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Pain-Free Joints: Simple Qigong Movements for Arthritis Healing and Prevention (Qigong Healing Ser.)
by Jwing-Ming YangIf pain-free joints are the goal, qigong movements can help. According to the Centers for Disease Control, over fifty million Americans struggle with doctor-diagnosed arthritis. Obesity and inactivity are proven aggravating factors, limiting mobility and making everyday activities difficult and painful. For many, arthritis progresses to the point where they will have to manage pain for years to come. Some will have little choice but to rely on prescription medication. But for the millions of others with joint pain, there is hope. By committing to a series of simple exercises, we can remain loose and flexible. We can prevent and heal injuries to maintain flexible, healthy joints. Motion is the key, and in this book Dr. Yang, Jwing-Ming will get you moving. You will regain natural, pain-free motion, and suppleness with qigong, a timeless Chinese art that promotes healing, flexibility, and balance. The gentle, meditative movements emphasize proper motion in coordination with breath, making qigong the right choice for preventing, treating, and even reversing arthritis. This book presents 46 simple qigong movements to help you loosen, stretch, strengthen, heal, and maintain comfortable, flexible joints for a lifetime. You will learn what qigong is and why it is a good choice for treating arthritis and maintaining healthy joints • 4 gentle torso-loosening movements • 9 hand massage movements and techniques • 6 massage methods for immediate relief • 3 qigong movements for neck, spine, and waist • 7 qigong movements for fingers, hands, and wrists • 8 qigong movements for elbows and shoulders • 4 qigong movements for toes and ankles • 5 qigong movements for hips and knees Many people who live with joint pain rely on acupuncture, chiropractic treatments, and even surgery. By committing to a simple qigong practice, you can begin to take care of your own joints, with less reliance on others.
The Pain-Free Back: Gentle Qigong Movements for Healing and Prevention (Qigong Healing Ser.)
by Jwing-Ming YangThe spine is the root of all motion, and a helthy back is vital to well-being.According to the National Institute of Neurological Disorders and Stroke, nearly 80 percent of adults experience low back pain at some point in their lives. For many, the condition progresses to the point where they will have to manage pain for years to come. Some will have little choice but to rely on prescription medication. But for the millions of others with back pain, there is hope. By committing to a series of simple exercises, we can remain loose and flexible. We can prevent and heal injuries to maintain a strong, healthy back. Motion is the key, and in this book Dr. Yang, Jwing-Ming will get you moving. You will regain natural, pain-free motion and balance with qigong, a timeless Chinese art that promotes healing, flexibility, and balance. The gentle, meditative movements emphasize proper motion in coordination with breath, making qigong the right choice for preventing, treating, and healing back pain. This book presents 54 gentle qigong movements to help you loosen, stretch, strengthen, heal and maintain a strong back for a lifetime. You will learn • What qigong is and why it is a good choice for healing and maintaining a healthy back • 3 back-loosening movements • 12 back-stretching movements • 30 back-healing movements • 7 movements for immediate relief • 2 back-strengthening movements • A 12-step plan for keeping your back healthy. Many people rely on acupuncture, chiropractic treatments, and even surgery. By committing to a simple qigong practice, you can begin to take care of your own back, with less reliance on others. Pain-free motion is the goal, and qigong movements will help you accomplish that goal.
Mindful Exercise: Metarobics, Healing, and the Power of Tai Chi
by Peter Anthony Gryffin Roger Jahnke Bill DouglasToday, more doctors than ever are prescribing tai chi for patients recovering from injury, illness, and surgery. This book presents over ten years of research into how and why tai chi benefits health from an evidence-based, medical perspective. Dr. Peter Anthony Gryffin demonstrates the link between health and metarobics, his term for slow, meditative exercises that enhance blood oxygen saturation, diffusion, and oxygen-based metabolism. Metarobics—including tai chi, qigong, and yoga—focus on relaxation and deep breathing. Dr. Gryffin’s research shows that these exercises offer a wide range of benefits for treating chronic disease. Dr. Gryffin cites numerous scientific studies as well as testimonials from patients who have experienced the natural healing benefits of metarobic exercise. Many have surmounted chronic health problems to improve their quality of life. Some even overcame grave diagnoses. This book features • More than 120 scientific studies on tai chi and other metarobic exercises • More than 50 case stories from tai chi qigong, and yoga practitioners • Clear, straightforward language • Tested guidelines to improve your metarobic exercise and maximize health benefits “This book presents over ten years of research into how and why tai chi benefits health from a physiological perspective,” Dr. Gryffin says. “The links I discovered will allow everyone from novice students to veteran teachers to maximize benefits for health and chronic conditions.” In 1968, Dr. Kenneth Cooper’s book Aerobics changed the world of health and fitness. Mindful Exercise: Metarobics, Healing, and the Power of Tai Chi is the next step in this evolution.
