Health & Wellbeing Books

Book SynopsisChildren are born intuitive eaters in a society where diet culture dominates. Parents are concerned about how to best feed their children, and nearly everyone is offering solutions on how to tackle the childhood obesity epidemic. But these solutions miss the most important thing: a healthy relationship with food.The absence of this healthy relationship can lead to disastrous consequences: weight cycling, low self-esteem and eating disorders can result from this fear-based approach to food that has become the norm for us all.How to Raise an Intuitive Eater is a compassionate guide for parents to help improve the health, happiness and wellbeing of their children. Based on their experiences working with parents and children, Sumner Brooks and Amee Severson understand that parents want their kids to live their best lives in the bodies they were born to have.Trade ReviewHow to Raise an Intuitive Eater is a compelling book that will teach you to identify and heal the wounds of a toxic diet culture. Brooks and Severson provide readers with accessible, well-informed and evidence-based recommendations to protect and support your kids in developing food and body confidence, deftly presenting what family nutrition books aspire to - strategies parents can use to positively influence their child's today and tomorrow, with simple, actionable steps to help their kids with one of the most important experiences they have every single day - the experience of eating. -- Lindo Bacon, PhD, author of Radical Belonging and Health at Every SizeIf you only ever read one parenting book, let it be How to Raise an Intuitive Eater. That's how vitally important, wise, medically-sound and cutting-edge this brilliant book is. A must-read for all parents and any clinician who works with children, eating disorders, or both, this comprehensive classic embodies preventive care by realigning parental good intentions with truly sound skills and philosophies. Children raised with this guide will truly be fortunate. I will be recommending it to everyone I know. -- Jennifer L. Gaudiani, MD, CEDS-S, FAED, Founder & Medical Director, Gaudiani Clinic and Author of Sick Enough: A Guide to the Medical Complications of Eating DisordersThis is the book I've been looking for forever, both as a health journalist and as a mum trying to raise kids who don't fear and resent their appetites or their bodies the way too many of us were taught to do. Brooks and Severson ask us to go deep and wrestle with our own internalized fatphobia and food fears, to work through the body baggage that most of us show up to parenthood still figuring out. But they also answer all of our practical questions, like what to do about juice, or how to respond when our kids want a snack 20 minutes after breakfast. How To Raise an Intuitive Eater is warm, wise, impeccably researched, and thought-provoking. I will be returning to it often; this book is a must-read for every parent. -- Virginia Sole-Smith, author of The Eating Instinct: Food Culture, Body Image and Guilt in AmericaI'm so glad this book exists! Sumner Brooks and Amee Severson demystify the process of intuitive eating for kids, explaining how to navigate that essential balance between structure with food and unconditional permission to eat--all from a foundation of inclusivity and body respect. Not only do I plan on recommending How to Raise an Intuitive Eater to many of my clients, but soon I'll also be using it myself as a new-parent-to-be. -- Christy Harrison, MPH, RD, CEDRD, certified intuitive eating counsellor and author of Anti-Diet

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Book SynopsisWean your baby with 60 deliciously easy recipes, all ready in 20 minutes or less. In Tiny Tastebuds Natalie Peall, founder of the popular Baby-led Weaning Cookbook app, equips you with the advice and tools you need to confidently kickstart your baby''s weaning journey. Packed full with up-to-date guidance, clever recipe hacks and tips for tackling fussy eating, this guide will empower you to safely introduce solid foods from six months and above, helping you to nurture your baby''s natural curiosity and autonomy at mealtimes. From speedy breakfast ideas to tasty and wholesome dinners, these recipes are simple to prepare and designed with your baby''s nutritional needs in mind. Best of all, each recipe is easily adaptable for the whole family to enjoy, so you can cook just once for you and your baby. Recipes include:o Berry Oat Yoghurt Cupso Hulk Pancakeso Cheese and Tomato Mini Muffinso Broccoli Lemon Chick

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Book Synopsis'Highlighters at the ready. The therapist we all wish we had delivers a book that you can keep coming back to when life takes a turn' – DR JULIE SMITH, bestselling author of Why Has Nobody Told Me This Before?'A life-changing roadmap on how the mind-body connection can transform our lives' - FEARNE COTTON'With such empathy and wisdom, Abby nudges us back home to ourselves after difficult times' - TASHA BAILEY (@realtalk.therapist)An empowering, practical guide to the tools of therapy you need to know. From integrative therapist, Abby Rawlinson (@therapywithabby), comes this real-world companion to improving your mental health. Guiding you on your journey to reconnecting with your true self, and uncovering the science of how our minds and bodies are interconnected - this empowering handbook shows you how to rediscover what you want and need, break unhealthy patterns and make lasting, positive change.Here are 5 things you'll learn from reading this book that, in turn, will transform your life:1. Have a healthier reaction to stress2. Break your people-pleasing pattern3. Better tackle anxiety and low moods4. Silence your inner critic5. Learn to say 'no' (without feeling guilty)'Warm and personal . . . will help you dig deeper into who you are and help you grow your self belief' - DR MARTHA DEIROS COLLADO (@dr.martha.psychologist)'A must read for anyone wanting to understand themselves a little more deeply.' - HELEN MARIE (@h.e.l.e.n.m.a.r.i.e)Trade ReviewA life-changing roadmap on how the mind-body connection can transform our lives -- Fearne CottonWith such empathy and wisdom, Abby nudges us back home to ourselves after difficult times -- Tasha Bailey (@realtalk.therapist)Warm and personal . . . will help you dig deeper into who you are and help you grow your self belief -- Dr Martha Deiros Collado (@dr.martha.psychologist)Highlighters at the ready. The therapist we all wish we had delivers a book that you can keep coming back to when life takes a turn. * Dr Julie Smith, bestselling author of Why Has Nobody Told Me This Before? *Abby writes in such a beautiful relatable way that brings such feelings of ease to the complexity of being human. Her warmth in sharing some of her own experiences helps make the content even more relatable. Being able to have an understanding of how our nervous system works, what activates it and how we can come back home to ourselves to feel calmer and more connected makes this book a must read for anyone wanting to understand themselves a little more deeply. * Helen Marie, @h.e.l.e.n.m.a.r.i.e - psychotherapist and author of Choose You *

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Book SynopsisFrom neurons to nations, Talking Heads is a stunning survey of the science of human connection and communication.''Delightfully well-written'' IRISH TIMES''Intriguing ... Makes for an enjoyable read'' NEW SCIENTIST''Full of good stories'' TIMES LITERARY SUPPLEMENTTalking to each other is a primal behaviour. It's a key part of what makes us human. Yet the science of human connection has largely remained a mystery. Only recently have scientific advances allowed us to peer into the purpose of conversations and uncover their extraordinary impact.In this groundbreaking book, the first of its kind written by a leading neuroscientist, Professor Shane O'Mara expertly reveals how talking affects all our lives. What does it mean that we mostly think, and speak, in five-minute bubbles around the present moment? Is the fact that we instinctively trust what others say empowering or a hindrance? And how do our

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Book SynopsisJessica Baum, LMHC is the founder of the Relationship Institute of Palm Beach, providing couples therapy, family counseling, and addiction therapy in south Florida, since 2016. As a therapist for over 10 years, Jessica has helped thousands of clients with her unique approach to healing, the Self-full Method. Jessica opened a sister company, Be Self-full (beselffull.com), that offers online coaching and courses worldwide. Born and raised in Manhattan, she now lives in West Palm Beach, Florida.

