Summaries of books about Health & Fitness:
The Alzheimer's Solution
A Breakthrough Program to Prevent and Reverse the Symptoms of Cognitive Decline at Every Age
Dean Sherzai|Ayesha Sherzai
The book presents a comprehensive lifestyle-based approach to preventing and managing Alzheimer's disease, focusing on diet, exercise, sleep, stress reduction, and mental engagement. It provides practical steps, recipes, and brain-health strategies backed by scientific research to enhance cognitive function and potentially reverse symptoms of cognitive decline.
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Lab Values
Everything You Need to Know about Laboratory Medicine and its Importance in the Diagnosis of Diseases
M. Mastenbjörk|S. Meloni|Medical Creations
The book provides a comprehensive overview of laboratory medicine, detailing the significance of various lab values in diagnosing diseases. It serves as a guide for healthcare professionals and students to understand and interpret a wide range of laboratory tests and their implications for patient care.
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Learning to Speak Alzheimer's
A Groundbreaking Approach for Everyone Dealing with the Disease
Joanne Koenig Coste
The book introduces a compassionate approach to Alzheimer's care that emphasizes the importance of creating a positive emotional environment for patients. It provides practical advice on how to communicate effectively, manage difficult behaviors, and enhance the quality of life for those living with Alzheimer's disease.
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What Your Doctor May Not Tell You About
John R. Lee
The book discusses the role of natural progesterone in alleviating symptoms of menopause and challenges conventional hormone replacement therapy. It provides information on non-prescription alternatives, dietary changes, and lifestyle adjustments to manage menopausal symptoms and improve overall health.
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Food for Life
Your Guide to the New Science of Eating Well
Tim Spector
The book delves into the latest research on nutrition, debunking common diet myths and advocating for a diverse, plant-based diet. It emphasizes the importance of gut health, personalized nutrition, and the role of microbes in shaping our dietary needs and overall well-being.
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Activate Your Vagus Nerve
Unleash Your Body's Natural Ability to Heal
Navaz Habib
The book provides an overview of the function and importance of the vagus nerve in regulating the body's internal processes and offers practical strategies for activating this nerve to improve overall health. It includes exercises, dietary advice, and lifestyle changes aimed at reducing inflammation, managing stress, and enhancing well-being through the stimulation of this critical nerve.
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Keto Answers
Simplifying Everything You Need to Know about the World's Most Confusing Diet
Anthony Gustin|Chris Irvin
The book provides a comprehensive guide to the ketogenic diet, breaking down its scientific principles, benefits, and common misconceptions. It offers practical advice on how to implement the diet, manage potential side effects, and make informed food choices to achieve individual health goals.
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Feeding You Lies
How to Unravel the Food Industry's Playbook and Reclaim Your Health
Vani Hari
The book exposes deceptive tactics used by the food industry to manipulate consumers and protect their profits, often at the expense of public health. It provides insights into how to critically evaluate food marketing and make healthier choices based on transparency and scientific evidence.
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C-Mass
Calisthenics Mass: How to Maximize Muscle Growth Using Bodyweight-Only Training
Paul Wade
The book provides a comprehensive guide to building muscle mass through bodyweight exercises, detailing workout routines, progressions, and nutritional advice tailored for those seeking to gain size and strength without the use of weights or gym equipment. It emphasizes the principles of progressive resistance, proper form, and consistency in calisthenics to achieve hypertrophy.
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Shaman, Healer, Sage
How to Heal Yourself and Others with the Energy Medicine of the Americas
Alberto Villoldo
The book delves into ancient healing practices from the Americas, presenting a comprehensive guide to energy medicine techniques developed by indigenous shamans. It offers practical instructions for readers to cultivate their own healing abilities, including energy cleansing, illumination, and journeying to connect with spiritual guides.
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