Best Meditation
Singer shows how the development of consciousness can enable us all to dwell in the present moment and let go of painful thoughts and memories that keep us from achieving happiness and self-realization. Copublished with the Institute of Noetic Sciences (IONS) The. Untethered Soul begins by walking you through your relationship with your thoughts and emotions, helping you uncover the source and fluctuations of your inner energy. The accuracy and simplicity of this work is a measure of its pure mastery.”. ― James O’Dea , past president of the Institute of Noetic Sciences (IONS). It may take more than one reading and many hours of introspection, but The Untethered Soul is a must-read for anyone in search of greater understanding of themselves and of the truth.”. ― Louis Chiavacci , senior vice-president of Merrill Lynch, ranked in Barron’s top fifteen US Investment Advisors. “This publication has released boundless joy for the hungry souls of the world.”. ― Ma Yoga Shakti Saraswati, founder of Yogashakti International Mission and recipient of Hinduism Today’s Hindu of the Year 2000 award. Singer bridges these two great traditions in a radiant treatise on how to succeed in life from our spiritual quest to our everyday tribulations. With great eloquence, wit, and compelling logic, Singer’s brilliant book completes this thought by showing them to be two poles of the same selfless devotion.”. — Ray Kurzweil , National Medal of Technology recipient and author of The Singularity Is Near. Singer takes the reader on a journey that begins with consciousness tethered to the ego and ends having taken us beyond our myopic, contained self-image to a state of inner freedom and liberation. Michael A. Singer’s book is a priceless gift to all who have futilely searched and yearned for a richer, more meaningful, creative life.”. — Yogi Amrit Desai , internationally recognized pioneer of modern yoga.
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Find Best Price at Amazon"I read the audio version of this book multiple times, bought copies of it for clients, and shared it with friends. After reading Michael's book, I simply allowed irrelevant, erroneous, totally made up thoughts to just float on by without attaching my emotions to them. It means you're no longer an emotional puppet on the string of everyone else's behavior, attitudes, decisions, choices, etc. I LOVED the audio version of the book because the person who read it was perfect for the content. I've read TONS of other books on similar topics but the way Michael conveyed the material was unique and different and I really GOT IT!"
"Some of the points made in The Untethered Soul are: 1. Learn to relax and stay open no matter what. Do not identify with the experiences you are observing. Facing the fact of bodily death can help you to realize that all of the observed is temporary. Do not allow painful experiences from the past to influence the present. If you want a life full of joy and love you must make a commitment to having a life full of joy and love. Learn how to live from your heart, not from your ego. The Untethered Soul is my second most favorite book on the subject of how to transcend the ego and how to realize the true Self and directly experience that perfect infinite consciousness that has only joy and love and has no suffering. My most favorite book on that subject is THE SEVEN STEPS TO AWAKENING which is a collection of quotes by these seven authors: 1."
"I see life and the spiritual journey differently, and though I do believe we all should strive for a happier life and a more peaceful spirit, I don't believe it is desirable to live without some unhappiness, some worries, some fears. The author contradicts himself many times, but more importantly doesn't indicate any awareness that he has contradicted himself. Thus, while the author makes many statements throughout that I agree with, he also constantly is making other statements that contradict previous ones, giving me the impression that he is just writing a stream of consciousness of statements cherry-picked to resonate with a broad range of spiritual-enlightenment-seekers, without much regard to whether those statements gel together to form a cohesive whole. Structure. I would not want to take that away from anyone, but sadly, it is not the book for me."
Featuring a new preface by the author, this paperback shows that only after regaining awareness of Being, liberated from Mind and intensely in the Now, is there Enlightenment. World-renowned spiritual teacher Eckhart Tolle conveys simple wisdom that transcends any particular religion, doctrine, or guru.
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Find Best Price at Amazon"This was my "last book" I read it three months ago and haven't returned to that dark and hopeless place yet. I had spent my life reading thousands of books trying to "figure it out" to make my way to a place of happiness and functionality, what Tolle explains that trying to solve the problems of thought from the level of thought is an impossibility."
"I decided to experiment with a singing bowl to see if it would help get me "into the now" before doing mindfulness meditation, to help stop my mind from drifting to the future and past."
"I was experiencing crippling anxiety, and due to lack of insurance, I was unable to seek help."
"I bought this book some time ago and it has changed my life."
"You have to "work out" brain just like you work out your muscles."
"I have a friend the lives and dies by this book."
"This book is amazing and extrememly helpful if you are in a negative cycle."
"Very helpful, the author means well, but, as any great advice, hard to follow through."
Best Yoga
NEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLER • Thought leader, visionary, philanthropist, mystic, and yogi Sadhguru presents Western readers with a time-tested path to achieving absolute well-being: the classical science of yoga. NAMED ONE OF THE TEN BEST BOOKS OF THE YEAR BY SPIRITUALITY & HEALTH The practice of hatha yoga, as we commonly know it, is but one of eight branches of the body of knowledge that is yoga. In fact, yoga is a sophisticated system of self-empowerment that is capable of harnessing and activating inner energies in such a way that your body and mind function at their optimal capacity. “Contrarian and consistent, ancient and contemporary, Inner Engineering is a loving invitation to live our best lives and a profound reassurance of why and how we can.” —Sir Ken Robinson, author of The Element, Finding Your Element, and Out of Our Minds: Learning to Be Creative. Contrarian and consistent, ancient and contemporary, Inner Engineering is a loving invitation to live our best lives and a profound reassurance of why and how we can.” —Sir Ken Robinson, author of The Element, Finding Your Element, and Out of Our Minds: Learning to Be Creative “I am inspired by Sadhguru’s capacity for joy, his exuberance for life, and the depth and breadth of his curiosity and knowledge. I highly recommend it for anyone interested in self-transformation.” —Mark Hyman, M.D., director, Cleveland Clinic Center for Functional Medicine, and New York Times bestselling author “ Inner Engineering is a fascinating read of Sadhguru’s insights and his teachings.