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Book SynopsisPop Press is the home of Ebury's gift publishing, offering fun, beautiful and affordable books for everyone and all occasions.

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Book SynopsisLessons for Non-Profit and Start-Up Leaders: Tales from a Reluctant CEO uses the experiences of a real company, Community Connections, to bring to life the practical dilemmas that an organization founded on a mission and guided by a set of ideals must confront and solve if it is to thrive. With no business or financial background, Maxine Harris and her partner Helen Bergman grew a tiny startup into a $35 million business. Through trial and error, they learned how to manage finances, hire staff, overcome barriers, and adapt to changing business models. In Lessons for Non-Profit and Start-Up Leaders, Harris shares her insights, struggles, and mistakes with the goal of helping others who may be starting and running non-profit organizations. She spells out the ways in which creativity, tenacity, and the power of relationships helped her and her partner overcome barriers that often cause start-ups to flounder in their first years of operation. In a humorous and novel twist, the book engages the reader with a series of original fables, each tailored to introduce a business dilemma in the language of “make-believe.” Michael O’Leary provides commentary that places the stories and case studies from Community Connections into a broader context, making the lessons accessible to anyone working in the non-profit or startup sector.Trade ReviewHarris, cofounder of D.C.-based nonprofit Community Connections, and O’Leary, a professor of leadership at Georgetown University’s McDonough School of Business, team up to examine the challenges of establishing a new organization in this informative and thorough exploration. The authors take an unusual approach to their topic by starting each chapter with a fairy tale 'from our collective imagination' that colorfully illustrates a specific business hurdle, such as learning how to hire the right people, overcoming obstacles, or winning over stakeholders. These stories receive titles such as 'A Fable to Reach the Sky,' 'The Magic Ring,' and 'Crossing the Woods.' Each fairy tale is followed by a case study that shows how Community Connections dealt with the issue at hand. By using Community Connections as the sole source for their case studies, the authors impart to readers a solid understanding of how one organization met its challenges. While many business books provide examples from multiple companies in the name of breadth, seldom do readers have the opportunity to explore a sole organization in such depth. * Publishers Weekly *Harris and O’Leary present an interesting, practical guide to the challenges of creating a new organization. They use their experience as a case study, and the book’s eight brief and easy-to-read chapters provide an experiential perspective on the issues the authors faced and the imaginative ways in which they accepted and overcame them. From their original idea to the integration of their creativity, managerial expertise, and organizational leadership, they cleverly, without the lists, charts, and formalities traditionally associated with books of this type, draw on their experiences with the Community Connections endeavor to engage readers in their story and to introduce, illustrate, and blend the application of contemporary organizational theory, principles, and practices into a model for organizational success and sustainability. Although the book is oriented around the not-for-profit business format, the principles and practices used to grow from a start-up organization to a thriving, multimillion dollar, influential company are equally applicable to all entities. Anyone with an entrepreneurial interest will find this a unique, useful introduction and overview. Summing Up: Recommended. Upper-division undergraduates through professionals. * CHOICE *The fables and Case Studies make Lessons for Non-Profit and Start-Up Leaders an entertaining and thought-provoking read and the lessons identified and the solutions delivered are insightful. While these solutions may not work for all situations they offer several options to consider. Overall an interesting and entertaining presentation of the challenges that Maxine faced as CEO and a useful look into how nonprofit businesses see their role. * Oz Rhodes *This is a tale documenting a journey of discovery. The primary author, Maxine Harris, tells a very personal story describing the challenges she encountered in transforming an idea into a highly successful nonprofit organization. Finding that an ever-increasing number of decisions have to be made as the organization increases in size, she realizes that she is the one who has to make them. She discovers that the leadership skills she acquires along the way change her role from that of founder to CEO. The two authors of this book serve as mentors willing to offer essential lessons on what it takes to become an organizational leader. -- Grace Budrys, PhD, Professor Emerita, Sociology and MPH Program, DePaul UniversityAs the CEO of a large not-for-profit organization, the topics that the book covers are the ones that keep CEO’s up at night. The insights and recommendations are focused and meaningful. And I love the fables. -- Kenneth A. Samet, President & CEO, MedStar HealthFor anyone looking to understand and master the art of starting and building a sustainable not-for-profit organization, “Tales From A Reluctant CEO “ is a must read book for you. The combination of deep knowledge, vivid case studies and sage advice that only comes from thirty years of being in the role of CEO will get you to the level of insight found in this new and compelling book by Maxine Harris. Writing with whimsy (fables for each lesson), personal stories, and countless “how to’s” make it a valuable and compelling read. Enjoy "sitting at the side" of and looking over the shoulder of Maxine as she recounts her story and many lessons, and you’ll forever be a better leader. -- James Owen Mathews, Vice Chairman, Healthy Companies InternationalMaxine Harris has written a book that helps navigate an all too common dilemma which has not been addressed enough - the Non-Profit which is created to do good, but must also learn to be a business in order to survive. This is especially common in healthcare. As a woman entrepreneur who has run both for profit and non-profit organizations, this book resonated with my experience. I wish I'd had this book to read when I was first starting out. -- Rebecca Fishman, president, Florida Investment Group, LLCAs someone who's been on the founder's journey, reluctant (or not), I can honestly say Lessons for Nonprofit and Start-Up Leaders is a terrific book for someone thinking about starting a business with a purpose. I really enjoyed the fables, the stories and the wisdom that comes from someone who has lived the friction of real experience. Thanks for the honest reflection on the trials and triumphs of the start-up! -- John Lock, serial entrepreneur, investor and former Market Leader of Global B2B Training at KaplanWhat could be better than a book of fables and stories that also tells the compelling history of a remarkable organization. In their thoroughly engaging and imaginative book. Harris and O'Leary have managed to find just the right blend of theory, practice story, and insight to help any reader navigate the problems inherent in building an organization from the ground up. -- Eric Haseltine, PhD Futurist and author, Former Executive Vice President, Walt Disney ImagineeringTable of ContentsTable of Contents Introduction Every Organization Has a Culture of Its Own: The Beginnings of Community Connections How to Make an Idea Come Alive: Inspiration, Thinking It Through, and Making It Happen Power, Authority, and Responsibility: Who’s in Charge Around Here? Hiring: People to Help with the Work Barriers to Solving Problems: There Must Be a Way Around This Engaging the Outside World: Is Anyone Out There? The Importance of Self- and Organizational Awareness: Taking a Hard Look Preparing for the Future: What’s Next? Conclusion

