Diet Books

If you are interested in your own health, this is a great book. It is an easy to understand book om Taoist Chi Self-massage to keep the energy in the internal organs cirkulating. The beginner can use it right away, and there is still some avanced things for the avanced student.

Pierre Maegaard Knudsen
(Massage Therapist)

The Western concept of massage concerns itself with muscle manipulation, but Chi Self-Massage focuses on both internal and sense organs and employs Taoist techniques which until recently have been closely guarded secrets. Master Mantak Chia pieces this system into a logical routine any can duplicate, using methods used by these masters to explore the theory and purposes behind Chi Self-Massage. Spirituality blends with practical application in an easily-followed guide.

Diane C. Donovan
California Bookwatch

Master Chia and his wife have a collection of books based on Chinese healing, specifically dealing with massage, Chi energy or both. This book is an easy-to-use guide even for someone without any background knowledge on the subject and provides a good introduction that is brief and easy enough to understand so the healing can start nearly immediately.

Broken into chapters according to anatomy, there are simple drawings showing location and technique accompanied by step-by-step instructions that guide your hands and explanations that detail the benefit. Be aware these are not necessarily 'cures' or immediate fix-its for everything that ails you, but rather a way of healing and prevention to promote overall health. By massaging the body's organs, which work flawlessly for decades without much attention (and we often take for granted), we can expel toxins, help them work more efficiently and bolster our immune system without drugs, side effects or expensive doctor visits.

Also, by empowering ourselves, we take more control of our health and our lives.

This is definitely one of his easiest books to use, since it is mostly just simple directions of where to rub for what purpose, and what to visualize as you do it. One night I'd eaten a 2-day old bean soup and was up for hours with nightmarish gas. Finally I remembered I had this book and sat up, rubbing my eyelids and ears and large intestine just the way he recommended. The gas went away and I was totally rejuvenated. Since then I never question anything he suggests! Also, these massages really help me deal with the effects of air travel.

I have been looking for the information found in this book for a while. I learned these techniques from a teacher but always wanted something written to refer back to or to share with others. The information and pictures are invaluable and the results are incredible.

I first came across this cookbook at the library. I liked it so much that I bought it through Amazon. Every recipe I have tried is delicious and there is a large colorful photograph for each one. They are easy to make and low in calorie. If you like chicken and make a lot of it like I do, this book is what you are looking for!

This is a great cookbook. I have yet to find a bad recipe. Too bad it is out of print.

This is an OUTSTANDING book! I purchased it at school through a discount book service and I have made many of the recipes and have never been disappointed. The Spicy Rice with Chicken and Vegetables is one of my favorites. I use boneless breast meat instead of thighs and hot salsa instead of medium, so the fat is reduced and the heat is increased. With chicken as its staple, the book presents recipes in a wide variety of cooking genre: Asian, Cajun, Tex/Mex, Italian, French, Southern and even Hawaiian recipes are included. Whenever I'm looking for something new to serve, this book is one of the first cookbooks that I peruse, and I have over 500 cookbooks in my collection. The great thing is that you can serve these dishes to your family and friends with the knowledge that the food is lower in fat without sacrificing any flavor. Many people equate low fat with low flavor and Chicken Light debunks that with a treasure trove of delicious recipes. Here is hoping that Time/Life Books puts this wonderful collection into print once again. If you can get your hands on this book, DO IT!!

It's old (1998) but the best cookbook we have, by far. Yummy pictures set the stage, and straight forward receipies deliver the goods. Probably find it in a discount book store.

I collect cookbooks and figure if I get one or two good recipes from a new one then it's a success. THIS book has so many excellent and easy to make recipes that I'm overwhelmed. The photography is brilliant. This is real food, not "foo, foo" cooking. If you cook chicken a lot, you MUST have this book.

