Las Animas - Bent County Library District

Two weight-loss experts from the University of Chicago's Anschutz Center draw on regional fitness practices to outline a step-by-step lifestyle program that rebuilds metabolism for rapid weight loss.

Presents a plan for permanent weight loss, explaining how to eliminate guilt; balance daily intake of carbs, protein, and fat; practice portion control; and eat frequently throughout the day.

Estivation is just like hibernation - only it happens in summer instead of winter. Why do some animals settle into cool, snug spots and sink into a summertime sleep? Because it's too hot for their bodies to function, or their food is in short supply. Some estivating animals sleep groups; others rest alone. Some go on a long journey before they slumber; others hunker down right at home. From the pixie frog to the spotted turtle to the desert hedgehog,...

Describes how our bodies process the food we eat and turn it into energy. Includes activities to increase our understanding of the digestive system.

"For over a century, we've accepted the scientific consensus that cancer results from genetic disease due to chromosomal damage in cell nuclei. But what if cancer isn't a genetic disease after all? What if scientists are chasing a flawed paradigm, and cancer isn't a disease of damaged DNA but rather of defective metabolism as a result of mitochondrial dysfunction? What if that startling truth could revolutionize our understanding of other diseases...

"Dr. Perlmutter's #1 New York Times bestseller about the devastating effects of gluten, sugar, and carbs on the brain and body- updated with the latest nutritional and neurological science. When Grain Brain was published in 2013, Dr. Perlmutter kick-started a revolution. Since then, his book has been translated into 34 languages, and more than 1.5 million readers have been given the tools to make monumental life-changing improvements to their health....

Dr. David Perlmutter has transformed the way more than a million people around the world understand and approach their health. But how exactly do we implement these changes realistically, and what else can we do to prevent disease, diminish or eradicate chronic conditions, lose weight, and add more robust, productive years to our lives?

Lose up to 14 Lbs in 21 days! The Breakthrough Diet That Gets Real-Life Results-Fast. Frustrated by trendy low-fat, low-carb diets that leave you feeling hungry without losing or keeping off any weight? It's not your fault! The latest medical research shows that balanced hormones are the key to weight loss. In fact, those hard-to-maintain diet fads wreak havoc on your hormones, which is why the weight comes back the moment you stop. Dr. Michael Aziz...

"Lose 14 pounds in 14 days--harness the power of food to reset your metabolism for good with this breakthrough program complete with recipes and a detailed, easy-to-use diet plan from the #1 New York Times bestselling author of The Fast Metabolism Diet. The diet industry has been plagued with crazy fad diets that do nothing but slow your metabolism and prime your body for yo-yo weight gain. It's time for a change. If you want to lose weight fast,...