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The gospel of wellness : gyms, gurus, goop, and the false promise of self-care / by Raphael, Rina,author.;
Includes bibliographical references."Women are pursuing their health like never before. Whether it's juicing, biohacking, clutching crystals, or sipping collagen, today there is something for everyone, as the wellness industry has grown from modest roots into a $4.4 trillion entity and a full-blown movement promising health and vitality in the most fashionable package. But why suddenly are we all feeling so unwell? The truth is that deep within the underbelly of self-care-hidden beneath layers of clever marketing-wellness beckons with a far stronger, more seductive message than health alone. It promises women the one thing they desperately desire: control. Vividly told and deeply reported, The Gospel of Wellness reveals how this obsession is a direct result of women feeling dismissed, mistreated, and overburdened. Women are told they can manage the chaos ruling their life by following a laid-out plan: eat right, exercise, meditate, then buy or do all this stuff. And while wellness may have sprung from good intentions, we are now relentlessly flooded with exploitative offerings, questionable ideas, and a mounting pressure to stay devoted to the divine doctrine of wellness. What happens when the cure becomes as bad as the disease? With a critical eye, humor, and empathy, wellness industry journalist Rina Raphael examines how women have been led down a kale-covered path promising nothing short of salvation. She knows: Raphael was once a disciple herself-trying everything from "clean eating" to electric shock workouts-until her own awakening to the troubling consequences. Balancing the good with the bad, The Gospel of Wellness is a clear-eyed exploration of what wellness can actually offer us, knocking down the false idols and commandments that have taken hold and ultimately showing how we might shape a better future for the movement-and for our well-being"--
Subjects: Health products; Women; Women;
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Period. End of sentence : a new chapter in the fight for menstrual justice / by Diamant, Anita,author.; Berton, Melissa,writer of foreword.;
Includes bibliographical references and index.When 'Period. End of Sentence' won an Oscar in 2019, the films producer and founder of The Pad Project, Melissa Berton, told the audience: A period should end a sentence, not a girls education. Continuing in that revolutionary spirit and building on the momentum of the acclaimed documentary, this book outlines the challenges facing those who menstruate worldwide and the solutions championed by a new generation of body positive activists, innovators and public figures. From the author of 'The Boston Girl'.
Subjects: Menstruation; Feminine hygiene products.; Women; Sex discrimination.; Women's rights;
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Fatal conveniences : the toxic products and harmful habits that are making you sick--and the simple changes that will save your health / by Olien, Darin,author.;
"The New York Times bestselling author of SuperLife and cohost with Zac Efron of the hit Netflix series Down to Earth, Darin Olien offers invaluable advice for addressing the health of our bodies and the health of the planet by identifying common products and behaviors that are harmful and providing alternatives that are non-toxic and life-enhancing. Fatal conveniences are the toxic products we routinely use and the unhealthy things we do that our culture and corporations have made us believe are safe and necessary for living well and efficiently. These things--from deodorant, cosmetics, dental floss, and sunscreen to laundry detergent, air fresheners, carpets, and crayons to candles, tea bags, cell phones, and chewing gum--are ubiquitous in daily life ... and they are wreaking havoc on our health and our planet. The environmental toxins found in these products create a cascade of problems, including chemical sensitivities, auto-immune issues, obesity, chronic health diseases, and more. Darin Olien has spent most of his adult life obsessively researching these "conveniences" and in this book, he raises our awareness of their dangers, demolishes the myth that "if it's easy, it must also be good," and gives us alternative choices to take control of our lives and our health. Fatal Conveniences offers a fresh perspective and achievable, small tweaks that will lead to big, life-enhancing changes."--
Subjects: Brand name products.; Commercial products.; Environmental protection.; Life change events.; Toxins.; Health; Public health;
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Storey's guide to keeping honey bees : honey production, pollination, bee health / by Sanford, Malcolm T.(Malcolm Thomas),1942-; Bonney, Richard E.;
Includes bibliographical references (p. 235-238), Internet addresses and index.LSC
Subjects: Honeybee.; Bee culture.;
© c2010, 2018., Storey Pub.,
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Into the weeds [videorecording] / by Baichwal, Jennifer,film director.; Film Movement (Firm),publisher.;
Dewayne "Lee" Johnson.Does the most widely used weed killer in the world cause cancer? Into the Weeds: Dewayne "Lee" Johnson vs. Monsanto Company follows the story of groundskeeper Lee Johnson and his fight for justice against agrichemical giant Monsanto (now Bayer, which bought the company in 2018), the manufacturer of the weed killer, Roundup. In 2015, the International Agency for Research on Cancer (IARC), a branch of the World Health Organization, classified glyphosate - the active ingredient in Roundup as "probably carcinogenic to humans." A year later, Lee Johnson filed a lawsuit claiming that Ranger Pro, a commercial-grade variant of Roundup, was a substantial contributing factor in causing his non-Hodgkin's lymphoma. Johnsons was the first 'bellwether' case in a mass tort against Monsanto involving tens of thousands of plaintiffs. Blending interviews, trial footage, news coverage, and verite, the film follows the progression of this groundbreaking trial, while also telescoping out to understand both the ubiquity of use and its global repercussions.E.Closed-captioned for the hearing impaired.DVD ; wide screen presentation ; 5.1 surround sound, 2.0 stereophonic.
