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Rejevenezca or Understanding Cancer Therapies

2009-12-05T19:27:00.000-08:00

Rejevenezca (Growing Younger)

Author: Bridget Doherty

Y ahora...

Un plan completo para la mujer que desea rejuvenecer

Si tiene cuarenta y tantos o cincuenta y tantos años de edad, para usted la palabra "envejecer" no tiene el mismo significado que tenía para su mamá o abuela. ¡Qué va! Las mujeres de hoy en día contamos con un arsenal de avances médicos, descubrimientos que paran el reloj en seco. Sin lugar a dudas, usted --igual que millones de mujeres modernas-- puede conservar un aspecto juvenil durante muchos más años que generaciones anteriores. Lo único que necesita es saber cómo hacerlo. Y es precisamente eso lo que aprenderá con este libro.

En Rejuvenezca, los expertos revelan cómo usted puede:

Tonificar su cuerpo aunque sea una mujer de mediana edad
Borrar arrugas y líneas finas
Actualizar su maquillaje para crear un look nuevo y más fresco
Revertir el envejecimiento con suplementos
Vestir con caché y quitarse años
Reavivar el fuego de su vida íntima También aprenderá cómo hacer pequeños cambios en su estilo de vida para prevenir o aliviar muchos de los males que pueden atacar a las mujeres maduras, entre ellos:

Sofocos (bochornos, calentones)
Osteoporosis
Problemas de la memoria
Colesterol alto
Depresión
Diabetes
Problemas para dormir bien
Afecciones inmunitarias
Artritis
Cáncer de mama Y mucho más...

ADEMÁS, ¡leerá las historias personales de mujeres que lograron rejuvenecer!

De Prevention en Españolmagazine, la revista de salud más renombrada del país

	Introduccion	ix
Parte 1	Su plan antienvejecimiento
	No aceptaremos avejentarnos	2
	El menu de la juventud	9
	La soya: aliada alimenticia	23
	Las capsulas del tiempo	28
	El agua: la Fuente de la Juventud	40
	Llegue a su peso ideal	46
	El ejercicio aerobico alarga su vida	55
	La tonificacion: la clave para un cuerpo firme	67
Parte 2	Luzca 10 anos mas joven
	Abajo las arrugas	90
	Nutrientes que cuidan su cutis	102
	Tecnicas para maquillarse mejor que nunca	111
	Revitalice sus ventanas del alma	122
	Opciones de cirugia estetica	130
	Ostente una magnifica melena	140
	Trucos para tener unas unas envidiables	147
	Utilice el color a su favor	151
	El vestuario venceanos	156
Parte 3	El pensamiento antienvejecimiento
	10 claves de la mentalidad joven	166
	Cuidese los sentidos	176
	Mejore su memoria a cualquier edad	183
	Adaptese al cambio con facilidad	190
	Pruebe algo nuevo	197
	Reavive el fuego de la pasion	200
	Recursos relajantes para dormir bien	208
Parte 4	Mejorese y mantengase saludable
	Las razones por las que nos enfermamos	216
	Los secretos de las saludables	223
	Su mejor defensa	233
	Tome su salud en sus manos	245
	Evite las enfermedades	253
Parte 5	Los mejores defensores de los doctores para males graves y menores
	Resfriados, dolor de garganta y gripe	274
	Herpes labial, labios agrietados y problemas de las encias	282
	Asma y enfisema	291
	Depresion	303
	Artritis	313
	Diabetes	323
	Enfermedades cardiacas	333
	Osteoporosis	347
	Menopausia	360
	Enfermedades de transmision sexual	367
	Cancer de mama	375
	Cancer del aparato reproductor	389
	Cancer del pulmon	398
	Cancer colorrectal	408
	Cancer de la piel	419
Parte 6	Como recuperarse de una enfermedad
	Nutra su mente y cuerpo	430
	Recurra a sus reservas de fuerza interna	437
	Renueve su espiritu	443
	Construya un sistema de apoyo	449
	Tiendas de productos naturales	455
	Glosario	459
	Indice de terminos	465

Interesting textbook: Dealing with Darwin or The Leadership Practices Inventory

Understanding Cancer Therapies

Author: Helen S L Chan

Cancer is one of the world's most dreaded diseases. Yet the past two decades have seen major revolutions in cancer therapy and steadily growing hopes for a cure. This book, written in easily understood language, provides an extensive look at the way medical professionals are treating the disease today. Chapters provide: Rationale and principles integral to disease management, Biological basis for different therapies, Explanations of the protocols behind radiation, chemotherapy, drug treatments, and surgery, Logic behind therapies chosen for such different kinds of cancer as leukemia, lymphoma, retinoblastoma, hepatoblastoma, germ cell tumors, soft tissue and bone sarcomas, among others, Information on the most current procedures, Further reading and resources for patients and families. Chapters on clinical practice discuss the differing approaches to cancer in adults and in children. The book closes with a survey of some of the most experimental therapies and the status of the search for a cure.

About the Author:
Helen S. L. Chan, M.B.B.S., F.R.C.P.(C), F.A.A.P., of Toronto, Canada, is a staff hematologist/oncologist and professor at the University of Toronto's Hospital for Sick Children

Breathing Spaces or The 7 Most Effective Ways to Jump Start Your Diet

2009-12-04T15:16:00.000-08:00

Breathing Spaces: Qigong, Psychiatry, and Healing in China

Author: Pheng Cheah

The charismatic form of healing called qigong, based on meditative breathing exercises, has achieved enormous popularity in China during the last two decades. Qigong served a critical social organizational function, as practitioners formed new informal networks, sometimes on an international scale, at a time when China was shifting from state-subsidized medical care to for-profit market medicine. The emergence of new psychological states deemed to be deviant led the Chinese state to "medicalize" certain forms while championing scientific versions of qigong. By contrast, qigong continues to be promoted outside China as a traditional healing practice. Breathing Spaces brings to life the narratives of numerous practitioners, healers, psychiatric patients, doctors, and bureaucrats, revealing the varied and often dramatic ways they cope with market reform and social changes in China.

The 7 Most Effective Ways to Jump-Start Your Diet

Author: Carmel Berman Reingold

Discover the fabulous fat-blasting strategies that can help you shed pounds quickly and safely in 2 to 10 days!

Juicing—Protein Diets— Water Fasting—The Cabbage Soup Diet— Monodieting—Grazing—The Raw Food Diet.

Discover the Secrets of Safe, Quick (Sometimes Overnight!) Weight Loss

Safe. Fast. Effective. Lose 2 to 14 pounds—and keep it off!

Now you can win at weight loss! Whether you want to slim down for a special event or kick off a long-term diet plan, you'll love these 7 fabulous fat-blasting strategies that can help you shed weight almost instantly. Containing over twenty different diets, this unique guide lets you choose the regimen that best fits your taste, temperament, and lifestyle. And since there are no special foods involved, no calorie counting, and sometimes even no cooking, these jump-start plans are easy to follow. So don't wait. Learn the secrets behind The 7 Most Effective Ways to Jump-start Your Diet:

Water fasting—benefits for both body and soul
Protein diets—body chemistry changes that let you eat and eat
Cabbage soup diet— the heart-healthy approach
Juicing—detoxify and cleanse your system while you lose
Raw food diets—boost immunity and bust fat
Monodieting—the magic of eating only one food
Grazing—the little bit that helps you lose a lot

The Argentine diet—No-carb diet—3-day summer fruit diet— Baked potato diet—Grapefruit diet—Plus great recipes and information on supplements, smart eating—And more!

Discovering Homeopathy or Beyond Atkins

2009-12-03T11:05:00.000-08:00

Discovering Homeopathy: Medicine for the 21st Century

Author: Dana Ullman

Dana Ullman, one of the leading advocates of homeopathic medicine, has produced a comprehensive, lucid introduction to this branch of complementary medicine, covering the history and the philosophy of homeopathy as well as scientific evidence supporting its effectiveness for a variety of conditions. A detailed discussion of the effectiveness and the limits of homeopathy in the treatment of infectious disease, allergies, chronic diseases, psychological conditions and dentistry, as well as its applications in pregnancy and labor, women's health, pediatrics and sports medicine follows.

Beyond Atkins: A Healthier, More Balanced Approach to a Low Carbohydrate Way of Eating

Author: Douglas J Markham

It's a fact: Not all carbohydrates are bad for you. Unlike Atkins, South Beach, and other diets, Dr. Douglas Markham's breakthrough health plan is a more comprehensive, sustainable, and satisfying program for weight loss and total-body health.

Dr. Doug's signature Total Health Plan features the More Balanced Approach to low-carb meal programs, along with his 30-minute "Fat Burning" Circuit Training Workout™. This groundbreaking book will allow you to discover:

the safest, most effective way to follow a low-carbohydrate lifestyle
how the kind of food you eat affects your body, your energy level, and your quality of life
why fat does not make you fat
how healthful eating can replace the need for prescription drugs to treat high blood pressure, high cholesterol, and adult-onset diabetes

...and much more. This empowering resource can help you to both lose pounds and maintain your weight; improve your eating habits; enhance your self-image; and lead a healthy, balanced life.

Eating Habits for Cancer Patients or Praying with Another for Healing

2009-12-02T06:54:00.000-08:00

Eating Habits for Cancer Patients: Before, during and after Treatment

Author: Barry Leonard

Helps you learn about your diet needs during treatment for cancer & to help you cope with side effects that may affect eating. Eating the right kinds of foods before, during, & after your treatment can help you feel better & stay stronger. The information reflects the tried-&-true experience of cancer patients & the doctors, nurses, & dietitians who work with them. It is organized in sections that relate to specific stages of cancer treatment. These include: before treatment begins; managing eating problems during treatment; special notes for caregivers; after cancer treatment ends; recipes; special issues; & keeping track of side effects.

Books about: 101 Tips for Staying Healthy with Diabetes or Leaving It at the Office

Praying with Another for Healing

Author: Dennis Linn

An approach to prayer for healing which combines basic information, a twelve session seminar, and additional sessions and techniques.

Fibromyalgia For Dummies or Dynamics of Fitness

2009-12-01T02:42:00.000-08:00

Fibromyalgia For Dummies

Author: Staud

The pain you suffer from fibromyalgia syndrome (FMS) is not in your imagination. FMS is a real medical problem that can be as debilitating and demoralizing as it is mysterious. Fibromyalgia For Dummies, Second Edition, brings you the latest scientific findings on the symptoms and causes of this disease and guides you toward proven, practical steps you can take reduce or eliminate FMS-related pain.

This plain-English guide is fully updated with the latest fibromyalgia treatment options, and evaluations of new medications that have shown great promise in reducing pain. You'll discover how to spot an array of symptoms and their possible causes, work with your physician to develop a treatment plan, and manage your pain at home and in the office. You'll learn how to:

• Identify your FMS trigger points

• Cope with chronic pain and sleep problems

• Find medications that work for you

• Locate a physician who can really help you

• Make healing lifestyle changes

• Use hands-on therapies to alleviate pain

• Find effective over-the-counter and prescription medications

• Choose among alternative therapies and treatments

• Reduce the emotional distress caused by FMS

• Help a child with FMS

Featuring moving and inspiring stories from fellow FMS sufferers who share their stories and offer invaluable tips on working your way back to wellness, Fibromyalgia for Dummies, Second Edition offers serious and sensitive guidance to help you overcome FMS and start being yourself again.

