Family and health Books

Book SynopsisGood and effective treatment in radiotherapy requires careful consideration of the complex variables involved as well as critical assessment of the techniques. This new edition of an established classic takes into account advances in imaging and treatment delivery and reflects the current state of the art in the practice of radiotherapy, emphasizing the underlying principles of treatment that can be applied for conventional, conformal, and novel treatments.Table of ContentsPreface.1. What you need to know before planning radiotherapy treatment. 2. Principles of radiotherapy planning. 3. Radiobiology and treatment planning. 4. Organs at risk and tolerance of normal tissues. 5. Principles of brachytherapy. 6. Emergency and palliative radiotherapy. 7. Skin. 8. Head and neck: general considerations. 9. Lip, ear, nose and treatment of the neck in skin cancer. 10. Oral cavity. 11. Oropharynx cancer and unknown primary tumours of the head and neck. 12. Hypopharynx. 13. Nasopharynx. 14. Larynx. 15. Salivary glands. 16. Sinuses: maxilla, ethmoid and nasal cavity tumours. 17. Orbit. 18. Central nervous system. 19. Thyroid and thymoma. 20. Lung. 21. Mesothelioma. 22. Breast. 23. Haematological malignancies. 24. Oesophagus and stomach. 25. Pancreas and liver. 26. Rectum. 27. Anus. 28. Prostate. 29. Bladder. 30. Testis. 31. Penis. 32. Cervix. 33. Uterus. 34. Vagina. 35. Vulva. 36. Sarcoma. 37. Paediatric tumours. 38. Radiotherapy for benign disease.

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Book SynopsisThe Milady Standard Haircutting System is a formalized system designed to make learning the foundational principles of haircutting easier, while ensuring a solid understanding of the technical and creative aspects of haircutting that will set students up for success throughout their career.The system teaches fifteen haircuts, each delivered via brief, segmented pieces of content, that allow for the information to be easily understood and retained. It then builds and strengthens the skills that are presented by means of repetition, revision, and exploration. The system also provides students with a conceptual understanding of the components involved, teaching them to clearly communicate their creative ideas to their guests and the ability to adapt the learned techniques to ensure their approach to each individual patron will yield equally successful results.

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Book SynopsisThe Breakthrough Therapy for Overcoming Anxiety, Stress, and Trauma EMDR (Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing) is now recognized as one of the most effective treatment modalities for trauma, PTSD, anxiety, depression, addiction, and beyond. EMDR For Dummies is a user-friendly guide for patients who need an introduction to what this type of therapy can do for themhint: it can help a lot. You'll learn about the symptoms that EMDR can treat, and you'll have a chance to assess yourself to determine whether it might be a good fit for you. Explore the different types of EMDR interventions, what to expect during and after treatment, and the phases of therapy. Most of all, find out why everyone's talking about EMDR. Learn what EMDR is, why it's effective, and what issues it can treatGain a step-by-step understanding of the process and types of EMDR therapyMove your personal healing journey forward by overcoming past negative experiencesWork through the most difficult challenges that patients and clinicians face during EMDR therapyThis easy-to-follow Dummies guide is a great resource for patients and loved ones looking for information on EMDR, as well as mental and behavioral health professionals seeking a guide to using EMDR.

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Book SynopsisCovers what students need to know for NVQ and VRQ Level 1 Hairdressing and Barbering courses.Table of ContentsPart I. 1. Introduction to Hairdressing and Barbering. 2. Preparing for Work. 3. Health and Safety. 4. Working Together. 5. Reception. Part II. 6. Shampoo and Condition Hair. 7. Styling and Finishing Hair. 8. Dressing, Plaiting and Twisting Hair. 9. Assist with Hair Extensions. 10. Assist with Colouring Services. 11. Assist with Perming Services. 12. Assist with Shaving Services.

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Book SynopsisDiscover how to train the perfect family-friendly dog and create a harmonious home.There are few things more heartwarming than seeing a happy, healthy relationship between dogs and children. Yet many dogs end up in rescue centres because their owners struggle to manage problem behaviours or cultivate a safe environment at home.Adam Spivey is here to change that. He has helped thousands of dogs overcome significant behavioural issues and has taught countless families how to responsibly care for their pets.Whether you are expecting your first child or planning to bring a dog into your family, this book contains everything you need to know, including:- Choosing an appropriate breed for your lifestyle and deciding between a puppy or rescue dog.- Preparing your dog and home for the arrival of a newborn.- Addressing serious behavioural problems.- Involving children in fun and effective training.- Teaching mutual respect so that your child

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Book SynopsisLorraine Nordmann's leading textbook, Beauty Basics: The Official Guide to Level 1 has been fully revised to provide everything today's beginner Beauty Therapist requires to pass their Level 1 qualification. Written in Nordmann's trademark engaging and down-to-earth style, this well-trusted book will appeal to a whole new generation of beauty students by equipping learners with everything they need to gain their qualification and provide a handy reference throughout their career.Endorsed by VTCT, this is a must for any Beauty Therapy student.This book is suitable for all beginners studying Beauty Therapy at Level 1 with all awarding association, including VTCT, City & Guilds, ITEC and other providers.This new edition is also available with CourseMate online teaching and learning resource, which offers engaging and interactive resources such as an integrated eBook, videos, step-by-step, images, activities and games, all aligned to the content of the textbook for a fully integrated learning experience.Table of ContentsChapter 1: Introduction Chapter 2: Health and Safety Chapter 3: Contribute to the development of effective working relationships Chapter 4: Prepare and maintain the salon service work area Chapter 5: Assist with salon reception duties Chapter 6: Assist with facial skincare services Chapter 7: Assist with day make-up Chapter 8: Assist with nail services

