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Did you know that up to one in five people in the UK suffer from hay fever?

Are you one of them?

In this easy-to-follow book, Wendy Green explains how genetic, dietary, psychological and environmental factors can contribute to hay fever and offers practical advice and a holistic approach to help you deal with your symptoms, including simple dietary and lifestyle changes and DIY complementary therapies.

Find out 50 things you can do today to help you cope with hay fever including:

• Identify your allergens
• Adopt preventative strategies
• Choose beneficial foods and supplements
• Manage stress and relax to reduce the number and severity of attacks
• Find helpful organisations and products

An invaluable tool to get boys talking

Talking costs nothing but it can change your life for the better

Growing up is hard work! You’re expected to ace your exams, be responsible, keep up a hectic social life both online and IRL, make big decisions about your future, and somehow stay happy at the same time. But, as we know, no one feels OK all the time, so what happens then? What happens when we don’t feel great and don’t know what to do about it or where to get help?

Let’s Talk provides the tools to get boys talking about how they’re feeling. Within this insightful guide you will find activities to figure out what help you might need, advice on where to get help, and case studies to show how others have voiced their feelings and found help.
Learn to:
– Articulate how you’re feeling
– Build a support network
– Create your own well-being toolkit
– Bounce back from low mood
– Help others who might be struggling

Remember: if you’re not feeling OK, you have the power to do something about it and this book will show you how.

Having a healthy, positive sense of self-esteem and confidence enables us to avoid the obstacles that can hold us back and to really make the most of life, even when we face knockbacks. This book of simple, easy-to-follow tips provides you with the motivation, tools and techniques needed to feel better inside and out, making you a more confident and positive person.

Good quality sleep is vital for well-being, yet one in ten adults in the UK experience sleep problems at some point in their lives, affecting mood and general health. Are you one of them?

• Discover how your night-time routine can aid restful sleep
• Make your bedroom conducive to sleep
• Choose beneficial foods and supplements

Fibromyalgia is a debilitating, chronic condition characterised by widespread pain, sleep disturbance, fatigue and other symptoms. In this accessible and informative guide, find out 50 things you can do today to manage fibromyalgia, such as exercising to ease pain, benefiting from a balanced diet and helpful supplements, and finding helpful products and organisations.

With a foreword by Alice Theadom of the Fibromyalgia Association UK.

“Dr Kaye is the mate who’s always got your back, she knows her stuff and tells you exactly how it is” SARA COX

The complete one-stop guide to the perimenopause and menopause, by Dr Philippa Kaye, with a foreword by Vanessa Feltz

Menopause is the last taboo. But it does not have to mean the end of your libido, of sex, of work, or of feeling like who you used to be.

With modern treatments and evidence-based knowledge, no woman need suffer or “just about” manage. You are still who you are – let’s celebrate that. Let’s get informed and get empowered to make our own choices about our symptoms, our treatments, our minds and our bodies.

The M Word covers everything from understanding symptoms to managing relationships to which treatments really work. Discussing HRT as well as self-help and lifestyle tips, this fully updated edition of the bestselling book will be your companion through the years before, during and after the menopause.

Topics covered include:
– Hot flushes and other physical symptoms
– Psychological symptoms
– Sex, libido and contraception
– HRT and other treatments
– Lifestyle changes
– Health after the menopause
And much more!

Written in a positive, uplifting and light-hearted style, with plenty of quotes from real women, this book shows you how to not just survive, but thrive through the menopause, letting you remain you.

Do you think you might be going through the menopause? Are you confused by conflicting advice about HRT? Or are you unsure which natural alternatives are effective? In this easy-to-follow book, Wendy Green explains common physical and psychological symptoms and offers a holistic approach to help you deal with them, including simple dietary and lifestyle changes and DIY complementary therapies. Find out 50 things you can do today to help you cope with the menopause, including:
Ease hot flushes and reduce the risks associated with menopause Learn the truth about HRT and make informed choices Discover how to beat middle-age spread and look younger Find helpful organisations and products

People suffering from depression can feel helpless and lost, but a basic understanding of the condition can go a long way to helping to treat it and its symptoms. 