	Introduction	1
	About This Book	2
	Conventions Used in This Book	2
	Foolish Assumptions	3
	How This Book Is Organized	3
	Icons Used in This Book	5
	Where to Go from Here	6
Part I	Fibromyalgia Is the Real Deal: What It Is and Is Not	7
Chapter 1	Yes, Fibromyalgia Is Real	9
	Dumping Your Doubts about the Validity of FMS	9
	Examining the Symptoms, Causes, and Pain Problems Associated with FMS	10
	Considering Who Gets FMS	12
	Looking at Related Medical Problems	12
	Finding a Doctor Who's a "True Believer" in Fibromyalgia	13
	Treating the Problem	14
	Making Lifestyle Changes: Pulling Yourself into a Non-Fibro World	14
	Coping with Fibromyalgia at Home and on the Job	15
	Do You Have Fibromyalgia? A Self-test	17
Chapter 2	Recognizing Key Symptoms of Fibromyalgia	21
	Describing Where It Hurts: Everywhere!	22
	Feeling Extremely Fatigued	24
	Facing Fibro Fog: Mental Malaise	26
	Weathering Your Reactions to Weather	27
	Dealing with Common Sleep Disorders	28
	Experiencing Related Medical Problems	28
Chapter 3	Understanding Possible Causes of Fibromyalgia	37
	What is for Certain About Fibromyalgia	38
	Down But Not Out: Physical Trauma	38
	Catching FMS	42
	Regarding Gulf War Syndrome	45
	Studying Chemical Imbalances	47
	Examining Environmental Causes	49
	Exploring Other Theories	50
	Looking to the Future	54
Chapter 4	Understanding Fibromyalgia Pain	55
	Grasping Pain and Why People Have to Have It	56
	Regarding the Different Kind of Pain That's Fibromyalgia	58
	Working with Your Doctor to Manage FMS Pain	59
Part II	Finding Out If You Have Fibromyalgia	65
Chapter 5	Who Gets Picked to Have Fibromyalgia?	67
	Looking at the Numbers: Who Has FMS?	68
	Wondering Why Women Suffer More from FMS than Men	68
	Considering How FMS Relates to Women's Ages	69
	FMS and Men: It Isn't Just a Woman Thing	71
Chapter 6	Identifying Diseases Often Confused with Fibromyalgia	73
	Understanding the Uncertainty	74
	Chronic Fatigue Syndrome	75
	Myofascial Pain Syndrome	78
	Arthritis	81
	Thyroid Disease	84
	The Other Suspects	86
Chapter 7	Working with a Good Fibromyalgia Doc: You Need a True Believer	91
	Working with Your Primary Care Doctor	92
	Looking Elsewhere for a Doctor: How to Know if It's Time	94
	Considering Types of Specialists	95
	Finding a Good Specialist (Or New Primary Care Doctor)	97
	Interviewing Your Physician Candidate: What's Up, Doc?	100
Chapter 8	Getting Physical: Your Initial Exam and Diagnosis	103
	Diving into Your Medical History: What the Doctor Should Ask You	104
	Volunteering Info if the Doc Doesn't Ask You	105
	Getting All Your Questions Out in the Open	108
	Identifying the Tender Points of Fibromyalgia	109
	Test-ifying About FMS	111
Part III	Getting to Wellness: How Fibromyalgia is Treated	117
Chapter 9	Medicating the Problem: Over-the-Counter Drugs May Help	119
	Examining the Nuts and Bolts of Guaifenesin	120
	Relieving Pain with Painkillers	126
	Warming up to Cold Remedies for FMS	128
	Talking About Topical Remedies	129
Chapter 10	Prescribing Health with Medications	133
	Relaxing Your FMS: Muscle Relaxants	134
	Easing Pain with Painkillers	135
	Reducing Inflammation: NSAIDs	140
	Fighting FMS with Antidepressants	141
	Other Prescribed Medicines for FMS	143
	Opening Your Eyes to Info on Sleep Remedies	146
	Thinking About Future Remedies	147
Chapter 11	Using Hands-On Therapies	149
	Chilling Out! Icing the Pain	149
	Heating Up the Problem: Heat Therapy	151
	Massaging the Problem: Massage Therapy	153
	An Electrifying Solution: TENS	159
	Considering Chiropractors	161
Chapter 12	Considering Alternative Remedies and Treatments	163
	Thinking Through Alternative Remedies	164
	Fighting FMS Naturally with Herbs and Supplements	165
	Pinning Down a Solution: Acupuncture	168
	Beating FMS with Botox Injections	171
	Taking On T'ai Chi	174
	Repelling Magnet Therapy	175
	Smelling Your Way to Health with Aromatherapy	176
Part IV	Lifestyle Changes: What You Can Do on Your Own	177
Chapter 13	Depressurizing Yourself: Controlling the Stress-Eyed Monster	179
	Knowing When You're Too Stressed	180
	Chilling Out with Relaxation Therapy	182
	Stress-busting with Biofeedback Therapy	184
	Mesmerizing the Pain: Hypnotherapy	186
	Meditating, Doing Yoga, and Praying	189
Chapter 14	Sweet Dreams! Combating Sleep Disorders	191
	What is Sleep?	192
	Understanding the Importance of Sleep Stages	193
	Identifying Key Sleep Problems	195
	Analyzing Your Sleep: A Self-test	197
	Adjusting Your Lifestyle to Cope with the Problem	199
	Slipping Into Slumber Using Medications and Other Remedies	201
Chapter 15	Exercising, Losing Weight, and Avoiding Trigger Foods/Drinks	205
	Exercising to Relieve FMS Pain	206
	Exploring Pain-Relieving Exercises	207
	Losing Weight to Decrease Pain and Fatigue	214
	Discovering Dietary Effects: Good Foods/Bad Foods	218
Chapter 16	Coping with Emotions: Your Own	221
	Dealing with Depression	222
	Determining If Your Problem Is Anxiety	223
	Taking Your Emotional Temperature	224
	Finding a Therapist	226
	Treating Emotional Problems with Medication	228
Part V	Living and Working with Fibromyalgia	231
Chapter 17	Working with Fibromyalgia--Or Going on Disability	233
	Explaining Fibromyalgia to Your Boss and Coworkers: Should You?	234
	Deciding Whether You Should Stay at Your Job	236
	Getting Your Insurance Company to Pay for Treatment	238
	Taking the Next Step If FMS Is Disabling	241
	Finding an Attorney to Help You	245
Chapter 18	Helping Loved Ones Deal with Your Fibromyalgia	247
	Understanding How Fibromyalgia Can Affect Your Relationships	248
	Putting Yourself in the Right Frame of Mind	249
	Opening Up for Some Honest Dialogue	250
	Anticipating Difficulties	251
	Knowing How to Respond to "Helpful" Comments	252
	Helping Your Significant Other Cope	253
	Explaining FMS to Your Kids	255
	Joining a Support Group	257
Chapter 19	Helping Someone You Care About Who's Hurting	261
	Understanding Without Feeling Their Pain	262
	Coping with Your Own Emotions	267
	Going to Support Meetings	270
Chapter 20	Parenting a Child with Fibromyalgia	271
	Looking at Fibromyalgia Symptoms in Children	272
	Accurately Diagnosing the Problem	274
	Getting Help for Your Child with Fibromyalgia	275
	Treating a Child with Fibromyalgia	275
	Including Your Children Who Don't Have Fibromyalgia	277
	Working with Your Child's Teacher	277
	Dealing with Jeers from Peers	280
Part VI	The Part of Tens	283
Chapter 21	Ten Ways to Explain Fibromyalgia to Everyone (Even Your Doctor!)	285
Chapter 22	Ten Must-Dos for Everyone with Fibromyalgia	289
Chapter 23	Ten Ways to Beat the Effects of Brain Fog	295
Chapter 24	Ten Myths about Fibromyalgia	299
Part VII	Appendixes	303
Appendix A	Glossary	305
Appendix B	Fibromyalgia Medications	309
Appendix C	Resources and Support	315
	Index	321

Dynamics of Fitness: A Practical Approach

Author: George McGlynn

Concise, yet sufficiently comprehensive guide to evaluating and developing a personal fitness regimen to suit individual needs and interests.

Booknews

Hopper (history, U. of Pittsburgh) traces the life of Kato Shidzue, one of Japan's most powerful female activists and politicians, focusing on her work in the birth control and women's rights movements in the 1920s and 1930s and her career in postwar politics, and exploring her personal life as a wife and mother and her secret liaison with a political labor leader. Includes b&w photos. Annotation c. Book News, Inc., Portland, OR (booknews.com)

Taijiquan Classics or Caring for Kids

2009-11-29T22:32:00.000-08:00

Taijiquan Classics: An Annotated Translation

Author: Barbara Davis

Along with Chinese art, medicine, and philosophy, taijiquan has left the confines of its original culture, and offers health, relaxation, and a method of self-defense to people around the globe. Using the early texts now known as The Taijiquan Classics which have served as a touchstone for t’ai chi practitioners for 150 years, this book explores the fundamental ideas and what they mean to practitioners, students, and scholars. It also incorporates newly discovered sources that address the history of taijiquan and newly translated commentaries by Chen Weiming.

	List of Illustrations
	Acknowledgments
	Preface
	A Brief History of Taijiquan	3
	The History of the Taijiquan Classics	25
	The Language and Literature of the Taijiquan Classics	49
	The Ideas of the Taijiquan Classics	59
	Taijiquan Jing	75
	Taijiquan Treatise	77
	Exposition of Insights into the Thirteen Postures	79
	Thirteen Postures Song	81
	Playing Hands Song	83
	Taijiquan Jing	87
	Taijiquan Treatise	102
	Exposition of Insights into the Thirteen Postures	121
	Thirteen Postures Song	143
	Playing Hands Song	150
	App.: Chinese Texts	153
	Notes	173
	Bibliography	191
	Index	203

Look this: Color Atlas of Allergic Diseases or Pilates Step by Step

Caring for Kids: The Complete Guide to Children's Health

Author: Norman Saunders

A crucial reference and guide for parents, written by a team of renowned experts.

Caring for Kids is a comprehensive and up-to-date reference to health and wellness in children from birth to age ten. Written by a team of world famous physicians from Toronto's Hospital for Sick Children, this in-depth book cites medically sound advice backed up with cutting-edge research. The authors provide information on conditions that affect children by answering three basic questions:

What is the condition?

What can parents expect to happen?

How should the problem be treated?

Topics discussed include:

Common symptoms

Childhood infections

Growth and nutrition

Allergic disorders

Sleep and behavior problems

Genetic and metabolic diseases

Blood diseases and immune disorders

Neurological and muscle problems

Eye problems, ear, nose, and throat problems

Heart and circulatory problems

Gastrointestinal problems

Skin conditions

Accidents and emergencies.

Caring for Kids is written in a thoughtful, compassionate, and straightforward style, and will become the indispensable reference for every parent and caregiver.

Close to Me but Far Away or Miracle Method

2009-11-28T18:20:00.000-08:00

Close to Me, but Far Away: Living with Alzheimer's

Author: Burton M Wheeler

"Burton Wheeler started writing this book as a form of self-therapy when he found himself thrust into the role of caretaker to his wife - a role for which he felt unprepared. He wrote in memory of the very special woman his wife had been - a wonderful mother, charming and gracious, as well as a deeply respected psychotherapist. She was also his best friend, and he loved her. So, to some degree, this story is a love story - a story about two people who have shared life's ups and downs for over 50 years. It's also about commitment." "In Close to Me, but Far Away, Burt Wheeler provides insight into what a caregiver's day is like, as he shares his most intimate thoughts with us. The book provides a window into the author's personal life as he seeks to confront his own ineptitude and the occasional despair he feels as he deals daily with Alzheimer's. He also touches on the question of what keeps him going through times of exhaustion and frustration. Part of his answer lies in holding tenaciously to memories, and part lies in what he believes is a human's extraordinary capacity to continue plodding along simply because he must. Wheeler also believes in rejoicing in the beauty that can be experienced, and he believes in humor, humor achieved only by distancing ourselves from the events that so deeply engage us. And, of course, there is also the indefinable nature of love." Alzheimer's is a terrifying and horrible disease, as much for loved ones as for the patient. Those who are caregivers or friends of Alzheimer's patients or caregivers will empathize with and perhaps find comfort in Burton Wheeler's story. Because Alzheimer's is a disease that could affect anyone, Close to Me, but Far Away is a story from which we can all learn.

