Books

Holistic Approaches to Mental Health

Statistically, one in five people in the developed world will struggle with a mental health issue at some point in their lives. At the current time the go-to person is a doctor or conventionally trained psychological therapist. The author suggests that many aspects of this approach are outdated.

In this book, Mental Distress is classified using the Maslow Hierarchy of Needs Model and considers several problem solving approaches outside the medical mainstream such as Healing and Buddhist Psychotherapy. It also discusses subjects that are completely taboo in Medicine such as Past Life Regression Therapy and After Life Spirit Communication.

It is also hoped that this book will bring a new and interesting dimension to the public debate on mental health.

Lorenzo’s Opinion

Alternative Medicine has been around for centuries. In the last 40 years, therapies and Medical Systems outside conventional medicine have been put under the umbrella term of Complementary and Alternative Medicine (CAM). Traditionally, patients have experimented with CAM in search of relief when modern medicine has not been effective. In this book the author attempts to bring the subject up to date and evaluates the current status of the more popular therapies from a conventional doctors’ point of view.

Over a dozen diseases are individually looked at and CAM is evaluated from the point of view as an adjunct to conventional treatment.This book is written for the lay person and will hopefully assist sufferers to make more informed decisions when consulting with complementary therapists.

Weight Loss Diets

Healthy eating and weight-loss diets are of huge interest in the developed world.
This is against a backdrop of rising obesity in the population. In this book the author looks at the basic science around food and nutrition.There is a round – up of some eight diet regimes that are currently in vogue and a chapter on plethora of fad diets that have passed their sell by date. This book is an attempt to explain to the lay person the science and myths around food and diets. It looks at the latest scientific evidence on a variety of issues from calories to cholesterol to weight loss regimes. There is also a chapter dedicated to the controversy around Statins, which millions worldwide take daily to lower ‘bad cholesterol’. If you have weight issues, have been on a diet, are considering going on one, or considering a new or different diet regime, this book is a must-read for you .

Buddhist Teachings: The Art Of Letting Go

Buddhist teachings inspired by the talks of Ajahn Brahm and the art of letting go. Lorenzo da Costa shares his personal journey and insights into Buddhism.

Learning to ‘let go’ sits at the heart of day to day Buddhist practice. It is essential in dealing with the difficulties and troubles of everyday life using the principles of Buddhist psychology. In the format of vignettes and reflections the ‘how to do it’ is discussed. The material is inspired by Ajahn Brahm’s internet talks. Ajahn Brahm is one of the world’s best known Buddhist teachers.

The second part of the book reflects on the essential unity of Buddhism, Taoism, Hinduism and Gnostic Christianity. An excellent insight into Buddhist teachings and the art of letting go.