Summaries of books about Health & Fitness:
Essential Oils
Penelope Pool
The book serves as a reference guide, providing detailed profiles on numerous essential oils, including their origins, therapeutic properties, and various applications for health and wellness. It also offers practical tips on how to blend and use these oils safely for maximum benefit.
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Wired to Eat
Turn Off Cravings, Rewire Your Appetite for Weight Loss, and Determine the Foods That Work for You
Robb Wolf
The book presents a personalized approach to diet that suggests how to reprogram one's appetite and metabolism by understanding how different foods affect individual bodies. It includes a 30-day reset plan and a 7-day carb test to help readers identify the foods that best support their health and weight loss goals.
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Autism in Heels
The Untold Story of a Female Life on the Spectrum
Jennifer Cook O'Toole
The book is a memoir that reveals the unique challenges and experiences of a woman living with autism, often overlooked or misdiagnosed due to gender-based stereotypes. It combines personal anecdotes with insights into the female presentation of autism, aiming to empower and educate both those on the spectrum and the wider community.
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The Sleeved Life
A Patient-to-Patient Guide on Vertical Sleeve Gastrectomy Weight Loss Surgery
Pennie Nicola
The book provides a comprehensive overview of the vertical sleeve gastrectomy weight loss surgery from a patient's perspective, offering practical advice, personal experiences, and insights into the pre- and post-operative phases. It serves as a guide for individuals considering or undergoing the procedure, covering dietary changes, emotional challenges, and lifestyle adjustments necessary for successful long-term weight management.
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Medical Herbalism
The Science and Practice of Herbal Medicine
David Hoffmann
The book provides a comprehensive blend of scientific and traditional herbal knowledge, covering the fundamentals of herbal medicine, including plant chemistry, pharmacology, and therapeutic strategies for a wide range of ailments. It serves as a detailed reference for healthcare professionals and students, offering practical information on preparing herbal remedies and understanding their effects on human physiology and pathology.
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Water for Health, for Healing, for Life
You're Not Sick, You're Thirsty!
F. Batmanghelidj
The book advocates the idea that many ailments and chronic health conditions are the result of dehydration, arguing that a consistent intake of water can prevent, treat, and cure a variety of illnesses. It emphasizes the role of water in bodily functions and presents a regimen for water consumption as a means to maintain health and wellness.
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Asking About Sex & Growing Up
A Question-and-Answer Book for Kids
Joanna Cole
The book provides clear and concise answers to common questions children may have about puberty, sex, and their changing bodies. It covers topics such as anatomy, reproduction, and emotional changes in an age-appropriate and informative manner.
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The Essential Oils Apothecary
Advanced Strategies and Protocols for Chronic Disease and Conditions
Eric Zielinski D.C.
The book provides a comprehensive guide to using essential oils for managing and potentially improving various chronic health conditions, offering specific strategies, protocols, and recipes tailored to address a wide range of ailments. It combines scientific research with practical applications, aiming to empower readers with natural and holistic alternatives to conventional medicine.
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The Cruise Control Diet
The Simple Feast-While-You-Fast Plan to Conquer Weight Loss Forever
Jorge Cruise
The book presents a weight loss program that combines intermittent fasting with a high-fat, low-carb diet, advocating for a flexible eating window and indulgence in rich, satisfying foods to boost metabolism and reduce hunger. It includes meal plans, recipes, and guidelines designed to help readers lose weight without feeling deprived or counting calories.
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Cholesterol Clarity
What The Hdl Is Wrong With My Numbers?
Jimmy Moore
The book provides insights into the misconceptions surrounding dietary cholesterol and its impact on health, challenging the idea that high cholesterol levels are always indicative of heart disease. It offers explanations on how to interpret cholesterol test results, the importance of various lipid measurements, and the role of diet in managing cholesterol for better heart health.
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