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Turner’s research and hundreds of patient trials have revealed that the vast majority of us have different degrees of sensitivity…
to carbohydrates without realizing it. This means the degree to which you are sensitive to carbohydrates (such as bread, vegetables, pasta, rice, fruits and beans) determines how much fat you are accumulating on your waistline. She helps the reader discover the perfect carbohydrates for his or her body, and walk away with a personalized plan that sheds fat, increases energy, and optimizes health by producing quick, consistent and lasting weight loss. 2012.The body Principal: The Exercise Program For Life
By Victoria Principal. 1983
A program of simple exercises that can be done while sitting in a chair, riding in a car, or standing…
in line. Includes exercises for specific parts of the body, a 30-day diet plan and a maintenance program. c1983.The boy who couldn't stop washing: the experience & treatment of obsessive-compulsive disorder
By Judith L Rapoport. 1989
A psychiatrist and her patients tell about their battles with this common condition, which compels patients to repeat actions such…
as hand-washing. Often ashamed, the afflicted examine the nature of their disorder and describe their treatment experiences. c1989.A look at what makes a bully, a victim, and a bystander, and what can be done to stop each…
of these from happening. Possible points of change include parents, teachers, and community. 2002.Se changer, changer le monde: Ils Proposent Des Solutions Pour Mieux Vivre Ensemble
By Christophe André. 2014
Ce sont des hommes dune grande sagesse, réunis pour la première fois : un moine bouddhiste, un psychiatre, un agriculteur…
philosophe et un professeur de médecine. Face au mal-être contemporain, face à la crise de sens et aux désastres écologiques, ils proposent des remèdes. Après avoir discuté, dialogué, échangé, chacun a écrit un chapitre, fruit de son expérience, donnant au lecteur des pistes pour agir et des conseils pratiques. Cest en se changeant que lon changera le monde. 2014.The bloodless revolution: a cultural history of vegetarianism from 1600 to modern times
By Tristram Stuart. 2007
The word "vegetarian" wasn't coined until the 1840s, but the vegetarian impulse has been deeply-seated in Western culture since the…
17th century - Francis Bacon and Thomas Bushell contended that a vegetarian diet provided a key not only to long life but also to spiritual perfection. Stuart follows its development through its Romantic proponents Shelley and Rousseau and on into the 19th century, when doctors proffered scientific evidence that human teeth and intestines were more similar to those of herbivores than of carnivores, to more recent history, which has seen the expansion of a correlative animal-rights movement. 2006.The big shift: navigating the new stage beyond midlife (Your coach in a box)
By Marc Freedman. 2011
Freedman seeks to alleviate much of the hand-wringing surrounding the aging baby boomer generation. Freedman hopes that by providing guidance,…
training, education and support to the millions entering the 60 to 80-year-old life phase, a windfall of surprising and innovative solutions to many growing issues will be the result. 2011.Terre humaine, une anthologie
By Pierre Chalmin, Jean Malaurie. 2005
" Terre Humaine " a créé dans les sciences sociales et la littérature, depuis cinquante ans, un courant novateur dont…
cette anthologie permet de mesurer la fécondité. Traquant la vie, cette collection de regards croisés a d'abord renouvelé la littérature de voyage pour construire, livre après livre, une anthropologie à part entière, fondée sur l'engagement et l'expérience vécue. L'exploration de l'univers n'a pas de fin. Le spectacle de la vie reste une découverte, et les théories touchant les sociétés humaines se révèlent, les unes après les autres, toutes aussi fragiles. L'homme est à lui-même inconnu. Toujours d'avant-garde, " Terre Humaine " demeure, dans son combat résolu en faveur des minorités, un appel à la liberté de penser.The best of enemies: race and redemption in the new South
By Osha Davidson. 2017
C. P. Ellis joined the KKK as a youth. Ann Atwater quit her job as a maid to fight for…
civil rights. They met on opposite sides of the school segregation issue, yet forged a friendship. 2017.The art of cooking for the diabetic
By Mary Abbott Hess, Katharine Middleton. 1978
Revised edition containing information on diabetes and its management, based on 1994 recommendations of the American Diabetes Association. Includes advice…
