Dr. Fulford's Touch of Life: The Healing Power of the Natural Life Force

A friend of mine who is a massage therapist and is exploring cranio-sacral work gave me this book. I have had pains in my lower back and neck for several years now; i've also been through some painful events 20 years ago, and again 10 years ago with the loss of my respective parents. My current life is very busy with famile (children), work and projects and emotionally difficult at times with a strained relationship with my husband. Overall though I'm a positive and upbeat individual believing in the spiritual and soulful nature of humans, beyond just mind and body. I've been more and more interested over the years in the relationship between body, mind and spirit since the death of my mom which has been a very difficult and painful event for me at a time that I was just starting in life (I wasn't 20 yet).I am considering seeking treatment with a DO for my back and neck pains, and reading this book has emphasized the importance for leading a balance life and not just 'patching' some areas with perhaps a visit to the chiropractor's office that will mostly focus on the spine or taking muscle relaxant medicine or simple pain medicine. This is a great book, with a lot of food for thoughts and practical exercises for anyone to do. I am thankful to my friend for giving me this very valuable book and wish that I would have received it while Dr Fulford was still alive so that I could have thanked him for giving this testimony to us.

Dr. Andrew Weil devoted a chapter to Dr. Fulford and his medical practice in his best-selling book, Spontaneous Healing, and I recommend that anyone interested in this subject read that as well. Dr. Fulford himself wanted to pass along some of the wisdom he accumulated over 40 years of practicing medicine, so he wrote his simple little book in 1996. He passed away in 1997, showing again how attuned he was to his own physiology. The principles and advice he shares in his book are common sense and basic, but reflect the art of practicing osteopathy at its best. Dr. Fulford was a very humble person; that comes thru loud and clear, but he was also quite a knowledgable practitioner and very aware of the progress of osteopathy and cranial work during his lifetime. This small, easy-to-read book is exceptional and it is my belief that anyone who reads it will come away with much information that can help them maintain good health and quality of life.

I was impressed at the care given to make sure my order arrived in perfect condition. A great indicator of their respect for books.

Book was in great shape. One of my favorite books. I ordered it as a loaning copy for friends.

I'm currently an osteopathic medical student and I first heard of Dr. Fulford in class. In OMT lab it's easy to be skeptical of some of the techniques, including Dr. Fulford's. He understood that there are those who question some of his work, but it seemed like he was an incredible physician who cared about his patients and had success with his techniques. This book gives insight into Dr. Fulford's philosophy on medicine and life. I'm glad I read it because he addresses all facets of medicine and I believe if I stick to his principles I'll be a better clinician. I recommend this book to other osteopathic students/physicians and individual who is interested in health.

After reading just a few pages, I hold this Author in great respect.This book is not just an overview of his work, but touches onthe state of medicine today, personal health and stresses themind body connection.It also shares his perspective of a philosophy of living andsets you thinking.A Highly inspirational book which I would recommend to many.Never one to talk down to the reader, the Author has a fine sense of humor too,had I known about him earlier I would have gone to meet him.A book to keep along one's bedside.

Fascinating background and experience about Dr. Fulford's percussion hammer as described in Ch. 2 of Spontaneous Healing by Dr. Andrew Weil. The percussion hammer he developed can undo the pain resulting from a fall or traumatic birth which unbalanced the body's rhythm; that is, those events can upset the limbic system, which affects the whole body. Dr. Fulford is an osteopath and focuses on that. Is a great alternative to drugs for pain, and may prevent surgery. He includes his medical and spiritual views.

A must read for any OMT worth their salt.LMTs and yoga practitioners, whether student or teacher- will gain from the powerful knowledge and practice found in these pages.

This is a very good read and the exercises at the back of the book are very good and do not take long to do. I would recommend this book to all those interested in alternative ways of maintaining health

Very useful infotmation.

Brilliant book for anyone interested in Ostaopathy or healing abilities of human body. Highly recommended.

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Inspiring and wonderful read...