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Book SynopsisOver 400 million people around the world have been diagnosed with diabetes. Before the discovery of insulin, diabetes was treated through diet, from eating purely meat to the reliance on fats, and repeated fasting. After two centuries of conflicting medical advice, most authorities today believe that those with diabetes can have the same dietary freedom enjoyed by the rest of us, including the occasional ice-cream, leaving the job of controlling the disease to insulin therapy. However, this guiding principle has been accompanied by an explosive rise in diabetes over the last fifty years, and the expectation that sufferers' health will deteriorate steadily over time. In this ground-breaking book, award-winning science writer Gary Taubes explores the history of the treatment of diabetes, elucidating the way that badly conceived research influences the guidance that doctors offer today, at the expense of patients' long-term well-being. Passionately argued and deeply researched, Rethinking Diabetes reimagines diabetes care with diet at its centre, and is hugely persuasive in its questioning of the established wisdom that may have enabled the current epidemic of diabetes and obesity.

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Book SynopsisIndia has a ravenous appetite for the sweet stuff, way above any other country, if both traditional and modern sugars are counted. We also take excessive amounts of poor-quality carbohydrates, especially, refined cerealsike white rice and white wheat, sugar-sweetened drinks and fruit juice, sweet treats and savouries, which ultimately turn into glucose, a simple sugar the body uses for energy. And Indians today manifest an increased predilection for diseasesinked to sugar (and the fat with which sugar is inextricablyinked): obesity to diabetes, heart disease to hypertension, cancers to dementia, Covid-19 to black fungus. Despite aong association with sugar, there has been very few attempts to understand sugar''s hold in India. Books have been written mainly on the sugar industry, some on diabetes andow-sugar diets. Sugar: The Silent Killer attempts to fill theacunae. It attempts to demystify the way we eat now, the pre-eminence of refined sugar in our diet, what it does to us and what we can do to mitigate its malign influence. Weaving together history, culture and science, it seeks to analyse why we have such an intimate relation with sugar, why it holds on to us so doggedly, why we do can''t do without it, even when we know it can harm us.

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Book SynopsisThere is a steady stream of articles and books about 'miraculous' cures from the chronic illnesses that face us in the 21st century: autoimmune conditions such as lupus and rheumatoid arthritis; neurodegenerative diseases, such as Parkinson's, MS and Alzheimer's; and many cancers. But if all these individual cases are brought together and reviewed systematically, something much more practical and less miraculous emerges - a set of principles to guide us to better health and a greater chance of recovery. Dr Jerry Thompson draws on an immense range of case histories and research studies to show how what we eat, the toxic load we carry, the environmental electromagnetic fields we live in, and our beliefs and attitudes to health and illness can change the course of disease. The result is a practical guide to what we can learn from 'survivors' about how to improve our chances of good health and recovery.Table of ContentsIntroduction; Using food to cure; Food and health; Belief, expectation and purpose; How the mind heals; More on the mind; Toxicity and health; Releasing toxicity; Reducing toxicity; How energy can heal; Vital force, healing and electricity; Energy with us and around us; Putting it all together; Further reading

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Book Synopsis5 Fingers of Fitness by Bhavna integrates storytelling with holistic fitness, covering cardio, strength, flexibility, nutrition, and mental well-being. Includes beginner to advanced workout plans with QR codes for video demos. Endorsed by notable figures in the industry.

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Book SynopsisDr Mickey Mehta and chef Sanjeev Kapoor collaborate in "Immunity+: Revitalise in 28 Days" to provide a holistic approach to boosting immunity through yoga, meditation, and nutritious vegetarian recipes. The book combines ancient wisdom with modern science to help readers enhance their body's natural defenses and lead a healthy life.

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Book SynopsisYou won''t believe how quickly the weight and inches disappear!Rosemary Conley CBE has taken the key elements for success from her two biggest-selling and best-known diet books, her Hip and Thigh Diet and Gi Jeans Diet, to create the ultimate, healthy weight-loss formula that promises optimum results in the shortest possible time.Her brilliant new plan takes the hard work out of dieting by combining the scientifically proven benefits of low-fat and low-Gi eating in an easy-to-follow programme that fits into any lifestyle.The varied and flexible menus offer plenty to eat and ample options for solo slimmers, meat-eaters and vegetarians alike, and there''s a wide selection of delicious recipes that the whole family can enjoy. In fact, it won''t feel like a diet at all but a new way of eating.''I guarantee that if you follow this diet you will transform your body faster than you ever believed possible. It really, really works!''Rosemary Conley CBETrade ReviewAmazing ... a daily menu regime of great-tasting recipes so you can keep shedding the pounds * Sunday Express *