on exercise, alcohol, dining out, and eating while travelling; recipes for soups, breads, meats, poultry, seafood, eggs, cheese, yogurt, pastas, and desserts. 1996, c1978.The baby's table: over 100 easy, healthy and homemade recipes for the pickiest, most deserving eaters on the planet
By Brenda Bradshaw, Lauren Donaldson Bramley. 2004
Teen alcoholism (Teen issues)
By Barbara Sheen. 2004
Examines how and why some teenagers become alcoholics, and discusses the ripple effect of teen alcoholism as well as treatment…
and preventative measures. Includes an overview of alcoholism as an addiction or a disease, and looks at its physiological, psychological, and emotional dimensions. Both the individual and societal consequences of teen alcoholism are considered. Some descriptions of violence. For Senior High readers. 2004.Teenagers talk about suicide
By Marion Crook. 1989
In exploring the topic of teenage suicide, the author looks at relationships with family and friends, coping skills, and where…
teens can get help. She stresses the importance of self-esteem and parents with empathy. c1989.The 101 most asked nutrition questions: including the 7 steps to eating for energy
By Patricia Chuey. 1999
The author is a certified fitness instructor and running clinic coordinator. She has a Bachelor of Science degree in nutrition…
and a Master's degree in sports nutrition. This book focuses on how to achieve the balance between eating purely for pleasure and eating for health and energy. 1999.The 3-season diet: solving the mysteries of food cravings, weight-loss, and exercise
By John Douillard. 2000
The author presents the results of a decade he spent applying Ayurvedic concepts to the American way of life, including…
exercise, eating habits, and stress prevention techniques. The diet follows nature's harvest: low fat in the spring, high carbohydrates in the summer, and high protein and fat in the winter. 2000.Tell me why: how young people can change the world
By Eric Walters. 2008
"I just want to know: why do you think that people treat each other the way that they do? Is…
there something that happened to you that made you want to help people? And, finally, what, if anything, do you think one kid can do to make a difference?" Responding to these questions, people including Roméo Dallaire, Robert Munsch, Marc Garneau, and Rick Hansen have shared their wisdom, experience, and convictions about how to counter suffering and cruelty. Walters also profiles five young people who have already found ways to help. For junior high readers. 2008.Sucre, sel et matières grasses: [comment les industriels nous rendents accros]
By Michael Moss, Charles Bonnot. 2014
" À partir de dossiers confidentiels, de notes internes et de témoignages d'anciens cadres de l'agroalimentaire, l'Américain Michael Moss dénonce…
sans détours les industriels qui saturent leurs produits de sucre, de sel et de matières grasses pour nous rendre dépendants dès le berceau. Le journaliste d'investigation dévoile les secrets - pourtant bien gardés - de ces géants prêts à tout pour dominer le marché, exporter leurs produits et imposer leurs stratégies marketing, malgré les graves problèmes sanitaires et sociaux que cela pose, en France notamment, où le taux d'obésité atteint aujourd'hui des sommets. " -- 4e de couv. Titre uniforme: Salt, sugar, fat : how the food giants hooked us.Strong women stories: native vision and community survival (Women's issues publishing program)
By Kim Anderson, Bonita Lawrence. 2003
A collection of 17 essays which present original and critical perspectives from writers, scholars and activists on issues that are…
pertinent to Aboriginal women and their communities in both rural and urban settings. The contributors address such issues as youth health and sexual identity; women's aging, sexuality and health; and caring for children and adults living with fetal alcohol syndrome. 2003.Teach like your hair's on fire: the methods and madness inside room 56
By Rafe Esquith. 2007
Still teaching fifth graders in a small, leaky classroom in downtown Los Angeles, Esquith fosters a wholesome climate where character,…
humility, and diligence matter and support is unconditional. For his mostly poor and Hispanic students, Esquith models two maxims: "Be nice and work hard," and "There are no shortcuts." And his students thrive! 2007.Suzanne Somers' eat great, lose weight
By Suzanne Somers. 1997
Actress Somers advocates controlling one's weight without deprivation by properly combining foods. Proposes lifestyle changes with a few simple rules,…
while still enjoying meals. Includes menus. Bestseller. 1997. Uniform title: Eat great, lose weight