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1) Cure: a journey into the science of mind over body

Author

Marchant, Jo

Language

English

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616.8914 MARCH

Cherrydale - Adult Nonfiction

616.8914 MARCH

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[2016]	Crown Publishers	xviii, 300 pages ; 25 cm	English	Available Central - Adult Nonfiction 616.8914 MARCH Cherrydale - Adult Nonfiction 616.8914 MARCH	More Info Place Hold

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2016	OverDrive	Crown	English	Available Online Online OverDrive Collection	More Info Check Out OverDrive

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"A rigorous, skeptical, deeply reported look at the new science behind the mind's extraordinary ability to heal the body Have you ever felt a surge of adrenaline after narrowly avoiding an accident? Salivated at the sight (or thought) of a sour lemon? Felt turned on just from hearing your partner's voice? If so, then you've experienced how dramatically the workings of your mind can affect your body. Yet while we accept that stress or anxiety can damage...

2) The magic feather effect: the science of alternative medicine and the surprising power of belief

Author

Warner, Melanie

Publisher

Scribner

Pub. Date

2019.

Language

English

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Central - Adult Nonfiction

615.5 WARNE

Cherrydale - Adult Nonfiction

615.5 WARNE

Shirlington - Adult Nonfiction

615.5 WARNE

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2019.	First Scribner hardcover edition.	Scribner	x, 278 pages ; 24 cm	English	Available 5 copies, 1 person is on the wait list. Central - Adult Nonfiction 615.5 WARNE Cherrydale - Adult Nonfiction 615.5 WARNE Shirlington - Adult Nonfiction 615.5 WARNE	More Info Place Hold

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Author and journalist Melanie Warner takes readers on a vivid, fascinating journey through the world of alternative medicine. Crossing continents and sides of the debate, visiting prestigious research clinics and ordinary people's homes, she investigates the scientific underpinning for the purportedly magical results of these practices and reveals not only the medical power of beliefs and placebo effects, but also the range, limits, and uses of the...

3) Undoctored: why health care has failed you and how you can become smarter than your doctor

Author

Davis, William

Publisher

Rodale

Pub. Date

[2017]

Language

English

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Central - Adult Nonfiction

615.535 DAVIS

Shirlington - Adult Nonfiction has 2

615.535 DAVIS

Westover - Adult Nonfiction

615.535 DAVIS

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[2017]	Rodale	xvi, 399 pages : illustrations ; 24 cm	English	Available 4 copies, 1 person is on the wait list. Central - Adult Nonfiction 615.535 DAVIS Shirlington - Adult Nonfiction has 2 615.535 DAVIS Westover - Adult Nonfiction 615.535 DAVIS	More Info Place Hold

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"In his ... bestseller Wheat Belly, Dr. William Davis changed the lives of millions of people by teaching them to remove grains from their diets to reverse years of chronic health damage. Now, he goes beyond cutting grains to help you take charge of your own health in Undoctored. This groundbreaking exposé reveals how millions of people are given dietary recommendations crafted by big business, are prescribed unnecessary medications, and undergo...

4) Sound medicine: how to use the ancient science of sound to heal the body and mind

Author

Chaudhary, Kulreet

Publisher

Harper Wave, an imprint of HarperCollins Publishers

Pub. Date

[2020]

Language

English

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Central - Adult New Nonfiction

615.83 CHAUD

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[2020]	First edition.	Harper Wave, an imprint of HarperCollins Publishers	xiv, 256 pages ; 24 cm	English	Available 1 copy, 4 people are on the wait list. Central - Adult New Nonfiction 615.83 CHAUD	More Info Place Hold

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"Why does a baby's cry instantaneously flood a mother's body with a myriad of stress hormones? How can a song on the radio stir up powerful emotions, from joy to anger, regret to desire? Why does sound itself evoke such primal and deeply felt emotions? A vibration that travels through air, water and solids, sound is produced by all matter, and is a fundamental part of every species' survival. But there is a hidden power within sound that has only...

5) Do you believe in magic?: the sense and nonsense of alternative medicine

Author

Offit, Paul A

Language

English

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Book, eBook

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Central - Adult Nonfiction has 2

615.5 OFFIT

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[2013]	First edition.	Harper	x, 322 pages ; 24 cm	English	Available Central - Adult Nonfiction has 2 615.5 OFFIT	More Info Place Hold

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2013	OverDrive	HarperCollins	English	Available Online Online OverDrive Collection	More Info Check Out OverDrive

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Medical expert Paul A. Offit, M.D., offers a scathing exposé of the alternative medicine industry, revealing how even though some popular therapies are remarkably helpful due to the placebo response, many of them are ineffective, expensive, and even deadly.

6) Honey, mud, maggots, and other medical marvels: the science behind folk remedies and old wives' tales

Author

Root-Bernstein, Robert Scott

Publisher

Houghton Mifflin

Pub. Date

1997.

