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Inner Traditions International
A Brief History Of Drugs Description: A clear-eyed look at the instrumental role drugs have played in our cultural, social, and spiritual development. xFirst American publication of the surprising European bestseller. xExamines everything from the ancient use of ergot and datura to the modern phenomenon of designer drugs such as Ecstasy and crack cocaine. From remotest antiquity to the present era of designer drugs and interdiction, drugs have played a prominent role in the cultural, spiritual, and social development of civilizations. Antonio Escohotado demonstrates how the history of drugs illuminates the history of humanity as he explores the long relationship between mankind and mind-altering substances. Hemp, for example, has been used in India since time immemorial to stimulate mental agility and sexual prowess. Aristotle`s disciple Theophrastus testifies to the use of datura by the ancient Greeks and further evidence links the rites at Eleusis to the ingestion of a hallucinogen. Similar examples can be found in cultures as diverse as the Celts, the ancient Egyptians, the Aztecs, and other indigenous peoples around the world. Professor Escohotado also looks at the present-day differences that exist between the more drug-tolerant societies like Holland and Switzerland and countries advocating complete repression of these substances. The author provides a comprehensive analysis of the enormous social costs of the drug war that is coming under increasing fire from all levels of society. Professor Escohotado`s work demonstrates that drugs have always existed and been used by societies throughout the world and the contribution they have made to humanity`s development has been enormous. The choice we face today is to teach people how to use them correctly or to continue to indiscriminately demonize them. Just say no, the author says, is not an option. Just say know is.... Read More about the "A Brief History Of Drugs" on the The Nile Book Store Website

LLEWELLYN
A Chakra And Kundalini Workbook Description: A practical manual, evolution in this lifetime.... Read More about the "A Chakra And Kundalini Workbook" on the The Nile Book Store Website

ANNESS PUBLISHING
A Guide To Nature`s Remedies Description: A fully illustrated guide to safe and effective natural treatments and remedies for everyday common ailments.... Read More about the "A Guide To Nature`s Remedies" on the The Nile Book Store Website

Healing Arts Press
A Russian Herbal Description: The first guide to the ancient traditions of Russian herbal medicine and their extensive medicinal applications today. Drawing on a wealth of oral and written traditions, the authors examine the best-known Russian herbs (all of which are widely available in North America and Western Europe) and explain their folkways, properties, and uses. Offering time-tested advice for using herbs to maintain general well-being, they also give clear and simple recipes for treating specific health problems from asthma and migraines to influenza and high blood pressure. Blessed with a wide variety of climates, geography, and flora, early Russians developed a rich folk tradition of herbal healing that ranks among the most sophisticated in the world. Nearly every Russian medical school offers courses of study on the knowledge and application of herbs, and many maintain a special research department that investigates the properties and practical modern applications of herbal medicine. This is the first book to examine the traditions of Russian herbal medicine.... Read More about the "A Russian Herbal" on the The Nile Book Store Website

Findhorn Press
A Thai Herbal Description: A practical guide to the traditional herbalism of Thailand, written for the beginning herbalist, or for the general reader with a curiosityabout the fascinating topic of holistic health and Asian medicine. Contains an overview of the history, theory and spirituality of traditional Thai medicine, with a focus on the application to modern Western life.... Read More about the "A Thai Herbal" on the The Nile Book Store Website

PEARSON PROFESSIONAL EDUCATION
Absolute Beginner`s Guide To Alternative Medicine Description: BENEFITS Readers learn to find the best alternative therapy for their lifestyle and health needs! Over 45% of American adults use some form of alternative medical therapy each year. (Health Behavior News, 6 - 11 - 03). Americans make 600 million visits to alternative medicine practitioners each year at an out-of-pocket cost of $30 billion (Newsweek, 12 - 2 - 02). This book introduces and compares more than 30 different alternative therapies including how to find qualified practitioners.TABLE OF CONTENTS I. AN INTRODUCTION TO ALTERNATIVE MEDICINE. 1. What Is Alternative Medicine All About? Why Are People Turning to Alternative Medicine? What We Talk About When We Talk About Health. What Are the Theoretical Foundations of the Two Systems? Research Comparing the Two Systems. 2. How Does Alternative Medicine Work? Balance. Spirituality. Energy. Breath. II. NON-WESTERN HEALING METHODS. 3. Traditional Chinese Medicine. What Is Traditional Chinese Medicine? How Does Traditional Chinese Medicine Work? How Can I Get Started With Traditional Chinese Medicine? 4. Ayurvedic Medicine. What Is Ayurveda? Balancing the Doshas: The Ayurvedic View of Health and Illness. How Does Ayurveda Work? Ayurvedic Treatments Will Change Your Life. How Can I Get Started with Ayurveda? 5. Native American Healing. What Is Native American Healing? Harmony with All Things: The Native American View of Health and Illness. How Does Native American Medicine Work? How Can I Get Started with Native American Healing? III. BOTANICAL HEALING. 6. Herbal Medicine. What Is Herbal Medicine? How Does Herbal Medicine Work? How Can I Get Started with Herbal Medicine? 7. Naturopathy. What Is Naturopathy? How Does Naturopathy Work? Health Comes from Within. Naturopathic Diagnosis and Treatment. 8. Homeopathy. What Is Homeopathy? How Does Homeopathy Work? A Holistic Diagnosis. Take Two Drops and Call Me in the Morning: Homeopathic Treatment. How Do I Get Started with Homeopathy? 9. Aromatherapy. What Is Aromatherapy?... Read More about the "Absolute Beginner`s Guide To Alternative Medicine" on the The Nile Book Store Website

