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"Exercise. Eat a balanced diet. Go to therapy. Most wellness advice is focused on achieving and maintaining good physical and mental health. But Harvard-trained social scientist and pioneering social health expert Kasley Killam reveals that this approach is missing a vital component : human connection. Relationships not only make us happier, but also are critical to our overall health and longevity. Research shows that people with a strong sense...

In this new 2022 high-definition program, learn all about microplastics. What are microplastics and where do they come from? How have microplastics entered the food chain, the water supply, and the air we breathe? What can we do to be safe? The answers to these questions and more are covered in depth with detailed graphics, diagrams and exciting video that reinforce important concepts.

Many work hard on good posture and better walking and running alignment, but it's critical to understand how what you put on your feet each day can play a bigger role in the function of your feet, ankles, knees, hips, and spine than you might realize. By applying the principles in this book, you will be able to restore your foundation and prevent dysfunction. ―Ray McClanahan, DPM, inventor of Correct Toes Biomechanist and author of Simple Steps...

Allergic to Pets? addresses the problem that plagues allergic animal lovers everywhere: how to live with a pet you love when you (or a family member) are allergic to it. With explanations and helpful tips, this guide by a renowned pet expert provides effective advice for cohabiting with cats, dogs, small furry pets, birds, and even horses.

"Soup has a unique ability to nourish and heal the body. In Clean Soups, author Rebecca Katz shows you how to use wholesome stocks and soups to naturally detox and stay energized year-round. She also explains the building blocks for creating deliciously balanced soups, such as Moroccan carrot soup, kale soup with coconut and lime, and simplest chicken pho. With foundational broths, blended soups, and traditional healing soups, as well as a two-day...

Coconut Kitchen explores all things coconut, the rising star of the world's superfood movement and one of nature's most versatile foods. Author Meredith Baird, one of the key authorities in the raw food movement for the last decade, touches upon the endless array of health benefits that the coconut offers--from health to wellness to beauty secrets that have long been eliminated from the western diet. Through 60 recipes complemented with stunning full-color...

Cross was fat, sick, and nearly dead until he harnessed the power of juice to reboot his diet-- and his life. Since his documentary, Fat, Sick & Nearly Dead, was released in 2010 he has become a tireless advocate for the power of juicing. Now he brings us the plan that allowed him to overcome obesity, poor health, and bad habits, and presents success stories from others whose lives he's touched.

"There is no magic pill. There is no perfect diet. Could it be that our underlying assumption--that what we're eating is making us fat and sick--is just plain wrong? To address the rapid rise of "lifestyle diseases" like diabetes and heart disease, scientists have conducted a whopping 500,000 studies of diet and another 300,000 of obesity. Journalists have written close to 250 million news articles combined about these topics. Yet nothing seems to...

Can you really feel years younger & make unexplained symptoms vanish with the click of a button? Investigative Health Journalist Nicolas Pineault used to believe so, but there is an overwhelming amount of independent scientific evidence linking electromagnetic fields (EMFs) from wireless technologies with increased risks of cancer, infertility, insomnia, and depression. This is a simple and unconventional book that will teach you exactly how to reduce...