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Reinventing Medicine : Beyond Mind-body to a New Era of Healing
ISBN: 9780062516442 / Angielski / Miękka / 271 str. Termin realizacji zamówienia: ok. 16-20 dni roboczych. Larry Dossey forever changed our understanding of the healing process with his phenomenal New York Times bestseller, Healing Words. Now the man considered on of the pioneers of mind/body medicine provides the scientific and medical proof that the spiritual dimension works in therapeutic treatment, exploding the boundaries of the healing arts with his most powerful book yet.
Larry Dossey forever changed our understanding of the healing process with his phenomenal New York Times bestseller, Healing Words. |
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61,49 zł |
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Snake Oil Science : The Truth about Complementary and Alternative Medicine
ISBN: 9780195313680 / Angielski / Twarda / 324 str. Termin realizacji zamówienia: ok. 22 dni roboczych. Millions of people worldwide swear by such therapies as acupuncture, herbal cures, and homeopathic remedies. Indeed, complementary and alternative medicine is embraced by a broad spectrum of society, from ordinary people, to scientists and physicians, to celebrities such as Prince Charles and Oprah Winfrey.
In the tradition of Michael Shermers Why People Believe Weird Things and Robert Parks's Voodoo Science, Barker Bausell provides an engaging look at the scientific evidence for complementary and alternative medicine (CAM) and at the logical, psychological, and... Millions of people worldwide swear by such therapies as acupuncture, herbal cures, and homeopathic remedies. Indeed, complementary and alternative med...
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289,31 zł |
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Natural Treatments for Chronic Fatigue Syndrome
ISBN: 9780275993740 / Angielski / Twarda / 216 str. Termin realizacji zamówienia: ok. 16-20 dni roboczych. CFS starts as a persistent fatigue that lasts six months or more. Physical and mental activity may worsen the condition, and sleep does not produce any new energy. Originally dubbed The Yuppie Flu in the 1970s, it is accompanied by four or more other maladies--short-term memory loss or inability to concentrate, sore throat, muscle pain, joint pain, and/or tender lymph nodes. It is a therapeutic challenge, says Naturopath Bharadvaj. But this author explains naturopathic approaches that are proving effective in the treatment of CFS, either alone or in concert with Western... CFS starts as a persistent fatigue that lasts six months or more. Physical and mental activity may worsen the condition, and sleep does not produce... |
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283,94 zł |
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Marihuana, the Forbidden Medicine
ISBN: 9780300070866 / Angielski / Miękka / 320 str. Termin realizacji zamówienia: ok. 22-25 dni roboczych. In this important and timely book, two eminent researchers describe the medical benefits of marihuana, explain why its use has been forbidden, and argue for its full legalization to make it available to all patients who need it. Highly praised when it was first published in 1993, the book has been expanded to include new examples of the ways that marihuana alleviates symptoms of cancer chemotherapy, multiple sclerosis, osteoarthritis, glaucoma, AIDS, and depression, as well as symptoms of such less common disorders as Crohn's disease, diabetic gastroparesis, and posttraumatic stress...
In this important and timely book, two eminent researchers describe the medical benefits of marihuana, explain why its use has been forbidden, and arg...
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100,98 zł |
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Alternative Medicine
ISBN: 9780313337185 / Angielski / Twarda / 240 str. Termin realizacji zamówienia: ok. 16-20 dni roboczych. Every day, newspapers and television news programs present stories on the latest controversies over healthcare and medical advances, but they do not have the space to provide detailed background on the issues. Websites and weblogs provide information from activists and partisans intent on presenting their side of a story. But where can students - or even ordinary citizens - go to obtain unbiased, detailed background on the medical issues affecting their daily lives? This volume in the Health and Medical Issues Today series provides readers and researchers with a balanced, in-depth... Every day, newspapers and television news programs present stories on the latest controversies over healthcare and medical advances, but they do no... |
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289,59 zł |
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The Practice of Shiatsu
ISBN: 9780323045803 / Angielski / Miękka / 240 str. Termin realizacji zamówienia: ok. 25-30 dni roboczych. Be prepared to answer certification questions about shiatsu, and develop the skills you'll need to become a successful practitioner This comprehensive, easy-to-use textbook covers foundational information and methods, followed by more complex theory and practice. You'll learn how the channels (meridians) affect clients' health, how to conduct assessments, how to maintain proper body mechanics during practice, how to address imbalances in each of the Five Elements, and much more. The accompanying DVD includes over 90 minutes of video showing specific applications described in the book....
Be prepared to answer certification questions about shiatsu, and develop the skills you'll need to become a successful practitioner This comprehensiv...
