Health & Wellbeing Books

Book SynopsisA timely, intelligent and important book for fans of LEAN IN and Caitlin Moran: why do modern mothers allow themselves to suffer from so much guilt?Mothering skills are now scrutinised, measured, judged, discussed and disapproved of like never before. The bar is set so preposterously high, it's impossible, at least in the early years, not to feel like a long lost loser: and honestly, mothers only have themselves to blame... Motherly love is ferocious, intense, fathomless, unconditional and absolute. Daisy will add a dusting of reality to the sickly sweet bake-your-own rubbish by covering topics such as breast pumps, other children, sleepovers, swearing (yours and theirs) and contagious diseases.It's time to burn the maternity bras and Daisy is the first at the stake to exclaim, 'Enough! Life is short. Mothers adore their children. But they're people too. And that is more than just a mother.'Trade ReviewIt is a hilarious, timely book - and a rare and potent antidote to the guilt, exhaustion and anxiety that threaten to poison every aspect of modern motherhood. * SUNDAY TIMES *To read this book as a new mother is to know the pure joy of someone speaking for - and up for - you at a time when you have not the resources to do so yourself...fantastically energetic, heartfelt and witty identification of all the absurdities created by maternal guilt...a hilarious, timely book. -- Lucy Mangan * SUNDAY TIMES *The provocative I Don't Know Why She Bothers by Daisy Waugh is one for women who feel life is too short to make their own fish fingers! * GOOD HOUSEKEEPING *Waugh's book is not so much a call for bad mothering to return as a return to a more laissez-faire parenting, liberated from all the fear and guilt women impose on themselves...Waugh is refreshingly frank, swears like a sailor and debunks the sanctification of motherhood with relish....This is probably one of the funniest parenting guides you'll find. * THE OBSERVER *I Don't Know Why She Bothers isn't a guide or a handbook; it's merely saying what a lot of women think. No doubt the Mumgelicals will want to burn this book and Waugh's effigy, but I think it should be given away free with every pregnancy test. * IRISH INDEPENDENT *This self-help book deserves pride of place by on slummy-mummy Bridget Darcy's bedside table. * THE METRO *

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Book SynopsisThe statistics on the power of optimism are staggering. Studies comparing pessimistic people with optimistic clearly show that optimists possess the ability (among other things) to excel academically, professionally and in sports, to resist infectious illness and fend off chronic disease, and to overcome setbacks in their life quickly and without fear. With its foundations firmly embedded in the scientific principles of cognitive behaviour, Learn to Be An Optimist suggests realistic ways for you to transform your life by opening your mind to a more positive attitude. Inspiring practical advice and step-by-step exercises help you to recognise and deal with problems as temporary, specific and external, rather than expressions of any failure in you as a person. You will feel the benefits of this approach in the form of increased productivity in the workplace; improved personal and professional relationships; better physical and psychological health; and even prolonged life expectancy.

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Book SynopsisIn this innovative and engaging book, Marzillier dovetails first-hand accounts from trauma sufferers with over 40 years of clinical practice to provide an honest, human description of how trauma affects us at the time and also after the event.

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Book SynopsisModern life is stressful and complicated; it can be all too easy to feel that we're just not up to it, and so our self-esteem suffers. This pocket guide is designed to help you explore your self-esteem issues and break free from the bad habits that affect your quality of life. Packed full of guidance, techniques and exercises grounded in the latest behavioural science, this book will help you:- Ease the internal dialogue that chatters away within you- Improve your well-being and resilience- Create a fuller, more enjoyable and meaningful lifeWritten by an experienced therapist, and illustrated with examples drawn from many years of practice, this helpful little book could be your ticket to a calmer, more confident life.

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Book Synopsis'Therapist Jess Henley offers advice, techniques and practical exercises in this pocket-sized guide, helping you to spot the warning signs of stress, alter your response, improve your resilience and enjoy "a fuller, more enjoyable and meaningful life"'. - Sunday ExpressThese days everyone seems to be a little bit stressed - but for some it can be debilitating. This pocket guide is designed to help you understand the unique way in which you respond to stress so that you can recognise the warning signs and take action. Packed full of guidance, techniques and practical exercises drawn from many years of experience, this book will help you:- Manage stress, and the unpleasant side-effects that often come with it- Improve your well-being and resilience- Create a fuller, more enjoyable and meaningful lifeWritten by an experienced therapist, this helpful little book is your ticket to a calmer, more fulfilled life.

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Book SynopsisA romantic comedy about love and learning to let go. Perfect for fans of Sarra Manning, Ellie Adams and Rosie Blake.Grace Surtees has everything carefully under control - her work life, her home life and her love life - especially her love life. But then her boss hires Tate Saunders, a brash American, to spice up the gallery tours his company provides. Messy and fond of breaking rules, Tate explodes into her tidy existence like a paintball, and Grace hates everything about him... doesn't she? Because, for Grace, the alternative would be simply too terrifying to contemplate: to love Tate rather than hate him would mean leaping out of her comfort zone, and Grace's devotion to order hides some long-kept secrets... secrets she's sure someone like Tate Saunders could never accept or understand.Discover Hazel Osmond's other novels, Who's Afraid of Mr Wolfe?, The Mysterious Miss Mayhew and The First Time I Saw Your Face.

