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The author discusses his dream experiences that led him to the knowledge that he had thyroid cancer, and outlines an in-depth method of dream interpretation designed to help people discover the life-altering messages encoded in their nightly dreams.

Addressing the many physical and emotional issues that women face, with special attention to reproductive cancers and heart disease, Meredith Young-Sowers explores the many dimensions of the healing process, which include releasing ourselves from self-blame and criticism in order to explore how best to nourish ourselves.

Complemented by three hundred black-and-white photographs, this guide to the health benefits of yoga explains how to use ancient yoga postures, positions, and movements to treat a variety of common ailments, ranging from arthritis to insomnia and PMS, and promote increased circulation, disease prevention, strength, flexibility, and concentration.

In this revolutionary book, Dr. Andrew Weil, one of the most authoritative, articulate, and important voices in the field of health and healing, makes clear the reality of spontaneous healing. He illuminates the mechanisms and processes of the body's healing system, delineates the ways in which an individual can optimize the functioning of his or her own system, and outlines the alternative medicines and treatments available to aid the healing system,...

The figure of the shaman has always been a prominent motif within the Islamic world, particularly in relation to the mystical domain of Sufism. Here, Thierry Zarcone and Angela Hobart offer a vigorous and authoritative exploration of the link between Islam and shamanism in contemporary Muslim culture, examining how the old practice of shamanism was combined with elements of Sufism in order to adapt to wider Islamic society. Shamanism and Islam thus...

"Iconic images of medieval pilgrims, such as Chaucer's making their laborious way to Canterbury, conjure a distant time when faith was the only refuge of the ill and infirm, and thousands traveled great distances to pray for healing. Why, then, in an age of advanced biotechnology and medicine, do millions still go on pilgrimages? Why do journeys to important religious shrines, such as Lourdes, Compostela, Fátima, and Medjugorje constitute a major...

"Native American healers expect miracles and prepare in all possible ways for them to occur. In modern medicine, miraculous recoveries are discarded from studies as anomalous cases that will taint the otherwise orderly results. Yet this small group of "miracle" patients has much to teach us about healing and survival. Coyote Healing distills the common elements in miracle cures to help people start their own healing journey. Looking at 100 cases...

"9 Steps for Reversing or Preventing Cancer and Other Diseases is a powerful synthesis of ancient self-healing knowledge that had been buried for centuries, combined with the latest Western body/mind medicine techniques. Let Dr. Goodman show you how you can enjoy radiant health and feelings of love and well-being as you learn to reverse toxic thought patterns that block you and your life. Unlock the secrets of how to cure yourself of everything from...