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'Articulate, clear, a joy to read, this is a book that really needed written' Joanna Blythman, author of Swallow ThisA practical, accessible guide to understanding the diet myth and the secret to lasting weight loss.For over two decades, weight loss surgeon Dr Andrew Jenkinson has treated thousands of people who have become trapped in the endless cycle of dieting. Why We Eat (Too Much), combines case studies from his practice and the new science of metabolism to illuminate how our appetite really works. Debunking the great myths of the body, and systematically explaining why dieting is counter-productive, this unflinching book investigates every aspect of nutrition. From the difference between good and bad fats to the impact of genes and genetic mutation on our weight and what happens to our hormones long after a diet ends, Dr Jenkinson explores the fields of agriculture, pharma, anthropology and medicine to uncover the truth behind our bad food habits and the escalating obesity crisis.

Nature meets modern science in this insightful book about the healing power of trees

What do people with a particularly long life-span eat? How can you lose weight efficiently? Are illnesses in old age avoidable? Can you 'eat yourself young'?Discover the answers to these questions and more in this practical, science-based guide to eating well and living longer, which has sold over a million copies worldwide. When science journalist Bas Kast collapsed with chest pains, he feared he had ruined his health forever with a diet of junk food. So he set off on a journey to uncover the essentials of diet and longevity. Here, filtered from thousands of sometimes conflicting research findings, Kast presents the key scientific insights that reveal the most beneficial diet possible. From analysing how much sugar you should consume to looking at the impact of supplements, fasting, and even whether you should drink tea or coffee, Kast breaks down diet myths to present the key facts you need to know in clear, accessible language.

Is lowering your temperature when you have a fever helpful? Do you really need to finishevery course of antibiotics? Or could some of the treatments you think are healing youactually be harming you?Medicine has significantly advanced in the last few decades. But while we have learned a lot, we still rely on medical interventions that are vastly out of date and can adversely affect our health. In this game-changing book, infectious-disease expert and Rotavirus vaccine inventor Dr Offit highlights fifteen common medical interventions still recommended and practised bymedical professionals, despite clear evidence that they are harmful - including the treatment of acid reflux in babies and the reliance on heart stents and knee surgery. By presenting medical alternatives, Overkill gives patients invaluable information to help them ask their doctors better questions and to advocate for their own health.

Access high-vibrational Consciousness Codes to heal your body and mind

In this book you will learn about what causes Palmoplantar Pustulosis, the symptoms, the diagnosis process, how complex the immune system is and how it operates and what needs to be done to heal using a holistic approach. If you are looking to heal naturally and to combat PPP, you will find my book very helpful. Åsa Kärrman

Fourth edition (2020): This edition of Naturopathic Oncology has been completely revised, reorganized, expanded (an additional 70 pages of information) and updated. It provides practical, useful information on all aspects of cancer care. The nature of cancer and its most important vulnerabilities are explained. Fundamental concepts explored include metabolic solutions to the fermentation problem, cancer stem cell management, epigenetic control over cancer genes, and immune activation against cancer. The entire repertory of natural medicines and drugs are introduced, and applied to all the major cancer types. Dietary, nutraceutical, botanical, mind-body and drug protocols are clearly described, and their rational basis explained, backed up by research references. Find how to apply integrative naturopathic medicines to support the standard of care in oncology – surgery, chemotherapy, targeted drugs and immunotherapy – to make these safer and more productive. Alternative medicines are also given for all cancer types, as well as for the care of adverse effects of therapies, complications, and emergencies. From diagnostics to psychology to prevention, it is an encyclopaedic and user-friendly guide to better outcomes in cancer.

In clinical trials, it's called the placebo effect. But patients treated with placebos don't just feel better. It's not just 'in their heads'. This title guides you through the process of uncovering where things might be out of whack in your life - spiritually, creatively, environmentally, in your professional and personal relationships.

Alle voksne ønsker at se børn være glade og trives. Livsglæde, lykkefølelse og trivsel kommer imidlertid ikke af sig selv. Det er noget, børn – støttet af voksne – må lære at blive medskabere af. Ethvert barn må lære at pakke sin egen usynlige rygsæk med venlighed, værdsættelse, kærlighed, sunde vaner og meget andet. De må også lære at fylde i andre menneskers rygsække.Hvad har du pakket i din MAGISKE RYGSÆK i dag? er en hjertevarm, humoristisk og nyskabende guide til daglig glæde, velvære og trivsel for børn mellem 4 og 9 år såvel som for større børn og voksne, der med denne bog inviteres indenfor i en verden med positiv psykologi i børnehøjde.

