Health & Wellness
The library has curated resources to support your health and wellness needs, encouraging individuals to prioritize self-care, manage stress and establish healthier routines.
These resources are for general information only and not a substitute for the expertise of medical professionals. Please consult a health care provider for specific concerns or treatment decisions.
Health & Wellness Resources
Health Care Reviews
Health Care Reviews
Consumers’ Checkbook offers unbiased reviews on healthcare professionals, hospitals and urgent care clinics, assisted living facilities, nursing homes and more.
Health U.S. News, Healthgrades and Vital for doctors.
Leapfrog Group and Health U.S. News for hospitals.
Medicare.gov and Health U.S. News for nursing homes.
Health U.S. News and Caring for assisted/senior living.
Health Information
Health Information
Alt HealthWatch offers the latest information about holistic medicine and therapies.
Consumer Health Complete provides information and articles about health conditions, medications and alternative treatments.
ConsumerLab reviews health, wellness and nutritional products based on test results published by an independent laboratory.
Gale Health & Wellness is an online resource from the library comprised of diagnostic tools and tests, therapies, surgeries, and treatments, mental health and community health concerns.
MedlinePlus is a top source for conditions, diseases and disorders, medical tests and their results, prescription drugs and over the counter medications, herbs and supplements, and genes and genetics.
Natural Medicines provides an interaction checker, effectiveness ratings of natural medicines and tools for adverse effects, nutrient depletion and pregnancy safety.
Mental Health
Mental Health
National Institute of Mental Health is a government website providing information about various mental health topics.
- Health Topics
- Help for Mental Illnesses
National Alliance on Mental Illness (NAMI) is the largest grassroots mental health organization in the United States.
- Types of Conditions
- Treatments and Approaches
Medline Plus is a website from National Library of Medicine which provides health information including depression, anxiety, illnesses, drugs and supplements and more.
Nutrition & Healthy Eating
Nutrition & Healthy Eating
Nutrition.gov is a website from U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) Science with information about nutrition topics and recipes.
Eatright.org is a website from the Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics with information on food, recipes, health and fitness.
Community Resources
Health & Wellness Books
Tenacity, resiliency, and willpower a personal journey from the hood to the top levels of the pharmaceutical industry and eventually the couch
The author shares his own life experiences, challenges, successes and struggles to illustrate how the three personal characteristics of tenacity, resiliency, and willpower can contribute to a strong foundation for one's own life and for leading others, as well as to provide the reader with guidance and support for their own lifelong mental well-being and good health
"Winning the war within our mind" our toughest battles forge our greatest strengths
"Are you ready to confront the most relentless enemy you will ever face--your own mind? In this ... book, immerse yourself in the world of psychological warfare not on distant battlefields but within the recesses of our mind. This ... three-part guide reveals how to navigate the intricacies of psychological battles and emerge victorious, where our toughest battles forge our greatest strengths. Part 1 unravels the origins of psychological warfare and its profound impact through historical insights. ... In Part 2, powerful strategies guide us on how to win the war within our mind. ... Part 3 helps to lead us beyond psychological battles, developing a leadership ethos for psychological warriors. ... Whether you're seeking deeper understanding of life, practical advice, or life-altering inspiration, this book guides us to victory in the greatest battle we will ever face: the war within our mind"--Page 4 of cover
The feel good effect reclaim your wellness by finding small shifts that create big change
"A radically easy, refreshingly sane, and ridiculously doable book that will shake up and simplify your health and wellness in the most necessary way -- from the host of the top-rated podcast The Feel Good Effect"--
The art and science of connection why social health is the missing key to living longer, healthier, and happier
In this groundbreaking redefinition of health and wellbeing, an internationally recognized expert in social health argues that the definition of wellbeing is missing a major component: social connection, proving that relationships not only make us happy, but they are also critical to our overall health and longevity
Cozy the art of arranging yourself in the world
"New York Times bestselling author Isabel Gillies picks up where our cultural fascination with hygge leaves off in this fresh and inspiring look on the subtle art of cozy: Part manifesto, part lifestyle guide, part memoir, Cozy shows readers that true comfort comes from within"--
Native home the ancestral art of creating healing spaces
"Indigenous wisdom to transform your home into an oasis of peace and connection by Chelsey Luger, the Lakota and Anishinaabe wellness expert and co-author of The Seven Circles."-- Provided by publisher
