Health & Wellness

Healthy at 100: How to Extend Your Life and Stay Fit!

24 Nov 07

Healthy at 100: How to Extend Your Life and Stay Fit!By John Robbins

This book provides insights into the lives of 4 different cultures and civilizations that are home to the world’s healthiest and longest living people. Discover the secrets of their longevity as Robbins brings you through their diet, lifestyle and thoughts about life.

Look out for Robbins’ analysis of food, nutrients and other aspects of life as he aims to bring on us on our path towards the “100” as well.

Hand Reflexology: Simple Routines for Health and Relaxation

24 Nov 07

Hand Reflexology: Simple Routines for Health and RelaxationBy Barbara & Kevin Kunz

Suffering from stress, headaches and backaches? Hand reflexology is one of the ways in which you can combat these health concerns. Practically everyone, from babies to the elderly, can enjoy the hand reflexology techniques reflected in this book.

The illustrations are so detailed that you will be able to master the techniques in no time. Learn how to give your love ones a soothing hand massage today or self-administer for your own relaxation.

Live Longer, Live Better: Taking Care of Your Health After 50

24 Nov 07

Live Longer, Live Better: Taking Care of Your Health After 50By Peter H. Gott

“Live Longer, Live Better” is written by America’s popular medical columnist, Dr. Peter Gott, and seeks to address the medical concerns of the elderly. Written in a “question and answer” style, Dr Gott covers a variety of issues that ranges from diabetes and cholesterol problems to alzheimer and depression.

Simple yet detailed answers were given for each query. In addition, there were also dedicated chapters on women’s health, men’s health, alternative therapies and end of life issues.

Stay Young with T’ai Chi: Flexible, Mobile, and Stress Free – After 50

24 Nov 07

Stay Young with T’ai Chi: Flexible, Mobile, and Stress Free – After 50By Ellae Elinwood

Other than stretching and toning the muscles, T’ai Chi also improves the overall function of the organs and mobility of joints. Some of the benefits you can enjoy include the reduction of anxiety and improved breath capacity.

Techniques on breathing, the sequence of movements, exercises and meditation are touched on in separate chapters which make learning T’ai Chi a breeze.

Yoga for 50+: Modified Poses & Techniques for a Safe Practice

24 Nov 07

Yoga for 50+: Modified Poses & Techniques for a Safe PracticeBy Richard Rosen

Yoga for 50+ introduces low impact and modified poses that will help stretch those muscles and keep you feeling refreshed. With easy to follow instructions and illustrations, you will be taken through a series of preparation exercises before tackling the different poses such as the Sun Salute, Hero Pose and Locust Pose.

In this book, Rosen also gave a brief history of yoga and the benefits of practicing it.