Summaries of books about Health & Fitness:
The Acid Watcher Diet
A 28-Day Reflux Prevention and Healing Program
Jonathan E. Aviv
The book provides a comprehensive dietary program designed to help those suffering from acid reflux by identifying trigger foods and offering meal plans that promote healing of the esophagus. It includes recipes, lifestyle tips, and an explanation of the science behind acid damage and its prevention.
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It Was Me All Along
A Memoir
Andie Mitchell
The memoir chronicles the author's journey through extreme weight loss, detailing her struggles with food addiction and body image from childhood to adulthood. It explores her emotional transformation as she loses over 100 pounds and learns to maintain a healthy relationship with food and herself.
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Convict Conditioning
How to Bust Free of All Weakness—Using the Lost Secrets of Supreme Survival Strength
Paul Wade
The book presents a progressive calisthenics program designed to enhance strength using minimal equipment, focusing on six fundamental bodyweight exercises. It emphasizes gradual skill development through ten steps, aiming to build a strong, resilient body by mastering movements such as push-ups, squats, and pull-ups.
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The Language of Kindness
A Nurse's Story
Christie Watson
The memoir chronicles the experiences and emotional journey of a nurse over two decades, offering insights into the daily challenges, joys, and heartbreaks of the nursing profession. It highlights the compassion and empathy required in healthcare, as well as the profound impact nurses have on their patients' lives.
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Fast This Way
Burn Fat, Heal Inflammation, and Eat Like the High-Performing Human You Were Meant to Be
Dave Asprey
The book provides a guide to various fasting techniques, exploring the science behind fasting's health benefits, including weight loss, reduced inflammation, and improved performance. It offers practical advice on how to incorporate fasting into one's lifestyle, along with tips and tricks to make the process easier and more effective.
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Until Tuesday
A Wounded Warrior and the Golden Retriever Who Saved Him
Luis Carlos Montalvan
The book chronicles the true story of a former U.S. Army captain who struggles with the physical and emotional scars of war until he forms a life-changing bond with Tuesday, a specially trained service dog. Their relationship showcases the healing power of companionship and the remarkable resilience of the human-animal bond in overcoming post-traumatic stress disorder and physical injuries.
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Why We Get Sick
The Hidden Epidemic at the Root of Most Chronic Disease--and How to Fight It
Benjamin Bikman
The book explores the role of insulin resistance as a major underlying cause of chronic diseases such as obesity, diabetes, and heart disease. It provides scientific insights into how lifestyle and dietary choices can contribute to or mitigate this condition, offering strategies for prevention and management through diet and lifestyle changes.
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Endure
Mind, Body, and the Curiously Elastic Limits of Human Performance
Alex Hutchinson
The book explores the science of endurance, examining how psychological and physical factors intertwine to define the limits of human performance. It delves into cutting-edge research and shares stories of athletes and extreme performers to understand how far we can push the boundaries of our capabilities.
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Kick the Drink...Easily!
Jason Vale
The book presents a mindset shift approach to quitting alcohol, challenging common beliefs about addiction and offering a positive perspective on sobriety. It provides practical strategies and motivational insights to empower readers to overcome their dependence on alcohol without feeling deprived.
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Fat Chance
Beating the Odds Against Sugar, Processed Food, Obesity, and Disease
Robert H. Lustig
The book examines the role of sugar and processed foods in the global obesity epidemic and related diseases, arguing that these dietary components disrupt hormonal balance and lead to metabolic dysfunction. It also provides insights into how individuals can improve their health by making informed choices about diet and advocating for policy changes to reduce the prevalence of sugar and processed foods in the food supply.
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