Humor me how laughing more can make you present, creative, connected, and happy
Chris Duffy, a comedy writer and podcast host, examines the role of humor in personal well-being, creativity, and social connection. Drawing on personal experiences, including his time as a schoolteacher, as well as observations from comedy, psychology, and the social sciences, Duffy explores how humor can be developed as a skill rather than treated as an innate trait. The book combines autobiographical anecdotes with practical guidance on recognizing humor in everyday situations, taking social risks to foster connection, and using comedic principles to navigate challenges. It presents humor as a tool for resilience, communication, and self-reflection in contemporary life
The joy of well-being a practical guide to a happy, healthy, and long life
"In this empowering and accessible collection of health and wellness advice, the co-founders of mindbodygreen challenge our definition of wellness, health, and self-improvement by revealing what a healthy lifestyle looks like at the fundamental level--and it's not what we think. What does a healthy lifestyle actually look like on the most fundamental level? Across the board, there's so much pressure to pick a health identity to define us. But that's not the reality of how health works. There is no "one size fits all" solution to being healthy, and there are countless studies that support this point of view when it comes to what you eat, your mental health, and how you choose to live. The only universal principle is that you have got to be happy: happy with the choices you are making, happy with the life you are living, and those choices need to work with your body to promote your somatic needs for happiness. Happiness and Healthiness go hand in hand, and who couldn't use a little more of both these days? In The Joy of Well-Being, co-founders of mindbodygreen, one of the largest wellness lifestyle websites, Colleen and Jason Wachob help us tap into the health we already have and guide us through making intentional choices about the life we live today. We're encouraged to make health choices that are right for us as we learn to embrace intentionalism--a way of seeing our health that informs what wellbeing means to us in what we eat, how we sleep, how we breathe, how we take care of our mental health, and every other dimension of our lives"--
Digital madness how social media is driving our mental health crisis-and how to restore our sanity
"From the author of the provocative and influential Glow Kids: Revolutionary research that reveals technology's damaging effect on mental illness and suicide rates--and offers a way out. Dr. Nicholas Kardaras is at the forefront of researchers sounding the alarm about the impact of excessive technology on younger brains. In Glow Kids, he described what screen time does to children, calling it "digital heroin". Now, in Digital Madness, Dr. Kardaras turns his attention to our teens and young adults. For them, the digital world is a bubble of content you're meant to "like" or "dislike." Two choices might be considered easy, but just how detrimental is this binary thinking to mental health? From body image to politics to personal relationships to decisions, the world doesn't exist in an "up or down," "black or white," "good or bad" dynamic, and social media shouldn't either. Digital Madness explores how technology promotes sedentary isolation, polarization, rewards extremes on both sides, and has spawned a mental health and suicide pandemic from which enormous corporations profit. Dr. Kardaras offers a path out of our crisis, using examples from classical philosophy that encourage resilience, critical thinking, concentration, and other beneficial habits of mind. Digital Madness is a crucial book for parents, educators, therapists, public health professionals, and policymakers who are searching for ways to restore our young people's mental and physical health"--
The healing power of resilience a new prescription for health and well-being
"A revolutionary, science-backed approach to living well from ABC News chief medical correspondent and cardiologist Dr. Tara Narula, that bridges the gap between our physical and mental health to show how resilience is the key to both. As the number one leading cause of death in the United States, heart disease has several common prescriptions from cardiologists, such as medication, surgery, diet, and exercise. There is, however, one treatment that is consistently overlooked: resilience. We need resilience to get us to face new diagnoses, to show up to doctor's appointments, to take those medications, to make it through surgery (and to recover from it), and to stick to that diet or new workout plan"--
Everyday vitality turning stress into strength
"In this work, the author defines vitality as the positive feeling of aliveness and energy that lies at the core of wellbeing, and offers strategies for cultivating this feeling. Vitality is associated with positive health outcomes like productivity, better coping with stress and challenges, greater mental health and the ability to manage negative emotions. Boardman believes that meaningful connections and other-oriented actions are what strengthen us. Everyday Vitality explains how to identify such experiences in readers' own lives, develop them, and use them as a foundation to counter stress"--
