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Complementary Medicine
Medicinal Practices intended to support the whole being in conjunction with modern medicine.
Stay Woke
A no-nonsense guide to establishing a personal meditation practice, changing your life, and taking hold of your dreams.CONFESSION: This is not really a meditation book.Yes, you’re going to learn everything you need to know about meditation, but if you came looking for a typical guide to mindfulness, you’re in the wrong place. We are modern people in a high-tech world. We have first world problems and long to-do lists. And if you grew up in struggle―overcoming homophobia, sexism, trauma, shame, depression, poverty, toxic masculinity, racism, or social injustice―you need a different type of meditation … one that doesn’t pretend the struggle doesn’t ex...
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The Ultimate Guide to Aromatherapy:
Written by two of the leading voices in aromatherapy, Jade Shutes, and her graduate, Amy Galper, The Ultimate Guide to Aromatherapy is a progressive, comprehensive approach to using aromatherapy and essential oils for healing and wellness. Jade Shutes is the main author of the book having written 85-90%. Essentials oils have been used across all world cultures for thousands of years. While the popularity of aromatherapy has endured, the methods and applications of the craft have evolved. The Ultimate Guide to Aromatherapy is the modern practitioner's guide to working with aromatherapy and essential oils.Using techniques developed over decades of te...
The Thinking Woman's Guide to a Better Birth
As an intelligent woman, you are probably used to learning as much as you can before making major decisions. But when it comes to one of the most important decisions of your life--how you will give birthit is hard to gather accurate, unbiased information. Surprisingly, much of the research does not support common medical opinion and practice.Birth activist Henci Goer gives clear, concise information based on the latest medical studies. The Thinking Woman's Guide to a Better Birth helps you compare and contrast your various options and shows you how to avoid unnecessary procedures, drugs, restrictions, and tests. The book covers: * Cesareans * Breec...
Set Boundaries, Find Peace
The instant New York Times bestsellerEnd the struggle, speak up for what you need, and experience the freedom of being truly yourself.Healthy boundaries. We all know we should have them--in order to achieve work/life balance, cope with toxic people, and enjoy rewarding relationships with partners, friends, and family. But what do "healthy boundaries" really mean--and how can we successfully express our needs, say "no," and be assertive without offending others?Licensed counselor, sought-after relationship expert, and one of the most influential therapists on Instagram Nedra Glover Tawwab demystifies this complex topic for today's world. In a relatab...
The Forager's Handbook: A Seasonal Guide to Harvesting Wild, Edible & Medicinal Plants
Learn the way of the forager and identify, harvest, and prepare wild plants by season. Have you ever wondered what it would be like to gather wild plants growing around you for your food and medicine instead of a drugstore to treat a common ailment? The Forager's Handbook is an essential guide for living this lifestyle year-round. With more than forty years of experience in the world of plants, forager Vickie Shufer empowers you to maintain and improve your health by following the way of the forager. She highlights plants that are available through each season and how to use those plants for food and medicine. Sustainable harvesting and preparation ...
The Art of Bathing
Your guide to creating the perfect mindful, multi-sensory home spaceWith everything you need to turn your bathroom into a relaxing, healing, and energizing sanctuary, The Art of Bathing, gives you the power to create a spa at home in the time it takes to fill the tub.Friendly introductions to the principles and practice of water therapy, aromatherapy, and mindfulness are followed by a selection of 25 multisensory spa treatments. With baths aimed at healing your mind, body, and spirit, it’s easy to choose one that will work simultaneously on all of your senses to revitalize, repair, and reinvigorate.We all long for transcendent moments and calming ex...
