Prana
What is prana?Is it just breath? A metaphor for spirit? A biological energy? Or something more?In Prana: One Breath, Many Worlds, Bernie Clark--author of the bestselling The Complete Guide to Yin Yoga--invites readers on a journey through ancient myths, spiritual practices, and cutting-edge science in search of one of yoga's most mysterious and foundational ideas: prana. Blending historical scholarship with personal experience, Clark weaves a tapestry of stories that explore prana as fire, wind, water, and breath--moving from shamanic roots to temple rituals, from the Upanishads to Theosophy, from early Greek philosophy to modern yoga retreats.Combining rigorous research with captivating storytelling, the book offers: A deep dive into the spiritual and scientific roots of breath across culturesPersonal vignettes and retreat experiences that ground the philosophy in lived practiceInsightful comparisons of Eastern and Western views of soul, spirit, and vitalityA mythological exploration of symbols like serpents, trees, water, and the starsPart memoir, part history, part philosophical reflection, Prana offers an illuminating exploration of the life force that animates us all. Whether you are a yoga teacher, student, philosopher, or simply a seeker of deeper truths, this book will expand your understanding--and your breath.
Double Burden of Malnutrition and Associated Factors Among Mother-Child Pairs in Northwest Ethiopia
Double burden of malnutrition (DBM) is the simultaneous presence of overweight/obese mothers with undernourished children in the same household, as well as overweight children with underweight mothers. This phenomenon primarily impacts low-income and middle-income countries. The prevalence of double-burden malnutrition at the household level has increased significantly in sub-Saharan African countries. However, there is limited knowledge regarding the extent and factors associated with the double burden of malnutrition among mother-child pairs in Ethiopia. Consequently, this study aimed to assess the prevalence and determinants of the double burden of malnutrition among mother-child pairs at the household level in Bahir Dar City, Ethiopia. The prevalence of the double burden of malnutrition among mother-child pairs was 14.5% {95% CI: 12.8%, 15.7%}.
Guts, Grace & Grit
Guts, Grace & Grit is a candid, compassionate, and confidence-boosting guide for anyone considering or preparing for weight loss surgery. Written by someone who's walked the walk and coached others through their own transformations, this book offers real-world wisdom for the emotional, mental, and practical sides of the journey that medical pamphlets don't cover.With humor, honesty, and heart, the author helps readers confront fear, silence shame, and embrace courage every step of the way. You'll learn how to build unshakable confidence, prepare for change (inside and out), and create a healthier relationship with your body, food, and self-image long after surgery.This isn't about perfection or quick fixes - it's about progress, self-compassion, and showing up for yourself with guts, grace, and grit.Whether you're in the decision phase, on the surgery countdown, or adjusting to your new normal, this guide will remind you that you are capable, courageous, and absolutely worthy of the life you're building.Disclaimer: The author is not a medical professional. This guide is intended to inspire, inform, and empower readers, and should not replace medical advice or professional care.
The Art Of Living In Australia
The art of living in Australia presents a detailed exploration of lifestyle and dietary practices adapted to the Australian climate. The book examines how environmental factors influence the nation's health and nutrition, emphasizing the need for greater use of native produce and locally available resources. It critiques common dietary habits centered around heavy meat consumption and limited vegetable intake, proposing a shift toward a more balanced and regionally appropriate diet. The narrative encourages the incorporation of fish, fruits, and fresh vegetables while promoting the development of domestic industries such as fishing, market gardening, and viticulture. Through its practical recommendations, the work offers a vision for improving national well-being by aligning food habits with natural conditions. It reflects on how thoughtful living, moderation, and respect for the environment can foster a healthier and more sustainable society. The overall message urges readers to reimagine the connection between lifestyle, health, and the unique Australian setting as part of a modern approach to everyday life.
Super Body
Are you ready to take your health into your own hands? Heal your microbiome and improve your shape and body composition with Dr. William Davis' revolutionary new book. Forget everything you've been told about dieting (from your doctor, the food industry, dietitians, and wellness influencers). You've been led down the wrong path, which has caused you to believe that calorie restriction, weight-loss drugs such GLP-1 agonists, and bariatric procedures are effective solutions for weight loss. They are NOT, nothing more than Ponzi schemes with upfront benefits, long-term disasters. Conventional weight-loss solutions are effective in the short-term but are plagued by serious problems, including virtually guaranteed weight regain over time. Muscle mass is the critical determinant of weight and provides vigor, youthfulness, and overall health. When we diet, lost muscle is regained as fat, leaving us in worse shape than before. In SUPER Body, Dr. William Davis, MD, bestselling author of Wheat Belly and Super Gut, reveals how we can restore our health and youthful contours by returning to ancestral nutrition practices, restoring beneficial microbes, and taking synergistic supplements. The solution to losing weight lies not in pharmaceuticals or procedures but rather in restoring factors lost from the modern human life experience, specifically microbes lost due to overexposure to antibiotics and other factors, and the restoration of nutrients lost due to misguided dietary advice. Complete with a three-week program to help kick-start your journey, and including easy-to-make recipes to enhance your efforts, SUPER Body will show you how to lose the weight naturally and permanently while restoring your youthful shape and body contours.
Start To Finish
Start to Finish: A Psychologist's Guide to Living Well, Aging Wisely, and Dying with DignityIn Start to Finish, health psychologist Robert Lutz explores the universal forces and everyday choices that shape a life well-lived. Drawing on decades of experience as a psychologist, educator, and behavioral medicine specialist, Dr. Lutz shows how our fundamental needs, rooted in our evolution as social beings, still guide the path to meaning, happiness, and fulfillment in the modern world.With honesty and compassion, he explains how people naturally gravitate toward the places where their interests, abilities, and opportunities align, crafting a life that is "good and full" when effort meets opportunity. Yet he also acknowledges the powerful role of chance, circumstance, and inequality in shaping those paths, reminding us that the playing field is never entirely level and that understanding this truth makes our choices all the more vital.Combining science and wisdom in clear, accessible language, Start to Finish offers practical steps to manage stress, regulate emotions, think positively, communicate effectively, and maintain mental and physical health. Dr. Lutz also explores how our everyday habits influence longevity, showing how lifestyle and genetics interact to determine our health outcomes. As he writes, "Nature may load the gun, but lifestyle pulls or refuses to pull the trigger."The book closes with a powerful reflection on aging and end-of-life care. Drawing from his own family's experience with Alzheimer's disease, Dr. Lutz makes a moving case for expanding advance medical directives and rethinking how we approach dying with dignity, honesty, and choice.Start to Finish is more than a guidebook, it's an invitation to live intentionally, love deeply, and face every stage of life with courage and grace.
