Your gut doesn’t just play an important role in digestion, but also in your overall physical and mental health. Because it’s intricately connected to various functions of your body, including your brain and your immune system, your gut’s well-being is critically tied to how well your body and mind function. So if you want to finally fix those digestive issues, skin problems, mood swings, and weight struggles, taking care of your gut is key.

The Abyss Inside: Mind-Blowing Facts and Discoveries About Your Extraordinary Human Body brings together the latest scientific breakthroughs, intriguing facts, and compelling narratives to illuminate the wonders of human biology. From the intricacies of the brain to the capabilities of the heart, each chapter will deepen your appreciation for the marvel that is the human body.

Are you tired of living with high blood pressure and feeling like it has taken over your life? It's time to take control, and fix the problem, once and for all. Living with high blood pressure is a daunting task. It feels like you're always walking a tightrope, constantly worrying about the risks of complications and struggling to find the right medications and lifestyle changes that work for you.

Have you heard about a very important nerve in your body called “vagus nerve”? Maybe yes, maybe not. Maybe, this doesn’t matter because we're talking about the most important nerve in your body. Yes, it’s all over your body! You might not have any idea how one single nerve can change your humor, health, daily routine, and life.

Are you concerned about going through unknown aspects of menopause? Well, you are not alone. Every woman aged 45 to 55 has felt the same way. Menopause is a natural biological process that marks the end of a woman's reproductive years.

Do you wonder how much more you could achieve if you honed your mental muscles and this amazing tool—your brain—in the right way? Our brains drive our bodies and almost everything about our lives, from our moods to our daily habits and our overall success and health, but we often haven’t the faintest clue how to make them work at their best for us.

Did you know your skin is the largest organ of your body? It’s designed to protect us against harsh chemicals, bacteria, and temperature. When you’re struggling with skin issues, it can hurt your psychological, physiological, and social well-being making it hard for you to enjoy your life.

Do you know the difference between menopause and the cessation of menstrual periods? Are you trying to understand what your body and mind are experiencing right now? If these questions interest you, then The Menopause Relief Paradox is the perfect listen. In five concisely written chapters, you will learn how you can take advantage of recent scientific advances to live your life to the fullest. You will also discover a framework to have meaningful interactions with the health care provider of your choice when answers to commonly asked questions are not satisfactory.

Within Ayurveda, all diseases and unhealthful conditions are the product of imbalances in the natural forces of life within the body, mind, and spirit of the person. The ultimate goal of ayurvedic medicine is to return these powers to their natural state of equilibrium. Ayurvedic medicine, also known as Ayurveda, is one of the oldest holistic healing systems in the world. It was established in India thousands of years ago. It is based on the principle that health and well-being depend on a delicate balance between mind, body, and spirit.

Since Dr. Stephen Porges has developed Polyvagal theory to explain how our autonomic nervous system controls our physical reactions as well as our emotional reactions, a lot of research and study has gone into this hypothesis to see how the working of our nervous system relates to our physical and mental health. The findings were mind-blowing, as the vagus nerve was actually found to hold the key to good physical and mental health to a degree that was never thought possible.

This book simplifies the ancient tradition, walking you step-by-step through each aspect, and explains why taking a this-for-that approach to herbology often fails. Discover the forgotten transformative powers of this ancient, but well-proven, herbalist tradition. Unlike other books on herbalism, this guide offers a holistic approach to integrating medicinal plants into your daily life. All the information inside is designed to show you how to come up with personalized herbal solutions that restore balance to your body.

Are you always stressed? Do you suffer from depression? Do you often have anxiety attacks? Do you want to know how to improve your psycho-physical wellness? Are you ready to take care of yourself in a natural way to improve your life? With the tips and exercises contained in this audiobook, you can solve your problems related to stress, anxiety, and many other chronic disorders. Through the knowledge of the nervous system and, in particular, of the vagus nerve and its functioning, you will discover new ways to heal yourself in an easy, natural, and effective way.

In the midst of the COVID-19 pandemic, many individuals found themselves grappling with vaccine hesitancy. Whether you're feeling exhausted, or simply looking for ways to support your immune system, turn to natural medicine. It has a lot to offer. After all, when it comes to staying healthy and well, there's no better ally than nature itself. In this Encyclopedia of Vitamins, Minerals, and Herbs, I’ll walk you through many things about these natural remedies—what they are, what they can do for you, and more. We’ll also talk about what else you can do to boost your immunity.