Prevention CBD & You
"...the ultimate guide for anyone who takes CBD or is thinking of trying it." -Mehmet Oz, M.D., Attending Surgeon, New York Presbyterian/Columbia UniversityIs CBD a miracle healing compound, all hype, or somewhere in between? Prevention examines the CBD phenomenon: what it is, its health benefits and how to decide if CBD is right for you.CBD, or cannabidiol, is a non-psychoactive extract found in the Cannabis plant that's making headlines. With its fast-spreading reputation as a natural treatment for many acute and chronic ailments, CBD is showing up in a wide variety of health, beauty and food products. More than 85 percent of Americans have heard ...
Our Bodies, Ourselves
THE BESTSELLING WOMEN’S HEALTH CLASSIC—INFORMING AND INSPIRING WOMEN ACROSS GENERATIONSHailed by The New York Times as a “feminist classic,” this comprehensive guide to all aspects of women’s sexuality and reproductive health—including menopause, birth control, childbirth, sexual health, sexual orientation, gender identity, mental health, and overall wellbeing—changed the women’s health movement around the world and remains as important and relevant as ever.Providing detailed and empowering information on women’s reproductive health and sexuality, this latest edition of Our Bodies, Ourselves shows how to find and access health information and offers...
Mindful Pregnancy
Enjoy a natural, positive, stress-free pregnancy.Trimester by trimester, this beautiful book gives you safe yoga, meditation, natural remedies, nutrition, and hypnobirthing techniques to match your stage of pregnancy. Encouraging, practical advice from midwife and positive birth expert, Tracy Donegan, will help you to understand your body, relish your pregnancy, and bond with your growing baby.Troubleshoot pregnancy aches and pains with appropriate exercises, quell morning sickness with natural remedies and food, bond with your baby through meditation and movement, and prepare your body and mind safely and healthily for childbirth using strengthenin...
Crystal Healing
A Fact-Based Introduction to Crystal HealingWhether you’re new to the practice of crystal healing or have a level of experience with it, chances are you have questions: What works? What doesn’t? How and when should I spend my money? And so on. Forget the magic, the mysticism, and the mythology. You’ve come to the right place for answers. Dan R. Lynch is the author of many books about rocks and minerals. Julie A. Kirsch is a trained psychologist. Together, they delve into the fascinating study of crystal healing, and they share their answers with you.The book begins with an explanation of what crystal healing is, as well as a simple introduction to t...
The Wellbeing Toolkit for Doctors
This is the only practical guide to overcoming anxiety, compassion fatigue and other challenges of day-to-day life on the front line of healthcare.The Wellbeing Toolkit for Doctorsoffers tools to help doctors prevent burnout, and enjoy their work again. During stressful times, the practice of self-care becomes vital. The coronavirus pandemic has required new levels of dedication, resilience and hard work, and the mental health impact on health professionals working through it has been immense.Each chapter is a tool, either conceptual, such as Self-compassion, Peer Support, Racism Awareness, or practical, such as how you can positively influence your...
Basic Fermentation
A classic beginner's guide to fermenting just about anything.At last, a new edition of fermentation guru Sandor Katz's first published work, including all new, step-by-step photography. A great introduction to fermenting foods at home, whether you're looking to expand your kitchen repertoire into exciting new flavors or seeking to make affordable, natural, probiotic food to heal your guts and soothe your soul. Includes clear, straightforward instructions to get you started making anything fermentable, from bread to cheese to yogurt to kimchi to miso to injera to honey wine. Who knew making tasty, healthy, interesting food could be so simple?
Cooking with Cannabis
Laurie Wolf is “The Martha Stewart of Marijuana Edibles” –The New YorkerThe benefits of marijuana for treating symptoms of severe illnesses are immeasurable. People with AIDS, cancer, neurological issues, arthritis, anxiety, depression, glaucoma, and many other illnesses are turning to cannabis to avoid the powerful and unpleasant side effects that often come with traditional medications. An easy way to incorporate cannabis into your life is to include it in your everyday diet.Ingest your marijuana in a wide range of delicious foods with Cooking with Cannabis. Featuring step-by-step photos of how to make the various infusions that are the foundation...