Start To Finish
Start to Finish: A Psychologist's Guide to Living Well, Aging Wisely, and Dying with DignityIn Start to Finish, health psychologist Robert Lutz explores the universal forces and everyday choices that shape a life well-lived. Drawing on decades of experience as a psychologist, educator, and behavioral medicine specialist, Dr. Lutz shows how our fundamental needs, rooted in our evolution as social beings, still guide the path to meaning, happiness, and fulfillment in the modern world.With honesty and compassion, he explains how people naturally gravitate toward the places where their interests, abilities, and opportunities align, crafting a life that is "good and full" when effort meets opportunity. Yet he also acknowledges the powerful role of chance, circumstance, and inequality in shaping those paths, reminding us that the playing field is never entirely level and that understanding this truth makes our choices all the more vital.Combining science and wisdom in clear, accessible language, Start to Finish offers practical steps to manage stress, regulate emotions, think positively, communicate effectively, and maintain mental and physical health. Dr. Lutz also explores how our everyday habits influence longevity, showing how lifestyle and genetics interact to determine our health outcomes. As he writes, "Nature may load the gun, but lifestyle pulls or refuses to pull the trigger."The book closes with a powerful reflection on aging and end-of-life care. Drawing from his own family's experience with Alzheimer's disease, Dr. Lutz makes a moving case for expanding advance medical directives and rethinking how we approach dying with dignity, honesty, and choice.Start to Finish is more than a guidebook, it's an invitation to live intentionally, love deeply, and face every stage of life with courage and grace.
Self-Improvement Burnout - When to start, when to stop
The Adaptable Sustainable Psychology Collection - Book 3Self-Improvement BurnoutWhen to start, when to stopWhen to grow, when to rest, and how to trust yourself in both. Self-Improvement Burnout explores the emotional fatigue that can arise from constant striving and self-improvement, and the pressure to always be doing more. This book invites reflection on how to recognise when growth is helpful, and when it may be time to pause and accept where you are.With mindfulness and self-acceptance at its core, Book 3 examines how to build self-trust, develop emotional resilience, and take responsibility for wellbeing without falling into perfectionism, pressure, or self-criticism. It offers a thoughtful approach to balancing growth with rest in a sustainable and compassionate way.Readers will explore how to: Strengthen self-trust while responding to personal limitsUse strengths to support vulnerabilities with careLet self-acceptance guide responsible and realistic choicesCultivate a sense of steadiness and ease in everyday lifeDrawing on over 25 years of professional experience, psychologist Amberley Meredith, M.Sc., integrates evidence-based understanding with compassionate insights informed by real-world psychological practice.Disclaimer: This book is educational in nature and is not a substitute for personalised psychological advice or treatment.
Stinging Nettles
In the shadowy corridors of a Victorian England estate, where whispers of family secrets linger like ghosts, a tale of forbidden love and social class struggles unfolds with haunting elegance. This historical fiction novel, once lost to time, emerges anew, capturing the complexities of a bygone era with a resonance that speaks to today's readers. As the characters navigate the labyrinth of societal expectations and personal desires, they unravel a tapestry woven with intrigue and emotion, reminiscent of the gothic literature traditions of Daphne du Maurier and Wilkie Collins. Rediscovered after decades out of print, this story is a testament to the enduring allure of classic British literature. Its revival by Alpha Editions ensures that it is not merely a reprint, but a meticulously restored cultural treasure for both today's and future generations. The narrative's exploration of early 20th-century themes, set against the backdrop of a Victorian England setting, offers historical fiction readers and classic literature enthusiasts a window into a world where the past and present collide. This edition stands as a collector's item, inviting readers to delve into a world where the echoes of the past reverberate with timeless significance. With its rich, vivid prose and compelling storyline, it promises an experience that transcends the ordinary, firmly establishing its place as a cornerstone of literary heritage.
Next Gen Public Health
Public health has long been a cornerstone of societal well-being, evolving from simple sanitation measures to complex healthcare systems that span nations. However, the 21st century has introduced unprecedented challenges. Pandemics, aging populations, rising healthcare costs, and the increasing burden of chronic diseases have put immense pressure on healthcare infrastructures worldwide. Traditional public health approaches, reliant on historical data and manual intervention, often struggle to keep up with the rapid spread of diseases, unpredictable outbreaks, and the logistical challenges of delivering care efficiently.
You. Supercharged!
You. Supercharged! is your no-BS guide to the body, health, and life you've always wanted. This is about YOU, stronger, leaner, healthier, sharper, more energetic, joyful, and living longer than you ever imagined.Inside, Fitz Koehler hands you her Exact Formula, a proven blueprint that cuts through the diet noise and fitness fads to deliver lasting results. You'll discover the truth about food, the power of quality sleep, and the Four Pillars of Fitness that make success non-negotiable. Learn how to fuel your body with supercharged nutrition, carve out ripped abs and gorgeous glutes, train your brain for resilience, and age with swagger, strength, and zero apologies.But that's just the beginning. You'll also learn how to: Break up with body shame for goodThrive through life's toughest hardshipsHarness discipline when motivation runs dryTravel fit, hack the holidays, and squeeze workouts into the busiest daysRace, run, and even supercharge your whole family's healthShut down every lame excuse standing in your wayPacked with science, smart strategies, tough love, laugh-out-loud moments, and hundreds of instructional exercise photos, You. Supercharged! is more than a fitness manual-it's a full-on wake-up call. You'll walk away with the plan, the push, and the unstoppable confidence to level up every area of your life, plus a Lil Fitzy on your shoulder, delivering constant pokes, cheers, and just the right dose of tough love whenever you need it most.
The Vibrancy Signature
Unlock Your Authentic WellbeingAre you doing everything "right" - yet still wondering if this is all there is? In a world obsessed with achievement, comparison, and constant motion, it's easy to lose connection with who you truly are.The Vibrancy Signature offers a revolutionary path home to yourself - to a life guided by purpose, authenticity, and ease.Author Jamie Champion, visionary healer and educator, reveals a powerful and proven system that helps you understand your unique energetic blueprint - the distinct combination of qualities that make you one-of-a-kind. When you know your Vibrancy Signature, you can stop striving and start thriving.In this book, you'll discover how your Vibrancy Signature will help you: - Uncover your innate gifts, strengths, and soul calling- Heal the root causes of struggle or trauma- Access clear guidance and deeper self-trust- Reignite your joy, creativity, and sense of purpose- Live your most vibrant and meaningful life - and inspire others to do the sameIf you've ever felt a quiet whisper that there must be more to life than this, this book is your invitation to find it. When you do, you'll be welcomed into a global community of vibrant souls walking this path together- helping light the way for the world.
