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Book SynopsisA NEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLERThe inspiring story of a son and his dying mother, who form a 'book club' that brings them together as her life comes to a close.Trade ReviewWill Schwalbe gives us two love stories in one: That of his relationship with his dynamo of a mother as her horizons shrink, and that of their mutual devotion to the printed word, infinitely and insistently engaging. Tender and touching and beautifully done. * Stacy Schiff, Pulitzer Prize winning author of Cleopatra *I was so moved by this marvellous book. Schwalbe has done something extraordinary: made a personal journey public in the most engaging, funny and revealing way possible. It is a true meditation on what books can do. * Edmund de Waal, author of The Hare with Amber Eyes *A perfect book-club book about books and the community they create that also portrays the love between mother and son. * Library Journal *Will Schwalbe's brave and soulful elegy to his remarkable mother, his recollection of their sparklingly literate conversations, is a timely reminder that one exceptional person, or one exceptional book, can be a torch in the darkness. You'll turn the last page wishing you'd met Mary Anne Schwalbe, vowing to be worthy of her incandescent example - and promising yourself to read more. * J. R. Moehringer, author of The Tender Bar *At last a book that celebrates the role books play within our own story. Will Schwalbe has created a tender, moving and honest portrayal of the precious relationship between a mother and son - an ode to that beautiful thing called love. * Cecilia Ahern, author of PS, I Love You *A wonderful book about wonderful books and mothers and sons and the enduring braid between them. Like the printed volumes it celebrates, this story will stay with you long after the last page. * Mitch Albom, author of Tuesdays With Morrie and The Time Keeper *an astonishing, pertinent, and wonderfully welcome work. * Publishers Weekly starred review *An extraordinarily wise, witty, and quietly wrenching book about parental love, filial love, profound grief, and literature's great consolations. How wonderful to encounter a writer who combines erudition with great emotional honesty, and who isn't afraid of addressing life's most profound and baffling questions. * Douglas Kennedy, author of Leaving the World and The Pursuit of Happiness *a moving and inspiring story * Choice Magazine *This touching and insightful memoir about the slow process of dying will appeal to readers of Tuesdays With Morrie and The Last Lecture, but also to people who love delving into books and book discussions. Like Mary Anne, who reads the ending first, you know how this book is going to end, but while it is a story about death, it is mostly a celebration of life and of the way books can enrich it. * Booklist (starred review) *What self-respecting reader isn't a sucker for a great book about other great books? The End of Your Life Book Club is that much and more. * BookPage *a graceful, affecting testament to a mother and a life well lived. * Entertainment Weekly *Literature bridges generations in Will Schwalbe's thoughtful tribute to his late mother * Vogue.com *a tribute to a remarkable woman and an exemplary reader. * Salon *A truly poignant read . . . a moving tribute to a wonderful-sounding mum and the power of fiction. * Good Housekeeping *It helps of course if you are a book lover and can relate to the passion for reading, but even prolific readers will find that the book teaches them not only about life and death but about the power of a really good book to move you and peel off the onion skin layers of "what you already know" and reveal truths. * Curious Book Fans *a life-enhancing celebration of the power of books and reading, very much in the vein of Tuesdays with Morrie * Independent *

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Book SynopsisBlack Rainbow is the powerful first-person story of one woman''s struggle with depression and how she managed to recover from it through the power of poetry.In 1997, Oxford graduate, working mother and Times journalist Rachel Kelly went from feeling mildly anxious to being completely unable to function within the space of just three days. Prescribed antidepressants by her doctor, and supported by her husband and her family, Rachel slowly began to get better, but her anxiety levels remained high, and six years later, as a stay-at-home mother, she suffered a second collapse even worse than the first.Throughout both of Rachel''s periods of severe depression, the healing power of poetry became an integral part of her recovery. As someone who had always loved poetry, it became something for RachTrade ReviewIt's a book we should all read, especially women, and especially those of us who have, like me, had their own struggles with what Winston Churchill (another sufferer) called the Black Dog... Women, especially those with new babies, exhausted from pregnancy, sleepless nights and the sheer shock of motherhood, are often consumed with fear bordering on terror. That's what depression is, and if it applies to you or your daughter, take heart. Help is available. And it will help to read Rachel Kelly's Black Rainbow -- Judy Finnigan * Daily Mail *The memoir has the gripping immediacy of a novel and taught me much about depression that perhaps I should have known, but didn't. Its advice on diet, exercise, supplements and getting help will be invaluable for anyone who finds themselves barked at by the black dog. -- Bel Mooney * Daily Mail *

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Book SynopsisFacing the final test of faith, David Watson candidly shares his personal thoughts during his moving struggle with cancer: his doubts and fears but also his ability to trust in God and fear no evil.Trade ReviewFear No Evil is, quite simply, marvellous: poignant and radiant, matter-of-fact and sublime, modest and heroic. -- J. I. PackerA powerful blend of the personal and prophetic. * Church Times *He writes with all the immediacy of a man caught between hope and fear. * Baptist Times *

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Book SynopsisThoroughly updated based on the latest science, this empowering workbook gives you the skills to overcome obsessional thoughts and compulsive behaviors--and live a freer, happier life. Leading OCD specialist Dr. Jonathan Abramowitz presents a step-by-step program grounded in cognitive-behavioral therapy (CBT), the most effective treatment for the disorder. Vivid stories and numerous practical tools (which you can download and print for repeated use) help you: *Understand how OCD affects your mind and body. *Develop a customized plan for change. *Find relief from distressing intrusive thoughts. *Confront the situations you avoid--and discover a new sense of safety. *Break free of compulsive rituals. *Reduce anxiety and improve your relationships. The second edition is revised throughout with cutting-edge strategies for coping with unwanted thoughts that can't be eliminated completely, plus new learning techniques drawn from brain research. Ready toTrade Review"Winning your life back from OCD requires a trustworthy plan and sturdy support, and that’s just what you’ll get from the second edition of this workbook. You can rely on the guidance of Dr. Abramowitz, one of the world’s foremost authorities on this disorder. You will learn simple and effective tactics to counter the moves of OCD so that you can achieve a new level of freedom."--Reid Wilson, PhD, author of Stopping the Noise in Your Head "This book was the best tool we had when our adolescent son was fighting his OCD. We quickly realized OCD does not just happen to the individual, but affects the entire family. We needed to learn and follow an evidence-based treatment plan. Dr. Abramowitz outlines each step in a clear, concise way. The chapter on 'Putting It All Together' was particularly helpful. Dr. Abramowitz helps you create a 'battle plan' that is the key to winning the war."--Kim V., Jacksonville, Florida "The first edition was a masterpiece, and the second edition is even better. Dr. Abramowitz provides a framework for battling OCD that incorporates recent research and clinical advances. This book can help you overcome obsessions and compulsions and live the life you desire."--Eric A. Storch, PhD, coeditor of Understanding OCD “Hard to believe, but Dr. Abramowitz has improved on his excellent workbook in this terrific new edition. He explains complex issues in easy-to-understand language. All the steps to managing OCD are here."--Bradley C. Riemann, PhD, Clinical Director, OCD Center, Rogers Behavioral Health, Oconomowoc, Wisconsin -Table of ContentsIntroduction I. Getting to Know OCD 1. OCD 101: Learning about the Symptoms, Causes, and Treatments 2. Analyzing Your Own OCD Symptoms 3. Understanding How OCD Works II. Getting Ready 4. Customizing Your Treatment Plan 5. Strengthening Your Resolve to Move Forward III. Your Treatment ProgramBefore You Begin 6. Challenging OCD at Its Foundation: Thinking Errors 7. Tackling Avoidance Behavior with Situational Exposure 8. Confronting Obsessional Thoughts, Doubts, and Images 9. Defying Your Compulsive UrgesPutting It All Together 10. Ending Your Program and Staying Well Resources

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Book Synopsis''Cognitive behaviour therapy appears to be an effective and acceptable treatment for adult out-patients with CFS. Its sufferers deserve . . . to be more aware of the potential of this therapy to bring lasting functional benefit.''Cochrane ReviewThis valuable self-help guide offers ways of improving long-lasting fatigue associated with a range of long-term conditions including chronic fatigue syndrome. Using recognised techniques, cognitive behavioural therapy (CBT) helps to change coping strategies. The approach described helps people break the vicious circle of fatigue and for many results in a reduction in symptoms and disability. This fully updated new edition provides:Guidance on how to improve sleepPractical strategies for balancing activity and restTips on setting and working towards targets that would improve your lifeStep-by-step advice on dealing with blocks to recoveryTools for coping with worry and stressWays Trade ReviewProvides an excellent overview of how best the complexities of CFS may be understood. - The PsychologistCognitive Behavioural Therapy appears to be an effective and acceptable treatment for adult out-patients with CFS. Its sufferers deserve . . . to be more aware of the potential of this therapy to bring lasting functional benefit. - Cochrane Review

