Secondhand Health Books

An eight-week programme for improving and maintaining health, this work illuminates the mechanisms and processes of the body's healing systems , along with the ways the individual can optimize the...

John and Geraldine Gleeson, teenage sweethearts in Carlow, had only one wish in life after they got married: to have a child. Promises to Keep is John Gleeon's heartrending account...

Is there a large arse-shaped dent in your sofa? Unwatched workout DVDs gathering dust on your shelves? An eye-wateringly expensive (and rarely used) gym membership burning a hole in your...

Acclaimed science writer Jennifer Ackerman lends her keen eye and lively voice to this marvellous exploration of the human body. Taking us through a typical day, from the arousal of...

This is the definitive book in the area of natural childbirth. Authoritative, practical and accessible to all readers, this freshly jacketed edition of a classic bestseller explains how to use...

In his New York Timesbestselling book, Ultra Metabolism, Dr. Mark Hyman unveiled his groundbreaking but simple plan for automatic weight loss. Never before had all seven keys to permanent weight...

This easy to follow diet still allows you to eat unlimited carbohydrates, and promises: Appetite reduction Metabolism boost No calorie counting No points to calculate Dr Neal Barnard has been...

Working with clients who abuse drugs or alcohol poses formidable challenges to the clinician. Addicted persons are often confronting multiple, complex problems, from the denial of the addiction itself, to...

This comprehensive and readable guide answers the questions commonly asked by parents and carers following a diagnosis of autism, and discusses the challenges that can arise in home life, education...

Skills-based Learning for Caring for a Loved One with an Eating Disorder equips carers with the skills and knowledge needed to support and encourage those suffering from an eating disorder,...

The ever-growing problems of diabetes and hypoglycaemia are addressed clearly in this long-awaited book by Jan de Vries, who is himself a diabetic.The renowned healer points the possible cause and...

Finally a diet that can promise to put a smile on your face - and not just because you're not forced to live on salads. Lowri Turner's revolutionary weight-loss approach...

This is an inspirational diet book with a difference. It is a non-diet book - with no restrictions, point-counting, calorie-watching or danger foods. Instead, THE LITTLE BOOK OF DIET HELP...

Questionnaires allow the reader to determine which key detox therapies to adopt, from spa treatments to mediation for the spirit.

Are you ready to lose weight well?Written by Dr Xand van Tulleken, who slimmed down from 19 stone, How to Lose Weight Well accompanies the hit Channel 4 show and...

This is the first neuropsychology book to translate exciting findings from the recent explosion of research on sport-related concussion to the broader context of mild traumatic brain injury (MTBI) and...

A no-nonsense child's guide to everyday problems by TV's Doctor Christian. Finally, TV's Dr Christian, comes to the rescue of parents, boys and girls to answer all their questions about...

*Gold Medal Winner in the Sexuality / Relationships Category of the 2011 IPPY Awards** Honorary Mention in the 2010 BOTYA Awards Women's Issues Category *Girls with Asperger's Syndrome are less...

Here's the perfect synopsis of Robbins Pathological Basis of Disease, 6th Edition3/4by the same authors. This pocketsize manual presents the essentials of the material found in the parent book in...

One in five people is affected by IBS and yet it is often dismissed by the medical profession as a condition they can do little to help with, plus there...

Nutritionist and intuitive eating counsellor Niamh Orbinski shows us how to leave dieting behind and rebuild a healthier, more sustainable relationship with food. Diets don't work. Over 95% of people...

FROM AWARD-WINNING SCIENCE JOURNALIST DR MICHAEL MOSLEY: THE STORY OF COVID-19, THE GREATEST PUBLIC HEALTH THREAT OF OUR TIME... This book charts the trajectory of a novel virus, from its...

The seminal, ground-breaking and controversial feminist text on the menopause, revised and updatedWhen The Change was published in 1991, 'menopause' was a word of fear. Then, as now, expensive magazines...

Carol Vorderman and detox guru Ko Chohan are back with a fully revised and updated edition of the No.1 bestselling book Detox for Life.With several brand new recipes to try...

A beautiful and brave book - Emma GannonEveryone should read this book - ModelTypeFaceA thoughtful, honest and articulate voice - The ObserverWitty - The SunPacked full of honesty and insight...

The Five Two diet method, in which dieters fast for two days and eat normally for the other five, took the world by storm and has blown a breath of...

The 2-Day Diet is the original, clinically proven intermittent diet to get you slim and healthy. Unlike other 5:2 diets, there's no calorie counting, fasting or skipping meals. To reach...

FOOD IS BETTER MEDICINE THAN DRUGS is an important and potentially controversial book from top nutritionist Patrick Holford and leading health journalist Jerome Burne. Brilliantly researched and based on solid...

Offering a unique blend of theory and practise the 10 new titles in this series demystify popular approaches to natural healing and personal insight revealing simple ways to balance body...

'Mind Body Bowl is the perfect balance. The recipes are simple, delicious and something you will want to eat every day. It will become your go-to recipe book' Madeleine Shaw...

Meditation offers a way to overcome life's pressures and expereine inner peace no matter what the circumstances. It has transformed the lives of millions suffering from anxiety, body tension, fatigue,...

Produced in response to requests from readers, this volume offers further recipe ideas to help with the detox experience. Carol Vorderman and nutritionalist Anita Bean have developed 100 more recipes...

An up-to-date summary of preventive medicine, diagnosis, treatment, and future diseases and human potential. The main body of the book - an A-Z of medicine - is clearly subdivided for...

This is an A-Z reference guide to over 5000 medical terms including symptoms, diseases, drugs and treatments. Since the appearance of the first edition in 1990, significant developments have occured...

Rediscover your zest for life and inspire your soul. This pocket-sized book offers you a wealth of postures, routines and techniques to help you maximize your energy levels. It draws...