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FOR MORE THAN THIRTY-FIVE YEARS, New Harbinger Publications has brought readers effective, scientifically sound self-help books that deal with a range of topics in psychology, health, and personal growth.

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Parental validation can decrease a child's chances of developing mental illness, poor self-esteem later in life

Validating a child's experiences and feelings can help them grow into emotionally secure adults.Studies have shown that parental validation of a child's feelings and experiences can decrease the likelihood of that child developing emotional problems or disorders later in life. In addition, validation helps children develop a secure sense of self and the ability to regulate their emotions without throwing tantrums. Therapists Karyn Hall and Melissa Cook discuss these surprising facts in their new book The Power of Validation: Arming Your Child Against Bullying, Peer Pressure, Addiction, Self-

Can a vegetarian diet make weight loss harder to achieve?

Nutritionist Margaret Floyd explains the obstacles that many vegetarians face when it comes to shedding pounds.Margaret Floyd has something to say that may surprise you if you assume that vegetarians have a leg up on meat eaters when it comes to health, nutrition, and weight loss. The nutritionist and author of Eat Naked: Unprocessed, Unpolluted, and Undressed Eating for a Healthier, Sexier You says that she has never seen a client thrive for a long period of time on a vegetarian diet. Floyd describes many of her clients as “recovering vegetarians” who chose that lifestyle for ethical,

Most People Who Decide On Weight Loss Surgery Don’t Know What’s In Store For Them

As weight loss surgery becomes increasingly popular, with commercials for lap band surgery airing on late night TV, surgeons have adopted advanced techniques to help patients make a smooth transition into post-surgery life. The fact remains, though, that the best way for bariatric surgery patients to ensure optimal results post-surgery is to thoroughly prepare in advance for the physical and psychological challenges that lay ahead of them.“Weight loss surgery is an effective tool for weight loss,” says psychologist Doreen Samelson, author of The Weight Loss Surgery Workbook. “But as with

If you feel like you are going crazy, it might be your adrenals

Do you feel tired all the time but can’t seem to get a good night’s sleep?  Are you flying into a rage at the drop of a hat, gaining weight, having trouble thinking clearly, suffering from allergies, asthma, irritable bowel syndrome, type 2 diabetes, high blood pressure, atherosclerosis or osteoporosis?These symptoms can be the result of adrenal dysfunction, and Kathryn Simpson, MS, author of the new book, Overcoming Adrenal Fatigue, is intimately familiar with most of them, having experienced adrenal fatigue herself. Simpson explains that the adrenal glands affect everything from our

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