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The Thin You Within You: Winning the Weight Game with Self-Esteem
by Abraham J. TwerskiDiets don't work. The pounds may slide off, but for too many dieters, once the food scales and calorie counters have been put away, the weight returns. Dr. Abraham Twerski, a specialist in addictive behavior, shows that it is not lack of willpower that leads to overeating but an absence of self-esteem. To develop healthy eating habits, a person must first develop a strong sense of self.With his characteristic upbeat style, Dr. Twerski explains: -The seemingly illogical compulsion of overeating and its connection to low self-esteem-The origins and evolutions of low self-esteem and how to identify common problems of a negative self-image-How to rely on yourself, instead of food, in times of stress, anger, and fear-How to deal with friends and family members who may contribute to and unhealthy self-image and eating habits -How to find the courage to change the life-long habits and where to get outside help in the form of therapy and support groupsWith Dr. Twerski's straightforward and honest approach, losing weight is redefined as gaining a sense of self and banishing diets forever.
Through My Eyes: The Story of a Surgeon Who Took On the Medical World
by Charles D. Kelman"This book may ruffle feathers and bruise egos, but its fascinating tale adds a human quality to medical research." Dr. Frank Field Through My Eyes reads like a true adventure story. From the day his high school principal told him he wasn't college material and ought to go to trade school, Charles Kelman has upset conventional wisdom - with stunning success. As a pioneering ophthalmologist, Dr. Kelman bucked the whole medical establishment in his search for a less risky, less intrusive, and more effective method of cataract removal. Today, thanks to his persistence and smarts, thousands of people can see again. The "Rocky" of medicine, Dr. Kelman recounts his early struggles to achieve a breakthrough in surgical procedure-a battle Dr. Kelman had to wage in the face of intense skepticism from his colleagues. Through My Eyes tells the stories of the many famous people whose sight Dr. Kelman ultimately managed to save, including actress Hedy Lamarr, Senator Bob Packwood, jazz musician Lionel Hampton, singer Jan Peerce, and hundreds of others. But Charles Kelman also has a burgeoning second career- as a singer, saxophonist, and comedian. To his friends and fans he's known as "Dr. Jazz." And when he's not performing cataract surgery, he's performing at Carnegie Hall in New York, Caesar's Palace in Las Vegas, the Atlantis in Atlantic City, or on the "Tonight Show" with Johnny Carson. He has appeared on the stage with such performers as Glen Campbell, the Spinners, and Lionel Hampton. Through My Eyes shows how single-minded persistence and determination pay off. While this autobiography is bound to stir controversy in the medical world, Dr. Charles Kelman's story combines scientific savvy with personal style-showing how one adventurous man, all by himself, can make good, and make a difference. Charles D. Kelman, M.D., is a practicing ophthalmologist in New York City and the author of Cataracts: What You Must Know About Them. He is a clinical professor of Ophthalmology at New York Medical College. In addition to his regular medical duties, he is currently conducting research into macular degeneration of the retina, and-in his show business career-he is writing a musical for Broadway. Dr. Kelman lives in New York City.
Toward a More Natural Science: Biology and Human Affairs
by Leon R. KassKass shows how the promise and the peril of our time are inextricably linked with the promise and the peril of modern science.<P><P> The relation between the pursuit of knowledge and the conduct of life — between science and ethics, each broadly conceived — has in recent years been greatly complicated by developments in the science of life. This book examines the ethical questions involved in prenatal screening, in vitro fertilization, artificial life forms, and medical care, and discusses the role of human beings in nature.
Tumbleweeds: A Therapist's Guide to Treatment of ACOAs
by Paul J. CurtinA practitioner's guide for the treatment of adult children of alcoholics
Understanding Hypertension: Causes and Treatments
by Timothy N. CarisA guide to recognizing and managing hypertension.
The Use of the Self: Its Conscious Direction in Relation to Diagnosis Functioning and the Control of Reaction
by F. Matthias AlexanderWhat was it that Alexander observed, and in what way was his method of observation so novel? First of all he observed that the use of the head/neck region was of paramount importance for psycho-physical functioning. Not only did Alexander delineate the nature of bodily misuse, but, more importantly, he devised a method of extreme subtlety by means of which we can re-educate our faulty habits.
