The Drinking Woman's Diet: A Liver-Friendly Lifestyle Guide


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Do you love your wine but worry about your health and weight? This book is crammed full of ideas, advice from specialists, and tried and tested recommendations to help maintain your health without giving up your love of wine and fine food. The book addresses these serious issues in a light-hearted way, through a lens of living in France and with a nod to how 'French Women do it'. This is not so much a simple diet book as a fascinating lifestyle guide.







Healing Fatty Liver Disease


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Fatty liver disease is the most common type of liver disease seen in the world today.Some people with fatty liver disease simply have excess fat in the liver. Although not normal, it’s not serious if it doesn’t lead to inflammation or damage. However, once there’s a build-up of fat, the liver becomes vulnerable to injury. Others have what’s called non-alcoholic steatohepatisis (NASH). NASH can lead to permanent liver damage and cirrhosis.Both types of non-alcoholic fatty liver disease (NAFLD) are becoming more common. Up to 20% of adults have either fatty liver or NASH. The most common causes of fatty liver disease are obesity and diabetes mellitus.Written by experts and based on the most current information available, this indispensable guide is for anyone living with fatty liver disease. And diet plays a major role in managing the condition, so 100 specially selected recipes are also included.




The Liver Healing Diet


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The first book to provide you with a detailed program for reversing liver damage through optimal nutrition—from two of the country’s top liver specialists. The only organ in your body that regenerates itself is the liver. And now, you can make it happen. With a complete program to rejuvenate your liver through optimal nutrition and routine exercise, The Liver Healing Diet shows you how to: Improve liver function Beat fatty liver disease Detoxify the liver Boost all-around health Nourish the body with delicious recipes The Liver Healing Diet teaches you basic liver facts, how to talk to your doctor about liver disease and what steps you need to reverse years of abuse. With your newly repaired liver you’ll feel better, have more energy and live a healthy lifestyle.




Eat, Drink, and Be Healthy


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In this national bestseller based on Harvard Medical School and Harvard School of Public Health research, Dr. Willett explains why the USDA guidelines--the famous food pyramid--are not only wrong but also dangerous.




Woman's Health - Complete Guide


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This short work is a comprehensive and indispensable work that covers a variety of topics related to women's health. From reproductive health issues to mind and body care, this book offers a holistic approach to promoting women's well-being at every stage of life. Written in simple and clear language, it aims to provide basic information for anyone interested in obtaining the minimum necessary knowledge, which is basic so that each woman can know herself better, understand more clearly about essential aspects of her health and have science of the best practices to take care of this valuable asset, which is your own health and the quality of your life. On its pages, readers will find detailed information on a wide range of topics, including sexual health, prevention of gynecological diseases, adequate nutrition, recommended physical exercise, stress management, mental health, reproductive system, health in old age; We also value information regarding issues related to the prevention of female cancers, cardiological health and treatments related to obesity and its consequences. Each topic is presented in a clear and accessible way, based on the latest medical research and recommendations from experts in the field. This guide is not just for women, but also for healthcare professionals, educators, and anyone interested in promoting women's health. It is a valuable tool for women of all ages, from teenagers to seniors, who want to better understand their bodies, make informed decisions about their health and adopt healthy lifestyle habits. With accessible language and comprehensive content, this short manual is an essential resource that empowers women to take better care of themselves and live healthier, fuller lives. This book is a trusted source of information that will inspire and empower its readers to prioritize their health and well-being in all aspects of life.




Kick Diabetes Essentials: The Diet and Lifestyle Guide


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Registered dietitian Brenda Davis is an authoritative voice on the effects of a whole-foods, plant-based diet on diabetes prevention and reversal due to her work for over a decade as the lead nutritionist with the Diabetes and Wellness Project in the Marshall Islands. In this definitive guide, she explains the series of metabolic events that lead to diabetes and why this illness is so catastrophic for health. Over the last fifty years, nutrition researchers have built upon each other's work to prove that a diet based on plant foods could reduce diabetes risk and in many cases reverse diabetes. Discover the latest research into why plant foods lead to success, which foods are the most effective, and how to construct a diabetes-busting diet that not only gets results but also is simply delicious. In addition, you'll learn how to combine diet, exercise, rest, and stress management into a powerful prescription for health. Included are menu plans based on over 40 recipes featuring the nutrient-dense foods needed to reverse diabetes. Inspiring stories demonstrate how the initial success of this diet builds confidence and encourages people to adopt a healthier lifestyle.




Encyclopedia of Lifestyle Medicine and Health


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These three volumes sort out the science behind nightly news reports and magazine cover stories, and help define the interdisciplinary field of lifestyle medicine and health.




Dietary Guidelines for Americans 2015-2020


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Learn more about how health nutrition experts can help you make the correct food choices for a healthy lifestyle The eighth edition of the Dietary Guidelines is designed for professionals to help all individuals, ages 2 years-old and above, and their families to consume a healthy, nutritionally adequate diet. The 2015-2020 edition provides five overarching Guidelines that encourage: healthy eating patterns recognize that individuals will need to make shifts in their food and beverage choices to achieve a healthy pattern acknowledge that all segments of our society have a role to play in supporting healthy choices provides a healthy framework in which individuals can enjoy foods that meet their personal, cultural and traditional preferences within their food budget This guidance can help you choose a healthy diet and focus on preventing the diet-related chronic diseases that continue to impact American populations. It is also intended to help you to improve and maintain overall health for disease prevention. **NOTE: This printed edition contains a minor typographical error within the Appendix. The Errata Sheet describing the errors can be found by clicking here. This same errata sheet can be used for the digital formats of this product available for free. Health professionals, including physicians, nutritionists, dietary counselors, nurses, hospitality meal planners, health policymakers, and beneficiaries of the USDA National School Lunch and School Breakfast program and their administrators may find these guidelines most useful. American consumers can also use this information to help make helathy food choices for themselves and their families.




American Medical Association Complete Guide to Prevention and Wellness


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MORE THAN 3 MILLION AMERICAN MEDICAL ASSOCIATION BOOKS SOLD From America's most trusted source for medical advice--a comprehensive guide to preventing illness and promoting wellness If you're one of the millions of people who have decided to take more direct control of their health by focusing on illness prevention and self-care, the American Medical Association Complete Guide to Prevention and Wellness is the resource you need. This authoritative guide provides valuable information to help you prevent disease and stay healthy throughout your life. It lays out the foundations of good health and shows you the basic steps you can take to reduce your health risks and prevent major illnesses such as heart disease, stroke, type 2 diabetes, high blood pressure, and some forms of cancer. You will learn how to avoid these and other common afflictions by making lifestyle changes and understanding what your body needs to stay fit and healthy. Filled with leading-edge information, this indispensable reference also describes key risk-reducing measures, from eating a healthy diet and being more physically active to reducing stress, getting a good night's sleep, and having all the recommended screening tests. You will find the most effective techniques for avoiding food-borne illnesses, and you'll learn how to minimize specific risks for children, adolescents, women, and men. Comprehensive in scope, easy to navigate, and filled with clear, helpful information and illustrations, the American Medical Association Complete Guide to Prevention and Wellness is the essential health resource for every age and stage of life.