Dr Sarah Brewer

Includes information on the latest thyroid treatments Understand and manage your thyroid condition Don't get pushed around by the little gland in your neck.

From skin to skeleton, The Human Body provides a unique overview of who we are and how our bodies work. Starting with the most basic structural unit of the human body-the cell-The Human Body reveals how tissues and organs group together to make body systems, and how these systems co-operate to form a complete human being. Over 350 cutting-edge anatomical images depict the body in extraordinary detail, from exceptional views of the heart, liver, and lungs, to meticulous cross sections of the eye and other sense organs to a strikingly intricate degree. Expert text combined with superb cutting-edge imagery make The Human Body the definitive anatomical reference for all.

We all need some tranquillity in our lives. Without any long explanations or complicated asides, in Instant Relaxation, Dr Sarah Brewer teaches us how to understand the manifestations and effects of stress on the body and mind. Drawn from traditions of both East and West, 12 step-by-step exercises – from simple meditations to gentle stretches, from visualizations to breathing techniques – show you how to put relaxation into practice simply and effectively for immediate stress relief, without making dramatic changes to your current lifestyle.Punctuated by profound and evocative quotations, helping you to draw a sense of calm from some of the world’s key thinkers, both ancient and modern, this practical and inspiring book is filled with gems of relaxation wisdom that bring wellbeing and fulfillment within easy reach of us all.

This unique book from doctor and international best-selling author Sarah Brewer provides a highly authoritative yet easy-to-follow program of complementary medicine and self-care treatments, specially designed to support the conventional treatment for asthma. If you’re suffering from this debilitating condition, and are looking for an expert to guide you through all the positive steps you can take to alleviate your symptoms and enhance your health and well-being, this is the book for you. Dr Sarah Brewer offers a pioneering approach of tailor-made programs, based on the premise that we’re all unique, and have different requirements depending on our age, gender, lifestyle and genetic background. Complete the questionnaire at the beginning of Part 3 and you’ll see whether to embark upon The Gentle Program, The Moderate Program or The Full-strength Program. Each program guides you through daily nutritional plans, as well as exercise plans and lifestyle changes, all of which will empower you to make real changes to your health and your life.

Distinguished doctor and internationally best-selling author Sarah Brewer presents this unique book, which provides a highly authoritative yet easy-to-follow program of complementary medicine and self-care treatments, specially designed to support the conventional treatment for high blood pressure. If you are one of the millions (10 million in the UK alone) who have this condition, and are looking for an expert to guide you through all the positive steps you can take to enhance your health and well-being, this is the book for you. Dr Sarah Brewer offers a pioneering approach of tailor-made programs, based on the premise that we’re all unique and have different requirements. Complete the questionnaire in Part 3, and you’ll see whether to embark upon the gentle, moderate or full-strength program. Each program offers daily menu plans, as well as exercise routines and techniques from complementary medicine – all of which will empower you to take control and make real, long-lasting changes to your health.

Death - A Survival Guide offers a unique insight into the biggest threats to life and limb in the industrialized world. Sarah Brewer's comprehensive and thorough survey of the most likely ways to die in the industrialized world looks at 100 causes of death from the most common such as heart disease, smoking related deaths and domestic accidents to the unusual and downright bizarre lightning strikes and animal attacks. This fascinating - and occasionally sideways - look at death and dying will help you understand the most common causes of death and how each one affects the human body. View at a glance statistics reveal who dies where, when and how often; lists of warning signs, symptoms and risk factors allow you to determine the chances of it happening to you; and finally case studies on prevention, treatment and cures describe the best steps you can take to avoid meeting your maker in this way. Aeroplane crash; Anaphylactic shock; Aortic aneurysm; Brain tumour; Breast cancer; Creutzfeldt-Jacob disease; Dehydration; Dementia; Domestic accidents; Heart attack; Influenza; Malaria; Occupational hazards at work; Over-exertion; Pulmonary Embolism; Respiratory failure.

The most comprehensive and up-to-date review of vitamins, minerals, herbal remedies and other nutritional supplements

A new edition of this popular nutritional plan to ease IBS brings the book onto the health rather than the cookery shelves. A simple nutritional plan and 60 delicious recipes provide sufferers – an estimated one in three of the population – with the means to treat this painful condition naturally. Irritable Bowel Syndrome (IBS) is often the result of a basic food intolerance and can often flare up at times of stress. Diet is one of the best ways of getting the condition under control and improving quality of life for sufferers. Written by a medical doctor (and Telegraph columnist) and a well-known special diets cookery writer, this practical health guide provides IBS sufferers with a complete nutritional plan and 60 delicious and easy recipes to deal with IBS and digestive pain the natural way. Contains all of the mainstream medical information in an easy-to-read style, as well as the low-down on the full range of effective complementary health treatments available. The book also outlines the common ‘trigger’ foods that cause IBS to flare up, such as alcohol, caffeine, dairy and wheat. Readers are encouraged to focus on different food ranges to help them identify their own personal IBS triggers, making this a long-term treatment plan.

Irritable Bowel Syndrome is a painful disorder which affects as many as 30% of people in the UK. This book, written by doctor and Telegraph columnist and successful special diets cookery writer duo is a must for all sufferers.

A quick and accessible reference for anyone concerned about their cholesterol balance.Cholesterol is a type of fat (lipid) made by the body. It is essential for good health and is found in every cell in the body. However, a high cholesterol level in the blood (hypercholesterolaemia) is associated with an increased risk of heart disease and stroke. Seven out of 10 people over the age of 45 have high cholesterol.Cut Your Cholesterol demystifies the subject quickly, clearly and concisely. Packed with accessible information about cholesterol and advice to help you identify if you have raised cholesterol levels, the book includes a clinically proven three-month programme to help you wash cholesterol out of your system and improve your cholesterol balance.

Every woman experiences the menopause in different ways, so you need to know what to expect in order to help yourself. This book explains the various stages of the menopause, including the perimenopause, and helps you understand how it can affect your body and your emotions.

A new edition of this popular nutritional plan to ease IBS brings the book onto the health rather than the cookery shelves. A simple nutritional plan and 60 delicious recipes provide sufferers -- an estimated one in three of the population -- with the means to treat this painful condition naturally. Irritable Bowel Syndrome (IBS) is often the result of a basic food intolerance and can often flare up at times of stress. Diet is one of the best ways of getting the condition under control and improving quality of life for sufferers. Written by a medical doctor (and Telegraph columnist) and a well-known special diets cookery writer, this practical health guide provides IBS sufferers with a complete nutritional plan and 60 delicious and easy recipes to deal with IBS and digestive pain the natural way. Contains all of the mainstream medical information in an easy-to-read style, as well as the low-down on the full range of effective complementary health treatments available. The book also outlines the common 'trigger' foods that cause IBS to flare up, such as alcohol, caffeine, dairy and wheat. Readers are encouraged to focus on different food ranges to help them identify their own personal IBS triggers, making this a long-term treatment plan.

Many things can trigger high blood pressure, including the foods that we eat. In this guide, media doctor Sarah Brewer provides a nutritional plan to help sufferers control or avoid this dangerous condition by changing their eating habits.