The Cortisol Detox Diet Plan (28 Days)
The Cortisol Detox Diet Plan (28 Days)Eat Smart, Stress Less, Sleep Better, and Reclaim Your Energy in Just Four Weeks By Elena WrenAre you tired of waking up exhausted, depending on caffeine to survive the day, and lying awake at night with a racing mind? If so, your body may be trapped in a constant "fight-or-flight" mode, ruled by cortisol-the stress hormone that keeps you alert when danger strikes, but drains your energy when it never shuts off.The Cortisol Detox Diet Plan (28 Days) offers a simple yet powerful roadmap to rebalance your hormones, calm your mind, and reclaim the steady energy your body was designed for. Through clear explanations, practical strategies, and science-backed nutrition, this plan helps you reset your stress response and restore balance from the inside out.In just four weeks, you'll learn how to nourish your body, support healthy adrenal function, and reduce inflammation naturally. With every meal, breath, and mindful moment, you'll move closer to feeling grounded, focused, and renewed.Inside, you'll discover: - A 28-day guided plan with easy, delicious recipes for both omnivores and vegetarians. - How cortisol imbalance affects metabolism, mood, digestion, and weight gain. - Gentle detox strategies that soothe the nervous system and support hormonal harmony. - Simple rituals-like mindful breathing, journaling, and restorative sleep habits-to quiet your mind and lower stress naturally. - A printable progress journal to track your meals, mood, and energy each day.If you're burned out, anxious, or simply ready to take back control of your well-being, this book is your invitation to heal your body and mind through awareness, nourishment, and rest.Eat smart. Stress less. Sleep better. Reclaim your energy-and feel like yourself again.
Prostate Health Guide
The Silent Killer Every Man Needs to Understand-Before It's Too LateProstate Healing Protocol is not just a prostate cancer book-it's a lifeline. Written by Dr. Farhan Mehmood, a global physician who blends science and compassion, this is the ultimate guide to surviving prostate cancer-with confidence, clarity, and control.Whether you're navigating a diagnosis, seeking prevention, or supporting someone you love, this book equips you with tools to fight back and thrive.What You'll Discover Inside: Understand the Disease: Learn the truth about PSA tests, Gleason scores, biopsies, and treatment options without medical jargon.Prostate Cancer Diet That Works: Discover 7 science-backed foods that fight tumors and reduce inflammation-plus a 7-day anti-cancer meal plan.The 90-Day Prostate Reset Plan: Rebuild your body and mind through plant-based eating, sleep optimization, targeted exercise, and stress relief rituals.Explore Natural & Medical Options: Compare holistic approaches with cutting-edge therapies like HIFU, IMRT, immunotherapy, and more.Tools for Caregivers: Learn how to support your loved one without burning out-includes communication tips, mental health strategies, and shared rituals.If you've searched for prostate health books for men, this is the evidence-based solution you've been looking for.Exclusive Bonus Resources: PSA Tracker: Easily log and monitor PSA changes"Should I Get a Biopsy?" Flowchart: Clear yes/no roadmapQR Access Tools: Videos, exercises, and printable worksheetsMental Reboot: Proven mindset shifts that transform fear into strengthWho This Book Is For: Men Over 40: Focused on prevention, performance, and long-term healthSurvivors: Navigating recovery and seeking purpose after treatmentCaregivers & Families: Supporting without sacrificing your own well-beingHealth-Conscious Men: Exploring holistic and alternative treatments backed by sciencePatients: Newly diagnosed and seeking a clear, actionable planWhether you're looking for prostate cancer gifts for men, an essential mens health book, or a no-nonsense guide to healing the prostate, this book delivers.Stop Googling. Start healing. Grab your copy of Prostate Healing Protocol today and reclaim your health with
The Magic Pill For The Perfect Body
Frustrated and confused about why you can't achieve your dream body?Are you tired of being overweight and out of shape? Do you struggle to lose weight, and even when you do, it often returns after a short time, sometimes even at a higher level than before?This sounds like a problem many people face, but what would you say if I knew a solution?I'm sure that at least once in your life, you've been desperate and thought, 'I wish I had this, The Magic Pill, a solution for my problem.'I have some good news: I have discovered 'The Magic Pill For Your Perfect Body' - a well-trained, healthy, and good-looking body: a body you can be proud of.Join me on this journey to find out about this magic pill: what it is, where to get it, and what to do with it to achieve your ideal, perfect body.
PTSD - a Family Secret Never Told
PTSD a Family Secret Never Told!Discover the Journey from Trauma to TransformationIn this powerful and deeply intimate exploration, Kermit L. McCown Jr. invites readers into the hidden world of trauma-where wounds linger in silence, and healing often begins in the shadows. Through vivid storytelling, psychological insight, and heartfelt reflection, this book unravels the complex layers of PTSD with compassion, clarity, and hope.Meet unforgettable voices like The Fractured Healer, The Sage Mentor, and The Mirror-Image Child, each symbolizing the internal battles, resilience, and rediscovery that accompany the healing journey-blending neuroscience, real-life experiences, and empowering exercises, PTSD Family - A Secret Never Told! Reframes trauma not as a life sentence, but as a catalyst for growth, awareness, and extraordinary strength.Whether you are navigating your own path through trauma, supporting a loved one, or seeking to understand the human mind better, this book will help you: - Understand the psychological and physiological impact of trauma- Challenge harmful misconceptions about PTSD- Recognize your inner resilience and hidden strengths- Reconnect with your identity, creativity, and sense of purpose- Transform pain into empowerment through guided reflectionRaw, honest, and uplifting, this book reminds us that even in the darkest places, healing is possible-and that every story of trauma holds the potential for triumph.Your journey toward awareness, connection, and wholeness starts here.
ProHealth Anti-Cancer
WHEN WE'RE CONFRONTED WITH CANCER, FOOD BECOMES MORE THAN A SOURCE OF PLEASURE-IT BECOMES OUR MEANS OF SURVIVAL. But with all the temptations and bewildering advice around us, making the right choices can feel overwhelming. The questions are complex, and clear answers are hard to find. What we need is a simple, practical framework to guide us-something that helps us make the right decisions and take the right steps. ProHealth, Anti-Cancer, is the result of years spent grappling with these same dilemmas. It doesn't promise perfection, but it strives for it. It shows how a healthy gut and a good night's sleep-two simple, powerful indicators-can tell us when we're on the right path. And to get there, it helps you build a nourishing diet and a balanced lifestyle that support healing without sacrificing the joy of food. Whether you're living with cancer or supporting someone who is, this book is your guide to reclaiming health, one choice at a time.
Optimize
What if the key to better health isn't just in what you eat or how much you exercise--but in how you interact with the world around you? Optimize reveals the cutting-edge science of quantum biology, showing how light, water, sound, and even human energy directly influence your body at the cellular level. We are biologically wired to exchange energy with our environment--yet modern life has severed this essential connection. Sunlight directs hormone signaling and immune function. Electrical fields guide cellular repair. Sound waves can alter the structure of water inside our bodies. Even walking barefoot on the earth reduces inflammation. In this groundbreaking book by quantum biology expert and naturopathic physician Dr. Catherine Clinton, you'll discover: How to harness natural energy sources for optimal healthThe surprising role of light and sound in cellular functionQuantum biology's impact on longevity, immunity, and vitalitySimple, science-backed practices to reconnect with your body's natural intelligenceRooted in the latest research, Optimize presents a revolutionary new paradigm for wellness--one that empowers you to align with nature's forces for deep healing, increased energy, and a longer, healthier life.
