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If you're interested in more information on any of the alternative healing methods discussed in this book, the list below should help you. You'll find organizations that can provide you with self-help material or refer you to a qualified alternative practitioner in your area, along with suppliers of herbs, essential oils and other remedies recommended in Part II and books, audio- and videotapes for your reference.
Acupressure Organizations | |
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Acupressure Institute 1533 Shattuck Ave. Berkeley, CA 94709 Offers The Hands-On Health Care Catalog, featuring charts, books and videotapes. American Oriental Bodywork Therapy Association 6801 Jericho Tpk. Syosset, NY 11791 Publishes a national directory of licensed practitioners and instructors that is available for a fee. G-Jo Institute P.O. Box 848060 Hollywood, FL 33084 An educational organization emphasizing natural health that provides publications and home study courses on acupressure and other self-help topics. | Jin Shin Do Foundation for Bodymind Acupressure 366 California Ave., Suite 16 Palo Alto, CA 94306 Offers classes, books, charts and tapes. Jin Shin Jyutsu, Inc. 8719 E. San Alberto Dr. Scottsdale, AZ 85258 Provides training, books and materials as well as practioner referrals. |
Acupressure Books |
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Beinfield, Harriet. Between Heaven and Earth: A Guide to Chinese Medicine. New York: Ballantine Books, 1992. Gach, Michael Reed. Acupressure's Potent Points: A Guide to Self-Care for Common Ailments. New York: Bantam Books, 1990. Gach, Michael Reed. Acu-Yoga: Self-Help Techniques to Relieve Tension. Briarcliff Manor, N.Y.: Japan Publications, 1981. Gach, Michael Reed. Arthritis Relief at Your Fingertips: Your Guide to Erasing Aches and Pains without Drugs. New York: Warner Books, 1990. Lundberg, Paul. The Book of Shiatsu. St. Louis: Fireside Books, 1992. Masunga, Shizuto, and Wataru Ohashi. Zen Shiatsu: How to Harmonize Yin and Yang for Better Health. Briarcliff Manor, N.Y.: Japan Publications, 1977. Reid, Daniel. The Complete Book of Chinese Health and Healing. Boston: Shambhala, 1994. Wagner, Lindsay, and Robert M. Klein. Lindsay Wagner's New Beauty: The Acupressure Facelift. New York: Prentice Hall, 1987. Yamamoto, Shizuko. Barefoot Shiatsu: Whole-Body Approach to Health. Briarcliff Manor, N.Y.: Japan Publications, 1979. Yamamoto, Shizuko. The Shiatsu Handbook. Eureka, Calif.: Turning Point Publications, 1986. |
| Alternative Medicine | |
Alternative Medicine Organizations | |
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American Association of Naturopathic Physicians
2366 Eastlake Ave. E., Suite 322 Seattle, WA 98102 For a fee, offers a national referral directory, which lists all U.S. members of the association, and an information brochure. American Holistic Health Association Suzan Walter, President P.O. Box 17400 Anaheim, CA 92817-7400 Grassroots movement promoting a holistic approach to wellness. Offers booklets, a newsletter and networking lists of self-help resources. Open to all. American Holistic Medical Association 4101 Lake Boone Trail, Suite 201 Raleigh, NC 27606 Publishes a national referral directory of M.D.'s and D.O.'s who practice holistic medicine, including information about their schooling and philosophy of practice. The directory is available by mail order for a fee. |
Bastyr University
144 NE 54th St. Seattle, WA 98105 Offers a four-year program leading to a doctor of naturopathic medicine degree. Master of science degree in acupunture and certification in midwifery also available. Write for a catalog. National College of Naturopathic Medicine 11231 SE Market St. Portland, OR 97216 Offers a four-year graduate program to prepare students for licensure and the general practice of naturopathic medicine. Post-doctoral programs are being developed in naturopathic obstetrics, homeopathy and classical Chinese medicine.
