Health Myths

The media, celebrities, weight-loss gurus, and the Internet bombard society with recommendations about how to shed unwanted pounds: Count calories, cut carbs, exercise more, skip meals, drink more water, pop a pill. Yet as more people try diligently to follow this advice, waistlines continue to expand. In Supersized Lies, Robert J. Davis, PhD, a.k.a. The Healthy Skeptic, shows you why this inability to lose weight isn't your fault as he reveals how hype, half-truths, and unproven solutions have steered you into fruitless quests that inflict emotional and physical harm.

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.

Join me as I explore ten myths about childlessness that have been masquerading as truth, and point you towards a much kinder, more helpful understanding of how we work as human beings.

"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.

They say that life is about compromise. Sacrifice. A series of trades to reach one’s destiny. But in Grey’s wildest dreams, she never imagined that her journey would include an underground joyride—or that the repercussions of her past could cost her everything.

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.

Is there really such a thing as a midlife crisis - a true crisis in a person's life that happens in midlife? Yes, there is. But fortunately for most of us, it is a fairly rare event. Unlike the midlife crisis, a midlife transition is a quasi-universal reaction to the major changes that take place in midlife, mentally, physically and in relationships. This book describes the powerful, dynamic forces that underlie both the midlife crisis and midlife transition and provides, through clinical case material, a detailed description of each.

Is marijuana safe? Can marijuana cause physical or mental illness, and can those problems be permanent? Is marijuana addictive? Is marijuana a gateway drug? Should marijuana be legal, and does legalization decrease crime? Does marijuana have adverse effects on a User’s loved ones and society? Is marijuana a miracle drug that treats many medical problems? Are CBD and delta-8 safe and effective? What, if anything, does the Bible say about marijuana? Is it okay for Christians to smoke marijuana? Dr. Raymond Wiggins answers these questions and many more based on extensive research.

As devoted cat owners, we want the best for our feline companions. For many of us, that love translates into small daily rituals: the sound of a can popping open, the meticulous measuring of kibble, or the quiet satisfaction of watching our cat enjoy their meal. We make these choices carefully, assuming we’re doing right by them. After all, nutrition is one of the most basic, tangible ways we show love.

On the historic campus of the fictional Parthenon University lies Potential Street, a non-descript alley lined by the University's twelve clubs. Each club bears a sign of the Zodiac. The most notorious of the clubs is Pithon which has housed the ancient Greek deities in order to seize absolute political power in North America. All it needs to complete its devious plan is to have one qualifying student from each of the twelve Zodiac Signs participate on their birthdays in Virtues Constellation, a mega-spell that will consolidate all the power of the other clubs under Pithon.

Fifty years after the sexual revolution, we are told that we live in a time of unprecedented sexual freedom: that if anything, we are too free now. But beneath the veneer of glossy hedonism, millennial journalist Rachel Hills argues, we are controlled by a new brand of sexual convention: one that influences all of us - woman or man, straight or gay, liberal or conservative.

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.

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.

Step into a new era of well-being with herbal and natural remedies that offer proven solutions to your health challenges without the hassles of modern pharmaceuticals. Transform Your Tomorrow, Today: Discover the secrets of herbal and natural remedies and step into a healthier life without delays!

If you’re already questioning the medical establishment and you’re looking for alternatives to drugs that often address the symptoms rather than the disease, these are the books for you.

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?

When Grey the Kitten is born at Black Mountain Farm, Miss Jay the Bird is promptly assigned as her guardian. Some animals find it strange that a bird would be assigned to oversee the success of a barn kitten. Some animals… but not Miss Jay. Miss Jay knows that this kitten is different. This kitten will change not just their lives, but the lives of many animals to come. After all, this kitten has a magical voice.

Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD) is one of the most discussed yet misunderstood conditions in the world today. It's a neurodevelopmental difference that affects how people experience the world—how they communicate, interact socially, and express behaviors, interests, or routines. And while science has advanced, voices have risen, and advocacy has grown, a cloud of misconceptions still lingers over what autism actually is—and what it isn’t.

Aging Doesn’t Have to Mean Decline—Discover the Truth About Staying Strong, Vibrant, and Independent! What if much of what you’ve been told about aging is wrong? Science proves that many ailments blamed on aging aren’t inevitable—they result from misinformation and myths that shape our mindset and choices. You don’t have to accept decline as your fate. Eileen has worked with centenarians who remain active, pain-free, and independent—many still dance! The key is rejecting destructive myths and embracing the right strategies.

Pregnancy! Just saying the word conjures up images of glowing skin, fluttering kicks, baby showers, and that unmistakable moment of awe when you hear your baby’s heartbeat for the first time. It’s one of the most profound experiences in life – physically, emotionally, and spiritually. But along with the beauty and anticipation of growing a new life comes something else entirely: an avalanche of opinions, warnings, dos and don’ts, and well-meaning (but often questionable) advice.