Health, Mind & Body - Books

That Something Else

Health, Mind & Body

What is medicine apart from being a science? What else goes on between doctors and patients? What have ideas like love, healing, and prayer got to do with twenty-first century medicine?In this unique book, Doctor Tim Harlow shows us that there is a great deal more to medicine than we think. He helps us see how some of the important connections between doctor and patient work in surprising ways. The author sees these routine things from an unusual angle and avoids medical jargon.He uses his medical lens to show us new questions and make us think about what it means to be human. This book will help both doctors and patients to think about the deep underpinnings of both our lives and our deaths.Medicine and science are now under public scrutiny as never before. This thought-provoking book steers us towards a better understanding of the place of medicine in the world.

Alzheimer : fatalité ou espoir ?

Health, Mind & Body

Francis Eustache aborde avec justesse et concision la maladie d’Alzheimer, depuis la découverte de son existence jusqu’aux méthodes employées pour la traiterNous connaissons presque tous une personne touchée par la maladie d’Alzheimer. Pourtant, cette pathologie – dont les conséquences sont souvent dramatiques, tant pour le malade que pour son entourage – reste mal connue de la plupart d’entre nous. Quelles sont ses causes ? ses symptômes ? Comment la déceler, puis la suivre ? Quand le diagnostic est-il possible et souhaitable ? Quels sont les traitements disponibles ? Comment évolue-t-elle ? Est-elle inéluctable ou peut-on agir, au moins partiellement, sur sa survenue et sur sa progression ?Depuis quelques années, la recherche a accompli des avancées notables, souvent porteuses d’espoirs. Synthèse des connaissances les plus récentes sur l’Alzheimer, cet ouvrage permettra à chacun – et notamment aux aidants familiaux – de mieux comprendre la maladie, et d’améliorer les conditions de vie des patients et de leurs proches.Un ouvrage éclairant et instructif qui permet d’avoir une vision plus concrète de cette maladie.EXTRAITSans adopter pour autant une vision angélique de la maladie – ce qui reviendrait à ne pas reconnaître la souffrance des malades et de leurs proches –, l’évolution actuelle incite à une vision moins pessimiste qu’il y a encore quelques années. Les progrès, qui ont connu une accélération récente, ont permis de renouveler la prise en charge des malades, mais les représentations restent à changer. Partant de ce constat, ce livre est conçu comme un outil pour découvrir, ou redécouvrir, la maladie d’Alzheimer, pour aller vers un mieux-être des malades et de leur entourage. Quels sont les symptômes de la maladie ? Comment la déceler, puis la suivre ? Quand le diagnostic est-il possible et souhaitable ? Quels sont les traitements disponibles ? Peut-on prévenir la survenue de la maladie et ralentir son évolution ? Quelles sont les grandes pistes pour la recherche ? Autant de questions qui trouveront des réponses dans ce livre destiné à un large public, aux proches des patients et notamment aux aidants familiaux.CE QU'EN PENSE LA CRITIQUE « Cet ouvrage n’est pas un livre académique et ne donne aucune leçon, si ce n’est que l’alliance de cliniciens et de chercheurs de renommée internationale pour son écriture donne un très utile ouvrage dans la collection Choc santé, destinée au grand public mais pas que. » – Neuroscoop.netA PROPOS DES AUTEURSFrancis Eustache est directeur d’études à l’École pratique des hautes études et directeur de l’unité de recherche 1077 « Neuropsychologie cognitive et neuroanatomie fonctionnelle de la mémoire humaine » (Inserm-EPHE-Université de Caen Basse-Normandie). C’est l’un des plus grands spécialistes internationaux des questions liées à la mémoire.L’Inserm (Institut national de la santé et de la recherche médicale) est un établissement public à caractère scientifique et technologique spécialisé dans la recherche médicale. Son expertise est reconnue internationalement dans de nombreux domaines.

