Mind, Body, May
What if the ability to look, feel, and perform at peak capacity wasn't the stuff of lore but instead was within easy reach? Sure, some of us find ways to hit peak performance in one area or another--there are professional poker players, computer programmers, and race car drivers hunched over card games, keyboards, and steering wheels with optimized minds; UFC and NFL gladiators fighting for glory on television with optimized bodies; and monks and meditators roaming the planet with optimized spirits. But in a perfect world, you would be able to have it all: complete optimization of mind, body, and...
"The creator of the MIND diet, which is backed by scientists, doctors and organizations such as the Alzheimer’s Association and AARP, offers this practical, day-by-day guide to eating for weight loss, vitality and a lifetime of optimal cognitive function"--
"Life is not a problem to be solved. ACT shows how we can live full and meaningful lives by embracing our vulnerability and turning toward what hurts. In this landmark book, the originator and pioneering researcher into Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) lays out the psychological flexibility skills that make it one of the most powerful approaches research has yet to offer. These skills have been shown to help even where other approaches have failed. Science shows that they are useful in virtually every area--mental health (anxiety, depression, substance abuse, eating disorders, PTSD); physical health (chronic pain, dealing with diabetes,...
"SHARON SALZBERG, one of the world's most renowned and beloved meditation teachers, distills the wisdom that's come from decades of helping people navigate the daily challenges of life into this true gift of a book. On every page, discover inspiration for you next step, and then the step after, no matter where your path is taking you. Here are reflections to help you shift perspective. Prompts that expand mindfulness. Affirmations to bring compassion into focus. Meditation techniques designed to be simple, immediate, heart-opening. Remarks from conversations with other wisdom teachers that resonate long after the talking"--
"From setting appropriate goals for each type of fitness to learning how to feed both body and soul, this groundbreaking guide goes beyond the typical health mantras--eat right, exercise regularly, reduce stress--and explores the emotional and physical obstacles to corporeal and spiritual fitness. Based on the immensely successful training of a six-time Ironman triathlete by a renowned Huichol Indian healer, this handbook seeks to remedy the conspicuous absence of spirituality in typical Western exercise regimens by explaining how to incorporate the divine into everyday exercises and why the two issues are inexorably linked. After years of respective training, both parties...
"Uncover the science of memory and how important it is to our daily lives. We all make memories, and memories make us who we are. Remember This explores the science of memory, how and why we remember what we do and what happens when we start forgetting. From working memory to flashbulb memory, young readers are introduced to the field of neuroscience. It also looks at the role memory plays in our daily lives and collective history, and how major global events get imprinted in our minds. You will also find out how memory can work for you"--
"Change when you eat and change your body, your health, and your life! Diets don't work. You know you know that, and yet you continue to try them, because what else can you do? You can Fast. Feast. Repeat. After losing over eighty pounds and keeping every one of them off, Gin Stephens started a vibrant, successful online community with hundreds of thousands of members from around the world who have learned the magic of a Delay, Don't Deny® intermittent fasting lifestyle. Fast. Feast. Repeat. has it all! You'll learn how to work a variety of intermittent fasting approaches into...
Bones play a vital role in the body. They provide structure, protect organs and anchor muscles. Protecting bone health and preventing the early onset of osteoporosis is vital and easier than you think.The Bone-strength Plan guides the reader through the science behind bones and why osteoporosis and other bone diseases and problems occur; it looks at lifestyle measures to be taken such as weight management and explains the importance of the right kind of exercise - offering easy workouts that can be done at home. Featuring key ingredients and nutrients that are needed for bone health, there are 30 easy...
