The Power of 5

by Bloomfield, Harold H.; Cooper, Robert K.

• ISBN13: 9780875962016
• ISBN10: 0875962017
• Format: Hardcover
• Copyright: 1995-01-01
• Publisher: Rodale Pr

Summary

Provides more than one thousand techniques that renew energy, slow aging, enhance sexuality, control weight, and bolster creativity levels. 175,000 first printing. $175,000 ad/promo. Prevention & Men's Health Book Service Main. Tour.

Table of Contents

Acknowledgments	xvii
PART I: THE POWER OF 5: HOW TO MAKE IT YOUR POWER
Doing Less, Accomplishing More	3	(6)
Making New Choices: 5 Seconds to 5 Minutes at a Time
The New Science of Self-Help	9	(8)
Bringing Lasting Benefits to Your Health and Life
References	13	(4)
PART II: GAINING ENERGY, ERASING TENSION
Staying Calm Under Pressure	17	(12)
On-the-Spot Ways to Release Tension
Be Bold---Immediate Energy Activators	29	(14)
Fast, Simple New Ways to Revitalize Your Mind and Body---Anytime, Anywhere
``Liming''	43	(8)
Doing Nothing, Guilt-Free
Deep, Refreshing Sleep	51	(8)
Creating a Timeless Bedroom
Home Sweet Home	59	(20)
New Ideas on the Make-or-break Transition from Work to Home
References	68	(11)
PART III: PERMANENT WEIGHT CONTROL AND DO-IT-ANYWHERE FITNESS
Turn On your Morning ``Fat-Burning Switch''	79	(12)
Give Your Metabolism a Wake-Up Call and Start the Day with More Energy
Snack-And-Ice-Water breaks	91	(9)
Stop Going Hungry---And Increase Your Calorie-Burning Power All Day
Enjoy High-Taste, Low-Fat Meals	100	(17)
Increase Your Digestive Power, Savor the Tastes You Love and Prevent High-Fat Snack Attacks
5-Minute, Do-It-Anywhere``Fit Times''	117	(11)
The Easy, Super-Effective ``Active Minutes'' That Give You Up to Twice the Metabolic Benefits
5-Minute Muscle-Toning Shortcuts	128	(26)
Fast, at-Home Ways to Stay Stronger and ``Burn Off'' Excess Fat 24 Hours a Day---Even while You Sleep
Power Vision: Building Inner Strength And Will	154	(33)
Accentuating Your Progress, Rising above Cravings and Setbacks and Gaining Support from Others
References	172	(15)
PART IV: STAYING YOUNGER LIVING LONGER
Ageproof Living With ``Mental Cross-Training''	187	(13)
New Keys to Dying Young---As Late as Possible
Life-Extending Nutrition	200	(16)
Making Sensible Vegetarian or Semi-Vegetarian Choices
Emphasize ``Protector Foods''	216	(21)
Slow Aging and Strengthen Your Resistance to Disease
``Nutritional Insurance''	237	(15)
Why It Makes Sense to Take a Broad-Spectrum, Moderate-Dosage Vitamin/Mineral/Antioxidant Supplement
Ageless Agility And Flexibility	252	(14)
Enjoying the Benefits of 5-Minute Scientific Stretches
Positive Posture	266	(10)
Sitting, Standing and Moving with Ease instead of Effort
On-The-Spot Trigger Point Therapy	276	(9)
Put an End to Many Common Aches and Pains with This Safe, Effective Self-Treatment
Heighten The Power of Your 5 Senses	285	(9)
Stimulate Greater Pleasure and Learning
Reduce the Risks of Sun And Noise	294	(8)
Neutralize Two Common Causes of Rapid Aging
Eliminate Poisons from Your Home	302	(32)
Reduce Your Exposure to Toxic Chemicals, Radiation and Electromagnetic Fields
References	311	(20)
PART V: LOVE FITNESS: IMPROVING YOUR EMOTIONAL HEALTH, INTIMACY AND SEX
Love Fitness: A Special Introduction	331	(3)
Anger Workouts	334	(30)
Quick, Healthy Ways to Manage Anger and Defuse Hostility
Working Through Pain and Loss	364	(10)
Practical, Healing Ways to Deal with Difficult Times
From Conflict to Closeness	374	(26)
Creating Greater Understanding and Trust---Even When Others Resist
Put Love First To Make Love Last	400	(13)
How to Nurture a Powerful, Passionate and Enduring Relationship
Secrets For Supersex	413	(34)
Creating Greater Sexual Intimacy and Pleasure
References	436	(11)
PART VI: HIGHER POWER OF 5: EXPANDING YOUR MIND AND SPIRIT
Healthy Optimism And Mental Resilience	447	(25)
Finding More Joy in Life and Rebounding More Quickly from Mistakes and Setbacks
The Purpose of life Is a life of Purpose	472	(11)
Create a Path of Least Resistance to Your Goals and Dreams
Everyday Spirituality	483	(20)
Bringing Authentic Presence and Higher Power to Your Daily Path
References	499	(4)
About The Authors	503	(2)
Index	505