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The Miracle Seven: 7 Amazing Exercises That Slim, Sculpt, and Build the Body in 20 Minutes a Day

John E. Peterson, Wendie Pett

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Total reviews: 52 Average rating: 4.5 of 5

Great Exercise Program 5 out of 5 stars.
2 of 2 people found this review helpful.

I ordered The Miracle Seven and am glad I did. I have been using this exercise program for the last several weeks. They are enjoyable to do and I feel great from the exercises! My wife even commented on how it was shaping me up. I highly recommend this book for those who don't want to spend alot of time on exercises, join a gym, or buy equipment that usually ends up collecting dust. To make the book more user friendly, I took it to a print shop, had them cut the binding off and spiral bind it. (cost about $3.00) This way the book lays flat so that you can see the illustrated exercises. The book also gives you plenty of optional exercises above and beyond the "Miracle Seven." For alittle over ten bucks, how can you go wrong?

The only book you need to stay Healthy 5 out of 5 stars.
1 of 1 people found this review helpful.

Miracle seven,the only book you need to stay Healthy and in shape at any age.
No need of equipment,tools or gym memberships you got everything in this handy little book.
It shows and teaches you the mind set,healthy foods and life style changes and gradual progressive bodyweight and isometric workouts.
Are you on the road or having a hectic life this is the book for you you can do this kind of training everywhere!
No excuses Start NOW with Miracle seven!!

Editorial Review:

A 20 minute per day weekly plan, featuring 7 amazing Tiger Moves and the Transformetrics Training System, that are guaranteed to sculpt the entire body with incredible speed.

Pilates: Body in Motion

Alycea Ungaro

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Not good for a complete novice. 3 out of 5 stars.
6 of 12 people found this review helpful.

I'm training for a certain activity and was told that Pilates would be great to do because many people in the sport do it. I knew _absolutely nothing_ about Pilates. I asked around at local fitness clubs but couldn't find any instructors. Lacking local instruction, I bought this book based on the recommendations here.

The many pictures and instructions for the actual exercises were very easy to follow. However, the information in the introduction (including an explanation of the 6 basic principles) left me so very frustrated and confused! The book says to flatten your lower spine against the mat ('neutral spine') by 'lengthening' your spine without moving your hips or other body parts...but that's physiologically impossible! Does she not understand the basic mechanics of the body? And 'scooping' is described as feeling like a corset being tightened around your waist...which is only helpful if you've worn a corset before. Since the book implies that the exercises do little good if you don't have these principles right, the good, clear instructions on the actual exercises are probably useless to me because I don't clearly understand most of the basic principles.

I also doubt some of the claims of Pilates now that I've learned more about the system. I'm sure the system works fairly well at 'core' strength training for most people who use it, but some of the other claims seem a bit mystical in nature. If you love this method, that's great. If you understand the basic principles of Pilates, then this is probably a great book for you. Otherwise, I just can't recommend this book. I'll stick with "Straighter, Stronger, Leaner, Longer" by Renee Daniels which works the 'core' muscles as well as every last bit of the rest of your body.

Editorial Review:

The most authoritative, step-by-step guide to Pilates available on the market. Popular for decades with dancers, athletes, and celebrities, the Pilates Method is the perfect equipment-free workout for a stronger, leaner, fitter body. With great emphasis on precision and awareness, not only is Pilates great for the body, but for the mind as well. Using step-by-step mat-work exercises and a wide range of programs, from beginner to advanced, Pilate's Mind and Body is the only practical guide that shows you all of the proper steps to follow and how to avoid common mistakes in your conditioning.

Everybody's guide to homeopathic medicines

Stephen Cummings, Dana Ullman

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Total reviews: 17 Average rating: 4.5 of 5

Leave It At the Store 1 out of 5 stars.
2 of 4 people found this review helpful.

I personally found the book uneasy to read and not something that I couldn't find in other books that were much more reader-friendly. The section on understanding homeopathy is much better described in "Impossile Cure" and the info on case-taking is explained better in "The Complete Guide to Homeopathy" I wouldn't recomment this book at all.