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222,62 zł |
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Encyclopedia of Native American Healing
ISBN: 9780393317350 / Angielski / Miękka / 373 str. Termin realizacji zamówienia: ok. 16-20 dni roboczych. Designed for ease of use with maps, a detailed subject index, an extensive bibliography, and cross references, this book is sure to fascinate anyone interested in Native American culture and heritage.
Designed for ease of use with maps, a detailed subject index, an extensive bibliography, and cross references, this book is sure to fascinate anyone i...
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121,81 zł |
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Stevia : The Genus Stevia
ISBN: 9780415268301 / Angielski / Twarda / 224 str. Termin realizacji zamówienia: ok. 22-25 dni roboczych. Stevia rebaudiana is a remarkable South American plant which has become widely used in certain parts of the world as a natural sweetening agent and dietary supplement. Purified extracts of Stevia rebaudiana have been used as sweeteners and flavour enhancers in the food industry in Japan for over 25 years and have been found to be up to 300 times sweeter than sucrose.
Stevia rebaudiana is a remarkable South American plant which has become widely used in certain parts of the world as a natural sweetening agent and di...
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792,57 zł |
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Artemisia
ISBN: 9780415272124 / Angielski / Twarda / 344 str. Termin realizacji zamówienia: ok. 22-25 dni roboczych. A comprehensive overview of this genus, Artemisia examines all aspects of the herbs uses and applications, its mode of action and clinical importance. Following a comprehensive introduction to the genus, the book discusses the botanical, phytochemical and biological aspects of a number of important species of Artemisis. Considering that the discovery of artemisinin, a highly active antimalarial agent from the Chinese herb A. annua is of considerable importance, this volume devotes several chapters to the traditional uses, cultivation and phytochemistry of this species and to the development...
A comprehensive overview of this genus, Artemisia examines all aspects of the herbs uses and applications, its mode of action and clinical importance....
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687,04 zł |
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Perspectives on Complementary and Alternative Medicine: A Reader
ISBN: 9780415351584 / Angielski / Twarda / 408 str. Termin realizacji zamówienia: ok. 22-25 dni roboczych. Complementary and alternative medicine (CAM) is an emerging and increasingly popular group of treatments, therapies and philosophies of health and wellbeing. It is a fascinating and fast-changing area of social life, which also poses an interesting challenge to current healthcare delivery and policy making. This reader presents a lively and engaging collection of classic, controversial and new readings on CAM and covers issues including:
Complementary and alternative medicine (CAM) is an emerging and increasingly popular group of treatments, therapies and philosophies of health and ... |
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634,26 zł |
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Perspectives on Complementary and Alternative Medicine
ISBN: 9780415351607 / Angielski / Twarda / 424 str. Termin realizacji zamówienia: ok. 22-25 dni roboczych. This book explores the challenging issues associated with complementary and alternative medicine in the context of the social, political and cultural influences that shape people's health.
This book explores the challenging issues associated with complementary and alternative medicine in the context of the social, political and cultur... |
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792,57 zł |
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Researching Complementary and Alternative Medicine
ISBN: 9780415367745 / Angielski / Twarda / 176 str. Termin realizacji zamówienia: ok. 22-25 dni roboczych. Researching Complementary and Alternative Medicine provides a valuable and timely resource for those looking to understand, initiate and expand CAM research. This collection brings together leading international CAM researchers with backgrounds and expertise in a variety of areas including health social science, qualitative methodology, general practice, health services research and public health. Drawing upon their own research work and experience, the contributors explain and review core methods and research issues pertinent to contemporary CAM and its future... Researching Complementary and Alternative Medicine provides a valuable and timely resource for those looking to understand, initiate and e... |
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634,26 zł |
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Understanding the Placebo Effect in Complementary Medicine : Theory, Practice and Research
ISBN: 9780443060311 / Angielski / Miękka / 200 str. Termin realizacji zamówienia: ok. 22 dni roboczych. The placebo elicits more passionate debate, scepticism and personal belief than almost any other aspect of medicine. As yet there are no concrete answers - but many challenging observations and powerful effects occur daily in healthcare which need to be examined. This book will stimulate and inform every reader - from the experienced practitioner to the new student - who has ever asked, "What is the placebo really, and why should it matter to me?" Written in an accessible and engaging style with contributions from leading figures in healthcare, it tackles issues of the placebo effect in...
The placebo elicits more passionate debate, scepticism and personal belief than almost any other aspect of medicine. As yet there are no concrete answ...