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Book Synopsis'This book is fantastic. We love the recipes and secretly wish that we'd written them ourselves!' Stephen and David Flynn, The Happy Pear'Get ready, because this book is going to change your life in so many positive ways!' Kathy Freston, New York Times best-selling author of Clean Protein'Dr Alan Desmond's The Plant-Based Diet Revolution will introduce a new era of delicious food that promotes a healthy mind, body and gut. Long live - and live long - in the Revolution!' Dr Will Bulsiewicz, New York Times bestselling author of Fiber Fueled'With clear scientific explanation, colourful illustrations, and dozens of easy, tasty recipes, Dr Desmond has created an instant classic that gently guides you through the delicious transition to a health-promoting, plant-based diet.' Dr Michael Klaper As rates of chronic disease continue to rise, 'What should we eat?' has become one of the most important questions of the 21st century. Dr Alan Desmond cuts through the diet confusion to explain how we can all unlock the power of a healthy gut and optimise our overall well-being by simply putting more plants on our plate.Alongside clear explanations of the science and 80 beautifully illustrated and completely plant-based recipes, you'll find 'the 28-day revolution', the essential step-by-step guide to discovering the true power of a plant-based diet for yourself.Join The Plant-Based Diet Revolution today and unleash the true power of the food on your plate!Trade ReviewNever before has the food that we put on our plates been more important. Dr Alan is a wealth of knowledge and in The Plant-Based Diet Revolution he provides you with all the tools you need to eat for a healthier and happier life. * Dr Rupy Aujla, NHS Doctor and author The Doctor's Kitchen *This book is fantastic. We love the recipes and secretly wish that we'd written them ourselves! * Stephen and David Flynn, The Happy Pear *A Plant-Based Diet Revolution is precisely what the world needs right now. Between these covers you'll find clear and easy-to digest explanations of the science, beautiful whole-food recipes, and the step-by-step plan you need to harness the power of the food on your plate, and truly revolutionize your health and wellbeing. * Julieanna Hever, MS RD CPT, Plant-Based Dietitian, author of Plant-Based Nutrition (Idiot's Guide) and The Vegiterranean Diet *Get ready, because this book is going to change your life in so many positive ways! Dr Alan Desmond makes a powerful argument for plant-based food, and he makes it easy to shift in that direction with well-researched advice and delicious recipes. Enjoy the journey; it's a deeply gratifying one! * Kathy Freston New York Times best-selling author Quantum Wellness, The Lean, and Clean Protein *The status quo is beyond unsustainable... it's actually killing us. Now is the time for a shake-up to restore our health and get us back to thriving once more. Dr Alan Desmond's The Plant-Based Diet Revolution will introduce a new era of delicious food that promotes a healthy mind, body and gut. Long live - and live long - in the Revolution! * Will Bulsiewicz, MD MSCI, New York Times bestselling author Fiber Fueled *Think you can't get stronger, faster and reach new athletic heights on plants? Think again. This book itself is a revolution in the evolution of health. Be prepared to have your mind blown. * Dotsie Bausch, Olympic medal-winning and 8 times U.S. National Champion, track cyclist. *The Plant-Based Diet Revolution has all the stepping stones you need to confidently improve your eating habits and health. With sound scientific information from one of the world's leading experts, ingenious tips, and delicious recipes, you have everything you need to change your health and life for the better. Authoritative, practical, and beautifully laid out. * Neal D. Barnard, MD, FACC, Adjunct Professor, George Washington University School of Medicine & President, Physicians Committee for Responsible Medicine *With The Plant Based Diet Revolution, Dr Alan Desmond has given us a tapestry of delicious plant-based food that can protect us from disease and provide us with optimal health and longevity. * Dr Caldwell B. Esselstyn, Jr., author of Prevent and Reverse Heart Disease *Like the author himself, The Plant-Based Diet Revolution is a bright, informative and unfailingly enthusiastic guide to the healthful, sumptuous and sustainable world of plant-based cuisine. With clear scientific explanation, colourful illustrations, and dozens of easy, tasty recipes, Dr Desmond has created an instant classic that gently guides you through the delicious transition to a health-promoting, plant-based diet. This is the book I wish I had written on this important topic and I'll be recommending The Plant-Based Diet Revolution to my many patients who are serious about eating their way to better health. * Michael Klaper, M.D. Program Director - Moving Medicine Forward and author Vegan Nutrition Pure and Simple *The Doc and I are on the same mission: to give people the knowledge and tools they'll need to embrace plant-based eating more easily! This book is awesome, laying out the science that clears up any confusion for those thinking about making the switch to plants. It's a gateway to better meals and of course better health as the result. My advice is to join the Plant-Based Diet Revolution today! * Derek Sarno, chef, director of plant-based innovation at Tesco, co-founder of Wicked Kitchen and co-author The Wicked Healthy Cookbook *The Plant-Based Diet Revolution is an absolutely stunning book. I have not seen a more comprehensive, insightful, and engaging plant-based guidebook. The recipes are accompanied by gorgeous photos that would temp anyone - plant-leaning or otherwise. This book makes an enormous contribution to the world of lifestyle medicine! * Brenda Davis, Registered Dietitian, plant-based pioneer, co-author Nourish: the Definitive Nutrition Guide for Plant-Based Families. *A truly wonderful read, Dr Alan has taken complex nutritional science and made it understandable to everyone. The variety in this book is incredible, from the most common everyday concerns and questions to deeper dives into factors like gut health, heart health, and brain health. It really is a head to toe 'how-to', kickstarting your plant-based journey or simply improving on your lifestyle choices one step (or one veg) at a time. The recipes are so eclectic, colourful, and varied but yet attainable to everyone no matter what your budget or kitchen skills. All this coming from a doctor; yes please! Take the Doctor's orders and join the plant-based diet revolution today. * Tanya O'Callaghan, professional rock musician and co-host Highway to Health *The Plant-Based Diet Revolution provides you with the information you need to make the transition to a healthy plant-based diet. Easy to understand, yet evidence-based, it also details Dr Desmond's hands on experience as a Gastroenterologist and his use of 'food as medicine' to help his patients heal. You'll also find a lifetime of delicious and nutritious recipes to guide your plant-based journey. Once read, you will be left with no doubt that a plant-based diet is right for you! * Dr Shireen Kassam, Consultant Haematologist and Certified Lifestyle Medicine Physician *The food we choose on a daily basis has a more powerful impact on our lives than many of us realise. This book provides everything you need to discover the compelling science and experience the astonishing results of plant based eating for yourself. Come and join the Plant Based Diet Revolution and discover what it could do for you * Rosie Martin, NHS Registered Dietician *

