A. Listowska, Mark A. Nicholson Complementary Medicine, Beauty and Modelling

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Complementary Medicine, Beauty and Modelling offers readers the knowledge to naturallyimprove their appearance, slow the ageing process, and experience increased physical andemotional security. By understanding and applying some basic principles of complementarymedicine, readers should be able to strengthen their physical bodies, improving upon the individualqualities that they appreciate most, whilst also improving upon those that they feel they might belacking. Beauty is often considered a commodity reserved for the young and slim, and modelling the domainof the impossibly attractive. As a result, the majority of both men and women may never envisagethemselves possessing the physical criteria for a career spent posing in front of cameras or struttingthe worlds catwalks. However, it is important to remember that each person possesses individual characteristics andpersonal attributes that make them unique. Addressing these attributes will improve their appearance,and often result in improved temperament and appreciation of individual strengths. The beauty that a woman expresses in her daily life is a declaration of herself and the person shewishes to present to the world, whether it is while caring for children and family, managing a business,studying, or spending time with friends and family. This is no less so for men, who often see physicalappearance and strength as a means to establish their relationship with their body and declare theirpresence. This book offers an insight into concepts of physical beauty and photographic modelling, andencourages the reader to view the body from a different perspective. Physical features aside, thebook delves into the body/mind relationship, and draws upon the wisdom of philosophies such asnaturopathy, nutrition, traditional Chinese medicine, Bach flower remedies, acupuncture, mineraltherapy, iridology, yoga, meditation, and natural remedies, without ignoring skin care, cosmetics,perfume, and paramedical tattooing. With even a basic knowledge of the principles of complementary medicine, readers can begin tounderstand and improve upon perceived flaws in their physical features, and gain the confidenceto recognise the personal attributes that make them each individuals. We encourage readers toappreciate the unique beauty that is within each of us, and recognise that a nutritious diet, healthylifestyle, and positive view of themselves are the keys to maintain emotional stability and emphasisetheir appearance.