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Book SynopsisHave you ever, unsuccessfully, tried low-calorie dieting? There are very good reasons why it doesn't work, but somehow they remain a secret...After more than 35 years of clinical practice and helping many thousands of patients to live at their ideal weight, Dr John Mansfield shares his unique approach: weight gain is a condition that has specific causes that can be identified and tackled, and which will be individual to YOU. Discover: - why there is no one-size-fits-all diet that works in the long term - how low-calorie and low-fat dieting contributes to weight gain - how refined carbohydrates result in 'hyperinsulinaemia' and weight problems - how gut yeasts make matters worse - how to tell if your thyroid is also part of the problem - most importantly, the significance of individual food sensitivities: how to identify and tackle what is specific to YOUTable of ContentsWhy low-calorie diets don't work in the long term Five examples of people with food sensitivities Understanding food sensitivity as a cause of weight gain The elimination diet Desensitisation to food sensitivities The yeast syndrome Low thyroid production as a cause of weight gain The cholesterol myth and the dangers of low fat diets How refined carbohydrates cause weight gain, diabetes and coronary artery disease The nutritional consequences of eating refined carbohydrates Weight gain, diabetes and coronary artery disease - a man-made disaster Does exercise help weight management? A step-by-step programme to sort out your own weight problems

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Book SynopsisAre overeating and staying over-weight unconscious 'survival decisions' for you or someone you care about? If they are, no matter how many tried-and-tested diets you follow, you will not succeed. Therapists Sally Baker and Liz Hogon offer this practical guide to understanding the emotional reasons for overeating and how to overcome these, based on their training and experience in Emotional Freedom Technique (EFT), hypnotherapy, PSTEC and other related therapies. Throughout they illustrate their approach with client case histories and help readers to put theory into practice with step-by-step exercises.Table of ContentsHow to end emotional over-eating: I: Therapy tutorials, incl. EFT, PSTEC, hypnosis; II: Acknowledging the present, incl. time-line protocol, re-learning hunger; Comfort and stress eating, incl. eating mindfully to overcome cravings and compulsions; IV: Body image; V: Setting and achieving your goals; VI: Breaking through; VII: Digging deep; VII: New day, new dawn; IX: Eating clean, eating easy Paleo; X: Move that body - sitting is the new smoking; XI: Learn to be your best, incl. quality sleep, Qi gong breathing, 80:20 rule; XII: Resources and downloads

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Book SynopsisThis book is written for the millions of people worldwide who suffer from gut problems; from burping and acid reflux to abdominal pain and flatulence through to diarrhoea, bloating and constipation. What happens between eating your food and it coming out the other end can sometimes be a source of daily discomfort and embarrassment. Health journalist Jo Waters and Gastroenterologist Professor Julian Walters look at possible causes of your gut troubles - some of them minor and others more serious - and how to address them. Whether you bloat after eating pasta or bread, suffer cramping diarrhoea when you are stressed out , get constipated when you're on holiday or just feel fatigued by your grumbling guts, they show what the options are for diagnosis, symptom improvement and tackling the underlying causes.Table of ContentsIntroduction - what's causing your gut symptoms? Irritable bowel syndrome - causes, symptoms and treatments; Bloating and diarrhoea - could you have coeliac disease or NCGS? Watery diarrhoea - could you have bile acid diarrhoea? Bloating and bacterial overgrowth; Food allergies and sensitivities; Could FODMAPs be causing your bloating and diarrhoea? Inflammatory bowel diseases; Gallstones, hiatus hernias and diverticula disease; Cancer; Drug side effects - drugs that can cause gastric side effects; Getting to the bottom of your symptoms - a gastroeneterologist's view; Medical terms explained

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Book SynopsisIBS is an invisible disease - sufferers battle on pretending nothing is wrong and hiding their embarrassing symptoms. And it isn't life-threatening - so why would anyone take it seriously? Yet it can seriously restrict how we live, work and play. Based on their experience as both sufferers and health specialists, Dr Arroll and Professor Dancey provide the latest guidance on causes, diagnosis and treatment, including the hugely significant part played by stress.Table of ContentsKey information; Diagnosis of IBS: what to expect; What causes IBS; Life with IBS; Medical treatments; Psychological and complementary therapies; Self-help; Guidance for carers

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Book SynopsisMillions of women and increasing numbers of men worldwide are suffering the pain and debility associated with osteoporosis. For the 1 in 3 women over age 65 already affected by the disease, the cost in both financial and personal terms is astronomical. In this thought-provoking book, Max Tuck shows not only how we can prevent bone loss but also how we can rebuild bone density, giving detailed guidance on how to do this, including essential specific exercises. Based on proven science, the latest technological developments, a passion for nutritious food and her long experience as a Health Educator and Veterinary Surgeon, Max's comprehensive action plan will enable you to slash your fracture risk and improve your health, even into advanced age. With an easy to follow and entertaining writing style, she provides new hope and inspiration for a stronger and more vibrant future.Trade Review'If you are concerned about the health of your structure, there has never been a better manual or blueprint guiding you on how to regain it and maintain it.' Dr Brian R Clement, The Hippocrates Health Institute, Florida, USATable of ContentsSome alarming statistics; Bone structure and development; Why dairy is not the answer; Acidity - your worst enemy; Protein damage; Sugar - the fourth deadly sin; Calcium - less important than you may think; Forgotten minerals; Overlooked vitamins and other phytonutrients; Supplements and drugs - the good, the bad and the downright ugly; Hormones and stress; Exercise - the key to it all; A day in the life of a bone lover; Bone-building recipes and weekly meal plan; Evidence base

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Book SynopsisSally Baker and Liz Hogon, informed by helping hundreds of clients achieve a sustained healthy approach to eating, have researched and written How To Feel Differently About Food to break the painful cycle of yo-yo dieting and emotional eating. The book cuts a clear path through the conflicting nutritional information that fills the popular media to reveal the best way to eat for improved health and enhanced mood, boost energy without triggering feelings of hunger and stop wildly fluctuating blood-sugar levels that lead to cravings. They explain how to make informed and appetising food choices and how to implement small but empowering new eating habits from breakfast onwards. Learning new ways of thinking and feeling about food will naturally enable readers to approach food differently. These positive changes are designed to be effortlessly integrated into a busy life with minimum planning and preparation, including how to eat for nourishment, become healthier, lose excess weight if appropriate, and boost mood as well as help to combat anxiety and depression.Table of ContentsAre you an emotional eater? Why emotional eaters feel differently about food; Readying yourself to embrace change; Empowering steps towards success; Choose a plan; The hunger trap; Establishing new rituals and habits; How food influences your mood: Feed your soul; Your gut is your second brain: The mouth-body connection; Boost your immune system; Feed yourself happy; The joy of movement; Sleep your way to improved health; Food know-how is power; Foods to explore and foods to ignore; How to break your fast; Making better meal choices; Support for the new you; Striving for progress not perfection

