Medicine Books

The book is great but I hate to have to type all of this new way of saying the product was good and service great. But having to go through all of this mess is too much!

sooo much information. subjects on everything. i have over thirty books on natural and alternative medicine and once in a while i get one that is so
thorough and easy to understand, thanks to james a duke.

I really like this book and have learned a lot from it. I recommend this book for anyone who deals with herbs.

One of the best guides i have seen,covering 180 herbs and a reference on a lot of common ailments.

So you're looking for an alternative to pill popping ? Now that's a change! I'm in awe of people who think it it's ok to take a pill to prevent something that they think is going to happen - for example, a friend mentioned that she needs to take a strong pain pill (I won't mention the name here) because she "may" get back pain. That's not what pills were made for. If you worry about the side effects of even the mildest drugs, then this book is for you. I hate taking any kind of medication, and am always on the lookout for alternatives to medication. Give me an herb or a fruit, or vegetable, and tell me to take that for a medical problem, and I'll happily give it a try!

I like this book because it's filled with information on various natural remedies. There's a reason God created these herbs and plants - for us or the animals to use them to cure ourselves. Sure, we can't cure everything, but this book certainly shows you how to "cure" or control many, many problems. I highly recommend it!

Another one I love is "Back to Eden" by Jethro Kloss.

Everyone has their own definition of happiness. But how many people do you know who are really, truly happy? It seems we are always a little less than satisfied with ourselves, our relationships, our possessions, our job...the list goes on. Still, we go on striving to find happiness. Usually, we look in all the wrong places.

Blair Lewis, a long-time medical practitioner from the Midwest, is one of the happiest people I know. But he wasn't always like that. It took years of searching and experimentation for him to reach his goal. And when he found ideas or techniques that worked for him, he shared them with others who were also searching for true happiness. While he has been using his personal understanding of happiness to transform the lives of his patients for the past 20 years, he has finally distilled his unique approach to wellness into a book, Happiness: The Real Medicine and How It Works.

Blair gets at the things that lead to real and enduring happiness. His practices and techniques are drawn from the oral tradition of Himalayan yoga masters and have been tried and tested over thousands of years. There is nothing fancy in this book, just practical information and profoundly simple techniques that are the core of yogic self-transformation.

Blair uses his own personal quest to find happiness to lead the reader through the first half of the book as he shows us how to develop a personal philosophy that will bring clarity to our lives and identify the major obstacles to lasting happiness. He blends his stories of how learning yoga science and ayurveda into an easy-read autobiography that never looses sight of its goal. Blair's story brings the student-teacher relationship to life in a manner that is refreshing, modern and practical.

This is hands-down the best introduction to the philosophy of yoga as self-transformation I've seen. It's the kind of book that can make advanced yoga practitioners re-evaluate their personal practice, while at the same time is great for friends, family, and co-workers who might be completely new to the theory and practice of yoga.

Get two copies, and give one to someone you love.

Featuring black-and-white illustrations and the occasional humorous cartoon, Happiness: The Real Medicine and How It Works is a self-help guide to improving one's outlook and quality of life. Author Blair Lewis reveals that happiness is an intrinsic human condition, obscured by negative emotions such as fear and guilt, and the never-ending quest for material possessions. Chapters cover traits shared by happy people such as self-restraint, disentanglement from conflict, and the cultivation of a quiet mind; how to develop a positive personal philosophy and wean oneself from the pharmaceuticals marketed to promote "happiness"; techniques for obtaining happiness including learning to love oneself, meditation, and yoga therapy; and much more. Happiness: The Real Medicine and How It Works looks especially to the ancient wisdom of East India as it guides the reader's thoughts toward a more pleasant and fulfilling existence.

This is book is a true gem. Nowhere else have I found such a simple,
practical and yet profoundly useful guide to creating a life for yourself that
is joyful and productive. I would recomend this book to anyone looking
to bring a little happiness into their life and the lives of their loved ones.

Wow! This book is great for people of all ages! It gives you specific guidelines that you can use on a daily basis to learn how to handle life's ups and downs with grace and with a positive frame of mind. Very practical and easy to understand! Thank you, Blair!

I have used Blair Lewis's book "Homepathic Remedies" for eighteen years. Therefore I was delighted to read his latest book on happiness. The chapters on diaphragmatic breathing have been very helpful to me and I recommend that every age learn this.

