Health & Fitness : Healthy Living

Wouldn't you like to know how to prevent your body from aging badly? The original YOU book showed how bodies work in general, and YOU: On a Diet explained how bodies lose weight and stay fit. Now in YOU: Staying Young, Drs. Michael Roizen and Mehmet Oz illuminate the mysterious mechanisms with a lively metaphor -- the modern city. What differentiates a vibrant and thriving city that ages gracefully from one that is worn down and rusted out? Despite genetic differences, which are like the geography upon which the city is built, cities age differently because of the way residents treat their education system (stem cells), power plants (mitochondria), electrical grids (brains), transportation routes (blood vessels), and landfills (fat). You -- as mayor, resident, and street cleaner -- have the power to balance your biological budget to ensure a life that's both long and strong. Thankfully, just as cities can invest in renewal and improving their repair processes, so can you. more...

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In Sink Reflections, Marla Cilley -- the FlyLady -- helped hundreds of thousands of her fans combat overwhelming household C.H.A.O.S. (Can't Have Anyone Over Syndrome). Taking a ''baby-steps'' approach, she offered little chores to do every day, to wipe out more...

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Enjoy the health benefits of richly flavorful plant-based cuisine with 175 sure-to-satisfy recipes found in The Enlightened Kitchen , based on the newspaper column of the same name. In this, her fourth book, Marie Oser helps you discover how to convert traditional favorites normally high in saturated fat, calories, and cholesterol into healthy, wholesome, and satisfying meals. These enlightened dishes are absolutely delicious, having all of the flavor, texture, and eye appeal you expect from gourmet fare – but without the unhealthy baggage that often comes with traditional ingredients. more...

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Americans are dying for a good night's sleep. Diabetes, heart disease, cancer, and depression are rising in our population. It began with the invention of the lightbulb! We just aren't getting enough sleep in sync with seasonal light exposure. This has fundamentally altered a balance of nature programmed into us. Lights Out is a wake-up call! more...

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The phenomenon known as the McKenzie Method has helped millions of people with chronic back and neck pain. In 7 Steps to a Pain-Free Life, its founder, world-renowned physical therapist Robin McKenzie, shares the innovative program that can save you from a life of pain. 7 Steps to a Pain-Free Life combines and enhances McKenzie's back and neck books that have sold more than 5.5 million copies worldwide. The 7 essential steps that make up the McKenzie Method have become the keystone for back and neck care in 35 countries, including the United States. In this easy-to-follow, fully illustrated book, you'll read about:. * Common causes of lower-back and neck pain. * The vital role discs play in back and neck health. * Easy exercises that alleviate pain immediately. * How to stay out of pain. Complete with more than 150 photos and illustrations, and considered the treatment of choice by health care professionals throughout the world, 7 Steps to a Pain-Free Life will help you get out of pain-and stay out of pain. It is an invaluable tool for better health. more...

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