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1) The darkness manifesto: on light pollution, night ecology, and the ancient rhythms that sustain life
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"In the tradition of Why We Sleep and The Sixth Extinction, an urgent and insightful look at the hidden impact of light pollution, and a passionate appeal to cherish natural darkness for the sake of the environment, our own wellbeing, and all life on earth. How much light is too much light? Satellite pictures show our planet as a brightly glowing orb, and in our era of constant illumination, light pollution has become a major issue. The world's flora...
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"This groundbreaking study demonstrates how the prevalent problems of obesity, ailing health, and lack of energy can all be easily improved simply by using the power of gravity. The survey is based on the author's research into how weightlessness weakens astronauts' muscles, bones, and overall well-being, suggesting ways to incorporate gravity into everyday life and illustrating how it can increase fitness as well as prevent aging. Addressing those...
3) We are electric: inside the 200-year hunt for our body's bioelectric code, and what the future holds
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Science journalist Sally Adee breaks open the field of bioelectricity--the electric currents that run through our bodies and every living thing--its misunderstood history, and why new discoveries will lead to new ways around antibiotic resistance, cleared arteries, and new ways to combat cancer.
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240 pages : illustrations ; 22 cm
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Our biology is set up to work in partnership with the sun. Little wonder then that humans have long worshipped and revered our nearest star: life itself arose on earth because its relationship with the sun was a special one, and that relationship still affects us well into the era of electric lighting, indoor workdays, and vitamin D supplements. The fascinating stories, innovative science, and unique perspectives in this book make it clear that the...
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xiv, 94 pages ; 23 cm
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"Imagine a simple force of nature that can: Provide you with a feeling of well-being Offer a quick rush of energy Allow you to sleep better Relieve asthma, allergies, & other respiratory disorders Lower blood pressure Sounds crazy, but it s true, and it s something that a drug company cannot sell you. The healing power of negative ions first became known to the public in 1900, when a young engineering genius named Nikola Tesla published an article...
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xiii, 335 pages : illustrations ; 24 cm
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"Leading medical authority Dr. Neal D. Barnard provides readers with a way to use food to protect against chronic and terminal health problems caused by the excess hormones that are lurking in our diets"-- Provided by publisher.
Hidden in everyday foods are the causes of a surprising range of health problems. Barnard provides step-by-step guidance for understanding what's at the root of your suffering-- and what you can do to feel better fast. He...
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xii, 260 pages : illustrations (some color) ; 23 cm
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We humans, as all other living beings, are electrical creatures on an electrical planet, and the ground beneath us is more than something we just stand, walk, play, and build on. Simply walking or sitting barefoot on the Earth may be the solution for chronic inflammation, which is the leading trigger of chronic pain and most major health disorders. The transfer of negative-charged free electrons from the Earth into the body will extinguish the positive-charged...
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xxxi, 205 pages : illustrations ; 24 cm
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From food, water, and kitchen goods, to personal care and cleaning products- even clothing and common household items like phones and childrens' toys- Detox Your Home takes a deep dive into the products we use on a daily basis, to expose the harmful toxins lurking in our most intimate, everyday environments.
Industrialization has created a world that puts products before human and environmental health. Our resources are depleting along with our health....
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80 pages : color illustrations ; 24 cm.
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"In some countries and U.S. states, recreational and/or medical marijuana has been legalized, although it is still illegal for children to use it (except for physician-recommended medical purposes). Marijuana has serious effects on the human brain and body, and it's important for teens to know what the side effects are and how marijuana will affect them if they choose to use it as adults. Marijuana's Harmful Effects on Youth provides information on...
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xviii, 238 pages : illustrations ; 23 cm
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Why are we obsessed with the things we want and bored when we get them? Why is addiction "perfectly logical" to an addict? Why does love change so quickly from passion to indifference? Why are some people diehard liberals and others hardcore conservatives? Why are we always hopeful for solutions even in the darkest times--and so good at figuring them out? The answer is found in a single chemical in your brain: dopamine. Dopamine ensured the survival...
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viii, 280 pages : illustrations ; 25 cm
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"A leader in his field and acclaimed natural medicine expert, Dr. Joseph Pizzorno has spent nearly fifty years exploring the connection between toxins and human health. In ... The Toxic Solution, Dr. Pizzorno delivers a scientifically proven program to immediately release our toxic burden and restore the body's natural ability to heal"--Jacket.
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1 videodisc (120 min.) : sound, color with black and white sequences ; 4 3/4 in.
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The music instinct provides a ground-breaking exploration into how and why the human organism is moved by the undeniable effect of music, and the deep connection between music and our bodies and brains. The program follows visionary researchers and accomplished musicians to the crossroads of science and culture in search of answers to music's deep mysteries.
16) Sugar blues
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255 pages ; 18 cm
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Reviews the history and folklore, medical and otherwise, of refined sucrose and explains the ubiquitous chemical's threats to health.
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320 pages : illustrations (colour) ; 29 cm
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"Higher is a mind-blowing visual journey through the legends, legacy, and lore of cannabis. After significant research and conversation within the cannabis community, author Dan Michaels profiles 100 of the most important marijuana strains of yesterday and today with spectacularly detailed, whole-plant portraits by cannabis photographer Erik Christiansen. Whether profiling classic strains like Chem Dog, Hindu Kush, or Maui Wowie or recent luminaries...
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208 pages : illustrations (chiefly color) ; 23 cm
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"Venom brings readers face to face with some of the most dangerous creatures on the planet, including jellyfish, snakes, and wasps, as it uncovers the story of venom. The book explores how venom is used for predation, defense, competition, and communication by an incredible diversity of species. It examines the unique methods that these species have evolved to create and deliver their deadly toxins. The book traces venom back to its origin in early...
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