Reviews (9)

Yes, A Useful Walking Technique
While ChiRunning was the first running technique book I'd ever read, ChiWalking is definitely the first walking book I've ever set eyes on. With something that we do almost unconsciously, it's kind of silly to think that we'd need an instructional on how to put one foot in front of the other, right?
If you love to walk, don't pass this book by!
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inspirational
I have only read the first few chapters, but I can already tell my life will be improved when I take actions described. ... Read more

Subjects:  1. Exercise    2. Healing - Energy (Chi Kung, Reiki, Polarity)    3. Health aspects    4. Sports    5. Sports & Recreation    6. Tai chi    7. Training    8. Walking    9. Sports & Recreation / Walking   

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Finally, the Auriculotherapy textbook
The 3rd edition of Auriculotherapy Manual by Terry Oleson can be used as a standard textbook. In my view, this is a highest praise in the world of acupuncture with its differing approaches and disparate methods. Those differences are necessary, I must add, as it is the nature of acupuncture to depend greatly on personal needs of the patient and abilities of the practitioner.
A useful book for the experienced
There is no doubt this book is comprehensive, combining a variety of different styles of ear acupuncture in one book.There are lots of diagrams of ears showing you the location of the different points of the different styles, which can be a bit overwhelming and confusing for the newcomer.If you are experienced in this field and/or need to know this level of detail on ear acupuncture, this is the book for you.If you just want the basics of one form of ear acupuncture, I suggest�gChinese Auricular Therapy�h by Bai Xinghua (Scientific & Technical Documents Publishing House; ISBN: 7502322612), which is a good standard for Traditional Chinese Medicine practitioners.

A true east-meets-west medical model
Terry Oleson's Auriculotherapy Manual is the mostcomprehensive text on the subject.If you are practicing Auriculotherapy (a system of ear acupuncture) or intending to do so, this manual is a must-have.This edition is a vast improvement over the previous, which was difficult to use.The new edition is certainly not easy to use, but it's an improvement.The subject is deceptively complex.Just sticking a needle in someone's ear is not Auriculotherapy--there is a level of understanding required to use the system effectively, and using a medical feedback mechanism is essential.Read more

Subjects:  1. Acupuncture    2. Alternative Medicine    3. Audiology & Speech Pathology    4. Medical    5. Medical / Nursing    6. Reference    7. Medical / Alternative Medicine   

Reviews (7)

The Key to Life
I don't think we as human beings actually recognize the power of daily reading, meditation, and reflecting.Practicing these powerful principles allows us to remain mindful of the moment and reflect upon the deeper question in our lives.To devote ourself to a daily meditation and to journal on these quiet times is priceless and will certainly aid in the evolution of our soul.For me this practice has allowed an awakening to take place and opens my life up to all the opportunities that are available in this universe.Please give this practice a try!This book will help you in your journey of living and cultivating an active consciousness in your daily life.
Inspirational
I love this book! It gives me daily inspiration and a positive attitude to start my day.

Hail to the Power of Women
One of my best friends recommended this book to me last winter.She said she carried hers everywhere she went even when she traveled.It brought her peace especially after the death of her mother.It is a wonderful book for women.Each day (it's a daily reflection) offers an inspiring quote, a powerful meditation and an encouraging affirmation.The book reflects the individuality and spirituality of women and the importance of their self esteem.It's funny to me that the right words always seem to appear on the page just when I need to read them for that extra boost. ... Read more

Subjects:  1. Devotional    2. Devotional calendars    3. English    4. Meditation    5. Meditations    6. Prayer-books and devotions    7. Religion - Inspirational/Spirituality    8. Self-Help    9. Twelve-step programs    10. Women    11. Mind, body, spirit: disciplines & techniques    12. Self-Help & Practical Interests    13. Self-Help / Substance Abuse   

Subjects:  1. Consumer Health    2. Handbooks, manuals, etc    3. Herbal Medications    4. Materia medica, Vegetable    5. Medical    6. Medicinal plants    7. Plants, Medicinal    8. Reference    9. Traditional medicine    10. Traditional medicine & remedies   

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The Basic Principles of Massage / Muscle Therapy

Gift for my equestrian sister
This was given to my youngest sister who is a passionate, skilled equestrian.She says the book is excellent and was thrilled to receive it.

