Family Health Books

Medical Illness and Schizophrenia or What Your Patients Need to Know about Psychiatric Medications

2009-12-05T19:14:00.000-08:00

Medical Illness and Schizophrenia

Author: Jonathan M Meyer

The life expectancy of patients with schizophrenia is approximately 20% shorter than that of the general population. Lifestyle choices, effects of medications, poor self-care, barriers to treatment& mdash;all contribute to medical problems that increase the severity of psychopathology, reduce quality of life, and lead to premature death in patients with schizophrenia.

Medical Illness and Schizophrenia examines the links between medical conditions and severe chronic mental illness, with a focus on

• The need for better medical assessment and treatment to improve outcomes in patients with schizophrenia

• Links between schizophrenia and conditions such as obesity, cardiovascular disease, diabetes, HIV and hepatitis C, endocrine-related disorders, and others

• The association between therapy with certain antipsychotics and adverse health outcomes including hyperlipidemia, obesity, and diabetes mellitus

• The importance of improving community health services to treat the dual problems of medical and mental illnesses in the schizophrenic population

Developed to fill a critical gap in the literature, Medical Illness and Schizophrenia is an important volume for any clinician who encounters patients with chronic severe mental illness. In addition, it serves to underscore the need to provide integrated medical and psychiatric care to this vulnerable population.

	Contributors
	Preface
Ch. 1	Issues Surrounding Medical Care for Individuals With Schizophrenia: The Challenge of Dual Neglect by Patients and the System	1
Ch. 2	Excessive Mortality and Morbidity Associated With Schizophrenia	13
Ch. 3	Obesity in Patients With Schizophrenia	35
Ch. 4	Cardiovascular Illness and Hyperlipidemia in Patients With Schizophrenia	53
Ch. 5	Nicotine and Tobacco Use in Schizophrenia	81
Ch. 6	Glucose Intolerance and Diabetes in Schizophrenia	99
Ch. 7	HIV and Hepatitis C in Patients With Schizophrenia	115
Ch. 8	Medical Health in Aging Persons With Schizophrenia	141
Ch. 9	Substance Use Disorders in Schizophrenia	163
Ch. 10	Neurological Comorbidity and Features in Schizophrenia	185
Ch. 11	Prolactin- and Endocrine-Related Disorders in Schizophrenia	215
	Index	233

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What Your Patients Need to Know about Psychiatric Medications: A Resource Book of Medication Information

Author: Robert E Hales

The groundbreaking What Your Patients Need to Know About Psychiatric Medications provides practical-and essential-information for psychiatric patients and patients and their families in the form of easy-to-understand individualized medication sheets on all currently prescribed psychiatric medications.

Introductory sections of What Your Patients Need to Know About Psychiatric Medications details the key information presented on each medication sheet, as well as web sites, recommended reading, and a discussion of psychiatric medications in pregnancy.

Subsequent chapters comprise the actual psychiatric medication sheets, which& mdash;due to their clear format and style& mdash;are both easy to understand and easy to translate into different languages, including Spanish. Each medication sheet lists the brand name, generic name, available strengths, generic form availability, and medication class and then discusses general information, dosing information, side effects, precautions, use during pregnancy and breastfeeding, possible medication interactions, overdose, treatment considerations, warnings, and general advice for anti-anxiety medications, medications for insomnia, antidepressants, monoamine oxidase inhibitors, mood stabilizers, antipsychotics, stimulants, and cognitive enhancers for treatment of Alzheimer's disease and dementia.

Written by three psychiatric professionals with many decades of combined experience, What Your Patients Need to Know About Psychiatric Medications is designed to overcome barriers (such as anxiety, the & ldquo;white coat effect& rdquo;) to optimal psychopharmacological treatment, complement the work of the treatingclinician, and enhance patients' understanding of and motivation to comply with clinicians& rsquo; treatment recommendations by

• Providing relevant, easy-to-use, and easy-to-understand information about psychiatric medications
• Answering the most common questions that patients have about their psychiatric medications, including how to take their medications and what the beneficial effects and the potential side effects are
• Emphasizing clarity, accuracy, and accessibility of the information offered
• Prioritizing information that is evidence-based and enhances the safe and effective use of psychiatric medications

Densely informative, accurate, and up to date, What Your Patients Need to Know About Psychiatric Medications is destined to become a classic: clinical psychiatrists will feel comfortable & ldquo;prescribing& rdquo; this book, patient advocacy groups and county or state mental health organizations will find it useful when standardizing informed consent for psychiatric medications, and patients and their families will welcome its user-friendly presentation of complex material.

My Ear Hurts or The Atkins Essentials

2009-12-04T15:13:00.000-08:00

My Ear Hurts!: A Complete Guide to Understanding and Treating Your Child's Ear Infections

Author: Ellen M Friedman

Everything You Need to Know to Treat Your Child's Ear Infection

Every parent who has heard the plaintive cry "My ear hurts!" knows that ear infections are among the most troubling childhood ailments. In fact, by the time they turn three years old, 75 percent of children have had at least one ear infection, and nearly 50 percent of these children have suffered more than three ear infections. My Ear Hurts! offers clear explanations of the causes of ear infections and up-to-the-minute discussions of

traditional medications, including the overuse of antibiotics
surgical treatments, from insertion of ear tubes to new laser techniques
alternative treatment options, such as herbal and homeopathic remedies and chiropractic treatment

Also included are

tips on how to spot common allergies or irritants that couse or exacerbate infections
advice on how to talk to your child about the infection and its treatment
guidelines on what to do when your child is under somenone else's supervision
recommendations for when surgery is—and is not—necessary and how to communicate with your child's doctor

With information that is both accessible and authoritative, My Ear Hurts! provides much-needed help and proven solutions to concerned parents and caregivers.

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The Atkins Essentials: A Two-Week Program to Jump-start Your Low Carb Lifestyle

Author: Atkins Health Medical Information Serv

Atkins Made Easier!

Millions of people around the world have already discovered the Atkins Nutritional Approach™ and the remarkable benefits of controlling carbohydrates. Now it's even easier to join the revolution, lose weight, and get healthy the proven Atkins way!

Providing clear, concise answers to your questions and concerns, The Atkins Essentials is ideal for anyone seeking a healthier lifestyle. For those new to Atkins, it is a quick and effective way to get started -- and for those already on the program, it offers indispensable tips on eating out, stocking your pantry, and more. Recipe cards are included.

Simply put, it is Atkins made easy, with:

The ABCs of doing Atkins
An effective two-week launch into weight-losing mode
Personal modifications to slow or speed weight loss
Helpful listings of acceptable and unacceptable foods

and much more!

The Jimmy Fund or Gentle Eating

2009-12-03T11:12:00.000-08:00

The Jimmy Fund (Images of America Series)

Author: Saul Wisnia

In May 1948, a nationwide radio audience first heard a twelve-year-old cancer patient known only as "Jimmy" as he was visited bedside by members of his beloved Boston Braves baseball team. An appeal for support followed, and since that moment, the Jimmy Fund has helped physician-scientists and staff at Boston's world-renowned Dana-Farber Cancer Institute provide the best cancer treatment available to children and adults today while developing cures for tomorrow.

The Jimmy Fund of Dana-Farber Cancer Institute documents the history of "New England's favorite charity" from the 1940s and 1950s, when celebrities such as Bob Hope and Jimmy Durante drummed up support for institute founder Dr. Sidney Farber, to the fund's ongoing relationship with the Boston Red Sox and such baseball stars as Ted Williams. Readers will discover how these efforts-and the generations of New Englanders plunking coins into movie canisters or biking, golfing, skiing, and walking for the cause-have helped raise more than $200 million and save countless lives. The Jimmy Fund of Dana-Farber Cancer Institute captures each step of this remarkable journey, including the uplifting 1998 return of Einar "Jimmy" Gustafson to Dana-Farber after fifty years of anonymity and presumed death.

	Acknowledgments	6
	Introduction	7
1.	A Man Named Farber, a Boy Named Jimmy: The Beginning	9
2.	"Teddy Ballgame" and Others Make Their Pitch: 1952-1961	29
3.	A Fortuitous Train Ride and Continued Growth: 1962-1973	49
4.	Dr. Farber's Legacy: 1973-1989	67
5.	Wheels, Walks, and More of Progress: 1990-2002	87
6.	Jimmy and Ted Return: 1998-2001	117

Look this: Chicago or Once in a Lifetime Trips

Gentle Eating

Author: Stephen Arterburn

Stephen Arterburn and Vivian Lamphear know what it's like to be overweight and self-conscious. However, they also know what it is like to lose weight and keep it off—permanently. Their program, Gentle Eating , is a safe, effective method of weight loss that begins and ends with gradual lifestyle changes.

Hearing Better or Living with Chronic Heartburn

2009-12-02T07:11:00.000-08:00

Hearing Better: Understanding Your Hearing and Ear Care Options Franklin M.

Author: John M Burkey

Hearing Better: Understanding Your Hearing And Ear Care Options is a simple and informative overview of a person's hearing health alternatives. It introduces the different ear professionals, explains their qualifications and the services they render. The book also provides basic information about ear and hearing problems, treatment options, hearing aids and other ways to compensate for a hearing loss. By being more informed, people can better participate in the decision-making about their own hearing health.Hearing Better will also be of value to many of those who previously had a complete ear and hearing evaluation. In the era of HMOs and managed care, physicians rarely have time to discuss all of the problems associated with hearing loss. Hearing Better can fill in some of the gaps. Additionally, new advances in the treatment of hearing loss are constantly taking place. Some of the procedures and treatments discussed in this book were not available just a few years ago. Hearing Better provides an overview of these and other procedures currently available to correct or compensate for a hearing loss. Hearing Better is a "must-read" for anyone considering buying or replacing hearing aids.

Hearing Loss: The Journal of Self-Help for Hard of Hearing People - Sandy Morgan

Packed with practical information. A good place to learn about the ear, the professionals involved in providing services, and ways to compensate for a hearing loss.

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Living with Chronic Heartburn

Author: Paulo Pacheco

If you or someone you love is among the more than 25 million Americans who suffer from gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD), a form of chronic heartburn, you know that it¼s more than a mere annoyance: hundreds of millions of dollars are spent annually on treating GERD and acid reflux, and these conditions are linked to even more serious problems, such as asthma, chronic obstructive pulmonary disease, and even esophageal cancer.Now, there is real help for the millions afflicted with this condition. In Living with Chronic Heartburn: The Complete Health Guide to Acid Reflux & Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease (GERD), Dr. Paulo Pacheco and Marilyn Olsen explain—in everyday language—the latest medical information and both surgical and non-surgical treatment options—including the recently FDA-approved Enteryx therapy. In Living with Chronic Heartburn you'll find:
• Steps you can take today to manage GERD, lessen its symptoms, and prevent it from progressing to more serious conditions.
• A review of over-the-counter and prescription medications and surgical procedures.
• Up-to-date treatment information for pregnant women, children, and seniors who suffer from GERD. Living with Chronic Heartburn also includes a guide to lifestyle changes that will make a real difference in the way you feel, including exercise tips and guidelines for healthy eating. Dr. Pacheco, working with a registered dietician, has even developed menus that can help ease the discomfort of GERD sufferers. Living with Chronic Heartburn is the definitive book for anyone suffering from GERD, acid reflux, or other chronic heartburn conditions.

Author Biography: Paulo Pacheco, MD, has written, published, and lectured nationally in gastroenterology and has served as a member and advisor for various national medical associations. Board-certified in internal medicine and gastroenterology, he graduated from Brown University Medical School and was recently an Assistant Professor of Medicine at Weill Medical College of Cornell University. Dr. Pacheco resides in New York City, where he maintains a private practice in gastroenterology. Marilyn Olsen has been a medical writer for more that 15 years. She has written medical columns and articles for numerous magazines and newspapers.

Fifty Ways to Build Muscle Fast or Australian Bush Flower Essences

2009-12-01T03:09:00.000-08:00

Fifty Ways to Build Muscle Fast: The Ultimate Guide to Building Bigger Muscles

Author: Dave Tuttl

Nearly everyone would like to have more strength to hit that ball a little harder or reach that goal line a little quicker. This book is aimed at active men and women who want to build up muscle mass to improve their sports performance, or who simply want to feel healthier and look better. Here are 50 of the most valuable muscle-building secrets used by thousands of sports trainers, professional athletes, and bodybuilders. Each individual entry contains a brief summary of a specific exercise, followed by a more detailed explanation of the process. Also included are descriptions of the latest research findings, quotations from the top experts in the field, and, where necessary, safety tips. Inspiring photos of professional athletes highlight techniques and show what can be accomplished with sound guidance.

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Australian Bush Flower Essences

Author: Ian Whit

An informative yet personal portrait of 50 flower essences. Includes a bibliography of important works about natural healing and an index of illnesses and their treatment.

The Virility Solution or Age Right

2009-11-29T23:08:00.000-08:00

The Virility Solution: Everything You Need to Know about Viagra, the Potency Pill That Can Restore and Enhance Male Sexuality

Author: Steven Lamm

With the release of Viagra, millions of men across America soon had access to drastically improved erectile performance, complemented by renewed sexual desire. Dr. Steven Lamm is at the forefront of this breakthrough, and now he brings you a wealth of information about Viagra, as well as other oral drugs that offer similar positive results.

More than just a quick-fix guide to managing a serious medical problem, The Virility Solution offers a total and long-term approach to the treatment of erectile dysfunction (impotence) that includes diet and exercise programs to improve overall blood circulation, as well as a wealth of common-sense advice for healthful living. The Virility Solution contains a detailed eight-step program that:

* RETURNS FULL SEXUAL FUNCTION TO MOST MEN

* DELIVERS OPTIMAL PERFORMANCE TO HEALTHY MALES

* IMPROVES SELF-CONFIDENCE AND STRENGTHENS RELATIONSHIPS

* REVEALS THE HELPFUL INFLUENCE OF CERTAIN FOODS AND EXERCISES

* IDENTIFIES PRESCRIPTION AND OVER-THE-COUNTER MEDICATIONS THAT CAN DIMINISH THE EFFECTIVENESS OF VIAGRA

In this edition Lamm also offers up-to-the-minute information about his newly created Viagra Stress Test, which he recommends for all physically inactive older men prior to using Viagra. At last the virility solution that so many have waited for can finally be yours!

1	The Medical Miracle That Can Change Your Life	9
2	The Search for a Miracle Cure	23
3	A Cure Is Found	55
4	The Miracle Pills at Work	74
5	The First Step to a Renewed Sex Life	89
6	The Road to Heightened Intimacy	102
7	The New World of Sexual Medicine	129
8	Counteracting the ED Effects of Prescription and Over-the-Counter Medications	147
9	The Virility-Enhancement Program	173
10	Reigniting Your Sex Life: Yours and Hers	202
	Acknowledgments	213
	Index	215

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Age Right: Turn Back the Clock with a Proven, Personalized, Anti-Aging Program

Author: Karlis C Ullis

Don't resign yourself to growing old gracefully. With Age Right as your guide, you can reduce body fat, increase strength and energy, and boost your sex drive, all while adding years to your life. With his revolutionary approach, Karlis Ullis, M.D. provides you with the latest methods for stopping—and even reversing—the aging process. Based on twenty years of pioneering work with Olympic and professional athletes, Age Right offers an antiaging program that helps you extend your life dpan by identifying your unique aging pathway through the "Mind-Body-Spirit" test.

Using a step-by-step, personalized plan of exercise, nutrition, and anti-aging supplements, this unique program offers:

The most up-to-date information on how and why we age, and the four key factors in the aging process
Self-tests to determine your "biological age" (versus your chronological age)
Expert advice on the best combination of nutrition, exercise, and supplements to fight the effects of age-related problems as indicated by your aging pathway
Specific guidelines for modifying your antiaging regimen based on gender, fitness level, and lifestyle
Detailed descriptions of all the anti-aging supplements available today as well as treatments for the next millenium
Practical and extensive resources for choosing the right supplements, creating a specific diet and exercise plan, and finding the best anti-aging health professionals

About the Authors

Karlis Ulis, M.D. is a sports medicine and rehabilitation physician at UCLA and has served as a physician at five Olympic gams. His anti-aging program has been featured on the Today show, Hard Copy, Dateline NBC, and Sally Jessy Raphael. He serves as the medical director of the Sports Medicine and Anti-Aging Medical Group in Santa Monica, California. Dr. Ullis is also the author of Super "T": The Complete Guide to Creating an Effective, Safe, and Natural Testosterone Enhancement Program for Men and Women.

Greg Ptacek has written articles for many leading health publications, including Longevity and Men's Fitness. He lives in Los Angeles, California.

Understanding Crohn Disease and Ulcerative Colitis or Look Speak Behave for Men

2009-11-28T19:07:00.000-08:00

Understanding Crohn Disease and Ulcerative Colitis

Author: Jon Zonderman

Zonderman, Jon is a medical writer and a freelance journalist. He is the author of Beyond the Crime Lab: The New Science of Investigation, as well as a number of books for children and young adults.

Vender, M.D., Ronald S. is the Chief of Gastroenterology at the Hospital of St. Raphael in New Haven, Connecticut, and Clinical Associate Professor of Gastroenterology at the Yale University School of Medicine. Zonderman has been under Vender's care for eleven years.

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Look, Speak, & Behave for Men

Author: Jamie L Yasko Mangum

Now anyone can have the same advice given in corporate training seminars at organizations like Estée Lauder, the American Management Association, and Pfizer.

For years, highly paid executives at major corporations have had the benefit of professional image consultants to give them feedback about their presentation in the workplace. That expert advice has helped them to dress properly for any business occasion, improve their public speaking and presentation skills, understand the dos and don’ts of the workplace, and enhance their standing in the business community. Now that same type of guidance is available to anyone—recent graduates looking to enter the workplace as well as managers and executives looking to polish themselves and their skills. Jamie L. Yasko-Mangum’s clients include Estée Lauder, the American Management Association, Pfizer, Darden Restaurants, high schools, colleges, and universities. They hire her to give seminars to employees and students on how to project a positive and smart self-image, create a polished appearance, understand what is and is not proper behavior, and see how to communicate intelligently. Men and women will find ideas for improving their credibility, authority, reputation, and confidence in a workplace environment, regardless of their profession or position.

AyurVeda Secrets of Healing or The Great Physicians Rx for a Healthy Heart

2009-11-27T15:06:00.000-08:00

AyurVeda Secrets of Healing: The Complete AyurVedic Guide to Healing Thru Pancha Karma Seasonal Therapies, Diet, Herbal Remedies and Memory

Author: Maya Tiwari

Ayurveda Secrets of Healing is the most complete offering of the original cleansing and rejuvenative therapies of Pancha Karma, first taught and practiced by the ancient Vedic seers.

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The Great Physician's Rx for a Healthy Heart

Author: Jordan S Rubin

Bestselling author Jordan Rubin, along with Joseph Brasco, MD, shows readers how to apply the 7 Keys to Health and Wellness to prevent and deal with a major killer-heart disease.

Holy Order of Water or Five Elements Six Conditions

2009-11-26T11:05:00.000-08:00

Holy Order of Water: Healing Earth's Waters and Ourselves

Author: William E Marks

Long gone are the days of drinking naturally pure water from flowing rivers and streams. It is already common today for people to use bottled water or home water filtration systems for their drinking water. How have we come to such a predicament, and what can be done about it? Continuing pollution, ever increasing population and industrial demands, destruction of the rainforests, over-pumping of the ground water are all responsible for the deterioration of water quality- but the underlying reason, as William Marks shows in this wide-ranging, thoughtful book, is a lack of understanding of and respect for the nature of water itself.

Marks covers such diverse topics as water's role in the origin of the universe and of life, cosmic rain and water in interstellar space, water in the myths of various peoples and religious traditions, the power of water in the many forms it takes in the natural world, vortex energy and living water, water and the human body, water healing, and a history of water pollution. He offers hope for the future by discussing the work of such visionaries as Theodor Schwenk and Viktor Schauberger. Marks shows us that finally water can be understood only when seen as the mediator not just between life and death but between the physical world and the spiritual world as well.

About the Author:
William E. Marks has been working with water for most of his life. To experience firsthand the status of America's waters. he made a meandering 7,000-mile horseback journey from San Diego to Maine. He also studied industrial pollution and historical water management practices in Europe, North Africa, Mexico, Canada, Ireland and Australia. He was an environmental water analyst briefly for the City of Newark, New Jersey, and for 15 years he operated a water-testing and research laboratory and an environmental consulting firm on Martha's Vineyard. He is also the founding publisher and editor of Martha's Vineyard Magazine.

What People Are Saying

Walter Cronkite
This is an extraordinary book, the results of one man's passionate effort to save us—to save civilization—from our ignorant waste of our precious water resources.

Larry Dossey
Water is life, and The Holy Order of Water affirms life. At a time when Earth's waters are under siege, we need Mark's message more than ever before. If there is a Bible of water, this is it.
— (Larry Dossey, M.D., author of Reinventing Medicine and Healing Words)

Ted Danson
Water gives us life--a fact that is certainly not lost on William Marks, whose fascinating book, the Holy Order of Water, helps us to better understand and appreciate what a precious gift it is. Readers won't find a more intimate, spiritual, and informative look at what is without question the world's most vital and versatile resource.
— (Ted Danson, Founding President, American Oceans Campaign)

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Five Elements, Six Conditions: A Taoist Approach to Emotional Healing, Psychology, and Internal Alchemy

Author: Gilles Marin

Taoism and the use of the five elemental forces of nature for healing, says Gilles Marin, are esoteric, understandable only through daily experience with a knowledgeable mentor. Marin's 25 years of clinical practice teaching the ancient Taoist method of Chi Nei Tsang, which uses hands-on techniques and Taoist meditations to help clients heal, uniquely qualifies him for the task. Five Elements, Six Conditions shows how simple and practical the ancient Taoist healing principles are and how effectively they deepen all methods of healing, including modern medical approaches. Step-by-step, he shows how to work with instead of against the body, whereby healing becomes not only possible but inevitable. His clear language, along with color-coded maps and diagrams, enables readers to understand the alchemical principles formed and refined over hundreds of years. Each chapter includes specific exercises and meditations to help anyone integrate the essence of the teaching and develop at the physical, mental, emotional, and spiritual levels.

Secret Potions Elixirs and Concoctions or Your Inner Pharmacy

2009-11-25T07:04:00.000-08:00

Secret Potions, Elixirs and Concoctions: Botanical and Aromatic Recipes for Mind, Body and Soul

Author: Marie Anakee Miczak

This interesting book contains, in an easy-to-understand format, many ways to utilize botanicals including essential oils, herbs & more for use in everyday life. All you need are simple ingredients & equipment such as a blender to be on your way to quickly whipping up a lavish spa treatment or healing remedy.

Book about: Choice Cookery or Simplify and Celebrate

Your Inner Pharmacy: Taking Back Your Wellness

Author: Robert Blaich

Your Inner Pharmacy deconstructs the assumption that health and well-being are the responsibility of the government, the medical system, or an insurance company. Teaching facets of health and health care that most people never learned in school or from their primary physicians, the author shows readers how to create an awareness of their own bodily needs, a task too often abdicated to pharmaceutical companies. Bridging the divide between traditional and alternative medicine, Your Inner Pharmacy shows how each fits into the current healthcare system. Far more than just another "how to" book, it shifts paradigms about healthcare and motivates readers to engage in healthy living. Readers learn how to create their own commonsense health plan, an organized program of weekly health-promoting activities, stress reduction, diet, exercise, and routine maintenance. By investing just 10% of their leisure time into these activities, readers experience a dramatically improved quality of life.

	Acknowledgments	xi
	Introduction	xiii
Part 1	The New Landscape
1	Understanding Chronic Disease	3
2	Understanding Health	23
Part 2	Healthcare for Life
3	An Integrated System of Healthcare	35
4	The Missing Piece in Your Healthcare	39
5	What Holistic Healthcare Looks Like in Real Life	105
Part 3	Health Planning 101
6	It's about Time: Create Your Healthy Lifestyle	171
7	Getting it Right: Eat, Play, and Think Yourself to Health	183
	Epilogue	215
	Resources	219
	Notes	221
	Index	227

Masaje sexy or Ride from within

2009-02-21T09:15:00.000-08:00

Masaje sexy

Author: Alison Perussel

Designed for couples, this manual illustrates the many ways a partner can--with the use of their hands--create a sensual and pleasurable experience, promote intimacy, and bring a sense of calm and deep relaxation to a tired body.

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Ride from within: Use Tai Chi to Awaken Your Natural Balance and Connect with Your Horse

Author: James Shaw

An exploration of Tai Chi as it relates to riding and to developing a mind-body connection both on and off the horse.

Chronicle of the Horse

"A book such as this could open up a new philosophy on riding and a new way to think of a human body in balance with a horse’s body. "

USDF Connection

"With its attractive design and helpful photos and illustrations, Ride from Within offers another path by which riders may gain self–awareness and better results in the saddle."

American Quarter Horse Journal

With the use of spectacular photography, informative text and a gift for explaining complex ideas, Shaw has developed a marvelous book.

Chronicle of the Horse

a book such as this could open up a new philosophy on riding and a new way to think of a human body in balance with a horse's body.

Northwest Rider Magazine

This book provides a great foundation for a new way of riding.

Confronting Traumatic Brain Injury or Healing Foods for Natural Health

2009-02-20T05:14:00.000-08:00

Confronting Traumatic Brain Injury: Devastation, Hope and Healing

Author: William J Winslad

William Winslade presents facts about traumatic brain injury; information about its financial and emotional costs to individuals, families, and society; and key ethical and policy issues. He illustrates each aspect with dramatic case studies, including his own childhood brain injury. He explains how the brain works and how severe injuries affect it, both immediately and over the long term, pointing out how resources are often squandered on patients with poor prognoses but adequate insurance, while underinsured patients with better prognoses often do not receive the best care. He describes the lack of regulation in the rehabilitation industry and what federal and state legislatures are doing to correct the situation. And he recommends policy changes for lowering the instances of traumatic brain injury (such as raising the minimum driving age) as well as practical steps that individuals can take to protect themselves from brain trauma. William J. Winslade is James Wade Rockwell Professor of Philosophy in Medicine at the Institute for the Medical Humanities, professor of preventive medicine and community health, and professor of psychiatry and behavioral sciences at the University of Texas Medical Branch at Galveston. He is also Distinguished Visiting Professor of Law at the University of Houston Health Law and Policy Institute.

Stephen R. Latham

Each year over two million Americans suffer traumatic brain injury. Of these, 60,000 are killed, 90,000 require extensive rehabilitation services, and about 2,000 are left in persistent vegetative states (""PVS""). Americans pay around $2.9 billion annually for direct costs of medical care and rehabilitation for brain trauma, and lose an additional $4.7 billion in wages, taxes, and productivity. The author has produced a very readable book designed to promote public awareness of, and to propose measures to combat and deal with, this ""silent epidemic"" of traumatic brain injury. This book is aimed at a non-specialized audience. Although it is well-documented and contains some serious policy analysis, it is written in a journalistic tone. Its short chapters are often propelled by one or two core anecdotes. Chapter topics include a brief layman's overview of brain function and of the basic types of brain trauma, brain trauma emergency care, progress in research and rehabilitation, the experiences of families of the injured, fatality and PVS resulting from brain trauma, and quality-of-care issues for brain trauma victims. In later policy-oriented chapters, the author argues for devoting more resources to prevention of and research on brain trauma. He favors mandated insurance coverage for brain trauma, and proposes funding it, in part, with user taxes on activities which often lead to brain trauma: driving (especially by younger drivers), alcohol consumption, gun ownership, and boxing. The author's policy recommendations are often quite controversial. He favors a legal presumption against the provision of life support for persons in PVS; he would raise the driving age to 18; andhe would ban boxing, mandate the use of bicycle helmets, and ""outlaw the private possession of handguns and assault weapons."" This engaging book should appeal to the general reader, and particularly to those with an interest in public health and health policy.

Doody Review Services

Reviewer: Stephen R. Latham, JD, PhD (Northwestern University School of Law)
Description: Each year over two million Americans suffer traumatic brain injury. Of these, 60,000 are killed, 90,000 require extensive rehabilitation services, and about 2,000 are left in persistent vegetative states ("PVS"). Americans pay around $2.9 billion annually for direct costs of medical care and rehabilitation for brain trauma, and lose an additional $4.7 billion in wages, taxes, and productivity.
Purpose: The author has produced a very readable book designed to promote public awareness of, and to propose measures to combat and deal with, this "silent epidemic" of traumatic brain injury.
Audience: This book is aimed at a non-specialized audience. Although it is well-documented and contains some serious policy analysis, it is written in a journalistic tone. Its short chapters are often propelled by one or two core anecdotes.
Features: Chapter topics include a brief layman's overview of brain function and of the basic types of brain trauma, brain trauma emergency care, progress in research and rehabilitation, the experiences of families of the injured, fatality and PVS resulting from brain trauma, and quality-of-care issues for brain trauma victims. In later policy-oriented chapters, the author argues for devoting more resources to prevention of and research on brain trauma. He favors mandated insurance coverage for brain trauma, and proposes funding it, in part, with user taxes on activities which often lead to brain trauma: driving (especially by younger drivers), alcohol consumption, gun ownership, and boxing.
Assessment: The author's policy recommendations are often quite controversial. He favors a legal presumption against the provision of life support for persons in PVS; he would raise the driving age to 18; and he would ban boxing, mandate the use of bicycle helmets, and "outlaw the private possession of handguns and assault weapons." This engaging book should appeal to the general reader, and particularly to those with an interest in public health and health policy.

