Health & Fitness

Why do diets fail? Is it because of genetic disposition? A sluggish metabolism? An underactive thyroid? A behavioural psychologist reveals the truth about dieting, including how she lost over 100lb in one year. After years of failed diets Dr...

Bear Grylls is fitter, stronger and readier than ever to take on the challenges of the wild, thanks to a revolutionary new fitness program. And at the heart of Bear's personal training regime are fast-paced, dynamic workouts that can be done ...

Everything you need to know about living a gluten-free lifestyle As the prevalence of gluten-free dieting continues to grow-both from necessity and choice-more and more people are searching for a healthy way to cut gluten out of their lives. Gluten-Free...

Oxytocin, or the 'hormone of health and life', is a hugely important substance for pregnancy, birth and breastfeeding - working in a woman's body and brain to make changes during pregnancy, optimise labour, increase milk production and support bonding...

Trained by Joseph Pilate's protege, Romana Kryzanowska, Brooke Siler is an unparalleled expert and one of the most sought after teachers for her signature body re-shaping techniques. Combining the best of flexibility and strength training, Pilates is the...

Apologies but we at Booksplease don't have a full description for this book.Book InformationISBN 9781788792349Author Claire PowerFormat HardbackPage Count 144Imprint Ryland, Peters & Small LtdPublisher Ryland, Peters & Small LtdWeight(grams) 618g

Finalist - Health - Book of the Year Award ForeWord Magazine 2000 Wouldn't it be nice to stop common ailments before they happen? We can prevent many of them once we have the proper knowledge. This book, Qigong for Treating Common Ailments, provides a...

As water can purify your skin, so breath is capable of cleaning your whole being. That is the philosophy behind this simple yet inspiring volume on the essence of breath technique in yoga practice. "Breath" shows readers that as you reconnect with the...

Apologies but we at Booksplease don't have a full description for this book.Book InformationISBN 9781481854993Author Michael S Okun MDFormat PaperbackPage Count 128Imprint CreateSpacePublisher CreateSpaceWeight(grams) 181g

The essential guide for every patient and family The doctor's office called. It's not good news. What comes next? When you are diagnosed with a life-changing illness, it can be overwhelming. While your diagnosis cannot be changed, the way you...

Apologies but we at Booksplease don't have a full description for this book.Book InformationISBN 9780399532979Author Paul GlovinskyFormat PaperbackPage Count 272Imprint TarcherPerigeePublisher Penguin Putnam Inc

Describes the anatomy and physiology of breathing, as well as the subtle yogic science of prana.For thousands of years, yogic adepts have claimed that breath is the essential link between body and mind, energizing a "subtle body" which connects the...

'At the turn from our bedroom into the hallway, there is an old full-length mirror in a wooden frame ... This reflected version of myself, shaking, rumpled, pinched and slightly stooped, would be alarming were it not for the self-satisfied expression...

'The book is great: moving but also properly funny.' Hadley Freeman, The Guardian'A memoir with an unusual sense of purpose. . . pithy, highly readable' The TimesThe entire world knows Michael J. Fox as Marty McFly, the teenage sidekick of Doc Brown in...

Perhaps a greater tragedy than a broken dream is a life forever defined by it." - Sheridan Voysey Your dream might be over, but your life isn't. Embrace your broken dream as a chance for a new beginning and see how a "Resurrection Year"...

Apologies but we at Booksplease don't have a full description for this book.Book InformationISBN 9780316180528Author Robert W SearsFormat PaperbackPage Count 352Imprint Little, Brown & CompanyPublisher Little, Brown & CompanyWeight(grams)...

'The ideal gift to yourself - or for anyone who needs to feel less stressed.' - Viv Groskop 'A gem of a book' - Bo Forbes The nurturing, practical guide to finding rest and calm - even when it feels impossible Here's a radical idea: You deserve...

'There's a lot of stigma attached to sex. Particularly with women, you have a big dichotomy between: Do you have sex? Do you not? Do you be a slut? Do you be a virgin? Do you be a prude? Do you be a man-whore? You can't really win.' Women are always...

Caesarean birth is a hugely complex and emotive topic that is associated with both positive and negative health outcomes. Women can be left feeling that their body has become a battleground, and it can be hard to distinguish between evidence-based...

Urvashi Pitre, author of best-selling cookbooks such as Indian Instant Pot Cookbook, The Keto Instant Pot Cookbook, and Instant Pot Fast & Easy, is back with her latest Instant Pot collection featuring 100 healthy and flavour-packed recipes. Unlike many...

