Covid-19: Everything You Need to Know About the Coronavirus and the Race for the Vaccine by Michael Mosley

$19.99 AUD

Category: Health

This book charts the trajectory of the COVID-19 virus, from its emergence in China at the end of 2019 to its rapid worldwide spread.   Based on the latest scientific discoveries, Dr Mosley gives you a detailed understanding of the secrets of this coronavirus, how it spreads, how it infects your bod y and how your immune system tries to fight back. Armed with the facts you'll be in a much better position to protect yourself and your family when the world begins to reopen.   Dr Mosley also follows the work of leading doctors and virus researchers as they battle to find treatments and a safe and effective vaccine (ultimately, the only way to defeat the virus).   Eating well, sleeping soundly, exercising and managing your stress are all critical for keeping your brain, body and immune system in the best possible shape over the coming months. These are areas where Dr Mosley is well known for his science-based and practical approach.       ...Show more

12WBT Low-Carb Solution by Michelle Bridges

$36.99 AUD

Category: Health

Michelle's extraordinarily successful 12WBT program has helped hundreds of thousands of Australians lose almost 2 million kilos over 10 years. 12WBT Low-carb Solution advocates an easy low-carb approach to healthy eating - comprising moderate protein, small amounts of good fat, and SMART carbs (low car bs, not no carbs) - with a focus on natural, unprocessed foods. This book contains:- 120 simple low-carb recipes- dietitian-approved meal plans - easy-to-follow exercises - general advice to help individuals reset their habits, lose weight and foster long-term good health. Above all, it contains a solution. It's perfect for those who are already familiar with 12WBT or for those who are interested in learning more about a program that has been tried, tested and loved by thousands of everyday Australians. ...Show more

Period Queen: Life Hack Your Cycle ... by Lucy Peach

$29.99 AUD

Category: Health

A practical and humorous guide that takes the worst thing about being a woman and turns it into the best thing, by 'period preacher', cult folk singer and former sex education teacher.

Lilac Ladies by Jenny Hughes

$14.99 AUD

Category: Health

This is a moving story of the bind and joys of friendship. Charming illustrations and a playful text, tackle a difficult subject with care and compassion. It includes illustrations from Jonathan Bentley, illustrator of A Hare, A Hound and Shy Mousey Brown and Pink! The Iilac ladies - Nelly, Ida, Rose an d Maisie are as close as the 'prickles on a porcupine' and enjoy their golden years together. Nelly is their rock and pinnacle to much of their fun. However, the ladies must learn to love life without her. Jonathan Bentley's (A Hare, A Hound and Shy Mousey Brown, Pink!) charming illustrations capture the joys of friendship and Jenny Hughes' text lightens the mood of this difficult subject. ...Show more

Total Meditation - Practices in Living the Awakened Life by Deepak Chopra

$35.00 AUD

Category: Health

The definitive book to help you achieve new dimensions of stress-free living from the master of modern meditation Deepak Chopra For the last 30 years, Deepak Chopra has been at the forefront of the meditation revolution in the West. Total Meditation is the culmination of his teachings, a complete explor ation of the physical, mental, relational and spiritual benefits that these profound practices can bring. With his signature clarity, Chopra guides readers on how to cultivate a clear vision, heal suffering from the mind and body and help recover who you really are. Bringing together groundbreaking new research on meditation and its benefits Total Meditation offers a daily program of meditations to help revolutionize every aspect of our lives. ...Show more

A Lasting Conversation: Stories on Ageing by Susan Ogle (Editor); Melanie Joosten (Editor)

$29.95 AUD

Category: Health

A Lasting Conversation, Stories on Ageing explores many a spec ts o f ageing including resilience and defeat, satisfaction and reg ret, excitement and fear, love, loss and laughter. These stories are written from various perspectives, including older women and men, their daughters and sons, grandchildre n and observers. They present a fascinating picture of what it is to grow old as an Australian. Each story is infused with acute observations and wry humour. A Lasting Conversation includes the work of some of Australia’s best story tellers, Jon Bauer, Tony Birch, Gillian Bouras, Helen Garner, Sonya Hartnett, Kate Grenville, Cate Kennedy, Michael Meehan, Mandy Sayer, Amy Witting and Michelle Wright as well as stories by health care professionals. This collection will be a resource for thebaby-boomers who are approaching old age, older people,their families, carers, doctors and students. ...Show more

