The Doctor's Kitchen by Rupy Aujla

$16.00 NZD

Category: Cooking | Reading Level: very good

In my second, e-sampler I'm highlighting the wonderful seasonal produce that autumn has to offer as well as offering you some tasty and healthy recipes to appeal to everyone. Despite the weather getting colder, autumn and the transition to the winter months brings wonderful ingredients that are brimming with vitamins, minerals as well as 'phytochemicals'. A number of research papers look at the effect of these chemicals on inflammation, bone health and even cancer which is why I encourage you to eat fresh and seasonal as much as possible. Why not try a bowl of my Fig and Nutmeg Porridge or some delicious, filling Leek and Brussel Sprout Orecchiette and round off with a stunning Rose and Coconut Burfi? I hope you enjoy this tiny peek into what's coming in the main book that is full of tips, information and delicious food that will motivate you to want to cook. In my mind, the key to health starts at mealtimes which is why I'm a firm believer in Plates over Pills. Food is the delicious conversation starter to lifestyle medicine which teaches us how to prevent disease, improve mental health and feel fantastic. ...Show more

Fat Planet - The Obesity Trap and How We Can Escape it by David Lewis; Margaret leitch

$12.00 NZD

Category: Health | Reading Level: very good

Our planet is in the grip of an obesity pandemic. More than a billion people worldwide are overweight and over 600 million are obese. We live in an obesogenic environment in which it is much easier to get fat than to stay fit. How has this come to be? Who is to blame? What can we do? In Fat Planet, Dr D avid Lewis and Dr Margaret Leitch examine the social and psychological causes of the obesity pandemic in order to answer these questions. They use ground-breaking research to highlight the behaviour of corporations that relentlessly promote foods high in sugar, fat and salt, and show that these 'junk' foods have shockingly similar neurological effects to hard drugs. They consider the prevalence of food cues which unconsciously stimulate our desire to consume. And they debunk the myths of fad diets and slimming pills, suggesting practical, easily implemented strategies for sustainable weight loss. The evidence is clear: our problem with obesity must be addressed or we will face catastrophic consequences. It is not too late to change. ...Show more

Snack Power: 225 Delicious Snacks to Keep You Healthy, Happy and Lean by Tiffiny Hall

$16.00 NZD

Category: Cooking | Reading Level: near fine

The healthy snack bible from major Australian health influencer and TIFFXO creator. Don't hate on snacks! This is your one-stop guide to smart snacking.If you're wanting to lose weight and tone up, it's important to keep your metabolism firing by enjoying healthy, filling snacks between meals, without being derailed. Snack Power features 225 delicious recipes from Tiffiny Hall's TIFFXO fitness program, including:• the best pre- and post-workout snacks• snacks to eat according to your different moods• the best snacks for special occasions• snacks to satisfy the whole family• easy-to-follow tips and tricks for batch-cooking, prepping in advance and snacking on-the-go.These snacks are designed to be compatible with a busy lifestyle and will complement your training program, helping you to look and feel better than ever before. No matter what your goal - to have more energy, build lean muscle, lose weight or just satiate your hunger - there's always a smart way to snack! ...Show more

Eat Well, Look Young, Feel Great - The power of superfoods by Tonia Reinhard

$20.00 NZD

Category: Cooking | Reading Level: very good

Medical Medium - Thyroid Healing by Anthony William

$20.00 NZD

Category: Health | Series: Medical Medium | Reading Level: very good

The thyroid is the new hot topic in health. Across age groups, from Baby Boomers (and their parents) to millennials, more and more people--women especially--are hearing that their thyroids are to blame for their fatigue, weight gain, brain fog, memory issues, aches and pains, insomnia, hair loss, hot fl ashes, sensitivity to cold, and more. Everyone wants to know how to free themselves from the thyroid trap.As the thyroid has gotten more and more attention, though, these symptoms haven't gone away--people aren't healing. Labeling someone with "Hashimoto's," "hypothyroidism," or the like doesn't explain the myriad health issues that person may experience. That's because there's a pivotal truth that goes unnoticed: A thyroid problem is not the ultimate reason for a person's illness. A problematic thyroid is yet one more symptom of something much larger than this one small gland in the neck. It's something much more pervasive in the body, something invasive, that's responsible for the laundry list of symptoms attributed to thyroid disease.In Medical Medium Thyroid Healing, Anthony William, the Medical Medium, reveals an entirely new take on the epidemic of thyroid illness. Empowering readers to become their own thyroid experts, he explains in detail what the source problem really is, including what's going on with inflammation and autoimmune disease, then offers a life-changing toolkit to rescue the thyroid and bring readers back to health and vitality. It's an approach unlike any other, and as his millions of fans and followers will tell you, it's the approach that gets results. Includes photos and recipes. ...Show more

