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Disease Free

Looking for the key to
living a longer and
healthier life? Doctors
now know that the
underlying causes of most
chronic diseases are
lifestyle factors, so
the solution is in your
hands. Disease Free tells
you how in minimise or
even prevent health
problems - from arthritis
and diabetes to heart
disease and ulcers -
before they start.

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Dummies Diabetes

Find out how to keep tabs
on your condition Don't
let diabetes stop you
from living life to the
fullest. This handy
pocket guide explains
what diabetes is and
gives you the latest
information on how to
monitor and manage your
condition. Written by a
highly experienced
physician, this book is
filled with practical
advice for managing your
condition in today's
world. Whether you have a
diagnosis of diabetes or
are caring for someone
who does, you'll get the
information needed to
stay healthy and feel
great.

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How To Shine

FIX YOUR MINDSET AND
UNLEASH YOUR TALENT Simon
Hartley spent many years
working with world class
athletes and helping them
to new levels of
achievement. Then he got
wondering: What is it
that enables some people
to develop their talent
in a more impactful way
than others? What
differentiates the
winners from those who
almost made it? And how
can we be world class in
our chosen fields? How To
Shine is more than just a
window into the world of
winning. Its the
distillation of all Simon
has learned from talking
to and coaching some of
the worlds top
success stories, from
Premiership footballers
and Olympiads to
champions of business.
Its a practical,
step by step guide to
honing skills which are
as vital in the office as
they are on the athletics
track and truly shining
in your field. Includes:
Practical,
life?affirming tips
Insights into the winning
mentality from sportsmen,
coaches, Michelin
starred chefs and
scientists How to develop
skills which will enable
you to be a genuine
leader in your field

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Natural Home Remedies

Details: Beautifully
illustrated throughout,
with comprehensive
information on safe
natural remedies to treat
the whole family. More
and more people today are
turning to natural home
remedies to treat all
types of illness. The
Complete Illustrated
Guide to Natural Home
Remedies is an
encyclopedic treasure,
providing the most
authoritative book on the
various treatments
available for all common
ailments. With sections
on homeopathy,
herbalism, aromatherapy,
flower remedies and
vitamin and nutritional
therapies, the book is
arranged, so that
information is easily and
instantly accessible.
Containing a therepeutic
directory of common
ailments, a list of
natural remedies and
their uses and
properties, as well as a
home medicine chest and
practical first aid tips,
Karen Sullivan makes
treating illness safe and
easy. Ideal for: A great
advice book for natural
remedies on common
ailments in the family.
This paperback book has
304 pages and measures:
20.7 x 20.7 x 2.2cm.

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The Brain Book

Details: An illustrated
guide to the structure,
functions and disorders
of the human brain. The
human brain is the body
part that makes each of
us what we are - unique
individuals. Here, the
latest findings in
neuroscience and
state-of-the-art imagery
combine to provide an
incomparable insight into
the brain's form and
function. Through unique
computer-generated 3D
images and stunning
graphics, you'll explore
the brain in
unprecedented detail.
From its function as the
hub of the nervous system
to schizophrenia,
discover how the brain
works and why it
malfunctions. Gain
insight into such
esoteric aspects as
behaviour, language and
communication and
discover the nature of
genius. Ideal for:
Incisive, clear and
authoritative, this is
an essential human brain
manual for students and
healthcare professionals,
and is also a
comprehensive reference
book for the family. This
hardback book has 256
pages and measures: 30.5
x 25.5 x 2cm.

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A Sharp Brain For Life -
Proven Ways To Maintain Your
Mind And Memories

With proven ways to
maintain your mind and
memories, A Sharp Brain
for Life will help you
banish forgetfulness,
discover powerful brain
boosters, enjoy
brain-nourishing recipes
and challenge your brain
with puzzles and
exercises to use every
day. With breakthrough
research showing that not
only can you grow new
brain cells at any age
but you can also 'rewire'
your brain to increase
capacity, there has
never been a better time
to sharpen your mind.
This informative book
explains how your brain
works and offers
practical exercises to
ensure you brain stays
fit and active for life.
Due to unforseen
circumstances this title
will not be available for
sale in the near future.

