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Over 120 new, unmissable recipes from the creators of a plant-based revolution. Discover a whole world of quick eats, weeknight suppers, showstopping feasts, and incredible sweet treats – all using the power of plants. A year after their first cookbook, BOSH!, took the world by storm, Henry and Ian are back to show you just how versatile cooking with veg can be.
Why do some people get really sick, even die from flu, while others don’t? Colds and flu, including Covid-19, are viral diseases that a healthy immune system should be able to fight off with natural immunity. But what is a healthy immune system and how can you promote your own immune power with diet and nutritients? This book explains:
A proven plan to reverse prediabetes and type 2 diabetes with manageable changes to improve your life. If you are struggling with type 2 diabetes, obesity, or hypertension, you should know two important things:
1) It is not your fault. The truth is that the hardship caused by type 2 diabetes is fueled by profit-seeking food manufacturers. And while it is easy to place blame on the food industry, it is also important to understand our own roles in creating these circumstances. You might wonder why, if type 2 diabetes is reversible, it is commonly treated as a lifelong condition. The answer might shock you: It is being treated that way because it is profitable to treat it that way. It is a lot more profitable to sell drugs to treat lifelong conditions than to show people how to turn them around. But here's the good news: it doesn't have to be this way. In this book, Eric Edmeades and Dr. Ruben Ruiz give you a solid, step-by-step plan that just might reverse the condition for you. Over the course of 9 weeks, you'll learn how to make subtle changes to your lifestyle and deep changes to your psychology. You'll look at what you eat, when you eat it, and why you eat it. You'll begin to move your body into a primarily fat-burning metabolism and away from your current sugar-burning metabolism, learn more about seasonal eating, and reap the benefits of cyclical eating patterns. By the end of this program, you will have a clear understanding of the way the seasons work in concert with your body, and how you can turn around your type 2 diabetes and maintain a healthy lifestyle.
The ancient Greeks trained in the nude in the gymnasium and also competed in the buff in the Olympic Games – they literally had skin in the game. The ancient Greek word for gymnasium – gumnasia – means to train naked. However, the ancient Greek gyms were not just for physical training but also had dedicated spaces for intellectual exercise, for philosophy, teaching and conversation. To train naked is to show up just as you are – no pretences, no masks, no BS. We train to compete, we practise in order to nail a presentation. We should also be training to become better human beings, to craft meaningful lives, do work that matters, and to thrive in chaos. Pierre du Plessis’s daily reflections, meditations and practices presented in this book are a call to train naked, to practise for the ultimate marathon, and to have skin in the game. Train Naked is a curated selection of short reflections – prompts to get skin in the game – on building a meaningful life and doing work that matters. Combined with a selection of ancient practices, such as meditation, Pierre’s thoughts and ideas aim to inspire each reader to take charge, to try, to act, to learn and to do.
Learn all about your body and mind in this dynamic new fact-filled
children’s book from #1 bestselling author and global fitness
phenomenon Joe Wicks!
Firming and toning waist control with an immediate slimming effect: they instantly smooth your silhouette. They immediately flatten your tummy, smooth your waist. It is also breathable, fresh, and soft on the skin.
Transform your health in ten simple steps - why strength is the magic bullet for ageless energy and longer life. What if you could take a medicine that reduces your chances of frailty, weakness, osteoporosis, preventable injury and early death by a factor of five? Something that dramatically increases your chance of a happy, healthy and independent older age? Currently, no such medicine exists, but these rewards are within easy reach, and the answer is simple: strength building. In this groundbreaking book, renowned Osteopath David Vaux unveils decades of scientific research on strength and the musculoskeletal system. He explains why getting stronger is one of the simplest, cheapest and most life-changing things you can do - and unveils a simple ten-step strength plan that will empower you to embark on your journey towards a stronger and healthier life. 10-Step Strength Plan: Simple, easy-to-achieve steps to building strength and actionable guidance: With a comprehensive 10-step strength plan, "Stronger" provides readers with a clear roadmap to follow. The book breaks down the process of building strength into manageable steps, ensuring that readers can easily implement the strategies and techniques outlined to achieve tangible results. Like a strength version of a pension plan, the earlier we start investing in our strength, the better our older age will be. Stronger is the definitive guide to unlocking a life full of vitality and health, explaining the what, why and how strength is key to longevity right up to your last day on this planet.
