Popular medicine and health: the human body Books

Book SynopsisTrade Review"The Mind-Gut Connection presents the incredibly humbling reality that our very perception and interpretation of the world around us is virtually dictated by the microbes living within us. This book redefines what it means to be healthy and eloquently provides the means to manifest that goal." -- David Perlmutter, MD, author of the #1 New York Times bestseller Grain Brain and Brain Maker "Drawing on his vast experience as a practicing gastroenterologist, Dr. Mayer writes about the connections that our brains have with our guts, especially with the microbes that make the gut their home. Describing a rapidly advancing realm of knowledge, this thoughtful guide provides practical advice to improve health." -- Martin J. Blaser, MD, author of Missing Microbes "Dr. Emeran Mayer elucidates the intricate biochemical dialogue that occurs between the brain, digestive tract, and trillions of bacteria residing in the gut. He dubs this form of communication 'microbe-speak' and speculates on its implications for social behavior, decision making, emotional wellbeing, and maybe mental health." -- Booklist "After a long period of neglect the enteric nervous system has been recognized as the 'second brain'. Dr. Emeran Mayer, a true expert of this topic, has now written the best lay-public guide yet to this spectacular part of ourselves. Recommended reading." -- Antonio Demasio, author of Descartes' Error, The Feeling of What Happens, and The Self Comes to Mind "I have known Emeran Mayer for years and have learned to pay attention to what he says and writes. The Mind-Gut Connection is a delight. Both scholarly and fun to read, I highly recommend it to anyone interested in learning more about how the mind and gut communicate." -- Michael D. Gershon, MD, author of The Second Brain "Microbiome research is revolutionizing our understanding of the human body and the brain. In The Mind-Gut Connection, Dr. Emeran Mayer provides authoritative insight into this rapidly expanding field. Synthesizing recent research with patient stories and personal anecdotes, he offers practical, evidence-based recommendations to keep the dialogue between the brain, the gut, and its microbes flowing smoothly." -- Rob Knight, PhD, author of Follow Your Gut and director of the Center for Microbiome Innovation, UC San Diego "The Mind-Gut Connection is a revolutionary new holistic view of what keeps us healthy, ranging from the food choices we make to the ways we can train our mind, with the ultimate goal of attaining optimal health. " -- Kenneth R. Pelletier, PhD, MD, Clincal Professor of Medicine and Professor of Public Health, University of California School of Medicine (UCSF) "Microbiome research is revolutionizing our understanding of the human body and the brain. In The Mind-Gut Connection, Dr. Emeran Mayer provides authoritative insight into this rapidly expanding field. Synthesizing recent research with patient stories and personal anecdotes, he offers practical, evidence-based recommendations to keep the dialogue between the brain, the gut, and its microbes flowing smoothly." -- SELF online

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Book SynopsisTrade Review"Darin has a sincere passion for health, and has proven that by creating this easy to follow manual for achieving our greatest life possible. He doesn't just write about eating, moving and feeling great-he lives it with every breath, and it shows." -- Laird Hamilton, world-renowned Waterman, and New York Times bestselling author of Force of Nature: Mind, Body, Soul, and, of Course, Surfing "Darin has dedicated his life to finding the answers and the best possible science available. I respect great information, but I appreciate it even more when someone delivers it in a way I can understand and use. This book is a great guide." -- Gabrielle Reece, author of Big Girl in the Middle and My Foot Is Too Big for the Glass Slipper "Eternal awesomeness! Who wouldn't want that? All you need to do is focus on the Five Life Forces and your body will do the rest. Darin shows you exactly what to do, step by step, so that you can live big, laugh more, and maximize your potential." -- Tony Horton, creator of P90X and author of The Big Picture