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Book SynopsisKiera Van Gelder's first suicide attempt at the age of twelve marked the onset of her struggles with drug addiction, depression, post-traumatic stress, self-harm, and chaotic romantic relationships-all of which eventually led to doctors' belated diagnosis of borderline personality disorder twenty years later. The Buddha and the Borderline is a window into this mysterious and debilitating condition, an unblinking portrayal of one woman's fight against the emotional devastation of borderline personality disorder. This haunting, intimate memoir chronicles both the devastating period that led to Kiera's eventual diagnosis and her inspirational recovery through therapy, Buddhist spirituality, and a few online dates gone wrong. Kiera's story sheds light on the private struggle to transform suffering into compassion for herself and others, and is essential reading for all seeking to understand what it truly means to recover and reclaim the desire to live.Trade ReviewThe Buddha and the Borderline is a cross between Girl, Interrupted and Bridget Jones's Diary.While reading it, I found myself admiring Kiera's talent for vividly describing borderline hopelessness and pain while keeping me laughing with her tales of life as a 'lonely and increasingly horny receptionist.' While this book has something for everyone, Kiera's detailed account of how she recovered from this deadly disorder will be enormously inspiring to people with borderline personality disorder and their family members. -- Randi Kreger, author of Stop Walking on EggshellsOut of a profoundly painful experience, Kiera Van Gelder has written a brave and hopeful book exploring her recovery from borderline personality disorder. Kiera's story will undoubtedly touch countless lives and be a source of inspiration to those who have been diagnosed with borderline personality disorder, their families, and the mental health professionals who play a crucial role in the complex nexus of education, treatment, and support. The Buddha and the Borderline is a compelling and invaluable narrative for anyone wanting to learn more about the difficult, yet ultimately rewarding, process of recovery. -- Amanda L. Smith, Florida Borderline Personality Disorder Association

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Book SynopsisSneezes, coughs, runny noses, spills, and messes are facts of everyday life with children. And that's why it's never too soon to teach little ones about germs and ways to stay clean and healthy. This book is a short course for kids on what germs are, what they do, and why it's so important to cover them up, block them from spreading, and wash them down the drain. Simple words complement warm, inviting, full colour illustrations that show real-life situations kids can relate to. A special section includes tips and ideas for discussion and activities with parents and caregivers (pb edition only).Trade Review"Hits the bull's-eye with an important message to all children. Wonderfully illustrated. Bravo! Well done!" --Philip M. Tierno Jr., Ph.D., Director of Clinical Microbiology and Immunology, New York University Medical Center and author of The Secret Life of Germs "It's not always an easy feat to teach little ones about morals and the difference between right and wrong. But great news for you author Elizabeth Verdick is her to help you..." -- "Baby Let's Shop blog" "The perfect introduction to washing hands for young children."--Andrea Coventry, Montessori Educator, Andi's Kids Books Blog "Addresses an increasingly important subject in children's health. This book should be in every pediatrician's and family physician's waiting room and at every childcare center, preschool, and early elementary school." --Joseph J. Sockalosky, M.D., Director of Medical Education, Children's Hospitals and Clinics of Minnesota Mom's Choice Award Finalist--Children's Book-Educational MIPA Midwest Book Award--Children

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Book SynopsisTHE DESIRE FACTOR proves that desire is the force behind every act of creation. It is the mechanism through which everything in this boundless spiritual universe is made manifest into physical, tangible form. Every aspect of our human experience-from the emergence of our most heartfelt aspirations to the fulfillment of our most basic physical and biological needs-is driven by the engine of desire.However, the true gift is not in acquiring our desires; it is the people we become in the process of allowing our desires to move through us. Manifestations come and go, and some even lose their appeal over time. Yet the skills, the strengths, and the character traits we develop in the process of manifesting our desires stay with us always. In this way, desire is the catalyst to our never-ending expansion and creativity. THE DESIRE FACTOR unfolds the precise steps for bringing about the manifestation of any desire. Take author Christy Whitman''s advice and learn to lean in to prosperity and abundance.

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Book SynopsisA noted psychologist and psychotherapist explores the fundamental cause of all relationship problems and offers ground-breaking advice on how to overcome the unconscious belief that we are not as lovable as we are in order to heal oneself and one''s relationships in order to fully accept love. 75,000 first printing.

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Book SynopsisPart history, part philosophy, part yoga instruction manual, this book clears up some of the confusion and misconceptions about the development of yoga, both traditional and modern. Richard Rosen draws from ancient yoga manuals, which combine philosophy with postures and meditations, to show how traditional practice compares with what we do today. He is an engaging, experienced guide who reveals the development of modern yoga through the centuries and shows how the ancient yogis did it. Each section offers a guided practice session of ancient poses and breathing techniques to enable readers to connect to the roots of their yoga and to provide a framework for understanding the sequences they use in their regular sessions.

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Book SynopsisPresents more than fifty simple practices readers can do each day to wire the brain for increased happiness, positive thinking, and wisdom. Written by Rick Hanson, author of Buddha's Brain, this pocket-sized book helps readers reap the benefits of meditation through simple five to ten-minute practices they can access anytime, anywhere.Building on the success of Buddha's Brain, each practice is grounded in neuroscience and positive psychology. The book offers information on why the practice is important and how it works, guidance for performing the practice, and additional resources readers can use to delve deeper into that particular type of practice. Some of the practices encourage readers to focus on gratitude for what they have, while others offer guidance for taking refuge and slowing down in stressful times. All of the practices are designed to gradually change the way readers process their emotions and create new neural pathways for greater happiness and fulfillment.

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Book SynopsisBring more fun, unity, and love to your household through creative activities the whole family will enjoy—featuring ideas for imaginative play, arts and crafts, nature explorations, and more   Embrace family life with creativity at its heart. The Creative Family Manifesto is a guide to using the simple tools around you—your imagination, basic art supplies, household objects, and natural materials—to relax, play, and grow together as a family. When you learn to awaken your family’s creativity, wonderful things will happen: you’ll make meaningful connections with your children, your children’s imaginations will flourish, and you’ll learn to express love and gratitude for each other. This book is just what you need to get started.Amanda Soule has charmed many with her tales of creativity and parenting on her blog, SouleMama. Here she shares ideas and projects with the same warm tone and down-to-earth voice. Perfect for all families, the wide range of projects presented here offers ideas for imaginative play, art and crafts, nature explorations, and family celebrations.             Released on its ten-year anniversary, this revised and updated edition of The Creative Family, carries on Amanda Soule’s thoughtful perspectives on parenting.

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Book SynopsisThis first-of-its-kind guided journal shows us how the practice of mindfulness can be a transformational addition to recovery from anything and everything.

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Book SynopsisQueer critique, queer practice: embodied teachings for healing from trauma and social injustice.Jacoby Ballard provides an empowering and affirming guide to embodied healing through yoga and the dharma, grounded in the brilliance, resilience, and lived experiences of queer folks.Part I deconstructs the ways mainstream yoga perpetuates queer- and transphobia and other systemic oppressions, exploring the intersections of yoga, capitalism, cultural appropriation, and sexual violence. Ballard also addresses the trauma--complex, vicarious, historical, and collective--perpetuated against queer communities. In response, he offers tools for self-compassion, tonglen, lovingkindness, and grounding, and helps readers explore questions like:What is trauma? How is it a product of injustice--and how can healing it create justice?The world won''t stop being homo- and transphobic, so how do I encounter that in a way that does the least harm?How do we love what is uniquely trans about us?What are affinity groups, and why do we need them?In part II, Ballard offers a queer-centered, fully embodied, and equity-rooted practice with meditations, practices, and sequences for processing and healing from trauma individually and in community. He explains concepts like lovingkindness, letting go, compassion, joy, forgiveness, and equanimity through a queer lens, and pairs each with corresponding meditations, practices, and beautiful line drawings of queer bodies.Enhanced with stories from Ballard''s personal practice and professional experience teaching yoga in schools, prisons, conferences, and his weekly Queer and Trans Yoga class, A Queer Dharma is a guidebook, reclamation, and unapologetically queer heart offering for true healing and transformation.