Muscle Management
Born in Bristol, England, in April 1939, John Potter developed an interest in weightlifting as a sport at around 16 years of age. Following in his father's footsteps as a weightlifter, he had already achieved some remarkable records by the age of 19. In 1961, John moved to Rhodesia to work, and by 1966 he was Rhodesian Power Lifting Champion. Returning to the United Kingdom in 1971, he became a county power lifting champion, opening his own gym in 1991. John and his wife Louise are now in their 80s and keep fit working in their cottage garden in Wiltshire.
You. Supercharged!
You. Supercharged! is your no-BS guide to the body, health, and life you've always wanted. This is about YOU, stronger, leaner, healthier, sharper, more energetic, joyful, and living longer than you ever imagined.Inside, Fitz Koehler hands you her Exact Formula, a proven blueprint that cuts through the diet noise and fitness fads to deliver lasting results. You'll discover the truth about food, the power of quality sleep, and the Four Pillars of Fitness that make success non-negotiable. Learn how to fuel your body with supercharged nutrition, carve out ripped abs and gorgeous glutes, train your brain for resilience, and age with swagger, strength, and zero apologies.But that's just the beginning. You'll also learn how to: Break up with body shame for goodThrive through life's toughest hardshipsHarness discipline when motivation runs dryTravel fit, hack the holidays, and squeeze workouts into the busiest daysRace, run, and even supercharge your whole family's healthShut down every lame excuse standing in your wayPacked with science, smart strategies, tough love, laugh-out-loud moments, and hundreds of instructional exercise photos, You. Supercharged! is more than a fitness manual-it's a full-on wake-up call. You'll walk away with the plan, the push, and the unstoppable confidence to level up every area of your life, plus a Lil Fitzy on your shoulder, delivering constant pokes, cheers, and just the right dose of tough love whenever you need it most.
The GOAT Within
The choice is simple: Live in a growth mode or nosedive into decay mode as you age.The GOAT Within is the breakthrough guide to unlocking superior health, longevity, and vitality in a world overflowing with toxic food, misleading fitness advice, and confusing wellness trends. Written by fitness expert Timothy Ward, this groundbreaking book unveils the brilliance of the Fitness Quadrant(TM)-a revolutionary system that connects four critical fitness phases to the three key longevity markers: Muscle Mass, Heart Strength, and Metabolic Strength. This is more than a fitness plan-it's a complete wellness ecosystem.Backed by science yet simplified for real-world application, The GOAT Within offers a clear path to achieving sustainable health, increasing strength, and living an active lifestyle with power and boundless energy. By exposing the hidden dangers of our food supply and dismantling common fitness myths, Ward empowers you to take control of your body, your health, and your future.This bold expos矇 on living healthy and strong echoes the spirit of RFK Jr. and President Trump's initiatives in the "Make America Healthy Again" movement and delivers the tools and inspiration you need to unleash your inner greatness."I'm 62 years old, 124 lbs, 12% body fat-stronger and more fit and muscular now than I was in my 40s. With only 2.5 hours a week, the Fitness Quadrant(TM) has completely transformed my quality of life!"-Julie W."After doing fitness wrong my whole life, Tim's system helped me double my strength and lose 21 lbs of fat at age 56!"- Jay H., Commercial Property Management Owner
How Not to Die: Revised and Updated
How Not To Die: Revised and Updated is an empowering guide featuring the latest scientific discoveries on nutrition and longevity. Discover the foods, exercise, and lifestyle habits that prevent the fifteen leading causes of disease-related death. Doctors are good at treating acute illnesses, but bad at preventing chronic disease. The fifteen diseases that lead to the most deaths in America claim the lives of 1.6 million annually. This doesn't have to be the case. For the most part, these diseases and illnesses are preventable. In this revised and updated edition of the bestselling classic, Dr. Michael Greger shares groundbreaking scientific discoveries in nutrition and longevity. With updates from all of the most recent studies, HOW NOT TO DIE is a guide to the methods proven to keep the reaper off our backs, detailing the foods we should eat and the lifestyle changes we can make to live longer. Internationally-renowned as a nutrition expert, physician, and founder of NutritionFacts.org, Dr. Greger examines the fifteen diseases that are the leading causes of death in America--heart disease, various cancers, Alzheimer's, diabetes, Parkinson's, and more--and explains how nutritional and lifestyle interventions can often surpass the modern medical approach, freeing us to live longer, healthier lives. Full of practical, actionable advice and surprising, cutting edge nutritional science, these doctor's orders offer the best chance for living healthy well-beyond our expiration dates.
The Complete Herbal
The Complete Herbal by Nicholas Culpeper is one of the most influential and enduring works in the history of botanical medicine. First published in the 17th century, this landmark text catalogs hundreds of plants, their medicinal properties, and their traditional uses, blending scientific observation with Culpeper's deep knowledge of astrology, herbalism, and natural healing.Written in clear, accessible language, Culpeper sought to make medical knowledge available to ordinary people rather than reserving it for physicians and elites. Each herb is described with its appearance, habitat, nature, and practical remedies for common ailments-offering insight into the healing traditions that shaped early modern medicine.For historians, herbalists, natural practitioners, and lovers of classic botanical literature, The Complete Herbal remains a vital reference. This edition preserves the wisdom, cultural history, and natural insight that have made Culpeper's work a foundational text in Western herbalism.
Tired All The Time
Why do we get tired from time to time? Why are some 'Tired All the Time'?Why do some progress further - to fatigue and exhaustion, and suffer medical consequences?For 50-years I have dealt with medical and cardiac patients complaining of these problems, and within I explain: The Causes: Few have a medical cause, so is it stress, strain, constitution or our mental energy spending that affects us? I have introduced two concepts - 'The Life Equation' and the 'Traffic Analysis Theory of Tiredness' - to aid understanding.The Consequences: From trivial to catastrophic (from worsening eczema to sudden heart attacks and strokes). The 'Health Divide' is a major problem in all societies. Why are the rich healthier than the poor, and why do they live longer? Find many reasons within.The Cures: Restorative sleep, sleep therapy, medication, meditation, yoga and prayer.Energy is essential for healthy survival and for achieving success in life. In this book, I reveal the detailed reasons why most people suffer tiredness, fatigue and exhaustion, and how they can be overcome.As a cardiologist I have seen both chronic fatigue ruin lives, and ruined lives cause fatigue. By considering tiredness, fatigue and exhaustion as potentially serious, doctors can limit clinical risk, reduce the frequency and severity of symptoms, improve angina and blood pressure, blood coagulation and immune responses - and sometimes save a life! Unfortunately, few doctors now have the time or inclination to explore the reasons why their patients get tired all the time - especially given causes that mostly lie beyond their remit - to diagnose and treat physical and mental illness.We are all aware of our personal energy balance: the misery of feeling depleted and fatigued, and the exhilaration of boundless vitality. There is a direct financial equivalent - wealth, when money is in excess; poverty, when it is lacking. Some handle both their money and energy with ease; others spend their life worrying about both. One can learn to balance them, but only those with the ability to learn, a willingness to practise, and a mind happy to embrace change, have any chance.Have you ever wondered why some people suffer from a sudden - 'out-of-the-blue' - medical condition? Many who have lived more than a few decades, will have lost a friend or family member from a sudden heart attack or stroke. They might then have wondered why. Some will have watched a friend or relative slowly deteriorate, without any apparent cause. Others will have seen a friend age rapidly, get tired-out and frightened, for no obvious reason. They may have previously consulted their doctor without being given a diagnosis. Although not all, many such patients will have experienced prolonged tiredness before the event. Could there be a connection between progressive fatigue and illness? Does the brain have a battery that runs down, to leave us tired and short of energy or is blocked brain traffic the answer?
