Health & Fitness

Vax Facts is a one-stop-shop for all the information parents and guardians need to make an informed choice about childhood vaccinations.

The challenge for most who are wrestling with whether to give a vaccine is a lack of understanding about what information they really need to make an informed decision.

Written by a pediatrician who witnessed the difference over decades in the health outcomes of the vaccinated, partially vaccinated, and unvaccinated children in his practice, Vax Facts will enlighten parents and guardians and provide the information needed for informed consent.

Covering each of the vaccines recommended by the CDC and doctors, from pregnancy through the teen years, this detailed guide breaks down the ingredients, the lack of safety testing, and the side effects and risks of the vaccines.

With the help of simple data tables that compare the rates of death from the diseases for which we have vaccines and the rates of death from the vaccines themselves, parents and guardians can easily decide what’s right for their children.

With almost four million births per year in the United States, this useful resource will resonate with all who are pregnant or considering pregnancy, and all parents, grandparents, aunts, and uncles who are considering whether vaccination is appropriate for a family member or loved one.

At the end of each chapter, Just a Mom (coauthor DeeDee Hoover) shares personal stories and reflections that allow readers to connect with the information.

This information-packed guide is for all those asking “Should I get my child vaccinated?” who want more than just a yes/no answer. After reading Vax Facts, parents and guardians will be able to decide with confidence whether vaccination is the right choice for their loved one.

Offers the most powerful case yet for ending our exploitation of animals for food

Millions of Americans see themselves as "conflicted omnivores," worrying about the ethical and environmental implications of their choice to eat animals. Yet their attempts to justify their choices only obscure the truth of the matter: in John Sanbonmatsu’s view, killing and eating animals is unethical, regardless of whether they are "free range" or factory farmed. Shattering the conventional wisdom around the meat economy, he reframes the question of animal agriculture from one of "sustainability" to one of existential and moral purpose, presenting a powerful case for the total abolition of the animal economy. In a rejoinder to Michael Pollan and other critics who have told us that we can have our meat and our consciences, too, he shows why "humane meat" is always a contradiction in terms.

The Omnivore’s Deception provides a deeply observed philosophical meditation on the nature of our relationship with animals. Peeling back the myriad layers of myth, falsehoods, and bad faith that keep us eating meat, the book offers a novel perspective on our troubled relations with animals in the food economy. The problem with raising and killing animals for food isn't just that it's "bad for the environment,” but the wrong way to live a human life.

A tour de force of moral philosophy and cultural critique, The Omnivore's Deception will change the way we think about meat, animals, and human purpose.

In Wild & Well, Dani Williamson helps readers connect to a healthy, brighter future as well as help them find a community that will support and encourage them.

In a time when there is access to more knowledge and resources than ever before, and the power of information is literally in the palm of one’s hand, a strange thing is happening: People still believe most of what they hear. Sadly, the idea that one has to feel worse and take more prescriptions as they age is just a lie, plain and simple. It’s a lie that has kept people stuck not in a healthcare system but in a sick-care system that doesn't profit from happy, healthy patients. Dani Williamson helps readers break free from that untruth and allow them to re-discover how they were meant to live… Wild & Well!

In Wild & Well, readers dive with Dani into a discussion of the modern state of health in America and learn the six steps they can take into order to reclaim their health, relationships, intimacy with their spouse, and faith in the fact that they are fearfully and wonderfully made. Readers learn that it’s not as hard as they think to eat well, sleep well, poop well, move well, relax well, and connect well.

How can we learn to notice the signs of disability?

We see indications of disability everywhere: yellow diamond-shaped “deaf person in area” road signs, the telltale shapes of hearing aids, or white-tipped canes sweeping across footpaths. But even though the signs are ubiquitous, Stephanie L. Kerschbaum argues that disability may still not be perceived due to a process she terms “dis-attention.”

To tell better stories of disability, this multidisciplinary work turns to rhetoric, communications, sociology, and phenomenology to understand the processes by which the material world becomes sensory input that then passes through perceptual apparatuses to materialize phenomena—including disability. By adding perception to the understanding of disability’s materialization, Kerschbaum significantly expands our understanding of disability, accounting for its fluctuations and transformations in the semiotics of everyday life.

Drawing on a set of thirty-three research interviews focused on disabled faculty members’ experiences with disability disclosure, as well as written narratives by disabled people, this book argues for the materiality of narrative, suggesting narratives as a means by which people enact boundaries around phenomena and determine their properties. Signs of Disability offers strategies and practices for challenging problematic and pervasive forms of “dis-attention” and proposes a new theoretical model for understanding disability in social, rhetorical, and material settings.

The Zen Lobbyist offers a refreshing take on healthcare reform, blending personal wellness practices with systemic change. Gary Jacobs recounts his path from healthcare entrepreneur to advocate, drawing on experiences with meditation, yoga, and mindfulness to shape his unique approach to policy.

This book provides a framework for reimagining healthcare systems that goes beyond traditional medicine, emphasizing primary care, prevention, and collaborative solutions. Jacobs demonstrates how bipartisan efforts can bridge divides to create meaningful change, while also sharing the tools he uses to stay centered amid high-pressure environments.

Readers will find practical advice on managing personal health, leading with mindfulness, and advocating for a more compassionate healthcare system. The Zen Lobbyist is a powerful call to action for anyone seeking to improve both personal well-being and the health of society.

•  Learn the science behind the six key pillars of the Metabolic Ecosystem—blood sugar control, muscle, movement, stress management, good sleep, and a healthy gut—and how to adjust each pillar to fit your lifestyle.

• Master the art of long-term weight loss by understanding how to get your subconscious mind on board with change instead of relying on willpower to follow through.

• Use the informed intuitive-eating approach to predict a craving before it starts, manage it once it hits, or prevent it from ever happening in the first place

• Apply the Next Best Choice framework so you can handle anything that pops up, including the Diet Danger Zones (such as vacations and holidays), without going into “f*ck it” mode.

