Frank Lipman, M.D., is “at the vanguard of a revolutionary way to deliver medical care” (O, The Oprah Magazine). A leading expert in the field of functional medicine, Dr. Lipman focuses on the root causes of illness and guides his patients to the deepest, most lasting sources of wellness. In this book, he and coauthor Danielle Claro make life-changing health advice available to all. Their book offers the cutting-edge secrets to optimal health in a stylish, lushly illustrated format—a spoonful of beauty to help the wellness tips go down.
The New Health Rules wades through the often contradictory information that bombards us daily and delivers 175 actionable tips that will improve every aspect of our health—body, mind, and soul. Readers will learn simple rules for getting a good night’s sleep, why a daily dose of sunlight is crucial, and which toxic cosmetics and kitchen products should be tossed. Here Lipman and Claro teach us which foods help prevent Alzheimer’s, why sugar is so destructive, and how to bring “good bacteria” into the digestive system—providing an arsenal of easy-to-process tips and guidelines to make us stronger, healthier, and happier.
This book is good for reading a few helpful health tips here and there. Also, there's pretty pictures to help convince you to listen to the tips! Some of the tips are a little cliché and vague ("eat the rainbow!" and "get some sun!", for example). However, for every good and sound healthy tip, there's one that's just psuedo-science garbage not backed by any conclusive research.
I can't take a book seriously once it says something as debated as the statement "almost everyone is gluten sensitive" without listing a single source to back their claim.
In fact, there's no sources in the whole book, so unless the reader has done a good amount of health research outside of this book, it's likely they will come away with some misconceptions.
Learning about health takes a little work. There's a lot of conflicting information out there and there always will be, so letting one book just tell you what to do might make you susceptible to following every fad diet that comes along after it, too.
Take it from me, gluten free bread tastes like exoensive cardboard. For your own good, research your lifestyle changes!
This book is okay... Pretty pictures, and it reads like a magazine. It delves a bit too much into the latest health fads, and it does not back up any of its statements with facts, which I approach with a bit of skepticism. I'd say this book would be better titled as "The New Health Inspiration: Non-Calendar Form" because that's what the book felt like to me: an inspirational calendar without the calendar.
I would recommend this book to someone who likes following the latest health fads or who needs a little bit of a pick-me-up.
I love that the format of this book is putting forth rules for good health as very simple and straightforward rules, interspersed with beautiful photography. It was a really fast read and even though I believe that the so called "rules" are still personal opinions to some extent, I really enjoyed the book and don't regret reading it!
This little gem of a book was an impulse buy at Costco--and in this case it was worthwhile! While there wasn't much new here for me, as I have read a number of books and articles that touch on the topics covered, what makes this book so terrific is the bite-sized, to-the-point pieces of solid advice, one per page. These include Eat the Yolk, Peppermint Tea Instead of Candy, Exercise Like Kids Play, Embrace the Neti Pot, Get Your Hands Dirty, Do Something You Love for 10 Minutes a Day, Keep Chlorine Out of the House, and many more. Coupled with gorgeous photography (not surprising given that one of the authors is a deputy editor at Real Simple), these stand-alone nuggets of advice invite dipping in and trying out. The other author is a functional medicine doctor, so the advice has a solid foundation.
Beautifully illustrated book that offers plenty of easily digestible inspiration for healthy living. One thing I objected to was the picture of a piece of bread (don't eat gluten!) -- after seeing all kinds of expertly lit photos of vegetables, etc. the slice of burnt toast and crumbs on a plate was kind of pitiful and oh so transparent. It lost the book a star.
I loved this little book, which you can read in a day. Nothing earth shattering but lots of little tips and reminders about how to live a healthy life. Sadly, I'm doing everything wrong! Beautiful images, too. It is a tad new-agey, but I live in Boulder so I'm used to ignoring that stuff.
