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The Complete Guide to Vitamins, Herbs, and Supplements: The Holistic Path to Good Health
by Winifred Conkling David Y. WongTake the natural way to wellness and boost the body’s own healing power with this A–Z guide to over-the-counter nutritional supplements.Find essential information on hundreds of vitamins, herbs, and supplements . . . What will VITAMIN E help cure and how much should I take?Vitamin E can help prevent heart disease and treat acne. Adults should take 100 to 400 IU of natural vitamin E daily.Find vitamin, herb, and supplement treatments for hundreds of conditions!Experiencing migraines? See MAGNESIUM:There is considerable evidence that low magnesium levels trigger both migraine and tension headaches. Take 250 to 400 milligrams three times daily.Learn about possible interactions with your prescription drugs!Taking ST. JOHN’S WORT for depression?It may interfere with amphetamines, diet pills, nasal decongestants, or allergy medications, causing nausea or high blood pressure.Here is your comprehensive, portable, one-step guide to all over-the-counter vitamins, herbs, and supplements currently available—an easy-to-use alphabetical listing that includes valuable information on the most effective forms of each supplement, the nutrient’s food source and proper dosage, as well as signs of deficiency, safe use, and possible side effects.
The Complete Guide to Yin Yoga
by Bernie Clark Sarah PowersThe Yin Yoga Book provides an in-depth look at the philosophy and practice of Yin Yoga. Clark's fascinating and comprehensive book is divided into three sections:(I) What is Yin Yoga; (II) The Benefits of Yin Yoga, including discussions of anatomy, the energy body, and the heart and mind body; (III) The Practice of Yin Yoga, including illustrated descriptions of 30 yin yoga asanas (poses).Yin Yoga has the same goals and objectives as any other school of yoga; however, it directs the stimulation normally created in the asana portion of the practice deeper than the superficial or muscular tissues (the yang tissues). Yin Yoga generally targets the connective tissues of the hips, pelvis, and lower spine.Suitable for almost all levels of students, Yin Yoga is a perfect complement to the dynamic and muscular (yang) styles of yoga that emphasize internal heat, and the lengthening and contracting of our muscles.
The Complete Guide to Yin Yoga
by Bernie Clark Sarah PowersThe Yin Yoga Book provides an in-depth look at the philosophy and practice of Yin Yoga. Clark's fascinating and comprehensive book is divided into three sections:(I) What is Yin Yoga; (II) The Benefits of Yin Yoga, including discussions of anatomy, the energy body, and the heart and mind body; (III) The Practice of Yin Yoga, including illustrated descriptions of 30 yin yoga asanas (poses).Yin Yoga has the same goals and objectives as any other school of yoga; however, it directs the stimulation normally created in the asana portion of the practice deeper than the superficial or muscular tissues (the yang tissues). Yin Yoga generally targets the connective tissues of the hips, pelvis, and lower spine.Suitable for almost all levels of students, Yin Yoga is a perfect complement to the dynamic and muscular (yang) styles of yoga that emphasize internal heat, and the lengthening and contracting of our muscles.
The Complete Guide to Yin Yoga
by Bernie Clark Sarah PowersThe Yin Yoga Book provides an in-depth look at the philosophy and practice of Yin Yoga. Clark's fascinating and comprehensive book is divided into three sections:(I) What is Yin Yoga; (II) The Benefits of Yin Yoga, including discussions of anatomy, the energy body, and the heart and mind body; (III) The Practice of Yin Yoga, including illustrated descriptions of 30 yin yoga asanas (poses).Yin Yoga has the same goals and objectives as any other school of yoga; however, it directs the stimulation normally created in the asana portion of the practice deeper than the superficial or muscular tissues (the yang tissues). Yin Yoga generally targets the connective tissues of the hips, pelvis, and lower spine.Suitable for almost all levels of students, Yin Yoga is a perfect complement to the dynamic and muscular (yang) styles of yoga that emphasize internal heat, and the lengthening and contracting of our muscles.
The Complete Guide to the Tarot
by Eden GrayFor centuries, the strange and beautiful tarot cards have been an endless source of mystery and fascination. One of the foremost authorities in the field reveals the intricacies of this ancient art. With detailed explanations, Eden Gray offers explicit advice about the three different methods of reading the cards, and using the tarot for divination and meditation. Both beginning students and advanced devotee will find in this book new insights into the ancient lore of the tarot.From the Paperback edition.