A critical study of diabetes in the popular imagination

Over twenty-nine million people in the United States, more than nine percent of the population, have some form of diabetes. In Managing Diabetes, Jeffrey A. Bennett focuses on how the disease is imagined in public culture. Bennett argues that popular anecdotes, media representation, and communal myths are as meaningful as medical and scientific understandings of the disease.

In focusing on the public character of the disease, Bennett looks at health campaigns and promotions as well as the debate over public figures like Sonia Sotomayor and her management of type 1 diabetes. Bennett examines the confusing and contradictory public depictions of diabetes to demonstrate how management of the disease is not only clinical but also cultural. Bennett also has type 1 diabetes and speaks from personal experience about the many misunderstandings and myths that are alive in the popular imagination. Ultimately, Managing Diabetes offers a fresh take on how disease is understood in contemporary society and the ways that stigma, fatalism, and health can intersect to shape diabetes’s public character. This disease has dire health implications, and rates keep rising. Bennett argues that until it is better understood it cannot be better treated.

Have you “tried everything” to change your body, but nothing seems to work anymore? Do you often blame “willpower” for your inability to stay consistent? 

From #1 bestselling author and registered dietitian Megan Hansen comes an actionable, step-by-step guide to help you lose weight—for good this time—by combining biology and neuroscience. Whether you’re looking to jump-start your health journey or revamp your existing one, Hansen will walk you through her road-tested Metabolism Makeover program to supercharge your body in this holistic, yearlong workbook. 

Following the same steps Hansen has used to guide thousands of happy clients to lasting success, this workbook gives you exclusive access to the tools you’ll need to build a fully customized program, including: 

• the science behind how your body truly works 

• easy-to-implement micro habits that lead to long-term improvement 

• delicious recipes and menus to help you maintain steady blood sugar levels 

• exercises based on your unique strength goals that work with your existing schedule 

• interactive check-ins to track your progress and help you feel supported 

• real-life examples based on Megan’s more than eight thousand past clients—people just like you 

Become one of Hansen’s thousands of success stories with this science-backed road map designed to empower you to make the best decisions possible for your body—and get the self-confidence, strength, and joy you deserve. 

This comprehensive manual helps musicians and those working in live music to identify and cope with the various physical and psychological difficulties that can occur during, or as a result of, touring.

It covers topics including mental health, peak performance and performance anxiety, addiction, group dynamics, relationship problems, dealing with the media, physical health, diversity and inclusion, crisis management and post-tour recovery. Written by health and performance professionals, this timely and essential book provides robust clinical advice, cutting edge research, practical strategies, resources and detailed illustrations.

Each chapter is underpinned with personal recollections from musicians and prominent touring personnel, including Nile Rodgers, Justin Hawkins, Philip Selway, Charles Thompson, Katie Melua, Kieran Hebden, Jake Berry, Tina Farris, Taylor Hanson, Trevor Williams, Lauren Mayberry, Pharoahe Monch, Jim Digby, Will Young, Angie Warner, Dale 'Opie' Skjerseth and many more.

Touring and Mental Health is designed to be picked up, put down, read at length and passed around the tour bus.

Offers the most powerful case yet for ending our exploitation of animals for food

Millions of Americans see themselves as "conflicted omnivores," worrying about the ethical and environmental implications of their choice to eat animals. Yet their attempts to justify their choices only obscure the truth of the matter: in John Sanbonmatsu’s view, killing and eating animals is unethical, regardless of whether they are "free range" or factory farmed. Shattering the conventional wisdom around the meat economy, he reframes the question of animal agriculture from one of "sustainability" to one of existential and moral purpose, presenting a powerful case for the total abolition of the animal economy. In a rejoinder to Michael Pollan and other critics who have told us that we can have our meat and our consciences, too, he shows why "humane meat" is always a contradiction in terms.

The Omnivore’s Deception provides a deeply observed philosophical meditation on the nature of our relationship with animals. Peeling back the myriad layers of myth, falsehoods, and bad faith that keep us eating meat, the book offers a novel perspective on our troubled relations with animals in the food economy. The problem with raising and killing animals for food isn't just that it's "bad for the environment,” but the wrong way to live a human life.

A tour de force of moral philosophy and cultural critique, The Omnivore's Deception will change the way we think about meat, animals, and human purpose.

A thorough, accessible guide to exploring the world of cannabis, with tips and insights for beginners and seasoned users alike.

The cannabis landscape is quickly evolving as legalization efforts expand across the US and around the world. Research increasingly shows the health benefits of cannabinoids and their promise as alternative treatments for pain, insomnia, seizures, anxiety, and more. But after decades of stigma and criminalization, many who would like to start using, growing, or cooking with cannabis don’t know where to begin. 

The Essential Cannabis Book is the road map for anyone curious about this booming new industry. Rob Mejia’s journey into the world of cannabis education began when his family sought treatments for his sister’s pain in her final days battling cancer, and he quickly found himself fielding questions about cannabis from friends and colleagues who were frustrated with the lack of reliable information. Mejia breaks down the complex history and science of this ancient plant, explains the current legal and regulatory framework in different states and countries, and shares personal stories from those in the cannabis community, from a hemp-farming nun to one of the first patients to receive medical cannabis from the US government.

With a glossary of terms, detailed lists of the effects of different cannabinoids and strains, steps for visiting a dispensary or starting to homegrow, and delicious recipes for aspiring canna-chefs, this guide is the essential resource for anyone curious about cannabis.

Discover 50 common medicinal plants and how to use them for healing and self-care with this sumptuously illustrated card deck. 

Thanks to exceptional photographic plates showing detailed views of all parts of the fresh plant, you will quickly learn to recognise them when out foraging. For any plant lover or green witch, the beautiful photographs make this card deck an absolute treasure.