"If you want to understand how the latest advances in genomics and AI can completely transform your health, and to translate this promise into practical tools that you can apply today, read this book!"-Mark Hyman, author of Young ForeverTaking us to the...

Apologies but we at Booksplease don't have a full description for this book.Book InformationISBN 9781611804997Author Judith Hanson LasaterFormat PaperbackPage Count 152Imprint Shambhala Publications IncPublisher Shambhala Publications IncWeight(grams)...

Now in a new B format edition, PASSAGE TO POWER continues to help thou sands of woemn who fear the menopause or who are suffering from menopausal troubles. A veritable bible, it tackles the science of menopause and scrutinses the practices commonly...

Apologies but we at Booksplease don't have a full description for this book.Book InformationISBN 9781628600162Author Leanne VogelFormat PaperbackPage Count 448Imprint Victory Belt PublishingPublisher Victory Belt Publishing

'Illuminating, riveting, and - for those of us who are suffering, or know people who are - potentially life-savingly helpful.' Scott Stossel The last time Clancy Martin tried to kill himself was in his basement with a dog leash. He didn't write a note...

Apologies but we at Booksplease don't have a full description for this book.Book InformationISBN 9780955780806Author A M HaytonFormat PaperbackPage Count 236Imprint Wren PublicationsPublisher Wren PublicationsWeight(grams) 261g

As the Covid-19 pandemic took hold, pregnancy and maternity services underwent a rapid transformation in an attempt to deal with transmission of the virus and the growing pressure on healthcare services. In a climate of fear, and with many unknowns about...

The global health and fitness industry is worth an estimated $4 trillion. We spend $90 billion each year on health club memberships and $100 billion each year on dietary supplements. In such an industrial climate, lax regulations on the products we are...

Apologies but we at Booksplease don't have a full description for this book.Book InformationISBN 9780345505392Author Bill GottliebFormat PaperbackPage Count 816Imprint Random House IncPublisher Random House USA IncWeight(grams) 374gDimensions(mm) 168mm *...

The Harvard Medical School Guide to Yogais a comprehensive guide to understanding an integrated approach to yoga. While there are many yoga books available on the market, most are based on an individual yogis expertise. This book relies on modern medical...

Tired? Overworked? Stressed? Out of balance? Welcome to the twenty-first century, where women's stress levels have reached unprecedented heights. Between myriad responsibilities, women burn through even the energy gained from sufficient sleep and a...

Do you want to manage your chronic pain and get your life back on track? Are you fed up with being held hostage by persistent pain and want to take action now? This book by chronic pain expert Dr Nicola Sherlock will show you how. Chronic pain is a huge...

'Mushrooms are having a moment. [A] natural sequel for the many readers who enjoyed Merlin Sheldrake's Entangled Life.'-Library Journal 'If you enjoyed Merlin Sheldrake's Entangled Life . . . I highly recommend this book. . . . In the vein of Louis...

The appearance of our skin and hair has a huge impact on our psychological wellbeing and confidence. Women feel pressure to have glowing, blemish-free skin, and thick, luscious hair at all times - in reality, our skin is a dynamic living organ which...

Apologies but we at Booksplease don't have a full description for this book.Book InformationISBN 9781646044986Author Jennifer ChesakFormat PaperbackPage Count 192Imprint Ulysses PressPublisher Ulysses Press

Apologies but we at Booksplease don't have a full description for this book.Book InformationISBN 9781844091317Author Michael GiengerFormat PaperbackPage Count 96Imprint Kaminn Media LtdPublisher Kaminn Media LtdWeight(grams) 116gDimensions(mm) 165mm *...

Get relief from your inflammatory bowel disease symptoms Crohn's disease and ulcerative colitis are diseases that disrupt your body's ability to digest food, absorb nutrition, and eliminate waste in a healthy manner. Crohn's And Colitis For Dummies is...

Featuring wonderful affirmations and wisdom from brilliant women from all over the world, this funny and wise book will strike a chord with many women. It is a true celebration of the benefits that come with age.True wisdom comes with age, the saying...

The essential guide to living well with diabetes, written by an expert who has lived with the condition for more than four decades.HOW TO LIVE WITH DIABETES is a comprehensive self-help guide for people with the condition, either newly diagnosed or for...

Apologies but we at Booksplease don't have a full description for this book.Book InformationISBN 9781556437205Author Theodore DimonFormat PaperbackPage Count 280Imprint North Atlantic Books,U.S.Publisher North Atlantic Books,U.S.Weight(grams)...