Book about: Hot Spot or Take This Job and Ship It

Miracle Method: A Radically New Approach to Problem Drinking

Author: Scott D Miller

From that "first thing," the authors help readers to imagine a future where drinking is not a problem and to specify small, concrete, obtainable goals that will make that future a reality. Neither the humiliation of "hitting bottom" nor a lifetime commitment to AA is necessary to make this approach work. Instead the individual learns to recognize exceptions (times when drinking is not a problem), catch himself "doing things right," handle setbacks, and revise the "miracle picture" when things aren't working. Highly practical, The Miracle Method is a radically new and effective approach to problem drinking.

Library Journal

Miller, who practices solution-oriented therapy in Milwaukee and Chicago, and Berg, director of the Brief Family Therapy Center in Milwaukee, offer a new way to lick liquor.

Uninsured in America or Great Feet for Life

2009-02-20T15:44:00.000-08:00

Uninsured in America: Life and Death in the Land of Opportunity

Author: Susan Starr Sered

Uninsured in America goes to the heart of why more than forty million Americans are falling through the cracks in the health care system, and what it means for society as a whole when so many people suffer the consequences of inadequate medical care. Based on interviews with 120 uninsured men and women and dozens of medical providers, policymakers, and advocates from around the nation, this book takes a fresh look at one of the most important social issues facing the United States today. A new afterword updates the stories of many of the people who are so memorably presented here.

	Prologue : Loretta and Greg's story
	Introduction : the death spiral	1
1	From working class to working poor : the death of industry in America's heartland	21
2	Medicaid, welfare reform, and low-wage work in the new economy	40
3	Family matters : divorce and domestic violence	57
4	Who cares for the caregivers? : love as a portal into the death spiral	72
5	The fox guarding the henhouse : work-related injuries and the vagaries of workers' compensation	86
6	Risky business : the self-employed, small business owners, and other American entrepreneurs	107
7	Young, sick, and part-time : the vulnerability of youth and the new American job market	122
8	Mental health matters : a Mexican immigrant hits the bureaucratic wall	140
9	Race matters : health care stories from Black America	152
10	Descent through the death spiral	163
11	Moving forward	184
App. 1	A primer on the U.S. health care system and the safety net	195

Interesting book: Éthique D'affaires :Partie prenante et Approche de Direction d'Éditions

Great Feet for Life: Footcare and Footwear for Healthy Aging

Author: Paul Langer

Shows how better footcare can help seniors extend their enjoyment of golf and other active pursuits.

Ageless Spine Lasting Health or Vistete para triunfar

2009-02-19T11:32:00.000-08:00

Ageless Spine, Lasting Health: The Open Secret to Pain-Free Living and Comfortable Aging

Author: Kathleen Porter

Ageless Spine, Lasting Health clearly illustrates just how the body is designed to really work and what true fitness and graceful aging can look like when you simply sit, stand, bend, walk, lift, reach and even sleep in a natural way. Genuine, natural strength is more about "working in" rather than "working out," and this book will show you how.

Interesting textbook: Direzione della Fuori-de--Scatola

Vistete para triunfar

Author: Hada Maria Morales

El mercado de trabajo es muy dinamico y muchas personas no logran encontrar empleos por falta de preparacion, no solo en el area academica sino porque no comprenden lo que el empleador piensa o desea. Vistete para triunfar se enfoca en pasos sencillos que usted puede seguir y asi aprovecharse de estas ventanas de oportunidad. La autora Hada Maria comparte tres elementos de profesionalismo: la actitud, la apariencia y la preparacion para luego explicar que la clave es combinarlas y usarlas sabiamente. No hay uno de esos elementos que sea superior al otro; cada uno de ellos necesita el apoyo de los otros para poder conseguir el resultado deseado. Este libro expresa los temas fascinantes y casi incontables del proceso de una busqueda de trabajo, el "arte" de una entrevista, de trabajo exitosa y de aprender a pensar como un empleador.

Chi Nei Tsang or Eat Fat Lose Weight

2009-02-18T07:19:00.000-08:00

Chi Nei Tsang: Chi Massage for the Vital Organs

Author: Mantak Chia

HEALTH / MARTIAL ARTS

The techniques of Chi Nei Tsang evolved in Asia during an era when few physicians were available and people had to know how to heal themselves. Many people today have symptoms that modern medicine is not able to cure because a physical source for the problem is not easily found. The energies of negative emotions, stress, and tension--all common in modern life--and the weight of past illnesses accumulate in the abdominal center, causing energy blockages and congestion. When this occurs, all vital functions stagnate and myriad problems arise. By practicing the techniques of Chi Nei Tsang, this stagnation is removed and the vital organs surrounding the navel center are detoxified and rejuvenated.

Master Chia teaches readers how to take full charge of their health using the self-healing techniques of Chi Nei Tsang. He offers fully illustrated exercises that show how to detoxify the internal organs and clear the energy (chi) channels throughout the body. He also presents methods for balancing emotions, managing stress, and observing the body in order to recognize, ameliorate, and prevent maladies before they become a problem.

A student of several Taoist masters, MANTAK CHIA founded the Universal Healing Tao System in 1979 and has taught and certified tens of thousands of students and instructors from all over the world. He is the director of the Tao Garden Integrative Medicine Health Spa and Resort training center in northern Thailand and is the author of twenty-six books, including the bestselling The Multi-Orgasmic Man.

New interesting book: Tax Research or Public Education

Eat Fat, Lose Weight

Author: Ann Louise Gittleman

Ann Louise Gittleman, bestselling author of Beyond Pritikin and The 40/30/30 Phenomenon helps us establish which fats are good for us, how much we need and which ones we should eat daily to help us burn fat and keep weight off. An easy weight loss and maintenance program to balance our diets naturally and safely is included.

Fitness Weight Training or Weights on the Ball Workbook

2009-02-17T03:07:00.000-08:00

Fitness Weight Training

Author: Thomas R Baechl

Make every minute in the weight room count. Fitness Weight Training will help you maximize the results you're seeking from each workout session.

75 detailed workouts designed specifically for strengthening, toning, and shaping ensure that your muscles will develop as you desire. The selection of workouts allows you to fit the optimal training session into the time, energy, and equipment available.

Take the guesswork out and put confidence into every workout. Make Fitness Weight Training your workout manual for toned and well-defined muscles.

What People Are Saying

Wayne L. Westcott PhD
Wayne L. Westcott, PhD, CSCS Fitness research director, South Shore YMCA
Tom Baechle and Roger Earle are the most qualified and experienced strength training experts in the fitness field. Their clear presentation and well-planned and progressive workout charts take the guesswork out of strength training. Use their outstanding exercise sequences to achieve a high level of muscular fitness.

New interesting book: Defending Access or Tactical 1911

Weights on the Ball Workbook: Step-by-Step Guide with over 350 Photos

Author: Steve Stiefel

Weights are great for working the arms and upper body, and the exercise ball produces exceptional results in the core abs and lower body. With exercises suited for all skill levels, Weights on the Ball Workbook shows how to simultaneously use both pieces of equipment for the ultimate total-body workout.

Just sitting on a bench while performing arm curls leaves abdominals doing virtually nothing and leg muscles completely relaxed. Sit balanced on the ball while doing those same curls and a simple arm movement explodes into a total-body exercise as the mid- and lower-body stabilizer muscles are forced to work equally hard. Weights on the Ball Workbook teaches combination exercises like seated curls as well as dozens of specially designed movements that fully utilize the potential of this unique equipment tandem.

In addition to programs that are easily tailored to individual fitness levels, Weights on the Ball Workbook describes proper training methods and explains how to achieve specific goals by varying the workout and carefully monitoring the number of repetitions. Last but not least, the author shows how to have fun and enjoy a workout that produces results in half the time of a traditional workout.

Vocal Arts Medicine or In a Tangled Wood

2009-02-15T22:55:00.000-08:00

Vocal Arts Medicine

Author: Michael Benninger

This volume brings the art and science of voice-care into a reference format for all those involved with professional care. To this end, otolaryngologists, speech-language pathologists, teachers and performers of music and psychologists have written this text to: introduce the scope of professional-voice care; discuss the need for an understanding of the anatomy, physiology and art of voice-use; identify the resources available to deliver this care; and introduce the future of vocal arts medicine. The book begins with a section describing the anatomy and physiology of voice production. This is followed by specific evaluation strategies for professional-voice disorders. The last section is concerned with categorizing the disorders, and discussing various prevention and treatment strategies—including surgery.

Booknews

A reference on the art and science of voice care, for those who are involved with professional voice care. Otolaryngologists, speech- language pathologists, teachers and performers of music, and psychologists introduce the scope of professional voice care, discuss the need for an understanding of the anatomy, physiology, and art of voice use, identify the resources available to deliver this care, and introduce the future of vocal arts medicine. Annotation c. Book News, Inc., Portland, OR (booknews.com)

	Preface
1	Vocal Arts Medicine: Historical and Future Perspectives	1
2	Gross and Microscopic Anatomy of the Larynx	11
3	Physiology of Phonation	30
4	The Mechanics of Singing: Coordinating Physiology and Acoustics in Singing	61
5	Professional Voice Users: Obtaining the History	72
6	The Multidisciplinary Voice Clinic	79
7	The Medical Examination	86
8	Clinical Voice Assessment	97
9	Assessment of the Singing Voice	112
10	Objective Voice Analysis: The Clinical Voice Laboratory	135
11	Disorders of Speaking in the Professional Voice User	153
12	Disorders of Singing	163
13	The Professional Speaking Voice	169
14	Medical Disorders in the Vocal Artist	177
15	Medications and Their Effects on the Voice	216
16	Voice Education and Health Care for Young Voices	226
17	The Aging Voice	269
18	Performance Anxiety	281
19	The Speech-Language Pathologist's Role in the Management of the Professional Voice	291
20	Multidisciplinary Approach to Treatment	318
21	Phonosurgery	344
	Appendix A	356
	Appendix B	361
	Index	370

Books about: Pilaf Pozole and Pad Thai or Bread Reflections and Family Distractions

In a Tangled Wood: An Alzheimer's Journey

Author: Joyce Dyer

Joyce Dyer's moving and compassionate memoir offers readers a rare and authentic glimpse into the world and culture of an Alzheimer's special care unit. Although her mother, Annabelle Coyne, is the central focus, we come to know an entire group of people, each in various stages of Alzheimer's disease and each affected in a different way by its ravages. We meet Benny, Tanglewood's sex maniac who wears bowling suspenders; Kathleen, lover of gourmet coffees and former opera singer; Carolyn, the nurse who calms patients with the trill of her flute; and Angie, the activity director who brings her green parakeet to work and organizes mock weddings and August beach parties. Through the residents of the unit, and through the staff that cares for them, we learn about Alzheimer's disease, and about the boundlessness of the human spirit. Dyer offers no cure for Alzheimer's disease within these pages, but she does discover wonder and hope. This is a powerful book, filled with pain and sadness, but one that demonstrates the irony that this devastating disease can offer occasion for joy and laughter as well.

Rejuvenation or Beyond Pepper Spray

2009-02-14T18:43:00.000-08:00

Rejuvenation: Strategies for Living Younger, Longer & Better

Author: Joe Slat

Rejuvenation presents 45 anti-aging strategies, many of which were developed by the author in a research laboratory setting. These age-defying strategies will empower you to increase the length and quality of your life by protecting and fortifying your own innermost energy system.