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| Burton Goldberg Group. Alternative Medicine: The Definitive Guide. Puyallup, Wash.: Future Medicine Publishing, 1993. | |
| Aromatherapy | |
Aromatherapy Organizations | |
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Aromatherapy Seminars
1830 S. Robertson Blvd., #203 Los Angeles, CA 90035 1-800-677-2368 Conducts introductory seminars and aromatherapy training courses at a number of locations across the country. |
National Association for Holistic Aromatherapy
P.O. Box 17622 Boulder, CO 80308-7622 1-800-566-6735 Provides a newsletter, a correspondence course, books and directories of aromatherapy schools and practitioners. |
Sources for Essential oils | |
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Herba-Aromatica
c/o Galina Lisin 25063 Oakridge Ct. Hayward, CA 94541 Lisin, an aromatic consultant, has an in-house laboratory where she formulates her own oils. Jeanne Rose Aromatherapy 219 Carl St. San Francisco, CA 94117 Provides study courses and aromatherapy first-aid kits, a line of exotic essential oils, books on herbs and aromatherapy and various lectures and seminars. Leydet Aromatics, Inc. P.O. Box 2354 Fair Oaks, CA 95628 Essential oils and other aromatherapy supplies. | Origins 767 5th Ave. New York, NY 10153 1-800-ORIGINS (for location of nearest store) 1-800-723-7310 (to order) A cosmetics company that uses aromatherapy oils in some of its products. Phybiosis Suite JR P.O. Box 992 Bowie, MD 20718 Essential oils, aromatic diffusers of various styles and prices and body care products. |
Aromatherapy Books Ackerman, Diane. A Natural History of the Senses. Avenel, N.J.: Random House Value Publishing, 1993. Blevi, Viktor, and Gretchen Sween. Aromatherapy. New York: Avon Books, 1993. Jackson, Judith. Scentual Touch: A Personal Guide to Aromatherapy. (out of print; check your library) Rose, Jeanne. Aromatherapy: Applications and Inhalations. Berkeley, Calif.: North Atlantic Books, 1992. Sadler, Julie. Aromatherapy. New York: Sterling Publishing, 1994. Tisserand, Robert B. The Art of Aromatherapy: The Beautifying and Healing Properties of the Essential Oils of Flowers and Herbs. Rochester, Vt.: Destiny Books, 1987. |
| Ayurveda | |
Ayurveda Organizations | |
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American Institute of Vedic Studies
1701 Santa Fe River Rd. Santa Fe, NM 87501 Provides certification courses and publications on Ayurveda. Not a treatment center. Ayurvedic Institute P.O. Box 23445 Albuquerque, NM 87192-1445 Herbs, oils and remedies formulated by Vasant Lad, B.A.M.S., M.A.Sc., director of the institute. |
The Maharishi International University
1000 N. 4th St. D. B. 1155 Fairfield, IA 52557 Four-year undergraduate program; Ayurvedic clinic on campus. Also offers books, videotapes, audiotapes and Maharishi Ayurveda products, including herbal formulas, hair and skin care products and foods. Write for a catalog. |
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Bazaar of India Imports
1810 University Ave. Berkeley, CA 94703 Herbs, oils, soaps, books, incense. Planetary Formulas P.O. Box 533 Soquel, CA 95073 Write for a catalog of Ayurvedic and Chinese herbs. |
Quantum Publications, Inc.
P.O. Box 598 South Lancaster, MA 01561 1-800-858-1808 Catalog of Ageless Body, Timeless Mind products, a line of herbal formulas from author Deepak Chopra, M.D. |
Chopra, Deepak. Ageless Body, Timeless Mind: The Quantum Alternative to Growing Old. New York: Crown Publishing Group, 1993. Chopra, Deepak. Creating Health: How to Wake Up the Body's Intelligence. Boston: Houghton Mifflin, 1987. Chopra, Deepak. Perfect Health: The Complete Health Mind-Body Guide. New York: Harmony Books, 1990. Chopra, Deepak. Quantum Healing: Exploring the Frontiers of Body, Mind, Medicine. New York: Bantam Books, 1990. Frawley, David. Ayurvedic Healing: A Comprehensive Guide. Sandy, Utah: Passage Press, 1989. Lad, Vasant. Ayurveda, The Science of Self-Healing: A Practical Guide. Twin Lakes, Wis.: Lotus Press, 1984. Lonsdorf, Nancy, Veronica Butler and Melanie Brown. A Woman's Best Medicine: Health, Happiness and Long Life through Ayurveda. New York: The Putnam Publishing Group, 1995. Svoboda, Robert E. Prakruti: Your Ayurvedic Constitution. Albuquerque, N.M.: Geocom, 1989. |
| Flower Remedy/
Essence Therapy Sources for Flower Remedies/Essences | |
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Capitol Drugs, Inc.
