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Good stress  by Jeff Krasno

Good stress

Jeff Krasno

"Jeff Krasno, the founder and CEO of the global wellness platform Commune Media, thought he was pretty healthy. Though he suffered from brain fog, chronic fatigue, and bouts of insomnia, those symptoms seemed utterly normal in today's society. When he learned...

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Food noise  by Jack Mosley

Food noise

Jack Mosley

"In a world captivated by the promise of GLP-1 drugs - Ozempic, Wegovy, Mounjaro and others - one question remains: how do you lose weight well and sustain it for life? How do you drown out all the food noise? This groundbreaking guide by Dr Jack Mosley builds...

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Bizarre  by Marc Dingman

Bizarre

Marc Dingman

"The human brain is an impossibly complex and delicate instrument - capable of extraordinary calculations, abundant creativity and linguistic dexterity. But the brain is not just the most brilliant of evolutionary wonders. It's also one of the most bizarre....

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How to winter  by Kari Leibowitz

How to winter

Kari Leibowitz

"Nobody can change the weather, but Dr. Kari Leibowitz's groundbreaking How to Winter will help you dramatically shift how you feel about the darkest and coldest of the seasons. Leibowitz is the world's foremost winter psychology mindset expert, and in How to...

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Push back  by Amy B. Tuteur

Push back

Amy B. Tuteur

"A Harvard-trained physician examines the role of guilt in today's childbirth and early parenting choices, challenging popular misconceptions while arguing that the natural parenting movement is capitalizing on practices that serve to manipulate rather than...

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A parent's guide to autism spectrum disorder

A parent's guide to autism spectrum disorder

"This guide is intended to help parents understand what autism spectrum disorder (ASD) is, recognize common signs and symptoms, and find the resources they need. It's important to remember that help is available. Autism is a group of developmental brain...

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Sacred oils  by Felicity Warner

Sacred oils

Felicity Warner

"Sacred oils are part of a mysterious and ancient art that dates back thousands of years. Their knowledge is passed from master to master - only a handful of people alive hold this knowledge. Among them is Felicity Warner, a healer and...

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The hormone fix  by Anna Cabeca

The hormone fix

Anna Cabeca

"As women approach menopause, many start to experience the physical and emotional indignities of hormonal fluctuation: metabolic stall and weight gain, hot flashes and night sweats, insomnia, memory loss or brain fog, irritability, low libido, and painful sex....

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The Latina anti-diet  by Dalina Soto

The Latina anti-diet

Dalina Soto

"Challenges diet culture by integrating intuitive eating with cultural cuisines, using the author's method to help readers embrace foods of their culture, confront negative food narratives, and honor their health while celebrating the flavors and traditions...

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Your body already knows  by Nidhi Bhanshali Pandya

Your body already knows

Nidhi Bhanshali Pandya

"Your Body Already Knows by Nidhi Pandya is a practical guide to transforming your life in 21 days through Ayurveda. The book simplifies the ancient principles of Ayurveda into actionable steps for modern living, focusing on improving sleep, gut health, mood,...

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Social anxiety  by Laura (Laura L. C.) Johnson

Social anxiety

Laura (Laura L. C.) Johnson

"Feeling anxious around people? Not sure where to start? Then this user-friendly, practical resource might be exactly what you're looking for. This workbook helps you tackle your fear of judgment and worry about what others think of you. You'll find simple...

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Tripping over the truth  by Travis Christofferson

Tripping over the truth

Travis Christofferson

"Updated and Expanded Edition. A masterful synchronization of history and cutting-edge science shines new light on humanities darkest diagnosis. In the wake of the Cancer Genome Atlas project's failure to provide a legible roadmap to a cure for cancer,...

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Women's health all-in-one

Women's health all-in-one

"A complete guide to total wellness, for women of all ages. Women's Health All-in-One For Dummies is a guide to health, healing, balance, and prevention at every age. Improve your own health and help close the gender health gap by learning everything you need...

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Aging or Alzheimer's?  by Kenneth Frumkin

Aging or Alzheimer's?

Kenneth Frumkin

"Two of three Americans will experience cognitive impairment by the age of 70. But is it natural age-related forgetfulness, or the early indication of Alzheimer's Disease or other types of dementia? How worried should older people--or their families and...

