Health & Wellbeing Books

Book Synopsis

Read more less

Book Synopsis

Read more less

Book Synopsis

Read more less

Book Synopsis

Read more less

Book Synopsis

Read more less

Book SynopsisThe perfect guide for anyone looking to thrive, not just survive, in the face of stress. In our fast-moving world stress, burnout, and anxiety are an ever-present reality for many of us. It can feel like there’s no escaping the constant pressure to keep up and stay on top of everything. But what if there was a way to not only cope with stress but to thrive in the face of it? Everything I Wish I’d Known About Stress offers a practical, self-helpful guide to understanding and managing stress. Packed with relatable insights, tools and techniques aplenty to help those in need to find a sense of calm amidst the chaos.Table of ContentsContents My own road to a calmer life Part One, or ‘I wish I’d known. . .’ Some stress is normal – we’re literally built for it Chronic stress has been normalised But it is not normal There’s such a thing as good stress Fight and flight aren’t the only stress responses Stress can even change our menstrual cycles We store stress in the body How the nervous system works How to hack the nervous system Stress causes damage that can be deadly All the symptoms of stress The red flags Stress and anxiety are not the same thing Stress is contagious Our perspective makes a difference We all have different stress thresholds What stress can look like in others Stress erodes our capacity for empathy Stress affects our executive functioning Stress can become a habit What we consume can aggravate stress Stress and resilience are intertwined The concept of the stress bucket Spoon theory The notion of stress cycles Part Two In the thick of it And breathe. . . Square breathing Ten-second breath Alternate nostril Four-seven-eight breathing Cyclic sighing Get grounded Five, four, three, two, one technique Positive self-talk Counting A–Z game Embracing nature Use our common sense(s) Touch Smell Taste Sight Sound Proprioception Interoception Vestibular Somatic practices Tapping Autonomous sensory meridian response (ASMR) The aftermath Shake it off Stretch it out Dance it out Talk it out Cry it out Write it out Building resilience Make space for yourself Track time Buy time Start subtracting Look ahead Keep a stress log Visualise your stress bucket Build your self-esteem Get clear on your values Smartphones for good Turn off notifications Blue light filter Apps Start a new hobby Get moving Stop the ANTs Consider adaptogens Try meditating Fix your sleep Pack your bag Check-in Write a care guide A note on support systems Healing Seven types of rest Mental rest Physical rest Sensory rest Creative rest Emotional rest Spiritual rest Create a bliss list Create a diss list Question whether we’re headed in the right direction Make sense of something Let go of mistakes Get clear on who you are not Lock it in Reset your algorithm Be the tryer of new things Pay attention to envy Reclaiming yourself Dream a little dream Consider the younger self Be your own compass Have those conversations I wish I’d known that I wasn’t alone It’s always a work in progress Food as medicine Movement Other daily stuff Working life Can’t live without Over to you Acknowledgements About the author

Read more less

Book Synopsis

Read more less

a huge range and FREE tracked UK delivery on ALL orders.

Read more less

Book Synopsis

Read more less

Book SynopsisFrom one addiction to the next, Rahul Verma's life is on a downward spiral and he believes his only option is to drink himself to death. But there are always choices. Is Rahul ready to discard his fears, choosing instead a future of joy? Find out in this inspiring and honest revelation of beating addiction and turning spirits into spirituality.

Read more less

Book Synopsis

Read more less

Book Synopsis

Read more less

Book Synopsis

Read more less

Book SynopsisPsst, want a whole new approach to puberty? Puberty Girl is here to help!Whether or not you've started seeing the signs of your body changing, this fab book will bring new meaning and understanding to a young girl's tween years. Yes, it can be a confusing and emotional time - but with Puberty Girl by your side, you won't need to go through puberty alone.Puberty Girl is smart, intelligent, fun, colourful and factual and TELLS IT LIKE IT IS. It talks about the big M, the V word (yep - Vagina!), the period costume, PMS, puberty power and even the B word - breasts! This beautifully illustrated book lets you know what to expect, physically and emotionally, as you tread the path to becoming a woman.Table of ContentsCHAPTER 1 Why a book on puberty? CHAPTER 2 Ooh, La La what's happening to me?CHAPTER 3 The Big M CHAPTER 4 The Period Costume CHAPTER 5 Your Body means Business CHAPTER 6 Puberty Power CHAPTER 7 I'm the boss of my Body CHAPTER 8 Work it out Girlfriend! CHAPTER 9 Puberty Girl takes on the World Glossary