Library Journal

Medical philosopher Winslade has written a readable and broad overview of head injury: causes, treatment, rehabilitation, and health and public policy implications. The medicine and science of brain injury, however, are secondary in this book to discussions of rehabilitation and policy issues. The author survived a brain injury as a child, and that story, as well as high-profile cases such as Reagan aide James S. Brady and the Central Park "wilding" victim, inform the book and give it a personal touch. Hard to categorize, finally: this book will certainly be of interest to those who work with victims of head injury and their families; its readability, organization, and practical information make it a reasonable choice for community collections and collections in healthcare and social service settings. Mark L. Shelton, Univ. of Massachusetts Medical Ctr., Worcester

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Warning of a virtual epidemic in traumatic brain injury (TBI) in the United States, the author explains in layman's terms the causes of TBI, how it affects the brain, and ways of treating it. He offers a number of recommendations towards alleviating the problem, including increasing investment in basic and clinical research, redirecting research efforts towards a greater emphasis on rehabilitation, meshing broad federal guidelines with state latitude in instituting programs for providing and regulating brain injury-related services, and raising the driving age. Annotation c. by Book News, Inc., Portland, Or.

Rating

3 Stars from Doody

	Foreword	ix
	Preface	xiii
	Acknowledgments	xv
	Introduction: It Can Happen to Anyone	1
1	Our Vulnerable Brains	15
2	Saving Lives: The Golden Hour	30
3	Hope on the Horizon	42
4	The Rough Road to Rehabilitation	64
5	How Families Become Victims	89
6	Facing Fatality--and Worse Fates	106
7	Protecting the Most Vulnerable	125
8	A Better Use of Resources	141
9	Policies and Priorities	154
10	Prevention: The Best Solution	176
	Bibliography	205
	Index	217

Healing Foods for Natural Health (Kitchen Doctor Series)

Author: Nicola Graimes

Over 50 healthy recipes from breakfast and brunches to main meals, side dishes and salads to desserts and bake.

Bowersox Protocol for Fibromyalgia and Chronic Fatigue or Alzheimers Disease

2009-02-19T01:13:00.000-08:00

Bowersox Protocol for Fibromyalgia and Chronic Fatigue: Finally, There Is an Effective Treatment That Uses Homeopathic Medicines and Natural Supplements to Treat Both Fibromyalgia and Chronic Fatigue Syndromes without Drugs or Special Diets

Author: Dr Harold Bowersox

Stop Feeling Sick & Tired All the Time! Finally, there is an effective treatment that uses homeopathic medicines and natural supplements to treat both Fibromyalgia and Chronic Fatigue syndromes without drugs or special diets. In his life-changing book, Dr. Bowersox offers a recovery protocol that is based on extensive research and has proven successful in his daily medical practice. For many physicians, Fibromyalgia and Chronic Fatigue syndromes are mysterious and difficult to treat, which is why you may have been to multiple doctors and still don't feel better. Dr. Bowersox validates the physical causes of your symptoms and explains how his recovery protocol has been shown to resolve underlying body imbalances, thereby freeing you from the symptoms of Fibromyalgia and Chronic Fatigue syndromes. His proven recovery protocol: Uses NO drugs Requires NO special diets Has an average recovery time of less than four (4) months Is very cost effective

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Alzheimer's Disease: Everything You Need to Know

Author: William Molloy

"An essential read for clinicians and caregivers."

- Peter J. Whitehouse, Alzheimer Center, Cleveland, Ohio

Alzheimer's disease affects 4 million Americans. As the proportion of elderly in our population increases, the devastating illness will afflict as many as 14 million Americans by 2050.

Since this title was first published in 1998, research and treatment of Alzheimer's have progressed, offering a new understanding of the disease and hope for patients and their loved ones. This revised edition includes the latest developments in the care and treatment of Alzheimer's patients, and provides advice on how families can cope.

Alzheimer's Disease features:
- How to distinguish Alzheimer's from normal aging
- Common signs and symptoms
- Diagnosing Alzheimer's
- Caring for someone with Alzheimer's
- Coping with anger, denial, and depression
- What Alzheimer's does to the brain
- Treatments for Alzheimer's
- Related dementias, such as Pick's disease
- Legal issues

Supplemented by diagrams, charts and case studies, Alzheimer's Disease is designed for quick reference and in-depth study. It is a thoughtful and compassionate guide to this complex condition and an important update of one of the most popular titles in the Your Personal Health series.

Healing Gourmet Eat to Lower Cholesterol or Blossoming Beauty

2009-02-17T21:09:00.000-08:00

Healing Gourmet Eat to Lower Cholesterol

Author: Healing Gourmet

Use your diet to beat disease and promote wellness with Healing Gourmet

Drawing from the latest scientific research, the Healing Gourmet® series focuses on foods and recipes for managing and preventing a wide range of diet-related illnesses. Written in consultation with a team of leading doctors, nutritionists, and chefs, each book focuses on a specific medical condition and includes delicious, healthy recipes and three weeks of meal plans.

Victoria Rand, M.D., is a clinical professor of medicine at the University of California in San Francisco and has a private practice in internal medicine.

Kathy McManus, M.S., R.D., is the director of the Department of Nutrition and Behavior Modification for the Program for Weight Management at Brigham and Women's Hospital in association with Harvard School of Public Health.

Chef Bev Shaffer is the director of The Mustard Seed Market and Café Cooking School and chef for Cleveland Clinic's "Cooking for Your Heart" program.

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Blossoming Beauty: Health & Wellbeing During Pregnancy

Author: Jo Glanville Blackburn

Blossoming beauty is all about you. Now you are pregnant, you are blossoming inside and out, and now -- more than ever -- it is time to remember that you are beautiful. Pregnancy is a special time in your life, yet it is one of the most natural things that you will ever know -- so seize the opportunity to feel truly at one with yourself, in body and mind. While other pregnancy books focus on the baby and what's going on inside the mother's body, blossoming beauty focuses on you, the pregnant woman, and the changes that are happening to you both physically and emotionally. Filled with practical and invaluable tips on how to make the most of pregnancy, it aims to help you take more time to nurture yourself as you nurture another from within. Designed to be a source of endless inspiration, this book will help you understand what's happening to you during pregnancy and to feel positive about the birth. Each of the three trimesters -- 1 to 14 weeks, 15 to 28 weeks, and 29 to 40 weeks -- has a chapter that includes authoritative advice on diet and exercise, body care, staying well, and sleeping, as well as all sorts of ideas about keeping calm, pampering yourself, and preparing for the birth. The final chapter, "Birth and Beyond," focuses on what happens to you during the climax of pregnancy and concludes with advice on breastfeeding and postnatal care for the new mother. Wellbeing expert Jo Glanville-Blackburn brings her sense of fun as well as her experience as a mother of three to this valuable book. She believes that pregnancy should be a time to look deeper into your thoughts, to feel good about yourself, and to look to the future.

Losing Weight for Good or Outwitting Osteoporosis

2009-02-16T17:07:00.000-08:00

Losing Weight for Good: Developing Your Personal Plan of Action

Author: Lawrence J Cheskin

Each person faces unique challenges when trying to lose weight. As director of the Johns Hopkins Weight Management Center, Lawrence J. Cheskin, M.D., and his team of experts have had remarkable success in helping thousands of individuals develop successful plans of action. Each plan contains the crucial ingredients for healthy success: an attainable goal, an appealing diet, and a practical program of physical activity. Based on the latest research in medicine, psychology, nutrition, and exercise physiology, the Personal Plan of Action offers a unique approach that recognizes the different reasons people gain weight -- and why they have trouble losing that weight and keeping it off.

The advantages of an expertly designed Johns Hopkins Weight Management Center plan are available to those who want to lose weight on their own. Losing Weight for Good: Developing Your Personal Plan of Action helps you assess your own reasons for weight gain. With this knowledge, you can design your own personal step-by-step program for weight loss based on the approach that has been so successful at the Johns Hopkins Weight Management Center.

This individualized approach takes into account personal differences in such areas as emotional makeup, lifestyle, family circumstances, coping style, physical health, and economic means. Unlike typical diet books that offer simplistic or formulaic recommendations for weight loss, Losing Weight for Good tells you how to develop and follow a plan that meets your own specific needs. As you read through the book, you will establish your own weight loss goals, dietary aims, and exercise schedule, while building critical skills to help youcope with temptation, frustration, and anything else that interferes with your goal.

"The basic message is this: You do not need to change everything about yourself and your life to lose weight and keep it off. You do need to identify your specific problem areas and find creative, individualized solutions." -- Lawrence J. Cheskin, M.D.

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Outwitting Osteoporosis: The Smart Women's Guide to Bone Health

Author: Ronda Gates

The onset of osteoporosis can set in motion a series of medical challenges that may lead to an early death. With this book, women who want to maximize good health as they age can learn how to prevent and treat the disease. This up-to-date resource provides the most current research and offers practical advice about maintaining or regaining normal bone mass. Readers learn about the controversial role of hormones, the peaks and declines of bone mass, risk and lifestyle factors, the role of drugs and supplements, and more.

The Power of Color or Muy chic

2009-02-15T00:52:00.000-08:00

The Power of Color: Creating Healthy Interior Spaces

Author: Laurie Zagon

"COLOR is literally the 'wavelength' medicine of the future. It calls to us and asks us to recognize its value as an alternative medicine that the environment can provide." —from The Power of Color

THE FIRST PRACTICAL GUIDE TO CREATING HEALTHY INTERIORS WITH COLOR

Working from the scientifically based premise that the use of full-spectrum color on finishes and surfaces is essential to creating a healthy man-made environment, Sara O. Marberry and Laurie Zagon arm design professionals with:

A complete methodology and clear, easy-to-follow guidelines to designing with full-spectrum color without compromising style or client preferences
A concise refresher course in color theory
Detailed analyses of more than 20 projects for a wide range of public and private spaces, including healthcare facilities, schools, day-care centers, hotels, and offices
Color charts that break down proportions of hue, value, and chroma for each project discussed
A project showcase featuring more than 40 full-color photographs, bringing vividly to life all of the examples discussed

Thanks to the efforts of a handful of visionaries working in a variety of disciplines, our knowledge of the role of light and color in human health has taken a quantum leap during the past decade. For instance, clear links have been established between color and academic performance among grade-schoolers, and medical journals now routinely feature reports of color being used successfully to assist in the treatment of everything from depression to AIDS.

Now, in a book that is as inspiring as it is instructive, design professionals can learn how to use color to create interior spacesthat support the health and well-being of all who live and work in them. The first and only practical guide to creating healthy interior design using color, The Power of Color provides a simple methodology and set of guidelines that can easily be integrated into professional practice.

The book begins with a concise, accessible refresher course in color theory. From there, the authors embark on a fascinating exploration of the healing properties of color as documented in the scientific literature. This is followed by in-depth, practical discussions of surface colors and lighting, the importance of using full-spectrum color in interior design, and techniques for using full-spectrum color without compromising the design professional's unique sense of style or the demands of his or her clients.

The remainder of The Power of Color is devoted to the detailed analyses of more than 20 projects executed in the United States and Europe. Chosen for their use of a full-spectrum color palette, the examples include designs for many different types of public and private spaces—from healthcare facilities and schools to hotels and offices. Each project is accompanied by color charts that break down proportions of hue, value, and chroma. A project showcase containing more than 40 full-color photographs vividly brings to life all of the examples discussed.

The most complete, practical guide to the use of color to create healthy interior spaces, The Power of Color is an indispensable resource for interior designers, architects, and all other design professionals.

Look this: Gestione dei rischi nelle istituzioni di sanit�

Muy chic

Author: Antoine Dariaux

Poco puede hacerse para convertir a una señora fea en un dechado de hermosura. En cambio, cualquier mujer que se lo proponga puede adquirir elegancia y estilo, unas cualidades que exigen de nuestra parte cierta dedicación, algún dinero y mucho tacto. Nadie nace elegante, pero los sabios consejos de este manual, que apareció por primera vez a finales de los años 50 del pasado siglo, pueden hacer de nosotras unas damas.
Genevieve Antoine Diariaux , que durante muchos años dirigió la casa de modas Nina Ricci en París, no se limita a combinar de la mejor manera prendas, sombreros, zapatos y bolsos, sino que habla también de modos de estar, de andar, de relacionarnos con los demás.
Aunque hayan pasado más de cincuenta años desde su publicación, o justamente por eso, Simplemente chic es un texto delicioso y útil, apto para cualquiera que se disponga a dejar de lado los tejanos y las camisetas desteñidas.

Dialectics of Shopping or Counsellors in Health Settings

2009-02-13T20:50:00.000-08:00

Dialectics of Shopping

Author: Daniel Miller

Shopping is generally considered to be a pleasurable activity. But in reality it can often be complicated and frustrating. Daniel Miller explores the many contradictions faced by shoppers on a typical street in London, and in the process offers a sophisticated examination of the way we shop, and what it reveals about our relationships to our families and communities, as well as to the environment and the economy as a whole.
Miller's companions are mostly women who confront these contradictions as they shop. They placate their children with items that combine nutrition with taste or usefulness with style. They decide between shopping at the local store or at the impersonal, but less expensive, mall. They tell of their sympathy for environmental concerns but somehow avoid much ethical shopping. They are faced with a selection of shops whose shifts and mergers often reveal extraordinary stories of their own. Filled with entertaining—and thoroughly familiar—stories of shoppers and shops, this book will interest scholars across a broad range of disciplines.

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COUNSELLORS IN HEALTH SETTINGS

Author: Kim Etherington

Focusing on the experiences of counselors themselves, this book is a comprehensive resource for counselors working in heath contexts and for the health professionals who work with them, and may take on counseling roles.

The contributors, who include clients, health care workers, psychiatrists and academics as well as counselors, show how counseling can and should form an integral part of a patient's health care, explaining key theoretical considerations and relevant research and applying these to suggestions for good practice. They also discuss the needs of counselors themselves (for example for supervision and support) and the variety of roles that counselors and health care workers are expected to fulfill.

This book will inform and improve the work of professionals in a range of health care contexts including those working with patients who have cancer, HIV and AIDS or who are having treatment for infertility; and in the fields of young people's sexual health and palliative care.

	Foreword	7
	Acknowledgements	9
	Preface: Epilogue for Paula	11
	Introduction	13
1	A wounded healer: From client to counsellor	33
2	Palliative care counselling: Emotional and psychological support from diagnosis to death	49
3	Working in general practice with somatisation of childhood sexual abuse	65
4	Working as a counsellor in an NHS multidisciplinary team	95
5	Counselling children and their families in intensive care	109
6	'Awkward' clients and 'awkward' topics: Young people and sexual health	125
7	Counselling people living with HIV/AIDS	141
8	Working with people with fertility problems: A counsellor's personal experience	161
9	Riding the rollercoaster: A personal account of being counselled about fertility	175
10	Cut, burn and poison: A personal account of breast cancer	191
11	Challenges of counselling in psychiatric settings	209
12	Integrating counselling within the mental health services	227
13	Training and supervision issues for counsellors working in health settings	247
	Contributors	273
	Subject Index	276
	Author Index	284

Herbal Drugs and Phytopharmaceuticals or The Way We Eat

2009-02-12T16:41:00.000-08:00

Herbal Drugs and Phytopharmaceuticals

Author: Max Wichtl

An enormous increase in the knowledge of herbal drug constituents, their effects, and side effects has occurred in recent years. As a result, many herbal products are undergoing a transition from classic herbal teas to standardized extracts. This new edition of Herbal Drugs and Phytopharmaceuticals takes the advances made in medicinal plants research and phytotherapy into account and offers reliable, highly pertinent information. This reference offers comprehensive information about the origins, constituents, effects, indications, and dosage of herbal drugs and phytopharmaceuticals. The text also includes phytopharmaceutical information such as types of extraction solvents, drug-to-extract ratios, and dosage recommendations for extracts.

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Reviewer: Nima Patel, PharmD (Temple University School of Pharmacy)
Description: This book, translated from the 4th German edition, contains 212 monographs describing herbs that are used for preparation of tea, herbal mixtures, or the production of phytopharmaceuticals. The last English edition was published in 2001.
Purpose: The main objective of this book, according to the editor and author (s), is to provide in-depth knowledge about herbals and to facilitate patient counseling on herbal products. Considering the rise in herbal product use in the United States, this book is necessary to present essential and accurate information regarding herbal drugs.
Audience: The targeted audience for this book includes pharmacists and physicians. The authors are experts in the field of pharmaceutical biology and are credible authorities.
Features: The herbal monographs were chosen based on readers' requests and those for which a German Standard License exists. The book is alphabetically organized according to the Latin name in the table of contents, but the index offers Latin and English names. Each monograph is organized in the same way: illustrations and descriptions, pharmacopoeial names, German standard licenses, plant source, synonyms, origin, constituents, indications, side effects, making the tea/tea preparations, phytomedicines, authentication, TLC identification, adulteration, storage, and literature. The updated edition expands upon phytopharmaceuticals, revises constituents and indications, provides 12 new herbal monographs and seven new herbal drugs in the section of short monographs. Some of unique features are the inclusion of an excerpt from the German Commission E monographs and photographs of herbal drugs as well as drawings to help with the process of quality assurance. There is also a list of herbals used for treatment according to indication, i.e. cold/cough, which is very useful.
Assessment: This is an excellent resource on herbal products for pharmacists and physicians. Information on authentication, TLC identification, tea preparation, and color herbal photos are included in this book. Another useful feature is the regulatory status of the herb in the United States, Canada, and the United Kingdom. Lacking in this book is information on pharmacokinetics, drug-drug interactions, and commercial herbal products taken as pills. Most of the common herbals are listed, but the list is not complete.

Rating

4 Stars! from Doody

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The Way We Eat: Why Our Food Choices Matter

Author: Peter Singer

A thought-provoking look at how what we eat profoundly affects all living things—and how we can make more ethical food choices

Five Principles for Making Conscientious Food Choices
1. Transparency: We have the right to know how our food is produced.
2. Fairness: Producing food should not impose costs on others.
3. Humanity: Inflicting unnecessary suffering on animals is wrong.
4. Social Responsibility: Workers are entitled to decent wages and working conditions.
5. Needs: Preserving life and health justifies more than other desires.

Peter Singer, the groundbreaking ethicist who "may be the most controversial philosopher alive" (The New Yorker), now sets his critical sights on the food we buy and eat: where it comes from, how it’s produced, and whether it was raised humanely. Teaming up once again with attorney Jim Mason, his coauthor on the acclaimed Animal Factories, Singer explores the impact our food choices have on humans, animals, and the environment.

In The Way We Eat, Singer and Mason examine the eating habits of three American families with very different diets. They track down the sources of each family’s food to probe the ethical issues involved in its production and marketing. What kinds of meat are most humane to eat? Is "organic" always better? Wild fish or farmed? Recognizing that not all of us will become vegetarians, Singer and Mason offer ways to make the best food choices. As they point out: "You can be ethical without being fanatical."

Child Abduction or Divine Appointment

2009-02-10T13:15:00.000-08:00

Child Abduction: How To Protect Your Children

Author: Maurice Woodson

There is a reported 58,000 children and teens that go missing each year. "Child Abductions: How to protect your children" is a to the point, easy to read, educational guide book on how to protect your children from become a part of this statistic...a victim. What you will find inside: * How to talk to and educate your children about child abductions. * What parents should know and do to keep their children safe. * What is an I.D. Kit and how to make one. * What to do if your child is abducted or goes missing. * What a community can do. * What is the AMBER alert plan and how it works. * list of emergency organizations and contacts. Our children are in danger and we as parents need to do everything in our power to protect them. This book will supply you with necessary tools and information to help you do just that. ---------------------------------------- "Child Abductions:How to protect your children" is a book no parent should be without. Juwuan Douglas -parent- NY A Fantastic, strait forward book. I am more informed, and I feel my girls are are more aware and educated about child predators. Darcel Gallaway -mother of 2- NJ This Book is right on time. It is a necessity in the modern family home. Neal Brinson -father- CT CHILD ABDUCTIONS How to protect your children

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Divine Appointment: A Caregiver's Guide

Author: Delores Thornton

Divine Appointment: A Caregiver's Guide will help to smooth the roughness of a tedious journey. Readers will find resources to aid them in caring for a loved one and places to contact while making end of life arrangements. There are stories from caregivers in their own words, handy guides, informative lists of support agencies, and pages for daily inspirational messages. This book is for those who have been through, those going through, and those who will go through!

Probiotics in Food Safety and Human Health or When Your Wife Has Breast Cancer

2009-02-09T09:13:00.000-08:00

Probiotics in Food Safety and Human Health

Author: Ipek Goktep

The discovery of new and previously unknown organisms that cause foodborne illness makes it essential for scientists, regulators, and those in the food industry to reconsider their traditional approaches to food preservation. A single source reference that can provide the latest practical information on how to deal with the range of probiotic health issues that have recently arisen would be invaluable to have.

Probiotics in Food Safety and Human Health is that resource. It presents an in-depth characterization and diagnosis of probiotic strains and their mechanisms of action in humans, explains the role food applications have in the development of new products that guard against gastrointestinal diseases, and addresses the current regulatory environment. The material in each chapter is written in an accessible format by internationally renowned experts and includes citations from scientific literature.

Highlights include a thorough discussion of probiotic issues such as pre- and postharvest food safety applications of probiotics, genetic engineering, and probiotic identification. The book also presents information on new regulations and emerging trends in the two major probiotics markets in the world, Europe and Japan.

Unique in its depth and breadth of scope, Probiotics in Food Safety and Human Health provides vital information to those who need to be knowledgeable of the functional properties of foods aimed at improving human health.

1	Introduction to prebiotics and probiotics	1
2	Development of probiotic food ingredients	35
3	Taxonomy and biology of probiotics	67
4	Primary sources of probiotic cultures	91
5	Properties of evidence-based probiotics for human health	109
6	Genetic engineering of probiotic bacteria	139
7	Immunochemical methods for detection of probiotics	165
8	Molecular-based methods directed toward probiotics	191
9	Application of repetitive element sequence-based (rep-) PCR and denaturing gradient gel electrophoresis for the identification of lactic acid bacteria in probiotic products	207
10	Genetically modified probiotics	229
11	Use of probiotics in preharvest food safety applications	251
12	Preharvest food safety applications of competitive exclusion culture and probiotics	273
13	Probiotics as biopreservatives for enhancing food safety	285
14	EU perspectives on food, gastrointestinal tract functionality, and human health	309
15	Modulation of epithelial function and local immune system by probiotics : mechanisms involved	341
16	Probiotics in cancer prevention	365
17	Statistical considerations for testing the efficacy of probiotics	383
18	The safety of probiotics in foods in Europe and its legislation	405
19	Probiotics in food safety and human health : current status of regulations on the use of probiotics in foods in Japan	431

When Your Wife Has Breast Cancer: A Story of Love, Courage & Survival

Author: Mark S Weiss

Mark Weiss tells the story of his 38-year-old wife Cathy's battle with breast cancer. It examines the choices they had, the decisions they made, the setbacks they experienced, and the emotional upheaval they faced. Mark Weiss candidly discusses the fears he harbored for himself, his wife and his children during this time of uncertainty. He offers insight into medical opinions, insurance discrepancies, and the toll a serious illness can take on such things as intimacy, professional standing, and financial security. Chapters include: Chemotherapy--How To Deal With the Chemo Shark Sex and Intimacy--Will It Ever Be the Same? Talking To Your Young Children About Mommy's Cancer Faith and Friendships Life After Cancer and A Painful Look In The Mirror.

Sexual Assault on the College Campus or Jane Brodys Allergy Fighter

2009-02-08T05:12:00.000-08:00

Sexual Assault on the College Campus: The Role of Male Peer Support

Author: Martin D Schwartz

"I can't imagine anyone living or working with adolescents and young adults without being aware of the material in this book. A must read for educators, health providers, student personnel, administrators, the clergy, campus security, and even parents."

--Mary P. Koss, The Arizona Prevention Center, University of Arizona

"My overall response to this book is highly positive. I think the authors make an important contribution to the field of violence against women by focusing on male peer support for sexual violence. I think that this book fills a real void in the literature. Sanday's book, Fraternity Gang Rape, offers a rich theoretical analysis of rape on campus, and this book takes us another step in understanding sexual violence on campus by focusing on a variety of other issues related to campus rape such as alcohol and sports. . . . I think this book could (and should) be recommended reading for every college student in the U.S. and Canada. . . . The arguments . . . are clearly stated and they provide a powerful analysis of this serious problem--the material is fascinating and easy to read."

--Raquel Kennedy Bergen, Sociology Department, St. Joseph's University, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania

"This book speaks to me on several different levels. . . . The loose pages of the manuscript that I have are now well marked with red ink; some are tea-stained and others are dog-eared. From my experience as a teacher, researcher, editor, and activist, this is usually the sign of a very good book--good not because it makes an interesting read but, more important, because it is useful. . . . As a researcher, I was struck by the book's utility in . . . the authors'attention to methodology . . . [and the book's] contribution to theory building. . . . As an educator, I am impressed by the accessibility of the analysis, which makes the book useful as a text in many different courses. It is an interesting read; in fact, I predict that most students will report that they liked reading it. At the same time, however, it contains a wealth of information that carries not only the credibility stamp of science but also speaks directly to the students' experience. . . . This book is also a valuable resource for faculty and administrators willing to scrutinize their personal attitudes and behavior as well as the policies and practices of their institutions. . . . One more level on which this book spoke to me [is] a more personal level. . . . We must make a commitment to what the authors call "newsmaking": reaching out beyond our own circles to get alternative messages heard by as many people as possible. . . . And therein lies, I suppose, the book's ultimate value: what we have here is a testament to the fact that the personal is political. That old feminist adage has been quoted so often and is on so many bumper stickers that the words sound hollow much of the time. I want to take this opportunity to thank Martin D. Schwartz and Walter S. DeKeseredy for reinvigorating it--and me."

--from the Foreword by Claire M. Renzetti, St. Joseph's University, Philadelphia

For many coeds, the college campus life experience is marred by traumatic experiences of sexual assault. While there are many social determinants of rape and attempted rape, Sexual Assault on the College Campus examines the pivotal role of male peer support in legitimizing woman abuse. Written in an approachable style and completely grounded in the scientific research literature, this book provides enlightening discussions on the relationship of sexual assault to factors such as alcohol, deterrence, and fraternities. Authors Martin D. Schwartz and Walter S. DeKeseredy advance an original theory on male peer support and its role in supporting sexual assault using extensive prior studies and investigations they've conducted, including a national representative study and local campus victimization surveys. Combining a firm political stand with important research findings in a highly readable format, Sexual Assault on the College Campus provides essential reading for academics, researchers, criminologists, social workers, mental health professionals, and college administrators. It will also educate students in courses that wish to make the connection between their college environment and sociology, criminology, criminal justice, women's studies, psychology, family studies, and counseling.

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Jane Brody's Allergy Fighter: Relieve the Misery of Nasal Allergies with the Help of America's Most Trusted Authority on Personal Health

Author: Jane Brody

Jane Brody's Allergy Fighter is a clear, compact, up-to-date guide to understanding the causes of the allergies that plague you, and the actions that plague you, and the actions that you and your doctor can take now to prevent and relieve their symptoms. Among the topics covered:

how allergies happen and what substances cause or exacerbate them
strategies you and your children can use to avoid allergy-causing substances
the peak allergy seasons across the country--and the near uselessness of pollen count readings
understanding the vast array of antihistamines, decongestants, and topic sprays, both over-the-counter and prescription--what they can and can't do and their side effects
allergy shots--how they work and when to have them
ways that outdoor exercisers can minimize exposure to allergy-causing substances
special strategies for treating allergies in children

Alternative Treatment for Cancer or Principles of Traditional Chinese Medicine

2009-02-07T01:10:00.000-08:00

Alternative Treatment for Cancer, Vol. 3

Author: Ping Chung Leung

Cancer treatment has enjoyed half a century of healthy development, relying mainly on surgery, cytotoxic therapy and radiation. Achievements and successes are well reflected in the longer survival period and better quality of life. Nonetheless, cancer still spreads locally, recurs, metastasizes and remains one of the top killers.

Instead of concentrating on cancer removal, it has become obvious that supportive measures are also important. These include the means to improve quality of life during treatment and to contain tumor growth. To this end, herbal medicine appears to offer holistic support via as yet unknown pathways.

This volume reveals the practice of cancer treatment using herbs from all over the world, including China, India and Japan. It provides comprehensive information about the herbs commonly used, the logic of using the herbs, some of the mechanisms of action and other means of palliative treatment. While cancer victims have a thirst for choosing their own supplementary treatment, health providers have a duty to explain to them the justifications and the options.

Interesting textbook: Microsoft SharePoint or Software Configuration Management Handbook Second Edtion

Principles of Traditional Chinese Medicine: The Essential Guide to Understanding the Human Body

Author: Xu Xiangcai

Discover the foundation behind this fascinating system of holistic health based on several thousand years of real clinical experience.