Healing Arts Press
Acupuncture Imaging Description: A practical guide to the bodymind-energetic approach of acupuncture- Teaches readers to reorient their thinking in order to see, feel, and experience the energetic field of the body and psyche- Explores French and Japanese influences on acupuncture and the resulting stylistic variations in the contemporarypractice of this ancient technique- Includes guidance on treatment planning and implementation for practitioners and their patientsA pioneer in the field of body energetics, Mark Seem explains in Acupuncture Imaging how bodyworkers and their clients can develop a clear understanding of the energetic systems of the bodymind to arrive at a personal approach and treatment style in acupuncture and all other meridian therapies. He shows how to recast and reconceptualize physical, emotional, and psychological problems in terms of disrupted energy flow, enabling readers to see, feel, and experience these disturbances in a way that allows for change. By approaching the meridian systems in visual and sensory terms, a practitioner is able to tell the energetic “ story” that he or she is exploring with a patient, thereby guiding and assisting the healing process. Acupuncture Imaging will be of great help to students, teachers, practitioners, and patients of the diverse energetic and meridian therapies, particularly shiatsu and acupressure, as well as psychotherapists and those interested in Eastern concepts of medicine.... Read More about the "Acupuncture Imaging" on the The Nile Book Store Website

Inner Traditions International
Aloe Vera Description: Discusses the biological properties of aloe vera, explaining its power to heal the human body, and traces the ways the plant has been used throughout history.... Read More about the "Aloe Vera" on the The Nile Book Store Website

The Nile Book Store
Aromatherapy Workbook Description: x More than 50, 000 copies sold in previous edition. x Easy-to-follow illustrated reference for beginners. x A desk resource and teaching tool for practicing aromatherapists. This revised edition of Aromatherapy Workbook incorporates the latest biochemical research with the spiritual and psychological effects of essential oils. A practical guide to the history, folklore, science, and art of aromatherapy, it also includes extensive reference charts that summarize the therapeutic uses of more than 70 essential oils.... Read More about the "Aromatherapy Workbook" on the The Nile Book Store Website

The Nile Book Store
Asperger Syndrome And Children Description: From the author of Asperger Syndrome and Adolescence comes this helpful guide for parents and teachers of children aged three to seven who suffer from Asperger Syndrome. AS is on the high-functioning end of the autism spectrum and is purported to have afflicted luminaries like Thomas Edison and Albert Einstein. It is characterized by a lack of social ability, obsessive-compulsive tendencies, and fits of rage, along with above-average intelligence and hyper-focus on subjects of interest. This book gives parents and teachers insight into the condition and strategies for managing their child`s behaviour, with the ultimate goal of helping the child gain independence and function successfully in the real world.... Read More about the "Asperger Syndrome And Children" on the The Nile Book Store Website

LLEWELLYN
Auras Description: Your aura is the physical manifestation of your soul and is responsible for the good or bad vibes you get from other people. Now you can learn to see auras in 60 seconds or less. By improving your auric vision, you can actually see illness before it manifests in the body. Once you master the basic techniques, you can use breathing and meditation to stabilize and increase your own auric energy.... Read More about the "Auras" on the The Nile Book Store Website

LOTUS PRESS
Ayurveda And Aromatherapy Description: Ayurveda has gained an incredible amount of popularity in the West in the last 10 years. Few people realize that this natural science of health and well being has a more than 5000 year recorded history. Ayurveda has lasted this long because it has real, lasting value as a paradigm for health and wellness. Of particular interest is the classification of people according to body types and the tailoring of the therapeutic action to the constitutional type so indicated. We also have a number of other traditional health modalities represented including the Chinese and Tibetan models.This book integrates the ancient healing science of Ayurveda with the modern development of Aromatherapy. The authors have long term experience in clinical practice and have created a phenomenal resource for anyone who wants to use Ayurveda or Aromatherapy for self-health or as a practitioner. The body-type paradigm of Ayurveda is interwoven nicely with the aromatherapeutic actions of essential oils.... Read More about the "Ayurveda And Aromatherapy" on the The Nile Book Store Website

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