Discover the fascinating history of these plants, their active components and therapeutic properties, and learn how to prepare safe herbal remedies including infusions, tinctures, oils and lotions. This journey into plant-based wellbeing is guided by a respected ethnobotanist and doctor of phytotherapy, meaning you can grow your knowledge of this natural science with complete confidence.

The plants are ordered alphabetically, and each species has its own card packed with information. You'll find suggested treatments for nausea, coughs, colds and flu, acne, burns, bites and sprains, as well as ideas for pain relief, skincare and aids for digestion, stress, sleep and more.

In the accompanying booklet, you'll find a practical guide for budding herbalists, featuring useful tips for picking and preserving plants while being an environmentally responsible picker, ensuring you always show respect to nature and its 'magical' healing powers. The healing properties referenced for each plant are explained and there's a glossary of botanical terms to ensure that everything is clear for complete beginners.

This magnificent card deck will satisfy all your curiosities about healing plants and become your essential companion to herbal medicines and natural beauty products.

DISCOVER THE MARTIAL ESSENCE OF TAI CHI CHUAN

Here's your chance to take the next step in your tai chi journey.

Martial applications found within tai chi chuan are a direct link to your tai chi as a form of self-defense. When you study the martial side of tai chi, you can become proficient in a variety of high-level skills, including sensing, neutralizing, yielding, striking, chin na, and even throwing.

• If you know a tai chi form, you are going to discover the essence of your movements by becoming aware of their martial applications.
  
• If you are practicing tai chi pushing hands, you will greatly improve your skills with this understanding of martial applications.
  
• If you are ready, you are going to love the amazing tai chi fighting set. This fully choreographed set (requires a partner) will combine all your tai chi skills into one 5-minute routine.
  

This book includes :

• Martial applications for the Yang-style long form
• Martial applications for Yang-style tai chi pushing hands
• The complete Yang-style tai chi fighting set

For any style of tai chi chuan, this book will be important for practitioners who wish to develop a deeper understanding and advanced skills.

• Learn how to analyze the forms and defense applications in your tai chi, gaining higher-level knowledge of your style.
• Discover the martial applications of Yang style. These insights will give you greater understanding of your own art.
• Find inspiration. Master Yang's writing will inspire you to investigate the martial applications of your tai chi style.

This edition includes an easy-to-follow layout. Each technique is presented in four to six large photographs with detailed instructions on how to perform the movements. Motion arrows are used on the photographs to help you execute the movements correctly.

The Tao of Bioenergetics is the first comprehensive study of the use of Energetics as a scientific model (paradigm) in both western and eastern thought.

This book traces the history and uses of Qi (Chi), the bioenergy of China, from the I-Ching through physics, astrology, Feng Shui and alchemy.

The author demonstrates how the findings of the ancient Chinese Qigong masters were paralleled and confirmed in the early works of Hippocrates, Parclsus and Mesmer. He then shows the confirmation of Qigong theory in the modern clinical and experimental discoveries of Sigmund Freud, Carl Jung, Wilhelm Reich and Alexander Lowen. Also included are extensive excerpts from the published works of notable eastern scholars such as Yang, Ni, and Lu.

Special attention is given to the experiments of Wilhelm Reich to show the objectivity of the energy paradigm, and his experiments are quoted at length as scientific confirmation of eastern Qigong.

Finally, a synthesis is suggested and conclusions drawn for the future use of the broader energy paradigm in global science and human development.

Build a strong foundation for health, longevity, and spiritual enlightenment with the ancient art of Qìgōng Embryonic Breathing (Internal Elixir).

Chinese Qìgōng can be categorized into External Elixir (Wai Dan) and Internal Elixir (Nei Dan). To reach the goals of longevity and spiritual enlightenment, the practitioner must learn Internal Elixir Qìgōng.

The first step, and the focus of this book, is to understand the theory and the method of Embryonic Breathing. Practicing this breathing technique will help you

• Optimize your central energy system
• Conserve your energy
• Store this energy at abundant levels 

Using ancient Buddhist and Daoist documents, Dr. Yáng analyzes and discusses meditation theory and training methods in a modern and scientific manner. This double-edged approach will enable you to quickly achieve a high level of understanding.

It is well acknowledged that without a proper foundation, the root of spiritual enlightenment will not be established and the meditative practice of Qìgōng for spiritual enlightenment, may be in vain.

Qìgōng Embryonic Breathing is organized into three parts

• Foundations: General Qìgōng concepts and meditation theory
• Translations and commentary of ancient documents related to Embryonic Breathing
• The practice of Embryonic Breathing meditation

The necessary second and third steps are to practice Qìgōng Small Circulation and Qìgōng Grand Circulation.

This second edition includes pinyin tonal marks for pronunciation, modern Chinese fonts, and illustration enhancements.

This book presents over ten years of research into how and why tai chi benefits health from an evidence-based, medical perspective.

Dr. Peter Anthony Gryffin demonstrates the link between health and metarobics, his term for slow, meditative exercises that enhance blood oxygen saturation, diffusion, and oxygen-based metabolism. Metarobics—including tai chi, qigong, and yoga—focus on relaxation and deep breathing. Dr. Gryffin’s research shows that these exercises offer a wide range of benefits for treating chronic disease.

Dr. Gryffin cites numerous scientific studies as well as testimonials from patients who have experienced the natural healing benefits of metarobic exercise. Many have surmounted chronic health problems to improve their quality of life. Some even overcame grave diagnoses.

This book features:

• More than 120 scientific studies on tai chi and other metarobic exercises
• More than 50 case stories from tai chi qigong, and yoga practitioners
• Clear, straightforward language
• Tested guidelines to improve your metarobic exercise and maximize health benefits

“This book presents over ten years of research into how and why tai chi benefits health from a physiological perspective,” Dr. Gryffin says. “The links I discovered will allow everyone from novice students to veteran teachers to maximize benefits for health and chronic conditions.”

