Fat Myths

Forget everything you’ve ever been told about cellulite—it’s a myth! Ashley Black, fascia pioneer, and body guru to the stars, unveils never before known secrets to obliterating cellulite and changing your personal health paradigm. For years we’ve been conditioned to believe that cellulite is a fat problem, yet skinny girls have it, active girls have it, sedentary girls have it, curvy girls have it, older women have it and, guess what, so do younger women. In fact, 90% of women struggle with it...you are not alone! The appearance of fat is affected by the sticky webbing of tissue it’s housed in called fascia—which can be manipulated. Get ready for the most radical shift in health and beauty of the century! Obliterate cellulite, transform your body, and revolutionize your life!

Heart disease is the number-one killer. However, traditional heart disease protocols - with their emphasis on lowering cholesterol - have it all wrong. Emerging science is showing that cholesterol levels are a poor predictor of heart disease and that standard prescriptions for lowering it, such as ineffective low-fat/high-carb diets and serious, side-effect-causing statin drugs, obscure the real causes of heart disease. The Great Cholesterol Myth reveals the real culprits of heart disease.

Achieve vibrant health and unstoppable energy with the power of intermittent fasting to enhance your health and longevity, even if counting calories has never been your thing!Have you ever wondered how you can manage weight without constantly feeling deprived? Are hormonal changes like menopause affecting your energy and well-being? Do you worry about the complications and side effects of complex diets, especially in your golden years? If any of these concerns resonate with you, you're certainly not alone. Many seniors feel overwhelmed by the myriad fasting options, but the truth is that ...

In “You Just Need to Lose Weight,” Aubrey Gordon equips listeners with the facts and figures to reframe myths about fatness in order to dismantle the anti-fat bias ingrained in how we think about and treat fat people. Bringing her dozen years of community organizing and training to bear, Gordon shares the rhetorical approaches she and other organizers employ to not only counter these pernicious myths, but to dismantle the anti-fat bias that so often underpin them.

So-called government and health "authorities" never tire of reminding those of us who live in industrialized countries that heart disease is a major cause of death. They go even further when they tell us that heart disease is eminently preventable, all the while conceding that one's genetic background predetermines numerous factors with influence over each individual's risk of succumbing to heart attack. They tout that diet is a foremost factor among causes of heart disease and that modifying your diet provides a workable means of preventing heart attacks.

When it comes to losing weight, the false beliefs most of us cling to could fill a book - this one! As a medical doctor, medical journalist, and veteran of the diet wars, Nancy L. Snyderman knows better than almost anyone what really works and what sabotages your best efforts to shed pounds and keep them off. Do you believe any of these prevalent diet myths?

It's impossible to estimate the number of people out there who are desperately searching for a way to blast the fat they've gained and create a trimmer shape, complete with abs that are ripped and sexy. We all know that being overweight not only makes you feel less attractive, but it's an unhealthy state of being. Carrying too much extra weight can lead to heart disease, diabetes and other diseases and unhealthy conditions. It's important to learn how to get that weight off and keep it off – for the sake of your health as well as your self-esteem and overall happiness. When it comes to ...

There are a lot of myths about Diabetes. There are also lots of myths about Low Carb High Fat Diets like the Paleo Diet, Keto Diet, Atkin's Diet, etc. In addition to myths, media, and social media (Facebook, YouTube, WhatsApp) do spread lots of disinformation. The consequence of these myths and disinformation is the common man failing to manage diabetes properly and also carrying out incorrect deeds thereby complicating the disease. All these contribute to increased mortality (death) and morbidity (deformity). This small booklet is an attempt to tell accurate scientific facts and also ...

The media, celebrities, weight-loss gurus, and the Internet bombard society with recommendations about how to shed unwanted pounds: Count calories, cut carbs, exercise more, skip meals, drink more water, pop a pill. Yet as more people try diligently to follow this advice, waistlines continue to expand. In Supersized Lies, Robert J. Davis, PhD, a.k.a. The Healthy Skeptic, shows you why this inability to lose weight isn't your fault as he reveals how hype, half-truths, and unproven solutions have steered you into fruitless quests that inflict emotional and physical harm.

If you’re on the fence about self-publishing, or are feeling overwhelmed and confused by the contradictory information you’ve heard, The Red-Hot Truth About Self-Publishing a Book will cut through the hype and give you just the facts you need to make the decision that’s right for you.

As Faculty Dean of Continuing Medical Education at Harvard Medical School, Dr. Sanjiv Chopra provides the most up-to-date medical information to thousands of doctors from around the world each year. Now, in this book, he and Dr. Alan Lotvin bring this important, life-changing information...

The bestselling science reporter from The New York Times tells us what works and what doesn't when we work out Ultimate Fitness is Gina Kolata's compelling journey into the world of American physical fitness over the past thirty years. It is a funny, eye-opening, brow-sweating investigation into...

Muchas personas han intentado perder peso de muchas formas diferentes y con muchas dietas que les prometen maravillas en muy poco tiempo. Y aunque parece que al principio funcionan, pronto dejan de ser tan efectivas, y cuando las personas vuelven a su ‘vida normal’, engordan más de lo que adelgazaron debido al triste “efecto rebote”. ¿Por qué sucede esto con la mayoría de las dietas para perder peso y qué puede hacer para evitarlo?

Step into the vibrant world of Mardi Gras with "Mardi Gras Day: Tales of Magic and Celebration," a captivating collection of stories that transport readers to the heart of New Orleans' most enchanting festival. From the bustling streets of the French Quarter to the grand parades and lively celebrations, each story in this book is a journey of discovery, adventure, and joy. Join young protagonists like Coco, Benny, Lily, and Jazzy as they embark on whimsical adventures filled with mystery, music, and culinary delights.