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Flat Belly Anti-Inflammatory Diet for Beginners
- Simple and Affordable Tips to Reduce Bloating, Improve Gut Health, and Boost Longevity & Vitality
- By: Dr. Amanda Borre DC
- Narrated by: Brieanna Johnson
- Length: 3 hrs and 59 mins
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Unleash the power of Flat Belly Anti-Inflammatory Diet: Discover how to revolutionize your gut health, flatten your stomach, and enjoy a longer, more vibrant life, even if you’ve struggled with diets before. Are you ready to embark on a life-changing journey towards boosted energy, svelte body, and a powerful mind? Tired of expensive or complicated instructions, finally craving to have total control over your health? Are you curious about the buzz around Anti-Inflammatory Diets but don't know where to start?
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brilliant
- By Shaznay on 09-15-24
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Nourishing Traditions
- The Cookbook that Challenges Politically Correct Nutrition and the Diet Dictocrats
- By: Sally Fallon, Mary G. Enig
- Narrated by: Camille Mazant
- Length: 22 hrs and 22 mins
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This well-researched, thought-provoking audio guide to traditional foods contains a startling message: Animal fats and cholesterol are not villains but vital factors in the diet, necessary for normal growth, proper function of the brain and nervous system, protection from disease and optimum energy levels. Sally Fallon dispels the myths of the current low-fat fad in this practical, entertaining guide to a can-do diet that is both nutritious and delicious.
By: Sally Fallon, and others
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The Mind-Gut Connection
- The Pathway to Inner Harmony Strengthen Clarity, Exude Confidence and Elevate Balance in Your Life in 30 Days or Less!
- By: Cherish Dutro
- Narrated by: Lisa Reichert
- Length: 4 hrs and 12 mins
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Discover unique insights and practical steps that have helped many achieve lasting health improvements through the mind-gut connection.
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Eye-Opening and Informative
- By Andy.H on 09-14-24
By: Cherish Dutro
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The Liver and Gallbladder Miracle Cleanse
- An All-Natural, at-Home Flush to Purify and Rejuvenate Your Body
- By: Andreas Moritz
- Narrated by: Sean Pratt
- Length: 7 hrs and 33 mins
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Most people unknowingly suffer from a dangerous buildup of gallstones in the liver and gallbladder. These stones clog up the body’s cleansing organs, creating a toxic environment incapable of maintaining good health. You become fatigued, your tissues inflame, you gain weight, and your immune system stops fighting off illness and disease. Now, The Liver and Gallbladder Miracle Cleanse teaches you how to easily and painlessly remove gallstones in the comfort of your own home.
By: Andreas Moritz
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Extreme Weight Loss Hypnosis for Women
- Transform Your Body Naturally with Gastric Band Affirmations and Powerful Meditations to Conquer Emotional Eating, Food Addiction and Rapidly Burn Fat
- By: Kelly Robins
- Narrated by: Aracelis Gotay
- Length: 5 hrs and 11 mins
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Fed up with the yo-yo diet cycle and never-ending hunger? Years of conditioning have your mind working against you. But here's the good news: there's a powerful secret weapon! Hypnosis can actually reprogram your brain for effortless weight loss.
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Life-Changing Hypnosis for Lasting Weight Loss
- By Knowledge1000 on 09-09-24
By: Kelly Robins
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John Mcdougall, the doctor who fought for you
- The greatest doctor who ever lived
- By: Peter Rogers
- Narrated by: Virtual Voice
- Length: 6 hrs and 26 mins
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John Mcdougall MD is the greatest doctor who ever lived, because he cured more patients than anyone else. He is most famous for showing that the low fat, starch based, whole food, vegan diet, with no oils was the best diet, and greatly helps prevent obesity, hypertension, diabetes, atherosclerosis, heart disease, impotence, constipation, abdominal pressure sydrome, and many other diseases including most autoimmune diseases. He knows the medical and nutrition literature better than anyone else. He tells the truth about nutrition and health. "People ask if they can ever be healthy again? I ...
