- Table View
- List View
Introduction to Social Security: Policies, Benefits and Poverty
by John DitchSocial Security forms a major area of government policy and social expenditure. Government activity in this area impacts directly on all citizens, and consequently social security policy is the focus for much debate. People are affected by social security whether by funding it through taxation, or using it when claiming unemployment or other benefits. Introduction to Social Security is an up-to-date text on this important and complex social policy issue. It provides a second introduction for students of social policy and administration and includes contributions from some of the best known and most respected names in the field.
Introduction to Sports Medicine and Athletic Training
by Robert C. FranceIntroduction to Sports Medicine & Athletic Training is a book written for individuals interested in athletics and the medical needs of athletes. This book is unique in that it covers four distinct disciplines in an easy to understand format. The four disciplines covered include: Sports Medicine, Athletic Training, Anatomy, and Physiology. This all-in-one resource allows the individual to grasp the concepts of anatomy and physiology, and then apply them to Sports Medicine and Athletic Training. Each discipline is fully presented, and uniquely sequenced together to give the user a full understanding of this exciting field. There are comprehensive chapters on nutrition and sports psychology. Instructors will enjoy the depth of the material covered and the ease in which it is presented. Introduction to Sports Medicine & Athletic Training is the first full-concept book ever written that an entire course can be created around.
Introduction to Transpersonal Psychology: Bridging Spirit and Science
by Paul F. Cunningham, Ph.D.Introduction to Transpersonal Psychology: Bridging Spirit and Science provides an accessible and engaging introduction to this complex and evolving field. Adopting a modular approach, the book systematically relates key themes of Transpersonal Psychology to three major areas within psychology: general psychology, experimental psychology, and clinical psychology. Covering a wide range of topics including transpersonal states of consciousness, biological foundations, research methods, and cognition, the book also features extensive discussion of transpersonal theorists and the impact of their work on our understanding of psychological concepts. The book also introduces contemporary developments in the field and anticipates future advances such as feminist perspectives and cross-cultural approaches alongside practical experiments designed to give transpersonal theories and concepts psychological roots. A critical evaluation of both mainstream and transpersonal theories and research is applied throughout to foster analytical skills and encourage critical and scientific thinking about humanity’s nature as spiritual creatures and ways to educate for personal and social transformation. Accompanied by an online instructor’s manual, this book will be an essential companion for all students of Transpersonal or Humanistic Psychology, or those interested in applying transpersonal ideas to mainstream psychological research.
Introduction to Vocational Rehabilitation: Policies, Practices and Skills
by Clive LangmanThis text provides an overview of vocational rehabilitation (VR) practice, making it the perfect companion for students and practitioners with an interest in supporting people back to work and improving their sense of health and well-being. The book is divided into three parts: the first covers the policy context of VR in the UK, defining VR, outlining the development of national standards in the sector, and looking at issues such as the economy and worklessness, and the legal background. The second part examines models of VR practice and relevant standards. It explores the nature of developing services in the public and private sectors, illustrated by case studies from a range of disciplinary backgrounds. The final part presents a detailed introduction to the knowledge and skills required in providing a VR service, including consideration of the multidisciplinary processes and stages involved. Introduction to Vocational Rehabilitation includes numerous case studies and a dedicated chapter of issues and questions to aid reflection. Comprehensive and evidence-based, this is the first multidisciplinary textbook for students and practitioners from a range of backgrounds, including occupational therapy and health, physiotherapy, human resources, nursing, social work and health psychology.
