Health Myths

"It's like talking to a brick wall" and "We'll have to agree to disagree" are popular sayings referring to the frustrating experience of discussing issues with people who seem to be beyond the reach of argument. It's often claimed that some people - fundamentalists or fanatics - are indeed sealed off from rational criticism. And every month new pop psychology books appear, describing the dumb ways ordinary people make decisions, as revealed by psychological experiments.

We’ll be taking a deep dive into some of the most controversial myths that have been circulating within the fitness and nutritional world. All information has been backed by multiple reliable sources from around the world.

Con el análisis de un mito, un cuento, un sueño, es posible entender las motivaciones profundas en la vida de los niños y los adolescentes, las cuales determinan sus secretos más íntimos e insinúan su destino–también así comprendemos el funcionamiento mental del adulto. En un lenguaje sencillo, la obra aborda el significado interno y científico de los sueños, con lo que brinda las herramientas necesarias para comprender y trabajar estos temas de manera clara y profunda.

Got the Paleo blues? Eating the perfect diet for your genetic blueprint, but mysteriously feeling worse? Think it's because you're not trying hard enough? Think all these problems are due to the one croissant you had 6 months ago? Think again! There are some serious flaws with the Paleo Diet. Sure, many people lose weight when they switch over to a boring diet of mostly meat and vegetables. Well, for the first few months before they start gaining it back that is.

The Myth of Race deals concisely with a wide range of topics, from how the concept of race differs in different cultures and race relations in the United States, to IQ tests and the census. It draws on scientific knowledge to topple a series of myths that pass as facts, correct false assumptions, and clarify cultural misunderstandings about the highly charged topic of race.

It’s all too common for women to go into perimenopause and menopause unprepared, and the whirlwind of fluctuations could make anyone feel confused and a little crazy. In her new book, The Menopause Myth: What Your Mother, Doctor, and Friends Haven't Shared About Life After 35, Dr. Arianna aims to demystify these stages of life for listeners, giving them valuable information and tools to navigate changes with more ease and confidence. This comprehensive guide to menopause looks into how many different aspects of your life have a cumulative effect on your overall wellness.

Nursing is a complex profession steeped in tradition and history. Tried-and-tested ways of working have been the mainstay of how and why nurses do what they do. Science and evidence-based practice have weakened the hold on tradition but ritual is still part of the fabric of nursing. Packed with amusing and sometimes poignant reminiscences, this book paints a picture of nursing from the first registration of SRN No 1, Ethel Bedford Fenwick in 1919, to the present day.

When Eros (aka Cupid) is expelled from Olympus for defying Zeus after falling in love with Orion, she is banished to what she believes to be hell. We call it New Jersey. If she ever wants to go back to the comforts of her old life, she will have to find love for three couples - without using her powers. Eros, now calling herself True, immediately identifies her first project in Charlie and believes finding him love will be a piece of cake.

Do you know what’s really good for you? In this age of countless miracle cures, it’s vital to separate the myths that endanger your health from the medical facts you need. We’ve become a nation of cyberchondriacs, diagnosing ourselves with false information and half-truths found on sketchy websites. In Medical Myths That Can Kill You, Dr. Nancy Snyderman, chief medical editor for NBC News, provides clear, practical, scientifically proven advice that can lead you to a healthier, happier life.

When it comes to losing weight, the false beliefs most of us cling to could fill a book - this one! As a medical doctor, medical journalist, and veteran of the diet wars, Nancy L. Snyderman knows better than almost anyone what really works and what sabotages your best efforts to shed pounds and keep them off. Do you believe any of these prevalent diet myths?

Belle Prater is missing. Since she inexplicably disappeared about a year ago, her son, Woodrow, has been living with his grandparents, next door to his cousin Gypsy. The two are best friends, joined by their adventurous sprits and shared love of stories and magic.

One night they receive a puzzling phone call, which provides a clue that sends Gypsy and Woodrow on a mission to find Belle.

Esta es una guía completa que te lleva a través de las complejidades de los ataques de pánico, ofreciendo ideas sobre sus causas, síntomas y estrategias efectivas de afrontamiento. Combina investigación científica con consejos prácticos e historias de vida reales para ayudar a aquellos afectados por los ataques de pánico y a sus seres queridos.

Sophie Deram derruba mitos e traz ao público as descobertas mais atuais da ciência sobre nutrição, saúde e longevidade. Este audiolivro se baseia em evidências científicas para desmistificar os equívocos mais comuns sobre alimentação. Ele traz princípios para você identificar o que é verdade e o que é pseudociência e, assim, passar longe dos discursos alarmistas e dietas da moda que lotam nossas redes sociais.

Este es un libro entretenido y práctico en el que se develan muchas de las verdades sobre el psicoanálisis, disciplina que ha cambiado el curso de la historia y la vida de muchos.

In a narrative that combines the intensely personal with social, economic, and historical analysis, Susan Jacoby turns an unsparing eye on the marketers of longevity - pharmaceutical companies, lifestyle gurus, and scientific businessmen who suggest that there will soon be a "cure" for the "disease" of aging.

Benefits of mindfulness, meditation, positive affirmations, and yoga - and the evidence to back it up! About one out of every five American adults experience a mental health condition within a given year, and the public health concern still gets shoved under the rug. There are methods that people can incorporate into their routine, which can also improve their mental health. Meditation, mindfulness, positive affirmations, and yoga are all excellent practices that will put your mind, body, and soul at ease.

Blind Trust in Doctors and Why It’s Killing You will open your eyes and show you the main reasons why you need to be in complete control of the medical decisions that concern your well-being. The medical industry could be killing you, and it’s time to regain control right now. If you want to be 100 percent in charge of your health, listen to this audiobook now.

The sad truth is that many kids grow up on an unhealthy diet because they simply don’t quite understand the importance of healthy eating. This causes them to experience health issues, weight gain, lower life quality, and ultimately, the risk of disease throughout their life, which is why it’s so crucial to teach children about health from an early age.

En el audiolibro, esta gran experta (más conocida como Boticaria García y autora de exitosos libros como «El jamón de York no existe») analiza junto a Julio Basulto los mitos más extendidos relacionados con la alimentación.

On remote Rollrock Island, the sea-witch Misskaella discovers she can draw a girl from the heart of a seal. So, for a price, any man might buy himself a bride; an irresistibly enchanting sea-wife. But what cost will be borne by the people of Rollrock? The men, the women, the children? Once Misskaella sets her heart on doing such a thing?Margo Lanagan weaves an extraordinary tale of desire and revenge, of loyalty, heartache and human weakness, and of the unforeseen consequences of all-consuming love.