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It's that time of year, when everyone will be tacking new goals next week! Here's 2 new books that can help you on 2 important aspects, that can affect everything from sleeping, diet and more!
Synopsis:
Break the cycle of anxiety with the newly upgraded and expanded second edition.
After years of trying different therapies for his debilitating anxiety without success, Dr. Russell Kennedy had an epiphany: anxiety does not start in the brain.
Anxiety starts in the body, where trauma is stored and physical and emotional perception begin. Alarm bells originating in the body are what trigger those anxious thoughts that we call anxiety, and Russ realized that true healing starts only when we learn not to conflate the two. He understood that existing therapies focused only on the mind would never get to the root of the problem—at best, they could help manage symptoms, but they’d never truly heal anxiety.
Wanting to make a difference for the millions who suffer from anxiety disorder, Russ created Anxiety Rx, a book that blends his personal story with medical science, neuroscience, and developmental psychology. Readers learn how to sever the connection between the somatic alarm and the flood of anxious thoughts—in the process they begin to heal old trauma and gain a sense of control previously unknown.
Russ offers techniques not only for our thinking minds, but for our feeling bodies, changing not just our mindset, but our “body-set.” Unraveling the intricate relationship between anxiety, the body, and the mind, Anxiety Rx offers a profound path toward healing and growth.
After years of trying different therapies for his debilitating anxiety without success, Dr. Russell Kennedy had an epiphany: anxiety does not start in the brain.
Anxiety starts in the body, where trauma is stored and physical and emotional perception begin. Alarm bells originating in the body are what trigger those anxious thoughts that we call anxiety, and Russ realized that true healing starts only when we learn not to conflate the two. He understood that existing therapies focused only on the mind would never get to the root of the problem—at best, they could help manage symptoms, but they’d never truly heal anxiety.
Wanting to make a difference for the millions who suffer from anxiety disorder, Russ created Anxiety Rx, a book that blends his personal story with medical science, neuroscience, and developmental psychology. Readers learn how to sever the connection between the somatic alarm and the flood of anxious thoughts—in the process they begin to heal old trauma and gain a sense of control previously unknown.
Russ offers techniques not only for our thinking minds, but for our feeling bodies, changing not just our mindset, but our “body-set.” Unraveling the intricate relationship between anxiety, the body, and the mind, Anxiety Rx offers a profound path toward healing and growth.
Review:
What sometimes is lost in addressing Anxiety is the underlying causes and how it affects our bodies. Take a pill and it will all go away, says your doctor. But does it? NO, because the cause and effect is still there. By looking at a combination of Eastern and Western practices, Kennedy sought to find a solution for his anxiety, and ended finding something that works for others too (but which may not be YOUR solution, as his take depended on illegal drugs). This updated edition offers more insight to modern meds and techniques, as well. I do wish it had been edited down to about half, so be warned you may have to take it in small sittings, and he does offer alternatives from the illicit drug path, so there are valid concepts here for all. If you or a loved one suffers from anxiety, this might be the book that really helps you!
And Number 2:
Have you “tried everything” to change your body, but nothing seems to work anymore? Do you often blame “willpower” for your inability to stay consistent?
Synopsis:
From #1 bestselling author and registered dietitian Megan Hansen comes an actionable, step-by-step guide to help you lose weight—for good this time—by combining biology and neuroscience. Whether you’re looking to jump-start your health journey or revamp your existing one, Hansen will walk you through her road-tested Metabolism Makeover program to supercharge your body in this holistic, yearlong workbook.
Following the same steps Hansen has used to guide thousands of happy clients to lasting success, this workbook gives you exclusive access to the tools you’ll need to build a fully customized program, including:
- the science behind how your body truly works
- easy-to-implement micro habits that lead to long-term improvement
- delicious recipes and menus to help you maintain steady blood sugar levels
- exercises based on your unique strength goals that work with your existing schedule
- interactive check-ins to track your progress and help you feel supported
- real-life examples based on Megan’s more than eight thousand past clients—people just like you
Become one of Hansen’s thousands of success stories with this science-backed road map designed to empower you to make the best decisions possible for your body—and get the self-confidence, strength, and joy you deserve.
Review:
Taking the healthier approach, and looking at the whys behind overeating, combined with the science behind how our metabolism changes, and how we can re-ignite it, Hansen offers readers a way to get past weight loss plateaus and blocks and find the way to a new healthier life, by making small changes that cause big changes in our body, which will eventually lead to weight loss. NOT a quick fix book, this workbook lets you take things step by step, to end up at your goal, as a much healthier person! This is the lifestyle changer diet book, not a fad diet one! So start with this book to set your new year goals, and you'll be on the right track!
About the Authors:
RUSSELL KENNEDY, MD is a physician, neuroscientist, certified yoga and meditation teacher, and a professional stand-up comedian. For over a decade he was a doctor by day, and a stand-up comedian by night. He specializes in non-traditional treatments for anxiety disorders and he himself is a chronic worrier in recovery. He is married to Somatic Trauma Therapist Cynthia Solylo-Kennedy and is father to two step-sons, one daughter, two grandkids, and two Labradoodles. His hobbies are playing acoustic, electric, and classical guitar, golf, and hypochondriasis.
MEGAN HANSEN, a registered dietitian nutritionist, is the founder and CEO of Metabolism Makeover—a virtual nutrition-coaching business with a focus on weight loss and metabolic health. With a community of almost 40 dietitians and over 6,000 thousand past and present clients, Hansen’s company is dedicated to helping clients learn how to change their relationship with food so that they can lose the weight—and the food anxiety—and keep it off for good. As a speaker and industry leader, Megan has been featured in EatingWell, Martha Stewart Living magazine, and the Skinny Confidential. She lives in Atlanta, Georgia.
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