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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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Book SynopsisThe Resonance Effect is both the author''s story of her inspirational journey of having the courage to find her true calling and an account of the development of a remarkable newly rediscovered treatment, frequency specific microcurrent (FSM), that takes advantage of the body''s ability to respond to frequencies in order to heal a number of chronic conditions. Carolyn McMakin, a chiropractor specializing in fibromyalgia and myofascial pain, describes her experience using a two-channel microcurrent device that has achieved astounding results that have changed medicine and created new possibilities for suffering patients over the past twenty years. Nerve pain, fibromyalgia, diabetic neuropathies, muscle pain, athletic performance, injury repair, joint pain, low back pain, neck pain, kidney stone pain, the kidney stones themselves, liver disease, diabetic wounds, brain and spinal cord injuries, PTSD, depression, shingles, asthma, ovarian cysts, abdominal adhesions, and scarring all respond to specific frequencies. McMakin explains that results are predictable, reproducible, and teachable?all without side effects?offering hope and healing to millions of people.McMakin tells the story of how thousands of patients with conditions that did not respond to other medical therapies recovered from pain and disability through the non-invasive treatment that she developed. For example, asthma resolves with specific frequencies that remove inflammation, allergy reaction, and spasm from the bronchi. One frequency combination eliminates shingles pain in minutes and stops the shingles attack with a single three-hour treatment. Since 2005, a series of frequencies has been used to treat hundreds of PTSD patients. Post-surgical patients use FSM to reduce pain, prevent bruising, and increase healing. NFL, NHL, and Olympic athletes use it to heal injuries and improve performance. McMakin includes case histories that illustrate the efficacy of the treatment and shares the specific frequencies that each condition requires so that patients direct their own treatments.

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Book SynopsisThis book reveals the origin of self-hate, how self-hate works, how to identify it, and how to go beyond it.

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Book Synopsis'A beloved genius of storytelling and illustration' ObserverIn his customary pose as the grumpiest of grumpy old men, Raymond Briggs contemplates old age and death... and doesn't like them much. Illustrated with Briggs's inimitable pencil drawings, Time for Lights Out is a collection of short pieces, some funny, some melancholy, some remembering his wife who died young, others about the joy of grandchildren, of walking the dog... He looks back at his schooldays and his time as an evacuee during the war, and remembers his parents and the house in which he grew up. But most, like this one, are about his home in Sussex: Looking round this house, What will they say, The future ghosts? There must have been Some barmy old bloke here, Long-haired, artsy-fartsy type, Did pictures for kiddy books Or some such tripe. You should have seen the stuff He stuck up in that attic! Snowman this and snowman that, Tons and tons of tat.Trade ReviewA mesmerising jumble of jokes, drawings and elderly gripes… All human life – and death – is here in this lucky dip of memories and fears, irritations and idle thoughts… [Time For Lights Out] has black humour galore…and, as always, Briggs’s drawings have a touch of magic about them, conjuring human beings and their foibles out of a few precious lines. -- Craig Brown * Mail on Sunday *[Time for Lights Out is] direct and personal…on the tragi-comedy of growing old. [Briggs] looks on ageing with a beady but sympathetic eye…and mordant humour all the way through… there are plenty of excellent jokes in this book. -- Nicholas Tucker * The Times *Many congratulations to The Oldie's Raymond Briggs on his elegiac new book, Time for Lights Out. The great author and illustrator takes a funny, sombre, bittersweet approach to old age, with fond thoughts of his grandchildren, parents, childhood and his partner Liz. The book is illustrated with his characteristic understanding of real life... Bliss. * The Oldie *A beloved genius of storytelling and illustration. -- Rachel Cooke * Observer, *Graphic Novel of the Month* *

