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Fighter's Fact Book: Principles and Drills to Make You a Better Fighter

by Loren W. Christensen

Principles and drills to make you a better fighterWith over 45 years of experience in the ring, on the mat, and in the street, Loren W. Christensen understands the daily challenges martial artists face. In this book he has put together a collection of over 400 tips, drills, principles, concepts, and exercises to give you the edge, no matter what style of martial art you practice.Discover quick and innovative ways to improve your punching, kicking, sparring, and self-defense skills--plus dozens of tips to develop speed, power, and flexibility. If you are feeling stuck or bored in your martial arts routine, Loren's no-nonsense style will get you up and training with a fire you have not felt in years. Highlights include:* 10 ways to improve your speed* 5 ways to increase your power* 10 ways to train for self-defense* 10 ways to improve health and fitness* Dozens of tips for improving kicks, blocks, and hand strikes* Guidance on psychological preparationFighter's Fact Book includes hundreds of training methods drawn from the author's vast experience, research, and interviews with top instructors from around the country. This is an essential reference for every martial arts student and instructor.

Fighter's Fact Book 2: Street Fighting Essentials

by Loren W. Christensen

No-nonsense training for street safety and survivalYou will fight how you train. That's why Fighter's Fact Book 2 presents a critical look at training and real-world applications. When you've mastered the skills taught in this book, you will truly be ready to defend yourself in some of the most desperate situations imaginable.You will learn how to defend yourself against multiple assailants, violent dogs, and knife attacks. You'll learn how to contend with close-quarters attacks and adversaries who are impervious to pain. You'll also get no-nonsense instruction on fighting wounded and the justified use of extreme tactics.Loren W. Christensen shares lessons from his decades of martial arts training and law enforcement experience. He has also enlisted a host of expert contributors:* Lt. Col. Dave Grossman* Iain Abernethy* Rory Miller* Kris Wilder* Lawrence Kane* Alain Burrese* Wim Demeere* Richard Dimitri* Mark Mireles* Tim Delgman* Dan AndersonThese men are proven survivors, and their multidisciplinary analyses will change the way you see training and fighting.The authors will show you how to make your street techniques fast and explosive, and how to prepare yourself mentally to use extreme force. These skills are not for the faint of heart. They are hardcore techniques intended to save your life or the life of a loved one.

The Fighter's Kitchen: 100 Muscle-Building, Fat Burning Recipes, with Meal Plans to Sculpt Your Warrior

by Chris Algieri

Featuring 100 muscle-building, fat-burning recipes with meal plans to sculpt your warrior body.Ever wonder how professional MMA fighters in the UFC prepare their bodies for fights?Well, you might be surprised to know it&’s as much about what happens in the kitchen as it is about what happens in the gym! The real training often starts in the kitchen, where the right meals at the right times can give fighters everything they need to be ready for their next match. Through phased weekly meal plans and expert insight on how and when to take full advantage of your body's muscle-building capabilities, you'll find yourself looking ready to step into the ring!What are you waiting for? Dive right in to discover:- 100 delicious recipes featuring easily-accessible everyday kitchen ingredients - Healthy meal plans to tailor to your specific dietary needs and goals- Top tips and expert guidance from a certified sports nutritionistProfessional bodybuilders fuel their bodies with specific nutrients delivered at precise intervals to achieve their sculpted physiques, and now you can, too! The Fighter&’s Kitchen provides expert guidance on what to eat and when to eat it, and helps you understand how your body uses what you eat to burn fat and aid weight loss, as well as build lean strong muscle.Having successfully sold 3,000 copies in its first 3 months, The Fighter&’s Kitchen is the only full-color book of its kind, with delicious recipes that have a specific focus on building muscle and burning fat. Still need convincing? Check out these riveting reviews below! &“Chris has been my in-camp nutritionist for two-plus years and has worked with me for five training camps in a row. With his help and cooking skills, I&’ve been able to train harder and make weight easier. I was instantly amazed with how much food I was able to eat and still lose weight. Many of the recipes in this book are not only healthy, but they also look and taste great!&” — Daniel Jacobs, current IBF world middleweight boxing champion and former WBA world middleweight boxing champion &“This book helped me lean up and perform better during training and competition without feeling like I&’m on a diet or having cravings. The recipes Chris give you are simple, delicious, and nutritious. It&’s an easy-to-follow lifestyle and the results have been amazing for me—and they&’ll be tremendous for you.&” — Aung La Nsang, professional MMA fighter and current ONE world middleweight champion and ONE world light heavyweight champion &“Chris Algieri is one of the biggest and most fit boxers at his weight class and is a world champion. He makes me confident that not only will I make weight, but I will also perform at my peak performance. He made specific adjustments for my body type and has a great understanding of individual needs. This book will be a great resource for anybody.&” — Dennis Bermudez, retired UFC fighter &“Chris has helped me with my diet for my entire 10-year career in mixed martial arts. He has helped with my day-to-day nutrition in and out of fight camps, my weight-cut protocol, and my rehydration program for after weigh-ins, which to me are the most important. Chris doesn&’t only tell you what to eat and when to eat it, but he also breaks down how every person&’s body is different and reacts to certain foods different and he explains why I should eat certain foods and why eating them at a specific time is so important. Having him on my team absolutely gave me a tremendous advantage over my competition. I wouldn&’t trust anyone else with my diet.&” — Ryan LaFlare, retired UFC fighter &“I&’ve been an athlete my entire life, but nutrition has always overwhelmed me. We live in a culture of fad diets. Consumers are taught to believe you need to starve in

