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Staying Alive

by Gregorevic, Kate

Book - 2020

The Bee Gees made staying alive globally popular, but let's face it, we all would like to stay alive as long as we can. With this book you'll discover th...Show more The Bee Gees made staying alive globally popular, but let's face it, we all would like to stay alive as long as we can. With this book you'll discover the science on how you can avoid or manage the major diseases that impact us as we age, including heart health, diabetes and dementia, and boost your everyday behaviours to improve your enjoyment of life. Show less

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Spillover

Animal Infections and the Next Human Pandemic

by Quammen, David, 1948-

Book - 2013

Although published in 2013 this title has understandably had a bit of a resurgence. Sillover examines the emergence and causes of new diseases all over t...Show more Although published in 2013 this title has understandably had a bit of a resurgence. Sillover examines the emergence and causes of new diseases all over the world, describing a process called "spillover" where illness originates in wild animals before being passed to humans and discusses the potential for the next huge pandemic, which sadly, is already upon us. Show less

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The Sugar Brain Fix

The 28-day Plan to Quit Craving the Foods That Are Shrinking your Brain and Expanding your Waistline

by Dow, Mike

Book - 2020

It would seem as if sugar is still the number one enemy. Sugar releases serotonin in the brain, a "feel-good" chemical that makes you want to k...Show more It would seem as if sugar is still the number one enemy. Sugar releases serotonin in the brain, a "feel-good" chemical that makes you want to keep eating more. But recent studies have shown that sugar is actually shrinking the brain, resulting in a smaller hippocampus and a host of other issues, including memory problems, depression, weight gain, and more. Over time, we become addicted to the foods that are shrinking our brains, creating a vicious cycle. Enter, The Sugar Brain Fix is based on a 28-day, keto-inspired Mediterranean diet plan! Show less

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A Consumer's Guide to Toxic Food Additives

How to Avoid Synthetic Sweeteners, Artificial Colors, MSG, and More

by Bonvie, Linda

Book - 2020

Ever wondered how bread manages to stay "fresh" on store shelves for so long? How do brightly coloured cereals get those vibrant hues? Are artif...Show more Ever wondered how bread manages to stay "fresh" on store shelves for so long? How do brightly coloured cereals get those vibrant hues? Are artificial sweeteners really a healthy substitute for sugar? Whether you're an experienced label reader or just starting to question what's on your plate, A Consumer's Guide to Toxic Food Additives helps you cut through the fog of information overload. Show less

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The Language of Houseplants

Plants for Home and Healing

by Darcey, Cheralyn

Book - 2020

Find the perfect plant to share your life with. Every plant has a meaning, energy and qualities that will enhance your life and the spaces you live and wo...Show more Find the perfect plant to share your life with. Every plant has a meaning, energy and qualities that will enhance your life and the spaces you live and work within. This guide features 44 popular houseplants, each beautifully illustrated with vintage artworks and an in-depth explanation and exploration of the characteristics, meanings and qualities that can help you create an indoor haven of healing, calm, balance and love for all those who live and work within it. Show less

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The Joy of Movement

How Exercise Helps Us Find Happiness, Hope, Connection, and Courage

by McGonigal, Kelly

Book - 2019

We probably all know that exercise is health-enhancing and life-extending, yet many of us feel it is a chore. McGonigal shows how movement is intertwined ...Show more We probably all know that exercise is health-enhancing and life-extending, yet many of us feel it is a chore. McGonigal shows how movement is intertwined with some of the most basic human joys, including self-expression, social connection, and mastery, and why it is a powerful antidote to the modern epidemics of depression, anxiety, and loneliness Show less

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The *more or Less* Definitive Guide to Self-care

by Borges, Anna

Book - 2019

Borges helped popularize the self-care movement in the first place, and her book distills the "self-care internet" into an A to Z list with ove...Show more Borges helped popularize the self-care movement in the first place, and her book distills the "self-care internet" into an A to Z list with over 200 entries - from soul-searching prompts to simple pick-me-ups. Readers can tailor their own routines by choosing among Borges's strategies, which cover four distinctive realms of self-care: physical, mental, social, and spiritual. Drawing on real-world experience (her own and others) as well as expert advice, Borges empowers readers to take charge of their well-being. This beautifully illustrated guide is a one-stop shop for mind, body, and soul. Show less

