Download or read book Serenity Solution the Reclaiming Your Mind Body and Life from the Superstress S written by Roberta Lee and published by . This book was released on 1998-01 with total page pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:

Download or read book Superstress Solution written by Roberta Lee and published by Random House. This book was released on 2012-04-24 with total page 205 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: For most people, life today means less sleep, less leisure, and less exercise; semi-present parenting, junk food eaten on the run, more caffeine and more work. Our 24/7 news cycle shouts at us from every screen, keeping us on edge with haunting images of war abroad, terror at home, and threats to our finances and health around every corner. The depth and breadth of these phenomena have so profoundly impacted the quality of our lives that the way our bodies respond to it has devolved into a new diagnosis - SuperStress Syndrome - a form of Post-traumatic Stress Disorder produced by the 21st century's over-stimulating lifestyle. Under normal conditions, confronted with dangerous challenges, the human body releases stress hormones that prepare it to meet the demands of the perceived emergency, but then returns the nervous system to a restorative state when the crisis has passed. With SuperStress, stress hormones flow unabated and, unable to adapt to and accommodate this chronic hormonal surge, the human body begins to break down. In addition to immune deficiencies, acute gastrointestinal issues, high blood pressure, chronic inflammation, obesity, and insomnia, this process creates a numbing effect, causing those who experience SuperStress to often mistakenly identify themselves as 'being in control' and able to 'rest' at will. And so the insidious biological cycle continues. The SuperStress Solution shares world-renowned integrative physician Roberta Lee's unique prescription for recognizing, rebalancing, and protecting against the symptoms of SuperStress. It provides a comprehensive questionnaire to help readers evaluate their own level of stress, as well as a healing four-week programme - a series of small, easy-to-incorporate steps toward physical and emotional wellness - that will reset the nervous system and restore a sense of serenity, a well from which to draw strength day to day. The innovative SuperStress Solution programme includes: * Specific recommendations for healing nourishment - the super-foods, herbs and supplements that repair SuperStress damage and that will sustain the body during inevitable times of stress * A detoxification diet to jumpstart the physical repair process, as well as sample menus and a long-term eating plan * Novel ideas for synchronizing routines to a saner pace as well as Dr. Lee's prescription for better sleep * Illustrated exercises that can be done in 5 minute to 1 hour increments: from walking to stretching to golfing - there's something for everyone! * Proven meditative and relaxation techniques that create sanctuary, peace and calm in the moment

Download or read book The Serenity Solution written by Keith Park and published by Llewellyn Worldwide. This book was released on 2013-12-08 with total page 185 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Harness a Calm Focus to Create the Life You Want Gain a greater awareness of self, learn how to solve problems, and achieve the life conditions you desire. Showing you how to employ calm focus—an alert, relaxed, optimal state of mind—The Serenity Solution helps you face difficulties with ease. This clear and effective guide utilizes the strategies that great thinkers, meditators, and problem solvers have worked with for centuries. Discover a variety of easy-to-follow concepts, simple illustrations, and step-by-step exercises to develop insight and concentration. Do away with your negative outlook, and bring better health and relationships into your life. Praise: “This book provides readers with an excellent and gentle entryway into a life of greater inner awareness.”—Amy L. Lansky, PhD, author of Active Consciousness “[The Serenity Solution] teaches how to have a calm mind for observing, evaluating, and solving problems one encounters in daily living.”—Neil W. Crenshaw, PhD, author of You Can Develop Pure Awareness

Download or read book Unwind Your Mind written by Drew Pins and published by Independently Published. This book was released on 2024-04-12 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: In today's world, where stress and anxiety loom at every corner, finding tranquility can seem like navigating through a storm without a compass. "Unwind Your Mind: A Journey to Serenity" by Dr. Drew Pins offers a beacon of hope, illuminating the path to peace and mental clarity. With his extensive experience and compassionate insight, Dr. Drew guides readers through the intricacies of the mind and body connection, revealing how this powerful relationship can be harnessed to achieve a state of calm in the chaos of daily life. From the very first page, you'll be introduced to practical strategies and exercises designed to quiet the noise, ease the mind, and soothe the soul. Dive deep into the art of mindfulness, learn the life-changing power of breath control, and discover how simple changes in diet, exercise, and daily routines can transform stress and anxiety into strength and serenity. Each chapter builds upon the last, creating a comprehensive toolkit that will not only help you understand the roots of your stress and anxiety but also teach you how to face them with grace and resilience. "Unwind Your Mind: A Journey to Serenity" is more than just a book; it's a companion for those weary from the battles of inner turmoil. Whether you're struggling with the demands of daily life or seeking to deepen your journey towards mental well-being, Dr. Drew offers wisdom, empathy, and practical solutions that promise to guide you toward a life of peace and fulfillment. Let this book be your first step on the journey to a calmer, more centered you. Uncover the secrets to managing stress, embracing calm, and finding joy in the present moment. Your path to serenity starts here.