Mange af os oplever, at vi har for lidt tid, og at der hele tiden er noget, vi ikke når. Det skaber uro, stress og ubalance i vores liv.Tid er noget af det dyrebareste, vi har – og den kommer aldrig tilbage, når vi først har brugt den. Alligevel formår vi at spilde tid på fx sociale medier og tv-kiggeri, hvor vi burde have været nærværende i sociale relationer. Så hvordan kan du få tiden til at arbejde med dig og ikke imod dig?I denne kalender får du nogle enkle værktøjer til, hvordan du kan bruge din tid bedre og bruge den på det, der virkelig betyder noget. Hvordan du med nye ritualer kan skabe nye vaner. For når du skaber rutiner og struktur, får du mere energi, større frihed og mindre stress – og din lykkefølelse vokser.Har du fx nogensinde prøvet at sætte sjove ting på din To Doliste? Sætte ting på, som giver dig energi, glæde og et smil på læben? Nej, ikke rigtig, vel? Dét skal du nu!Velkommen til den første dag i dit nye liv – glæd dig til en rejse til et liv i bedre balance!

This is the latest cutting-edge science on how diet can affect your risk of anxiety and depression and influence the health of your brain by leading world authority, Professor Felice Jacka.

A reference guide to understanding the natural rhythm of our organs and learning to support them in a holistic way.

As featured on BBC Radio 5 LiveBirth is a feminist issue. It's the feminist issue nobody's talking about.

**IMPORTANT TO READ: the "USED" books are NOT the most recent updated revision book, even if it automatically shows the new cover since it's the same ISBN. Neither are "COLLECTIBLES". You have to order what shows ABOVE THE "used" or "collectibles" to receive the NEW UPDATED REVISION i.e. either softback or hardcover.**NOW AVAILABLE**--the UPDATED REVISION of the WORLD-RENOWNED CLASSIC for HYPOTHYROID PATIENTS, NO MATTER THE CAUSE. This patient-to-patient book has changed lives all over the world and can your life, too. In both softcover and hardcover---your choice. YOU'LL FIND OUT WHY YOU MAY BE POORLY TREATED FOR YOUR HYPOTHYROID CONDITION (while your doctor says you are normal or it's something else). YOU'LL LEARN THAT LAB RESULTS HAVE NOTHING TO DO WITH JUST BEING "NORMAL". YOU'LL READ ABOUT OTHER PROBLEMS DIRECTED RELATED TO POOR TREATMENT PROTOCOLS.Besides a new cover, there are now revised updates scattered throughout this acclaimed book alongside what was already life-changing information. Many product names have been updated. There are exciting new, improved, & added details to both the adrenal chapters, alongside the adrenal treatment gold already in there. There are scattered revisions throughout many chapters based on all we have learned...whether in a single sentence, paragraph, or sections. Many URL's have been updated. More details are included in the foods and supplements chapter alongside all the original details. There is new formatting. And of course, all the tried and true information that has changed lives. AND AS ALWAYS, NEW and FORMER READERS WILL LEARN THAT... The TSH lab test and its ridiculous "normal" range is a complete failure for diagnosis and treatment. T4-only medications like Synthroid or Levothyroxine result in lingering hypothyroid symptoms...sooner or later... A large percentage of patients on T4, or held hostage to the TSH lab test no matter what meds they are on, end up with fatigue, the need to nap, adrenal problems, poor levels of iron, B12 or vitamin D, depression, rising cholesterol or blood pressure, etc. Details on a far better treatment protocol that has been there all along, and it's PATIENTS who have figured out HOW TO GET WELL AGAIN...which this remarkable book is about---patients wisdom and SUCCESS.Janie A. Bowthorpe, M.Ed. became a thyroid patient activist in 2002 after a complete turnaround with the use of desiccated thyroid and correcting debilitating issues which plagued her after T4-only use. As a messenger of what patients have learned all over the world, which also includes synthetic T4/T3 or T3-only, she is adamant that thyroid patients (no matter the cause of their hypothyroid state) become informed to begin the process of change. She is also the author of the newest book, a COMPANION BOOK TO THIS ONE, called "Hashimoto's: Taming the Beast".