By: Peter Rogers
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Flat Belly Anti-Inflammatory Diet for Beginners
- Simple and Affordable Tips to Reduce Bloating, Improve Gut Health, and Boost Longevity & Vitality
- By: Dr. Amanda Borre DC
- Narrated by: Brieanna Johnson
- Length: 3 hrs and 59 mins
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Unleash the power of Flat Belly Anti-Inflammatory Diet: Discover how to revolutionize your gut health, flatten your stomach, and enjoy a longer, more vibrant life, even if you’ve struggled with diets before. Are you ready to embark on a life-changing journey towards boosted energy, svelte body, and a powerful mind? Tired of expensive or complicated instructions, finally craving to have total control over your health? Are you curious about the buzz around Anti-Inflammatory Diets but don't know where to start?
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brilliant
- By Shaznay on 09-15-24
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Nourishing Traditions
- The Cookbook that Challenges Politically Correct Nutrition and the Diet Dictocrats
- By: Sally Fallon, Mary G. Enig
- Narrated by: Camille Mazant
- Length: 22 hrs and 22 mins
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This well-researched, thought-provoking audio guide to traditional foods contains a startling message: Animal fats and cholesterol are not villains but vital factors in the diet, necessary for normal growth, proper function of the brain and nervous system, protection from disease and optimum energy levels. Sally Fallon dispels the myths of the current low-fat fad in this practical, entertaining guide to a can-do diet that is both nutritious and delicious.
By: Sally Fallon, and others
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The Mind-Gut Connection
- The Pathway to Inner Harmony Strengthen Clarity, Exude Confidence and Elevate Balance in Your Life in 30 Days or Less!
- By: Cherish Dutro
- Narrated by: Lisa Reichert
- Length: 4 hrs and 12 mins
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Discover unique insights and practical steps that have helped many achieve lasting health improvements through the mind-gut connection.
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Eye-Opening and Informative
- By Andy.H on 09-14-24
By: Cherish Dutro
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The Liver and Gallbladder Miracle Cleanse
- An All-Natural, at-Home Flush to Purify and Rejuvenate Your Body
- By: Andreas Moritz
- Narrated by: Sean Pratt
- Length: 7 hrs and 33 mins
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Most people unknowingly suffer from a dangerous buildup of gallstones in the liver and gallbladder. These stones clog up the body’s cleansing organs, creating a toxic environment incapable of maintaining good health. You become fatigued, your tissues inflame, you gain weight, and your immune system stops fighting off illness and disease. Now, The Liver and Gallbladder Miracle Cleanse teaches you how to easily and painlessly remove gallstones in the comfort of your own home.
By: Andreas Moritz
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Extreme Weight Loss Hypnosis for Women
- Transform Your Body Naturally with Gastric Band Affirmations and Powerful Meditations to Conquer Emotional Eating, Food Addiction and Rapidly Burn Fat
- By: Kelly Robins
- Narrated by: Aracelis Gotay
- Length: 5 hrs and 11 mins
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Fed up with the yo-yo diet cycle and never-ending hunger? Years of conditioning have your mind working against you. But here's the good news: there's a powerful secret weapon! Hypnosis can actually reprogram your brain for effortless weight loss.
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Life-Changing Hypnosis for Lasting Weight Loss
- By Knowledge1000 on 09-09-24
By: Kelly Robins
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John Mcdougall, the doctor who fought for you
- The greatest doctor who ever lived
- By: Peter Rogers
- Narrated by: Virtual Voice
- Length: 6 hrs and 26 mins
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John Mcdougall MD is the greatest doctor who ever lived, because he cured more patients than anyone else. He is most famous for showing that the low fat, starch based, whole food, vegan diet, with no oils was the best diet, and greatly helps prevent obesity, hypertension, diabetes, atherosclerosis, heart disease, impotence, constipation, abdominal pressure sydrome, and many other diseases including most autoimmune diseases. He knows the medical and nutrition literature better than anyone else. He tells the truth about nutrition and health. "People ask if they can ever be healthy again? I ...
