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You Will Use It
This is an excellent book. I have several different stretch books, as I find I need variety, but this and the NYC ballet are my favourites. Leave them lying around so your daughter remembers to give you your workout :) Wharton's is good too.

Excellent!The Best!
The photography illustartions are superb!!The exercise instructions are easy to read and follow.This is a must have book!

The BEST exercise book I have ever read.
The Supple Body is simply the best exercise book I have ever read. It is written in an easy-to-read style. There were plenty of photographs. This is the one book I would take with me anywhere. You don't need much space. ALL the exercises are do-able for an average person. The book combines stretching, yoga, and calisthenic exercises. No special equipment ( other than an ordinary kitchen chair ) is required. There are different routines to for varying time commitments and busy schedules. Even if you do other forms of exercise (weights, aerobics ), I would heartily recommend this book. ... Read more

Subjects:  1. Consumer Health    2. Diet / Health / Fitness    3. Exercise    4. Health & Fitness    5. Health/Fitness    6. Physical Therapy    7. Physical fitness    8. Stretching exercises    9. Women's Health - General    10. Health & Fitness / Women's Health   

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A straightforward, "reader friendly" guide
Written by Tarthang Tulku (a man who has been educated in Tibet in the Buddhist Tradition, and who has devoted himself to teaching and publishing rare Tibetan texts, as well as founding the Nyingma Institute in Berkeley, California in 1973), Tibetan Relaxation: Kum Nye Massage And Movement is a straightforward, "reader friendly" guide to Buddhist physical and spiritual health and wellness practices and techniques that trace their origins to 8th-century Tibetan texts. Full color illustrations, photographs, and diagrams combine with meticulous instructions to introduce readers of all backgrounds and experience levels to the positive benefits of an ancient mediational wisdom. Tibetan Relaxation is a very welcome and commendable addition to any Buddhist Studies reference collection. ... Read more

Subjects:  1. Alternative Therapies    2. China    3. Consumer Health    4. Diet / Health / Fitness    5. Exercise    6. Exercise Therapy    7. Health & Fitness    8. Holistic Medicine    9. Massage & Reflexotherapy    10. Medicine, Tibetan    11. New Age    12. Self-care, Health    13. Tibet    14. Health & Fitness / Massage & Reflexotherapy   

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"I Hate To Exercise Book" by Charlotte Hayes
Charlotte Hayes presents the virtues and importance of exercise in a very thorough yet simplified format. The primary theme she emphasizes is to "stay active". Forget the quick fix solution and make a commitment to a long term lifestyle change. Lifestyle changes are paramount to staying fit, not strenuous exertion. She offers practical suggestions for incorporating exercise into day to day activities. Set achievable goals and build on them. The basic principals of exercise are the solution to most health problems. An extremely well written book.

Just what I needed!!
I have really enjoyed following the advice given in this very common-sense and well written book.The author's down to earth approach encouraged me to follow her guidance, and I have now adopted many of her suggestions into my daily life.I feel my circulation is improving each week!Thank you Ms. Hayes, you have really motivated me !!

Kudos to Charlotte Hayes
I thought I would take a moment to compliment Charlotte Hayes on her book.This book is well written, organized, easy to read and easy to comprehend.More importantly, this book refocused my attention on my well-being.Sticking to a regimen has made me feel better both physically and emotionally.Having more energy makes life brighter.Read more

Subjects:  1. Consumer Health    2. Diabetes    3. Diseases - Diabetes    4. Exercise    5. Exercise therapy    6. Health & Fitness    7. Health/Fitness    8. Treatment    9. Coping with illness    10. Health & Fitness / General   

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Better than Volume 1!
For those who have not read Volume 1, just get Book 2 and get all the great information plus lots more.Being a born-again Christian, some of the dialogue is beyond my belief system, but just glean the book and keep the great stuff.If your faith is well-grounded, just look at this as a first class medical journal and forget the buddhist hogwash.