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Book SynopsisMillions of people suffer from autoimmunity whether they know it or not. The root cause of most weight gain, brain and mood problems, and fatigue, autoimmunity can take years for symptoms and a clear diagnosis to arise. Through years of research, Dr. Tom O'Bryan has discovered that autoimmunity is actually a spectrum, and many people experiencing general malaise are already on it. And while autoimmune diseases like Alzheimer's, multiple sclerosis, osteoporosis, diabetes, and lupus have become the third leading cause of death behind heart disease and cancer, many people affected are left in the dark. The good news is that many autoimmune conditions can be reversed. The Autoimmune Fix includes two comprehensive 3-week plans: In the first 3 weeks, readers will follow a Paleo- inspired diet during which they cut out gluten, sweets, and dairy - the three primary culprits behind autoimmunity. Once the dietary changes have been addressed, The Autoimmune Fix focuses on the other causes of autoimmunity, such as genetics, other dietary issues, and microbiome. The Autoimmune Fix provides a practical guide to navigating these increasingly common conditions to help readers feel better and develop a plan that will work for them.Trade ReviewPraise for "The Autoimmune Fix"In this groundbreaking book, esteemed expert Dr. Tom O Bryan provides an effective, easy-to-implement, meticulously researched plan to address autoimmune conditions that hold your health and weight hostage. A must-read to reclaim the energy and vitality you deserve!--JJ. Virgin, Celebrity Nutrition and Fitness Expert and Four-Time New York Times bestselling author"The Autoimmune Fix "is a powerful and cogent examination of the mechanisms underlying the surge in autoimmune conditions in our modern world. And gratefully, Dr. O Bryan s masterful text provides a proven, actionable plan to restore immune balance and reawaken health.--David Perlmutter, MD, FACN, #1 New York Times bestselling author of "Grain Brain "and" Brain Maker"Dr. O'Bryan's book 'The Autoimmune Fix' is a science-based frame shifting view of the origin of autoimmune disease and the role that diet and lifestyle play in its prevention and treatment. This is a must read for anyone searching for answers to autoimmune disease."--Jeffrey Bland, PhD, FACN, FACB, President, Personalized Lifestyle Medicine Institute, and author of "Disease Delusion"I have admired and been informed by Dr. Tom O Bryan s perspective and approach to the topic of autoimmune disease for many years. In "The Autoimmune Fix" he brings his broad knowledge, with careful consideration of the scientific evidence, directly to those suffering from autoimmunity and those wishing to avoid that fate. He does not just ring the alarm bell, but provides proactive solutions to dealing with this epidemic sweeping through western industrialized society. When it comes to understanding this modern autoimmunity epidemic it doesn't get any better than this."--David M.Brady, ND, CCN, DACBN, V.P. Health Sciences & Director, Human Nutrition Institute, University of Bridgeport, author of "The Fibro Fix." An autoimmune condition fuels more inflammation, thereby thwarting your best efforts to balance hormones, stabilize thyroid function, reduce stress, or almost any effort to get healthier. Read "The Autoimmune Fix." You ll look back years from now and be grateful that you did. Dr. Tom O Bryan has done an outstanding job describing the autoimmune spectrum, why it matters, and how to identify if you re on the autoimmune spectrum. You'll save yourself unnecessary suffering by learning this information years before the damage is severe enough to cause symptoms. --Sara Gottfried, MD, "New York Times" bestselling author of "The Hormone Cure" and "The Hormone Reset Diet" No one gets an autoimmune disease overnight, whether it s MS, Rheumatoid Arthritis, Alzheimer s, Scientists know that these diseases are decades-long processes of slow tissue damage with several distinct steps along the way before there s enough damage to warrant a diagnosis.Dr. Tom O Bryan has done a remarkable job putting together a clear picture of what autoimmune diseases are, why the immune system begins attacking itself, and most importantly what you can do about it. His protocols are highly aligned with The Wahls Protocol. This book will change your life. --Terry Wahls, MD, bestselling author of "The Wahls Protocol" The field of autoimmunity is complex and ever expanding. Although there is much to learn, on going research continues to give us a clearer understanding of some of the vulnerabilities and triggers we face today. Dr. O'Bryan's book, "The Autoimmune Fix," does a very good job of explaining some of the basic principles of how our diet and environmental exposures can activate our unique genes making us more vulnerable to developing an autoimmune disease. If this book helps you to avoid what may be triggers in your body to developing an autoimmune disease, it will have been time well-spent reading. --Yehuda Shoenfeld, MD, FRCP, Head, Zabludowicz Center for Autoimmune Diseases, CHAIMSHEBA MEDICAL CENTER, Tel-Aviv University"We are so thrilled to support Dr. O'Bryan's work, "The Autoimmune Fix," a book whose time has come. Medicine is evolving and there is a new paradigm for preventing and reversing autoimmune disease, one that is empowering and surprisingly simple to implement. So thankful for this step-by-step manual out in the world to make it easy for anyone to take control of their health."--James Maskell, Founder and CEO of Evolution of Medicine"Dr. O'Bryan's information is always cutting edge and he is a brilliant clinician and author. His new book, "The Autoimmune Fix," should be read by anyone suffering from autoimmunity. The information contained in the book can be life changing."--Datis Kharrazian, DHSc, DC, FACN, CNS, Associate Clinical Professor Loma Linda University School of Medicine"Dr. Tom O'Bryan is a pioneer in the field of clinical autoimmunity. His explanations of extremely sophisticated mechanisms into everyday language helps all of us to understand the path out of autoimmunity and into health. He's been holding the line for patients who have been misdiagnosed and has helped countless people over the years. If you're not feeling right, there's a chance you may be suffering from this hidden cause.This book is a must read!--Pedram Shojai, OMD, Founder of Well.Org and "New York Times "bestselling author of "The Urban Monk" The Autoimmune Fix is a must read. As a doctor who focuses onautoimmune thyroid disease, this is the most comprehensive evidence-basedoverview on autoimmune disease that I am aware of. The Autoimmune Fix can be areference manual for health care practitioners as well as a road map to guidepatients back to the health they deserve. Dr. O'Bryan masterfully integratesdecades of clinical experience, research, and training other physicians. Highlyrecommended! --Alan Christianson, NMD "New York Times "bestselling author of "The Adrenal Reset Diet" The hero who has contributed so much to the field of non-celiac gluten sensitivity and celiac disease now shines a light on a mysterious epidemic that is still in the shadows for many: autoimmune disease. Dr. O Bryan very elegantly connects the dots between environmental triggers such as food and how they can affect the very immune system that s supposed to protect us. THE AUTOIMMUNE FIX doesn t pull any punches. It unflinchingly identifies the foods that put you at risk for future autoimmune disease, foods you might love, foods you might think nothing about eating daily, but it also gives you actual detailed recipes and protocols that will have you eating and living your way to health. Dr. O Bryan also talks about predictive autoimmunity, one of my favorite subjects. With autoimmunity, you have two choices: wait until millions are suffering from full-blown autoimmune disorders, then put them on a lifetime of immune suppressants and biologics as well as years of suffering. Or, you can use predictive antibodies to detect autoimmunity in the early stages of the disease, and then take steps to halt or even reverse the course of the incipient autoimmune disorder. THE AUTOIMMUNE FIX wisely tells us to take the latter, more pro-active choice, and to paraphrase what Dr. O Bryan says in his book, it s not the doctors you see, the drugs you take, or the surgeries and therapies you undergo; what will impact your health ultimately are the choices you make in your life, and getting this book is one of those choices. --Aristo Vojdani, PhD, MSc, CLS, CEO, Immunosciences Lab., Inc., and author of "Neuroimmunity and the Brain-Gut Connection"We are so thrilled to support Dr. O'Bryan's work, "The Autoimmune Fix," a book whose time has come. Medicine is evolving and there is a new paradigm for preventing and reversing autoimmune disease, one that is empowering and surprisingly simple to implement. So thankful for this step-by-step manual out in the world to make it easy for anyone to take control of their health."--James Maskell, Founder and CEO Evolution of Medicine Dr. O Bryan's understanding of the physiopathology of autoimmune disease is second to none. His ability to translate complex research findings into practical, applicable recommendations that can be individualized to suit each patient s case is admirable. Because of his ability to make complexity accessible, translational and applicable, I recommend every nutrition practitioner to read Dr. O Bryan s book. --Miguel Toribio-Mateas, MSC, BSC, NutMed, ABAAHP, FBANT, CNCH, Reg. Chairman of the British Association for Applied Nutrition and Nutritional Therapy We allknow that an ounce of prevention is worth a pound of cure. Well, when you readthis book and implement Tom s advice you will be stacking the weights in yourfavour, helping yourself enjoy a healthier, longer life. Why? Because Dr. TomO Bryan has written a different kind of book here. He described how you canprevent auto-immunity from occurring in the first place. Fortune favours theprepared mind; now you have this book in your hand, don t let it go. --Antony Haynes, Nutritional Therapist, Functional Medicine Practitioner, Author, Lecturer, Head of Technical Services, Nutri-Link, Ltd."Dr. Tom O'Bryan is one of the most important voices on autoimmunity in the wellness revolution. The information in this book can free millions who are locked in a quality of life that is less than they deserve. Brilliantly explained, backed by science, and a rock solid protocol to get your health back."--Christa Orecchio, CN, HHC bestselling author of "How to Conceive Naturally," Microbiome Expert Dr O Bryan, does not just get the zeitgeist of immune dysfuntion as a primary driver of major degenerative illness, he helps to define it! A great narrative underpinned with relevant research served up with practical solutions ingest this, then switch your eating habits to those recommended; they will both have a profound effecton your health and life. --Dr. Michael Ash, DO, ND, BSc, RNT, Managing Director & Head of Research and Development, Nutri-Link, Ltd. During the past two decades, no single person has contributed more to the understanding and importance of recognizing the negative effects that Gluten has played in human health than Dr. Tom O Bryan. The hundreds of seminars, lectures and conferences where Dr. O Bryan has presented this breakthrough information to literally thousands of physicians is proven true by the results these physicians have experienced as they applied this knowledge to tens of thousandsof their patients. Dr. O Bryan s newbook The Autoimmune Fix will prove to become an essential tool to help assist the growing number of individuals whose health and lives are being impacted by the exposure to gluten on their immune system and quality of life. It is with gratitude and pride that I wish to offer my encouragement for everyone to get a copy of Dr. O Bryan s book as well as to each physician to also get a personal copy of this book and one for their waiting room as well. --Tom Schembari, President, NuMedicaAdvancing Nutrition"When new health information is identified, it can sometimes take a long time before doctors actually implement this information in their treatment protocols. I have had the privilege of working with Dr. Tom O'Bryan for more than a decade and admire his passion and commitment to pushing new health information to the forefront, supporting it with his own research and clinical experience, particularly to help other clinicians and patients identify possible triggers of autoimmune disease. The sooner these triggers are identified in a person, the higher the chance of arresting or reversing the disease development. A splendid job of explaining this difficult topic. You will be grateful you've read this."--Jean Bellin, President, Cyrex Laboratories, Past President, Metagenics Nutrition The hero who has contributed so much to the field of non-celiac gluten sensitivity and celiac disease now shines a light on a mysterious epidemic that is still in the shadows for many: autoimmune disease. Dr. O Bryan very elegantly connects the dots between environmental triggers such as food and how they can affect the very immune system that s supposed to protect us. The Autoimmune Fix doesn t pull any punches. It unflinchingly identifies the foods that put you at risk for future autoimmune disease, foods you might love, foods you might think nothing about eating daily, but it also gives you actual detailed recipes and protocols that will have you eating and living your way to health. Dr. O Bryan also talks about predictive autoimmunity, one of my favorite subjects. With autoimmunity, you have two choices: wait until millions are suffering from full-blown autoimmune disorders, then put them on a lifetime of immune suppressants and biologics as well as years of suffering. Or, you can use predictive antibodies to detect autoimmunity in the early stages of the disease, and then take steps to halt or even reverse the course of the incipient autoimmune disorder. The Autoimmune Fix wisely tells us to take the latter, more proactive choice, and to paraphrase what Dr. O Bryan says in his book, it s not the doctors you see, the drugs you take, or the surgeries and therapies you undergo; what will impact your health ultimately are the choices you make in your life, and getting this book is one of those choices. --Aristo Vojdani, PhD, MSc, CLS, CEO of Immunosciences Lab., Inc., and author of "Neuroimmunity and the Brain-Gut Connection" Dr. Tom O'Bryan's new book, "The Autoimmune Fix," takes his readers down his path to "health enlightenment," which is a much deeper understanding of the underlying cause of disease and poor health. Dr. O'Bryan clearly lays out why individuals with certain genetic predispositions will react to certain foods, which will trigger inflammation that will lead to intestinal permeability and the start of a process which, if not checked, will trigger poor health, autoimmune diseases, or worse. More importantly, Dr. O'Bryan lays out how to avoid all this and regain your health using his two phases of transition, which are described in this book in great detail, and also include very helpful Transition Protocol Recipes to be used during his two phases of transition. I believe that anyone interested in living a healthier and longer life should read "The Autoimmune Fix," including all doctors and health care practitioners, as it will lead all to a much greater understanding of health and disease. --Scott Adams, Founder, www.Celiac.com This is a fascinatingly detailed book about the outcome of autoimmunity its causes, mechanisms, and effects on the body. It tells you what to eat, and more importantly, what not to eat if you want to remain healthy, keep doing your marathon running and not be subject to the diseases caused by our affluent Westernised life-style and junk foods, and to which most of us are still prey. Read it and be enlightened! Warmly recommended for those worried about their bodies and brains .--Professor Michael N. Marsh, Wolfson College, University of Oxford As a doctor and brain scientist, I understand that autoimmune diseases pose one of the greatest threats to our bodies and our minds. Not only do they damage our organs, but they erode self-esteem and can be difficult to identify and treat. In this book, Tom O Bryan offers a sensitive and comprehensive account of autoimmune disease, all at once engaging us in both the reasons they occur, and what we can do about this. With the vast amount of information available, it s important to know where to look when you or a loved one needs help. Look no further! With the combination of the highest scientific integrity and the ease of understanding, this book is a gem worth getting and guarding, for it is bound to be regarded as a classic of its time. --Srini Pillay, M.D. Assistant Professor, Harvard Medical School, Award-winning author of "Life Unlocked" Dr. Tom O Bryan is brilliant at translating complex medical information into simple to understand ideas. In his new book, The Autoimmune Fix, he shows you a breakthrough plan to stop auto-immune triggers and restore your health. If you have an autoimmune disease, I urge you to read this book. Steven Masley, MD, FAHA, FACN, FAAFP, CNS bestselling author of "The 30-Day Heart Tune-Up" and "Smart Fat" I love this book! It was truly hard to put down. A fascinating read from one of the most brilliant men I know. This book is easy to read and holds your interest the whole way through. Thanks, Tom, I'm so proud of you. You're such a gift to the world. You nailed it! --Donna Gates, International bestselling author of "The Body Ecology Diet: Recovering Your Health and Rebuilding Your Immunity, and The Body Ecology Guide to Growing Younger" In my opinion, everyone should read this book. My colleague Dr. Tom O Bryan has been researching the serious progressive effects of the autoimmune spectrum for decades. He has gained incredible insights into its causes, effects, and how to vanquish the symptoms. This book contains his lifetime work. The concept of the autoimmune illness is complex to get your head around. However, Dr. O Bryan expertly explains it to us step-by-step so you can understand why your body is steadily deteriorating, and how to reverse this downward spiral. It is a progressive inflammatory state in your body that provokes your immune system to over respond and attack itself. He tells us that the three things necessary for the development of autoimmune disease are genetics, environmental triggers, and intestinal permeability: he explains this in easy-to-read detail. He tells us that it is the quantity and quality of our food that is important: he reveals that the stand-out culprits are gluten, dairy and sugar. Read this book and follow the steps to dampen down the fire of reactivity that can rage through your body. --Prof. Rodney Ford MD, MBBS, FRACP, author of "The Gluten Syndrome "and" Gluten: ZERO Global"I can t recommend this book enough! "The Autoimmune Fix "is a must read for anyone who s frustrated going to doctor to doctor looking for answers to their chronic fatigue and inflammation, muscle and joint pain, digestive issues, neurological symptoms, memory and cognitive dysfunction and more. Dr. Tom O Bryan explains a very difficult subject in a very easy to read manner on the complexity of your immune system--how it can attack your own tissues, triggering symptoms and wreaking havoc to your body and brain health. Best of all, Dr. O Bryan provides a scientific and proven strategies on how fix it for good! Give yourself the gift of wellness and go through his "Transition Protocol." Each week you will notice your irritating symptoms just melting away one by one--improving your energy level and mental focus, minimizing your pain and inflammation, increasing your flexibility and strength, and so much more. "The Autoimmune Fix" is your roadmap to a lifetime of vibrant health!" Dr. Susanne Bennett, #1 best-selling author of "Mighty Mito"and "The 7-Day Allergy Makeover" and talk show host of Wellness for Life Radio on RadioMD and iHeart Radio"

