Summaries of books about Health & Fitness:
That Good Night
Life and Medicine in the Eleventh Hour
Sunita Puri
The book delves into the complexities of end-of-life care, blending the author's personal experiences as a palliative care physician with stories of patients and families facing terminal illnesses. It explores the ethical and emotional challenges of making life-and-death decisions and the importance of communication and compassion in providing comfort to those at the end of their lives.
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Younger Next Year for Women
Live Strong, Fit, Sexy, and Smart—Until You're 80 and Beyond
Chris Crowley|Henry S. Lodge
The book provides guidance on how women can maintain their physical and mental health as they age, emphasizing the importance of regular exercise, proper nutrition, and social engagement. It offers a comprehensive plan to help women reverse the aging process and live vibrant, active lives well into their later years.
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The Emotional First Aid Kit
A Practical Guide to Life After Bariatric Surgery, Second Edition
Cynthia L. Alexander
The book provides psychological strategies and practical advice for coping with the emotional challenges and lifestyle changes following bariatric surgery. It includes tips on dealing with issues such as body image, relationships, and eating habits to support long-term weight loss success and mental health.
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How to Make Disease Disappear
Rangan Chatterjee
The book presents a holistic approach to health, emphasizing lifestyle changes across four key areas: diet, rest, sleep, and movement. It provides practical strategies and tips for readers to implement in their daily lives to prevent and reverse various chronic diseases.
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Eat It!
The Most Sustainable Diet and Workout Ever Made: Burn Fat, Get Strong, and Enjoy Your Favorite Foods Guilt Free
Jordan Syatt|Michael Vacanti
The book provides a flexible approach to dieting that emphasizes sustainability, allowing readers to enjoy their favorite foods without guilt while still achieving fat loss and strength gains. It combines nutritional advice with workout routines designed to be effective and adaptable to individual lifestyles and fitness goals.
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Internal Family Systems Therapy
Richard C. Schwartz|Martha Sweezy
The book presents a model of psychotherapy that conceptualizes the mind as a collection of subpersonalities or parts, each with its own viewpoint and qualities, centered around a core Self. It provides therapeutic techniques for accessing and healing these parts to achieve mental harmony and psychological well-being.
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Lost Child
The True Story of a Girl Who Couldn't Ask for Help
Torey L. Hayden
The book recounts the experiences of a special education teacher working with a young girl who has been through severe trauma and neglect, resulting in her inability to speak. Through patience and innovative teaching methods, the teacher strives to connect with the child and unlock her ability to communicate and heal.
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The Grape Cure
Johanna Brandt
The book advocates for a diet centered on grape fasting as a means to detoxify the body and heal various ailments, including cancer. It details a specific protocol for consuming grapes and grape juice, while sharing the author's personal experiences and claimed health benefits.
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The Egoscue Method of Health Through Motion
Revolutionary Program of Stretching and
Pete Egoscue
The book presents a series of stretching and strengthening exercises designed to alleviate pain and improve physical function by restoring the body's natural alignment and motion. It emphasizes the importance of proper posture and movement to maintain musculoskeletal health and offers a personalized approach to fitness and injury prevention.
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Brave New Medicine
A Doctor's Unconventional Path to Healing Her Autoimmune Illness
Cynthia Li
The book chronicles Dr. Cynthia Li's personal journey with an autoimmune disorder, detailing her struggle with the limitations of conventional medicine and her exploration of integrative and functional medicine approaches. It provides insights into her transformative experiences with dietary changes, environmental adjustments, and holistic therapies that ultimately led to her healing and a broader understanding of health and wellness.
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