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The Alzheimers Prevention
Program

Protect yourself against
Alzheimer's Disease with
a breakthrough seven-day
program. With
Alzheimer's, prevention
is today's cure, and in
just one week you can
start improving memory
and mental function and
see immediate results.
After setting a baseline
through quizzes and
evaluations, The
Alzheimer's Prevention
Program shows how to:
Master simple memory
techniques to overcome
everyday lapses.
Incorporate the top 10
brain-protecting foods
into your diet.
Cross-train your brain,
exercising both the right
and left hemispheres.
Reduce stress, a risk
factor for developing
dementia and Alzheimer's,
through meditation and
11 other relaxation
strategies. The
science-based program,
updated with the latest
research and discoveries
on brain health and
lasting memory, is
designed to improve
mental clarity every day
and protect your brain
for the rest of your
life.

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Sports Injuries - A Self-Help
Guide

The best-selling
comprehensive guide to
sports injuries, now
completely updated!
Sports Injuries: a
Self-Help Guide describes
how the body works, why
injuries happen in adults
and children, how to
deal with them, whom to
consult, complications
and consequences of
injuries, recovery
through rehabilitation
exercise programmes,
safety measures and
injury prevention. Three
hundred line drawings
illustrate a full range
of recovery exercises
through stretching,
strengthening,
mobilizing, and
coordinating. This is an
essential book for sports
participants, coaches,
personal trainers, PE
teachers, parents,
sports science and sports
therapy students, and is
also a useful reference
tool for doctors and
therapists.

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The Plan

In this revolutionary,
NEW YORK TIMES
bestselling book,
cutting-edge nutrition
expert Lyn-Genet Recitas
reveals the surprising
truth behind what
actually makes people
pack on the pounds - and
it isn't carbs or portion
sizes. Foods that are
revered by traditional
weight loss programmes
may seem healthy, but
when combined with each
person's unique
chemistry, they can
cause a toxic reaction
that triggers weight
gain, premature ageing,
inflammation and a host
of health problems. This
groundbreaking programme
helps readers finally
unlock the mystery behind
what does and does not
work for their individual
body. With detailed meal
plans, recipes and
effective, personalised
advice, you will
discover how to: Identify
your hidden trigger foods
that are causing weight
gain and inflammation,
among other symptoms;
Build a personalised
healthy foods list that
promotes rapid weight
loss while enjoying
generous servings of
foods you love; Avoid
feeling bloated, tired
or unhealthy again! Feel
better, look better and
be empowered by the
knowledge of what truly
works best for your body!

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Insomniac

Gayle Greene has suffered
from chronic insomnia all
her life. She has
explored an astonishing
array of remedies, from
hardcore sleeping pills
to alternative therapies,
and has found ways of
coping, but never a
cure. This book is
written for and about the
silent multitude of
people who suffer from
chronic insomnia, and
whose lives are
permanently distorted by
it. In INSOMNIAC, Gayle
travels the world in a
quest for answers,
interviewing
neurologists, sleep
researchers, doctors,
psychotherapists and
insomniacs of all sorts.
What comes of her journey
is an up-to-date account
of what is known about
insomnia, providing the
information every
insomniac needs to know
to make intelligent
choices amongst the vast
selection of medicines
and therapies. It is a
fascinating account of
Gayle's struggle, but it
is also a timely and
much-needed call to arms
for more research into
what really causes
insomnia - so that the
patient isn't
automatically considered
to be the one to blame.

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The Human Body A Family
Reference Guide

Take a journey through
the Human Body - from
head to toe - and
discover the amazing
wonders that lie within!
The Human Body is a
comprehensive, fully
illustrated guide to the
individual systems and
workings of the body with
hundreds of full-colour
detailed diagrams that
provide a visual
explanation to all parts
of our bodies. In this
fantastic book all
aspects of the anatomy
are clearly explained
through detailed and
informative text and each
of the body's individual
systems and functions are
described in colour-coded
sections and chapters
which give you easy
access to the book. This
excellent book is written
by medical experts and
consultants so the text
is concise and clear to
the point including a
glossary of anatomical
terms.

