The 6-Minute Knee Pain Cure by Dr. Jonathan Su

June 2, 2024 / drbethnolan / 2 Comments

Dr. Jonathan Su reached out to me to see if I was interested in reading and featuring his book on my blog. I actually had just been suffering from knee pain in the past weeks and I thought “perfect!”. He sent me a pdf of the book which I converted to an ePub for my kindle; unfortunately, this caused me to not be able to view the pictures properly, they transferred in “strips”, but all the text was there and fine.

I loved this book! There is a lot of information in here and it is easy to read and gives background and then lots of exercises and ways to make a plan for 6 minutes of work. The exercises were simple and all were things I had done before, but I had never thought of them in regards to knee pain. But here’s the kicker (see what I did there?) – after doing these exercises for just a short time, my knee pain was greatly relieved. I was thrilled!!

I went to Dr. Su’s website (sixminutefitness) and saw he had several different books available, including 6 Minute Core Strength. Full disclosure: my core has never recovered from my pregnancies. My doctor thought I’d need surgery as my babies came through my front muscles and I had a “ten finger gap” between my muscles. Instead I did a bunch of isometrics and then called it a day. Fast forward 20 years and my core is pretty much my weakest area. I was excited because many of these exercises I could do! And others I could do in the “modified” or “beginner” option they offered. And at 6 minutes, I do them when I go upstairs at night or when I first wake up. The book has lovely pictures that show correct movements as well.

Dr. Su also has 6 Minute Fitness at 60+. I’m 58 but I plan to buy myself this one for my 60th birthday!

So thank you, Dr. Su, for sending me your 6 Minute Knee Pain Cure book. I appreciate it!

Here’s the overview from Amazon:

Conquer Knee Pain and Transform Your Life

If you suffer from knee pain, you have the power to overcome it—or at least reduce it so substantially that your life dramatically improves—without medication. This is true regardless of the origin, intensity, or duration of your knee pain. It’s true regardless of your age or fitness level.

That’s a bold claim, but it’s a claim I feel confident making, based on the remarkable transformations I’ve observed in thousands of patients over the years—as well as my personal journey to overcome my own severe knee injury. It’s taken me nearly three decades to uncover the secrets of knee pain. This guide will teach you how to put my findings into practice and safely and effectively alleviate your knee discomfort in as little as 15 days.

You will discover:

The real culprit behind 99% of knee pain—it’s something that’s overlooked by most physicians and physical therapists
How to achieve remarkable results from just six minutes of daily at-home exercise
An easy-to-follow three-step system that delivers fast and effective knee pain relief

6-Minute Knee Pain Cure contains more than 100 illustrations and provides access to numerous online videos to ensure that every step is simple to understand. With this guide, you’ll be able to take control of your knee health and start living a pain-free life.

Dr. Jonathan Su, DPT, C-IAYT, CSCS, is a physical therapist, yoga therapist, and fitness coach based in the San Francisco Bay Area. His clients include entrepreneurs, executives, and elite athletes. Dr. Su is the coauthor of a physical therapy textbook, Netter’s Orthopaedic Clinical Examination, and the author of 6-Minute Fitness at 60+ and 6-Minute Core Strength.

Table of Contents

1. How Well Will This Guide Relieve Your Knee Pain? Use this Simple Test to Find Out

2. A Physical Therapist’s Journey from Severe Knee Injury to Discovering the Ultimate Remedy for Knee Pain

Part 1: What the $12-Trillion Global Healthcare Industry Doesn’t Want You to Know About Your Knee Pain

3. Your Knee Doesn’t Need Surgery, Lengthy Therapy, or Specialized Equipment—It Just Needs 6 Minutes of Self-Care

4. The Culprit Behind 99% of Knee Pain Is Overlooked by Most Physicians and Physical Therapists

5. The Simple Three-Step System for Fast and Effective Knee Pain Relief

6. The Potential Pitfalls of Relying Too Heavily on Pills, Injections, and Other Temporary Remedies for Knee Pain

Part 2: The 6-Minute Knee Pain Cure Quick Start Guide

7. Here’s How to Get the Best Results from This Guide

8. Step 1: Restore Alignment

9. Step 2: Rebalance Strength

10. Step 3: Release Excess Tension

11. The Next Step in This Journey—Here’s What to Do After Week Five

Part 3: Additional Resources

Exercise Planners, Videos, and More!