I cannot overstate how helpful this book was to me. My daughter was diagnosed with Wilms (kidney) cancer 14 months ago. This book was given to me several days after her initial diagnosis and I turned to it many, many times over the long journey to recovery. Even today, with my daughter happily in remission, I turn to it for help in dealing with late side effects and the emotional consequences of the rollercoaster that is childhood cancer. Of all the books I have read over the past 14 months (and there have been many - I'm an avid reader), this one was absolutely the best. If I could, I would buy up all the copies and give it to every parent of a child with a solid tumor.

I am a Pediatric Oncology Nurse that buys these books to give to the newly diagnosised families. All of them have told me that it is a wonderful tool.

If you have found yourself catapulted into the nightmare of having a child with cancer, this book will help you to understand much of the journey to come. No matter what stage your child is in treatment...beginning, middle, finished treatment, relapsed, or palliative...this book is an indispensible resource. Personal stories peppered throughout the book help you come to realize that you are not alone in this battle. This book also has a wonderful list of resources to help families through this hard time. Buy one for yourself, family members (especially in-laws!), your child's pediatrician, your child's teacher, and your closest friends so they can have a glimpse into what you and your child are facing and can help you along the way. This book should be given to EVERY parent when they hear those horrible words, "Your child has cancer..."

This book was recommended to me after my daughter was diagnosed with nueroblastoma. It explains it all. The book is broken down by topic (ie radiation and chemotherepy) and also by tumor.
The language used was easy to understand. The book was my map through the world of childhood cancer.

Candlelighters Childhood Cancer Foundation fully endorses this book and places it on the 'must have resource list' for any parent whose child is diagnosed with any type of solid tumor cancer. This comprehensive guide provides extensive information on the diagnosis, prognosis, procedures, treatment and side effects of neuroblastoma, Wilms Tumor, retinoblastoma, rhabdomyosarcoma and bone sarcomas. Included is a thorough explanation of the various chemotherapy drugs used in treatment and their common side effects. Detailed information on radiation therapy, surgery and bone marrow transplantation is also included. Additionally, the book provides practical advice to families on related issues such as nutrition, returning to school and the end of treatment. The book addresses the emotional impact that such a cancer diagnosis places upon the child, their family and friends and offers practical insight on how to cope. A comprehensive list of childhood cancer websites, support organizations and additional reading materials is listed at the back of the book. The authors'extensive interviewing of families who have 'walked down this road' offers hope to those whose 'journey' has just begun.

I purchased this book over a year ago in Canada. I have been reading/studying it ever since. As a nurse practitioner in pediatrics and a registered nurse with Intensive Care background (of 20+ years), I have hypothesized for over a decade that toxins built up in our systems manifest in numerous ailments that are "treated" ineffectively by our current methods of healthcare/medicine in America.

This book is not about cleansing as a fad, it is about detoxifying your body and then decreasing the number of toxins you allow in based on great information, truth, and common sense.

At the very least, evaluate where your body is by following the steps in determining if you are currently acidic, basic or whatever (see book instructions.) Normal blood pH is 7.35-7.45. According to the authors, people with cancer tend to be acidic. (I have not verified this yet, but will do so soon.) This acidic environment if not normal.

Bottom line, this book is well worth your investment in preventing some of the ailments (immune system problems, gastric problems, etc.) from which many people over 40 are suffering.

This book is invaluable to anyone who doesn't live a 100% health- conscious life. I've lost 27 lbs. in two months doing this cleanse, and I haven't even followed it to the absolute letter. Using Sonne's #7 and Nature's Secret Super Cleanse products while following the basic eating guidelines in this book has yielded wonderful results for me in a short amount of time. I suffer with fibromyalgia, but so did one of the authors of this book. She was able to get her health back, so I have that hope now as well.