Coming Together by Annette Baulch & Graeme Sudholz

$37.95 AUD

Category: Health

Bearing the Unbearable: Love, Loss & Heal by Joanne Cacciatore; Jeffrey Rubin

$29.99 AUD

Category: Health

If you love, you will grieve--and nothing is more mysteriously central to becoming fully human.   A 2017 Indies Finalist from Foreword Reviews.   When a loved one dies, the pain of loss can feel unbearable--especially in the case of a traumatizing death that leaves us shouting, "NO " with every fiber of our body. The process of grieving can feel wild and nonlinear--and often lasts for much longer than other people, the nonbereaved, tell us it should.   Organized into fifty-two short chapters, Bearing the Unbearable is a companion for life's most difficult times, revealing how grief can open our hearts to connection, compassion, and the very essence of our shared humanity. Dr. Joanne Cacciatore--bereavement educator, researcher, Zen priest, and leading counselor in the field--accompanies us along the heartbreaking path of love, loss, and grief. Through moving stories of her encounters with grief over decades of supporting individuals, families, and communities--as well as her own experience with loss--Cacciatore opens a space to process, integrate, and deeply honor our grief.   Not just for the bereaved, Bearing the Unbearable will be required reading for grief counselors, therapists and social workers, clergy of all varieties, educators, academics, and medical professionals. Organized into fifty-two accessible and stand-alone chapters, this book is also perfect for being read aloud in support groups. ...Show more

The Heart Health Guide by Catherine Itsiopoulos

$34.99 AUD

Category: Health

From the bestselling author of The Mediterranean Diet and The Mediterranean Diet Cookbook, Australia's leading expert on the Mediterranean diet shows us how to improve our heart health. Heart disease is the single leading cause of death in Australia. Every one of us either has or knows someone who has a common risk factor of heart disease, such as high cholesterol or high blood pressure.Diet is a key factor in preventing and reducing the risk factors of heart disease. Scientifically backed by decades of peer-reviewed research, the Mediterranean diet is a rigorously tested diet that has been proven to prevent heart disease and diabetes, help with weight management, and promote longevity. Dr Catherine Itsiopoulos provides 80 delicious recipes, easy-to-follow meal plans and clear advice on why the Mediterranean diet is the #1 diet recommended by cardiologists around the world.Sustainable, satisfying and suitable for the whole family, this is a diet that is a proven pathway to better heart health as much as it promotes long-term good health and wellbeing. ...Show more

The Longevity Book by Cameron Diaz

$7.99 AUD

Category: Health

When Cameron Diaz wrote 'The Body Book', she was on a mission to help educate young women about how their bodies function, empowering them to make better-informed choices about their health instead of heeding the advice of the latest headline or trend. This time, Cameron is starting a conversation with her peers on a topic that is virtually taboo in our society: the ageing female body. Here, she shares everything she's learned about the ageing process from top medical experts and researchers, as well as her own thoughts, opinions, and experiences on a topic that is as essential to our health as it is emotionally charged and culturally neglected. ...Show more

SUCCESS ON PURPOSE by TAYLOR MELONIE

$29.95 AUD

Category: Health

The Calm and Cozy Book of Sleep - Rest + Dream + Live by Beth Wyatt

$24.99 AUD

Category: Health | Series: Live Well Ser.

Sleep is the ultimate act of self-care, yet the quest to get a good night's rest is never ending. In The Calm & Cozy Book of Sleep, sleep coach Beth Wyatt helps you get the sleep you need for a healthy life, discussing a multitude of fascinating sleep topics, from sleep basics to waking up in the morning and beyond, including: Perfecting your sleep environment Celebrating sleepiness Changing your relationship with your bed Practicing peaceful bedtime activities Sleeping with pets Using sleep aids Napping Focusing on rest Managing anxiety and racing thoughts Creating an enjoyable morning routine Approaching sleep in a fresh, relatable, and non-clinical way, The Calm and Cozy Book of Sleep shares tried-and-true tips to help you fall asleep (and stay asleep)--effortlessly and naturally--and convinces you to learn to love sleep. The Live Well series from Rock Point invites you to create a life you love through multiple acts of self-discovery and reinvention. These encouraging gift books touch on fun yet hardworking self-improvement strategies, whether it's learning to value progress over perfection, taking time to meditate and slow down to literally smell the roses, or finding time to show gratitude and develop a personal mantra. From learning how to obtain more restful sleep and creating a healthy work/life balance to developing personal style and your own happy place, the Live Well series encourages you to live your best life.   Other titles in the series include: Progress Over Perfection; Find Your Flow; Be Happy; Seeking Slow; Finding Gratitude; Eff This! Meditation; The Joy of Forest Bathing; Find Your Mantra; It Had to be You; Men's Society; Genius Jokes; Beating Burnout; Ayurveda for Life; Choose Happy; and You Got This.   ...Show more