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Book Synopsis''Revelatory and accessible'' Sunday Post''[Dr Carmichael] has studied nutrition, hormone balancing and aesthetic medicine, and his passion, on which he lectures globally, is healthy ageing. His approach in his fascinating new book, Younger for Longer, is scientific and holistic'' The Times''Be good to yourself . . . [Younger for Longer] features wisdom on nutrition, sleep, mood regulation and, most importantly, hormonal health for men and women'' Scotsman''I have not stopped learning on my Low-Carb, Healthy Fat journey. Younger for Longer continues that process for me with an incredibly well-referenced text. It''s refreshing to see the balance of nutrition and lifestyle discussed in such an informed and robust manner'' Gary Fettke, orthopaedic surgeon, health activist and author''Younger for Longer tells you exactly what you need in order to live an extended, healthy lifeTrade ReviewRevelatory and accessible * Sunday Post *Be good to yourself . . . [Younger for Longer] features wisdom on nutrition, sleep, mood regulation and, most importantly, hormonal health for men and women. * Scotsman *Many books have been published about using diet and lifestyle measures to improve health. Most have focused on food and exercise. Dr Carmichael goes much further with a truly holistic approach to health and a particular focus on the role of hormones in optimal wellbeing. This book covers everything from activity to zest, with sleep, stress and more in between. It's highly readable, well referenced and well explained. I highly recommend it. -- Zoë Harcombe, nutrition researcher and authorAbsolutely fascinating . . . An amazingly simple book to read. It talks to all sorts of topics. * SAFM *[Dr Carmichael] has studied nutrition, hormone balancing and aesthetic medicine, and his passion, on which he lectures globally, is healthy ageing. His approach in his fascinating new book, Younger for Longer, is scientific and holistic. * The Times *Be good to yourself . . . [Younger for Longer] features wisdom on nutrition, sleep, mood regulation and, most importantly, hormonal health for men and women' ScotsmanI have not stopped learning on my Low-Carb, Healthy Fat journey. Younger for Longer continues that process for me with an incredibly well-referenced text. It's refreshing to see the balance of nutrition and lifestyle discussed in such an informed and robust manner. -- Gary Fettke, orthopaedic surgeon, health activist and authorYounger for Longer tells you exactly what you need in order to live an extended, healthy life. It's very 80/20 and one of the best books I've read in ages. -- Richard Koch, author of million-seller The 80/20 PrincipleFascinating. Packed with the most incredible information about health. * Radio Today, South Africa *Offers valuable, honest and solid medical insights into how you can age better. It is, without doubt, one of the best books I have read in my many years as a health activist. * Longevity magazine *

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Book SynopsisPractical immortality may be within our grasp, due to cutting-edge scientific research and amazing medical breakthroughs that are coming at an astonishing speed. In Chasing Life, prominent neurosurgeon and CNN Chief Medical Correspondent Dr Sanjay Gupta blends accounts of discoveries from around the world with advice for optimal health and longevity.For centuries, adventurers and scientists have believed that not only could we delay death but that ''practical immortality'' was within our reach. Today, many well-respected researchers would be inclined to agree. In a book that is not about anti-aging, but about functional aging - extending your healthy, active life - Dr. Sanjay Gupta brings together compelling stories of the most up-to-date scientific breakthroughs from around the world, with cutting-edge research and advice on achieving practical immortality in this lifetime.Gupta''s advice is often counterintuitive: longevity is not about eating well, bTrade ReviewDr. Sanjay Gupta prescribes sensible, evidence-based advice for living a long and healthy life. He evaluates the latest scientific research on life extension, looks at anti-aging claims, and concludes that informed lifestyle choices are your best hope of maintaining good health as you age. Chasing Life is good medicine * Andrew Weil, author of Healthy Aging *Is it possible to have the exquisite combination, the wisdom of experience along with biology of youth? In his book, CHASING LIFE, Dr. Sanjay Gupta shows you how. * Deepak Chopra, MD, FACP, author of Ageless Body, Timeless Mind *My friend Dr. Sanjay Gupta has written a book that makes sense when it comes to staying healthy, making important medical decisions and preserving quality of life. This book is probably the closest we'll get to a map to the fountain of youth. * Lance Armstrong, Cancer survivor, Seven-time Tour de France Champion and founder of the Lance Armstrong Foundation *Sanjay Gupta is at his best in CHASING LIFE, covering everything from illegal stem cells to the scientific edges of memory. To achieve your own version of immortality, you can simply 'page' Dr. Gupta by turning the first page of this groundbreaking new book. * Mehmet C. Oz, MD, coauthor of the New York Times bestsellers You: The Owner's Manual and You: On a Diet *

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Book SynopsisWhat if everything you knew about the biology of body weight is wrong? According to compelling, leading-edge science, being overweight isn''t just the result of too many cheeseburgers and not enough cardio. Another silent factor is contributing mightily to our obesity epidemic: obesogens.These toxins--which are everywhere, from our food containers to furniture--sabotage our efforts to lose weight by disrupting our endocrine system, altering how we metabolize fat and permanently changing our fat cells, despite our efforts to count calories, exercise, and lose weight. Even scarier: lab tests have proven that these chemicals can irreversibly re-program the expression of our genes, which means that obesity can become an inherited trait. The chemicals we''re exposed to will not just meaningfully affect our health, but our children''s health, and future generations as well.Sound like science fiction? Dr. Blumberg was the first to coin the term obesogens in 2006 when the ir

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Book SynopsisIf you're tired of chasing the latest diet fad only to find that you've gained weight, it's time to try an entirely different approach. The Daniel Fast for Weight Loss succeeds where other programs fail because it focuses on your relationship with God as well as on your relationship with food. Once you discover the pleasures of eating the food God has provided for optimum health, you will not want to turn back. The Daniel Fast for Weight Loss offers a strategic, biblically based plan backed by solid research that will eliminate your cravings and help you to drop those unwanted pounds once and for all.Susan Gregory, The Daniel Fast Blogger and bestselling author of The Daniel Fast, is back with a spiritual and practical roadmap to this wildly popular 21-day fast for anyone who wants to lose weight and develop a lifestyle of health in a way that honors God. Way beyond a diet plan, The Daniel Fast for Weight Loss includes more than 90 new recipes, mul

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Book SynopsisOver 100,000 copies sold! In the wise and soulful tradition of teachers like Shauna Niequist and Brene Brown, therapist Aundi Kolber debuts with?Try Softer helping us align our mind, body, and soul to live the life God created for us. In a world that preaches a try harder gospel?just keep going, keep hustling, keep pretending we''re all fine?we''re left exhausted, overwhelmed, anxious, and numb to our lives. If we''re honest, we''ve been overfunctioning and hurtling toward burnout for so long, we can''t even imagine another way. How else will things get done? How else will we survive? It doesn''t have to be this way. Aundi Kolber believes we don''t have to white-knuckle our way through life, stuck in survival mode and stressed. In her debut book,?Try Softer, she''ll show us how God specifically designed our bodies and minds to work together to process our stories and work through obstacl

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Book SynopsisCelebrity manual therapist and movement coach Aaron Alexander shows readers how posture and body alignment are powerful tools for building strength, achieving peak performance, reducing pain, and approaching the world with a new sense of confidence.Good posture is about more than standing up straight: It can change your mood, alleviate pain, rid your body of stressful tension, and may be the difference between getting that raise you've wanted and attracting your ideal mate, or not. But in order to reap all those benefits, the body must be properly integrated. Celebrity movement coach and manual therapist Aaron Alexander offers a revolutionary approach to body alignment to build strength, reduce pain, and put you on a direct path to peak performance that is both fun and accessible.The Align Method centres on five daily optimisations that can be easily integrated into any workout, mindfulness practice, or daily life activity:Floor SittingHangingHip-HingingWalkingNose BreathingA truly aligned life isn't limited to sweating in a gym or stretching in a yoga studio, and Alexander provides the fundamental principles to optimise your physical and mental process in any situation. Blending Eastern philosophy with Western mechanics, The Align Method brilliantly outlines the necessary tools to leverage the power of your own senses and body language to feel more flexible and confident, and details exactly how to reshape your environment for enhanced creativity and longevity. This is the quintessential user's manual to feeling better than you ever thought possible, and looking great while you're at it!

