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"This book reveals the psychological dimensions each of your chakras hold and why you may hurt physically after experiencing traumas. Through more than twenty exercises and journal prompts, you can release that pain instead of running from it and focus on healing your mind, body, and soul"--

Connect to the magic of the world around you for healing, empowerment and self-careNature is filled with hidden, elusive energies: the growth spirals of sunflowers, the electromagnetic spectrum of rainbows, the bio-energy of trees and the sound waves of thunder. Working with the potent energy of nature's bounty, you will learn to nurture and embrace your inner guardian witch through spell work.Brimming with rituals, wishes and enchantments to encourage spiritual growth, abundance and prosperity, and featuring beautiful illustrations from the author, this book is an illuminating guide to harnessing the earth's power for personal reflection. It reveals how magic can be used as a reciprocal force for good that protects and promotes our well-being, as well as that of our planet.The Little Book of Earth Magic is for those who seek to form a meaningful connection with nature and take their spiritual practice to a new level.

EXPANDED AND UPDATED SECOND EDITION OF THE GOURMAND WORLD COOKBOOK AWARDS, 2018, VEGAN CATEGORY WINNER. Elevates vegan cheese to a whole new level. - MIYOKO SCHINNER, author, Artisan Vegan Cheese Karen is a food magician! I've been a fan of her plant-based cheeses for years and no others can compare. - EM VON EUW, author, The Rawsome Vegan Cookbook LEARN THE CRAFT of making authentic, delicious non-dairy cheese from acknowledged master plant-based cheesemaker Karen McAthy. Comprehensively updated and expanded, the second edition of the "plant-based cheesemaking bible" takes vegan cheesemaking to a new level.Containing over 150 full color photos and enhanced step-by-step instructions, coverage includes:Eight new cheesemaking recipes plus dozens more from beginner to proNew coverage of "mixed method" fast-firming cultured cheesesGoing beyond nuts and seeds to include legumes in cheesemakingDairy-free cultured butter, sour cream, and oat, cashew, and coconut yogurtsGrowing plant-based cultures, including rejuvelac, sprouting, fermentation, kefir, and probiotic capsulesLactic acid fermentation and how to use it in cheesemakingExpanded coverage of flavors, aging, rind curing and smoking, and working with white and blue moldsNew recipe section for cooking with dairy-free cheeses including coeur a la creme, buttermilk fried tempeh, and more.The Art of Plant-based Cheesemaking, Second Edition is a must-have for aspiring DIY non-dairy cheesemakers, vegans, and serious foodies alike.Karen is an icon and artist in her field and this book may just be her Sistine Chapel. Buy this book! - AFRIM PRISTINE, author, For the Love of Cheese A must-have in the collection of any culinary aficionado! - MARGARET COONS, founder and CEO, Nuts for CheeseDelivers the real goods like no other. - VESANTO MELINA, MS, author, Becoming Vegan KAREN McATHY is an award-winning author, a world-renowned educator in the world of plant-based cheese, and founder and co-owner of Blue Heron Creamery, a plant-based artisan cheese and vegan foods company in Vancouver, BC.

This is your accessible, practical, science-backed guide to transforming your body, mind, and health with intermittent fasting. Like any hot diet trend, intermittent fasting (IF) is surrounded by hype and misinformation. Written by nutrition and fitness expert and YouTube sensation Thomas DeLauer, Intermittent Fasting Made Easy moves you beyond how you could do IF to what you should do to get the very best results. Known for making nutrition science cool and accessible, DeLauer gives you an action plan for maximizing results—designed with busy people juggling family, career, and everyday life in mind. It's IF made easy and applied to real life. Chapter by chapter, DeLauer walks you through the best practices for each of the key stages of intermittent fasting: the fasting window, breaking the fast, and the eating window. For each stage, find a checklist to confirm you're on track as well as a troubleshooting section to make sure you are fasting in a way that supports your body and lifestyle. You'll learn how to:Choose the best foods to eat (and which to avoid)Use supplements to support your progressMaximize your workout while intermittent fastingAvoid the most common mistakes people makeKick IF results into high gear by supercharging fat burning, boosting mental clarity, and enhancing sleepGet past IF roadblocks including mood swings, relapse, and plateauingAlso included are biohacks to level-up results specifically for women. With Intermittent Fasting Made Easy, you'll know exactly what to do to get the most out of intermittent fasting and dramatically optimize your life—starting now.