Walking Games and Activities or Dietary Reference Intakes for Water Potassium Sodium Chloride and Sulfate

2009-02-05T21:09:00.000-08:00

Walking Games and Activities

Author: June Irene Decker

"Walking Games and Activities is the first book to combine the concepts of fitness and walking as a vehicle for games. It's a one-stop shop for teachers and activity leaders who want to teach walking in a fun way but aren't sure how to begin." "This book provides 40 practical, easy-to-teach walking games and activities, including: learning activities that reinforce basic health, nutrition, and safety concepts; games that combine fitness and problem solving; games that emphasize cooperation; and highly aerobic games." "The book reduces your preparation time by providing detailed instructions, teaching tips, pre-planned units, sample walking units, mini-lectures on topics such as walking form and nutrition, and tips for inclusion. For each activity the book presents everything you need to implement a successful game: objectives; safety tips; suggested grade levels; facility requirements; equipment needs; instructions for organizing the students; mini-lecture(s) that complement the game or activity; a step-by-step description of the playing area, rules and regulations, and scoring procedures; a worksheet with exercises for students to complete during or after the activity; and teaching tips and variations." The wide variety of games provides many ways to get students excited about walking. A game/activity finder at the front of the book makes it easy for teachers to find the right game for every situation. The games contain variations that teachers can use to fit different age categories, and the walking unit suggestions include guidelines for elementary, middle, high school, and college students.

Dietary Reference Intakes for Water, Potassium, Sodium, Chloride, and Sulfate

Author: Institute of Medicin

"The Dietary Reference Intakes (DRIs) are quantitative estimates of nutrient intakes to be used for planning and assessing diets for healthy people. This volume, the sixth in a series of reports presenting dietary reference values for the intakes of nutrients by Americans and Canadians, establishes nutrient recommendations for health maintenance and the reduction of chronic disease risk." Dietary Reference Intakes for Water, Potassium, Sodium, Chloride, and Sulfate discusses the role of water, potassium, sodium, chloride, and sulfate in human physiology and health. The major findings in this book include the establishment of Adequate Intakes for total water (drinking water, beverages, and food), potassium, sodium, and chloride and the establishment of Tolerable Upper Intake levels for sodium and chloride. The book makes research recommendations for information needed to advance the understanding of human requirements for water and electrolytes, as well as adverse effects associated with the intake of excessive amounts of water, sodium, chloride, potassium, and sulfate. This book will be an invaluable reference for dietitians, nutritionists, and other health practitioners and researchers in government, academia, and industry.

1	Introduction to dietary reference intakes	21
2	Overview and methods	37
3	A model for the development of tolerable upper intake levels	50
4	Water	73
5	Potassium	186
6	Sodium and chloride	269
7	Sulfate	424
8	Applications of dietary reference intakes for electrolytes and water	449
9	A research agenda	465
App	Origin and framework of the development of dietary reference intakes
App	Predictions of daily water and sodium requirements
App	U.S. dietary intake data from the third national health and nutrition examination survey, 1988-1994
App	U.S. dietary intake data for water and weaning foods from the continuing survey of food intakes by individuals, 1994-1996, 1998
App	Canadian dietary intake data for adults from ten provinces, 1990-1997
App	U.S. water intake and serum osmolality data from the third national health and nutrition examination survey, 1988-1994
App	U.S. total water intake data by frequency of leisure time activity from the third national health and nutrition examination survey, 1988-1994
App	Dose-response effects of sodium intake on blood pressure
App	U.S. serum electrolyte concentration data from the third national health and nutrition examination survey, 1988-1994
App	Options for dealing with uncertainties
App	Acknowledgements
App	Biographical sketches of panel members

Angel behind the Rocking Chair or Congratulations You Have Cancer

2009-02-04T17:08:00.000-08:00

Angel Behind the Rocking Chair: Stories of Hope in Unexpected Places

Author: Pam Vredevelt

After the loss of her first baby and the birth of a fourth child with Down Syndrome, Pam Vredevelt felt that she had fallen from God's grasp. As she was soon to discover, however, God was just beginning to hold her tight and lead the way out of her endless pit of despair. With humor and touching insight, Pam unveils her struggle to emerge from darkness into the light in this paperback release of her popular work. Many have been touched by the same anguish; Pam shares their stories and how the supernatural touch of God sustained them through the darkest days of life.

About the Author:

Pam Vredevelt is a conference speaker, pastor's wife, mother of three, and author of Empty Arms: Emotional Support for Those Who Have Suffered Miscarriage, Stillbirth or Tubal Pregnancy. She is a licensed professional counselor who holds a master's degree in psychology and communication. Pam, her husband, and their three children make their home in Gresham, Oregon.

Book review: Kentucky Housewife or Mennonite Recipes from the Shenandoah Valley

Congratulations, You Have Cancer!

Author: Leslie Bishop

If you have been diagnosed or have been living with cancer of any kind, I would like to start off by saying, "Congratulations!"

How can I say this to you? Because I have had my own personal encounter with breast cancer, and I discovered how empowering an experience it was. I know the extraordinary message that is before you, waiting to be received. This message is seeking your attention, and your encounter with cancer is one way to bring it to your awareness. Congratulations, You Have Cancer! will show you how to face your disease, utilizing a positive, spiritual approach that will enable you to change how you see your disease and recreate your experience of it. My hope is that you will discover why you have gone through or are going through cancer. "I realized I was not a victim of anything, but the creator of my experience. Every time I felt anger, rage, jealousy or fear, I wasn't allowing my well-being. I was beginning to understand the power of my thoughts and beliefs. I needed to continue to stay conscious of the way they made me feel." The truth is, you can choose to be cancer free.

Unexpected Recoveries or 101 Fun Warm up and Cool Down Games

2009-02-03T13:06:00.000-08:00

Unexpected Recoveries: Seven Steps to Healing Body, Mind, and Soul When Serious Illness Strikes

Author: Tom Mont

Unexpected Recoveries is a holistic wellness guide for those who have been diagnosed with a terminal illness or medical condition. While doctors may not able to offer a cure for these illnesses, patients are able to take steps towards healing their bodies and minds. Author Tom Monte combines modern medical know-how, ancient healing practices, and macrobiotic dietary guidelines in order to provide a comprehensive and inspiring guidebook for healing. Rather than concentrating on a specific disease, Monte's Seven Step program can help people suffering from: cancer, heart disease, kidney disease, chronic pain conditions, Crohns disease, degenerative bone conditions, and more. This is a powerful book that offers hope, purpose, and a proactive plan to those who are seriously ill.

Books about: Scream Quietly or Words That Work

101 Fun Warm-up and Cool-down Games

Author: John Byl

101 Fun Warm-Up and Cool-Down Games provides the antidote to the age-old warm-up and cool-down routines of jogging and stretching. These games engage students and athletes in fun warm-ups that will prepare them mentally and physically for their activity and cool-downs that will help them recover.

	Game Finder
	Preface
	Acknowledgments
	Introduction: Theory of Warm-Ups, Cool-Downs, and Stretching	1
Ch. 1	Quick Movement Games	13
Ch. 2	Tag	25
Ch. 3	Relays	37
Ch. 4	Races	47
Ch. 5	Parachute Games	65
Ch. 6	Badminton	71
Ch. 7	Baseball	95
Ch. 8	Basketball	107
Ch. 9	Football	121
Ch. 10	Hockey	131
Ch. 11	Soccer	143
Ch. 12	Volleyball	161
	References	179
	About the Author	187

The Complete Guide to Food Allergy and Intolerance or Occult Bondage and Deliverance

2009-02-02T09:04:00.000-08:00

The Complete Guide to Food Allergy and Intolerance: Prevention, Identification, and Treatment of Common Illnesses and Allergies Caused by Food

Author: Jonathan Brostoff

Here is a concise guide to identifying, preventing, and treating allergy-based ailments. The book also covers adverse reactions to cosmetics, pesticides, plastics, tap water, food additives, and workplace items, and features an elimination diet.

	Authors' Note
	Acknowledgments
	Introduction
1	Another Man's Poison	1
2	Food Allergy, Mast Cells, and IgE	25
3	The Classical Allergic Diseases	40
4	Treating Classical Allergies and Identifying Food Allergens	54
5	Other Forms of Food Allergy	75
6	The Great Controversy	90
7	Food Intolerance	113
8	Mind and Body	156
9	Chemical Sensitivity	182
10	Problems with Parasites: Candida and Giardia	202
11	Food Problems in Children	220
12	What Causes Food Intolerance?	252
13	Preventing Food Sensitivity	273
14	The Elimination Diet	283
15	After the Elimination Diet--Treating Food Intolerance	323
	Appendix I Foods That May Release Sulphur Dioxide	331
	Appendix II Foods Containing Salicylates	332
	Appendix III Synonyms for Food Ingredients	333
	Appendix IV Related Foods	335
	Appendix V Alternatives to Commonly Eaten Foods	344
	Index	353

Occult Bondage and Deliverance: Counseling the Occultly Oppressed

Author: Kurt E Koch

An introduction to counseling individuals who are involved in occult activity. Includes actual case histories.

Safety Monitor or Marked for Life

2009-02-01T05:01:00.000-08:00

Safety Monitor: How to Protect Your Kids Online

Author: Mike Sullivan

Safety Monitor provides hands-on, step-by-step, practical instruction for parents to protect their children from exploitation, sexual predators, adult-only content, pornography, and other harmful content that comes with computer and Internet access.

Interesting textbook: Introduction to Health Science Technology or Trade Finance Handbook

Marked for Life: A Gallery of Tattoo Art

Author: Steve Bong

Take a look through the lens of acclaimed photographer Steve Bonge, who has traveled worldwide for years to capture the best of modern tattoo art. On the other side youll meet an incredible assembly of personalitiesmen and women, young and old, who have adorned their bodies in spectacular ways. Hundreds of gorgeous color photos both hone in on intricate details, and pull back to encompass a culture of people who are unafraid to show their true colors. Enhanced with comments from prominent tattoo artists of the past and present, this book is an eye-popping saturnalia of freedom and counter-culture. It will taunt and bewitch, amaze and inspire, and expose you to images you'll never forget.

365 Days of Total Heart Health or Unconditional Life

2009-01-31T01:00:00.000-08:00

365 Days of Total Heart Health: Transform Your Physical and Spiritual Life

Author: Jo Beth Young

Ed Young, best-selling author and pastor of one of the largest churches in America, is convinced that there is a link between our physical and spiritual health. He offers individuals help and hope for revolutionizing both in this unique devotional book. In each of the 365 inspirational readings, Dr. Young serves up a daily spiritual reflection accompanied by Scripture, a spiritual heart health tip, and a physical heart health tip. 365 Days of Total Heart Health also includes vital medical insight contributed by two of the country's leading physicians in the field of cardiology: Dr. J. Michael Duncan and Dr. D. Richard Leachman.
Men and women readers alike will appreciate this daily reminder to tend to both the physical and spiritual aspects of their lives. Brimming with practical support for better whole-self living, this is a great book to give and an important book to keep!

Unconditional Life: Discovering the Power to Fulfill Your Dreams

Author: Deepak Chopra

Deepak Chopra, M.D., has emerged as one of the most powerful leaders in the revolutionary field of mind/body medicine. His extraordinary bestseller Quantum Healing explored the mind's connection to seemingly miraculous cures for cancer and other serious illnesses. Now, in Unconditional Life, he undertakes an even greater challenge: to explain how consciousness can lead the way to total freedom and perfect health. Unconditional Life brings together disciplines ranging from modern physics and neuroscience to the ancient traditions of Indian wisdom to show how our perceptions create our reality for good or ill—and how the outside world can be shaped by altering the world within. In a book filled with hope and inspiration, Dr. Chopra offers compelling proof of the power of consciousness and a daring new vision of our own unlimited potential.

Living beyond Multiple Sclerosis or You Are All Sanpaku

2009-01-29T20:58:00.000-08:00

Living Beyond Multiple Sclerosis: A Woman's Guide

Author: Judith Lynn Nichols

This second installment from the online group dedicated to supporting each other in the fight against "the MonSter" includes firsthand insights.

Library Journal

A follow-up to Women Living with Multiple Sclerosis (LJ 4/1/99), this edited collection of e-mail "conversations" provides anecdotal and personal information contributed by women with multiple sclerosis. The "MS Sisters" discuss how they deal with their disability and their reactions to a variety of situations and challenges. One woman writes, "Never give up. Having MS isn't any fun, that's for sure. But it's not terminal and not always horrible. Keep a positive attitude." Another says about her diagnosis: "In many respects it was a relief to know that there was a physical cause and that I wasn't just `cracking up.' " Although this book is not designed to provide medical information, the insights provided can be a source of affirmation and consolation to other readers with MS. Recommended for all general health collections, caregivers, and physicians of MS patients.--Mary J. Nickum, Lakewood, CO Copyright 2001 Cahners Business Information.

Internet Book Watch

Living Beyond Multiple Sclerosis is a collection of personal stories drawn from an on-line support group of women suffering from Multiple Sclerosis. This compendium of updated information on the sometimes elusive MS diagnosis; sustaining positive doctor/patient relationships; the newest MS treatments; maximizing treatment benefits; Social Security Disability and other insurance benefit applications, as well as household accessibility and tips for choosing and correctly using assistive devices presents Living Beyond Multiple Sclerosis as an invaluable informational resource that is informative, and occasionally inspiring. Judith Nichols and her online community of women have rendered a truly invaluable service, the results of which are highly recommended for personal, professional, medical center, and community library health reference collections and reading lists. REVIEW%> THE BLACK STUDIES SHELF

Interesting book: Postindustrial Possibilities or Be in Charge

You Are All Sanpaku

Author: Sakurazawa Nyoiti

The Japanese term, "sanpaku", describes a condition in the eye that connotes a grave state of physical and spiritual imbalance. "Macrobiotics", is the simple, natural means of correcting the dangerous "sanpaku" condition and creating a state of health, harmony and well-being, within and without. This book describes the condition, symptoms, and means of repair for the human body and soul via macrobiotics. **Lightning Print On Demand Title

Yin and Yang of Cancer or Acne for Dummies

2009-01-28T16:56:00.000-08:00

Yin and Yang of Cancer: Breakthroughs from the East and the West

Author: Bernard Chan

There is little doubt that cancer kills without prejudice throughout the world-the pain and sorrow it causes is universal. Although Eastern and Western doctors have the same objectives in the fight against this disease, the ways in which they approach its treatment are worlds apart. To understand their approaches and visualize where these paths may lead in the battle against cancer is the objective of this unique book. Written by two world-renowned medical researchers and physicians, The Yin & Yang of Cancer bridges this information gap to ultimately provide important answers.

The Yin & Yang of Cancer begins with a concise history of how traditional Chinese and Western medicine and science evolved, and how they have interacted with and changed each other. It then provides a clear and detailed discussion of the traditional use of medicinal mushrooms, which the Chinese have employed for centuries in their treatment of cancer-and which could add further weapons to our own cancer-fighting arsenal. Perhaps the answer to cancer is closer than we think, but our cultural blinders limit our vision. The Yin & Yang of Cancer provides an insightful perspective on what is happening in the world of cancer research, and what could happen if we broadened our view.

About the Author:
Bernard Chan, MD, is currently the Director of the International Medical Centre of the University Hospital in Macau

About the Author:
Georges M. Halpern, MD, PhD, a Fellow of the American Academy and Immunology

Acknowledgments     iv
Introduction     1
Times of Hope     7
What is Disease?     27
The Dark Valley     35
A Visit to a Chinese Hospital     49
A Success Story     55
Nature's Healing Gift     67
New Beginnings     81
Lingzhi and Yunzhi     91
Invaders and Defenders     99
Winter Worm, Summer Grass     113
The Quest for Common Ground     119
Glossary     127
References     137
Index     00

Acne for Dummies

Author: Herbert P Goodheart MD

Acne is the most common skin disease in the United States, affecting more than 60 million adults and teenagers each year. Acne For Dummies addresses the causes of acne, and, most importantly, what can safely be done to cover it up, treat it, and minimize scarring. The book covers everything from daily skin care, over-the-counter acne preparations, and when to see a dermatologist to the hazards and benefits of prescription acne medications and the range of dermatological procedures available to erase aftereffects. Also covered are specific issues common to acne as seen in various ethnic groups and other skin problems, such as rosacea, a condition that people often mistake for acne.

Breast Cancer Clear and Simple or Mens Health Best Turn Fat into Muscle

2009-01-27T12:55:00.000-08:00

Breast Cancer Clear and Simple: All Your Questions Answered

Author: American Cancer Society

Concise answers--FAST!--to all your questions about breast cancer

Using a helpful Q&A format, Breast Cancer Clear & Simple addresses your key questions about what to expect, what to do, and how to navigate through the cancer experience. Aimed at easing your fears and encouraging you to become informed about your health care choices, the book provides all the essential facts, behavior guidance, and support you need.

American Cancer Society is a trusted provider of unbiased general information and personalized cancer-related health information and guidance. Its goals emphasize prevention, early detection, and screening; comprehensive treatment information that can help patients make informed decisions; practical answers to patients' questions about work, insurance, money, and planning for the future; and strategies for coping with the physical symptoms and emotional effects of cancer.

Introduction     1
About this book     1
How to use this book     2
Finding Out Your Have Breast Cancer     3
The doctor told me I have breast cancer. What do I do now?     3
What will happen to me?     4
Will I be okay?     4
Will I lose my breast?     5
What if I do need my breast removed?     5
Will I be in pain?     6
My friend had breast cancer. Will the same things happen to me?     7
My loved one had another kind of cancer. Should I expect the same things to happen to me?     8
What is breast cancer?     9
Why me?     10
Am I to blame for my breast cancer?     10
If I don't feel sick, do I really have cancer?     11
How serious is my cancer?     12
How do doctors know how serious my cancer is?     12
The doctor says my breast cancer has spread. What does that mean?     13
What does "cancer grade" mean?     14
What does "cancer stage" mean?     15
How big is the tumor?     16
Does my doctor know how well I will respond to treatment?     17
What does the doctor mean by "prognosis"?     18
Why doesn't the doctor use the word"cure"?     19
Do I need a second opinion?     20
How do I get a second opinion?     21
Won't the first doctor be mad if I want to talk to someone else?     22
Questions to ask the doctor who told you about your cancer     23
Treating Your Breast Cancer     25
Who will help with my cancer treatment?     25
Can I choose my doctor?     25
What should I think about when choosing a doctor?     26
Where will I go for treatment?     27
Who else will care for me?     28
Questions to ask a doctor who may treat you     30
How to talk to your doctor     32
What's the best way to treat my breast cancer?     34
What kind of treatment will I get!     34
How do I know if doctors are suggesting the best treatment?     35
How is surgery used to treat breast cancer?     36
How do I decide between the two types of surgery?     38
More questions to ask the doctor about surgery     39
What should I expect after a mastectomy?     42
What should I expect after a lumpectomy?     44
How is radiation therapy used to treat breast cancer?     46
How is chemotherapy used to treat breast cancer?     47
How is hormone therapy used to treat breast cancer?     48
How is monoclonal antibody therapy used to treat breast cancer?     49
What should I know about herbs, dietary supplements, or special diets used to treat cancer?     50
Help making your treatment choices     51
What is a clinical trial?     52
Question to ask the doctor about treatments     54
What do I need to know about side effects from treatment?     56
What are side effects?     56
Will treatment make me feel sick?     58
Will I lose my hair?     60
Will I feel tired?     62
What is lymphedema, and will I get it?     64
Could I have other side effects?     67
Is there help for any pain I might have?     68
Can I cope with side effects like pain without medicine?     69
Will I be able to have children after treatment?     72
Questions to ask the doctor about side effects     73
How can I pay for treatment?     75
What if I don't have health insurance?     75
What do Medicare and Medicaid pay for?     75
Are there private groups that can help me pay for my treatment and other costs?     78
What if I can't pay my bills?      79
What is private health insurance and what does it pay for?     80
What if my insurance claim is turned down?     81
Questions to ask the hospital billing department     82
What is breast cancer "survivor"?     84
How will cancer and treatment affect me and my loved ones?     85
Does anyone feel the way I do?     85
How can I feel more in control of my life?     87
Keeping a journal may help     89
How can I find help and support?     91
I told my family that I have breast cancer. Why are they acting strangely?     92
How will cancer affect my friendships?     93
How can I talk to family and friends about cancer?     94
How will cancer treatment affect my life at home?     95
Can anyone help me with day-to-day challenges?     96
Questions to ask the doctor about life during treatment     97
How will cancer and treatment affect my work?     99
Is it better to work during treatment or take time off?     99
Should I tell people at work that I have cancer?     100
Could I lose my job if I have to take time off?     101
How can I get ready to take time off from work?     103
Can I get help with money if I'm not able to work?     104
Questions to ask the doctor about work     105
Recovering from Treatment     107
What if my breast was removed?     107
Will I ever get used to the changes in my body?     107
What are my choices after a mastectomy?     109
How can I look like I have two full breasts if I don't want surgery to make a new breast?     110
What should I know about a breast form?     111
What is breast reconstruction surgery?     113
Can I have breast reconstruction surgery?     115
What should I know about breast reconstruction?     116
Questions to ask the doctor about breast reconstruction     118
Is my cancer gone forever?     121
What if my cancer comes back?     121
Can I lower my chances that the cancer will come back?     122
How will I know if my cancer comes back?     123
When should I call the doctor?     124
Questions to ask the doctor about checkups and cancer coming back     125
How can I be close with someone after cancer and treatment?     126
How will cancer and treatment affect my sex life?     126
Should I talk about my cancer with someone new I'm dating!     127
How can I stay healthy from now on?     128
What can I do to keep my body healthy?     128
How can I eat right after cancer treatment?     129
How should I exercise after cancer treatment?     131
How can I get back to living my life?     133
Can I live a normal life again?     133
What do I do now?     135
More Information
How should women get checked for breast cancer?     137
Can you help me understand breast cancer risk?     139
What does it mean if I am "at risk" for breast cancer?     139
What risk factors increase a woman's chances of getting breast cancer?     140
Are other women in my family more likely to get breast cancer?     141
Can anything lower a person's chances of getting breast cancer?     142
I've heard that smoking and breast implants can increase your chances of getting breast cancer. Is that true?     143
How can I have breast cancer if no one in my family has had it?     144
More about cancer grades     145
More about cancer stages     146
On my pathology report, what do the letters T, N, and M and the numbers 0, 1, 2, 3, and 4 mean?     146
My doctor says I have stage IIIA breast cancer. How are the letters T, N, and M and the numbers 0 to 4 related to the stage?     148
What's the difference between my stage IIB breast cancer and my friend's stage IIIC breast cancer?     149
Your medical team     150
What counts as a serving?     155
Resources that may help     156
About the Internet     156
Cancer information and services     156
Help with paying medical bills and other costs     157
Help with getting treatment, mammograms, and medications     158
Traveling to treatment and places to stay     161
Wigs, prostheses, and makeup     162
Support for you and your loved ones     163
How you can help others     165
Glossary     166
Endnotes     170
Books published by the American Cancer Society     172

Books about: Voice and Vision or Network Exam Prep 2

Men's Health Best Turn Fat into Muscle

Author: Editors of Mens Health

Men everywhere want to improve their health and fitness--and their bodies. This new series of books, Men's Health Best, addresses all aspects of a man's physical fitness, from building core strength to managing sports injuries. Authoritative, affordable, handsomely produced and extensively illustrated, these 96-page books are the perfect guide to achieving strength, fitness, and well-being.

Men's Health Best: Turn Fat into Muscle gives you a complete program for losing weight, building muscle, burning fat, controlling cholesterol, and keeping your heart, head, and hormones working right. Learn to lose weight and become the shape you want to be--all at the same time!

Dr Golem or Skin Delivery Systems

2009-01-26T08:53:00.000-08:00

Dr. Golem: How to Think about Medicine

Author: Harry Collins

A creature of Jewish mythology, a golem is an animated being made by man from clay and water who knows neither his own strength nor the extent of his ignorance. Like science and technology, the subjects of Harry Collins and Trevor Pinch's previous volumes, medicine is also a golem, and this Dr. Golem should not be blamed for its mistakes—they are, after all, our mistakes. The problem lies in its well-meaning clumsiness.

Dr. Golem explores some of the mysteries and complexities of medicine while untangling the inherent conundrums of scientific research and highlighting its vagaries. Driven by the question of what to do in the face of the fallibility of medicine, Dr. Golem encourages a more inquisitive attitude toward the explanations and accounts offered by medical science. In eight chapters devoted to case studies of modern medicine, Collins and Pinch consider the prevalence of tonsillectomies, the placebo effect and randomized control trials, bogus doctors, CPR, the efficacy of Vitamin C in fighting cancer, chronic fatigue syndrome, AIDS cures, and vaccination. They also examine the tension between the conflicting faces of medicine: medicine as science versus medicine as a source of succor; the interests of an individual versus the interests of a group; and the benefits in the short term versus success rates in the long term. Throughout, Collins and Pinch remind readers that medical science is an economic as well as a social consideration, encapsulated for the authors in the timeless struggle to balance the good health of the many—with vaccinations, for instance—with the good health of a few—those who have adverse reactions tothe vaccine.

In an age when the deaths of research subjects, the early termination of clinical trials, and the research guidelines for stem cells are front-page news, Dr. Golem is a timely analysis of the limitations of medicine that never loses sight of its strengths.

Preface and Acknowledgments

Introduction - Medicine as Science and Medicine as Succor

1. The Hole in the Heart of Medicine: The Placebo Effect

2. Faking It for Real: Bogus Doctors

3. Tonsils: Diagnosing and Dealing with Uncertainty

4. Alternative Medicine: The Cases of Vitamin C and Cancer

5. Yuppie Flu, Fibromyalgia, and Other Contested Diseases

6. Defying Death: Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR)

7. The AIDS Activists

8. Vaccination and Parents' Rights: Mumps, Measles, Rubella (MMR), and Pertussis

Conclusion - The Themes Revisited

Notes
Bibliography
Index

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Skin Delivery Systems

Author: John J Will

Current interest in drug delivery technologies is exceedingly high. Similarly, a recent upsurge in consumer awareness of the potential antiaging and antiwrinkling benefits of natural products and botanicals has spurred a revolution in the cosmetic industry for better skin care delivery technologies, both to preserve inherent activity as well as to enhance their benefits through novel formulation and delivery methods.

With these considerations in mind, Skin Delivery Systems: Transdermals, Dermatologicals and Cosmetic Actives brings together the emerging fields of cosmetic actives with new advances in skin delivery technologies and provides a methodical and systematic explanation of technologies used to transport pharmaceuticals and cosmetic actives through the skin's barriers. After reviewing the basic principles of dermatology and skin penetration, the reference describes and explains the most current methods of transdermal transport. Coverage includes new materials, such as amphiphilic polymers; new formulation methods, such as miniemulsions; and variations on technologies such as sonophoresis and iontophoresis. The authors also show the connections between skin penetration and a variety of active substances, including specialized pharmaceuticals and natural and botanical ingredients used in cosmetics. The book presents critical empirical data and design information intended to assist researchers, product developers, and testers in the pharmaceutical and cosmetics industries.

Teach Yourself Baby Sleep or Climate Chaos

2009-01-25T04:51:00.000-08:00

Teach Yourself Baby Sleep

Author: Andrea Grac

Help your baby sleep easier and get the rest you need, too

Colic, sleep apnea, and night terrors are just a few of the problems babies face during the sleep hours. Teach Yourself Baby Sleep provides you with practical tips and case studies to help you empower yourself and conquer these seemingly insurmountable issues.

New interesting textbook: Direzione ed amministrazione di professione d'infermiera: Una guida pratica

Climate Chaos: Your Health at Risk: What You Can Do to Protect Yourself and Your Family

Author: Cindy L Parker MD

Why should we care about climate chaos and global warming? Because, among other risky outcomes, they may seriously harm our health! Scientists around the world are in agreement that global warming, more aptly named climate change, is occurring and human activity is the primary cause. The debate now is in the scientific and policy worlds about just how harmful climate change will be and what are the best ways to stop it. One of those scientists is author Cindy Parker, who believes climate change is the most health-damaging problem humanity has ever faced. Parker has thus immersed herself during the past ten years in educating the public and health professionals about how climate change will affect our well-being. Here, she and husband, Steve Shapiro, a psychologist and former journalist, describe what we can expect if climate change continues unabated. The authors explain our possible physical and mental responses to such climate change factors as heat stress, poor air quality, insufficient water resources, and the rise of infectious diseases fueled by even minor increases in temperature. They also show how other changes that may result from climate change-including sea level rise, extreme weather events, and altered food supplies can harm human health. Parker and Shapiro have found, however, that just talking about the problem is not enough. Actions that can prevent or reduce climate change's harm are presented in each chapter.

To illustrate how much global warming will affect our lives, Parker and Shapiro begin their book with a chapter showing the worst-case scenario if climate change continues without intervention, and end the book with the best case scenario if we act now. Their eye-opening work will appeal to everyone who wants to remain healthy as we challenge this world-altering problem of our own making . While written for a lay audience in a manner that limits technical terminology, the book will also appeal to students and professionals of public health, medicine, environmental psychology, and science who will find the focus on health and the extensive referencing useful.

