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If your doctor has told you that you need to get your cholesterol in check, if you are concerned about all the fuss surrounding high cholesterol, or if you're simply a health-conscious individual, Controlling Cholesterol For Dummies is the book of choice for you. Filled with effective solutions for managing cholesterol levels, from following a low-fat diet to choosing an exercise regimen, this friendly guide is a must-have for:
You'll discover how to build a cholesterol-lowering diet, shed pounds the healthy way, make your weight-loss menus marvelous, and keep track of calories without confusion. Controlling Cholesterol For Dummies also reveals:
Featuring ten important cholesterol Web sites, ten nutrition Web sites, the truth behind common cholesterol myths, and a handy nutrition chart for several hundred everyday foods, Controlling Cholesterol For Dummies offers reasonable, moderate strategies to help you reach your goal. You won't turn into an anti-cholesterol fanatic--you'll simply gain the knowledge you need to lower your cholesterol levels and keep them that way!
The New York Times bestseller, now in paperback! Kris Carr, author of the best-selling Crazy Sexy Cancer Tips
and Crazy Sexy Cancer Survivor,
takes on the crazy sexy subject of
what and how we eat, drink, and think.
Infused with Carr's signature sass, wit and advice-from-the-trenches style, Crazy Sexy Diet is a beautifully illustrated resource that puts you on the fast track to vibrant health, happiness and a great ass! Along with help from her posse of experts, she lays out the fundamentals of her Crazy Sexy Diet: an anti-inflammatory, vegetarian program that emphasizes balancing the pH of the body with lush whole and raw foods, nourishing organic green drinks, and scrumptious smoothies. Plus, she shares the steps of her own twenty-one-day cleanse, and simple but delectable sample recipes. Carr empowers readers to move from a state of constant bodily damage control to one of renewal and repair, making this a must-have for anyone who seeks to be a confident and sexy wellness warrior.
Including contributions by:
Dean Ornish, M.D. - author and founder and president of the Preventive Medicine Research Institute
Neal Barnard, M.D. - author, founder of Physicians Committee for Responsible Medicine (PCRM), author of Food for Life
Kathy Freston - author of Quantum Wellness and health advocate
Alejandro Junger, M.D. - author of Clean: The Revolutionary Program to Restore the Body's Natural Ability to Heal Itself, and director of integrative medicine at Lenox Hill Hospital, NYC
Rory Freedman - coauthor of Skinny Bitch and health advocate
Mark Hyman, M.D. - author of The UltraMind Solution and pioneer in functional medicine
Emily Deschanel - star of the Fox series Bones and health advocate
Sharon Gannon - author of Yoga and Vegetarianism, and cofounder of Jivamukti Yoga
Wayne Pacelle - president & CEO, The Humane Society of the United States
Stacy Malkan - author and cofounder of the Campaign for Safe Cosmetics
Dr. Lilli Link - specialist in raw foods and integrative nutrition
Frank Lipman - author of Revive: Stop feeling Spent and Start Living Again and founder of the Eleven Eleven Wellness Center
Do you have any idea what it's like to feel blissfully whole and comfortable in your skin? You will. The Crazy Sexy Diet and lifestyle will give you the tools to navigate through life with clarity, balance, and flow. Health is more than just the absence of disease; it is the presence of vitality. Health is freedom from obstruction; it's living in a harmonious way that creates both inner and outer peace. . . . The Crazy Sexy Diet is loaded with wisdom, tips and advice from personal experience. If I feel great living and eating this way then you can feel fantastic! What I present to you is what works for me and countless other wellness warriors. This information just might save your life, or at the very least reduce the pesky cellulite. It's an awakening without the disease, knowledge without the price. Changing your mind is the biggest obstacle you face. But once you do, you'll realize that you are the one you've been waiting for. . . .
From the Introduction
* the exercise program: thirty minutes a day-no more than three times a week;
* a combination of strength-training and aerobics that can be done at home or at the Curves center;
* a temporary diet plan that produces permanent results;
* questionnaires to determine if you're calorie sensitive or carbohydrate sensitive, helping you to individualize your food plan;
* a unique maintenance plan that allows you to eat full portions after the initial weight loss; and
* a coupon for one free week at any "Curves" center in the country. (good for one-week membership at any Curves location, new members only, must be 18 years or older)
Gary Heavin's revolutionary plan reprograms the metabolism to absorb 2,500 to 3,000 calories per day. That means full portions without gaining weight. And you'll see major results within two weeks.
Highlighting the ingenuity and resourcefulness of caregivers, the book brims with inspirational stories, practical advice, and creative approaches to problem-solving. Among the issues addressed are:
Becoming a caregiver, whether for a spouse or parent
Dealing with the personality changes caused by dementia, from anxiety and paranoia to hallucinations and impulsive behavior
Keeping dementia sufferers meaningfully involved in life
Handling the emotions and stresses of caregiving
Seeking help through support groups and other sources, including medical professionals, clergy, and other family members The authors, who have both been caregivers themselves, augment their interviewees' stories with connective commentary and their own personal stories. A useful resource section is included to refer readers to associations and help-lines.
Dieting is one of the greatest contributors to weight gain. Yet the pressure to be thin is always present through advertising, social media, and even subtle influences from family and friends. As a young woman, Dr. Supatra Tovar was trapped in the frustrating cycle of dieting and disappointment and was determined to break free from the Diet Culture hamster wheel. Combining scientific research with clinical work as a licensed psychologist, registered dietitian, and fitness expert, Dr. Tovar developed a unique approach that has helped her and her clients naturally achieve sustainable health.
Now Dr. Tovar will teach you the steps to eliminate Diet Culture's negative influence by explaining the science of why diets fail, while providing simple steps to help you achieve a healthy mind-body-soul relationship. By focusing on scientifically proven methods to change your mindset, tune into your body, and eat mindfully, she will help you reshape your relationship with food, heal your mind, and live a diet-free life.
Join a community of those seeking a healthier way. You will hear transformative stories, work through simple exercises, and gain access to valuable resources including meditation videos, a mindful eating journal, a workbook, and a cookbook--all in support of your journey to a more joyful, balanced, and self-accepting life.