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THE AMERICAN HOLISTIC HEALTH ASSOCIATION COMPLETE GUIDE TO ALTERNATIVE MEDICINE, - William Collinge - This systematic, unbiased guide to medical treatments investigates the nine predominant traditions: Allopathy (conventional Western medicine), Naturopathy, Ayurveda, Homeopathy, Oriental Medicine, Osteopathy, Chiropractic, Massage or "Body Therapies", and Behavioral Medicine. It explains, contrasts, and compares each approach, lists what qualifications to look for in practitioners and provides an easy, effective and informed basis for selecting appropriate health therapies. Index. 386 pp. ISBN 9780446672580 (Warner/Weiser) hc  
THE CARE AND FEEDING OF INDIGO CHILDRENTHE CARE AND FEEDING OF INDIGO CHILDREN  
- Doreen Virtue
In The Care and Feeding of Indigo Children, Doreen Virtue, Ph.D., explores the psyche of these special kids and offers alternative solutions to Ritalin based on her extensive research and interviews with child-care experts, teachers, parents, and the Indigo Children themselves. Read the accounts of these remarkable children as they explain why they act-out, are aggressive or withdrawn; and what they want from the adults in their lives. You'll also be fascinated by the psychic experiences that these kids have had in their lives so far.
"Dear God and guardian angels of my children, please help my kids find an exercise program that will be fun and meaningful for them. Please guide them so that they clearly understand what kind of workout program would best be suited to their personality and our lifestyle. Help me be motivational, but not controlling; inspiring, but not interfering, with my children's exercise program. Thank you so much, and amen."

Dr. Doreen Virtue (yes, that is her real name) is a spiritual clairvoyant Doctor of Psychology who holds BA, MA, and Ph.D. degrees in Counseling Psychology. Dr. Virtue is the author of twenty-two books on mind-body-spirit issues. Inclusive of this list are such titles as: "Healing with the Angels," "Divine Guidance," "Angel Therapy," "The Lightworker's Way" and "The Yo-Yo Diet Syndrome."
Dr. Virtue is the founder and former director of WomanKind Psychiatric Hospital at Cumberland Hall Hospital in Nashville, Tennessee. She was also an administrator at Woodside Women's Hospital in the San Francisco Bay Area. Both all-women psychiatric hospitals specialized in treating women's psychological issues. Dr. Virtue also directed three outpatient psychiatric centers, including an adolescent drug & alcohol abuse center.  ISBN 1561708461 (Hay House)
 
CONVERSATION: HOW TALK CAN CHANGE OUR LIVES: - 
Theodore Zeldin
 - Do You Want Better Conversations with your lover, your colleagues at work, your family, friends or strangers, or yourself? Conversation explains what kind of talk charmed and excited people in the past and why we talk differently today. It explores the art and the history of conversation and how it can be the key to a happier, more interesting future. It shows how women have changed the ways lovers speak, how families avoid silence or boredom, how our work can damage or improve the way we converse and what role there is for the tongue-tied and shy. This book will enable us to see more clearly what we want to talk about and what conversation can do to our lives. Conversation began as a series of talks broadcast on the BBC.  
ISBN 1587680009 (HiddenSpring) hc
 
DEPRESSION CURED AT LAST - Sherry A Rogers, M.D.
Depression is not a Prozac deficiency! Sherry Rogers is a proponent of 'cause-oriented medicine' and proposes that depression is the same as any other illness in that the name is irrelevant - the cause is the only truly important thing. As no two people have the same set of causes this book empowers you to investigate all aspects of a patient and uncover their unique causal factors. From allergies to toxins to life circumstances she explores the full spectrum of possibilities and potential outcomes. Her credentials speak for themselves - over 16 published scientific articles, 9 books and her extensive international lecturing to practitioners and public combined with over 26 years clinical experience.

