Summaries of books about Health & Fitness:
The Menopause Manifesto
Own Your Health with Facts and Feminism
Jennifer Gunter
The book provides a comprehensive guide to menopause, debunking myths and offering evidence-based medical information. It empowers women with knowledge about their bodies, advocating for a feminist approach to understanding and managing the physical and societal implications of menopause.
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The Way of The Iceman
How The Wim Hof Method Creates Radiant Longterm Health--Using The Science and Secrets of Breath Control, Cold-Training and Commitment
Wim Hof|Koen de Jong
The book explores the Wim Hof Method, a regimen combining specific breathing techniques, cold exposure, and mental focus to improve physical and mental health. It provides scientific explanations, personal anecdotes, and practical instructions for readers to harness these techniques to boost their immune system, increase energy levels, and enhance overall well-being.
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Food Fix
How to Save Our Health, Our Economy, Our Communities, and Our Planet--One Bite at a Time
Mark Hyman
The book presents an argument that the global food system is at the core of a health crisis, economic strain, social injustice, and environmental degradation. It offers a roadmap for change, advocating for sustainable agricultural practices, policy reforms, and dietary shifts to improve individual and planetary well-being.
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Fast Burn!
The Power of Negative Energy Balance
Ian K. Smith
The book provides a diet and exercise program designed to boost metabolism and promote weight loss through a concept called negative energy balance, which involves burning more calories than consumed. It includes meal plans, recipes, and workout routines aimed at helping individuals achieve rapid and sustainable fat loss.
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Real Food for Gestational Diabetes
An Effective Alternative to the Conventional Nutrition Approach
Lily Nichols
The book provides dietary guidance and meal planning for pregnant women with gestational diabetes, emphasizing a low-carb, real-food approach that challenges traditional high-carb dietary recommendations. It includes evidence-based explanations, practical tips, and recipes to help manage blood sugar levels and ensure both maternal and fetal health.
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Ultimate Gastric Sleeve Success
A Practical Patient Guide to Help Maximize Your Weight Loss Results
Duc Vuong
The book provides comprehensive guidance for patients who have undergone or are considering gastric sleeve surgery, offering dietary advice, lifestyle changes, and psychological support to ensure successful weight loss and long-term health maintenance. It includes practical tips, post-operative care strategies, and motivational insights to help readers adapt to their new lifestyle and achieve their weight loss goals.
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Delivered from Distraction
Getting the Most out of Life with Attention Deficit Disorder
John J. Ratey Md|Edward M. Hallowell
The book provides practical advice and insights for individuals with Attention Deficit Disorder (ADD), offering strategies to harness their unique strengths and cope with challenges. It covers a range of topics including diagnosis, treatment options, lifestyle adjustments, and success stories to inspire and guide those affected by ADD.
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Ayurveda
The Science of Self Healing: A Practical Guide
Vasant Lad
The book serves as an introduction to the principles and practices of Ayurveda, an ancient Indian healing system, explaining its foundational concepts such as the doshas, diet, and lifestyle recommendations. It provides practical guidance on how to apply Ayurvedic methods to enhance health and well-being through self-care techniques, herbal remedies, and yoga exercises.
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Eat Stop Eat
Intermittent Fasting for Health and Weight Loss (English)
Brad Pilon
The book advocates for intermittent fasting as a flexible approach to weight loss and health improvement, emphasizing the benefits of periodic 24-hour fasts. It provides scientific research to support its claims, while offering practical advice on how to incorporate fasting into one's lifestyle without disrupting daily routines or nutritional balance.
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The Little Black Book of Workout Motivation
Michael Matthews
The book provides strategies and tips for cultivating lasting motivation to achieve fitness goals, drawing on scientific research and personal anecdotes. It covers mindset shifts, goal-setting techniques, and actionable advice to help readers overcome mental barriers and maintain a consistent exercise routine.
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