‘I’m full of energy and I feel great. The compliments are flooding in’ – The TimesPraise for Petronella Ravenshear and The Human Being Diet:‘Whisper it, but the secret weapon for weight loss among the sleekest, leanest women of southwest London is the Human Being Diet’ The Times‘The remarkable results are incontrovertible.’ The Telegraph‘Fashion set go wild for tough new nutrition plan’ Daily Mail‘[Petronella Ravenshear] knows her stuff’ Tatler‘Hailed for its transformative powers’ The Times'I like the HBD because it's so simple, there's no faffing around endlessly totting up calories or points.''I feel renewed. I'd battled my relationship with food for so many years and now I'm healthy and I feel fantastic. It's a feeling money can't buy.'Change the way you eat to change the way you feel.The Human Being Diet is a revolutionary programme to help you become the best, healthiest, lightest, most energetic, happiest version of YOU.These delicious recipes are based on the groundbreaking nutritional science of The Human Being Diet. Find out when to eat, what to eat and how much to eat to reset your metabolic rhythm and restore your health, resulting in perfect weight, boundless energy, flawless skin, healthy digestion and refreshing sleep. Read more

Now in its fourteenth edition, this best-selling textbook has been honed over many years to provide a clear, straightforward introduction to the human body for students of nursing, allied health or biomedical and paramedical science.The book covers the core essentials of anatomy and physiology, including basic pathology and pathophysiology of important diseases and disorders. This new edition presents additional illustrations to enhance understanding of key concepts, including pathophysiology and diagnostics. Included for the first time is an introduction to surface anatomy, while other updating reflects current scientific knowledge and developments, including coronavirus. Enhanced learning features and an extensive online resource help you grasp all the important areas. Like millions of readers before you, you will treasure Ross & Wilson as a go-to resource that you will refer to time and again to support this critical aspect of your healthcare education.Clear and easy to read - suitable for students new to the area and anyone whose first language is not EnglishHundreds of stunning illustrations and images to make learning easyHelpful learning features such as Learning Outcomes boxes, colour coding and orientation icons to facilitate navigation Definitions of common prefixes, suffixes and roots, examples, glossary and an appendix of normal biological valuesSelf-assessment activities in each chapter, including 'spot check' questions for each section and case studies with answers to develop understanding of key principlesAccompanying website with animations, videos, audio-glossary and other self-assessment materialEvolve Study ResourcesOnline content offered with Ross & Wilson Anatomy and Physiology in Health and Illness 14th edition includes:New for this edition - a set of expert-narrated 3D videos summarizing key topics in the book, powered by Complete Anatomy: the world's most advanced 3D anatomy platformOver 120 animations clarifying underlying principles and make learning funMore than 1700 audio glossary entriesBody Spectrum © online colouring and self-test softwareSelf-assessment questions to help students test their knowledge Read more

The creator of National Geographic's popular Blue Zones franchise brings readers a beautifully illustrated and informative guide to the Blue Zones―the places on Earth where people live the longest―including lessons learned, top longevity foods, and the "Power 9" behaviors to help you live to 100―plus a surprising new Blue Zone. National Geographic Explorer and best-selling author Dan Buettner has traveled the globe to uncover the best strategies for longevity, which he found in the Blue Zones: places around the world where higher percentages of people enjoy remarkably long, full lives. In The Blue Zones Secrets for Living Longer, Buettner returns to Sardinia, Italy; Ikaria, Greece; Okinawa, Japan; Costa Rica's Nicoya Peninsula; and Loma Linda, California to check in on the super-agers living in the blue zones and interprets the not-so-secret sauce of purpose, faith, community, down-time, natural movement, and plant-based eating that has powered as many as 10 additional years of healthy living in these regions. And Buettner reveals an all-new Blue Zone―the first man-made Blue Zone yet explored. Throughout his two decades of research, Buettner has worked with some of National Geographic's top photographers―including David McLain and Gianluca Cola―to document the healthy habits of the world's longest living communities. In this informative collection, their work punctuates Buettner's lively text, offering a beautiful tour of the Blue Zones. Read more