Despite being relatively unheard of, endometriosis affects an estimated one in 10 women worldwide. That's roughly 190 million people, and due to misdiagnosis, there's likely many more who are suffering without treatment. Getting a diagnosis of endometriosis can feel like a blessing and a curse. Knowing that you're not going crazy or blowing things out of proportion can be a huge relief. However, a diagnosis can also lead to feelings of isolation and discouragement - especially when you’re faced with treatment options that seem extreme. But don't despair - you aren't alone.

More than 80% of women worldwide struggle with hormone imbalances, and many don’t even realize hormones are the real problem when it comes to their basic health and happiness. Women start on a rollercoaster of hormone changes from puberty onwards. Monthly menses, pregnancies and childbirth, and then perimenopause and menopause are bad enough…but we are also contending with a range of further complications that mess our bodies up hormonally. Unhealthy foods, toxic chemicals, hectic lifestyles, and more all add to the mix.

My Big TOE: Awakening, written by a nuclear physicist in the language of contemporary culture, unifies science and philosophy, physics and metaphysics, mind and matter, purpose and meaning, the normal and the paranormal. The entirety of human experience (mind, body, and spirit) including both our objective and subjective worlds is brought together under one seamless scientific understanding.

Chemistry and Our Universe: How It All Works is your in-depth introduction to this vital field, taught through 60 engaging half-hour lectures that are suitable for any background or none at all. Covering a year’s worth of introductory general chemistry at the college level, plus intriguing topics that are rarely discussed in the classroom, this amazingly comprehensive course requires nothing more advanced than high-school math. Your guide is Professor Ron B. Davis, Jr., a research chemist and award-winning teacher at Georgetown University.

Richard Dawkins' brilliant reformulation of the theory of natural selection has the rare distinction of having provoked as much excitement and interest outside the scientific community as within it. His theories have helped change the whole nature of the study of social biology, and have forced thousands to rethink their beliefs about life.

How the Earth Works takes you on an astonishing journey through time and space. In 48 lectures, you will look at what went into making our planet - from the big bang, to the formation of the solar system, to the subsequent evolution of Earth.

We are in the midst of a global mental health crisis, and mental illnesses are on the rise. But what causes mental illness? And why are mental health problems so hard to treat? Drawing on decades of research, Harvard psychiatrist Dr. Chris Palmer outlines a revolutionary new understanding that for the first time unites our existing knowledge about mental illness within a single framework: mental disorders are metabolic disorders of the brain. Brain Energy will transform the field of mental health, and the lives of countless people around the world.

Welcome to the Universe is a personal guided tour of the cosmos by three of today's leading astrophysicists. Inspired by the enormously popular introductory astronomy course that Neil deGrasse Tyson, Michael A. Strauss, and J. Richard Gott taught together at Princeton, this book covers it all - from planets, stars, and galaxies to black holes, wormholes, and time travel.

Hilarious, fascinating, and a roller coaster of dizzying, historical what-ifs, Napoleon's Hemorrhoids is a potpourri for serious historians and casual history buffs. In one of Phil Mason's many revelations, you'll learn that Communist jets were two minutes away from opening fire on American planes during the Cuban missile crisis, when they had to turn back as they were running out of fuel. You'll discover that before the Battle of Waterloo, Napoleon's painful hemorrhoids prevented him from mounting his horse to survey the battlefield.

In this illuminating audiobook, Tyson and coauthor James Trefil, a renowned physicist and science popularizer, take on the big questions that humanity has been posing for millennia - How did life begin? What is our place in the universe? Are we alone? - and provide answers based on the most current data, observations, and theories.

From launchpad explosions to a pernicious cricket infestation to the demanding management style of Musk himself, the rise of SpaceX was beset with challenges and far from inevitable. Find out how the startup beat the odds and flew high enough to outpace their rivals... and where they're going next.

Dr. Catherine Kleier invites us to open our eyes to the phenomenal world of plant life and to the process she calls “Natura Revelata”, the joy of celebrating and learning from the secrets of nature. As Dr. Kleier shares her knowledge with contagious excitement for her subject, she emphasizes the middle ground: Instead of focusing on cell microbiology or the study of ecosystems and habitats, she stresses the basic biology, function, and the amazing adaptations of the plants we see all around us.