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Principles of occupational health and hygiene

Principles of occupational health and hygiene

"Now in its fourth edition, Principles of Occupational Health and Hygiene:An Introduction allows for early career occupational hygienists and occupational health and safety professionals or students to develop their basic skills and knowledge to anticipate,...

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Motivational interviewing  by William R. (William Richard) Miller

Motivational interviewing

William R. (William Richard) Miller

"Now in a fully rewritten fourth edition, this is the authoritative presentation of motivational interviewing (MI), the powerful approach to facilitating change. It has been updated and streamlined to be even more user-friendly as a practitioner guide and...

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Plants that heal  by Rachel Newcombe

Plants that heal

Rachel Newcombe

"From garden herbs and flowers to foraged fruits and berries, plants have the power to nourish and heal. Used in home remedies and by professional herbalists for thousands of years, nature’s medicine chest offers incredible healing benefits for body, mind, and...

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Growing together  by Carson Meyer

Growing together

Carson Meyer

"In this groundbreaking pregnancy book, Carson Meyer draws on her experience as a birth doula helping hundreds of families welcome their babies into the world. With a holistic focus on wellness, health, and spirituality, Growing Together offers birthing...

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Self-care for winter  by Suzy Reading

Self-care for winter

Suzy Reading

"A 7-step guide to winter: how to not only survive the winter months but to thrive in them. Are you feeling it too? The genuine urge to bunker in, a growing need for rest, a deep desire to seek comfort? As the days become shorter and the cold descends,...

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Unshrunk  by Laura Delano

Unshrunk

Laura Delano

"The powerful memoir of one woman's experience with psychiatric diagnoses and medication, and her journey to discover her true self outside the mental health system At age thirteen, Laura Delano's parents brought her to her first psychiatrist who quickly...

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Life on the bridge  by Kaelynn Partlow

Life on the bridge

Kaelynn Partlow

"You've heard from autistic authors. You've heard from therapists. Now hear from on extraordinary young woman who's both. Experience autism from the inside out through a rare fusion of professional skill and personal understanding. Reshape what you know about...

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The Whiteboard Daily book of cues for everyone  by Karl Eagleman

The Whiteboard Daily book of cues for everyone

Karl Eagleman

"Karl Eagleman, bestselling author and revered coach, delivers a new set of visually stunning movement cues that are tailored to everyone. The coaching world has been using cues to help teams and individual athletes find success. Now weekend warriors, casual...

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Stronger  by Michael Joseph Gross

Stronger

Michael Joseph Gross

"From the battlefields of Homer's Iliad where muscles first enter world literature, to the Victorian-era gymnasiums where women undertake a radical experiment in strength training, to the retirement home in Boston where a young doctor discovers that lifting...

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Private parts  by Eleanor Thom

Private parts

Eleanor Thom

"Like 1 in 10 women in the UK, Eleanor Thom has endometriosis and she thinks that it's time to talk a bit more about our private parts. Part memoir, part guide book and part survival guide, Private Parts retraces Eleanor's own journey with endometriosis,...

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Yoga for pelvic floor and postpartum health  by Meagen Satinsky

Yoga for pelvic floor and postpartum health

Meagen Satinsky

"The first comprehensive anatomy and yoga practice manual for postpartum pelvic healing-a gender-inclusive guide to poses, practices, and exercises for pelvic-floor, pain, dysfunction, and recovery"--Publisher's description.

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Thou shalt not be aware  by Alice Miller

Thou shalt not be aware

Alice Miller

"Originally published in 1984, Thou Shalt Not Be Aware explodes Freud's notions of "infantile sexuality" and helps to bring to the world's attention the brutal reality of child abuse, changing forever our thoughts of "traditional" methods of child-rearing. Dr....

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The Australian guide to living well with endometriosis  by Maree Davenport

The Australian guide to living well with endometriosis

Maree Davenport

"The Australian Guide to Living Well with Endometriosis aims to help you recognise, manage and treat this life-altering condition. Drawing on the latest medical research as well as the real-world experiences of diverse Aussie women, it delivers science-backed...

