THE G-CONNECTION
In down-to-earth and understandable language. Peppered with firsthand anecdotes from astronauts and interesting stories of Vernikos’s own voyage of discovery, this book is both a fun and credible resource.
The excitement for her work and ideas comes across clearly and is contagious. The reader finishes the book knowing what to do differently in his or her daily life to slow down or even reverse the aging process.
“It is a treasure trove of ideas to a geriatrician”–Harold J. Guy, M.D., Professor of Geriatric Medicine, University of California San Diego Medical School, San Diego, California “The premise is plausible and the contents thoroughly referenced and well documented.
SITTING KILLS, MOVING HEALS: HOW EVERYDAY MOVEMENT WILL PREVENT PAIN, ILLNESS, AND EARLY DEATH — AND EXERCISE ALONE WON’T
This groundbreaking new medical work demonstrates how modern sedentary lifestyles contribute to poor health, obesity, and diabetes, and how health can be dramatically improved by continuous, low-intensity, movement that challenges the force of gravity.
Written for everyone who spends most of their lives sitting in chairs, at desks, and in cars, this practical, easy-to-follow action plan outlines simple gravity-challenging activities such as standing up frequently, stretching, walking, and dancing that are more healthful and effective than conventional diet and exercise regimens.
ADVENTURES IN CHOCOLATE: HAND-MADE TRUFFLES AT GEOFFROI
First ever published recipes for luscious Cherry Kirsch, all-white chocolate Cointreau truffles and many more, are yours to make and enjoy. “Adventures in Chocolate” is packed with stories of how Geoffrey & Joan Hazzan launched GEOFFROI, their chocolate and exclusive food shop, in North London’s Winchmore Hill, creating hand-made fresh cream truffles using no special equipment.
Original recipes were developed by NASA pharmacologist Joan, inspired by the tastes and needs of the shop’s aficionados. Among these were sugar-free diet truffles for diabetics and the first all-white chocolate truffle in Europe specially made for a migraine sufferer. The shop was a hub for fascinating and discriminating people all with a ready smile.
DESIGNED TO MOVE: THE SCIENCE-BACKED PROGRAM TO FIGHT SITTING DISEASE AND ENJOY LIFELONG HEALTH
Science has proven that sitting too much is bad for your health, but what can you do about it if you’re stuck at your desk all day? “Designed to Move” gives deskbound professionals a practical, easy-to-follow movement plan to fight the debilitating and life-shortening effects of sitting disease.
Written for everyone who spends most of their lives sitting in chairs, “Designed to Move” provides readers with a science-backed health program that helps people stay healthy while at work. Expanding upon her groundbreaking previous book, “Sitting Kills, Moving Heals,” Dr. Vernikos shows how developing simple new lifestyle habits at the office can reverse the symptoms of sitting disease and even aging itself, and lead to a life of bountiful health.
STRESS BEYOND 50: TOOLS & WISDOM FOR A HEALTHIER, LONGER LIFE
How many of you have ever been on a Roller Coaster? Did you love it? Was it Fun? or were you terrified? One person’s stress is another one’s fun. Were you on a Roller Coaster in the last year? Stress at one point of your life may be fun, and fear at another. What has changed? Not the Roller Coaster! There is no such thing as Good Stress or Bad Stress. Stress is life’s stimulus. It gives you your sense of fun and excitement. It’s the juice that helps an actor or an athlete step on a stage or a track and perform better.
It could also be a signal that your survival is in danger. You might be filled with fear, freeze in terror, try to escape and run away from the wild animal chasing you, from your teacher or boss who is chastising you.
Or you may take a stand, attack, fight for your survival, whether the threat is physical or psychological.