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Mudra. Le yoga des doigts

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Vous avez de l'or dans les doigts grâce à de simples gestes utilisés en yoga : les Mudra. Une Mudra est un positionnement précis des doigts qui aide à canaliser les énergies qui circulent dans le corps, à les faire circuler de manière dirigée et à les sceller. En pratiquant ces gestes bienfaisants qui ont plus de 3 000 ans, vous allez vous donner les moyens d’être en harmonie et en équilibre dans votre vie et bien plus encore. Une véritable trousse à pharmacie pour mieux dormir, être moins stressé, plus concentré, moins en colère ou plus joyeux… Dans cette nouvelle édition, revue et augmentée, donnez à vos enfants une vraie baguette magique qui leur permettra d’agir rapidement sur leurs émotions ou sur un état physique qu’ils ressentent.

10-Day Sugar Detox

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10 Days. 4 Sugar Detox Options. 1 Life-Changing Experience.Live healthier. Lose weight. Cut carbs. Gain energy. Sleep better. Most people who choose to do a sugar detox have similar goals. But just because you want to achieve the same things doesn't mean you're starting from the same place.10-Day Sugar Detox takes into account the real eating habits of aspiring sugar detoxers. It offers four different detoxes, each of which can be undertaken to end sugar addiction safely and successfully. Which sugar detox is right for you? Orange Plan: Vegetarian Yellow Plan: Carnivorous Green Plan: Grain-free, legume-free Blue Plan: Grain-free, legume-free, dairy-free Each sugar detox includes its own shopping list and meal plan for the 10-day period—so the only thing you have to think about is how good you're going to feel by the end.

The Secrets of People Who Never Get Sick

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Achieve the best health of your life by following in the footsteps of people who never get sick. Some take a daily nap. Or a cold shower. Some do yoga, lift weights, swear by brewer's yeast. And one dunks his head in hydrogen peroxide—he hasn't had a cold in two decades. In profiles of twenty-five people who never get sick and revealing their secrets and practices, Gene Stone covers the surprising science of personal health. The stories make it real, the research explains why, and the do-it-yourself information shows how to bring each secret into your own life. It's your turn to become a person who never gets sick.

Sebastian Kneipp: So sollt Ihr leben!

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In „So sollt Ihr leben!“, dem ersten populären Lehrbuch der Naturheilkunde überhaupt, entfaltet Sebastian Kneipp seine Vision eines naturverbundenen, gesunden Lebens. Seine Erkenntnisse zur Heilkraft des Wassers sowie seine Ratschläge zu Bewegung und Ernährung haben Millionen Menschen inspiriert und bieten auch heute wertvolle Impulse für mehr Wohlbefinden.Ein Vermächtnis ganzheitlicher Gesundheit. Als Begründer der weltberühmten Kneipp-Kur vereint der Autor in diesem Werk sein Lebenswerk: die tiefe Überzeugung, dass Körper, Geist und Seele durch einfache, naturnahe Maßnahmen in Einklang gebracht werden können. Während seine Grundprinzipien – von regelmäßiger Bewegung bis zur bewussten Lebensführung – nichts an Aktualität verloren haben, werden einzelne seiner Empfehlungen von 1889 heute durch moderne medizinische und pädagogische Erkenntnisse hinterfragt. Doch auch, wenn Sie Ihr Kind heute möglicherweise nicht mehr „abhärten“ wollen, wie Kneipp es mehrfach empfiehlt, bleibt es doch aufschlussreich, wie sehr die Vorschläge der scheinbar objektiven Naturheilkunde vom Zeitgeist geprägt werden.

