Summaries of books about Alternative Medicine:
The Piercing Bible
The Definitive Guide to Safe Body Piercing
Elayne Angel
The book serves as a comprehensive guide to body piercing, covering topics such as piercing techniques, jewelry selection, aftercare, and troubleshooting common issues. It also provides detailed information on anatomy, safety protocols, and professional standards for both piercers and those looking to get pierced.
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Skin Care and Cosmetic Ingredients Dictionary
M. Varinia Michalun|Joseph C. DiNardo
The book serves as a comprehensive guide to ingredients used in skin care and cosmetics, explaining their functions, benefits, and potential effects on the skin. It provides detailed descriptions of both natural and synthetic components, helping readers to make informed decisions about the products they use.
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Grow a New Body
How Spirit and Power Plant Nutrients Can Transform Your Health
Alberto Villoldo
The book provides a holistic approach to health, combining ancient shamanic wisdom with modern science to detoxify the body, heal emotional wounds, and rejuvenate at the cellular level. It offers dietary advice, recipes, and practices for spiritual wellness, aiming to empower readers to activate their light body and achieve optimal health.
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Undoctored
Why Health Care Has Failed You and How You Can Become Smarter Than Your Doctor
William Davis
The book advocates for taking control of one's own health through self-education and lifestyle changes, challenging the conventional healthcare system's reliance on prescription medications and procedures. It provides guidance on nutrition, chronic disease prevention, and the use of technology to monitor and improve health without always depending on medical professionals.
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Essential Oils
Penelope Pool
The book serves as a reference guide, providing detailed profiles on numerous essential oils, including their origins, therapeutic properties, and various applications for health and wellness. It also offers practical tips on how to blend and use these oils safely for maximum benefit.
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Medical Herbalism
The Science and Practice of Herbal Medicine
David Hoffmann
The book provides a comprehensive blend of scientific and traditional herbal knowledge, covering the fundamentals of herbal medicine, including plant chemistry, pharmacology, and therapeutic strategies for a wide range of ailments. It serves as a detailed reference for healthcare professionals and students, offering practical information on preparing herbal remedies and understanding their effects on human physiology and pathology.
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Water for Health, for Healing, for Life
You're Not Sick, You're Thirsty!
F. Batmanghelidj
The book advocates the idea that many ailments and chronic health conditions are the result of dehydration, arguing that a consistent intake of water can prevent, treat, and cure a variety of illnesses. It emphasizes the role of water in bodily functions and presents a regimen for water consumption as a means to maintain health and wellness.
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The Essential Oils Apothecary
Advanced Strategies and Protocols for Chronic Disease and Conditions
Eric Zielinski D.C.
The book provides a comprehensive guide to using essential oils for managing and potentially improving various chronic health conditions, offering specific strategies, protocols, and recipes tailored to address a wide range of ailments. It combines scientific research with practical applications, aiming to empower readers with natural and holistic alternatives to conventional medicine.
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Activate Your Vagus Nerve
Unleash Your Body's Natural Ability to Heal
Navaz Habib
The book provides an overview of the function and importance of the vagus nerve in regulating the body's internal processes and offers practical strategies for activating this nerve to improve overall health. It includes exercises, dietary advice, and lifestyle changes aimed at reducing inflammation, managing stress, and enhancing well-being through the stimulation of this critical nerve.
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Shaman, Healer, Sage
How to Heal Yourself and Others with the Energy Medicine of the Americas
Alberto Villoldo
The book delves into ancient healing practices from the Americas, presenting a comprehensive guide to energy medicine techniques developed by indigenous shamans. It offers practical instructions for readers to cultivate their own healing abilities, including energy cleansing, illumination, and journeying to connect with spiritual guides.
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