In 1968, Dr. Kenneth Cooper’s book Aerobics changed the world of health and fitness. Mindful Exercise: Metarobics , Healing, and the Power of Tai Chi is the next step in this evolution.

'This beautiful and timely book will appeal to anyone looking to deepen their experience, with or without the added joy of a cold swim.' Kate Rew, author of The Outdoor Swimmers' Handbook

'An essential guide to a movement reborn, blending modernity and tradition, design and wellness, community and nature.' Sarah Douglas, editor in chief, Wallpaper magazine

There is a new wave of sauna culture spreading throughout the UK and beyond. Saunas are being built in unique settings providing tech-free spaces in which to gather, share stories and enjoy nature. The tradition has a rich history, filled with rituals that encourage us to soak up the mental and physical health benefits of deep heat.

This book honours the old, embraces the new, and plunges headlong into the transformative power of steam.

'Smartly written and beautifully illustrated ... a celebration of a cultural resurgence and a reminder of the power of connecting with nature and something larger than ourselves.' Mikkel Aaland, author of Sweat

Fairy tales, though they were originally folk tales told to adults, have been a key part of childhood for centuries and remain popular today. Their patterns and morality have a profound influence on the developing mind of children; they shape the way children understand ideas of good and evil, poverty and riches, beauty and ugliness. They stimulate the imagination and provide much-needed heroes and heroines.

The deeper meaning of these tales, however, has often been lost. Rudolf Meyer explores key themes and images, such as the prince, animals, the tailor or enchantment, in well-known fairy tales. He shows how characters such as Snow White and Cinderella represent particular aspects of our own nature and how there is a deep wisdom to be found in their stories.

This book will be fascinating and insightful reading for parents and teachers.

Eurythmy is a modern art of movement, and eurythmists work in the realms of art, healing and education. The benefits as a healing social art, for both children and adults, are well known.

Rudolf Steiner gave a course on eurythmy therapy in which he described the process of 're-enlivening the whole physiology'. The authors of this book have researched eurythmy therapy for many years and this book is a comprehensive overview of their work.

An integrated, accessible text on principles, methods, and special issues surrounding sexuality education today

The emergence of the AIDS pandemic has forced a sea of change in the debate over sexuality education. Even schools previously reluctant to offer sexuality education now face HIV/AIDS education mandates.

Teaching About Sexuality and HIV provides professionals with an integrated, accessible text on the principles, methods, and special issues surrounding sexuality education today. Chapters discuss such subjects as Effective Sexuality and HIV Education: What Works and Why, Creating a Productive Learning Environment, and Introspective Methods: Helping Learners See Relevance, and Methods for Helping Learners Develop Skills. This practical, original, and user-friendly guide will be invaluable to anyone whose work is connected with health and sexuality education.

A renowned physician explores the transformative journey of being a patient, offering profound insights into the power of the human spirit and what it means to truly heal from a traumatic medical event

Inspired by the harrowing experience of being a seasoned doctor who unexpectedly becomes a patient, Dr Andrew G. Kadar reimagines the conventional medical narrative by inviting readers into an enlightening journey of healing. More than a simple story of physical recovery, however, this trailblazing guide delves into the emotional, spiritual, and psychological facets of getting better, ultimately helping readers through initial challenges, gradual return to normalcy, and introspective reflections during convalescence. From the confines of a medical facility to the reality of everyday life, Kadar shows what to expect when transitioning from the patient experience to sobering post-recovery reality. Enriching each chapter is a unique fusion of professional medical insights and personal experience. This dual viewpoint gives an invaluable glimpse into the healthcare system, providing rich insights into everything from patient care, to staying in a positive mindset regardless of diagnosis, to the personal impact of long-term health challenges. What results is a testament to human resilience, one that underscores the transformative power of adversity and the importance of self-care. Whether you're a medical professional, a patient, or navigating a loved one's health challenges, this book delivers a uniquely enlightening and empowering perspective on the complexities of healing and the innate strength within us all.

«¿Te mudarías a mi casa?» La primera vez que Jessie Inchauspé recibió esta petición de uno de sus lectores, a quien por supuesto no conocía, fue pocos días después de la publicación del libro que iba a cambiar por completo la conversación acerca de la nutrición y las dietas: La revolución de la glucosa. En su libro, Jessie había compartido numerosos y contundentes argumentos científicos acerca del modo en que la glucosa afecta a todos los aspectos de nuestra vida y nuestra salud, así como trucos sencillos para aprender a manejarnos con sus efectos. Tras esa petición y el gran éxito internacional de su obra, llegaron muchas más…

Pero, ¿por qué tantas ofertas para mudarse a casa de desconocidos? Porque sus seguidores querían que estuviera a su lado para ayudarles a poner en práctica la ciencia de La revolución de la glucosa, día a día, comida a comida. Querían un plan. Un libro práctico, recetas, ánimo e inspiración.

Este libro es el resultado de tantas y tantas de estas peticiones. En él, Jessie comparte sus trucos, recetas, listas de la compra y planes, tal y como lo haría con un buen amigo o un familiar. Se trata de una guía que abarca 4 semanas con sus 100 recetas favoritas que ayudará a los lectores a persistir en la práctica, a equilibrar sus niveles de glucosa y a empezar a sentirse mejor que nunca.

El 90 % de la población vive con niveles de glucosa inestables, y la mayoría ni siquiera lo sabe, aunque a todos nos resulten familiares los síntomas: antojos, fatiga crónica, hambre constante, inflamación, problemas de sueño, problemas hormonales… Sabemos ya que empezaremos a sentimos mejor y recuperemos nuestros niveles de energía normales cuando aplanamos la curva de la glucosa. Pero, ¿cómo se hace eso? Desde luego, no a base de contar calorías ni de eliminar de la dieta ciertos grupos de alimentos. No, lo que vamos a hacer es utilizar una serie de principios basados en los últimos descubrimientos científicos: tomar un sabroso desayuno salado, empezar siempre las comidas con un buen plato de vegetales, incorporar el vinagre a nuestra dieta, movernos un poco después de comer… Una vez estos principios se convierten en hábitos recuperamos nuestra salud y nos sentimos mucho mejor.