4454 Van Nuys Blvd. Sherman Oaks, CA 91403 1-800-858-8833 Bach flower remedies, homeopathic remedies, herbs, nutritional supplements, kits, educational services. Flower Essence Services P.O. Box 1769 Nevada City, CA 95959 1-800-548-0075 English and California flower essences, books on flower essence therapy. |
The Flower Essence Society
Patricia Kaminski, Co-director P.O. Box 459 Nevada City, CA 95959 1-800-548-0075 An organization that studies and promotes the therapeutic use of flower remedies/essences. Nelson Bach USA, Ltd. Wilmington Technology Park 100 Research Drive Wilmington, MA 01887 1-800-319-9151 Manufactures and distributes the 38 Bach flower essences as well as Rescue Remedy, a blend of five essences used for emergency stress relief. |
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Kaslof, Leslie J. The Traditional Flower Remedies of Dr. Edward Bach: A Self-Help Guide. New Canaan, Conn.: Keats Publishing, 1993. Vlamis, Gregory. Bach Flower Remedies to the Rescue. Rochester, Vt.: Inner Traditions, 1990. |
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Food Therapy Books Haas, Elson. Staying Healthy with Nutrition: The Complete Guide to Diet and Nutritional Medicine. Berkeley, Calif.: Celestial Arts, 1991. Mindell, Earl. Earl Mindell's Food as Medicine. New York: Simon & Schuster, 1994. Ornish, Dean. Dr. Dean Ornish's Program for Reversing Heart Disease. New York: Random House, 1990. |
Herbal Therapy Organizations | |
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American Botanical Council
P.O. Box 201660 Austin, TX 78720 Publishes the journal Herbalgram, available for a fee. Write for a catalog. The American Herbalists Guild P.O. Box 1683 Soquel, CA 95073 Directory of herbal education. |
Herb Research Foundation
1007 Pearl St., #200 F Boulder, CO 80302 General information on herbs. |
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Capitol Drugs, Inc.
4454 Van Nuys Blvd. Sherman Oaks, CA 91403 1-800-858-8833 Herbs, homeopathic remedies, nutritional supplements, kits, educational services, Bach flower remedies. Capitol Drugs, Inc. 8578 Santa Monica Blvd. West Hollywood, CA 90069 1-800-858-8833 Herbs, homeopathic remedies, supplements, books. Gaia Herbs 12 Lancaster County Rd. Harvard, MA 01451 Almost 300 herbal extracts, salves, oils and alcohol-free products. |
Herb Pharm
P.O. Box 116 Williams, OR 97544 Tinctures. Herb Products Co. 11012 Magnolia Blvd. P.O. Box 898 North Hollywood, CA 91603-0898 Herb products and essential oils. Simplers Botanical Co. Box 39 Forestville, CA 95436 Herbal extracts and formulas, aromatherapy oils, skin care products and books. |
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Foster, Steven. Herbal Renaissance: Growing, Using and Understanding Herbs in the Modern World. Layton, Utah: Smith, Gibbs, Publisher, 1993.
Gladstar, Rosemary. Herbal Healing for Women. New York: Simon & Schuster, 1993. Green, James. The Male Herbal. Freedom, Calif.: Crossing Press, 1991. Hoffman, David. The New Holistic Herbal. Rockport, Mass.: Element Books, 1991. Moore, Michael. Medicinal Plants of the Mountain West. Santa Fe, N.M.: Museum of New Mexico Press, 1979. Rose, Jeanne. Jeanne Rose's Modern Herbal. New York: Perigee Books, Berkley Publishing Group, 1987. Tyler, Varro E. Herbs of Choice: The Therapeutic Use of Phytochemicals. Binghamton, N.Y.: Haworth Press, 1994. Weiss, Rudolf Fritz. Herbal Medicine. Portland, Ore.: Beaconsfield Publishing, 1985. |
Homeopathy Organizations | |
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International Foundation for Homeopathy
2366 Eastlake Ave. E, Suite 325 Seattle, WA 98102 General information, training, referrals. National Center for Homeopathy 801 N. Fairfax St., Suite 306 Alexandria, VA 22314 Offers an information packet that includes a directory of practitioners and resources in the United States and Canada. Also publishes newsletters and sponsors classes and conferences for members. |
National College of Naturopathic Medicine
