China is ranked as one of the world's slimmest nations and the secret to its people's healthier and happier lifestyle has been ingrained in its culture for thousands of years: they believe that life should be aligned with nature, and follow the basis of the yin and yang theory of balance (the 2000-year-old philosophy from the philosopher Lao Tzu that states a part can only be understood through its relationship to the whole). In THE YIN YANG GUIDE TO WEIGHT LOSS, Chinese doctor and nutritionist Lily Lihua lets you into these ancient slimming and wellness secrets, as well as providing easy recipes and exercises that you can easily incorporate into your daily life. Learn how life should really be lived, to help you lose weight, feel energised, and be in control of your health and well-being.

Lose weight through the balance and harmony of yin and yang � with ancient slimming secrets from Imperial China.In The Yin Yang Guide to Weight Loss, Chinese doctor and nutritionist Lily Lihua lets you into ancient slimming and wellness secrets from Imperial China.China is ranked as one of the world's slimmest nations and the secret to its people's healthier and happier lifestyle has been ingrained in its culture for thousands of years: they believe that life should be aligned with nature, and follow the basis of the yin and yang theory of balance.

Written by one of the foremost experts on sports nutrition and performance, A Guide to Understanding Dietary Supplements takes a critical look at the dietary supplement industry. With an estimated 60 percent of adult Americans using dietary supplements every day, the need for a thorough examination of the hundreds of products on the market is long overdue. This comprehensive guide (Selected as an Outstanding Academic Title by Choice Magazine) presents straightforward analysis from a consumer's perspective, giving you the facts on more than 140 supplements and information on which supplements work (and which don't!) for a wide range of health conditions—from preventing cancer and heart disease to fighting diabetes and depression. United States Department of Agriculture surveys show that more than 70 percent of Americans fail to achieve daily recommended levels for many vitamins and minerals. With today's emphasis on fitness, millions are investing their money and health in quick-fix solutions-supplements promoted as cure-alls to right nutritional wrongs, lower the likelihood of disease, and work dietary miracles. A Guide to Understanding Dietary Supplements presents a more realistic view of supplements as neither miracle cure nor nutritional sham, but as consumer products to be accepted or rejected based on scientific fact, not fitness fantasy. A Guide to Understanding Dietary Supplements looks at the pros and cons of dietary supplements in the areas of: weight loss bones and joints energy, brain, and mood heart, eye, and gastrointestinal health male and female health cancer, diabetes, and the immune system sports and ergogenic aids In addition, the book presents an overview of the dietary supplement industry and the regulations that govern it and looks at the process for developing new products. Designed to cut through the confusion surrounding dietary supplements, A Guide to Understanding Dietary Supplemens is an invaluable resource for students, educators and professionals who deal with nutrition, exercise, physical education, nursing, and anyone else interested in health and fitness.

Yours"re no idiot, of course. You know that Trs"ai Chi and QiGong are ancient Chinese practices known to lower stress; slow aging; boost the immune system; help with asthma, arthritis, and migraines; and heal a host of chronic health problems. But when it comes to signing up for a Trs"ai Chi or QiGong class, you feel tied to the sofa. Let The Complete Idiotrs"s Guidereg; to Trs"ai Chi and QiGong, Second Edition, untie your bonds by giving you step-by-step ways to use Trs"ai Chi and QiGong to boost your health and work and expand your life in many ways. In this updated and revised Complete Idiotrs"s Guidereg;, you get: Simple definitions and explanations of Trs"ai Chi jargon and philosophy. Useful tips on bringing the soothing calm of Trs"ai Chi into your daily life to enhance your work and relationships. Important warnings on what can block the full effect of Trs"ai Chi-including a vastly improved instructional chapter. Practical applications for kids, adults, seniors, and people with special physical concerns. An expanded health and medical research reference section and listings of Trs"ai Chi and QiGong contacts throughout the world.

Why Macrobiotics By: Margaret F. McCoy Why Macrobiotics presents a diet method like no other. Author Margaret F. McCoy had been interested in natural methods of eating and staying healthy prior to discovering Macrobiotics. Why Macrobiotics adds to the legacy of Michio and Aveline Kushi’s contributions to the Natural Food Industry. McCoy advocates for this method of eating in the United States, as the Macrobiotic Way has been taken quite seriously in Europe. The Macrobiotic diet helped the author lose twenty pounds per month. Once McCoy arrived at her normal weight, she developed an interest in maintaining her health and responding to the natural changes of her body. This book teaches the Macrobiotic lifestyle of rejecting pollutants of any type. It’s like being good to oneself and harmonious with others. One is always encouraged to try and try again until desired results are visible. The efforts will pay off in a radiant new body, clarity of mind and peace within.

