Susannah Lawson

Stress is very much part of life in the 21st century, and has overtaken the common cold as the major reason for taking time off work. But while we cannot avoid life's pressures, we can influence the degree to which they affect us, and how we react. This book will show you how. It examines why we become stressed, how the stress response is unique to each of us and why stress, particularly when combined with fatigue, can create a vicious circle that has serious implications for our long-term health. So, what's the answer? As you'll discover, there is no single solution; instead the authors suggest a unique blend of practical solutions that include:* Uncovering your stress triggers and stress response* Learning how to reframe negative beliefs* Effective time management that includes relaxation and fun* Becoming more resilient by tuning up your stress hormones * Utilising the power of sleep and exercise* Beating the sugar and stimulant trap* Fuel-up to feel good - discover the key nutrients for energy and resilienceWith a section on quick fixes to feel better now, as well as guidance on putting together a long-term action plan, The Stress Cure will empower you to take back control and live a healthier, more balanced life.

Presenting a formula for feeling completelyhealthy, this unique approach to health care makes it possible to understand and achieve optimum nutritionthe idea that being as healthy as possible includes having energy, a sharp mind, a motivated outlook, and rarely getting sick. This book outlines how a well-balanced diet leads to reaching this goal and examines which vitamins and minerals are valuable in this process and which anti-nutrients, such as sugar and chemicals, hinder it. A series of questionnaires and a simple program for achieving optimum health help readers develop individual nutrition programs that match their lifestyles and body types. Presentando una formula para sentirse completamente sano, este enfoque unico a la salud hace posible entender y lograr la nutricion optimala ideade que estar lo mas sano posible incluye sentirse lleno de energia, tener una mente aguda, tener una perspectiva positiva y casi nunca enfermarse. Este libro esboza como una dieta equilibrada lleva al alcance de esta meta y examina las vitaminas y los minerales que son valuables en este proceso y los que hay que evitar, como el azucar y las quimicas. Una serie de cuestionarios y un plan basico para lograr la nutricion optima ayudan a los lectores adesarrollar programas individuales que corresponden a sus estilos de vida y tipos de cuerpo. "

This practical book is designed to help women achieve optimum nutrition before and during pregnancy. Patrick Holford and Susannah Lawson provide sound guidance on the right pre-conception diet, what to eat and which supplements to take if you have experienced difficulties conceiving, and the perfect diet for optimal nourishment during pregnancy. Fiona McDonald Joyce draws on this nutritional advice to provide over 80 easy-to-prepare, delicious recipes that include everything from breakfasts and snacks to easy mid-week meals and healthy desserts. And of course, all of them are safe to eat and will positively nourish your body during one of the most important times of your life - and that of your baby. Many of the dishes are illustrated with full-colour photographs and this, combined with a wealth of practical guidance, makes this an invaluable guide for all mothers to be.

This book is the essential guide to nutrition for women who are either planning to conceive, are pregnant or have given birth. It will also help women who are having difficulty conceiving or taking their baby to term. Top nutritionist Patrick Holford and Foresight practitioner Susannah Lawson start with a pre-conception nutrition checklist, moving on to cover nutrition in pregnancy, complete with diet and meal plans, and follow up with useful advice about your own nutrition in early parenthood - from beating the baby blues to how to produce the best-quality milk. The final section deals with optimum nutrition for babies and young children, with information about weaning, prevention of allergies and the ideal diet for a healthy child. Discover top nutritional advice that will help you to achieve maximum fertility and good health, prevent birth defects, avoid sickness and other pregnancy problems, prevent allergies in your baby, feed your baby in the best way possible, and much more.

Optimum nutrition is a revolution in health care. It means giving yourself the best possible intake of nutrients to allow your body to be as healthy as it possibly can. In the bestselling NEW OPTIMUM NUTRITION BIBLE Patrick Holford revealed precisely how to achieve optimum nutrition. In OPTIMUM NUTRITION MADE EASY, Patrick Holford explains the basics of optimum nutrition, including what to eat, what to avoid, information on supplements and superfoods, useful questionnaires, advice on meal planning, and delicious recipes. With an A-Z of common ailments and their optimum nutrition remedies, and a comprehensive nutrition fact file, OPTIMUM NUTRTION MADE EASY will help you determine what your body is telling you and develop a personalised nutrition programme.