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Book SynopsisThe Harvard-educated physician and New York Times bestselling author of The Hormone Cure shows you how to grow new receptors for your seven metabolic hormones, making you lose weight and feel great fast!When it comes to weight loss, most people don’t think about hormones.Trade Review"The Hormone Reset Diet may be just what we need to end dieting for women." -- Mark Hyman, New York Times bestselling author of The Blood Sugar Solution Praise for The Hormone Reset Diet: "The Hormone Reset Diet is a breakthrough hormone guide?entertaining, persuasive, hilarious. I've not seen this content anywhere! Get to the root of your issues: low energy, fatigue, low sex drive, anxiety, weight gain. This book is gold." -- Marci Shimoff, author of Love for No Reason Praise for The Hormone Reset Diet: "The Hormone Reset Diet is a breakthrough hormone guide?entertaining, persuasive, hilarious. I've not seen this content anywhere! Get to the root of your issues: low energy, fatigue, low sex drive, anxiety, weight gain. This book is gold." -- Danielle LaPorte, author of The Fire Starter Sessions "Never before have I read a book and shouted, 'Oh my God, that's ME!' Managing hormones is the most important issue of women my age. I don't just want to read Sara Gottfried, I want her to be my doctor, my friend, and my sister." -- Ayelet Waldman, author of Red Hook Road and Bad Mother "This wonderful book transforms how we approach women's health issues, and will help you understand how to achieve hormonal equilibrium if you suffer from fatigue, depression and other endocrine-based neuropsychiatric symptoms." -- Jay Lombard, DO, author of Balance your Brain, Balance your Life "Dr. Sara is smart, she's hip, and yet she's pure Harvard! Learn how to make your hormones hum. Run, don't walk, to buy this book-for yourself and your friends. The life you save may be your own." -- Hyla Cass, MD, author of 8 Weeks to Vibrant Health "A magnificent book! Every woman needs to read it, and every doctor." -- Louann Brizendine, MD, Author, The Female Brain and The Male Brain "Don't accept the hormonal hell of being tired, stressed, fat, never in the mood for sex. Dr. Gottfried gives you an effective, easy-to-follow plan to balance your hormones and become lean and energetic. Stop settling, reclaim your sexy!' -- JJ Virgin, author of Six Weeks to Sleeveless and Sexy "Occasionally a book comes along that's perfect for its time-on topic, written with authority. Such is the book by Sara Gottfried, MD. It is a definitive integration of safe and effective approaches to the management of menopause." -- Jeffrey Bland, PhD, author of The 20 Day Rejuvenation Diet Program "Gottfried's premise is simple: when a woman's hormones are in sync, she's a powerhouse, but when they're out of whack, they wreak havoc on her body and mind. The book is both fun and an informative read [and] Gottfried's take on the female body is eye-opening and empowering." -- Spirituality and Health magazine "Gottfried, a beautiful Harvard Medical School graduate, board-certified gynecologist, and yoga teacher, looks like an advertisement for healthy living and convincingly pushes women to make lifestyle changes rather than immediately asking for conventional prescription drugs to treat problems such as depression." -- Booklist "The Hormone Reset Diet shows us what to eat to feel and look our absolute best. No matter your age, size, or state of health, Dr. Sara Gottfried delivers sound, science-proven advice that I stand behind wholeheartedly." -- Dr. Alejandro Junger, author of the New York Times bestsellers Clean, Clean Gut, and Clean Eats "Dr. Sara Gottfried lays out all the reasons you feel like crap (hormones!) and how to get a handle on them. This is not the usual stuff you've heard over and over again, but easy, doable advice that will save you time, energy and money." -- Leanne Ely, New York Times bestselling author of the Saving Dinner series "Dr. Sara Gottfried's The Hormone Reset Diet walks you through your body's unique processes with a personalized plan for mastering your metabolism for optimal weight loss." -- Mark MacDonald, New York Times bestselling author of Body Confidence "You don't need to check your sexy in the door as you grow older. This new book is genius: Dr. Sara Gottfried redefines aging gracefully to stay lean, vibrant, and fabulous at any age!" -- JJ Virgin, New York Times best-selling author, The Virgin Diet and The Virgin Diet Cookbook "If you're tired of storing the fat you should be burning-or simply tired of stumbling through your day-then you need to read this book. Dr. Sara has the simple solutions that make lasting changes from the inside out to get you lean and give you your life back." -- Dr. Pedram Shojai, OMD, Founder, Well.Org, Author, Rise and Shine, and Producer, Vitality "When it comes to breaking new ground in understanding how to harness our hormones, nutrition, mind, and body for optimal health, Dr. Sara is out front leading the way, and thankfully, taking us along with her on this life-changing journey to better health." -- Mary Shomon, New York Times best-selling author, The Thyroid Diet Revolution "Straight from the mind of top hormone guru Dr. Sara Gottfried, The Hormone Reset Diet contains new biohacking secrets about how to eat and move to control your top seven metabolic hormones." -- Dave Asprey, bestselling author of The Bulletproof Diet Book "Dr. Sara Gottfried understands the extremely complex interplay between hormones, food and environment like no one else I know. This book is a real eye opener and I can't recommend it highly enough." -- Jon Gabriel, best selling author of The Gabriel Method and Visualization For Weight Loss "Allow the wisdom of Dr. Sara and functional medicine to come to your rescue, and heal your food addiction once and for all. It's time to reset your hormones with your fork and learn to be lean naturally." -- Mark Hyman, New York Times bestselling author of The Blood Sugar Solution "In this practical guide, Dr. Sara Gottfried teaches you what your hormones are telling you, and how to respond, so that you can be guided by the innate intelligence of your female body, to sustainable, peaceful balance with food and your weight." -- Jena la Flamme, author of Pleasurable Weight Loss: The Secrets of Feeling Great, Losing Weight and Loving Life Today. "In a world where so many have lost their way and hope when it comes to their health and body, The Hormone Reset Diet is a helpful guiding light. It's filled with great insights, helpful self-assessments, and simple tools to bring your body back to life." -- Yuri Elkaim, BPHE, RHN, NY Times best-selling author, The All-Day Energy Diet "Sara's book is just what we as women need most - a woman's perspective on what it really means to feel overwhelmed, overweight, tired, and hopeless - and a woman doctor as your guide on how to reset not just your body, but your entire relationship with food and your self." -- Aviva Romm, MD, The UltraWellness Center of Dr. Mark Hyman, Author, Botanical Medicine for Women's Health "The Hormone Reset Diet will not only allow you to lose weight, but with the right hormonal balance, you will think more clearly and feel better than ever." -- Daniel Amen, CEO of Amen Clinics and New York Times bestselling author of The Daniel Plan and Change Your Brain, Change Your Life "Feeling cranky, exhausted, and stressed shouldn't be the norm. With Sara Gottfried's practical advice, you can balance your hormones naturally-without a bunch of pills-and feel at home in your body once again. The Hormone Reset Diet holds the keys to total transformation." -- Cynthia Pasquella, founder and director of the Institute of Transformational Nutrition "Dr. Sara shares her personal journey of regaining her own health while juggling her family's needs and a demanding career. Not only does she show you that rejuvenation is possible, she gives you the insights and the recipes that will make it happen for you." -- Alan Christianson, NMD, author of The Adrenal Reset Diet "Gottfried's chatty, encouraging, woman-to-woman tone makes a very challenging diet plan seem quite doable, as does an appealing layout with boxes, illustrations, and tables. This diet guide seems certain to hit bestseller lists." -- Publishers Weekly

