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Series: The Better Sex Through Mindfulness Workbook A Guide to Cultivating Desire Paperback Lori PhD Brotto 9781771648370 $22.95 HEALTH & FITNESS Oct 18, 2022

AS SEEN IN "THE PRINCIPLES OF PLEASURE" ON NETFLIXPRAISE FOR BETTER SEX THROUGH MINDFULNESS: "A book full of wisdom, permission, kindness, and hope."—EMILY NAGOSKI, author of Come as You Are and Burnout"A masterpiece and masterclass in female sexuality."—IAN KERNER, New York Times-bestselling author of She Comes FirstThe practical workbook for readers of the acclaimed Better Sex Through Mindfulness: learn how to apply the groundbreaking research and cultivate desire in everyday life.In her trailblazing book Better Sex Through Mindfulness, cli... + Read More
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Series: Psyched Seven Cutting-Edge Psychedelics Changing the World Paperback Amanda Siebert 9781771648790 $21.95 HEALTH & FITNESS Oct 18, 2022

Psychedelics including psilocybin, MDMA, ketamine, ayahuasca and peyote are poised to revolutionize mental health and alter the wellness industry forever.Once feared and misunderstood, psychedelics have emerged as one of the most promising therapies of the 21st century. Through cutting-edge research, substances such as MDMA and LSD are being recognized as powerful keys to healing and human improvement, offering solutions for mental health issues including PTSD and depression. Similarly, plant medicines like ayahuasca, peyote, and iboga, used si... + Read More
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Series: Wired for Music A Search for Health and Joy Through the Science of Sound Hardcover Adriana Barton 9781771645546 $32.95 SCIENCE Oct 11, 2022

"Beautifully written...a riveting account of how melodies and rhythms connect us, and help us deal with alienation and anxiety."—Dr. Bessel van der Kolk, author of The Body Keeps the ScoreIn this captivating blend of science and memoir, a health journalist and former cellist explores music as a source of health, resilience, connection, and joy. Music isn't just background noise or a series of torturous exercises we remember from piano lessons. In the right doses, it can double as a mild antidepressant, painkiller, sleeping pill, memory aid— and... + Read More
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Series: Dancing in Small Spaces One Couple’s Journey with Parkinson’s Disease and Lewy Body Dementia Paperback Leslie A. Davidson 9781990071089 $22.00 BIOGRAPHY & AUTOBIOGRAPHY Oct 11, 2022

An unstintingly honest and surprisingly humorous memoir that charts a couple’s parallel diagnoses of Parkinson’s and Lewy body dementia.In 2011, Leslie Davidson and her husband Lincoln Ford were enjoying retired life to the fullest as ardent outdoor enthusiasts, energetic travellers, and soon-to-be grandparents. But when Lincoln’s confusion became a concern and Leslie began to experience a hesitant leg and uncontrollable tremors in one arm, a devastating double diagnosis completely changed their life. In this personal and unstintingly honest me... + Read More
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Series: The Zone Rediscovering Our Natural Self Paperback Rob Wood 9781771605250 $15.00 NATURE Mar 29, 2022

A brief personal meditation on the healing power of living a life connected to the sublime beauty of the natural world.Based on the core philosophy expressed in the forthcoming documentary film of the same name, The Zone is an autobiographical account that details the emotional and physical struggles of renowned mountaineer, naturalist, and architect Rob Wood as he deals with the ravages of Parkinson’s disease on his body and mind.With an unshakeable faith in the power of nature and our own need to reconnect with the natural world, Rob Wood tak... + Read More
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Series: Dancing Is the Best Medicine The Science of How Moving To a Beat Is Good for Body, Brain, and Soul Paperback Julia F. Christensen 9781771646345 $24.95 HEALTH & FITNESS Oct 26, 2021