Read more less

Book SynopsisAnxious Girls Do It Better is the travel guide that covers everything you need to know when anxiety is your (invisible) excess baggage. The second in the Girls Guide to the World series, this travel companion for women contains invaluable practical advice for anyone who experiences anxiety while travelling. Including advice from a pilot, doctor and psychologist, alongside author, Bunny Banyai''s own experiences of juggling holiday fun with a mixed bag of neuroses, you don''t need an official diagnosis of anxiety to get something out of this book.Perhaps you''re simply nervous at the idea of parting with a wad of cash in exchange for three weeks in the Mediterranean. Or maybe you''re feeling rattled by the Covid-19 pandemic, which doesn''t make you someone with an anxiety disorder, but rather just a normal human being. Visiting an unknown corner of the globe with only a wheelie bag for company could induce anxiety in a bar fridge.In spite of any worries, Anxious Girls Do It Better will help you to travel anyway, because there''s only so much you can learn about the world while lying in bed and watching Netflix. And hey, what''s the worst thing that could happen?**everything, LOL

Read more less

Book SynopsisA magical book featuring Tanja B. Linde's illustrations, InMy Nature will help you realize your own potential by unearthing your connection to the natural world. Having lived nomadically for the past decade, Tanja has found ways to make the most out of every experience. She believes that if we choose to listen to our higher nature and live life on our own terms, we can turn the ordinary into the extraordinary. Divided into three sections – Venture Inward, Go Explore and Seek Discomfort – In My Nature guides your journey on a free-spirited path. Throughout the book you will be offered up inspiration and ideas for activities that let you reconnect with nature, which are bound to enrich your body, soul and spirit. Find encouragement to go beyond your limits, set intentions and venture out into a world full of adventure. Know what it means to be in your element and live a life that is both meaningful and endlessly exciting.

Read more less

Book SynopsisOur kitchens are ground zero when it comes to food waste, excess packaging and confusing ethical choices. What you buy, cook and eat has a much bigger impact than the bag you carry it in. Inspiring, practical and above all simple, The Less Waste No Fuss Kitchen is designed for busy people who want to make simple changes without rethinking their whole lives. Lindsay Miles, of Treading My Own Path and Less Stuff, will help you to: Switch up your daily staples to reduce your carbon footprint Avoid single-use packaging, even at the supermarket Make the most of your pantry, fridge and freezer to avoid food waste Confidently adapt recipes to use what you have There really might be such thing as a (waste) free lunch. Trade Review'A wealth of positive, practical, fantastically fuss-free info and inspiring ideas.' – Melissa Hemsley, chef and bestselling cookbook author

Read more less

Book SynopsisThe Saturn Return Survival Guide is the perfect companion for those seeking astrology guidance as they enter this turbulent time. Every 27 to 29 years, Saturn returns to the sign it was in when you were born – a cycle called the Saturn return. During this phase, you will typically break down in order to rebuild, and question everything from your career to the past to relationships and even finances. It’s a time of deep reflection, turmoil and self-doubt. But after Saturn passes into a new sign, you will also experience great clarity and calm as you enter into a new chapter of your life. Understanding this cosmic rite of passage can help you to advance into your next stage of adulthood and the Saturn Return Survival Guide is the definitive guide to navigating this turbulent time. We break down the basics for each star sign and offer meditations and manifestations to help you through (using crystals, candles, and bath magic). Fun and easy to read, the Saturn Return Survival Guide is full of astrological truths for the believers as well as novices searching for meaning. Written by Lisa Stardust of the Instagram handle @liststardustastro. Complete with modern vintage full-colour illustrations by London based artist, Emmy Lupin (@emmylupin).