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Book SynopsisProcrastinating, putting things off, delaying and obstructing progress - do these sound familiar to you? They are all patterns of destructive or obstructive behaviour in a pressured world where progress is measured by results. Overcoming Procrastination, updated and modernized for 2021, demonstrates that change can only occur when we have a better understanding of our own emotions and motivations. It uses proven therapeutic techniques that centre around finding strategies for developing potential, and unlocking the door to a more effective and enriched life.

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Book SynopsisAge gracefully with a steady yoga practice—this definitive “user-friendly book” offers “a wealth of information” on how to use yoga to support your physical, mental, and emotional health for a lifetime (Timothy McCAll MD, author of Yoga As Medicine) Everyone would like to age with as much strength and grace as possible and now numerous studies confirm what many yoga practitioners have known for a long time: yoga practice has a remarkable impact on physical and mental health—and spiritual well-being—as you grow older. Yoga for Healthy Aging is the definitive resource on how to use yoga to foster your physical, mental, and emotional health for a lifetime. Baxter Bell, MD, and Nina Zolotow, respected yoga teachers and authors of the popular “Yoga for Healthy Aging” blog, explain how yoga can address concerns related to strength, flexibility, balance, agility, cardiovascular health, brain health, and stress management, among other issues. They offer a safe, real-world yoga program to suit your particular needs, which includes poses, breathing practices, meditation, and yoga philosophy. Their program was developed in consultation with scientific and medical experts on aging, and allow you to focus on maintaining overall physical health and/or addressing target problem areas. Yoga for Healthy Aging is a yoga toolbox that will set you up for a lifetime of emotional and spiritual well-being.

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Book SynopsisA powerful meditation practice for connecting with your body''s innate, guiding wisdom.Have you ever had a "gut feeling" about a certain person or situation? Or a sense of intuition about how to respond to a particular challenge in your life? There''s nothing magical or mystical about those kinds of scenarios. In fact, our body contains immense wisdom not directly available to our conscious mind, and it is continually communicating to us in the form of bodily feelings, impressions, sensations, corporeal intuitions, and felt senses. However, because most of us are so cut off from our somatic experience, we are quite unaware of this dimension of our body''s expression. Although this intelligence may feel hidden most of the time, the wisdom of the body can actually be a guide for us in living our lives fully and also in responding compassionately to others. Through a meditation practice called Somatic Descent, Reggie Ray shows us how to connect with our body''s intuitive intelligence. In Somatic Descent we see that the body is always showing us what sort of response, direction, or action may be called for at any given time, and can in fact be relied upon as a primary practical resource for decision-making in our everyday life.The book will include links to online audio recordings of the guided meditations to further aid the reader.

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Book SynopsisA modern, approachable holistic health guide that focuses on physical, emotional, and mental well-being.Radical Remedies urges readers to take an active concern for their overall health and well-being by reconnecting with nature and honoring their own emotional history and experience. Focusing on twenty-five of the most nourishing herbs, this book shows how they can be used to remedy stress, depression, and insomnia, soothe tension in the body, and comfort a broken heart. With insights on gut health, emotional balance, and the importance of whole foods, readers will discover practices and strategies to survive and thrive every day. Learn to make recipes like Ashwagandha Chai, Sacred Spark Infusion, Lemon Balm and Orange Peel Honey, and Banish the Blues Tincture or follow instructions for a Honey Mallow Soothing Face Mask or a Gotu Kola Rose Facial Oil. While balance or vitality is never achieved through a singular act or quick fix, this guide details a deep well of practices and self-care that can aid you in the toughest of times.

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Book SynopsisA comprehensive and user-friendly guidebook including over 50 Ayurvedic health and wellness practices for children, ages 3?16, with healing plans for common ailments?co-written byan Ayurveda specialist with over two decades of experience in pediatric health.The traditional holistic health system of Ayurveda offers a wealth of effective lifestyle advice and remedies for the whole family. The Parent?s Complete Guide to Ayurveda is an accessible primer to pediatric Ayurveda, with simple, commonsense dietary, herbal, and self-care practices to both address various ailments and promote vibrant healthand well-beingin children ages 3?16.Dr. Jayarajan Kodikannath, an Ayurvedic specialist, and Alyson Young Gregory, an Ayurvedic health counselor and educator, provide a wellness roadmap that parents can tailor to their children?s individual mind-body type, known as prakriti.This bookfirstgives parents the tools to determine their child?sprakriti and then offers customizedeverydaydiet and lifestyle guidelinesbased on traditional Ayurvedic principlesfor a healthy body and mind, including yoga, meditation, breathing practices, anddaily wellness routines.The advice offered in this book includes:How to prevent and manage common ailments and disorders with diet and home remediesHow to encourage healthy habits around sleep, diet, exercise, and screen timeEasy-to-make tonics, teas, and soaks to alleviate a number of conditions, including tummy aches, stress, colds, insomnia, sluggishness, and dehydrationAyurvedic perspectives on digestive, metabolic, respiratory, and emotional disorders prevalent in children todayAnd much more.