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Book SynopsisOvercoming app now available via iTunes and the Google Play Store.Depression is the predominant mental health condition worldwide, affecting millions of people each year. But it can be treated effectively with cognitive behavioural therapy (CBT).Written by experienced practitioners, this introductory book explains what depression is and how it makes you feel. It will help you to understand your symptoms and is ideal as an immediate coping strategy and as a preliminary to fuller therapy. You will learn: How depression develops and what keeps it going How to spot and challenge thoughts that maintain your depression Problem solving and balanced thinking skills

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Book Synopsis''...an unexpected literary genre: the compulsively readable medical reference book. You start with the things that currently plague you, and then you keep on reading, happily passing entire afternoons absorbed in the odd and revolting things our bodies serve up...If laughter is the best medicine, a dose of Lawton ought to cure most of this stuff.'' Mary RoachOne of the many strange effects of the 2020 pandemic has been to make us much more vigilant about the state of our health in general and about minor symptoms in particular. And this, in turn, has made us more conscious that we all feel slightly out of sorts a great deal of the time; maybe even every day. This book is not about what happens when we''re ill with something sufficiently serious to send us to the doctor or confine us to bed. Instead, it focuses on the multitude of mild, irksome, distracting illnesses, aches and pains with which we all put up with constantly. Covering 120Trade ReviewGraham Lawton has created an unexpected literary genre: the compulsively readable medical reference book. You start with the things that currently plague you, and then you keep on reading, happily passing entire afternoons absorbed in the odd and revolting things our bodies serve up. Fool's blackheads! Head eggs! Meibum! If laughter is the best medicine, a dose of Lawton ought to cure most of this stuff. -- Mary RoachIt would be easy to pick an important science book on climate change or the pandemic, but we're miserable enough already, aren't we? My favourite escape from the news cycle this year was Mustn't Grumble by Graham Lawton (Headline Home). It has a simple but ingenious premise: we're all a bit ill most of the time, so what exactly is going on with our bodies? Lawton covers the science behind 100 mild ailments, such as sore throats, dead legs, dark circles under the eyes and a cricked neck. It's not important, but it is witty, compelling and deeply informed: the perfect guilty pleasure. [Best Books of the Year 2021] -- Michael Brooks * New Statesman *Science writer Graham Lawton spent months recording all his minor ailments, and then investigating why we all suffer from these daily health niggles. The result is this readable book, covering 120 minor complaints from hiccups and hay fever to piles and chilblains. * Woman's Weekly *

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Maggie Berghoff, Functional Medicine Nurse Practitioner, presents a personalized and accessible approach to reducing and reversing inflammation. Using thorough questionnaires to first identify your specific ailments, Eat Right for Your Inflammation Type prescribes the targeted regimens that will help you successfully tackle and live free of the major types of inflammation, including hormonal, digestive and more.Inflammation is at the core of the most common ailments people suffer today. Berghoff will address how we should change our lifestyle habits in order to root out the causes of specific inflammation types that lead to pain and illness. With helpful tips for healing, eating, and detoxing, and targeted lifestyle advice - such as which foods to avoid and how to build an anti-inflammatory pantry - Berghoff offers the most up-to-date instructions for living your best and healthiest life based on your specific inflammation type.

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Book SynopsisScience reveals the truth about how our food is making us mad and fat. Are you depressed or struggling to lose weight? You are not alone. 1 in 4 people are taking antidepressants and two thirds of us are obese or overweight. Something is clearly very wrong. Mad Diet lifts the lid on what is really going on with our food and provides an easy guide to restoring your mind and waistline.Mad Diet provides a fresh new approach to healthy eating, in a market full of ''gurus'' who don''t have the scientific knowledge to back up their claims, Suzanne Lockhart provides an accessible, scientific and empowering approach to healthy eating. By detailing how harmful processed foods are, and showing your how to eat better for your body and your mind, Mad Diet enables you to change your outlook on food with positive outcomes for your mental health. As Suzanne says: ''We really are what we eat. If we change what we eat we can change ourselve

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Book SynopsisWhen a devastating diagnosis tears author Donnie Kanter Winokur’s family apart, a service dog may be their best hope to stay together. Donnie Kanter Winokur and her husband, Harvey, never could have imagined the heart-wrenching struggle that becomes their new reality after they decide to adopt two infants from Russia. As Iyal and Morasha grow, it becomes clear that Iyal’s development is drastically lagging behind his sister’s. By age four, he has a devastating diagnosis: fetal alcohol syndrome. But naming their battle provides little relief as Iyal and his family try to cope with the lifelong impact of his invisible disability. As the Winokurs’ marriage is unraveling, Donnie and Harvey hang on to the last shreds of their own promise. Desperate to alleviate her son’s constant rages and their crushing toll on the family, Donnie comes up with an innovative, untested, four-pawed solution: a golden retriever service dog named Chancer. Chancer is specially trained to give Iyal a unique love he desperately needs. But in this true-life tale infused with moments of despair, tenderness, and humor, Chancer turns out to be what the entire family has needed to stay—and grow—together.Trade Review“The story of how Chancer helped the Winokurs and their son heal and grow closer is poignant and heartwarming. But what makes the book especially important is the frank way the author illuminates an underdiscussed disorder that affects as many as one child in twenty in the United States. An honest, informative, and uplifting memoir.” —Kirkus Reviews “This unique and candid memoir will be a helpful contribution.” —Library Journal “This is a heartwarming story of a childless couple who adopted two babies from Russia…Along the way, the story also shines a light on FAS, an under-discussed disorder. This new memoir is both illuminating and poignant.” —The Bark “What a story! What a dog! Winokur’s memoir is a testament to the power of love, family, and friendship.” —Jennifer S. Holland, author of the New York Times bestselling series Unlikely Friendships “Here, in a courageous and tenderly told mother’s memoir, is the inside story of parents who brought home their darling dream child from a Russian orphanage. In time—though still their precious, cherished child—the boy exhibited severe and irreversible cognitive and behavioral disabilities. In despair, in free fall, the parents grabbed for a lifeline. When the lifeline turned out to be attached to a shaggy four-legged big-hearted golden retriever, their life took an irreversible turn for the better.” —Melissa Fay Greene, author of The Underdogs: Children, Dogs, and the Power of Unconditional Love “Chancer is a moving and elegantly written memoir about marriage, motherhood, and a faithful dog who saves the day. Winokur has an elegant voice, and her humor fills even the most harrowing moments with hope. While this is a very personal tale, anyone who has ever been a parent, a partner, or a dog lover will relate.” —Rebecca Ascher-Walsh, author of Devoted and Loyal “Just as dogs lead soldiers safely across bomb-laden battlegrounds, the stalwart and brave Chancer leads his boy through daunting battles with fetal alcohol syndrome—saving not just the boy, but his entire family. An absorbing, hopeful memoir full of unlikely heroes.” —Maria Goodavage, author of New York Times bestsellers Soldier Dogs, Top Dog, and Secret Service Dogs “As the partner of a golden retriever guide dog, I was intrigued with the thought that a golden could effectively work with a boy born with fetal alcohol syndrome. The book, Chancer, did not disappoint. Donnie Winokur writes from the heart about her family’s struggle to address their son’s lifelong diagnosis and how Chancer, a well-trained, happy-go-lucky service dog lends his talents to calm their son and bring comfort to the whole family. It’s an honest view of disability, and the magic of a dog’s warmth and attention. MUST READ.” —Toni Eames MS, author of Partners in Independence: A Success Story of Dogs and the Disabled

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Book Synopsis'While I don’t have any choice in how long I have to live, I do have a choice in how I spend the time I have. And I’ve chosen not to spend it constantly stressing about cancer. I’ve chosen to enjoy the little things. I’ve chosen to laugh. And I’ve chosen to look back on my life and thank God for it.'In March 2017, Linda Nolan was diagnosed with secondary breast cancer and was given the terrible news that, while it was treatable, it was not curable. Her first thought was to worry about her family, who were still grieving the loss of their sister Bernie. Her second was, ‘But I’m alive and I’m going to fight it.’In From My Heart, Linda writes honestly about growing up in her big Irish family and finding fame with her sisters in The Nolans and reveals the shocking family secrets and feuds that threatened to tear them apart. She also describes her original battle with breast cancer and how the death of her husband left her deeply depressed, to the point of feeling suicidal. Just as she’d learned to embrace life again, and even to start dating, the cancer came back . . . In this warm, brave and funny memoir, Linda shows that it’s never too late to learn what really matters.