Introduction to the Anatomy and Physiology of Children: A Guide for Students of Nursing, Child Care and Health
by Janet MacGregorFully updated, this new edition provides an introduction to normal, healthy physical development for all professionals who specialise in working with children. The author, an experienced nurse teacher, guides the reader through the key changes in body systems and functions from embryo to birth through childhood and adolescence. Chapter 1 sets the scene for physical needs in child development, such as the need to be warm and safe. Chapters 2 to 9 cover the body systems: skeletal; nervous; cardiovascular; respiratory; renal; digestive; reproductive; and immune. The embryology and physiological function at birth is explored in each chapter before the text moves on through the many changes over the next decade to puberty and the arrival at adult functioning. A new final chapter provides a holistic account of children’s development, body and mind. Each chapter is illustrated with line drawings and tables, and ends with scenarios which illustrate how knowledge supports good practice in a real-life situation, and a quiz to consolidate learning. Concise and clearly written, this introductory text will be essential reading for all those working with children and families in the health and social care sector, enabling them to ensure children enjoy a safe and healthy childhood in line with Every Child Matters and new national service framework directives.
Introduction to the Anatomy and Physiology of Children: A Guide for Students of Nursing, Child Care and Health
by Janet MacGregorPublished in 2002, 'Introduction to the Anatomy and Physiology of Children' is a valuable addtion to Allied Health.
Introduction to the Health Professions (Sixth Edition)
by Nanna Cross Y. H. Hui Peggy S. StanfieldCompletely updated, Introduction to the Health Professions, Sixth Edition provides the most current, comprehensive coverage of all the major health professions. This popular text outlines more than 75 careers and touches on every major facet of the field including training requirements, job responsibilities, and salaries. This fundamental resource provides a thorough review of the U. S. healthcare delivery system, managed care, health care financing, reimbursement, insurance coverage, Medicare, Medicaid, and the impact of new technology on healthcare services. Written specifically for students who plan to become healthcare professionals, this text will give you all the information you need for a successful career! New Topics and Updates in the Sixth Edition Historical review of the health insurance industry in the United States Expanded discussion of public health care--Medicaid, Medicare, and Children's Health Insurance Program (CHIP)New section on healthcare reform due to the Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act of 2010Up-to-date coverage of individual states' implementation of healthcare reform Future-looking perspective on the evolving roles and responsibilities in health careers and the impact of future demographic and socioeconomic changes on healthcare needs Useful information on educational grants and loan repayment programs Current data for each profession from the latest Occupational Outlook (U. S. Department of Labor, 2010 - 2011)New chapter with current information on athletic trainers Instructor Resources: Transition Guide, Instructor's Manual, PowerPoint Presentations, and a Test Bank. Student Resources: Companion Website Instructors: Bundle this product with additional Jones & Bartlett introductory health professions texts and save your students up to 30% off list price. Contact your Account Specialist for more information.
Introductory Textbook of Psychiatry (Fifth Edition)
by Donald W. Black Nancy C. AndreasenLearn more about psychiatric diagnosis and therapy.
Intrusions: Society and the paranormal (Routledge Revivals)
by Hilary EvansFirst published in 1982, Intrusions examines a wide range of cases down through history, showing how ordinary people have regarded the paranormal in contrast with ‘official’ attitudes, and how society as a whole has attempted to deal with happenings that are inexplicable in terms of current scientific or religious theory. He discusses questions such as What did Shakespeare’s audience feel about Hamlet’s father’s ghost? Why did a renewed interest in magic follow ‘the age of enlightenment?’ How did Victorian science respond to spiritualism, and why has scientific psychical research, when it finally came, encountered continued opposition? Drawing on reports and accounts of very kind, Mr. Evans gives an authentic account of prevailing attitudes, focussing for the first time directly on the experiences and points of view of ordinary people. He demonstrates that society has been, and still is, badly served by the intellectual establishment in matters relating to the paranormal. Although there are signs that the situation is improving, there is still a dismaying degree of reluctance even to investigate, let alone accept, these phenomena, yet they continue to occur, and people continue to seek explanations for them. This book will be of interest to anyone interested in the mysteries of the paranormal as well as to students of parapsychology, history and literature.