Subjects: Biographical films.; Video recordings for the hearing impaired.; Documentary films.; Nonfiction films.; Personal narratives.; Monsanto Chemical Company; Agricultural chemicals industry; Agricultural chemicals industry; Cancer; Glyphosate; Lymphomas; Glyphosate; Herbicides; Herbicides; Trials (Products liability); Tort liability of corporations;
For private home use only.
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A landowner's guide to managing your woods : how to maintain a small acreage for long-term health, biodiversity, and high-quality timber production / by Hansen, Ann Larkin.; Severson, Mike.; Waterman, Dennis L.;
Includes bibliographical references (p. 290), Internet addresses and index.LSC
Subjects: Sustainable forestry.; Forest management.;
© c2011., Storey Pub.,
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Yoga. [videorecording (DVD)] / by Synkronized USA.;
With this program, you will learn how to relax your mind and fortify your body.E.DVD ; widescreen presentation ; Dolby digital.
Subjects: Exercise.; Hatha yoga.; Instructional videos.; Physical fitness.; Yoga.;
© c2009., Synkronized USA.,
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Yoga for health. [videorecording] / by Mala Fe,film producer.; Cornero, Jenny,screenwriter,host.; Fernández, Gastón,film director.; Dreamscape Media,publisher.; Kutir Films (Firm),production company.;
Music, Rafa Garcia.Instructor, Jenny Cornero.Yoga has proved to treat such states of mind as feeling blue or depression. This program will help alleviate those feelings utilizing breathing techniques and yoga poses.E.DVD; full screen presentation.
Subjects: Nonfiction television programs.; Instructional films.; Video recordings for the hearing impaired.; Depression, Mental; Hatha yoga.; Health.;
For private home use only.
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Cannabis & CBD for health & wellness : an essential guide for using nature's medicine to relieve stress, anxiety, chronic pain, inflammation, and more / by Sherman, Aliza,author.; Chin, Junella,1976-author.; Scott, Erin,photographer.;
Includes bibliographical references and index."A safe, comprehensive, and easy-to-use guide to using cannabis--including CBD and THC--to ease chronic and acute health issues such as pain, insomnia, inflammation, depression, anxiety, grief, stress, and more, from the founder of a global cannabis wellness network and an osteopathic physician. With legalization of recreational cannabis in 10 states and medical marijuana in 33 states, interest is growing in cannabis-related health products, especially those made with CBD--a cannabinoid that has healing properties without the psychoactive effects of THC. Cannabis and CBD for Health and Wellness demystifies cannabis and its history, and explains in simple and straightforward language how to use it to treat myriad health and lifestyle issues. With information on cannabis forms (tinctures, topicals, edibles, flowers, concentrates), methods of ingestion (smoking, vaping, capusles, patches, creams, and more), dosing (and microdosing), safety and storage, caregiving, and effectivess for self-care, physical fitness, sexual arousal, aging, and more, this is the only book you need to start using cannabis--in a targeted and safe way--for better health"--
Subjects: Cannabis; Cannabinoids; Marijuana; Alternative medicine.;
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Blood : the science, medicine, and mythology of menstruation / by Gunter, Jen,author.;
Most of us know about as much about how the uterus and ovaries function as we do about how the liver works. Add in societal shame around the menstrual cycle, and it's not surprising that misinformation is widespread. But, as women's health advocate and trusted OB-GYN Dr. Jen Gunter writes, "you don't have to think about your liver 5 days a month for 30 years, so I'd argue people should know more about the uterus." Enter Blood, the galvanizing new book dispels the shame, mythology, and misinformation around menstruation with scientific facts, medical expertise, and a fierce feminist perspective. Surprising, funny, and fact-filled, Blood is an essential and empowering resource from the doctor who, in the words of Dr. Lori Brotto, Canada Research Chair in Women's Sexual Health, "takes the mystery out of women's health and replaces it with evidence-informed concrete recommendations."
Subjects: Gynecology.; Menstrual cycle.; Menstruation.; Women;
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