Library Resources on Complimentary Therapies, Gippsland Women's Health Service

Library Resources on Complimentary Therapies

AUDIO **********

RELAXATION FOR EVERYDAY LIVING
COMP ACC
ANTI-CANCER COUNCIL
Body awareness and muscle relaxation 22min.
General relaxation 19.5 min
Special place 32 min

2000
74mins

RELAXATION WITH GWENDA CANNARD
COMP CAN
CANNARD, Gwenda
Features original lyre music by John Billing Side one: Progressive muscle relaxation Side two: Visualisation relaxation
1995

TEN GOOD WAYS OF RELAXING
COMP CRO
Ideas and Exercises for Relaxation
1993
30 Mins

EARTH SPIRIT: Meditation
COMP GAW
GAWLER, Grace: JOHNSON, Michael
A timeless journey into nature with harp music, voice and imagery.-allow yourself to be guided on a magical journey through the healing images of nature. 45 mins per side

WHITE LIGHT MEDITATION WITH COLOUR
COMP GOB
GOBLE, Eileen
This tape takes you through cleansing/meditation using the dynamic of white light.
20 mins each side
20 mins per side

SLEEP BETTER..... WITHOUT DRUGS!
COMP MOR
MORAWETZ, David Dr
Three cassettes and a Better Sleep Guide, a book filled with information and advice on how to improve your sleep and a Quick Reference Guide -practical, user friendly, easy to understand, easy to use. Program has been used to eliminate sleeping medication, and to reduce thinking and worrying in bed, a cause of many sleep problems.
1994

EMERGENCE Songs of the Rainbow World
COMP NAK
NAKAI, R Carlos
Native American flute music
1992

WINDJANA Spirit of the Kimberley
COMP OCO
O'CONNOR, Tony
Inspirational music by which to relax
1996

KAKADU
COMP OCO
O'CONNOR, Tony
Relaxation Music

HEAVENLY HARP
COMP SPE
SPERO, Patricia
Music by which to relax
1993

WHE RELAX
COMP WHE
Women's Health East
Relax and revitalise - 20 mins
Switching off - 15 mins
1999
35 mins

WOMEN AND STRESS : WOMENS HEALTH ON TAPE
COMP WOM
1993

REFLECTIONS OF PASSION
COMP YAN
YANNI
Music by which to relax
1990

BOOK **********

THE COMPLETE BOOK OF COMPLEMENTARY THERAPIES: The best known alternative therapies to relieve everyday ailments.
COMP ALB
ALBRIGHT, Peter
Offers the information needed to use more than 25 widely practiced and proven therapies for maximum health and well-being. Includes reflexology, hydrotherapy, kinesiology, shiatsu, naturopathy, dance and music therapy - and more!
176 p
1997

LOOKING GOOD The Australian guide to skin care, cosmetic medicine and cosmetic surgery
COMP AND
ANDERSON, Laurence
Comprehensive book on every type of skin care and cosmetic surgery available. Includes descriptions of procedures, costs, cautions and time taken to heal. Procedures include breast reduction and augmentation, skin cancers, scar and burns surgery, liposuction, acne and skin abrasions
2006

HERBS & NATURAL SUPPLEMENTS An evidence-based guide
COMP BRA
BRAUN, Lesley; Cohen, Marc
Comprehensive evidence based guide to herbs and dietary supplements. The main sections include an introduction to complementary medicine and descriptions of over 150 herbs and supplements including dosage range, uses, pregnancy use, and references.
2007

THE ARTIST'S WAY A COURSE IN DISCOVERING YOUR CREATIVE SELF
COMP CAM
CAMERON, J
Course deigned to recover or rediscover our creative side. Author believes that our creativity leads us to explore our spiritual self - not in a religious way but in extending our boundaries
1995

PERFECT HEALTH
COMP CHO
CHOPRA, Deepak
The complete mind and body guide. Based on a 5000 year old system of mind body medicine known as Ayurveda. It provides the basis for reestablishing the body's natural balance, for strengthening the mind body connection, for using the power of quantum healing to transcend disease and ageing for achieving Perfect Health.
325 p
1994