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Book SynopsisReflexology has always been an effective way to relieve stress, alleviate pain, and combat ailments, but in The New Reflexology, internationally acclaimed instructor Inge Dougans shows readers a unique and proven method for getting even better results. Her system -- an integration of traditional Chinese medicine (particularly the 5 elements and their 12 meridians), diet, and standard Western reflexology practice -- allows practitioners to treat a much wider variety of ailments with greater accuracy and success. In simple and straightforward terms, Dougans explains why the meridians are essential for reflexology, how to use meridian therapy and the 5 elements for effective assessment and treatment, how to relate structural foot problems to imbalances in the rest of the body, and much more. Illustrated with dozens of line drawings that guide readers step-by-step through the treatments, this fresh and highly effective approach is sure to revolutionize the practice of reflexology as we know it.

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Book SynopsisA decade ago, after suffering from life-threatening autoimmune disorders, Hollywood actress Shiva Rose set out to discover a more holistic way to natural health and beauty. Growing her own organic herbs and flowers; mixing creams, lotions, and tonics; and following Ayurvedic practices and creating mindful rituals, she has not only healed her life but has also become a leader and entrepreneur in the world of all-natural beauty and lifestyle.Whole Beauty is her radiant next step, a practical, inspiring, stunningly beautiful guide to following a whole beauty practice at home. Here is the recipe for Rose’s iconic rose hip facial serum, as well as 40 other recipes for masks and exfoliants, hair-care products and detoxes, and even DIY deodorant and toothpaste. She explains Ayurvedic practices, such as dry brushing and oil pulling, and home-cleansing rituals, such as smudging with burning sage; shares a dozen tonics, including Celestial Nog and Summer Lover; and offers an entire chapter on the use of essential oils, both on the body and in the home. From natural beauty solutions like a Blushing Bride Chickpea Face Mask to showing how to tap into the full force of female energy, Whole Beauty is a complete guide to revitalizing your life.Trade Review“Shiva Rose’s Whole Beauty book holds the secret to inner well-being.”—Vogue.com “Shiva Rose’s new book will turn you into a goddess.”—MarthaStewart.com “Whole Beauty overflows with soul-nourishing rituals. . . . Lush photography is balanced with Shiva’s galvanizing writing on how to live a life of intention. . . . Shiva’s insights on choosing crystals, drawing the most de-stressing bath of all time, and finding your mantra are reason enough for keeping Whole Beauty bedside; we thumb through it whenever we’re feeling a bit adrift.”—goop “Shiva’s book is loaded with good advice and wisdom. I will be prescribing it to my patients.”—Alejandro Junger, MD, author of Clean and Clean Gut “This book is literally life-changing. Shiva makes us think about taking care of ourselves both physically and spiritually, and I love that she shows us how to do it step by step.”—Molly Sims, actress, model, and author of Everyday Chic “A devotee of ancient beauty practices and yet elegantly modern, Shiva advocates self-care with soothing rituals and luxurious flora-focused recipes that release inner radiance. This beautiful book is like a spa day for my senses and my soul.”—Nadine Artemis, creator of Living Libations and author of Renegade Beauty and Holistic Dental Care “Shiva has been shedding her light on all things wellness and beauty for years. The beauty in Shiva is that she is completely herself. She shines, whatever the weather, with a sensuality, a freedom, and a generosity that you will fall in love with when reading Whole Beauty.”—Garance Doré, photographer “Being around Shiva constantly reminds me to slow down, live naturally and beautifully, and make time for self-care.”—Jenni Kayne, fashion designer “These pages hold the graceful wisdom, sacred journey, and genuine alchemy of Shiva’s personal transformation, consciously gathered and reminding us of the magic in nature’s bounty.”—Carolyn Murphy, model and actress “Reading Whole Beauty will gently cradle you back to you. To your innate, true path. Whole Beauty offered me the most soulful and gentle advice in how to transform my self-care into ceremonious rituals steeped with intention, pleasure, and joy.”—Athena Calderone, creator of EyeSwoon and author of Cook Beautiful “Whole Beauty is exquisite—a crystallization of Shiva’s unique perspective, sensitivity, research, intuition, and intelligence that teaches us about the multidimensional nature of beauty, its ability to transcend the physical, space, and time and to heal deeply.”—Nitsa Citrine, creative director of SunPotion “Shiva’s work in the wellness movement has been a trailblazing force of change. She is a maverick artist, mother, and Earth guardian.”—Guru Jagat, founder of the RA MA Institute

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Book SynopsisThe Alexander Technique (AT) is a remarkably simple but powerful method for learning to skillfully control how your brain and body interact, allowing you to better coordinate your movements while increasing the accuracy of your mind's thoughts and perceptions. Now, in How You Stand, How You Move, How You Live , leading Alexander Technique master teacher Missy Vineyard sheds a completely fresh light on this revolutionary method and, in the process, offers path-breaking insight into the mind-body connection. Vineyard thoroughly explains and teaches the central skills of the AT through simple self-experiments, and she offers engaging stories of students in their lessons to show its effective application across a range of disciplines, including the performing arts, athletics, health, psychology, and education. How You Stand, How You Move, How You Live introduces us to a world within ourselves that we know surprisingly little about- and thereby helps us to understand why we often cannot do what we should be able to do, why we harm ourselves with chronic tension and anxiety, and why our thoughts often seem beyond our control. Vineyard is also the first AT teacher to draw on cutting-edge research in neuroscience and to synthesize those findings with AT theories and techniques. She fully illuminates the benefits to be reaped by mastery of the Alexander Technique, which include: Release from acute or chronic physical pain Enhanced mental attention and focus Reduced anxiety Improved balance and coordination Relief from tension and stress Increased ease and efficiency performing precise movement skills

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Book SynopsisAt last, a book that explains in practical terms the concept of calorie restriction (CR) -- a life-extending eating strategy with "profound and sustained beneficial effects," according to the Proceedings of the National Academy of Sciences. The concept is simple and flexible: eat fewer calories and choose foods carefully. Longtime CR practitioners and experts Brian M. Delaney and Lisa Walford clearly explain all the relevant health and nutrition guidelines and provide the tools you need to make the appropriate dietary changes. The results can be dramatic; those who follow CR have quickly lowered their cholesterol and blood pressure and reduced their body fat. Recently featured on Oprah and 60 Minutes, CR is continuing to gain momentum. With updated research and new information about exercise and food choices, The Longevity Diet is the key to a longer, healthier life.