Read more less

Book SynopsisTake a tour through your body and its common medical symptoms with What’s Wrong with You? An insider’s guide to your insides. Everybody has a body, and everybody gets sick. But unless you go to medical school, the mechanisms behind your medical symptoms remain a mystery. Why do you get diarrhoea when you’re stressed? Why do both teenagers and bodybuilders get acne? Why do you feel like yawning when you’re tired, nervous, or when you think about yawning (like now)? Why do many men go bald, but women (and castrated men) don’t? Over a billion health-related Google searches – more than one in every 15 Google enquiries – are made every day. Ask ‘Dr Google’ about your headache or fever and it will spew forth a bewildering, and often terrifying list of possible diagnoses, invariably topped by brain cancer or a parasitic infection. What Dr Google won’t tell you is the infinitely more interesting bit: what's actually going on in your body to make you feel sick. In What’s Wrong With You? Dr Sarah Holper takes you on an extensive tour through your body, explaining how its failings cause your medical symptoms. Packed with memorable patient encounters, cultural diversions, historical oddities and insider doctor secrets, Dr Holper arms you with the knowledge you need to understand why your body reacts to illness the way it does.

Read more less

Book SynopsisA collection of inspirational messages for lasting happiness each and every day. Revisit the wisdom of happiness expert Domonique Bertolucci in 100 Days Happier, her bestselling collection of inspirational messages. Featuring a brand new illustrated cover, this is a beautiful book that keeps giving.100 Days Happier encourages us all to be the best that we can be with motivational messages based on Domonique’s hugely popular book The Happiness Code. Written to be read a page per day, each message invites us to make small, daily changes in the way we think and act – changes that will ultimately create a fundamental shift in the life we are living towards happiness.

Read more less

Book SynopsisFollow Your Breath is a practical introduction to life-changing breathing techniques, offering a 'breathwork menu' so you can turn to the page according to what you need at any given time and access this incredible life hack. Whether it’s calming down, sparking up, preparing for physical activity, settling in for a deep meditation, dealing with a health or sinus issue, focusing for a test, managing insomnia or wanting to get a natural euphoric high, Follow Your Breath has you covered. Breath activates communication pathways between the mind and body to positively affect our emotions, and we can even use the breath as a vehicle to shift our level of consciousness. In Follow Your Breath you are offered a range of easy-to-follow practices with step-by-step instructions, diagrams and post-practice notes so you can start shifting your mental state today. By using this book you’ll unlock one of the greatest – and most accessible – life hacks. Your breath will become your personal, pocket-ready superpower that you can pull out anywhere, anytime – no complicated equipment needed.

Read more less

Book SynopsisThe Astrology of You is a guide to understanding your birth chart, helping you to decode the messages that were in the stars from the moment of your birth. It’s a self-help book, rooted in astrology, that demystifies the birth chart and helps you understand yourself on a whole new level. Written by astrologer and meditation teacher Emma Vidgen, The Astrology of You takes a unique approach to helping you achieve success and happiness. You will discover your optimum setting for satisfying relationships, emotional security and creative fulfilment, and learn where to look for guidance when something goes wrong. The birth chart is a personalised instruction manual for life, and The Astrology of You will teach you how to make sense of yours.

Read more less

Book Synopsis9 Step Negativity Detox is your thoughtful guide to detoxing your mindset and eliminating negativity from your life.In just nine easy steps, happiness expert Domonique Bertolucci shares a whole range of tips, strategies and suggestions to detox your mindset and choose a positive life that you want to zoom in on. She will show you how to put on your rose-coloured glasses and discover the power of a positive perspective, including how to express your gratitude and to be grateful, find your people, expand your mind, and know how to be your own boss, choosing to take charge and celebrate who you are.Once you are free and clear of the unnecessary causes of negativity in your life, not only will you discover how pervasive your negative thoughts and experiences have really been, you’ll be much better at spotting them and preventing them from creeping back into your life.Domonique Bertolucci’s Mindset Matters series will show you how to unlock the power of your mindset to live your best life.