Language

English

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Central - Adult Nonfiction

615.88 R783h

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1997.	Houghton Mifflin	279 pages ; 24 cm	English	Available Central - Adult Nonfiction 615.88 R783h	More Info Place Hold

7) The science of natural healing

Author

Guarneri, Mimi

Series

Great courses

Language

English

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Audiobook on CD, eAudiobook

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Central - Adult Audiobooks

CD 615.5 GUARN

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[2012]	Teaching Co	12 audio discs (approximately 12 hr.) : digital ; 4 3/4 in. + 1 course guidebook (vi, 121 pages : illustrations ; 19 cm).	English	Available Central - Adult Audiobooks CD 615.5 GUARN	More Info Place Hold

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[2015]	RBdigital	Teaching Company	1.	English	Available Online RBdigital	More Info Access Online

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"In the 21st century, the Western paradigm for healthcare is changing. Notwithstanding the great strengths of medical science, many people now have concerns about key features of our health-care system-- among them, the widespread use of medical drugs and a relative deemphasis on preventive care" -- from publisher's web site.

8) Mind over meds: know when drugs are necessary, when alternatives are better-- and when to let your body heal on its own

Author

Weil, Andrew

Publisher

Little, Brown and Company

Pub. Date

c2017.

Language

English

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Aurora Hills - Adult Nonfiction

362.299 WEIL

Central - Adult Nonfiction

362.299 WEIL

Westover - Adult Nonfiction

362.299 WEIL

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c2017.	First edition.	Little, Brown and Company	xiv, 289 pages ; 25 cm	English	Available Aurora Hills - Adult Nonfiction 362.299 WEIL Central - Adult Nonfiction 362.299 WEIL Westover - Adult Nonfiction 362.299 WEIL	More Info Place Hold

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"Prescription drug use in America has increased tenfold in the past fifty years, and over-the counter drug use has risen just as dramatically. In addition to the dozens of medications we take to treat serious illnesses, we take drugs to help us sleep, to keep us awake, to stop our noses from running, our backs from aching, and our minds from racing. Name a symptom, there's a pill to suppress it. Modern drugs can be miraculously life saving, and many...

9) Crystals

Author

Harding, Jennie

Publisher

Walking Stick Press

Pub. Date

2007.

Language

English

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Central - Adult Nonfiction

615.852 HARDI

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2007.	Walking Stick Press	320 pages : color ; 21 cm	English	Available Central - Adult Nonfiction 615.852 HARDI Quick Copy View See Full Copy Details	More Info Place Hold

10) Mindfulness-based stress reduction: the MBSR program for enhancing health and vitality

Author

Lehrhaupt, Linda Myoki

Publisher

New World Library

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Language

English

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Central - Adult Nonfiction

155.9042 LEHRH

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155.9042 LEHRH

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©2017.	New World Library	xv,	English	Available Central - Adult Nonfiction 155.9042 LEHRH Shirlington - Adult Nonfiction 155.9042 LEHRH	More Info Place Hold

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"The originator of the much studied - and much proven - eight-week Mindfulness-Based Stress Reduction (MBSR) course, Jon Kabat-Zinn, outlined a simple yet powerful approach to help anyone coping with the stress of a variety of psychological and physiological challenges. The authors, two of the leading MBSR teacher trainers in Europe, are ground readers in the practices that have been studied and proven effective. These include mindfulness meditation,...

11) Plants that cure: plants as a source for medicines, from pharmaceuticals to herbal remedies

Author

Dauncey, Elizabeth A

Publisher

Princeton University Press

Pub. Date

2020.

Language

English

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Cherrydale - Adult New Nonfiction

581.634 DAUNC

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2020.	Princeton University Press	224 pages : color illustrations ; 29 cm.	English	Available 1 copy, 2 people are on the wait list. Cherrydale - Adult New Nonfiction 581.634 DAUNC	More Info Place Hold

12) Nature's remedies: an illustrated guide to healing herbs

Author

Willoughby, Jean

Publisher

Chronicle Books

Pub. Date

2016.

Language

English

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Cooking

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Central - Adult Nonfiction

615.321 WILLO

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2016.	Chronicle Books	160 pages : color ; 19 cm	English	Available Central - Adult Nonfiction 615.321 WILLO Quick Copy View See Full Copy Details	More Info Place Hold

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"Throughout history, herbs have been used medicinally to promote healing and vitality. Think chamomile for enhanced sleep, milk thistle for detox, and elderberry for an immunity boost. Today, herbal remedies are more popular than ever, celebrated not just for their effectiveness but also as all-natural and affordable. This beginner-friendly guide welcomes a new generation to the trusted tradition. Engagingly written for a wide audience of homemakers,...