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Book SynopsisHerbalist Rosemary Gladstar – author of dozens of books, including Herbs for Children's Health, Herbs for Stress & Anxiety, and Fire Cider! – now offers wellness expertise specifically for men. Dozens of delicious and simple formulas address men’s most common health concerns, including sexual vitality, prostate well-being, stress reduction, and heart health. An A-to-Z compendium of ailments shows you how to treat them effectively using a variety of safe, easy, all-natural remedies. In-depth profiles of 29 herbs explain how men will benefit from each and give clear instructions for preparation and usage.

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Book Synopsis A NATURAL WHOLE-BODY APPROACH TO REVERSING INFLAMMATION AND FEELING YOUR BEST! INFLAMMATION IS AN IMPORTANT COMPONENT OF THE IMMUNE SYSTEM. It is essential for the healing process since it is a programmed response necessary for fighting infections and repairing damaged tissues. However, problems arise when this inflammatory reaction becomes systemic and goes unchecked for months or years. When this happens, the same chemicals used for healing can cause weight gain and eventually trigger a host of deadly diseases. Based on the life-changing principles shared in Dr. Colbert?s New York Times best-selling books?tailored to specifically address inflammation?Reversing Inflammation walks you through the process of building a healthy lifestyle. With nutritional and alternative health tips, it reveals: What foods contribute to inflammation What foods control inflammation Groundbreaking research on how fat contributes to inflammation How to shop and eat out while on the anti-inflammatory diet Supplements that support weight loss and overall health And so much more!

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Book SynopsisGet outdoors with this guide to 60 of the best hiking trails within an hour or so from Portland, Oregon, leading you to scenic beauty. The best way to experience Portland is by hiking it! Get outdoors with local author and hiking expert Paul Gerald. Now in full color, this best-selling guide helps you locate and access the top hikes within 60 miles of Rose City. A perfect blend of popular routes and hidden gems, the selected trails transport you to scenic overlooks, mountain retreats, and beautiful forests that renew your spirit and recharge your body. Hike around Mount Hood on the Timberline Trail. See migrating fish in the Salmon River. Enjoy the wildflowers at Tom McCall Preserve in the Columbia River Gorge. Explore the wildlife sanctuary at Oaks Bottom, right in the heart of the city. Stroll behind waterfalls in Silver Falls State Park. Whale watch from high up on Cape Lookout. With Portland author and outdoors enthusiast Paul Gerald offering advice about where to hike and what to expect when you get there, you’ll learn about the area and experience nature through 60 of Portland’s best hikes! Each hike description features key at-a-glance information on distance, difficulty, scenery, traffic, hiking time, and more, so you can quickly and easily learn about each trail. Detailed directions, GPS-based trail maps, and elevation profiles help to ensure that you know where you are and where you’re going. Tips on nearby activities further enhance your enjoyment of every outing. So whether you’re a local looking for new places to explore or a visitor to the area, 60 Hikes Within 60 Miles: Portland provides plenty of options for a couple hours or a full day of adventure, all within about an hour from the city.Table of ContentsOverview Map Acknowledgments Foreword Preface 60 Hikes by Category Introduction Map Legend In the Columbia River Gorge Angels Rest and Devils Rest Beacon Rock State Park Cape Horn Catherine Creek Coyote Wall and The Labyrinth Dog Mountain Eagle Creek Herman Creek Larch Mountain Mount Defiance Tom McCall Preserve Triple Falls Wahkeena Falls to Multnomah Falls Around Mount St. Helens Ape Canyon Bluff Mountain Trail Falls Creek Falls Lava Canyon Lewis River Silver Star Mountain: Ed’s Trail Siouxon Creek South Fork Toutle River Trapper Creek Wilderness Up the Clackamas River Bagby Hot Springs Bull of the Woods Clackamas River Roaring River Wilderness Whetstone Mountain Up the Santiam River Battle Ax Mountain Breitenbush Hot Springs Area Opal Creek Wilderness Around Mount Hood Barlow Pass Cooper Spur Elk Meadows Lookout Mountain Lost Lake McNeil Point Mirror Lake Ramona Falls Salmon River Tamanawas Falls Timberline Lodge Trillium Lake Twin Lakes Vista Ridge Wildwood Recreation Site Zigzag Mountain The Coast and Coast Range Cape Lookout State Park Cascade Head Kings Mountain and Elk Mountain Oswald West State Park Saddle Mountain Tillamook Head Wilson River Portland and the Willamette Valley Macleay Trail Marquam Trail to Council Crest Sauvie Island Silver Falls State Park Tryon Creek State Natural Area Washington Park and Hoyt Arboretum Willamette River Greenway Appendices Appendix A: Hiking Stores Appendix B: Places to Buy Maps Appendix C: Hiking Clubs Appendix D: Online Resources Index About the Author

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Book SynopsisThere is no magic pill. There is no perfect diet. Could it be that our underlying assumption—that what we’re eating is making us fat and sick—is just plain wrong?To address the rapid rise of “lifestyle diseases” like diabetes and heart disease, scientists have conducted a whopping 500,000 studies of diet and another 300,000 of obesity. Journalists have written close to 250 million news articles combined about these topics. Yet nothing seems to halt the epidemic. Anastacia Marx de Salcedo’s Eat Like a Pig, Run Like a Horse looks not just to data-driven science, but to animals and the natural world around us for a new approach. What she finds will transform the national debate about the root causes of our most pervasive diseases and offer hope of dramatically reducing the number who suffer—no matter what they eat. It all began with her own medical miracle—she has multiple sclerosis but has discovered that daily exercise was key to keeping it from progressing. And now, new research backs up her own experience. This revelation prompted Marx de Salcedo to ask what would happen if people with lifestyle illnesses put physical activity front and center in their daily lives? Eat Like a Pig, Run Like a Horse takes us on a fascinating journey that weaves together true confessions, mad(ish) scientists, and beguiling animal stories. Marx de Salcedo shows that we need to move beyond our current diet-focused model to a new, dynamic concept of metabolism as regulated by exercise. Suddenly the answer to good health is almost embarrassingly simple. Don’t worry about what you eat. Worry about how much you move. In a few years’ time, adhering to a finicky Keto, Paleo, low-carb, or any other special diet to stay healthy will be as antiquated as using Daffy’s Elixir or Dr. Bonker’s Celebrated Egyptian Oil—popular “medicines” from the 1800s—to cure disease. And just as the 19th-century health revolution was based on a new understanding that the true cause of malaria, tuberculosis, and cholera was microorganisms, so the coming 21st-century one will be based on our new understanding that exercise is the only way to metabolic health. Fascinating and brilliant, Eat Like a Pig, Run Like a Horse is primed to usher in that new era.Trade ReviewAdvance praise for Eat Like a Pig, Run like a Horse:"The thesis of this book is sound: regular physical activity is more important for good health and longevity than your weight and diet. Marx de Salcedo denounces 'the false prophets of diet-focused health.' She constructs her case for exercise's crucial role in interviews with researchers and experts and briefly reviews relevant information on nutrition, metabolism, and aerobic fitness...As a population, we generally move much too little and eat too copiously, an unfortunate formula for developing chronic diseases and shortened lives. Regular exercise enhances physical and mental health. The benefits of simply moving your body are potentially life-changing." * Booklist *“We wouldn’t eat the way we do, Anastacia Marx de Salcedo argues, if it weren’t for the Army. She has a fascinating tale to tell—of technology and ingenuity—before arriving at her doubts. The reader of Ms. Salcedo’s chronicle is likely to look at our daily fare with a fresh sense of appreciation.” * The Wall Street Journal *“A rollicking, yet encyclopedic, look at the Army's role in everything from industrialized meats to energy bars." * VOX *“A well-researched effort that will undoubtedly add to general readers' knowledge about the food they consume on a daily basis.” * Kirkus Reviews *“Ever wonder why you can buy frozen pizza that stays “fresh” for five-plus months? Thank the U.S. military, which has outsize influence on the contents of our modern-day grocery carts, writes Anastacia Marx de Salcedo.” * TIME *“An engaging, wide-ranging investigation” * Discover Magazine *“Meticulous, exhaustive, and fair-minded.” * PRI The World *“Insightful.” * Mother Jones *

