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The Hormone Myth: How Junk Science, Gender Politics, and Lies about PMS Keep Women Down

Robyn Stein DeLuca PhD · New Harbinger Publications
Pages: 200
Format: Paperback

It's time for women to reject the "hormone myth" and own their emotions in a healthy and realistic way. This provocative book exposes pervasive myths about women's hormones and shows how flawed, obsolete research and sexism have combined to keep women "in their place."...
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The Handy Diabetes Answer Book

Patricia L Barnes-Svarney · Visible Ink Press
Pages: 400
Format: Paperback

Whether young, old, type 1, type 2, gestational, newly-diagnosed, long-time sufferer, caretaker or loved one, millions of people are afflicted and affected by diabetes. The CDC estimates 9.3% of the population in the U.S. and Canada have diabetes, with millions more with prediabetes. From...
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The Ketogenic Bible: The Authoritative Guide to Ketosis

Jacob Wilson · Victory Belt Publishing
Pages: 480
Format: Paperback

The Ketogenic Bible is the most complete, authoritative source for information relating to ketosis. This book is a one-stop-shop that explains the history, the science, and the therapeutic benefits of the ketogenic diet, outlines the general guidelines for following this diet, and provides...
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Who Are You, Really?: The Surprising Puzzle of Personality

Brian Little · Simon & Schuster/ TED
Pages: 128
Format: Hardcover

This fun, smart read for anyone eager to better understand (and improve) themselves argues that personality is driven not by nature nor nurture - but instead by the projects we pursue, which ultimately shape the people we become.Traditionally, scientists have emphasized what they call...
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The Education of a Coroner: Lessons in Investigating Death

John Bateson · Scribner
Pages: 368
Format: Hardcover

In the vein of Dr. Judy Melinek's Working Stiff, an account of the hair-raising and heartbreaking cases handled by the coroner of Marin County, California throughout his four decades on the job - from high-profile deaths to serial killers, to Golden Gate Bridge suicides.Marin County,...
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Make Space: A Minimalist's Guide to the Good and the Extraordinary

Regina Wong · Skyhorse Publishing
Pages: 160
Format: Hardcover

We simply have too much stuff in our lives. Burdened by our heavy consumerist culture to continually own and consume without purpose, we lose ourselves to debt, dissatisfaction, and despair. If having more, doing more, and being more does not allow us to live abundantly, what can?Minimalism...
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The Kelloggs: The Battling Brothers of Battle Creek

Howard Markel · Pantheon
Pages: 528
Format: Hardcover

From the much admired medical historian, author of An Anatomy of Addiction, the story of the two Kellogg brothers: one who became America's most beloved physician between the mid-nineteenth century and World War II, a best-selling author, lecturer and health magazine publisher who was read...
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Asthma

DAVID OLLE · MERCURY LEARNING & INFORM
Pages: 100
Format: Paperback

Asthma is a very serious, widespread, and growing problem in the U.S. Asthma affects over 24 million Americans, and its prevalence has increased 12% in the last decade. This book describes all the essential features of asthma for the general public in an engaging and stimulating manner...
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The Practical Encyclopedia of Self-Healing: A Mindful Approach To Holistic Fitness, With: Flower Healing, Herbal Remedies, Aromatherapy, Healing ... Therapy, Therapeutic Touch, Yoga, Meditation

Raje Airey · Lorenz Books
Pages: 640
Format: Hardcover

Enhance your health and well-being naturally with this expert guide to complementary and alternative healthcare.
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The Freedom Trap: Reclaiming Liberty and Wellbeing

Craig Hassed · Exisle Publishing
Pages: 272
Format: Paperback

In many ways we have never been more 'free'. We are freer to follow our dreams, set goals and live the life we choose. Yet mental health issues are sky-rocketing. Anxiety and depression are rife and more people feel overwhelmed by daily living. We are more addictive, distracted...
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