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So you want to stop or control drinking and get your life back? Your recovery is not going to be easy. You are going to experience setbacks day by day. But YOU CAN DO IT! You can beat alcoholism - thousands of people have been able to self help, with or without Alcoholics Anonymous. For men and women trying to beat this drinking disorder, gain sobriety, tired of endless blackout episodes or failed detox attempts, this book will help. This is not one of those health or science books that lecture you about alcohol addiction or abuse of drugs. Instead, it is straight to the facts, well ...

Did you know? 60% of New Year’s resolutions are abandoned two weeks into the new year 50% of these resolutions revolve around weight, exercise, and dieting By the first day of February, 80% of them are brokenYou may relate to these stats. And that is why you are reading this now! Why do you find it hard to sustain your exercise regime? What is the main reason why you continue to exercise without results? How can you integrate your exercise regimen with your busy daily routine? Every day, millions of Google searches around these questions are thrown up and 10 times as many answers are ...

Have you never had luck with relationships? Do you always seem to end in toxic relationships? Are you worried that you do not know how to control your emotions? Are you scared of and scarred by the mistakes you have made in the past? Do you want to know the best ways to love? Love is amazing! Love is awesome! Yet, too many people seem to suffer from being loved wrongly and being in the wrong relationships. Statistics show that approximately half of all marriages will end in a separation or divorce. Since love is the primary bedrock upon which marriages are built, there is surely a problem ...

Are you in your 40s, feeling like your body and health are declining at a rapid rate? Do you want to “feel young” and “look ripped” (again) with more muscle, strength, and energy? Do you want a simple muscle building and strength training guide that guarantees results? Then look no further! After years of research and application, I discovered a muscle growth formula and fitness techniques that the supplement industry had tried to keep hidden from the general public to maximize profits. As a result, I was able to bulk up from 120 lbs to 150 lbs in three months. I have also been ...

Less carbs. More protein. That is the muscle growth mantra for a bodybuilder. But this is simplistic! You may have these questions: Is protein necessary? How much do I need to eat? What are the best sources of protein? What are the natural foods to build muscles and burn fat for both men and women? What to eat before and after a workout? What about supplements and protein powders? This book answers these burning questions in a simple, easy-to-understand manner. It will help you get the lean, stronger, more muscular body you desire. Naturally. Safely. Also, from this book, you will be able ...

• Are you sick of being sick all the time? • Is your productivity always affected by illness? • Do you want healthy living and lifestyle but don't know how to start? It is time for you to take care of your health and wellness. What if you can enjoy excellent health and nutrition and only need a doctor once in a blue moon? Good health is an investment. If you take good care of your health, you will be rewarded with less anxiety, more productivity, fitness, better moods, happiness, and success. Yes, nobody can be entirely free from the occasional illness, but you can be proactive and ...

How many diets have you tried to lose weight and failed? Are you sick and tired of being sick and tired all the time? Do you want a sustainable and easy diet regime?Discover the breakthrough of Intermittent Fasting – the most underrated and surprisingly effective way to lose the extra weight, enjoy multiple health benefits, and increase longevity – for women, men, dummies, and seniors. Over the years, many diet plans have gained prominence. You may have tried a few diet regimes, from the ketogenic to the Paleo diet, but could only last a while. While some of these plans are rooted in ...

Do you need an easy and effective exercise program to lose some extra pounds? Are you tired of the pains and aches that come with the excess weight? Do you want to burn calories doing nothing? We all know exercising more and eating less is the surest way to lose weight. But every exercise seems too hard. Or the only exercise you ever do is to run to the kitchen to indulge in some tasty treats. The more overweight you become, the harder it is to exercise. The less you exercise, the more weight you gain. And so, a vicious cycle continues. The trick is to find the exercises you enjoy, the ones...

Do you want success? We all want to succeed in life, but not everyone will succeed! I know that sounds harsh, but it is the truth. Success seems to be so elusive in today’s world. For every success story, there are millions of tales of woe. Yet, the secrets of success have never changed. They have stayed consistent, but most people do not know them. Many people will fail because they have the wrong goals. Many more will fail because they do not have a plan, or their plans are full of holes. Do you want to supercharge your career? Do you want to stop the streak of losses you seem to ...

With the Fall of Saigon on April 30, 1975, the U.S. war in Vietnam ended, but the refugee crisis was only beginning. Among the millions of people who fled Vietnam by boat was Vinh Nguyen, along with his mother and siblings, and his father, who left separately and then mysteriously vanished. Decades later, Nguyen goes looking for answers. What he discovers is a sea of questions drifting above sunken truths. To find his father—and anchor himself in the present—Nguyen must piece together the debris of history with family stories that have been scattered across generations and continents.