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Book SynopsisWhat is a migraine? If you asked five different migraine sufferers, you'd probably get five different answers. Why? Because migraines are different for everyone. Your migraine attacks are as unique as your fingerprints and the experience you have during an attack won't be the same as anyone else's. As there's no one way to get a migraine, there's also no one way to prevent or treat them. Researchers used to think migraine was a vascular condition, or one related to the blood vessels, but it's now classed as neurological, which means it's related to the nervous system. What's more, they don't yet know what causes you to get migraines, and there's no test you can have to get diagnosed. So migraines are a bit of a mystery. Frustrating, right? Don't worry. You don't need to know why you suffer from migraines to understand how to reduce the number of attacks you get or even avoid them altogether. The aim of this book is to help you figure out the best way to prevent your migraines. The first step is to try to understand your own experience. Then you'll be able to figure out how to reduce your attacks, or even stop them altogether.

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Book Synopsis'An invaluable collection' BBC'A seminal body of work that centres our voices authentically and unapologetically'Melissa Cummings-Quarry, co-author of Grown and co-founder of Black Girls Book ClubThe Colour of Madness is a groundbreaking anthology amplifying the voices of People of Colour and their experiences with mental health. In this compelling collection, edited by Dr Rianna Walcott and Dr Samara Linton, over seventy contributors share their stories, essays, poetry, short fiction and artwork. Showcasing the voices of those who have been ignored, this book brings solace to those who have shared similar experiences, and sheds light into the everyday impact of racism for those looking to further understand and combat this injustice.A vital and timely tribute to all those whose lives have been impacted by medical inequalities, this collection seeks to disrupt the whitewashed narrative of mental health in Britain and will help to positively transform the mental health and wellbeing of People of Colour.The book was first published in 2018. Editors Dr Samara Linton and Dr Rianna Walcott ended their relationship with their previous publisher in 2021 when the press was linked to a far-right group. The editors have since collaborated with a new publisher to present this refined edition complete with revised contributions, new contributors and powerful artwork.Trade ReviewInvaluable -- BBCThe Colour of Madness leaves my heart simultaneously aching at what Black and Brown people are forced to survive under, and full because I lost count of how many times I saw myself on these pages. -- Paula Akpan, journalist and authorThe Colour of Madness is a seminal body of work that centres our voices authentically and unapologetically. -- Melissa Cummings-Quarry, co-founder of Black Girls Book Club Full of beauty, pain, hope, sadness, humour, and a profound sense of power, this essential text captures the experience of mental health challenges for people of colour in their own words, through a simply stunning collection of poetry, story, and art. -- Dr Peter Olusoga, Chartered Psychologist and host of EightyPercentMental PodcastThis book, which shares the poignant lived voices of the racialised experience, is a welcome contribution to the mission to heal and positively transform our mental health, physical health and well-being. -- Dr Jacqui Dyer, health and social care consultant, Black Thrive Global DirectorThe Colour of Madness is one of those texts you can't read without a pencil to mark beautiful/relatable/heartbreaking quotes. Heading home to find my pencil. -- Serena Arthur, founder of the award-winning Onyx magazineI teach a BA module on Literature and Psychology and have been looking for a book like this for years! -- Samantha Walton, Lecturer: Bath Spa UniversityDeeply personal and sensitive...This book should be read by all trainees and seniors. Although it might make the reader feel uncomfortable, it will help them to build inclusive therapeutic relationships with patients from all ethnic backgrounds and improve the practical accessibility of mental healthcare. -- Anna Sri, head of GeopsychiatryThis collection is a painfully moving chronicle of structural harm; it is also a tender light in the darkness, guiding us towards collective healing -- Leah Cowan, author of Border NationA compassionate and hopeful book, encouraging us to be truly present and engage with the world around us beyond our biases. -- Pragya Agarwal, author of Sway: Unravelling Unconscious BiasThis beautiful curation will be a catalyst to our healing and emancipation. -- Seyi Akiwowo, author of How to Stay Safe Online: A digital self-care toolkit for developing resilience and allyship

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Book SynopsisSunday Times Memoir of the Year 2019An Post Irish Book of the Year 2019When Vicky Phelan delivered an emotionally charged statement from the steps of the Four Courts in April 2018 - having refused to sign a non-disclosure agreement in the settlement of her action against the HSE - she unearthed the medical and political scandal of our times. It would emerge that, like Vicky, 220 other women who were diagnosed with cervical cancer were not informed that a clinical audit -carried out by the national screen programme CervicalCheck - had revised their earlier, negative smear tests. Their cancers could possibly have been preventable.Since then, Vicky has become women's voice for justice on the issue, and her system-changing activism has made her a household name.In her memoir Overcoming, Vicky shares her remarkable personal story, from a life-threatening accident in early adulthood through to motherhood, a battle with depression, her devastating later discovery that her cancer had returned in shocking circumstances - and the ensuing detective-like scrutiny of events that led the charge for her history-making legal action.An inspiring story of rare resilience and power, Overcoming is an account of how one woman can move mountains - even when she is fighting for her own life - and of finding happiness and strength in the toughest of times.'Calls to mind the work of Emilie Pine, or the memoir by Maggie O'Farrell, I Am, I Am, I Am ... Overcoming is more than the retelling of an extraordinary life. Its pacing and gentleness leaves plenty of room for tears and for reflection' Irish IndependentTrade ReviewCalls to mind the work of Emilie Pine, or the memoir by Maggie O'Farrell, I Am, I Am, I Am ... Overcoming is more than the retelling of an extraordinary life. Its pacing and gentleness leaves plenty of room for tears and for reflection - Irish IndependentPowerful ... compelling - ImageRefreshingly honest ... Overcoming gives an incisive account of one of the country's biggest healthcare scandals from the perspective of a woman who refused to be silenced, took on the system, uncovered that scandal, and did women in this State a huge service. It also offers an insight into the strength of character, resilience, determination and courage of a woman who has been faced with and has overcome many other major challenges in her life - Irish Examiner*Memoir of the Year 2019* Overcoming clips along with the lithe and engaging pace of a chat with a close friend, and has the drama of a domestic page-turner. Phelan has written her name into history as an activist for Irish women - Sunday Times

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Book SynopsisInsomnia is responsible for a great deal of lost productivity, accidents and suffering. Ironically, the more you try to sleep, the worse the situation becomes - so the key is to stop gritting your teeth and attempting to wrestle your wakefulness to the ground. In Beating Insomnia, Dr Tim Cantopher will help you to achieve a calm acceptance of your sleeplessness in the short term, so you can focus on solving the problem in the longer term. Firstly, you need to manage the stress or anxiety that might be underpinning your insomnia, and much of the book will show you how to do practical strategies using relaxation exercises and mindfulness. It will also help you to keep a sleep diary, to tackle specific problems which might be interfering with your sleep, and will give you advice on when - and when not - to consider medication to help you sleep.By working at the strategies in this book your insomnia will improve significantly and you will experience more peaceful nights.

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Book Synopsis'A must-have for sufferers, medics, caterers and restaurant staff' - Ian MarberThis authoritative, accessible and supportive book will help you to find out if you or child need to avoid gluten, and how to set about getting a diagnosis. If you do need to avoid gluten - or if you already know you or a family member are coeliac - it will help you to understand labelling, to shop safely (and affordably), to eat out without fear, and to make the best healthy, gluten-free choices for your diet. There is plenty of psychological and emotional support, and insight into managing everyday challenges, from safe travel to personal care and other non-food exposures. The book also gives some insight into the latest research into coeliac disease, and possible future developments for managing the condition, giving continued hope that the newest, groundbreaking therapies may transform the lives of coeliacs ten years hence. Practical, readable and with a Foreword by Coeliac UK, this book is indispensable for anyone seeking the very latest information and advice on how to live the best possible gluten-free life.Trade Review"Coeliac disease represents a confusing journey for so many people, and this book provides an accurate and supportive guide to help clear away the fog along the way." -- Dr Chris Steele"This compact book packs a wealth of information ... I have read dozens of books about celiac disease but learned so much in Gazzola's overview of the discovery of the cause ... one of the go-to books for those with the disease ..." -- Linda Hughes * Celebrate Gluten-Free *"This book will help those anxious about the condition to understand more about it. Chapters on symptoms, diagnosis and testing are followed by practical advice on managing the disease, including the emotional and psychological effects - an area too often overlooked." -- Sarah Stacey * You Magazine *"... a fantastic support for those with a diagnosis... provides much more than 'just the basics' of the condition and will give comfort and reassurance to those bewildered by recent diagnosis... an excellent book." -- Ursula Arens * Network Health Dietitians *"... well-written... factually accurate... easy to read... The contents are well selected and up to date... a useful addition to the bookshelf of anyone with coeliac disease, particularly the newly diagnosed." -- Tanya Thomas, RD * Dietetics Today *"There is a huge amount of information packed into this slim little volume... a must-read bible of a book" -- Ruth Holroyd * What Allergy? *"The most informative book on coeliac disease I have ever read - all coeliacs should have a copy." -- John Burke * GFLiving.com *"I recommend this book to anyone who is newly diagnosed with coeliac to deal with the transition to a gluten-free life as well as those who've been living with coeliac disease for some time and would like a refresher." -- Sian Drew, AKA Gluten-Free Mrs D

