Summaries of books about Health & Fitness:
The Inflammation Spectrum
Find Your Food Triggers and Reset Your System
Will Cole
The book explores the concept of inflammation in the body and its impact on health, offering readers a guide to identifying their personal food triggers that contribute to inflammatory issues. It provides a step-by-step elimination diet plan, recipes, and lifestyle changes aimed at reducing inflammation and improving overall wellness.
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Everyday Ayurveda
Daily Habits That Can Change Your Life in a Day
Bhaswati Bhattacharya
The book provides insights into the ancient Indian science of Ayurveda, focusing on practical daily routines and lifestyle choices that promote balance and wellness. It offers guidance on diet, exercise, sleep, and mindfulness practices tailored to individual constitutions to enhance health and vitality.
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The Science of Black Hair
A Comprehensive Guide to Textured Hair Care
Audrey Davis-Sivasothy
The book provides an in-depth exploration of the unique structure, care, and management of black hair, offering scientific insights, practical advice, and tips for maintaining healthy natural hair, relaxed styles, and braids/extensions. It covers topics such as hair growth, scalp health, product selection, and styling techniques tailored to the specific needs of textured hair.
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Superhero Nutrition
Steve Zim
The book provides a comprehensive nutrition plan tailored for individuals aiming to achieve a superhero physique, focusing on macronutrient balance, meal timing, and supplementation. It also includes detailed meal plans, recipes, and strategies to optimize body composition and performance.
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Pro Cycling on $10 a Day
From Fat Kid to Euro Pro
Gaimon Phil
The book is a memoir that chronicles the author's unconventional journey from overweight teenager to professional cyclist, detailing the struggles and sacrifices he made while competing on a shoestring budget. It provides an insider's look at the gritty, less glamorous side of professional cycling, filled with humorous anecdotes and personal insights.
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The Subtle Body
An Encyclopedia of Your Energetic Anatomy
Cyndi Dale
The book serves as a comprehensive guide to the concept of the human energy field, exploring various aspects of energetic anatomy such as chakras, meridians, and the aura. It integrates wisdom from different healing traditions and provides detailed information on the function and potential of the body's subtle energies.
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The Hormone Cure
Reclaim Balance, Sleep, Sex Drive and Vitality Naturally with the Gottfried Protocol
Sara Gottfried
The book provides a comprehensive approach to balancing hormones through a combination of natural therapies, lifestyle changes, and diet modifications. It offers a protocol designed to address hormonal imbalances that affect women's health, including strategies for improving sleep, sex drive, energy levels, and overall vitality.
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Molecules of Emotion
The Science Behind Mind-Body Medicine
Candace B. Pert
The book explores the connection between emotions and physical health, presenting the author's scientific findings on how the brain's chemicals, known as neuropeptides, influence both mental and physical well-being. It delves into the biochemical basis for emotions and suggests how understanding these molecular processes can lead to new approaches in mind-body medicine.
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Manic
A Memoir
Terri Cheney
The memoir recounts the personal experiences of a woman grappling with bipolar disorder, detailing her intense emotional states, from manic highs to devastating lows, and the impact on her life and career as a successful attorney. It provides an intimate look at the struggles of mental illness and the journey toward stability.
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DSM-5 Insanely Simplified
Unlocking the Spectrums within DSM-5 and ICD-10
Steven Buser M.D
The book provides a concise and accessible overview of the Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders, Fifth Edition (DSM-5), aiming to simplify the complex criteria and classifications of mental disorders for clinicians and students. It also offers insights into the relationship between DSM-5 diagnoses and their corresponding codes in the International Classification of Diseases, Tenth Revision (ICD-10).
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