Body Learning has been a steady bestseller since it was first published in 1981. This edition confirms its status as the classic work on the Alexander Technique. The Alexander Technique is now recognized the world over as the most revolutionary and far-reaching method ever developed for maintaining the coordination and efficiency of the human body. It is not only a means of putting us in touch with our bodies, but also a way of deepening our perceptions and general well-being. Its effects on all aspects of living and learning are profound. Body Learning provides a simple, clear answer to the question: "What is The Alexander Technique and how can it help me?" Michael J. Gelb provides inspiration and guidance to newcomers to the technique and conveys a full understanding of the complex mental and physical dynamics involved. "The approach to learning and the techniques outlined in Body Learning transformed my life. Read and practice, and Michael Gelb's profound message will transform yours." Tony Buzan, author of The Mind Map Book Michael J. Gelb qualified as a teacher of the Alexander Technique in 1978. Shortly thereafter he began applying the Alexander work to help corporate clients cultivate mindfulness, improve public speaking skills, and develop executive presence. He continues this work as part of his Executive Leadership Coaching practice. He is also the author of 16 other books including including the international bestseller How to Think Like Leonardo da Vinci: Seven Steps to Genius Everyday.

Spend just a few minutes each day practicing the remarkable yoga and energy work techniques in this book and you will quickly build a solid foundation of inner relaxation and energy discipline that leads to better health, a longer life, and greater control over your personal destiny. Dr. Jonn Mumford's classic guide to the fundamentals of energy work is one of the clearest, most accessible books on yoga available. It offers a wealth of illustrations, tables, and full-color chakra energy cards to bridge the gap between instruction and understanding. In this unique self help book's final section, a beautiful Tantric ritual describes the "levers" with which you can transform an everyday moment into one of transcendence.

A Chakra & Kundalini Workbook includes a twelve-week plan of powerful psychic techniques, breath and posture exercises for ultimate health and wellness.

--Experience total release from everyday stress and worries--Overcome insomnia, mild depression, anxiety, and panic attacks--Rejuvenate your nervous system and sharpen sensory perception--Improve your memory and access "forgotten" subconscious material--Develop your psychic abilities, including telepathy and clairvoyance--Enter states of ecstasy and gain cosmic consciousness

'This woman will change how you exercise forever' - YOU MAGAZINE Instagram sensation Krissy Cela is the one-woman revolution set to transform how you think about fitness. It's time to reassess your approach to getting fit! No more crazy self-punishment, 'miracle' diets or one-size-fits-all rules. Having changed the lives of millions of people through her no-nonsense, friendly and supportive coaching, Krissy Cela wants to show you that being healthy in body happens most effectively when you focus on the right mindset. Krissy will shift your thinking away from how you want to look to how you want to feel. Feeling confident and happy will always be more important than your dress size. Krissy will give you the tools to deal with mental barriers such as anxiety, stress and low self-esteem, which affect more of us than ever before. She will help you challenge negative thinking to help you build healthy habits that deliver long-lasting, realistic results. A balanced lifestyle will become as second nature to you as brushing your teeth, and you won't have to give up the food you love! Do This for You gives you everything you need to feel good in body and mind, every single day.

'An essential evidence-based handbook for every family' - Gary Neville 'An amazing resource for families, teachers and teens' - Dr Gemma Newman, the Plant Power Doctor 'A great resource for teenagers, with practical tips and illustrations which makes it easily accessible for everyone.' - Dr Rachel V Gow, Child Neuropsychologist, Nutritional Neuroscientist and author of Smart Foods for ADHD and Brain Health 'This book will boost your knowledge of what's going on inside when it comes to keeping our teens healthy and happy' - Lorraine Candy, author and journalist This easy-to-use and friendly handbook for teenagers will help you learn how to develop a healthy and loving relationship with food and your body, for life. Packed with helpful tips, advice and recipes, in an easy-to-digest format. In no time at all you can dramatically improve the way you feel by making better choices with your food and lifestyle habits. Eat Well and Feel Great shows you how simple changes can have profound effects on your self-confidence and well-being, helping you to: - improve your mood - reduce stress and anxiety - sleep better and focus more - maintain a healthy weight - have a fresher complexion and healthy hair - feel happier in your body. Written by an expert nutritionist with over 20 years' experience, the book features case studies from the author's clinical work with young people. With a selection of quick and easy recipes, you'll learn how simple it is to nourish your brain and body with key nutrients. Educating young people on the importance of good nutrition is vital and the bedrock for good health in later life. Eat Well and Feel Great aims to shape the health, well-being and self-esteem of current and future generations.