Are you happy? We all want to be happy. We want our life to go the way we have dreamed. We want to wake up each morning with a big smile that stays on for the whole day and never goes off. We want to never worry again and live a life of ease and joy. But sadly, very few people are genuinely happy. Most people alternate between neutral moods and deep sadness. Sad, frustrated, undecided, and unsuccessful, most people never experience genuine happiness for a long time. I should know because I was once unintentional about my happiness and suffered for it. Now I know that the only ways to ...

Ten percent of everyone on the planet suffers from chronic insomnia. Are you a part of this group? I know I was. And that's why I've spent years looking for ways to sleep well and live a happier life. This guidebook is the product of my personal experience, reviews of groundbreaking scientific reports, and feedback from people who have used the knowledge contained in it to shape their new habits and change their lives.

Your habits will either MAKE or BREAK you! No single factor is more important in your life than the habits you have chosen. With the wrong habits, the rough paths ahead become even tougher. The obstacles you dread will eventually defeat you! That is because the wrong habits weaken your body, heart, mind, and soul. These four crucial elements require attention and care to stay in great shape. If even one of them takes a hit, our entire existence will feel the impact of that blow. Most people are unsuccessful and unhappy today because they have failed to look after their bodies, minds, hearts...

As a woman over 30… Are you finding it harder and harder to lose weight? Have you tried all the weight loss programs possible, but the results are disappointing? I am here to tell you that none of this is your fault. Losing weight is never simple. It’s not an easy task, to begin with. And when you think you have nailed it, it gets trickier and much more challenging as you grow older. Women are naturally designed to hold more body fat than men. Also, women nowadays have to juggle millions of things: children, careers, family duties, etc. No wonder there’s no time to exercise and eat ...

Are you curious about meditation and want to know what benefits it can bring? Have you tried meditation before and given up because “it’s just too hard”? Do you want to start your meditation practice and love every minute of it, forever? I once was in your shoes. In fact, before I turned to meditation, I suffered from depression for years. I had anxiety. I couldn’t sleep. I tried meditation but lasted just a few sessions. I could only sit still for a few minutes, and my mind would start jumping around like a monkey. I then spent months researching and testing different meditation ...

Do you often regret the past and worry about the future? You are not alone. We live in a world of persistent noise – physical, emotional, and mental noise. Every hour, we are subjected to thousands of stimuli, positive and negative. And most of these are internally-generated. We are no longer free! The external stimuli are even more and just as impactful. Daily, most people face an unending stream of other people’s actions, opinions, and thoughts. There is absolutely no filter or respite for the mind of the average man. In social media, we have a constant source of unending triggers for...

Are you a coffee lover? Do you want to make a perfect cup of coffee to impress your friends and family, every single time? Do you want to know about the health benefits of coffee, and discover fun and innovative ways to make coffee? Then you will love this book. Most people that are desperate for that caffeine kick in the morning would rush to their nearest corner cafe or grab a quick instant coffee to get going. In the process, they settle for a bland-tasting coffee or one that cannot give them that energy boost. But YOU deserve more than that. You deserve a PERFECT CUP OF COFFEE. ...

Do you have a sweet tooth, and it is affecting your waistline? Are you trying to improve your health, but it is hard to resist those delicious cookies? You know you need to eat less sugar but don’t want to have a bland diet? Worry no more — let's tackle this sugar addiction together! Studies have shown that sugar has an addictive impact comparable to cocaine and morphine. So your willpower is not enough for you to win over the cravings. Instead, you need to strategize and have a clear plan to tackle your sugar addiction step by step. This book will give you all the information, tips, ...

Are you a vegan/vegetarian that wants to build your muscles? Do you want faster results from your workouts while on a plant-based diet? Do you want to know the truth about most misconceptions about your diet?Nowadays many people choose plant-based diets. Some people make the choice based on environmental concerns, compassion towards animals or just as importantly, for the health benefits that the diet can offer. Unfortunately, there are still many misconceptions about the plant-based diets. One of the most common myths is that you cannot build muscle without animal protein. This is patently...

Enculturation Podcast aims to spark curiosity through conversation and insights from different cultures around the world in the most fun, authentic and engaging manner. We're meant to be together, not apart. My name is Vinh Nguyen and I'm a technical creative. I've had over 15 years of diverse experiences in the House Dance/Music culture. I've also been gifted with many stories and perspectives from an indigenous anthropologist polyglot. Both these experiences made me believe that people can come together beautifully and coexist. This is my mission to share these experiences.