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What is Healthy? By Kortney O. Lee Review

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Author Kortney O. Lee shares the true meaning of being healthy and how to make lifestyle changes for you and your family in the book “What is Healthy?”

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The Synopsis

Do you know what is healthy?

Are you searching for something that actually teaches you how to get healthy?


If so, What Is Healthy? is for you.

This book is for those who are tired of diet books and tired of chasing answers that promise results but never provide clarity. With nearly a decade of research distilled into one blueprint, it explains what health really means, how to live it, and why so many people struggle to achieve it.

Inside, you will learn how to:

  • Understand how everyday decisions shape your energy, weight, and long-term health
  • Uncover the myths you were taught about food, dieting, and exercise—and why they hold you back
  • Recognize what truly counts as nourishment and how to choose foods that help you heal
  • Build habits that fit your lifestyle and strengthen your family’s future
  • See through marketing labels and health trends so you can make confident choices
  • Define what healthy really means for you and create a personal blueprint for lasting change

What Is Healthy? will change the way you see food, your body, and your future.

If you are ready to stop guessing and start living healthy with confidence, this is where you begin.

The Review

This was an informative and engaging read. The author found a way to effectively balance the impact of unhealthy foods and what constitutes the term “healthy,” while also examining the causes that force people into an unhealthy lifestyle and the psychological aspects of health. As someone who struggles with what many call “invisible illnesses”, many often impact weight and health conditions. So many times, people around us remain ignorant of the root causes of health conditions like obesity, frequently attributing it simply to laziness or a lack of control. Yet, more often than not, every individual is different, and some struggle with things no one could have imagined. Having a book of resources like this, which helps explore the many other root causes of unhealthy living, was refreshing.

The author explored many avenues of thought, from the economic and social class aspect of life that often makes finding affordable and fresh food nearly impossible. In contrast, fast food and pre-packaged foods remain readily available, despite the damaging effects of refrigeration trucks and methane-emitting livestock operations worldwide on the climate crisis facing our world. The author’s writing style was very evidence-based and fact-based, allowing the reader to have a book that would be an excellent resource for anyone looking to adopt a healthy lifestyle. 

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The Verdict

In-depth, honest, and engaging, author Kortney O Lee’s “What is Healthy?” is a must-read nonfiction book on healthy eating and lifestyle. The depth of knowledge and conversation that this book stirs up in readers, along with the compelling explorations of both the causes and effects of unhealthy life, will stay with readers and keep them returning to the book time and time again. If you haven’t yet, be sure to grab your copy today.

Rating: 10/10

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About the Author

Hello World! Kortney O. Lee is a self-proclaimed nerd of all things: history, math, technology, and random facts. He explorers systems most people overlook, from nutrition labels to ancient civilizations. A true Otaku, he geeks out on patterns, connections, and the hidden logic behind everyday life. To him, health, culture, and clarity all come down to understanding how things are built and how to build them better.

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Rise and Thrive Above Cancer by Achim Zinggrebe, M.D. Review

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Author Achim Zinggrebe, M.D., shares the experiences and practices that shaped their journey through their cancer diagnosis and the subsequent treatments in the book “Rise and Thrive Above Cancer.”

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The Synopsis

A cancer diagnosis changes life in an instant. There is the cancer itself, whose unpredictability triggers fear and feelings of powerlessness. And then there is the seemingly overwhelming medical system, which is often difficult to navigate.

It’s hard not to despair in such an existential situation. Achim Zinggrebe, M.D., a cancer survivor, knows this firsthand. He experienced firsthand how essential it is to take the reins when facing this challenge. Fighting his way out of profound hopelessness, he embraced new approaches and consciously shaped his path to recovery.

From these experiences, he developed a scientifically grounded, holistic, and customizable therapeutic concept. This approach combines alternative healing methods, conventional medical treatments, nutritional and exercise recommendations, and spiritual practices—because it’s not about choosing one or the other. It’s about creating a powerful synergy that addresses the body, mind, and soul as one.

This book is an energizing guide that redefines the meaning of health and the unique path each person can take toward it. A knowledgeable yet deeply compassionate companion for cancer patients and their loved ones, it offers support from the shock of diagnosis to the end of treatment—and far beyond.