QUANTUM HEALING
COMP CHO
CHJOPRA, Deepak
Exploring the frontiers of mind/body medicine. Here is an extraordinary new approach to healing by an extraordinary physician-writer - a book filled with the mystery, wonder, and hope of people who have experienced seemingly miraculous recoveries from cancer and other serious illnesses. Dr Deepak Chopra, a respected New England endocrinologist, began his search for answers when he saw patients in his own practice who completely recovered after being given only a few months to live. In the mid 1980s he returned to his native India to explore Ayurveda, humanity's most ancient healing tradition. Now he has brought together the current research of Western medicine, neuroscience, and together the current research of Western medicine, neuroscience,. and physics with the insights of Ayurvedic theory to show that the human body is controlled by a network of intelligence grounded in quantum reality. Both a fascinating intellectual journey and a deeply moving chronicle of hope and healing.
278 p
1990

NATURAL HEALING FOR WOMEN
COMP CUR 1
CURTIS, Susan; Fraser, Romy
..."organised by the different body systems and areas of health, it covers psychological problems as well as physical ailments - from anxiety to acne and children's illnesses to cancer and explains conventional methods of treatment and the benefits of alternative approaches".
418 p
1991

THE RELAXATION AND STRESS REDUCTION WORKBOOK
COMP DAV
DAVIS, Martha (PhD); Eshelman, Elizabeth Robbins; McKay, Matthew
Simple concise instructions for a range of stress reduction and relaxation techniques
247 p
1991

THE MASSAGE BOOK
COMP DOW
DOWNING, George
With this simple manual you can practise and perfect the art of massage. The instructions, which are clearly illustrated and easy to follow, detail the strokes and positions to be adopted for massaging every part of the body from the top of the head to the tips of the toes. George Downing, who is an expert in a style of Swedish massage now widely used in California, discusses the advantages of using oil or powder, explains the difference between working on the floor or with a table and suggests the kinds of speed and pressure your hands should maintain. Massage is an act of healing and a powerful means of communicating without words. In order to convey the full range and effect of the art, the author outlines it's wider `philosophy' and it's links with oriental cults. He includes, too, chapters on meditation and on massage for lovers.
217 p
1989

AROMATHERAPY: for scentual awareness
COMP DOW
DOWNES, Karen
White, Judith
Health care solutions for the mind, body and emotions. Provides advice in essential oil applications, blends and recipes to improve your health and wellbeing.
342 p
1998

LEARN TO MEDITATE: The art of tranquillity, self-awareness and insight
COMP FON
FONTANA, David
Presents more than twenty practical meditations in the form of affirmations, exercises and visualizations
158 p
2000

CREATIVE VISUALISATIONS
COMP GAW
GAWAIN, Shakti
An introduction and workbook for the art of using mental energy to transform and greatly improve health, beauty, prosperity, loving relationships and the fulfilment of all your desires.
127 p
1982

LEARN TO RELAX ease tension, conquer stress, free the self
COMP GEO
GEORGE, Mike
Very elegantly designed book that looks at 25 ways to relax mixed with practical advice and philosophical reflections. Topics include relationships, some yogic exercises, massage, better sleep patterns, and stressful situations
1998

THE DREAMS OF WOMEN Exploring and interpreting women's dreams
COMP GOO
GOODISON, Lucy
Author suggests ways of remembering dreams, dealing with recurrent and dreams and nightmares, using the dreams for creativity, to heal and to determine what we want
1995

WHAT'S WRONG WITH YOU?
COMP HAL
HALL, Dorothy
How natural therapies can help. Holistic medicine is commonsense medicine. Its practitioners believe that everyone is unique, and that treatment, medicine, diet or advice must therefore by tailored to the needs of the individual. The responsibility for your health rests in your own hands. If you want to know more about the way your body works and how to avoid illness and disease, you will find this book and invaluable guide.
200 p
1984

DO YOU WANT TO MEDITATE?
COMP HAR
HARRISON, Eric
Manual covers breath, awareness bodyscanning, visualissation, mantra, detachment
2002

