Health

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'An extraordinary and deeply moving book that will make you think about family, friendship, love, religion, death and perhaps most of all, the human spirit' - Irish Sunday Independent

An inspiring and entertaining true story of a sceptic's journey into the world of meditation and alternative health. 'Just when the medical profession had given up on me and I on it, just when I seemed to be walled up in a life sentence of chronic pain, someone proposed a bizarre way out: sit still, they said, and breathe.' Teach Us to Sit Still is the visceral, thought-provoking and improbably entertaining story of Tim Parks' quest to overcome ill health. Bedevilled by a crippling condition which nobody could explain or relieve,... read more

"A small triumph of narrative artistry, luxuriantly written and full of bone-dry humor." The Spectator

"A searingly honest, viscerally vivid, darkly comic self-examination of the connections between writing, personality and health." David Lodge

"A mystery story written with extraordinary nerve and eloquence...The result is harrowing, mordant and unforgettable." David Shields

Shortly before his 44th birthday, John Diamond received a call from the doctor who had removed a lump from his neck. Having been assured for the previous 2 years that this was a benign cyst, Diamond was told that it was cancerous. This is the story of Diamond's life with, and without, a lump.

Drawing on the wisdom of an eclectic range of thinkers and writers, on medieval calendars and manorial records and, as ever, on Tom's own honestly recounted and frequently imperfect attempts to travel the road to self-sufficiency, Brave Old World is designed to give us all hope. Why, he asks, shouldn't we return to the ideals of a pre-capitalist, pre-Puritan, pre-consumerist world of feasting, dancing, horse-riding, wood-chopping, fire-laying, poultry-rearing, bartering, bread-baking and bee-keeping? From January to December, Brave... read more

What's the hippest way to be green? Making your own hair conditioner, mouth rinse, lip gloss, and hand cream would be a start. Natural beauty maven Lauren Cox is bringing bath and body into the twenty-first century with easy, economical, and eco-friendly projects, featuring au courant ingredients-hemp oil, red tea, soy milk, flax seed oil, and goat's milk - that are increasingly easy to find. Recycled bottling and green gift-giving ideas round out this stylish how-to manual for the DIY generation. So whether you're a crafty chica r... read more

A revolutionary new interactive programme of daily personal reflection and lifestyle change for healthy and sustainable weight-loss for individuals or groups. Not a diet, Fat Chance! focuses on learning how slim people eat. Over 12 weeks readers learn to change the way they think about themselves, their priorities, about food and the way they eat, deal with emotional hunger, work with their body, get active, eat well, be set free from overeating forever and discover the slim person they were meant to be.

A monumental work by one of the world's leading medical researchers that radically redefines our understanding of life and health.

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A practical self-help guide for anyone who has suffered a stroke and is seeking information to speed their return to health. It is the author's personal story of having a stroke whilst cycling in the Himalayas. The book describes his determined journey toward rehabilitation and, finally, to getting back on his bike.

This easy to read patient handbook provides the reader with an active self-treatment plan to quickly and effectively treat and prevent the return of your neck pain and other related pains, such as shoulder pain and headaches. Most people can abolish even long-term pain by themselves if they carefully follow the programme described in this book.

If you or a loved one has been given the very difficult news of a cancer diagnosis, then naturally you will want to do everything possible to beat the disease, and to increase the quality of life through the treatment. As part of that, you will almost certainly either use or consider complementary therapies. Complementary therapies are those treatments that work alongside conventional medical treatments, and while they cannot cure cancer, they can play a significant part in supporting cancer patients through their fight with the di... read more

Drawing on the author's background in the biological sciences, this title illustrates the many ailments that honey can help alleviate, including IBS and gastric ulcers, and argues it is essential for healthy living - boosting the immune system and helping prevent certain diseases.

Two new titles in this ground-breaking series, each featuring amazing computer-generated 3D anatomical images highlighting key muscle groups.Massage Anatomy takes you on a journey of relaxation and wellness that progresses from mastering the basic movements to learning how to put together a complete massage plan.Pilates Anatomy takes you into a new dimension of this world-renowned exercise system that develops muscle synergy and body alignment. Photographs and illustrations demonstrate how target muscles work in each exercise.Highl... read more

A Guide to Recipes and Herbal Remedies

In this timely book, Jo Revill explores the nature of allergies, why they are on the rise, and what we can do about it. The first chapters explain what an allergy is, helping you to understand your body's response to allergens. Jo also discusses the most credible theories about why allergies are on the increase - is high pollution, an obsession with hygiene and exposure to chemicals the reason behind our allergies, which is an affliction that rises with a nation's prosperity (before the Berlin Wall came down, Eastern Germany had ve... read more

Every day we make decisions about our health

In SAY NO TO DIABETES, nutrition expert Patrick Holford presents a complete action plan for sufferers of type-1 diabetes, type-2 diabetes and the forerunner of type-2 diabetes, metabolic syndrome. He outlines the causes of the current diabetes 'epidemic' and explains the 10 secrets for preventing and reversing diabetes and metabolic syndrome. Comprehensive yet doable, SAY NO TO DIABETES provides an anti-diabetes diet, recipes, a daily supplement programme and advice on how to undo the damage caused by diabetes and diabetes drugs. B... read more

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For spine-tingling sex, look no further than The Pocket Tantric Super Sex. Packed with tried-and-tested Tantric techniques and inspiring red-hot positions, this little book will take you and your lover to new levels of sexual ecstasy. In Chapter One, The Tantric Way, discover how to bring new meaning to your lovemaking as you slow things down, let go of goals and focus on indulging in the pleasure of the moment. In Chapter Two, Tantric Touch, find original ways to pleasure your lover by zoning in on their hot spots in a variety of... read more

"The Human Body Identification Manual reveals the beauty and intricacy of the human body. This comprehensive visual guide explores the structure and function of all the parts that make up a human being: the bones, muscles, skin, as well as the circucirculatory, respiratory, digestive, and nervous systems, and the fascinating workings of the internal organs and brain. By focusing on the visual, The Human Body Identification Manual allows you to access and comprehend complex anatomical information swiftly and easily. A valuable study... read more

Sexpectations Boy Sexpectations Boy will help you make healthy, positive choices based on the right information. Sexpectations talks to guys (and girls) about when to have sex, how sex happens, why you might (or might not) have sex, what does sex feel like and other important things to know if and when a guy has, or is about to have, sex. But sex isn't just about one person. Sexpectations goes way past how to put on a condom -- it explores the tricky areas of pleasure, desire, relationships and identity, with real life information ... read more