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Randi Fredricks' Books and Articles
Mahatma Gandhi said, "Fasting is a fiery weapon. It has its own science. No one, as far as I am aware, has a perfect knowledge of it."
My upcoming book
Fasting: An Exceptional Human Experience is about the long and fascinating history of fasting.
The power of fasting is evident in its use in religion, politics, and medicine. Entire religions have evolved from one man's fast,
empires toppled, and wars halted. For historic examples, we need look no further than Jesus, Muhammad, Buddha, and Gandhi.
Just as with other time-honored spiritual practices, fasting addresses many of the principal concerns of transpersonal psychology. The primary way it accomplishes this is by initiating transformative change through peak experiences.
The following are examples of the chapters in
Fasting: An Exceptional Human Experience:
- Definitions of Fasting in History
- Fasting as a Relio-Spiritual Practice
- The Physiology of Fasting
- Political Fasting and Hunger Striking
- Therapeutic Fasting: Empirical Research in Medicine
- Fasting as a Cure for Mental Illness
- Fasting and Transpersonal Psychology
If you would like to read excerpts from the book, visit
www.FastingResearch.org.
Healing & Wholeness: Complementary and Alternative Therapies for Mental Health was written with you in mind - a concerned
individual who wants to improve your state of mind, live better, and be happier,
It's your complete guide to natural methods for optimal emotional health.
This is a must have book for anyone who is interested in complimentary and alternative medicine.
The reference section has over 3,000 citations to peer-reviewed literature.
Healing & Wholeness: Complementary and Alternative Therapies for Mental Health is a useful
reference text for libraries and schools, as well as for home and professional use.
Examples of the chapters in Healing & Wholeness are:
- Combining Psychotherapy with Complementary and Alternative Therapies
- Nutritional Therapy: Nutrients and Whole Foods as Medicine
- Phytotherapy: Ancient Herbal Medicine Goes Mainstream
- Detoxification and Fasting: Optimum Health with Natural Hygiene
- Healing Depression with Integrative Medicine and Multidisciplinary Methods
- Seasonal Affective Disorder: Breaking the Cycle of Depression
- Alternative Solutions for Postpartum Depression and Postnatal Recovery
- Bipolar Disorder: Managing Mood Disturbances with Evidence-Based Approaches
- Complementary and Alternative Treatments for Anxiety Disorders
- Natural Remedies for Insomnia and Sleep Disorders
- Scientifically Based Alternatives for Attention-Deficit/Hyperactivity Disorder
- Biologically Based Therapies and Mind-Body Interventions for Autism
- Schizophrenia: Complementary Therapies for Optimal Wellness
- Holistic Interventions for Eating Disorders and Food Addiction
- Integrative Treatment of Substance-Related Disorders
- Nicotine Addiction: Alternative Strategies for Smoking Cessation
- Natural Methods for Chronic Fatigue and Trouble with Energy
- Complementary and Alternative Practices for Stress Management
- Cognitive Decline and Dementia: Preventing Neurodegeneration
- Alzheimer’s Disease: Prevention and Treatment Protocols
- A Comprehensive Approach to Parkinson's Disease
- Happiness and Mental Health: Creating Positive Outcomes
In treating mental health, lifestyle and quality of life factors are critical. Important considerations include
physical health, regular exercise and fitness, recreational pursuits, creative expression, healthy diet,
regenerative sleep, meaningful work, financial security, residential stability, satisfying interpersonal relationships,
and spiritual practices.
If you would like information on ordering
Healing & Wholeness: Complementary and Alternative Therapies
for Mental Health,
click here to go to Amazon.com.
To read excerpts from the book, visit the book's website at
www.HealingandWholeness.org.
If you have your own story about the use of fasting or other complementary and alternative therapies as a catalyst for emotional healing,
I would love to hear from you. Please call me at (408) 315-0645 or
contact me online.
All My Best,
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