Health & Nutrition

Become a happier, healthier you with our range of books written by nutrition and health experts; aimed at informing, engaging and helping you to build a better mind and body for you and your family.

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  • Sleep Sense

    Sleep Sense

    $24.99 Tax Included

    Improve your sleep, improve your health

    Sleep is fundamental to our health and wellbeing. In Sleep Sense, international sleep expert Dr Katharina Lederle draws on the latest research to explore how sleep is connected to each of the three pillars of successful living: physical health, cognitive performance, and emotional wellbeing. She then provides readers with a ‘menu’ of healthy sleep options from which they can choose in order to effectively establish better sleep habits that improve day-to-day health and wellbeing.

    SPECIFICATIONS: 9781925820935 | Paperback | 198 x 129mm / 7.75 x 5in | 224 pages | Empower

  • The Cancer Companion

    The Cancer Companion

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    How to Navigate Your Way From Diagnosis to Treatment and Beyond

    A cancer diagnosis can cause a torrent of unfamiliar emotions felt by both the patient and those who care for them. The Cancer Companion is a compassionate, down-to-earth guide for those navigating these difficult and complex emotions. Its simple structure and comprehensive approach turns modern psychological research into constructive strategies for dealing with anxiety, depression, sleep disturbance, management of relationships, and many more components of cancer-related distress.



    A video from author, and Clinical Psychologist, Dr. Toni Lindsay

    SPECIFICATIONS: Paperback | 229 x 152mm / 9 x 6in | 224 pages

  • A Well Mind

    A Well Mind

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    The Tools for Attaining Mental Wellbeing

    A Well Mind provides a holistic approach to mental wellness that explores how we can begin to feel better mentally by improving how we care for our physical health. Author Lisa Parkinson Roberts has struggled with mental health, and here she explains the tools and expertise which have helped her regain control of how she feels. Improve your eating, sleep, stress management and exercise routines, and ultimately your mental health, with this essential guide to feeling the best you can in your mind!


    Also available in eBook


    Specifications: 9781925820782 | Paperback | 229 x 152mm / 9 x 6in | 280 Pages

  • 9781925820652

    The Healthy Skin Kitchen

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    For Eczema, Dermatitis, Psoriasis, Acne, Allergies, Hives, Rosacea, Red Skin Syndrome, Cellulite, Leaky Gut, MCAS, Salicylate Sensitivity, Histamine Intolerance & More

    Whether your skin issue is mild or momentous, The Healthy Skin Kitchen is the essential resource for clear, healthy skin.

    Beautifully laid out with gorgeous photography, The Healthy Skin Kitchen shows you what to put on your fork to create radiant skin from the inside out. Far from a one-size-fits-all diet, the delicious allergy-friendly recipes include gluten-free, dairy-free, low salicylate, low histamine, vegan and autoimmune paleo options, so you can tailor meals to suit you or simply follow your favourite menu and Karen’s skin care regime.

    Find answers to combat eczema, acne, dandruff, hives, rosacea, salicylate sensitivity and much more. Even if you have great skin, you’ll experience the benefits of eating nutritious food that is right for you – enjoying more energy, a trimmer waistline and better gut health.

     


    Specifications: 9781925820652 | Hardback | 235 x 191mm / 9.25 x 7.5in | 224 Pages | Full Colour


     

  • Purposeful Breathing

    Purposeful Breathing

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    Reset Your Mind • Improve Your Energy • Enhance Your Health

    Purposeful Breathing is a practical, user-friendly guide to simple breathing skills that can rapidly reduce states you don’t want and increase states you do want. For anyone suffering from anxiety, feeling calmer can happen in a breath or two. For anyone wanting to boost performance, the right breathing skills will help them to get into ‘the zone’. The book also teaches breathing skills for longer term health and healing, informed by new discoveries from psychology and neuroscience.

    Specifications: 9781925820591 | Paperback | 229 x 152mm / 9 x 6in | 216 Pages

  • Dealing with Depression

    Dealing with Depression

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    Dealing with Depression offers a simple, easy to follow, non-judgmental and, above all, effective exploration of depression and how to manage it. A range of strategies is outlined, including the physiological fundamentals of sleep, healthy diet and exercise as well as ideas from positive psychology that help us to take care of ourselves. Case studies show how Jan Marsh’s approach can be tailored to the individual, enabling anyone to successfully deal with depression and get their life back.