The Five Tibetan Rites

Improve your Health.
This is an excellent follow-up on Book no.1 and a 'must' for readers of no.1 who found the exercises too difficult as here other options are given. ... Read more

Subjects:  1. Alternative Therapies    2. Consumer Health    3. Exercise    4. Health & Fitness    5. Health/Fitness    6. Healthy Living    7. Longevity    8. Rejuvenation    9. Yoga    10. Health & Fitness / Yoga    11. Mind, body, spirit: thought & practice   

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Secrets of the Myofascial Masters Revealed
In my opinion, this book should be read and reread by anyone who practices any form of myofascial pain medicine.Each chapter is written by a specialist.The secrets to unraveling multiple TrPs, treating the myofascial components of: whiplash; headaches; abdominal and pelvic pain; frozen shoulder; carpal tunnel and a multitude of other problems are clearly and specifically revealed.If you want to know which order to treat TrP-laden muscles and how to release difficult areas and so much more, it's here, waiting for you. This is one of my favorite books.

Superb addition to the Myofascial Pain literature :-)
This book must take it's place amongst the significant works in Myofascial Pain and Dysfunction (Travell and Simons, Rachlin and Rachlin, and Baldry). A practical and helpful guide to clinical practice of this growing medical discipline.This book will be an excellent clinical reference for day to day treatment and for integrating Myofascial concepts into all forms of conventional approaches. It builds itself on up to date references. The chapters are designated by area and the addition of the case studies suggests application of principles. The multidisciplinary contributors to this book include the notable Dr Gerwin MD, Jan Dommerholt PT, Lucy White Ferguson DC, Roberta Shapiro DO, Mary Moloney PT.
A Case History
If I were in charge of the medical world, I would insist that every orthopedic surgeon and rheumatologist read this book.
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Subjects:  1. Allied Health Services - Physical Therapy    2. Chiropractic    3. Exercise Therapy    4. Medical    5. Medical / Nursing    6. Myofascial Pain Syndromes    7. Rheumatology    8. diagnosis    9. rehabilitation    10. Medical / Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation    11. Orthopaedics & fractures   

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This book has changed my life!
The exercises in this book have definitely changed my life.I can remember better, focus better, and organize better.Although this book is geared toward helping children, I am over 40, and these exercises worked for me.I was diagnosed with ADD just a few years ago. This book is well-written, well organized, and very genuine in voice.I fully recommend this book to anyone who shows signs of this STNR reflex still bothering them.I believe this is a breakthrough in ADD and ADHD treatment.

Finally, A book that I think reveals a drug free solution to hyper active people.
Dr. Miriam Bender should be applauded for her tireless research in revealing a misunderstood subject/label "ADHD". I have completely read this book and have started using the exercises with my child with positive results so far. The author, Nancy E. O'Dell organizes and addresses the subject very clearly so any layman can completely understand. If you have a child with hyper activity and are sincerely looking to rid your child of medication, it is in my opinion that you should study this book.
LIFE CHANGING BOOK!
After many therapies, medications, and exercises, we have finally found the underlying cause of our son's ADHD.This book clearly explains what some children miss in their early development.Then it shows you detailed exercises that can cure the problem, not just treat the symptoms!Although the exercises require a commitment, we saw results after only one week!At the end of the 8 month program, we had a "normal" child who was able to focus, sit still, and function completely typical for his age without medication!WONDERFUL! ... Read more

Subjects:  1. Abnormal reflexes    2. Attention-deficit hyperactivit    3. Attention-deficit hyperactivity disorder    4. Children with Special Needs    5. Etiology    6. Exercise therapy    7. Family / Parenting / Childbirth    8. General    9. Learning Disabilities    10. Parenting - Hyperactivity    11. Psychology    12. Health & Fitness / Healthy Living   

