God's Design for the Highly Healthy Person

by Walt Larimore, M.D., with Traci Mullins

• ISBN13: 9780310262794
• ISBN10: 0310262798
• Format: Paperback
• Copyright: 2005-01-01
• Publisher: Harpercollins Christian Pub

Summary

Good news. The doctor is in! Dr. Walt Larimore has seen it all-as a family physician, a medical journalist, and now your doctor on call. It's like having your very own mentor to guide you in your total health picture, from treating illness and navigating the health care system to developing a proactive approach to personal wellness.

Author Biography

Dr. Walt Larimore has been a medical journalist since 1995 Traci Mullins is the editor of Breakfast with the Angels and coauthor of Vitamins for your Soul

Table of Contents

Foreword	9	(2)
Acknowledgments	11	(4)
Meet Dr. Larimore	15	(4)
Getting the Most Out of This Book	19	(4)
PART ONE: ASSESSING YOUR HEALTH
1. What Is a Highly Healthy Person?	23	(10)
2. Testing Your Four Wheels of Health	33	(20)
PART TWO: THE TEN ESSENTIALS
3. Set a Wise Balance in Your Life	53	(10)
The Essential of Balance
4. Be Proactive in Preventing Disease	63	(28)
The Essential of Self-Care
5. Practice Acceptance and Letting Go	91	(20)
The Essential of Forgiveness
6. Lighten Your Load	111	(24)
The Essential of Reducing SADness (Stress, Anxiety, and Depression)
7. Avoid Loneliness	135	(22)
The Essential of Relationships
8. Cultivate a True Spirituality	157	(18)
The Essential of Spiritual Well-Being
9. See Yourself as Your Creator Sees You	175	(20)
The Essential of a Positive Self-Image
10. Nurture Your Hopes and Dreams	195	(16)
The Essential of Discovering Your Destiny
11. Be Your Own Health Care Quarterback	211	(24)
The Essential of Personal Responsibility and Empowerment
12. Team Up with Winning Health Care Providers	235	(26)
The Essential of Teamwork
Appendix 1: The Relationships Questionnaire	261	(11)
Appendix 2: The Spiritual Life Profile	272	(7)
Notes	279	(16)
Subject Index	295