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Book Synopsis“This book could change your life. If you apply it, it will." —David Minkoff, MD, author of The Search for the Perfect ProteinLearn to feel younger as you get older! Discover how to eliminate bad habits that can impair energy production and improve your overall energy and health with the groundbreaking methods in Bursting with Energy, now updated and revised in this second edition.Maintaining energy production is the key to functioning at a youthful level as we get older. Our cells extract energy from oxygen, but as we age, they become less efficient at performing this extraction. As a result, we develop the symptoms of aging: weakness, pain, disease, muscle wasting, and immune dysfunction. Energy production can be repaired and optimized so you can live long and strong, avoid disease, and add quality years to your life. Dr. Shallenberger developed and patented Bio-Energy Testing®, the first and only method to clinically measure how well our cells are extracting energy from oxygen. In Bursting with Energy, he reveals how you can measure and optimize your cellular energy production. While most solutions are designed to help ease the symptoms of aging, Dr. Shallenberger's unique approach allows you to slow down the process and prevent disease, keeping your energy production high at any age. Trade Review“Bursting with Energy is a very pleasant read and reveals many of the miracles of nature that bring us happiness, health, and longevity . . . From the breath of life to body rhythms and sleep, to the importance of healthy foods and supplementation, these chapters are happily bursting . . . Everyone should have an understanding of the principles in Bursting with Energy.” —Michael Gerber, MD, HMD, president of the Nevada Homeopathic and Integrative Medical Association and columnist for Townsend Letter“Bursting with Energy is a must read for anyone suffering from any chronic illness that has been poorly managed, anyone struggling to lose weight, or those who are healthy looking to stay healthy or improve their performance . . . This book will change your life and teach you how to take care of yourself.” —Nathan S. Bryan, PhD, author of Functional Nitric Oxide Nutrition: Dietary Strategies to Prevent and Treat Chronic Disease“This book could change your life. If you apply it, it will. This book can help you understand your own body and how it works and more importantly, how to beat aging at its core. For aging is the loss of mitochondrial function. When you know how to improve that, you have the key to longer and better health.” —David Minkoff, MD, author of The Search for the Perfect Protein“Far too often I hear a frustrated patient confide to me: 'My doctor is a very nice man. I like him a lot. He likes me a lot,' but the patient is not getting better! The care is unacceptable! Of course, it is nice if your doctor is nice, but why not work with an effective doctor? Well, Dr. Shallenberger is very nice but more importantly, he is very, very effective. Is your battery low? Are you ready to recharge? Dive into these pages and benefit from tomorrow’s medicine today!” —Bradford S. Weeks, MD, founder of The Weeks Center for Corrective Health“Longevity without health is a long tiresome journey. Dr. Shallenberger’s Bursting With Energy has blessed us with a knowledge packed text that is a roadmap to a healthy long happy life. His clear insight and ability for anyone to understand the information makes Dr. Shallenberger one of the leading wellness authors today. If you are tired of being tired and you want to burst with energy, this is the book for you.” —Phil Mollica, MS, DMD, NMD, author and speaker“Dr. Shallenberger has essentially assembled a manual for good health. Everyone would be better off reading it. I especially like the emphasis on proper hormone replacement, as so many other wonderful health remedies are significantly negated by failing to address chronic sex and thyroid hormone deficiencies.” —Thomas E. Levy, MD, JD, author of Rapid Virus Recovery“By reading this book you too will learn the true cause of aging and illness and what you can do to slow the process down.” —Mark Bartiss, MD

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

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

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Book Synopsis''Evidence-based, balanced, realistic and practical ...Hope is powerful medicine, and this book offers it in spades.'' Professor Paul Kelly, Chief Medical Officer''People with Long Covid need compassion and science, which is what Steven delivers.'' Dr Norman Swan''There is an enormous need for practical and evidence-based information on the understanding and management of Long Covid. This book fills this gap, in a highly accessible, personalised and well-organised manner.'' Professor Gregory Dore, Infectious Diseases Physician, St Vincent''s HospitalIn a few short years, Long Covid has established itself as one of our most significant health issues, estimated to have affected up to 1 million Australians - and studies suggest that this number is rising. Until now, the lack of understanding and information around this chronic condition has meant that people have largely suffered in silence. Here for the first time

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Book SynopsisThis title includes information from treating cuts, sprains and bandaging in an emergency to making decisions on headaches, fevers and rashes: plus all you need to know about the long-term health and fitness of your family. This title is packed with over 1100 photographs, artworks, diagrams and illustrations, all in colour, specially commissioned to teach essential first-aid techniques and to show symptoms clearly. It provides information on how to cope and care in an emergency - from splints, simple bandages and slings to resuscitation and life-saving technique, all shown step-by-step. It tackles the health issues that will affect your family all the way through their lives. It provides quick-reference boxes that identify the most obvious symptoms of an illness, while the text analyses possible diagnoses and appropriate responses. The first half of the book is packed with a wide range of information on every aspect of first aid and life saving, with special sections on babies and toddlers; outdoor safety and travel; and, planning a safe and secure home. Informative flow charts, symptom lists and warning boxes are featured, and background information explains how to stay healthy and prevent accidents. In the second half of the book hundreds of medical conditions are examined, discussed and diagnosed. Practical and jargon-free advice is given on every type of illness, from everyday complaints such as colds, headaches and fatigue, through to serious conditions including strokes, kidney stones and Parkinson's Disease.