“Lively and enlightening.”—Sarah L. Kaufman, Washington Post“[A] zippy guide to better health.”—Publisher’s Weekly STARRED ReviewDiscover why humans were designed for dancing—and learn how to boogie for better health—with two neuroscientists as your guide.Dancing is one of the best things we can do for our health. In this groundbreaking and fun-to-read book, two neuroscientists (who are also competitive dancers) draw on their cutting-edge research to reveal why humans are hardwired for danceshow how to achieve optimal health through dancingTaki... + Read More
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Series: The Immune Mystery A Doctor's Impassioned Quest to Solve the Puzzle of Autoimmune Disease Hardcover Anita Dr. Kåss 9781771645508 $32.95 HEALTH & FITNESS May 18, 2021

A page-turning and powerful medical mystery for readers of Diagnosis by Lisa Sanders and The Beauty in Breaking by Michele HarperMore than 20 million Americans have autoimmune diseases, which occur when the immune system attacks the body. Autoimmune diseases are often misdiagnosed by doctors and overlooked by medical researchers. Almost all affect women more often than men.The Immune Mystery follows doctor and researcher Anita Kåss’s quest to solve the autoimmune puzzle, beginning with the premature death of her mother, who developed rheumatoid... + Read More
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Series: Pain and Prejudice How the Medical System Ignores Women—And What We Can Do About It Paperback Gabrielle Jackson 9781771647168 $24.95 HEALTH & FITNESS Mar 08, 2021

A timely, powerful look at how our culture treats—or mistreats—the health concerns of women. Almost all health research is still performed on men, meaning thousands of treatments and diagnoses are designed for male bodies only. Meanwhile, women feel dismissed at the doctor’s office, their concerns seen as false or exaggerated. Doctors who do focus on women’s health are penalized financially, as procedures performed on men pay more.Working up until press deadline, Jackson has written an up-to-the-minute epilogue exploring how COVID-19 is dispro... + Read More
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Series: Coming Soon Great Orgasms and Better Sex at Your Fingertips Paperback Dania Schiftan 9781771645584 $21.95 PSYCHOLOGY Feb 09, 2021

“Psychologist and sexologist Dania Schiftan says it is possible for ALL of us to achieve the Big O during penetrative sex—if we simply hone our skills.”—The SunThis simple yet effective program empowers women with tools to explore their bodies, achieve better orgasms, and have more enjoyable sex.Just like with anything else in life, if you want to get better at sex, you need to practice. And if you want to understand the female orgasm, you need to start by understanding the female body. In Coming Soon, sexologist and psychotherapist Dania Schif... + Read More
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Series: Menopocalypse How I Learned to Thrive During Menopause and How You Can Too Paperback Amanda Thebe 9781771647601 $26.95 HEALTH & FITNESS Oct 18, 2020

A refreshing approach to managing menopause symptoms, filled with tried-and-tested fitness tips, nutrition recommendations, and more. Fitness and women’s health expert Amanda Thebe went from barely surviving menopause to thriving, by making specific changes to her diet, exercise, and approach to mental health. In her original, laugh-out-loud account, Thebe reveals the unique methods that have worked for her and her many clients. She also cuts through the thicket of information (and misinformation) about menopause to demystify hormone replaceme... + Read More
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Series: The Mind-Body Cure Heal Your Pain, Anxiety, and Fatigue by Controlling Chronic Stress Paperback Bal Pawa 9781771645799 $24.95 HEALTH & FITNESS Sep 15, 2020

“Dr. Pawa moves mind-body medicine from the margins to the mainstream. Written with compassion, dedication, and rigorous science, this book is the definitive guide to holistic health.”—Shimi Kang, MD, psychiatrist, and bestselling author of The Dolphin Parent and The Tech SolutionA medical doctor and Harvard-trained mind-body expert shares the key to long-lasting health—stress management—with seven simple tools.What if someone told you that 75 percent of disease is caused by continuous and excessive stress hormones released by th... + Read More
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Series: On Pandemics Deadly Diseases from Bubonic Plague to Coronavirus Paperback David Waltner-Toews 9781771648110 $22.95 HEALTH & FITNESS May 28, 2020

Containing important information about the coronavirus, this comprehensive, easy-to-follow primer on pandemics, epidemics, and the panics they ignite around the world also shares solutions for a safer, healthier future. “A quiet little gem of understanding in a cacophony of panic and fear.” —Quill & Quire, STARRED review Authored by a leading epidemiologist, this engrossing book answers our questions about animal diseases that jump to humans—called zoonoses—including what attracts them to humans, why they have become more common in recent his... + Read More
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Series: Let's Talk About Sex Real Stories from a Therapist's Office Paperback Ann-Marlene Henning 9781771644280 $22.95 HEALTH & FITNESS May 19, 2020

