Summaries of books about Health & Fitness:
The Subtle Body Practice Manual
A Comprehensive Guide to Energy Healing
Cyndi Dale
The book serves as a practical guide to energy healing, providing detailed instructions on various techniques and practices for working with the body's subtle energy systems. It includes illustrations, exercises, and protocols to help readers understand and apply concepts of energy medicine to promote healing and well-being.
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Anatomy of the Voice
An Illustrated Guide for Singers, Vocal Coaches, and Speech Therapists
Theodore Dimon
The book provides a detailed visual guide to the structure and function of the vocal mechanism, using clear illustrations and accessible explanations. It serves as a resource for understanding how the voice works and offers practical advice for vocal development and therapy.
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Intuitive Eating for Every Day
365 Daily Practices & Inspirations to Rediscover the Pleasures of Eating
Evelyn Tribole
The book provides a year's worth of daily strategies and motivational insights designed to help readers cultivate a healthy relationship with food and their bodies. It emphasizes the principles of intuitive eating, encouraging individuals to listen to their internal cues for hunger and fullness, reject diet mentality, and find joy in nourishment.
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The Touch of Healing
Energizing the Body, Mind, and Spirit With Jin Shin Jyutsu
Alice Burmeister|Tom Monte
The book introduces readers to Jin Shin Jyutsu, an ancient Japanese healing art that aims to harmonize the body's energy pathways through gentle touch. It provides practical guidance on how to perform self-help techniques to alleviate various ailments, enhance well-being, and balance mind, body, and spirit.
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Loving Someone Who Has Dementia
How to Find Hope while Coping with Stress and Grief
Pauline Boss
The book provides guidance on managing the complex emotions and stress associated with caring for a loved one with dementia, introducing the concept of "ambiguous loss" to help readers cope with the grief that comes from caring for someone who is physically present but psychologically absent. It offers practical advice on how to maintain emotional health, communicate effectively, and find hope amidst the challenges of a loved one's cognitive decline.
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Skincare Decoded
The Practical Guide to Beautiful Skin
Victoria Fu|Gloria Lu
The book provides readers with a comprehensive understanding of skincare science, breaking down ingredients and formulations to help them make informed choices about their skincare routine. It offers practical advice, tips, and DIY solutions to address various skin concerns and promote healthy, radiant skin.
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Treat Your Own Shoulder
Robin McKenzie|Grant Watson|Robert Lindsay
The book provides readers with a comprehensive self-help guide for managing shoulder pain through exercises and preventive strategies. It includes detailed illustrations and instructions for rehabilitation techniques designed to alleviate discomfort and improve shoulder function.
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Break Free from OCD
Overcoming Obsessive Compulsive Disorder with CBT
Paul M. Salkovskis
The book provides a comprehensive guide to understanding and managing Obsessive Compulsive Disorder (OCD) through Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) techniques. It offers practical strategies, real-life examples, and exercises to help sufferers reduce their OCD symptoms and regain control over their lives.
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Keto for Cancer
Ketogenic Metabolic Therapy as a Targeted Nutritional Strategy
Miriam Kalamian EdM MS CNS
The book provides a comprehensive guide on how a ketogenic diet can be used as a nutritional approach to support cancer treatment, detailing the science behind the diet's metabolic effects on cancer cells. It offers practical advice, meal plans, and recipes to help patients implement a ketogenic diet tailored to their individual needs in conjunction with conventional cancer therapies.
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All That Moves Us
A Pediatric Neurosurgeon, His Young Patients, and Their Stories of Grace and Resilience
Jay Wellons
The book presents a collection of poignant stories from a pediatric neurosurgeon's career, detailing the emotional journeys, medical challenges, and moments of grace experienced with his young patients and their families. It offers an intimate look at the resilience of children facing life-threatening conditions and the profound impact their stories have on the medical professionals dedicated to their care.
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