It should be a time of joyous anticipation–the happiest timein a woman’s life. But for many women, the joys of pregnancy areclouded by feelings of fear, sadness, and confusion. And unlikepostpartum depression, which is widely portrayed in the media andembraced by the medical community, depression during pregnancy hasbeen rarely discussed and often misunderstood–until now. In thisgroundbreaking book–the first to focus exclusively on depression inpregnancy–Dr. Shaila Kulkarni Misri, a leading reproductivepsychiatrist, draws on her twenty-five years of clinical practiceand research to offer hope, help, and healing–as well as aprovocative, myth-shattering examination of a subject that has toolong been shrouded in darkness. The numbers are surprising: up to 70 percent of pregnant womenexperience some degree of depressive symptoms, and of those, 12percent meet the diagnostic criteria for major depression. Althoughit is at least as common as postpartum depression, which occursafter a child

America’s favorite fitness expert presents a breakthroughprogram to win the war against aging–a battle she has personallyfought and won. We all know that aging is inevitable–but how gracefully you ageis up to you. Scientific research shows that we can turn back theclock through a targeted regimen of age-busting exercise andnutrition. Now, in Fit and Fabulous After 40, award-winning fitnessexpert Denise Austin presents her own revolutionary, sure-fire planto help you stay healthy, strong, slim, and fabulous–no matter whatyour age! By exercising for just thirty minutes a day, usingcutting-edge techniques such as yoga and Pilates-based exercises,and eating for maximum health and vitality, you can build strength,shed extra pounds, improve flexibility and balance, and look yearsyounger. Fit and Fabulous After 40 includes: Easy-to-follow workout plans for every day of the week Fat-blasting, toning exercises to target specific areas of thebody Weekly nutrient-packed meal plans

"Dr. Gundry has crafted a wise program with a powerful trackrecord.” –Mehmet Oz, M.D., professor and vice chair of surgery, NYPresbyterian/Columbia Medical Center Does losing weight and staying healthy feel like a battle? Well,it’s really a war. Your enemies are your own genes, backed bymillions of years of evolution, and the only way to win is tooutsmart them. Dr. Steven Gundry’s revolutionary book shares thehealth secrets other doctors won’t tell you: ? Why plants are “good” for you because they’re “bad” for you,and meat is “bad” because it’s “good” for you ? Why plateauing on this diet is actually a sign that you’re onthe right track ? Why artificial sweeteners have the same effects as sugar onyour health and your waistline ? Why taking antacids, statins, and drugs for high blood pressureand arthritis masks health issues instead of addressing them Along with the meal planner, 70 delicious recipes, andinspirational stories, Dr.

For more than fifteen years, Caroline Myss has studied whysome people heal, while others do not. In her previous book,Anatomy of the Spirit, Dr. Myss illuminated the hidden interactionsof belief and body, soul and cell to show how, as she inimitablyputs it, "your biography becomes your biology." In this new book,she builds on her earlier teachings of the seven different energycenters of the body to provide a vital self-healing program forphysical and spiritual disorders. With her characteristicno-nonsense style and high-voltage storytelling, she exposes andexplodes the five myths about healing, explains the cultural andindividual contexts in which people become physically andspiritually ill and invested in "woundology," and teaches newmethods of working with the challenges that the seven energycenters embody. Both visionary and practical, Why People Don't Heal and How TheyCan presents a bold new account of the development of humanconsciousness and spirituality over the ages, and examines thedynam

Studies show that patients who contribute to their owntreatment and recovery fare better in rehabilitation.Tailoring theconcept for those suffering from joint pain, orthopedicpsychologist Kate O'Shea draws from her patients and her owncongenital hip orblems (she has four major surgeries by the timeshe was thirteen) to describe a program for caring for theemotional and physical body while healing joint pain or aftersurgery. Conventional medical care, thouch technologicallysophisticated, often ignores the humanity of individuals--patientsare on their own once they are home. Healing Hip, Joint and KneePain offers exercises, breathing techniques, visualization andwriting suggestions for becoming aware emotionally and forenhancing awareness of the healing joint. Drawing from Rosen work,Feldenkrais, Eutony, and orthopedic psychologym O'Shea provides thereader with inviting methods to hasten healing.

Wholeness and Healing for Women Caught in the Crossfire. As the wife of a man who is addicted to lust, pornography, ormasturbation, you are not alone. Millions of men can’t get throughthe day or the week without clicking on to their favorite Internetporn sites, thumbing through adult magazines, or watching sensualvideos–and millions of wives suffer as a result. Over the past decade, nearly 400,000 men have found inspirationand hope in Every Man’s Battle, the best-selling men’s guide tovictory over ***ual sin. Now, here at last is the book for everywoman who has become a casualty in the fight for ***ual purity.Every Heart Restored offers godly guidance and wisdom for a womanfacing such personal betrayal. “WHAT DOES GOD EXPECT FROM ME?” “HOW CAN I TRUST AGAIN?” “IS IT POSSIBLE TO OVERCOME PAIN AND UNFORGIVENESS?” “CAN MY MARRIAGE BE REBUILT?” “WHAT IF I JUST WANT OUT?” Filled with stories from wives and husbands at every stage in

Novice and seasoned gardeners alike will discover sprig uponsprig of useful information in this rich combination herbprimer/cookbook. Drawing from her own organic gardeningexperience--a 20-year labor of love inspired by an attempt to makeher family "entirely self-sufficient"--author Carole Ottesen tellsthe story of growing and cooking with more than 100 healing herbs.A helpful sketch of each plant shares a full page with its generalfacts (including botanical name, use, and harvest time). AfterOttesen discusses her own relationship to the herb--buying Mexicanmint after her tarragon plants expired; discovering plants of gotukola for sale at the local garden center--she relates interestingfacts regarding the herb's historical use, its various healingproperties, whether it's approved by the German Commission E, andhow the little treasure prospered (or didn't) in her own garden.She also offers a handful of savory recipes showcasing the featuredherb. Here, Ottesen's schooling at l'Academie de Cuisine inBethe

For when you need the facts—not fear—about what food, drinks,activities, and procedures you should avoid during each month ofyour pregnancy. Over the years, Dr. Elisabeth Aron has soothed the worries ofmany soon-to-be moms who have come to her with questions suchas: ? Can I exercise during my first trimester? ? Is canned tuna safe to eat throughout my pregnancy? ? Do self-tanners contain chemicals I should be worriedabout? ? I have to fly for work during my second trimester. Is thissafe? ? Is cookie-dough ice cream safe to eat? ? Can I wear an underwire bra during my pregnancy? ? I’m six months pregnant. Is it alright for me to have aglycolic peel facial? ? Are peanuts safe to eat or will my baby develop a peanutallergy if I eat too many? ? There is a lot of chlorine in my health club’s pool. Is that agood or bad thing? Pregnancy Do's and Don'ts includes hundreds of entries onpossible concerns—from apple cider to zinc and every

If you're like most people, your life is so hectic that it'shard to imagine squeezing in time for daily exercise. The good newsis that you can get fit without an expensive gym membership orrigorous workout schedule. New research proves that you can "sneakup" on fitness by grabbing a little time here and there throughoutthe day so you total at least thirty minutes of moderateactivity on most days. The American Heart Association's Fitting inFitness guide will show you how to work spurts of activity into theway you live right now. Those few minutes can add up to hugerewards, including a stronger heart and bones, higher energylevels, better weight control, and more. You'll find hundreds of tips for fitting in fitness in thiseasy-to-use, inspiring guide. You'll even learn how to bring yourkids into the act and have a lifestyle program that works for allof you.