Body Care

Too often we think and teach in ways that reinforce a mind-body split. This can lead people to self-alienation, impeding holistic, healthy relationships between people, God, and each other. Body Connections takes a different approach, teaching us to see the connections between our embodied experience and faithful spiritual care.

The kidney is an extraordinary organ—in many ways the regulator, the metronome, the keeper of the human body’s delicate equilibrium. On a given day, minute by minute, it purifies the body of toxins it encounters from diet, climate, activity, and injury. It allows us to be and to move in the world. And yet most of us know so very little about these extraordinary vessels nestled in our bodies—and indeed millions of us only really learn about them when they stop working. Nearly a million Americans every year have end stage kidney disease, about 37 million have some form of chronic kidney disease.

Laura Henshaw and Steph Claire Smith are best friends and creators of the massive health and lifestyle brand Keep It Cleaner. You Take Care is their way of sharing their journeys with you—everything they've learnt about taking care of their mental health, bodies, and relationships with those around them, including thoughts on motherhood and a search for progress over perfection. No two journeys are the same, and there will always be bumps along the way. But this uplifting and friendly guide is like having a best friend in your pocket, cheering you on through it all.

Una guía ilustrada que, al transformar los aburridos libros de anatomía y fisiología en respuestas atractivas y actualizadas, nos ilumina con su claridad, pone a prueba los límites de nuestro conocimiento y nos hace un regalo excepcional: ¡dejar de preocuparnos por aquello que no tiene importancia!

We have entered what is called the "biological century" and a new biopolitics has emerged to address the implications for America's collective value system, our well-being, and ultimately, our future. The Body Politic is the first book to recognize and assess this new force in our political landscape - one that fuels today's culture wars and has motivated politicians of all stripes to reexamine their platforms.

Christine Montross was a nervous first-year medical student, standing outside the anatomy lab on her first day of class, preparing herself for what was to come. Entering a room with stainless-steel tables topped by corpses in body bags is shocking, no matter how long you've prepared yourself, but a strange thing happened when Montross met her cadaver.

Seamus O'Mahony charts the realities of work in the 'ministry of bodies', that huge complex where people come to be cured and to die. From unexpected deaths to moral quandaries and bureaucratic disasters, O'Mahony documents life in the halls and wards that all of us will visit at some point in our lives with his characteristic wit and dry and unsentimental intelligence.

The reality of being a plus-sized person isn't that every moment of your life is about being plus-sized―it’s that you’re trying to live the same kind of complicated, exciting, fun, beautiful and difficult life as everyone else. The only problem is that at every turn, society says ‘you should apologize for just living in your body’. This antagonistic messaging is pervasive across our media and culture, in ways that are both subtle and blatantly, cruelly overt. As obesity rates skyrocket, so does the shaming of those affected by it.

On June 24, 2022, the US Supreme Court overturned the Roe v. Wade decision, asserting that the Constitution did not confer the right to abortion. This ruling, in the Dobbs v. Jackson Women’s Health case, was the culmination of a half-century of pro-life activism promoting the idea that fetuses are people and therefore entitled to the rights and protections that the Constitution guarantees. But it was also the product of a much longer history of archaic ideas about the relationship between pregnant people and the fetuses they carry.

These are questions so many women are struggling with all over the world, and despite so much talk about finding out who we are, it feels as though the answers are still far beyond our reach.

Between micro- and macro-aggressions at school, the workplace, and even the grocery store, a constant news cycle highlighting Latine trauma, and a general lack of resources for women of color, it’s tough to be a Latina woman and prioritize your wellness, both physically and mentally. With Self-Care for Latinas, you’ll find more than 100 exercises to radically choose to put yourself first. Whether you need a quick pick-me-up in the middle of the day, you’re working through feelings of burnout, or you need to process a microaggression, this book is for you.

In Happily Imperfect, be moved to tears and laughter by joining Stacey in her journey so far, as she reveals how to stay positive despite the everyday pressure to be and look perfect. Told through hilarious, sometimes moving and always charming anecdotes, discover how to get the best out of life by being positive, not following the crowd and trusting your gut instincts.

If you’re a Black woman who’s ever felt lost in the shuffle of daily demands, "Emotional Self Care for Black Women 30 Day Journey" is the secret weapon you’ve been searching for. This isn't just an audiobook. It’s a lifeline to the self you’ve been longing to find and love. Crafted with the precision of a heart surgeon and the understanding of a sister, this audiobook cuts straight to the core of what it means to nourish your soul in a world that often overlooks your unique journey.

Muchos creen que la forma en que tratan a sus cuerpos no tiene relación con su caminar con Dios. No hacen ejercicio regularmente ni comen alimentos saludables. Tampoco es una prioridad. La espiritualidad, sí lo es; la salud física, no. Sutilmente han colocado una pared entre las dos. En Gálatas 5:23, una manifestación del fruto del Espíritu Santo es el dominio propio (Gálatas 5:23). Los cristianos deben exhibir dominio propio en todas las áreas de la vida, incluida la alimentación y la actividad física.

Su cuerpo dejarán es un ensayo escrito desde la experiencia directa de cuidados remunerados en el ámbito familiar, que tiene como propósito establecer un diálogo horizontal con las lectoras y los lectores sobre la precarización del trabajo, la vejez [propia y ajena], el espacio doméstico, las políticas de lo familiar y todas las dinámicas que se activan al cuidar.

What do you know about your skin? Do you feel your treatment provider looks at you like a walking checkbook instead of listening to your concerns? How can you tell if what you are doing is working or actively working against you? Well, that is exactly why Melody wrote this book. After years of battling the commercialization of the medical spa industry, she wanted to give you power back. This book will provide some of the industry's basics and maybe even a few surprises.

An indispensable guide for anyone awaiting surgery, and their support network. This book is your companion in navigating one of life's challenging phases with positivity and empowerment.

Skin care is extremely complicated, or so the media and industry want you to think! Skin care, at its core, is very innocent and easy. All you need is something to strip away common misconceptions and help you work towards a clearer picture of what you need in a daily routine. This book covers it all! During this journey to better skin, you’ll find out how every small decision impacts your skin, and by the end, you’ll be armed with the proper knowledge of what you need in order to achieve the best skin possible.

Five books for the price of one.

Exfoliation should always be a part of your skincare routine. It helps unclog your pores, slough off dull skin, balance sebum production, and even out your complexion. Most importantly, exfoliation keeps the skin healthy, young-looking, and more glowing. The good news is that you don't have to purchase expensive exfoliates and masks to have beautiful skin! You can easily make your own scrubs with the different items that are found in your home and garden.