The Basic Principles of Equine Massage/Muscle Therapy
Excellent book! Mike Scott communicates well with the lay person in easy to understand terms--almost as though he is speaking directly to you.His perspective is interesting--and the book is a great anotomey lesson or review as well.I highly recommend it and would look forward to a next addition. ... Read more

Subjects:  1. Alternative Therapies    2. Animal Massage    3. Equine Medicine    4. Health & Fitness    5. Health/Fitness    6. Horses - Care    7. Horses - General    8. Massage & Reflexotherapy    9. Massage therapy    10. Pets    11. Pets / Horses / Care   

Subjects:  1. Alternative Medicine    2. Health & Fitness    3. Massage & Reflexotherapy    4. Medical / Nursing    5. Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation    6. Spanish: Adult Nonfiction    7. Medical / Alternative Medicine   

Reviews (6)

I love this book
My copy arrived earlier than expected, and in excellent condition. Kudos to [...].
More than I expected
I am thrilled with the book the service was great and the amount of information in this book is overwhelming.

Thumbs up for a much needed canine acupressure book!
Well researched, superbly written and easily understood by the beginner, this is the primer for all dog lovers who are striving to improve their animal's health.
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Subjects:  1. General    2. Health & Fitness / Acupressure & Acupuncture    3. Medical / Nursing    4. Pets    5. Acupressure    6. Acupressure & Acupuncture    7. Acupressure for animals    8. Complementary Therapies    9. Dog Diseases    10. Dogs    11. Dogs - Care/Health    12. Treatment    13. Veterinary physical therapy    14. therapy    15. veterinary   

Reviews (13)

This looks like fraud
I did this treatment for my son with Autism. We went to a local practitioner and paid about $125 per hour and it did not work.

Does NAET work? Evidence to the contrary.
I'll keep this short because the book is well reviewed by others. You must go to a licensed practitioner of this art to receive treatments ... dozens of treatments. If you are persuaded by this book, it will still take your faith in the writer and endorsers to embark on a series of treatments that will take many hours of your time and thousands of dollars - with no warranty expressed or implied, if you know what I mean.
To Say Good-Bye to Illness-You Have To SeeOur Doctors
THIS IS NOT A SELF-HELP BOOK as I had thought. As the doctor notes on page xxxv :The framework of this book is drawn from a formal dissertational I submitted as a basis for my doctorate degree"__.
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Subjects:  1. Acupuncture    2. Allergies    3. Allergy    4. Alternative Therapies    5. Alternative treatment    6. Applied kinesiology    7. Chiropractic    8. Consumer Health    9. Diseases - General    10. Health/Fitness   

Reviews (23)

too general
Gives uses for many plants and the essential oils but no complete details for making the remedies with the oils. Eg. how much of each oil to put into the natural remedies?

Encyclopedia of Essential Oils
The Illustrated Encyclopedia of Essential Oils is a wonderful book to add to a collection of knowledge of Aromatherapy.It contains very detailed properties of each essential oil - easy to understand and great for reference for all to read, learn and practice.If you can't find what you are looking for specifically for an essential oil, you will most definately find it in this book.

Your Aromatherapy library is not complete if you don't have the book
If I had to have only two books in my Aromatherapy Library, this would be one of them, along with The Complete Guide to Aromatherapy, by Salvatore Battaglia. I have been an Aromatherapist since 2003, I know - a relatively short time - but a productive time, and I could not have accomplished what I have without this book. It is a very complete list - if not the best list - of essential oils available in book form, with all their properties, chemical breakdown, methods of extraction, history, ancient uses for the plants and oils, modern uses, toxicity and as if this wasn't enough - the photos are marvolous and extremely helpful in identifying plants and the oil colour. Every plant gets a whole page and the format repeats and is so easy to follow. What makes this book stand out among its peers is the ease of use with an excellent index, glossary of terms, botanical index, botanical classification and references (just because a book has these thing doesn't mean they are always good or useful).
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Subjects:  1. Aromatherapy    2. Body, Mind & Spirit    3. Consumer Health    4. Diet / Health / Fitness    5. Encyclopedias    6. Essences and essential oils    7. General    8. Health/Fitness    9. Herbal Medications    10. Reference works   

