Experts in food and medicine have been looking to a plant-based diet as the most holistic, effective, and universal path to health, especially when it comes to aging. This guide provides a comprehensive roadmap to staying vital and living a long life -- using plant-based cuisine and simple daily self-care rituals that boost health and support healthy functioning in the body. Written by vegan chef Mark Reinfeld and naturopathic doctor Ashley Boudet, with expert oversight from physician and author Michael Klaper, MD, each chapter in The Ultimate Age-Defying Plan describes one aspect of the human body--including mental sharpness and neurological health, cardiovascular health, bone health, eye and vision, digestive health, and protection against major diseases such as diabetes, heart disease, and certain forms of cancer. They delve into the nutrients, food, and self-care practices necessary for healing and aiding this area of the self, including a list of recipes specifically targeted toward that area. Chef Mark's easy-to-prepare recipes are all seven ingredients or less, allowing readers to go vegan without stress.

Lisa's straightforward and gentle approach takes the complexity and confusion out of nutrition and gives you a clear roadmap to developing a dietary model that works for you as an individual. By hacking through the misconceptions that define the dizzying world of fad diets, Lisa makes healthy eating easy with a simple and practical system for understanding and improving your relationship with food. Featuring beautiful colour photography, this step-by-step guide teaches you to reframe your eating habits, interpret your body's own language, and achieve your health goals, producing amazing results inside and out.

In her first health and fitness book, celebrated ballerina Misty Copeland shows you how to find the motivation to get healthier and stronger, and how to refine the body you were born with to be lean, strong and flexible, with step-by-step advice, meal plans, workout routines and words of inspiration. Misty offers her own time-tested, ballet-inspired movements that are perfect for women who want to lengthen and strengthen, but don't want to run a marathon or lift weights. She also demonstrates the floor exercises that helped maintain her own ballerina body while recovering from an injury. Misty's eating plan focuses on vegetables, fruits, plant fats, animal proteins and beneficial oils - all of which keep her energetic and in top shape. With simple and delicious recipes for Granola, Spinach and Goat Cheese Salad, Quick Salsa Chili, and even a Ballerina Smoothie, you'll be satisfied and happy while getting leaner. To keep you motivated, Misty gives tips and words of encouragement on persevering even when you may want to give up, including a peek into her personal journal, to inspire you and help you stay on the road to your own ballerina body.

'Shona changed my perspective on yoga. Working with her made my aches and pains after playing disappear. She is the best.' - David Beckham Revolutionise the way you approach fitness with yoga expert and celebrity trainer Shona Vertue - in just 28 days! Are you someone who has tried every fitness class out there, but nothing has ever really stuck? Or perhaps you can run a 10k but can barely touch your toes? Heard lifting weights is good, but feel lost in the gym? Keen to calm your racing mind and get the focus you need to train? Shona Vertue's 28-day reset plan will revolutionise the way you approach fitness. Her groundbreaking three-in-one method features a blend of resistance training with weights to build strength, yoga to aid flexibility and lengthen muscles, and a positive, mindful approach to exercise, combined with delicious, nourishing recipes. Get in the best shape of your life, both physically and mentally, and feel stronger, healthier and more flexible - in just 28 days. Features photos of every exercise, complete with food plan and nutritious, energising recipes.

2 CDs. The Relaxation/Healing CD gently guide listeners into a deep state of relaxation using guided imagery to reduce anxiety and connect with an inner peace. The CD can be used with Prepare for Surgery, Heal Faster, the best-selling book buy Peggy Huddleston. Or, the CD can be used for general relaxation, as it never mentions surgery. Use it to lessen stress, stop tension headaches and migraines, fall asleep faster, lower blood pressure, reduce chronic pain and lessen the side-effects of chemotherapy. Approximate running time: 138 minutes.