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Book SynopsisIntroducing practical, yoga-based tools for working with a wide array of common injuries and ailments, from ankle sprains to vertigo—by the bestselling author of Teaching Yoga With asanas, pranayamas, and meditations specific to each health condition, this is the ultimate guide for yoga teachers looking to adapt their classes to the diverse needs of their students. Surveying historical writings on yoga, ayurveda, and scientific medical approaches to health and healing, Mark Stephens distills this received wisdom of ancient and modern practices for more insightful and practical application in today’s world. He applies these insights to healing musculoskeletal injuries; promoting a healthy reproductive system; and addressing mental, emotional, and behavioral difficulties. With each health condition, Stephens applies yoga to the most recent evidence-based practices for healing, offering an integral place for yoga in integrative health practices. Yoga Therapy is a practical manual with a systematic approach of considering the nature of each health condition and the specific asanas, pranayamas, and meditations most helpful in healing it. Rather than adopting a narrow medical model of healing as the reduction or elimination of symptoms, Stephens invites yoga therapists, teachers and students to relate to health as a continuous, dynamic process of self-care in which the qualities of personal experience and social connectivity matter. Stephens illustrates that how we live our lives—including our emotional states, nutrition, sleep, relationships, and sense of purpose—is reflected in our sense of balance (or imbalance) and well-being (or disease). Comprehensive, accessible, and informed by decades of deep study, practice, and teaching, this is an indispensable reference.

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Book SynopsisThe essential book on CBD as medicineThis practical, accessible guide to using CBD-dominant cannabis contains a wealth of information for both first-time explorers and experienced patients who want to know more about safely treating a number of health conditions with remarkable results and low to no psychoactivity or negative side effects. CBD (cannabidiol) is a component of cannabis that can provide relief for conditions such as seizures, pain, inflammation, anxiety, depression, arthritis, and a number of other issues. This book offers guidance on various forms of the medicine such as oil infusions, alcohol-based tinctures, capsules, and CO2 concentrated extracts. The information is organized by health condition and also by recommended CBD-rich strains, which do not produce the "highs" associated with THC. With dosage suggestions, potential side effects and contraindications, and the pharmacology of the plant, this is an essential guide for both doctors and patients looking for a nontoxic alternative to opiate-based pain medications and other pharmaceuticals.While cannabis has been used for medicinal and recreational purposes for thousands of years, only in the last fifty years have scientists begun to shed light on the chemistry of the plant and its interactions with the human body. Research has led to the discovery of a whole new system in the body, the endocannabinoid system, which plays a role in mediating functions such as appetite, immunity, mood, pain response, and memory. The authors present case studies, interviews with doctors who prescribe cannabidiol products, and the latest research regarding other active phytocannabinoids and terpenoids present in cannabis that are being studied for medical use. They also address the difference between CBD products derived from industrial hemp or in a lab, versus those made from medical marijuana using the whole plant. In addition to offering the most up-to-date and comprehensive information on CBD-dominant cannabis therapy for humans, this book is the first to offer guidance for using the medicine for animals, with suggestions for dosage and delivery and useful forms and strains for common health issues in pets. Finally, the authors take a look at the future of cannabis medicine, charting trends in the legalization movement and suggesting how CBD might be used to fight the opioid epidemic.

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Book SynopsisThis practical guide helps expecting mothers discover the health benefits of aromatherapy to improve the childbirth experienceMany women experience anxiety and fear during childbirth. Essential Oils for Childbirth highlights the effectiveness of aromatherapy as an inexpensive, noninvasive practice to increase comfort in childbirth for all mothers—whatever their birth plan. Moms and partners will learn how to safely create, prepare, and apply labor blends during childbirth and more!

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Book SynopsisWhen Sally learns that her twenty-one-year-old son Christopher died tragically in a boat accident, her greatest fear is realized. Christopher was often drawn to risk and struggled with addiction, and in this riveting memoir, Sally captures the wild ride of his jam-packed life and her deep love for him while also reflecting on her own childhood and family legacy of alcoholism. This book is for any parent raising a child from the edge of their seat, or for those suffering the trauma of losing a child. Sally shares insights about what it's like to experience the emotional aftershocks of acute grief, and readers may see themselves in Sally's bittersweet illusion of trying to keep Christopher safe; in how she is challenged to let go of her fear, guilt, and regret in order to forgive herself; and in the ways grief teaches her about the power of love.Reaching for Beautifulis a luminous story of how love triumphs over pain, love transcends fear, and love never dies.

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Book SynopsisAlthough Asperger syndrome is considered a form of autism, few people are aware of its existence and even fewer can recognize it. Barely Visible is not a series of helpful hints and best practices, or a heroic tale of a champion parent. It is a relatable story of one mother's struggle with the gray space between her son appearing normal on the surface and being not quite normal beneath it. Walking that fine line between when to say something and when to bite your tongue, hoping your child can handle life on his own, requires tremendous discernment and energy. How do you convince others to 'cut your child some slack' when the kid they see looks like every other kid they know? How do you explain away behavior that, at face value, looks like the result of bad parenting? And how do you prevent others from discriminating against your child once you do disclose their disability? Chronicling a journey spanning twenty-three years, Barely Visible is a mother's admission of guilt for choosing to ignore her son's diagnosis initially; acceptance of defeat, for rarely knowing the right thing to do; and an acknowledgment of love - not only for her son, but for herself.

