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Natural healing remedies have become a thriving modern preoccupation. This comprehensive guide is packed with information about the various natural medicines, therapies and treatments available, as well as advice on related topics such as nutrition, first aid and exercise. "Natural Remedies" will appeal to a wide range of readers; clear concise explanations make it accessible to beginners, while the rich detail holds the interest of the more knowledgeable reader. Whether you are thinking of trying out some alternative treatments or... read more

Arthritis is an illness that affects an extraordinary number of New Zealanders, yet there are surprisingly few New Zealand books on the subject. People who have been diagnosed with arthritis often search desperately for information. What are the best ways of combating the illness? Which drugs are most effective, and which forms of exercise? What about the 'natural' remedies? What about travel tips? What can hospitals offer? In A Twist of Fate, Wellingtonian Mary Ciurlionis recounts the stories of a variety of New Zealanders who su... read more

<b>A roadmap to the centre of your soul.</b> In 1993, Brandon Bays was diagnosed with a football-sized tumour and found herself catapulted into a remarkable, soul-searching and ultimately freeing healing journey. Only six and a half weeks later, she was pronounced text-book perfect clean ÃÂÃÂÃ... read more

Provides practical advice on steps you can to take to reclaim your health and take control of your life again if suffering from a long-term or permanent illness such as depression, hepetitis or epilepsy, asthma or diabetes. Also looks at caring for children with chronic illness, the pros and cons of natural therapies, understanding diet and nutrition and numerous other tips on how to live a healthier life. Clear accessible charts provide useful New Zealand website addresses and an extensive bibliography lists further reading.

In the last thirty years, the suicide rate among young people has tripled. In this book addressed to the young survivors of this epidemic, Earl A. Grollman, the internationally known lecturer, writer, and grief counselor, and Max Malikow, a sychotherapist and pastoral counselor, offer solace and guidance to adolescents who are confronted with someone of their own age who is contemplating or has committed suicide.

This book is full of ideas and strategies that have worked for millions of people worldwide. This practical self-help guide will change the way you think forever! "You Can Heal Your Life", the definitive bestselling book on self-healing, has transformed the lives of millions of people. This is a book that people credit with profoundly altering their awareness of the impact that the mind has on our health and wellbeing.

The tradition of resting in the silence of an undistracted mind is thousands of years old. It is practiced by seekers in all of the world's spiritual traditions, as well as in hospitals and even corporate board rooms. Now, with Meditation for Beginners, acclaimed author and respected meditation teacher Jack Kornfield shares the essential teachings and guided practices that you would learn at an intensive beginner's meditation retreat in this concise, interactive course. If you have never meditated before, you will find. Meditation ... read more

Prince Charming has turned into a toad or run off with Sleeping Beauty. . . . Now what? Optimistic, chatty and accessible, Congratulations on Your Divorce guides you through the treacherous paths of divorce and into a life of renewed joy. It describes the world of divorce, warts and all, with some much-needed comic relief and heart. You'll realize you're not alone as you read about how the author and other women have coped with the emotional craziness of un-coupling, jettisoned their emotional baggage and gotten back on the roa... read more

Professor Jane Plant's message - that breast cancer can be treated, and even prevented, effectively by simple changes in our diet - caused an extraordinary reaction in the media on first publication, and has gone on to meet with huge acclaim from hundreds of thousands of sufferers of breast cancer around the world and force the scientific world to look into the link between dairy foods and cancer. Jane's personal story, and her own battle against breast cancer, is one part of this important and ground-breaking book. The hundreds of... read more

The author provides a series of questions and answers dealing with diagnosis, surgery, radiation and chemotherapy during and after treatment, which are understandable to children. Through his experience and research, he presents questions like "what is cancer?"and "can I still kiss you?" followed by answers, that are understandable to children.

How natural hormones can be the ideal therapy for symptoms of the menopause.

What if almost everything we believed about finding happiness turned out to be inaccurate, misleading, or false? And what if those very beliefs were making us miserable? A growing body of scientific research suggests that we are all caught in a vicious cycle whereby the more we strive for happiness, the more we suffer.
This book provides an escape from "the happiness trap", via a revolutionary new development in human psychology: Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT). ACT helps people to create a rich, full and meaningful l... read more

"Free Yourself from Back Pain with the Alexander Technique" is a practical and straightforward guide to the Alexander Technique. It is designed to provide helpful advice, tips and further information to accompany a back pain sufferer's actual lessons. NoA"l Kingsley gives clear explanations of the principles of the technique and how to apply them to daily life. The book teaches us to develop an awareness of poise, making us conscious of how we are moving to avoid strain and back pain. Chapters include the origins of Alexander Techn... read more

Featured on ESPN - this is the proven pain relief program used by professional athletes. No drugs. No surgery. No pain! 'The Ming Method' for pain relief has worked wonders for New Jersey Nets star Jason Kidd, New York Yankees' Jason Giambi, movie star Matt Dillon, and other celebrities. Now, licensed physical therapist Ming Chew shares his world-famous program in this illustrated home guide, filled with innovative stretching techniques, hydration and supplementation tips, and prevention strategies. His method doesn't just manage t... read more

Dr Kay Redfield Jamison is one of the foremost authorities on manic-depressive illness. She has also experienced it first-hand. For even while she was pursuing her career in academic medicine, she was affected by the same exhilarating highs and catastrophic depressions that afflicted many of her patients.
An Unquiet Mind is a memoir of enormous candour, courage, wit and wisdom, which examines manic depression from the dual perspectives of the healer and the healed, revealing both its terrors and its cruel allure.
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This title offers vital health advice for you and your liver! If you suffer from an inability to lose weight, excessive body heat, abdominal bloating, high cholesterol, poor digestion, fatigue, headaches, allergies, mood swings, high blood pressure, halitosis, sugar cravings, irritable bowel syndrome, acne, sluggish metabolism, or simply enjoy too much of the good life, then your liver needs help.

Everybody wants to be happy. But do we really know what 'happiness' is and how it contributes to a fulfilling life? In considering these questions, psychologist Chris Skellett proposes that: In order to live a truly fulfilling life, we need to strike a considered balance between Pleasure and Achievement. This simple truth, known as the Pleasure/Achievement Principle, lies at the heart of this entertaining, yet thought-provoking book. By applying the Principle to your own life, you will learn: how to become more aware of your own P... read more

Modern society has made sitting still a near impossible task with its constant mantra of being connected. Our brains never get a break and the result can be increased stress, anxiety, insomnia and, if left unchecked, even depression. But there is something you can do - nothing! Matthew Johnstone's new book, a follow-up to his bestselling "Black Dog" series, is a simple, accessible, step-by-step guide on how to meditate. Stripping back the mystical concepts that often put meditation in the too-hard basket for many of us, Johnstone's... read more

Depression in older people is easily missed. This practical guide shows how to identify depression in an older person and provide support to enable best possible quality of life.

Irritable Bowel Syndrome, or IBS, is one of the most common illnesses in the world, affecting approximately 20 per cent of the population. Medical treatments are only moderately effective at treating the symptoms and no cure has yet been reported. Most experts now agree that the present focus in IBS should be on improving the patient's quality of life, which is exactly what Better Living with IBS sets out to achieve. If you have ever suffered from IBS then you will know how IBS sufferers feel. They shy away from public places, the... read more