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Book SynopsisTable of ContentsIntroduction 1 About This Book 1 Foolish Assumptions 2 Icons Used in This Book 2 Beyond the Book 2 Where to Go from Here 2 Part 1: Shifting From Surviving To Thriving 3 Chapter 1: Experiencing the Thrill and Fear of Running Your Own Life 5 Taking One Step at a Time 6 Entering the age of maturity 7 Understanding that change is inevitable 8 Mapping Out Your Destination 9 Appreciating who you are 10 Thinking big 11 Making Your Mark 11 Understanding Character 13 Navigating the Necessities 14 Providing the Goods 15 Stepping Up: You Got This 16 Chapter 2: Knowing What You Want and Getting It 19 Setting Achievable Goals 20 Pinpointing your potential 20 Considering categories of goals 21 Creating achievable goals: The short and long of it 23 Getting gritty 24 Decision-Making: It’s All You! 25 Outside influences 26 A never-ending process 27 Consequences 30 Advocating for Yourself: Scary, but Doable 30 Getting to know you 30 Being uniquely you 31 Speaking up 32 Baby, you’re worth it 33 Chapter 3: Keeping up in a Changing World 35 Navigating the Murky Waters of Digital Ethics 35 Taking it at face value 36 Understanding rights and responsibilities 36 Being cautious: Don’t be quick to click 37 Evaluating Appearances: Social Media Isn’t Always What It Seems 39 Finding a balance 40 Capturing your success 41 Staying linked 42 Part 2: Dating, Relating, and Communicating 43 Chapter 4: Making New Friends While Keeping the Old 45 Recognizing the Importance of Friendship 45 The work of being a good friend 46 The art of meeting new people 47 Squad goals! 47 A friend in need is a friend indeed 48 A healthy friendship 49 Recognizing Fake Friends 49 Peer influence 50 The friend/acquaintance paradox 50 Energy vampires 51 Time to move on 52 Chapter 5: You’ll Always Be Their Kid: Family Dynamics 55 Understanding Roles and Responsibilities in Families 56 Playing your part 56 Navigating the family life cycle 57 Getting Along 60 The mother of all battles 60 Rivalry in the family 61 Appreciating Families’ Uniqueness 61 Establishing strong families 62 Appreciating the wisdom of your elders 62 Navigating Crisis in the Family 63 Functioning in the dysfunction 64 Receiving a dreaded phone call 66 Chapter 6: Bumbling through the Dating Scene 67 Getting Out of the Friend Zone 67 Engaging in purposeful dating 68 Figuring out where to meet people 68 Getting what you give 70 Knowing When It’s Time for Those Three Little Words 71 “Stupid Cupid, stop picking on me!” 71 Types of love 73 Acts of love 74 Chapter 7: Saying What You Mean 77 Understanding the Basics: Communication 101 77 Brushing up on conversation starters 79 Speaking without words 79 Polishing your email etiquette 80 Texting, snapping, and chatting 82 Hearing AND listening 83 Sending Mixed Messages 84 It’s all in the delivery 84 Arguably the best 85 Peacekeeping 87 Solving Problems: It’s a Process 88 Part 3: Earning Enough to Live On 91 Chapter 8: It’s Called Work For a Reason 93 Whatever You Are, Be a Great One 93 Someday is not a weekday 94 You do you 95 Aptitude versus attitude 96 Finding the Best Options for Good Choices 97 Investigating career clusters 98 Pursuing the pathway to success 102 Now Hiring! 103 Finding the right fit 104 Dealing with the necessary evils: Applications and other paperwork 104 Making lasting first impressions 109 Chapter 9: Impressing the Boss and Succeeding on the Job 111 You’ve Got Skills 111 Putting school smarts to use 112 Performing on the job 114 Dressing for Success 115 Accepting uniformity 116 Demonstrating professionalism 117 Understanding casual day 119 Overcoming Imposter Syndrome 119 Chapter 10: Champagne Tastes, Beer Budget: Saving and Spending 121 Getting Paid: Show Me the Money 122 Wait, what!? Taxes? 123 I’ve got bills: They’re multiplying 126 Managing your bills like a pro 127 Putting your paycheck to work 128 Securing Your Future 129 Giving is better than receiving 129 Saving more and spending less 130 Putting your money to work 132 Keeping Yourself out of the Red 133 Why do I need a budget? 133 How do I stay on track? 