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"The most insightful guide to getting moving I've ever read.” —Kelly McGonigal, author of The Joy of Movement

"If you've ever felt stuck on the sidelines of your own wellness journey, this might be the most validating, actionable, and life-giving book you pick up this year."—Kelly and Juliet Starrett, authors of Built to Move

Break down the common everyday mental blocks to moving your body, and turn your mind from an adversary into an ally in the quest to feel better in your body.

"I know I should move my body more, but...

• I’m on my feet all day for work and I’m exhausted!"
• I’m addicted to my phone."
• I’m great at starting movement programs, just lousy at sticking with them."
• My body jiggles and embarrasses me in public."
• Movement is sooooo boring!"

Sound familiar? If not, it probably means you have another perfectly good excuse of your own. We all have our reasons for not getting the physical activity we know is good for us—reasons which stubbornly defy the same old tired prescriptive advice about hours of weekly cardio or numbers of steps. Adding insult to injury, these same excuses contribute to you feeling bad or guilty when you fail to move as much as you know you “should.”

That’s why Diana Hill and Katy Bowman have put together this simple guide to changing the way you think to change how much you move.

Diana is a modern psychologist, expert in Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), and host of the Wise Effort podcast. Her mission is to help her clients and readers grow the psychological flexibility needed to get moving in directions that matter to them. Katy is a biomechanist, author, and trailblazing movement teacher who has spent a career helping people integrate more movement into their lives. In I Know I Should Exercise, But…, the two join forces to help you challenge your barriers to movement in a new way. Katy translates her understanding of the obstacles that keep people sedentary—including dozens of real-world examples from readers and clients—into 44 essential impediments to movement. Diana responds to those common barriers, while introducing you to acceptance and commitment therapy (ACT), behavioral psychology, and self-compassion: evidence-based-approaches for cultivating flexibility and aligning actions with values.

Whether your internal barrier is born of fear, malaise, inertia, embarrassment, or difficulty managing competing priorities, you will learn how to disempower it by applying effective science-based tools for changing the way you think.

You’ll learn to identify your resistance—whether it’s an unhelpful thought, a misplaced motivation, or a contextual barrier—and respond wisely and effectively, using tools and techniques that can be applied to other areas of your life as well, including:

• urge surfing
• motivational interviewing
• behavioral stretching
• strengthening your acceptance muscle

This is a must-have book for anyone struggling with the mental barriers to moving more and an essential resource for personal trainers, fitness instructors, and mental health professionals wanting to better connect with their clients.

Stretch your mind, connect with what is truly important to you, and stop talking yourself out of the movement you need!

In her practice as a Doctor of Physical Therapy specializing in pelvic health, Dr. Anietie "Tia" Ukpe-Wallace sees evidence nearly every day of the disconnection between women and their bodies. That disconnect has a variety of sources—trauma, embarrassment, miseducation—and manifests as both a lack of understanding and awareness and a reluctance to physically connect with their own bodies.

• Gentle guidance for exploring one’s own anatomy, with abdominal massage and journaling prompts
• Information about menstruation, perimenopause and menopause
• An in-depth examination of the causes and challenges of infertility
• An honest, detailed review of many of the conditions that can arise to complicate a pregnancy
• A prescription for post-partum self-care
• A powerful and lovely inquiry into the many types of grief related to the reproductive journey—especially that of losing a child.

Tia’s holistic approach draws on traditional knowledge (“to tend to our womb is not new”), and honors the relationships between the reproductive system and the rest of the body: for example, our feet, posture, breasts, heart, and brain. She encourages women to get personal with their anatomy, become curious observers of their own bodies, and become their own best advocate in a medical maternity care system that is not stacked in favor of women, and even less so for women of color.

Tending to Your Womb is a compassionate and trustworthy guide to improving your relationship with your most intimate parts.

Dr. Crandall’s Healthy Habits to Stop and Reverse Heart Disease

Based on new medical research and including over 28 days of healthy meals and over 100 delicious and easy recipes, THE SIMPLE HEART CURE DIET AND MEAL PLAN is the perfect companion to Dr. Chauncey Crandall’s bestselling THE SIMPLE HEART CURE: The 90-Day Program to Stop and Reverse Heart Disease Revised and Updated. 

Heart disease kills more people than any other medical condition. No one is more aware of this than top cardiologist Dr. Chauncey Crandall, who has performed over 40,000 heart procedures during his career. Dr. Crandall is living proof of his program’s success. At the age of 48, and with no major risk factors, he found himself in the ER with a “widow-maker” blockage of his main coronary artery. After emergency heart surgery, he recovered from heart disease using the same course of treatment and diet he recommends to his thousands of patients — and details for your benefit. His unique perspective as both doctor and patient helps him empathize with the difficulties in making a transition from years of bad habits to a heart-healthy way of life.

THE SIMPLE HEART CURE DIET AND MEAL PLAN is a groundbreaking approach to preventing and reversing heart disease — an approach honed by Dr. Crandall’s study of foreign cultures free of heart disease and decades of experience helping patients achieve a healthier heart at any age. 

Dr. Crandall believes in using every weapon in his medical arsenal — conventional medicine, emerging treatments, lifestyle changes, even alternative therapies — to help his patients recover.