A really simple read, with one or two ways to improve your lifestyle on each page with a calming image on the page opposite. It started off a little preachy and full of "shoulds" at first, but then I changed my perspective from a book full of "should-dos" to a book full of suggestions for ways to feel better about the way I am living. It doesn't just speak of nutrition and exercise, but suggestions for improvements to lifestyle (ways to spend time, ways to feel better emotionally, etc.). As someone who can easily get overwhelmed by all the things I "should" be doing, I appreciate baby steps - small, simple changes I can make. This book provides so many. I definitely plan on purchasing this book to use as a resource guide (and to flip through whenever I need some calming images).
Short, lovely reminders for staying healthy in our world of changing dangers. Simple but clear. Would make a lovely gift. My only disagreement would be that I'd have chosen different photos for the yoga illustrations. Simpler poses for the less practiced body. You don't start walking by comparing yourself to a marathoner.
I loved this book! It is a handy size that is full of wisdom- Easy to read, the author navigates through different topics with quick one page challenges. Each topic is detailed into 10-30 ideas some with beautiful photos to draw the reader in. The size and feel of the book are a delight and remind me of browsing through a health journal. It's a must have for your personal collection!
Some biggest takeaways: Think of dairy as a condiment Integrity of calories is most important Prep food before storing it; wash greens/fruit. Makes more grab-n-go ready Baby your injuries No food/drink 2 hours before bed Respect your internal clock Sleep-train yourself Solo-task (as opposed to multitasking) Switch the lens (perspective) Wander barefoot Take food sensitivities seriously Cultivate kindness Clean your tapwater Give natural deodorant another chance Sooth your surroundings
١. املأ مطبخك بطعام حقيقي • بدون محليات صناعية • انتهاء صلاحية قصير • بدون المعلبات ٢. الدهون مفيدة لك • الصحية ( الافوكادو - مكسرات - جوز الهند ) ٣. تناول ألوان قوس قزح ٤. اشتر الطعام العضوي والمحلي ٥. السكر سم ( الابيض والاسمر) ٦. استخدم الستيفيا بديل للسكر ٧. انتبه للفواكه ( يفضل الفراولة . التوت الاسمر والبري والبطيخ الاصفر) ٨. المكسرات النيئة غنية بالمواد الغذائية ٩. توقف عن تناول الخبز (لأنه يحفز الشهية) ١٠. امتنع عن الجلوتين . • والمواد المعلبه الخالية من الجلوتين مليئة بالنشويات المصنعه الضارة. ١١. مشكلة الصويا • اغلب منتجات الصويا معدلة وراثيا ماعدا الايدمامي ، الافضل البحث عن مصادر أخرى : الخضروات الورقية و العدس و الكينوا ١٢. فكر في منتجات الألبان كما تفكر في البهار • الاستغناء عن حليب البقر ١٣. اختر الجبن الاقل ضررا لك • انواع جيدة من الجبن الخام : جبنة فيتا والماعز ١٤. تناول صفار البيض • عدم تجزأة الطعام ، سيبحث الجسم عن الباقي وهذا غير صحي • الكوليسترول الموجود في الطعام لا يضر الجسم مثل النشويات والسكريات. ١٥. انتبه لسلامة السعرات الحرارية وليس عددها ١٦. تناول طعامك حتى تشعر بالشبع بنسبة 80% • يجب ضبط كمية الطعام ، تناول نصف الكمية . وتوقف وقس حالة الشعور بالرضا .. هل يمكن شرب شاي البابونج بدلا من الاستمرار في الاكل. ١٧. تناول السمك الصغير وليس الكبير • تناول السمك المفلطح والسلمون والابتعاد عن الاسماك الكبيرة لاحتمال وجود الزئبق فيها. Vitalchoice.com ولايجاد السمك المناسب زر موقع ١٨. لماذا يكثر الحديث عن السالمون البري. • السالمون البري افضل من سمك المزارع. ١٩. ابتعد عن الاطعمة المعدلة وراثيا. • تناول الاطعمة العضوية لعدم وجود حقن المضادات الحيوية والهرمونات والمبيدات الحشرية زر موقع nongmoproject.org للتاكد من جودة الاطعمة المعلبة. ٢٠. الكافيين يستمر تأثيره ل 7 ساعات • تناول القهودة بعد ال ٤ مساء يعطل الناقلات العصبية للنوم • لتجنب الارق او التوتر فقلل الكمية التي تتناولها الى النصف وامتنع عن الكافيين بعد 1 مساء ٢١. الشاي الاخضر vs. القهوة بالحليب • يقوي جهاز المناعة ، ويحمي البشرة من آثار الشيخوخة المتعرضة للشمس ٢٢. اشتر تلك الاطعمة كل اسبوع • الخضراوات ذان الاوراق الداكنة / الافوكادو / التوت / الجوز / خصراوات العائلة العشبية / البيض ٢٣. اجعل الأطعمة جاهزة للتناول بينما تخزنها • غسل الجزر وتقشيره ووضعه في علبة زجاج مليئة بالماء ٢٤. هل الشيكولاته مفيدة لصحتك بالفعل ؟ • تناول لبضع مرات في الاسبوع الشيكولاتة الداكنة التي تحتىي على 70% وأكثر من الكاكاو وامتنع عن الشيكولاته بالحليب ٢٥. حسن ما تتناوله من وجبات خفيفة: وضع نصف كوب من مزيج الخام من كل مايلي وبمقادير متساويه في الثلاجة لمده اسبوعين ( لوز / كاجو / جوز/ جوز برازيلي / بذور عباد الشمس / بذور القرع العسلي/حبيبات الكاكاو ) وطبق تمر مقطع. سيشبع الرغبة.
٢٦. كل شيء تعرفه عن الإفطار غير صحيح • بدلا من تناول الفاكهة والبذور الجافة في الصباح. تناول دهون صحية : بيض بالخضراوات/ سردين على الخبز المحمص/ نصف ثمرة افوكادو منقور عليها ليمون وزيت زيتون وكمون وملح.
٢٧. قلل من حجم وجباتك. في الصباح يحتاج الجسم إلى طاقة وتبدأ عملية الأيض • العشا يجب ان يكون خفيف :بروتينات وخضراوات (بيض وسلطة) • انتبه لحجم الوجبة فكميات معقولة من الطعام الغني أفضل من كمية كبيرة من الطعام حتى وإن كان صحيا: لأنه يمثل على الجسد ، وضغط عالأجهزة ويشعرك بالخمول.
٢٨.كوب الإفطار •بدل تناول الطعام ، عصير لذيذ غني بالبروتين والدهون الصحية( مخفوق تون وأفوكادو وكيل)
114 - 171 gm ماء 114 - 171 gm حليب جوز الهند غير محلى علبة بروتين مصل الحليب أو بودرة بروتين البازلاء ملعقة من البودرة الخضراء ١/٢ كوب توت مثلج او طازج كوب من اللفت او الكرنب ثلج
٢٩. شاي النعناع الفلفلي بديلا عن الحلوى •لمواجهة اشتهاء الحلوى ( شاي النعناع ) فهوة نسخة مهدئة من تنظيف أسنانك لإعادة توجيه براهم التذوق.
٣٠.مضغ الطعام جيدا •في حالة مضغ كميات كبيرة ستقوم المعدة والامهاء بجهد مضاعف ويصيب الجهاز الهضمي بالانهاك. وستنتهي كميات الطعام إلى مجرى الدم ويهاجمها جهاز المناعه(ألم في المعدة)
٣١. أرح جهازك الهضمي • الصوم المتقطع فعال وبسيط لمجرد الصوم لمدة ١٤ ساعة حتى اول وجبة في اليوم التالي وذلك مرتين بالاسبوع ليرتاح الجهاز الهضمي ويعمل بشكل أفضل
٣٢. جسد قوي ومرن • مارس الرياضة يومياً
٣٣. تمرن كلعب الأطفال • اركض دقيقة امش وهرول خمس دقائق
٣٤. المشي في الطرقات vs. على الآلة الكهربائية
٣٥. اليوجا مهمة جداً • وضعية بادا كوناسانا
٣٦. تحرك لخمس دقائق كل ساعة • اجعلها هدفاً واكتبها في ورقة ملاحظة( انهض، سر ، اصعد السلم)
٣٧. أسرار بسيطة لليلة نوم هنيئة • الابتعاد عن الشاشات قبل النوم (لا تضئ النور للذهاب للحمام) او استخدم قناع العين.
