A comprehensive guide to the science and sacred mystery of deep rest. From neurologist, sleep specialist, and integrative medicine practitioner Dr. Pedram Navab, whose multidisciplinary approach has helped thousands reclaim the benefits of sleep.Sleep is far more than a biological function—it is a sacred gateway to the unconscious, a nightly journey into creativity and renewal. In The Alchemy of Sleep, Dr. Pedram Navab blends rigorous neuroscience and slee...

Why do the relatively poor native populations in Mexico and Africa have such low levels of the chronic diseases that plague the United States?Why is the rate of seasonal affective disorder in Iceland—a country where dreary weather is the norm—so low?Why is it that older women in Okinawa have such low breast cancer rates that it is not considered cost-effective for them to get screening mammograms?The Jungle Effect has the life-changing answers to these impo...

"The life skills presented so beautifully here can heal you and reawaken you to a life of joy and fun!" —Christiane Northrup, MD, #1 New York Times –bestselling authorTen minutes to learn. One minute to practice. Ten seconds to work.We live in an age of stress. Each day at work and at home as we struggle to take care of the basics, constant stress significantly affects our ability to lead healthy ...

A comprehensive handbook on alternative treatments from the New York Times–bestselling author of Mind Over Meds.In Health and Healing, Harvard-trained physician Andrew Weil explores the full spectrum of alternative healing practices available today, including holistic medicine, homeopathy, osteopathy, naturopathy, chiropractic, Chinese medicine, Shamanism, mind cures, faith healing, psychic healing, and outright quackery. He investigates w...

An exploration of mind and body from the New York Times–bestselling author of The Natural Mind and Spontaneous Happiness.From the great popularizer of alternative medicine, here is a collection of essays about his travels to South America in the early 1970s in search of information on altered states of consciousness, drug use in other cultures, and other matters having to do with the complementarity of mind and body. Andrew Weil's experien...

A valuable health resource from the New York Times–bestselling author of The Natural Mind and Spontaneous Happiness."Dr. Andrew Weil is an extraordinary phenomenon," says the Washington Post. And indeed, this expert in healthy living, alternative healing, and the mind-body connection has helped millions of people find relief from what ails them.Called "the bible of natural medicine" by Larry Dossey, MD, Natural Health...

Hollyhock center chefs celebrate thirty years of exquisite meals on Canada's Cortes Island with more than two hundred sustainable, garden-fresh recipes.World renowned as an unparalleled center of learning and connection, Hollyhock exists to inspire, nourish and support people who are making the world better. At the heart of this unique institution, located on beautiful Cortes Island, is Hollyhock's spectacular organic garden, just steps away from the ocean view kitc...

The world's leading expert on vitamin D reveals the missing link to achieving optimal healthVitamin D deficiency is the most common medical condition in the world. In America alone, over 200 million people lack sufficient levels of vitamin D and may consequently suffer from chronic health conditions, ranging from daily annoyances like fatigue and pain to life-threatening illnesses such as diabetes, heart disease, and cancer. But few people know why vitamin D is so ...

One of America's most brilliant and respected doctors gives us his famous program for improving and maintaining health—already the program of choice for hundreds of thousands.Eight Weeks to Optimum Health focuses all of Andrew Weil's expertise in both conventional and alternative medicine on a practical week-by-week, step-by-step plan, covering diet, exercise, lifestyle, stress, and environment—all of the aspects of daily living that affect health and well-being. And he sh...

**LONGLISTED FOR THE 2023 OWL AWARDSFull of science-backed tips on how to design any workspace for physical and emotional wellbeing, “Well at Work helps us thrive wherever we work.” (Arianna Huffington)**Whether you work in a traditional office or a corner of your bedroom, staying well at work need not be a luxury. But wellness at work isn’t just about staying physically healthy; it’s also about reducing stress and improving mood, focus, energy, and productivity.

DISCOVER A PROVEN PATH TO PAIN RELIEFWith empathy and scientific savvy, pain expert Dr. Saloni Sharma offers a personalized and innovative five-step pain relief program built on what she calls “microboosts,” little steps that add up to big results. Illustrated with inspiring patient examples and personal stories, her drug-free plan will enable you to:understand the unique factors contributing to your paindevelop a path to resuming your most ...

Now expanded and updated–the #1 New York Times bestselling book in which one of America’s most brilliant doctors shares his famous program for improving and protecting your healthEight Weeks to Optimum Health lays out Dr. Andrew Weil’s famous week-by-week, step-by-step plan that will keep your body’s natural healing system in peak working order. It covers diet, exercise, lifestyle, stress, and environment–all aspects of daily living that affect health and well-bei...