13) Prescription for natural cures: a self-care guide for treating health problems with natural remedies including diet, nutrition, supplements, and other holistic methods

Author

Stengler, Mark

Publisher

Turner Publishing Company

Pub. Date

[2016]

Language

English

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Shirlington - Adult Nonfiction

615.535 STENG 2016 3rd ed.

Westover - Adult Nonfiction

615.535 STENG 2016 3rd ed.

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[2016]	Revised 3rd edition.	Turner Publishing Company	xi, 835 pages : illustrations ; 28 cm	English	Available 4 copies, 1 person is on the wait list. Shirlington - Adult Nonfiction 615.535 STENG 2016 3rd ed. Westover - Adult Nonfiction 615.535 STENG 2016 3rd ed. Quick Copy View See Full Copy Details	More Info Place Hold

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"The new edition of this invaluable resource has been thoroughly updated to reflect the very latest recommendations based on global research. It prescribes remedies for almost 200 conditions, including many new ones." -- From p.4 of cover.

14) 1001 natural remedies

Publisher

DK Publishing

Pub. Date

2016.

Language

English

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Central - Adult Nonfiction

615.5 ONETH

Shirlington - Adult Nonfiction

615.5 ONETH

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2016.	DK Publishing	191 pages : color ; 24 cm	English	Available Central - Adult Nonfiction 615.5 ONETH Shirlington - Adult Nonfiction 615.5 ONETH	More Info Place Hold

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Organized into four easy-to-reference sections, this guide is packed with 1001 recipes to treat common ailments, have more radiant skin, restore scuffed furniture, get rid of garden pests, deal with a smelly dog, and so much more, so you never have to resort to commercial, chemical-laden products and again. Each easy-to-follow recipe is extremely accessible and features ingredients that are available at any grocery store.--

15) Natural remedies

Author

Corkhill, Melissa

Series

Self-sufficiency

Publisher

Skyhorse Pub

Pub. Date

[2011]

Language

English

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Central - Adult Nonfiction

615.535 CORKH

Shirlington - Adult Nonfiction

615.535 CORKH

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[2011]	Skyhorse Pub	128 pages : illustrations ; 22 cm.	English	Available Central - Adult Nonfiction 615.535 CORKH Shirlington - Adult Nonfiction 615.535 CORKH	More Info Place Hold

16) The natural pregnancy book: your complete guide to a safe, organic pregnancy and childbirth with herbs, nutrition, and other holistic choices

Author

Romm, Aviva Jill

Publisher

Ten Speed Press

Pub. Date

[2014]

Language

English

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Central - Adult Nonfiction has 2

618.2 ROMM 2014 3rd ed.

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[2014]	Third edition.	Ten Speed Press	pages	English	Available Central - Adult Nonfiction has 2 618.2 ROMM 2014 3rd ed.	More Info Place Hold

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"A revised and updated edition of the classic handbook for women seeking a safe, organic, eco-friendly, and natural pregnancy, featuring an integrative-based approach with new medical, herbal, and nutritional information. Over the last two decades, The Natural Pregnancy Book has ushered thousands of women through happy and healthy pregnancies. Addressing women's health from conception to birth, Dr. Romm describes herbs that can promote and maintain...

17) Mayo Clinic book of alternative medicine: the new approach to using the best of natural therapies and conventional medicine

Publisher

Time Inc. Home Entertainment

Pub. Date

2007.

Language

English

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Central - Adult Nonfiction

615.5 MAY

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2007.	Time Inc. Home Entertainment	v, 192 pages : illustrations ; 26 cm	English	Available Central - Adult Nonfiction 615.5 MAY	More Info Place Hold

18) What your doctor hasn't told you and the health-store clerk doesn't know: the truth about alternative treatments and what works

Author

Schneider, Edward L

Publisher

Avery

Pub. Date

2006.

Language

English

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Central - Adult Nonfiction

615.5 SCHNE

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2006.	Avery	xix, 267 pages ; 24 cm	English	Available Central - Adult Nonfiction 615.5 SCHNE	More Info Place Hold

19) Facing east: ancient health and beauty secrets for the modern age

Author

Yang, Jingduan

Publisher

William Morrow, an imprint of HarperCollins Publishers

Pub. Date

[2016?]

Language

English

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Central - Adult Nonfiction

615.5 YANG

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[2016?]	First edition.	William Morrow, an imprint of HarperCollins Publishers	xix, 252 pages : illustrations ; 24 cm	English	Available Central - Adult Nonfiction 615.5 YANG	More Info Place Hold

20) Own your self: the suprising path beyond depression, anxiety, and fatigue to reclaiming your authenticity, vitaly, and freedom

Author

Brogan, Kelly

Publisher

Hay House, Inc

Pub. Date

[2019]

Language

English

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Central - Adult New Nonfiction has 2

616.89 BROGA

Pub. Date	Edition	Publisher	Phys Desc.	Language	Availability
[2019]	First edition.	Hay House, Inc	xv, 327 pages ; 24 cm	English	Available 2 copies, 1 person is on the wait list. Central - Adult New Nonfiction has 2 616.89 BROGA	More Info Place Hold

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"New York Times best-selling author presents a radical alternative to psychotropic meds: discerning the meaning in your symptoms and your struggle as a way to reclaim your health and your self. For years, we've been telling ourselves that our difficult feelings--sadness, rage, shame, intensity, worry--are somehow "not okay." And, all too often, we've relied on the promise of pharmaceuticals to tamp them down. The fact is, though, that these feelings...

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