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Book SynopsisGain the plant-based advantage! Join the thousands of runners, bodybuilders, and athletes from virtually every sport who rely on foods and beverages made without animal products. Every day an increasing number of athletes, even those who are not fully vegetarian or vegan, incorporate a plant-based diet when training or recovering from competition.In Plant-Based Sports Nutrition, registered dietitians Enette Larson-Meyer and Matt Ruscigno combine decades of evidence-based research with personal experience working with—and as—vegan and vegetarian athletes to offer you a reliable and complete explanation of how, when, and why you need to plan your nutrient intake to maximize nutrition and get the best results. They will help you make smart decisions about properly fueling your body so you have the energy and stamina to boost your training and excel during competition.Learn how to get proper amounts of all essential macronutrients, vitamins, and mTrade Review“Five decades ago, when I won the Boston Marathon as a vegetarian runner, few knew or cared about my diet. Since then, I've encountered increasing interest year after year. At every runner’s clinic, someone asks me: ‘What do you think of a vegetarian diet, and how can I learn more?’ The answer is simple: Vegetarian and plant-based diets are great for your health as well as the health of the planet. And to learn everything you need to know, just read Plant-Based Sports Nutrition. Enette Larson-Meyer and Matt Ruscigno are as informed on the subject as they are passionate and experienced. There's no better source than this book.”—Amby Burfoot, 1968 Boston Marathon Winner and Author of Run Forever: Your Complete Guide to Healthy Lifetime Running and Other Books“Whether you’re an elite athlete or newbie exerciser, Plant-Based Sports Nutrition dispels the myths of plant-based nutrition while providing the knowledge to optimize your athletic performance. Plants are the athletic fuel of the future!”—Scott Jurek, Vegan Ultramarathon Legend and Author of North and the New York Times–Bestselling Eat and RunTable of ContentsChapter 1. Gaining the Plant-Based AdvantageChapter 2. Getting Adequate Calories From Plant SourcesChapter 3. Finding the Right Carbohydrate MixChapter 4. Choosing Smart Fat Over No FatChapter 5. Building Muscle Without MeatChapter 6. Optimizing Bone HealthChapter 7. Boosting Iron Intake and AbsorptionChapter 8. Breaking Free of Multivitamin DependenceChapter 9. Prioritizing Food and Fluids Before, During, and After EventsChapter 10. Choosing Whether to SupplementChapter 11. Reducing Muscle Cramps and InflammationChapter 12. Creating a Customized Meal PlanChapter 13. Adapting the Plan to Manage WeightChapter 14. Whipping Up Quick Plant-Based Meals and SnacksChapter 15. RecipesAppendix A. Energy Costs of Physical ActivityAppendix B. Food Guidance SystemsAppendix C. Foods Containing FODMAPsAppendix D. Glycemic Index of Common FoodsAppendix E. Dietary Reference Intakes for Vitamins and MineralsAppendix F. Metric Conversions for Common Measures

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Book SynopsisIn this inspirational book Xiaolan Zhao, internationally-renowned practitioner of Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM), shows us how making simple changes to our diet and lifestyle we can profoundly improve our health now and into the future. Since establishing her practice in Canada in 1993, Xiaolan Zhao has treated thousands of women suffering from fatigue, PMS, infertility, depression, menopausal symptoms and various gynaecological disorders - health problems that are all too common in the West but less so in China, where TCM has been an integral part of women's lives for thousands of years. As a physician originally trained in Western medicine who later earned a degree in TCM, Xiaolan has seen how effective the Chinese approach is for her patients and here shares its wisdom and practices. Sharing remarkable stories from her own life and the lives of her patients, she shows how we can develop new relationships with our bodies and our emotions and how through preventative self-care we can improve our health, increase vitality and prevent illness.Trade Review'Xiaolan brings to the art of science and healing a rare combination of precision and compassion' Ann Marie MacDonald, author of Fall on Your Knees 'Xiaolan Zhao is at once kind, holistic and wise' Anthony Minghella

