Physical Fitness

Dr. Steven Laureys has conducted groundbreaking research into human consciousness for more than 20 years. For this best-selling book, he explores the effect of meditation on the brain. He uses hard science to explain the benefits of a practice that was once thought of as purely spiritual. The result is a highly accessible, scientifically questioning guide to meditation, designed to open the practice to a broader audience.

The number one New York Times best seller Wheat Belly taught us how to reverse years of chronic health problems by removing wheat from our daily diets. Now, Dr. William Davis has created a portable guide, perfect for quick reference at the grocery store. Wheat Belly Slim Guide contains an extensive grocery and pantry list; lists of safe sweeteners, safe thickeners, and safe flours; a guide to carb counting; and much more!

Ever been tempted to try a marathon? Maybe you’ve just started running, perhaps you’re gaining confidence, or are you already well on your way to conquering the iconic distance? Whatever stage you’re at on your journey, join marathon man Vassos Alexander as he shows us why we shouldn’t...

Adopting an anti-inflammatory diet can help to reduce inflammation throughout your body and may even lead to long-term health benefits. In this book, The Complete Anti-Inflammatory Diet for Beginners: Ultimate Guide to Restoring Your Immune System, Healing Inflammation, and Reversing Disease, you’ll find everything you need to know about why an anti-inflammatory diet may be suitable for you.

A cancer diagnosis always causes fear. Most of us have seen relatives and friends destroyed by conventional cancer treatment. Now, thanks to a new wealth of information, you can heal cancer using natural, nontoxic substances that work. What you need is a guide to cut through the jungle of information. This book provides that guide

Beat sugar cravings, lose weight, and take control of your hunger and your life. This audiobook will set you free of sugar addiction with a 30-day sugar detox diet, including recipes and a meal plan.

If you struggle with stiff joints, poor balance, or weakness, this doctor-designed chair yoga guide can help you move confidently and safely—starting at the right level for your body. Written by a Doctor of Physical Therapy with over 23 years of clinical experience, this book is designed specifically for seniors facing joint pain, arthritis, back issues, mobility loss, and joint replacements. Whether you're recovering, feeling discouraged, or afraid to move, this program meets you where you are—safely and effectively.

A captivating blend of reportage and personal narrative that explores the untold history of women’s exercise culture--from jogging and Jazzercise to Jane Fonda--and how women have parlayed physical strength into other forms of power. For American women today, working out is as accepted as it...

Did you know that the vagus nerve in your body has a direct role in alleviating depression and stress? Explore the simple and general information on one of the most crucial nerves present inside your body. Take a deep breath and step into a world of factual knowledge gathered from the professional and personal experiences of Theodore O'Malsomighi.

Living with diabetes is hard. It's easy to get discouraged, frustrated, and burned out. Here's an author who understands the emotional roller coaster and gives you the tools you need to keep from being overwhelmed, addressing such issues as dealing with friends and family and how you can better handle the stress for better health.

A comprehensive resource for yoga teachers, pilates instructors, and movement therapists--exercises, ergonomic adjustments, and daily-living activities for back pain, scoliosis, disc disease, and 18 other spinal conditions Safe Movement for All Spines is an essential guide for all movement...

Chair Yoga Therapy for Pain Relief and Mobility is a soothing, step-by-step guide to rebuilding strength, improving flexibility, and easing pain—all while sitting in a chair. Designed especially for adults over 40, and those managing arthritis, fibromyalgia, or post-surgery recovery, these gentle routines help you move better, breathe deeper, and reconnect with your body at a pace that feels safe and empowering.

Just had torn rotator cuff surgery? Don't want to suffer rotator cuff pain again? Cure your rotator cuff injury all on your own with effective rotator cuff exercises. Learn what medical professionals don't want you to know.

If you suffer from back pain, you know how it affects every aspect of your life. With Release Back Pain, you get relief through simple flexibility exercises and self-acupressure that alleviate pain by gently stretching your back muscles and supporting your spine. Join Michael Reed Gach, best-selling author and director of the Acupressure Institute, to learn a series of back care techniques that give relief to your aching back, and can be practiced anywhere, anytime.

These fun and easy exercises from the best-selling Keep Your Brain Alive fight the effects of mental aging and keep the mind fit to meet any challenge. And now they are available on audio. Co-author Manning Rubin is your personal trainer, providing lively narration to guide you through the exercises.

Do you battle digestive discomfort, low energy, or stubborn weight that won’t budge? Does your health seem to decline no matter what you try? Imagine waking up energized, clear-headed, and free from discomfort—just by harnessing the power of your gut. This all-in-one guide will help you supercharge your immune defenses, reclaim optimal weight, and maximize both physical and cognitive potential.

Break the cycle of anxious thinking and rumination that are at the root of insomnia. In this much-needed guide, a trained mindfulness expert teams up with a behavioral sleep specialist to present evidence-based meditations in an innovative four-week protocol clinically demonstrated to address the emotional stresses and anxieties that lie at the root of sleep issues. Following this guide, listeners will learn to unwind their mind, relax their body, feel less tense, and finally get the sleep they need.

A detailed blueprint of exactly what to change for the biggest impact, The Health Habit is a researched framework of 27 of the most important habits a human can ever have. It starts from the morning, to what you eat, how you think, how you plan, how you sleep, and everything else. Learn how to make it painless and sustainable, and it will follow you for the rest of your life.

Imagine living free from chronic pain and fatigue with simple, delicious meals—even if you're new to healthy eating! Does inflammation leave you exhausted and frustrated? Do you seek budget-friendly ways to improve your health? Ready for a beginner-friendly solution to take control of your well-being? The Easy-to-Follow Anti-Inflammatory Diet for Beginners is your guide to feeling better!

Recent cutting-edge research shows that human intestinal microbiota influences metabolism, appetite, energy, hormones, inflammation, and insulin resistance. Because gut microflora plays a central role in weight management, losing weight is much more than cutting calories, fat, or carbs. When the trillions of live bacteria in our digestive tract - the gut microbiome - are balanced, excess pounds melt away, and we feel revitalized.