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"From women's mental health specialist and New York Times contributor Pooja Lakshmin, MD, comes a long-overdue reckoning with the contradictions of the wellness industry and a paradigm-shifting program for practicing real self-care that will empower, uplift, and maybe even start a revolution. You may have noticed that it's nearly impossible to go even a couple days without coming across the term self-care. A word that encompasses any number of lifestyle choices and products-from juice cleanses to yoga workshops to luxury bamboo sheets-self-care has exploded in our collective consciousness as a panacea for practically all of women's problems. Board-certified psychiatrist Dr. Pooja Lakshmin finds this cultural embrace of self-care incomplete at best and manipulative at worst. Fixing your troubles isn't simple as buying a new day planner or signing up for a meditation class. These faux self-care practices keep us looking outward-comparing ourselves with others or striving for a certain type of perfection. Even worse, they exonerate an oppressive social system that has betrayed women and minorities. Real self-care, in contrast, is an internal, self-reflective process that involves making difficult decisions in line with our values, and when we practice it, we shift our relationships, our workplaces, and even our broken systems. In Real Self-Care, Lakshmin helps readers understand what a real practice of caring for yourself could-and does-look like. Using case studies from her practice, clinical research, and the down-to-earth style that she's become known for, Lakshmin provides a step-by-step program for real and sustainable change and solace. Packed with actionable strategies to deal with common problems, Real Self-Care is a complete roadmap for women to set boundaries and move past guilt, treat themselves with compassion, get closer to themselves, and assert their power. The result-having ownership over one's own life- is nothing less than a personal and social revolution"--

The oldest yoga institute in the world now brings you the ultimate Sattvik cookbook that will enhance your positivity quotient and become an inseparable part of your life. Ancient Indian texts say that the trigunas-Sattva, Rajas and Tamas-pervade the universe and the human mind. Food that is Sattva is pure, happy, energizing, vitalizing and fulfilling; rajas is stimulating, passionate, ambitious and domineering; and tamas is dull, inactive, heavy and impure. Food influences the mind d

You have been breathing your whole life; now learn how to breathe better to positively influence your mental and physical well-being. This book is exactly what it says it is, a practical guide. Nothing esoteric. Nothing "woo woo." What you will find in this book can be applied today in a real way to improve your life. Learn how to use your breath to communicate to your physiology and psychology in predictable and replicable ways using nothing more than focused conscious breathing. You Will Learn: *How breathing communicates with your body *How to test and improve your CO2 Tolerance *Learn to read and write Breathwork Notation *Breathing techniques for calming down *Breathing techniques for increasing energy *Breathing techniques for improving focus during stressful situations *How to increase CO2 tolerance *Superventilation techniques for breaking the dopamine feedback loop *Pre-work-out breathing techniques and protocols *Post-workout breathing techniques and protocols *Breathing techniques for strengthening breathing muscles *Breathing techniques to enhance meditation *An Altered State Breathing Technique *How to build a daily practice around your needs *How to create a breathwork session with multiple techniques *Sample sessions *Multiple example daily routines for different goals *Tips for creating your own breathing techniques

Discover the restorative power of rest and sleep with this beautiful little book. From bathing rituals and sleep yoga to solitude and mental relaxation, it's filled with simple ideas to help you find opportunities to rest so that you can re-enter your life feeling revitalized, refreshed and reconnected to the best version of you.

With The Planted Runner, runners will learn to optimize fuel training with plant-based nutrition, harness the power of their minds, and perform at their best while discovering the joy of running at any age.Plant-based nutrition is no longer a fad, but rather has been shown to optimize athletic performance and reduce recovery time. Fueling with the power of plants is not only a suitable eating plan for training, but it is also delicious and satisfying. Author Claire Bartholic breaks down the information to provide complete understanding of how to eat not only to fuel running, but also to enjoy eating. Readers will also find a chapter devoted to basic ingredients and building blocks of a plant-based diet, rounded out with runner-specific fueling recipes.Successful training requires more than just good plans and nutrition, however. With the proven mindset training techniques provided in this book, the runner will quiet that negative self-talk which can sabotage the best efforts to find his or her potential. Through her coaching, Claire Bartholic has found the best way to successfully integrate those three critical elements-physical training, plant-based fueling, and mindset techniques-to help hundreds of runners reach their personal bests, and she provides her wealth of knowledge in this book.