This book will take you on Andy's personal journey of recovery, giving you a direct window into how it felt mentally and physically to suffer a heart attack. This came as a huge shock to Andy, not least because he didn't smoke or drink but was leading what he thought was a perfectly healthy lifestyle. He shares his darker moments of fear and depression and how he learned to master his negative thoughts. It is written to pay respects to all those around the world who face up against serious illness, be that mental or physical, look it square in the eye and tell it to**CK OFF.
***THE INSTANT SUNDAY TIMES BESTSELLER*** "Jessie (a.k.a. the Glucose Goddess) takes you on a fun and informative journey to understand how food affects your sugar spikes and your health. This practical guide is full of wonderful tips and hacks on how and what to eat; a must for anyone who wants to understand their body and improve their health." - Professor Tim Spector, author of Diet Myth and Spoon Fed, professor of genetic epidemiology at King's College, London "Glucose Revolution will help you feel better, cut cravings, connect with yourself, balance your hormones, live longer, teach you science and put a smile on your face along the way. This book is one of my references - don't wait to read it." - Davinia Taylor, British actor and #1 Sunday Times bestselling author of It's not a Diet Dietary science is on the move. For decades, people were wrongly focused on reducing fat and calories, whereas we now know that the real trouble-makers are the foods that deregulate our blood sugar levels. In writing both clear and empathetic, biochemist Jessie Inchauspe explains why blood sugar spikes are so bad for us and how to flatten those spikes to transform our health. By analysing decades of research and running thousands of original experiments on herself wearing a continuous glucose monitor, she has distilled 10 simple and surprising hacks that can be easily incorporated into everyday life. By the end of this book, you'll be aware of how food impacts your biology. You'll know which breakfast choices may be causing your cravings, in which order you should eat the food on your plate, what not to do on an empty stomach, which foods lead to mood swings, and how to avoid being sleepy at 3pm. You'll evolve the way you eat, take control of your health, and your life will flourish.
STAR OF BBC ONE'S FREEZE THE FEAR 'I've never felt so alive' JOE WICKS 'A fascinating look at Wim's incredible life and method' FEARNE COTTON My hope is to inspire you to retake control of your body and life by unleashing the immense power of the mind. 'The Iceman' Wim Hof shares his remarkable life story and powerful method for supercharging your health and happiness. Refined over forty years and championed by scientists across the globe, you'll learn how to harness three key elements of Cold, Breathing and Mindset to take ownership over your own mind and wellbeing. 'The book will change your life' BEN FOGLE 'Wim is a legend of the power ice has to heal and empower' BEAR GRYLLS
'I was riveted by Sweat and its extraordinary tale of the ups and downs of exercise over millennia' Jane Fonda 'Does what all good history books should do: take the past and make it vastly more human' The Times _________________________ From the author of Insomniac City 'who can tackle just about any subject in book form, and make you glad he did' (San Francisco Chronicle): a cultural, scientific, literary, and personal history of exercise Exercise is our modern obsession, and we have the fancy workout gear and fads to prove it. Exercise - a form of physical activity distinct from sports, play, or athletics - was an ancient obsession, too, but as a chapter in human history, it's been largely overlooked. In Sweat, Bill Hayes runs, jogs, swims, spins, walks, bikes, boxes, lifts, sweats, and downward-dogs his way through the origins of different forms of exercise, chronicling how they have evolved over time, and dissecting the dynamics of human movement. Hippocrates, Plato, Galen, Susan B. Anthony, Jack LaLanne, and Jane Fonda, among many others, make appearances in Sweat, but chief among the historical figures is Girolamo Mercuriale, a Renaissance-era Italian physician who aimed singlehandedly to revive the ancient Greek "art of exercising" through his 1569 book De arte gymnastica. In the pages of Sweat, Mercuriale and his illustrated treatise are vividly brought back to life. asHayes ties his own personal experience to the cultural and scientific history of exercise, from ancient times to the present day, he gives us a new way to understand its place in our lives in the 21st century.
You may have high blood pressure and not even know it. Yet high blood pressure greatly increases your risk for a devastating heart attack or stroke. What can you do to discover whether you're at risk, disarm this silent killer, and increase your chances of enjoying the years you've been given? In 60 Ways to Lower Your Blood Pressure, physician and bestselling author Robert Lesslie provides easy-to-understand, expert advice, including what your blood pressure numbers mean and what you can do to improve them the truth about the benefits of exercise, sleep, and stress reduction how to know if you need medication and if so, which kind Dr. Lesslie's proven ways to lower your blood pressure show you the steps to take on your way to long-term health and a more vibrant life.
