Healthy Mind and Body All–in–One For Dummies UK Edition
Author(s): Gillian Burn
Publisher: John Wiley & Sons
Publication Date: 6 Nov. 2009
Edition: UK
Language: English
Print length: 688 pages
ISBN-10: 0470748303
ISBN-13: 9780470748305
Book Description
You’re sluggish, unhappy, and unfit. You want to change your ways but don’t know where to start. Sound like you? With a little bit of motivation, it’s possible to revamp your health starting right now – and this time-conscious mind and body bible contains all the tools and advice you need to get you started. Combining the best bits of eight top Dummies self-help titles, Healthy Mind & Body All-In-One For Dummies has got kick-starting your health covered: from eating better and improving your nutrition, to finding your nearest pilates class, being more active day-to-day, and dealing with stresses at work or anxiety at home. You’ll have bags more energy and a positive mental attitude to match. So what are you waiting for?! Healthy Mind & Body All-In-One For Dummies includes excerpts from the titles: Nutrition FD The GL Diet FD Fitness FD Yoga FD Pilates FD Stress Management FD Overcoming Anxiety FD Overcoming Depression FD Healthy Mind & Body All-In-One For Dummies covers: Book I: The Importance of Your Health Chapter 1: Understanding the Elements of Healthy Nutrition Chapter 2: Exploring an Active Lifestyle to Boost Your Health Chapter 3: Examining Your State of Mind Book II: Food and Nutrition Chapter 1: The Key Facts About Healthy Nutrition Chapter 2: Knowing What to Eat and What Not to Eat Chapter 3: Exploring How Food Affects Your Health Chapter 4: Taking a Look Inside the GL Diet Chapter 5: Incorporating the GL Diet into your Daily Life Book III: Physical Health Chapter 1: Understanding the Benefits of Being Physically Active Chapter 2: Taking an Active Approach to Fitness Chapter 3: Exploring Types of Exercise to Suit Your Lifestyle Chapter 4: Why Yoga Can Help You Chapter 5: Stretching your Body Through Some Yoga Postures Chapter 6: Seeing What Pilates Can Give You Chapter 7: Giving Yourself the All Body Pilates Workout Book IV: Mental Health Chapter 1: Acknowledging the Importance of Personal Well-Being Chapter 2: Taking a Positive Approach to Depression Chapter 3: Discovering Techniques to Overcome Depression Chapter 4: Examining Anxiety in its Different Guises Chapter 5: Exploring How to Conquer Anxiety Chapter 6: Delving Into Stress Chapter 7: Managing Stress Proactively
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From the Back Cover
Take control of your physical and mental health
Ever find yourself feeling a little stressed out or unfit? Want to turn your life around? Well, now’s the time to start! Combining the best bits from eight books, this mind and body bible is packed with expert advice on everything from nutrition and yoga, to Pilates and managing your mood, and will get you feeling tip-top in no time. So what are you waiting for?
Assess your health — understand what’s going on inside your mind and body and put together a health regime
You are what you eat — liven up an unhealthy diet, stock up on nutrients and try some tasty GL diet recipes
Get out and about — introduce exercise into your daily routine and reap the physical and psychological rewards of getting fit
Tune into your body — get the lowdown on yoga and Pilates and warm up with a selection of exercises at different levels
Declutter your mind — develop a positive mindset and treat the symptoms of anxiety, stress and depression
Open the book and find:
The scoop on food groups, calories and body mass index
Tasty and nutritious GL recipes
Expert advice on setting achievable weight-loss goals
Information on cardio workouts and resistance training
Pilates and yoga stretches and postures
Tips on detecting the early warning signs of mental illness
How to use CBT to tackle anxiety or depression
Ways to maximise your leisure time and forge happier relationships
About the Author
Gillian Burn is the Director of Health Circles Ltd, a company which helps individuals improve their health and quality of life. She is a master practitioner in neuro-linguistic programming and has been working in the field of mind and body health for over 25 years. She is also the editor of Personal Development All-in-One For Dummies.
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