Read more less

Book SynopsisHow to Age Against the Machine is a joyous, information-packed ride through ageing as a woman, in all its complexity and diversity. Melissa Doyle and Naima Brown, co-hosts of the popular Age Against the Machine podcast, ask all the right questions on thorny topics such as menopause, relationships, work, money, health and sex – with answers that inspire us to age with meaning and purpose. As we age, some of us might feel freer than ever, with the kids out of the home and more time to ourselves; for others, it can be a stressful time of invisibility and vulnerability. No two women will age in the same way, but there’s been precious little in the way of guidance for this part of our lives – until now. How to Age Against the Machine shares the wisdom of experts as well as real stories from women from all walks of life, normalising ageing and handing us a toolkit for these challenging yet transformative years. What are our own ageing superpowers? How can we tap into and celebrate our value and relevance to make the second part of our lives safe, healthy, connected and fulfilled? Melissa and Naima are your perfect guides for the ageing revolution!

Read more less

Book SynopsisIn You’ll Be a Wonderful Parent, Jasper Peach provides a practical and emotional guide for LGBTIQA+ families around the arrival of a new baby. Becoming a parent is already a challenging time, even more so if you don’t see yourself reflected in mainstream parenting resources, culture or even language. But alphabet soup families are also in the unique position of being able to intentionally build their own family structure and create an environment of huge love and belonging for their children. This little book holds the reader’s hand through the journeys of both birth and non-birth parents, with advice on everything from to dealing with other’s definitions of your family, to finding the right medical care and communities, and of course making sure that you take a lot of naps before the baby is born. A beautifully illustrated hardback full of warmth and personality, You’ll Be a Wonderful Parent is unlike any other book on the market in its inclusive and celebratory approach to queer parenting, and there is something for everyone to learn from the values and experiences of rainbow families. It is the perfect book for new or expecting parents of all descriptions.

Read more less

Book SynopsisSlow: Embracing the Joy of a Slower, Simpler Lifeis your beautiful guide to the ideas of slow living from acclaimed illustrator and author Meredith Gaston Masnata. Feelings of dissatisfaction and stress are understandable when we live our lives on fast forward, while quietly yearning for more peace and meaning. Slowing down in our bustling modern world can help to address anxiety, weariness, and feeling overwhelmed. It is a necessary medicine for every living being — to health, healing and contentedness. In Slow, Meredith shows us that now is the time to relish the sweetness of life, not when everything is done, or when time permits. Each chapter in this gorgeously illustrated book explores how slow living can create a more meaningful life that has connection, joy and beauty, empowering us to ultimately slow down and appreciate what we have. By living our lives more slowly, we grow to understand what matters most

Read more less

Book SynopsisWhat if true leadership is about being more yourself? Working life can feel like one long masterclass on how to fit in by fixing, hiding or suppressing parts of us that feel somehow inadequate, inconvenient or inappropriate. This is a book for busy, big-hearted leaders who want to feel more like themselves at work. Over time, small acts of self-abandonment begin to take a heavy toll. It’s no wonder that so many leaders feel alone, overwhelmed and exhausted. Being True offers a practical evidence-based approach to turning down the volume on the voices in your head, and experiencing greater inner freedom. By honouring our deepest selves, we liberate our highest potential and serve the greatest good. We uplift performance, health and sustainability and co-create workplaces where people feel like they belong. It becomes possible to love who we’re being, not just what we do. Discover the power of being true in an overwhelming world.

Read more less

Book SynopsisIn Nobody Really Has Their Sh*t Together, illustrator star Luke John Matthew Arnold shares his no-bullshit, somewhat inspirational and very hilarious doodles. This bold little book is a beautiful gift for yourself or anyone you love, to bring a smile in tough moments. For most of us, every day comes with a new set of ‘holy shits’ and ‘what the fucks’. But as a fella who lives with OCD and anxiety while also being an artist, Luke John Matthew Arnold often couldn't afford a shrink. So instead, he started doodling. These cute doodles hugged Luke's eyeballs, kissed his heart and spanked his negative thinking on the big ol’ bum. These doodles have helped him traverse through the deepest of shit puddles and come out the other side – moist and smelly, but okay. And now they're in a book. Nobody Really Has Their Sh*t Together is here for you to open at any page, any time, with the comfort of knowing that whatever doodle you look at is totally cheese-free, somewhat absurd and has worked to cheer up one person (Luke). Hopefully you're number two.