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Book SynopsisThis guide will show families, patients, and doctors how to change their behavior and improve their health through new skills that will last when psychiatric drugs are no longer used.Over the past 50 years, psychiatry has made some significantly large strides, but it needs a new direction. The current emphasis on psychiatric drugs works for now, but it is a temporary solution. Studies involving nurses, nursing, interventions and clinical work have led to a new type of treatment.Recent advances in the molecular biology of the brain and epigenetics have illuminated a new plan. The result? A treatment path for the creation of natural, drug-free, and effective therapies that do not produce severe side effects. Chapters include: Brain Chemistry 101 Epigenetics and mental health Schizophrenia Depression Autism Behavioral disorders and ADHD Alzheimer’s Disease And more! The need-based treatments outlined in Dr. William J. Walsh’s Nutrient Power show a research-based nutrient therapy system that can help people with a variety of mental disorders. The guide explains that nutrient imbalance can cause mental disorders by disrupting gene expression of proteins and enzymes, crippling the body’s protection against environmental toxins, and changing brain levels of key neurotransmitters. Walsh’s database has connected nutrient imbalances in patients diagnosed with a variety of disorders found in the DSM.Trade ReviewPraise for William J. Walsh, PhD"[Dr. Walsh] is a pioneer and a well-respected researcher." –Dr. MercolaPraise for Nutrient Power“Over his impressive career, Dr. Walsh has worked with 30,000 patients with conditions ranging from autism to schizophrenia to Alzheimer’s. His book is an essential tool for anyone who would prefer to heal the brain with nutrients rather than drugs.” –Teri Arranga, editor-in-chief, Autism Science DigestThis could be an elegantly simple solution to the dysregulation of the extremely complex chemistry.” –Publishers Weekly”Bill Walsh is not a Renaissance man: he’s a Renaissance scientist. He invented a lithium battery that has been used in cars and hearts; he won the Abram Hoffer Doctor of the Year award, although he is a chemical engineer; he found the physical causes of violence, sociopathic behavior, depression, schizophrenia, and a dozen other troubling behaviors—and he found the treatments too; his studies are elegant and often commissioned by the National Institutes of Health, and his work on autism is as original as the man himself. This book could change medical history.” –Marguerite, Kelly, syndicated columnist, The Washington Post”With Nutrient Power, Bill Walsh joins Linus Pauling, Carl Pfeiffer, and Abe Hoffer on the Mount Rushmore of behavioral nutrition. I was one of those doctors who emerged from medical school blind to nutrition. Bill Walsh opened my eyes to unsuspected nutritional needs, which saved my son. That could happen in your family, too.” –Dr. Woody McGinnis, autism researcher”A necessary must for practicing physicians, patients and families! This book opens a new door in psychiatric healthcare. When all else has failed, read this book.” –Dr. Albert Mensah, Warrenville, Illinois”What began as a quest to help my then-3-year-old daughter has resulted not only in her recovery but has become the journey of a lifetime! Dr. Walsh is a revolutionary thinker who guides us into the emerging world of biochemical balancing, the growing body of research into epigenetics, and understanding how these fields relate so they can be applied right here, right now.” –Susan Lambert, California parentNutrient Power brings a unique new perspective to mental, behavioral, and autistic disorders, including the crucial role of epigenetics. Anyone seeking advanced treatments for mental illness will benefit greatly from reading Dr. Walsh’s new book.” --John Skelton, former assistant director, Australian Army Psychology CorpsPraise for William J. Walsh, PhD"[Dr. Walsh] is a pioneer and a well-respected researcher." –Dr. MercolaPraise for Nutrient Power“Over his impressive career, Dr. Walsh has worked with 30,000 patients with conditions ranging from autism to schizophrenia to Alzheimer’s. His book is an essential tool for anyone who would prefer to heal the brain with nutrients rather than drugs.” –Teri Arranga, editor-in-chief, Autism Science DigestThis could be an elegantly simple solution to the dysregulation of the extremely complex chemistry.” –Publishers Weekly”Bill Walsh is not a Renaissance man: he’s a Renaissance scientist. He invented a lithium battery that has been used in cars and hearts; he won the Abram Hoffer Doctor of the Year award, although he is a chemical engineer; he found the physical causes of violence, sociopathic behavior, depression, schizophrenia, and a dozen other troubling behaviors—and he found the treatments too; his studies are elegant and often commissioned by the National Institutes of Health, and his work on autism is as original as the man himself. This book could change medical history.” –Marguerite, Kelly, syndicated columnist, The Washington Post”With Nutrient Power, Bill Walsh joins Linus Pauling, Carl Pfeiffer, and Abe Hoffer on the Mount Rushmore of behavioral nutrition. I was one of those doctors who emerged from medical school blind to nutrition. Bill Walsh opened my eyes to unsuspected nutritional needs, which saved my son. That could happen in your family, too.” –Dr. Woody McGinnis, autism researcher”A necessary must for practicing physicians, patients and families! This book opens a new door in psychiatric healthcare. When all else has failed, read this book.” –Dr. Albert Mensah, Warrenville, Illinois”What began as a quest to help my then-3-year-old daughter has resulted not only in her recovery but has become the journey of a lifetime! Dr. Walsh is a revolutionary thinker who guides us into the emerging world of biochemical balancing, the growing body of research into epigenetics, and understanding how these fields relate so they can be applied right here, right now.” –Susan Lambert, California parentNutrient Power brings a unique new perspective to mental, behavioral, and autistic disorders, including the crucial role of epigenetics. Anyone seeking advanced treatments for mental illness will benefit greatly from reading Dr. Walsh’s new book.” --John Skelton, former assistant director, Australian Army Psychology Corps

