<div>Why do the relatively poor native populations in Mexico and Africa have such low levels of the chronic diseases that plague the United States? Why is the rate of seasonal affective disorder in Iceland&#8212;a country where dreary weather is the norm&#8212;so low? Why is it that older women in Okinawa have such low breast cancer rates that it is not considered cost-effective for them to get screening mammograms?The Jungle Effect has the life-changing answers to these important questions, and many more.Whether it's the heart-healthy Cretan diet, with its reliance on olive oil and fresh vegetables, the antidepressive Icelandic diet and its extremely high levels of omega-3s, the age-defying Okinawa diet and its emphasis on vegetables and fish, or the other diets explored herein, everyone who reads this book will come away with the secrets of a longer, healthier life and the recipes necessary to put those secrets into action. The Jungle Effect is filled with inspiring stories from Dr. Miller's patients, quirky travel adventures, interviews with world-renowned food experts, delicious (yet authentic) indigenous recipes, and valuable diet secrets that will stick with you for a lifetime. </div>

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<div>Ten Minutes to Learn One Minute to Practice Ten Seconds to WorkImagine if you could . . . <ul><li>Radically reduce stress </li><li>Increase your physical vitality </li><li>Improve your quality of life </li></ul>Now you can. We live in an age of stress. Each day at work and at home as we struggle to take care of the basics, constant stress significantly affects our ability to lead healthy and happy lives. We struggle with stomach pain, headaches, mood swings, fatigue, depression, high blood pressure, and even heart failure. Not only does stress damage our physical and emotional well-being, but our relationships and productivity suffer as well. What, if anything, can we do to stop this cycle? There is a multitude of books, magazine features, TV programs, videotapes, meditation classes, and seminars, all aimed at stopping stress. But until now there has never been a scientifically based program that not only starts working within seconds but also creates a foundation to help remove stress and the symptoms associated with it from your life for good. Dr. Fred Luskin and Dr. Kenneth R. Pelletier spent years at the Stanford University School of Medicine developing ten proven skills for eliminating the stress, anxiety, and pain that occur in daily life. Delivering skills that have been honed and tested among a diverse group of Americans, Stress Free for Good is easy to use and starts working immediately. Offering more than just the promise of breaking even and eliminating daily stress, these ten skills provide a foundation for living a healthier and happier life. This is not only a practical and accessible guide to conquering the stress in our lives once and for all, it is also the last stress aid you will ever need.</div>

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<div>An exploration of mind and body from the New York Times&ndash;bestselling author of The Natural Mind and Spontaneous Happiness. From the great popularizer of alternative medicine, here is a collection of essays about his travels to South America in the early 1970s in search of information on altered states of consciousness, drug use in other cultures, and other matters having to do with the complementarity of mind and body. Andrew Weil&rsquo;s experiences during this time laid the foundation for his mission to restore the connection between medicine and nature. In The Marriage of the Sun and Moon, now updated with a new preface by the author, the esteemed Dr. Weil attempts to empower patients to take full charge of their destinies.</div>

The Marriage of the Sun and Moon

<div>A comprehensive handbook on alternative treatments from the New York Times&ndash;bestselling author of Mind Over Meds. In Health and Healing, Harvard-trained physician Andrew Weil explores the full spectrum of alternative healing practices available today, including holistic medicine, homeopathy, osteopathy, naturopathy, chiropractic, Chinese medicine, Shamanism, mind cures, faith healing, psychic healing, and outright quackery. He investigates what works and what doesn&rsquo;t, what these practices have in common, how they differ from conventional medicine, and how they can be integrated into a complete approach to healing for the twenty-first century. Health and Healing draws on Dr. Weil&rsquo;s vast clinical and personal experience, as well as on case studies from around the world. &ldquo;An amiable, open-minded guide to alternative systems of healing.&rdquo; &mdash;The New York Times &ldquo;Incisive and illuminating . . . There is something for everyone in this book.&rdquo; &mdash;TheWashington Post &ldquo;A sound theoretical exploration, personably set forth.&rdquo; &mdash;Kirkus Reviews &ldquo;A pioneer in the medicine of the future.&rdquo; &mdash;Deepak Chopra &ldquo;A warm and clear-cut spectrum of health and healing. I recommend this book to all who are involved in or interested in wellness.&rdquo; &mdash;Dr. Bernie Siegel, author of Love, Medicine &amp; Miracles &ldquo;Read this book.&rdquo; &mdash;Dean Ornish, MD</div>