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Book SynopsisFor those seeking dietary changes but not a complete diet overhaul, Everyday Healthy Cookbook gives home cooks the tools to navigate healthy eating with more than 100 fresh and nutrient-rich recipes that feature whole foods and great flavor.Providing recipes for a nourishing diet that includes breakfasts, sides, lean protein and vegetable-forward entrees, grains, and even desserts, Everyday Healthy Cookbook serves as an informative guide to those seeking to change, enhance, or better understand their nutrition—and incorporate healthy eating habits into daily meals. Featuring flavorful twists on recipes like Seared Cauliflower Steaks with Olive-Caper Gremolata and Mustard Dill Turkey Burgers, Everyday Healthy also provides nutritious no-fuss classics such as Loaded Avocado Toast, and Coconut Macarons. Without having to invest in cookbooks promoting specific diets, home cooks can create a wide-range of dishes that allows them to take charge of their diet in a way that works for their lifestyle.

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Book SynopsisEnhance your yoga practice with this all-new expanded edition of the ultimate guide to the stories behind the most beloved poses of all time. Many yoga practitioners explore the benefits of yoga through its poses, but did you know that the magic and mystery of yoga lie within the power of yogic mythology? Myths of the Asanas was the first book to collect and retell the ancient tales of yogic myth to a modern audience, and has since become a beloved resource for yoga practitioners and instructors the world over. This expanded edition contains nine unheard stories about some of the yoga world's most beloved poses.   The myths behind yoga’s spiritual tradition have the power to help students of all levels realize their full potential. Understanding the subtle whimsy and power of the child while in child’s pose gives us permission to recall forgotten dreams and find the power to manifest them now. Learning of the disabilities of the great sage Astavakra while attempting his arm-balance pose encourages us to understand how powerful we are when we recognize the strength that lies beyond any perceived limitations. Marveling at the monkey-god Hanuman’s devotion to his best friend, Ram, keeps us in alignment with our integrity during the hanumanasana splits pose as we dig deeply to discover the source of spiritual strength within ourselves. 

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Book SynopsisExplore London's countryside beyond the end of the line. A book of 26 walks which explore the landscape at the end of the London Underground. Have you ever wondered about those mysterious destinations displayed on the indicator boards of the London Underground? Have you ever thought of travelling to these distant outposts of the metropolis to see what they are actually like? Now there is a reason to set out and investigate all the terminus points of the London Underground. Discover a treasure trove of wonderful countryside, canals, rivers, lakes, parks, heaths, hills and valleys, forests and woods on these walks all just beyond the end of the line.

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Book SynopsisNightlights is a book of stories to read to children, but stories with a difference. It's a collection of twenty interactive meditation stories that have bene specially written to calm and relax your child at bedtime, while at the same time engaging and stimulating his or her imagination. These stories also help children in many other important ways. They help them to focus their minds and develop their powers of concentration and visualization, as well as learn more about emotions and feelings. Although not meditations in the strict sense, they do serve as a good preparation for learning real meditation later on. They also foster imagination and creativity, help children deal with their burgeoning anxieties, and help them take their first steps towards developing their own unique identity. In the Introduction, Civardi provides techniques to help parents develop their out-loud reading skills, shows how to create the right mood, and gives practical advice on how to talk

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Book SynopsisSpanning the years from 1935 to 2010, Are We Home Yet? is the moving and funny story of a girl and her mother. As a girl, Katy accidentally discovers her mother is earning money as a sex worker at the family home, rupturing their bond. As an adult, Katy contends with grief and mental health challenges before she and her mother attempt to heal their relationship. From Canada, to Leeds and Jamaica, and exploring shame, immigration and class, the pair share their stories but struggle to understand each other's choices in a fast-changing world. By revealing their truths, can these two strong women call a truce on their hostilities and overcome the oppressive ghosts of the past?Trade ReviewKaty's writing is unflinchingly honest and undeniably authentic. It is also funny, sharp and full of perfectly placed detail. She challenges our preconceptions whilst transporting us right into the middle of a world few of us have had a chance to see this clearly before. * Sharon Duggal, author of The Handsworth Times and Should We Fall Behind *

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Book SynopsisNaked Yoga expert Doria Gani recounts her own transformational journey to help you challenge your hang ups, combat shame and develop new body positive attitudes. In this inspirational story, discover how Doria overcame critical illness, learned to deal with unexpected consequences for her life as a woman, and set out on a new path to reconnect with her soul. Enjoy the benefits and freedom that practising Naked Yoga can bring and discover your true self - with no barriers, limitations or social constraints. With Naked Yoga, you really can learn to love your body and heal your mind. Includes photographs and instructions for practising Naked Yoga either at home or in a group. Naked Yoga expert Doria Gani recounts her own transformational journey to help you challenge your hang ups, combat shame and develop new body positive attitudes. In this inspirational story, discover how Doria overcame critical illness, learned to deal with unexpected consequences for her life as a woman, and set out on a new path to reconnect with her soul. Enjoy the benefits and freedom that practising Naked Yoga can bring and discover your true self - with no barriers, limitations or social constraints. With Naked Yoga, you really can learn to love your body and heal your mind. Includes photographs and easy instructions for practising Naked Yoga either at home or in a group.Trade Review"Doria's inspiring story is the pathway for anyone wishing to explore the freedom of naked yoga. It's a story of huge courage, of overcoming pain and hurt, and o f finding hope through the healing power of nature and the purity of self expression!" - Russell Amerasekera, life coach & stylist; “I was so inspired by her book… [it] is a good book to read yourself, or to give to a friend going through a rough patch” – Nude & Natural. "There's a very deep connection with your own body, which I had not experienced when practicing 'regular' yoga. Moving naked is completely different. There's definitely a deeper connection with your body and breath. It's a great boost in self-esteem: You learn to see your body, to look at it, and to accept it the way it is." - Cosmopolitan