Why do most diets fail? Why does one person eat a certain meal and gain weight, while another eating the same meal loses pounds? Why, despite all the advice about what to eat, are we all still getting fatter?The answers are much more surprising - and fascinating - than we've been led to believe. The key to health and weight loss lies not in the latest fad diet, nor even in the simple mantra of 'eat less, exercise more', but in the microbes already inside us. Drawing on the latest science and his own pioneering research, Professor Tim Spector demystifies the common misconceptions about fat, calories, vitamins and nutrients. Only by understanding what makes our own personal microbes tick can we overcome the confusion of modern nutrition, and achieve a healthy gut and a healthy body. Read more

A Sunday Times bestseller — now with revised and expanded content on the exciting new science about the gut-brain link.Our gut is as important as our brain or heart, yet we know very little about how it works and many of us are too embarrassed to ask questions.In Gut, Giulia Enders breaks this taboo, revealing the latest science on how much our digestive system has to offer.From our miraculous gut bacteria — which can play a part in obesity, allergies, depression and even Alzheimer’s — to the best position to poo, this entertaining and informative health handbook shows that we can all benefit from getting to know the wondrous world of our inner workings. Author description: Giulia Enders received her medical degree from the University in Frankfurt am Main. She is a resident doctor for Internal Medicine and Gastroenterology.She is a double scholarship holder of the Wilhelm-und-Else-Heraeus-Foundation. In 2012 she won the first prize of the Science Slam in Berlin, Karlsruhe and Freiburg with her lecture ‘Darm Mit Charme’, which became a hit on youtube. Her book Darm Mit Charme has won several awards. Additionally, she was a columnist for Die Ziet. Read more

Learn about the human body from the inside outSome people think that knowing about what goes on inside the human body can sap life of its mystery―which is too bad for them. Anybody who's ever taken a peak under the hood knows that the human body, and all its various structures and functions, is a realm of awe-inspiring complexity and countless wonders. The dizzying dance of molecule, cell, tissue, organ, muscle, sinew, and bone that we call life can be a thing of breathtaking beauty and humbling perfection. Anatomy & Physiology For Dummies combines anatomical terminology and function so you'll learn not only names and terms but also gain an understanding of how the human body works. Whether you're a student, an aspiring medical, healthcare or fitness professional, or just someone who's curious about the human body and how it works, this book offers you a fun, easy way to get a handle on the basics of anatomy and physiology. Understand the meaning of terms in anatomy and physiologyGet to know the body's anatomical structures―from head to toeExplore the body's systems and how they interact to keep us aliveGain insight into how the structures and systems function in sickness and healthWritten in plain English and packed with beautiful illustrations, Anatomy & Physiology For Dummies is your guide to a fantastic voyage of the human body. Read more

Explore the science behind over 50 pilates exercises to master each movement with confidence and control. DK brings you a ground-breaking health book that will help you revitalise your workouts and perfect your Pilates practice, by understanding the muscle action, breathwork and techniques required, every step of the way. Did you know that performing Pilates can strengthen your core, improve flexibility and posture, and help to reduce stress and anxiety at the same time? Backed by scientific research, learn how Pilates exercises benefit every system in the body. Science of Pilates reveals the facts with annotated artworks that show the mechanics, the angles, how your blood flow and respiration are affected, the key muscle and joint actions working below the surface of each exercise, safe alignment, and much more!Go on a journey of self-discovery to explore: - Specially commissioned CGI artworks depict all the main Pilates exercises with variations that add or reduce challenge. - Artworks detail the mechanics of each exercise, correct body posture, the muscles involved and how they engage to perform movements.- Illustrations featuring colour-coding to highlight how the muscles, ligaments, and joints engage, stretch, and relax to perform each exercise.- Pilates programmes tailored to different abilities and aims.- Suggested practices with a progressive increase in challenge over weeks and months.- Easy-to-follow infographics help explain the hard science behind why Pilates training is so effective and what beneficial physical adaptations it can bring.Set out to unearth the facts behind the pseudo-science fads, The Science of Pilates is an approachable, entertaining and easy-to read fitness guide for those seeking self-development backed up by solid scientific evidence. The popular question and answer format brings an immediacy to the information provided, and the highly visually illustrations truly bring the science to life in a contemporary and accessible way. At DK, we believe in the power of discovery. So why stop there? If you like Science of Pilates, then why not try Science of Yoga to help you better understand yoga anatomy in order to perfect your practice and poses, or Science of Strength Training to support you in your journey to build you strongest body. Complete the collection today! Read more

