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Mind and Body FitnessOctober 2014
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"The wisdom of life consists in the elimination of non-essentials." ~ Lin Yutang (1895-1976), Chinese author and translator
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New and Recently Released!
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| The Yoga of Food: Wellness From the Inside Out by Melissa GrabauMany people think of yoga as a method of physical fitness, but it's not limited to toning and strengthening the body -- it's intended to help people integrate the physical, mental, and spiritual aspects of their lives. Author Melissa Grabau, a psychotherapist and yoga practitioner, explains how to apply yoga's philosophy to eating patterns. Clearly and accessibly laying out the principles of yoga, Grabau adds practical advice about developing a more wholesome relationship with food and integrating healthy eating into a busy American lifestyle. She says that The Yoga of Food addresses the "heartache and demoralization" felt by those who find maintaining a healthy diet challenging. |
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| 8 Keys to End Bullying: Strategies for Parents & Schools by Signe WhitsonIn this concise yet detailed guide, author Signe Whitson, a social worker and educator, addresses a significant problem children may encounter at school or online. Bullying, which Whitson distinguishes clearly from other forms of bad behavior, is sometimes hard to identify and harder to stop, but the eight "keys" provided in this book define the behavior and lay out steps for dealing with it. There are realistic examples of bullying, suggested phrasing for confronting bullies, specific advice about cyber-safety, and other valuable information to help parents and teachers keep children safe and change the behavior of bullies. This book "blasts a hole in the darkness," says Kirkus Reviews. |
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Aging wisely : strategies for baby boomers and seniors
by Robert A. Levine
Everyone ages. Not everyone ages well. Aging Wisely explains that much of what happens to our minds and bodies as we grow older depends on our approach to life and our attitudes and feelings about ourselves. Though there are elements beyond our control, we must take advantage of those things we can control while dealing competently with adversity. In describing the impact of aging and various conditions associated with the aging process upon our minds and bodies, Aging Wisely provides readers with the knowledge needed to fight back and maximize their relevance and independence. It emphasizes the importance of maintaining the quality of our lives in addition to longevity, for survival alone does not matter if the quality of survival is poor. To age successfully, we must find satisfaction and pleasure in what we do in the time available to us.
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Simplifying and Stress Reduction
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Simplifying one's life and reducing stress levels are closely related, as these books indicate.
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| 10 Mindful Minutes: Giving Our Children -- and Ourselves -- the Social and Emotional... by Goldie HawnYou can't start too young with teaching stress reduction techniques, as this book by actress Goldie Hawn explains. Hawn isn't known just for her flaxen tresses or bubbly personality -- she's also written a bestselling memoir and established the Hawn Foundation, whose MindUP program teaches children the Buddhist technique of mindfulness. Ten Mindful Minutes provides quick and easy physical and mental exercises that can help children (and adults) reduce stress, manage emotions and behaviors, develop greater empathy, and be happier and more optimistic. It may even help them sleep better at night -- a bonus for parents. |
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| Mindfulness for Beginners: Reclaiming the Present Moment -- and Your Life by Jon Kabat-ZinnA Buddhist-based technique called "mindfulness" appears frequently in books on stress reduction and enriching the spiritual life, but not everyone has easy access to information about how to practice it. Author Jon Kabat-Zinn, founder of the University of Massachusetts Medical School Stress Reduction Clinic and Center for Mindfulness, has written extensively on these topics. In this volume, he offers an explanation for beginners that thoroughly but accessibly covers mindfulness concepts and concludes with a section on formal practice. If you've been wanting to try mindfulness practice but didn't know how to start, this is the book for you. |
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| The Hoarder in You: How to Live a Happier, Healthier, Uncluttered Life by Robin ZasioAuthor Robin Zasio is the doctor featured on the A&E television program Hoarders, and in The Hoarder in You she offers her insights on becoming un-stuck from material possessions. After defining various types of clutter-prone personalities, Zasio examines how attachment to our stuff can interfere with relationships and make our lives uncomfortable and unpleasant. She addresses issues such as "The Desire to Acquire" and suggests techniques for clearing the clutter and preventing its re-accumulation. Even if you're not a pathological hoarder, you'll find valuable insights in this "eye-opening look at hoarders" (Publishers Weekly). |
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