Depression affects 1 in 5 adults at some point during their lives*, and for many people it can seriously affect their quality of life, as well as having a significant effect on family and friends.

This book gives the basic information needed to understand what depression is, how to recognise it, and, most essentially, how to deal with it, including details on:

• Different types of depression
• What depression can feel like
• Medical and holistic ways of treating depression
• Things you can do yourself to control the symptoms

Empower your mind, strengthen your body and build your best life with this girl-power guide to strength training

This is your Strong Woman Era, a new phase of growth, fulfilment and success. It’s time to invest in practices that make you feel mentally and physically strong – because you are! Through resistance training, you can harness your power and realize just how much you can achieve. That’s where this guide comes in.

Filled with helpful tips, practical advice and energizing affirmations, this wellness and weightlifting companion will support you on your journey to becoming your strongest self.

Inside you’ll discover the benefits of strength training, how you can personalize your approach and all the ways exercise can nourish your mind and body.

This bold book will accompany you on your training journey, from starting out to seeing progress and committing to your routine. With a selection of staple strength-building exercises and daily wellness rituals, you can achieve your short- and long-term fitness goals.

It’s the dawn of a new era; time for women to build, lift and thrive.

Do you think you might be going through the menopause? Are you confused by conflicting advice about HRT and unsure which natural alternatives are effective?

Wendy Green explains common physical and psychological symptoms and offers a holistic approach to help you deal with them, including simple lifestyle and dietary changes and DIY natural therapies.

• Ease hot flushes and reduce the risks associated with menopause
• Learn the truth about HRT and make informed choices
• Discover how to beat middle-age spread and look younger
• Find helpful organisations and products

In this easy-to-follow book, Wendy Green explains the psychological and lifestyle factors which can affect your confidence, offering practical advice and a holistic approach to help you build your confidence levels, including simple lifestyle changes and DIY complementary therapies. Find out 50 things you can do to boost your confidence today including:

– Find balance through aromatherapy and homeopathy
– Use positive affirmations
– Choose beneficial foods and supplements
– Find helpful organisations and products

Feeling confident and having high self esteem help us to lead a happy life and achieve our goals, and yet sometimes it’s all too easy to lack faith in ourselves.
This book of simple, easy-to-follow tips provides you with the motivation, tools and techniques needed to shake off your worries with a positive, assertive, can-do attitude and boost your confidence in everyday life.

Build your self-esteem, grow your confidence and rediscover your sense of self with this empowering and practical 30-step journal for women
“Who am I?”
The more confidently you are able to answer this question, the higher your levels of happiness, self-esteem and personal growth tend to be. However, in a world that still socializes women to build their lives around other people, many of us don’t have an answer.
This 30-step journal will take you on a unique and personal journey to discover who you are and who you want to be. Within these pages you’ll find:

· A structured approach to self-discovery that builds from step 1 to step 30
· Interactive and creative CBT-based activities to nurture your relationship with yourself
· Thought-provoking journalling prompts to deepen your self-awareness and allow for reflection
· Guidance on how to let go of worries, doubts and other self-limiting beliefs
· Actionable advice to help you consciously shape yourself into the person you choose to be

This journal will be your guide to understanding and empowering the most important person in your life: you.

Eczema is an uncomfortable and often distressing skin condition which affects one in five children and one in twelve adults in the UK. Are you one of them?

. Manage stress to reduce flare-ups
. Learn how to adapt your home environment
. Choose beneficial foods and supplements

Connect with your body, balance your emotions and take charge of your life with this supportive guide to your hormone cycle

Hormones play an integral part in many of our daily functions and continue to influence our mood, sleep and sex drive throughout our lives. They not only impact our physical health – including our digestion, energy and weight – they affect our emotions too.

This feel-good guide will accompany you on your hormone health journey, covering everything you need to know to help you understand and regulate your hormones, enabling you to regain control of your body. Part 1 demystifies the role of hormones and provides essential information and exercises to explore how they are impacting your life. Part 2 is filled with holistic tips, simple strategies and encouraging affirmations to help you navigate hormonal imbalances and feel better in your mind and body.