Download or read book Serenity written by E. D. Johnson and published by . This book was released on 2009-09 with total page 80 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: When Serenity is found in the middle of war torn Afghanistan, then there is certainly hope for the rest of us. Author, E. D. Johnson discovered the key to serenity amidst people living in the bombed out streets of Afghanistan. Amidst suicide bombers and hulls of burned out military vehicles, Johnson turned to Reinhold Niebuhr's world-famous Serenity Prayer to find truly practical and soulful tranquility. This book serves as a guide to developing a life of personal peace regardless of one's swirling circumstances. Utilizing each line of the Serenity Prayer, Johnson inspires readers to embrace the practice of daily meditation and thereby achieve the Acceptance, Courage and Wisdom that lead to serene living.

Download or read book Finding Serenity in Seasons of Stress written by Candy Paull and published by . This book was released on 2013 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Serenity. You hear it in the music of Debussy, Mozart, Bach, and Brahms--a smooth flow of melody and harmony that soothes your heart and calms your mind. Yet in our frazzled society, serenity is hard to find. You look in the mirror, and instead of a serene, smiling face, you see your own worried countenance. How do you achieve serenity in this ever-accelerating modern age? In Finding Serenity in Seasons of Stress, Candy Paull reveals that cultivating inner serenity can begin with small adjustments. By understanding serenity as a gift that comes moment by moment and choice by choice, it can grow from within and expand outward--whether you are facing a storm or standing in the sun of a shining day. Finding Serenity in Seasons of Stress offers you the guidance you need to tap into a deeper understanding of the beauty surrounding you in order to create the life of your dreams. Through Candy's practical advice, tips, affirmations, and activities, you will discover hope and encouragement for your soul in any season of life.

Download or read book With Child in Mind written by Margarete Sandelowski and published by University of Pennsylvania Press. This book was released on 2016-11-11 with total page 324 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Sandelowski retells the stories of couples who want to have children, but cannot. In their own words, the couples candidly discuss what it means to be infertile and how infertility ultimately affects their views of themselves, their values, their children, and their interactions with others. Information from more than 500 intensive interviews with women and couples forms the core of With Child in Mind.

Download or read book Embodied Progress written by Sarah Franklin and published by Routledge. This book was released on 2002-09-11 with total page 406 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: New reproductive technologies, such as in vitrio fertilization, have been the subject of intense public discussion and debate worldwide. In addition to difficult ethical, moral, personal and political questions, new technologies of assisted conception also raise novel socio-cultural dilemmas. How are parenthood, kinship and procreation being redefined in the context of new reproductive technologies? Has reproductive choice become part of consumer culture? Embodied Progress offers a unique perspective on these and other cultural dimensions of assisted conception techniques. Based on ethnographic research in Britain, this study foregrounds the experiences of women and couples who undergo IVF, whilst also asking how such experiences may be variously understood.

Download or read book The Elusive Embryo written by Gay Becker and published by Univ of California Press. This book was released on 2000-12-20 with total page 333 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: In the first book to examine the industry of reproductive technology from the perspective of the consumer, Gay Becker scrutinizes the staggering array of medical options available to women and men with fertility problems and assesses the toll—both financial and emotional—that the quest for a biological child often exacts from would-be parents. Becker interviewed hundreds of people over a period of years; their stories are presented here in their own words. Absorbing, informative, and in many cases moving, these stories address deep-seated notions about gender, self-worth, and the cultural ideal of biological parenthood. Becker moves beyond people's personal experiences to examine contemporary meanings of technology and the role of consumption in modern life. What emerges is a clear view of technology as culture, with technology the template on which issues such as gender, nature, and the body are being rewritten and continuously altered. The Elusive Embryo chronicles the history and development of reproductive technology, and shows how global forces in consumer culture have contributed to the industry's growth. Becker examines how increasing use of reproductive technology has changed ideas about "natural" pregnancy and birth. Discussing topics such as in vitro fertilization, how men and women "naturalize" the use of a donor, and what happens when new reproductive technologies don't work, Becker shows how the experience of infertility has become increasingly politicized as potential parents confront the powerful forces that shape this industry. The Elusive Embryo is accessible, well written, and well documented. It will be an invaluable resource for people using or considering new reproductive technologies as well as for social scientists and health professionals.

Download or read book Disrupted Lives written by Gaylene Becker and published by Univ of California Press. This book was released on 1997 with total page 279 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Our lives are full of disruptions, from the minor - a flat tire, an unexpected phone call - to the fateful - a diagnosis of infertility, an illness, the death of a loved one. And the ways in which we come to understand and cope with these disruptions can say as much about our cultural heritage as they say about us as individuals. In the first book to examine disruption in American life from a cultural rather than a psychological perspective, Gay Becker follows hundreds of people to find out what they do after something unexpected occurs. Starting with bodily distress, she shows how individuals recount experiences of disruption metaphorically, drawing on important cultural themes to help them reestablish order and continuity in their lives.