A breakthrough program to heal Polycystic Ovary Syndrome naturally10% of all women have PCOS, making it the most common female endocrine disorder and cause of female infertility in the world. Women with PCOS may suffer from acne, menstrual irregularity, infertility, obesity, autoimmune disease, diabetes, and heart disease. Traditionally, doctors treat symptoms one at a time, often with a new regime of pills for each symptom. This approach never addresses the underlying causes of PCOS so women are medicated but never healed.With decades of experience as a board-certified OB-GYN and Integrative Medicine doctor and with the knowledge gained from her personal PCOS journey, Dr. Felice Gersh has helped thousands of women lose weight, heal their acne, reverse their chronic diseases, and reclaim their fertility.In seven simple but revolutionary steps, PCOS SOS shows women how to beat PCOS naturally, replacing pills with powerful and scientifically-backed lifestyle interventions that harness the body's capacity to heal. Practical, easy-to-understand, and even easier to follow, PCOS SOS is the guide that will help each woman with PCOS chart her personal journey to true health and wellness.

Restore balance to your mind, body, and spirit with Chakra healing for beginners. Within all living beings are powerful centers of energy called chakras. Each chakra holds the potential for immense healing and restoration. However, learning how to harness the chakra system''s amazing power can be challenging when so much of the information available is dense and academic or subjective and hard to trust.In her successful New York practice, energy healer, acupuncturist, and Reiki master Margarita Alcantara addresses the most common ailments people experience today. She''s successfully taught her clients a wide range of different healing techniques for removing energy blockages and balancing their chakras. Through practical instruction and compassionate guidance, Margarita shows each client how to find the self-healing chakra technique that resonates best for their own unique needs.In Chakra Healing Margarita brings these powerful techniques for chakra healing to anyone who wants to better their emotional, physical, and spiritual health through:A THREE-PART CHAKRA HEALING APPROACH to identify your ailment, discover the affected chakra, and select from an array of effective chakra healing techniquesA VARIETY OF THERAPEUTIC METHODS TO CHOOSE FROM including Meditations & Visualizations, Crystals, Essential Oils, Yoga, Food & Diet, Behavioral Changes, and moreHELPFUL ILLUSTRATIONS AND PHOTOS of chakra locations, yoga poses, and crystals for easier than ever application of these self-healing techniquesThe chakra techniques offered in Chakra Healing address a wide array of ailments and concerns, such as: Asthma and Allergies, Back Pain, Fatigue, Guilt, Anger, Digestive Issues, Neuropathy, Disconnection from Self and Others, Skin Issues, Headache, Loneliness, and more.

Ba Gua Zhang (Eight Diagram Palm) is an art of unparalleled sophistication and depth. Rooted in Daoist meditation and longevity practices, and Chinese medical and martial art traditions, Ba Gua Zhang provides the practitioner with a powerful and comprehensive method of actualizing his or her own inherent internal potential. In this unique book on the art of Ba Gua Zhang, Ba Gua instructor Tom Bisio discusses the many facets of this fascinating art:*What is Ba Gua Zhang?*The Relationship of Ba Gua Zhang to the Yi Jing (Book of Changes)*Ba Gua Zhang and Daoism*Ba Gua Zhang for Exercise and Physical Fitness*Ba Gua Zhang as a Method of Physical Therapy*Suitability of Ba Gua for Different Ages and Professions*Ba Gua Zhang as Method of Promoting Health and Longevity*Health Studies on Ba Gua Zhang*Ba Gua Zhang as a Martial Art*Ba Gua Zhang as a Psycho-Spiritual PathThe Art of Ba Gua Zhang is not a how-to book. It is a fascinating meditation on the art of Ba Gua Zhang and its many applications to life and living. The Art of Ba Gua Zhang reveals how practicing Ba Gua Zhang can create change in all facets of one's life, physical mental and spiritual. Philosophy, life cultivation and self-defense are seamlessly combined into Ba Gua Zhang's theories and training methods, so that both the inside and outside of a person are cultivated simultaneously. The foundational training, circular walking, and changing palms strengthen muscles, tendons, ligaments and bones, while simultaneously harmonizing the functions of the internal organs, stimulating the brain and nervous system, unblocking the meridians and fostering the development of an indomitable spirit. At its core, Ba Gua Zhang is an embodied expression of the laws of change and transformation that govern the world in which we live. In The Art of Ba Gua Zhang, Bisio explains how practicing Ba Gua Zhang not only promotes health and fitness, but also allows us to deeply and directly experience and appreciate the natural forces that act upon us from moment to moment and form our experience of the world around us. The Art of Ba Gua Zhang gives the reader a deep understanding and appreciation for Ba Gua Zhang's core practice: Circle Walking Nei Gong. Walking the circle is the foundation of Ba Gua as a martial art, health science and method of transforming life and consciousness. Walking and turning, while cultivating the mind and the breath, has many profound effects on the human body, mind and nervous system. With every step, walking the circle, recharges our internal energy matrix and activates a process of internal transformation that engenders a full engagement with life and living.Tom Bisio is known internationally as a martial artist and practitioner of Chinese medicine. He has studied Chinese medicine and martial arts extensively in mainland China. Tom has written numerous books and articles on Martial Arts, Nei Gong, Daoist Meditation and Chinese medicine. He is the founder of New York Internal Arts and Internal Arts International.

