The Alzheimer's Prevention Program: Keep Your Brain Healthy for the Rest of Your Life

by Gary Small    (Find this book)
Written by Gary Small, M.D., and his wife, Gigi Vorgan, authors of The New York Times bestseller, The Memory Bible, The Alzheimer's Prevention Program is a whole body, whole mind, easy-to-follow regimen based on the latest research on Alzheimer's disease, and especially the connection between lifestyle and susceptibility. The only "cure" for Alzheimer's is prevention, and The Alzheimer's Prevention Program shows the reader how to take control. The program begins with an assessment test, checking everything from recall to physical balance. Then, with a baseline established, it introduces the 7-Day jump-start program -- just seven days to begin to improve everything: memory training 101, including the author's easy-to-use "Look, Snap, Connect" memory technique. Daily mental workouts to sharpen your brain: wordplay, letter scrambles, 3-D drawings, tricky equations, logic challenges, and number sequences. Healthy brain nutrition, filled with antioxidants -- berries, avocados, raw vegetables; omega-3 rich, anti-inflammatory food choices, including fish, whole grains, legumes; and the memory- boosting spices most often found in Indian curries. Stress- reduction strategies to fortify neurons. Best aerobic and strength exercises. An American is diagnosed with Alzheimer's every 70 seconds. Here, right now, is an easy-to-follow, science-based breakthrough program that will add years of brain health and mental clarity to a person's life. -- Publisher Marketing

The Diabetes Miracle: 3 Simple Steps to Prevent and Control Diabetes and Regain Your Health . . . Permanently -

by Diane Kress    (Find this book)
The breakthrough 3-step program to conquer type 2 diabetes with little to no medication. If you've been diagnosed with prediabetes or type 2 diabetes, it's easy to think, "How did this happen? I watched what I ate. If only I had tried harder, eaten fewer calories and burned more." But you're not alone, and it's not your fault. Many traditional diets can actually promote insulin resistance over time because they don't take into account your different metabolism. You may be one of the millions who have Metabolism B (metabolic syndrome), an inherited condition that can cause your body to overreact to carbohydrate foods, release excess insulin, and gain body fat--and eventually develop type 2 diabetes. The good news is that you "can" take control of your diabetes, starting today. When registered dietician Diane Kress herself developed this condition over a decade ago--despite following the ADA-recommended dietary guidelines--she realized that the "status quo" nutrition plans just don't work for everyone. In "The Diabetes Miracle," she identifies the reason why. Now, she shares the groundbreaking 3-step program that she has created for the prevention and management of this progressive, potentially fatal condition. It's the miracle diet and lifestyle plan that thousands of her patients have been successful with--and that Kress personally adheres to today, controlling her diabetes without medication. Now you can get the facts and eat to treat the root cause of type 2 diabetes. With "The Diabetes Miracle," you can expect to: Correct your body's insulin imbalance naturally and stop the progression from Metabolism B to prediabetes to diabetes "Rest, reset, and retrain" your pancreas to process carbs and react more normally to blood glucose changes. Lose weight and keep it off--especially the love handles and excess back fat. Get the best blood sugar readings you have experienced since your diagnosis on the least amount of medication. Have more energy, sleep great, look younger, and feel healthier.  Gain control of type 2 diabetes on an easy, livable program. This diabetes bible provides clear details about the disease itself, the newest parameters for diagnosis, and preventing complications. Kress also gives you the most up-to-date information on blood glucose testing, medications, the use of insulin, and tricks of the trade for great blood sugar control. With helpful Q&A throughout and a fresh, compassionate approach, "The Diabetes Miracle "takes the frustration out of living with type 2 diabetes so that you can take control...permanently. Get ready for better health and a brand new lease on life! -- Publisher Marketing

The End of Illness

by David B. Agus    (Find this book)
What if everything you thought about health was wrong? That bold question, posed by an oncologist-researcher, launches a discussion of why health cannot be defined simply as the absence of disease. A fresh concept is needed. Such a model would take into account the human body's complexity, system of checks and balances, and ability to make repairs. Agus pushes proteomics (study of the body's proteins), customized medicine, and prevention. Along the way, he debunks medical misinformation. Agus questions the fervor for vitamin D supplementation, and he finds no logic in the routine consumption of multivitamins (in fact, some studies link vitamins to a greater risk of cancer). His advice is down-to-earth. Wear comfy shoes. Move, and move often. Maintain a regular schedule. Take a breather from digital devices. The U.S. is first in health care spending, but the World Health Organization ranks it thirty-seventh in performance. Out of 30 developed countries, America is twenty-second in life expectancy. We must do better. Agus' call for the end of illness is premature, but you can't fault its optimism.(Reprinted with permission of Booklist, copyright 2011, American Library Association.)

Hypothyroidism: A Simple Plan for Extraordinary Results ( What Your Doctor May Not Tell You About... )

by Ken Blanchard    (Find this book)
- An astonishing 13 million people suffer from hypothyroidism and its complications. "Living Well With Hypothyroidism (Harper/Wholecart, 2000) has sold over 100,000 copies, while Warner's own "Is Your Thyroid Making You Fat? (2001) has more than 42,000 copies in print- The book will include a foreword by Mary J.Shomon, thyroid patient advocate, published educator, and author of the successful "Living Well With Hypothyroidism.- Ken Blanchard, M.D., Ph.D., has practiced medicine for more than 20 years. He is certified by the American Board of Internal Medicine and the American Board of Endocrinology & Metabolism, and he currently runs a private practice in Massachusetts. Marietta Abrams Brill has been a health writer for nearly 20 years and has written several health books.- Warner's What Your Doctor May "Not Tell You series has been incredibly successful, collectively selling nearly 1.5 million copies to date.  -- Publisher Marketing

The Vow: The True Events That Inspired the Movie

by Kim Carpenter    (Find this book)
Life as Kim and Krickitt Carpenter knew it was shattered beyond recognition on November 24, 1993. Two months after their marriage, a devastating car wreck left Krickitt with a massive head injury and in a coma for weeks.
When she finally awoke, she had no idea who Kim was. With no recollection of their relationship and while Krickitt experienced personality changes common to those who suffer head injuries, Kim realized the woman he had married essentially died in the accident.
And yet, against all odds, but through the common faith in Christ that sustained them, Kim and Krickitt fell in love all over again. Even though Kim stood by Krickitt through the darkest times a husband can ever imagine, he insists, "I'm no hero. I made a vow."
Now available in trade paper with a new chapter and photo insert, The Vow is the true story that inspired the major motion picture of the same name starring Rachel McAdams (The Notebook), Channing Tatum (Dear John), Sam Neill (Jurassic Park), and Academy Award winner Jessica Lange.  -- Publisher Marketing