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In this easy-to-follow book, Wendy Green explains how food intolerances, gut infections, bacterial imbalance, stress and hormones contribute to IBS, and offers practical advice and a holistic approach to help you deal with the symptoms. From simple dietary and lifestyle changes to DIY complementary therapies, find out 50 things you can do today to help you cope
with IBS, including:




Identify your IBS triggers and learn how to manage them


Choose beneficial foods and supplements


Manage stress and relax to reduce flare-ups


Learn which types of exercise can help to relieve symptoms


Find helpful organisations and products

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

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

Being veggie is easier than you think, whether you want to take your first flexitarian steps or are cutting out meat and fish for ethical, environmental or health reasons.

This easy-to-digest guide, packed with nutritional tips, food and drink guides and shopping know-how, will inspire you to enjoy all that’s best about an ECO-FRIENDLY LIFESTYLE.

Finding calm is a journey, and even the best explorers sometimes need a guide along the way

Filled with calming quotes, centring statements and soothing tips and exercises, this journal encourages you to record and reflect upon your most serene moments and experiences. Guiding you through different aspects of your life, this book will help you find daily moments of calm, allowing you to take charge of your own well-being.

What’s normal anyway?

Into every life some rain must fall. Nobody is fine all the time, and if you’re feeling down or struggling with serious problems, you’re not alone. This clear and comforting guide is here to help you understand the mental health issues that can affect us all, and to help you look after your mind, body and soul. Touching on a range of topics, including anxiety, depression, loneliness, stress and self-esteem, this is a book for anyone and everyone who needs good advice, fresh ideas and kind words.

Confused about what’s good and bad for you and your baby?

With the constant bombardment of what you can and can’t do during pregnancy, parents-to-be can often feel stressed at a time which should be full of new and exciting discoveries. This concise and accessible book is packed with practical advice and offers straight forward answers to the questions that you are unsure about from conception to birth, including guidance on:
-Diet and exercise
– Safety in the workplace
– Common complaints
– Potential problems
– Physical changes
– Labour

Discover the benefits of reiki with this beginner’s guide to what it is and how you can introduce the technique into your daily routine for a healthier, happier life

Reiki is a Japanese complementary therapy with the aim of bringing balance and well-being to the body, mind and spirit. Drawing on the energy of the universe, it seeks to direct and apply this life force to restore health and harmony in the individual.

Within these pages, you will find everything you need to know about this holistic healing practice, including:
– The history and etymology of reiki
– The five principles to live by
– What chakras are and how they are used in reiki
– How to set intentions and use visualization
– Techniques and exercises to practise self-reiki

Step into the world of reiki and find out how you can tap into the energy around you and use it to nurture and nourish yourself physically, emotionally and spiritually.

Worry less, live more

Worrying is a normal part of the human experience, and it can affect anyone, anywhere, at any stage of life. However, when worry starts to impact our mental and physical well-being, it’s time to do something about it.

In this book you will learn the benefits of mindfulness and meditation, how you can harness the power of positive thinking, and tips and techniques for managing daily stress.
Find out how to:
– Reframe your thoughts and approach stressful situations with greater ease
– Fine-tune your diet to increase your resilience
– Increase your happiness and self-confidence through exercise
– Release stress using relaxation techniques
– Build your own “worry toolkit” of effective coping strategies
– Make sustainable and lasting changes to your habits and behaviours

Manage your worry in all its guises with this comforting guide for a happier, healthier you. Ideal for anyone looking to cope with worry, develop stress-management techniques and form positive lifestyle habits.

It’s time to make your home a wellness zone!

Your home environment should lift you up and bring you joy. But the you live and work in one place, you’re all the more aware of how surroundings can affect your well-being.

No Place Like Home offers simple and effective ways to transform your home environment to be more mindfully aligned with who you are. It’s packed with ideas for upcycling and decluttering, as well as comforting recipes, soothing relaxation rituals and innovative ways to bring the outside in. This restorative book will help you rediscover the delights of your four walls as a space for calm, productivity, happiness and personal growth.

Let go of mum guilt and enjoy the first years of motherhood with the help of this self-care support guide

Sleepless nights, endless feeding and the constant whir of the washing machine are often what you expect when you become a mum – and on top of all that, there’s “mum guilt”. Often born from the unrealistic expectation of the “perfect” mother, mum guilt is the term given to the feelings of inadequacy that women experience in relation to their children and their parenting choices.

This is where Guilt-Free Mum comes in; it’s time to reject the notion of the perfect parent and start being kind to yourself. Learn to allay those fears that you are falling short of expectations and give yourself a break!

Inside you will find:
– Top tips and techniques on how to overcome mum guilt
– A multitude of simple ways to inject self-care into a busy schedule
– Case studies from other new mums on how they overcame their anxieties
– Empowering quotes to inspire and motivate

You don’t have to achieve perfection to be an amazing mother because you already are!

This bright and bold book is all about celebrating you – your mind, your body, your amazing life

Feeling good starts from within, from recognizing your value, identifying your strengths and honouring your aspirations. A sense of self-worth helps you to navigate through life and achieve the very best for yourself – because that’s what you deserve!

It’s true you might not always feel that you, or your life, are amazing, but practising gratitude and investing time in your happiness can help you build a more positive, productive mindset.

