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Author
Publisher
Little, Brown and Co
Edition
First edition.
Language
English
Description
When his son Rowan was diagnosed with autism, Rupert Isaacson was devastated, afraid he might never be able to communicate with his child. But when Isaacson, a lifelong horseman, rode their neighbor's horse with Rowan, Rowan improved immeasurably. He was struck with a crazy idea: why not take Rowan to Mongolia, the one place in the world where horses and shamanic healing intersected?
Author
Publisher
Sterling
Language
English
Description
"Greg Campbell is just about the last person you'd suspect of growing pot in his basement. A few ill-fated experiences in college revealed he was a terrible stoner, and in the years since, he's not given the green stuff another thought. But his attitude changed when medical marijuana was legalized in his home state of Colorado in 2009. It set off a tsunami activity that was viewed by opposing camps as either Nirvana or the Apocalypse. Dispensaries...
Author
Publisher
North Atlantic Books
Edition
Third edition.
Language
English
Description
Quantum-Touch is the touch-based healing technique that uses the chi of both practitioner and client, bringing them into harmony to allow the body to heal itself. Quantum-Touch differs from other healing techniques because it does not require long years of study and presents none of the common hurdles of understanding or application; anyone can learn to use it to become a healer, both of others and of self.
Publisher
Zeitgeist Films
Language
English
Formats
Description
An intensely personal yet epic spiritual journey, THE HORSE BOY follows one Texas couple and their autistic son as they trek on horseback through Outer Mongolia in an attempt to find healing for him. When two-year-old Rowan was diagnosed with autism, Rupert Isaacson, a writer and former horse trainer, and his wife Kristin Neff, a psychology professor, sought the best possible medical care, but traditional therapies had little effect. Then they discovered...
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Language
English
Appears on list
Description
"When Michael Pollan set out to research how LSD and psilocybin (the active ingredient in magic mushrooms) are being used to provide relief to people suffering from difficult-to-treat conditions such as depression, addiction and anxiety, he did not intend to write what is undoubtedly his most personal book. But upon discovering how these remarkable substances are improving the lives not only of the mentally ill but also of healthy people coming to...
Author
Publisher
Cool Springs Press
Edition
Primera edición.
Language
Español
Description
"Los 30 proyectos paso a paso, sobre plantas y naturaleza, encontrados en ¡Verdura! - JardineriÌa para tu bienestar estaÌn disenÌados para guiarte hacia una mejor salud y bienestar a traveÌs de la praÌctica de la jardineriÌa"--
Author
Publisher
Algonquin Books of Chapel Hill, a division of Workman Publishing
Edition
First edition.
Language
English
Description
"The author shows how cultivating the powerful, mysterious, and fragile bond between humans and other animals can improve our mental, physical, and spiritual health, protect our planet, and serve as an antidote to the loneliness of our species"--
Author
Publisher
Ulysses Press
Language
English
Description
Create natural, moisturizing, aromatic soaps at home that are easy to make, inexpensive, and a joy to use.
Soap is supposed to cleanse and soothe skin, but what's available in stores often just dries and irritates. With The Natural Soap Chef anyone can quickly learn how to make all-natural soaps that gently wash even the most sensitive skin. Not only are these soaps good for the body, but they also beautifully dress up any home with their delicious...
12) Comfort dogs
Author
Series
Publisher
Bearport Publishing
Language
English
Description
Explains what a comfort dog is, when they are typically used, and the kind of training a dog must go through to become a comfort dog.
Author
Publisher
Shambhala
Edition
First edition.
Language
English
Description
Conventional medical science on the Chinese art of Tai Chi now shows what Tai Chi masters have known for centuries: regular practice leads to more vigor and flexibility, better balance and mobility, and a sense of well-being. Cutting-edge research from Harvard Medical School also supports the long-standing claims that Tai Chi also has a beneficial impact on the health of the heart, bones, nerves and muscles, immune system, and the mind. This research...
14) Therapy dogs
Author
Publisher
Bearport Publishing
Language
English
Description
"In this book, young readers will learn about therapy dogs."--
Author
Publisher
Hyperion
Edition
First edition.
Language
English
Description
When Oscar arrived at the Steere House Nursing and Rehabilitation Center in Rhode Island he was a cute little cat with attitude. He loved to stretch out in a puddle of sunlight and chase his tail until he was dizzy. Occasionally he consented to a scratch behind the ears, but only when it suited him. In other words, he was a typical cat. Or so it seemed. It wasn't long before Oscar had created something of a stir. Apparently, this ordinary cat possesses...
Author
Publisher
The Experiment
Language
English
Description
A practical, authoritative reference guide to more than 50 medicinal plants that offer natural, safe ways to optimize your brain health.
Expert authors and mother-daughter team Elaine and Nicolette Perry have mastered an ever-growing body of scientific research (some of which they themselves pioneered) on how medicinal plants can help you sleep soundly, reduce stress, improve your memory, and simply feel better-in body and mind.
Organized to easily...
Author
Publisher
Rodale
Language
English
Description
Discusses food remedies that help treat and prevent the whole gamut of health concerns, from minor (such as sunburn and the common cold) to more serious (like arthritis and diabetes). Dr. Duke has assigned a rating to each remedy, according to his evaluation of the available scientific studies and anecdotal reports.
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