Book Reviews--cont.

The Handbook of Alternative & Complementary Medicine 
3rd edit. (1996)  £13
Stephen Fulder,  Vermillion
Authorative review of socio/medical background, theories, research evidence (20 main therapies) referenced, indexed and directory of organisations

The Web of Life: A new Synthesis of mind and Matter  (1996)  £13
Fritjof Capra , Harper Collins
Well written synthesis of new thinking in the biological sciences, including mind/body interactive processes.

Virtual Medicine: A new dimensionin energy healing  (1999)  £10
Keith Scott-Mumby,  Thorsons
Excellent guide to diagnosis and treatment viewing mind and body as interacting frequency systems

The Rainbow and the Worm: The Physics of Organisms  2nd edit. (1998)  £12
Ho Mae-Wan World Scientific,
ISBN  981-02-3427
Concept of quantum holography is explored leading to brain consciousness being embedded within body consciousness.  Wealth of research , data and insightful ideas having direct relevance to theory and practice of physiotherapy

Vibrational Medicine For The 21st Century,
A Complete Guide to Energy Healing and Spiritual Transformation
Richard Gerber MD (2001)  Piatkus UK
ISBN  0-7499-2187-0
Research confirming ancient wisdom, Thoughts and consciousness in health, user friendly guide to key therapies, good resources and bibliography.

Reinventing Medicine: beyond mind-body to a new era of healing  (1999)  £10
Larry Dossey ,  Element
ISBN  1-86204-812-6
Absorbing account of changing medical & public opinions of healing in a world wide context. Collates anecdotal and research evidence of non-local mind influence, acknowledging the slow move towards the interaction of spirituality & medicine

Healing with Magnets: how the power of biomagnetism can cure pain, Illness & injury  (1998) £7
Null Gary,  Robinson
ISBN  1-85487-558-2)
Peer reviewed 100 clinical trials indicating positive outcomes.  Important implications for electrotherapy/physiotherapy

Complementary Therapies in Context: the Psychology of Healing  (1999)  £18
Helen Graham,  Jessica Kingsley Pub.
ISBN  1-85302-640-9
Well written, wide ranging.  Combines ancient perspectives of healing with a bio-quantum interpretation of living processes.  Clear discussion of concepts of different categories of therapies.  Superbly referenced.

Moseby's Complementary & Alternative medicine: A Research Based Approach.  (2001) £33
LW Freeman, GF Lawlis,  Mosby
ISBN 0-323-00697
History, theory, practice, research literature & interviews with renowned authority for each therapy . Well referenced and written as a teaching text with tables, flow diagrams and summaries.

The complete book of energy medicine

  1.     £15
ISBN 1-85675-120-1
Helen Dziemidko MD,  Gaia Books
Discusses interpersonal and transpersonal energies, theories and evidence for bioenergy fields and 42 CAM therapies. Flow chart for common ailments, resource list, glossary, index and excellent colour illustrations


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