Fighting Buddha: Martial Arts, Buddhism, Kicking Ass and Saving It

by Jeff Eisenberg

A raucous, irreverent look into the Buddhist and Martial Arts worlds Can we be martial arts practitioners and Buddhists at the same time? Can these practices actually complement each other, in mindfulness? How do we reconcile Buddhist concepts like non-violence with a fighting practice like judo, karate or jiu jitsu? Long-standing martial arts instructor and meditator Jeff Eisenberg addresses these and other questions in his own inimitable style, employing autobiographical anecdotes, along with martial arts fighting strategies, koan and sutra teachings, and Buddhist folk stories. Fighting Buddha outlines why the true test of a martial artist’s skill and of a Buddhist’s application of mindfulness is during a situation that is the least conducive for it—usually not inside the Dojo or Zendo. Challenging the belief that fighting martial arts styles are not conducive to a meditative practice, the book discusses the difference between violence and the use of force as it relates to the Buddha’s teaching of “cause no harm”, exploring the common misunderstanding that meditative moments are exclusive to only select activities. Further topics are the struggles of beginning training and practice, the importance of identifying goals, choosing a teacher and training in support of these goals. And, far from being the often-perceived ending, Jeff concludes that enlightenment and the black belt are really only a beginning.

Fighting Cancer

by Robert Gorter Erik Peper

Fighting Cancer describes the Gorter Model, an integrative, nontoxic approach to cancer treatment that mobilizes the immune system. It was developed by Robert Gorter, MD, PhD, who in 1976 recovered from Stage IV testicular cancer by using nontoxic treatment and no chemotherapy or radiation. Based on self-experience, extensive research, and decades of clinical practice, the treatment consists of supporting the immune system using fever therapy (hyperthermia), inoculation with immune cells, the use of the botanical mistletoe (Viscum album)--the single most commonly prescribed anti-cancer medication in much of Europe--supportive nutrients, and diet and lifestyle changes. Organized into three parts, Fighting Cancer presents a clear overview of the model, the research behind it, and strategies for strengthening natural immunity. Emphasizing stress reduction and minimizing toxic exposure, the authors provide practical guidance for patients: questions to ask doctors after diagnosis and advice for evaluating options, gathering information, and getting second opinions. Included are powerful testimonials from patients--most of whom have outlived their prognosis and, in some cases, achieved complete and sustained remission.From the Trade Paperback edition.

Fighting Cancer with Knowledge and Hope

by Richard C. Frank

Anyone who is diagnosed with cancer receives a frightening blow, and in many cases the diagnosis is accompanied by a bewildering array of treatment opyions. In this invaluable book, Dr Richard C. Frank offers comfort and help to cancer patients, their families and their carers. An award-winning oncologist recognised for his humanitarian approach as well as his research, Dr Frank empowers patients by unlocking the mysteries of the disease and explaining in plain language how to confront and combat it. he explains what cancer is and how it spreads, how the different treatment options work and what factors affect a patient's prognosis. With a wealth of case histories, helpful coping strategies and up-to-date information about useful resources, Fighting Cancer is the book cancer patients and their loved ones can turn to with confidence and hope. 'An important resource for patients, caregivers and healthcare professionals . . . It demonstrates the author's astute knowledge coupled with profound compassion. '- PHYLLIS OSTERMAN, The Leukemia and Lymphoma Society'This book simplifies the language of cancer medicine and its related science to a level that allows most patients and family members to understand the important concepts needed to make decisions about treatment and overall care,'-ANN A. JAKUBOWSKI, Ph. D. , M. D. , Memorial Sloan-Kettering Cancer Center