The joy of movement how exercise helps us find happiness, hope, connection, and courage
"The bestselling author of The Willpower Instinct introduces a surprising science-based book that doesn't tell us why we should exercise but instead shows us how to fall in love with movement"--
Glow 90 days to create your vibrant life from within
Invites readers to adopt a simple daily practice that will transform physical and mental health for the better
From Burnout to Balance 60+ Healing Recipes and Simple Strategies to Boost Mood, Immunity, Focus, and Sleep
The body revelation physical and spiritual practices to metabolize pain, banish shame, and connect to god with your whole self
Do you sometimes feel as though your body is a problem to solve? Discover how to make it part of the solution instead. It's now known that the emotional and relational pain we've lived through has a profound negative physical effect on our bodies. Alisa Keeton, popular fitness professional, proposes that the reverse is also true: What we do with our bodies can have a dramatic positive effect on our emotions, relationships, and our connection with God. In The Body Revelation, she shows us how to use our bodies as a means of healing past pain and promoting physical, emotional, and spiritual health
Hooked food, free will, and how the food giants exploit our addictions
"Everyone knows how hard it can be to maintain a healthy diet. But what if some of the decisions we make about what to eat are beyond our control? Is it possible that processed food is addictive, like drugs or alcohol? Motivated by these questions, Pulitzer Prize-winning investigative reporter Michael Moss began searching for answers, to find the true peril in our food. In Hooked, Moss explores the science of addiction and uncovers what the scientific and medical communities--as well as food manufacturers--already know, which is that food can, in some cases, be even more addictive than alcohol, cigarettes, or drugs. Our bodies are hard-wired for sweets, so food manufacturers have deployed fifty-six types of sugar to add to their products, creating in us the expectation that everything should be cloying; we've evolved to prefer convenient meals, so three-fourths of the calories we get from groceries come from ready-to-eat foods. Moss goes on to show how the processed food industry has not only tried to deny this troubling discovery, but exploit it to its advantage. For instance, in a response to recent dieting trends, food manufacturers have simply turned junk food into junk diets, filling grocery stores with "diet" foods that are hardly distinguishable from the products that got us into trouble in the first place. With more people unable to make dieting work for them, manufacturers are now claiming to add ingredients that can effortlessly cure our compulsive eating habits. A gripping account of the legal battles, insidious marketing campaigns, and cutting-edge food science that have brought us to our current public health crisis, Hooked lays out all that the food industry is doing to exploit and deepen our addictions, and shows us what we can do so that we can one again seize control"--
Whole rethinking the science of nutrition
"The China Study" revealed what we should eat and provided the powerful empirical support for this answer. "Whole" answers the question of why. Why does a whole-food, plant-based diet provide optimal nutrition? "Whole" demonstrates how far the scientific reductionism of the nutrition orthodoxy has gotten offtrack and reveals the elegant wonders of the true holistic workings of nutrition, from the cellular level to the operation of the entire organism
The 200 superfoods that will save your life
Prevent and reverse heart disease the revolutionary, scientifically proven, nutrition-based cure
"In Prevent and Reverse Heart Disease, Dr. Caldwell B. Esselstyn, Jr., a former surgeon, researcher, and clinician at the Cleveland Clinic, challenges conventional cardiology by posing a compelling, revolutionary idea - that we can, in fact, abolish the heart disease epidemic by changing our diets." "Dr. Esselstyn convincingly argues that plant-based, oil-free nutrition can not only prevent and stop the progression of heart disease, but also reverse its effects. Futhermore, it can eliminate the need for expensive and invasive surgical intervention except in acute emergencies, no matter how far the disease has progressed." "Prevent and Reverse Heart Disease explains the science behind these dramatic results, and offers readers the same, simple plan that has changed the lives of Dr. Esselstyn's patients forever. In addition, the book offers more than 150 delicious recipes developed by Ann Crile Esselstyn, that the Esselstyns and their patients have enjoyed for years."--BOOK JACKET
OMD change the world by changing one meal a day the simple, plant-based program to save your health, save your waistline, and save the planet
