BOOKS
RECONNECTING WITH YOUR ESTRANGED ADULT CHILD:
Practical Tips and Tools to Heal Your Relationship
by Tina Gilbertson
newworldlibrary.com
Ten million Gen X and Baby Boomer parents have estranged adult children. Parents wonder: How did this happen? Where did I go wrong? Over time, holidays, birthdays, and even the birth of grandchildren may pass in silence. Anguish may turn into anger. While time, in and of itself, does not necessarily heal, actions do, and while every estrangement includes situation-specific variables, there are practical, effective, and universal techniques for understanding and healing these not uncommon breaches. Psychotherapist and author, Tina Gilbertson has developed techniques and tools over years of face-to-face and online work with parents who have found her strategies transformative and even life-changing. Gilbertson cuts through the blame, shame, and guilt on both sides of the broken relationship, so parents will feel heard and understood but also challenged—and guided—to reclaim their role as “tone setter” and grow psychologically. Exercises, examples, and even sample scripts empower parents who have felt powerless. Gilbertson shows that reconciliation is a step-bystep process, but the effort is well worth it. It is never too late to renew relations and experience better-than-ever bonds.
The word estrangement comes from the Latin word extraneare, meaning “to treat as a stranger.” Becoming a stranger to one’s child is one of the most painful things that can happen to a parent. If you’re reeling from the shock and pain of having an estranged adult child, this book is for you. But you don’t have to work actively toward reconciliation to benefit from this book. Although you enter estrangement in pieces, it’s a crucible that can make you whole again— not just as someone’s parent, but for yourself. Change is possible, both within and without. The greatest burden for estranged parents is unnecessary shame. Gilbertson’s purpose is not just to help you repair your relationship with your child, but also to fortify your bond with yourself. Healing from estrangement is an opportunity for intense personal growth if you’re up for it. This is true whatever the outcome may be.
FORKS OVER KNIVES FAMILY
by Alona Pulde and Matthew Lederman
Atria Paperback
After the trailblazing film Forks Over Knives helped spark a medical and nutritional revolution, more and more people continue to adopt a whole-food, plant-based lifestyle. Now, doctors Alona Pulde and Matthew Lederman share those same values for the entire family. Filled with more than 125 delicious, quick and kid-friendly recipes, helpful tips, and the latest in scientific findings, Forks Over Knives Family teaches you why whole food, plant-based eating is the best way to keep your family wellnourished through the years. Beginning with pregnancy and moving into the teenage years, this guide tackles all the most important topics to keep your family’s health on track, from dealing with allergies to traveling to parties and play dates, and more. Forks Over Knives Family provides an in-depth look at the role of nutrition at every stage of a child’s development and is bolstered by easy-to-understand tips and tricks.
WELCOME TO THE AGRIHOOD
Housing, Shopping, and Gardening for a Farm-to-Table Lifestyle
by Anna DeSimone
annadesimone.net
Ever dreamed of living on a farm? You can have the next best thing when you live in an agrihood. Imagine a beautiful, sustainably built home with the latest energy conservation features surrounded by pastoral landscapes, natural habitat, a professionally managed farm, and endless amenities such as charter K-12 schools, clubhouses, fitness centers, boating, golf, horseback riding, swimming, walking, hiking, and biking trails. Best of all, many agrihoods are surprisingly close to major cities and metro areas. “Shop from the farmer you know” is themed throughout. A national resource directory includes detailed descriptions of 90 agrihoods and lists over 2,200 farms where consumers can purchase fresh, local food. Find a local farmer on the go with the eBook version that includes live links to Agrihoods, farms, CSA’s and food hubs listed by city or town. Something for everyone—new homebuyers, city-dwellers, and retirees:
- Urban Agrihoods: Apartment buildings with rooftop farms, where tenants can shop for fresh food and also enjoy other amenities such as bike trails, dog parks, and on-site farm-to-table dining.
- Mixed Use Agrihood Communities: Including condominiums, rental apartments, senior-living residences, and affordable housing units. There are agrihoods that are exclusively for over- 55 communities, typically offering many clubs and leisure activities
- Backyard Farming: Grow your own organic food on your porch, balcony, or in your backyard with helpful tips, planting guides, and valuable resources on organic certification, food safety, biodiversity, beekeeping, soil testing, composting, and local laws.