Fighting Cancer with Vitamins and Antioxidants

by K. Che Prasad Kedar N. Prasad

The most up-to-date and complete resource on the powerful benefits of micronutrients for cancer treatment and prevention • Written by the nation’s leading expert on vitamins and cancer research • Reveals how to maximize the benefits of your cancer treatment program while minimizing the side effects of chemotherapy and radiation • Shows how to counteract the carcinogenic effects of dental X-rays, CT scans, mammograms, cell phones, and other unavoidable hazards of modern life • Provides an easy-to-follow program of nutritional supplements to improve your odds of avoiding and beating cancer Despite extensive research and the development of new treatments and drugs, the U.S. mortality rate from cancer has not changed during the past several decades. Yet there are promising nutritional ways of avoiding and even beating cancer. In this completely revised and expanded edition, leading anticancer researcher Kedar N. Prasad and doctor K. Che Prasad reveal the latest revolutionary discoveries in the use of antioxidants and micro-nutrients to prevent and treat cancer--and also help with heart disease, Alzheimer’s, and Parkinson’s. Providing a simple nutritional program to follow, the authors show how micro-nutrients, vitamins, and antioxidants can enhance the beneficial effects of conventional cancer treatments, decrease their toxic side effects, improve long-term prognosis, and reduce the risk of new cancer. Explaining how antioxidants regulate gene expression and cancer heredity, the authors detail how to counteract the risks of dental and medical X-rays, CT scans, mammograms, cell phones, frequent flying, and other unavoidable hazards of modern life; reduce the oxidative stress of free radicals in the blood; and decrease chronic inflammation. Reviewing recent studies, they deflate the controversies surrounding the use of antioxidants in cancer treatment, revealing everything from the reason why many vitamins in foods are destroyed during storage to the surprising role of selenium in cancer prevention.

Fighting Fat

by Steven Lamm

Dieting is dead. Let’s focus on health instead. Short-term, restrictive diets just don’t work as long-term weight loss solutions. As soon as your diet proves unsustainable within your everyday life, you regain the weight you’ve lost while dieting, negatively impacting your biological and psychological systems as well. Sound familiar? In Fighting Fat: Breaking the Dieting Cycle and Getting Healthy for Life, wellness expert and best-selling author Dr. Steven Lamm reveals why it’s more important to gain health than to simply lose pounds. With Dr. Lamm’s individualized approach to weight reduction that’s based on your unique lifestyle, biology, and risk factors, you can start to improve your overall well-being while greatly reducing your risk of countless health complications. Groundbreaking advancements in the rapidly evolving science behind weight loss have generated many new options for people who struggle to manage their weight. From understanding the affects of prescription and over-the-counter medications to making decisions about bariatric surgery, Fighting Fat delivers Dr. Lamm’s authoritative insights and analysis of the most current and comprehensive information available.

Fighting For Life: American Military Medicine in World War II

by Albert E. Cowdrey

Fought on almost every continent, the Second World War confronted American GIs with unprecedented threats to life and health posed by combat on Arctic ice floes and African deserts, steamy island jungles and remote mountain villages, the stratosphere and the depths of the sea. Service men were assaulted by frostbite, malaria, shrapnel, and landmines. But the demands of war provoked unparalleled medical advances in the years 1941-45, as well. In a war that unleashed the technology of destruction as no previous conflict had, the tale of those whose duty it was to save lives in World War II, not destroy them, has remained untold. Now, award-winning author Albert Cowdrey has written the first comprehensive history of one of the most important yet underappreciated weapons of World War II - America's extraordinary military medicine. Cowdrey tells the remarkable story of how American units developed and implemented new technology under dire pressures, succeeding so brilliantly that World War II became the first American war in which more men died in combat than of disease. Penicillin brought the antibiotic revolution to the battlefield, air evacuation plucked the wounded from jungles and deserts, and a unique system brought blood, still fresh from America, to our soldiers all over the world. Surgeons working just behind the front lines stabilized the worst cases, while physicians and public health experts suppressed epidemics and cured exotic diseases. Psychiatrists, nurses and medics all performed heroic feats amidst unspeakable conditions. Together, these men and women improvised medical miracles on the battlefield that could not have been imagined by practitioners in peacetime. Cowdrey recalls those triumphant years when Americans, blessed with the skill, courage, and dedication of a formidable medical fighting force, achieved a spectacular victory.