"Environmental advocate, mom of five, and former actor, Suzy Amis Cameron presents a clear-eyed and accessible guide for you to improve your health and shrink your personal carbon footprint simply by swapping one meat- and dairy- based meal for a plant-based one every day. The research is clear that a plant-based diet is the healthiest diet on earth. But what many people don't realize is that nothing else we do comes close to the environmental impact of what we eat. Now Suzy Amis Cameron explains how we can boost energy, feel better, live healthier, and heal the earth, starting with just one meal a day. Developed at MUSE School, the school she founded with her sister Rebecca Amis, Suzy's program makes it possible for anyone and everyone to reverse climate change while they embrace a healthier lifestyle. This one simple step will begin to help readers lose weight and stay naturally thin, reverse chronic health concerns, improve overall health, enjoy newfound energy, and slash their carbon footprint in half. In OMD, Suzy shares her field-tested plan, outlining the latest science and research on why a plant-based diet is better for one's health and the environment. Featuring fifty delicious, nourishing recipes and complete with inspiring success stories, shopping lists, meal plans, and pantry tips, OMD is an all-in-one resource for anyone who wants to improve their health and take care of our beautiful planet at the same time"--
Taste of Home healthier cooking annual recipes
Savor all the delicious comfort foods you crave -- without the unwanted calories, sugar and fat -- when you prepare meals from Healthier Cooking Annual Recipes. Inside, you'll find 400+ recipes and tips for irresistible pasta bakes, easy sheet-pan suppers, hearty roasts and special sweets. Every dish is dietitian-approved, and they've all earned our Test Kitchen's seal of approval so you know they'll turn out perfect every time. Nutrition Facts, Diabetic Exchanges and icons throughout will guide you toward well-rounded eating goals. With Healthier Cooking, you'll enjoy good food that's also good for you
Mediterranean diet
"The Mediterranean Diet incorporates the foods and eating habits of the Mediterranean to improve your health and promote longevity. Mediterranean Diet For Dummies shows you that you don't have to give up the things you love to live a healthy lifestyle. This easy-to-follow, sustainable diet focuses on plant-based foods and healthy fats, while still letting you enjoy favorites like meat and cheese, in moderation. Discover the proven benefits of the popular Mediterranean Diet, including reduced risk of chronic health conditions like heart disease and diabetes. Rachel Berman, a registered dietitian and recognized national nutrition expert, walks you through the latest research on this diet. You'll also find recipes and meal plans to help you get started on any budget"--
The HBD cookbook life-changing recipes for long-term health and perfect weight
"Change the way you eat to change the way you feel. The Human Being Diet is a revolutionary program to help you become the best, healthiest, lightest, most energetic, happiest version of you. These delicious recipes are based on the groundbreaking nutritional science of The Human Being Diet. Find out when to eat, what to eat and how much to eat to reset your metabolic rhythm and restore your health, resulting in perfect weight, boundless energy, flawless skin, healthy digestion and refreshing sleep"--Publisher's description
Fit for life
"The program that shatters all the myths...'Fit for life' proves it's not only what you eat, but also when and how. Use the natural body cycle, permanent weight-loss plan that continues to help millions of people all over the world take off pounds and take on new, invigorated vitality and health..."--P. [4] of cover
Run fast. Cook fast Eat slow. quick-fix recipes for hangry athletes
"Cook the recipes that Shalane Flanagan ate while training for her 2017 TCS New York City Marathon historic win! The New York Times bestseller Run Fast. Eat Slow. taught runners of all ages that healthy food could be both indulgent and incredibly nourishing. Now, Olympian Shalane Flanagan and chef Elyse Kopecky are back with a cookbook that's full of recipes that are fast and easy without sacrificing flavor. Whether you are an athlete, training for a marathon, someone who barely has time to step in the kitchen, or feeding a hungry family, Run Fast. Cook Fast. Eat Slow. has wholesome meals to sustain you. Run Fast. Cook Fast. Eat Slow. is full of pre-run snacks, post-run recovery breakfasts, on-the-go lunches, and 30-minutes-or-less dinner recipes. Each and every recipe--from Shalane and Elyse's signature Superhero muffins to energizing smoothies, grain salads, veggie-loaded power bowls, homemade pizza, and race day bars--provides fuel and nutrition without sacrificing taste or time." -- Amazon.com
The gluten lie and other myths about what you eat
The a-list diet lose up to 15 pounds and look and feel younger in just 2 weeks
