Health & Fitness : Diets

Kastner's Chinese Nutrition Therapy is an excellent introduction to Chinese dietetics for both, students and practitioners of Chinese medicine. - I wholeheartedly endorse his book. Nigel Wiseman For millennia, the Chinese have taught that a healthy, appropriate diet is an integral part of maintaining good health and healing myriad disorders, from the common cold and morning sickness to heart disease and diabetes. more...

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A raw food diet is a purely healthy diet. More people than ever are turning to a raw food diet. In this guide, readers will find the secrets to raw food weight loss; how raw foods can heal the body and boost energy and enthusiasm; information on the anti-aging properties of raw food; and 100+ recipes that show how raw foods can be combined into delectable meals. a Fully explains the benefits of this increasingly popular diet choice, plus presents a mini cookbook that gets readers started on their new regimen a Recently published studies indicate that rheumatoid and fibromyalgia patientsawho number in the millionsacan benefit from an uncooked vegan diet rich in antioxidants, lactobacilli, and fiber more...

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You're no idiot, of course. You take a vitamin every day, sometimes order the fruit cup instead of the cheesecake, and even take the stairs now and then. But when it comes to working the five food groups into your diet and staying on a realistic exercise program, you feel like you're ordering sushi without a picture menu. Put down that bag of chips! The Complete Idiot's Guide to Total Nutrition, Second Edition , gives you everything you need to know about eating healthy and staying fit - a nutrition tune-up for life! You'll feel confident reading nutrition labels, planning your meals and your shopping, and managing your weight. more...

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Covers the latest treatments and drugs, plus side effects. The fun and easy way to get your cholesterol under control and live a long, healthy life. Need to get your cholesterol in check? This easy-to-follow guide gives you the latest on lowering your numbers and maintaining healthy cholesterol levels. You'll see how to eat and exercise properly, use vitamins and supplements, and quit unhealthy habits. You'll also get new information on prescription drugs and the benefits of moderate drinking. Carol Ann Rinzler has written more than 20 books on health and nutrition. Martin W. Graf, MD, has been a doctor of internal medicine for over 30 years. Discover how to:. Know your cholesterol risk. Understand "good" and "bad" cholesterol. Follow a cholesterol-lowering diet. Avoid dangerous drugs. Reduce your risk of heart attack. more...

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" The Craving Cure is a wonderful resource for personal insight and transformation.". --Caroline Myss, Ph.D. Author of Entering the Castle and Anatomy of the Spirit. Free yourself from food addictions!. Excessive consumption of sugar in all its forms--including simple carbohydrates, caffeine, alcohol--can lead to weight problems, fatigue, anxiety, depression, and other mental and physical disorders. Whatever you are craving weakness, this book will give you the knowledge and techniques you need to overcome it. The Craving Cure will help you: Understand the psychological and physical basis of food addictions; Use affirmations, imagery, and relaxation techniques to overcome your addictions; Develop a healthier, more satisfying lifestyle--without feeling deprived--through the author's two-week detox program more...

Price: $16.95