Rejuvenation also includes a CD featuring meditations and exercises from the seven-day plan. Activate your internal fountain of youth and look forward to many more years of health and happiness!

	Author's Notes	ix
	Preface	xi
1	Rejuvenation and the Energies of Life	1
2	Stress and Rejuvenation	15
3	Hypnosis and Rejuvenation	33
4	Sleep and Rejuvenation	61
5	Rejuvenation and Higher Plane Interactions	71
6	Astral Projection and Rejuvenation	87
7	Rejuvenation and the Human Aura	109
8	Rejuvenation Tools	131
9	Rejuvenation Through Nature	161
10	A Seven-Day Rejuvenation Plan	175
11	Conclusion	201
	Glossary	205
	Suggested Reading	213
	Index	217

Interesting textbook: Straight Scoop about Dieting or Raising a Child with Diabetes

Beyond Pepper Spray: The Complete Guide To Chemical Agents, Delivery Systems, And Protective Masks

Author: Michael E Conti

Veteran police officer Michael Conti presents the first complete coverage of chemical agents and equipment from the perspective of a street cop. In one comprehensive volume, readers can quickly and easily find pertinent information about modern chemical agents, how they are deployed, their effects and state-of-the-art protective gear. It includes the most common chemical agent weapons (from OC spray to gas launchers to thermal fogging systems), specialty impact munitions and military-class chemical agent weapons (from blood and blister agents to deadly nerve agents), as well as a concise history of their development and use. This allows the reader to better understand the role these devices have played in the past and the role they may play in the coming years, both by law enforcement agencies and terrorist organizations. This is a must-read for law enforcement, military and security personnel, or anyone with a responsibility for, or concern about, the use of chemical agents. Especially timely now is the section on how to ensure personal safety in the event of a chemical attack.

Health or Radical Grace

2009-02-13T14:31:00.000-08:00

Health

Author: Mildred Blaxter

This book provides a comprehensive and highly readable introduction to the key debates surrounding the concept of health today. It discusses how health is defined, constructed, experienced and acted out in contemporary developed societies, drawing on a range of empirical data and theoretical approaches from the USA, Britain, France, Germany and other countries. Throughout the text special emphasis is given to the lay perspective to show how people themselves think about and experience health and illness. The author guides students through all the relevant conceptual models of the relationship of health to the structure of society, from inequality in health to the ideas of social capital, the risk society and theories of evolutionary biology. The book concludes with a thought-provoking discussion of the impact of new knowledge and technology on our understanding of health and illness in the contemporary world. Health will be an invaluable textbook for students of medicine and other health professions, as well as those studying sociology, health sciences and health promotion.

Radical Grace: How Belief in a Benevolent God Benefits Our Health

Author: J Harold Ellens

The esteemed editor who brought is the acclaimed set The Destructive Power of Religion, 4 volumes, turns his attention here to a similarly powerful yet positive side of religion - how our concept of God can fuel healthy body and mind. This book contends all health - mental and physical - is shaped, for good or ill, by our spiritual, theological and psychological notions about the nature of God, and by the way we form an outlook on life as a result of these notions. Across history, a large percentage of notions people have about God are that He is a threat, and among what Ellens describes as "sick Gods created through pathological beliefs," or "sick Gods that make sick people." But Ellens grounds his brighter perspective in this text on God as a source of unconditional grace and goodwill, then illuminates the affect this perspective has on people who have incorporated it into their minds and lives.

Insulin Resistance or Exercise for Older Adults

2009-02-12T10:18:00.000-08:00

Insulin Resistance: The Metabolic Syndrome X, Vol. 12

Author: Gerald M Reaven

In Insulin Resistance: The Metabolic Syndrome X, outstanding investigators thoughtfully summarize our current understanding of how insulin resistance and its compensating hyperinsulinemia (Syndrome X) play a major role in the pathogenesis and clinical course of high blood pressure and cardiovascular disease - the so-called diseases of Western civilization - as well as polycystic ovary disease. Under the aegis of Gerald Reaven, the discoverer of Syndrome X, the distinguished authorities writing here detail for the first time the pathophysiological consequences and the clinical syndromes, excluding Type 2 diabetes, related to insulin resistance. They also examine the genetic and lifestyle factors that contribute to the wide differences in insulin action that exist in the population at large. Each author has been encouraged to present a point of view that reflects their unique insights.

New England Journal of Medicine

This book is an excellent and useful compendium of information about this rapidly moving field. It will be an essential addition to the libraries of those interested in any of the disorders linked to this prevalent metabolic state.

David A. Ehrmann

This volume in the Contemporary Endocrinology Series is a multiauthored text designed to summarize the current understanding of the importance of insulin resistance, particularly as it relates to non-diabetic states. The purpose is to provide the reader with information about the importance of insulin resistance in non-diabetic states. It is appropriate for any clinician or investigator who encounters adult patients. The spectrum of metabolic disturbances associated with insulin resistance is broad, making this book appealing to generalists as well as subspecialists. This book is structured in three parts. Part one covers genetic and environmental factors affecting insulin action; part two covers the pathophysiology of insulin resistance; and part three deals with clinical syndromes associated with insulin resistance. This book is particularly useful in that it bridges the gaps in what is known about the fundamental elements of insulin action and the clinical sequelae. For example, the complexities of the relationship between obesity and insulin resistance are clearly handled. This is an excellent and welcome addition to the field: concise, clearly written, and current.

Doody Review Services

Reviewer: David A. Ehrmann, MD (University of Chicago Medical Center)
Description: This volume in the Contemporary Endocrinology Series is a multiauthored text designed to summarize the current understanding of the importance of insulin resistance, particularly as it relates to non-diabetic states.
Purpose: The purpose is to provide the reader with information about the importance of insulin resistance in non-diabetic states.
Audience: It is appropriate for any clinician or investigator who encounters adult patients. The spectrum of metabolic disturbances associated with insulin resistance is broad, making this book appealing to generalists as well as subspecialists.
Features: This book is structured in three parts. Part one covers genetic and environmental factors affecting insulin action; part two covers the pathophysiology of insulin resistance; and part three deals with clinical syndromes associated with insulin resistance. This book is particularly useful in that it bridges the gaps in what is known about the fundamental elements of insulin action and the clinical sequelae. For example, the complexities of the relationship between obesity and insulin resistance are clearly handled.
Assessment: This is an excellent and welcome addition to the field: concise, clearly written, and current.

Booknews

Reaven, who discovered Syndrome X, assembles summaries of the current understanding of how insulin resistance and its compensating hyperinsulinemia play a major role in the pathogenesis and clinical course of high blood pressure, cardiovascular disease, and polycystic ovary syndrome. They detail the pathophysiological consequences and the clinical syndromes besides Type 2 diabetes that are related to insulin resistance, and explore the genetic and lifestyle factors that contribute to the wide differences in insulin action that exist in the population at large. Of interest to both researchers and clinicians. Annotation c. by Book News, Inc., Portland, Or.

Rating

3 Stars from Doody

	Preface
	Contributors
Pt. I	Genetic and Environmental Factors Affecting Insulin Action
1	Genetics of Insulin Resistance	3
2	Ethnic Variation in Insulin Resistance and Risk of Type 2 Diabetes	19
3	Fetal Effects on Insulin Resistance and Glucose Tolerance	35
4	Obesity and Insulin Resistance: Epidemiologic, Metabolic, and Molecular Aspects	51
5	The Role of Body Fat Distribution in Insulin Resistance	83
6	Physical Activity and Insulin Resistance in Man	97
7	Insulin Resistance in Smokers and Other Long-Term Users of Nicotine	121
Pt. II	Pathophysiology of Insulin Resistance
8	Insulin Resistance and Inhibitors of Insulin Receptor Tyrosine Kinase	139
9	NMR Studies on the Mechanism of Insulin Resistance	159
10	Skeletal Muscle Insulin Resistance in Humans: Cellular Mechanisms	179
11	The Role of the Liver in Insulin Action and Resistance	197
12	The Pathophysiological Consequences of Adipose Tissue Insulin Resistance	233
13	Insulin Action and Endothelial Function	247
Pt. III	Clinical Syndromes Associated with Insulin Resistance
14	Insulin Resistance and Dyslipidemia: Implications for Coronary Heart Disease Risk	267
15	Insulin Resistance and Blood Pressure	281
16	Microalbuminuria and Insulin Resistance	309
17	PAI-I, Obesity, and Insulin Resistance	317
18	Insulin Resistance and Cardiovascular Disease	333
19	Insulin Resistance Effects on Sex Hormones and Ovulation in the Polycystic Ovary Syndrome	347
	Index	367

Interesting textbook: Adventures in Social Research or Crystal Reports 85

Exercise for Older Adults: Ace's Guide for Fitness Professionals

Author: American Council on Exercis

Exercise for Older Adults: ACE's Guide for Fitness Professionals offers the essential information fitness professionals need to provide older adults with safe and effective fitness programming, from the physiology of aging to the techniques and tools for motivating and communicating with older adults. Personal trainers, activity directors, health educators and fitness facility managers are among those who will benefit from this valuable resource.

Palaestra

...A complete overview of basic principles...to meet older adults' special fitness needs....contains many helpful tables and is introduced with an overview of tis contents....An extensive glossary adds to the value of this excellent publication.

Booknews

Covers professional trainer how-tos. Chapters discuss physiological and functional changes associated with aging, ways to effectively communicate with older adults, the adaptation of exercise programs to age-related medical conditions, the physiological and psychological effects of common medications, assessment protocols, a variety of useful exercises with guidelines and ideas for necessary modifications, and suggestions on how to design and structure programs for individuals and groups.

Palaestra

...[A] complete overview of basic principles...to meet older adults' special fitness needs....contains many helpful tables [and] is introduced with an overview of tis contents....An extensive glossary adds to the value of this excellent publication.

Current Issues in Lesbian Gay Bisexual and Transgender Health or Iron Maidens

2009-02-11T06:06:00.000-08:00

Current Issues in Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, and Transgender Health

Author: Jay Harcourt

Learn what resources are needed for lesser-recognized LGBT health issues
Most literature that explores LGBT health issues concentrates on HIV/AIDS while leaving research studies on other vital issues lacking. Current Issues in Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, and Transgender Health addresses this inadequacy by presenting a broad range of LGBT health issues from an interdisciplinary and mixed-method perspective. Leading experts present both quantitative and qualitative descriptions of health issues among various population groups, focusing on those topics poorly represented in present-day literature. This book is a strong start to fill in the blanks about unrealized health issues of LGBT individuals and offers insights into the resources needed to address them.
Methods to assess sexual orientation and gender identity are not normally found in most population-based research. Because of the diversity within the relatively small LGBT population, research has been forced to generalize, making it less likely to effectively contribute to quality health issue data for these individuals. The research presented in Current Issues in Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, and Transgender Health takes particular care to specify how the orientation and sexual identity of study participants was measured. This book carefully mines previously unrevealed health disparities among LGBT populations across a broad spectrum of diseases— beyond the standard focus on HIV/AIDS. The most current and important studies are presented, including rare research on transgender health issues. The chapters are extensively referenced, and several include figures and tables to clarify and enhance understanding of theinformation.
The wide range of topics in Current Issues in Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, and Transgender Health include:
the inclusion of sexual orientation questions in research studies
comparison of mental health issues between women of different sexual orientations
mental health issues among men of different sexual orientations and HIV status in Australia
the impact of sexual identity distress and social support in GLBT youth issues
transgender youth health issues
female-to-male (FTM) transexuals' experiences accessing health care
research on LBT domestic violence survivors
health needs of male-to-female (MTF) transgenders of color
Current Issues in Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, and Transgender Health is crucial, thought-provoking reading for researchers working in LGBT health, public health professionals working in community health and LGBT health, policymakers, advocates, public health and community health faculty, and students interested in LGBT health issues.

