Health & Fitness

The Little Book of Yoga is an inspiring introduction to everything you need to enhance your life using Yoga.

Whether you're new to the practice or have been mastering flows for longer, this portable guide reinforces the tenants of the physical, mental and spiritual practices that yoga embodies. Containing all of the information you need, The Little Book of Yoga outlines the different kinds of yoga, the benefits derived from practicing and busting the silly myths that surround it. Distilled in bite-size, digestible sections, you can expect to learn how to achieve mobility and to improve the body's ability to cope with common ailments through this form of exercise, as well as how this regime can lead to spiritual development and enlightenment.

The Little Book of Aromatherapy demonstrates how each essential oil works, what it can be used for, and when to consult a professional.

This mini manual covers ways of blending oils for special purposes and shows which essences blend well with others. Readers can learn about the health and emotional benefits that oils can provide, and can even pick up tips on using oils to treat animals or around the house.

Sample content: Cedarwood

Note: Cedarwood should not be used during pregnancy. Cedarwood essential oil is said to have a calming, grounding effect on the nervous system, and on a spiritual level it brings people together. It has a pleasant woody, smoky aroma that blends well with bergamot, frankincense, jasmine, lavender, neroli and rose. Users often find that cedarwood instills a sense of peace, and it is favored by those who meditate. Cedarwood stimulates the lymphatic system, which makes it excellent for respiratory conditions such as catarrh, asthma or bronchitis.

The Little Book of Nutrients is the best small guide to nutrients on the planet.

This tiny title breaks down vitamins, minerals, trace elements and other food constituents to highlight their importance, and the way that they work to keep us healthy. It shows us the items that are essential for health and how to ensure that we are eating enough of them. And although much of the book is about plant based foods, this isn't a book for vegans - it includes meat, poultry, fish, eggs and dairy foods, and even recommends a little red wine for a healthy diet.

Minerals

Magnesium:Anti-stress mineral that reduces muscle spasms and eases pre-menstrual syndrome.

Best sources: nuts, figs, soya beans, wholegrain cereals, meat, fish, seafood.

The Bone-strength Plan guides the reader through the science behind bones and why osteoporosis and other bone diseases and problems occur, and offers a comprehensive plan (including easy exercises and recipes) for increasing the strength of your bones.

Bones play a vital role in the body. They provide structure, protect organs and anchor muscles. Protecting bone health and preventing the early onset of osteoporosis is vital and easier than you think.

The Bone-strength Plan guides the reader through the science behind bones and why osteoporosis and other bone diseases and problems occur ; it looks at lifestyle measures to be taken such as weight management and explains the importance of the right kind of exercise - offering easy workouts that can be done at home. Featuring key ingredients and nutrients that are needed for bone health, there are 30 easy and delicious recipes making this book a comprehensive plan for increasing the strength of your bones.

Although it may be small in size, the Little Book of Detox punches well above its weight. For those who want to understand the way the body reacts to different foods, this book will give you the answers. It demonstrates how to rid the body of toxins and the effect that this will have, as well as exploring how things like de-cluttering the home and workplace or changing the products that you use in your house can help the mind and emotions to detoxify. 

An introduction to everything you need to enhance your life using nature's pharmacy.

This tiny guide will teach you everything you need to know about herbalism, the therapeutic use of plants as medicine for holistic healing, also known as Phytotherapy. The Little Book of Herbalism and Natural Healing demonstrates how herbs can be used to strengthen the body's functions and enable it to heal itself, often without resorting to antibiotics. Whether you want to learn how to use herbs for common everyday ailments or how to grow your own herbs and use them in cooking, this trusty tome is the perfect companion.

The Little Book of Sleep has all the information you need to enhance your life with a good night's sleep.

How much sleep is normal? What might be preventing you from sleeping well? This trusty tome deals with both of these questions and more. The Little Book of Sleep shows which foods are over-stimulating and which are calming, looks at dreams and what they mean, provides advice on surviving long plane journeys and avoiding the dreaded jetlag, and ends with a few sleepy myths that will have you nodding off in no time.

Top Tips to Ease the Stress There are some ways to make shift work more bearable. 1. When you are working, make sure the light is bright, and when you are meant to be sleeping, make sure the room is dark. 2. Don't wait until the night you start your shift to change sleeping patterns. Try to go to bed a little later each night in order to anticipate the change it will make to your wake-sleep patterns. 3. Eat proper meals and don't resort to convenience food and alcohol to help you wind down. You will cope better if you eat nourishing food.