Holy Ground Farm - Recommended Reading

Recommended Reading
	Acupressure's Potent Points: A Guide to Self-Care for Common Ailments Michael Reed Gach ~ (ISBN 0-55334-970-8). The technique of using acupressure to relieve pain has been around for 5000 years and even predates acupuncture. It is possible to learn to perform acupressure on oneself by following the well-illustrated instructions and diagrams in this book. Two clearly written chapters give the history, theory behind the technique, and some general instructions, followed by 40 chapters which cover specific disorders--acne, insomnia, shoulder tension, etc.--and how acupressure can help relieve them. There is also a glossary. Libraries that don't have other works on this subject will want this one; those that do will still want to consider this as a worthy additional purchase.

	Alkalize or Die Dr. Theodore A. Baroody ~ (ISBN 0-9619595-3-3). The world is facing the largest health crisis in recorded history. Dr. Baroody's research and clinical findings indicate that illness and disease are directly linked to overacidity in the system. The polluted air we breath, the chemically poluted food and water we ingest are just part of the problem. Stress on all levels - physical, emotional, mental, and spiritual cause the body to overproduce acid wastes, upsetting our delicate alkaline/acid balance. By following the guidelines in this book you can evaluate your alkaline/acid situation, determine a course of correction, and achieve a high level of vitality and strength.

	Energy Medicine Donna Eden ~ (ISBN 0-87477-945-6). Energy Medicine includes chapters on various energy systems, ranging from the meridians to the chakras, the basic grid to the strange flows, and chapters on how such systems relate to pain and illness. It also includes an appendix listing organizations and Internet sites for other forms of alternative medicine, like naturopathy and qigong. The book is a useful guide for people interested in this form of alternative healing. "It is time for minds to open and bodies to heal. Read, learn, and explore your innate healing abilities." - Bernie Siegel, M.D., author of Love, Medicine & Miracles

	Fats that Heal - Fats that Kill Udo Erasmus, Ph.D. ~ (ISBN 0-920470-38-6). This book exposes the maufacturing process that turns healing fats into killing fats and explains the effects of these damaged fats on human health. It discloses information that enables the reader to choose health-promoting oils. "A tremendous amount of hard-to-find information - important for patients and physicians alike. The information and balanced presentation will help to take the fear out of fats." - Richard A. Kunin, M.D.

	Let There Be Light Darius Dinshah ~ (ISBN 0-933917-19-8). This book gives the necessary information to use the Spectro-Chrome System of therapy. It is a practical step-by-step guide, and also provides the resoure for the purchase of inexpensive start up materials. This healing system has been proven through years of use for a wide range of illnesses by the Senior Surgeon in a Philadelphia hospital, and by hundreds of other physicians as well. The book also describes the 46-year struggle of Dinshah P. Ghadiali to elighten the healing profession regarding this healing technique.

	Light: Medicine of the Future Jacob Liberman, O.D., Ph.D. ~ (ISBN 1-87918-101-0). Light: Medicine of the Future challenges the modern myth that the sun is dangerous to our well-being and claims that technological advancements, such as most fluorescent lighting, sunglasses, tanning lotions, and our indoor lifestyles, may be more harmful than helpful. Integrating scientific research, clinical experience, and his own insights, Dr. Jacob Liberman has worked effectively with more than 15,000 individuals, from the learning disabled and physically/emotionally traumatized to business executives and Olympic athletes. The book discusses the use of light in the treatment of various cancers, deprerssion, stress, visual problems, PMS, sexual dysfunction, learning disabilities, and the human immune system.

	Instant Emotional Healing Peter Lambrou, Ph.D., G. George Pratt, Ph.D. ~ (ISBN 0767903927). Lambrou and Pratt are clinical psychologists with solid credentials, and this book is a cumulation of their research into using Eastern energy theories to heal unhealthy emotions. Their procedures, called "emotional self-management" (ESM), work for virtually any emotional issue, including pain, heartache, anger, and phobias. ESM is totally portable and offers instant relief once one gets the hang of the procedures, which include a combination of acupressure, tapping on pressure points, eye movements, and positive internal statements. This is do-it-yourself therapy. The authors are quick to point out, however, that serious clinical depression and addictions need professional intervention. Wonderfully detailed with step-by-step instructions and pictures, this book can offer a good dose of help to just about anyone. The authors' instructions are uncomplicated, and their anecdotal evidence of success rates is very encouraging.

	Nutrition and Physical Degeneration Weston A. Price, D.D.S ~ (ISBN 0-87983-502-8). "Most of us cannot remember what life was like without sugar and refined foods without chemicals added. Weston Price's book drives home that the beginning of many degenerative diseases started with the introduction of processed foods. A must for anyone seriously interested in the effects of food on health." - Robert F. Cathcart, M.D. Click here for a brief story of Dr. Price.

	Power vs. Force David R. Hawkins, M.D., Ph.D. ~ (ISBN 1-56170-933-6). "Power vs. Force" comes with recommendations from high places: no less illuminaries than Wayne Dyer, Lee Iacocca, and even Mother Teresa endorse Hawkins' book. The book is the culmination of twenty years' research. In it, David Hawkins conclusively proves the ability of kinesiological testing to distinguish truth or falsehood in any statement - an astonishing idea in itself, with far reaching implications for every aspect of human life. He goes on to demonstrate the application of his method (explained clearly for the layman) in commerce, art, sport, etc. Then he explains its spiritual application, as a path to enlightenment Beyond this, Dr. Hawkins demonstrates kinesiological calibration as a tool for assessing value and motive, revealing the hidden determinants of human behavior - and establishing a Map of Consciousness that illuminates the spiritual ladder we must follow as a race and as individuals.

