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YOU: The Owner's Manual, Updated and Expanded Edition: An Insider's Guide to the Body that Will Make You ... 20 reviews
Mehmet Oz, Michael F. Roizen
Collins, 2008
full of useful information
When I ordered the book, I did not expect the extent and breadth of information that it contains....I have learned a lot from the information and would recommend it to anyone.
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Self Magazine's 15 Minutes to Your Best Self: Quick Fixes for a Healthier, Happier Life 8 reviews
Lucy Danziger, the editors of Self magazine
Gotham, 2007
Just as enjoyable as the magazine!
As a SELF subscriber, I bought this book with high hopes which were definitely met. I love all the quick tips. The set-up of the chapters makes it easy to find topics and information that you are looking for. I enjoyed just reading the book cover-to-cover!
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Smart Medicine for Healthier Living : Practical A-Z Reference to Natural and Conventional Treatments for ...13 reviews
Janet Zand, James B. LaValle, ...
Avery, 1999
how to treat a stye?
I got this book and the one for our kids, my husband woke up with a stye in his eye a couple of days after receiving this book. He wanted to run to the Dr., I asked him to wait and followed the instructions the book provided, i like how it gave us many different ways to treat it. I used the homeopathic way and in a day and a half it was gone, it went from this horrible red, bloodshot eye to ...
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Eat Out, Eat Right: The Guide to Healthier Restaurant Eating11 reviews
Hope S. Warshaw
Agate Surrey, 2008
Must have for anyone who eats out
This is a handy book for anyone who eats out. My favorite part is the suggested meals to order for each type of restaurant (Italian, Mexican, Chinese, Pizza, etc.). The author's tips are practical and straightforward. I like that she makes it possible to eat well when eating out by choosing the right foods, instead of discouraging eating out altogether.
My husband loves Mexican food and ...
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Smart Medicine for a Healthier Child43 reviews
Janet Zand, Robert Rountree, ...
Avery, 2003
Well-Rounded for ALL Parents
This book has finally combined all views of medicine from the conventional to the all-natural. I enjoyed sharing this book with my pediatrician, who had great things to say about my approach. I love this book and reach for it every time I suspect a cold or illness. We use it for the entire family! Great all around book. I would give this book to ANYONE, not just those seeking natural treatments.
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The Be Healthier Feel Stronger Vegetarian Cookbook 1 review
Susan M. Kleiner, Karen Friedman-Kester
MacMillan Publishing Company, 1997
Great Power Food!
Great healthy recipes for athletes! Easy to make!
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Making Americans Healthier: Social and Economic Policy As Health Policy (National Poverty Center Series on ...
Russell Sage Foundation Publications, 2008
The United States spends billions of dollars annually on social and economic policies aimed at improving the lives of its citizens, but the health consequences associated with these policies are rarely considered. In Making Americans Healthier , a group of multidisciplinary experts shows how social and economic policies seemingly unrelated to medical well-being have dramatic consequences for the health of the American people. Most previous ...
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Creating a Healthier Church: Family Systems Theory, Leadership, and Congregational Life (Creative Pastoral ...15 reviews
Ronald W. Richardson
Augsburg Fortress Publishers, 1996
Must read!
If you've read, "Generation to Generation" by Edwin Friedman or are familiar with "family systems theory" you'll understand of the value of "Creating a healthier Church". Richardson playfully compares two Churches "Valley view" and "Third Church" to juxtapose healthy Churches and dysfunctional Churches. The main ideas in the book: How well do the people in a system handle two types of anxiety ...
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Becoming a Healthier Pastor: Family Systems Theory and the Pastor's Own Family (Creative Pastoral Care and ...2 reviews
Ronald W. Richardson
Augsburg Fortress Publishers, 2004
Understanding How Your Own Family Helps You to Help Others Better
Richardson's book is part of the Creative Pastoral Care and Counseling Series published by Fortress Press.
The main premise of this book is that the pastor has to have his or her own family issues in perspective in order to effectively deal with providing pastoral care and counseling to the congregation they serve. Utilizing the work of renowned family systems therapist, Murray Bowen, ...
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The Impact of Inequality: How to Make Sick Societies Healthier2 reviews
Richard Wilkinson
New Press, 2006
change go'n come
The best book I've read on what is wrong with U.S. exactly. Unfortunately I have no hope that we'll try to change the present situation and create a society that reflects the actual material prosperity of this nation instead of first world nation of third world conditions.
