Fitness, Diet & Nutrition Audiobooks | Health & Wellness

"For years experts have been telling Americans what to eat and what not to eat. Fat, they told us, was the enemy. Then it was salt, then sugar, then cholesterol... and on it goes. Americans listened and they lost -- but not their excess fat. What they lost was their health and waistlines. Americans are the fattest people on earth... and why? Mainly because of the food they eat. In this scientific and revolutionary book, based on Nobel Prize-winning research, medical visionary and former Massachusetts Institute of Technology researcher Dr. Barry Sears makes peak physical and mental performance, as well as permanent fat loss, simple for you to understand and achieve. With lists of good and bad carbohydrates, easy-to-follow food blocks and delicious recipes, The Zone provides all you need to begin your journey toward permanent fat loss, great health and all-round peak performance. In balance, your body will not only burn fat, but you'll fight heart disease, diabetes, PMS, chronic fatigue, depression and cancer, as well as alleviate the painful symptoms of diseases such as multiple sclerosis and HIV. This Zone state of exceptional health is well-known to champion athletes. Your own journey toward it can begin with your next meal. You will no longer think of food as merely an item of pleasure or a means to appease hunger. Food is your medicine and your ticket to that state of ultimate body balance, strength and great health: the Zone."

Barry Sears (Author), Barry Sears (Narrator)

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Harvest for Hope: A Guide to Mindful Eating

"From world-renowned scientist Jane Goodall, as seen in the new National Geographic documentary Jane, comes a provocative look into the ways we can positively impact the world by changing our eating habits. 'One of those rare, truly great books that can change the world.'-John Robbins, author of The Food Revolution The renowned scientist who fundamentally changed the way we view primates and our relationship with the animal kingdom now turns her attention to an incredibly important and deeply personal issue-taking a stand for a more sustainable world. In this provocative and encouraging book, Jane Goodall sounds a clarion call to Western society, urging us to take a hard look at the food we produce and consume-and showing us how easy it is to create positive change.Offering her hopeful, but stirring vision, Goodall argues convincingly that each individual can make a difference. She offers simple strategies each of us can employ to foster a sustainable society. Brilliant, empowering, and irrepressibly optimistic, Harvest for Hope is one of the most crucial works of our age. If we follow Goodall's sound advice, we just might save ourselves before it's too late."

Gail Hudson, Gary Mcavoy, Jane Goodall (Author), Tippi Hedren (Narrator)

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[German] - Öffne die Tür - Open the Door

"Bo zieht in eine neue Wohnung. Der Rest des Hauses steht noch leer und soll erst später umgebaut werden. So wundert er sich nicht weiter über die verschlossene Tür zum Treppenhaus, die er nicht öffnen kann. Doch das soll sich bald ändern. Er begegnet Fee und sie gehen miteinander aus. Fee verbringt eine Nacht bei Bo. Im Morgengrauen wacht Bo auf und Fee ist weg. Die Tür zum Treppenhaus steht weit offen - so offen wie die Frage, wo Bo tatsächlich wohnt... Eines der cleversten und bösesten Grusel-Hörspiele des Jahres wartet auf Euch! In den Hauptrollen sind Marco Göllner und Andreas Fröhlich, bekannt aus den 'Drei ???', zu hören. Am besten im Dunkeln hören und nicht verrückt werden..."

Marco Göllner (Author), Andreas Fröhlich, Anne Wahrendorff, Bernhard Selker, Christian Schulte, Diana Pilger, Gerda Ruthkowski, Nadine König (Narrator)

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Healthy Aging: A Lifelong Guide to Your Well-Being

"Spontaneous Healing . . . Eight Weeks to Optimum Health . . . Eating Well for Optimum Health . . . The Healthy Kitchen–in each of his widely acclaimed, best-selling books, Dr. Andrew Weil has been an authoritative and companionable guide through a uniquely effective combination of traditional and nontraditional approaches to health and healthy living. Now he gives us a book about aging that is unlike any other in the breadth and depth of its information and understanding. Hugely informative, practical, and uplifting, it is infused with the engaging candor and common sense that have been the hallmarks of all his books. At the heart of Healthy Aging is Dr. Weil’s belief that although aging is an irreversible process, there are myriad things we can do to keep our minds and bodies in good working order through all phases of life. To that end, he draws on the new science of biogerentology (the biology of aging) as well as on the secrets of healthy longevity– diet, activity, and attitude–that he has gathered firsthand from cultures around the world. In Part One–“The Science and Philosophy of Healthy Aging”–he explains how the body ages, and he explores the impact of gender, genes, environment, and lifestyle on an individual’s experience and perception of the process of aging. He describes the various would-be elixirs of life extension–herbs, hormones, and antiaging “medicines”–separating myth from fact and clearly delineating the difference between the spurious notions of preventing or reversing the process of aging and the real possibilities of inhibiting or delaying the onset of diseases that become more likely as we age. He writes movingly about the ways in which an acceptance of aging can be a significant part of doing it well, and of recognizing and appreciating the great rewards of growing older: depth and richness of experience, complexity of being, serenity, wisdom, and its own kind of power and grace. In Part Two–“How to Age Gracefully”–Weil details an easy-to-implement Anti-inflammatory Diet that will protect the immune system and aid your body in resisting and adapting to the changes that time brings. And he provides extensive practical advice on exercise; preventive health care; stress management; physical, mental, and emotional flexibility; and spiritual enhancement–all of which can help you achieve and maintain the best health throughout the lifelong process of aging. Healthy Aging–a book for people of all ages–is Andrew Weil’s most important and far-reaching book yet."