Brought to you by Penguin. It's not what you eat that makes a difference, it's when. Based on cutting-edge research from Dr Satchin Panda's and others' labs, The Circadian Diabetes Code takes circadian rhythm science to the next level showing how we can use intermittent fasting to treat, manage, and, in some cases, reverse diabetes and prediabetes. Time-restricted eating forms the backbone of the intermittent fasting weight loss protocol and has been scientifically shown to be an effective tool in the personal fight against diabetes. In this book, Dr Panda shows you how by following this protocol and eating all your food and drink within a ten-hour window of time you can reverse pre-diabetes, manage type 2 diabetes with less medication, enhance immunity, and lose weight along the way. Find out:How to manage your blood glucose response - with varies day and nightWhen it's best to sleep, exercise and take medicationWays to eat carbs that don't impact on your healthThe Circadian Diabetes Code gives you the power to take back control and enhance every aspect of your wellbeing! (c) Dr Satchin Panda 2021 (P) Penguin Audio 2021

A month-by-month resource offering stage-specific wellness practices to help new mums care for themselves through the first year.A natural, supportive, empowering start to motherhood - for mental, emotional and physical wellness when you need it most.Your new baby is here! Your world has turned upside down! And with all your focus on your precious little one, it's easy to forget to look after yourself properly. But natural, holistic self-care has never been more important than it is now.As you move through your first year as a new mother, Mindful New Mum gives you the curated wellness practices you need to care for yourself with the same compassion and commitment that you give to your growing baby.Find natural remedies to help manage interrupted sleep and strong emotions, healthy foods to boost energy and improve low mood, visualizations and affirmations to soothe and support, mini-meditations and longer meditative practices to calm and centre you, and to share with your baby. Enjoy gentle, targeted yoga, with your baby and alone, to ease the aches and pains of early motherhood and build strength and flexibility. Use mindful massage to bond with your baby and nourish your body.Feel supported and cared for as you begin this new chapter of your life, with encouraging expert psychological advice and practical self-care techniques that will help you to embrace motherhood with confidence and cherish yourself and your baby.AuthorDr Caroline Boyd is a Chartered Clinical Psychologist, HCPC registered, with nearly 10 years' experience working in the NHS. She specialises in supporting parents perinatally - from pregnancy to childbirth and all aspects of the transition to parenthood. She works with Dr Emma Svanberg as part of the Mumologist Psychology Collective and has a mind and body approach and promotes "e;resisting the supermum myth"e;.

Move better. Be stronger. Reclaim control of your body. Physical pain prevents us from living our best lives, but we are not powerless when it comes to healing and recovery.In his new book, Rebab Science: Pain, Injury, Movement-The Complete Guide, Dr. Tom Walters shows you how to take back the power by understanding and identifying pain and injury, learning how to treat it, and ending your chronic pain for good. Our current healthcare models (and myths) can be frustrating and even scary. Rehab Science outlines a new way of thinking about pain and injury with a movement-based system that helps you treat physical pain on your own terms. Dr. Walters delivers proven protocols that strengthen the body, reduce pain, and keep pain and injury from reoccurring in the future. This book teaches the best movements and pain-relieving exercises to rehabilitate common orthopedic injuries using step-by-step guides designed by a renowned physical therapist. Find out how to differentiate between pain and injury, how long different injuries take to heal, and what you can do to accelerate the phases of healing. In Rehab Science, you'll learn:How to identify and treat common pains and injuriesWhich exercises can prevent pain from returningHow long you should be doing rehab exercisesMajor signs and symptoms that may need medical attentionHow a diagnosis can factor into recoveryWhat common X-ray and MRI findings meanHow to program exercises to rehab specific injuriesWhen you might need to consider surgeryAnd much, much more If you want the power to get out of pain, rehabilitate an injury, and become more resilient, look no further than Rehab Science.

