Stress-Proof Your Life: 52 Brilliant Ideas for Taking Control by Elizabeth Wilson
My rating: 4 of 5 stars

This is one of the best self help books I have read off late. Can be described as a lively book full of real life examples with many pages dedicated to real questions asked by the toughest of the audience. Elisabeth Wilson is a doctor turned journalist/author.
The reader is taken through a journey of 52 brilliant ideas which touch each and every aspect of stress ever recorded which is supposed to have an adverse effect on the mental and physical balance of an individual, if neglected. Each and every idea is enhanced with live examples which are relevant to each one of us and end with a simple tip and a famous quote which summarize the essence of the idea.
The reader gets to gain immense knowledge on various scientific therapies, simple medical tips, hormonal efficiencies and betterment of life through simple procedures suggested by the author.
Some of the most interesting of them are DHEA, Social Mis-attribution, effect of gingko biloba, relaxation techniques, aroma therapy, payback actions, iceberg stress, male menopause, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, lemon balm, one-in, one-out rule, Laser Beam Approach, Bach Flower Rescue Remedy, the Japanese bath, Alexander Technique, the latte factor, desk holiday, floatation theory, reflexology and herbal healers to name a few.
The overall presentation of the book is excellent. The author took very good care in addressing stress related problems of both men and women equally.

My rating is 4.25/5


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