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Renewing the Family: A History of the Baby Boomers / / by Catherine Bonvalet, Céline Clément, Jim Ogg
| Renewing the Family: A History of the Baby Boomers / / by Catherine Bonvalet, Céline Clément, Jim Ogg |
| Autore | Bonvalet Catherine |
| Edizione | [1st ed. 2015.] |
| Pubbl/distr/stampa | Cham : , : Springer International Publishing : , : Imprint : Springer, , 2015 |
| Descrizione fisica | 1 online resource (271 p.) |
| Disciplina | 646.700844 |
| Collana | INED Population Studies |
| Soggetto topico |
Social groups
Family Population Demography Sociology of Family, Youth and Aging Population Economics |
| ISBN | 3-319-08545-X |
| Formato | Materiale a stampa  |
| Livello bibliografico | Monografia |
| Lingua di pubblicazione | eng |
| Nota di contenuto | Chapter 1: Introduction -- Chapter 2: The Baby-Boom Phenomenon -- Chapter 3: The Baby-Boomers' Childhood -- Chapter 4: The Family in Perpetual Motion -- Chapter 5: Rebellious Teenagers -- Chapter 6: Life Outside the Family: Working Women -- Chapter 7: The Family Wins Through -- Chapter 8: Caught between Parents and Children -- Chapter 9: Baby-Boomers and their Family Entourage -- Chapter 10: Conclusion.- References -- Index. |
| Record Nr. | UNINA-9910483133203321 |
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| Cham : , : Springer International Publishing : , : Imprint : Springer, , 2015 | ||
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| Lo trovi qui: Univ. Federico II | ||
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Your middle years ; : love them. live them. own them / / Paula Mee, Kate O'Brien
| Your middle years ; : love them. live them. own them / / Paula Mee, Kate O'Brien |
| Autore | Mee Paula |
| Pubbl/distr/stampa | Dublin, Ireland : , : Gill Books, , 2016 |
| Descrizione fisica | 1 online resource (222 pages) |
| Disciplina | 646.700844 |
| Soggetto topico | Middle-aged women |
| ISBN | 0-7171-6973-1 |
| Formato | Materiale a stampa |
| Livello bibliografico | Monografia |
| Lingua di pubblicazione | eng |
| Nota di contenuto |
Cover -- Title Page -- Author photo -- Dedication -- Acknowledgements -- Contents -- Introduction -- CHAPTER 1. FACTS -- The symptoms of menopause -- Your hormones -- What are hormones? -- Oestrogen -- Progesterone -- Androgens -- Cortisol -- Insulin -- Leptin -- Ghrelin -- Dopamine -- Hormone therapy -- Is it worth it? -- What's the alternative? -- CHAPTER 2. FOOD -- More or less? Your changing nutrient needs -- Top meno-foods -- Eggs -- Seeds -- Quinoa -- Legumes -- Beans -- Peas -- Lentils -- Greek yogurt -- Kefir -- Nuts -- Sea vegetables -- Expert opinion: Sea vegetables -- Our essential nutrient needs -- Plant and animal proteins -- Iron -- Calcium -- Vitamin D -- Vitamins B12 and B2 -- Omega-3 fatty acids -- Selenium, zinc and iodine -- How much should we be eating? -- Fruit and vegetables -- Bread, cereals and potatoes -- Milk and dairy products -- Protein-rich foods -- Essential fats and oils -- Managing your symptoms through diet -- Hot flushes and night sweats -- Isoflavone supplements -- Isoflavone-rich food -- Gastrointestinal changes -- Irritable Bowel Syndrome (IBS) -- Cravings -- Dehydration -- Alcohol -- CHAPTER 3. WEIGHT -- Is weight gain inextricably linked with menopause? -- Is it just hormones or are there other contributing factors? -- What about your genes? -- The importance of sleep -- A natural deceleration in metabolic rates -- The science bit -- Taking control of your weight and health -- Think health, not weight -- Fat analysis -- Want to lose weight? Change your behaviour -- Are you motivated and ready? -- Are you prepared to put the work in? -- Make your thoughts count -- The power of positive thinking -- What is the effect of thinking the way you do? -- Don't give up before you even start. -- Don't condemn yourself. -- Look at your strengths. -- Don't expect to be perfect. -- Change is difficult, but not impossible.
