Summaries of books about Health & Fitness:
The Reason I Jump
The Inner Voice of a Thirteen-Year-Old Boy with Autism
Naoki Higashida
The book is a personal account of a thirteen-year-old boy living with autism, providing insights into his experiences and perceptions of the world. It answers various questions about the behaviors and challenges faced by individuals with autism, aiming to bridge the gap in understanding between those with and without the condition.
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Ghost Boy
The Miraculous Escape of a Misdiagnosed Boy Trapped Inside His Own Body
Martin Pistorius
The book recounts the true story of a boy who fell into a mysterious coma at age 12, becoming unable to move or communicate, while remaining fully aware of his surroundings. After a decade, he began to regain control of small movements and, with the help of technology, eventually found a way to communicate with the world, revealing his profound experiences and thoughts.
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Eat Right 4 Your Type
The Individualized Blood Type Diet Solution
Peter J. D'Adamo|Catherine Whitney
The book presents a diet plan based on the reader's blood type (O, A, B, or AB), suggesting that each type digests food differently and has unique disease risks. It provides specific food lists, meal plans, and lifestyle recommendations tailored to optimize health and weight loss for each blood type.
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Eat to Live
The Amazing Nutrient-Rich Program for Fast and Sustained Weight Loss
Joel Fuhrman
The book advocates for a high-nutrient, plant-based diet that emphasizes consuming large quantities of vegetables and fruits, along with beans, seeds, and nuts, to achieve rapid and lasting weight loss. It outlines a six-week plan designed to help readers transition to this way of eating, with the goal of improving overall health and reducing the risk of chronic diseases.
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Medical Medium Celery Juice
The Most Powerful Medicine of Our Time Healing Millions Worldwide
Anthony William
The book advocates for the health benefits of drinking celery juice, claiming it can heal a multitude of ailments and improve overall wellness. It provides instructions on how to incorporate celery juice into one's daily routine, along with testimonials and success stories from individuals who have experienced its purported healing effects.
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Grain Brain
The Surprising Truth about Wheat, Carbs, and Sugar--Your Brain's Silent Killers
David Perlmutter
The book posits that carbohydrates, especially those from grains and gluten, can lead to inflammation, brain disorders, and other chronic diseases. It advocates for a low-carb, high-fat diet to improve brain health and prevent neurological conditions.
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The Year of Magical Thinking
National Book Award Winner
Joan Didion
The book is a memoir that explores the author's grief and mourning following the sudden death of her husband, writer John Gregory Dunne, and the illness of their daughter, Quintana. Didion reflects on the fragility of life and the process of coming to terms with loss through a narrative that weaves personal memories with literary and philosophical insights.
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Between Two Kingdoms
A Memoir of a Life Interrupted
Suleika Jaouad
The memoir recounts the author's journey through a harrowing cancer diagnosis at the age of 22, which interrupts her young adult life and aspirations. It details her experiences with treatment, the challenges of survivorship, and a transformative cross-country road trip that helps her rediscover her identity and purpose beyond her illness.
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Twelve Steps and Twelve Traditions
The “Twelve and Twelve” — Essential Alcoholics Anonymous reading
Inc. Alcoholics Anonymous World Services
The book expounds on the core principles of Alcoholics Anonymous through an in-depth exploration of the Twelve Steps, which are designed to guide individuals towards personal recovery and spiritual growth. It also discusses the Twelve Traditions, which focus on the group dynamics and organizational principles that help maintain the unity and effectiveness of AA as a whole.
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Medical Medium Thyroid Healing
The Truth behind Hashimoto's, Graves', Insomnia, Hypothyroidism, Thyroid Nodules & Epstein-Barr
Anthony William
The book presents an alternative health perspective on thyroid disorders, attributing many conditions to the Epstein-Barr virus and offering unconventional healing protocols that include dietary changes and supplements. It challenges conventional medical wisdom and provides a step-by-step plan aimed at boosting thyroid function and overall health through natural remedies and lifestyle adjustments.
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