    SPECIFICATIONS: Empower |Paperback |198x 129mm |192 pages


  • Understanding Type 2 Diabetes

    Understanding Type 2 Diabetes

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    Fewer Highs, Fewer Lows, Better Health

    In this essential resource for any diabetes sufferer, Professor Merlin Thomas from the world-renowned Baker IDI Heart & Diabetes Institute offers clear, effective guidance on how to manage all aspects of the disease.

    The book examines what diabetes is and how it comes about. It describes the many practical changes you can make to your diet, while also looking at physical activity and the different ways exercise can be used to maintain and improve your health.

    The book also explores the medical aspects of diabetes care, including the best ways to achieve control of your waistline, blood glucose, blood pressure and cholesterol levels, and how to avoid major complications. Individual chapters look at the effects of diabetes on the heart, vision, feet, kidneys, bladder, mind, mood, sleep and sex — all critically important areas for sufferers wanting to maintain optimum health.

    SPECIFICATIONS: Paperback | 198 x 129 mm / 7 ¾ x 5 Inches | 336 Pages |

  • Live and Laugh with Dementia

    Live and Laugh with Dementia

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    Dementia is affecting more people than ever. For each person afflicted, their family are faced with hard decisions about how to look after them. A valuable and inspiring resource, this book focuses on how to make living with dementia as positive as possible, as well as offering practical suggestions and activities that can be tailored to suit individual needs.

    Dr Lee-Fay Low is a leading researcher in the field, and has created Live and Laugh with Dementia to support loved ones and carers in maximising quality of life for the sufferer by helping them maintain their self-identity and continue to experience happiness.

    SPECIFICATIONS: Paperback | 198 x 129 mm / 7 ¾ x 5 Inches | Black & White | 256 Pages |

  • Understanding Autism

    Understanding Autism

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    The essential guide for parents

    Our understanding of the autism spectrum has improved dramatically in recent years. In Understanding Autism, two leading experts in the field combine their decades of experience to offer an extensive, accessible guide for parents and relatives.

    This empathetic book covers everything from the causes of autism and the latest research to how it manifests at various ages and stages of life, from how to cope with common challenging behaviours to the importance of self-care for caregivers. An essential resource, it reassures and supports parents in coping during times of difficulty or transition, as well as with everyday life.

    SPECIFICATIONS: Paperback | 198 x 129 mm / 7 ¾ x 5 Inches | Black & White | 272 Pages |

  • The Eczema Detox

    The Eczema Detox

    $39.99 Tax Included

    Available in eBook


    The low-chemical diet for eliminating skin inflammation

    ‘This diet is healing my eczema and changing my life’ – testimony from just one of thousands worldwide who have benefited from The Eczema Detox, and proof that it really does work.

    Developed by nutritionist Karen Fischer, whose daughter suffered from severe eczema from infancy, this ground-breaking book has helped people everywhere finally end their struggles with many types of skin conditions, including eczema, dermatitis, psoriasis and rosacea; now, it’s your turn. Learn the science behind this low chemical diet and eat your way to beautiful skin as Karen shares her 15 years of professional experience. This book is the answer you’ve been longing for.


    SPECIFICATIONS: Hardback | 235 x 191 mm / 9¼ x 7½ Inches | Colour | 240 Pages |

  • Feed Your Brain: The Cookbook

    Feed Your Brain: The Cookbook

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    Available in eBook


    Did you know your brain is the most nutrient-demanding organ in your body? The human brain uses an enormous 20% of the total energy gained from food you consume, meaning what you eat is intrinsically linked with your brain’s health and functioning.

    Drawing on 20 years of research, author Delia McCabe presents the bible of delicious, easy ideas to keep your brain in tip-top condition. She shares fascinating facts about the most nutritious ingredients and tips and tricks for preparing meals the whole family will love; this is the ultimate collection of recipes to nurture and benefit not just your body and soul, but also your brain.


    SPECIFICATIONS: Paperback | 235 x 191 mm | Colour | 240 Pages |

  • The Digestive Health Solution

    The Digestive Health Solution

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    Your Personalized Five-Step Plan for Inside-Out Digestive Wellness

    This book is the tool you’ve been waiting for to help you discover personalised, effective natural solutions for optimal digestive health. Nutritional medicine expert and naturopath Ben Brown uses the latest research to explore the truth about the mind-body connection, food intolerances and sensitivities and help you develop a practical, personalised approach to improving your wellbeing from the inside out.

    The Digestive Health Solution examines research on popular natural medicines and separates fact from fiction to uncover evidence-based treatments that can enhance your digestion and even eliminate symptoms. It is your essential guide to transforming your digestive health, for life.