There is a lot of wonderful information packed inside this little book. It is worth the investment to see how color actually affects our everyday lives.

Full of good things to teach you
and for you to learn.
This book is full of good information
for those interested in color and all
that color means.
Highly recommended.

Great book.. When I received the book I was surprised that it was so little. But, do not let that fool you. For such a little book it is jammed packed with great information. I LOVE the book. I have so many book marks in it. Can throw it in my purse and go off and do a healing.
Thank you Ted for another great book.

I ordered this cheap little book thinking it would be like a basic introduction to color and having different colors to enhance or affect different frames of mind. Boy was I pleasantly surprised! There is a mountain of information in this little thing! Not only does it cover basic color concepts, it goes into Chakra, Reiki, Pendulum, and more. What a wonderful source book! I will be reading this again, and using it for reference.

Do not let the number of pages deceive you, there is a tremendous amount of information concerning color and the metaphysical significance. This work shows the application of color in several different ways to be used in spiritual clearing. This work can lead you to more in depth study of several disciplines. Enjoy the study.

This book has helped to change my life! It has not left my bedside table since the day I bought it! I don't think it will ever be filed away onto the bookshelf! It has taught me so much about myself and my own ability to really help myself and to know myself. I have gotten so much out of the exercises which, by the way, are all conveniently located at the back of the book, that I have advised everyone I know to get a copy. I have some friends, who once they read it and work with the exercises, have bought many copies to give away as gifts. It could be such a wonderful world if everyone would follow these guidelines and really get to know themselves and help others to do the same. I think it should be mandatory reading for everyone! Enjoy it! Namaste!

If you are truly ready to change, but need some vital direction, then read this book. It will have deep effects.
This book is a strong reminder to commit to yourself spiritually. The open, honest, and perceptive narrative, followed by easily applied exercises (many dealing with chakras and energy), helped give insights that had a real impact. I could sense shifts occurring that have already allowed me to view myself, others, and the purpose of life, differently. You can "feel" the truth of what she is saying. It helped develop an inner wisdom that, in turn, brought me closer to an inner peace.
Content included:
Clear description of properties of chakras and how to see and work with their energy.
Explanation and exercises to enable one to "know" your intuitive ability.
A clearer understanding of our journey through the physical plane.
The exercises are ones you can take with you wherever you are.
She manages to do all this, while reminding us that she too, experiences the work we are all here to do.
Everyone will get what they need from this book.
Laura Alden Kamm has been given a gift that she is kindly using to help others along their path.

A clear, informative, fascinating read. Laura Kamm is a medical intuitive with a difference, not only can she perceive the energetic configurations of health and wellness, but she can also act as a catalyst to healing.
Beautifully written and very encouraging for those who wish to develop their intuitive faculties.
There are some unique exercises in the book that help develop greater awareness. Laura Kamm also looks at major illnesses and their energy signature, she suggests what kind of emotional or psychological attitude might have created them. A worthwhile read for everyone in the healing and consciousness arena.

This book really guides one to use our inner powers to heal. Please read it
many times to get all it has to offer.

INTUITIVE WELLNESS: USING YOUR BODY'S INNER WISDOM TO HEAL began with the author's recovery from a near-death experience twenty years ago, leaving her with the ability to telepathically scan the structure of a person's body to see inner disturbances. INTUITIVE WELLNESS uses this foundation of experience plus her ability to train others in the skill, providing chapters which offer easy exercises to help readers learn about their own unique energy systems. An excellent survey expands the 'how to' world of healing and is a recommended pick for any new age collection strong in psychic knowledge or health.

Diane C. Donovan
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Well, I can't say that I'm and expert at embroidery, but I'd like to be one day and this seems to be a good place to start. The book is very simply laid out, the instruction is very clear and it has very simple illustrations to go along with it. And it is filled with lots of great projects that seem easy to accomplish. I plan on using this as an activity that my 7 year old daughter and myself can learn together. Should be lots of fun.