IntuWitchin: Learn to Speak the Language of the Universe and Reclaim Your Inner Magik
by Mia MagikA savvy witch&’s guidebook on strengthening their innate capacity to speak the symbolic language of the universe and trusting their inner knowing—their intuwitchin.From the founder of Witch School Mia Magik comes a guide to what she calls IntuWitchin. There&’s a key difference between intuition and IntuWitchin. While they both come from within us, IntuWitchin involves our innate capacity to learn and fluently speak the symbolic language of the Universe. It allows us to receive information from every animal or number, any part of our body, dreams, conversations, and more. We&’ve all been told to follow our intuition, but IntuWitchin shows you how. It means reclaiming your magik to see how the world around you is always communicating with you and letting you know which way to go.IntuWitchin makes you your own teacher, guide, healer, and hero of your story. Putting the Witch in IntuWitchin supports you in owning your witchiness—how your wisdom expresses through you—and synergizing that unique essence with the magik of the world all around you.The book describes how to tap into your Intuwitchin and apply it in your life with rituals, magikal practices, journaling prompts, and chapters on: Reclaiming the witch wound in order to move forward in courage and empowerment Understanding signs and symbols from the UniverseDivination tools like astrology, tarot, numerology, and color magikRecognizing how your body speaks to youIncorporating the wisdom of the elements into your magik
Intuición
by Osho OshoLa intuición es la percepción directa de la realidad sin que haya ninguna interferencia de los prejuicios y la ideología de la mente. Es un «conocimiento que trasciende la lógica»; solo aquellos que son capaces de trascender las limitaciones de la lógica y el análisis son también capaces de responder creativamente a las situaciones nuevas y cambiantes que encuentran cada día. En este libro, Osho muestra el camino para eliminar los obstáculos que han sido colocados en el recorrido de nuestra intuición, de modo que esta pueda florecer y proporcionar así un nuevo tipo de inteligencia y plenitud a nuestras vidas.
Intuition And Beyond: A Step-by-Step Approach to Discovering the Voice of Your Spirit
by Sharon KlingerWould you like to create more abundance in your life and experience financial freedom? Have better success in choosing the right business and personal relationships? Reach a higher expression of your creativity and ingenuity? And live a healthier, more fulfilling life? In this immensely practical and insightful book, Sharon Klingler helps you to open the door of possibility by learning to listen to a voice that doesn't even make a sound - the voice of your intuition. In three clear sections, you can discover:--What intuition is and how to identify your intuitive voice--How notable people past and present have used intuition to inform their most important decisions--Your current I. Q. or Intuition Quotient from answering a simple questionnaire--The A, B, Cs of Applied Intuition and how to create the intuitive experience at will
Intuition and Chakras: How to Increase Your Psychic Development Through Energy
by Lesley PhillipsBuild a Reliable System of Inner Wisdom Using Your Energy BodyThis remarkable book makes it easy to receive intuitive guidance whenever you wish, be confident in your answers to life's big questions, and follow your inner wisdom to happiness and success. Lesley Phillips shows you how to develop your unique profile of psychic abilities through simple energetic techniques. By uniting your subtle body and intuition, you can heighten self-knowledge, reveal your inner truth, heal on multiple levels, and create your best reality.Intuition and Chakras gives you the foundation needed to safely and effectively develop both your chakras and your intuitive senses. Discover many inspiring stories from Lesley's work with clients. Explore each chakra and how intuitive information flows through it. Featuring accessible exercises and meditations, this book helps you overcome challenges, turn your intuition into a practical tool, and lead a purpose-filled life.As an added bonus, you'll get an exclusive link to meditation videos directly related to the book's core topics!