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Book SynopsisCould jealousy be a positive thing? In this groundbreaking book, Robert L. Leahy-author of the hugely popular self-help guide, The Worry Cure-invites you to gain a greater understanding of your jealous feelings, keep jealousy from hijacking your life, and create healthier relationships.We've all heard tales of the overly jealous spouse or significant other. Maybe we've even been that jealous person, though we may not want to admit it. It's hard to imagine anyone sailing through life without either having feelings of jealousy or being the target of someone's jealousy. But what if jealousy isn't just a neurotic weakness? What if it signals that your relationship matters to you? In short-what if jealousy serves a purpose? In The Jealousy Cure, renowned psychologist Robert L. Leahy takes a more nuanced approach to tackling feelings of jealousy. In this compelling book, you'll uncover the evolutionary origins of jealousy, and how and why it's served to help us as a species. You'll also learn practices based in emotional schema theory, cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT), acceptance and commitment therapy (ACT), and mindfulness to help you overcome the shame jealousy can bring, improve communication with your partner, and ultimately make room for jealousy while also making your relationship more meaningful. You will learn that confronting jealousy in your relationship does not have to be a catastrophe, but can redirect you and your partner to build more trust, acceptance, and connection.We often feel jealous because we fear losing the things or people that matter to us the most. With this insightful guide, you'll discover how jealousy can both help and hurt your relationship, and learn proven-effective skills to keep jealousy in its place.