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Find Best Price at Amazon"Yesterday I cut two oranges to juice for my morning smoothie. Sadhguru writes, "...whatever the events and situations around you, you don't get crushed by them; you ride them." Most people go through life letting external events dictate who they are and how they should feel. They spend most of their time in memories of the past or in imaginal futures, usually of a bad kind. The data may be gathered consciously or unconsciously...your intellect is perpetually immersed in the past. We transform the physical body from a series of compulsions of flesh, blood, and hormones into a conscious process, a powerful instrument of perception and knowing." "The entire yogic process is aimed at aligning oneself with the natural longing of life to expand in an unlimited way... Yoga means to experience the mental and physical process distinctly, not as the basis of yourself, but as that which is caused by you." "The yogic practices, which involve postures, breath, attitudes of mind, and energy activation, are all essentially oriented toward aligning the first three layers of the body: the physical, the mental, and the energetic body. It is only in aligning them that you find access to dimensions beyond the physical--to the fundamental life energy itself." So I began studying New Thought writings from the late 19th and early 20th centuries. I spent hours every day studying, meditating, thinking, disciplining my mind. Now I look back and think of all the challenges I have overcome and the many lessons I've learned through this difficult life. As Neville Goddard said, "The true test of religion is in its use, but men have made it a thing to defend." Then again, and this time I paid attention to the chapter titles to orient myself, and it took better form in my mind. The keys to the kingdom are in here, but you have to recognize and wade through your own preconceptions, judgments, beliefs, and preferences. And I finally understand the physical practice of yoga and how it can be used to evolve. I will leave you with one more gem that spoke to me: "Unfortunately, most human beings are doing much the same thing: they are labeling their compulsions, their limitations, as their choices."
"[...]. Sadhguru wants to be a “dispeller of darkness.” He believes that living joyfully is not “magical” but can be done systematically, like an engineering problem. He gained many lifetimes of memory and became aware of a “million things.” He decided to go beyond the rational and logical and embrace the “intelligence of life itself.”. He realized that goal of all human endeavor is to liberate itself of boundaries. Align your physical body, your mind and your energies totally to existence and that will lead to liberation and pure joy. In the second part of the book, Sadhguru lays out a path to improve the body, mind and our energies. Body is improved by doing the physical asanas, keeping our spine erect, and slowing down our breath. Body is nourished by food, which he recommends should be vegetarian or at most fish, no higher animals. It creates problems when you deny or moralize basic human drives. Sadhguru recommends to learn to keep your intellect in awareness, not in memory. While the thoughts and discussion he presents are mostly in line with “Analytical Faith”, there are a few areas where he strains belief."
Best Energy Healing
Anatomy of the Spirit also presents Dr. Myss's breakthrough model of the body's seven centers of spiritual and physical power, in which she synthesizes the ancient wisdom of three spiritual traditions-the Hindu chakras, the Christian sacraments, and the Kabbalah's Tree of Life-to demonstrate the seven stages through which everyone must pass in the search for higher consciousness and spiritual maturity. What sets Anatomy of the Spirit apart is Carolyn Myss's ability to blend diverse religious and spiritual beliefs into a succinct discussion of health and human anatomy.
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Find Best Price at Amazon"I hate to give this book a low rating because I highly recommend the book but after reading some of the reviews, I’m not the only one who has purchased the book recently (August 2017) and it is falling apart."
"This is a great reference book to have."
"This is one of the best books I have ever owned."
"Theological naive at points; however, it's an interesting, insightful correlation of certain major spiritual paths."
"Great book!"
"However, she provides a comprehensive look at our energy centers, chakras and how to heal ourselves."
"Too ‘deep’ for me to read!"
Best Cognitive Psychology
Singer shows how the development of consciousness can enable us all to dwell in the present moment and let go of painful thoughts and memories that keep us from achieving happiness and self-realization. Copublished with the Institute of Noetic Sciences (IONS) The. Untethered Soul begins by walking you through your relationship with your thoughts and emotions, helping you uncover the source and fluctuations of your inner energy. The accuracy and simplicity of this work is a measure of its pure mastery.”. ― James O’Dea , past president of the Institute of Noetic Sciences (IONS). It may take more than one reading and many hours of introspection, but The Untethered Soul is a must-read for anyone in search of greater understanding of themselves and of the truth.”. ― Louis Chiavacci , senior vice-president of Merrill Lynch, ranked in Barron’s top fifteen US Investment Advisors. “This publication has released boundless joy for the hungry souls of the world.”. ― Ma Yoga Shakti Saraswati, founder of Yogashakti International Mission and recipient of Hinduism Today’s Hindu of the Year 2000 award. Singer bridges these two great traditions in a radiant treatise on how to succeed in life from our spiritual quest to our everyday tribulations. With great eloquence, wit, and compelling logic, Singer’s brilliant book completes this thought by showing them to be two poles of the same selfless devotion.”. — Ray Kurzweil , National Medal of Technology recipient and author of The Singularity Is Near. Singer takes the reader on a journey that begins with consciousness tethered to the ego and ends having taken us beyond our myopic, contained self-image to a state of inner freedom and liberation. Michael A. Singer’s book is a priceless gift to all who have futilely searched and yearned for a richer, more meaningful, creative life.”. — Yogi Amrit Desai , internationally recognized pioneer of modern yoga.
Reviews
Find Best Price at Amazon"I read the audio version of this book multiple times, bought copies of it for clients, and shared it with friends. After reading Michael's book, I simply allowed irrelevant, erroneous, totally made up thoughts to just float on by without attaching my emotions to them. It means you're no longer an emotional puppet on the string of everyone else's behavior, attitudes, decisions, choices, etc. I LOVED the audio version of the book because the person who read it was perfect for the content. I've read TONS of other books on similar topics but the way Michael conveyed the material was unique and different and I really GOT IT!"
