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An Introduction to Anthroposophical Medicine

Extending the Art of Healing

Victor Bott

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English
Rudolf Steiner Press
14 May 2004
In modern times, Western societies have become increasingly familiar and comfortable with the numerous complementary and alternative forms of medicine, often derived from Eastern sources. Rudolf Steiner's anthroposophical medicine, founded in the early part of the twentieth century, renews the origin of Western medicine. But unlike many modern medical practices based on reductionist, materialistic thinking, Steiner's holistic system encompasses a picture of the human being as an entity of body, soul, and spirit. Anthroposophical medicine brings harmony to these different aspects of the human constitution.

Victor Bott, MD, offers a comprehensive overview of this remarkable system of medicine. He presents a new approach to understanding various types of diseases, including a discussion on the stages of human development; the roles of organs such as the lungs, liver, kidneys, and heart; specific diseases; and indications about why people become ill. He also discusses the increasing prevalence of cancer and specific phenomena such as the menstrual cycle.

This volume will illuminate medical practitioners and therapists who want to learn more about anthroposophical medicine and anyone who would like a deeper understanding of diseases and a key medical approach to dealing with them.

This book is a translation from French of La Médecine Anthroposophique: Un Élargissement de l'art de guérir (3rd ed., Triades, 2003).
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Imprint:   Rudolf Steiner Press
Country of Publication:   United Kingdom
Dimensions:   Height: 216mm,  Width: 138mm,  Spine: 20mm
Weight:   345g
ISBN:   9781855841772
ISBN 10:   1855841770
Pages:   240
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Audience:   General/trade ,  ELT Advanced
Format:   Paperback
Publisher's Status:   Active

Dr. Victor Bott, MD (1918-1996), began his medical studies in Strasbourg, France, but had to interrupt them in 1939 during World War II. He resumed his studies two years later and obtained his doctorate in medicine in 1945. He began a private practice and began to train in anthroposophic medicine. In 1960, Dr. Bott established a general practice in Colmar, France, but had to interrupt his medical career in 1969 owing to health problems. In his several books, he presents Rudolf Steiner's philosophy in the context of his own modern medical training. Dr. Peter Gruenewald, MD, born in Germany in 1959, completed his university training as a medical doctor in Austria in 1986. He is an internationally recognized expert in the field of adaptive resilience, stress and performance. He has worked as a general practitioner in the UK National Health System, in private practice in Bristol, and as a medical adviser for people with learning difficulties and mental health problems. He is a founder and managing director of London Integrated Health and Adaptive Resilience. He is also a cofounder and Chief Medical Officer of RCube Health, a digital health start-up company that has developed a mobile app for stress management and resilience (RCube). Peter works as an Honorary Clinical Specialist in Sleep Medicine and General Medicine for the University College London Hospital (Royal London Hospital for Integrated Medicine) and in private practice (London). He is an Associate Fellow at Said Business School, Oxford University, where he conducts Adaptive Leadership Resilience workshops for senior civil servants and major project leaders of the Cabinet Office. He also provides workshops and trainings for senior civil servants and lawyers at the United Nations. Foir many years he has practiced meditation and followed the spiritual and highly practical methodology of Anthroposophy and The Philosophy of Freedom as established by Rudolf Steiner. Peter is a member of the Anthroposophical Society, the Anthroposophic Medical Association, and The Christian Community. His books include The Quiet Heart: Putting Stress into Its Place (Floris Books, 2007) and Manifesting your Best Future Self (Building Adaptive Resilience. 2020). Dr. Geoffrey Douch, MD, is a general practitioner specializing in anthroposophic medicine. He has worked part-time at the Raphael Centre, an anthroposophical clinic, as well as maintaining a practice in Sussex. His special interests are cancer treatment and pediatrics. Matthew Barton is a translator, editor, teacher, and poet, and taught kindergarten for many years at the Bristol Waldorf School. His first collection of poems was Learning To Row (1999). He has won numerous prizes for his work, including an Arts Council Writer's Award and a Hawthornden Fellowship.

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