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Dr. John Sarno's revolutionary approach to back pain is based on his discovery that tension is the underlying cause of most back problems - leading to an often unrecognized condition called Tension Myositis Syndrome. In this book - the first to explain the psychophysiology, manifestations, and treatment of TMS - you'll find clear steps and sensible advice to help you find relief, prevent future pain...and live life fully once again.

In The Optimal Dose, Judson Somerville reveals how vitamin D3 saved his own life when all else failed and explains how this essential vitamin is key to finding answers to your own health questions and challenges.

Too many women put up with pelvic floor discomfort, thinking their symptoms are “just part of motherhood and aging.” And for far too long, the American health care system has normalized pelvic problems, leaving women feeling hopeless, ashamed and suffering in silence. Board-certified pelvic floor physical therapist Dr. Sara Reardon helps women prevent and overcome common pelvic floor issues so they can trust and enjoy their bodies again.

Is this a workout book that can make you look and feel like you’re twenty again in thirty days flat? Is it a fitness book full of diet and exercise “hacks” and “shortcuts” for gaining lean muscle and melting belly fat faster than a sneeze in a cyclone? Absolutely not. But is it an exercise and nutrition book that’ll guide you on how to eat and exercise to lose pounds of fat and gain eye-catching amounts of muscle definition and strength? YES.

The truth: Addiction is a disease that, like many others, exists on a spectrum. We are more vulnerable to becoming addicted to substances at certain points in our lives and based on the evidence provided in The Addiction Spectrum, most effective at kicking addiction when we take a holistic approach. With the help of the 13-point plan and individual protocols detailed in this audiobook, you have the power to change your destiny.

The Athlete’s Gut is an in-depth look at a system that plagues many athletes. This guide offers a much-needed resource for troubleshooting GI problems. The majority of endurance athletes suffer from some kind of gut problem during training and competition. Symptoms like nausea, cramping, bloating, side stitches, and the need to defecate can negatively impact an athlete’s performance. Why are gut problems so common during exercise? And what can athletes do to prevent and manage gut symptoms that occur during training and competition?

When caring for someone with dementia, your own mental stability can be the single most critical factor in your loved one’s quality of life. The Caregiver's Guide to Dementia brings practical and comprehensive guidance to understanding the illness, caring for someone, and caring for yourself. From understanding common behavioral and mood changes to making financial decisions, this book contains bulleted lists of actions you can take to improve your health and your caregiving.

For too long, women have been approaching menopause with a sense of dread and finality. Often, they don't want to talk about it until they're undeniably experiencing it—and even then might suffer symptoms in silence, either embarrassed to speak openly, or dejectedly resigned to thinking that years of discomfort and mood swings are just unavoidable. An M.D. with an appealing east-meets-west approach to women's health, Dr. Tasneem (known as Dr. Taz) has spent her career battling these outdated stereotypes and mindsets.

On your journey toward a more health-conscious life, you’ve likely been bombarded by an overwhelming amount of information Over the past decade, Colleen and Jason Wachob, co-founders of mindbodygreen, have cultivated a leading wellness lifestyle media brand for everyone seeking to cut through the noise, and live a happier, healthier, and greener lifestyle. The Joy of Well-Being is a distillation of almost fifteen years of this experience on the forefront of the well-being conversation: they’ve done the legwork so you don’t have to.

The wise people of Japan believe that we all have a reason for being. It is our duty to find the value of life, known as Ikigai. Once you embrace Ikigai and Kaizen as the ultimate way of life, you will witness a dramatically great change in your overall well-being and state of mind. Only then will you be able to clearly see the universal secret to longevity, happiness, and fulfilled life! If you’re new to these life-changing concepts and you want to take charge of your happiness, don’t look past this book.

Healthy testosterone levels are not only a physical state of prime health, but a mental state of positive wellness and aggression. A man with low testosterone will experience not only a physical decline, but also a diminished quality of life. Testosterone is often misrepresented by the media at large as inciting "hostility", or its effects are reduced down to building muscle only, and it's portrayed as being detrimental to health. Nothing could be further from the truth.