Forever Today - A Memoir of Love and Amnesia by Deborah Wearing

$14.00 NZD

Category: Biography | Reading Level: good-very good

Clive Wearing is one of the most famous, extreme cases of amnesia ever known. In 1985, a virus completely destroyed the memory part of his brain, leaving him trapped in a limbo of the constant present. Since then, every conscious moment for him is as if he has just woken from a ten-year coma, repeated i n an endless loop. A brilliant conductor and BBC music producer, Clive was at the height of his success when the illness struck. For seven years he was kept in the general ward in the London hospital where the ambulance first dropped him off, because there was nowhere else for him to go. His wife Deborah campaigned for better conditions, hopelessly searched for a cure, and, in her quest to find answers, founded a national charity. As damaged as Clive was, the musical part of his brain was unaffected, as was his passionate love for Deborah. Finding there was no way to bring Clive back home, Deborah eventually listened to the friends who counselled her to get away, and she fled to America to start her life again. She initiated a divorce, fell for other men, but found it difficult to forget her love for Clive. Then, miraculously, in their transatlantic phone calls she noticed Clive starting to recover some of his memory, and she was pulled back to England. Today, although he still lives in care, they are closer than ever, and they renewed their marriage vows in 2002. This is the story of an extreme condition that is a reminder of what it is to be human. It is a woman's quest to understand, control, and escape from a nightmare. It is also insight into a bond that runs deeper than conscious thought, a love overcoming the most tragic handicap. ...Show more

Discover the Healing Power of Nutrient Infusion - 60 healing recipes

$20.00 NZD

Category: Cooking | Reading Level: very good

Aging With Grace by David Snowdon

$12.00 NZD

Category: Health | Reading Level: near fine

Written by one of the world's leading experts on Alzheimer's disease, this landmark book combines fascinating information about high-tech research on the brain with the heartfelt story of the aging nuns who are teaching scientists how humans grow old--and how to do so with grace.

Yoga For Stress by Vimla Lalvani

$12.00 NZD

Category: Health | Reading Level: very good

The Penguin Modern Australasian Herbal by Kim Fletcher

$12.00 NZD

Category: Health | Reading Level: very good

Cultured Food for Health - A Guide to Healing Yourself with Probiotic Foods: Kefir, Kombucha, Cultured Vegetables by Donna Schwenk

$12.00 NZD

Category: Cooking | Reading Level: very good

Following her book Cultured Food for Life (2013), Donna returns to help us take the next steps in transforming our kitchens and our health. Cultured Food for Health explores the science behind the benefits of cultured foods and shows how incorporating 'The Trilogy' - kefir, kombucha and cultured vegetab les - into our diet creates more powerful healing effects than any one of these foods alone, as the different types of probiotic bacteria work together to create a healthy gut and a truly healthy life. Donna explains how cultured foods can be used to address specific ailments - from IBS and diabetes to allergies, colds and flu - and teaches us, step by step, how to prepare these probiotic foods and easily incorporate them into a daily routine. In a positive and welcoming voice, she answers the sorts of questions a cultured-food novice is likely to have (yes, it's really all right to let vegetables ferment on the worktop for three days!) and offers troubleshooting tips and clear instructions to support even the most uncertain home cook. By sharing her own story as well as real-life stories from members of her online community, she takes the fear out of fermentation so that all of us can experience the energy, well-being and joy available to us when our bodies are working the way they're meant to. Includes a vivid color insert with images for guidance and inspiration. ...Show more

Soft-Wired - How the New Science of Brain Plasticity Can Change Your Life by Michael Merzenich

$16.00 NZD

Category: Medicine | Reading Level: very good

What if you had the power to change your brain for the better? In Soft-Wired, Dr. Michael Merzenich--a world authority on brain plasticity--explains how the brain rewires itself across the lifespan, and how you can take control of that process to improve your life. In addition to fascinating description s of how your brain has produced your unique memories, skills, quirks, and emotions, Soft-Wired offers sound advice for evaluating your brain and gives clear, specific, scientifically proven guidance for how to rejuvenate, remodel, and reshape your brain to improve it at any age. ...Show more