Book / Media Reviews

Meditation: an in-depth Guide

By Ian Gawler and Paul Bedson Meditation is increasingly recommended for relaxation and stress management, to enhance the relationships and wellbeing, to increase performance in sport and business, for personal growth, to transform pain and to assist healing. From two leading Western meditation teachers comes this inspiring and comprehensive guide for anyone who wants to know how to meditate well. Ian Gawler and Paul Bedson explain how to build a [...]

Shattering the Cancer Myth

By Katrina Ellis Katrina Ellis' story is one that will amaze and encourage anyone who has found themselves affected by the harsh realities of cancer. A survivor herself and practising Naturopath for almost a decade, she writes with personal empathy and candour about her own experience of conquering cancer, and in doing so offers a perfusion of hope to her readers Shattering The Cancer Myth is not only a remarkable [...]

Dietary Healing – The Complete Detox Program

By Kathryn Alexander Genuine healing programs always involve detoxification. The symptoms of disease invariably arise as an adaptation to toxic conditions within the body and all too often we end up treating the symptoms of pollution rather than resolving the pollution itself. By restoring the environment and enabling the cells to replenish with nutrients and oxygen we provide the conditions for healing to occur. This issue covers a range of [...]

Eric the Echidna Has Lost His Spikes

By Debrah Pacholke with illustrations by Mick Grace A book for young children to help them come to terms with hair loss following cancer treatment. It follows the adventures of Eric the Echidna who loses his spikes in a big storm. With the help of his friends such as Bernie the Bowerbird, Kristy the Koala and other bush friends he manages to get a new set. On his journey he [...]

Essiac A Native Herbal Cancer Remedy

By Cynthia Olsen with contribution by Jim Chan This book explains how a Canadian nurse Rene Caisse made a discovery that would change her life. A Native American medicine, a herbal formula which she calls Essiac. With Essiac's key ingredients now available through health food stores, this book gives a complete account of the recipe the doses and of Essiac's uses and chronicles, the experience of patients who have attained [...]

Wellness East & West Achieving Optimum Health through Integrative Medicine

By Kathleen F. Phalen Practical as well as informative, this book explores the blending of the most effective aspects of medical practices from both sides of the globe. Phalen gives case studies on survivors of Aids and Ovarian Cancer. Yoga, Guided imagery, and meditation are combined with a daily dose of medication or a weekly session of chemotherapy to provide healing beyond what western medicine can offer. Kathleen masterfully joins [...]

Papaya (Paw Paw) The Medicine Tree

By Harald W. Tietze This extremely easy to read, and understand book, is full of information about the fantastic healing properties of the Papaya Tree. Full of recipes to pleasure the taste buds, and remedies for a myrad of ailments, this is a wonderful book. An old publication, advanced for it’s time. The author also published his book Komucha The Miracle Fungus. From Acne to Weight Loss, Papaya, when prepared accordingly can bring [...]

The Brain That Changes Itself

By Norman Doidge, M.D. Psychiatrist and researcher Norman Doidge, M.D. has written this immensely moving, inspiring book that will permanently alter the way we look at our brains, human nature, and human potential. It looks at the astonishing new scientific discovery called neuroplasticity – that the brain is not fixed and unchanging; it is, instead able to change its own structure and function, even into old age. We learn that our [...]

ANTICANCER – A New Way of Life

By Dr David Servan-Schreiber All of us have cancer cells in our bodies. But not all of us will develop cancer. This international bestseller examines what we can do everyday to lower our chances of ever developing the illness, and also explains what to do to increase the chances of recovery from it. Dr David Servan-Schreiber was first confronted with cancer of the brain when he was working as a [...]

KNOCKOUT – Interviews with Doctors Who Are Curing Cancer, And How to Prevent Getting It In The First Place

By Suzanne Somers In this book, Suzanne Somers interviews doctors who are successfully using the most innovative cancer treatments that build up the body rather than tear it down. Somers herself has stared cancer in the face, and a decade later she has conquered her fear and has emerged confident with the path she’s chosen. Here she shares her personal choices and outlines an array of options from doctors across [...]

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