    SPECIFICATIONS: Paperback | 198 x 129 mm | 272 Pages |

  • The Longevity List

    The Longevity List

    Myth busting the top ways to live a long and healthy life

    Every day we’re bombarded by often-contradictory advice on what to do to keep ourselves healthy. How can we separate fact from fad? Written by a medical clinician, this is the ultimate myth-busting guide to what will really help us live a long and healthy life.

    Along the way you’ll discover stacks of intriguing, entertaining and often very funny facts. It’s the one-stop checklist to living a life that might just see you reach your 100th birthday and beyond!

    SPECIFICATIONS: Paperback | 229 x 152  mm / 9 x 6 Inches | Black & White | 352 Pages |

  • Younger Skin in 28 Days: The fast-track diet for beautiful skin and a cellulite-proof body

    Younger Skin in 28 Days: The Fast-Track Diet for Beautiful Skin and a Cellulite-Proof Body

    $29.99 Tax Included

    Available in eBook


    Beautiful skin is not only for the genetically blessed- everyone can enjoy the self-confidence that comes from looking their best, regardless of age. In Younger Skin in 28 Days, award-winning author and nutritionist Karen Fischer reveals how you can firm and tone your skin and take years off your appearance in a matter of weeks.

    Among the many skin conditions that can be improved are: cellulite wrinkles dry skin sun damage acne rough and bumpy skin age spots and hyperpigmentation Karen reveals the best skin-care products and supplements for younger skin, and includes a 3-day alkalising cleanse to fast-track your results as well as a 28-day meal plan featuring 80 delicious, quick and easy recipes.


    SPECIFICATIONS: Paperback | 234 x 151 mm / 9 ⅕ x 6 Inches | Paperback | 272 Pages |

  • The Healthy Skin Diet: Your complete guide to beautiful skin in only 8 weeks!

    The Healthy Skin Diet: Your complete guide to beautiful skin in only 8 weeks!

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    Winner of the 2008 Australian Food Media Awards for Best Health, Nutrition or Special Diet book. Ex-model and TV presenter Karen Fischer understands the havoc your day-to-day life and environment can inflict on your skin. The Healthy Skin Diet offers an easy-to-follow, comprehensive program featuring planned daily menus; a three-day detox plan; delicious, simple, healthy, alkalising recipes; and chapters dedicated to the treatment of specific skin disorders from cellulite to acne.

    The Healthy Skin Diet is designed to supply your body with the ability to make gorgeous skin – working from the inside out! Beautiful skin is not something exclusively reserved for the genetically blessed. You too can have great healthy, clear and blemish-free skin.

    SPECIFICATIONS: Paperback | 234 x 153 mm / 9 ¼ x 6 Inches | 392 Pages | Includes Recipes |

  • The Eczema Diet (2nd Edition): Eczema-safe food to stop the itch and prevent eczema for life

    The Eczema Diet (2nd Edition)

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    Available in eBook


    Eczema-Safe Food to Stop the Itch and Prevent Eczema for Life

    Nutritionist, skin expert and mother-of-two, Karen Fischer is known as the ‘last hope’ for eczema patients who have tried every therapy and cream to no avail. Inspired initially by her success in treating her daughter’s eczema, for the last decade Karen has treated eczema patients of all ages, including newborn babies.

    In this second edition of her bestselling book, Karen brings you the results of her years of research and shares her tried-and-tested solutions for this heart-breaking condition, including emergency itch-busters, how to prevent chemical sensitivities, menus for all ages and skin care and non-diet information.


    SPECIFICATIONS: Paperback | 234 x 151 mm / 9 ¼ x 7 ½ Inches | 288 Pages |

  • Feeding Your Brain

    Feed Your Brain: 7 Steps to a Lighter, Brighter You!

    $34.99 Tax Included

    Available in eBook


    In a world where stress levels are soaring, depression and anxiety are on the rise, and instances of dementia continue to increase, keeping your brain in tip-top shape has never been more important. Luckily it’s possible to improve focus and memory, reduce stress and promote brain health simply by enjoying a diet rich in the right nutrients.

    Delia McCabe has spent over two decades researching exactly what the brain requires to function at its highest potential. The result: this valuable, informative guide, containing her unique 7-step plan designed to help you modify your eating habits quickly and easily and learn to feed your brain what it needs.


    SPECIFICATIONS: Paperback | 235 x 191 mm / 9 ¼ x 7 ½ Inches | Colour | 296 Pages |