Fast Asleep (Aust/Nz Edition) by Michael Mosley

$29.99 AUD

Category: Health and Wellbeing

Can’t sleep? Who better to deliver the recipe for a peaceful night based on groundbreaking sleep science than the bestselling author of The Fast 800, The Clever Guts Diet and The 8-week Blood Sugar Diet.A good night’s sleep is essential for a healthy brain and body. So why do so many of us struggle to s leep well?   In Fast Asleep, Dr Michael Mosley explains what happens when we sleep, what triggers common sleep problems and why standard advice rarely works.   Prone to insomnia, he has taken part in numerous sleep experiments and tested every remedy going. The result is a radical, four-week programme, based on the latest science, designed to help you re-establish a healthy sleep pattern in record time.   With plenty of surprising advice including tips for teenagers, people working night shifts and those prone to jet lag, plus recipes which will boost your deep sleep by improving your gut microbiome, Fast Asleep provides the tools you need to sleep better, reduce stress and feel happier. ...Show more

Raising Ryland — Our Story of Parenting a Transgender Child by Hillary Whittington

$9.99 AUD

$29.99 (66% off)

Category: Parenting

This powerful, moving story-which has already touched more than seven million through a viral video created by the Whittington family-is a mother's first-hand account of her emotional choice to embrace her transgender child. When Hillary and Jeff Whittington posted a YouTube video chronicling their five -year-old son Ryland's transition from girl to boy, they didn't expect it to be greeted with such fervor. Beautiful and moving, the video documenting Hillary's and Jeff's love for their child instantly went viral and has been seen by more than seven million viewers since its posting in May 2014. Now for the first time, they tell their story in full, offering an emotional and moving account of their journey alongside their exceptional child. After they discovered their daughter Ryland was deaf at age one and needed cochlear implants, the Whittingtons spent nearly four years successfully teaching Ryland to speak. But once Ryland gained the power of speech, it was time for them to listen as Ryland insisted, "I am a boy!" And listen they did. After learning that forty-one percent of people who identify as transgender attempt to take their own lives, Hillary and her husband Jeff made it their mission to support their child-no matter what. From the earliest stages of deciphering Ryland through clothing choices to examining the difficult conversations that have marked every stage of Ryland's transition, Hillary Whittington shares her experiences as a mother through it all, demonstrating both the resistance and support that their family has encountered as they try to erase the stigma surrounding the word "transgender." In telling her family's story, she hopes she can assist the world in accepting that even children as young as five, can have profound and impactful things to say and share. What emerges is a powerful story of unconditional love, accepting others for who they are, and doing what's right, regardless of whether those around you understand it. ...Show more

Modern Grandparenting: Advice and Activities for Smart Grandparents by June Loves

$29.99 AUD

Category: Parenting

The 55+ age group in Australia counts for 24 per cent of the population and 56 per cent of the wealth (ABS). However, with greater wealth, better health and longevity comes increased responsibility to help out young families, especially when both parents have to work to make ends meet. Modern Grandparen ting is a comforting, friendly and useful read for grandparents, especially those who are feeling bewildered about the options available to entertain children in today's tech-dominated world. Grandparents play a vital role in their grandchildren's lives. Grandparenting can be joyous, but it can also be tricky, challenging and frequently chaotic. And there are no courses on becoming a grandparent. It just happens. One day you're not a grandparent. The next day you are. However not every grandparenting experience is a bed of roses. Sometimes when you return home from a visit to the grandchildren, or when you close the door as the last grandchild disappears down the garden path, you can be left a shadow of your energetic, enthusiastic and independent self. This book will help you survive grandparenting. You can be a grandparent of the highest order yet. ...Show more

Clever Guts Diet by Michael Mosley

$14.99 AUD

$29.99 (50% off)

