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Book Reviews
Book Reviews: 06 Aug - 12 Aug 2007

  1. The force program-The proven way to fight cancer through physical activity and exercise
  2. The unbalanced mind
  3. Raising resilient children
  4. The five elements of self healing-Using Chinese medicine for maximum immunity, wellness and health
  5. Stupid things parents do to mess up their kids
  6. Secrets of the baby whisperer-How to calm, connect and communicate with your baby


1) The force program-The proven way to fight cancer through physical activity and exercise

The book contains ways to boost one's overall health & wellbeing. Maximize one's body's ability to fight disease, feel stronger and become fitter. The FORCE program works in tandem with traditional cancer treatments to speed recovery, prevent recurrence, and put one back in control of one's life. Designed for easy at home use, step by step exercises are tailored to the needs and abilities of all patients. The book also contains nutritional advice and outlines ways to maximize the body's ability to fight cancer and also a complete guide to stress management, helps improve responses to pain, tension, and upsetting situations.

Authors: Jeff Berman,Fran Mason, and John Hanc
Publishers: Ballantine Books
Date of Publication: 2003
No. of pages: 188


2) The unbalanced mind

The book is an essential reading for anyone who wishes to be informed about the public debate on mental illness.

Authors: Julian Leff
Publishers: Phoenix
Date of Publication: 2001
No. of pages: 184


3) Raising resilient children

The book fosters strength, hope and optimism in children. The author explains why some kids are able to overcome overwhelming obstacles while others become victims of early experiences and environments. The author, a psychologist, has developed effective strategies to prepare one's children for the challenges of today's complicated, ever-changing world. It is an engaging and wise work filled with vivid anecdotes from the authors own practices that will inspire parents and anyone concerned about today's youth.

Authors: Robert Brooks and Sam Goldstein
Publishers: Contemporary Books
Date of Publication: 2001
No. of pages: 317


4) The five elements of self healing-Using Chinese medicine for maximum immunity, wellness and health

The book explores the five element system, the unique classification & diagnostic system that is the basis of traditional Chinese medicine. It teaches readers how to identify which of the 5 elements i.e. wood, fire, earth, metal & water most directly influences their physical, emotional and spiritual beings and which imbalances in these energies can lead to particular physical, emotional & spiritual disorders. The authors give detailed suggestions for restoring mind-body harmony and maintaining immunity and wellness, including stress reduction techniques, dietary and exercise regimens, and the use of Chinese and Western herbs, nutritional supplements, and acupressure.

Authors: Jason Elias and Katherine Ketcham
Publishers: Harmony books
Date of Publication: 1998
No. of pages: 422


5) Stupid things parents do to mess up their kids

The book covers all aspects of parenting and also tackles the cultural and societal concerns as abortion, modern sexuality, drug and alcohol use, violence, discipline, and a child's right to privacy. The author's compelling evidence for the wide spread neglect of America's children and convincingly condemns the numerous rationalizations to excuse it.

Authors: Dr.Laura Schlessinger
Publishers: Cliff Street Books
Date of Publication: 2000
No. of pages: 267


6) Secrets of the baby whisperer-How to calm, connect and communicate with your baby

The author in the book gives the ability to understand one's Baby's every coo and cry, so that they could tell immediately if the baby was hungry, tired, in real distress, or just in need of little TLC. The book promises parents not only a healthier, happier baby but a more relaxed and happy household as well.

Authors: Tracy Hogg with Melinda Blau
Publishers: Ballantine books
Date of Publication: 2001
No. of pages: 287

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