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Boldly claiming a space in which people with disabilities can be seen and heard as they are-not as others perceive them - About Us captures the voices of a community that has for too long been stereotyped and misrepresented. Speaking not only to those with disabilities, but also to their families, coworkers, and support networks, the authors in About Us offer intimate stories of how they navigate a world not built for them.

Blending humor and faith, the four Kandel sisters encourage senior adults to be mission focused and never let age block opportunities to serve and minister to others. With wry humor, they inspire you to investigate possibilities for your next assignment from God. If you have retired or are...

Penguin presents the unabridged, downloadable, audiobook edition of Do Less, Get More, written and read by Sháá Wasmund. 'Really interesting ... a very, very good book' Steve Wright, BBC Radio 2 Is your life how you imagined it would be, or is the reality more stressful than you planned? Do...

Many people want to stop smoking but for various reasons find it difficult to start stopping smoking. This audio guides you through different steps. Through a series of questions you will be exploring what got you started, what your life is like now, including helping you understand more about your smoking habit, and why you want to stop smoking now, and your life as a nonsmoker. Please take the time to write down and answer these questions as fully as possible. After you have completed this stage you can go on to listen to the three stop-smoking self-help audios.

In this breakthrough book, world-renowned hormone specialist Dr. Robert Greene explores the connection between two of the least understood—and yet most important—physiological factors: hormones and the brain. In Perfect Balance, Dr. Greene presents a comprehensive program for reaching...

"Everyone's favorite subject, I know. This is an important topic to shed some light on. I will discuss the many ramifications, both short and long term, of not eliminating regularly. I will paint an interesting picture of some of the causes and offer some solutions. All the while, I keep it light and even a little entertaining." (Brenda Jaeck)

Brot, Gebäck, Pizza, Pasta–Weizen ist in unserer Nahrung allgegenwärtig. Doch kaum jemand weiß, was für ein gesundheitsschädigender Dickmacher das goldgelbe Korn ist. Denn in der zweiten Hälfte des 20. Jahrhunderts wurde das Getreide genetisch so verändert, dass es mit dem »Urweizen« nicht mehr viel gemein hat. Der »neue Weizen« macht dick, fördert Diabetes sowie den Alterungsprozess, schädigt Herz und Hirn und ist schlecht für die Haut. Dr. med. William Davis zeigt glutenfreie Ernährungsalternativen auf, und wie man gesund und schlank ohne Weizen leben kann. 

An irresistibly moving, funny and urgent memoir about the reality of caring for your parents, when you can barely care for yourself. 'Moving and real, as well as splutter-your-tea funny' – Miranda Sawyer It was the kind of phone call we all dread. Your elderly father has been admitted to...

On this audio download, Dr. Zorba Paster offers his unique perspective on longevity, based on more than two decades as a practicing family doctor, medical researcher, speaker, and author. With a combined background in Eastern and Western philosophies geared toward health and wellness, Dr. Paster...

In Cancer and the New Biology of Water, Thomas Cowan argues that this failure was inevitable because the oncogene theory is incorrect or at least incomplete and based on a flawed concept of biology in which DNA controls our cellular function and therefore our health. Instead, Dr. Cowan tells us the somatic mutations seen in cancer cells are the result of a cellular deterioration that has little to do with oncogenes, DNA, or even the nucleus.

When it comes to living a long, enjoyable life, you need your body to be in the best shape possible. Taking care of your body isn’t something you can rely on someone else to do. Making healthy choices, eating nutritious meals and drinking plenty of water are essential to your health. A healthy lifestyle will lead to more success in every area of your life. All of this can be achieved by simply reprogramming your mind. The eight sessions within the Body Hypnosis Bundle will help you release the unhealthy habits that are holding you back.

Things You Can't Talk About On TV discusses embarrassing medical issues... in detail. Intimate, hilarious, descriptive yet completely factual detail.

Though he is best remembered as the civil rights leader whose nonviolent protests called attention to a number of important issues, including the negative consequences of British imperialism, Mahatma Gandhi was an ascetic person who strove to maintain health and purity. A Guide to Health sets forth his beliefs and practices related to a wide range of health and wellness issues, ranging from diet to exercise to sexual activity.

As Christiane Northrup MD shows us in this profoundly empowering book, we have it in us to make growing older an entirely different experience, for both our bodies and our souls. In chapters that blend personal stories and practical exercises with the latest research on health and ageing, Dr...

Can refocusing conversations between doctors and their patients lead to better health? Despite modern medicine’s infatuation with high-tech gadgetry, the single most powerful diagnostic tool is the doctor-patient conversation, which can uncover the lion’s share of illnesses. However, what...

Anything that narrows the throat and interrupts sleep, particularly breathing problems brought on by sleep position, illness, life changes, or your anatomy, may be key to understanding a host of common health issues. In this groundbreaking audiobook, Dr. Steven Park outlines a simple, rational explanation for what's making you sick and provides guidance for treatment options that address specific health problems. 

New York Times best-selling author Dr. Joseph Mercola teams up with cardiovascular expert Dr. James J. DiNicolantonio to cut through the confusion about how dietary fats affect our bodies--and set the record straight on how to eat for optimal health. Should you cook with coconut oil or vegetable...

Dermatologist-to-the-stars Doris Day, MD, explains how the power of your mind and breakthroughs in anti-aging can help you look and feel beyond beautiful. Do not have another treatment, procedure, or buy another product before listening to this audiobook! Did you know that your mind is as important as any aesthetic treatment to improve the way you look? Beyond Beautiful will teach you how to improve your self-perception, explain breakthrough treatments and products and when to use them, and give you a roadmap to become the most natural-looking, beautiful version of yourself.

Hyrum W. Smith is one of the original creators of the popular Franklin Day Planner, the former chairman and CEO of Franklin Covey Co., and the recognized "Father of Time Management". In this book, Hyrum shows you how you can move from your world of work, simplify life, and enter what can be the most satisfying phase of your life - a new world of purposeful retirement and good living. For four decades, Hyrum W. Smith has been empowering people to effectively govern their personal and professional lives.

At a time when many people around the world are living into their 10th decade, the longest longitudinal study of human development ever undertaken offers some welcome news for the new old age: Our lives continue to evolve in our later years and often become more fulfilling than before. Begun in 1938, the Grant Study of Adult Development charted the physical and emotional health of over 200 men, starting with their undergraduate days. The now-classic Adaptation to Life reported on the men's lives up to age 55 and helped us understand adult maturation.