The Dao De Jing: A Qigong Interpretation
by Jwing-Ming Yang Lao TzuThis book examines one of the world’s most enduring and influential literary works, the Dao De Jing, through the timeless art of qigong. In his words, Lao Tzu (or Laozi), author of the Dao De Jing, embodies qigong principles, advocating the cultivation of mind and body. Only when we know qigong can we know Lao Tzu —and only when we know Lao Tzu can we know the Dao De Jing. Dr. Yang, Jwing-Ming, a renowned author, scholar, and martial artist, devoted decades to researching and writing this book. He interprets and analyzes the 81 chapters of the Dao De Jing. His commentary will bring new insight, inspiration, and depth to your understanding of Lao Tzu’s words—and to your qigong practice. “Many chapters in the Dao De Jing purely talk about qigong,” Dr. Yang writes, “especially the practices of regulating the body, breathing, mind, qi, and spirit.” Lao Tzu’s writing has been read, translated, and discussed around the globe. It deals with principles that transcend time and culture. That is why this ancient text has been reimagined countless times in books on business, relationships, and parenting—but never with a focus on the art of qigong. This makes Dao De Jing: A Qigong Interpretation unique and indispensible. This book includes • The complete Dao De Jing in English and its original Chinese text • Dr. Yang, Jwing-Ming’s commentary and analysis of each chapter • Numerous illustrations and diagrams Dao De Jing: A Qigong Interpretation is not a book of instruction. It is about the Way—the path before us, in qigong and in life, where what you achieve comes through your own understanding.
True Wellness: How to Combine the Best of Western and Eastern Medicine for Optimal Health (True Wellness)
by Catherine Kurosu Md LAc Obt Aihan Kuhn CmdIndependent Publisher IPPY Award BRONZE WINNER - 2019Eric Hoffer Award MONTAIGNE MEDAL - 2019Discover a path to optimal health, even in a complicated Western health-care system. True Wellness is a step-by-step guide to optimal health, blending the best of each medical tradition. The authors are both Western-educated physicians who also trained in Eastern medicine. They have more than sixty years of combined clinical experience and have helped thousands of people through the use of surgery, pharmaceuticals, acupuncture, herbs, qigong, tai chi, meditation, and lifestyle counseling. The authors have realized the conventional way of managing disease is unsustainable. They recognize that even as the high-tech accomplishments of Western medicine increase, the overall health of the nation continues to decline. In their own practices, however, they have discovered a path to optimal health, even in the complicated American health-care system. The secret is combining the strengths of both Western and Eastern medicine to achieve the unique health goals of each patient. With this book you will: • Discover the strengths and benefits of both Eastern and Western medicine • Treat and even overcome chronic diseases such as hypertension, diabetes, cancer, depression, weight loss, and heart disease • Utilize journaling topics, questions, worksheets, checklists, and practical advice to prepare for and begin new, healthy behaviors •Learn to create a multidisciplinary care team for a strong alliance between your Western health-care providers and Eastern practitioners The authors explain how exercise, nutritious food, stress management, acupuncture, and qigong affect the body, so you can make healthier choices. To help you move forward on a new path, they provide practical advice and worksheets to start simple daily exercise routines, eat a plant-based diet, and begin qigong practice. True Wellness encourages individual responsibility and prepares you to take the first step on your healing journey. By combining ancient wisdom, cutting-edge scientific discoveries, and practical advice, this book will lead you through a transformation to true well-being in body, mind, and spirit.
