Summaries of books about Health & Fitness:
Minding the Body, Mending the Mind
Joan Borysenko
The book integrates medical knowledge with psychological and spiritual insights to explore the connection between the mind and body in the healing process. It offers a comprehensive program that includes mindfulness meditation, stress reduction techniques, and advice on nutrition and exercise to promote overall well-being and resilience.
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Stress-Proof
The Scientific Solution to Protect Your Brain and Body--and Be More Resilient Every Day
Mithu Storoni
The book explores the science behind stress, examining its effects on the brain and body, and offers evidence-based strategies for building resilience. It provides practical tips and lifestyle interventions to help readers manage stress and improve their overall well-being.
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Vagina
A re-education
Lynn Enright
The book provides an in-depth exploration of the female anatomy, debunking myths and addressing the lack of knowledge and education surrounding the vagina and women's health. It combines personal narrative, interviews with experts, and cultural analysis to challenge taboos and advocate for better understanding and openness about women's bodies.
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Epic Measures
One Doctor. Seven Billion Patients.
Jeremy N. Smith
The book chronicles the work of Dr. Christopher Murray, a physician and health economist who developed the Global Burden of Disease, an innovative statistical approach to quantify the comparative magnitude of health loss due to diseases, injuries, and risk factors worldwide. It explores his journey to gather comprehensive health data, revealing the true causes of illness and death across the globe and the potential to transform public health.
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The Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder Sourcebook
A Guide to Healing, Recovery, and Growth
Glenn R. Schiraldi
The book provides a comprehensive resource for understanding and healing from post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD), offering practical strategies for recovery and personal growth. It covers the nature of PTSD, its causes, symptoms, and a range of therapeutic approaches, including self-help techniques and professional treatments to help sufferers and their loved ones manage and overcome the impacts of trauma.
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The Longevity Project
Surprising Discoveries for Health and Long Life from the Landmark Eight-Decade S tudy
Howard S. Friedman.|Leslie R. Martin.
The book synthesizes findings from an eight-decade-long study that tracked the lives of 1,500 individuals to uncover the behaviors, personality traits, and lifestyle choices that correlate with longevity. It challenges common health advice, revealing that factors like hard work, prudent planning, and strong social relationships play significant roles in living a long life.
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The Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder Sourcebook
A Guide to Healing, Recovery, and Growth
Glenn R. Schiraldi
The book provides a comprehensive resource for understanding Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD), offering practical strategies for healing and recovery. It covers symptoms, coping mechanisms, therapies, and self-help techniques to foster resilience and personal growth in individuals affected by trauma.
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Why Diets Make Us Fat
The Unintended Consequences of Our Obsession With Weight Loss
Sandra Aamodt
The book presents the argument that conventional diets often lead to weight gain and worsened health due to their unsustainable nature and the body's biological response to calorie restriction. It advocates for a focus on mindful eating and listening to the body's hunger signals as a more effective approach to achieving and maintaining a healthy weight.
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The Stress Prescription
Seven Days to More Joy and Ease
Elissa Epel
The book provides a seven-day program designed to reduce stress and increase joy through practical strategies and evidence-based interventions. It includes daily themes, exercises, and reflections to cultivate resilience, mindfulness, and healthier habits for managing life's pressures.
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Beat Sugar Addiction Now!
The Cutting-Edge Program That Cures Your Type of Sugar Addiction and Puts You on the Road to Feeling
Jacob Teitelbaum|Chrystle Fiedler
The book identifies four different types of sugar addiction and provides tailored advice for overcoming each one, including dietary changes, nutritional supplements, and lifestyle adjustments. It offers a comprehensive plan to help readers understand their sugar cravings, improve their overall health, and achieve sustainable energy levels without relying on sugar.
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