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Useful, important book. Highly recommend it.
This book is turning out to be a valuable tool for me in practice and teaching. I recommend it for students, teachers and health practitioners who want to use essential oils to enhance patient care. It is well-written, objective, practical and has extensive references, summary tables, appendices and index. As a physician, I appreciate its integrative approach. It is a good synthesis of history, chemistry, safety issues, experience, basic science, some of the most current clinical research, clinical applications and more. I especially liked the section on infection. In my opinion, it is an important work, which could well influence future research and clinical use of essential oils in the United States.

Outstanding Resource
This is a great book for any health professional wishing to enhance patient care with aromatherapy.As a nurse, Ifind it to be an outstanding resource full of scientifically based information related to essential oils and their uses. Dr Buckle has included an easy to use index to guide the reader to information on a variety of diseases and conditions which respond to aromatherapyintervention. This is a "must read" for anyone incorporating aromatherapy into a clinical or community setting.

Excellent choice
Sick of all those superficial and almost identical books about aromatherapy? Read more

Subjects:  1. Alternative Medicine    2. Aromatherapy    3. Consumer Health    4. Herbal Medications    5. Holistic Medicine    6. Medical    7. Nursing    8. Nursing - Pharmacology    9. methods    10. Medical / Alternative Medicine   

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Shame on you Lewin!
Corrupting the integrity of the amazon review system with viral marketers is a distasteful annoyance but it pales in comparison to preying on the hopes of the ill.
Author's response
In his/her short "review," "jubjub" makes the extremely serious accusation that either I, as author, or Irving Dardik, as the subject of the book, must have "paid" some of the reviewers, because of their positive comments. ("Jubjub" uses the derogatory term "infomercial language.") While I refrain from stooping to respond to such a base claim, I would ask why "jubjub" would seek to hide behind a mask of anonymity while making such a claim about me in such a public arena? Does she/he not have the decency or courage to simply identify themselves? What does she/he have to hide, if anything? (In entering this "review," I was asked to select a rating; as author, I simply entered its current rating, not wishing to skew the rate either way.)

Answers that do not come in the form of pills
It is amazing that everyone prays for an answer and then, when that answer shows up, those who have are so afraid to have that answer and, in their own lives, have not made one contribution to the betterment of human life, criticize those who have.These are not infomercials for Irv, they are written by people who's lives have been saved through his vision and brilliance.I am one of them.The way to be healthy is to "cause health".Health is not "an absence of disease".Health is HEALTH! ... Read more

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An important reference for Chinese women's medicine
While it necessarily falls short of its encyclopedic vision, Maciocia's latest will become an important reference, not only for those emphasizing women's medicine, but for anyone studying Chinese medicine theory. Sinceone cannot expect to present more than an overview of the breadth and depthof this speciality, the book's few shortcomings can easily beforgiven.Read more

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A little disappointing
Anyone reading the title of this book might justifiably assume it was going to deal with the type of energy manifested in Qi Gong, EFT (Emotional Freedom Techniques), acupuncture, Quantum-Touch and many other energy therapies - subtle energy it is often called.
A Mind-Boggling New Scientific Understanding
James Oschman has done it, he's presenting us with the rare gift of abreakthrough understanding of the human condition that includes a profound new theory of the mechanisms of life, one with critically important clinical implications.In prose that reads like a good adventure story he presents with great clarity, comprehensiveness, and extensive endnotes a mind-boggling story from the frontiers of biophysics. Reading merely the introduction to this immensely important book will open your mind to a radically different paradigm of human functioning, one that is laying the foundation for more fully understanding all kinds of phenomena of living processes thatheretofore have remained insoluble mysteries.Read more

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Trigger Point Therapy for Myofascial Pain
This manual is concise and easy to use.I bought it to use as a ready-reference in my practice and am very happy with the presentation.It can be flicked through quickly to find the relevant muscle or group you are evaluating and the text is easy to follow giving the main points under headings.The drawings are excellent.
Revises, expands the original INFORMED TOUCH with more techniques!
Donna works with Steven Finando, Ph.D., L.A.c. in TRIGGER POINT THERAPY FOR MYOFASCHIAL PAIN: THE PRACTICE OF INFORMED TOUCH , which goes a step farther in revising and expanding the original edition of INFORMED TOUCH to include chapters on qi, palpatory skills-building and more.
Informed Touch:A Clinician's Guide to the Evaluation and Treatment of Myofascial Disorders
I have found the book to be very helpful with trigger points, and where to investigate satellite trigger points.It explains referral zones and causative factors.It also gives you stretching and strengthening exercises specific to the area you are working. ... Read more

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Heal your Body review
The book arrived in perfect shape and in reasonable amount of time.I am not sure about the accuracy of the content of the book.

