August 2020 list by Mindy Hiatt
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Breath: The New Science of a Lost Art
by James Nestor
No matter what you eat, how much you exercise, how resilient your genes are, how skinny or young or wise you are, none of it matters if you're not breathing properly. There is nothing more essential to our health and wellbeing than breathing: take air in, let it out, repeat 25,000 times a day.
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Chinese Herbal Medicine for Beginners: Over 100 Remedies for Wellness and Balance
by Carrie Chauhan
Chinese herbal medicine is a system of assessing and diagnosing the underlying causes of illnesses that has been refined over thousands of years. Taking a holistic approach, Chinese herbal medicine focuses on the whole person and emphasizes preventing illnesses by maintaining a physical, mental, and spiritual balance.
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Fit Gurl: The Total-Body Turnaround Program
by Melissa Alcantara
A no-nonsense fitness and nutrition plan by the Fitgurlmel Instagram star and Kim Kardashian's personal trainer outlines a four-step process for understanding one's body and its responses while committing to better health.
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In Praise of Walking: A New Scientific Exploration
by Shane O'Mara
In this book, neuroscientist Shane O'Mara invites us to marvel at the benefits walking confers on our bodies and brains. From walking's evolutionary origins, traced back millions of years to the ocean floor, to new findings from cutting-edge research, O'Mara reveals how the brain and nervous system give us the ability to balance, weave through a crowded city, and run our "inner GPS" system, and how walking, in turn, spurs our imaginations. In Praise of Walking illuminates the joys, health benefits, and mechanics of walking-and reminds us to get out of our chairs and discover a happier, healthier, more creative self.
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Keep Running: How to Run Injury-Free With Power and Joy for Decades
by Andrew Kastor
Love to run and want to keep at it for life? Stay on track over the years with Keep Running, an up-to-date guide to optimizing your training and lifestyle from your 30s onward. Learn what to expect down the road and how to stay in top form physically and mentally, so you can continue to hit the ground running-in good health and great spirits. Dispelling myths about running at an older age, this essential handbook shows you step-by-step how to run for pleasure or competition as your body changes.
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Keto Friendly Recipes: Bake It Keto
by Jennifer Marie Garza
A best-selling cookbook author and expert on the Keto diet provides 120 one-dish recipes for those following low-carb lifestyles including Keto Chicken and Cheese Enchiladas, Baked French Toast, Keto Pot Pie and Portabella Mushroom Pizza.
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Perfectly Confident: How to Calibrate Your Decisions Wisely
by Don A. Moore
A business school professor and expert on the psychology of decision-making uses decades of research to explain how being confident can help you succeed, but being over-confident can be a destructive force in both lives and careers.
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Restorative Yoga: Relax, Restore, Re-Energize
by Caren Baginski
Unlike active styles of yoga that focus on stretching and movement, restorative yoga emphasizes mindful rest by using props to support your body in complete comfort and relaxation - no flexibility required! Whether you already practice yoga or are just getting started, Restorative Yoga is your step-by-step guide to deepening the connection between your body and mind.
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Self-Care for Men: How to Look Good and Feel Great
by Garrett Munce
In Self-Care for Men, author Garrett Munce-grooming editor for Esquire and Men's Health and confirmed self-care practitioner-teaches you how to improve your physical and mental health through these easy and practical tips and exercises-from grooming to meditation-that are proven to work. Practiced by men like David Beckham, Snoop Dogg, and Adam Levine, self-care is a key component to overall wellness.
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Trick Yourself to Sleep: 222 Ways to Fall and Stay Asleep
by Kim Jones
Provides science-based tips and creative tricks to help readers fall asleep and remain soundly in that state, including covering up clocks, eating antioxidant-rich kiwi fruits and sticking out your tongue to release jaw tension.
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The Ultimate Book of CBD Remedies: Leading Experts Explain What Works, What Doesn't, and How CBD is Changing the World
by Ryan Lewis
In The Ultimate Book of CBD Remedies, Ryan Lewis has interviewed highly regarded pioneers, developers, and doctors focused on the benefits of CBD and cannabinoids, as well as exploring ancient medicinal practices that reference hemp as a "cure-all"-all the while seeking to re-evaluate and re-define the application to modern disorders. Highlighted are personal experiences of these notables and an easy to understand collection of information showing how CBD works with many chronic conditions, without the risk of significant side effects.
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Vegan for Life: Everything You Need to Know to Be Healthy on a Plant-Based Diet
by Jack Norris
The comprehensive guide for optimal plant-based nutrition at every stage of life, now completely updated. Are you considering going vegan, but not sure how to start? Are you already committed to an animal-free diet, but are unclear about how to get proper nutrients? Vegan for Life is your comprehensive, go-to guide for optimal plant-based nutrition.
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What Do I Eat Now?: A Guide to Eating Well With Diabetes or Prediabetes
by Tami A. Ross
"What do I eat now?" This book was written to answer that question and give you the tools you need for a lifetime of healthy eating. Each chapter in this straightforward, beginner-friendly guide explains a vital concept of diabetes nutrition. This fully revised and updated edition also features sample menus to get you started on your journey toward and happy, healthy life with diabetes.
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