Summaries of books about Health & Fitness:
Find Your Path
Honor Your Body, Fuel Your Soul, and Get Strong with the Fit52 Life
Carrie Underwood
The book presents a holistic fitness program that emphasizes a balanced, sustainable lifestyle over quick fixes, incorporating 52 exercises, recipes, and motivational advice. It encourages readers to develop a personal wellness routine that fits their life, focusing on consistency, self-care, and a positive mindset.
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Essential Oils Natural Remedies
The Complete A-Z Reference of Essential Oils for Health and Healing
Althea Press
The book serves as a comprehensive guide to using essential oils for health and healing, providing detailed profiles of over 170 oils, their therapeutic properties, and how to blend them for a variety of ailments. It includes instructions for making remedies, safety tips, and a range of natural treatments for common health issues.
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Weight Lifting Is a Waste of Time
So Is Cardio, and There’s a Better Way to Have the Body You Want
John Jaquish|Henry Alkire
The book challenges conventional wisdom on fitness, arguing that traditional weightlifting and cardio are inefficient methods for building muscle and achieving health goals. It proposes alternative high-intensity training techniques and nutritional strategies designed to maximize strength gains and fat loss with less time investment.
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Ayurveda
Sahara Rose Ketabi
The book serves as a comprehensive introduction to Ayurveda, an ancient Indian healing system, explaining its principles, dietary guidelines, and lifestyle practices for achieving balance and wellness. It provides practical tips on incorporating Ayurvedic methods into daily life, including recipes, yoga poses, and meditation techniques tailored to individual body types and needs.
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What My Bones Know
A Memoir of Healing from Complex Trauma
Stephanie Foo
The memoir delves into the author's personal journey confronting and healing from Complex PTSD, stemming from a childhood marked by abuse and neglect. It explores the challenges of diagnosis, the impact of trauma on her life, and the path towards recovery through therapy, self-discovery, and resilience.
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Light on Yoga
The Definitive Guide to Yoga Practice
B. K. S. Iyengar
The book provides detailed instructions on yoga postures (asanas) and breathing techniques (pranayama), accompanied by numerous illustrations. It also includes guidance on yoga philosophy and a structured course for progressing through the practices over time.
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The Mindbody Prescription
Healing the Body, Healing the Pain
John E. Sarno
The book posits that many physical ailments, particularly chronic pain, are the result of psychological factors such as stress and repressed emotions. It offers a program for understanding and overcoming these psychosomatic conditions by addressing their emotional roots and developing mind-body awareness.
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Final Gifts
Understanding the Special Awareness, Needs, and Co
Maggie Callanan|Patricia Kelley
The book explores the unique communication and needs of the dying, offering insights into the symbolic language and gestures often used by patients nearing the end of life. It provides guidance for caregivers and loved ones to interpret these final messages and to provide comfort and support during the final stages of life.
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EMT - Emergency Medical Technician
Melodie Kolmetz
The book serves as a comprehensive guide for individuals training to become Emergency Medical Technicians, covering essential skills, medical procedures, and protocols necessary for providing pre-hospital care. It includes chapters on patient assessment, trauma emergencies, medical emergencies, and special considerations, along with preparatory advice for the certification exam.
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The Food Babe Way
Break Free from the Hidden Toxins in Your Food and Lose Weight, Look Years Younger, and Get Healthy in Just 21 Days!
Vani Hari
The book provides a guide on how to eliminate harmful additives and chemicals from one's diet, advocating for a more natural and unprocessed way of eating. It includes a 21-day plan with recipes and lifestyle tips aimed at detoxifying the body, promoting weight loss, and enhancing overall health.
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