Summaries of books about Health & Fitness:
The Herbal Medicine-Maker's Handbook
A Home Manual
James Green
The book serves as a comprehensive guide to creating a variety of herbal remedies, providing detailed instructions on harvesting, preparing, and utilizing herbs for medicinal purposes. It covers the basics of herbalism, including tinctures, salves, syrups, and teas, along with providing insights into the healing properties of numerous plants.
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Where the Light Gets In
Losing My Mother Only to Find Her Again
Kimberly Williams-Paisley
The book is a memoir that details the author's journey with her mother's dementia, exploring the challenges and emotional turmoil of watching her mother's decline. It also touches on the ways in which the disease transformed their relationship and led to unexpected moments of grace and understanding.
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Carb Cycling for Beginners
Recipes and Exercises to Lose Weight and Build Muscle
Andy Keller
The book provides a comprehensive guide on how to alternate between high and low carbohydrate intake days to optimize weight loss and muscle building, including meal plans and recipes tailored for this dietary approach. It also offers exercise routines that complement the carb cycling strategy to maximize fitness results.
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The Collected Schizophrenias
Essays
Esmé Weijun Wang
The book is a compilation of personal essays that delve into the author's experiences with chronic illness, specifically Schizoaffective Disorder. It explores the complexities of diagnosis, treatment, and the societal challenges faced by those living with mental health conditions.
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The Tapping Solution for Weight Loss & Body Confidence
A Woman's Guide to Stressing Less, Weighing Less, and Loving More
Jessica Ortner
The book provides a practical guide on using Emotional Freedom Techniques (EFT), also known as tapping, to address the emotional aspects of eating and body image, aiming to help women reduce stress and develop a healthier relationship with food and their bodies. It includes tapping scripts, personal stories, and exercises designed to boost self-esteem and promote weight loss through emotional well-being.
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The Nature Fix
Why Nature Makes Us Happier, Healthier, and More Creative
Florence Williams
The book explores the scientific evidence behind nature's positive effects on the human brain, including reduced stress, enhanced creativity, and improved well-being. It delves into various studies and personal anecdotes that demonstrate how exposure to the natural world can lead to significant health and psychological benefits.
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The Immune System Recovery Plan
A Doctor's 4-Step Program to Treat Autoimmune Disease
Susan Blum
The book provides a comprehensive approach to treating autoimmune diseases through a four-step program that includes using food as medicine, understanding the impact of stress on the immune system, healing the gut, and supporting the liver. It combines a blend of conventional and holistic medicine, offering practical advice, recipes, and self-assessment quizzes to help readers create a personalized treatment plan.
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Kitchen Table Wisdom
Stories that Heal, 10th Anniversary Edition
Rachel Naomi Remen
The book is a collection of poignant stories and personal anecdotes that explore the meaning of healing and the human experience. It delves into themes of strength, love, loss, and the profound connections that bind us together, offering insights and comfort through the lens of the author's experiences as a medical professional and counselor.
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EKG/ECG Interpretation
Everything you Need to Know about the 12 - Lead ECG/EKG Interpretation and How to Diagnose and Treat Arrhythmias: 2nd Edition
S. Meloni|Medical Creations|M. Mastenbjörk|S. Meloni
The book serves as a comprehensive guide to understanding and interpreting 12-lead EKG/ECG results, providing detailed explanations of cardiac physiology, common rhythms, and arrhythmias. It includes practical information on how to diagnose various heart conditions and offers treatment strategies for different types of arrhythmias.
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Every Patient Tells a Story
Medical Mysteries and the Art of Diagnosis
Lisa Sanders
The book delves into the complexities of medical diagnosis through a series of real-life case studies, highlighting the challenges doctors face in identifying diseases. It emphasizes the importance of listening to patients and the critical role of the physical exam in the era of high-tech diagnostic tests.
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