Sustainable Health

Imagine cultivating enough food to slash your grocery shopping in half—all in less than an hour a day in your own backyard. Sounds impossible, right? Marjory Wildcraft says it's not: She's been homesteading for almost twenty years and founded The Grow Network to teach hundreds of thousands of others—some with very little space or time, some city dwellers with rooftop gardens—how to do the same, from gardening, to raising chickens, to composting, to medicine-making.

Lose fat, boost energy, and reclaim your health—in just 30 minutes a day or less. In A Busy Professional’s Guide to Sustainable Fat Loss, fitness and nutrition expert Jim O’Connor shares a proven blueprint for busy men and women who want real, lasting weight loss without extreme diets, marathon workouts, or calorie counting.

Microplastics Mayhem is your ultimate guide to a healthier, plastics-free life, and is an invaluable resource that empowers readers to take control of their own well-being and make a positive impact on the environment. This comprehensive book not only reveals the alarming truth behind the invisible threat of microplastics This book includes: Practical health tips, Resources for further research And extensive list of microplastics-free products and brands. Packed with actionable advice, "Microplastics Mayhem" guides you through simple lifestyle changes that can significantly reduce your ...

The slow violence being inflicted on our environment—through everything from carbon emissions to plastic pollution—also represents an impending public health catastrophe. Yet standard health care practices are more concerned with short-term outcomes than long-term sustainability. Every resource used to deliver medical care, from IV tubes to antibiotics to electricity, has a significant environmental impact. This raises an urgent ethical dilemma: in striving to improve the health outcomes of individual patients, are we damaging human health on a global scale?

Let’s get straight to the point. Losing fat isn’t easy, and it’s something that countless people struggle with in their daily lives. What makes this even more difficult for people is the endless waves of new fads that circulate which are more often than not designed to make you fail.

Enter the verdant realm of "The Timeless Garden," where each page blossoms with the wisdom of nurturing nature's bounty. This comprehensive guide invites you to unfurl the green tapestry of ecological gardening, embedding you into the heart of a living, breathing ecosystem that thrives right in your backyard. Imagine cultivating a soil foundation rich in the zest of life, teeming with microorganisms that serve as the bedrock for robust plant growth. Learn soil secrets that transform your garden into a fertility powerhouse, equipped with techniques to build vitality from the ground up, ...

Unlock the secrets of sustainable living and revolutionize your gardening practices with The Compost Connection. This comprehensive guide delves deep into the art and science of composting, offering invaluable insights and practical techniques that both novices and seasoned gardeners can benefit from. Start your journey with an introduction to compost harvesting, exploring the vital role of finished compost in building robust soil health. Discover the diverse methods of composting, from traditional techniques to innovative approaches like vermicomposting and bokashi composting, each ...

Discover the ultimate guide to efficient and sustainable gardening with Cold Composting Made Simple. This comprehensive eBook unveils the secrets of cold composting, making it accessible for both beginners and seasoned gardeners alike. Start your journey with an understanding of cold composting, its myriad benefits, and common misconceptions. Learn how to select the perfect compost bin and gather essential tools and materials without breaking the bank. You'll also find step-by-step instructions for setting up your compost area to kick-start your sustainable gardening practice. Dive into the...

Step into the lush landscapes of Hawaii, a paradise where the art of agriculture meets the marvels of modern technology. "Island Harvest" is an enlightening journey through the world of greenhouse farming on these captivating islands, a world where sustainability is not just a practice but a devotion. Embark on a comprehensive exploration that begins with the mesmerizing essence of greenhouse cultivation in Hawaii. Delve deep into the unique climatic and geographic nuances that make this location a haven for farming innovation. With reverent nods to tradition, learn how the ancient and ...

Hot Composting Made Simple is your ultimate guide to transforming organic waste into nutrient-rich compost faster than ever. This comprehensive eBook demystifies the art and science of hot composting, making it accessible for gardeners of all experience levels. Dive into Chapter 1, where you'll start with the basics understanding what hot composting is, its numerous benefits, and the fascinating decomposition process. As you progress, Chapters 2 and 3 will gear you up with the essentials, from gathering the right materials and tools to selecting the perfect spot and ensuring safety. Unlock ...