Based on the concepts pioneered in THE SIMPLE HEART CURE, this companion guide, THE SIMPLE HEART CURE DIET AND MEAL PLAN, works by reducing major heart disease risk factors: high cholesterol, high blood pressure, diabetes and pre-diabetes, and obesity. Eating right with this simple (and tasty) meal plan will help you live a life worth living! Dr. Crandall outlines the steps you can take to change your diet and get on a path to better health:

• Combines best of Mediterranean and plant-based diets
• Substitutions and swaps to please every palate
• Meal prep and grocery store shortcuts
• Shopping lists and pantry staples
• 28 days of tasty and nutritious meal plans
• Over 100 delicious and easy-to-prepare recipes
• Motivational tips to stay on course
• Easy-to-follow simple fitness plan
• And much more!

So, whether you just want to prevent heart problems, or you’ve already had a heart attack, you’ll find the help you need in THE SIMPLE HEART CURE DIET AND MEAL PLAN, along with tasty, heart-healthy recipes, menus and week-by-week meal plans to help you begin taking action now.

Your best years are not behind you.

If you’re a man in your 40s, 50s, or beyond and you think building muscle, getting stronger, and feeling great is a thing of the past—think again.

Muscle After 40 is the ultimate no-nonsense guide to help you break through the myths, bad advice, and one-size-fits-all programs holding men back as they age. Whether you’re a beginner starting fresh or an experienced lifter adjusting to new challenges, this book delivers a clear, science-backed system to:

• Build serious muscle and strength at any age
• Train around common aches, pains, and injuries
• Boost testosterone naturally
• Cut through misinformation and avoid common training mistakes
• Develop a sustainable plan tailored to your lifestyle and goals
• Protect yourself against age-related decline

You’ll also learn how to warm up properly, recover smarter, eat better, and use advanced training techniques to keep progressing—even when adding weight or reps gets tougher.

Most importantly, you’ll discover that aging doesn’t mean falling apart. In fact, with the right strategy, you can perform better than you did in your 20s and 30s.

It’s time to ditch the “over the hill” mindset and build lasting muscle, strength, and vitality for life.

Seguramente tienes déficit de magnesio y no lo sabes.

Vivimos en una sociedad en la que la fatiga constante, el estrés crónico y el insomnio han dejado de ser excepciones para convertirse en la norma. Este libro revela por qué el déficit de magnesio, tan frecuente como infradiagnosticado, es el hilo invisible que conecta gran parte de los problemas de salud contemporáneos, desde la resistencia a la insulina hasta la ansiedad, pasando por el envejecimiento precoz.

Phil Hugo explica con precisión cómo este mineral regula la producción de energía, la estabilidad del sistema nervioso, la respuesta al estrés y la capacidad del cuerpo para reparar y regenerarse. Cada capítulo ofrece una combinación de fisiología avanzada y estrategias aplicables: cómo densificar tu dieta en magnesio a través de alimentos, aguas y suplementos, cómo elegir la mejor forma de magnesio, cómo potenciar su absorción y qué señales clínicas alertan de que el déficit está afectando al organismo.

Un libro imprescindible para quienes buscan entender qué hay detrás de su cansancio y desean recuperar un estado de vitalidad que hoy parece lejano.

ENGLISH DESCRIPTION

You probably have a magnesium deficiency and don’t even know it.

We live in a society where constant fatigue, chronic stress, and insomnia have stopped being exceptions and have become the norm. This book reveals why magnesium deficiency—so frequent yet underdiagnosed—is the invisible thread connecting many contemporary health problems, from insulin resistance to anxiety, and even premature aging.

Phil Hugo explains in detail how this mineral regulates energy production, nervous system stability, stress response, and the body’s ability to repair and regenerate. Each chapter offers a mix of advanced physiology and practical strategies: how to enrich your diet with magnesium through foods, water, and supplements, how to choose the best form of magnesium, how to enhance absorption, and what clinical signs indicate that deficiency is affecting the body.

An essential book for those who want to understand the root of their fatigue and regain a state of vitality that now feels distant.

Your body knows how to heal — and the garden can help it remember.

In The Plant Pharmacy, herbalist and herb grower Adrianne Hunt shares a beautifully practical guide to 45 healing plants and how to use them safely and effectively at home. With roots in ancient wisdom and a modern, accessible voice, this book offers an empowering first step into the world of natural remedies.

Organized into four key sections, it begins with a clear and engaging history of herbal medicine, followed by a guide to treating everyday ailments — from tired eyes and tension headaches to digestive issues, stress, and seasonal colds — all using time-tested botanical allies. The core of the book is a rich plant directory covering both common and lesser-known herbs, with growing tips, foraging notes, and beautiful botanical art. A final section guides you through the herbal year, showing when to sow, harvest, dry, and prepare remedies.

Covers 45 versatile healing herbs with advice on how to grow, forage, or buy them

Reconnect with the healing power of plants and create your own herbal toolkit — one season, and one remedy, at a time.

Superconsciousness—where ordinary people can do extraordinary things

Tai Chi a Path to Becoming Superconscious offers a transformative guide for Tai Chi (Taiji) practitioners and anyone intrigued by the nature of consciousness. Drawing on over forty years of dedicated practice and teaching, author Rick Barrett reveals the hidden wisdom of ancient Tai Chi Chuan (Taijiquan) masters in clear, accessible language. More than just a martial art or health exercise, Tai Chi Chuan is presented as a powerful path to superconsciousness—a heightened state of awareness achieved through the integration of body, mind, and spirit. The book reminds us how even occasional Tai Chi practice can yield significant health benefits, such as improved cognitive function, better blood-oxygen levels, and relief from conditions like osteoarthritis, Parkinson’s disease, depression, and more. However, the heart of this book lies in its exploration of superconsciousness, a state where the mind is calm, focused, and free from fear, and where intention and action become one. This state unlocks hidden abilities, effortless power, and a profound sense of presence.

Learn about:

• Supranormal awareness and powers
• Spiritual awakening
• Tai Chi's soft internal power
• Instant meditation
• The “gap-between-thoughts”
• Hemispheric Synchronization of the brain
• And much more

Superconsciousness is not reserved for spiritual elites; it is accessible in everyday life, whether during martial arts, music, or daily routines. This book redefines spiritual awakening as the full realization of human potential, likening superconsciousness to the entire ladder of awareness, not just its highest rung. Readers are invited to engage life fully, using every aspect of their being. 