In Tai Chi & Qigong Balancing Exercises For Seniors, you will uncover the secrets of these ancient Chinese practices, now tailored for your golden years. This comprehensive manual demystifies Tai Chi and Qigong and delivers a host of enriching benefits right to your doorstep. Dive into the philosophy of Yin and Yang, the life energy of Qi, and learn how these principles can transform your whole existence.

Renowned journalists Mariella Frostrup and Alice Smellie are here to tell listeners everything they need to know about menopause, with a mix of smart humor and comforting reassurance. In this guide that doesn’t shy away from any topic, the authors open up about their own menopause journeys, and provide the latest science and advice from America’s leading experts on everything from dealing with hot flashes to pursuing hormone therapy. Menopause Is Hot opens a much-needed conversation about a topic half the population will go through but are only just starting to chat openly about.

Turn back the clock and discover the secrets to defying age without spending a fortune. In addition to being an effective strategy for shedding pounds, intermittent fasting is known to lower the risk of serious illnesses, slow the aging process, and extend your lifespan. It’s no wonder celebrities and influencers swear by intermittent fasting, which remains the most popular weight-loss approach in the US.

Whenever we worry about what to eat, how to love, or simply how to be happy, we are worrying about how to lead a good life. No goal is more elusive. In How to Be a Stoic, philosopher Massimo Pigliucci offers Stoicism, the ancient philosophy that inspired the great emperor Marcus Aurelius, as the best way to attain it. Stoicism is a pragmatic philosophy that teaches us to act depending on what is within our control and separate things worth getting upset about from those that are not.

The exercise program in this book has been tested with thousands of seniors and older adults just like you. It has helped all of them take back parts of their lives they might have lost. It doesn't matter if you're 60 or 100 years old, if your health is perfect or imperfect, or if you're walking miles every day or struggling just to get up from a chair. 6-Minute Fitness at 60+ will show you how to transform your body and your life, no matter your current state of health and fitness.

Dive into a transformative auditory journey with our latest audiobook, "Binaural Beats: Delta & Theta Waves for Optimal Health." This immersive experience harnesses the power of targeted brainwave frequencies to guide you toward profound relaxation, enhanced focus, and revitalizing sleep. Each chapter is meticulously crafted with high-quality soundscapes, offering you a unique auditory experience tailored to support and enhance different aspects of your overall wellness.

It is sadly true that it is not always easy to fall asleep. This gently amusing, highly effective anthology of soporific dullness has been carefully curated to put listeners to sleep as quickly as possible. This giftable godsend for the under-rested features dozens of snoozy short texts, including "The Motion of Sand Dunes," "The Administrative Bureaucracy of the Byzantine Empire," "White Noise: A Technical Explanation," and many dozens more - though good luck listening very far on any one evening.

In My Two Elaines, author Marty Schreiber, former governor of Wisconsin, watches his beloved wife, Elaine, gradually transform from the woman he fell in love with in high school, and who diligently supported his political career, to the Elaine who knows she is declining and can’t remember how to cook a meal, and finally to the Elaine who no longer recognizes Marty or their children. Beyond sincere, practical advice, My Two Elaines gives the listener permission to feel the full spectrum of emotions, including humor, even in the face of this relentless illness.

De vez en cuando suceden coincidencias que a primera vista no tienen el menor significado o alguna razón de ser en especial, pero que llaman la atención. Deepak Chopra presenta ahora Sincrodestino, obra en donde muestra el poder de las coincidencias significativas y la manera de identificarlas en medio del cúmulo de sucesos cotidianos, con la finalidad de utilizarlas e interpretar los mensajes que ofrecen. Una vez que se dominan los principios de las sincronías y se encuentra su lazo con el propio destino, se pueden utilizar para crear abundancia en todas las áreas de la vida.