The Review

Transformative and insightful, this book does a tremendous job of creating a guide and motivation for those struggling through the diagnosis and treatment of cancer and other ailments. The author’s authenticity shines through on every page, with the book balancing the technical aspects of the author’s process of healing with the more personal and insightful experiences from their own life that helped create these guiding steps in the book. The research and detail that the author provided in this book were astounding, as the author’s journey and his revelation of the bleeding edge of cancer research and science were carefully backed up with medical studies, which helped balance out the more spiritual and holistic steps in the author’s process.

That is what made this book stand out from all the other books in this medical nonfiction, motivational style. The author’s interwoven process of both modern medical practices and holistic methods, as well as the role of mentality and spirituality in the entire healing process. The personal nature of this process, including the emotional component of struggling through the diagnosis and the various treatments, and how the author can help readers reclaim their sense of self and gain the strength needed to face this diagnosis, is so motivating and refreshing to see in a holistic, medically-driven book.

The Verdict

Insightful, compelling, and engaging, author Achim Zinggrebe’s “Rise and Thrive Above Cancer” is a must-read nonfiction book. The powerful mental and emotional therapeutic properties of an inspiring book such as this can have a profound impact on those struggling with a similar diagnosis, and the depth of research the author poured into this book gave readers a spark of hope and comfort in their journey of navigating this shocking experience. If you haven’t yet, be sure to grab your copy today!

Rating: 10/10

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About the Author

Dr. Achim Zinggrebe, a medical doctor turned pharmaceutical professional, reassessed his approach to health after a cancer diagnosis in 2017. Once a staunch advocate of conventional medicine, he embraced a holistic view, integrating body, mind, and soul in healing. Through his Rise and Thrive Above Cancer Pathway, Achim supports cancer patients and their loved ones with scientifically backed methods that blend conventional and alternative medicine, nutrition, exercise, and spirituality. He provides guidance through books, online coaching, and resources to help individuals harness their self-healing potential. He lives with his family, dog, and cats near Weinsberg, Germany.

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Crave: The Hidden Biology of Addiction and Cancer by Raphael E. Cuomo, Ph.D. Review

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Raphael E. Cuomo shares the impact that addiction can have on a person’s biology and its relation to cancer as a whole in the book “Crave: The Hidden Biology of Addiction and Cancer.”

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The Synopsis

Crave reveals how everyday habits, from sugar and screens to overwork and alcohol, leave measurable biological traces that increase cancer risk. It reframes addiction as a central, modifiable factor in chronic disease, drawing on cutting-edge research in neuroscience, immunology, and public health.

The Review

What a powerful and engaging book! The author does a fantastic job of exploring both the biological and sociological aspects of addiction, showing how advertising, social media, and peer pressure, to name just a few, have contributed to people’s turning to addictive behavior and practice. This includes everything from sugar consumption to doom scrolling on social media and so much more. 

It is mind-blowing to examine how these behavioral habits affect the shape and impact of our biology and leave people more prone to cancerous cells over time. The fast pace of the book and the direct way the author writes allow readers to get an educational perspective on addiction and its various forms. 

The Verdict

Memorable, thought-provoking, and engaging, author Raphael E. Cuomo, Ph.D., is a must-read nonfiction health book on addiction and its relationship to cancer development. The detail and the mindfulness that the author poured into this book, and the new perspective that readers gain from learning about how habits can change a person biologically, make this a worthy book to turn to in educating oneself about one’s health. If you haven’t yet, be sure to grab your copy today.

Rating: 10/10

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About the Author

Raphael E. Cuomo, PhD, is a professor and scientist at the UC San Diego School of Medicine. He is internationally recognized for his research at the intersection of cancer prevention, addiction, and public health. His work bridges molecular biology, epidemiology, and behavior to illuminate the deeper roots of chronic disease.

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Inside the Insurance Industry: Fourth Edition: Insurance Help for Individuals and Businesses by Kevin L. Glaser Review

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Author Kevin L. Glaser shares his knowledge and experience within the insurance industry to help people better understand how coverage works in Inside the Insurance Industry: Fourth Edition.”

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The Synopsis

This comprehensive guide is perfect for anyone seeking to navigate the complexities of insurance, including individuals, business owners, students, attorneys, risk managers and insurance professionals.