THE ESSENTIAL IT'S SO NATURAL
COMP HAY
HAYES, Alan
A wonderful collection of good advice, recipes and hints for the Australian home. Rediscover simple, chemical-free ways to enjoy your life.
299 p
1998

HEALTH SCENTS
COMP HAY
HAYES, Alan
Will enable you to enjoy the ancient and healing art of aromatherapy in the comfort of your own home.
122 p
1995

ALTERNATIVE MEDICINE
COMP HEA
HEALEY, Kaye
This book looks at the orthodox vs complementary medicine debate; and the variety of alternative therapies currently available in Australia and the information comes from a wide variety of sources.`
44 p
1998

ALTERNATIVE HEALING WHAT YOU SHOULD KNOW. Your guide to complementary medicine and therapies
COMP HEI
HEINZMAN, Sarah
Concise book on healing therapies such as naturopathy, Western and Chinese herbs; homeopathy, osteopathy, massage, meditation, reiki, Bach flowers, diet, and where to seek help
2004

BREATHE BETTER FEEL BETTER
COMP KEN
KENT, Howard
Increase energy, control anxiety, improve health and relax with simple breathing techniques
128 p
1997

A WOMAN'S GUIDE TO SLEEP DISORDERS
COMP KRY
KRYGER, Meir
Author comprehensively describes the causes of sleep disorders including menstruation, menopause, pregnancy and worries. She describes the various treatments and strategies that can help
2004

MOTHER WIT : A GUIDE TO HEALING AND PSYCHIC DEVELOPMENT
COMP MAR 1
MARIECHILD, Diane
"...exercises for healing, growth and psychic development are designed to deepen self knowledge, cultivate love and clarity, and to transform suffering".
180 p
1988

MOTHER WIT : A GUIDE TO HEALING AND PSYCHIC DEVELOPMENT
COMP MAR 2
MARIECHILD, Diane
"...exercises for healing, growth and psychic development are designed to deepen self knowledge, cultivate love and clarity, and to transform suffering".
180 p
1988

MEDITATION SECRETS FOR WOMEN discovering your passion, pleasure, and inner peace
COMP MAU
MAURINE, Camille; ROCHE, Lorin
Integrates meditation theory and practice with every day living experiences for women such as menopause and PMS
2001

THE ENCYCLOPEDIA OF ALTERNATIVE HEALTH CARE : The complete guide to choices in healing
COMP OLS
OLSEN, Kristen
An introduction to the wide range of alternative therapies and treatments, armoatherapy, herbalism, homeopathy, iridology, rolfing, t'ai chi, yoga and much, much more!
330 p
1992

CURES THAT WORK
COMP PLE
PLESHETTE, Janet
A comprehensive guide to alternative medicines that really work. The large drug companies are some of the healthiest businesses in the world - but how healthy are we, their customers? Most of us still assume that, apart from surgery, drugs are the only way to treat illness. If you have a headache - take a pill. If you're depressed, take a pill. If you have an allergy, a bad back, or high blood pressure - take a pill.
401 p
1986

THE HANDBOOK OF SELF-HEALING
COMP SCH
SCHNEIDER, Meir; Maureen Larkin; Dror Schneider
Your Personal Program for Better Health and Increased vitality. The ultimate do-it yourself book-your health within your own hands. Expand your body's capacity for health and longevity. An easy to use book, designed for you and your life. Special programs for a wide variety of ailments. Exercises for prevention as well as for cure.
398 p
1994

FULL OF LIFE
COMP SCH
SCHEPPER, Luc De
How to achieve and maintain peak immunity. Combatting chronic fatigue and other immune suppressed illnesses in the 90's. If there's one word that describes conditions in our modern world, it is stress. We are subjected to emotional stress as we deal with a more polluted environment and deadly new viruses. Battling these co-factors takes a toll on the body's immune system.
221 p
1991

HANDBOOOK OF NATURAL THERAPIES Exploring the spiral of healing
COMP STA
STARCK, Marcia
Includes vibrational healing, the history of techniques such as reiki and acupncture, herbology and traditional chinese medicine
1998

