Medical - Diet & Nutrition

Featuring sample resumes by successful women in a wide range of fields, a unique reference guide demonstrates the latest job-search techniques and covers issues of concern to women, such as reentering the job market after having children. Original.

From professional to professional—adviceand insight that improves the quality ofpatient careIn this inspirational book, physicians, psychologists,nurses, dietiticians, and CDEs offer their personalstories and experiences in dealing with patients withdiabetes.This collection of stories provide the necessary insightthat challenge and change the way health professionalsprovide care and offer healthcare professionals awealth of personal experiences—from fifty seasonedexperts in the fields of diabetes research andeducation.Complementing the successful Art of Empowerment(1-58040-235-6), also published by the AmericanDiabetes Association, 1,000 Years of Diabetes Wisdomdemonstrates that knowledge can be found in literature,but wisdom is found in experience.

A fitness expert to the stars shares a 60 day weight-loss program that includes a 1,200 calorie eating plan with grocery lists, menus and simple recipes, and a workout routine that reveals techniques, tricks and tactics to slice away weight fast. 75,000 first printing.

"Like most people in our society, you might see the years from the age 30 onward as a slow, painful decline marked by the following outcomes: weight gain, fatigue, mysterious aches and pains, illnesses, memory issues, low libido, and sadness and anxiety.But contrary to popular belief, the real obstacle for most of us isn't age--it's loss of function. Our bodies are perfectly capable of remaining slim and vigorous, and our brains can absolutely stay clear and sharp--if we give them what they need.The problem is that most of us don't do that. We don't realize what our bodies need, so we eat the wrong foods, skimp on sleep, and deprive our bodies of the movement they crave. Overwhelmed by the stresses and the pressures of our lives, we take a host of prescriptions, never realizing how they might be disrupting our body's innate ability to heal. Most insidious of all, many of us lack the personal support and the community that we need to feel fully alive. Instead, we buy into the myth that age means decline.A pioneer and internationally recognized expert in integrative and functional medicine, Dr. Frank Lipman proves that you don't have to feel this way. You have a choice! In his latest book, Dr. Lipman breaks through the common myths and misconceptions surrounding aging and dieting, and he zeroes in on what you need to do in order to feel your very best. His two-week Revitalize Program brings together key information regarding insulin resistance and carbohydrate intolerance, gut and hormonal imbalances, sleep disorders, medications and supplements, and community support. The Revitalize Program features delicious recipes, handy shopping lists and meal plans, simple exercises, and powerful stress busters to support you along the way. Dr. Lipman also offers a lifelong Maintenance Program, so that after two life-changing weeks, you can continue on your path toward ultimate health and wellness!In just two weeks--only 14 days--you can feel so much better than you ever imagined! "--

Outlines a short-term program of low-GI menus and fitness exercises to counsel readers on how to improve eating habits and achieve sustainable weight loss, in a guide that demonstrates the immediate benefits of foods with a low glycemic index and provides seventy recipes.

This personal growth diet companion encourages dieters--no matter what diet plan they are on--to stick to it by giving them the tools to address the issues behind their eating habits and to make the right choices.Going on a diet is easy, staying on a diet is hard and it is the consistent, long-term lifestyle change that results in real success. This book is not a diet but a diet companion. There are 100 short lessons that provide coping skills, behavioral tools, and personal growth ideas that serve as a companion and encourager and give dieters the daily strength to stick with their resolution. Spangle tackles the emotional and psychological issues of weight loss, which is missing from most diet plans. They tell you what to eat. 100 Days of Weight Loss gives you the personal tools to make the right choices.