Summaries of books about Health & Fitness:
What's Happening to My Body? Book for Girls
Revised Edition
Lynda Madaras|Area Madaras|Simon Sullivan
The book provides a comprehensive guide to the physical and emotional changes that occur during puberty for girls, including topics such as menstruation, breast development, and body image. It also offers advice on health, hygiene, and the importance of self-care during this transitional phase.
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The Body Remembers
The Psychophysiology of Trauma and Trauma Treatment
Babette Rothschild
The book explores the interplay between the body and mind in the context of trauma, emphasizing how physical sensations and reactions are integral to traumatic experiences and their aftermath. It provides therapeutic approaches for addressing the physiological aspects of trauma, offering strategies to help clients tune into their bodies as part of the healing process.
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The Happy Hormone Guide
Shannon Leparski
The book provides a comprehensive guide to understanding how hormones affect mood, energy, and overall well-being, offering practical advice on diet, exercise, and lifestyle changes to balance hormones and promote happiness. It includes recipes, a 28-day meal plan, and tips on natural remedies and self-care practices tailored to hormonal fluctuations throughout a woman's monthly cycle.
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Aging Backwards
Updated and Revised Edition: Reverse the Aging Process and Look 10 Years Younger in 30 Minutes a Day
Miranda Esmonde-White
The book provides a comprehensive exercise program designed to combat the aging process by improving flexibility, strength, and mobility through a series of low-impact workouts. It emphasizes the science of aging and how consistent, gentle movements can help rejuvenate the body's muscles and cells, potentially leading to a more youthful appearance and better overall health.
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Breaking Up With Sugar
Divorce the Diets, Drop the Pounds, and Live Your Best Life
Molly Carmel
The book provides a comprehensive plan for overcoming sugar addiction, detailing the emotional, psychological, and physical impacts of sugar dependency. It offers practical strategies for creating a sustainable, sugar-free lifestyle, including meal plans, recipes, and tips for managing cravings and emotional eating.
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Eat to Beat Depression and Anxiety
Nourish Your Way to Better Mental Health in Six Weeks
Drew Ramsey,
The book provides a guide on how to improve mental health through dietary changes, focusing on nutrient-rich foods that can help combat depression and anxiety. It outlines a six-week plan with practical advice, recipes, and science-backed information to empower readers to make food choices that support their brain health and overall well-being.
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Drama Queen
One Autistic Woman and a Life of Unhelpful Labels
Sara Gibbs
The book is a candid memoir that explores the author's life as an autistic woman navigating a world filled with misunderstandings and stereotypes about autism. It delves into her personal experiences with late diagnosis, societal expectations, and the challenges and triumphs of living authentically in the face of unhelpful labels.
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Trauma
My Life as an Emergency Surgeon
James Cole
The book provides a gripping account of the author's experiences working in the high-stakes environment of emergency surgery, detailing the intense challenges and life-and-death decisions faced on a daily basis. It offers a personal perspective on the emotional and physical toll of saving lives, as well as the resilience and dedication required to thrive in this demanding medical field.
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Your Body, Your Yoga
Learn Alignment Cues That Are Skillful, Safe, and Best Suited To You
Bernie Clark
The book delves into the anatomy and physiology of yoga, providing readers with an understanding of how different bodies experience yoga postures differently. It offers personalized alignment cues and guidance to help practitioners develop a yoga practice that is safe, effective, and tailored to their unique physical constitution.
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Balance Your Hormones, Balance Your Life
Achieving Optimal Health and Wellness through Ayurveda, Chinese Medicine, and Western Science
Claudia Welch
The book provides insights into how hormonal imbalances affect women's physical and emotional health, drawing from Ayurveda, traditional Chinese medicine, and Western science to offer natural and holistic approaches for restoring balance. It includes dietary recommendations, lifestyle changes, and natural remedies aimed at improving hormonal health and overall well-being.
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