Read more less

Book SynopsisWith Yoga While You Wait, you don't need a studio or a yoga mat or fancy yoga pants – just everyday life and a little bad timing. The busy modern world is back with a vengeance – so how do you fit in a casual apanasana or savasana? By maximising your waiting time! Be glad when you're stuck in traffic or put on hold. Be grateful when the waiting room is full. Give thanks to the date that never shows up on time. Because now you can turn mindless waiting into moments of mindfulness with stretches and poses to build up your strength, poise, and flexibility. From the half moon (ardha chandrasana) at the traffic lights to the lion (simhasana) in a traffic jam, Judith Stoletzky introduces the reader to yoga fit for reality, with helpful posture tips and humour in equal measure. Pairing Markus Abele’s playful photography of life all-too-often spent waiting around, Yoga While You Wait has the ideal pose for every pointless pause.

Read more less

Book Synopsis'We never train women in Sydney,' Caroline de Costa was told in 1974 when she applied to become a junior registrar in obstetrics and gynaecology. She and her husband packed their bags and their children, and headed for Dublin.When Caroline first started in medicine, being an unmarried mother was frowned on, cane toads were used for pregnancy tests, and giving birth was much riskier than it is today. Her funny and poignant stories of bringing babies into the world show that, while much has changed, women still work hard and it remains a bloody business. A birth plan is no guarantee of a normal birth (whatever that is).Men have always wanted to control women's bodies, and Caroline has been instrumental in giving Australian women of all backgrounds the opportunity to resist, and to choose when and how they have babies. Her behind-the-scenes stories reveal it's often the little things that win a campaign.Trade ReviewAn enthralling and at times eye-popping ride through her brilliant career as an obstetrician and fierce advocate for women's reproductive freedom. -- Anne Summers * Anne Summers *Caroline de Costa has lived an exciting and unusual life, is a brilliant doctor, a fierce and trailblazing feminist and now reveals herself as a gripping and evocative writer! -- Jane Caro * Jane Caro *

Read more less

Book SynopsisBeyond the Bump is a thoughtful and practical guide that aims to help new mums feel calm, confident and equipped to face the physical, emotional and mental hurdles they may encounter post birth.Clinical psychologist Sally Shepherd understands that a healthy and happy parent is a baby's most important asset. But the first year postpartum can be very challenging. Women must grapple with a whole new existence, and going from 'me' to 'we' can be terrifying for new mums. Sally hadn't expected to struggle during this time, so it came as a big surprise when she did. As they say, you don't know what you don't know, and it turns out Sally didn't know much at all! She had more extensive training for her first job at KFC than she did for the 'job' of being a mum!Beyond the Bump is a book that focuses on mothers. Sally has combined her personal and professional experiences, along with clinical research, to create this much-needed resource. Covering rage, relationships, nutrition, identity and returning to work, it is a kind, considered and essential companion for any new mum.Table of ContentsIntroductionChapter 1: On Pregnancy: The good, the bad and the uglyChapter 2: On Birth: When things don't go as plannedChapter 3: On Taking Baby Home: A steep learning curveChapter 4: On the Baby Blues: What no one told me about week oneChapter 5: On Feeding Baby: Fed really is bestChapter 6: On Sleep: That Holy GrailChapter 7: On Your Postpartum Body: Unfamiliar territoryChapter 8: On Postpartum Depression: The black cloudChapter 9: On Postpartum Anxiety: The cold mistChapter 10: On Relationships: The best of times, the worst of timesChapter 11: On Postpartum Anger: What we don't talk aboutChapter 12: On Identity: Becoming Mum, staying meChapter 13: On Work: Returning to work (or not)Chapter 14: On Family Planning: When will we/will we have another?The EndAcknowledgementsNotesIndex

