According to author Lynne M. Baab, we live in hungry times. Ours is a consumer culture, predisposed to quickly fill the cravings of body and mind. The idea of fasting–the voluntary denial of something for a specific time, for a spiritual purpose–sets us immediately on edge. But Lynne Baab makes the case that can fast. […]
Pet Therapy Helps Depression
Animal companionship has been a source of comfort and relief from suffering throughout history. For over 40 years, pet therapy has been a subject of study for nursing and other health care disciplines concerned with emotional well-being and quality of life. There are numerous organizations and types of pet therapy, such as animal-assisted activities, animal-assisted […]
The Diet Cure
For most health books, the word cure in the title is a definite sign to steer clear. The Diet Cure: The 8-Step Program to Rebalance Your Body Chemistry and End Food Cravings, Weight Problems, and Mood-Swings–Now is a refreshing exception. Author Julia Ross has the unusual job description of “nutritional psychologist,” which means that she […]
The Miracle of Fasting: Proven Throughout History for Physical, Mental, & Spiritual Rejuvenation
First of all, I don’t consider this book to really be about fasting because it is about juice fasting. I believe that water fasting is fasting and juice fasting is a diet. Still, juice fasting has it’s merits and this is an interesting book on the subject, if not a bit outdated. The Braggs believe […]