Outlines scientifically supported methods for losing weight, fighting disease, and improving energy levels by eating strategic food combinations, describing a six-week program for embracing a healthier lifestyle and detoxifying the body.

This highly practical, six week health plan is the fastest way to achieve superhealth in six easy weeks. Step by step, top nutrition expert Patrick Holford shows you how to use diet, supplements and eating plans to: Increase your energy; Balance your hormones; Boost your brain power; Tune up your digestion; Increase your immunity; Prevent pain and inflammation; And much more. After only six weeks, you will be healthier, stronger and fitter, with a real basis upon which to build lifelong health. 'This is do-it-yourself health at its very best' - Hazel Courteney, Sunday Times

In The Super Health Diet, Craichy provides readers with a comprehensive evaluation of the diet industry, tracing its history as well as evaluating the major health clubs, popular diet plans, weight loss books, spas, clinics, as well as the pills, prescriptions, and procedures being used today. He demonstrates how it leaves people with the dilemma of what might work for them and shows how often the goals and products being promoted in the diet industry are out of sync with the medical-nutritional ideals and principles of good health.

Super Health With Food discusses the importance of food to achieve and maintain super health. This book presents detailed information on specific nutrients, including their possible health uses, food sources, and high intake side effects. A summary of the contents are as follows: Introduction - purpose and goals in writing this book Vitamins - water and fat soluble vitamins Minerals - major and trace minerals Omega Fatty Acids - omega 3, 6, 9 fatty acids Amino Acids - essential and non-essential amino acids Antioxidants/Probiotics/Hormones - important antioxidants, probiotics, and hormones Health Topics - includes heart disease, diabetes mellitus, immunity, stress, and others Medication and Adverse Side Effects - medications with their possible side effects Acidity - Alkalinity - includes acidic/alkaline foods, GMO's, food allergies/contamination, and selected foods with their possible health benefits Herbs and Spices - possible health uses and high intake side effects Medical Laboratory Tests - includes blood, urine, saliva, stool, and miscellaneous medical laboratory tests with selective blood tests interpretations Conclusions - based on the contents of the book to achieve and maintain SUPER HEALTH Keywords: Health, Wellness, Vitamins, Minerals, Omega Fatty Acids, Amino Acids, Antioxidants, Probiotics, Acidity - Alkalinity, Herbs/Spices

At an Espanola (New Mexico) hearing, the Subcommittee on Commerce, Justice, and State, the Judiciary, and Related Agencies of the Senate Committee on Appropriations heard testimony on heroin addiction and intervention efforts in Rio Arriba County, New Mexico. An opening statement of Senator Pete Domenici outlined the problem of an epidemic of black tar heroin addiction afflicting the county, with accompanying crime and delinquency problems. A representative of the federal Office of Justice Programs (OJP) described relevant OJP initiatives, particularly Weed and Seed, which provides funding for community law enforcement, drug treatment programs, and after-school youth activities aimed at drug and delinquency prevention. Other federal officials discussed block grants and state incentive grants for drug prevention and treatment programs, the Starting Early Starting Smart program for children aged 0-7, physical and mental health problems related to drug abuse, the science of heroin addiction and treatment, and science-based drug education materials for grades 5-9. Representatives of state and local agencies discussed substance abuse-related detention costs; substance abuse, mental health, and related medical costs for local prisoners; the Rio Arriba Strategic Plan for Substance and Alcohol Abuse and Treatment; the rationale for a county-wide plan; current substance abuse reduction activities in the county; youth development as primary prevention; the high rates of drug-related death in New Mexico; the special problems of isolated rural communities; and a drug treatment program based on yoga, meditation, and nutrition. (SV)

Spirit Warriors is about people who have learned from a 400 year old tradition to combine meditative focus and spirituality to become fearless in the defense of religious freedom, in performance at work, and in the pursuit of joy. Learn from a lawyer, business men and women, therapists, and teachers who relate their life experiences and describe those practices that led them to success. Simultaneously learn about an Indian religion that does not seek converts but provides some essential lessons for life. "Mr. Power's book provides the reader with ways to be successful in business and in life." - Alan Lavine, noted business author, author of From Rags to Riches.

This inspiring and practical guide to people-centred health promotion focuses on: Putting a people perspective at the centre of health promotion concerns Improvement of health-related quality of life, rather than just prevention of disease Empowering communities to develop and maintain their own self-determined action in health promotion Taking a developmental approach to intervention and evaluation within communities People-Centred Health Promotion will be essential reading for all students, researchers and practitioners in health promotion, community development and public health. ?[This] book engages the reader in an intellectually challenging and socially compelling enterprise.? Lawrence W. Green Institute of Health Promotion Research, University of British Columbia, Canada