A renowned sexologist shows us we’re not alone when it comes to problems of sex and love. Ann-Marlene Henning has improved the sex lives of thousands through her TV show and advice blog. Now, readers can experience her sought-after talk therapy in Let’s Talk About Sex, which illuminates common bedroom plights with real client stories. Meeting with couples of diverse identities and sexual orientations, Henning offers a rare window into the therapist’s mind. She shares her first impressions, explains her thinking as she decides what to ask now (a... + Read More
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Series: Rethink Chronic Pain Relieve Suffering, Heal Your Body, Own Your Health Paperback Gaétan Brouillard 9781771644631 $24.95 HEALTH & FITNESS May 05, 2020

“At last… a book about chronic pain that covers every aspect of this huge issue. A possible solution for nearly everyone who is suffering.”—Christiane Northrup, M.D., New York Times-bestselling author of Women’s Bodies, Women’s Wisdom.Do you have arthritis, back pain, fibromyalgia, or another form of pain? This foundational book on chronic pain offers a holistic guide to living pain-free, which incorporates traditional medicine and natural solutions such as supplements, reflexology, meditation, cannabis, and more.In Rethink Chronic Pain, medica... + Read More
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Series: Taking a Break from Saving the World A Conservation Activist’s Journey from Burnout to Balance Paperback Stephen Legault 9781771603638 $20.00 NATURE May 05, 2020

"The climate crisis is an overwhelming phenomenon and eco-activist Stephen Legault knows all about that. He’s been a burnout casualty a number of times and seeks solutions for the malaise, knowing people can’t be effective politically unless they take care of themselves. He has recommendations on everything from diet to organizational restricting – leaves of absence, anyone? Think about it." - NOW Magazine Toronto Professional conservation and political activist Stephen Legault examines the consequences of overwork in the “save the world” movem... + Read More
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Series: The PCOS Plan Prevent and Reverse Polycystic Ovary Syndrome through Diet and Fasting Paperback Nadia Brito Pateguana 9781771644600 $24.95 HEALTH & FITNESS Apr 14, 2020

New York Times bestselling author Dr. Jason Fung joins forces with naturopathic doctor Nadia Pateguana to offer methods to prevent and reverse PCOS through diet and intermittent fasting.Polycystic Ovary Syndrome (PCOS) is the most common reproductive disorder in the world, affecting an estimated eight to 20 percent of women of reproductive age, almost half of whom are unable to conceive. PCOS is also associated with increased risks of heart disease, ovarian and endometrial cancers, and type 2 diabetes.In this clearly written guide, backed by sc... + Read More
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Series: Still A Memoir of Love, Loss, and Motherhood Paperback Emma Hansen 9781771643917 $24.95 FAMILY & RELATIONSHIPS Apr 04, 2020

“Vulnerable and powerful... Still is a story that strengthens our bonds as humans.” —Christy Turlington Burns, founder, Every Mother Counts“Still is one of those rare books that catches you up and does not let you go. With grace, courage, and honesty, Emma Hansen adds an important voice to this tragic and too-often silenced subject. I loved this book.” —Beth Powning, author of Shadow Child: An Apprenticeship in Love and Loss “Raw, powerful, and poetic.”—Amelia Kathryn Barnes, author of Landon’s Legacy“Still is an exceptionally authen... + Read More
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Series: The Obesity Code Cookbook Recipes to Help You Manage Insulin, Lose Weight, and Improve Your Health Hardcover Jason Fung 9781771644761 $36.95 COOKING Dec 10, 2019