Andrew Weil, M.D. (Author), Andrew Weil, M.D. (Narrator)

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Light on Life: The Yoga Way to Wholeness, Inner Peace, and Ultimate Freedom

"B.K.S. Iyengar, hailed as 'the Michelangelo of yoga' (BBC) and considered by many to be the most important living yoga master, has spent much of his life introducing the modern world to the ancient practice of yoga. Yoga's popularity is soaring, but its widespread acceptance as an exercise for physical fitness and the recognition of its health benefits have not been matched by an understanding of the emotional, intellectual, and spiritual development that the yogic tradition can also offer. In Light on Life, B.K.S. Iyengar explains this new and more complete understanding of the yogic journey. Here Iyengar explores the yogic goal to integrate the different parts of the self (body, emotions, mind and soul); the role that the yoga postures and breathing techniques play in our search for wholeness; the external and internal obstacles that keep us from progressing along the path; and how yoga can transform our lives and help us to live in harmony with the world around us. For the first time, Iyengar uses stories from his own life, humor, and examples from modern culture to illustrate the profound gifts that yoga offers. Written with the depth of this sage's great wisdom, Light on Life is the culmination of a master's spiritual genius, a treasured companion to his seminal Light on Yoga."

B.K.S. Iyengar, Douglas Abrams, John J. Evans (Author), Patricia Walden (Narrator)

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The Perricone Weight-Loss Diet: A Simple 3-Part Plan to Lose the Fat, the Wrinkles, and the Years

"From #1 New York Times bestselling author Nicholas Perricone– respected physician, award-winning research scientist, and trusted expert on health and beauty–comes the biggest breakthrough in weight loss since Atkins. Millions of women and men have restored youthful radiance, smoothness, and suppleness to their skin through Dr. Nicholas Perricone’s advice, care, and transformative eating plan–and all with the welcome yet unexpected benefit of losing excess weight along with the wrinkles! Building on this discovery, Dr. Perricone breaks new ground with his trademark anti-inflammatory program based on the foods, supplements, and lifestyle changes with the proven ability to accelerate fat loss by increasing metabolism and building and maintaining muscle mass. Consider this staggering fact: As we age, we can expect to gain ten pounds of fat and lose five pounds of muscle each decade. In three easy steps, Dr. Perricone shows how to fight this weight gain and rebuild muscle mass, and avoid the haggard, aging, and drawn appearance that results from other weight-loss programs. Inside The Perricone Weight-Loss Diet discover • the rejuvenating and slimming secrets of the anti-inflammatory diet • which foods, supplements, and lifestyle changes enable us to lose fat while maintaining muscle • how to control hormones such as insulin and cortisol to lose weight • how to maintain youthful, firm, and radiantly toned skin on the face and body during weight loss As an added bonus, as you follow Dr. Perricone’s program you’ll sleep better, have more energy and less stress, and experience greater mental clarity without the food cravings. Lose the weight, the wrinkles, and the years!"

Nicholas Perricone (Author), David Pittu (Narrator)

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The Anti-Inflammation Zone

"No one is immune from silent inflammation -- a condition that occurs when the body's natural immune system goes awry -- the underlying factor behind the development of these dreaded diseases and more: • Heart Disease • Cancer • Dementia • Arthritis • Diabetes Dr. Barry Sears reveals how to combat silent inflammation in order to reduce your risk of each disease and condition -- and how to reverse it if you have it already. His amazing new research shows that following the Zone dietary plan, including supplements of ultra-refined fish oil concentrates, is the best way to achieve the hormonal control you need to stop silent inflammation and ensure the future of your health. Reverse silent inflammation in only 30 days -- and reap the following benefits: • Better health • Greater longevity • Improved physical performance• Reduction of the symptoms of chronic diseases • Improved emotional control • Greater mental acuity Fighting silent inflammation is the number one most important thing you can do for your current health and your future wellness."

