This is a back issue of Positive Health on-line

Issue 42 July 1999

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Mantak Chia – A Modern Taoist Master Interview by Christopher Larthe Famous for his books on cultivating male and female sexuality, Mantak Chia is probably the most quoted, misquoted and plagiarised of writers on esoteric sex. Less well known is his great work as healer and teacher. He founded the system known as The Healing Tao which today has over 700 certified instructors and thousands of practitioners throughout the world, teaching and practising the Taoist arts.

Colon Health – Are you confused? by Peter Bartlett and Michael Sellor Doctor Sheldon Saul Hendler describes a patient with a wide variety of diverse symptoms such as chronic fatigue, headaches, sore throat, bodily aches and pains, dizziness, poor memory, allergies, chemical sensitivities, etc. She came to him after her first doctor had carried out a series of tests for cancer but could find nothing, so sent her away.

Natural Remedies for Parasites by Helen Kimber Parasites have gained a reputation as ugly, hideous creatures that devour their hosts with vengeance, deriving nourishment and protection without giving anything back – a reputation that is justified.

CranioSacral Therapy by Will Wilson The term Craniosacral Therapy was originally coined in the 1970s by American Osteopathic physician Dr John Upledger.

Alexander Technique Teacher Training by Jonathan Dean “How long does it take to become an Alexander teacher?” is a question people often ask, and when I reply that it’s a three-year, full-time training, it usually meets with some degree of surprise.

Reiki – The Gentle Healer by Graham Christie I shall never forget my feelings on the day when I was asked if I would visit a hospital to give Reiki healing to someone whose leg had been amputated following a car accident.

Golden Rè Healing, Development and Awareness Programme by Steve Gamble This is an introduction to Golden Rè Healing, as developed by Ray Abraham.

Illumination Therapy – A Fundamentally New Approach to Transformation and Self-actualisation by Dr Charles Newman Personal transformation is the process of individual change that results from an increased level of perceptive awareness. For such change to be regarded as transformation it needs to imply that the prevailing norm has been superseded. The change(s) may apply singly or together, including changes in the individual’s physical body, their emotional reactions, and their psychological understanding and perspective. This is the groundwork, the foundation of transformation.

Personal Tributes – The Cancer Resource Centre, Wandsworth has been offering support and information to people with cancer and their carers and families for fifteen years. The sudden threat of withdrawal of their grant from the local authority meant they might have to close but the support of the community has won them a reprieve.
     Volunteers, officers, users and supporters tell of their experience of the Centre and the vital, positive role it plays in supporting people with cancer.

Regular contributors and listings

Editorial by Sandra Goodman, Ph.D.

Headaches Part 11 by Sheldon Litt, Ph.D.

How can this be used as evidence? by Dr Angela Jones

Integrating Complementary Therapies into Mainstream Education by Dr Brian Isbell

The Enteric Nervous System by June Butlin

In Search of a Model by Joël Carbonnel

Regular contributors and listings

Research Database Updates – Alternative Medicine; Cancer; Hypnosis/Stress; Nutritional Status; Women's Health

Training Colleges, Schools and Centres

Complementary Practitioner Listing

Diary/Calendar of Events