The Complete Handbook of Quantum Healing: An A–Z Self-Healing Guide for Over 100 Common Ailments
by Deanna M. Minich&“A beautiful integration of Eastern and Western healing disciplines&” from the author of Quantum Supplements (Scott Rigden, MD The Ultimate Metabolism Diet). This book brings together two seemingly disparate worlds—the world of hard, evidence-based science and the world of experientially-based healing to provide a multi-pronged approach to treating common ailments. The A-to-Z format makes reference easy. For each of over 100 heath issues, you&’ll find seven healing options that can help readers activate their inner healing resources ranging from food and dietary strategies to powerful meditation techniques and from time-tested flower essences to ways of invoking &“power animals.&” For some ailments, readers may need just one option, for others, two or three, and sometimes all seven approaches as they try to deal with difficult problems to achieve long-term relief. &“A much-needed guide for those wanting to take advantage of the best of what many different healing modalities have to offer . . . I recommend this book with enthusiasm and without reservation.&”—Alejandro Junger, MD, New York Times bestselling author of Clean &“Gems of information on every page for understanding our body and how to be an ally to its healing process.&”—Steve Sisgold, bestselling author of What&’s Your Body Telling You? &“Consider this a practical and necessary extension of the work of Rosalyn Bruyere, Barbara Brennan and Caroline Myss.&”—Belleruth Naparstek, author of Staying Well with Guided Imagery &“Deanna Minich has done it again! She has managed to write yet another book that is not only an easy step by step guide to healing, but is spiritually practical.&”—Anni Daulter MSW, author of Sacred Pregnancy
The Complete Handbook of Quantum Healing: An A–Z Self-Healing Guide for Over 100 Common Ailments
by Deanna MinichThe holistic healing handbook for a homeopathic household. &“This book is a beautiful integration of Eastern and Western healing disciplines.&” —Scott Rigden, MD, author of The Ultimate Metabolism Diet Heal your body naturally using an array of well-researched and long-practiced techniques. This easy-to-understand holistic healing library provides multiple healing approaches to the most common ailments, so you&’ll have access to the best approach for you and will be feeling better in no time. Our lives are intertwined with the unexpected. We are bound to become ill or get hurt, probably multiple times in our lives. When that happens, The Complete Handbook of Quantum Healing makes healing your body easy by providing an A-Z reference guide of over 100 health issues, each with healing options using different types of holistic medicine, so you&’ll be sure to find the best approach—or approaches—for you. See real results through trusted techniques. A perfect holistic healing gift or addition to anyone&’s natural health kit, The Complete Handbook of Quantum Healing seamlessly blends new-world science with old-world knowledge. With her deep understanding of both the medical and the spiritual side of healing, author Deanna Minich, PhD, translates her medical knowledge to simple holistic healing techniques that anyone can use and that have been shown to work. Inside, you&’ll find: An A-Z list of over 100 common ailments Seven self-healing options for each ailment including herbal medicines, essential oils, crystals, and more Self-healing quotes, meditations, and healing energy exercises to restore the body and the soul If you like natural healing books such as The Modern Herbal Dispensary, Medical Medium, or When the Body Says No, you&’ll love The Complete Book of Quantum Healing.
The Complete Healthy Eating Cookbook: Fuss-Free Recipes and Flexible Meal Plans for Healthier Living
by Lauren O’ConnorGet in the habit of healthy eating with vibrant homemade mealsFilling your plate with wholesome, unprocessed ingredients creates a rainbow of possibilities and flavors—and it's easy to do. This complete healthy cookbook shows you how, with recipes, tips, and nutrition information that explains how to build a balanced diet. Find guidance for including fruits, veggies, whole grains, and lean proteins in dishes for every meal, so you can enjoy the health benefits of nourishing ingredients and learn how to make them taste incredible.Natural flavors—From smoothies and stir-fry to spiced chicken and seared fish, the recipes in this healthy cookbook are designed to enhance the flavors of natural foods with homemade sauces, healthy dressings, and spices.Quick, simple, and varied—Find 30-minute and one-pot meals to accommodate every busy schedule, or choose dishes based on dietary preferences such as vegan, vegetarian, and gluten-free.Easy meal plans—This healthy cookbook includes meal plans for preparing recipes in advance, so they're ready to eat anytime.Realistic and accessible—Create a healthy lifestyle that's enjoyable to maintain with meals that are nutritious, full of flavor, and made with familiar ingredients.Discover how easy and delicious eating right can be with the ultimate healthy cookbook.
