Engaging the Movement of Life is an invitation to discover new ways to experience health and embodiment. Osteopathic physician and Continuum Movement teacher Bonnie Gintis offers an approach that encompasses fluid movement, open attention, and awareness of sensation and breath as empowering practices to enrich all aspects of life. She presents a philosophy in which the body is a portal to “something greater”—an opportunity to join a grand experiment in deepening consciousness and connectedness. Moving fluidly increases our vitality, just as water in the natural world is vitalized by flowing freely. Chronicling a path that encompasses views of body, mind, and spirit as a self-healing intercommunicatin g whole, Engaging the Movement of Life is equally useful for medical professionals,... Less

This historic book may have numerous typos, missing text, images, or index. Purchasers can download a free scanned copy of the original book (without typos) from the publisher. 1912. Not illustrated. Excerpt: ... ALCOHOLISM AND DRUG HABITS. Morphine, Cocaine and Cigarette Habits. Alcoholism is accompanied by profound tissue changes in various parts of the body. It often results, when long continued, in a chronic inflammation of the liver, stomach, heart, blood vessels and kidneys. Neuritis, epilepsy and paresis may be caused by the disease. The drug habits produce changes in the nerves and operate to change the character of the patient. In treating alcoholism we give a thorough general treatment each day for about two weeks, and after that every other day for from one to three months... Less

Bill Phillips, Body for Life. Author of the No. 1 New York Times Bestseller. Your Guide To Great Health, Fat Loss and Increased Energy! Featuring 150 Delicious, Nutritious, Balanced Recipes. Breakfasts, Lunches, Dinners, Desserts and More! There are two keys to eating right: First, you have to know what to do, and second, you must do what you know! explains Bill Phillips, author of the No. 1 New York Times best seller Body for Life.

Written by pioneering and internationally- renowned specialists in the field, this text provides clinically- orientated information on osteopathy as a treatment for horses. It explains the scientific rationale of how osteopathy works in animals, as well as providing a detailed working guide to the technical skills and procedures you need to know to perform safe and effective osteopathic procedures. *Drawing on well established practices for humans this book provides details on the full variety of diagnostic and therapeutic osteopathic procedures that can be used on horses. *Full of practical information, it demonstrates how professionals treating equine locomotor problems can adapt different procedures in different clinical settings. *Over 350 colour images and detailed step-by-step... Less

This historic book may have numerous typos, missing text, images, or index. Purchasers can download a free scanned copy of the original book (without typos) from the publisher. 1902. Not illustrated. Excerpt: ... CHAPTER VIII. The Abdomen. Inhibition. Much stress has been laid on the idea of inhibition of the nerves as a remedial agency. Allow me to say that inhibition is almost universally the cause of disease. Dunglison defines "inhibit," to restrain or suppress, and defines "stimulation," to goad; that which excites the animal economy. For the reader's benefit, I wish to refresh his mind on anatomy, that he may fully understand what I wish to present as a truth, to guide him while treating his patients, and to point him to the danger of doing more harm than good by pushing, pulling,... Less

Nutrition for Life capitalizes on students' natural interest in nutrition by demonstrating how it relates directly to their health and daily lives. This book is unique among introductory texts in its presentation of nutrients based on function, rather than chemical classification. Within the vitamins and minerals chapters, micronutrients are organized by their various functions within the body (such as tissue guardians, antioxidants, energy generators, essential electrolytes, mineral power plants, blood fortifiers, bone builders), enabling students to think about them conceptually while also understanding their basic roles in the body. This discourages rote memorization and promotes fuller and more accessible understanding of each micronutrients' importance. For those instructors who... Less

Classification of plants and animals is of basic interest to biologists in all fields because correct formulation and generalization are based on sound taxonomy. This book by a world authority relates traditional taxonomic studies to recent developments in biochemical and other fields. It provides guidelines for the integration of modern and traditional methods and explains the underlying principles and philosophy of systematics. The problems of zoological, botanical, and paleontological classification are dealt with in great detail and microbial systematics briefly. Science may be defined as the rational and objective study of the external universe by human beings. Whether the study of man himself is included, as part of science will depend on how we interpret 'human beings' in this... Less

