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The vitamin D solution: a 3-step strategy to cure our most common health problem
By M. F Holick. 2010
Many North Americans have succumbed to the scare tactics of the dermatological community, and avoid sunlight for fear of skin…
cancer and premature aging. Thus, most of us suffer from vitamin D deficiency, which causes daily aches, pains, and fatigue, worsens serious illnesses, and diminishes the quality of everyday life. Drawing on decades of research, Dr. Holick reveals a well-kept secret: our bodies need a sensible amount of unprotected sun exposure. He offers readers an easy and inexpensive plan for reversing the effects of vitamin D deficiency and enjoying a healthier life. 2010.The summer of a dormouse
By John Mortimer. 2001
In this bitter-sweet account of the onset of old age, John Mortimer's characteristic vivacity shines through as he lunches with…
the old lags and captains of industry at Wormwood Scrubs, contemplates Barbra Streisand's legs and begins to suffer from the afflictions that cast down his father at a similar age. 2001.The South Beach diet: good fats good carbs guide
By Arthur Agatston. 2004
All fats and carbohydrates aren't created equal: the good kinds nourish you and help you lose weight, while the bad…
ones damage your body's ability to burn off what you eat. The South Beach Diet includes plenty of good carbs and fats, and this guide provides all the information to ensure that the foods you eat are compatible with the Diet. Includes food lists, shopping tips, meal makeovers and a dining-out guide. 2004.Six million people in the UK, often unnoticed by the rest of us, provide unpaid care for disabled or elderly…
relatives, friends or neighbours. Their job is long, lonely and hard, yet there is limited support and no formal training. As a result, carers suffer frequent damage to physical and mental health. This book is written for them - and also for the rest of us who don't know what being a carer is all about. The book airs such topics as sex, thoughts of murder, and dealing with the responses of friends and officials who fail to understand. 2006.The retirement time bomb: how to achieve financial independence in a changing world
By Gordon Pape. 2006
Financial expert Pape explains how to avoid a retirement crisis. Offers strategies for setting realistic goals that will help achieve…
financial security for retirement. Provides advice on pension plans, RRSPs, and government benefits, and includes tax-saving strategies. 2006.The new old: how the boomers are changing everything---again
By David Cravit. 2008
With the oldest Baby Boomers turning 60, there is talk about what it will mean for welfare rates or health-care…
costs, but what no one is saying is that they are not the same as the older people of any previous generation. The Boomers' simple act of refusing to age is creating a revolution - in education, employment, housing, health and beauty and, of course, sex. Offers a sneak preview of an entirely new society that is coming - a society in which getting your gold watch at the age of 65 will simply mean that the first half of your life is over. Some strong language, and some descriptions of sex. c2008.The new retirement: how it will change our future
By Sherry S Cooper. 2008
Economist Cooper provides financial advice to baby boomers contemplating their retirement. But she also draws from the latest literature in…
psychology and gerontology to offer counsel on how boomers can live the second half of their adult lives productively and in good health. c2008.The memory doctor: fun, simple techniques to improve memory & boost your brain power
By Douglas J Mason, Spencer Xavier Smith. 2005
Do you have trouble finding your keys in the morning or forget what you were looking for altogether? When you…
meet new people, do you often forget their names-as soon as they leave the room? Don't panic! Just because you can't remember doesn't mean you're losing your mind-or even your memory. It's more likely that stress and information overload are making it harder for you to get information into your head in the first place. No matter what age we are, the way we remember things is a process: understand and pay more attention to the steps of the process, and your memory will improve. 2007.The hungry years: confessions of a food addict
By William Leith. 2005
The text charts new territory for everyone who has ever had a craving or counted a calorie. It is a…
satirical confession of food, fat and addiction. Some descriptions of sex and some strong language. 2005.Avec le temps (Collection des idées & des hommes ; #8)
By Marguerite. 1980
Récit très simple qui vise à susciter ou stimuler la sympathie pour les personnes âgées. L'auteur a visité une vingtaine…
de centres d'accueil pour le troisième âge. c1980. (Collection des idées & des hommes ; 8)La vérité sur le sucre
By André Marette, Geneviève Pilon. 2016
Substance jadis extrêmement rare, le sucre est aujourd'hui omniprésent dans notre alimentation. Quelles sont les conséquences pour la santé de…
sa surconsommation généralisée? Est-il à l'origine de l'alarmante pandémie d'obésité et de diabète, et des nombreuses maladies associées? Le sucre serait-il, en un mot, un poison à bannir absolument, ou cette substance inoffensive que défend et promeut habilement l'industrie agroalimentaire? La vérité, comme toujours, est complexe, et les déclarations à l'emporte-pièce ne font que l'embrouiller. Ainsi, on sait qu'il n'y a pas un, mais des sucres. Ceux que contiennent naturellement les aliments. Ceux qu'on ajoute, massivement, aux produits préparés. 2016.Voyage au pays des Mi'gmaq ((Voyage au pays des--).)