Intuition for Beginners: Easy Ways to Awaken Your Natural Abilities (Llewellyn's For Beginners)
by Diane BrandonWhether your intuition is naturally accessible or hidden, Intuition for Beginners shows how to enhance your sense of inner knowing to improve your relationships, solve problems, and make important decisions. Explore the different kinds of "sixth sense" with professional intuitive Diane Brandon as she shares how to discover your own intuition and make it stronger.Believe it or not, nearly everyone is intuitive! You can learn to use your intuition as a tool of empowerment at home, at work, or wherever you face uncertainty or challenges. With dozens of exercises, guided meditations, and helpful dos and don'ts, Intuition for Beginners will have you listening to your inner voice in no time.Praise:"A stimulating step-by-step guide to the world of intuition."—Bernie Ashman, author of Signmates
Intuition on Demand: A step-by-step guide to powerful intuition you can trust
by Lisa K.• Has your intuition been giving you messages but you don’t know what they mean? • Do you find it hard to trust your intuition because you think you might be making it up? • Would you like to have intuitive guidance at your fingertips, but you’re not sure if your intuition is working at all? • Do you want to have more understandable information from your intuition? "Intuition On Demand" can help you fix all these problems once and for all. If you’re in control of your intuition, you can find the right answers to questions such as: Should I move? Where should I go? Who do I pick to be my friend, spouse, doctor or lawyer? How do I fix the difficulties in my relationship? What should I do to improve my health? Why am I stuck in my career? When you finish reading this book you’ll be able to make your intuition happen when you want, on what you want and get detailed information. You’ll have an education and understanding of intuition so you can get instant intuitive guidance for all your important life decisions and know what action to take that will give you a better outcome. You’ll always be assured of the best course of action to take to feel safe, comforted and calm. Lisa K. PhD developed these methods and technique to help her become a sold out intuitive reader and one day save her life. Developed from years of research, training and experience, "Intuition On Demand" provides a step-by-step technique to help others, like yourself, to develop your intuition from scratch - discover the intuition development map, Lisa’s signature "Intuition On Demand" technique, ways to reprogram your thinking, intuition worksheets, practical exercises and much more.
Intuition: Access your inner wisdom. Trust your instincts. Find your path.
by Amisha GhadialiA practical guide to discovering the lost art of intuition.Tune into your senses, find your inner wisdom, and develop your physical, mental, emotional, and spiritual awareness. This self-help book will help you open yourself up to the power of intuition.Intuition is seen by many as the highest form of intelligence. It&’s the ability to know something instinctively without having to discover it - a deep sense of knowing, that gut feeling. Your intuition can guide you to make wise decisions that bring more joy, love, and meaning into your life. From journaling and meditation to mindful movement and moon rituals, this developmental guide taps into the myriad ways you can find your intuition. It teaches you how to use a broad range of practices and techniques designed to reveal your path to innate wisdom.An Essentials On Any Intuitive&’s BookshelfThis motivational book by Amisha Ghadiali, an intuitive therapist, yogi, meditation, and Reiki teacher, is filled with inspirational quotes, helpful exercises, and information on how to live a life you love. It encourages intuitive development in everyday life - health, family, relationships, work, creativity, and more. This inspirational book from DK Books will give you the practical tools you need to get in touch with your intuition and create the happier, more successful life you were meant to live: • DISCOVER the life-changing potential of intuition and learn techniques on how to use it • CONNECT with your subconscious mind through helpful exercises • APPLY INTUITION to unlock wellness and fulfillment in every area of your life "Amisha has a way of writing that speaks directly to your cells. She is a true intuitive, and has created a sophisticated and powerful guide that opens doorways of possibility for all of us. This book activates the intelligence of your natural healing as well as supports you in making choices from your soul, the effects of which will ripple out into the healing of this world." Elena Brower, bestselling author of Practice You, Art of Attention and Being You
Intuition: How to Discover Your Sixth Sense
