Home

Categories

View Cart

Enter Voucher Code

Login

Register

Delivery Charges

Downloads

Contact Us

About Us

Terms and Conditions

Returns Policy

Discount Scheme

Quality Management Systems

Frequently Asked Questions

Meeting Us

Buyer's Guide 2008

Sort Products By...

» Popularity
» Price (Low to High)
» Price (High to Low)
» Name (A-Z)
» Name (Z-A)
» Discount Rate

Colorful, attractive, easy to use, and based on the traditions of Chinese medicine, this chart classifies grains, vegetables, herbs, nuts and seeds, fish, fruit, etc. according to action, entering channel, temperature, flavour. Notes on chi, blood, yin and yang, tonifying and regulating foods, help to make this useful as well as decorative. 23 x 64cm... Read More...

Sufferers of chronic pain well know the frustration of treatments involving endless rounds of drugs or expensive physical therapy - that may or may not offer relief. Doctors Hecker and Liebchen present a comprehensive guide to a new method of pain treatment - acutaping - which offers a much simpler and more effective alternative. In acutaping, an elastic cotton tape, known to many people as kinesio... Read More...

This fully illustrated, easy-to-read handbook shows how working skillfully with myofascia is central to lasting therapeutic intervention. The result of more than two decades of research and practice, The Endless Web present in clear, readable language a comprehensive guide to understanding and working effectively with the myofascial system, the packing material of the body. Myofascia is a flexible... Read More...

Massage and Bodywork: adapting therapies for cancer care will appeal to qualified massage and bodywork therapists wanting to expand their knowledge and skills. It brings together the most common forms of bodywork with a focus on an important and challenging area of practice. Whilst emphasising the need for safe practice, the book illustrates how massage can be safely adapted for patients and dispel... Read More...

A Massage Therapist’s Guide to Lower Back and Pelvic Pain describes in detail the background to the evolution of “non-specific” backache as well as the assessment and treatment methods ideal for use in combination with massage therapy, deriving from physical therapy, osteopathic, and chiropractic sources. The book describes these methods individually and then integrates them into a detailed descrip... Read More...

Clearly presented information about conventional medicine that can be applied in clinical practice. There are 19 chapters covering every major organ system, clearly explaining conventional terms, disease symptoms, investigations, treatment and how to manage conditions from the perspective of holistic medicine. The author is a highly respected practitioner of Chinese medicine with a background in c... Read More...

Pain is the single most common reason for patients to consult a CAM practitioner. This essential new book provides concise evidence-based information on complementary and alternative medicine (CAM) in relation to pain. Each section has a clear and accessible design to enable quick decision-making, and includes an analysis of the most up-to-date research available. Features FEATURES • Provide... Read More...

Cranial osteopathy is an increasingly popular treatment approach for many common disorders affecting the head and neck. This new clinical guide is the first and only in-depth resource on the subject, offering a comprehensive analysis of osteopathic dysfunctions and principles in the cranial field. It examines each cranial bone and describes its location, development, and clinical implications of dy... Read More...

The Fascial and Membrane Technique developed by Peter Schwind combines the fundamental thoughts from Ida Rolf´s Structural Integration with concepts of Osteopathy. With this a successful combination of form-stabilising and mobilising techniques has emerged. Due to this holistic approach the concept will appeal to all manual working therapists. The main emphasis of this book is on diagnostic and tre... Read More...

The selective use of micronutrients is a simple and practical method of nutritional therapy with proven effectiveness. This new handbook gives both professionals and interested consumers a thorough understanding of the prevention and treatment of illness through balanced nutrition. Contents The Basic Principles of Micronutrition Micronutrients in Foods The Micronutrients Micronutrition throu... Read More...

In an era when many people are reevaluating their diet, this whole foods encyclopedia takes an integrative approach to personalized nutrition, merging modern models with ancient Asian traditions. Featured here are guidelines on nutrition basics including "green foods"; clear discussions on the Chinese healing arts; tips on making appropriate dietary transitions; sections on weight loss, women's hea... Read More...

Clearly written and well-presented results are more readily accepted by examiners and fellow clinicians, however achieving this can be very difficult. This comprehensive text takes the fears and tears out of writing up research results. It provides a practical guide to the process of preparing a written research report, ensuring the information can be easily followed and understood. It details the ... Read More...

Completely updated, revised and expanded, this, the second edition of Rose Macdonald's popular handbook continues to provide a practical guide to the theory and practice of taping. Features * New expert contributors with international reputations New material on biomechanics, sleeves, shoes, quick taping techniques for, taping for muscle imbalance, psychological aspects of taping and propri... Read More...

... Read More...

Alternative and Complementary Treatment in Neurological Illness is the first book to provide comprehensive coverage on remedies and techniques that are currently being utilised to treat and alleviate the symptoms of neurological disorders. Part of the Medical Guides to Complementary and Alternative Medicine, this series’ philosophy is to provide integrated coverage on both traditional allopathi... Read More...

