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Love Your Lady Landscape: Trust Your Gut, Care for 'Down There' and Reclaim Your Fierce and Feminine SHE Power - Paperback

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by Lisa Lister (Author)There was a time, roughly 5000 years ago, when SHE Power reigned and lady landscapes were revered. A time when the space between a woman's thighs was considered a power portal with a direct hookup to Source.Love Your Lady Landscape is a healing journey through the terrain of what it is to be a woman. When a woman isn't in alignment with her feminine essence, she may experience exhaustion and overwhelm, lack sexual desire or passion for life, and generally feel "out of s...

Cultured Food for Life: How to Make and Serve Delicious Probiotic Foods for Better Health and Wellness - Paperback

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by Donna Schwenk (Author)Donna Schwenk's world changed when she discovered cultured foods. After a difficult pregnancy and various health problems, she became determined to find answers to what ailed her. And in her quest, she came across the ancient art of home fermentation, a food preparation technique that supercharges everyday foods with beneficial bacteria to balance your digestive system, and vitamins and minerals to enhance your overall health. This simple, natural process has been use...

Secrets from Chuckling Goat: How a Herd of Goats Saved my Family and Started a Business that Became a Natural Health Phenomenon - Paperback

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by Shann Nix Jones (Author)Shann Jones never expected to fall in love with a Welsh farmer at the age of 41. She didn't anticipate leaving her city-girl existence as a radio talk show host in San Francisco to end up running a 25-acre self-sustaining farm in Wales. And she certainly didn't expect to find herself locked in a desperate battle to save her husband's life from a deadly superbug infection, armed only with natural remedies and the probiotic drink they make on the farm. This is a true ...

Strala Yoga: Be Strong, Focused & Ridiculously Happy from the Inside Out - Paperback

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by Tara Stiles (Author)In Strala Yoga, Tara Stiles explains the origin and philosophy of this feelings-based style of yoga, which is spreading like wildfire around the world--from New York City to Barcelona to Singapore. Focusing on the power of combining movement with intuition, Tara walks readers through the importance of moving with ease and creating space in their lives. Strala isn't about strict poses; it's about your body and your abilities. By moving how it feels good to move, readers ...

Guiding Strala: The Yoga Training Manual to Ignite Freedom, Get Connected, and Build Radiant Health and Happiness - Paperback

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by Tara Stiles (Author)Give yourself--and others--the gift of radiant health and happiness with this practical training manual for yoga teachers and aspiring leadersStrala teaches us to release the stress that inhibits our bodies, our minds, and our lives. It begins with a mindset that drops the myth of "no-pain, no-gain," and says our best way to get where we're going is to feel good along the way. It works miracles for our whole health, as we unblock our energy and bring our entire self int...

Chakradance: Move Your Chakras, Change Your Life - Paperback

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by Natalie Southgate (Author)Balance your chakras to improve your life, with the powerful 'moving meditation' of Chakradance. If you like the idea of yoga, but not the challenging poses, Chakradance is for you. If you like the idea of meditation, but find it hard to sit still for more than a few minutes, Chakradance is for you. If you know you've got old 'baggage' to release, but find 'talking therapy' too awkward for words, Chakradance is for you. We all want to achieve that wonderful state ...

Code Red: Know Your Flow, Unlock Your Superpowers, and Create a Bloody Amazing Life. Period. - Paperback

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by Lisa Lister (Author)Your period has power. Embrace your natural cycle, work with your hormones and connect to the innate feminine wisdom of your menstrual cycle. Your period is way more than PMS, carb cravings and lady rage - it's actually a 4-part lady code that, once cracked, will uncover a series of monthly superpowers that can be used to enhance your relationships with others, build a better business, have incredible sex and create a 'bloody' amazing life. Code Red, from the Creatrix o...

Journey Into Healing: Awakening the Wisdom Within You - Paperback

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by Deepak Chopra (Author)In this volume, essential ideas from the work of Deepak Chopra, M.D., are arranged to create a transcendent experience for the reader - a journey into healing. Along the path, we discover that what we think and feel can actually change our biology. We learn to go beyond self-imposed limitations that create disease, and to seek that place inside ourselves that is at one with the infinite intelligence of the universe, the source of life. By the final pages of this book,...