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Book SynopsisAgnes Juhasz, writing with great humanity and understanding, draws on many years of working with people with dementia to show how she has learned to communicate and work collaboratively with sufferers and find the essence of the person hiding behind the symptoms of the disease. Based around real-life stories she shows what she has found works and does not work, and candidly reveals her own emotions of frustration, irritation and - sometimes - amusement, and how she has learnt to cope with these. Her honesty in describing the highs and lows of being a carer is an inspiration to all those struggling to find the positive side of an illness we have all come to fear.Table of ContentsIntroduction; Tight-rope walking on my nerves; It is not going to work this way; Personal insults; Who has been fired from the factory; Small victories; Terrifying numbers; Survival techniques; Care home versus in-home care; The 'most not do' list; There is always someone behind dementia; All my respects to the cactuses; The secret language; 'I've got bloody dementia!'; Stigmas, myths, facts; Shattered minds; Self-assessment; Finale

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Book SynopsisInflammatory bowel disease (IBD) is the term that includes Crohn's disease (which can affect any part of the gut) and ulcerative colitis (which affects the colon) - two chronic auto-immune conditions that cause gut pain, whole-body symptoms and poor digestion leading to nutritional deficiencies. Both are on the rise in the developed world and are newly affecting developing economies such as China (where the author was actually diagnosed). The link with the standard Western lifestyle is evident, yet what elements of that lifestyle can be modified to make a difference? And how can sufferers live with symptoms and 'flare ups' that do not respond to treatment and/or lifestyle changes? What is the real-life experience of IBD and what can be done to take back control? Jenna Farmer offers an holistic and positive guide to living with IBD, combining conventional, nutritional, stress reduction and other lifestyle approaches, drawing on her blogs, ebooks and website www.abalancedbelly.co.uk. Throughout, the book is 'illustrated' with case histories from Jenna's blog and other contacts, and from her own experience of delayed diagnosis and listening to her symptoms.Table of ContentsWhat is IBD really? Diet for IBD - principles, eating plan, exclusion diet, foods to avoid; Relaxation and stress reduction strategies; Becoming your own health advocate; Questions to ask doctors and other health professionals; Treatment options - conventional and complementary and what to expect; Juicing; Yoga and other exercise; Living with uncertainty

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Book SynopsisFleur Brown, Functional Nutritionist for nearly 25 years, shares her experience of helping thousands of clients with chronic health problems recover their health, vitality and well-being. She shows you how to: Become your own health detective to investigate the root causes of your problems; Take charge of your health holistically; Take steps to regain your well-being and live a full life without pain or excessive fatigue. Fleur explains the principles of functional nutrition and how to apply them so that her readers can understand and overcome their condition(s) based on her extensive clinical experience. She draws on detailed case histories to illustrate these principles and writes: 'Over the years, I have learnt and fine-tuned a new approach to helping my clients recover their health. This approach explores a wide range of the possible contributory factors that may be causing your health problems - not just diet. Using the clinical knowledge I have gained over many years, I would like to show you how to get back on the road to living a full life - a life without pain, a life with renewed vitality and energy, and with hope and a healthy future to look forward to.' Exploring the issues for you using Fleur Brown's personally developed protocols is what makes this book a unique resource for all those seeking answers.Table of ContentsWhat is ill health and what is good health; the conventional approach to resolving chronic health problems; the functional nutrition approach to resolving chronic health problems; what other factors may influence your health; case studies - Robert, Karen; Meriel, Jonathan; helping other health problems; the elimination diet; other areas to explore; the lifelong eating plan; resources

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Book SynopsisAs a highly experienced community midwife and teacher, Bridget Sheeran knows that pregnancy should be a time for vital physical and mental preparation. The body and mind do much of this automatically but there are many ways to support this process, and to resist the day-to-day stresses that can hinder it. Through detailed images for colouring-in, Bridget invites pregnant women to allow their natural curiosity to rise up and lead them to discover how they can help themselves through the process of birth. As women relate to their interpretation of the illustrations, this book can powerfully: Allow them in their own time to focus on their needs in pregnancy, birth and becoming a mother; Motivate them to prepare for birth and the responsibility of caring for a newborn; Enable personal well-being through relieving stress via the 'right brain' activity of colouring-in; Motivate women to evaluate their personal resources and find the support structures they will need to do the most important job in the world: give birth and nurture their baby.Table of ContentsIntroduction - how this book can help in preparation for childbirth; 30 detailed, double-page line drawings for colouring-in, related to the theme of preparing for childbirth; Key to the images in the book - why Bridget has chosen these and what colouring them in may help mothers-to-be to achieve

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Book SynopsisAt the age of 35 and following the death of her mother from ovarian cancer, Clarissa Foster was found to carry a harmful mutation in the BRCA2 gene which drastically increased her risk of developing breast and ovarian cancer. She searched for a book that would help her to understand the full extent of what it meant to carry a harmful mutation, the options available to her to lower her risk and, most importantly, how it would feel to undergo risk-reducing surgery. Finding nothing that answered her needs, she set about reading all the available medical literature and liaising with relevant medical professionals to answer her questions. This book is the result of that research and of the decision she took based on it - to have a bilateral mastectomy and salpingo-oophorectomy. Within the context of her own painful experience of family cancer and of elective surgery, Clarissa explains what the BRCA mutation is, what it signifies, what the individual's choices are and what the fall out can be in terms of a woman's body image, identity and sexual functioning. In recognition of the book's power to help people with a diagnosed or suspected BRCA mutation, it was Highly Commended in the 2018 BMA Book Awards and Clarissa received the Beryl Bainbridge First-time Author Award in 2019.Table of ContentsHow it began / The history of BRCA / The science / The effect of BRCA gene mutations / Misconceptions about the BRCA gene / The evolutionary advantage of the BRCA mutation / Cancer / Breast cancer / Male breast cancer / Ovarian cancer / Fallopian tube cancer / Uterine cancer / Prostate cancer / Genetic services / Managing your risks / Screening / Chemoprevention / Preventative surgery / Survival impact / Importance of healthy diet and lifestyle / Other BRCA associated cancers / A personal journey

