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.
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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 xiAcknowledgments 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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