Since my diagnosis in 2005 (Stage IV), I've read many books and articles on cancer. The Complete Cnacer Cleanse... covers the whole body, not just one aspect of living. Your oncologist (in most cases) treats the visible cancer rather than the entire body. The suggestions in this book do not take place of the doctor, just add aspects of self-care that will assist in making the whole body more able to fight cancer or other diseases. An unhealthy body cannot fight the ravages of disease while a healthy body cannot only fight the disease but keep it from coming back. This is a book for everyone. You will read and re-read it.

This book is full of the best nutritional information that everyone should learn. I had to read it twice. I did not have cancer, but this book helped me tremendously with many various aliments.

This book explains in easy terms why cancer is about always
not as a result of genetics but the result of the way we are
& have been living life in our bodies in our environment.
In the Complete Cancer Cleanse, you will learn tons of facts
about how to get well once again if fighting cancer that your
doctors don't know about. You will discover all sorts of things
that can cause cancer to you that you did not know about & it's
not just food but much, much more! You can learn how to detoxify
your body with dietetic programs of cleansing your liver, colon,
lymph nodes, skin, kidneys, & more. Learn which toothpastes,
shampoos, soaps, cosmetics, jewelry that you do not want to use
& others you will want to use as they are cancer friendly.
This book is just as SIGNIFICANT if you DO NOT HAVE CANCER as
it is for those of us who do, so it will inspire you to not
ever get CANCER in the first place as I unfortunately have due
to my past lifestyle choices. Cancer is almost always preventable & it is up to you to not get ill in life! Isn't
that WORTH it if you cherish living your single precious life!

What an impressive book - you get 400+ pages of ways to make life more comfortable for someone with Alzheimers. These also help the caregiver in a variety of situations.
The advice covers things like how to deal with wandering and gives four types of this behavior. It tells how to eliminate places to hide and rummage, coping with fears (of bathing, of strangers, of abandonment), and managing incontinence.
The book helps with mobility issues, addresses safety and how to manage daily living. It includes a valuable section (38 pages) lists where to find special products from stair lifts to bathing aids to ramps to bedwetting alarms.
I'm so glad to see a book this comprehensive to assist with Alzheimer's needs.

Mark Warner's book on Alzheimer's proofing your home is more than a how to book. Mr. Warner gives an in-depth description of the ways in which Alzheimer's disease affects a person's life, and the life of the extended family. By understanding the disease in depth and the changes that take place in a person physical and emotional need, there is a context to understanding why modifications and alterations are needed. He explains what to do and why to do it. His approach is that of a loving caregiver who not only wants to make the home safe and secure, but also wants to raise the quality of life. . Modifications are practical, but also designed to bring comfort. Even after over two decades of working professionally with people with memory loss, many of his suggestions caught me by surprise. I kept saying to myself, "why didn't I think of that?" He addresses all the behaviors associated with the disease, from wandering to agitation, and suggests environment solutions that could ease the situation. Not only will this bring a higher level of comfort to the person with the disease, but many of the suggestions are a benefit for anyone who wishes to have a safe and barrier free home. I recommend this book to anyone caring for someone with Alzheimer's, anyone involved in home care, and anyone who is interested in altering environments to meet specific needs of unique individuals. Like any thoughtful book, his ideas about adapting environments to the needs of people with Alzheimer's disease also stretches one's thinking about changing environments for anyone with specific needs, or who wants to think about the highest level of safety for family members.

Since first reading this book over 14 months ago, I've found it a constant source for information and resources. It addresses the problems I encounter on a daily basis AND gives sources for products that I can use to provide better care for my loved one.

