Holistic Anatomy: An Integrative Guide to the Human Body - Softcover

Waller, Pip

Softcover

ISBN 10: 1556438656 ISBN 13: 9781556438653

Publisher: North Atlantic Books,U.S., 2010

Synopsis

An engaging and accessible exploration of human anatomy, physiology, and pathology—through a holistic lens 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 it expands the discussion by connecting the science of the body to a variety of alternative modalities to explore how human beings exist within—and interact with—their environment, and how they experience existence in emotional and spiritual terms. Author and massage therapist Pip Waller interweaves basic scientific terminology and detailed descriptions with informal—and 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 aging 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.

About this title

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.

Edition details

• Publisher: North Atlantic Books,U.S.
• Publication date: 2010
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 1556438656
• ISBN 13: 9781556438653
• Binding: Paperback
• Number of pages: 416