Each year in America, more than one million people suffer from heart attacks caused by high cholesterol-and half a million die from related heart disease. Don't become a statistic-take control of your health now! The Everything Low Cholesterol Book provides everything from information on how to create a sensible diet and fitness plan to practical tips for improving your overall well-being. This comprehensive, authoritative guide edited by Sandra K. Nissenberg, M.S., R.D., provides you with all the information you need to lower your cholesterol and reduce your risk of a heart attack. Features timely, reliable information on: The differences between "good" and "bad" cholesterol The effects of high cholesterol and artery blockage Suggestions to improve your overall health Nutrition and... Less

Written for the diverse group of students in the undergraduate personal health course, this brief text offers an engaging writing style and proactive features that invite readers to make positive changes in their health behavior. The text integrates coverage of aging and healthcare services within the discussion of personal health issues such as fitness, chronic conditions, substance abuse, etc. Technology use is also integrated into the text through Online Learning Center boxes, HealthQuest activities, and "Health on the Web" boxes.

Free Worldwide Delivery : Visceral and Obstetric Osteopathy : Paperback : Elsevier Health Sciences : 9780443102028 : 0443102023 : 21 Nov 2006 : Covers the osteopathic approach to patient management for pregnant women (pre and post partum), and for patients presenting with a variety of visceral conditions such as asthma, chronic breathing problems, gastro- intestinal tract disorders such as irritable bowel syndrome, other conditions such as post operative scarring and pain, and many others.

In this powerful and life-giving book, Edward A.Taub, M.D., makes total health rejuvenation -- a revolutionary approach to nutrition, exercise, and well-being -- a very reachable and rewarding goal for anyone, at any stage of life. Shattering the food myths that perpetuate poor health and obesity, Dr. Taub introduces the world of wholesome, natural foods -- foods that literally revitalize our lives -- and reaches us how to Understand the human "Cycle of Life" -- the key to lifelong wellness end food cravings and break bad eating habits by discovering their origins resolve stress now create your own Personal Wellness Retreat prepare a wealth of delicious, savory foods from the cookbook within the book follow and accessible fitness regime of "Wellness Yoga Stretching," strength training,... Less

Family Health Organizer is a must have in any household. It contains: 14 Pockets to store important family information 25 pages to write things related to your family's healt h Space to record extended family medical history Enough pockets to record 6 family members' medical information Space to record immunization and important phone numbers Hardcover. Pages held by the spiral. Vinyl, business-card holder. Tip sheet on how to use the organizer. Measures 8"x10" Acid Lignin PVC Free See other si

When looking for a book on fish toxicology, you might find one that discusses the biochemical and molecular aspects, or one that focuses aquatic toxicology in general. You can find resources that cover human and animal toxicology or ecotoxicology in general, but no up-to-date, comprehensive monograph devoted to the effects of chemical pollution on these organisms has been widely available, until now. Filling this void, The Toxicology of Fishes, written by recognized experts, covers toxic responses ranging from reduced reproduction and/or abnormal development, growth, and differentiation. General Principles — Discusses fundamental topics such as the bioavailability of chemicals present in the aquatic environment to fishes, processes governing chemical distribution within these... Less

This historic book may have numerous typos, missing text or index. Purchasers can download a free scanned copy of the original book (without typos) from the publisher. 1808. Not illustrated. Excerpt: ... DISCOURSE ir. ON THE UNLIMITED GROWTH OF TUMORS; THS FACT PROVED BY VARIOUS EXAMPLES, AND INFERENCES OF VERY GENERAL APPLICATION IN FRACT1CS DEDUCED FROM IT. What the laws and ordinances of nature are, in nourishing and maintaining the parts of the animal body, we need not too scrupulously inquire: how the particles of which it is composed become unfit for their uses, why they are absorbed, how they are replaced: by what sort of secretion bony particles are supplied by bony particles, muscle by muscle, or skin by (kin. It is sufficient that we know that this is the work of living and... Less

