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LIVING WITH PURPOSE IN A WORN-OUT BODY is an exploration of the inner life shared by many persons in nursing homes and retirement centers. With compassion and honesty, Buchanan gives voice to mingled feelings of loss, gratitude, resignation, courage, loneliness, and love. Buchanan lets readers know the difficult feelings of those living an assisted life: the ambivalence about being alive so long, the struggle against self-pity, the frustrations of limited strength and movement. She also mines the joys of living: laughter among friends, seeing grandchildren grow up, sifting through happy memories. Well chosen passages from the Psalms and New Testament stir feelings of hope and a trust in God's will, allowing the reader to respond with the joy and fortitude of faith..
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Wizard of the Upper Amazon is an extraordinary document of the life among a tribe of South American Indians at the beginning of the 20th century For many readers, the most compelling sections of the book will be the descriptions of the use of Banisteriopsis caapi, the ayahuasca of the Amazon forests. This powerful hallucinogen has long been credited with the ability to transport human beings to realms of experience where telepathy and clairvoyance are commonplace. Manual Córdova, the narrator of these adventures is a well-known as a healer in Peru..
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If you or a loved one is suffering with a back problem, the Sex and Back Pain book is the original definitive guides to regaining a satisfying sexual relationship Deeply personal isssues such as the negative effects of back pain on family relationships, loss of self-esteem, guilt, shyness and fear are discussed with honest sensitivity. Sex and Back Pain helps guide the reader and viewer through these barriers into a full and meaningful recovery of sexual abilities and loving sensuality. Covering various back conditions in sections for both men and women, this compassionately written book includes clear illustrations, photographs, and demonstrations. All models are clothed for the sensitive reader or viewer. The back pain sufferer will learn about the mechanical functions of the back, methods of pain control, learn restorative and relaxation exercises, and discover comfortable positions for sex. To date more than 500,000 copies of the patient version have been sold worldwide..
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This volume presents the theories, validation and techniques of manual treatment for both chronic and acute neuromuscular pain and somatic dysfunction. The book takes a regional approach to treatment, providing a structural review of each area including ligaments and functional anatomy. It then examines each muscle and joint for a particular region, and includes step-by-step protocols for each muscle to be treated, giving particular reference to the treatment of trigger points. This text ensures the safe and effective application of soft tissue techniques and provides an invaluable source of reference to all manual therapy students and practitioners..
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The book discusses theories and physiology relevant to the manual treatment of chronic pain, especially as it regards the soft tissues of the upper body. Step-by-step protocols that address each muscle of a region and a regional approach to treatment are features that make this book unique. A structural review of each region, including ligaments and functional anatomy, adds value for new students and practitioners alike.

• Comprehensive one-stop text on care of somatic pain and dysfunction
• Designed and written to meet the needs of those working with neuromuscular dysfunction in a variety of professions
• All muscles covered from perspective of assessment & treatment of myofascial pain
• Describes the normal anatomy and physiology as well as the dysfunctions which may arise
• Gives indications for treatments and guidance on making the appropriate treatment choice for each patient
• Combines NMT, MET, PR and much more to give a variety of treatment options for each case
• Describes the different NMT techniques in relation to the joint anatomy involved
• Practical step-by-step technique descriptions
• Includes not only manual techniques but also acupuncture, hydrotherapies and nutritional support as well as guidance for the patient in the use of self-help approaches
• Two-color format
• Up-to-date evidence based content

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