Frequently Asked Questions

Has This Guide Helped You?

Amazon link (NOT affiliated with BBNB)

Find Your Light by Beverly Conyers

September 24, 2019September 24, 2019 / drbethnolan / Leave a comment

I recently was sent a copy of Find Your Light: Practicing Mindfulness to Recover from Anything from Ms. Conyers’ publicist. This is a lovely little book that is quick to read and very pertinent to daily life. You can read it in little bits or read it straight through. The focus is on how you can be mindful and use mindfulness to aid in recovering from addiction or really any type of stressful and demanding situation (full disclosure: I do not suffer from addiction, but found this little book very pertinent and helpful).

Here’s the overview:

Author Beverly Conyers—one of the most respected voices in wellness and recovery—has guided hundreds of thousands of readers through the process of recognizing family roles in addiction, healing shame, building healthy relationships, releasing trauma, focusing on emotional sobriety, as well as acknowledging self-sabotaging behaviors, addictive tendencies, and substance use patterns. With her newest work, Conyers shows us how the practice of mindfulness can be a game-changing part of recovering from any- and everything.

Early in our recovery journey, we focused on healing. Further along in the process of recovering, we dare to believe it’s possible to embark on a new chapter, but often feel stuck. At times, we wonder…how do we create the breakthroughs we want?

With a mindfulness practice—meditation and other habits of awareness—we develop the courage to look within. As we hold space for ourselves, we find the light within that can spark change, personal growth, and self-compassion. Mindfulness is an irreplaceable part of the health and healing toolkit because it illuminates our true selves; as a result, it illuminates our recovery.

Conyers gives us an approachable mindfulness book with carefully designed reflections and practices that set us on a path forward. Her insight guides our way whether recovering from unhealthy relationships, addictions of all types, compulsive habits, anxiety and stress, workaholism, disordered eating, or mental health and emotional challenges—and whether we follow the Twelve Steps or not.

Discover why Beverly Conyers’ books have been a mainstay for support groups the world over, and why so many have turned to her insights and guidance. As the author of the recovery classic Addict in the Family, she has inspired hope and healing in a way few others have managed to match.

Thank you for my review copy!

Lee Wolfe Blum’s BRAVE IS THE NEW BEAUTIFUL – A Litfuse Blog Tour

May 5, 2017May 3, 2017 / drbethnolan / Leave a comment

I’m happy today to take part in the Litfuse blog tour for BRAVE IS THE NEW BEAUTIFUL by Lee Wolfe Blum. I enjoyed this easy to read novel of inspirational stories about women facing hardship and challenges and coming out a changed person, with beauty truly coming from within. To be honest, I found some of the stories intense and almost disturbing in their harshness (but really, that’s life – not a bowl of cherries!). I had planned to share this novel with my young teen, but will wait a few years.

This was a good read and a strong reminder of how our culture can sometimes need to get its priorities straight.

Thank you for my review e-copy and for making me part of the tour!

Overview:

Our culture bombards women with “thinspiration” messages and pressure to “do it all” while wearing the mask of perfection.

Women are left feeling alone and overwhelmed. How can they stop comparing themselves to others? How can they live out who they really are?

Lee Wolfe Blum offers stories from everyday women who have answered these questions with their lives-and found true beauty in the process. In Brave Is the New Beautiful, Blum weaves reflections from her own journey with inspirational stories from everyday women who chose to take off their masks and live authentically. Through call-to-action questions and ideas, she encourages readers to be brave enough to be who they really are and the beloved that God knows they are.

Learn more and purchase a copy.

Lee Wolfe Blum is an energetic and passionate speaker who loves to help women find hope in healing from perfectionism and addictions. She works as a mental health practitioner in the field of Eating Disorders and Chemical Dependency. She lives in Minnesota with her husband and three boys.

