A book for everyone, 13 Apr 2008
I am studying crystal healing and own this book. It is written by the same woman who wrote "The Crystal Bible" so they compliment each other well. Crystal prescriptions is excellent becuase you can look up an illness or complaint and find a list of crystals that can be used for it - rather than most crystal books which given you the crystals and a list of uses. It is also written so that a crystal healer or a complete beginner can use it for reference. A must have for anyone interested in home crystal remedies.

Precise , 22 Nov 2006
This book is very useful when wanting to choose which crystal to choose for a specific ailment & I have tried it & it works!
An excellent book for crystal lovers!

Very handy book to have, 08 Nov 2006
I think this is a great book to have alongside 'The Crystal bible'. It's really handy for quick reference of which crystals are best to use for various emotional and physical ailments. I think it will be a very well thumbed book.

A book for everyone, 13 Apr 2008
I am studying crystal healing and own this book. It is written by the same woman who wrote "The Crystal Bible" so they compliment each other well. Crystal prescriptions is excellent becuase you can look up an illness or complaint and find a list of crystals that can be used for it - rather than most crystal books which given you the crystals and a list of uses. It is also written so that a crystal healer or a complete beginner can use it for reference. A must have for anyone interested in home crystal remedies.

Precise , 22 Nov 2006
This book is very useful when wanting to choose which crystal to choose for a specific ailment & I have tried it & it works!
An excellent book for crystal lovers!

Very handy book to have, 08 Nov 2006
I think this is a great book to have alongside 'The Crystal bible'. It's really handy for quick reference of which crystals are best to use for various emotional and physical ailments. I think it will be a very well thumbed book.

8 out of 10 ITEC A&P students preferred it, 17 Jun 2008
I teach the ITEC A&P qualification and know only too well how difficult it is to find a text book written at the level required to support the course and syllabus (A level).

I have used the Louise Tucker book for the last four years but it lacks decent illustrations and contains a shocking number of mistakes, even after a trillion editions - its biggest critism.

However I aim to use this book for the next academic year, after I discovered it too late for this year's students. It is written in a simple easy-to-read manner with plenty of activities such as labelling diagrams, which may seem a bit 'play school' to some, but are a proven technique to successful learning and retention of information. It may not fully support the ITEC syllabus but neither does any other text book.

A useful book for anyone studying ITEC or wishing to self-educate on the workings of the human body.

Great book - a good foundation for your A&P library, 31 Mar 2007
I am studying Aromatherapy and Massage and found this book helped me get through the A&P modules successfully. It is clear, concise with very helpful diagrams and 'colouring' workpages to reinforce information you have just read. I found it invaluable as a reference point and it made it much easier to approach other more 'technical' A&P textbooks as it gives you a basic but solid understanding. Well worth adding to the library, particularly if you are studying holistic therapies.

A&P guide, 31 Jan 2007
This is a good book for Holistic therapists. I use it in conjunction with Louise Tucker: An Intor to A & P and Ross & Wilson 10th Ed A&P and Tortora "the Bible" on A & P with online interactive flash test etc. Half way through the course and have read every book so far and use them all in conjunction in order to get the best overview of A & P as some aspects are not covered in as much detail in Francesca Gould's book as others. Worth buying to add to the library!

Not for the mature student, 12 Jan 2007
I am a mature student and was advised that I would have to have this book for my course of study. Whilst the book appears to be fairly correct when compared to other more professional text books, I'm afraid to say I found the presentation and style was a bit too 'babyish'. I would consider myself to be an intelligent woman capable of learning from a book designed for adult study, but unfortunately felt like I was studying from a book designed more for children than an adult. In all I would have to say it's not the book I would chose, given the choice again. The book is ok but better suited for school children.

Another Great Book!, 30 Jan 2006
Extremely glad I purchased this book from Amazon. I am studying beauty therapy and was not looking forward to the A&P part, a lot of books that I have looked at buying were very long winded, technical and make you want to put them down! This is simple, clear, and tells you the basic facts without too much detail, but I feel that it covers the essentials. There are some parts of the book that offer you "revision" by crosswords and questions, which I haven't done, but a good of way of learning if it works for you! Very good author and very good book!

A book for everyone, 13 Apr 2008
I am studying crystal healing and own this book. It is written by the same woman who wrote "The Crystal Bible" so they compliment each other well. Crystal prescriptions is excellent becuase you can look up an illness or complaint and find a list of crystals that can be used for it - rather than most crystal books which given you the crystals and a list of uses. It is also written so that a crystal healer or a complete beginner can use it for reference. A must have for anyone interested in home crystal remedies.

Precise , 22 Nov 2006
This book is very useful when wanting to choose which crystal to choose for a specific ailment & I have tried it & it works!
An excellent book for crystal lovers!

Very handy book to have, 08 Nov 2006
I think this is a great book to have alongside 'The Crystal bible'. It's really handy for quick reference of which crystals are best to use for various emotional and physical ailments. I think it will be a very well thumbed book.

8 out of 10 ITEC A&P students preferred it, 17 Jun 2008
I teach the ITEC A&P qualification and know only too well how difficult it is to find a text book written at the level required to support the course and syllabus (A level).

I have used the Louise Tucker book for the last four years but it lacks decent illustrations and contains a shocking number of mistakes, even after a trillion editions - its biggest critism.

However I aim to use this book for the next academic year, after I discovered it too late for this year's students. It is written in a simple easy-to-read manner with plenty of activities such as labelling diagrams, which may seem a bit 'play school' to some, but are a proven technique to successful learning and retention of information. It may not fully support the ITEC syllabus but neither does any other text book.

A useful book for anyone studying ITEC or wishing to self-educate on the workings of the human body.

Great book - a good foundation for your A&P library, 31 Mar 2007
I am studying Aromatherapy and Massage and found this book helped me get through the A&P modules successfully. It is clear, concise with very helpful diagrams and 'colouring' workpages to reinforce information you have just read. I found it invaluable as a reference point and it made it much easier to approach other more 'technical' A&P textbooks as it gives you a basic but solid understanding. Well worth adding to the library, particularly if you are studying holistic therapies.

A&P guide, 31 Jan 2007
This is a good book for Holistic therapists. I use it in conjunction with Louise Tucker: An Intor to A & P and Ross & Wilson 10th Ed A&P and Tortora "the Bible" on A & P with online interactive flash test etc. Half way through the course and have read every book so far and use them all in conjunction in order to get the best overview of A & P as some aspects are not covered in as much detail in Francesca Gould's book as others. Worth buying to add to the library!

Not for the mature student, 12 Jan 2007
I am a mature student and was advised that I would have to have this book for my course of study. Whilst the book appears to be fairly correct when compared to other more professional text books, I'm afraid to say I found the presentation and style was a bit too 'babyish'. I would consider myself to be an intelligent woman capable of learning from a book designed for adult study, but unfortunately felt like I was studying from a book designed more for children than an adult. In all I would have to say it's not the book I would chose, given the choice again. The book is ok but better suited for school children.

Another Great Book!, 30 Jan 2006
Extremely glad I purchased this book from Amazon. I am studying beauty therapy and was not looking forward to the A&P part, a lot of books that I have looked at buying were very long winded, technical and make you want to put them down! This is simple, clear, and tells you the basic facts without too much detail, but I feel that it covers the essentials. There are some parts of the book that offer you "revision" by crosswords and questions, which I haven't done, but a good of way of learning if it works for you! Very good author and very good book!

Jelinek wisdom, 14 Oct 2008
I was diagnosed just over a year ago with ms, but thanks to the fantastic interferons, and all the medical research being done into ms I didn't think I would need to do anything other that follow my drs advice to get well, and stay comparatively well. I was wrong. A year on, after numerous relapses, I realised I have to do something for myself, alongside the neurologist. So I bought this book.

Brilliant. The dietary approach is easy to follow, and the data is compelling - even to some of my very sceptical friends. It guides you towards other places (eg websites) which support the theories and findings, and gives very practical advice. It supports all that the drs offer, but wants you to take the disease on yourself. At worst this book is empowering, giving hope and a sense of actively doing something. At best, it could change the whole prognosis for an MS patient, and ultimately change the course of life, very much for the better.

It's great to feel positive again....., 27 Feb 2008
Having been diagnosed with relapse remission type Multiple Sclerosis in 2001, my neurologist recently recommended that I start a course of Beta Interferon drug therapy. After researching and becoming increasingly concerned about this option, I found George Jelinek's work. This wonderful book truly does offer you the tools required to "take control" of your illness and become far more than just a passive recipient of aggressive steroids and interferon drugs dished out by the medical profession. I have now cut all saturated fat from my diet and increased my consumption of healthy oils, take regular exercise (when I am able), do yoga, have learnt to meditate and feel positive about my future for the first time since I was diagnosed.