By: Peter Rogers
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Just One Heart
- A Cardiologist’s Guide to Healing, Health, and Happiness
- By: Jonathan Fisher
- Narrated by: Jonathan Fisher
- Length: 10 hrs and 45 mins
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In Just One Heart, Dr. Jonathan Fisher, a cardiologist and mindfulness teacher, reveals an integrated approach to wholehearted living and shares the "seven timeless traits of the heart" for holistic health and vitality. Bridging the gap between Western science and Eastern wisdom, this book empowers listeners with simple tools and daily practices to manage stress, cultivate lasting joy, and connect with what truly matters.
By: Jonathan Fisher
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Fasting After Fifty
- A Guide to Intermittent Fasting for Women and Men: Weight Loss, Anti-Aging, Balance Health, Mind, Body
- By: SB Wade
- Narrated by: Lucinda Gainey
- Length: 4 hrs and 49 mins
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Most adults over 50 are trying to find their footing in the ever-evolving world of health and wellness. This sometimes almost feels like an uphill battle. But here's the good news: What if there was a simpler approach to effective weight management, optimized health, and hormonal balance? An approach tailored to fit into your lifestyle effortlessly. Introducing your guide to mastering Intermittent Fasting after Fifty, the blueprint for sustainable health management for men and women navigating life’s second half.
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Get control of your health
- By John Ross on 09-19-24
By: SB Wade
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The Kitchen Healer
- The Journey to Becoming You
- By: Jules Blaine Davis
- Narrated by: Jules Blaine Davis
- Length: 8 hrs
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All the ways you live and love begin in your kitchen. And it’s in the kitchen where you’ll find the way to your true self. A place to nourish your being and heal with the freedom, beauty and permission you have always longed for. With The Kitchen Healer, Jules Blaine Davis invites you into the messy beauty of her healing kitchen and asks, 'What are you really hungry for?'
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Rapid Weight Loss Hypnosis for Women
- The Best Hypnotherapy Techniques to Lose Weight, Overcome Emotional Eating, Stops Food Addiction, Appetite Control and to Get a Weight Loss Mindset
- By: Helen Hill
- Narrated by: Claire Turner
- Length: 10 hrs and 10 mins
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This audiobook harnesses the power of hypnosis to help you make lasting changes. Designed to target the mind, behavior, and body holistically, it guides you through tailored hypnosis sessions to instill healthy habits, overcome challenges like binge eating and sugar cravings, and build a mindset for long-term success.
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Complete and Effective audiobook
- By Kebbie R Edwards on 09-17-24
By: Helen Hill
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Body Confident
- Unlock the Secret to Strength, Independence, and Lifelong Badassery Using the F2 Method
- By: Bronson Dant
- Narrated by: Bronson Dant
- Length: 5 hrs and 17 mins
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Body Confident is written using over 10 years of clinical experience identifying what makes the most successful body transformations happen. It lays out proven concepts and a method that you can follow to completely change your life around. With practical guidance and a no-nonsense approach, this book cuts through the noise of fad diets, unsustainable exercise routines, and conflicting advice.
By: Bronson Dant
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Your Blood Type, Your Life
- A Complete Guide to Health, Diet, and Fitness
- By: Norris Elliott
- Narrated by: Virtual Voice
- Length: 3 hrs and 33 mins
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Book Description ✔ Discover the Secret to Health, Weight Loss, and Longevity with Your Blood Type! Are you tired of diets that don’t work? Struggling to lose weight despite your best efforts? Unlock the power of your unique biological blueprint with “Your Blood Type, Your Life: A Complete Guide to Health, Diet, and Fitness.” This comprehensive guide goes beyond the basics of the Blood Type Diet to provide you with a personalized approach to health and wellness. Whether you’re Type O, A, B, or AB, this book offers tailored advice on diet, exercise, and lifestyle changes that can ...