The Wheatgrass Book
by Ann WigmoreThe Wheatgrass Book is written by Ann Wigmore - the woman who introduced wheatgrass juice to America 30 years ago. Ann's book contains a wealth of information on wheatgrass - from its nutrient properties to ways of easily growing it for the home juicer. Chapters include: green power from wheatgrass, how wheatgrass chlorophyll works, super nutrition from wheatgrass, how to grow and juice wheatgrass and the many uses of wheatgrass. This is a must for the person serious about incorporating wheatgrass into his or her health regimen.
Women, Health, and Healing: Toward A New Perspective (Routledge Revivals)
by Ellen Lewin Virginia OlesenOriginally published in 1985, this collection of essays expands the understanding of both health itself and the ways in which women may experience their roles as consumers and providers of health care. The authors represent a number of disciplines – anthropology, sociology and political science – and examine issues of public concern on both sides of the Atlantic. Many important health questions are discussed, including the increasing use of high technology methods on obstetrical care, HRT, the treatment of frail elderly women, occupational health, health issues of sport and fitness, and health care systems of the UK, US and Canada as they relate to women in various social circumstances.
The 17 Day Diet Breakthrough Edition
by Dr Mike MorenoThe New 17 Day Diet Breakthroughis a complete revision of Dr Mike Moreno's bestselling The 17 Day Diet, incorporating state-of-the-art research and techniques to help dieters lose weight faster and in the places they want. Adding three brand new chapters, new strategies, and more recipes, Dr Moreno ensures that his simple 17-day plan gives new dieters the most up-to-date scientific tools to help them lose weight fast, whilst giving veteran 17 Day Dieters more control and more choices as they shed pounds or maintain their ideal weight. Unlike many diet programmes that starve you down to size, Dr Moreno's revolutionary programme changes your calorie count and the foods you eat every 17 days. The variation keeps your metabolism guessing, so you burn fat every day. In addition, the book contains a 17-minute exercise programme that targets specific body parts for fat reduction, information on nutritional spot reduction and contour foods, foods that are metabolic boosters, fluids like green tea that increase satiety, and meal timing, plus lots of new recipes, inspiring testimonials and answers to frequently asked questions.
The 17 Day Diet Breakthrough Edition: The Ultimate Plan For Maximum Results
by Dr Mike MorenoIn this new edition of the #1 bestseller The 17 Day Diet, Dr. Mike Moreno includes new chapters on supplements and exercise and more than 30 new recipes to help you achieve results fast and effectively.Dr. Moreno's phenomenal bestseller The 17 Day Diet helps you shed pounds fast in a safe, effective, and lasting way. Structured around four simple steps, his proven method adjusts your body's metabolism so you burn fat every day. Now, Dr. Moreno takes the plan to a whole new level. This revised edition incorporates the most up-to-date scientific and medical tools to help you achieve rapid weight loss with even greater effectiveness. Unlike many diets that starve you down to size, Dr. Moreno's structured plan changes your calorie count and the foods you eat every 17 days. The variation keeps your metabolism guessing so that you burn fat every day. The program is structured around four 17-day cycles: Accelerate, which helps flush sugar and fat storage out of your system; Activate, when you'll jumpstart your metabolism; Achieve, a phase that involves learning portion control; and Arrive, which combines the first three cycles and helps you maintain your new, healthy habits. Two new chapters explain all you need to know about supplements that can change your metabolism and a 17-minute exercise routine targeting specific areas of the body. With new information, more original recipes, and inspiring testimonials, this edition is destined to secure The 17 Day Diet's position as a runaway bestseller!
The 17 Day Diet Breakthrough Edition
by Dr Mike MorenoIn this new edition of the #1 bestseller The 17 Day Diet, Dr. Mike Moreno includes new chapters on supplements and exercise and more than 30 new recipes to help you achieve results fast and effectively.Dr. Moreno's phenomenal bestseller The 17 Day Diet helps you shed pounds fast in a safe, effective, and lasting way. Structured around four simple steps, his proven method adjusts your body's metabolism so you burn fat every day. Now, Dr. Moreno takes the plan to a whole new level. This revised edition incorporates the most up-to-date scientific and medical tools to help you achieve rapid weight loss with even greater effectiveness. Unlike many diets that starve you down to size, Dr. Moreno's structured plan changes your calorie count and the foods you eat every 17 days. The variation keeps your metabolism guessing so that you burn fat every day. The program is structured around four 17-day cycles: Accelerate, which helps flush sugar and fat storage out of your system; Activate, when you'll jumpstart your metabolism; Achieve, a phase that involves learning portion control; and Arrive, which combines the first three cycles and helps you maintain your new, healthy habits. Two new chapters explain all you need to know about supplements that can change your metabolism and a 17-minute exercise routine targeting specific areas of the body. With new information, more original recipes, and inspiring testimonials, this edition is destined to secure The 17 Day Diet's position as a runaway bestseller!
