Medicine for the Whole Person: A Guide to Anthroposophical Treatment

Douch, Dr Geoffrey

Softcover

ISBN 10: 0863153623 ISBN 13: 9780863153624

Publisher: Floris Books, 2004

Anthroposophical medicine encompasses not only the body but also the soul and the individual biography, bringing a broader dimension to modern medicine. This book is a concise overview of the philosophy of anthroposophical medicine. It is also a useful resource book describing the main therapies, including rhythmical massage, hydrotherapy, sculpture therapy and therapeutic speech, and includes a list of common conditions with suggested remedies.

Review:

'A short but comprehensive overview of anthroposophical medicine.' -- Scientific and Medical Network Review, January 2005 'Easy-to-read and concise. This is a handy little book -- you'll be guaranteed to mull on the contents for years.' -- Weleda Revue, Autumn 2004

About the Author:

Dr Geoffrey Douch is a general practitioner specializing in anthroposophical medicine. He has worked part-time at the Raphael Centre, an anthroposophical clinic as well as having his own practice in Sussex. His special interests are cancer treatment and paediatrics.