Secondhand Health Books

How do we know whether a particular treatment really works? How reliable is the evidence? And how do we ensure that research into medical treatments best meets the needs of...

World-renowned plastic surgeon Anthony Youn, MD, presents a ground-breaking book on how to look look younger, firmer and wrinkle-free without surgery or invasive treatments.You don't have to spend a lot...

Lose weight without giving up the foods you love with the Every Other Day Diet.Featured on BBCs Horizon: Eat, Fast and Live Longer this diet programme could not be easier...

Most of us are aware of the importance of avoiding chemicals in our diet, but how many of us think to do the same for our beauty regime? This well...

*The No.1 Sunday Times Bestseller James Smith has already changed thousands of lives with his international phenomenon Not A Diet Book. Are you ready to change yours? Are you sick...

"Nourishment will change the way you eat and the way you think."-Mark Schatzker, author of The Dorito Effect"[Provenza is] a wise observer of the land and the animals [and] becomes...

Being honest about bloating is something Irish-born blogger Maeve Madden has never shied away from. In fact, her social media channels depict her real-life battle with IBS and PCOS, as...

Everywoman's complete guide to looking and feeling great; with the impressive effects of Body Control Pilates Perfect Body is a truly holistic and definitive guide to looking good - top...

Foreword by Jennifer Lawrence.Expert celebrity trainer Dalton Wong and health writer Kate Faithfull-Williams show that by taking 15 minutes - that's just 1% of your day - you can change...

Good breathing patterns are vital to good health yet almost one person in seven experiences asthma at some time in their life and many suffer from aggravated symptoms on account...

Contrary to popular belief, healthy food does not need to be boring. In this invaluable cookbook, Patrick Holford, bestselling author of The Optimum Nutrition Bible, has teamed up with top...

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,...

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,...

The first aid manual, in its 9th edition

After being diagnosed with multiple sclerosis, Dermot O'Connor dedicated his life to discovering the key ways in which you can not only live with, but also recover from, life-threatening illness....

From the author of the bestselling 5:2 Fast Diet and Fast Diet Recipe Book. Mimi Spencer presents the super-fast 6-week programme to kickstart your Fast Diet for summer.

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...

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...

International bestselling authors of YOU: The Owner's Manual and YOU: On a Diet give you all the tools and know-how to stay young and defy the ageing process. Drawing lively...

The Instant New York Times BestsellerEat clean, get lean!Losing weight can be simple--get back to basics on your plate, harness the power of intermittent fasting for quick results, save time...

Oprah Winfrey is one of the most celebrated women in the world - she's also one of the most famous yo-yo dieters. "It has been the battle of my life,"...

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...

Pumping iron: Packed with simple clearly explained exercises for the abdominals, upper and lower body, advice on doing repetitions with free weights and how to use weight machines and stretch...

Life expectancy is increasing, but this is only good news if you stay well and can enjoy it. The 10 Secrets of Healthy Ageing draws on the latest research findings,...

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...

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...

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...

Yes! You can lose a stone in a month and my trial dieters proved it. By following my brand new, simple, step-by-step 28-day plan, you'll see dramatic results like never...

The ultimately practical Yoga class in a book. This book and CD set aims to bring all the benefits of a yoga trainer into the home. It includes a CD...

Over the last decade, Carol Gray's Social Stories approach has become established as a highly effective way of teaching social and life skills to children on the autism spectrum. Taking...

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...

More than 800,000 people in the UK are currently affected by dementia, a figure set to increase as the population ages. This book, addressed to carers and loved ones, explores...

Soul-Centered presents a contemporary, mainstream view of meditation in an 8-week program that delivers time-tested techniques to cultivate an effective daily meditation practice. Inspired by and based on Sarah McLean's...

We all have inner beauty. This is your one-stop handbook to nurturing beauty and wellbeing from the inside out. Combining ancient wisdom with modern-day mindfulness, this book shows you how...

Multiple Sclerosis is recognised as a growing problem. In some Scandinavian countries, Holland, Britain and North America, the number of sufferers is rising by the day. In the UK alone,...