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Ancient Secrets of Facial Rejuvenation
Par Victoria J. Mogilner. 2006
This natural skin-care program is designed around the principle that the face reveals what the body feels and what the…
body suffers. It incorporates whole-body healing to prevent and counteract signs of aging without surgery or harsh chemicals -- and at no cost. Derived from massage, aromatherapy, acupressure, and traditional Chinese healing arts, these gentle techinques produce a more youthful face and lead to better physical health for the entire body. The book describes the skin?s function as one of the body?s major organs and shows how to use touch and massage on the pressure points in the face to improve the appearance of the skin and the health of the other organs. These simple techniques, some used in conjunction with essential oils, take just minutes to do and are easy to include in regular morning routines like putting on makeup or applying moisturizer. Breathing exercises, rountines for specific problems, and affirmations to rid the body and mind of toxins round out the book.365 Prescriptions for the Soul
Par Bernie S. Siegel. 2004
Dr. Bernie Siegel writes with humorous, down-to-earth wisdom that has improved the lives of countless readers. In 365 Prescriptions for…
the Soul, he treats us to his most user-friendly work of all: daily doses of inspiration and humor that gently and joyfully help us live more peaceful, loving, and fulfilling lives.Small Graces
Par Kent Nerburn. 1998
In twenty elegant pieces, writer, sculptor, and theologian Kent Nerburn celebrates the daily rituals that reveal our deeper truths. A…
companion piece to Kent Nerburn?s book Simple Truths, Small Graces is a journey into the sacred moments that illuminate our everyday lives. Through the exploration of simple acts, he reminds us to chart a course each day that nourishes the soul, honors the body, and engages the mind. Small Graces asks us to observe life?s quiet rhythms, the subtle shifts in perception and changes in light, the warm comfort of family voices; to feel the blessing of birdsong, the solitude of a falling leaf, the echo of footfall in snow-covered woods. By inviting us to recognize the hidden power of the ordinary, Small Graces reveals the mystical alchemy of the mundane made profound by the artistry of a well-lived life.In the Stillness Dancing: The Journey of John Main
Par Neil Mckenty. 2017
Long after ordination in 1963, John Main discovered that the form of prayer advocated by the swami already existed within…
the mainstream of Western Christianity but had fallen into disuse. From then on, he was to devote his life to restoring this form of Christian meditation to its rightful place within the Church. His work began with the foundation of a meditation centre at Ealing Abbey in London and led, some years later, to the foundation of the Benedictine Priory of Montreal and the establishment of a worldwide spiritual family linked through the daily practice of meditation. Neil McKenty paints an attractive portrait of this compelling Irish monk whose teaching and writing on meditation were to transform the lives of thousands of men and women.Opening to Meditation: A Gentle, Guided Approach
Par Diana Lang. 2015
In this beautiful book and downloadable audio companion, Diana Lang demonstrates that meditation is as simple as breathing. There is…
no mystery to it. Her pleasant, straightforward guidance makes meditation available to all. Along the way, she shows us the numerous benefits to be gained from meditation, and she writes and speaks beautifully about breathing, acceptance, intention, and the power of love.Aromatherapy for the Healthy Child
Par Valerie Ann Worwood. 2000
Aromatherapy taps the healing potential of Earth's ancient medicines, the essential oils that give plants their scent. Powerful yet safe,…
aromatherapy is a sound way to treat everything from diaper rash to asthma to self-esteem troubles in children. Many complaints such as aches and coughs that might otherwise have to wait for a visit to the doctor can be addressed immediately at home using the healing power of nature.This book will appeal to every parent who thinks proactively about their children's long-term physical and mental health. Valerie Ann Worwood offers an array of scientifically proven remedies, along with complete charts of essential oils and instructions for aromatherapeutic massage. Other chapters describe how aromatherapy can benefit seriously ill children when used in conjunction with Western medicine.Closer: Notes from the Orgasmic Frontier of Female Sexuality
Par Sarah Barmak. 2016
We think of the modern woman as sexually liberated - if anything, we're told we're oversexed. Yet a striking number…
of women are dissatisfied with their sex lives. Over half of women report having a sexual complaint, whether that's lack of desire or difficulty reaching orgasm. But this issue doesn't get much press; the urge is to ignore or medicalize it (witness the quest for 'pink Viagra'). If so many ordinary women suffer from sexual frustration, then perhaps the problem isn't one that can be addressed by a pharmaceutical fix - or isn't a problem. Maybe we need to get hot and bothered about a broader cultural cure: a reorienting of our current male-focused approach to sex and pleasure, and a rethinking of what's 'normal.'Using a blend of reportage, interview and first-person reflection, journalist Sarah Barmak explores the cutting-edge science and grassroots cultural trends that are getting us closer to truth of women's sexuality. Closer reveals how women are reshaping their sexuality today in wild, irrepressible ways: nude meetings, how-to apps, trans-friendly porn, therapeutic vulva massage, hour-long orgasms and public clit-rubbing demonstrations - and redefining female sexuality on its own terms.Sarah Barmak is a Toronto-based freelance journalist and author. Her writing has appeared in Maclean's, the Globe and Mail, the Toronto Star, Canadian Business, Marketing, and Reader's Digest.Girls Like Us
