Five-Minute Healer: Easy, Natural Ways to Look and Feel Better Fast (Paperback)

~ (Author) "Good morning! Another day, another fresh start - make the most of it..." (more)
Key Phrases: chi kung, ylang ylang

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Product Description

Real Healing for Real People

This fabulous guidebook for the busy person proves that you don't have to rearrange your life to benefit from the many forms of alternative healing available. Structured around the working day and with full-color illustrations throughout, The Five-Minute Healer gives instant access to speedy solutions. It offers natural, simple and effective techniques to boost, maintain and wind down your energy. Highlights include:

* Fresh day, fresh start: stretching and visualization in bed
* The energy breakfast: vitality on a plate
* Zap a hangover: nutrition, homeopathy, herbs
* Waiting in line: chi kung for public transport
* Clear desk, clear mind: clearing clutter
* You can do it! Self-confidence through posture
* Getting the most out of meetings: feng shui
* Soothe eye strain: palming
* Banish a bad day: re-framing
* Look younger: acupressure facial massage
* Prepare for an evening in: eat for relaxation
* Detox your system: hydrotherapy bath

A quick fix doesn't have to mean popping pills -- you can survive and thrive in the modern world naturally!

About the Author

Jane Alexander is a leading journalist and writer specializing in natural health, self-help and psychology. She is always looking for the easiest ways to integrate healthy living into a normal life. She is the author of many successful books published in the United States and in the United Kingdom on natural health and living, including Supertherapies, The Natural Year, Spirit of the Home and The Detox Plan.

Product Details

• Paperback: 160 pages
• Publisher: Fireside; 1 edition (July 11, 2000)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0684869454
• ISBN-13: 978-0684869452
• Product Dimensions: 7.8 x 6.5 x 0.4 inches
• Shipping Weight: 12 ounces (View shipping rates and policies)
• Average Customer Review: 5.0 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (3 customer reviews)
• Amazon.com Sales Rank: #857,750 in Books (See Bestsellers in Books)

Customer Reviews

Most Helpful Customer Reviews

8 of 9 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Perfect for today's world!, October 5, 2000

By A Customer

This book is perfect for people who want to better their lives but don't have the time to read a huge book on yoga, homeopathy and meditation. It mixes all aspects of natural, easy-to-follow (with great pictures) information for a healthier life. I really recommend it! (I actually buying two of them for as a gift.)

3 of 3 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Instant healing for busy people, January 15, 2002

By	J Trelithen (MA USA) - See all my reviews

I wrote this book because so many people said that, although they wanted to try different therapies, there were so many on offer it was tough to figure out which would be best. I have tried to give readers the chance to try aspects of each therapy out for yourself - so you get a really clear taster of what they entail.

The book is divided into sections covering each part of the day - from getting up through the average working day right up until bedtime. There should be something to please everyone (I hope) and I've included techniques from a wide variety of therapies - from shiatsu and yoga to Tibetan medicine and Reiki.
The tips given are all really simple yet extremely effective (I use them myself so I know they work)
I like to think this book is ideal for anyone living a hectic life and also makes a good present for stressed-out friends who might be a bit wary of jumping in the deep end with natural health.
I hope you like it.
Should I award myself 5 stars? It's a bit cheeky, I know - but I do think it's a good book (if I say so myself!).

1 of 1 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Wonderful Wellness Handbook, August 31, 2004

By	Sergio Perez "Novice Yogui" (Canary Islands, Spain) - See all my reviews

After reading a couple of similar books, I've got to say that this one is truly my favorite since the first time I gave it an overlook. The author smartly divides the book into sections that follow the logical order of a standard week day, from morning to bedtime. It's full of useful tips & tricks and also includes some healthy recipes that I've tried and found very delightful. This is one of the best books on living without stress and full of energy with simple & natural methods. Thank you Jane!