by Theresa CheungTake your first step into a world of endless potentialHave you ever had dreams that later seemed to come true? Or had a hunch that something would happen and then it did? Do you ever just know what someone else is thinking? What we call 'intuition' is - as well as being a mental facility - also a super-sense, the cumulative power of all the senses: sight, hearing, taste, touch and smell. As we all possess intuition, we are therefore all able to unify our senses, giving us the power to find meaning in our lives, realize our potential and achieve personal fulfilment. This book will teach you how to strengthen your sixth sense, finding natural ways to tap into your wellspring of intuitive wisdom through: - Relaxation - Dream analysis - Meditation - Clairvoyance - Self-hypnosis - Remote viewing - Mandala work - Intuitive consciousness-raising - Psychometry - Telekinesis - Telepathy - Aura reading - Scrying and many others
Intuition: How to Discover Your Sixth Sense
by Theresa CheungTake your first step into a world of endless potentialHave you ever had dreams that later seemed to come true? Or had a hunch that something would happen and then it did? Do you ever just know what someone else is thinking? What we call 'intuition' is - as well as being a mental facility - also a super-sense, the cumulative power of all the senses: sight, hearing, taste, touch and smell. As we all possess intuition, we are therefore all able to unify our senses, giving us the power to find meaning in our lives, realize our potential and achieve personal fulfilment. This book will teach you how to strengthen your sixth sense, finding natural ways to tap into your wellspring of intuitive wisdom through: - Relaxation - Dream analysis - Meditation - Clairvoyance - Self-hypnosis - Remote viewing - Mandala work - Intuitive consciousness-raising - Psychometry - Telekinesis - Telepathy - Aura reading - Scrying and many others
Intuition: the Key to Divination Awaken Your Intuitive Powers For Success Astrology, Dreams, Tarot, Numerology, I Ching, Runes
by Gina GiacominiDivination has been practised for thousands of years as an art that uses images, patterns and symbols to reveal what is hidden. Rather than foretell the future, most divination techniques, including consultation of the famous Oracle at Delphi, offer insight into what is behind a given situation and suggest strategies that can be used to deal with it. Intuition: The Key to Divination is the first book to focus on how you can develop your intuition specifically for use with the 6 major systems of divination that are popular today. Gina Giacomini explains that gaining insight into your future can be gained by cultivating a connection to your intuition and a working knowledge of an age-old system of "seeing". In this fascinating, practical and original book, you can discover:--The origins, philosophy and tools of the trade of Astrology, Dreams, Tarot, Numerology, I Ching and the Runes--How to access your personal interpreter - your intuition - so that you can delve into this ancient wisdom on your own.--Techniques for looking within for answers to problems in any area of your life including health, relationships, finances, career and home life --A deeper awareness of your soul's purpose
Intuitive Animal Communication: Co-Create a Meaningful Life and Deep Connection with Animals
by Michael R. BurkeA guide to intuitive animal communication with a human-first approach, detailing how to do personal work in order to improve your communication with animals, and diving into specific tools for communication and how to co-create and manifest with your animal.Have you ever wondered what your animal is thinking and feeling? Or wanted to know what you can do to help them live their best life?Here, celebrated animal communicator and animal behaviorist Michael R. Burke, teaches you how. He brings together all of his signature processes, tools, and techniques to help you strengthen your intuitive abilities so that you may do just that: help you and your animals—no matter if you have a dog, a cat, or another creature—feel calmer, more balanced, and fulfilled as you co-create a joyful life together.But first, you have to put on your own oxygen mask. It&’s important to cultivate clear, calm, confident energy before interacting with animals, and Michael offers exercises to help you build this foundation. You will learn about journaling and mindfulness as methods for balancing your own energy and improving your animal communication, and practice recognizing and interpreting energy in all forms. These tools are essential, and will set you up for success when it comes to animal communication. Then, you can move into the specific communication techniques, including:· creating an internal database of signs and symbols to help you interpret and understand your communication with animals· specific techniques for intuitive, energetic, and telepathic communication, both in-person and remote· communicating with animals in the afterlife· calling upon spirit animals and power animals· the differences in communicating with wild animals compared to domesticated animals· connecting and communicating with lost animals· co-creating your best life with your animal