Reviews (2)

Visualization = relief
Eric Franklin, a dancer and choreographer, has been teaching imaging techniques for years to dancers and others.Imaging is basically using visualization to relax the body.Sounds hokey?It isn't - it truly works!
A Daily Guide to releasing stress and feeling WONDERFUL!
This book is entertaining, informative, intellegent, helpful, challenging and instructive on how to reduce tension and increase relaxation. Eric Franklin uses his words and pictures to easily teach us how to reduce neck and shoulder pain within a few minutes and sometimes just by using our imagination. Read more

Subjects:  1. Consumer Health    2. Exercise    3. Exercise therapy    4. Healing    5. Health & Fitness    6. Health/Fitness    7. Neck pain    8. Pain Management    9. Prevention    10. Relaxation    11. Shoulder pain    12. Surgery - General    13. Dance    14. Exercise & workout books   

Reviews (3)

informative, interesting and not too new agey
i've got this book after a recomendation of my yoga instractor and just like she said - it helps put the yoga i take at the gym, which is mainly asanas (postures) in a larger context of both spiritual guidness and preseption as well as other live guiding filds, like breathing, eating, and over all living. Full of important info
This book introduces, and covers a good deal of areas that, as far as I know, have never been covered before.His explanation of Soma is very sober and answers alot of questions.There is enough info in here for any person to gain, not only from his perspective but also for an informational aspect.Though there are meditation techniques I wouldn't just take up without Intensive Study into both subjects.

A Great book
This is the first bookon thissubject. Iam aseriousyoga practicioner and so far have never seenanything likethis:so wellconnecting Ayurvedamedicine knowledge withespecially Hatha and Kundalini yoga. Youcan see thatthe auther is an adept, informingus aboutthe working of prana inthe subtle body. The book containsto myknowledgethe most clearand complete explanationfora serious practitioner the inner alchemy ofyogic transformation.Thisis nota book fora beginner!Itexplains everythingaboutprana,ojas and tejas, vitalinformation on pranayama, pratyahara,chakras and kundaliniandallinconnection with Ayurveda. Thisis thefirst bookofthekind! ... Read more

Subjects:  1. Alternative Therapies    2. Consumer Health    3. Health & Fitness    4. Health/Fitness    5. Yoga    6. Complementary Medicine    7. Health & Fitness / General    8. Yoga for exercise   

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Chiropractic is Universal
This is an excellent book.It's a must for anyone beginning chiropractic study to know what chiropractic is all about.This book is a good reference for some portions of Chiropractic Principles for Part 2 of the National Chiropractic Boards.
Response to Dr. Chowtowski's "Review"
I found the Dr. Haldemans book to be a good book. Not the greatest, as certain things were a bit dated but all around an interesting read. An excellent overview...
Dr. Haldeman has written a balanced and thorough overview of the chiropractic profession. It is somewhat dated but a medical literature search will quickly bring you up to speed as he continues to publish extensively in journals such as Spine. Highly recommended if you want the basics. ... Read more

Subjects:  1. Chiropractic    2. Manipulation, Chiropractic    3. Medical    4. Medical / Nursing    5. Professional Practice    6. methods    7. standards    8. Chiropractic & osteopathy    9. Medical / Chiropractic   

Reviews (10)

Great Reference on obtaining and maintaining good health
Dr. Weil has a rare outlook that you wish all health practitioners had. Specifically, he tries to take the best from traditional and natural medicine to help patients get and stay well instead of picking one of the two sides and calling the other side evil.
The bible for how to maintain optimum health and treat common ailments
This review is written by a former hospital administrator of just under 2 decades. I have been studying health and nutrition for more than decade. I became very interested in alternative medicine when a family member was diagnosed with kidney cancer and the allopathic doctors (traditional MD's) could give no reason for the tumor.
Easy to Read Reference Book
I am very interested in medicine and the human body, especially non invasive methods of self-care. Dr. Weil has a very practical, personable manner and explains his reasoning well. He has some rather radical thoughts on chocolate, caffeine, and sex, but he presents these ideas about substance addiction and the effects on your body in such a rational way that you don't notice it's dramatic. I was also able to read this straight through, which is kind of amazing for a reference book.
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Subjects:  1. Consumer Health    2. Diet / Health / Fitness    3. Health    4. Health & Fitness    5. Health/Fitness    6. Medicine, Popular    7. Naturopathy    8. Nutrition    9. Personal Health    10. Self-care, Health    11. Health & Fitness / General   

