Health & Fitness : Alternative Therapies

Learn about emerging and traditional treatment techniques such as Ayurveda, Chinese medicine, Reiki, reflexology, prayer, homeopathy, yoga, meditation, aromatherapy, and massage. Author Robert Roush analyzes these modalities for effectiveness, and argues for an evidence-based approach for their use. Complementary and Alternative Medicine is useful to consumers and hospitals or clinics considering incorporating these modalities. The book presents comprehensive information on alternative medical systems, mind/body interventions, and biological-based, manipulative/body-based, and energy/metaphysical therapies, addressing education, licensing, and regulation needs for complementary and alternative medicine (CAM). more...

Price: $39.95

Regardless of where and how you live, your body is harboring dozens if not hundreds of toxins that could be sabotaging your health. Low on energy? Dealing with chronic illness? Having trouble losing weight? Toxins might be to blame. From your mattress to your toothpaste to your nonstick pans to the food you eat and the (bottled) water you drink -- every day your body is bombarded with chemicals that can alter the way your body works, affecting its natural processes and capacity to heal and maintain vibrancy. Even though we are built to handle foreign substances effectively, our liver and other organs simply cannot cope with today's glut of toxins, many of which are too foreign and toxic for our bodies to manage well. This ultimately causes us to age prematurely, to gain weight, and to become more prone to disease. The Detox Strategy by Brenda Watson, C.N.C., who is the bestselling author of The Fiber35 Diet: Nature's Weight Loss Secret, a PBS mainstay, and an expert on internal cleansing and detoxification, introduces us to the revolutionary RENEW program (Reduce, Eliminate, Nourish, Energize, Wellness), which aids in reversing the effects of aging and rejuvenating the body and mind. The program offers a holistic approach to protecting and nurturing your body's innate purification physiology. The result is a higher quality of life, more energy, longevity. The Detox Strategy reveals:. * The truth about where toxins come from and how they affect our bodies. * How toxins can accelerate the aging process by causing poor health and chronic disease. * How to determine your individual level of toxic exposure and the steps you can take to reduce it. * Why efforts to cleanse and detoxify the body are an essential part of enhancing one's energy and vitality and preserving overall health. * How maintaining a cleaner, more vibrant body can affect longevity. The Detox Strategy includes a detailed herbal supplement plan for gently flushing out harmful toxins -- in more...

Price: $17.00

There is a natural path for healing the most common low back pain so that surgery can be avoided. Almost all humans are afflicted with low back pain (LBP) and sciatica. Recurrent bouts of LBP are a sign of aging of the spine and, inevitably, compel the individuals to see their physicians and doctors or surgeons. A herniated disc is often conveniently and falsely accused of being the common cause of severe and disabling LBP. Disc Herniation shows that a disc impinging on a nerve is neither the most common nor the only cause of LBP. more...

Price: $29.95

Introducing the new and improved Vitamin Bible by nutrition expert, Earl Mindell. Discover how to enhance your energy, put the zing back in your sex life and expand your life using this world-renowned guide to the correct use of vitamins, supplements and alternative therapies. In this updated edition, Earl Mindell explores the natural alternatives to Viagra, Prozac, and Valium, outlines healing activities for people suffering from arthritis and victims of strokes, and debunks dangerous and potentially life-threatening 'miracle cures'. Learn everything you ever needed to know about what you can do to live a longer, happier and healthier life. The Vitamin Bible of the 21st Century is one of the best selling popular medical books of all time and an essential addition to your personal medical library. more...

Price: $12.99

The Everything® Reflexology Book walks you through the basic principles of this ancient practice and teaches you how to use the healing power of touch right in your own home more...

Price: $14.95