The Big Book of Pregnancy Nutrition

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The only guide you need to nourishing yourself and your baby from the first through fourth trimesters, from the bestselling author of The Big Book of Organic Baby FoodWhen you found out you were pregnant, you were probably given a long list of things you were no longer “supposed” to do. But what you really need is a practical guide to all the things you can do to feel as empowered and strong as possible. The Big Book of Pregnancy Nutrition is the comprehensive handbook to everything a mama-to-be needs to feel healthy and supported for her entire pregnancy—and beyond—from licensed nutritionist, registered dietitian, and mom-of-two Stephanie Middleberg.This one-of-a-kind resource covers everything from prenatal vitamins and supplements to foods that alleviate constipation and heartburn to preparing for your glucose test and what to cook and freeze before the baby comes. Learn which foods may help your baby’s developing microbiome, decrease nausea, ease labor pains, and build your milk supply.Inside, you’ll find more than forty delicious, easy, nutritious recipes to fit any preference, including:roasted red pepper and asparagus frittatabutternut squash and apple soupmiso salmon with bok choylemon coconut energy biteschocolate chip lactation cookiesPregnancy can be hard, but with Middleberg’s expert guidance, you will find that fueling yourself and your growing baby doesn’t have to be.

My Daddy Has Epilepsy

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Embark on a heartwarming journey of understanding and courage with "My Daddy Has Epilepsy" by the compassionate and talented Stacey Chillemi, beautifully illustrated by Iacovos Kyriakides. Step into a world where children grasp the complexities of epilepsy with empathy and wisdom beyond their years. Through vibrant and captivating illustrations, this updated edition skillfully captures the confusion and fear surrounding epilepsy, offering a beacon of hope and assurance to both children and adults. Discover a tale that shines a light on the importance of knowledge and compassion when facing challenges like epilepsy. Let the colorful illustrations guide you through the story, providing clarity on what epilepsy entails and how to support someone during a seizure. With each page turn, "My Daddy Has Epilepsy" not only educates but also empowers, offering a valuable resource to dispel misconceptions and fears associated with the condition. Join author Stacey Chillemi on a mission to educate and support families affected by epilepsy, offering a lifeline of understanding and resilience. In this reimagined edition, the captivating illustrations burst into vibrant hues, enriching the narrative with a new depth of emotion and connection. Let this captivating picture book be a source of comfort, insight, and empowerment for readers of all ages. Unlock the power of knowledge and empathy through the pages of "My Daddy Has Epilepsy" — a book that promises to inspire understanding and acceptance while celebrating the strength and resilience found within every child and family.

Burnout

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In Burnout van Amelia en Emily Nagoski lees je waarom vrouwen een burn-out anders ervaren dan mannen. Het boek gaat over de stresscyclus en het wetenschappelijk onderbouwde plan om deze te voltooien. Voor de lezers van Nooit meer te druk van Tony Crabbe. Een burn-out. Veel vrouwen hebben het meegemaakt. Wat er van ons wordt verwacht en hoe het écht is om een vrouw te zijn in deze maatschappij zijn twee heel verschillende dingen, en we gaan regelmatig over onze grenzen om deze kloof te kunnen overbruggen. Zussen Amelia en Emily Nagoski helpen je een eind te maken aan deze voortdurende uitputtingsslag en je lichaam terug te brengen naar een staat van ontspanning. Ze laten zien dat je goed genoeg bent zoals je bent, en dat welzijn binnen je bereik ligt. Met behulp van wetenschap, advies en praktische oefeningen leren ze je stress te verminderen, je emoties te managen en een vreugdevoller leven te leiden. Alleen dit boek lezen helpt al! Beweeg Haal diep adem Doe iets creatiefs Knuffel Jank een potje Lach Deel je verhaal 'Ik heb hun strategieën geoefend, en dit boek is een total gamechanger.' - Brené Brown 'Burnout is de gouden standaard voor zelfhulpboeken en brengt baanbrekende wetenschap met energie, empathie en humor. De auteurs weten exact wat er gaande is in je uitgeputte brein en lichaam én wat je kunt doen om het te repareren. Echt levensveranderend.' – Sarah Knight, New York Times-bestsellerauteur van Calm the F*ck Down

The Strong Women's Guide to Total Health

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This practical and interactive guide shows women how to optimize their potential for health and well-being through in-depth information, self-assessment quizzes, and checklists to determine individual risk factors for common ailments and more serious diseases. Dr. Miriam Nelson shares the preventative measures that can be taken now to avoid such health problems down the road.From sexual and reproductive health to beauty, heart health, emotional well-being, bone and muscle health, and weight control, The Strong Women's Guide to Total Health offers a complete picture of the broad spectrum of issues that impact overall health. It is essential reading for women of all ages.