Reviews (6)

Wonderful ayurveda book but just average cookbook.
I was excited to get this book. Read it attentively and tried two of the recipies. Kitchari for Vata and Spicy Vegetable Fried Rice. The explaination by Vasant Lad was good and detail. I like it very much. As for the recipies, they smells superb but are tasteless. I still recomend this book for those who like to learn to cook a ayurvedic balanced food. But if you are looking into cooking a delicious mouth watering meal. This is not the book. Still an excellent ayurvedic book.

Sometimes the recipes need modification
My main complaint is that some of the recipes create absolute mush. I found that it helped if I reduced the water in some of the recipes (for example for Kitchari, I used 5 cups of water instead of the recommended 6 cups) and/or washing/soaking the rice or beans only briefly instead of overnight. This may be because I live at sea level (?) but some of the recipes seemed to err in favor of cooking too long in too much water.
an excellent guidebook for healthy living
This is a book by Vasant Lad and his wife.They give easy to follow guidelines on the best foods for your body type, along wtih great recipes.I have tried a few so far, and all are excellent.The explanations for each recipe are very detailed and informative, and accurately give the best types for the recipe.
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Subjects:  1. Cooking / Health    2. Cooking / Indic    3. Cooking / Wine    4. Vegetarian - General    5. Alternative Therapies    6. Ayurvedic medicine    7. Ayurvedic therapies    8. Fitness & diet    9. Health & Healing - General    10. Health & wholefood cookery    11. Indian cookery    12. Medicine, Ayurvedic    13. Regional & Ethnic - Indic   

Reviews (17)

Along the Healing Path
This is a great book that offers many alternatives in treating interstitial cystitis.It's very helpful!It gives many, many tips on how to recover from this awful disease.I also recommend her other books "To Wake in Tears" and "Awakening through the Tears."

Hope
I read the 1st two of her books; I will get the third in a couple of weeks.I have IC and I know I wouldn't be where I am without reading these books.They offer more hope than anything I've read.These are must read books.If you know of someone who has IC, buy them this book as a way of offeing them hope.They offer a way out, of what looks like, a no win situation.Thank you Catherine for writing these!

Along the Healing Path
This book is both very illuminating and comforting. There are options one would not likely have found elsewhere.It gives hope that there is indeed light at the end of this long, dark tunnel.Written in a down to earth, warm style the book is like a welcome letter from a close friend.I am anxious to get started on Awakening Through the Tears. ... Read more

Subjects:  1. Alternative Therapies    2. Consumer Health    3. Diseases - Genitourinary & STDs    4. Health & Fitness    5. Health & Fitness / Alternative Therapies    6. Health Care Issues    7. Health/Fitness    8. Medical / Holistic Medicine    9. Holistic Medicine    10. Interstitial cystitis    11. Medical   

Reviews (17)

Great Book
I used this book as a reference for a class I taught on Chakra Healing and Balancing. Wonderful info. from the Chakra expert Anodea Judith.

Great Reference Guide
This book is loaded with tons of useful information.I just purchased the book and have not finished reading it, but this is definately a book that I will always keep and use as a reference.The information is written in an easily understand manner and is very detailed with regard to each chakra.

If you only buy one this should be it.
This book goes well beyond the basics that are found in other books.Anodea Judith laces her work with insightful theory and psychology, to help you grow and connect.It has all the basics, but also much more.This is a great book to help you establish a chakra balancing practice.These are tools you can use throughout your life to help you keep balanced even in times of disaster and suffering.
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Subjects:  1. Body, Mind & Spirit    2. Chakras    3. General    4. Healing - Energy (Chi Kung, Reiki, Polarity)    5. Hinduism    6. Meditation    7. Metaphysical Phenomena - General    8. Miscellanea    9. New Age    10. New Age / Body, Mind & Spirit    11. New Age / Parapsychology    12. Parapsychology    13. Yoga    14. Body, Mind & Spirit / Healing / Energy (Chi Kung, Reiki, Polarity)    15. Mind, body, spirit: disciplines & techniques   

Reviews (36)

Excellent resource
Even though his book could be more organized, I give Dr. Cutler five stars for his content. I have owned the book for over four years and keep referencing it over and over. It outlines a conservative and safe protocol for mercury/heavy metal detoxification.

