25 Ways to Cure the Hiccups separates truth from hearsay for 101 of the most common exercise, health, nutrition, and general knowledge myths and misconceptions. Professor and speaker Brian Udermann combines personal anecdotes with a review of the top research on each topic to provide practical explanations that are fun to read and educational for all ages. Quick, true or false: Ø You will burn more calories if you run a mile than if you walk a mile Ø Eating at home is safer than eating out Ø Drinking a... read more
These fascinating international histories of coffee, tea, wine, and olive oil celebrate some of the most widely used foods in the world. Lush four-color images bring to life the amazing stories, remarkable facts, and historical uses of these staples. These chronicles cover the cultivation of these plants and the uses of their leaves and fruits in food, medicine, and rituals from the dawn of civilization to today.
Ramps, handicap accessible bathrooms and parking spaces, Braille numbers on elevator panels - thanks to the American with Disabilities Act of 1990, these physical barriers and more have begun to help the disabled lead an independent life. Unfortunately, there are barriers made of beliefs and values that still stand strong. There is no law that prevents someone from acting insensitive. It is time for that to change … and The Disability Awareness Handbook for Families, Co-Workers, and Friends provides the first step. Inside, you’ll f... read more
Discussing the important distinction between good and bad bacteria, this study presents compelling evidence why bacterial balance is the key to optimal health and provides practical, cutting-edge information for disease prevention. From boosting immunity and balancing blood-sugar levels to helping with weight loss, good bacteria influences every system in the human body, and this guide reveals their broad health impacts and how to use friendly micro-organisms to foster vitality, wellness, and healthy ageing.
The third edition of Brain Gymî for All has a striking new cover. The simple but highly effective exercises in Brain Gymî for All will stimulate your brain, and sharpen your skills and senses. Only 15 minutes per day for two months can make an important difference. Brain Gymî exercises can help people who suffer from attention deficit disorder, hyperactivity, underachievement or poor self-image. You can also do these exercises to combat depression, anxiety and stress, and to fine-tune your vision, hearing, eye-hand coord... read more
Over 550,000 women are living with a past diagnosis of breast cancer in Western Europe. Over 125,000 are diagnosed every year in Western Europe and 44,000 in the UK. This is a unique, easy-to-read three-part book for patients with breast cancer. Written by an international expert who has treated thousands of patients. The book empowers women and their families who are faced with a diagnosis of breast cancer. In full colour and plain English. The book has 20 chapters centred around, 'Control-Points', decisions or steps that need to ... read more
Shows you how to make decisions for others with integrity, compassion, and honour. With the increase in our elderly population and the rapid escalation of medical costs, decision making has become a critical and often heartbreaking exercise for caregivers. This book provides a method for facing tough choices in emotionally charged circumstances.
Craniosacral therapy (CST) has become an important modality in treating trauma and promoting wellness. With its gentle approach to working with the spine, the skull and its cranial sutures, diaphragms, and fascia, CST has proven equally useful for physical therapists, massage therapists, naturopaths, chiropractors, and osteopaths. One reason for its success has been its underlying theory, as explained by CST pioneer John Upledger. According to Upledger, bodily tissues and cells have individual memories, and traumatic memories can b... read more
The Concise Book of Acupoints is aimed at acupuncture students and novice practitioners as well as physical therapists and general bodywork therapists who want to utilise the use of these points within their own practices of reflexology, shiatsu, tui na, acupressure and many other bodywork therapies. This highly illustrated book describes the most used and popular acupuncture points on the body that may be used with needle, pressure, moxa or magnets. Although the points are all given traditional Chinese names and symbols, the de... read more
Presenting a wide scope of problems caused by B12 deficiency, this comprehensive guide provides up-to-date medical information about symptoms, testing, diagnosis, and treatment. Written for both the patient and the interested layperson, this detailed book outlines how physicians frequently misdiagnose B12 deficiency as Alzheimer’s disease, multiple sclerosis, heart disease, mental retardation, Parkinson’s disease, depression, or other mental illnesses. Now in the second edition, this resource has been thoroughly updated with the la... read more
The epidemics of obesity, disease, low IQ, and depression are the result of a new form of malnutrition caused by chemically loaded, nutrient-dead “science fiction” food made in factories. In Death by Supermarket, Nancy Deville masterfully links the obsession with factory food and our growing reliance on the diet and pharmaceutical industries. This well-researched guide reveals the imminent danger behind the low fat/low cholesterol diet and links the introduction of this diet to the proliferation of high-fructose corn... read more
People who tend to overeat or binge eat - many of whom are yo yo dieters fail to meet their weight loss goals in part because of their "all or nothing": mindset. If they succeed in denying themselves foods they like, they consider themselves to be successful, but if they make a mistake, the self-criticism and guilt they feel can be overwhelming, and these feelings can lead to further overeating. Eating With Fierce Kindness presents a new approach to weight loss, one that focuses on breaking that destructive cycle with self-compa... read more
Emotional Fitness for Intimacy offers simple, engaging techniques couples in long-term relationships can use to sustain that âÂÂspark,â build deeper intimacy, and reinvigorate their love.
Feed Your Brain, Lose Your Belly is a breath of fresh air for diet-weary Americans that reveals how to choose heart- and brain-healthy foods to make you thin. The former acting Chief of Pediatric Neurosurgery at Denver Children’s Hospital, Dr. Larry McCleary became fascinated by the paradox of the fattening of America and the brain starvation being seen in aging brains. His research led to this innovative conclusion: Calories we are consuming bypass our brains and end up being stored in fat cells. He outlines the Brain-Belly connec... read more
The Social Sciences are becoming increasingly multidisciplinary. Knowing only one perspective will not be enough, as researchers will be expected to interact with social scientists of diverse backgrounds and understand what they are saying. Handbook for Analyzing the Social Strategies of Everyday Life brings together for the first time social science research from all major fields showing how to analyze the social behaviors of everyday life. This will be of interest to:
"Good Manners are Contagious" is an edgy and sophisticated approach - not a desk reference book, but real life instruction and strategies that teach manners + life skills + self-esteem = true life success for your child. The book instructs parents how to teach their children to respect themselves and, in turn, respect others. These new rules of etiquette are a must have for every family.
Addressing the childhood obesity crisis that is facing today's youth, this simple and effective guide to exercise and nutrition provides a comprehensive plan for encouraging children to live healthier, more active lifestyles. Not limited to diet alone, this guide examines the psychology behind sports and how parents can help to positively encourage their children to participate. Reducing the use of technology, keeping healthy sleep patterns, minimising snacking, and staying hydrated are topics also addressed in this handbook, which... read more
Parenting Plans For Families After Divorce presents a fresh, contemporary and practical guide that shows divorcing parents how to create a healthy and vibrant Post-Divorce Family. It acknowledges that, while the parties’ original family will take on a different form after the divorce, their original family will still exist and need to be nourished. Parenting Plans For Families After Divorce discards the “one size fits all” approach to divorce and provides creative processes and solutions that strive to meet the ne... read more
Back due to popular demand! In this book, Richard Idemon teaches us how to look at the natal chart to gain rich, new insight into our deepest nature - the hidden agendas, childhood patterns and the belief systems that invariably shape our lives and relationships. Combining the symbolism of astrology, mythology and Jungian psychology, he teaches us how to break free of the entrenched attitudes that limit and restrict us. Above all, Idemon provides new depth and dimension to the understanding of the most important aspect of our lives... read more
A practical guide that sheds light on the hidden impact of financial stress on families. It shows how stable families can become overwhelmed by life's events, which can impair them financially, but more importantly, emotionally.