"A FINE ADDITION to our knowledge of LGBT youth and adults. The chapter by Dr. Case and her colleagues gives us a wonderful study that supports the addition of sexual orientation to the demographic questions within research studies. Dr. Koh and Dr. Ross's work exploring mental health issues by sexual orientation is also very important." — Suzanne L. Dibble, RN, DNSc, Professor and Co-Director, Lesbian Health Research Center, University of California at San Francisco

"IMPORTANT . . . . Researchers, health care providers, program administrators, and policymakers will all find valuable information in this book, which should be part of everyone's library." — Randall Sell, ScD, Assistant Professor of Clinical Sociomedical Sciences, Mailman School of Public Health, Columbia University

Iron Maidens: The Celebration of the Most Awesome Female Muscle in the World

Author: Kristin Kay

Kristin Kaye believed fate had delivered her to Broadway when, at age twenty-three and fresh from drama school, she was hired as the playwright and director of a one-night only extravaganza at the Roseland Ballroom in New York City. The show she'd been hired for? The Celebration of the Most Awesome Female Muscle in the World, a stage production featuring twenty-five of the world's most muscular women.

With the theories she'd learned in her Women's Studies classes still fresh in her mind, Kristin thought this was her chance to enter a whole new feminist arena, but in reality she was about to enter another world entirely. Her carefully orchestrated artistic interludes would be sandwiched between skits involving white lace thongs, smoke machines, and a bodybuilder spinning by her neck. Kristin tells the whole story in this hilarious book, alternating between an account of directing the show, which builds to the disastrous climax of opening night, and reportage on women's bodybuilding and the little-known sub-culture around it, including the use of steroids, the side business of strong women who wrestle men for money, and the judging controversy that threatens to split the sport in two.

The Mental Health Consequences of Torture or Comfortably Numb

2009-02-10T01:54:00.000-08:00

The Mental Health Consequences of Torture

Author: Ellen T Gerrity

In 1997 the National Institute of Mental Health assembled a working group of international experts to address the mental health consequences of torture and related violence and trauma; report on the status of scientific knowledge; and include research recommendations with implications for treatment, services, and policy development. This book, dedicated to those who experience the horrors of torture and those who work to end it, is based on that report.

Booknews

Gerrity (National Institute of Mental Health), Keane (psychiatry, Boston U. School of Medicine) and Tuma (National Institute of Mental Health) present a review of the scientific evidence about the mental health consequences of torture and related violence and trauma. As a broadly focused review, the work addresses such topics as the short- and long-term psychological, neurobiological, social, economic, and disability-related consequences of such trauma: models for studying these consequences; treatment and rehabilitation for survivors; and models for delivering mental health services. Research information related to public policy, legal issues, and caregiving is included. Annotation c. Book News, Inc., Portland, OR (booknews.com)

Interesting textbook: That Amazing Grace or Yoga Stretch For Fitness

Comfortably Numb: How Psychiatry Is Medicating a Nation

Author: Charles Barber

Public perceptions of mental health issues have changed dramatically over the last fifteen years, and nowhere is this more apparent than in the rampant overmedication of ordinary Americans. In 2006, 227 million antidepressant prescriptions were dispensed in the United States, more than any other class of medication; in that same year, the United States accounted for 66 percent of the global antidepressant market. In Comfortably Numb, Charles Barber provides a much-needed context for this disturbing phenomenon.

Barber explores the ways in which pharmaceutical companies first create the need for a drug and then rush to fill it, and he reveals that the increasing pressure Americans are under to medicate themselves (direct-to-consumer advertising, fewer nondrug therapeutic options, the promise of the quick fix, the blurring of distinction between mental illness and everyday problems). Most importantly, he convincingly argues that without an industry to promote them, non-pharmaceutical approaches that could have the potential to help millions are tragically overlooked by a nation that sees drugs as an instant cure for all emotional difficulties.

Here is an unprecedented account of the impact of psychiatric medications on American culture and on Americans themselves.

Kirkus Reviews

A sharply critical look at the way antidepressants are marketed and prescribed in the United States. While the mentally ill aren't receiving the treatment they need, Americans with ordinary life problems are being overmedicated, writes Barber (Psychiatry/Yale School of Medicine; Songs from the Black Chair: A Memoir of Mental Interiors, 2005). Though not a psychiatrist, he has a decade of professional experience working with mentally ill homeless people. He severely criticizes the pharmaceutical industry but places much of the blame on the medical profession, charging that at a time when the understanding of psychiatric drugs remains crude, doctors are too willing to prescribe the pills that patients request after seeing them advertised on television. The author divides the book into two parts. The first provides a capsule history of psychiatry in the United States and examines the shortcomings of the currently ascendant biological, or neuropsychiatric, approach. Barber attacks with shocking statistics (in 2006, 227 million antidepressant prescriptions were dispensed to Americans, up by 30 million from the 2002 levels) and punchy prose: "Psychiatry [is] jettisoning the impoverished mentally ill for the cash-carrying worried well." He reserves particular mockery for the American Psychiatric Association's diagnostic manual, citing its recent introduction of Motivational Deficiency Disorder as a nonsensical medicalization of laziness. Part Two advocates the use of an alternative, cognitive-behavioral therapy. The author spells out details of two related treatment approaches: the Stages of Change model, which recognizes that change is a dynamic process in which relapse is a realistic part of acontinuum; and Motivational Interviewing, in which the therapist uses a technique of empathetic listening that centers on the client's ambivalence about change. Barber articulately and persuasively counsels that it's time to abandon the quick-fix, pop-a-pill approach.

Aromatherapy 101 or Quick and Easy Low Carb Recipes

2009-02-08T21:42:00.000-08:00

Aromatherapy 101

Author: Karen Downes

In this beautifully illustrated, alphabetically organized book, Karen Downes introduces you to the fascinating art and science of aromatherapy, which has been used since ancient times to enhance health and well-being.

Aromatherapy 101 empowers you to utilize the extensive medicine cabinet provided by Mother Nature. From "her" flowers, trees, bushes, and herbs, oil is extracted to create "aromas" to aid in the healing process. Our sences can be tantalized, our memories and emotions evoked, and our bodies seduced into relaxation by the power of the aromatic, volatile plant extracts known as essential oils.

Aromatheraphy—WHAT IS IT?	1
ESSENTIAL OILS—WHAT ARE THEY?	1
DEVELOPING YOUR WISDOM: Knowing How to Choose Your Essential
Oils	4
LIFESTYLE TIPS	10
• The Spirit
• The Body
• For Travel
• In the Home
• In Relationships
• At the Gym
• At the Office
• For Women
• For Men
• For Children
• Bose Oils
A-Z OF ESSENTIAL OILS	35
Basil
Bay
Bay Laurel
Bergamot
Birch
Black Pepper
Borneol
Cajeput
Camphor
Caraway
Cardamom
Carrot Seed
Cedarwood
Chamomile (German)
Chamomile (Roman)
Cinnamon
Citronella
Clary Sage
Coriander
Cypress
Dill
Eucalyptus
Everlasting
Fennel
Frankincense
Geranium
Ginger
Grapefruit
Hyssop
Jasmine
Juniper
Lavender
Lemon
Lemongrass
Lime
Mandarin
Marjoram
Melissa
Myrrh
Neroli
Niaouli
Nutmeg
Orange
Oregano
Palmarosa
Patchouli
Peppermint
Petitgrain
Pine
Rose
Rosemary
Rosewood
Sage
Sandalwood
Spikenard
Spearmint
Tea Tree
Thyme
Vetiver
Ylang Ylang
ABOUT THE AUTHOR	197

Interesting book: Hannahs Heirs or Bach Remedies and Flower Essences

Quick and Easy Low-Carb Recipes

Author: Joanna Whit

From Spicy Roasted Mushrooms and Broccoli Beef Salad to Shrimp Omelet and Gorgonzola Frittata; from Chicken and Pine Nuts to Maple Pork Medallions; from Mocha Mousse to Lemon Souffle -- you'll find more than 100 delicious and varied recipe options for healthy, low-carbohydrate meals in this book!

Understanding Depression or When Professionals Weep

2009-02-07T17:30:00.000-08:00

Understanding Depression: What We Know and What You Can Do About It

Author: Raymond J Raymond DePaulo

From a leading medical expert at Johns Hopkins, here is an up-to-the-minute, definitive guide to whats known about depression and how it can be treated.

Around ten percent of North Americans suffer from depression at some point -- and more than half havent even sought help. Now, Dr. Raymond DePaulo, one of the worlds foremost authorities on depression, provides a sensitive, thorough, and reassuring book for sufferers from depression and those who care about them. This practical guide for individuals with depression and their families -- the only totally comprehensive book in the market -- shows readers how to identify the problem, then directs them to the various forms of treatment, including medications, psychotherapy, support groups, and exercise. It is one of the few books to discuss in depth manic depression, the bipolar form of depression. Dr. DePaulo discusses both mainstream (the latest medications and talk therapies) and alternative paths and reveals the truth about the dangerous fallacies that abound about depression. Comprehensive, compassionate, and grounded in the very latest research into brain chemistry, psychology, and medications, this is a definitive, landmark roadmap to one of the most devastating -- and common -- mental illnesses.

Kay Redfield Jamison

I have been privileged to work and teach with Dr. De Paulo at Johns Hopkins for the past fifteen years. He is, without doubt, one of the best clinicians and clinical teachers I have ever known. His understanding of depression is deeply grounded in science, and his treatment approach is characterized by compassion, pragmatism, subtlety, and an obvious affection and respect for the many thousands of patients he has so effectively treated. None of us has a choice about becoming depressed. We do, however, have a choice about becoming informed about our illnesses. Understanding Depression is the best place to begin the process of becoming informed.

Publishers Weekly

"No one system, organ, or other factor is responsible for depression not one steroid, not one gene, not one neurotransmitter, and not a lesion on one side of the brain or the other. What we seem to have is... a stew with lots of different and exotic ingredients." So explains DePaulo (How to Cope with Depression), psychiatry professor and director of the Affective Mental Disorders Clinic at the Johns Hopkins School of Medicine, in this thoughtful, exhaustive reference on depression for general readers. DePaulo covers all aspects of the illness what it feels like; who tends to have it (women are two or three times more likely to be diagnosed than men, not necessarily the same thing); the biology of depression; possible courses of therapy; and psychopharmacology. DePaulo also discusses bipolar disorder (manic depression), and he covers both mainstream and alternative treatments. He believes doctors should involve family and friends of the patient (which, though ideal, is probably impractical for doctors on most health-care plans), and explains how the children and other family members of those with depression are affected by the disease. The chapters on finding the right treatment and how doctors make diagnoses will be extremely useful for those suffering from the disease. Though some of the writing is a touch sloppy and clunky, readers will find this an invaluable resource. (Mar.) FYI: Dana Press is the publishing arm of the Dana Foundation, a 40-year-old organization that supports brain research. Copyright 2001 Cahners Business Information.

New interesting textbook: The Control Room or The Occupation

When Professionals Weep: Emotional and Countertransference Responses in End-of-Life Care

Author: Rene Katz

End-of-life care (EOL) is a specialized area encompassing such disciplines as social work, counseling, hospice, physical medicine, geriatrics, nursing and psychology. This important volume reveals the secret struggles afflicting most EOL professionals:

Do we bring our ghosts to work?

Do we empathize or do we rescue?

Do we deny or manage the politics that influence our decision-making at the end of life?

Whose needs are we really meeting?

Can we admit to our own needs to be loved and well thought of?

Can we be both objective and human at the same time?

The authors disclose their personal successes and failures with these issues. They also provide a framework for identifying, confronting, and managing the impact of personal histories, biases, and assumptions on work with the dying, bereaved and those living with life-limiting illness.