Essential Information on Mercury Poisoning
If you or someone you love has or suspects mercury poisoning, you need this book.Mercury poisoning and amalgam illness are very controversial subjects (at least in the U.S.), and it is often hard to get thorough information on properly diagnosing and treating it.This book is a godsend for those looking for answers.
The only one that works
I was almost dead. This works. First energy came back to me for each round of detox. Then allergies lessened, joint aches went away, stomach problems decreased.. Well, poisonoed people can have hundreds of symptoms, I wont count to 100. Read his forum on yahoogroups for more info.
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Subjects:  1. Health & Fitness / Alternative Therapies    2. Health/Fitness    3. Medical / Toxicology    4. Alternative Therapies    5. Chronic Fatigue Syndrome    6. Dental amalgams    7. Fibromyalgia    8. Health & Fitness    9. Medical    10. Mercury    11. Mercury poisoning    12. Neurology    13. Neurology (Specific Aspects)    14. Toxicology   

Subjects:  1. Anatomy    2. Life Sciences - Anatomy & Physiology    3. Medical    4. Medical / Nursing    5. Orthopedics    6. Osteopathy    7. Study Guides   

Editorial Review

Arnold Schwarzenegger hasn't competed as a bodybuilder since he won the Mr. Olympia title in 1980, but he remains the sport's No. 1 icon. He hosts an annual bodybuilding contest in Columbus, Ohio, and allows a column to be ghost-written under his name in a muscle magazine. Today's bodybuilders may have bigger muscles than Arnold ever did, but everyone inside and outside the iron game gives him credit for exponentially broadening the popularity of physique training.Read more

Reviews (229)

Wonderful, Comprehensive, User-Friendly... But Where Are the Women?!
With all of the other verbose reviews posted here extolling the various perks of this massive encyclopedia, I will merely say succinctly that "The New Encyclopedia of Modern Bodybuilding" nearly covers the sport from A to Z without missing a beat.It is a great reference book and I have been finding it very inspirational whenever I set out to develop a new routine for myself.The many personal stories told in Arnold's friendly voice are also generally interesting, and the chapters dealing more specifically with competitions and nutrition are noteworthy.
The Most Comprehensive Book Of It's Kind!
I originally bought this book around 20 years ago. I read it from cover to cover many times andlearned a tremendous amount! Years ago, I regrettably lent it out without ever getting it back so I recently bought another copy for my son when he started weight training.
arnold schwarzenegger bible
this is a must own for all lifters, beginers or vetrens of the sport. great pictures and info. ... Read more

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Profound - And Needed
I have to say, this author knows her stuff.
one of the best books I ever read
Ever had things happen to you that made you wonder why cetrain type of things seem to be happening to you over and over again? I stumbled up this book during the time of my divorce, when I was desperate to figure out why it happened, what was my lesson, and how do I make sure I learn it. One of the books that taught me a great deal about myself. I am now using it to raise and support my son better than my parents knew how. Tattoo of second chakra from this book made its way on my lower back as a permanent reminder of the fact that we are so much more than this mortal body.

A map of the human psyche
I loved this book - I found so much of myself in it, it was scary!I really think she has found a way to map the human spirit - and gives gentle encouragement and exercises to assist in healing any parts that have beenblocked or damaged.Anyone who is even mildly interested in the Chakras(or even looking to deepen a yoga experience) should consider this book. ... Read more

Subjects:  1. Alternate Spirituality    2. Body, Mind & Spirit    3. Chakras    4. Inspiration & Personal Growth    5. Metaphysical Phenomena - Chakras    6. Miscellanea    7. New Age    8. Spirituality - General    9. Complementary Medicine