Getting older doesn't matter. Keeping active does. Sod turning sixty, make those small changes now and reap the rewards in your later decades! In the bestselling Sod Seventy! Sir Muir Gray demanded a 'bonfire of the slippers' and a reframing of what it is to be seventy and older, and how to make the most of your seventies, by closing the 'fitness gap' to stay fit and strong. Sod Sixty! is a fun, friendly, hands on guide to navigating your sixties - a very different decade with very different demands. Find out how to get fitter whatever your 'history', how to eat healthily, how to juggle looking after yourself with the responsibilities of family, friends and work, and how to make the most of this decade of change. But this is no boot camp regime. Sod Sixty! acknowledges the reality of our daily lives, and has a balanced approach, packed with achievable, practical and realistic strategies to improve your health and wellbeing. Our sixties are often thought of as the 'turning point' decade. Use this as an opportunity to take stock - to look after yourself, reduce your risk of disease and make simple lifestyle and attitude changes that will have real impact later on. Use your sixties to make sure you face your seventies more resilient and independent rather than more vulnerable as time passes. This series appeals to anyone looking for straightforward, practical, non-faddy advice to help them stay active and healthy.

When our bodies start accumulating toxins faster than they can be eliminated, our tissues begin to store them. These stored toxins initiate degenerative processes that can lead to diseases such as cancer, heart disease, and arthritis. Chelating agents-substances that latch on to and carry toxins out of the body-can help free us of this destructive load. In this book, the authors discuss the proper use of oral and intravenous chelating agents.

* Presents a proposal for a new conceptualization of sports passion and sports addiction * Addresses the methodological weaknesses of sports addiction research resulting from the insufficient separation of passion and addiction * The chapters on measuring exercise addiction and presentations of undiagnosed exercise addiction make it relevant for clinicians, researchers and lay exercisers.

Although menopause is a natural and inevitable stage in every woman's life, its physical, mental, and emotional manifestations can vary greatly from one person to the next. Add to this all of the conflicting "expert" information about the benefits, risks, and side effects to which women are exposed on a daily basis, and it's easy to see why most find it difficult to make informed choices about how to deal with their menopausal symptoms. Authored by a team of acknowledged experts in treating menopausal symptoms, Menopause For Dummies arms you with all the information you need to stay in control every step of the way. In plain English, it explains the role menopause plays in a variety of common health problems, such as osteoporosis, stroke, and heart disease. It walks you through proven measures for minimizing your risk of developing complications through including diet and exercise, stress management, hormone replacement, and other techniques. And it arms you with authoritative, up-to-the-minute coverage of: * Premenopause how to identify it and what it means * The stages of menopause * How menopause can affect your body, emotions, and libido * The latest facts about hormone replacement therapy * The pros and cons of various alternative treatments * The best ways of handling hot flashes * Easing symptoms with diet and exercise * Preventing bone loss * Helpful lifestyle changes With Menopause For Dummies in your corner you'll have a kinder, gentler "change of life."

