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This book may save your life: Everyday health hacks to worry less and live better
By Karan Rajan. 2024
A hilarious, myth-busting survival guide that explains the weird and wonderful bodily functions that keep us alive—and how to make…
them work better for longer—from TikTok's favorite doctor Your body is incredible, but it’s also out to destroy you. Your brain is like an early computer operating system, riddled with bad code, slow to load, and more likely to watch cat memes than go to sleep. You’d be a mess without your skeleton, but it can be a bony cage if you’re tortured by backaches, niggling neck pain, and knee joints that crumble under pressure. And your nose is a design disaster, getting blocked, springing leaks, and growing random tufts of hair. You are the sum total of a lot of mistakes, trials, and errors, and you have to learn to live with them as best you can. That’s where this book comes in. Here’s everything you need to know to slow the inevitable decay that’s plagued your body from the moment of your birth. You will: • Enjoy the most epic and efficient dump of your existence • Optimize brain efficiency by putting an end to multitasking • Give your breath a sniff test to assess your health • Start treating your eye socket dumplings with the respect they deserve Here’s how to keep all your organs living in peaceful harmony so that you can enjoy a better, longer, healthier lifeRéapprenez à dormir: pour être en bonne santé (Pratique)
By Pierre Philip. 2022
Le sommeil repose sur trois piliers fondamentaux : la régularité, la durée et la qualité. Le spécialiste aborde toutes les…
maladies liées au sommeil comme l'insomnie ou l'apnée du sommeil, répond à une centaine de questions liées à la vie courante et propose des solutions concrètes, personnalisées et adaptées à chaque âge de la vie. Avec des fiches pratiques.Mise en forme: récit
By Mikella Nicol. 2023
Après une rupture amoureuse, Mikella Nicol s'entraîne intensivement pour se réapproprier sa vie. Dans le sillon de sa pratique, elle…
fera l'expérience des contradictions de l'industrie du fitness et de son idéal de beauté. À la croisée du récit autobiographique et de l'essai, déclaration de résistance au nom des portées disparues, Mise en forme témoigne d'une histoire intime et collective des corps, revendiquant le droit des femmes à disposer du leur et à circuler librementAsanas: 608 Yoga Postures
By Dharma Mittra. 2003
In 1974, the legendary “teacher of teachers” yogi Dharma Mittra photographed himself in 908 yoga postures. He printed each photo…
as an 8 x 10 and pasted them together to form a poster, creating the Ultimate Yoga Chart as a gift for his teacher, Swami Kailashananda (Yogi Gupta). Asanas collects 608 of those black-and-white photographs, each accompanied by the English name of the pose and the Sanskrit characters, brief commentary, and specific combinations for Vinyasa, Ashtanga, and Iyengar practice. There are suggestions for beginning, intermediate, and advanced yoga practitioners, as well as a list of poses beneficial for particular health problems and chakra relationships. Because it builds on basic postures, Asanas will appeal to students of any of the 100 yoga styles.Boosting Immunity: Creating Wellness Naturally
By Len Saputo and Nancy Faass. 2002
Every day, the human body fights off environmental toxins, airborne germs, chemicals in food, and any number of other damaging…
substances. How the body manages it and how people can help the process along are the subjects of Boosting Immunity. Topics include: Acidity/alkalinity, Allergies, Body temperature, Diet, Digestive flora, Nutrients, Exercise, Sleep, Working with experts in these fields, Dr. Saputo and Nancy Faass have created an informative book that provides easy-to-implement lifestyle guidelines for maximum health.Everyday Yoga: At-Home Routines to Enhance Fitness, Build Strength, and Restore Your Body
By Sage Rountree. 2015
America's leading expert on yoga for active people, Sage Rountree, shares her approach to practicing yoga every day in this…
colorful, lay-flat guide to yoga poses and routines. Flexibility, balance, whole-body strength, recovery, range of motion, focus--a regular yoga practice brings many benefits to people who lead active lives. For athletes in particular, the dynamic stretching of athlete-friendly yoga poses and properly designed yoga exercises can counteract the tightness and imbalances that come from daily workouts. In Everyday Yoga, certified coach and registered yoga teacher Sage Rountree shares the yoga positions and exercises she has developed in her own yoga studio, at Kripalu, and working with active people during her popular yoga clinics around the country. She guides experienced yoga practitioners and yoga beginners on the best ways to design and develop their own at-home yoga routines. Everyday Yoga provides endless opportunities to explore and practice yoga in your own home: How to design yoga sessions to address the whole body or specific areas How to sequence yoga poses for a satisfying practice How to create yoga routines of varying duration from 5 to 50 minutes How to make yoga poses easier or more challenging Each Everyday Yoga routine moves the spine in every direction and loosens tight hips in routines that can last from 5 to 50 minutes, leaving readers satisfied and relaxed. By sequencing several routines together, readers can build stronger, more flexible, injury-resistant bodies.The TIGER Protocol: An Integrative, 5-Step Program to Treat and Heal Your Autoimmunity
