Health and Wellbeing

For millennia, the spiritual power of odour - such as from incense or frankincense - has been used to symbolise intention, stimulate awareness of our spiritual self and accentuate rite and ritual. Drawing on this power, as well as their healing qualities, essential oils can provide the perfect complement to a meditation or mindfulness practice.

Following in the footsteps of a little-known group of esoteric seekers from the late-nineteenth century who called themselves “the Miracle Club,” Mitch Horowitz shows that the spiritual “wish fulfilment” practices known as the Law of Attraction, Positive Thinking, “the Secret” and the Science of Getting Rich, actually work.

In this comprehensive guide for practitioners and those concerned with thyroid health, Marianne Teitelbaum integrates the ancient medicine of Ayurveda with modern scientific findings to address the growing epidemic of thyroid disease.

Hidden at the heart of nearly all spiritual and esoteric traditions lies the powerful teachings of the Mother Mantra. Its initiates have preserved its consciousness-expanding techniques for millennia. Originating in the ancient practice of shamanic yoga, this tradition allows us to perceive the full complexity of reality.

When the body's structure is optimally aligned, not only does it eliminate pain, reduce inflammation and stop the degeneration of joints and discs, it, also, enhances the flow of energy in the body and awakens us to greater mental clarity. In this illustrated guide to Dr. Ida P.

When was the last time you did something that scared you? The last time you really pushed your boundaries, took a risk and felt you not only bulldozed right through your fear, but, in fact, used it to propel you forward?

Have you ever wondered why some people seem to adore food, while others find eating simply a need? Why some people just love to work out and others absolutely abhor anything to do with physical exercise? Why some love entertaining, while others would rather spend a quiet evening alone?

Every person is born with the capacity to love. Over time, however, many of us have built barriers within ourselves as a reaction to painful experiences and following these, we often develop fears, beliefs and behaviour that keep these barriers firmly in place. The primary lesson in life is to learn to love and this starts right on our doorstep.

Do you suffer from chronic physical or emotional conditions? Feel stuck with reoccurring patterns in your life? Don't know why you react the way you do and can't seem to help it? Much of our chronic conditions, repetitive behaviour and emotional problems can be traced to unresolved past events stuck in the unconscious mind and to unhealthy belief systems we developed in our past that are no ...

Not having children is on the rise in many countries across the globe. August 1st has been named International Childfree Day, with a Childfree Woman and Man of the Year Award. Yet being childless is a subject not much talked about - the focus tends to be on having families and raising children, in rural, town or city life.

hrough hearing we are connected with everything that surrounds us. Yet millions of people, young and old suffer from hearing loss, which disrupts this special connection not only with our surroundings but also with our friends, loved ones, and co-workers.

A newly revised and updated edition of the classic guide to reframing our view of ADHD and embracing its benefits. Explains that people with ADHD are not disordered or dysfunctional, but simply “hunters in a farmer's world” possessing a unique mental skill set that would have allowed them to thrive in a hunter-gatherer society.

One of the first rules of child-rearing is “condemn the behaviour, not the child.” Yet this common sense rule doesn't seem to apply in the case of attention deficit disorder, or ADHD, where the very name of the condition implies that those labelled with it are “disordered,” “deficient,” and incapable of paying attention.

In India, both yoga and cannabis are considered gifts from the Hindu god Shiva. They are seen as twin currents of wisdom and enlightenment, allies for healing and consciousness expansion. As ethnobotanist and yogi Chris Kilham explains, when wisely and thoughtfully combined, cannabis and yoga offer profound benefits for body, mind, and spirit.

Every day our bodies strive to adapt and stay balanced, energised and healthy, yet chronic stress and the resulting elevation of stress hormones such as cortisol have been shown to be major factors behind, not only fatigue and weight gain, but, also, many chronic and degenerative diseases.

A pocket reference guide filled with 40 easy, quick and natural methods for more energy and enhanced performance. Includes simple yet effective techniques and recipes to restore your natural energy flow for more energy, better health, enhanced performance, concentration and happiness. Explains how the exercises and recipes can be used at work, home, or while travelling.