End Your Fight with Food
Start your journey to a healthier, happier you - inside and out. Do you feel like you're constantly battling with food? We are bombarded with advice on what we should do to be healthier or lose weight, but making that happen feels overwhelming, if not impossible. This cycle of trying and 'failing' then leaves you stuck in frustration, shame and self-blame. In this compassionate and practical guide, nutritionist and wellbeing expert Claire Turnbull helps you break free from the struggle. She explains how our eating is influenced by our psychology, why diets often fail to deliver lasting results - and why willpower alone isn't the answer. Plus, she shows why focusing exclusively on the number on the scales can get in the way of truly looking after our health. Learn how to unpack you're eating patterns and change your habits for good, so that you're eating in accordance with your health and wellbeing goals, rather than focusing on your weight. Beyond food, Claire shares the latest research on the key pillars of genuine wellbeing: nourishment, sleep, movement, relationships, managing stress and connecting with your purpose. Packed with useful tips and relatable insights, this book is so much more than a guide to eating well; it's a path to making peace with yourself and truly loving the life and body you've got.
Losing the Weight Loss Meds
Most people regain weight after weight loss medications. You don't have to. New weight loss medications like Ozempic(R), Wegovy(R), Mounjaro(R), and Zepbound(R) (known as GLP-1s) can help you lose weight, but research shows that without a plan, the weight almost always comes back if the prescription ends. Losing the Weight Loss Meds is the first playbook designed specifically to help you transition off medication -- and keep your hard-earned success for life. Written by leading obesity experts Dr. Holly R. Wyatt and Dr. James O. Hill, Losing the Weight Loss Meds lays out a science- backed, 10-week program to replace medication with the power of food, physical activity, and mindstate. You'll discover how to: Reset your appetite naturally with smart food strategies Use physical activity to restore and optimize metabolism Strengthen your mindstate to build resilience against cravings and setbacks Catch early signs of weight regain and stop it before it snowballs Create routines and environments that make success easier to sustain This isn't another quick-fix diet. It's a practical guide for the moment millions of people now face: life after GLP-1s. Whether you're preparing to stop medication now or later, or just beginning your weight loss journey, this playbook equips you with the tools to protect your progress and fully live the life you've worked so hard to create.
The Yoga Book
The Yoga Book is a personal yoga diary! It is a book for your thoughts and experiences, after a yoga class. Often creative ideas, solutions to problems and powerful insights are revealed to you - write them down! Do you have a creative idea? Write it down! Do you have a favorite posture? Sketch it! Do you have a favorite class or instructor? Take notes! Use it to determine your favorite style of yoga or enhance your practice. The Yoga Book is also perfect for teacher trainings and yoga workshops! Every page has an inspirational quote, space for the date, style of yoga, and instructor's name. It also has a glossary of classic yogas. Enjoy!Reflect & Grow: Write down your thoughts, feelings, and ideas...Track Your Practice: Record the date, style of yoga, and instructor's name of every class...Discover Your Path: Identify your favorite postures, instructors, classes, and styles...Find Your Flow: Refer to the glossary to enhance your knowledge...
The Occasional Human Sacrifice
The Occasional Human Sacrifice is an intellectual inquiry into the moral struggle that whistleblowers face, and why it is not the kind of struggle that most people imagine.Carl Elliott is a bioethicist at the University of Minnesota who was trained in medicine as well as philosophy. For many years he fought for an external inquiry into a psychiatric research study at his own university in which an especially vulnerable patient lost his life. Elliott's efforts alienated friends and colleagues. The university stonewalled him and denied wrongdoing until a state investigation finally vindicated his claims.His experience frames the six stories in this book of medical research in which patients were deceived into participating in experimental programs they did not understand, many of which had astonishing and well-concealed mortality rates. Beginning with the public health worker who exposed the Tuskegee Syphilis Study and ending with the four physicians who in 2016 blew the whistle on lethal synthetic trachea transplants at the Karolinska Institute, Elliott tells the extraordinary stories of insiders who spoke out against such abuses, and often paid a terrible price for doing the right thing.
Dieting Sucks for Women Over 40
You don't need another diet. You need a new approach.Dieting Sucks for Women Over 40 is a no-nonsense, compassionate guide for women who are tired of feeling like their bodies are the enemy. If you've hit midlife and noticed that what used to work no longer does-this book is for you.Certified hypnotist and wellness coach Debbie Harris combines science-backed insights with real-life strategies to help you understand your body, balance your hormones, and rebuild your relationship with food-without giving up the things you love.Through practical tools, honest stories, and mindset-shifting exercises, you'll learn how to: Break free from diet culture and food guiltUnderstand the connection between hormones, habits, and weightCreate a sustainable 80/20 lifestyle that supports your goalsIdentify emotional triggers and stop self-sabotageBuild a life where wellness feels doable-and even enjoyableWhether you want to feel more energized, improve your health, or just stop obsessing over the scale, this book will guide you step-by-step toward a new way of living.You're not broken. You're not alone. And it's never too late to feel great in your own skin.
The Power We Hold
For every woman struggling with exhaustion, gut issues, inflammation or hormonal imbalance who's been told it's 'just part of being a woman' - this book is your turning point. In this transformative guide, hormone health coach and somatic healing expert Isabella Mainwaring reveals a radical truth: your body is not breaking down - it's responding wisely to a world that was never built for you. Weaving together science, history and ancient wisdom, Isabella guides you back to the wisdom of your cycles, your intuition and your power - showing that the disconnection from your body was never your fault. Through her signature Root Restoration Framework, you'll learn to: - Regulate your nervous system and move from survival mode into self-repair- Decode the deeper messages behind your symptoms, including chronic conditions like IBS, endometriosis and PCOS- Release stored stress, trauma, emotions and negative patterns- Build sustainable rhythms that support long-term wellbeing and help- Reclaim your energy, your boundaries and your body with practical tools for emotional regulation and somatic healing This is not a book about fixing yourself. It's about coming home to your body. Because when a woman heals - physically, emotionally and hormonally - she doesn't just feel better. She changes everything. This is the power we hold.