Find out more about Lee Wolfe at leewolfeblum.com.

Landing page:

http://litfusegroup.com/author/LWBlum

Blog Tour Schedule:

5/4
Shannon | Mrsreadsbooks

5/8
April | Writing and Other Acts of Faith
Heather | Compared to Who?
Marjolaine | Books, Beautiful Books

5/9
Becky | Living Outside the Lines
Erin | ReviewsByErin
Jendi | Jendi’s Journal
Kelli | Kelli Sommers

5/13
April | Dixie n Dottie
Bree | Bibliophile Reviews
Emilie | Thinking Thoughts

5/14
Alexis | God is Love
Jennifer | A Peace of Mind
Sarah | Running Through The Storms

5/15
Denise | Ramblings of a California Couponer
Mindy | A Room without Books is Empty

Litfuse Blog Tour for UNSINKABLE FAITH by Tracie Miles with GIVEAWAY!

April 14, 2017April 11, 2017 / drbethnolan / Leave a comment

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I am so happy to be part of this tour today! This is a gem of a book and I’m excited to share it with my Christian readers. Here’s the scoop:

For many people, remaining optimistic and feeling positive about themselves and their lives is a constant battle – especially when circumstances are difficult and life is hard.

For others, negativity is something that only sneaks up from time to time, yet still wreaks havoc in their hearts. Regardless of the root causes, once pessimistic thoughts permeate our minds, our feelings and emotions begin to control us instead of us controlling them. Eventually it doesn’t seem possible to stay positive, happy, and full of joy, and negative thought patterns shake our faith, causing us to sink emotionally, mentally, and spiritually over time. But it doesn’t have to be that way. Despite what storms roll in, hearts anchored in God don’t sink. When we change the way we think, we can change the way we feel and live, even if our circumstances remain the same. Intentionally embracing the opportunity to experience a transformed heart and a renewed mind opens the door for a changed life, because a positive mind will always lead to a more positive life.

Unsinkable Faith, author and Proverbs 31 Ministries speaker Tracie Miles offers hope for women who struggle with negativity. Each chapter explores Tracie’s and other women’s personal stories, showing how they rose above their circumstances by transforming and renewing their minds.

Unsinkable Faith is a breath of fresh air for anyone longing for a heart full of joy, an unbreakable smile, and a new, more optimistic perspective on life. This book will equip you to:

-Replace pessimism with positive thinking by becoming the captain of your thoughts;

-Learn how true joy and happiness are based on choice, not circumstances;

-Overcome unhealthy habits of negative thinking by intentionally implementing three easy mind-renewing steps;

-Stop feeling hopeless and pitiful, and start feeling hope-filled and powerful instead; and

-Discover that when you change the way you think, you change the way feel, and in turn you can change your life completely.

Learn more and purchase a copy.

About the author:

Tracie Miles is a national speaker with Proverbs 31 Ministries and a bestselling author who’s spent the last twelve years inspiring women to become who God called them to be. She’s the author of “Your Life Still Counts” and “Stressed-Less Living,” and a contributor to Proverbs 31 Ministries daily devotions.

Find out more about Tracie at http://traciemiles.com.

Now I will admit that I am not a negative person. I’m pretty positive and cheerful, but this book really spoke to me as it focused on choosing happiness. It also had a theme of self-forgiveness that ran through it (one of my favorite themes, if you know me!). Each chapter was very easy to read, with examples and stories, along with Bible verses and activities. My review copy was an e-book (thank you!), but I think it is a compact little book that you can leave lying around, just waiting to be discovered!

Thank you for making me part of the tour!

But wait! There’s more! There’s a GIVEAWAY with this tour:

Tracie Miles’ ‘Unsinkable Faith’ Prize Pack Giveaway

Have negative thought patterns overtaken your life and shaken your faith? Learn how to anchor your heart in God despite what storms roll in in Tracie Miles’ new book, Unsinkable Faith. Each chapter explores Tracie’s and other women’s personal stories, showing how they rose above their circumstances by transforming and renewing their minds. Unsinkable Faith is a breath of fresh air for anyone longing for a heart full of joy, an unbreakable smile, and a new, more optimistic perspective on life.