"Some of the points made in The Untethered Soul are: 1. Learn to relax and stay open no matter what. Do not identify with the experiences you are observing. Facing the fact of bodily death can help you to realize that all of the observed is temporary. Do not allow painful experiences from the past to influence the present. If you want a life full of joy and love you must make a commitment to having a life full of joy and love. Learn how to live from your heart, not from your ego. The Untethered Soul is my second most favorite book on the subject of how to transcend the ego and how to realize the true Self and directly experience that perfect infinite consciousness that has only joy and love and has no suffering. My most favorite book on that subject is THE SEVEN STEPS TO AWAKENING which is a collection of quotes by these seven authors: 1."
"I see life and the spiritual journey differently, and though I do believe we all should strive for a happier life and a more peaceful spirit, I don't believe it is desirable to live without some unhappiness, some worries, some fears. The author contradicts himself many times, but more importantly doesn't indicate any awareness that he has contradicted himself. Thus, while the author makes many statements throughout that I agree with, he also constantly is making other statements that contradict previous ones, giving me the impression that he is just writing a stream of consciousness of statements cherry-picked to resonate with a broad range of spiritual-enlightenment-seekers, without much regard to whether those statements gel together to form a cohesive whole. Structure. I would not want to take that away from anyone, but sadly, it is not the book for me."
Best Philosopher Biographies
Even after spending only a few minutes in his presence you can't help feeling happier. He's tried to answer it before, but he's never had the help of a psychiatrist to get the message across in a context we can easily understand. Together with Dr. Howard Cutler, he explores many facets of everyday life, including relationships, loss, and the pursuit of wealth, to illustrate how to ride through life's obstacles on a deep and abiding source of inner peace. A leading expert on the science of human happiness, Dr. Cutler is coauthor, with His Holiness the Dalai Lama, of the acclaimed Art of Happiness series of books, international bestsellers that have been translated into fifty languages.
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Find Best Price at Amazon"This book changed my life when I first read it in 2009."
"Great advice for living and overall it's a good audio book but most of the Dalai Lama's words appear to be read by another voice-over actor."
"very insightful about how to be happy as you go through life,by a man who has had many reasons to be unhappy and has managed to be a light to the modern world with his ancient wisdom."
"It was an easy read, discovering new knowledge in the path which I am taking now."
"The best book I've ever read."
"Really accessible read and was in excellent shape when it arrived."
"This is not a book about Buddhism - it's a book about being human, about being the same in our search for happiness and our struggle with suffering."
"I liked that concepts and the way in which the book compares and contrasts these concepts against western and eastern approaches."
Best 15-Minute Arts & Photography Short Reads
This is the never-before-told story of the musical revolution that happened right under the nose of the Reagan Eighties--when a small but sprawling network of bands, labels, fanzines, radio stations, and other subversives reenergized American rock with punk rock's do-it-yourself credo and created music that was deeply personal, often brilliant, always challenging, and immensely influential. Linked under the loose rubric "indie rock," bands like Black Flag, Sonic Youth, Minor Threat and the Replacements languished in the musical minor leagues because they were too experimental for commercial radio, made unfortunate career decisions or eschewed mainstream success. Though day-in-the-life bios predominate over extensive musical or cultural analysis, this is an astute insider's account of the collective accomplishment of these various bands: strong musical and political statements by people with little clout and even less financial support that reverberated throughout youth culture. Copyright 2001 Reed Business Information, Inc. Music journalist Azerrad (Come As You Are: The Story of Nirvana) makes it clear through his tales of 13 highly influential punk and indie rock bands from Black Flag to Beat Happening that his subjects could have easily been any misshapen, angst-filled, morbidly creative teens on the planet.
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Find Best Price at Amazon"If you are of the age group of the 'Indie' records, you will identify and like reading about the known groups."
"A unique portrait of an often overlooked time in Independent music !"
"Overall, if you're interested in this tumultuous time in music or if you've got a liking for one or more of the bands contained therein, it's definitely worth a read :)."
"Band broke up sometime in the 80's : "This band was great, underrated, and ahead of their time." Band continued into the 90's and signed to a major label: "They were mind blowing as an indie band, then kinda sucked when they went to a major."
"Having experienced a similar lifestyle as the bands covered in this book, although maybe not to the extent in some cases, I can't. believe I waited this long to read it."
"And maybe it's because I didn't grow up during the Reagan administration (I was born in '89), but the "anti-Reagan" sentiments throughout the book are far too prevalent throught the book in my opinion."
"Well written and opinionated set of band biographies, including interviews with the musicians."
"This is a very entertaining read, not only for the standard stories of punk rock misbehavior (the Butthole Surfers chapter alone is worth the cost of the book), but also because the reader can't help but be struck by the dedication and sacrifices made by these artists. As you read, you understand why he chose the bands he did, though there are a few more I would like to have seen profiled, as they are mentioned so often in the book as influences, e.g.: Dead Kennedys, Bad Brains and Meat Puppets."
Best Holistic Medicine
With more than 800 pages of comprehensive facts about all aspects of alternative ways to wellness, Prescription for Nutritional Healing, Fifth Edition, unites the best of age-old remedies with twenty-first- century science. Phyllis Balch was author of the bestselling Prescription for Nutritional Healing, as well as of Prescription for Nutritional Healing: The A-to-Z Guide to Supplements, and Prescription for Herbal Healing.
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Find Best Price at Amazon"I highly recommend this book for anyone!"
"I did get the flu this January, but with this supplement information, I had a far less occurrence than others who rely on chemical Rx medication, that for me often have more side effects than the original illness."
"I have the old book, but felt it was time to update."
"Anymore, it's hard knowing how to treat or prevent physical or medical problems, be it the common cold or chronic conditions such as diabetes and cancer. As an example, the author frequently suggests Colloidal Silver (for everything from ear infections to rattlesnake bites)."