Anatomy & Physiology Made Easy - Includes Over 300+ Illustrations!Tell me, would you like to...Eliminate the confusing brick-like anatomy books from your life?Understand anatomy in a simple manner?Crush your exams like nothing?The human body is the most complicated and most complex machine on earth. Now, imagine how many systems, organs, and functions you need to learn if you want to ace your physiology and anatomy classes. That’s an insane amount of information!To master these things, you have to be familiar with the different terms and also learn how each of them works.The problem with the old Physiology and Anatomy books is that they're written like an ancient language.The way that Anatomy and Physiology has been taught for many years hasn’t changed a bit. The problem is not with you, but the resources you use to learn. You need a book that provides you with the complete information on the human body without it feeling like reading from a scroll.Luckily for you, this book explains everything you need to know about the human body in simple words! In this book Anatomy & Physiology Made Easy, you will learn all of the necessary information without all the complications. Packed with complete body systems, illustrations, and simple explanations, this book is the ideal resource to help you learn about Anatomy and Physiology the fast way!Here’s what you’ll get:300 Custom-Made Illustrations: It’s easier to understand how the human body works through custom-made illustrations to make these concepts come to life!Easy to Understand Concepts: Learning complicated body structures and functions is now made easy with these simplified explanations and discussions!Comprehensive Terminology and Functions: Explore the body’s systems and understand how each of them functions from head to toe!Whether you’re a struggling student, an aspiring medical practitioner, or an aspiring fitness professional, this book gives you the necessary knowledge you need to excel in class!Written in a way that is easily understood and loaded with amazing illustrations, Anatomy & Physiology Made Easy is your guide to a fantastic voyage of the human body!Scroll up, Click on "Buy Now with 1-Click", and Get Your Copy Now! Read more

It has never been so delicious to eat well for your gut health! Treat yourself to these delicious gut-loving recipes and lifestyle hacks from The Gut Health Doctor, as seen on This Morning.Want to enjoy delicious food that is actually good for your body? Forget cutting out or cutting down, Dr Megan Rossi's revolutionary Diversity Diet has changed the lives of thousands of her clients and proves that eating more plants and enjoying more flavour taps into the very latest scientific discoveries about how our body works best. That's right, eating MORE can boost your gut health and make you feel amazing.Megan shares a step-by-step guide to the Diversity Diet, including over 80 mouth-watering recipes, three bespoke menu plans, shopping lists, one-minute snack ideas and so much more! She also explains all the facts, including how:- You don't have to only eat plants (unless you want to)- Our gut thrives on fibre, which is found in plants- You can lose weight without counting calories- A healthy gut can improve your skin, brain, immunity, hormones and metabolismA book for food-lovers, Eat More, Live Well is packed with Megan's all-time favourite dishes, including a Hearty Lasagne, Fibre-packed Carrot Cake, Loaded Nachos, Prebiotic Rocky Road, Raspberry and White Chocolate Muffins and Sweet Potato Gnocchi.The answer to healthy eating is inclusion, not exclusion, so why not start today? Get the results you deserve!-------------------------------'Megan is my idol - so passionate and knowledgeable! She has so many great tips and the recipes are easy, delicious and healthy!' DAVINA MCCALL 'Megan is helping tummies everywhere with her delicious food!' DR RUPY AUJLA'This book is full of Megan's tasty food that will take care of your body and mind' THE HAPPY PEARS____________________________Sunday Times bestseller January, February and July 2022 Read more

Written by autistic author Robyn Steward, this is a detailed guide for young people aged 9 to 16 on the basics of menstruation. Created in consultation with young people, an online survey and a group of medical professionals, this is a book that teaches all people about periods, which can be a scary and overwhelming issue.Promoting the fact that everyone either has periods or knows someone who does, the book reduces the anxiety girls face in asking for help. It offers direct advice on what periods look and feel like and how to manage hygiene and pain. It also breaks up information using illustrations and step-by-step photos of how to change pads and tampons, it discusses alternatives including period underwear and moon cups, and gives information about possible sensory issues for autistic people. Read more