An ordinary day. The end of ordinary life. 'Very moving but never sentimental, tough but never cynical . . . gripping, funny and always honest' DAVID NICHOLLS

Powerful feminist nature writing by the pioneer of women's big-wave surfing in Ireland. Easkey Britton provides a rare female perspective on surfing, exploring the mental skills it fosters, and the need to recognize the value of the ocean and of nature's cycles in our lives.

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This collection contains all four of Steve Haines and Sophie Standing's graphic books that cover complex human experiences in an accessible way. The collection covers the fundamental human experiences of anxiety, pain, trauma and touch. A useful illustrated wallchart to accompany the series is also included.

Living PCOS Free is a groundbreaking book written by the acclaimed author, Nitu Bajekal. Published in 2022 by Hammersmith Health Books, this piece of literature takes readers on an enlightening journey about Polycystic Ovary Syndrome (PCOS). The book falls under the genre of health and wellness, providing a comprehensive guide for those living with PCOS and those who want to understand it better. Bajekal, with her expert knowledge and compassionate approach, offers practical advice and solutions to help manage PCOS. She combines scientific research with personal experiences, making the book a unique and relatable read. Living PCOS Free is not just a book; it's a lifeline for those who feel overwhelmed by PCOS. It's a must-read for anyone seeking to improve their health and live a PCOS-free life. Published by Hammersmith Health Books, it's a testament to their commitment to publishing books that make a real difference in people's lives.

With a focus on herbal medicine and first-aid essentials, former Green Beret medic and clinical herbalist Sam Coffman presents this comprehensive home reference on medical emergency preparedness for times when professional medical care is unavailable.Herbal Medic covers first-aid essentials, such how to assess a situation and a person in need of treatment and distinguish between illness and injury, as well as how to prepare and use herbs when there is no access to conventional medical treatment. In addition, the book provides a basic introduction to herbal medicine, with detailed entries on the best herbs to use in treatment; information on disease in the body and how herbs work against it; instructions for making herbal preparations; a list of those herbs the author has found most useful in his clinical experience; and a wide array of specific herbal care protocols for a multitude of acute health issues.

Named to the shortlist for the 2021 Outstanding Works of Literature (OWL) Award in the Management & Culture CategoryIn this important and timely book, workplace well-being expert Jennifer Moss helps leaders and individuals prevent burnout and create healthier, happier, and more productive workplaces.We tend to think of burnout as a problem we can solve with self-care: more yoga, better breathing techniques, and more resilience. But evidence is mounting that applying personal, Band-Aid solutions to an epic and rapidly evolving workplace phenomenon isn't enoughin fact, it's not even close. If we're going to solve this problem, organizations must take the lead in developing an antiburnout strategy that moves beyond apps, wellness programs, and perks.In this eye-opening, paradigm-shifting, and practical guide, Jennifer Moss lays bare the real causes of burnout and how organizations can stop the chronic stress cycle that an alarming number of workers suffer through. The Burnout Epidemic explains:What causes burnoutand what organizations can do to prevent itWhy traditional wellness initiatives fall shortHow companies can build an antiburnout strategy based on prevention, not perksHow leaders can measure burnout in their own organizationsWhat leaders can do to develop a healthier culture that prioritizes resilience and curiosityAs the pandemic has shown, self-care is important, but it's not a cure-all for burnout. Employers need to do more. With fascinating research, new findings from the pandemic, and interviews with business leaders around the globe, The Burnout Epidemic offers readers insightful and actionable advice that will empower them to help themselvesand their employeesfeel healthier and happier at work.