By following the advice in this beautiful book, you’ll feel refreshed, revitalized and ready to reclaim your hormone health.

In this accessible and informative guide, Sally Lewis explains how age, sexual infections, diet, excess weight, stress and anxiety affect fertility and offers practical advice and a holistic approach to help you conceive, including simple dietary and lifestyle changes and DIY complementary therapies. Discover the best time for conception. Understand the link between body, mind and fertility. Manage stress and relax to prevent anxiety.

Embrace your inner confidence and unleash your full potential with this simple guide to boosting your self-esteem.

Confidence isn’t something we are born with, but instead is a skill that can be learned and developed over time. Filled with inspiring statements and practical activities, The Confidence Fix is a gentle and encouraging guide on how to grow your self-assurance.

By working through the prompts and exercises in this workbook, you will be able to find your inner strength, develop your resilience and build your self-belief. With inspirational quotes and space for personal reflections, this beautiful and powerful workbook is here to encourage daily self-care and personal growth.

With the help of this book, you will learn to:
– Advocate for yourself, both in the workplace and at home
– Love yourself and what makes you unique
– Manage your worries and stresses
– Celebrate all your achievements

Whether you’re struggling with imposter syndrome, have a fear of failure or simply lack the confidence to pursue your goals, this book will guide you to overcome these challenges and have the courage to achieve your dreams.

Let’s celebrate YOU

It’s time to show yourself some love because, you know what, you are going to be spending your entire life as you.

Sometimes we lose sight of who we are and who we want to be, and what makes us special. This beautifully illustrated journal will help you to recognize and achieve your true potential. By engaging with these specially crafted tips and fill-in activities you’ll find the confidence to pursue your dreams and love the skin you’re in.

Take time to be kind, embrace your uniqueness and fall totally in love with yourself!

Over nine million people suffer from arthritis in the UK. Are you one of them? Learn how genetics, age, infections, diet, excess weight, previous injuries and stress contribute.
Choose beneficial foods and supplements Find out which types of exercise can best bring relief Discover practical tips to make everyday living easier

Migraines are one of the most serious disabling medical conditions. In the UK, around one in five women, one in nine children and one in twelve men suffer from them. Are you one of them?

• Discover how to avoid your triggers
• Choose beneficial foods and supplements
• Understand conventional and alternative treatments

This friendly and supportive little book contains everything you need to know to prepare for the perimenopause and take charge of your experience

The years leading up to the menopause can be a daunting time, and one which is widely misunderstood. Fear not! This book is here to break the stigma and share the knowledge, answering the questions you’ve been too afraid to ask and demystifying the perimenopause once and for all.

Filled to the brim with essential information, this book will take you through all the stages and symptoms of the perimenopause right up to the menopause, so you can face this new stage of life with confidence.
Inside you will find:
– Guidance on understanding and preparing for the perimenopause and how to recognize the symptoms
– Practical advice for managing the mental, physical and emotional symptoms, including hot flushes, vaginal dryness, night sweats, changing libido, mood swings and much more
– Advice on the best treatments and medications for you, including how to approach it holistically, when to seek professional guidance and how HRT can help

Take some time out from hectic modern life, reconnect with your body and embrace the calming power of yoga

Yoga is a holistic activity that enriches the mind, body and soul, and there’s never a better time to start reaping its benefits than right now. Whether you’re an advanced yogi or you’re getting ready to learn your first asanas, this beautiful book is brimming with all the tips and inspiration you need to enlighten your mind and inspire your practice.

Inside you will discover:
– The different types of yoga and how each one can work for you
– The key yoga poses, from beginner to advanced, with explanations of how to do them and their benefits
– Mindfulness, meditation and breathwork practices
– Guidance on balancing the body’s energies, including chakras, mudras and bandhas
– Ideas for retreats, healthy recipes and ways to elevate your practice

The best part about yoga is you can do it anytime, anywhere. So, roll out your mat, take a deep breath and find your way back to yourself.