"Have referred to this book for years at tge linrary or herb store."
"I saw an earlier edition in my chiropractor's office and found myself going through it every time I was in the waiting room."
"I have been hearing some great stories about people seeing herbalists, and using herbs and other supplements in addition to regular medical treatment, going outside the normal level of resource to improve their health, and experiencing relief and cure from life threatening conditions."
"However, she fails to adequately state the conditions they address or the dosages needed for efficacy."
Best Ayurveda Medicine
Discover your Ayurvedic Dosha (mind-body type) and find the ideal foods, self-care practices, yoga poses and meditations that are tailored to your unique needs! • Learning how your body’s needs change according to the season, environment and time of day. • Ways to regain luster, passion and flow in your life. • Easy-to-make, plant-based recipes relating to each element. • Establishing an Ayurvedic morning and nighttime ritual for optimal balance. • Balancing your chakras according to your Dosha. • Using Ayurvedic herbs and spices to heal digestive issues, skin problems, hormonal imbalance and other ailments. Sahara is a graduate from Boston University, Institute of Integrative Nutrition, International Sports Science Association, Sri Kaya Kalp Ayurvedic Institute, Matthew Kenney Culinary Academy and a member of the American Association of Drugless Practitioners and California Association of Ayurvedic Medicine.
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Find Best Price at Amazon"thanks AAAAAAAAA++++++++++."
"This book is a great addition to my Ayurvedic collection."
"Sahara and her knowledge and easy way of writing is a complete game changer!!!!"
"Sahara Rose is so inspirational and this book was exactly what I was looking for to learn more about Ayurveda!!"
"Easy to understand and broken down so anyone can understand it."
"Good and detailed overview of Ayurveda."
"This is the best Ayurvedic book to date that I have read... it is compeltey accessible and contemporary."
"This book has lots of great information to make ayurveda modern and accessible."
Best Chelation Therapy
Can you talk to your body? Otakara Klettke shares in her book Hear Your Body Whisper, How to Unlock Your Self-Healing Mechanism how she has learned to communicate with her body. Hear Your Body Whisper is a result of obsessive research, personal experience, and rediscovering the connection between our body and mind that naturally exists in every one of us. She explains that your body is filled with trillions of microorganisms that are responsible for the well-being of your body. Your body will also settle in the body shape it is meant to be naturally. Hear Your Body Whisper is a positive and loving approach to gain trust in your body which results in returning your body into self-healing mode it is meant to be. How did she managed to escape special diets, constant visits to a doctor, surgeries and hospital stays, and was able to become a personal fitness trainer, adventurer, TV reporter while keeping her body in the same shape ever since she grew up?
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Find Best Price at Amazon"A great way to learn about and communicate with our bodies is through meditation, and Otakara walks us through that process. If you want to learn more about your body and how to listen to it and communicate with it, this book is for you!"
"And listen to it, because it knows what it needs to be healthy, and it knows what’s good for you. Instead of urging me listen to an authority figure speaking from on high about what I need to do for my body, this book takes a totally different approach. This book teaches me to understand that the ultimate authority on what is good for my body is my body itself... and teaches me how to listen to the wisdom my body wants to share with me. I don’t need to consult a book to know what those are (not even this book). In fact, this book doesn’t give you a standard list of foods you “should” eat at all... because the book’s whole point is that YOUR BODY will tell you what it needs to eat. And indeed, I know very well what my body does and doesn’t need to eat, but I hadn’t been listening because what I knew didn’t match with what “experts” were saying I SHOULD eat. This book will take you on a journey in which you will learn that your body is not the enemy, a foe to be subdued."
"I like the author's simple and direct manner in giving us this advice."
"I recommend it for anyone interested in cleaning up their diet in a sane manner using food one actually enjoys!"
"If you have any sort of health issue, you may find something in this book that will help."
"With a wealth of information, she builds the case for listening to your body and covers the gamut, including such topics as your brain, drugs, GMO vs. organic foods, detoxification, meditation, use of affirmations, exercise, drinking pure water, being in the outdoors, and getting healthy."
"This book made me look at my nutrition choices and my body differently and more consentiously."
"The author definitely took the time to go within the self and discover how to be guided not by what the world tells you to do, but by what one's own body needs."
Best Healing
His methods achieve spectacular results, even for those who have spent years and many thousands of dollars on all forms of medicine before turning to him. It explores all-natural solutions for dozens of the illnesses that plague us, including Lyme disease, fibromyalgia, adrenal fatigue, chronic fatigue syndrome, hormonal imbalances, Hashimoto’s disease, multiple sclerosis, depression, neurological conditions, chronic inflammation, autoimmune disease, blood-sugar imbalances, colitis and other digestive disorders, and more. Anthony’s abilities as the Medical Medium are unique and fascinating, and his book makes complex diseases that confuse even many doctors easy to understand and address. “Anthony William is the Edgar Cayce of our time, reading the body with outstanding precision and insight. Anthony’s practical and profound medical advice makes him one of the most powerfully effective healers of the 21st century.”. — Ann Louise Gittleman , New York Times best-selling author of 30 books on health and healing and creator of the highly popular Fat Flush detox and diet plan. This landmark book sharing Anthony’s immense knowledge of how to prevent and combat disease will impact the medical community for decades. — David James Elliot , Scorpion, Trumbo, Mad Men, and CSI:NY ; star for ten years of CBS’s JAG. My family and friends have been the recipients of Anthony’s inspired gift of healing, and we’ve benefited more than I can express with rejuvenated physical and mental health.”. — Martin D. Shafiroff , Managing Director of Barclays Capital; rated #1 Broker in America by WealthManagement.com and #1 Wealth Advisor by Barron’s. In this clear, friendly, and compassionate book, Anthony provides the solutions to many of the deeply confounding health challenges of our time.”. — Diana Lopusny , M.D., F.A.A.P., owner of Preferred Pediatrics, Connecticut “The first chapter of this book will blow your mind. , psychiatrist, Rhode Island and Louisiana “Anthony William pinpoints what your medical condition is with incredible accuracy and then tells you exactly how to fix it.
