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Review – Never Fear Cancer Again: How to Prevent and Reverse Cancer

August 17th, 2012

Recommended for everyone who wants to lead a cancer-free life, this book will provide readers with a groundbreaking understanding of cancer and disease on a cellular level. The author thoroughly explains the cancer-curing approach of attacking malfunctioning cells that saved… (Read more)


Review – Spiritually Caring for Frail Elders & Their Families: Nursing Home, Rehabilitation, and Assisted Living Settings

August 3rd, 2012

This unique manual is designed for a particular niche of volunteers who provide spiritual guidance in long-term care facilities. Recognizing the complex concerns that may arise in a residential setting, as well as factors that can affect a person’s emotional… (Read more)


Review – Relax and Unwind with Yoga

June 25th, 2012

A quick introduction to the philosophy and benefits of yoga paves the way for a series of detailed yet straightforward lessons aimed at novice readers. Whether you’re determined to give it a go or are simply curious about this popular,… (Read more)


Review — The Longevity Prescription: The 8 Proven Keys to a Long, Healthy Life

June 22nd, 2012

Longevity Prescription

By Robert N. Butler, MD
Pulitzer Prize-winning author, Dr. Robert Butler shows that healthy aging is not just in your hands—it’s easy to do! Use the “longevity index” to evaluate what stage you’re at and take action in eight important… (Read more)


Review — First Steps Out of: Anxiety

June 15th, 2012

First Steps Out Of: Anxiety

By Dr. Kate Middleton
Anxiety is a normal, human response to problematic situations. Unfortunately, it can also reach a point at which it seriously interferes with day-to-day activities. Dr. Middleton’s myth-busting and interactive guide clearly describes the biological origins of… (Read more)


Review — Late-Stage Dementia: Promoting Comfort, Compassion, and Care

June 8th, 2012

By  Michael Gordon, MD, with Natalie Baker
One of our most trusted contributors, medical professor, ethicist and geriatrician, Dr. Michael Gordon, has now published a guide for healthcare professionals and families caring for persons with dementia. With a focus on… (Read more)


Review — Remind Me Who I Am, Again

May 25th, 2012

Remind Me Who I Am Again

By Linda Grant
This moving and introspective journey begins with a diagnosis of dementia in the 1990s and shifts across time, space and memory to examine the nature of identity. Grant’s evocative memoir tenderly details her mother’s illness as well… (Read more)


Reviews — The Gluten-Free Nutrition Guide

May 18th, 2012

Gluten-free Nutrition Guide

By Tricia Thompson, MS, RD 
Celiac disease can wreak havoc on your diet and your taste buds. But nutritionist Tricia Thompson shows that one need not sacrifice nutrition or flavour. Her well-indexed and extensively-referenced text provides information about the disease,… (Read more)


Worth checking out

May 11th, 2012

First Steps Out Of Anxiety

Anxiety is a normal, human response to problematic situations. Unfortunately, it can also reach a point at which it seriously interferes with day-to-day activities. Dr. Middleton’s myth-busting and interactive guide clearly describes the biological origins of this reaction, points out problematic behaviours (such as avoidance), and outlines the steps that will put those who are suffering from chronic anxiety on the road to recovery Continue reading


The Little Book of Stress Relief

May 4th, 2012

The Little Book of Stress Relief

Whether we’re caring for elderly parents, babysitting five grandchildren or helping out a sick friend, we all deal with stress on a daily basis and could most likely do with a little relief. Luckily, a brand new book aims to… (Read more)