Fighting for My Life: A Prisoner's Story of Redemption

by Billy Moore

'The next round in Billy's fight is pain-racked, frank and reflective . . . an inspiring piece from a man who's been to hell and back and has the scars to prove it'JOE COLE'Brutally honest, dark and disturbing. A book that tells of the reality of drugs and a failing prison system'NEIL SAMWORTH, author of Strangeways: A Prison Officer's Story'His life may have had many ups and downs, but Billy is a wonderful example of never giving up'JAMES ENGLISH'A true story of forgiveness, not only learning to forgive others but also learning to forgive yourself. An incredibly emotional story about an incredible man who's had an incredible journey'LIAM HARRISON'This time I am telling the story of my life both before prison in Thailand and what followed once I was back in the United Kingdom, my cancer diagnosis, more prison time and, finally, redemption. I am trying to understand aspects of my childhood that had a role in my eventual downward spiral into addiction, pain, misery and loss'BILLY MOOREBilly Moore spent three years in Klong Prem prison in Thailand, popularly known as the 'Bangkok Hilton', where he witnessed acts of extreme violence and sexual assault. Eventually he found purpose through taking part in Muay Thai boxing tournaments in jail. Here, he found 'a wall of human community' amongst the elite boxers and regained his sobriety. He was granted early release by the King of Thailand having excelled as a Muay Thai boxer in inter-prison tournaments. But back in the UK and a decade later - with his demons resurfacing - Billy's past caught up with him. He was caught and convicted of a burglary and was despatched to HMP Walton under then home secretary Theresa May's three-strikes rule. Billy has spent almost twenty-two years in various prisons, but since then, he has not only survived cancer, but also gone on to become a powerful advocate of boxing and anti-knife crime initiatives in the Liverpool area, training young boxers.A Prayer Before Dawn was made into a film directed by Jean-Stéphane Sauvaire and starring Joe Cole, of Peaky Blinders' fame. The film premiered at the Cannes Film Festival in 2017, but by the time it went on general release, Billy was back in prison in the UK. In this follow-up to Billy's first international bestseller, an autobiography set largely in Thailand's infamous prison system, Billy sets out to explore his experience of childhood abuse that would lead to a life of drug addiction and near-constant incarceration. After Billy's sentence in Klong Prem prison was commuted as a result of his extraordinary success as a Muay Thai boxer, he returned to the UK.In this vividly told story, Liverpudlian Billy contrasts his first-hand experience of one of the cruellest prison systems in the world with his experience of UK prisons. The result is, in part, a shocking exposé of the inadequacy of care and the lack of humanity in British prisons. But Billy's story is mainly one of rehabilitation, recovery and redemption. Rich in detail, honesty and humour, his book is a fast-paced, unputdownable read which shows how the human spirit can endure and eventually thrive.

Fighting for My Life: A Prisoner's Story of Redemption

by Billy Moore

'The next round in Billy's fight is pain-racked, frank and reflective . . . an inspiring piece from a man who's been to hell and back and has the scars to prove it'JOE COLE'Brutally honest, dark and disturbing. A book that tells of the reality of drugs and a failing prison system'NEIL SAMWORTH, author of Strangeways: A Prison Officer's Story'Billy Moore writes with such a tragic authenticity that it kept me willing for him to succeed, even as I knew he was never too far from self-destruction. It's his self-awareness that I admire - unflinching and brutal and also, it should be said, his wonderful way with words'Professor Emeritus DAVID WILSON, author of My Life with Murderers'His life may have had many ups and downs, but Billy is a wonderful example of never giving up'JAMES ENGLISH'A true story of forgiveness, not only learning to forgive others but also learning to forgive yourself. An incredibly emotional story about an incredible man who's had an incredible journey'LIAM HARRISON'This time I am telling the story of my life both before prison in Thailand and what followed once I was back in the United Kingdom, my cancer diagnosis, more prison time and, finally, redemption. I am trying to understand aspects of my childhood that had a role in my eventual downward spiral into addiction, pain, misery and loss'BILLY MOOREBilly Moore spent three years in Klong Prem prison in Thailand, popularly known as the 'Bangkok Hilton', where he witnessed acts of extreme violence and sexual assault. Eventually he found purpose through taking part in Muay Thai boxing tournaments in jail. Here, he found 'a wall of human community' amongst the elite boxers and regained his sobriety. He was granted early release by the King of Thailand having excelled as a Muay Thai boxer in inter-prison tournaments. But back in the UK and a decade later - with his demons resurfacing - Billy's past caught up with him. He was caught and convicted of a burglary and was despatched to HMP Walton under then home secretary Theresa May's three-strikes rule. Billy has spent almost twenty-two years in various prisons, but since then, he has not only survived cancer, but also gone on to become a powerful advocate of boxing and anti-knife crime initiatives in the Liverpool area, training young boxers.A Prayer Before Dawn was made into a film directed by Jean-Stéphane Sauvaire and starring Joe Cole, of Peaky Blinders' fame. The film premiered at the Cannes Film Festival in 2017, but by the time it went on general release, Billy was back in prison in the UK. In this follow-up to Billy's first international bestseller, an autobiography set largely in Thailand's infamous prison system, Billy sets out to explore his experience of childhood abuse that would lead to a life of drug addiction and near-constant incarceration. After Billy's sentence in Klong Prem prison was commuted as a result of his extraordinary success as a Muay Thai boxer, he returned to the UK.In this vividly told story, Liverpudlian Billy contrasts his first-hand experience of one of the cruellest prison systems in the world with his experience of UK prisons. The result is, in part, a shocking exposé of the inadequacy of care and the lack of humanity in British prisons. But Billy's story is mainly one of rehabilitation, recovery and redemption. Rich in detail, honesty and humour, his book is a fast-paced, unputdownable read which shows how the human spirit can endure and eventually thrive.

