Matthew Wood Boeken

The Practice of Traditional Western Herbalism places the function of western herbs in their true historical context, apart from homeopathy, traditional Chinese medicine, and Ayurveda. Recently there has been a revival of interest in western herbalism, but practitioners haven't been able to explore its benefits due to a void of information on the topic—the system of medicine the herbs fit into had all but disappeared. To remedy the situation, herbalist Matthew Wood has researched the old-time practices and reconstructed them for modern use. In resuscitating western herbal medicine and bringing it up to date, he gives his readers a powerful tool for holistic theory and treatment. Wood makes the point that plant medicines, because they are made from a broad range of chemical components, are naturally suited for the treatment of general patterns in the body. He argues against the biomedical model of standardization, in which herbs are refined and advertised as if they were drugs suited to an exact disease or condition.

Reveals how the extracellular matrix offers scientific proof for holism

Hyper-active Governance is a new way of thinking about governing that gets beyond simplistic debates about whether the state is more or less powerful. It focuses on tensions between the need for expertise and its inherent contestability. The book develops a new typology of governing approaches, using innovative social theory.

The book offers a fresh sociological perspective on contemporary religious practices like channelling, holistic healing, meditation, and divination, often associated with the New Age Movement. Through extensive ethnographic research conducted in the UK and comparative studies across America and Europe, the author, Matthew Wood, challenges conventional interpretations of these phenomena, providing a critical examination of their significance in modern society.

Exploring shamanism as a spiritual journey, this book delves into the profound teachings offered by plants, animals, and the natural world. It invites readers to connect with the wisdom of nature, emphasizing the transformative experiences that arise from this deep relationship. Through personal anecdotes and insights, the author guides readers on a path of spiritual discovery, highlighting the significance of these connections in understanding oneself and the universe.

What exactly is the universe? How did we get here? And where is it all going? Explore these questions and more in The Universe: The Big Bang, Black Holes, and Blue Whales, where readers ages 12 to 15 dive into the scientific mysteries of the past and of our own time. Essential questions, hands-on STEAM activities, graphic novel-style illustrations and more make for a deeply engaging experience of the universe as you've never seen it before!