By Ellen L. Hughes
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Review & Description
This book is your CliffsNotes for alternative health. It is a health junkie's amazing personal journey using 26 alternative health methods including Reiki, Acupressure, and Reflexology and others that may be new to you like Brain Gym and Tellington Touch. The chapter called, "Removing the Woo Woo Factor" provides documented proof of why and how each method is effective. It looks at the common threads between them in the chapter "Shared Touchpoints". The Who, What, When, Where and Why are explored for each method: history of the technique, how it works with the body, issues to use it on, step-by-step instructions to perform the technique. Certification and/or licensing requirements are also provided. As a personal touch, the author includes her own experiences in using each of the methods - the good and the not so good. The reader receives enough information to determine which methods to use and how to perform them immediately. For the readers who desire further study of a method, a bibliography and extensive resource section is included.
This book is a direct offshoot of the website Source of Enlightenment. The site covers over 50 alternative health methods and includes interviews with experts, articles, event reviews and a personal health journey of the author.
Chapter One - Shared Touchpoints
This chapter takes an overall view of the methods and finds commonalities among them. It also looks at the entire Complementary and Alternative Medicine (CAM) arena and offers basic tenets that apply to the whole field.
Chapter Two - Removing the Woo Woo Factor
Skeptical? Need proof? This is the section for you. Scientific proof, citations from reputable sources, diagrams of body systems - it's all here. At least enough to open your mind to the possibility that it's not just woo woo.
Chapter Three - 26 Methods
This is the heart of the book. Eight elements of each method are discussed:
●Definition - including etymology
●History - First recorded use of method and/or developer of technique
●How It Works - Body system(s) and senses accessed
●Uses - Physical/mental/emotion issues it has been successfully used on
●Instructions - Step-by-step instructions to perform the technique
●Tools - Physical equipment needed (most methods do not require tools)
●Licensing - Certification/licensing requirements, and licensing agencies
●Personal Experience - Personal experiences with the method
Chapter Four - Eclectic Exercise Routines
Take one breathing exercise, add a mental exercise, mix carefully with energy meridians and what do you get? A recipe for an excellent job interview. There are routines for commuters, busy mothers, athletes. Plus there is a formula so you can create your own routine.
Glossary
If you are familiar with all the terms used in this book, then kudos to you. If you need a little assistance, this is the place to look.
Bibliography
Adventures in Natural Healing gives basic information and easy instructions for each method. For further study, the bibliography offers resources to enhance your experience. Additionally, there are links to interviews with experts scattered throughout the book. If you want more about the method immediately, click on the link.
Associations
Many methods are associated with a national or international group. The group may be the licensing association or hub for practitioner information. If you are looking for a qualified practitioner, this is the place to look. Read more
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