Do something for 30 days straight and what started as a challenge will have transformed into a habit - a habit that can then easily be made a permanent part of one's lifestyle. That's the simple genius behind this book and the widely popular phenomena of 30-day challenges.Packed with life improving behaviors of all sorts, this fun and friendly guide includes 60 challenges designed to help you crush it at work, eat smarter, become a fitness fanatic, focus on relationships, maximize productivity, be more interesting, kick bad habits and more.This book also provides simple, day-by-day advice for staying committed for the entire 30 days and tips for getting through the hard days so that you can build new behaviors, try new things, and create habits that stick. Change is hard, but not impossible. You just have to take that first step.

Written by the leading researchers in the field, this information-rich guide to improving your mood explains how gut health drives psychological well-being, and how depression and anxiety can be relieved by adjusting your intestinal bacteria. This groundbreaking book explains the revolutionary new science of psychobiotics and the discovery that your brain health and state of mind are intimately connected to your microbiome, that four-pound population of microbes living inside your intestines.

Leading medical researchers John F. Cryan and Ted Dinan, working with veteran journalist Scott C. Anderson, explain how common mental health problems, particularly depression and anxiety, can be improved by caring for the intestinal microbiome. Science is proving that a healthy gut means a healthy mind -- and this book details the steps you can take to change your mood and improve your life by nurturing your microbiome.

Practicing yoga is an extremely popular way to get fit, but its underlying philosophy can offer so much more to calm the mind and discover untapped personal power. In BEYOND THE MAT, business leader, MD, and certified yoga teacher Julie Rosenberg shows you how to bring yoga out of the studio and into your personal and professional life to achieve success and become a more effective leader. She shares how yoga is more than just poses (though those do help with backs tired from hunching in front of the computer all day), with an explanation of the principles, real-life examples, and anecdotes from the author's own professional career. Yoga's philosophical principles extend far beyond the mat, for example: * Yama (yoga's moral precepts) apply to leadership--how we rightsize work in our lives, relate to colleagues, and cultivate compassion for ourselves and others * Dharana (being fully present) helps to manage time effectively, set healthy time limits on your work, and avoid distractions * Pranayama (breath control) mitigates stress and helps you stay calm in difficult situations

Discover the power of coconut oil! Deemed a miracle solution by health experts around the world, coconut oil is praised for its ability to optimize body weight, enhance one's appearance, and dramatically reduce the risk of disease. Coconut Oil for Health shows you how to use the all-natural product in your daily health and beauty routine--from speeding weight-loss to taming flyaways to smoothing fine lines and wrinkles. Featuring step-by-step instructions and plenty of helpful tips, this book provides 100 coconut oil solutions that help: Boost metabolism and support weight loss Strengthen the immune system and fight off disease Treat unsightly blemishes, repel insects, and soothe sunburns Promote healthy skin, hair, and nails There's really nothing coconut oil can't handle--from whitening teeth to improving digestion to alleviating arthritis pain--and all without the need for dangerous chemicals or costly procedures. With Coconut Oil for Health, you will discover all the benefits that a simple jar of coconut oil can bring.

Stretching is an essential preamble for sports and activities of all kinds. Here sports and fitness expert Jim Brown details 100 stretches to help any athlete at any level in any sport. Stretching can improve flexibility, enhance performance, prevent injuries and much more -- if done right. From selecting the right stretch (static, ballistic, dynamic, active or passive), to detail on how long to stretch and how often, this book presents 100 different stretches for every part of the body from head to feet. Also included are sport-specific stretches for running, golf, soccer, swimming and many other sports.