The companion cookbook to the international bestseller The Obesity Code Dr. Jason Fung has inspired thousands of people around the world to transform their diets with his groundbreaking books The Obesity Code, and The Diabetes Code. Now, The Obesity Code Cookbook makes it even easier to follow Dr. Fung’s weight-loss advice. 100 mouth-watering recipes—from slow-roasted pork shoulder to chia pudding and almond cake—showcase healthy fats, nutrient-dense foods, and low or no carbs. The Obesity Code Cookbook is an indispensable tool for ... + Read More
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Series: Scatterbrain How the Mind's Mistakes Make Humans Creative, Innovative, and Successful Hardcover Henning Beck 9781771644013 $34.95 SCIENCE Oct 08, 2019

In this mind-bending book, an esteemed neuroscientist explains why perfectionism is pointless—and argues that mistakes, missteps, and flaws are the keys to success. Remember that time you screwed up simple math or forgot the name of your favorite song? What if someone told you that such embarrassing “brain farts” are actually secret weapons, proof of your superiority to computers and AI? In Scatterbrain, we learn that boredom awakens the muse, distractions spark creativity, and misjudging time creates valuable memories, among other benefits of ... + Read More
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Series: Dance Me to the End Ten Months and Ten Days with ALS Paperback Alison Acheson 9781927366868 $22.00 BIOGRAPHY & AUTOBIOGRAPHY Oct 08, 2019

A profoundly honest and intensely personal story of a woman who cares for her husband after the devastating terminal diagnosis of ALS.Marty, age 57, was given a preliminary diagnosis of ALS by his family doctor. Seven weeks later, the diagnosis was confirmed by a neurologist. Ten months and ten days later, Marty passed away. From day one, Alison, Marty’s spouse of over twenty-five years, kept a journal as a way to navigate the overwhelming state of her mind and soul. Soon the rawness of her words harmonized to tell the story of Marty’s diagnosi... + Read More
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Series: Hormone Power Transform Your Diet, Transform Your Life Paperback Marjolein Dubbers 9781771643559 $22.95 HEALTH & FITNESS May 14, 2019

Simple tips and recipes to help women balance their hormones, boost their energy, and change their lives.What if you could feel happier, more energized, and less stressed, simply by changing the way you eat? In this informative book, vitality expert Marjolein Dubbers offers effective, easy-to-follow advice women can use to take charge of their hormones, improve their mood, and transform their health—one bite at a time.In clear, upbeat language, Hormone Power reveals the ins and outs of the endocrine system, explaining how estrogen, progesterone... + Read More
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Series: Everyone’s Welcome The Art of Living and Eating Allergen Free Hardcover Amanda Orlando 9781771512732 $40.00 COOKING May 07, 2019

Easy, delicious recipes and helpful tips to inspire confidence in adults who live with life-threatening allergies.Not everyone outgrows childhood allergies. When Amanda Orlando learned firsthand that the social and emotional impact of anaphylactic reactions affects adults, she started blogging about it, and EverydayAllergenFree.com was born.Her new cookbook, Everyone’s Welcome, is for people with anaphylactic allergies to any of the “big eight”: peanuts, tree nuts, dairy, eggs, soy, wheat, fish, shellfish. Most of the recipes are free from all ... + Read More
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Series: The Little Book of Cannabis How Marijuana Can Improve Your Life Paperback Amanda Siebert 9781771644044 $14.95 HEALTH & FITNESS Oct 17, 2018

Discover 10 evidence-based ways cannabis can improve your life—including better sleep, stress reduction, chronic pain relief, anti-aging, and more.Cannabis. Weed. Bud. Whatever you choose to call it, it’s been a health aid, comfort, and life-enhancer for humankind for more than three thousand years. But while cannabis is used by hundreds of millions of people around the world, more than a century of prohibition has resulted in confusion about its status: Is it healthy? Is it medicinal? Will it make you crazy?In this fun, illuminating book, cann... + Read More
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Series: Happy Down Below Everything You Want to Know About the Penis and Other Bits Paperback Dr. Oliver Gralla 9781771643283 $22.95 HEALTH & FITNESS Jun 04, 2018

"Treat yourself and your man-root to a thorough and often uproarious read-through. Your health prospects will be pointing at the ceiling in no time."—Peter Moore, former editor of Men's Health Men are notoriously reluctant to see a doctor. Only three in five men report going for an annual physical, and over 40 percent only ever visit the clinic when their symptoms become unbearable. Many know little or nothing about their bodies, with dire consequences for their well-being. In Happy Down Below, men?s health specialist Dr. Oliver Gralla p... + Read More
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Series: Better Sex Through Mindfulness How Women Can Cultivate Desire Paperback Lori A. Brotto 9781771642354 $22.95 HEALTH & FITNESS Apr 24, 2018

