books about: stress

books about: stress

books:

Stress

Adrenal Fatigue: The 21st Century Stress Syndrome

James L. Wilson

Smart Publications, 2002

Must Read
This book is a must read because adrenal health is an issue that is largely ignored by today's pill pushing Drs.. The book addesses some of the most important features of hormonal health for both men and women. You will be amazed to learn how many symptoms and ...

Getting Things Done: The Art of Stress-Free Productivity

David Allen

Penguin (Non-Classics), 2002

Multitude of Great Tips
The book's intro statement says it all. "It's possible for a person to have an overwhelming number of thigns to do and still function productively with a clear head and a positive sense of relaxed control." I'm sure most of us feel like we have too many things to do. I ...

The Mind-Beauty Connection: 9 Days to Reverse Stress Aging and Reveal More Youthful, Beautiful Skin

Amy Wechsler

Free Press, 2008

Your Skin--A Mind-Beauty Connection
From: www.BasilAndSpice.com A FirstLook Feature Book Review: The Mind-Beauty Connection: 9 Days to Reverse Stress, Aging and Reveal More Youthful, Beautiful Skin (Free Press, 2008) by Amy Weschler, M.D. Author Amy Weschler is one of only two physicians in the ...

The Anxiety & Phobia Workbook, Fourth Edition

Edmund J. Bourne

New Harbinger Publications, 2005

Real help is in this book
Very comprehensive and detailed description on many aspects of dealing with anxiety and phobia. From physical and mental, all the explanations, the exercises and workshops, and the advice and examples will help you get back on the road to recovery. Book recommended by ...

I.O.U.S.A.: One Nation. Under Stress. In Debt.

Addison Wiggin, Kate Incontrera

Wiley, 2008

Perfect Education about the Current State of Affairs
What a great read. I think what I like about this book is the format and the perfect level of detail. If you are looking for a scholarly analysis of our debt situation, keep looking. But if you are "ordinary" like me, this should keep you intrigued. I like the way ...

The Miracle Ball Method: Relieve Your Pain, Reshape Your Body, Reduce Your Stress [2 Miracle Balls Included]

Elaine Petrone

Workman Publishing Company, 2003

Using Miracle Balls as part of shoulder rehab
I broke my left shoulder and had to go to physical therapy. My therapist would do trigger release to loosen up the tight muscles. Additionally, she gave me some stretches and exercises to help rehab the muscles. Although I am not 100% range of motion, she was ...

Full Catastrophe Living: Using the Wisdom of Your Body and Mind to Face Stress, Pain, and Illness

Jon Kabat-Zinn

Delta, 1990

Healing for the Heart and Head
I bought this book in the middle of a year-long battle with insomnia--not the typical life-changing trauma that brings many others to this book, but insomnia destroyed me both physically and emotionally. My doctor suggested anti-depressants, and a friend suggested Full ...

Spark: The Revolutionary New Science of Exercise and the Brain

John J. Ratey

Little, Brown and Company, 2008

This book could change your life
John Ratey is well known for his groundbreaking work on Attention Deficit Disorder. He coauthored the book, "Driven to Distraction" with Ed Hallowell. His newest book is "Spark- The Revolutionary New Science of Exercise and the Brain." I found Spark a fascinating read. ...

Real Life: Preparing for the 7 Most Challenging Days of Your Life

Dr. Phil McGraw

Free Press, 2008

Brilliant so far :-0
While I'm not quite at the end right now, (38 pages left) I find this book brilliant. It is such a big help and great tool for practically everybody. It's a little bit like a manual for your life, just like you'd get a car manual in your new car or a manual on how to ...

Who Moved My Cheese?: An Amazing Way to Deal with Change in Your Work and in Your Life

Spencer Johnson

G. P. Putnam's Sons, 1998

GREAT eye openner
The book opens up awareness of possible change(s) that are needed in ANY organization. GREAT eye openner

Wherever You Go, There You Are: Mindfulness Meditation in Everyday Life

Jon Kabat-zinn

Hyperion, 2005

6 stars
For someone growing up from a Buddhist culture, I feel the author has captured the essence of meditation. Specifically, the author reminds to practice meditation without feeling that you are better than everyone else, which is what I have felt. He also suggests to ...

Crucial Confrontations

Kerry Patterson, Joseph Grenny, ...

McGraw-Hill, 2004

Daily problems solutions
Confrontations with other people's ideas, opinions and actions are part of a daily routine. Books like "Crucial Confrontations" show us how it looks like when stakes are high and results could strongly influence our lives. Having such book "on our side" help us to ...

Mindfulness for Beginners

Jon Kabat-Zinn

Sounds True, 2006

Strongly reccommend this product
While going through classes to try and grasp this concept I still could not grasp the practice. This CD made things so clear. It is extremely helpful & informative. I appreciate the authors tone and easy to follow language! I will probably purchase follow up ...

The Spectrum: A Scientifically Proven Program to Feel Better, Live Longer, Lose Weight, and Gain Health

Dean Ornish

Ballantine Books, 2007

Common-sense Approach to Living
I loved this book by Dean Ornish. I have read a lot of health articles and books, but I always look for fresh perspectives or new information to stay motivated. This book had a well-rounded, sensical approach to eating and living. The information was convincing because ...

The Relaxation & Stress Reduction Workbook (New Harbinger Self-Help Workbook)

Martha Davis, Elizabeth Robbins Eshelman, ...

New Harbinger Publications, 2008

Doug
This is a great book. I've used previous editions, but the editing and change in text formatting make this edition more user friendly. It is complete and references ways to explore the techniques described. Perhaps the editors could make parts of it avaiable in an MP3 ...