Holistic Anatomy

by Waller, Pip

• ISBN13: 9781556438653
• ISBN10: 1556438656
• Edition: 1st
• Format: Trade Paper
• Copyright: 2010-02-16
• Publisher: North Atlantic Books

Summary

Holistic Anatomy presents an introduction to anatomy, physiology, and pathology that combines conventional concepts with holistic principles based on spirituality, quantum physics, ecology, sociology, and a wide selection of naturopathic medicinal systems. An essential resource for professionals and nonprofessionals alike, this unique book offers an informal, user-friendly guide to the complexity of the body, mind, and spirit. Book jacket.

Author Biography

Pip Waller is a medical herbalist, massage therapist, and plant spirit medicine and shamanic practitioner. 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 Wales, UK.

Table of Contents

Introduction	p. xiii
How the Body Works	p. 1
An Orientation to the Human Body	p. 3
The Chemistry of Life	p. 15
Cells and Tissues-Histology	p. 32
Between Within and Without-The Skin or Integumentary System	p. 53
Them Bones, Them BonesàThem Dry Bones-The Skeletal System	p. 63
Movement-The Muscular System	p. 81
Transport-Circulation and Blood in the Cardiovascular System	p. 89
Drainage-The Lymphatic System	p. 114
The Army and the Cleaners-The Immune System	p. 119
Breathing-The Respiratory System	p. 135
Eating and Food Processing-The Digestive System and Diet	p. 146
The Liver	p. 175
Water Works-The Urinary System	p. 183
Wiring-The Nervous System	p. 191
Glands and Hormones-The Endocrine System	p. 215
The Birds and the Bees-The Reproductive System	p. 229
Experiencing the Outside World-The Special Senses and Touch	p. 260
From Newborn to Elder-Development and Aging	p. 272
Interrelationships-How the Systems (and Everything) Inter Connect	p. 279
Dropping the Robe-Death and Dying	p. 292
Health and Disease	p. 305
A Brief Introduction to Western Pathology	p. 307
Toward a Holistic Paradigm	p. 317
Emotional Health-Mind-Body Connections	p. 327
A Brief Introduction to Five Element Traditional Chinese Medicine-A Complete Holistic System	p. 340
Spiritual Cause of Disease-The Shamanic Perspective	p. 353
Resources	p. 359
Notes	p. 367
Index	p. 375
About the Author	p. 397
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