Series Foreword     xi
A Climate Change Tale     1
Climate Chaos: What May Come     10
What This Book Is About     11
What's Happening to Our Climate     12
Why the Climate Is Changing     13
The Greenhouse Effect     15
Greenhouse Gases and Temperature     15
Sea Level Rise     18
Dangerous Climate Change     19
The Most Worrisome Greenhouse Gases     20
The Speed of Climate Change     20
Greenhouse Gas Emissions across Nations     22
Peak Petroleum     24
The Book's Outline     26
Temperature: Home Is Getting Hotter     30
It Could Get Hot     31
Heat and Our Health     32
The Most Vulnerable to Heat Stress     34
Poverty: Another Risk Factor for Heat Stress     35
Geography Matters     36
Gender Considerations     37
Race and Ethnicity     39
Fewer Deaths from Cold Weather?     39
Global Warming and Behavior     40
Solutions     41
Air: Breathing Harder     45
The Climate-Air Pollution Connection     46
Ozone andHealth     47
Who Is Most Vulnerable to Ozone Effects?     48
Children     48
Other Vulnerable Populations     49
Particulate Matter     50
Forest Fires and Breathing     50
Dust     51
Other Air Toxins     52
Pollen and Climate Change     53
Who Decides How Clean Our Air Will Be?     53
Air Quality and Your Mental Health     55
Solutions     56
Water: Water, Water Everywhere or Neverthere     62
Risks to Our Water     63
How We Use Water     64
Where Our Water Comes From     65
How Much Water We Need     66
Droughts Affect Health     67
Droughts and Infectious Disease     67
Droughts and Fires     68
Floods Affect Health     69
Climate Change and Water Availability     69
Melting Snowpack     70
Melting Glaciers     71
Desalination     72
Bottled Water     73
Water Conservation-More Than Just Personal Virtue     74
Water Scarcity, Conservation, and Mental Health     74
Solutions     76
Cataclysmic Events: Pounding People and the Planet     78
A Cavalcade of Harm     79
Floods and Inundations     80
Floods, Contamination, and Disease     81
Floods, Mold, and More     83
Storm Surge     84
Saltwater Contamination of Wells     84
Erosion     85
Other Effects of Cataclysmic Events on Health     86
Risk to Infrastructure and Health     87
Displaced People     88
Conflict     89
Cataclysmic Events and Mental Health     90
The Science of a Rise in Sea Level     91
Thermal Expansion     91
Melting Inland Glaciers     91
Greenland's Melting Ice     92
Melting Arctic Sea Ice     92
Melting Antarctica     94
Melting Ice = Sea-Level Rise     94
The Science of Hurricanes and Other Storms     94
Solutions     96
Infectious Disease: Bacteria, Viruses, and Parasites, Oh My     99
The Relationship between Climate and Infectious Disease     100
Malaria and Climate Change     100
Other Diseases Mosquitoes Carry     102
Diseases from Other Insects     103
Diseases Carried on Ocean and Wind Currents     105
Foodborne Diseases     106
What's Next?     107
Infectious Disease and Mental Health     107
Solutions     108
Food: Nature's Bounty Bashed     111
Plants, Climate Change, and Our Food Supply     112
How Crops Grow     113
Heat's Harm to Crops     114
Climate Change and Pesticide Use on Crops     115
Soil, Erosion, and Climate Change     116
Plants and Ozone     117
After Peak Oil and Its Effect on Food     117
Aquatic and Marine Food Supply     119
Climate Change and Food Toxins     120
How Much of An Effect?     121
Meat: What We Eat Drives Climate Change     122
Other Contributors to Climate Change     123
Biofuels     124
Climate, Food, and Mental Health     125
Solutions     126
Ecosystem Health: Cycles of Life ... Or Death     129
Ecosystems and Our Health     131
Farms and Prairies     131
Mountains     132
Forests and Biodiversity     133
Coastal Wetland Ecosystems and Storm Buffers     134
Marine Ecosystems     135
Marine Dead Zones     136
Biodiversity Loss and Infectious Disease     137
Biodiversity Loss = Extinction     138
Energy and Ecosystem Health     138
Coal's Damage to Ecosystems     139
Oil's Damage to Ecosystems     140
Reducing the Impact of Fossil Fuels on the Climate and Ecosystems     140
Energy Efficiency     140
Geoengineering     141
Alternatives to Fossil Fuels     142
Renewable Energy     142
Nuclear Energy     144
A Final Word on Ecosystems     145
Solutions     145
Human Behavior: Choice to Change     147
Where Human Behavior and Climate Change Meet     148
How We Come to Behave     149
How We Change Our Behavior     150
Individuals and Climate Change     151
Brains and Behavior     151
Environmental Concern and Emotions     154
Thinking: Beyond Concern to Attitudes, Beliefs, Values....     157
Personal Responsibility and Self-Efficacy     159
Risk Perception and Fear     161
Sociodemographic Variables     164
Hope for Individual Behavior      166
Community Factors and Climate Change     166
Economics     167
Government and Institutional Policies     168
Media and Communications     172
Social Identity: Norms, Connections, and Movements     174
Place     175
Other External Factors     176
Hope for the Meeting of Individual and Community Factors     177
Solutions     178
Epilogue     182
References     186
Index     214

Beating The Flu or Eating Drinking Overthinking

2009-01-24T00:50:00.000-08:00

Beating The Flu: The Natural Prescription For Surviving Pandemic Influenza and Bird Flu

Author: J E Williams

Experts agree that the world is due for a flu pandemic, and the Bird Flu virus--with a 70% kill rate--may cause just such a catastrophe. Even conservative estimates say such a scenario could kill 2 million Americans and shut down economic services as the virus rages across the globe. As the world community busily prepares for the potential nightmare, it's essential that individuals arm themselves with up-to-date information. In Beating the Flu, Dr. J. E. Williams apprises the situation honestly and offers vital advice for avoiding Bird Flu as well as steps for safely overcoming the virus should you contract it. Dr. Williams argues that due to a severe shortage in antiviral pharmaceutical drugs, natural medicines will play a crucial role in minimizing the outbreak and ensuring good health for you and your family. Dr. J. E. Williams has practiced Oriental Medicine for more than two decades and is the author of three books. Presently, he is the Academic Dean at the East West College of Natural Medicine.

Book review: Cuestiones Profesionales en Patología de lengua del Discurso y Audiology

Eating, Drinking, Overthinking: The Toxic Triangle of Food, Alcohol, and Depression--and How Women Can Break Free

Author: Susan Nolen Hoeksema

A noted expert on women and depression offers a guide to balancing women’s relationship to eating, alcohol, and overthinking

Based on extensive original research, Eating, Drinking, Overthinking is the first book to show women how they can navigate the often painful and destructive worlds of the title.

While it is widely known that women suffer from depression in disproportionately large numbers, what is less well known is the extent to which many women use food and alcohol to regulate their moods. Integrating the insights of her popular first book, Women Who Think Too Much, Yale psychologist Susan Nolen-Hoeksema has written a pathbreaking and highly readable account of the ways in which eating, drinking, and overthinking, can wreak havoc on women’s emotional well-being, physical health, relationships, and careers.

As Eating, Drinking, Overthinking reveals, the coping strategies that lead women into the “toxic triangle” can be turned around to guide them out of it. Instead of letting negative thoughts gain the advantage, Nolen-Hoeksema provides exercises to help women manage their thoughts and maintain a balanced perspective.

Publishers Weekly

Nolen-Hoeksema (Women Who Think Too Much) presents a theory that women who battle eating disorders, alcohol abuse and depression are really suffering from a single disorder for which she has coined the term "toxic triangle." The author claims to be among the first to recognize this (most experts, she says, choose one as the cause of the other two), but doesn't offer anything beyond her own observations as proof that this is true. The book's main strength is its excellent exploration of the impact of all three problems, individually and collectively, on women's lives. Eating disorders, alcohol abuse and depression affect women's relationships, careers, health and put them at risk for assault. Nolen-Hoeksema helps readers make sense of their past experiences and the genetic influences that can also make a difference, perhaps leading to a better understanding of their behavior. But she flounders between writing a clinical dissertation and penning a self-help book meant to guide readers to a solution. She constantly switches voices, speaking directly to the reader at some points and talking about the reader at others. Nolen-Hoeksema makes a provocative argument, but the book's lack of clinical research and cohesive narrative make it a tough sell. (Jan.) Copyright 2005 Reed Business Information.

Library Journal

Many people use alcohol or food to cope when life gets difficult. Psychologist Nolen-Hoeksema (Women Who Think Too Much) believes that women in particular often combine unhealthy eating and/or drinking habits with depression-what she calls the "Toxic Triangle." As she sees it, women's tendency to overthink (i.e., to get stuck in the past by rehashing events), combined with peer pressure and media images of slender, accomplished women, can trigger the triangle and lead to misery. She proposes the following strategies for overcoming this cycle: reduce stress through meditation, keep a diary to record feelings, find substitutes for destructive behaviors, use problem-solving techniques, and build positive relationships. She also suggests that parents teach young girls to use these techniques so that they, too, will not develop toxic habits. Although the Toxic Triangle model may be new, there is nothing here that cannot be found in other self-help books. Still, the information is useful, and Nolen-Hoeksema has appeared on popular media outlets like The Today Show and CNN, so buy for demand where self-help books are popular. [See Prepub Alert, LJ 9/1/05.]-Barbara M. Bibel, Oakland P.L., CA Copyright 2005 Reed Business Information.

Bipolar Disorder or BRAIN INJURY RETURNING TO EMPLOY

2009-01-22T20:48:00.000-08:00

Bipolar Disorder: Rebuilding Your Life

Author: James T Stout

Learn life-enhancing lessons from a fellow struggler who's "been there" and is helping hundreds to reclaim and redirect their lives. This is the true story of one man's battle to recover from depression, mania, the stigma of mental illness, and the trauma of childhood emotional and sexual abuse.

Library Journal

Having survived a sexually and emotionally abusive childhood, Stout became a successful Presbyterian minister, athlete, husband, and father until bipolar disorder led him to a suicide attempt and hospitalization. Here, he describes his long and ongoing struggle with the disease, complicated by problems encountered by many patients battles with insurance companies, the adverse side effects of drugs, and uncomprehending acquaintances. Other titles, notably E. Fuller Torrey's Surviving Manic Depression, are more comprehensive in their discussion of the etiology, diagnosis, and treatment of bipolar disorder, and Kaye Redfield Jamison's memoir, An Unquiet Mind, is better written. Stout's book, however, will be helpful to Christians confronting mental illness directly or indirectly. He includes specific recommendations for congregations interested in serving the mentally ill. For church and seminary libraries as well as public libraries serving Christian populations. Mary Ann Hughes, Neill P.L., Pullman, WA

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BRAIN INJURY & RETURNING TO EMPLOY

Author: James Japp

"Brain Injury and Returning to Employment provides a clear overview of the cognitive and psychological difficulties associated with acquired brain injury and discusses how people affected by it can prepare for and remain in employment." "The author offers effective occupational techniques to address impaired memory, attention and executive functions, and difficulties with organisation and planning skills, as well as the speech impairments commonly associated with acquired brain injury. He also examines the environmental, emotional, physical and psychological barriers to work reintegration and offers a range of solutions to these problems, including mentoring relationships with colleagues." This valuable book is essential reading for professionals working with brain-injuried individuals in the fields of psychology, occupational therapy, employment advisory services and human resources.

Ch. 1	Introduction	9
Ch. 2	Neurological impartment. The broader picture	12
Ch. 3	Acquired brain (head) injury	21
Ch. 4	Brain injury problems	25
Ch. 5	Vocational assessment	39
Ch. 6	Vocational rehabilitation	54
Ch. 7	Enhancing brain functioning	69
Ch. 8	Occupational techniques	78
Ch. 9	Workplace reintegration	88
Ch. 10	Case studies	101
	Postscript : reducing risk	112

Iscador or Understanding Pain

2009-01-21T16:46:00.000-08:00

Iscador: Mistletoe and Cancer Therapy

Author: Christine Murphy

Lantern Books is pleased to present the groundbreaking book, Iscador: Mistletoe and Cancer Therapy, which serves to demystify this eighty-year-old treatment. Shedding light on Iscador, editor Christine Murphy has gathered together some of the work of doctors and clinicians familiar with cancer therapy. Dr. Richard Wagner, a German physician, answers many of the questions about Iscador asked by his patients during his many years of practice as an oncologist in general practice, treating cancer patients with both conventional and alternative therapies. Dr. Thomas Schuerholz, a medical doctor specializing in cancer, offers an overview of the terms, procedures, and different approaches to treating cancer. Ms. Murphy is also the author of Practical Home Care Medicine: A Natural Approach and editor of Lilipoh, a quarterly journal specializing in the anthroposophical approach to health, homeopathy, and naturopathic medicine.

Library Journal

Mistletoe has been used medicinally for centuries for an array of ailments. During the 1920s, Rudolph Steiner, the founder of anthroposophy, advocated its use as a cancer preventive. Iscador, as the mistletoe preparation is known, is a licensed drug in Germany and Switzerland, where over half of all cancer patients use it or one of its variations as part of their treatment. Yet it has only recently become known here, in part because actress Suzanne Somers used it to treat her breast cancer. A compilation of mostly previously published works by physicians and clinicians, this work acts as a primer on Iscador, integrative cancer treatment, and anthroposophical medicine. Murphy, who also edits the anthroposophical medicine journal Lilipoh, explains the process of making Iscador and provides an extensive resource section that cancer patients may find especially useful. Because this is the only English-language book on Iscador for the lay reader, it would make a good addition to hospital consumer health collections and larger public library health collections. Valeria Long, Grand Valley State Univ. Lib. at the Van Andel Inst., Grand Rapids, MI Copyright 2001 Cahners Business Information.

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Understanding Pain: What It Is, Why It Happens, and How It's Managed

Author: Harry J Gould

Most people who suffer from chronic pain assume it's something they must simply learn to live with, but this is just not true. Most pain can be managed or greatly reduced with proper pain management, but the reality is that most pain goes untreated, under-treated, or improperly treated. With proper management, the overall health, well-being, and quality of life of millions of Americans can be improved. Chronic Pain is an essential resource for those who experience the problem and want to better understand the pain they live with each day. Written in layman's terms, this detailed guide explains how pain is perceived; helps patients evaluate and organize information about their symptoms; explores alternative, pharmacological, and invasive treatments; and much more. The book helps patients understand the multifaceted nature of pain and the range of treatment options available, enabling them to communicate more effectively with doctors and other healthcare providers.

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Reviewer:Jennifer E Tyrrell, BScN, MN(The Hospital for Sick Children)
Description:This is a guide to help patients and families understand pain. Among the unique characteristics of the book are the suggestions on how to give a complete pain history to a healthcare provider and the emphasis on the importance of a multidisciplinary approach, often forgotten in guides/books aimed at patients and families.
Purpose:The purpose is to help the reader develop a framework for understanding pain and become better prepared to manage the life changes associated with pain. This is a worthy objective as everyone will experience pain at some point in his lifetime. The topics in the guide meet the stated objectives well.
Audience:According to the author, the intended audience includes patients and families experiencing or affected by pain. My only concern is that the reading level is too high for the audience. The language and level of detail (e.g., anatomy and physiology) are more appropriate for a healthcare practitioner or highly educated patient/family member (college level).
Features:The book covers many facets of pain management that are important for patients and families to know. However, the design is not innovative and includes a minimal amount of illustrations. The glossary is comprehensive and the list of resources is excellent for patients and families who would like more information.
Assessment:Overall, the book meets a need for many patients and families struggling to deal with this very common condition. I am just concerned that the language and amount of information might be overwhelming for some.

Guide to Wild Foods and Useful Plants or The Healing Journey

2009-01-20T12:45:00.000-08:00

Guide to Wild Foods and Useful Plants

Author: Christopher Nyerges

An array of abundant wild foods is available to hikers, campers, botanists or anyone interested in living closer to the earth. Written by a leading expert on wild foods and a well-known teacher of survival skills, Guide to Wild Foods and Useful Plants is more than a listing of plant types—it teaches how to recognize edible plants and where to find them, their medicinal and nutritional properties, and their growing cycles. It also includes fascinating folklore about plants, personal anecdotes about trips and meals, simple and tasty recipes, and photographs.

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The Healing Journey

Author: Oscar C Simonton

In this inspiring sequel to Getting Well Again, an extraordinary doctor and one of his patients offer powerful healing ideas to anyone touched by life-threatening illness. At age forty, businessman Reid Henson was diagnosed with a rare form of cancer. His prognosis was grim: less than two years to live. Given no hope by the medical community, Reid enrolled in Simonton Cancer CenterЎЄand the care of Dr. Simonton, a world-renowned oncologist who not only offered Reid hope, but encouraged him to participate in regaining his own health.Today, more than 24 years after his Ў°terminalЎ± diagnosis, Reid Henson is vitally alive.

In part one of The Healing Journey, Dr. Simonton outlines the program currently in use at his world-famous Simonton Cancer Center in California. It is a program based on the guiding principle that beliefs, attitudes and emotions play a major role in determining the quality of our lives and health.

Part two of The Healing Journey offers words of comfort and strength from one who knows what itЎЇs like to be gravely ill and then to experience the miraculous.Honest, accessible, and deeply reassuring, The Healing Journey is an invaluable guide to enriching your days, improving your health, and strengthening your will to live.

Crystal Power Crystal Healing or Reiki and the Healing Buddha

2009-01-18T05:41:00.000-08:00

Crystal Power, Crystal Healing: The Complete Handbook

Author: Michael Gienger

It's crystal clear--these shining minerals, reflecting a rainbow of colors, have the power to heal body and mind, and develop our potential. How did they became endowed with so many magic properties, and how can you reap their restorative qualities and spiritual values most effectively? Knowing the answers to these questions may change your life and attitude forever. Look closely at the details of each crystal in dazzling color photographs, focusing on its shape and its facets. Diagrams illustrate a variety of cubic, hexagonal, trigonal, orthorombic, and triclinic systems, and you can determine which will work best for your lifestyle. An easy-to-understand, precise guide shows you how to find the most helpful healing stones for your needs (including size, form, quality, roughness, and color) and how to apply them. Think about whether they should be polished, in a pendant or pierced form and worn as jewelry. Place a crystal directly on the area of the body you want to affect; arrange a "stone circle" and lie within it for subtle spiritual, mental, and emotional changes; meditate with stones resting against your skin; and take gem essences internally. By positioning them properly in a room, crystals can affect the entire environment! Try amethyst for encouraging spiritual wakefulness and sobriety, relieving grief, and releasing pain and tension--particularly headaches. Citrine fosters individuality and self-confidence, overcomes depression, stimulates digestion, and alleviates diabetes and stomach ailments. Other crystals will spur you to enhance your dreamwork. After you experience what crystals can do, you'll never be without them again! 416 pages (200 in color), 6 x 8.

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Reiki and the Healing Buddha

Author: Maureen J Kelly

Reiki and the Healing Buddha reconnects Reiki with its Buddhist antecedents and provides both the experienced practitioner and the interested lay person with new insights and viewpoints on Reiki.

Uninformed Consent or Jekyll and Hyde Syndrome

2009-01-17T18:39:00.000-08:00

Uninformed Consent: The Hidden Dangers in Dental Care

Author: Hal Huggins

Dr. Huggins and Dr. Levy assert that a large number of disorders are, though often incurable, easily preventable. He proposes that multiple sclerosis, lupus, leukemia, chronic fatigue syndrome, Parkinson's disease, many mental disorders including Alzheimer's, and even major diseases like breast cancer are caused, in part, by the toxins we place in our bodies. Where do these toxins come from and how do they get into our bodies? You my be surprised to find that you have actually paid to have them put there. These dangerous materials--mercury, cadmium, beryllium, nickel, and others--are used in everyday dentistry to make up the fillings, root canals, and bridgework in our mouths, and are supposed to be "safe." But are they?

Uninformed Consent presents cases of toxic poisoning--of depressed immune systems and inexplicable illnesses--to toxins entering the bloodstream from the heavy metals in dental materials. The authors also discuss the hidden truths that the dental industry in America doesn't want to talk about, and the real reasons the dangers of these materials have been suppressed and ignored.

Drs. Huggins and Levy implore the reader: "Don't leave your health in your dentist's hands and assume that all will be fine. Become informed and take an active role in your health. Know what will be implanted in your mouth. You must decide at the outset what is more important to you--the life of a filling or your life." Uninformed Consent will give you the facts so that you may take responsibility for your dental--and complete--health and wellness.

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Jekyll and Hyde Syndrome: What to Do If Someone in Your Life Has a Dual Personality - Or If You Do

Author: Beverly Engel

Beverly Engel brings her expertise to this important examination of the Jekyll and Hyde Syndrome—the first book to address this abusive syndrome. She discusses the origins of the disorder, names its seven major manifestations, explains how to identify Jekyll and Hyde behavior in other people and in oneself, and outlines clear steps for how to heal Jekyll and Hyde tendencies for good.

Star Catchers or Sleep Away the Pounds

2009-01-17T09:37:00.000-08:00

Star Catchers: Stories for You to Read to Your Child to Encourage Calm, Confidence, and Creativity

Author: Joyce Dunbar

Meditation can benefit children enormously, from easing their anxieties to teaching them quietness. This anthology, a follow-up to the extremely successful Night Lights, features 20 illustrated narrative meditations that kids will enjoy—each with a set of positive affirmations for the child to dwell on. It’s designed for parents to read aloud to children between the ages of 4 and 8, and the stories draw youngsters into adventures that fire their imaginations, focus their minds, boost their self-confidence, and build trust in the world around them. All the tales sensitively tackle common challenges facing small children, including coping with disappointment, making good decisions, dealing with fears, handling peer pressure, and banishing boredom. Most important, every meditation is both enjoyable as a fantasy and effective as a life tool.

Foreword: About this Book   Anne Civardi     6
Background for Parents   David Fontana
A Child's Development     8
The Importance of Imagination     10
Finding Calm     12
Gaining Confidence     14
The Power of Stories     16
Reading to Children     18
The Art of Concentration     20
Affirmations     22
A Way to Begin     24
Twenty Stories for Meditation
The Helpful Fox: Treat people well     26
The Star Catchers: Let others have their glory     32
Home to Penguin Island: Help others     38
A Sheep's Best Song: Value your talents     42
The Shadow Child: Take responsibility     48
An Alligator's Good Friends: Don't interfere     54
The Lovable Monster: Try not to judge others     58
The Red Trumpet Flowers: Be inquisitive     64
The Rainbow Cat: Enjoy every moment     70
Granny Dean's New Home: Accept change     74
An Elf's Tale: Forgive and forget     80
The Magic Meadow: Be content as you are     86
A Bed for Winter: Try not to worry     90
Dancing with Moon Sprites: Trust yourself     96
TheMonkey King: Don't let others down     102
Bubbles of Laughter: Laugh every day     106
The Mud Man: Be proud to be you     112
Something to Smile About: Think positively     118
Oodles of Oobles: Accept your mistakes     122
A Curious Kangaroo: Be patient     128
The Art of Visualization
The Power of Visualization     134
Helping Your Child to Visualize     135
Index of Values/Issues     140
Acknowledgments     144

New interesting book: Muscles in Minutes or Eat to Beat Diabetes Cookbook

Sleep Away the Pounds: Optimize Your Sleep and Reset Your Metabolism for Maximum Weight Loss

Author: Cherie Calbom

The words, "You snooze, you lose," have never been truer. Research suggests that fewer zzzs you get, the more likely you are to pack on the pounds. In fact, a recent study shows that those who average less than 4 hours a night are nearly 75 percent more likely to be obese than those who log 7 to 9 hours nightly. Even people who get 6 hours of sleep a night are about 25 percent more apt to be obese. The fact is, lack of sleep affects hormone levels, which can trigger hunger and tell the body to slow down the metabolism and store fat unnecessarily. What's more, when we're exhausted, our body's ability to process sugar drops by about 30 percent--leaving us not just worn down, but at a significantly higher rise of developing type II diabetes. Cherie Calbom has developed a groundbreaking program to harness the power of sleep for optimum weight loss. Perhaps the most doable diet ever, Calbom's 3-week program combines:
* A breakdown of the science behind sleep as a weight loss aid
* Strategies for getting more and better sleep--including solutions for insomnia and sleep disorders
* Relaxation techniques to improve mood and reduce stress and make your nights more restful
* A sleep-well menu program that tells you what to eat and when to eat it for optimum shut-eye

Prime Time or Bikini Fit

2009-01-16T21:35:00.000-08:00

Prime Time: The African-American Woman's Complete Guide to Midlife Health and Wellness

Author: Marilyn Hughes Gaston

Today seven million African American women are living in their prime, experiencing the joys and challenges of middle age. Now, at last, here is the book that addresses our total health needs—physical, emotional, and spiritual. Written by a distinguished physician and a clinical psychologist, Prime Time is the first complete guide that empowers us to take charge of our lives and attain the well-being we deserve.
In many ways, it’s true that we are better off today than our foremothers were: We earn more money, command more respect. Yet in spite of these advances, we still experience more chronic health problems, endure more stress, and live shorter lives than women of other races. That’s why Prime Time is both urgent and essential. This groundbreaking book not only lays out a detailed, practical plan for overall healing and for maintaining wellness, it also addresses the underlying attitudes and assumptions that lead so many of us to neglect ourselves and undermine our own health. Prime Time will help you

• Reframe priorities to put yourself and your own health needs first
• Interpret the latest medical findings on the Big Four killers and how they affect black women in middle age
• Profile your current health with worksheets, quizzes, and assessment tools
• Renew sex at midlife by eliminating restricting myths and taboos and finding new paths to pleasure
• Reduce anger and “attitude” that block you from attaining good health
• Identify the nontraditional signs of depression and anxiety common to African American women

Comprehensive,straight-talking, and grounded in science and spiritual truth, Prime Time is at once a guide to total health in middle age and a celebration of the strength, wisdom, and beauty of African American women in their second half of life.

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Bikini Fit: The 4-Week Plan

Author: Jo Lethaby

There's fit...and then there's bikini fit! Here's how to become a "10" in as little as four weeks. Week One starts with a thorough detoxifying, using a special combination of food, drink, and exercise to cleanse pores, balance moisture, and rid the body and skin of trapped poisons. In Week Two, the focus is on weight loss through a safe and realistic diet plan, along with toning and aerobic exercises that will help reduce cellulite and shape a new body. In Week Three, selected dietary and skincare strategies will give your face a new glow. By Week Four, there's a dynamic increase in energy levels, along with the increased confidence that comes from knowing that you're looking and feeling your best. A bikini-fit body is closer than you think!

Complete Guide to Natural Healing or When Nature Goes Public

2009-01-16T12:33:00.000-08:00

Complete Guide to Natural Healing

Author: Tom Mont

The Complete Guide to Natural Healing shows how to prevent and treat common illnesses and maintain overall health using natural remedies. Here is a wealth of information on diet and nutrition, herbalism, homeopathy, Chinese medicine (including acupuncture and the Chinese tools for healing), bodywork, exercise, and massage. This health-saving book also offers summaries of the most common symptoms, illnesses and disorders, followed by an array of treatment options from Western, orthodox medicine to traditional, holistic medicine. Finally, The Complete Guide to Natural Healing offers a holistic approach to maintaining overall health - as well as strengthening specific organs and systems such as bladder, heart and circulation, lungs, stomach, and kidneys - before illness can occur.

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When Nature Goes Public: The Making and Unmaking of Bioprospecting in Mexico

Author: Corinne P Hayden

Bioprospecting--the exchange of plants for corporate promises of royalties or community development assistance--has been lauded as a way to develop new medicines while offering southern nations and indigenous communities an incentive to preserve their rich biodiversity. But can pharmaceutical profits really advance conservation and indigenous rights? How much should companies pay and to whom? Who stands to gain and lose? The first anthropological study of the practices mobilized in the name and in the shadow of bioprospecting, this book takes us into the unexpected sites where Mexican scientists and American companies venture looking for medicinal plants and local knowledge.

Cori Hayden tracks bioprospecting's contentious new promise--and the contradictory activities generated in its name. Focusing on a contract involving Mexico's National Autonomous University, Hayden examines the practices through which researchers, plant vendors, rural collectors, indigenous cooperatives, and other actors put prospecting to work. By paying unique attention to scientific research, she provides a key to understanding which people and plants are included in the promise of "selling biodiversity to save it"--and which are not. And she considers the consequences of linking scientific research and rural "enfranchisement" to the logics of intellectual property.

Roving across UN protocols, botanical collecting histories, Mexican nationalist agendas, neoliberal property regimes, and North-South relations, When Nature Goes Public charts the myriad, emergent publics that drive and contest the global market in biodiversity and its futures.

	List of Figures and Tables
	List of Abbreviations
	Acknowledgments
	Author's Note
	Introduction	1
Ch. 1	Interests and Publics: On (Ethno)science and Its Accountabilities	19
Ch. 2	Neoliberalism's Nature	48
Ch. 3	Prospecting in Mexico: Rights, Risk, and Regulation	85
Ch. 4	Market Research: When Local Knowledge Is Public Knowledge	125
Ch. 5	By the Side of the Road: The Contours of a Field Site	158
Ch. 6	The Brine Shrimp Assay: Signs of Life, Sites of Value	191
Ch. 7	Presumptions of Interest	213
Ch. 8	Remaking Prospecting's Publics	230
	Notes	237
	Bibliography	255
	Index	275

The Clinical Esthetician or SuperFoods Audio Collection

2009-01-16T01:32:00.000-08:00

The Clinical Esthetician: An Insider's Guide to Succeeding in a Medical Office

Author: Sallie S Deitz

Milady's The Clinical Esthetician: An Insider's Guide to Succeeding in a Medical Office is a guide to working with and for a physician in a medical setting, managing a skin care business. It offers in-depth methods for problem solving practical matters such as building a business plan, buying and selling products, dealing with office politics, tried and true treatments, and protocols, while increasing profit. Deitz depicts how a practioner can become a liasion between patient and doctor, offering a valuable service to the relationship, while building a prosperous business. In addition, topics such as Office Politics and Rules and Regulations are covered. Case studies are included, as well as chapters on handling difficult patients and situations.

Chapter 1: Getting Started.

Chapter 2: Consultation and Office Visits.

Chapter 3: Physician Referral, Patient Selection, and Computer Imaging.

Chapter 4: The Business Plan.

