Heinermans Encyclopedia of Healing Herbs and Spices or Ultimate Fitness through Martial Arts

Heinerman's Encyclopedia of Healing Herbs and Spices

Author: John Heinerman

In the tradition of his other bestselling health guides, Heinerman's Encyclopedia of Healing Juices and Heinerman's New Encyclopedia of Fruits and Vegetables, renowned medical expert John Heinerman, Ph.D. now shows you how to harness the amazing healing power of common herbs and spices to reverse illness and restore vitality! From Agave for stomach problems and Allspice for toothaches to Yohimbine to rejuvenate your sex life and Yucca for arthritis relief, you'll discover hundreds of all-natural remedies for over 100 health conditions. Best of all, these herbs and spices are completely safe, effective, and readily available from your local grocer or health food store. In fact, you may find many of them in your kitchen cabinets right now. Plus, the Encyclopedia also includes scores of intriguing case histories that illustrate the many uses of these healers in a variety of cultures through the ages ... listings of herbs and spices and the conditions they offer relief from ... and step-by-step recommendations for using these natural remedies most effectively.

Mature Life Features

"John Heinerman is a world-traveled researcher, author and lecturer who seems to know more about his subject than most of his colleagues. His large size paperback bustles with fascinating anecdotes, personal observations and quotes from experts. . . . It's a well-organized lively book for believers.

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Ultimate Fitness through Martial Arts

Author: Sang H Kim

Ultimate Fitness through Martial Arts is a one-stop reference for martial arts students, instructors and coaches that includes over 200 new and traditional martial arts exercises, games and drills for developing speed, power, flexibility, timing, coordination, agility, balance, and mental strength. Save hours of workout time by doing only the exercises that produce maximum results. Learn to plan your personal workout and track your progress in every area.

* Variations for individuals, partners and groups
* Detailed explanations of fitness concepts
* Injury prevention
* Diet and nutrition
* Beginner, intermediate and black belt workout plans
* Exercise cautions
* Martial arts applications for all exercises
* Instructor guidelines
* Organized for easy reference
* over 200 photos

Library Journal

This book provides exercises geared toward all ability levels in the martial arts. The author, who boasts 30 years of experience in this discipline, contributes chapters on balance, speed, endurance, strength, and coordination and timing. While some of the routines can be performed individually, a number of exercises require a partner. The consistently arranged listings for each routine include correct execution, main benefits, martial arts benefits, and cautions. Recommended for general exercise and sports collections.-- J. Sara Paulk, Concord P.L., N.H.

Table of Contents:

The Quest
What is Fitness
Maintaining Fitness
Exercise Methodology
Warm-ups
Your Personalized Workout

Power
What is It?
How does it Apply to Martial Arts
Where does it Come From?
Exercises
Cautions
Tracking Your Progress
Instructor Notes
(all attribute chapters follow this format)

Speed

Perception

Coordination

Balance

Agility

Flexibility

Endurance

Accuracy

Timing

Mental Strength

Nutrition
The Components of Good Nutrition
Nutritional Concerns of Athletes

Injury Prevention
Safety in the Training Area
How does it Apply to Martial Arts
Before you Begin
During your Workout
Working with a Partner
Staying Fit
Overuse Injuries

Sample Workouts
Designing your Personalized Workout
Using the Sample Plans
Sample Plans
Glossary