Fighting for My Life: A Prisoner's Story of Redemption

by Billy Moore

'The next round in Billy's fight is pain-racked, frank and reflective . . . an inspiring piece from a man who's been to hell and back and has the scars to prove it'JOE COLE'Brutally honest, dark and disturbing. A book that tells of the reality of drugs and a failing prison system'NEIL SAMWORTH, author of Strangeways: A Prison Officer's Story'Billy Moore writes with such a tragic authenticity that it kept me willing for him to succeed, even as I knew he was never too far from self-destruction. It's his self-awareness that I admire - unflinching and brutal and also, it should be said, his wonderful way with words'Professor Emeritus DAVID WILSON, author of My Life with Murderers'His life may have had many ups and downs, but Billy is a wonderful example of never giving up'JAMES ENGLISH'A true story of forgiveness, not only learning to forgive others but also learning to forgive yourself. An incredibly emotional story about an incredible man who's had an incredible journey'LIAM HARRISON'This time I am telling the story of my life both before prison in Thailand and what followed once I was back in the United Kingdom, my cancer diagnosis, more prison time and, finally, redemption. I am trying to understand aspects of my childhood that had a role in my eventual downward spiral into addiction, pain, misery and loss'BILLY MOOREBilly Moore spent three years in Klong Prem prison in Thailand, popularly known as the 'Bangkok Hilton', where he witnessed acts of extreme violence and sexual assault. Eventually he found purpose through taking part in Muay Thai boxing tournaments in jail. Here, he found 'a wall of human community' amongst the elite boxers and regained his sobriety. He was granted early release by the King of Thailand having excelled as a Muay Thai boxer in inter-prison tournaments. But back in the UK and a decade later - with his demons resurfacing - Billy's past caught up with him. He was caught and convicted of a burglary and was despatched to HMP Walton under then home secretary Theresa May's three-strikes rule. Billy has spent almost twenty-two years in various prisons, but since then, he has not only survived cancer, but also gone on to become a powerful advocate of boxing and anti-knife crime initiatives in the Liverpool area, training young boxers.A Prayer Before Dawn was made into a film directed by Jean-Stéphane Sauvaire and starring Joe Cole, of Peaky Blinders' fame. The film premiered at the Cannes Film Festival in 2017, but by the time it went on general release, Billy was back in prison in the UK. In this follow-up to Billy's first international bestseller, an autobiography set largely in Thailand's infamous prison system, Billy sets out to explore his experience of childhood abuse that would lead to a life of drug addiction and near-constant incarceration. After Billy's sentence in Klong Prem prison was commuted as a result of his extraordinary success as a Muay Thai boxer, he returned to the UK.In this vividly told story, Liverpudlian Billy contrasts his first-hand experience of one of the cruellest prison systems in the world with his experience of UK prisons. The result is, in part, a shocking exposé of the inadequacy of care and the lack of humanity in British prisons. But Billy's story is mainly one of rehabilitation, recovery and redemption. Rich in detail, honesty and humour, his book is a fast-paced, unputdownable read which shows how the human spirit can endure and eventually thrive.

