Complementary-Therapy Books

With all the hype and rubbish available on the Internet, it is sometimes more sensible to obtain authorative information from reputable sources. For those who are at any stage of the balding process, the Hair Replacement Revolution is an indispensable guide to navigating what options are available. The title may be a bit misleading since the book covers everything from the psychology of hair loss to the latest advancements in pharmaceuticals. Written by reputable authors, I fully recommend this book.

This book is filled with user friendly information for anyone interested in learning more about Hand Reflexology. As a certified Reflexologist and licensed Massage Therapist, I would highly recommend the book. Read, enjoy and learn.

Paula

ohh thid book is wonderfull and very benficialfor health i want to read this book again and again.

This is an excellent compedium of integrative and holistic therapies, not just for mental health. The editor, Scott Shannon, MD, is a holistic child psychiatrist from Fort Collins, Colorado, who is the current president of the Americal Holistic Medical Association. His three chapters provide an excellent foundation for a holistic approach to all mental health problems. Knowledge needs to be applied with Wisdom. Psychiatric medications should be combined not only with psychotherapy or counselling, but also an individual plan of personal and spiritual growth. The carefully chosen contributors to this text are all experts in their field, ranging from acupuncture to art and music therapy. The practical information provided is useful for patients and clinicians alike. This groundbreaking text should become a standard reference for any mental health care professional. It is well written, and a pleasurable read. Kudos to Dr. Shannon!

I have a lot of curiosity about Hypnosis and how it can help me in my life. I want to break habits which aren't helping me any more, and to create new habits that will definitely help me create the life that I want to live. I've been finding that doing this has been very challenging for me. From changing how and what I eat, to my relationship with people, and business, and money, I've been having a tough time.

What I love about this book is the way it's written. The author explains something that I thought was very complex in very simple and easy to understand terms. I am now understanding why I have been having such a hard time making the changes I want to experience in life. And I now have a better understanding of what I can do to make things better.

If you're looking at healing yourself and making life better, I highly recommend this book. It's a quick read and is loaded with excellent and useful and even funny information.

Great work!

I knew afer about page 30, that Dr. Lesser had the right approach and outlook for me. His book is so insightful, he nails the problem with regards to modern-day practice of western medicine and then offers alternatives. And not from some new age nonsensical perspective, but from a lifetime of successful medical practice. I need to read it again after I read his now out of print "Growing Younger."

I bought this book after recovering from an acute back pain which made it painful to even drive for more than 30 minutes, due to the sciatica. This book should probably be read by every male age 35+, as they will probably benefit, either by prevention, or by assistance in a non-medical cure. (Insert usual dont-sue-me caveat about consulting with your doctors here). In my case, I had a strained back due to years of ignoring my hamstrings, which were as a result, fairly tight. This is a common result of sitting or cycling too much. So if you cant touch your toes, I suggest joining a Yoga class until you can. Or else, you are set up for backache.
This book is an excellent book, because it focuses on how the back works, and in particular, how back pain leads to muscle spasms, which lead to more pain, in a vicious cycle. The Author had a severe experience in his youth, and learned from the experience, how to look after his back. The book is full of exercises, with the main theme being that the best way to fix a back, before or after it snaps, is by carefully strengthening and making flexible the muscles. This is no "new-age" book, as the word "naturally" in the title may suggest, rather its simply a reminder that surgery is often a bad move, and one that can be avoided by listening to the pain, which is the body's way of telling you how to fix things. That way, is to safely respect and improve the muscles which support the spine.

This book has the personal touch and lay explanations that Hands of Light is missing (it's a great book as well, but much more scientific, which I appreciate as well). The stories of the author's personal experiences with each modality are helpful and leave me eager to try it myself. Not so simple that experienced people won't enjoy it, but not so technical that people just starting their journey would be intimidated. I like that it covers many modalities and gives an overview of each. It even includes a chart for sound therapy. Pretty cool book. I got it from the library, but had to order a copy for my personal library. It's a keeper.

Dr. Hinojosa's book introduces the public to his research on how the Maya people of Guatemala perform practical and ritual healing of the body. Maya bonesetters treat sprains, strains, and fractures, and help restore wholeness to people. Systems of healing like this one, as well as other ones presented in Healing by Hand, predate Western medicine and exist in a precarious relationship with the modern medical world.
Servando Z. Hinojosa is an Associate Professor of Anthropology at University of Texas-Pan American.
(summary by V.H. Gause, UTPA Librarian)

I've been involved in alternative healing for many years and I keep discovering helpful information in this book. Ms. Wheeler-Wingate has done a fine job of investigating most if not all the alternative therapies available and provides the reader with links, websites and further information on each therapy. Invaluable resource!!