Download or read book Not Yet Pregnant written by Larry L. Greil and published by . This book was released on 1991 with total page 243 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Although voluntary childlessness has come to be accepted as permissible, the "normal" plans of most American couples include parenthood. Having a child is still seen as a rite of passage to adulthood. When a couple finds out that they are infertile and that life is not going to go according to plan, they ask, "why me?" Greil explores not only "why me?" and the difficulty of finding a satisfying answer, but other questions as well. Why do women and men respond differently to infertility? Do gender differences play a role in the experience of infertility? How has medical technology affected the experience of infertility? Why are infertile couples so committed to the goal of having biological children? Greil explores the effect that infertility has on men and women, and why men seem to accept infertility more easily than women. Women see infertility as failure, they see themselves as incomplete. Men, seeing infertility more frequently as something they cannot change, ask why worry about it? Greil also explores what effect these attitudes have on the couple's marriage, on relationships with their relatives, and with their fertile friends. Infertility is not just a medical problem, it is a personal and emotional problem that affects all other aspects of the couple's life. This is a thorough investigation of what fertility means to contemporary American couples.

Download or read book American Kinship written by David M. Schneider and published by University of Chicago Press. This book was released on 2014-06-01 with total page 148 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: American Kinship is the first attempt to deal systematically with kinship as a system of symbols and meanings, and not simply as a network of functionally interrelated familial roles. Schneider argues that the study of a highly differentiated society such as our own may be more revealing of the nature of kinship than the study of anthropologically more familiar, but less differentiated societies. He goes to the heart of the ideology of relations among relatives in America by locating the underlying features of the definition of kinship—nature vs. law, substance vs. code. One of the most significant features of American Kinship, then, is the explicit development of a theory of culture on which the analysis is based, a theory that has since proved valuable in the analysis of other cultures. For this Phoenix edition, Schneider has written a substantial new chapter, responding to his critics and recounting the charges in his thought since the book was first published in 1968.

Download or read book Naturalizing Power written by Sylvia Yanagisako and published by Routledge. This book was released on 2013-11-05 with total page 324 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This collection of essays analyzes relations of social inequality that appear to be logical extensions of a "natural order" and in the process demonstrates that a revitalized feminist anthropology of the 1990s has much to offer the field of feminist theory. Contributors:Susan McKinnon, Kath Weston, Rayna Rapp, Janet Dolgin, Harriet Whitehead, Carol Delaney, Brackette Williams, Sylvia Yanagisako, Phyllis Chock, Sherry Ortner and Anna Tsing.

Download or read book Social Structures and Human Lives written by Matilda White Riley and published by SAGE Publications, Incorporated. This book was released on 1988-09 with total page 376 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Social Structures and Human Lives consists of papers from the 1986 American Sociological Association annual meeting selected to reflect the rich and diverse array of conceptual, methodological, and substantive reports presented there. Leading academics and researchers in the field offer information about aging over the life course; the relationship between aging and the changing structure of families, firms, state, and society as a whole; and implications for equality of opportunity for people of differing age, gender, race and socioeconomic status. A final chapter links selected topics from previous chapters to established sociological concerns and clarifies the broad scope of the book's central the

Download or read book Infertility Medical and Social Choices written by and published by . This book was released on 1988 with total page 402 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:

Download or read book Artificial Reproduction written by Robert Snowden and published by London ; Boston : G. Allen & Unwin. This book was released on 1983-01-01 with total page 188 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:

Download or read book Anthropology and Aging written by Robert L. Rubinstein and published by Springer Science & Business Media. This book was released on 2012-12-06 with total page 298 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This book was conceived as a project of the Association for Anthropology and Gerontology, a multidisciplinary and international organization, formed in 1978, that is dedicated to the exploration and understanding of aging within and across the diversity of human cultures. The perspective of the Association is holistic, comparative and international. Membership is drawn from both academic and applied sectors and includes the social and biological sciences, medicine, urban planning, policy studies, social work and the development, administration and provision of services for the aged. Information about membership may be obtained from Dr. Eunice Boyer, Department of Sociology and Anthropology, Carthage College, Kenosha, Wisconsin WI, 53141 USA. Vll ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS In a collective enterprise such as this, there are many people who have helped us along the way. Many members of the Association for Anthropology and Gerontology and many other colleagues gave us advice, read and commented on drafts of papers and otherwise supported this project. The editors and individual authors would like to acknowledge the following for their support and help; Baine B. Alexander, Steve Albert, C.C. Ballew, Diana Bethel, Jacob Climo, Ann Dill, Jean De Rousseau, Nancy Foner, Doris Francis, Mel Goldstein, Ralph Garruto, Tony Glascock, Charlotte Ikels, Sharon Kaufman, Jeanie Kayser-Jones, S. Loth, Mark Luborsky, Linda Mitteness, Corinne Nydegger, J.D. Pearson, David Plath, J.P. Ritchie, Phil Stafford, Rachael Stark, Maria Vesperi, Marjorie Schweitzer, Jay Sokolovsky, Toni Tripp Reimer, Martin Whyte, and Connie Wolfsen. ix ROBERT L.