Join Tracie and other readers on April 25th for a fun Facebook Live event and the Anchored in Faith Prize Pack Giveaway (details below)!

One grand prize winner will receive:

Enter today by clicking the icon below. But hurry, the giveaway ends on April 25. The winner will be announced at the Unsinkable Faith Facebook Live event. RSVP for a chance to connect with Tracie and others searching for unsinkable faith, as well as for a chance to win other prizes!

RSVP today and spread the word-tell your friends about the giveaway via social media and increase your chances of winning. Hope to see you on the 25th!

Review: Ron Kardashian’s 30-Second Solution

August 31, 2011July 7, 2019 / drbethnolan / Leave a comment

Through my newfound obsession, Net Galley, I received a free ARC copy of Ron Kardashian’s upcoming new book on my kindle for review. The full title of this work is “Ron Kardashian’s 30-Second Solution: Transform your Body, Business, Relationships, and Life in Just Seconds at a Time”. It is due to come out in early October.

According to Ron’s premise in this book (which I would consider “self-help”), most of the decisions we make in a day are made in 30 seconds or less. Do I order the donut or the low-fat muffin? Do I wear my seat belt? Do I sign on the dotted line? Ron focuses on the power of positive thinking, the power of making good choices and actions, and the power of words. What am I saying? Thinking? Doing? According to Ron, you can make positive changes in your life by keeping these thoughts and actions positive and healthy. “If you believe it, you can become it” is the type of thing he is espousing. Ron also inserts some research on brain studies showing the power of positive thoughts and actions. “You can change your brain!” kind of stuff. I will admit, I was less impressed with this type of data (I’m one of those people who need to read the whole original study in a medical journal – period – before I take incredible results to heart. But that’s just me!). Ron is a “life coach” by day – and I found on the internet that he is also a pastor (I’m not sure of what denomination if you are wondering). Ron “coaches” his readers to make a better life by focusing on what they are thinking, saying, and doing each day.

To be honest, when I put in for this book I missed the fact that Ron’s last name was Kardashian. When the book arrived I thought: “Wait — not Kardashian like that family on tv??” I will admit: I don’t want much reality tv (though I confess to a fondness for America’s Got Talent), and I wasn’t sure who or what this guy was – but his last name made me wonder. A little internet searching showed me that Ron is a relative of the well-known sisters and a pastor. He is a life coach and seems like a really positive and healthy person. I enjoyed reading his book. I have to agree with Ron, too: much of the decisions we make each day are quick, yet can yield long-term consequences. How many times do we say “If only…”? If everyone thought more positively and acted healthily and positively, the world would probably be a kinder, gentler place. However, while I agree that negative thoughts and action can only hurt, I have to stop short of thinking that positive thoughts always yield results. If everyone was able to say: “I’m going to get this job!” before an interview and it yielded direct results, well – I think our employment rate would be much lower. I can’t tell you how often I’ve gone into an audition thinking “I’m going to nail this song!” and did – and then thought “I did great! That part is mine!” and I didn’t get it. Sometimes there are things in life that we can’t control. It’s good to just accept that gracefully.

Ron’s Christian faith does shine through in this book. His earlier work was an exercise book with “God” in the title. This one seems toned down – I never saw Ron listed as “pastor” in this book, but did on the internet. This is fine to me – as a Christian it never turns me off when people work God in to the equation; however, I could see how some people might not like that element. For some reason, this book reminded me of Dr. Oz. I don’t watch his show (unless it’s on when I’m on the treadmill at the gym) but an incredible amount of people quote Dr. Oz to me. People will say (often they are women friends of mine) “Well, Dr. Oz says…” or “I heard Dr. Oz say…” like they know him. Dr. Oz has that friendly, personal quality. To me, Ron Kardashian falls in the same category. You feel like you’ve been coached by him in a session once you’ve reached the end of his book. You really feel like he has your best interests at heart. I’ll be curious to see if some of my friends start quoting him to me…

Thanks, HCI, for my review copy!