Recognize, identify, and eliminate from your diet the most harmful ingredients, such as high fructose corn syrup, aluminum, carrageenan, and more, that you never knew you consumed every day! These days, the food on our tables is a far cry from what our grandparents ate. While it may look and taste the same and is often marketed under familiar brand names, our food has slowly but surely morphed into something entirely different--and a lot less benign. Ever wondered how bread manages to stay "fresh" on store shelves for so long? How do brightly colored cereals get those vibrant hues? Are artificial sweeteners really a healthy substitute for sugar? Whether you're an experienced label reader or just starting to question what's on your plate, A Consumer's Guide to Toxic Food Additives helps you cut through the fog of information overload. With current, updated research, A Consumer's Guide to Toxic Food Additives identifies thirteen of the most worrisome ingredients you might be eating and drinking every day. Learn about: - The commonly used flavor enhancers you should avoid at all costs - Two synthetic sweeteners that are wreaking havoc on the health of Americans in ways ordinary sugar does not - Artificial colors and preservatives in your child's diet and how they have been linked directly to ADHD - The "hidden" ingredients in most processed foods that were declared safe to consume without ever really being researched - The hazardous industrial waste product that's in your food and beverages - The toxic metal found in processed foods that has been linked to Alzheimer's - The invisible meat and seafood ingredient that's more dangerous than "Pink Slime" In a toxic world, educate yourself, change what you and your family eat, and avoid these poisons that are the known causes of our most prevalent health problems.

Learn how to strengthen your immune system, for life. Our immune system is our body's fortress - without it, we would be vulnerable to all sorts of infections and diseases. Yet misinformation about how to boost the immune system is everywhere. In Immune, Dr Servaas Binge breaks through those myths, translating the latest scientific findings on immunity into clear advice with which you can optimise your lifestyle. Using no-nonsense language with a touch of humour and lots of creative thinking, Binge takes us on a fascinating journey through our immune system. He explains how we become ill and how best to protect against it, providing superb guidance for the most important thing you can do - stay healthy.

Digestive and gut health issues are on the rise, but they are a still a mystery for many. And when you do get a diagnosis, it's often hard to figure out what to do. Health advocate, chef, and SIBO sufferer Phoebe Lapine covers everything you need to know about SIBO--in a clear, informative, engaging voice.

From testing and root causes to natural solutions and cooking tips (including 90 delicious recipes), SIBO Made Simple is a one-of-a-kind toolkit for learning about their condition and tailoring their diet toward healing. Lapine covers everything from what SIBO is (and what it isn't), related conditions (IBS, Celiac, and more), to practical strategies for healing.

With the expert medical advice of over a dozen top SIBO practitioners, SIBO Made Simple not only provides resources for the most restrictive phases of treatment, but also offers a clear culinary road map for slowly incorporating problem ingredients back into the diet. The best part: the plan and recipes can be customized to fit a large variety of gut-healing diets, such as the Bi-Phasic Diet, GAPS, Specific Carb Diet, AIP, and more.

Getting healthy and feeling great doesn't have to be punitive. SIBO Made Simple offers a clear path forward, from someone who's been there.

Whether you have a wheat allergy, gluten intolerance, coeliacdisease, or simply want to enjoy the benefits of a diet free fromwheat, barley and rye, then this book is for you. It explainsthe basics of gluten intolerance and the medical problemsassociated with it, plus practical guidance on how to make thetransition to a gluten-free lifestyle.Packed with delicious recipes, tips on eating out, and updatedinformation on new food labelling legislation, testing methods andproduct availability, Living Gluten-Free For Dummies is youressential guide to making gluten-free living easy.Includes new and updated content on: * What you can and can't eat on a gluten-free diet, and howreadily available gluten-free foods are in the UK * Shopping with success and deciphering newly-introduced foodlabels * Cooking crowd-pleasing gluten-free meals using an increasingrange of gluten-free products * Raising happy gluten-free kids

Ever had behavioral problems that adversely affected you or your dear one's health? The next time some common disease stares you in the face, the solutions are right here, at your finertips! Through Miracle Drugs in Natural Foods, discover which common natural herbs/foods can settle an upset stomach, symptoms of depression, etc. Now you can explore the magical world of these amazing natural foods based on the latest scientific studies.