Health Through Balance: An Introduction to Tibetan Medicine - Paperback

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by Yeshi Dhonden (Author), Jeffrey Hopkins (Editor), Jeffrey Hopkins (Translator)Tibetan medicine holistically restores and maintains balance of the body's various systems through a variety of treatments, including diet, behavior modification, and the use of medicine and accessory therapy. Tibetan medicine is delicately responsive to patients' complete symptom patterns--no complaint being disregarded. Its wide variety of curative techniques are clearly explained. Dr. Donden's book was seen on...

Natural Causes: Death, Lies and Politics in America's Vitamin and Herbal Supplement Industry - Paperback

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by Dan Hurley (Author)A riveting work of investigative journalism that charts the rise of the dietary supplement craze and reveals the dangerous--and sometimes deadly--side of these highly popular and completely unregulated products. Over 60 percent of Americans buy and take herbal and dietary supplements for all sorts of reasons--to prevent illness (vitamin C), to ease depression (St. John's wort), to aid weight loss (ephedra), to boost the memory (ginkgo biloba), and even to cure cancer (sh...

The Essential C-Section Guide: Pain Control, Healing at Home, Getting Your Body Back, and Everything Else You Need to Know About a Cesarean Birth - Paperback

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by Maureen Connolly (Author), Dana Sullivan (Author)Childbirth is a life-altering experience for any woman, but a Cesarean delivery can be overwhelming, whether it's unexpected or planned. Despite the fact that roughly one in four babies in the United States is delivered by c-section, very little information about the experience is included in typical pregnancy books and physicians and childbirth educators often gloss over the details. The Essential C-Section Guide is written not only for wom...

Beauty Junkies: In Search of the Thinnest Thighs, Perkiest Breasts, Smoothest Faces, Whitest Teeth, and Skinniest, Most Perfect Toes in America - Paperback

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by Alex Kuczynski (Author)A star writer for the New York Times Styles section captures the follies, frauds, and fanaticism that fuel the American pursuit of youth and beauty in a wickedly revealing excursion into the burgeoning business of cosmetic enhancement. Americans are aging faster and getting fatter than any other population on the planet. At the same time, our popular notions of perfect beauty have become so strict it seems even Barbie wouldn't have a chance of making it into the loca...

Your Perfectly Pampered Pregnancy: Beauty, Health, and Lifestyle Advice for the Modern Mother-To-Be - Paperback

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by Colette Bouchez (Author)The moment a pregnancy is announced, all eyes are on baby. But what about Mom? Not only is her body changing, everything about her lifestyle is turning upside down. A revolutionary new kind of self-help guide, Your Perfectly Pampered Pregnancy puts Mom at center stage, with hundreds of tips on how to have the healthiest, most vibrant pregnancy possible. Culling advice from top medical, beauty, and style sources worldwide, award-winning health reporter Colette Bouche...

On the Down Low: A Journey Into the Lives of Straight Black Men Who Sleep with Men - Paperback

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by J. L. King (Author), E. Lynn Harris (Foreword by), Karen Hunter (Author)A bold exposé of the controversial secret that has potentially dire consequences in many African American communities. Delivering the first frank and thorough investigation of life "on the down low" (the DL), J. L. King exposes a closeted culture of sex between black men who lead "straight" lives. King explores his own past as a DL man, and the path that led him to let go of the lies and bring forth a message that can ...

Gilda's Disease: Personal Experiences and Authoritative Medical Advice on Ovarian Cancer - Paperback

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by Steven Piver (Author)The first book on ovarian cancer for the general reader, this is a comprehensive, compassionate look at a disease millions of people first became aware of with the tragic death of comedienne Gilda Radner in 1989. Dr. Piver, a leading cancer surgeon, discusses the causes of ovarian cancer, preventative measures, classic signs and symptoms, diagnostic tests and genetic screening, the different types of ovarian cancer, the four stages in the disease's progression, and the...