Ch. 1	When our personal selves influence our professional work : an introduction to emotions and countertransference in end-of-life care	3
Ch. 2	Suffering and the caring professional	13
Ch. 3	Caregiving of the soul : spirituality at the end of life	27
Ch. 4	The seduction of autonomy : countertransference and assisted suicide	39
Ch. 5	Futility and beneficence : where ethics and countertransference intersect in end-of-life care	55
Ch. 6	Client, clinician, and supervisor : the dance of parallel process at the end of life	75
Ch. 7	The influence of culture and ethnicity on end-of-life care	91
Ch. 8	Torture, execution, and abandonment : the hospitalized terminally ill and countertransference	105
Ch. 9	Surviving the Holocaust only to face death again : working with survivors at the end of life	121
Ch. 10	The horror and helplessness of violent death	139
Ch. 11	Professionalism and our humanity : working with children at the end of life	157
Ch. 12	When the face across the room reflects my own : on being a psychotherapist and a bereaved parent	171
Ch. 13	Before and after my fiancee's death : beliefs about rational suicide and other end-of-life decisions	189
Ch. 14	Complex bonds : a personal-professional narrative	203
Ch. 15	The respectful death model : difficult conversations at the end of life	221
Ch. 16	Emotional barriers to discussing advance directives : practical training solutions	237
Ch. 17	A group intervention to process and examine countertransference near the end of life	255
Ch. 18	The journey inside : examining countertransference and its implications for practice in end-of-life care	269

Every Womans Guide to Diabetes or Nutrition and Hydration in Hospice Care

2009-02-06T07:13:00.000-08:00

Every Woman's Guide to Diabetes: What You Need to Know to Lower Your Risk and Beat the Odds

Author: Stephanie A Eisenstat MD

Women have long needed a book devoted to their unique issues with diabetes. This up-to-date and practical guide advocates simple lifestyle changes that can help women reduce their risk of getting diabetes or, if already diagnosed, prevent the disease’s most serious complications. Every Woman’s Guide to Diabetes translates the latest findings from diabetes research into proven strategies busy women can use to stay healthy and gain control over an often overwhelming disease. The authors discuss the nature of diabetes, helping readers through the complex medical decisions involved in diabetes treatment. They highlight strategies to decrease the emotional stress and social isolation that often accompany diagnosis, and offer everyday techniques for managing blood sugar.

Key features include:

unique aspects of diabetes for women throughout the life cycle

timetable of recommended tests and check-ups

guide to medications with common dosages

charts to help organize diabetes-care tasks and supplies

time-management tips for better disease regulation

guide to contraceptives available to women with diabetes

review of issues critical to women before, during, and following pregnancy

advice for overcoming barriers to weight loss and exercise

plan for intelligent diet trade-offs while still enjoying meals

practical tips for planning exercise

strategies to avoid diabetes “burn-out”

Written by two physicians, one of whom is a woman living with diabetes,and an experienced medical writer, Every Woman’s Guide to Diabetes recognizes the power that women have in their households to effect lifestyle changes that will benefit themselves and loved ones, including their mothers, daughters, sisters, and partners. This power can reduce the toll of the diabetes epidemic.

What People Are Saying

Sandra T. Foo
It's refreshing to see a book that focuses on motivating, educating, and helping women to take charge of their health and diabetes. The authors offer a wonderfully personal approach for any woman with diabetes, and Every Woman's Guide to Diabetes is an empowering tool to help her gain control, become diabetes-savvy, and form a plan of action. As an endocrinologist sensitive to issues of women with type 1 and type 2 diabetes, I strongly recommend this book-- it's a must-read. --(Sandra T. Foo, M.D. Diabetes Prevention Program Outcomes Study, St. Luke's-Roosevelt Medical Center)

Donna Zimmer
Women have unique issues with diabetes. If you're a woman, are you at risk? Do you know how to find out or what to do about it? Here is thorough, concise information on who's at risk, how to avoid or prolong avoidance of diabetes and, if diagnosed, how to manage it. Easy to read and informative, Every Woman's Guide to Diabetes is a must-read for women seeking to avoid or deal with diabetes-- and isn't that all of us? --(Donna Zimmer, Consumer Connection)

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Nutrition and Hydration in Hospice Care

Author: Charlette R Gallagher Allred

This scholarly book enables health care professionals to appropriately address hospice patients’and families’concerns about nutrition and hydration. Nutrition and Hydration in Hospice Care is a comprehensive resource that provides hands-on practical information that readers can use in everyday hospice practice. The chapters identify problems, solutions, and ethical issues of nutrition and hydration in hospice care.

The contributing authors provide the way for health care professionals, especially those in nursing, dietary, and pharmacy units, to jointly and effectively manage troublesome symptoms and ethical issues. The following topics are included in the scope of coverage:

nutrition/hydration needs during end-stage disease
nursing and dietary roles in identifying nutrition/hydration problems and implementing treatment
how needs of dying children and adults are different
legal and ethical dilemmas of withholding or withdrawing nutrition and hydration
appropriate and inappropriate uses of enteral and parenteral nutrition support during end-stage diseases
food service considerations in inpatient hospice facilities
appetite stimulant use in palliative care

Because Nutrition and Hydration in Hospice Care is comprehensive, all members of hospice staffs can find practical information to use each day. The authors cover issues not found in other books for nurses, dietitians, pharmacists, and physicians. They will find the information ready to apply at their work settings.

Booknews

A comprehensive resource that provides practical information that health care professionals can use in everyday hospice practice. The chapters identify problems, solutions, and ethical issues of nutrition and hydration in hospice care. Also published as The Hospice Journal, v.9, nos. 2/3. Annotation c. Book News, Inc., Portland, OR (booknews.com)

	Preface
	Nursing's Role in the Nutritional Care of the Terminally Ill: Weathering the Storm	1
	Nutrition and Hydration in the Terminally Ill Cancer Patient: The Nurse's Role in Helping Patients and Families Cope	15
	Nutritional Care of the Terminally Ill Adult	37
	Caring for the Dying Child	55
	Appetite Stimulants in Terminal Care: Treatment of Anorexia	73
	Maximizing Foodservice in an Inpatient Hospice Setting	85
	Enteral and Parenteral Nutrition Support of Terminally Ill Patients: Practical and Ethical Perspectives	107
	Legal Decisions Affecting the Limitation of Nutritional Support	131
	Index	149

Tai CHI Boxing Chronicle or Overcoming the Emotional Challenges of Lymphedema

2009-02-05T03:01:00.000-08:00

T'ai Chi Boxing Chronicle

Author: Kuo Lien Ying

"The T'ai Chi Boxing Chronicle is a translation of the text left behind by the Orthodox Masters who developed this system of boxing. Over a period of generations, fives basic movements were developed, called the Bone Marrow Washing Exercises. These exercises helped the monks restore their health and will-power. As the movements were passed down from generation to generation, the meaning behind the movements of Tai Chi was almost completely lost. Due to the integrity of Kuo Lien-Ying, this information is presented without modification or alteration. This book contains a clear explanation of the physical laws of the art of T'ai Chi that hold true wherever it is practiced. The person who studies the information contained in this book will have the tools to achieve the highest level of mastery and skill to be obtained through the practice of T'ai Chi Ch'uan."
-Guttman

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Overcoming the Emotional Challenges of Lymphedema

Author: Elizabeth J McMahon

Overcoming the Emotional Challenges of Lymphedema will help you understand the common emotional reactions to lymphedema and improve your coping by using a wide variety of self-help skills and other resources. These skills will help you understand what is going on, change your thinking and your actions, and improve your communications.

This comprehensive handbook includes specific information for people with lymphedema, their friends and families, parents of children with lymphedema, medical professionals and psychotherapists.

Intended Audiences
Overcoming the Emotional Challenges of Lymphedema is self-help book for:
Those with primary or secondary lymphedema.
The family and friends who care about people with lymphedema.
Medical professionals who treat people with lymphedema, even if the treatment they provide is not specific to lymphedema.
Psychotherapists working with people who have lymphedema.

This book will help you:
Understand the emotional challenges of lymphedema
Overcome these challenges and avoid common pitfalls
Recognize problems and know where to go for help
Communicate effectively with family, friends, coworkers, and healthcare professionals
Set and prioritize your goals
Identify where you are in the process of changing
Choose specific actions for reaching your goals
Monitor your progress and maintain your gains
and Learn the ten signs of good coping and six warning signs of ineffective coping.

This comprehensive guide includes specific information for people with lymphedema, their friends and family, parents of children with lymphedema, healthcare professionals, and psychotherapists.

Doody Review Services

Reviewer: Marilyn Sample, B.S. and M.S.(Indiana State University)
Description: This book focuses on the emotional challenges that people with lymphedema encounter. It combines a narrative presentation of the information with some components one might see in a workbook.
Purpose: The author offers this as a complement to other books that primarily focus on the pathophysiology of lymphedema. In her practice as a clinical psychologist, the author encounters patients with various chronic conditions that cause many emotions to be manifested and needs to be met. In addition, she became personally interested in the condition of lymphedema because one of her relatives developed the condition. This book will help meet the learning needs of readers regarding the emotional challenges that patients with lymphedema experience, as well as their caregivers, significant others, and family members. This book also contains suggestions about how to cope with the emotions. This book certainly meets the author's objectives of providing a resource that can be used to understand the emotional challenges of these patients.
Audience: This book is written for anyone who is in the position of dealing with lymphedema -- patients as well as the healthcare professionals who care for them. The author also suggests that patients' significant others and family members can benefit from this resource and I concur.
Features: The focus of the book is on the varied emotional challenges that one may experience once diagnosed with lymphedema. The author presents chapters devoted to specific feeling states such as anger, anxiety, sadness, etc. This book isalso a resource for others who want to know about the emotional needs of these patients. In most chapters, the author has boxed areas that contain coping suggestions for a particular emotion. Also, most chapters have a worksheet which encourages readers to be more interactive with the written content. The book is well organized, and the information is presented at a level that is not too technical.
Assessment: A helpful appendix describes the pathophysiology of lymphedema. I think it is essential to have some understanding of the condition in order to be able to understand the emotional sequelae that may occur. The book is very well written, the information is organized in a logical manner, and the text is not too technical. Besides information about emotional challenges encountered by these patients, many suggestions and opportunities to take personal inventories are presented. This is a useful adjunct to other books about living with lymphedema.

Library Journal

From the restful pastel drawing on its cover to the comprehensive closing index, this book offers a refreshing and inspiring journey through understanding and coping with lymphedema, an accumulation of lymphatic fluids that causes swelling. While other authors cover the physical aspects of the condition, clinical psychologist McMahon (coauthor, Living Well with Lymphedema) takes the study to a more introspective, reflective, and ultimately supportive level. Using a workbook style, she begins with a section on the emotional challenges of lymphedema, then turns to a section on planning and setting goals for change, and continues with skill-building information and exercises to help think about, act on, and communicate that change. Each chapter features pauses for reflection and further study on the concepts and suggestions presented. Final chapters provide specific information and advice for friends, family, parents of children with lymphedema, and professionals in the medical and mental health fields. This book is not designed to be read through once; instead, readers will consult it frequently like a reference tool. Recommended for public libraries, consumer health libraries, and the resource collections of mental health professionals working in oncology.-Beth Hill, Univ. of Idaho Lib., Moscow Copyright 2005 Reed Business Information.