Chapter 5: Marketing Strategy.

Chapter 6: Handling the Product.

Chapter 7: Selling and Healthy Sales Practices.

Chapter 8: Acknowledging Office Politics.

Chapter 9: Territories and Roles Defined.

Chapter 10: Survive Office Politics and Hierarchy-and Learn to Thrive.

Chapter 11: Ethics, Risk Management, and Insurance.

Chapter 12: OSHA Made Simple.

Chapter 13: Medical Chart Writing.

Chapter 14: Skin Conditions.

Chapter 15: Tried-and-True Treatments.

Chapter 16: Treatments, Homecare and Self-care for Health-Compromised Clients.

Chapter 17: Pre- and Postoperative Care.

Chapter 18: Standard Protocols for Peels.

Chapter 19: Small Procedures and Special Clinics.

Chapter 20: Camouflage Therapy and Cosmetic Support.

Chapter 21: Think Multiculturally and in Living Color, the Big Business of Makeup, Micropigmentation.

Chapter 22: Scientific Methodology and Case Studies.

Chapter 23: Handling Challenging People and Safety in the Workplace.

Chapter 24: Meeting the Challenges within.

Chapter 25: Self-care for the Clinical Esthetician: Mind, Body, and Spirit.

Interesting textbook: L'Art de Service de Client :58 Choses Chaque Publicité et Marketing du Professionnel Devraient Savoir

SuperFoods Audio Collection: Featuring Superfoods Rx and Superfoods Healthstyle

Author: Steven G Pratt

HealthStyle is the 21^st Century program for promoting vigor, preventing disease and extending your lifespan.

If, up until now you have relied on luck, genetics and a few healthy practices to achieve this goal, SuperFoods HealthStyle will be your authoritative, engaging, introduction to a new, better, life. Like SuperFoods Rx, the authors' bestselling book, SuperFoods HealthStyle takes the most recent, cutting-edge, research on what lifestyle practices have actually been proven to achieve disease prevention and improve daily functioning -- both physically and mentally -- and translates this information into simple recommendations that you can use to improve your physical and mental health now and in the future. It is about making simple, but significant changes to get the most out of life for the rest of your life.

SuperFoods Rx is based on a simple but profound premise: some foods are dramatically better than others for our health and longevity.

Steven Pratt, M.D., witnessed the positive results that occurred when his patients changed their diets to include certain powerhouse foods -- those he has identified as SuperFoods. Backed by research on 14 of the most nutrient-dense foods, this audio gives you the tools to more energy, protection against disease, and a healthy lifestyle.

The Art of Spiritual Healing or The Acne Prescription

2009-01-15T15:29:00.000-08:00

The Art of Spiritual Healing: Chakra & Energy Bodywork

Author: Keith Sherwood

Before there was Llewellyn Worldwide, my family owned a pharmaceutical company. We made over-the-counter remedies which could help people in need. By publishing books that help people to help themselves and others we have continued in that healing tradition.

To use the powers of spirit to heal, you don''t need needles or drugs or knives. All you need is your mind, your heart, and the desire to help others. The Art of Spiritual Healing by Keith Sherwood clearly shows you how to do exactly that.

There is no finer introduction to spiritual healing than this book. You will learn all of the basics. This means you''ll learn the theory of the subtle bodies, the aura, the chakras, and pranic energy. You''ll also learn how to sense energy, increase it, and direct it. With the techniques given in this book, you''ll discover how to see auras and sense them. This will aid you in diagnosing ailments and healing before the problems manifest as disease.

While it is wonderful to be able to help others, you''ll also notice changes in yourself. If you practice the simple methods in this book you''ll have more vitality, more energy, a better mind-set, improved your memory, and much more

The goal of this book and of spiritual healing is nothing short of total health. But this is not a place. Rather, it is a process. "We either move in the direction of health or in the direction of disease." You can become part of the process moving toward total health. The Art of Spiritual Healing should be your first step on that journey.

The Acne Prescription: The Perricone Program for Clear and Healthy Skin at Every Age

Author: Nicholas Perricon

From the author of the runaway #1 bestseller
The Perricone Prescription

Long recognized as a pioneer in reversing skin damage caused by aging, Nicholas Perricone, M.D. now turns his knowledge and expertise toward acne. Here, Dr. Perricone finally delivers the solutions acne sufferers have been waiting for. A complete program that incorporates his trademark three-tiered approach -- anti-inflammatory diet, targeted acne-fighting nutritional supplements, and breakthrough anti-inflammatory topical applications -- The Acne Prescription will help clear your skin in a matter of days and will tell you what to do to treat the pitting and scarring that often affects adult acne sufferers.

Perricone's breakthrough research dispels common myths regarding the causes and treatment of acne. By following the Perricone Program, you can dramatically reduce the appearance of blemishes and breakouts, and achieve a smoother look within three days.

Read by Robb Webb

Publishers Weekly

Perricone, adjunct professor of dermatology at Michigan State University and author of both The Wrinkle Cure and The Perricone Prescription, bases his work on a simple premise: aging skin, and other dermatological conditions are the result of inflammation at the cellular level. To offset this inflammation, Perricone recommends a specific diet. Readers who follow Perricone's prescription diet are advised to avoid starchy foods and any foods that are high in carbohydrates (including many fruits and cereals). The focus is on fish, omega 3 fatty acids, protein and antioxidants, which will effectively reduce the level of cellular inflammation and produce more radiant skin. This new book reiterates this information, but uses the research and findings to assist readers of all ages, specifically adolescents and young adults with acne. A 28-day diet program, glossary of yoga exercises, and discussion of nutritional supplements is included to guide the reader toward better skin. For the most part, readers will find little here that isn't printed in one of Perricone's earlier books. But for new readers, this book may be of interest. Though his theories may still be considered contentious in dermatological circles, one can hardly argue against a regimen that dictates a healthy diet, regular exercise, and good hygiene. (Sept.) Copyright 2003 Reed Business Information.

Current Care of Women or Aromatherapy A Z

2009-01-15T06:27:00.000-08:00

Current Care of Women: Diagnosis and Treatment

Author: Dawn P Lemck

A practical, up-to-date, multidisciplinary source of information on the care of women in a primary care setting. More than sixty contributors provide clinically relevant information on diseases and disorders unique to women. The book addresses general topics affecting women’s health such as prevention, health care access, communication styles, and cultural and racial issues. Following the popular Lange CURRENT format, this comprehensive text features superbly organized rapidly accessible information.

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Reviewer: HEMANT KUMAR SATPATHY, MD (Saint Joseph Hospital)
Description: This well written, comprehensive book covers primary care of women. This is an update of a book published in 1996.
Purpose: The purpose is to help clinicians begin to incorporate gender specifics into the care they provide. In this day and age these are worthy objectives and the book meets them.
Audience: It is geared towards primary care providers including internists, family physicians, obstetricians-gynecologists, as well medical students and residents.
Features: The book covers most of the female-related health problems that are encountered in the primary care provider's office, but it does not cover the common obstetric care issues. The best things about this book are its up-to-date content and its easy to read style. The subjects are well chosen, too.
Assessment: This update was especially needed because of the changes since 1996, particularly in the field of HRT. I would highly recommend this to all primary care providers. It covers most of the common health problems we see in the care of women and the information is easy to understand can be absorbed in a short time. The cost of the book also impresses me - it is worth the price.

Rating

5 Stars! from Doody

New interesting book: Außer der Führung und dem Handhaben: Krankenpflege der Regierung für die Zukunft

Aromatherapy A-Z

Author: Connie Higley

Essential oils, the authors maintain, are very powerful healing agents that detoxify the blood in the human body. This well-organized guide tells readers which combinations of oils are the most beneficial for treating a variety of illnesses and physical problems naturally.

Sex and Diabetes or Inner Reiki

2009-01-14T18:25:00.000-08:00

Sex and Diabetes: For Him and for Her

Author: Janis Roszler

A welcome relief for the 12 million men and women who suffer from a diabetesrelated sexual dysfunction
Sex & Diabetes is the first book ever to deal exclusively with sexual problems as they relate to diabetes— and the only book to discuss issues that relate to both men and women. It also shows you how sexual problems can be prevented or delayed and discusses treatments options that currently exist. Sex & Diabetes highlights the value of communication between sexual partners and the importance of having an open relationship with healthcare professionals.
Janis Roszler, RD, CDE, LD/N, is a speaker, producer, and radio host and has been counseling individuals with diabetes for over 20 years. She writes the popular “Dear Janis” column in Diabetes Positive!, and monthly health columns for Ediets.com, Diabeteshealth.com, dlife.com, and The Florida Jewish News. Her radio show, Janis’ Jump Start to Good Health, is broadcast in south Florida.
Donna Rice MBA, BSN, RN,CDE, has been working in the area of diabetes and men’s sexual health for the past 20 years. She currently manages the outpatient diabetes program at Botsford Center For Health Improvement.

Interesting book: The Healthy Diet Calorie Counter or Tell Me What to Eat If I Have Diabetes

Inner Reiki: A Practical Guide for Healing and Meditation

Author: Tanmaya Honervogt

An internationally bestselling author and Reiki master combines a hands-on healing technique with meditation in a completely original method to sharpen intuition and deepen healing power

Inner Reiki presents an original concept that blends two of today's most popular eastern disciplines. In workshops she founded, Reiki master Tanmaya Honervogt refined a method that combines Reiki and meditation to create a powerful and highly personal tool, capable of enhancing intuitive powers and strengthening the healing life force within.

With clear concise text, step by-step instructions and beautiful full-color photographs, Inner Reiki provides a natural introduction to Reiki for those already interested in healing and related therapies-and a rich source of new suggestions (e.g., hand positions) for more experienced practitioners. Inner Reiki covers all aspects of the practice including theories on how Reiki symbols work and how to use them for healing; spiritual growth and meditation; additional tools to enhance your healing practice; healing stones and crystals; and aurasoma and color therapy.

Comprehensive and easy-to-follow, Inner Reiki will become an essential addition to every Reiki bookshelf as well as those on meditation, healing and self-development.

The Four Temperaments or The Everything Easy Fitness Book

2009-01-14T08:24:00.000-08:00

The Four Temperaments: A Rediscovery of the Ancient Way of Understanding Health and Character

Author: Randy Rolf

The system of the four temperaments, or humors—melancholic, choleric, sanguine, and phlegmatic—has been used to analyze personality and health for over two thousand years, since the philosophical insights of Aristotle and the healing arts of Hippocrates. It has been the basis of Western medicine and character portraits ever since. Now The Four Temperaments offers an introduction and overview of this ancient knowledge, providing readers a clear picture of all the humors have to offer. Randy Rolfe shows how to identify one's own temperament and how to dramatically improve health, relationships, career, and happiness with a basic understanding of the four temperaments. Since the author has been studying, applying, and teaching the wisdom of the temperaments for over thirty years, she is able to link these four ancient personality and health types with the findings of modern medical researchers. She guides readers to finding the proper balance between temperaments and using their strengths to overcome their vulnerabilities. Illustrations are included.

Library Journal

These two books are based on the ancient Greek concept of the four temperaments (sanguine, melancholic, phlegmatic, and choleric). First-time author Maddron refers to them as colors-orange, gold, green, and blue, respectively. Each has a "ruling sign" (air, earth, water, and fire) and is typified by physicality, high standards, intellectualism, and sensitivity respectively. Chapters cover the characteristics of each personality type as well as various combinations, and the author includes an instrument for self-analysis. Particularly intriguing is Maddron's discussion of how colors complement one another in functional society and the importance of understanding and appreciating the strengths and limitations of each. Despite the risks inherent in oversimplifying people and society, Maddron's treatment is nonetheless very thoughtful. Rolfe's passionate examination of the role and function of the four temperaments in life translates into half handbook, half treatise. Like Maddron, Rolfe (The 7 Secrets of Successful Parents) describes the traits and characteristics typical of each humor and accounts for the blending of multiple humors. Reasonable and encouraging in tone, the book emphasizes that "the humors can only add to and not detract from your deepest understanding as your life unfolds." Rolfe uses a holistic and ambitious approach that sometimes meets with uneven results. Discussing all the humors at once is often confusing, and the nutritional suggestions feel incomplete. While neither author tries to pigeonhole people, both present "a set of lenses for looking at the world" and its inhabitants. Both are recommended; Maddron's narrower scope results in a clear, entertaining read, while Rolfe is for readers seeking a serious treatment. Copyright 2002 Cahners Business Information.

Interesting textbook: Secrets of Great Skin or Fit to Live

The Everything Easy Fitness Book: Lose Weight, Build Strength, and Feel Energized

Author: Donna Raskin

The new USDA Food Pyramid guidelines recommend 60-90 minutes of exercise per day. Are you getting all the exercise you need? The Everything Easy Fitness, 2nd Edition features a new, simple approach to fitness you can use to tone up, lose weight, and look and feel great! Written by a noted fitness writer who is also a certified yoga instructor, personal trainer, and group exercise instructor, this easy-to-use guide motivates you to burn more calories and fat during workouts and eat for health and fitness.

Includes:

10 walking programs from beginner to advanced
10 easy resistance programs to build strength and burn fat
Yoga and Pilates exercise plans
Swimming, biking, and stretching programs for exercisers of all levels

Being fit is easier than you think. All it requires is moving more, and moving with a purpose. And it's a lot of fun, too! Completely updated and revised, The Everything Easy Fitness Book, 2nd Edition is your guide to getting fit for life, the easy way!

100 Questions and Answers about Hepatitis C or Yoga for Children

2009-01-13T21:22:00.000-08:00

100 Questions and Answers about Hepatitis C: A Lahey Clinic Guide

Author: Stephen Fabry

There are approximately 2.5 million cases of Hepatitis C in the United States and approximately 200 million worldwide. Whether you're a newly diagnosed patient, a friend or relative of someone with Hepatitis C, this book offers help. Written by two physicians from Lahey Clinic Medical Center, Dr. Fabry and Dr. Narasimhan, this book provides authoritative, practical answers to the most common questions about Hepatitis C.

Dedication     iii
Introduction     ix
Foreword     xi
The Basics     1
Transmission     15
Natural History and Symptoms     25
Testing and Evaluation     35
Treatment     59
Treatment Side Effects     83
Special Situations     103
Complementary and Alternative Medicine Options     113
Cirrhosis     123
Liver Cancer     139
Liver Transplantation     149
The Future     163
Resources     167
Glossary     171
Index     177

Go to: Indoor Grilling or White Wine For Dummies

Yoga for Children

Author: Bel Gibbs

Discover yoga postures in the form of fun exercises that is a perfect introduction to yoga for children. They will love doing the various animal poses such as a lion, a tortoise or dragonfly.

Cyber Safe Kids Cyber Savvy Teens or Mehndi

2009-01-13T12:20:00.000-08:00

Cyber-Safe Kids, Cyber-Savvy Teens: Helping Young People Learn To Use the Internet Safely and Responsibly

Author: Nancy E Willard

Essential strategies to keep children and teens safe online

As our children and teens race down the onramp to the Information Superhighway, many parents feel left behind in the dust. News stories about online sexual predators, child pornography, cyberbullies, hate groups, gaming addiction, and other dangers that lurk in the online world make us feel increasingly concerned about what our children are doing (and with whom) in cyberspace. In Cyber-Safe Kids, Cyber-Savvy Teens, Internet safety expert Nancy Willard provides you with need-to-know information about those online dangers, and she gives you the practical parenting strategies necessary to help children and teens learn to use the Internet safely and responsibly.

Parents protect younger children by keeping them in safe places, teaching them simple safety rules, and paying close attention. As children grow, we help them gain the knowledge, skills, and values to make good choices—choices that will keep them safe and show respect for the rights of others. In Cyber-Safe Kids, Cyber-Savvy Teens, Willard shows you how those same strategies can be translated from the real world to the cyberworld, and that you don't have to learn advanced computer skills to put them into effect. As you work on these strategies with your child, you will also discover that remaining engaged with what your children are doing online is much more valuable than any blocking software you could buy.

"Willard blends the perspectives of a wise parent and a serious scholar about issues related to Internet behavior and safety. . . . Pick up the book, open it to any random page, and you will find on thatpage or nearby a wealth of helpful advice and useful commentary on the cyberreality facing our children and on how to deal with any of the issues she's identified."
—Dick Thornburgh, J.D., former U.S. Attorney General; chair, National Academy of Sciences Committee on Youth Pornography and the Internet

"Simply put, this book is a must-read for anyone—parents, educators, law enforcement, and policymakers alike—concerned with the critical issue of children's internet safety and what to do about it."
—Douglas Levin, senior director of education policy, Cable in the Classroom

Children's Literature

The Internet provides its users with virtually unlimited access to information and communication opportunities. Concerned parents rightly find themselves in a precarious position: the appropriate use of the World Wide Web will be necessary in their children's' lives, yet the potential for inappropriate uses are lurking around every corner. Within this informative text, parents have the chance to learn how to be critical consumers of the Internet and how to effectively guard their children against would-be pitfalls. Discerning parents can discover strategies for safeguarding their children at every age, from eight and under, through eighteen and over. At each level, different issues are addressed, from cyber bullying and unsafe communication, to gaming, to spam and scams. By providing real life examples and statistics that bring the realities of Internet dangers to life, parents are taught to become confident in setting regulations for their children when it comes to using the Web. Yet the real value of this text comes from the specific suggestions and ideas offered to prevent intentional or unintentional access to explicit online content. While the premise of the text is to safeguard children against the dangers found online, the author encourages parents not to see the Internet as a negative, reminding us that the Internet opens up a world of possibilities that can remain positive if monitored correctly. Arming parents with the information they need to be more Internet savvy than their teens, this book is a must read for concerned parents. Reviewer: Ginny Sautner

Interesting textbook: La gestion et la Coordination Soignant le Soin

Mehndi: The Art of Henna Body Painting

Author: Carine Fabius

The magical art of mehndi, or henna painting, has been practiced for centuries in India, Africa, and the Middle East, and now it has finally arrived in the West. Packed with inspirational photographs of traditional andcontemporary mehndi, this complete resource offers everything you need to create your own beautiful hennadesigns, including:
dozens of practice exercises and sample illustrations
a foolproof recipe for mixing the henna paste
step-by-step instructions on how to apply your mehndi design
insider's tips from professional mehndi artists and more!

School Library Journal

YA-Mehndi, or body painting with henna, was first practiced in Africa, the Middle East, and South Asia, and is gaining widespread popularity in the United States. This book is a how-to manual for novices and covers almost every aspect of the art from its origins, to how to make your own henna dye, to what tools are needed to draw traditional designs, to protecting the pattern once it is applied. Fabius closes with tips on the best way to paint the henna on the soles of the feet, the palms of the hand, the neck, the stomach, and the back. This book will have great appeal to many teens.-Robert Burnham, R. E. Lee High School, Springfield, VA

The New Art of Running or Running past 50

2009-01-13T00:18:00.000-08:00

The New Art of Running: Improving Your Performance with the Alexander Technique

Author: Malcolm Balk

Running is both a popular competitive sport and a highly effective form of exercise—a simple, inexpensive way to achieve a wide range of cardiovascular, muscular, and emotional benefits. Now, by combining running with the healthful body-awareness principles of the Alexander Technique, runners can improve their competitive performance while multiplying the health benefits of the sport and virtually eliminating its hazards. The proven methods of the Alexander Technique encourage good body use and greater awareness of the way the body functions and moves. Applied to running, the Technique teaches how to release tension and run without risk of injury. With special exercises for the head, eyes, torso, and legs, this unique approach radically improves results, both in training and competition.

Running past 50, Vol. 50

Author: Richard Benyo

Former Runner's World editor Rich Benyo explains how to make the years after 50 the best in your running career. Through his engaging writing style, Benyo will help you: infuse your running program with new training ideas, set new goals, establish good nutrition and hydration habits, avoid injuries common in aging runners, and stay motivated.

The Kids Behind the Label or Science and Pseudoscience in Clinical Psychology

2009-01-12T15:16:00.000-08:00

The Kids Behind the Label: An Inside Look at ADHD for Classroom Teachers

Author: Trudy Knowles

You've had them in your class. Their behavior has troubled you. Their lack of academic focus has frustrated you. And the problem of what to do about them has stretched your every professional nerve to its breaking point. So imagine what school is like for them.

In The Kids Behind the Label students with Attention - Deficit/Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD) tell you what they experience coming to class each day. Trudy Knowles interviewed fourteen ADHD students from elementary school to college, asking them to reflect on their classroom experiences. Their descriptions of thinking, seeing, hearing, and learning will forever change how you approach ADHD students, allowing you to contrast their frustrating in - school behavior with the frustration they feel trying to complete their work and make sense of their world. Knowles, meanwhile, places the interviews in a sensitive yet pragmatic context, defining the disorder, helping you recognize specific symptoms, and offering advice on improving the educational lives of ADHD kids by examining your practices from their point of view.

In America, as many as 25 million people are diagnosed with ADHD; chances are you're teaching at least one of them. If so, don't lose patience. Pick up The Kids Behind the Label and read the thoughts of the students often branded as problem children. You'll soon discover that they want a meaningful educational experience, and that, by listening to them, you can provide it.

Foreword   Curt Dudley-Marling     xi
Acknowledgments     xv
Speaking From the Heart     1
What Is ADHD? Like a Ping-Pong Ball Shooting Everywhere     10
Jennie's Story: Half Off in the Middle of Nowhere, Always     22
Symptoms of ADHD: I See It All, I Hear It All     35
Creating Safe Learning Spaces     54
Jenny's Advice to Teachers: Every Student Is Different     66
What to Teach and How to Teach It: A Look at Curriculum and Instruction     69
Tying Symptoms to Learning: What Teachers Can Do     83
Insights From Teachers     103
Medication: My Eyes are Metal and the Teacher is a Magnet     113
Jessie's Story: This Wasn't Supposed to Be My Life     121
Final Thoughts: My Sermon     128
Afterword: Storytellers Update     131
References     139

Book review: Riferimento di scrittorio tutto compreso dell'ufficio 2003 per i manichini

Science and Pseudoscience in Clinical Psychology

Author: Steven Jay Lynn

This book offers a rigorous examination of a variety of therapeutic, assessment, and diagnostic techniques in clinical psychology, focusing on practices that are popular and influential but lack a solid grounding in empirical research. Featuring chapters from leading clinical researchers, the text helps professionals and students evaluate the merits of novel and controversial techniques and differentiate between those that can stand up to scientific scrutiny and those that cannot. Reviewed are widely used therapies for alcoholism, infantile autism, and ADHD; the use of EMDR in the treatment of posttraumatic stress disorder; herbal remedies for depression and anxiety; suggestive techniques for memory recovery; and self-help models. Other topics covered include issues surrounding psychological expert testimony, the uses and abuses of projective assessment techniques, and unanswered questions about dissociative identity disorder. Offering a balanced, constructive review of available research, each accessibly written chapter concludes with a glossary of key terms.

Asperger Syndrome or Triple Whammy Cure

2009-01-12T04:14:00.000-08:00

Asperger Syndrome: An Owner's Manual: What You, Your Parents and Your Teachers Need to Know

Author: Ellen S Heller Korin

An Owner's Manual is an interactive workbook designed for young people grades 5 through 8 for use with guidance from a helping teacher or parent. Astutely written to be understood by these particular adolescents, An Owner's Manual describes what Asperger syndrome is and how it can affect daily life. With the help of a trusted adult, the child completes a series of exercises related to learning style, sensory issues, emotions, relationships, and more, culminating in a written plan for each major area of his life that will serve as a constant guide and reinforcement. An Owner's Manual is designed to be used at different times throughout the child's life, including diagnosis and when problems arise. This unique workbook not only reassures the young person that the things he is struggling with can improve, but also empowers him by providing a chance to identify his needs and to participate in developing interventions and future planning.

Look this: Forensic Examination or Introduction to Government and Non for Profit Accounting

Triple Whammy Cure: The Breakthrough Women's Health Program for Feeling Good Again in 3 Weeks

Author: David Edelberg

Is this your life? You've been feeling just plain awful for far too long -- depressed, exhausted, achy, stressed-out, bloated, and forgetful. In fact, you're beginning to find it hard to remember the last time you felt really well -- or even just okay.

You may be suffering from what Dr. David Edelberg calls the "Triple Whammy" -- a three-pronged assault on body and mind made up of unrelenting stress, low levels of the feel-good brain chemical serotonin, and your ever-shifting hormones. You can benefit from The Triple Whammy Cure, a simple but highly effective three-week plan that can stop this devastating attack and let you feel good again.

Author Dr. David Edelberg is a recognized pioneer in treating chronic illnesses and a practicing physician with thirty years of clinical experience. His Triple Whammy Cure is a natural program that provides powerful but easy solutions for each of the three whammies.

The Triple Whammy Cure is so simple that Dr. Edelberg's thousands of patients wondered how it would work -- until they tried it themselves and felt so much better only twenty-one days later. Now, The Triple Whammy Cure can help you get back your life, too.

Library Journal

So many women complain of feeling generally exhausted and stressed out; they have sleep disorders and memory loss. Edelberg (chief medical adviser, WholehealthMD. com) believes that some of these women may be suffering the "triple whammy": hormone imbalance, stress, and low serotonin levels. His 21-day program combines conventional and alternative therapies and calls for improved diet and exercise to balance these three factors and achieve relief. However one might feel about practices like aromatherapy and Reiki, Edelberg maintains that anything that reduces stress is going to be beneficial. Similarly, a diet high in complex carbohydrates and low in fats and sugars will improve one's overall health. Whether Edelberg's program can indeed "cure" such varied ailments as irritable bowel syndrome, migraines, and fibromyalgia is debatable, but his recommendations are sure to improve readers' underlying health and mental outlook. This book will appeal primarily to those comfortable with New Age materials, but it can be useful to others as well. Buy for demand.-Susan B. Hagloch, Tuscarawas Cty. P.L., New Philadelphia, OH Copyright 2005 Reed Business Information.

Stronger ABS and Back or Reflexology Card Deck

2009-01-11T18:12:00.000-08:00

Stronger Abs and Back

Author: Dean Brittenham

Build your center of power! Stronger Abs and Back shows how to develop the body's most important source of energy and support - its core muscle groups. The abdominal and back muscles form the foundation for enhanced fitness and athletic performance. Featuring 165 exercises and packed with training advice, this illustrated guide is your training manual to rock-hard abs and strong supportive back muscles that prevent low back injury and pain. Stronger Abs and Back is for athletes and fitness enthusiasts who want firm, high-performance bodies.

What People Are Saying

Bud Gretchell
Dean and Greg represent the best in helping elite athletes, weekend participants and fitness exercisers to raise their level of athleticism. This is an excellent guidebook for athletes and fitness enthusiasts.
— Bud Getchell, PhD Professor of Kinesiology Indiana University

Edmund R. Burke
Despite their importance, the abdominals, obliques, and back muscles have been shortchanged in most exercise books. But Stronger Abs and Back, written by two experts, offers nine chapters, over 100 exercises, and many routines to improve sports performance.
— Edmund R. Burke, PhD Director of Exercise Science Program University of Colorado at Colorado Springs

Paul Roetert
This is an extremely practical guide to training the body's midsection. It's a must for athletes at every level from weekend warriors to elite competitors. A great resource for both injury prevention and performance enhancement.
— E. Paul Roetert, PhD Sport Science Administrator United States Tennis Association

Book about: Modern Methods for Quality Control and Improvement or After Revolution

Reflexology Card Deck: 50 Reflex Points on the Hands and Feet That Relieve Pain, Create Vitality, and Promote Healing

Author: Skye Alexander

According to he ancient art of Reflexology, the body's organs experience illness when they receive the wrong signals from the brain. By pressing "reflex" points on the feet, however, you can interrupt the body's misguided instructions, and stimulate the body to naturally heal itself.

The Reflexology Card Deck is a convenient tool that will guide you in the art of healing yourself and others through reflexology. The deck features fifty specific foot points and explains—in straightforward terms—what physical and metaphysical healing benefits they have.

Use the cards in order or shuffle them up for a session of full-body revitalization!

Depression and Globalization or Pilates

2009-01-11T09:11:00.000-08:00

Depression and Globalization: The Politics of Mental Health in the 21st Century

Author: Carl Walker

Depression and Globalisation is an important academic text on the political aspects of depression, specifically the relationship between globalisation and depression. In this text Dr. Walker reestablishes the link between mental health research and treatment, along with the political and economical influences outside the world of academic and clinical mental health. Overall, this book will accomplish the task of how closely and inextricably linked these diverse fields are and the way they operate together to produce not only a cultural representation of mental illness but influence the extent and type of mental distress in the 21st century.

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Reviewer:Steven T. Herron, MD(University of Arizona Health Sciences Center)
Description:Written by an author attempting to "think outside the box," this book is a personal treatise of depression and its relation to political and social events, especially in the United Kingdom and the United States since the late 1970s and early 1980s.
Purpose:The author attempts to illustrate the importance of depression (and by association, other mental health issues) in "the context of its political and economic history" in order to "redress the balance that has contributed to (depressions) shifting precipitously close to a psychiatric epidemic."
Audience:This book might appeal to those interested in the history of mental illness (mainly depression) and its relation to global events, including sociopolitical changes occurring constantly throughout the world.
Features:Void of any tables, graphs, photographs, or other common, visually appealing breaks, this book suffers from its bland appearance and seemingly endless prose. Even the transitions between chapters can be easily missed unless the reader is paying particularly close attention. The book ends with slightly over 200 references, many timely, though more than a few are more than 10 years old.
Assessment:There are few books I am aware of with this unique focus on the relationship of global socioeconomic and political changes to depression and its impact on society. And while ideas about these theories should be openly discussed, it is unclear if these concepts are necessarily ripe for publication. An author's perspective, providedwithout substantial fact, becomes mostly conjecture that may or may not be well founded. Fortunately, to his credit, the author recognizes the limitations of his ideas and acknowledges them at the outset. As a result, this book should be used more as a starting point for discussion and further research, and less as text based on settled fact.