11231 SE Market St. Portland, OR 97216 A national center for homeopathic education. New England School of Homeopathy 356 Middle St. Amherst, MA 01002 1-800-637-4440 Courses, seminars, journals. |
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Annandale Apothecary 3299 Woodburn Rd. Annandale, VA 22003 Homeopathic remedies, nutritional products, books. Bierer's Pharmacy 146 S. Main St. Lexington, VA 24450 1-800-552-6779 Homeopathic remedies, mail-order service. Biological Homeopathic Industries 11600 Cochiti SE Albuquerque, NM 87123 1-800-621-7644 Combination homeopathic remedies, therapeutic information. Boericke & Tafel 2381 Circadian Way Santa Rosa, CA 95407 1-800-876-9505, ext. 100 Homeopathic remedies. Boiron, The World Leader in Homeopathy (East Coast) 6 Campus Blvd., Bldg. A Newtown Square, PA 19073 1-800-BLU-TUBE Homeopathic remedies, kits, books, educational materials. Boiron, The World Leader in Homeopathy (West Coast) 98C W. Cochran St. Simi Valley, CA 93065 1-800-BLU-TUBE Homeopathic remedies, kits, books. Budget Pharmacy 3001 NW 7th St. Miami, FL 33125 1-800-221-9772 Homeopathic remedies, books, tapes. Capitol Drugs, Inc. 4454 Van Nuys Blvd. Sherman Oaks, CA 91403 1-800-858-8833 Homeopathic remedies, herbs, nutritional supplements, kits, educational services, Bach flower remedies. Capitol Drugs, Inc. 8578 Santa Monica Blvd. West Hollywood, CA 90069 1-800-858-8833 Homeopathic remedies, herbs, supplements, books. Dolisos America, Inc. 3014 Rigel Ave. Las Vegas, NV 89102 1-800-365-4767 Homeopathic remedies. Fairfax Medical Center Pharmacy 10721 Main St. Fairfax, VA 22030 1-800-723-7455 Homeopathic remedies. |
Five Elements Center 115 Rte. 46, Bldg. D, Suite 29 Mountain Lakes, NJ 07046 1-800-248-0884 Homeopathic remedies, educational materials. Homeopathic Educational Services 2124 Kittredge Street, #N Berkeley, CA 94704 1-800-359-9051 Homeopathic remedies, books, tapes, software. Homeopathic Informational Resources, Ltd. Oneida River Park Dr. Clay, NY 13041 1-800-289-4447 Homeopathic remedies, books, videotapes, software, audiotapes. Longevity Pure Medicine 9595 Wilshire Blvd., #502 Beverly Hills, CA 90212 Homeopathic products. Luyties Pharmacal Company/Nu Age Laboratories/Formur Publishers/Walker Pharmacal 4200 Laclede Ave. St. Louis, MO 63108 1-800-325-8080 Homeopathic remedies, kits, books. The Medicine Shoppe 6307 York Rd. Baltimore, MD 21212-2699 Homeopathic remedies, kits, books. Newton Laboratories, Inc. 612 Upland Trail Conyers, GA 30207 1-800-448-7256 Homeopathic remedies, educational materials. Northeast Homeopathic (a division of Acton Pharmacy) 563 Massachusetts Ave. Acton, MA 01720 1-800-552-4956 Homeopathic remedies. Powell Pharmacy, Inc. 11085 Little Patuxent Pkwy. Columbia, MD 21044 Homeopathic remedies, vitamins. Standard Homeopathic 210 W. 131st St. Box 61067 Los Angeles, CA 90061 1-800-624-9659 Homeopathic remedies, books. Washington Homeopathic Products, Inc. 4914 Del Ray Ave. Bethesda, MD 20814 1-800-336-1695 Maker of homeopathic remedies. |
Lockie, Andrew. The Family Guide to Homeopathy: Symptoms and Natural Solutions. New York: Simon & Schuster, 1993. Lockie, Andrew, and Nicola Geddes. The Women's Guide to Homeopathy. New York: St. Martin's Press, 1994. Panos, Maesimund, and Jane Heimlich. Homeopathic Medicine at Home. Los Angeles: Jeremy P. Tarcher, 1981. Reichenberg-Ullman, Judyth. The Patient's Guide to Homeopathic Medicine. Edmonds, Wash.: Picnic Point Press, 1994. Ullman, Dana. Discovering Homeopathy: Your Introduction to the Science and Art of Homeopathic Medicine. Berkeley, Calif.: North Atlantic Books, 1991. Ullman, Dana. Homeopathic Medicine for Children and Infants. Los Angeles: Jeremy P. Tarcher, 1992. |
Video Remedies, Inc. P.O. Box 290866 Davie, FL 33329-0866 1-800-733-4874 Homeopathic first-aid videotapes. |
Hydrotherapy Organizations | |
Desert Springs Therapy Center 66705 E. Sixth St. Desert Hot Springs, CA 92240 Provides patients with short- or long-term hydrotherapy treatments for various illnesses and conditions. |
Uchee Pines Institute