What People Are Saying

Adrienne
"I found this book immediately comforting. Lymphedema can be isolating but this book helped me feel less alone.... I believe anyone with lymphedema or their loved ones will benefit from this book. "
—recently diagnosed with lymphedema

Beth Hill
"A refreshing and inspiring journey through understanding and coping with lymphedema. ... Readers will consult it frequently like a reference tool. Recommended for public libraries, consumer health libraries, and mental health professionals working in oncology."
—University of Idaho in Library Journal, October 2005

Claudia Kelsey
"A very encouraging book-like having your own therapist and a close friend along as you try new behaviors. "

Doris Laing
"I think this book is very valuable and a great tool for healthcare professionals and patients alike. I hope it will help strengthen my relationship with my patients and the effectiveness of our work."
—LMBT, CLT-LANA

Christine P. Thomas
"Empowering and practical, with exercises the reader can jump right into and know they are taking steps to help themselves. I love the emphasis throughout the book that the patient is in control. "
—MSPT, CLT-LANA

Pat Speckman
"I learned from each part. I'm going to copy a few pages for my employer; I've asked my husband to read the section for him; my therapist wants a copy."

Karen Kohr-Blinn
"Helping us know how to provide for our own needs and to overcome the emotionally crippling results of lymphedema."

Judith Janaro Fabian
"This book is full of basic psychological truths which are insightful, constructive, and very helpful."
—PhD, ABPP

Section I: Lymphedema Isn't Just Physical
Chapter 1: It All Fits Together

Section II: The Emotional Challenges of Lymphedema
Chapter 2: Feeling Overwhelmed
Chapter 3: Sadness and Grieving
Chapter 4: Anger
Chapter 5: Fear
Chapter 6: Being Self-Protective
Chapter 7: Worry and Uncertainty
Chapter 8: Focusing On Your Body
Chapter 9: Self-Consciousness
Chapter 10: Handling Others' Reactions
Chapter 11: Asking "Why?"
Chapter 12: Lessons from Your Past
Chapter 13: Current Life Stresses

Section III: Taking Charge Emotionally
Chapter 14: Setting Your Goals
Chapter 15: The Five Steps of Change

Section IV: Tools for Change
Chapter 16: Thinking Skills
Chapter 17: Action Skills
Chapter 18: Communication Skills
Chapter 19: Professional Help

Section V: Protecting Positive Change
Chapter 20: Maintaining Change and Preventing Burnout
Chapter 21: Good Coping and Ineffective Coping

Section VI: Helping People With Lymphedema
Chapter 22: For Family and Friends
Chapter 23: For Parents of Children with Lymphedema
Chapter 24: For Healthcare Professionals
Chapter 25: For Mental Health Professionals

Appendix A: About Lymphedema

Girl in a Fix or Yoga Games for Children

2009-02-03T22:49:00.000-08:00

Girl in a Fix: Quick Beauty Solutions (and Why They Work)

Author: Somer Flahert

From quick zit busters to innovative shaving solutions, this teen guide provides easy beauty tricks for girls. The tips are illustrated, easy to follow, and call for ingredients that are often readily available around the home. Not only does the book provide solutions and advice, it also explains the science of why these tricks work.

VOYA

Everyone has had a bad-hair day or an emergency beauty crisis. According to Flaherty and Kollmer, the key to rising above these disastrous situations is to be resourceful and use some smarts. Solutions to those beauty woes can be found using everyday items from the kitchen, bathroom, and even the school cafeteria. Not enough money to take a trip to the salon this week to trim those split ends for the weekend dance? Do not despair because with a few extra-large pitted and skinned avocados mashed up into a paste, those split ends will be temporarily masked through several more washes. Trying to hide those sleepy eyes from the all-night chemistry cramming session? Just revitalize your eyes with chamomile-tea bags, that is. Chamomile is said to have ingredients that fight inflammation thus wiping those tired puffy eyes from existence. Dye job gone wrong? There is no need to panic because there is a way to fix those horrible spots of uneven color without hiring a professional hairdresser. The beauty tips contained in this book are designed for students who cannot afford the costly products advertised in fashion magazines. Using a few everyday items, along with the scientific reasons why they work, girls will be armed with an arsenal of beauty secrets that will have friends envious of their ingenuity. Every girl will be flocking to read this book once word is out how simple it is to be beautiful. It is a recommended purchase for all libraries with beauty-conscious teens.

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Yoga Games for Children: Fun and Fitness with Postures, Movements, and Breath

Author: Danielle Bersma

This introduction to yoga for children contains variations on traditional yoga postures that help children develop physical strength, flexibility, emotional calm, and self-expression. The games involve relaxation, trust, and cooperation. Included are over 50 illustrations and 16 completely structured lessons based on themes like the seasons, rain, snow, and animals.

Painted Worlds or Yoga

2009-02-02T18:37:00.000-08:00

Painted Worlds

Author: Jim Warren

Sensual, spiritual, and evocative, Jim Warren’s art ranges from dreamy images of wild horses leaping to representations of fiery goddesses rising from exploding volcanoes. He not only illustrated book covers, but won a Grammy for Best Album Package for Bob Seger’s Against the Wind. “Many of his covers exhibit an impish humor that is most engaging. A painting of Hitchcock concealing a puckish yawn as birds fly out of his exploding skull is almost worth the price of the book.”—SFRA Review.

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Yoga: Awakening the Inner Body

Author: Donald Moyer

Written by an author who has practiced Iyengar-style yoga since 1971, and who studied it with B. K. S. Iyengar himself, Yoga: Awakening the Inner Body is a thorough, up-to-date resource for students and teachers. Using questions such as "Do you have sloping shoulders or square-set shoulders?" and "Are the muscles at the back of your upper arms weak?" the book allows readers to tailor the instruction to fit their needs. Eight chapters cover everything from balancing the sternum to aligning the shoulderblades to exploring the relationship among the collarbone, kidneys, and groin. The book also features an introduction in which the author defines the inner body and the various stages of awakening and gives suggestions for using the book.

Library Journal

Moyer (founder & director, Yoga Room, Berkeley, CA), who studied with B.K.S. Iyengar (Light on Life) in India and later graduated from the Institute for Yoga Teacher Education in San Francisco, teaches readers to focus on experiencing yoga asanas, or postures, from the "inside out," emphasizing human mechanics and anatomy. Meticulous instructions detail correct postural alignment, balance, and breathing. Part 1, "Finding Inner Balance," gives the reader an in-depth outline of how to perform shoulder- and headstands correctly. There is ample advice on the use of assistive props, and many examples of preparatory or alternate poses are included. Part 2, "Themes and Variations," addresses a wide variety of postures that relate to specific anatomical areas. Relaxation and breathing techniques supplement the material. This well-written work has a very technical feel-comparable with H. David Coulter's Anatomy of Hatha Yoga: A Manual for Students, Teachers, and Practition-ers-but the nearly 200 outstanding photographs and illustrations make it extremely accessible. Libraries collecting in areas of patient or wellness education or expanding their collections beyond yoga basics would find this a quality addition.-Deborah Anne Broocker, Georgia Perimeter Coll. Lib., Dunwoody Copyright 2006 Reed Business Information.

Count Down Your Age or Walking One Another Home

2009-02-01T14:25:00.000-08:00

Count Down Your Age: Look, Feel, and Live Better Than you Ever Have Before

Author: Frederic J Vagnini

Your personalized program for a longer, more satisfying life

In Count Down Your Age, a world-renowned cardiologist presents you with an interactive and personalized program for a longer, healthier, more vibrant life. From nutrition and exercise, to stress reduction and disease avoidance programs, this book shows you how to feel strong and sexy, shed pounds, improve memory, and live better than you ever have before.

Dr. Frederic J. Vagnini is an experienced cardiologist and surgeon, as well as the coauthor of the New York Times bestseller The Carbohydrate Addict's Healthy Heart Program. A well-known media expert and public speaker, he currently hosts a live call-in radio program called “The Heart Show” on WOR 710 AM.

Dave Bunnell is the founder and editor of LongLifeClubTM, a worldwide online community with thousands of members in more than 50 countries. An award-winning media pioneer, he also founded the computer magazines PC, PC World, and Macworld, the trade show Macworld Expo, and the biotechnology information service BioWorld.

Walking One Another Home: Moments of Grace and Possibility in the Midst of Alzheimer's

Author: Rita Bresnahan

In Walking One Another Home, the author traces the spiritual and emotional meaning that emerged in the lives of both herself and her mother during their visits together in a Midwest nursing home. She came to see that both she and her mother were on a pilgrimage. The result was this sensitive, hopeful book, which challenges stereotypes about Alzheimer's disease and deftly shifts the emphasis from fear and horror to love and possibility. Unlike many other books about this heart-rending disease, this book focuses not on what is absent in the experience but on what is present and possible. Readers who have a loved one with Alzheimer's will be inspired to enrich their relationships by responding to the Spirit during visits. The author offers concrete and practical suggestions for staying in the present, being aware, and allowing oneself to be compassionate and playful.

Weight Training Safely or Womens Bodies Womens Wisdom

2009-01-31T10:13:00.000-08:00

Weight Training Safely

Author: Bruce Comstock

No pain, no gain. That's the phrase in the heads of most people who actively lift weights, but it is extremely misleading. While there are sensations of pain that indicate the activity in question is beneficial, the vast majority of aches and pains-severe pain in many cases-associated with weight training are indicators of the improper use of technique that result in tissue damage. Weight Training Safely shows readers steps they can take to dramatically increase the benefits of their training and, equally importantly, dramatically decrease their potential for injury.

Women's Bodies, Women's Wisdom: Creating Physical and Emotional Health and Healing

Author: Christiane Northrup

Women's Bodies, Women's Wisdom powerfully demonstrates that when women change the basic conditions of their lives that lead to health problems, they heal faster, more completely, and with far fewer medical interventions. Now Dr. Northrup brings us vital new information about the best techniques of Western medicine and the best alternative therapies, showing how to incorporate both into a complementary whole. She guides readers through the entire range of women's health problems, and offers strikingly new, positive perspectives on normal processes, such as menstruation, pregnancy, and menopause.

Publishers Weekly

This guide goes far beyond standard self-help books [and] is as accessible as it is empowering.

Library Journal

While this book offers a great deal of sound and sympathetic advice about healthy living for women, it is accompanied by an excess of feminist rhetoric and New Age mumbo jumbo. (Do fibroids really "result when we are flowing life energy into dead ends, such as jobs or relationships we have outgrown''?) The reader might feel more comfortable skipping those parts of this otherwise excellent work. Northrup, the founder of a women's health clinic in Maine, takes up women's standard health problems and offers spiritual and philosophical counsel along with suggestions on dietary change, confronting one's feelings about disease, visualization practices, and other holistic remedies. Although much of this same advice can be found elsewhere, Northrup's approach is more casual. For example, she feels that the main reason for exercise should be that you enjoy it.
-- Natalie Kupferberg, Montana State University Library, Bozeman
-- Mark Guyer, Stark City District Library, Canton, Ohio

Library Journal

Booknews

New edition of a guide to women's physical and emotional well-being. Supports the viewpoint that when women change the basic conditions of their lives, they heal faster and more completely. Contains updated information on a range of subjects organized into three major sections -- from external control to inner guidance, anatomy, and how to integrate the best techniques of Western medicine with alternative therapies.

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Through her clinical and personal experiences, Dr. Christiane Northrup came to see that negative circumstances in our lives often manifest themselves in our bodies as illness and pain. In Women's Bodies, she addresses each area of women's health and explains the potential problems that can arise, the possible treatments and the ways that each can be affected by a women's spiritual and emotional status. Examples from the lives of her patients illustrate how changes in attitude and life situations can affect a woman's health. She also gives advice on choosing a doctor, deciding on a treatment, nourishing ourselves and healing emotional scars. Christiane serves as an example of a doctor who has taken her conventional medical training and expanded it to address all aspects of health.