By Akil Palanisamy. 2023
Prevent and heal autoimmune diseases and live the life you want through this groundbreaking, integrative protocol. After working with patients…
in his two decades of practice, Harvard-trained Dr. Akil Palanisamy was inspired to develop The T.I.G.E.R. Protocol, an integrative treatment approach combining his work as a functional medicine practitioner with his training in Ayurvedic medicine. He has since used this simple protocol to successfully treat thousands of patients with autoimmune diseases. The protocol works to address the root cause of your autoimmunity instead of treating just the symptoms. Through the T.I.G.E.R. protocol, you will: · Address Toxins · Heal Infections · Improve Your Gut Health · Learn to Eat Right · Consciously Rest and Rebalance In the United States, autoimmune diseases affect an estimated 25 million people--it is the fastest growing category of disease. That&’s a staggering number of individuals struggling with conditions like type 1 diabetes, celiac disease, lupus, and other issues like allergies and eczema. So many autoimmune patients feel confused, hopeless, or uninformed about their diagnosis and face poor quality of life despite conventional therapy; it can take three years and visits to four different health professionals to receive a formal, correct diagnosis of autoimmunity -- even though that is the best time for early intervention in which holistic treatments can lead to major benefits. Learn how to prevent and reverse autoimmune diseases through this groundbreaking, holistic protocol.Jolene Hart—bestselling wellness book author of the Eat Pretty series—offers moms, professionals, and overextended women of every stripe day-by-day inspiration…
for bringing peace, restoration, and radical change into their lives in this empowering gift book. Well-Rested Every Day is an inspirational guide for the millions who recognize their need for rest, but lack the knowledge, ideas, or support to take action. Its pages offer 365 ideas to inspire pause, including simple tips and recipes that calm and restore the body; rituals that encourage presence, stillness, and intuition; practical applications of the most cutting-edge science on rest; and guidance on shifting habits and mindsets that block the ability to rest.Whether you&’re a stay-at-home parent, entrepreneur, caretaker, professional, or any combination of these and other highly demanding and stressful roles, it's easy to forget how—and why—rest matters, as long as we can maintain a constant busy pace. Well-Rested Every Day will show you why rest is an intuitive, brave, and even radical act—one that adds value and depth to our lives rather than removes opportunities. It will show you why rest and stillness make space for possibility—to become our best selves, to more deeply enjoy life, to celebrate all that is good in this moment and all that is to come in the future. Above all, this book is a timeless celebration of the power of rest and a woman&’s right to claim it on any day—in any moment—she chooses. This book will engage you not just for 365 days but for years to come by building a more rest-focused lifestyle one tip, recipe, ritual, or reflection at a time.The New Atkins for a New You: The Ultimate Diet for Shedding Weight and Feeling Great (Atkins #1)
By Dr Eric Westman, Dr Stephen Phinney, Dr Jeff Volek. 2010
The all-new international bestseller!Think you know the Atkins Diet? Think again. This completely updated, easier-than-ever version of the scientifically-proven Atkins…
diet has helped millions of people around the world lose weight—and maintain that weight loss for life. The New Atkins is... Powerful: Learn how to eat the wholesome foods that will turn your body into an amazing fat-burning machine. Easy: The updated and simplified program was created with you and your goals in mind. Healthy: Atkins is about eating delicious and healthy food—a variety of protein, leafy greens, and other vegetables, nuts, fruits, and whole grains. Flexible: Perfect for busy lifestyles: you can stick with Atkins at work, at home, on vacation, when you're eating out—wherever you are. Backed by Science: More than 50 studies support the low-carb science behind Atkins. But Atkins is more than just a diet. This healthy lifestyle focuses on maintenance from Day 1, ensuring that you'll not only take the weight off—you'll keep it off for good. Featuring inspiring success stories, all-new recipes, and 24 weeks' worth of meal plans, The New Atkins for a New You offers the proven low-carb plan that has worked for millions, now totally updated and even easier than ever.And Then We Rise: A Guide to Loving and Taking Care of Self
By Common. 2024
From the multi-award-winning performer, author, and activist, a comprehensive program for addressing mental and physical health—and encouraging communities to do…
the same.Common has achieved success in many facets of his life and career, from music to acting to writing. But for a long time, he didn’t feel that he had found fulfillment in his body and spirit.And Then We Rise is about Common’s journey to wellness as a vital element of his success. A testimony to the benefits of self-care, this book is composed of four different sections, each with its own important lessons: "The Food" focuses on nutrition. "The Body" focuses on fitness. "The Mind" focuses on mental health. And "The Soul" focuses on perhaps the most profound thing of all—spiritual well-being. Common’s personal stories act as the backbone of his book, but he also wants to give his readers the gift of professional expertise. Here, he acts as the liaison to his own nutritionist and chef, his own physical trainer, and his own therapist, as well as to those who act as his spiritual influences.Wise, accessible, and powerful, And Then We Rise offers a comprehensive, holistic approach to wellness that will allow readers to transform their thinking, their actions, and, ultimately, their lives.Do leg day like America's toughest firefighter, join a bicycle race in the mountains of Colorado, or get pumped like…
