When I was young, my grandmother gave me a book on reflexology, and since then, I’ve been in love with natural health and healing. I started my journey as a complementary therapist and then went on to become a homeopathic doctor, counselor, and writer. I’m fascinated by the human body as well as the natural world in which we live, with its abundance of medicines in the form of plants, foods, animal friends, and healing spaces. Over the years, I’ve gained a master’s degree in health science as well as a master’s degree in counseling and find that we cannot treat physical ailments without including mental, emotional, and spiritual care.
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Drowning Lifeguards: Your Guide to Overcoming Fatigue, Burnout and Overwhelm
My copy of this book is now so old that all the pages are thin and brown, and it has that lovely ‘old-book smell’. It also has that ‘well-worn’ look from being read again and again.
It was one of the first books I ever read on natural medicine, and it opened up the most intriguing world for me. Still today, after 25 years of reading and referring to this beautiful book, something resonates deep within me every time I open it. Ballentine is a master of the art of healing and I am thankful I found this book so early in my journey.
In this second edition of Radical Healing, Rudolph Ballentine, MD, presents a new vision for the future of healthcare and wellbeing; a vision that provides profound physical, emotional, and spiritual healing through the integration of holistic practices and modern medicine. He maps the differences and overlap of modern medicine with ancient ayurvedic practices, homeopathy, and traditional Chinese medicine, in an effort to redefine and empower the 21st-century approach to wellness.
The content in this book is drawn from Dr. Ballentine's 40+ years of case-study experience, research, and medical practice, and offers:
Comprehensive and inspiring case studies
An extensive resource section…
My mum had this book on her bookshelf for many years, and one day, I decided to read it, hoping it would help me learn to paint and draw. I didn’t learn anything about drawing or painting but instead learned how to slow down a bit and regather my energy.
This is an inspiring yet practical guide that helped me put aside my critical, doubting, worrying ‘adult’ self and allow myself to explore what I love and value in life. I found Cameron’s tools, such as the Morning Pages and Artist’s Date, so life-changing that I recommend them to many of my patients, especially those struggling with chronic illnesses, fatigue, or burnout.
"With its gentle affirmations, inspirational quotes, fill-in-the-blank lists and tasks — write yourself a thank-you letter, describe yourself at 80, for example — The Artist’s Way proposes an egalitarian view of creativity: Everyone’s got it."—The New York Times
"Morning Pages have become a household name, a shorthand for unlocking your creative potential"—Vogue
Over four million copies sold!
Since its first publication, The Artist's Way phenomena has inspired the genius of Elizabeth Gilbert and millions of readers to embark on a creative journey and find a deeper connection to process and purpose. Julia Cameron's novel approach guides readers in uncovering problems…
Do you freeze up when your characters drift into the bedroom? Are you puzzled about how much to say and how to say it? What to call the body parts that bring us so much pleasure and so much anguish?
If you’re writing a novel and there’s a sexual encounter…
I love all of Louise Hay’s books and struggled to choose which one to put in my top five. I chose this one because I’ve been using it for nearly 30 years now and have never known it to be wrong. I see it more as a tool than a book—a tool you can use to empower yourself on your healing journey.
Whenever I have a physical problem, I turn to this little booklet to find the underlying emotional link, and then I write out and frequently repeat the corresponding affirmation. As Louise Hay often says, “the point of power is always in the present moment”, and this little book gives one great power!
Unlock the connection between your physical ailments and your mind, and discover powerful affirmations and practical techniques to help you reclaim your health.
World-renowned teacher, Louise L. Hay has helped to heal and inspire millions of people worldwide. She was diagnosed with cancer more than 20 years ago and used the methods she describes in Heal Your Body to cure herself. Louise L. Hay simply explains how our attitude to life and the language we use cause our ailments.
Using her simple and practical techniques, you will be surprised to discover patterns in your own ailments that reveal a lot…
We are literally made up of what we eat, and so I can’t talk about health and healing without mentioning food. Having studied nutrition I’ve had to read many books on the subject, but this is the one book that made me personally change the way I eat.
In spite of being a world-renowned academic and neurologist, Perlmutter manages to write books that are easy and enjoyable to read, and he delivers complex information in such a simple way. What I love most about this book is its easy-to-follow plan of action, meal plans and recipes—it takes the stress and thinking out of changing one’s diet!
Do you freeze up when your characters drift into the bedroom? Are you puzzled about how much to say and how to say it? What to call the body parts that bring us so much pleasure and so much anguish?
If you’re writing a novel and there’s a sexual encounter…
This book combines two of my great loves—medicine and gardening! What I love so much about this book (apart from the gorgeous photographs) is that it contains everything you need to know about medicinal herbs in one beautiful book.
If you want to know when to plant a specific herb, how to grow it, and what its medicinal uses are, you only need to pick up this book instead of searching from one book to the next. To top it all, it has an abundance of fascinating recipes such as Calendula Tulsi Chai, Chickweed Crepes, and Creamy Nettles Potato Soup. What a combination!
A comprehensive and lushly photographed guide to growing and using healing plants, including recipes, from the founder of the Chestnut School of Herbal Medicine
This is the ultimate reference for anyone looking to bring the beauty and therapeutic properties of plants into their garden, kitchen, and home apothecary. Both informative and accessible, it covers how to plan your garden (including container gardening for small spaces); essential information on seed propagation, soil quality, and holistic gardening practices; 30 detailed profiles of must-know plants (including growing information, medicinal properties, and how to use them); foundational principles of herbalism; step-by-step photographic tutorials for…
If you’re struggling with fatigue, exhaustion, or overwhelm, this book is for you. It’s a gentle, practical guide for coping with burnout or chronic fatigue, drawn from my own experience of living with chronic fatigue and many years of helping others recover from burnout.
Drowning Lifeguards is the book I wish I’d had when I was utterly exhausted. It explores the deeper causes of fatigue and how to restore energy from the inside out. You won’t find quick fixes here, just simple, sustainable ways to reconnect with your body, understand how stress and trauma affect your vitality, and a clear framework to help you rebuild your strength, step by step.