AS SEEN IN “THE PRINCIPLES OF PLEASURE” ON NETFLIX ALSO FEATURED IN BUSTLE • DAN SAVAGE LOVECAST • JEZEBEL • NEW YORK TIMES Find out how mindfulness is the key to cultivating desire, increasing sexual pleasure, and finding joy in intimacy. Studies show that approximately half of all women experience some kind of sexual difficulty at one point in their lives, with lack of interest in sex being by far the most common?and the most distressing. And when sex suffers, so do all other areas of life. But it doesn’t have to be that way. In Better Sex t... + Read More
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Series: Fit at Mid-Life A Feminist Fitness Journey Paperback Samantha Brennan 9781771641678 $22.95 HEALTH & FITNESS Apr 17, 2018

A uniquely feminist approach to how women can break free from what society thinks and get active in their forties, fifties, and beyond. What if you could be fitter now than you were in your twenties? And what if you could achieve it while feeling more comfortable and confident in your body than ever before? In this empowering, accessible book, bloggers and professors Samantha Brennan and Tracy Isaacs offer a new approach to fitness?one that champions strength, health, and personal accomplishment over weight loss and aesthetics. They... + Read More
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Series: The Diabetes Code Prevent and Reverse Type 2 Diabetes Naturally Paperback Jason Fung 9781771642651 $22.95 HEALTH & FITNESS Apr 03, 2018

From acclaimed author Dr. Jason Fung, a revolutionary guide to reversing diabetes.In 2016, Dr. Jason Fung forever changed the way we think about obesity with his bestselling book, The Obesity Code. Now he’s set out to do the same for type 2 diabetes.>Today, most doctors, dietitians, and even diabetes specialists consider type 2 diabetes to be a chronic and progressive disease—a life sentence with no possibility of parole. But the truth, Dr. Fung reveals in this paradigm-shifting book, is that type 2 diabetes is reversible. Writing with clear, p... + Read More
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Series: Gut The Inside Story of Our Body's Most Underrated Organ (Revised Edition) Paperback Giulia Enders 9781771643764 $19.95 HEALTH & FITNESS Mar 27, 2018

AN INSTANT NEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLER“Everything you ever wanted to know about the gut (and then some).”—SELFDiscover the secrets of your digestive system—and how to hone a healthy gut—plus new research on the mind-gut connection.With quirky charm, science star and medical doctor Giulia Enders explains the gut’s magic, answering questions like: What’s really up with gluten and lactose intolerance? How does the gut affect obesity? What's the connection between our microbiome and mental health? Why does acid reflux happen? In this revised edition ... + Read More
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Series: Wellmania Extreme Misadventures in the Search for Wellness Paperback Brigid Delaney 9781771643702 $24.95 HEALTH & FITNESS Mar 13, 2018

Bridget Jones meets A.J. Jacobs in Wellmania, an in-depth, laugh-out-loud exploration of the best and worst of the wellness industry."I laughed so hard, I choked on a doughnut reading this book. I'm so glad Brigid Delaney tried all of this crazy stuff so I never have to." —Jen Mann, New York Times bestselling author of People I Want to Punch in the ThroatCold pressed juices, “clean” eating, colonic vacations, mindfulness apps, and Paleo: healthcare trends and miracle diets seem to be becoming more plentiful each year. But do any of these tactic... + Read More
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Series: Heart The Inside Story of our Body's Most Heroic Organ Paperback Johannes Hinrich von Borstel 9781771643191 $19.95 SCIENCE Jun 13, 2017