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Find Best Price at Amazon"If you are considering purchasing this book and are reading the reviews (both good and bad) you will quickly see that this book stirs up all kinds of highly emotional responses. When you read this book, it is important to understand that there is an overall concept here that many illnesses and symptoms, that so many suffer from, are a "mystery" to current medical practices. For someone who does a quick read through, with the bias of what most people believe to be true, the information in this book can appear deceivingly simple and perhaps even nothing new. However, if you take the opportunity to read this book with "beginner’s mind" (as one of my best teachers likes to say), you may find that this book has some considerable things to teach. This can be hard to do, and yet, the way this book is suggesting to heal is so brilliant and kind and gentle, that it should actually be the first step that we all take with our bodies. It took me awhile to get it when working with Anthony because it really is a different way to think about healing and what is actually going on in our bodies than we have been told. A practitioner that I went to many years ago told me a story that helped me in my own healing and being able to grasp how important the information in this book is. It is this that Anthony and Spirit are writing about in this book. Since it is a common question in many reviews, I want to clarify that I purchased the book, that I have actually read the book, and I was not offered anything to write this review. I am writing this review because I have experienced firsthand a total transformation from debilitating chronic illness and getting my life back, through the help of Anthony and the Spirit that speaks to him. I went to my physician and told him of my phone call and what Anthony and Spirit had told me and my physician said "you are the 4th patient of mine to talk to this guy and he has been spot on every time." Anthony and Spirit taught me how to take ownership and control over the healing process. The child was under the age of 5 and because both the doctor and Anthony knew that giving antibiotics to a child that young, when they have the flu, could potentially be damaging, they came up with a protocol to help my child through the healing process and keep her safe from harm of any side effects of the two illnesses or potential damaging medications. So yes, I do have a bias, but the bias is that I have experienced firsthand the healing methods laid out in this book and the kind and compassionate nature of Anthony William. Hence, the need to start writing books, and the need to have a staff of people working for him. Anthony William is just one man and there are millions, if not more, who have the potential to be helped by the information in this book."
"I got sick with what could be labeled Chronic Fatigue Syndrome - and a whole lot of other things eventually - just weeks after the floor and after a winter of feeding moldy hay. We bought a full spectrum infrared sauna since Dr. Dietrich Klinghardt highly rec's them for his Lyme patients. Just after the sauna purchase, I saw the free MM chapter on Facebook and followed the link. I was intrigued by the notion that Lyme was really viral and it made sense to me that THAT is why 1) antibiotics fail and in fact can make it worse and (yes, i experienced this) and 2) the sauna would work b/c it raises core body temperature which is then anti-viral. I'm now on day 3 of the cleanse, working on my adrenals, liver, and blood sugar (yup, forgot to mention that but my paleo diet landed me with pre-diabetes). If I didnt get dx with Lyme, I wouldnt have paid any attention to the free chapter. AW has really changed my paradigm as what he knows is often radically different than my ahead-of-the-curve functional medicine training."
Best Chinese Medicine
For example, Chinese medicine dictates that someone with low energy and a pale complexion (a yin deficiency) would benefit from avoiding bitter foods and increasing "sweet" foods such as soy, black sesame seeds, parsnips, rice, and oats. The diet is certainly acetic by American standards (no alcohol, caffeine, white flour, fried foods, or sugar, and a minimum of eggs and dairy) but the reasons he gives for avoiding these "negative energy" foods are compelling. " Healing with Whole Foods contains a wealth of information on health, diet, alternative medicine, natural food presentation, and recipes, researched by an expert in the field.
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Find Best Price at Amazon"Pricey, but worth the money if want the science aspect of it and "evidence based medicine"."
"I reference this book often."
"Wow - what a book!"
"I haven't studied this yet, but I will ."
"Great book...."
"Bought this as a gift for a friend."
"This is a great book."
"I love this book a must have in your library on Whole foods."
Best Homeopathy Medicine
Most patients with Hashimoto's will present with acid reflux, nutrient deficiencies, anemia, intestinal permeability, food sensitivities, gum disorders and hypoglycemia in addition to the “typical” hypothyroid symptoms such as weight gain, cold intolerance, hair loss, fatigue and constipation. Izabella Wentz, Pharm.D., FASCP is a pharmacist, Hashimoto’s patient and pioneer in lifestyle interventions for Hashimoto’s Thyroiditis.
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Find Best Price at Amazon"I saw three endocrinologists, three GPs, two neurologists, numerous chiropractors and massage therapists, two acupuncturists, and even a life coach and hypnotist (pretty much any health related professional whose bio suggested they might be able to help). This book introduced me to two concepts that were critical: Functional medicine, and Hashimoto's Gluten sensitivity. This led to several significant changes. The second came when I started looking for functional medicine doctors in Austin, TX and following the supplementation suggestions put forward in this book. Empty Stomach (AM): - Licorice drops. - Probiotic. - Saccharomyces Boulardii. Lunch: - Glutamine. - Methyl B12 (my Dr suspects a MTHFR gene mutation; regular B12 wasn't helping but this works great). - NAC. - Zinc (this was huge for me; gave me lots more energy). - Selenium. Bedtime: - Magnesium. - CoQ10. - Probiotic. - Fish Oil w/vitamin D. Many of these don't have to be taken with food and the order could be switched up. I'd recommend chatting with your doctor about lab work for vitamin deficiencies and reading Dr. Wentz's supplement guide."