Just when you thought there was no hope, along comes this book to show you step by step the many hidden causes of depression and how to diagnose and treat them. By finding and correcting the hidden causes of depression, you will most likely find and correct the causes of many if not all of your patient's other symptoms - this is a blue print for solving most medical problems. ISBN 1887202005 (Prestige Publications) hc

 
DOCTRINE OF THE HEART - Annie Besant - Devotional and inspirational extracts from Besant's correspondence. ISBN 8170591090 (Theos Pub) hc  
EMOTIONAL ALCHEMY - Tara Bennett-Goleman -Alchemists sought to transform lead into gold. In the same way, says Tara Bennett-Goleman, we all have the natural ability to turn our moments of confusion or emotional pain into insightful clarity.

Emotional Alchemy maps the mind and shows how, according to recent advances in cognitive therapy, most of what troubles us falls into ten basic emotional patterns, including fear of abandonment, social exclusion (the feeling we don't belong), and vulnerability (the feeling that some catastrophe will occur). Through the simple practice of mindfulness taught in this book, we can free ourselves of such patterns and replace them with empathy for ourselves and others, as well as the freedom to be more creative and alive.

You'll find the very latest research in neuroscience—including the neurological "magic quarter second," during which it is possible for a thought to be "caught" before it turns into an emotional reaction. And you'll discover the fascinating parallels of this science with the wisdom of ancient Buddhism—for Buddhists knew centuries ago that we can end our self-destructive habits.

This remarkable book also teaches the practice of mindfulness, an awareness that lets us see things as they truly are without distortion or judgment, giving the most insightful explanation of how mindfulness can change not only our lives, but the very structure of our brains. Here is a beautifully rendered work full of Buddhist wisdom and stories of how people have used mindfulness to conquer their self-defeating habits. The result is a whole new way of approaching our relationships, work, and internal lives. 
ISBN 0609607529  (Harmony) hc
 
THE ESSENCE OF SELF-HEALING - Petrene Soames - Focusing on the aspects of health that can be controlled, this guide to self-healing encourages self-confidence and empowerment. This book champions self-healing as a fresh alternative, exploring the reasons behind the tendency of many people toward self-sabotage, how one chooses to be ill, and how one can likewise choose to be well. It takes the approach that humans are not victims of illness and pain, but conscious participants in a reality that they can change, a realization that can lead to a healthier, happier lifestyle. Including practical advice on how to say no to illness and pain, how to heal the past and break negative patterns, and how to lose weight, keep it off, and feel great, this book encourages taking charge of one's health and well-being.

Author Biography: Petrene Soames is a therapist and leading authority in healing and self-awareness. She lives in The Woodlands, Texas. ISBN 0970044402

 
THE EYES HAVE IT : A Self-Help Manual for Better Vision - Dr. Earlyne Chaney - Medically proven modalities for improving - even saving - eyesight. Includes complete step-by-step instructions and exercises using holistic, herbalistic, folk, spiritual, and yogic techniques. Latest medical breakthroughs are included, as well as a discussion of the many daily things you can do to save your eyes.
171 pp. ISBN 0877286213 (Weiser) pb
 
THE FORSAKEN GARDEN - Nancy Ryley - Four Conversations on the Deep Meaning of Environmental Illness

When documentary filmmaker Nancy Ryley first became ill, few people had heard of "environmental illness." Her symptoms – fatigue, depression, and hypersensitivity to foods and chemicals – puzzled doctors and resisted treatment. Unable to work, Nancy, with her husband, moved from Toronto to rural west Canada, where a lifestyle free of urban pollutants helped her slowly to rebuild her health.