Alchemy: A Brief History of Western Hermeticism
by Cherry Gilchrist'Packed with strange stories and shiny nuggets of information, Alchemy: the Great Work is erudite but reads very clearly. But what I admire about it most is how enlightening and enlivening it is.' - Jonathan BlackAlchemy is the art of transformation. At its simplest, the alchemist turns base metals into gold. However this is only one dimension of alchemy - at a more sophisticated level the alchemist's 'base metal' is symbolic of himself that needs to be worked upon and the 'gold' produced is the alchemist himself in his or her quest to perfect his own nature. In short, true alchemy is a discipline involving physical, physiological and spiritual work aimed at producing wholeness and enlightenment. From the origins of alchemy, both reputed and documented, Cherry Gilchrist's lively and sympathetic narrative takes the reader from the alchemical interests of the ancient Egyptians to the flowering of alchemy in the seventeenth century. She also elucidates the complexities of alchemical symbolism and examines the ways in which alchemy has developed in the twentieth century.With an introduction by Jonathan Black
Alternative Medicines: Popular and Policy Perspectives (Routledge Revivals)
by J. Warren SalmonOriginally published in 1984, and now reissued with a new Preface, this was the first systematic and evaluative investigation of the holistic health movement – the first to put its contribution and limitations in both historical and current perspectives. The book answers two essential questions: how do alternative medicines challenge the tenets of conventional scientific medicine; and could a synthesis of these alternative medicines and scientific medicine lead to a reformulation of conceptions of healing? A historical survey of medical care up to the use of scientific medicine in the 19th and 20th Centuries is followed by chapters on different traditions of alternative medicine: homeopathy, chiropractic, non-medical and spiritual healing, oriental medicine and self-care. Each considers the historical roots and development of the particular alternative medicine; describes its principles and how they relate to mainstream medicine. The concluding chapter considers social policy implications and political issues.
The Aromatherapy Handbook: The Secret Healing Power Of Essential Oils
by Daniele RymanIn Aromatherapy Handbook Danièle Ryman describes how to blend oils for a glowing skin, adding lustre to hair and preventing aging. Simple to use and packed with hints and tips, her book provides a complete guide to the healing properties of aromatherapy and its use in curing skin disorders, poor circulation, cellulite, sinusitis and bronchial troubles.
The Art of Stillness: Adventures in Going Nowhere (TED #2)
by Pico IyerA follow up to Pico Iyer&’s essay &“The Joy of Quiet,&” The Art of Stillness considers the unexpected adventure of staying put and reveals a counterintuitive truth: The more ways we have to connect, the more we seem desperate to unplug.Why might a lifelong traveler like Pico Iyer, who has journeyed from Easter Island to Ethiopia, Cuba to Kathmandu, think that sitting quietly in a room might be the ultimate adventure? Because in our madly accelerating world, our lives are crowded, chaotic and noisy. There’s never been a greater need to slow down, tune out and give ourselves permission to be still.In The Art of Stillness—a TED Books release—Iyer investigate the lives of people who have made a life seeking stillness: from Matthieu Ricard, a Frenchman with a PhD in molecular biology who left a promising scientific career to become a Tibetan monk, to revered singer-songwriter Leonard Cohen, who traded the pleasures of the senses for several years of living the near-silent life of meditation as a Zen monk. Iyer also draws on his own experiences as a travel writer to explore why advances in technology are making us more likely to retreat. He reflects that this is perhaps the reason why many people—even those with no religious commitment—seem to be turning to yoga, or meditation, or seeking silent retreats. These aren't New Age fads so much as ways to rediscover the wisdom of an earlier age. Growing trends like observing an “Internet Sabbath”—turning off online connections from Friday night to Monday morning—highlight how increasingly desperate many of us are to unplug and bring stillness into our lives.The Art of Stillness paints a picture of why so many—from Marcel Proust to Mahatma Gandhi to Emily Dickinson—have found richness in stillness. Ultimately, Iyer shows that, in this age of constant movement and connectedness, perhaps staying in one place is a more exciting prospect, and a greater necessity than ever before.In 2013, Pico Iyer gave a blockbuster TED Talk. This lyrical and inspiring book expands on a new idea, offering a way forward for all those feeling affected by the frenetic pace of our modern world.