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Alive  by Gabriel Weston

Alive

Gabriel Weston

"A profound and provocative journey through the human body from the award-winning writer, broadcaster and surgeon. What does it mean to live in a body? What stories can our organs tell? For Gabriel Weston, there was always something missing from the anatomy...

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The power of hot & cold  by Katja Pantzar

The power of hot & cold

Katja Pantzar

"Dive into the unique world of hot and cold via Finland, where a good steam and an icy dip in a lake or the sea are the foundations of wellbeing for mind, body and soul.This definitive guide by two experts takes readers on a journey into the transformative...

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Unmasking for life  by Devon Price

Unmasking for life

Devon Price

"Live your best, unashamedly unmasked Autistic life with this invaluable resource featuring tools for navigating friendships, family, work, love, and life, from the author of Unmasking Autism. So you've discovered what 'masking' is, how you're doing it, and...

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Hello sleep  by Jade (Sleep psychologist) Wu

Hello sleep

Jade (Sleep psychologist) Wu

""Hello Sleep is a practical and compassionate guide to having a better relationship with sleep and overcoming insomnia from Jade Wu, an experienced expert in behavioral sleep medicine. For many people who have trouble sleeping, each night is an anxious...

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Have a good trip  by Eugenia Bone

Have a good trip

Eugenia Bone

"From a much-loved expert and popular science writer comes this straight-from-the-trenches report on how and why folks from all walks of life are using magic mushrooms to enhance their lives. Interest in psychedelic mushrooms has never been greater--or the...

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The ageless brain  by Dale E. Bredesen

The ageless brain

Dale E. Bredesen

"Dr. Dale Bredesen is a pioneer in the field of neurodegenerative research. He has, in published clinical studies, reversed the symptoms of Alzheimer's and dementia. In The Ageless Brain, he shares the latest, cutting-edge science on neurodegeneration,...

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The gut-brain paradox:  by Steven R. Gundry

The gut-brain paradox:

Steven R. Gundry

"Dr. Steven R. Gundry, the New York Times bestselling author of the groundbreaking Plant Paradox series, shares compelling evidence that our gut microbiome is driving our thoughts, feelings, behaviors, and our mental, emotional, and neuronal health―and shows...

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Midlife matters  by Katie Taylor

Midlife matters

Katie Taylor

"Your guide to thriving in midlife. Women have been conditioned to look out for everyone else, especially in midlife. Between raising a family, caring for ageing parents, striving in our careers and tackling never-ending to-do lists - we can often find...

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To tend & to hold  by Eileen S. Rosete

To tend & to hold

Eileen S. Rosete

"To Tend and to Hold is a gentle companion for women who are enduring, grieving, and healing from pregnancy and infant loss. Authored by a marriage and family counselor who has suffered from pregnancy loss, this book provides care to those who have also...

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The natural supplement & nutrition guide  by Henrietta Norton

The natural supplement & nutrition guide

Henrietta Norton

"Transform your life through better nutrition. From acne to anxiety, strength to sleep, cure your ailments, boost your energy and transform your health with this practical and accessible guide from qualified nutritional therapist and founder of Food-Grown...

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The muscle ladder  by Jeff Nippard

The muscle ladder

Jeff Nippard

"The Muscle Ladder: Get Jacked Using Science is the best all-in-one science-based guide for building a strong and muscular physique. Jeff Nippard, professional natural bodybuilder and coach, has developed a clear blueprint for anyone at any level to achieve...

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Fitness without limits  by Ben Mudge

Fitness without limits

Ben Mudge

"We all imagine our own limits. Here, the Compassionate Coach Ben Mudge shows even the least experienced of us how to identify those barriers - and smash through them. Diagnosed with cystic fibrosis, Ben was told he could be dead before his twenties and faced...

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Nutrition for ADHD and dyslexia  by Emma Derbyshire

Nutrition for ADHD and dyslexia

Emma Derbyshire

"A practical guide to supporting ADHD and dyslexic brain health, written by an expert in nutrition and neurodiversity. With recipes, case studies, and take-home pointers--this guide focuses on improving cognitive function, energy levels and emotional...