Cancer Talk: Voices of Hope and Endurance from the Group Room, the World's Largest Cancer Support Group - Paperback

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by Selma R. Schimmel (Author), Ann Ed O'Leary (Author), Lam Kam Chuen (Author)For the first time, Cancer Talk provides a support group in a book. Research shows that cancer patients who attend support groups can survive longer and lead fuller lives than patients receiving medical treatment alone. Cancer Talk, based on "The Group Room(R)," the nation's only talk-radio cancer support show, brings hope, information, and inspiration to everyone affected by cancer. Show host Selma Schimmel, a canc...

Yoga Baby: Exercises to Help You Bond with Your Baby Physically, Emotionally, and Spiritually - Paperback

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by Deansin Goodson Parker (Author), Karen W. Bressler (Author)A Whole New Way to Bond with Your Baby As a new parent, you are probably anxious about bonding with your baby. In Yoga Baby, you'll find a stress-free way to begin a healthy lifelong relationship between the two of you. Yoga BabyTM methods range from deep relaxation massage to postures enhancing specific developmental stages for your baby. Exercises are designed for newborns through two-year-olds to do with their mothers and careg...

Foods That Fight Pain: Revolutionary New Strategies for Maximum Pain Relief - Paperback

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by Neal Barnard (Author)Did you know that ginger can prevent migraines and that coffee sometimes cures them? Did you know that rice can calm your digestion, that sugar can make you more sensitive to pain, that evening primrose can ease the symptoms of arthritis? Drawing on new and little-known research from prestigious medical centers around the world, Neal Barnard, M.D., author of Eat Right, Live Longer and Food for Life, shows readers how they can soothe everyday ailments and cure chronic p...

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by Kat Duff (Author)Originally published: New York, Pantheon Books, 1993.Author BiographyKat Duff, born in Minneapolis, Minnesota, is a writer, essayist, and author of both The Alchemy of Illness (1993) and The Secret Life of Sleep (2014). She received her BA from Hampshire College and her MA in counseling and education from Southwestern College in Santa Fe, New Mexico. She resides in New Mexico where she works as a mental health counselor and child forensic interviewer. Number of Pages: 176 ...

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by Nicole Ronsard (Author)The definitive figure-control book from the woman who made cellulite a household word with her phenomenal bestseller Cellulite There's new hope for the 90 percent of women over the age of sixteen who would like to rid themselves of those unsightly bumps and bulges that just won't go away--even after rigorous diet and exercise measures. Beyond Cellulite offers a unique program designed to improve lymphatic circulation and readjust the body's sodium-potassium balance...

Before You Call the Doctor: Safe, Effective Self-Care for Over 300 Common Medical Problems - Paperback

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by Bobbie Hasselbring (Author), Michael Castleman (Author), Anne Simons (Author)An A-to-Z reference to the essentials of good home health care for more than 300 ailments, symptoms, and health-related concerns Before You Call the Doctor is easy to follow, and it's organized to get you the information you need--quickly. Does someone in your family have a headache? - Find headache listed alphabetically in Chapter 7, "The Head and Nervous System." There, you'll learn about the three most common ...

Ask Dr. Weil Omnibus #1: (Includes the First 6 Ask Dr. Weil Titles) - Paperback

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by Andrew Weil (Author)In his #1 New York Times bestsellers Spontaneous Healing and Eight Weeks to Optimum Health, Dr. Andrew Weil opened our eyes to the body's wondrous ability to heal itself naturally. And after the tremendous response he received from countless readers, he launched the Web site "Ask Dr. Weil" (www.drweil.com), which is the HotWired Network's top-rated program on the Internet. Now, in this comprehensive edition of the complete Ask Dr. Weil book series, he offers guidance on...

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by Laurence A. Smolley (Author)There is good news for millions of Americans who suffer from respiratory disorders Medical breakthroughs and nondrug therapies now provide quick relief and long-term help for everyone with breathing disorders--including athletes hampered by exercise-induced asthma, smokers experiencing shortness of breath, and children plagued by colds or allergies. This comprehensive guide provides up-to-date information about strides in diagnosis, prevention, controls, and cu...

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by Fried (Author)We take our medicines on faith. We assume our doctors are well-informed, our drug companies scrupulous, our FDA diligent--and our medications safe. All too often we're wrong. Just how wrong is documented in this critically acclaimed portrait of the international pharmaceutical industry by one of our most highly respected investigative journalists. According to the Journal of the American Medical Association (JAMA), adverse drug reactions are the fourth leading cause of death ...

