Collection: Adult Non Fiction - Health & Wellness

In 2008 it was believed that HIV/AIDS was without doubt the worst epidemic to hit humankind since the Black Death. The first case was identified in 1981; by 2004 it was estimated that about 40 million people were living with the disease, and about 20 million had died. Yet the outlook today is a l...

Your Spine, Your Yoga examines the spine from both the Western anatomical/biomechanical point of view and the modern yoga perspective. Bernie Clark boldly challenges the myths around movement terms - posture, stretching, flexibility, stress, strain and stability - with scientific clarity and reas...

Based on emerging research from around the world, as well as original CSIRO research recently conducted in Australia, the low-carb diet has proved successful in managing lifestyle-induced metabolic diseases, including unhealthy weight gain and type 2 diabetes. The diet lowers the proportion of ca...

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? Nearly every challenge -- from pesky general health complaints to digestive issues to emotional struggles to ...

Introduces celery juice's ability to create improvements on every level of our health. Includes instructions on how to make the juice, how much to drink, and when to drink it, and what to expect as your body begins to detox, plus answers to FAQs.

Are you, or someone you know, experiencing low moods? One in five women and one in eight men will experience depression at some time in their life. Depression is often not recognised and can persist for months or even years if left unaddressed. Depression is treatable and effective treatments are...

You are unique. No one else in this whole world has your biology or biography. Why suppose that your yoga practice should be, or even could be, the same as anyone else's? How far apart should your hands be in Down Dog? Where should they be pointing? Should you avoid hyperextension of the elbows? ...

Ever wonder what your therapist is thinking? Lori Gottlieb takes us behind the scenes of her practice, where her patients are looking for answers (and so is she). When a personal crisis causes her world to come crashing down, Lori Gottlieb - an experienced therapist with a thriving practice in Lo...

This handy guide offers practical solutions and step-by-step advice on combating and managing stress so that you can achieve the best work-life balance. While it's sometimes said that a little stress is good for you, too much can damage your health, jeopardize your performance at work and affect ...

Scientific studies have shown that getting good sleep improves every area of our lives: giving us more energy, increased cognitive function, and better moods all day long. This book will help you understand the importance of sleep, overcome stressful experiences, conquer negative emotions, develo...