Filled with simple tips, empowering statements, activities and advice, You Are Amazing is the perfect companion to kick-start your self-love journey.

Unlock your self-confidence and boost your mood by discovering…

– Three chapters that guide you through different amazing aspects of yourself
– Techniques and tips to boost self-esteem and confidence
– Activities that support self-reflection and realization
– All the reasons why you are totally AMAZING!

Infuse your day-to-day life with positivity and gratitude with this guided journal, filled with activities and inspiration to help you find joy in the simplest of things

You may not feel it, but inside you is a hidden optimist ready to break free and feel joy! It’s time to step out from under that dark cloud of self-doubt, rid yourself of toxic energy and draw out all the positives that life has to offer.

This journal will help you find joy and contentment through self-care and self-belief, while encouraging you to seek out and discover more of what makes you happy. Full of inspirational prompts and activities to help you reveal your inner positivity and confidence, this journal will unlock your potential.

Inside you will find:
– Top tips on how to stay positive
– Space to write your thoughts and help you find the silver lining
– Ideas and inspiration for self-care activities
– Positive quotes and affirmations for day-to-day life
Your positivity journey starts here.

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

Get Your Life Back.
Do you feel like a slave to your smartphone? 
Are you constantly glued to a screen?
If it seems like you’ve become a technology junkie, there’s help at hand. This sanity-saving collection of ideas and inspiration will motivate you to switch off your gadgets and get more out of life. Full of imaginative suggestions to help you unwind, recharge and reconnect with the world and people around you, How to Unplug is a handbook for refreshing yourself in the digital age.

What is a badass woman? Whatever the heck she wants to be! Dive head first into this sassy little book filled with empowering tips and kick-ass quotes.

A badass woman is someone who follows her own path, whatever that path may be. She speaks up for what she believes in, she pursues her dreams and she isn’t afraid to stay true to herself.

This book will give you all the tools you need to unleash your inner badass. Whether you want to say “no” more often, have the courage to take up physical space or free yourself from the goal of “being likable”, these pages are brimming with tips to help you rip up society’s rule-book and go your own way.

The chapters include advice on:
– Strengthening your self-confidence
– Standing up for what you want
– Going after your goals
– Lifting up and empowering other women

Whether you want to conquer the world with grit, grace or a little bit of both, The Book for Badass Women will help you on your way to being your truest, most badass self. You got this!

Have you ever experienced imposter syndrome? Do you often find yourself seeking approval from others? Is beating yourself up getting you down? Then this book can help you.

Inside these pages you will find transformative guided exercises designed to empower you, shift your perspective and help you break free from the cycle of comparison. Packed with simple advice and methods to challenge your inner critic, The You Are Enough Workbook will help you develop a personalized roadmap to prioritize self-care and self-acceptance, and banish self-doubt for good.

Through a series of carefully crafted exercises, thoughtful prompts and engaging activities, this journal gently encourages you to explore the roots of your insecurities and unveils practical strategies to combat it. Each page offers an opportunity to reflect on your own journey, providing a safe space to write down your interpretations, insights and personal revelations.

With the support of this guided journal, you can finally start letting go of the myth of perfection, stop comparing yourself to others, and learn to be happy with all that you are.

Do you want to be a fitter, healthier you? Stay motivated every day with this handy collection of workout ideas, top training tips, invigorating activities, healthy eating suggestions and words of wisdom. From nutrition to stamina, this little book will help get you into great shape.

“Everything you need to know about strength training” – Emily Campbell, Olympian

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.

Tackle imposter syndrome with this practical and supportive guide: it’s time to ditch self-doubt and realize your true worth!

Do you constantly doubt your abilities?
Do you often feel like you don’t belong?
Are you convinced you’re a fraud and will eventually be found out?

If the answer to these questions is yes, yes, and most definitely yes, you’re not alone – a recent study revealed that 70 per cent of people will experience imposter syndrome at some point in their life. Constantly doubting yourself and feeling like you don’t deserve success, whether it’s in your professional or personal life, can take its toll on your well-being, so it’s important to confront your feelings and take steps to rid yourself of your doubts and fears.

Find out exactly what imposter syndrome is, how to identify it, and – most important of all – how to overcome it, with this helpful and supportive guide. Inside you’ll find:
– Practical tips on how to cope when your inner imposter takes over
– Fascinating information on the five types of imposters; from the perfectionist to the superhero, imposter syndrome manifests in different ways
– Inspiring quotes to build self-belief
– Simple tricks to boost your confidence
– Empowering affirmations to keep negative thinking at bay

Do you want to be a leaner, healthier you? Get started and stay motivated every day with this handy guide. With meal suggestions, fitness ideas and tips to help you create healthy habits for the long-term, this little book will steer you towards getting into great shape and feeling good.

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.

We all feel sad sometimes, especially when things aren’t going so great. It can also be because our minds are dwelling on sad thoughts and we have too many of them, which can feel very uncomfortable and stop us from being happy and having fun.

The Happy Workbook is here to help by showing how to express feelings clearly and openly, and offers creative ways to focus on the good things in life and find some happiness in every day. This activity book will help you:

– Identify what makes you happy and sad with an emoji chart.
– Let go of sad thoughts by making a paper boat and watching it float away.
– Create your happy sanctuary in your bedroom.
– Immerse yourself in your very own happy memories book.
– Take pride in your achievements with medals to make and wear.