Living Beyond Breast Cancer

Health, Mind & Body

"How can I know if I'm really cured?""Will anyone ever be attracted to me again?""Will I ever get to enjoy sex again?""It is safe for me to get pregnant?""How do I live well beyond menopause without estrogen replacement therapy?""What do I tell my boss?""My daughter wants to know if she's going to get breast cancer too. What should I tell her?"If you are one of the 2.6 million women in the U.S. living beyond breast cancer, these may be some of the questions troubling you. You've been through diagnosis and treatment; now you're ready to move from "I have breast cancer" back to "I am leading a normal life." Living Beyond Breast Cancer will help you understand and manage the tough issues you face as you go on beyond treatment, and well into the future.You'll learn how to become as healthy as possible for as long as possible by eating right, managing your weight, and finding an exercise program that works with your lifestyle. You'll find out what to do if you've got to stop taking hormones or want to start. You may also need advice on achieving intimacy and having a baby. You'll also find invaluable guidance on growing older and navigating troubling symptoms of menopause, particularly when they're brought on by chemotherapy or tamoxifen or by stopping hormone replacement therapy. A normal life includes dealing with job and health care issues and wills. So you'll find in-depth information on these subjects too.You're a survivor, and you've got a future. This empathetic book, filled with comprehensive medical information, practical advice, and the voices of survivors who have lived through everything you're going through, will help you celebrate your second chance at living beyond breast cancer.

Herbal Infusion Techniques

Health, Mind & Body

Herbal Infusion Techniques explores the art and science behind extracting the therapeutic properties of herbs, going beyond simple recipes to delve into effective preparation methods. The book reveals how different techniques, such as hot water infusions and decoctions, impact the extraction of essential oils and other beneficial compounds. Did you know that the method you use can significantly alter the potency of the herbal remedy? Or that traditional practices often hold keys to optimizing these processes?This guide begins with a foundational understanding of herbal constituents, examining their therapeutic properties, and progresses through various infusion techniques, including tinctures and macerations. It emphasizes safety considerations, such as herb-drug interactions, and connects herbalism to traditional medicine systems. Readers will learn how delicate flowers benefit from hot water infusions, while tougher roots require decoctions. Unique in its focus, the book emphasizes the chemical processes at play, bridging scientific understanding with practical application and empowering readers to harness the full potential of herbal medicine safely at home. It's an essential resource for health-conscious individuals seeking to enhance their health and fitness through informed herbal preparation.

Achtsam die Welt verändern

Health, Mind & Body

Heilung für eine Welt im AufruhrDiese Welt ist chaotisch, unübersichtlich und unkontrollierbar. Angesichts von Pandemien, Flüchtlingselend und Finanzkrisen sind viele Menschen Gefühlen von Ohnmacht, überwältigenden Ängsten und Existenzsorgen ausgesetzt. Resignation und Verzweiflung greifen um sich. Was tun? Gibt es einen Ausweg? Sharon Salzberg sagt: Ja! Die weltberühmte Meditationslehrerin postuliert in ihrem neuen Buch, dass Achtsamkeit, gespeist aus einer fundierten Meditationspraxis, jeden Einzelnen und damit die Welt zum Besseren ändern kann - nicht die Achtsamkeit des asketischen Mönchs, der fernab der Welt in seiner Höhle meditiert. Vielmehr geht Sharon Salzberg davon aus, dass wir alle den Wandel in der Welt herbeiführen können, in jedem Moment unseres Lebens. Sie teilt weise Ratschläge und hilfreiche Techniken, um dem Gefühl der Ohnmacht entgegenzutreten, Resilienz und Großzügigkeit zu entwickeln, Mitgefühl und Handlungsfähigkeit zu stärken. Achtsam die Welt verändern ist ein wichtiges, einfühlsames und intelligentes Buch in diesen Zeiten des Umbruchs.

Cuerpos sin edad, mentes sin tiempo

Health, Mind & Body

¡Cuerpos sin edad, mentes sin tiempo va más allá de las investigaciones corrientes de anti-envejecimiento y juicios antiguos de la mente y el cuerpo para demostrar dramáticamente que no tenemos que envejecer! Dr. Chopra nos muestra que, al contrario de creencias tradicionales, podemos aprender como dirigir la manera que nuestros cuerpos y mentes metabolizan tiempo y contrarrestar el proceso de envejecimiento—de ese modo conservando la vitalidad, la creatividad, la memoria y la autoestima. En un programa único que incluye reducción del estrés, cambios dietéticos y ejercicio, Dr. Chopra ofrece un régimen con instrucciones paso a paso, individualmente adaptado para vivir al máximo con buena salud. Por los jóvenes de espíritu, aquí está el enfoque más excepcional hasta ahora para lograr potencial física y espiritual.