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Book Synopsis'Stylish and exhilarating... from a wide-ranging mind and a profound humanity... inspiring' Hilary Mantel 'A wonderful series of meditations - clinical, anthropological, literary and deeply humane - on his patients and their illnesses.' Henry Marsh Timely, thought-provoking and eloquent, brimming both with warmth and insight, he puts himself among the ranks of ... Oliver Sacks and Atul Gawande.' The Times Unreliable bodies and shifting symptoms are all in a day's work for a GP. In his years of practising, Gavin Francis has seen it all: the promising law student trapped under the spell of anorexia; the bodybuilder whose use of illegal steroids threatens his fertility; the teenager agonising over the perplexing physical dramas of puberty; and the surprisingly upbeat woman growing a horn in the centre of her forehead. In Shapeshifters he draws on his patients' bodily transformations, both welcome and unwelcome, bringing together case histories and accounts from the history of medicine, art, literature, myth and magic to show how the very essence of being human is change.Trade ReviewA wonderful series of meditations - clinical, anthropological, literary and deeply humane - on his patients and their illnesses. -- Henry MarshIn this provocative and important book about our shared future, Francis ranges broadly to describe altered human states and selves. He delves into medical history, and, with equal ease, into medical case studies, to reveal how humans are capable of changing our bodies and minds. -- Siddhartha MukherjeeWonderful, written with a deep feeling for language. A writer-physician who sees the drama and beauty in human life. -- Annie DillardFrancis's method is to weave together stories from his general practice, his medical training and his travels, with a host of quotes, references and anecdotes from art, literature and history. The result is a rich pleasure. -- James McConnachie * The Sunday Times *Timely, thought-provoking and eloquent... brimming both with warmth and insight, he puts himself among the ranks of physicians with fine pens, including Oliver Sacks and Atul Gawande, who, for all their learning, retain a deep humility. -- Janice Turner * The Times *Stylish and exhilarating... from a wide-ranging mind and a profound humanity. With warmth and wit, Gavin Francis examines the body's strategies for survival and change, embedding his thoughts in a broad frame of reference from across human culture and history. Each piece is a pleasure to read, and in sum they are inspiring. -- Hilary MantelAs compelling as it is affecting * Scotland on Sunday *Such is the breadth of Francis's interests that Shapeshifters is never less than intellectually energetic -- Brian Dillon * Guardian *[An] enthralling collection of illustrated pieces about human transformation. -- Charlotte Heathcote * Sunday Express *Shapeshifters is beautifully written as well as extremely absorbing -- Susan Flockhart * Sunday Herald *

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Book SynopsisWhen a child is sick, parents need clear, reliable information to help them take action quickly. This fully comprehensive guide to child health and wellness, draws on anthroposophic medicine, combining conventional treatments with complementary therapies.A Waldorf Guide to Children's Health includes:-- Easy-to-access guidance on first aid and medical emergencies-- How to recognise the symptoms of many childhood illnesses such as chickenpox, glandular fever and ear infections-- Suggestions on caring for babies and toddlers, including detailed information on vaccination-- How to relieve the effects of common conditions such as pain, fever, vomiting, allergies and asthma-- Advice on coping with serious disorders, including diabetes, chronic illnesses and hospital staysIncluding current medical advice alongside tried-and-tested tips, this book empowers parents to look beyond the surface symptoms and better understand their child as a whole, in body, soul and spirit. Based on the bestselling A Guide To Child Health, this essential reference guide has been fully revised and updated for today's parents.Trade Review'Sound advice on child development milestones and the needs of children and parents today.'-- Kindling

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Book Synopsis'I hope this book can empower people with simple, potent ways to feel better right now, to access calm and move through the waves of all their emotions.'Self-care for Tough Times is a gentle yet powerful toolkit to help during difficult times, such as the end of a relationship, loss of a loved one, career change and times of heightened emotions or anxiety. These are the times when self-care is most important and yet often forgotten, but just a few small moments can make a huge difference to how we feel, how we release emotions rather than bottle them up and how we ride the ups and downs. Practices include: Instant tension release exercises for the hands, shoulders, neck and facePre-bedtime rituals to help with disturbed sleep Breathing exercises to calm the nervous system and reduce anxietySoothing scentsReleasing stuck emotionsLearning how to relax and let goKeeping tech use healthyQuestions to reflect onAnxiety, fear, anger, uncertainty and grief are all addressed, while Suzy also explores how stress and emotional trauma are held in the body, and how these may be gently released through touch, movement and breath.The practices included within are designed to promote healing and hope, and many are quick and easy for times when you feel exhausted or vulnerable so that you can both cope in the moment during tough times, then recover and restore after these difficult chapters of life.'We will revive a weary body. We will refresh a tired mind.'

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Book SynopsisAs featured on BBC Radio 4 (Woman's Hour, Start the Week), Times Radio, in the Telegraph (also as a bestseller), The Times, and at the Royal Institution. A diagnosis is supposed to give us certainty, our first step on the road to recovery. But what if your diagnosis is inflected by a doctor's bias, swayed by Big Pharma, or designed to protect the police? What happens when you are -- or your child is -- refused a diagnosis for a condition the establishment will not recognise? As a consultant neurologist, Dr Jules Montague saw the relief a diagnosis could bring, but she also came to see its limitations. In this eye-opening and humane account, Montague meets with the patients and families who have had their lives turned upside down by a diagnosis they never deserved. She speaks to parents fighting for recognition of their children's symptoms; men and women whose bodies have been stigmatised by society; and to the families of young black men who are being diagnosed posthumously with a condition that could exonerate their killers. Through these stories of heartbreak and resilience, Montague shines a light on the troubled state of diagnosis, and asks how we might begin to heal.Trade ReviewThe Imaginary Patient is a great stride forward in the way medical stories are told. Nobody who reads it will experience a doctor's appointment the same way again. Montague's writing is empathetic, surprising and forensic all at once. An extremely valuable book * Caroline Crampton, author of The Way to the Sea *A shocking history of the many ways in which medical diagnoses have "shown themselves to be a form of obfuscation"... Heartbreaking... [it] will make you see doctors differently * Telegraph *A compelling basis for change... A richly researched book that provides ample food for thought and ammunition for change in the way diagnosis is done -- Medical Journalists' Association

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Book SynopsisAs featured on BBC Radio 4 (Woman's Hour, Start the Week), Times Radio, in the Telegraph (also as a bestseller), The Times, and at the Royal Institution. A DAILY TELEGRAPH BOOK OF THE YEAR A diagnosis is supposed to give us certainty, our first step on the road to recovery. But what if your diagnosis is inflected by a doctor's bias, swayed by Big Pharma, or designed to protect the police? What happens when you are -- or your child is -- refused a diagnosis for a condition the establishment will not recognise? As a consultant neurologist, Dr Jules Montague saw the relief a diagnosis could bring, but she also came to see its limitations. In this eye-opening and humane account, Montague meets with the patients and families who have had their lives turned upside down by a diagnosis they never deserved. She speaks to parents fighting for recognition of their children's symptoms; men and women whose bodies have been stigmatised by society; and to the families of young black men who are being diagnosed posthumously with a condition that could exonerate their killers. Through these stories of heartbreak and resilience, Montague shines a light on the troubled state of diagnosis, and asks how we might begin to heal.Trade Review[It] made me think...about what could be and has been influencing diagnosis -- Emma Barnett * BBC Women’s Hour *The Imaginary Patient is a great stride forward in the way medical stories are told. Nobody who reads it will experience a doctor's appointment the same way again. Montague's writing is empathetic, surprising and forensic all at once. An extremely valuable book * Caroline Crampton, author of The Way to the Sea *A shocking history of the many ways in which medical diagnoses have "shown themselves to be a form of obfuscation"... Heartbreaking... [it] will make you see doctors differently * Telegraph *A compelling basis for change... A richly researched book that provides ample food for thought and ammunition for change in the way diagnosis is done -- Medical Journalists' Association

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Book Synopsis The highly effective guide to finding the calm within yourselfEveryone worries, but if worry has taken over your life and has taken the form of anxiety and panic, it’s time to take control and claim your life back. Pioneering psychotherapist Klaus Bernhardt’s proven anxiety cure has helped thousands of sufferers lead a calmer, happier life fast. Whether you suffer from general anxiety, panic attacks or social anxiety, The Anxiety Cure will rid you of your fears once and for all.Using the latest research in neuroscience combined with the most useful elements of therapies such as CBT, hypnotherapy and positive psychology, The Anxiety Cure will introduce you to a powerful approach to stop anxiety in its tracks. Within just a few weeks, using tried and tested mind training and pattern breaker techniques, you will discover the real cause of your anxiety, learn to rewire negative thinking and completely transform your response to anxiety-inducing situations and thoughts.Klaus Bernhardt's methods have already been used by thousands of people worldwide to turn their lives around, and now this practical and easy-to-action book is your chance to take control, regain your confidence and live your life free of fear and worry.

