Health
Hidden Valley Road : inside the mind of an American family
Robert Kolker
616.890092 /Kolker
Health, Biographies
"Don and Mimi Galvin seemed to be living the American dream. After World War II, Don's work with the Air Force brought them to Colorado, where their twelve children perfectly spanned the baby boom: the oldest born in 1945, the youngest in 1965. In those years, there was an established script for a family like the Galvins--aspiration, hard work, upward mobility, domestic harmony--and they worked hard to play their parts. But behind the scenes was a different story: psychological breakdown, sudden shocking violence, hidden abuse. By the mid-1970s, six of the ten Galvin boys, one after the other, were diagnosed as schizophrenic. How could all this happen to one family? What took place inside the house on Hidden Valley Road was so extraordinary that the Galvins became one of the first families to be studied by the National Institutes of Mental Health. Their story offers a shadow history of the science of schizophrenia, from the era of institutionalization, lobotomy, and the schizophrenogenic mother, to the search for genetic markers for the disease, always amidst profound disagreements about the nature of the illness itself. And unbeknownst to the Galvins, samples of their DNA informed decades of genetic research that continues today, offering paths to treatment, prediction, and even eradication of the disease for future generations. With clarity and compassion, bestselling and award-winning author Robert Kolker uncovers one family's unforgettable legacy of suffering, love and hope"--
Ask a queer chick : a guide to sex, love, and life for girls who dig girls
Lindsay King-Miller
eBOOK
LGBTQ+, Nonfiction, Health, Self Help
Ask a Queer Chick is a guide to sex, love, and life for lesbian, gay, bi, and queer women. Based on the popular advice column for Fusion.net, but featuring entirely new content, Ask a Queer Chick cuts through all of the bizarre conditioning imparted by parents, romantic comedies, and The L Word to help queer readers and their straight/cis friends navigate this changing world. Offering advice on everything from coming out to getting your first gay haircut to walking down the aisle, Ask a Queer Chick is a positive, down-to-earth guide that will resonate with readers of Dan Savage and Cheryl Strayed's Tiny Beautiful Things.
Added by Candice
Fast food nation : the dark side of the all-American meal
Eric Schlosser
eBOOK
Health
Learn some origin stories and trivia of iconic brands and an American way of life! Also, be depressed. -Anne W
Do your om thing : bending yoga tradition to fit your modern life
Rebecca Pacheco
eBOOK
Nonfiction, Sports, Health
I haven’t read this book, but I like the idea of adapting yoga to fit my lifestyle. I’ve been doing yoga to exercise and deal with stress lately, and I want to learn more about it. This book seems like the perfect mix of learning about tradition and learning how to update it. -Hanna
Kiss the ground : how the food you eat can reverse climate change, heal your body & ultimately save our world
Joshua Tickell
631.584 /Tickell
Nonfiction, Science, Health
"Discover the hidden power soil has to reverse climate change, and how a regenerative farming diet not only delivers us better health and wellness, but also rebuilds our most precious resource--the very ground that feeds us. Josh Tickell, one of America's most celebrated documentary filmmakers and director of Fuel, has dedicated most of his life to saving the environment. Now, in Kiss the Ground, he explains an incredible truth: by changing our diets to a soil-nourishing, regenerative agriculture diet, we can reverse global warming, harvest healthy, abundant food, and eliminate the poisonous substances that are harming our children, pets, bodies, and ultimately our planet. Through fascinating and accessible interviews with celebrity chefs, ranchers, farmers, and top scientists, this remarkable book, soon to be a full-length documentary film produced by Leonardo DiCaprio will teach you how to become an agent in humanity's single most important and time sensitive mission. Reverse climate change and effectively save the world--all through the choices you make in how and what to eat"--
Added by Candice
The complete diabetes cookbook : the healthy way to eat the foods you love
America's Test Kitchen (Firm)
641.56314 /America's
Cookbooks, Health
"Eating healthfully plays a big role in managing diabetes. America's Test Kitchen's mission is to encourage home cooks to get into the kitchen with 400-plus meticulously developed and tested recipes that maximize healthy ingredients and flavor and limit unhealthy carbs and fats, sodium, and added sugars. Each recipe lists complete nutritional information for easy reference. Enjoy every meal with fresh creative recipes for satisfying breakfasts, weeknight-friendly dinners, holiday celebrations, and even snacks and the occasional sweet treat." -- Back cover.