A fundamental, almost encyclopedic reference for anyone who is seriously interested in new developments in the art and science of healing.

Harness the energy of crystals through healing rituals during each lunar cycle. Crystal Rituals by the Moon has been created as not only as a guide for beginners, but for seasoned crystal collectors and healers. Leah Shoman has used her own crystal healing journey to inspire and motivate the collective into connecting to their own intuition and Source on a deeper, more authentic level.This practical book offers real-life crystal and lunar rituals and healing applications that can be practiced every day:* Discover different crystal shapes, formations and inclusions and understand how to use their frequency to raise your vibration.* Understand how to use crystals to face trauma and shadow.* Using specific rituals, learn the different methods to cleanse, charge and program your crystals and keep them operating to their fullest capacity.* Embrace 13 practical crystal healing rituals for each lunar cycle.

Ayurvedic Rituals: Wisdom, Recipes and the Ancient Art of Self-Care is your introduction and practical guide to Ayurvedic philosophy, showing you how a deep connection to yourself and your natural environment will help achieve harmony in your body and mind.In this guide, Ayurvedic Diet & Lifestyle Consultant Chasca Summerville introduces this ancient practice to us in a modern setting. Chasca teaches us how we can achieve optimal health and happiness by tuning into nature and living an Ayurvedic lifestyle: rising daily with the sun, eating a seasonal plant-based diet, using natural/toxin-free personal care products, nurturing our mind and body through meditation & movement, and accessing the apothecary that the plant kingdom offers in abundance. Ayurveda is decadent self-care, its for anyone wanting to deepen their yoga or meditation practice and its for those who want to achieve a life of great health, deep fulfilment and serenity.Featuring sumptuous photography, Ayurvedic Rituals includes seasonal recipes, herbal teas, natural beauty recipes, self-care rituals, a plant-based first-aid kit plus methods to reduce stress & anxiety, improve digestion & gut health, and techniques to access deep rejuvenating sleep. Routines and rituals spread throughout the book will help you feel relaxed, happy, healthy and deeply connected to the natural world.This ancient practice will help you find a sense of peace & vitality so you can glow from the inside out.

An essential book to help women to live well through the menopause and to cope effectively with menopausal symptoms, using a cognitive behavioural therapy (CBT) approach.Living Well Through the Menopause is based on a wealth of research, including randomised controlled trials of the MENOS intervention with over 1000 women, that has demonstrated the effectiveness of this approach specifically for menopausal symptoms - hot flushes, night sweats and also their impact on daily life. CBT is proven as an effective alternative for women who do not want or are unable to use hormone therapy (HT).Written in an accessible and interactive style, with case examples and quotes, this guide will empower you and, specifically: Help you to understand and cope with your physical and emotional reactions to the menopause Clarify your key goals, thoughts and feelings using interactive questions and homework sheets Enhance your self-care through behaviour change Help partners and loved ones to support you through the menopauseLiving Well self-help guides use clinically proven techniques to treat long-standing and disabling conditions, both psychological and physical.Series Editors: Professor Kate Harvey and Emeritus Professor Peter Cooper

Breathe out your worries and breathe in calm.This friendly support is an essential handbook to help tackle stress, anxiety, and to make everyday living easier for everyone.Breathwork is an ancient practice backed up by modern science. It is not just for the spiritually enlightened! It is a simple but powerful way for everyone to boost their health and happiness.Rebecca Dennis is the UK's leading breath coach, who has helped hundreds of people for over a decade to overcome all kinds of common issues simply using breathing exercises. Dive into bite-size sections with easy, immediately impactful methods to help you with: anxiety and stress, grief, to find happiness and positivity, confidence, focus at work, energy, deeper sleep, stronger immunity and to slow ageing, find resilience and recovering (from illness), as well as family-friendly exercises to help both children and parents.