Barry Sears (Author), Barry Sears (Narrator)

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The Omega Rx Zone: The Miracle of the New High-Dose Fish Oil

"Introducing the next generation of the Zone—A revolutionary new plan that enhances brainpower, improves physical performance, and builds amazing disease-fighting power Dr. Barry Sears revolutionized nutritional thinking with his blockbuster Zone books. Now, for the first time Sears presents his amazing new scientific discoveries that take the Zone to a whole new level. With years of research to back him up, he maintains that consuming carefully calibrated amounts of high-quality, pharmaceutical-grade fish oils in combination with the Zone diet will offer unprecedented health benefits. Research shows that Dr. Sears’ new plan can help to treat such diseases and conditions as cancer, heart disease, Type 2 diabetes, obesity, infertility, multiple sclerosis, attention deficit disorder, chronic pain, depression, Alzheimer’s, and more. Dr. Sears’ Omega Zone offers a plan to help readers fine-tune their health to reach an entirely new level of the Zone."

Barry Sears (Author), Barry Sears (Narrator)

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Mastering The Zone

"Everyone from Madonna to Howard Stern to the cast of Baywatch is in 'the Zone' -- and now 'Zone'-favorable cuisine is tastier than ever! Dr. Barry Sears, author of the No.1 New York Times bestseller and health phenomenon, The Zone (more than 600,000 hardcover copies sold!), is back with an exciting new book teeming with tantalizing recipes and insightful information that will deepen readers' understanding of this revolutionary health and fitness program that has become the regimen of the '90s. Flying in the face of conventional dietary thinking, and after years of comprehensive scientific research, Dr. Sears discovered that 'eating fat doesn't make you fat.' His phenomenally successful first book, The Zone, introduced the world to to groundbreaking health plan that for hundreds of thousands of readers has become the magic key to maintaining a consistent level of physical and mental well-being -- a healthful state known as 'The Zone.' Now Dr. Sears takes his breakthrough scientific discoveries and stunning success a step further with Mastering the Zone, which not only presents delicious, completely original Zone-favorable recipes that are easy to prepare and taste as good as they are good for you, but also offers a practical guide to fine-tuning your place in the Zone. From entrees to appetizers to desserts, there is something here for every taste and every occasion. Appearing throughout is Dr. Sears' enlightening new information for readers interested in educating themselves further about the Zone -- the health regimen that succeeds where millions of others have not."

Barry Sears (Author), Barry Sears (Narrator)

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Simple Steps: 10 Weeks to Getting Control of Your Life

"Breathe easier. Live happier. All it takes is a few simple steps each week. If you're like most women, you have more worries, wishes, and chores than you can keep track of. You may crave a sense of order and control but have no idea how to attain it and thus find yourself coping with a thousand daily details. Now the women who established the popular Simple Steps program tell you how to soothe your soul and simplify your life in just ten weeks. Each week, learn a new simple step for addressing the key areas in your life: your weight, your health, your living space, and your spirit. –Live clutter free by learning quick ways to defeat that pile of bills, and master kitchen disorder one drawer at a time. –Find out how basic habits—from using the right moisturizer to saving $2 a day—can renew your spirit. –Attain the body you always wanted with simple tricks like avoiding the kitchen after hours and discovering the benefits of herbs and spices. –Learn how easy it is to make room for fitness in your day by using new techniques such as isometrics and kitchen dancing. With easy, empowering steps to help you take control, Simple Steps is the perfect tool for cultivating the life you've always wanted."

Beverly Zingarella, Linda McClintock, Lisa Lelas (Author), Celeste Lawson (Narrator)

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Relaxation

"This recording offers a guided development towards a state of deep relaxation and calm. It will provide a means of unlocking and freeing habitual muscular tension and pacifying the autonomic nervous system. After instructions as to the appropriate position and situation in which to listen to the tape are given, you will be encouraged to slow down your breathing mechanism and allow yourself the time to release any tightness or tension in the body. Once the breathing rhythm and a general calm has been established you will be guided through a progressive relaxation procedure, focusing on each part of the body in turn, releasing muscular tension and easing stress while maintaining awareness of a gentle breathing rhythm. With the music and instructions you will drift peacefully into deeper and deeper relaxation. Once the stage by stage relaxation of the body has been completed you will be encouraged to imagine yourself lying peacefully on a tropical beach and move into an ever deeper state of relaxation, calmed and pacified. Finally you will be brought gradually back to a state of wakefulness, rested and refreshed."

Hugh Fraser (Author), Hugh Fraser (Narrator)

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The 3-Hour Diet (TM)

"Fad diets -- especially low-carb diets -- do not work long-term. Just look at the science. These trendy ''plans'' usually end up making you fat. Why? They cause you to lose precious fat-burning lean muscle. And that slows down your metabolism and speeds up your weight gain. But with the 3-Hour Diet™ you will lose two pounds every week, starting first with belly fat. The key is to reset your metabolism with Jorge's revolutionary Visual Timing™ formula that has already helped millions of his online clients. This secret allows you to eat anything by ensuring you automatically eat every three hours. Based on the latest science, this plan will also reduce the stress hormone cortisol, which is responsible for stubborn belly fat. No foods are off limits with the 3-Hour Diet™. It's time to lose weight and bring back the joy of eating."

Jorge Cruise (Author), Holter Graham (Narrator)

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