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Book SynopsisCultivate more gratitude as you wind down for the night with Moonlight Gratitude: A Journal. The perfect companion to Moonlight Gratitude: 365 Nighttime Meditations for Deep, Tranquil Sleep All Year Long, the Moonlight Gratitude journal includes some of the more powerful meditations from the book with added journal prompts meant to help you reflect on your days and find comfort in your nights. Connect with your soul as you explore the concept of gratitude. Spend time appreciating the beauty of the Moon and the hours of sleep it rules over with evening reflection prompts that guide you through finding the abundance in your life. Get in tune with your inner guidance as you journal about your desires, dreams, accepting change, and much more. Wind down, quiet your thoughts, and let the Moon lead you to prioritizing your needs for more peaceful nights and better sleep. The Everyday Inspiration Journals series has a guided journal for every self-improvement journey. Whatever your personal goal, whether it is to incorporate more positivity into your life, or to slow down and find calm, or to hone your spell-building craft, or something else, you will find in this series an elegant journal in which you can record your thoughts, aspirations, and progress. With a simple, easy-to-follow structure, each journal is filled with powerful prompts and helpful trackers to illuminate your way. Other titles in this series include: Be Happy: A Journal, Beautifully Brave Journal, Find Your Mantra, Finding Gratitude: A Journal, Self Care, Spellcraft, and Everyday Calm.

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Book SynopsisRevised full-color edition of a popular how-to guide offers practical, humorous help for kids who want to manage their tasks, time, and stuff. In the quest for school success not to mention a happy home life kids have a lot to juggle: schoolwork, friends, activities, chores, bedrooms, electronics, lockers, and desks. Get Organized Without Losing It provides friendly, entertaining help for kids who want to manage their tasks, time, and stuff without going overboard or being totally obsessed. Empower kids to: conquer clutter prioritize tasks master their devices (not the other way around) supercharge study skills, handle homework, and prepare for tests stop procrastinating and start enjoying less stress and more successTips, examples, lists, and steps make it doable; jokes and cartoons make it enjoyable.Trade ReviewNational Parenting Publication Award (NAPPA)

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Book SynopsisBlack Resilience provides powerful strategies for success and empowerment, answering a critical question for the Black community: where do we go from here?This once-in-a-generation book embodies stories and experiences shared by the author—Braeden Anderson—a former high-major NCAA athlete who overcame childhood abuse, homelessness, and severe racism to become an attorney at the world’s largest law firm and a successful entrepreneur. Black Resilience empowers and equips the reader with the strategy to win against any odds and triumph in the face of life’s greatest challenges. Racism can be as loud and resounding as a gunshot, or as quiet and inconspicuous as being laid off. Whether it’s hidden or apparent, we will not escape it without taking action. We—Black people—have the power to effect positive change in our lives and our communities. Black Resilience shows us how. Readers will get an honest, empowering roadmap to address concerns ranging from asserting your identity, the dichotomy of inclusion, employing empathy, and transcending learned helplessness, to the challenge and triumph of Black parenthood. They’ll learn how to deploy what the author calls our “covert operation of tact,” and they’ll see that everyone—Blacks and whites alike—must build one community. Black Resilience represents a tactful and dynamic ideology that belongs in the hands of every reader who is ready to receive the solution for beating racism…for good.