"In Change Your Brain Every Day psychiatrist and clinical neuroscientist Daniel Amen, MD, draws on over 40 years’ clinical practice with tens of thousands of patients to give you the most effective daily habits he has seen that can help you improve your brain, master your mind, boost your memory, and make you feel happier, healthier, and more connected to those you love"--
"Drawing on her own intimate struggles and based on cutting-edge research, Dr. Suzuki has developed an inspiring guidebook for managing unwarranted anxiety and turning it into a powerful asset. In the tradition of Quiet and Thinking, Fast and Slow, Good Anxiety has the power to permanently change how we understand anxiety and, more importantly, how we can use it to improve our lives for the better"--
"If you think you don't have any need to do a cleanse-if you're sure you couldn't possibly be harboring any toxins in your body-think again. In today's world, there are poisons and pathogens that threaten our health starting before we're even born, and they continue to hold us back as we encounter them in our everyday life. Cleansing is a vital tool for fighting against these burdens-as long as you go about it the right way. That's why you need this book. Anthony William, the Medical Medium, has placed a vast wealth of insight and information into a one-stop resource...
"Leading medical authority Dr. Neal D. Barnard provides readers with a way to use food to protect against chronic and terminal health problems caused by the excess hormones that are lurking in our diets"--
"Peak Nutrition details 100 simple and delicious recipes within the context of outdoor goals and body science: motivation; recovery; hydration; how our digestive system works; how food provides energy; effects of weather and altitude; the relationship between food, muscle, and cramping; how nutrition relates to physical and mental stress; and more. The authors explore how to develop a healthier approach to eating for climbers, backcountry skiers, hikers, mountain bikers, trekkers, and trail runners"--
Illustrations and easy-to-read, rhyming text celebrate bodies of all shapes, sizes, ages, and colors, with different kinds of hair, eyes, spots, scars, and more.
Offers advice on how to tap the potential of the mind-body connection to improve overall health, outlining eighteen strategies for such areas as improving willpower, decreasing stress, and balancing hormones.
"Mindful movement is a helpful skill for kids who deal with hard feelings. By connecting the mind and body through movement, kids can decrease stress and find their calm. This book introduces early readers to ideas for dealing with hard feelings through movements, such as yoga poses and mindful walking"--Provided by publisher.
Your brain is always listening and responding to hidden influences and unless you recognize and deal with them, they can steal your happiness, spoil your relationships, and sabotage your health.
Sharing her paradigm-shifting research, a noted neuroscientist shows how exercise can combat mental health conditions; help fight addictions; improve memory, sleep, and focus; and increase creativity.
Bringing together one hundred of the top medical minds and the latest research, the life and business strategist discusses the scientific solutions that will help maximize energy and strength, prevent disease and extend the health span.
"Gin Stephens is unstoppable! And she won't even pause until she's introduced every potential reader to Intermittent Fasting. In her 28-Day FAST Start Day-By-Day, she dispenses the "hows" and "whys" of IF day by day for a reader's first month, giving IFers what they need to know, when they need to know it. Supported throughout with inspirational case histories that add up to a troubleshooting primer, as well as tips, truths and tweaks, 28-Day FAST Start Day-By-Day also has an important write-in aspect. Most IFers "fail" because they don't think the practice is working, or think it's only working because...
We humans have long thought of ourselves in terms of bodily and mental spheres of existence. These constructs have long been useful. Though they are treated as actual entities, they are really just slogans that refer to abstractions about mind and behavior. LeDoux puts these findings about self and personality together a different way in order to achieve a better-grounded understanding of what, and who, we are as individuals.
Drawing on cutting-edge research and decades of clinical experience, a leading expert on the emerging science of microbiome-brain communication offers a comprehensive look at the link between the gut microbiome and the development of our most common chronic diseases as well as our susceptibility to infectious diseases like COVID-19.
"The book profiles the physical dimension of wellness. Informative, thought-provoking text examines the core elements and the practices that support emotional wellness, including including yoga flow, sip in time water bottle, and more. Woven throughout the main text are activities and projects encouraging readers to explore wellness in a creative way"--Provided by publisher.
To stabilize the mind, one must pay attention to the activities of the body. Through breath, energy, movement, and relaxation, enter into a deep, rich experience of the present moment.
"From University of Washington professor Chantel Prat comes The Neuroscience of You, a rollicking adventure into the human brain that reveals the surprising truth about neuroscience, shifting our focus from what's average to an understanding of how every brain is different, exactly why our quirks are important, and what this means for each of us. With style and wit, Chantel Prat takes us on a tour of the meaningful ways that our brains are dissimilar from one another. Using real-world examples, along with take-them-yourself tests and quizzes, she shows you how to identify the strengths and weakness of your own...