In this lively and informative exploration of all aspects of the heart, Johannes Hinrich von Borstel offers a perfect mix of medical fact and amusing anecdote. A doctor, prospective cardiologist, and former paramedic?as well as a successful science-slammer?von Borstel relates his own experiences to provide a personal insight into the human side of heart medicine, while clearly explaining the science behind cardiac disease and healthcare for the heart. His many tips on how to give your ticker the best chance of enduring for as long as possible i... + Read More
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Series: Hidden Lives True Stories from People Who Live with Mental Illness Paperback Lenore Rowntree 9781927366530 $19.95 MEDICAL Jun 08, 2017

A revised and updated edition of a collection of personal essays that illuminate what life is like for those who live with mental illness, and how it impacts their family members.More than 4 million Canadians and 57 million Americans suffer from a diagnosable mental illness, and yet there are still considerable stigmas and a great deal of misunderstanding surrounding even the most common diagnoses—schizophrenia, bipolar disorder, autism, obsessive-compulsive disorder, clinical depression, post-traumatic stress disorder, and dissociative identit... + Read More
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Series: Demon in My Blood My Fight with Hep C - and a Miracle Cure (Hepatitis C) Paperback Elizabeth Rains 9781771641708 $22.95 HEALTH & FITNESS May 19, 2017

Until recently, hepatitis C?which infects 170 million people throughout the world?was always fatal. But today there is finally a remarkable cure.Elizabeth Rains describes how she was likely infected with hepatitis C during her wild hippie days, how she was diagnosed more than four decades later, and how she became one of the early patients to be cured, including the obstacles she encountered in gaining access to the $100,000 drugs. She describes the symptoms?and non-symptoms?of hep C, the stigma that still accompanies a diagnosis, the grueling... + Read More
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Series: The Nordic Guide to Living 10 Years Longer 10 Easy Tips For a Happier, Healthier Life Paperback Bertil Marklund MD, PhD. 9781771642910 $14.95 HEALTH & FITNESS Apr 25, 2017

A short guide to a long life, The Nordic Guide to Living 10 Years Longer is a pragmatic little book that channels the simple, healthy lifestyle of Scandinavia. Swedish doctor Bertil Marklund covers broad ground in just over 100 pages, providing a comprehensive guide to lifestyle choices, including sleep, diet, exercise, and the negative impact of stress; he also introduces the concept of lagom, a Swedish take on moderation. We can all adopt the 10 tips outlined in the book without completely rethinking the way we live. With his practical and ... + Read More
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Series: Run Better How To Improve Your Running Technique and Prevent Injury Paperback Jean-François Harvey 9781771642217 $32.95 SPORTS & RECREATION Mar 28, 2017

A practical, illustrated, and scientifically grounded guide to improving your running technique and preventing injury, written by a kinesiologistIn North America alone, thirty-seven million people run regularly, and most suffer at least one running-related injury a year. Run Better sets out to help runners of all abilities run smarter and injury-free by reviewing the proper mechanics of running and the role of shoes; providing training programs (from 5K to marathon distances) that promote rest and cross-training for adequate recovery; offering ... + Read More
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Series: Big Fit Girl Embrace the Body You Have Paperback Louise Green 9781771642125 $22.95 HEALTH & FITNESS Mar 14, 2017

In Big Fit Girl, Louise Green describes how the fitness industry fails to meet the needs of plus-size women and thus prevents them from improving their health and fitness. By telling her own story of how she stopped dieting, got off the couch, and unleashed her inner athlete?as well as showcasing similar stories from other women?Green inspires other plus-size women to do the same.Green also provides concrete advice, based on the latest research, about how to get started, how to establish a support team, how to choose an activity, what kind of c... + Read More
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Series: Let Them Eat Dirt Saving Our Children from an Oversanitized World Paperback B. Brett Finlay 9781771642545 $19.95 HEALTH & FITNESS Aug 26, 2016

“A must-read for parents, teachers and any healthcare provider for children, Let Them Eat Dirt takes you inside the inside tract of a child’s gut, and shows you how to give kids the best immune start early in life.”—William Sears, M.D, co-author, The Baby Book Our over-sanitized world threatens children’s health, but parents can change their environment into one where they’ll thrive. Babies and young kids are being raised in surroundings that are increasingly cleaner, more hyper hygienic, and more disinfected than ever before. As a result, th... + Read More
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Series: When Someone You Know Has Dementia Practical Advice for Families and Caregivers Paperback June Andrews 9781771642156 $22.95 HEALTH & FITNESS May 31, 2016