Preface     vii
Acknowledgments     xiii
Depression
What Is Depression?     3
The Stigma of Depression: History and Context     31
Globalization
The New Right and the 1980s     61
Globalization: Definitions and Debates     96
Mental Health
The Structures of Society and Depression     133
The Mental Health Sciences and the Depression Industry     158
Depression and the Future     182
References     190
Index     199

Go to: Olives Dessert Table or Magic of Provence

Pilates: Personal Trainer, Getting Started with Stretching

Author: Michael King

Use this beginner level workout as a starting point to increase your mobility and improve your fitness. Safe and effective, the low-impact stretches in this book will gradually build your strength as they increase your flexibility, preparing you for more challenging Pilates movements.

The New Glucose Revolution Low GI Guide to the Metabolic Syndrome and Your Heart or Acupuncture

2009-01-10T21:09:00.000-08:00

The New Glucose Revolution Low GI Guide to the Metabolic Syndrome and Your Heart

Author: Dr Jennie Brand Miller

Written by the leading authorities on the Glycemic Index, The New Glucose Revolution Guide to the Metabolic Syndrome and Your Heart provides readers with the most up-to-date information about using the GI to reduce their risk of having a heart attack. It explains the importance of slowly digested, low-GI carbohydrates, and offers important dietary guidelines for managing blood glucose levels, controlling insulin sensitivity, and losing weight. Also included is a seven-day meal plan and the GI values for hundreds of foods and beverages.

Acupuncture: A Viable Medical Alternative

Author: Marie E Cargill

"It will be an eye opener for the public to see that acupuncture is widely practiced and that research in this area is going on . . . all over the world . . . It has been proven many times . . . that acupuncture can work in many cases where conventional medicine has failed." Nelly Tsiving, licensed acupuncturist Throughout history, acupuncture has provided painless, low-cost, non-invasive relief for conditions ranging from back pain and headaches to cancer and AIDS. As Americans seek viable, cost-effective health care alternatives, the benefits of acupuncture are gaining new respect in the West. In this guide, Marie Cargill, a licensed acupuncturist, de-mystifies acupuncture, explaining: * how and why acupuncture works * how acupuncture is effective in most major medical specializations * what you can expect from a visit to the acupuncturist Detailed, direct, and easy-to-follow, Acupuncture will persuade skeptics of the potential for this effective approach to healing.

	Preface
	Acknowledgments
	Introduction: My Path to Acupuncture	3
Ch. 1	What Is Acupuncture?	9
Ch. 2	A Visit to an Acupuncturist	19
Ch. 3	How Acupuncture Works from a Chinese View	25
Ch. 4	How Acupuncture Works from a Western View	37
Ch. 5	Release From Pain	47
Ch. 6	Acupuncture Anesthesia	57
Ch. 7	Scalp and Ear Acupuncture: The Repair of the Brain and Nervous System	63
Ch. 8	Repair of Orthopedic Injury: Chinese Hit Medicine	71
Ch. 9	Internal Medicine	77
Ch. 10	Cancer	85
Ch. 11	The Immune System and Acupuncture	91
Ch. 12	Gynecology and Obstetrics	101
Ch. 13	Pediatric Medicine	111
Ch. 14	Veterinary Medicine	121
Ch. 15	Overcoming Addictions Through Acupuncture	129
Ch. 16	Acupuncture and Mental Health	137
Ch. 17	The Legal Status of Acupuncture	147
Ch. 18	The Future of Acupuncture	153
	Appendix Acupuncture Resource Directory	165
	Selected Bibliography	167
	Index	171

Macular Degeneration or Curas de la Cocina Latina

2009-01-10T11:07:00.000-08:00

Macular Degeneration: The Complete Guide to Saving and Maximizing Your Sight

Author: Lylas G Mogk

More than fifteen million Americans have age-related macular degeneration (AMD), and the disease will strike 200,000 more people this year. It is the most prevalent cause of vision loss in the western world. Dr. Lylas Mogk, the founding director of the Visual Rehabilitation and Research Center of the Henry Ford Health System, has a unique professional and personal understanding of AMD. A doctor and loving daughter of a parent with this frightening though manageable condition, Mogk here explains exactly what it is and how to limit its effect on your life.

	Acknowledgments	xix
	Introduction: My Family's Story	1
Part I	Understanding AMD
Chapter 1	What Is AMD? A Portrait	9
Chapter 2	Medical Treatments, Research, and New Discoveries	42
Chapter 3	Genes, Greens, and Oils: The Causes, Prevention, and Natural Treatment of AMD	88
Chapter 4	New Gourmet Greens: Recipes for Your Eyes	132
Part II	Experiencing AMD
Chapter 5	I Am Not Blind: The Shock of AMD	155
Chapter 6	With the Heart One Sees Rightly: Living Fully with AMD	182
Chapter 7	Sixteen Tips for Family and Friends	225
Chapter 8	I See Purple Flowers Everywhere: The Many Visions of Charles Bonnet Syndrome	236
Part III	Addressing AMD
Chapter 9	Why Visual Rehabilitation Is Right for You	255
Chapter 10	Making Things Brighter: Lighting	264
Chapter 11	Your Reading Workshop	276
Chapter 12	Making Things Bigger: Magnifiers, Telescopes, and Computers	298
Chapter 13	Saving Sight on the Road: Driving, Alternatives, and Traveling	337
Chapter 14	Saving Sight at Home and in Your Community	362
Part IV	Appendixes and Index
Appendix A	Macular Degeneration Organizations, Finding Visual Rehabilitation Programs in Your Area, On-line Communities, and Memoirs by People with Vision Loss	403
Appendix B	Reading, Watching, and Listening	410
Appendix C	The Best Low-Vision Product Catalogs, and CCTVs, Computers, and Software	422
Appendix D	Driving, Civil Rights, Tax Benefits, and Donations and Bequests	429
Appendix E	Research Updates and Nutrition Studies	434
Appendix F	Canada and Canadians with AMD	436
	Index	441
	About the Authors	457

Curas de la Cocina Latina: Desde El Aguacate Hasta la Yuca, la Guia Maxima Al Poder Curativo de la Nutricion

Author: Prevention Health Books

Curas de lo Cocina Latina: Desde el Aguacate Hasta la Yuca, la Guía Máxima del Poder Curativo de la Nutrición

Los alimentos siempre han sido remedios importantes en los hogares de Latinoamérica. Por cientos de años, abuelitas y madres han tratado una gran variedad de afecciones con alimentos tan sencillos como al ajo, la miel, las papas ya los tomates (jitomates).

Estas curas caseras latinas nos intrigaron, y por tanto nosotros, los editores de la renombrada revista de salud Prevention, empezamos a investigar los alimentos típicos de Latinoamérica en busca de más remedios naturales.

Y lo que encontramos fue realmente asombroso: 20 alimentos que sirven para prevenir o tratar 63 males, desde problemas comunes como cardenales y dolor de estómago a enfermedades serias como cáncer, enfermedades cardíacas y derrames cerebrales. Además, descubrimos más de 100 alimentos que tratan o protegen contra las afecciones que más afectan a los latinos, entre ellos asma, colesterol alto, diabetes, presión alta, sobrepeso y úlceras. Y estas "medicinas" no sólo son económicas y fáciles de conseguir, sino también son riquísimas y por lo general no tienen efectos secundarios.

Lo mejor de todo es que las recomendaciones de Curas de la cocina latina son todas aprobadas por médicos, nutriólogos e investigadores de la nutrición del mundo entero. Nosotros los entrevistamos y además revisamos estudios realizados sobre los alimentos latinos por más de un año, editando eltexto cuidadosamente para brindarle sólo las comidas más efectivas y sabrosas. He aquí una muestra de la "carta de curas" que ofrece este libro:

21 comidas que ayudan a controlar la diabetes (página 141)
La fruta que baja el colesterol y la presión alta (página 3)
10 nutrientes milagrosos que pueden prevenir el cáncer (página 45)
El jugo que controla el asma (página 123)
Las mejores comidas para bajar de peso (página 164)

Pues, nada más queda excepto poner la mesa, sentarse y premiar tanto su paladar como su cuerpo. ¡Buen provecho!

First Aid or The Female Body in Mind

2009-01-10T00:06:00.000-08:00

First Aid

Author: Alton L Thygerson

First Aid, is a dynamic course for those who want first aid training without the CPR and AED component.

Book review: The Trans Fat Free Kitchen or Havana Salsa

The Female Body in Mind

Author: Mervat Nasser

The Female Body in Mind introduces new ways of thinking about issues of women's mental health assessment and treatment. Its multidisciplinary approach incorporates social, psychological, biological and philosophical perspectives on the female body. The contributions, from notable academics in the field of women's mental health, examine the relationship between women's bodies, society and culture, demonstrating how the body has become a platform for women's expression of their distress and anguish. The book is divided into six sections, all centred on the theme of the body, covering: The body at risk. The hurting body. The reproductive body. The interactive body. Body-sensitive therapies. The body on my mind. All professionals involved in women's mental health will welcome this exploration of the complexities involved in the relationship between women's bodies and their mental health.

Contributors     viii
Preface     xi
Acknowledgment     xiv
The body in question     xv
The body at risk     1
At risk by reason of gender   Helen Malson   Mervat Nasser     3
(Re)figuring identities: My body is what I am   Finn Skarderud   Mervat Nasser     17
The hurting body     29
Deliberate self harm   Jane Bunclark     31
Psychological trauma and post-traumatic stress disorder   Walter Busuttil     41
The trauma of self starvation: Eating disorders and body image   Janet Treasure     57
Breast cancer and body image   Stirling Moorey     72
The reproductive body     91
Women's bodies: Natural history and biological programming   Dora Kohen     93
"On being a mother": Motherhood and mental health   Karen Baistow     104
Sad motherhood: An overview of perinatal affective disorders   Kirsten Patrick   Veronica O'Keane     119
Women who kill their babies   Sarah Davenport   Sandra Flynn   Jenny Shaw     132
The interactive body     147
Society and women's distress   Tirril Harris     149
When the personal gets in the way of the (inter)personal   Tennyson Lee     162
Care and blame: The dialectic of caring   Joanna Murray     178
Concepts of body and self in minority groups   Mervat Nasser   Dinesh Bhugra   Vanessa Chow     192
Body-sensitive therapies     203
Feminist therapies   Melanie Katzman   Mervat Nasser   Greta Noordenbos     205
Self-help and healing narratives   Ulrike Schmidt   Varinia Sanchez-Ortiz     214
Dialectical behaviour therapy: A treatment for borderline personality disorder   Bob Palmer   Debbie Whight     228
Gender and psychopharmacology   Ruth I. Ohlsen   Lyn S. Pilowsky     238
The body on my mind     253
Do women need specific services?   Janet Davies   Sue Waterhouse     255
Gender-sensitive education and gender competence training: The perspective of the Royal College of Psychiatrists and beyond   Rosalind Ramsay   Nisha Dogra     266
Index     280

Yoga of Heart or The Fibromyalgia Nutrition Guide

2009-01-09T15:05:00.000-08:00

Yoga of Heart: The Healing Power of Intimate Connection

Author: Mark Whitwell

Mark Whitwell lives in the United States and New Zealand. He is resident teacher at Sacred Movement Center for Yoga and Healing in Los Angeles and has spent a lifetime studying the traditions to bring them alive and make them useful.

Book review: Oracle Database 11g PL SQL Programming or SOA in Practice

The Fibromyalgia Nutrition Guide

Author: Joe M Elrod

For those suffering from fibromyalgia, this practical guide demonstrating to use how nutritional means to effectively relieve the symptoms of fibromyalgia is a valuable tool Authors Joe M. Elrod, Ph.D., and Mary. Moeller bring their expertise to this book (Dr. Elrod has extensive experience in exercise physiology and related areas, and Ms. Moeller is a recovered fibromyalgia sufferer). The basics of nutrition, diet and how the body functions, combined with more than 100 easy and healthy recipes and menu plans, and practical information on herbal and nutritional supplements, all result in an invaluable tool to effectively overcoming fibromyalgia.

I Hate to Exercise Book for People with Diabetes or The South Beach Diet

2009-01-09T03:03:00.000-08:00

I Hate to Exercise Book for People with Diabetes: Turn Everyday Home Activities into a Low-Impact Fitness Plan You'll Love

Author: Charlotte Hayes

The Easy, Gentle Road to Fitness

The “I Hate to Exercise” Book for People with Diabetes is made foryou—especially if you find it difficult to get-going on exercise. This book focuses oneasing into physical activity and incorporating physical activityinto your daily routine. This new edition emphasizes lowimpactactivities that are perfect if you're older, and a newchapter on walking and on exercising for healthy aging makesthis a must-have for you.

The South Beach Diet: The Delicious, Doctor-Designed, Foolproof Plan for Fast and Healthy Weight Loss

Author: Arthur Agatston

For years, cardiologist Arthur Agaston, M.D. urged his patients to lose weight for the sake of their hearts, but every diet was too hard to follow or its restrictions were too harsh. Some were downright dangerous. Nobody seemed to be able to stick with low-fat regimens for any length of time. And a diet is useless if you can't stick with it.

So Dr. Agaston developed his own. The South Beach Diet isn't complicated, and it doesn't require that you go hungry. You'll enjoy normal-size helpings of meat, poultry, and fish. You'll also eat eggs, cheese, nuts, and vegetables. Snacks are required. You'll learn to avoid the bad carbs, like white flour, white sugar, and baked potatoes. Best of all, you'll lose that stubborn belly fat first!

Dr. Agaston's diet has produced consistently dramatic results (8 to 13 pounds lost in the first 2 weeks!) and has become a media sensation in South Florida. Now you, too, can join the ranks of the fit and fabulous with The South Beach Diet.

Publishers Weekly

Despite the glitzy title, this is one of the more appealing diet books among the new "anti-carb" programs. Agatston, a doctor based at Miami Beach's Mt. Sinai Medical Center, found that his patients not only were unable to stay on various popular diets but their cholesterol and blood sugar levels remained dangerously high after trying these plans. The doctor chose to alter his own diet-first avoiding all carbohydrates and fruit and then reintroducing these foods in moderation. Feeling better and losing weight, he then consulted a nutritionist to modify his strategy to devise a sound method for his patients. The South Beach diet begins with a somewhat restrictive two-week program, generally producing a weight loss of from eight to 13 pounds. The initial phase may be difficult for those who crave bread, pasta and fruit. But there are still choices, and snacks (cheese, hummus, vegetables) are a necessary part of the diet. People shouldn't feel hungry on this part of the diet, stresses the author. The second phase offers somewhat more choices, including whole wheat bread and other selected carbohydrates. Agatston advocates combining the "bad" with the "good." For example, take whole wheat bread and dip it into olive oil, rather than using butter. Eat a very small amount of pasta with lots of vegetables, meat and healthy oils. Complete meal plans along with simple recipes comprise roughly half the book. Of course, there's no perfect diet that works for everyone but the enthusiasm of the conversational tone and the inviting manner make the book more appealing than many other diet tomes. (Apr.) Copyright 2003 Cahners Business Information.

The Secret History of the War on Cancer or Against Depression

2009-01-08T18:02:00.000-08:00

The Secret History of the War on Cancer

Author: Devra Davis

From the National Book Award finalist, author of When Smoke Ran Like Water, a searing, haunting and deeply personal account of the War on Cancer.

The War on Cancer set out to find, treat, and cure a disease. Left untouched were many of the things known to cause cancer, including tobacco, the workplace, radiation, or the global environment. Proof of how the world in which we live and work affects whether we get cancer was either overlooked or suppressed.

This has been no accident.

The War on Cancer was run by leaders of industries that made cancer-causing products, and sometimes also profited from drugs and technologies for finding and treating the disease. Filled with compelling personalities and never-before-revealed information,

The Secret History of the War on Cancer shows how we began fighting the wrong war, with the wrong weapons, against the wrong enemies-a legacy that persists to this day.

This is the gripping story of a major public health effort diverted and distorted for private gain.

A portion of the profits from this book will go to support research on cancer prevention.

The Washington Post - David Oshinsky

While much of this may sound familiar to a moderately informed reader, Davis puts it together in a way that illuminates the underbelly of medical research…the best watchdogs are often the most obsessive, using shock and alarm as a prelude to discussion. And for many readers of The Secret History of the War on Cancer, I suspect, Devra Davis is a natural for this role.

Kirkus Reviews

Cancer remains such a prolific killer, says the author, because the medical community focuses on treatment rather than prevention of the root causes. Davis (When Smoke Ran Like Water: Tales of Environmental Deception and the Battle Against Pollution, 2002, etc.), an epidemiologist and director of the Center for Environmental Oncology at University of Pittsburgh's Cancer Institute, offers a detailed history of workplace and environmental carcinogens that predates Nixon's "war" on cancer in the '70s. She reminds us of Sir Percival Pott's observations of scrotal cancers in English chimney sweeps, the radiation-induced cancers that followed the discovery of X-rays, the Curies' work with radium and, less well-known, the research of Nazi scientists who linked tobacco to cancer and led officials to discourage Germans from smoking during World War II. The German scientists were pioneers in the new field of epidemiology, which even today is denigrated by some since it involves methods like surveys (unreliable) and statistics (suspect). Much of the text makes for grim but fascinating reading as Davis reviews the tobacco story and describes conditions in steel mills, copper smelters, chemical factories and plastics plants, where workers are exposed to insidious and lethal solvents and agents such as asbestos, benzene, formaldehyde and dioxin. She also immortalizes the many poor people in small towns next to waste dumps or downstream from hugely polluted rivers who died from cancer or whose children suffered birth defects. In almost every case, the offending corporation lied, denied, delayed or bought-off complaints, recruiting the best legal talent and, sad to say, even highly respected scientists.Rather than engage in what has been a fruitless battle of litigation, vengeance and counterproductive legislation, Davis proposes a kind of truth-and-reconciliation approach to get industry and public-health experts mutually involved. But she notes that, unfortunately, it's simply not happening fast enough, and she goes on to raise her own concerns about cell phones, Ritalin and aspartame. One can hope, however, that Davis's book will assure that proper attention is paid.

New interesting textbook: The Painter X Wow Book or Microsoft Access 2003 Forms Reports and Queries

Against Depression

Author: Peter D Kramer

and/or stickers showing their discounted price. More about bargain books

Fix It and Forget It Diabetic Cookbook or Animal Ingredients A to Z

2009-01-08T07:00:00.000-08:00

Fix-It and Forget-It Diabetic Cookbook: Slow Cooker Favorites - To Include Everyone!

Author: Phyllis Pellman Good

Packed with delicious recipes for everyone--including those who have to keep track of food exchanges, carbohydrates, sugars, calories and fats

Publishers Weekly

Wintry weather seems to demand slow-simmered soups and stews, and the bestselling Fix-it and Forget-it series has long been a source for these and other Crock-Pot meals. Good, who edited those homey collections, returns with a useful new diabetic edition. Each of the hundreds of recipes for appetizers, main courses, soups, vegetables, breakfast dishes and snacks comes with a nutritional analysis, and timely health tips are scattered among the recipes. Good also includes a week of sample menus (with nutritional breakdowns), answers the "Ten Most Asked Questions About Diabetes" and gives a brief reading list. Other than that, this book follows the same formula as its predecessors: recipe after recipe from people (mostly women) across the country. Some of the entr es are new, such as Autumn Harvest Pork Loin, with cider, apples and butternut squash, and Chicken Azteca, a savory mix of chicken, black beans, corn and salsa. However, many of the recipes from the original Fix-it and Forget-it are repeated here, verbatim, while others from that volume have been slightly modified to fit diet guidelines. As always with this series, lots of canned soup, frozen vegetables and cake mix go into the slow cooker in the name of ease and convenience; fortunately, those dishes have been lightened up enough so that diabetic cooks can enjoy them, too. (Jan.) Copyright 2005 Reed Business Information.

Animal Ingredients A to Z

Author: EG Smith Collectiv

Animal Ingredients A to Z is the bible for vegetarians, vegans, and caring consumers. More and more, we find our everyday foods containing peculiar -ingredients-many of which are animal derived. As well as a comprehensive listing of animal ingredients, this easy-to-navigate guide contains supplemental information on vegan nutrition, food alternatives, and contact information for animal advocacy groups. Carol Adams, author of The Sexual Politics of Meat and Bruce Friedrich, director of Vegan Outreach at PETA, offer introductions to this newly expanded edition. Finally, consumers can brave the labels at their local market with confidence.

Beautiful Black Hair or Yoga RX

2009-01-07T20:59:00.000-08:00

Beautiful Black Hair: Real Solutions to Real Problems

Author: Shamboosi

Beautiful Black Hair teaches you everything you need to know about: growing your hair long and healthy, stopping your hair from breaking overnight, getting rid of dryness and preventing it forever, applying chemical relaxer properly with no burning ever, choosing the best conditioners for your hair and using a daily maintenance program for maximum effectiveness.

What People Are Saying

Yvonne Rose
Shamboosie has simplified the steps toward having beautiful hair. He has answered so many questions and helped me to understand the best techniques and products for home hair care maintenance. (Yvonne Rose, Co-Author, Is Modeling For You? The Handbook and Guide for the Young Aspiring Black Model)

Ann Burns
In this instructional guide, Shamboosie, a color master consultant, gives helpful tips and simple techniques for achieving beautiful, healthy hair, explaining the do's and don'ts, the whys and why nots of proper care. (Ann Burns, Editor, Library Journal)

Dee Simmons Edelstein
Every model should own this book! Beautiful hair is vital in our business and Shamboosie shows us how we can have it all the time. (Dee Simmons Edelstein, Director, Grace Del Marco Models)

Charlene Carroll
Beautiful Black Hair is a great guide for all women of color. It tells you what to expect at a salon and teaches you how to care for your hair at home between salon visits. (Charlene Carroll, Co-Author, Milady's Standard System of Salon Skills and Owner, Charlene's Hair Salon)

John Blassingame
Very informative! Shamboosie is a legend to the hair industry. (John Blassingame, Publisher, Hype Hair and Today's Black Woman)

Hair – What is It?
It's Growing: Understanding Hair Growth
Beautiful Brown Babies: Children's Hair Care Solutions
The Care Package: Real Solutions that Really Work
Stop The Breakage: Putting an End to Dry Brittle Hair
It's A Natural Thing: Natural Hair, Extensions, Weaves and Wigs
Great Looking Hair Anywhere: How to Have Hair That Looks Great All the Time
The Color of Hair
The System #1: The Sodium Hydroxide Conditioning Lye Relaxer
The System #2
Getting It Together: Rethinking the Hair Care Routine

Interesting book: Luscious Chocolate Desserts or Savannah Style

Yoga Rx: A Step-by-Step Program to Promote Health, Wellness, and Healing for Common Ailments

Author: Larry Payn

East meets West as an assistant dean at the UCLA School of Medecine and a celebrity Yoga instructor show how to use ancient Yoga postures for treating dozens of common ailments.

Yoga has never been hotter in America, and now its benefits are being recognized far beyond the arenas of enlightenment and body sculpting. Yoga RX distills an array of postures into an easy-to-use regimen for anyone seeking relief for anything from back pain to the common cold.

Written by a highly respected professor of medecine and a renowned Yoga teacher and Yoga therapist whose clients include Warren Beatty, Ted Danson, and Dolly Parton, Yoga RX offers a holistic program based on the authors' research into the science of Yoga. Helping readers enhance their chances of disease prevention through increased circulation, strength, flexibility, and concentration, this accessible handbook also covers specific Yoga therapies for treating illnesses such as:

• Arthritis
• Headaches
• PMS
• Insomnia
• Chronic Fatigue Syndrome

In the tradition of The Pilates Body, this step-by-step, illustrated handbook is the ultimate prescription for healing body, mind, and soul.

Author Biography: Larry Payne, Ph.D., is cofounder and director of the International Association of Yoga Therapies and President of the Samata Yoga Center, which serves numerous celebrity clients. He is also cocreator of the yoga curriculum at UCLA School of Medicine and coauthor of Yoga for Dummies. Richard Usatine, M.D., is a professor of clinical family medicine and the cofounder of theYoga curriculum UCLA School of Medicine. He is also a respected author and the recipient of the Association of American Medical Colleges Award for Humanism in Medicine. Both authors reside in Los Angeles.

Publishers Weekly

Amidst a superfluity of enthusiastic but unspecialized "yoga-is-good-for-you" books, this volume stands out by focusing on yoga therapy, a system of using yogic exercises to relieve pain and sickness. The chapters are organized by anatomical system (musculoskeletal, circulatory, endocrine) and describe a sequence of poses to benefit each one. Usatine, a professor at UCLA's medical school, stresses that yoga therapy is a complement to traditional medical care; he begins each section with easy-to-read overviews of human anatomy and physiology, bolstered by practical advice on both Eastern and Western methods of treating ailments. The clarity and confidence of the yoga directions testify to Payne's many years as an instructor. But learning yoga from a book is difficult, and the novice would likely find this particular volume less forgiving than most. The photographs are fairly small, and for the most part, two must suffice for illustrating a multi-step pose. However, for those who practice yoga on a regular basis (and therefore won't need to parse out sun salutation's complex postures) and would like to refine their routines to improve their health, this book may prove a very valuable resource. (Oct.15) Copyright 2003 Cahners Business Information.

Mom I Feel Fat or Feed Your Kids Well

2009-01-07T11:57:00.000-08:00

Mom, I Feel Fat!: Becoming Your Daughter's Ally in Developing a Healthy Body Image

Author: Sharon A Hersh

Never before have our daughters been more concerned and obsessed with the concept of being "fat." From kindergarten on up, girls worry about the size of their stomachs, backsides, and thighs, and even the youngest experiment with dieting and exercise. Much has been written to girls on the challenges they face with regard to body image. But where can a mother turn for advice on how to proactively parent a daughter struggling with--or soon to confront--these insecurities?

You can make a difference.

Whether your daughter is 8 or 16, Mom, I Feel Fat! will help you understand her, the body image issues she will face--from self-esteem to eating disorders--and yourself. Most of all, you'll be encouraged to use the inevitable questions and challenges regarding body image and eating choices to prevent crisis and to strengthen your relationship with your daughter and with God.

Book review: ¡Objetivos!: Como Conseguir Todo Usted Quiere - más Rápido que Usted Alguna vez Pensamiento Posible

Feed Your Kids Well: How to Help Your Child Lose Weight and Get Healthy

Author: Fred Pescatore MD

"I've worked side by side with Dr. Pescatore for many years. In this book—which I heartily recommend—Dr. Pescatore teaches you how to bring health and nutrition to the next generation."—Robert C. Atkins, M.D., author of the multimillion copy bestseller Dr. Atkins' New Diet Revolution.

"Feed Your Kids Well offers a sensible approach to the difficult problem of childhood obesity—and many other children's health problems. Dr. Pescatore provides parents with excellent strategies for dealing with their children in a positive, sensitive way."—Carol Colman, coauthor of the New York Times bestseller The Melatonin Miracle.

"Feed Your Kids Well is an excellent book that explains the importance of a well-balanced diet. It exposes the dangers associated with high-sugar foods and reveals the true cause of childhood obesity."—Joyce and Gene Daoust, authors of 40-30-30 Fat Burning Nutrition.

"I helped nutritionally vet Adelle Davis's book, Let's Have Healthy Children. In my opinion, Feed Your Kids Well replaces that important work."—Fran Gare, nutrition expert, CBS-TV.

Today, one-third of North American children and teenagers are overweight. And despite decades of medical and scientific breakthroughs, the percentage of children with health problems today is the highest in history.

Feed Your Kids Well will be a revelation for millions of worried parents. Dr. Fred Pescatore, who was overweight and asthmatic as a child, brings an empathetic and hopeful tone to this groundbreaking guide to achieving optimum nutrition, ideal health, and self-confidence.

Building on the low-carbohydrate principles of the hugely popularDr. Atkins' New Diet Revolution—which has helped millions of adults lose weight permanently—Dr. Pescatore applies the Atkins Center's proven nutritional program to children and teenagers. Thoroughly tested over years of exhaustive research, his Next Generation Diet is the first health program to recognize that simply applying adult diet plans to children is ineffective—and often dangerous. The author argues that the real culprit behind dietary problems is not fat, but sugars and starches. Feed Your Kids Well brings something new to the table: sane and practical guidance for parents concerned not only about weight loss, but also about general wellness and the prevention of disease—from asthma to ADD, from earaches to allergies.

After explaining how your child's body and metabolism work, Dr. Pescatore clearly outlines a straightforward nutritional lifestyle program that helps parents shape the important building blocks—proteins, fats, and carbohydrates—into complete, well-balanced meals. Packed with easy-to-follow sample menus for every day of the week, this book provides delicious, healthy alternatives. Kids will love the dozens of simple, step-by-step recipes for a variety of dishes, including pancakes with strawberry topping, chicken fingers, beef tacos, fudgy brownie squares, and peanut butter cookies. Some recipes are easy enough for kids to make themselves!

Parents will also learn how to integrate effective nutrition with various vitamin supplements, complementary medical treatments, and a regular exercise program, which can help heal and even prevent childhood ailments. With fascinating case studies, Dr. Pescatore demonstrates how to treat these problems simply by monitoring nutrient deficiencies and sugar overload.

