Summaries of books about Health & Fitness:
Overcoming Unwanted Intrusive Thoughts
A CBT-Based Guide to Getting Over Frightening, Obsessive, or Disturbing Thoughts
Sally M. Winston|Martin N. Seif
The book provides cognitive-behavioral strategies to help readers understand and manage intrusive thoughts, which can be distressing and disruptive to daily life. It offers practical techniques to change the relationship with these thoughts, reduce their power, and ultimately lead to a less anxious and more peaceful mental state.
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The New Atkins for a New You
The Ultimate Diet for Shedding Weight and Feeling Great
Eric C. Westman|Stephen D. Phinney|Jeff S. Volek
The book provides an updated version of the Atkins Diet, focusing on a low-carbohydrate plan that emphasizes eating the right balance of proteins, fats, and healthy carbs. It includes meal plans, recipes, and guidelines for maintaining the diet long-term to achieve and sustain weight loss and improved health.
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Jiu-Jitsu University
Kevin Howell
The book serves as a comprehensive guide to Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu, covering techniques and strategies for practitioners of all levels, from white to black belt. It includes detailed instructional content on submissions, defenses, and positional control, along with insights into the underlying principles and philosophies of the martial art.
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Between Breaths
A Memoir of Panic and Addiction
Elizabeth Vargas
The memoir recounts the personal journey of a television journalist grappling with anxiety, panic attacks, and alcoholism. It delves into her struggles with addiction, the impact on her career and family life, and her path toward recovery.
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Dr. Neal Barnard's Program for Reversing Diabetes
The Scientifically Proven System for Reversing Diabetes without Drugs
Neal D. Barnard
The book presents a dietary approach to managing and potentially reversing type 2 diabetes, emphasizing a low-fat, plant-based diet. It includes scientific research, meal plans, and recipes to help readers implement lifestyle changes for better blood sugar control and overall health.
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Davis's Drug Guide for Nurses
April Hazard Vallerand|Cynthia A Sanoski
The book provides comprehensive information on medications, including dosing, side effects, interactions, and nursing implications, tailored for nurses to ensure safe and effective drug administration. It also includes patient teaching points and guidance on monitoring patient responses to drug therapy.
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In Defense of Food
An Eater's Manifesto
Michael Pollan
The book advocates for a simpler approach to eating, emphasizing whole foods and traditional diets over processed foods and nutritional science. It distills this philosophy into the mantra "Eat food, not too much, mostly plants," encouraging readers to focus on the quality and sources of their food.
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Hashimoto's Protocol
A 90-Day Plan for Reversing Thyroid Symptoms and Getting Your Life Back
Izabella Wentz PharmD.
The book provides a comprehensive lifestyle intervention plan designed to manage and potentially reverse the symptoms of Hashimoto's thyroiditis, an autoimmune condition affecting the thyroid gland. It includes a 90-day program with detailed dietary guidelines, recipes, and recommendations for supplements, as well as advice on addressing the root causes of the disease through detoxification, stress management, and healing the gut.
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Chris Beat Cancer
A Comprehensive Plan for Healing Naturally
Chris Wark
The book details the author's personal journey of overcoming cancer through natural and holistic methods, including a plant-based diet, detoxification, and emotional healing strategies. It provides practical guidance and a step-by-step plan for those seeking to pursue alternative treatments and lifestyle changes to support their battle against cancer.
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Your Brain on Porn
Internet Pornography and the Emerging Science of Addiction
Gary Wilson
The book examines the effects of internet pornography on the brain, drawing on both personal anecdotes and scientific research to argue that excessive consumption can lead to addiction-like symptoms. It explores the neurological changes associated with compulsive porn use, potential impacts on relationships and sexual function, and offers insights into recovery processes.
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