At the end of the 19th century, Japanese modernizers abandoned the traditional Chinese-style medicine that had dominated for centuries, and turned instead to Western medical theory and practice. In this book, Ellen Gardner Nakamura reconsiders the story of the adoption of Western medicine through the eyes of six medical practitioners.The men who took the lead in transforming Japanese medicine under the new Meiji government were Western-style Japanese physicians, an...

Fujimoto, Homei, and Nakamura bring together the perspectives of women engaging in professional medical work across the expanse of the modern Japanese Empire (1868–1945). Through translations of primary source documents in three East Asian languages, this collection provides a window into the experiences of women working in a variety of medical professions, including doctors, nurses, midwives, and nutritionists. The voices of these women, collected from books, magazines, diaries, roundtabl...

This book is about addictions. It is based on twenty-four-plus years of experience living and working with twenty clients at a time who were experiencing drug and alcohol addictions and other addictive and destructive lifestyles. Ellen Gardner experienced these individuals as both teachers and students. Many interactions and experiences with society, bureaucracy, friends, and family are shared. Understanding that everyone is a child of God or an offspring of the creator is the foundation o...

If Veda’s mama hadn’t pounded religion into her “the way she pounded the dirt out of Papa’s overalls,” she probably wouldn’t have married Raymond in the first place. It’s the Great Depression and jobs are scarce, but it seems to Veda that Raymond uses religion as an excuse for why he can’t find work. He can’t work on the Sabbath, he can’t work around crude or vulgar men, and he will not join a union.After years of financial hardship, four babies, and what Raymond calls “Veda’s acci...

A groundbreaking and inspiring book that challenges our relationship with alcohol by exploring the psychological factors behind alcohol use and the cultural influences that contribute to dependency.Many people question whether drinking has become too big a part of their lives, and worry that it may even be affecting their health. But, they resist change because they fear losing the pleasure and stress-relief associated with alcohol, and assume giving it up will inv...

What is the difference between having empathy and being an empath? “Having empathy means our heart goes out to another person in joy or pain,” says Dr. Judith Orloff “But for empaths it goes much farther We actually feel others’ emotions, energy, and physical symptoms in our own bodies, without the usual defenses that most people have.”With The Empath’s Survival Guide, Dr. Orloff offers an invaluable resource to help sensitive people develop healthy coping...

Whether addicted or not, we all have stories to tellThe stories of tragedy and redemptionfound within Tales of Addiction are not about the well known celebrities youfind in the usual tabloids. Rather, these stories are true-grit tales told by people you willnever meet but whose words will haunt you for months, years maybe. The author collectedthe stories for over two years through a "call for stories" she put in journals, workshopsand lectures. Interwoven t...

Love Before Fear introduces a brand new way of healing anxiety. Through spirituality and relatable stories, sufferers of all kinds can achieve permanent healing. In Love Before Fear, you will learn about your anxiety, and the reasons behind it. You will then be able to heal your phobias, eliminate your triggers, break up with your bad habits and release your energetic blocks. Expect to master how to love yourself, and your life, by shifting and training your mind to naturally choose love b...

In The Energetic Keys to Indigo Kids, Maureen Healy tackles the subject of indigo children from a whole new vantage point: energy. Aimed at healers, stay-at-home moms, and parents who are struggling to understand the unique qualities of their indigo children, the book covers such topics as:How indigo energy worksHow indigos healThe keys to indigo successYou will learn to see indigos from an energetic perspective—how they think, how they make decisio...

Pain is a Choice and Suffering Is Optional - WHEE for Tapping Your Pain Away. WHEE is one of the new self-treatment therapies called Energy Psychology. WHEE changes people's consciousness and their relationships with their body emotions, mind, relationships ans spirit and facilitates the healing of many of their physical problems. Dr. Benor shows how to address underlying emotional traumas for rapid and permanent alleviation of pain. When emotional pain is cleared, physical pain often diss...

What are the causes of alcoholism? Does heredity really play a part in the development of this disease? Is it possible to recover from alcoholism? How do you help yourself and help others? How do you live with a recovering addict? If you are looking for answers to these and many other related questions, then this eBook is for you. By using this eBook you will learn to: -How to Approach Someone Who You Think Needs Help -What Treatment Options are Available – From Rehab to Nutritional Approa...

**"This is a straightforward, rich resource for anyone who lives with, and loves, an addict."—Publishers WeeklyEveryone suffers when there’s an addict in the family. Written by an expert in alcohol and drug addiction and recovery, this no-nonsense guide will help you understand the causes of addiction, end enabling behaviors, support your loved one’s recovery, and learn how to cope with relapses.**If you’re the family member of an addict, you may feel confus...