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289,31 zł |
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Myofascial Pain and Fibromyalgia Syndromes : A Clinical Guide to Diagnosis and Management
ISBN: 9780443070037 / Angielski / Twarda / 432 str. Termin realizacji zamówienia: ok. 22 dni roboczych. This book is a clear and comprehensive review of current knowledge concerning the myofascial trigger point pain syndrome and fibromyalgia. It covers the pathogenesis, pathophysiology, clinical manifestations and differential diagnosis of these two closely associated muscle pain disorders. A guide to specific treatment involving trigger points is outlined in detail and supported with clear illustrations.
This book is a clear and comprehensive review of current knowledge concerning the myofascial trigger point pain syndrome and fibromyalgia. It covers t...
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791,92 zł |
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Herbs in the Treatment of Children : Leading a Child to Health
ISBN: 9780443071638 / Angielski / Miękka / 304 str. Termin realizacji zamówienia: ok. 16-20 dni roboczych. Written by a leading practitioner in the field, this clear and practical guide describes the use of key Chinese and Western herbs in the treatment of childhood illnesses, focusing on methods of treatment that lead a child back to health rather than suppress symptoms. The book examines remedies used for a wide variety of common conditions and illnesses, and explores how to break the cycle of symptoms leading to a chronic condition. It conveys a solid understanding of the particular needs and unique aspects of treating children, at a level that is accessible to both the practitioner and the...
Written by a leading practitioner in the field, this clear and practical guide describes the use of key Chinese and Western herbs in the treatment of ...
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436,08 zł |
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The Essential Guide to Herbal Safety
ISBN: 9780443071713 / Angielski / Twarda / 704 str. Termin realizacji zamówienia: ok. 16-20 dni roboczych. Winner of American Botanical Council's 2005 James A. Duke Botanical Literature Award, the Essential Guide to Herbal Safety offers a balanced and objective perspective on the principles of herbal medicine safety as well as the complex challenges relating to self-prescribed or professionally prescribed herbal medications and supplements. With contributions from leading international practitioners and authorities, it contains comprehensive reviews, in monograph format, of the published safety data for 125 common herbs. You'll also find coverage of issues of quality, interactions, adverse...
Winner of American Botanical Council's 2005 James A. Duke Botanical Literature Award, the Essential Guide to Herbal Safety offers a balanced and objec...
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385,53 zł |
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Integrating Conventional and Chinese Medicine in Cancer Care : A Clinical Guide
ISBN: 9780443100635 / Angielski / Miękka / 376 str. Termin realizacji zamówienia: ok. 22 dni roboczych. This new clinical resource clearly explains how to approach integrated care in a way that combines Chinese herbal medicine with Western medicine to enhance and improve medical care for patients with cancer - without undermining or negatively impacting patients' medical treatment. Each chapter covers a different type of cancer, first introducing the conventional medical understanding of that cancer including its etiology, diagnosis, and treatment according to staging and type. The chapter then covers that cancer from the perspective of Oriental medicine. Case studies illustrate the integration...
This new clinical resource clearly explains how to approach integrated care in a way that combines Chinese herbal medicine with Western medicine to en...
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419,14 zł |
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Fascial and Membrane Technique : A manual for comprehensive treatment of the connective tissue system
ISBN: 9780443102196 / Angielski / Miękka / 244 str. Termin realizacji zamówienia: ok. 22 dni roboczych. The fascial and membrane technique developed by Peter Schwind combines the fundamental thoughts from Ida Rolf's Structural Integration with concepts of osteopathy, creating a successful combination of form-stabilizing and mobilizing techniques. The book emphasizes diagnosis and treatment of the breathing patterns manifest in the myofascial system; minimalistic as well as global application joint techniques; visceral techniques in the myofascial context; special treatment techniques in the craniosacral area and care of the upper jaw.
The fascial and membrane technique developed by Peter Schwind combines the fundamental thoughts from Ida Rolf's Structural Integration with concepts o...
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345,75 zł |
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Medical Botany : Plants Affecting Human Health
ISBN: 9780471628828 / Angielski / Twarda / 832 str. Termin realizacji zamówienia: ok. 22-25 dni roboczych.
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600,94 zł |
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Marginal to Mainstream : Alternative Medicine in America
ISBN: 9780521542227 / Angielski / Miękka / 250 str. Termin realizacji zamówienia: ok. 16-20 dni roboczych. Most users of complementary and alternative medicine (CAM) approach it differently than physicians, because they employ informal knowledge, based on their experiences, beliefs, and values. Mary Ruggie stresses that, although physicians also use informal knowledge from their clinical experience to understand patients and their needs, they rely on formal knowledge, based on science, to understand medicine. Thus, if CAM is going to become a legitimate part of health care, physicians must insist that scientific research prove its safety and efficacy.
Most users of complementary and alternative medicine (CAM) approach it differently than physicians, because they employ informal knowledge, based on t...
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207,32 zł |