3 Resources to Help You Feel Well and Live Well
Even those who have been committed to a healthy lifestyle for years can use inspiration now and then. These three must-read resources will give practical advice, motivation, recipes, and mindset shifts to living your best life.
Eight Weeks to Optimum Health, Revised Edition
“You have in your hands a tool for changing your life. . .”
This is the opening line of Dr. Andrew Weil’s book Eight Weeks to Optimum Health. Hundreds of thousands of people have used his book’s practical advice and step-by-step instructions to change their lives by building a foundation for healthy living.
This updated version gives insights about antioxidants, trans fats, cholesterol, and toxic elements in the food supply, plus guidance on vitamins and supplements and sources for additional information and supplies for living well. It’s a comprehensive playbook built on Harvard-educated Dr. Weil’s expertise in conventional, alternative, and integrated medicine, covering environment, diet, lifestyle, and stress.
Dr. Weil includes guidance for people with varying concerns, including pregnancy, excess weight, aging, cancer risk, and more.
The U.S. News and World Report ranked the Mediterranean diet as the No. 1 Best Overall Diet based on analysis by leading medical and nutrition specialists. With an emphasis on plant-based food popular in the Mediterranean region, including Turkey, Greece, Italy, and Spain, the Mediterranean diet has been scientifically proven to mitigate chronic issues such as heart disease and Type 2 diabetes.
Whether you’re new to the Mediterranean diet or looking for new recipes, Suzy Karadsheh’s personal food blog, The Mediterranean Dish, and cookbooks give you plenty of savory or sweet recipes to try and Mediterranean spices and olive oils to buy.
Suzy was born in Port Said, Egypt, and her recipes celebrate the flavors and people of the Mediterranean from Southern Europe, North Africa, and the Middle East.
Named a Must-Read Book for 2024, The 5 Resets: Rewire Your Brain and Body for Less Stress and More Resilience by Harvard physician and stress expert Dr. Aditi Nerurkar outlines five mindset shifts to help you overcome stress and burnout.
The five mindset shifts are:
- Get Clear on What Matters Most
- Find Quiet in a Noisy World
- Sync Your Brain and Your Body
- Come Up for Air
- Bring Your Best Self Forward
“I truly believe that everyone has the power and ability to make positive shifts in their mental and physical health,” Dr. Nerurkar said. “My job is to hold up the mirror so they can see that for themselves.”
Grab this book to learn her practical solutions that can be applied to anyone’s life.
These resources can get you on the right track to a healthier lifestyle. The Taylor Pilates and Fitness team invites you to explore how Pilates and functional fitness can keep you moving well. To schedule your session, please call or text us at 303-472-6743.