	Pranic Healing Choa Kok Sui ~ (ISBN 0-87728-713-9). This book presents a unique holistic approach used to treat a variety of ailments, from fever to heart conditions to cancer. By tapping into pranic or "ki" (chi) energy - the universal force which is our life force - the author teaches how to heal. Written in an easy-to-follow format, the author presents techniques for beginning, intermediate, and advanced healing. Master Choa works with eleven - not seven - major chakras, as well as minor chakras located in the feet, hands, throat and jaw, and teaches us how to use their energy correctly. In the advanced stages, he presents healing with color prana and explains the specific properties of each color and how it is used in the healing process. Pranic Healing is a must for those interested in healing themselves and others.

	Prescription for Nutritional Healing James Balch, M.D. Phyliss Balch, C.N.C ~ (ISBN 0-89529-727-2). A practical A-Z reference to drug-free remedies, using vitamins, minerals, herbs, and food supplements. A comprehensive and up-to-date self-help approach to good health that no home should be without.

	School of Natural Healing Dr. John R. Christopher ~ (ISBN 1-879436-01-9). "This is an extremely informative and useful volume. The encyclopedic nature of herbal preparations and basic health principles in Christopher's textbook of natural healing has been crucial to my development as a physician of natural humanistic medicine. I have found it invaluable." - Michael L. Gerber, M.D.

	Take Off Your Glasses and See Jacob Liberman, O.D., Ph.D. ~ (ISBN 0517886049). Drawing on his own experiences and the success of the people he has treated, Liberman reveals how the fundamental self-healing properties of the body/mind connection can change the way you see the world. Liberman focuses on the intimate connection between "eyesight" and "insight" and makes it clear that changing our awareness and perceptions is the best "prescription" of all. Illustrations.

	The Cancer Cure That Worked: 50 Years of Suppression Barry Lynes ~ (ISBN 0-910051-30-9). The story of Royal Rife - "A fancinating account of an obscure and dedicated scientific genius who discovered a cause and a cure for human cancer - and the story of the powerful men who sought to destroy the man and his work." - Alan Cantwell, M.D.

	The China Study T. Colin Campbell, PhD ~ (ISBN 1-932100-38-5). This exhaustive presentation of the findings from the China Study conclusively demonstrates the link between nutrition and heart disease, diabetes, and cancer. Referred to as the "Grand Prix of epidemiology" by The New York Times, this study examines more than 350 variables of health and nutrition with surveys from 6,500 adults in 65 counties, representing 2,500 counties across rural China and Taiwan. While revealing that proper nutrition can have a dramatic effect on reducing and reversing these ailments as well as obesity, this text calls into question the practices of many of the current dietary programs, such as the Atkins diet, that enjoy widespread popularity in the West. The impact of the politics of nutrition and the efforts of special interest groups on the creation and dissemination of public information on nutrition are also discussed. About the Author T. Colin Campbell, PhD, is the project director of the China-Oxford-Cornell Diet and Health Project (the China Study), a 20-year study of nutrition and health. He is a Jacob Gould Schurman Professor Emeritus of nutritional biochemistry at Cornell University. In more than 40 years of research he has received more than 70 grant-years of peer-reviewed research funding and authored more than 300 research papers. He lives in Ithaca, New York.

	The Consumer's Guide to Homeopathy ~ Dana Ullman, M.P.H. ~ (ISBN 0-874778-13-1). Ullman's latest homeopathic advisor comes in two roughly equal parts. The first relays the basic theories and practices of modern homeopathy (especially interesting are his accounts of homeopathic education, the various certification programs, and the three major types of homeopathy). The second presents homeopathic treatments, which may be administered by either the patient or the homeopath, for many common diseases and medical problems. Ullman encourages self-treatment for minor and chronic problems but urges seeking professional help for acute and overwhelming conditions. He describes many research investigations that deal wholly or partially with homeopathy and argues that homeopathy is a suitable complement to regular medicine. A resource section including an annotated bibliography; lists of homeopathic organizations, medicines, and training programs; and other information.

	The Cure For All Diseases Hulda Regehr Clark, Ph.D., N.D. ~ (ISBN 1-890035-01-7). New research findings show all diseases have simple explanations and cures once their true cause is known. This book describes the causes of both common and extraordinary diseases and gives specific instructions for their cure. Two electronic circuits are included, one to diagnose and monitor progress, the other to zap parasites and bacteria.

	The Scientific Validation of Herbal Medicine Daniel B. Mowrey, Ph.D. ~ (ISBN 0-87983-534-6). The Scientific Validation of Herbal Medicine provides the answers why herbal medicine is effective, possibly more effective in treatment than pharmaceutical drugs and medications. The author's documentation is researched from the very journals that the pharmaceutical industry relies upon. Dr. Mowrey has been directly involved with toxicology tests and efficacy studies on numerous herbs and herbal formulations. Over the years much of his research on herbal blends has been incorporated into the lines of leading herbal products we use daily.

	When Healing Becomes a Crime Kenny Ausubel ~ (ISBN 0-89281-925-1). The Story of Harry Hoxsey - "This book needs to be read by every health care professional and legislator, as well as every citizen, since we are all potential patients during our lifetime. I hope it will allow people to open their minds and explore true healing. True healing should never be a crime, nor healers criminals." - Bernie Siegel, M.D.

	Your body's Many Cries for Water F. Batmanghelidj, M.D. ~ (ISBN 0-9629942-3-5). "After many years of study and practicing medicine, it is both rewarding and refreshing to discover the solution to many degenerative conditions beautifully explained by Dr. Batmanghelidj in Your body's Many Cries for Water. This type of information fills a void left from traditional education." - Robert Battle, M.D.