Across the world, almost 50 million people have dementia. Hundreds of millions of people are affected by the dementia of parents, partners, siblings, or friends. And while many countries are learning to cope with aging populations, dementia is becoming ever more of a challenge for many societies and individuals.Huge numbers of people who are diagnosed, or who are dealing with the diagnosis of a loved one, feel alone. When Someone You Know Has Dementia aims to fill this gap, providing practical information and support for people living with, or ... + Read More
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Series: Wasted An Alcoholic Therapist's Fight for Recovery in a Flawed Treatment System Paperback Michael Pond 9781771641968 $19.95 BIOGRAPHY & AUTOBIOGRAPHY Mar 15, 2016

Psychotherapist Michael Pond is no stranger to the devastating consequences of alcoholism. He has helped hundreds of people conquer their addictions, but this knowledge did not prevent his own near-demise. In this riveting memoir, he recounts how he lost his practice, his home, and his family?all because of his drinking. After scores of visits to the ER, a tour of hellish recovery homes, a stint in intensive care for end-stage alcoholism, and jail, Pond devised his own personal plan for recovery. He met Maureen Palmer and together they investig... + Read More
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Series: The Obesity Code Unlocking the Secrets of Weight Loss (Why Intermittent Fasting Is the Key to Controlling Your Weight) Paperback Jason Fung 9781771641258 $24.95 HEALTH & FITNESS Mar 01, 2016

FROM NEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLING AUTHOR DR. JASON FUNG: The landmark book that is helping thousands of people lose weight for good. Harness the power of intermittent fasting for lasting weight loss. Understand the science of weight gain and insulin resistance. Stop suffering and ditch calorie counting, yoyo diets, and excessive exercise. In this highly readable book, Dr. Jason Fung, long considered the founder of intermittent fasting, sets out an original theory of obesity and weight gain. He reveals that everything you've been told about how t... + Read More
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Series: Addicted Notes from the Belly of the Beast Paperback Lorna Crozier 9781771641869 $22.95 SELF-HELP Feb 28, 2016

A new edition of the best-selling collection about addiction.Is addiction a disease, a sin, a sign of hypersensitivity, a personal failing, or a unique resource for the creative mind? However it is defined, it can have devastating consequences, often shattering lives, ruining families, wrecking livelihoods, and even triggering suicide. Yet it can also be a source of inspiration. In this updated edition featuring three new essays on addiction to marijuana, video games, and sex, leading American and Canadian writers explore their surprisingly div... + Read More
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Series: The Personalized Medicine Revolution How Diagnosing and Treating Disease Are About to Change Forever Paperback Pieter Cullis 9781771640381 $19.95 HEALTH & FITNESS Feb 10, 2015

"Cullis will enlighten you as to why personalized medicine will be the greatest technological advance you have ever experienced.” - Rob Wright, Chief Editor, Life Science LeaderIn this persuasive and compelling book, Pieter Cullis argues that personalized medicine, also known as precision medicine, is the biggest revolution of our time. By replacing the current one-size-fits-all approach to medicine with medical treatment based on a patient’s unique molecular makeup, personalized medicine will radically change the role of doctors and patients a... + Read More
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Series: The End of Pain How Nutrition and Diet Can Fight Chronic Inflammatory Disease Paperback Jacqueline Lagacé 9781771640183 $22.95 HEALTH & FITNESS May 13, 2014

For years Jacqueline Lagacé suffered from debilitating chronic arthritis pain in her hands, spine, and knees. Conventional medicine failed to provide any relief, and Lagacé, a medical researcher, began searching for alternatives. That search brought her to the work of Dr. Jean Seignalet, an expert in nutrition therapy, who used targeted nutrition to treat patients suffering from chronic inflammatory diseases. His approach was called the hypotoxic diet, and he achieved an 80 percent success rate with it. By following his dietary regime, Lagacé e... + Read More
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Series: David Suzuki Institute Planet Heart How an Unhealthy Environment Leads to Heart Disease Paperback François Reeves 9781771000819 $19.95 HEALTH & FITNESS Apr 08, 2014