٣٨. تناول ب ١٢ اذا كنت نباتي لرفع معدلات الطاقة
٣٩. ابتعد عن أدوية تقليل الكوليسترول
٤٠. انتبه لأرقامك • فيامين د / نسبة الهيموجلوبين/ نسبة السكر
٤١. حدد مواعيد نومك • حتى عندما لا تكون قادراً على النوم في الموعد المعتاد، حاول أن تستيقظ في الوقت المحدد
٤٢. افعل شيئا تحبه لمدة عشر دقائق في اليوم
٤٣. اجعل الماء مشروبك الأساسي
٤٤. امشِ حافي القدمين • لتهدئة وشفاء الجسم
٤٥. اعتن بقدمك • دحرجة كرة تنس أو أسطوانة القدم تحت القدم لمدة ٥ دقائق ٤٦. فكر في طريقة للتخلص من السموم الغذائية ٤٧. الموسيقى قد تقوم بوظيفة التأمل ٤٨. استمتع بالشمس ٤٩. توقف عن العمل قليلا ٥٠. استعد للذهاب للسرير قبل النوم بساعه ٥١. دعك مما يزعجك ٥٢. ما تضعه على جسدك يتخلله • أي شيء تضعه على جسدك يؤثر في صحتك، تطبيق think dirty يقيم أنواع المستحضرات
٥٣. لا تستخدم الصابون المضاد للجراثيم • يضر جهاز المناعه والخصوبة (الصابون العادي والماء كافيان) ٥٤. نق الهواء ٥٥. استخدم المنظفات الطبيعية بديلا عن الصناعية ٥٦. تخلص من مزيلات العرق المعتادة ( كريستال إسينس ، سوبوالا ، توفر أوف مين) ٥٧. اعمل واقفاً ٥٨. استخدم اللون المناسب لحالتك المزاجية. • اللون الأحمر: يولد الطاقة • اللون الأرجواني: يساعد على التأمل • اللون الأزرق: يبعث على الهدوء • اللون الأخضر الفاتح : يشعرك بأهميتك • اللون البرتقالي: يشعرك بالسعادة
٥٩. الفوضى تماثل الوجبات السريعة بالنسبة للمنزل الروح والعقل يكونان في حالة أفضل ، وتتحسن وظائفهم في المكان الخالي من الأشياء الدخيلة.
Quick read that offers insight into health fixes. Much of it makes sense, but some of it is a little too drastic for me. Still, I figured reading this at the start of the new year might encourage a few healthy habits.
This is an on-your-face do's and don'ts about eating, walking and living generally. There were good advice in there but it's not everyone's cup of tea.
نصائح سهلة الأتباع حول الاكل بصوره صحيه واداء التمارين الرياضيه والحصول على مزيد من النوم والتأمل .. ويحتوي هذا الكتاب على صور فائقه الجمال ستشعر نحوها بشعور جميل آخاذ ❤
الكتاب المفضل رجعت اقراه للمره الثالثه، كشخص مهتم لتغذيه جدا شدني عنوانه لكن المحتوى كان متطرق لمواضيع الحياة عامه، قدمت فيه بحث دراسي وخلاني ابحث في مواضيع كثير وكان سب في اني ابحث اكثر في النظام النباتي واتبعه
This was a quick and helpful read with many insights for living healthy. Here are some of my favorites (and things I hope to work on):
"Fill the kitchen with real food... Leave no space for unhealthy items... Buy fewer packaged foods. And clear your pantry of anything containing high-fructose corn syrup or artificial sweeteners (p. 15)."