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Book SynopsisWhether you suffer with chronic pain, long covid, fatigue, autoimmune disease, depression, burnout, post-infectious syndromes or inflammation, this step-by-step guide will empower you to find your own route to recovery.In Long Illness, Dr Meghan Jobson and Dr Juliet Morgan legitimise experiences of long illness and offer an unparalleled, holistic approach to healing. From cognitive behavioural therapy (CBT), traditional eastern medicine and mindfulness practices, to emerging therapies, self-healing techniques and cutting-edge research into long illness, Drs Jobson and Morgan will offer support and validation. With survivor stories, journaling prompts and reflective exercises throughout, this is the ultimate toolkit to help you accelerate your own healing and begin your journey of recovery.

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Book SynopsisHow to understand your symptoms and live well with IBS.IBS impacts millions of people around the world it is tricky to diagnose and miserable to live with. Through a comprehensive, holistic approach to living with IBS, Mind Your Gut reveals:- How to understand the mind-gut connection- The impact of stress on your gut- Easy to implement, symptom-specific solutions for your IBS- Nutritious recipes to calm your belly and maximise your gut health- How to make healthy food choices in a food-fear and weight-obsessed culture- When to re-examine your symptoms with your doctor and how to identify IBS mimickers, and much more.Packed with science-based interventions, targeted mind-gut behavioural strategies and delicious, gut-soothing recipes, Mind Your Gut offers a full toolbox of therapeutic options to help manage your IBS.

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Book SynopsisFor years we've been told that traditional foods are unhealthy because of their saturated fat content. In place of grass-fed meat, grass-fed dairy products, and eggs from hens running on pasture, we now mostly eat grain-fed meat and processed factory foods - and we've witnessed an epidemic of disease, from type-2 diabetes to heart disease and cancer.Modern agriculture has locked us into an unhealthy, vicious circle, with degraded foods pouring from an overstretched, impoverished landscape.There's a simple remedy: the grass-fed movement. We can make sure that the meat, dairy foods and eggs we buy come from animals grazing on or running in pasture, as they always used to. This will also put life back into our soils and wildlife back onto our farmland.Graham Harvey, agricultural advisor to BBC Radio 4's The Archers, lays out all the arguments for grass-fed food - why it's good for us, and why it's good for the planet.

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Book SynopsisSat Bains worked out, always maintained a reasonable weight and considered himself fit and healthy, so it was a shock when, in March 2021, he had a massive heart attack and underwent an emergency triple heart bypass operation.During recovery, Sat consulted his friend, nutritionist Dr Neil Williams, who guided him on a revised diet to help maintain heart health. Having two Michelin Stars and a three-decade long obsession with flavour, Sat was not willing to sacrifice great food just because his diet now had to be heart healthy. This collection of recipes is made up of those he devised following surgery and focuses on lean protein, a mix of legumes, good fats - such as avocado, nuts and olive oil - and vegetables and fruits.These delicious, simple dishes are designed for every day, they use supermarket-friendly ingredients and are accompanied by nutritional advice highlighting the ingredients rich in heart-healthy vitamins and minerals.

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Book SynopsisThe world does not need another diet book. But what it does need, is a book that explains how to achieve and maintain a stable, healthy weight.With easy-to-understand chapters, focused firstly on why it is so easy to gain weight, and then how to effectively keep it off; this is an essential guide for anyone looking to take control of their weight in a safe and sustainable way.Combining their expert guidance with practical and accessible tips for making a change today, Dr Mike Dilkes and Alex Adams share the many life-changing reasons why we shouldn't be focusing on how to lose weight but instead, how to stop gaining it.

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Book SynopsisThis book details strategies designed to improve your eyesight by literally exercising your ability to see. Leo's approach is very specific and targets each degree of vision problem. He explains how you can tone your eye muscles, release tension and build up energy in order to regain your natural eyesight. Improve Your Eyesight Naturally includes simple vision tests that you can use yourself to verify your level of vision and monitor your improvements. It is effective for: Near-sight - the inability to see at distance Astigmatism - uneven stress patterns in the cornea Presbyopia - the need for reading glasses Eye coordination - when the eyes point beyond or closer than the object of interest Ansiometropia - when the two eyes have different degrees of near-sight Amblyopia - also known as 'lazy eye', a condition where the brain switches off one eye Strabismus - when one eye diverges in or out. Previously published under ISBN 9783937553085.

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Book SynopsisThe number of people dying due to drug-resistant diseases is rising every year. What medical weapons and technologies are being developed to stop this existential threat to all of us? In this brilliantly wide-ranging, one-stop guide WIRED journalist Victoria Turk outlines the reasons for this major crisis in medicine and the steps being taken to control it. She explains the reasons why antibiotics no longer have the miraculous force they once did, and why so many drugs that were once so effective are now falling short. She considers the implications for the future, not just in terms of individual health but humankind's ability to counter pandemics. She looks at the latest research into new antibiotics, preventative medicine, diagnostic techniques and resistance-resistant treatments. And she addresses the fundamental question: are new medical breakthroughs sufficient to safeguard our health in the future?

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Book SynopsisOur understanding of disease and the powers of medicine today are unparalleled, and their documentation has increased signficantly. Science is Beautiful collects the most fascinating microscopic photographs of our diseases along with the medicines we use to treat them. These photographs are profoundly fascinating – and also beautiful. Featured are some of the most illuminating microscopic images of bacteria, viruses and cancers ever captured, now made possible by electron micrograph technology. Potentially fatal diseases such as cancer and Ebola are included, and minor complaints such as Staphylococcus bacteria and dental plaque are shown for their surprising beauty. Other photographs reveal what human cells look like when suffering from Alzheimer's, from osteoporosis, or from HIV. It also uncovers some diseases specific to animals. But there are also dazzling images of the crystals, powders and potions that we take to cure ourselves, including magnified versions of aspirin, insulin, morphine and caffeine. This collection of images, as beautiful as any artwork, can be enjoyed purely as a visual voyage but also as a way to understand more of the science behind the image, whether it's the work of a meningitis virus, our chromosomes in a cancer cell or the breakdown of painkillers. Each image includes the scale of the photography as well as the scientific details in layman's terms.