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Book SynopsisGoing Pegan—it''s good for you and good for the planet. Do you love healthy dishes that feature organic whole foods? Looking to drop pounds and feel better while still loving mealtime? Then The Complete Pegan Diet for Beginners is the perfect introduction to a new way of eating. Ditch the refined and processed ingredients and reawaken your taste buds to the vibrant flavors of fresh foods that will satisfy your hunger and leave you feeling more energized. This total guide to Pegan dining makes it easy with a collection of great-tasting recipes, plus a handy meal plan to make sure you''re starting out on the right path. The Complete Pegan Diet for Beginners includes: Pegan diet 101—Get the lowdown on this delicious diet focused around plant-based meals—with a side of sustainably sourced eggs, fish, or meat. Starting made simple—A 14-day Pegan diet jumpstart plan lets you dive right into a healthier lifestyle that will curb your cravings, regulate your appetite, and help you start losing weight. 50 tasty recipes—Discover dishes for every meal, including naturally sweet desserts and snacks to satisfy late afternoon hunger pangs. Eating for a better you and a better world—The Complete Pegan Diet for Beginners shows you how.

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Book SynopsisFear in Contemporary Society and its Consequences“A delightfully fearless and deeply sensitive examination of that most primal and formative human experience.” ―Alan Burdick, author of Why Time Flies: A Mostly Scientific Investigation#1 New Release in Evolutionary Psychology and BuddhismFor anyone suffering from global pandemic anxiety caused by the new coronavirus, comes an exploration of one of the most powerful and primitive human emotions.A history and culture of fear. Over the last five hundred years, life for the average human being has changed dramatically―plagues no longer routinely wipe out entire families, and we no longer empty our chamber pots into the street. But, progress has shown that no matter how many dangers we neutralize, new ones emerge. Why? Because our level of fear remains constant.Fear in contemporary society. For years, Dr. Frank Faranda studied a state of fearfulness in his patients―an evolutionary state that relentlessly drove them toward avoidance, alienation, hypercriticism, hyper-control, and eventually, depression and anxiety. He began to wonder what they were afraid of, and how embedded these fears might be in contemporary society. This book aims to break us free from what he found.Fear not. Faranda’s Fear Paradox is simple―even though fear has a prime directive to keep us safe and comfortable, it has grown into the single greatest threat to humanity and collective survival. As a consequence, fear is embedded in our culture, creating new dangers and inciting isolation. With rising anxiety levels, now is the time to shine a light on our deepest fears and examine the society that fear is creating.But fear not―inside, you’ll learn about: The fear of pain and the fear of the unknown How fear has driven progress in the West The price paid to eradicate fear Read books like Fear, The Culture of Fear, or The Science of Fear? Then The Fear Paradox is your next read. Come on, what are you afraid of?

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Book SynopsisConquer Foot Pain offers relief for those struggling with pain in their feet through Julie Renae Smith’s VITAL ME practice. For more than twenty-two years, alignment-based physiotherapist, Julie Renae Smith, MPT has helped countless people relieve their foot pain using her VITAL ME practice. In Conquer Foot Pain, those struggling with foot pain learn: What’s causing their foot pain How the body functions at its best Tips, tricks, and techniques that relieve pain How to keep their body strong, stable, and pain-free How their brain can help them, so they don’t have to go down this rabbit hole again

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Book SynopsisTeachings received in prayer that offer a living experience of the Divine, spiritual wisdom, and healing love• Shares words and energies received in ecstatic union with the Divine • Contains wisdom on creation, love, healing with Christ, karma, reincarnation, and the nature of evil • Reveals the spiritual laws that govern your existence and show you that you are a miracle of creation born out of love When we quiet our minds and hearts long enough to be still, we can hear the voice of God and feel His presence within us. But how does one find the inner stillness necessary to feel the presence of the Divine? How can you awaken to the light of God? In this book of profound spiritual teachings, modern-day mystic and spiritual healer Laura Aversano shares the wisdom she received from ecstatic states of union with the Divine while she prayed. These writings offer a living experience of the Divine, imparting knowledge of the spiritual life as well as healing. Laura feels she had direct contact with the Holy Spirit and shares wisdom on love, creation, healing with Christ, karma, reincarnation, and the nature of evil. These divine locutions reveal the spiritual laws that govern your existence and show you that you are a miracle of creation born out of love. Reading these words will guide you deeply into your relationship with God and the relationship you have with yourself. It will bring light to your truths and to your darkness. You will be most comforted by the words that are attuned to where you are presently in your spiritual life. Other locutions you will find challenging, but their intrinsic high energy and spiritual density will raise your vibration. By reading these sacred writings, you can release your fear of the light and the darkness that you carry, bring your soul to the threshold of the heavens, and fill your heart and mind with God’s ineffable love.Trade Review“For what is between these pages and lines is the life itself, indescribable, unreached by any compass. . . . We will meet here old friends. . . . Listen, my child, to the words of the Teacher, that the eyes of the heart may see the light that deifies.” * Father Francis V. Tiso, author of Rainbow Body and Resurrection *Table of ContentsForeword by Father Francis Tiso PrefaceHealing with ChristThe Healing of the Paralyzed Man • The Healing of a Sick Man • The Healing of the Men with Demons • The Healing of a Sick Woman • Death, Transition, and Life Eternal • Healing and the Mercy of God • The Healing of a Blind Man • The Cleansing of the Lepers • Sacraments and Healing Karma and ReincarnationThe Seven Seals • Curses and the Healing of Karma • The Seven Angels and the Trumpets Evil The Origin • Man’s Interpretation • The Good in Evil • The Devil • Faith • Bibliography AcknowledgmentsIndex

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Book SynopsisExplores the full spectrum of sexual beliefs, practices, and identities. Exploring sexual customs, beliefs, practices, and identities from a wide variety of perspectives, Dr. Miller shares his fascinating interviews with 20 experts ranging from clinical psychologists and researchers to sex workers and polyamory educators. We learn from sex therapists, relationship experts, and tantric sex teachers, such as Dr. Lonnie Barbach, Dr. Stella Resnick, Katherine Rowland, and Diana Richardson, about the importance of communication, how to keep sensuality alive, and how to generate fulfilling and sustainable intimacy in relationships. Looking at sexual identity and non-monogamy, we hear from Dr. Ritch Savin-Williams on sexual identification and gender fluidity, Sumati Sparks on open relationships and polyamory, Janet Hardy, author of The Ethical Slut, on sexual freedom, and Annie Sprinkle and Beth Stephens on the possibilities of ecosexuality. Revealing the inner workings of the sex industry, we hear from current and former escorts and sex workers on the stigmas and dangers of sex work and the need to decriminalize it, including Norma Jean Almadovar, former LA policewoman and current president of the prostitute’s union Coyote. Dr. Ogi Ogas, author of A Billion Wicked Thoughts, speaks about using data science and computational neuroscience to uncover true statistics about our sexual desires. We hear from Paulita Pappel on porn as a mirror for society, Faith Jones on escaping a sex cult, Maeve Moon on recovering from sexual trauma, and Dr. Laura McGuire about the broad impact of teaching consent. Validating the extraordinary range and diversity of our sexual thoughts, feelings, and behaviours, the author gathers voices that help us free our sexuality from the past, accept our natural urge for physical pleasure, and open us up to sexuality as a power for health, healing, and happiness.