The Complete Guide to Dry Fasting
Unlock the Power of Dry Fasting to Transform Your LifeTired of fad diets and temporary weight loss? Looking for a potent way to heal and protect your body from disease? Then tap into a powerful ancient practice that can revolutionize your health and well-being.The Complete Guide to Dry Fasting unlocks deep cellular cleansing, fat loss and muscle gain, plus optimum health.Inside, you'll discover: A step-by-step blueprint for safe and successful dry fasting, tailored for both beginners and experienced practitionersIn-depth exploration of dry fasting's potential to promote weight loss, prevent disease and improve serious conditions like heart disease, cancer, metabolic dysfunction and autoimmune disordersReal-life testimonials: Get inspired by individuals who have achieved extraordinary resultsThe history and science of dry fasting, from ancient traditions to cutting-edge researchA dedicated chapter on navigating the potential risks and maximizing safetyA unique exploration of the profound connection between dry fasting and spiritual growth, with practical steps for deepening your connection to your inner selfThis book is more than just a guide, it's a transformative journey packed with checklists, troubleshooting tips, FAQs, a quick start guide and real-life reports. Ready to: Revitalize Your Body?Sharpen Your Mind?Lose Weight Easily?Prevent Chronic Disease?Elevate Your Spirit?Grab your copy of The Complete Guide to Dry Fasting today and unlock a healthier, happier and more vibrant you.
The Bipolar Journey
Your diagnosis isn't your destiny-it's the beginning of your breakthrough.Living with bipolar disorder can feel overwhelming, isolating, and confusing-but it doesn't have to define you. In this compassionate and practical guide, discover how to navigate life beyond your diagnosis with confidence, clarity, and hope.Grounded in evidence-based psychology and lived experience, this book helps readers understand the nature of bipolar disorder, manage mood swings, and rebuild emotional balance. Through actionable tools, mindset strategies, and real-world examples, you'll learn how to: Identify and manage triggers before they take controlDevelop daily routines that stabilize mood and energyStrengthen relationships and communicate effectivelyRebuild self-worth and rediscover purposeEmpowering and deeply supportive, this guide reminds you that you are not broken-you are capable, resilient, and worthy of a joyful, balanced life.
The GOAT Within
The choice is simple: Live in a growth mode or nosedive into decay mode as you age.The GOAT Within is the breakthrough guide to unlocking superior health, longevity, and vitality in a world overflowing with toxic food, misleading fitness advice, and confusing wellness trends. Written by fitness expert Timothy Ward, this groundbreaking book unveils the brilliance of the Fitness Quadrant(TM)-a revolutionary system that connects four critical fitness phases to the three key longevity markers: Muscle Mass, Heart Strength, and Metabolic Strength. This is more than a fitness plan-it's a complete wellness ecosystem.Backed by science yet simplified for real-world application, The GOAT Within offers a clear path to achieving sustainable health, increasing strength, and living an active lifestyle with power and boundless energy. By exposing the hidden dangers of our food supply and dismantling common fitness myths, Ward empowers you to take control of your body, your health, and your future.This bold expos矇 on living healthy and strong echoes the spirit of RFK Jr. and President Trump's initiatives in the "Make America Healthy Again" movement and delivers the tools and inspiration you need to unleash your inner greatness."I'm 62 years old, 124 lbs, 12% body fat-stronger and more fit and muscular now than I was in my 40s. With only 2.5 hours a week, the Fitness Quadrant(TM) has completely transformed my quality of life!"-Julie W."After doing fitness wrong my whole life, Tim's system helped me double my strength and lose 21 lbs of fat at age 56!"- Jay H., Commercial Property Management Owner
The Hormone Reset
If you ve been told that birth control is your only option, that your weight is the problem, or that your symptoms are just part of being a woman, it s time to question everything. This is your invitation to stop suppressing symptoms and start listening to what your body has been trying to tell you. This book is a practical and compassionate guide to managing PCOS naturally by treating the root causes, not just the surface-level symptoms. Grounded in science and enriched with whole-person wisdom, it shows how insulin resistance and PCOS, cortisol and hormone imbalance, and chronic inflammation are interconnected and how to break the cycle with sustainable, personalized changes. You ll learn how to rebalance hormones through: Targeted nutrition and the best diet for PCOS that supports metabolic and endocrine healing Gentle movement and strategic rest to lower stress without spiking cortisol Evidence-aligned strategies for better sleep and the PCOS and sleep connection A roadmap to healing PCOS without pills, by working with your cycle not against it Whether you re newly diagnosed, sick of confusing advice, or seeking a long-term solution without side effects, this book offers a grounded path forward. It s not about perfection or quick fixes it s about restoring hormonal resilience through lifestyle changes for PCOS that honor your biology. By the final page, you ll have a clear framework to reverse PCOS naturally, reconnect with your body, and move forward with confidence not just as a patient, but as an informed participant in your own healing.
Tired All The Time
Why do we get tired from time to time? Why are some 'Tired All the Time'?Why do some progress further - to fatigue and exhaustion, and suffer medical consequences?For 50-years I have dealt with medical and cardiac patients complaining of these problems, and within I explain: The Causes: Few have a medical cause, so is it stress, strain, constitution or our mental energy spending that affects us? I have introduced two concepts - 'The Life Equation' and the 'Traffic Analysis Theory of Tiredness' - to aid understanding.The Consequences: From trivial to catastrophic (from worsening eczema to sudden heart attacks and strokes). The 'Health Divide' is a major problem in all societies. Why are the rich healthier than the poor, and why do they live longer? Find many reasons within.The Cures: Restorative sleep, sleep therapy, medication, meditation, yoga and prayer.Energy is essential for healthy survival and for achieving success in life. In this book, I reveal the detailed reasons why most people suffer tiredness, fatigue and exhaustion, and how they can be overcome. As a cardiologist I have seen both chronic fatigue ruin lives, and ruined lives cause fatigue. By considering tiredness, fatigue and exhaustion as potentially serious, doctors can limit clinical risk, reduce the frequency and severity of symptoms, improve angina and blood pressure, blood coagulation and immune responses - and sometimes save a life! Unfortunately, few doctors now have the time or inclination to explore the reasons why their patients get tired all the time - especially given causes that mostly lie beyond their remit - to diagnose and treat physical and mental illness.
Involving Rural Communities in Improving Their Health
Communities, policy makers, public and private funders, and nonprofit organizations frequently assume responsibility for community health improvement. They often flounder in how to get started or to find ways to reenergize existing groups and initiatives. This book offers fifteen examples of a participatory approach used with rural health issues across a fifty-year career in community organizing. Each case includes the background, goals, practical use of methods that integrate models and theories with group process techniques, and lessons learned. Examples include working with and for groups and organizations in small communities, rural regions, states and national groups. Cases focus on issues including cancer and substance abuse. Active adoption of the principles of community-engaged scholarship, community-based participatory research, and public health are demonstrated. Chapters describe three key complementary skill sets helpful for organizers: methods for engaging groups, group process tips, and approaches to being accountable. Special characteristics of organizing in rural settings are recognized. Each case illustrates how to listen first, then find ways to encourage groups to determine their own issues, identify their goals for change, and consensually choose acceptable and collaborative strategies. This approach and lessons learned from a long career are offered for consideration to others engaged in the process of community organizing.
