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Holistic Anatomy

An Integrative Guide to the Human Body
By Pip Waller
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Holistic Anatomy by Pip Waller offers an authoritative yet accessible exploration of human anatomy, physiology, and pathology, connecting traditional scientific knowledge with alternative health modalities. It delves into how our bodies interact with the environment and encompass emotional and spiritual dimensions. The book is divided into two parts: the first covers the major body systems with insights into ageing and dying, while the second discusses various health models, including western pathology, emotional wellbeing, five element medicine, and spiritual causes of disease.
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This book is ideal for readers interested in complementary and alternative medicine, as well as those seeking a deeper, multifaceted understanding of human health that bridges conventional science and holistic practice.

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Complementary and alternative approaches to health and medicine have become widespread as the limits of conventional treatments become more apparent. This book presents a study of anatomy, physiology, and pathology and connects the science of the body to a variety of alternative modalities.

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Complementary and alternative approaches to health and medicine have become increasingly widespread as the limits of conventional treatments become more apparent. Holistic Anatomy presents an authoritative study of anatomy, physiology, and pathology, but expands the discussion by connecting the science of the body to a variety of alternative modalities. It explores how human beings exist within—and interact with—their environment, and how they experience existence in emotional and spiritual terms.

Basic scientific terminology and detailed descriptions are interwoven with informal, sometimes humorous observations, facts, and ideas about life. The mechanisms, structure, and functions of the body are explored, along with how they relate to spiritual and energetic paradigms, emotions, and ecological principles.

The first half of the book covers basic anatomy and physiology, describing each major system of the body and how they interrelate. This part includes a thoughtful discussion of ageing and the dying process. The second half focuses on models of health and disease, both traditional and holistic. Topics include western pathology, emotional health, five element medicine, and the spiritual cause for disease.

Book Details

INFORMATION

ISBN: 9781556438653

Publisher: North Atlantic Books,U.S.

Format: Paperback / softback

Date Published: 16 February 2010

Country: United States

Imprint: North Atlantic Books,U.S.

Illustration: 79 B&W ILLUS. 3 B&W PHOTOS

Audience: General / adult, Professional and scholarly

DIMENSIONS

Spine width: 25.0mm

Width: 152.0mm

Height: 229.0mm

Weight: 658g

Pages: 416

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About the Author

Pip Waller is a medical herbalist and massage therapist who also practices plant spirit medicine and shamanic healing. She has taught at the Blarney Centre of Acupuncture and Reflexology in Ireland and currently teaches at the Academy of Natural Health in London and at the Meridian School of Massage in Birmingham. She lives in North Wales, UK.

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