The Prime: Prepare and Repair your Body for Spontaneous Weight Loss

Hmmmmm.... Interesting concept, the brain is tied to the gut and when the gut is "off" so is the brain. The Prime is a detox program for the brain which Dr Kulreet Chaudhary found produced a side effect of reduced cravings and weight loss in her patients. A leaky gut leads to a leaky brain. Leaky Gut certainly is a buzz word of sorts in our day. I watched a program on-line yesterday where a man suggested actually eating dirt to heal leaky gut. At least this book is a bit more scientifically backed and results-driven...and doesn't ask you to eat dirt.

The Prime did give me thought that maybe there is more to a weight issue than just overeating or eating the wrong things...or is that just an excuse? I read the book from cover to cover and the steps are laid out in much detail with lots of explanation of the hows and whys of what it asks the reader to do. The author of course has a full website where she sells all the products needed to complete the detox..at a cost of over $300 when purchase in an entire package. Closer to $500 when purchased individually, for the shortest version of the program. The cost of the program will be a deterrent to many, but the tea components are something a person can buy at the local grocery.

I wasn't overly impressed with the book, but that may be due to my outlook on life. It contained a lot of eastern religion and similar which I don't believe in. So I read it with one eye open so to speak, tying to hash through the various ideas presented. I doubt I will travel to kinda for a special ceremony as the book suggests that one could do if they have the ability.

I would not recommend the book based on the eastern religious aspects of it, but if one is able to overlook and sift through it could be a helpful read.

I received this book from Blogging for books in exchange for my honest review.

Lights Out by Ted Koppel

This book will scare the tar out of you! Its a must read, wake up before its too late. For years we've heard the warnings of the potential catastrophe awaiting us if the electric grid should fail. But those warnings have fallen on deaf ears, believed to be the rantings of post-apocalyptic doomsday talk and far right-wing preppers. In this book, Ted Koppel points out the very real possibilities, and every one of us needs to take heed. Mr. Koppel makes the very real case that our electric grid is very vulnerable to collapse due to cyberwarfare, EMP attack, or less likely, a solar flare. We have not taken the necessary steps to protect the grid; nor do we have have any emergency plans in placel to deal with a widespread collapse of the grid and the chaotic aftermath of such a widespread failure. Koppel's book is not a fear-mongering diatribe, instead it is a thoroughly studied and carefully written analysis of the real risks that face us all at hardly a moments notice.


Cyber warfare is a new type of warfare not faced in generations past, but its a very real threat faced constantly in our generation. Not just cyber attacks to the financial systems, which happen daily, but something a thousand times more dangerous. Relatively few nations exist with the capacity to launch a conventional or nuclear offense against us, but as Mr. Koppel states, for the first time in the history of warfare "small groups, even individuals, can undermine the critical infrastructure of a state." Its known as "Asymmetric Warfare" and we've seen it time and time again in America with ever-increasing frequency. 


This book should be read by literally everybody in the nation, including and especially our leaders. If only Mr. Koppel's book would attract enough attention that we would no longer ignore this very real vulnerability. But, our leaders are too concerned for other minor issues that speak to their need for power, control and money. God help us all! 

I received a copy of this book from blogging for books in exchange for my honest review. 

Crash The Chatterbox

Ever wonder how to silence that nagging, droning, often crippling negative voice in your head? The one that constantly tells you you can't, you won't, you are not good enough. In Crash The Chatterbox: Hearing God's Voice Above All Others. Pastor Steven Furtick offers an effective strategy to overcome your inner critic, to put a stop to the bully inside. Through Biblical insight and practical steps, Steven lays out the plan to turn your self talk into an asset that can help you hear from God and be set free to embrace the the truth and leave behind the lies that hold you back. I highly recommend this book for your library. I received this book from Blogging For Books in exchange for my honest review.

This Is My Body book review

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The online reviews for This Is My Body by Ragan Butterfield really piqued my interest, seems I had a lot in common with the author and so I hoped to really enjoy the book. Unfortunately I found it torturous to read as he has a rather bland life story. I hoped it would be more of a tutorial I guess than just a random story of a man's life. I struggled to finish this copy.

I received this copy of This Is My Body from Blogging For Books in exchange for my honest review.

The No More Excuses Diet book review

Take a new approach to your healthy endeavors! this book lays out a different approach to dieting. It tackles those pesky excuses that so easily sabatoge well intentioned effort to shed those pounds. Maria Kang is the mother of three young children, and she has not let that excuse keep her from looking her best. She is an inspiration and gives a very detailed easily followed plan to keep you on track. Set daily personal goals that are easily achievable. These goals lay the foundation for permanent lifestyle changes. An eating plan and an at home workout guide round out the program. This book is a must read if you struggle with excuses. Get rid of those excuses once and for all, and step your health and fitness up a level. I highly recommend this book! I received this book from Blogging for Books in exchange for my honest review. http://www.randomhouse.com/book/246706/the-no-more-excuses-diet-by-maria-kang http://www.randomhouse.com/author/225208/maria-kang

Clean Slate Book review

I saw this cook book from the editor of Martha Stewart Living promoted and given away on a daytime network TV show, so I was excited to receive a copy for myself. The pictures are just lovely and the recipes are simple and well laid out with clear and precise directions. The only drawback to the book is that it requires some special ingredient and the recipes are a bit more fancy than my tastes. When I get home at the end of the day I want something I can throw together quickly and easily. But if you have time to prepare an exotic recipe with a couple of exotic ingredients then this cookbook is fabulous. Pages: 336 | ISBN: 978-0-307-95459-6 I received this book from Blogging for books in exchange for my honest review.

A Good Food Day book review

A Good Food Day by Marco Canora is Awesome! If you're like me, you jump into the new year with lots of expectations and plans to eat healthy. This book is inspiring when it comes to keeping those resolutions, I couldn't wait to try recipe after recipe, they were all so delicious! The large colorful pictures show that eating healthy doesn't mean eating boring, dry, tasteless food. The recipes are easy to follow, simple and over the top healthy! I highly recommend this book. The hard cover makes it durable for the kitchen. I received this book from Blogging For Books in exchange for my honest review.