100 Ways to Change Your Life

Health, Mind & Body

**A USA Today bestseller!****A Toronto Star bestseller!**From the creator of The Liz Moody Podcast comes a science-backed guide to creating your best life.What daily habits do happiness psychologists recommend to sprinkle our lives with joy? What does the latest research show about how we can live longer? How do the world’s top gastroenterologists tackle bloating and constipation? How can we amp up our charisma, make and keep quality friendships, and overcome the burn out sapping our energy every day?100 Ways to Change Your Life offers real answers to each of these questions, and so many more. This is a new kind of personal growth book; here, veteran journalist Liz Moody translates her years of experience interviewing the world’s leading doctors, scientists, and thinkers into a smart, choose-your-own-adventure-style read that offers concrete solutions to some of life’s biggest hurdles—physical, mental, emotional, or otherwise. Whether you decide to read the entire book at once for total transformation, a tip a day to add a dose of inspiration to your morning routine, or go directly to the sections that address your specific needs and challenges, every page of 100 Ways to Change Your Life offers powerful, habit-building tips across subjects ranging from mental health, careers, relationships, confidence, and physical health in 100 fun-to-read, easy-to-digest parts that provide highly actionable tools and mindset-shifting ideas that will change every part of your life—from the moment you turn the first page.

Fenomen poranka

Health, Mind & Body

Hal Elrod – człowiek sukcesu i światowej sławy mówca motywacyjny, autor programu Miracle Morning – w książce Fenomen poranka uczy, jak zmienić swój sposób wstawania dzięki prostym technikom, które uczynią twoje poranki bardziej zorganizowanymi i owocnymi. Zdaniem Elroda, udane początki dnia są kluczem do szczęśliwszego, pełnego sukcesów życia. Miracle Morning to program 30-dniowej przemiany nawyków związanych z poranną rutyną, dzięki któremu nauczysz się, jak z radością zaczynać każdy dzień i stać się lepszą wersją siebie. Książka Elroda to zbiór sześciu sprawdzonych praktyk, pozwalających wspiąć się na wyżyny własnych możliwości we wszystkich aspektach życia. Nawet jeżeli od zawsze miałeś kłopoty z porannym wstawaniem i rozpoczynaniem dnia o wczesnej porze, po lekturze Fenomenu poranka, z pewnością uda ci się to zmienić. Ta prosta metoda może całkowicie odmienić twój harmonogram dnia i uświadomić ci, że długie spanie wcale nie jest tym, czego potrzebujesz. Korzyści, jakich możesz oczekiwać po lekturze tej książki, to m.in.: • poranki wypełnione radosnym oczekiwaniem oraz energią do działania; • zmniejszenie stresu i łatwiejsze pokonywanie życiowych przeszkód; • lepsza kondycja fizyczna, a nawet redukcja wagi; • zwiększenie efektywności i koncentracji w pracy; • osiąganie lepszych wyników finansowych; • motywacja do realizacji wizji swojego wymarzonego życia!

L'arte nordica di vivere all'aperto

Health, Mind & Body

Per gli scandinavi il contatto con la natura è una vera e propria filosofia. Friluftsliv è un atteggiamento, uno stile di vita in cui si abbraccia la natura e si sta all’aria aperta per rigenerarsi e ritrovare l’equilibrio. Non ci sono competizione, tecnologia o motori: solo noi e la natura. Non conta il tipo di attività o il luogo, conta il ritrovare dentro di sé il rapporto con l’ambiente e gli spazi aperti attraverso l’esperienza diretta, assaporando i silenzi e il ritmo più lento. Linda McGurk ci offre una guida essenziale adatta a chi vive in campagna o in città. Un invito a rallentare nella moderna società frenetica e a connetterti con il mondo naturale. Ci mostra come migliorare la nostra salute fisica e mentale, come pure i rapporti con le altre persone e l’ambiente circostante. Il friluftsliv ci introduce a un’ampia gamma di usanze e pratiche scandinave incentrate sul rallentare i ritmi frenetici e trascorrere sempre più tempo all’aperto, adottando un modo di vivere che si afferma morbidamente ma, per la sua piacevolezza, lo fa in maniera duratura e, senza dubbio, insostituibile.

The Coconut Oil Cure

Health, Mind & Body

All You Need to Take Advantage of Coconut Oil's Many Health BenefitsWith The Coconut Oil Cure, you hold the key to improved health and beauty using a tropical fruit prized for its healing properties and versatile applications. In addition to delicious recipes that help you lose weight and lower inflammation, you'll find step-by-step instructions for creating natural, effective remedies like healing massage creams, therapeutic skin treatments, and sumptuous anti-aging potions.Inside you'll find:• An easy-to-understand overview of coconut oil and its many uses in improving overall health and wellness.• 14 simple recipes for natural cosmetics like Bronzing Cinnamon Body Butter and Coconut Oil Beach Hair Spray.• 16 effective recipes to soothe and cure common ailments such as dandruff, skin rashes, and sore throats.• 100 delicious recipes that make it easy to cook with coconut, including many vegan and Paleo-friendly dishes.• A handy shopper's guide to ensure you purchase the right type and quality of coconut oil for your personal needs.