By: Norris Elliott
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Jugos para principiantes
- Recetas fáciles y deliciosas de jugos para perder peso, recuperar energía, desintoxicarse, combatir el envejecimiento y mucho más
- By: Dana Dittman
- Narrated by: Virtual Voice
- Length: 2 hrs and 46 mins
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¡Recetas fáciles y efectivas de limpieza a base de jugos para perder peso y desintoxicarse! ¿Buscas una manera fácil y deliciosa de mejorar tu salud y tu bienestar? ¿Quieres deshacerte rápidamente de los kilos no deseados sin hacer grandes cambios en tu dieta? ¿Alguna vez has querido probar una limpieza a base de jugos pero no sabías cómo hacerlo? Si has respondido qtue "¡Sí!" a estas preguntas, ¡este es el libro para ti! Los jugos son una manera excelente y fácil de obtener todos los nutrientes que tu cuerpo necesita. Se ha demostrado que estas dietas ayudan a perder peso, ...
By: Dana Dittman
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Reset, Nourish, Burn
- By: Susie Burrell, Leanne Ward
- Narrated by: Susie Burrell, Leanne Ward
- Length: 6 hrs and 4 mins
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This science-backed guide is complete with easy-to-make, nutritionally balanced meal plans, and filled with helpful case studies to illustrate the powerful effects of Susie and Leanne's dietary coaching. And just as they do every week on their podcast The Nutrition Couch, Australia's #1 nutrition podcast, Leanne and Susie bust the myths, investigate the trends and share the latest nutritional research we can apply in our own lives.
By: Susie Burrell, and others
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Burn Fat Fast: Rapid Results
- The Secret to Fast and Sustainable Weight Loss
- By: Charles Martin
- Narrated by: Stephanie J. Carpenter
- Length: 1 hr and 23 mins
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"Rapid Results: The Secret to Fast and Sustainable Weight Loss" is a comprehensive guide that unveils the key principles and strategies for achieving quick and lasting weight loss. Authored by a team of experts in nutrition, fitness, and behavior change, the book aims to provide listeners with a practical and science-based approach to shedding excess pounds efficiently. The book begins by debunking common myths surrounding weight loss and emphasizes the importance of adopting a holistic mindset that considers both physical and mental well-being.
By: Charles Martin
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La felicidad del ayuno
- Cómo ganamos si renunciamos a algo
- By: Raimund Wilhelmi
- Narrated by: Juan Miguel Diéz
- Length: 3 hrs and 52 mins
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Ayunar es mucho más que renunciar, es la experiencia de la plenitud. Un audiolibro introductorio a la esencia del ayuno, basado en las lecciones del doctor Otto Buchinger, pionero en el tema hace cien años. En este manual se explican los antecedentes del ayuno terapéutico de forma sencilla y amena. Mientras hoy en día, para muchas personas, el ayuno es únicamente una forma rápida de perder peso, el autor deja claro que este es solo un efecto secundario del ayuno terapéutico, que en realidad va mucho más allá y está relacionado con el alma y el espíritu.
By: Raimund Wilhelmi
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Mindset, Meals, and Movement
- Your 8-Week Journey to a Healthier Life
- By: Crystal Hutchinson
- Narrated by: Virtual Voice
- Length: 4 hrs and 30 mins
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Mindset, Meals, and Movement: Your 8-Week Journey to a Healthier Life is your comprehensive guide to transforming your body, mind, and lifestyle. This book offers a holistic approach to wellness, combining mindset shifts, nutritious meal plans, and effective movement strategies to help you achieve sustainable health goals. Over eight weeks, you’ll learn how to reframe your mindset, create balanced and delicious meals, and incorporate movement into your daily routine—whether you live in an urban, suburban, or rural environment. Designed for busy individuals and families, this guide ...