My husband and I bought this book for our 8 year old daughter this year for Christmas. She has been wanting to learn to embroider for a while now. This book is very good! It is thorough and starts with the very basics. It covers much more than just embroidery though as well. It also covers needle work and cross stitch. The authors clearly explain all the supplies needed, how to work the stitches, and give great projects for the kids to do. It is a great resource and will be lovingly used for years to come. We bought some of the supplies listed in the book to make a little embroidery kit for her and she absolutely loves it. She is already partly through her first project. I highly recommend this book!!!

I recently purchased the how-to-book of Kids Embroidery, by Kristin Nicholas. It's terrific. The book is descriptive with step by step lessons on how to make an embroidery project. I have 3 girls, elementary school age that can follow the directions in the book. It's exciting to see the vivid photos of multi-cultural children in the book, as well as the illustrations of how-to's. I would recommend this embroidery book for anyone who'd like to give a gift to a child or adult, buy for themselves, or donate to a teacher's classroom for projects during school. This book will keep the kids busy for hours, and in the end, they'll have crafted a beautiful project as a gift or for themselves.

I enjoy this book and similiar ones that are based on a Waldorf-education approach to crafting. The projects are well-explained and useful as well as beautiful. "Kids Embroidery" is a down-to-earth book of crafting with easy to follow directions.

I've been a fan of Kristen's work for years. Her knitting patterns are fun and beautiful, so imagine my delight when I stumbled upon this book! This easy-to-follow book offers instructions on all of the different stitches that can be used to make all of the different colorful, creative, and innovative patterns she has designed. I'm 35 and I'm set to try my hand at this cool craft!

My only complaint with this wonderful book is that it doesn't touch on childhood vaccinations. This is an important topic in natural healing and the word vaccination isn't even mentioned in the index. Since this book was written in 1998, perhaps the chickenpox vaccine was still very new and the measles vaccine was very commonly used. I understand that one book can't cover all topics, but this is a big one. I would think parents who are looking for natural alternatives to health and healing would like to at least question their options when considering when and whether to vaccinate their children. There is an entire chapter dedicated to treating chicken pox and herpes, but nothing on measles. Neither vacccination will I give to my 11-month-old son and I am always looking for more information on the topic.

Although the book isn't loaded with complex medical terms, it isn't shy on information. It is written for the layman (with occasional pictures and tips boxes), and provides a well-rounded approach to diagnosing and gently treating COMMON illnesses in children. At the same time, the authors were careful to encourage traditional medical advice when appropriate

As a mother of a 14-month old, I have used this book numerous times. It is a life-saver for someone who is not intersted in feeding their kids antibiotics at the first sign of sickness. I have found all the answers to all of my questions about my daughter's health, starting with how to correctly evaluate fever to natural remedies for vomitting. The book is very well organized -it's easy to find answers to any common medical questions one could have. I feel so good about treating my daughter the natural way - I know it is so much better for her in the long run. This book is a must have for any parent who is interested in natural ways to promote and keep their child's health.

This book has been very useful for me and my 4 children. I found the subject of the use of herbs with children broad, but lacking for children under 1 year. The many tips and recipes were wonderful and easy; the charts were helpful, and the "when to see your Dr" was especially useful.

I give it 4 stars for lacking matter for older babies and also because it is very pro-vaccination and there's almost a bias against those that choose against doing so. However, the mention is minimal, so if you can overlook the few mentions of the vaccination issue this is a very wonderfully written and useful book.

Thanks to Linda White and Sunny Mavor for an easy to use reference. Finally a book that focuses on kid's health with understandable remedies and ingredients that available from your local grocery or health food store.

After reviewing this book from the prespective of a Certified Holistic Nutritionist, I believe this to be an invaluable resource for those who have children in their homes. It is full of common sense information that will help parents in protecting their children's health without compromising it due to unnecissary drugs.

This is a great book. I'm in a yoga teacher training program and was doing a project on Kripalu so I ordered this book. I am thrilled with it so far and I'm sure I'll be using it a lot when I start teaching.

This is a practical guide for new and seasoned Yogis. It includes the basics for breathing, meditation, and even provides two home practice flows along with a template for adding variety. There are inspirational personal experiences, step by step asanas, and much more for all ages and Yogi levels. My new copy has become my personal Yoga guide and has inspired me to develop a home practice which I began after buying the book 8 weeks ago. Now I practice daily.

