Collection:
Health & Fitness
Regular price
$13.48
Sale price
$13.48
Regular price
Unit price
per
Report copyright infringementby Dan Phillips (Author)Ozone therapy's history is closely linked to advances in medical science and technology. Although ozone has been used since the middle of the 19th century, serious research into its potential for medicinal application only began in the early 20th century. Notably, ozone was used to treat gangrene and infections in troops during World War I. This was the first time ozone was used as a medicinal remedy. The effects of ozone on cellular metabo...
Regular price
$10.78
Sale price
$10.78
Regular price
Unit price
per
Report copyright infringementby Robert M. McNair (Author)"Eat to Beat Your Weight" is a groundbreaking guide to achieving and maintaining a healthy weight through the power of nutrition. Authored by renowned nutritionist Dr. Robert Mill McNair, this book provides a comprehensive and scientifically supported approach to weight management.In "Eat to Beat Your Weight," Dr. Robert delves into the complex relationship between food, metabolism, and weight, offering readers a deep understanding of h...
Regular price
$18.34
Sale price
$18.34
Regular price
Unit price
per
by David Wichman (Author)The Four Rooms: An InQueery on Sexual Freedom and Well-being by David Wichman is an intimate and thought-provoking exploration on the struggles many face around sexuality. Rooted in over 18 years of experience as a gay male sex worker, David shares raw and personal experiences bearing witness to those grappling with sexual shame, inadequacy, and societal expectations, offering insights into the journey toward uncovering more self-acceptance and connection.This book in...
Regular price
$120.60
Sale price
$120.60
Regular price
Unit price
per
by Rachelle Smith (Author)This thought-provoking book examines the science behind human attractiveness--the ratios, proportions, and other factors that to a large extent dictate what we find "beautiful." It's said that "beauty is in the eye of the beholder," but recent scientific research suggests that human attractiveness is much more objective than we once thought, deeply rooted in our biology and evolutionary history. For instance, facial symmetry is considered extremely attractive because...
Regular price
$118.80
Sale price
$118.80
Regular price
Unit price
per
by Nina Redman (Author), Michele Morrone (Author)Presenting compelling and current information about some of the most important food safety issues, this book is an invaluable reference for anyone interested in avoiding foodborne disease or understanding how food safety standards could be improved. Food safety affects everyone. For citizens who live in industrialized nations, it is easy to assume that our foods are always rigorously inspected and assessed for safety. While food safety standard...
Regular price
$118.80
Sale price
$118.80
Regular price
Unit price
per
by David Newton (Author)This go-to resource on substance abuse supplies the broad background knowledge and historical information needed to understand this important sociological issue and provides readers with a range of additional sources for continuing their study of the topic. From the pharmaceuticals advertised on television for various specific medical conditions; to alcohol, which is consumed regularly as a societal norm; to illicit drugs such as cocaine, heroin, and methamphetamine; t...
Regular price
$192.60
Sale price
$192.60
Regular price
Unit price
per
by Myrna Goldstein (Author), Mark Goldstein (Author)This accessibly written book examines the most commonly taken dietary supplements, exploring what they are and what they're purported to do, and summarizing key research findings regarding their potential health benefits and risks. Today, more than 50 percent of Americans take at least one type of dietary supplement regularly. But do these products actually work? How are they regulated? Are there any potential health risks? Dietary Supplemen...
Regular price
$81.00
Sale price
$81.00
Regular price
Unit price
per
by Claudio Butticè (Author)There are numerous types of headaches, each with a unique cause, pain profile, and set of treatment options. This book offers readers a broad introduction to this common, yet often misunderstood, group of conditions. What exactly is going on in your body during a headache? How can they be prevented or managed? How can you tell if your splitting headache is actually a brain tumor? This book provides the answers to these and many other questions. What You Need to Know...
Regular price
$16.18
Sale price
$16.18
Regular price
Unit price
per
by Fiona Ferris (Author)Are you bored with everything that's hanging in your closet, and think that the only solution is to go out and buy something new?Well, this book shows you how to learn to love dressing yourself again, starting with what you already own and combining that with a new season's mindset... so you can have fun, feel good, look fabulous and all without spending a bomb. Sound good?If you don't know how to appreciate the clothes you already have, you will forever be adding to y...
Regular price
$13.77
Sale price
$13.77
Regular price
Unit price
per
by Merrill Rounds (Author)Can you tell which food is real and what fake food is? Look closely at the cover of this book; many thanks to Marlene Rounds for this concept, design, and photography. The bottom line is what is in the real interest of Big Pharma, the FDA, and our government? Are they looking out for our best interest? Or are they taking bribes to line their own pockets at the expense of the very taxpayers they are supposed to represent? Some things have to change to regain our trust...
