Chronic Health

What does science say about vagus nerve health and its connection to health and disease? How can you restore the function of the vagus nerve? Are there any dos and don’ts you should be aware of as you work on restoring the functioning of the vagus nerve? What methods can you use to activate, unblock, and restore the functioning of your vagus nerve? If you have these and other related questions, this book is for you, so keep listening, as it covers the ins and outs of vagus nerve stimulation to help you enjoy all the benefits that come with an optimally functioning vagus nerve.

NEW YORK TIMES EDITORS’ CHOICE In this vulnerable, insightful memoir, the New York Times columnist tells the story of his five-year struggle with a disease that officially doesn’t exist, exploring the limits of modern medicine, the stories that we unexpectedly fall into, and the secrets...

For any woman who has experienced illness, chronic pain, or endometriosis comes an inspiring memoir advocating for recognition of women's health issues In the fall of 2010, Abby Norman's strong dancer's body dropped forty pounds and gray hairs began to sprout from her temples. She was repeatedly...

Inside SELF HEALTH, you'll uncover groundbreaking secrets like: The Real Reason You're Sick-and how simple lifestyle shifts can reverse chronic illness. Life-Changing Strategies to optimize your metabolism, boost energy, balance hormones, decrease pain, burn fat, and reduce inflammation. Surprising Myths and Proven Truths about nutrition, exercise, aging, and preventing disease.

Do you want to enjoy the life you are living, even as you face significant life challenges? Are you grieving the loss of the life you planned? Is your body or mind failing you? Can you ever find joy, peace, or fulfillment in these challenging situations? The answer is a resounding yes. Cristy Maddox searched for answers that were not coming; for a diagnosis to explain her symptoms. For nearly 10 years Cristy and her husband Greg researched and learned about an illness they had never previously heard of, Postural Orthostatic Tachycardia Syndrome....

“A detailed operating manual for healing pain and awakening embodied joy” through body-oriented Somatic Learning practices that incorporate mindfulness, breathing, and more (Rick Hanson, author of Buddha’s Brain) Awakening Somatic Intelligence offers a guide to Somatic Learning, an...

From an internationally-celebrated Ayurvedic physician and the Chief Medical Advisor for the Chopra Foundation, comes a personalized protocol to restore, replenish, and reset your sleep. Between the rush of our daily lives, and the ever increasing presence of screens, restorative sleep is hard...

There are millions of people who experience issues related to brain health—depression, attention issues, anxiety, forgetfulness, fatigue, and even chronic pain—yet can't figure out what's causing their problems and can't find any relief. They may have seen a myriad of doctors, many of whom do not take their complaints seriously, or worse, turn to medications. David Younger's diagnostic techniques and treatment protocols will help listeners identify the true cause of their symptoms and put them on a path to healing so they no longer feel unbalanced, out of control, and exhausted.

More than one million people suffer from long COVID in the UK (with 400,000 people suffering symptoms for over a year) and many more globally. Yet there is no clear guidance available to the general public and lots of misinformation out there. This handbook cuts through the confusing advice. Written by the medical experts working with long COVID patients at one of the first specialist clinics set up, it is filled with helpful case studies and was written with the involvement of real long COVID sufferers.

A compassionate guide that tackles one of the fastest-growing issues facing families everywhere: the increasing number of children who are refusing or reluctant to attend school. When a child stops going to school, the entire family feels the impact. School avoidance may look like defiance, but...

Award-winning sociologist Joanna Kempner unearths how a group of ordinary people debilitated by excruciating pain developed their own medicine from home-grown psilocybin mushrooms and fought for recognition in a broken medical system. “A deeply absorbing examination of pain and perseverance...

Explains how to use prominent emotional and physical symptoms to determine the core existential stress underlying one’s chronic condition Introduces five, seminal existential questions correlating with both the five miasms of homeopathy and the Five Phases of Traditional Chinese...

Recovering from chronic fatigue syndrome doesn't have to be so complicated. Start making progress and gaining traction with these simple strategies. You'll be able to finally pick up momentum in your journey and start feeling the symptoms slowly go away, the energy come back, and get off the emotional roller coaster that this illness brings. Avoid any progress plateaus physically, mentally, and emotionally with this book that will guide you through the journey of recovering from chronic fatigue syndrome so that you can get back to living life with thriving health!

"The Menopause Metabolism Fix, offers a refreshing perspective on midlife fitness. Cara Metz's problem-solving approach makes this book an invaluable resource for navigating this transformative period with clarity and empowerment. I'm an advocate of her 15-minute exercise program tailored for...

If you have autoimmune disease, live with terrible fatigue, constant pain, and you need to take back your health, then you're going to want to hear Heidi's story. Many of us are told: But you don't look sick, or Get up, you're being lazy. Or perhaps dismissed - as I was - with: Come back when you're worse and I'll put you on steroids. Fortunately, there are better solutions available!

"The book I didn't know I desperately needed." - LORRAINE KELLY "Witty and wise - How the Female Body Works is a wonderful blend of science and humour. I laughed, I learned, and I felt seen. A must-read for anyone in a female body - and anyone who knows one." - Dr Charlotte Gribbin, Consultant...

“You Look Fine”—The Three Words That Prove No One Understands What You're Going Through. Nicole O’Donnell collapsed in a store on what seemed like a normal Tuesday. That collapse triggered six years of medical hell: doctors who dismissed her symptoms, specialists who shrugged their shoulders, treatments that cost thousands and delivered nothing but false hope. Sound familiar? Here's what she discovered that changed everything: You don’t need another person telling you to “stay positive” or try the latest miracle cure.

Marcia Brock has lived with hEDS, Raynaud's syndrome, lupus and has survived cancer several times. Cassandra A Campbell has been living with hEDS and fibromyalgia. Together they deliver workshops for Ehlers-Danlos.org. Both authors deliver this audiobook.

Wise, visceral essays on navigating pain, sex, trauma, spirituality, addiction, recovery, and grief from queer, neurodivergent trauma-resolution guide Jessica Graham In an unapologetic look at living well with trauma and chronic illness, writer and meditation teacher Jessica Graham offers smart...

On July 22, 2009, a special meeting was held with 24 leading scientists at the National Institutes of Health to discuss early findings that a newly discovered retrovirus was linked to chronic fatigue syndrome (CFS), prostate cancer, lymphoma, and eventually neurodevelopmental disorders in children. When Dr. Judy Mikovits finished her presentation the room was silent for a moment, then one of the scientists said, "Oh my God!" The resulting investigation would be like no other in science.