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Различные книги в жанре ЗдоровьеJephthah’s Daughter, Sarah’s Son
Late antiquity was a perilous time for children, who were often the first victims of economic crisis, war, and disease. They had a one in three chance of dying before their first birthday, with as many as half dying before age ten. Christian writers accordingly sought to speak to the experience of bereavement and to provide cultural scripts for parents who had lost a child. These late ancient writers turned to characters like Eve and Sarah, Job and Jephthah as models for grieving and for confronting or submitting to the divine.<BR />  <BR /><I>Jephthah's Daughter, Sarah’s Son</I> traces the stories these writers crafted and the ways in which they shaped the lived experience of familial bereavement in ancient Christianity. A compelling social history that conveys the emotional lives of people in the late ancient world,<I> Jephthah's Daughter, Sarah's Son </I>is a powerful portrait of mourning that extends beyond antiquity to the present day.<BR />  
Remaking a Life
In the face of life-threatening news, how does our view of life change—and what do we do it transform it? <I>Remaking a Life </I>uses the HIV/AIDS epidemic as a lens to understand how women generate radical improvements in their social well being in the face of social stigma and economic disadvantage. Drawing on interviews with nationally recognized AIDS activists as well as over one hundred Chicago-based women living with HIV/AIDS, Celeste Watkins-Hayes takes readers on an uplifting journey through women’s transformative projects, a multidimensional process in which women shift their approach to their physical, social, economic, and political survival, thereby changing their viewpoint of “dying from” AIDS to “living with” it. With an eye towards improving the lives of women, <I>Remaking a Life</I> provides techniques to encourage private, nonprofit, and government agencies to successfully collaborate, and shares policy ideas with the hope of alleviating the injuries of inequality faced by those living with HIV/AIDS everyday.  
The Twilight of Cutting
The last three decades have witnessed a proliferation of nongovernmental organizations engaging in new campaigns to end the practice of female genital cutting across Africa. These campaigns have in turn spurred new institutions, discourses, and political projects, bringing about unexpected social transformations, both intended and unintended. Consequently, cutting is waning across the continent. At the same time, these endings are misrecognized and disavowed by public and scholarly discourses across the political spectrum.<BR /><BR /> What does it mean to say that while cutting is ending, the Western discourse surrounding it is on the rise? And what kind of a feminist anthropology is needed in such a moment? <I>The Twilight of Cutting </I>examines these and other questions from the vantage point of Ghanaian feminist and reproductive health NGOs that have organized campaigns against cutting for over thirty years. The book looks at these NGOs not as solutions but as sites of “problematization.” The purpose of understanding these Ghanaian campaigns, their transnational and regional encounters, and the forms of governmentality they produce is not to charge them with providing answers to the question, how do we end cutting? Instead, it is to account for their work, their historicity, the life worlds and subjectivities they engender, and the modes of reflection, imminent critique, and opposition they set in motion.
Moral Power
Neither power nor morality but both. Moral power is what Sukuma farmers in Tanzania in times of crisis attribute to an unknown figure they call their witch. A universal process is involved, as much bodily as social, which obstructs the patient’s recovery. Healers turn the table on the witch through rituals showing that the community and the ancestral spirits side with the victim. In contrast to biomedicine, their magic and divination introduce moral values that assess the state of the system and that remove the obstacles to what is taken as key: self-healing. The implied ‘sensory shifts’ and therapeutic effectiveness have largely eluded the literature on witchcraft. This book shows how to comprehend culture other than through the prism of identity politics. It offers a framework to comprehend the rise of witch killings and human sacrifice, just as ritual initiation disappears.
