The Essential Guide to Holistic and Complementary Therapy is the most comprehensive text currently available, designed to meet the demands of teachers and the wider industry for a book that addresses both the core subjects of holistic and complementary therapy and individual topics such as reiki and colour therapy. This book provides the ideal introduction for anyone studying one or more modules in any of the holistic and complementary therapies.

It is also suitable for anyone with a general interest in holistic and complementary therapies. This inspirational text covers aromatherapy, Indian head massage, reflexology and body massage in accordance with the VTCT Holistic and Complementary Diplomas and the City & Guilds Progression Awards courses. It offers equal coverage of other popular therapies including reiki, crystal therapy, colour therapy, thermal auricular therapy, stress management, holistic facial and hot stone therapy. Foundation knowledge for all therapists in the areas of anatomy and physiology, chemistry, health and safety and client consultation is also included.

“A fantastic reference book”
I started a Holistic Therapy course at my local college and bought this book to help me understand all the therapies that I was being taught and more. I now have a successful Holistic Therapy business and still refer to this book. Very interesting and straight forward with straight forward pictures and descriptions. Brilliant, would definately recommend this to any budding Holistic Therapist.

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Product Description

Soothe away aches and pains with this heated seat cover delivering massage to the upper and lower back, hips and thighs.

5 powerful motors massage away stress in your back and thighs. Add heat for penetrating relief in your lower back. Can be used in home, office, or car.

Features

* Hand held remote controller
* 5 massage motors to relieve weary muscles
* 4 levels of intensity
* 5 massage types -

* Pulse
* Tapping
* Rolling
* Kneading
* Automatic

* Penetrating heat to lumbar area
* Timer function (15, 30, 60 minutes)
* Mains operated from adapter (supplied) and 12v car adapter (included)

Portable Back & Seat Massager Massage cushion with Heat and Remote Control – click here buy now from Amazon UK

Review

“this is a really good massager.so portable and fits all the chairs i use it on from computer,car to dinning chair.very unwinding massage after a hard day at work recommend this massager to anyone”

Product Description
Reflexology: A Guide to Foot Massage is an easy to follow programme teaching you the techniques for relieving pain, discomfort or just relaxing tired muscles in your feet.

This step by step guide will explain how various parts of the feet are linked to your internal organs and how by massaging and relaxing those areas you will make a complete difference to the way your whole body feels. Reflexology is ideal to practice on a partner, requiring little or no equipment or special attire.

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Synopsis
A step-by-step guide through massage techniques for stimulating reflex points on the feet, which increase energy, promote self-healing, and ease stress-related problems such as migraines, sinus trouble, indigestion, back pain, high blood pressure, stress, and poor circulation.

Includes Wii Balance Board

Product Features

* Know Your Physique: Wii Fit Plus will now allow you to check and monitor 4 areas of your physique, BMI (body mass index), centre of gravity, and calories burnt during your workout you can then set your goals, against these areas. The BMI test measures your weight/height. Wii Fit Plus will take this measurement and let you know how you fair in comparison to the ideal. Once you are aware of your BMI you can set goals to reduce this measurement, by take part in the Wii Fit Plus exercises and introducing a healthier lifestyle. Your centre of gravity is measured via the Wii Fit Plus age test in which you will take on various balance in an attempt to keep your Wii Fit Plus age as close to or lower than you real age.

* Train Yourself: Wii Fit Plus contains 5 training categories Aerobic Exercises, Muscle conditioning, Yoga, Balance Games and all new Training Plus. All the training categories are designed to help develop bodily balance control, burn fat, help tone and condition muscle, as well increase aerobic stamina. All these great activities offer a fun way to get fit with your family.

* Wii Plus Routines: Allows you to create customised training routines, or ask your personal Wii Fit Plus trainer can create training programs for you, based on the area of your body you wish to work on – bum, hips, thighs – Wii Fit Plus will help! There are over 40 different activities within four training categories.

* Aerobic Exercises: New Additional Jogging Courses, Ste Rythum Remix all-new songs.

* Muscle Exercises: 3 New Muscle Exercises.

* Yoga: Includes 3 New Poses.

* Balance Games: Heading, Ski Jump, Ski Slalom, Tightrope, irritating maze, Penguin game, Snowboarding, and meditation.

* Training Plus: Skateboarding, Rythum Kung Fu, Dungeon Jogging, many more.

