The Busy Body Book


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A celebration of the amazing human machine and a life on the move! Your amazing body can jump, sprint, twist, and twirl. Your body is built to move. Lizzy Rockwell explains how your bones and muscles, heart and lungs, nerves and brain all work together to keep you on the go. Kids walk and skate and tumble through these pages with such exuberance that even sprouting couch potatoes will want to get up and bounce around—and that’s the ultimate goal. Studies show that American kids are becoming more sedentary and more overweight and that they carry these tendencies with them into adolescence and adulthood. Experts agree that we need to help kids make physical activity a life-long habit. Through education, information, and encouragement, this book aims to inspire a new generation of busy bodies!




The Busy Person's Guide to Easier Movement


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This very timely and indispensable book provides common sense lessons to connect the mind and body through movement. Whether you're an athlete, performing artist, professional or health care worker, The Busy Person's Guide to Easier Movement from Frank Wildman Ph.D. will help you work and live with greater ease. Originally published in Germany, this title is the first Feldenkrais Method book to become a national bestseller. Now in English, it's finally available to many more readers worldwide. Feel better. Work more efficiently. Lower your stress. 50 easy lessons to more comfortable movement. Practical and common sense applications. Quick exercises with immediate results. Feldenkrais Method learning. Take it anywhere! Quickly learn how to obtain greater freedom in your middle back, shoulders, hips, knees, and jaw. Bend easier, reach with ease, improve your balance, and even find your optimal driving position. 188 pages, Intelligent Body Press, Berkeley"




Smarts and Stamina


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Marie-Josée Shaar and Kathryn Britton demonstrate that health, happiness, and productivity are mutually reinforcing. Smarts and Stamina is a highly practical workbook that will help you leverage your strengths to have lasting impact on your quality of life at work and play. The 50 sets of health-building activities are grounded on scientific research. By following the powerful, customizable step-by-step process, you can: - Feel in the prime of your life - Learn how to change and change how you learn - Choose good health habits, and make them stick Discover your own personal pathway to physical energy, mental focus, and emotional resilience. This book is not just an enjoyable process helping you become healthier; it is a true lifestyle game changer.




Feldenkrais


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Provides 50 common sense lessons to connect the mind and body through movement. whether you're an athlete, performing artist, professional or health care worker, this new illustrated guide from Frank Wildman, Ph. D. will help busy people work and live with greater ease.




Dave Barry's Stay Fit and Healthy Until You're Dead


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Dave Barry tackles the fitness industry in this classic spoof of health and diet books everywhere.AUTHORBIO: DAVE BARRY is a Pulitzer Prize-winning Miami Herald journalist whose articles appear in hundreds of newspapers each week. He is the author of more than 20 books and lives in Miami, Florida.




A Busy Person’s Guide to a Healthier Life


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Live Longer, Feel Better, Stay Healthier Keeping fit can feel like a time-consuming task. But what if you could make several simple, small changes that add up to a large improvement in the quality of your life? The daunting challenge of improving your health would suddenly feel more achievable and maintainable, giving you the confidence you need to take more steps toward a better you. This book is all about the little ways you can make a big impact on your well-being every day with practical advice and current research in three key areas: Diet & Nutrition—read labels, grocery shop smarter, and stay hydrated Exercise & Fitness—overcome excuses, become gym savvy, and exercise your brain Stress & Rest—sleep better, understand depression, and conquer stress These and other intriguing topics will help you make better choices and give you dozens of easy things you can do to promote a healthy lifestyle.




Perfect Health for Busy People


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Perfect Health for Busy People is exactly what it sounds like: an easy-to-use guide for living a healthy, balanced life the Ayurveda way, no matter how hectic your schedule. As someone who balanced a full-time career with the demands of being a single mother for more than a decade, believe me: I understand busy! But I think you'll find that following a few basic Ayurvedic recommendations actually helps you to feel better physically, think clearer, and enjoy more energy and emotional balance throughout the day. My goal in writing this book was to take the ancient wisdom of Ayurveda and distill it into bite-sized bits of information you can use to improve your life right now-starting with this introduction. We'll begin with an overview of Ayurveda and its basic principles. Then we'll move into an understanding of the doshas-the elemental energies that govern the functioning of your body, mind, and emotions, according to Ayurveda. This is your Ayurvedic journey, and you can use this book however you like. To start cooking healthy, balancing meals tonight, flip to the recipes in Appendix I. To discover your Ayurvedic constitution right now and get some basic recommendations, go to What's My Dosha? later in this introduction and take the quiz. While Perfect Health for Busy People is geared toward beginners, I believe it offers something for those familiar with Ayurveda as well. In addition to covering Ayurvedic basics, we'll explore how this ancient practice can be used for modern health issues caused by genetically modified foods (GMOs) and pesticides. We will also discover why other health issues caused by parasites, viruses, and bad bacteria are more prevalent today and thus affecting our health now more than they were a few decades ago. Ayurveda has helped me, my family, and my many wellness clients live healthier, happier, longer, and more balanced lives. The door is open. Let's enter this world of health and wholeness together.




Keeping Busy


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Although very little can be done to alter the course of dementia, much can be done to maximize the quality of life of people with the condition. Research as well as practical experience suggest that behavior management, especially through programs that provide meaningful and constructive activity, is currently the most effective treatment. In Keeping Busy, James Dowling describes a variety of activities designed to bring meaning and enjoyment to the lives of persons with dementia. The activities are organized by general categories such as music, exercise, horticulture, pets, humor, and social events. The largest section deals with communication and includes word games that help people strengthen their remaining verbal skills. The description of each activity includes step-by-step instructions, as well as tips on how to adapt it for small or large groups, for individuals at home or in an organization, or people who are bedridden.




The Busy Adult's Guide to Healthy Eating and Weight Loss


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The Busy Adult's Guide to Healthy Eating and Weight Loss" is your ultimate companion in navigating the complex world of nutrition and fitness amidst a hectic lifestyle. Tailored specifically for those who are always on-the-go, this eBook demystifies diet trends, offers practical meal prep strategies, and introduces efficient, time-saving workouts. It understands the challenges of balancing work, family, and personal time, providing actionable advice to integrate healthy habits seamlessly into your daily routine. Whether you're looking to lose weight, improve your eating habits, or simply maintain a healthier lifestyle without sacrificing your precious time, this guide is the empowering resource you've been searching for. Unlock the secrets to a healthier you, even with a packed schedule, and embark on a journey towards a more vibrant, energetic life.




Fit for Flight


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