In this course, Shauna Shapiro and 10 of her colleagues will take you on a guided tour of the many ways mindfulness can help you reduce stress and pain, improve your health, increase your happiness, and find meaning in your life. You'll explore both the modern science and the ancient wisdom behind mindfulness, and you'll learn practical techniques to integrate this powerful tool for positive change into your daily routine.
"With Colin as your guide, The 12-Hour Walk asks you to invest one day in yourself. The goal? Conquering your mind and becoming your best self. By walking alone, unplugging, listening to the voice within, and rewriting the limiting beliefs etched into your psyche, you can break free of the patterns holding you back and learn how to cultivate a "Possible Mindset"--an empowered way of thinking that unlocks a life of limitless possibilities. The reward: being the hero of your own destiny"--
Mobility & bone strengthening. "Discover how to reawaken the power of your 650 muscles and help increase mobility, improve flexibility and build strong bones. Miranda's two gentle, full-body workouts focus on improving mobility and providing relief for stiff joints, frozen shoulder and chronic aches and pains. No matter your age or fitness level-these beginner workouts are a great place to start for those who are starting to exercise after a long sedentary period. Based on the Essentrics workouts from Miranda's New York Times bestselling book, Aging Backwards-find out how to repair and reverse the effects of aging in only 30...
"Dr. Li introduces the surprising new science of weight loss, revealing healthy body fat can help you lose weight; your metabolism at 60 can be the same as when you were 20; yo-yo dieting can be good for your health; 8-hour fasting windows can be as effective as 12-hour fasting windows; and losing just a little bit of weight can have big impacts on your health. Eat to Beat Your Diet shows readers how adding the right foods to your diet can heal your metabolism, reduce unhealthy body fat, and result in the kind of weight loss that can increase...
YoQi master instructor Marisa Cranfill leads you through stretches and flow movements that open the heart and ignite the fire element to detoxify negative emotions and to activate your love and natural healing.
"From the author of the New York Times and international bestseller Unfu*k Yourself Gary John Bishop presents a no-holds-barred guide to breaking through our cycles of self-sabotage to get what we want out of life.In Unfu*k Yourself, Gary John Bishop told us it was time to stop making excuses--to recognize and take responsibility for the negative self-talk holding us back. In Stop Doing That Sh*t, he builds on that message, teaching us how to stop self-sabotaging behavior. Bishop explains how our destructive cycles come down to the way that we're wired. He then identifies different types of people and the...
Breathing well is a problem for so many. In this easy-to-follow program, pioneering author Roger Jahnke, O.M.D., teaches you to breathe to your full potential. A doctor of traditional Chinese medicine (TCM) and co-founder of the National Qigong Association (NQA), Dr. Jahnke has dedicated his entire professional life to sharing powerful ancient healing traditions. For over 40 years, Dr. Jahnke has taught healthy breathing exercises to thousands of people worldwide. In this home version, he leads you through a systematic way to improve your breath, offering current medical insights along the way.
"Heal your body, mind, and spirit using the power of essential oils. Are you seeking a natural and holistic way to improve your mental, emotional, and physical well-being? And did you know that our sense of smell has the power to trigger and increase memory, change our mood, and boost our immune system? In Aromatherapy you will find the foundations for harnessing this power and self-healing with essential oils. Learn about oils such as peppermint, lavender, rose, eucalyptus, and many more. Find out how to apply essential oils on acupressure points for enhanced benefits and make an essential bath oil,...
"Jay Shetty, social media superstar and host of the #1 podcast On Purpose, distills the timeless wisdom he learned as a monk into practical steps anyone can take every day to live a less anxious, more meaningful life"--
After studying brain scans of people from all over the world, Dr. Amen has discovered five primary brain types and seven neuroscience secrets that influence happiness. This book reveals what he learned.
Illustrations and easy-to-read, rhyming text celebrate bodies of all shapes, sizes, ages, and colors, with different kinds of hair, eyes, spots, scars, and other characteristics.