Highlights of this book include:

  • New insights into managing risk and emerging industry trends.
  • Expanded sections on pricing, claims processes, and securing the best insurance deals.
  • Clear explanations of insurance company operations and how departments affect policyholders.
  • Practical tools like a sample Insurance Proposal Worksheet.
  • Tips for avoiding litigation and effectively handling insurance claims.
  • A glimpse into the future of insurance and its potential impact.

During a professional career as an insurance consultant spanning over 20 years, the primary focus during each project was to both enhance insurance coverage and save money for clients. This approach has been carried over into the contents of Inside the Insurance Industry – Fourth Edition, where readers can both improve their insurance knowledge and save more money than was spent on this book.

Written in plain language, this book breaks down industry jargon, offering actionable advice for saving money and making informed decisions. Whether you are new to insurance or looking to deepen your expertise, this resource is designed for you!

The Review

This is a truly informative and engaging read. The author does a remarkable job of outlining the ins and outs of insurance companies, how they work, and how both individuals and businesses can learn and adapt to these companies in their own lives. The author’s ability to provide so much detail yet write in such a succinct and engaging way made the subject matter feel meaningful and educational all at once.

The author’s ability to illuminate the information provided in this book was phenomenal. The author delves into everything from risk management to specific aspects of insurance companies, such as how claims adjustors work and their ultimate goals when working with those looking to make insurance claims. Because of that, readers can better understand the process of attaining and utilizing insurance as a whole.

The Verdict

Thought-provoking, enlightening, and memorable, author Kevin L. Glaser’s “Inside the Insurance Industry: Fourth Edition” is a must-read nonfiction book on the insurance game. The book gives readers an in-depth look into insurance, from specific tools such as sample worksheets to a full appendix explaining the language of insurance practices, along with a specified case study. If you haven’t yet, be sure to grab your copy today.

Rating: 10/10

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About the Author

Inside the Insurance Industry – Fourth Edition: Insurance Help for Individuals and Businesses is Kevin Glaser’s most recent book. This edition expands prior topics, contains several new ideas to help readers save money, and assists with making informed decisions. Ultimately, it helps to avoid out-of-pocket payments resulting from inadequate coverage or failing to address uninsured risk exposures.

He has written other well-received books. Inside the Insurance Industry – Third Edition is a consumer-focused book that describes topics such as the inner workings of insurance companies and how insurance is sold. By better understanding the insurance process consumers can both save money and obtain broader coverages.

The Great Tompall: Forgotten Country Music Outlaw is an in-depth biography of Kevin’s uncle, Tompall Glaser, an iconic and influential country music performer and business owner during country music’s outlaw era. Tompall often stood alone in his fight for artistic freedom for Nashville musicians and he paid the price. While he became the “forgotten outlaw,” this book explains the significant roles he played in the development of country music during the 1950’s through the 1980’s.

Glaser’s primary occupation involves providing insurance and risk management consulting services, litigation support and expert witness testimony across the USA.

Pain-Free Joints by Sandy Bravo Review

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Author Sandy Bravo shares the simple, everyday lifestyle changes that can help alleviate the pain your joints endure in the book “Pain-Free Joints”. 

The Synopsis

Are aching joints holding you back from enjoying life to the fullest?

Whether you’re dealing with arthritis, injuries or the wear and tear of daily activities, Pain-Free Joints: The Ultimate Guide to Modifying Your Lifestyle or Joint Health” is your essential companion on the journey to lasting relief and vitality.

Discover the transformative power of simple lifestyle changes that can help you manage and reduce joint pain.

From the importance of maintaining a healthy weight and the benefits of specific exercises to the role of nutrition and the impact of proper body mechanics, this comprehensive guide covers it all. Learn about the latest research, practical tips and lifestyle modifications that will inspire you to take control of your joint health.

Packed with actionable advice, this book will empower you to:

  • Understand the common causes and types of joint pain
  • Explore effective exercise and activities that support joint health
  • Make informed dietary choices to combat inflammation
  • Implement ergonomic strategies to protect your joints in daily life
  • Develop a personalized plan for long-term joint care

So, say goodbye to stiffness and discomfort, and hello to a more active, pain-free life.

Whether you’re taking your first steps toward joint health or looking for advanced strategies to enhance your current routine, this book offers valuable insights and guidance for everyone.

Take charge of your joint health today and embrace a future filled with movement, freedom and joy!