Wonderful book 5 out of 5 stars.
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This is a great book for natural healing and understanding the homeopathic healing methods. This book is great and easy to understand and read.

conprehensive and practical information 5 out of 5 stars.
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After my first copy wore out, I am now on to my second copy! My kids came down with lots of ear infections when they were small, and I am wary of antibiotics and their overuse. Homeopathy became a great help. Our kids are now in elementary school, and I still use it for their little ailments. This book is written very clearly and provides lots of information without being overwhelming. Even my husband has fallen for it, although he doesn't want to admit it, (or can't explain how it is possible this would actually work, but it does)

Editorial Review:

Provides clear and informative facts about homeopathy, including advice on strengthening the immune system, individualizing homeopathic treatment, and accessing homeopathic resources. Original.

American Medical Association Complete Medical Encyclopedia (American Medical Association (Ama) Complete Medical Encyclopedia)

American Medical Association

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From the Most Trusted Name in Medicine: The American Medical Association

·The only new major medical encyclopedia of the century, completely written by the American Medical Association, America’s top medical authority.
·Organized in easy-to-use A-Z format, it covers thousands of medical terms from the common cold to the Lyme Disease. Hundreds of different surgical procedures and tests are explained, as well as the benefits and potential side effects of drugs and treatments.
·Also includes timely information on issues such as bioterrorism, genetic research, robotic surgery, brain imaging, and bionic people.
·Includes cutting-edge topics in alternative medicine, nutrition, mental health, and cosmetic surgery.
·Written and reviewed by top medical doctors and specialists, the Complete Medical Encyclopedia sets a new standard for consumer medical reference.
·Medical editors for this AMA-authored book were Jerrold B. Leikin, MD, and Martin S. Lipsky, MD, both on the faculty of Northwestern University medical school.

Complete Guide to Prescription & Nonprescription Drugs 2009 (Complete Guide to Prescription and Nonprescription Drugs)

H. Winter Griffith, Stephen Moore

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The most accessible, comprehensive, and affordable A-to-Z drug reference guide.

Includes new FDA-approved drugs—more than 2.5 million copies sold.

This revised and updated edition of the bestselling classic guide provides the necessary information about all the prescription and nonprescription drugs that the public has come to rely on—from one of America’s most trusted physicians. Includes:

• Revised information on new FDA changes

• Easy-to-use chart format for quick access to data

• Guidelines to avoid dangerous interactions

• Information on dangerous side effects

• Warnings and vital data for safe use

• More than 5,000 brand names and 800 generic

names

1801 Home Remedies

Editors of Reader's Digest

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1801 Home Remedies 5 out of 5 stars.
28 of 41 people found this review helpful.

Would you like to save money on household items ?
If so, this book is perfect for you. It describes how red wine
can benefit the daily diet, if used sparingly. In addition, the authors caution to avoid caffeine at bedtime. The alternative uses of vitamins and herbs are described in great detail. For instance, Aloe is used for skin care and Chamomile is utilized to promote a healthy digestive tract. This volume has a considerable body of good advice on almost anything dealing with household health and management. It is a solid value for the price charged.

1801 Home Remedies by Readers Digest 5 out of 5 stars.
4 of 7 people found this review helpful.

Book like new. One of the best all around books on health issues I have seen.

Awesome Buy! 5 out of 5 stars.
3 of 4 people found this review helpful.

This book is absolutely wonderful and I use it all the time. It is worth every penny. I highly suggest it and wish I could find more books just like it.

Editorial Review:

Here is a plethora of ordinary household remedies to treat over 100 common ailments and health complaints safely, effectively, and inexpensively in an easy-to-use A-to-Z format. Treat everyday health problems with cures from a wide range of sources, all examined by a panel of leading medical doctors-sure-fire safe and effective treatments.