Complete Martial Artist: Developing the Mind, Body, and Spirit of a Champion
by Willie Johnson“Chronically unsatisfied and feeling like we are always behind in this mission we call life.” In today’s fast paced world, young adults and twenty-something’s are subject to chronic fears of missing out, mental health issues, anxiety, and depression unlike any generation that has come before. The martial arts have the potential to help. Traditional martial arts revolve around principles and core values such as honor, integrity, perseverance, patience, humility, and respect. Manifesting in self-expression and creativity to promote individual growth and a balanced approach to living. A complete martial artist learns how to conquer “self” through the rigors of martial arts training and how to live by these traditional core values. Although there are occasions when martial arts may be used for self-defense, its primary uses are for sport, and character and spiritual fulfillment. This book, The Complete Martial Artist, offers young adults and twenty-something’s an opportunity to see what martial arts can do for their lives. The author shares His own childhood story of hardship and redemptionHow to adopt martial arts values as a way of livingImportant universal principles to live byOn creating a championship attitudeExamples about martial arts forms (kata) and sparringHow to get started and be successful in your personal martial arts journey If you are a young adult (or parent of one), or in your twenties and in search of the answers to life’s questions, The Complete Martial Artist can be a key unlocking a door to your own self-development toward a balanced approach to living.
True Wellness the Mind: How to Combine the Best of Western and Eastern Medicine for Optimal Health; Sleep Disorders, Anxiety, Depression (True Wellness Ser.)
by Catherine Kurosu Md LAc Obt Aihan Kuhn CmdEmotional health, physical health, and sleep are intertwined, each affecting the others. True Wellness: The Mind is a step-by-step guide to optimal mental health, blending the best of Western and Eastern medical traditions to address •Sleep Disorders •Anxiety •Depression The authors recognize that the conventional way of managing sleep disorders, anxiety, and depression may not be sustainable for many who continue to struggle with these problems. In their own practices they have discovered a path to optimal mental health by combining the best of Western and Eastern medicine. “We have seen among our own patients how chronic stress can wear away at their well-being, often first by stealing their sleep, then dampening their mood, and finally disrupting their health.” With this book you will •Discover the strengths and benefits of both Western and Eastern medicine •Combine Western and Eastern healing methods for sleep disorders, anxiety, and depression •Use questions, worksheets, checklists, and practical advice to prepare for and begin new, healthy behaviors •Learn to create a multidisciplinary care team for a strong alliance between your Western health-care providers and Eastern practitioners The authors explain how exercise, nutritious food, stress management, acupuncture, and qigong affect the body, so you can make healthier choices. To help you move forward on a new path, they provide practical advice and worksheets to start simple daily exercise routines, eat a plant-based diet, and begin qigong practice. True Wellness: The Mind encourages individual responsibility and prepares you to take the first step on your healing journey. By combining ancient wisdom, cutting-edge scientific discoveries, and practical advice, this book will lead you through a transformation to true well-being in body, mind, and spirit.
A Dog Walks into a Nursing Home: Lessons in the Good Life from an Unlikely Teacher
by Sue HalpernA layabout mutt turned therapy dog leads her owner to a new understanding of the good life. At loose ends with her daughter leaving home and her husband on the road, Halpern decides to give herself and Pransky, her Labradoodle, a new lease on life by getting certified as a therapy dog team.
Well Enough Alone: A Cultural History of My Hypochondria
by Jennifer TraigA hilarious first-person account of life as a hypochondriac, as well as a look at the condition's history and broader cultural context, from the critically acclaimed author of Devil in the Details. The good news is Jennifer Traig does not have lupus, multiple sclerosis, Huntington's disease, Crohn's disease, or muscular dystrophy. She discovers that she does not have SUDS, the mysterious disorder that claims healthy young Asian men in their sleep, nor does she have Foreign Accent Syndrome, the bizarre but real neurological condition that transforms native West Virginians into Eliza Doolittle overnight. What she does have is hypochondria. Jenny Traig's inquiry into her ailment is not only an uproariously funny account but also a literary tour of hypochondria, past and present: the implied hypochondria of the Talmud, the flatulence-obsessed eighteenth century, and the malady's current unfortunate lack of a celebrity spokesperson. At the same time, Traig provides an intimate look at the complement of minor conditions that have concealed her essential health and driven her persistent self-diagnosis: the eczema, the shaky hands, and, worst of all, the bad hair. To her surprise, she ends her journey more knowledgeable than she was when she started out, a little less neurotic, and-one might say-healthier. Well Enough Alone is the definitive book on being worried well, in all of its gruesome and hysterical detail, from one of our funniest and most distinctive literary voices.