Les pouvoirs cachés du foie

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Gagnez des années de vie en bonne santé !Le foie, le plus volumineux de nos organes, est aussi le plus négligé. Dommage, c'est avant tout grâce à lui que nous pouvons vivre plus longtemps et surtout... en bonne santé ! Véritable super héros multitâche, il est d'autant plus facile à protéger qu'il dispose de la capacité unique de se régénérer. Il suffit de savoir l'aider...• Comment résorber le petit creux de 11 heures sans grignoter (ni avoir faim) ?• Pourquoi le pamplemousse et la pilule sont-ils ennemis ?• Avec quelles astuces éviter la maladie du foie gras (maladie du soda) ?• Y a-t-il moyen d'empêcher le foie de rouiller ?• A-t-on quand même le droit de se régaler ?S'appuyant sur les dernières découvertes de la recherche médicale, ce livre passionnant et accessible nous confie des clés pratiques et nous révèle tous les pouvoirs cachés du foie.

The Self-Care Solution

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ABC’s chief medical correspondent helps you ring in the New Year right with a resolution that’s actually doable: a year-long plan to improve your emotional and physical health—from giving up alcohol to doing a digital detox, but each for only one month.Dr. Jennifer Ashton is at the top of her field as an ob-gyn and news correspondent. But even at the top there’s still room to improve, and with The Self-Care Solution, she upends her life one month at a time, using her own experiences to help you improve your health and enhance your life.Dr. Ashton becomes both researcher and subject as she focuses on twelve separate challenges. Beginning with a new area of focus each month, she guides you through the struggles she faces, the benefits she experiences, and the science behind why each month’s challenge—giving up alcohol, doing more push-ups, adopting an earlier bedtime, limiting technology—can lead to better health. Month by month, Dr. Ashton tackles a different area of wellness with the hope that the lessons she learns and the improved health she experiences will motivate her (and you) to make each change permanent. Throughout, she offers easy-to-comprehend health information about the particular challenge to help you understand its benefits and to stick with it. Whether it’s adding cardio or learning how to meditate, Dr. Ashton makes these daily lifestyle choices and changes feel possible—and shows how beneficial a mindful lifestyle can be.Inspiring, practical, and informative, illustrated with helpful photos and charts, The Self-Care Solution teaches you how to recalibrate your life to enjoy a better, healthier year, one month at a time. Featuring guidance from top experts, entertaining case studies, easy-to-follow advice and tips, and Dr. Ashton’s observations and insights, this book can help you achieve a better life balance and a more active and healthy lifestyle.

Health At Every Size

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Fat isn't the problem. Dieting is the problem. A society that rejects anyone whose body shape or size doesn't match an impossible ideal is the problem. A medical establishment that equates "thin" with "healthy" is the problem. The solution? Health at Every Size. Tune in to your body's expert guidance. Find the joy in movement. Eat what you want, when you want, choosing pleasurable foods that help you to feel good. You too can feel great in your body right now—and Health at Every Size will show you how. Health at Every Size has been scientifically proven to boost health and self-esteem. The program was evaluated in a government-funded academic study, its data published in well-respected scientific journals. Updated with the latest scientific research and even more powerful messages, Health at Every Size is not a diet book, and after reading it, you will be convinced the best way to win the war against fat is to give up the fight.

Eine Zyklus-Theologie (ja, echt!)

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Eine biblische Sicht auf die Periode. 500 Mal hat eine Frau im Durchschnitt ihre Menstruation. Das ist viel Lebenszeit. Wer will diese Zeit schon genervt, mit Schmerzen oder mies gelaunt auf dem Sofa verbringen? Eben, niemand. Also fragen wir doch einmal den Erfinder: Wie hat sich Gott das eigentlich gedacht? Als er uns Frauen gemacht hat, schuf er auch unseren Zyklus. Kann ich durch die Periode mehr über Gottes Wesen lernen? Könnte meine Periode sogar ein geistlicher Goldschatz sein, den ich bisher nicht als solchen erkannt habe? Begeben wir uns auf die Suche nach diesem Schatz...

