Summaries of books about Health & Fitness:
The Buddha and the Borderline
My Recovery from Borderline Personality Disorder through Dialectical Behavior Therapy, Buddhism, and Online Dating
Kiera Van Gelder
The memoir recounts the author's journey with borderline personality disorder (BPD), detailing her struggles with self-harm, addiction, and unstable relationships. She shares her path to recovery through dialectical behavior therapy, the principles of Buddhism, and her experiences with online dating as a means of understanding herself and her mental health condition.
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Tell Your Children
The Truth About Marijuana, Mental Illness, and Violence
Alex Berenson
The book presents an argument that marijuana use is linked to serious mental health issues, including psychosis and violence. It compiles scientific studies, stories, and statistics to challenge the perception of cannabis as a harmless substance.
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B.K.S. Iyengar Yoga
The Path to Holistic Health
B.K.S. Iyengar
The book provides a comprehensive guide to yoga for beginners and advanced practitioners alike, detailing asanas (poses), breathing techniques, and the philosophy behind the practice. It includes step-by-step instructions, illustrations for proper alignment, and therapeutic yoga sequences to address specific health issues and promote overall well-being.
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Jailhouse Strong
Josh Bryant|Adam benShea
The book provides a strength training program inspired by workouts from prison inmates, focusing on building muscle and power with minimal equipment. It includes routines, nutritional advice, and mental strategies to develop physical toughness and achieve peak physical conditioning.
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150 More Group Therapy Activities & TIPS
Judith A. Belmont
The book provides a collection of practical and engaging activities designed to facilitate group therapy and enhance communication, coping, and problem-solving skills among participants. It also offers valuable tips and strategies for therapists to create a supportive group environment and effectively address various mental health issues.
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Fit Gurl
The Total-Body Turnaround Program
Melissa Alcantara
The book provides a comprehensive fitness program designed to transform the body through a combination of workout routines, nutritional advice, and motivational strategies. It includes detailed exercise guides, meal plans, and personal anecdotes to inspire readers to achieve their fitness goals and maintain a healthy lifestyle.
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Say Good Night to Insomnia
The Six-Week, Drug-Free Program Developed At Harvard Medical School
Gregg D. Jacobs
The book provides a comprehensive cognitive behavioral therapy program designed to help individuals overcome insomnia without relying on medication. It includes techniques such as relaxation exercises, sleep hygiene education, and advice on how to change beliefs and attitudes about sleep, all based on research and practices developed at Harvard Medical School.
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The Greenprint
Plant-Based Diet, Best Body, Better World
Marco Borges
The book advocates for a plant-based diet to improve personal health and the health of the planet, providing guidance on how to transition to this lifestyle. It includes meal plans, recipes, and motivational advice, with endorsements from celebrities who share their experiences with plant-based eating.
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Just Ride
A Radically Practical Guide to Riding Your Bike
Grant Petersen
The book offers a straightforward approach to cycling, advocating for a more relaxed, less technical, and less gear-focused style of riding. It challenges conventional road cycling culture and provides practical advice for everyday riders to enjoy biking without getting caught up in performance metrics and high-end equipment.
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Proteinaholic
How Our Obsession with Meat Is Killing Us and What We Can Do About It
Garth Davis|Howard Jacobson
The book examines the health risks associated with high-protein, meat-heavy diets, arguing that such diets contribute to chronic diseases and obesity. It advocates for a plant-based diet, presenting scientific evidence and suggesting lifestyle changes for improved health and longevity.
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