Traditional Medicine

Little more than 100 years ago, maps of the world still boasted white space: places where no human had ever trod. Within a few short decades the most hostile of the world's environments had all been conquered. Likewise, in the 20th century, medicine transformed human life. Doctors took what was routinely fatal and made it survivable. As modernity brought us ever more into different kinds of extremes, doctors pushed the bounds of medical advances and human endurance. Extreme exploration challenged the body in ways that only the vanguard of science could answer.

Celia de Gray makes inroads as the first saleswoman for Felding-Roth Pharmaceutical Company, but uncovers scandals, including inadequate testing of new prescription drugs and false advertising. She finds that her work, and her marriage to Dr. Andrew Jordan, pose difficult choices she didn't expect.

The best-selling author of Hotel and Airport, Hailey here unlocks the doors of the giant drug industry for a frank, revealing glimpse of drugs, discoveries, deals, and deceptions.

Willow Taylor lives in a castle with large walls and iron fences. But this is no ordinary castle. It’s called Heartstone Psychiatric Hospital and it houses 40 other patients. It has nurses with mean faces and techs with permanent frowns. It has a man, as well. A man who is cold and distant. Whose voice drips with authority. And whose piercing gray eyes hide secrets, and maybe linger on her face a second too long. Willow isn’t supposed to look deep into those eyes. She isn’t supposed to try to read his tightly-leashed emotions.

Taking a thematic rather than strictly chronological approach, W. F. Bynum, explores the key turning points in the history of Western medicine - such as the first surgical procedures, the advent of hospitals, the introduction of anesthesia, X-Rays, vaccinations, and many other innovations, as well as the rise of experimental medicine. The book also explores Western medicine's encounters with Chinese and Indian medicine, as well as nontraditional treatments such as homeopathy, chiropractic, and other alternative medicines.

“Meditation isn’t about following rules or fitting into a perfect mold—it’s about finding the practice that feels natural to you.” Have you ever felt like you’re failing at meditation? Sitting in silence with a racing mind can leave many of us frustrated, anxious, or restless. But mindfulness isn’t about perfection—it’s about finding presence in ways that feel natural to you. In The Flexible Path to Mindfulness, Ruby Knight introduces alternative meditation practices that meet you where you are.

Discover the personality archetypes within you and improve your life and relationships with a new self-guided system of personal transformation based on the elements of Traditional Chinese Medicine. In Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM) philosophy, the elements Wood, Fire, Earth, Metal, and...

Are you looking for a natural, holistic approach to health that’s grounded in science and traditional wisdom? Do you want to explore the world of herbal remedies but don’t know where to start? This audiobook is your gateway to understanding the power of herbal and plant-based remedies and how they can enhance your well-being.

Wise women, apothecaries, witches, herbalists: whatever you like to call them, those who cultivate plants for their apparent mystical properties have existed for thousands of years. The Witch's Garden tells the story of our folkloric fascination with these magical specimens, documenting the beliefs and rituals surrounding the natural world. This book beautifully evokes the bewitching nature of mysterious plants.

Explore the wonderful world of some of the most incredible natural forms on our planet—fungi. At the center of countless superstitions, folkloric tales, and magical beliefs, as well as appearing in recipes and medicines both traditional and modern, mushrooms have incredible powers. The Magic of Mushrooms shows that from saving lives to expanding the mind, the potential of these fascinating organisms should not be underestimated.

In African Herbal Medicine: Ancient Wisdom for Modern Healing, discover the powerful healing properties of 8 essential African herbs used for generations to treat ailments and restore balance. This comprehensive guide reveals the art of preparing tinctures, poultices, infusions, and more to promote physical, mental, and spiritual health. Whether you're a seasoned practitioner or a beginner, you'll find everything you need to integrate these remedies into your daily life.

People were dying! Malaria is a deadly mosquito-borne disease that causes fevers, chills and often death. In 1969, the People’s Republic of China created a task force to find a cure. Working in the 1970s, Chinese scientist Tu Youyou reviewed the traditional Chinese medicine (TCM) scrolls for ideas on where to start her research. She found 640 traditional treatments, and methodically started extracting compounds and testing them against malaria. Would any of them work? Follow the struggles of Nobel Prize scientist Tu Youyou as she works to find a cure to malaria.

For centuries, herbs and spices have been widely accepted as nutritional powerhouses by traditional medicine experts and in folk medicine. In recent years, general knowledge about the potential medicinal benefits of herbs and spices has become more widespread. Today, herbs are a vital part of every health-conscious menu, and serve as staples in the keto diet, anti-inflammatory diet, plant-based diet, alkaline diet, and the paleo diet alike.

As a young medical student at Edinburgh, Sir Arthur Conan Doyle took classes with the remarkable Dr. Joseph Bell in forensic medicine. Dr. Bell exhibited many of the characteristics that Doyle would later synthesize into the personage of Sherlock Holmes: complete faith in human reason, meticulous powers of observation, and encyclopedic knowledge of the activities and methods of the criminal classes.

In today’s fast-paced world, we’ve become distanced from the powerful healing wisdom our ancestors held close. Many of us find ourselves battling chronic conditions, stress, and ailments that only seem to worsen with time. Imagine if you could reclaim your health and well-being with the time-tested knowledge of African American herbalism, blending ancestral wisdom with modern needs to nourish both body and soul. That’s exactly what African American Herbalism offers—a return to the powerful healing methods that generations of African Americans have used to thrive.

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