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Book SynopsisThe Feed Zone Cookbook offers 150 athlete-friendly recipes that are simple, delicious, and easy to prepare. When Dr. Allen Lim left the lab to work with pro cyclists, he found a peloton weary of food. For years the sport''s elite athletes had been underperforming on bland fare and processed bars and gels. Science held few easy answers for nutrition in the real world, where hungry athletes must buy ingredients; make meals; and enjoy eating before, during, and after each workout, day after day. So Lim set out to make eating delicious and practical. His journey began with his mom, took him inside the kitchens of the Tour de France, and delivered him to a dinner party where he met celebrated chef Biju Thomas. Chef Biju and Dr. Lim vetted countless meals with the world''s best endurance athletes in the most demanding test kitchens. In The Feed Zone Cookbook: Fast and Flavorful Food for Athletes, Thomas and Lim share their energy-packed, wholesome recipes to make meals easy to prepare, delic

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Book SynopsisA fast-growing global movement, No Meat Athlete (NMA) is inspiring everyone from weekend joggers to world-class competitors to be healthier and fitter and perform better on whole plant foods. Written by NMA founder Matt Frazier and longtime health coach, yoga teacher, and nutrition writer Stepfanie Romine, The No Meat Athlete Cookbook features 150 whole food, vegan recipes that are affordable and quick to get on the table, even on busy nights. Flere are: Breakfasts to power you up (Almond Butter-Banana Pancakes), mains that aid recovery (Beet Bourguignon), and natural sports drinks, portables, energy bites, and bars (V9, Umeboshi Electrolyte Drink, Calorie Bomb Cookies) to take you further and help you get the most from every workout Minimal gluten, soy, and sweeteners, plus oil-free options throughout (ideal for followers of the Forks Over Knives diet) Meal-planning guidelines, nutritional info, adaptable "blueprint" recipes--and more!

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Book SynopsisGin Stephens is unstoppable! And she won't even pause until she's introduced every potential reader to Intermittent Fasting. In her 28-Day FAST Start Day-By-Day, she dispenses the hows and whys of IF day by day for a reader's first month, giving IFers what they need to know, when they need to know it. Supported throughout with inspirational case histories that add up to a troubleshooting primer, as well as tips, truths and tweaks, 28-Day FAST Start Day-By-Day also has an important write-in aspect. Most IFers fail because they don't think the practice is working, or think it's only working because they are naturally reducing calories by time-boxing their daily eating. With simple, direct check-ins at the end of each of the first twenty-eight days, readers will stay on track by noticing how their bodies are reacting to IF, acknowledging non scale victories and setting a goal for the next day: it's Gin's version of habit formation, and it works!

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Book SynopsisA practical roadmap to exercise for the hypermobile.

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Book SynopsisMalnutrition can cause various health issues, but Spirulina offers a solution. This blue-green microalga is rich in protein, beta-carotene, B vitamins, and minerals, making it a highly nutritious and easily digestible superfood with numerous health benefits.

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Book SynopsisDIY Bitters a how-to-guide that explores the history and health benefits of bitters, and shows you how to make your own bitters at home. Trade Review"A gorgeously photographed and beautifully written book on the benefits of bitters. It will inspire one to create bitter plant potions to benefit health and vitality. A dose of bitter can help life seem sweeter." -- Brigitte Mars, www.brigittemars.com, author of The Country Almanac of Home Remedies and The Home Reference to Holistic Health and Healing."A book about bitters is so sweet! Whether you are new to the idea of imbibing bitters daily for its many benefits, or a longtime fan, DIY Bitters will take you to a new level of appreciation. Jovial and Guido's book is by far the best book on the joys of bitters for digestive and immune health and so much more. It is the most practical, beautiful, and thorough book ever written on bitters. It would take a book to tell you all about the many uses and benefits of bitters for promoting health and relieving common symptoms we all experience like digestive discomforts, and fortunately, Jovial and Guido have written that book!" * Christopher Hobbs, Ph.D., herbalist and author *"Bitters anyone? This book brings bitters back home to their rightful place in the kitchen and medicine chest. A visually stunning and brilliantly written book that bridges science and folklore, DIY Bitters weaves common sense and facts into a fascinating compendium of practical, usable information. The authors, both dedicated herbalists, are exceptionally skilled in their craft. They not only introduce us to this marvelous group of plants and their numerous health benefits, but also lead us into the magic of plant chemistry, teach us how to discern and utilize the various flavors of bitters, and introduce us to the fine art of blending and formulating. The recipe section is the best! Imagine making your own amari, Rose Bitter Pastilles, Barolo Chinato, or Bloody Mary Bitters . This book is fun, informative, and exceptionally well written. It will go a long way in bringing bitters —and herbs — back to the American household, where they rightfully belong." * Rosemary Gladstar, herbalist and author *Table of ContentsContents Introduction Why Bitters? Chapter 1 Exploring the Flavors in Bitters Expanding Your Palate Chapter 2 The Chemistry of Bitters Constituents, Actions, and Extractions Chapter 3 A Story of Bitters The Master Formula Chapter 4 Building Bitters Preparation, Tools, and Ingredients Chapter 5 The Recipes Basic Bitters and Beyond Simple Daily Habits Unique Bitter Preparations Extract-Based Blends Resources Acknowledgments About the Authors Index