"Sugar is poison... If this book inspires only one change, let it be a drastic reduction in the amount of sugar you eat. It's lurking everywhere in processed food (p. 22)."
"Break up with bread... Past and bread are trouble--and whole wheat varieties are no better... there are plenty of delicious alternatives (p. 31)."
"Think of dairy as a condiment... It's a myth that radically limiting dairy leaves you calcium deficient. You can get all the calcium you need from dark green leafy vegetables like kale and spinach (p. 13)."
"Contrary to popular belief, the cholesterol in the food you eat has virtually no impact on the cholesterol level of your blood. It's sugar and carbs that trigger production of bad cholesterol in your body, not, for example, eggs... Egg yolks contain choline--essential for the functioning of all cells, especially brain cells--and deliver more of those good fats your body needs (p. 39)."
"Counting calories is a distraction... Instead, think about eating clean food, close to nature and dense with nutrients. Pay attention to the source of your calories rather than the number (p. 40)."
"Eat about half of what's on your plate, then pause (p. 41)."
"Buy these every week: dark leafy greens... cruciferous veggies... avocados... blueberries... eggs... walnuts (p. 51)."
"Prep as you put away. If the good stuff is there and ready when you open your fridge, you'll eat it. If not, you're more likely to reach for processed packaged food. So after shopping at your local farmers' market... devote a half hour to washing and prepping--before you even put the stuff away (p. 52)."
"Your gut loves fermented food. Sauerkraut, kimchi, kombucha, pickled veggies, and tempeh encourage the growth of good bacteria, for a healthy gut (p. 55)."
"Skip the grains; add more veggies... If the carb craving is overwhelming, make it a healthier carb like quinoa or amaranth (which both deliver protein) (p. 63)."
"A few times a week you can treat yourself to an ounce or so of top-shelf dairy-free chocolate... that has a cacao content of 70 percent or higher (p. 67)."
"Upgrade your snacks. The less junky food you eat, the more sensitive and subtle your taste buds become... forego chips and pretzels and keep a healthful sweet-and-savory snack handy instead. A half-cup serving of this blend... raw almonds, raw walnuts, raw cashews, raw Brazil nuts, raw sunflower seeds, raw pumpkin seeds, cacao nibs (p. 68)."
"Get away from fruit and grains in the morning... A dose of healthy fats will start your day off right. Have boiled or poached eggs with greens, sardines or gluten-free crispbreads, or half an avocado--score it, spritz with lemon or olive oil, sprinkle with salt and cumin, and eat it like a grapefruit (p. 70)."
"Lunch should be the largest meal--packed with protein, good fats, and vegetables... Dinner should be small--proteins and greens; eggs and salad actually make a perfect evening meal (p. 73)."
"Don't eat over the kitchen sink... take a minute and sit down... Eat consciously and you're likely to eat just what your body needs (p. 77)."
"To counter a sweet craving, try mint tea (p. 78)."
"Rest your digestive system... leave 14 hours between dinner and the next day's first meal (p. 81)."
"Deep stretching (like you get with yoga) prevents injury, counterbalances the 'poses' we're stuck in all day at work, and cultivates healthy posture (p. 84)."
"The long-held belief that we need to elevate the heart rate with 30 minutes of sustained activity is being replaced by... interval training... you'll actually burn more [calories] (p. 87)."
"When you can, walk and run outside... on unpaved ground. The little bumps and hills of natural, uneven terrain activate and strengthen different muscles and challenge your balance and coordination, giving you a more thorough workout (p. 88)."
"Yoga is about being humble... opening your heart... fixing things from the inside (p. 94)."
