Clear and authoritative, this unique book explores the results and clinical implications of research in spiritual healing, energy medicine, and the effects of intentionality. Rigorously evaluating the science of healing intention, it also makes recommendations for future research and investigations on the impact of spiritual healing practices in the clinical setting.
With a focus on helping clients participate in the self-management of their own treatment, this collection of effective and safe techniques and exercises provides practical information on relaxing muscles in spasm and easing associated muscular pain. Reader-friendly and accessible, it provides numerous exercises that can be used to treat existing conditions or to prevent further injury. While the exercises can be used in a management program under the direction of any therapist involved in the treatment of musculoskeletal disorders, they are also ideal for home use so patients can do them without special equipment or the assistance of others.
Combining scientific principles with movement and imagery exercises that are both effective and fun, this book demonstrates how to create a stronger body by toning the pelvic floor. Focusing on the biomechanics of the pelvic floor, which acts as a support for the inner organs and contains a passage for the urethra, the sex organs, and the rectum, this guide shows how the pelvic floor plays an important role in almost all movements, balance, and body posture. The exercises train the muscles and joints and improve the tone of the organs, thereby increasing energy flow, eliminating incontinence, and keeping sexual organs healthy.
Michael Gershon is a gifted writer and equally gifted scientist. He takes the world of the gut and explains its workings in great detail eliminating historical misunderstandings and common misperceptions along the way.
This lively book describes the discovery and therapeutic value of the craniosacral system in easy, understandable terms healthcare professionals and laypeople alike can understand. Dr. Upledger's colorful case histories explain the path that led to his discovery of this exciting medical modality. The book contains a play-by-play account of the development of CranioSacral Therapy, SomatoEmotional Release, and other concepts and techniques. It's recommended reading for therapists, patients, caregivers, and anyone interested in understanding how therapy performed on the craniosacral system can improve the quality of life.
This book describes a dynamic approach to the study of the musculoskeletal system and its relationship to the body's movements. The text contains more than 1,000 illustrations of the muscles, bones, joints and ligaments of the upper torso, arms and legs. The focus is on anatomy in its functional relationship to the actual movements of the body in different physical disciplines.
The companion volume to Anatomy of Movement, this book describes and illustrates specific exercises for strengthening each part of the musculoskeletal system...hundreds of photos and illustrations accompany the text.
Approximately 50" tall, about 3/4 adult size, this Budget Bart Skeleton is easy to handle, anatomically correct and economically priced. Features spinal nerves, vertebral artery, jaw on springs and cut calvarium. All joints are articulated; hands and feet are not articulated. The Budget Bart Skeleton comes with its own plastic stand and hook at the top for hanging. Size: 4'2" tall.