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The Wellness Book: The Comprehensive Guide to Maintaining Health and Treating Stress-Related Illness by Herbert Benson and Eileen Stuart
Herbert Benson is regarded as the 'father' of the Relaxation Response due to his pioneering work in this field.

Note from Pat: This happens to be my favourite of all the books available on Managing Stress and promoting Wellbeing and I would recommend that everyone reads it. It is a most readable book, packed full of really useful information and examples.
ISBN-10: 0671797506 ISBN-13: 978-0671797508

The Ultimate Stress Buster by Dr. Sarah Brewer
Review by the Goodwebguide.co.uk
Sarah Brewer is a GP and much respected medical journalist who was voted Health Journalist of the Year 2002. In her latest book, she has turned her hand to stress busting, a complaint that many of us suffer from and is estimated to be the second biggest occupational health problem in the UK. This small self-help book is really very practical with much useful advice to ease you through the day. By answering the questionnaire, you can find out the level of stress that you are living under and then take action to remedy it. By following Dr. Brewer’s seven-step plan, recognise the signs and identify the causes of stress. By changing various aspects of your life, which includes diet, you can induce a feeling of well-being. The importance of exercise must never be overlooked, nor must the art of relaxation.

Note from Pat:  This is an excellent book, packed with clear explanation of how and why stress affects our lives, together with practical activities to try in order to manage stress. This was the first book about stress that I read and I still refer to it now - it is invaluable.

Beat Stress and Fatigue: Patrick Holford
Synopsis from Amazon.co.uk
Do you often feel stressed and tired? Do you find it hard to relax? Is your energy level on the decline? The good news is that it is possible to supercharge your system and keep your body balanced, refreshed and full of life. The key is nutrition. World-renowned nutritionist Patrick Holford explains that eating the right food and correctly supplementing your diet really does Beat Stress And Fatigue. In this breakthrough book you will learn how to:* Beat the sugar blues* Avoid chronic fatigue syndrome* Balance your stress hormones* Turn food into energy - not fat* Discover the power of sleep* Increase your concentration* Control impatience, restlessness and irritability. For more information on Patrick Holford please visit www.patrickholford.com

Note from Pat: I really like Patrick Holford's books. Patrick is into nutritional medicine and provides value information on his website (http://www.patrickholford.com).  In 'Beat Stress and Fatigue', he looks at the simple but often effective things that we can do to restore lost energy.
ISBN-10: 0749919523 ISBN-13: 978-0749919528

Why Zebras Don't Get Ulcers (Paperback) by Robert M. Sapolsky
Synopsis from amazon.co.uk
Now in a third edition, Robert M. Sapolsky's acclaimed and successful Why Zebras Don't Get Ulcers features new chapters on how stress affects sleep and addiction, as well as new insights into anxiety and personality disorder and the impact of spirituality on managing stress. As Sapolsky explains, most of us do not lie awake at night worrying about whether we have leprosy or malaria. Instead, the diseases we fear - and the ones that plague us now - are illnesses brought on by the slow accumulation of damage, such as heart disease and cancer. When we worry or experience stress, our body turns on the same physiological responses that an animal's does, but we do not resolve conflict in the same way - through fighting or fleeing. Over time, this activation of a stress response makes us literally sick. Combining cutting-edge research with a healthy dose of good humour and practical advice, Why Zebras Don't Get Ulcers explains how prolonged stress causes or intensifies a range of physical and mental afflictions, including depression, ulcers, colitis, heart disease, and more. It also provides essential guidance to controlling our stress responses. This new edition promises to be the most comprehensive and engaging one yet.

Note from Pat:  This is an interesting and often amusing book that leaves a lasting impression on the reader. It is available as an audiobook from iTunes, and they have podcast of Robert Sapolsky speaking at a conference, well worth listening to.

Cobwebs of the Mind: How to Take Control of Stress by Susan J Del Gatto

Synopsis from amazon.co.uk
Effects of stress can distort, interfere, and wreak havoc with what you value most in life. This will not only place strain in your relationships with your family and friends but can jeopardize your career as well as your physical well-being. Many illnesses are linked to stress, yet we continue with our demanding lives. How do we stop the debilitating cycle? Cobwebs of the Mind: How to Take Control of Stress teaches you how to remove the negative impacts of stress from your life and create harmony. Even though total elimination of stress is impossible, you can learn how to increase your knowledge and coping skills by adapting some innovative techniques, such as: * Improving your time management and organization skills * Practicing preventive maintenance * Incorporating meditation into your life Learn to reclaim control over your eating habits, ease your financial pressures, and resolve past issues that still affect your life. By reducing your stress level, you will strengthen your relationships, positively impact your future, and rejoice in a newfound happiness!
Note from Pat: Readable and with some useful pointers and practical exercises.
ISBN-10: 0595439314 ISBN-13: 978-0595439317