Nancy’s struggle is also the spiritual struggle of the planet. To explore the connections between the state of our bodies and souls and the condition of the earth, she interviewed four leading thinkers, each with a unique perspective on spiritual health: . Laurens van der Post, African explorer and journalist . Marion Woodman, psychologist and best-selling author . Ross Woodman, expert on Blake and the Romantic poets . Thomas Berry. theologian and cultural historian ISBN 0835607712 (Theos Pub) pb

 
FROM MEDICATION TO MEDITATION - Osho - "These brilliant insights will benefit all those who yearn for experimental knowledge of the field of Pure Potentiality inherent in every human being. The book belongs on every shelf of every library and in the home of all those who seek knowledge of the higher self."-Dr. Deepak Chopra. From Medication to Meditation exactly addresses itself to the current movement towards combining the Western science of the outer-conventional medical science-with the Eastern science of the inner, meditation. Rather than the usual "turf battles" that plague this field, here we have a truly rounded view, which supports the intelligent use of the most appropriate treatment approach for every situation. In a world where millions of dollars are spent on medications to help people relax, it is clear that psychological stress and tension are major health concerns worldwide.

Here is a book written in a language that is fresh, profound, entertaining and understandable for those who wonder whether meditation can help them enjoy better health and a greater sense of well-being. This book is a comprehensive overview of nonchemical methods for reducing stress and restoring natural balance and relaxation to the human organism.Index.
352 pp. ISBN 0852072805 (C.W.Daniel UK/Weiser) pb
 
HEALING ENERGY OF LOVE - John Allan - A personal journey recounting the author's excursion into the world of spirit, love, and healing. Foreword by Kenneth Ring. ISBN 0964384086 (Theos Pub) pb  
THE HIDDEN MESSAGES IN WATER - Masaru Emoto - The Hidden Messages in Water introduces the revolutionary work of internationally renowned Japanese scientist Masaru Emoto, who has discovered that molecules of water are affected by our thoughts, words, and feelings. Since humans and the earth are composed mostly of water, his message is one of personal health, global environmental renewal, and a practical plan for peace that starts with each one of us. ISBN 1582701148  
(Beyond Words Publishing) pb
 
IMAGINEERING FOR HEALTH SELF-HEALING THROUGH THE USE OF THE MIND - Serge King - Noted author Serge King offers precise techniques utilizing mental imagery for healing various parts of the body. "A gem of a book, undogmatic, unpretentious, and a good read to boot." Library Journal. ISBN  0835605469  
(Theos Pub) pb
 
INCREASE YOUR ENERGY  The Science of Smart Living - Louis Proto - Want to learn to maximize your energy and vitality naturally? Proto discusses smart diets using energy-increasing foods, cleansing diets, and offers proven complementary therapies such as meditation, breathing techniques, and healing methods such as shiatsu and t'ai chi. Easy-to-understand instructions show you how to ground yourself, deal with negative energy, and more. 144 pp. ISBN 0877287554 (Weiser) pb  
KAHUNA HEALING - Serge King - Holistic health practices and spiritual life of Polynesia with practical applications.
ISBN 0835605728
(Theos Pub) pb
 
LUMINOUS ESSENCE - Daniel Santos  - Acupuncture, herbs, and bodywork are fast becoming acceptable complements to standard healing methods. This riviting personal story of unconven- tional education of an alternative healer provides extraordinary insight into how and why such methods work. Blending Chinese medicine, the martial arts, and Native American knowing, Santos challenges us to view the body and its healing in an exciting new way. ISBN 0835607550 (Theos Pub) pb  
MEDICINE WOMAN :A Pictorial History of Women Healers - Elisabeth Brooke - Women have always been healers--from the priestess healers in the temples of Isis, to the hedge-witches and herbalists of medieval times, to the physicians, researchers, and alternative practitioners of today.

This glorious book celebrates the history of women healers from earliest times to the present. It includes profiles of women healers from all traditions. Some are well known, such as Hildegard of Bingen, Florence Nightingale, and Mary Baker Eddy. Others deserve to be more widely recognized, such as Trotula of Salerno, who wrote gynecological and obstetrical texts in thirteenth-century Italy, and Mama Lola, a respected mambo or healing priestess in the Haitian Voodoo tradition. Text and pictures detail the many contributions of women to the healing arts, from the founding of nursing orders and the tending of soldiers, to the establishment of public health hospitals, to contemporary applications of the ancient lore of herbal medicine and therapeutic touch.

