Physical Fitness

Recent cutting-edge research shows that human intestinal microbiota influences metabolism, appetite, energy, hormones, inflammation, and insulin resistance. Because gut microflora plays a central role in weight management, losing weight is much more than cutting calories, fat, or carbs. When the trillions of live bacteria in our digestive tract - the gut microbiome - are balanced, excess pounds melt away, and we feel revitalized.

More of a transformative guide than a specific list of exercises devoted to any particular physical approach, Zen Body-Being explains how to create a state of mental control, enhanced feeling-awareness, correct structural alignment, increased spatial acuity, and even a greater interactive presence. Exercises are simple, often involving feeling-imagery and meditative awareness, which have a profound and sometimes instant effect. Where similar guides teach readers what to do, this book teaches readers how to be.

Imagine if you had as much energy for your family at 8 p.m. as you have at the office at 8 a.m.? Whether or not you can hit a home run or run a marathon, this program will train you to perform at the highest possible levels in both your professional and family life.

Aqua Therapy for Lipedema and Lymphedema shares the personal story of a woman who has lipedema and lymphedema and how they have used exercise in the water to feel good and move lymphatic fluid in her body to reduce swelling and pain. Many exercises are difficult for women with these conditions, as mobility limitations, hypermobility, and joint pain often go hand in hand with lipedema. However, being in water creates a sense of freedom of movement and can enhance mental and physical health.

Ohne es wahrzunehmen, atmen die meisten Menschen viel zu viel, was zu verminderter Leistungsfähigkeit und Gesundheitsproblemen führen kann. Kontrolliertes Atmen versorgt Muskeln und Organe mit der genau richtigen Menge an Sauerstoff. Das erhöht Fitness und Wohlbefinden und hilft sogar beim Abnehmen. Patrick McKeowns wissenschaftlich belegte Techniken zeigen Ihnen, wie richtiges Atmen geht. Anhand eines Selbsttests können Sie bestimmen, wie effizient Ihr Körper Sauerstoff nutzt, und lernen dann, diesen Wert durch einfache Atemübungen zu verbessern.

As we grow older, we naturally start losing muscle mass every year. Even if you don’t feel anything now, eventually you’ll wake up one day and be surprised that you’re struggling just to get up from your chair or are simply not as strong as you used to be. Over time, problems with your physical health can take a toll on your mental well-being and discourage you entirely from taking necessary steps toward a healthier and more youthful lifestyle.

Living with diabetes can feel like walking a tightrope. One misstep and you can come crashing down, facing a range of life-threatening complications. From the constant monitoring of blood sugar levels to the pressure of making healthy food choices and losing weight, diabetes can feel overwhelming. With the right guidance and support, diabetes management can be a well-choreographed dance. By making healthy choices and staying on top of your care, living with diabetes doesn’t have to get in the way of your life.

This number one New York Times best seller adapted for people with diabetes is full of tools and menus designed to kick-start weight loss to control your blood sugar. From Mayo Clinic - a leader in health and nutrition and the number one ranked hospital for Diabetes and Endocrinology according to the 2018 US News & World Report best hospital rankings - comes The Mayo Clinic Diabetes Diet, 2nd Edition. This reliable diet plan is designed to prevent and manage prediabetes and type 2 diabetes.

Take a Nap! Change Your Life. explains the five stages of the sleep cycle, particularly stage two, slow wave sleep, and REM, and the benefits each one provides; how to assess your tiredness and set up a personal sleep profile; and how to neutralize the voice in your head that tells you napping is a sign of laziness. (Not that anyone would have called JFK, Churchill, Einstein, or Napoleon a slug-a-bed.)

How does focusing on your outbreath help create a new, healthier you? In Just Breathe Out, you learn how practicing the BreatheOutDynamic system (BODs) energizes and relaxes you - the beginning of creating your very own user-friendly body. Respiratory therapist Betsy Thomason, BA, RRT introduces listeners to a life-changing way of breathing that focuses on breathing out instead of breathing in. Learning and using the BreatheOutDynamic system improves everything from management of pain to athletic performance and overall health.

Most of us are constantly plugged in and stressed out - tethered to our phones and e-mail, overworked and inactive at our desk jobs, and out of touch with what our bodies and our brains really need. Clean Mind, Clean Body is your reset button, an immersive experience in mental and physical self-care that will transform your daily routine and your habits.

Whether you're a professional athlete, dedicated to your personal goals for fitness, or a newcomer looking for fitness inspiration, you shouldn't overlook the mind body connection when it comes to exercise and mental health. Moving your body and having a diet of balanced nutrition not only changes your physical body, but can improve your mood and give you that much needed memory boost. Start focusing on yourself by nurturing your body and mind. When it comes to our physical and mental health, there is always room for improvement.

Por el autor de los grandes bestsellers Cerebro de pan y Alimenta tu cerebro, llega Más allá de tu cerebro: un programa práctico e integral para toda la familia que detalla cómo disminuir el riesgo de enfermedades cerebrales, bajar de peso, revertir condiciones crónicas -como el cáncer, el colesterol elevado o la diabetes- y rejuvenecer nuestras células por completo. Basado en los estudios científicos más recientes y esperanzadores, Más allá de tu cerebro condensa y expande la filosofía médica que el doctor David Perlmutter ha compartido en sus libros previos e introduce nueva información....

Ross Lennox, a rheumatoid arthritis sufferer, realized early on that there was a close link between RA and the food choices he was making. The recipes in this audiobook are specifically designed for people with RA who need to eat well and reduce inflammation. Life is complicated enough, so these simple recipes and the 28-day meal plans help you plan your RA Healthy Eating Plan. The anti-inflammatory diet book will arm you with everything you need to know about adopting this eating plan to help alleviate the symptoms of your RA.

Want to lose weight, reduce inflammation, and cleanse your body? Want to sleep better? Want to have more energy and better mood control? These are just a handful of benefits that can be achieved when a person embarks on a sugar-detox journey. In this insightful and functional guide, Keller teaches listeners to consider the scientific ramifications of detoxing from sugar.

Andy Beal suffered a massive stroke and heart attack at the age of 44. The entire right side of his body was paralyzed. He had trouble thinking, talking, and answering the simplest of questions. Just two days later, Beal walked out of the hospital in what doctors call a "remarkable recovery". That remarkable recovery was in part due to the heart health improvements Andy Beal made just eight months earlier.

If you're experiencing pain in your hips and knees from sitting for endless hours, standing for long periods, or lifting heavy objects, then the exercises in this book will provide you fast relief! Based on the author's personal experience, research, and professional expertise, these at-home exercises are easy to follow. Activity is essential to help reverse the debilitating effects of back, hip, and knee problems. This is the second book in the Reverse Your Pain series.

Filled with actionable, step-by-step solutions for people who do not have a lot of time to spare, this keto diet guide for beginners was conceived with the word “fast” in mind.

Discover unique insights and practical steps that have helped many achieve lasting health improvements through the mind-gut connection.

The Mediterranean diet is the century old secret of Mediterranean people's great health and longevity. Following the Mediterranean lifestyle offers a lot of benefits; however, due to our busy lives, finding the time to cook healthy dishes is becoming increasingly challenging. If you want to save time while still eating delicious and healthy dishes, this is the right book for you. You'll learn how to plan and prep healthy meals in advance, how to choose the right storage containers, and how to safely store foods.