Combines the principles of Traditional Chinese Medicine with cutting-edge western nutrition science to teach people how to find balance in their lives by eating the foods that are right for them.

A modern girl’s guide to the secrets of eating for health, beauty, and peace of mind. "Part Joan Rivers, part Mahatma Gandhi, Jessica Porter makes macrobiotics meaningful, hilarious, and totally life-changing." Simon Doonan, creative director, Barneys New York and author of Wacky Chicks Heralded by New York magazine as one of the city’s most popular diets, macrobiotics has become the latest trend in dieting, thanks to high-profile supporters like Madonna and Gwyneth Paltrow. Speaking to the generation of young women looking to extend their healthy lifestyles beyond yoga and Pilates, macrobiotic chef and instructor Jessica Porter offers fresh, contemporary, and accessible insight into one of the world’s most popular diets that is based on century’s old principles. She explains that through the right balance of food, women can find balance in every aspect of their lives—improved health, weight loss, or fulfilling relationships. The effects of eating a macrobiotic diet can extend beyond basic health to weight loss, beauty, better sex, and peace of mind. Cooking tips and recipes are combined with Jessica’s no-nonsense philosophy and witty anecdotes to create a lifestyle book that will inspire women to hit the kitchen with an understanding of how to strengthen their mind and body through food.

Most women who are dieting do not realize that PMS and weight gain are connected—and that to really lose weight, increase energy, and feel better they need to consider their monthly cycle. Now The 28 Days Lighter Diet teaches women how to embrace their monthly cycle and follow its guidance so that they know when to push themselves, when to treat themselves to some well-earned rest, and how to keep their hormones in balance. It explains what to do during every week of the month to shed excess weight, ease PMS, and do it by working with your body instead of beating it into submission. The female body changes from week to week, and traditional diet and workout programs never acknowledge this phenomenon. This easy-to-follow 28-day plan is an innovative combination of modern research and ancient traditions. It outlines a core program of dietary suggestions, fitness guidelines, specific exercises, and lifestyle recommendations for each of the phases of the menstrual cycle and how to take care of yourself throughout the month.

Insight Guides: Inspiring your next adventure Insight Guide Italian Lakes offers you a uniquely comprehensive approach to getting the most out of your trip to one of the most popular destinations in the world. Engaging chapters consider the region's fine art and extraordinary buildings as well as its superb gastronomy and status as a celebrity playground. Inside Insight Guide Italian Lakes: � Tips for exploring the breathtaking landscape, visiting the local wine trails as well as family days out ensure that you don't miss a thing. All the lakes, including Garda, Iseo, Como, Maggiore and Orta, are covered in addition to the sophisticated towns of Verona, Brescia, Bergamo and Milan. � Full-colour photographs throughout give you a true flavour of life in the region today. � Detailed maps plot all the major sights you'll want to see.� Travel Tips sections offer selective advice on where to eat and the activities available. About Insight Guides: Insight Guides has over 40 years' experience of publishing high-quality, visual travel guides. We produce around 400 full-colour print guide books and maps as well as picture-packed eBooks to meet different travellers' needs. Insight Guides' unique combination of beautiful travel photography and focus on history and culture together create a unique visual reference and planning tool to inspire your next adventure. 'Insight Guides has spawned many imitators but is still the best of its type.' - Wanderlust Magazine

The Second Edition of this book is a rearranged and enriched version of the previous edition, composed of feedback and constructive comments from readers. Acupuncture is the most popular form of treatment in Chinese medicine. The theories and practice of acupuncture have been revised and rewritten to give readers a clear idea of how it works and when it is to be utilized. Botanicals, i.e. herbal medicine, form the major core of Chinese medicine practice. The potential of botanicals development is wide: from casting specific biological activities to preventive uses. Three new chapters are offered: (i) for the understanding of the biological activities of herbal medicine, (ii) the products produced from herbs for specific needs, and (iii) the individual's choice for what may suit him/her best. In this present era of information technology, readers should be guided on the use of the Internet and related areas in order to independently secure information for personal use and research needs. The last chapter is provided for this practical purpose.Since the publication of the First Edition, much development has occurred in the field of Chinese medicine. All the chapters have been updated and revised accordingly so that general readers, those looking for effective treatment, as well as those who want to serve their patients better, can have a reliable comprehensive reference.