134 Managing Credit Cards 139 Giving credit where credit is due 141 Making the grade: Credit scores and reports 143 Buying now and paying later 143 Chapter 11: How Much?! Paying for Housing and Buying a Car 145 Moving Out It May Be Time 145 Honey, I’m home 146 Different types of housing 148 Renting versus buying 149 Moving day 151 Better Living by Design 152 Designing for your best life 152 Designing for safety and security 154 Sitting in the Driver’s Seat 157 Needs versus wants: Affording a car 158 You gotta pay for that 159 Part 4: Maintaining a Healthy Mind In A Healthy Body 163 Chapter 12: Eating For Fun and Fuel 165 Nutrition: More Than Taking Your Vitamins 165 Introducing the team of nutrients 167 Running on empty 170 Fueling thought 171 What Goes in Must Come Out 172 Soul Food 173 All-you-can-eat buffet 175 A Tale of Two Fats 176 The fine print 177 Relating to food 179 The latest fads 180 Hydration station 181 Chapter 13: Exercise: Good for You in the Long Run 183 “Good Good” Feelings 184 Anti-aging: More than a cream 185 Weight: It’s just a number 186 A dumbbell a day keeps the doctor away 187 The Heart of the Matter 188 Exercises That Are Right for You 189 Walking it out 190 Getting swole 191 Getting flexible 192 Taking it one day at a time 193 Chapter 14: Loving Yourself with Healthy Habits 195 Getting Some ZZZs 195 Lying in the bed you made 196 Dreaming big 197 Having Some Good Clean Fun 198 Lookin’ fresh 198 Staying tight with your BFF: SPF 200 Getting some breathing room 200 Coughing and sneezing spread diseases 201 Protecting Yourself 202 The best defense is a good offense 202 After dark 204 Safe travels 205 Painting a Picture of Health 206 Setting a time and date 207 Handling an emergency 210 Chapter 15: Minding Your Mental Health 213 What Is Mental Health? 213 Stressing out 214 Finding your happy place 216 In the Eye of the Storm 217 The calming effect 219 People need people 219 Addiction 221 Recognizing signs of addiction 221 Craving technology 222 Part 5: Completing Household Jobs 225 Chapter 16: Keeping It All Clean 227 Taking Control of the Mess before It Takes Control of You 227 Tidying up 228 Becoming a chore conqueror 230 Gathering dust 231 Decluttering the clutter 232 Airing Your Dirty Laundry 233 Caring for your garments 233 Sorting it out 236 Doing the ol’ wash, rinse, repeat 237 Spot cleaning 237 Drying time 238 Sharing the secrets of the folding gurus 239 Giving New Life to Old Threads 240 Calculating cost per wear 241 Embracing the reuse, repair, recycle philosophy 241 Tackling a hot-button topic 242 Patching things up 244 Chapter 17: Stirring Things Up in the Kitchen 247 Knowing Your Equipment 247 I need coffee! 248 Is this thing on? 250 Measure, mix, and cut Oh my! 251 Playing It Safe 254 An accident waiting to happen 255 Don’t play with fire 255 It’s all quite shocking 257 Healthy clean fun 257 Cookin’ up a Storm 259 Measuring twice, pouring once 261 Boiling, basting, baking, and BBQ-ing 263 Getting on the same wave length 265 Chapter 18: Preparing for the Unexpected 267 Caring for Your Home’s Health 268 The magic of electrons 268 Flood zone 269 Take Murphy’s Law to Heart 270 Brainstorming the storms 271 Evaluating risk versus reward 272 Being prepared 272 Calling for backup 274 Part 6: The Part Of Tens 277 Chapter 19: Ten Ways to Be a Responsible Citizen 279 Having Integrity 279 Being Productive 280 Helping Make Improvements 280 Staying Informed 280 Exhibiting Patriotism 281 Living up to High Standards 281 Showing R-E-S-P-E-C-T 281 Making Judgment Calls 281 Facing Your Fear 282 Paying It Forward 282 Chapter 20: Ten Tips and Tricks for Car Maintenance 283 Paying Attention to Spare Parts 283 Going for the Good Oil 284 Caring for the Car Battery 284 Breaking for New Brakes 284 Keeping the Air Clean 285 Maintaining a Squeaky Clean Windshield 285 Working Those Shocks, Struts, and Springs 285 Talkin’ about the Car Wash 285 Running on Empty 286 Doing a Tire Check 286 Chapter 21: Ten Rookie Mistakes 287 Maxing Out Your Credit Cards 287 Staying in a Relationship Even When You Realize It Will Not Last 287 Not Putting Verbal Contracts in Writing 288 Breaking Up, Then Trying to Remain Friends 288 Putting Dish Soap in the Dishwasher 288 Buying Too Much Furniture 289 Dropping Out of School and Thinking You Will Have Time to Go Back 289 Moving Locations and Realizing You Haven’t Solved All of Your Problems 289 Washing a Red Sweatshirt with Your White Clothes 290 Forgetting to Preheat the Oven 290 Index 291