Category: Health and Wellbeing

THE NO. 1 BESTSELLER AUSTRALIAN AND NEW ZEALAND EDITION "I haven't felt this good in years." Sophie, 29, former sufferer of IBS (irritable bowel syndrome) Your gut is astonishingly clever. It contains millions of neurons - as many as you would find in the brain of a cat - and is home to the microbiome, an army of microbes that influences your mood, weight and immune system. In this groundbreaking book, Dr Mosley takes us on a revelatory journey through the gut, showing how junk food and overuse of antibiotics have wiped out many "good" gut bacteria, leading to a modern plague of allergies, food intolerances and obesity. Setting the record straight on everything from prebiotics to probiotics, fermented foods to fasting, Dr Mosley provides scientifically proven ways to control your appetite and boost your mood. The Clever Guts Diet is packed with delicious, healing recipes, menu plans, checklists and tips - all the tools you need to transform your gut and change the way you eat forever. "I am one of the few people to have seen their own guts in action, and I can honestly say it was one of the most remarkable and informative experiences of my scientific career. In this book I'll tell you how your gut makes you who you are, and what you can do about it." - Dr Michael Mosley Praise for The Clever Guts Diet 'Written by the world's top "gut health guru", Mosely's new book is a balanced and evidence-based account of how it all works. Now the lay person can implement a diet plan and understand why it's going to work.' Nobel Prize winner, Professor Barry Marshall, Marshall Centre for Infectious Diseases Research and Training 'The life-changing new plan that'll make you healthier, happier and slimmer.' Daily Mail 'This book contains a very clear summary of the latest research and hopefully will go far to teach the public about our science (for which I am very grateful!).' Dr Nicholas Chia, Microbiome Program, Mayo Institute 'A fascinating journey exploring the gut and its tiny inhabitants. As Michael Mosley points out, we are only just beginning to get to grips with this mysterious world. Do try his pumpkin porridge or purple sauerkraut and examine your gut feelings.' Dr Roy Taylor, Professor of Medicine and Metabolism, Newcastle University (UK) 'Clever Guts is very well researched and well written. I'm a dermatologist with a particular interest in eczema and acne, and this emerging area of research is making us all reconsider how important gut health is and what we can do to optimise it.' Dr Clare Tait, Consultant Dermatologist at the Royal Perth Hospital and Fellow, Royal College of Physicians 'Dr Mosley, one of the world's leading writers covering nutrition and health, does it again with a very informative and entertaining book. Follow his advice for better gut health.' Dr Valter Longo, Director of the University of Southern California Longevity Institute 'A must read for all parents who want to understand the importance of good gut health in their children. This humorous, easy to read book has the potential to change a lot of lives.' Professor Desiree Silva, Consultant Paediatrician, University of Western Australia ...Show more

How to Lose a Few Kegs Without Really Trying by Gus Worland

$9.99 AUD

$29.99 (66% off)

Category: Health Diet

10 tips for less fat and more fit - a funny, no-BS guide by popular radio host Gus Worland, with a foreword by Hugh Jackman Gus Worland weighed 150 kegs, but whenever he tried to slim down he failed. Lettuce leaf diets left him hungry, hard-core training left him sore and sorry, and thousands of dollars of gym equipment left him broke. Then he found out he was doing it all wrong. With the help of health and fitness trainer Brad Pamp, his best mate Hugh Jackman and his family, Gus discovered he could lose a few kegs without really trying.* In this no-BS guide with a foreword by Hugh Jackman, Gus, now 45 kilos lighter, shares his story and sets out 10 tips for less fat and more fit. Find out: * How Gus did it * Tricks and tips for eating better without realising * Why you don't have to ban beer or bacon. In fact, a few beers are okay and you NEED to eat fat if you want to lose weight* * Why walking is NOT for old people * How to do more exercise without really noticing * Why hard-core training rarely works - unless you're Hugh Jackman * and more. *Everything in this guide is tried and tested ...Show more

Not a Diet Book: The Must-Have Fitness Book from the World's Favourite Personal Trainer (PB) by James Smith

$9.99 AUD

$32.99 (69% off)

Category: Health Diet

This is NOT a diet book Are you ready to change your life? Welcome to the James Smith revolution. Self-confessed disruptor of a billion-dollar diet industry, James is armed with every tool you'll ever need to achieve incredible results from dieting, training, and staying in shape to identifying the fa ds, phonies and nonsense that get in the way of genuinely lasting progress. But this is so much more than just losing fat. It's getting to the root of why you always wear black; why you get undressed in the dark; why eating the foods you love make you feel guilty; why you're afraid to step into the gym; why your confidence is at an all-time low; and how all of this is having a negative impact upon all areas of your life, relationships and happiness. So, be prepared to transform your attitudes, fix bad habits, lose fat, gain confidence, and become the best possible version of yourself with the last 'diet' book you'll ever need. It's so much simpler than everyone wants you to believe... ble version of yourself with the last 'diet' book you'll ever need. It's so much simpler than everyone wants you to believe... ...Show more

Holding Your Hand - A Breast Cancer Companion by Jennifer King

$12.99 AUD

Category: Heath Cancer

The author, a mammographer working with breast cancer patients, was familiar with the processes and treatments of breast cancer, but her unexpected diagnosis left her desperately wanting some guidance to coping with the overwhelming emotions and challenges that lay ahead..She uses her breast cancer expe rience as a way of offering what helped her cope and find serenity and acceptance of the enormous changes in her life. Her writing is honest, sensitive, relatable and practical. Her aim is to be your companion throughout your recovery, supporting, comforting and encouraging you at all times with ideas and suggestions that worked for her through the various stags and treatments of breast cancer. ...Show more

The Longevity List: Myth busting the top ways to live a long and healthy life by Merlin Thomas

$14.99 AUD

$34.99 (57% off)