Unlock the secrets of sustainable living with "Introduction to Composting," your essential guide to the world of vermicomposting! Transform your kitchen scraps into nutrient-rich soil amendments and contribute to a greener planet, all from the comfort of your home. Discover the intriguing history and crucial importance of vermicomposting in our introductory chapter. Understand why this eco-friendly practice is taking the gardening world by storm and how you can be part of it. Dive into the acclaimed benefits that vermicomposting offers, from nutrient-dense soil that boosts plant growth to ...

Residential designer Jamie Gold has spent years exploring how simple changes to things like lighting, fixtures, storage, and outdoor space can impact our health and wellness. In Wellness by Design, Gold offers a room-by-room guide to refreshing your space so that it supports your wellness journey. Good news, it doesn’t require a yoga room and can be done in small apartments as well as large houses. This book explains how simple changes can make a huge difference in how you feel every day.

Embark on a journey of self-discovery with Nursing Wisely and unlock your true potential. Let Mary Ghazarian MN, NP-PHC, a seasoned nurse psychotherapist, career coach, and entrepreneur, guide you through a series of introspective exercises designed to help you align your professional path with your true passions and aspirations. Nursing Wisely empowers you to thrive, while still embracing the core values of nursing. Using her own experience and deep understanding of the challenging healthcare landscape, Mary’s transformative framework focuses on six pillars.

We live in an era where someone can contract an infectious disease in Hong Kong, get on a plane, and land in New York City before the incubation period is over. We also live in a time where the wealthiest one percent of people control 34 times more than the wealth of the entire bottom 50 percent of the world's population. Climate change, mass migration, war, and the rise of Artificial Intelligence all pose challenges to maintaining the health of our human species. And yet we march on, beating back illness, disadvantage and suffering, inch by inch. This textbook, now in its third edition, is...

Dive into the riveting world of Sustainable Hydration! Embark on an enlightening journey through the intricate and essential world of water in our new eBook, Sustainable Hydration. Grasp the significance of water in our everyday lives, from our health to the environment, and empower yourself with knowledge that could change not just your life, but the world as well. Across 24 comprehensive chapters, Sustainable Hydration uncovers the complexities of our global water crisis, the environmental impacts of bottled water, and the underrated value of tap water. Discover the ins and outs of water ...

Discover the wonders of tofu with The Homemade Tofu Cookbook – the ultimate guide to mastering this versatile plant-based ingredient. From its origins and history to its health benefits and extensive use in global cuisines, this cookbook offers a comprehensive introduction to all things tofu. Learn the art of making tofu at home with detailed instructions on choosing the right soybeans, acquiring the necessary tools and equipment, preparing soybeans, and creating the perfect curds. With different coagulants and tofu types ranging from silken to extra firm, this cookbook has it all. But ...

Looking to cultivate more than just plants? Look no further than "Cultivating Community," the guidebook for anyone wishing to start, sustain, or improve a community garden. With 20 comprehensive chapters covering everything from garden design to community outreach, this eBook provides the ultimate resource for creating a garden that grows more than just greens. Chapter 1 lays the foundation for your community garden, helping you understand the basics of gardening and organizing a group. This leads naturally into Chapter 2, which focuses on how to cultivate a strong team to bring your garden...

Have you struggled to stick with a nutrition or training plan long enough to see your desired results? Or perhaps you’ve devoted time and effort to your training but are frustrated because you’re not seeing the tangible changes you really want. If either scenario sounds familiar, then Find Your Stride is for you. In it, avid runner and fitness writer Emily Rudow explains why there’s no universal formula for fitness success, and how trying to stick to a rigid plan with no flexibility for individual needs causes us to veer off our well-intentioned paths.

Filled with catchall research, American Hemp examines what this new domestic crop can be used for, what makes it a superior product, and what made it illegal in the first place; the book also delves into the many health and medical benefits of the plant. Hobbs weighs in on how hemp can improve existing industries, from farming to energy to 3D printing, plus how it can make a serious impact on climate change by removing toxins from the soil and by decreasing our dependence on plastics and fossil fuels.

In The Diet-Free Diva, Tracy Desjardins provides a healing pathway for you to trust yourself with food and find sustainable peace within yourself—perhaps for the first time ever. What awaits is what Tracy calls your "Best Diva Self"—the you the world needs you to be.