The Complete Heart-Healthy Cookbook for Beginners: Easy Recipes and a 14-Day Meal Plan to Restore Heart Health
by Justine HaysKeep your heart healthy with this complete diet guide Adopting a heart-healthy diet can feel overwhelming and restricting, but this cookbook eases the transition with recipes and meal plans that are easy to follow—and delicious! Discover a flexible approach to healthy eating that makes room for the foods you love, so you'll stay motivated to eat heart-healthy for life.What sets this heart-healthy cookbook apart from the rest:A primer on heart health—Learn about the different kinds of heart-healthy diets, which foods are best for your heart, and what a balanced plate looks like.A 14-day meal plan—Simplify the switch to heart-healthy eating with a detailed meal plan that lays out everything you'll eat for the first two weeks.45 additional recipes—Go beyond the meal plan with even more recipes that will become staples in your healthy lifestyle for years to come.Manage or prevent heart disease while eating flavorful and satisfying meals with The Complete Heart-Healthy Cookbook for Beginners.
The Complete High Blood Pressure Diet Cookbook: DASH Diet Recipes to Lower Blood Pressure and Improve Health
by Amanda Foote RDThe all-in-one resource for managing high blood pressure through nutrition Living with high blood pressure can feel overwhelming, but nourishing the body with the right foods is one of the easiest natural ways to improve heart health. This comprehensive cookbook explains the connection between blood pressure and diet, detailing how food can be combined with other heart-healthy lifestyle changes to help reverse hypertension. With simple recipes like Cheesy Vegetarian Rice Casserole, Spicy Stir-Fried Chicken and Peanuts, and Seared Salmon with Cilantro-Lime Sauce, it's easy to begin managing blood pressure while enjoying great food. Go beyond other high blood pressure diets with: Evidence-based approach—Learn about the DASH (Dietary Approach to Stop Hypertension) diet and how it has been proven to reduce high blood pressure. Guide to getting started—Discover a low-hassle way to begin with organized lists of DASH diet foods along with a sample 7-day meal plan. Easy, affordable recipes—Enjoy a variety of recipes that rely on common ingredients, many of which take less than 30 minutes to make or require just one pot. Help regulate blood pressure the simple, natural way with The Complete High Blood Pressure Diet Cookbook.
The Complete Home Guide to Herbs, Natural Healing, and Nutrition
by Jill DaviesEchinacea and gingko biloba are well-known herbal remedies for common ailments such as colds and memory loss. But the vast majority of herbal aids are underused as treatments or preventatives for everything from insomnia to arthritis to heart disease. In THE COMPLETE HOME GUIDE TO HERBS, NATURAL HEALTH, AND NUTRITION, herbal practitioner Jill Rosemary Davies explains how to promote good health by understanding the body and how it is affected by a wide range of healing plants. She teaches you how to use herbs as potent tools for natural healing as well as how to combine them with nutrition and exercise for a healthy lifestyle. Additionally, you'll find:Sections on cleansings, immunity, life stages, and body systems; a complete A to Z of diseases and treatments; and a section on first aid. Instructions for making your own herbal teas, decoctions, tinctures, ointments, oils, and more.And because the herbs used in this book are widely available in health food stores, drug stores, and grocery stores-some you'll even find growing in your own backyard-incorporating a greater range of beneficial herbs into your life will be all the more simple. Open the book to any page and you'll feel like you've stumbled upon Mother Nature's best-kept secrets.
The Complete I Ching — 10th Anniversary Edition: The Definitive Translation by Taoist Master Alfred Huang
by Taoist Master HuangA revised edition of the definitive translation of the world’s most important book of divination • More than 64,000 copies sold of the first edition • The first English translation from within the tradition by a Chinese Taoist Master • Includes translations of the Ten Wings--the commentaries by Confucius essential to the I Ching’s insights Translated by the eminent Taoist Master Alfred Huang, The Complete I Ching has been praised by scholars and new students of the I Ching since its first edition. A native Chinese speaker, Master Huang first translated the original ideograms of the I Ching into contemporary Chinese and then into English, bringing forth the intuitive meanings embodied in the images of the I Ching and imbuing his translation with an accuracy and authenticity not possible in other English translations. However, what makes his translation truly definitive is his return to prominence of the Ten Wings, the commentaries by Confucius that are essential to the I Ching’s insights. This 10th anniversary edition offers a thorough introduction to the history of the I Ching, how to use it, and several new divination methods; in-depth and easy-to-reference translations of each hexagram name, description, and pictogram; and discussions of the interrelations between the hexagrams and the spiritual meaning of their sequence.
