The De-Stress Effect

Charlotte's book is my kind of read. I defy anyone to read this book and not relate it to their own life, see where there is room for improvement and, more importantly, use it to help get rid of that dreaded 'stress' that enters all our lives! I love anything that does no harm, is non-invasive and can only do 'good', and this book is that. Great advice, tips and help on how to really de-stress, and keep healthy and balanced in life. More importantly it just makes sense. Good sense. I'm all for it! -- Emma Forbes, TV and radio presenter Chronic stress affects everyone, depletes your mental and physical vitality and increases your risk of serious illness. The good news is that you can reverse its effects, and nurture resilience quickly and naturally. Charlotte beautifully brings together the science and traditions of nutritional, lifestyle and mind-body medicine in an immediately practical way so you can harness the 'De-Stress' effect and transform your life. -- Benjamin Brown ND, The British College of Nutrition and Health and author of The Digestive Health Solution A great follow-up to The De-Stress Diet. Full of practical tips and advice, with a focus on mindful eating. Easy to read, powerful information for both your health and your weight. -- Dr Marilyn Glenville PhD, leading UK nutritionist specializing in women's health and author of Fat around the Middle Charlotte Watts is a health guru with a difference - she is interested not just in curing what ails you, but in ensuring you don't fall sick in the first place. In The De-Stress Effect, she reveals what effects stress can have on you, helps you evaluate if you're in a stress loop and what type of stress you're suffering from, and then shows you in a very practical way to deal with your particular brand of stress through a combination of the right nutrition, the right mindset and the right yoga sequences. This is a fantastically comprehensive way to change your life for the better - without faddy diets or punishing exercise regimes. Highly recommended for all. -- Tania Ahsan, former editor, Kindred Spirit Charlotte simplifies a complex subject and gets straight to the point. She gives you pioneering techniques which are brilliant and no-nonsense. I can't recommend The De-Stress Effect highly enough.' -- Annie Ashdown, author of The Confidence Factor and co-host of ITV1's Kyle's Academy The De-Stress Effect is brilliant, brilliant, brilliant. Personally, I think most people in the Western world would benefit from reading it! From cutting-edge, well-researched nutrition to simply-put science, balanced with yoga and mindfulness - this book will help the reader to get to the bottom of what type of stress they are suffering from, and offer simple yet effective solutions to help discover more health, wellbeing and calm. -- Fiona Agombar, yoga teacher and author of Beat Fatigue with Yoga A truly holistic system for health, joy and wellbeing - easy to work through or dip into again and again to find ease within modern living. Charlotte deftly explains how to weave mindfulness into nutrition, yoga and exercise to create a rich experience and find out what really suits you. -- Martin Clark, editor of Om magazine Charlotte's brilliant book is a gift for everyone suffering from all forms of stress. It explains why your body seems to be rebelling or burning out, and then shows you effective, practical approaches to get your life and health back on track. -- Phil Parker, expert in the psychology of health happiness and inventor of The Lightning Process(R) With so much frequently conflicting and confusing information available about wellness and nutrition, it was a real pleasure to read Charlotte Watts's follow-up to The De-stress Diet and see her offering such clear advice on how to achieve wellness and calm in The De-Stress Effect. Solidly referenced and evidenced by sound science, you won't find any gimmicky or faddy advice here. Instead, it offers very clear guidelines to help you develop an effective stress-management toolkit, using exercise, yoga, mindfulness meditation and nutrition for different stress 'types' to find balance in a busy life. The morning and evening routines for introducing a less frenzied approach to your day are well worth exploring, and the principles for putting together healthy meals allow plenty of flexibility for different preferences and timescales. The yoga sequences are clearly illustrated and easy to follow, even for complete beginners. I will be recommending The De-Stress Effect to my coaching, yoga and nutrition clients. -- Tracy Johnson, yoga teacher; integrative nutrition health coach; career, confidence and wellness coach Stress shuts us down: psychologically, emotionally and physically, cutting off our natural senses and killing our joy. Charlotte shows us how we can easily reconnect, and get refreshed, excited and back in our natural flow in really accessible and enjoyable ways. -- Gemini Adams, author of The Facebook Diet: 50 Funny Signs of Facebook Addiction and Ways to Unplug with a Digital Detox This is an invaluable book if you are a yoga practitioner, physical therapist or someone looking to find answers about why you are feeling the way you are. There is so much information out there now, but I believe that if you are going to buy one book that encapsulates everything you need to know - whether you are having recurrent health issues or physical injuries, or if you are stuck in a rut and just can't find an effective solution - then this is the book for you. It will support you from start to finish, and is an essential companion to understanding yourself and how you can make the right choices to create the life you want. I cannot recommend this book highly enough, which is why I insist that my clients, who are looking for long-term solutions, read it. -- Graham Stones, director of Broken Yogi and former national kung-fu champion and sports injury therapist for the English National Ballet