Category Archives: Health and Fitness
The Stories Behind the Poses: The Indian mythology that inspired 50 yoga postures – Raj Balkaran
(Reviewed by JD Jung) #CommissionsEarned For yoga aficionados who wish to dig deeper into the theory of their practice, this is the book for you. Author Dr. Raj Balkaran’s hope is that the book “will not only deepen your inner … Continue reading
Posted in Health and Fitness, Philosophical reads, Sci-Fi/Fantasy/Mythology
Tagged lore, myth, yoga
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15 Steps to Healthy Living: Learn how to naturally lose weight, gain energy and live a healthy enhanced lifestyle – Gordon Fimreite
(Reviewed by Jeyran Main) 15 Steps to Healthy Living is a well-being, self-help book written primarily to assist people in naturally losing weight and living a healthy life by gaining the right energy. The author demonstrates 15 ways of achieving … Continue reading
Posted in Health and Fitness, How do I do that?, Your Best Self
Tagged health, nutrition, supplements
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Food Pharmacy: A Guide to Gut Bacteria, Anti-Inflammatory Foods, and Eating for Health – Lina Aurell and Mia Clase
(Reviewed by JD Jung) Stig Bengmark, Md, Phd maintains that about 80% of our body’s immune system is located in the gastrointestinal tract. So accordingly we can influence our intestinal flora and the way we feel in the short and … Continue reading
Posted in Health and Fitness, Your Best Self
Tagged anti-inflammatory, fasting, super foods
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Complete Guide to Foam Rolling – Kyle Stull
(Reviewed by JD Jung) “Beneficial for movement by increasing flexibility, range of motion, and some performance; helps reduce pain from higher intensity workouts; and speeds recovery,…” OK, I’m game, but what can do all that? Foam rolling can increase performance … Continue reading
Posted in Health and Fitness, How do I do that?
Tagged injury, personal training, recovery, sports, sports medicine
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The Body Image Blueprint: Your Go-To Guide for Radical Self-Reverence -Jenny Eden Berk
(Reviewed by Jeyran Main) The Body Image Blueprint is a self-help book written about body image. It discusses the challenges women face in the world today and covers a broad and unique perspective on our culture obsessed with dieting. Besides … Continue reading
Posted in Health and Fitness, Your Best Self
Tagged body image, dieting, Non-fiction, weight loss
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Weight Loss for Vegans – Kayla Keyes
(Reviewed by Jeyran Main) Lose weight and learn how to love yourself in ten days using Kayla’s structured diet plan. Kayla Keyes begins to tell us the reasons why we even start to consider making changes in our lives. She … Continue reading
Posted in Food & Cooking, Health and Fitness, How do I do that?
Tagged book reviews, Diet, vegans, weight loss
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The Wine and Chocolate Workout: Sip, Savor, and Strengthen for a Healthier Life – Greta Boris
(Reviewed by JD Jung) “Did you know the average wine drinker, when compared with the rest of the population, has a smaller waistline, less belly fat, and lower body mass? Not only that, but they tend to be better educated, … Continue reading
Posted in Health and Fitness, How do I do that?, Your Best Self
Tagged alcohol, book reviews, chocolate, diets, fitness, health, wine
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Lose the Clutter, Lose the Weight: The Six-Week Total-Life Slim Down – Peter Walsh
(Reviewed by JD Jung) “Here’s an essential truth about clutter: It seems to gather on its own without any involvement from you. Thousands of pounds of it can fill the spaces and cover the surfaces within your home, yet you … Continue reading
Posted in Health and Fitness, How do I do that?, Non-fiction, Your Best Self
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Slim by Design: Mindless Eating Solutions for Everyday Life – Brian Wansink
(Reviewed by Britney Lentz) As a recent nutrition graduate, I love reading the latest on food and nutrition to help me make choices that are more nutritious and delicious. But, as a recent nutrition graduate, I also need a little … Continue reading
Posted in Health and Fitness, How do I do that?
Tagged Diet, health
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The Calorie Myth: How to Eat More, Exercise Less, Lose Weight, and Live Better – Jonathan Bailor
(Reviewed by JD Jung) “Forget calories. Focus on hormones. Lower your set-point. Burn body fat forever.” Jonathan Bailor makes it sound easy. However, I know it is easier to make clean eating a lifestyle rather than struggling with constant dieting … Continue reading
Posted in Health and Fitness, How do I do that?, Our Best
Tagged Diet, excercise, fitness, weight loss
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