Health

A powerful call for a paradigm shift in heart disease therapy.
Based on the groundbreaking results of a twenty-year nutritional study by Dr. Esselstyn, a preeminent researcher and clinician, this book illustrates that a plant-based, oil-free diet can not only prevent and stop the progression of heart disease but can also reverse its effects.
The proof lies in the incredible outcomes for patients who have followed Dr. Esselstyn's program, including a number of patients in his original study who had been told by th... read more

This easy to read patient handbook provides the reader with an active self-treatment plan to quickly and effectively treat and prevent the return of your neck pain and other related pains, such as shoulder pain and headaches. Most people can abolish even long-term pain by themselves if they carefully follow the programme described in this book.

This completely new edition of the New Zealand First Aid Handbook has been revised and updated by the Order of St John and is its official training manual. Accidents and emergencies can occur at any time and in any place - and the action of people first on the scene often determines the outcome. The information in this comprehensive guide is essential for a wide variety of situations, from road accidents to bush walks, from the workplace to the home. You can make a difference.  Just some of the information included in t... read more

More than ten thousand New Zealanders have Parkinson's disease, but many thousands more are dealing with it every day - relatives and friends, carers and health professionals. Informative, practical and uplifting, this is a book for anyone with Parkinson's and for those who support them. It contains answers to the questions you might ask about Parkinson's, from symptoms and diagnosis to the latest treatments and therapies, as well as the most recent medical research into stem cells and gene therapy. Drawing on her own experienc... read more

This is the only book you need to understand and treat your thyroid condition. Combining the expertise of two pioneers in the field - world-renowned thyroid specialist Kenneth Ain, M.D., and bestselling thyroid author and bioethicist M. Sara Rosenthal, Ph.D. - "The Complete Thyroid Book" provides all the essential information on the diagnosis, options, and treatment of thyroid disease. Completely updated with the latest research, this book provides a comprehensive look at tests, scans, and state-of-the-art therapies and treatments ... read more

A practical self-help guide for anyone who has suffered a stroke and is seeking information to speed their return to health. It is the author's personal story of having a stroke whilst cycling in the Himalayas. The book describes his determined journey toward rehabilitation and, finally, to getting back on his bike.

Heart disease is the biggest killer in our modern age, yet its causes - and just how much we can do to prevent it - are still not fully appreciated. In this authoritative yet easy to understand book, leading cardiologist Dr Arthur Agatston shares what years of working in the field have taught him - that not only is heart disease preventable but in many cases it is highly treatable. Part One of this important new book in the "South Beach" series looks at the most recent findings on the underlying causes of coronary artery disease; t... read more

New edition of this highly controversial and campaigning book that reveals the truth about the pills and procedures your doctor prescribes and offers proven alternatives for diagnosing, preventing and treating many illnesses. Includes updated information on all the most recent health issues - vaccination, HRT, Viagra, IVF and more. Every year, 1.17 million British people - a population the size of Birmingham - are put in a hospital bed by a medical procedure gone wrong. And 80 per cent of most of the treatments we take for granted ... read more

264 full colour cards Ideal study aid for medical and nursing students and healthcare trainees

Get out of pain and stay out of pain with the McKenzie Method. The McKenzie Method has helped literally millions of people around the world become pain-free. In this fully illustrated, easy-to-follow book, its founder, renowned physiotherapist Robin McKenzie, shares his innovative programme, which is becoming the first treatment of choice for back and neck care in over 30 countries. In Seven Steps to a Pain-free Life you'll read about: common causes of lower back and neck pain; the vital role discs play in back and neck health; the... read more

Dementia is an illness you wouldn't wish on your worst enemy.Yet many people see it as an inevitable part of growing old.The great news is that there are practical things you can do to protect yourself against dementia-it's never too late! Dr Michael Valenzuela explains what dementia is and exactly what you can do to avoid getting it.

For the millions of tired people who feel out of balance, this book contains a 14 day energy diet which will help recharge the body's cells. From the bestselling author of "The Liver Cleansing Diet".

Do you want to lose fat, double testosterone, get the perfect posterior or give your partner a fifteen-minute female orgasm? Whatever your physical goal, "The 4-Hour Body" eclipses every other health manual by sharing the best kept secrets in the latest science and research to provide new strategies for redesigning the human body. And you don't need to exhaust yourself. International bestselling author, Timothy Ferriss, helps you reach your true genetic potential in 3-6 months with a commitment of less than four hours per week. You... read more

The definitive book of yoga therapy, this groundbreaking work comes to you from the medical editor of the country

More than 9 million young people between the ages of 6 and 19 - comprising nearly 17 per cent of the population - are considered overweight or obese, according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. Written in clear, straightforward language, "Living with Obesity" provides teens with the information they need to understand obesity and its treatments. This practical new guide discusses changing behaviors in order to achieve a healthy lifestyle, long-term approaches for achieving and maintaining weight, strategies for dea... read more

A pre-diabetes diagnosis is a wake-up call. And with this book, you can make the lifestyle changes you need to ensure your good health. The book guides you not only through what to eat and when, but how to prepare delicious, healthy meals such as:Honey?Oat Bran BreadLayered Veggie CasseroleCold Roasted Red Pepper SoupRoasted Garlic Mashed PotatoesStrawberry-Banana SorbetReversing a diagnosis can be daunting, but with this guide, you learn to take the process one step--and one meal--at a time.

Today we are living longer than ever before, and a few of us can expect to live to 100 or more. But many people feel that they will inevitably suffer the diseases of old age in their final years. Pharmaceutical companies have spent billions of dollars trying to find a cure for the "diseases of aging"they may have found ways to stem some of the symptoms, but they have yet to find a panacea. Yet there are places in the world where, all along, people have commonly lived to 100 or more without suffering so much as a headache. How d... read more