Coming Home to Yourself
A beautifully illustrated collection of mindfulness exercises for grounding, relaxation, and finding inner peace, from contemporary mystic OshoAll of us have experienced moments of "coming home"--feeling relaxed, grounded, free of the restlessness that characterizes so much of our everyday lives. These moments can arise in nature or in the depths of an activity we enjoy, alone or together with people we love. They show us that we are exactly where we are supposed to be.The meditations in Coming Home to Yourself were selected from Osho's hundreds of public talks and intimate conversations. These passages are designed to be a companion on the journey ...
The Leaping Hare Nature Almanac
Embrace the blooming benefits of nature, mindfulness and eco-therapy in this stunning month-by-month nature almanac that will lift your heart, mind, body and self.Strikingly designed, lovingly crafted and filled with nature affirmations, activities and reflections, this gorgeous book will help you connect to the seasons, be empowered by eco-spirituality, and be mindful of nature all year long.Each page shares an eco-insight for nature connection, and the yearlong structure means that activities are tailored for the natural seasonal rhythms which guide us through winter, spring, summer and fall.Pick out the month and rest your mind’s eye on the pages...
Breathe Through It
A collection of meditations, somatic therapy exercises, and more to help you customize your own practice and reduce anxietyWhen you’re in the midst of an overwhelming feeling, it can be hard to find a way out of it. Even if the feeling isn’t particularly overwhelming—such as minor anxiety, unwelcome rumination, or an inability to slow your thoughts or get to sleep—sometimes you need a tool kit to help you get out of your head and back into your body.Breathe Through It is a collection of meditation and somatic therapy exercises with room to make notes on how each exercise worked (or didn’t work) for you. Organized in sections based on the amount of t...
How to Conceive Naturally
The new comprehensive guide to healthy conception, pregnancy, and postpartum that every woman over thirty must readMore and more women are choosing to have children later in life, but since fertility declines starting at age thirty, many moms-to-be face conception and pregnancy with fear, uncertainty, and anxiety. Women thirty and older who wish to conceive naturally are often told it is a "bit too late" for easy conception, or they are forced to turn to invasive, expensive treatments. But there is a better way!With How to Concieve Naturally: And Have a Healthy Pregnancy After 30 readers will discover that it's possible to have a healthy pregnancy i...
Pathological: The True Story of Six Misdiagnoses
AN APPLE BOOKS PICK OF THE MONTH“Masterfully written, distinctively researched, deeply humane . . . Genius.”—ANTHONY SWOFFORD, author of Jarhead“A major contribution . . . A necessary book.”—JOHANN HARI, author of Lost Connections“This book is a triumph of the spirit and the flesh.”—ELIZA GRISWOLD, Pulitzer Prize–winning author of Amity and ProsperityIn this stunning debut—both a memoir and a work of investigative journalism—writer Sarah Fay explores the ways we pathologize human experiences.Over thirty years, doctors diagnosed Sarah Fay with six different mental illnesses—anorexia, major depressive disorder (MDD), anxiety disorder, attention defici...
The Mind Strength Method
What if you could turn anxiety into your superpower? Dr Jodie Lowinger - clinical psychologist, executive coach and founder of The Anxiety Clinic - is at the forefront of mental health practice and, in a world where approximately one in four people experience challenging anxiety, has directly helped thousands.Through her Mind Strength Methodology, and now in her first book, Dr Jodie offers a logical and practical toolkit using the best evidence-based techniques to: * Overcome fear-driven thoughts and behaviors and turn them into empowered action * Break free from being bossed around by worry and your inner critic * Build a resilient, high-performanc...
