The following wellness resources will support your efforts to improve your health and well-being:
Fitness
Books
- "Mayo Clinic's Fitness for Everybody"
- "Body for Life” by Bill Phillips
- "How to Eat, Move and Be Healthy" by Paul Chek
- " Smart Exercise: Burning Fat and Getting Fit" by Covert Bailey
- "Getting Stronger" by Bill Pearl
- "The Pilates Body" by Brooke Siler
- "Stretching" by Bob Anderson
Websites
– America on the Move
www.fitday.com – Free diet and weight loss journal
www.sparkpeople.com – Free diet and fitness programs
www.americanheart.org - American Heart Association
Nutrition
Books
“The American Dietetic Association’s Complete Food and Nutrition Guide”
“The Mayo Clinic Plan: 10 Steps to a Healthier Life for Everybody”
“Controlling Cholesterol The Natural Way” by Dr. Kenneth Cooper
“365 Days of Healthy Eating” by the American Dietetic Association
“Food Cures” by Joy Bauer
“The New American Heart Association Cookbook” – 25th Anniversary Edition
Websites
Weight Management
Books
- "American Heart Association No-Fad Diet: A Personal Plan for Healthy Weight Loss"
- "The Abs Diet" by David Zinczenko
- “Dr. Andrew Weil’s Guide to Eating Well” by Dr. Andrew Weil
Websites
Mind/Body - Yoga and Alternative Medicine
Books
- “The Seven Spiritual Laws of Yoga” by Depak Chopra
- “8 Weeks to Optimum Health” by Dr. Andrew Weil
- “Perfect Health: The Complete Mind/Body Guide” by Depak Chopra
- “The Miracle of Mindfulness” by Thich Nhat Hanh
Websites
Stress Management
Books
- “Total Relaxation” by John Harvey, PH.D
- “Stress Management for Busy People” by Carol Turkington
- “The Relaxation Response” by Herbert Benson, MD
- “The Relaxation and Stress Reduction Workbook” by Martha Davis & Elizabeth Eshelman
- “Stress Relief & Relaxation Techniques” by Judith Lazarus
- “Breathing: The Master Key To Self Healing” by Dr. Andrew Weil
Websites
Smoking Cessation
Books
- “Kicking Butts” by American Cancer Society
- “The Easy Way to Stop Smoking” by Allen Carr
Websites
General Health
Books
- “Dr. Mercola's Total Health Program: The Proven Plan to Prevent Disease and Premature Aging, Optimize Weight and Live Longer” by Dr. Joseph Mercola
- “The Culprit and the Cure”, Steven Aldana, PH.D
- “Women’s Bodies, Women’s Wisdom” by Dr. Christiane Northrup
Websites
Health Care Providers