Palpation Techniques
Praise for the previous edition:Students who desire to become competent in palpation as well as experienced clinicians who seek a strong review of palpation will find this text an excellent learning resource.–Christopher Hughes, PhD, Slippery Rock UniversityThis completely updated second edition of Palpation Techniques is a beautifully illustrated guide with clear, step-by-step descriptions that teaches readers how to identify and then distinguish between various body structures. It includes more than 800 full-color photographs of models with detailed drawings of muscles, bones, and tendons sketched directly onto their skin, and complementary color illustrations showing the functional significance of each anatomic region.Key Features of the Second Edition: New palpation techniques for the shoulderNew photos and illustrations for the hand, hip, and footAdditional study questions and updated referencesThis revised edition will enable physical therapy and osteopathy practitioners and students to refine their knowledge of anatomy and thus optimize patient care.
Chinese Herbal Medicine
Chinese Herbal Medicine gathers the herbal formulas of master practitioner Dr. John H. F. Shen in one volume for the very first time. Not only does it incorporate the experience of Dr. Leon Hammer, who studied directly under Dr. Shen for nearly three decades, but it also presents the stimulus, rationale, and thinking behind many of the formulas Dr. Shen created. This book is a unique compendium that includes expert analysis and commentary by the authors along with the clinically-tested herbal formulas used to treat conditions that affect people from infancy to old age. Special Features: Logically organized in two sections: the first by standard medical systems ranging from cardiovascular to respiratory; and the second by life cycle progression and developmental milestones Offers valuable insights on the etiology, symptoms, pathogenesis, and clinical signs of each disease Combines pulse diagnosis with herbal medicine for superior therapeutic outcomesBuilds on the prominent Ding-Menghe lineage in Chinese medicine, dating back to the early 1600sOffering a window into the mind and practice of one of the greatest innovators in Chinese medicine, and integrating the knowledge and expertise of two foremost modern practitioners, this book is the only complete source available on Dr. Shens herbal heritage. It is essential reading for all Chinese medicine practitioners, herbalists, and other medical professionals prescribing herbs.
Principles of Ear Acupuncture
A must for ear acupuncturists! This outstanding reference guide and textbook provides a comprehensive review of both the French (after Nogier) and Chinese schools of acupuncture. The book offers a detailed description of the anatomy and morphology of the ear, acupoints on the ear and their localizations, as well as specific points for ear acupuncture. Dr. Rubach, with over twenty years experience as a practitioner and teacher, provides valuable information in an easy-to-read, helpful format. You will learn how to use ear acupuncture safely and effectively. Large-format, graphic images are used to clearly show the location of points and the methods of auriculotherapy. The book includes answers to important everyday questions and is a treasury of practical information. Special features of An Introduction to Ear Acupuncture : A critical review of different methods of stimulation A practical compendium of the therapeutic point combinations Quick reference section on acupoints and localization A question and answer section for instant reviewThe book includes special sections on the use of acupuncture in pregnancy, obstetrics, gynecology and dentistry. Filled with tips for daily practice and an excellent reference guide, this book is a must for students and ear acupuncturists. Axel Rubach, MD, is a naturopath and acupuncturist in private practice in Munich, Germany. He has been an acupuncturist for over twenty years and is one the most prominent lecturers in the German Society of Physicians for Acupuncture.
Atlas of Neural Therapy With Local Anesthetics
The definitive how-to guide on this rapidly growing therapyThe neural therapy techniques that can be learned from this book comprise an entire healing system that is scientifically sound.[and] will often help where other methods have failed… From the Foreword by D. Klinghardt, MD, PhD, Medical Director, Institute of Neurobiology, Bellevue, WashingtonKnown to provide instant relief of pain, increased motion, and return of function for a variety of problems unresolved by other methods, neural therapy is widely used throughout Europe and is rapidly gaining worldwide acceptance in the therapeutic armamentarium elsewhere. This new edition of Dr. Mathias Doschs classic Atlas of Neural Therapy with Local Anesthetics covers the methodology, indications, and techniques for a proven therapy, which involves injecting procaine or lidocaine into specific nerve and tissue sites to restore proper bioelectrical function. With this striking visual guide at hand, even physicians without extensive prior experience in neural therapy will be able to implement the techniques successfully in their everyday practice.Special features: Clear, succinct instructions on administering the injections in every anatomic region, including indications, materials, and technique, plus exact insertion points, direction, and depth of needle All methods demonstrated in more than 150 stunning, full-color photographs of real-life subjects, augmented by detailed anatomic drawings of the injection sites Cautions that alert practitioners to possible complications and how to avoid them New and revised sections on segmental therapy techniques, dental procedures, patient preparation, materials, dosages, and more Refreshed, modern layout featuring accessible chapter numbering system, color coded thumb index, uniform page design, and many other enhancementsUseful in a wide range of conditions including joint and back pain, muscle injuries, chronic headache and migraines, allergies, sinusitis, gastrointestinal problems, and more, neural therapy is firmly grounded in scientific research – and an excellent addition to the services you offer your patients. This practical book provides both a visual introduction for newcomers to the field and a superb refresher for more experienced practitioners.