The Review

This was an informative and thoughtful read. The author did a fantastic job of balancing their personal experiences with joint pain with the techniques and exercises that help alleviate some of that pain. The straightforward, honest, and educational way the author wrote this book will keep readers’ attention as the book progresses. It is also written in a very succinct way. 

I instantly connected with this book. As someone who struggles with joint pain, has a family history of arthritis, and is being tested for it himself, the experiences and pain the author pinpoints in this book resonated with me on a personal level. The author not only helped explain some of the causes and symptoms of this pain but also spoke on the mental and emotional toll it takes and utilized exercises of the mind to help combat this pain was terrific to see come to life on the page.

The Verdict

Informative, balanced, and engaging author Sandy Bravo’s Pain-Free Joints is a must-read nonfiction book on health. The fast pacing and relatability of the author’s writing will draw readers in, and the education gained will keep them invested in coming back to this book time and time again. If you haven’t yet, be sure to grab your copy today!

Rating: 10/10

About the Author

Sandy is a retired teacher venturing into the field of nonfiction to talk about a topic that’s dear to her heart. 

As she entered her early to mid 50’s she began to feel discomfort and sometimes even pain in her knees. She was alarmed by this development because as an recreational tennis player she knew if this continued and became a chronic issue it would definitely derail her participation and enjoyment in the sport. 

Secondly, she loves traveling and didn’t want anything, certainly not pain , derailing her plans.

So, she immediately began researching non-medical remedies that would help to alleviate her pain and was pleasantly surprised by her discoveries. 

It gives her pleasure to share her findings with you and hopes this book will help to alleviate your pain and bring back joy into your life.

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Trainer X by Jackson Cooper Review

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Author Jackson Cooper shares the experiences and memories of his time as a personal trainer in his book “Trainer X: My Career as your Personal Trainer: Warning: You Might Be in This Book”. 

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The Synopsis 

“If you’ve got breath to bitch, then you’ve got breath to keep going.”

This was my motto if you trained with me during my 13 years as a personal trainer.

This book was written with the soul intent of recapping my career in the Health and Fitness industry, and it allows you into the mind of one personal trainer. This book has it all: sex, how you, yourself are seen in the gym, fitness stories about clients, mistakes, career choices, rich people, poor people…

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What started out as a dream of living in the gym, playing instead of working, becoming muscularly aesthetic, being more attractive to the opposite sex, and being lean and useful in every capacity, would inevitably lead to one burnt out individual. The weird thing is, I don’t feel as though I am alone in this. I believe that the people in the fitness industry all aspire to help people at the onset, but then get lost along the way because of their relationships with their clients.

This book will probably not be the next “Trainer How-To” book. Therefore, it will probably not be memorialized by health and fitness gurus for decades to come.

I was worth the money, and I still believe that I am. Even after “retiring” from the industry, I dipped my toe back into the frigid waters of training, only to retract, shake my head, and say, “Nope, no more.”

Please enjoy the book, as it is meant to entertain and enlighten, but you may want to take my experiences and advice with a grain of salt. I did not leave the industry feeling all well and good about it. The saying goes “Everything ends badly, or else it would not end at all.”

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The Review

This was such a unique and fascinating nonfiction read. The author gave such an original and personal viewpoint on a field that is rarely looked at from any lens other than self-help and personal growth fields. The detail and the imagery that the author’s experiences and stories conjure up really allow the reader to feel transported to these moments.

The heart of the author’s book rested in the honest approach to the subject matter, as well as the balance of humor and tragedy that made up the author’s career as a personal trainer. The way people’s personalities and behavior changes when entering a gym setting and the way trainers are looked upon as not only a trainer but almost like a person’s personal therapist in a way, made the author’s personal stories feel more vibrant and alive on the page.

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The Verdict 

Insightful, engaging, and illuminating, author Jackson Cooper’s “Trainer“ is a must-read nonfiction book. The engaging narrative and the honest approach to the subject matter will give readers a new and original perspective on the personal training field that will both fascinate and shock readers to their core. If you haven’t yet, be sure to grab your copy today!

Rating: 10/10 

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Why Are You Sick?: Practical Tools For Wellness by Francie Soito Review

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Author and Reiki Master Francie Soito help guide readers to discover the origins of the pain in their life and how we are connected to our energy selves in the book “Why Are You Sick?” Practical Tools For Wellness”.

