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Yoga for weight loss

"An instructive, inspiring guide to using yoga as an effective and approachable tool to lose weight and achieve a healthier lifestyle. . . Physician and longtime yoga practitioner Loren Fishman demystifies the scientific link between yoga and weight control, outlining its medical, physiological, biological, and spiritual impact [and showing] . . . . how simple yoga postures, explained and illustrated here, can work inside the body on a cellular level. These accessible poses, adjustable to different skill levels and medical conditions, can curtail appetite while stimulating a greater utilization of calories that may help practitioners lose as much as two to three pounds per month"--.

Mayo Clinic family health book

"A . . . home medical reference . . . [that] offers the latest in medical knowledge with a strong emphasis on self-care"--Provided by publisher.

13 things strong kids do

think big, feel good, act brave
2021
". . . addresses the challenges facing middle grade students in today's world, offering relatable, graphics-complemented advice on developing healthy mental habits for fulfilling personal potential"--Provided by publisher.

Happy not perfect

upgrade your mind, challenge your thoughts, and free yourself from anxiety
2021
An entrepreneur and influencer in mental health and mindfulness social media describes how you can create new neural pathways in your brain to upgrade your headspace and leave behind thoughts of failure, patterns of avoidance, and fears of unworthiness.

The happiness project

or, why I spent a year trying to sing in the morning, clean my closets, fight right, read Aristotle, and generally have more fun
2018
"[The author] chronicles her adventures during the twelve months she spent test-driving the wisdom of the ages, . . . scientific research, and lessons from popular culture about how to be happier. Among other things, she found that novelty and challenge are powerful sources of happiness; that money can help buy happiness, when spent wisely; that outer order contributes to inner calm; and that the very smallest of changes can make the biggest difference"--OCLC.

We listen to our bodies

2021
"Our bodies let us know if we feel unsafe or might be in danger and can tell us when we are calm or need healthy touch. In this story, Mr. B helps Deja understand what her body is telling her by asking her to describe what her body is feeling"--Provided by publisher.

Tiny habits

+ the small changes that change everything
2020
"We've all been told that change is hard. [The author] is here to help you transform your life--by starting small and being flexible. He helps you crack the code of habit formation. Whether you want to lose weight, de-stress, or be more productive, you will learn how to feel good about your successes instead of bad about your failures"--OCLC.

Meditation station

2020
"Your racing train of thoughts may try to take you down the railroad tracks, but you can stay in the Meditation Station, where children ages 4-8 learn how to calm their bodies and minds"--OCLC.

It's OK not to be OK

a guide to well-being
2020
"This . . . guide to well-being, self-care, and mental health is full of ideas to help you feel happy and healthy"--Back cover.

Right now, I am brave

2020
"Explains the choice that we all have when we face our fears, and provides simple examples of how to overcome our anxieties in such situations"--OCLC.

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