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This groundbreaking work of practical, popular science reveals that fat is much smarter than we think.

Fat is an obsession, a dirty word, a subject of national handwringing—and, according to biochemist Sylvia Tara, the least-understood part of our body.

You may not love your fat, but your body certainly does. In fact, your body is actually endowed with many self-defense measures to hold on to fat. For example, fat can

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Nourish your body from head to toe with these simple handmade spa recipes. Using some of nature s best ingredients, such as sea salt, honey, essential oils, and beeswax, you ll craft soothing recipes like the Luxurious Lotion Bars, Sweet Dreams Cream, and the Good Morning Shower Steamer. Soak in invigorating Peppermint Bath Salts, exfoliate with your very own homemade shower puff, and then hydrate with a handcrafted Cinnamon Vanilla Whipped Body Butter....

The Hollywood star shares her formula for becoming happier, healthier, and stronger in this positive guide that is grounded in science and inspired by personal experience.

"From the collective that bfought you The First Forty Days, Nine Golden Months invites mothers-to-be to sink into a deeper experience of preganancy where they are held, nurtured, and empowered from withing. Brimming with inspired guidance from the world's wisest practitioners of prenatal care and packed with recipes created for every stage of the journey, it encircles you with support from the first tender weeks until the triumphant moment of birth"--Back...

If you're 50 or over and thinking (or already committed to!) a vegan diet and lifestyle that will benefit your health, animals, and the planet, look no further than this essential all-in-one resource. Authors Carol J. Adams, Patti Breitman, and Virginia Messina bring 75 years of vegan experience to this book to address the unique concerns of those coming to veganism later in life, with guidance on: • The nutritional needs that change with aging•...

Once considered a dangerous drug, marijuana has now become recognized and accepted for its therapeutic benefits. From cancer to post-traumatic stress disorder, scientific studies have proven its medicinal value. We can better understand why it works and how it works. With these findings, many countries and states are moving toward legalization and approval for the treatment of several conditions. In The Benefits of Medical Marijuana, you'll learn...