Fighting for My Life: How to Thrive in the Shadow of Alzheimer's

by Jamie TenNapel Tyrone Marwan Noel Sabbagh John Hanc

A practical, helpful guide on how to fight back against Alzheimer&’s disease—with expert medical advice and one woman&’s inspiring personal journey.Jamie Tyrone was forty-nine years old when she learned by accident through genetic testing that she had a 91% chance of getting Alzheimer's disease. She was shocked, but after an initial bout with depression she decided to take action rather than concede defeat.Jamie teamed up with Dr. Marwan Sabbagh, a renowned neurologist, and together they created a resource detailing not just Jamie's experience, but expert medical advice for anyone facing the disease.This book is a practical, helpful guide for those who know they&’re at greater risk of contracting Alzheimer&’s disease. With cutting-edge medical guidance from Dr. Sabbagh about the true nature of Alzheimer&’s, the risks involved, and daily steps you can take to protect yourself, Jamie&’s story will encourage and empower you.In Fighting for My Life, readers will:Gain expert medical advice from Dr. Sabbagh on how to fight back against the diseaseDiscover the pros, cons and possible dangers of genetic testingWitness a first-hand account of how to deal with the shadow of Alzheimer&’s disease through Jamie&’s storyIf Alzheimer&’s has affected your life or the life of someone you know, this book is for you. You&’ll be armed with information and ready to tackle Alzheimer&’s head-on.

Fighting for Our Lives: My Battle With Cancer to Save My Baby and Myself

by Heather Choate

At age twenty-nine, Heather Choate was diagnosed with breast cancer. She was also ten weeks pregnant with her sixth child. Her unborn baby was threatened by the fast-spreading cancer that already spread to her lymph nodes. Doctors told her she needed to abort her baby to save her own life. Heather responded: “I’d rather die than take the life of my baby.” Together with her husband, Heather was determined to save her baby—and be there to raise it. The journey pushed them to the edge of their stamina, tested the strength of their relationships, and taught them that sometimes faith can be a literal lifeline. Many of us might crumble under such circumstances, but Heather found strength in the knowledge that life isn’t merely about what happens to you; it’s about what you do when it happens. Fighting for Our Lives will take you on a journey of self-examination and of making the choice to find joy in the present. It’s a book that could actually change your life. What you’ll learn in Fighting for Our Lives: Don’t just survive challenges, thrive through them; How to use your power of choice, because it’s not what happens to you that matters, it’s what you do about it; Practical ways that faith sustains and strengthens us; How to deal with doubt and insecurity; The best ways to release negativity and find forgiveness; How to trust your inner voice.

Fighting Polio

by Mary Colson

Some of public medicine's greatest triumphs as well as ongoing struggles are highlighted in this examination of a modern plague. Historical background, along with describing polio's causes and effects, the authors focus chiefly on current incidence, treatments, public awareness campaigns, and research toward cures.

Fighting Stress in 10 Points

by Antonio Costa Camille Levy

Stress is not inevitable. The fight against its most harmful effects depends largely from a state of mind, a healthy lifestyle and constant vigilance towards it. This book addresses 10 points that allow, to limit the effects in everyday life, easily and quickly.

Fighting Toxics: A Manual for Protecting your Family, Community, and Workplace

by John O'Connor Barry Commoner Gary Cohen Barry National Toxics Campaign

Fighting Toxics is a step-by-step guide illustrating how to investigate the toxic hazards that may exist in your community, how to determine the risks they pose to your health, and how to launch an effective campaign to eliminate them.

Fighting Weight: How I Achieved Healthy Weight Loss with "Banding," a New Procedure That Eliminates Hunger—Forever

by Khaliah Ali Dr. George Fielding Lawrence Lindner

“A good combination of scientific information and personal narrative, this title belongs in all public libraries.” — Library Journal

El filo de la navaja: La necesidad de una revolución en la conciencia (OSHO habla de tú a tú #Volumen)

by Osho

Una revolución de la conciencia que vaya de lo personal a lo global y de lo mundano a lo trascendente. Vivimos en un mundo en crisis cuya realidad, a menudo, no sabemos cómo abordar. La tecnología, la ciencia y la explotación económica parecen ser las únicas máximas de hoy en día, en detrimento del crecimiento y la madurez de nuestra conciencia humana, y nuestra sociedad parece abocada al abuso de poder y a la destrucción de nuestro ecosistema. Sin embargo, en este libro, Osho nos recuerda que no es la primera vez que la humanidad encara tiempos azarosos, y nos insta a transitar por el filo de la navaja, a hacer un esfuerzo por revolucionar nuestra conciencia, obligarla a pasar de lo mundano a lo trascendente y tratar de alcanzar nuestro propio crecimiento y el de nuestro hermoso planeta.