"If you learn only one yoga pose let it be supta baddha konasana. It's a heart-opening, lung-stretching, deeply restorative posture you can do with or without props--a chance to get a sense of the magic of yoga without straining yourself (p. 100)."
"If something hurts, stop doing it (p. 104)."
"Don't let the computer wreck your spine... Elevate your computer so the screen is at eye level (p. 106)."
"Move five minutes out of every hour (p. 109)."
"Most of us get only about half the vitamin D we need. Get out in the sun... for 15 minutes every day... It'll do wonders for your mood and energy level (p. 112)."
"You need four things: a cool room... no screens an hour prior to bedtime... total darkness... and no food or drink two hours before bedtime (p. 115)."
"Spend lots of time with people you love. It's a health factor, yes--a boost to your immune system. You need to be around those who really get you, to laugh, talk unguardedly about your problems, and listen deeply. You need hugs and smiles and belly laughs. You need to be able to be your true self (p. 116)."
"Omega-3s are healthy fats your body needs: They lower your cholesterol and your blood pressure; strengthen your immune system; boost the health of your brain, joints, heart, and eyes; and reduce inflammation... Great sources are wild salmon, walnuts, grass-fed meat, ground flaxseeds, and sardines (p. 125)."
"Take these every day... multivitamin... vitamin D... omega-3 fish oil... probiotics (p. 128)."
"If you're a vegan or strict vegetarian, take B12 (p. 130)."
"Chia seeds... deliver a whopping dose of nutrients, especially omega-3s (p. 132)."
"Learn... your vitamin D, your hemoglobin A1C, and your fasting blood glucose... Vitamin D should be at least 40... Hemoglobin A1C should be 5.5 or lower, and fasting blood glucose should be below 95 (p. 136)."
"Look for a functional medicine practitioner... focus on finding root causes, not just medicating symptoms. They look at the whole patient and see each patient as an individual (p. 137)."
"Get your hands dirty. Your body needs microbes from outdoors to keep your immune system strong... dig in the garden, play in the sand, and do cartwheels on the lawn whenever you can (p. 139)."
"Look up. Be present in your surroundings. Looking up and out--and making eye contact with others--is a form of nourishment that the age of smartphones has seriously messed with. See the sky, look at the ticket collector at the commuter train, take note of the people nearby when you're eating lunch... lift your head and be part of your environment (p. 145)."
"Try cutting your load of optional commitments in half (p. 147)."
"People with pets live longer (p. 151)."
"Give your whole focus to an everyday task. While doing the laundry, just do the laundry: Listen to the sound of the water as it fills the washing machine, notice the smell of the detergent, feel the clothes in your hand. Make it a very casual moving meditation (p. 153)."
"When you meditate regularly, you'll find that small irritations and big challenges don't hit you as hard as they used to; you're a little calmer, and a little nicer (p. 157)."
"Do something you love for at least 10 minutes a day. It's incredibly powerful and healing... Shoot hoops... Sketch something on the bus home. Blast music and dance around the living room. Pick up an instrument and play three pieces. Do it on purpose (p. 160)."
"You probably don't have to count glasses as long as water is generally what you reach for (p. 163)."
"Kick off your shoes and walk on grass, earth, or sand whenever you have the chance... it will give you a little charge (p. 165)."
"Take a vacation from screens... break away from technology regularly (p. 166)."
"Take food sensitivities seriously (p. 170)."
"Music can work like meditation... Soothing music slows down our internal rhythms and stimulates the parasympathetic system, our built-in calmer (p. 174)."
"Try rising with the sun and stepping outside first thing, even just for a minute or two, to let your body feel the daylight... be exposed to natural light for at least a half hour. At night, dim the lights at home; when you go to bed, remember to make the room totally dark (p. 177)."
"Be unproductive... No to-do list. No phone. No computer... Take an easy walk on flat ground, sit on the lawn with a book, or people-watch in a cafe (p. 181)."
