Modern Medicine

Was haben Menschen vor Jahrtausenden für einen gesunden Darm, gegen Orangenhaut oder bei seelischer Belastung getan? Was gaben Menschen in der griechischen Antike, dem alten Persien, dem chinesischen Kaiserreich oder auf dem afrikanischen Kontinent von Generation zu Generation weiter? Der Arzt Johannes Huber und die Journalistin Yasmina Kobza lasen in den ältesten Medizinlehren der Welt nach. Sie erklären, womit sich schon die Neandertaler gesund hielten, was die Nomaden als Heilmittel empfahlen (und auch heute in keinem Haushalt fehlen sollte) und womit sich die Pharaonen jung hielten.

Between 1927 and 1979, more than 8,000 people were involuntarily sterilized in five hospitals across the state of Virginia. From this plain and terrible fact springs Elizabeth Catte's Pure America, a sweeping, unsparing history of eugenics in Virginia, and by extension the United States.

Jeremy Colledge has embarked on a tour de force of all the major healing modalities and spiritual practices, finally settling on a reboot of an ancient Chinese exercise system called Zhineng Qigong. Dr. Pang Ming built this system from ancient understandings and launched it into the 20th century. Jeremy has taken this Eastern teaching and presented it here, along with many other ideas and exercises, giving them Western relevance.

Human beings have astonishing genetic vulnerabilities. More than half of us will die from complex diseases that trace directly to those vulnerabilities, and the modern world we've created places us at unprecedented risk from them. In It Takes a Genome, Greg Gibson posits a revolutionary new hypothesis: Our genome is out of equilibrium, both with itself and its environment. Simply put, our genes aren't coping well with modern culture.

Celebrada como uma nova e original voz do budismo, a monja francesa Kankyo Tannier parte de sua rica experiência pessoal para nos mostrar o poder transformador da prática do silêncio. Não apenas o silêncio das palavras, mas também dos pensamentos, dos olhos e do corpo. Escrito com sensibilidade e a dose certa de humor, A magia do silêncio traz dicas, meditações e exercícios práticos para incluir pequenos intervalos de paz na agitação do dia a dia.

"The Modern Meditation Technique (MMT)" introduces a contemporary approach to meditation, designed to cater to the fast-paced lives of modern individuals. Meditation is an age-old practice that promotes mental clarity, relaxation, and emotional stability. Traditional forms of meditation like Buddhism, Hinduism, and Taoism often require specific setups and long sessions. In contrast, MMT offers a simplified and flexible approach, suitable even for those with busy schedules.

Looking for your inner oasis in the desert of modern life? Learn how you can use mindfulness and meditation to improve your life! Now, you don’t have to travel to remote forests or tropical islands to find your inner peace. This comprehensive mindfulness and meditation guide will allow you to reinvent yourself and find happiness - at the comfort of your home. Unlike other mindfulness books that only include the benefits of meditation and mindfulness, this practical inner peace audiobook will offer you a step-by-step, easy-to-follow guide on how to achieve inner peace.

Before pharmaceuticals, hospitals, and synthetic treatments, there were plants, roots, herbs, oils, and healing rituals. These weren’t based on myths—they were grounded in centuries of ancestral knowledge, used by herbalists, healers, shamans, midwives, and wise women across ancient civilizations. And they worked—refined through generations of observation, experimentation, and real-world results.

Discover the timeless wisdom of nature’s medicine chest — and unlock the healing power of herbs for your everyday health and vitality. In The Healing Herbs Compendium, Ben Gabriel takes you on an inspiring journey through the ancient and modern worlds of herbal medicine. This beautifully detailed guide blends traditional herbal wisdom with modern scientific insights, offering a complete, practical reference for anyone seeking natural, preventive, and holistic approaches to wellness.

Ob Schmerzen, Verspannungen oder kosmetische Leiden – Schröpfen ist das Mittel der Wahl, wenn Sie eine Behandlung in Eigenregie versuchen wollen. Das Prinzip dahinter ist so simpel wie effektiv: Durch Unterdruck wird die Durchblutung gesteigert, was die Heilungskräfte des Körpers so richtig in Gang bringt.

This book is an effort toward sensitizing the public toward the vast subject that is depression. The public even now lacks information and ideas about the real truth behind depression and its impacts. This book covers the many aspects of depression so that a listener can form a knowledge base about depression and look at it from a fresh perspective. If you are interested in looking beyond the stigma of depression or know someone who might be depressed, we hope this book comes to help in dealing with the issue with care and caution.

Discover a new path to wellness with this illuminating collection of simple and ancient self-care rituals. In a hectic world filled with trendy products and expensive retreats designed to reduce stress and anxiety, it’s easy to get lost and overwhelmed just trying to find ways to be well...

A concise distillation of practical health principles based on the ancient healing system of Tibetan medical science, The Eight Principles of Good Health offers a truly holistic perspective on health care. These eight principles are mainly centered around nutritional and lifestyle practices, and not Tibetan medicine herbs, as a healthy diet and lifestyle are the most important and effective aspects of therapeutic healing.

Mindfulness Miracles is a beacon of hope in a world that often feels overwhelmed by stress and uncertainty. Whether you're seeking relief from the pressures of daily life, aiming to enhance your relationships, or striving for a deeper sense of purpose, this book provides the tools and inspiration to experience the miraculous power of mindfulness and meditation.

From laboratory robots to robotic prosthetics, this exploration of scientific inquiry celebrates the greatest developments to date in medical robotics. Get to know the physicians, scientists, and other researchers responsible for these breakthroughs in medicine, and explore the ups, the downs, and the eureka moments that are science in action.

This simple but powerful meditation will enable you to deeply connect with the love and compassion that exists inside yourself for the purpose of deep healing.

Disasters occur unexpectedly. Everyone, both rich and poor, suffer from the same effects and even lose lives in extreme cases. What makes the difference is the level of preparation done in facing these significant events. Some people tend to be complacent because they live in disaster-safe locations. Living in a large, professionally-constructed home in luxurious communities make some people feel as if they are invincible from disasters.

To better understand and explore the full range of why Black folks are disproportionally impacted by COVID-19, it's important to look at the history of Black people, the history of science, the history of research, and the history of the health-care system in relation to Black people.

A Rejuvenated Mind is a short but detailed guide of the history and best practices for meditation for meditators of all levels and an essential listen for anyone hoping to deepen their knowledge on the practice, implications, and history of meditation. Providing guidance and wisdom in the way of the Buddha and Ayurvedic traditions spanning millennia and giving insights into cognitive psychology and neuroscience. This guide is an essential listen or read for beginners and seasoned meditators alike.