Resolve: Strategies, Thoughts, and Beliefs for Healthy Living coaches readers through major lifestyle changes that can lead to better physical, emotional, and spiritual health. It helps them recognize emotions, beliefs, and behavior patterns that can work against them and provides strategies for replacing them with healthier choices. Part One encourages readers to focus on health rather than worrying about weight by addressing issues related to body image and culture. Part Two introduces the reader to tools that can help them achieve their personal health goals. The book features nutrition and exercise tips as well as strategies for using emotions effectively, managing stress, pursuing potential, and cultivating positive thinking. The third edition includes fresh content on budget-conscious health, mindful use of technology, and strategies for improved mental wellness. Additionally, much of the text has been updated to shift perspectives from weight management to focus on the goal of whole-person health. Rooted in positive psychology and emphasizing the unique value of every individual, Resolve is suited to courses on personal growth and enrichment, personal health, and healthy weight management.

Every woman wants to work on some part of her body. Whether you are looking to shape your arms, bust, back, abs, bottom, or legs, Lucy Wyndham-Read's book on body toning will help you get the perfect gym body. Within just 21 days, you will see noticeable differences and get closer to the body you have always dreamt of. The book contains numerous exercises for each problem area with different difficulty levels so you can keep progressing while the pounds and inches are disappearing. All exercises in this book can be performed at home and can be done using only your bodyweight or small household objects. Several readymade workouts help you find the perfect training routine. Even if you have got a busy life, Lucy's got the perfect workout for you; Get fit and sexy in just four minutes a day! Beauty tips for every part of your body and extra sections on cardio, nutrition, and motivation will help you turn back time and look ten years younger.

Lose weight and feel great with juicing and smoothies For those of us who don't have time to cut up or cook fruits and vegetables with every meal, juices and smoothies are a fast and easy way to consume them at home or on the go. Packed with over 100 recipes, Juicing & Smoothies For Dummies covers the most up-to-date information on incorporating this healthy lifestyle into your everyday routine. From how to safely cleanse the body of toxins to the hottest ingredients to bolster juices and smoothies including chia seeds, coconut oil, hemp seeds, bee pollen, and more it arms you with everything you need to sip your way to a healthier, happier you. There are many health benefits to drinking freshly juiced fruits and vegetables. These tasty and nutrition-packed beverages can help protect you against cardiovascular disease, cancer, cellular damage, and various inflammatory diseases, such as rheumatoid arthritis. Plus, it's great for weight loss because juices and smoothies have hunger-reducing properties, on top of being filling. In this friendly and accessible guide, you'll find expert guidance on how to use juices and smoothies to reap all of these excellent rewards, while getting the recommended daily amount of fruits and vegetables in a glass! * Concoct more than 120 juicing and smoothie recipes using the hottest, most nutritious ingredients * Find the best juicers and blenders for the job * Ward off colds and migraines, promote longevity, and shed pounds * Get a month's worth of grocery items to have on hand to make healthy juices and smoothies in minutes Whether you want to lose weight, cleanse, or simply add more healthy fruits and veggies to your diet, Juicing & Smoothies For Dummies makes it easy.

A Life of Wellness through Kinesiology: Health and Fitness for Young Adults helps young adults live healthier lives and develop plans for both acute and chronic health needs. The book provides instruction on basic health concepts and presents scientifically relevant information on exercise, nutrition, and general health issues. The first chapters discuss familiar topics such as body composition, cardiovascular endurance, muscular strength and endurance, and flexibility. Students benefit from clear explanations of why each topic is important, and they gain specific information in new areas such as the importance of the body's core, the role of genetics in shaping the body, and using FITT to develop appropriate exercise programs. Later chapters address positive and negative stress, chronic disease and its management, acute health threats including drug and alcohol consumption, and how to assess behavior and plan for prevention. The second edition features labs with updated formulas, new information from the CDC, and fresh topics like dieting, dealing with diet trends, and exercise trends. The new edition includes expanded content on human sexuality and self-identity. A Life of Wellness through Kinesiology is an excellent text for health or wellness classes intended for young adults learning how to maintain their current health and plan for a strong future.