Harold the Iceberg Melts Down
Accompanied by Rebecca Syracuse’s bold, whimsical artwork, Lisa Wyzlic’s debut picture book Harold the Iceberg Melts Down is all about the importance of friendship and self-care, perfect for any young reader worried about their planet’s future. Perfect for Earth Day reading!Harold is an iceberg... lettuce. (But he doesn't realize the "lettuce" part because part of his sticker has ripped off.) So one day when he sees a documentary about how the icebergs are melting, Harold starts to worry, thinking that he's melting too.As his anxiety grows and grows, and he tries to find a way to stop melting, his fellow food friends try to help him cool down in a d...
Piatkus Panic Proof
A revolutionary new approach to managing panic disorders starting with the body, from a clinician who has helped thousands of people overcome panicPanic Proof offers a holistic approach to dealing with panic disorders, amounting to a personalized path to freedom for the millions of people who have had panic attacks. While other books have focused on the thoughts that contribute to panic, Panic Proof is the first book to teach the body that it’s safe in order to prevent panic before it attacks, with remedies ranging from probiotics, herbal remedies, and adaptogens targeted for your anxiety type to healing practices for releasing trauma stored in the ...
What to Say Next
Using her personal experience living as a professional woman with Autism Spectrum Disorder, Sarah Nannery, together with her husband, Larry, offers this timely communication guide for anyone on the Autism spectrum looking to successfully navigate work, life, and love.When Sarah Nannery got her first job at a small nonprofit, she thought she knew exactly what it would take to advance. But soon she realized that even with hard work and conscientiousness, she was missing key meanings and messages embedded in her colleagues’ everyday requests, feedback, and praise. She had long realized her brain operated differently than others, but now she knew for su...
The Book of Shadow Work
Bestselling author and “empress of self-help” (The Atlantic) Keila Shaheen pens the ultimate modern guide for you to tap into the hidden powers that lie within you and unlock the life of your dreams.Do you ever look in the mirror and wonder, is this all there is? Are you currently capturing your strongest talent and tapping your deepest joy?Are you showing up as the best version of yourself?Are you satisfied with your career, relationships, and goals, or are you missing out on what life might have to offer you?Shadow work is the key to answering these and other questions truthfully so you can make the life of your dreams a reality. Originally founde...
The Set Boundaries Workbook
An accessible, step-by-step resource for setting, communicating, and enforcing healthy boundaries at home, at work, and in lifeWe all want to have healthy boundaries. But what does that really mean - and what steps are needed to implement them in our daily lives? Sought-after therapist and relationship expert Nedra Glover Tawwab presents clear explanations and interactive exercises to help you gain insight and then put it into action. Filled with thought-provoking checklists, questions, writing prompts, and more, The Set Boundaries Workbook is a valuable tool for everyone who wants to speak up for what they want and need, and show up more authentica...
How to Calm Your Mind
From the author of Hyperfocus, a treasure trove of practical, science-backed strategies that reveal how the key to a less anxious life, and even greater productivity, is a calm state of mind“After rebounding from his own burnout, Bailey devised a clear-eyed, concise method that marries science and self-help; he’s equally proficient in probing the roles of serotonin and endorphins while charting concrete steps in chapters titled ‘The Mindset of More’ and ‘Heights of Stimulation.’ Slow down, breathe, and submerge into these pages.” —Oprah DailyA PENGUIN LIFE BOOKIt took an on-stage panic attack for productivity expert Chris Bailey to recognize how cri...
Find Your Path through Imposter Syndrome
Recognise and overcome feelings of inadequacy in psychotherapist Jess Henley's comprehensive guide, Find Your Path through Imposter Syndrome.Imposter syndrome is the silent saboteur of self-confidence, whispering doubts and convincing individuals that their successes are mere flukes. This book delves into the psychology of imposter syndrome, offering insights into its origins and manifestations. Through a blend of therapeutic techniques, including part work, tapping, and meditation, Henley guides you to dismantle the beliefs that fuel self-doubt, including: * Exercises to identify and reframe limiting beliefs. * Techniques to build self-esteem an...