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Book SynopsisEverything preteen and teen boys need to know about their changing bodies and feelings Written by an experienced educator and her daughter in a reassuring and down-to earth style, The "What's Happening to My Body?" Book for Boys gives sensitive straight talk on: the body's changing size and shape; diet and exercise; the growth spurt; the reproductive organs; body hair; voice changes; romantic and sexual feelings; and puberty in the opposite sex. It also includes information on steroid abuse, acne treatment, sexually transmitted diseases, AIDS, and birth control. Featuring detailed illustrations and real-life stories throughout, plus an introduction for parents and a helpful resource section, this bestselling growing-up guide is an essential puberty education and health book for all boys ages 10 and up.

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Book SynopsisFor decades, Dr. Jeffrey Bland has been on the cutting edge of Functional Medicine, which seeks to pinpoint and prevent the cause of illness, rather than treat its symptoms. Managing chronic diseases accounts for three quarters of our total healthcare costs, because we''re masking these illnesses with pills and temporary treatments, rather than addressing their underlying causes, he argues. Worse, only treating symptoms leads us down the path of further illness.In The Disease Delusion, Dr. Bland explains what Functional Medicine is and what it can do for you. While advances in modern science have nearly doubled our lifespans in only four generations, our quality of life has not reached its full potential. Outlining the reasons why we suffer chronic diseases from asthma and diabetes to obesity, arthritis and cancer to a host of other ailments, Dr. Bland offers achievable, science-based solutions that can alleviate these common conditions and offers a roadmap for a lifetime of wellness.Trade Review"The godfather of functional medicine elegantly explains the core tools to overcome the chronic ailments of modern society." -- Mehmet Oz, M.D. "Dr. Bland's book should be a textbook in medical schools all over the world. I wish I had found it while I was in medical school myself." -- Alejandro Junger, MD, Founder of the Clean Program "What the personal computer revolution did for old-fashioned mainframe computing-empowering us all-is what functional medicine is doing for healthcare; and if there is a Steve Jobs of functional medicine, it is Jeffrey Bland-visionary, innovative, and perennially two steps ahead." -- Dale E. Bredesen, MD, Augustus Rose Professor, Director, Mary S. Easton Center for Alzheimer's Disease Research, Director, Neurodegenerative Disease Research David Geffen School of Medicine UCLA "Filled with solid science, fascinating medical detective stories, and practical tips, this powerful book can save your life." -- Daniel G. Amen, MD, Founder, Amen Clinics and New York Times bestselling author

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Book SynopsisInspiring, timely, and blame free, Sober Curious is both conversation starter and handbook—essential reading that empowers readers to transform their relationship with alcohol, so we can lead our most fulfilling lives. Trade Review“Warrington approaches the world of sobriety from a place of wonder and with a deep yearning for transformation. Her findings are full of solutions and can help the masses re-imagine their relationship with alcohol. Sober Curious is a trove of insights for those seeking a breakup with the bottle!” — Biet Simkin, Spiritual Teacher, Author, and Co-founder of Club SÖDA NYC

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Book SynopsisEverything preteen and teen girls need to know about their changing bodies and feelings Written by an experienced educator and her daughter in a reassuring and down-to-earth style, The "What's Happening to My Body?" Book for Girls gives sensitive straight talk on: the body's changing size and shape; the growth spurt; breast development; the reproductive organs; the menstrual cycle; body hair; diet and exercise; romantic and sexual feelings; and puberty in the opposite sex. It also includes information on anorexia and bulimia, sexually transmitted diseases, AIDS, and birth control. Featuring detailed illustrations and real-life stories throughout, plus an introduction for parents and a helpful resource section, this bestselling growing-up guide is an essential puberty education and health book for all girls ages 10 and up. Selected as a Best Book for Young Adults by the American Library Association.