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The Cancer Survivors Companion

Coping with life after
cancer can be tough. The
idea that the end of
successful treatment
brings relief and peace
just isn't true for
countless survivors. Many
feel unexpectedly alone,
worried and adrift.
You're supposed to be
getting your life 'back
on track' but your life
has changed. You have
changed. With reassurance
and understanding, Dr
Frances Goodhart and Lucy
Atkins help readers deal
with the emotional
fallout of cancer whether
it's days, months or
years since the treatment
ended. Drawing on Dr
Goodhart's extensive
experience working in the
NHS with cancer
survivors, this guide is
packed with practical and
simple self-help tools to
tackle issues such as
worry and anxiety,
depression and low mood,
anger, low self-esteem
and body image,
relationships and sex,
fatigue, sleep and
relaxation. If you are a
cancer survivor, this
book will support you
every step of the way. If
you are supporting a
loved one, friend,
colleague or your
patient, this is a vital
read.

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The Menopause Book (Revised
And Updated Edition)

Originally published in
2007 as "Is It Hot in
Here? Or Is It Me?",
with 110, 000 copies in
print, The Menopause Book
is the all-in-one bible
for women approaching or
experiencing menopause.
Completely revised and
updated with a
compelling,
authoritative new look,
the latest medical
findings and advice, and
a straightforward new
title, The Menopause Book
incorporates the most
cutting-edge research on
hormones and hormone
therapy; hot flashes;
heart disease and stroke;
breast cancer in older
women; and, the subtle
symptoms of ovarian
cancer. It also discusses
new findings on why it's
hard for menopausal women
to lose weight;
osteoporosis and
oestrogen; the interplay
between migraines and
hormones; panic attacks;
and, more. Of all the
books on the market,
this is the
soundest-based on
science, the material is
vetted by top authorities
in the field, the facts
are up to date, the
writing engaging, the
tone upbeat. It's the
essential guide for every
woman who wants to take
charge of her health.

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Take Control Of Your
Endometriosis

As a sufferer of
endometriosis and a
qualified nutritional
therapist, Henrietta
Norton provides both a
personal and professional
look at how women can
take control of their
endometriosis and relieve
their symptoms naturally.
She shows how making
informed choices can
improve wellbeing through
diet and lifestyle
changes and can
personally vouch for the
positive difference these
alterations can make to
the health of
endometriosis sufferers.
With an explanation of
endometriosis and its
symptoms, a guide to
what foods to eat and
which to ditch, plus
recipes to make the
dietary changes easy to
follow, this is an
authoritative and
accessible guide to
empower women to manage
their endometriosis.

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British Medical Association -
Home Doctor

Get better faster with
home treatments and
remedies for 150 common
conditions. Easy to
follow treatments for
everything from migraine
to motion sickness.
Includes practical tips
and techniques,
emergency first aid, and
problems specific to men,
women and children.

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Breast Cancer For Dummies

If you or someone you
love has been diagnosed
with breast cancer,
you're probably confused,
afraid, shocked, or
even angry. Or you may be
all of the above. Let
this book become your
trusted manual. Discover
more about the cancer,
explore treatment
options, find ways to
make this part of your
life easier. Let shared
experiences serve as your
knowledgeable guide and
anchor to help you make
wise and confident
choices. Think of breast
cancer as a journey and
this book as your
roadmap. Have you already
been diagnosed? In that
case, this book can help
you explore these
important truths: Breast
cancer is not a death
sentence. Most women
diagnosed with early
stage breast cancer can
look forward to enjoying
a healthy, full life.
Not only are you unique
as a person, but so,
too, is your particular
form of cancer, your
treatment options, and
your prognosis. Every day
more is discovered about
how to prevent, detect
earlier, and more
effectively treat breast
cancer. You are not
alone. More than two
million women in the
United States today are
breast cancer survivors.
Thousands of groups and
programs across the
country offer support,
and chances are, one is
close to your
neighborhood. All the
information in this book
is based on the most
recent research findings,
the clinical expertise
of oncologists, and the
invaluable experiences of
the women who have walked
this road before. Breast
Cancer For Dummies covers
all of the following
topics and more in
simple,
easy?to?understand terms:
Coming to grips with
breast cancer Decoding
your pathology report
Finding the right
treatment for you
Rekindling intimacy after
treatment Health
Insurance and money woes
Talking to children about
breast cancer This book
can help you feel like
you have a sister who's a
doctor, a sister who
tells you what to expect
every step of the way,
who gives you the best
advice she can, and
guides you along the way.
(Of course, there is
absolutely no replacement
for advice about you from
your own doctor.) You'll
feel empowered to know
and understand what's
going on in your body,
so that you can become a
part of your own
treatment team and make
decisions along with your
doctors and your family.