American Heart Association No-Fad Diet

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By now, you’ve heard of (and maybe tried) them all: the low-carb diet, the grapefruit diet, the miracle diet . . . the list goes on and on. Fad diets may promise a quick fix, but few deliver lasting results. If you’re like millions of other Americans, you’re still struggling to lose weight and get in shape—without harming your long-term health in the process. It’s time to leave behind the one-size-fits-all approach to dieting. Now, the American Heart Association, the nation’s most trusted authority on heart-healthy living, introduces its first-ever comprehensive weight-loss book. No-Fad Diet helps you create a personalized plan to lose weight in a healthful way. After a simple assessment of your current habits, you choose the eating and exercise strategies that best fit your needs. You’ll learn how to set realistic goals, eat well to lose extra pounds safely, and add physical activity to keep the weight off for good.This book offers more than 190 delicious, all-new recipes, including Cream of Triple-Mushroom Soup, Tilapia Cham-pignon, Chicken Pot Pie, Pumpkin-Cranberry Pancakes, and Vanilla Soufflé with Brandy-Plum Sauce. You’ll also find two weeks of sample menus, guidelines for meal planning, useful tips on dining out and food shopping, and sound advice for staying on track to reach your target weight. If you’re fed up with fads and want a diet that can provide a lifetime of effective weight control, No-Fad Diet is the book for you.Tired of losing weight and gaining it back?Sick of fad diets and gimmicks?Frustrated by crazy food restrictions?Try the No-Fad Diet What’s the only effective way to lose weight and keep it off? It’s simple: Calories in must be less than calories out. But since the factors that contribute to this not-so-magic formula are different for everyone, a one-size diet plan does not fit all. The No-Fad Diet includes:•Tips on turning negative thinking into positive rewards•Simple quizzes to find the approach that’s best for you•Diary pages to record and monitor your eating and activity habits •Strategies to reduce calories and increase your activity levels•Guidelines to help you prepare your own nutritious meals •More than 190 delicious and healthful recipes •Techniques to maintain your momentumThe weight-loss strategies in this book are based on reliable scientific research and are backed by respected medical professionals. The American Heart Association has the information you can trust.Also available as a Random House Large Print Edition

The Gout & Pseudogout Handbook

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If you or someone you care about has gout, you need this book.Having gout is no joke. Joint pain during a flare-up can be excruciating, making it impossible to work or do everyday activities. One in five people with gout will get kidney stones, another opportunity for incapacitating pain. In the long term, permanent joint damage can result.The diagnosis is not always straightforward and often incorrect. Many treatment choices are available, each with pros and cons. Ensuring that treatment is safe and effective requires regular monitoring. It's not surprising that most people with gout are not on optimal treatment.Inadequate treatment increases the number of gout attacks a person suffers and leads to complications such as joint damage, kidney stones and tophi. Worse still, people on sub-optimal treatment have a 24% higher death rate. Your life is at stake.Getting the best treatment requires a close working relationship between patient and doctor. Typically, people lack sufficient knowledge to take part in decisions about their treatment, and consultations often feel rushed, so there's little discussion. All this can leave you feeling helpless and with little control over your treatment.The Gout & Pseudogout Handbook aims to change that. This rigorously researched handbook is written by experienced doctors and provides clear and straightforward information, with practical advice you can use every day. The Handbook leads you through all aspects of both gout and pseudogout and acts as a reference you can turn to with all your questions. Prescription and alternative treatments are discussed in detail. Case histories and quizzes reinforce your understanding.The Handbook ends with a personal data section where you can record the details of the disease as it affects you. There are specially designed tables, charts and forms, and space to note the questions you'd like to discuss with your doctor at the next visit.Armed with knowledge and facts, you will be confident to discuss the issues with your doctor and be fully involved in decisions about your care. You won't need to feel helpless and dependent on your doctor any longer.People who understand their condition and its treatment get the best care. That's why we wrote this book and why you bought it.