Diabetes Meal Planning Made Easy, 3rd Edition

Hope S. Warshaw

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Total reviews: 3 Average rating: 4.5 of 5

From understanding portions and label information to menu planning, it holds everything needed to understand and modify a diet. 5 out of 5 stars.
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The third updated edition of a classic book on diabetes meal planning is a 'must' in any home diabetic's cookbook collection, as well as for public lending libraries. The best-seller has been completely revised to accommodate new eating and lifestyle habits, offering both Type 1 and Type 2 diabetics and pre-diabetics and the newly diagnosed plenty of nutrition information and tips on healthy eating. From understanding portions and label information to menu planning, it holds everything needed to understand and modify a diet.

Editorial Review:

Help manage your diabetes with simple meal planning

The bestselling Diabetes Meal Planning Made Easy is a comprehensive but easy-to-understand guide to all aspects of meal planning for you. Meal planning is one of the most crucial—and sometimes most difficult—aspects of managing diabetes, but this book makes meal planning simple. This newest edition incorporates the most recent nutritional recommendations of the American Diabetes Association and explains the latest changes to the USDA Food Pyramid and what they mean for you.

The Doctors Book of Home Remedies Revised Edition

Prevention Magazine Editors

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What do doctors do when they get sick? The editors of Prevention Magazine Health Books asked more than 500 of the nations top specialists to recommend their best doctor-tested and easy-to-follow remedies for 138 illnesses and maladies. This complete, practical guide contains the distilled experience of health professionals who offer more than 2300 accessible healing tips for the most common medical complaints.

In this handy reference you will find curative techniques and symptom-relieving treatments for bladder infections, depression, emphysema, headaches, premenstrual syndrome, toothaches, and much more.

Here are invaluable at-home solutions for annoying afflictions such as canker sores, dandruff, and snoring as well as methods for coping with more serious health problems such as high cholesterol, ulcers, and backaches. The Doctors Book Of Home Remedies is like having a doctor on call 24 hours a day. So treat yourself to this prescription for health and stay well.

PDR for Herbal Medicines (Physician's Desk Reference for Herbal Medicines)

Medical Economics

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Botanical remedies, used successfully for centuries in the Orient and routinely used as natural alternatives for prescription drugs in Europe, are currently gaining wide popularity in the United States. Now the publishers of the most accurate reference for FDA-approved drug information brings you the complete, authoritative reference on the administration, use, and effectiveness of herbal remedies. The PDR "RM" for Herbal Medicines is the most comprehensive prescribing reference of its kind. It is based upon the work conducted by the German Federal Health Authority's Commission E, the government organization widely recognized as completing the most authoritative evaluation of herbs in the world. Packed with information from experts in the field, the new PDR "RM" for Herbal Medicines details the prescribing information for over 600 botanicals. Plus, more than 500 herbs are accompanied by fullcolor photographs for instant identification. Conveniently organized in an A-Z format, each comprehensive entry is fully indexed by scientific and common English names, indications, therapeutic categories, and potential side effects. You'll also find... -- A thorough description of the plant and derived compounds -- Summarized pharmacological effects of each plant -- Documented indications and a concise summary of other uses -- Applicable precautions, warnings, and contraindications -- Adverse reactions and overdose data -- Modes of administration and typical dosage -- An exhaustive bibliography

Gray's Anatomy: A Facsimile

Henry Gray

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This is a landmark edition of one of the greatest texts of our time. Gray's Anatomy has been an international bestseller for 100 years; its appeal is not only to physicians and students, but to artists and the medically curious. As the new Introduction by Dr. Crocco states: "Every living physician today has been exposed to Gray's Anatomy and nearly everyone has used it. It was Gray's Anatomy that occupied most of the embryonic physician's waking hours, whether at home or at the side of his cadaver.
"There have been many imitations, but few real competitors. There have been dissection manuals and pictorial atlases brilliantly illustrated with exquisite photographs. There have been synopses of anatomy and there have been monographs on various regions of the body. However, there is only one Gray's Anatomy.
"This stellar book represents the acme of anatomical description over the last century and will probably still be the premier text in anatomy over the next one hundred years. This commemorative edition is a very fitting tribute to Dr. Henry Gray, Fellow of the Royal College of Surgeons, whose colossal work will be remembered by medical historians past and future and by twentieth-century physicians and surgeons as the anatomy text of our age."