Looks at how the human body works, answering fifty questions on such topics as digestion, blood, bones and muscles, the immune system, senses, the brain, and the nervous system.
"Reveals the seven neuroscience secrets to becoming more than 30 percent happier in just 30 days--regardless of your age, upbringing, genetics, or current situation"--
Offers an introduction to mindfulness meditation, discussing its basic principles and presenting a collection of reflections and practices designed to increase awareness and enhance the ability to focus on the present moment.
"Explore the methods of Cognitive Behavioral Therapy and learn why it is successful and how it can be of value in your life"--container.
"The book profiles the emotional dimension of wellness. Informative, thought-provoking text examines the core elements and the practices that support emotional wellness, including emoji pins, glitter emotion jars, and more. Woven throughout the main text are activities and projects encouraging readers to explore wellness in a creative way"--Provided by publisher.
"From women's mental health specialist and New York Times contributor Pooja Lakshmin, MD, comes a long-overdue reckoning with the contradictions of the wellness industry and a paradigm-shifting program for practicing real self-care that will empower, uplift, and maybe even start a revolution. You may have noticed that it's nearly impossible to go even a couple days without coming across the term self-care. A word that encompasses any number of lifestyle choices and products--from juice cleanses to yoga workshops to luxury bamboo sheets--self-care has exploded in our collective consciousness as a panacea for practically all of women's problems. Board-certified psychiatrist Dr....
"Climb up the stairs or swim upstream. Are these pictures even possible? Optical illusions are tricks that our eyes and brain play on us to make us see things differently-like images that appear realistic until you give them a second look. Explore mind-boggling images and learn the science behind what makes them work. Then, take a turn making your own optical illusion. Get ready to be eye-mazed!"--
"How the brain rewires itself across the lifespan, and how you can take control of that process to improve your life. How your brain has produced your unique memories, skills, quirks, and emotions. Sound advice for evaluating your brain and clear, specific, scientifically proven guidance for how to rejuvenate, remodel, and reshape your brain to improve it at any age"--Provided by publisher.
"A path-breaking journey into the brain, showing how perception, thought, and action are products of "maps" etched into your gray matter-and how technology can use them to read your mind"--
"A scientifically proven program to alter the body's physical baseline response to stress--working specifically with heart rate-to fine-tune reflexes and perform at maximum potential"--
"QUICK: Name the most powerful and complex supercomputer ever built. Give up? Here's a hint: It's housed in your head and it's the one thing that makes you YOU. Your brain is mission control for the rest of your body and steers you through life. Not bad for something the size of a softball that looks like a wrinkled grey sponge! In this fascinating, interactive book -- a companion to the National Geographic Channel hit show - kids explore the parts of the brain and how it all works, brainy news nuggets from a neuroscientist, plus fun facts and crazy...
"Food is important for all humans to live. However, not every food helps a person live well. This book explores healthy foods--such as fruits, vegetables, and carbohydrates--and helps readers make informed decisions about their food choices"--Provided by publisher.
"Provides a simple introduction to emotional awareness, mindful breathing, and mindfulness using visualization techniques"--
"Based on the life-changing lessons from the New York Times bestselling book that has now sold 1 million copies, Do the Work will actually make people do the work to change their lives"--
Includes two core lessons: immune system support flow and immune system defense flow. Both lessons include techniques for emotional balance, and creating coherence between your body, mind, and spirit.
Explores the human body and its systems and enforces key ideas through science experiments.
"The acclaimed author of The Unquiet Mind considers the age-old quest for relief from psychic pain and the role of the gifted healer in the journey back to health. "To treat, even to cure, is not always to heal." In this expansive cultural history of the treatment and healing of suffering, Kay Jamison writes about what makes an effective healer, and the role of imagination and memory in the regeneration of the mind. From the trauma of the bloodiest battlefields of the twentieth century to her own experience with bipolar disease, Jamison demonstrates how extraordinary psychotherapy can be when administered...