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Book SynopsisTrade Review“Dirty Genes powerfully challenges the notion that genes are the final arbiters of health and disease. Dr. Ben Lynch skillfully reveals how leveraging specific lifestyle choices can help re-write our health destiny.” — David Perlmutter MD, #1 New York Times bestselling author of Grain Brain and The Grain Brain Whole Life Plan “A must-have companion for anyone struggling to sort out the confusing world of genetic science for the consumer. Have you thought that your genes were your destiny? Dirty Genes will give you the ability to actually reprogram your genes to have a long and healthy life.” — Alan Christianson, NMD, New York Times bestselling author of The Adrenal Reset Diet “Myth busting the assumption that genes lead to disease, Dr. Ben Lynch provides a do-it-yourself guide to personalizing your health through the lens of susceptibilities, none of which signify your destiny. Dirty Genes teaches the power that we have to heal, against all odds.” — Kelly Brogan, MD, New York Times bestselling author of A Mind of Your Own “Dr. Ben Lynch nails it with Dirty Genes. It is a pleasure reading as his indomitable ‘rower’ personality truly comes through, warm, funny, friendly, simplifying without oversimplifying, and highly organized. If you care about the future of medicine and the central importance of the gene/environment interaction, read this book.” — Sara Gottfried, MD, New York Times bestselling author of Younger, The Hormone Reset Diet, and The Hormone Cure “Dr. Lynch gives hope to the millions of people seeking information about their genetics...to bypass genetic weakness, improve cell function and optimize health. Dirty Genes offers a cutting-edge roadmap for healing the body and mind, including the whole brain, microbiome and gut, by activating your genetic potential.” — Raphael Kellman, MD, author of The Microbiome Diet and The Whole Brain “Dr. Lynch cuts through the hype around genetics, and shows us exactly what our genes can—and can’t—tell us, and what we should do about it. A must read for both patients and practitioners who want to better understand how to use their genetic information to optimize their health.” — Chris Kresser, MS, LAc, New York Times bestselling author of The Paleo Cure “By understanding your unique genetic code, you can optimize your health, prevent and even reverse disease, and live a full and vital life. This great book by Dr. Lynch provides an easy to understand guide to taking full control of your health.” — Dr. Joseph Pizzorno, founder of Bastyr University, author of The Toxin Solution and bestselling coauthor of Encyclopedia of Natural Medicine. “Dr. Ben Lynch delivers on a solutions-based approach to personalized medicine by showing the reader how to harness the potential of their genes through well-researched food and lifestyle approaches. Of course, we know that no genes are truly bad—it’s how we make the right choices to optimize them.” — Dr. Deanna Minich, functional medicine nutritionist and author of Whole Detox “Dirty Genes is an empowering, actionable, and practical guide on how to optimize our health and make the best of our genes. I highly recommend this book to every person who is struggling with health challenges or simply wants to optimize their health.” — Dr. Izabella Wentz, #1 New York Times bestselling author of Hashimoto’s Protocol “Dr. Lynch has written what will certainly become one of the definitive guides to 22nd Century medicine…a roadmap for filtering out the complex, the ill-defined, and the humbug in genomics so you can discover the insights and master the tools to harness the phenomenal power of this emerging medicine.” — Peter D’Adamo, ND, New York Times bestselling author of Eat Right 4 Your Type “Dr. Ben Lynch expertly provides insights and answers you can apply today in an area that will certainly play a major role in medicine in the future—namely, how we can maximize our health and genetic potential by cleaning up our “dirty genes.” — Michael T. Murray, ND, bestselling coauthor of The Encyclopedia of Natural Medicine “Dirty Genes is a must read for those of us looking for the missing keys to the best versions of ourselves, and a game changer for those of us who have been searching for why we don’t feel so well despite our best intentions.” — Dr. Jillian Sarno Teta, author of Natural Solutions for Digestive Health “Dr. Lynch’s message that you can control your genes and attack the cause of health problems can be life changing for many people. Dirty Genes is a valuable guide for anyone interested in improving their health and learning the why’s behind their health concerns and goals.” — Brad Kearns, New York Times bestselling co-author of The Keto Reset Diet

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Book SynopsisDr. Leada Malek, PT, DPT, CSCS, SCS, is a Doctor of Physical Therapy and board-certified sports clinical specialist. She is an NSCA Certified Strength and Conditioning Specialist and has taught DPT students as an Adjunct Faculty Instructor. She believes that mental and physical health are equally important, and this drives her passion for promoting exercise as a lifestyle for health and longevity. Dr. Malek's expertise has been featured in major publications such as Oxygen, Women's Health, Shape, and U.S. News. She has a strong social media presence where she shares her knowledge with thousands.With extensive experience working with athletes at all levels, including professionals in sports and dance, Dr. Malek understands the complexities of the human body and power of movement as medicine. She has the ability to break down complex topics into digestible information and empower individuals through their movement journeys. When she's not tre

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Book SynopsisIn 2007 former Korn guitarist Brian Head Welch's memoir of rock music, substance abuse, and spiritual awakening took the Christian world by storm. This title shows how he has used the Bible to reconcile his past with his future and help become a better father to his daughter Jennea, illustrating that he has entrusted his life to God.