"The New Weight-Loss Revolution from the Diet Doctor to the Stars From red carpet premieres to TV interviews to unexpected paparazzi encounters, celebrities are always feeling the pressure to look their absolute best. So when it comes to slimming down, they want fabulous results now. Dr. Fred Pescatore, author of the New York Times bestseller The Hamptons Diet, is sharing-for the first time-the secret diet he uses with his A-list clientele to achieve maximum results for losing weight and getting healthy. You can drop up to 15 pounds in as little as two weeks-while enjoying delicious and satisfying food! With a unique dieting innovation,90 delicious recipes, and easy-to-follow meal plans, The A-List Diet goes beyond Atkins, beyond The Whole 30, beyond Eat Fat, Get Thin, and way beyond Paleo. By combining the benefits of protein boosting, protein rotation, inflammation busting, and acid-reducing alkalization, this diet maximizes your ability to drop weight. Grounded in the latest cutting-edge science, this foolproof approach to eating healthy will make your body feel good on the inside, which makes you look younger, slimmer, and better than ever-the natural way. The A-List Diet removes the common barriers to losing weight and gives you all the tools you will need for success-and optimal long-term health. In The A-List Diet, there is no counting points, no obsessing over the scale, and no gimmicks. Just smart swaps, simple solutions, and a fresh new look at everyday choices. Dr. Pescatore helps you identify what type of dieter you are so you can customize his strategies to work best for you, so this is truly your diet secret. Filled with testimonials from Dr. Pescatore's celebrity patients, The A-List Diet is your ultimate guide to losing weight with healthy strategies and quick results. Get red carpet ready with the fabulous new you!"--
Paleo cooking bootcamp for busy people
Body love every day choose your life-changing 21-day path to food freedom
Rocco's healthy + delicious more than 200 (mostly) plant based recipes for everyday life
In Rocco's Healthy and Delicious, readers will find simple, everyday recipes for meals, snacks, desserts, smoothies and more. Start your day with Pomegranate Chia Oatmeal or a Strawberry Pistachio Breakfast Bar. Power up with a Chopped Salad with Avocado Crema or Coconut Cilantro Chicken Soup. Feast over Cauliflower Rice Risotto or Thai Curry Veggie Burgers. Indulge in Coconut Macaroons and No Bake Chocolate Chip Cookies. All of these recipes are plant-based with beautiful photography, no-nonsense nutritional guidance, a pantry overview, and more
The well life how to use structure, sweetness, and space to create balance, happiness, and peace
"Learn how to utilize the three fundamental principles of sweetness, structure, and space to have a more expansive, rewarding, and enjoyable life"--
Open when a companion for life's twists and turns
"Dr. Julie teaches her millions of readers and clients how to navigate life's toughest occurrences while they're happening, rather than moments or years after the fact. What if we can learn to harness our emotions and stay present so we can process and choose how to respond to a situation? Picking up where Why Has Nobody Told Me This Before? leaves off, Dr. Julie shares the research-backed concepts and powerful skills we can use to weather our most vulnerable moments. Learn how to move through any situation with grace"--
"Winning the war within our mind" our toughest battles forge our greatest strengths
"Are you ready to confront the most relentless enemy you will ever face--your own mind? In this ... book, immerse yourself in the world of psychological warfare not on distant battlefields but within the recesses of our mind. This ... three-part guide reveals how to navigate the intricacies of psychological battles and emerge victorious, where our toughest battles forge our greatest strengths. Part 1 unravels the origins of psychological warfare and its profound impact through historical insights. ... In Part 2, powerful strategies guide us on how to win the war within our mind. ... Part 3 helps to lead us beyond psychological battles, developing a leadership ethos for psychological warriors. ... Whether you're seeking deeper understanding of life, practical advice, or life-altering inspiration, this book guides us to victory in the greatest battle we will ever face: the war within our mind"--Page 4 of cover
A pity party is still a party a feel-good guide to feeling bad
"A guide from therapist Chelsea Harvey Garner to a journey inward that encourages us to explore our tough emotions with courage (and a little bit of humor) and find our way back to one another while we do it"--
The stress prescription seven days to more joy and ease
"From world-renowned psychologist and New York Times-bestselling author Dr. Elissa Epel, a book that offers a simple yet powerful plan to turn your stress into your strength in just seven days. Our lives have become increasingly stressful. From the moment our eyes open in the morning to when they drift closed at night, we are flooded with constant stress triggers: to-do lists, deadlines, thorny conversations, crises both small and large. And unfortunately, we can't eliminate stress. Stress will always be a part of life-it's woven into everything from parenting to careers to reaching for big life dreams. These things are stressful because we care a lot about them. We can't just stop caring-nor do we want to. While we can't eliminate stress altogether, what we can change is our response to it. Dr. Elissa Epel has dedicated her career to studying stress. And what she's learned over years of research is that the secret to tackling stress is not simply to avoid it-it's to experience stress differently. We can actually learn "how to stress better." In The Stress Prescription, Dr. Epel distills years of research into a practical seven-day plan to help us fundamentally transform our relationship to stress. Over the course of seven days, you'll learn simple, science-based techniques that offer immediate action and relief. Stress is inevitable. But it doesn't have to make us miserable or wear us down. Stress doesn't come just from what happens to us but from our response to what happens. It's our thoughts more than our lives that stress us out. With the right mind-set and resources, we can turn our stress into a tool that helps us strengthen and grow"--