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Book SynopsisA practical and empathetic guide to a revolutionary approach to living well with chronic pain, based on the fundamental principles that: all pain experienced is real; wherever the trouble originates in the body, pain is experienced in the brain; all pain is unique to the individual sufferer; the key to overcoming pain is not to strive to be pain-free but to minimise the experience of it. Dr Miranda, based on her medical practice as a pain specialist and on her experience as a pain patient, shows how to do this through a series of clearly explained tools and strategies.Table of ContentsA new understanding of pain; My own story; Tools for pain management: What you need to know - understanding your pain; How to improve sleep; How to develop a positive attitude; The importance of touch; The importance of enjoying life; Shared experience; Nourish yourself - nutrition for overcoming pain; How to move better; Pain and work; Pain and love; Pain and managing your weight; Yoga for overcoming pain; Acupuncture for overcoming pain; Overcoming pain without medication; Appendices: Things you can influence yourself - and how they affect pain; Suggestions for work arrangements that help a person suffering from pain cope at work better; For you whose spouse, friend, co-worker or subordinate suffers from chronic pain

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Book SynopsisOCD is often trivialized as an issue with cleanliness, but for sufferers and those who live with them and/or care for them, it can be life changing, keeping them the slaves of their anxieties. The most common question asked by parents, partners and friends of OCD sufferers is `What can I do?' Lynn Crilly, based on successful support of her own daughter and other sufferers, finally provides some positive, practical answers. Illustrated with observations and anecdotes from carers and sufferers themselves, Hope with OCD explains the many varieties of OCD, how to spot them, the possible causes and drivers and gives a balanced guide to available treatments - both mainstream and `alternative' - in the context of what has worked in her experience. She gives hope for breaking free to a full, obsession-free life.Table of ContentsWhat is obsessive-compulsive disorder? Types of OCD and learning how to recognize the symptoms; Seeking treatment; A guide to therapies; OCD and other mental illnesses; OCD and relationships; OCD and wellbeing; OCD and the carer; OCD and children; Techniques and strategies

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Book SynopsisSince the first edition of Hope with Eating Disorders was published in 2012, eating disorders have become more widely recognised and treatments have progressed, as have attitudes to this most dangerous of mental health problems. In this second edition, which maintains Lynn Crilly's warm, non-judgemental, family-friendly approach, the more recently recognised eating disorders have been included, the range of treatment options - both mainstream and alternative - has been fully reviewed and revised, and the impact of social and technological change has been fully accommodated, with the role of social media for good and ill to the fore. New case histories highlight key issues, and throughout all references to research and stats have been reviewed and updated. Men's eating disorders are now addressed by contributing author Dr Russell Delderfield. Since originally writing Hope with Eating Disorders, Lynn has experienced seven years of counselling practice and seven years of her own daughter's recovery from an eating disorder and obsessive compulsive disorder, underpinning her realistic insight into what recovery actually is and means. Hope with Eating Disorders is a practical, supportive guide for anyone helping someone with an eating disorder be they a family member, teacher, sports coach, workplace colleague or friend.Table of ContentsWhat is an Eating Disorder? Anorexia nervosa, bulimia nervosa and over eating; Other eating disorders; Recognising an eating disorder and seeking treatment; A guide to therapies; Eating disorders and well-being; Eating disorders and other mental illnesses; Eating disorders in men - by Dr Russell Delderfield; Eating disorders in relationships and the home; Eating disorders in education and the workplace; Eating disorders in exercise and sport; Eating disorders and the media; Conclusion: including `what is recovery?' and `from me to you'; Resources

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Book SynopsisDepression affects more than 300 million people worldwide from all walks of life, and can be a completely debilitating and isolating mental illness. Lynn Crilly speaks from personal and professional experience, having suffered depression herself, and provides much needed positive, practical answers, illustrated with observations and anecdotes from carers and sufferers themselves, Hope with Depression explains the many varieties of depression, how to spot them and the possible causes and drivers, and gives a balanced guide to available treatments - both mainstream and `alternative' - in the context of what has worked in Lynn's experience. This is a practical, supportive guide for anyone with this condition or helping someone with depression, be they a family member, teacher, sports coach, workplace colleague or friend. It recognises that each person's illness and recovery will differ and having detailed knowledge and a full toolkit of treatment options is the way to empower each individual with hope for recovery.Table of ContentsWhat is depression? - Types of depression - Recognising depression and seeking treatment - A guide to therapies - Depression and wellbeing - Depression and other illnesses - Depression and the risk of suicide - Depression in the under 25s- Depression in the home - Depression in the workplace - Depression and the online world - What is recovery?

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Book SynopsisDo you have high cholesterol? And/or high blood pressure? Gallbladder problems? Perhaps a diagnosis of fatty liver? Are you tired all the time? Do you crave sweet snacks? Are your hormones in turmoil? Your doctor may have tested you for type 2 diabetes and found this is not a problem... yet. But you almost certainly already have its precursor - insulin resistance. Registered Nurse Hanna Purdy shares her long experience in Public Health Nursing, as well as with improving her family's health, to present this practical, evidence-based guide to what `insulin resistance' means, what causes it and what to do about it, including how to start a ketogenic diet, with the emphasis on the quality of food eaten and the impact good food can have on the body and mind. As she shows, insulin resistance is caused by chronic, sub-clinical inflammation and lies behind many common chronic illnesses that are now reaching epidemic levels even in children. Find out how to reverse it with an inflammation-reducing diet in an easy, sustainable way that is compatible with busy family life.Table of ContentsWhat is insulin resistance? Chronic inflammation; Mitochondria; What to look for; Associated chronic illnesses (mental health problems, chronic pain, obesity, dental problems, bowel problems, fatty liver, PCOS, pre-diabetes and diabetes, cancer, dementia); Action to take - diet, exercise, other lifestyle factors; How to eat for nutrition and pleasure; Recipes

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Book SynopsisType-2 diabetes doesn't have to be a lifelong condition; for many people, especially those who have been recently diagnosed, it's possible to reverse the symptoms of this malignant disease. But how can that be done? In 2017 the author, inspired by results obtained from research done at Newcastle University, UK, decided to try and kick the disease by following a carefully structured, low-carb, whole-food diet and starting a modest exercise regime. Conquer Type 2 Diabetes describes what he did to lose 31 kilos and all his diabetes signs (high blood sugar, high cholesterol, high blood pressure) and symptoms. It explains how he managed carbs, calories, sugars and weight loss, plus the light exercise regime he adopted to strengthen his chances. In so doing he answers the question so many people have been asking him - what did you do to shed an illness that affects more than 400 million people worldwide and is conventionally regarded as incurable and progressive? The book includes the author's meal and exercise plan and 40 mouth-watering low-carb recipes to ensure eating can remain a pleasure and something to look forward to while reversing type 2.Table of ContentsThe `forever' myth; the doughnut moment; the diagnosis; the numbers; the plan: preparation - week zero; a food diary; weight target; water; carbohydrates; natural fats; calories; portion control; sugar, spice, salt and sauces; alcohol; exercise; other people; clothes; after week 16; simple eating plan; the Recipes: starters, soups, snacks and salads (22); main courses (18).