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Wii Fit Plus solus is the ultimate upgrade for your Wii Fit and for those who do not have Wii Fit yet they can get all New Wii Fit Plus and as well as experiencing all these features of the original Wii Fit they can get their hands on the all new features. Wii Fit Plus will offer all the features of the first instalment and all new features to make your workout more productive, and personal as well as some more great new fun games. Wii Fit Plus will still enable everyone in the family to combine fitness with fun.

Wii Fit Plus offers you even more understanding of your fitness levels and the new workout routines make it even easier to work on those trouble areas of your physique. Wii Fit Plus still offers 3 key areas but each has been expanded to offer you more information about your Physique, all new training programs and additional exercises, as well as additional areas of your fitness to track as a family including the pets!

Check your progress: Wii Fit allows 8 people to track progress and monitor performance. This is even easier via the Wii Fit channel which can be added to your Wii menus system, allowing you to monitor your BMI, measure your bodily balance, and calculate your Wii Fit, without inserting the disc. Wii Fit will; track your BMI, Weight, Wii Fit age and how long you have done on your daily.

The Encyclopedia of Essential Oils: The Complete Guide to the Use of Aromatic Oils in Aromatherapy, Herbalism, Health and Well Being (Paperback)

Reviews

“At last a clear and systematic distillation of useful information about a truly comprehensive spectrum of essential oils and absolutes.” John Steele, American Aromatherapy Association.

“A comprehensive and timely contribution to aromatherapy, herbalism and the whole field of holistic health care. An authoritative, reliable guide that will serve its readers for many years.” David Hoffmann, the American Herbalists Guild & California School of Herbal Studies.

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This is one of the bestselling aromatherapy books of all time with vital information on plant origins, medical herbalism and the properties and actions of herbs and essential oils. It covers 165 oils, their actions, characteristics, principal constituents and folk traditions and is a must for experienced aromatherapists and beginners alike.

This essential handbook is used by aromatherapists all over the world and is one of the most successful titles in this area. It includes an A–Z listing of an enormous range of internationally relevant aromatic plants.

Comprehensive information is provided for each entry, for example: / Common name, Latin name, botanical plant family / General Description — what it looks like / Distribution — where it’s found / Herbal Folk Tradition — traditional uses / Actions — what it’s good for / Extraction — How the oil is extracted / Characteristics — what the oil looks like, and which other oils it blends well with / Safety Information. The Encyclopedia also covers: / History of aromatherapy and herbalism / How aromatic plants work on your body & mind, / How to make your own blends / Uses for oils in the home.

This is a classic guide to essential oils and will remain a vital source of information for generations to come.

About the Author

Julia Lawless is a practicing aromatherapist and the author of numerous highly respected and successful aromatherapy books. She has her own company selling and distributing essential oils.

Gentle Touch Reflexology Practical Technique Training DVD

An hour and half of detailed tuition on Gentle Touch Reflexology by Sue Ricks. A Professional Training DVD that includes:
Introduction to Gentle Touch Reflexology
Set up requirements and advice
Full practical treatment routines
Advice on practical issues

This DVD aims to provide clear, concise and easy to follow tuition. It is a high quality, professional teaching DVD. The content follows the close hand and finger images of the treatment in progress. The tuition is provided via close up demonstrations and Sues personal one to one approach as she speaks to the viewer.

It covers all of the factors required to be able to gain a full understanding of what Gentle Touch Reflexology is and how to use it. The routine is followed from the beginning of the treatment to the conclusion of the clients treatment. The Gentle Touch Technique is a gentle, subtle and refined adaptation of an age-old practice of Reflexology. The whole approach of the Technique is designed to enhance the clients own healing ability by using a very soothing massage.

The extensive use of the Gentle Touch Technique has shown that it s specifically applied lightness of touch has extremely effective results as the gentler the application, the more powerful the technique. Gentle Touch Reflexology is a very soothing and effective foot massage that assists clients emotionally, physically and with energy levels The emphasis with the use of this Technique is in high standards of training. This is especially important.

The Gentle Touch Reflexology training courses are intensive and thorough, and give students and Practitioners an extensive and wide range of knowledge This DVD is for personal use, namely Continuing Professional Development (CPD) and for demonstration purposes with clients. This DVD is a training aid for approved Gentle TouchTM Reflexology trainers.

There are four other DVDs available that cover a variety of subject content.

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