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Book SynopsisThe Pocket Guide to Key Terms for Beauty Therapy is fully endorsed by Habia and is THE essential reference tool to all the key terms learners will need to know for their Beauty Therapy studies. This easy-to-use revision tool provides quick and simple definitions for all key topics at Level 1, 2 and 3 to help learners prepare for assessments and the exciting world of work.The Pocket Guide works alongside our leading series of Beauty Therapy textbooks by Lorraine Nordmann and our successful Nail textbook, The Complete Nail Technician 3rd edition, by Marian Newman.

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Book SynopsisDiscover wisdom of The Yoga Sutras of Patanjali—the ancient text on yoga philosophy—with this “perfect guide for dipping your toe into where and how you understand the Sutras and their impact on your own life” (Book Riot) In its highest form, yoga is a practice for your body and your mind. Living the Sutras brings the wisdom of classical yoga philosophy into your life in an accessible and relevant way. The Yoga Sutras, written by the guru Patanjali over two thousand years ago, are made up of 196 aphorisms that offer potent teachings on how to deal with loss and pain, and guidance on how to lead a healthy and fulfilling life. Here, Kelly DiNardo and Amy Pearce-Hayden offer an entrée to this yoga training for the mind and spirit by introducing a sutra or group of sutras on a related theme—providing a brief commentary, and writing prompts to allow you to reflect on and apply the meaning of the sutras to your life.   Living the Sutras is at once an introduction to the classical philosophy, a quick guide for students and teachers, and an active self-study that helps you to engage with yoga wisdom in a deeply personal way.

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Book SynopsisBabycalm offers a refreshing alternative to prescriptive, routine-led parenting. If you want to find ways to cope with tiring days and difficult nights without putting your baby on a strict routine, or resorting to sleep training, this gentle guide is for you. Full of advice, support, tips and the experiences of other new parents, Sarah Ockwell-Smith, experienced mum of four, antenatal teacher, doula and author of the bestselling The Gentle Sleep Book, shares her methods which will enable you to enjoy your baby and to trust your own parenting instincts from the start. You will learn how to:Decipher your baby''s cues Access a toolbox of calming techniques Understand normal baby sleep patterns Encourage your baby''s sleep Trust your maternal instincts This invaluable guide will help you through the challenging early days, helping to ensure happier parents and calmer babies.Trade ReviewBabyCalm is a brilliant, positive resource that focuses on intuition, feelings, love and trust.Everything [said] in the book really resonated with the way we hoped we would parent * Dame Sarah Storey *

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Book SynopsisThe essential, cut-to-the-chase handbook for hiking and backpacking the PCTIf you want bare-bones information about the 2,650-mile Pacific Crest Trail without all the long, detailed descriptions, the Pacific Crest Trail Data Book is exactly what you're looking for. Based on data from the three comprehensive Wilderness Press guidebooks to the PCT, this book is filled with convenient, easy-to-read, at-a-glance tables. Compact and lightweight, with trail-tested features, it's handy both on and off the trail. Use it for pre-trip planning for resupply stops; setting daily on-the-trail mileage goals by anticipating campsites, water sources, trail gradient, and facilities; and easily calculating distances between any two points on the trail. Whether you're north- or south-bound, whether you're hiking the entire PCT or just sections of it, the first step of your journey begins with this book.

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Book SynopsisCutting edge research from a leading consultant cardiologist. High blood pressure is on the increase and is expected to rise by 24% in developed countries, affecting one in three of the world's adult population by 2025. As it is, hypertension is already a fact of life for around half of people in the UK over 65, and for some 70% of those in their 70s. It has a strong correlation with obesity and diabetes, levels of which are also soaring, and is strongly linked to lifestyle factors such as lack of exercise, fatty diets and high salt consumption. On the positive side, lifestyle modifications can be very effective, and even small changes can be beneficial. This book looks at how blood pressure is diagnosed and treated.

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Book SynopsisWho hasn''t felt better after a walk in the woods, a picnic alfresco or a swim in the sea? There is something soul-soothingly simple and refreshing about getting back to nature, about making the most of the great outdoors, being mindful of Mother Nature''s gifts and grabbing spring and summer - and those blue sky, brisk days of autumn and winter - with both hands. But sadly it is a skill we are losing. We are becoming creatures wrapped in walls and trapped by to-do lists, hibernating while the world sprouts, grows and changes.From a simple walk in the woods and countryside couples therapy to DIY natural beauty products and how to bring the outdoors to your home, Forest Therapy will provide seasonal tips to help you reconnect with nature. This book is not just for mountain climbers or white water rafters - it is for uninspired fathers wanting to reconnect their families, bookworms looking to shake off their cobwebs, cooped-up kids needing to let off stea

