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Books about Therapies

 


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Biology, Anatomy & Physiology, Diet & Nutrition, Therapies
These study pages are organised into the four categories listed below.
The page titles under each section heading in the table are links.
  • General Biology (Introductory Level),
  • Human Biology / Anatomy & Physiology (16-18s, AS, A2, ITEC),
  • Therapies (incl. Massage, Reflexology, Reiki, Introductory-ITEC Level)
  • General Interest (e.g. Phobias, Marketing for Therapists, Medical Terminology)

Human Biology / Anatomy & Physiology

General Biology

Charcteristics of Life
(Intro to some courses in Human Biology)

Levels of Complexity of Animal Organisms

Classification of Tissue Types

 

Therapies

Diet & Nutrition

Diet & Nutrition - Minerals

Diet & Nutrition - Vitamins

Diet & Nutrition - Amino Acids (See also the Glossary Pages about Amino Acids)

Massage

Massage Movements (Techniques)

Revise Carrier Oils (as used for Massage, Aromatherapy, etc.)

Reflexology

Reflexology - Reflex Zones on the Plantar Surface of the Feet (2)

Reflexology - Reflex Zones on the Plantar Surface of the Feet (1)

Reiki

What is usually included in a Reiki I Course / Workshop ?

 

General Interest Topics

A-Z of Phobias (List of Phobias)

Business Develeopment for Therapists (How to attract more clients)

 




01 - Cells & Tissues

Cells

Cell Structure: Basic Human Anatomy for Therapists

Introduction to Cell Division

What is Mitosis ?

Timing of the Somatic Cell Cycle

Diagrams illustrating Mitosis

What is Meiosis ?

Tissues

Classification of Tissue Types

Tissue Type : Adipose Tissue

Tissue Type : Areolar Tissue

Tissue Type : Blood

Tissue Type : Bone

Tissue Type : Cartilage

Tissue Type : Lymphatic Tissue

Tissue Type : Muscular Tissue

Tissue Type : Nervous Tissue

Tissue Type : White Fibrous Tissue

Tissue Type : Yellow Elastic Tissue

02 - Skeletal System (Bones)

The Structure and Functions of Bones

Disorders of the Skeletal System

Skeletal Structures of the Head and Neck: Indian Head Massage Essential

Skeletal Structures of the Hands and Feet: Essential Knowledge for Reflexologists

03 - Muscular System (Muscles)

The Structure of Muscle and associated tissues

The Structure of a Muscle Cell (also know as a "Muscle Fibre")

The Structure of Muscle Filaments

The Sliding-Filament Theory of Muscle Action

The Anatomy of a Neuromuscular Junction

What happens at neuromuscular junctions...

Definitions of Terms Relating to Muscles and Muscle Functions

Revise Anterior Muscles of the Human Body

Revise Posterior Muscles of the Human Body

Muscles and Tissues of Facial Expression: Indian Head Massage Essential

Muscular Disorders: Definitions, Causes, and Effects.

04 - Integumentary System (Skin)

The Structure of Skin: Basic Human Anatomy for Bodywork Therapists

Skin Conditions and Disorders

Skin Pigmentation Conditions

Types of Skin Lesions

05 - Vascular System (Blood)

The Structure and Functions of Blood

The Structure & Functions of Blood Vessels

The Structure of the Heart

The Functions of the Heart

Systemic Circulation

The Blood Clotting Mechanism

Blood Pressure

06 - Lymphatic System

Coming soon ...

07 - Neurological System

Components of the Central Nervous System

The Pathway of a Nerve Impulse

Structures and Functions of Neurones

08 - Endocrine System

Introduction to the Endocrine System

Major Glands of the Endocrine System

The Adrenal Glands

Diabetes - Basic Information

Conditions of the Endocrine System

09 - Respiratory System

Introduction to the Respiratory System

Anatomy of the Lower Respiratory Tract

Tracheobroncial Tree

External Respiration

Internal Respiration

Components of the Respiratory System (Basic)

Conditions/Disorders of the Respiratory System (Basic)

10 - Digestive System

Introducing the Digestive System:
Location of Digestive Organs

Substances & Terminology re. Digestion

Basic Stages of Process of Digestion

Transit through the Alimentary Canal
 

Buccal Cavity
 

Stomach and Inner-Layers of Stomach
 

Liver
 

Functions of the Liver
 

Small Intestine
 

Large Intestine

Chemical Processed in the Digestive System

Diseases & Disorders of Digestive System

11 - Genito-Urinary System

Components of the Human Urinary System

Basic Kidney Diagram - Gross Anatomy

Diagram of a Kidney Nephron

Processes of Blood Filtration by the Kidneys

Anatomy of the Bladder

Female Bladder and Urethra

Male Bladder and Urethra

Physiology of Micturation

Characteristics and Composition of Urine

Functions of the Urinary System

Kidney Dialysis

Kidney Transplant

12 - Reproductive System

Coming soon ...

Supplementary Topics:

S1 - The Eye & Vision

The Anatomy of the Human Eye

Understanding Light - to explain vision

Image Formation - by the eye

Refraction of Light - in the eye

Introducing Simple Lenses

The Structure of the Retina of the Human Eye

Diseases and Disorders of the Nervous System: Definitions, Causes, and Effects.

 

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