Striking full-color design and more than 100 black and white and color illustrations make this a book to cherish and to give.

Elisabeth Brooke is trained as a medical herbalist, astrologer, and therapist. Her previous books include A Woman's Book of Herbs, Women Healers Through History, and Herbal Healing for Women. She lives in Great Britain.

June . Health / Women's Studies Distribution limited to North America 128 pages. (Theos Pub) pb   ISBN 0835607518

 
NATURAL CURES "They" Don't Want You To Know About
Kevin Trudeau
  - Kevin Trudeau blows the lid off a nest of deception and double standards concerning general and individual health in this new book, Natural Cures 'They' Don't Want You To Know About. Kevin has risked government prosecution to bring you the full story of an intricate conspiracy.

From the retail supermarket outlets of huge, publicly traded corporations comes processed, manipulated, engineered "food products" produced by other wings of the same corporation. These artificial, toxic treats are then sold with the blessings of the Federal Trade Commission and Food and Drug Administration government organizations charged with safeguarding the public good laying the foundations for future disease and chronic ill-health for the consumer, and a guaranteed source of revenue for the medical and pharmaceutical sectors.

Kevin reveals the shocking truth of how drugs which are being advertised directly to the consumer, pushing their use to an all-time high are actually the cause of illness and disease climbing to near epidemic levels.

And, though it sounds dire, Kevin offers a light in the darkness and directs the reader to scores and scores of alternative therapies, medical practices, philosophies and most importantly potential cures that help your body regain its natural state of health and vibrancy.

So follow Kevin on an amazing journey through the behind-the-scenes world of corporate sponsored "nutrition" and "health," and learn about Natural Cures 'They' Don't Want You To Know About.  ISBN 0975599518  (Alliance Publishing) hc

 
THE PATH OF HEALING FINDING YOUR SOUL'S POTENTIALTHE PATH OF HEALING FINDING YOUR SOUL'S POTENTIAL
H K Challoner
  - Ways to tap the inner resources for health and healing by dealing with the emotional life. ISBN
0835606627 (Theos Pub) pb
 
PERFECTING OURSELVESPERFECTING OURSELVES: Coordinating Body, Mind and Spirit
Aaron Hoopes
- Can we achieve perfection? While true perfection is fleeting, we often achieve a moment of perfection: a state of mind that is just right, a time when we are fully attuned to the needs of our body, mind and spirit. It is the potential for achieving this type of integration that Perfecting Ourselves: Coordinating Body, Mind and Spirit seeks to tap into.

Author Aaron Hoopes explores the basic threads of the self—body, mind and spirit and demonstrates simple methods of integrating the three through breathing exercises, meditation, focused quietism and conscious living. He considers the body and how we can become more fully aware of it by examining detrimental behaviors, exploring the effect they have and suggesting ways to counter them. In particular, he shows how deep breathing exercises and conscious awareness of the breath constitute a major pathway to physical health and well-being. He then looks the mind and how we can gain more control over our thoughts and feelings. In particular, he focuses on “Quietism” an approach that includes
exercises for calming the mind and gaining clarity of thought. Finally, he discusses the spirit, which manifests itself when we have integrated a healthy, connected body with a calm, clear mind.

When integration occurs, every moment of life becomes “perfect.” We can live in balance with our self and the world around us. Through breathing and quietism, the quality of life improves. We get sick less often and recover faster. Things that bothered us before become insignificant. Feelings of well-being invade us, and we feel ready to tackle any task or obstacle in our path. Follow along as Aaron leads you through simple exercises that will help you:

*Develop healthy habits one step at a time
*Holistically heal and strengthen your body
*Reduce tension and stress through mindful breathing
*Increase your connection between mind and body
*Get in touch with your “Universal Mind”
*Discover the joys of quietism
*Achieve internal balance

