Secondhand Health Books

FROM THE AUTHOR OF THE SUNDAY TIMES BESTSELLER DEAR LIFE AND BREATHTAKING, A MAJOR TV DRAMA'Profoundly moving and at the same time wildly inspiring' Rob Delaney'The best narrative non-fiction I've...

For anyone trying to understand the impossible strains placed on our medical workers during the COVID-19 pandemic, this book is indispensable. _____________________________'A furious dispatch from the front line of the...

When a family member drinks to excess, the repercussions for the health and well-being of all involved are profound and long-lasting. While it has always been accepted that alcoholism is...

Sugar is toxic, addictive and everywhere. So what chance do you have of living sugar-free? With busy lives and little time left for cooking we find ourselves relying on a...

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...

Have you ever wondered why things happen the way they do? Whether some things are just meant to be? Or what role your free will plays in creating your destiny?These...

All women face menopause, but the passage is seldom easy. Distracting symptoms, confusing medical advice, unsympathetic reactions from loved ones, and the scornful attitudes of society at large often make...

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...

Let Janey show you how to:* enhance your health and well-being - from raw food to superfoods, and natural remedies to alternative therapies* discover natural skincare and beauty - make-up...

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...

Science has proven that low GI, slowly digested carbohydrates, are key to healthy and sustained weight loss. THE LOW GI COOKBOOK brings you over 70 tempting recipes based on these...

Patrick Holford's first major book, The Optimum Nutrition Bible, dealt with the effect of good nutrition for the body. Optimum Nutrition for the Mind concentrates on what good nutrition will...

In an ageing society, care homes have become an increasingly important provider of services to older people at the end-of-life. One of the main themes running through this book concerns...

The abuse, neglect and exploitation of older people in community and residential care settings is increasingly being recognised and addressed as a serious social concern in Britain. In Canada, where...

Acupressure is an ancient healing art which uses the fingers to press key points on the surface of the skin and stimulate the body's natural self-curative abilities. Safe and easy...

Debra Daley looks at more than 50 common health conditions and explains how specific exercises can help to reduce their symptoms and stave off illness. Along with the hard evidence...

This text is designed to help people with spinal cord injury - and their family members and friends - during the rehabilitation process and the journey that follows. It reviews...

Current projections indicate that by 2050 the number of people aged over 80 years old will rise to 395 million and that by this date 25-30% of people over the...

Practical and heavily illustrated, Food is Medicine is the best guide on the market for explaining the healing properties of the foods we eat. With an understanding that specific foods...

Why do Oscar winners live for an average of four years longer than other Hollywood actors? Who experiences the most stress - the decision-makers or those who carry out their...

Fast, practical fixes to help you relax, unwind and bring you instant calm. Modern life is full of stresses and strains and makes ever greater demands on our physical and...

If your teenager shows signs of having an eating disorder, you may hope that, with the right mix of love, encouragement, and parental authority, he or she will just ""snap...

Margaret Mills was crippled as a young woman, but was determined not to let it hold her back. When orthodox treatment could do nothing for her, she used her nurse's...

Compiled from real life diaries kept by a mother and daughter, this moving book shows how one family faced up to and overcame teenage depression and eating disorders. Full of...

The health world is abuzz with the very latest research into the role your gut plays in overall health. In this book, the first of its kind, you'll discover how...

Deborah Mackin has created an exercise programme aimed specifically at new mothers that presents a realistic, safe and encouraging approach to re-shaping your body after childbirth, with easy-to-understand explanations as...

The centres of 'spinning energy' in your body are known as the chakras. They help you to maintain your physical, emotional and spiritual balance, and this beautiful Healing Handbook allows...

Are you fed up with restrictive dieting? Do you feel you've tried everything before and failed? Then this plan is for you. This is different. This will work.Joe Wicks is...

The second book by the record-breaking bestselling author Joe Wicks.Eat more. Build muscle. Burn fat. Lean in 15: The Shape Plan introduces a new way of eating and training to...

Chef Trisha Lewis was days away from her 30th birthday when she set herself the goal of losing over half her body weight. She weighed 27 stone and was often...

THE SUNDAY TIMES BESTSELLER Lamb doner. Chicken tikka masala. Turkey burger. Doughnuts. If you think this doesn't sound like diet food, then think again. Tom Kerridge shows how you can...

Start your journey to better health and fitness now with The Body Coach and the bestselling diet book of all time!Eat more. Exercise less. Lose fat.In his first book, Joe...

Peri-peri chicken, cottage pie, fudgy chocolate brownies - this is diet food with a difference. Following on from the No.1 bestseller Lose Weight for Good, top chef Tom Kerridge shows...

With Keto For One, get 100 delicious dishes for every meal of the day-perfectly proportioned and macro-balanced. Single-serve cooking is one of the biggest challenges when trying to adhere to...