Health and Wellbeing
Anne McIntyre, paperback, € 9.60
The effectiveness of herbs has been proved conclusively, as have their ability to work with each individual person. The result is a gentler form of care, free from the side-effects of modern drugs. "The Top 100 Herbal Remedies" includes an introduction to herbal medicine, with an account of its benefits and advice on how to use herbs for self-treatment. The 50 most useful medicinal herbs - from Aloe Vera to Wild Oats - are profiled, showing how to use them and what they can do for you. The core of the book is a collection of herbal remedies for 100 of the most common ailments, grouped by body system; for each there is guidance on herbal treatments, including simple fusions, tinctures and creams you can use at home.
Treating Arthritis Exercise Book
Margaret Hills & Janet Horwood, paperback, € 12.80
If you suffer from arthritis it is easy to let pain and restricted movement become a way of life. With Margaret Hill's methods you can regain fitness mobiilty and independence. The author developed arthritis as a young woman and was determined not to let it rule her life. Here she presents a programme of gentle exercise and essential information about how to exercise safely and advice about how to make activity part of your life.
Top 100 Immunity Boosters
Charlotte Haigh, paperback, € 8.00
A fighting fit immune system is vital to good health. It's a proven fact that the nutrients present in the foods we eat every day can really help to strengthen our body's natural defences and give us unbeatable protection against infection, disease and allergy. 'The Top 100 Immunity Boosters' features the most potent immune-boosting foods- profiling each one and providing invaluable nutritional information with at a glance icons used to show key health benefits. As an added bonus, each profile is accompanied by a simple and delicious recipe, making it easy to eat well today and enjoy a healthier tomorrow!
First Aid 9th Edition
flexiback, € 20.80
This book contains expert first aid for your home - fully revised and updated 9th edition. From first-aid essentials to life-saving procedures, it's worth having someone who knows what they are doing to cope with life's little (and big) emergencies. This edition, published in association with the UK's three leading first-aid providers, gives you the knowledge you need instantly if someone falls ill or gets hurt. Brand new live-action step-by-step photographs show you how to treat casualties and over 100 medical conditions and injuries, from minor burns to heart attacks. You can find information on the latest life-saving procedures and resuscitation guidelines as well as basic first aid techniques, like bandaging and applying dressings. Plus, new chapters explain what it's like being a first aider, what to do in an emergency situation and how to look after a casualty.
The British Medical Association: Understanding Cholesterol
Dr Mike Laker, paperback, € 8.00
Sometimes patients faced with medical problems and urgent treatment decisions need concise and reliable information, luckily help is at hand with this series of books that are not only up to date but written by leading experts who give sound advice which is not always so when resorting to the Internet for health and disease information. Understanding Cholesterol gets right to the heart of the problem and gives anybody suffering from this condition the help needed to leave them better informed and able to understand their condition fully.
The Merck Manual of Medical Information, Home Edition
paperback, € 24.00
The Merck Manual has traditionally been the main stay providing exclusive, up to date information to the medical profession. Now, with this special Home Edition the general public can access virtually the same critical data, but in every day language and a reader friendly format. Nothing is spared and at times there are things in here you really don’t want to know, but for the few occasions when you need a reference book such as this, you wont find a better one around as it contains topics missing from many of its competitors.
The Yoga Bible: The definite guide to yoga postures
Christina Brown, paperback, € 20.80
Christina Brown has studied and taught yoga for many years and in this her fourth book she features over 170 yoga postures from the main schools of yoga. The book encourages yoga beginners and experts to find a yoga sequence that suits their personal needs and abilities. With clear instructions and plenty of photographs of bendy people I’m sure that they can, although I’m sure having a decent teacher to help with some of the more challenging examples shown would be helpful!
The Complete Guide to Exercising Away Stress
Debbie Lawrence, paperback, € 25.60
Stress is part and parcel of present day life it would seem, and how we deal with it therefore is vital. Exercise, activity and nutrition can play an important role in helping develop the skills and qualities needed to deal effectively with it. Luckily help is at hand with this manual which is actually aimed at fitness instructors seeking advice on how to help their clients manage stress. Getting to grips with any of the ideas listed here would be a good starting point for us all.
The Book of Chakras: Discover the hidden forces within you
Ambika Wauters, paperback, € 20.80
Anybody practicing any one of the complementary therapies and exercises that are so popular these days will all sooner or later find themselves delving into the realms of chakras. Discovering that the word Chakra comes from the Sanskrit for wheel, that they are the body’s energy centres, that there are 7 of them, and they are able to be harnessed to ultimately promote health and peacefulness is only the beginning in understanding this ancient and fascinating subject.
The Fragrant Pharmacy – A complete guide to aromatherapy and essential oils
Valerie Ann Worwood, paperback, € 16.00
Ask anyone who uses essential oils which book they use to assist them in manufacturing their chosen potions and they will all say that they have and use exclusively this particular book, infact 750.000 people worldwide have purchased this volume. ‘It’s battered and beaten and worn out’ they say, because yes this is THE book to possess to enable the reader to make any number of blends for flea collars, irritable babies, toothache, and energising blends for tired body parts. Aromatherapy is one of nicest ways of utilising mother nature’s greatest gifts, healing through oils derived from plants has to be the best choice. Try it! And what's more Valerie's sister Sue is also an aromatherapist and lives in Cyprus. Sue can be reached by clicking here.