Conquering Diabetes: A Cutting Edge, Comprehensive Program for Prevention and Treatment
by Anne L. PetersAre you older than forty-five? Overweight, especially around the middle? Do you exercise less than you know you should? Does pre-diabetes-- or diabetes-- run in your family? If you answered yes to one or more of these questions, you could be at risk for developing diabetes, a chronic and potentially life-threatening illness that is striking Americans in epidemic proportions. A combined 60 million people have diabetes or are at risk for developing it; its complications-- including heart disease, stroke, blindness, amputation, and kidney failure-- can be devastating, but they are not inevitable. With the proper program and treatment, in most cases, diabetes can be prevented-- even if you have already been diagnosed with pre-diabetes. and its complications reduced or eliminated entirely.
Safe Patients, Smart Hospitals: How One Doctor's Checklist Can Help Us Change Health Care from the Inside Out
by Peter Pronovost Eric VohrThe inspiring story of how a leading innovator in patient safety found a simple way to save countless lives. First, do no harm--doctors, nurses and clinicians swear by this code of conduct. Yet in hospitals and doctors' offices across the country, errors are made every single day--avoidable, simple mistakes that often cost lives. Inspired by two medical mistakes that not only ended in unnecessary deaths but hit close to home, Dr. Peter Pronovost made it his personal mission to improve patient safety and make preventable deaths a thing of the past, one hospital at a time. Dr. Pronovost began with simple improvements to a common procedure in the ER and ICU units at Johns Hopkins Hospital. Creating an easy five-step checklist based on the most up-to-date research for his fellow doctors and nurses to follow, he hoped that streamlining the procedure itself could slow the rate of infections patients often died from. But what Dr. Pronovost discovered was that doctors and nurses needed more than a checklist: the day-to-day environment needed to be more patient-driven and staff needed to see scientific results in order to know their efforts were a success. After those changes took effect, the units Dr. Pronovost worked with decreased their rate of infection by 70%. Today, all fifty states are implementing Dr. Pronovost's programs, which have the potential to save more lives than any other medical innovation in the past twenty-five years. But his ideas are just the beginning of the changes being made by doctors and nurses across the country making huge leaps to improve patient care. In Safe Patients, Smart Hospitals, Dr. Pronovost shares his own experience, anecdotal stories from his colleagues at Johns Hopkins and other hospitals that have made his approach their own, alongside comprehensive research-showing readers how small changes make a huge difference in patient care. Inspiring and thought provoking, this compelling book shows how one person with a cause really can make a huge difference in our lives.
The Dyslexic Advantage: Unlocking the Hidden Potential of the Dyslexic Brain
by Brock L. Eide Fernette F. EideTwo neurolearning experts reveal the hidden benefits of having a dyslexic brain. In this paradigm-shifting book, neurolearning experts Drs. Brock and Fernette Eide describe an exciting new brain science that reveals that dyslexic people have unique brain structure and organization. While the differences are responsible for certain challenges with literacy and reading, the dyslexic brain also gives a predisposition to important skills, and special talents. While dyslexics typically struggle to decode the written word, they often also excel in such areas of reasoning as mechanical (required for architects and surgeons), interconnected (artists and inventors); narrative (novelists and lawyers), and dynamic (scientists and business pioneers). The Dyslexic Advantage provides the first complete portrait of dyslexia.
30 Lessons for Living: Tried and True Advice from the Wisest Americans
by Karl PillemerMore than one thousand extraordinary Americans share their stories and the wisdom they have gained on living, loving, and finding happiness. After a chance encounter with an extraordinary ninety-year-old woman, renowned gerontologist Karl Pillemer began to wonder what older people know about life that the rest of us don't. His quest led him to interview more than one thousand Americans over the age of sixty-five to seek their counsel on all the big issues-- children, marriage, money, career, aging. Their moving stories and uncompromisingly honest answers often surprised him. And he found that he consistently heard advice that pointed to these thirty lessons for living. Here he weaves their personal recollections of difficulties overcome and lives well lived into a timeless book filled with the hard-won advice these older Americans wish someone had given them when they were young. Like This I Believe, StoryCorps's Listening Is an Act of Love, and Tuesdays with Morrie, 30 Lessons for Living is a book to keep and to give. Offering clear advice toward a more fulfilling life, it is as useful as it is inspiring.
