Posts Tagged ‘health’

“Beating Asthma,” Stephen Apaliski, MD

Tuesday, February 21st, 2012

Pros: Clear guidelines to help you figure out how to help yourself
Cons: One or two details I was uncertain of or wanted more info on
Rating: 4.5 out of 5

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Dr. Stephen Apaliski’s Beating Asthma: Seven Simple Principles is designed to help you take control of your asthma problems (or, as Apaliski likes to say, take “ownership” of them). He firmly believes that unless you build a strong collaborative relationship with your doctor—preferably a specialist—and do everything you can to control this chronic disease, you’re likely to end up at its mercy rather than in control of it. Part of the problem is that when you have asthma, your lung function can be dropping before you even notice it. By the time you experience wheezing, coughing, and tightness of breath, you’re well beyond the point where you could (potentially) have easily staved off the acute problems. Since asthma can be deadly, this is a real problem. Proper maintenance care can result in far fewer ER visits, not to mention lower overall health care costs and better quality of life.

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“Baking with Agave Nectar,” Ania Catalano

Monday, May 19th, 2008

Pros: Delicious & so much healthier!
Cons: Occasional mild structural problems
Rating: 5 out of 5

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“The Superfood Cookbook” (CIG) James & McIndoo

Thursday, May 1st, 2008

Pros: Fascinating information; wonderfully delicious recipes (easy, too!)
Cons: No recipe photos
Rating: 5 out of 5

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“Gluten-Free Eating” (CIG) Adamson & Thompson

Tuesday, April 29th, 2008

Pros: A wealth of useful information & encouragement; good recipes
Cons: No recipe photos
Rating: 5 out of 5

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“Food 2.0,” Charlie Ayers

Thursday, April 10th, 2008

Pros: Delicious recipes; on the cutting edge of healthful eating
Cons: You might have trouble finding some ingredients
Rating: 5 out of 5

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“Stretching Illustrated” (CIG) Templeton & Templeton

Monday, April 7th, 2008

Pros: Good stretches; detailed warnings; ‘courses’ for specific injuries or sports
Cons: Drawings instead of photos; most stretches are simply yoga stretches renamed
Rating: 4 out of 5

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Betty Crocker Whole Grains

Thursday, February 7th, 2008

Pros: Delicious, simple, and reliable results; lovely photos
Cons: Jumps on the whole grain bandwagon without an entirely holistic view of ‘healthy’
Rating: 4 out of 5

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EatingWell Healthy in a Hurry Cookbook

Thursday, January 31st, 2008

Pros: Delicious, healthy food; quick meals; handy tips; nice photos
Cons: None
Rating: 5 out of 5

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“The Eat-Clean Diet Cookbook,” Tosca Reno

Monday, November 5th, 2007

Pros: Helpful lists and tips; incredibly delicious recipes; many recipes; photographs
Cons: None
Rating: 5 out of 5

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EatingWell Serves Two

Wednesday, September 26th, 2007

Pros: Easy, fresh, low-yield recipes; sturdy book; good information; nice photos
Cons: Some tendency toward blandness (some will find this a plus)
Rating: 4.5 out of 5

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