Sound book - empowering for us MSers!, 01 Feb 2008
This book is well written, accessible and based on scientific research! It is a balanced account by a medical professional with the genuine ability to understand what it's really like.

Diagnosed at age 15, my MS was initially sensory in nature (relapsing/remitting). I was a 'passive sufferer' and with time it became more disabling until I only experienced 2 months of good health in a year (still relapsing/remit). Time to take action! I read the bulk of this book in a day and it changed the way I ate (and thought) from then on. The first year was a major struggle but now I wouldn't go back (2.5 years later)! It's a pretty tough slog, but I have found it truly worth it! I'm now 29 and at the healthiest I've been in YEARS! It's not possible to promise that all those with MS will experience the same benefits but, to be honest, this lifestyle/diet is truly healthy for anyone (even my active rugby-playing husband is happy to eat what I eat!).



Brillant book on MS! A must read for anyone with MS or MS in the family, 11 Jan 2008
I have read George Jelinek's book (or should I say Bible) on MS and it gives valid hope to anyone who has been diagnosed with the disease. I also went on George's course and met him - he is a fabulous, sincere man who has a lot of medical expertise. He has outlined a program of the best way to deal with MS based on his extensive research and it is a program he is following himself. Many of the people following his program are achieving really good results! If you read one book on MS - make sure it is this one.

Saving my life, 29 Aug 2007
Although not diagnosed yet, believe that I have MS.

Whilst I wait on further neurologist appointment, am taking action NOW.

This book is excellent - have started the diet immediately and have become so positive.

No more dairy for me - why take something thats attacking my nervous system. And the fish oil supplements are helping too.

Cant thank the author enough.

Suggest you start at Chapter 15 first for Diet and Lifestyle changest and come back to the science bits after...

A book for everyone, 13 Apr 2008
I am studying crystal healing and own this book. It is written by the same woman who wrote "The Crystal Bible" so they compliment each other well. Crystal prescriptions is excellent becuase you can look up an illness or complaint and find a list of crystals that can be used for it - rather than most crystal books which given you the crystals and a list of uses. It is also written so that a crystal healer or a complete beginner can use it for reference. A must have for anyone interested in home crystal remedies.

Precise , 22 Nov 2006
This book is very useful when wanting to choose which crystal to choose for a specific ailment & I have tried it & it works!
An excellent book for crystal lovers!

Very handy book to have, 08 Nov 2006
I think this is a great book to have alongside 'The Crystal bible'. It's really handy for quick reference of which crystals are best to use for various emotional and physical ailments. I think it will be a very well thumbed book.

8 out of 10 ITEC A&P students preferred it, 17 Jun 2008
I teach the ITEC A&P qualification and know only too well how difficult it is to find a text book written at the level required to support the course and syllabus (A level).

I have used the Louise Tucker book for the last four years but it lacks decent illustrations and contains a shocking number of mistakes, even after a trillion editions - its biggest critism.

However I aim to use this book for the next academic year, after I discovered it too late for this year's students. It is written in a simple easy-to-read manner with plenty of activities such as labelling diagrams, which may seem a bit 'play school' to some, but are a proven technique to successful learning and retention of information. It may not fully support the ITEC syllabus but neither does any other text book.

A useful book for anyone studying ITEC or wishing to self-educate on the workings of the human body.

Great book - a good foundation for your A&P library, 31 Mar 2007
I am studying Aromatherapy and Massage and found this book helped me get through the A&P modules successfully. It is clear, concise with very helpful diagrams and 'colouring' workpages to reinforce information you have just read. I found it invaluable as a reference point and it made it much easier to approach other more 'technical' A&P textbooks as it gives you a basic but solid understanding. Well worth adding to the library, particularly if you are studying holistic therapies.

A&P guide, 31 Jan 2007
This is a good book for Holistic therapists. I use it in conjunction with Louise Tucker: An Intor to A & P and Ross & Wilson 10th Ed A&P and Tortora "the Bible" on A & P with online interactive flash test etc. Half way through the course and have read every book so far and use them all in conjunction in order to get the best overview of A & P as some aspects are not covered in as much detail in Francesca Gould's book as others. Worth buying to add to the library!

Not for the mature student, 12 Jan 2007
I am a mature student and was advised that I would have to have this book for my course of study. Whilst the book appears to be fairly correct when compared to other more professional text books, I'm afraid to say I found the presentation and style was a bit too 'babyish'. I would consider myself to be an intelligent woman capable of learning from a book designed for adult study, but unfortunately felt like I was studying from a book designed more for children than an adult. In all I would have to say it's not the book I would chose, given the choice again. The book is ok but better suited for school children.

Another Great Book!, 30 Jan 2006
Extremely glad I purchased this book from Amazon. I am studying beauty therapy and was not looking forward to the A&P part, a lot of books that I have looked at buying were very long winded, technical and make you want to put them down! This is simple, clear, and tells you the basic facts without too much detail, but I feel that it covers the essentials. There are some parts of the book that offer you "revision" by crosswords and questions, which I haven't done, but a good of way of learning if it works for you! Very good author and very good book!

Jelinek wisdom, 14 Oct 2008
I was diagnosed just over a year ago with ms, but thanks to the fantastic interferons, and all the medical research being done into ms I didn't think I would need to do anything other that follow my drs advice to get well, and stay comparatively well. I was wrong. A year on, after numerous relapses, I realised I have to do something for myself, alongside the neurologist. So I bought this book.

Brilliant. The dietary approach is easy to follow, and the data is compelling - even to some of my very sceptical friends. It guides you towards other places (eg websites) which support the theories and findings, and gives very practical advice. It supports all that the drs offer, but wants you to take the disease on yourself. At worst this book is empowering, giving hope and a sense of actively doing something. At best, it could change the whole prognosis for an MS patient, and ultimately change the course of life, very much for the better.

It's great to feel positive again....., 27 Feb 2008
Having been diagnosed with relapse remission type Multiple Sclerosis in 2001, my neurologist recently recommended that I start a course of Beta Interferon drug therapy. After researching and becoming increasingly concerned about this option, I found George Jelinek's work. This wonderful book truly does offer you the tools required to "take control" of your illness and become far more than just a passive recipient of aggressive steroids and interferon drugs dished out by the medical profession. I have now cut all saturated fat from my diet and increased my consumption of healthy oils, take regular exercise (when I am able), do yoga, have learnt to meditate and feel positive about my future for the first time since I was diagnosed.

Sound book - empowering for us MSers!, 01 Feb 2008
This book is well written, accessible and based on scientific research! It is a balanced account by a medical professional with the genuine ability to understand what it's really like.

Diagnosed at age 15, my MS was initially sensory in nature (relapsing/remitting). I was a 'passive sufferer' and with time it became more disabling until I only experienced 2 months of good health in a year (still relapsing/remit). Time to take action! I read the bulk of this book in a day and it changed the way I ate (and thought) from then on. The first year was a major struggle but now I wouldn't go back (2.5 years later)! It's a pretty tough slog, but I have found it truly worth it! I'm now 29 and at the healthiest I've been in YEARS! It's not possible to promise that all those with MS will experience the same benefits but, to be honest, this lifestyle/diet is truly healthy for anyone (even my active rugby-playing husband is happy to eat what I eat!).



Brillant book on MS! A must read for anyone with MS or MS in the family, 11 Jan 2008
I have read George Jelinek's book (or should I say Bible) on MS and it gives valid hope to anyone who has been diagnosed with the disease. I also went on George's course and met him - he is a fabulous, sincere man who has a lot of medical expertise. He has outlined a program of the best way to deal with MS based on his extensive research and it is a program he is following himself. Many of the people following his program are achieving really good results! If you read one book on MS - make sure it is this one.

Saving my life, 29 Aug 2007
Although not diagnosed yet, believe that I have MS.

Whilst I wait on further neurologist appointment, am taking action NOW.

This book is excellent - have started the diet immediately and have become so positive.

No more dairy for me - why take something thats attacking my nervous system. And the fish oil supplements are helping too.

Cant thank the author enough.

Suggest you start at Chapter 15 first for Diet and Lifestyle changest and come back to the science bits after...

Disappointed, 02 Apr 2008
I found this book difficult to follow. Some exercises seem badly explained. I gained nothing from reading it.

Impressive, helpful, 11 Jul 2006
I have read this book through once and can honestly say I will be referring to it over and again. It will not be sold on at a car boot sale in a few months along with many other impressively titled texts, instead I know I will refer to it again and again.