a POTUS with this unique and well researched collection of exercises that will encourage and inspire you to try some of the most challenging and ridiculously fun workouts at home and around the world!For most of us, exercise can be a dreaded task, one to be postponed, procrastinated, or avoided. We all know the excuses: exercise is boring; I don't have time for the gym; there's no room in my apartment; I need to be motivated. The real problem is that we're used to old fitness routines and the same monotonous gym equipment, but The Workout Bucket List promises that exercise can, and will, be fun again. Combine history, pop culture, travel, inspiration, and health and you've got the perfect book to help break down your mental barriers to shake up your fitness regimen. Author and fitness journalist Greg Presto suggests countless exercises and activities around the world—or in your very own home—for the ultimate fitness bucket list, whether it's biking with zebras, entering the Tour de Donut, climbing the tallest mountain east of the Mississippi, training like a Baywatch lifeguard, or starting your day with a workout that you might have done in the Titanic's gym. The Workout Bucket List is here to challenge you to try the world's toughest, most interesting, and fun workouts, inspiring the fitness adventurer in all of us.Electrical Power Transmission System Engineering: Analysis and Design
By Yunhe Hou. 2024
Today, there are various textbooks dealing with a broad range of topics in the power system area of electrical engineering.…
Some of them are considered to be classics. However, they do not particularly concentrate on topics dealing with electric power transmission. Therefore, Electrical Power Transmission System Engineering: Analysis and Design, as a textbook, is unique; it is written specifically for an in-depth study of modern power transmission engineering. Written in the classic, self-learning style of the original, Electrical Power Transmission System Engineering: Analysis and Design, Fourth Edition is updated and features: HVDC system operation and control Renewable energy (including wind and solar energy) Detailed numerical examples and problems MATLAB® applications This book includes a comprehensive and systematic introduction of electric power transmission systems, from basic transmission planning and concepts to various available types of transmission systems. Written particularly for a student or practicing engineer who may want to teach himself or herself, the basic material has been explained carefully, clearly, and in detail with numerous examples, which is also useful for professors. In addition to detailed basic knowledge of transmission lines, new components enabling modern electronics and renewable penetrated transmission systems are emphasized. The discussion goes beyond the usual analytical and qualitative analysis to cover overall aspects of transmission system analysis and design.The Expert Guide to Beating Heart Disease: What You Absolutely Must Know
By Harlan M. Krumholz. 2005
“Dr. Krumholz has a gift for translating jargon into clear, accessible language that the concerned reader can easily absorb.” —…
Kirkus Reviews...crammed with valuable information on key strategies that researchers have found work best to beat this No. 1 killer. — Naples Daily News (FL)Unfuck Your Eating: Using Science to Build a Better Relationship with Food, Health, and Body Image
By Dr Faith G. Harper. 2023
Food is complicated. And our relationships with food and eating are all kinds of fucked up. It doesn't help that…
cultural messages about health, diet, body image, and weight are fatphobic and often medically dangerous. Dr. Faith Harper, author of the bestselling Unfuck Your Brain and Unfuck Your Body, brings her trademark combination of science, humor, and real talk to help us work through our food, health, and body image issues and develop a healthier relationship with food so that it can fuel us and bring us pleasure. She delves into the difference between eating disorders and disordered eating and the causes and consequences of both, breaks down the difference between various behaviors, tackles trauma and other co-occurring conditions, and provides compassionate and practical steps to improve your eating habits and repair your relationship with yourself.Ganja Yoga: A Practical Guide to Conscious Relaxation, Soothing Pain Relief, and Enlightened Self-Discovery
By Dee Dussault, Georgia Bardi. 2017
“Dee Dussault has led the way in bringing the age old combination of ganja and yoga to the Western world.…