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Book SynopsisFrom her own experience of mental illness and what she has learned from friends and family, and extensive research, Samantha Crilly shares a collection of more than 50 inspirational poems that give an honest and relatable insight into what it means to have a mental illness and what causes and triggers may lie behind it. Some are light-hearted and humorous, others go very deep, but all shed new light and have a positive ending for the reader. If you have a mental health issue, Samantha's insightful poems are there as comforting companions. For families and carers of sufferers, these poems bring fresh understanding of what your loved one is battling. Through Samantha's experience of recovery they also bring acceptance, strength and Hope.Table of ContentsOver 50 poems relating to mental health and the experience of living with: depression, suicide, OCD, anxiety, eating disorders, body dysmorphia, postnatal depression, self-harm. They also look at the effect of mental illness on relationships and include the themes of: it's okay not to be okay; self-esteem; building acceptance towards one another; the pressures to conform; power; energy; humour; the need to live sustainably emotionally as well as physically.

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Book SynopsisThere is a steady stream of articles and books about 'miraculous' cures from the chronic illnesses that face us in the 21st century: autoimmune conditions such as lupus and rheumatoid arthritis; neurodegenerative diseases, such as Parkinson's, MS and Alzheimer's; and many cancers. But if all these individual cases are brought together and reviewed systematically, something much more practical and less miraculous emerges - a set of principles to guide us to better health and a greater chance of recovery. Dr Jerry Thompson draws on an immense range of case histories and research studies to show how what we eat, the toxic load we carry, the environmental electromagnetic fields we live in, and our beliefs and attitudes to health and illness can change the course of disease. The result is a practical guide to what we can learn from 'survivors' about how to improve our chances of good health and recovery.Table of ContentsIntroduction; Using food to cure; Food and health; Belief, expectation and purpose; How the mind heals; More on the mind; Toxicity and health; Releasing toxicity; Reducing toxicity; How energy can heal; Vital force, healing and electricity; Energy with us and around us; Putting it all together; Further reading

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Book SynopsisThe accepted message is that humankind has largely conquered infectious disease with a mixture of antibiotics and vaccines yet it is becoming clear that chronic hidden or latent infections (crypto-infections) lie behind many of today's big killers, including heart disease and cancer. As an exemplar of how the organisms responsible can hide in plain sight, causing devastation while the medical world is in denial, Borrelia burgdorferi - the bacterium responsible for Lyme disease - has led Dr Perronne to clash with his fellow specialists in infectious disease (ID) and challenge the status quo. From his experience as one of France's - and the world's - leading ID specialists, he examines the threats that both Lyme in particular and crypto-infections generally pose and how we can rise to the challenge.Table of ContentsThe 'Lyme problem' and the concept of crypto-infections; Problems with diagnosis; The problem of unfounded certainty; The history of spiral-shaped bacteria and ticks; Patient resistance; Practitioner isolation and the suppression of information; My experience as a physician-researcher; Crypto-infections; Medical methodology versus medicine; Contradictions and evidence-based information versus 'fake news'; Glossary and review of the latest research

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Book SynopsisAnxiety is a familiar word, one which seems hard to escape in today's busy world. It affects more than 280 million people worldwide from all walks of life, and can be a completely debilitating and isolating mental illness. In this new book, Lynn Crilly brings her warm, non-judgemental, family-friendly approach to bear on a the rising tide of contemporary anxiety, exacerbated by political and economic uncertainty, climate change, social media and a world that is being transformed ever more rapidly. She looks at how anxiety manifests, how it relates to other mental health problems and what the many options are for treatment and restoring well-being. As ever, she draws on a wide range of health practitioners to explain therapeutic options - both mainstream and alternative - and thereby provide a truly varied toolkit with something for every individual to try. Throughout, case histories support, confirm and illustrate the practical information, always with the emphasis on hope for leading a fulfilled life unconstrained by the effects of anxiety.Table of ContentsWhat is anxiety? Types of anxiety and the effects; Learning how to recognise the symptoms; Seeking help and treatment; A guide to therapies; Anxiety and other mental illnesses; Anxiety and relationships; Anxiety and wellbeing; Anxiety and families; Anxiety in education; Anxiety in the workplace; Anxiety and social media; Resources

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Book SynopsisTwo former GPs provide a refreshing and liberating medical view of the useful purposes of our unpleasant emotions to move life on with healthy adjustments (E-motion = energy in motion). They show through true stories how anxiety, anger, guilty self-questioning and depressive emptiness, when viewed in a totally different light, are not negative, but are the vital evidence we need to name our hidden personal values. Harnessing emotion into values-based action plans renews inner strength, prevents illness and transforms setbacks, disappointments and hurts into paths to come through stronger.Table of ContentsIntroducing Emotional Logic - the missing link; Part 1 - Dr Marian's Emotional Logic casebook: The way I do Emotional Logic - Marian's garden; Chris and Peter resolve a conflict; Jess aged 8 turns her anger to good use; Caring for the carer; A fostered teenager stops self-harming; Harry's retirement treat; Post-childbirth PTSD; Transforming the workplace; Three generations enjoy Shelly and Friends; Part 2 -Emotional Logic in the community: A street gang leader learns to bargain; At the drop-in centre for street sleepers; De-radicalisation, trafficking, and multiple shootings; The Kenyan prison chaplain; Keeping hopeful - our work in schools; It is never too late - the Revival Choir; Appendix

