Health Steps

Here we are at the midpoint in our lives. Our kids are grown, and we’ve established ourselves socially with a core group of friends. You and your significant other have survived the often-rocky conditions that occur in a union, and although things are generally going well, something seems to be missing. Despite the many failed attempts, those few extra pounds have been impossible to lose. Getting up in the morning has become a daily challenge, and sleep does not come easily, with endless thoughts racing through our heads.

This is the most succinct and practical guide yet for those who want to incorporate meditation into their recovery work. Here he examines the traditional Twelve Step view of meditation before telling us about his own journey of discovery.

Want to better understand autism, either for yourself or to support a loved one? Do you long to enjoy a concert, find love, or just connect with a friend—without feeling overwhelmed or misunderstood? Wherever you are on the spectrum, feeling intimidated by social cues is common and can cause you to retreat to be alone. The pressure of managing relationships or simple tasks can leave you feeling exhausted, furthering your isolation. If you resonate with any of these challenges, you are not alone.

This book contains useful information on the exercise of walking and how you can benefit from getting into a daily habit of long walks. You'll learn the most important elements needed to make your walking plan a success.

Did your partner just hit you with that big “p-word” and now you’re suddenly realizing you have no idea what you’re supposed to do about it? Are you excited and terrified at the same time and really thought you’d be more prepared for this than you currently feel? With the right awareness, a month-by-month guide to empower your choices, and some powerful insight into what is actually going on with your woman and developing child, you’ll soon find yourself knowing exactly what to do with these inevitable curveballs. You’re going to knock it out of the park, man!

A Pound of Cure was written by Dr. Matthew Weiner, a bariatric surgeon, who has identified a style of eating that can bring about the same metabolic changes seen after gastric bypass surgery. The shifts in your metabolism that block hunger and prevent weight-loss plateaus after surgery can be obtained by focusing your diet on nutrient-rich foods like fruits and vegetables. The style of eating outlined shows you how to use food to control hunger, eliminate cravings, and prevent the slowdown in your metabolism that plagues typical starvation diets.

Being a health hero means being an advocate for yourself and your family - in sickness and in health. It's about building the confidence to gain knowledge and to use that knowledge to make tough decisions. In Ask Dr. Nandi, Dr. Nandi gives listeners the necessary tools to become empowered and to take ownership of their own health choices. Whether addressing bullying, prostate cancer, community and purpose, or fitness and nutrition, Dr. Nandi tackles the tough questions.

Do you find yourself needing constant reassurance to feel secure in your relationships? Do worries about your partner’s feelings dominate your thoughts? If so, you’re not alone. An anxious attachment style affects 20% of people, often stemming from early experiences of inconsistency, loss, or separation. It’s not your fault—but it doesn’t have to define you. With the right tools, you can break free from the fear of abandonment and build healthier, more secure relationships.

Ali Greymond recovered from obsessive compulsive disorder using How to Get Over OCD method, and has helped people all over the world recover from OCD as well. To begin your recovery, you need to fully understand the “mechanics” of OCD. How to Get Over OCD will explain to you exactly why the thoughts are there, why they are constantly coming into your mind, and most importantly, how to make them stop.

You will learn how to make the best dishes in the world in the easiest way possible: using an instant pot. We can assure you that everyone will admire you from now on! Everyone will love your foods!

You've heard how beneficial probiotics are for gut health; new research reveals that they can do much more! Probiotics can also improve a host of other conditions, from allergies to arthritis, depression to obesity - they have even been shown to inhibit cancer and antibiotic-resistant superbugs. Now Dr. Michelle Schoffro Cook shares this groundbreaking research, demonstrating the link between gastrointestinal health and overall well-being.

Learn how mindfulness can make your life so much better today! Mindful contemplation, or vipassana, is a Buddhist custom created 2,500 years ago to help individuals live every minute of their lives, even the tormenting ones, as completely as possible. Pioneers of this field have utilized it to reconnect the psyche and the body. In this book, we will elaborate on the concept of mindfulness, how to create it, and how to apply it to different parts of your life in order to finally live in the true beauty of the present moment.

Are you trying to deal with an alcoholic, a friend or relative that alcoholism is their way of living? It can be really difficult living or dealing with a close friend or a family member that is drinking to get 'drunk' one, two times a week (and in a lot of cases, daily). If you find yourself in this situation, I believe my book will help you out. I will first share two of my experiences and stories and then I will offer suggestions as to what I feel may help you. I, the author of this book, have lived and dealt with several drunks in my life.

Are you constantly plagued by negative thoughts about yourself and others? Do you wish that you could finally be free of these issues, or at least learn how to manage them and live a more normal life? With our step-by-step guide to retrain your brain, you can learn to look at life with an entirely different perspective. There will be no more need to hide your feelings or escape your negative thoughts. Instead, you'll learn how to embrace your feelings to create a brighter tomorrow.

Would you like to overcome anxiety, depression, and negative thought patterns? Are living with a greater than average degree of anxiety? If yes, then you know how difficult it can be to get past the sometimes constant onrush of anxious thoughts that clog your mind at the first sign that things might not go exactly according to plan. If you don’t like the idea of medication, but are looking for a way to improve your life by decreasing your anxiety, then Cognitive Behavioral Therapy is the audiobook you have been waiting for.

In this simple to follow guide, we’ll explore MY TOP FIVE of the most effective herbs available on the market today, backed by scientific research and centuries of traditional use! We’ll address common concerns and misconceptions with these herbal supplements and provide you with a short, STEP-BY-STEP PLAN to incorporate these natural remedies into your daily routine. By the end of this guide, you’ll have all the tools you need to enhance your testosterone level and unlock your full potential!

This little book takes 20 years of experience and study and provides a simple step by step guide to meditation, breaking the practice down to its essential building blocks, which are understanding, motivation, relaxation and concentration. Instructions are provided in crisp and easy to understand language, honoring both ancient meditative traditions and modern scientific approaches.

Your teen years are a whirlwind of social discovery and growth, and you're more capable than you know! Face the unique challenges of adolescence with unwavering confidence and resilience. In addition to the usual teen troubles, the issues of social media, cyber complexities, demanding academic standards, and a new realm of risks demand your attention and adaptability.

You’ve probably heard the saying that intermittent fasting helps people lose weight; this is, in fact, very true. People around are usually checking to lose weight and drop a few extra pounds. Now for a more direct approach, are you looking to gain muscles while losing some few extra pounds? If so, the intermittent fasting program can get you on track. But even at this, the fasting program offers a lot more from enhancing your immune system to preventing inflammation.

For many people in recovery—whether newcomers or veterans with years in the program—the 11th Step (seeking through prayer and meditation to improve our conscious contact with God . . .) can prove confusing and elusive. What exactly does it mean to pray and meditate? How does one go about making conscious contact with a Power greater than oneself? What does one do if he or she is not religious?