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Kettlebell training  by Steve Cotter

Kettlebell training

Steve Cotter

"The second edition of Kettlebell Training highlights training frequency, load, volume, intensity, and duration; how to accomplish progressive resistance; ways to train the various energy systems of the body; and the general and specific skills involved in...

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Adult autism essentials  by Jason Jones

Adult autism essentials

Jason Jones

"Navigating adult autism with confidence and compassion. Are you or a loved one feeling overwhelmed by an adult autism diagnosis? Do you struggle with daily challenges and want to leverage the unique strengths autism brings? Look no further. "Adult Autism...

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Myths of menopause

Myths of menopause

"Discover the truth behind the myths veiling menopause. 'Myths of Menopause' illuminates this stage of the female hormone odyssey with insights from some of the world's leading experts, empowering women with the wisdom and understanding to navigate this...

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Carbon  by Paul Hawken

Carbon

Paul Hawken

"Carbon is the only element that animates the entirety of the living world. Though comprising a tiny fraction of Earth's composition, our planet is lifeless without it. Yet it is maligned as the driver of climate change, scorned as an errant element blamed for...

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Dr. Colbert's healthy brain zone  by Don Colbert

Dr. Colbert's healthy brain zone

Don Colbert

"The key ingredient to fighting memory loss, dementia, and Alzheimer's isn't in prescriptions or unnatural treatments. It's in a healthy, gut-friendly diet! This book will give you insight about the science behind the brain-gut connection so you can make wise...

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The power of prions  by Michel Brahic

The power of prions

Michel Brahic

"The remarkable family of proteins that can make us very ill-but can also be linked to long-term memory, immunity, and the origin of life. Over the last decade, scientists have discovered the importance and widespread presence in the body of a remarkable...

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How to eat well for adults with ADHD  by Rebecca Marie King

How to eat well for adults with ADHD

Rebecca Marie King

"From a registered dietitian living with ADHD, discover a comprehensive guide to cooking and eating as an adult ADHDer, packed with simple strategies, practical tools, and 40 ADHD-friendly recipes. Figuring out how to nourish your body and mind when you have...

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Allergy  by William E. Berger

Allergy

William E. Berger

"Allergy For Dummies is your one-stop source for comprehensive information on the different types of allergies and their triggers, along with tips on allergy management and prevention. Accessible, Dummies-style explanations will help you deal with hay fever,...

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The apothecary's wife  by Karen Bloom Gevirtz

The apothecary's wife

Karen Bloom Gevirtz

"The running joke in Europe for centuries was that anyone in a hurry to die should call the doctor. As far back as ancient Greece, physicians were notorious for administering painful and often fatal treatments – and charging for the privilege. For the most...

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A history of the world in six plagues  by Edna Bonhomme

A history of the world in six plagues

Edna Bonhomme

"Epidemic diseases enter the world by chance, but they become catastrophic by human design. With clear-eyed research and lush prose, A History of the World in Six Plagues shows that throughout history, outbreaks of disease have further expanded the racial,...

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Someone like me

Someone like me

"An expansive anthology of creative non-fiction, memoir, graphic storytelling and more from a stellar line-up of Autistic gender-diverse and women writers. While the 'nerdy white man' stereotype of Autism dominates in media and popular culture, other Autistic...

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Brain health  by Sarah (Neuroscientist) McKay

Brain health

Sarah (Neuroscientist) McKay

"The brain is your hardest-working organ. Brain health for dummies shows you how to support its many functions, so it can keep thriving for years to come. Brain health is important for your mood and mental health, performance at school and work, and your...

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The future loves you  by Ariel Zeleznikow-Johnston

The future loves you

Ariel Zeleznikow-Johnston

"A brilliant young neuroscientist explains how to preserve our minds indefinitely, enabling future generations to choose to revive us. Just as surgeons once believed pain was good for their patients, some argue today that death brings meaning to life. But...

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The upside of OCD  by Michael Alcée

The upside of OCD

Michael Alcée

"Using vivid case examples, practical exercises, personal anecdotes, and inspiring stories, The Upside of OCD integrates the best of what's already out there for OCD treatment with a new relational twist that will take your treatment to a whole new...

