Medicine for the Earth

Author: Sandra Ingerman
Publisher: Harmony
ISBN: 0609805177
Category : Body, Mind & Spirit
Languages : en
Pages : 306

Book Description
From cross-cultural legends recounting shamanic cures to the biblical accounts of the parting of the Red Sea and Jesus multiplying the loaves and fishes, many spiritual traditions are rich in stories about seemingly inexplicable transformations of the natural world. The ancient healing art of transmutation, in which toxic substances are transformed into "safe" substances, is mentioned in all the world's great spiritual traditions, including Hinduism and Taoism. And while many have tapped this body of work to heal the self, it has yet to be used to heal our environment. For twenty years, Sandra Ingerman has studied alternative ways to reverse environmental pollution. In this book, Ingerman takes us on a remarkable journey through the history of transmutation, teaching us how we can use this forgotten technique to change ourselves and our environment. She provides us with creative visualizations, ceremonies, rituals, and chants derived from ancient healing practices that produce miraculous, scientifically proven results. In one dramatic illustration of what can be accomplished when consciousness and awareness fuel our actions, Ingerman describes her own success in transforming the nature of chemically polluted water.

Earth Medicine--earth Food

Author: Michael A. Weiner
Publisher: New York : Macmillan
ISBN: 9780020824909
Category : Science
Languages : en
Pages : 230

Book Description
Describes the wild and cultivated plants used by American Indians for food and medicinal purposes

Between Heaven and Earth

Author: Harriet Beinfield
Publisher: Ballantine Books
ISBN: 0804151733
Category : Health & Fitness
Languages : en
Pages : 448

Book Description
“Comprehensive, encyclopedic, and lucid, this book is a must for all practitioners of the healing arts who want to broaden their understanding. Readers interested in the role of herbs and foods in healing will also find much to learn here, as I have. . . . A fine work.”—Annemarie Colbin, author of Food and Healing The promise and mystery of Chinese medicine has intrigued and fascinated Westerners ever since the “Bamboo Curtain” was lifted in the early 1970s. Now, in Between Heaven and Earth, two of the foremost American educators and healers in the Chinese medical profession demystify this centuries-old approach to health. Harriet Beinfeld and Efrem Korngold, pioneers in the practice of acupuncture and herbal medicine in the United States for over eighteen years, explain the philosophy behind Chinese medicine, how it works and what it can do. Combining Eastern traditions with Western sensibilities in a unique blend that is relevant today, Between Heaven and Earth addresses three vital areas of Chinese medicine—theory, therapy, and types—to present a comprehensive, yet understandable guide to this ancient system. Whether you are a patient with an aggravating complaint or a curious intellectual seeker, Between Heaven and Earth opens the door to a vast storehouse of knowledge that bridges the gap between mind and body, theory and practice, professional and self-care, East and West. “Groundbreaking . . . Here at last is a complete and readable guide to Chinese medicine.”—San Francisco Chronicle

Earth Medicine

Author: Jamie Sams
Publisher: Harper Collins
ISBN: 0062510630
Category : Body, Mind & Spirit
Languages : en
Pages : 402

Book Description
The true spirit of Native American ways of knowing shines through in these heartfelt meditations, poems, and stories. In 364 daily offerings organised according to the cycles of the moon, Jamie Sams offers stirring and poetic insights into the spirituality of the earth, connecting with our communities, and our own soul journeys. Based on Native American creeds and legends, these meditations cut to the heart with their honesty, beauty, and authenticity. Sams teaches such grounded lessons as how to face an unknown future with confidence and conviction, how to rediscover the joy of curiosity, and how to develop a true intimacy with nature.

Out of the Earth

Author: Simon Y. Mills
Publisher: Viking Adult
ISBN:
Category : Health & Fitness
Languages : en
Pages : 710

Book Description
The effects of herbs on the human body are set in a lucid and modern context. Simon Mills describes traditional herbal pathology and therapeutics, and also suggests up-to-date research methods to validate herbalism so that it can take its rightful place among the medical sciences. For practising herbalist and lay reader alike, the detailed pharmacology, based on the author's own extensive research and experience, will be of crucial interest: the active constituents of.

