Friday, August 12, 2011

Principles of Regenerative Medicine


Principles of Regenerative Medicine 
 2nd Edition | Author: Anthony Atala 
  Academic Press |ISBN 0123814227 | 2010
PDF |51.3 MB |1202 Pages

Virtually any disease that results from malfunctioning, damaged, or failing tissues may be potentially cured through regenerative medicine therapies, by either regenerating the damaged tissues in vivo, or by growing the tissues and organs in vitro and implanting them into the patient. Principles of Regenerative Medicine discusses the latest advances in technology and medicine for replacing tissues and organs damaged by disease and of developing therapies for previously untreatable conditions, such as diabetes, heart disease, liver disease, and renal failure.


Thursday, August 11, 2011

Encyclopedia of Homeopathy


Encyclopedia of Homeopathy
ISBN: 0789456338 | December 1, 2005 
 PDF | 13 Mb  | 336 pages

 Homeopathy, with its "less is more" approach to using medicine, is proving to be among the  most effective forms of alternative medicine. Its ever-growing popularity has newcomers and  experts alike searching for the ultimate guide to understanding and using homeopathy. With  this Encyclopedia of Homeopathy, that search is over. This authoritative volume combines a  comprehensive explanation of the key theories and methods of practice with a meticulously  researched reference section that details more than 320 remedies. Special features include  a unique Materia Medica and a practical family guide. 

A beautifully illustrated Materia  Medica section provides a full profile of each remedy, including its origin, historical and  medicinal background, and preparation. It describes the principal physical, psychological,  and emotional symptoms associated with finding the right remedy. In addition, a special  section on serious ailments outlines how a professional homeopath approaches major health  concerns. Self-Help remedies are recommended for over 100 common ailments, such as colic in  babies, premenstrual tension, insomnia, and sciatica. Carefully devised checklists for both  physical and mental symptoms make accurate self-assessment easier than ever before.

Comprehensive, practical, and easily accessible, the Encyclopedia of Homeopathy offers  essential information and practical guidance for everyone wishing to explore the healing  properties and uses of this unique system of medicine.

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Complementary and Alternative Medicine Sourcebook


Complementary and Alternative Medicine Sourcebook 
4 Edition by Amy L. Sutton
Omnigraphics | 2010 | ISBN: 0780810821
669 pages | PDF | 12 MB

Basic Consumer Health Information about Ayurveda, Acupuncture, Aromatherapy, Chiropractic Care, Diet-Based Therapies, Guided Imagery, Herbal and Vitamin Supplements, Homeopathy, Hypnosis, Massage, Meditation, Naturopathy, Pilates, Reflexology, Reiki, Shiatsu, Tai Chi, Traditional Chinese Medicine, Yoga, and Other Complementary and Alternative Medical Therapies; Along with Statistics, Tips for Selecting a Practitioner, Treatments for Specific Health Conditions, a Glossary of Related Terms, and a Directory of Resources for Additional Help and Information

Complementary and alternative medicine (CAM) therapies play a key role in the health care of many Americans. The National Center for Complementary and Alternative Medicine reports that in the United States, about four in 10 adults and about one in nine children use some form of CAM, such as deep breathing, dietary supplements, massage, meditation, or yoga. CAM, alone or in conjunction with mainstream medicine, is often used to treat an increasing variety of diseases and conditions, such as arthritis, anxiety, back pain, cancer, diabetes, heart disease, and sleep problems.

Complementary and Alternative Medicine Sourcebook, Fourth Edition provides updated information for people considering these therapies for general well-being or specific health conditions. 

It discusses how to select a CAM practitioner, talk with a primary health care provider about using CAM, evaluate information on the internet, and pay for CAM therapies. It describes whole medical systems, such as Ayurveda, traditional Chinese medicine, Native American medicine, acupuncture, homeopathy, and naturopathy. It also talks about the safe use of dietary supplements, including vitamins, minerals, and herbs. Information on biologically based therapies, mind-body medicine, manipulative and body-based therapies, and energy-based therapies is also included. 
A glossary of related terms and a directory of additional resources provide additional help and information.


Principles and Practice of Homeopathy


Principles and Practice of Homeopathy:
The Therapeutic and Healing Process by David Owen
Churchill Livingstone | 2007 | ISBN: 0443100896
456 pages | PDF | 12 MB


This comprehensive, modern textbook on the principles and practice of homeopathy provides a detailed, practical and thorough basis for the understanding and the application of homeopathy. Drawing on the experience and knowledge of a wealth of international contributors, the book offers the foundations for the safe and broadest practice of modern homeopathy. The book is divided into 6 sections that take the understanding of homeopathy from basic principles through treatment of acute, chronic illnesses; the first prescription; the difficult case; and incurable cases.