The Complete IBS Diet Plan: Step-by-Step Meal Plans and Low-FODMAP Recipes for Relief and Healing
by Amanda Foote RDAdjust your diet and alleviate your IBS symptoms What you eat can have a profound effect on your IBS and your overall gut health. The Complete IBS Diet Plan explains why certain foods may produce symptoms and how IBS sufferers can avoid these triggers by following a low FODMAP diet (restricting foods that contain short-chain carbs and sugars that are difficult to absorb). You'll find lifestyle advice, easy meal plans, and soothing recipes, many of which are 30-minute, 5-ingredient, or one-pot dishes. Quickly learn to adjust what you eat with: 30-day elimination diet—Detailed meal plans and comprehensive shopping lists ensure adopting a low FODMAP diet is simple and straightforward while helping you cut out the foods that may be causing your discomfort. 80 healing recipes—Delectable dishes such as hearty Huevos Rancheros and refreshing Tropical Citrus Smoothies make it easy to alter your eating habits. Guidance for reintroduction—Learn how to successfully reintroduce foods back into your diet with practical advice, clear instructions, and a chart to record your reactions. Find gastrointestinal relief thanks to The Complete IBS Diet Plan.
The Complete Idiot's Concise Guide to Short Workouts: Complete Idiot's Guides
by Jonathan CaneWith this helpful guide, learn many tips including:• The impact of short workouts and the importance of stretching• How to manage stress through exercise• How to develop good habits• Fitting your exercise routine into your schedule
The Complete Idiot's Guide Anti-Inflammation Cookbook
by Lucy Beale Elizabeth VierckPrevent and alleviate inflammation with over 200 delicious meals in this must-have cookbook!The body's healing response to injury or infection is localized inflammation and it is normal. However, when inflammation moves beyond the local, it becomes abnormal. Much new research shows that abnormal inflammation may be linked to a variety of diseases and conditions, including heart disease, cancer, asthma, diabetes, and arthritis. Researchers suggest that diet can reverse this inflammation and the conditions and diseases caused by it. The Complete Idiot's Guide® Anti-Inflammation Cookbook — a companion to The Complete Idiot's Guide® to the Anti-Inflammation Diet — has more than 200 delicious recipes that help to reduce inflammation, along with meal plans and guidance on what to eat and not to eat.
The Complete Idiot's Guide Dream Dictionary: Discover the Meaning of Over 1,500 Dream Symbols
by Eve Adamson Dream Genie15,000 entries—from abduction to zebra . . . Everybody dreams—and now there&’s a dream dictionary for everyone! With 15,000 entries, this reference showcases the most up-to-date vocabulary of dream symbols, such as cell phones. It also includes a dream thesaurus with handy list collections of entries by topic; a dream quiz that offers revealing insights into your dream personality; a section called &“Tuck-in Time,&” which provides terrific strategies for inviting, inducing, and remembering dreams; and a dream interpretation checklist, helping readers interpret their dreams step–by–step.• Popular reference dictionary format• Focuses on symbols, meanings, and interpretations
The Complete Idiot's Guide Glycemic Index Cookbook: More Than 300 Delicious Recipes for a Better Weight—and a Better You
by Lucy Beale Joan Clark-WarnerCook these recipes up-and keep blood sugar down. With over 325 delicious and healthy recipes, The Complete Idiot's Guide® to the Glycemic Index Cookbook is an invaluable reference for choosing foods according to their GI-a system of classifying carbohydrate-based foods by how much they raise blood sugar. Diabetes, insulin resistance, heart disease, and obesity may be avoided by following the glycemic index. Practical and easy to use, this is the one cookbook anyone concerned with their blood sugar will want to have in the kitchen.• More than 325 recipes • Includes both the GI value and a GL (glycemic load) rating for each recipe • 18 million people in the U.S. have type 2 diabetes and the number is growing
The Complete Idiot's Guide Numerology Workbook: Reveal Essential Truths About Yourself, Your Loved Ones, and the World Around Yo
by Katherine Gleason Patricia KirkmanNumerology holds the key to self-understand, foretelling the future-and strong sales... Numbers reveal essential truths about people, their loved ones, and the world around them. Here, readers learn how to observe those numbers, calculate their meanings, and interpret what they reveal. Through understanding all types of numbers (Core Numbers, Karma, Master, Pinnacles/Challenges, Passion, Balance, Personal Year, Universal Year), they can divine a roadmap to their future. • Readers can create forecasts and charts as they would astrological charts • The two Complete Idiot's Guides® numerology books are ideal for bundling together
The Complete Idiot's Guide To Running (Third Edition)
by Scott Douglas Bill RodgersThe Complete Idiot's Guide to Running, Third Edition, offers instruction on developing ideal running techniques for personal fitness or competition. Through easy-to-follow steps designed to gradually build their abilities, readers learn how to choose reliable running gear and create an effective training and running program.