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Book SynopsisThis book is invaluable to nurses and all health and social care practitioners working with people living with dementia in a variety of contexts. It presents a series of true-to-life case studies tackling the ethical and practical dilemmas of dementia care and how to use theoretical approaches to come to potential solutions. The reader is encouraged to explore evidence-based approaches to practice, based on the professional reasoning and experience of the practitioner and the emotional psychological and practical needs of the person living with dementia. Key themes running through case studies include: effective communication, person-centred practice, social citizenship, strengths-based approaches and relationship-focused support, as well as organisational culture. Each case study provides readers with opportunities to experience and discuss clinical dilemmas in a safe space with an annotated thinking-aloud framework that allows them to unpack the elements of each situation so as to develop a range of solution-focused perspectives in order to overcome barriers and deliver best practice.Table of ContentsIntroduction Background 1. Olive – “The missing peace” 2. Harpreet – “A moveable feast” 3. Abdullah – “Hear no evil?” 4. Michael – “Of Mike and men” 5. Abeni – “Killing me softly” 6. Nadia – “Fare’s fair” 7. Tom - “Me and my girl” 8. Margaret - “Pilgrim’s progress” 9. Rose – “By any other name” 10. Zachariah – “Blind man’s bluff” 11. Meera - “There is no dementia” 12. Brenda – “Forgotten not forgiven” 13. Tim – “Fizzicality” 14. Ilene – “In sickness and in health” 15. Tony – “See no evil” Conclusion

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Book SynopsisParenting in the Age of Anxiety acknowledges that today''s generation is tormented by a number of issues exam stress, bullying, peer pressure, sexual uncertainty that can snowball into full-blown psychological conditions, from borderline personality disorders to anxiety andearning impairments. Added to this are specific early, emotionally fraughtife experiences that demand coping skills, such as bereavement and adoption. How should one help a child deal with a bullying in school? What should you do when your son is burdened with exam stress? How is a parent to deal with a depressed teen? Equally, is anxiety a two-way street, passed on from caregiver to child and vice versa? Drawing from case studies, diary entries,etters and conversations, Parenting in the Age of Anxiety sensitively approaches each of the issues that distress growing children and offers valuableifelines. This book reminds all guardians and nurturers to grant themselves the right to make mistakes and give their children the freedom to err and recover.

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Book SynopsisExperienced cookery teacher and writer Beverley Jarvis has put together this book of 75+ delicious recipes to inspire her super-ager peers to eat well, with all the nutrients that are increasingly needed as we get older, and to cook whole foods from scratch quickly and easily so that meals are enjoyable but never a chore. Her guiding principles, developed through her ongoing work with the organisation U3A (university of the third age), are: (mostly) no more than 35 minutes to prepare and cook; use short-cuts provided these don't compromise nutritional quality; physical activity is good but use tips to make cooking less physically demanding; use fresh, health-enhancing ingredients. With most recipes being for two people this is the perfect book for empty-nesters and those who have recently retired. The book is completed with some dinner party recipes which take longer to prepare and cook, but are well worth the wait.Table of ContentsIntro and facts on healthy foods and lifestyle; Hints and tips for super-agers; Starters and snacks; Main meals; 10 Easy Microwave Meals for Ones and Twos; Easy desserts and treats; 4 deliciously easy dinner party menus to feed 6 people.

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Book SynopsisNow completely updated! The best-selling, most comprehensive guide to lupus, its complications, and management. Lupus is an autoimmune disease that can attack any body organ. It is three times more common in the United States today than it was in the 1980s, so there is an increased need for accurate, practical information on this potentially devastating disease. Lupus expert and clinician Donald E. Thomas, Jr., MD, provides all the helpful information patients need so they can understand and treat this disease. Highlighting amazing advancements in the diagnosis and treatment of lupus, this edition includes new and expanded information on: The latest FDA-approved medications How lupus affects different body parts Advanced labs that improve lupus diagnosis and treatment The role of the microbiome and anti-inflammatory diets Updated recommendations for those who are pregnant or breastfeeding Childhood-onset lupus The interaction between COVID-19 and lupus Non-drug treatments, complemTable of ContentsContributing Chapter EditorsList of IllustrationsList of TablesForewordPrefaceAcknowledgmentsPart I: Definitions, Causes, and Diagnosis of Autoimmune Disease1. What Is Lupus and How Is It Diagnosed?2. The Other Autoimmune Diseases3. What Causes Lupus?4. The Meaning of All Those Test ResultsPart II: How Lupus Affects the Body5. How SLE Affects the Body Directly6. Constitutional Symptoms7. The Musculoskeletal System8. Skin and Mucous Membranes9. Blood and Lymph Systems10. The Respiratory System11. The Heart and Blood Vessels12. The Urinary System13. The Nervous System14. The Exocrine Gland System15. The Digestive System16. Eyes17. The Endocrine System18. The Reproductive System and Pregnancy19. Prognosis, Special Populations, Healthcare Disparities20. Lupus in Children and AdolescentsPart III: Other Complications of Lupus and Their Treatments21. Heart Attacks, Strokes, and Blood Clots22. Infections23. Cancer24. Osteoporosis25. Avascular Necrosis of Bone26. Adrenal Insufficiency27. Fibromyalgia28. Gastroesophageal Reflux and Stomach UlcersPart IV: Treating Lupus29. General Treatment of Lupus30. Antimalarials31. Steroids32. Immunosuppressants33. Biologic Agents34. Newest FDA-Approved Drugs for Lupus35. Other Therapies for SLE36. Prescription Pain Medicines37. Future Treatments for SLE38. Non-drug Therapies for Lupus39. Complementary (Integrative) MedicinePart V: Other Practical Matters40. Understanding your Symptoms41. Becoming Pregnant, Breast-Feeding, Contraception, Menopause Treatment42. Preparing for Surgery and Travel43. Communicating with your Provider44. The Lupus Secrets ChecklistIndex