Regular price
$194.40
Sale price
$194.40
Regular price
Unit price
per
by Evelyn Kelly (Author)This book explores serious diseases and disorders that most readers have never heard of, ranging from genetic, infectious, and environmental diseases to autoimmune, idiopathic, and mental disorders. Despite centuries of scientific study and medical research, there are still many human diseases and disorders that remain difficult to manage or are incurable. Some of these maladies are extremely rare, yet, together, they affect a substantial number of people. The 101 Most...
Regular price
$198.00
Sale price
$198.00
Regular price
Unit price
per
by Beverly Chico (Author)This concise encyclopedia examines headwear around the world, from ancient times to the modern era, comprising entries that address cultural significance, religion, historical events, geography, demographic and ethnic issues, fashion, and contemporary trends. Are feathers from endangered bird species still commonly used on hats? Why do many Muslim women cover their heads? How has advancing technology influenced modern headwear? This concise encyclopedia provides the a...
Regular price
$172.80
Sale price
$172.80
Regular price
Unit price
per
by Vern Bullough (Editor)Edited by a noted scholar of health and sexuality, Encyclopedia of Birth Control is a complete report on the historical development and efficacy of contraceptive practices around the world, both past and present. Without contraception, a healthy, sexually active woman will give birth to about 15 children and over her life span, spend most of her reproductive years either pregnant or nursing a newborn infant. So controlling fertility has preoccupied women--and often th...
Regular price
$63.00
Sale price
$63.00
Regular price
Unit price
per
by Lynn Madsen (Author)Never mind what you've been through. The baby's here, he's healthy. That's the most important thing, isn't it? Few women planning a pregnancy or anticipating childbirth would dispute that the safe birth of a healthy child is their primary concern. Even when this happy outcome is achieved, however, the process of childbirth itself can wreak havoc on a woman's emotional and physiological well-being--especially when unforeseen medical complications change the expected cour...
Regular price
$81.00
Sale price
$81.00
Regular price
Unit price
per
by Mary Miller (Author)Readers are given a glimpse of how protecting the integrity of birth, beginning on a personal level with our own peace of mind, may help bring about more positive, conscious birthing for everyone. Midwifery TodayAuthor BiographyCLAUDIA PANUTHOS is founder and director of Offspring, a childbirth counselling center.
Number of Pages: 210
Dimensions: 0.51 x 9.06 x 6.1 IN
Publication Date: January 30, 1984
Regular price
$81.00
Sale price
$81.00
Regular price
Unit price
per
by Randi Minetor (Author)This book provides easy-to-understand, scientifically backed answers to readers' questions about essential oils, helping them make informed decisions about which products to use and how and setting realistic expectations about what essential oils can and cannot do to improve well-being. Many people use essential oils regularly yet know very little about them. What exactly makes them "essential"? Can they really be used to treat ailments like infections, fevers, and so...
Regular price
$81.00
Sale price
$81.00
Regular price
Unit price
per
by Wendi Williams (Author)Details, and offers vignettes to illustrate, how patriarchy and white supremacy have restricted Black women at work, both historically and currently. Around water coolers and over glasses of wine, Black women come together and process the ways in which their labor is taken for granted and their excellence called into question. Black Women at Work: On Refusal and Recovery makes the direct connection between these contemporary experiences and the long legacy of Black l...
Regular price
$81.00
Sale price
$81.00
Regular price
Unit price
per
by Deborah M. Merrill (Author)Interviews with and case studies of women in the U.S., accompanied by research in this text, show how our perceptions, thoughts, and spiritual practices can help women through menopause without drugs and their potential side effects. More and more women today are seeking natural ways to cope with menopause, including through mindfulness techniques and Eastern practices such as meditation. Women of various races, ages, and socioeconomic status interviewed at lengt...
Regular price
$20.00
Sale price
$20.00
Regular price
Unit price
per
by Sarah Hill (Author)An eye-opening book that reveals crucial information every woman taking hormonal birth control should know This groundbreaking book sheds light on how hormonal birth control affects women--and the world around them--in ways we are just now beginning to understand. By allowing women to control their fertility, the birth control pill has revolutionized women's lives. Women are going to college, graduating, and entering the workforce in greater numbers than ever before, an...
Regular price
$81.00
Sale price
$81.00
Regular price
Unit price
per
by Matthew Domico (Author), Valerie Hill (Author)This book provides readers with the information they need to better understand Alzheimer's disease. Written in easy-to-understand language, it is aimed at those who may have a parent, grandparent, or other loved one struggling with this condition. Alzheimer's disease is a neurodegenerative disorder that causes problems with thinking, memory, and behavior. Such symptoms as memory loss usually develop slowly but get worse over time, eventually be...