Eat Green, Train Hard
What if everything you ve been told about performance nutrition was only half the truth? For decades, athletes have been fed the idea that meat is muscle, dairy builds strength, and plant-based diets are for the sidelines. This book turns that myth on its head with real science, real results, and real athletes who ve gone the distance fueled entirely by plants. Designed for competitors, gym-goers, runners, lifters, and coaches alike, this is the ultimate blueprint for achieving elite fitness through a plant-based athlete diet. It delivers clear, practical strategies to build muscle, recover faster, and sustain energy without relying on animal products. Whether you're exploring a vegan meal plan for athletes or seeking to break performance plateaus, you ll find a powerful, no-nonsense framework backed by research and field-tested results. Inside, discover how to: - Build strength and lean mass with complete plant protein for athletes - Master muscle building on plants with optimal food timing and nutrient density - Use vegan workout recovery foods to accelerate repair and reduce soreness - Sustain energy during marathons, HIIT, or long training days with endurance nutrition plant-based solutions - Navigate real-world challenges social pressure, eating out, travel, and more This isn t just a nutrition guide it s a mindset shift. It offers athletes a new vision of power: one that aligns physical excellence with long-term health, sustainability, and conscious performance. For those ready to train harder, recover smarter, and redefine what strength looks like, this is your playbook. Stop guessing. Start thriving with the best vegan cookbook for fitness built for results.
The Healing Earth
For centuries, healing traditions have carried remedies passed from generation to generation often dismissed as superstition until modern science began to catch up. Today, breakthroughs in microbiome research, phytochemistry, and systems biology are proving that many ancient practices hold real, measurable benefits. This book bridges the worlds of cultural wisdom and laboratory evidence, revealing where they converge and why that matters for your health. Inside, you ll discover how evidence-based herbal medicine is reshaping our understanding of wellness, from Ayurveda research for modern health to Chinese herbs clinical studies that confirm centuries of observation. Explore the ecological wisdom behind indigenous plant medicine ethics, and see how practices like fermentation anticipated today s discoveries about microbiome and traditional diets. Along the way, you ll learn how science validates certain remedies, challenges others, and expands our capacity to think critically about healing without losing respect for tradition. This book is for curious, health-conscious readers who want more than hype or folklore it s for those who demand both credibility and cultural awareness. Whether you re navigating supplements for herbal immunity support evidence, exploring integrative practices, or seeking a clearer lens on systems biology and healing, you ll find tools to separate myth from proof. By the end, you won t just know which remedies work you ll have a framework for thinking about medicine itself: not as East versus West, old versus new, but as a continuum of knowledge enriched by both culture and science. With insights into fermentation and gut health, clinical trials, and the ethics of appropriation, this book equips you with clarity, confidence, and a new appreciation for the healing power that roots, rituals, and research share.
I Have Cancer, Cancer Doesn't Have Me
In I Have Cancer, Cancer Doesn't Have Me, author and advocate Suncera Johnson guides you through every stage of that "after", with honesty, hope, and the kind of understanding that only comes from living it. Diagnosed in early 2025, Suncera shares practical tools and gentle encouragement to help you make sense of a world that suddenly feels unfamiliar.This Book Offers: A thoughtfully curated journey and education through each stage of breast cancer, from detection to survivorship.Simplified explanations of complex medical terms for better understanding.Resources for practical help with transportation, prescriptions, free mammograms, and more.Guided journal prompts and spiritual reflections to help patients process fear, faith, and identity.About the AuthorSuncera Johnson is an author, speaker, and advocate whose journey through a dual breast cancer diagnosis inspired her to help others navigate the process with resilience and hope. Featured in national campaigns such as Bloomingdale's Give Pink, Get More and the Breast Cancer Research Foundation's Research Is the Reason, she continues to raise awareness through her advocacy work and public speaking.Brief Medical DisclaimerThis book shares the author's personal experience and what she learned during her treatment. It is not intended as medical advice. Every person's diagnosis, care, and healing journey is unique. Always consult your healthcare team for guidance specific to you. 50% of proceeds benefit the Breast Cancer Research Foundation (BCRF)
Fix Your Blood Sugar with Fasting
You don t need another diet you need a reset. If your energy crashes after meals, if cravings feel uncontrollable, or if your doctor has warned you about prediabetes, insulin resistance, or rising blood sugar levels, this book offers something radically different: a practical, science-backed guide to reversing the root cause not just masking the symptoms. Built on the principle that intermittent fasting for insulin resistance works with your biology, not against it, this book teaches you how to time your meals, calm hunger signals, and lower your insulin naturally without giving up the foods you love or counting a single calorie. Discover why most popular diets fail to fix the real problem and how adjusting when you eat, instead of obsessing over what, helps reset your metabolism and restore hormonal balance. Whether you re struggling with PCOS, stubborn belly fat, afternoon crashes, or the fear of developing type 2 diabetes, this method gives you a new blueprint. Inside, you ll learn: The best fasting schedule for blood sugar stability and energy Which foods to eat (and when) to prevent insulin spikes How to decode hunger and stop emotional cravings A flexible plan to reverse insulin resistance naturally even if you ve tried everything else Perfect for beginners or anyone seeking natural ways to fix insulin resistance, this book combines cutting-edge science with real-life tools to help you take back control of your health starting with your next meal. If you re ready for a sustainable, proven path to reclaim your energy, balance your hormones, and achieve real metabolic change, this is your roadmap.
Cold Burn
Burn Fat. Build Strength. Reclaim Your Power.Forget everything you've been told about fitness. No more punishing routines. No more burnout. No more exhausting your body for minimal results.Cold Burn introduces a radical new path-one that expertly fuses science, empathy, and sustainability. Designed especially for those who are tired of high-intensity exercise routines, the Cold Burn method steadily transforms your body through slow, powerful, and deeply effective movement sequences.Informed by the author's personal healing journey, the Cold Burn Sequence uses the ThermoZero(TM) technique to activate your body's innate fat-burning potential without stress or injury. Rejecting hasty solutions to complex issues, Cold Burn is your pathway to smart, sustainable transformation.Whether you're in your 20s or your 60s, the Cold Burn program meets you at your level-and gives you the power to safely elevate your fitness.Inside, you'll discover: A full-body training system with proven fat loss and muscle-toning resultsNutrition strategies that heal and energizeReal-life success stories from people who have used Cold Burn to reclaim their strength and heighten their fitness A comprehensive blueprint to achieve more with mindful exercise techniques.
The Anatomy of a Great Doctor
"The Anatomy of a Great Doctor" is a comprehensive guide meticulously crafted for doctors who aspire to enhance their medical practice. It's not just a book; It's a pathway to professional and personal growth. By offering practical solutions to common problems every doctor faces on a daily basis, it helps them improve their skills and provide excellent patient care. It also provides a unique platform to analyze skills against global standards, helping doctors identify areas of strengths and weaknesses. This book is a tool for skill enhancement, not criticism, ensuring that doctors positively contribute to the healthcare sector while upholding the principles of ethics, responsibility, and sustainability.