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Book SynopsisTrade Review"Darin has a sincere passion for health, and has proven that by creating this easy to follow manual for achieving our greatest life possible. He doesn't just write about eating, moving and feeling great-he lives it with every breath, and it shows." -- Laird Hamilton, world-renowned Waterman, and New York Times bestselling author of Force of Nature: Mind, Body, Soul, and, of Course, Surfing "Darin has dedicated his life to finding the answers and the best possible science available. I respect great information, but I appreciate it even more when someone delivers it in a way I can understand and use. This book is a great guide." -- Gabrielle Reece, author of Big Girl in the Middle and My Foot Is Too Big for the Glass Slipper "Eternal awesomeness! Who wouldn't want that? All you need to do is focus on the Five Life Forces and your body will do the rest. Darin shows you exactly what to do, step by step, so that you can live big, laugh more, and maximize your potential." -- Tony Horton, creator of P90X and author of The Big Picture

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Book SynopsisTrade Review"Like so many people who have found relief with Foundation Training, I am grateful for the healing." -- Chris Hemsworth, actor "Practicing Foundation Training has been one of the most critical decisions of my surfing career. I had recurring lower back problems when I was younger, but since starting Foundation Training, my flexibility and stability are both the best they have ever been" -- Lakey Peterson, women's surfing champion "After thirty tough years of service in the Army Airborne and Rangers, I was told by six different spinal surgeons that spinal fusion was my only option. And then I discovered Foundation Training. If only I had this marvelous tool on active duty." -- Colonel William C. Ohl II "Foundation Training exercises are the answer to my many years of research on the negative effects of sitting." -- Dr. Joan Vernikos, former NASA director of life sciences and author of Sitting Kills, Moving Heals "Foundation Training has been one of the most impactful additions to my career. The exercises are easy to learn, difficult to hold, and worth every minute of practice. Foundation Training should be a requirement for everyone." -- Chad Reed, TwoTwo Motorsports, Winner of Numerous Motocross and Supercross World Championships "Foundation Training may offer the best of all worlds in terms of building a strong core, eliminating back pain, and promoting optimal health that goes beyond fitness." -- Joseph Mercola, New York Times bestselling author Joseph Mercola, New York Times bestselling author