This beautiful little book is a brilliant reference guide for herbal remedies and ingredients.Edward Bach believes that we develop illnesses due to our fears and worries and that we may heal ourselves using natural treatments and wildflower cures. This classic guide presents simple herbal remedies that are designed to care for a range of ailments from indecision and loneliness to hay fever.This wonderful volume's contents include: - For Fear- For Uncertainty- For Insufficient Interest in Present Circumstances- For Loneliness- For Those Over-Sensitive to Influences and Ideas- For Despondency or Despair- For Over-Care for Welfare of Others

Hack Your Hormones by Davinia Taylor is a remarkable book that hit the shelves in 2023. Published by Orion Publishing Co, this book delves into the fascinating world of hormones and how they affect our everyday lives. The author, Davinia Taylor, provides readers with a comprehensive guide on how to take control of their hormones and improve their overall health. The book is filled with insightful information and practical tips, making it a must-read for anyone interested in understanding their body better. Despite being a recent publication, the book has already made a significant impact in the health and wellness genre. Don't miss out on this enlightening read from Orion Publishing Co.

Focusing on women's pelvic health through yoga therapy, this evidence-based resource covers the intersections of biomechanics, self-study through yoga philosophy, emotional resilience, pain science and dynamic strategies for pelvic embodiment.Integrating pedagogical frameworks that differentiate yoga therapy from pelvic floor physical therapy, the book demonstrates how they can work together by including somatic education and case studies. It also covers breath patterns, mental constructs and conditioning, and baseline body awareness - taking the practitioner through the journey of self-assessment, building the therapeutic relationship and ongoing embodied practice.Looking at the individual rather than pelvic health as a sole diagnosis, Yoga Therapy for the Whole Woman is an invaluable guide for yoga teachers, yoga therapists, movement and fitness professionals and healthcare professionals working with women with pelvic floor challenges.

"An entertaining and enlightening collection of ancient writings about the philosophers who advocated simple living and rejected unthinking conformity. The Cynics were ancient Greek philosophers who stood athwart the flood of society's material excess, unexamined conventions, and even norms of politeness and thundered 'No!' Diogenes, the most famous Cynic, wasn't shy about literally extending his middle finger to the world, expressing mock surprise that 'most people go crazy over a finger.' When asked why he was called Diogenes the Dog, he replied 'because I fawn on those who give, I bark at those who don't, and I bite scoundrels.' How to Say No is a delightful collection of brief ancient writings about Cynicism that captures all the outrageousness, wit, and wisdom of its remarkable cast of characters-from Diogenes in the fourth century BCE to the column-stander Symeon Stylites in late antiquity. With their 'less is more' approach to life, the Cynics speak urgently to our world of climate change, economic uncertainty, and psychic malaise. Although the Cynics weren't writers, their memorable utterances and behavior were recorded by their admirers and detractors, and M. D. Usher offers fresh new translations of appealing selections from this body of writing-ranging from street sermons and repartee to biography and snapshots of Cynics in action.Complete with introductions to the volume and each selection as well as the original Greek and Latin on facing pages, this lively book demonstrates why the Cynics still retain their power to surprise us and make us laugh-and to make us think and question how we live"--

Lies My Gov't Told Me offers a comprehensive look at the coronavirus pandemic–where we are today, how we got here, and what's on the horizon.

From an acclaimed Harvard professor and one of TIME's most influential people comes a paradigm-shifting book that shows how almost everything people think they know about aging is wrong. He offers a front-row seat to the amazing global effort to slow, stop, and reverse aging, and calls readers to consider a future where aging can be treated.