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Works for Me!
As a veteran dieter I am slow to jump on new diet plans.However, I quickly learned that Fat Flush is not just a new approach to weight loss but an attempt at a higher standard of nutritional health and well-being.
Gittleman's Greatness, Then The Title
As usual, this book is very informative, so I give her three stars in that respect. Her books in general paint a splendid natural way to eat for health-conscious people that harkens to a time when organic food was the norm. Sometimes I slap myself when I realize what brave new world we exist in now when eating organic food is a luxury. Who knew that one day we would have to pay ridiculous prices to avoid eating hormone-pumped chickens allowed to sit and fatten in cages under artificial light while being fed animal byproducts to boot? "Organic" food now costs two to three times more than conventional food.
If you HATE to exercise, this book's for YOU!
Ya hafta love a book (Fat Flush Fitness Plan) that advises you to take a long, scented, therapeutic bath three times a week as an aid to appetite suppression! (I'm sooooooooo there!)(page 165)Read more

Subjects:  1. Cellulite    2. Consumer Health    3. Diet Therapy    4. Diets - General    5. Exercise    6. Exercise for women    7. Health & Fitness    8. Health/Fitness    9. Physical Fitness    10. Physical fitness for women    11. Reducing exercises    12. Weight Loss    13. Diets & dieting    14. Exercise & workout books    15. Health & Fitness / Weight Loss   

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The best!
This book is terrific for physical therapists and others looking for new ideas in how to remediate balance issues in their patients. The organization, by system, is terrific, and the progression of activities and exercises brillant. Dr. Rose has included the strongest balance measures and even provided a "cheat-sheet" to help make the transition from functional problem to specific exercise. This is a must read for anyone treating balance problems. ... Read more

Subjects:  1. Accidental Falls    2. Aged    3. Allied Health Services - Physical Therapy    4. Equilibrium    5. Falls (Accidents) in old age    6. Gerontology    7. Medical    8. Medical / Nursing    9. Prevention    10. Sports Medicine    11. prevention & control    12. Care of the elderly    13. Exercise & workout books   

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a genuine classic
Although Alexander's writing style is spectacularly convoluted by today's standards, anyone who patiently reads through this book will come to appreciate what a gem it is! With this work, Alexander presented an explicit technology by which you can gain access to your unconscious processes, and program them effectively. In one of the most important works of the twentieth century, Alexander here opens up the whole field of "learning how to learn", in an unprecedented way.
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Subjects:  1. Alternative Therapies    2. Consumer Health    3. Exercise    4. Health & Fitness    5. Health/Fitness    6. Homeopathy    7. ALEXANDER TECHNIQUE    8. Complementary Medicine    9. Coping with stress    10. Exercise & workout books    11. Health & Fitness / Alternative Therapies   

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Simple and Effective
This book guides you through few basic, simple and effective Taoist practices for transforming negative energy into positive; removing the the obstacles in your energy field.More advanced practice of transmutation of negative energy is covered in the book Fusion of the Five Elements, however before you'd work with that one, you'd have to learn Microcosmic Orbit first.
The title says it all . . . .
This is a wonderful introduction to traditional Chinese medicine.The reader need have no previous experience with the subject, only an open mind.The techniques the author outlines are simple and very clearly explained, yet they are extraordinarily powerful.He obviously has tremendous experience in the field, and yet he has no trouble conveying what is important in a very practical way.I would recommend this book for anyone who is suffering from stress and/or anyone who feels not "in synch" with their body.

You must read Awaken Healing Energy Through the Tao as well.
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Subjects:  1. Alternative Therapies    2. Consumer Health    3. Diet / Health / Fitness    4. Exercise    5. Hygiene, Taoist    6. New Age    7. Qi gong    8. Stress (Psychology)    9. Vitality   

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The world needs more of this
I work in the fitness industry as well as dance. I see how important dynamic alignment is to do ANYTHING in dance and I think the general population needs a deeper understanding of it. I struggle with my balance and this book has been a wonderful tool to help me improve my technique.

Dynamite!
This is a really good resource for alternate approaches to body alignment and integrative structure.A different approach with much promise.Worth the read!