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Changes That Heal: How to Understand the Past to Ensure a Healthier Future35 reviews
Henry Cloud
Zondervan, 1997
Like therapy in a book!!
Excellent book by a respected author...the profound counsel within these pages is fabulous; I have earmarked and underlined and highlighted numerous passages. This one is a good "look in the mirror" and complements the "Boundaries" books quite well. I highly recommend this one! I have been a co-dependent person my entire life; now middle-aged and divorced, it is time to heal and discover ME. ...
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Bobby Flay's Grilling For Life: 75 Healthier Ideas for Big Flavor from the Fire18 reviews
Bobby Flay
Scribner, 2005
1 for 1 - so far it's been great
I'm by far an inexperienced amateur chef...I tried one recipe so far: Salmon filets w/ pepper relish & anchovie vinaigrette. It took me two hours to prepare a 1/2 hour meal but the end result was great. I'm looking forward to my next conquest. Give this book a shot. Happy Grilling!
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The Restaurant Companion: A Guide to Healthier Eating Out
Hope S. Warshaw
Surrey Books, 1995
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The Ultimate Sex Diet: The Secret Formula for a Slimmer, Healthier, MorePassionate Life
Kerry McCloskey
Berkley Trade, 2006
Unlike any other diet book, and backed by solid science, this diet promises to help readers slim down and shape up by using one of life's greatest pleasures. No fitness coach would ever say, "Go back to bed!" But marketing research expert Kerry McCloskey will show readers how one of life's greatest pleasures can help readers slim down, shape up, and achieve a happier, healthier life. Included are passion-igniting techniques, sexy exercises ...
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Plants for a Future: Edible & Useful Plants for a Healthier World2 reviews
Ken Fern
Permanent Publications, 2000
Invaluable information on creating natural gardens
Plants For A Future: Edible & Useful Plants For A Healthier World offers invaluable information on creating natural gardens, woodlands, and farms that are in harmony with nature's ecosystems, and contain a wide variety of easily grown perennials and self-seeding annuals that are delicious and healthy food stocks for human consumption. Complete descriptions are provided for edible and other useful ...
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A Healthier You: Based on the Dietary Guidelines for Americans
Office of Disease Prevention and Health, 2005
The food and physical activity choices you make every day affect your health – how you feel today, tomorrow, and in the future. A Healthier You is grounded in the comprehensive science-based advice of the official Dietary Guidelines for Americans 2005. A Healthier You brings together nutrition information from the Federal Government to help you make smart choices about healthy eating and physical activity. These keys to a ...
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YOU: The Owner's Manual: An Insider's Guide to the Body that Will Make You Healthier and Younger402 reviews
Michael F. Roizen, Mehmet Oz
Collins, 2005
Excellent - very easy to read and usable to improve personal health and vitality.
This book is fun to read and very very informative about health, vitality and longevity. Excellent illustrations. Easy-to-follow solutions on how to improve your health. If you're not sure whether or not it's worth it to buy it, IT IS! It's one of those books that after you read it you want to keep it around and pick up every now and then to refresh your memory about it all.
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The Organic Food Guide: How to Shop Smarter and Eat Healthier4 reviews
Steve Meyerowitz
Globe Pequot, 2004
Great Organic Starter!!
Within the past 8 months I have switched my diet and lifestyle to an organic one. Since then I have been bombarded with people asking me why and what does it mean. I found this book in my research and think it is a very informative and practical guide to understanding why organic foods are so important, both for our health and for our environment! I have bought a bunch of these books and have ...
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Nutrition Standards for Foods in Schools: Leading the Way Toward Healthier Youth
Committee on Nutrition Standards for Foods in Schools
National Academies Press, 2007
Food choices and eating habits are learned from many sources. The school environment plays a significant role in teaching and modeling health behaviors. For some children, foods consumed at school can provide a major portion of their daily nutrient intake. Foods and beverages consumed at school can come from two major sources: (1) Federally funded programs that include the National School Lunch Program (NSLP), the School Breakfast Program (SBP), ...
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Healthier Societies: From Analysis to Action
Oxford University Press, USA, 2005
Extensive research has shown that social factors are as important as biological ones in determining health, and their impact is enormous in both adults and children. The challenge of changing public policies and programs remains. Healthier Societies: From Analysis to Action addresses the fundamental questions which will lead the way toward countries investing seriously in improving social conditions, as a way of improving population health. ...
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