Health Promotion in Practice is a practice-driven text that translates theories of health promotion into a step-by-step clinical approach for engaging with clients. The book covers the theoretical frameworks of health promotion, clinical approaches to the eleven healthy behaviors—eating well, physical activity, sexual health, oral health, smoking cessation, substance safety, injury prevention, violence prevention, disaster preparedness, organizational wellness, and enhancing development—as well as critical factors shaping the present and the future of the field. Written by the leading practitioners and researchers in the field of health promotion, Health Promotion in Practice is a key text and reference for students, faculty, researchers, and practitioners." Finally, a signature book in... Less

The Earth's biodiversity-the rich variety of life on our planet-is disappearing at an alarming rate. And while many books have focused on the expected ecological consequences, or on the aesthetic, ethical, sociological, or economic dimensions of this loss, Sustaining Life is the first book to examine the full range of potential threats that diminishing biodiversity poses to human health. Edited and written by Harvard Medical School physicians Eric Chivian and Aaron Bernstein, along with more than 100 leading scientists who contributed to writing and reviewing the book, Sustaining Life presents a comprehensive-- and sobering--view of how human medicines, biomedical research, the emergence and spread of infectious diseases, and the production of food, both on land and in the oceans,... Less

This title is directed primarily towards health care professionals outside of the United States. It is a special challenge to treat children with osteopathy. You can find everything you need to know about it in this detailed and practice oriented manual. Written by an experienced, international team of authors, it covers the whole spectrum of paediatric osteopathy- from new born to teenager.

This lavishly illustrated book covers the most common diseases, exploring appropriate approaches to a range of vitreoretinal problems. All common vitreoretinal procedures are explained step by step with diagrams and color photos. Finally, the book provides a basic electronic patient record system, which corresponds to the subject material using the same six main groups of diagnostic categories in the text and allows the surgeon to organize and audit their clinical data and compare their performance with the quoted success rates in the book.

General practitioners and other primary care professionals have a leading role in contemporary health care, which Trisha Greenhalgh explores in this highly praised new text. She provides perceptive and engaging insights into primary health care, focussing on:• its intellectual roots• its impact on the individual, the family and the community• the role of the multidisciplinary team• contemporary topics such as homelessness, ethnic health and electronic records.Concise summaries, highlighted boxes, extensive referencing and a dedicated section on effective learning make this essential reading for postgraduate students, tutors and researchers in primary care.___From the foreword by Julian Tudor Hart“Trish Greenhalgh, in her frequent columns in the British Medical Journal…more than any other... Less

This book addresses an important aspect of how language is used in written communication: the ways that writers reflect on their texts to refer to themselves, their readers or the text itself. This is known as METADISCOURSE. Metadiscourse is a key resource in language, as it allows the writer to engage with readers in familiar and expected ways. Writers use the devices of metadiscourse to adjust the level of personality in their texts, to offer a representation of themselves and their arguments. This helps the reader organise, interpret and evaluate the information presented in the text. Metadiscourse is therefore crucial to successful communication. Knowing how to identify metadiscourse as a reader is a key skill to be learnt by students of discourse analysis. Learning how to... Less

Free Worldwide Delivery : Textbook of Pediatric Osteopathy : Hardback : Elsevier Health Sciences : 9780443068645 : 044306864X : 06 Mar 2008 : It is a special challenge to treat children with osteopathy. This manual covers the whole spectrum of paediatric osteopathy - from new born to teenager. Divided in two parts, it covers the treatment of the mother before and after birth, and the osteopathic fundamentals of a gentle and respectful treatment of various body systems.