Your body has the innate ability to give birth, a knowledge that has evolved through thousands of years of evolution.Despite modern Western maternity care being the best in the world, many working within it agree that fear of childbirth amongst women is rising. This fear can influence the birthing process in a negative way.Something fundamental has been lost as our medical and technical expertise has improved. And women are losing out as a result.Susanna Heli, an experienced birth expert, physiotherapist and doula, shares her most effective tools to help you avoid stress and fear during labour and birth.Focusing on the essential principles of Breathing, Relaxation, The Voice and The Mind she steers you towards feelings of trust and safety, which are key to unlocking your birthing physiology. With fear no longer the focus, your energy is restored; by accessing this power you'll be able to give birth to your baby. She also offers practical advice and hands-on training for birthing partners.Susanna's compassionate approach will help you whether you give birth vaginally, by assisted birth or by caesarean section, whether you have chosen pain relief or not, and can help you to navigate even the most complicated birth, in hospital or at home. Above all, she seeks to empower women.Susanna Heli is a mother of two with over twenty years experience supporting women and their partners during birth. She is a leading proponent of the Birth Without Fear Method, and is dedicated to providing emotionally safe births for all women.www.birthbyheart.com

"This stunningly photographed book introduces Gem Sorcery, a brand-new approach to crystal healing that works by activating all the five senses and the chakras."--

"Big Thrift Energy will teach you everything you need to know about shopping for affordable vintage home decor and styling it in a modern home. Antiquing can be intimidating: how do you know if a piece is worth salvaging? How do you navigate the piles of merchandise at a thrift store or estate sale? Part resource, part inspiration, Big Thrift Energy is a comprehensive guide that offers tips for thrifting that you never knew you needed: How to shop for the good stuff, how to upcycle and style vintage treasures in your home, and even advice for flipping your most-coveted items to turn a profit."--Provided by publisher.

Steve Zim has been a professional trainer in Los Angeles for nearly three decades. He has trained many professional athletes and A-list celebrities, helping them improve performance and get in shape to play challenging physical roles. During his career Zim has learned which nutrition strategies work best to help you get in shape quickly and maintain your new condition for life. Superhero Nutrition provides an easy-to-follow program that will allow you to get into the best shape of your life and maintain it.Superhero Nutrition is a two-part system: Part 1) You can integrate your current food choices into Superhero Nutrition. If you are vegan, Paleo, or follow Weight Watchers or South Beach etc., or if you have food allergies, intolerances or ethical or religious restrictions, your nutrition program will work with this system. Part 2) Zim also provides a detailed daily nutrition guide you can choose to follow, telling you what to eat and when. There is also a 54-page recipe guide that covers healthy breakfast, lunch, dinner and dessert options. Included is a chapter on exercise that provides you with a 3-day-a-week lifting and cardio program. The success of this program has already been demonstrated by BuzzFeed personalities, whose "We Trained Like Superheroes for 30 Days" video went viral.

Prepare for and take control of your menopause with targeted nutrition and nourishing recipes to manage hormonal fluctuations, minimise symptoms and optimize your physical and emotional health.This ebook offers an expertly tailored, nutrient-rich nutrition and lifestyle plan to balance hormones, maintain bone and tissue strength, and boost mood. It also addresses the key areas of nutrition that can influence menopausal symptoms, enabling readers to personalise their eating to suit their unique needs, and outlines the role lifestyle plays, covering stress, physical activity, and sleep.With over 80 flavour-included recipes that embrace everything that's good for metabolic and hormonal health, you can tailor each recipe to target a specific symptom, or to suit your unique needs and preferences. With vegetarian, vegan, dairy-free, and gluten-free options, it's easy to slot these recipes into your life - and instantly feel the benefit.Empowering women to take control of their menopause will help them to minimize unwelcome symptoms and maximize the possibilities of this new phase of their lives.