Find Your Path through Depression
Navigate the murky waters of depression in this gentle and insightful guide by psychotherapist, Richard Gilpin.Depression often feels like a heavy fog, obscuring the brightness of life and leaving one feeling isolated and disconnected. Find Your Path through Depression, explores the multifaceted nature of depression, acknowledging its complexity and the unique ways it affects individuals. Through a combination of mindfulness practices, reflective exercises, and compassionate guidance, Gilpin will help you to understand the underlying causes of their depression and provide tools to manage and alleviate its impact, such as: * Mindfulness techniques t...
Everyday Calm
Discover tranquility, nurture your soul, and quiet anxiety with this inspirational reflection journal!Achieve peace of mind and embrace your inner zen in Everyday Calm, a prompted journal that encourages readers to take a breath and slow down every once in a while. This wellness journal helps you relax with easy meditations, mindfulness techniques, and reflection prompts to relieve stress and anxiety, find rest, and live better with calm! Easy, practical, and inspiring, this mindfulness journal will encourage you as you embark on your path to daily wellness.Focusing on your mental health and destressing will become like second nature! With this jour...
The Big Journal for Pregnant People
This hilarious, relatable, interactive journal is the perfect companion for those nine (or ten!?) months of excitement, milestones, hormone swings, and baby/fruit size comparisons.Right this very moment, you’re growing a tiny life in your body, and with that life-growing comes a lot of feelings—some beautiful, some exhilarating, and some straight-up ridiculous. You have a lot on your mind, and with The Big Journal for Pregnant People you can record all the ups, downs, and in-betweens. With playful prompts, brilliant quotes, pregnancy facts, straight-talking advice, and plenty of space to draw, The Big Journal for Pregnant People is a must-have for a...
The Biology of Trauma
This groundbreaking book breaks down the latest research to reveal how trauma impacts our bodies on a cellular level and offers an empowering path to whole-body healing.Today, we know more about mental health than ever before, but traditional medicine still mistakes subtle signs of trauma for stress, anxiety, or chronic disease—sometimes even retraumatizing patients with outdated and misguided methods. Treatment plans that focus on the mind are only addressing the downstream effects. Likewise, common medical approaches to manage symptoms fail to explore root causes and promote genuine recovery.If we want to truly heal, we need to understand trauma a...
Everything Below the Waist
Elle's 30 BEST BOOKS OF THE SUMMER"A jaw-dropping investigation into the women's health industry." ―Shelf-Awareness"A fascinating examination of the past and present of women's healthcare" ―Delfina V Barbiero, USA TODAY"A must-read for women, especially any woman who might ever need to see a doctor. " ―The Washington PostAmerican women visit more doctors, have more surgery, and fill more prescriptions than men. In Everything Below the Waist, Jennifer Block asks: Why is the life expectancy of women today declining relative to women in other high-income countries, and even relative to the generation before them? Block examines several staples of moder...
Moodtopia
A popular herbalist's remedies and prescriptive program for emotional balance and overall health, using natural solutions such as essential oils and moreWhat is Moodtopia? It simply means being in control of your moods so they're not in control of you! Sara-Chana Silverstein should know. Go-to Master herbalist RH(AHG), and classical homeopath, Sara-Chana has walked thousands of women through a focused, natural regimen that nourishes their physical, emotional, and spiritual lives. Packed with hundreds of tools, tips, and strategies, Moodtopia is a practical, easy-to-use guide to herbs, adaptogens, aromatherapy, color therapy, feng shui, intuition, ho...
Misbelief
“In this thoughtful, moving, and well-written book, Dan Ariely narrates his personal and professional journey to understand the world of misbelievers and conspiracy theories, and offers insights and tips that will hopefully help all of us protect our fragile social fabric from being torn apart by disinformation and distrust.”—Yuval Harari, bestselling author of Sapiens“Misbelief is an urgent examination of the human attraction to misinformation. This timely book can provide a crucial foundation for building a more empathetic and informed society.”—Daniel H. Pink, #1 New York Times bestselling author of The Power of RegretThe renowned social scientis...