"I've read the Stop The Thyroid Madness site, Mary Shamon's thyroid-info website, Dr. Alexander Haskell's book, Dr. Datiz Kharrazian's book and his diet recommendations, read what Jack Kruse has to say... I've looked into the GAPS diet, the paleo diet, the autoimmune paleo diet, and researched intestinal permeability and how to heal it. I'm so thrilled to have this book, it still seems too good to be true! :). I would suggest though, if there is ever a second printing, and an updated version, that the author include more advice/info on finding a good functional/integrative/holistic Dr. to work with, which testing is available and from which labs, how to navigate testing solo or with your Dr., etc."
"My antibodies went from 1200 + down to under 100 since then and I'm taking lower and lower doses of my compounded meds and cytomel."
Best Massage
From elite bodybuilding competitors to gymnasts, from golfers to fitness gurus, anyone who works out with weights must own this book—a book that only Arnold Schwarzenegger could write, a book that has earned its reputation as “the bible of bodybuilding.”. Inside, Arnold covers the very latest advances in both weight training and bodybuilding competition, with new sections on diet and nutrition, sports psychology, the treatment and prevention of injuries, and methods of training, each illustrated with detailed photos of some of bodybuilding's newest stars. -Arnold's tried-and-true tips for sculpting, strengthening, and defining each and every muscle to create the ultimate buff physique. From elite bodybuilding competitors to gymnasts, from golfers to fitness gurus, anyone who works out with weights must own this book -- a book that only Arnold Schwarzenegger could write, a book that has earned its reputation as "the bible of bodybuilding".
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Find Best Price at Amazon"The book itself has a lot of good info, this is the revised and updated version."
"Seriously amazing resource."
"Whether you're new or not to weightlifting, fitness, bodybuilding, etc, this book is a worthy addition to anyone's arsenal."
"The original encyclopedia and this upgrade are basic tenants of priceless information."
"Just a must have on principle."
"It's a pretty good read... you can devour most of the informational chapters in just a few hours... and then the rest is pictorial displays of exercises by muscle group."
"The New Encyclopedia of Modern Bodybuilding : The Bible of Bodybuilding, Fully Updated and Revised, simply put, is a great book for the average weight-lifter to the serious competitive body-builder."
"A solid reference and tool for the beginner to the experienced bodybuilder."
Best Naturopathy Medicine
Essential Oils Natural Remedies: The Complete A-Z Reference of Essential Oils for Health and Healing
Essential Oils Natural Remedies offers essential oils practitioners of all levels a comprehensive home reference for a lifetime of health-related needs.
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Find Best Price at Amazon"It covers everything basic you need to know about essentials oils including production, choosing the right oil, equipment, storing, safety, application methods, remedies for common ailments and details about individual oils."
"I've been curious about essential oils for awhile, and I am familiar with common uses such as peppermint for an upset stomach. Some simple conditions that are untreated could become major health issues down the road. I grew up on a farm where my mother canned most of our vegetables and my Dad butchered most of our meat. My daughter has keratosis pilaris, which is commonly called chicken skin. The doctor did give me a steroid cream, however I'd prefer to not use so many chemicals etc on her young skin and expose system to who knows what kind of unnatural products. I have heard stories of people breaking out and rashes or getting sick, and it's because they either didn't use food grade essential oils, didn't check to see if they were irritated by it, used products that weren't made to be used on the skin or bought low grade unpure products! And of everything I've read so far, this ebook has been THE most comprehensive guide to essential oils. The last section of the book is a list of essential oils in alphabetical order. This section lists the plant name, what it's good for treating, any precautions, what it looks like in natural state. The book also gives a quick guide as well as references to studies and other work that it's referenced."
"There is a lot of basic information missing, that an essential oil user should know. I would recommend this book to a beginner essential oil user, that wants to get familiar with common essential oils, but I do feel there are much better choices."
"The ebook is a very easy, simple read that gave me a better understanding on essential oils and their everyday uses. It starts out giving you a brief history and benefits of essential oils, how they are produced, and even lists 15 things you should know about them."
"Some of the first books I bought said what oils to use for ailments, but they didn't say HOW to use them, ie diffuser or topical?"
Best Alternative Medicine Reference
After meeting his chiropractic wife, Dr. Wolfson now runs a very successful, holistic cardiology office. Inside "The Paleo Cardiologist," you will learn: 1) Paleo Nutrition is the food plan for health, 2) The importance of cholesterol to every cell in the body, 3) How to avoid pharmaceuticals and skip the dangerous procedures, 4) Why stress is bad for your heart and how to relax, 5) How to get rid of the chemicals and heavy metals, 6) Sleep is critical for heart health and how to get more Z's, 7) The Top 20 supplements for heart health, 8) The Top 20 blood tests you need. He also provides practical guidelines for a lifestyle strategy that can help you eliminate heart disease from your future." "Most books for me are a skim through and a space holder on my shelf, but this one will remain by my side, yellowed from highlighter, and a spine stressed from photocopies for my patients. His take on cholesterol, grass-fed meat, sugar, nitrates, saturated fat, statin drugs and just about everything else he talks about in The Paleo Cardiologist is right on the money. "The son of a top cardiologist follows his father's footstep and after years of practice awakens to the art and science of wellness.
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Find Best Price at Amazon"Every cardiologist I have been to over the years within the first 10-15 minutes of a consultation the cardiologist is closing hard on scheduling me for a medical procedure. I have had reasonably low cholesterol (150-180) my whole life but also struggled with high liver enzymes my whole adult life too (and not a drinker), yet when I would ask cardiologists about the side effects of taking the heart related drugs (beta blockers & statons) they would be almost outright perturbed I'd even have the gull to ask about these things. He also referred me to a local cardiologist where guess what...the exact same thing happened only this cardiologist was more rude than most and was clearly insulted I'd even ask any single question. Shortly after that less than positive consultation, I was searching on Amazon for Paleo products and happened to search the words "Paleo Cardiologist" and The Paleo Cardiologist book popped into my screen. Many of the things Dr Jack Wolfson said in the book and his recommendations were similar to what I had already researched and lined up with what my own alternative doctor told me. I was actually shocked there was any cardiologist on the planet who might prescribe an alternate path to health other than stent(s), open heart surgery and/or a slew of drugs with side effects. It wasn't easy at the beginning and I am till learning and making changes but I have been following the Paleo lifestyle, supplements and many of the lifestyle changes outlined in this book. I was so impressed with what was happening with my health, I decided to book an appointment to see Dr Jack Wolfson in person at his offices in Arizona."
