Controlling Moods

A groundbreaking guide to the surprising source of good health. Genetics and lifestyle are thought to be the two most important determinants of good health. But that is not the whole story. We have a second genome, our gut bacteria, that sets the dial on our bodies. Unlike our DNA, we can influence the gut bacteria, or microbiota, to optimize all aspects of our health. In The Good Gut, noted Stanford researchers Justin and Erica Sonnenburg investigate how the trillions of microbes that reside in our gastrointestinal tract help define us.

Developed by Marsha Linehan, DBT is a clinically proven, evidence-based treatment for intense emotions that can help you start feeling better right away. This is the first consumer-friendly book to offer Linehan's new mindfulness skills to help you take control of your emotions, once and for all. In this book, you'll learn seven powerful skills that highlight the unique connection between mindfulness and emotion regulation. Each skill is designed to help you find focus in the present moment, reduce impulsive behavior, and increase a sense of connection to your true self.

Let's face it: Life gives you plenty of reasons to get angry, sad, scared, and frustrated - and those feelings are okay. But sometimes it can feel like your emotions are taking over, spinning out of control with a mind of their own. To make matters worse, these overwhelming emotions might be interfering with school, causing trouble in your relationships, and preventing you from living a happier life.

While there's no doubt that setting high standards for yourself is a good thing, you've probably already noticed that perfectionism can come at a high price. And when you take steps to try to change, it's easy to be too hard on yourself and fall into the same traps that keep you feeling stressed and disappointed. This book presents a revolutionary approach to overcoming perfectionism—a way to transform your need for precision into self-acceptance, compassion, and love for each perfectly imperfect passing moment in our lives.

People with borderline personality disorder (BPD) can be intensely caring, warm, smart, and funny, but their behavior often drives away those closest to them. If you're struggling in a tumultuous relationship with someone with BPD, this is the book for you. Dr. Shari Manning helps you understand why your spouse, family member, or friend has such out-of-control emotions and how to change the way you can respond.

From social anxiety to phobias to post-traumatic stress disorder, sources of anxiety in daily life are numerous, and can have a powerful impact on your future. By following the rules of Rational Emotive Behavior Therapy (REBT), created by world renowned therapist Dr. Albert Ellis, you can stop anxiety in its tracks if you will admit this important fact: Things and people do not make you anxious. You do. Your unrealistic expectations produce your needless anxiety. Yet not all anxiety is needless....

Knowledge is power, and grasping the basics of bipolar disorder can give you the power you need to detect it, accept it, and own the responsibility for treatment and lifelong disease management. With its three-phase approach, Owning Bipolar can help you and your loved ones become experts at an illness that has called the shots in your life for too long. Now it's time for you to take control. This book is a vital companion to help listeners understand, treat, and live successfully with bipolar disorder.

**September, 2020 Updated and Revised Error Free Edition!** Do you feel like your gut health is bogging you down as if you are not in control of the way you feel one moment to the next? You feel a sudden spring of energy as though you can tackle any task thrown at you, then somehow, the next moment you feel completely under the weather or uninspired? Are you tired of constant brain fog and low energy? Do you have extra, stubborn weight gain? How about controlling the things you want to eat? The truth is; if you have ever felt like you were fighting to control your eating habits and ...

I've been called a 'bitch' more times than I can remember. I'll admit, at first I considered it a negative label and overreacted. But then something interesting happened - I awoke to the realization that I responded to certain people and situations with bitchy behavior. It wasn't that I was a 'bitch'; instead, I was conditioned to respond to anxiety, stress, and insecurities with an unconscious attitude. Mindfulness changed my perspective and a wonderful transformation followed. Do you find yourself constantly judging others and yourself, unable to shake the critical voice in your head? ...

Are you a woman struggling with your weight, and nothing works? Have you tried every diet plan and exercise program with little or no results? If this sounds like you…guess what? It's because of your hormones. Most women don’t realize that the problem isn’t what they’re eating; it’s that their hormones aren’t balanced. This hormone secret doesn’t imply that you devote yourself to a diet plan for a successful weight loss—rather, it’s a five-step journey to becoming healthy and feeling like the best version of yourself.

Cognitive therapy has gained acceptance among mental health professionals as well as the public. Research studies have confirmed cognitive therapy to be critical for individuals suffering from anxiety, depression, and other problems. "Cognition" describes the ways you perceive events or things at any particular moment. These thoughts go through your mind automatically, without much control from your end. They have a huge impact on how you generally feel.

Do you feel like your moods control your life? Do you dread planning or scheduling anything because you don't know how you will feel that day? Do you avoid friends and family members because you know that your moods have a negative effect on them? Do your moods control your ability to successfully survive in the world and to ensure your own survival? Many people who have mood swings suffer from conditions such as Asperger's syndrome, bipolar disorder, borderline personality disorder, and cyclothymic disorder.

Are you tired of dealing with unexplained health issues, stubborn weight gain, or mental health issues? Do you feel overwhelmed by conflicting health advice and wonder how to make lasting changes? If you’re ready to discover the true power of your gut and transform your life from the inside out, "The Gut Revolution" is your step-by-step roadmap to understanding and optimizing your gut for a happier, healthier life.

All of us deal with anger at some point. But for the most part, we can handle that anger and not let it take over our lives. Some people seem to have that anger boiling on the surface, and they are ready to explode as soon as someone comes near them. If this is something that sounds like you, then it may be time to make some serious changes. This guidebook has all the tips you need to help you finally take over your anger and get your life back on track.

Feel overwhelmed, emotionally reactive, or stuck in your own head? You’re not broken—you just need better tools. In today’s noisy, fast-paced world, mental clarity and emotional balance aren’t luxuries—they’re survival skills. Whether you're battling anxiety, burnout, low mood, or simply trying to feel more in control of your life, Mastering Your Mental Health gives you a simple, science-backed roadmap to build the inner calm and focus you’ve been searching for. This isn’t just another self-help book filled with vague advice. You’ll get practical, psychology-based ...

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Your gut doesn’t just play an important role in digestion, but also in your overall physical and mental health. Because it’s intricately connected to various functions of your body, including your brain and your immune system, your gut’s well-being is critically tied to how well your body and mind function. So if you want to finally fix those digestive issues, skin problems, mood swings, and weight struggles, taking care of your gut is key.

This book: "Anger Management: How to Overcome Anger, Tame Your Emotions and Free Yourself from Stress" provides concrete strategies to manage your anger, stress and anxiety. With these three, come a myriad of negative emotions that can harm you and other people, unless you learn how to re-direct them. It’s natural that you feel angry, anxious and stressed out because you’re human, but when these emotions go uncontrolled, it can become a major problem in your life. It could result in broken relationships, injury, stress, depression, and at rare times, even death. Learning how to master ...

Roid rage is real. But it’s not what you’ve been told. It’s not a myth. It’s not just a headline. And it’s not something you fix by “calming down” or “taking a walk.” If you’re using anabolic steroids—or even thinking about it—this book tells you what actually happens to your brain, your mood, your relationships, and your reputation. No hype. No fluff. Just sharp systems for recognizing and managing chemically-driven volatility. Roid Rage Management is not about scaring you. It’s about giving you tools. Each chapter delivers real-world, tested strategies for ...

After author Dennis Pollock experienced a serious diabetic episode, his desire to understand the whys of blood sugar fluctuation, its potential damage to the body, and the ways of prevention led him on a quest for answers. Now Pollock helps others achieve optimum health as they explore: what people should know about the blood sugar delivery system; reasons to change our lifestyles and why faith is a great motivator; and a diet and exercise program that works.