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I quit sugar for life  by Sarah Wilson

I quit sugar for life

Sarah Wilson

"I Quit Sugar, Sarah Wilson helped tens of thousands of Australians to kick the habit. In I Quit Sugar for Life, Sarah shows you how to be sugar-free forever. Drawing on extensive research and her own tried and tested methods, Sarah has designed a program to...

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Nerdy, shy, and socially inappropriate  by Cynthia A. Kim

Nerdy, shy, and socially inappropriate

Cynthia A. Kim

"Cynthia Kim shares all the quirkyness of living with Asperger Syndrome (ASD) in this accessible, witty and honest guide. From being labelled nerdy and shy as an undiagnosed child to redefining herself when diagnosed with Asperger Syndrome as an adult, she...

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How to menopause  by Tamsen Fadal

How to menopause

Tamsen Fadal

"Menopause needs a rebrand. Like it or not, women are finding themselves in the middle of a global transition: by 2025, 1.1 billion women will be in menopause. There's been nothing like it since the women's movement caught fire in the late 60s and early 70s,...

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The age of diagnosis  by Suzanne O'Sullivan

The age of diagnosis

Suzanne O'Sullivan

"From a neurologist and award-winning author of The Sleeping Beauties, a meticulous and compassionate exploration of how our culture of medical diagnosis can harm, rather than help, patients. I'm a neurologist. Diagnosis is my bread and butter. So why then...

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Your guide to cellular health  by Joseph Mercola

Your guide to cellular health

Joseph Mercola

"In Your Guide to Cellular Health, Dr. Mercola reveals how optimizing your cellular energy can unlock vibrant health, longevity, and resilience. This essential book offers the knowledge and practical strategies you need to reclaim your vitality. In Your Guide...

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The brain that changes itself  by Norman Doidge

The brain that changes itself

Norman Doidge

"A new science called neuroplasticity is overthrowing the old notion that the human brain is immutable. Psychoanalyst Doidge traveled the country to meet both the brilliant scientists championing neuroplasticity and the people whose lives they've...

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You can't screw this up  by Adam Bornstein

You can't screw this up

Adam Bornstein

"Diets don't work because they are designed to be short-term and not suited for real life. It's a game you can't win. It's time to embrace a refreshing apporach that helps you stress less and lets you enjoy food (including takeout!) without the...

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The cancer roadmap  by Elizabeth Ball

The cancer roadmap

Elizabeth Ball

"What is cancer? What causes it, and why do some people get it, while others don't? And with so much conflicting information now available – who can we really trust for sensible medical advice anyway? We all want certainty and hope for ourselves or those we...

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Born to walk  by Mark Sisson

Born to walk

Mark Sisson

"The romanticized notion that humans are "born to run" has buoyed the so-called running boom of the past 50 years: well-intentioned fitness enthusiasts lacing up their cushioned shoes and plodding down roads and trails in pursuit of the runner's high, a trim...

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Momma and the meaning of life  by Irvin D. Yalom

Momma and the meaning of life

Irvin D. Yalom

"Bestselling author of Love's Executioner and The Gift of Therapy, psychotherapist Irvin D. Yalom probes further into the mysteries of the therapeutic encounter in this entertaining and thoughtful collection. In six enthralling stories drawn from his own...

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Everything is tuberculosis  by John Green

Everything is tuberculosis

John Green

"In 2019, John Green met Henry, a young tuberculosis patient at Lakka Government Hospital in Sierra Leone while traveling with Partners in Health. John became fast friends with Henry, a boy with spindly legs and a big, goofy smile. In the years since that...

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Sit, stay, grow  by Angelika Von Sanden

Sit, stay, grow

Angelika Von Sanden

"Sit, Stay, Grow is a book about finding new perspectives on life through mindful interactions with your dog. In this book, counsellor Angelika von Sanden invites us to face life's challenges supported by our furry friends, but also to join into their...

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I quit sugar  by Sarah Wilson

I quit sugar

Sarah Wilson

""Who doesn't crave sugar? And who doesn't believe that if she ate less sugar, she would feel healthier--lighter, more rested, energized, and even more beautiful? It's just breaking the addiction that seems so hard. "If not a sweet treat," we ask, "then...