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Book SynopsisFr Tony Coote was just fifty-three years old in February 2018 when he was diagnosed with Motor Neuron Disease. Just a few short months later, he found himself confined to a wheelchair. But rather than succumbing to the darkness that threatened to overwhelm him in the days after his diagnosis, he drew on his powerful faith and unwavering belief in life and found a way to light, hope and acceptance.From growing up in Fairview, to serving in the dioceses in Ballymun and later Mount Merrion and Kilmacud, and his charity work while in UCD, Fr Tony takes us on the journey of his life and shows us how, through this devastating illness, he came to know the true meaning and nature of God's love.Sadly, Tony passed away on the 28 August 2019 but his memoir and his message of hope, strength and unwavering faith live on. 'Our lives will never be measured in words spoken or success achieved but rather how we live and how our life has affected those around us.' Fr Tony CooteTrade ReviewEloquent and painfully insightful ... [Live While You Can] is a book about what it means to live gracefully, to live with faith and to appreciate every day, no matter what life throws at you. - Irish TimesEvery so often a guest comes my way that makes you stop in your tracks; for his humour, humility and humanity, Tony Coote is one such gentleman. This story is salutatory and important - Ryan TubridyThis book is about Tony's personal story. It is a story that will change the way every reader will look on his or her own life. - Archbishop Diarmud MartinI know that my life is richer as a result of knowing Fr Tony and I'm sure, when you turn the last page of this book, yours will be too. - Claire ByrneMeeting Fr Tony Coote was transformative. He is truly a one off. An amazing, inspirational, courageous and humane individual. He radiates kindness and great humour. People have an immense love for him and one can instantly see why. - Camille O'Sullivan

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Book SynopsisIn the two decades since this book was first published, diagnoses of this disease have exploded. Most patients with fibromyalgia are on as astonishing array of medications--sometimes taking over 10 different medications and supplements a day to treat symptoms ranging from muscle pain and fatigue to hypoglycemia, IBS, and chronic candidiasis--and they still can't control their pain. What Your Doctor May Not Tell You About Fibromyalgia is still the only protocol that actually treats the condition, reduces drug dependency, and offers an actual cure. The fourth edition goes deeper into understanding the disease and the early intervention options that are available. With special attention paid to fatigue and pain management, Dr. St. Armand goes into great detail about the big issues surrounding fibromyalgia today, including:A close look at supplements, including CBS oil--an unregulated market without the same scientific rigor as most medicationsGuaifenesin as a drug that does work, eliminating symptoms and restoring normal life to an astonishing 90 percent of the fibromyalgia sufferersA discussion of pharmaceuticals in treatment, and why "medical Band-Aids" won't treat the disease

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Book SynopsisLearn breakthrough self-activation techniques to: ·Become more engaged with your life ·Enjoy daily activities ·Feel able to face challenges ·Stop avoiding social situations ·Feel strong and competent again ·Conquer the obstacles that keep depression going ·Stop making decisions based on your moods ·Get back on track with your life goals ·Recognize the habits and patterns that fuel your depressionAchieve medication-free recoveryBehavioral activation therapy offers effective, fast relief from depression. This powerful and progressive therapy steers away from the idea that depression symptoms represent an illness or weakness. Instead, depression is merely a signpost pointing directly at the things that need to change in one's life. Its engaging exercises make it easy for you to focus on activities that will inspire you with feelings of pleasure, mastery, and engagement. Learn to develop a list of enjoyable activities, or activities you need to engage in as a part of a normal and satisfying life. Begin with the easiest (or sometimes, the most indispensable) activities on your the list, and learn how to tackle them one by one. This simple, profound process will connect you with naturally occurring rewards, which are powerful antidotes to feelings of depression. With this foundation, go on to change how you approach your day-to-day life-your daily activities, the choices you make, and the way you cope with life's ups and downs. You'll find this proven-effective approach to coping with depression easy to master.

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Book SynopsisHighly sensitive people (HSPs), who make up some 20 per cent of the population , are individuals who both enjoy and suffer from a finely tuned neurological system. This condition can be a gift, but until HSPs master their sensitive nervous systems, they operate in a constant state of over stimulation.

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Book Synopsis“Essential reading for COVID times. . . . The tool we all need right now: a smart, straightforward guide that speaks directly to the question: How can I build a strong immune system? The book is packed with clear, actionable advice for building a strong immune system, losing weight, feeling younger and aging beautifully.” —Yahoo! LifeHow you age is up to you. And it’s easy to take charge. From the renowned integrative doctor Frank Lipman comes a radically simple program to reverse the symptoms we reflexively call “normal aging,” including feeling achy, stiff, sluggish, weak, and vulnerable to chronic illness. This improves not only our life span but, more importantly, our health span—our quality of life and how we feel. Built on a series of lifestyle changes that energize the body and build and strengthen its immune system, The New Rules of Aging Well is based on ancient wisdom backed up by science: Eat less and practice intermittent fasting. Do 20 minutes a day of something meditative. Switch to gentler workouts, but move as much as possible. Unlock the incredible power of mushrooms. Grow your tribe. Walk barefoot when you can. The result: a rejuvenated you that looks great and feels healthy, happy, sexy, agile, and strong.Trade Review“Essential reading for COVID times. . . . The New Rules of Aging Well is the tool we all need right now: a smart, straightforward guide that speaks directly to the question: How can I build a strong immune system? The book is packed with clear, actionable advice for building a strong immune system, losing weight, feeling younger and aging beautifully. . . . We were surprised by some of the advice in the book, because it’s so…easy. . . . [The New Rules of Aging Well] just might change your perspective on this crazy time we’re living through—reframing it as a call to action, a time to build strength and immunity and become the best version of yourself. Grab a friend, and jump in together. There’s a lot of uncertainty in the world right now—this is one thing we know will make you feel better."—Yahoo! Life “Immune competence and responsiveness, collectively referred to as immune resilience, has emerged as one of the most fundamental metrics defining a healthy human. And while immune resilience generally declines with age, it is now clear that our lifestyle choices profoundly influence this decline, even to the extent of rejuvenating the competency of immune function. In Dr. Lipman’s The New Rules of Aging Well, you will gain the tools to realize this goal, while you regain strength and vitality as well. This is profound information, validated by our most up-to-date research, that will undoubtedly pave the way for your health and longevity.” —David Perlmutter, MD, author of the New York Times bestsellers Grain Brain and Brain Maker “Dr. Frank Lipman has done it again. This OG of functional medicine has been my go-to health expert for over two decades, and for good reason: in the overcrowded digital world of wellness, he always sets it straight and is always on the cutting edge. Now he tackles the nuances of aging with clarity—and I trust every word.”—Bobbi Brown “The slow decline into disease and disability as we age is far from inevitable. The New Rules of Aging Well provides a science based, simple, practical set of guidelines that synthesizes decades of research on longevity into a plan to build resilience and vitality as we age, adding more life to your years, and more years to your life. A must-read for anyone from 20 to 120!”—Mark Hyman, MD, author of the New York Times bestseller Food Fix: How to Save Our Health, Our Economy, Our Communities, and Our Planet—One Bite at a Time “This is the best book I’ve read on how to make the years after 40 (okay, okay, 54) your healthiest ever—life-changing and encouraging!”—Téa Leoni “I love Dr. Lipman’s philosophy toward living a longer, healthier, stronger life. Since I began working with him, nearly ten years ago, his approach has had an incredible impact on my well-being. This book lays out a straightforward and usable path for optimizing our health and teaches us that age, is in fact, just a number.”—Seamus Mullen, chef and cookbook author

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Book SynopsisAutism manifests in an incredible diversity of characteristics, including but by no means limited to communication issues, repetitive behaviour, and lack of eye contact. In this important book, two experienced physicians go behind the diagnostic labels and the consultation room to a holistic approach for autism.For each unique child, they ask how behaviour differs in different places or with different people, and why; they explore the influences of different types of food; and they ask what sensory needs lie behind particular behaviour. Their approach encompasses not only medical but, primarily, social, pedagogical and environmental considerations, and its from this starting point that they endeavour to build a community of support for a child. This approach challenges family members and professional caregivers to step out of their silos and work together in dynamic, therapeutic communities. Autism: Meet Me Who I Am tells the story of this journey of co-working, drawing inspiration from the children themselves.