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Book SynopsisMany people are diagnosed with IBS - a catch-all for chronic gut problems for which no cause can be found - but what if a parasite named Giardia lamblia were the cause? Medical herbalist Susan Koten explains in detail in a step-by-step approach how to detect and treat this common but under-recognised parasite using natural herbal medicine. Based on many years of helping tackle digestive disorders, she explains the signs, symptoms and treatments for both lay persons and professional naturopathic therapists. Understanding what Giardia is - and its connection with the malaria parasite - is key to overcoming it. Throughout she includes case studies to explain and illustrate her approach. Anyone with unexplained digestive problems should investigate this.Table of ContentsIntroduction; Overview; Giardia in depth; How Giardia is transmitted; Prevention; Testing for Giardia (conventional and kinesiologic); Misdiagnosis; The connection with malaria; The gallbladder connection; The connection with gluten sensitivity; Headaches and migraines; The connection with the pancreas and diabetes; Stress; Asthma and hayfever; Giardia in pregnancy and children; Giardia and skin conditions; Treatment protocol for Giardia; Recipes and herb index; Maintaining a healthy digestion during Giardia treatment; Herbal formulae; How to take herbal remedies; Case studies

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Book SynopsisA full-color practice deck of the Ashtanga Primary Series--by the dynamic yoga teacher Kino MacGregor.Ashtanga Yoga is one of the most popular and rigorous styles of yoga?and now practicing the Primary Series at home could not be easier! This full-color set of practice cards includes ninety poses (the series plus each pose in Surya Namaskara A and B), each with photos, instructions, the drishti (point of focus), and a list of benefits. Kino MacGregor?s clear, step-by-step instruction of the Ashtanga Yoga Primary Series is a wonderful initiation for those who are new to the practice and will motivate experienced yogis toward perfection of the form. Her devotion to yoga as a path of self-realization will inspire all practitioners

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Book SynopsisThe immensely popular blogger behind Little House Living provides a timeless and “heartwarming guide to modern homesteading” (BookPage) that will inspire you to live your life simply and frugally—perfect for fans of The Pioneer Woman and The Hands-On Home.Shortly after getting married, Merissa Alink and her husband found themselves with nothing in their pantry but a package of spaghetti and some breadcrumbs. Their life had seemingly hit rock bottom, and it was only after a touching act of charity that they were able to get back on their feet again. Inspired by this gesture of kindness as well as the beloved Little House on the Prairie books, Merissa was determined to live an entirely made-from-scratch life, and as a result, she rescued her household budget—saving thousands of dollars a year. Now, she reveals the powerful and moving lessons she’s learned after years of homesteading, homemaking, and cooking from scratch. Filled with charm, practical advice, and gorgeous full-color photographs, Merissa shares everything from tips on budgeting to natural, easy-to-make recipes for taco seasoning mix, sunscreen, lemon poppy hand scrub, furniture polish, and much more. Inviting and charming, Little House Living is the epitome of heartland warmth and prairie inspiration.

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Book SynopsisDeepen and enliven your yoga practice with 30 themes based on Patanjali’s Yoga Sutras that can inspire on and off the mat.Yoga draws many practitioners because of its physical benefits, but it is often the experience of peace that people return for. Threads of Yoga supports those seeking to learn more about yoga’s deeper spiritual teachings. Each short chapter introduces a foundational yogic theme, such as letting go, the breath, the yamas and the niyamas, and the chakra system. Each theme is accompanied by practices, including meditation, complementary poses, breath work, or quotes to contemplate. It is an ideal guide for both practitioners and teachers who want to connect with the spiritual wisdom of yoga, deepen their personal practice, or develop and support a theme for yoga class.

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Book SynopsisHiatus hernia affects 1 in 3 people over 50, but it doesn't have to limit or significantly impact your health and wellbeing. Most symptoms can be very easily prevented, or managed, at home with some simple and easy to manage changes to your diet and lifestyle. In his career as a GP, Dr Tom Smith has helped hundreds of people to manage their hiatus hernia, eliminating and significantly improving such symptoms as heartburn, reflux or bloating. This book sets out, step-by-step, some basic strategies you can use not just to feel better but also to improve your general health, including a better diet, less stress and more physical activity. Including the very latest insight, research and advice from top consultant gastroenterologists, the book will explain what medications are available for those who reach that stage, and also discuss surgical management for those who might need it. Simple, supportive, practical and designed for anyone who thinks they might have a hernia - regardless of age, weight or lifestyle - Coping Successfully with Hiatus Hernia will accompany you on the path back to physical health, free of digestive distress or discomfort.