Tai Chi a Path to Becoming Superconscious is an essential resource for those seeking deeper meaning, practical wisdom, and a holistic approach to personal growth through the art of Tai Chi Chuan (Taijiquan).

Superconsciousness—where ordinary people can do extraordinary things

Tai Chi a Path to Becoming Superconscious offers a transformative guide for Tai Chi (Taiji) practitioners and anyone intrigued by the nature of consciousness. Drawing on over forty years of dedicated practice and teaching, author Rick Barrett reveals the hidden wisdom of ancient Tai Chi Chuan (Taijiquan) masters in clear, accessible language. More than just a martial art or health exercise, Tai Chi Chuan is presented as a powerful path to superconsciousness—a heightened state of awareness achieved through the integration of body, mind, and spirit. The book reminds us how even occasional Tai Chi practice can yield significant health benefits, such as improved cognitive function, better blood-oxygen levels, and relief from conditions like osteoarthritis, Parkinson’s disease, depression, and more. However, the heart of this book lies in its exploration of superconsciousness, a state where the mind is calm, focused, and free from fear, and where intention and action become one. This state unlocks hidden abilities, effortless power, and a profound sense of presence.

Learn about:

• Supranormal awareness and powers
• Spiritual awakening
• Tai Chi's soft internal power
• Instant meditation
• The “gap-between-thoughts”
• Hemispheric Synchronization of the brain
• And much more

Superconsciousness is not reserved for spiritual elites; it is accessible in everyday life, whether during martial arts, music, or daily routines. This book redefines spiritual awakening as the full realization of human potential, likening superconsciousness to the entire ladder of awareness, not just its highest rung. Readers are invited to engage life fully, using every aspect of their being. 

Tai Chi a Path to Becoming Superconscious is an essential resource for those seeking deeper meaning, practical wisdom, and a holistic approach to personal growth through the art of Tai Chi Chuan (Taijiquan).

A renowned naturopathic doctor shows you how to get lean and be green while helping to save the planet.

Now you can lose weight and be good to the environment, too—without starvation diets, calorie counting, complicated meal plans, or even having to exercise. Dr. Walter Crinnion, a naturopathic doctor and environmental medicine physician, shows you how to clean up your diet and clear out your body and home to eliminate unwanted pounds and toxins from your life. You'll be able to get rid of nagging health problems such as allergies and fatigue and enjoy greater energy and a greener planet. Clean, Green, and Lean:

• Shares an effective program to shed pounds and stay healthy by getting rid of toxins in your body and your life in just four weeks
• Combines losing weight with being good to the environment
• Can help reduce aches and pains, depression, and other health problems
• Is written by one of the country's foremost authorities on environmental medicine who has appeared on The View and other programs

If you're serious about losing weight and safeguarding your health, follow the expert advice of Dr. Crinnion and start getting clean, green, and lean today.

A renowned physician explores the transformative journey of being a patient, offering profound insights into the power of the human spirit and what it means to truly heal from a traumatic medical event

Inspired by the harrowing experience of being a seasoned doctor who unexpectedly becomes a patient, Dr Andrew G. Kadar reimagines the conventional medical narrative by inviting readers into an enlightening journey of healing. More than a simple story of physical recovery, however, this trailblazing guide delves into the emotional, spiritual, and psychological facets of getting better, ultimately helping readers through initial challenges, gradual return to normalcy, and introspective reflections during convalescence. From the confines of a medical facility to the reality of everyday life, Kadar shows what to expect when transitioning from the patient experience to sobering post-recovery reality. Enriching each chapter is a unique fusion of professional medical insights and personal experience. This dual viewpoint gives an invaluable glimpse into the healthcare system, providing rich insights into everything from patient care, to staying in a positive mindset regardless of diagnosis, to the personal impact of long-term health challenges. What results is a testament to human resilience, one that underscores the transformative power of adversity and the importance of self-care. Whether you're a medical professional, a patient, or navigating a loved one's health challenges, this book delivers a uniquely enlightening and empowering perspective on the complexities of healing and the innate strength within us all.

Este libro no va contra los médicos, ni contra los suplementos, ni contra las dietas que sigues como si fueran una religión. Va contra la costumbre de mirar el cuerpo como si fuera solo una máquina que se repara, y no una historia que se escucha.

Aquí no vas a encontrar recetas mágicas. Vas a encontrar verdades incómodas.

Tu cuerpo te habla a través de síntomas: hinchazón, reflujo, cansancio, nudos que no sabes si son digestivos o emocionales. Este libro es para ti si ya has probado de todo y aún no sabes qué te pasa. Si vives en ese limbo entre «puede que sea colon irritable», «igual es SIBO», «quizá es ansiedad»... o alguna etiqueta nueva que todavía no te han puesto. Y si estás cansado de que te den soluciones para tu cuerpo, cuando en realidad lo que te duele es otra cosa, en estas páginas vas a descubrir:

• Qué pasa en tu cuerpo cuando reprimes lo que sientes para no molestar… y por qué eso termina molestando en tu intestino.
• Cómo saber si tu estrés nace en tu mente… o en tu estómago.
• Por qué no terminas de mejorar aunque comas bien, tomes suplementos y sigas al pie de la letra todo lo que te dicen.
• Lo que nadie te cuenta sobre la inflamación silenciosa, el sistema nervioso y sus consecuencias digestivas.
• Estrategias prácticas para calmar tu cuerpo cuando él va por un lado… y tú por otro.
• Una guía clara para pasar del «no sé qué me pasa» al «por fin entiendo por dónde empezar».
• Casos reales que te ayudarán a entender —y empezar a desbloquear— lo que te ocurre, sin culpas ni etiquetas limitantes.
• Recursos prácticos para mejorar tu digestión sin vivir esclavo de una dieta o de tus síntomas.
• Un plan detallado de 28 días, paso a paso, para mejorar tus problemas digestivos sin agobios, sin obsesiones y sin protocolos eternos.
• Y muchas más herramientas para reconectar con tu cuerpo… y con tu vida.