Live with gravity not against it.
I am a big fan of EricFranklin's books.As a dance instructor, not a fitness instructor, he is well aware of the finer points of human performance that are often overlooked by a society so focused on speed and strength.I would recommend this book for two groups of people.One is those studying anatomy.By going through the exercises, the major muscles and bones of the body can be learned on deeper and more useful level than simply by studying them in a book.Experiential learning is best in this case.Second, those with a strong ability to visualize, which doesn't include everyone.Alignment through visualization can be adifficult skill to learn.Having taught in a field similar to Franklin's, I know that not everyone has the internal sense to grasp the concepts here.
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Subjects:  1. Allied Health Services - Physical Therapy    2. Body image    3. Consumer Health    4. Dance    5. Dance - General    6. Exercise    7. Kinesiology And Human Biomechanics    8. Mind and body    9. Performing Arts    10. Physiological aspects    11. Posture    12. Sports Medicine   

Subjects:  1. Alternative Therapies    2. Consumer Health    3. Exercise    4. Health & Fitness    5. Health aspects    6. Health/Fitness    7. Movement therapy    8. Psychological aspects    9. Walking    10. Health & Fitness / Exercise    11. Mind, Body, Spirit   

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You've got to read this book!
I received this book as a gift. There are quite a few books on this subject on the market and this one is the best. I too could not put it down and finished it in 3 days. It's a huge book, a great resource that is well researched and written.. I have a few friends who've purchased this book and really loved it too. I can highly recommend this book.
Far Too Simplistic
This book might work for someone who has never thought about goals and priorities, who is grossly overweight, and considers exercise evil.
Very helpful!
This book was very helpful to me as it really delved into the motivations behind my dietary failures.I learned quite a bit from the different sections about not taking responsibility for my actions (or inactions) and not putting my needs high enough on my priority list.I highly recommend this book to those who are looking for more of a psychological take on dietary failures. ... Read more

Subjects:  1. Consumer Health    2. Diet Therapy    3. Diets - General    4. Exercise    5. Health & Fitness    6. Health/Fitness    7. Physical Fitness    8. Reducing diets    9. Reducing exercises    10. Weight Loss    11. Fitness & diet    12. Popular medicine   

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Incredibly Valuable
Dr. Mayer brings numerous perspectives (Western psychologist, storyteller, student of Greek civilization) to his 30+ years of practice of Qigong to deliver an easy-to-read guide to this Chinese method of healing. His broad learning allows Dr. Mayer to share insights and ideas that help both novice and experienced practitioner obtain a deeper experience of the stances and movements that he clearly describes (with accompanying photos). His academic training shows through the logical and systematic development of ideas and exercises in the book. Overall, it was really easy to read, and also easy to use as a guide to various "sets" of Qigong methods for "bodymind healing". The appendices which give a guide to exercises for self-healing and research are useful for quick reference, as well. A great buy. ... Read more

Subjects:  1. Aging    2. Alternative Therapies    3. Consumer Health    4. Exercise    5. Health & Fitness    6. Health/Fitness    7. Longevity    8. Prevention    9. Qi gong    10. Tai chi    11. Women's Health - General   

Subjects:  1. Alternative Therapies    2. Consumer Health    3. Exercise    4. Exercise Therapy    5. General    6. Hatha Yoga    7. Health & Fitness    8. Health/Fitness    9. Holism    10. Complementary Medicine    11. Health & Fitness / Alternative Therapies   

Subjects:  1. Allied Health Services - Physical Therapy    2. Alternative Therapies    3. Consumer Health    4. Craniosacral therapy    5. Healing    6. Healing - General    7. Health & Fitness    8. Health/Fitness    9. Manipulation, Orthopedic    10. Psychophysiologic Disorders    11. methods    12. therapy    13. Chiropractic & osteopathy    14. Psychotherapy    15. Yoga for exercise   

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Don'tbe fooled by the title
As a clinician-scientist, I believe in evidence
Who Knew?
I learned a lot about how to keep my ospeopedia from progressing into osteoperosis.Who knew that walking did not help?This book claims that the key to preventing osteoporsis is weight training.The author provides six basic, progressive work-out progams which can be done at home.I was definitely inspired to try her approach to preventing bone loss.