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Mediterranean Diet 101
- A Beginners Cookbook, Quick and Easy Budget-Friendly Recipes, Everyday Ingredients, and a 30-Day Meal Plan for Vibrant Health
- By: Anastasia Myshuk
- Narrated by: anita goodman
- Length: 10 hrs
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Are you tired of diets promising overnight transformations? Discover the Mediterranean Diet! Designed for beginners, this guide focuses on simplicity and flavor. Embrace a healthier life today!
By: Anastasia Myshuk
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Superfoods Unleashed
- How to Boost Your Health with Nature's Most Powerful Foods
- By: Crystal Hutchinson
- Narrated by: Virtual Voice
- Length: 2 hrs and 40 mins
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Unlock the extraordinary health benefits of nature's most powerful foods with Superfoods Unleashed: How to Boost Your Health with Nature's Most Powerful Foods by Crystal Hutchinson, JD. This comprehensive guide dives deep into the science and transformative potential of superfoods, offering practical advice on how to seamlessly integrate them into your daily life. Whether your goal is weight loss, improved digestion, enhanced mental clarity, or a stronger immune system, this book provides you with the tools, recipes, and strategies to achieve lasting results. Inside, you'll discover: ...
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The Ultimate Anti-Inflammatory Diet for Beginners
- By: George Alfred Artz
- Narrated by: Jonny Unitus
- Length: 3 hrs and 38 mins
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Did you know that one in five adults in the United States suffers from some form of chronic inflammation? This staggering statistic isn’t just a number; it represents millions of individual struggles against pain and discomfort, many of which could be alleviated through an ancient and modern transformative tool: diet.
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11,000+ Positive Affirmations: Rewire Your Brain for Success, Happiness & Confidence
- Powerful Daily Affirmations for Love, Anxiety, Wealth, Weight Loss, Deep Sleep, Overthinking
- By: M. MacDonald BSc Dip CBT
- Narrated by: Erica Helverson, J D X Springfield
- Length: 17 hrs and 19 mins
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Our brains are 'plastic' in the sense that new neural pathways can form. By replacing negative thoughts with more positive thought affirmations we can create new pathways.
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The Metabolism Plan
- A Proven Blueprint for Revitalizing Your Body and Achieving Optimal Health
- By: Dale Harrison
- Narrated by: Deedee Ash
- Length: 31 mins
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Are you tired of feeling sluggish, battling weight gain, and struggling with low energy levels? This audiobook is your ultimate guide to reigniting your metabolism and reclaiming control over your body's natural balance. "The Metabolism Plan" is not just another quick-fix solution or temporary diet. It's a comprehensive and science-backed approach that takes you on a journey to revitalize your body from within, leading to lasting health improvements and a renewed sense of well-being.
By: Dale Harrison
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Comer sin culpa
- By: Amy Shah
- Narrated by: Anagabriela Espinoza
- Length: 5 hrs and 51 mins
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Los 5 pasos para hacer las paces con tu cuerpo. Si tus antojos están fuera de control, si durante años has peleado con la báscula o sin importar lo que comas, siempre tienes un hambre voraz, este libro es para ti. A partir de la ciencia emergente de los psicobióticos —bacterias intestinales saludables que ayudan a mejorar el estado de ánimo y a regular el hambre, el peso y los antojos—, la doctora Amy Shah desarrolló un plan de 5 pasos para ayudarte a mejorar tu relación con la comida sin privarte de los alimentos que te gustan.
By: Amy Shah
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The Way of the Vegan Meathead (Second Edition)
- Eating for Strength
- By: Daniel Austin
- Narrated by: Daniel Austin
- Length: 5 hrs and 9 mins
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In the second edition of The Way of The Vegan Meathead, champion powerlifter Daniel Austin demolishes the mass of lies you’ve heard about the “difficulties” of building strength on a vegan diet. He’ll show you how eating to become a Vegan Beast is easier than you ever thought it could be.