Whether you have a wheat allergy, gluten intolerance, coeliacdisease, or simply want to enjoy the benefits of a diet free fromwheat, barley and rye, then this book is for you. It explainsthe basics of gluten intolerance and the medical problemsassociated with it, plus practical guidance on how to make thetransition to a gluten-free lifestyle.Packed with delicious recipes, tips on eating out, and updatedinformation on new food labelling legislation, testing methods andproduct availability, Living Gluten-Free For Dummies is youressential guide to making gluten-free living easy.Includes new and updated content on: * What you can and can't eat on a gluten-free diet, and howreadily available gluten-free foods are in the UK * Shopping with success and deciphering newly-introduced foodlabels * Cooking crowd-pleasing gluten-free meals using an increasingrange of gluten-free products * Raising happy gluten-free kids

We all want to be healthier, stronger and live longer, but what really works? From stress to saturated fats, HIIT to HRT, veganism to vitamins, This Book Could Save Your Life debunks the fads and explores the real science of better health. What's the best way to lose weight (and keep it off)? How can you ensure a good night's sleep? What are the real superfoods? How can you minimise the risks of getting diabetes, cancer or Alzheimer's? And how can you slow the ageing process? Cutting through confusing statistics and terrifying headlines, here is the truth about dieting, drugs, 10,000 steps a day, bacon, calorie-counting, coffee, dairy, sleep, fibre, hangovers, salt, sugar, cardio, sunscreen, statins, vitamins, and much more. Full of the latest research and ground-breaking evidence, packed with useful advice, this book really could save your life.

'The book every middle-aged man who wants to look after their health should read' Max Pemberton, medical doctor, journalist and author 'Finally a book that tackles what men should be eating . . . Men of all ages will find this book incredibly beneficial' Dr Ellie Cannon, NHS doctor and resident GP for the Mail on Sunday ManFood is the definitive guide, tailored for men, on how to enhance their health easily and practically through their nutritional choices. If there was a way to eat that meant you could slow ageing, lose weight AND prevent illness, wouldn't you do it? Genetics and family history combine with our lifestyles and contribute to overall health, and the results show that men have significantly increased chances of experiencing various diseases. There are of course multiple factors that contribute to the development of disease, but we do know that nutrition is a powerful ally in reducing the risk. Now is your chance to make simple changes to your diet to ensure a longer, healthier, happier life. Drawing on the latest clinical research, award-winning nutritionist Ian Marber provides simple food swaps, myth-busting facts, and scientific evidence on how consuming certain foods can reduce your risk of prostate cancer, heart disease, diabetes, dementia and more. ManFood makes eating well easy, so you can boost your health and feel energised.

Sitting can wreak havoc on your health. Recent studies show that too much sitting contributes to a host of diseases - from obesity and diabetes to cancer and depression - and literally shortens your life. In Deskbound, Dr Kelly Starrett - author of Becoming a Supple Leopard (Victory Belt, 2015) - unveils how your sedentary lifestyle is killing you and, more important, what you can do to change it. Provides creative solutions to reduce the amount of time you spend perched on your backside, as well as strategies for the workplace that will improve your overall health.

Are you intrigued by the idea of working out during pregnancy, but think it can't be safe? Are you unsure how the words "fit" and "pregnancy" actually make sense in the same sentence? If so, you've come to the right place. This easy-to-follow guide shows you how you can be fit "and" pregnant, whether you're new to exercise or have been working out for years, and whether you're in your second week of pregnancy or your 32nd.

"Fit Pregnancy For Dummies" is for you if you're pregnant, if you're thinking about becoming pregnant, and You want to be as fit and healthy as you can be -- whatever your current fitness level -- without in any way jeopardizing your health or the health of your baby. This guide gives you the straight facts on: Staying safe when you exerciseDeveloping a plan with your health providerChoosing the right equipmentModifying your routine for each trimesterEating well for nine months and beyond

From yoga and swimming to weight training, aerobics, and much more, you'll see how to get started with a fun, step-by-step fitness routine that will make your entire pregnancy easier to manage. Postpartum expert and prenatal fitness class instructor Catherine Cram and fitness expert Tere Stouffer Drenth give you the scoop on the activities that work best for pregnant women and how to set up a routine that works best for you. You'll understand how a fit pregnancy helps you with delivery and postpartum shape-up. Plus, you get expert advice on activities to avoid, eating well, and staying motivated during and after your pregnancy, as well as: Dressing comfortably for your workoutWarming up and stretching to increase flexibility and avoid injuryModifying your exercise routineStaying fit after giving birthFinding the time for exercise and motherhood

