Stephanie Golden Libri

A revolutionary method that teaches bodywork practitioners and their clients how to feel the inner logic of the muscular system.Each body has its own logic, its own language of release. This internal logic is at the heart of Body Rolling, an innovative technique that uses a ten-inch ball to stretch muscles, freeing restrictions in the body, increasing blood flow, and promoting healing. Body Rolling teaches "touch and tell" anatomy; you learn to physically find the origin of a muscle and sense what it feels like for that muscle to fully release. Experiencing first-hand the interrelationships in the muscular system comes as a revelation to most bodywork therapists. Body Rolling is an excellent treatment for a number of conditions, and it can re-teach muscles to move effortlessly and painlessly. It creates structural changes that are positive, permanent, and powerful, and that prevent new injuries from occurring.The author explains the underlying principles of her technique, shows how to get started, and gives instructions for basic side, front, and back routines.Detailed chapters focus on treating specific conditions such as lower back pain, neck problems, and the effects of aging.

The book encourages readers to embrace physical activity and movement as a vital part of their daily lives. It emphasizes the benefits of staying active, suggesting that once you start, your body will crave more exercise. Through engaging insights, it motivates individuals to prioritize their physical health and well-being, fostering a positive relationship with movement.

What happens when you go under the anesthesiologist's mask? What does this crucial, highly trained doctor do to ensure that you wake up again? And what can you do pre-op to protect your well-being and recover successfully? Anesthesia without Fear is written for the forty million Americans requiring surgery annually. You get a behind-the-scenes look at how anesthesiologists keep their patients alive while subject to manipulations that would otherwise kill them. Dr. Cottrell explains how the anesthesiologist first disarms your entire nervous system with the most with the most effective drugs for your body chemistry, then brings you safely back to consciousness. Discover exactly what the anesthesiologist does in and outside the operating room on your behalf. Find out what pre-operative questions to ask this doctor who has your life in their hands. Learn what information to give the anesthesiologist to mitigate risk. Know how to ask for the form of pain control that's optimal for you. Understand how the managed care system works and what to do if you aren't getting the care you need. The more informed you are about your surgery and anesthesia, the less anxiety you feel-a major factor in a successful outcome.