The Anatomy of a Great Doctor
"The Anatomy of a Great Doctor" is a comprehensive guide meticulously crafted for doctors who aspire to enhance their medical practice. It's not just a book; It's a pathway to professional and personal growth. By offering practical solutions to common problems every doctor faces on a daily basis, it helps them improve their skills and provide excellent patient care. It also provides a unique platform to analyze skills against global standards, helping doctors identify areas of strengths and weaknesses. This book is a tool for skill enhancement, not criticism, ensuring that doctors positively contribute to the healthcare sector while upholding the principles of ethics, responsibility, and sustainability.
The Vagus Nerve Solution
The Vagus Nerve Solution is a comprehensive, evidence-based guide to activating the body's natural healing systems through vagus nerve stimulation. Written for readers seeking relief from chronic stress, anxiety, trauma, pain, inflammation, fatigue, digestive issues, and nervous system dysregulation, this book blends cutting-edge neuroscience with accessible daily practices to restore mind-body balance.The vagus nerve, the body's longest cranial nerve, connects the brain to major organ systems. It plays a crucial role in regulating the autonomic nervous system, digestion, sleep, heart rate, immunity, inflammation, and emotional well-being. When it becomes underactive or imbalanced, the result can be persistent stress, poor sleep, brain fog, migraines, IBS, autoimmune flare-ups, depression, and low resilience. Strengthening vagal tone can help reset the nervous system, reverse these patterns, and support the body's ability to heal naturally.This practical handbook demystifies vagus nerve science and provides a complete toolkit of evidence-based exercises to calm the nervous system, reduce chronic stress, and activate the body's built-in recovery pathways. Readers will learn how to recognize signs of vagus nerve dysfunction and apply daily tools to improve their health, energy, and emotional regulation.Organized into nine clear chapters, the book guides readers through: - The anatomy and function of the vagus nerve and its role in the autonomic nervous system - How vagus nerve stimulation affects stress, anxiety, mood, digestion, pain, and inflammation - Breathing exercises, mindfulness, and grounding practices to regulate the nervous system - Gentle somatic movement to improve vagal tone and reduce muscle tension - Daily micro-routines to decrease anxiety and improve sleep quality naturally - Strategies to relieve chronic pain, inflammation, and digestive disorders like IBS - The mind-gut connection and its influence on immunity, mood, and mental clarity - Nutrition, hydration, and lifestyle habits that support vagus nerve health - Tracking progress, staying consistent, and adapting practices over timeIn addition to the core techniques, readers will find 26 real-life success stories of transformation through vagus nerve activation. These accounts highlight how individuals have overcome chronic illness, trauma-related dysregulation, burnout, autoimmune conditions, fibromyalgia, and depression by incorporating the practices outlined in this book.Author's JourneyAfter losing her job to the COVID-19 pandemic, her health to Mold illness, and her home and belongings to a California wildfire, all within a few short months, author Lorilee Lucas faced the devastating end of her long-term marriage. The techniques in this book are a compilation of the practices she used to rebuild her nervous system, and create a new life anchored in resilience, joy, and emotional well-being. Her experience brings warmth, empathy, and hope to the science-based strategies shared throughout these pages.With compassionate guidance and clear explanations, The Vagus Nerve Solution guides readers in using simple daily vagus nerve exercises to regulate their stress response, restore energy, sharpen focus, improve digestion, enhance sleep, and support whole-body healing. The practices require no prior experience or special equipment and can be adapted to busy lifestyles.Ideal for wellness practitioners, therapists, trauma survivors, caregivers, and anyone seeking a natural approach to nervous system healing, this book is an essential resource for reducing stress, improving emotional regulation, calming inflammation, strengthening immunity, and reclaiming vitality and well-being.
Sexual Health and Wellbeing
Sexual Health and Wellbeing is a practical, science-based guide to feeling closer, communicating clearly, and enjoying more satisfying intimacy in real life. Clear language, zero fluff, and tools you can use tonight. Inside you will learn how desire actually works, how stress and context affect arousal, and how to create conditions where pleasure can grow. You will get simple scripts, step-by-step check-ins, and realistic ideas for busy lives and long-term relationships. You will discover: ✓ What fuels and what blocks desire, plus how to reduce the brakes ✓ How to talk about wants and boundaries without awkwardness ✓ Anatomy that finally makes sense, with comfort and safety first ✓ Trauma-aware approaches to rebuild trust and ease ✓ Guidance on porn, sexting, and digital boundaries that protect connection Use the quick self-assessments to personalize your plan, try the simple exercises together or solo, and track small wins that add up to real change. If you want more ease, more connection, and more pleasure, this book shows you how to start. For education and personal growth. It is not a substitute for medical or mental health advice.
The Practical Science of Herbs
Explore and harness the real science behind 50 healing herbs with renowned plant scientist, biomedical researcher, and herbal practitioner Aisha Hill, PhD, as your trusted guide. Have you ever wondered why ginger is good for digestion? Or why raspberry leaf helps with menstrual cramps? Have you considered trying ashwagandha to reduce stress, but are skeptical that the effects are "real?" Good news--they are. And this book will tell you why. Blending traditional herbal wisdom with modern research, The Practical Science of Herbs is a meticulously researched and scientifically grounded guide to therapeutic herbalism. Featuring in-depth profiles, DIY recipes, and simple practices for natural wellness, this book empowers you to safely incorporate plant-based remedies into your life by unveiling the science behind 50 common herbs. Without ever losing sight of the traditional and indigenous roots of herbal medicine, Dr. Hill goes deep into the chemical reactions and active compounds that make these plants effective--with reference to over 100 modern clinical studies. Then she gives you the tools you need to incorporate them into your regular wellness routine, with over 50 easy recipes for tinctures, teas, oils, extracts, and more. Whether you're looking to boost your immunity, relieve stress, improve hormonal functioning, or simply deepen your understanding of herbal medicine, this book has something for you. You will learn how to: Find relief from seasonal illness with Elderberry Syrup for Cold and Flu PreventionEase insomnia with Valerian Gummies for Better SleepModulate cortisol production with Reishi Mushroom Extract for RelaxationSoothe irritated skin with Calendula-Infused Oil for Skin HealingEnhance focus and vitality with Potent Ginseng Elixir for EnergyAnd more!Fully comprehensive and beautifully illustrated, The Practical Science of Herbs will help you gain confidence in herbal remedies, reap their natural health benefits, and develop a deeper bond with nature. Whether you're a health enthusiast, an aspiring herbalist, or simply curious about natural remedies, this book is your trusted resource for exploring the science of herbs and their transformative effects on your health.
Smarty and Friends
Smarty and Moody, along with friends Susie, Kristy, and Clyde, are young brains who do things that many kids do. In this book they continue to teach children in a fun way to do these activities smartly and safely, protecting their brains. This is a sequel to the book Smarty the Brain stories.