Intuitive Astrology
by Elizabeth Rose Campbell“Intuitive Astrologyis simply wonderful. I’ve used and studied astrology for many years, and this is one of the most accessible and practical guides ever written. ” — Christiane Northrup, M. D. Author ofWomen’s Bodies, Women’s WisdsomandThe Wisdom of Menopause “A user-friendly gift of intelligence, accessibility, and depth. ” —ELIZABETH LESSER Co-founder of Omega Institute and author ofThe Seeker’s Guide Is astrology destiny?Of course not! Your birth chart does not foresee a future written in stone, and predictive astrology is just a parlor game. The original purpose of astrology was to help you tap into your inner wisdom, ask yourself the right questions, and find your own answers to life’s challenges. Now this unconventional and refreshing guide helps you reconnect with the sea of intuition that flows through each of us—so you can discover your true purpose. Based upon the author’s nearly twenty years of experience as a professional astrologer, this amazing book gives you a secure orientation in the basic principles of astrology and teaches you highly effective techniques for identifying your talent, your passion, your spiritual support, and your connection to community. • Clear instructions on technically reading the planets, signs, and houses in your birth chart as well as a primer on the meaning of each • Easy-to-follow intuitive exercises to connect with your “cosmic database,” a wellspring of creativity that encourages you to trust your potential and to love who you are in the present • Helpful ways to trust your own limits and use them as inner teachers • Twelve true life stories that illustrate the inspiring and uniquely brilliant way in which each of us can bring an astrological script to life If you are drawn to astrology but are intimidated by its apparent complexities, this generous, comprehensive book is the book for you. It presents the basics of astrology with crystal clarity and prepares you to use them with a subtle, finely honed precision that no other source provides. Even if you’re an experienced astrologer, you’ll be enlightened and stimulated by Elizabeth Rose Campbell’s affirmation: When you follow your best instincts, you follow the stars.
Intuitive Being: Connect with Spirit, Find Your Center, and Choose an Intentional Life
by Jill Willard“Intuitive Being shows us how to unlock the power of our intuition to make better decisions and live a more satisfying life.” —Deepak Chopra, New York Times–bestselling authorOne of GOOP’s Fall ’16 Nonfiction Top PicksBeloved by celebrities and CEOs alike, intuitive medium Jill Willard’s revolutionary approach to honing and tapping into the profound potential of your intuition teaches readers:How our inner voice is fundamentally connected to spiritHow to unleash the power and wisdom of intuition through unblocking and balancing each of the seven energy centers within ourselves—the gateways that connect our inner being to spiritHow that connection is at the heart of intuitionHow to use that connection for better decision-making and informed choices that lead to unlimited growth and ultimate abundance in every area of our lives“Jill Willard . . . guided us through tapping into and translating gut instinct greater knowing.” —GOOP[Willard’s] confidence in her ability to access her own ‘voice of knowing’ enables her to cast a clear light on that function and talk about it in logical, understandable terms. She doesn’t cloak it in the sensationalized overtones that often accompany such discussions. Rather she speaks inclusively and with compassion.” —Anna Jedrziewski, Retailing Insight Magazine
Intuitive Eating for Every Day: 365 Daily Practices & Inspirations to Rediscover the Pleasures of Eating
by Evelyn TriboleAward-winning dietitian, bestselling author, and co-founder of the intuitive eating movement, Evelyn Tribole, offers an inviting and practical introduction to intuitive eating—which Parade calls the "anti-diet to end all diets."Intuitive Eating is a life-changing path to cultivating a healthy relationship with food, mind, and body. Intuitive Eating for Every Day breaks it down for you with daily guidance. This book will be your ally and solace against a world steeped in diet culture. It will illuminate and encourage your Intuitive Eating journey, with 365 practices and inspirations to help you:• Nurture the ten Principles of Intuitive Eating with 52 Weekly Intentions• Connect with your body in the here and now with Grounding practices• Cultivate gratitude for different aspects of nourishment with Meal