Baños en aguas frías

Health, Mind & Body

Un libro con una propuesta sencilla: busca un océano, mar o lago cerca, y disfruta de los beneficios para tu mente y cuerpoEl contacto con aguas frías contribuye a mejorar nuestra salud y estado de ánimo. En un mundo estresado, plagado de tecnología y celeridad, tener contacto con la naturaleza nos proporciona un estado de calma preciso. La natación en invierno no sólo es buena para la mente, también lo es para el cuerpo: la circulación sanguínea, el corazón, los pulmones y la piel, así como el sistema inmunológico y nuestro metabolismo, se benefician de ella. Incluso se puede perder algo de peso.

The Psychology of Yoga

Health, Mind & Body

"Psychoanalysis itself and the lines of thought to which it gives rise," said C. G. Jung, "are only a beginner’s attempt compared to what is an immemorial art in the East"—by which he was referring to the millennia-old study of the mind found in Yoga. That tradition was hardly known in the West when the discipline of psychology arose in the nineteenth century, but with the passing of time the common ground between Yoga and psychology has become ever more apparent. Georg Feuerstein here uses a modern psychological perspective to explore the ways Hindu, Buddhist, and Jaina yogas have traditionally regarded the mind and how it works—and shows how that understanding can enhance modern psychology in both theory and practice.

Das große Buch der feinstofflichen Energien

Health, Mind & Body

Auch wenn wir sie nicht sehen können: Feinstoffliche Energien beeinflussen unser seelisches und körperliches Wohlbefinden in höchstem Maße. Diese unsichtbaren Schwingungen nutzt die international bekannte Heilerin Cyndi Dale seit über 30 Jahren, um ihre Klienten auf den Weg der Heilung zu führen. Erstmals präsentiert sie jetzt die wirksamsten ihrer Techniken für die einfache Selbstanwendung: um blockierende Muster aufzulösen, Stress abzubauen, seelische Verletzungen zu heilen oder das eigene spirituelle Wachstum zu fördern. Voller Erfahrungswissen und praktischem Nutzen bereichert dieses Buch jeden, der die faszinierende Welt der feinstofflichen Energien entdecken und für sich erschließen möchte.

Eight Lectures on Yoga

Health, Mind & Body

First published in 1939, public domain. In “Eight Lectures on Yoga,” Aleister Crowley was among the first Europeans to study, practice and teach Yoga. These lectures set forth some of Crowley's conclusions after a lifelong philosophical investigation. The first series of lectures is entitled 'Yoga for Yahoos.' The elements of Yoga are introduced, examined and demystified with a view to extracting the practical essence of Yoga doctrine. Yoga is also correlated with astrology and the Qabalah. The second series is entitled 'Yoga for Yellowbellies.' Here Crowley weaves Yoga into a conceptual framework the encompasses Western philosophy, magick and mathematical physics. All of these lectures are approached with humor, wit and a minimum of jargon.

The 30-Day Heart Tune-Up

Health, Mind & Body

Follow this step-by-step program to optimize your cardiovascular health, boost your energy, slim your waistline, and heat up your sex life — all while enjoying sixty delicious recipes!Cardiovascular disease is the #1 killer of Americans today. But, the good news is that everyone-regardless of size, genetics, gender, or age-can treat arterial plaque and prevent heart attacks and strokes with this book. The keys to the program are shrinking arterial plaque, improving circulation, and strengthening your heartbeat. The tools in this book include heart-healing foods, exercise that strengthens the heart and arteries, stress management, and a customized heart-friendly supplement plan. The 30-Day Heart Tune-Up program is easy, fast, and could even be called sexy. Dr. Masley devotes a chapter to showing how improving heart health enhances sex drive and function in both men and women.

Effective Staff Training in Social Care

Health, Mind & Body

Effective Staff Training in Social Care provides a theoretical framework for training and professional development, focusing on group learning in a social care context. It tackles the tensions and dilemmas of those engaged in training amidst a climate of change and a mixed economy of welfare and examines how these influence both the trainer and the learner. Strategies for transfering learning to the workplace and models of evaluation are analysed in depth.Effective Staff Training in Social Care enables the reader to reflect, analyse and develop their own training practice. This is essential reading for educators, trainers and managers working in social care settings.

