Health/Fitness

Undetected intruders are lurking in our homes and affecting our health, intelligence, fertility, and even behavior. These "intruders" are hormone disruptors--substances from everyday foods and products that masquerade as hormones and deceive our bodies' delicate hormonal signaling systems. In Hormone Deception, Lindsey Berkson reveals where hormone disruptors come from and how they affect adults, kids, and unborn children. And she provides hope for better health with easy, practical ways to mini... more info>>

Although humans can't live forever, life can be prolonged by paying more attention to diet, lifestyle, exercise, and the supplements that are the cornerstone of today's modern medicine. 100 Super Supplements for a Longer Life highlights the many vitamins, minerals, herbs, amino acids, phytonutrients, and other natural substances that are being used to prevent and/or treat heart disease, stroke, cancer, high blood pressure, diabetes, Alzheimer's disease, aging, and other debilitating illnesses. T... more info>>

This quick and easy volume features 50 solutions you can use to alleviate the effects of stress and related disorders. 50 Ways to Prevent and Manage Stress includes information on the health toll of stress, work and home adjustments that reduce stress, body work, diet and herbal relief, exercise, counseling, and creative outlets.

With so much conflicting (and sometimes dangerous) information available about the role of diet in wellness, it's hard to know where to turn for dependable information. Destined to become a classic in its field, Optimal Nutrition for Optimal Health emphasizes the keystone of sound nutrition proper nutrition-and examines today's most cutting-edge and controversial health topics, including: food combining; blood-type diets; carbohydrate-free eating; cholesterol; fiber; lactose; glutenDr. Levy disp... more info>>

This complete guide to understanding scoliosis begins with an explanation of the origins of this debilitating disease. You willalso learn about the importance of early detection and treatment, the pros and cons of braces, and how to prepare yourself for surgery. The book provides answers to commonly asked questions as well as a comprehensive list of scoliosis organizations and associations.

A leading nutritionist offers a safe, effective, and proven alternative to yo-yo dieting The nation's recent fat-free "health" craze has resulted in obesity levels up 30 percent, unchanged heart disease rates, an increase in diabetes, and a sugar consumption rate of 150 pounds per year per American! Anne Louise Gittleman's Guide to the 40/30/30 Phenomenon offers a more effective approach to healthy eating and permanent weight loss. The 40/30/30 diet provides a balance of complex carbohydrates, p... more info>>

It's no secret that there is a near-epidemic of stress and stress-related diseases in the United States. Here with the cure is The Stress Management SourceBook, filled with useful stress-assessment tests and practical, holistic stress-reduction techniques.

If you or someone you love is one of the 34 million cancer patients experiencing chronic pain, this book offers a comprehensive and compassionate approach to managing and alleviating the discomfort associated with this debilitating condition. Written by top pain-management specialists affiliated with one of the nation's most prestigious institutes, this important resource explains the causes of cancer pain and describes the various treatments available--from standard therapies to advanced care. ... more info>>

Don't be overwhelmed by the bombardment of information about menopause. Whether you're premenopausal or actually in menopause, it's possible to have all the pertinent facts and be aware of all the issues that surround this controversial topic. How do you accomplish this? By using The Menopause SourceBook as your survival guide to this important part of your life. Within these pages you will find the information that you need to actively and successfully participate in your health care during men... more info>>

A complete review of headaches and treatments.

The complete reference work on Arthritis.

Veganism is more than simply avoiding animal-based products, it is a humane, ethical way of life that encompasses environmentalism, social activism, and conscientious consumption. The Vegan SourceBook is a complete guide to the vegan principles that advocate harmony, justice, and compassion for all living beings.

Until recently, theories of the brain and its diseases, and how it gives rise to mind and emotions were based on the model of a static, non-renewable network of nerve cells and their connections. Then, seemingly overnight, a revolutionary new conception of the brain emerged in the mid-1990s. The sudden convergence of discoveries that had been building over decades led to the revelation that, far from being an immutable black box, the brain is a plastic, ever-changing marvel, no less dynamic than... more info>>