We’ve all heard the risk factors for cardiovascular disease: high blood pressure, high cholesterol, obesity, smoking, stress, and a sedentary lifestyle. But what about our environment? Despite almost 500 recent studies that show the links between air and water quality, biodiversity, and heart health, a poor environment as a critical cardiovascular risk factor has largely been ignored. In Planet Heart, cardiologist François Reeves aims to redress this imbalance with an incisive and authoritative look at the subject. Why did North America experie... + Read More
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Series: How to Expect What You're Not Expecting Stories of Pregnancy, Parenthood, and Loss Paperback Jessica Hiemstra 9781771510219 $19.95 LITERARY COLLECTIONS Sep 17, 2013

Winner of a 2015 Independent Publisher Book Awards Bronze MedalOne size fits all does not apply to pregnancy and childbirth. Each one is different, unique, and comes with its share of pleasure and pain. But how does one prepare for an unexpected loss of a pregnancy or hoped-for baby? In How to Expect What You’re Not Expecting, writers share their true stories of miscarriage, stillbirth, infertility, and other, related losses. This literary anthology picks up where some pregnancy books end and offers diverse, honest, and moving essays that can p... + Read More
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Series: David Suzuki Institute Dodging the Toxic Bullet How to Protect Yourself from Everyday Environmental Health Hazards Paperback David R. Boyd 9781553654544 $21.95 HEALTH & FITNESS Mar 02, 2010

Dodging the Toxic Bullet presents workable strategies that show how we can live longer, healthier lives by breathing clean air, eating healthy food, drinking safe water, and using non-toxic products. Author David R. Boyd provides accessible background on a range of hazards including mercury in fish, carcinogens in cleaning products, lead in toys, and lethal E. coli in ground beef. His clear directions for reducing risk include growing lots of houseplants, choosing whole foods, avoiding consumer products with strong or long-lasting smells, and u... + Read More
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Series: In Search of Sleep An Insomniac's Quest to Understand the Science, Psychology, and Culture of Sleeplessness Hardcover Bregje Hofstede 9781778400162 $34.95 HEALTH & FITNESS Mar 14, 2023

"Bregje Hofstede is an extraordinary writer."—Rutger Bregmans, author of Utopia for Realists and Humankind: A Hopeful HistoryJenny Odell's How to Do Nothing meets Matthew Walker's Why We Sleep in this fascinating deep-dive into the science and history of sleep. In Search of Sleep is both a self-help manual for insomniacs, and a sweeping critique of the hustle culture that blinds us to the real reasons we lie awake at night: from politics to pandemics to poverty. Amsterdam-based writer Bregje Hofstede struggled with insomnia for 10 years, but ad... + Read More
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Series: The Key to Creativity The Science Behind Ideas and How Daydreaming Can Change the World Hardcover Hilde Østby 9781771648301 $34.95 PSYCHOLOGY Apr 11, 2023

Readers of Stolen Focus and Quiet will appreciate this wide-ranging and passionate investigation into creativity: Why and when it strikes us, and how to transform workplaces, classrooms, and societies for creativity to flourish. After a cycling crash leaves her head spinning, journalist Hilde Østby finds herself suddenly bursting with creative energy―which makes her wonder: What's the secret to human creativity? Where do ideas come from? And most importantly: in a society that praises productivity and pace, how can we nurture, rather than suppr... + Read More
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Series: The Essential Guide to Intermittent Fasting for Women Balance Your Hormones to Lose Weight, Lower Stress, and Optimize Health Hardcover Megan Ramos 9781771645416 $36.95 HEALTH & FITNESS Jun 06, 2023

With a foreword from Dr. Jason Fung, author of The Obesity Code, this ground-breaking guide to intermittent fasting for women includes step-by-step advice for preventing and reversing metabolic disease. As a teenager, Megan Ramos suffered from non-alcoholic fatty liver disease and polycystic ovarian syndrome. By her mid-twenties, she had developed type 2 diabetes. But everything changed when she heard about intermittent fasting at the clinic where she was a researcher. Within six months of giving up snacks, adopting a diet high in natural fats ... + Read More