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by Dianne Hales (Author)In recent years researchers in many scientific fields have actively focused on what being female really means. Their startling conclusion: Almost every assumption made about women--physical, medical, historical, psychological--turns out to be untested, unproven, or untrue. Stereotypes about women are as old as time--and as current as still-too-prevalent beliefs based on male models. Acclaimed health writer Dianne Hales brings together the cutting-edge research in anthr...

Poisons in Your Food: The Dangers You Face and What You Can Do about Them - Paperback

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by Ruth Winter (Author)From the author ofA Dictionary of Food Additives and Cancer-Causing Agents, here is a brand new addition of the ground-breaking book from Crown. All the latest findings about dangerous foods and what consumers can do to protect themselves and their families is included in this helpful guide.Front JacketThis ground-breaking Crown book is back in a new edition with all the latest findings about dangerous foods and what consumers can do to protect themselves.Author Biograp...

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by Josleen Wilson (Author), Joseph H. Bellina (Introduction by), Joseph H. Bellina (Author)Much has been written about preparation for childbirth. Josleen Wilson's guide is unique in covering the preceding step -- preparation for pregnancy itself. Covering a wide range of concerns that are best resolved before conception, Wilson discusses parenthood decisions, diet and exercise, financial and career adjustments, and more. The Pre-Pregnancy Planner is a thorough, up-to-date planner that demyst...

Eat Fat, Lose Fat: The Healthy Alternative to Trans Fats - Paperback

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by Mary Enig (Author), Sally Fallon (Author)A diet and nutrition book from a new perspective, dispelling the myth that dietary fat is bad and shows that these saturated fats like coconut oil, red meat, and butter are actually essential to weight loss and health. Based on over two decades of research, Eat Fat, Lose Fat flouts conventional wisdom by revealing that vegetable oils (such as corn and soybean) are in large part responsible for our national obesity and health crisis, while healthy f...

Fantastic Voyage: Live Long Enough to Live Forever - Paperback

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by Ray Kurzweil (Author), Terry Grossman (Author)"This visionary book provides a state-of-the-art synthesis of the latest evidence on aging and what you can do to live better and live longer. Highly recommend."--Dean Ornish, M.D., developer of the Opening Your Heart program "A wonderful and exciting vision of what new advances in the biological and physical sciences will bring to the health and quality of human life."--George King, M.D., professor of medicine, Harvard Medical SchoolStartling ...

French Women for All Seasons: A Year of Secrets, Recipes, & Pleasure - Paperback

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by Mireille Guiliano (Author)NATIONAL BESTSELLER - From the author of the #1 national bestselling French Women Don't Get Fat comes an "invigorating" guide (The New York Times Book Review) to the art of joyful living--in moderation, in season, and, above all, with pleasure. Together with a bounty of new dining ideas and menus, Mireille Guiliano offers us fresh, cunning tips on style, grooming, and entertaining. Here are four seasons' worth of strategies for shopping, cooking, and exercising, ...

The Women's Healthy Heart Program: Lifesaving Strategies for Preventing and Healing Heart Disease - Paperback

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by Nieca Goldberg (Author), Goldberg (Author)WINNER OF THE BOOKS FOR A BETTER LIFE AWARD One out of every two women will die of heart disease. It is the single greatest health risk for women today-more than stroke and all cancers combined. In the course of her practice, and as chief of Women's Cardiac Care at New York's Lenox Hill Hospital, Dr. Nieca Goldberg has come to a startling realization: Women experience heart disease in a fundamentally different way than men do. The physiology of a w...

Your Body, Your Diet: A Complete Program for Losing Weight, Boosting Energy, and Being Your Best Self - Paperback

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by Elizabeth Dane (Author)Elizabeth Dane has helped hundreds of people control their weight and lead healthier, calmer, more rewarding lives. Now it's your turn. With Dr. Dane's breakthrough new book, you can finally look-and feel-exactly the way you want . . . and restore and rejuvenate your body and spirit at the same time Why does the diet that works wonders for your best friend fail miserably when you try it? The answer, says Dr. Dane, is metabolic type. Our metabolic types determine not...