In the mid-1970s, a therapy called 'therapeutic touch'(TT) was introduced into the practice of nursing. This anthology of research articles explores every aspect of the subject, including the physics of claimed human energy field, which is an essential component of the theory underlying TT. It provides an account of the history of the practice.
Cultivating a Graceful and Fulfilling Life Through the Virtues of Water
Drawing on South and East Asian philosophies and medicines, this book illustrates how our bodies and minds are influenced by our actions, habits, aging, trauma and thought patterns.
Our initial experience of life and existence is tactile and spatial at its core. In Touch is Really Strange, Steve Haines takes readers on a fascinating exploration of touch - a complex and fundamental human experience. He explores the science behind how touch makes us feel real and connected, and how it is essential to the development of ......
This is a follow-up workbook to Gail Parker's Restorative Yoga for Ethnic and Race-Based Stress and Trauma, for readers who want to delve deeper into restorative practice as a means of combatting the harmful effects of ethnic and race-based stress and trauma. It also incorporates the effects of the COVID pandemic, and the health inequalities faced ......
Managing Common Conditions by Healing the Nervous System First
This thoughtful guide is essential reading for teachers and therapists looking to integrate trauma awareness into their practice with older adults. By encouraging students to accept their vulnerabilities, Spindler's method creates a gentler and more inward-looking approach that respects the body and the mind.
"This practical, fully illustrated handbook is the second in our series on dermatological diseases and their treatment with Chinese herbal medicine by Sabine Schmitz. This volume examines the cause and treatment of acne from a Chinese medicine perspective and provides advice for practitioners on the treatment of acne in their daily practice. It ......
Drawing from the wisdom of Chinese medicine, this book examines eczema from its core, providing proven-effective formulas. This guide also highlights the influence of environmental factors and emotional wellbeing. It is the perfect resource for those treating chronic skin conditions in their daily practice.
This comprehensive clinical guide on the treatment of insomnia bridges the gap between western and Chinese medicine approaches by clearly presenting the latest research and knowledge from the west whilst including over 500 clinical experience reports from Chinese medicine clinicians including treatment plans and diagnostic approaches.
Examining the treatment of hot flashes in menopause through an integrative lens, this book combines Chinese medicine approaches - including acupuncture and herbal medicine - with current Western frameworks of research. It covers pathophysiology, diagnosis, current research and adjunctive therapies, and suggests a fresh and interlinked approach to ......
