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A true scientific pause-resister that traces a remarkable scientific breakthrough (the isolation of endorphins in the brain) as dedicated scientists race - not only with their fellow scientists - but against time and the profit hungry giant pharmaceutical companies. This audiobook chronicles the fascinating discovery of endorphins, the body's natural painkiller.

Susan S. Scott is an experienced psychotherapist who, due to a back injury, was forced to abandon her therapist's couch and walk for therapy. Through her extended strolls through nature, she discovered the ingenious ability of trees to grow around obstacles and, in essence, heal themselves. The result of Dr. Scott's musings is Healing with Nature. This collection of stories and photos describes a different aspect of the healing process.

En este libro podemos aprender que las palomas y los delfines ofrecen estrategias creativas para conservar la memoria y evitar la demencia; que las ardillas y los cerdos esconden secretos para controlar el dolor crónico; los chimpancés ofrecen sorprendentes consejos para la crianza de los hijos, por no hablar de sus estupendos consejos dietéticos; que el estudio de los elefantes ha revelado secretos para prevenir el cáncer; y que las jirafas nos ofrecen soluciones a los problemas cardiovasculares.

Written by a leading neuroscientist, Splitting tells the fascinating true story about headaches and the secrets they reveal about your brain and overall health. From migraines to sinus pain to tension headaches - and everything in between - Splitting separates fact from fiction, putting you in control and helping you practise habits that will protect you from headache.

The World Health Organization (WHO) estimates that about 970 million people in the world are suffering from a mental disorder. That’s one in eight. Consider the number of people who are affected by those 970 million people, whether they are friends, family members, or caregivers. The harsh...

"Let your illness be your spiritual teacher!" Make a statement like that to someone who's struggled for years with, say, rheumatoid arthritis, and be prepared for an eye roll (at best). To Peter Fernando's credit, he makes that statement, and no such impulse arises. We believe him because he's been there himself and because he backs up the statements with his own real experiences and with real wisdom from Buddhist teachings.

Pain is a signal of a problem within your body. Persistent pain can make movement difficult and leave you feeling exhausted. Chronic pain can also have a negative impact on your mental health. Whatever your symptoms are, pain can prevent you from living your life to the fullest. While medication may provide temporary relief, it only masks the symptoms without addressing the root of your discomfort. It’s time to eliminate all traces of pain from your body, with a little help from hypnosis.