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Book SynopsisStuck in an endless cycle of dieting and relapsing? Tried every diet and still not seeing any results? This cycle can be destructive - to our morale and to our bodies.Food addiction is very real, and it''s the hardest addiction to beat. But there is a solution. With her ground-breaking Rezoom Reframe, Susan Peirce Thompson PhD, founder of Bright Line Eating, offers a new way to conceptualize food recovery. She shares the essential steps to avoiding the short-lived highs and vicious lows of relapse by helping you understand the psychological and biological origins of addiction and then giving you the system to break free. Woven throughout are lessons from Everett Considine, acclaimed Internal Family Systems practitioner, to help you overcome your inner resistance so you can finally stay on track in those moments of self-sabotage.Let Susan and Everett help you to find the sustainable way to manage your food and enjoy your Brightest Life.''Nobody givesTrade Review“Nobody gives people the tools to transform their food from a health liability to a longevity asset like Susan Peirce Thompson. Bright Line Eating is truly life-saving for people who have struggled for years to unshackle themselves from the scourge of processed-food addiction.” — Mark Hyman, M.D., New York Times best-selling author of The Pegan Diet“I urge every doctor, therapist, health care practitioner, and most importantly every patient to read this book. Rezoom concisely and compassionately explains the emotional overlay that is a part of every person’s interaction with food, and provides tools and skills that are game-changing for the occasional emotional eater clear to the raging food addict.” — Wayne Dysinger, M.D., Board Chair, American Board of Lifestyle Medicine“Therapists, social workers, eating disorders experts, and clinicians are unwittingly harming their patients when they spread the notion that food addiction is ‘controversial.’ The neuroscience is clear: food addiction is real. This book contains the best, scientifically based path to healing that I have seen.” — Dr. Joy Jacobs, J.D., Ph.D., eating disorders specialist and clinical faculty in Psychiatry, University of California San Diego School of Medicine“From the founding of Bright Line Eating, I have witnessed firsthand the astounding results for people in our community struggling with tenacious food addiction. They are healing their bodies and minds at extraordinary rates never before documented, while turning away from the toxic industrial processed food complex and healing our planet.” — John Robbins, best-selling author of Diet for a New America and President, Food Revolution Network“If you suffer from a food addiction, this is the book that will set you free. It is brilliant, beautifully written, and desperately needed. Dr. Thompson’s program not only works for weight loss, but it also works for optimal nutrition and health.” — Brenda Davis, RD, plant-based pioneer, speaker, and co-author of Nourish“As a pediatrician with three decades of experience, the increasing rate of intractable obesity among my adolescent patients is nothing short of heartbreaking. I am so grateful to Dr. Susan Peirce Thompson and Bright Line Eating for this material contribution to saving me and the lives of my patients. She has changed my life and my practice, and she can change our world.” — Judi A. Krogstad, M.D., Pediatric Medical Advisor, Fresno Metabolic and Bariatric Surgery Program

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Book SynopsisWhen you heal the gut, you heal the body. With The GutSMART Protocol’s two-week gut health reset, it’s easier than ever to heal your gut to have more energy and easier weight loss, plus a better mood and overall health. In The GutSMART Protocol, “America’s Gut Doctor” Vincent Pedre, MD, author of Happy Gut, outlines the latest science-based knowledge on the gut, the microbiome, and the way the environment impacts our health, then translates the research into actionable and easy-to-apply advice for how to eat (and more!). Featuring tools to turbocharge your journey toward optimal gut health, including: The GutSMART Quiz to determine your level of gut dysfunction, Categorised food lists for the three GutSMART Score types, 70 mouth-watering, gut-healing recipes from clinical nutritionist Lee Holmes, 14-day personalized meal plans customisable for any diet, from vegan to paleo, Science-backed breath and meditation exercises to destress and improve gut health. Take the GutSMART Quiz. Personalise your two-week health reboot based on the results. Then take the quiz again to capture your progress. Healing your gut to improve chronic disease and optimise your health has never been easier. The past several years have seen an explosion in gut microbiome research, and the powerful role the gut plays in whole-body health has never been more clear. What’s less clear is how to use that information day to day to actually improve the way you feel - that’s where this book comes in. Good health starts with the gut. The GutSMART Protocol is your food-based healing plan for achieving a happy gut.

