Summaries of books about Health & Fitness:
Grieving the Loss of Someone You Love
Daily Meditations to Help You Through the Grieving Process
Raymond R. Mitsch|Lynn Brookside
The book provides a series of daily meditations and reflections designed to support individuals coping with the emotional and spiritual turmoil of bereavement. It offers comfort, wisdom, and practical advice to help readers navigate through the stages of grief and find healing after the death of a loved one.
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Odd Girl Out
My Extraordinary Autistic Life
Laura James
The book is a memoir that chronicles the author's late diagnosis of autism at the age of 45, exploring the challenges and revelations that come with understanding oneself through the lens of neurodiversity. It delves into her personal experiences navigating life, relationships, and motherhood before and after her diagnosis, offering insights into the often misunderstood world of autistic women.
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The Chronic Cough Enigma
How to recognize Neurogenic and Reflux Related Cough
Jamie Koufman
The book explores the often-misunderstood causes of chronic cough, particularly focusing on how acid reflux and neurological issues can lead to persistent coughing. It provides insights into diagnosis and treatment options for patients who suffer from these types of coughs, aiming to help them find relief where traditional methods may have failed.
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7 Steps to a Pain-Free Life
How to Rapidly Relieve Back, Neck, and Shoulder Pain
Robin McKenzie|Craig Kubey
The book provides readers with a series of exercises and postural adjustments designed to alleviate and prevent pain in the back, neck, and shoulders. It emphasizes self-treatment techniques based on the McKenzie Method, aiming to empower individuals to manage their own symptoms effectively.
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The 30-Day Heart Tune-Up
A Breakthrough Medical Plan to Prevent and Reverse Heart Disease
Steven Masley
The book provides readers with a comprehensive plan to improve heart health, prevent, and reverse heart disease through diet, exercise, and managing stress. It includes recipes, workout programs, and tips on how to enhance heart function and reduce cardiovascular risk factors in just thirty days.
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The 8-Hour Diet
Watch the Pounds Disappear Without Watching What You Eat!
David Zinczenko|Peter Moore
The book introduces a diet plan that focuses on intermittent fasting, advocating for eating within an eight-hour window each day and fasting for the remaining sixteen hours. It claims this method can lead to weight loss and improved health without the need to restrict types of food or count calories.
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Blood Pressure Down
The 10-Step Plan to Lower Your Blood Pressure in 4 Weeks--Without Prescription Drugs
Janet Bond Brill Phd Rd Ldn
The book provides a comprehensive plan that includes diet changes, exercise routines, and lifestyle adjustments aimed at reducing hypertension naturally. It outlines a series of actionable steps, supported by scientific research, to help readers lower their blood pressure and improve their overall heart health within a month.
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Seeking Safety
A Treatment Manual for PTSD and Substance Abuse
Lisa M. Najavits
The manual provides a framework for treating individuals with co-occurring post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) and substance abuse through cognitive-behavioral therapy, presenting both patient and clinician guidelines. It includes coping skills, handouts, and detailed instructions for addressing the intersection of these two complex conditions.
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The Dubrow Diet
Interval Eating to Lose Weight and Feel Ageless
Terry Dubrow|Heather Dubrow
The book presents a weight loss and anti-aging plan based on the concept of interval eating, which involves periods of fasting and eating to trigger metabolic and cellular health benefits. It includes dietary guidelines, meal plans, and recipes, along with advice on how to incorporate the eating pattern into a sustainable lifestyle.
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Intuitive Fasting
The Flexible Four-Week Intermittent Fasting Plan to Recharge Your Metabolism and Renew Your Health
Will Cole
The book provides a guide to intermittent fasting, outlining a four-week plan designed to improve metabolic flexibility and overall health. It combines fasting schedules with dietary recommendations, mindful eating practices, and wellness tips to help readers personalize their approach to fasting.
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