The Concussion Crisis: Anatomy of a Silent Epidemic

by Linda Carroll    (Find this book)

On the heels of the recent deaths of NHL player Derek Boogaard and NFL safety Dave Duerson involving possible brain trauma, this book detailing the current plague of sports-related concussions, written by MSNBC.com health writer Carroll and sports scribe Rosner, is a very hot topic. The authors cite estimates from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention that there are 1.6 million to 3.8 million sports-related concussions every year. With more than 44 million girls and boys playing organized sports, the writers spell out the dire consequences of impact games without proper safety measures. They provide grisly statistics and cautionary examples of schoolchildren and sports figures such as big league football stars Troy Aikman, hockey star Pat LaFontaine, and boxer Jerry Quarry, who have compromised health after a life of competition and concussions. The authors recount how scientists have come to understand the danger concussions present ranging from memory loss to impaired judgment and dementia and note that although treatments and research in brain injuries are showing promise, prevention is the best way to protect both child and adult athletes. This noteworthy book issues a challenge to the "macho play-through-the pain" sports culture and urges a rethinking of safety versus spectacle. (Sept.) Copyright 2011 Reed Business Information. -- Publishers Weekly

Becoming Vegan: The Complete Guide to Adopting a Healthy Plant-Based Diet

by Brenda Davis    (Find this book)

Every day, more people are shifting towards a plant-based diet without meat, eggs, and dairy products due to concerns about their health, the environment, or animal ethics. Two of North America's foremost vegetarian dietitians present up-to-date findings on how to meet all of your nutritional needs eating a nutritious, vegan diet. From infants and toddlers to seniors - as well as the special needs of athletes and pregnant women, -you'll discover the information you need to stay healthy and enjoy a balanced diet. Also includes a section on how a vegan diet can protect against cancer, heart disease, and other chronic illnesses. Considered the definitive work on vegan nutrition, anyone interested in becoming a vegan should read this book. -- Publisher Marketing

The Hormone Diet: A 3-Step Program to Help You Lose Weight, Gain Strength, and Live Younger Longer

by Natasha Turner   (Find this book)
Hormones are powerful chemical messengers in the body, controlling everything from the reproductive
system to mood, sleep, and appearance. Yet many people, men and women alike, are unaware that even minor hormonal imbalances can cause symptoms ranging from inability to lose weight to fatigue to uncontrollable sugar cravings.
Turner, a naturopathic doctor, used her own struggles with hormonal imbalances to develop a revolutionary three-step program. Through self-tests, discover exactly which hormones are out of balance, create a personalized plan, and learn:
- how to conquer the seven factors that cause obesity and interfere with weight loss
- which hormones are fat-burning friends and which are fat-burning foes
- the five key supplements we all need to maintain health and prevent nutritional deficiencies
- targeted fixes for specific hormonal imbalances
For men and women of all ages, The Hormone Diet is an easy-to-follow total wellness program that offers lifelong results.  -- Publisher Marketing

Reboot Your Body: 21-Day Detox Program

by Said Sokhandan    (Find this book)

"Your book tells it like it is. This works, this doesn't, and simple 'here's why' and 'how to do it' with great resources to boot! It is the first health-related book that contains real value and practical advice that I can actually put into practice. Thank you." -Reader comment 

Complete Guide to Fitness & Health

by Barbara Bushman    (Find this book)

You know the importance of good health, but how do you achieve it? And how do you maintain it through the years as your body and lifestyle change, introducing obstacles to physical activity and optimal nutrition? In "ACSM's Complete" "Guide to Fitness & Health," you will find the answers and much, much more.

The American College of Sports Medicine, the largest and most-respected sport science and medicine organization in the world, has created the "ACSM's Complete Guide to Fitness & Health" to strip away common fads, myths, and misconceptions and provide you with the latest research, sound advice, and age-specific recommendations that you can trust.

You will learn these strategies:

-Optimize your weight, improve heart health, and increase aerobic fitness, strength, flexibility, and balance.

-Improve your health by managing diabetes, high blood pressure, high cholesterol, arthritis and joint pain, pregnancy, and osteoporosis through exercise and proper nutrition.

-Determine your body composition and current cardiorespiratory and muscular fitness levels.

-Monitor, evaluate, and adjust your exercise program over time for optimal results.

-Introduce exercise, increase physical activity, and improve your diet for more energy and better health (no matter what your age!).

Featuring step-by-step instructions and full-color photos for the most effective exercises, sample workouts, practical advice, age-specific physical activity guidelines, and strategies for incorporating exercise into even the busiest of lifestyles, "ACSM's Complete Guide to Fitness & Health" is a resource that belongs in every family's library. -- Publisher Marketing

Drug Muggers: Which Medications Are Robbing Your Body of Essential Nutrients--And Natural Ways to Restore Them -

by Suzy Cohen    (Find this book)

Unpleasant, uncomfortable, and unexplained side effects? Drug Muggers is your side effect solution.
Prescription and over-the-counter drugs help millions of people with devastating diseases and chronic conditions. But in the process, these medications can also deplete the body's natural stores of vitamins, minerals, and hormones--the very nutrients you need to keep energy levels high, fend off infections, and be healthy. Pharmacist Suzy Cohen calls these medications "drug muggers," and she says it's essential to replenish what a drug mugger steals from your body in order to feel your best and avoid side effects. Not understanding the drug-mugging effect may lead to new "diseases" and possibly catastrophic health con-sequences. You'll discover:
- How to relieve uncomfortable or potentially serious side effects
- How to remain compliant with your medication and still feel well
- Which foods and drinks to avoid if you take certain medications
- How to install a nutrient security system with vitamins, minerals, and food choices Plus!
- Improve your energy levels
- Learn which minerals you need if you take heartburn medicine
- Improve digestion and relieve constipation with a simple nutrient
- Discover the antioxidant you must have to save your heart
- Get your hair and nails to grow faster by replenishing nutrients
- Find out which vitamins and minerals are the purest and highest quality
- Learn which vitamins outperform medications in some cases.  Drug Muggers is an eye-opener! It reveals why you may be feeling so poorly and how to improve your well-being with affordable nutrients that are sold over the counter. You can (and will) improve the way you feel--whether or not you take medicine -- Publisher Marketing

Kitchen Cures: Homemade Remedies for Your Health

by Reader's Digest    (Find this book)

Did you know that home remedies often rival or even exceed the healing power of drugstore medicines? The proof is in: Recent studies have shown that aloe gel improves psoriasis better than prescription cream; walnuts and canned fish lower cholesterol levels; green tea can help you lose weight; and more. "Kitchen Cures" brings the proven remedies of yesteryear into the homes of today! New research is revealing the most effective ways to use ginger, lemon, spices, olive oil, and hundreds of other timeless kitchen staples for health and healing, much as our grandparents once did. And it's all gathered here in one comprehensive, practical guide.
Inside, you'll find:
An A-to-Z guide to the natural medicines on your kitchen shelves- including aloe, baking soda, and wheat germ.The 31 most useful kitchen pantry healers-oatmeal, cinnamon, red wine and honey all make the list. How to use kitchen staples to look and feel great-improve your memory, boost your energy level, and bolster your immunity. Smart ways to ease what ails you-solutions for asthma, eczema, the flu, and depression
This book is your comprehensive guide to natural healing at home. Here are more than 1,000 remedies for the most common health ailments and conditions. Save money, save time, and heal faster and safer. This book shows you everything you need to know to be a savvy home healer. -- Publisher Marketing