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Book SynopsisHerbal Formularies for Health Professionals is a five-volume set that serves as a comprehensive, practical reference manual for herbalists, physicians, nurses, and allied health professionals. Dr. Jill Stansbury draws on her decades of clinical experience and her extensive research to provide an unparalleled range of herbal formulas. Organized by body system, each volume includes hundreds of formulas to treat common health conditions, as well as formulas that address specific energetic or symptomatic presentations. For each formula, Dr. Stansbury briefly explains how the selected herbs address the specific condition. Sidebars and user-friendly lists help readers quickly choose which herbs are best for specific presentations and detail traditional uses of both Western and traditional Asian formulas and herbs that are readily available in the United States. Volume 3 focuses on endocrine systems, offering formulas and supporting information for treating thyroid disease, adrenal disorders, diabetes, and metabolic syndrome. This volume also covers the female and male reproductive systems including conditions related to menstruation and PMS, fertility and pregnancy, and the prostate. Reproductive endocrinology is one of Dr. Stansbury’s specialties, and she provides herbal formulas and therapies for pelvic inflammatory disease, genital herpes, ovarian cysts, endometriosis, PCOS, uterine fibroids, low libido, erectile dysfunction, and more. She also discusses the role of herbal medicine in prevention and treatment of reproductive cancers. Each chapter includes a materia medica section that describes individual herbs with tips on their properties, modes of action, and the specific symptoms each plant best addresses. These formularies are also a tutorial for budding herbalists on the sophisticated art of fine-tuning an herbal formula for the constitution and overall health condition of an individual patient, rather than prescribing a one-size-fits-all treatment for a basic diagnosis. The text aims to teach by example, helping clinicians develop their own intuition and ability to create effective herbal formulas. Volume 1 focuses on digestion and elimination and Volume 2 covers circulation and respiration. Volumes 4 (Neurology, Psychiatry, and Pain Management) and 5 (Immunology, Orthopedics, and Otolaryngology) will be published in 2020.Trade Review“Dr. Stansbury is a prescient, loving steward of the Standing Green Nation. Deeply loved by herbalists globally, her mentoring and clinical mastery powerfully manifest in this set of formularies. It is at once classic, complete, and enduring, offering herbal medicine savvy and deep research through articulate narratives and formulations for many conditions. Dr. Stansbury is always modest, grateful, and curious. Her friends, the sentient plants of a living earth, know this. Pachamama, too. The volumes themselves are beautiful objects whose rich content and elegant design are exemplary and respectful of this hard-earned, cumulative wisdom.”—David J. Schleich, PhD, president, National University of Natural Medicine“Herbal Formularies For Health Professionals is a gift to all healthcare practitioners seeking to heal their patients through a natural medicine approach. The expertise of Dr. Stansbury is extraordinary. This text is not a simple guide; it is a fascinating educational read and treatment formulary that is practical and evidence-based.”—Mimi Guarneri, MD, president, Academy of Integrative Health and Medicine“There are many herb books, but few address the fine points of clinical herbal prescribing. To remedy this deficiency, Dr. Jill Stansbury, ND, has written perhaps the best herbal formulary since the days of the renowned Eclectic physicians. Her first book in this set of five volumes covers the digestive and eliminatory systems including the liver and gallbladder, urinary system, and skin. Each section and page clearly shows the skill, experience, and expertise of the author and will help even the seasoned naturopathic physician or herbalist improve their clinical practice and success in treating their patients.”—David Winston, RH (AHG), dean of David Winston’s Center for Herbal Studies; founder of Herbal Therapeutics Research Library“Herbal Formularies for Health Professionals, Volume I is simply the best text available for the modern clinical practice of Western herbal medicine. It’s likely to become an instant classic and essential book for any student of herbal medicine, as well as seasoned practitioners. Dr. Stansbury includes copious examples from her extensive clinical work with many kinds of patients to help students and practitioners alike find healing solutions to common ailments and symptoms.”—Christopher Hobbs, PhD, LAc, fourth-generation herbalist“Fabulous! This book is an outstanding resource. Dr. Jill Stansbury, one of the most respected herbalists and naturopathic doctors of our time, has created an up-to-date formulary that combines the best of traditional formulas with modern research and her own extensive clinical experience. This impeccably researched volume, the first in a set of five, is a master reference tool for herbalists, doctors, and other health care professionals seeking to create precise formulas based on the individual, not on the diagnosis.”—Rosemary Gladstar, herbalist; founder of Sage Mountain Herbal Retreat Center“Esteemed clinical herbalist and naturopathic physician Jill Stansbury shares thirty years of experience with botanical medicines from all over the globe in this incredibly helpful text, which is part guidebook, part materia medica, and part recipe-based formulary, laced with an enthusiastic appreciation of all things herbal. In short, Herbal Formularies for Health Professionals, Volume 1 is a well-researched and beautifully presented herbal resource. Because of its easy readability, logical organization, and wealth of information, it is an asset for students, newly graduated herbalists and doctors, and seasoned practitioners alike. It will no doubt be a frequently referenced text in the library of any herbal practitioner.”—Timothy Miller, ND, MAc, LAc, RA, founder of Naturopathic CE“Accomplished naturopathic physician Dr. Jill Stansbury brings her vast clinical experience, deep knowledge, commitment, and passion for herbs to this exciting modern-day formulary. Herbal Formularies for Health Professionals, Volume 1 is an extensive reference guide to the creation of classic herbal formulas using traditional herbal healing wisdom as well as modern science. This text should be a foundational part of herbal education. There is no other formulary as comprehensive or as accessible to the clinician; this book truly fills an empty space in the list of current herbal clinical education publications.”—Dr. Mary Bove, ND, author of Encyclopedia of Natural Healing for Children and Infants“Herbal Formularies for Health Professionals, Volume 1 delves deeply into herbal formulas for digestive, liver, urinary, and skin problems, along with descriptions and, where known, causes of these problems. In a chapter on the art of formulation, Jill Stansbury outlines example cases and provides appropriate formulas for each. Her considerations are fascinating. This refreshing work will be highly useful for both serious students and practitioners.”—Henriette Kress, herbalist; founder of Henriette’s Herbal Homepage“Dr. Jill Stansbury’s Herbal Formularies for Health Professionals, Volume 1 is a formidable accomplishment and historic contribution to the rapidly developing field of botanical medicine. In the tradition of the great pharmacopeias of the Eclectic and naturopathic physicians, this comprehensive manual contains a wealth of concisely detailed herbal formulations and easily readable contemporary research that address both the widespread illnesses of our time as well as specialized and less common conditions. “Herbal Formularies is practical and immediately usable for anyone interested in the applications of herbal medicine. Its depth will satisfy senior clinicians, academic researchers, and medical educators, while its accessibility will greatly further the education of students and the serious lay person.”—David Crow, LAc, founder of Floracopeia Aromatic Treasures“Reading Dr. Stansbury’s formulary has quickly supported us in updating and filling in gaps in our dispensary stock to better serve our customers. I believe this book will similarly inform the dispensing practices of practitioners of all experience levels looking to glean insight from one of the most experienced herbalist physicians in the United States. “I’m thrilled to see this first of five volumes of herbal internal medical formularies being released to a wide audience. Previous efforts have been predominately geared toward licensed acupuncturists or naturopathic physicians, but these volumes will speak to a broader, dynamic audience. Clinicians will be surprised to discover how much groundwork has already been laid for future generations of health care professionals. This book offers mature templates for improvisation to treat a myriad of complex health conditions with botanical medicines.”—Benjamin Zappin, LAc, herbalist; cofounder of Five Flavors Herbs“Formulation is one of the key elements of a clinical herbalist’s practice. It is also an aspect that intimidates many practitioners, especially those newer to herbal medicine. Jill Stansbury’s book is a valuable guide to formulation that will lend a strong guiding hand for herbalists of all skill levels. Her language is clear, instructive, and easy to read. She gives multiple examples drawn from her extensive practice, and her explanations offer direction for working with individual patients. Herbal Formularies for Health Professionals, Volume 1 is a comprehensive and practical book that I will recommend to my herbal students.”—7Song, director of Northeast School of Botanical Medicine; Director of Holistic Medicine, Ithaca Free Clinic