In a western, industrial culture that shrouds the pelvic area of the body with mystery and/or shame, there is a lot of excessive medicalisation or, on the flipside, an abundance of exotic and untranslated terminology, euphemism and side-talking going on in physiotherapy, antenatal, yoga, Pilates, and other forms of body work classes and sessions in relation to just what parts of the body we are talking about. Terms like "the bandhas" are not always mentally present to the Westerner (we have to translate before we can visualise before we can engage); and terms like "the core muscles" don't say much to many people not already involved in fitness. Or the most useless phrase yet used "the smile muscles" -- still don't know what that particular speaker was talking about.

But Franklin by-passes the nonsense. He credits and gives respect to the Eastern philosophies and their terms, he introduces and explains the Western medical terms -- but then he gets on to discuss, with humour and clarity, just what parts of the body we are dealing with. How to feel those muscles and to work them.

The basis of his method is a unique set of visualisation exercises -- solidly grounded in human physiology and how the body really works -- that you can adapt for your own use. The muscles follow the mind. Visualisation is the key to proper alignment, muscle recruitment and movement.

Insightful, amusing, clear and, most importantly, very very helpful.

A book for everyone, 13 Apr 2008
I am studying crystal healing and own this book. It is written by the same woman who wrote "The Crystal Bible" so they compliment each other well. Crystal prescriptions is excellent becuase you can look up an illness or complaint and find a list of crystals that can be used for it - rather than most crystal books which given you the crystals and a list of uses. It is also written so that a crystal healer or a complete beginner can use it for reference. A must have for anyone interested in home crystal remedies.

Precise , 22 Nov 2006
This book is very useful when wanting to choose which crystal to choose for a specific ailment & I have tried it & it works!
An excellent book for crystal lovers!

Very handy book to have, 08 Nov 2006
I think this is a great book to have alongside 'The Crystal bible'. It's really handy for quick reference of which crystals are best to use for various emotional and physical ailments. I think it will be a very well thumbed book.

8 out of 10 ITEC A&P students preferred it, 17 Jun 2008
I teach the ITEC A&P qualification and know only too well how difficult it is to find a text book written at the level required to support the course and syllabus (A level).

I have used the Louise Tucker book for the last four years but it lacks decent illustrations and contains a shocking number of mistakes, even after a trillion editions - its biggest critism.

However I aim to use this book for the next academic year, after I discovered it too late for this year's students. It is written in a simple easy-to-read manner with plenty of activities such as labelling diagrams, which may seem a bit 'play school' to some, but are a proven technique to successful learning and retention of information. It may not fully support the ITEC syllabus but neither does any other text book.

A useful book for anyone studying ITEC or wishing to self-educate on the workings of the human body.

Great book - a good foundation for your A&P library, 31 Mar 2007
I am studying Aromatherapy and Massage and found this book helped me get through the A&P modules successfully. It is clear, concise with very helpful diagrams and 'colouring' workpages to reinforce information you have just read. I found it invaluable as a reference point and it made it much easier to approach other more 'technical' A&P textbooks as it gives you a basic but solid understanding. Well worth adding to the library, particularly if you are studying holistic therapies.

A&P guide, 31 Jan 2007
This is a good book for Holistic therapists. I use it in conjunction with Louise Tucker: An Intor to A & P and Ross & Wilson 10th Ed A&P and Tortora "the Bible" on A & P with online interactive flash test etc. Half way through the course and have read every book so far and use them all in conjunction in order to get the best overview of A & P as some aspects are not covered in as much detail in Francesca Gould's book as others. Worth buying to add to the library!

Not for the mature student, 12 Jan 2007
I am a mature student and was advised that I would have to have this book for my course of study. Whilst the book appears to be fairly correct when compared to other more professional text books, I'm afraid to say I found the presentation and style was a bit too 'babyish'. I would consider myself to be an intelligent woman capable of learning from a book designed for adult study, but unfortunately felt like I was studying from a book designed more for children than an adult. In all I would have to say it's not the book I would chose, given the choice again. The book is ok but better suited for school children.

Another Great Book!, 30 Jan 2006
Extremely glad I purchased this book from Amazon. I am studying beauty therapy and was not looking forward to the A&P part, a lot of books that I have looked at buying were very long winded, technical and make you want to put them down! This is simple, clear, and tells you the basic facts without too much detail, but I feel that it covers the essentials. There are some parts of the book that offer you "revision" by crosswords and questions, which I haven't done, but a good of way of learning if it works for you! Very good author and very good book!

Jelinek wisdom, 14 Oct 2008
I was diagnosed just over a year ago with ms, but thanks to the fantastic interferons, and all the medical research being done into ms I didn't think I would need to do anything other that follow my drs advice to get well, and stay comparatively well. I was wrong. A year on, after numerous relapses, I realised I have to do something for myself, alongside the neurologist. So I bought this book.

Brilliant. The dietary approach is easy to follow, and the data is compelling - even to some of my very sceptical friends. It guides you towards other places (eg websites) which support the theories and findings, and gives very practical advice. It supports all that the drs offer, but wants you to take the disease on yourself. At worst this book is empowering, giving hope and a sense of actively doing something. At best, it could change the whole prognosis for an MS patient, and ultimately change the course of life, very much for the better.

It's great to feel positive again....., 27 Feb 2008
Having been diagnosed with relapse remission type Multiple Sclerosis in 2001, my neurologist recently recommended that I start a course of Beta Interferon drug therapy. After researching and becoming increasingly concerned about this option, I found George Jelinek's work. This wonderful book truly does offer you the tools required to "take control" of your illness and become far more than just a passive recipient of aggressive steroids and interferon drugs dished out by the medical profession. I have now cut all saturated fat from my diet and increased my consumption of healthy oils, take regular exercise (when I am able), do yoga, have learnt to meditate and feel positive about my future for the first time since I was diagnosed.

Sound book - empowering for us MSers!, 01 Feb 2008
This book is well written, accessible and based on scientific research! It is a balanced account by a medical professional with the genuine ability to understand what it's really like.

Diagnosed at age 15, my MS was initially sensory in nature (relapsing/remitting). I was a 'passive sufferer' and with time it became more disabling until I only experienced 2 months of good health in a year (still relapsing/remit). Time to take action! I read the bulk of this book in a day and it changed the way I ate (and thought) from then on. The first year was a major struggle but now I wouldn't go back (2.5 years later)! It's a pretty tough slog, but I have found it truly worth it! I'm now 29 and at the healthiest I've been in YEARS! It's not possible to promise that all those with MS will experience the same benefits but, to be honest, this lifestyle/diet is truly healthy for anyone (even my active rugby-playing husband is happy to eat what I eat!).



Brillant book on MS! A must read for anyone with MS or MS in the family, 11 Jan 2008
I have read George Jelinek's book (or should I say Bible) on MS and it gives valid hope to anyone who has been diagnosed with the disease. I also went on George's course and met him - he is a fabulous, sincere man who has a lot of medical expertise. He has outlined a program of the best way to deal with MS based on his extensive research and it is a program he is following himself. Many of the people following his program are achieving really good results! If you read one book on MS - make sure it is this one.

Saving my life, 29 Aug 2007
Although not diagnosed yet, believe that I have MS.

Whilst I wait on further neurologist appointment, am taking action NOW.

This book is excellent - have started the diet immediately and have become so positive.

No more dairy for me - why take something thats attacking my nervous system. And the fish oil supplements are helping too.

Cant thank the author enough.

Suggest you start at Chapter 15 first for Diet and Lifestyle changest and come back to the science bits after...

Disappointed, 02 Apr 2008
I found this book difficult to follow. Some exercises seem badly explained. I gained nothing from reading it.

Impressive, helpful, 11 Jul 2006
I have read this book through once and can honestly say I will be referring to it over and again. It will not be sold on at a car boot sale in a few months along with many other impressively titled texts, instead I know I will refer to it again and again.

In a western, industrial culture that shrouds the pelvic area of the body with mystery and/or shame, there is a lot of excessive medicalisation or, on the flipside, an abundance of exotic and untranslated terminology, euphemism and side-talking going on in physiotherapy, antenatal, yoga, Pilates, and other forms of body work classes and sessions in relation to just what parts of the body we are talking about. Terms like "the bandhas" are not always mentally present to the Westerner (we have to translate before we can visualise before we can engage); and terms like "the core muscles" don't say much to many people not already involved in fitness. Or the most useless phrase yet used "the smile muscles" -- still don't know what that particular speaker was talking about.

But Franklin by-passes the nonsense. He credits and gives respect to the Eastern philosophies and their terms, he introduces and explains the Western medical terms -- but then he gets on to discuss, with humour and clarity, just what parts of the body we are dealing with. How to feel those muscles and to work them.