Read more less

Book SynopsisHello! magazine's April 2018 'book of the week'Set across two decades in London and Ireland, Her Mother's Daughter sees the lives of a troubled and emotionally abusive mother and her innocent ten-year-old daughter change forever after one summer holiday.1980: Josephine flees her home in Ireland, hoping never to return. She starts a new, exciting life in London, but as much as she tries, she can't quite leave the trauma of her childhood behind.Seventeen years and two children later, Josephine gets a call from her sister to tell her that their mother is dying and wants to see her - a summons she can't refuse.1997: Ten-year-old Clare is counting down to the summer holidays, when she is going to meet her grandparents in Ireland for the first time. She hopes this trip will put an end to her mum's dark moods - and drinking.But family secrets can't stay buried forever and following revelations in Ireland, everything starts to unravel. Have Josephine and her daughter passed the point of no return?What readers are saying about Her Mother's Daughter:'Beautifully written; it really draws you in and keeps you engrossed all the way through. I actually read it in one sitting because I just got so absorbed in it. It's a heartbreaking novel but it does leave you with a real feeling of hope. I definitely recommend this book!' Rather Too Fond of Books'An impressive debut... a book that will make you stop and think...and that can only be a good thing.' Writing.ie 'A novel which reflects on a wider, more universal exploration of mental health, the role of a mother, parenting and formative experiences.' Bibliomaniac'A deft evocation of the damage caused by family... Disturbing yet engaging read.' NeverImitate'It engaged me as a reader so much so, I read into the early hours to find out how Josephine and Claire faired, if their frail and damaged relationship could be healed... This book is a perfect example of the powerful influence literature can have on the reader.' BOOKSAREMYCWTCHESBOOKSAREMYCWTCH'A gripping and moving read which dealt with some harrowing themes as it tells the story of a family coming to terms with the impact of long hidden secrets.' The Owl on the Bookshelf'This story has a raw, heartfelt quality that I found very arresting... There's insight, subtlety and compassion in the handling of mental illness... A compelling read.' Charity Norman, five-star review'WOW, I felt every emotion possible reading this story. I read it in one sitting as I couldn't put it down until I finished it.' Audrey, five-star review'A poignant and well-observed tale of how the consequences of tragic and traumatic events can unravel over a lifetime, and throughout the generations of a family.' Cat T, five-star review'An emotionally honest portrayal of how trauma can be passed down through generations.' Felicity Hughes, five-star review'An extremely poignant tale, told from the two perspectives of mother and daughter... It was wonderfully uplifting to hear the thoughts of a child and also, at times, desperately heart breaking.' Melanie Lewis, five-star reviewTrade ReviewA very moving, authentic portrait of an Irish family with deep secrets -- Claire McGowan, author of the Paula Maguire seriesIt's been a long time since I found a book so utterly engaging and enveloping. Mental illness and the long-term effects of emotional and sexual abuse are drawn with insight and subtlety. The writing is vivid and raw, the characters real, and the voices of mother and daughter feel pitch-perfect. I raced through it, so immersed that it kept me up half the night. * Charity Norman, bestselling author of AFTER THE FALL *Hello! magazine's April 'book of the week' * Hello! *A compelling read that is raw and poignant. * Woman magazine *