Par Gina Misiroglu. 1999
We all have moments from childhood that have molded our perceptions of ourselves and our lives. In Girls Like Us…
forty accomplished and influential women share these tender and uplifting moments from their own childhoods and teenage years. Isabel Allende tells of her parents' priceless gift in encouraging her to express her creativity; Faye Wattleton describes how a checkered and difficult childhood shaped her into the determined leader she is today; novelist Amy Tan explores the life of a young girl and her relationship to her mother in The Joy Luck Club. The book includes photographs of some of the contributors at the age they appear in their stories, as well as brief biographies of each. Girls Like Us celebrates the poignant coming-of-age moments experienced by prominent women of this century. This book is a great anthology for everyone wishing to cultivate and remember what it is to be young again.Spot of Grace
Par Dawna Markova. 2008
You don't have to discover penicillin, feed the poor in the streets of Calcutta, or be the first person to…
swim to Antarctica to make a remarkable difference in the world. The stories in Spot of Grace tell about moments when one person did something very simple -- asked a question in wonder, smiled from the heart, risked a reach across the chasm of isolation so many of us experience. Extraordinary things start with these ordinary gestures. And as they grow and flourish, they can make a profound difference in someone else's life.Still the Mind
Par Alan Watts. 2002
Mark Watts compiled this book from his father's extensive journals and audiotapes of famous lectures he delivered in his later…
years across the country. In three parts, Alan Watts explains the basic philosophy of meditation, how individuals can practice a variety of meditations, and how inner wisdom grows naturally.The Path of Transformation
Par Shakti Gawain. 2000
In this powerful book, Shakti brings us an exciting message for the new millennium. Questioning the traditional transcendent spiritual path,…
and challenging many popular New Age beliefs, she describes the journey we must all make in order to heal ourselves and our planet.Simple Truths
Par Kent Nerburn. 1996
Seldom does a book come along that speaks to the core issues of life with such clarity and wisdom. This…
profound book is deeply informed by the spiritual traditions of the West, the Far East, and the Native Americans, with whom the author has worked. It is a small treasure of wisdom about life's deepest issues. From the Book: Life is but a dream we renew each day. It is up to us to infuse this dream with light, and to cultivate, as best we are able, the ways and habits of love.Miracles of Mind
Par Russell Targ, Jane Katra. 1998
The authors begin with compelling evidence of psychic abilities gathered in Targ's remote-viewing experiments for the Stanford Research Institute. Targ…
reveals how the experiments were conducted and how subjects were able to describe remote locations with precise detail. Targ also presents the results of recently declassified, covertly funded CIA experiments in remote spying during the Cold War, published here for the first time. After surveying the scientific evidence of the mind's nonlocal powers, Targ and Katra apply this evidence to the field of healing. Incorporating ancient Eastern teachings and modern scientific evidence published in the most prestigious scientific journals, Targ and Katra explain the process of spiritual healing, which they describe as a quieting of the mind to open it to the community of spirit. The book stays with you long after you put it down. It can change the way you view the world -- and yourself.Meditation for Busy People: Sixty Seconds to Serenity
Par Dawn Groves. 1993
?This concise, jargon-free guide introduces a simple method for fitting meditation into a complex and overbusy lifestyle. The Meditation for…
Busy People (MBP) method is practical, portable, and suitable for any time frame -- from seconds to hours. It's also flexible enough to perform while sitting, standing, or walking. In a supportive, friendly style, the author shows us how regular or even sporadic meditation can allow us to manage life's everyday demands with greater ease. You'll quickly learn how to: fit meditation into your already crowded schedule, practice simple meditation techniques at work, home -- anywhere, conserve and replenish your energy, and reclaim your right to enjoy life instead of endure it.Holistic Health for Adolescents
Par Nada Milosavljevic. 2016
How yoga, aromatherapy, teas, and more can help you get and stay well. Stress. Fatigue. Depression. Sleeping problems. Issues with…
focus and concentration. Headaches. Substance abuse. These are all common problems that teenagers deal with. We have long been acquainted with the conventional treatments of therapy and prescription medications. It turns out there are also many complementary and alternative therapies available that have evidence-based track records of success. This book presents therapies based around the five senses—including acupressure, aromatherapy, yoga, sound/music therapy—to help teens with their mental health. Each chapter reviews the signs and symptoms of a problem and presents detailed treatment protocols and therapies. This all-inclusive book is one-stop shopping for teens and parents looking for new, synergistic, and different ways to handle life’s problems. As both a trained medical doctor on the faculty at Harvard Medical School and a noted complementary and alternative medicine specialist, Nada Milosavljevic brings a rich background of experience to this book.As children, we learned to get approval by creating facades to help us get our emotional and psychological needs met,…
