Based upon research in two major cities (Detroit and Houston), this study investigates the multitude of factors (cultural-historical, psychosocial and sociocultural) which influences whether or not an African American seeks health care from a variety of sources. It is intended...

Are you tired of depending on synthetic pharmaceuticals to relieve the symptoms of your ailments? Are you concerned about their potential side effects?By using medicinal plants, you won’t have to rely on pharmaceuticals to remedy every minor ailment. You’ll be...

Essential reading for any holistic therapist in training, this book covers the anatomy and physiology requirements for certification. Colin Paddon Ph.D., D.Ac., D.N.M. is a Doctor of Traditional Chinese Medicine and Naturopathic Medicine. He is a gifted healer, and one...

This book is meant to provide you all the needed information about alternative medicine and how to use herbs to heal yourself. This manuscript includes two of the best-selling books about the subject: Herbal Apothecary and Herbal Medicine Guide for...

In the natural course of events, humans fall sick and die. The history of medicine bristles with attempts to find new and miraculous remedies, to work with and against nature to restore humans to health and well-being. In this book,...

This work brings together, in one volume, a number of monographs from the mid to late eighteenth century (the period known as the Age of Reason) on the diagnosis and treatment of diseases of African and Creole slaves in the...

The field of medical anthropology is a discipline that incorporates the perspective of a wide range of approaches―from anthropologists, sociologists, epidemiologists, physicians, nurses, public health administrators, biologists, and many others, including the general public, to health care. This approach places...

In 1748, as yellow fever raged in Charleston, South Carolina, doctor John Lining remarked, "There is something very singular in the constitution of the Negroes, which renders them not liable to this fever." Lining's comments presaged ideas about blackness that...

Midwives, herbalists, mesmerists, and other healers among the slaves on the Caribbean island treated their fellow slaves, white residents, and non-human animals with their own combination of Western, African, and Caribbean remedies. Weaver (American history and history of medicine, Susquehanna...

Also published as: The Milbank quarterly, v.65, suppl.1, 1987, under the title: Currents of health policy impacts on Black Americans. Acidic paper; no index. Annotation copyright Book News, Inc. Portland, Or

“A beautiful blend of folklore, botanical science, acquired wisdom, and spiritual guidance.”—from the foreword by Luisah Teish “If you want to learn about the reciprocal spiritual connection between humans and trees, you’re going to love this beautiful book.”—Tess Whitehurst, author of The...

Die Vorstellungen der Menschen über ihre Körper und ihre Krankheiten weisen von Kultur zu Kultur große Unterschiede auf. Die archaische Kultur westafrikanischer Sklaven nahm einen besonderen Einfluß auf die Ideenwelt der Bevölkerung von Salvador da Bahia in Brasilien. In dieser...

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Steadily increasing numbers of Americans have been diagnosed with asthma in recent years, attracting the attention of biomedical researchers, including those searching for a genetic link to the disease. The high rate of asthma among African American children has made...

Steadily increasing numbers of Americans have been diagnosed with asthma in recent years, attracting the attention of biomedical researchers, including those searching for a genetic link to the disease. The high rate of asthma among African American children has made...

Baragwanath Hospital, Soweto illustrates how this rapidly growing, underfunded but surprisingly effective institution found the niche that allowed it to exist, to provide medical care to a massive patient body and at times even to flourish in the apartheid state....

Affirmative action programs have significantly changed American medicine for the better, not only in medical school admissions and access to postgraduate training but also in bringing a higher quality of health care to all people. James L. Curtis approaches this...

A full-color, easy-to-understand introduction to anatomy, physiology, and pathology that's designed to provide a comprehensive understanding of the human body without overwhelming readers.Anatomy, Physiology, and Pathology is the ideal introduction on the topic for students of complementary and physical therapies. Designed...

A unique and comprehensive approach to functional anatomy through the lens of myofascial continuities, from the coauthor of Fascial Release for Structural BalanceWhether we describe them as anatomy trains, myofascial chains, meridians, or slings—insights into the interconnected nature of fascial tissue...

Now completely revised and updated! The ultimate guide to taking care of your feet. Written by leading experts with decades of experience in podiatry, this new edition of The Foot Book covers everything you need to know to care for your feet....

“An illuminating exploration of the rich and varied history—and myriad health benefits—of fasting.” —Wall Street JournalWhen should we eat, and when shouldn’t we? The answers to these simple questions are not what you might expect. As Steve Hendricks shows in The...

With this empowering handbook, a better period is possible!If you menstruate, you’ve probably experienced unpredictable cycles, mood swings, cravings, and unpleasant physical symptoms. We’re often encouraged to treat period discomfort as inevitable. The good news is that you don’t need...

“Brett translates the magic of ancient yoga for those who need it most.” —James Nestor, New York Times bestselling author of BreathOverwhelmed? Overscheduled? Want to access the benefits of yoga, but can’t seem to make it to the mat? Beat stress with a yoga...

The essential guide to understanding fertility and improving your pregnancy chances. The journey to fertility can be daunting and filled with obstacles. In The Expert Guide to Fertility, OB-GYNs Joseph S. Sanfilippo, MD, MBA, and Aarti Kumar, MD, offer the information...

PT, DPT, PRPC, and RRCA Dr. Sam DuFlo believes birth and pregnancy to be transformative, empowering and beautiful. She wrote Pelvic Prep School for anyone seeking to embrace their inner pelvic power and as they move toward a strong and healthy pregnancy,...