Archive for the ‘Health Books’ Category

The Dukan Diet

Wednesday, May 26th, 2010

The Dukan Diet is the culmination of thirty-five years’ clinical experience. Without any of the usual marketing hype, The Dukan Diet swept across France, championed by the people who had successfully lost weight following the diet. It is now estimated that the Dukan community numbers over 5 million people in France. Easy to follow with no calorie counting, The Dukan Diet offers clear simple guidelines, menu planners and delicious recipes for long term success. Beyond its immense success in France, The Dukan Diet has been adopted by 20 countries and translated into 10 languages. Many international observers agree that this is the method most likely to put a stop to the world’s weight problems.

The Pilates Bible

Friday, May 7th, 2010


The Pilates Bible is the most accessible, authoritative and comprehensive book on Pilates ever written and demonstrates why this hugely popular form of exercise has been so widely adopted. Allowing you to progress safely at your own pace, this is a one-stop guidebook for Pilates novices as well as those who are already devoted practitioners.

Lulu’s Secrets To Looking Good

Thursday, May 6th, 2010


Small in stature but big in personality and attitude, singer and actress Lulu is renowned for looking fantastic for her age. For the first time ever, in this book Lulu reveals her secrets for looking youthful and glamorous, whatever the occasion. Once you’ve tried her tips, you’ll certainly want to shout about the results!

Stefan Gates On E Numbers

Wednesday, May 5th, 2010

This fascinating, jargon-free guide to E numbers aims to be balanced, entertaining and useful. Rather than scaremongering, Stefan Gates sets out to discuss just how bad our food would taste, how wrong it would look and how potentially lethal it would be if we didn’t have E numbers. Listing and analysing all 219 Es approved for use in food, he also talks about naturally occurring Es and how to understand the labelling.

A Year With James Wong - Grow Your Own Drugs

Monday, March 29th, 2010


The lovely James Wong is back, putting his expertise to use once again showing you and your family how to have a fantastically healthy year with over 100 new, natural, cheap and easy remedies. From hormone replacement to nappy rash, leg-waxing to sore throats, these new remedies will help soothe all manner of common conditions and beauty problems.

The Art of Happiness in a Troubled World - Dalai Lama

Friday, March 26th, 2010

The Art of Happiness has become the classic guide to the Dalai Lama’s enlightened approach to living. In this inspirational new volume, the unique collaboration between the Dalai Lama and the highly respected scholar Howard Cutler returns with a practical application of Tibetan Buddhist spiritual values to the stressful and demanding world we all live in today. This wise approach to dealing with human problems is both optimistic and realistic, and suited to these challenging times.

The Aromatherapy Bible

Thursday, January 28th, 2010

 

This introduction to aromatherapy explains how to choose and use essential oils for health, beauty and wellbeing. From skincare treatments and massage techniques to simple remedies for common ailments and meditations for relaxation, it also provides a directory of 68 common and exotic essential oils.

The Yoga Bible

Wednesday, January 27th, 2010


Featuring over 170 postures from the main schools of yoga, The Yoga Bible is the ultimate, comprehensive guide to practising yoga and finding a mental and physical balance in life. Designed to encourage beginners and experts alike, this practical book will help you find a yoga sequence that suits your personal needs.

The Detox Cookbook & Health Plan

Tuesday, January 26th, 2010

Detox diets have become popular and no wonder, as they offer fantastic health benefits in an increasingly toxic world. Designed to improve your digestion, boost your immune system and increase energy levels, this book features three distinct diets from the weekend detox diet to the two-week healthboosting diet. Safe and easy-to-follow, you will find essential advice on food groups, exercise and relaxation techniques as well as over 150 recipes.

The Secret Ingredient - Sally Bee

Sunday, January 17th, 2010

Sally Bee’s story is truly remarkable. At the age of 36 she had three heart attacks in a week and her survival is nothing short of a miracle. She attributed her recovery to a healthy and achievable eating plan and when the White House heard about her she was invited to cook with Michelle Obama. Here she shares her gorgeous recipes as well as telling her inspirational and thoughtprovoking story.