Este no es un libro para leer, es un libro para digerir. Y puede que, por primera vez, sientas que ahora sí: sabes por dónde empezar.

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This book is not against doctors, supplements, or diets you follow as if they were a religion. It challenges the habit of seeing the body only as a machine to be fixed, rather than as a story to be listened to.

Here you won’t find magic recipes. You’ll find uncomfortable truths.

Your body speaks through symptoms: bloating, reflux, fatigue, knots you don’t know if they’re digestive or emotional. This book is for you if you’ve tried everything and still don’t know what’s wrong. If you live in that limbo between “maybe it’s irritable bowel,” “maybe it’s SIBO,” “maybe it’s anxiety”… or some new label you haven’t been given yet. And if you’re tired of being offered solutions for your body when what really hurts is something else, in these pages you will discover:

• What happens in your body when you repress what you feel so as not to bother… and why it ends up bothering your gut.
• How to know if your stress originates in your mind… or in your stomach.
• Why you don’t improve even if you eat well, take supplements, and follow all the advice to the letter.
• What no one tells you about silent inflammation, the nervous system, and its digestive consequences.
• Practical strategies to calm your body when it goes one way… and you another.
• A clear guide to move from “I don’t know what’s wrong” to “I finally understand where to start.”
• Real cases that will help you understand —and begin to unlock— what’s happening to you, without guilt or limiting labels.
• Practical resources to improve your digestion without being enslaved by a diet or your symptoms.
• A detailed 28-day plan, step by step, to improve your digestive problems without stress, obsessions, or endless protocols.
• And many more tools to reconnect with your body… and with your life.

This is not a book to read, it is a book to digest. And perhaps, for the first time, you will feel that now you truly know where to begin.

A Health and Wellness Toolkit

Health and wellness: Happy Healthy You is a multidisciplinary approach to reclaiming ultimate wellness. We are all so busy nowadays, and tackling all those to-do lists can leave us drained, worn down, and lacking energy. When you take a deeper look inside, you will also discover patterns, old habits, and past events blocking self-growth. Life coach extraordinaire KJ Landis helps identify how, why, and where we got stuck in the first place, and how we can utilize past trauma and drama as a springboard to becoming our most authentic, vibrant selves. As one of KJ's students enthuses, "She has taught me several tangible strategies to cope with stress...I am using KJ's simple techniques to achieve my lifelong health goals.'"

Stress relievers: Learn to lose the baggage and blame once and for all and step into your better self. KJ Landis herself is an exemplar of the practices she espouses. In her early career as a model, she masked years of abuse behind her beauty. Her journey to health and happiness is remarkable and truly inspiring. So many of us bury pieces of ourselves, never daring to become whole. Landis' work offers a path to wholeness for all. The variety of healing therapies and practices makes this book unique in its contribution to the self-help and wellness world. Each day, we are faced with an immense amount of daily stress. Over time, those stressors may build up to a really big deal in our lives, causing us to go into survival mode. When you are only surviving, you are not thriving. In addition to the day-to-day sources of stress, many of us are exposed to major issues such as neglect, loneliness, abandonment issues, sexual abuse, grieving after loss, breakups, workplace challenges, environmental disasters, hormonal imbalances, and nutritional deficiencies. KJ Landis tackles all the blocks to wellness with excellent practical tools for overcoming and recovering.

Inside this book you will learn:

• the origin of how we remain "stuck" in our lives
• how to use The Negative Thought Pot to rid ourselves of self-deprecating beliefs
• how hormones and epigenetics affect mental and physical wellness
• the role of nutrition in every aspect of our health
• therapeutic movement as a modality in healing
• the power of self-care through restorative practices
• and much, much more!

Feel Better, Think Better, and Look Better in 30 Days!

We celebrate special occasions with a bottle of bubbly, take mom to brunch with specially crafted libations, meet our best friends with weekend cocktails, pour wine with dinner, and even watch our favorite football teams with a cooler full of icy beer. Alcohol is a big part of our culture and widely regarded as a major part of the good life.  And it is! But how does all this good living impact our health? Specifically, the liver? Dr. Kim has the solution! Learn how you can transform your relationship with alcohol and reclaim your health and happiness beyond Dry January.

In this comprehensive step-by-step guide, Dr. Kim provides simple practices and a 30-day program that combines exercises, mindset shifts, and holistic strategies to alleviate stress on your liver and optimize your overall health.

Discover the benefits of Booze to Balance.

• Develop a balanced, mindful relationship with alcohol
• Break free from unhealthy cravings at their source
• Improve your ability to handle life's ups and downs with ease
• Lose weight and boost your energy levels
• De-stress your way to feeling younger and healthier

Dr. Kim takes the guilt and fear away and makes balance easy and approachable. Whether you’re participating in Dry January, in recovery, or simply looking to cut down on your alcohol intake, Dr. Kim's safe and easy-to-implement lessons and activities empower you to take back control of your health.

In addition to improving overall health, you'll find practical tools to address liver-specific conditions such as non-alcoholic fatty liver, hepatitis, or cirrhosis, as well as common symptoms like brain fog, digestive upset, insomnia, mysterious skin rashes or itching, joint pain, jaw clenching, tooth grinding, high blood pressure, and high cholesterol. Take the first step toward better health today and discover the power of a liver-centered mindful approach to a balanced, healthier, and happier life.

“Dr. Kim brings sharp wit, grounded wisdom, and heartfelt guidance to the complex journey of rebalancing your relationship with alcohol.” - Ralph Remington, author and artist