Herbal Antibiotics, a fascinating book penned by the talented Mary Jones, was published in 2017 by CreateSpace Independent Publishing Platform. This intriguing book delves into the world of natural remedies, offering an alternative perspective on health and wellness. It is a must-read for those interested in exploring the potential of plant-based antibiotics, as well as for those who simply enjoy reading about innovative approaches to health. The genre of the book is health and wellness, and it provides a refreshing perspective on how we can use nature's bounty for our benefit. Published by the renowned CreateSpace Independent Publishing Platform, the book is a testament to their commitment to bringing unique and diverse voices to the forefront. Written in English, it is easily accessible to a global audience, making it a valuable addition to any bookshelf.

Beyond the Salicylate Handbook is mainly aimed at people who have already established a low salicylate diet and environment that works for them but would still like more information. Sharla provides information on research carried out after the publication of The Salicylate Handbook and shares some more of her own experience.

The best-selling authors of The Baby Book (Dr William and Martha Sears) have created a supportive and practical guide to coping with difficult and fussy children. The book contains proven methods for dealing with a multitude of difficulties you may encounter.Parents of fussy or difficult children, take heart, best-selling childcare experts William and Martha Sears have written a book just for you. Drawing on more than twenty years of paediatric practice and their experiences with their own high-need children, they provide:- Creative ways to soothe a fussy baby- Information on medical causes of infant fussiness - from infections to food sensitivities- Effective ways of coping with common high-need personality traits and behaviour- Proven strategies for discipline - getting connected to your child early, providing structure, setting limits, knowing when to say yes and when to say no- Tips on learning how to talk and listen- Real-life stories and advice from parents of high-need childrenIn The Fussy Baby Book Dr. William and Martha Sears acknowledge the difficulties you face but show you how responsive parenting can turn these challenges into advantages for both you and your child. The Searses prove that difficult children can provide the most rewarding parenting experiences of all.

Sleep is a big topic among parents and you''ll get a never-ending stream of advice on what you should do. Then you try the advice and it doesn''t work at all for you! So, what should you do now? You read Happy Sleeping Baby - Your Guide for Sleep Success, that''s what you do! Within this book you will begin to understand how your baby sleeps, you''ll learn how to set up for sleep success, and what factors can disrupt sleep. You''ll also have age and development guidelines as to what to expect from newborn to age five, learn about stress, what self-regulation really means, and you''ll have an outline of three different sleep training plans that you can use to guide your baby to sleep. One method doesn''t work for all and that''s why you''ll have three different options to work with when making sleep changes. Take away any guilt you have from making sleep changes for your child. Getting quality sleep is important for growth, development, immune support, physical, and mental well-being for both you and your child. Sleep isn''t a luxury; it''sessential and you are a great parent for guiding your child to healthy sleep habits! Get more sleep tips on Instagram and Facebook at @HappySleepingBaby or find moreinformation at HappySleepingBaby.com

Goddess Magic is a comprehensive spell book featuring rituals, altars, and spells to honor the wide pantheon of goddesses and their magical properties.

A foolproof guide for people who think they don't have the time to make sourdough.

A thoughtful and compelling case for the power and potential of natural medicine to heal the human body, from bestselling author Dr Andreas Michalsen.

Founder of Align Therapy Aaron Alexander shows readers how posture and body alignment are powerful tools for building strength, achieving peak performance, and approaching the world with a new sense of confidence.

What do people with a particularly long life-span eat? How can you lose weight efficiently? Are illnesses in old age avoidable? Can you 'eat yourself young'?Discover the answers to these questions and more in this practical, science-based guide to eating well and living longer, which has sold over a million copies worldwide. When science journalist Bas Kast collapsed with chest pains, he feared he had ruined his health forever with a diet of junk food. So he set off on a journey to uncover the essentials of diet and longevity. Here, filtered from thousands of sometimes conflicting research findings, Kast presents the key scientific insights that reveal the most beneficial diet possible. From analysing how much sugar you should consume to looking at the impact of supplements, fasting, and even whether you should drink tea or coffee, Kast breaks down diet myths to present the key facts you need to know in clear, accessible language.