Health, Mind & Wellbeing

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

"Yoga for Weight Loss" is a ground-breaking regime that stops the endless cycle of weight loss and weight gain, by putting you back in control of your body, your eating habits and your attitude to your weight. Based on the gentle Hatha yoga technique, which works to balance the body in order to gain optimum health, fitness and confidence, this programme can be practised by absolutely anyone - young and old, beginner or expert. The eating plan and yoga programme work together for maximum effect; the diet helps you to lose the weight... read more

If you've ever overdone it on a night out, 50 Ways to Beat a Hangover is the perfect pocket guide to surviving the morning after.

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

How natural hormones can be the ideal therapy for symptoms of the menopause.

THE CHEMICAL MAZE book was written to make it simpler and easier for consumers to recognise food additives and cosmetic ingredients having the potential to cause discomfort and ill-health. With this recognition comes freedom of choice and for many a new lease on life. Packaged to fit conveniently in your purse or pocket, THE CHEMICAL MAZE gives useful information on hundreds of substances and the origins of additives and ingredients, and its simple layout makes it quick and easy to use.

Rudyard Kipling's 'If ' is one of the most popular poems ever written in the English language. Written as a guide to life from a father to his son, it was published in 1910 and immediately struck a chord with the public. Inspiring and thought-provoking, the poem acts as a beacon of hope on a dark night, and is as relevant one hundred years on as the day it was written.

Since THE HEALTHY SKIN DIET was first released, this bestselling book has been a media sensation, appearing in publications such as Woman's Day, Madison, Body + Soul, Dolly, NW, Notebook, Good Health, Australian Natural Health, Reader's Digest and Practical Parenting, as well as being featured on TV programs A Current Affair and Today Tonight. This new 'value' edition capitalises on that success by bringing nutritionist Karen Fischer's proven eight-week program to the public at a new cheaper price point! Whatever your skin type, wh... read more

Kissing is one of the most sensual sexually stimulating expressions of love and lust one can experience. Many relationships hinge on the first kisses. A bad one might lose you the love of your life. now in this new book, you will discover the secrets to make you not only one of the best kissers in the world, but bring your lovemaking to new, erotic heights! The Basics:- The book covers the basics of kissing, from the polite peck on the cheek, to Eskimo and butterfly kisses, to the French variety. Also discusses do's and don'ts as... read more

Nicholas Culpeper's The English Physitian: or an Astrologo-physical Discourse of the Vulgar Herbs of This Nation is more commonly known as Culpeper's Complete Herbal. It was first printed in September 1653 (Culpeper died in January 1654) and immediately became a classic reference that is as fascinating today as it was over 350 years ago. Breverton's Complete Herbal is a reworking of Culpeper's classic text for a modern day audience. Arranged alphabetically, this book describes over 250 herbs and spices as well as feature entries on... read more

Discover a unique complementary health program from medical expert Dr Sarah Brewer that will help you tackle diabetes and make a real difference to your health and quality of life

Lessen the symptoms and reduce the discomfort of arthritis with this complementary treatment guide from medical expert Dr Sarah Brewer

Do you feel trapped by chronic pain? Do you avoid going places and doing things you once loved, because getting there simply hurts too much? If you are one of the estimated 50 million people who suffer with chronic pain, you know the impact it has on your life. But now, with advances in our understanding of pain, relief is possible with self-care options that will minimize your dependence on narcotics or medical procedures. In "Stop Pain, "Vijay Vad, M.D., teaches you the ins and outs of pain--bringing to light the links between in... read more

Hyperventilation syndrome may bring with it a host of other symptoms, such as headaches, nightmares, hypochondria and tingling sensations all over the body. While explaining what hyperventilation is and what causes it, this book includes tests which enable the reader to check whether they are bad breathers, and exercises which lessen the effect and enable the sufferer to breathe properly. Also included are a number of personal stories from people who have been identified as chronic hyperventilators and who have overcome the problem... read more

A guide to empower women to manage their endometriosis. It shows how making informed choices can improve wellbeing through diet and lifestyle changes and can personally vouch for the positive difference these alterations can make to the health of endometriosis sufferers.

Includes conventional "and" alternative medicine Up-to-date, accurate information is essential when it comes to the health and well-being of you and your loved ones. "Collins Medical Dictionary and Health Guide" places that information at your fingertips. Written in layman's language, this easy-to-use A to Z reference provides clear, concise definitions and descriptions of virtually every known ailment and condition, as well as medical procedures and treatments, and will end the confusion and frustration most people experience wh... read more

The books in this bite-sized new series contain no complicated techniques or tricky materials, making them ideal for the busy, the time-pressured or the merely curious. Heal Your Life with Reiki is a short, simple and to-the-point guide to learning the principles of Reiki in a few short steps. Even if you are completely new to the tradition, in just 96 pages you will discover the basic techniques, enabling you to enjoy improved health and wellbeing. relieve pain grow spiritually balance life energies find greater wellbeing achieve ... read more

'This book could be your salvation!' - A quote from the Daily Telegraph, but this cry could equally have come from the thousands of mothers who have put Gina Ford's kind but firm routines into practice and put some calm back into their lives. Sleep-starved nights, inconsolable crying, feeding on demand - stories that make the prospect of bringing a tiny baby home for the first time daunting for any proud new parent. Fully updated and expanded in response to input from the members of her website, The New Contented Little Baby B... read more