A simplified explanation of probiotics and what they can do for and to the human body is long overdue. Despite the fact that people use the term probiotics a lot in the media as well as in everyday life there appears to be some confusion as to whether probiotics are something that occurs naturally in a healthy human gut or ‘biome’, something that is added...

New York Times bestselling author Joe De Sena, founder and CEO of Spartan, the global health and wellness platform, leader in obstacle racing, and executive producer of NBC’s television show Spartan: Ultimate Team Challenge, challenges you to live The Spartan Way.

Determined to yank 100 million people off their couch cushions to start living instead of being...

Women are celebrating pregnancy like never before: with an attitude of cheerful anticipation, optimism, pride, growth, and empowerment!

The Joy of Pregnancy reflects this positive spirit by emphasizing what's normal, fun, and even funny about pregnancy. In this thoroughly revised and updated second edition of her path-breaking book, author Tori Kropp covers...

For much of his thirties, Jesse Bering thought he was probably going to kill himself. He was a successful psychologist and writer, with books to his name and bylines in major magazines. But none of that mattered. The impulse to take his own life remained. At times it felt all but inescapable.

Bering survived. And in addition to relief, the fading of his...

The Autoimmune Protocol Diet is gaining attention as the top health-supportive diet for the 50 million people suffering from autoimmune conditions; however living the AIP way can feel confusing and overwhelming.

You may have no idea where to start and are overwhelmed by the seemingly endless list of foods to avoid and strict guidelines to adhere to -- the...

The ketogenic diet has become the go-to healthy diet for losing weight, managing diabetes, and possibly preventing and managing conditions such as neurodegenerative illnesses and cancer.

The transition to a keto diet can be difficult, but this “induction” phase doesn’t have to be! Bestselling author of The KetoDiet Cookbook, Martina Slajerova, explains the...

The history of psychedelic plants and substances is full of colorful, fascinating facts and stories, and intriguing questions.

Did U.S. Army Intelligence really use LSD as an enhanced military interrogation technique? Why does Ayahuasca have such a long history of use in Peru? Science is beginning to research what traditional cultures have told us for...

In today's world of supplements, celebrity diets and social media, it's very easy to be hard on ourselves about the way we look. With all this pressure to strive for 'perfection' aesthetically, it is easy to forget how damaging this can be psychologically. Michelle Elman is a leading part of the body positivity movement that has been gathering momentum to...

Discover the same 25 secrets the authors used to take their lives and careers to the next level. Whether you’re still in school, just starting out, or a few years into your career, this book can provide some serious guidance on how to crush it!

This is by no means a shortcut or quick fix book. This is a book to help you focus on key areas of your life to...

Only a thin sheet of glass separates peace and insanity...

Schizophrenia. An illness with a label so devastating and treatment so harrowing that, in 1939, it could lock you away for life.

When a second world war seems inevitable and you don’t know who to trust, how do you separate paranoia from reality?

Based on a true story, using real letters and personal...

As helpers, caregivers, and counsellors, there are times when we need support to be able to help the people we are working with. Hearing from others in similar roles is a key way of finding inspiration and guidance.

This book offers practical strategies for supporting people of all ages who have a variety of issues, whether psychological (anxiety, trauma...

Healing Happens brings you insight and inspiration from health and healing experts who cured themselves and others despite dire medical prognoses from over twenty illnesses including cancer, diabetes, and autoimmune disorders. Enhance the power to heal yourself through natural healing techniques and awareness in order to comfortably...

When trauma occurs, the logical mind is hijacked and physiology takes over in an effort to protect you. This leaves an imprint-your body wants to ensure that nothing like that will ever happen again.

Being reminded of a traumatic event can trigger these automatic responses, leaving you feeling paralyzed or unable to take action. This book will help you...

Dr. Leonid Altshuler is a board-certified psychiatrist with over 20 years’ experience.

In Remake Your Sex Dr Altshuler describes the groundbreaking discoveries, which establish the link between mental illness , insulin resistance and sexual problems.

He explains how these conditions can be successfully and naturally treated and explains step-by-step what...

Dr. Leonid Altshuler is a board-certified psychiatrist with over 20 years’ experience.

This book details his groundbreaking discoveries in brain research, linking two epidemics of the modern world, stress/depression/anxiety and metabolic syndrome/insulin resistance.

In Remake Your Brain Dr. Altshuler explains how insulin resistance in the brain makes people...

In Shattered, A.E. Hayes opened a window for her readers to see into some of the darkest parts of her life. From her experiences with a traumatic brain injury and amnesia to the realities of living with dissociative identity disorder, Hayes never shrank from the truth.
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But that's not the whole story.

While writing Shattered, Hayes was struck by the notion...