Complete with special tips on exercising indoors, staying motivated, getting your family hooked on fitness, and helping your child grow up healthy and fit, "Fit Pregnancy For Dummies" is the key to exercising safely and staying fit throughout your pregnancy and beyond

Take your athletic performance to the next level with these nutritious, simple, and convenient recipes. This new cookbook is an indispensable resource for athletes of all ages and experience levels. Fuel Your Body: How to Cook and Eat for Peak Performance: 77 Simple, Nutritious, Whole-Food Recipes for Every Athlete is filled with nourishing recipes that are not only quick to prepare and simple enough for beginner home cooks, but don't sacrifice flavor in the process. Whether you are an athlete at the elite level or a weekend warrior, the foods you put in your body have a direct impact on your overall health, performance, and recovery. This book compiles useful guidelines to sports nutrition and expertise from Angie Asche, a certified specialist in sports dietetics and founder of Eleat Nutrition, and can be used to help everyone reach their fitness goals through a whole-food and anti-inflammatory approach. Whether you are a recreational half marathoner, the parent of a teenage athlete, or competing at a high level in your chosen sport, Fuel Your Body has recipes and meal plans to help you reach your full potential. This is the ultimate resource for anyone looking to educate themselves on both the nutrition necessary for optimal athletic performance and the simple recipes you can use to get there.

Dreading work? Tired of a 9 to 5 that's more like an 8 to 10? Feeling overwhelmed by your job? A Great Day at the Office offers practical solutions to the challenges of modern-day business life for a healthier, happier and more productive time at the office and away. For almost two decades, Dr John Briffa has worked with a wide range of organisations, both in the UK and abroad, to inspire literally thousands of people to live and work more healthily, effectively and sustainably. His techniques have proven, time and again, that small changes to your lifestyle will recharge your batteries and boost your performance and productivity. Areas he will cover include: diet, hydration, the amount of alcohol you drink, and the relation these bear to your quantity and quality of sleep. Many of his solutions go against conventional wisdom, but are based on the most recent and cutting-edge studies.

This book is specifically for men who are struggling in life right now. The overwhelming chaos of life is almost unbearable, and amongst it all you're neglecting yourself. Many men wake up one day and wonder how their life has turned into a disaster zone, full of responsibilities and obligations, and no time to truly have fun and be themselves. How much longer are you going to keep waking up to "Groundhog Day", keep telling yourself your do something about it Monday? This book helps you see why your life has gone off the rails and how to reclaim a brighter future. Discover how to: - audit your life - understand the cause of your unhappiness - prioritise and structure your day to day routine to improve your wellbeing - use regular small short-term goals to make big changes in your life

This practical and engaging coloring book helps yoga teachers and students develop their knowledge of the human body. Enhancing your yoga anatomy knowledge beyond basic training can improve your understanding of the biomechanics of the human body as well as how to reduce chances of injury. Katie Lynch covers physiology of the breath, movements of the joints, workings of the spine, shoulders and pelvis and in-depth muscle information, providing anatomical drawings to color in and so allowing learners to visually connect with the new information. The second part of the book introduces Asana Anatomy specifically related to yoga postures, which shows the reader how to break down the knowledge and apply it to specific asanas. Featuring 100+ illustrations and backed by rigorous scientific knowledge, it is the ultimate tool for all those interested in practising yoga effectively and safely.