"Everywhere we turn, we are being poisoned through our food, water, drugs, vaccines and our choices in the grocery store are getting slim. Another recent experience was being yelled at because he was NOT on Warfarin, even though he was on Boluoke which has been used in Chinese hospitals safely now for a long time. Very few cardiologists will agree with an Integrative’s doctors supplements and lack of drugs, so the care usually falls apart when the patient goes for their annual check up. I really recommend anyone who wants to learn the latest news to prevent heart attacks and strokes and who wants to have a healthy family in this very trying time we are in."
"This is an awesome and highly informative book that completely obliterated the ‘food pyramid’ we were so fraudulently programmed with during our first years in elementary school."
"An absolute must read for snyone with heart problems or for those who want to avoid them."
"Wow!"
"This information will save lives and the quality of life for all who read and follow the advice."
"So much information!!!!"
"Fast service..great book!"
Best Herbal Remedies
Worwood offers us her expertise in the use of essential oils in beauty and spa treatments, as well as providing profiles for 125 essential oils, 37 carrier oils, and more. With benefits for whole-body health, home, and beauty, the promise of essential oils seems too good to be true, but Worwood’s research, experience, and diligent instruction, along with her calm voice, prove the might of natural oils.” ― Foreword Reviews.
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Find Best Price at Amazon"I'm not really sure why this is not showing a verified purchase, I bought it on amazon and paid full price...... anyway....... It has over 800 essential oil blends, which I am very happy about, as it's why I ordered the book. There is also a lot of information in this book for using essential oils with children. There is a great section on skin care and hair care with essential oils and carrier oils, as well as insomnia, the two sections I have personally found most helpful so far. I have been using essential oils for 10+ years, so this book was purchased for a bit of inspiration for blends. I have included a photo so you can see how thick with information this book literally is! ), and Kurt Schnaubelt, The Healing Intelligence of Essential Oils (thats his newest one, it is a wealth of knowledge) and my absolute favorite: Perfume and Flavor Materials of Natural Origin by Steffan Arctander, a classic that will probably never go out of print."
"For many, this is the preferred reference book on the topic of essential oils. Honestly, if you like essential oils you will appreciate this book."
"Excellent reference."
"I have lots of great EO books, but this one is the most informative!"
"Excellent resource for anyone who is either new or knowledgeable in the 'gift' of essential oils and aromatherapy."
"This book gives more information that I wanted, I have the previous book which is yellow."
"I lost my print copy was so glad to see a digital copy."
"Love it, it is the of Encyclopedia of Aroma Therapy!"
Best Hypnotherapy
Designed as a practical desktop reference, this official publication of the American Society of Clinical Hypnosis is the largest collection of hypnotic suggestions and metaphors ever compiled. He coordinated a national task force on hypnosis and memory and is the primary author of Clinical Hypnosis and Memory: Guidelines for Clinicians and for Forensic Hypnosis and of ASCH's Standards of Training in Clinical Hypnosis.
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Find Best Price at Amazon"This book offers a thorough description of hypnosis techniques and hypnosis metaphors from A-Z."
"A major tool for all Hypnotists with scripts and explanations with quality foresight."
"great condition great book."
"Pretty good book."
"Great book with more scripts than I will ever need."
"The Bible of Hypnotic Suggestions and Metaphors."
"Awesome book, recommended at training."
"It is a big book that gives a lot of references to the original work/creators that the scripts are based upon."
Best Aromatherapy
Worwood offers us her expertise in the use of essential oils in beauty and spa treatments, as well as providing profiles for 125 essential oils, 37 carrier oils, and more. With benefits for whole-body health, home, and beauty, the promise of essential oils seems too good to be true, but Worwood’s research, experience, and diligent instruction, along with her calm voice, prove the might of natural oils.” ― Foreword Reviews.
Reviews
Find Best Price at Amazon"I'm not really sure why this is not showing a verified purchase, I bought it on amazon and paid full price...... anyway....... It has over 800 essential oil blends, which I am very happy about, as it's why I ordered the book. There is also a lot of information in this book for using essential oils with children. There is a great section on skin care and hair care with essential oils and carrier oils, as well as insomnia, the two sections I have personally found most helpful so far. I have been using essential oils for 10+ years, so this book was purchased for a bit of inspiration for blends. I have included a photo so you can see how thick with information this book literally is! ), and Kurt Schnaubelt, The Healing Intelligence of Essential Oils (thats his newest one, it is a wealth of knowledge) and my absolute favorite: Perfume and Flavor Materials of Natural Origin by Steffan Arctander, a classic that will probably never go out of print."
"For many, this is the preferred reference book on the topic of essential oils. Honestly, if you like essential oils you will appreciate this book."
"Excellent reference."
"I have lots of great EO books, but this one is the most informative!"
"Excellent resource for anyone who is either new or knowledgeable in the 'gift' of essential oils and aromatherapy."
"This book gives more information that I wanted, I have the previous book which is yellow."
"I lost my print copy was so glad to see a digital copy."
"Love it, it is the of Encyclopedia of Aroma Therapy!"
