Physical Illness & Disease

At a time when chronic pain and other conditions have reached epidemic proportions, and the medical model is coming up short for so many, Mind Your Body shares the evidence-based practices that can help deliver listeners from hopelessness to freedom. Psychotherapist and leading mind-body clinician Nicole Sachs teaches listeners about mind-body medicine—which helped her overcome her own debilitating pain and dark prognosis—and how to turn inward using her revolutionary JournalSpeak practice.

Tune out the world with brown noise. Brown noise can promote relaxation, improve focus and sleep quality by blocking external sounds through its roaring sound frequencies. This 12-hour track is designed to support long-term focus and sleep quality overnight.

Tune out the world and unwind at the end of a long day with white noise. White noise can promote relaxation and improve sleep quality by blocking external noise, and this 12-hour track is designed to support your sleep overnight.

Despite all our scientific advances, which have allowed us to prevent and treat so many deadly diseases, almost one in two people will develop cancer in the U.S. In Fasting Cancer, Dr. Valter Longo, one of the leading scientists in the field of nutrition and cancer, reveals the results of decades of research on the fasting and nutrition technology-based studies to defeat cancer in the body, making only tumor cells much more vulnerable to therapy while protecting the healthy cells.

Measles, once seemingly defeated, is resurgent around the globe. Why, at a time when biomedical science is so advanced, do parents turn away from vaccination, endangering their own children and the health of the wider population? Using a combination of patient narrative, historical analysis, and scientific research, Dr. Adam Ratner, pediatrician and infectious disease specialist, argues that the reawakening of measles and the subsequent coronavirus pandemic are bellwethers of forgotten knowledge—indicators of decaying trust in science and an underfunded public health infrastructure.

Every day we draw in two thousand gallons of air—and thousands of living things. From the ground to the stratosphere, the air teems with invisible life. This last great biological frontier remains so mysterious that it took over two years for scientists to finally agree that the COVID pandemic was caused by an airborne virus. In Air-Borne, award-winning New York Times columnist and author Carl Zimmer leads us on an odyssey through the living atmosphere and through the history of its discovery.

This book combines proven meditation techniques, calming affirmations, and soothing visualizations designed to help you relax, unwind, and drift into a peaceful slumber.

Dr. Peter Diamond, a seasoned cardiologist with 45 years of experience, unveils a captivating journey into heart health. Dr. Diamond's book takes a unique approach by focusing on the root causes of these ailments in individual patients, rather than relying solely on medications and tests. Within this book, you'll explore the intricate landscape of heart-related illnesses and their associated risk factors, including hypertension, diabetes, lipid imbalances, sleep disorders, and chronic stress.

Renowned brain hacker Keith Barry has spent his career mastering the science of hypnosis and sleep, aiding countless individuals in overcoming destructive sleep patterns while establishing new, beneficial habits. Now, he wants to help you. In this transformative program, Keith unveils his unique approach – integrating hypnosis, neuroscience and brain-hacking techniques to assist anyone who is struggling to attain deep, rejuvenating sleep.

With over 17,000 known diseases affecting humans, and countless poisons, carcinogens and toxins in our environment, it's a miracle that our bodies manage to keep us alive. And that is, of course, if they don't betray us themselves, whether through cancers or autoimmune conditions. Biomedical researcher Professor John Tregoning tells the unlikely story of how, against all odds, we manage to stay alive. Taking an organ-by-organ tour of the human body, Tregoning embarks on his own experimental quest, testing 'life-extending' diets and exercise regimes to separate fact from fad.

Your whole life you’ve been programmed to believe that your body is like a car and your doctor is like a mechanic. This limiting belief has led to TRILLIONS of dollars generated by an industry with no competition. Those that have been strategically tricked to trust this monopoly have been over-tested, over-diagnosed and over-treated. This vicious cycle has left millions of people in darkness. In this book, Dr. Kevin Reese exposes the secret schemes of this Medical Monopoly. Pray for him.

Winter can be a challenging time to stay healthy, as the cold temperatures and shorter days often lead to more time indoors, which can increase the risk of illness. But with some mindful habits and strategies, you can keep your body and mind in top shape all season long.

One morning, while shaving, the comedian Mark Steel noticed that one side of his neck seemed larger than the other. After a whistlestop tour of assorted medical professionals, a consultant delivered the ominous words that would define the next months of his life: ‘I’m afraid it’s not good news, Mr Steel’. A frank and funny diary of one man’s rather trying year, this is an unforgettable and uplifting story of getting ill, getting on with it, and getting better.

