Summaries of books about Alternative Medicine:
Mind Over Medicine - REVISED EDITION
Scientific Proof That You Can Heal Yourself
Lissa Rankin
The book explores the scientific evidence behind the body's ability to heal itself, emphasizing the power of the mind in influencing physical health. It provides insights into how thoughts, beliefs, and emotions can contribute to wellness or illness, and offers practical guidance for harnessing this mind-body connection to improve one's health.
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Body into Balance
An Herbal Guide to Holistic Self-Care
Maria Noel Groves
The book provides a comprehensive guide to using herbs and natural remedies to achieve overall wellness and address specific health issues. It offers practical advice on creating personalized herbal treatments, understanding the body's systems, and maintaining balance through diet, lifestyle, and natural therapies.
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Midwest Medicinal Plants
Identify, Harvest, and Use 109 Wild Herbs for Health and Wellness
Lisa M. Rose
The book serves as a guide to identifying, harvesting, and utilizing 109 wild herbs found in the Midwest region of the United States for health and wellness purposes. It includes detailed plant profiles, photographs for identification, and instructions on how to safely prepare and use these plants for medicinal benefits.
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Encyclopedia of Essential Oils
The complete guide to the use of aromatic oils in aromatherapy, herbalism, health and well-being.
Julia Lawless
The book provides detailed profiles of essential oils, covering their origins, characteristics, and therapeutic uses. It also offers practical advice on the application of these oils in aromatherapy, herbal remedies, and for overall health and well-being.
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The Encyclopedia of Essential Oils
The Complete Guide to the Use of Aromatic Oils In Aromatherapy, Herbalism, Health, and Well Being
Julia Lawless
The book provides detailed profiles of essential oils, covering their origins, characteristics, and therapeutic uses. It also offers practical advice on the application of these oils in aromatherapy, health, and well-being, including recipes and blending techniques.
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TOX-SICK
From Toxic to Not Sick
Suzanne Somers
The book delves into the impact of environmental toxins on our health, exploring how chemicals in food, beauty products, and the environment can lead to chronic diseases. It provides personal anecdotes, interviews with health professionals, and advice on detoxifying and protecting the body from harmful substances.
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Healing Psoriasis
The Natural Alternative
John O. A. Pagano
The book presents a natural regimen for reversing the symptoms of psoriasis and restoring skin health, emphasizing dietary changes, herbal supplements, and spinal adjustments. It also discusses the importance of detoxification, maintaining a healthy gut, and the connection between psoriasis and the body's overall health.
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God's Hotel
A Doctor, a Hospital, and a Pilgrimage to the Heart of Medicine
Victoria Sweet
The book chronicles the experiences of Dr. Victoria Sweet as she practices medicine at Laguna Honda Hospital in San Francisco, which serves the city's most vulnerable patients. It delves into her journey of discovering the importance of slow medicine and the value of treating the whole person, drawing on the lessons of the past and the pilgrimage she takes to understand the true essence of healing.
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The 9 Steps to Keep the Doctor Away
Simple Actions to Shift Your Body and Mind to Optimum Health for Greater Longevity
Rashid A. Buttar
The book presents a holistic approach to maintaining health and preventing disease through nine practical steps that encompass detoxification, nutrition, and lifestyle changes. It emphasizes the importance of understanding the body's natural healing processes and advocates for proactive personal health management to achieve longevity and wellness.
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The Adrenal Thyroid Revolution
A Proven 4-Week Program to Rescue Your Metabolism, Hormones, Mind & Mood
Aviva Romm
The book provides a comprehensive program aimed at addressing chronic stress and hormonal imbalance, focusing on restoring adrenal and thyroid health through diet, lifestyle changes, and natural remedies. It offers a step-by-step approach to help readers improve their metabolism, balance hormones, and enhance overall mental and emotional well-being.
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