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Book SynopsisTHE HOLIDAYS ARE OVER. IT''S TIME TO BECOME AN ASS-KICKING, GETS-THINGS-DONE SUPERWOMAN WITH RUN FAT BITCH RUN.''You''ll be up and running in no time'' Grazia''Ruth is an inspiring running buddy'' Daily ExpressIs there a large arse-shaped dent in your sofa? An eye-wateringly expensive (and rarely used) gym membership burning a hole in your bank account? Does the sight of your wobbly thighs leave you cowering under the duvet?Then it''s time you face the truth: if you want to lose weight and get fit there''s only one thing left to do . . . RUN!Funny and brutally honest, Ruth Field and her straight-talking alter-ego The Grit Doctor will give you - yes, you - the push you need to start pounding the pavements and shedding pounds in no time.* Locate your inner grit and long-lost energy with a foolproof beginners'' Trade ReviewIf you're stuck in an exercise rut, this book will give you a rather rude kick up the backside . . . it certainly shamed us into lacing up our Nikes! * Closer *Amusingly vicious . . . Excellent advice all round * Emma Thompson *Ruth is an inspiring running-buddy . . . By the time I unpack my summer wardrobe, I'm sure my inner Grit Doctor will be my best friend * Daily Express, Flic Everett *A witty, no-nonsense read, it had us dusting off our trainers within seconds. Trust us when we say you'll be up and running in no time at all * Grazia *Refreshingly free of new-age jargon and psychoanalysis. It's about determination and the pursuit of the 'happy effect' * Herald Sun (Australia) *Ruth is an inspiring running-buddy . . . By the time I unpack my summer wardrobe, I'm sure my inner Grit Doctor will be my best friend -- Flic Everett * Daily Express *A witty, no-nonsense read, it had us dusting off our trainers within seconds. Trust us when we say you'll be up and running in no time at all. * Grazia *

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Book SynopsisA fascinating and funny investigation into cyclists'' incessant pursuit of speed by one of the sport''s top professionals.For professional cyclists, going faster and winning are, of course, closely related. Yet surprisingly, for many, a desire to go faster is much more important than a desire to win. Someone who wants to go faster will work at the details and take small steps rather than focusing on winning. Winning just happens when you do everything right it's the doing everything right that's hard. And that's what fascinates and obsesses Michael Hutchinson.With his usual deadpan delivery and an awareness that it's all mildly preposterous, Hutchinson looks at the things that make you faster training, nutrition, the right psychology and explains how they work, and how what we know about them changes all the time. He looks at the things that make you slower, and why, and how attempts to avoid them can result in serious athletes gradually painting themselves into the most pecuTrade Reviewif you want to know how to turn yourself into a Merckx or a Froome, read Faster * Guardian *Fascinating, convincing and witty * Outdoor Fitness *A revelatory examination of what makes athletes tick * Independent *It’s an amusing, informative and hugely satisfying read that’s genuinely difficult to tear yourself away from. * Cycling Weekly *Well researched and delivered perfectly; definitely one for thepermanent collection. * Road.cc *For anyone with akeen interest in time trialling or an obsession with speed this book is amust-read. * Wheelsuckers.co.uk *Table of ContentsIntroduction: An accidental athlete 1 Like a racehorse: the art of being an athlete 2 Blood, oxygen and muscle: the physiology of an athlete 3 1,400 calories an hour: fuelling an athlete 4 3.49.999: perfecting an athlete 5 A rider like a robot: the psychology of an athlete 6 Free speed: the technology 7 Talent and genetics Afterword: the never-ending search

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Book SynopsisWhen your brain works right, so do you. When it''s out of balance, you feel frustrated, or worse. Yet amid all the advice about how to keep the rest of our body strong and healthy, we hear very little about how to keep the most complex and magnificent organ of all - the human brain - in top working order.In MAGNIFICENT MIND AT ANY AGE Daniel Amen demonstrates that the true key to satisfaction and success at any age is a healthy brain. By optimising our brain function we can all develop the qualities of a magnificent mind, such as increased memory and concentration; the ability to maintain warm and satisfying relationships and better impulse control and mastery over potential addictions.Daniel Amen demonstrates how to develop a healthy brain through diet, natural supplements, vitamins, exercise, positive thinking habits, and, if necessary, medication. He also pinpoints specific ways to tailor your behaviour, nutrition and lifestyle to deal with common mental challenges such aTrade ReviewA must-read . . . MAGNIFICENT MIND AT ANY AGE blends scientific innovation with a clear and powerful writing style. Dr Amen's SPECT scans are fascinating, his conclusions are life-changing, and he provides practical health strategies you can utlize immediately * Michael Gurian, author of WHAT COULD HE BE THINKING? and LEADERSHIP AND THE SEXES *I consider Daniel Amen to be the most innovative psychiatrist in America. His premise is simple: you can't have a healthy life without a healthy brain. His dietary and lifestyle strategies for maintaining brain health are based on the world's most compr * Barry Sears, PhD, bestselling author of THE ZONE *Earl R. Henslin, PsyD, author of THIS IS YOUR BRAIN ON JOY * 'Providing brain basics from cradle to grave, Dr Amen has written an indispensable handbook for handling emotions, cognition, relationships, and even our spiritual lives. It is comprehensive, inspiring, and user-friendly, explaining the most complex mater *