Filosofía para exploradores polares

by Erling Kagge

Dieciséis lecciones prácticas que invitan a adoptar un espíritu de explorador en lo cotidiano. Vuelve el filósofo aventurero para revelarnos lo que la supervivencia en las condiciones más extremas puede enseñarnos sobre cómo llevar una vida más gratificante. Filosofía para exploradores polares destila la sabiduría y la experiencia que ha adquirido Erling Kagge en las expediciones que lo han llevado a los confines de la tierra y a los límites de la resistencia humana. Cultivar el optimismo, elegir el momentoidóneo para levantarnos por la mañana, descubrir nuestros placeres simples y aprender a sentirnos cómodos en soledad son algunos de sus secretos, solo aparentemente sencillos. Este libro demuestra que las enseñanzas de sus expediciones tienen una aplicación maravillosa y sorprendente a nuestras vidas y pueden ayudarnos a llevar una vida mucho más plena incluso en la comodidad de nuestros hogares. Lo verdaderamente arriesgado es renunciar a descubrir el auténtico sabor de la vida. Reseñas: «Erling Kagge es un aventurero filosófico, o quizá un filósofo aventurero.» The New York Times «¿Quién mejor que un avezado explorador para hablarnos del silencio? El silencio está en todos lados. Basta con reconocerlo y saborearlo. Toda una filosofía de vida. Y también una nueva forma de lujo que ya tiene numerosos adeptos.» Le Figaro Magazine (sobre El silencio) «Una valiosa guía en la que Kagge da cuenta de los inestimables beneficios de encontrar la quietud. Para él, desconectar no significa alejarse del mundo. Al contrario: se trata de disfrutar más intensamente de la vida y de la compañía.» L'Express (sobre El silencio)«Un autor para estos tiempos ruidosos que transmite una calma y una perspectiva poco comunes y profundamente redentoras.» Alain de Botton

El fin de las alergias alimentarias: El primer programa para prevenir y revertir la epidemia de nuestros cuerpos

by Kari Nadeu Sloan Barnett

El primer programa para prevenir y revertir la epidemia de nuestros tiempos. En el mundo hay millones de niños y adultos que día a día enfrentan serias dificultades de salud a causa de las alergias alimentarias, las cuales pueden provocar desde una urticaria leve hasta la constricción de las vías respiratorias. El fin de las alergias alimentarias es un programa pensado para toda la familia, validado científicamente y enfocado en reentrenar el sistema inmunológico para que deje de tratar a los alimentos como enemigos, a fin de prevenir y revertir los efectos de estas alergias. La clave, nos dice la doctora de la Universidad de Stanford, Kari Nadeau, está en la inmunoterapia, una técnica de reintroducción gradual y controlada de un alérgeno al cuerpo, que se explica a detalle en estas páginas. Además de la investigación de la doctora Nadeau, Sloan Barnett, autora bestseller de The New York Times y madre de dos niños con alergias alimentarias, suma a este libro una perspectiva indispensable para manejar y liberar ese miedo continuo a los alérgenos.

Fin de vie: Réflexions sur l’accompagnement des mourants

by Ann Richardson

Une mise en lumière des soins de fin de vie. La mort est un sujet gênant. Personne n'aime penser à ce que seront ses derniers jours. Mais s'il nous arrive d'y réfléchir, nous souhaitons qu'ils soient paisibles et tranquilles et nous voulons avoir la chance de pouvoir dire au revoir à nos proches. « Fin de vie : quand soigner est un privilège » vous entraîne dans les coulisses des soins palliatifs où vous vous rendrez compte des efforts énormes que font les infirmières, les médecins, les aumôniers et d'autres, y compris un chef cuisinier plein de bon sens, pour créer ce calme auquel nous aspirons tous. Peut-être vous intéressez-vous aux soins palliatifs pour un proche ? Peut-être vous demandez-vous si vous êtes fait pour travailler dans ce domaine ? Ou bien peut-être avez-vous simplement besoin d'être inspiré par le meilleur de l'humanité ? Ce livre est fait pour vous. VIVEMENT SALUÉ par la British Medical Association en 2008. « Des réflexions simples sur des sujets complexes dans le domaine des soins qui résonnent longtemps après en avoir terminé la lecture. » Newsletter du Cancer Nursing Forum, Royal College of Nursing « Un livre facile à lire qui surprendra de nombreux lecteurs par sa légèreté, son humanité et son ton rafraîchissant. Je le conseillerais à toute personne qui s’inquiète de sa propre fin de vie ou de celle d’un proche. » Dr Nansi-Wynne Evans, généraliste, BMA Medical Book Competition