A large amount of research effort goes into assessing the health benefits of a plant-based diet, resulting from human desire to consume a more sustainable diet that is less destructive of the earth's natural resources. In addition, a growing number of people are choosing the vegan or total vegetarian diet because of the potential to greatly reduce the risk of chronic diseases and mortality rates. Although this interest in plant-based eating is popular, there exist concerns on the safety of some vegetarian diets, especially a vegan diet. This book describes issues of the vegetarian diet and outlines ways to prevent nutrient deficiencies. Vegetarian Nutrition and Wellness focuses on synthesizing research around vegetarian diets and human health. A major section of the book deals with how a vegetarian diet protects population groups from the major chronic diseases, such as cardiovascular diseases, obesity, and various cancers. Based upon ecological and clinical studies, chapter authors explain the health-promoting properties of plant-based diets, and compare/contrast health outcomes obtained from consuming omnivorous diets with a vegetarian or vegan diet. Fruits and vegetables figure prominently in vegetarian diets and provide a substantial effect in disease reduction and health-promoting properties of a plant-based diet. Vegetarian Nutrition and Wellness is written for the academic community, registered dietitians, health professionals, and graduate students in nutrition and public health. Each chapter provides a comprehensive review of the scientific literature and includes a concise summary at the beginning of each chapter. The time is ripe for this book to update the scientific community with a collage of well-documented topics on vegetarian nutrition.

Fight cancer from the inside out

Cancer treatments such as surgery, chemotherapy, and radiation can be as hard on the body as the disease itself, and detailed nutritional advice is usually not part of the program. Yet eating the right foods can actually help lessen the strength of some of the most powerful symptoms of cancer and the side effects of treatment, allowing the patient to better fight the disease. Now, "Cancer Nutrition & Recipes For Dummies" is your trusted, informative guide to fighting cancer from the inside out.

Designed for cancer patients and their families, "Cancer Nutrition & Recipes For Dummies" focuses on foods best tolerated during--and that can ease side effects of--cancer treatment. It also offers advice for menu planning, nutritional analysis, diabetic exchanges, and much more.Serves as a guide for cancer nutrition before, during, and after treatmentGives you a wealth of easy, immediate steps to speed up the healing process through dietOffers advice on treatment as well as solutions to common side effects like dehydration, fatigue, and nauseaEnables cancer patients to put their strongest foot forward when starting treatment

"Cancer Nutrition & Recipes For Dummies" targets those dealing with cancer and the loved ones who take care of them, aiding both parties in alleviating some of the side effects of the cancer treatment through change in diet.

Take back control of your well-being-starting with the foundation for all health: your gut and the gut microbiome. By taking the GutSMART Quiz to evaluate your gut-related state of wellness, you'll find out your GutSMART Score and get a personalized 14-day meal plan, based on the results. When you heal the gut, you heal the body. With The GutSMART Protocol's two-week gut health reset, it's easier than ever to heal your gut to have more energy and easier weight loss, plus a better mood and overall health. In The GutSMART Protocol, "America's Gut Doctor" Vincent Pedre, MD, author of Happy Gut, outlines the latest science-based knowledge on the gut, the microbiome, and the way the environment impacts our health, then translates the research into actionable and easy-to-apply advice for how to eat (and more!). Featuring tools to turbocharge your journey toward optimal gut health, including: The GutSMART Quiz to determine your level of gut dysfunction Categorized food lists for the three GutSMART Score types 70 mouth-watering, gut-healing recipes from clinical nutritionist Lee Holmes 14-day personalized meal plans customizable for any diet, from vegan to paleo Science-backed breath and meditation exercises to destress and improve gut health Take the GutSMART Quiz. Personalize your two-week health reboot based on the results. Then take the quiz again to capture your progress. Healing your gut to improve chronic disease and optimize your health has never been easier. The past several years have seen an explosion in gut microbiome research, and the powerful role the gut plays in whole-body health has never been more clear. What's less clear is how to use that information day to day to actually improve the way you feel-that's where this book comes in. Good health starts with the gut. The GutSMART Protocol is your food-based healing plan for achieving a happy gut.