Regular price
$86.40
Sale price
$86.40
Regular price
Unit price
per
by Tish Davidson (Author)This accessibly written book provides a broad introduction to diabetes--its signs, symptoms, and effects on the body; how it can be managed and prevented; and the issues and controversies that surround this all-too-common condition. Today, nearly one in 10 Americans has diabetes, and complications from diabetes are now the seventh leading cause of death in the United States. Rates of type 2 diabetes are on the rise, despite the fact that it's considered a highly preve...
Regular price
$81.00
Sale price
$81.00
Regular price
Unit price
per
by Sarah Boslaugh (Author)Genetic testing has provided important clues to understanding our health, but it has also raised many ethical, legal, and medical questions and concerns. This book explores the breadth of genetic testing, its possibilities, and the controversies that surround its use. The mapping of the human genome has paved the way for a variety of genetic tests. Expectant mothers can have their fetus screened for a variety of genetic abnormalities, and couples worried that they mi...
Regular price
$81.00
Sale price
$81.00
Regular price
Unit price
per
by Harry Levine (Author)This book offers an accessibly written introduction to ALS, focusing on the topics that matter most to anyone whose life has been affected--directly or indirectly--by this condition. Amyotrophic lateral sclerosis (ALS) or Lou Gehrig's disease, is a neurodegenerative disease that affects the motor neurons that drive voluntary movement. Those diagnosed with ALS experience difficulty moving and speaking and, as the condition worsens, difficulty swallowing and breathing. B...
Regular price
$81.00
Sale price
$81.00
Regular price
Unit price
per
by Barbara Brehm (Author)This book provides an approachable introduction to food labels. While aimed primarily at teens and young adults, it is a valuable tool for anyone who wants to better understand what food labels are really saying and make healthy food choices. How accurate is the Nutrition Facts Panel, and who decides what information goes on it? Why don't all foods have nutrition or ingredient information? How can you tell if a product is organic, non-GMO, or ethically produced? Are w...
Regular price
$81.00
Sale price
$81.00
Regular price
Unit price
per
by Christine Selby (Author)This book serves as an accessible resource for teens who want to learn more about obesity. The information and guidance it offers make it a valuable tool for young adult readers with questions or concerns about their weight. Obesity--represented by a BMI over 30--may be easy to define, but its causes and consequences and how individuals and agencies should address it are not as clear. Is obesity simply the result of eating more calories than one burns, or are other ...
Regular price
$135.00
Sale price
$135.00
Regular price
Unit price
per
by Thomas G. Plante Ph D. (Editor)This interdisciplinary study details spiritual approaches including meditation and yoga shown to be helpful in improving physical and psychological well-being. Whether a person suffers from a psychological or physical malady, such as depression, addictions, chronic pain, cancer, or complications from pregnancy, the best practice treatments likely include one common thread: spiritual practice. From meditation and yoga to spiritual surrender and religious ritua...
Regular price
$117.00
Sale price
$117.00
Regular price
Unit price
per
by David Newton (Author)STDs in the United States: A Reference Handbook provides information about sexually transmitted diseases and infections and their impact on both an individual and a societal level. STDs in the United States: A Reference Handbook provides extensive background on the diagnosis, treatment, consequences, and public understanding of STDs. It also makes available to readers a host of tools and resources with which they can expand that understanding by carrying out additional...
Regular price
$81.00
Sale price
$81.00
Regular price
Unit price
per
by Alice Richer (Author)An easy-to-understand introduction to food allergies, sensitivities, and intolerances--unique but related conditions affecting many children and adults. The information, guidance, and resources offered make this a valuable tool for anyone struggling with negative reactions to certain foods. While many people think that any negative reaction after eating a food indicates an allergy, that's not the case. True food allergies, along with more common food intolerances and s...
Regular price
$120.60
Sale price
$120.60
Regular price
Unit price
per
by Myrna Goldstein (Author), Mark Goldstein (Author)This accessible reference profiles the vitamins and minerals most important to human health, presenting information in an easy-to-use format and summarizing the findings of key research studies. Everyone knows that vitamins and minerals are nonnegotiable components of optimal health. But what exactly do these substances do in the body, and how much of each is needed? What happens if an individual ingests too little or too much of a particula...
Regular price
$63.00
Sale price
$63.00
Regular price
Unit price
per
by Marty Klein (Author)Written by an award-winning author and veteran sex therapist, this practical, innovative, and often passionate book addresses the explosion of pornography use, advises couples on defusing conflict about it, guides parents in helping their kids deal with it, advises people concerned about their use of it, and shows how honest talk about sex can resolve America's "porn panic." When you first logged onto the Internet in the 1990s, did you ever wonder, "What do you suppose ...