The Complete Idiot's Guide to 200-300-400 Calorie Meals
by Heidi McIndoo Ed JacksonPeople who want to lose weight are faced with a dizzying array of options: low-fat, low-carb, gluten-free . . . the list is endless. But the truth behind them all is that the only real way to lose weight is to burn more calories than you take in. Those who have rediscovered calorie counting want calorie-controlled options that take the guesswork out of dieting. But they also want food they can enjoy and feel good about. And for many, that means going light on the artificial sweeteners. The Complete Idiot&’s Guide® to 200-, 300- and 400-Calorie Meals helps readers put together a meal plan that keeps them to their calorie goals and helps them lose weight safely—and keep it off. In this book, readers will find:A system for calculating a calorie budget based on current weight, activity levels, and weight-loss goals. • How to keep track of calories consumed and estimate calorie content of meals on the go. • Two weeks of meal plans for various calorie-budget levels. • Eating schedules to keep people feeling full and satisfied between meals. • Recipes for 300- and 400-calorie meals that taste great. • Recipes for 200-calorie snacks and light meals to satisfy hunger without blowing the diet. • Ways to satisfy a sweet tooth without overdosing on artificial sweeteners, which often make people crave more sugar.
The Complete Idiot's Guide to Acupuncture & Acupressure
by David SollarsYou're no idiot, of course. You know that for centuries, acupuncture and acupressure have been among the most effective alternative medical treatments available. Now you've decided to try one of them, but before you volunteer to be a human pincushion, you have just a few questions.So let's get to the point! The Complete Idiot's Guide® to Acupuncture and Acupressure offers a comprehensive look at these effective solutions in their various forms and functions. In this Complete Idiot's Guide®, you get:• An introduction to the tools of the trade, including needles, magnets and exercise• The lowdown on what to expect at your first treatment, and how to relax and enjoy it• Treatments for everything from acne to menopause• Words of wisdom, plus warnings and definitions to make the acu-path easy to follow
The Complete Idiot's Guide to Arthritis: Manage Your Arthritis. Enjoy Your Life.
by Karen K. Brees Amye L. Leong Neal S. BirnbaumNo one has to live with the pain . . . There are over 46 million Americans who suffer from some form of arthritis. Here, longtime arthritis sufferer and internationally renowned consultant Amye L. Long and medical expert in the field of arthritis Dr. Neal S. Birnbaum offer a clear, jargon-free, and comprehensive guide to understanding this disease. • Includes detailed explanations of the various forms of the disease and symptoms, and how lifestyle can contribute to the severity of the conditions • Describes the full range of traditional medical treatments from prescription drugs and physical therapy to surgery, as well as alternative treatments including supplements, super foods, and detox • Coping methods such as meditation and lifestyle changes
The Complete Idiot's Guide to Back Pain: Understand the Causes and Explore Your Options for Relief
by Jason Highsmith Jovanka MilivojevicLeave back pain behind. For the millions of back pain sufferers, the causes can be numerous, making the search for relief frustrating and complex. The Complete Idiot's Guide® to Back Pain and its expert authors explain the many causes of back pain and provide the best methods and techniques for relief and prevention of back pain and maintaining a healthy back. • Do-it-yourself relief • Conventional and alternative options • Chronic pain management • Exercises, yoga, and Pilates to keep the back healthy
The Complete Idiot's Guide to Being Vegetarian, 3rd Edition
by Frankie Avalon WolfeTime to veg out! This updated and revised guide to the joys of vegetarianism features—for the first time—75 delicious recipes! You will learn how to prepare and savor main dishes and sides, smoothies, breakfasts, snacks, and more. A great introduction to the vegetarian lifestyle, this edition has tips on changing eating habits as painlessly as possible and covers the health and psychological aspects of going &“veg.&”
The Complete Idiot's Guide to Belly Fat Weight Loss: The Total Program for a Flatter Stomach and Better Health
by Claire Wheeler Diane A. Welland• Includes more than 100 nutritious recipes and features flexible menu plans • Offers easy, but effective exercises with an emphasis on Pilates core conditioning