El fin del Alzheimer: El primer programa para prevenir y revertir el deterioro cognitivo

by Dale Bredesen

Todos sabemos de alguien que le ha ganado la batalla al cáncer, pero nadie conoce ningún sobreviviente de Alzheimer... hasta ahora. El doctor Dale E. Bredesen, experto en enfermedades neurodegenerativas reconocido internacionalmente, reúne en esta obra los resultados de más de treinta años de investigación médica de vanguardia para crear un sofisticado e innovador programa, práctico y fácil de seguir, con un objetivo sin precedentes: prevenir y revertir los devastadores efectos del Alzheimer y otras formas de inflamación cerebral. En este libro aprenderemos que el Alzheimer no es una sola enfermedad, como se considera desde el punto de vista terapéutico, sino la suma de varios trastornos altamente influenciados por desequilibrios en 36 factores metabólicos capaces de detonar "encogimiento" cerebral. Este libro explica el protocolo científico diseñado para reequilibrar esos mecanismos por medio de ajustes al estilo de vida, incluyendo micronutrientes, niveles hormonales, estrés y calidad del sueño. Bredesen explora el papel central que desempeña la alimentación en el deterioro cognitivo, así como la importancia de la autofagia, la cual implica un estricto ayuno nocturno. Los resultados son sorprendentes: de los diez primeros pacientes atendidos con el protocolo aquí descrito, nueve mostraron una reversión significativa durante los primeros meses del tratamiento, y desde entonces son cientos los pacientes y especialistas médicos que han atestiguado la insólita mejoría. Prepárate para descubrir aquí el inicio de una nueva era: el comienzo del fin del Alzheimer.

El fin del Alzheimer

by Dale E. Bredesen

Todos sabemos de alguien que le ha ganado la batalla al cáncer, pero nadie conoce ningún sobreviviente de Alzheimer... hasta ahora. El doctor Dale E. Bredesen, experto en enfermedades neurodegenerativas reconocido internacionalmente, reúne en esta obra los resultados de más de treinta años de investigación médica de vanguardia para crear un sofisticado e innovador programa, práctico y fácil de seguir, con un objetivo sin precedentes: prevenir y revertir los devastadores efectos del Alzheimer y otras formas de inflamación cerebral. En este libro aprenderemos que el Alzheimer no es una sola enfermedad, como se considera desde el punto de vista terapéutico, sino la suma de varios trastornos altamente influenciados por desequilibrios en 36 factores metabólicos capaces de detonar "encogimiento" cerebral. Este libro explica el protocolo científico diseñado para reequilibrar esos mecanismos por medio de ajustes al estilo de vida, incluyendo micronutrientes, niveles hormonales, estrés y calidad del sueño. Bredesen explora el papel central que desempeña la alimentación en el deterioro cognitivo, así como la importancia de la autofagia, la cual implica un estricto ayuno nocturno. Los resultados son sorprendentes: de los diez primeros pacientes atendidos con el protocolo aquí descrito, nueve mostraron una reversión significativa durante los primeros meses del tratamiento, y desde entonces son cientos los pacientes y especialistas médicos que han atestiguado la insólita mejoría. Prepárate para descubrir aquí el inicio de una nueva era: el comienzo del fin del Alzheimer.

El fin del alzheimer. El programa

by Dale Bredesen

«Un libro que […] ilumina nuestra lucha en la oscuridad, ofrece un camino científico claro para terminar el azote de una enfermedad que roba la mente a millones». Doctor Mark Hyman, autor de los bestsellers Come grasa y adelgaza y La solución del azúcar en la sangre. En El fin del Alzheimer, Dale Bredesen expuso la ciencia de­ trás de su revolucionario y novedoso protocolo, el primero en prevenir y revertir los síntomas de la enfermedad de Alzheimer. En esta ocasión, traza a detalle el programa que aplica con sus propios pacientes, en su consultorio. Es tan accesible que se puede modificar para cubrir las necesidades de cualquier persona, a cualquier edad. Lo que conocemos como enfermedad de Alzheimer es más bien una respuesta protectora del cerebro ante una gran variedad de agresiones: inflamación, resistencia a la insulina, toxinas, infecciones, niveles inadecuados de nutrientes, hormonas y factores de crecimiento. Pero gracias a la investigación cien­tífica del doctor Bredesen, hoy podemos descubrir exacta­mente que detonan esas agresiones y evitarlas al mejorar nuestra alimentación y estilo de vida. Con anécdotas inspiradoras de pacientes que ya han revertido su deterioro cognitivo y progresan de manera cotidiana, este libro brin­da una esperanza sin precedente para quienes padecen esta enfermedad, la cual ya ha dejado de ser mortal. [Críticas/Reseñas]

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