Therapeutic Fasting: The Buchinger Amplius Method
Fasting is an effective and safe method of detoxifying the body… it helps the body heal itself and stay well. Fasting can help reverse the aging process, and if we use it correctly we will live longer, happier lives. – James Balch, MD, Author, Prescription for Natural HealingAccepted as a classic cure for many medical and physical issues, as well as a key to good general health, Otto Buchinger's therapeutic fasting methods have attracted millions of followers and been in use for more than five decades. In Therapeutic Fasting , written by an internationally renowned authority on fasting (also, a member of the original Buchinger family), the details and methodology of this highly effective program are disclosed for a whole new generation of readers and clinicians. Special Features Offers easy-to-follow guidelines for implementing the original, acclaimed Buchinger method of therapeutic fasting, which is firmly rooted in concepts of medical sciences and physiologyEnhanced by step-by-step instructions, how-to tips, clear explanations, full-color photographs, and compelling personal commentary by individuals who have experienced the program The author Franoise Wilhelmi de Toledo, MD, is an international authority on fasting and heads the well-known Buchinger clinics in Europe. Furthermore, she is married to Otto Buchinger's grandsonExplores the far-reaching physical, spiritual, and psychological effects of fastingShows how motivational techniques and physical exercises complement the program and lead to a strong sense of well-being, with examples of yoga, correct breathing, abdominal massage, and moreDemonstrates how food is slowly and safely introduced after the fast, with more than 40 savory recipes that promote nutritional awareness in everyday life The only book on this topic available in English, Therapeutic Fasting: The Buchinger-Amplius Method will enable all readers to learn patterns of healthy behavior, practice them with professional guidance, and integrate them into a balanced, healthy lifestyle. It is a fascinating reference for general practitioners, nutritionists, and informed lay people who want to learn more about the powerful combination of therapeutic fasting, supporting scientific medical principles, and natural healing concepts.
Acupuncture for Insomnia
Insomnia and related sleep disorders concern 30-40% of the adult population and even up to 25% of children, affecting alertness and memory, causing emotional and physical fatigue, and putting the individual at increased risk for depression, cardiovascular disease, hypertension and other health hazards. <em>Acupuncture for Insomnia: Sleep and Dreams in Chinese Medicine</em> presents a highly effective treatment for chronic and acute sleeplessness using therapeutic strategies from both, TCM as well as Classical Chinese Medicine. <br></br><strong>Special Features</strong><li>Provides full background on the physiology, causes, and treatment of sleep disorders, drawing key parallels between concepts of Western and Chinese Medicine</li><li>Classifies all acupuncture points that affect sleep to help in choosing the most appropriate treatment for your patient</li><li>Offers a detailed analysis of sleep in Chinese Medicine to give you a full understanding of the energetics of sleep and wakefulness</li><li>Analyzes the significance of dreams in Chinese Medicine and how dreams can be skillfully integrated into a patients therapy</li>Written from the unique perspective of a physician who is also trained in TCM and classical acupuncture, the book presents numerous case examples, and an up-to-date review of scientific studies on Chinese medicine and sleep. It is an essential reference for all acupuncture practitioners who provide optimal treatment to patients with insomnia, sleep disorders, and other sleep pathologies.