Category: Health and Wellbeing

Red wine is good for us. Alcohol is bad for us. Cut out sugar. Eat less fat. Eat more fat. Every day we're bombarded by often-contradictory advice on what to do to keep ourselves healthy. How can we separate fact from fad? Written by medical clinician Merlin Thomas, this is the ultimate myth-busting gui de to what will help you live a long and healthy life. Professor Thomas looks at each item on the "longevity list," analyzes why it's come to be considered a health priority, and gives his scientifically backed verdict on how much attention we really need to pay to it. Along the way you'll discover stacks of intriguing, entertaining, and often very funny facts. Why do people get drunk more quickly on champagne? Is caffeine really a performance-enhancing drug? Can chocolate improve your sex life? This is the one-stop checklist to living a life that might just see you reach your 100th birthday and beyond ...Show more

Blueprint for Health: Discover the Four Pillars of Life: Nutrition, Movement, Mindset and Sleep by James Duigan

$9.99 AUD

$29.99 (66% off)

Category: Health Diet

From celebrity trainer and renowned fitness author James Duigan comes his most comprehensive wellbeing title yet. Expanding his bestselling 'Clean & Lean' philosophy far beyond simply food and exercise, this book covers James's four fundamental 'pillars' of health: nutrition, movement, mindset and s leep. Like the four tyres on a car, if one of these areas is neglected, it can have a knock-on effect on your whole health and wellbeing. For each 'pillar', James begins by helping readers to understand and engage with the underlying philosophy, since he firmly believes that any change you want to see in your body needs to take place in your mind first. In easily digestible question and answer format he helps you realise why and how you need to alter different parts of your life. He then shares 80 delicious recipes and a series of simple movement and mindset exercises to detoxify your diet and behaviour, and guide you gently towards balance in each area of life. This essential body blueprint will empower you not only to eat and look better, but also to feel and think better, thereby 'switching on' your body's capacity to function at its highest level. James will inspire you to become the best, happiest and fittest version of yourself possible, with a lean, strong and healthy body, and an absolute zest for life. ...Show more

Reflexology Kit by WYNN, CLAIRE

$14.99 AUD

$16.99 (11% off)

Category: Meditation | Series: Pamper Me

Holistic-health enthusiasts will love practising reflexology with this awesome kit that features our own designed reflexology socks! A great way to empower people's bodies and minds to heal themselves through the stimulation of reflexes in the feet, hands and face, reflexology can also help release blo ckages in the flow of energy around the body and stimulate the circulatory and lymphatic systems.  The beautiful design makes this perfect pamper pack the ideal gift for someone special. • easy-to-follow labelled reflexology socks• 64-page instructional book • activation card to access 45 minutes of online instructional massage videos ...Show more

Strength in Stillness by Bob Roth

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$19.99 (25% off)

Category: Meditation

A simple, straightforward exploration of Transcendental Meditation and its benefits from world authority Bob Roth. Oprah Winfrey and Jerry Seinfeld. Ray Dalio and Ellen DeGeneres. Gwyneth Paltrow and Howard Stern. Tom Hanks and Gisele Bundchen. What do they have in common? The answer is a Transcendent al Meditation teacher named Bob Roth, who has spent the past forty-five years helping many thousands of people access their innate creativity and power through this simple, nonreligious technique. Roth's students range from titans of business and the arts to federal prisoners, from war-scarred veterans to overworked moms and dads. Medical experts agree that the epidemic of stress is damaging our physical and emotional health at younger and younger ages. While there is no one single cure, the Transcendental Meditation technique is a simple practice that dramatically changes how we respond to stress and life's challenges. With scientifically proven benefits- reduced stress and anxiety, and improved focus, sleep, resilience, creativity, and memory, to name a few-this five-thousand-year-old technique has a clear and direct impact on our very modern problems. Once a skeptic, Roth trained under Maharishi Mahesh Yogi, the twentieth century's foremost scientist of consciousness and meditation, and has since become one of the most experienced and sought-after meditation teachers in the world. In Strength in Stillness, Roth breaks down the science behind Transcendental Meditation in a new, accessible way. He highlights the three distinct types of meditation-Focused Attention, Open Monitoring, and Self-Transcending-and showcases the evidence that the third, Self-Transcending, or Transcendental Meditation, is a uniquely accessible, effective, and efficient way to reduce stress, access inner power, and build resilience. Free of gimmicks, mystical verbiage, and obscure theory, Strength in Stillness offers a clear explanation for how Transcendental Meditation can calm the mind, body, and spirit. ...Show more

Mind Kind by Joanna North

$9.99 AUD

$32.99 (69% off)

Category: Parenting

Mind Kind: Your Child's Mental Health gives vital insight into the world of mental health and provides a value based system to help parents and caregivers to connect with their children and support them towards positive mental health and wellbeing. As a practising psychotherapist, Dr Joanna North is an expert in the field and has helped many parents to grow strong and healthy minds. Chapters are devoted to behaviour management; helping children through difficult times; and developing a 'Mind Kind approach' to mental health conditions such as stress, anxiety and depression. Family break-ups, divorce and step-parenting receive special attention, while there is also a chapter dedicated to eating disorders and their link to mental health. In addition, Dr North addresses common parental misunderstandings about mental health and provides effective tools and strategies for every age and stage of childhood to create an environment that promotes positive mental wellbeing. ...Show more