The American Diabetes Association Diabetes Comfort Food Cookbook
While fancy and sophisticated foods continue to grow in popularity, ask most people what their favorite foods are and the answer will invariably be classic comfort foods: lasagna, meat loaf, mac and cheese, and cake. Unfortunately, most people think that having diabetes means the days of enjoying these hearty classics are long gone, and that their favorite foods are a thing of the past. Author Robyn Webb shows that healthy eating doesn't have to mean giving up on favorite foods! Diabetes can be overwhelming, but it doesn't mean reinventing the wheel when it comes to cooking. Just a tweak here and there and familiar foods can remain favorites, guilt-...
Awakening Minds
Challenge yourself to become a happier person and create a better world in this uplifting and spiritually nourishing workbook. With a focus on social justice and structured around ten empowering life lessons, educator Dr David J. Wallace shows us how we can reflect on ourselves and draw from within to become the happiest, most socially conscious and fulfilled versions of ourselves. Taking one lesson at a time, this interactive book helps us recognise our own flaws and traumas so that we can move beyond these, harnessing the power within us to create conscious change. This book encourages us to join in with the mindful prompts and meditative practice...
A Pocket Coach: The Sleep Coach (Pocket Guides to Self-Care)
From diet and exercise to underlying stress or anxiety, Dr. Arnold helps your nail your sleep patterns and get the quality sleep you deserve. With expert tips and guidance, exercises, techniques and check-lists—this is your one-stop, trusty and beautiful companion for everyday reference and rest!
Hack Your Anxiety
What if your anxiety isn't a curse―but your greatest source of energy, clarity, and resilience?Do you find anxiety creeping into your work, relationships, or everyday life? You're not alone. In this science-backed, practical guide, acclaimed psychologist Dr. Alicia H. Clark reveals how anxiety can actually be the fuel that propels you toward your goals, deepens your relationships, and unlocks your true potential.Understand why anxiety isn't a weakness, it's an essential, motivating signal that you can use to achieve your goals. Drawn from clinical experience, personal anecdotes, and the latest brain science, Hack Your Anxiety offers strategies that ...
F*ck Anxiety
A beautifully illustrated, irreverent guide to breaking out of the anxious thought patterns that hold us back.This little self-help book contains 101 anxiety spiral-stopping exercises, inspiring pep talks, and calm-the-F-down activities. With a no f*cks given tone, research-backed therapeutic techniques, and fun, fresh illustration, F*ck Anxiety will help you take control over your anxious thought patterns and make you laugh at the same time.Divided into six chapters—the first two will help kick that anxiety spiral in it's scrawny ass, and the next four help build and flex anti-anxiety powers on the daily—F*ck Anxiety covers the following: * Get Out...
The New Rulebook
The bestselling, practical and inclusive guide to life from Instagram's favourite psychologist Chris Cheers.Take a moment and check in with how you've been feeling lately. Maybe a little tired, stressed or burnt out? All the recent upheaval and uncertainty has left many of us not only feeling exhausted, but also questioning who we are and what we want from life. Yet instead of taking the necessary time to process and answer these important questions, many of us are feeling pressured to just get back to 'normal'. But what if we want better than normal? The world has changed - we have changed - so when it comes to caring for our wellbeing, it's clear ...
The Wild Remedy Journal
A beautiful journal which will help the reader tap into their relationship with nature, record their thoughts and experiences and find mental and physical wellbeing.In The Wild Remedy, Emma Mitchell’s deeply personal account of her interactions with nature and its healing properties, she recorded, month by month, a year of her nature finds and wildlife discoveries and the science behind how nature affects our neurochemistry. Now, in this stunning journal, she invites her many followers to accompany her on that road, to experience nature for themselves, record their own interactions and find healing in the natural world.Full of Emma’s exquisite artwo...
