Built From Broken contains a complex explanation of how muscles (and other stuff under your skin) work, how they can be injured, and how to fix them if they are damaged. It definitely was too advanced for my knowledge base. I admit I had to skim past a lot ofContinue Reading
So you ask, what is The Hunger Crushing Combo Method? It is to eat protein, fiber and healthy fat at every meal. That sounds familiar, you comment. Yes, even the author remarks on its similarities to every macronutrient plan on earth. However, the Combo is not the best part ofContinue Reading
The title of this book, The Ultimate Guide to Red Light Therapy, is a bit of a misnomer. There are no instructions or even suggestions on how to use red light therapy to fix issues. There is only a two line table towards the rear of the book that brieflyContinue Reading
There are 99 Ways to Die but a witch ain’t one. Sorry, my early aughts roots are showing, with apologies to Jay-Z. Actually, this book is a list of, wait for it, 99 Ways to Die, and how to prevent most of them. While there are some humorous bits inContinue Reading
It’s that time of the year when everyone tries to be healthier. If losing weight is one of your resolutions, using GLP-1 medications are an effective, though expensive, way to make your goal more achievable. Enough is a well-researched book by Oprah’s doctor talking about the pros and cons ofContinue Reading
Cozy Vegan has some delicious sounding recipes. However, they definitely require some cooking knowledge to complete. They also will be rather expensive until you have built up your vegan pantry. Most recipes use several specialty ingredients that may be hard to find at your local market. With recipes from basicContinue Reading
Everyone can agree that Dolly Parton Ain’t Nobody’s Fool. This extensively researched biography shows just how amazing her story of rags to riches really is. Born in the middle of a gaggle of children in a hollow of Tennessee, Dolly always loved to write songs and sing. But few inContinue Reading
I cannot recommend Weightless highly enough. Of all the GLP-1 books I have read recently, this is the best. If you are thinking about starting a GLP-1 like Ozempic, Mounjaro or their compounded equivalent, you need to read Weightless first. It reads as if your best friend just happens toContinue Reading
Realistically, some people may need or want to give up their reliance on weight loss drugs. Whether because of finances, side effects, or any other reason, that decision is a valid desire. Losing the Weight Loss Meds gives many strategies to achieve that goal. The reader then decides which ofContinue Reading
Chair Yoga for Strength and Balance is chock full of simple relaxing yoga exercises. The instructions are clear and easy to follow. Each exercise also has a way to do it standing up, make it easier, or make it harder included. A couple of drawings for each exercise make gettingContinue Reading
Is your New Year’s Resolution this year to finally start writing that book idling in your brain for years? If so, Write a Dystopian Novel may just be the push you need to begin. The book starts with a brief description of the traditional structure of a dystopian novel andContinue Reading
So your goal is Becoming an Artist. But you have no idea how to begin. And you need a bit, or a lot, of encouragement. First, what should you make? A drawing, a painting, a sculpture (wow, I’m impressed by your ambition), or something else completely. Actually, what is art?Continue Reading
The title of The Foodie Diet seems like a misnomer. I think of a foodie as someone who loves food, not supplements, which the author heavily promotes late in the book. I also expected more unusual recipes, and honestly, more of them. These recipes seemed too basic for a trueContinue Reading
In Tidying the Abyss, it’s like the author has snuck around in my house at night while I was sleeping. Otherwise, how does she know that I have an unopened mop box (she must have missed the still boxed Roomba, vacuum and generic swift jet in my garage)? She evenContinue Reading
The Encyclopedia of Soups and Stews has over 300 recipes. Every soup or stew you have ever heard of, and many that you haven’t, grace these pages. About 25% of the recipes have pictures. Unfortunately, none have nutritional information or allergen warnings. Even though the book states it is forContinue Reading
Who doesn’t love a fast food or restaurant’s special sauce? Secret Sauce contains a huge collection of copycat recipes from McDonald’s Big Mac to Olive Garden’s Alfredo and marinara sauces. The recipes are easy enough for anyone to follow. The ingredients can be found in most grocery stories. I madeContinue Reading