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Book SynopsisJoin author Andrew Biel on a unique and fascinating journey as he helps build a human body in motion, step-by-step. TRAIL GUIDE TO MOVEMENT uses the same encouraging voice and subtle humor as the iconic TRAIL GUIDE TO THE BODY, making the study of human movement easy to understand, captivating and memorable. Instead of dissecting the body into smaller, isolated pieces, Biel's TRAIL GUIDE TO MOVEMENT's unique approach builds the body into larger, interconnected components. The book designs four key structures for movement: connective tissue, joints, muscles and nerves. After applying some biomechanical principles, the reader puts the body to the test by exploring concepts of posture and gait. The book includes free study tools for students.TRAIL GUIDE TO MOVEMENT won the gold medal in the PubWest Book Design Awards.Table of Contents1. Introduction. 2. The Essentials of Movement 3. Connective Tissue, Part 1. 4. Connective Tissue, Part 2. 5. Joints, Part 1. 6. Joints, Part 2. 7. Muscles, Part 1. 8. Muscles, Part 2. 9. Muscles, Part 3. 10. Nerves, Part 1. 11. Nerves, Part 2. 12. Biomechanics, Part 1. 13. Biomechanics, Part 2. 14. Posture. 15. Gait.

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Book SynopsisThe idea of family lies close to the meaning of life, but in practice, families do not always come together, or chat about what matters, or laugh as much or as often as they should. Everyone gets too busy, or it can feel hard to get into certain topics – and without anyone meaning to, occasions keep slipping by. The Family Game is the solution; this is a game expressly designed to help family gatherings live up to our highest hopes. It consists of a host of questions (chosen randomly with a dice) that kick-start the best sorts of conversations: ones in which we reconnect, say things we always meant to, laugh warmly together – and remember why family counts. The cards cover 5 categories: Gentle Teasing - What would the movie of your family be called? Gratitude - To whom have you been a bit too moody? Self - How would you like to evolve? Memories - What was your favourite time of day when you were little? Regrets - If you could be forgiven for something, what would it be?

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Book SynopsisAlleviate TMJ pain with a powerful, integrative mind-body program that draws on yoga, mindfulness, and craniosacral bodywork and includes more than thirty instructional movements and eleven audio downloads.In The TMJ Handbook, Cator Shachoy explains the anatomy and physiology of Temporomandibular Joint Dysfunction (TMD)—what we commonly refer to as TMJ. She unpacks the physical, emotional, and energetic reasons why this pain can occur and become so debilitating—including injury, stress and tension, emotional trauma, grief and rage, hormonal imbalances, among other causes. She then offers a unique and effective approach to reducing TMJ pain that combines yoga, massage, meditation, and craniosacral therapy. The TMJ Handbook delves into: A definition and explanation of jaw tension and jaw anatomy Headaches, stress, and trauma  Conscious healing touch and self-massage Yoga poses and sequences

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Book SynopsisGet ready to conquer the diaper days and make potty training a breeze. No nonsense, no fluff, just pure practicality.We get it?you?re not interested in decoding complicated parenting jargon. You want straightforward advice that works, and that?s exactly what you?ll find in this book. It''s potty training for today?s parents, designed to guide you through the messy terrain of toddlerhood.Our approach is simple: we outline the top potty-training methods and provide step-by-step instructions for each. We?ve ditched the boring stuff and filled the pages with tips and tricks that are relatable to today?s parents. From potty-readiness signs to handling the inevitable oops moments, we?ve got you covered.But we?re not stopping there! We?ve sprinkled in some humor, because let?s face it, potty training can be a comedy of errors. You?ll laugh, you?ll learn, and most importantly, you?ll conquer the potty-training challenge like a pro.Ditch the diapers and embrace the potty revolution! With The Simplest Potty-Training Book in the World, you?ll be well-equipped to guide your toddler to diaper independence. Grab your copy today, and say hello to a world of clean triumphs and fewer diaper blues!

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Book SynopsisA comprehensive guide to the safe and ethical application of expanded states of consciousness for therapists, healing practitioners, and sincere explorers Psychedelic medicines also known as entheogens are entering the mainstream. And it’s no wonder: despite having access to the latest wellness trends and advances in technology, we’re no healthier, happier, or more meaningfully connected. Psilocybin mushrooms, ayahuasca, and LSD—as well as other time-tested techniques with the power to shift consciousness such as drumming, meditation, and vision quests—are now being recognized as potent catalysts for change and healing. But how do we ensure that we’re approaching them effectively? Françoise Bourzat—a counselor and experienced guide with sanctioned training in the Mazatec and other indigenous traditions—and healer Kristina Hunter introduce a holistic model focusing on the threefold process of preparation, journey, and integration. Drawing from more than thirty years of experience, Bourzat’s skillful and heartfelt approach presents the therapeutic application of expanded states, without divorcing them from their traditional contexts. Consciousness Medicine delivers a coherent map for navigating nonordinary states of consciousness, offering an invaluable contribution to the field of healing and transformation.