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The Herbal Healing Bible

This informative
directory includes a
selection of herbs that
can be used to treat a
wide range of common
ailments in a gentle but
effective way. From herbs
that relieve throat and
ear infections to calming
drinks find out with this
step-by-step instructions
and learn how to make
your own healing
remedies.

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First Aid Manual

Fully revised and updated
9th edition: includes
changes to resuscitation
techniques From first-aid
essentials to life-saving
procedures, it's worth
having someone who knows
what they are doing to
cope with life's little
(and big) emergencies.
The latest edition of
this best-selling manual,
published in association
with the UK's three
leading first-aid
providers, St John's
Ambulance, St Andrew's
First Aid and the British
Red Cross, gives you the
knowledge you need
instantly if someone
falls ill or gets hurt.
Live-action step-by-step
photographs show you how
to treat casualties and
over 100 medical
conditions and injuries,
from minor burns to heart
attacks. Find information
on the latest life-saving
procedures and
resuscitation guidelines
as well as basic first
aid techniques, like
bandaging and applying
dressings. Plus,
chapters explain what
it's like being a first
aider, what to do in an
emergency situation and
how to look after a
casualty. Keep it handy -
for home, for work and
for leisure.

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Hurry Down Sunshine - A
Fathers Memoir Of Love And
Madness

One summer evening
Michael Greenberg's
daughter Sally was
brought home by the
police after rushing into
a busy road in Greenwich
Village, convinced she
could halt the oncoming
traffic. The mania had
come over her abruptly:
her habit of poring
obsessively over poems
late into the night or
listening to music on her
battered walkman for
hours could be considered
'normal' teenage
behaviour, and yet it
was a clue to the
internal tumult that was
about to overwhelm her.
Now her behaviour had
moved from the realm of
the adolescent and
eccentric to the acutely
unstable, and she needed
professional help. And so
just a few days later
Michael found himself in
the surreal world of a
Manhattan psychiatric
ward during the city's
most sweltering months.
Confused, anxious,
looking for answers, he
asked himself whether he
was to blame. Perhaps
this illness had been
Sally's genetic
inheritance. Perhaps, as
a writer, he hadn't been
able to provide the
secure and stable home
she needed. Sally's
mother had left some time
ago, finding life in the
city suffocating, and
his new wife, Pat, had
not found it easy
building a relationship
with his clever,
headstrong daughter. But
looking around him at the
other concerned families
in the waiting room, he
began to realise that the
answers to his questions
were not so simple.
Touching, memorable and
unsentimental, Hurry
Down Sunshine is partly
an insightful exploration
of what mental illness
has come to mean in our
culture, and partly a
moving memoir about how
one family learns to cope
with the prejudice and
uncertainty that faces
those affected by it.

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Overcoming Anxiety For Dummies

Think you worry too much?
You're not alone? Over 40
million Americans suffer
from some form of
anxiety. Help is here in
this friendly guide,
which offers sound advice
on identifying anxiety
triggers through taking
self-tests, improving
your eating habits,
relaxing, and finding
support for you and your
loved ones. A Dummies
book on the subject will
present the facts without
the jargon, and help
people find the
trustworthy guidance they
need.

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British Medical Association -
Carers Manual

An accessible and
practical guide to
looking after an older or
disabled person at home.
Includes: Reliable,
authoritative, clear
advice covering a range
of issues, from
maintaining mobility and
independence to helping
with social and mental
well-being. Essential
reference for anyone
providing short or
long-term care, with a
focus on the carer as
well as the individual
being cared for. Packed
with specially
commissioned images that
provide clear visual
explanations of key
procedures, such as
helping someone bathe and
using a wheelchair.
Reference section
provides financial and
legal information and
gives advice on where to
go for additional help
and support.

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Sagittarius November 23 -
December 21, 15 Month 2013
Forecast

As a Sagittarius, you
are kind, fun-loving and
warm-hearted. So, enjoy
discovering more about
your personal horoscope.
You'll be amazed! This
comprehensive guide will
tell you everything you
need to know about your
star sign, as well as
giving you a detailed,
15 month forecast.

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