The basis of his method is a unique set of visualisation exercises -- solidly grounded in human physiology and how the body really works -- that you can adapt for your own use. The muscles follow the mind. Visualisation is the key to proper alignment, muscle recruitment and movement.

Insightful, amusing, clear and, most importantly, very very helpful.

Inspirational advice - and so easy to follow!, 10 Aug 2006
Reading Bernadette's second book on her 4 Step Programme to Better Health was probably one of the biggest eye openers on health ever. She goes deeper into the things she does to improve health and to reduce toxic load on the body. She gives just enough detail to convince you of the necessity to change. Half of her book is dedicated to tried and tested recipes, easy to cook and very yummy. Not the usual bland stuff you'd expect. All in all one of the very best books on improving health I have ever read, and I recommend it to everybody interested in improving their health, looking for healing, or wanting to reduce toxic load on their body. Thanks, Bernadette!

If you haven't seen Hay House's "Lifestyles" series of gorgeous gift books, there is no better way to acquaint yourself than with publisher/author Louise Hay's You Can Heal Your Life. A bestseller for many years, You Can Heal Your Life has been republished with bright beautiful illustrations in full living colour and exquisite typography--each and every page is a work of art by artist Joan Perrin Falquet. The timeless message of the book is that we are each responsible for our own reality and "dis-ease". Hay believes we make ourselves ill by having thoughts of self-hatred. She includes a directory of ailments and emotional causes for each with a corresponding affirmation to help overcome the illness. For example, the probable cause of multiple sclerosis is "mental hardness, hard-heartedness, iron will and inflexibility". The healing "thought pattern" would be: "By choosing loving, joyous thoughts, I created a loving joyous world. I am safe and free." --P. Randall Cohan

A book for everyone, 13 Apr 2008
I am studying crystal healing and own this book. It is written by the same woman who wrote "The Crystal Bible" so they compliment each other well. Crystal prescriptions is excellent becuase you can look up an illness or complaint and find a list of crystals that can be used for it - rather than most crystal books which given you the crystals and a list of uses. It is also written so that a crystal healer or a complete beginner can use it for reference. A must have for anyone interested in home crystal remedies.

Precise , 22 Nov 2006
This book is very useful when wanting to choose which crystal to choose for a specific ailment & I have tried it & it works!
An excellent book for crystal lovers!

Very handy book to have, 08 Nov 2006
I think this is a great book to have alongside 'The Crystal bible'. It's really handy for quick reference of which crystals are best to use for various emotional and physical ailments. I think it will be a very well thumbed book.

8 out of 10 ITEC A&P students preferred it, 17 Jun 2008
I teach the ITEC A&P qualification and know only too well how difficult it is to find a text book written at the level required to support the course and syllabus (A level).

I have used the Louise Tucker book for the last four years but it lacks decent illustrations and contains a shocking number of mistakes, even after a trillion editions - its biggest critism.

However I aim to use this book for the next academic year, after I discovered it too late for this year's students. It is written in a simple easy-to-read manner with plenty of activities such as labelling diagrams, which may seem a bit 'play school' to some, but are a proven technique to successful learning and retention of information. It may not fully support the ITEC syllabus but neither does any other text book.

A useful book for anyone studying ITEC or wishing to self-educate on the workings of the human body.

Great book - a good foundation for your A&P library, 31 Mar 2007
I am studying Aromatherapy and Massage and found this book helped me get through the A&P modules successfully. It is clear, concise with very helpful diagrams and 'colouring' workpages to reinforce information you have just read. I found it invaluable as a reference point and it made it much easier to approach other more 'technical' A&P textbooks as it gives you a basic but solid understanding. Well worth adding to the library, particularly if you are studying holistic therapies.

A&P guide, 31 Jan 2007
This is a good book for Holistic therapists. I use it in conjunction with Louise Tucker: An Intor to A & P and Ross & Wilson 10th Ed A&P and Tortora "the Bible" on A & P with online interactive flash test etc. Half way through the course and have read every book so far and use them all in conjunction in order to get the best overview of A & P as some aspects are not covered in as much detail in Francesca Gould's book as others. Worth buying to add to the library!

Not for the mature student, 12 Jan 2007
I am a mature student and was advised that I would have to have this book for my course of study. Whilst the book appears to be fairly correct when compared to other more professional text books, I'm afraid to say I found the presentation and style was a bit too 'babyish'. I would consider myself to be an intelligent woman capable of learning from a book designed for adult study, but unfortunately felt like I was studying from a book designed more for children than an adult. In all I would have to say it's not the book I would chose, given the choice again. The book is ok but better suited for school children.

Another Great Book!, 30 Jan 2006
Extremely glad I purchased this book from Amazon. I am studying beauty therapy and was not looking forward to the A&P part, a lot of books that I have looked at buying were very long winded, technical and make you want to put them down! This is simple, clear, and tells you the basic facts without too much detail, but I feel that it covers the essentials. There are some parts of the book that offer you "revision" by crosswords and questions, which I haven't done, but a good of way of learning if it works for you! Very good author and very good book!

Jelinek wisdom, 14 Oct 2008
I was diagnosed just over a year ago with ms, but thanks to the fantastic interferons, and all the medical research being done into ms I didn't think I would need to do anything other that follow my drs advice to get well, and stay comparatively well. I was wrong. A year on, after numerous relapses, I realised I have to do something for myself, alongside the neurologist. So I bought this book.

Brilliant. The dietary approach is easy to follow, and the data is compelling - even to some of my very sceptical friends. It guides you towards other places (eg websites) which support the theories and findings, and gives very practical advice. It supports all that the drs offer, but wants you to take the disease on yourself. At worst this book is empowering, giving hope and a sense of actively doing something. At best, it could change the whole prognosis for an MS patient, and ultimately change the course of life, very much for the better.

It's great to feel positive again....., 27 Feb 2008
Having been diagnosed with relapse remission type Multiple Sclerosis in 2001, my neurologist recently recommended that I start a course of Beta Interferon drug therapy. After researching and becoming increasingly concerned about this option, I found George Jelinek's work. This wonderful book truly does offer you the tools required to "take control" of your illness and become far more than just a passive recipient of aggressive steroids and interferon drugs dished out by the medical profession. I have now cut all saturated fat from my diet and increased my consumption of healthy oils, take regular exercise (when I am able), do yoga, have learnt to meditate and feel positive about my future for the first time since I was diagnosed.

Sound book - empowering for us MSers!, 01 Feb 2008
This book is well written, accessible and based on scientific research! It is a balanced account by a medical professional with the genuine ability to understand what it's really like.

Diagnosed at age 15, my MS was initially sensory in nature (relapsing/remitting). I was a 'passive sufferer' and with time it became more disabling until I only experienced 2 months of good health in a year (still relapsing/remit). Time to take action! I read the bulk of this book in a day and it changed the way I ate (and thought) from then on. The first year was a major struggle but now I wouldn't go back (2.5 years later)! It's a pretty tough slog, but I have found it truly worth it! I'm now 29 and at the healthiest I've been in YEARS! It's not possible to promise that all those with MS will experience the same benefits but, to be honest, this lifestyle/diet is truly healthy for anyone (even my active rugby-playing husband is happy to eat what I eat!).



Brillant book on MS! A must read for anyone with MS or MS in the family, 11 Jan 2008
I have read George Jelinek's book (or should I say Bible) on MS and it gives valid hope to anyone who has been diagnosed with the disease. I also went on George's course and met him - he is a fabulous, sincere man who has a lot of medical expertise. He has outlined a program of the best way to deal with MS based on his extensive research and it is a program he is following himself. Many of the people following his program are achieving really good results! If you read one book on MS - make sure it is this one.

Saving my life, 29 Aug 2007
Although not diagnosed yet, believe that I have MS.

Whilst I wait on further neurologist appointment, am taking action NOW.

This book is excellent - have started the diet immediately and have become so positive.

No more dairy for me - why take something thats attacking my nervous system. And the fish oil supplements are helping too.

Cant thank the author enough.

Suggest you start at Chapter 15 first for Diet and Lifestyle changest and come back to the science bits after...

Disappointed, 02 Apr 2008
I found this book difficult to follow. Some exercises seem badly explained. I gained nothing from reading it.

Impressive, helpful, 11 Jul 2006
I have read this book through once and can honestly say I will be referring to it over and again. It will not be sold on at a car boot sale in a few months along with many other impressively titled texts, instead I know I will refer to it again and again.