This book will tell you about me and how a cancerous lump in my breast and the journey through the diagnosis, operation, treatment and recovery has changed my life in a positive way. I will share with you my feelings and the funny things that happened along the way. I will tell you how it has changed me into the woman I am today. I would like to think that...

Iphelia is a graphic novel for the inner children of grown men and women. It is the story of a girl born with a special gift of sensitivity, told through 90 pages of visually stunning images that animate the feeling-level of experience through color, texture, shape and motion, making it perfect for young children, too. Like Iphelia, we are all born with the...

"Shows Dekkers once again to be in possession of a golden pen." —New Scientist

A witty, fascinating look at something we generally prefer not to look too closely at.

We are very discreet. We disappear into a private room, perform the task, flush, wash, and reappear as if nothing happened. Of course, hygiene is necessary—some faecal bacteria, if re-ingested...

The content of this workbook flows from the practical wisdom of Zen Buddhism, Psychology, Philosophy, and Christian Spirituality. The most effective form of psychotherapy is cognitive-behavioral therapy – a combination of cognitive therapy and behavioral modification. This manual will help you to change some of your attitudes and help you to make beneficial...

Dr. Leonid Altshuler is a board-certified psychiatrist with over 20 years’ experience.

This book details his groundbreaking discoveries in brain research, linking two epidemics of the modern world, stress/depression/anxiety and metabolic syndrome/insulin resistance.

Dr. Altshuler gives step by step practical recommendations on how to naturally improve...

This book examines current diets to help you make decisions about your eating style as well as taking a look at sleep patterns in association with our overall health. Health and physical education warrant a bigger role in our children’s overall health and well-being. One of the chapters is entitled: Games People Play, which focuses on games you played...

2017 Nautilus Book Awards, Gold Medal, Young Adult, Non-Fiction

You dream of being comfortable in your own skin. You dream of going after what you want with confidence and feeling happy with your everyday life. But your fear and self-doubt are holding you hostage, causing you to feel trapped and powerless to change your situation. 

What if there was a way to...

Of course, worry can be an important asset when it forces our attention on problem-solving. But anxious worrying can cause us to unnecessarily focus on threat, to retreat and avoid, and to seek reassurance and safety—which is no way to foster a life of growth and excitement. In his fifth published book, Dr. Reid Wilson proposes a groundbreaking, paradoxical...

Knees shows the ups and downs of life with dyslexia. We have done this book in the style and size of a chapter book so that younger children and older children at low reading levels can read what seems to be an older child's book. We cover dyslexia's symptoms and the reasons school can be hard for dyslexics. We talk about some famous people who had or have...

Cleanliness is next to enlightenment. In this Japanese bestseller a Buddhist monk explains the traditional meditative techniques that will help cleanse not only your house - but your soul. Live clean. Feel calm. Be happy. We remove dust to sweep away our worldly cares. We live simply and take time to contemplate the self, mindfully living each moment...

From the New York Times bestselling author of Factory Man comes the only book to fully chart the opioid crisis in America—an unforgettable portrait of the families and first responders on the front lines.

In this masterful work, Beth Macy takes us into the epicenter of America's twenty-plus year struggle with opioid addiction. From distressed small...

The same vista. Never the same sun.

Much like life, the stage changes even when our vantage point doesn't. And so it is with the rising and setting sun, no two are ever the same.

Every picture tells another color, shape and shadow story . . . whatever unfolds each day reveals the diversity and beauty of life. Birds, insects, reptiles, trees, sandy...

If you ask Dr. Harold Reitman, labels are a lousy way to describe a unique human being, whether it's Asperger's, high functioning autism, ADHD, dyslexia, Tourette's or even the so-called neurotypical brain itself. One size does not fit all. Everyone's brain is different.

Helping others 'get it' when it comes to dealing with those with so-called...

Best-selling author and herbalist Stephanie L. Tourles offers reliable guidance on using essential oils effectively and safely. This friendly, accessible introduction to the 25 most versatile oils for health and wellness highlights the key characteristics of lavender, chamomile, eucalyptus, lemon, peppermint, rosemary, tea tree, and other popular oils...

Have you ever looked at the back of your facial moisturizer or body cream and, despite whatever it claims about "natural" ingredients on the front of the package, seen complicated additives like this?

Isopropyl Myristate, Hydrolyzed Elastin, Sodium Hyaluronate, Phenoxyethanol, Methylparaben, Propylparaben, Sodium Benzoate, Triethanolamine, Diazolidinyl...

Sex-positive vlogger Hannah Witton covers it all in her hilarious, empowering, and approachable resources for teens. 

Nobody really has sex all figured out. So Hannah Witton wrote a book full of honest, hilarious, and sometimes awkward anecdotes, confessions, and revelations for teens. Hannah talks about doing it safely. Doing it joyfully. Doing it when...