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Book SynopsisNutritional therapist and healthy eating expert Amelia Freer has helped her many celebrity clients, including Sam Smith and James Corden, to dispatch fad diets to the distant past whilst guiding them to a rejuvenated future. Now she can do the same for you.Amelia Freer brings a fresh and unique voice to the field of holistic health. In this, her first book, she explains her 10 steps and provides over 25 enticing recipes to get you started on your path to optimum wellness.Amelia guides you gently through her 10 steps: how to detox your store cupboards and restock with alternatives, how to understand the differences between good and bad fats, the dangers of hidden sugar in the food we eat and how to dump the wheat (one of the demons!) from your diet. Her ideas are all backed up by the latest findings in the field of nutrition and neuroscience.Amelia includes a mouth watering selection of recipes, from delightful breakfast alternatives, such as Almond, Apricot and Rose Yogurt, light lunchTrade Review‘Amelia Freer has helped me lose over a stone in 2 weeks and has completely transformed my relationship with food. Everyone go check out her incredible book, and start to live healthy. It's not even about weight loss it's about feeling happy in yourself. Love you Amelia & thank you for making me feel so happy inside and out.’ - Sam Smith ‘Working with Amelia changed my relationship with food, and in turn altered my relationship with myself and my work.’ - Boy George ‘Take that 5:2, Cabbage Soup, Scarsdale, Atkins and all the other ones that I have tried and failed before. Forgo all others: it is all about Amelia Freer’ - London Evening Standard ‘Amelia Freer changed my life. I lost two stone, dropped two dress sizes and no longer shovel in food like a rabid dog. The woman is wise, wonderful and simply a genius. She should be prescribed on the NHS.’ - Imogen Edwards-Jones, author of Hotel Babylon ‘We love the clean layout, stand-out photography and original recipes like monkfish with a broccoli and ginger mash. Delish.’ - Women’s Health ‘Healthy just got easier with Amelia Freer’s straightforward advice for boosting your wellbeing and gaining that much-desired “new you” glow.’- Vogue.co.uk

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Book SynopsisThe perfect antidote for rainy-day sulks and backseat boredomYour kids are buzzing bundles of energy, ever eager for new experiences and new challenges. And one of your toughest jobs as a parent is finding ways to channel kids' energies that promote healthy development while keeping them entertained. Good news, your job just got a little easier.Great for car trips, rainy days, and even power outages, the Great Big Book of Children's Games is a treasury of games and activities for all occasions, every setting and every mood. You'll find indoor games and outdoor games, party games and solo games, sidewalk games, beach games, ball games and water games. There are games that stimulate young minds and those that promote physical development. You'll find skill-building games and games designed to sharpen individual faculties, card games and word games, and an abundance of pencil-and-paper games. And to help you do your part to keep our highways safe (and your s

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Book SynopsisGuaranteed to help parents reclaim sweet dreams for their entire familyNew from the bestselling author of the classic baby sleep guide!Getting babies to sleep through the night is one thing; getting willful toddlers and energetic preschoolers to sleep is another problem altogether. Written to help sleep-deprived parents of children ages one to five, The No-Cry Sleep Solution for Toddlers and Preschoolers offers loving solutions to help this active age-group get the rest they--and their parents--so desperately need.A follow-up to Elizabeth Pantley's megahit The No-Cry Sleep Solution, this breakthrough guide is written in Pantley's trademark gentle, child-centered style. Parents will discover a wellspring of positive approaches to help their children get to bed, stay in bed, and sleep all night, without having to resort to punishments or other negative and ineffective measures. The No-Cry Sleep Solution for Toddlers and Presch