In childhood, the all-important seeds of our adult selves are planted—from our personalities to our eating habits. Feed Your Kids Well helps parents prepare their children for healthy, happy lives.

Library Journal

As might be expected from the medical director of the Atkins Center for Complementary Medicine, this is not your conventional tome on weight loss. Pescatore adapts the Atkins diet for children ages six to 18, targeting sugar and simple carbohydrates as prime contributors not only to obesity but also other childhood ailments such as allergies, diabetes, asthma, and attention deficit disorder (ADD). A brief section on exercise is included, but this is largely a nutrition-focused method, unlike Joseph Piscatella's more traditional Fat-Proof Your Child (Nursing Your Children's Health Collection, LJ 1/98, p. 57-60). Some references lack currency, notably those on ADD as well as a 1975 citation about obesity at the cellular level. Not intended as a do-it-yourself book, this should be used only with a pediatrician's guidance. For larger public library complementary health collections.--Anne C. Tomlin

What People Are Saying

Fran Gare
"I helped nutritionally vet Adelle Davis's book, Let's Have Healthy Children. In my opinion, Feed Your Kids well replaces that important work." -- Nutrition expert, CBS-TV

Robert C. Atkins
"I've worked side by side with Dr. pescatore for many years. In this book -- which I hertily recommend - Dr. Pescatore teaches you how to bring health and nutrition to the next generation." -- Author of the multimillion copy bestseller Dr. Atkins' New Diet Revolution

Carol Colman
"Feed Your Kids Well offers a sensible approach to the difficult problem of childhood obesity -- and many other children's health problems. Dr. Pescatore provides parents with excellent strategies for dealing with their children in a positive, sensitive way." -- coauthor of the New York Times bestseller The Melatonin Miracle

Joyce & Gene Daoust
"Feed Your Kids Well is an excellent book that explains the importance of a well-balanced diet. It exposes the dangers associated with high-sugar foods and reveals the true casue of childhood obesity."' -- Authors of 40-30 Fat Burning Nutrition

UNDERSTANDING THE BASICS OF BETTER HEALTH.
A Personal Story.
The Obesity Epidemic.
Weight, Metabolism, and Self-Esteem.
Sugar Blues.
The Great Fat Myth.
Carbohydrates--Separating Fact from Hype.
THE NEXT GENERATION DIET.
Pre-Diet Instruction Manual.
Unlocking the Mysteries of the Diet.
The New Pyramid Effect.
The Next Generation Diet, Phase 1: Weight Loss for Children of All Ages.
The Next Generation Diet: Ages 6-8.
The Next Generation Diet: Ages 9-12.
The Next Generation Diet: Teenagers.
The Next Generation Diet, Phase 2: The Healthy Step--The General Rules.
The Next Generation Diet, Phase 3: A Lifetime of Healthy Eating.
How to Make the Diet Even More Successful.
THE HEALTH CONNECTION: HOW TO PREVENT DISEASE.
Your Child's Health.
The Insulin Factor and Diabetes.
Syndrome X.
The Great Cholesterol Debate.
Yeast Inflates More Than Bread.
Allergies and Food Sensitivities.
Asthma.
The Common Cold, Earaches, and Other Complaints.
Attention Deficit Disorder and Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder.
Nutrients and Supplements.
Shaping the Future.
THE HEALTHY FITNESS ZONE.
Couch Potatoes Start as Little Spuds.
Demystifying Exercise.
MEAL PLANS AND RECIPES.
Sample Menu Selections.
Recipes.
References.
Index.

The Awakened Heart or Last 15

2009-01-06T23:41:00.000-08:00

The Awakened Heart: Opening Yourself to the Love You Need

Author: Gerald G May

"Integrating the wisdom of ancient mystics and the insights of contemporary thinkers, May examines the spiritual longings that are often hidden and controlled by society's pressures and expectations."—Publishers Weekly

New interesting book: Everything Holiday Cookbook or Deliciously Easy Breads with Herbs

Last 15: A Weight Loss Breakthrough

Author: Joey Shulman

If you have tried to lose weight in the past and are now left frustrated and confused about where to go – you are not alone. With a mere 2 percent of dieters keeping their weight off, the dieting world is missing the mark!

It is time to put an end to quick fix diets that are one dimensional and overly restrictive. The Last 15 is easy to follow, delicious and has been successful for thousands of men and women. Whether it is 5, 15 or 50 pounds – Dr. Joey’s motto is, “Let’s take it off and keep it off for good!”

• Learn how to rev your metabolism and re-set your metabolic code in just 30 days

• Achieve weight loss results (as much as 15 pounds!) in the first month

• Indulge on your food favorite (yes…even bread) without gaining weight

• Find natural methods to control cravings and night time eating

• Hit your goal weight in a healthy and natural fashion and keep in off for good!

Scientifically-accurate and easy-to-use The Last 15 – A Weight-Loss Breakthrough, offers long-term answers while showing you how easy it can be to take the weight off for life.

Queer Eye for the Straight Guy or Accessible Preaching

2009-01-06T13:40:00.000-08:00

Queer Eye for the Straight Guy: The Fab 5's Guide to Looking Better, Cooking Better, Dressing Better, Behaving Better, and Living Better

Author: Ted Allen

Imagine this: Five eminently stylish and hilariously witty gay men -- authoritative experts in food and wine, grooming, decorating, fashion, and culture -- invade your life, assess your strengths and weaknesses, and, in the course of a day, make you better dressed, better groomed, better mannered, and a better cook, living in a better home. All of this is painless (unless you have a really egregious body-hair situation), liberating, and downright fun.

This is what Queer Eye for the Straight Guy does each week on one of the hottest TV shows in memory, as the Fab 5 -- Ted Allen, Kyan Douglas, Thom Filicia, Carson Kressley, and Jai Rodriguez -- turn an everyman frog into an every-girl's-dream prince. And this is what the book offers: the essential "make better" advice from each of the Fab 5. Just like the show, the book focuses on easy but lasting lifestyle transformation -- the tasks, the projects, the modest purchases, and, most important, the new attitudes that immediately make a noticeable difference.

From Kyan's instructions on how often to wash your hair to Carson's explanation of why shirts are the new ties, from Ted's strategies for ordering wine and Thom's suggestions on a better bathroom to Jai's hints on shaking hands, Queer Eye for the Straight Guy is filled with clear, direct advice on the issues that confront every man. But Queer Eye doesn't try to make you dress like Carson or dance like Jai; it's about teaching you how to refine your own personal style, without throwing away your entire closet and buying a whole new everything. It's about helping you realize the best expression of yourself -- the real you.

Queer Eye introduces men to the rewards that women -- and a lot of gay men -- have long reaped by thinking about the day-to-day details that make them look better, feel better, and get more out of life. Many straight men have long felt that these subjects are not for them. Nothing could be sillier. In this book, the Fab 5 set them straight (so to speak).

About the Authors

TED ALLEN is a contributing editor at Esquire and coauthor of the four books generated from the magazine's "Things a Man Should Know" section.

KYAN DOUGLAS was trained at the Aveda Institute and has worked in salons and as a stylist for television and magazines.

THOM FILICIA is the founder of the interior-design company Thom Filicia, Inc., and was named one of the top 100 designers by House Beautiful.

CARSON KRESSLEY is an independent stylist who worked for years at Polo Ralph Lauren, specializing in men's sportswear.

JAI RODRIGUEZ is an actor, singer, and dancer who has performed on and off Broadway.

Publishers Weekly

Complete with sound effects, techno music and an amusing glossary-which defines the Fab Five as "stylish and savvy saviors of straightness"-this audio package possesses all the vibrancy and humor of an episode, as well as some sound advice. In the longest but most useful section, Allen covers everything from the "10 culinary weapons every man should own" (eight-inch chef's knife, 12-inch tongs, etc.) to simple cocktail recipes and dinner menus that are sure to make a date swoon. Listeners should keep a notepad and pen handy for this section, as well as for Kressley's contribution on the dos and don'ts of couture: "Pleated pants are never the answer," but cowboy boots are a closet essential. Douglas's section feels thin at times, but listeners will perk up when he stops talking about unsightly "nose-bush" and moves on to skin care. Filicia, meanwhile, tells people how to spruce up a space by applying "paint-on architecture," and Rodriguez reveals where all the women are hiding and how to impress them ("make it cultural" by going to a play, museum or lecture). The Fab Five succeed in keeping the tone of their readings conversational, and "hip tips" and "straightguy" questions, which are posed in comically exaggerated straight guy voices, lend the audiobook an interactive feel. With its lively dance pace, light humor and bonus q&a, this audiobook is certain to snare fans of the show. Simultaneous release with the Clarkson Potter hardcover. (Feb.) Copyright 2004 Reed Business Information.

School Library Journal

Adult/High School-A witty, yet sound manual based on the hit television show. A chapter is devoted to each star's area of expertise-Ted on food and wine, Kyan on grooming, Thom on decorating, Carson on fashion, and Jai on "culture." Some of the information, such as Ted's mixed-drinks recipes and recommended bar essentials, or Thom's advice on how to redo bathrooms and dining rooms, will be more than teens are currently interested in, but the general recommendations (Ted: "let that anxiety go"; Thom: "understand your space") should at least provoke thinking out of the box. More germane to YAs is Kyan's chapter on hygiene and Carson's smart couture pointers, while Jai's advice on "interacting with humans" is so felicitous that it could be adopted by both sexes. The pages are chock-full of color, including quality photos; "hiptips" and "straightguyFAQ" boxes appear on almost every other page. Each chapter contains one or more lists of five items, such as classics every man should own, elements of a perfect shave, and dishes not to order on a date. A glossary helps the uninitiated understand the meaning of terms from astringent to julienne to the Five's ubiquitous "tszujing." Underneath the humor and the occasional sexual innuendo are the book's strength and appeal: sincere, commonsense advice on how to be "you-only better."-Dori DeSpain, Fairfax County Public Library, VA Copyright 2004 Reed Business Information.

Books about: Microsoft Office Excel 2003 or Oracle 10g

Accessible Preaching: Healing, Disability, and the Word of God

Author: Kathy Black

In A Healing Homiletic: Preaching and Disability, Kathy Black offers a unique and effective approach for preaching about disabilities. By going to the heart of the gospel and drawing on the healing narratives or miracle stories, Black shows how preaching affects the inclusion or exclusion of forty-three million persons with disabilities from our faith communities. A Healing Homiletic provides a new method of preaching about healing, based on Scripture, for understanding the needs of the disability community.

Sometimes I Act Crazy or Just Two More Bites

2009-01-06T02:39:00.000-08:00

Sometimes I Act Crazy: Living with Borderline Personality Disorder

Author: Hal Straus

A source of hope, expert advice, and guidance for people with borderline personality disorder and those who love them

Do you experience frightening, often violent mood swings that make you fear for your sanity? Are you often depressed? Do you engage in self-destructive behaviors such as drug or alcohol abuse, anorexia, compulsive eating, self-cutting, and hair pulling? Do you feel empty inside, or as if you don’t know who you are? Do you dread being alone and fear abandonment? Do you have trouble finishing projects, keeping a job, or forming lasting relationships?

If you or someone you love answered yes to the majority of these questions, there’s a good chance that you or that person suffers from borderline personality disorder, a commonly misunderstood and misdiagnosed psychological problem afflicting tens of millions of people. Princess Diana was one of the most well-known BPD sufferers.

As a source of hope and practical advice for BPD sufferers and those who love them, this new book by Dr. Jerold J. Kreisman and Hal Straus, bestselling authors of I Hate You, Don’t Leave Me, offers proven techniques that help you:

• Manage mood swings

• Develop lasting relationships

• Improve your self-esteem

• Keep negative thoughts at bay

• Control destructive impulses

• Understand your treatment options

• Find professional help

Interesting textbook: Economic Interpretation of the Constitution of the United States or The Mind of the Terrorist

Just Two More Bites!: Helping Picky Eaters Say Yes to Food

Author: Linda D Piett

Turn "Yuck!" into "Yum!" How often do you find yourself begging or bribing your child to eat? Every parent experiences the frustration of picky eating, but how do you know if it's just a passing phase-or cause for concern? Pediatric nutritionist Linda Piette has the answers that will help you solve the frustrating problem of infant, toddler, and preschooler mealtimes. Filled with insightful and inspiring stories of many children's struggles with food, Just Two More Bites! gives concrete help to frustrated parents with real-life answers for how to handle day-to-day food struggles. Inside, Piette will also tell you: • How to make food more appealing to children • Why your child loves a food one day and rejects it the next • How to spot food allergies and digestion problems • Mealtime Do's and Don'ts Just Two More Bites! will revolutionize mealtimes in your home and help you and your child enjoy food and develop a lifetime of healthy eating habits.

Library Journal

Here is a formidable, easy-to-read guide full of great solutions and resources for parents having difficult mealtimes with their picky infants and preschoolers. Piette's many years of experience as a pediatric nutritionist and a dietitian especially shine in her extended coverage of toddlerhood, the age when picky eating manifests itself the most owing to the independence-seeking character of toddlers. Therein lies the great asset of this book-Piette parallels eating habits with developmental psychology, demonstrating how development influences behavior. Parents of "normal" kids-that is, kids not suffering from a disease that prevents them from eating well-should ignore fussy behaviors, not offer different foods every time one is rejected, and should set clear limits about mealtime behaviors, Piette advises. Picky eating is not a problem until growth is affected. That's when parents should seek professional help. Also addressed are parents of children with disabilities. Ultimately, Piette's message of not giving too much importance to food refusal while taking eating seriously is well communicated. Highly recommended for all public libraries.-Maryse Breton, Baldwin P.L., Birmingham, MI Copyright 2006 Reed Business Information.

Coping with Lyme Disease or Raw

2009-01-05T17:37:00.000-08:00

Coping with Lyme Disease: A Practical Guide to Dealing with Diagnosis and Treatment

Author: Denise Lang

Now completely revised and updated-the bible for the thousands who contract Lyme disease each year
Lyme disease, transmitted through the bite of a tick, is one of our nation's fastest-growing epidemics. Since Coping with Lyme Disease was first published in 1993, the number of sufferers afflicted by this debilitating condition has grown alarmingly.
Every chapter has been thoroughly revised and new information about the long-term neurological effects of Lyme disease and congential and chronic versions of the illness has been added.This comprehensive guide includes
- basic prevention tips
- a detailed catalog of the physical and psychological symptoms to look for
- a complete look at the medical and home care options and insurance policies available to patients
- a special discussion of Lyme's effects on women, children, and the elderly
- an expanded resource guide, with listings of news publications, state-by-state support groups, and special family services This fully updated third edition informs readers of the latest medical findings in diagnosing and treating Lyme disease-providing crucial information about newly discovered Lyme-related illnesses, electromagnetic procedures, clinical and antibiotic therapies, and curative nutritional products now on the market. A longtime bestseller, this authoritative book is an essential tool for all Lyme disease sufferers.

	Foreword	xi
	Introduction	1
I.	Recognizing the Varied Aspects of Lyme Disease
1.	Lyme Disease: The Cost in Human Terms	7
2.	Recognizing Symptoms and Seeking Help	24
3.	Co-infections Mean Complications	41
4.	Developing a Therapeutic Alliance	46
5.	Translating Those Tests into English	55
6.	"I'm Not Crazy, I Have Lyme!"	68
7.	The Politics of Diagnosing Lyme Disease	86
II.	Special Ages, Special Problems
8.	The Young Child	107
9.	The Teenager	121
10.	Women	134
11.	The Pregnant Woman	139
12.	The Elders	148
13.	Lyme Disease in Animals	157
III.	Getting Treatment and Support
14.	Treatment: The Long and Short of It	167
15.	Chronic Lyme Disease	184
16.	Home Care Systems: The Modern House Call	190
17.	What's Insurance For?	202
18.	Diet and Nutrition	219
19.	Adjunctive and Supportive Therapies	226
20.	Practical Prevention and Public Health	236
21.	Support and Activism: A Vital Link	249
22.	Conclusion: A Challenge to Fight	261
Appendix A	Glossary of Terms	265
Appendix B	Lyme Disease Support Groups	273
Appendix C	Helpful Links and Websites	297
Appendix D	Active Newsletters	305
	Bibliography	309
	Acknowledgments	321
	Index	323

New interesting book: Teach Yourself Visually or Photoshop Elements 6 for Windows

Raw

Author: Charlie Trotter

CHARLIE TROTTER started cooking professionally in 1982 and opened his Chicago restaurant in 1987. Now one of the world's premier dining destinations, Charlie Trotter's was recently named one of the most influential restaurants of the 20th century by Bon Appйtit. Chef Trotter has authored 10 books and hosts his own cooking show, "Kitchen Sessions with Charlier Trotter."A graduate of the California Culinary Academy, ROXANNE KLEIN has worked at such renowned restaurants as Stars, Square One, the Lark Creek Inn, and Le Verdon in France. Her acclaimed restaurant in Larkspur, California, is exclusively devoted to raw foods.

Antioxidant Save Your Life Cookbook or What Are Old People for

2009-01-05T05:36:00.000-08:00

Antioxidant Save-Your-Life Cookbook: 150 Nutritious and Delicious Recipes

Author: Jane Kinderlehrer

This must-have cookbook is packed with delicious recipes using antioxidant-rich foods that could save your life.

Here are 150 family- and kitchen-tested recipes, loaded with antioxidants to neutralize the damaging effects of free radicals, without sacrificing variety or flavor. Their ingredients are high in vitamins C, E, and A, as well as selenium and beta-carotene. Among the many medical benefits of antioxidants, they provide protection against several types of cancer, Alzheimer's disease, immune disorders, arthritis, diabetes, and aging. With such tempting dishes as Scrumptious Garlic Mashed Potatoes and Pumpkin Pancakes, it's hard to believe these recipes are loaded with ammunition to help readers:
• enhance their immune system
• strengthen their bones
• build up resistance to viral attacks, infections, even allergic reactions
• reinvigorate their love life
• overcome fatigue
• keep blood sugar on an even level
• and much more

Separate chapters cover breakfast; appetizers, side dishes, and snacks; soups and stews; main courses, both meat and vegetarian; dressings, dips, spreads, and vinaigrettes; and desserts. With recipes low in fat and calories, high in fiber and nutrients, containing no white flour, hydrogenated fats, or chemical additives, this is an invaluable addition to the cookbook collection of anyone concerned with living a long and healthy life.

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What Are Old People for?: How Elders Will Save the World

Author: William H Thomas

Drawing from popular culture, history, science, a nd literature, a passionate and persuasive case is made for removing our ageist blinders and seeing old age as a developmental stage of life.

Why Do Men Fall Asleep after Sex or Naturally Delicious Meals for Baby

2009-01-04T20:34:00.000-08:00

Why Do Men Fall Asleep after Sex?

Author: MD Billy Goldberg

The Doctor Is In . . . Again!

Did the mega-bestselling Why Do Men Have Nipples? exhaust your curiosity about stuff odd, icky, kinky, noxious, libidinous, or just plain embarrassing? No, you say? Well, good, because the doctor and his able-bodied buddy are in! Again! Mark Leyner and Billy Goldberg, M.D., now take on the differences between the sexes -- those burning questions like Why doesn't my husband ever listen? or Why does my wife ALWAYS have to pee? And of course, Why do men fall asleep after sex?, plus plenty of others to keep you fully informed.

Full of smart and funny answers to an onslaught of new questions, all in a do-ask-we'll-tell spirit that entertain and teaches you something at the same time, Why Do Men Fall Asleep After Sex? offers the real lowdown on everything everyone wants to know about all things anatomical, medical, sexual, nutritional, animal, and mineral, but would only ask a physician after a few too many, like:

Why do you have a "bionic" sense of smell when you're pregnant?
Does peeing in the shower cure athlete's foot?
Is a dog's mouth clean?
Can you breastfeed with fake boobs?
Does thumb sucking cause buckteeth?
Do your eyebrows grow back if shaved?

Bigger, funnier, and better than ever, Why Do Men Fall Asleep After Sex? proves that in the battle of the sexes, as in most things, a little Q&A is a safe, effective, minimally invasive remedy.

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Naturally Delicious Meals for Baby: Over 150 Fun, Fresh, Easy Recipes to Nourish Your Baby and Toddler

Author: Gerrie Hawes

Learning to eat well and educating the palate are as important for kids as learning their abc's. In Naturally Delicious Meals for Baby, author Gerrie Hawes has created over 150 fabulous organic, easy-to-prepare recipes—ranging from the first taste of puree to tempting toddler meals—that will help parents give their babies the best possible nutritional start in life. Hawes also includes vital information on weaning babies and toddlers, such as: how to spot the signs that show babies are ready to wean; when to introduce certain foods; allergy indicators; ways to encourage good eating habits, and much more. Complete with comprehensive meal planners for each stage and reassuring hints and advice (did you know that fennel is a good remedy for colic?), Naturally Delicious Meals for Baby will show parents how to stimulate their babies' palates so they will develop a love for all kinds of healthy foods and great life-long eating habits.

Mountain Rescue Doctor or The Clear Skin Prescription

2009-01-04T09:33:00.000-08:00

Mountain Rescue Doctor: Wilderness Medicine in the Extremes of Nature

Author: Christopher Van Tilburg

Christopher Van Tilburg, MD is an emergency room physician, ski patrol doctor, emergency wilderness physician, and member of the Hood River Crag Rats, the oldest mountain rescue team in the country. When Dr. Van Tilburg's beeper goes off, the call may take him racing up a mountain peak to rescue an injured hiker, into a blizzard to search for missing skiers, or to a mountain airplane crash scene for body recovery.

Dr. Van Tilburg's work requires a unique combination of emergency medicine, survival skills, agility, and extreme sports. In Mountain Rescue Doctor, Van Tilburg shares personal stories of harrowing and suspenseful rescues and recoveries, including the recent Mount Hood disaster, which claimed the lives of three climbers. Mountain Rescue Doctor is an exhilarating tour through the perils of nature and medicine.

Publishers Weekly

A resident of Hood River, Ore., an emergency room physician and a member of Crag Rats ("the first official volunteer mountain rescue group in the nation"), Van Tilburg (Emergency Survival: A Pocket Guide) has divided his fast-paced account of Mt. Hood rescues by season. In the winter, he explains the dangers of tree wells, patches of loose snow that can snare skiers and snowboarders. One hot Fourth of July, he takes a trek through icy black water in a box canyon, engineering the tricky retrieval of a cliff jumper with a back fracture. Detailing each rescue operation from the first call mobilizing teams of volunteers to grateful notes from the families of those rescued, Van Tilburg also offers snippets of environmental history and outdoor law. For readers who are unfamiliar with the rugged and beautiful Hood River area, he balances its undeniable perils with the joys of its scenic wonders, noting that "the thrill of risk is an inseparable aspect of adventure sport." 8 pages of color photos not seen by PW. (Nov. 13)

Tina Neville - Library Journal

In this fast-paced book, Van Tilburg recounts his experiences as a member of the Crag Rats, a mountain search-and-rescue team operating out of the Mount Hood, OR, area. Started in 1926, the Crag Rats are made up of extremely skilled, highly organized volunteers who face blizzards, darkness, freezing water, and other extreme conditions to help rescue sports enthusiasts who have become lost or injured in the mountains. As a medical doctor, a previously published author (Backcountry Snowboarding; Introducing Your Kids to the Outdoors), and an adventure-sports devotee himself, Van Tilburg is uniquely qualified to describe the fears, excitement, frustration, and rewards of these searches. He examines the high costs of search-and-rescue operations and provides an interesting overview of the debate on whether victims should be held responsible for some of these costs. Young adults will likely enjoy this introduction to the field of wilderness medicine. Filled with adventure and good advice, it is recommended for high school and public libraries.

Go to: Take Care of Yourself or Why We Buy

The Clear Skin Prescription: The Perricone Program to Eliminate Problem Skin at Any Age

Author: Nicholas Perricon

From the #1 New York Times–bestselling author of The Perricone Prescription and The Wrinkle Cure comes a powerful new weapon in the fight for clear and healthy skin. No matter your age, race, or gender, here's everything you need to know about acne –– and how to prevent it.

Long recognized as a pioneer in reversing skin damage caused by aging, board–certified dermatologist and #1 New York Times–bestselling author Nicholas Perricone, M.D., now turns his knowledge and experience toward acne. Although often thought of as an unavoidable teenage problem, in reality millions of adults suffer from this inflammatory disease well into middle age.

The Clear Skin Prescription delivers a complete program that incorporates Dr. Perricone's trademark three–tiered approach (anti–inflammatory diet, targeted acne–fighting nutritional supplements, and breakthrough topical applications) that will help you clear your skin in a matter of days. Not only will you see impossible–to–ignore improvement in your skin, but the program will also help improve your body's overall health and appearance.

Like the #1 bestseller The Perricone Prescription, The Clear Skin Prescription features dramatic before–and–after photos, rock–solid scientific background, and a day–by–day program of meals and exercise. And, Dr. Perricone dispels common medical myths regarding the causes and treatment of acne. By following the Perricone Program of diet, vitamins, topical applications and exercise, you can dramatically reduce the appearance ofblemishes and breakouts and achieve a smoother, clearer complexion within three days –– to look and feel better than you ever thought possible.

Publishers Weekly

	Acknowledgments	xi
	Introduction	1
1	The ABCs of Acne	3
2	Traditional Treatment of Acne-Past and Present	18
3	The Many Faces of Acne	25
4	The Three-Tiered Perricone Clear Skin Program-Tier 1: The Anti-Inflammatory Diet	49
5	The Three-Tiered Perricone Clear Skin Program-Tier 2: Nutritional Supplements	68
6	The Three-Tiered Perricone Clear Skin Program-Tier 3: Topical Anti-Inflammatories	107
7	Acne and Exercise: The Long-Term Solution for Keeping Your Body and Your Face Toned and Clear	120
8	Dr. Perricone's 28-Day Clear Skin Program	150
9	The Acne-Free Future	170
	Appendices
A	Recipes for the Clear Skin Prescription	173
B	Resources	219
C	Glossary	221
	References	233
	Index	239
	Special Bonus Chapter! Dr. Nicholas Perricone Answers Your Most Frequently Asked Complexion Questions	245

Good Night or Living Downstream

2009-01-03T23:31:00.000-08:00

Good Night: The Sleep Doctor's 4-Week Program to Better Sleep and Better Health

Author: Michael Breus

Have you ever tossed and turned the night away, panicking as each hour passed that you will never fall asleep? Have you ever been late for work because you hit the snooze button too many times? Have you ever looked in the mirror and felt you looked older than you are? If so, the promise of Good Night is for you—more sleep, better sleep, healthy sleep.

We live in a sleep-deprived country. In a culture that works more hours and has many more things to do in a day, we're sleeping less and less. We feel it at work, at home, and everywhere else. A good night's sleep is the key to health and beauty—it's the first and most important step on your road to feeling energized and looking your best.

In Good Night, Dr. Michael Breus, Ph.D., the designated sleep expert on WebMD and co- founder of Sound Sleep LLC, outlines a program that shows you how to identify your sleep issues and what you can do about it. Like no other book today, Good Night provides both a solution for you to solve your short-term sleeping problems—getting a good night's sleep tonight—and a 28-night program with the long-term tools that can help you lose weight, look younger, and find more energy every day. You deserve to feel better about yourself and your life, and with this book, you have a plan to make it happen—starting tonight.

About the Author:
Michael Breus is a practicing Ph.D. in clinical psychology with a specialty in sleep disorders. He oversees nine sleep labs across Southern California and Arizona as the senior vice president of Clinical Operations of Phoenix Sleep. In addition to treating more than 5,000 patients every year and training other sleep doctors, he consults with major airlines and hotel chains to provide effective sleep tips for their customers.

Library Journal

Breus, a practicing Ph.D. in clinical psychology with a specialty in sleep disorders, makes clear that although his book mentions disorders-it may indicate when medical attention is needed and contains a chapter on medications and herbal supplements-its focus is on sleep problems that can be "solved through a few lifestyle modifications." He covers topics such as sleep quality and quantity, disordered sleep, caffeine withdrawal effects, and bedroom aesthetics. Case studies help put the issues into context, and there are brief quizzes (e.g., is having a bed partner negatively affecting your sleep?). Detailed "Action Plans" derived from the results of the quizzes help the reader feel more in control. This 28-night program, which incorporates daily advice, is mainly in list form, which makes the guidance easy to follow. Appendixes include examples of sleep diary entries and a list of resource web sites and retail outlets for sleep products. This practical guide to getting better sleep rather than a discussion and analysis of sleep disorder theories is recommended for all consumer health library collections.-Elizabeth J. Eastwood, Mesa P.L., Los Alamos, NM Copyright 2006 Reed Business Information.

Interesting textbook: 12 Day Body Shaping Miracle or Palliative Medicine

Living Downstream: A Scientist's Personal Investigation of Cancer and the Environment

Author: Sandra Steingraber

With this eloquent and impassioned book, biologist and poet Sandra Steingraber shoulders the legacy of Rachel Carson, producing a work about people and land, cancer and the environment, that is as accessible and invaluable as Silent Spring—and potentially as historic.

In her early twenties, Steingraber was afflicted with cancer, a disease that has afflicted other members of her adoptive family. Writing from the twin perspectives of a survivor and a concerned scientist, she traces the high incidence of cancer and the terrifying concentrations of environmental toxins in her native rural Illinois. She goes on to show similar correlation in other communities, such as Boston and Long Island, and throughout the United States, where cancer rates have risen alarmingly since mid-century. At once a deeply moving personal document and a groundbreaking work of scientific detection, Living Downstream will be a touchstone for generations, reminding us of the intimate connection between the health of our bodies and the integrity of our air, land, and water.