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Book SynopsisIf pain-free joints are the goal, qigong movements can help! According to the Centers for Disease Control, over fifty million Americans struggle with doctor-diagnosed arthritis. Obesity and inactivity are proven aggravating factors, limiting mobility and making everyday activities difficult and painful. For many, arthritis progresses to the point where they will have to manage pain for years to come. Some will have little choice but to rely on prescription medication. For the millions of others with joint pain, there is hope. By committing to a series of simple exercises, we can remain loose and flexible. We can prevent and heal injuries to maintain flexible, healthy joints. Motion is the key, and in this book Dr. Yang, Jwing-Ming will get you moving. You will regain natural, pain-free motion, and suppleness with qigong, a timeless Chinese art that promotes healing, flexibility, and balance. The gentle, meditative movements emphasize proper motion in coordination with breath, making qigong the right choice for preventing, treating, and even reversing arthritis. This book presents 46 movements to help you loosen, stretch, strengthen, heal, and maintain comfortable, flexible joints for a lifetime. You will learn what qigong is and why it is a good choice for treating arthritis and maintaining healthy joints 4 gentle torso-loosening movements 9 hand massage movements and techniques 6 massage methods for immediate relief 3 movements for neck, spine, and waist 7 movements for fingers, hands, and wrists 8 movements for elbows and shoulders 4 movements for toes and ankles 5 movements for hips and knees Many people who live with joint pain rely on acupuncture, chiropractic treatments, and even surgery. By committing to a simple qigong practice, you can begin to take care of your own joints, with less reliance on others.

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Book SynopsisA Medicine Through Food™ Guide "This book has the answers that conventional medicine keeps missing. I highly recommend."—Christiane Northrup, MD, New York Times bestselling author Includes over 100 recipes, worksheets, and tools to help create a personal nutritional plan! Drugs that claim to prevent or redress bone loss can actually cause bones to crumble and break. Calcium supplements, fortified processed food, and pasteurized dairy don't work because the calcium in them doesn't reach our bones. It’s a grim picture, but The Healthy Bones Nutrition Plan and Cookbook can help. Coauthors Dr. Laura Kelly and Helen Bryman Kelly, daughter and mother, have a firm grasp on the disciplines concerned with bone health, including nutrient absorption and bone metabolism. They offer readers a natural, effective, and safe approach to conserving bone mass and building healthy bones by creating a personalized nutrition plan that includes eating the right foods in the right combinations. The authors’ quest for a natural, effective, safe way to prevent and treat bone loss began after 20 years of frustration, during which Helen tried supplements and several popular dietary approaches to arrest bone loss, only to see her bones continue to deteriorate year by year. Drawing on her knowledge of metabolic science and a rigorous examination of current research, Laura created a unique diet-based approach to bone health that allowed Helen’s body to absorb the nutrients that are naturally present in whole foods. Helen has been following her personal nutrition plan for four years and has stopped her bone loss completely—without taking any pharmaceuticals. Part One of the book begins with a primer on bone metabolism, including the roles of individual vitamins, minerals, and enzymes that can help build strong bones. Building on this knowledge and more, the authors provide a framework and worksheets so readers can use the recipes and work with their doctors to create their personal nutrition plan for skeletal health. The book includes more than 100 bone-health recipes ranging from sauces and small plates to soups, salads, and main dishes, drinks and desserts. The authors also explain how to make staple ingredients such as ghee and bone health vinegar and how to grow shiitake mushrooms—an important source of vitamin D. Readers can count on their personal nutrition plans and the Kellys’ recipes to provide food that helps calcium reach, and potentially strengthen, their bones.Trade Review“Calcium supplements and drugs are not the answer to preventing or treating osteoporosis. The Healthy Bones Nutrition Plan and Cookbook has the answers that conventional medicine keeps missing. I highly recommend this terrific book.”--Christiane Northrup, MD, ob/gyn physician; author of Goddesses Never Age “It’s hard to ignore, these days, that what we eat affects the state of our health, and much of our health depends on the state of our guts (microbiome). As we bump up against disease, it can be a scary road as to which way to turn and whom to trust. Understanding that we hold the power to reverse and prevent disease, most often through food alone, is the most powerful nugget of wisdom we can hold. Dr. Laura Kelly and her mother, Helen Bryman Kelly, thoroughly explain why osteoporosis is most often due to deficiency, not disease, and how and why to prepare traditional foods for bone health as well as overall gut health. They debunk many of the myths touted in today’s food culture and demonstrate how to have an integrated and empowering conversation with your doctor. Writing from firsthand experience, these authors have dotted every “I” and crossed every “T” when it comes to eating for bone health. From homemade calcium-rich vinegar to fermented probiotic drinks to finding the balance with occasional treats, this book supplies easy-to-make, targeted recipes as well as personal worksheets to map out your plan and track your progress. This is a must-read for those looking to treat osteoporosis and for anyone looking to understand nutrition, eat traditionally, and thrive.”--Hilary Boynton, coauthor of The Heal Your Gut Cookbook“The Healthy Bones Nutrition Plan and Cookbook is such an important source of valuable information about eating right to avoid bone loss. Every woman needs a copy in her library.”--Shannon Hayes, author of The Grassfed Gourmet Cookbook

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Book SynopsisIncludes one month of deeply nutritious, kid-friendly, whole foods recipes, meal plans, and detailed shopping lists to make life easier! "Informative and user-friendly. . . . the dishes are beautifully and simply photographed, and recipes are uncomplicated and attainable . . . . As a mother with a passion for delicious and healthy food I found this book inspiring."—Natural Medicine Journal "This is a must-read for anyone involved in the health and well-being of children! It’s valuable information we all need to hear."—Hilary Boynton, author of The Heal Your Gut Cookbook The Grain-Free, Sugar-Free, Dairy-Free Family Cookbook offers a new system to preparing food and approaching the kitchen that gets kids involved in cooking, encouraging excitement around food (a major challenge with restrictive diets). The recipes are rich in healthy fats, nutrient-dense vegetables, ferments, and grass-fed meats, and include snacks, school lunches, and delicious sweet treats that rival the flavors of sugar-dense desserts. By following Leah’s meal plans, parents will be sure to please everyone in the family and make cooking on a restrictive diet enjoyable and doable over a long period of time. Families that know they would like to rid themselves of grain, sugar, and dairy, but are intimidated by starting, will find Webb’s advice and troubleshooting invaluable. Recipes include: Breakfasts and “breads” Main courses Vegetable sides and salads Soups and stews Snacks Sauces, dips, and dressings Smoothies and other drinks Ferments Sweet Treats The cookbook outlines family-tested methods that make for effective and efficient preparation, including everyday basic recipes that will become part of a cook’s intuitive process over time. The best part is that although Leah prepares nearly every single one of her family’s breakfasts, lunches, dinners, and snacks using whole food ingredients, she only spends four to six hours on food preparation per week! Through stocking her freezer, prepping the kitchen, shopping and cooking in bulk, and consistently planning meals, this diet plan is not only possible; it is manageable and fulfilling. Prepare for this cookbook to radically change your life!Trade Review“As a busy mom and nutrition therapist, trying to strategize meals that everyone in my family will eat on a grain-, sugar-, and dairy-free diet can be exhausting. Leah Webb’s book takes the work out of the daily ‘what are we going to eat?’ conundrum. The recipes are doable even on busy weekdays and have high kid-appeal. Her raw, relatable experiences with feeding and loving her children round this book into a parenting guide, nutrition primer, and cookbook. The best family focused cookbook I’ve ever come across.”—Jess Higgins Kelley, coauthor of The Metabolic Approach to Cancer and Bioregulatory Medicine“Mothers are my heroes! And here another mother has had a steep learning curve in understanding how to heal her children. Having helped her own family, Leah Webb is now generously sharing what she learned on her journey. Parents will find this book very helpful! It is full of practical tips and good ideas on how to feed children from day to day and make the whole process happy and doable.”—Natasha Campbell-McBride, MD, author of Gut and Psychology Syndrome“Leah Webb’s The Grain-Free, Sugar-Free, Dairy-Free Family Cookbook should be in the hands of any family looking to manage multiple food allergies or simply eat healthfully in the face of chronic illness. If you are looking to learn the hows and whys of dietary change in an approachable way, as well as try some kid- and family-friendly recipes and meal plans, this book is for you!”—Mickey Trescott, NTP, author of The Autoimmune Paleo Cookbook and The Nutrient-Dense Kitchen“The Grain-Free, Sugar-free, Dairy-free Family Cookbook should not be seen as just part of an unusual dietary niche as more and more families are now faced with illnesses and will find important solutions in this comprehensive book. Leah Webb tells the compelling story of her own journey in a compassionate and informed manner. Inspired by her family’s serious health conditions, she explored a grain-free, dairy-free, sugar-free diet due to its purported benefits on gut health and found it changed the way she cared for her two children. While filled with many time- and kid-friendly recipes, this book is more than just a cookbook. Practical strategies are offered to assist families transitioning to a healthful way of eating and in regaining health while on a budget. Sections on creating a kitchen, stocking the pantry, and meal planning offer practical advice for all readers and eaters, and the resources and thorough bibliography will help those desiring further inquiry. Make room for this book on your kitchen counter!”—Michelle Perro, MD, author of What’s Making Our Children Sick?“Us mamas who walk the walk and have found the beautiful power of food as medicine want to shout from the rooftops to prevent others from enduring the pain of chronic illness. As we begin to understand the intricacies and differences of our microbiomes, we are realizing more and more that personalized medicine and intuitive eating are vital. Returning to a baseline with real food is where the magic unfolds. Yet for so many, with the swirling of life’s busyness, this seems impossible. Leah not only inspires us with her own honest reflections, she sets us up for delicious success by teaching us the rudimentary and lost life skill of cooking. It does not have to be complicated, but you do have to be dedicated—a small price to pay for health. This is a must-read for anyone involved in the health and well-being of children! It’s valuable information we all need to hear.”—Hilary Boynton, author of The Heal Your Gut Cookbook

