How do you cure a mystery illness?In 2012 health and wellness coach Carrie Eckert contracted a respiratory condition from which she only partially recovered, an illness that had no explanation or prognosis. After experimenting for years with various treatments ranging from mainstream medicine to holistic therapies, Eckert found her answers in what is known as neuroplasticity, or the brain's ability to rewire itself, as well as a variety of mindfulness and self-disc...

From the best-selling author of Women's Bodies, Women's Wisdom and The Wisdom of MenopauseWith such groundbreaking bestsellers as Women’s Bodies, Women’s Wisdom and The Wisdom of Menopause, Dr. Christiane Northrup is one of today’s most trusted and visionary medical experts. Now she presents her most profound and revolutionary approach to women’s health. . . .The mother-daughter relationship sets the stage for our state o...

Heal yourself from the inside outOur immune systems can no longer be taken for granted. Current trends in public healthcare are disturbing: our increased air travel allows newly mutated bacteria and viruses to spread across the globe, antibiotic-resistant strains of bacteria outstrip the new drugs that are meant to fight them, deaths due to hospital-acquired infections are increasing, and the childhood vaccinations of our aging population are losing their effective...

In this revelatory memoir, Doctor Cynthia Li shares the truth about her disabling autoimmune illness, the limitations of Western medicine, and her hard-won lessons on healing—mind, body, and spirit.Li had it all: a successful career in medicine, a loving marriage, children on the horizon. But it all came crashing down when, after developing an autoimmune thyroid condition, mysterious symptoms began consuming her body. Test after test came back "within normal limits...

Whether it’s the loveless marriage, family frustrations, the dead-end job, or all the other stressors that result in a health issue that won’t go away, most people have some prototypical problem that has caused them to get stuck in a rut and feel lost and confused. . . . And in just about every city or town, you can find a psychic advisor who will offer to advise you about these topics . . . often for a hefty sum of money.But these types of "fortune tellers" give y...

Now there is a simple, effective, noninvasive, and drug-free way to use your body's own healing mechanisms to overcome physical and emotional pain. Emotional Freedom Technique (EFT) and tapping consist of activating energy points along one's body in much the same way acupuncture relieves pain-except without the needles! Energy blockages are cleared quickly and effectively, allowing for healing and a sense of overall well-being. It is a safe and easy way to relieve stress, anxiety, and depr...

A personalized plan to restore gut harmony—and natural remedies for GERD or IBS pain—from two leading doctors in integrative medicine.Of the main human body systems, our digestive system is our center. If you've been diagnosed with a gastrointestinal disease or exhibit symptoms like chronic bad breath, gastritis, nausea, bloating, gas, cramping, constipation, or even incontinence—your gut is trying to tell you something.Work towards lasting, natural pain re...

It is estimated that 4-8 million people in the United States suffer with Fibromyalgia. Another one million also have Chronic Fatigue Syndrome. Some statistics state that Chronic Fatigue Syndrome and Fibromyalgia may directly affect 5% of the world's population.I am one of the individuals in this growing epidemic. In 1997, after a chaotic year of intense medical and psychological testing, I was diagnosed with Chronic Fatigue Syndrome and Fibromyalgia. I spent much o...

Panic attacks are serious health problems that 1.7% or 3 million of adult Americans suffer from at some point in their lives. Regardless of their causes, or whether they are symptomatic of another physiological issue, they are frightening and can leave patients questioning their health and possibly their sanity. If left untreated, they can cause even more devastating issues such as panic disorders, and these may become paralyzing, leaving the person dealin...

When cancer specialists at Boston’s internationally renowned Dana-Farber Cancer Institute diagnosed Margie Levine with a deadly asbestos-related lung cancer, they predicted that she had only six months to live. Refusing to give up hope, she chose an approach that combined state-of-the-art medicine with her own holistic program. Eleven years later, her mind/body regimen has evolved into a prescription for survival, and she has dedicated her life to sharing it with others.Survivi...

Are you tired of fear ruining your life? Do you ever wonder how much you have missed out on?Whether you want to (1) have solid strategies for overcoming fear, (2) be confident, or (3) just start truly living again, this book will teach you everything you need to know.Put an end to nervous panics, sweaty palms, and uncontrolled thoughts.Wouldn't it b...

Discover practical ways to relax and eliminate stress with this comprehensive guide on stress management.Stress has become a national epidemic—but there is hope. With Your Guide to Health: Stress Managment, you'll learn how to manage stress and finally relax. With a little guidance, inspiration, and a commitment to help, stress doesn't stand a chance.A little stress isn't necessarily a bad thing, but it certainly isn't good when it builds up and ov...