Fyratusen veckor

Health, Mind & Body

Vårt liv är i genomsnitt ungefär fyratusen veckor. De veckorna ska räcka för allt du vill och måste göra: arbete, familj, fritid, träning, andlig och personlig utveckling. Det är inte underligt att vi har svårt att hinna med, och att det numera finns en hel industri som säljer system för tidshantering av såväl hemma som på jobbet. Den hyllade brittisk-amerikanske skribenten Oliver Burkeman har själv känt stressen inpå livet. Han har provat på det mesta som finns av tidshanteringsmetoder, och han har konstaterat att nästan ingen fungerar. Orsaken är, menar han, att de bygger på en lögn om att det finns ett rätt sätt för att hinna med allt du vill och anser dig behöva göra. Men i en ändlig tillvaro är något sådant helt enkelt inte möjligt. Vi måste acceptera att livet inte rymmer hur mycket som helst, att vi hela tiden måste välja väg, och att vi därför måste avstå från många andra alternativ. Oliver Burkemans Fyratusen veckor är tänkvärd, underhållande och skriven med underfundig humor. Det här är inte i första hand en självhjälpsbok snarare ett kulturhistoriskt strövtåg bland märkliga nutidsfenomen och filosofer, psykologer och författare som genom tiderna har stångats mot tillvarons och tidens ändlighet. Boken avslutas med några råd om hur vi bäst utnyttjar det begränsade antal veckor som har fallit på vår lott.

Sleep Drink Breathe

Health, Mind & Body

"A manageable plan, offering profound long-term benefits for both mind and body—it's a must-read for anyone serious about wellness. —Daniel G. Amen, MD, author of Change Your Brain Every Day The Sleep Doctor shows you how to transform your health by balancing your basics—sleep, hydration, and breathing are the keys to renewed energy, weight loss, lower stress, and improved cognition. Good health doesn’t have to be complicated. Sleeping, hydrating, and breathing are fundamental to life, and making simple adjustments to the way we perform these basic functions can have an extraordinary impact on our health and wellbeing. In Sleep Drink Breathe, bestselling author Dr. Michael Breus shares the most recent science on these biobehaviors and inspiring patient stories that are the basis for his innovative strategy for optimizing your sleep, hydration, and breathing habits. Dr. Breus’s revolutionary three-week Sleep-Drink-Breathe regimen is so straightforward, you won’t be intimidated by it and you will stick with it. After just a few days, you’ll feel better physically, mentally, and emotionally, and will be on the road to whole-body balance that lasts.

Stained Teeth

Health, Mind & Body

In this comprehensive guide, we delve into the common causes of tooth discolouration, explore effective preventive measures, and discuss various treatment options available to restore your smile’s natural brightness. Throughout our daily lives, our teeth are subjected to numerous factors that can lead to staining and discolouration. From indulging in coffee and red wine to smoking and ageing, there are many culprits behind tooth discolouration. Understanding these causes is the first step toward maintaining a bright and healthy smile. Fortunately, there are several preventive strategies individuals can adopt to minimise the risk of tooth staining. From making dietary adjustments to practising good oral hygiene habits, small changes in lifestyle can make a significant difference in preserving the whiteness of your teeth. For those already dealing with stained teeth, we explore a range of treatment options, from professional teeth whitening procedures to natural remedies that can be tried at home. By understanding the science behind teeth whitening and the role of different whitening agents, readers can make informed decisions about the best approach for their unique needs. Whether you’re looking to prevent future staining or seeking solutions for existing discolouration, “Stained Teeth” is your comprehensive resource for achieving a brighter, healthier smile. Let’s embark on this journey together, exploring the causes of tooth discolouration and uncovering effective strategies for achieving and maintaining a radiant smile.

Be Naked

Health, Mind & Body

This book is a guide for practicing being your authentic self. You are unique and were created perfectly. Learn how to feel and sense your body, along with introspection to quiet the mind and listen to what messages your body may be trying to send from a deeper source within you. Your body often gives clues to how and who you are being. If you deal with anxiety, guilt, shame, anger, and fear, this book offers breathing techniques, movement explorations, and reflective contemplations to help you learn how to let go of these tethers so that you can rise to be who you truly are. You don't need to hide from your true self because of the lies you've been told or the lies you may be telling yourself. Everything you've ever wanted and ever needed to live an amazing life is within you now. Learn how to listen to your "still small voice," learn how to listen to your senses, and learn how to enjoy your real life. Even though everyone's happiness is their own, you are meant to be happy and have peace. You can learn to let Love live through you, as you. Be your true self, who you were meant to be. But first, you have to be naked.

Health, Mind & Body Books