Recommended Health & Fitness Books

Offers advice on how to achieve fitness through exercises and nutritional practices that can be used in conjunction with popular diet plans, in a guide that includes coverage of such topics as cardiovascular training and strength training.

The blasted Santa Claus suit wouldn't fit. It was too small. Believe me, that rocked my boat. Added to that dilemma was the fact that I had more health problems than one could throw rocks at, even if they lived in a rock quarry. “Do or...

In this guide to life after 50, popular health and fitness expert Suzanne Somers addresses issues of aging in men and women. Much of the book addresses her own experiences of menopause, and the issue of hormone therapy. Like many women, she was...

A collection of lesser-known alternative remedies draws on folklore and medical journals to present effective treatments for a range of common problems, in a volume complemented by unusual case histories and documentation of extraordinary medical...

A diabetic's guide to controlling diet and reducing blood sugar includes a reference guide to blood-glucose monitors and insulin delivery systems as well as journal pages that help readers keep track of their blood sugar. Original.

“Impressive. . . Wide-ranging. . . . The Wisdom Paradox makes a compelling case for the possibility of maintaining a sharp mind far into old age.” —KENNETH SILBER, SCIENTIFIC AMERICAN MIND The Wisdom Paradox explores the...

Through the daily, fifteenminute routine of breathing, isometrics, and isotonic exercises that makes up her BodyFlex program, the star of a bestselling series of videotapes shows readers how to slim down and attain good muscle tone. Reprint.

Comprehensive and easy to read, this book covers everything from alcohol to vitamins. Alphabetized for super-speedy reference, it allows readers to flip right to the desired section-- there are more than 51 vital categories. "Diabetes A-Z...

Now in paperback, the bestselling exploration of the effects of the mind-body connection on stress and disease Can a person literally die of loneliness? Is there such a thing as a "cancer personality"? Drawing on scientific...

Targeting the problem area of hips and thighs, this practical regimen combines daily visualizations and motivational tips, a special exercise program to promote maximum fat loss, and nutritional guidelines, and includes special leg stretches desgined...

Identical twin dieticians and fitness trainers offer a definitive look at what works and what does not for burning fat and calories, increasing metabolic rates, and losing weight, revealing such important facts as dehydration slows metabolism and...

Ellen Notbohm's first book, Ten Things Every Child with Autism Wishes You Knew, was a shot heard throughout the worldwide autism community, branded by readers as 'required reading for all social service workers, teachers and relatives of children...

Encompassing everyone from professional athletes to everyday sports enthusiasts, an expert on sports medicine explains how to prevent a severe knee crisis through the use of protective workout techniques, preventive injury methods, and non-surgical...

HOW TO TELL WHAT HEALTH FOODS TO BUY!' Bill Howard, the author of this health book wishes all the readers great health and all round enhancements in their lives. I hope you will make use of the practical suggestions mentioned in this book for...

The nutrient powerhouse for brain and body.

Prevent disease. Stay healthy. Improve well-being. Look younger. Contrary to popular belief, the road to wellness depends not on avoiding saturated fat and cholesterol. Health comes from constant attention to diet and lifestyle, constantly...

Drawing on studies that contend that anxiety and depression are related to brain dysfunction, a guide to understanding and treating related disorders identifies seven anxiety and depression types while outlining a comprehensive treatment program for...

TAKE HEART!TAKE CHARGE OF YOUR CHOLESTEROL TODAY! It's a simple truth-lower your cholesterol level, and you'll live longer, reduce your risk of heart attack or stroke, and help stop heart disease if you already have it. And you may not need...

A helpful guide to self-diagnosis shows readers how to determine their own unexplained ailments by learning how to create a 'partnership' with their doctors, search for clues on the Internet, and deal with chronic pain, insomnia, and stress symptoms....

Two proponents of patient-centered health care offer a comprehensive guide on how to take charge of one's own care, from talking to doctors or selecting a specialist to deciding among treatment options, offering detailed information and advice on...

Introduces a breakthrough approach to lowering one's cholesterol--and the risk of heart disease--with an innovative week-by-week, step-by-step plan that combines nutrition, physical activity, supplements, and mind-body medicine and provides tips on...

Mackie Shilstone (New Orleans, LA) is Director of Health and Fitness for the Ochsner Heart and Vascular Institute, the Performance Enhancement Expert for the Ochsner Clinic Foundation, a special advisor to the U.S. Olympic Committee on Sports...

Arguing that medication alone is an inappropriate treatment for depression, a holistic program draws on eastern and western approaches that seek to address depression as a symptom of chemical imbalances that can be treated psychologically,...

The ultimate companion to any diet—featuring ten steps that will give you the information and motivation to achieve your own success on any weight-loss plan.Kim Bensen knows about weight loss. And weight gain. For decades, she tried every...

No Description

Frustrated with doctors' visits that last less than fifteen minutes? Unclear about how to best choose a physician? Confused by our complicated health care system? Experienced geriatricians John R. Burton and William J. Hall can help you take...

A step-by-step guide to the lyengar method of yoga for relaxation, health and well-being shown in 450 photographs

Why not have a fabulous figure? Wouldn't you rather look more attractive, get noticed by others and have greater self-esteem? This book is your complete guide for fitness, weight management, and controlling what favorite foods you eat. You will...

Written by a lung cancer survivor who understands what it takes to beat the odds, this book offers unparalleled hope and direction for anyone facing this illness. It is filled with specific exercises and techniques to promote healing and reverse side...

Rx for Longevity, Kelly' Secrets, 'The Missing Notes'. There are many publications out that claim how to live longer, reduce aging, reduce weight, diet, lower blood pressure, lower cholesterol and even some hinting at the Fountain Of Youth or...