Robyn O’Brien is not the most likely candidate for anantiestablishment crusade. A Houston native from a conservativefamily, this MBA and married mother of four was not someone whogave much thought to misguided government agencies and chemicals inour food—until the day her youngest daughter had a violent allergicreaction to eggs, and everything changed. The UnhealthyTruth is both the story of how one brave woman chose to take onthe system and a call to action that shows how each of us can doour part and keep our own families safe. O’Brien turns to accredited research conducted in Europe thatconfirms the toxicity of America’s food supply, and traces therelationship between Big Food and Big Money that has ensured thatthe United States is one of the only developed countries in theworld to allow hidden toxins in our food—toxins that can be blamedfor the alarming recent increases in allergies, ADHD, cancer, andasthma among our children. Featuring recipes and an action plan forweaning your family off d

Five years ago Jane Stern was a walking encyclopedia of panicattacks, depression, and hypochondria. Her marriage of more thanthirty years was suffering, and she was virtually immobilized byfear and anxiety. As the daughter of parents who both died beforeshe was thirty, Stern was terrified of illness and death, anddespite the fact that her acclaimed career as a food and travelwriter required her to spend a great deal of time on airplanes, shesuffered from a persistent fear of flying and severeclaustrophobia. But a strange thing happened one day on a planethat was grounded at the Minneapolis airport for six horrible,foodless, airless hours. A young man on a trip with his classmatessuddenly became dizzy and pale because he hadn’t eaten in manyhours, and there was no food left on the plane. Without thinkingabout it, Jane gave him the candy bar that she had in her purse. Ashort time later the color had returned to his cheeks, the boy waslaughing again with his friends, and Jane realized that this onesmall

For the student who has already mastered the basic postures,this book addresses itself to the philosophy behind the system ofmovements and to all the variations possible.

Based on the ancient healing tradition from India that datesback thousands of years, The Complete Book of Ayurvedic HomeRemedies offers natural alternatives to conventional medicinesand treatments with practical advice and easy-to-followinstructions. A leading authority in this field, Dr. Vasant Ladfirst explains the principles behind the science of Ayurveda,exploring the physical and psychological characteristics of each ofthe three doshas, or mind-body types--vata, pitta, and kapha. Onceyou have determined which type or combination of types you are, Dr.Lad helps you to begin your journey to the ultimate "state ofbalance" and well-being. The Complete Book of Ayurvedic Home Remedies is aninvaluable guide to treating common ailments and chronic problemswith strategies tailored to your personal needs based on yourdosha. Dr. Lad explains why certain imbalances often result inillness and shows you how to restore your body to natural order.You'll learn which traditional Ayurvedic remedies--herbal teas andfor

Are you more distant from your spouse than you’d like to be?Do you or your spouse waste time mindlessly viewing email orsurfing the Web? Welcome to the club! Modern marriage is busy,distracted, and overloaded to extremes, with ever-increasing listsof things to do, superficial electronic connections, andinterrupted moments. The good news is that there arestraightforward and effective ways to restore communication andconnection, resurrect happiness and romance, and strengthen—evensave—a marriage. · Observe the natural sequence of sustaining love: attention,time, connection, and play. · Develop and nurture empathy—the essential building block tohealthy communication. · Carve out small moments of uninterrupted attention for eachother. · Identify the pressures that our crazybusy lifestyles put onlove and marriage, and fight back with tenderness andappreciation. Complete with *s, tips, communication techniques, and adetailed 30-day reconnection plan, as well as inspi

Howard Zinn, author of A People's History of the UnitedStates, tells his personal stories about more than thirty years offighting for social change, from teaching at Spelman College torecent protests against war. A former bombardier in WWII, Zinn emerged in the civil rightsmovement as a powerful voice for justice. Although he's a fiercecritic, he gives us reason to hope that by learning from historyand engaging politically, we can make a difference in theworld.

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.

Every aspect of pregnancy—from your ability to conceive toyour risk of a preterm delivery—is affected by your hormonalhealth. But if you’re like many women, you don’t know thecritically important role hormones play at every stage of yourpregnancy. In Dr. Robert Greene’s Perfect Hormone Balance forPregnancy , Dr. Greene, a world-renowned hormone expert,incorporates his years of research into a practical plan formaintaining excellent hormone health throughout yourpregnancy. Balanced hormones are essential to a healthy pregnancy for you andfor optimal brain development for your baby. Dr. Greene’sgroundbreaking Perfect Balance Pregnancy Program, which follows allthe guidelines recommended by the American College of Obstetriciansand Gynecologists, shows you how to overcome and avoid commonfactors that create hormonal imbalance—including overeating,insufficient sleep, chronic stress, and the chemicals found infood, water, and cosmetics. With this easy-to-follow plan formaintaining proper hormone ba