Mind Body Wellness

The field of mind-body medicine is plagued by wild claims that mislead patients and instil false hope. But as scientists in a range of fields uncover solid evidence that our minds influence our bodies quite profoundly, there is now great promise, too. Jo Marchant attempts to use scientific research to find out if alternative medicines work; if our thoughts, beliefs and emotions influence our physical health; and if we can train our brains to heal our bodies.

Trauma is a negatively life-altering event or ongoing situation that affects us in mind, body, and soul. As Bessel van der Kolk’s (2015) famous book title tells us, “the body keeps the score.” So does the human brain. Trauma, even when the event or situation is long in the past, can haunt us.

This is the book I wish I had for me to use before I gave birth. Since it didn’t exist, I thought I’d write it for you! Follow me as I prepare my body through food to build the best baby I could while pregnant. How I battled morning sickness, and what in the world to do with those cravings.

Digestive distress is often the body’s way of reflecting inner tension — a sign that the system is holding on too tightly. This guided hypnosis session helps you calm that tension and bring the digestive system back into balance — gently and naturally. Rather than focusing on symptoms, this approach works with the unconscious mind to release stress, restore flow, and return the body to comfort and ease.

Modern diets, high stress levels, and overuse of antibiotics have thrown our gut microbiomes out of balance, leading to a host of physical and mental health issues. That’s where this book comes in. This guide breaks down the gut-brain connection in a way that's simple, practical, and easy to apply—no medical jargon, just real tools to help you heal from the inside out.

In Journey to Wellness: Finding Balance in Body, Mind, and Spirit, I share my personal journey through health challenges and how I found my way back to balance and vitality. I speak directly to you because I understand how overwhelming it can be to struggle with your health—feeling trapped in a body that doesn’t cooperate, dealing with conditions like metal toxicity, and trying to regain your strength. This book isn’t about quick fixes or fad diets. It’s about the long-term journey to true wellness—finding balance across physical, mental, emotional, and spiritual realms.

Need to chill out? Stress leaving you with no relief? Well, this guide will provide you with peace and tranquility with guided mediation scripts to help you center yourself, build self-esteem, improve your sleep, how-tos on developing your own mantras, 75 positive affirmations, introduction to chakras, mindfulness meditation, and background about meditation and how it can help you live your best life. With practice you will be able to harness the power of yourself. You will be able to chill, relax, recover, and release.

Developed over 5000 years ago in ancient India, there is a reason why Ayurveda is still one of the best natural health systems in the world for bringing holistic benefits. The reason Ayurveda is still relevant today is because it delivers on its promises! In simpler terms, it works to bring various benefits. If you’ve never come across words like “dosha”, “vata”, “pitta”, “kapha”, “ama”, and others, don’t worry. By the end of this book, you will know exactly what each one means and how they matter in making you healthy!

What if you could access profound emotional healing while lying in complete relaxation?

Our fast-paced lives often lead to neglecting our bodies' essential needs. There’s no doubt that there are times when you’ve opted to just get unhealthy takeout over cooking a nutritious dinner. It's just easier! But it doesn’t have to be that way.

There's a lot you probably don't know about the Buddha. For one, the real Buddha was thin. And before he became the "Enlightened One", he was a pampered prince named Siddhartha. He tried starving himself in his quest for inner peace, but found that extremes brought him no closer to enlightenment. Instead, he sought a "middle way" between unhealthy overindulgence and unrealistic abstinence. The instructions he gave his monks about eating, more than 2,500 years ago, were surprisingly simple.

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A phobia can feel overwhelming — a wave of fear that arrives faster than thought. It’s not weakness; it’s the mind’s way of trying to protect you. This guided hypnosis session helps you release that automatic response and replace it with calm confidence and safety. Rather than forcing exposure or confrontation, this approach works with the unconscious mind to gently update old associations — transforming fear into calm awareness.

You will understand various people’s character and their true identity! You will not only discover the various decoding techniques for the nonverbal communication, but also find out how our body’s expressions can unravel the meaning beyond the words. From understanding how to analyze these signals correctly, you will gain a better understanding of yourself and discover the meaning what our body positions says.

Return to Wholeness seamlessly merges the deep intuition and practices of Eastern natural healing with the advanced technology of Western medicine. Guiding those with cancer - along with families and caregivers - toward a new environment where the physical and spiritual are one, Dr. David Simon provides unprecedented support and hope in our ultimately rewarding return to wholeness.

In this book, you will learn everything you need to know about how chakra meditation can detoxify and unclog your body’s energy points, so you can enhance your vitality, relax better, and empower yourself to take control of your life!

Herbal Remedies for Beginners is your gateway to unlocking the incredible healing powers of holistic antibiotics, natural medicine, and forgotten herbalism. Whether you’re completely new to herbal remedies or have a growing curiosity about their benefits, this book is designed to guide you step by step through the fascinating world of plant-based healing.

This is an exercise and lifestyle book for people who want a definitive and sustainable plan to transform their body and mindset forever, naturally. Your Mind Builds Your Body provides specialized workouts to sculpt your arms, back, chest, delts, and legs. Includes nutritional advice and meal-planning guidance to maximize muscle building and fat loss.

Written by a doctor of over thirty years’ experience, a mental health expert, author and teacher, Professor Dr Shirley Barr MD has a wealth of expertise with which to help you nail down your anxious feelings once and for all. This book has an abundance of information in easy-to-understand science, with practical tips and advice that you can start using straight away.

If you’ve struggled with stress or burnout, you’re not alone—and you’re not broken. Many health-conscious adults want practical, natural tools to care for themselves and their families—without relying on meds or complicated routines. The Vagus Nerve Solution for Holistic Wellness is your clear, science-backed guide to activating your body’s built-in calm switch: the vagus nerve. With just a few intentional minutes a day, you can shift from frazzled to focused—and from worn-out to well-rested.