Summaries of books about Health & Fitness:
Lose Weight Like Crazy Even If You Have a Crazy Life!
Life Lessons and a Breakthrough 30-Day Nutrition and Fitness Solution
Autumn Calabrese
The book provides readers with a comprehensive 30-day diet and exercise plan designed to promote significant weight loss, incorporating practical life lessons to maintain a healthy lifestyle amidst a hectic schedule. It includes meal plans, recipes, workout routines, and motivational advice to help individuals achieve their fitness goals while balancing the demands of daily life.
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The Art of Resilience
Strategies for an Unbreakable Mind and Body
Ross Edgley
The book provides insights and practical advice on building mental and physical resilience through the author's personal experiences, including his record-breaking swim around Great Britain. It combines storytelling with scientific research and ancient wisdom to offer strategies for overcoming adversity and achieving peak performance.
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Carnivore Diet
Shawn Baker
The book advocates for a diet consisting exclusively of animal products, particularly meat, as a means to improve health, arguing that it can lead to weight loss, increased energy, and relief from various chronic diseases. It provides guidelines on how to follow this dietary regimen, discusses potential benefits and challenges, and includes personal anecdotes and testimonials from individuals who have adopted this lifestyle.
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How to Starve Cancer ...without starving yourself
The Discovery of a Metabolic Cocktail That Could Transform the Lives of Millions
Jane Mclelland
The book presents a personal narrative of the author's journey battling cancer, detailing her exploration and use of off-label drugs and supplements to inhibit cancer's metabolic pathways. It provides a guide to her 'metabolic cocktail' approach, aiming to empower patients with strategies to complement conventional treatments and potentially hinder cancer growth.
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Allen Carr's Easy Way to Control Alcohol
Carr Allen
The book presents a method for rethinking one's relationship with alcohol, aiming to remove the desire to drink rather than relying on willpower. It provides psychological insights and practical steps to help readers achieve sobriety by changing their perceptions about alcohol's role in their lives.
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Ross & Wilson Anatomy and Physiology in Health and Illness
Anne Waugh|Allison Grant
The book provides a comprehensive introduction to the structure and functions of the human body, explaining the relationships between anatomy and physiology in health and various pathological conditions. It includes detailed illustrations, clinical examples, and straightforward explanations to support students and professionals in healthcare fields in understanding the complexities of the human body.
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Narcotics Anonymous
Narcotics Anon
The book serves as a guide for individuals seeking recovery from drug addiction, providing a detailed program of personal growth and outlining the Twelve Steps and Twelve Traditions of the fellowship. It includes personal stories of addiction and recovery, offering hope and practical advice for maintaining a drug-free lifestyle.
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Becoming a Supple Leopard
The Ultimate Guide to Resolving Pain, Preventing Injury, and Optimizing Athletic Performance
Kelly Starrett|Glen Cordoza
The book provides a comprehensive system for athletes and fitness enthusiasts to improve their mobility, prevent injuries, and enhance performance through detailed movement and exercise techniques. It includes step-by-step instructions, illustrations, and advice on how to correct poor movement patterns and effectively use the body during both everyday activities and high-intensity sports.
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The End of Diabetes
The Eat to Live Plan to Prevent and Reverse Diabetes
Joel Fuhrman
The book advocates for a nutrient-dense, plant-rich diet as a means to prevent and reverse diabetes, emphasizing the importance of whole foods and the elimination of processed foods and animal products. It provides dietary guidelines, meal plans, and recipes designed to promote weight loss, improve insulin sensitivity, and achieve sustainable health benefits.
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Pain Free
A Revolutionary Method for Stopping Chronic Pain
Pete Egoscue
The book provides a series of exercises designed to alleviate chronic pain by addressing postural imbalances and restoring proper alignment in the body. It offers a holistic approach to pain management without relying on medication or surgery, emphasizing the body's ability to heal itself through movement therapy.
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