Experiencing God: The Three Stages of Prayer
by Thomas H. GreenIt's a brief and accessible guide to prayer. Green reminds readers that prayer life is, above all, a relationship with God and a deepening of our experience of God.
What Matters: Spiritual Nourishment for Head and Heart
by Frederick FranckAfter his nearly 100 years of seeding, Franck's reflections on what really matters will help you to savor what truly matters in your own life. "Could the meaning of being born human be, to become Human?" This elegantly simple book of reflections presents the rich harvest of a lifetime of thinking, feeling, and seeing by an artist, whose vital spirituality has inspired hundreds of thousands of readers and students through his art, books, and workshops. The pithy, sometimes humorous, always wise contemplations reveal Franck's lifelong confrontation with the human in himself and others. Originally jotted down as reflections for himself and close friends, Franck's insights will challenge you to consider new ways of experiencing your spiritual path and to savor what truly matters.
Dancing Mindfulness: A Creative Path to Healing and Transformation
by Jamie MarichUsing theory and step-by-step exercises, dancer and clinical counselor Dr. Jamie Marich expertly guides you through seven primary elements of mindfulness in motion: breath, sound, body, story, mind, spirit and fusion. By dancing through these seven elements, either in personal practice or in a group, you will be better able to: <p><p> - Access your body’s own healing resources through informal dance <p> - Realize the transformative power of your personal creativity <p> - Strengthen your abilities to exercise non-judgment, patience, a sense of play, trust, acceptance and letting go <p> - Practice mindfulness even if you have struggled with traditional sitting meditation <p> - Share healing dances with others to build on your own strengths, resources and experiences
Everyday Astrology: How to Make Astrology Work for You
by Gary GoldschneiderThe bestselling author of "The Secret Language of Birthdays" returns with the definitive astrology handbook.
Gary Goldschneider's Everyday Astrology
by Gary GoldschneiderImprove Your Relationships with Bosses, Friends, Family, Lovers, Coworkers, and Many Others! Learn how to: * give a sales pitch to an Aries. * live peacefully with a Taurus. * impress a Gemini. * discuss money issues with a Cancer. * stay in touch with a Leo. * break bad news to a Virgo. * survive the holidays with a Libra. * improve your sex life with a Scorpio. * ask a Sagittarius for help. * entertain a Capricorn. * break up with an Aquarius. * express affection to a Pisces. And much, much more!From the Trade Paperback edition.
The Pregnancy Countdown Book: Nine Months of Practical Tips, Useful Advice, and Uncensored Truths
by Susan Magee Kara NakisbendiA Page-A-Day Countdown To The Birth Of Your Baby! The average pregnancy lasts 280 days--and the suspense can be excruciating! The Pregnancy Countdown Book counts down the biggest milestones every step of the way, with one page of helpful information for each day of your pregnancy. Here are tips from doctors and mothers, amusing anecdotes and quotes, and all of the uncensored details that other books won't tell you. The perfect gift for expecting moms of all ages, The Pregnancy Countdown Book is a delightfully irreverent look at the craziest nine months of your life.From the Trade Paperback edition.
Yoga for Regular Guys
by Diamond Dallas Page Dr Craig AaronYoga: It's Not Just For Women and Scrawny New-Age Girlie Men. Diamond Dallas Page practices yoga daily--and he can kick your ass. Now the three-time World Championship wrestler is here to prove that yoga is for regular guys, too. This illustrated fitness program delivers everything a guy could want: improved strength and endurance, a better sex life, reduced stress levels, and (most importantly) access to ridiculously hot yoga-babes. Every chapter offers comprehensive, step-by-step explanations of yoga poses and circuits--along with clear (and sometimes amusing) color photos of "regular guys" in action. It's yoga the way guys really do it--with lots of sweat and muscle-building power. This workout uses power yoga as the base, fusing old-school calisthenics, core stability training, and isometric slow-motion strength training to engage your muscles in every position. Written in conjunction with Dr. Craig Aaron--an athletic trainer for numerous members of the NFL, NBA, and World Wrestling Entertainment--Yoga for Regular Guys is a comprehensive fitness program that's fun, irreverent, and empowering. So what are you waiting for?
