Sustainable Health

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.

The green-building movement has produced hundreds of "how-to" books and websites that are filled with tips about green building and what homeowners should do to go green. While helpful and informative, when it comes to making actual purchasing and installation decisions, these books do not make it any easier for a homeowner to prioritize against a budget. Here, Melisssa Rappaport Schifman shares her knowledge and experience for others to use in their journey toward a greener way of living.

With real-world considerations in mind, disaster preparedness consultant David Black shows us how to stay alive when tragedy strikes. His step-by-step actions can help us make it safely through a variety of crises, from catastrophic weather to terrorism to civil unrest. Black presents tailor-made plans for individuals, businesses, organizations, small groups, and communities to follow, in all regions of the country and broken down by type of emergency and environment.

Psychiatrist Judith E. Pentz, MD, travels to Nagpur, India, to study 5000-year-old Ayurvedic Panchakarma detoxification and rejuvenation therapy in a quest to provide enhanced holistic wellness treatment for her patients. A change at the cellular level. Part travel memoir and part spiritual guide, Cleanse Your Body and Reveal Your Soul is one woman’s transformative quest with Ayurvedic Panchakarma (a fivefold detoxification treatment involving massage, herbal therapy and other procedures) and the profound shifts that led to some sustainable, substantial life changes.

The ability of the NHS to continue to perform its historic function as a tax-funded system of universal health coverage, in the face of a growing and ageing population, costly new drugs and technology, increasing incidence of chronic health conditions, staff shortages, and budget constraints is one of the most important policy questions in modern Britain.

Healthy chickens are happy chickens. This one-of-a-kind reference book covers the health problems that plague chickens of all breeds and ages.

Almost every day we are bombarded with the seemingly incontrovertible message that we must reduce our consumption of meat and dairy—or eliminate them from our diets altogether. But what if the pervasive message that the plant-based diet will improve our health and save the planet is misleading—or even false? What if removing animal foods from our diet is a serious threat to human health, and a red herring in the fight against climate change.

From farmer Joel Salatin's point of view, life in the 21st century just ain't normal. In Folks, This Ain't Normal, he discusses how far removed we are from the simple, sustainable joy that comes from living close to the land and the people we love.

In 2019, Sarah and her family upped sticks and moved to the West Country to embark upon a new way of life. It wasn't without its challenges, as Sarah embarked on transforming a semi-derelict former dairy farm. In The Simple Life, Sarah will tell the story of moving in search of a simpler life, sharing stories and experiences in everything from parenting and multi-generational living to work/life balance, friendships, nature and the environment, to her recent cancer diagnosis.

Are you sick and tired of struggling through regimented diets that work for a minute and then become unsustainable? It’s time to embrace a simple, scientifically validated plan that transcends gimmicks and avoids the stress of regimented macros and mealtimes. Health and fitness expert Mark Sisson presents a comprehensive lifestyle approach based on the principles of intermittent fasting. He’ll teach you how to gracefully burn body fat while keeping your energy, focus, and positive attitude.

Soberful offers a practical and straightforward program on how to get sober and stay sober by increasing your self-worth, energy, and participation in life. Valli begins by debunking widespread beliefs about alcohol and sobriety, including the illusion that alcohol itself is the problem.

Robert Pavlis, a gardener for over four decades, debunks common soil myths, explores the rhizosphere, and provides a personalized soil fertility improvement program in this three-part popular science guidebook. Soil Science for Gardeners is an accessible, science-based guide to understanding soil fertility and, in particular, the rhizosphere - the thin layer of liquid and soil surrounding plant roots, so vital to plant health.

Don’t sign up for weight-loss surgery until you’ve read this guide! Between eating “healthy” and spending hours sweating in the gym, getting the scale to go down even a tiny bit takes loads of effort and patience. But imagine if you lost up to 70 percent of your excess weight in just one year. That’s the power of bariatric surgery. While there are some risks to the procedure, you can minimize these risks by taking the four simple steps outlined in this guide. With the right information, you’ll be able to lose the weight you’ve been struggling to put off once and for all.

The climate crisis is making us all unwell. And it’s not just the climate crisis… The term ‘eco-anxiety’ has been popularised as a way to talk about the negative impact of the climate emergency on our wellbeing. In It’s Not Just You, activist Tori Tsui reframes eco-anxiety as the urgent mental health crisis it clearly is. Drawing on the wisdom of environmental advocates from around the globe, Tori looks to those on the frontlines of eco-activism to demonstrate that the current climate-related mental health struggle goes beyond the climate itself.

Some 'experts' say don’t eat carbs because insulin makes you fat; others say don’t eat fat because fat makes you fat. Some say don’t eat protein because protein makes you fat, and others even say you shouldn’t eat fruit because sugar makes you fat. So the logical conclusion would be not to eat anything at all...except for the other 'experts' who say that makes you fat because 'starvation mode'. Who should you believe? Who is right? Who is an ignoramus? And who is just trying to make a quick buck?

With this unique combination of two appreciative relaxation techniques you can come to peace and balance effectively in a wide variety of life situations. The areas of application of the progressive muscle relaxation (PMR) and the autogenic training cover stress-conditioned and complaints accompanying with emotional stresses, e.g. like depressions, chronic pain, sleep disturbances, unrest, burnout, hypertension, phobias, migraine and headache.

Those extra pounds can be stubborn - but now’s the time to beat them to the curb! Are you sick and tired of trying diet after diet…only to be disappointed every time you get on the scale? Do you feel drained and lazy throughout the day because you’re not getting the nutrients you need? With the help of this simple diet, you can finally take in the nutrients your body needs to thrive…all while losing weight in the process.

Are you tired of your body playing games with you? Wouldn’t it be nice if you could lose weight without having to feel miserable all of the time? With the Metabolic Confusion Diet, you’ll learn exactly how you can beat your body at its own game for sustainable weight loss.

Discover the joys of resistance band training, a dynamic and gentle way to enhance your strength, balance, and cardiovascular health, tailored especially for seniors. Whether you're looking to regain confidence in your mobility, reduce blood pressure, or simply embrace a healthier lifestyle without the hassle of heavy weights, this book is your comprehensive guide.

Are you struggling with lymphedema and looking for a dieting approach that you won’t hate? Currently, there is no cure for lymphedema, but symptoms can potentially improve from things like exercise, massage, and nutrition.