The Insulin Resistance Solution
Rob Thompson - 2016
But where should you start? Americans are slowly becoming ill from impaired glucose metabolism that manifests itself as a debilitating illness or chronic condition. You may try to manage one problem after another– diuretics to treat blood pressure, statins to lower cholesterol, metformin and insulin to treat diabetes--without fully realizing that the root of these issues is insulin resistance which revs up inflammation, damages the immune system, and disrupts the whole hormonal/chemical system in the body.It's time to feel better and get healthy by following a simple step-by-step plan to a healthy lifestyle. Rob Thompson, MD and Dana Carpender create the ultimate dream team in your journey to wellness.The Insulin Resistance Solution offers a step-by-step plan and 75 recipes for reversing even the most stubborn insulin resistance.The Program:- Reduce Your Body's Demand for Insulin: This is the stumbling block of many other plans/doctor recommendations. Even "healthy" and "moderate" carb intake can continue to fuel insulin resistance.- Fat is Not the Enemy: Stop Worrying about Fat, Cholesterol, and Salt- Exercise--the RIGHT way:- Use Carb Blockers: Eat and Supplement to Slow Glucose Digestion and Lower Insulin Levels- Safe, Effective Medication
The No S Diet
Reinhard Engels - 2008
No Sweets. No Seconds.* *Except on days that start with S (Saturdays, Sundays, and Special days).Developed by a problem-solving software engineer who was tired of diets that are too hard to stick with, The No-S Diet has attracted a passionate following online thanks to its elegant simplicity-and its results. Unlike fad diets based on gimmicks that lead to short-term weight-loss followed by backsliding and failure, The No-S Diet is a maintainable life plan that reminds us of the commonsense, conscious way we all know we should be eating.The book offers readers the tips, tricks, techniques and testimonials they'll need to stick with No-S for life
The New 8-Week Cholesterol Cure: How to Lower Your Cholesterol by up to 4
Robert E. Kowalski - 2001
. . now even more effective!
Robert Kowalski's personal story is legendary. By the age of forty-one, he had suffered a heart attack and had undergone two coronary bypass surgeries. A traditional dietary approach to lowering his cholesterol failed dismally, and faced with the unpleasant alternative of a lifetime on medication, he created a program that proved astonishingly effective for him -- and legions of others worldwide who used it.Today Kowalski has beaten heart disease, lives an unlimited and vigorous lifestyle, and uses no prescription drugs. Now, with new information about risk factors, exercise, and supplements, The New 8-Week Cholesterol Cure is even more powerful in fighting heart disease. It includes: The facts about homocysteine and the deadly cholesterol Lp(a) A diet that jump-starts cholesterol reduction The heart-healthy secrets of niacin, other B vitamins, and safe supplements The latest findings on exercise New cholesterol-testing methods New heart-healthy products ... and more! Arm yourself against heart disease-America's number-one killer-and increase your chances for a long, healthy life with The New 8-Week Cholesterol Cure.
Shut Up About...Your Perfect Kid!
Gina Gallagher - 2007
Narrated by two "imperfect" sisters with "special" children, the book features a collection of entertaining and heartwarming stories from parents of children with a wide range of disabilities. It will have any parent laughing out loud and viewing the positive side of raising an "imperfect" child with humorous chapters like:
Us vs. Them battle: "It's hard to hear about how good their kid is on the baseball field, when yours would rather catch real flies."
Medication: "We've met parents who feel guilty for putting their kids on meds for not putting their kids on meds even for taking their kids' meds. ("That Ritalin really helped; you should have seen me organize those closets.")
Food: "Yes, my daughter would like a Happy Meal. Just hold the meal and she'll be happy."
Marriage: "You can remember the name of Beaver Cleaver's first grade teacher, but you can't remember the name of your child's disability?"
Sports: "Do we have to follow the ball Mom? It's more fun following a bee!"
Everyday life: "Sorry I missed the bus Mom; I was practicing funny faces in the mirror."
Omega Rx Zone: The Miracle of the New High-Dose Fish Oil
Barry Sears - 2002
Barry Sears revolutionized nutritional thinking with his blockbuster Zone books. Now, for the first time Sears presents his amazing new scientific discoveries that take the Zone to a whole new level. With years of research to back him up, he maintains that consuming carefully calibrated amounts of high-quality, pharmaceutical-grade fish oils in combination with the Zone diet will offer unprecedented health benefits.Research shows that Dr. Sears’ new plan can help to treat such diseases and conditions as cancer, heart disease, Type 2 diabetes, obesity, infertility, multiple sclerosis, attention deficit disorder, chronic pain, depression, Alzheimer’s, and more. Dr. Sears’ Omega Zone offers a plan to help readers fine-tune their health to reach an entirely new level of the Zone.
Intermittent Fasting For Women: The No-Bullshit Guide To Effortless Fat Loss
Joe Petrakovich - 2016
A quick intro to intermittent fasting. Keep it simple.
My background and why intermittent fasting ROCKS!
No wasting time with pointless studies.
A simple plan to get going and integrate IF into YOUR life.
Strategies that make it EFFORTLESS.
A free weekly meal plan and grocery list!