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Book SynopsisDiscover the no-fad weight-loss plan that successful dieters and top weight-loss experts are talking about . . .Premier weight-loss expert Dr Caroline Apovian has created the ultimate plan for anyone trying to lose weight. The Overnight Diet delivers exactly what dieters are desperately looking for: an easy-to-follow plan for rapid, lasting weight loss that doesn''t compromise your health and energy levels. This cutting-edge diet accelerates fat-burning and primes the body to work at its best. Kick start your weight loss every week with a day of delicious smoothies called the ''1-Day Power Up''. This produces powerful results when combined with the ''6-Day Fuel Up'', during which you can enjoy lean protein, low-fat dairy, whole grains and all-you-can-eat fruit and vegetables. Add in an easy-to-follow workout designed to rev up your metabolism and preserve lean muscle and you have the recipe for a slimmer ''you''. Many popular diets lead to ''shrinking Trade ReviewDr Caroline Apovian, an internationally-recognized expert in the medical management of weight, breaks new ground with this book. She has balanced the profound need people feel for encouraging, quick results with a medically sound approach to dieting that produces lasting weight loss and better overall health. She has done this by combining a profound scientific understanding of the metabolic implications of weight loss with exceptional empathy for people who need help losing weight and keeping it off. -- Theodore K. Kyle, Chair of The Obesity Society’s Advocacy CommitteeReally CAN shift the pounds overnight * The Daily Mail *The Overnight Diet is a proven-method of sustainable weight loss based on science - with no restrictive food list * womanandhome.com *I loved the recipes * The Book We’re Devouring review, Zest *Try it if you fancy a fasting-style diet without the calorie counting * Woman *An exciting new US diet craze . . . based on our body burning fat even when resting . . . lose while you snooze * Star *On my first smoothie day, I lost 2lb, and the diet kept me feeling full * Love It! *You won't go hungry, you won't feel deprived, you won't get bored, you'll love the flexibility * Yours *Burn fat fast with this effective new plan * Bella *The fat burner * Woman’s Own *Full of exercises, delicious recipes and loads of inspirational smoothies...the plan is do-able and doesn't involve deprivation or rumbling tums! * Closer *

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Book SynopsisLegendary trainer Tim Grover uses his experience with the world’s top athletes to drill down into the killer instinct that separates the good from the great, showing you how to tap into the dark side of competitive intensity in order to win—regardless of the circumstance or cost.For more than two decades, legendary trainer Tim Grover has taken the greats—Michael Jordan, Kobe Bryant, Dwyane Wade, and hundreds of relentless competitors in sports, business, and every walk of life—and made them greater. Now, for the first time ever, he reveals what it takes to achieve total mental and physical dominance, showing you how to be relentless and achieve whatever you desire. Direct, blunt, and brutally honest, Grover breaks down what it takes to be unstoppable: you keep going when everyone else is giving up, you thrive under pressure, you never let your emotions make you weak. In “The Relentless 13,” he details the essential traiTrade Review"Tim Grover is the master of mental toughness. This book is the blueprint for discovering what you are capable of achieving, getting results you never imagined, reaching the highest level of success--and then going even higher." -- Kobe Bryant"I consider Tim Grover to be second to none in his knowledge of sports training, and he was an invaluable part of my training program. He is a take-charge person, with a deliberate but energetic and enthusiastic technique." -- Michael Jordan"Tim Grover’s insight into leadership and excellence has taken the greats to the top, and his book will do the same for you. Relentless is about breaking the rules that hold you back and trusting your instincts to take you where you want to be." -- Mike "Coach K" Krzyzewski, Duke University and USA Men’s Olympic Basketball head coach, and bestselling author of Leading with the Heart“This book will do for you what Tim has done for me--take you to the next level, and show you how to be the best at whatever you do. I have unbelievable trust and faith in him.” -- Dwyane Wade"In all the years that I coached, inspired and trained world class athletes there was no better resource to collaborate with than Tim Grover." -- Pat Riley, 8-time NBA champion and NBA Hall-of-Fame coach"If you compete at anything--sports or business or life--you need this book. No one knows more than Tim Grover about competitive intensity, killer instinct and crushing the other guy. He is the best at what he does: Creating champions." -- Charles Barkley“Grover finally marches the public behind the curtain of decades of work with the likes of Jordan and Kobe Bryant, a riveting read that balances the illumination of the work of those stars and how it can apply to everyone else. . . Magnificent.” -- Adrian Wojnarowski * Yahoo! Sports *Straight up. Relentless...is one of the best books I've ever read. -- Jim Rome“An opus on successful thinking.” * Sun Sentinel *"A must-read... Grover calls upon his decades of experience working with the world's most eliteathletes to dissect what it takes not just to succeed, but to be the absolutebest." * Stack.com *