Handy Alphabetical Guide For Mind-Body Healing
This book is a handy, concise guide to the psycho-spiritual issues commonly connected to physical symptoms and illnesses.This material is present in some of the author's other books, but is nicely organized and compiled here for easy access.Louise has done excellent work in helping collect insights from the metaphysical healing field to help readers learn to heal themselves using the clues provided by the mind-body feedback system.

Better Health Naturally!
I have overcome several health issues by using this book to create new thought patterns. I thought it was a bunch of new age "Hooey" when I first heard about it. I am living proof it works. Excellent and HIGHLY recommended by this former non-believer. ... Read more

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Reviews (5)

Reflexology
I'm very happy with this book, I wanted to learn a simple way to show my partner that I care for her and to learn about how to keep ourselves feeling better and to enjoy life more.This book give very clear step by step instructions and teach's good tecnique in a way that is easily understandable and the results after trying a few times actually do feel good not only for my partner but for me to

Reflexology
This book is very detailed and gives a good explanation of the pressure points of the hands and feet, as well as the overall massaging techniques.Lots of pictures to follow.

Full of information and illustrations
I borrowed this book from the local library and love it so much I am going to buy it. It is easy to read and understand with lots of pictures nd techniques to try. It covers areas for bothhands and feet. I was interested in learning relexology for my own use after receiving a professional treatment. This book has helped me immensely. ... Read more

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Best singlenatural medicine book, I have read, which was written forboth laymen and practitioners
When patients ask me to recommend the book, most likely improve their health, Encyclopedia of Natural Medicine, Revised Second Edition, is the one I recommend, unless they suffer from diabetes, fibromyalgia, chronic fatigue or cancer.I recommend Michael Murray's How to Prevent and Treat Diabetes with Natural Medicine andHow to Prevent and Treat Cancer with Natural Medicine, when they are more specific, to patient problems.The information on liver detoxification, diabetes, alcoholism, attention deficits, depression, obesity, migraines, osteoarthritis, restless leg syndrome, obesity, high blood pressure, hepatitis and prostatitis has improved our patient outcomes.We have succeeded in totally eliminating restless leg syndromes, in 2 days, using research contained in this book.The prostatitis protocols have produced 75 % reductions in nocturia.The migraine protocols can totally eliminate histamine headaches and reduce migraine pain, at least 50 %.We were able to lower an insulin diabetic's blood sugar 50 points using Gymnema, a herbal, recommended by this book.The book isthoroughly and exhaustively researched and documented. This book is readable, unlike much of the original research, published in journals. The main addition, which would make the book more complete, would be additional information about bioidentical hormone replacement.I have heard Michael Murray lecture and he isbrilliant andknowledgeable. His interest in reducing suffering is obvious.Michael Murray and his books are excellent, impressive advertisements for Bastyr College of Natural Medicine, although I have never seen him promote Bastyr College. I doubt I am the first reader or lecture attendee, whowished theyhadtime to be trained, at Bastyr College, after learning how knowledgeable their professors are.
conditions that can be treated naturally
I believe it covers alot of conditions that can be treated naturally with homeopathy medicines.It is very informative.

best reference for natural medicine
I first began natural medicine survey with this book and after reading many its still the best of all.It looks like a medical textbook full of detailed and correct knowledge ..ty ... Read more

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Kindwall and Whelan Do It Again!
This textbook is considered by many to be the seminal reference for hyperbaric medicine today.I concur.Its comprehensive, up to date references make it a must for any medical library, whether you practicehyperbaric medicine or not.The release of the second edition was timed tocoincide with the publication of the first text devoted solely tohyperbaric facility safety:Hyperbaric Facility Safety: A Practical Guide,also available from Best Publishing.As editior of the text on hyperbaricsafety, I think they make a perfect complementary set: one that covers thespectrum from medical to practical operational issues. ... Read more

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Reviews (34)

Sick and Tired - Reclaim your inner terrain
Excellent, well written, easy to understand.Once you know, you can't not know any more!

