Stress-proof : the scientific solution to protect your brain and body--and be more resilient every day /
Material type: TextPublisher: New York, New York : TarcherPerigee, [2017]Description: xix, 261 pages ; 22 cmContent type:- text
- unmediated
- volume
- 9780143130475
- 0143130471
- 155.9/042 23
- RA785 .S757 2017
Item type | Current library | Home library | Collection | Call number | Status | Date due | Barcode | Item holds | |
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Standard Loan | Metalines Community Library Adult Nonfiction | Metalines Community Library | Book | 155.9 STORONI (Browse shelf(Opens below)) | Available | 50610021171009 |
Enhanced descriptions from Syndetics:
Discover simple, science-based strategies for beating stress at its own game
When's the best time to exercise - and how much is too much?
Which foods fortify the brain, and which do the opposite?
How can we use music, movement, and motivation to boost our rational brain and keep our cool no matter what life throws our way?
Short bursts of stress are an inevitable part of modern life. But how much is too much? Research is uncovering the delicate balance that can turn a brief stressful episode into systemic overload, eventually leading to inflammation, anxiety, depression, and other chronic health issues.
This practical and groundbreaking guide reveals seven paths to fighting the effects of stress--to strengthen our natural defenses so that our minds remain sharp, and our bodies resilient, no matter what life throws at us.
Each chapter examines a common stress agent--including inflammation, an out-of-sync body clock, cortisol levels, and emotional triggers--and presents simple ways to minimize its harmful effects with changes in diet, exercise, and other daily habits--including surprising hacks involving music, eye movements, body temperature, daily routine, and more.
Translating cutting-edge scientific findings into clear and simple advice, Stress-Proof is the ultimate user's guide for body, mind and well-being.
**Winner, Best Stress Management Books of All Time, BookAuthority**
Includes bibliographical references and index.
"Short bursts of stress are an inevitable part of modern life. But how much is too much? Research is uncovering the delicate balance that can turn a brief stressful episode into systemic overload, eventually leading to inflammation, anxiety, depression, and other chronic health issues. This ... guide [promotes] seven paths to fighting the effects of stress--to strengthen our natural defenses so that our minds remain sharp, and our bodies resilient, no matter what life throws at us"--
Table of contents provided by Syndetics
- Introduction: Unboiling the Egg (p. xi)
- Chapter 1 The Two Sides of Your Brain (p. 1)
- Chapter 2 Bolstering Emotional Regulation (p. 17)
- Chapter 3 Getting Runaway Cortisol Under Control (p. 47)
- Chapter 4 Fostering Growth in the Rational Brain (p. 70)
- Chapter 5 Tuning Your Body Clock (p. 82)
- Chapter 6 Extinguishing Inflammation (p. 100)
- Chapter 7 Modulating Insulin Resistance (p. 130)
- Chapter 8 Mastering Motivation (p. 151)
- Chapter 9 Aligning Your Beliefs and Goals for Long-Term Success (p. 167)
- A Final Note on Resilience (p. 179)
- Acknowledgments (p. 183)
- Notes (p. 185)
- Index (p. 247)
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Library Journal Review
This title recommends a variety of lifestyle and behavior changes to reduce the impact of chronic stress on mind and body. Storoni, an ophthalmologist with research experience in perceptual neuroscience, covers a range of topics, including emotional regulation, managing cortisol levels, cultivating a rational worldview, managing your body clock, reducing chronic inflammation and insulin resistance, and increasing motivation. Suggestions span cognitive and behavioral techniques to diet, exercise, meditation, and much more, supported with evidence from medical, psychological, and neuroscience research. She advocates complementary/alternative therapies (e.g., yoga, probiotics), for which she also cites supporting evidence. Most of the advice is practical for the average person, but some lacks sufficient detail to implement. For example, the author explains that reducing the intake of FODMAPs (fermentable oligosaccharides, disaccharides, monosaccharides and polyols) improves symptoms of irritable bowel syndrome but does not define these molecules or list foods containing them. VERDICT Extensively cited and evidence-based, this title offers a menu of options for limiting the effects of stress on physical, mental, and emotional heath. Readers will need to consult more detailed sources once they identify techniques to try.-Janet Crum, Northern Arizona Univ. Lib., -Flagstaff © Copyright 2017. Library Journals LLC, a wholly owned subsidiary of Media Source, Inc. No redistribution permitted.Booklist Review
We all experience different levels of stress throughout our lives, but what happens when the feeling of being stressed-out never seems to go away? How does being in a constant state of stress affect our bodies? Trained in neuroophthalmology and medicine at Cambridge and Harvard, Storoni tackles this complex topic with clarity and ease. This rigorously researched book analyzes different stress triggers chapter by chapter, offering insight into the physiology of stress. Storoni offers realistic advice and numerous options for how to combat different stress agents and explains exactly why drinking matcha (green tea powder) or playing Tetris can help battle stress. Thoughtfully organized and executed, Storoni's guide doesn't need to be read cover-to-cover in a linear fashion; instead, it is designed to be consulted as needed. This practical book has the potential to positively impact the lives of many and will help readers prepare for the stressors (things that trigger the release of stress hormones) in day-to-day life with traditional techniques and clever body hacks.--Smith, Patricia Copyright 2017 BooklistAuthor notes provided by Syndetics
Mithu Storoni is a University of Cambridge-trained medical doctor, certified in Ophthalmology, and also holds a PhD in Neuro-ophthalmology. She has undertaken research in Neuro-ophthalmology and Perceptual Neuroscience at Cambridge, in London and at Harvard Medical School. She speaks several languages and is a teacher of hot yoga.There are no comments on this title.