Ecological Medicine

Author: Ken Ausubel
Publisher:
ISBN: 9781578050987
Category : Ecology
Languages : en
Pages : 0

Book Description
In this pathfinding book, many of the world’s leading health visionaries show how human health is inescapably dependent on the health of our environment. Drawn largely from presentations given at the annual Bioneers Conference, it focuses on pragmatic solutions growing at the fertile interface between environmental restoration and holistic healing. The Bioneers ("biological pioneers”) are a network of scientists, writers, economists, artists, and others with practical and visionary solutions for our most pressing environmental and social challenges. Advocates of the emerging movement known as Ecological Medicine look to the strategic public health measures that first do no harm to the environment and, in turn, improve human health. They call for prevention and precaution as the first line of action. They seek to heal the tragic split that conventional medicine made from nature, and to conjure nature’s own mysterious capacity for self-repair. They celebrate the virtues of ancient natural medicine but also embrace an integrative approach that blends the best of all healing practices--emphasizing the centrality of the human spirit in the healing process. Their inspiring work, described so compellingly in this book, is of critical relevance to everyone concerned about health and the environment.

Medicine of the Earth

Author: Susanne Fischer-Rizzi
Publisher:
ISBN: 9780915801596
Category : Folk medicine
Languages : en
Pages : 0

Book Description
Incporporating herbal medicine, the author respectfully describes her favorite healing plants--33 veterans of her herbal world--explains their intrinsic healing properties, and adds her personl experience of particular charactersitics and specific cultivation practices. Fischer-Rizzi includes recipes for health and pleasure, plus information on homeopathic and naturopathic rememdies. 200+ illustrations.

Earth Medicine

Author: Kenneth Meadows
Publisher: Random House
ISBN: 144648923X
Category : Religion
Languages : en
Pages : 334

Book Description
Native Americans had a close affinity with the earth and an understanding of the natural forces which shaped their environment. They recognised that not only were our physical bodies composed of the elements of the earth but our core personalities also were influenced by seasonal characteristics and by the tides of time governed by the Sun and the Moon. The time of birth was no chance happening of fate, but an indication of personality traits and inherent potentials we were each born with to meet the challenges of life. The key to exploring your individuality is a Birth Totem - an animal representation which indicates the characteristics and attributes which combined together comprise your 'medicine' - your inner power and resources. Learn how to: - Identify your own Birth Totem - Connect yourself to your true potential - Discover your life purpose and learn how to fulfil it - Explore all aspects of your life including health and relationships.

A Fall to Grace

Author: Sandra Ingerman
Publisher:
ISBN: 9780965503402
Category : Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 145

Book Description
An teaching story that follows the shapeshifting journey of C. Alexandra as she is catapulted into another world as the result of a stress-related illness. In her travels she meets shamanistic teachers in both animal and human form who help her remember who she truly is and how to bring harmony, balance, and meaning back into her life. She retrieves her own soul from the Land of the Dead, learns how to live in harmony with nature, explores the meaning of fear and separation, and falls in love with a man, thus beginning her adventure with true love.

The Medicine Wheel

Author: Sun Bear
Publisher: Simon and Schuster
ISBN: 1439147620
Category : Body, Mind & Spirit
Languages : en
Pages : 22

Book Description
"The Medicine Wheel is a springboard of power that will allow you to link up to all the energies of the universe." —Sun Bear Millions of people around the world have incorporated Native American philosophy into their everyday lives. Now, with this special 25th anniversary edition of the late Sun Bear's classic bestseller, readers old and new can benefit from the teachings and techniques of the Medicine Wheel. In The Medicine Wheel, Sun Bear and Wabun put forth a whole new system of earth astrology to help guide people not only in their daily living but also in their life paths. In the authors' own words, this book was written to "help all people relate better to our Earth Mother...and find a kinship with the universe." The Medicine Wheel is a beautiful and inspiring approach to graceful, holistic living in trying modern times. The Medicine Wheel's philosophy is derived from a basic principle known by all people who live close to the earth: Once you fully embrace the elemental forces of nature, you become a part of the whole. Let this book be your first step toward finding peace and prosperity—and your own special place in the circle of life.