Health and Healing

<div>A valuable health resource from the New York Times&ndash;bestselling author of The Natural Mind and Spontaneous Happiness. &ldquo;Dr. Andrew Weil is an extraordinary phenomenon,&rdquo; says the Washington Post. And indeed, this expert in healthy living, alternative healing, and the mind-body connection has helped millions of people find relief from what ails them. Called &ldquo;the bible of natural medicine&rdquo; by Larry Dossey, MD, Natural Health, Natural Medicine is a comprehensive resource for everything you need to know to maintain optimum health and treat common conditions. This landmark book incorporates Dr. Weil&rsquo;s theories into one useful and readable reference, featuring general diet and nutrition information as well as simple recipes, answers to readers&rsquo; most pressing questions, a catalogue of over a hundred home remedies, and numerous practical tips. This new edition includes updated scienti&#64257;c &#64257;ndings&mdash;and has been expanded to provide trustworthy advice about low-carb diets, hormone replacement therapy, Alzheimer&rsquo;s, attention de&#64257;cit disorder, re&#64258;ux disease, autism, type 2 diabetes, erectile dysfunction, the &#64258;u, and much more. &ldquo;Weil, a Harvard Medical School graduate and a member of the advisory panel for the Congressional Study of Alternative Cancer Therapies, advocates preventative health maintenance as a means of combating future painful and expensive therapies. The handbook proposes methods of creating a healthy lifestyle, offers advice on guarding against potentially fatal diseases, provides information on natural treatments, and recommends these treatments for specific common ailments. Controversial in its challenge of orthodox medicine, the manual stands out as a useful resource for its clear, concise writing style, its practical advice, and its thoughtful examination of the important issues facing contemporary health care.&rdquo; &mdash;Library Journal</div>

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<div>More than four million copies sold: the definitive guide to drugs and drug use from &ldquo;America&rsquo;s best known doctor&rdquo; (The New York Times). Cowritten by one of America&rsquo;s most respected doctors, From Chocolate to Morphine is the authoritative resource covering a wide range of available substances, from coffee to marijuana, antihistamines to psychedelics, steroids to smart drugs, and beyond. Dr. Andrew T. Weil provides the best and most unbiased information available, frankly discussing each drug&rsquo;s likely effects, precautions for use, and suggested alternatives. Expanded and updated to include such drugs as Oxycontin, Ecstasy, Prozac, and Ephedra, this edition also addresses numerous issues from the growing methamphetamine and opioid epidemics to the push to legalize medical marijuana, and the overuse of drugs for children diagnosed with ADHD. Offering facts rather than advocacy, Weil&rsquo;s trusted bestseller has become &ldquo;a classic guide to psychotropic drugs&rdquo; (U.S. News and World Report).</div>

From Chocolate to Morphine

<div>Hollyhock center chefs celebrate thirty years of exquisite meals on Canada’s Cortes Island with more than two hundred sustainable, garden-fresh recipes. World renowned as an unparalleled center of learning and connection, Hollyhock exists to inspire, nourish and support people who are making the world better. At the heart of this unique institution, located on beautiful Cortes Island, is Hollyhock's spectacular organic garden, just steps away from the ocean view kitchen. Following their popular Hollyhock Cooks, Moreka Jolar and Heidi Scheifley offer more than 200 new garden-inspired recipes. Hollyhock: Garden to Table invites you to enjoy the beauty of fresh, local food. The book is filled with imaginative ideas, global inspiration, and invaluable growing tips from Hollyhock's own Master Gardener, Nori Fletcher. The versatility of whole grains, healthy oils and natural sweeteners is showcased in mouthwatering creations such as:<ul><li>Thin-Crust Pizza with Nettle Pesto and Roasted Sweet Potatoes, Asparagus and Chevre</li><li>Black Sesame Crusted Albacore Tuna with Ponzu Sauce</li><li>Soft Polenta with Roasted Butternut Squash, Caramelized Onions, Peas and Smoked Cheddar</li><li>Honey Roasted Pears with Balsamic &amp; Mascarpone</li></ul></div>

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