To get the most from life you need to understand and organize your own personal system within which everything else must function. This guide to feng shui is based on the idea that all spaces have their own energy - change the layout and you subtly shift the flow of energy and your own fortune.

Many of us suffer from some kind of ailment that can cause undesirable results on our everyday lives. So what is the best way to beat this problem? The most obvious thing to do is to go to the doctor's and get some medication but more often than not side effects from drugs can create even less desirable repercussions. But there is more than one choice of action and it's easy to find out about and put into use. One way may well be to pick up a copy of Dr Atkins' Vita-Nutrient Solution. The author defines vita-nutrients as "all vitamins, minerals and amino acids and all other sources of nourishment that can safely and effectively replace many of the drugs and evasive procedures medicine imposes on us." In other words long standing scientific research has now placed an important emphasis on the use of nutrients as a cure for major and minor diseases.

Indian Head Massage
Helen McGuinness

Takes a professional approach to Indian head massage. This book is written by an experienced teacher of Indian head massage with the needs of students and teachers in mind.

This work explains Vertical Reflex Therapy (VRT) - a form of reflexology that works on top of the feet with the patient standing, providing deeper access to reflex points. Illustrations and diagrams showing the exact points to target and instructions for giving a VRT massage are included.

Encyclopedia of Natural Healing
Alive Research Group, et al

This encyclopedia is divided into two sections. The first is a guide to natural living and alternative therapies. The second lists over 300 conditions - everything from HIV to nappy rash. Included in this section are symptoms, causes, herbal treatments, nutritional supplements, and homeopathy.

9 ways to improve your emotional and physical wellbeing using complementary therapies, Chinese nutrition and exercise The perfect self-treatment system. The nine ways cover the following exercises and techniques: * Nutrition * Herbs and spices * Exercise * Reflexology * Acupressure * Aromatherapy * Flower Remedies * Affirmations * Meditation Using the basics of Chinese medicine, in addition, Jennifer Harper shows how you can fight illness

Written in consultation with a team of natural health professionals, Amanda Cochrane has created a clear, practical guide to treating babies' and children's health problems the natural way. A-Z of common baby and childhood ailments. Guide to treating children according to their temperament Clear explanation of your child's symptoms. What your family doctor would prescribe. A comprehensive guide to the best complementary treatments including acupressure, aromatherapy, child and baby massage, herbal treatments, homeopathy, naturopathy, therapeutic baths, nutritional therapy, reflexology and relaxation methods. Synopsis From simple first aid to preventative treatments, this book is an authoritative guide to natural health treatments for children. The range of remedies given for each condition includes a note of what your GP would prescribe, and there's also clear guidance so parents know which symptoms indicate that a child requires conventional hospital or GP treatment.

This is a fascinating introduction to natural healing. As someone new to the subject I found Lindlahr's clear explanatory style very easy to follow. He gives many real life examples to illustrate his philosophy of natural cure. This pioneering text, although written fifty years ago, has been revised and updated and is thoroughly relevant for today. I recommend it to anyone interested in finding out more about alternatives to conventional medicine.

Science of Homeopathy
George Vithoulkas

Outlines the system of treatment that attempts to cure by strengthening the body's resistance with the administration of minute doses of substances that ordinarily would cause the illness.

This is a guide to the use of homeopathy in treating a wide range of complaints. The book includes treatments for: coughs, colds, flu and sore throats; childhood illnesses, such as mumps, measles and chicken pox; food poisoning, diarrhoea and constipation; a variety of accidents and injuries; and toothache, earache, headache and menstrual cramps.

Candida Albicans
L. Chaitow

This is by far the best book on the origin and nature of possible problems caused by candida infections, together with the most comprehensive, and most sensible, self-help treatment. I read the first edition when it came out in the mid 80s. This updated version is even better.

I'm an expert on nutritional supplements. I've read dozens of books on nutritional supplements, and this is my personal favorite. It covers all of the major supplements. And it gives precise instructions for using supplements to treat virtually every well-known health condition. There isn't anyone (including medical doctors) who would not benefit from reading this book. If you buy only one book on nutritional supplements - make this the one!

This volume provides an up-to-date guide to all the most popular herbs and their uses, and also a practical manual to home cultivation. It includes over 400 colour photographs, with pictures of every herb for easy identification.

Reiki is a system of healing using the endocrine system and chakras. Practitioners go through three stages of attunement to reach master status. This book shares the knowledge of this spiritual art and brings together both its practical and spiritual sides. The treatment of common ailments such as colds, headaches, bumps and bruises, as well as more serious complaints such as arthritis and trauma is explained with step-by-step colour photography. The use of Reiki with other alternative therapies such as aromatherapy, reflexology and flower essence is also explored.

Practical Aromatherapy
Shirley Price

Valuable guide to the art of aromatherapy which looks at the properties of essential oils and their use in healing. It looks at how the mind and body react to aromatherapy. Updated with new chapters on Complementary Therapies and Holism and Swiss Reflex Therapy. It also includes updated information on the uses of a wide range of fully-tested essential oils and gives advice on availability. - How to use oils - inhalation, ingestion, compresses, baths, teas, massage - Which oils are used for ailments, relaxation etc. - Aromatherapy massage techniques - How to blend your own oils

Reiki is an ancient and simple system of laying on of hands healing derived from Tibetan Buddhism. Kept secret for many years, this book demystifies the three degrees of Reiki healing.

Completely updated and revised with new chapters on prognosis and new material to further expalin the Maitland concept and Maitland methodLavishly illustrated

This long awaited and bestselling text will continue to remain an essential cornerstone for all physiotherapy students and practitioners. An indispensable, authoritative work describing Geoff Maitland's approach to spinal manipulative techniques. This work aims to act as a foundation text for all modern manual therapists.

People all over the world are realizing that allopathic medicine is limited and are turning to ancient traditional medicine and plant-based remedies. This book of natural prescriptions is based upon ancient Ayurvedic principles.

Ayurveda, the ancient holistic system of healthcare from India, is currently one of the most fashionable therapies around. For health and beauty guru Bharti Vyas, ayurveda has 'always been a fundamental way of life.' Her beautifully illustrated new book Simply Ayurveda succeeds in making this sometimes confusing ancient system easy to understand. Ayurveda has been used for over 5,000 years to heal the body and promote health and well-being. Bharti explains "the key in ayurveda is in treating the mind, body and spirit as one entity to ensure total harmony. The focus is upon individual lifestyle, not upon the condition". Her book begins with an in-depth dosha questionnaire to help you define your "type"--vata (air), pitta (fire) or kapha (earth). This established, she devotes further chapters to beauty, women's cycles, breathing, herbs and supplements, purification and sexuality. The chapter on sexuality is fascinating with tips on how to pep up an ailing sex life with various ayurvedic aphrodisiacs. Apparently earth types (kahpa) can make love three of four times a week because they have a strong constitution whereas the more fragile air types (vata) should abstain other than once or twice a month! Fire types (pitta) thrive on making love once every two weeks. There is a helpful A-Z of treatment of common ailments and the final section of the book which is dedicated to nutrition is packed with delicious-sounding recipes.

Natural Alternatives to HRT
Marilyn Glenville

Written by a nutritional therapist, this is a wide-ranging examination of the prevailing myths which surround the menopause and osteoporosis - myths which are sometimes perpetuated by drug companies and those doctors who, treating the menopause as an illness, prescribe hormone replacement therapy.

The book explains HRT treatments and offers alternative natural therapies. It also provides guidance on eating well, keeping fit and staying healthy.