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

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Report copyright infringementby 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 ...

Chakradance: Move Your Chakras, Change Your Life

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Report copyright infringementby 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 ...

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

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Report copyright infringementby 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. Women experience 350-500 menstrual cycles in their lifetime. But your period is way more than PMS, carb cravings, and lady rage. It's actually a four-part code that, once cracked, will uncover a series of monthly superpowers, and working with your menstrual cycle is a key to wellness, self-esteem, and...

Journey Into Healing: Awakening the Wisdom Within You

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Report copyright infringementby 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 ...

Health Through Balance: An Introduction to Tibetan Medicine

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Report copyright infringementby 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. ...

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

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Report copyright infringementby 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)...

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

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Report copyright infringementby Maureen Connolly (Author), Dana Sullivan (Author)The Essential C-Section Guide is written not only for women to read in preparation for a scheduled c-section and for those considered "high risk" who know that a c-section may become necessary but also for women recovering from an unexpected surgical delivery. This book provides answers to important questions about what the surgery entails, what a woman can expect as she recovers, and what considerations should b...

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

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Report copyright infringementby 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 chan...

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

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Report copyright infringementby 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 h...

On the Down Low: A Journey Into the Lives of

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Report copyright infringementby 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 br...

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

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Report copyright infringementby 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 d...

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

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Report copyright infringementby Selma R. Schimmel (Author), Barry Fox (Contribution by)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 Schimme...

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

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Report copyright infringementby 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...

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

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Report copyright infringementby 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 everyd...

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Report copyright infringementby Kat Duff (Author)Illness is a universal experience. There is no privilege that can make us immune to its touch. We are taught to assume health, and to view illnesses as a temporary breakdowns in the well-oiled machinery of the body. But illness has its own geography, its own laws and commandments. At a time when the attention of the whole nation is focused on health care, Kat Duff inquiries into the nature and function of illness itself. Duff, a counselor in pr...

Beyond Cellulite: Nicole Ronsard's Ultimate Strategy to Slim, Firm and Reshape Your Lower Body

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Report copyright infringementby 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 bo...

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

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Report copyright infringementby 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...

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Report copyright infringementby 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 ...

Breathe Right Now: A Comprehensive Guide to Understanding and Treating the Most Common Breathing Disorders

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Report copyright infringementby 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,...

Bitter Pills: Inside the Hazardous World of Legal Drugs

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Report copyright infringementby Stephen 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 a...

Just Like a Woman: How Gender Science Is Redefining What Makes Us Female

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Report copyright infringementby 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 c...

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

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Report copyright infringementby 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 prot...

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Report copyright infringementby Josleen Wilson (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 demystifies every woman's practical issues...

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

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Report copyright infringementby 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 h...

Fantastic Voyage: Live Long Enough to Live Forever

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Report copyright infringementby 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, Har...

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

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Report copyright infringementby 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 shoppi...

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

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Report copyright infringementby Nieca 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 physiol...

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

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Report copyright infringementby 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 ...

The Formula: A Personalized 40-30-30 Fat-Burning Nutrition Program

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Report copyright infringementby Gene Daoust (Author), Joyce Daoust (Author)Are you frustrated by low-fat/high-carbohydrate or all-protein diets that don't work? Tired of white-knuckle restrictions or doing math at every meal? Fed up with a constant craving for sugars and carbohydrates? Do you wish you had a magic formula for losing weight and keeping it off? Well, now you do. . . . Pioneering weight loss and certified sports nutritionists Gene and Joyce Daoust have personally helped thousands...

Healing from the Inside Out: A Natural Health Program That Reveals the True Source of Your Symptoms

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Report copyright infringementby Adele Puhn (Author)No doctor can ever understand your body as well as you. And from understanding comes the self-awareness and responsible self-care that produces long-lasting good health. To help you take charge of your body's well-being, clinical nutritionist Adele Puhn, author of the New York Times bestseller The 5-Day Miracle Diet, has written this comprehensive guide to the sources of--and remedies for--many, perhaps all, of your health problems. An abused...

I Can Hear You Whisper: An Intimate Journey Through the Science of Sound and Language

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Report copyright infringementby Lydia Denworth (Author)"A skilled science translator, Denworth makes decibels, teslas and brain plasticity understandable to all."--Washington Post Lydia Denworth's third son, Alex, was nearly two when he was identified with significant hearing loss that was likely to get worse. Denworth knew the importance of enrichment to the developing brain but had never contemplated the opposite: deprivation. How would a child's brain grow outside the world of sound? How w...

The Goddess Pose: The Audacious Life of Indra Devi, the Woman Who Helped Bring Yoga to the West

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Report copyright infringementby Michelle Goldberg (Author)New York Times best-selling author Michelle Goldberg tells the globetrotting story of the incredible woman who brought yoga to the West. When Indra Devi was born in Russia in 1899, yoga was virtually unknown outside of India. By the time of her death, in 2002, it was being practiced around the world. Here Michelle Goldberg tells the globetrotting story of the incredible woman who helped usher in a craze that continues unabated to this ...