Fully updated throughout and with a new foreword for this edition.Why do most diets fail? Why does one person eat a certain meal and gain weight, while another eating the same meal loses pounds? Why, despite all the advice about what to eat, are we all still getting fatter?The answers are much more surprising - and fascinating - than we've been led to believe. The key to health and weight loss lies not in the latest fad diet, nor even in the simple mantra of 'eat less, exercise more', but in the microbes already inside us. Drawing on the latest science and his own pioneering research, Professor Tim Spector demystifies the common misconceptions about fat, calories, vitamins and nutrients. Only by understanding what makes our own personal microbes tick can we overcome the confusion of modern nutrition, and achieve a healthy gut and a healthy body. Read more

This newly revised fourth edition of The Concise Book of Muscles is a comprehensive guide to the major muscle groups. Fully illustrated with more than 500 drawings, and easy to use, this compact reference provides a complete profile for each muscle, clearly showing its origin, insertion, nerve supply, and action, the movements that use it, and, where appropriate, exercises that stretch and strengthen it. The book's distinctive quick-reference format shows students exactly how to locate and identify specific muscles, highlighting those that are heavily used and therefore subject to injury in a variety of sports and activities. Each muscle chapter now includes an overview of the gross anatomy of the body area, to show bony landmarks, cross-sections of muscle layers, and points of attachment, as well as a quick reference and an overview of the nerve pathways that are most relevant. The book alsoIt includes a new chapter on the pelvic floor muscles, which are of particular interest to those studying or practicing yoga and Pilates. While designed for the student and beginning practitioner of anatomy, massage, bodywork, physical therapy, chiropractic medicine, physiotherapy, yoga, and Pilates or any other health-related field, The Concise Book of Muscles is equally useful for athletes and anyone interested in the workings of the human body. The late Chris Jarmey, M.C.S.P., D.S., M.R.S.S., qualified as a Chartered Physiotherapist in 1979, and taught anatomy, shiatsu, qigong, and bodywork therapy throughout Europe. This new edition has been updated with a number of recommendations from Cecilia Brassett, University Clinical Anatomist, University of Cambridge, and Councillor of both The Anatomical Society and the British Association of Clinical Anatomists,, and the writing of Dr. Dan Quemby, who has taught pharmacology, physiology, and anatomy to medical and science students at St. Andrew's University and University College London. Read more

Your power lies in the rhythm of your menstrual cycle. Connect with your body on a deeper level to find healing, balance and wholeness. The menstrual cycle is a vital and vitalizing system in the female body, yet our understanding of and respect for this process is both limited and distorted. Few women really know about the physiology of their cycle, and many do not see it as an integral part of their health and wellbeing, let alone as a potential guide to emotional and spiritual empowerment.Wild Power tells a radical new story about feminine power. It reveals: · Your inner architecture and the path to power that is encoded in your body· How to tune in to the rhythm and changes of your menstrual cycle to realize the fullness and beauty of your authority· Three 'maps' to guide you through the energies, tasks and challenges presented as you journey through each cycle· How to work with your Inner Seasons to pace your energy, calm your nervous system and gain insight into your overall wellbeing · How to work with your cycle to channel spiritual forces, affirm your expression in the world and achieve a deep sense of belongingWritten with humour, tenderness and practicality, and packed with women's stories and quotes throughout, Wild Power will restore women to wholeness and reinstate the full majesty and grace of the Feminine. Read more

World-renowned biohacker and bestselling author Dave Asprey reveals how to maximize your well-being with the minimum effort, by taking control of your body’s operating system.If you want to lose weight, boost your energy, or sharpen your mind, there are shelves of books offering myriad styles of advice. If you want to build up your strength and cardio fitness, there are plenty of gyms and trainers ready to offer you their guidance. What all of these resources have in common is they offer you a bad deal: a lot of effort for a little payoff. Dave Asprey has found a better way.In Smarter Not Harder, the proven master of biohacking exposes the surprising secrets of your body’s operating system, or its “MeatOS.” That system is naturally designed to be lazy, which is why sweaty exercise routines and rigid diets produce such limited effects. Dave shows us how to hack the MeatOS and make it do what we want it to do, turning it from obstacle into ally. The key to achieving optimum wellness, he reveals, isn’t about doing more, it’s about doing less―exercising and eating smarter, not harder, and making the body’s built in laziness work for you.Smarter Not Harder is not a diet nor a fitness plan. It is a system of targeted biohacks aimed at upgrading your metabolic, neurological, and epigenetic systems. Packed with practical, accessible information on better eating; smart workouts that give you more strength and energy in less time; and strategic therapies to reduce stress and boost resilience―Smarter Not Harder will show you how to achieve lasting health in less time.Dave Asprey's book 'FAST THIS WAY' was a Sunday Times bestseller w/c 01-02-2021. Read more

