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Getting Old Without Getting Anxious: A Book for Seniors, Loved Ones and Caregivers

May 31, 2015

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Getting Old Without Getting Anxious: A Book for Seniors, Loved Ones and Caregivers by Peter V. Rabins, M.D., with Lynn Lauber — Rabins explains that experiencing life as an older person does not have to mean living in fear and gives information that will help anxious patients and their caregivers learn how to cope with […]

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Yoga Therapy™ for Overcoming Insomnia

May 29, 2015

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Yoga Therapy™ for Overcoming Insomnia by Peter Van Houten, N.D. & Gyandev Rich McCord, Ph.D. — Yoga Therapy, a revolutionary new approach to working with some of the most common physical and mental ailments, combines yoga postures with conventional and alternative medical treatments to present a fresh, effective approach to healing. The book discusses types, […]

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Sacred Sanskrit Words: For Yoga, Chant and Meditation

May 28, 2015

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Sacred Sanskrit Words: For Yoga, Chant and Meditation by Leza Lowitz and Reema Datta — The language of Sanskrit was adopted by ancient Indian holy men to express the states of enlightened consciousness through dyllabic sounds. Sanskrit is widely used in the West to channel spiritual pathways during yoga practice and to discuss important meditative […]

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On Becoming an Artist: Reinventing Yourself Through Mindful Creativity

May 26, 2015

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On Becoming an Artist: Reinventing Yourself Through Mindful Creativity by Ellen J. Langer — Langer presents a new look at the profound effect of creativity upon one’s health and happiness and examines the importance of creativity in one’s everyday life. She demonstrates that it is not a gift that only some special few are born […]

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Strength Training for Women: Tailoring Programs and Exercises for Optimal Results

May 25, 2015

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Strength Training for Women: Tailoring Programs and Exercises for Optimal Results by Lori Incledon —  Strength training is an essential component of a woman’s fitness routine, helping her look and feel her best. With comprehensive descriptions of exercises and training programs this book outlines the hows of strength training as well as the whys. It […]

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Heart and Hands: A Midwife’s Guide to Pregnancy and Birth

May 23, 2015

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Heart and Hands: A Midwife’s Guide to Pregnancy and Birth by Elizabeth Davis —  For more than 20 years, this has been a beloved guide for both midwives and parents. This new 4th Edition has been thoroughly revised with updated material that emphasizes the benefits of midwifery care, natural birth, the art of non-intervention and […]

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Food Allergy Survival Guide: Surviving and Thriving with Food Allergies and Sensitivities

May 22, 2015

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Food Allergy Survival Guide: Surviving and Thriving with Food Allergies and Sensitivities by V. Melina, R.D.,  J. Stepaniak, M.S., and D. Aronson, M.S., R.D. —  It is estimated that allergies have tripled during the last three decades in developed countries and this book, written by leading authorities in dietetics, nutrition and food development, gives invaluable advice […]

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Tan Tien Chi Kung: Foundational Exercises for Empty Force and Perineum Power

May 20, 2015

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Tan Tien Chi Kung: Foundational Exercises for Empty Force and Perineum Power by Mantak Chia —  Tan Tien Chi Kung is the art of cultivating and condensing chi in the lower abdomen — the tan tien — the fundamental power storehouse of the body. This area actually contains a large quantity of neurotransmitters, making it […]

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Stress Management: A Comprehensive Guide to Wellness

May 17, 2015

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Stress Management: A Comprehensive Guide to Wellness by Edward Charlesworth, Ph.D. & Ronald Nathan, Ph.D. — Completely revised and updated, this invaluable guide helps you identify the areas of stress in your life — familial, work-related, social, emotional — and offers proven techniques for dealing with each of them. New material includes information on how […]

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Sacred Home: Creating — Shelter for Your Soul

May 16, 2015

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Sacred Home: Creating Shelter for Your Soul by Laurine Morrison Meyer —  Meyer, an interior designer, presents an overview of Western religious and folk traditions regarding home protection, purification and sanctity; and explains the four archetypal design styles and how to combine them with the reader’s unique style to create a space that is a […]

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Walk Like a Bear, Stand Like a Tree, Run like the Wind: Cool Yoga, Stretching and Aerobic Activities for Cool Kids

May 14, 2015

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Walk Like a Bear, Stand Like a Tree, Run like the Wind: Cool Yoga, Stretching and Aerobic Activities for Cool Kids by Carol Bassett — This fun and informative full-color, 40-page activity guide informs and inspires children ages 6 to 12 (and parents) to get up, get moving and get fit. The book integrates stretching […]

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Gayle’s Feel-Good Foods: Unbelievably Healthy, Impossibly Delicious, Surprisingly Easy Recipes for Every Day

May 13, 2015

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Gayle’s Feel-Good Foods: Unbelievably Healthy, Impossibly Delicious, Surprisingly Easy Recipes for Every Day by Gayle Reichler, M.S., R.D., CDN —  Reichler’s decadent dishes will change the way you think about healthy food. Her wholesome recipes may be low in fat and sodium, but they are bursting with delicious flavor that will make it easy to […]

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The End of Stress: Four Steps to Rewire Your Brain

May 5, 2015

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The End of Stress: Four Steps to Rewire Your Brain by Don Joseph Goewey — We all understand that stress damages our health, decreases emotional intelligence, lowers performance and limits our potential to succeed. Yet studies show that more than 80 percent of us are doing nothing about it. If you are part of the […]

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