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Beautifully illustrated introductions to the most popular alternative therapiesIn an accessible and attractive package, each Naturally Better title covers a single therapy, explaining its history and lore, how it works, and how and when to practice it at home. The series begins with four of the more popular alternative therapies: Aromatherapy, Acupressure, T'ai Chi, and Herbal Remedies.Aromatherapy introduces the concept of essential oils and essences, explaining how to prepare and use them in infusions, baths, and massages. Acupressure shows how to use various massage and pressure techniques to release the chi, the essential body energy, and relieve certain illnesses and symptoms. T'ai Chi offers a brief introduction to this martial art, showing the basic movements and patterns that promote flexibility and relieve tension. Finally, Herbal Remedies introduces a wide range of medicinal herbs and demonstrates their uses and preparations.Each book gives explicit step-by-step instructionsthrough full-color photos and illustrations. A section on specific symptoms and their treatments rounds out the package. Beautifully illustrated, innovatively packaged, and expertly written, the Naturally Better books will inform while they entertain. No library descriptions found. |
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The Naturally Better series is designed to introduce readers to traditional therapies. Each book in the series is an accessible, authoritative, and practical guide to a stress-free and 'naturally better' way of life. Other titles in thie series include Herbal Remedies, Acupressure, and Aromatherapy.
Paul Crompton is an avid practitioner of several martial arts, specializing in Tai Chi. For twenty-two years he pubished Karate and Oriental arts magazine and has written several books, including Tai Chi Workbook, Elements of Tai Chi, and Art of Tai Chi. Peter Albright, M.D., is past president and current board member of the Americaln Holistic Medical Association. He has practiced conventional medicine as well as holistic and alternative therapies for twenty years.
Contents
1 Introduction
2 Basic principles
The chi flow
Yin and yang
3 Inroductory exercises
The form
4 Specific applicatoins
Head and neck
Head and spine
Circulation
Muscle tone
Correct joint use
Digestion
Balance
Stress
Other benefits
Older people
Finding a teacher
Useful addresses
Reading list (bibliography)
Index
Acknowledgments