"Do something besides work and play. Helping others, working for a cause you connect with, participating in something that sparks your compassion and passion, is not just an important part of being human; it's an important part of being healthy (p. 184)."
"Cultivate kindness... Make your default mode one of generosity. It's a nice way to live, and it's contagious (p. 185)."
"Let it go... When you find yourself overruminating, notice it; jot down what's bugging you (get it out of your head and onto a piece of paper) and dive into a shared activity (p. 186)."
"Wash the air. Keep plants in the house. Open the windows when you can. Skip the AC when possible and use a fan to pull in fresh air. Use fresh eucalyptus instead of room spray (p. 200)."
"Work standing up. One day our grandkids will laugh at the fact that we sat at desk instead of standing, just as kids today are shocked by the fact that there was a time when no one wore seat belts and everyone smoked... Sitting tightens up the hips and lower back and atrophies your walking muscles (p. 210)."
"Certain hues... have a profound impact on the way you feel in your home... Blue brings calm. Light green can make you feel hopeful. Orange makes you happy (p. 212)."
"Clutter is the junk food of the home. Clearing it out ungunks the gears and gets energy moving again... throw out junk... donate useful items... set up a system for organizing keepsakes... buy less stuff (p. 219)."
A compact book with great advice! I think that he gives good guidance about diet and lifestyle. The issue is how can people integrate these habits into their current lifestyles.
I read a review of this book somewhere . . . wish I could remember where (but I know it wasn't Goodreads, it was probably on a health site such as Well+Good or Greatist). Anyway, whatever I read made me want to buy the book instantly, so I got on Amazon and ordered it right then. When it showed up two days later, I was a bit taken aback. Not what I expected. It's like an elementary primer on health with the following categories: eating, moving, boosting, healing, living. It's a pretty little hardback that includes gorgeous photography and one paragraph simple and doable summaries for lots of areas within each category. While I can't say I learned anything new here, I really, really enjoyed absorbing this little gem, which took all of about an hour.
The tiny section on yoga was a nice bonus. Below the title "Why yoga is a big deal" the first sentence reads: "Yoga is about a lot of things, but largely it's about learning how to stay in an uncomfortable place." AMEN! And it's full of sweet little reminders that would be good for me to pull out and read on my craziest of days (i.e. "Do something you love for at least 10 minutes a day").
I would recommend this book to everyone because it's so enjoyable to take in and Lipman's style breaks down the healthy lifestyle and makes it simple to implement immediately. For example, he has a section called "Take these every day" and it includes a multi-vitamin, Vitamin D, Omega-3 Fish oil, and probiotics. Overwhelmed with conflicting health information and don't know what to do? This book makes it so easy. You'll love the "buy these every week" grocery list.
A few more of my favs:
Step away from the statins Sugar is poison Fortify your adrenals The trouble with soy Use healthy pots and pans The power of chia Clutter is the junk food of the home
Now that I started a list, it's difficult to stop (grass-fed beef, eat the yolk, break up with bread, etc.). A great little manual for living. This book would make a wonderful gift for someone you love!
This book is a very quick read. It has a lot of great basic information - drink more water, eat whole foods, get plenty of sleep, get sunshine, exercise, etc. Just good basic reminders on health. I only gave it three stars because it has a lot of that really vague health information like giving random names of chemicals in dish detergent or deodorant and saying they will harm you. Or that fluoride in water will mess with your hormones. Yet there are no citations given for any of this advice which is a bit suspect and a little irresponsible.
It's like visual eye candy. There was not a lot of new information for me personally, but it just reinforced ideas I already was familiar with and reminded me of some I had forgotten. For somebody who is new to the thought of whole body wellness, this little gem is packed with short, simple entries on a variety of things you can do to live healthier and feel better. They open with a Bob Marley quote, so you know you are in the right place.
This book is for everyone. The short, info packed chapters are easy to understand and can spark simple changes to improve your health. It's not at all overwhelming like some of these kinds of books can be. Choose one thing to change and build on that. I highly recommend this book!