Ancient Medicine

Western medicine plays a vital role in maintaining our health, but should it be our sole reliance? Many have experienced leaving a doctor's office with a little more than rest and Acetaminophen as the answer or felt frustration at the cost of pharmaceuticals. While these medicines are backed by research, humanity has relied on nature's remedies for centuries. Herbalism, the ancient practice of using plants for healing, is gaining renewed interest, with scientific support for its effectiveness.

Sit back, relax, meditate, and enjoy the ride. Yes, Stoicism is a philosophy. Better yet? One that can be easily be applied and can change your life forever. This audiobook contains a detailed explanation of the philosophy of Stoicism in an understandable and relatable manner. It will actively attempt to describe Stoicism in such real-life situations that the application of its ideologies will seem very achievable. This is because Stoicism is very easy in application.

Arising from collaboration between a doctor and a historian, Disease and History offers the general listener a wide-ranging and accessible account of the ways in which disease has left its dramatic mark on the past. It discusses the impact made by bubonic plague and other infections upon the ancient and medieval worlds; the likely role of syphilis in the careers of Henry VIII and Ivan the Terrible; the significance of smallpox for the conquest of Mexico; and the contribution of typhus to Napoleon's downfall and of hemophilia to the collapse of Tsarist rule in Russia.

Gua sha is a form of traditional Chinese medicine. It involves rubbing a tool against an individual's skin to release the fascia from underlying muscle, as chronic stress and poor posture can pull fascia fibers into ingrained patterns or thicken its fibers causing "muscle knots". Gua sha is very relaxing and an effective stress reliever. This audiobook explores this ancient form of treatment.

In Herbal Remedies for Health and Healing For Beginners, there are over 70 herbs detailed that can help over 20 common conditions and most have some scientific basis and research-backing of their benefits. The approach is both allopathic and holistic herbalism.

This book contains all the gods and goddesses from ancient Egypt that you can imagine. The list is long, and the names go on for a while. Needless to say, this book is complete. You won’t miss out on any of the deities they worshipped. Also, some more background information is given about deities such as Thoth, Horus, and Isis. At the end of the book, another subtopic will be addressed, namely: The use of medication and doctors in ancient Egyptian culture.

Vipassana has as its goal the ability to change your heart and mind. It puts you on a path, a way of life that is healthy for body, mind, and spirit. From the healthy way of life, both physical and mental health benefits may flow. But the goal is not any specific physical health or mental health 'fix', but a path of life itself. How one learns to follow the path - and what else begins to happen - is the focus of these public talks given in 2007 by Paul Fleischman in Europe in America, and now finally collected together in one audiobook.

We all dream of living a healthy and well-balanced life. In today's modern world, we are bombarded with many treatments and remedies that we become confused as to what really works and what doesn't. As much as we would love to try them all, it is not wise to spend our precious time on guesswork. It is important to note that not all herbs will work he same on everyone.

Every day, more and more Americans make unhealthy decisions that cause their health to falter. Even those who try to live a healthy life have no choice but to suffer from the additives and unhealthy processed nature of food today. The best thing you can do for yourself however is to learn how to prevent illness before it starts, and doing so has never been easier than by learning which plants are the best natural cures - things that have proven tried and true over the centuries.

Ayurveda is a centuries-old practice that aims to achieve optimal health and well-being. Who doesn’t want that? We live in a fast-paced, stressful world, and the ability to slow down and focus on yourself is vital. But sometimes, it’s difficult to know how to do that. Ayurveda gives you a pathway to achieve the best level of health possible, and it’s a lot easier than you might think! If you have no idea where to start, “Ayurveda for Beginners: A Complete Guide to Understanding and Embracing Ancient Wisdom for Modern Well-Being and Balance” is for you.

Unveil the transformative power of the Ashwagandha secret and find lasting peace, boundless energy, and a laser-sharp focus. The age-old wisdom of Ayurveda combines with cutting-edge scientific research in this breakthrough guide, ensuring you a comprehensive, result-driven approach to mental health and wellbeing.

The idea of prehistoric medicine is a thought-provoking subject. What kinds of plants did people, before modern medicine was around to lean on, use to cure themselves and fight through illness? While it is true that our lifespan on average has increased over the years with newly emerging technology, the fact remains that there are times when nature's cures may be a lot more beneficial to us.

It was a normal day in high school, until one of my instructors began to lecture. That day, he used an inane theory to teach classrooms of students, most of whom were white, to believe that people of African descent were intellectually inferior. I didn’t believe him...Why, I wondered, were lies told about their intellectualism? I realized that these were the culprits and forerunners to intellectual colonialism which still exists in today’s academic environments and subsequent social cultures.

Mind-body expert Shelley A. Kaehr, PhD brings you The Nine of Heliopolis, the first in a new series on Egyptian Energy Healing. In one of the most prevalent Egyptian creation myths, nine deities ruled supreme in Heliopolis. Now you can work with these powerful forces to create strength and resilience in your life.

In the ancient city of Thebes, the Priests of Amun determined to make Amun superior to all other gods in Egypt. Amun, Mut, and Khonsu formed the Theban Triad, and enjoyed a cult following throughout the Middle and New Kingdoms. Meet with this power trio to gain wisdom and insight into your soul's journey, awaken memories of past lives, and learn a healing method.

Natural Remedies: Ancient Remedies that Can Heal Your Body and Improve Your Strength

This wise and delightful guide to the benefits of meditation practice will help listeners cultivate a calm, peaceful, and enlightened lifestyle....Featuring personal anecdotes and stories from the author's spiritual teachings, The Power of Meditation goes beyond a simple how-to book and offers a wonderful listening experience that will inspire listeners to live more wise and fulfilling lives.

La medicina acompaña al hombre desde el inicio de los tiempos, siempre hemos conocido la enfermedad y la muerte y siempre hemos luchado, con todos nuestros medios, contra ellas. Desde la Prehistoria, en la que la curación estaba ligada a la magia, hasta la actualidad, en la que existen máquinas nanotecnológicas o píldoras capaces de regular casi todos nuestros procesos, la historia de la medicina es una aventura apasionante llena de hombres que sacrificaron todo por acabar con las enfermedades principales de sus comunidades.

The great scientists Louis Pasteur (1822-1893) and Joseph Lister (1827-1912) revolutionized medical practice in the 19th century. Pasteur's discovery of the cause of fermentation formed the basis of modern germ theory while Lister developed antiseptic surgical methods based on that. The book contains a description of the theory, and accounts of their work and experiments.

In this modern age, there are few things as important as managing our health in the most healing and beneficial way possible. The problem arises when we flush chemical, man-made antibiotics into our bodies to try and get rid of infections and other problematic issues our bodies face. If we don't take care of ourselves and take a lot of preventative measures, we have to resort to high-functioning chemicals that not only kill the bad bacteria in our bodies, but also the good bacteria that helps us to stay healthy.