Is Acid the Cause of Your Problems?
I have read this book and I do not agree with it.Certainly eating vegetables is a good way to go and will help you lose weight- no doubt about it!
Cleansing your body
I totally agree with dr young's view on yeast and fungus, I have seen it with myself at only 23 and feeling sick and tired and with no energy. I managed to research the sick and tired feeling after going to the doctors for many years and being told I have a virus!!
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Reviews (9)

FIve Stars Seems a bit much but let me explain ...
I have been training in TCM most of my life now.The thing about a lot of these transations is that people often make assumptions based on grammer ECT ... about what these books are worth ... my Chinese is OK ... but I don't have perfect grammar and most Chinese respect that.There is a bit of Chinglish in this book, but it is definately read-able.The books from the mainland are usually the ones with the clinically tested, and/or properly translated point selections and combinations.Giovanni's and Deadman's Point Selections are INSANE, most of them make NO sense from the stand point of properly trained traditional Chinese medicine, get this book for the point cominations if anything.
Not all bad, but there are alternatives
I was given a copy of this book when I signed up for training courses in the Nanjing University of Traditional Chinese Medicine.It isn't all bad, and I learned a lot from it.The problem is that one can learn so much more from other texts such as Maciocia's Foundations of Chinese Medicine and Deadman, Mazin and Baker's A Manual of Acupuncture.This book tries to be comprehensive, but it is, at times, incomprehensible.For example, Maciocia's writings on TCM Syndrome Differentiation is much easier to comprehend than the equivalent chapters here.In fact, I found myself studying Foundations instead of this book for such topics as the 8 principles.This book also assumes too much.It does not recognize the fact that most westerners cannot readily grasp the marked differences in western and eastern philosophy.Again, this is a topic that Foundations (and Web that has no Weaver) covers much more excellently.
Please Remember
I have been studying oriental medicine for the past 5 years intensively. I am currently preparing for a trip to beijing to practice medicine in China as an internship. Read more

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The ONLY Authoritative Chinese Nutrition Resource I have been able to find!
This book is THE BEST book on chinese nutrition I have ever been able to find! The author is a Licensed Acupuncurist and a Medical Doctor from Germany and extremely detailed, thorough, and organized. There are chapters explaining Traditional Chinese Medicine Theory, General Nutrition, Common Disease Patterns and Food Treatment, Individual Food Therapeutics, Case Studies, Food Tables by Energetics, and Food Tables by Name. I'm in love with this book! It is easy to use, and very practical! A must have for your library if you like nutrition, chinese medicine, or just want to treat health problems naturally with food! Try it out! You won't regret it!

A Helpful Reference
Our family has recently seen a Chinese nutritionist to help my son's acne and my daughter's digestive problems.This philosophy of eating is in juxtaposition to the typical American diet we have consumed all our lives, so this book was helpful in clarifying instructions from our nutritionist.The philosophy of Chinese medicine is well explained, even for a newcomer like me.It explains what foods are acceptable, in what combination, with what health problems.It was interesting to learn how climate changes affect the foods you should be eating. Much of the book is actually written for the use of a nutritionist, with notes on which herbs to prescribe.The book is well organized, making it easy to look up certain foods or food types. Overall, I would recommend this book.

substantial effort
If you are a practitioner of TCM looking for a text that is theoretically sound and clinically relevant, look no further. Its modern layout, use of currently accepted terminology and comprehensiveness make this book a great leap forward for education and practice in TCM Nutrition. ... Read more

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worth a buy if you do not mind typos
Clinical Application of Neuromuscular Techniques is an alternative to Travell's Trigger Point Manual if you do not do TP injections. It has great pictures, well explained treatment techniques (if you are up to date with your anatomy and medical terms) and lots of references. The disadvantage are typos (the editor must have had a bad day and was unable to write the German words for the references right, but also some English words are off!) Parts of the text are repeated in the book twice, what I thought is unnecessary and only adds to the number of pages but not the quality of content. ... Read more

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Useful for the practicing physician and student
Pretty good book though I was surprised about the author's comment about the late, great osteopath Larry Jones who actually developed positional release through strain/counterstrain.I remember Larry as being a friendly, helpful chap who was much more flexible regarding his techniques rather than the rigid clinician that the author describes. Regardless, the British Osteopath Chaitow goes into details of the various positional release techniques such as strain/counterstrain, functional release etc. which helps clarifies all the terminology. Chaitow also has a video which is a good acompaniment to the book. Kind of wish I had this for the boards.

