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

Coffee Is Good for You: From Vitamin C and Organic Foods to Low-Carb and Detox Diets, the Truth about Diet and Nutrition Claims

by Robert Davis    (Find this book)
Though food is supposed to be one of life's simple pleasures, few things cause more angst and confusion. Every day we are bombarded with come-ons for the latest diet, promises for "clinically proven" miracle ingredients, and warnings about contaminants in our favorite foods. It's enough to give anybody indigestion.
Packed with useful-and surprising-information, "Coffee Is Good for You" cuts through the clutter to reveal what's believable and what's not in a fun and easily digestible way.
You'll find out:
Locally grown produce isn't necessarily more healthful than fruits and vegetables from across the globe.  Alcohol does cause breast cancer.  You don't need eight glasses of water a day for good health.  Milk isn't necessary for strong bones. Oatmeal really can lower cholesterol.  Sea salt isn't more healthful than regular salt.  Low-fat cookies may be worse for you than high-fat cheese.  -- Publisher Marketing

Primal Body, Primal Mind: Beyond the Paleo Diet for Total Health and a Longer Life

by Nora T Gedgaudas    (Find this book)
Combining your body's Paleolithic needs with modern nutritional and medical research for complete mind-body wellness
- Provides sustainable diet strategies to curb sugar cravings, promote fat burning and weight loss, reduce stress and anxiety, improve sleep and moods, increase energy and immunity, and enhance memory and brain function
- Shows how our modern diet leads to weight gain and "diseases of civilization"--such as cancer, osteoporosis, metabolic syndrome, heart disease, and ADD
- Explains how diet affects the brain, hormone balance, and the aging process and the crucial role of vitamin D in cancer and disease prevention
Examining the healthy lives of our pre-agricultural Paleolithic ancestors and the marked decline in stature, bone density, and dental health and the increase in birth defects, malnutrition, and disease following the implementation of the agricultural lifestyle, Nora Gedgaudas shows how our modern grain- and carbohydrate-heavy low-fat diets are a far cry from the high-fat, moderate-protein hunter-gatherer diets we are genetically programmed for, leading not only to lifelong weight gain but also to cravings, mood disorders, cognitive problems, and "diseases of civilization"--such as cancer, osteoporosis, metabolic syndrome (insulin resistance), heart disease, and mental illness.
Applying modern discoveries to the basic hunter-gatherer diet, she culls from vast research in evolutionary physiology, biochemistry, metabolism, nutrition, and chronic and degenerative disease to unveil a holistic lifestyle for true mind-body health and longevity. Revealing the primal origins and physiological basis for a high-fat, moderate-protein, starch-free diet and the importance of adequate omega-3 intake--critical to our brain and nervous system but sorely lacking in most people's diets--she explains the nutritional problems of grains, gluten, soy, dairy, and starchy vegetables; which natural fats promote health and which (such as canola oil) harm it; the crucial role of vitamin D in cancer and disease prevention; the importance of saturated fat and cholesterol; and how diet affects mental health, memory, cognitive function, hormonal balance, and cellular aging. With step-by-step guidelines, recipes, and meal recommendations, this book offers sustainable strategies for a primally based, yet modern approach to diet and exercise to reduce stress and anxiety, lose weight, improve sleep and mood, increase energy and immunity, enhance brain function, save money on groceries, and live longer and happier. -- Publisher Marketing

Choose to Lose: The 7-Day Carb Cycle Solution

by Chris Powell    (Find this book)
Powell's celebrity status from ABC's Extreme Makeover: Weight Loss Edition will likely spur readers seeking their own little miracle as he promises results that are "easy, fast, and fun"; certainly the story of a 630 lb. 26-year-old who lost 401 lbs. in 22 months should convince some doubters. Moreover, his perspective of body fat as "unused" energy and the self as "an athlete-in-training" are as helpful as his visual aids. Included are master grocery lists and directions on how to prep food for three to four days in just 45 minutes. However, Powell's regimen gets complicated once the alternating exercises are added to the diet mix and for those who make it this far, Powell then demonstrates both proper and improper workout methods. The bottom line is that Powell's regimen sounds great as long as he's around to administer it and dish out daily encouragement. Unless he comes with the book, though, it could be difficult to achieve the desired results. (Dec.) Copyright 2011 Reed Business Information.
 -- Publishers Weekly

Food Rules: An Eater's Manual

by Michael Pollan    (Find this book)
Michael Pollan and Maira Kalman come together to create an enhanced "Food Rules" for hardcover, now beautifully illustrated and with even more food wisdom.
Michael Pollan's definitive compendium, "Food Rules," is here brought to colorful life with the addition of Maira Kalman's beloved illustrations.
This brilliant pairing is rooted in Pollan's and Kalman's shared appreciation for eating's pleasures, and their understanding that eating doesn't have to be so complicated. Written with the clarity, concision, and wit that is Michael Pollan's trademark, this indispensable handbook lays out a set of straightforward, memorable rules for eating wisely. Kalman's paintings remind us that there is delight in learning to eat well.
The hardcover Pollan-Kalman collaboration will be the "Food Rules" edition that families will pass down for posterity, sharing lessons for eating healthfully-and joyfully-for all their lives.  -- Publisher Marketing

Allen Carr's Easy Way to Stop Smoking

by Allen Carr    (Find the book)
Allen Carr's Easy Way to Stop Smoking is the world's most popular quit smoking title, with an 80+ percent market share in the smoking cessation category. First published in the UK in 1985, it has sold over thirteen million copies and has topped bestseller lists in nine countries. This new edition has been written specifically for the US market and is based on the past five years of working with American smokers at our live seminars. The book is a complete guide to stopping smoking easily and permanently.  -- Publisher Marketing