Healing your emotional self a powerful program to help you raise your self-esteem, quiet your inner critic, and overcome your shame
Spontaneous happiness
This book presents integrative treatment strategies for low mood and depression; offers advice on lifestyle, behavior, and dietary changes; and helps readers assess their own emotional wellness and build personalized plans to manage their moods
The wellness guide embrace 100 expressions of positive self-care, from meditation to yoga, superfoods to journaling
"Embrace every aspect of your well-being--from physical, mental, and emotional health to improved nutrition, sleep, and relationships. True wellness is rooted in mental, emotional, social, occupational, financial, and physical well-being. Wellness is fed and watered by practicing healthy--but simple--habits that allow us to grow and blossom. The Wellness Guide sets readers on the path to achieving a balanced life that is healthy and fulfilling, with practical advice on how to set and achieve goals for every aspect of well-being. By optimizing your physical, mental, and emotional health, you can find the ideal work-life balance that will result in positive long-term benefits"--
How not to fall apart lessons learned on the road from self-harm to self-care
"What no one tells you about living with anxiety and depression--learned the hard way Maggy van Eijk knows the best place to cry in public. She also knows that eating super salty licorice or swimming in icy cold water are things that make you feel alive but, unlike self-harm, aren't bad for you. These are the things to remember when you're sad. Turning 27, Maggy had the worst mental health experience of her life so far. She ended a three-year relationship. She lost friends and made bad decisions. She drank too much and went to ER over twelve times. She saw three different therapists and had three different diagnoses. She went to two burn units for self-inflicted wounds and was escorted in an ambulance to a mental health crisis center. But that's not the end of her story. Punctuated with illustrated lists reminiscent of Maggy's popular BuzzFeed posts, How Not to Fall Apart shares the author's hard-won lessons about what helps and what hurts on the road to self-awareness and better mental health. This is a book about what it's like to live with anxiety and depression, panic attacks, self-harm and self-loathing--and it's also a hopeful roadmap written by someone who's been there and is still finding her way"--
A little closer to home how I found the calm after the storm
When Ginger Zee opened her life to readers in Natural Disaster, the response was enormous. She put a very relatable if surprising face on depression and has helped lessen the stigma surrounding mental health issues. But Ginger tells us, Natural Disaster was ""Ginger Lite" and only scratched the surface. In this moving follow-up, Ginger shares her truest self. She spent most of her life shielding her vulnerabilities from the world all while being a professional people pleaser. Her stormy childhood, her ongoing struggles with crippling depression, her suicide attempts, and many other life experiences will resonate with readers who are likely to see themselves along the way. In spite of its serious subject matter, Ginger's positive, life-affirming outlook comes through loud and clear. Written with great heart and quite a bit of humor, Ginger normalizes issues and challenges millions of people face every day
Cudi : the memoir
"Cudi: The Memoir is Scott Mescudi's most personal work yet. Across a trailblazing career, he's turned pain into poetry with anthems like "Day 'N' Nite," "Pursuit of Happiness," and "Mr. Rager." His music gave voice to the unheard and hope to the unseen. But while he was ascending to cultural dominance, he was quietly unraveling. Written during a time of deep self-discovery, Cudi is a story of survival -- through depression, addiction, isolation, and doubt. In his own words, Scott charts the journey back to himself, offering hard-earned lessons on vulnerability, reinvention, and the courage to keep going." --
Emotional first aid practical strategies for treating failure, rejection, guilt, and other everyday psychological injuries
Amphibious soul finding the wild in a tame world
"In this thrilling memoir of a life spent exploring the most incredible places on Earth--from the Great African Seaforest to the crocodile lairs of the Okavango Delta--Craig Foster reveals how we can attend to the earthly beauty around us and deepen our love for all living things, whether we make our homes in the country, the city, or anywhere in between. Foster explores his struggles to remain present to life when a disconnection from nature and the demands of his professional life begin to deaden his senses. And his own reliance on nature's rejuvenating spiritual power is put to the test when catastrophe strikes close to home. Foster's lyrical, riveting Amphibious Soul draws on his decades of daily ocean dives, wisdom from Indigenous teachers, and leading-edge science"--