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Book SynopsisHelps you and your partner prepare for and experience an Active Birth. This book enables you to develop all your body's resources to deal with the instinctive experience of childbirth. It is also for partners, teachers, midwives and everyone involved, to help mothers get up off the delivery table.

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Book SynopsisFascial dysfunction is now recognised as one of the main underlying causes of musculoskeletal pain leading to impaired and reduced mobility. These are the symptoms which confront all practitioners of manual therapy in their everyday practice. In this second edition of his very successful book, Leon Chaitow brings together contributions from 20 leading practitioners and researchers from many different fields of manual therapy. Fascial Dysfunction - Manual Therapy Approaches, Second Edition aims to help those practitioners to assess more precisely the dysfunction of their clients and its cause and to increase practitioner awareness of the various techniques which may help them in their attempts to alleviate their clients'' problems.New features of the Second edition include:Descriptions of new research evidence and its implications for practice:The dependence of collagen health on a mixture of balanced internal and external tensionThe importance of adequate hydrationThe possible role of the telocyteThe importance of ''dosage'' of therapies in management of fascial dysfunctionNew chapters on:Gua Sha and cuppingGlobal postural re-educationScar remodellingThe book is in two sections. Section I, written by Chaitow with a contribution by Tom Myers, presents a review of the current understanding of the function of fascia in the human body and describes what can go wrong - the causes and effects of fascial dysfunction and disease, and how to assess the problem and remove obstacles to the success of treatment.Section II contains chapters by experts in different types of manual therapy including three by Chaitow. Each practitioner describes their own approach to the problem of assessing and treating fascial dysfunction and explains their specialist therapeutic approach. These approaches include: Bowen Therapy Connective Tissue Manipulation and Skin Rolling Fascia oriented training applications in sports and movement therapy The Fascial Manipulation method applied to low back pain Fascial Unwinding Balanced Ligamentous Tension Technique Gua sha (press-stroking) and Ba guan (cupping): traditional East Asian instrument- assisted manual therapies Muscle Energy Techniques (MET) Myofascial Induction Therapy (MIT) Neuromuscular Technique and associated Soft Tissue Manipulation Modalities Positional Release Techniques - (including counterstrain) Global Postural Re-education: Souchard Method Rolfing Structural Integration Management of Scars and Adhesions Manual Matrix Remodeling in myofascial injuries: scar modeling technique Massage Therapy and Fascia Trigger Point release methods including dry needling

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