Health & Beauty

But now, nine years later and ten sizes smaller, she has discovered that changing your body doesn't automatically change how you feel about it.

Navel Gazing is a funny, passionate and no-holds-barred memoir of one woman's quest to accept her own body image - to feel normal.

In nearly every medical-decision-making encounter, the physician is atthe center of the discussion, with the patient the recipient of the physician'sdecisions. Dr. Robert Alan McNutt starts from an opposite premise: thepatient should be at the center. McNutt challenges the physician-directed,medical-expertise ...

First published in 1873, this book rejects any notion that beauty of the physical body should be treated with indifference for fear of moral corruption, and sets out to celebrate beauty and to teach women how to achieve and retain it.

Short guides let you grasp the essentials in less than an hour!

Let Jessica Irvine show you how to take off weight and - just as importantly - keep it off.

A remarkable investigation into the world of Bikram Yoga, by turns shocking, hilarious and enlightening.

Do you want more energy, vitality and zest? Are you ready to become your happiest, healthiest, most vibrant self ever, so you can really enjoy the best years of your life? If so, you need to be healthy in body and mind and this book will show you how to: set clear goals for your health and happiness; ...

An essential resource for those in search of the body beautiful, this book tackles every question the layman might have and also considers alternative options to surgery.

India has expressed its commitment to improving the quality of its population through a large number of policies and programmes, which have highlighted the need for a healthy, educated, skilled and employed population. Additionally, legislative measures in the area of sexual and reproductive health, ...

This book analyses the often-complex factors that influence weight gain, from our hormonal make-up to our eating psychology. Full of evidence-based research and real-life case histories, it gives intelligent advice on what to do when confronted with the need to tackle your health, or that of your child.

A light, entertaining and slightly irreverent romp through the history of the drug.

Speaking to behavioral scientists and industry experts, yo-yo dieters and people who have gone under the knife, the author builds a picture of an obesogenic society - one where we're constantly bombarded by the twin evils of big budget food marketing and the diet industry.

Characterised by inflammation and blemishes, acne is notoriously hard to banish, although a surprisingly complex range of treatments exists. This book gives an insight in to the causes of acne, the problems associated with the disease and the types of treatment available, both conventional and complementary.

Anaemia, or lack of red blood cells, is the commonest physical abnormality in humans worldwide, and can be a symptom of a serious underlying disorder. Coping with Anaemia looks at the many reasons why people may be anaemic, including the controversial question of nutritional anaemia.

Supporting a family member or friend with depression can be demanding and draining. This book looks at the sometimes forgotten population involved in depression, and emphasises that if someone in the family is suffering, it's not your fault.

With a steady rise in the numbers of Oldies, so we see more books about their lives - and the 'problems' those numbers could create. Growing Old: The Last Campaign differs from most. As former campaigner-politician-journalist Des Wilson makes clear, this is not an academic or philosophic tome - he ...

This book explains that physical modification to your body requires serious thought and that it is necessary to learn about tattoos and piercings before you jump into the world of body art.

A guide for those diagnosed with Hepatitis C, and their families.

Start building healthy habits early! This title gives kids a chance to practice wholesome living through eating, cleaning, science experiments, and crafts. Cool Body Basics introduces a cool new way for kids to take care of their body. They'll love the he

Movement-inspiring activities reinforce good nutrition, health and motor skills! Young children learn best when they connect physical activity with learning! Up, Down, Move Around is packed with fun, simple activities that will have your children jumping, shaking, rolling, dancing, and clapping as they ...