Summaries of books about Health & Fitness:
Knockout
Interviews with Doctors Who Are Curing Cancer--And How to Prevent Getting It in the First Place
Suzanne Somers
The book presents a series of interviews with health professionals who discuss alternative, non-traditional methods of treating and preventing cancer, challenging conventional oncology approaches. It also offers personal anecdotes and lifestyle recommendations aimed at reducing cancer risk and supporting overall health.
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The Magnesium Miracle
Carolyn Dean Md Nd
The book explores the vital role of magnesium in the human body, discussing its impact on numerous health conditions and chronic diseases. It provides evidence-based information on how magnesium deficiency affects health and offers guidance on proper supplementation for various ailments.
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The Secret Language of Your Body
The Essential Guide to Health and Wellness
Inna Segal
The book explores the concept that physical ailments have underlying emotional and spiritual causes, offering a comprehensive guide to healing and wellness through understanding the body's 'secret language.' It provides practical techniques for decoding messages from various body parts and systems, and suggests healing processes including visualization, affirmations, and intuitive insights to promote overall health.
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Ignite the Fire
The Secrets to Building a Successful Personal Training Career
Jonathan Goodman
The book provides comprehensive guidance for personal trainers on how to build and sustain a successful career in the fitness industry, covering topics such as client relationships, program design, marketing, and business strategies. It offers practical advice, real-world examples, and actionable steps to help trainers develop their skills, grow their client base, and achieve professional success.
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The New Rules of Lifting for Women
Lift Like a Man, Look Like a Goddess
Lou Schuler M.S.|Cassandra Forsythe
The book provides a comprehensive strength training and nutrition program tailored specifically for women, debunking the myth that they should avoid heavy weights. It includes workout plans, dietary guidelines, and motivational strategies to help women achieve a strong, lean, and healthy physique.
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Presto!
How I Made Over 100 Pounds Disappear and Other Magical Tales
Penn Jillette
The book chronicles the author's journey of significant weight loss through a unique diet and lifestyle change, emphasizing a potato-centric diet and no exercise. It combines personal anecdotes, humor, and insights into the author's philosophy on food, health, and discipline.
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The Barbell Prescription
Strength Training for Life After 40
Jonathon M Sullivan|Andy Baker
The book provides a comprehensive strength training program tailored for individuals over 40, emphasizing the importance of resistance exercise for maintaining muscle mass, strength, and health as one ages. It includes detailed workout routines, nutritional advice, and strategies for adapting training to accommodate the physiological changes associated with aging.
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The Every-Other-Day Diet
The Diet That Lets You Eat All You Want and Keep the Weight Off
Krista Varady
The book presents a weight loss program where dieters alternate between "feast days" where they can eat without restrictions, and "diet days" where they consume a quarter of their typical calorie intake. It provides scientific evidence, meal plans, and success stories to support the effectiveness of this intermittent fasting approach for sustainable weight loss.
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Unbroken Brain
A Revolutionary New Way of Understanding Addiction
Maia Szalavitz
The book challenges traditional views of addiction as a moral failing or solely a brain disease, proposing instead that it is a learning disorder influenced by personal history and neurobiology. It combines scientific research, psychology, and personal stories to advocate for more compassionate and effective approaches to treating addiction.
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The Whole30's Food Freedom Forever
Letting Go of Bad Habits, Guilt, and Anxiety Around Food
Melissa Hartwig Urban
The book provides a comprehensive plan for achieving long-term health and wellness by breaking the cycle of unhealthy eating habits and developing a more balanced relationship with food. It offers practical strategies, personal stories, and advice on how to maintain a Whole30 lifestyle and make informed, guilt-free food choices beyond the initial 30-day program.
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