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Book Synopsis Recipes for natural cleaning products from green living blogger Wendy Graham. Learn how to make your home smell as fresh as a daisy with these eco-friendly, money-saving, germ-busting recipes. Using a base of essential oils and natural ingredients, these cleaning products are easy to make, are kinder to your skin and to the environment, while being as effective as any shop-bought solution. The recipes use simple, inexpensive ingredients that are widely available such as bicarbonate of soda, vinegar, salt and citrus fruit, and will leave your home sparkling clean. You can even customise the fragrances to make your home smell crisp, time and time again. Fresh Clean Home guides the reader from the kitchen to laundry and the bathroom, and also includes a section of recipes for specific household cleaning products, such as window and mirror cleaner, carpet and upholstery spot cleaner and sticky stuff remover. Clean every nook and cranny, with surface cleaners and bathroom shiners, laundry powder and fabric conditioner, kettle descaler and more, for a beautiful, fresh clean home.

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Book SynopsisA pioneering cardiac surgeon expertly sews up the heart of surgery, the health of the nation, and the NHS. The Angina Monologues speeds from the transporting of a donor’s heart up the motorway hard shoulder, to cautionary stories of excessive intervention gone awry in US hospitals, to a traumatic trip to bring advanced cardiac surgery to the Palestinian West Bank. Nashef tells heart-stopping stories of transplants, coronary artery bypasses, aorta repair, and cardiac arrest. He also delivers humane advice about medical realities rarely observed: the futility of obsessing over diet, the necessity of calculating risks, the role of decision making, the resilience of doctor and patient alike, and the threadbare brilliance of the NHS. Nashef is a magnificently warm and likeable doctor and writer; and he has the best imaginable bedside manner.Trade Review‘Nashef's honest, unvarnished writing about his life and death work has given his readers new insights into the reality of life inside the operating theatre.’ -- Stephen Sackur * BBC World News HARDtalk *‘Enthralling and outspoken.’ -- Andrew Billen * The Times *‘It’s funny, sad, uplifting and hopeful. Samer Nashef’s writing style is easy for the lay person to understand (his description of how to do a heart transplant is unforgettable) but is also interesting to those who have some knowledge of cardiology ... Whether you work in medicine or are just interested in how heart problems can be corrected by surgery, this is a great read. I read this book in a couple of days because the stories were so varied and enthralling.’ * Sam Still Reading *Praise for The Naked Surgeon: ‘A Malcolm Gladwell-esque look at what happens in operating theatres … Nashef’s humanity and compassion shine through.’ * The Times *Praise for The Naked Surgeon: ‘One can’t help but think of Henry Marsh when reading Samer Nashef … [He] writes clearly, with plentiful moments of humour.’ * The Independent *Praise for The Naked Surgeon: ‘[The Naked Surgeon] takes a scalpel to the medical profession and asks if patients get the standard of care they have the right to expect from their surgeons … A valuable resource.’ * Irish Independent *

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Book SynopsisThe Principles and Practice of Yoga for Children and Adolescents consists of contributions by expert scientists who have conducted and published research on yoga in children and adolescents for a variety of conditions and populations in peer-reviewed biomedical journals. Each chapter describes the rationale for yoga in the population or condition studied, reviews relevant related research literature, describes their body of research studies and its contribution, and concludes with a discussion on the state of the field. To inform readers on the intricacies of the practical application of yoga, each chapter concludes with a description of the yoga intervention used, the development process that led them to that treatment protocol, and the practical/clinical reasons for choices of the specific practices.

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Book SynopsisDrawing on some of history's most brilliant thinkers, from Plato to Shakespeare to Thoreau, this book shows that digital connectedness serves us best when it's balanced by its opposite, disconnectedness.

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Book SynopsisThe white coat has historically symbolised medicine and, more broadly, the scientific endeavour itself. According to recent studies, compared to their colleagues in plain clothes, healthcare professionals wearing white coats still convey a clearer perception of assurance and know-how to their patients. This data confirm the strength of that collective imaginary that was built along the centuries, with the help of the figurative arts, television, and modern-day marketing. The feelings of trust and hope for a quality treatment based on the competence and know-how that are guaranteed by the white coats, the purity inspired by their colour, and the compassion shared by healthcare professionals; all these factors had, and still have, an important role in making the white coats, and those who wear them, the guardians of unshakable values. At the same time, the white coat could also instil feelings of dread, apprehension, nervousness, and anxiety, triggering deep and irrational fears, without undermining the patients’ trust in the healthcare professional wearing it. This volume analyses the multifaceted nature of this attire, symbol of the mission pursued by those who wear it, through interviews, memoirs, and the authors’ own reflections.

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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 Synopsis'Ben Alldis is a force. His attitude and drive are contagious.' - Max La Manna, author of You Can Cook This!'Ben is never shy of sharing his positive energy, it's infectious and this book will help lift all spirits, not just physically but emotionally too' - Aimee Fuller, snowboarder and 2xOlympian'A relatable story on building resilience and finding your way in life and fitness' - David Birtwistle, Health & Performance Coach'Ben is so knowledgeable and passionate about fitness, Raise The Bar gives valuable tips and guidance on how to stay focused and in control of your fitness goals' - Susie Chan, Endurance Runner & Peloton instructor'This is more than a self-help book, it is a transformational paradigm shift that will shape how you live the rest of your life' - Dr. Will Cole, leading functional medicine expert, NYT-bestselling author, Intuitive Fasting & Gut Feelings'I'm proud to have been a mentor to Ben and see him blossom into a Star. In this book he shows you how to reach your full potential even when life gets tough.' - Cody Rigsby, author of XOXO, Cody'Ben's thoughtfulness and storytelling are a wonderful landscapes for the practical tools, insight, and inspiration in this book.' - Ally Love, Peloton Instructor'Honest and approachable, Ben's book is for anyone who needs a jumpstart of motivation and energy.' - Emma Lovewell, author of Live Learn Love WellIn Raise The Bar one of Peloton's first UK based instructors, Ben Alldis, tackles mindset, motivation and fitness, and shows you the power of unlocking potential, taking control of your life, and discovering and developing your talents.Growing up, Ben was an accomplished athlete who was always looking for an opportunity to run, ride, kick a ball or compete. After graduating from university, he went on to work for a prestigious private equity firm in London, but after a pivotal year of battling skin cancer and losing one of his family members to illness, he decided to take the jump and follow his dream of helping others through health and fitness.Raise The Bar is a narrative motivational book - with practical take homes too - that focuses on lessons and advice about drive, setbacks, defying expectations, support systems and challenging accepted behaviours, all told through stories and insight from Ben, who understands what it takes to set and achieve personal goals and who motivates others daily to do the same.Using the principles behind maintaining a healthy mind and body, Ben wants to show you how to live beyond your limits right now and lay a positive foundation for your future self.Trade ReviewBen Alldis is a force. His attitude and drive are contagious. -- Max La Manna, author of You Can Cook This!Ben is never shy of sharing his positive energy, it's infectious and this book will help lift all spirits, not just physically but emotionally too -- Aimee Fuller, snowboarder and 2xOlympianA relatable story on building resilience and finding your way in life and fitness -- David Birtwistle, Health & Performance CoachBen is so knowledgeable and passionate about fitness, Raise The Bar gives valuable tips and guidance on how to stay focused and in control of your fitness goals -- Susie Chan, Endurance Runner & Peloton instructorAs a functional medicine doctor, I have seen thousands of people overcome chronic health problems and limitations put on them by their friends, family, and doctors and there's one thing I have learned: you are capable of more than you think. In Alldis' brilliant new book, he reveals that you too, are capable of living a life beyond your wildest dreams regardless of your circumstances. This is more than a self-help book, it is a transformational paradigm shift that will shape how you live the rest of your life. -- Dr. Will Cole, leading functional medicine expert, NYT-bestselling author, Intuitive Fasting & Gut FeelingsBen's thoughtfulness and storytelling are a wonderful landscapes for the practical tools, insight, and inspiration in this book. -- Ally Love, Peloton InstructorHonest and approachable, Ben's book is for anyone who needs a jumpstart of motivation and energy. -- Emma Lovewell, author of Live Learn Love Well