•Provides a detailed, practical and thorough basis for the understanding and the application of homeopathy.
•Themes used to develop homeopathic education are woven throughout the text.
•Diagrams and boxes for cases and further reading help apply concepts to real-life situations.
•Written by an excellent practitioner with over 20 years' experience and highly respected contributors from around the world.


Homeopathy Medicine for the New Millennium Book


Homeopathy Medicine for the New Millennium Book 
IACH | 2000 | ISBN: 9608616360 
 234 pages | PDF | 3,3 MB

World-famous homeopath, George Vithoulkas, presents the historical scientific basis for the discipline in simple terms, and shows that homeopathy not only addresses the health of the whole person, but can succeed in treating many chronic conditions regarded as incurable by conventional medicine.

Friday, August 5, 2011

The Allergy and Asthma Cure:


The Allergy and Asthma Cure:
A Complete Eight-Step Nutritional Program
Fred Pescatore
Wiley | 2003 | ISBN: 047121468X
Pages: 272 | PDF | 1.05 MB

Free yourself of allergies and asthma once and for all with Dr. Pescatore's breakthrough program

" Dr. Fred Pescatore's The Allergy and Asthma Cure reveals a unique and revolutionary understanding of the underlying conditions of allergy and asthma-from food triggers to the environment to nutritional deficiencies. His integrative program of both alternative and traditional treatments can dramatically improve health and vitality, safely and soundly. This book will have a prominent place in my library and I highly recommend it! "
-Ann Louise Gittleman, Ph.D., C.N.S., author of the bestselling The Fat Flush Plan

"Conventional medicine has largely shrugged its shoulders in confusion about the causes of allergies and asthma in millions of people. In this book Dr. Fred Pescatore deals with the roots of these modern epidemics, drawing on his clinical experience, and he provides clear recommendations for turning back the tide and restoring health."
- Jack Challem, author of the bestselling Syndrome X and The Inflammation Syndrome

"The Allergy and Asthma Cure is the book we have all been waiting for. Dr. Pescatore manages, in a concise manner, to summarize all the facts and presents a comprehensive healing guide that incorporates both conventional and alternative approaches. A must-read for those dealing with these issues."
-Artur Spokojny, M.D., F.A.C.C., Medical Director of Integrative Medicine of Manhattan, Associate Professor of Medicine, Weill Cornell Medical College

"I believe that The Allergy and Asthma Cure holds the key to understanding how nutritional medicine can really work for you. Allergies (from skin conditions to seasonal types) and asthma can be cured, not just held at bay. This book shows the way. Dr. Pescatore is truly a healer."
-Roberta Flack, singer/songwriter

"I have seen firsthand how The Allergy and Asthma Cure has changed people's lives for the better. I have started using his treatment protocols for my own patients with a remarkable success rate, and best of all with no side effects. Many of my patients are getting off their allergy and asthma medications completely. I strongly recommend this book to anyone with allergies or asthma."
-Dana G. Cohen, M.D., board-certified, Internal Medicine

"This book is for anyone willing to give up his or her life as an asthmatic. I had tried every drug and treatment available and the asthma only got worse. Under Dr. Pescatore's care, I began to see results within six weeks. It's been over two years now living without an attack. His approach has changed the way I live."
-Paul Goldman, patient

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Wednesday, August 3, 2011

Reasoning and Thinking


Reasoning and Thinking
(Cognitive Psychology)-K.I. Manktelow
Ps.chology Press | 1999 | ISBN: 0863777090
256 pages | PDF | 1,8 MB

This undergraduate textbook reviews psychological research in the major areas of reasoning and thinking: deduction, induction, hypothesis testing, probability judgement, and decision making. It also covers the major theoretical debates in each area, and devotes a chapter to one of the liveliest issues in the field: the question of human rationality. 

Central themes that recur throughout the book include not only rationality, but also the relation between normative theories such as logic, probability theory, and decision theory, and human performance, both in experiments and in the world outside the laboratory. No prior acquaintance with formal systems is assumed, and everyday examples are used throughout to illustrate technical and theoretical points.
The book differs from others in the market firstly in the range of material covered: other tend to focus primarily on on either reasoning or thinking. It is also the first student-level text to survey an imporatant new theoretical perspective, the information-gain or rational analysis approach, and to review the rationality debate from the standpoint of psuchological research in a wide range of areas.

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