Cancer: 50 Essential Things to Do
by Greg AndersonThis definitive guide, revised and updated with over 25% new material, empowers cancer patients and their loved ones to move beyond their disease. Greg Anderson, a cancer survivor, has designed this book for the recently diagnosed, those with recurring symptoms, and those who are well but have a lingering fear that the disease may strike again. Informative and inspiring, Cancer: 50 Essential Things to Do goes hand-in-hand with the patient's medical treatment and is an invaluable roadmap to recovery. Filled with practical, healing "action steps" that have been used by thousands of cancer survivors, the revised edition also contains important new information--including recently approved medical treatment options, updated cancer research, and Internet resources--geared toward making sense of the fast-changing world of cancer treatment and recovery. .
The Carbohydrate Craver's Diet Cookbook
by Judith J. Wurtman Margaret LeibensteinThis cookbook includes a carbohydrate-rich, nutritionally well-balanced, 1100-calorie diet, menu plans and recipes for everything called for by the diet.
Caught in the Moving Mountains
by Gloria SkurzynskiWhile on a three day hike in the mountain wilderness, two thirteen-year-old brothers must use all their skill to survive when they are confronted by an injured drug dealer and are caught in an earthquake.
Center Line
by Joyce SweeneyTo escape their abusive father, five brothers take to the road Shawn and his brothers sit around the kitchen table, eating dinner and kidding around. They're just like any other teenagers having a good time--until a groan comes from the living room, and the boys go dead silent. Their father is waking up, and he is angry. When Dad finds out that one of Shawn's brothers scratched the car, he flies into a rage, slapping his son around until the boy has no tears left. It's a horrifying scene--and one they've watched a thousand times before. That night, Shawn makes a decision. He's running away, and he's taking his brothers with him. They set out on the open road with only as much as they can carry, hoping to find a better life. But as the journey becomes more and more arduous, Shawn realizes that he and his brothers will have to rely on one another if they're going to survive.
Chinese Alchemy: Taoism, the Power of Gold, and the Quest for Immortality (Mind, Body, Knowledge Ser.)
by Jean CooperHere in one slender volume are the essentials to a tradition that dates back to 3,000 B.C. Among the topics covered here are: 1. The origins of Chinese alchemy 2. The quest for gold and immortality 3. The role of minerals and plants, medicines, astrology, yoga, and magic in Chinese alchemy 4. Alchemy in the East and in the West Chinese alchemy, largely associated with Taoism, has a recorded history of more than 2000 years, but traditionally it goes back even further, to the Yellow Emperor and his Three Immortal Ladies, some 3000 years BC. While Western alchemy was concerned with the search for spiritual and material gold, classic Taoist alchemy was a mystical quest for immortality. But like Western alchemy, it was as spiritual quest, its aim being union with the Absolute. J.C. Cooper describes the history and development of Taoist alchemy, compares it with similar traditions in India and Turkistan, and gives it context by contrasting it with the rationale of the Western hermetic tradition. As she writes in her concluding chapter: "The whole work of alchemy is summed up in the phrase 'To make of the body a spirit and of the spirit a body'...The goal of the Taoist alchemist-mystic was transformation, or perhaps more correctly, transfiguration, of the whole body until it ceases to 'be' and is absorbed into and becomes the Tao."
The Complete Guide to Health and Nutrition: A Sourcebook for a Healthier Life
by Gary NullThe ultimate sourcebook from America's leading alternative health expert.Yes, you can feel better, look better, and extend the best years of your life through proper nutrition and exercise. And there is no better guide to optimum health than this classic reference and sourcebook.Compiled by Gary Null, Ph.D., America's leading health and fitness expert, a TV regular and host of his own nationally syndicated radio program, this invaluable resource offers a comprehensive overview of protein, carbohydrates, lipids, vitamins and minerals with the facts about their role in maintaining and restoring health.Learn what's in the food you eat and what it can do for--and to--you. Discover the pros and cons of supplements, which to take, how to take them and safe and effective dosages for each. Find out: The best way to lower high blood pressure and lose weight How to know if you're getting enough--or too much--protein The role of sugar in cardiovascular disease The best foods--and supplements--to meet changing nutritional needs Why exercise is more important than diet for weight control, and which exercise is best of all The vitamin that slows down the aging process Why you may be inviting heart disease when you eliminate all cholesterol-containing foods from your dietGary Null cuts through the myths and hype and presents the facts: everything you need to know about living well every day of your life.From the Trade Paperback edition.