Read more less

Book SynopsisWhen actress Debbie Reynolds died a day after her beloved daughter, Carrie Fisher, the world diagnosed it as 'heartbreak'. But what's the evidence? Does emotional upheaval affect the heart? Can love, or chocolate, really heal our heart problems? And why do we know so much about heart attacks in men, when they are more fatal in women? Heart and lung surgeon Dr Nikki Stamp takes us into the operating theatre, explaining what she sees in patients with heart complications and how a life-saving transplant works. Stamp fell in the love with the heart as a child and continues to be fascinated by its workings and the whole-of-life experiences that affect it. Rich with anecdotes, and insights for maintaining heart health, Can You Die of a Broken Heart? is a blockbuster from a uniquely positioned young specialist.Trade Review'It is a rare thing to find a surgeon who can write and who is so clearly in love with her subject. It helps that the subject of Dr Nikki Stamp's passion is that wonderful and yet still mysterious organ, the human heart. Dr Stamp writes about the heart with real verve and insight, addressing fascinating questions, like "can you die of a broken heart?", while telling moving human stories drawn from her own experience as a cardio thoracic surgeon.' Dr Michael MosleyTable of ContentsIntroduction: What is it about the heart?1.Can you die of a broken heart?2.Stressed-out hearts3.'New' hearts: transplants and mechanical hearts4.The medical mysteries of a woman's heart5.Can love heal?6.Feeding your heart7.Exercise: getting that heart pumping8.Red wine, dark chocolate and superfoods9.Depression: can a heart be blue?10.Sleepy hearts11.Family affairs of the heart12.How to talk about your heart13. The heart's journey: where we've come from and where we are going

Read more less

Book SynopsisEver stopped to read the list of ingredients in the products you use every day? In Low Tox Life, activist and educator Alexx Stuart gently clears a path through the maze of mass-market ingredient cocktails, focusing on four key areas: Body, Home, Food and Mind. Sharing the latest science and advice from experts in each area, Alexx tackles everything from endocrine-disruptors in beauty products to the challenge of going low plastic in a high-plastic world, and how to clean without a hit of harmful toxins. You don't need to be a fulltime homesteader with a cupboard full of organic linens to go low tox. Start small, switching or ditching one nasty at a time, and enjoy the process as a positive one for you and the planet.Trade Review'Alexx is the ultimate gentle activist and takes a practical approach to teaching others how to live a low tox life.' MELANIE EAGER, NUTRITIONIST AND GENETICS HEALTH COACH'There has never been a more important time in human history to take control of your own health. We are exposed to literally tens of thousands of chemicals on a daily basis that humans have never been exposed to before ... Low Tox Life is your handbook to making informed choices about reducing your exposure. Alexx provides sensible, achievable and affordable solutions to help you build resilience and be the best you can be.' DR RON EHRLICH, HOLISTIC HEALTH ADVOCATE, DENTIST, AUTHOR'This beautiful book identifies many of the man-made toxins that can cause adverse health effects, and provides lots of practical and easy-to-follow tips on how to reduce your exposure.' NICOLE BIJLSMA, ENVIRONMENTAL MEDICINE EXPERT, PHD CANDIDATE'This is just the book you need to show you that with a few simple and delicious changes, you can move beyond surviving and indeed, thrive.' JUDE BLEREAU, WHOLEFOOD CHEF, AUTHOR AND TEACHER'Low Tox Life is a comprehensive, inspirational and, most importantly, do-able guide to a healthy, low tox life. It's a book you'll certainly come back to time and time again.' GEORGIA HARDING, NATUROPATH'Future generations will shake their heads in disbelief at the damage we have done to our only home, and ourselves, in these last two centuries ... They'll also be thankful that the tide turned when courageous spirits like Alexx spoke up and reminded everyone there's a better way forward.' MARK J. HENRY, FOUNDER AND DEVELOPMENT ENGINEER SOLIDTEKNICS

Read more less

Book SynopsisA guide on how to show up as the best version of you and live happily. This little book of wisdom is what a bunny would tell her younger self so she could live out her wildest dreams and find magic within.Take a trip with Wise Whiskers the bunny, as she shares her wisdom from the past to her younger self. She helps you embrace life? s wonders and challenges with courage, kindness and love on your journey through life.Life tips so you can be all that you want to be, do all that you want to do and have love and kindness in your life.Suitable for all ages, Adults through to teens that maybe looking for a little life guidance.

