Harrison, Christy
Summary: ""It's not a diet, it's a lifestyle." You've probably heard this phrase from any number of people in the wellness space. But as Christy Harrison reveals in her latest book, wellness culture promotes a standard of health that is often both unattainable and deeply harmful. Many people with chronic illness understandably feel dismissed or abandoned by the healthcare system and find solace in...
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Publisher / Publication Date: Little, Brown Spark 2023
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Summary: Joana es una joven bruja que consiguió el trabajo de sus sueños en un aquelarre en Londres, su ciudad favorita, donde podrá dedicarse a crear pociones, ¡su actividad favorita! Sin embargo, pronto descubrirá que la realidad de la vida en la ciudad no es tan idílica. Encontrar piso es una dura prueba, el "trabajo de sus sueños" es estresante y está totalmente sola. Poco a poco se va haciendo un...
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Publisher / Publication Date: Oni-Lion Forge Publishing Group, LLC 2024
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1 available in New YA Materials, Call number: YA 741.5 PICShimer, Porter
Summary: "Discover how the Native-American tradition uses plants and herbs, heat, movement and sound, visualization, and spirituality to heal dozens of everyday ailments and illnesses--from back pain to insect bites to flu and sore throat and much more. Broken into sections, the book covers such topics as "The Healing Spirit" (including dream therapy, spirituality, and prayer), "The Native American Spa"...
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Publisher / Publication Date: Tess Press 2004
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Summary: "What if you could focus on one aspect of your well-being to transform all the others--and at the same time prevent health problems you didn't even know were lurking beneath the surface? In today's world, we have no idea how many symptoms, conditions, and diseases are rooted in an overloaded liver. It's not only about liver cancer, cirrhosis, and hepatitis. Nearly every challenge--from pesky...
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Publisher / Publication Date: Hay House Inc. 2018
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Place a hold to request this item.Summary: "Do you ever say that you'll take care of yourself after you finish your to-do list? The personal, revealing stories in this book will convince you to put yourself at the top of that list. Self-care and life balance are what we all neglect most. These 101 true stories will show you how to take care of your physical and mental health. You'll be inspired by other people who have taken back...
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Publisher / Publication Date: Chicken Soup for the Soul, LLC 2021
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1 available in Adult Non-fiction, Call number: 640 CHIBuswell, Dianne
Summary: n this enriching 21-day programme, Dianne Buswell shows you how to make joyful movement a habit. Forget gruelling exercise regimes or punishing diets – Dianne’s unique approach nourishes your body and mind using her four pillars of rest, movement, nutrition and positivity. Move Yourself Happy offers step-by-step explanations of core moves from yoga, Pilates and dance, including jive, tap and...
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Publisher / Publication Date: Watkins 2023
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Summary: "Sidelined: How Women Manage & Mismanage Their Health discloses how women have been marginalized and hesitate to take control over their own healthcare. But what's behind this nationwide medical crisis? Too often, women downplay or ignore their symptoms to avoid being "difficult," often blaming themselves for serious illness. The end result could be inferior care, which can lead to serious...
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Publisher / Publication Date: She Writes Press 2022
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1 available in Adult Non-fiction, Call number: 613.0424 SALJosefsberg, Liz
Summary: "Target 100 streamlines the weight-loss process into six easy-to-follow guidelines and shows you how to adjust them to fit your lifestyle, personalizing the program so that it works for you."--From dust jacket.
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Publisher / Publication Date: BenBella Books, Inc. 2017
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1 available in Adult Non-fiction, Call number: 613.2 JOSNaidoo, Uma
Summary: A Harvard-trained psychiatrist, Cornell nutrition specialist, and professional chef shares actionable dietary recommendations and brain-healthy recipes for foods that can support the treatments of common psychological and cognitive health challenges, from anxiety to sleep disorders.
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Publisher / Publication Date: Little, Brown Spark 2020
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Place a hold to request this item.Summary: "From tried and tested traditional herbal preparations and soothing and uplifting aroma blends, to ancient crystals and modern superfoods, this book contains a plethora of ideas for intriguing remedies you could use for aiding basic body and mind care"--
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Publisher / Publication Date: Thunder Bay Press, an imprint of Printers Row Publishing Group 2022
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Summary: 'Earthing' introduces readers to the landmark discovery that living in contact with the Earth's natural surface charge - being grounded - naturally discharges and prevents chronic inflammation in the body. This effect has massive health implications because of the well-established link between chronic inflammation and all chronic diseases, including the diseases of ageing and the ageing process...
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Publisher / Publication Date: Basic Health Publications 2014
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1 available in Adult Non-fiction, Call number: 612.01442 OBEWhyte, John J.
Summary: You have cancer. Three words no one ever wants to hear, yet each year, over a million people in the United States alone do. But what if there was a way for fewer people to hear these words? One of the biggest myths regarding cancer is that it's mostly genetic--meaning that you have no control over whether you get it. While genetics do have an impact, the truth is that your lifestyle and...
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Publisher / Publication Date: Harper Horizon 2021
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1 available in Adult Non-fiction, Call number: 616.99 WHYCodrington, Kate.