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Outsmart your Smartphone

Conscious Tech Habits for Finding Happiness, Balance & Connection IRL

by Davis, Tchiki

Book - 2019

If you are looking for about about the evils of technology then you are looking in the wrong place! Outsmart Your Smartphone is a road map for achieving h...Show more If you are looking for about about the evils of technology then you are looking in the wrong place! Outsmart Your Smartphone is a road map for achieving happiness using all the tools available to you, including your phone. With this smart and irreverent guide, you'll find seven steps to help you use technology in ways that increase your well-being, and find tips and tricks for overcoming the obstacles that technology creates. Show less

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Music With Babies and Young Children

Activities to Encourage Bonding, Communication and Wellbeing

by Friedberg, Jeffrey

Book - 2020

From day one in a child's life, music is one of the most important things that can be used to help them grow and learn. Musical stimulation helps lay the ...Show more From day one in a child's life, music is one of the most important things that can be used to help them grow and learn. Musical stimulation helps lay the foundations for a lifetime of skills, and this straightforward guide gives detailed advice on how to use music to help children from 0-5 years with common developmental challenges such as attachment and bonding, bedtime, tantrums and daily living skills, social skills, motor skills and school readiness. Show less

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The 4 Day Week

How the Flexible Work Revolution Can Increase Productivity, Profitability and Well-being, and Help Create A Sustainable Future

by Barnes, Andrew

Book - 2020

Barnes conducted an experiment in his own business, Perpetual Guardian, and asked his staff to design a four-day week that would permit them to meet their...Show more Barnes conducted an experiment in his own business, Perpetual Guardian, and asked his staff to design a four-day week that would permit them to meet their existing productivity requirements on the same salary but with a 20% cut in work hours. The outcomes of this trial were stunning. People were happier and healthier, more engaged in their personal lives, and more focused and productive in the office. The story of this unprecedented work experiment has made headlines around the world. The 4 day week is a mix of trenchant analysis, personal observation and actionable advice. Show less

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Do Nothing

by Headlee, Celeste Anne, 1969-

Book - 2020

If you like the sound of lying around and doing absolutely nothing then this book may not be quite what you are looking for, but although Celeste Headlee ...Show more If you like the sound of lying around and doing absolutely nothing then this book may not be quite what you are looking for, but although Celeste Headlee doesn't advocate complete slothfulness she certainly seeks to institute a global shift in our thinking so we can stop sabotaging our well-being, put work aside and start living instead of doing. The key lies in embracing what makes us human: our creativity, our social connections (Instagram doesn't count), our ability for reflective thought, and our capacity for joy. Show less

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The Knit Vibe

A Knitter's Guide to Creativity, Community, and Well-being for Mind, Body, & Soul

by Howell, Vickie

Book - 2019

A love letter to knitting (and a little crochet, too). Interviews, patterns, and a holistic look at the creative potential of knitting. Including 16 beaut...Show more A love letter to knitting (and a little crochet, too). Interviews, patterns, and a holistic look at the creative potential of knitting. Including 16 beautiful projects to knit and 8 to crochet, along with all the mind, body, spirit advice every knitter, and would-be knitter, craves. Show less

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The Australian Healthy Skin Diet

Recipes & 4-week Eating Plan to Support Skin Health & Healing at Any Age

by Georgeou, Geraldine

Book - 2020

If you are suffering acne or rosacea, have skin problems as part of an autoimmune condition or polycystic ovary syndrome, or are searching to improve derm...Show more If you are suffering acne or rosacea, have skin problems as part of an autoimmune condition or polycystic ovary syndrome, or are searching to improve dermatitis or eczema, this friendly handbook has you covered. Geraldine Georgeou's no-nonsense introduction to the body's skin and gut systems is followed by case histories of real-life patients, plus 4 weeks of menu plans. Show less

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Mind Over Mother

Every Mum's Guide to Worry and Anxiety in the First Year

by Mathur, Anna

Book - 2020

Anxiety can make motherhood a less pleasant, more fraught and pressured experience, and we do not have to accept joy-sapping worry and energy-draining ove...Show more Anxiety can make motherhood a less pleasant, more fraught and pressured experience, and we do not have to accept joy-sapping worry and energy-draining overthinking as part of the motherhood job description. In this book Anna Mathur, psychotherapist and mum of three, explains how to understand worry and anxiety, why it affects you and what to do about it; make your mind a kinder, calmer, happier place to be; and transform your motherhood experience by addressing your thinking. Show less

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