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The Source: Unleash Your Natural Energy, Power Up Your Health, and Feel 10 Years Younger
written by Woodson Merrell
Studio : Free Press
by Free Press
Publisher : Free Press
Released : 2008-09-23
Availability : Usually ships in 1-2 business days
Number of Items : 1
EAN : 9781416568162
Avg. Customer Rating: (based on 9 reviews)
List Price : $26.00
Our Price : $15.49
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"Why do I feel so tired and drained?" You're not alone if you're constantly asking yourself this question. Exhaustion is epidemic in America and "lack of energy" one of the top five complaints to doctors nationwide. This is because vast numbers of people have lost their connection with the inner energy that is the source of healing and radiant vitality. But now Dr. Woodson Merrell shows us that it doesn't have to be this way. One of the nation's preeminent integrative medicine specialists, Dr. Merrell tackles this problem head on with his long-awaited first book, offering a way to break the fatigue cycle and achieve the abundant energy that leads to true health. Here is his uplifting, proven program -- a breakthrough, six-step, 21-Day Plan for how you can become an "energy creator" rather than an "energy consumer." The Source is the most comprehensive, authoritative, and cutting-edge health guide available on how to power up your energy, your health, and your life. In his more than twenty years of medical practice, Dr. Merrell has discovered core concepts about energy that draw on both Western and Eastern medical knowledge and healing practices. His plan has helped to transform thousands of people's lives physically, mentally, and spiritually to allow them to feel better than ever before. With myriad paths to energy and wellness, Dr. Merrell's plan gives you all the tools you need -- including relaxation practices, a sustainable exercise program, a protocol for detoxifying your body, and organic menus and recipes for each day of the 21-Day Plan. Dr. Merrell is among the first physicians to give a blueprint for energy generation, providing an accessible, clear solution for living, looking, and feeling better. As you undertake his program, you will tap into "The Source" of life's essential force -- energy -- and increase yours as you experience incredible changes in mind, body, and spirit. You will power up your body and wake up to life. |
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The Source |
Who isn't tired these days? How many people do you know who wake up each morning full of energy and continue to be happy and productive all day? Not very many, I'm sure.
Stress, fatigue, obesity have become epidemic problems. As a society, we are sleeping less, eating more junk, and getting less exercise. It's no wonder really. Have you ever really thought about what we put into our bodies each day? Look at the labels of the food you consume. Can you even pronounce half of the ingredients? The scary thing is that these lists don't even include information on the pesticides that have been used in the production of these foods or any indication that they have been genetically altered. Not to mention pollution and toxics in the air we breathe, the water we drink, the products we cook our food in.
The Source contains a 21 day program that teaches us to be more mindful of what we put into our body each day. The program includes not only nutrition but also methods for detoxification, exercise guidelines, and the importance of stress relief. Unlike most books of this kind, the author also addresses the issues of emotional release and spiritual connection. |
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many useful tips, poor scientifical rogour |
the first days I've had this book I was in ecstasy: the author was citing researches which demostrate many of my beliefs regarding spirituality, meditation, yoga, praying.
I bought 3 more copies as xmas gifts for my friends who are more "spiritual".
then a friend of mine invited me to double check the validity of the researches mentioned (I'm a business analyst in the end, why didn't I think of it before?). I've checked the most astonishing one, supposed to prove that if someone prays for you you heal faster.
I found an article on wired which gave me the numbers, the research was based on 40 AIDS patients (4 of which had died and fortunately they were all in the control group!).
so I understood that I was enthusiast because I really wanted to believe it's scientifically true, I needed this support, but this book unfortunately is too weak to give me this support. I'll keep looking aroud though.
I still have to thank the author for a precious tool it gave me: now I have a compass: when I feel tired, an alarm now rings in my head, I review what I've eaten, how many days without sports, without meditation, without praying, without seeing my dearest friends, which source of stress is absorbing my energy: as I work in finance, now I can approach the issue in mathematical terms, or accounting terms: where is my energy, who is spending it? or call "work!! stop spending my energy now!" :-) |
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Unleash your energy! |
Reviewed by Kam Aures for RebeccasReads (11/08)
If you feel like you are always tired and lacking energy then "The Source" is a book that you should most definitely read. I am the mother of two preschool age children who are able to run non-stop all day and fully expect me to keep up with them. I thought that this feeling of exhaustion that I often experience just came with the territory. Apparently loss of energy has made the list as being one of the top five complaints to physicians. The numbers would be even higher but it is estimated that "66 percent of people who visit their doctors while experiencing debilitating exhaustion never even mention the problem!" (p. 5)
The purpose of "The Source" is to "offer a fresh, unique perspective on the possibility of energy creation that unifies Western medical science with Eastern mind-body and energy practices." The book is written by Woodson Merrell, M.D., "a doctor of internal medicine with a busy private practice, as well as an educator and researcher at both Columbia University College of Physicians and Surgeons and Albert Einstein College of Medicine." (p.6)
In the first part of the book, Dr. Merrell offers a convincing explanation as to the link between our thought patterns, stress and the amount of energy that we produce. We are provided with information on how the food we eat produces energy and which foods are the best choices for us to reach our optimum potential. Also addressed are detox, exercise, rest, and spiritual cultivation. There were many interesting ideas touched on in the first section of "The Source." One of my favorites that I have already implemented in my life is the "Power Up! Breath Break" which is a certain way of breathing that I found to be instantly calming. In fact, Dr. Merrell states "If you only do one thing to increase your energy, this breath break would be my choice." (p.39)
Part Two of "The Source" outlines the "21-Day Plan for Increasing Your Energy and Feeling 10 Years Younger," a day by day agenda filled with useful tips and ideas such as drinking 8-12 oz of water every couple of hours and establishing a calming bedtime routine. I think that there is something for everyone in this section and even if you don't follow the plan in it's entirety you are sure to benefit from pulling tips for here and there throughout the plan.
The last part of the book contains the menus and recipes that go along with the 21-Day plan. This is the area that I would have difficulty in following the plan. "This plan is designed to help everyone transition toward a plant-based diet" (p. 276) and the menus contain such dishes as "Scrambled Tofu with Vegetables" and a "Vegetable Goat Cheese Egg-White Omelet."
"The Source" is a very well written and informative book. If you ever feel like you have no energy, I believe that by following the tips recommended in this book you will experience an increase in your energy levels. While I have not yet followed the whole plan, I have noticed a difference just by integrating a few of the concepts into my life. Dr. Merrell's plan really does make a difference and I highly recommend this book!
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Great book! |
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This book is very well written and has some wonderful ideas. After just one week I feel great and really do have much more energy. I also managed to lose three pounds without trying. Would recommend it to anyone that is feeling tired and run down. |
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Find Your Inner Strength |
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As I began my chemotherapy treatment, I found book on CD's very relaxing, and grounding. 'The Source' will guide you to find your core strength, faith and begin the healing process. What a wonderful tool. |
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