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One of the most important jobs parents have is to pass healthy eating and exercise habits on to their children. But parents are up against some formidable adversaries that are conspiring to keep their kids (and too often themselves) from getting the physical activity and nutritious foods their bodies need. As a result, American children (and adults!) are getting fatter and unhealthier with each passing year.In FAMILY FUN AND FITNESS, personal trainer and father, Knute Keeling, shows parents how to flex their creative muscles and start taking control of their family''s health. His approach to healthy weight and fitness, in this practical, easy-to-use guide suited to parents of young children, focuses on cultivating an early love of physical activity and wholesome, healthy foods. Keeling''s Fit Family Plan is packed with enjoyable ways to make good food and exercise a central, positive aspect of family life. The plan focuses on the formative years (from pre-conception to primary school-age kids) when the stage for optimum nutrition and fitness is being set. At each stage, Keeling tells us what foods and nutrients to promote and what to avoid, what age-appropriate activities to encourage and which to limit and what problems to expect and simple strategies to use for getting around them. For parents, in these same sections, Keeling includes nutritional advice and easy workout routines (with photos) that incorporate cardio, resistance and stretching movements to help pregnant mothers, new mums, and busy parents stay fit and best of all teach their children by their own good example.

This book shows readers how they can personally direct and monitor their own health and become proactive in optimizing their quality of life. Thanks to the latest advances in genetic science, one no longer has to be a victim of genetic inheritance.

One of the most remarkable natural antioxidants ever discovered, Pycnogenol is a complex of more than forty individual antioxidants extraced from the bark of French maritime pine trees. It has been shown in scientific studies to reduce the risk of cardiovascular diseases, painful inflammation, and even erectile dysfunction.

The Fitball is a large air-filled ball used for exercising at home or at the gym. Fun to use, versatile, and amazingly effective. Author, Jan Endacott shows readers how the Fitball can be used in an extraodinary range of exercises that are suitable for all levels of fitness, whatever their age or current level of fitness. This book provides a choice of enjoyable non-impact exercises that will have them literally floating on air!

Covering a wide range of popular alternative medicine and health issues, User's Guides are written by leading experts and science writers and are designed to answer the consumer's basic questions about disease, conventional and alternative therapies, and individual dietary supplements.

Recently studies have indicated that the high levels of mercury often found in fish and other seafood can be extremely harmful to one's heath. But are these studies really accurate? Ken Babel sorts through fact and fiction to reveal the truth about the dangers and benefits of fish and other seafood. After presenting the "good" and the "bad" the author guides the reader through the process of selecting the right kinds of fish and other seafood to avoid toxicity and gain optimal health benefits.

The debate over the use of Embryonic stem cells and the questionable effectiveness of adult stem cells have led many scientists and clinicians to concentrate their energies on umbilical-cord-derived stem cells from healthy newborn babies. Amassing a very respectable track record in terms of safety and clinical utility, cord-blood stem cells can treat many diseases such as multiple sclerosis, amyotrophic lateral sclerosis, stroke, diabetes, heart disease and certain degenerative eye disorders.

Health Watch makes it easy to keep track of personal and family medical histories. It includes immunization charts, recommended schedules for health screenings and checkups, and comprehensive information on nutrients. There is a section for recording visits to doctors, dentists, opthalmologists and other health care professionals. It even identifies the test recommended for everyone, as well as those scientifically for men and women. Charts are provided for keeping track of the results. The book also serves as a disease prevention guide listing hundreds of risky behaviors and their possible consequences, information on various organs and other body parts and what steps to take to keep the body healthy. Health Watch is a comprehensive, trustworthy resource.

Internationally acclaimed clinical nutritionist Dr. Gillian McKeith introduces readers to the many health benefits of eating living foods, especially "raw" enzyme-rich living foods. These unprocessed, whole superfoods, sprouts, grains, seeds, sea vegetables, algae and others, are packed with vital nutrients our bodies depend on to carry out various physiological functions. The Living Food Program outlined in this book makes it easy to avoid the processed and overly cooked foods that contribute to poor health.

From the author of The Natural Foods Cookbook comes this guide to whole foods-quality protein from animal sources, fruits, vegetables, nuts, seeds, and whole grains?which have made it possible for humankind to survive, to be healthy, and to procreate through the millennia.