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Book SynopsisMost children are exposed to a traumatic event by age sixteen, and while some may recover from the shock, many others struggle with the lingering flashbacks, hypervigilance, and insomnia that are associated with post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD). The PTSD Workbook for Teens is the first workbook for teens with PTSD and trauma-related difficulties. It incorporates cognitive behavioural therapy (CBT), trauma-focused cognitive behavioural therapy, and dialectical behaviour therapy (DBT), an approach that it proven to help teens work through their symptoms and make progress in overcoming them. Each worksheet and activity encourages teen readers to re-establish a sense of safety, manage their thoughts and feelings appropriately, remember and mourn their traumatic experience, and reconnect with a positive sense of self. Written by a psychologist specializing in trauma with over twenty years of experience, this workbook will help thousands of teens take back their lives from traumatic memories and PTSD-related symptoms.

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Book SynopsisFrom aspirin and ibuprofen to antihistamines and cortisone, anti-inflammatory drugs are now the top-selling pharmaceuticals in the world. But daily use of these powerful drugs comes with a price: side effects, many of which can lead to other chronic conditions and the further use of medications. In this practical guide to natural remedies for inflammation, naturopath Christopher Vasey explores 38 anti-inflammatory herbs, such as laurel, basil, turmeric, and devil's claw, as well as other natural substances, such as propolis and fish oil. He explains which conditions each addresses most effectively, proper dosage, and the best methods of ingestion. Vasey explains how, like fever, inflammation is a defensive reaction of the body and also carries out a cleansing process, which natural remedies support but pharmaceuticals can destabilize by contributing more toxins to the internal terrain. He examines many of the most common inflammation-related ailments--such as allergies, asthma, conjunctivitis, bronchitis, sinusitis, cystitis, tendonitis, arthritis, eczema, and sciatica--and explains which medicinal plant or food supplement is best suited to safely alleviate unpleasant symptoms while helping the body complete the healing the inflammation was initiated to perform. Revealing the important role of omega-3s in defending the body against inflammation and reducing the damage caused by chronic inflammation, Vasey explores what foods are rich in these key molecules, how much must be eaten to defend the body, and what omega-3 supplements are most suited to your body's needs. The author also examines how to deacidify the body, as acids have an inflammatory effect, as well as how to use hydrotherapy to calm inflammation.Trade Review“This book contains very valuable information. The author has provided the background of each herb and its dose for a particular health condition. It is easy to read and will serve as a useful source of information for those who are interested in herbal remedies for inflammation.” * Kedar N. Prasad, Ph.D., author of Fighting Cancer with Vitamins and Antioxidants *Table of ContentsPart OneThe Inflammation Syndrome1 The Body’s Defenses Inflammation Reactions2 Physical Effects of Inflammation Redness, Swelling, Pain, and Heat3 Fifty Illnesses Characterized by Inflammation Common Examples of Inflammation Symptoms4 How Anti-Inflammatory Agents Work The Biochemistry of InflammationPart TwoNatural Substances That Fight Inflammation5 Eighteen Anti-Inflammatory Plants Cortisone Stimulators, Inflammation Blockers, and Antihistamines6 Supplements and Diets for Fighting Inflammation Omega-3s and Alkaline Minerals7 Hydrotherapy The Anti-Inflammatory Effect of Cold WaterAppendix: Directory of Illnesses andRecommended Anti-Inflammatories Illustration Credits Index

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Book SynopsisChronic candida is an invisible epidemic in our society today that is lacking a complete and effective health care regimen. Millions of people are suffering unwittingly with this condition as it may be an underlying contributor to numerous gastrointestinal disturbances, mental health conditions, neurological disorders, impaired cognitive or learning functions, antisocial behavior and conduct disorders, autoimmunity, addiction, inflammation, genitourinary, metabolic and endocrine system disorders, and much more. Holistic health counselor Cynthia Perkins has diligently researched the topic for nearly three decades and presents her findings in this groundbreaking book. Healing Chronic Candida is your definitive guide to combating yeast overgrowth and its associated conditions. As the most up-to-date and comprehensive book on the subject at this time, it tackles critical issues that are often overlooked in the literature and treatment itself that can undermine healing like mutation and resistance, biofilms, co-infection with other microbes like SIBO, excess sympathetic nervous system activity, adrenal fatigue, sugar and carb addiction, contraindications with nutritional supplements or antifungals and other complications like excess histamine and glutamate. Supported by hundreds of scientific studies Healing Chronic Candida will help you understand the magnitude and complexity of the problem, identify common yeast related conditions and develop a self-care protocol that optimizes your healing. It dispels the common myths and misinformation that abound around this topic and empowers the individual by arming them with the cutting-edge knowledge needed to take control of their own healing journey. Integrative Psychiatrist, Dr. James Greenblatt, writes in the foreword that "Healing Chronic Candida is the most innovative, inclusive treatment model for candida I have encountered."

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Book SynopsisIf you have been diagnosed with cataracts or are concerned you may have them, get detailed and understandable answers to your questions with Cataracts: A Patient’s Guide to Treatment, Third Edition, newly updated to include the latest information on rapidly-evolving cataract surgical and lens implant technologies.Even though cataract surgery is performed several million times a year, it is common for patients to have questions, concerns, and misconceptions when it comes to the surgery. This useful resource covers the most commonly-asked questions with clear, understandable explanations.Two foremost cataract experts walk readers through the procedure and explain why cataracts form, how they are diagnosed, how they are treated, and what other eye conditions may affect cataract surgery, all in a way that is easily understandable for patients and their families.Easy-to-read and brief in length, it nonetheless provides comprehensive information on patient-specific issues that affect cataract surgery success and outcomes. It serves as an excellent supplement to information and advice obtained from the patient’s own eye doctor.A few of the questions answered inside Cataracts: A Patient’s Guide, Third Edition are: How are cataracts diagnosed? How do I know if I should have cataract surgery? What kind of anaesthesia is used during surgery? Which of the intraocular lens implant options should I consider? What is the role of lasers in cataract surgery? What is the recovery like after surgery? Will I still need glasses or contacts after surgery? Can I have surgery if I have glaucoma or other eye conditions? After reading this book, you will be able to make a well-informed decision about cataract surgery and will understand much more about the range of artificial lens implant options that can get you seeing clearly again.Table of ContentsDedicationIntroductionChapter 1 How the Human Eye WorksChapter 2 Understanding CataractsChapter 3 Getting a DiagnosisChapter 4 Your Intraocular LensChapter 5 Planning for Cataract SurgerySee the Color Atlas after page 54Chapter 6 Undergoing Cataract SurgeryChapter 7 Recovering From SurgeryChapter 8 Reducing Dependence on EyeglassesChapter 9 Special Conditions and Cataract SurgeryConclusionGlossaryResourcesAbout the AuthorsIndex