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Book Synopsis"An extremely useful parenting handbook... truly outstanding ... strongly recommended."--Library Journal (starred review)"A tremendous resource for parents and professionals alike."--Thomas Atwood, president and CEO, National Council for AdoptionThe adoption of a child is always a joyous moment in the life of a family. Some adoptions, though, present unique challenges. Welcoming these children into your family--and addressing their special needs--requires care, consideration, and compassion.Written by two research psychologists specializing in adoption and attachment, The Connected Child will help you: Build bonds of affection and trust with your adopted child Effectively deal with any learning or behavioral disorders Discipline your child with love without making him or her feel threatened "A must-read not only for adoptive parents, but for all families striving to correct and connect with their children."Table of Contents1.Beginning Where Your Child Began2.Solving the puzzle of difficult behavior3.Providing an atmosphere of “felt safety"4.Teaching life values5.You are the boss – handling aggression6.Nurturing at every opportunity7.Enhancing success through proactive strategies 8.The magic of healthy brain chemistry and nutrition9.When all else fails … the home program10.Handling setbacks11.Healing yourself so you can heal your child

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Book SynopsisIf you or someone you love has been diagnosed with cancer, you want to do everything possible to beat the disease. But with so much conflicting advice and so many options available, how do you decide on the best treatment plan for you?In this major new book, Professor Jane Plant and Professor Mustafa Djamgoz present a clear and scientifically sound 10-step programme to help you beat cancer. At a time when you may be feeling helpless and confused, this book provides the essential guidance you need to take control of your life and regain your health with targeted advice for specific cancers.Included in the 10-step plan: Inform yourself: understand what cancer is, what causes it and how to avoid carcinogens Choosing the right treatment: evidence-based advice on conventional and complementary therapies, including chemotherapy, radiotherapy, surgery and medication Change your lifestyle: guidance on diet, exercise, reducing stress, relationships and other lifestyle factors that have a proven link with cancerBeat Cancer will help you prevent cancer, tackle your diagnosis and stay in remission.Trade Reviewthis sensitive and informative self-help guide goes into every aspect of cancer in great detail, from debunking myths of the disease to what to expect before a chemo session * Daily Mail *

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Book SynopsisIndian squat and touching elders' feet are ancient rituals with proven benefits. "Back to the Roots" explains over 100 traditional practices promoting wellness. Learn about Indian recipes, superfoods, and tips for health improvement and disease prevention. Embrace ancient knowledge for a healthier lifestyle.

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Book SynopsisAre mealtimes with your kids a source of frustration? Ever wonder how on earth to get them to eat the recommended five servings of fruits and veggies per day (or even per week)? The 7 Secrets of Raising Happy Eaters is a practical and engaging guide for parents eager to get past their children''s food resistance - or to avoid it altogether. The book introduces 7 Secrets of Raising Eager Eaters. Secrets include: Secret 1: Teach your child to eat, just like you teach them to read! Secret 6: ''Teach me to do it myself''. Child participation is every parent''s secret weapon. Karen LeBillon, author of French Kids Eat Everything, coaches readers through the process of taste training, including strategies, games and experiments that will encourage even reluctant eaters to branch out. Over 100 delicious, kid-tested, age-appropriate recipes lead families step-by-step through the process of learning to love new foods, enabling kids to really enjoy the foods we knTrade ReviewAny parent eager to get kids to eat vegetables must read this instant classic right now. [The Seven Secrets of Raising Happy Eaters] celebrates the fun and joy of parenting-even of picky eaters. This book makes it a pleasure to teach kids about delicious food, encourage healthier eating habits, and counter the relentless marketing of junk food, without ever turning the dinner table into a battlefield * Marion Nestle, Professor of Nutrition, Food Studies, and Public Health at New York University, and author of Eat, Drink, Vote: An Illustrated Guide to Food Politics. *Get ready for children who have healthy attitudes toward food and not only eat their veggies but like them, too. I absolutely love the idea of teaching them to eat well through the Taste Training program-a true 'fix' for picky eaters! * Lisa Leake, author of 100 Days of Real Food *Want your kids to be food lovers? Karen takes away the pressure, stress, and frustration of mealtime with interactive food games and simple recipes that make eating a joy for the whole family! * Catherine McCord, author of Weelicious *I simply adore this book as it is bursting with simple, down-to-earth, practical ways to "taste train" and educate children to enjoy healthy foods through fun games and activities. The underlying principle is that children can learn to eat well, just like they can learn to ride a bike, which I wholeheartedly agree with. Karen's book is a must-read for parents who battle with "fussy eaters" and dread meal times. So grab your copy now and begin to enjoy the adventure opening up to your children and your whole family, as you discover the joys of healthy eating and have fun creating healthy eating habits for life * Sue Atkins, author of Parenting Made Easy - How To Raise Happy Children *

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