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<%@ LANGUAGE="JSCRIPT" %> MotherNature.com Resources 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 |
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
| 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. | Alternative Medicine Books
| | Burton Goldberg Group. Alternative Medicine: The Definitive Guide. Puyallup, Wash.: Future Medicine Publishing, 1993. |
| Aromatherapy
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Aromatherapy Organizations
| 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
| 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
| 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.
| Sources for Ayurvedic Herbs
| 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. |
Ayurvedic Books
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
| 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. | Flower Remedy/Essence Therapy Books
Kaminski, Patricia, and Richard Katz. Flower Essence Repertory. Nevada City: Calif.: Flower Essence Society, 1992.
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. |
| Food Therapy
Food Therapy Books
Barnard, Neal. Food for Life: How the New Four Food Groups Can Save Your Life. New York: Crown Publishing, 1994.
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
Herbal Therapy Organizations
| 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. | Sources for Herbal Remedies
| 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. | Herbal Therapy Books
| 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
Homeopathy Organizations
| 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. | Sources for Homeopathic Remedies
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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. | Homeopathy Books
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. | Homeopathy Videotapes
Video Remedies, Inc.
P.O. Box 290866
Davie, FL 33329-0866
1-800-733-4874
Homeopathic first-aid videotapes. | |
| Hydrotherapy
Hydrotherapy Organizations
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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. | Hydrotherapy Books
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
Imagery Organizations
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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. | Imagery Books
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. | Imagery Newsletters
Atlantis, The Imagery Newsletter
4016 Third Ave.
San Diego, CA 92103
Practical, how-to-do-it imagery techniques. | |
| Juice Therapy
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. | Manufacturers of Juicers
| 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. | Juice Therapy Books
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
Massage Organizations
| 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. | Massage Books
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
Reflexology Organizations
| 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. | Reflexology Rese
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