About the Author
Aaron Hoopes has studied the martial arts, Eastern philosophy, and alternative medicine in the United States, Australia, and Japan for the past twenty years. He has a degree in Asian History and Japanese Culture from Tulane University and has spent a number of years in Japan studying under the chief instructor at the headquarters of the Japan Karate Association. He holds a third degree black belt in Japanese Shotokan Karate and is a certified instructor. ISBN 1880336685
 
QUANTUM TOUCHQUANTUM TOUCH - Richard Gordon - The author explains body awareness exercises that are easy to learn and practice. He also teaches how to self-direct healing energy to make chiropractic-like adjustments without using force, to help cure neck and back pain, to balance the immune system and internal organs, and more. ISBN 1556433204  
RAY METHODS OF HEALINGRAY METHODS OF HEALING - Zachary Lansdowne - This is a modern instruction manual in the art of healing that enable students to use the full spectrum of therapeutic techniques. Lansdowne reveals the hidden meaning of seven symbolic formulas of healing first published by Alice Bailey. He shows how these seven formulas are closely related to the typology of the seven rays, and can be interpreted using exoteric healing (such as homeopathy), service (such as raja yoga or white magic), and esoteric healing (such as radiatory or pranic healing).
176 pp. 0877287457 (Weiser) pb
 
SELF-HEALING - Use Your Mind To Heal Your Body - Louis Proto - Explains clearly and concisely how to use your mind to heal your body. Discusses the nature of illness and then shows you how you can de-stress yourself and actually control pain. Nourishing your immune system, detoxing the body, plus boosting your vital energy with basic exercise, reflexology, acupressure and other easy-to-use techniques will help you immediately practice change in your life. Foreword by Louise Hay.
207 pp. 0877287325 (Weiser) pb
 
SPIRITUAL HEALINGSPIRITUAL HEALING - Comp. Dora Kunz - New Edition. In this updated version of a classic among holistic health studies, accomplished healers including Bernie Siegel, M.D., Larry Dossey, M.D., and Roger Walsh, M.D., reveal their techniques for treating the whole patient, not just the symptoms. 0835607143 Theos Pub pb  
  THE TIBETAN BOOK OF YOGA
THE TIBETAN BOOK OF YOGA - Geshe Michael Roach - Yoga came to Tibet from India more than a thousand years ago, and it was quickly absorbed into the culture's rich traditions. In this small book readers will discover Heart Yoga, which developed over the centuries in the Gelukpa tradition of the Dalai Lamas. The program presented here combines popular yoga exercises wtih special Tibetan poses, and methods of working from the inside to give a healthy and a happy heart.

Roach discovered a number of previously unknown Tibetan works on yoga in the course of his ongoing efforts to find and preserve ancient Tibetan Buddhist texts. He discusses the ideas and insights presented in these texts and places them within the context of the Buddhist tradition. To help readers incorporate this ancient wisdom in their daily lives, he provides a specific regime of yoga postures and meditations. Combining instructive illustrations with the unique philosophical underpinnings of the Buddhist approach, Geshe Roach has created a unique program for yoga on a physical and spiritual level. 
ISBN 0385508379
 

TIBETAN HEALINGTIBETAN HEALING, The Modern Legacy of Medicine Buddha - 
Peter Fenton
- For a healing system that has been practiced for 1300 years, Tibetan medicine is surprisingly contemporary in its assumptions. Under the guidance of skilled lama-physicians, it views good health as a balance between material and spiritual concerns and marshals an impressive array of physical, psychological, and spiritual practices in its extensive medical kit.

To explore the modern legacy of the Medicine Buddha tradition, Peter Fenton journeyed to India and Nepal to see firsthand how Tibetan medicine is practiced today and to discover whether its ancient secrets can help us improve our own well-being.

His first person account, full of fascinating stories and interviews, and illustrated with photographs, charts, and botanical drawings, demonstrates that traditional Tibetan healing is a vibrant, living system that can help each of us rebalance body, mind, and spirit - the essence of good health.