THE NATURAL REMEDY BOOK FOR WOMEN
COMP STE
STEIN, Diane
This is a self help guide to holistic health care. Diane Stein is a powerful voice in the Women's spirituality movement. Part 1 presents ten natural healing methods and Part 2 describes fifty common health issues and diseases.
348 p
1992

NATURE'S PHARMACY Break the drug cycle with safe natural treatments for 200 everyday ailments
COMP WAL
WALKER, Lynne Paige
Comprehensive guide to 200 ailments and their treatments using natural alternatives
1998

HAPPY TO BURN: Meditation to energise your spirit
COMP WEL
WELLS, Roger
East step-by-step program showing how the practice of meditation can enhance your life and bring about positive change, including a new technique called "mind noting", walking and sitting meditation, meditation in "small sips' throughout the day.
184 p
1997

ALTERNATIVE HEALTH CARE FOR WOMEN : A compendium of natural approaches to women's health and well being.
COMP WES
WESTCOTT, Patsy
Focus on holistic view of health, this book provides a range of treatment options for women and tackles individual therapies and problems in a clear and concise manner.
208 p
1991

CHINESE MEDICINE FOR WOMEN: a common sense approach
COMP WHI 2
WHITLOCKE, Bronwyn
Bronwyn Whitlocke, a Shiatsu Therapist and Chinese Medicine Herbalist and Acupuncturist, believes that health can be achieved using natural and non-intrusive remedies. Her common sense approach encourages individuals to understand and maintain their own health.
138 p
1999

CHINESE MEDICINE FOR WOMEN: a common sense approach
COMP WHI 3
WHITLOCKE, Bronwyn
Bronwyn Whitlocke, a Shiatsu Therapist and Chinese Medicine Herbalist and Acupuncturist, believes that health can be achieved using natural and non-intrusive remedies. Her common sense approach encourages individuals to understand and maintain their own health.
138 p
1999

INSTANT CALM
COMP WIL
WILSON, Paul
Over 100 successful techniques for relaxing mind and body. Instant Calm is about crisis control - about restoring your sense of wellbeing when things go wrong. Here, clearly described, are over a hundred of the most powerful calming techniques known, from the wisdom of ancient civilisations to the discoveries of modern research. Paul Wilson's solutions are based on meditation, acupressure, self hypnosis, psychotherapy, aromatherapy, exercise, diet and much much more. Better still, they work!
322 p
1995

NATURAL HEALING Practical ways to find wellbeing and inspiration
COMP WIL
WILDWOOD, Chrissie
Covers relaxation and breathing effectively, the healing power of music, keeping healthy through exercise and nutrition, herbs and massage. Caring for your emotional state, creating a healing environment and devising one's own program
1997

SPA REFERESHING RITUALS FOR BODY AND SOUL
COMP WOL
WOLSKI, Leslie
Accessible ways in which women can revitalise their lives such as face tones, skin treatments, through water, relaxation, massage, foot care, stretching
2003

THE FRAGRANT PHARMACY: A complete guide to aromotherapy and essential oils
COMP:WOR
WORWOOD, Valerie Ann
This illuminating and imaginative book of aromatherpy is the household manual of the future. It is a treasury of information about precious life-and health-enhancing liquids that work in complex harmony with people and planet alike. Here is a comprehensive encyclopedia of `medicines out of the earth', those miracles of creation which revitalise and rejuvenate, enhance our emotions and help our work and play. It charts out for all of us a fragrant way to family health and home delights.
546 p
1993

SELF-MASSAGE: The complete 15-minute-a-day massage programme
COMP YOU
YOUNG, Jacqueline
A step-by-step guide to self massage - the easy and effective way to relax and revitalise your body particularly the areas of alleviating stress and tiredness, relieving common ailments, easing neck & back pain and increasing health & vitality
126 p
1992

CD-R **********

RELAXATION FOR EVERYDAY LIVING
COMP ACC
ANTI-CANCER COUNCIL
Side 1: Body awareness and muscle relaxation 22min.
General relaxation 19.5 min
Side 2: Special place 32 min
This CD is also in the library as a cassette tape
2000
74mins