By: Daniel Austin
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Slimming Secrets for Super Parents: Unlocking Weight Loss Success for Busy Moms and Dads
- Weight Loss Bundle, Book 1
- By: Seth Scrimo
- Narrated by: Seth Scrimo
- Length: 1 hr and 34 mins
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In the midst of the chaotic and demanding world of parenting, finding time for self-care and weight loss can seem like an impossible task. But fear not, Super Parents! In "Slimming Secrets for Super Parents: Unlocking Weight Loss Success for Busy Moms and Dads," you will discover the ultimate guide to reclaiming your health, shedding unwanted pounds, and becoming the superhero version of yourself.
By: Seth Scrimo
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High-Protein Low-Carb Diet
- Optimize Your Weight Loss by Following the Perfect Synergistic Macro Plan
- By: Celeste Skeldon
- Narrated by: Stephanie Quinn
- Length: 3 hrs and 13 mins
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Have you tried a low carb diet in the past but it hasn’t worked for you? If so, then why not put a twist on things and do it in a way that actually works? People fail to get results with low carb day-in and day-out, but why is this the case? It’s because they fail to think about another important aspect, which is going to be their protein intake. This is what makes this diet different and this will work for women over 50 or men in their 20s. It doesn't matter who you are so long as you finish this book and can follow the plan.
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Impressive book for dieters
- By S.A.L. on 09-13-24
By: Celeste Skeldon
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Deprogram Diet Culture
- Rethink Your Relationship with Food, Heal Your Mind, and Live a Diet-Free Life
- By: Dr. Supatra Tovar
- Narrated by: Supatra Tovar
- Length: 3 hrs and 40 mins
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Dieting is one of the greatest contributors to weight gain. Yet the pressure to be thin is always present through advertising, social media, and even subtle influences from family and friends. As a young woman, Dr. Supatra Tovar was trapped in the frustrating cycle of dieting and disappointment and was determined to break free from the Diet Culture hamster wheel. Combining scientific research with clinical work as a licensed psychologist, registered dietitian, and fitness expert, Dr. Tovar developed a unique approach that has helped her and her clients naturally achieve sustainable health.
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The Deep Sleep Hypnosis
- Guided Meditations, Self-Hypnotherapy & Positive Affirmations So You Can Fall Asleep Fast Every Single Night, Overcome Insomnia & Stop Overthinking (Deep Sleep & Rapid Weight Loss, Book 1)
- By: Sandra Love
- Narrated by: Jacqueline Michelle
- Length: 5 hrs and 18 mins
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Ever find yourself lying awake, watching the clock tick away as anxiety and endless thoughts keep you from the sleep you desperately need? Struggling to fall asleep even when your body feels exhausted, yet your mind won’t shut down? Desperate to break free from the relentless cycle of insomnia and finally enjoy a restful night’s sleep? If so, The Deep Sleep Hypnosis by Sandra Love is your answer. As an experienced hypnotherapist and meditation guide, Sandra has helped countless individuals overcome insomnia and anxiety through the power of hypnosis and guided meditation.
By: Sandra Love
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Metabolic Flexibility
- Unlock Your Body's Hidden Power for Health and Energy
- By: Justin Hanna
- Narrated by: Deedee Ash
- Length: 37 mins
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In "Metabolic Flexibility: Unlock Your Body's Hidden Power for Health and Energy," we delve deep into the science of metabolic flexibility and reveal the keys to a transformed life. This audiobook is your comprehensive guide to understanding and harnessing the incredible power of metabolic flexibility.
By: Justin Hanna
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Stress, Gut and Immunity
- Your Gut Is Your Immunity
- By: Dr. Roxanne Carfora
- Narrated by: Kierstin Valenti
- Length: 4 hrs
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“Stress, Gut, and Immunity” by Dr. Roxanne Carfora delves into the vital connection between stress, gut health, and the immune system. Dr. Carfora, an experienced family medicine practitioner, explores how stress impacts our bodies, particularly the gut microbiota and immune function, through the lens of cortisol as the “stress hormone.”