One woman's journey of menopause and vaginal atrophy. Written in collaboration with her daughter in a tongue-in-cheek way to help break taboos of vaginal atrophy. This book is informative, serious, tear jerking and guaranteed to make you laugh.

Ancient self-care for modern life, by the author of the forthcoming The Seven Ways of Ayurveda Feeling burned-out, unmotivated, or stuck? The Ayurvedic Self-Care Handbook is here to help. This authoritative guide to ancient healing offers more than 100 daily and seasonal Ayurvedic rituals—each taking 10 minutes or less—to reconnect you with nature’s rhythms, and to unlock better health, as you: Boost and stabilize your energy with yogic breathingOvercome transitions with grounding meditationsUndo physical and emotional stress with personalized yoga posturesPrevent and treat disease with nourishing tonics and teasPause and reflect with daily and weekly journaling prompts. Get back in sync with nature—and rediscover your potential to feel good.

Weaving together herbal and medical traditions from around the world into a singular cohesive model, this groundbreaking book guides herbal practitioners to a comprehensive understanding of the practice and philosophy of healing with herbs.Sajah Popham presents an innovative approach to herbalism that considers the holistic relationship among plants, humans, and the underlying archetypal patterns in Nature. Organized in five parts moving from the microcosmic to the universal, this work explores a unique integration of clinical herbalism, Ayurveda, medical astrology, spagyric alchemy, and medical and esoteric traditions from across the world into a truly holistic system of plant medicine. A balance of the heart and the mind, the science and spirit of people and plants, Evolutionary Herbalism provides a holistic context for how plants can be used for transformational levels of healing for the body, spirit, and soul. For both the student herbalist and experienced practitioner, Popham''s original perspectives guide readers to a more intimate, synergistic, and intuitive relationship with the plant kingdom, people, and Nature as a whole.

Chief consultant Victoria Plum is a principal tutor at Neal's Yard Remedies, working with a team of consultants specialising in the different massage disciplines.

We can learn from the ancient Celts, who were in tune with their environment and showed respect and reverence for all living things. By following their meditative practices we can tune in to our intuitive powers, and learn to listen...

The Touch of Healing offers readers the means to greater health, vitality, and self-understanding through the practice of an ancient oriental healing art and practical holistic philosophy called Jin Shin Jystsu. Gentle touching similar to acupressure is used to release tension that accumulates and is at the root of dysfunction, disease, and imbalance. The authors explain the natural life force that runs through the body and demonstrate with case studies, detailed analysis, and more than 30 illustrations, how to integrate this system into one's life. The key healing points and body flows, known as "Safety Energy Locks," are presented with step-by-step instructions on how to utilize them for healing and greater self-awareness. Many self-help practices are also offered that address a wide array of common ailments, including headaches, digestive disorders, fatigue, depression, and arthritis along with prescriptive exercises for relief of emotional ailments such as loss of confidence, anxiety, and depression.

With a foreword from acclaimed psychologist, Dr Elaine Aron, comes a timely and invaluable book that will help redefine masculinity and reveal how high sensitivity can enrich men's lives, their communities, and the lives of those who love them.

Fully illustrated and easy to use, this comprehensive guide teaches the fundamentals of working with crystals and chakras; explains how healers should prepare themselves, their space and their tools; covers four levels of healing that include auras, body, mind and spirit; and stresses the importance of self-care for healers themselves

Inspiration til et godt liv – sammen med sygdom og handicap er vigtig læsning både for mennesker med sygdom og handicap samt deres pårørende.Bogen indeholder 12 beretninger fra personer, der har fået en alvorlig diagnose, som har ændret deres liv. De beskriver vejen gennem chok, sorg, frustrationer – over kampen for at blive hørt i sundheds- og socialsystemet – til arbejdet med at skabe et nyt, godt liv.Derudover præsenterer bogen en værktøjskasse, der giver tips til, hvordan det er muligt at forbedre livskvaliteten og ændre fokus til de mere positive aspekter af tilværelsen – med små eller store skridt.En af de medvirkende siger: „Der er mange øv-oplevelser, frustrationer og uheldige møder med system, læger og manglende forståelse. Men i sidste ende skal vi vælge, hvor vi vil lægge vores begrænsede energi – nemlig der, hvor vi kan hjælpe os selv til et godt liv trods sygdom.”