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  • The Warrior Dietby Ori Hofmekler

    North Atlantic Books 2009; US$ 12.95

    Along with the many benefits of leisure-class living comes obesity and its attendant ailments. In The Warrior Diet, Ori Hofmekler looks not forward but backward for a solution–to the primal habits of early cultures such as nomads and hunter-gatherers, the Greeks, and the Romans. Based on survival science, this book proposes not ordinary dietary changes but rather a radical yet surprisingly simple lifestyle overhaul. Drawing on both scientific studies and historical data, Hofmekler argues that robust health and a lean, strong body can best be achieved by mimicking the classical warrior mode of cycling —working and eating sparingly (undereating) during the day and filling up at night. Specific elements from the Warrior Diet Nutritional... more...

  • The Beauty Detox Solutionby Kimberly Snyder

    Harlequin 2011; US$ 12.99

    Nutritionist and beauty expert Kimberly Snyder helps dozens of A-list celebrities get red-carpet ready--and now you're getting the star treatment. more...

  • 365 Days of Healthy Eating from the American Dietetic Associationby American Dietetic Association (ADA); Duyff

    John Wiley & Sons, Inc. 2004; US$ 14.95

    "A daily guide that should be on everyone's nightstand or kitchen table." -Marianne Smith Edge, MS, RD, LD, FADA, President, American Dietetic Association As a health-conscious reader, you already know all about the benefits of healthy eating and active living. But some days it's harder than others to put that knowledge to good use. Smart eating and an active lifestyle should be easy and enjoyable, not a chore! Let 365 Days of Healthy Eating from the American Dietetic Association show you an easier way to start living a healthier lifestyle, one day at a time. Bestselling author and nutrition expert Roberta Larson Duyff provides easy-to-implement hints, tips, and strategies for: * Having a smart eating mindset * Making easy everyday food choices... more...

  • Health Behavior and Health Educationby Karen Glanz; Barbara K. Rimer; K. Viswanath

    John Wiley & Sons, Inc. 2008; US$ 80.00

    This fourth edition of the classic book, Health Behavior and Health Education: Theory, Research, and Practice provides a comprehensive, highly accessible, and in-depth analysis of health behavior theories that are most relevant to health education. This essential resource includes the most current information on theory, research, and practice at individual, interpersonal, and community and group levels. This edition includes substantial new content on current and emerging theories of health communication, e-health, culturally diverse communities, health promotion, the impact of stress, the importance of networks and community, social marketing, and evaluation. more...

  • Prescription for Nutritional Healingby Phyllis A. Balch

    Penguin Group Inc. 2008; US$ 11.95

    A convenient, pocket-sized guide to today’s most effective dietary supplements. Prescription for Nutritional Healing: The A-to-Z Guide to Supplements draws on America’s number-one bestselling guide to natural health, Prescription for Nutritional Healing, to present authoritative information about some 350 of the most important dietary supplements available today, in a handy, redesigned format. Newly revised and expanded, it details how these supplements work, how to use them, and what to look for when choosing them. This revised edition incorporates the latest medical information, including updated dosage recommendations, as well as current information about vitamin E and vitamin B12. Here is a straightforward, easy-to use guide to... more...

  • ChiWalkingby Danny Dreyer; Katherine Dreyer

    Simon & Schuster 2009; US$ 12.99

    A revolutionary program that blends the health benefits of walking with the core principles of T'ai Chi to deliver maximum physical, mental, and spiritual fitness The low-impact health benefits of walking have made it one of the most popular forms of daily exercise. Yet few people experience all the benefits that walking can offer. In ChiWalking, Danny and Katherine Dreyer, well-known walking and running coaches, teach the walking technique they created that transforms walking from a mundane means of locomotion into an intensely rewarding practice that enhances mental, emotional, and physical well-being. Similar to Pilates, yoga, and T'ai Chi, ChiWalking emphasizes body alignment and mindfulness while strengthening the core muscles... more...

  • Total Heart Rate Trainingby Joe Friel

    Ulysses Press 2006; US$ 15.95

    Total Heart Rate Training shows anyone participating in aerobic sports, from novice to expert, how to increase the effectiveness of his or her workout. It's like having a personal trainer guide the reader step-by-step during exercise. By following the author's carefully constructed program and utilizing a heart rate monitor, readers can coach themselves — knowing when to push harder and when to back off. This guide teaches readers how to use the latest tools, including training analysis software and new high-tech intensity measuring devices, for precise training that practically guarantees success while minimizing the chance of injury. The author also makes it easy to use new gizmos such as power meters and GPS units that allow... more...

  • A Mindfulness-Based Stress Reduction Workbookby Bob Stahl; Elisha Goldstein; Jon Kabat-Zinn; Saki Santorelli

    New Harbinger Publications 2010; US$ 24.95

    In A Mindfulness-Based Stress Reduction Workbook , two mindfulness-based stress reduction (MBSR) experts present a step-by-step, eleven-week program for effective stress reduction based on the concepts in Jon Kabat-Zinn's groundbreaking Full Catastrophe Living . more...

  • Physical Activity and Psychological Well-Beingby Stuart Biddle; Kenneth Fox; Stephen Boutcher

    Routledge 2000; US$ 67.95

    This book was commissioned by Somerset Health Authority to provide an updated overview of the case for exercise and mental health promotion. more...

  • Stress Managementby Richard Pettinger

    John Wiley & Sons, Ltd. 2001; US$ 12.99

    Fast track route to mastering all aspects of stress management Covers all the key techniques for reducing stress in yourself and your organization, from managing conflict to dealing with bullying and discrimination, and from ensuring a safe physical environment to improving labour relations Examples and lessons from businesses that have successfully tackled stress, including Nike, Sony and Semco Inc, and ideas from the smartest thinkers, including Elaine Sternberg and Charles Handy Includes a glossary of key concepts and a comprehensive resources guide ExpressExec is a unique business resource of one hundred books. These books present the best current thinking and span the entire range of contemporary business practice. Each book... more...