In a western, industrial culture that shrouds the pelvic area of the body with mystery and/or shame, there is a lot of excessive medicalisation or, on the flipside, an abundance of exotic and untranslated terminology, euphemism and side-talking going on in physiotherapy, antenatal, yoga, Pilates, and other forms of body work classes and sessions in relation to just what parts of the body we are talking about. Terms like "the bandhas" are not always mentally present to the Westerner (we have to translate before we can visualise before we can engage); and terms like "the core muscles" don't say much to many people not already involved in fitness. Or the most useless phrase yet used "the smile muscles" -- still don't know what that particular speaker was talking about.

But Franklin by-passes the nonsense. He credits and gives respect to the Eastern philosophies and their terms, he introduces and explains the Western medical terms -- but then he gets on to discuss, with humour and clarity, just what parts of the body we are dealing with. How to feel those muscles and to work them.

The basis of his method is a unique set of visualisation exercises -- solidly grounded in human physiology and how the body really works -- that you can adapt for your own use. The muscles follow the mind. Visualisation is the key to proper alignment, muscle recruitment and movement.

Insightful, amusing, clear and, most importantly, very very helpful.

Inspirational advice - and so easy to follow!, 10 Aug 2006
Reading Bernadette's second book on her 4 Step Programme to Better Health was probably one of the biggest eye openers on health ever. She goes deeper into the things she does to improve health and to reduce toxic load on the body. She gives just enough detail to convince you of the necessity to change. Half of her book is dedicated to tried and tested recipes, easy to cook and very yummy. Not the usual bland stuff you'd expect. All in all one of the very best books on improving health I have ever read, and I recommend it to everybody interested in improving their health, looking for healing, or wanting to reduce toxic load on their body. Thanks, Bernadette!

A bizarre, complacent, offensive and off the wall little book for the bourgeoisie, 15 Nov 2008
This book was given to me as a present - I would not have dreamt of buying it myself!

What can I say but that the thought process (seasoned with narcissism and treacled with worship of the self) which underpins this little book goes against all that I hold dear.

Further, it is downright bizarre and borders on the offensive at times. I will quote from it liberally below to support what I have said. Pseudo-religion for the bourgeoise, complacent and self satisfied.


"We are each responsible for all our experiences" (page xiii)

This is plainly wrong. We possess a human nature which is subject to the vagaries of the external world - famine, disease, earthquakes. These are simply beyond our control and you bet they affect our experiences. Further this ignores the fact that we are surrounded on all sounds by other persons, who themselves are free agents. They impact on us and thus impact on our experience of life. This statement only can make any sense if it is intended to mean: it is up to us to determine how we respond to internal and external stimuli. But I am not sure she means this limited sense.

"We create every so called illness in our body" (page xiii: Deeply offensive

"Each one of us decides to incarnate upon this planet at a particular point in time and space. " (page 4) "I agree with the theory that we choose our parents (page 30).

Bizaarely we chose our parents as well. Note how in her narcissistic world, she chooses her parents which implies her parents own free will has been impaired in some way - why would they agree to this? Where did she get this from?

"No matter what the problem is, our experiences are just outer effects of inner thoughts" (page 5)

This thinking is dualistic - when our bodies are in pain, we are in pain, our whole being is in pain - we experience pain. Again, she ignores impact of nature and other free agents impacting on us. This echoes Gnostic thought.

"Whenever we are ill, we need to search our hearts to see who it is we need to forgive" (page 8)

I agree that non-forgiveness can cause huge problems for the psyche but if she is suggesting that diseases are caused by non-forgiveness always and everywhere, then it is offensive.

"Self approval and self acceptance in the now are the main keys to positive changes in every area of our lives" (page 9)

I think this statement is one of the keys to her little narcissistic philosophy. There is no imperfection in us - its just all about acceptance of ourselves. Is this Lady oblivious of the 20th century drenched in the blood of the innocent, killed by villains and murderous thugs. All these actions were committed by human beings!

"In the infinity of life where I am, all is perfect, whole and complete" (page 9)

What planet is this lady on? We are all broken creatures struggling to make our way through life.

"They (babies) already are perfect and they act as they know it. They know they are the centre of the Universe" (page 19)

Babies are lovely alright but they are not perfect. They howl like mad in the middle of the night when hungry!

"I love you and accept you exactly as you are" (page 19)

A complete loss of the wisdom of the ancients is evident here. The writings of Socrates, Plato and Aristotle are replete with talk of virtue and educating and training oneself to be a virtuous man or woman. The point is: when we look at ourselves, if we are anyway self aware, we must know that things need to be changed.

Not sure I quite follow her because later on she talks about being willing to change - why would we change anything we wholeheartedly and unreservedly approve? A perfect being does not need to change!

"We are here to recognise our own magnificence and divinity" (page 31)

We are not divine - we are creatures albeit creatures endowed with wonderful gifts.

"Whatever we believe becomes true for us" (page 33)

This is plain nonsense. If in her philosophy we are all divine, and one divinity exercises his free will to impact on another divinity, does that not have any effect. Complete and utter individualism.

"My personal nutritional approach is simple, If it grows, eat is. If it does not grow, don't eat it. (page 45)

I wish her all the best eating the lovely wild mushrooms in the neighbourhood!

"I think its is our natural birthright to go from success to success all our life" (page 109)

Oh dear - the mantra of success. This lady is oblivious to the suffering of the multitude - this book is definitely for the bourgeoisie and those who want to continue remain blissfully ignorant of the cries of the poor, the moans of those starving and dying of malaria, typhoid and other conditions.

"I believe we create every so-called illness in our body": Deeply offensive!

"I find that most BLADDER problems come from being "Pissed off", usually at a partner" (page 132)

Well, what can one say to this piece of wisdom!

"Cancer is a dis-ease caused by deep resentment held for a long time until it literally eats away the body" (page 138)

Tell that to the million dying of this nasty disease including young kids and even babies!

"Even if constipated people are not actually stingy, they usually do not trust that there will ever be enough! (page 135)

Well, what can one say to this piece of wisdom!

"Everything I need is revealed to me. Everything I need comes to me" (page 242: Oh dear, very sad really.





The Psychological Side of Healing, 07 Nov 2008
You Can Heal Your Life is all about using your thoughts to fix the problems in your life. What kind of problems? Well, the book specifically looks into healing some pretty major life areas: relationships, work, success, prosperity, and your body. But wait a minute, did I say the book is using thoughts to heal your body? What's up with that? Is that even possible? Well, after reading this book, I think in many cases, yes, it is possible.

While I think it is the way to go to treat things such as an acute appendicitis with surgery, fractures with a cast, and pneumonia with antibiotics, there are many conditions where conventional medicine blatently falls short. Of course I'm talking about health problems such as migraines, backaches, or stomach ulcers- you know, those kinds of nagging disorders where we all know that stress/mental processes DO play a role. But while few would argue that psychological factors can cause an ulcer, what about more serious conditions such as, say, arthritis?

Well it may not be too far fetched. Consider this. One study of 1,198 subjects found that only 56% of men with SEVERE knee arthritis had any pain (Lawrence 1966). Another study X-rayed 84 seventy-nine year-olds and 76 eighty-five year-olds and found that only 43% of them with SEVERE knee arthritis had any pain complaints (Bagge 1991). There are plenty more examples in the scientific literature, but obviously there two alone show us that there is NO clear-cut association between severe knee arthritis and pain.

ON THE OTHER HAND, when one looks at the relationship between psychological variables and knee arthritis, one does see a clear association. For instance, one study looked at 65 patients (ages 55 to 87) with hip and/or knee arthritis. X-rays, pain, depression levels, anxiety levels, coping styles, and functional impairment were all assessed. The findings? Researchers discovered that the severity of one's arthritis showed little relationship to pain, BUT, psychological variables were strong predictors of who had pain and how impaired they were (Summers 1988).

Along the same lines, Salaffi examined 61 women (ages 51-79) with knee arthritis. Here again, results showed that how disabled someone was, was more related to psychological variables than how bad their knee looked on an X-ray film. Interestingly, both anxiety and depression WERE important predictors of pain (Salaffi 1991). Any one conducting a literature review on Medline will find more such examples IF you're looking for them. While I used knee arthritis as an example, there are MANY more studies on other health problems with similar findings.

All of this should be causing us to raise an eyebrow. The literature is telling us that it is far from being clear cut that things like bad knee arthritis ALWAYS mean pain. And the research is also giving us clues that the mind and our thought processes definitely play a role. So the question now becomes, if bad thought patterns can play a role in health problems such as arthritis, why not in other diseases such as cancer, as the book suggests?

You be the judge. I found that the main value in this book was getting me to look at how our thinking does influence the functioning of our bodies- as well as our life in general. Note that I'm NOT saying that you can think yourself well all the time either.