"...Alzheimer's Proofing Your Home" is the most complete, most helpful, and most insightful volume I have read on the subject of AD care. With incredible attention to detail, every issue one could encounter is addressed individually. It isn't enough to have a how-to-do-it manual with AD - Mark confronts matters like behavior, wandering, mobility, safety and comfort with deep sensitivity and compassion. A rich, in-depth source of information, Mark explains in detail how to transform any home into a safe haven in a manner that the patient will find warm and welcoming. Cognitive, spatial, and emotional deficits can be compensated for using Mark's well thought out guidelines, and I wish his book had been around when I began caregiving many years ago. There are many books on the subject, all filling a need; but Mark's is far and away superior to anything I've read, which is considerable. Hundreds of situations and their remedies are explored. Concerns encountered as AD progresses are addressed one by one, with a wealth of hints, tips, and shortcuts that are the lifesaver of harried caregivers. Easy to accomplish safety and comfort measures are provided - how needed! Emphasis is placed on concerns all CGs share - how to keep loved ones protected and content, AD being the antithesis of both. Mark has given us an instructional book, made warm and personal because it's about individuals and their needs. There is a comprehensive listing of product and service providers for caregivers, and most of the numbers are toll free. The title of this book does not begin to do it justice, it's so much more. Plus, it's very attractively bound - a beautiful volume of superior quality. Among my treasured books on the subject of dementia caregiving, this is my bible. ..........Sue B.

This book is a must for caregivers and professionals facing the challenges of Alzheimer's. It is the first book I've read devoted to Alzheimer's care that offers something more than reasons to institutionalize our people. Caregivers need information, options and where to access tools and resources before they can make informed decisions about their choices or their role as caregiver. As someone who spent 25 years designing rehabilitations plans for handicapped people and another 10 years facing the care of my husband, Tom, who died of this disease in our home, this is the first volume I've picked up that speaks of caregiving in positive, life-giving, do-able terms and not the drudgery that we are all led to believe consumes the process. While it offers pragmatic, workable, affordable solutions to caregivers, it never loses sight of the continued humanity and needs of our family members for love and regard in spite of their loss of cognitive skills. My experience as a caregiver was met with nothing but obsticles in my quest to keep my husband home, a journey I relate in my book, "He Used to be Somebody." I found Tom's care problems were 75% attitude and 25% tools, resources and help. This book offers both to families. I highly recommend it.

The book includes 3 full practice exams. I took one a year before the actual exam and made a 65, I took the second one a few months after starting to really study and got a 75. The last exam I took a month before the actual examination and got an 85 - which is the grade I received on the actual test. I found it so helpful to know which areas I needed to work on.

This book was very helpful in preparing for the IBCLE exam. The photos on the included CD were similar to those found in the exam. The questions and review sections were also very instrumental.

Whatever tools you use to prepare for the IBCLC exam, you can never challenge yourself enough. Each time you must think through a situation or analyze the facts presented, you are stengthening what you know. And, how can you go wrong with ANYTHING that Linda Smith writes! She is among the nation's most experienced lactation consultants, whose daily work involves handling lactation questions and concerns from around the globe. She has never responded to any of my questions with anything less than excellence!

This text and tests were very helpful in preparation for the lactation consultant exam. Very good practice exams helped those of us who haven't been in school for a while. The exams help with content and timing. CD Rom was helpful for the picture portion of the exam.

I think this book really did help me with the IBCLE exam! I would really recommend using this as a study guide!!

The author of this small book has really listened to overweight patients and has an analysis of obesity I have never heard of before: that it is not a single disorder, but a SYMPTOM of many different problems and health considerations unique to each obese individual.

Dr Levy, a Canadian, is far more intelligent, realistic, and interested in his patients than any American MD of my experience, far more sensitive and sympathetic than American shrinks. He does not seem to have his time squeezed into teeny, pressurized encounters that prevent him from communicating with and coming to understand his patients. Over a long period -- years -- of trial-and-error explorations, he and his patient gradually discover what problems prevent the patient from eating self-responsively, and address them one by one as they show up.

Just reading this book is extraordinary. You get a glimpse of what medicine might have been, had it not been hijacked by the forces that want to force everything into a business mold, however bad the fit, however horrible the resulting nightmare, and however much MORE rather than LESS expensive the results.