What could others do to help? -- What if you are hungry all the time? -- Tactics to help -- Obstacles to get your mind around -- Rewrite the rules -- Which approach should you take? -- Choose the right diet for you -- Three mindsets -- Expert opinion: Dressing slimmer -- Measuring success -- What to eat -- Paula's weight loss tips -- 1500-calorie meal plan -- CHAPTER 4. BONES -- Factors outside your control -- The importance of calcium -- Other food sources to top up your calcium levels -- What if you are lactose intolerant? -- What about calcium supplements? -- What if you are already taking calcium supplements? -- Vitamin D -- Why is vitamin D important for health? -- Recommended intake of vitamin D -- Food sources of vitamin D -- Vitamin D supplements -- Meeting your daily needs -- Sample meal plan containing adequate calcium and vitamin D -- DEXA scan -- Treatment plan -- Food sources of bone-friendly vitamins -- Things to avoid for good bone health -- CHAPTER 5. IMMUNITY -- Your gut -- Good bacteria in food -- Feeding your gut bacteria -- Supporting your immune system -- Vitamin D -- Selenium -- Probiotics -- Zinc -- Vitamins A, C and E -- Omega-3 fats -- Weight -- Fighting fatigue -- The immune-friendly diet -- Red and processed meat -- Flaxseeds -- Lycopene -- Immune-supporting meal plan -- Autoimmune disease -- CHAPTER 6. HEART -- Healthy cholesterol levels -- Cholesterol in food -- Unsaturated fats -- Trans fats -- Weighty issues -- How cholesterol is lowered -- Functional foods -- What about? -- Managing high triglycerides -- Blood pressure -- How to lower blood pressure -- DASH -- Reducing salt -- Salt substitutes -- How much salt is in your food? -- Shaking the salt habit -- Supplements for heart health -- Caffeine -- Weight -- Paula's pick of heart-friendly foods -- Avocado -- Nuts and seeds -- Olive and rapeseed oils -- Coconut oil. Camelina oil -- Bananas -- Alcohol -- Oily fish -- The Mediterranean diet -- Should you cut out dairy altogether? -- What spread should you use? -- Does low-fat mean high sugar? -- CHAPTER 7. COMPLEMENTARY THERAPIES -- Some herbal helpers -- Black cohosh (Cimicifuga racemosa) -- Dong quai (Angelica sinesis) -- Chaste tree berries (Vitex agnus-castus) -- Sage (Salvia officinalis) -- Red clover (Trifolium pratense) -- The Chinese way - Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM) -- Chinese herbal medicine -- Chinese therapies -- Acupuncture -- Moxibusition -- Cupping -- Tui na -- Expert opinion: The Indian Way - Ayurveda -- Ayurvedic consultation -- The wise woman -- Ayurvedic herbal therapy -- Shatavari (Asparagus racemosos) -- Ajwain (Carom seed) -- Fennel (Foeniculum vulgare) -- Turmeric (Curcuma longa) -- Renewing life's lustre -- Movement -- Breath -- Breath of life -- Alternate nostril breathing (Nadi shodhana) -- Breath of balance -- Massage -- Mind power: Visualisation -- Expert opinion: Natural supplements -- Supplements for menopause symptoms -- Hot flushes and other menopausal concerns -- Vaginal dryness -- Anxiety and stress -- Beyond menopause -- Multivitamins and minerals -- Krill oil -- Astaxanthin -- Probiotics -- Vitamin D -- CHAPTER 8. BEAUTY -- The biology -- Making your skin work for you -- Cleanse -- Exfoliation -- Tone -- Nourish -- Creams -- Serums -- Masks -- Face oils -- Using face oils -- Your bathroom shelf -- Dry skin -- Oily skin -- Sensitive skin -- Safe sun -- Sunscreen -- Facial massage -- Care of the eye area -- Care of the neck -- Expert opinion: Taking care of your skin -- Dr Rosemary Coleman's top skincare tips -- Cosmetic procedures -- ActiveFX