Remember that while Louise Hay did change her thought patterns and was cured of cancer, she has also written that she used other alternative treatments as well, such as foot reflexology and colon therapy (Chapter 16). Therefore, my advice is to look at ALL the options when dealing with a health problem, one MAJOR one being changing your mental patterns (which is the what the book does a nice job of addressing). And for this reason, I can recommend this book to anyone who needs physical healing or otherwise. Other alternative healing books of interest include The 5-Minute Plantar Fasciitis Solution. Thank you Louise Hay!


The bin is the best place for this book!, 03 Nov 2008
I found this book offensive and it ended up in the bin, which quite frankly I feel is the best place for it. I couldn't even give it away, because I found it dangerous in places. I'm sure there is a lot of good advice in what she says about accepting ourselves, but this book also contains a lot of self indulgent rubbish. Louise Hay says there is a mind association or stress/anger element with all illnesses and seems to say that people bring all their illnesses/conditions on themselves. Whilst it can be acknowledged that something such as stress is not good for health, sometimes things just happen. And much as we might like to have reasons for everything, sometimes we can't. And to blame people when they have problems such as heart disease or cancer is just nasty. (And what about genetic conditions ... whose fault are they Louise?) Louise Hay thinks she has the answer for everything, which is a little misguided. Great, if she has found her way in life. But to lead others down a road with her opinions, which she lays down as fact is irresponsible. I agree with another reviewer that if I could have given this book zero stars, then I would have done.

A life changing book, 03 Sep 2008

I CANNOT SPEAK HIGHLY ENOUGH OF THIS BOOK. THIS TRULY IS A LIFE CHANGING BOOK!

I have read many books on spirituality but this book is still my favourite.
My advice - If you are new to the concepts introduced in this book then, please just be patient and openminded to explore a different belief system. Then see what it can do for you :)

Thank you Louise Hay for helping me to go within!

Interesting, 20 Jun 2008
I find this a handy reference when trying to get to grips with tricky conditions that are stubborn to overcome without aggressive drug intervention. Delving into the subconscious is a skill and not always straighforward, and the suggested thought patterns are definitely worth consideration. The statements may not totally line up for everyone with the same condition, so adjusting the phrasing may be necessary until it rings absolutely true. I see this work more from the viewpoint that more kindness and tenderness is needed in a world that is steeped in conflict and aggression, and where better then to start by being kind and tender to ourselves. I don't for a second think this book is intended to create guilt or blame for developing a serious illness, or replace other medical intervention, rather it offers a possible way forward out of many possibilities and will always work alongside traditional interventions.

A book for everyone, 13 Apr 2008
I am studying crystal healing and own this book. It is written by the same woman who wrote "The Crystal Bible" so they compliment each other well. Crystal prescriptions is excellent becuase you can look up an illness or complaint and find a list of crystals that can be used for it - rather than most crystal books which given you the crystals and a list of uses. It is also written so that a crystal healer or a complete beginner can use it for reference. A must have for anyone interested in home crystal remedies.

Precise , 22 Nov 2006
This book is very useful when wanting to choose which crystal to choose for a specific ailment & I have tried it & it works!
An excellent book for crystal lovers!

Very handy book to have, 08 Nov 2006
I think this is a great book to have alongside 'The Crystal bible'. It's really handy for quick reference of which crystals are best to use for various emotional and physical ailments. I think it will be a very well thumbed book.

8 out of 10 ITEC A&P students preferred it, 17 Jun 2008
I teach the ITEC A&P qualification and know only too well how difficult it is to find a text book written at the level required to support the course and syllabus (A level).

I have used the Louise Tucker book for the last four years but it lacks decent illustrations and contains a shocking number of mistakes, even after a trillion editions - its biggest critism.

However I aim to use this book for the next academic year, after I discovered it too late for this year's students. It is written in a simple easy-to-read manner with plenty of activities such as labelling diagrams, which may seem a bit 'play school' to some, but are a proven technique to successful learning and retention of information. It may not fully support the ITEC syllabus but neither does any other text book.

A useful book for anyone studying ITEC or wishing to self-educate on the workings of the human body.

Great book - a good foundation for your A&P library, 31 Mar 2007
I am studying Aromatherapy and Massage and found this book helped me get through the A&P modules successfully. It is clear, concise with very helpful diagrams and 'colouring' workpages to reinforce information you have just read. I found it invaluable as a reference point and it made it much easier to approach other more 'technical' A&P textbooks as it gives you a basic but solid understanding. Well worth adding to the library, particularly if you are studying holistic therapies.

A&P guide, 31 Jan 2007
This is a good book for Holistic therapists. I use it in conjunction with Louise Tucker: An Intor to A & P and Ross & Wilson 10th Ed A&P and Tortora "the Bible" on A & P with online interactive flash test etc. Half way through the course and have read every book so far and use them all in conjunction in order to get the best overview of A & P as some aspects are not covered in as much detail in Francesca Gould's book as others. Worth buying to add to the library!

Not for the mature student, 12 Jan 2007
I am a mature student and was advised that I would have to have this book for my course of study. Whilst the book appears to be fairly correct when compared to other more professional text books, I'm afraid to say I found the presentation and style was a bit too 'babyish'. I would consider myself to be an intelligent woman capable of learning from a book designed for adult study, but unfortunately felt like I was studying from a book designed more for children than an adult. In all I would have to say it's not the book I would chose, given the choice again. The book is ok but better suited for school children.

Another Great Book!, 30 Jan 2006
Extremely glad I purchased this book from Amazon. I am studying beauty therapy and was not looking forward to the A&P part, a lot of books that I have looked at buying were very long winded, technical and make you want to put them down! This is simple, clear, and tells you the basic facts without too much detail, but I feel that it covers the essentials. There are some parts of the book that offer you "revision" by crosswords and questions, which I haven't done, but a good of way of learning if it works for you! Very good author and very good book!

Jelinek wisdom, 14 Oct 2008
I was diagnosed just over a year ago with ms, but thanks to the fantastic interferons, and all the medical research being done into ms I didn't think I would need to do anything other that follow my drs advice to get well, and stay comparatively well. I was wrong. A year on, after numerous relapses, I realised I have to do something for myself, alongside the neurologist. So I bought this book.

Brilliant. The dietary approach is easy to follow, and the data is compelling - even to some of my very sceptical friends. It guides you towards other places (eg websites) which support the theories and findings, and gives very practical advice. It supports all that the drs offer, but wants you to take the disease on yourself. At worst this book is empowering, giving hope and a sense of actively doing something. At best, it could change the whole prognosis for an MS patient, and ultimately change the course of life, very much for the better.

It's great to feel positive again....., 27 Feb 2008
Having been diagnosed with relapse remission type Multiple Sclerosis in 2001, my neurologist recently recommended that I start a course of Beta Interferon drug therapy. After researching and becoming increasingly concerned about this option, I found George Jelinek's work. This wonderful book truly does offer you the tools required to "take control" of your illness and become far more than just a passive recipient of aggressive steroids and interferon drugs dished out by the medical profession. I have now cut all saturated fat from my diet and increased my consumption of healthy oils, take regular exercise (when I am able), do yoga, have learnt to meditate and feel positive about my future for the first time since I was diagnosed.

Sound book - empowering for us MSers!, 01 Feb 2008
This book is well written, accessible and based on scientific research! It is a balanced account by a medical professional with the genuine ability to understand what it's really like.

Diagnosed at age 15, my MS was initially sensory in nature (relapsing/remitting). I was a 'passive sufferer' and with time it became more disabling until I only experienced 2 months of good health in a year (still relapsing/remit). Time to take action! I read the bulk of this book in a day and it changed the way I ate (and thought) from then on. The first year was a major struggle but now I wouldn't go back (2.5 years later)! It's a pretty tough slog, but I have found it truly worth it! I'm now 29 and at the healthiest I've been in YEARS! It's not possible to promise that all those with MS will experience the same benefits but, to be honest, this lifestyle/diet is truly healthy for anyone (even my active rugby-playing husband is happy to eat what I eat!).



Brillant book on MS! A must read for anyone with MS or MS in the family, 11 Jan 2008
I have read George Jelinek's book (or should I say Bible) on MS and it gives valid hope to anyone who has been diagnosed with the disease. I also went on George's course and met him - he is a fabulous, sincere man who has a lot of medical expertise. He has outlined a program of the best way to deal with MS based on his extensive research and it is a program he is following himself. Many of the people following his program are achieving really good results! If you read one book on MS - make sure it is this one.

Saving my life, 29 Aug 2007
Although not diagnosed yet, believe that I have MS.

Whilst I wait on further neurologist appointment, am taking action NOW.

This book is excellent - have started the diet immediately and have become so positive.

