Hair and Fashion or Encyclopedia of Sports Nutrition

Hair and Fashion

Author: Caroline Cox

Hair and fashion are inextricably linked signs of the times, reflective of the prevailing zeitgeist. Whether long or cropped, curly or straight, hairstyles are a potent force. When combined with the latest fashions, hairstyles have created some of the most resonant images of the 20th century. This glamorous, well-illustrated book looks at the interdependent relationship between fashion and hair, using thematic chapters to investigate key moments such as the 1920s bob or the long-haired hippie look of the 1960s. Hair and Fashion also examines the role of the blonde, brunette, and redhead in popular culture.

Published to coincide with the 50th anniversary of L'Oreal, the book is illustrated with key fashion photographs and iconic images. Pictures of Jean Harlow and Marilyn Monroe; Mick Jagger and Jimi Hendrix; supermodels Linda Evangelista and Naomi Campbell; and popular icons such as Sarah Jessica Parker and Jennifer Lopez fill this book's lively pages. David Bailey, Edward Steichen, Nick Knight, and Cecil Beaton are just a few of the photographers whose work is represented.

Author Bio: Caroline Cox is a leading fashion authority whose books include Good Hair Days: A History of British Hairstyles; Lingerie: A Lexicon of Style; and Stiletto. Lee Widdows is a senior lecturer at Central Saint Martins College of Art and Design, London. She is a consultant and the coauthor of two books.

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Encyclopedia of Sports Nutrition: The Ultimate Guide for Peak Performance

Author: Liz Applegat

Good nutrition is the essential fuel that drives athletes to perform at their highest level. In order to compete effectively, athletes, trainers, and coaches need complete, up-to-date information about nutrition. Encyclopedia of Sports Nutrition is their best source. In this authoritative reference, nationally known sports expert Dr. Thomas Sawyer shows athletes how diet and supplements can optimize their physical performance, increase energy, build and repair tissue, and regulate body processes. He provides in-depth instructions on specific nutritional issues, from carbohydrate loading to getting enough protein. This thorough and reliable guide makes it easy for millions of athletes to stay healthy and maximize their performance levels.

The Hidden Addiction And How to Get Free or Alternative Medicine Magazines Definitive Guide to Weight Loss

The Hidden Addiction And How to Get Free, Vol. 1

Author: Janice Keller Phelps

The startling news of the Hidden Addiction is that all addictions are rooted in the same genetic flaw in your body. Dr. Phelps explains that addiction does not result primarily from emotional stress, lack of willpower, or some other psychological factor. It is a concrete physiological condition that can be addressed, and a detailed treatment program is provided in this book.

Publishers Weekly

The authors, both medical doctors, maintain that four out of 10 people are addicted to sugar, caffeine, nicotine, alcohol and some prescription drugs because they are born with a metabolic or genetic predisposition. Phelps and Nourse here offer a program for fighting such addiction that involves heavy doses of vitamin and mineral supplements, exercising, developing new routines, consulting with a physician or therapist and and the temporary use of anti-depressant drugs under medical guidance. Unfortunately this book does not address the complex psychological problems that accompany and often predate addiction. Moreover, most experts agree that the biggest hurdle to overcoming a bad habit is wanting to give up the habit. The Sugar Syndrome is aimed at those who have already won half the battle. (April)

Library Journal

This intriguing little book will shake up many readers' thinking on ``addiction.'' Dr. Phelps defines it as the ``compulsive and out-of-control use of any chemical substance that can produce . . . withdrawal symptoms'' and includes caffeine, nicotine, and sugar with the usual substances. She suggests that addictiveness is hereditary, and that depression can play a large role. Phelps offers a treatment program based on abstinence, nutrition, exercise, and new activities. If you've ever tried unsuccessfully to quit smoking or found yourself eating a whole plate of cookies, this book is for you. It's also for those working in the addiction field, and should spark some interesting discussions. Francia Schultz, Alcohol Certification Training Program, St. Herman's Seminary, Kodiak, Alas.

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Alternative Medicine Magazine's Definitive Guide to Weight Loss: 10 Smart Ways to Permanently Shed Unwanted Pounds

Author: Ellen Kamhi

Alternative medicine holds the key to losing weight permanently. By correcting imbalances resulting from conditions such as food allergies, hormone deficiencies, yeast infections, an underactive thyroid, and parasites, the health-promoting tips and techniques in this book will help you restructure your health-and melt away unwanted pounds.

This simple program kicks off with a comprehensive detox to flush toxins, which are commonly stored in fat cells, out of the system. Then it presents new ideas for losing weight by matching your diet to your unique body type and learning to choose the right fats, sweeteners, and supplements.

Featuring more than twenty healthy recipes, detox teas and juices, lymphstimulating methods for banishing cellulite, a menu-based eating plan, and the Super Seven Home Workout, Alternative Medicine Magazine's Definitive Guide to Weight Loss contains everything you need to get energized and become the healthy, trim person you've always wanted to be.

Table of Contents:

About the Author     vii
Acknowledgments     viii
Important Information for the Reader     ix
Introduction: Dieting Is Not the Answer     xi
Change Your Lifestyle     1
Detoxification     3
Start Exercising     52
Healthy Eating     75
Heal Your Emotional Appetite     97
Correct Imbalances     119
Strengthen Your Sugar Controls     121
Overcome a Sluggish Thyroid     150
Break Food Allergies and Addictions     165
Customize Your Weight-Loss Program     183
Individisalize Your Diet     185
Supplements for Weight Loss     206
Take Charge of Your Life and Lifestyle     238
Key Healthy Recipes     246
Quick Definitions     261
Resources     269
Endnotes     277
Index     297