Meditations• Identify self-trust disruptors and awaken inner knowingness• Strengthen your mental, emotional, and physical health by setting boundaries• Reflect on emotions and cravings• Practice self-compassion, body appreciation, and self-careThese daily readings—read on their own or as a companion to the author's bestselling Intuitive Eating—make it easy to integrate this revolutionary program into your life. Intuitive Eating for Every Day offers constant support to help you make peace with food and reclaim and reconnect with the pleasure of eating.The perfect book for:• Anti-dieters• Fans of Intuitive Eating and The Intuitive Eating Workbook• Anyone looking for daily guidance on a happier and healthier way to eat• Wellness enthusiasts looking for healthy habits• Nutritionists and other health professionals• Mindfulness and meditation practitioners• Certified eating disorder specialists and anyone in eating disorder (ED) recovery
Intuitive Eating: A Revolutionary Program That Works
by Evelyn Tribole Elyse ReschFirst published in 1995, Intuitive Eating has become the go-to book on rebuilding a healthy body image and making peace with food. We've all been there, angry with ourselves for overeating, for our lack of willpower, for failing at yet another diet. But the problem is not us; it's that dieting, with its emphasis on rules and regulations, has stopped us from listening to our bodies. Written by two prominent nutritionists, Intuitive Eating will teach you: * How to reject diet mentality forever *How our three Eating Personalities define our eating difficulties * How to find satisfaction in your eating * How to feel your feelings without using food * How to honor hunger and feel fullness * How to follow the ten principles of "Intuitive Eating", * How to achieve a new and safe relationship with food and, ultimately, your body * How to raise an "intuitive eater"--NEW! * The incredible science behind intuitive eating--NEW! This revised edition includes updates and expansions throughout, as well as two brand new chapters that will help readers integrate intuitive eating even more fully into their daily lives.
Intuitive Fasting: The Flexible Four-Week Intermittent Fasting Plan to Recharge Your Metabolism and Renew Your Health (Goop Press)
by Dr. Will ColeThe most effective and achievable guide to intermittent fasting, outlining a unique plan that merges the science behind fasting with a holistic approach to eating, from the bestselling author of Ketotarian and The Inflammation Spectrum. &“Intuitive Fasting is Will&’s clear four-week program designed to set you up to feel your best for all the other weeks to come. . . . It&’s full of what he&’s learned about reducing inflammation, restoring balance, recharging metabolism, and resetting gut health.&”—Gwyneth Paltrow, from the forewordFor some, the idea of fasting by eating only one or two meals a day still sounds like an extreme and overly restrictive dieting tactic. But many of us already feel like victims to our daily eating schedule: three meals a day, plus snacks. Eat every few hours, we are told by the experts. This fixed eating schedule has become the norm. The truth is, this is an artificially constructed schedule that does not reflect our bodies&’ natural eating schedule. In fact, eating three meals every day can cause metabolic inflexibility, which can easily lead to inflammation, weight gain, fatigue, and chronic health problems. For millions of years, our bodies have actually functioned best with periodic times of fasting. With his fresh new approach to fasting, bestselling author and functional medicine expert Dr. Will Cole gives us the ability to take control of our hunger, making intermittent fasting intuitive. You&’ll get in touch with your instinctive eating patterns and become healthier and more mindful about how and when you eat. When your body is out of balance, it can be very difficult to discern what it needs to build vibrant wellness. Intuitive Fasting will show you how to find metabolic flexibility—and once you&’ve reached metabolic flexibility, you can intuitively trust your body to function at optimal capacity, whether you&’ve eaten six minutes ago or six hours ago. With his 4-Week Flexible Fasting Plan, Dr. Cole will guide you through varying intermittent fasting windows, with each week of the plan tailored to focus on a different aspect of your health. He illustrates the most effective ways to fast and eat to amplify the health benefits of intermittent fasting, balancing rest and repair with clean, nutrient-dense, delicious foods. By the end of the four weeks, you will have all the tools necessary to Reset your body, Recharge your metabolism, Renew your cells, and Rebalance your hormones. Along with more than sixty-five recipes, you&’ll also find a maintenance plan, so you can adapt fasting and feeding windows to work sustainably with your lifestyle.