No more dairy for me - why take something thats attacking my nervous system. And the fish oil supplements are helping too.

Cant thank the author enough.

Suggest you start at Chapter 15 first for Diet and Lifestyle changest and come back to the science bits after...

Disappointed, 02 Apr 2008
I found this book difficult to follow. Some exercises seem badly explained. I gained nothing from reading it.

Impressive, helpful, 11 Jul 2006
I have read this book through once and can honestly say I will be referring to it over and again. It will not be sold on at a car boot sale in a few months along with many other impressively titled texts, instead I know I will refer to it again and again.

In a western, industrial culture that shrouds the pelvic area of the body with mystery and/or shame, there is a lot of excessive medicalisation or, on the flipside, an abundance of exotic and untranslated terminology, euphemism and side-talking going on in physiotherapy, antenatal, yoga, Pilates, and other forms of body work classes and sessions in relation to just what parts of the body we are talking about. Terms like "the bandhas" are not always mentally present to the Westerner (we have to translate before we can visualise before we can engage); and terms like "the core muscles" don't say much to many people not already involved in fitness. Or the most useless phrase yet used "the smile muscles" -- still don't know what that particular speaker was talking about.

But Franklin by-passes the nonsense. He credits and gives respect to the Eastern philosophies and their terms, he introduces and explains the Western medical terms -- but then he gets on to discuss, with humour and clarity, just what parts of the body we are dealing with. How to feel those muscles and to work them.

The basis of his method is a unique set of visualisation exercises -- solidly grounded in human physiology and how the body really works -- that you can adapt for your own use. The muscles follow the mind. Visualisation is the key to proper alignment, muscle recruitment and movement.

Insightful, amusing, clear and, most importantly, very very helpful.

Inspirational advice - and so easy to follow!, 10 Aug 2006
Reading Bernadette's second book on her 4 Step Programme to Better Health was probably one of the biggest eye openers on health ever. She goes deeper into the things she does to improve health and to reduce toxic load on the body. She gives just enough detail to convince you of the necessity to change. Half of her book is dedicated to tried and tested recipes, easy to cook and very yummy. Not the usual bland stuff you'd expect. All in all one of the very best books on improving health I have ever read, and I recommend it to everybody interested in improving their health, looking for healing, or wanting to reduce toxic load on their body. Thanks, Bernadette!

A bizarre, complacent, offensive and off the wall little book for the bourgeoisie, 15 Nov 2008
This book was given to me as a present - I would not have dreamt of buying it myself!

What can I say but that the thought process (seasoned with narcissism and treacled with worship of the self) which underpins this little book goes against all that I hold dear.

Further, it is downright bizarre and borders on the offensive at times. I will quote from it liberally below to support what I have said. Pseudo-religion for the bourgeoise, complacent and self satisfied.


"We are each responsible for all our experiences" (page xiii)

This is plainly wrong. We possess a human nature which is subject to the vagaries of the external world - famine, disease, earthquakes. These are simply beyond our control and you bet they affect our experiences. Further this ignores the fact that we are surrounded on all sounds by other persons, who themselves are free agents. They impact on us and thus impact on our experience of life. This statement only can make any sense if it is intended to mean: it is up to us to determine how we respond to internal and external stimuli. But I am not sure she means this limited sense.

"We create every so called illness in our body" (page xiii: Deeply offensive

"Each one of us decides to incarnate upon this planet at a particular point in time and space. " (page 4) "I agree with the theory that we choose our parents (page 30).

Bizaarely we chose our parents as well. Note how in her narcissistic world, she chooses her parents which implies her parents own free will has been impaired in some way - why would they agree to this? Where did she get this from?

"No matter what the problem is, our experiences are just outer effects of inner thoughts" (page 5)

This thinking is dualistic - when our bodies are in pain, we are in pain, our whole being is in pain - we experience pain. Again, she ignores impact of nature and other free agents impacting on us. This echoes Gnostic thought.

"Whenever we are ill, we need to search our hearts to see who it is we need to forgive" (page 8)

I agree that non-forgiveness can cause huge problems for the psyche but if she is suggesting that diseases are caused by non-forgiveness always and everywhere, then it is offensive.

"Self approval and self acceptance in the now are the main keys to positive changes in every area of our lives" (page 9)

I think this statement is one of the keys to her little narcissistic philosophy. There is no imperfection in us - its just all about acceptance of ourselves. Is this Lady oblivious of the 20th century drenched in the blood of the innocent, killed by villains and murderous thugs. All these actions were committed by human beings!

"In the infinity of life where I am, all is perfect, whole and complete" (page 9)

What planet is this lady on? We are all broken creatures struggling to make our way through life.

"They (babies) already are perfect and they act as they know it. They know they are the centre of the Universe" (page 19)

Babies are lovely alright but they are not perfect. They howl like mad in the middle of the night when hungry!

"I love you and accept you exactly as you are" (page 19)

A complete loss of the wisdom of the ancients is evident here. The writings of Socrates, Plato and Aristotle are replete with talk of virtue and educating and training oneself to be a virtuous man or woman. The point is: when we look at ourselves, if we are anyway self aware, we must know that things need to be changed.

Not sure I quite follow her because later on she talks about being willing to change - why would we change anything we wholeheartedly and unreservedly approve? A perfect being does not need to change!

"We are here to recognise our own magnificence and divinity" (page 31)

We are not divine - we are creatures albeit creatures endowed with wonderful gifts.

"Whatever we believe becomes true for us" (page 33)

This is plain nonsense. If in her philosophy we are all divine, and one divinity exercises his free will to impact on another divinity, does that not have any effect. Complete and utter individualism.

"My personal nutritional approach is simple, If it grows, eat is. If it does not grow, don't eat it. (page 45)

I wish her all the best eating the lovely wild mushrooms in the neighbourhood!

"I think its is our natural birthright to go from success to success all our life" (page 109)

Oh dear - the mantra of success. This lady is oblivious to the suffering of the multitude - this book is definitely for the bourgeoisie and those who want to continue remain blissfully ignorant of the cries of the poor, the moans of those starving and dying of malaria, typhoid and other conditions.

"I believe we create every so-called illness in our body": Deeply offensive!

"I find that most BLADDER problems come from being "Pissed off", usually at a partner" (page 132)

Well, what can one say to this piece of wisdom!

"Cancer is a dis-ease caused by deep resentment held for a long time until it literally eats away the body" (page 138)

Tell that to the million dying of this nasty disease including young kids and even babies!

"Even if constipated people are not actually stingy, they usually do not trust that there will ever be enough! (page 135)

Well, what can one say to this piece of wisdom!

"Everything I need is revealed to me. Everything I need comes to me" (page 242: Oh dear, very sad really.





The Psychological Side of Healing, 07 Nov 2008
You Can Heal Your Life is all about using your thoughts to fix the problems in your life. What kind of problems? Well, the book specifically looks into healing some pretty major life areas: relationships, work, success, prosperity, and your body. But wait a minute, did I say the book is using thoughts to heal your body? What's up with that? Is that even possible? Well, after reading this book, I think in many cases, yes, it is possible.

While I think it is the way to go to treat things such as an acute appendicitis with surgery, fractures with a cast, and pneumonia with antibiotics, there are many conditions where conventional medicine blatently falls short. Of course I'm talking about health problems such as migraines, backaches, or stomach ulcers- you know, those kinds of nagging disorders where we all know that stress/mental processes DO play a role. But while few would argue that psychological factors can cause an ulcer, what about more serious conditions such as, say, arthritis?

Well it may not be too far fetched. Consider this. One study of 1,198 subjects found that only 56% of men with SEVERE knee arthritis had any pain (Lawrence 1966). Another study X-rayed 84 seventy-nine year-olds and 76 eighty-five year-olds and found that only 43% of them with SEVERE knee arthritis had any pain complaints (Bagge 1991). There are plenty more examples in the scientific literature, but obviously there two alone show us that there is NO clear-cut association between severe knee arthritis and pain.

ON THE OTHER HAND, when one looks at the relationship between psychological variables and knee arthritis, one does see a clear association. For instance, one study looked at 65 patients (ages 55 to 87) with hip and/or knee arthritis. X-rays, pain, depression levels, anxiety levels, coping styles, and functional impairment were all assessed. The findings? Researchers discovered that the severity of one's arthritis showed little relationship to pain, BUT, psychological variables were strong predictors of who had pain and how impaired they were (Summers 1988).

Along the same lines, Salaffi examined 61 women (ages 51-79) with knee arthritis. Here again, results showed that how disabled someone was, was more related to psychological variables than how bad their knee looked on an X-ray film. Interestingly, both anxiety and depression WERE important predictors of pain (Salaffi 1991). Any one conducting a literature review on Medline will find more such examples IF you're looking for them. While I used knee arthritis as an example, there are MANY more studies on other health problems with similar findings.