I was fortunate to have the opportunity to practice yoga while attending college in the 70's; I never forgot leaving that hour and a half usually feeling the best I ever felt. Yes, it was a physical experience, but witout explaination or introduction, it went beyond the physical. Just recently (age 59), I decided to get reacquainted with the practice.

As I studied and searched, I came into contact with Stephen Copes fantastic book "Yoga and the Quest for the True Self". This fantastic book led me to learn about and come to understand the Kripalu yoga method [ yes folks there is much more than just the hatha yoga we all seem to come into contact with]; this great practice is a combination of the physical hatha yoga and meditation. Please don't be overwhelmed; it's, in my book, the perfect combination.

As one who finds himself progressing on a daily basis, I highly recommend these two books. I suggest the reader, searcher, learner to explore a basic hatha yoga book or experience while reading "Kripalu Yoga" and branching out to Stephen Copes book for the "icing on the cake".

Stephen Cope, by the way, is one of the Senior teachers at the Kripalu Yoga Center.

I'm pleased to make this discovery myself and even happier to share my experience.

Namaste ........

As a Kripalu Yoga Teacher I had been waiting for a book that summarizes yet comprehensively explains the Kripalu Yoga tradition. Without minimizing the asana practice the book manages to cover the essence of Kripalu Yoga and taking the practice off the mat to encourage a healthy and spiritually rich lifestyle. I must mention that Kripalu Yoga is accessible to people of all ages and levels of practice. It can be as gentle or rigorous a physical practice as one wants it to be but it can also be as spiritual a practice as one wants it to be. This is the beauty of Kripalu Yoga and the book, Kripalu Yoga, makes this abundantly clear.

Along with affirming the other reviews on this book, I would like to add that I have recently begun teaching yoga and have found this book to be an excellent tool for developing my class formats and information sharing. There is a wealth of information, presented in clearly stated, understandable and comprehensive text, that I can quickly commit to memory to share with my students, or jot down in an outline to reference during class instruction. Having purchased and read volumes of books on yoga, this is the first I have come across that has been helpful in that regard. Kripalu is a beautiful form of yoga that brings the true essence of the practice to life.

I love this little book. The author is motivating and the poses are described accurately. However I wouldn't recommend it for a beginner without any yoga experience. It does help when you know the poses. The routines at the end are nice and easy to follow. It's small enough to fit in any bag and doesn't weigh anything when you need to watch the weight (flying).

I'm taking my first yoga class next week after reading this book!! The author's personal account of using yoga to improve her health is inspiring. What prompted me to explore yoga myself though was her explanation of how it can benefit others, plus her down to earth approach to yoga. She has easy to understand descriptions and depictions of poses and breathing exercises. She also emphasizes that yoga is an activity that can be beneficial upon first attempts but is even more useful if one is patient and practices over time.

This book is a great start for a person interested in yoga. The pictures are helpful. The descriptions great. It is a wonderful size for taking to the gym or anywhere. If you are interested in getting into yoga this book would be of great assistance. I have given a couple away as gifts so far.

As I was in the "downward-facing dog" yoga position enjoying Oolong tea with a dash of soy contemplating my little pilates workout that I had just completed, I thought, "darn that Erika Dilman, if she hasn't completely changed my "little" life for the better"!
I look forward to her next little book and hope she considers "the little prostate care book" for her next project.

I have been taking yoga classes for over a year, have several videos and cds. However, I carry this book with me. Whenever I have a wait in an office, I just do a few simple stretches from the book. Some mornings I only have 15 minutes, and I choose a few from each section. The poses are easy to understand, the descriptions are well written. This book is simple, yet powerful.

I have been in medicine for 32 years and this is one of the best books I have ever read in regard to medicine. We get so focused on the problem as a part that we become blinded to the patient as a whole. The more technical we get the further away from the patient we get. And yet I have seen what a difference it makes to "lay on of hands". Remember you should always touch the patient no matter if it is just to shake hands. We are creatures of touch not of electronics and lab results. I would recommend that this be read by everyone in the medical field.