Blessing the Hands That Feed Us

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An exploration of our relationship with food and eating locally—from the bestselling author of Your Money or Your LifeTaking the local food movement to heart, Vicki Robin pledged for one month to eat only food sourced within a ten-mile radius of her home on Whidbey Island in Puget Sound, Washington. Like Barbara Kingsolver’s Animal, Vegetable, Miracle and the bestselling books of Michael Pollan, Blessing the Hands That Feed Us is part personal narrative and part global manifesto. Robin’s challenge for a sustainable diet not only brings to light society’s unhealthy dependence on mass-produced, prepackaged foods but also helps her reconnect with her body, her community, and her environment. Featuring recipes throughout, along with practical tips on adopting your own locally-sourced diet, this is a candid, humorous, and inspirational guide to the locavore movement and a healthy food future.

The Illustrated Art of Manliness

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An indispensable, hands-on guide dedicated to the lost art of being a man, The Illustrated Art of Manliness distills more than 100 practical skills every modern man needs to know into an entertaining, easy-to-follow visual format. Founder of The Art of Manliness, Brett McKay and bestselling illustrator Ted Slampyak write brilliantly illustrated articles to help men be the best fathers, brothers, sons, and men they can be. This book features their most essential work alongside dozens of never-before seen guides on subjects ranging from chivalry and self-defense to courage and car repair, including: How to disarm an attacker How to fell a tree and start a fire anywhere How a car engine works, and how to fix it How to use every tool in your toolbox What to wear on a first date and to a job interview How to lead a meeting and command the attention of a room How to dance, fight, shave, shake a hand, pick a lock, and fire a gun And other advice for when you're lost, in danger, or merely confronting a shirt that needs to be ironed. The Illustrated Art of Manliness features a classic, timeless package, including full-color illustrations, and will be a perfect gift for you or the man in your life.

Reset je nervus vagus

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In Reset je nervus vagus legt Anna Ferguson haarfijn uit waarom je nervus vagus de sleutel is naar een kalm zenuwstelsel. Deze zenuw die de hersenen met de borstkas en buik verbindt, staat steeds meer in de schijnwerpers in de wetenschap. De nervus vagus draagt informatie over die bepaalt hoe de hersenen reageren en het lichaam functioneert. Door op de juiste manier aandacht aan de nervus vagus te besteden, kun je het zenuwstelstel tot rust brengen. Het resultaat: meer veerkracht, minder angst en stress. Anna Ferguson biedt in dit boek een praktisch programma om het lichaam te kalmeren. 'Ik ben ervan overtuigd dat bewust werken met de nervus vagus grote voordelen kan opleveren. Vermindering van stress, verbetering van onze mentale gezondheid en herstel van ons algehele welzijn.' – Charlotte Labee

Przeznaczenie dusz

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Pionier odkrywania tajemnic życia, dr Michael Newton, ponownie zabiera czytelnika w fascynującą podróż do centrum duchowego świata. W tej książce zawartych zostało siedemdziesiąt nowych relacji z wędrówek między wcieleniami, które pomagają dostrzec znaczenie tzw. flashbacków i znaków z drugiej strony. Tym razem dr Newton ukazuje m.in. kanały, którymi dusze nawiązują kontakt, znaczenie kolorów aury dla odczytywania ich przesłań, a także terapeutyczną wartość tych wiadomości.Lektura opowieści ludzi będących w głębokiej hipnozie odsłania także szczegóły na temat:– naszego celu życia na Ziemi;– bratnich dusz i przewodników duchowych;– otoczenia duchowego i miejsc, do których wędrują dusze po śmierci;– podróży duszy między życiami;– sposobów, za pomocą których kontaktują się z nami duchy, chcąc nas pocieszyć;– połączenia między duszą a mózgiem;– wyboru takiego, a nie innego ciała przez duszę.

Hope's Kefir

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Relive the ancient art of making Kefir in your own home.This is Hope's step-by-step recipe to make a healthy milk Kefir drink;Only basic kitchen utensils are required.

Get your shit together

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Get your sh*t together van Sarah Knight gaat over uitvinden waar je wel f*cks om wil geven, de kracht van negatief denken, minder uitgeven en meer besparen, je angsten managen, tools om je sh*t op orde te krijgen, een einde aan de bullshitcyclus maken, vermijdingsgedrag voorkomen en megaveel andere goeie sh*t. Een krachtige, grappig geschreven, nuttige gids om eindelijk je doelen te bereiken door te focussen op waar je echt om geeft.

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