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Book SynopsisWhat do we want for ourselves and our loved ones, 'when the time comes'? Jointly written, collected and curated by a doctor and nurse working in end-of-life care, this collection of personal experiences (of families and healthcare professionals) throws light on social, cultural and individual influences on what is expected but not necessarily wanted and when we need to start asking ourselves and our loved ones - and our patients - about their preferences. In particular, the issue of futile over-treatment getting in the way of peaceful opportunities to be with friends and family and say good-bye arises again and again. Far more universal and pressing than 'the right to die' is the right to have a non-medicalised and not over-extended, good quality end-of-life.Table of ContentsForeword by Dr John Kellett (Ireland); Foreword by Dr Aoife Lowney (Oxford, UK); Introduction; Preparing for death but living life to the full; What time is the right time; An unexpected friendship; Where is the manual for the family of the dying person? The belated conversation and the imprecise directive; Not coming home; Letting go of love and life; The daughter from California syndrome; My 'new normal'; 'Ready to go' Bob; What Dad learnt from Mum's death; too late to change her mind; Knowing when to do nothing; Not for resuscitation; A celebration of life on his own terms; The advocate and translator; The right to not know; I think it was the right choice; Dying and grieving during the pandemic lockdown; Dad, sorry we can't honour your wishes; The future me; The 'other' end of end-of-life; Afterword by Norman Swan

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Book SynopsisWhen he was diagnosed with both high blood pressure and type 2 diabetes Dr Kongnyuy was initially shocked and depressed at the life-sentence of ill health, medication and restricted lifestyle he felt he'd been handed. But with the support of his family and his knowledge of medical science, he brought his research training to bear on the problem - if these are lifestyle conditions then can lifestyle not reverse them? Conducting a series of experiments on himself that involved changes in diet and lifestyle over several years, he identified what did and did not work for him. Both his method for finding what suits us individually, and his findings as to what returned him to health, will provide invaluable guidance to all those seeking to reverse type 2 diabetes and hypertension.Table of ContentsIntroduction; Trial and error; Sick fat disease; Your diet; Overweight and obesity; Intermittent fasting; Type 2 diabetes; High blood pressure; Exercise; Alcohol; Smoking' Stress; Track and tell; Changing your lifestyle; Health living environment; Glossary of terms

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Book SynopsisWhether you are vegan and planning a pregnancy or a health professional needing further information on nutritional guidelines for a vegan infant, this is an essential practical guide. It takes you through all nutritional aspects of pregnancy up to early childhood and on to the teenage years following a purely plant-based diet. You will find practical advice on dietary essentials, menu planning, and recipes together with vegan family stories to highlight the benefits and potential pitfalls of adopting this way of eating. It aims to dispel the common myths surrounding the vegan diet, showing how this can provide all the key nutrients for pregnancy, breastfeeding and, growth and development. It addresses some of the typical concerns: will your child get enough energy? Enough protein? All the essential fatty acids? Enough calcium and vitamin D? As plant-based diets grow in popularity to help the environment as well as personal health, Sandra Hood's long experience of working with vegan families is more relevant than ever.Table of ContentsIntroduction; Planning your baby; Pregnancy; Birth to complementary feeding; Complementary feeding (weaning); The growing child; Teenage years; Parents' experiences; Recipes; Appendix - recommended reading, Resources, Nutrition tables and sources

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

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Book SynopsisThere is extremely compelling evidence to suggest that if people are physically active before, during and after cancer treatment, their outcomes are likely to be better. Their risk of recurrence (and death) is lower and their ability to deal with the myriad side effects is improved significantly. Increasingly people with cancer understand this but they are often unsure of what exercise would be best, what is safest, what would be most effective and what to avoid. This book offers very practical, targeted information to enable people to exercise in whatever way they feel ready for. It provides guidance on effective and appropriate exercise for anybody who has received a diagnosis of cancer, including those receiving active treatment and those living with incurable cancer of all types, with the emphasis on the proven benefits of exercise and activity.Trade ReviewReviewed by a patient, on behalf of The Breast Centre, Cardiff and Vale UHB: This book is accessible from the minute you pick it up – its cover, clear layout and excellent indexing encourage you to open it and investigate further. In the introduction, you will discover that the author, Carolyn Garritt, is extremely well qualified to talk on the subject of exercise both professionally and personally. This book is very credible. The topics covered are wide ranging, from overcoming barriers to exercise after cancer, to practical advice on when and how much to exercise and I found the depth of detail appropriate for a book of this sort. Carolyn includes sufficient information to back up her recommendations and suggestions but not so much as to distract from the key message or to overwhelm. There are comprehensive references for further reading for those that require, as well as a useful appendix of national and regional cancer support organisations. The tone of the book is practical, encouraging and positive and the case studies add a personal angle, showing the difference that exercise can make to individuals. All the exercises suggested in the book are accompanied by clear photographs. I found the information on exercise as prehab as well as in treatment and prevention of lymphoedema particularly interesting. In conclusion I highly recommend this book for anyone who is at any point on the cancer journey. You will find something useful for your particular situation.Table of ContentsSection 1 Why: Reasons why exercising can help, with the latest evidence for each.; Cancer-related fatigue; Managing mental health, depression and anxiety. Ray's story; The effects of sitting down; The effect of losing muscular strength during treatment; Bone health, osteopenia and osteoporosis. Jane's story; Hormones, cancer, and exercise; Section 2 The different phases: Prehab. How Hima got fit for surgery and Paul coped with watchful waiting; Exercising during treatment - what's do-able; After treatment when the circus leaves town. Side effects and how to adapt your exercise; Lymphoedema; Breathlessness. How to learn to climb stairs comfortably; Pelvic floor for men and women. Adapting to exercise with an 'ostomy. Renate's story; Exercising while 'living with cancer'. My dad's story; Palliative. Roger's story; My story - moving through mastectomy; Section 3 How: How to start. How to find the time, energy and motivation. Marie's story. Thoughts for the reluctant and the self-conscious. Alison's story; Doing what you love. My croquet champ's story; Nordic walking - perfect exercise; High Intensity Interval Training. How to be a HIIT is your own living room; Running, Couch to 5k, 5k Your Way, interval running and parkrun; The joy of Zumba; Relaxation; Upper body strength training after breast cancer; Training after prostate cancer. Tales from the men's group; Section 4 Sample sessions to do at home