In an easy to read accessible guide she explains the many benefits to be found in a marriage between sacred medicine and hatha yoga. — Chris Bennett, author, Cannabis And The Soma Solution“Hip, user-friendly…Dussault employs both scientific studies and humor while handing out tips on safe consumption and class etiquette…though some yoga purists may resist the concept, Dussault makes an entertaining and well-informed case for the marriage of cannabis and yoga.” — Publishers WeeklyFinally-the book that we’ve all been waiting for! Dee Dussault has masterfully crafted the ideal handbook on how to integrate the vast powers of yoga and cannabis. Beautifully illustrated and creatively designed, I couldn’t recommend Ganja Yoga more highly. — David Jay Brown, author of The New Science of Psychedelics and Mavericks of the Mind“A unique method for supercharging your yoga experience….a fine manifesto….Ganja Yoga has some dynamite recipes for THC-infused smoothies and a ganja milkshake, plus tips to alter your diet to make your body more cannabinoid-friendly.” — SF Weekly“Dee’s book made me see yoga from a different perspective.” — JeffThe420Chef, author of The 420 GourmetYour Body and the Stars: The Zodiac As Your Wellness Guide
By Stephanie Marango, Rebecca Gordon. 2016
A fun, informative, and insightful handbook that takes you on a celestial journey to holistic wellness by unlocking the connection…
between your zodiac sign and your health.Most of us suffer from mental or physical ailments of one kind or another. Your Body and the Stars is a complete reference guide of the twelve zodiac signs and their relationship to healing specific body regions. By following the information in this book, you can identify your birth or sun sign to aid in the healing of various maladies including neck pain, back pain, stomach issues, and more, or work backwards by learning what regions of the body each sign represents. Each chapter integrates a self-directed program and holistic approach to optimal health whether it be both your physical, emotional, or mental well-being. Practical end-of-chapter tips, questions, and illustrated step-by-step exercises are individualized by astrological sign and include a mix of yoga, Pilates, and stretching and strengthening movements for all wishing to improve their health and become more active. Your Body and the Stars brings together a medically trained, holistic physician, Dr. Stephanie Marango, and a talented astrologist, Rebecca Gordon, whose horoscopes have appeared in Elle and on Epicurious.com. Combining their individual expertise to bring the twelve zodiac signs to physical life, Your Body and the Stars provides a lifelong guide that can both prevent and self-heal, illuminating your head-to-toe healing connection to the cosmos.It Starts Today: Mindset, Exercise, Nutrition, Sleep and Balance to transform your life
By Jono Castano. 2024
Personal trainer to the stars Jono Castano has been the motivator for thousands of powerful fitness transformations, was in-house trainer…
at Men's Health Magazine and is Founder of Acero Gym.In It Starts Today, Jono draws upon his own powerful experiences as a non English-speaking new migrant, professional sportsman and celebrity trainer to cut through the noise and share the key skills which will help make your own fitness transformation both sensible and sustainable. Detailing the five key pillars to great health and his own success; Mindset, Exercise, Nutrition, Sleep and Balance, It Starts Today provides evidence-based advice and achievable plans to help motivate you for change and overhaul your life - both inside and out. Sharing personal stories of his clients' incredible transformations with his trademark affability (including before and after photos), his recollections of youth and reinventing himself after his dream of becoming a professional soccer player ended, his numerous tips and tricks for achieving the success we are all seeking in life will be invaluable for your own transformation.Icd-10-pcs Code Book 2022
By Anne B. Casto. 2022
The 30 Plan: Why eating 30 plants a week will revolutionise your gut health
By Catherine Rabess. 2024
'The ultimate guide and go-to book for all things gut health, written by an expert' Rhiannon Lambert, BSc MSc RNutr,…
founder of RhitritionRevolutionise your gut health with this simple plan from an expert dietitianGet on board with the 30 plant challenge! Gut health goes far beyond the stomach - it is linked to how your metabolism, brain and body functions, and even to your mental wellbeing. As much as 70 per cent of your immune system lives in your gut too, so getting it into optimal condition has never been more important. The latest research shows that eating a diverse range of 30 plants a week and getting 30g of fibre a day is the best way to optimise your gut health. This book is the first to combine the two into one simple plan, and will show you just how easy and delicious doing both can be. With 60 mouthwatering recipes and dozens of practical tips and tricks for maximising your intake of plants - fruit, veg, nuts, seeds, legumes, sprouts and more ... - this is the future of plant-based eating. And best of all, it's not restrictive! Expert dietitian Catherine Rabess shows that the key to gut health is diversity, not restriction.The 30 Plan: Why eating 30 plants a week will revolutionise your gut health
By Catherine Rabess. 2024
Revolutionise your gut health with this simple plan from an expert dietitianForget your 5 a day and get on board…
with the 30 plant challenge! Gut health goes far beyond the stomach - it is also linked to how your metabolism, brain and body functions. As much as 70% of your immune system lives in your gut too, so getting it into optimal condition has never been more important. The latest research shows that both eating a diverse range of 30 plants a week and getting 30g of fibre a day is the best way to optimise your gut health. This audiobook is the first to combine the two into one simple plan, and will show you just how easy and delicious doing both can be.(P)2024 Headline Publishing Group Ltd