NORTHEAST MEDICINAL PLANTS
by Liz Neves
timberpress.com
The flora of the Northeast is remarkably diverse. For centuries, indigenous peoples in the region have relied on these plants for well-being, vitality, and healing. With renewed interest in the curative powers of wild medicinal plants, a new generation of enthusiasts is seeking a direct relationship with healing flora. Northeast Medicinal Plants, by Brooklyn-based wild plant expert and herbalist Liz Neves, is a comprehensive and colorful guide showcasing the healing herbs from the Northeast bio-region.
MY MINI BOOK OF MIGHTY MANTRAS and MY MINI COLORING BOOK AND READER
by Donna Martini
MyMantraMouse.com
Self-described as “A Daily Dose of Love, Wisdom and Mindfulness; A Daily Reminder of our Power, Purpose and Potential, this pocketsize book offers 369 messages and mantras readers can use to stay physically, mentally, and emotionally connected to their spiritual selves. Through a process she calls Positive Manipulation® author Donna Martini illustrates our ability to intentionally manipulate negative thoughts and emotions, using our own minds and voices as healing tools. Martini combines scientific research with known spiritual principles, Repeating prayers and mantras helps us maintain the most positive, powerful, and productive state of being we can achieve. “Done habitually,” she notes, “this inculcation can lead to eradicating old mindsets and stale emotions that become stuck in the subconscious mind and result in disharmony in our personas and our lives.” The messages and mantras (referred to as “musings”) represent the core principles of life—love, compassion, forgiveness, and charity. A mascot, MantraMouse®, created for the My Mini Book Series, is featured in illustrations throughout the book. MantraMouse reminds us that the little things in life matter. Every thought we have and every emotion we allow to take over our minds, hearts, and bodies will create energy that resonates on a cellular level both inside and outside of ourselves. Specifically designed and written for children, the 8” x 8”, 30-page coloring book features MantraMouse and BoH (Bluebird of Happiness). Both set out on their daily wellness journey, discovering different ways to maintain happy thoughts and a healthy body using Positive Manipulation®. Filled with powerful messages of love and goodness, this coloring book is made of durable paper stock, allowing it to become a personal reader children will enjoy for years to come.
PRODUCTS
BLISSLETS
myblisslets.com
Whether it be from a seasonal illness, travel, pregnancy, sea sickness, chemotherapy or any other reason, nausea can be debilitating. Blisslets offer a stylish way for both men and women to keep the nausea away. Providing immediate relief by applying pressure to the P6 acupressure point, these chic bracelets are drug-free and do not cause side effects associated with nausea medicine.
- Great for motion sickness, morning sickness, and other types of nausea such as that caused by migraines, vertigo, virtual reality games, and chemotherapy
- Can be used before or after nausea starts
- Breathable materials that dry quickly after getting wet
- Versatile designs for all occasions
- Prices start at $24.99 for a set of two (must wear on both wrists for effective relief).
M
BRACE CBD
mbracecbd.net
If you suffer from anxiety, you can probably relate to the feeling of not being able to turn your brain off, which results in not being able to get a good night’s sleep and having trouble focusing during the day. One in thirteen people around the world live with an anxiety disorder, making that the most common mental health disorder worldwide, according to the World Health Organization (WHO) and that number has probably doubled by now. Quick-acting anti-anxiety medication, such as Xanax and Valium, may offer instant relief, but can become addictive and often come with side effects.
This is where CBD comes in a plant-based alternative for anxiety. CBD oil is known to boost mood almost immediately! It’s proven to show significant improvement in depression, anxiety and inflammation, which is the core issue of many diseases, including depression.
Mbrace CBD (full plant with all cannabinoids minus the THC) is mixed with MCT coconut oil, and is available in three dosages: Live (1000 mg), Relieve (1200 mg), Dream (600 mg) Who else can benefit from CBD?
- Active people that need extra help with muscle soreness.
- Those dealing with chronic aches and pains.
- If you can’t fall asleep or stay asleep
- Feeling stressed, bad PMS, and lack of patience
- Suffer from seizures and auto-immune disease
