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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In this essential guide to living wild Bear Grylls reveals the secrets of his years of fieldcraft experience. This is the information you really need to know about living in the field from the man who has passed 21 SAS selection climbed Everest & survived in some of the most inhospitable regions on Earth. In his inimitable style Bear has thrown out everything that's boring about scouting & fieldcraft & concentrated only on what's exciting inspirational & a little bit edgy. It's all here from mastering the art of making the perfect campfire & constructing the best camp to navigating safely through all terrains in all weathers
- with or without a map... The only other thing you'll need is this book!
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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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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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Living with Blind Dogs now in its second edition is the only published resource book on this topic. It embodies helpful hints from dozens of blind-dog owners as well as years of ophthalmic nursing veterinary & dog training experiences. Both the veterinary community & dog owners alike continue to praise this text in which Levin successfully answers the common question: What do I do now?"" ...

Crohns Disease & ulcerative colitis are both inflammatory bowel disorders which can be unpleasant & embarrassing. This helpful book explains what Crohns Disease is & who is likely to suffer from it. The causes lie in our lifestyle & diet & Joan Gomez advises on how to spot the symptoms & on changes to living & eating habits which will help. She spells out the treatments you may receive including the possibility of side-effects. If you think you may have inflammatory bowel disease this book will provide you with the basic information you need. ...