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Book SynopsisThe Harvard-educated physician and New York Times bestselling author of The Hormone Cure shows you how to grow new receptors for your seven metabolic hormones, making you lose weight and feel great fast!When it comes to weight loss, most people don’t think about hormones.Trade Review"The Hormone Reset Diet may be just what we need to end dieting for women." -- Mark Hyman, New York Times bestselling author of The Blood Sugar Solution Praise for The Hormone Reset Diet: "The Hormone Reset Diet is a breakthrough hormone guide?entertaining, persuasive, hilarious. I've not seen this content anywhere! Get to the root of your issues: low energy, fatigue, low sex drive, anxiety, weight gain. This book is gold." -- Marci Shimoff, author of Love for No Reason Praise for The Hormone Reset Diet: "The Hormone Reset Diet is a breakthrough hormone guide?entertaining, persuasive, hilarious. I've not seen this content anywhere! Get to the root of your issues: low energy, fatigue, low sex drive, anxiety, weight gain. This book is gold." -- Danielle LaPorte, author of The Fire Starter Sessions "Never before have I read a book and shouted, 'Oh my God, that's ME!' Managing hormones is the most important issue of women my age. I don't just want to read Sara Gottfried, I want her to be my doctor, my friend, and my sister." -- Ayelet Waldman, author of Red Hook Road and Bad Mother "This wonderful book transforms how we approach women's health issues, and will help you understand how to achieve hormonal equilibrium if you suffer from fatigue, depression and other endocrine-based neuropsychiatric symptoms." -- Jay Lombard, DO, author of Balance your Brain, Balance your Life "Dr. Sara is smart, she's hip, and yet she's pure Harvard! Learn how to make your hormones hum. Run, don't walk, to buy this book-for yourself and your friends. The life you save may be your own." -- Hyla Cass, MD, author of 8 Weeks to Vibrant Health "A magnificent book! Every woman needs to read it, and every doctor." -- Louann Brizendine, MD, Author, The Female Brain and The Male Brain "Don't accept the hormonal hell of being tired, stressed, fat, never in the mood for sex. Dr. Gottfried gives you an effective, easy-to-follow plan to balance your hormones and become lean and energetic. Stop settling, reclaim your sexy!' -- JJ Virgin, author of Six Weeks to Sleeveless and Sexy "Occasionally a book comes along that's perfect for its time-on topic, written with authority. Such is the book by Sara Gottfried, MD. It is a definitive integration of safe and effective approaches to the management of menopause." -- Jeffrey Bland, PhD, author of The 20 Day Rejuvenation Diet Program "Gottfried's premise is simple: when a woman's hormones are in sync, she's a powerhouse, but when they're out of whack, they wreak havoc on her body and mind. The book is both fun and an informative read [and] Gottfried's take on the female body is eye-opening and empowering." -- Spirituality and Health magazine "Gottfried, a beautiful Harvard Medical School graduate, board-certified gynecologist, and yoga teacher, looks like an advertisement for healthy living and convincingly pushes women to make lifestyle changes rather than immediately asking for conventional prescription drugs to treat problems such as depression." -- Booklist "The Hormone Reset Diet shows us what to eat to feel and look our absolute best. No matter your age, size, or state of health, Dr. Sara Gottfried delivers sound, science-proven advice that I stand behind wholeheartedly." -- Dr. Alejandro Junger, author of the New York Times bestsellers Clean, Clean Gut, and Clean Eats "Dr. Sara Gottfried lays out all the reasons you feel like crap (hormones!) and how to get a handle on them. This is not the usual stuff you've heard over and over again, but easy, doable advice that will save you time, energy and money." -- Leanne Ely, New York Times bestselling author of the Saving Dinner series "Dr. Sara Gottfried's The Hormone Reset Diet walks you through your body's unique processes with a personalized plan for mastering your metabolism for optimal weight loss." -- Mark MacDonald, New York Times bestselling author of Body Confidence "You don't need to check your sexy in the door as you grow older. This new book is genius: Dr. Sara Gottfried redefines aging gracefully to stay lean, vibrant, and fabulous at any age!" -- JJ Virgin, New York Times best-selling author, The Virgin Diet and The Virgin Diet Cookbook "If you're tired of storing the fat you should be burning-or simply tired of stumbling through your day-then you need to read this book. Dr. Sara has the simple solutions that make lasting changes from the inside out to get you lean and give you your life back." -- Dr. Pedram Shojai, OMD, Founder, Well.Org, Author, Rise and Shine, and Producer, Vitality "When it comes to breaking new ground in understanding how to harness our hormones, nutrition, mind, and body for optimal health, Dr. Sara is out front leading the way, and thankfully, taking us along with her on this life-changing journey to better health." -- Mary Shomon, New York Times best-selling author, The Thyroid Diet Revolution "Straight from the mind of top hormone guru Dr. Sara Gottfried, The Hormone Reset Diet contains new biohacking secrets about how to eat and move to control your top seven metabolic hormones." -- Dave Asprey, bestselling author of The Bulletproof Diet Book "Dr. Sara Gottfried understands the extremely complex interplay between hormones, food and environment like no one else I know. This book is a real eye opener and I can't recommend it highly enough." -- Jon Gabriel, best selling author of The Gabriel Method and Visualization For Weight Loss "Allow the wisdom of Dr. Sara and functional medicine to come to your rescue, and heal your food addiction once and for all. It's time to reset your hormones with your fork and learn to be lean naturally." -- Mark Hyman, New York Times bestselling author of The Blood Sugar Solution "In this practical guide, Dr. Sara Gottfried teaches you what your hormones are telling you, and how to respond, so that you can be guided by the innate intelligence of your female body, to sustainable, peaceful balance with food and your weight." -- Jena la Flamme, author of Pleasurable Weight Loss: The Secrets of Feeling Great, Losing Weight and Loving Life Today. "In a world where so many have lost their way and hope when it comes to their health and body, The Hormone Reset Diet is a helpful guiding light. It's filled with great insights, helpful self-assessments, and simple tools to bring your body back to life." -- Yuri Elkaim, BPHE, RHN, NY Times best-selling author, The All-Day Energy Diet "Sara's book is just what we as women need most - a woman's perspective on what it really means to feel overwhelmed, overweight, tired, and hopeless - and a woman doctor as your guide on how to reset not just your body, but your entire relationship with food and your self." -- Aviva Romm, MD, The UltraWellness Center of Dr. Mark Hyman, Author, Botanical Medicine for Women's Health "The Hormone Reset Diet will not only allow you to lose weight, but with the right hormonal balance, you will think more clearly and feel better than ever." -- Daniel Amen, CEO of Amen Clinics and New York Times bestselling author of The Daniel Plan and Change Your Brain, Change Your Life "Feeling cranky, exhausted, and stressed shouldn't be the norm. With Sara Gottfried's practical advice, you can balance your hormones naturally-without a bunch of pills-and feel at home in your body once again. The Hormone Reset Diet holds the keys to total transformation." -- Cynthia Pasquella, founder and director of the Institute of Transformational Nutrition "Dr. Sara shares her personal journey of regaining her own health while juggling her family's needs and a demanding career. Not only does she show you that rejuvenation is possible, she gives you the insights and the recipes that will make it happen for you." -- Alan Christianson, NMD, author of The Adrenal Reset Diet "Gottfried's chatty, encouraging, woman-to-woman tone makes a very challenging diet plan seem quite doable, as does an appealing layout with boxes, illustrations, and tables. This diet guide seems certain to hit bestseller lists." -- Publishers Weekly

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Book SynopsisTrade Review“Creating a better life for yourself really is possible. The key, as The Self-Care Solution shows, is to start small. And Dr. Ashton proves it by showing us how she did it in her own life. This deeply personal, informative, and inspiring book should be on the hit-refresh reading list of everyone who’s looking to thrive in the new year.” — Arianna Huffington, founder and CEO of Thrive Global

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Book SynopsisDr Philippa Kaye is a GP, presenter, author, and mother of three. She is a media advisor on many aspects of medicine, particularly women's health. She is a regular doctor on This Morning, and often appears on Sky and Channel 5 news, BBC Radio London, Woman's House, LBC, Radio 5 Live.Trade ReviewWhat's striking, reading this fact-stuffed book - the first in a "body literacy library" series - are the many small pockets of misinformation that persist and how profoundly they can affect us. Bra sizing is absurdly confusing, and 80 per cent of women wear poorly fitting bras. Kaye offers pages of guidance. -- Anna Maxted * The Times *

