Chill Out and Get Healthy: Live Clean to Be Strong and Stay Sexy [Mass Market Paperback]

Aimee E. Raupp L.Ac. M.S. (Author)

Book Description

Publication Date: August 4, 2009

A no-nonsense, tell-it-like-it-is guide for women who need to get a grip on their health-now!

Aimee Raupp, a practitioner of traditional Oriental medicine, provides women with the tools to stress less, look their best, prevent disease, and live more comfortable, harmonious lives-by living clean. Raupp's enthusiasm, sassy tone, and probing questions will motivate women toward ultimate fulfillment and show them how to discard unhealthy habits and become strong and sexy for life. Women will learn how to:

? nourish the body and soul
? decrease general anxiety
? manage overwhelming stressors
? maintain and improve fertility factors
? fight the perils of aging
? sleep better
? and live sensibly and organically in this pre-packaged and overly medicated world

Direct and irreverent, Raupp's book encourages today's women to not believe the hype-and to take charge of their own health.

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About the Author

Aimee Ellen Raupp, M.S., L.Ac. is a licensed and NCCAOM (National Certification Commission for Acupuncture and Oriental Medicine) certified acupuncturist and herbalist who is currently in private practice. She holds an M.S. in traditional Oriental medicine. --This text refers to an out of print or unavailable edition of this title.

Product Details

• Reading level: Ages 18 and up
  
• Mass Market Paperback: 256 pages
• Publisher: NAL Trade; 1 Original edition (August 4, 2009)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0451226364
• ISBN-13: 978-0451226365
• Product Dimensions: 8.1 x 5.4 x 0.6 inches
• Shipping Weight: 7.8 ounces (View shipping rates and policies)
• Average Customer Review: 4.7 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (12 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #274,066 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

More About the Author

Aimee E. Raupp is a licensed acupuncturist in the state of New York and is certified by the National Certification Commission for Acupuncture and Oriental Medicine in both acupuncture and Chinese herbology. She has been featured on ABC's "The View" and Fox 5's "Good Day New York". Aimee's first book, Chill Out And Get Healthy! was published in Summer 2009 by Penguin Group.

Aimee specializes in wide-variety of treatments with a focus on emotional and psychological disorders, reproductive health and gynecology as well as gastrointestinal disorders and facial rejuvenation acupuncture.

Aimee has a diverse academic background. After receiving her Bachelor's degree in biology at Rutgers University, she went on to work as a research scientist and take graduate level classes in neuroscience at the University of California, San Diego. Feeling ethically and morally challenged by the western medical field and intrigued by alternative medicine, Aimee quickly changed course and pursued higher education in the field of Traditional Oriental Medicine.

Aimee received her Master's of Science in Traditional Oriental Medicine from the Pacific College of Oriental Medicine in San Diego, California. While completing this 4-year Masters of Science degree, Aimee had the opportunity to intern with seasoned acupuncturists and herbalists. This combination of academics and hands on learning has given Aimee a thorough understanding of both Acupuncture and Chinese Herbology.

As a result of Aimee's intense training, she has a vast understanding of the functional aspects of the human being and the imbalances created by disease.

Aimee has received special training in fertility enhancement acupuncture and acupuncture facial rejuvenation.

Aimee is currently in private practice in both Manhattan and Nyack, NY.

Customer Reviews

Most Helpful Customer Reviews

5 of 6 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Great book, but Aimee should be herself, September 21, 2009

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JL (New York, NY) - See all my reviews

This review is from: Chill Out and Get Healthy: Live Clean to Be Strong and Stay Sexy (Mass Market Paperback)

This is a great book with a lot of valuable information. It is structured really well, and definitely is not a chore to read. I do think some sections could have used some more explanation - for example, the parts about the dangers of soy still left me with a lot of questions (e.g., is it still okay to eat edamame? miso soup?). But, I've been a patient of Aimee's for years, and this book still taught me some things I didn't know. My boyfriend and I just threw out his Flaxseed granola yesterday because it contained soy protein isolate, unbeknownst to us!

My main issue with the book, as others mentioned here, is the repetition of the incredibly annoying phrases like "Come on, girls!" and "Honey." I gave the book to a friend, and she had the same reaction - "Awesome book, but the writer should stop with those annoying phrases." Since I know Aimee does not speak this way in normal life, I am guessing that someone told her to write this way, and it's a shame. In my opinion, it really takes away from otherwise great information with studies to back it up. The book is written in such an approachable, easy to understand way, that it truly does not need these extra "Girls" and "Honey" openers.

Regardless, I highly recommend this book to anyone. It's especially important for females going through any kind of health issue, but there is also GREAT information for regular women and men.

2 of 2 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Read with a highlighter in your hand!, June 9, 2010

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G's Mimi (Vernon, NJ) - See all my reviews

This review is from: Chill Out and Get Healthy: Live Clean to Be Strong and Stay Sexy (Mass Market Paperback)

I loved this book! For those that are overwhelmed by the dos and donts of nutrition and healthy living, Aimee breaks it down and makes it very simple. She explains HOW and WHY foods affect or bodies and health for the good and bad. Addressing why organic?, how to identify harmful ingredients and the alias' companies use to slip these things in our food, sample menus and lots of helpfull hints and resources for products and info. Its a quick layman read jam pack with valuable,obtainable information. Highly recommend it, whether a beginner or a guru, there is something here for you.

6 of 9 people found the following review helpful:

4.0 out of 5 stars Detailed book, but not ideal for Vegetarians, September 6, 2009

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M. Jones (New York, NY) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Chill Out and Get Healthy: Live Clean to Be Strong and Stay Sexy (Mass Market Paperback)

I gave this book 4 stars for 2 reasons. 1, I feel like the author tries a little too hard to connect to her female audience and it's a bit of a turn off. She constantly uses phrases like 'Girl', 'Let's go Ladies', and on one page, she used the phrase 'Come on girls' three times. It's just a bit too much. 2nd, I don't like the fact that she promotes eating meat over being vegetarian. It's completely possible to get all your necessary nutrients without eating meat. In fact, it's healthier. Plus, I feel that she contradicts herself when she talks about eating a 'nondead' diet, but isn't meat from a slaughtered, dead animal?

Overall, she offers a lot of good information that is straightforward. I recommend reading it, but keep an open mind. Don't let it sway you too much if you're committed to not eating meat.