But even if all U.S. MDs WERE forced to read this book, it would not help, since they are no longer free to practice medicine. Patients, however, can benefit enormously from studying the book, working up their OWN case histories, and sorting out, as Dr Levy indicates is necessary in such cases, one by one, the problems like sleep apnea or other sleep disorders, mood disorders, predatory families, etc., which result in the disordered eating of which obesity is symptomatic. Unlike the cruel diet clubs that put overweight people through a weight loss process they know is bogus and will only revert to a heavier weight in time, this very methodic and gradual approach respects the obese individual, sticks to reality, and really helps. No other book is like it. Nowadays, it is rare to find a doctor even BOTHERING with obesity. People prefer to write about anorexia and bulimia. This is a terrific book by an impressive medical doctor.

This is not a long book, but it is full of good advice that should really be given to anyone who has - or thinks that they have - a weight issue.

Dr Levy's emphasis on an individualized approach is just what we have also been doing for almost three decades, and it is demonstrably superior to the "One size fits all" approach. We are all biochemically, metabolically and psychologically different, and the systems involved in the maintenance of weight are amongst the most complex in the body.

I also like the way in which he integrates endocrinological and psychological approaches into his program. To ignore those is not just disrespectful, but terribly inefficient. Many factors can lead people to have problems with weight management.

One surprise about the book is that the subtitle is "The Five Medical Causes," yet it was difficult to find them! He cites a great many medical causes, and they are all correct!

I would also like to have seen some discussion about the use of the subtle systems of the body and the tremendous value of bringing a transpersonal perspective to bear on weight management. But then I suppose that he wouldn't have left me anything to write about!

Dr. Levy provides a great wealth of information regarding the struggle with obesity. I would say that if you are not obese, but have been struggling with trying to lose weight over and over this book would be a great help.

Having worked with people who are trying to lose just a small amount of weight, just saying eat right and exercise fail for the same reasons they do for someone obese. Many people say that want to lose weight, but have not truly discovered a meaningful reason for change. Many of the other aspects of disordered eating and FEAR of change apply to the slightly overweight as well.

A truly insightful book about the struggle with weight. The insight Dr. Levy provides is spot on. If only more people would hear this information and not all the "weight-loss" rip offs. Highly recommend, easy to read, case studies provided illustrate perfectly.

Dr. Levy points out the major error within the diet and weight control industry: for most people obesity is first of all a symptom.

He offers excellent insights and suggestions on ways to regain your communication with your body so that you can learn to pay attention to the most knowledgeable person of all when it comes to deciding what and when you should eat-- yourself.

No one asks the person with a fever to "just stop that elevated temperature" and yet most diet and weight control "experts" repeatedly tell people with elevated weight to "just lose that weight." I sometimes fantasize about smashing a cheesecake in their faces.

All doctors should read this book. Dr Levy explains the real reasons why people overeat & offers a variety of ways doctors can assist people to lose weight & keep it off. His perceptions & sensitivity to the problems that the obese face when attempting to lose weight are a rare find. The best book on the subject, bar none.

I was nervous about ordering a 'used' book but this cookbook was in perfect condition!!

I love the size of this book and all of the wonderful pictures that are displayed for each recipe. I also like that Cooking Light includes the nutritional information for each dish.

Beautiful pictures! Easy to follow recipies. The 2-3 things I've made have come out well. I do wish though that it would suggest accompaniments to the chicken dishes. Nice variety of cooking methods and sauces, should be able to please just about any palate.

The recipes take a boring meat (chicken) and make it scrumptious. We haven't found a recipe we don't like yet! Some of the recipes take a long time (chicken dumplings) but others are quick for weeknights. The book is well-organized with one-dish meals, dinner tonight (for faster recipes), on the grill, and recipes to serve company. The nutrition information is always included and the meals (if you stick with the portion size suggested) are "heart healthy" as most of them don't use chicken skin.