but we also rebelled against authority as a way of individuating. As adults, these conflicting desires leave many of us feeling anxious or depressed because our authentic selves are buried deep beneath glitzy or rebellious exteriors or some combination thereof. In this provocative book, eclectic teacher and therapist Ira Israel offers a powerful, comprehensive, step-by-step path to recognizing the ways of being that we created as children and transcending them with compassion and acceptance. By doing so, we discover our true callings and cultivate the authentic love we were born deserving.Self-Compassion in Psychotherapy: Mindfulness-Based Practices for Healing and Transformation
Par Richard J. Davidson, Tim Desmond. 2016
Applying the art and science of self-compassion to day-to-day therapy work. This lucidly written guide integrates traditional Buddhist teachings and…
mindfulness with cutting-edge science from several distinct fields--including neurobiology, cognitive neuroscience, psychotherapy outcome research, and positive psychology--to explain how clinicians can help clients develop a more loving, kind, and forgiving attitude through self-compassion. The practice of self-compassion supports effective therapy in two vital ways: (1) It helps clients become a source of compassion for themselves; and (2) it helps therapists be happier and generate more compassion for their clients. Researchers now understand that self-compassion is a skill that can be strengthened through deliberate practice, and that it is one of the strongest predictors of mental health and wellness. The brain's compassion center, which neuroscientists call the Care Circuit, can be targeted and fortified using specific techniques. Filled with illuminating case examples, Self-Compassion in Psychotherapy shows readers how to apply self-compassion practices in treatment. The first two chapters illuminate what self-compassion is, the science behind it, and why it is so beneficial in therapy. The rest of the book unpacks practical clinical applications, covering not only basic clinical principles but also specific, evidence-based techniques for building affect tolerance, affect regulation, and mindful thinking, working with self-criticism, self-sabotage, trauma, addiction, relationship problems, psychosis, and more, and overcoming common roadblocks. Readers do not need to have any background in mindfulness in order to benefit from this book. However, those that do will find that self-compassion practices have the capacity to add new layers of depth to mindfulness-based therapies such as Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT), Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), Mindfulness-Based Stress Reduction (MBSR), and Mindfulness-Based Cognitive Therapy (MBCT).Hakomi Mindfulness-Centered Somatic Psychotherapy: A Comprehensive Guide to Theory and Practice
Par Greg Johanson, Lorena Monda, Halko Weiss. 2015
The authoritative text on Hakomi methods, theory, and practice. Hakomi is an integrative method that combines Western psychology and body-centered…
techniques with mindfulness principles from Eastern psychology. This book, written and edited by members of the Hakomi Institute-- the world's leading professional training program for Hakomi practitioners--and by practitioners and teachers from across the globe, introduces all the processes and practices that therapists need in order to begin to use this method with clients. The authors detail Hakomi's unique integration of body psychotherapy, mindfulness, and the Eastern philosophical principle of non-violence, grounding leading-edge therapeutic technique in an attentiveness to the whole person and their capacity for transformation.Living Well with Menopause: What Your Doctor Doesn't Tell You That You Need to Know
Par Carolyn Chambers Clark. 2005
Nurse and educator describes a thorough holistic approach to menopause. Gives advice on hot flashes, emotional changes, pain, fatigue, weight…
gain, decreased sex drive, bladder difficulty, insomnia, fuzzy thinking, and more.The Keeler Migraine Method
Par Robert Cowan. 2008
A revolutionary and scientifically backed prevention and rescue treatment plan for migraine attacks. More than 30 million people suffer from…
debilitating headaches. Yet our understanding of the science behind migraines is still in its in-fancy. At the Keeler Center for the Study of Headache, Dr. Robert Cowan and his team of specialists conduct some of the most cutting-edge research in the field. Their treatment program, which combines the latest alternative and conventional therapy strategies, has helped thousands of sufferers manage their symptoms effectively and regain control of their lives. As Dr. Cowan explains, each patient presents unique sets of triggers and pain patterns and requires a customized treatment approach. The Keeler method helps migraine sufferers identify their own headache triggers and then create an individualized formula for dramatically decreasing the frequency and severity of these attacks. It also illustrates how to design a foolproof, reliable ?rescue? plan when necessary, and offers surprising information, such as: · Why elimination diets and ?foods to avoid? lists may not work · Why frequently prescribed medications can actually make a headache worse · Why many headache treatments stop working over Time With a step-by-step program and expert advice throughout, The Keeler Migraine Method will be the most comprehensive guide to migraine management in the bookstore.