Summary: Second Spring offers a new vision, mapping the psychological phases of menopause and showing how it can be a tool for personal growth. It guides you through managing physical challenges with liestyle changes and understanding what might be causing them. Whether you choose a natural route, HRT or a combination of both, there's a wealth of self-care practices available to soothe your symptoms....
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Publisher / Publication Date: HQ, an imprint of HarperCollinsPublishers Ltd
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1 available in New Non-fiction, Call number: 618.1 CODGarcia, Gabi
Summary: "Listening to My Body is an engaging and interactive picture book that introduces children to the practice of paying attention to their bodies. Through a combination of story, and simple experiential activities, it guides them through the process of noticing and naming their feelings and the physical sensations that accompany them so that they can build on their capacity to engage mindfully,...
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Publisher / Publication Date: Take Heart Press 2017
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1 available in Juvenile Nonfiction, Call number: J 150 GarMeans, Casey
Summary: "What if depression, anxiety, infertility, insomnia, heart disease, erectile dysfunction, type 2 diabetes, Alzheimer's, dementia, cancer and many other health conditions that torture and shorten our lives actually have the same root cause? Our ability to prevent and reverse these conditions - and feel incredible today - is under our control and simpler than we think. The key is our metabolic...
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Publisher / Publication Date: Avery, an imprint of Penguin Random House 2024
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1 available in Adult Non-fiction, Call number: 616.3 MEADispenza, Joe
Summary: "The author ... draws on research conducted at his advanced workshops since 2012 to explore how common people are doing the uncommon to transform themselves and their lives. [This book] marries some of the most profound scientific information with ancient wisdom to show how people like you and me can experience a more mystical life. Readers will learn that we are, quite literally supernatural...
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Publisher / Publication Date: Hay House, Inc. 2017
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Summary: "This book is a comprehensive, evidence-based guide to the diagnosis, management, prevention, and treatment of food allergies and intolerances in children and adults, written in an accessible question-and-answer format for those with allergies and those who care for them"--
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Publisher / Publication Date: Johns Hopkins University Press 2022
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1 available in Adult Non-fiction, Call number: 616.97 SICAmen, Daniel G.
Summary: If you want to feel happier, more optimistic, more joyful, and resilient, Dr. Amen's groundbreaking new book is for you. We've all felt anxious, sad, traumatized, grief-stricken, stressed, angry, or hopeless at some point in life. It's perfectly normal to go through emotional crises or have periods when you feel panicked or out of sorts. It is how you respond to these challenges that will make...
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Publisher / Publication Date: Recorded Books 2018
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Summary: "Planty practices to grow your way to happier, more peaceful life Discover the power of plants to help you disconnect from the stress and anxiety of modern life and grow more joy in your world. Filled with practices to help plant lovers step away from their screens and cultivate delight and peace of mind with plants, Growing Joy is your guide to transforming plant care into self-care. In easy...
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Publisher / Publication Date: St. Martin's Essentials 2022
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1 available in Adult Non-fiction, Call number: 615.8 FAIDe Santis, Andy
Summary: Heart healthy cooking is easy and delicious with 5-ingredient recipes. Supporting your heart's health is fast and flavorful with The 5-Ingredient Heart Healthy Cookbook. Find expert guidance for maintaining a heart healthy diet, along with 101 ultra-simple recipes that focus on fresh, whole-food ingredients and enhancing flavor with spices. 5-ingredient dishes: Minimal ingredients mean less...
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Publisher / Publication Date: Rockridge Press 2021
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Summary: "From acclaimed journalist Bill Gifford comes a roaring journey into the world of anti-aging science in search of answers to a universal obsession: what can be done about getting old? SPRING CHICKEN: Stay Young Forever (or Die Trying) SPRING CHICKEN is a full-throttle, high-energy ride through the latest research, popular mythology, and ancient wisdom on mankind's oldest obsession: How can we...
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Publisher / Publication Date: Grand Central Publishing 2015
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1 available in Adult, Call number: 613.2 GIFAmen, Daniel G.
Summary: "New York Times bestselling author Dr. Daniel Amen equips you with powerful weapons to battle the inner dragons that are breathing fire on your brain, driving unhealthy behaviors, and robbing you of joy and contentment. Your brain is always listening and responding to these hidden influences and unless you recognize and deal with them, they can steal your happiness, spoil your relationships,...
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Publisher / Publication Date: Tyndale House Publishers 2021
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Summary: "Following on the success of Managing Your Depression, Susan Noonan's new book is for family members and friends of people with depression or bipolar disorder. A certified peer specialist at McLean Hospital (a comprehensive psychiatric hospital affiliated with Harvard University), Susan draws on her experiences providing support and education for those living with or caring for a person who has...
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Publisher / Publication Date: Johns Hopkins University Press 2016
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1 available in Adult Non-fiction, Call number: 616.8527 NOOMay, Katherine
Summary: "From the New York Times bestselling author of Wintering, an invitation to rediscover the feelings of awe and wonder available to us all. Many of us feel trapped in a grind of constant change: rolling news cycles, the chatter of social media, our families split along partisan lines. We feel fearful and tired, on edge in our bodies, not quite knowing what has us perpetually depleted. For...
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Publisher / Publication Date: Riverhead Books 2023