The Courage to Change: Personal Conversations about Alcoholism
by Dennis WholeyThe classic New York Times bestseller: Real-life stories from prominent people talking about their experiences as alcoholics. As an alcoholic himself, PBS host Dennis Wholey set out to collect the powerful stories of well-known people who have struggled with this disease. Included in this volume are personal accounts by Jason Robards, Grace Slick, Sid Caesar, Pete Townshend, Don Newcombe, Bob Welch, Graham Chapman, Elmore Leonard, and many more. Whether they come from the worlds of entertainment, as actors, authors, comedians, or musicians, from politics or sports or other public lives, they share the private nightmare of drinking and the hard work of recovery. The Courage to Change also explores how alcoholism is truly a family disease. Rod Steiger talks about his alcoholic mother; the Reverend Jerry Falwell tells about growing up with an alcoholic father; Lois Robards, Sybil Carter, and Florence Caesar relate their own stories as wives of alcoholics. How do you know if you are an alcoholic? What are the symptoms? What should you do if someone in your family is an alcoholic? Where is the help? Is there hope? With inspiration and practical advice from members of Alcoholics Anonymous, this is a book that can save lives. &“A brave and powerful work for anyone who cares about people, who desires to be more knowledgeable about human behavior.&” —Leo Buscaglia, author of Living, Loving, and Learning &“Should be required reading in every school system in America . . . If there&’s an alcoholic in your life, one of the best investments you can make is this book.&” —Detroit Free Press
Daily PrayerWalk: Meditations for a Deeper Prayer Life
by Janet Holm MchenrySince the release of Janet Holm McHenry’sPrayerWalk,thousands around the world have embraced prayerwalking as an enjoyable and effective way to improve physical health, nurture spiritual growth, and intercede in prayer for their loved ones and communities. Now, blending biblical truths with the lessons she’s learned while prayerwalking, Janet offers fresh insights and further inspiration to all who value the discipline of prayer. Just asPrayerWalkgave readers a comprehensive overview of prayerwalking,Daily PrayerWalkexplores in detail the important elements of a healthy prayer life. Whether the reader is a new or experienced prayerwalker, or one who simply wants to challenge and strengthen his or her prayer practice,Daily PrayerWalkprovides both basic and in-depth insights, new ideas, and solid answers to questions about communication with God. Readers can use this book as a thoughtful guide to a deeper prayer life or as a devotional for the days when they do prayerwalks. In both cases, this book of fifty prayer-related meditations will support and challenge them as they become men and women of prayer, strength, and discipline. From the Trade Paperback edition.
The Dancers' Body Book: With Trade Secrets on How to Become and Stay Slender, Healthy, Strong and Energetic from the Great Ballet Stars
by Allegra Kent James Camner Constance CamnerBallet dancers have the strongest, most beautiful, probably the most envied bodies in the world. How do they stay slender and willowy while maintaining the extraordinary energy it takes to perform night after night? Can a nondancer or an amateur attain a dancer's figure and a dancer's vitality? And keep it?Here, in The Dancers' Body Book, the legendary ballerina Allegra Kent discloses the health, weight-watching, and relaxation secrets of some of the world's greatest ballet dancers -- from Suzanne Farrell and Fernando Bujones to Darci Kistler and Madame Alexandra Danilova. Combining them with two well-balanced diets -- one to lose weight by and one to live by -- and an exercise regimen that can be tailored to the individual, she provides a fabulous fitness program for everyone who longs to be slimmer, healthier, and more energetic.Fourteen varied menus incorporate delicious recipes from the dancers themselves (such as Jacques D'Amboise's Wonderful Dinner Salad and Dierdre Carberry's Almond Meringue Kisses), along with calorie guides and advice on how to create additional menus using your own favorite dishes. Helpful discussions on sports and exercise systems -- ranging from jogging and swimming to the sophisticated "Pilates" workout -- are also included, and in a special chapter entitled "A Healthy Outlook," the dancers talk candidly on such issues as smoking, anorexia, vitamins, doctors, massage, junk foods, fad diets, and injuries.Dancers take meticulous care of all their equipment because training and performance depend on it. Of course, the most essential piece of equipment, the body, needs the most care of all, and that is what this book is about: how to take care of the world's greatest machine.Allegra Kent joined the New York City Ballet at the age of fifteen and was a principal dancer with the company for thirty years, during which time she created a number of starring roles in ballets by Balanchine and Robbins. The mother of two daughters and a son, she is also the author of Allegra Kent's Water Beauty Book.
Days of Heaven on Earth
by A. B. SimpsonA bookof daily devotional readings from Scripture texts and living truth.