Secondhand Health Books

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...

Written for those who are affected by the addiction of a loved one, this book sets out the complex realities of dependency by looking at how addiction can become the...

Josie Gibson lost over 5 stone in 6 months, going from a size 20 to a 10. She cut out sugar and processed food and created a healthy diet that...

Parkinson's is a progressive, neurological disorder which can affect all activities including talking, walking, swallowing and writing. Up to 120,000 people in the UK have Parkinson's (one in 500 of...

'The most honest, most revealing - and funniest - exploration of male mental health I have ever read' Adam Kay'Matt Rudd may have written the most important book in a...

Abandoning nappies is a major developmental milestone but toilet training cannot be forced or hurried, especially if a child is not ready. This book will help you decide the right...

James Wong is back, putting his ethnobotanical expertise to use once again, with over 100 new, natural, cheap and easy remedies, showing you and those around you how to have...

Join the revolution! From the fitness and nutrition guru who transformed the diets of Beyonce, Jay-Z and Pharrell Williams comes practical advice and tools for switching to a plant-based lifestyle....

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...

YOGA, MEET LIFE. Sometimes an hour-long yoga class is the only chance we get to connect meaningfully with our bodies and our minds during an otherwise hectic week. For a...

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...

This introduction explains the history and the theory behind Pilates, now one of the most popular exercise classes in gyms throughout the UK. Highly rated by celebrities, professional dancers, sportspeople...

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...

A book for the menopause years and beyond. Authors Paula Mee and Kate O'Brien had a lot of questions when they reached menopause. While doctors were matter-of-fact and friends had...

According to recent figures, back pain has now reached epidemic proportions with millions of people across the globe experiencing severe muscular pain every year - in fact, over 4 million...

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...

More than 59 million Americans suffer from a thyroid condition, which can severely hinder metabolism and stand in the way of weight loss. The Thyroid Diet Plan can help you...

The message is simple: excellent food is available at affordable prices. You just have to know what you're looking for - and where to find it.Shrewd Food is the definitive...

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...

10 Years Younger, launched in April 2004, was the first lifestyle series on British television to feature cosmetic surgery. Since then, increased acceptability, availability and affordability have prompted a massive...

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...

Most men want to flatten their stomachs - and here's how to do it, from the people who really know. "The Abs Diet" is a three-pronged attack on the abs...

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...

This book provides simple, wholesome and nutritious recipes for family meals; quick lunches, tasty puddings and cakes - and you don't have to spend hours slaving over a hot stove,...

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...

*The No.1 Sunday Times Bestseller Are you ready to change your life? Are you sick of always wearing black and getting undressed in the dark? Are you fixated with a...

'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,...

Relief workers face rapidly changing and complex environments, new disease patterns, enormous humanitarian needs and relatively limited resources. The authors of this book use their experience in the area to...

With more than 180 low-carb recipes, beautiful photographs, meal plans and an explanation of the Atkins diet and how to follow it effectively, this is the must-have book for all...

You are not what you eat - you are what you can digest. This fascinating book outlines why good digestion is vital to your overall health and how you can...

Every day people realise that running is one of the simplest, cheapest and most effective ways to feel good, get fit, gain confidence and relieve stress. For newcomers, though, the...

A clinical guide to occupational health, this edition has been revised to cover all legislative changes, and the chapters on evaluating workplace exposure have been reorganized. It covers medicine and...

An introduction to yoga for any student interested in the philosophy that underlies the postures. It brings the Indian teaching of yoga into a western context by means of White...

'A guide to counteract medical misogyny' New Scientist'The world's most famous - and outspoken - gynaecologist' GuardianIn The Menopause Manifesto internationally renowned, New York Times bestselling author Dr Jen Gunter...

Foreword by Dr Roger HendersonGot a health problem but not sure when to call the doctor? Look no further than the Good Housekeeping 1000 Home Remedies - your essential guide...