By Annik Chiron de La Casinière. 2010
Au bord des chutes de Grand-Sault, dans la province du Nouveau-Brunswick, se dresse une imposante statue de femme indienne. Passé…
ce seuil, le visiteur entre en pays mi'gmaq... et dans d'épaisses forêts, zone intermédiaire que peuple la faune dont sont remplies les légendes de cette civilisation des côtes orientales du Canada. Puis viennent des villages aux habitations dispersées parmi les arbres ou concentrées autour d'une église et flanquées de jardins proprets. Les lieux de peuplement mi'gmaq n'ont pas tous cette apparence enchantée. Certains sont à l'image des relations tourmentées qu'entretinrent longtemps Mi'gmaq et Blancs. Une anthropologue observe, écoute et rend compte des aléas émouvants d'une minorité d'Amérique du Nord en pleine reconquête de son identité. 2010.Your brain is a growing, changing organ and you can improve the very structure, wiring, and functioning of your brain…
cells by what you eat and the supplements you take. Learn how to mould your brain to optimize memory, intelligence, mental achievement, and mood by eating the right foods and taking specific brain boosting supplements; from common vitamin E to alpha lipoic acid, ginkgo biloba, and Co-Enzyme Q10. 2000.La jeunesse au coeur: vers une vieillesse heureuse
By Marcelle Auclair. 1970
Joy's life diet: four steps to thin forever
By Joy Bauer, Carol Svec. 2009
L.I.F.E. stands for Look Incredible, Feel Extraordinary, so not only will you shed pounds, but you'll wake up each morning…
feeling more energized and more enthusiastic. The secret is in following these four steps: strip away negative eating habits, reprogram your appetite and discover the joys of healthy eating, use an easy-to-follow eating plan, and find your maintenance groove. 2009.Atkins for life: the complete controlled carb program for permanent weight loss and good health
By Robert C Atkins. 2003
The late physician's last book - following "Dr. Atkins' New Diet Revolution" - explains how to permanently maintain an ideal…
weight by eliminating excess carbohydrates from one's diet. Includes six months of menu plans and recipes as well as success stories by dieters. Bestseller. 2003.Leslie Beck's nutrition guide for women: managing your health with diet, vitamins, minerals and herbs
By Leslie Beck, Anne Von Rosenbach. 2001
"Leslie Beck's nutrition guide for women" provides in-depth information that is easy to understand, lifestyle-relevant, and based on current scientific…
evidence. This complete reference on women's health is written for all women - for healthy women who want to stay well and lower their chances of disease, and for women who have a specific health condition and want to do whatever they can through diet and supplements to manage it. 2001.Native peoples (Discovering Canada)
By Robert Livesey. 1993
Who were the original native peoples who lived in what is now Canada? Where and how did they live? What…
were their legends and myths, heroes and gods? The authors move from east to west, providing the history and folklore of seven native nations. Activities and a crossword puzzle are included. Grades 5-8. 1993. (Discovering Canada series)Let's get well
By Adelle Davis. 1972
Advises those who suffer from illness to select the best foods that contain the most needed nutrients for repairing and…
rebuilding a sick body. The author outlines a program to aid recuperation and includes all the practical aspects of planning diets. 1972.Être mince avec les recettes de Suzanne Lapointe
By Suzanne Lapointe, Lucie Chaurette. 1981