Summaries of books about Health & Fitness:
Miller's Review of Critical Vaccine Studies
400 Important Scientific Papers Summarized for Parents and Researchers
Neil Z. Miller
The book provides summaries of 400 scientific papers that discuss various aspects of vaccine research, including safety, efficacy, and policy implications. It is designed to help parents and researchers quickly understand the key findings and controversies surrounding vaccine studies without having to read the full texts of the papers.
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Cholesterol Down
Ten Simple Steps to Lower Your Cholesterol in Four Weeks--Without Prescription Drugs
Janet Brill
The book provides a practical guide for reducing cholesterol levels through diet and lifestyle changes, outlining a ten-step plan that includes specific foods, exercise, and dietary supplements. It emphasizes natural methods to improve heart health without relying on medication, offering recipes, meal plans, and tips to achieve results in four weeks.
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The Eat Right 4 Your Type The complete Blood Type Encyclopedia
Peter J. D'Adamo|Catherine Whitney
The book provides detailed dietary guidelines and lifestyle strategies based on individual blood types (O, A, B, AB), suggesting that each type digests food and manages stress differently. It includes food charts, supplement recommendations, and advice on how to tailor exercise and health practices to optimize well-being according to one's blood type.
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The Circadian Code
Lose Weight, Supercharge Your Energy, and Transform Your Health from Morning to Midnight
Satchin Panda
The book delves into the science of our internal biological clock, the circadian rhythm, and how it influences every aspect of our health, from sleep patterns to weight management. It provides practical advice on timing meals, exercise, and light exposure to optimize well-being and prevent chronic diseases.
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Weekends at Bellevue
Nine Years on the Night Shift at the Psych ER
Julie Holland
The book provides a candid memoir of a psychiatrist's experiences working the night shift in the emergency room at New York City's Bellevue Hospital, detailing the diverse array of mental health crises and the challenges faced by patients and staff. It offers an inside look at the intensity and complexity of psychiatric care in a high-pressure urban environment.
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In an Unspoken Voice
How the Body Releases Trauma and Restores Goodness
Peter A. Levine
The book delves into the understanding of trauma through the lens of biology, psychology, and body-oriented psychotherapy, presenting a framework for healing by recognizing the body's nonverbal language of fear and suffering. It offers practical exercises and insights to help individuals release traumatic stress and restore their innate capacity for balance, resilience, and vitality.
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Self Heal By Design- The Role Of Micro-Organisms For Health By Barbara O'Neill
Barbara O'Neill
The book advocates for the importance of microorganisms in maintaining human health, emphasizing a natural approach to wellness. It provides insights into how diet, lifestyle, and environmental factors influence the body's microbiome and overall health.
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Near Death in the ICU
Stories from Patients Near Death and Why We Should Listen to Them
Laurin Bellg
The book presents a collection of personal narratives from critically ill patients who have experienced near-death experiences (NDEs) while in intensive care units. It explores the profound impact these events have on patients and argues for the importance of healthcare professionals acknowledging and discussing NDEs to improve patient care.
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Childhood Disrupted
How Your Biography Becomes Your Biology, and How You Can Heal
Donna Jackson Nakazawa
The book explores the lasting impact of childhood trauma on physical and mental health, delving into the science of how adverse experiences can alter the body's biology. It offers insights into the pathways linking childhood adversity to adult illnesses and provides strategies for healing and breaking the cycle of trauma.
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Drunk Mom
A Memoir
Jowita Bydlowska
The memoir candidly recounts a woman's struggle with alcoholism after the birth of her child, detailing her descent into daily binge drinking and the impact on her personal life. It explores themes of motherhood, addiction, and the difficult journey towards recovery.
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