Health Revolution: Finding Happiness and Health Through an Anti-Inflammatory Lifestyle - Hardcover

Borelius, Maria

Hardcover

ISBN 10: 0062911198 ISBN 13: 9780062911193

Publisher: Harper, 2019

Synopsis

The story of one woman's unique, four-year-long quest to banish melancholy and depression, find happiness and fulfillment, cultivate wellness, and ultimately create her best self--lessons anyone can use to pursue a healthier and more satisfied life.

When Maria Borelius turned fifty-two, she hit menopause and her physical health began to decline. Feeling tired, sad, and depressed, she suffered from physical pain, including a lingering back ache. Fearful that this was a glimpse of what the future would be, she embarked on a personal odyssey, an exploratory journey that introduced her to a whole new style of living that would transform her body, mind, and soul - an anti-inflammatory lifestyle.

Maria began with science. She traveled the globe to meet medical and fitness experts in Canada, the United States, Denmark, India, and Sweden. She studied history, exploring the health secrets of ancient civilizations and religious sects with unexpected long life-spans. What she discovered helped her turn back her clock and find renewed energy, enthusiasm, and joy. She changed her eating habits, making plants the center of her diet. She got her body moving to strengthen her muscles and stimulate her mind. She also opened herself to the possibilities of the world around her, cultivating a sense of awe and wonder and an appreciation for glorious sunsets and more of the priceless beauty life offers.

Health Revolution is the fascinating chronicle of one woman's quest for knowledge and her desire to foster physical, mental, and spiritual wellness. Filled with inspiring and calming imagery and illustrations, this energizing motivational guide includes concrete and doable tips and recipes for everyone who wants to experience a stronger, happier, and more youthful version of themselves.

About this title

About the Author

Maria Borelius is an award-winning science journalist, author of several non-fiction books, and an entrepreneur. She lives in London with her husband.

From the Back Cover

One woman's amazing journey to banishing melancholy, cultivating wellness, finding happiness, and ultimately creating her best self by exploring a new anti-inflammatory lifestyle

When Maria Borelius turned fifty-two, she hit menopause and her physical health began to decline. She felt tired, depressed, and suffered from physical pain, including a lingering backache. Fearful that this was a glimpse into the future, she embarked on a personal odyssey that introduced her to a new style of living and would transform her body, mind, and soul--an anti-inflammatory lifestyle.

As a science journalist, Maria uncovered and pieced together emerging research on inflammation from around the world. She met with medical and fitness experts in Canada, the United States, Denmark, India, and Sweden. She studied the health secrets of ancient civilizations and religious sects whose members had long life spans. What she discovered helped her turn back the clock and find renewed energy, enthusiasm, and joy. She changed her eating habits, making fish, vegetables, and probiotic-rich foods the center of her diet. She got moving. She opened herself to the possibilities of the world around her, cultivated a sense of awe and wonder, and developed an appreciation for glorious sunsets and more of the priceless beauty life has to offer.

In this energizing motivational guide, Maria chronicles her journey and includes practical advice, menus, and recipes for everyone who wants to experience a stronger, happier, and more youthful version of themselves.

Edition details

• Publisher: Harper
• Publication date: 2019
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 0062911198
• ISBN 13: 9780062911193
• Binding: Hardcover
• Number of pages: 344