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Book SynopsisDisconnect from the distractions of daily life and reconnect with nature with Wild Walking, an enticing and comprehensive introduction to forest bathing?or shinrin-yoku, in Japan.Full sensory immersion in the beauty and wonder of nature and trees can produce mental, emotional, and physical health benefits. Research has shown that forest bathing lowers blood pressure, pulse rate, and cortisol levels; improves mood; and may even boost our immunity to cancer and other diseases.Wild Walking invites you to experience the benefits of this healing practice for yourself. Learn the history and background of forest bathing, followed by detailed instructions for establishing a forest bathing practice in your own adopted ?wild home,? encompassed in three steps:1. Disengagement from your daily routine2. Deep breathing and nature connection through a series of quiet activities or ?invitations?3. Transitioning back to your daily lifeThis restorative activity can be enjoyed by people of all ages and abilities: children, teenagers, and even senior citizens with limited mobility and people recovering from illness and surgery. And you don?t need to travel to the Japanese alps to experience the benefits of forest bathing. All you need is a small patch of untouched (or lightly touched) nature to adopt as your ?wild home.?Within, find practical tips and inspiration for forest bathing through the seasons: in the winter, when the leafless trees open up new vistas; in the spring, when you can hear the melodious serenade of song birds as they nest in the newly formed green canopy; in the summer, watching the butterflies nectaring on wildflowers; and in the autumn, when you can catch glimpses of hurried squirrels storing food for the winter.Wild Walkingintroduces a variety of activities that can be enhanced with forest bathing elements, such as mindfulness practices, exercise, art and writing, and outdoor celebrations. Learn, too, how surrendering to the mysteries of nature can provide guidance through difficult times.As you find nourishment in nature, you will instinctively begin to wonder how you can preserve and protect this healing resource. This guide includes suggestions for tending to your ?wild home.?Illustrated throughout with enchanting and immersive artwork, Wild Walkingis the perfect guide to enhancing your life with the wondrous world of nature.

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Book SynopsisIn this highly informative and practical guide, sleep expert and busy professional, Giles Watkins, explores the issues around sleep disorder from a personal and expert perspective. An experienced management consultant and coach, Giles' own sleep struggles encouraged him to refocus his research and training activities and he now works almost exclusively with leaders and organizations to promote positive sleep. In the new and updated edition of this enormously popular book, he shares the techniques and personal tips that transformed his life and helped him to sleep better. Along the way he explains the importance and function of sleep and how lack of sleep typically affects professionals. The book also examines how organizations can promote better sleep. As challenges with sleep for professionals reach epidemic proportions in the 21stcentury,this book provides an invaluable guide for those in positions of responsibility and encourages employee wellbeing inorganizations.

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Book SynopsisThe Founder of the proven Foundation Training program takes his teaching to the next phase, showing us how to utilize our body?s built-in systems for healing and introducing a new program that offers a perpetual inner core of wellness and adaptability.Dr. Eric Goodman?s innovative approach to self-healing?Foundation Training?has helped athletes, first responders, celebrities, and regular folks around the world. The heart of Foundation Training is a unique form of biomechanics?a series of postures, poses, and movements designed to teach the body?s individual muscles to act within strong, flexible chains, shifting the burden of support away from sensitive joints.Foundations of Healthbuilds on this core program, going deep into its principles to help us understand how to maintain a healthy body, even when the mechanics eventually break down. Our bodies are built to heal themselves?without surgeries and prescriptive medications. The protocols expand on the original Foundation Training concepts, focusing on the endogenous cannabinoid stimulators?part of an extraordinary built-in endocannabinoid system that profoundly affects our central, enteric, and peripheral nervous systems and helps to regulate numerous responses in our body.Dr. Goodman explains the science behind the endogenous cannabinoid system and how it can be stimulated in natural and healthy ways, including heat, breath work, and movement?techniques that will help guide and maintain the state of balance the body needs to function optimally with stability and harmony. He recommends foods, herbs, and supplements likely to ease pain, lower stress, and boost mental and physical function. He addresses the notable medicinal benefits of CBD, THC, and the many terpenes associated with cannabis?s reputation for healing, and teaches how to be a smart consumer of cannabinoids.Foundations of Healthprovides a unique understanding and approach to healing that will forever change the way we think of our bodies and our physical health.Trade Review“The human body is amazing in its ability to heal itself, especially in stressful times. Eric expresses the importance of being curious about your physical conditions when presented, about how your body is reporting to you about the stress or situation. [In Foundations of Health] he helps us to dance with that stress…I encourage anyone who is interested in the connection between the mind, body, and healing to take a deep dive into Eric’s work and to dance the dance of self-healing.” — Jeff Bridges, actor, from the Foreword of Foundations of Health “The human body is designed to thrive against gravity—or else we tend to age rapidly and get injured. Foundation Training is the answer to my many years of research on the negative effects of sitting. It is a ticket to discovering a more vibrant, healthy life—no matter your age.” — Dr. Joan Vernikos, former director of NASA’s Life Sciences division and author of Sitting Kills, Moving Heals “Like so many people who have found relief with Foundation Training, I am grateful for the healing.” — Chris Hemsworth, actor “Foundation Training gave me my life back!” — Buckethead, musician

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Book Synopsis101 Dog Tricks is an international bestseller in 18 languages with over a half-million copies sold worldwide! This beautifully designed book features step-by-step instructions with easy-to-follow color photos of each step. Each trick is rated with a difficulty rating and prerequisites to get you started quickly. Tips and troubleshooting boxes cover common problems, while Build on it! ideas suggest more complicated tricks that build on each new skill.Tricks range from simple ones like Sit, Shake Hands, Fetch, and Roll Over, to extraordinary ones like Tidy Up Your Toys into the Toybox and Get a Soda from the Fridge. Organized by theme, it's easy to find the next trick to work on with your dog. Just a few of the themes to choose from: Chores, such as Newspaper Delivery and Get Your Leash Funny tricks, such as Doggy Push-ups and Play the Piano Dancing, such as Moonwalk and Chorus Line Kicks Love, such as Kisses and Wave Goodbye Trick training will help you bond with your dog and integrate him or her into your family. Tricks also help keep your dog mentally and physically healthy and establish paths of communication between you. Many tricks build skills used in dog sports, dog dancing, and dog therapy work. 101 Dog Tricks will inspire you to do more with your dog! Millions of people have found success with Kyra Sundance's step-by-step techniques—and you can, too.Also by Kyra Sundance, learn to do even more with your dog with: The Dog Tricks and Training Workbook; 51 Puppy Tricks; 10-Minute Dog Training Games; 101 Dog Tricks, Kids Edition; Dog Training 101; The Pocket Guide to Dog Tricks; Kyra’s Canine Conditioning; and The Joy of Dog Training.

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