Vitalism: The History of Herbalism, Homeopathy, and Flower Essences
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| Rating | : | 4.36 (611 Votes) |
| Asin | : | 1556433409 |
| Format Type | : | paperback |
| Number of Pages | : | 232 Pages |
| Publish Date | : | 2014-06-02 |
| Language | : | English |
DESCRIPTION:
Vitalism, the recognition that the physical body is animated by a vital life force, is the foundation of most natural healing therapies. The forefathers of alternative medicine discovered methods of healing the body by stimulating this life force. In Vitalism: The History of Herbalism, Homeopathy, and Flower Essences, Matthew Wood describes the theories, lives, and work of nine great physicians who laid the groundwork for natural medicine.
It is a unique and important look at the history of western medicine from the perspective of vitalism."—David Hoffman . "Vitalism shows the continuity of independent thinking from which all progress springs, and should bolster the spirits of those who are still being persecuted for deviating from the 'party line.'"—Irene Alleger"Matthew Wood has written an outstanding book, with much to contribute to the herbal renaissance and the coming of age of holistic medicine
He lives and practices at Sunnyfield Herb Farm in Minnetrista, Minnesota. Matthew Wood is a registered herbalist with the American Herbalists Guild, and has maintained a private practice as an herbalist for twenty years.
AN INTERESTING HISTORICAL SURVEY OF HERBALISM, AND SIMILAR PRACTICES Steven H Propp Matthew Wood is a practicing herbalist and homeopath; in this book he gives sympathetic treatment of practices he terms "Vitalism" (defined as "the recognition that the physical body is animated by a vital life force"). Homeopathic practitioners are a particular focus of the book.This book provides a general history of he. Fascinating and useful recent history of alternative medicine Phillip Hershkowitz Recommended for anyone who wants to learn more about how the practice of medicine got to be where it is today. Over the past two hundred years, it has not been altogether clear which is main stream medicine and what is alternative, and this book details how we got here and shows that the current state is due as much to po. Highly Recommended A me Beth I love this book. It is a history of many healing traditions and should be required reading for mainstream and alternative practitioners alike.