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Book SynopsisThe comprehensive guide to preventing Alzheimer''s and other thinking disorders, from the leading authority and bestselling author of The Complete Guide to Memory, Dr Richard Restak.According to the WHO, Alzheimer's ranks as the seventh leading cause of death globally. By 2050, or earlier in the absence of a breakthrough, the number of people aged 65 and older with Alzheimer's is projected to reach 12.7 million people.But the more you know about dementia, the more tools you'll have to prevent or delay its onset and the more thoughtfully you'll be able to understand and interact with loved ones living with the condition.In How to Prevent Dementia, top neurologist Dr Richard Restak arms us with practical advice for how to reduce the risk factors - from better sleep, diet, regular exercise and physical activity to the importance of maintaining social networks and intellectual stimulation, as well as the advantages and disadvantages of new mTrade Review[A] comprehensive compendium of everything we know about memory and how we might improve it * New Scientist *Our memory defines both who we are and who we think we are. Memory makes us human and explains why one of our greatest fears is the cruel loss of memory associated with dementia and Alzheimer's disease. In this wonderfully lucid and erudite book Richard Restak explains the varied nature of memory, how we can enhance our memory, why memory fails, and the action of aids, that may or may not, enhance our memory. I recommend this book as an essential read for anybody interested in knowing what it is to be human * Russell Foster, Professor of Circadian Neuroscience, University of Oxford and bestselling author of Life Time *Thought provoking .... Tips its hat at some very big ideas * The Times *Drawing on relevant scientific findings, as well as practical wisdom dating back to ancient times, Richard Restak has written a fine and comprehensive book about human memory. Whether you are a cognitive scientist, an interested student, a worried elder, or simply a curious reader, you are likely to marvel at and possibly enhance your mnemonic skills * Howard Gardner, Hobbs Research Professor of Cognition and Education, Harvard University *

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Book Synopsis'Some days I love my body, some days I hate my body, but every day I respect my body.'What does it really feel like when you respect your body? For many of us, a neutral approach to our physical self, based on compassion and acceptance, requires a revolutionary shift in how we think about ourselves.I Am More Than My Body will help you strengthen your relationship with yourself and find balance, steering you away from shame without the pressure of having to love your body at all times. It will introduce a framework to help you practice neutral movement, recognise and arm yourself against bias, act with self-compassion, and navigate your feelings on this journey.A long-time practitioner of the body-neutral approach, Bethany C. Meyers shares their own story together with the experiences and ideas of experts and activists to help us care for our bodies while not having them dictate our worth.

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Book SynopsisRecognizing a need for puberty education books for younger children, award-winning author Lynda Madaras published Ready, Set, Grow!: A "What's Happening to My Body?" Book for Younger Girls in 2003 to widespread acclaim. Now, in her uniquely straightforward, warm, and funny style, Madaras introduces On Your Mark, Get Set, Grow!: A "What's Happening to My Body?" Book for Younger Boys. Responding to real-life questions and concerns from younger boys about their changing bodies, Madaras covers a wide range of topics at a reading and understanding level that's just right for them: the growth of sex organs, body hair, and facial hair; weight and height spurts; the unwelcome appearance of acne and body odor; shaving; circumcision; erections and ejaculation; feelings about puberty; and bullying.

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Book SynopsisResponding to real-life questions and concerns from younger boys about their changing bodies, Madaras covers a wide range of topics at a reading and understanding level that's just right for them: the growth of sex organs, body hair, and facial hair; weight and height spurts; the unwelcome appearance of acne and body odour; shaving; circumcision; erections and ejaculations; feelings about puberty; and bullying.Illustrated throughout with lively two-colour drawings, "On Your Mark, Get Set, Grow!" is the newest entry in the popular "What's Happening to My Body?" series that has influenced an entire generation of readers.