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Book SynopsisIyengar developed a form of yoga that focuses on developing strength, endurance, correct body alignment, as well as flexibility and relaxation. The Iyengar method integrates philosophy, spirituality, and the practice of yoga into everyday living. In The Tree of Yoga, Iyengar offers his thoughts on many practical and philosophical subjects including family life, love and sexuality, health and the healing arts, meditation, death, and Patañjali''s Yoga Sutras. This new edition features a foreword by Patricia Walden, a leading American teacher of the Iyengar style.

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Book SynopsisKaryn Sunohara is a registered dietitian, chef, speaker, and writer who specializes in digestive health, pediatrics, cancer, eating disorders, and culinary nutrition. Karyn loves to give her clients practical nutrition tips and recipes to help them reach their health and nutrition goals. She lives in Calgary, Canada, with her partner and four children. Find her online at For the Love of Food.

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Book SynopsisContinue to have and grow your life, Mom-for your sake and your kids'. When did being a good mom come to mean giving up everything that used to make you . you? That's the question millions of 21st-century mothers grapple with every single day as they parent in our madly kid-centric culture. Contrary to the incessant messaging from everywhere, committing to yourself and your own needs is what makes for a good mother and happy kids. With How to Have a Kid and a Life, popular journalist and Good Morning America parenting expert Ericka Sóuter shares her tips for being a happy, whole person while still being a great, and sometimes just good enough (which is plenty fine), parent. Sóuter blends her own stories of surviving the seismic challenges of parenthood with testimonials from stay-at-home and working moms; interviews with therapists and researchers; and findings from the latest studies on happiness, self-care, and parenthood. What she delivers is a wonderfully irreverent survival guide to motherhood, featuring: . Advice on keeping your career on track while parenting . Tips for handling clueless and unhelpful partners . Taking back ownership of your body . Creating a reliable village of support (even with moms you didn't think you'd like) . Staying connected with child-free friends . What to do if you feel like you're missing the "mom gene"

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Book SynopsisA pocket guide to all the adult stuff you re expected to know (but that nobody ever explains) from paying your taxes to changing a tire to making new friends.

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Book SynopsisHelp your child cultivate real, lasting confidence! In Kid Confidence, a licensed clinical psychologist and parenting expert offers practical, evidence-based parenting strategies to help kids foster satisfying relationships, develop competence, and make choices that fit who they are and want to become.As a parent, it's heartbreaking to hear your child say negative things about themselves. But as children grow older and begin thinking about the world in more complex ways, they also become more self-critical. Alarmingly, studies show that self-esteem peaks during the preschool years, only to take a sharp nosedive as children head into their teens. So, how can you turn the tide on this upsetting trend and help your child build genuine self-esteem?With this guide, you'll learn that self-esteem isn't about telling kids they're "special." It's about helping them embrace the freedom that comes with a quiet ego-a way of being in the world that isn't preoccupied with self-judgment, and instead embraces a compassionate view of oneself and others that allows for both present awareness and personal growth.When kids are less focused on evaluating and comparing themselves with others, they are freer to empathize with others, embrace learning, and connect with the values that are bigger than themselves.You'll also discover how your child's fundamental needs for connection, competence, and choice are essential for self-esteem. Connection involves building meaningful and satisfying relationships that create a sense of belonging. Competence means building tangible skills. And choice is about being able to make decisions, figure out what matters, and choose to act in ways that are consistent with personal values. When children are able to fulfill these three basic needs, the question of "Am I good enough?" is less likely to come up.If your child is suffering from low self-esteem, you need a nuanced parenting approach. Let this book guide you as you help your child create unshakeable confidence and lasting well-being.

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Book Synopsis"A practical, easy-to-follow guide to getting control of your anger so that you can live a more productive life today. ... Rather than get angry, get this book."-Robert L. Leahy, PhD, director of the American Institute for Cognitive TherapyWe all get angry sometimes. But if you feel angry all of time-and if your anger makes others uncomfortable, creates distance in your relationships, disrupts your ability to think clearly and make good decisions, or otherwise results in behaviors that you regret or find embarrassing later-it's time to make a change.Written by two clinical psychologists with decades of experience using cognitive behavioral interventions to treat anger, Anger Management for Everyone provides a comprehensive, research-based program to keep anger in its place. This revised and updated second edition includes new information on the environmental effects on anger, such as hunger and sleep; new progressive muscle relaxation and mindfulness exercises; and new strategies and tips for improving social and interpersonal skills.With the authors' enhanced "Anger Episode Model," and the ten proven-effective skills for anger management in this helpful guide, you'll come to better understand and control your problem anger, learn how to cope with everyday disappointments and frustrations, and experience more happiness, success, and vitality in all areas of your life.

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Book SynopsisFrom the author of the self-help hit, Adult Children of Emotionally Immature Parents, this essential guide offers daily, practical ways to help you heal the invisible wounds caused by immature parents, nurture self-awareness, trust your emotions, improve relationships, and stop putting others' needs ahead of your own.If you grew up with an emotionally immature, unavailable, or selfish parent, you probably still struggle with anger, sadness, resentment, or shame. As a child, your emotional needs were not met, your feelings were dismissed, and you likely took on adult levels of responsibility in an effort to compensate for your parent's behavior. Somewhere along the way, you lost your sense of self. And without this strong sense of self, you may feel like your own well-being isn't valuable.In this compassionate guide-written just for you, not them-you'll find tips and tools to help you set boundaries with others, honor and validate your emotions, and thrive in the face of life's challenges. You'll discover how to protect yourself from hurtful behavior, stop making excuses for others' limitations, forge healthier relationships, and feel more confident in your life. Most importantly, you'll learn how to stop putting others' needs before your own, and manage daily stressors with competence, clarity, and optimism.Self-care means honoring and respecting the self. But when you grow up with emotionally immature parents, you are taught that setting limits is selfish and uncaring. You are taught to seek approval instead of authenticity in relationships. And you are taught that empathy and emotional awareness are liabilities, rather than assets. But there's another way to go through life-one in which you can take care of yourself, first and foremost.Let this book guide you toward a new way of being.

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Book SynopsisSelf-esteem ain't self-taughtand it does see color. Let's be real: society was not built with the needs of Black women in mind. And as a result, we learn that the only way to feel good about ourselves is to prioritize everyone else's needs over our own. We find our value in being the perfect partner, mother, daughter, employee, and friend. But that is exhausting! Instead of feeling good about how dope we areregardless of our service, bank account, or lookswe only feel good about what we do for others. Supremacy culture teaches us to hate Black people, to hate women, and to especially hate Black women except when they need us to either save them or serve them. So in a world where our service is required for acceptance, how could we ever feel good about ourselves while also giving the middle finger to systems of power? How can we possibly live our best lives? How are we supposed to feel confident, secure, and fabulous AF in our bodies?The answer: Self-esteem. Self-esteem as we know it has been gatekept by the white and male supremacist delusions for far too long. It's time to put power where it actually belongs!In Drink Water and Mind Your Business, Dr. Donna Oriowo helps readers understand the basic foundations of self-esteemwhat it is, how society molds it, and how it affects us alland offers real, meaningful solutions to feel like the most glorious and badass versions of themselves. Based on years of research and Dr. Donna's career as a licensed sex and relationship therapist, this book will help you set boundaries, prioritize your needs, understand your immense worth, and pursue a life that brings you pleasure and joy.

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