WHAT YOUR DOCTOR FORGOT TO TELL YOU!!
Like many people who are diagnosed with osteopenia or osteoporosis, I recived just about NO information from my doctor on how to improve bone health.It was just -- "take this pill and I'll see you at your annual physical."I was deeply upset that she had no information for me, provided almost no insight, and seemed vastly disinterested in providing any.I went out and looked for books to provide the information I needed.I found this book and couldn't be happier.In conjunction with Gillian Sanson's enlightening book "The Myth of Osteoporisis," this book should be in the hands of everyone who is interested in bone health.
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Subjects:  1. Consumer Health    2. Diseases - Musculoskeletal    3. Exercise    4. Exercise therapy    5. Health & Fitness    6. Health/Fitness    7. Osteoporosis    8. Women's Health - General    9. Health & Fitness / Diseases / Musculoskeletal    10. Orthopaedics & fractures    11. Physiotherapy   

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Best Audio Program on Natural Breathing Available
I highly recommend this three-CD audio program by Dennis Lewis for anyone interested in deepening her or his understanding of breathing and learning how to breathe in a more complete and natural way, which I believe is very important for our physical, emotional, and spiritual health and well-being. Though a lot of the material on these CDs can also be found in his book "The Tao of Natural Breathing," there is something wonderful about actually hearing this information in the author's own voice, which is both vibrant and deeply relaxing. I've taken several workshops with the author, and this audio production from Sounds True gives a helpful sense of his presence. What's more, there are some great practices and meditations that are not included in "The Tao of Natural Breathing." ... Read more

Subjects:  1. Alternative Therapies    2. Audio - Exercise / Health    3. Body, Mind & Spirit    4. Healing - General    5. Inspiration & Personal Growth    6. New Age    7. Unabridged Audio - Misc.Nonfiction   

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A book your doctor can learn from
As a hypoglycemic, I am trying to find out what I can do to keep my blood sugar level.Dr. Murray provides the reader with more suggestions than just eating right and exercising.The addition of supplements is very helpful.He also educates on the connection between hypoglycemia and diabetes.This is important for hypolycemics to know since it is very possible for this condition to turn into diabetes. Easy to read, clear and to the point!!!!
I have low blood sugar and throughout the past few years I have read many books on the subject of sugar.In fact tonight I was reading; The Sugar Addict's Total Recovery Program.As I was reading this book I was getting frustrated at how wordy the book was and how wordy the other books had been that I had read before. The book by Michael T. Murray is clear and to the point. It's an easy read but invaluable for the information it conveys.It is definitely my favorite book and I have been recommending and purchasing it for friends and family for years.

Should be Updated with more emphasis on Fibre content !
1996 is almost light years away from all the new nutrient info available today. I have both encyclopedias that Dr. Murray has authored, & they are more recently published than this book. ... Read more

Subjects:  1. Alternative Therapies    2. Alternative medicine    3. Alternative treatment    4. Consumer Health    5. Diabetes    6. Diet / Health / Fitness    7. Diseases - Diabetes    8. Health & Fitness    9. Health Care Issues    10. Health/Fitness    11. Hypoglycemia    12. Naturopathy    13. Health & Fitness / Naturopathy   

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useful for radiation therapists
I find this book useful for young radiotherapists who are in training, but maybe it could be better to have more images of treatment fields ... Read more

Subjects:  1. Allied Health Services - Radiologic & Ultrasound Technology    2. Cancer    3. Cancer Radiotherapy    4. Health/Fitness    5. Medical    6. Medical / Nursing    7. Neoplasms    8. Oncology    9. Problems, exercises, etc    10. Radiology    11. Radiotherapy    12. radiography    13. Medical / Radiology & Nuclear Medicine    14. Specific disorders & therapies