You've heard about intermittent fasting and how people are finally reaching their weight loss goals. But what about you? Is Intermittent fasting only for male bodybuilders and gym bros? Absolutely NOT! This isn't a book about scientific studies on fasting, it's a NO-BULLSHIT guide to get you started using intermittent fasting NOW. This is the book that, when you finish reading, you'll know exactly how to begin shedding weight with the help of intermittent fasting. It is a powerful tool for both men and women and is really quite simple. Buy the book today, it's a short read and is written in a concrete and practical style, NO BULLSHIT!
The Harvard Medical School Guide to a Good Night's Sleep
Lawrence J. Epstein - 2006
Now one of the nation's leading sleep experts gives you a step-by-step program for overcoming sleep problems from insomnia and snoring to restless legs syndrome and sleep apnea.Dr. Lawrence Epstein of Harvard Medical School reveals his proven six-step plan to maximize your nights and energize your days. He explains the health benefits of sleep and identifies signs of sleep problems as he gives in-depth advice on how to:Turn your bedroom into the optimal sleep environmentFinally overcome insomniaSilence buzz-saw snoringRelax restless legsDeal with daytime exhaustionDetermine if sleep medication is right for youImprove your sleep by improving your child's sleep
Suzanne Somers' Eat, Cheat, and Melt the Fat Away
Suzanne Somers - 2001
She also includes fans' success stories and 100 previously unpublished recipes, like Deep-Fried Turkey with Fried Onions, Molten Chocolate Cakes, and Portobello Mushrooms with Bubbling Pesto.
Apple Cider Vinegar For Health: 100 Amazing and Unexpected Uses for Apple Cider Vinegar
Britt Brandon - 2014
Apple Cider Vinegar for Health shows you how to use the all-natural product in your daily beauty and health routine, from crafting a wholesome weight-loss tonic to giving your skin a lovely glow. Featuring step-by-step instructions and plenty of helpful tips, this book provides 100 apple cider vinegar solutions that help:
Control cholesterol and boost weight loss.
Relieve daily aches and pains, from muscle soreness to chronic headaches.
Treat unsightly blemishes, itchy insect bites, and sunburns.
Promote healthy skin, hair, and nails.
There's almost nothing vinegar can't handle--from frizzy hair, to hiccups, to varicose veins--and all without the need for dangerous chemicals or costly procedures. With Apple Cider Vinegar for Health, you'll discover all the benefits that a simple bottle of ACV can bring.
The South Beach Diet Dining Guide: Your Reference Guide to Restaurants Across America
Arthur Agatston - 2005
Now, with The South Beach Diet Dining Guide, Arthur Agatston, M.D. will give dieters a trusted resource to keep them on track wherever they go.The first part of the book features listings of over 75 of the most popular chain and family restaurants in America, including mall and airport listings. For each entry, the book provides an editorial overview and specific menu recommendations and nutritional information. The South Beach Diet Dining Guide focuses on what you can eat, not what you should avoid! The second part of the book covers suggestions on what to eat from different ethnic food categories, such as French, Italian, Mexican, Spanish, Indian, and Japanese.A bonus section for the business traveler will include an editorial overview and menu suggestions from South Beach-friendly restaurants in 15 of the most well-traveled cities: New York; Los Angeles; San Francisco; Boston; Chicago; Atlanta; Dallas; Cleveland; New Orleans; Kansas City; Minneapolis; Miami; Washington, DC; St. Louis; and Las Vegas.
Notorious: The Life and Fights of Conor McGregor
Jack Slack - 2017
From an unknown prospect to the first man to hold two world titles simultaneously, McGregor's knockout-filled march through the featherweight and lightweight rankings sent shockwaves through the world. But as effortless as McGregor's heroics seem, his journey was far from smooth. Just another teenager trading martial arts techniques with his friends, he chased a pipe dream with little promise of reward. No one guessed he would become the biggest pay-per-view attraction in the world. This is not another tale of an athlete born exceptional and groomed for success. It is about how one young man, through bloody-minded determination and indomitable spirit, changed the whole game.
Strength Training for Women
Joan Pagano - 2004
The book is a sensible workout plan which features two programs for all ages and levels of ability and is perfect for the home or gym.
The Magic Weight-Loss Pill: 62 Lifestyle Changes
Luke Coutinho - 2019
Luke Coutinho, co-author of The Great Indian Diet, shows us that nothing parallels the power and impact that simple sustained lifestyle changes can have on a person who's struggling to lose excess weight or suffering from a chronic disease.The first part of the book concentrates on the reason we get such diseases in the first place, while the second is filled with sixty-two astonishingly easy and extremely practicable changes that will have you feeling healthier and happier and achieving all your health goals without the rigour and hard work of a hardcore diet or fitness regime. The suggested habits, such as drinking lemon water every day or doing five breathing exercises to fall asleep, are accompanied by detailed explanations on how and why to adopt a habit. Together, these will become your magic weight-loss pill.
Still Happy: Includes "The Book of Homer"
Elizabeth Berg - 2017
Her first, "Make Someone Happy," did indeed make many people happy, and so, due to popular demand, she has put together a second volume, which includes “The Book of Homer,” a tribute to her beloved dog who recently died. "Still Happy," like "Make Someone Happy," exemplifies Berg’s gift, as the Boston Globe said, “in her ability to find the extraordinary in the ordinary, the remarkable in the everyday.”