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The Synopsis

Why Are You Sick? Practical Tools For Wellness

Are you tired of being told it’s all in your head? And even though you feel awful, doctors are telling you there is nothing wrong with you? You are not alone! For nearly a decade, Reiki Master Francie Soito, saw similar patterns in her clients who struggled to find the source of their problems. Using her high-tech market research skills, Francie began to draw patterns between physical illnesses and the emotional and mental root causes behind them. Join Francie as she illustrates the mind-body connection like never before and learn about your energy body, chakras and most importantly, gain the practical tools on how to be well and whole again.

Step 1: Identify the point of impact

Where in your body are you experiencing pain or are you storing your stress? It will be the first thing that comes to mind. You might have more than one place pop up, just focus on the one that comes up first. If you have cancer, where did the first tumor originate? For example, if you have breast cancer the answer would be in your heart area, if it is sinuses it would be in your nose, if it’s back pain it would be lower, middle or upper back. If you have an all over body disorder like a blood disorder, inflammation, fibromyalgia, multiple sclerosis, etc. start with the root chakra and work your way up.

Step 2: Pinpoint the source

Ask yourself what was going on in your life at the time the pain, stress first started or you received your diagnosis? What was going on in your life two years leading up to the first symptom? Take notes on the first things that come into your head. Examples to look out for are major life events like a death, job loss, divorce, car accident, relocation, break-up, etc. When you think about these events do you feel your body change physically? And if so, is it in the spot that you are having issues?

Step 3: Find the corresponding chakra

Match that part of your body from Step 1 with the Chakra Illustration Figure . Does the description of that chakra resonate with your feelings from Step 2 above?

Step 4: Jump to that chakra chapter

Step 5: Follow the steps to healing

Use the examples and the tools in the chakra chapters to help you be whole again.

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The Review

This was a thought-provoking and insightful guide. The author did an amazing job of balancing out the personal stories that put her on the path of Reiki and the instructional moments that guided the reader toward the issues they are facing in life and the corresponding chakras they are associated with. The relatability and the emotional connection the author is able to make to the material in the book helped keep the reader engaged with the guide. 

The way the author is able to connect spirituality and energy work to modern-day health concerns was truly thoughtful. As someone with multiple autoimmune diseases, it was interesting to see how the author was able to relate each chakra to various areas of the body and how the chakras connected to those areas as well. The way the author was able to relay the history of Reiki and energy work was so fascinating as well. 

The Verdict

Memorable, captivating, and engaging, author Francie Soito’s “Why Are You Sick?: Practical Tools For Wellness” is a must-read nonfiction book on health and spirituality. The enlightening way the author is able to relay this guide to readers and the emotional weight of the impact this will have on readers with health struggles who are searching for new ways of confronting their health issues and connecting to a higher energy self in the process made this an amazing book to read. If you haven’t yet, be sure to grab your copy today!

Rating: 10/10

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About the Author

Intuitive Empath / Healing Facilitator / Teacher / Author

Francie Soito has been practicing and teaching professionally since 2009. She has personally given over 2,000 healing sessions and has worked in medical clinics, cancer centers and homeless shelters. She teaches all levels of Reiki including additional workshops on Psychic Development, Mediumship, Angels, Chakras and more.

Francie is an Usui/Holy Fire II/Karuna® Reiki Master, a Certified Doreen Virtue Angel Card Reader™, an EFT Level 1 Practitioner, a Light Language Practitioner and a psychic medium. She has studied Mediumship with Leanne Thomas, Gordon Smith, Simone Key and Tony Stockwell. Francie completed year-long programs on Advanced Spirit Worker and Psychic Detective with Tony Stockwell.

She is also the author of Why Are You Sick? Practical Tools for Wellness.

Francie has a B.A. in Interdisciplinary Studies from UC Berkeley where she studied Sociology, Anthropology and Physics.

Francie worked for nearly two decades in market research and data strategy for such high-tech companies as Macromedia, Yahoo and Facebook. She holds a patent for her work in data segmentation, is an author and public speaker.

She has been married for over twenty five years to the love of her life Mark. Francie has a black belt in Tae Kwon Do, plays the drums, guitar and is the mother of three furry babies and lives walking distance from the Pacific Ocean in coastal California. You can reach her at http://www.franciesoito.com 

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