Practice your way to a high score in your anatomy & physiology classThe human body has 11 major anatomical systems, 206 bones, and dozens of organs, tissues, and fluids―that’s a lot to learn if you want to ace your anatomy & physiology class! Luckily, you can master them all with this hands-on book + online experience. Memorization is the key to succeeding in A&P, and Anatomy & Physiology Workbook For Dummies gives you all the practice you need to score high. Inside and online, you'll find exactly what you need to help you understand, memorize, and retain every bit of the human body.  Jam packed with memorization tricks, test-prep tips, and hundreds of practice exercises, it’s the ideal resource to help you make anatomy and physiology your minion! Take an online review quiz for every chapterUse the workbook as a supplement to classroom learningBe prepared for whatever comes your way on test dayGain confidence with practical study tipsIf you’re gearing up for a career in the medical field and need to take this often-tough class to fulfill your academic requirements as a high school or college student, this workbook gives you the edge you need to pass with flying colors. Read more

Fully updated throughout and with a new foreword for this edition.Why do most diets fail? Why does one person eat a certain meal and gain weight, while another eating the same meal loses pounds? Why, despite all the advice about what to eat, are we all still getting fatter?The answers are much more surprising - and fascinating - than we've been led to believe. The key to health and weight loss lies not in the latest fad diet, nor even in the simple mantra of 'eat less, exercise more', but in the microbes already inside us. Drawing on the latest science and his own pioneering research, Professor Tim Spector demystifies the common misconceptions about fat, calories, vitamins and nutrients. Only by understanding what makes our own personal microbes tick can we overcome the confusion of modern nutrition, and achieve a healthy gut and a healthy body. Read more

A concise revision guide to the core basic sciences for all surgical trainees preparing for Part A of the Intercollegiate MRCS examination. Covering the essential facts for anatomy, physiology and pathology, with indications of both their clinical relevance and importance. Focusing on the recurring examination themes for initial surgical training, this title is designed for the basic surgical trainee as well as proving useful for those in higher surgical training and for the surgically-inclined, well-motivated student.Covers the essentials of the basic sciences - anatomy, physiology and pathology - for the MRCS examination.Explains the application and clinical relevance of the three sciences.Bulleted text for easy reading and rapid exam preparation.Focused on the common themes of the examination.Clear annotated line drawings to aid learning.250 new online single-best answer questions in the format of the MRCS Part A examination. Each answer will refer back to text for further reading as required.New OSCE 'Clinical scenarios' at the end of every chapter. Read more

COLOURING – THE STRESS-FREE WAY TO STUDY ANATOMY AND PHYSIOLOGY!  Are you looking for an easy and effective way to learn and revise A&P?  Colouring is the perfect alternative to hours of reading, it is fun, creative and a proven learning technique. Gain a deeper understanding by putting pencils to paper and improve your ability to retain knowledge and recall it in classes, exams or out in practice.  Ideal for visual learners - you’ll learn without even realising it!  Key features:Now packed with even more: the second edition introduces new figures to colour in, new activity types, and a range of additional topics.Intuitive design using an innovative two step approach: test your knowledge by labelling the diagrams then add colour to the illustrations.Packed with information but simple and easy to follow. Read more

Discover all there is to know about human anatomy in DK's latest concise visual guide to the human body. Fully updated to reflect the latest medical information, The Concise Human Body Book is illustrated throughout with colourful and comprehensive diagrams, photographs, scans, and 3D artworks, which take you right into the cells and fibres that are responsible for keeping your body ticking. The Concise Human Body Book provides full coverage of the body, function by function, system by system. In the opening chapter, colourful medical scans, illustrations, and easy-to-understand diagrams show you how the different parts of the body work together to produce a living whole. Eleven main body systems - including the skeletal system, cardiovascular system, and respiratory system - are then covered in intricate detail in the following chapters, with each section ending on common diseases and disorders that can affect that system. From bones and muscles to systems and processes, this in-depth, pocket-sized guide to the body's physical structure, chemical workings, and potential problems is the must-have reference manual for trainee medical professionals, students, or anyone interested in finding out more about how the human body works. Read more