Bibliography:
All books
have been extensively reviewed in ACPEM
newsletter:
Complementary
Therapies For Physical Therapists: A Clinical and
Theoretical Exploration
Robert Charman (ed) (2000) B&H
ISBN book and associated website contain many chapters
by ACBET members
Acupressure: Clinical Applications in Musculo-skeletal
Conditions
John Cross (2000) B&H
ISBN
Theory and clinical applications of acupressure in
combination with orthodox physiotherapy techniques.
Acupressure and Reflextherapy in the Treatment
of Medical Conditions
John Cross (2001)
ISBN 0- 506-4962-3
Explores in depth how to listen to the body in both
assessment and treatment. Concise clear treatment
applications and explanations. Conditions described in
traditional and western terms. Highly recommended.
Energy Medicine, The Scientific Basis
James Oschman (2000) Churchill Livingstone
ISBN 0-443-06261-7
A truly pioneering book, collating research based
evidence to support the concept of the body as a
interconnected web of informational vibrations and
frequencies. Explores how physical and energy
therapies interact with the 'living matrix'.
Healing Research, Holistic Energy Medicine and
Spirituality, Vol I, II, II & IV
Dr Daniel Benor (1993) Helix
(Obtained via Cygnus book club)
ISBN 1-898271-21-6
Critical reviews of studies and related research
In Complementary Therapies, Psychology, Energy
Medicine, spiritual dimensions and theories for
Healing.
Fundamentals of Complementary and Alternative
Medicine (1996) £18
Marc S Micozzi (ed) Churchill Livingstone
Excellent review of CAM's re basis, context,
systems, approaches, integrated and traditional
systems.
Medical Marriage: The New Partnership between
orthodox and Complementary Medicine (1997) £20
Cornelia Featherstone MD & Lori Forsyth,
Findhorn Press
Discussion of in depth partnership, 63 individual
therapies reviewing theory, research and case
histories. CM practice, law, training. Excellent
reference.
The Handbook of Alternative &
Complementary Medicine
3rd edit. (1996) £13
Stephen Fulder, Vermillion
Authorative review of socio/medical background,
theories, research evidence (20 main therapies)
referenced, indexed and directory of organisations.
The Web of Life: A new Synthesis of mind and
Matter (1996) £13
Fritjof Capra , Harper Collins
Well written synthesis of new thinking in the
biological sciences, including mind/body interactive
processes.
Virtual Medicine: A new dimension energy
healing (1999) £10
Keith Scott-Mumby, Thorsons
Excellent guide to diagnosis and treatment viewing
mind and body as interacting frequency systems.
The Rainbow and the Worm: The Physics of
Organisms 2nd edit. (1998) £12
Ho Mae-Wan World Scientific,
ISBN 981-02-3427
Concept of quantum holography is explored leading to
brain consciousness being embedded within body
consciousness. Wealth of research , data and
insightful ideas having direct relevance to theory and
practice of physiotherapy.
Vibrational Medicine For The 21st Century,
A Complete Guide to Energy Healing and Spiritual
Transformation
Richard Gerber MD (2001) Piatkus UK
ISBN 0-7499-2187-0
Research confirming ancient wisdom, Thoughts and
consciousness in health, user friendly guide to key
therapies, good resources and bibliography.
Reinventing Medicine: beyond mind-body to a new
era of healing (1999) £10
Larry Dossey , Element
ISBN 1-86204-812-6
Absorbing account of changing medical & public
opinions of healing in a world wide context. Collates
anecdotal and research evidence of non-local mind
influence, acknowledging the slow move towards the
interaction of spirituality & medicine.
Healing with Magnets: how the power of
bio-magnetism can cure pain, Illness & injury
(1998) £7
Null Gary, Robinson
ISBN 1-85487-558-2)
Peer reviewed 100 clinical trials indicating positive
outcomes. Important implications for
electrotherapy/physiotherapy.
Complementary Therapies in Context: the
Psychology of Healing (1999) £18
Helen Graham, Jessica Kingsley Pub.
ISBN 1-85302-640-9
Well written, wide ranging. Combines ancient
perspectives of healing with a bio-quantum
interpretation of living processes. Clear discussion
of concepts of different categories of therapies.
Superbly referenced.
Moseby's Complementary & Alternative medicine: A
Research Based Approach. (2001) £33
LW Freeman, GF Lawlis, Mosby
ISBN 0-323-00697
History, theory, practice, research literature &
interviews with renowned authority for each therapy. Well referenced and written as a teaching text with
tables, flow diagrams and summaries.
The Complete Book of
Energy Medicine. ISBN 1-85675-120-1
Helen Dziemidko MD, Gaia Books
Discusses interpersonal and transpersonal energies,
theories and evidence for bio-energy fields and 42 CAM
therapies. Flow chart for common ailments, resource
list, glossary, index and excellent colour
illustrations.
The Field:
The Quest for the Secret of the Universe
(2001) £18
Lynne Mc Taggart, Harper Collins
ISBN 0 -7225-3764-6
Fully referenced, well researched, discussing each
strand of evidence from renowned scientists & linking
each with the zero point field with it's properties of
locality & non locality.
Healing for Horses: The Essential Guide to Using
Hands-on Healing Energy with Horses (2001) £15
Margarit Coates, Rider
ISBN 0-7126-0138-4
Review by NFSH journal ' The best book on healing I
have ever read' Well researched & illustrated with
excellent case studies.
Infinite Mind: Science of the Human Vibrations
of Consciousness (1996)
Valerie Hunt, Malibu pub. USA
I SBN 0-9643988-1-8
Dr Hunt has discovered and illustrates vibrational
patterns and individualised field signatures in pain,
illness ,& emotional states.
Highly creative approach, clarifies metaphysical
deductions from physics, good clinical base .
Chi Kung: Cultivating Personal Energy.
(1999)
Eleanor McKenzie, Hamlyn
ISBN
ACBET member Sara Makone demonstrates each exercise in
colour illustrations. Theory & practice of Chi Kung
as a path to health & vitality.
The Whispering Pond (1996)
E Laszlo
Complex theories. Interesting research re brain/mind
communication. Well referenced.
In Preparation:
Healing with the Chakra energy System
John Cross (Butterworth-Heinemann)
Reflextherapy: A giude for Health professionals
Christine Jones & Tessa Campbell
(Butterworth-Heinemann)
Therapy at the Edge: The living matrix&
conscious experience
James Oschman (Butterworth-Heinemann 2003)
Unconventional, Alternative, Complementary &
Integrative Therapies: A Scientific Source Book.
James l Oschman (Churchill Livingstone 2003)
Electroacupuncture: Research and
Diagnosis
David F Mayor Churchill Livingstone 2004
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