One in four of all GP consultations in the UK relates to a musculoskeletal problem. This book is a thorough exploration of supplements that might help, based on the clinical experience of the Margaret Hills Clinic for arthritis. It explains why current conventional medical treatments so often fail in the light of the underlying nutritional imbalances which may be contributing factors to arthritis development. Topics include: supplements that may help, including cider vinegar, minerals, protein and amino acids; essential fatty acids, and how they affect inflammation; antioxidants; natural anti-inflammatories - enzyme therapy, herbal pain relief and nutritional solutions; how to start building your own nutritional programme; contra-indications and cautions, including what to do if you are taking medication.
'Invaluable' - WATERSTONES BEST SPORTS BOOKS OF 2022 'Amazing, really incredibly inspiring book' Joe Wicks on Born to Run Born to Run's Chris McDougall and long-time running coach Eric Orton show us how to join the global barefoot running movement and explore the world on our own two feet. Born to Run 2: The Ultimate Training Guide teaches every runner, new or experienced, how to master humankind's first true superpower and tap into hidden reserves of strength and stamina. With chapters dedicated to the Free Seven - Food, Fitness, Form, Focus, Footwear, Fun and Family - we learn exactly how to change our biomechanics, clean up our diets, heal our injuries, adapt to healthier footwear, and prepare for our dream challenge. Packed with advice and inspiring stories from runners who have made the transition, it includes: - A rock-solid food primer on optimum diet and power-packed On the Run recipes - Techniques for running with dogs and baby buggies to help you run with the whole family - 'Perfect Form' exercises that will overhaul your stride in less than ten minutes - A 90-Day Run Free Programme, designed to give everything you need to run faster and farther, forever.
A leading orthopedic surgeon and a top sports chiropractor team up
to offer a groundbreaking new approach to remaining injury-free and
recovering from injury faster.
Natural Living Milk & Honey Shampoo will nourish, repair & strengthen your hair. Milk protein, honey & marine collagen work together to deeply hydrate your hair from within while locking in moisture & gently repairing your hair follicles. Marine collagen strengthens your hair follicles & improves growth. Milk deeply nourishes your hair & honey has rich antioxidant properties that help to prevent damage. Take care of your hair with Natural Living Milk & Honey Shampoo.
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International bestselling authors of YOU: The Owner's Manual and YOU: On a Diet give you all the tools and know-how to stay young and defy the ageing process. Drawing lively parallels between your body and aspects of city life, Drs Roizen and Oz show you how to balance your 'biological budget' to ensure your life is long and strong. Million-copy-bestselling authors, Michael F. Roizen, M.D. and Mehmet C. Oz, M.D., explain the mysteries of ageing and how you can dramatically slow the process to live a longer, more vibrant life. Written with their irrepressible quirky humour and granite-solid research, YOU: Staying Young is set to become the definitive manual to remaining young, fit and healthy. If your body is a city, the authors explain, it is up to you as mayor, resident and street cleaner to ensure it remains a vibrant city - after all, who wants to live in a run-down, one-horse town? We all have different genes that influence us in same the way as cities are affected by different geographies. However, it is the way in which a city is run and the residents treat it that have the most overwhelming influence. Posing as local inspectors, Roizen and Oz club together to tackle your city's education system (stem cells), power plants (mitochondria), electrical grids (brains), transportation routes (blood vessels), landfills (fat), and parks (skin). They then give you the tools to clean up your act and turn your city back into the cutting-edge, party destination everybody will want to see. Look after your body and it will look after YOU.
The original '8-Week Cholesterol Cure' put oat bran in the diets of millions and changed the way we think about coronary heart disease. But whilst cholesterol is still a major risk factor for heart disease, medical research now shows the story is more complex than we once thought, with different types of cholesterol, and a host of other key factors involved. In 'The New 8-Week Cholesterol Cure', Robert E. Kowalski reveals the latest developments and everything you should know about preventing heart disease. • How to combat the newly discovered risk factors, including homocysteine Robert Kowalski's personal story is legendary. He suffered a heart attack and had two coronary bypass operations by the age of forty-one. Faced with the unpleasant alternatives of drugs or severe dietary modification, Kowalski created this program that has proved astonishingly effective. To this day, Kowalski has beaten heart disease by practising what he preaches. He requires no prescription drugs, lives an unlimited and vigorous lifestyle, enjoys foods such as steak and eggs, and has been given a clean bill of health by his doctor. With this new book, you too can follow his path and increase your chances for a long, healthy life.