A lack of sleep can disrupt your personal life, your work life, and your relationships in ways that can’t be explained. In this short audiobook, Dr. Kevin Reese breaks down the root causes of sleep deprivation (insomnia) and teaches you how to reverse them quickly. If you’re willing to put in the work, your sleep solution is around the corner.

What is our immune system, and how does it work? A vast array of cells, proteins and chemicals spring into action whenever our bodies are damaged, but immunity is not something you can see, touch, or feel. It can fight off malicious bacteria and viruses, locate cancerous growths, and even rewire our brains—but sometimes our own tissues can get caught in its crossfire, with catastrophic consequences. Humans may be the most disease-ridden animals on the planet. Professor John Trowsdale shows how the immune system protects us, and how our bodies invest huge resources to keep it running.

Tired of tossing and turning at night? Do you go to sleep only to wake up feeling even more tired than the night before? Bedtime Stories for Stressed Adults: Mythical Gods and Heroes takes you on a calming journey through the timeless worlds of Greek, Norse, Roman, and Egyptian mythology, weaving together relaxation and inspiration to lull you into restful sleep.

If you feel something’s off in your gut and have unpleasant symptoms yet don’t know why—According to the NIH, one of the best ways to help heal the gut is through diet. Take it to a new level and use medicinal herbs and plants with proven powerful gut health benefits. If you often want to go back to bed just as your day is supposed to be in full swing—You need to know about the gut-brain axis! It's a proven link between your gut health and the energy levels in your brain and body! The culprits of your tiredness may be hiding right under your nose: On your plate.

HÁBITOS SENCILLOS Y PASO A PASO: PORQUE AL ENTENDER EL SUEÑO DE LOS BEBÉS, DUERMEN ELLOS ¡Y DORMIMOS TODOS! ¿Sabías que está demostrado que todos los padres primerizos pierden cientos de horas de sueño en los primeros años de vida de sus hijos? Este libro va a ponerle remedio a eso. Una obra cercana y práctica para que los padres y madres entiendan qué es y cómo funciona nuestro sueño, porqué es crucial para una buena salud y, sobre todo, cómo conseguir que las rutinas de sueño de sus hijos se desarrollen de forma correcta.

They were part of the Baby Boomer vanguard, three boys thrown together in a 1950s Southern California subdivision looking like most other boys of that era. Under coonskin hats they ran free all summer long inventing their own games and endless challenges, fought imaginary Indians and pirates in a nearby orange grove, and on occasion battled a neighborhood bully or two. Their greatest enemy, however, was an infectious disease called polio – a paralyzing scourge that maimed and too-often killed little kids.

Navigating Functional Neurological Disorder (FND) can feel isolating and overwhelming. This comprehensive guide provides the tools, insights, and strategies needed to build resilience, manage symptoms, and embrace life fully. Designed for those seeking practical, supportive ways to live well with FND, this book combines expert insights with actionable exercises to empower readers on their journey.

Join author Shannon Weber as she takes listeners on her journey through infertility and her path to recovery. In this poignant narrative, Shannon explores the profound impact of the mind on our emotions and well-being. As she navigates the heartache and healing associated with infertility, she embarks on a journey of self-discovery, gaining insight into how her thoughts contribute to her pain.

This book offers you the opportunity to try and address musculo/skeletal pain from the comfort of your own home, it is designed as a guide to complement what western medicine offers and NOT to replace it. The book describes what can cause musculo/skeletal pain and offers a technique to guide you through how to relieve trigger points that could be the underlying cause.

Santé des Articulations 101 est un guide complet et accessible pour comprendre, prévenir et soulager les douleurs articulaires. Que vous souffriez d’arthrite, de bursite ou de simples tensions dues au quotidien, ce livre vous offre des solutions concrètes pour retrouver une liberté de mouvement.

There is no one-size-fits-all guide to your cycle. But registered nurse Amy Hammer arms you with a strong foundation in physiology and hormonal health, explores historical and sociocultural aspects of women's health, and reimagines the phases of the menstrual cycle as aligning with the four seasons to provide a detailed guide for living well. Also included are nutritive recipes, supportive movement practices, and self-care rituals and recipes to guide you through each phase of the menstrual cycle and of life.

Covid is "over," right? If only that were true. Thousands of studies now show in the clearest of terms that Covid's initial infection is just the tip of the iceberg. Yet confusion, misinformation, disinformation, and resistance toward prevention clouds nearly every aspect of this preventable disease. This inclusive book is a guide to making changes that produce results, whether it's finding a low-key prevention tool that works, getting a loved one to take less risks, or balancing Covid safety and mental wellness.