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52 Small Changes: One Year to a Happier, Healthier You
Author/Actors/Director/etc.: Brett Blumenthal
Format: Paperback
Publisher: AmazonEncore (2012, Jan 3rd).
Pages: 380
Whether as New Year’s resolutions, birthday wishes, or daily promises, most everyone vows at some point to make a major life change. But change is easier said than done, especially when it comes to better managing our wellness amidst the chaos of everyday living. Fortunately, wellness coach and award-winning writer Brett Blumenthal has devised a way to inspire and motivate her readers to live healthier and make positive changes in their lives. Although Blumenthal’s method is not a quick fix, it is a surprisingly simple one: make one small change per week, for fifty-two weeks, and at the end of a year, you’ll be happier and healthier. After all, it is the small changes that are the most realistic, instead of trying to overhaul your lifestyle all at once. more
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The Everything Pregnancy Book: All you need to get you through the most important nine months of your life! (Everything Series)
Author/Actors/Director/etc.: Paula Ford-Martin
Format: Paperback
Publisher: Adams Media; 3 edition (2012, Jan 15th).
Pages: 352
You just got that positive pregnancy test and suddenly you feel lost in a sea of questions, concerns, what-ifs, and what-nows? To navigate this new world of body changes, blood tests, mood swings, and baby gear, you need a helpful guide that?s with you from the first positive test to the last push. Luckily, this is the ideal guide for soon-to-be moms who are unsure of what to do after they get the big news.Completely revised and packed with even more information, this month-by-month resource walks you through the different phases of pregnancy and offers practical advice on:Understanding physical and emotional changesSelecting the right diet for you and babyUnderstanding prenatal tests and screeningsChoosing the best labor and delivery optionsBudgeting for the new addition to the familyThis new edition also includes the latest information on nutrition, finding alternative care and treatments (yoga, anyone?), and checklists and worksheets to help parents-to-be plan for any occasion. more
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Life's Little Emergencies: A Handbook for Active Independent Seniors and Caregivers
Author/Actors/Director/etc.: Rod Brouhard
Format: Paperback
Publisher: Demos Health (2011, Dec 6th).
Pages: 250
This is the first aid book you'll want to read from cover to cover. Written in plain English with a touch of humor Life's Little Emergencies is a comprehensive medical crisis handbook for active independent seniors and caregivers alike.Life's Little Emergencies is written by a paramedic rather than a doctor. It provides real world tips on responding to unforeseen medical emergencies using modern techniques. This isn't a book for backpacking in the Himalayas; it's for taking care of yourself with today's tools and incorporates 911 and emergency medical services.The first aid section of the book covers techniques for conditions common to senior citizens: skin tears, fractures, and dehydration to name just a few. It also discusses life-saving techniques like CPR, bleeding control and the Heimlich Maneuver for all ages, not just seniors. more
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