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The Gospel of Wellness: Gyms, Gurus, Goop, and the False Promise of Self-Care

RINA RAPHAEL - ?Henry Holt and Co.
Format: Hardcover

Wellness promises women the one thing they desperately desire: control.Women are pursuing their health like never before. Whether it's juicing, biohacking, clutching crystals, or sipping collagen, today there is something for everyone, as the wellness industry has grown from modest...
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The Invisible Kingdom: Reimagining Chronic Illness

Meghan O'Rourke - Riverhead Books
Format: Hardcover

A landmark exploration of one of the most consequential and mysterious issues of our time: the rise of chronic illness and autoimmune diseasesA silent epidemic of chronic illnesses afflicts tens of millions of Americans: these are diseases that are poorly understood, frequently marginalized,...
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It Was Me All Along: A Memoir

Andie Mitchell - Clarkson Potter
Format: Print book

NEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLERA heartbreakingly honest, endearing memoir of incredible weight loss by a young food blogger who battles body image issues and overcomes food addiction to find self-acceptance. All her life, Andie Mitchell had eaten lustily and mindlessly. Food was her babysitter,...
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Allergic: Our Irritated Bodies in a Changing World

Theresa MacPhail - Random House
Format: Hardcover

The definitive story of allergies, combining history, reporting, and cutting-edge science to lay out a radical new understanding of the changes in environment and lifestyle that are contributing to a stunning increase in cases. Hay fever. Peanut allergies. Eczema. Either you have an allergy,...
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Braids, Buns, and Twists!: Step-by-Step Tutorials for 82 Fabulous Hairstyles

Christina Butcher - Chronicle Books
Format: Book

Top knots, Heidi braids, French twists, oh my! Chic hair is all the rage from the runways to the blogs to the city streets. This book pulls together 80 classic and contemporary styles and provides step-by-step tutorials for each one. Trendsetters from teens to professionals will love mixing...
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Thrive Don't Only Survive: Dr.Geo's Guide to Living Your Best Life Before & After Prostate Cancer

Geo Espinosa - Riverdale Publisher ; North Charleston
Format: Print book

Prostate cancer is not the end - it's the beginning. It's the point where you start taking control. Information on what to do isn't hard to find. There are dozens of books on prostate cancer, as well as a massive amount of online resources. What's lacking, however, is a trusted,...
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Qigong Through the Seasons: How to Stay Healthy All Year with Qigong, Meditation, Diet, and Herbs

Ronald H. Davis - Singing Dragon
Format: Paperback

Within the holistic framework of the Daoist way, Ronald H. Davis provides a comprehensive and straightforward guide to the principles and practice of actively living in harmony with the seasonal energetic changes throughout the year. The program focuses on the importance of Qigong, meditation,...
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The Wisdom We're Born With: Restoring Our Faith in Ourselves

Daniel Gottlieb - Sterling Ethos,
Format: Print book

What if the things you imagine will make you happy won't - if what you really need is not what you think you need? Daniel Gottlieb (Letters to Sam) has produced an inspirational primer that takes us on an enlightening journey toward a sense of well-being. Gottlieb, who suffered a traumatic...
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