Get rooted reclaim your soul, serenity, and sisterhood through the healing medicine of the grandmothers
Follows Robyn Moreno as she sets out on a journey of personal growth to discover her true self with the help of wisdom from friends and family and traditions passed down by her ancestors
The healthy brain book an all-ages guide to a calmer, happier, sharper you
"Whether you're experiencing "normal" mental and emotional burnout or wrestling with diagnosed illness, The Healthy Brain Book can help you thrive. It explains: - How what we think can change how well we think - The role of inflammation in the brain, and how food and activity can reverse it - What drugs enhance and suppress the brain's ability to heal itself - Actionable advice to improve your memory, promote learning, and prevent common brain ailments - How to personalize the book's tools for your unique brain"--
The clean 20 20 foods, 20 days, total transformation
A guide to clean eating outlines a diet and exercise program for minimizing unhealthy processed foods as part of a lifestyle practice for weight loss, disease prevention, and overall better health, citing the importance of not eliminating food groups and meeting nutritional needs
How to be well the six keys to a happy and healthy life
"From celebrity health guru and New York Times best-selling author Dr. Frank Lipman,the definitive guide to total wellness. In his best-selling book, The New Health Rules, Dr. Frank Lipman laid out a modern manifesto for living a healthy and fulfilling life. How to Be Well is the essential follow up: a hands-on manual to mastering the habits, routines, and tactics that will help readers improve their health and establish the pillars of lifelong vitality. In How to Be Well, Lipman has created The Good Medicine Mandala--a new map for a new era of medicine. The Good Medicine Mandala is illustrated by a circular system of six rings that contain simple steps to what really works to improve and strengthen resilience, functioning, and overall health. The Six Rings are: How to Eat: Mastering the very building blocks of life: food. How to Sleep: Restoring one of our most fundamental needs. How to Move: Helping the body move in the ways that nature intended. How to Protect: Mitigating and preventing the invisible assaults of everyday toxins. How to Unwind: Consciously switching off to allow for mental reprieve. How to Connect: Awakening and enhancing a sense of belonging and meaning. For anyone interested in health, wellness, and happiness, this gorgeously illustrated book is a must-have"--
The complete book of abs
The macrobiotic way the complete macrobiotic lifestyle book
"More than forty years ago, Michio Kushi recognized that improper diet was a principal cause of many illnesses, including cancer. He began teaching how the macrobiotic diet, based on nutritious whole grains, locally grown fresh vegetables, protein-rich beans, and sea vegetables, combined with exercise and a simpler lifestyle, can relieve and prevent health problems and rejuvenate the body." "In this new edition of The Macrobiotic Way, practical advice on living in harmony with nature and the seasons is illuminated with the latest research on nutrition and health care. Macrobiotic foods and where to find them, cooking methods, dozens of delicious and easy-to-prepare recipes, sample menus, a simple exercise program, and a plan to design your macrobiotic home make The Macrobiotic Way the definitive guide for the journey to a macrobiotic life."--Jacket
Science of stretch reach your flexible potential, stay active, maximize mobility
"Explore new movements and alleviate stiff joints with more than 100 exercises designed to keep you flexible, energized, and active for life."--
Tai chi for dummies
The one-minute workout science shows a way to get fit that's smarter, faster, shorter
"Finally, the solution to the #1 reason we don't exercise: time. Everyone has one minute. A decade ago, Martin Gibala was a young researcher in the field of exercise physiology--with little time to exercise. That critical point in his career launched a passion for high-intensity interval training (HIIT), allowing him to stay in shape with just a few minutes of hard effort. It also prompted Gibala to conduct experiments that helped launch the exploding science of ultralow-volume exercise. Now that he's the worldwide guru of the science of time-efficient workouts, Gibala's first book answers the ultimate question: How low can you go? Gibala's fascinating quest for the answer makes exercise experts of us all. His work demonstrates that very short, intense bursts of exercise may be the most potent form of workout available. Gibala busts myths ("it's only for really fit people"), explains astonishing science ("intensity trumps duration"), lays out time-saving life hacks ("exercise snacking"), and describes the fascinating health-promoting value of HIIT (for preventing and reversing disease). Gibala's latest study found that sedentary people derived the fitness benefits of 150 minutes of traditional endurance training with an interval protocol that involved 80 percent less time and just three minutes of hard exercise per week. Including the eight best basic interval workouts as well as four microworkouts customized for individual needs and preferences (you may not quite want to go all out every time), The One-Minute Workout solves the number-one reason we don't exercise: lack of time. Because everyone has one minute"--
