Summaries of books about Health & Fitness:
We All Fall Down
Living with Addiction
Nic Sheff
The book chronicles the author's harrowing journey through drug addiction, relapse, and recovery, offering a raw and personal perspective on the struggles faced by those battling substance abuse. It delves into the impact of addiction on relationships, mental health, and the difficult path toward healing and sobriety.
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60 Ways to Lower Your Blood Sugar
Simple Steps to Reduce the Carbs, Shed the Weight, and Feel Great Now!
Dennis Pollock
The book provides practical tips and strategies for individuals looking to manage their blood sugar levels through dietary changes, specifically by reducing carbohydrate intake. It includes advice on weight loss, meal planning, and lifestyle adjustments to help readers improve their health and control their diabetes or pre-diabetic conditions.
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Light on Life
The Yoga Journey to Wholeness, Inner Peace, and Ultimate Freedom
B.K.S. Iyengar|John J. Evans|Douglas Abrams
The book offers a comprehensive guide to the philosophy and practice of Yoga, exploring the path to holistic health, psychological well-being, and spiritual growth. It provides insights into the physical postures, breathing techniques, and meditative practices of Iyengar Yoga, aiming to help readers achieve balance and transformation in their lives.
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Beyond Addiction
How Science and Kindness Help People Change
Jeffrey Foote|Carrie Wilkens|Nicole Kosanke|Stephanie Higgs
The book provides a compassionate and science-based approach for helping loved ones overcome addiction through the use of community reinforcement and family training (CRAFT), rather than confrontation or coercion. It offers practical strategies and tools for families to support recovery, improve communication, and build rewarding relationships without enabling addictive behaviors.
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Healing Psoriasis
The Natural Alternative
John O. A. Pagano
The book presents a natural regimen for reversing the symptoms of psoriasis and restoring skin health, emphasizing dietary changes, herbal supplements, and spinal adjustments. It also discusses the importance of detoxification, maintaining a healthy gut, and the connection between psoriasis and the body's overall health.
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Clean Gut
The Breakthrough Plan for Eliminating the Root Cause of Disease and Revolutionizing Your Health
Alejandro Junger
The book presents a comprehensive plan for detoxifying and healing the gut, which the author argues is the source of many health issues. It includes dietary recommendations, a detox program, and advice on lifestyle changes to support gut health and overall wellness.
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Beyond 5/3/1
Simple Training for Extraordinary Results
Jim Wendler
The book provides advanced variations and progressions of the original 5/3/1 strength training program, offering strategies for athletes to continue making gains in strength and size by manipulating volume, intensity, and frequency. It includes customizable templates, assistance work guidance, and advice on how to tailor the program to individual needs for long-term training success.
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Hot Lights, Cold Steel
Life, Death and Sleepless Nights in a Surgeon's First Years
Michael J. Collins
The memoir chronicles the grueling journey and personal growth of an orthopedic surgery resident, detailing the intense pressures, emotional highs and lows, and the life-and-death decisions faced during his training at the Mayo Clinic. It provides an intimate look at the realities of surgical residency, from the exhaustion and exhilaration to the profound impact on patients' lives.
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How to Heal Your Metabolism
Stop blaming aging for your slowing metabolism
Kate Deering
The book provides insights into the factors that contribute to a slowing metabolism and offers dietary and lifestyle changes aimed at restoring metabolic health. It challenges common beliefs about aging and metabolism, advocating for a holistic approach to nutrition and exercise to boost metabolic rate and overall well-being.
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Gut
The Inside Story of Our Body's Most Underrated Organ
Giulia Enders
The book delves into the complex and often overlooked world of the human digestive system, explaining how the gut works, its role in our overall health, and the intricate balance of its microbiome. It combines scientific research with engaging anecdotes to illuminate the connection between digestion and various aspects of well-being, including the immune system, mood, and mental health.
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