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Fasting cancer  by Valter Longo

Fasting cancer

Valter Longo

"A groundbreaking guide to how fasting and nutritechnology are revolutionizing the prevention and treatment of cancer, from the bestselling author of The Longevity Diet. Despite all our scientific advances, which have allowed us to prevent and treat so many...

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Air-borne  by Carl Zimmer

Air-borne

Carl Zimmer

"Every day we draw in two thousand gallons of air—and thousands of living things. From the ground to the stratosphere, the air teems with invisible life. This last great biological frontier remains so mysterious that it took over two years for scientists to...

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Momma and the meaning of life  by Irvin D. Yalom

Momma and the meaning of life

Irvin D. Yalom

"Using the medium of six case studies, Dr Irvin Yalom reveals the intricacies of pyschological landscapes, and the unique dynamics of clients and therapists." --Publisher description.

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If you meet the Buddha on the road, kill him!  by Sheldon Kopp

If you meet the Buddha on the road, kill him!

Sheldon Kopp

This is a great read for someone thinking about thinking. That could be someone trying to understand themselves better or how the world works or why things are the way they are. A witty and honest account from the author who exposes much of himself in this...

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Traumatized  by Kati Morton

Traumatized

Kati Morton

"An accessible guide to understand what trauma is, how PTSD is diagnosed, being aware that it can have a late onset, what can happen if it goes untreated--and how social media can be triggering our trauma"--Publisher's description.

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Multiple sclerosis  by Rosalind Kalb

Multiple sclerosis

Rosalind Kalb

"Everyone's MS is different - learn the best way to manage yours. Multiple sclerosis (MS) is a chronic, unpredictable autoimmune disease that affects millions of people worldwide. It poses unique challenges for people with MS and their care partners because...

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The brain's way of healing  by Norman Doidge

The brain's way of healing

Norman Doidge

"The phenomenon of neuroplasticity - the discovery that the brain can change its own structure and function in response to mental experience - is the most important development in our understanding of the brain and mind since the beginning of modern science....

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Live forever?  by John S. Tregoning

Live forever?

John S. Tregoning

"With over 17,000 known diseases affecting humans, and countless poisons, carcinogens and toxins in our environment, it's a miracle that our bodies manage to keep us alive. And that is, of course, if they don't betray us themselves, whether through cancers or...

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Kiss your dentist goodbye  by Ellie Phillips

Kiss your dentist goodbye

Ellie Phillips

"In this book, Dr. Phillips emphasizes explains the importance of bacterial balance for oral health, highlighting how it will never be attained through excessive flossing, aggressive cleanings, or the indiscriminate killing of mouth bacteria. She exposes the...

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A gut mood solution  by Gordon Parker

A gut mood solution

Gordon Parker

"If you are diagnosed with bipolar disorder, conventional medications aren't always effective - and they often have disturbing side-effects. What if there was a completely different treatment?"--Publisher's description.

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Validation  by Caroline Fleck

Validation

Caroline Fleck

"Unlock the secret to true and lasting change. We all spend a lot of energy trying to get people to listen to us, and despite our best efforts, we often fail. But what if the secret to influencing others was to demonstrate acceptance? Enter validation -...

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The secrets to ultimate weight loss  by author Chef AJ

The secrets to ultimate weight loss

author Chef AJ

"Plant-based diet expert Chef AJ provides you with not only tips and techniques to begin your weight-loss journey but also the secrets to tasty homemade dishes that will fill you up without adding on the pounds"--Publisher's description.

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The actor and his body  by Litz Pisk

The actor and his body

Litz Pisk

"Litz Pisk was widely regarded as the most influential teacher of modern theatre movement of the 20th Century. She innovated and advocated a physical training that sought to combine awareness, emotion and imagination specifically for the actor's craft. Her...

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This book could save your life  by Ben West

This book could save your life

Ben West

"In 2018, Ben's world collapsed around him when he unexpectedly lost his brother to suicide. In the raw aftermath of this tragedy, Ben found the strength to learn, educate and campaign about mental health. He also wrote this book as a reminder that in despair...