Agatha Thrash, M.D., Co-director 30 Uchee Pines Rd., Suite 75 Seale, AL 36975 Publishes a newsletter and provides information on various types of natural therapy, including hydrotherapy, exercise, herbs and nutrition. A quarterly health journal is available for a fee. |
Dail, Clarence, and Charles Thomas. Hydrotherapy: Simple Treatments for Common Ailments. Brushton, N.Y.: TEACH Services, 1989. Thrash, Agatha, and Calvin Thrash. Home Remedies: Hydrotherapy, Massage, Charcoal and Other Simple Treatments. Seale, Ala.: New Lifestyle Publishing, 1981. |
Imagery Organizations | |
The Academy for Guided Imagery P.O. Box 2070 Mill Valley, CA 94942 1-800-726-2070 Offers books and audiotapes of imagery exercises as well as a directory of imagery practitioners. | |
Achterberg, Jeanne, Barbara Dossey and Leslie Kolkmeier. Rituals of Healing: Using Imagery for Health and Wellness. New York: Bantam Books, 1994. Epstein, Gerald. Healing Visualizations: Creating Health with Imagery. New York: Bantam Books, 1989. Rossman, Martin L. Healing Yourself: A Step-by-Step Program for Better Health through Imagery. New York: Pocket Books, 1994. Sheikh, Anees, ed. Eastern and Western Approaches to Healing: Ancient Wisdom and Modern Knowledge. New York: John Wiley & Sons, 1989. |
Atlantis, The Imagery Newsletter 4016 Third Ave. San Diego, CA 92103 Practical, how-to-do-it imagery techniques. |
Juice Therapy Organizations American Association of Naturopathic Physicians 2366 Eastlake Ave., Suite 322 Seattle, WA 98102 Publishes a referral directory and an information brochure, both available for a fee. The directory contains the names of all member physicians in the United States; the brochure explains naturopathic medicine and lists naturopathic colleges in the United States. |
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Omega Products, Inc.
6291 Lyters Ln. P.O. Box 4523 Harrisburg, PA 17111 Omega juicer. Plastaket Manufacturing Co., Inc. 62220 E. Hwy. 12 (Victor Rd.) Lodi, CA 95240 Champion juicer. | Vita-Mix Corp. Dept. PRO 193 8615 Usher Road Cleveland, OH 44138 1-800-VITAMIX Vita-Mix juicer. |
Blauer, Stephen. The Juicing Book: A Complete Guide to the Juicing of Fruits and Vegetables for Maximum Health and Vitality. Wayne, N.J.: Avery Publishing, 1989. Calbom, Cherie, and Maureen B. Keane. Juicing for Life: A Guide to the Health Benefits of Fresh Fruit and Vegetable Juicing. Wayne, N.J.: Avery Publishing, 1992. Murray, Michael T. The Complete Book of Juicing: Your Delicious Guide to Healthful Living. Rocklin, Calif,: Prima Publishing, 1992. |
Massage Organizations | |
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American Massage Therapy Association
820 Davis St., Suite 100 Evanston, IL 60201-4444 Offers referrals to qualified therapists. |
Associated Bodywork and Massage Professionals
28677 Buffalo Park Rd. Evergreen, CO 80439-7347 1-800-8-MASSAGE, ext. 0 (referrals) 1-800-458-2267 (subscriptions) Offers referrals to qualified therapists. Also publishes Massage & Bodywork magazine, available by calling the 800 number listed above. |
Lawrence, D. Baloti, and Lewis Harrison. Massageworks: A Practical Encyclopedia of Massage Techniques. (out of print; check your library) Stillerman, Elaine. Mother Massage: A Handbook for Relieving the Discomforts of Pregnancy. New York: Delta Books, 1992. Struna, Monika. Self-Massage: Touch Techniques to Relax, Soothe and Stimulate Your Body. (out of print; check your library) West, Ouida. The Magic of Massage: A New and Holistic Approach. Mamaro neck, N.Y.: Hastings House, 1990. |
Reflexology Organizations | |
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International Institute of
Reflexology
P.O. Box 12642 St. Petersburg, FL 33733-2642 Offers referrals to reflexologists trained by the institute, seminars, books and reflexology charts. Laura Norman and Associates, Reflexology Center 41 Park Ave., Suite 8A New York, NY 10016 1-800-FEET FIRST Call for private appointments (in Manhattan). Also offers training classes (beginner through certification), books, audiotapes, videotapes and aromatherapy foot care products. |
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