"By skillfully weaving a strong personal drama with thorough scientific research, Steingraber tells a compelling story....Well worth reading."—Washington Post

Aromatherapy or The Cardiac Recovery Handbook

2009-01-03T14:30:00.000-08:00

Aromatherapy: Therapeutic Use of Essential Oils for Esthetics and Spa Therapy

Author: Jimm Harrison

Aromatherapy by Jimm Harrison explores the complex and important chemistry and application of essential oils. With alternative and natural therapies becoming a part of daily life, this pertinent topic deserves this complete and informative treatment. Through aromatherapy, the use of essential oils is a creative, versatile, and powerfully effective treatment. This book provides the therapist and enthusiast with the tools and knowledge necessary to understand the complexities of essential oil therapy, and confidently utilize its healing potential. There is also extensive coverage of 33 essential oils allows the reader to know in-depth how these oils should be valued and used in a spa or medical setting. The book carefully notes and explains the many varying descriptions of essential oils that are out there, and presents in detail the reasons why conflicting information exists and how to filter through it. The inclusion of the plant origin of the essential oils in order to more clearly define their healing properties as well as their relationship with human hormonal balance adds dimension to the book. In all, Aromatherapy provides a thorough and accurate essential oils study for the reader, and will remain an invaluable resource in continued practice.

Chapter 1: Holistic Beauty and Skin Care

Chapter 2: Essential Oils and Aromatherapy

Chapter 3: Psyco-Aromatherapy: The Olfactory System and The Effects of Fragrance on Body and Mind

Chapter 4: Discovering Essential Oils

Chapter 5: Essential Oil Biology and Chemistry

Chapter 6: Therapeutic Effects of Essential Oils

Chapter 7: Methods of Application

Chapter 8: Botanical Fatty Acids, Nutrients and Herbs for Clinical Skin Care and Spa Therapy

Chapter 9: Essential Oils for Topical Therapeutic Use in Skin Care

Chapter 10: Therapeutic Cosmetic Formulae and Spa Treatments

Chapter 11: Essential Oil's Synergistic Relationship with Nutrition, Diet and Supplements

Chapter 12: The Holistic Consultation

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The Cardiac Recovery Handbook: The Complete Guide to Life After Heart Attack or Heart Surgery

Author: Paul Kligfield

How long will I be in the hospital? Do I need to give up all my favorite foods? What are the side effects of that medication? Why do I feel so depressed? When can I have sex again? How can I prevent a second heart attack?

Heart surgery or heart attack can be the most frightening experience of your life. Dr. Paul Kligfield, MD, one of the nation's most respected cardiologists, answers all your questions and many more in The Cardiac Recovery Handbook: The Complete Guide to Life After Heart Attack or Heart Surgery. In clear, everyday language, Dr. Kligfield provides a reassuring and easy-to-understand resource for the millions of Americans suffering from heart disease, as well as their families, healthcare providers, and friends.

The Cardiac Recovery Handbook is an invaluable guide through the complexities and confusion surrounding heart disease. It covers all aspects of cardiac recovery–from the initial diagnosis of heart disease to medications and surgical options, from hospitalization to rehabilitation, from diet and exercise to keeping your spirits up.

Packed with vital and authoritative information, The Cardiac Recovery Handbook is your step-by-step guide to getting back your life, healthier than ever.

Stream and Light or Appetite for Profit

2009-01-03T02:28:00.000-08:00

Stream and Light: A Woman's Journey

Author: J R Nakken

In Stream and Light, J. R. Nakken creates happy stories, sad stories, scary stories, but, most of all, stories with the cutting edge of truth. Written over a period of twenty-five years, this collection spans nearly seventy years of personal history, from pre-WWII South Dakota prairie through decline into alcoholism and recovery from same.

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Appetite for Profit: How the Food Industry Undermines Our Health and How to Fight Back

Author: Michele Simon

Over the past two years, concerned Americans have finally begun to ask: Who is to blame for the growing public health crisis of obesity and diet-related illnesses? Is the junk food industry at fault, or is it all just a matter of personal and parental responsibility? How can we fight back with workable solutions?

While much of the attention remains focused at the national policy level, the real story is taking place in states and communities all over the country, where people are attempting to "take back" their food supply from greedy corporations. Too often media accounts of this heated debate portray the food industry as being "part of the solution," missing the behind-the-scenes struggles.

Appetite for Profit describes food industry lobbying, front groups, and other tactics that operate to undermine nutrition policy in schools and elsewhere. It explains how to counter attack. Additionally, this book tells how to see through corporate promises; illustrates the importance of rhetoric to control the debate; informs how to respond; celebrates the unsung heroes in the fight; and provides reliable resources on how to get involved. This enlightening book provides hope with real-life examples of winning strategies and a road map for reform.

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Simon, a health policy expert and law professor, skewers the food industry for undermining the health of Americans with "nutrient deficient factory made pseudofoods." In lawyerly fashion, she explains the ABCs of the business imperative of "Big Food" (Coca-Cola, Kraft Foods and McDonald's, among many others): make short-term profit without regard to the product's nutritional value or societal effects. Permissible tactics, she says, include false advertising, sham "healthy" food initiatives and co-opting the government, press and academia. Simon also argues that food-industry advocates use front groups to attack critics and spread misinformation about nutritional needs. Simon also chastises her fellow food activists for applauding all "steps in the right direction," no matter how inadequate; the press for its passive publication of scientifically dubious industry statements; and the government for abandoning effective regulation of the food industry. Her case made, Simon offers a host of suggestions and a manual-like set of directions to parents and other food activists on how to work with legislatures, school boards and the media to create a "just food system" that is "sustainable, affordable, accessible, and convenient." (Nov.) Copyright 2006 Reed Business Information.

Library Journal

While food is ubiquitously available in our country, nutritious food is difficult to find, and it is becoming increasingly hard to discern the nutritious from the junky. This is exactly what Big Food wants, according to public health attorney Simon (Hastings Coll. of the Law, Univ. of California; founder, Ctr. for Informed Food Choices). This expos of Big Food's unethical behavior and devious marketing strategies is a convincing call to action. Simon, a vegan, does not offer readers advice on changing their diet. Instead, she proffers tips on how to see through corporate rhetoric that does not match with reality and how to protect children from junk-food marketing. Concerned parents will no doubt find this an especially valuable tool. Appendixes provide a glossary to understanding corporate-speak, a guide to industry front-groups, a breakdown of the myths debunked throughout the book, and resources for those who want to effect change. An essential purchase for public health collections, this book is recommended for public and academic libraries as a follow-up to Eric Schlosser's Fast Food Nation and Marion Nestle's Food Politics: How the Food Industry Influences Nutrition and Health. Mindy Rhiger, St. Paul Copyright 2006 Reed Business Information.

Quotable Runner or FDA Regulatory Affairs

2009-01-02T16:27:00.000-08:00

Quotable Runner: Great Moments of Wisdom, Inspiration, Wrongheadedness, and Humor

Author: Mark Will Weber

Contents
Introduction
The Starting Line
Voices from the Midpack (and Elsewhere)
Coaches
Eat, Drink, But Be Wary
Training
Fear
Racing
Records
Cross-Country
Hills
In the Footsteps of Atalanta
The Marathon
The Mile
Mind Over Matter
The International Runner
Pain
The Olympics
Medals and Money
The Finish Line: Retirement
Victories and Defeats
Who's Who

A few of our favorite quotes:

"Bid me run and I will strive with things impossible." -Shakespeare

"Long distance running is particularly good training in perseverance." -Chairman Mao

"Without ice cream there would be darkness and chaos." -Don Kardong

"Mental will is a muscle that needs exercise, like the muscles of the body." -Lynn Jennings

"If you want to win a race you have to go a little berserk." -Bill Rodgers

"Running is the greatest metaphor for life, because you get out of it what you put into it." -Oprah Winfrey "The mile has all the elements of drama." -Roger Bannister

"Mind is everything. Muscle - pieces of rubber. All that I am, I am because of my mind." -Paavo Nurmi

"The will to win means nothing without the will to prepare." -Juma Ikangaa
"Start slowly, then taper off." -Walt Stack

"Records are made to be broken." -Anonymous

Introduction by Mark Will-Weber

Compiling a book of quotations is a bit like prospecting. For long, unrewarded hours you sift through the silt, murk, and bottom mud which comprise the great body of sports literature and journalism-all for that rare nugget of gold.

I began work on The Quotable Runner withoutactually realizing that I was doing it. (I highly recommend this method for any lengthy task if you can arrange it.) The first few hundred quotations that I gathered were used at the bottom of race results, in batches of five or six quotes per race, which I passed on to the cross-country runners at Moravian College in Bethlehem, Pennsylvania. As their coach, I thought it might be a fun way to jazz up the results sheets and inspire the runners to train with diligence and a new spark. Maybe a line from Zatopek, Nurmi, or Benoit would ignite a dre

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...[A] hardcover gift book chock full of witty, pithy and inspirational words about the sport....[such as] "If the Lord had meant man to run, he would have given him four legs, or at least made him late for a bus," Red Smith.

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FDA Regulatory Affairs: A Guide for Prescription Drugs, Medical Devices, and Biologics

Author: Douglas J Pisano
Examines harmonization of the US Federal Food, Drug, and Cosmetic Act with international regulations as they apply to human drug and device development, research, manufacturing, and marketing. The Second Edition focuses on the new drug approval process, cGMPs, GCPs, quality system compliance, and corresponding documentation requirements. Written in a jargon-free style, it draws information from a wide range of resources. It demystifies the inner workings of the FDA and facilitates an understanding of how it operates with respect to compliance and product approval.
FDA Regulatory Affairs:

Table of Contents:
1 Overview of FDA and drug development Josephine C. Babiarz Babiarz, Josephine C. Douglas J. Pisano Pisano, Douglas J. 1
2 What is an IND? Michael R. Hamrell Hamrell, Michael R. 33
3 The new drug application Charles Monahan Monahan, Charles Josephine C. Babiarz Babiarz, Josephine C. 69
4 Meeting with the FDA Alberto Grignolo Grignolo, Alberto 109
5 FDA medical device regulation Barry Sall Sall, Barry 125
6 The development of orphan drugs Tan T. Nguyen Tan, T. Nguyen 167
7 CMC sections of regulatory filings and CMC regulatory compliance during investigational and postapproval stages Prabu Nambiar Nambiar, Prabu Steven R. Koepke Koepke, Steven R. 187
8 Overview of the GxPs for the regulatory professional Bob Buckley Buckley, Bob Robert Blanks Blanks, Robert 213
9 FDA regulation of the advertising and promotion of prescription drugs, biologics, and medical devices Karen L. Drake Drake, Karen L. 267
10 Electronic submissions - a guide for electronic regulatory submissions to FDA Shylendra Kumar Kumar, Shylendra Yolanda Hall Hall, Yolanda Vahe Ghahraman Ghahraman, Vahe 289
11 The practice of regulatory affairs David S. Mantus Mantus, David S. 351
12 A primer of drug/device law : what's the law and how do I find it? Josephine C. Babiarz Babiarz, Josephine C. 369
13 FDA advisory committees Christina A. McCarthy McCarthy, Christina A. David S. Mantus Mantus, David S. 397
14 Biologics Timothy A. Keutzer Keutzer, Timothy A. 417
Index 435

The Gift A Runners Story or Users Guide to Brain Boosting Supplements

2009-01-01T09:01:00.000-08:00

The Gift - A Runner's Story

Author: Paul Maurer
"The Gift - A Runner's Story" is a newly released novel that centers on runner Brett Rodgers and his quest for personal and athletic redemption. The storyline embraces the trials and tribulations of a world-class distance runner,while masterfully blending in the long and colorful history of competitive running. With a thoughtful and poignant conclusion, "The Gift" leads to the undeniable truth that regrets from an unfulfilled youth can shadow ones soul for a lifetime.

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User's Guide to Brain-Boosting Supplements: Learn About the Vitamins and Other Nutrients That Can Boost Your Memory and End Mental Fuzziness

Author: James J Gormley
You know that eating the right foods and taking nutritional supplements can make a big difference in your health. But like a lot of people, you have questions -- and need answers that you can understand and that get right to the point. Which vitamins or herbs are best? What foods should you eat? The Basic Health Publications User's Guide Series of pocket-size health guides tell you everything you need to know about foods, supplements, and the simple steps to follow for feeling better.
In the User's Guide to Brain-Boosting Supplements, leading nutritionist Shari Lieberman teams up with top nutrition writer James Gormley to describe the best brain-boosting dietary supplements -- including vitamin E, amino acids, huperzine A, and acetyl-L-carnitine -- and how to use them safely and effectively to achieve optimum brain power.

Table of Contents:
Introduction 1
1. What Brain-Boosting Supplements Can Help Us Achieve 5
2. Antioxidant Vitamins 11
3. B Vitamins 25
4. Alpha Lipoic Acid and Acetyl-L-Carnitine 33
5. Herbs 41
6. Specialized Supplements 51
7. Training Your Brain 57
8. Physical Activity and Diet 67
9. Choosing the Right Brain-Boosting Supplements 75
Conclusion 79
Selected References 81
Other Books and Resources 85
Index 87

Intervention or Corinne T Netzer Carbohydrate and Fiber Counter

2008-12-31T23:00:00.000-08:00

Intervention: How to Help Someone Who Doesn't Want Help

Author: Vernon E Johnson
Johnson Institute
Helping those who don't want help.
In Intervention: How To Help Someone Who Doesn't Want Help, Dr. Vernon Johnson describes the process that has successfully motivated thousands of chemically dependent people to accept help. In simple terms, this book shows how chemical dependency affects those around the addicted person, and teaches concerned people how to help and how to do it right.

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Corinne T. Netzer Carbohydrate and Fiber Counter

Author: Corinne T Netzer
If you’re like the millions of Americans who are trying to eat right and stay healthy, you know how important it is to keep track of the fiber and carbohydrate grams in your diet. After all, total carbs minus fiber = net carbs.With this all-new reference from bestselling expert Corinne T. Netzer, you’ll get the most authoritative nutritional information available on the foods you eat every day. From the latest fast-food items to ethnic entrées, from gourmet and health foods to carb-controlled pastas and high-fiber baked goods, here are the latest, most accurate counts on a vast array of new products and old favorites, brand-name and generic foods.

So whether you’re reaching for a preworkout snack or navigating the supermarket or health food store aisles, whether you’re trying to control your carbs or boost your fiber, here is the book that helps you make informed choices about the foods you eat–it’s the ultimate reference for the health-conscious consumer!

Brain Injury Medicine or Perspectives in Nutrition

2008-12-31T13:59:00.000-08:00

Brain Injury Medicine

Author: Nathan Zasler
Brain Injury Medicine: Principles and Practice is a comprehensive guide to all aspects of the management issues involved in caring for the person with brain injury - from early diagnosis and evaluation through the post-acute period and rehabilitation. It is the definitive core text needed by all practitioners in this area, including physiatrists, neurologists, psychologists, nurses, and other health care professionals.
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Reviewer: Felise S. Zollman, MD(Rehabilitation Institute of Chicago)
Description: This is a comprehensive collaborative textbook that addresses all aspects of brain injury medicine, from acute injury management through rehabilitation and community reintegration.
Purpose: The authors assert that the book ""is designed as a comprehensive text for all clinicians dealing with the assessment, management, and rehabilitation of patients with traumatic brain injury (TBI) from 'coma to community.'"" To the extent that this book meets those goals, this is a much-needed and welcome addition to the brain injury medical literature and, in fact, in most respects, the primary aim is met. This book serves as an excellent comprehensive clearinghouse for state-of-the-art knowledge in brain injury medicine today.
Audience: The target audience is ""clinical practitioners..., students and trainees learning about TBI, and other professionals who need to learn more about TBI and its management."" The book serves its intended audience well, although, as might be expected from any large scale collaborative writing effort of this nature, there is a good deal of variability from chapter to chapter in terms of the accessibility of content. The editors themselves, all leaders in the field of brain injury medicine, authored or coauthored 11 of the 66 chapters.
Features: The book does, indeed, cover a comprehensive spectrum of subjects germane to this field. From the epidemiology of head trauma to acute medical management and rehabilitation care, to a focused discussion of those impairments typically associated with head injury (e.g., cognitive andbehavioral issues, motor recovery, medicolegal issues, etc.), this book addresses the myriad of issues unique to this patient population. Most chapters are very well referenced, offering the reader a ready avenue for greater exploration of a given topic if desired. The primary shortcomings are those which could be expected from a first edition collaborative effort of this nature: some redundancy in coverage (e.g., some aspects of epidemiology) and inconsistency of writing style, making some chapters less readily accessible to the reader who is not expert in the specific topic. On the other hand, with few exceptions (such as the chapter, ""Traditional Chinese Medicine Theory in the Mechanism and Treatment of TBI,"" which was authored by a brain injury physician without any asserted specific expertise in Chinese Medicine), the individual chapters have been written by experts in their respective fields. Taken in aggregate, this book's pluses far outweigh these relatively modest minuses.
Assessment: This is a welcome, much-needed addition to the brain injury literature. Anyone caring for brain-injured patients would do well to obtain this book for use as a go-to reference, a teaching tool, and for assistance with the many medical and rehabilitation management issues which face this patient population and the clinicians who care for them.

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Perspectives in Nutrition

Author: Gordon M Wardlaw
Perspectives in Nutrition is an introductory nutrition text appropriate for the majors and mixed majors nutrition courses. This student-focused text presents the major concepts in nutrition including the body's use of food nutrients and diet planning throughout the life cycle. The text places special emphasis on the application of nutrition principles in everyday life by exploring the health consequences of nutrition practices.
Manisha Harisingh Maskay
This third edition provides a comprehensive and lucid overview of the principles of nutrition and their application. This edition includes new features such as critical thinking questions, nutrition focus boxes, and more expert opinions, which enable the reader to grapple with important issues and develop an improved understanding of the complexities of nutrition. The book seeks to support introductory nutrition courses. It presents a range of topics, including the elements of nutrition science, perspectives in current nutrition research, expert opinions on controversial nutrition issues, and an invitation to apply nutrition principles to case studies. It is geared to a diverse body of students majoring in nutrition, health sciences, home economics, and physical education. Medical and dental students would benefit from the case-study approach. This edition has features that will augment learning. Sections on basic chemistry and mathematics in the appendix provide tools to improve understanding of nutrition concepts. The comprehensive glossary, definitions in text margins, and well-designed, strategically placed illustrations will contribute to better comprehension. The expert opinions expose students to leaders in nutrition and assist in the evaluation of scientific evidence. Availability of reliable nutrition resources in the appendix and carefully selected current references at the end of each chapter also furnish avenues to reinforce knowledge. The case studies promote application of nutrition principles to actual situations. The inclusion of cartoons within the text, however, undermines the serious nature of the material and does not add to the quality of this book.Attractive and easy to read, this book successfully melds scientific concepts with practical applications. It enables the reader to develop a clear understanding of complex nutrition concepts. This is an excellent resource for the beginning nutrition student, as a textbook a for an introductory nutrition course, as well as a reliable and clear reference on basic nutrition.
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Reviewer: Dale A. Schoeller, PhD(University of Wisconsin-Madison)
Description: This is the sixth edition of a textbook for undergraduates in an introductory course on human nutrition. The previous edition was published in 2002.
Purpose: The aim is to provide an introduction to basic human nutritional needs and how to select a diet that meets those needs. This is an excellent textbook for students entering a major in nutrition or students wanting to learn the practical aspects of human biology.
Audience: It is assumed that readers have taken freshman chemistry and an introductory course in biology. The level of the book is ideal for college students and provides valuable basic nutrition education to any reader interested in the understanding the basics of human nutrition and nutritional requirements. The author is a well respected nutritionist and experienced educator.
Features: The book can be roughly divided into three sections: the basics of human nutrition including the concept of a healthy diet, food choices, and introductory metabolism; the summary of the nutrients, their actions and requirements; and special nutritional considerations for infancy, pregnancy, lactation, aging, sports and malnutrition. This book is excellent at integrating nutrition with biochemistry, physiology, and medicine in order to provide undergraduates with a basic understanding of the biological rationale for nutrition requirements as well as how to choose a diet that meets those requirements. The book is well illustrated with color drawings that help readers understand the underlying biochemical and physiologic mechanisms. The table ofcontents and index are detailed. The book also has review questions for each chapter as well as inserts from experts in the field that deal with some current theories. There is a wealth of information provided in appendixes, including review material on chemistry and physiology, dietary advice, height and weight evaluation, nutrient requirements, and food composition. The only major shortcoming is that this edition was written before publication of 2005 USDA nutrition guidelines and this is in need of updating.
Assessment: This book accomplishes its goal of providing introductory material on human nutrition for undergraduates. It is an excellent learning tool that integrates human nutrition with the biological sciences and is among the best of the introductory textbooks for undergraduate nutrition because it provides the biological and physiologic basis of human nutrition along with the information on foods and diet.
Booknews
A text intended for students majoring in nutiriton, the health sciences, home economics, nursing, physical education, and other health-related areas. Coverage includes nutrition basics, the energy- yielding nutrients, energy production and balance, the vitamins and minerals, and nutrition in the life cycle. Includes abundant photos and pedagogical trappings. Annotation c. Book News, Inc., Portland, OR (booknews.com)
Rating
5 Stars! from Doody

Table of Contents:
Preface to the Instructor
Preface to the Student
1 What Nourishes You? 1
Expert Opinion: Junk foods of junk diets? 16
2 The Basis of a Healthy Diet 31
Nutrition Perspective: What's on the label? [s.n.]
3 Carbohydrates 69
Expert Opinion: The value of intense sweeteners 96
4 Lipids 107
Expert Opinion: Women and heart disease 128
5 Proteins 151
Expert Opinion: A close look at soybeans 172
6 Digestion and Absorption 183
Expert Opinion: Gastroquackery 202
7 Metabolism 217
Expert Opinion: Molecular biology in nutrition 222
8 Energy Balance 253
Expert Opinion: Do carbohydrates turn into fat? 260
9 Weight Control 293
Expert Opinion: Very-low-calorie diets in the treatment of obesity 316
10 Nutrition for Fitness 331
Expert Opinion: What can a physically active lifestyle promise? 340
11 Eating Disorders 367
Expert Opinion: Eating disorders 382
12 The Fat-Soluble Vitamins 395
Expert Opinion: Given current information, should healthy Americans take antioxidant supplements? 422
13 The Water-Soluble Vitamins 437
Expert Opinion: Some mysteries surrounding vitamin B-6 454
14 Water and the Major Minerals 487
Expert Opinion: Calcium: an under-consumed essential nutrient 516
15 The Trace Minerals 531
Expert Opinion: Chromium: charlatans' delight or nutritionists' concern? 556
16 Pregnancy and Lactation 571
Expert Opinion: Human milk: the ecologically sound way to feed an infant 596
17 Infants, Children, and Teenagers 611
Expert Opinion: Helping children to eat well 636
18 The Adult Years 657
Expert Opinion: What should I eat to live longer? 666
19 Food Safety 697
Expert Opinion: How safe is the American food supply? 720
20 Undernutrition throughout the World 737
Expert Opinion: The human side of hunger and poverty in America 750
App. A: Food composition table A-1
App. B: Chemistry: a tool for understanding nutrition A-75
App. C: Mathematical tools for use in nutrition study A-91
App. D: U.S. Dietary Goals A-93
App. E: Dietary advice for Canadians A-95
App. F: Exchange System lists A-101
App. G: Dietary intake and energy expenditure assessment A-111
App. H: Fatty acids, including omega-3 fatty acids in foods A-121
App. I: Important chemical structures A-125
App. J: Metabolic pathways: glycolysis and the citric acid cycle A-129
App. K: Energy cost of various activities A-131
App. L: Determination of frame size A-133
App. M: Caffeine content of foods A-135
App. N: Carotenoid content of selected fruits and vegetables A-139
App. O: Prenatal weight gain chart A-141
App. P: Common food additives A-143
App. Q: Sources of nutrition information A-145
Answers to Nutrition Awareness Inventories NA-1
Answers to Critical Thinking Questions CT-1
Glossary G-1
Index I-1

Clinical Supervision in Alcohol and Drug Abuse Counseling or Healing Presence

2008-12-31T01:57:00.000-08:00

Clinical Supervision in Alcohol and Drug Abuse Counseling

Author: Archie Brodsky
"The perfect handbook for the clinical supervisor."
—Nancy Waite-O’Brien, director, Education and Training, Betty Ford Center

"An outstanding contribution to the professional well-being of the addiction field."
—Thomas McGovern, editor, Addiction Treatment Quarterly

"Forever useful."
—S. Beckett, education and training coordinator, National Association of Alcohol and Drug Abuse Counselors

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Healing Presence: Curing the Soul through Union with Christ

Author: Leanne Payn
Leanne Payne explains the basis of her counseling ministry--Christ's indwelling presence that brings the power of the incarnation into wounded lives.

	Introduction	6
	Indulge Yourself Weeks 1-14	12
	Feeling Good Weeks 15-28	48
	Relax and Prepare Weeks 29-40	80
	The Birth and Beyond	116
	Resources	140
	Index	142
	Acknowledgments	144

	Introduction	6
1	The art of running	12
2	Developing awareness	32
3	Thinking into movement	52
4	Building the foundations	66
5	Thinking into training	84
6	Thinking into competition	109
7	Injuries - and how to avoid them	134
	How to run well (and avoid running badly)	146
	Bibliography	155
	Index	157
	Picture credits	160

	Acknowledgments
	Foreword to the Vintage Edition
	Prologue
1	trace amounts	1
2	silence	14
3	time	31
4	space	57
5	war	87
6	animals	118
7	earth	148
8	air	173
9	water	189
10	fire	212
11	our bodies, inscribed	235
12	ecological roots	254
	Afterword to the Vintage Edition	273
	Epilogue: exercising your right to know	285
	Source Notes	289
	Index	357

	Introduction	1
1.	What Brain-Boosting Supplements Can Help Us Achieve	5
2.	Antioxidant Vitamins	11
3.	B Vitamins	25
4.	Alpha Lipoic Acid and Acetyl-L-Carnitine	33
5.	Herbs	41
6.	Specialized Supplements	51
7.	Training Your Brain	57
8.	Physical Activity and Diet	67
9.	Choosing the Right Brain-Boosting Supplements	75
	Conclusion	79
	Selected References	81
	Other Books and Resources	85
	Index	87

	Preface to the Instructor
	Preface to the Student
1	What Nourishes You?	1
	Expert Opinion: Junk foods of junk diets?	16
2	The Basis of a Healthy Diet	31
	Nutrition Perspective: What's on the label?	[s.n.]
3	Carbohydrates	69
	Expert Opinion: The value of intense sweeteners	96
4	Lipids	107
	Expert Opinion: Women and heart disease	128
5	Proteins	151
	Expert Opinion: A close look at soybeans	172
6	Digestion and Absorption	183
	Expert Opinion: Gastroquackery	202
7	Metabolism	217
	Expert Opinion: Molecular biology in nutrition	222
8	Energy Balance	253
	Expert Opinion: Do carbohydrates turn into fat?	260
9	Weight Control	293
	Expert Opinion: Very-low-calorie diets in the treatment of obesity	316
10	Nutrition for Fitness	331
	Expert Opinion: What can a physically active lifestyle promise?	340
11	Eating Disorders	367
	Expert Opinion: Eating disorders	382
12	The Fat-Soluble Vitamins	395
	Expert Opinion: Given current information, should healthy Americans take antioxidant supplements?	422
13	The Water-Soluble Vitamins	437
	Expert Opinion: Some mysteries surrounding vitamin B-6	454
14	Water and the Major Minerals	487
	Expert Opinion: Calcium: an under-consumed essential nutrient	516
15	The Trace Minerals	531
	Expert Opinion: Chromium: charlatans' delight or nutritionists' concern?	556
16	Pregnancy and Lactation	571
	Expert Opinion: Human milk: the ecologically sound way to feed an infant	596
17	Infants, Children, and Teenagers	611
	Expert Opinion: Helping children to eat well	636
18	The Adult Years	657
	Expert Opinion: What should I eat to live longer?	666
19	Food Safety	697
	Expert Opinion: How safe is the American food supply?	720
20	Undernutrition throughout the World	737
	Expert Opinion: The human side of hunger and poverty in America	750
	App. A: Food composition table	A-1
	App. B: Chemistry: a tool for understanding nutrition	A-75
	App. C: Mathematical tools for use in nutrition study	A-91
	App. D: U.S. Dietary Goals	A-93
	App. E: Dietary advice for Canadians	A-95
	App. F: Exchange System lists	A-101
	App. G: Dietary intake and energy expenditure assessment	A-111
	App. H: Fatty acids, including omega-3 fatty acids in foods	A-121
	App. I: Important chemical structures	A-125
	App. J: Metabolic pathways: glycolysis and the citric acid cycle	A-129
	App. K: Energy cost of various activities	A-131
	App. L: Determination of frame size	A-133
	App. M: Caffeine content of foods	A-135
	App. N: Carotenoid content of selected fruits and vegetables	A-139
	App. O: Prenatal weight gain chart	A-141
	App. P: Common food additives	A-143
	App. Q: Sources of nutrition information	A-145
	Answers to Nutrition Awareness Inventories	NA-1
	Answers to Critical Thinking Questions	CT-1
	Glossary	G-1
	Index	I-1