Books and Articles:

“A.D.D.? Energy Work Can Help,” by Barbara Clearbridge
An example of how to use energy work for Attention Deficit disorders.

The Anatomy Coloring Book, by Kapit and Elson
Addison-Wesley Educational Publishers, Inc., 1993
A wonderful way to learn about our amazing bodies.

Anatomy Of An Illness, by Norman Cousins
Bantam Books, 1979
and
The Healing Heart, by Norman Cousins
Avon Books, 1983
Both of these books deal with Cousins' unorthodox recovery from life-threatening illness. In both cases he combines standard medical care with a holistic program of self-care including the systematic use of positive emotions, healthy diet, and exercise. He is most famous for the use he makes of laughter for healing.

“Checklist For Choosing An Alternative Practitioner or Counselor,” by Barbara Clearbridge
Because there are no state or federal standards for many therapies, here are some questions you should ask before beginning work with someone, and the reasons why. (See end of this bibliography for ordering information.)

Circle of Stones, Woman's Journey To Herself, by Judith Duerk
LuraMedia, 1989
One of the quotes on the back cover says, “A support group between covers,” and I have found that to be true. An extraordinary guide for promoting growth and healing.

Clear Your Past, Change Your Future, by Lynne D. Finney
New Harbinger Publications, 1997
In-depth self-healing techniques. A sequel to Reach For The Rainbow (see listing ).

Crosscurrents: The Promise of Electromedicine, by Robert O. Becker, M.D
Tarcher Press, 1990
A treasure of research and theory about how energy works in the body to bring healing or disease. There is a significant amount of information about cancer. Becker’s first book, The Body Electric, is also very good.

“Effective Non-Toxic Treatments for Cancer Are Available—If you Leave North America,” by Barbara Clearbridge, 2001.
Annotated research report about conventional and holistic treatments, including the politics of cancer treatment and research in North America.  Contains a thorough exploration of Energy Medicine treatment, among many others. (See end of this bibliography for ordering information.)

“Energy Work: The Basics,” by Barbara Clearbridge
A brief, simple introduction to how and why energy work leads to healing. (See end of this bibliography for ordering information.)

“Energy Work for Sexual Abuse Recovery,” by Barbara Clearbridge
1995
A brief look at how and why energy work is effective for abuse survivors. (See end of this bibliography for ordering information.)

The Family Herbal, by Barbara and Peter Theiss
Healing Arts Press, 1989
A good, basic herb book.

The Field, by Lynne McTaggart
HarperCollins Publishers, 2002
Despite the subtitle (“The quest for the secret force of the universe”) this is a sound, scientific presentation of how all life on our planet is based on interconnecting energies. From the back cover: “...is a highly readable scientific detective story that offers a stunning picture of an interconnected universe and a new scientific theory...well researched, and well documented by distinguished sources...” Research about the Zero Point Field discovered in quantum physics provides theories which unite East and West techniques for energy healing, along with a profound understanding of ourselves and our world. It’s thrilling to read this book, I highly recommend it.

Getting Well Again, by O. Carl Simonton, M.D. and Stephanie Matthews-Simonton
Bantam Books, 1978
The original researchers of holistic healing share their process for healing cancer and other diseases, using a combination of methods from drugs to visualization to psychology to exercise.

The Golden Fountain, The Complete Guide to Urine Therapy, by Coen van der Kroon
Amethyst Books
1993
About urine therapy. This is one of the miracle cures which was accepted all over the world until quite recently. Many expensive, present-day medications are made with components of urine. I highly recommend this book and Your Own Perfect Medicine (see listing).

Heal With Your Hands, by Barbara Clearbridge
Rev. Barbara Clearbridge, 1995
Beginning techniques for helping yourself or others, including a complete guide to First Degree Reiki. (See end of this bibliography for ordering information.)

The Healing Family, by Stephanie Matthews Simonton
Bantam Books, 1984
Help for the families of people with serious illnesses.

The Herb Book, by John Lust
Bantam Books, 1974
A small encyclopedia about herbs, including medicinal and nutritional uses, legends about them, and how to use them for dyes and cosmetics.

Love, Medicine & Miracles, by Dr. Bernie Siegal
Harper & Row, 1986
Highly recommended.

Medicine On Trial, by Charles B. Inlander
People’s Medical Society (800/624-8773)
An expose of many aspects of present-day medicine, including what you should know to get the best care. An essential book!

Options: The Alternative Cancer Therapy Book, by Richard Walters
Avery Publishing Group, Inc., 1993
Information about how to enhance conventional treatment, add complementary treatments to it, or find alternatives. Includes Mexican and European facilities, citizens’ research and support groups, and an exposé of the politics of cancer research, which has led to repression of cures all over the world.

Our Bodies, Ourselves, by the Boston Womens’ Health Collective
Many editions.
A complete owner’s manual for the health and sexuality issues of women.

Reach for the Rainbow: Advanced Healing for Survivors of Sexual Abuse, by Lynne D. Finney
Perigee Books, 1990
Survivors’ stories, principles of healing, exercises and resources, and a comprehensive self-help chapter. Much of it also applies to healing from other kinds of trauma.

Recalled By Life, by Anthony Sattilaro, M.D.
Houghton Mifflin, 1982
A physician turns to a macrobiotic diet and is cured of cancer, and of prejudice against alternative therapies.

Recovery: Women's Words About Healing After Trauma, by Barbara Clearbridge.
1995
Quotes from women in all stages of the recovery process, and information about healing therapies. (See end of this bibliography for ordering information.)

Reinventing Your Life: How To Break Free From Negative Life Patterns, by Jeffrey E. Young, Ph.D. and Janet S. Klosko, Ph.D.
Dutton, 1993
A guide to help you identify why you think and act the way you do, and simple exercises to help you change.

“Shamanic Healing: Alive and Well In Urban America,” by Barbara Clearbridge
An in-depth look into shamanic-style healing through interviews with several shamans in Washington State. (See end of this bibliography for ordering information.)

Stalking the Wild Pendulum, by Itzhak Bentov
Bantam Books, 1977
A physicist proves mathematically how to get beyond space and time. Useful for conceptualizing distant energy work treatment.

“Summaries of Selected Research Results for Therapeutic Touch, Laying-on-of-Hands Healing, and Reiki,” by Barbara Clearbridge
A few examples of some of the scientifically sound research that has been done over recent years. (See end of this bibliography for ordering information.)

Sugar Blues, by William Duffy
Warner Books, 1975
How white sugar affects health. The first book written on the subject, and excellent.

Unfinished Business: Pressure Points in the Lives of Women, by Maggie Scarf
Ballantine Books, 1980
About depression in women of all ages.

When I Say No, I Feel Guilty, by Manuel Smith, Ph.D.
Bantam Books, 1975
An excellent book about asserting oneself in every kind of relationship.

Your Own Perfect Medicine, by Martha Christy
Future Medicine, Inc.
About urine therapy. (See explanation under The Golden Fountain, above.)

Journals:

Alternative Therapies in Health and Medicine
800/899-1712
A good, general survey of what’s going on.

Townsend Letter for Doctors & Patients
360/385-6021
Sometimes has misinformation about alternative therapies, but is good overall.

Frontier Perspectives
From Temple University’s Frontier Sciences Program
215/204-8487
Fascinating articles from the far edge of scientific thought, including unconventional health care research, theory and practice.

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