Summaries of books about Health & Fitness:
Teaching Yoga
Essential Foundations and Techniques
Mark Stephens
The book serves as a comprehensive guide for yoga instructors, covering the principles of yoga teaching, the anatomy of postures, and the art of sequencing classes. It also delves into the philosophical aspects of yoga, student-teacher relationships, and the business of yoga instruction.
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Anticancer
A New Way of Life
David Servan-Schreiber
The book combines personal narrative and scientific research to explore how lifestyle choices such as diet, exercise, stress management, and environmental toxins can influence cancer development and progression. It provides practical advice on how individuals can empower themselves to reduce cancer risk and support conventional treatments through holistic changes in their everyday lives.
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FastExercise
The Simple Secret of High-Intensity Training
Michael Mosley|Peta Bee
The book advocates for short, intense bursts of exercise to improve health and fitness, presenting scientific evidence and practical guidance for incorporating high-intensity interval training (HIIT) into a busy lifestyle. It includes various workout plans and explains how these quick workouts can be as effective as longer, traditional exercise routines.
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Strong Curves
A Woman's Guide To Building A Better Butt And Body
Bret Contreras
The book provides a comprehensive workout program focused on glute strengthening and overall body conditioning, tailored specifically for women. It includes exercise descriptions, nutritional advice, and progress tracking guidance to help readers achieve a stronger, more sculpted physique.
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Darkness Visible
A Memoir of Madness
William Styron
The book is a personal account of the author's struggle with severe depression, detailing the onset of his illness and the overwhelming despair he experienced. It provides insight into the nature of the disease and the journey towards recovery, including his hospitalization and reflections on the societal misunderstandings of depression.
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Alcohol Lied to Me
How to Stop Drinking and Get the Real You Back
Craig Beck
The book provides a personal account and practical guide for overcoming alcohol addiction, challenging common beliefs about alcohol and offering strategies to regain control. It includes techniques for breaking dependency, understanding the psychological aspects of drinking, and creating a fulfilling life without reliance on alcohol.
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The Truth about Cancer
What You Need to Know about Cancer's History, Treatment, and Prevention
Ty M. Bollinger
The book explores the history of cancer treatments and the medical industry, advocating for alternative therapies and prevention strategies. It challenges conventional cancer treatments and promotes natural healing methods, while also discussing the role of nutrition and lifestyle choices in cancer prevention.
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Beyond the Pill
A 30-Day Program to Balance Your Hormones, Reclaim Your Body, and Reverse the Dangerous Side Effects of the Birth Control Pill
Jolene Brighten
The book provides a comprehensive plan to help women heal their bodies and balance their hormones after discontinuing birth control pills. It includes dietary recommendations, supplement guides, and lifestyle changes aimed at addressing side effects and restoring nutrient deficiencies caused by long-term contraceptive use.
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57 Scientifically-Proven Survival Foods to Stockpile
How to Maximize Your Health With Everyday Shelf-Stable Grocery Store Foods, Bulk Foods, And Superfoods
Damian Brindle
The book provides a comprehensive list of non-perishable food items that are essential for maintaining health in survival situations, detailing their nutritional benefits and storage tips. It also offers practical advice on how to incorporate these foods into a survival stockpile, ensuring a balanced diet with everyday, bulk, and superfood options.
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Gut and Psychology Syndrome
Natural Treatment for Autism, Dyspraxia, A.D.D., Dyslexia, A.D.H.D., Depression, Schizophrenia, 2nd Edition
Natasha Campbell-McBride
The book presents the GAPS (Gut and Psychology Syndrome) nutritional protocol, arguing that a range of psychological and physiological conditions are linked to an imbalance in gut flora and digestive health. It provides dietary guidelines and lifestyle changes aimed at healing the gut, thereby purportedly improving or resolving symptoms of the aforementioned disorders.
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