Healing Arts Press

One of the first rules of child-rearing is “condemn the behaviour, not the child.” Yet this common sense rule doesn't seem to apply in the case of attention deficit disorder, or ADHD, where the very name of the condition implies that those labelled with it are “disordered,” “deficient,” and incapable of paying attention.

Every day our bodies strive to adapt and stay balanced, energised and healthy, yet chronic stress and the resulting elevation of stress hormones such as cortisol have been shown to be major factors behind, not only fatigue and weight gain, but, also, many chronic and degenerative diseases.

Food sensitivities, chronic inflammation, obesity, and chronic disease are on the rise. Could our modern diets and mindless eating habits be to blame? How do you reboot your system--body, mind, and spirit--and start the path to radiant health? In this easy-to-follow guide to Ayurvedic dietary resets, Vatsala Sperling, Ph.D.

For some people, recovering from a Lyme disease infection can become an endless battle with physical, mental, and neurological symptoms, especially if it's not diagnosed early. After they both contracted Lyme in 2001, Vir McCoy and Kara Zahl embarked on standard antibiotic protocols.

Our bones are the framework of support for our bodies, much like the walls and beams of a house. Yet the alignment of the skeleton along the vertical axis of gravity is largely overlooked today, even by fitness experts and yoga teachers.

Weaving together the ancient wisdom of herbalism and the most up-to-date scientific research on cancer, aging and nutrition, renowned herbalist and clinical nutritionist, Donald Yance, reveals how to master stress, improve energy levels, prevent degenerative disease and age gracefully with the elite herbs known as adaptogens.

· Explores the structures of the vocal tract and their functional relationships to the entire musculoskeletal system with detailed drawings · Examines the components of the larynx and pharynx, the effects of muscular tensions on the vocal cords, the importance of skeletal alignment, and the complex roles of the diaphragm, soft palate, lips, and tongue in vocalization · Provides exercises and ...

In this practical scientific guide, micronutrient researcher, Kedar N. Prasad, reveals the latest revolutionary discoveries in the use of antioxidants to treat Parkinson's and Huntington's disease. He details how the proper combinations of vitamin and antioxidant supplements, along with polyphonic compounds such as curcumin and resveratrol, can greatly increase the effectiveness of standard ...

In this comprehensive guide to subtle energy and its associated physical manifestations, Robert Henderson reveals how the discomfort and pain you carry in your physical body is related to the energies of the life you have experienced. The author explains the eight types of subtle energy: ...

Humming is one of the simplest and yet most profound sounds we can make. If you have a voice and can speak, you can hum. Research has shown humming to be much more than a self-soothing sound - it affects us on a physical level, reducing stress, inducing calmness and enhancing sleep as well as lowering heart rate and blood pressure and producing powerful neurochemicals such as oxytocin, the “love” ...

Colloidal silver was widely used as a natural antibiotic and antiviral until the mid-20th century when its use was overshadowed by the development of pharmaceutical antibiotics. Now with the rise of antibiotic-resistant infections, colloidal silver has re-entered the sights of medical researchers, alternative health practitioners and those looking to take control of their own health.

· Explains the phenomenon of male menopause and how to deal with it · Reveals scientific evidence of testosterone-blocking agents in the environment that alter men's essential chemistry as they age · Presents safe, organic plant medicines that can restore optimum testosterone levels · Contains the most up-to-date natural treatments for impotence, infertility, and prostate disease The ...

Presents an eight-week weight-loss programme. Explains how relaxed eating stimulates metabolic function and how stress hormones encourage weight gain Shows how fully enjoying each meal is the optimal way to a healthy body In this 10th anniversary edition, Marc David presents a new way to understand our relationship to food, focusing on quality and the pleasure of eating to transform and ...

A guided exploration of herbal lore and healing plants found in yards, forests, meadows, and hedgerows • Draws on traditional knowledge and remedies from around the world, including Native American, Celtic, and Egyptian traditions • Provides simple recipes to safely make herbal remedies from local plants and honey for first aid, immune support, and treatment of common ailments • Details ...

Trauma is an inescapable part of living. The bad things that happen to us always leave after effects in both body and mind. While many people experience these after effects and move on, millions of others develop Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD) - a painful, chronic and debilitating barrier to happiness.

A comprehensive guide to the first and second degrees of Usui Reiki Ryoho as well as Reiki's history and Western evolution · Details hand positions, self-healing exercises, spiritual development meditations, and the Japanese Reiki techniques introduced in the first degree, shoden, and the second degree, okuden · Provides a thorough introduction to the five levels of byosen, the energetic ...

Integrating the ancient wisdom of yoga, Ayurveda and Traditional Chinese Medicine with naturopathic principles and contemporary nutritional science, Jonathan Glass presents a practical 28-day programme, divided into four cycles, designed to initiate and maximise detoxification of your body, mind and spirit from the harmful effects of the modern lifestyle.

Beginning with sun worship in prehistory and sunshine therapies in ancient Egypt, Greece and India, light has long been associated with the sublime, the divine and healing. Yet only recently have we begun to understand how different parts of the light spectrum, from infrared to ultraviolet, can affect our physical and psychological well-being.

Nature offers us many natural antibiotics from the plant kingdom that work powerfully against germs while, also, being gentle on the body. Knowledge of these safe and natural antibiotics and antivirals is more crucial now than ever as modern antibiotics become less and less effective due to the growing threat of antibiotic-resistant germs.