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Knowing your genes will put you in control of your destinyAccording to scientific estimates, every human being suffers from at least 2,000 genetic defects. They cause our immune system to function less effectively, lead to osteoarthritis and osteoporosis, impair our vision, can cause diabetes, and make us fat.However, genetic predispositions do not have to represent an inescapable fate. Many genetic risk factors can be rendered ineffective, often completely so, through proper preventative care, diet,...

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Gardening stories – accomplishments and failuresClaudia Praxmayer and her husband bought an old farm in Germany’s Chiemgau region. The idea was to create habitats where endangered species could find refuge on the huge property. Praxmayer, a biologist, built deadwood hedges and terraced beds, let wildflower meadows grow and ponds fill up – and life sprouted everywhere! Hedgehogs, birds, and bats moved in; wild bees and other insects found plenty of food, and even peaceful coexistence in the vegetable...

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For health, anti-ageing, beauty – and plenty of powerThe gut, the thyroid gland, the adrenal glands and our hormones have a big impact on our health. But stress, a poor diet or a lack of self-care can weaken organs and hormone systems, with serious knock-on effects in terms of both physical and mental health. Low energy levels, for example, or a weakened immune system, can be caused by hypothyroidism or a hormone imbalance. The strategies in Re-Power will help you rebalance these systems, strengthening...

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Why we’re all running out of energy – and what we can do about it Every day, people come to Dr Matthias Marquardt’s practice seeking help with exhaustion. He sees not only stressed-out executives but also mothers on maternity leave, employees, teachers and small business owners. Exhaustion is widespread in our society. And people who go to the doctor suffering from exhaustion tend to want to find out the cause of the problem and be prescribed the appropriate medication for it. But medicine alone...

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If you love yourself, you’ll always be your perfect weightBum too big, breasts too small, hair too thin? Disregarding conventional ideals of beauty and recognising their own attractiveness is something many women find difficult to do. In this book, two different women tell of their lifelong struggles with their weight and self-image: Tanja Marfo, who was always ‘too much’, and Caro Matzko, who almost starved herself to death as a young woman. They describe their quest for emotional equilibrium and...

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Love yourself and you will get the money you deserve Many people, despite their best intentions, have serious inhibitions about actively tackling their own financial planning. Too complex, too many questions, too annoying. These huge psychological barriers are understandable, but we can only address our finances properly when we know how to manage our own emotions. Because our relationship to our money reflects our relationship to ourselves, and forces us to ask the question: what am I worth? Ivonne...

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Overcome day-to-day challenges with more presence and self-assuranceWe no longer resolve conflicts with our fists these days – but body language is still vitally important. Women in particular are often unsure how to behave during arguments. If they want to be winners, they need to rely on more than just their outward appearance, and learn to compensate for their physical disadvantages using ingenuity, smart strategies and sophisticated techniques. Trained actor and fight choreographer Katrin Klewitz...

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Perfectly tailored nutrition for maximum vitality and energyPeople who are plagued by constant fatigue, headaches, stomach problems and even moodiness are often eating the wrong sorts of foods. With the help of this book by Kathy Rabus, anyone can learn how to correctly interpret their own body’s signals, which indicate what the body really needs in order to stay fit and healthy. Kathy Rabus, an experienced food coach and passionate cook, has first-hand experience of the way we can change our lives,...

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How to Overcome Emotional Eating and Feel Truly Full and SatisfiedAnastasia Zampounidis often receives feedback that withdrawing from sugar works beautifully after reading her books, but her female readers have trouble staying with it permanently. This is something she can relate to very well, because achieving permanent dietary change was a rocky road for her, too. Eating entails so much more than just supplying the body with "fuel"; it’s also a very emotional matter. As a result, a radical change...

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A compact sleep coaching book Millions of people can’t fall asleep in the evening or wake up in the middle of the night, only to have their alarm clock rouse them from a deep sleep the next morning. Stress, digitalization, inactivity, and poor nutrition: there are a number of reasons for bad sleep. Sleep coach Martina Schneider knows why we don’t sleep well, and she knows what we can do about it. How do I stop my thoughts from running in circles? What really helps us fall asleep? And how do I train...

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