Health & Fitness : Diets

At age forty, Jim Lavene became diabetic. It was the turning point of his life and a marker in his family's lives. He wanted answers to his disease that didn't come from a bottle or a syringe. He wanted to understand what was happening to him, mentally, physically, and spiritually. His search took him and his family in exploration of the great adventure of living. What constitutes commitment to life? How does chronic disease affect the person and their loved ones? more...

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Self-manage debilitating digestive disorders through dietary choices One of the most important ways to self-manage gastrointestinal disorders such as gas, constipation, heartburn, or irritable bowel syndrome is to choose the right foods to eat. Backed by the imprimatur of the American Dietetic Association, this guide teaches how to analyze one's diet in order to identify the negative and positive impact certain food choices can have on a digestive condition. It also points out the most common dietary mistakes people make in an attempt to manage gastrointestinal disorders, indicating how to make the best, most comfortable food choices in order to embark on the road to digestive health. more...

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A leading nutritionist offers a safe, effective, and proven alternative to yo-yo dieting. The nation's recent fat-free ''health'' craze has resulted in obesity levels up 30 percent, unchanged heart disease rates, an increase in diabetes, and a sugar consumption rate of 150 pounds per year per American! Anne Louise Gittleman's Guide to the 40/30/30 Phenomenon offers a more effective approach to healthy eating and permanent weight loss. The 40/30/30 diet provides a balance of complex carbohydrates, protein, and fat devised to make the best use of the body's hormonal responses to food, thereby regulating blood sugar, reducing stored fat, and preventing hunger and cravings. Time-tested, this user-friendly approach to restored health can be adjusted to fit an individual's biochemical makeup, including blood type. Highlights include:.:.; Latest research on essential fats and CLA (conjugated linoleic acid).; Glycemic index of more than 100 food items.; Up-to-date information on carbohydrate-connected disorders including diabetes and Syndrome X.; 21-day 40/30/30 program for various caloric needs. more...

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Changes are you already know if you're an apple or a pear. If you tend to gain weight in your belly and back, you're an apple. If your thights and derriere are the canvas on which your snack food sins are written, then you're a pear. But what does it matter? Gut or butt, too much is too much, right? Wrong!. Whether your fat is visceral (apple) or subcutaneous (pear) will determine far more than whether you select a swimsuit with a waist-whittling pattern or a thigh-hiding skirt. According to author Marie Savard, M.D., your body shape is the single most powerful predictor of future health. So much more than just another diet and weight loss book, Apples & Pears is a smart and relevant volume that shows how an understanding of body shape-and especially the hormonal/biological factors that underlie it-can alert women to their risk of heart disease, osteoporosis, cancer, diabetes or hypertension. Rich with cutting edge and scientific information never before collected in a single accessible publication, Apples & Pears is prescriptive, practical, and possible. more...

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Back in Action is an excellent, informative companion to Sarah Key's widely acclaimed Back Sufferer's Bible , answering all the most commonly asked questions about back pain. more...

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