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As John Lewis, aka “The Badass Vegan,” says, when most people meet him, vegan isn’t the first word that comes to mind. He’s six-foot-six, African American, with the build of a guy who played Division I college basketball. Not bad for someone who hasn’t had any animal protein in 15 years.

In The Ten Year War, veteran journalist Jonathan Cohn offers the compelling story of the defining political battle of our time, one that will shape political conversations for decades. At the heart of the book is the decades-old argument over what’s wrong with American health care and how to fix it. But the battle over health care was always about more than policy. The Ten Year War offers a deeper examination of how our governing institutions, the media and the two parties have evolved, and the dysfunction those changes have left in their wake.

“Queen of Vibrators” Dr. Bat Sheva Marcus believes a healthy, robust, fulfilling sex life is a right for all women. And after 20 years as a sex therapist, Dr. Bat Sheva knows that there’s more to sex than lingerie and beach vacations. Sex Points is the first book that helps you identify and analyze for yourself what factors are affecting your sex life. Using Dr. Bat Sheva’s revolutionary sex points assessment, you can pinpoint what’s keeping you from the great sex you deserve.

It begins with numbness on her left leg. Then it spreads. Even though an MRI finds a "mass" on her brainstem, it takes two more years for Meredith O'Brien to learn what is causing that numbness. Months after her sixty-five-year-old mother dies from a fast-moving cancer, weeks after her father is hospitalized and she experiences an unexpected job change, she learns she has multiple sclerosis. Suddenly, Meredith, a married mother of three teens, has to figure out how to move forward into a life she no longer recognizes.

While Parkinson’s Disease can be debilitating, there is plenty of compelling data to show that exercise is one of the best ways of managing PD symptoms. Studies show that regular exercise can improve gait, grip, balance, stability, strength, and motor control in the PD client. In addition, this improvement in movement and mobility helps to reduce falls, injuries, and various other complications of the disease in the PD client.

Most of us take for granted the little things in life - such as walking out to the mailbox, socializing with friends, or enjoying a mug of hot coffee. But what if each daily activity required intensive planning and effort? That’s what living with multiple sclerosis is, and author Michaël Friedman knows this from firsthand experience. Since his diagnosis of multiple sclerosis a decade ago, Dr. Friedman has been searching for a cure for the disease.

In this book, board-certified neuropsychologist Dr. Michelle Braun inspires listeners to make lasting improvements by understanding the truth about brain health and provides expert guidance through the maze of conflicting media advice on supplements, brain games, nutrition, and exercise. She interviews eight leading brain-health experts, combining their insights with cutting-edge research to offer proven strategies to implement the five steps of the High-Octane Brain. Interactive exercises guide listeners to develop a personalized program for optimal brain health.

Autoimmune diseases are one of the ten leading causes of death for women in all age groups and they affect nearly 25 million Americans. In fact millions of people worldwide suffer from autoimmunity whether they know it or not. The good news is that many autoimmune conditions can be reversed through a targeted protocol designed to heal the autoimmune system. Madison Fuller reveals a revolutionary way for people to balance their immune systems, transform their health, and live fuller, happier lives.

Ross Lennox, a rheumatoid arthritis sufferer, realized early on that there was a close link between RA and the food choices he was making. The recipes in this audiobook are specifically designed for people with RA who need to eat well and reduce inflammation. Life is complicated enough, so these simple recipes and the 28-day meal plans help you plan your RA Healthy Eating Plan. The anti-inflammatory diet book will arm you with everything you need to know about adopting this eating plan to help alleviate the symptoms of your RA.

In Formerly Known as Food, Kristin Lawless argues that, because of the degradation of our diet, our bodies are literally changing from the inside out. The billion-dollar food industry is reshaping our food preferences, altering our brains, changing the composition of our microbiota, and even affecting the expression of our genes. Lawless chronicles how this is happening and what it means for our bodies, health, and survival. An independent journalist and nutrition expert, Lawless is emerging as the voice of a new generation of food thinkers.

Is your life filled with overwhelming stress? Are you constantly lethargic, tired, and fatigued? Do you wake up just as tired as you did going to sleep, despite getting enough rest? In this audiobook, you will learn all there is to know about adrenal fatigue syndrome and how it prevents your body from properly dealing with stressors.

No one can avoid gray hair and wrinkles, but what about preventing the brain from aging? Dr. Eric Braverman, "America's Brain Doctor" and best-selling author has created a simple, science-based plan that can help prevent the worst mental side effects of aging: memory loss, cognitive decline, and mood changes.

Sea moss, commonly referred as Irish moss, is one of the healthiest superfoods in the ocean. Thanks to Dr. Sebi, who preached about the effectiveness of sea moss, we know about and its wide variety of health benefits such as digestive health, mucus cleansing, thyroid hormone support, and including the prevention of malignant cancerous diseases.

Are you anxious, frazzled, exhausted? Do you find yourself constantly worrying? Do you feel like you're "running on empty"? Do you have trouble sleeping? Like millions of people living today, your brain has become drained. In his latest audiobook, Dr. Mike Dow offers a two-week plan designed to help you naturally balance your brain. He explains what drains modern brains, which groups are wired for it, and provides clinically proven tools to help you feel less drained.

Status is the continuing story of Chris, experienced academic and freelance graphic designer with Epilepsy, seeking to please his latest client, aspiring author, Nadine, and to achieve a sense of normalcy, even as he adjusts to an unconventional, seizure treatment plan. It is the story of past friend, Michael, who, with each passing day, becomes a distant memory. Meanwhile, Hank, a local church servant, helps Chris acclimate to a new community in York, Pennsylvania.

At a time when many Americans may be seeking alternatives to current health care choices, Dr. Knope offers an option that allows patients to directly contract with healthcare providers for individualized care. Using first-hand accounts and plenty of examples of how concierge medicine works, Knope offers a plan for patients looking to make a change to a medical system that is negotiated between doctor and patient, rather than through insurance and pharmaceutical companies.

In this special Addison’s edition of the Autoimmune Antidote, you will gain valuable insight into the new, natural approach that can help you prevent and maybe even reverse the life-limiting symptoms of Addison’s disease and other inflammatory health problems.

In our book, we will learn in detail about the Vagus Nerve, the 10th cranial nerve. This nerve that originates from the brain to the guts can improve your overall health: When properly stimulated, it can provide you relaxation, a sense of peace, and activates your body's innate healing abilities. If you know how to properly stimulate the nerve, your life will become better and easier. It can bring incredible changes to your daily life. This book is the guide to have the proper knowledge and use the Vagus Nerve's hidden features.

Uma jovem jornalista com uma carreira promissora em Nova York se vê aprisionada em sua própria insanidade com uma doença que nenhum médico consegue diagnosticar. A rotina no jornal onde ela trabalha é substituída por inexplicáveis alucinações, surtos e ataques de paranoia – os mesmos sinais atribuídos a casos de possessão. Poderia se tratar de um episódio de House, mas é a história de Susannah Cahalan, que escreve com impressionante riqueza de detalhes o período de terror em que se transforma em desconhecida para si mesma e seus familiares.

Explore how genetics and nutrition play a role in your autoimmune reactions and learn what you can do with diet and natural medicine to radically reduce inflammation and balance your immune system. The Autoimmune Paleo Breakthrough presents a new model for treating autoimmune disease which consists of a simple yet profound do-it-yourself (DIY) dietary template along with strategies from Functional Medicine and Nutrigenomics to investigate and correct the root causes of your autoimmune reactions.