This unique one-of-a-kind book is a comprehensive introduction to the theory and practice of Ayurveda, and discusses the practical use of therapies such as diet, exercise, yoga, meditation, massage, and herbal remedies. The book also includes detailed information on Ayurvedic pharmacology and pharmacy, clinical methods and examinations, and general treatment protocols. Ayurveda is an ancient sys... Read More...

The author presents information on the use of biomagnetic therapy at acupuncture points to relieve a variety of general and specific conditions. The treatments employ magnetic balls, horseshoe magnets, electromagnets, magnetic jewelry, magnetite, magnetic foil, and larger magnets. Precise locations of treatment sites are clearly illustrated. Concise summaries of additional complementary therapies--... Read More...

Features * Includes chapters on the various alternative therapies as well as chapters on medical disorders and the CAM treatments for those diseases Focuses on the evidence for the effectiveness of CAM therapies Kohatsu one of the leaders in the field (member of first group of fellows of Andrew Weil at University of Arizona Department of Integrative Medicine Book uses an "integrative" app... Read More...

It is the responsibility of all practitioners to be able to recongise what they are not qualified to treat and to have the confidence to refer to other health professionals. Differential Diagnosis for Primary Practice aids practitioners in the differential diagnosis of signs and symptoms and in recognising the clinical indications for patient referral. It is intended for use chiefly by non-medicall... Read More...

Covers a variety of diseases like Irritable Bowel Syndrome, Crohn's disease, colitis, anorexia-bulimia, and HIV-related digestive disorders and treatment like Chinese and Western herbs, diet, exercise, and lifestyle tips. Hundreds of effective treatments using Chinese and Western herbs, supplements, diet and lifestyle tips for: Irritable Bowel Syndrome, Gallbladder problems, Crohn's Disease, Et... Read More...

The book explores an alternative, highly effective techniques of restoring brain function: the Low Energy Neuro-feedback System (LENS). Developed by Dr. Len Ochs in 1992, it has been extraordinary results using weak electromagnetic fields to stimulate brain-wave activity and restore brain flexibility and responsiveness. The treatment works across a broad spectrum of human activity - both on the ... Read More...

This new clinical resource clearly explains how to approach integrated care in a way that combines Chinese herbal medicine with Western medicine to enhance and improve medical care for patients with cancer – without undermining or negatively impacting patients' medical treatment. Each chapter covers a different type of cancer, first introducing the conventional medical understanding of that cancer ... Read More...

This clinical tool equips physicians and other health care professionals with the information needed to provide more integrative therapy in medical practice. Drawing on available scientific evidence and the authors' first-hand experience, it offers practical guidance and support for recommending complementary therapies to treat many common conditions seen in the primary care setting. It covers ther... Read More...

The sixth edition culminates eight years of research collection data by Dr. Cox, resulting in this comprehensive source for low back pain diagnosis and treatment. Extensive algorithms of decision making are featured representing the standard of care in distraction adjusting. Contents Chiropractic and distraction Adjustments Today, Biomechanics of the Lumbar Spine Neurophysiology and Pathology... Read More...

A collection of tried and tested, effective and safe techniques and exercises for relaxing muscles in spasm and easing associated muscular pain. All the exercises included can be done at home without assistance from anyone else. All are suitable for inclusion in a management programme under the direction of any therapist involved in the treatment of musculoskeletal disorders. They can be used to tr... Read More...

An optimal supply of vitamins, minerals and trace elements can evoke a positive change in the biochemical and metabolic processes that take place in the body. The application of this knowledge has led to the development of an effective new approach to preventing and treating a variety of diseases. The selective use of micronutrients is a simple and practical method of nutritional therapy with clini... Read More...

With this book practitioners of classical acupuncture can gain theoretical and practical access to a gentle and painless form of acupuncture ideal for use with children or in treatment of ear points. Mandel presents his theories of color and informational energy as a central life theme.... Read More...

This book provides a clear and authoritative summary of the results and clinical implications of research in spiritual healing, energy medicine and the effects of intentionality. Recent publications in the Archives of Internal Medicine, the Western Journal of Medicine, JAMA and the Annals of Internal Medicine have focused on prayer, distant healing and spiritual healing. Therapeutic touch is taught... Read More...

This new edition of this highly successful book provides a clear and complete introduction to the theory and practice of Shiatsu, drawing in detail on the theoretical foundation of TCM, Zen Shiatsu and Five Element theory. The text offers beautiful illustrations and clear photos, supporting descriptions of treatment routines and techniques and enabling the student to begin and continue practice wit... Read More...

A practical text covering the theory and most importantly the practice of clinical reasoning skills for all physiotherapists. Features * This book will provide readers with activities to improve their own clinical reasoning within their own clinical setting * Increase clinicians' awareness of the clinical reasoning process * Encourage clinicians' reflection of their own reasoning incl... Read More...