It's THE book !
On a very complete way, once more, Chaitow shows on Positional Release Techiniques important ways to restablish functional state of different structure, such as muscle spasm, enhacing circulation and more. A very fine book that will be usefull for many manual trehapists. If you have any doubt, don't wait more, acquire it ! ... Read more

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Reviews (7)

Great Introduction to Ayurveda
This book was a clear yet comprehensive introduction to a very complex system of medicine with which I had had no previous experience.It was very helpful.

A basic book
This is a basic book on Ayurveda, giving a great overview on its basic principles. Anyone intersted on this subject should read it, and it is very suitable for beginners.

excellent book
I had the privilage of being treated by Dr. Lad as well as going to several clases he gives at the Ayurvedic institute in Albuquerque NM. The book is a wonderful aid in trying to understand and identify health and disease. You have to be able to understand that "western" medicine is not the answer for everything and that in many cases it will eventually make you even sicker. What do you prefer, Prozac or a cup of some herbal tea that will eventually help you with depression?. What do you prefer, a cup of chamomile tea along with jatamansi or Pepto Bismol?.Ayurveda is something very real, helpful and extremely cheap. Hmmmm..... just wondering why allopacy wants to destroy alternative methods. Even better, is Ayurveda really an alternative treatment? 3,000 years before Jesus Ayurveda was being practiced...so, just wondering who�s really alternative. Give ita try, Vasant Lad is a great humble and loving person. ... Read more

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Way too difficult for anyone not deep into homeopathy
I was sadly misled by all these glowing reviews. You'd have to be a herbologist or a wizard from Hogwarts to make these remedies. It's annoying how they keep calling the dog or cat "your companion." And there was nothing in the index about spraying or behaviorial problems.
Homeopathic pet care
Good book. Fairly basic or moderate beginner level.
Nearly all you need to know
I purchased this book a few weeks ago and was very impressed with the simple way it was laid out.I have just ordered another 2 copies, because my holistic veterinary surgeon 'borrowed' the book and decided to keep it, and an animal naturopath also requested a copy.
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the best
This book has everything you need to know for your national boards. Many tests and review exercises are included. Everyone in my class has purchased this book abd has passed the board with no problems. ... Read more

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This practical guide assists them well a neophyte's need in veterinary acupuncture.
It is a simple and easy book of understanding, of the way that the students, in his course beginning, need to understand the Chinese medicine. But for a professional acupunturist he also has his usefulness, because that the part 3 on treatment serves more commonly as a fast guide of treatment for the diseases found. Its serves as a book of incomes. In spite of knowing that the Chinese medicine seeks the treatment of the patient and not of the disease in itself, trying to balance the patient, nevertheless, as a first treatment this book aids the professional to give the first steps. I recommend a lot of this book to students of veterinary Chinese medicine and the acupunturists that are in the beginning of his professional life as acupunturist.

Four Paws Five Directions: A Guide to Chinese Medicine for Cats and Dogs
Great book. I am a certified acupressurist for horses and this book rounded out my understanding to include our smaller four footed friends. Well written with great diagrams on actual animals to facilitate correct point finger placement.

Every Dog owner should own this book
The material is increditable in this book.We need this knowledge in all of our lives. ... Read more

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Reviews (9)

The Healer's Manual
I found the book very interesting and informative. I had very little
excellent everyday resource
The author made it very easy to use all the exercises and make it so it is an everyday resource for all practitioners from beginner to advanced. It gives you the back to basics of what so many lightworkers seem to forget once they get into the realm of having clients.

Great beginner to intermediate
Good stuff, basic to intermediate level healing techniques. The author does a great job of explaining (and proving) somewhat complex ideas related to hands-on vibrational healing. I've been involved with this field of study for a few years and I still learned a few things. ... Read more

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