The Pregnancy Instruction Manual
by David Ufberg Scotty Reifsnyder Sarah Jordan Paul KeppleAt last! A comprehensive guide to worry-free pregnancy! Bringing a baby into the world is one of life's defining moments. But there's no getting around it: Being pregnant can feel overwhelming. Fortunately, The Pregnancy Instruction Manual is here to answer all of your most pressing questions. Will the morning sickness ever go away? How big is my baby at 26 weeks? Are beef jerky cravings normal? How do I ward off the unwanted tummy-touch era? And most of all, will I ever get a good night's rest again? Expectant parents will find the answers here courtesy of veteran mom Sarah Jordan and certified OB-GYN (and three time dad) David Ufberg.
The Sex Instruction Manual
by Paul Kepple Scotty Reifsnyder Felicia ZopolAt Last! A Comprehensive Guide to Sexual Intercourse! Sex is as old as human civilization--so why, after all these years, are the secrets of a rewarding sex life so elusive? Fortunately, The Sex Instruction Manual is here to answer all of your most pressing questions: Why do men fall asleep after achieving orgasm? What's the G-spot and where can I find it? How can I introduce sex toys into my relationship? Are there really condoms designed for women? And what in the world is "doorknobbing"? You'll find answers to all of these questions and more, courtesy of author and celebrated "sexpert" Felicia Zopol.
Your Big Fat Boyfriend
by Jenna BergenWarning: Your Boyfriend Is Making You Fat So you've found Mr. Right (or maybe just Mr. Right Now). Unfortunately, you've also found that Mr. Right carries some baggage: his disastrous eating habits. What's worse is that his terrible diet is affecting your waistline! Studies show that women in relationships often gain weight due to the influence of their partner's unhealthy eating habits. Your Big Fat Boyfriend explores this phenomenon and how you can combat it without alienating your fast-food-loving sweetie. Inside you'll discover: * How to eat healthy when dining in not-so-healthful places * Creative ideas for active dates to keep you both moving * The differences in male and female metabolisms--and why you can't eat like he does * What to order when your guy insists on a trip to the drive-thru * Healthy recipes that taste great and won't leave your guy hungry * And much, much more! Complete with humorous first-person accounts and easy-to-read charts, Your Big Fat Boyfriend is perfect for any girl in love with a diet disaster.
Field Guide to Luck
by Alys R. YablonTake Control of Your Destiny! From the good luck provided by shamrocks, rabbits's feet, and horseshoes to the misfortune caused by broken mirrors, black cats, and umbrellas opened indoors, our lives are filled with signs and superstitions that guide our destiny and influence our fate. Fortunately, Field Guide to Luck can help you recognize dozens of influential charms, dates, sayings, and symbols wherever you encounter them. Learn what objects are on your side, which practices are best avoided, and where these curious beliefs come from. This indispensable guide reveals their fascinating origins and offers tips for putting them into practice. With Lady Luck on your side and a lucky penny in your pocket, you're sure to lead a charmed life!
Margarita Mama
by Alyssa GusenoffCelebrate Maternity--With a Refreshing Materni-tini! From Watermelon Margaritas and Pineapple Mojitos to Mai Tais, Mimosas, and Cosmopolitans, Margarita Mama offers a pitcherful of delicious "mocktails" designed specifically for moms-to-be. These tasty treats are 100 percent alcohol-free and offer plenty of nutritional benefits for both mom and baby. Recipes include twists on old favorites such as Mudslides, Piña Coladas, and Sangria, plus yummy new libations like the Raging Hormone, the Nothing Fits Fizz, and the Perfect Pear of Jeans. Filled to the brim with delicious concoctions and whimsical illustrations, Margarita Mama makes the perfect gift for fun-loving moms-to-be everywhere.