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Book SynopsisModern medicine considers Autism to be an “incurable diagnosis,” but Warrior Mom challenges this claim, sharing one mother’s journey to heal her son.For any parent who has heard the chilling words "your child has autism," Tracy Slepcevic offers hope, inspiration, and advice to help you navigate the system, evaluate different treatment options, and heal your child’s underlying conditions. After her son Noah had a severe regression after meeting all his milestones, Tracy spent years trying to figure out what was wrong with her little boy. Once given a diagnosis, doctors said Noah would never lead a fully functioning life, but Tracy knew this was not her son’s fate. Refusing to give up, Tracy read dozens of books, attended autism conferences, and spent countless hours researching how to heal her child. She was determined to turn her son around from what doctor’s called an “incurable diagnosis” so that Noah could live his best life possible. Over the years, Noah made great progress with biomedical intervention and lives a fully functional life today with a bright future ahead of him. Warrior Mom is an inspiring story of hope and an indispensable guidebook for any parent desperate to hear the truth that autism is not a hopeless diagnosis and that many underlying conditions associated with autism are treatable.Trade Review“An inspiring testimony to the miraculous power of maternal love.”~Robert F. Kennedy, Jr., Human Rights Attorney and New York Times Bestselling Author“If you are holding this book in your hand, something made you pick it up. Whether you call it intuition, divine guidance, or sheer luck, the hundreds of families I have interviewed that have successfully recovered their children from autism all describe a moment just like Tracy’s as the first day of the rest of their lives. I have also interviewed many parents who express perpetual guilt for not acting upon their instincts in moments like this because their pediatrician, family member, or a visit to the CDC’s website talked them out of it. Now they angst over the critical time that was lost in the journey to their child’s recovery. Put your fear aside, forget what you have heard from the news, and relieve yourself of your allegiance to medical authority. What your gut is telling you right now is that there is hope, and you will understand why by the time you finish reading this extraordinary book.”~Del Bigtree, Executive Producer of Vaxxed: From Cover-Up To Catastrophe, Host of TheHighWire.com, and CEO of Informed Consent Action Network (ICAN)“A perfect read for not only the parent of a newly diagnosed child with autism but also for parents who desire to know more about additional outside-the-box medical treatments. This is a book of strength and encouragement that demonstrates how tenacity and dedication can improve the quality of life of a child with autism by identifying and treating the underlying medical issues commonly associated with autism, in turn greatly enhancing the effectiveness of therapies – all thanks to the hard work of Warrior Moms like Tracy who never stop fighting for their children.”~Jerry Kartzinel, M.D., Pediatrician and New York Times Bestselling Co-Author of Healing and Preventing Autism“Warrior Mom tells the tragic – and ultimately heroic – story of a mother’s experience of having her normal healthy baby boy develop autism from routine childhood vaccines. This story is all too common. But Tracy’s approach to her son’s condition is not common at all. Instead of accepting her son’s prognosis, she got busy finding answers and putting them into practice – with remarkable results. The book you hold in your hands is a personal story of a mother’s journey through her child’s autism diagnosis and care. It is also a handbook for what to do if you or a loved one are faced with the same situation.”~Christiane Northrup, M.D., New York Times bestselling author of Women’s Bodies, Women’s Wisdom, The Wisdom of Menopause, and Goddesses Never Age“Autism is a treatable condition, and recovery is possible. This shouldn’t be a controversial statement and reading Tracy Slepcevic’s excellent account of her journey with her son Noah will resonate with parents the world over wrestling with an autism diagnosis. Like Tracy, you too can treat your child’s autism.”~J.B. Handley, Co-Founder, Generation Rescue. Author of How to End the Autism Epidemic and Underestimated: An Autism Miracle“God’s spirit is inviting us at this moment in time to consider what the voice of God’s people will be. Tracy’s powerful story of her journey with her son Noah is a testament to a mother’s faith when faced with adversity. Warrior Mom is a sobering look at the challenges parents face today. Its broad and deep range of perspectives will assist many parents in their search for answers and a clear picture of what life looks like when you put your faith and trust in the hands of God.”~Nick Vujicic, Evangelist & Global New York Times Bestselling Author“Autism Spectrum Disorder has skyrocketed over the past two decades. What used to be a very rare disorder is now projected to be one in every two children by 2032. Tracy Slepcevic (aka Warrior Mom) has written a story with compassion, faith, and unconditional love that is anchored in the most challenging journey a parent will ever know, providing insights into how to functionally support and emotionally embrace the child that is captured within.”~Judy Mikovits, Ph.D., Scientist, Researcher, and New York Times Bestselling Author

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Book SynopsisTake heartcontrolling your blood pressure is easy with this beginner''s cookbook. If you''ve been diagnosed with high blood pressure, changing the way you eat can make all the difference. Reducing High Blood Pressure for Beginners can help you manageor even preventhypertension through delicious, nutritious recipes that you can cook at home with ease. Join the millions of Americans who have lowered their blood pressure through the DASH diet (Dietary Approaches to Stop Hypertension). Reducing High Blood Pressure for Beginners can transform your health and well-being with time-saving, budget-friendly meals you''ll love: Fireside Beef Stew, 30-Minute Marinara, and Chicken Curry in a Hurry, to name a few. Inside this essential blood pressure cookbook you''ll find: Beginners welcomeThis hypertension-centric cookbook is perfect for beginners who are starting the path to better living. Savor the flavorThese pages are packed with 75 quick, easy recipesincluding meat dishes, vegetarian dishes, and even gluten-free dishesthat taste great and help lower blood pressure long-term. Get the factsClear, easy-to-understand medical information about causes, treatments, and the impact of lifestyle changes will help guide you on your way to improved health. Now you can control your blood pressure and enjoy delicious food at the same time.

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Book SynopsisLupus shares Wise Betty’s #MeNow movement to not only help those with Lupus find their path to ultimate healing and success in their health and well-being, but also to learn the best natural practices from those who have traveled the road ahead of them. Being diagnosed with Lupus can be terrifying. People are told they will get better if they do just what the doctors say. But what happens when they don’t? What happens when the symptoms get worse? Wise Betty has lived with Lupus all her adult life. Along the way, she has learned of many natural remedies that have led her to full remission. Lupus details those remedies for readers with Lupus and other autoimmune diseases, while also inviting them into Wise’s #MeNow community, a self-healing movement bringing together patients walking similar paths of self-healing. In Lupus, readers learn why it’s called “the disease of a thousand faces,” why most people with Lupus never heal their symptoms (and how to be different), what science and evidence-based medicine reveal the most successful Lupus patients do, and more! The journey to a better self is just beginning.

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Book SynopsisTackle Your First 90 Days of Sobriety With Ease. This impactful book will answer all of your questions about what to expect when you first get sober, so you can find success on this journey and ease in its process. Courtney Andersen is a sober coach who has walked the path of recovery for over a decade. In a series of insightful essays, she details what the first three months of sobriety look like and supports you as the process unfolds with expert advice and first-hand knowledge, so you can stick to your goal of not drinking. Each section also has guided journal prompts that you can answer right in the pages of this book, which help you stay accountable during your first 90 days. You’ll delve into topics like detox and withdrawal, creating new boundaries, setting routines that don’t center around alcohol, how to have fun in your new sober life and making a long-term plan for sobriety. Best of all, Courtney takes a refreshing, no B.S. approach to this subject - she tackles why AA might be off-putting, how grieving your old drinking life is okay, and what to do when conflicting thoughts like, “How can I have sex without alcohol?” arise. Sober Vibes, and the journal prompts that goes along with it, will support and guide as you begin the most important journey you’ll ever take. Get ready to quit alcohol for good, change your life for the better and usher in a healthier, more conscious lifestyle.

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Book SynopsisIf you''re like most parents, you want-more than anything-for your child to feel safe, loved, and confident that their needs will be met. However, this can be difficult when you''re sharing custody with an ex. Instead of working together, you may feel at war with one another, and in the end, nobody wins-especially your child. So, how can you ensure that you and your ex are on the same page when it comes to co-parenting? With this unique and highly practical guide, you''ll learn the science of attachment theory, and how to apply it to your co-parenting relationship. Secure attachment refers to the bond between a parent and young child, which gives that child a stable and secure basis from which to negotiate life going forward. A child with a secure base can weather the storms of trauma and life changes -such as those caused by divorce-much more easily than a child who doesn''t. Co-parents who understand this principle have a significant advantage, because they can lear

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Book SynopsisFor busy, stressed-out parents, it''s easy to lose sight of what matters the most-raising happy, conscientious, and compassionate kids who will grow up to make the world a better place. In the midst of rushing your child out the door in the morning, preparing meals, keeping house-not to mention working-you may feel bogged down, burned out, emotionally drained, and overstressed. And this stress can take a toll on your mental health and your relationship with your kids. What you need is your own space to unwind and reflect on what really matters.Based on the self-help hit Raising Good Humans, this guided journal offers simple writing practices to help you calm your own stress, work through difficult emotions, and set intentions for more mindful parenting. The prompts in this journal will also help you identify and explore your values, and challenge the negative habits you''ve learned from your parents, so you can interact with and respond to your children in more skillfu

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Book SynopsisWritten by a psychologist and based on the most effective couples therapy practices, The Couple Skills Workbook teaches readers how to boost their relationship IQ by cultivating greater self-awareness, as well as increased awareness of their partner''s needs. With this essential how-to, readers will learn how to navigate conflict, reconnect after fights, nurture intimacy, and build a solid foundation for a lasting and loving relationship.Boost your relationship IQ, and learn essential skills for relationship success! Do you ever feel like your romantic partner is on a completely different page? Are your arguments becoming more frequent and difficult to recover from emotionally? Do you feel disconnected, and long for that trust, intimacy, and connection you once shared? Despite our culture''s obsession with effortless, fairy tale romances, the real truth is that most relationships take work.Written by a psychologist and based on the most effective couples therapies, T