Read more less

Book SynopsisA Choice Highly Recommended TitleHow should we invest precious health resources? At a time when chronic illness is increasing, inequality persists and climate change is starting to impact our health, how can health promotion improve health outcomes across the whole population?Health Promotion in the 21st Century offers a systematic introduction to the principles of health promotion today, and effective planning, implementation and evaluation. The authors review the global, regional and local issues that affect health in Australia, and show how social, economic, political and educational elements in society contribute to population health and wellbeing.Throughout, the authors emphasise that health promotion needs multiple solutions, and that health professionals should seek out strategic opportunities and partnerships. They consider the issues facing vulnerable groups - such as Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, those with mental health issues, and the aged - and suggest a variety of innovative tools for working with particular populations. They also focus on strategies to ensure programs remain vibrant and sustainable in the longer term.With case studies and activities in each chapter, Health Promotion in the 21st Century is an essential resource for anyone seeking to build a career in health promotion.

Read more less

Book Synopsis

Read more less

Book Synopsis

Read more less

Book Synopsis

Read more less

Book SynopsisLinda Marigliano has built a career out of performing for other people. In her day-job as an on-air presenter or in her family home, she contorted herself into 'the cool girl' or 'the good girl', and struggled to ever truly switch off.As she repeatedly over-committed and sought approval in all its guises, she started to ask herself: Why am I like this? Combing through her complex relationship with her mother, the sense of duty within her extended Italian and Chinese-Malaysian families, and the twisting turns of both her career path and her love life, she noticed a pattern emerging. Her love language had warped into acts of service that pleased everyone but herself, without boundaries or exceptions. And she'd lost the ability to translate the vocabulary of love being spoken all around her.Love Language is Linda's determined reclamation of her identity; a fiercely relatable and viscerally honest account of what it means to love and be loved.'A tender and honest reflection of love in all its intricate forms, Love Language is achingly relatable and poignant. A truly beautiful book.' -Julia Busuttil Nishimura, author of Around the Table'Linda's raw and honest account of her journey to reclaim her identity and understand the true meaning of self-love resonated deeply with me. In the challenging times of Covid, Linda's courage to confront and unravel her internal script is both inspiring and relatable. Love Language serves as a timely reminder of the importance of self-discovery, personal growth and navigating love in the face of adversity. This book will captivate and inspire you.' -Chantelle Otten, author of The Sex Ed You Never Had'This will surprise no one, but Linda's book is absolutely brilliant. Linda's vulnerability is a gift to us all. A gift that enables us to take a step closer to our authentic self.' -Hugh van Cuylenburg, author of The Resilience Project'Linda writes about the complexities and hurdles of love, family and communication with tenderness, warmth and honesty. I loved it.' -Jessie Ware, author of Omelette'A tender, honest account of the courage it takes to do life your own way.' -Kumi Taguchi, journalist and host of Insight

Read more less

Book SynopsisEver felt the inkling ? or maybe the inner scream ? that you aren? t being true to yourself and living the life that? s really meant for you?It? s time to rediscover your real, genuine and authentic self. Because life is too short to live any other way.In her work as an authenticity coach, Kat John helps people who feel lost and unable to recognise themselves. Work, families, relationships and trauma have sent their lives in unexpected directions, and they need to find the path back home to their authenticity.And in her own life, Kat has mastered building connection and fulfillment as her true self. Having overcome identity-shaking struggles including disordered eating, drug addiction, chronic pain and a prolonged recovery from neurosurgery, she? s on a mission to help others find the self-acceptance and inner peace they crave.Filled with real guidance, raw truths and relatable stories, and perfect for lovers of Glennon Doyle, Brené Brown and Gabrielle Bernstein, Authentic will speak to your soul and help you find the self-alignment to unlock a life that is right, good and true for you.

Read more less

Book Synopsis

Read more less

Book Synopsis

Read more less

Book SynopsisThe pocket guide to DIY beauty – use fresh fruit and pantry staples to create all natural treatments for your skin, body, hair and nails. Make your own face masks, cleansers, acne treatments, moisturisers, foot scrubs, lip balms and more! What you put in your body is as important as what you put on it. Nature offers an amazing abundance of herbs, vegetables, and fruits to keep us looking beautiful and feeling healthy all year long. Here, 30 superfoods are highlighted for their healing properties – each with an easy-to-make beauty treatment for a healthy glow, and a delicious recipe that nourishes from the inside.

Read more less