Peter Fenton's fascination with traditional healing methods has let to several previous books, including Shaolin Nei Jin Qi Gong: Ancient Healing in the Modern World and Wisdom of Tai Chi: Ancient Secrets to Health and Harmony. His article "In the Realm of the Medicine Buddha" in a recent issue of Shambhala Sun was the seed of this book-length treatment.

Health/Spirituality, 272 pages, 7 3/8 X 9 1/8 pb, (Theos. Pub.) 0835607763

 
THE TRUE POWER OF WATERMasaru Emoto - Internationally known researcher Dr. Masaru Emoto challenged prevailing ideas of illness with his previous book The Hidden Messages in Water, which demonstrated that molecules of water are affected by thoughts, words, and feelings, and that water contains extraordinary therapeutic powers unrecognized by Western medicine. In this follow-up, he takes that research one step further by exploring the healing power of water - for example, the curative capabilities of water, the capability of prayer to change water, the response of water to music, and how an individual can promote the purity of rainwater. He explores the limitations of Western medicine and explains how many conditions that are thought of as hereditary may not necessarily be so. Written for a wide range of audiences, from cultural creatives to advocates for natural living, The True Power of Water shows how this most basic liquid that is called the foundation of life also holds the key to sustained good health and well-being. 
ISBN 1582701288  (Beyond Words Publishing) pb
 
THE WAY TO AWAKEN - Robert Masters - A revolutionary program of psychophysical exercises! Gentle movements intergrating mind and body will help you to move with greater ease and grace, quicken reflexes, improve body sensing, enhance physical and mental performance, and even reduce the effects of aging.
0835607542 Theos Pub pb
 
WILL TO BE WELL - Neville Hodgkinson - This book doesn't tell you that life is a spiritual panacea, but it does let you know how medical doctors treat their patients (methods, latest research) and it also speaks of taking charge of yourself. Many ask the doctor to do it for them. The author recommends spiritual awareness, for the mind can heal, as well as forcing the body to stop by becoming ill. A must for the therapist or counselor. 240 pp. 0877286590 (Weiser) pb  
YOGA FOR YOUR SPIRITUAL MUSCLESYOGA FOR YOUR SPIRITUAL MUSCLES - Rachel Schaeffer - A Complete Yoga Program to Strengthen Body and Spirit. Spiritual Muscles are the life-enhancing inner qualities that make up our spiritual being. This complete yoga program includes postures, breathing exercises, and relaxation techniques to strengthen twelve inner qualities: awareness, acceptance, focus, flexibility, balance, confidence, peace, strength, compassion, energy, playfulness, and connectedness.

The book’s premise is simple: Developing a more flexible spine can make us more flexible in solving everyday problems. Improving our sense of balance can help us balance work and play, concern for self and care for others.

Beautifully photographed at the famed Pleasantdale Chateau, this illustrated book features touching personal stories, inspiring quotations, and easy-to-follow instructions for traditional yoga postures as well as for creating your own postures for each "muscle."

Special sections on sharing yoga with your unborn child, yoga for older people, yoga in your workday, and yoga for kids.

Rachel Schaeffer, M.A., is a certified teacher of Kripalu Yoga. Trained in Yoga Therapy, Intensive Dance Therapy, and Positive Pregnancy and Parenting Fitness, she teaches yoga and wellness courses as well as coaching private clients, She lives in New Jersey. 0835607631 (Theos Pub) pb

 
You Can Heal Your LifeYOU CAN HEAL YOUR LIFE - Louise L. Hay - What we think about ourselves becomes the truth for us. I believe that everyone, myself included, is responsible for everything in our lives, the best and the worst. Every thought we think is creating our future. Each one of us creates our experiences by our thoughts and our feelings. The thoughts we think and the words we speak create our experiences.
ISBN 1561706280   Pub: Hay House, Inc.