Scientists now know that diet and lifestyle can have a positive effect on type 2 diabetes! Dr. Tom Barnard and Brenda Davis, RD, (the author of several books on diet and health) offer real hope by showing how your health can be vastly improved or, in some cases, completely restored by making lifestyle changes. This book offers the practical steps you need to take to construct a diet and lifestyle that really works. The diet that works best to defeat diabetes is based on simple, whole foods. Included are meal menus using whole grains and legumes, nutrition content of selected foods, long with basic shopping list sa and over 50 delicious recipes to get you started. Also includes a daily self-care checklist that addresses the essentials of living well: physical fitness, sleep, sexual fitness, and emotional health.
Chocolate cake for breakfast and a pound of spinach for dinner? Looking and feeling your best has never been so easy, so guiltless or so much fun Let's be honest, ladies, are you tired of hearing about the eating habits of airbrushed celebrities? Do you want to feel sexy as you slide into your favorite jeans, but you're too confused by the complicated diet plans out there? Well, here is the antidote to all of that nonsense With saucy wit and goodwill to spare, Lipper and Vincent reveal their tricks for how you can overcome any food obstacle, from which cocktails will keep you light on your feet past midnight to how you can stay on track when you're down in the dumps (or if you just got dumped). They'll teach you how to eat the foods you love with confidence, make smarter choices, and wake up your inner Hot Chick once and for all. It's time to end the vicious dieting cycle with this straightforward and hilarious guide to enjoying your food, embracing your body and celebrating yourself like only a true Hot Chick can.
If you find yourself talking about health and fitness, but never achieving your goal, take heart―you're not alone. Research shows that in spite of the fitness craze and constant studies showing the value of exercise and proper nutrition, nearly forty-eight million adults in the United States lead sedentary lives, with one third of us overweight. Dr. Kenneth H. Cooper's "Faith-Based Fitness" helps you turn your words into action with a comprehensive, on-target regimen that pinpoints the relationship between spiritual faith and physical health. Known as the "Father of Aerobics," Dr. Cooper now reveals the link between spirituality and exercise and nutrition that will enable you to:
"Dr. Cooper tells us why belief in God can lead to better health and fitness. I urge individuals to give themselves the spiritual checkup prescribed by him in this significant book. . . . I heartily commend "Faith-Based Fitness" to you." ―Rev. Billy Graham ""Faith-Based Fitness" is a breakthrough book by a medical doctor to call our attention to the fact that all of the prescriptions for physical fitness . . . are incomplete and inadequate without the infusion of positive belief in God who created this remarkable organism and designed it to be a source of amazing energy―physical, mental and spiritual." ―Dr. Robert H. Schuller, bestselling author of "Prayer: My Soul's Adventure with God" ""Faith-Based Fitness" is the classic example of a book written to take you from where you are to where you would like to be―p hysically. More importantly, it ties physical condition to spiritual reality." ―Zig Ziglar, President of The Zig Ziglar Corporation "Finally, Dr. Ken Cooper has given us the long-sought link between faith and fitness. If your beliefs are important to you―and you want to get into better shape―"Faith-Based Fitness" is the book for you." ―Tom Landry, Former head coach of the Dallas Cowboys
How women can improve their productivity, happiness, and physical well-being by keeping their natural cycles in mind and working with them (rather than ignoring them). In the Flo teaches women how to use their 28-day cycle to optimize their life by letting their internal clock and natural rhythms guide time management, diet, fitness, etc. (This is so simple and yet under-utilized it is shocking. It makes perfect sense when you think about it: You have different energy levels at different times of the month, different libido levels, etc. so why not use foresight to plan projects for when you are at your most effective, and understand when you need more emotional connection with others?) There are specific tips on what to eat and how to exercise depending on what phase you are in-and it works. Women are getting promotions, losing weight, and in one case thus far, literally clearing their endometriosis by using the cycle syncing method. |
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