Mental Health Medicine

‘I knew dogs could make a difference to the children’s lives. I knew it the moment I watched a little boy, exhausted by pain and sickness, stretch out his hand to touch my dog’s paw, and then…he smiled.’ Lyndsey Uglow has endured and overcome mental health challenges and much personal...

Anxiety can throw off your day in a matter of minutes. Bring yourself back into balance with Mindfulness Meditations for Anxiety. These 100 practical meditations equip you to handle your physical and mental responses, no matter when fight-or-flight feelings strike. Reduce nervousness and fear with a variety of breathing and mindfulness exercises, designed by a licensed psychologist and meditation instructor.

By uniting mindfulness and self-compassion, this practical guide on the benefits of kindness is filled with simple tips and anecdotes that will help you live a happier, more fulfilling life. Do you criticise yourself on a daily basis? Are you always comparing yourself to others? Kindfulness is there for you. This practical, uplifting guide combines the two hot topics of the moment: mindfulness and self-compassion.

There are disorders that defy treatment with prescribed pharmaceuticals: a man's hands shake so hard that he cannot hold anything; a woman is mired in severe inescapable depression. For these patients and others, an alternative is emerging: deep brain stimulation. In this fascinating and timely investigation, well-known science writer Jamie Talan explains a cutting-edge medical development that is surprising and impressing researchers around the world.

After years of researching practical solutions to the physical and mental problems and injuries he sustained during his 28 years of military service, author Christopher W. Pierce shares these solutions in Self-Health Andragogy: Self-Directed Learning Approach to Mental and Physical Self-Care.

Whether you're a seasoned herbalist or just starting your journey, Herbalism—Powerful Lost Remedies is your ultimate guide to harnessing the power of nature for your health and well-being. Explore the rich history of herbalism, from ancient Egyptian and Chinese practices to Native American remedies, and learn how these traditions continue to benefit us today. With step-by-step guides, you'll not only learn how to identify, grow, and harvest your own medicinal herbs but also how to create potent remedies right at home.

Sexuality and sexual health are taboo topics of conversation in American culture, and many people avoid discussing their sex lives with their physician, and often, their partners. Given the silence surrounding sexuality, most people don’t realize how widespread some sexual struggles are, nor do they have an appreciation for the integral role of sexuality in their overall health and wellbeing.

Relax and refocus your mind and body in just minutes a day, even if your schedule feels unrelenting. Are you overwhelmed by stress, desperately seeking tranquility amid the chaos of your busy life? Do you find yourself longing for a holistic approach to well-being, yet skeptical about where to begin? Perhaps you desire to reconnect with your inner self but feel unsure of how sound therapy fits into your journey. You're not alone. Many professionals and wellness seekers share your quest for balance and peace amidst the demands of modern life.

A gripping narrative about the Zika virus from the New York Times science reporter covering the outbreak. Until recently, Zika virus—once considered a mild disease—was hardly a cause for global panic. But as early as August of 2015, doctors in Brazil’s northeast region began to notice a...

An NPR Best Book of 2016 A New Yorker Book We Loved in 2016 Named to Kirkus Reviews' Best Books of 2016 The Millions Most Anticipated Book of 2016 Flavorwire Most Anticipated BookFrom the critically acclaimed author of The Virgins, Eleven Hours is an intimate exploration of the physical and...

After reading The Worst-Case Scenario Survival Handbook, did you ever wonder what it s like to be struck by lightning? To run with the bulls in Pamplona? To ride the crushing swell of an avalanche? Extreme Encounters describes these adventures and 37 others with endlessly addictive you-are-there...

Unlock the Secrets to Lasting Health, Youthful Vitality, and Mental Clarity — Naturally. Are you ready to feel younger, think sharper, and live longer—without relying on pills, fads, or complicated routines? Ageless Body, Clear Mind is your ultimate 2-in-1 guide to transforming your health from the inside out using clean eating, anti-aging rituals, and 200 powerful herbal remedies that have stood the test of time.

Dr. Dino Martins, an awarding-winning entomologist of Kenya's Turkana Basin, where life was born, unspools the hidden, squirming world of parasites—some of the most misunderstood, and important, creatures with whom we share the Earth (and our bodies!). “May this tusk root out the lice of the...

The Other Side of Bipolar offers hope and a new perspective of mental illness that can help millions of people. A unique combination of memoir and self-help book, it invites us to reexamine our definitions of mental illness as a debilitating disease and asks us to consider another possibility. It encourages us to go beyond any diagnosis or label to start exploring the uniqueness and beauty of individuality. Embedded throughout this poetic story are examples of tools and techniques you can apply immediately to begin to create a sense of peace and possibility in your life.

Als einer der weltweit 43 Top-Therapeuten ausgezeichnet, hilft der fünffache Bestsellerautor, Naturheilpraktiker und Psychotherapeut Dr. Ameet Ihnen, Ihre Gesundheitsprobleme, Ihren Darm, Ihre Leber, Ihre Nebennieren, Ihre Depression, Ihre Angstzustände, Ihre Stimmung, Ihre Leber, Ihre Haut, Ihre Hormone, Ihre Entzündungen und Ihre sexuellen Probleme mit Ernährung, gesunden Lebensmitteln, Naturheilkunde, ganzheitlichen Therapien und emotionaler Heilung auf einfache Weise zu heilen.

Développez votre potentiel en libérant les 90% de votre cerveau que vous n'exploitez pas avec la méthode de relaxation qui permet d'améliorer son rythme alpha et d'accéder à des niveaux supérieurs de conscience. Aimeriez-vous avoir ce pouvoir ?

For so many women, "work-life balance" is a myth. And when you're already juggling a career, personal life, and family - plus your side projects, a smidgen of self-care, and the occasional need to sleep - "mindfulness" can sound like just another thing to do. But if you take five minutes for mindfulness now and then, it may not only save your sanity - but also springboard your success. Let psychotherapist Shonda Moralis coach you through 50 "mindful breaks" ingeniously tied to your hectic schedule

Chi conosce già le opere di Atkinson deve sapere, dalle sue parole: "Considero queste lezioni il mio lavoro più importante. Seguono nuove linee e sono radicali nel trattare il soggetto; sono 'cibo per uomini forti, e non latte per neonati'". Scritto nel 1907, questo volume è la massa teorica e pratica che riassume tutti i suoi precedenti insegnamenti sull'Energia Mentale e sulle possibilità di Suggestionare e Influenzare, in primo luogo se stessi, per poter ricostruire il proprio carattere e procedere verso ciò che si vuole realizzare nella vita.

Ancient healers understood the universe as an interconnected conscious relationship between natural elements. As Western medicine took hold, we lost our sense of intuitive healing and practices. Here, occupational therapist Susan L. Roberts - who also has a degree from Harvard Divinity School - gives us tools for self-care based on the five-element theory of traditional Chinese medicine. These elements - fire, earth, wood, metal, and water - can also be linked to contemporary science and the elements of energy, matter, time, and space.

Do you often feel overwhelmed by life? Looking for an easy and natural way to stay calm? This book is here to help you. Meditation is a powerful ancient practice that has scientifically proven to have countless benefits: It helps you stay focused and think more clearly, improve your physical, mental and spiritual health. Within this book, you will discover how to harness this incredible power to help you stay focused in the chaotic modern world. I will help you turn meditation into a daily habit and use it for self-reflection.