Pilates for everyone 50 poses for every type of body
True age cutting-edge research to help turn back the clock
"Cutting-edge research shows how to determine and decrease your true biological age. What if there was a way to measure our biological age? And what if there were strategies to slow down-or even reverse-the aging process? The answers to these questions lie at the heart of the groundbreaking work Dr. Morgan Levine is doing in her lab at Yale. True Age introduces readers to the latest developments in the science of aging and longevity. It provides an in-depth understanding of biological age and the methods now available to estimate our own. It helps us target an individualized plan to eat, exercise, and sleep, as well as pointing to other lifestyle practices like intermittent fasting and caloric restriction that have been shown to slow or reverse the aging process. The goal is to guide every reader toward a personal regimen to keep them as youthful as possible-both inside and out-with low risk, data-driven biohacking. The book gives readers and their doctors unprecedented ways to identify their personalized aging process and increase not only their lifespan but also then their healthspan"--
15 minute stretch
"Fit exercise into your busy life with these short but effective stretching programs. Follow these stretch routines for just 15 minutes regularly -- anytime, anywhere -- to make a difference."--Back cover
Barre workouts
In Barre Workouts For Dummies, international fitness founder of Xtend Barre, Andrea Rogers, delivers a revolutionary new guide that combines ballet-inspired precision with intense strength and resistance training that doesn't require any weights. Rogers explains, in a way that's accessible for fitness pros and beginners alike, how to improve your strength, posture, and body with safe, effective exercises.The book provides step-by-step instructions for full-body routines, strength-focused techniques, and mindfulness practices specifically tailored to make you look, feel, and move better
Hard work pays off
Fittest Man on Earth Mathew Fraser, five-time winner of the CrossFit Games, shares his exercise program as well as insights into his CrossFit competition experiences and strategies
Every body yoga let go of fear, get on the mat, love your body
"From the unforgettable teacher Jessamyn Stanley comes Every Body Yoga, a book that breaks all the stereotypes. It's a book of inspiration for beginners of all shapes and sizes: If Jessamyn could transcend these emotional and physical barriers, so can we. It's a book for readers already doing yoga, looking to refresh their practice or find new ways to stay motivated. It's a how-to book: Here are easy-to-follow directions to 50 basic yoga poses and 10 sequences to practice at home, all photographed in full color. It's a book that challenges the larger issues of body acceptance and the meaning of beauty. Most of all, it's a book that changes the paradigm, showing us that yoga isn't about how one looks, but how one feels, with yoga sequences like "I Want to Energize My Spirit," "I Need to Release Fear," "I Want to Love Myself." Jessamyn Stanley, a yogi who breaks all the stereotypes, has built a life as an internationally recognized yoga teacher and award-winning Instagram star by combining a deep understanding for yoga with a willingness to share her personal struggles in a way that touches everyone who comes to know her. Now she brings her body-positive, emotionally uplifting approach to yoga in a book that will help every reader discover the power of yoga and how to weave it seamlessly into his or her life"--
Run like a pro (even if you're slow) elite tools and tips for runners at every level
"Cutting-edge advice on how to achieve your personal best, for everyone from casual runners to ultramarathoners. In 80/20 Running, respected running and fitness expert Matt Fitzgerald introduced his revolutionary training program and explained why doing 80 percent of runs at a lower intensity and just 20 percent at a higher intensity is the best way for runners at all levels--as well as cyclists, triathletes, and even weight-loss seekers--to improve their performance. Now, in this eye-opening follow-up, Fitzgerald teams with Olympic coach Ben Rosario to expand and update the 80/20 program to include ultramarathon training and such popular developments as the use of power meters. New research has bolstered the case that the 80/20 method is in fact that most effective way to train for distance running and other endurance sports. Run Like a Pro (Even If You're Slow) shows readers how to take the best practices in elite running and adopt them within the limits of their own ability, lifestyle, and budget"--
Complete guide to foam rolling
"Backed by scientific research, Complete Guide to Foam Rolling provides step-by-step instructions for 27 of the most effective foam rolling techniques for muscle preparation and recovery. Reduce pain and restore function with therapeutic movements that help rehabilitate your body and reduce the risk of injury. Learn to breathe, relax, and roll through tight spots as part of your warm-up, flexibility work, and recovery. Then adapt any of the ready-to-use protocols or create a customized program to address specific problem areas well as your overall muscle and nervous system needs"--Amazon.com