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Book SynopsisEvery human function requires energy, and no organ more so than the brain which accounts for only 2% of body weight but consumes 20% of total body energy production. Without a sufficient energy supply we lose the ability to think clearly, react quickly or make good decisions. In Honey Sapiens, pharmacist Mike McInnes explores human energy metabolism and how this is affected negatively by refined sugars and positively by honey. In particular, his more than 20 years of research into sports nutrition have shown him the central importance of the little-known enzyme glutamine synthetase and how this is degraded by refined sugars, a key factor in memory loss, dementia and neurocognitive problems in the young and old and in utero. Drawing on an internationally diverse range of published findings, often ignored in English-speaking countries, he explains this causal pattern and the solutions, including the unrivalled part honey and the bioflavonoids it contains can play in supporting brain function long-term and protecting it from refined sugar degradation.Table of ContentsIntroduction; Sugars - the ugly, the bad and the good; The sugar sickness syndromes - how did we get here? Glutamine synthetase - the engine of cognition, communication and language; Oxidising glutamine synthetase, the enzyme of human cognition; Sugar sickness syndrome #1: Obesity; Sugar sickness syndrome #2: Type 2 diabetes; Sugar sickness syndrome #3: Alzheimer's disease; Sugar sickness syndrome #0: Autism spectrum disorders; Honey and its bioflavonoids; Notes and annotated references

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Book SynopsisA guide to optimising male and female fertility via a whole food plant-based diet and lifestyle interventions, drawing on the growing evidence that animal products and trans fats can have a detrimental impact on fertility and supporting the beneficial effects of plant-based eating. The role of macro- and micro-nutrients, the nutrients and fibre found only in whole plants, and the importance of tackling sleep and stress issues are explained together with guidance on how to harness the latest knowledge. Lisa Simon draws on her personal experience of overcoming fertility issues with a plant-based diet and on her professional work with many clients seeking a healthy and successful pregnancy.Table of ContentsIntroduction; What is the preconception period; What can reduce your chances of conceiving: animal protein, haem iron, saturated/trans fats, AGEs, fish-related pollutants; Macronutrients: carbs, fibre, protein, fat; Micronutrients: iron, calcium, zinc, iodine, folic acid, vitamin A, vitamin B12, vitamin D, vitamin E; Plant chemicals (phytonutrients); PCOS; Sleep; Stress; Avoiding risky substances: BPA, cleaning products, caffeine, alcohol, environmental; Supporting each other; Fertiity recipes

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Book SynopsisModern medicine's answer to post traumatic stress (PTS or PTSD) and the negative effects of adverse childhood experiences (ACEs) has been pharmaceuticals yet associated mental health problems, including suicide, continue to increase - there has to be a more effective alternative. Dr Herington, a naturopathic doctor with 30 years of experience of working with survivors of traumatic events in Canada and the US, shows how a pharmaceutical-free approach that includes returning the body's biochemistry to balance with natural medicine (lifestyle, nutrition, homeopathy and botanicals) and allowing survivors to tell or reframe their personal story through talking therapies and the creative arts solutions can enable those survivors to regain control of their lives.Table of ContentsI: Roots and definitions: PTS - the history of the experience; Present considerations; A divided perspective; II: Setting the stage: Our brain; Optimizing our metabolism; The healing power of nature; Trauma-informed care; III: Traversing the inner world: A way in; The mind-body connection; The Arts as a refuge; IV: The expressive Arts: Writing and visual Arts; Music and vocalization; Movement and dance; Acting; V: Full spectrum treatment: Putting it all together; Epilogue; Appendices: Some thoughts on epigenetics; Visit guidelines for clinicians; Homeopathic medicines; Plant adaptogens for the brain; Writing; Sleep; Acute PTS.

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Book SynopsisA no-nonsense, at times humorous, guide to gut health and disease, backed by the most recent science and drawing on lived examples from the author's professional practice and personal health history and including gut health basics, the building blocks of food, the gut microbiome and the seven commonest gut conditions, finishing with a roadmap to a blissful gut. With this book, you will get to appreciate the complex nature of the human gut but also learn to nourish your internal ecosystem and cope with the most common gut conditions: Reflux disease, Bloating, Constipation, Diarrhoea, Irritable Bowel Syndrome, Food Intolerance and Haemorrhoids. Sandra shares her 'four pillars' approach and addresses the fundamental relationship between gut health and mental health, finishing with recipes to help you translate the nutritional science into gut-loving meals.Table of ContentsBack to basics; Gut microbiome; Feeding your gut microbiome; The volcanic throat (Reflux); Bloating; Faecal challenge (Constipation); Bumfluenza (Diarrhoea); IBS; Food intolerance; Bum-dumplings (Haemorrhoids/piles); How to achieve a blissful gut, with 24 gut-loving recipes

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Book SynopsisA practical guide to finding a balance between resting and doing so that readers with chronic health conditions associated with severe, often cyclical, fatigue can recharge their energy levels and also do the things that are important to them - this is pacing for the long-term fatigued so that life can be as fulfilling as possible

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Book SynopsisWhether you have a close relative with dementia, a history of high-risk factors for this condition, or a diagnosis of MCI (mild cognitive impairment) you may be concerned to know how personally 'at risk' you or a loved one is, and what you can do to 'dodge' what is definitely not inevitable. In this second edition of her highly regarded Essential Guide to Avoiding Dementia, Mary Jordan guides readers through the many factors associated with developing dementia and the science behind our current understanding, including: diet, exercise, trauma, pharmaceuticals, genetics, social isolation, sleep, neurological deficits such as hearing loss, insulin resistance and diabetes type 2. Based on her professional and personal experience of working, Mary offers a programme from which the individual reader can choose what works for them and their individual risks and circumstances.Trade ReviewWhilst there may be more questions than answers when it comes to dementia, this book certainly gives you a much clearer idea of likely contributing factors, and the many practical steps each of us can take to minimise the risks - and to make the best of circumstances if we, or someone we care for, develops the condition. Frances Leckie, Independent Living's EditorTable of ContentsPart I: What we know about the risk factors: Age, personality, social factors; Trauma, physical and mental; Miscellaneous factors; Drugs and medication (to be contributed by Dr J Thompson); Nutritional factors; Part II: Assessing personal risk factors: Past history; Physical status; Lifestyle; Current status; Part III: What you can do: Nutrition; Exercise; Confounding factors to avoid; Sleep, stress and social lilfe; Planning ahead; Resources

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Book SynopsisAn accessible, encouraging and inspirational self-help book that unites a broad selection of creative pursuits with the subject of living well with chronic illness.