All of this should be causing us to raise an eyebrow. The literature is telling us that it is far from being clear cut that things like bad knee arthritis ALWAYS mean pain. And the research is also giving us clues that the mind and our thought processes definitely play a role. So the question now becomes, if bad thought patterns can play a role in health problems such as arthritis, why not in other diseases such as cancer, as the book suggests?

You be the judge. I found that the main value in this book was getting me to look at how our thinking does influence the functioning of our bodies- as well as our life in general. Note that I'm NOT saying that you can think yourself well all the time either.

Remember that while Louise Hay did change her thought patterns and was cured of cancer, she has also written that she used other alternative treatments as well, such as foot reflexology and colon therapy (Chapter 16). Therefore, my advice is to look at ALL the options when dealing with a health problem, one MAJOR one being changing your mental patterns (which is the what the book does a nice job of addressing). And for this reason, I can recommend this book to anyone who needs physical healing or otherwise. Other alternative healing books of interest include The 5-Minute Plantar Fasciitis Solution. Thank you Louise Hay!


The bin is the best place for this book!, 03 Nov 2008
I found this book offensive and it ended up in the bin, which quite frankly I feel is the best place for it. I couldn't even give it away, because I found it dangerous in places. I'm sure there is a lot of good advice in what she says about accepting ourselves, but this book also contains a lot of self indulgent rubbish. Louise Hay says there is a mind association or stress/anger element with all illnesses and seems to say that people bring all their illnesses/conditions on themselves. Whilst it can be acknowledged that something such as stress is not good for health, sometimes things just happen. And much as we might like to have reasons for everything, sometimes we can't. And to blame people when they have problems such as heart disease or cancer is just nasty. (And what about genetic conditions ... whose fault are they Louise?) Louise Hay thinks she has the answer for everything, which is a little misguided. Great, if she has found her way in life. But to lead others down a road with her opinions, which she lays down as fact is irresponsible. I agree with another reviewer that if I could have given this book zero stars, then I would have done.

A life changing book, 03 Sep 2008

I CANNOT SPEAK HIGHLY ENOUGH OF THIS BOOK. THIS TRULY IS A LIFE CHANGING BOOK!

I have read many books on spirituality but this book is still my favourite.
My advice - If you are new to the concepts introduced in this book then, please just be patient and openminded to explore a different belief system. Then see what it can do for you :)

Thank you Louise Hay for helping me to go within!

Interesting, 20 Jun 2008
I find this a handy reference when trying to get to grips with tricky conditions that are stubborn to overcome without aggressive drug intervention. Delving into the subconscious is a skill and not always straighforward, and the suggested thought patterns are definitely worth consideration. The statements may not totally line up for everyone with the same condition, so adjusting the phrasing may be necessary until it rings absolutely true. I see this work more from the viewpoint that more kindness and tenderness is needed in a world that is steeped in conflict and aggression, and where better then to start by being kind and tender to ourselves. I don't for a second think this book is intended to create guilt or blame for developing a serious illness, or replace other medical intervention, rather it offers a possible way forward out of many possibilities and will always work alongside traditional interventions.

A very thorough introduction, 29 Nov 2006
Not having read any other books on the subject, I can not really judge, but I would say that this is probably one of the best introductions to the subject that one is likely to find. It does not go into much detail about the various postures for testing, but it does whet the appetite and gives many excellent case studies. Furthermore, it includes subjects such as herbology, bach remedies, homeopathy, nutrition, physiotherapy etc and how each of these can be tested against the body's needs. It has certainly interested me to the extent that I am hoping to attend a basic course in the subject at TASK (The Association for Systematic Kinesiology).

an excellent introduction to Kinesiology, 06 Sep 2000
Levy and Lehr have done a great job to produce an introduction to Kinesiology. As well as covering the meridians in detail there are excellent chapters on allergies, diet, candida, the immune system and electromagnetic pollution. There are lots of practical suggestions and case studies along with the theory. It makes an excellent addition to the other leaders in the field such as Donna Gates's book "Energy Medicine".

A book for everyone, 13 Apr 2008
I am studying crystal healing and own this book. It is written by the same woman who wrote "The Crystal Bible" so they compliment each other well. Crystal prescriptions is excellent becuase you can look up an illness or complaint and find a list of crystals that can be used for it - rather than most crystal books which given you the crystals and a list of uses. It is also written so that a crystal healer or a complete beginner can use it for reference. A must have for anyone interested in home crystal remedies.

Precise , 22 Nov 2006
This book is very useful when wanting to choose which crystal to choose for a specific ailment & I have tried it & it works!
An excellent book for crystal lovers!

Very handy book to have, 08 Nov 2006
I think this is a great book to have alongside 'The Crystal bible'. It's really handy for quick reference of which crystals are best to use for various emotional and physical ailments. I think it will be a very well thumbed book.

8 out of 10 ITEC A&P students preferred it, 17 Jun 2008
I teach the ITEC A&P qualification and know only too well how difficult it is to find a text book written at the level required to support the course and syllabus (A level).

I have used the Louise Tucker book for the last four years but it lacks decent illustrations and contains a shocking number of mistakes, even after a trillion editions - its biggest critism.

However I aim to use this book for the next academic year, after I discovered it too late for this year's students. It is written in a simple easy-to-read manner with plenty of activities such as labelling diagrams, which may seem a bit 'play school' to some, but are a proven technique to successful learning and retention of information. It may not fully support the ITEC syllabus but neither does any other text book.

A useful book for anyone studying ITEC or wishing to self-educate on the workings of the human body.

Great book - a good foundation for your A&P library, 31 Mar 2007
I am studying Aromatherapy and Massage and found this book helped me get through the A&P modules successfully. It is clear, concise with very helpful diagrams and 'colouring' workpages to reinforce information you have just read. I found it invaluable as a reference point and it made it much easier to approach other more 'technical' A&P textbooks as it gives you a basic but solid understanding. Well worth adding to the library, particularly if you are studying holistic therapies.

A&P guide, 31 Jan 2007
This is a good book for Holistic therapists. I use it in conjunction with Louise Tucker: An Intor to A & P and Ross & Wilson 10th Ed A&P and Tortora "the Bible" on A & P with online interactive flash test etc. Half way through the course and have read every book so far and use them all in conjunction in order to get the best overview of A & P as some aspects are not covered in as much detail in Francesca Gould's book as others. Worth buying to add to the library!

Not for the mature student, 12 Jan 2007
I am a mature student and was advised that I would have to have this book for my course of study. Whilst the book appears to be fairly correct when compared to other more professional text books, I'm afraid to say I found the presentation and style was a bit too 'babyish'. I would consider myself to be an intelligent woman capable of learning from a book designed for adult study, but unfortunately felt like I was studying from a book designed more for children than an adult. In all I would have to say it's not the book I would chose, given the choice again. The book is ok but better suited for school children.

Another Great Book!, 30 Jan 2006
Extremely glad I purchased this book from Amazon. I am studying beauty therapy and was not looking forward to the A&P part, a lot of books that I have looked at buying were very long winded, technical and make you want to put them down! This is simple, clear, and tells you the basic facts without too much detail, but I feel that it covers the essentials. There are some parts of the book that offer you "revision" by crosswords and questions, which I haven't done, but a good of way of learning if it works for you! Very good author and very good book!

Jelinek wisdom, 14 Oct 2008
I was diagnosed just over a year ago with ms, but thanks to the fantastic interferons, and all the medical research being done into ms I didn't think I would need to do anything other that follow my drs advice to get well, and stay comparatively well. I was wrong. A year on, after numerous relapses, I realised I have to do something for myself, alongside the neurologist. So I bought this book.

Brilliant. The dietary approach is easy to follow, and the data is compelling - even to some of my very sceptical friends. It guides you towards other places (eg websites) which support the theories and findings, and gives very practical advice. It supports all that the drs offer, but wants you to take the disease on yourself. At worst this book is empowering, giving hope and a sense of actively doing something. At best, it could change the whole prognosis for an MS patient, and ultimately change the course of life, very much for the better.

It's great to feel positive again....., 27 Feb 2008
Having been diagnosed with relapse remission type Multiple Sclerosis in 2001, my neurologist recently recommended that I start a course of Beta Interferon drug therapy. After researching and becoming increasingly concerned about this option, I found George Jelinek's work. This wonderful book truly does offer you the tools required to "take control" of your illness and become far more than just a passive recipient of aggressive steroids and interferon drugs dished out by the medical profession. I have now cut all saturated fat from my diet and increased my consumption of healthy oi