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Our brains, our selves  by Masud Husain

Our brains, our selves

Masud Husain

"Leading neurologist Masud Husain shares seven fascinating and surprising cases of brain disorders from across his career - and what they can teach us about our own brains. What makes us who we are? Is it our background that creates our identities? Or our...

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Psychedelic outlaws  by Joanna Kempner

Psychedelic outlaws

Joanna Kempner

"Professor of Sociology Dr. Joanna Kemper follows a group of people united only by debilitating cluster headaches, who, after coming together in the early days of the internet, developed their own medicine from home-grown mushrooms, produced near-clinical...

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Unblock your purpose  by Francesca Sipma

Unblock your purpose

Francesca Sipma

"Introduces HypnoBreathwork, a groundbreaking synthesis of conscious breathing, hypnosis, and visualization that can be used to access intuition, enter flow states, and optimize personal performance across a range of tasks"--Publisher's description.

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Brain boost  by Barbara J. Sahakian

Brain boost

Barbara J. Sahakian

"Your mental health is as important as your physical health and, in times of stress, it's vital to have enhanced cognition and reserves of resilience. This book is packed with practical tips, based on scientific evidence, that will teach you how to implement...

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Menopause is hot  by Mariella Frostrup

Menopause is hot

Mariella Frostrup

"Renowned journalists Mariella Frostrup and Alice Smellie are here to tell listeners everything they need to know about menopause, with a mix of smart humor and comforting reassurance. In this guide that doesn't shy away from any topic, the authors open up...

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Outshining trauma  by Ralph De La Rosa

Outshining trauma

Ralph De La Rosa

"Discover a path for post-traumatic growth, spiritual insight, and deep compassion for the most challenging parts of yourself. Ralph De La Rosa integrates Richard Schwartz's extremely successful Internal Family Systems (IFS) model with Buddhist meditation...

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We're not broken  by Eric Garcia

We're not broken

Eric Garcia

"In this groundbreaking debut, Eric Garcia draws from his own experiences as an autistic journalist to discuss the social and policy gaps that exist in supporting those on the spectrum. From education to healthcare, he explores how autistic people wrestle with...

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Typed words, loud voices

Typed words, loud voices

"Written by a coalition of writers who type to talk and believe it is neither logical nor fair that some people should be expected to prove themselves every time they have something to say"--Publisher's description.

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Seven deadly sins  by Guy Leschziner

Seven deadly sins

Guy Leschziner

"Seven Deadly Sins will explore the underlying nature of the seven deadly sins, their neuroscientific and psychological basis, and their origin in our genes. Gluttony. Greed. Sloth. Pride. Envy. Lust. Anger. These are The Seven Deadly Sins, the vices of...

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The psychology of menopause  by Marie Percival

The psychology of menopause

Marie Percival

"The Psychology of Menopause provides a useful and positive guide to understanding the psychological, social, and sexual changes that occur during and following menopause. Going beyond hot flushes and HRT, it focuses on how to enhance psychological...

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Rongoā rākau Māori herbal medicine  by Donna Kerridge

Rongoā rākau Māori herbal medicine

Donna Kerridge

"This booklet has been prepared in order to share the philosophy and practice of making Māori herbal medicine and to encourage its use among friends and families. The aim is to reinforce the importance of and give context to tikanga Māori in relationship to...

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Children's health A-Z  by Leila Masson

Children's health A-Z

Leila Masson

"In this expanded edition, you'll find not only practical advice on managing common childhood illnesses like colds, rashes and allergies naturally, but also newly added chapters dedicated to understanding and supporting your child's mental health. From...

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Sod seventy!  by J. A. Muir (John Armstrong Muir) Gray

Sod seventy!

J. A. Muir (John Armstrong Muir) Gr...

"Sod 70! Keep fit, keep the brain going, and with a spot of good fortune you can be living a fulfilling, active life in your 70s, 80s, 90s and beyond! Too many people think that ageing inevitably causes problems after seventy, but a lot of these can in fact be...

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Healing psychedelics  by Micah Stover

Healing psychedelics

Micah Stover

"Psychedelics are a catalyst for deeper healing. Discover the healing power of psychedelics from a certified psychedelic therapist on your journey through trauma. Psychedelics are showing great promise as a new way to heal trauma and improve emotional...

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