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Book SynopsisYour cool pocket companion and one-stop guide to improving your sleep!From the best-selling author of The Mindfulness Companion and The Can’t Sleep Colouring Journal comes the third in our pocket-sized range of gift self-help titles, designed to help you improve your sleep and as a consequence your quality of life. From diet and exercise to underlying stress or anxiety, Dr Arnold helps your nail your sleep patterns and get the quality sleep you deserve. With expert tips and guidance, exercises, techniques and check-lists – this is your one-stop, trusty and beautiful companion for everyday reference and rest!

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Book SynopsisLearn about life from heroines of every era. Having brought you the wisdom of Austen in Be More Jane, eager reader Sophie Andrews joins forces with her sister Charlotte and turns her attention to what can be learned from the heroines of other stories from past and present. Whatever your taste in authors, there will be strong female characters you can relate to, from Jo March, the tiger-sister in Little Women, to Eleanor Oliphant, the socially bemused heroine of Gail Honeyman's prize-winning first novel. There are spirited young women such as Elizabeth Bennet in Pride and Prejudice, and Hermione Granger in the Harry Potter series; and then there are the survivors – July in The Long Song and Katniss Everdene in The Hunger Games. Sophie and Charlotte show how these six inspirational young women can inspire you and guide you through life's challenges. Whether you are faced with hard times at home, in love, or at work, these characters have something to teach you.

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Book SynopsisEvery triathlete wants to be leaner, faster, and more successful. But for most athletes, training is not enough. You need to focus on diet as well as training volume to achieve your optimal weight. Weight Management for Triathletes provides detailed and practical information and the tools that can help frustrated triathletes to improve their body composition for performance and aesthetics. This book is aimed to help triathletes competing on every level and distance from sprint to Olympic and longer distances. Well researched and insightful, this book offers easy-to-follow strategies for various diets, describes the importance of low body fat, and shows how to use body fat data in order to implement a weight control program for the long haul. You will find the motivation and encouragement to lose weight, and with a leaner and fitter body, and an understanding of proper nutrition you will quickly perform better in races.

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Book SynopsisAfter more than 50 years of developing, practicing, evaluating, and teaching his Run Walk Run® method, Jeff Galloway is now partnering with two primary care physicians, Ruth M. Parker and Carmen Patrick Mohan, with over 50 years of clinical practice experience. Both physicians regularly prescribe the method to patients with common chronic health conditions. The Women’s Guide to Health is an action guide that combines Galloway’s Run Walk Run® programs with the best available medical knowledge for using Run Walk Run® and the Mediterranean diet as key treatment modalities for chronic medical conditions related to excess body weight. It provides sequential action steps for overweight women who would like to begin a graduated exercise program combined with quality meal planning for weight loss. Run Walk Run® is prescribed like a medication with the core components of daily dosage, frequency, indication, and method for building up to the cumulative dosage of 150 minutes of Run Walk Run® per week. Diet and nutrition advice is offered in the form of food prescriptions. Throughout the text, the authors integrate the best evidence for forming new lifelong habits, encourage journaling as a core weight-loss strategy, and use self-reported health numbers to catalyse meaningful conversations with health care providers.

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Book SynopsisGet Fit. Get Strong. Get Lean. provides the best, no excuses, exercises that will get anyone at any fitness level into their best shape. Mike Diehl--a soldier in the German military--has spent decades training world-class athletes, actors, and politicians, and he presents his best exercises in this book. With more than 100 simple, yet highly effective exercises, both fitness fanatics and beginners can train at their own level. The 15 circuits provide training variety to prevent that dreaded exercise plateau. Each circuit is only 15 minutes, maximizing training while reducing the risk of injury. An added bonus is that all the workouts can be completed anywhere--at home, at the gym, or even in the park. In addition to a variety of bodyweight exercises, this book also provides training programs that use popular equipment such as dumbbells, exercise bands, and medicine balls. A special scoring system will help motivate the exercisers to completely their training sessions regularly and to make each session their best. Get Fit. Get Strong. Get Lean. uses all the necessary components of fitness--endurance, strength, speed, and mobility--making it a must-have book for anyone looking to start or change their workout routine. They will become fitter, stronger, and leaner in no time!

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Book SynopsisThe foot, loved by some, hated by others, but mostly criminally neglected. But thanks to this book, the foot will now get the attention it deserves! Fit Feet for Life draws attention to our feet and the big toe and takes the reader on an entertaining and richly illustrated journey from the evolution of the two-legged, barefoot pedestrian to the modern sneaker and the twists and turns of modern orthopedics and insoles. Marco Montanez's foot fitness concept "Toebility" strengthens the feet and helps with common foot problems such as hallux valgus and heel spur. Using his Toebility concept, the author gives 19 different exercises for the feet, all with accompanying photos. With this guide, the reader will finally get their feet fit.

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Book SynopsisMinding Yourself challenges the traditional approach to fitness and reframes the positive psychological approach to training, nutrition, and "self-love." For decades, trends in the fitness industry had created long-term psychological issues and provided short-term, unstainable physical solutions to draw people in. This book breaks the reader free from the unhealthy pattern of yo-yo diets and impractical fitness routines by providing practical, healthy, and sustainable strategies for long-term change. This book will show the reader how to attach true meaning to losing weight, getting strong, building confidence, and eating healthily. It bases its approach on the methods of people who have made healthy changes to their lifestyles and maintained them. It examines their why, what, and how. Minding Yourself revolutionizes how the reader approaches training, nutrition, and their overall outlook on the life-family-work balance. After applying the strategies in this book, the reader will start living a life that's healthier and happier.

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