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Book SynopsisAchieve professional and personal success by following the ten philosophical principles of yoga, along with powerful poses that can be done at a desk, in flight, or on the go

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Book SynopsisThe unfortunate popular perception is that when someone is diagnosed with Alzheimer''s, they are immediately lost to themselves, to those who love them and to those they love. In I''M STILL HERE, John Zeisel shows how you can connect with someone through the fog of dementia and build a relationship with the person within.This groundbreaking book focuses on connecting with Alzheimer''s sufferers through the abilities that don''t diminish over the course of the disease, such as understanding music, art, facial expressions and touch.By harnessing these capacities, and by using other approaches to treatment, this book demonstrates how it is possible to offer sufferers a quality of life with a connection to others and to the world around them.Trade ReviewA book that will give great hope and encouragement to anyone dealing with Alzheimer's sufferers either in a professional situation or at home * BOOKSELLER *I'm Still Here offers a revolutionary yet pragmatic map for the compassionate care of people with cognitive impariments like Alzheimer's disease. John Zeisel's brilliant, soft-spoken, and heartwarming manifesto is a must read for anyone whose life involv * DANIEL GOLEMAN, author of EMOTIONAL INTELLIGENCE *Just as the Alzheimer's 'perfect storm * is about to strike, wth an anticipated tripling of the number of people with the disease, comes a culture-changing book, I'M STILL HERE, with practical ways that enable families and professionals to look beyond the disease and then to find ways to emotion *PAUL RAIA, PhD, Vice President, Patient Care and Family Support, Alzheimer's Association, Massachusetts and New Hampshire Chapter * 'John Zeisel understands the importance of living environments and their influence on the Alzheimer's patient. He displays compelling sesitivity to the patient as well as caregivers, and he explores in detail creative ways to enhance the patient's quality *

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Book SynopsisNATIONAL BESTSELLER • Have your hormones been hijacked? Reset your hormonal health in 14 days with essential oils. “An effective, easy-to-follow plan to balance hormones and become more energized.”–Amy Myers, M.D., New York Times bestselling author of The Autoimmune Solution Do you feel energy-depleted and irritable, unable to sleep, stay focused, or lose weight? You may have attributed these symptoms to the natural hormonal fluctuations that occur with age. But behind the scenes, there are a host of pesky culprits wreaking havoc on your hormonal health: chronic stress, air pollution, chemical-laden foods and cleaning supplies, and the synthetic estrogens in personal care products. Women of all ages are left vulnerable to the consequences, suffering from unnecessary hormonal imbalance and frustrating symptoms that are often dismissed by their doctors. Dr. Mariza Snyder is here to help put you back

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Book SynopsisIn MAXIMIZE YOUR METABOLISM, Dr. Maclaren shares a brand new program based on new science about how to use your body's response to insulin to actually boost your metabolism and easily achieve unprecedented good health.Each of us fits into one of five different body types, based on our bodies' level of insulin resistance (the book includes an easy self-assessment quiz for readers to identify their type). MAXIMIZE YOUR METABOLISM offers unique diet and exercises plans tailored for each of the five different body types, as well as core recommendations that every type should follow, including:* A low-carb diet rich in vegetables, with modest portions of meat, eggs, cheese, plain Greek yogurt , and low sugar fruits such as Granny Smith apples, berries, and green crunchy pears* Avoiding "healthy" foods that are actually hurting you: quinoa is a simple carbohydrate you should substitute with cauliflower rice, agave is actually worse for your metabolism than sugar, and probiotics are overrated (instead choose prebiotics, such as artichokes, leaks, and onions).* Sleep: 6-8 hours per night (and recommended testing for sleep apnea).* Exercise: 3+ times per week, as vigorous as you can, for as long as you can.This book is based on the extraordinary successful program that Dr. Maclaren has prescribed to thousands of patients with great success. Filled with specific guidance and over 30 delicious recipes, MAXIMIZE YOUR METABOLISM is the perfect diet for readers who want to lose weight and love their lives every step of the way.

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