Monday, January 5, 2009

The Martial Artists Book of Yoga or Alternative Medicine Magazines Definitive Guide to Cancer

The Martial Artist's Book of Yoga: Improve Flexibility, Balance and Strength for Higher Kicks, Faster Strikes, Smoother Throws, Safer Falls, and Stronger Stances

Author: Lily Chou

The perfect training supplement for martial artists, this book shows how the ancient practice of yoga was the genesis of all martial arts. It clearly illustrates how specific yoga poses can directly improve one's martial arts abilities, with asanas that the reader can easily incorporate into a balanced workout.

Designed for those practicing any martial art including judo, karate, kung fu, tae kwon do, jujitsu, and hapkido, the book explains the training needs and challenges of the various universal techniques: kicks, strikes, blocks, throws, falls, joint locks, and grappling. Then the author identifies the underlying fundamentals necessary to advance one's skill in each area and presents a series of yoga poses specially selected to make those improvements - from increased flexibility and strength to better body control and balance.



Interesting book: More Equal Than Others or Social Security Reform

Alternative Medicine Magazine's Definitive Guide to Cancer: A Comprehensive & Integrative Approach to Successfully Treat & Heal Cancer

Author: Lise N Alschuler

The first layperson's guide to using natural nutritional supplements to support conventional cancer therapy, the Definitive Guide to Cancer encourages an integrative approach that embraces both alternative and conventional therapies in the battle against cancer. Naturopathic physician Lise Alschuler and medical journalist Karolyn A. Gazella present in-depth discussions of twenty specific cancers, empowering stories from cancer patients and their caregivers, as well as their own firsthand experiences with the disease. This comprehensive guide evaluates and recommends effective strategies for reclaiming your vitality in the midst of cancer treatment.

About the Author:
Lise Alschuler, ND, FABNO, is the director of naturopathic medicine at Midwestern Regional Medical Center-Cancer Treatment Centers of America

About the Author:
Karolyn A. Gazella is executive director of a nonprofit alternative healing program in Boulder, Colorado



Table of Contents:
About the Authors     xi
Acknowledgments     xiii
Editorial Advisory Board     xvi
Foreword     xxi
Introduction     xxiii
Our Connection to Cancer     xxx
Understanding Cancer     1
What Is Cancer?     3
Causes of Cancer     21
Preventing Cancer     41
Early Detection and Diagnosis     59
Treatment Approaches     81
Conventional Treatment Overview     83
Overview of Complementary and Alternative Treatment Options     96
Evaluating Your Options and Choosing Integrative Treatment     114
Building a Strong Foundation with Diet and Nutrition     131
Lifestyle Factors That Make a Difference     146
Supporting Your Body During Conventional Treatment     172
Supporting Key Body Functions     219
Immune System     221
Inflammation     239
Hormonal Influences     250
Insulin Resistance     273
Digestion, Detoxification, and Elimination     284
Addressing Specific Cancers     299
Specific Cancer Overviews     301
Bladder Cancer     304
Bone Cancer     311
Brain Cancer     315
Breast Cancer     320
Cervical Cancer     333
Colon Cancer     338
Gastric Cancer     346
Kidney Cancer     351
Leukemia, Lymphoma, and Myeloma     356
Liver Cancer     370
Lung Cancer     376
Ovarian Cancer     385
Pancreatic Cancer     391
Prostate Cancer     399
Skin Cancer and Melanoma     408
Testicular Cancer     416
Thyroid Cancer     422
Uterine Cancer     427
Conclusion: The Future of Cancer Care     433
Glossary     441
Resources     448
Dosage Ranges     451
Endnotes     459
Index     522

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