I am a cookbook junkie, and this is absolutely one of the best cookbooks that I have purchased in a long time. This is a must for anyone trying to eat healthy for the new year. There are wonderful photos of every single recipe.

What I like best about Georgia Kostas's book is the abundant "how to" information, such as how to overcome barriers to exercise, how to manage eating at special occasions, how to determine the right portion of a food, etc. I can tell Georgia has had lots of experience counseling dieters because she knows what dieters want to know about how to successfully lose weight.

I have not completely finished reading this book so I only gave 4 stars, but I am finding it very helpful. I also purchased the mayo clinic book and, between the two books, I am getting a much better idea of what to eat and how to go about it. They are very similar in their concepts. I really like this book and would recommend it.

A book for those demanding a healthy heart and a healthy lifestyle!

This should be on every Registered Dietitians' bookshelf!! I
would highly recommend this book to the public that requires sound information on weight loss. This book is good reading and
practical in it's approach. The book deals with strategies for
success and how to handle obstacles which is not always well covered in other weight management books. I bought her earlier book "The Balancing Act"; I didn't think that book could be outdone but this book is even better!! Sincerely, a Registered Dietitian

I just received this book and haven't been able to put it down. The information is clear and concise and practical. I love this book and feel that everything I have learned about wieght loss and thought on my own have now been confirmed. This book is not gimicky. It is realistic. This book helps us put into practice what most of us already know. If you are buying the book you are already to take the next step, and this is the answer!!! On a side note, Raynelle who also recommends this book was featured in Prevention, that is where I heard of this book and she looks awesome!! I hope to do as well as she did and be healthy in the process.

I found CPR for Caregivers a concise, thoughtful and practical guide. I am a psychologist working in geriatric mental health care. During my work, caregivers often ask questions on how to help their family member. They have a great need to learn how to "Connect, Project, & Reflect through mind, body, and spirit". The author, Grant Watkins, managed to discuss caregivers' experiences without preaching from theoretical positions. There was a wonderful honesty and sensitivity in the book. The hopefulness in the "Success Stories" leaves the reader feeling a renewed strength. I think the book will provide a very sincere support to anyone providing care.

CPR for Caregivers is a small but powerful book. I had a severely handicapped sister that was blind and suffered from mental disabilities. I was one of the primary caregivers and experienced many of the same feelings that the author described in his book.

Although my sister has since passed away, this book gave me a better understanding of my feelings during many stressful times in my life. Most importantly it helped me overcome some the guilt that I have been carrying around for many years.

It is a must read for those that are caregivers. It is full of personal experiences that many readers will be able to relate to. I highly recommend this book to everyone.

Buy it!

A quick but powerful read, especially as the need for caregiving continues to increase. It's just a matter of time before all of us will either be a caregiver or need a caregiver.

I have just finished Grant's book. It is a very novel approach to what I have read on caregivers. His emphasis on healthy ways of caring for oneself is emphasized.I couldn't agree more that connecting with oneself - body, mind & soul - is paramount to any life altering endeavor one faces.

Awareness of how one projects onto another, as well as deeper self-reflection are also viewpoints that are worth pondering. Of course we know that too many caregivers would feel overwhelmed at the thought of working on themselves in the midst of caregiving...but the truth is that this is key to providing better care. Grant states this over & over; making the connection. I also very much enjoyed his stories to emphasize his points. The tale of his Dad on Halloween night was also quite touching. I found Grant to be "transparent" in his writing, genuine & truely focused on the message.

Deborah Sigrist, RN,BSN
Hospice Nurse & Educator

CPR for Caregivers arrived today and I just finished it about one minute ago. It's Wonderful, with a capital W! It is clear, personal, practical, do-able, encouraging. I especially liked Grant Watkins' own bike ride story, and reading about his dad and the trick or treaters at the end of the book. His examples and ideas are memorable. I can imagine a friendly presentation by the author around these ideas. Cheering for Grant Watkins and CPR for Caregivers! Judy Halley