I just recently ran across this book, not having been aware of its existence. It took awhile for me to get through it, because it was filled with so many riveting stories, and each story is such a teaching. I wish I had had such a courageous role model when I was in medical school. Dr. Lown's words empower me even more now, as I practice Mind-Body medicine. Abby Caplin, MD. San Francisco, CA

I was assigned this book in an East/West compartive medical class for College, and everybody loved it not just as a literary work but guide to life. Lown shares an ability with Dr. Andrew Weil in that his compassionate and balanced philosophies on life and medicine are backed up and validated by hisscientific knowledge. This book is just as much official text as it is commentary. Most anyone with an interest or passion in medicine or the healing arts would find enrichment from "The Lost Art of Healing."

I bought a copy for myself, and now I am trying to give a copy to everybody I know who is involved in patient care. Most of us went into the medical field with noble aspirations to take care of others and in doing so, to grow ourselves as human beings. The process of going through a medical education debases in many respects our initial aspirations. I read this book and found myself recentered. Dr. Lown approaches medicine as an opportunity to glean from the people for whom he cares. The book is filled with anecdotes gathered from decades of doctoring. The stories lead the reader along the same journey that the author has taken in coming to a sense of himself as a healer. The characters whom have filled his life are interesting and the story of Dr. Lown's personal journey from medical student, to researcher to teacher and master clinician, is fascinating. I highly recommend this book. It has changed the way that I approach my work and given me a zest for opportunities to grow in this profession.

In a profession dominated increasingly by science and technology, it is heartening to hear a courageous voice who spoke forcefully and emphatically against the dehumanization of medicine and for the urgent need to return to the traditional ethos of medicine. This coming no less from a physician of Dr Lown's stature and credentials, a technological wizard who had given the world the first cardioverter and DC defribillator. and yet managed to stay aloof and above the lure of medical scientific and technical sophistry which had captured the awe and fantasy of many of today's medical students and doctors alike. Debunking the myth of the omnipotence of clinical medicine, Dr Lown sought to reconcile the divide between the art and science of medicine, advocating a more humane approach towards the management of patients. He is both a philosopher and a healer, equipped with an open mind and divergent mindset extending beyond the normal confines of medical practice. As a young medical student struggling with the heavy workload imposed by an explosion of medical scientific knowledge, Dr Lown's book is thought-provoking and inspiring, a timely reminder that knowledge and academic grades are merely a means to an end and that human qualities such as empathy, compassion and a sound understanding of the human condition is not only crucial in medical practice, but must be reinforced and developed in the impressionable medical student navigating through rigors and constraints of his studies and training.

An excellent book on magnetics, easy to read and understand. I was introduced to magnetic health products by a friend and have never felt better in my life. Sleeping on a magnetic mattress has convinced me of the power of magnets in health and wellness. I have a 10 year old springer spaniel with hip displaysia who also sleeps on magnets, she is an entirely new dog, more energetic and with less discomfort. After reading this book I can now comfortably talk magnets with my friends and family and highly recommend their use for a better quality of life.

Page History: Richard K. Page 103 and 104 Where can I receive info on undershirt designed for person having rotator cuff muscle.Have not yet the complete book, but am impressed. Truly believe magnets help.

Dr. Ronald Lawrence once again displays his views on "other forms" of health care. Having been an advocate of "alternative medicine" for many years one can read this book with joy and anticipated insight by a doctor that is steps ahead of the rest when it comes to alternative health care in the USA. Highly recommended reading for all.

This book helped me learn how to apply magnets to my body, what to expect, and how to communicate this knowledge to my neurologist. After suffering from a spinal cord injury and a cervical fusion the remainder of my discs were collapsing and I was suffering from horrible headaches and muscle spasms. Neurologists said I needed more operations and would end-up in a wheelchair if I didn't have them. Now, my doctor cannot believe the change and either can I. This book is VERY easy to understand and was hard for me to put down. I have recommended it to several people with disabilities of all sorts. We all know there is no magic wand. However, Dr Lawrence has relayed all the important information about the benefits and also misconceptions of magnet therapy. This book has helped me find a way to live with a problem I've had since a car accident in 1991. Get the facts so you dont waste your money on the many different magnetic devices on the market. Be an informed consumer and be pain free. I look forward to more of his writings on this topic.

I have started my own home based medical magnet distribution business and read this book whick offers a clear and comprehensive understanding about magnets and their medical properties that really work. Both for my own information, and as an invaluable sales tool, this book is a must have and had benefited me and my business enormously.