A Financial Times Summer Book of 2019Seasoned adventurer Alastair Humphreys pushes himself to his very limits – busking his way across Spain with a violin he can barely play.In 1935 a young Englishman named Laurie Lee arrived in Spain. He had never been overseas; had hardly even left the quiet village he grew up in. His idea was to walk through the country, earning money for food by playing his violin in bars and plazas.Nearly a century later, t ...
130 recipes plus nutrition and lifestyle advice for eating healthily without wheat, egg or milk. Includes recipes and advice for children with restricted diets.Wheat, milk and eggs are the three most common allergy-causing agents. Millions of people around the world would be healthier without these ingredients in their diets.But wheat, milk and eggs have become such key elements of the western diet and lifestyle that it’s a problem to find strai ...
The award-winning million copy seller, now available as an ebook.The book shows you how to tell the difference between the additives you need in food and wine and those you don’t (after all, by no means the majority of additives are bad for you).• when preservatives, colourings and flavourings have a place in our food• GM foods – which issues should cause concern• Additives in unexpected places – even in a glass of wine• facts on pesticides, fer ...
The perfect companion to the 5:2 Diet.ITV’s popular diet and fitness presenter Joanna Hall presents the perfect accompaniment to fasting programmes. This easy-to-use handy guide tells you the exact calorie, carbohydrate, protein, saturated fat, fibre, sugar and salt content of the foods you eat, helping you to lose weight and keep it off.Building on her bestselling titles Drop a Size in Two Weeks Flat and Drop a Size for Life Joanna Hall offers ...
‘If I had to lose my record to anyone, I couldn’t be happier that it was Jonathan. Family connections aside, there is nobody more talented, more determined or more deserving.’ – Carl FogartyWithin the staggeringly dangerous and high-pressure sport of professional motorcycling, Jonathan Rea’s achievements are unprecedented. A legendary World Superbike Champion with more race wins than any rider in history, Rea’s trailblazing success shows no sign ...
An excellent guide for anyone wanting to delve deeper into the world of aromatherapy. It clearly explains everything you need to know about understanding and using essential oils.Written in a clear, easy to understand style this comprehensive book includes:what the different carrier oils are• how to use essential oils for health, pleasure and enjoyment• how aromatherapy can be used for women’s health problems: PMS, menstrual problems, thrush and ...
This guide offers a fascinating exploration into the realm of fragrance. It clearly explains the psychological and emotional effects of essential oils showing how they can be used to:enhance your mood • ease strain • sharpen concentration • soothe away cares • restore and refresh the spiritsWritten by a highly respected aromatherapist, this book includes:the use of perfumes, incense, aromatic plants and oils throughout history to enhance the hum ...
Depression is one of the UK’s leading causes of disability. One in four women in their 40s are prescribed antidepressant drugs BUT depression is a sign of malfunction of the body – not in the brain and it can be treated with simple lifestyle interventions.The UK’s mental well-being is in a state of crisis – psychiatric drugs are overprescribed and the causes of depression and anxiety oversimplified as a genetic and brain malfunction. This book d ...
Yoga has been shown to benefit both mind and body in the short and long term; it opens doors to a healthy lifestyle, a supple body and personal peace.20 Minutes to Master Yoga is a clear introduction to the practice and key postures, showing you how to master the core ideas in just 20 minutes.Yoga is a simple but life-enhancing discipline, which concentrates on controlling body postures and breathing to strengthen the body and relax the mind. It ...