"Magic meets healthy living in this guidebook to help you become a healthier version of yourself. From crystal healing to moon cycles to other natural remedies, you'll learn everything you need to know to strengthen, treat, and support your body and spirit-all while using your witchcraft skills. In The Witch's Guide to Wellness, you will bring your spiritual practice into the practical world with spells, potions, and powerful activities. You will be able to treat common ailments, understand your body's cycle, and develop a positive relationship with your mind and body. You'll find remedies like: a hydration ritual to help...
"Explores the role that the human microbiome (including, but not limited to, the gut) plays in aging. Includes emerging research and personal health tips"-- Draws on modern research to identify the link between health and microbiomes, sharing practical tips for improving microbiotic health to address age-related conditions.
The author of The Anxiety Toolkit presents an empowering guide to overcoming self-defeating behaviors, using cutting-edge clinical and cognitive-behavioral concepts and tools to address self-harming habits ranging from rumination and envy to imposter syndrome, risk aversion and over- or under-valuing external things.
Worry happens. Worrying is optional. We live in an increasingly uncertain world, and if you struggle with worry, you aren't alone. You should also know that there's nothing wrong with worry. Worry happens to all of us-and it can even be helpful at times. But excessive worrying-the kind that keeps us up at night, interferes with our thinking during the day, and hijacks our ability to make decisions-is a big, big problem. The good news is that, while worry is inevitable, worrying is completely optional. This book will show you how to break free from the unhelpful thinking habits that...
"Now, Brizendine uses her unique ability of making science approachable to offer an empowering vision of the years in a woman's life that have too often been ignored or misunderstood and creates a positive new framework for this life stage. She never uses the words perimenopause or menopause, with their suggestions of obsolescence. She guides women to become more of who they are and who they want to be in the second half of life. After analyzing the latest research, Brizendine has found that in midlife the inclination to cater to the needs of others relaxes, allowing women to become...
A Harvard-trained psychiatrist, Cornell nutrition specialist, and professional chef shares actionable dietary recommendations and brain-healthy recipes for foods that can support the treatments of common psychological and cognitive health challenges, from anxiety to sleep disorders.
"Rest to Reset will help you to rebalance in as little as one minute, with 25 toolkits designed to fit into everyday life...using the eight pillars of rest, you will learn how to self-prescribe the type of rest you need, from calming and restorative to energizing and empowering"--
After a nationally televised panic attack on Good Morning America, Dan Harris realized the incessant voice in his head was a problem, not an asset. Harris details how he learned to rein it in. In this 10th Anniversary Edition, Harris offers a new preface reflecting on how much has changed for him and for the public perceptions of meditation, plus a revised and expanded appendix, filled with guided meditations and practical advice for people looking to boot up a habit.
"This is an unusual - and unusually interesting - exploration of diet, weight and health that touches on memoir but lands on practicality. It's a cut-to-the-chase book that makes you realize that not everything you know about dieting and weight loss - no matter how much you've read or experienced before - is true, and that way too much of your brain, your time and your pocketbook has been taken up with the endless (and futile) quest. The authors' two distinct voices thread and play off each other throughout the book as they cover these intensively-researched topics: -Metabolism -Why Every...
Psychiatrist and clinical neuroscientist Daniel Amen, MD, draws on over 40 years' clinical practice with tens of thousands of patients to give you the most effective daily habits he has seen that can help you improve your brain, master your mind, boost your memory, and make you feel happier, healthier, and more connected to those you love. Today is the day to start changing the trajectory of your life, one tiny step at a time.
Outlines a forty-day program for reconnecting the brain and body to counter the myriad common symptoms affecting women, from weight gain to digestive imbalance to depression.
YoQi master instructor Marisa Cranfill teaches viewers how to use special sound vibrations and breathing with tension and release exercises to clear pent up emotional stress in the mind and body.
"The book profiles the intellectual dimension of wellness. Informative, thought-provoking text examines the core elements and the practices that support intellectual wellness, including a think journal, curiosity collage, and more"--Provided by publisher.
"A new theory of understanding how anxiety manifests in the body and brain, and how it can be treated"--
Presents comprehensive information on the human body, covering such topics as the musculoskeletal system, immunology, digestion and nutrition, the human life cycle, the nervous system, and the respiratory system.
