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More than a book, Javier Galvis's "The Medicine of Your Dreams" is an invitation to heal from the root through functional medicine, combining science and nature. In it, he seeks to debunk deep-rooted myths about health and medicine , empowering readers to take control of their well-being through accessible language and scientific data.

This is not a conventional book about diets or supplements, but rather a guide to unlearning misconceptions and adopting a holistic approach to health.

Galvis, a pioneer in functional medicine in Latin America, emphasizes the importance of addressing the root causes of chronic diseases rather than just treating symptoms. This includes advanced laboratory evaluations and multidisciplinary approaches.

The book addresses topics such as criticism of fragmented traditional medicine, the importance of personalized nutrition and stress management, and the use of science-backed natural therapies.

Part of the book is dedicated to accumulated emotional burden and addresses the physical impact that unmanaged emotions (such as stress, anxiety, trauma, or resentment) have on the body over time. Galvis emphasizes that these emotions can disrupt important systems such as the hormonal, immune, and digestive systems, which can lead to chronic diseases if left unaddressed. The book highlights that many physical ailments (such as chronic fatigue, migraines, and autoimmune diseases) have unresolved emotional origins. Traditional medicine ignores this connection, but functional medicine integrates it as an essential part of diagnosis and treatment.

But how does this emotional burden manifest itself? Chronic stress: constant release of cortisol, which weakens the immune system and promotes inflammation; repressed emotions: they can generate muscle tension, digestive disorders (irritable bowel syndrome), or hormonal imbalances; and the impact on sleep: insomnia or unrefreshing sleep due to accumulated anxiety.

To manage the emotional burden, he proposes practical strategies from integrative medicine.

Against journalists and other counter-authors Author: Karl Kraus (1874-1936) Label: Taurus

A collection of aphorisms, short essays, and fierce critiques directed primarily against the sensationalist press and the corruption of public discourse of his time. He anticipated modern debates about disinformation and media ethics. His defense of language as a tool of honesty resonates in the age of social media and fake news. This is not a casual critique, but a philosophical and moral attack on the media industry and its influence on society. He saw frivolous journalism as a danger to democracy. He denounced how the media created distorted realities to serve political agendas.

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The master plan Author: Javier Sierra Seal: Planeta

In 1990, Javier Sierra was approached by a man at the Prado Museum, who confessed to him that there existed a secret community that, for centuries, had been dedicated to protecting a selection of works that served as a gateway between different worlds. Since then, the author has become obsessed with finding this figure and has discovered that there exists a "master plan" that gives art an essential meaning, one that has been hatched for centuries by mysterious masters who have transformed our species to unsuspected limits. Some myths refer to them as gods, others as daemons; or angels.

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View of the Abyss Author: Tomás González Label: Alfaguara

Couples overcome with passion, yet unable to bear living together. Husbands who run away to blend in with their garden. Dead people who either won't let go or won't leave. Twins in love with the same woman. Dead women who, after being killed, end up sending their husbands straight to suicide. A husband and lover who are cordial to each other out of habit. Drowned people, near-drowning people, and married couples buried by a house. A dam that, when it leaks, reveals an already buried village, serving as a leitmotif for the whole story. The range of characters in these stories, haunting yet ironic and full of humor.

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The Whisper of the Snow Author: Nicolás Obregón Publisher: RBA

How can a killer hide for decades in a small town where everyone seems to know each other? A little girl has disappeared in Nectar, a town in Pennsylvania. At the spot where she was last seen, a mound of sugar was left behind as a message: 'The Sugar Man' is back. FBI agent Dakota Finch must return to her hometown to find out who the killer is who has been avoiding detection for decades. It won't be easy to uncover the truth. Finch must confront her own prejudices and soon realize she must investigate the Versammlung, a cult-like community founded more than two centuries ago with the values of a religious group. The problem is that breaking into that group is complicated.