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Book SynopsisIn this expanded edition of a widely praised book, now available for the first time in North America, the renowned journalist Patrick Cockburn looks at his experience of contracting polio as a child in the context of a new pandemic, that of COVID-19. The parallels between what happened 65 years ago and today’s crisis are both striking and salutary. Cockburn was just six when he woke up one day in the summer of 1956 with a headache and a sore throat. His parents, Claud and Patricia, had recently returned to Ireland, to their house in East Cork, careless of the fact that polio had broken out in Cork City. Patrick caught the disease and was taken to the fever hospital. The virus attacks the nerves of the brain and the spinal cord, leading to paralysis of the muscles. Patrick could no longer walk. The Broken Boy is at once a memoir of Patrick Cockburn’s own experience of polio, a portrait of his parents, both prominent radicals, and the story of the Cork epidemic, the last great polio epidemic in the world.Trade Review“Written with affection and insight.” — Maeve Binchy “Charming, interesting and moving by turn.” — Sunday Telegraph “Engrossing . . . an often perceptive genre-defying gem . . . engaging and entertaining.” — Scotland on Sunday “This is wonderful writing . . . Brilliant . . . Cockburn has pulled off something remarkable.” — Observer “The best journalist's autobiography to appear for years . . . This is a story of endurance and a hugely adventurous mind, elegantly told.” — Evening Standard “Sad and entertaining, and altogether evocative of a vanished Ireland.”— Sunday Times

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Book SynopsisMost people understand the importance of a healthy gut microbiome for digestive health and overall wellbeing. Here, Mahmoud Ghannoum introduces an important component of the microbiome: the mycobiome—the fungi that live inside our bodies—and explains how diet affects this population and how its balance or imbalance can cause you to feel. Gut fungi respond quickly to dietary changes. Ghannoum outlines changes for fostering healthy fungi as well as diet plans, with more than 50 dietician-tested recipes, to cultivate a thriving mycobiome and methods for tweaking your lifestyle for long-term gut health.

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Book SynopsisReaders discover the"new cardiology and its cellular secrets" in the rescue, restoration, and renewal of cardiac health.

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Book SynopsisYour story is just beginning. In The Stronger than BPD Journal, influential BPD blogger, advocate, and peer educator Debbie Corso and psychotherapist Kathryn C. Holt offer guided writing activities to help you work through strong emotions, strengthen emotional resiliency, and build lasting relationships. If you have borderline personality disorder (BPD), you may have trouble managing your intense emotions, navigating day-to-day life, and maintaining healthy relationships. You may also have trouble seeing yourself clearly beyond your diagnosis. But you should know that-while BPD is a part of your life's story-BPD isn't the whole story.This unique journal offers gentle guided exercises based in dialectical behavior therapy (DBT) to help you balance your emotions, take time for self-care and exploration, and put a stop to overly critical self-judgment. You'll also learn to reduce stress, upsets, and triggers; gain resiliency; and improve communication with others. Writing can be a vehicle for profound self-reflection, exploration, and healing. This guided journal will help you take control of your emotions, gain insight into your unique mind, and start living the life you deserve.

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Book SynopsisA #1 AMAZON HOT NEW RELEASEFinally, an in-depth look at the things you can do—and the things you should avoid—to delay, slow down, or possibly prevent Alzheimer’s disease and other disorders of the aging brain Billions of dollars and decades of Alzheimer’s research targeting the hallmark plaques and tangles in the brain have failed to produce a meaningful treatment for people with the disease. Drawing from the extensive research into ketogenic dietary intervention that dramatically improved her husband’s early onset Alzheimer’s disease, Mary T. Newport offers new and practical approaches to taking control of the lifestyle risk factors in our everyday lives that threaten healthy brain aging.Clearly Keto for Healthy Brain Aging and Alzheimer’s Prevention provides the rationale and a detailed plan for adopting a whole food ketogenic Mediterranean-style diet to overcome insulin resistance and provide ketones as an alternative fuel to the brain. Trade Review“Clearly Keto reveals how targeting brain energetics is now validated as a powerful therapeutic approach for maintaining a healthy brain and reducing risk for Alzheimer’s disease. Dr. Mary Newport’s presentation of this fascinating, leading-edge information makes implementing this science something everyone can achieve.” —David Perlmutter, MD, FACN, board-certified neurologist and New York Times bestselling author of Drop Acid: The Surprising New Science of Uric Acid“Clearly Keto empowers us with knowledge to help take control of our medical destinies. There are so many steps we can make to prevent, delay, or slow the course of Alzheimer’s and Parkinson’s diseases, slow the growth of cancer cells, reduce or eliminate seizures, reverse or reduce psychiatric disorders, prevent neurodegenerative diseases, or simply lead healthier lives. On a very accessible level, Dr. Newport helps point out both the hows and the whys.” —Jim Abrahams, Executive Director of the Charlie Foundation for Ketogenic Therapies“Clearly Keto is a must-read for anyone looking to take care of their brain and health. Dr. Newport has done an incredible job of breaking down the science of ketosis and how ketones have a positive impact on our brains. Read this book and learn practical tips you can implement today from one the best!” —Dr. Ryan Lowery, CEO of Ketogenic.com

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Book SynopsisA self-involved academic struggling to cope with his own neurological problems, Jeff could hardly take care of himself, let alone a child with special needs, when his son, Ethan, was born. But despite multiple surgeries, hospitalizations, serious breathing and swallowing problems, hearing loss, and a challenging social environment in his first months of life, Ethan thrived—all the while teaching Jeff to take things as they came. And eight years later, the arrival from China of adopted baby sister Penelope took Jeff's on-the-job training to a whole new level.Ethan's instinct for fun proved the perfect complement to Jeff's determination to live life fully. He died too young, but not before he, Penelope, and their mother, Janet, taught Jeff that the true path to happiness was putting other people's needs before his own—and living in the moment rather than trying to control it.Trade Review2022 Best Book Awards Finalist in Nonfiction: Creative“About coping, self-sacrifice, and loss, The Fun Master is a moving memoir by a father who was transformed by his love for his child.”—Foreword Reviews“. . . bold and heartwarming . . . a powerful story of one father’s journey; a journey that is filled with realities bravely faced . . .”—Readers' Favorite, 5-star review“In this poignant memoir, Seitzer takes us inside the grueling day-to-day of parents turned inside out by the arrival of a child with intense medical needs, while reminding us that even in the most challenging times the joy and humor that children bring always shines through. And the love. The big, life-changing love.”—Nicola Kraus, co-author of The Nanny Diaries“Jeff Seitzer combines compassion, humor, and hard truths in this artfully written and beautiful story of a father’s dedication to his son, Ethan. It is a compelling story of personal growth, triumph over adversity, and love simultaneously both heart wrenching and heartwarming.”—George Bodenheimer, former President and Executive Chairman, ESPN“Jeff Seitzer shepherds readers through charming, poignant, and also heartbreaking tales of parenting, adoption, and the loss of a child. Through The Fun Master, I learned valuable lessons of love and resilience from the point of view of both parent and child, and I am reminded of why I pursued a career in medicine in the first place. This is a must-read for parents and medical professionals alike.”—Ron Bahar, MD, pediatric gastroenterologist and author of The Frontman“Jeff Seitzer writes beautifully about the love between parent and child. You will laugh, cry, and ultimately understand why children are our greatest teachers. Above all, this moving memoir honors his son's incredible impact on everyone he met.”—Nadine Kenney Johnstone, author of Of This Much I Am Sure“If life is learning, Jeff Seitzer is uniquely equipped. Bringing to bear his philosophical voice on the minutiae of raising a child with special needs, Seitzer has created a memoir as self-effacing as it is fearlessly honest.”—Sarah Terez Rosenblum, author of Herself When She's Missing“The Fun Master brings us face to face with the daily life of parenting a special needs child. Through inspirational writing, you will be taken to the most creative places in your mind and soul following this dad’s transformation through the complex role of fathering. An extraordinary, heartfelt story of loving and letting go.”—Anna Penenberg, author of Dancing in the Narrows“Beautifully told and deeply moving—a gripping tale about infinite joy and sadness alike, and about the ironies that life contains. It takes a powerful writer like Seitzer to treat these ironies with the right mix of involvement, distance, and wonder, and to show the impossible—namely how to reconcile the unreconcilable.”—Rainer Forst, winner of the Leibniz Prize and author of Toleration in Conflict“Jeff Seitzer has penned a beautiful memoir detailing the struggles of a faither with CMT. I found this book funny, inspiring and full of love. I hope he writes many more! ”—Clark Semmes, author of The Tribe of Thin Ankles“Beautifully crafted memoir.”—Heather Harpham, author of Happiness: A Memoir“If you like memoirs that are written beautifully and manage to quickly tug at your heartstrings, then you won’t want to overlook The Fun Master.”—Pick a Good Book review

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