Health Steps

Scientists estimate that in normal conditions a human being regularly has an average of 30,000 to 40,000 daily thoughts. And according to research, depression is always preceded by repetitive negative thinking and not vice versa, and reducing the number of negative thoughts per day actually reduces both the frequency and intensity of depressive feelings and emotions! These crucial findings constitute the starting point of the seven lessons and seven exercises contained in this beginner's guidebook, designed to help you break the habit of negative thinking now!

When the third Edition of Alcoholics Anonymous was published in 1976, 30 Personal Stories originally printed in the first and second editions were omitted to make room for new stories. Lost to posterity, these stories have remained unseen by millions who got sober using the third and fourth editions of the Big Book. Vital in both their content and message, these lost stories from the early decades of AA are no less powerful today than they were when first printed in 1939 or 1955. To listen to them now is to listen to them as brand-new stories of experience, strength, and hope.

More than 115 million Americans consider walking to be their primary mode of exercise, and the proven health benefits from walking well include cardiovascular health, dementia prevention, stress reduction, and more. Authors Michael J. Gelb and Bruce Fertman provide secrets, advice, and guidance on walking with pleasure, power, poise, and peace.

Do you find yourself needing constant reassurance to feel secure in your relationships? Do worries about your partner’s feelings dominate your thoughts? If so, you’re not alone. An anxious attachment style affects 20% of people, often stemming from early experiences of inconsistency, loss, or separation. It’s not your fault—but it doesn’t have to define you. With the right tools, you can break free from the fear of abandonment and build healthier, more secure relationships.

We suffer from the most insidious kind of addiction - one we don't even realize we have. It is the addiction to power itself. Both the Twelve Steps of recovery and the ancient teaching of Advaita reveal that powerlessness is the secret to genuine strength. The proposition that lasting peace in life can come through the recognition of complete personal powerlessness may seem counterintuitive and ultimately ridiculous. Yet, lasting peace is the miracle The Way of Powerlessness makes possible.

This provocative book reveals why sitting in front of a light box can increase your creativity more than listening to a Bach concerto as example. The author Shelley H. Carson, a Harvard psychologist, explains that creativity isn't something only scientists, investors, artists, writers, and musicians enjoy; in fact, all of us use our creative brains every day at home and at work. Each of us has the ability to increase our mental functioning and creativity by learning to move flexibly among several brain states.

In this book, Dr. Vuong offers pertinent psychological and self-improvement tips that are necessary for success after weight loss surgery, which is a rarely covered topic. Drawing on his professional experience working with obesity patients and his own personal journey for enlightenment, he has provided a concise yet profound manual for losing weight and gaining enlightenment.

Every day of every year, thousands of people start some type of weight-loss/transformation journey. Mind Over Weight is an important weapon to add to their arsenals. While eating the right food and exercising is critical to weight-loss success, Mind Over Weight helps listeners win the battle by getting everything in order above the neck. It will guide listeners to find their motivation, stick to a plan, and set the right goals.

How would you like to create a life you love? As the Visionary and CEO of Burn Boot Camp, one of the fastest growing health franchises in the world, co-founders Devan and Morgan Kline have spent years devising the ultimate plan to answer that question. Now, they share their all their best advice in Burn, your five point plan to stop self-sabotage and break bad habits like eating junk food, drinking too much, and not exercising enough. And once and for all, you can end your depression and experience greater happiness. Burn is a book for people who struggle with their self-improvement efforts.

The journey to understanding anxiety and depression begins here, in this comprehensive guide. Offering well-researched insights, practical tools, and unwavering support, this audiobook aims to shine a light on these mental health conditions.

Do you have a sweet tooth, and it is affecting your waistline? Are you trying to improve your health, but it is hard to resist those delicious cookies? You know you need to eat less sugar but don’t want to have a bland diet? Worry no more — let's tackle this sugar addiction together! Studies have shown that sugar has an addictive impact comparable to cocaine and morphine. So your willpower is not enough for you to win over the cravings. Instead, you need to strategize and have a clear plan to tackle your sugar addiction step by step. This book will give you all the information, tips, ...

Welcome to "Steps to Longevity: The Path to a Healthier, Longer Life," a comprehensive guide dedicated to exploring the profound impact walking has on our health and lifespan. In a world brimming with complex health advice and fitness trends, walking emerges as a refreshingly simple, yet incredibly powerful, tool in the quest for longevity. This book is born out of a desire to illuminate the often-underestimated benefits of walking, drawing upon cutting-edge research, expert insights, and practical wisdom to guide you on a transformative journey towards improved health and vitality. Walking...

The Ultimate Guide to Parenting Your Child with Autism (Ages 4 to 6) offers a clear, compassionate roadmap for calming chaos and building confidence.

No one can avoid gray hair and wrinkles, but what about preventing the brain from aging? Dr. Eric Braverman, "America's Brain Doctor" and best-selling author has created a simple, science-based plan that can help prevent the worst mental side effects of aging: memory loss, cognitive decline, and mood changes.

The Happy, Sober Solution is not just a way to break the cycle of alcohol addiction but a complete life overhaul. The end result being a return to the old, happy version of you. A you with more energy, better health, amazing relationships and starting everyday with vitality and excitement. Yes, I know it sound far too good to be true - but don't let that stop you taking a chance.

Are you tired of feeling stuck in old emotional patterns, struggling with trust, or battling self-doubt? It’s time to heal the wounded parts of your inner child and step into the life you deserve. Written by Rhea Jacobs, a Certified Clinical Trauma Professional and EMDR Therapist with over a decade of experience, this book is more than just a guide—it’s a transformative healing journey.

Do you suffer from an injury or chronic pain and need some relief? Do you want to do something that is natural and avoids taking medication? Many people who suffer from pain or injuries that are long-lasting, decide to move away from drugs as a solution to it. One of the most popular exercises to dealing with all manner of complaints is the practice of Pilates, a physical fitness system that was devised in the early 20th century and which has a proven track record that millions adhere to.

Colette Baron-Reid understands the real reason many of us struggle to lose weight and keep it off. It isn't that we don't know what to eat or that we don't have enough willpower; it's that we are responding to feeling too much. Weight Loss for People Who Feel Too Much focuses on the keys to weight loss for sensitive people: managing empathy, setting and maintaining healthy boundaries, eating to support well-being, and dealing with challenging situations that can trigger disordered eating.

Ninety-eight percent of all diets fail because they don't address the crux of the problem: emotional eating. In this revolutionary look at the close link between eating and emotions, Tricia Nelson guides you on a path of healing. These seven simple steps will transform your eating, cure your cravings, and help you regain happiness, confidence, and freedom. If you are an emotional eater, binge eater, food addict, or sugar addict or suffer from any kind of disordered eating, this book will revolutionize your relationship with food.

Anxiety is a very serious issue and especially the fear of illness is a real ordeal for many sufferers. But fear is also a feeling that every human being carries within him or her, which is vital or essential for survival and is stronger or weaker in each person depending on their personality. Fear drives, inspires, mobilizes one's own forces, leads to success, but can also make you sick - so sick that life becomes hell. Hypochondria - as the fear of illness is specifically called - is a phenomenon of completely exaggerated fears that can push sufferers to their limits.