Herbs and Nutrients for the Mind: A Guide to Natural Brain Enhancers
Prаeger Chris D. Meletis, Jason E. Barker
ENGLISH
2004
ISBN: 0275983943 CHM 304 pages 1.07 MB
Two naturopaths introduce us to the world of brain biochemistry, translating the science into laymen's terms, so that the reader can understand the potential power of herbs and nutrients to enhance health, prevent disorders, and affect existing health disorders. These alternatives, or supplements, to medication are being used across the country to help treat health conditions with a psychological component—from ADHD and anorexia to insomnia, menopause, and Parkinson's Disease.
Authors Meletis and Barker explain 18 of these conditions, and review the most current research into how—or whether—the use of herbs and supplements has been proven to prevent, affect or remove these health conditions, or at least some of their symptoms. Can the Chinese herb Salvia curb cravings in alcoholics? Can niacin help treat anxiety? Other herbs, nutrients, and conditions addressed include the use of zinc to reduce symptoms of anorexia and bulimia, ginkgo biloba for Alzheimer's, and 5-HTP for depression. One appendix to this volume lists the top 20 brain-enhancing herbs and supplements. Another lists nutrient deficiencies and their links to health and brain function.
It is not the intent of this book to advocate for the replacement of standard drug therapy, but for the integration of these natural medicines with traditional medical treatments. Consumers are urged to discuss these herbs and nutrients with their physician before beginning use, as some allergic reactions or interactions with traditional medicines can occur. The central argument of this book is that when properly nourished people can operate at maximum physical and mental capacity, with maximum ability to fend off or recover from disease and disorder.
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More Time for You: A Powerful System to Organize Your Work and Get Things Done
AMАCOM Rosemary Tator, Alesia Latson
2010
ENGLISH
ISBN: 0814416470 PDF 241 pages 2.83 MB
If you’re overwhelmed and overworked, you don’t need sympathy—you need a powerful system for getting more done in less time. More Time for You shows you how to take advantage of today’s most versatile and effective productivity enhancers —mobile devices, online tools, and calendar software—to become more organized and lead a less stressful life. The authors reveal their proven, practical approach for prioritizing, achieving goals, reducing stress, and increasing your capacity to do what matters most. The book shows you how to:
Make better, faster decisions based on your priorities • Tame your inbox with easy and efficient e-mail triage techniques • Set up a calendar management and reminder system • Handle distractions and interruptions • Lose that nagging sense you are forgetting something • Maximize the benefits (and minimize the time sink) of social media
Illustrated with screen shots from Microsoft Outlook®, the authors’ simple tips and step-by-step process make workplace organization a reality. Their upbeat tone and get-to-it approach make starting and sticking with the program easier than you'd ever imagine!
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The Vegan Girl's Guide to Life: Cruelty-Free Crafts, Recipes, Beauty Secrets and More
Fun, funky, funny, and informative, here is Skinny Bitch for the vegan crowd.
Vegan women everywhere are banding together in their efforts to be healthy, cruelty free, and environmentally responsible. This is their handbook. Melisser (known to most as “The Urban Housewife”) presents the basics of veganism for the newbies, lots of DIY craft projects, cruelty-free beauty tips, travel advice, recipes, and more.
This book is not just for vegan girls—it’s also for anyone who’s interested in a cruelty-free lifestyle. Discover the best beauty products, fun vacation spots, plus an assortment of recipes including Jackfruit “Carnitas” Tacos, Twice Baked Chipotle Sweet Potatoes, Curried Red Lentil Veggie Burgers, Chipotle Hominy Stew, and Double Chocolate Cookies. Learn how to make recycled cake stands, find a cross-stitch pattern by Stitch’d Ink, and find out about natural beauty and cleaning products. Reading like a Who’s Who of vegan women, contributions of recipes and craft projects will be provided by some of the most respected vegan chefs and bloggers in the world (Isa Chandra Moskowitz, Hannah Kaminsky, Celine Steen, Julie Hasson, Kittee Berns, Kelly Peloza, and more).
Full of photos and quirky illustrations, this is useful information with a punk rock attitude. 100 color photographs and illustrations
The bible of food guides for the West Coast food mecca, featuring more than 600 updated and condensed listings in a handy portable format.
PATRICIA UNTERMAN'S SAN FRANCISCO FOOD LOVER'S POCKET GUIDE offers an intrepid, unapologetically discriminating, and refreshingly down-to-earth selection of the best and most interesting eateries, markets, and other food- and drink-related spots in San Francisco, the East Bay, Marin County, and the wine country. In its compact format, this book is a hip-pocket must for locals and tourists alike, covering everything from sophisticated California cuisine to authentic Mission taquerias.
"Indispensable for an informed culinary wandering." --Town & Country
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Draw Now: 30 Easy Exercises for Beginners
North Light Books Ruth Glenn Little
2009 ENGLISH
ISBN: 1581805950 78 pages PDF 7.23 MB
Think you can't draw? Think again! Decode the mysteries of realistic drawing with the 30 simple and fun exercises inside Draw Now.
Developed during 20+ years of successful teaching, Ruth Little's exercises begin with a pencil and a piece of paper and take you through the drawing process step by step. Follow these easy exercises to create believable pictures while learning the good habits that will lead to a lifetime of beautiful drawing. You don't need expensive materials or drawing experience - your desire to draw is enough!
30 easy exercises including:
Warm-Ups
Create Blind Contour Drawings
Draw in Perspective
Discover Negative Space
Use Value to Create Texture
Create Gesture Drawings
and more!
Transform yourself into an artist with these simple exercises and start drawing today. With Draw Now, all you need is a pencil.
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The Beauty Myth: How Images of Beauty Are Used Against Women
HarperCollins Publishers
Naomi Wolf
2002 ISBN : 0060512180 English 375 pages PDF 2.07 MB
In today's world, women have more power, legal recognition, and professional success than ever before. Alongside the evident progress of the women's movement, however, writer and journalist Naomi Wolf is troubled by a different kind of social control, which, she argues, may prove just as restrictive as the traditional image of homemaker and wife. It's the beauty myth, an obsession with physical perfection that traps the modern woman in an endless spiral of hope, self-consciousness, and self-hatred as she tries to fulfill society's impossible definition of "the flawless beauty." the beauty myth how images are used against women naomi wolf,