Diabetic-friendly recipes for every meal, with nutritional breakdowns, from the knowledgeable and trusted America's Test Kitchen. -Candice
The DASH diet Mediterranean solution : the best eating plan to control your weight and improve your health for life
Marla Heller
616.132 /Heller
Cookbooks, Health
The DASH diet has been a staple of the dieting world, recommended by doctors, nutritionists, and crowned the US News and World Report's #1 best diet for 8 years in a row. But popular tastes and medical guidelines have evolved, and The Dash Diet Mediterranean Solution presents a new approach to the time tested diet program that highlights the benefits of whole foods. Marla Heller, MS RD has overhauled the DASH plan to reflect the latest, cutting-edge research on hypertension, diabetes, depression, and other health issues that impact millions of Americans. Meal planning gets a new focus on unprocessed foods (less sugar free jello, more fresh fruits!), seafood options, and even a whole section examining vegan and vegetarian choices. Filled with four weeks of menus and tons of strategies and research, the Dash Diet Mediterranean Solution offers readers a new approach to their best health the DASH diet way.
A cookbook for those who are aiming to lower or keep their blood pressure in check, with a Mediterranean twist. -Candice
Made whole : more than 145 anti-inflammatory keto-paleo recipes to nourish you from the inside out
Cristina Curp
641.56383 /Curp
Cookbooks, Health
"Made Whole is a comprehensive cookbook and resource guide that combines the Paleo approach with the low-carb/ketogenic diet, using only whole, natural, unprocessed ingredients. Cristina includes all the tools you need to be successful on a ketogenic diet, along with advice and how-tos for using the keto template to eat intuitively and develop a personalized nutrition plan based on your unique needs. Each recipe is free of grain, gluten, sugar, and dairy, along with nuts, starches, nightshades, and alcohol--making this a perfect cookbook for those following keto, Paleo, low-carb, AIP, or allergen-free diets" --
This cookbook hits the trifecta! Paleo, low-carb, and gut-friendly recipes for the whole-food enthusiast. -Candice
Meals that heal : 100+ everyday anti-inflammatory recipes in 30 minutes or less : gut health, brain health, cancer prevention, heart health
Carolyn Williams
641.5631 /Williams
Cookbooks, Health
Inflammation has recently become a hot topic in terms of overall body health, and the recipes in this book will help you gain an understanding of what foods and meals can help to fight it. -Candice
The nutrient-dense kitchen : 125 autoimmune paleo recipes for deep healing and vibrant health
Mickey Trescott
641.5638 /Trescott
Cookbooks, Health
Our food system is flooded with high-energy foods, but these products only serve to fill us up and offer close to nothing in the way of true nourishment. Trescott shows that nutrient density in the diet impacts both the outcome of chronic illness and the prevention of future disease. She starts with a comprehensive tour of nutrients that are essential for both optimal health and deep healing, and provides an overview of Autoimmune Protocol details; as tips for setting up your kitchen to cook whole foods; and recipes, meal plans, and shopping lists. --
This book offers recipes that aim to boost the autoimmune system naturally, keeping you healthy from the inside-out. -Candice
I read this author's other book, Lost Girls, a A literary account of the lives and presumed serial killings of five Craigslist prostitutes. I was impressed by his level of detail, and this story follows suit. A fascinating dive into the genetics and behavioral proclivities of sufferers of schizophrenia, as well as a detailed history and exploration of the diagnosis and treatment of this disease. Fascinatingly enough, six of the ten boys in one large family, the Galvins, one after the other, were diagnosed as schizophrenic. This story is tragic and heartbreaking but provides some clarity into one of the most misunderstood diseases in existence. -Mari