Walking Health

Aimed at millions of drinkers around the world who are interested in taking a break from alcohol, WALKING BACK TO HAPPINESS reveals the secret of how drinkers can free themselves from alcohol's control. Where the standard willpower method fails, this unique and easy-to-follow approach is proven to succeed. It shows how by quitting drinking you can transform your body, mind, life and find true happiness.

Discover the new rules of walking to increase your health, longevity, and overall wellbeing—from two go-to experts. Did you know… Your risk of falls and overall longevity can be measured by your foot health Your walking speed can predict your overall health status and risk of early death...

Did you know that 10-30 per cent of adults struggle with chronic insomnia? In How to Sleep Better, Allied Functional Medicine and Ayurvedic health counsellor Deepa Kannan explores the root causes of poor sleep and provides expert tips and advice that will enhance the quality and duration of your...

Watch Alan's attempts to overcome his past through professional sports - baseball and harness racing - and then a high profile career in sales. Plummet with him into a 24-year cycle of cocaine addiction and recovery. Before it's over, his addiction will destroy his aspirations and relationships and almost kill him. Yet he will walk out the other side.

Walk with Ease is a fitness program shown to reduce pain and improve your health. Brought to you by the experts you trust at the Arthritis Foundation, Walk with Ease provides techniques to build and maintain a successful walking program.

For centuries, people have dismissed delusions as a problem for the shrinks to sort out in distant asylums. But delusions are more than just bizarre case studies. They tell stories of collective anxieties and traumas. Examining the study and documentation of delusions over time, Shepherd looks at 10 extraordinary cases of delusion from the archives.

Walking Toward Peace shares the intimate stories of veterans who, post-deployment, have wrestled with post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD). Through a process called "ecotherapy", spending time in nature to promote healing and mental health, they have found new tools to deal with issues that have resulted from combat experiences: survivor's guilt, nightmares, lack of trust, depression, hypervigilance, thoughts of suicide, and lack of purpose.

We all know that walking is good for us. It strengthens our muscles and bones, improves our general health and relaxes the mind. But how do we keep the joy in walking and stop it becoming a chore? Gill Stewart is a walking expert and fitness professional who has developed a unique holistic approach to help us reap the myriad benefits of walking – for our mind and our body. Designed for all levels of walker, from beginners to the more seasoned hiker, Walk This Way is packed with gentle and practical inspiration to ensure you gain something from every walk you take.

Taking those first steps on the road to fitness can be the hardest for many people. The thought of buying all that kit or spending hours down the gym can often be the most off putting. However there is something that we all do every day that can make us fitter and healthier without us even realizing. Yes that's right, it's walking. Just taking a few extra steps each day can have surprising results, even if you have never exercised before.

In 1999, Munjed Al Muderis was a surgical resident working in Baghdad when the military police marched into the operating theatre and ordered the team to mutilate army deserters. When the head of surgery refused, he was executed. Munjed's choices were stark - comply and breach the medical oath, refuse and face death or flee. That day, Munjed's life changed forever. He escaped to Indonesia and boarded a boat to Australia.

This is the story of Carolyn’s mother, her dementia, and how they navigated her journey together. Your loved one may not force feed stuffed animals vanilla pudding or burn their neighbor’s mail like Fay did, but if you’re living through the sad realities of your loved one’s slow and tortuous farewell, this book will help you find solace as you deal with it realistically and with a heart at peace.

A beautifully designed guide to using walking as a transformative practice for mindfulness, health, and creativity. Blending science, philosophy, and practical tips, The Art of Walking shows how this simple act can profoundly enhance your well-being and connection to the world around you. From...

What if you could improve your health, boost your energy, and enhance your mental clarity—all with an exercise so simple that you already know how to do it? Walking isn’t just movement; it’s the easiest, most accessible way to transform your body and mind. The Power of Walking: A Simple Path to a Healthier Life by Manuel C Mendivil takes you on an inspiring journey to discover how something as basic as putting one foot in front of the other can lead to lasting health and happiness.

While the Apostle Paul was in prison facing his second trial, he wrote to his disciple Timothy and asked him to bring Mark with him and come to Rome. Mark, he said, was useful to him for the ministry. Most scholars think this is the same Mark who wrote the gospel. It seems that Luke, Timothy, Mark, and probably others were with Paul until his execution about AD 67. Mark stayed in Rome where there was a growing number of believers - some in Caesar’s own household. To help instruct the new believers, Mark wrote about what he learned from Peter, Barnabas, and Paul.

Nikki's life, once ordinary and content as a single mother and a professional working with prisoners, takes an unexpected turn. Violence in the confines of a maximum-security prison leaves her navigating the obstacles of Complex PTSD. With candid vulnerability, Nikki invites listeners into her world of triggers, flashbacks, and dissociation, along with lingering fears that many find incomprehensible.

Walking is the most natural means of getting around under your own steam and the only sustained dynamic exercise that is possible for nearly all of us to participate in. No special skills or equipment are required, and you can do it anywhere. Walking is flexible enough to be accommodated into occupational and domestic routines, as well as for leisure or specific fitness training. Exploring the evolutionary and historical importance of walking, this book uncovers how the principles that motivated people to walk in the past are even more relevant in the 21st century.

Power walking, also known as fitness or speed walking, is gaining popularity as an aging population looks for workout options that are good for their bodies and good for their wallets. This book includes expert tips and techniques for starting or expanding a power walking practice. Covering the author's journey from non-athlete to dedicated power walker, it is entertaining, motivational, and jam-packed with information. Here, power walking practice is contextualized through the author's goal to complete a half marathon in each of the United States.

A lyrical coming-of-age story set in the 1960s, Hot Fudge Sundae Blues is an extraordinary companion to Bev Marshall's first two novels, Walking Through Shadows and Right as Rain. Here again she mines the territory of the small town of Zebulon, Mississippi, where even the most seemingly ordinary folks harbor well-disguised heartaches and intricate secrets.

Upon reflection, Leifryan Kirkpatrick evaluated the pivotal experiences of his life, focusing on his journey through three life-changing events. The wisdom gained centered his soul with love and perspective. The inspiration and guidance that fills these sections is intended to speak deeply to the listener's soul. Captivating analogies guide the listener to the light, introducing them to who they truly are. “Perspective is everything”. This understanding of self brings peace and enlightenment, eliminates fear, and allows a direct relationship with the higher self.

Read by the author, Kate Barron 'A truly inspiring story of courage, resilience and the call of the wild. Wilderness Mum is a testament to the extraordinary things we are capable of' - Tim Peake Most people believe the wild years end when motherhood begins. For me, that’s when they truly...