A CONCERT OF ANGELS
COMP ASH
ASHA (Denis Quinn)
Spritually conceived music that is meant to enlighten the listener
1993

COMP ASH
AMADORA
Music by which to relax
1991

VATA - RELAXING - The Magic of Healing Music - CD
COMP BEC
BECVAR: Bruce
This music is part of a 3 CD album series - VATA, PITTA, KAPHA - to correspond with the 3 doshas of Ayuredic medicine. These beautiful pieces were developed to give contemporary expression to the ancient principles of healing sounds. We joyfully share the HEALING OF MUSIC with you.
1995

KAPHA - INVIGORATING - The Magic of Healing Music - CD
COMP BEC
BECVAR: Bruce
This music is part of a 3 CD album series - VATA, PITTA, KAPHA - to correspond with the 3 doshas of Ayuredic medicine. These beautiful, heartfelt pieces were developed to give contemporary expression to ancient principles of healing sounds. We joyfully share the HEALING OF MUSIC with you.
1995

PITTA - CALMING - The Magic of Healing Music - CD
COMP BEC
BECVAR: Bruce
This music is part of a 3 CD album series - VATA, PITTA, KAPHA - to correspond with the 3 doshas of Ayuredic medicine. These beautiful pieces were developed to give contemporary expression to the ancient principles of healing sounds. We joyfully share the HEALING OF MUSIC with you.
1995

RELAXATION WITH GWENDA CANNARD
COMP CAN
CANNARD, Gwenda
Features original lyre music by John Billing. Part One: Progressive muscle relaxation Part Two: Visualisation relaxation
2004

LEARNING TO RELAX techniques to help cope with cancer
COMP CAN
CANCER COUNCIL
A variety of relaxation techniques to help relaxation - covering muscle relaxation, breathing, visual imagery and how to relax in a hurry
2007
67:19

CELTIC VOICES WOMEN OF SONG
COMP CEL
MCLAUGHLIN, Mary et al
Relaxing voices
1995

TEMPLE OF THE BLOOD
COMP CUN
CUNNINGHAM, Katherine
Meditations designed for menstruation - but not exclusively

PANIC ANXIETY: Taking back the power & the power of meditation -2 CDs
COMP FOX
FOX, Bronwyn
Covers issues on panic and anxiety with a meditation
1997
Taking Back the Power 56 mins, The Power of Meditation - 42 mins

KISS OF PEACE
COMP GAM
GAMBIRRA
Local singer songwriter and painter has produced a CD of heartfelt songs including one on the stolen generation

DAYDREAMING Therapeutic relaxation
COMP MAC
Peter MacCallum Cancer Institute
Therapeutic relaxation produced by occupational therapists using sounds and music.
2000

STILLNESS FOR STRESS FREE LIVING An introduction to stillness meditation
COMP MCK
MCKINNON, Pauline
Stillness meditation is introduced, followed by stillness meditation
1999

SLEEP BETTER..... WITHOUT DRUGS!
COMP MOR
MORAWETZ, David Dr
Three cds and a Better Sleep Guide, a book filled with information and advice on how to improve your sleep and a Quick Reference Guide -practical, user friendly, easy to understand, easy to use. Program has been used to eliminate sleeping medication, and to reduce thinking and worrying in bed, a cause of many sleep problems. Six week loan
1994

MYSTIC HEART
COMP QUI
QUINN, Denis
Mystical music intended to sooth
1989

OPEN SECRET
COMP QUI
QUINN, Denis
Music by which you can relax

RELAXATION MADE EASY
COMP ROS
ROSS, Gillian
Relaxation which focuses on breathing, simple exercise and awareness
2003
60mins

EXPRESSIONS OF PEACE
COMP STR
STRANGIO, Frank
Peace is the music of the soul : eight tracks of calm, trusting yet modern music.
mins
1998

VIDEO **********

CORAL SEA DREAMING - AN EVOLVING BALANCE
COMP WIL
Coral Sea Dreaming is a remarkable visual and musical odyssey into the world of coral reefs. It is the result of over 4 years collaboration between a group of Australian based scientists, film makers and artists, who share one obsession, coral reefs. Ideal for relaxation.
1996
45 mins