Irritable Bowel Syndrome (IBS) is a mysterious illness in which the large intestine fails to function normally. Its causes are not fully understood and treatments have often been ineffective. Now Jonathan Berkowitz uses cutting edge research to provide a compelling and effective approach to treating this complex illness. Using the best of conventional and natural therapies the author shows how an individualised programme - treating all the underlying causes - is the best way to heal IBS. ┬╖Food allergies and intolerances can aggravate IBS symptoms but changing your diet and including more fibre can bring relief ┬╖The severity of IBS is greatly affected by the emotions so psychological interventions including stress reduction may provide a great deal of relief for those with IBS ┬╖A number of vitamins minerals and herbs have proved remarkably effective in relieving the discomfort of irritable bowel ┬╖There are safe alternatives to drugs. Alternative therapies such as acupuncture biofeedback and hypnotherapy can provide effective natural approaches to IBS ┬╖Research has found that starting an exercise programme can also be of great benefit to those with irritable bowel ┬╖Conventional drugs may be necessary for symptom relief so the author alerts you to the pros and cons of a wide array of pharmaceuticals

Homeopathy is an alternative medical practice that treats a health condition by administering minute doses of a remedy that would produce symptoms of that condition in a healthy person. Homeopathy is the full expression of holistic medicine and as a specific form of medical treatment it dates back to just over 200 years ago, but the underlying principles of homeopathy go back to the time of Hippocrates. This book teaches readers how to promote healing in themselves and their loved ones, in their own homes. It covers how to handle remedies, how to select them, and how to use them wisely.

Pain is the number-one reason American visit their doctors, Back pain, muscle aches, arthritis affect millions of people daily, limiting their activities and costing billions in medical care. Much of this suffering is unnecessary. Where It Hurts and Why can help readers take charge of their pain and become proactive in their own recovery. Individual chapters provide detailed recommendations for specific areas of the body, and also instructions for immediate treatment of acute pain.

Maitake mushrooms have long been prized in Japan for their medicinal properties. For maintaining immunity and healing a variety of acute conditions, maitake mushrooms are highly versatile and highly effective. Even more powerful healing is the maitake-based superimmune product, formulated and patented by Dr. Hiroaki Nanba of Japan's Kobe Pharmaceutical University, MaitakeGold 404. MaitakeGold 404 fights cancer by protecting healthy cells from becoming cancerous, helping prevent metastasis of cancer from one area of the body to another, slowing or stopping growth of tumors, ameliorating side effects of chemotherapy, while boosting its positive effects.

Nearly everyone seems confused about dietary fats. Not all fats are bad for your health. In fact, some fats are essential for optimal health. This User''s Guide to Good Fats and Bad Fats helps you understand the difference. You''ll learn how to avoid unhealthy fats hidden in many foods, while learning about the benefits of good fats.

The Pilates Bibleappeals to readers who want a comprehensive understanding of this exercise method--its origin, principles, key concepts, and benefits--in addition to detailed instructions, complete with beautiful step-by-step color pictures, describing how to practise Pilates safely and effectively. Joseph Pilates (1880-1967), who was plagued by illness as a child in Germany, developed his unique movement system over many years by combining observations about what energized and aligned the body with fitness techniques of his day. In 1925, he immigrated to the United States and set up a studio to introduce his holistic technique. The system is based on six principles: breathing, centering, control, concentration, precision, and flowing movement. Instruction begins with fundamentals like finding the "scoop" and engaging the "powerhouse." Then gentle movement to stabilize the back and the pelvis is introduced. Each exercise builds on the one before it. Once practitioners master the basics, they are ready for the Beginner's Program, where they learn how to move using the principles. The Intermediate Program progresses to more complex exercises that encourage moving with flow, greater precision and concentration, and integrating the breath. The Advanced Program offers more challenging positions requiring greater strength, stamina, and coordination. Comprehensive instructions at each level provide exercise goals, common errors to avoid, and modifications to help those who may experience difficulty.

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Practical and proven health suggestions for Types 1 and 2 diabetes. Helps readers create a program to address diabetes and its complications and improve their health and well-being.

The B-complex vitamins are a family of nutrients that play multifaceted and essential roles in health and preventing disease. They are needed to make and repair DNA and increase energy levels-both key steps for slowing the aging process. Some B vitamins are needed to make mood-enhancing neurotransmitters, such as serotonin, and can have powerful antidepressant benefits. The B vitamin folic acid reduces blood levels of homocysteine, a known risk factor for heart disease, stroke, cancer, and Alzheimer's disease. Vitamin B12 is needed for normal mental function, and low levels can mimic senility. This book explores the remarkable benefits of these and the rest of the B-complex family of vitamins.