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Book SynopsisElasticity is absolutely necessary for living a normal life. This fact is cruelly revealed when respiratory, cardiac, digestive, sensory, motor, reproductive or aesthetic problems appear following the inexorable decline of our elastic capital. The protection and maintenance of this capital is one of life’s priorities since this declination begins at the age of twenty and accelerates in times of crises and pandemics. However, there are no therapies yet designed to remedy it. The first part of the book explains the consequences surrounding a lack of elasticity in the skin, the most visible decline, and then other defects in elasticity throughout our bodies, exploring places rarely mentioned. The second part describes the research fighting against elasticity anomalies and examines useful behaviors to protect our elastic capital (e.g. our diets and physical and cognitive activities). This last point is at the heart of current social debates on nutritional, behavioral, environmental and even ethical levels.Table of ContentsForeword ixYves RÉMOND Preface xiii Acknowledgments xv Introduction xix Part 1 Fantastic Elastic Capital 1 Chapter 1 Strengths and Weaknesses of the Elastic Human 3 1.1 Introduction 3 1.2 Longevity and elasticity 4 1.3 Disasters 4 1.3.1 Fibrosis of infectious origin 5 1.3.2 The great pandemics 6 1.4 Cutaneous elastic capital 8 1.4.1 Introduction 9 1.4.2 Wrinkles and scars 9 1.4.3 Beautiful skin 11 1.4.4 The elastic network of the dermis 13 1.5 Loose skin and cutis laxa 15 1.6 What is missing and malfunctioning in these fiber diseases? 19 1.7 What structures and strengthens the elastic system 20 1.7.1 The mechanical actors 21 1.7.2 Cross-links 23 1.7.3 Calcification 25 Chapter 2 Elastic Capital, Air, Water and Other Fluids 29 2.1 Introduction 30 2.2 Respiration 30 2.2.1 The breathing cycle 31 2.3 The 12/8 of perfect blood pressure! 34 2.4 Cellular respiration and energy 37 2.4.1 ATP, our universal source of energy 37 2.4.2 Our mitochondrial battery 39 2.5 The logistics of digestion 40 2.5.1 The intestinal walls: a history of pushing 40 2.5.2 The lazy lymph 41 2.5.3 The kidneys: a story of water and blood 42 2.6 Vascular dilation and constriction 43 2.6.1 The SARS-CoV-2 gateway and blood pressure 44 2.7 Sugar logistics 45 2.7.1 The liver and blood sugar 45 2.7.2 The kidneys and liver under sugar pressure 47 2.8 The perineal set and terminal delivery logistics 47 2.8.1 Cross-linking and vaginal prolapse 48 2.8.2 Mechanical adjustment to pregnancy 49 2.9 The microbiota and its body bioreactor 50 2.10 Conclusion 52 Chapter 3 Elasticity and the Senses 55 3.1 Introduction 55 3.2 Singing and dancing 56 3.3 Light transmission and elasticity 59 3.4 Auditory transmission and elasticity 60 3.5 Olfaction 61 3.6 Taste 62 3.7 Touch and proprioception 62 3.8 Elasticity and the peripheral nervous system 64 Part 2 The Four Challenges of the Elastic Human 67 Chapter 4 The First Challenge for the Elastic Human: Mechanical Stress Management 69 4.1 Introduction 70 4.2 Stress of elastic structures 70 4.3 Stresses on organs and fluids 73 4.4 Genetic stress 75 4.5 Stress and epigenetics 78 4.6 Pharmacology and stress 79 Chapter 5 The Second Challenge for the Elastic Human: The Management of Food and Inputs 83 5.1 Introduction 83 5.2 Elastic capital and phytotherapy 84 5.3 Elastic capital and dill 85 5.4 Epigenetics and marjoram 87 5.5 Adopting a plant 89 5.6 Elastic capital and protein restriction 90 5.7 Elastic capital and a reasoned diet 91 5.8 Glycine on the menu 93 5.9 Elastic capital and an unreasonable diet 95 5.10 Elastic capital and pollution 98 Chapter 6 The Third Challenge for the Elastic Human: Successful Life through Movement 103 6.1 Introduction 104 6.2 The alchemy of movement 105 6.3 Elasticity at both ends of life 106 6.4 The reference frames of motion 108 6.5 Flattering the view and looking good 110 6.6 Feeling your proprioception to improve your posture 113 6.7 Touching and stroking to promote elasticity 115 6.8 Hearing and feeling in order to enjoy the song and movement 117 6.9 Conclusion: let us adopt a loop of "pro-elastic" postures 119 Chapter 7 The Fourth Challenge for the Elastic Human: Adopting the Spirit of the Laws of Elasticity 123 7.1 Introduction 124 7.2 Cross-linking and knowledge 126 7.2.1 Knowledge and the expert patient 127 7.2.2 Knowledge and cyberchondria 129 7.3 Resilience and the mechanics of the world 131 7.3.1 Resilience and the elastic human 131 7.3.2 Resilience and society 132 7.4 Compliance, ethics, law and elastic capital 135 7.4.1 Compliance 135 7.4.2 The elastic system and the technical system 136 7.4.3 Mutual aid and the elastic system 137 7.4.4 Culture and the elastic human 139 7.4.5 Morality and the elastic human 141 7.5 Chapter summary 144 Conclusion 147 Appendix 155 References 193 Index 211

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Book SynopsisEver wondered about your blood group and what it might mean? If so, Bloody Blood Groups is the book for you. Open it up and rummage around the facts and arguments to find what is relevant - you might be surprised at what you find! Blood groups have been associated with a genetic predisposition to disease, intelligence, personality, ability, psychopathy and, physical attributes and all of these are discussed in the book with some of the reported unfounded nonsense separated from proven scientific conclusions. Simply explained, but entertaining with its tales all written in humorous style, the book also has the author's own working life interspersed between the description of facts and tales surrounding the ideas around blood groups. But what is a blood group? And where is it found? Answering these questions, the author also brings to life some of the bizarre conclusions and assumptions earlier investigations have claimed. Are you especially intelligent as a consequence of your blood type? Are you particularly handsome or good looking as a consequence of it? The ABO and Rhesus groups are explored as are the uncommon and really rare blood groups. Could you be one of those? Read on to find out!

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