Best Acupuncture & Acupressure
This book addresses the problem of myofascial trigger points—tiny contraction knots that develop in a muscle when it is injured or overworked. The new edition also includes postural assessments and muscle tests, an illustrated index of symptoms, and clinical technique drawings and descriptions to assist both practitioners and regular readers in assessing and treating trigger points. ―Bernie S. Siegel, MD, author of Love, Medicine, and Miracles and Prescriptions for Living and former student of Janet Travell, MD, author of Travell & Simons’ Myofascial Pain and Dysfunction: The Trigger Point Manual. The detail and clarity of the book’s format will also make it invaluable to pain physicians who want to be able to teach their patients useful, simple strategies to manage soft tissue pain problems." ―Scott M. Fishman, MD, chief of the Division of Pain Medicine in the Department of Anesthesiology and Pain Medicine at the University of California, Davis and author of The War on Pain. I believe this book, revealing that trigger point therapy may safely relieve chronic pain, should be in the hands of every doctor." "Trigger point massage therapy may be the most effective treatment known for a wide variety of pain problems, including fibromyalgia and myofascial pain syndrome." "As a chiropractor for twelve years and an instructor of trigger point therapy at the Utah College of Massage Therapy for ten years, I found the Davies’ book very accurate and complete.
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Find Best Price at Amazon"Then late Dec 2012 - PT is great until one rushed day when she stretched my right leg too far too fast. I tried everything over the next few months - acupuncture, chiropractor, spine drs, orthopedist, physiatrist, neurologist, steroid shot, supplements, stretching, walking through the pain, ice, heat, epsom salt baths 3+ times a day, etc etc. I used to run, bike 40 miles a week, garden, now I was reduced to a cane and suggestions of back surgery in less than a couple of months of being in great shape and NO pain?? So I was going through a review of what, I do not remember, maybe a supplement that might alleviate pain, and it mentions looking into trigger point therapy. I come home and my husband comes out to help me, worried that I am going to be in a bad place pain wise. For low back pain, your glutes carry some heavy duty trigger points. It's is some work to keep up with all the trigger points that crop up but I do it while watching TV or listening to music. BTW, if you stretch a tired or cold muscle too fast/too hard it can set off a trigger point. If I had known about trigger point therapy, I could have saved myself from a year of hell on me and my family, as well as the bills. I recommend a cleaner diet, exercise, fresh air and constant movement versus just sitting. Excessive sitting and lying around make soft tissue pain worse. I love Tiger Balm for night time stiffness or to help get your circulation going on a painful spot. There are also some good videos and a Ted Talk on the science of pain in the brain that are worth watching. I took a nasty fall on my bike last week and was totally panicked, as I have not fully recovered from this past year's trauma. I got into the habit of using the lacrosse ball and it works well, but I started to get more pain in the hips & tightness in lower back. YouTube has many instructional videos on how to work out TrP if the book is too technical or if you need a visual. You have to be careful with the QL muscles (most of us have TrPs there but don't know it until you get in there with a small TrP ball) or you might cause back spasms. I had a chiropractor overwork my QL's and set off a horrific week of spasms before I discovered TrP therapy. I joined a gym for the 1st time in a decade to get me through this hard Boston winter and was surprised how many people at the gym were ending their workouts with trigger point therapy methods - rolling out on balls or foam rollers, trainers using them on clients, etc. )I have found great pain release from working these hard to reach glute points. For some women in major hormone flux it can be severe enough for you to be diagnosed with chronic fatigue syndrome or fibromyalgia. Yes there are some true cases of those diseases that are not related to hormones or trigger points, but there are also women being misdiagnosed & sent home with RX's for anti-depressants & way too strong pain meds. A balanced - KEY WORD IS BALANCED - hormone therapy (like bio hormone replacements) as well as exercise, diet, TrP, and improved digestion (which diminished greatly around 40-45 in women) will make a difference in your pain levels.I am working with a gifted endocrinologist who tests my blood 2x a month so we can get the best picture how to manage my perimenopause. I do not have CFS or fibromyalgia, but I do notice that trigger points crop up more often now that my blood tests reveal I am primenopausal. I travel with 2 sizes of balls when I fly so that I can roll out those knots that can happen after being cramped on a plane. *UPDATE* August 31, 2016. I am still actively and successfully using TrP therapy to manage my low back, as well as misc aches and pains that crop up. About 3 times a week I spend a half hour or more with my super bounce rubber ball and a concrete wall. I ruptured my L4-L5 disc in my late 20's, which puts my low back at a higher risk for aches and pain when I sit too long on something soft, or work too hard in the garden. Before I found this therapy, I used to get so tight, manage my aches with Advil, and wait for it to pass, usually a few days. Now that I know what to do, I roll out my calf trigger points right away & find relief within a day. I wish physical therapists would introduce a home regimen of TrP in addition to the exercise plan for recovery and relief. Just an interesting anecdote - JK Rowling (author of Harry Potter series for the handful of those that might not know) has tweeted this year about having back pain that feels better when she digs into it with the corner of her sofa."
"I'm from Argentina so excuse me if I make some mistakes in writing this English since it is not my native language. Today I was recommending the Trigger Point Therapy to some friends over facebook, so looking for the link, I found the website, and suddenly I remembered. Years back I was diagnosed with a small, tiny displacement of a vertebra on my neck. I found a book about TMJ self treatments, and Amazon had an offer for the Trigger Point Therapy along with this one. And thanks to the AMAZING illustrations (I'm a graphic designer, so I can testify on their perfection) I decided to begin searching for the trigger point. My neck was feeling like before the roller coaster ride, I felt perfectly healthy and good. Every time myself or a family member experience this type of pain, I take my book out and teach them how to treat it."
"It is not a cure all, and definitely won't work for everything, but if you were buy one book on the subject of eliminating your musculoskeletal pain, this is it."
"Very helpful locating source of and relieving actual pain."
"One can gain both a broad and detailed understanding of Trigger Points including causation of pain, source vs. actual location of pain, and various manner of therapeutic treatment approaches and options."
"really good info!"
"Excellent book, however much too technical for me and probably for most people who need help with modalities."