The phenomenal success of Rick Gallops The Gi Diet
- based on a simple traffic-light system for choosing the right foods to eat
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Practising Reiki is not simply about healing others
- it is also about healing yourself & growing spiritually. In LIVING THE REIKI
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Looking at health from a holistic multidimensional perspective this reference seeks to provide a spiritual foundation for well-being that supplements traditional medical
- & alternative-healing models. By exploring the concepts of health & disease from the inside out & breaking down the process into simple precepts that can be implemented at no cost the guide presents techniques & practices that develop a greater awareness of the factors that impact health. An analysis of eight spiritual principles that serve as a basis for healthy living are followed by useful information regarding stress fasting stretching breathing laughter acid & alkali balance & the effect of sugar on the body. A 30-day health plan rounds out the discussion equipping one with significant & meaningful steps towards health & well-being that can be maintained for life.
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A complete guide to the side-effects & treatments
- both conventional & alternative
- for endometriosis from a respected name

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Vidyamala Burch has suffered with chronic pain for over 30 years due to congenital weakness a car accident & unsuccessful surgery. She is now a wheelchair user. In this positive & reassuring new book she identifies that it is our resistance to pain which causes it to be so distressing & miserable. We dont want it to be happening to us & we wish we werent experiencing it. LIVING WELL WITH PAIN & ILLNESS is a practical guide to living with & managing chronic pain through the principle of mindfulness. By developing a calm awareness of your body & your pain you can learn to let go of the frustration & suffering that you associate the pain with & the pain will reduce. Vidyamala Burch uses easy-to follow breathing techniques & powerful mindfulness meditations which teach you how to live in the present moment. LIVING WELL WITH PAIN & ILLNESS

Includes:: helpful illustrations offers effective ways of managing chronic pain & is a must-read for all sufferers.

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Children will enjoy making & playing in wigwams domes & tunnels. More advanced projects suitable for adults include fences chairs & arbours. Jon Warnes discusses the tools you need planting the willow joining grafting & weaving in detail &

Includes:: other makers work in different styles to inspire you to create your own designs.

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This second book from Matthew Johnstone author of I Had a Black Dog" is an equally touching & beautifully illustrated book written for those who care for those suffering from depression
- friends family members colleagues & even therapists. Using wonderful illustrations & the image of Churchill's infamous 'black dog' Matthew & his wife Ainsley offer a moving inspirational & often humorous portrait of life with depression
- not only for those suffering from it themselves but for those close to them." Living with a Black Dog" speaks directly to the carer & offers practical & sometimes tongue-in-cheek tips on helping the depression sufferer such as: ' Socks have little do with mental health. If people could just 'snap out of it' they would'; & ' Encourage any form of regular exercise. Fitness robs the Dog of its power'. Based on their own experiences Matthew & his wife Ainsley treat the subject of depression sympathetically hopefully & most importantly humorously."

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Living with a Willy is about what it's really like to be a willy owner. It's about your body & what happens to it. Real things stuff like what it feels like to stand in the shower next to someone who's only two weeks older than you but seems to be in possession of a member several sizes bigger. This book isn't going to teach you a lot of long Latin words ending in m but it might just help you understand what it really means to own a daft tuft of flesh shaped like a chipolata. ...

Support for those with a family member on the autistic spectrum. Asperger syndrome which affects communication & social interaction is a neurological disorder which is believed to affect more than 200 000 people in the UK. Unlike others on the autistic spectrum those with Asperger syndrome often want to communicate & to share their lives but dont know how. This book looks at how families with an Aspie" can help them be accepted for what they are to lead full lives & to make the most of their unique gifts. It explains the common signs of Asperger syndrome in babies & young children & gives advice to parents on how to overcome any difficulties at school that an older child might face. Advice is also given on the vulnerable teenage years & how to promote relationships with others. This book also looks at the historical background to this disorder & at great thinkers with Asperger type characteristics including Einstein." ...

Bipolar disorder also known as manic-depressive illness is a brain disorder that causes unusual shifts in a person's mood energy & ability to function. The main symptoms of are mood swings ranging from extreme happiness (mania) to extreme sadness or depression which can last several weeks or more. Different from the normal ups & downs that everyone goes through symptoms are severe. They can result in damaged relationships poor job or school performance & there is an increased risk suicide. The good news is that bipolar disorder can be treated & people with this illness can lead full & productive lives. Bipolar disorder affects around one in 100 people & typically develops in late adolescence or early adulthood affecting women & men equally. Often not recognized as an illness it can cause years of suffering before it is properly diagnosed & treated. Like diabetes or heart disease bipolar disorder is a long-term illness that must be carefully managed throughout a person's life. This book looks at: what is bipolar disorder
- types (Bipolar 1 Bipolar 11) & symptoms; diagnosis including differential diagnoses eg other psychiatric disorders such as schizophrenia thyroid disorders anorexia nervosa cerebrovascular event dementia; management
- psychological therapy including CBT; management
- drug therapy; self-management
- planning & preventing episodes; alternative therapies that help; & other strategies eg exercise.



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