These books are intended as examples of historical and traditional healing techniques and are not intended as texts intended to teach the practice of healing They are merely listed as examples of traditional ways that healing was approached in early Irish and Scottish societies.

Beith, Mary, Healing Threads: Traditional Medicines of the Highlands and Islands, Polygon, Edinburgh 1995 -- this book examines many traditional forms of healing from Scotland, from folk traditions and magic to herbalism and formal practices of early physicians.

Logan, Patrick, Irish Country Cures, Appletree Press, Belfast 1981 -- this book specifically covers folk medicine, arranged by categories of illness or injury.

Lady Wilde, Irish Cures, Mystic Charms & Superstitions, Sterling Publishing Co., NY 1991 -- another, broader based but somewhat smaller compilation that Logan's, covering charms and superstitions as well as healing techniques.

Jones, Noragh, Power of Raven, Wisdom of Serpent: Celtic Women's Spirituality, Floris Books, Edinburgh 1994 -- this book draws entirely on materials from the Carmina Gadelica. The chapter on healing is particularly interesting, containing many healing charms and poems.

Books on other forms of healing

These books are about energy healing, herbalism and other techniqes used by modern Pagans and alternative medical practitioners. Again, I do not recommend practice on yourself or others without formal training. These books are listed simply for their information content.

Corey, Marriane Schneider & Gerald, Becoming a Helper, Brooks/Cole Publishing, Pacific Grove 1989 -- helps you examine your motivations for wanting to do healing/helping work, and words of advice on how to be someone who is able to help rather than harm.

Davis, Martha Ph.D, et al, The Relaxation & Stress Reduction Workbook, New Harbinger Publications, Oakland 1988 -- meditation and relaxation techniques, from biofeedback to visualization.

Ivker, Robert S, et al, The Complete Self-Care Guide to Holistic Medicine, Tarcher/Putnam, NY 1999 -- a guide to holistic healing philosophy and illness prevention, with a listing of common ailments and treatments in different modalities.

Joy, W. Brugh, MD, Joy's Way, A Map for the Transformational Journay: An Introduction to the Potentials for Healing with Body Energies, Tarcher, Los Angeles 1987 -- one of the early books on basic energy healing techniques and western applications of chakra energy work.

Lininger, Skye, DC, ed., The Natural Pharmacy, Prima Health, Rocklin 1998 -- a multi-modality guide to healing techniques for common ailments, including nutritional therapies, herbalism, homeopathy and nutritional supplements. Lidell, Lucinda, et al, The Book of Massage: The Complete Step-by-Step Guide to Eastern and Western Techniques, Fireside Books, NY 1984 -- covers Swedish massage, reflexology, shiatsu, and other techniques with easy to understand color photos and illustrations.

Tisserant, Robert B., The Art of Aromatherapy, Destiny, Rochester 1977 -- the basics of aromatherapy using the scents of essential oils derived from flowers and herbs.

Wegela, Karen Kissel, How to be a Help Instead of a Nusiance: Practical Approaches to Giving Support, Service & Encouragement to Others, Shambhala, Boston 1996 -- more advice along the same lines as "Becoming a Helper." This book comes from a Buddhist viewpoint, but is quite useful.