Fractionated Laser Skin Resurfacing -- Chemical peels -- Cosmelan -- Fraxel fractional laser resurfacing -- Intense Pulsed Light (IPL) -- Jet Hydration Therapy (JHT). Microdermabrasion -- Ultherapy -- Vein Gogh Therapy -- Viora Reaction -- YAG Laser -- Botulinum toxin (Botox/Dysport) -- Soft tissue fillers -- What to choose? -- Hair care -- Keep your hair looking its very best -- Body care -- Cellulite -- Body scrubs and body brushing -- Make-up -- Tips for make-up perfection -- Expert opinion: Perfume -- CHAPTER 9. MOVEMENT -- Getting started -- Yoga -- Resistance exercise -- Recovery nutrition -- More reasons to move -- CHAPTER 10. MINDSPACE -- Meditation -- Stressful situations -- Expert opinion: Mindfulness -- Mindfulness practices -- Mindful moments 1: Being present (<1 minute) -- Mindful moments 2: Anchoring attention on the breath (10 minutes+) -- Meditation -- Mindful moments 3: Self-compassion break -- Meditation -- Strategies for coping with life's challenges -- Engage fully with the challenge -- Pause and take a deep breath -- Learn to sit with yourself -- ... or sit with a professional -- Find your tribe -- Re-engage with the cycle of life -- Give up control -- Mindful meditation apps -- CHAPTER 11. SLEEP -- Sleep stages -- Circadian rhythms -- How much sleep is enough? -- Sleep strategies -- Get some natural sunlight -- Exercise -- Create a routine -- Switch off -- Cut out stimulants -- Do mindfulness meditations -- Sleep apps -- Let go -- Apply the quarter-of-an-hour rule -- Set the scene -- Listen to soothing sounds -- Be thankful -- Breathe -- Paula's tips for getting more zzzzzzz -- CHAPTER 12. SEX -- Complete lack of interest in sex? -- The main cause of languishing libidos -- Vaginal dryness -- Expert opinion: The three golden rules -- 1. Lubrication -- Why do you need lube? -- Tips for all lube users -- Organic or non-organic? -- Popular natural lubes -- Artificial oil-based lubes -- Silicone-based lubes -- Water-based lubes -- 2. Masturbation, self-pleasure or self-love -- Self-exam -- Fantasise. Toys -- 3. Communication -- Say it loud -- Slow down -- RECIPES -- Prannie Rhatigan's super green smoothie -- Berry good smoothie -- Breakfast berries with Greek yogurt and milled seeds -- Poached eggs on a bed of spinach -- Red lentil and tomato soup -- Scrambled egg muffin -- Crushed broad bean and mint bruschetta -- Creamy guacamole -- Beetroot and apple soup -- Carrot and ginger soup -- Courgette and spinach soup -- Minestrone soup -- Broccoli, cherry tomato and feta salad -- Smoked salmon and cream cheese wrap -- Marinated fig and mozzarella salad -- Butternut squash salad -- Smoked trout and pea pasta -- Chicken biryani -- Prawn creole -- Oriental prawn noodle salad -- ABC salad -- Basic puy lentil salad -- Broccoli, carrot and mixed seed salad -- Mango and avocado salad with chicken -- Spicy Indian fish bake -- Seabass with fennel and wild rice -- Greek meatballs with tomato sauce -- Chicken and puy lentil one pot -- Puy lentil Shepherd's pie -- Chicken tagine -- Red pepper Chinese scallops -- Spicy chicken and bean wrap -- Moroccan lamb with apricots, almonds and mint -- Warm chicken salad -- Prannie Rhatigan's fig and walnut dulse chocolate truffles -- Contributors -- References and Further Reading -- Copyright -- About the authors -- About Gill Books. |
| Record Nr. | UNINA-9910157428403321 |
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| Dublin, Ireland : , : Gill Books, , 2016 | ||
| Materiale a stampa | ||
| Lo trovi qui: Univ. Federico II | ||
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