This book explores liberalism’s past and present transformations and proposes a prospective future as a neo-republican democratic liberalism. Bellamy engages with theorists of liberalism from J. S. Mill, through T. H. Green, Guido De Ruggiero, Carl Schmitt and Joseph Schumpeter, to F. A. Hayek, John Rawls and Michael Walzer. He contends that the pluralism and complexity of modern societies have undermined liberalism’s communitarian and ethical assumptions. Studies of the Poll Tax fiasco in Britain, and of the constitutional dilemmas posed by the European Union confirm the contemporary inadequacies of traditional conceptions of liberal democracy. Drawing on Max Weber, Bellamy advocates a return to a Machiavellian approach to politics to resolve the clashes resulting from competing values... Less

The goal of this book is to begin to present the fundamental body of knowledge which informs current approaches in complimentary and alternative medicine and to explore the role of the new professions of integrative holistic health practitioner, consultant and administrator. This book is designed to compliment, enhance, deepen and broaden the readerÂ’s existing expertise through an integrative approach which will improve his/her ability to consult, design programs and work in a variety of settings with various populations including those with medical and psychological conditions as well as those who wish to support their health and well-being. The book provides the necessary conceptual foundational frameworks for exploring how practitioners in a field of alternative medicine/holistic ... Less

1906. An analytical and historical study of spiritual healing theories, with an account of the life and teachings of P.P. Quimby. Dr. P.P. Quimby, who is a central figure in the dispute over the originality of Mary Baker Eddy's teachings, wrote many documents relative to his views regarding mental and spiritual healing. Dresser had the privilege of examining his manuscripts. Contents: Historical Sketch; Personal Testimony; Mind and Disease; Quimby's Theory of Man; The First Teachers; The Omnipresent Wisdom; The Power of Thought; Spiritual Healing; and Methods of Healing. See other titles by this author available from Kessinger Publishing.

This influential book is the last work of A.T. Still, the founder of osteopathy, whose ideas have greatly influenced the practice of all forms of manual medicine during this century. The book was first published in 1910 but was long out of print. In this final summation of the fundamentals of osteopathy, Dr. Still expresses his vision of health and disease, and what it means to be an osteopath. He then looks at each region of the body and describes in detail his approach to the diagnosis and treatment of specific disorders. A new introduction by Harold Goodman, D.O. provides historical background and sets this book in the context of the 'Old Doctor's' other writings. This new cloth edition of Osteopathy Research and Practice should be required reading for all practitioners of manual... Less

This comprehensive text provides the most current and accurate health promotion and disease prevention information available. The book addresses health promotion for all ages and all population groups - individuals, families, and communities. It includes extensive coverage of growth and development throughout the life span, with an emphasis on normal development as well as the specific problems and health promotion issues common to each stage. A complete unit is devoted to health promotion interventions. It also offers a unique assessment framework based on Gordon's Functional Health Patterns to provide consistency in presentation and an approach in line with the promotion of health.Extensive coverage of growth and development throughout all stages of the life span.A unit on specific... Less

Sweeping It Under The Drug is a complete book about "recreational" drugs, what their psychological and physical effects are (short-term and long-term), and why people use each of them. It also includes many "minor" drugs (e.g. food, television, sports, etc.) that people use to alter, sublimate or avoid their natural experiences. This book also contains the only natural, root-solution for a drug/alcohol problem (as opposed to band-aid treatments of the symptoms or forceful stoppage).

Health care providers frequently engage in setting policy agenda at the individual, systems, institutional, or public level. Health Policy: Application for Nurses and Other Health Care Professionals provides an overview of the policymaking process within a variety of settings including academia, clinical practice, communities, and various health care systems. By including both policy evaluation and research, the author provides a comprehensive and multi- perspective approach to developing and formulating effective health care policy. Unlike other texts, Health Policy: Application for Nurses and Other Health Care Professionals utilizes a condensed format without a large amount of explanatory text. Topics include governmental overviews and roles, policy formulation and analysis, public... Less