What People Are Saying

Carolyn Myss
A masterpiece for every woman.
-- Author of Anatomy of the Spirit

Supplement Shopper or Natural Medications for Psychiatric Disorders

2009-01-30T06:01:00.000-08:00

Supplement Shopper: An Alternative Medicine Definitive Guide

Author: Gregory Pouls

From Maile Pouls, Ph.D. and Greg Pouls, D.C., leading health practitioners in the fields of nutrition and biochemistry, comes a comprehensive A to Z guide to health conditions, and the dietary supplements that can reverse them.

Drs. Maile and Greg Pouls show how nutritional deficiency, can contribute to over 100 health conditions, including arthritis, eating disorders, osteoporosis, food allergies, and diabetes, and demonstrate how maintaining the proper balance of nutrients can help reverse these conditions permanently.

The authors document their findings with the latest clinical research and dozens of inspiring patient case histories of men and women they have successfully treated during their over 20 years as health practitioners.

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Nutritionists Gregory Pouls, D.C. and Maile Pouls, Ph.D. point out that "in America, we have an overabundance of food but an underabundance of nutrition." They wrote The Supplement Shopper to assist those individuals who may need supplements in making good choices. Drs. Pouls emphasize that "there is no magic bullet or 'super' nutrient that works the same for everyone all the time." Supplements include vitamins, minerals, herbs, amino acids, and other nutrients. They are not drugs and are not presently regulated, other than the restrictions against manufacturers' claims for treating specific diseases. Individuals are often left wondering whether they need a particular supplement, and if so, how much to take. They also need information about other substances included in the supplement, such as artificial coloring or flavoring. Drs. Pouls start with "An A-Z Nutrient Guide," in which they describe the nutrients, how and when they should be taken, and what they do in the body. Part Two is "An A-Z of Health Conditions: Nutrients and Herbal Remedies." More than 80 major diseases and ailments, including allergies, diabetes, fatigue, heart disease, and thyroid conditions, are listed. Each includes a full description of the causes, symptoms, and recommendations for appropriate nutritional treatment. That's followed by an alphabetical listing by brand name of products that contain the recommended supplementation. Contact information, including phone numbers, is provided for each supplement manufacturer. The final section of the book provides information on using supplementation as preventative medicine. Topics include: brain power, longevity, detoxification, and immune support. In hisintroduction, Burton Goldberg urges readers to "take control of your own health. The tools are simple: eat right, use nutritional supplements wisely, don't use prescription drugs (except when absolutely necessary), detoxify, and exercise." The Supplement Shopper provides readers with all the information they need for using nutritional supplementation, including brand names of the products that will best meet their individual needs.

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Natural Medications for Psychiatric Disorders: Considering the Alternatives

Author: David Mischoulon

Updated for its Second Edition, this book is the only reference to focus exclusively on natural medications in psychiatry. Eminent psychiatrists from the Massachusetts General Hospital and other leading institutions examine current scientific and clinical data on the applications, effectiveness, and safety of natural psychotropics and acupuncture. Quick-reference tabular appendices list indications, contraindications, dosages, combinations, and drug-drug interactions for each remedy. This edition includes brand-new chapters on acupuncture, homeopathy, and therapies for substance dependence and weight management. The chapter on polypharmacy and side effect management addresses the growing issue of drug-drug interactions. New introductory chapters discuss complementary and alternative medicine in society and examine research limitations and quality assurance issues.

Booknews

US and Israeli psychiatrists synthesize the current knowledge and published research data on applications, clinical effectiveness, and safety of the better-studied natural psychotropics, which are increasingly popular as alternatives to standard psychiatric drugs. Their goal is to help psychiatrists and primary care physicians decide when to prescribe them. Annotation c. Book News, Inc., Portland, OR (booknews.com)

Last Call or If Its Not Food Dont Eat It

2009-01-29T01:50:00.000-08:00

Last Call: Alcoholism and Recovery

Author: Jack H Hedblom

"I knew about drunk, but did not know anything about living sober. I hadn't really been sober for fifteen years. It wasn't enough that I stopped drinking. I had to learn how to live."

The journey from alcoholic insanity to sobriety -- and the pivotal role of Alcoholics Anonymous (AA) in navigating that transition -- is the focus of this book. Last Call offers perspectives on how and why AA is the most effective alcoholism treatment program in the world.

Through powerful first-person narratives like the one above -- composites of many anonymous speakers -- psychotherapist Jack H. Hedblom provides compelling insights into the minds and hearts of addicted drinkers, from bizarre behavior and denial to the moment of "hitting bottom" and seeking change.

Hedblom covers the process of getting sober, from diagnosis to detox to sobriety. Of particular focus is the long-term challenge of learning to live sober, in which recovering alcoholics learn to solve problems and live life without alcohol. In meeting this long-term challenge, Hedblom asserts, regular participation in AA reaps the greatest benefits.

Hedblom's vivid descriptions reveal AA meetings as gatherings of fellowship, compassion, tears, and laughter. He relates the history of AA, describes the role of sponsors, and elaborates the Twelve Steps and the Promises. He emphasizes the importance of spiritual development in recovery and refutes the common misconceptions that equate spirituality with organized religion.

By relating the stories of people who have escaped the tyranny of alcoholism with the help of AA, Hedblom reveals the road to recovery as a journey of self-discovery, change, and hope.

Foreword   Paul R. McHugh, M.D.     ix
Preface     xiii
Alcoholics Anonymous     1
A Matter of Definition     25
Alcohol and the Alcoholic     45
Getting Sober     70
Mending: the Steps in Getting Well     87
The Components of Sobriety     125
The Alcoholic and the Family     148
The Road to a Life Well Lived: the Promises     176
Events in the History of Alcoholics Anonymous     189
How It Works, the Steps, and the Traditions     193
Notes     197
References     201
Index     203

Go to: South Wind through the Kitchen or Every Day Soup

If It's Not Food, Don't Eat It!: The No-Nonsense Guide to an Eating-for-Health Lifestyle

Author: Kelly Hayford

Learn how our popular food culture is taking a toll on health. Whether people suffer from heart disease, obesity, arthritis, deigestive and eliminative disorders, allergies and sinus problems, imblanced blood sugar, cancer, depression, fatigue, insomnia, or any other disease, this book can help. The book includes recipes and ways that eating healthier will help increase energy, improve mental clarity, balance blood sugar, and much more!

American Cancer Societys Complete Guide to Colorectal Cancer or What Nurses Know and Doctors Dont Have Time to Tell You

2009-01-27T21:38:00.000-08:00

American Cancer Society's Complete Guide to Colorectal Cancer

Author: Bernard Levin

Don't die of embarrassment--get informed about colorectal cancer

Although colorectal cancer is the third most common cancer found in men and women, you may be unaware of your risk and don't know what you can do to prevent this serious disease. You may be too embarrassed to ask your doctor about changes in your bowel habits or get screened for colorectal cancer. American Cancer Society's Complete Guide to Colorectal Cancer provides sound information and support if you are concerned about or diagnosed with colorectal cancer.

Written by experts in oncology, nursing, research, and colorectal cancer care, the up-to-date, evidence-based text explores every aspect of colorectal cancer, from physical to emotional aspects of the disease, including:

What colorectal cancer is, who gets it, and why
Screening tests and how colorectal cancer is diagnosed
Treatment options for different types and stages of colorectal cancer
Managing side effects, including caring for a colostomy
Coping with practical issues like work, insurance, andmoney
The role of family, relationships, and support groups during and after cancer

American Cancer Society's Complete Guide to ColorectalCancer provides helpful, matter-of-fact support and resources that allows you to make informed decisions, manage the disease, and move forward with your life. The comprehensive guide is punctuated by tips and personal stories from people affected by colorectal cancer.

Bernard Levin, M.D., is vice president for cancer prevention and population sciences at The University of Texas M. D. Anderson Cancer Center in Houston.

Terri B. Ades, M.S.,A.P.R.N., A.O.C.N., is director of cancer information at the American CancerSociety in Atlanta.

Durado Brooks, M.D., M.P.H., is director of prostate and colorectal cancer at the AmericanCancer Society in Atlanta.

Christopher H. Crane, M.D., is associate professor of radiation oncology at The Universityof Texas M. D. Anderson Cancer Center in Houston.

Paulo M. Hoff, M.D., F.A.C.P., is associate professor of medicine and deputy chairman of clinical research in the department of gastrointestinal medical oncology at The University of Texas M. D. Anderson Cancer Center in Houston.

Paul J. Limburg, M.D., M.P.H., is assistant professor of medicine in the division of gastroenterologyand hepatology at Mayo Clinic College of Medicine in Rochester, Minnesota.

David A. Rothenberger, M.D., is professor of surgery in the department of surgery, and chief of the division of colon and rectal surgery at the University of Minnesota, and associate director for clinical research and programs at the University of Minnesota Cancer Centerin Minneapolis, Minnesota.

Library Journal

Colorectal cancer is one of the most common malignancies worldwide, second only to lung cancer as a cause of death. Though it can usually be cured if detected early, many people are embarrassed and/or unwilling to discuss changes in bowel habits with their physicians or to get screened. The American Cancer Society (ACS) guide addresses those most susceptible to the cancer (people over 50) as well as their families, friends, and caregivers. As with other ACS books, information abounds. Lead editor Levin (vice president for cancer prevention & population sciences, MD Anderson Cancer Ctr., Univ. of Texas) oversees easy-to-understand explanations of who is at risk and why and material on symptoms; diagnostic tests, including disease staging (how aggressive and widespread the disease is);treatment options (e.g., surgery, radiation therapy, alternative and complementary medicine); and coping with side effects and living with a colostomy. Also included is practical advice on clinical trials, choosing a doctor, communicating with the healthcare team, and insurance, money, and workplace issues. A former certified nurse midwife who was diagnosed with cancer in 1996, Livingston furnishes similar statistics and also discusses the reluctance of patients and society in general to talk about this disease. Her aim with this book is to provide practical information and emotional support. Unfortunately, the format of her personal story interspersed with sidebars highlighting important points does not make for easy consultation or supply in-depth information. Each sidebar contains a mere snippet of information; the author's personal odyssey of her survival is the book's focus. Livingston's title is not suggested for purchase. The ACS guide, however, is indispensable for patients and caregivers and is highly recommended for all libraries.-Jodith Janes, Cleveland Clinic Fdn. Lib. Copyright 2006 Reed Business Information.

Go to: The Worst Case Scenario Almanac or Jump into Fitness

What Nurses Know and Doctors Don't Have Time to Tell You

Author: Patricia Carroll

This comprehensive, accessible home reference guide addresses a wide range of health concerns-as only a nurse who knows the inside story on healthcare can. From headaches to ankle sprains, asthma to zinc remedies, this authoritative resource reveals what everyone needs to know in order to get healthy-and stay that way. The book features hundreds of tips on easing symptoms, promoting healing, following a treatment plan, and solving both the big and small problems that arise when someone is sick, hurt, or in pain.

Readers will discover how to:

• Treat everyday health complaints and minor injuries
• Heal faster after an injury
• Get the best results from medicines while reducing side effects
• Recover more comfortably at home after outpatient surgery
• Prepare properly for common medical tests
• Manage allergies effectively
• Measure temperature, pulse, and blood pressure for the most accurate results
• Reduce the risk of accidents and trips to the ER
• Analyze health insurance options to make the best choices
• Get the best care from health providers and hospitals

Listening to Depression or Diabetic Living Cookbook

2009-01-26T17:26:00.000-08:00

Listening to Depression: How Understanding Your Pain Can Heal Your Life

Author: Lara Honos Webb

In her first book, The Gift of ADHD, psychologist Lara Honos-Webb shows a radical new way to reframe attention deficit/hyperactivity disorder as a range of strengths, aptitudes, and advantages. Now she applies her trend-setting, outside-the-box thinking to one of the most common mental health diagnoses: depression. Instead of directing your energies into overcoming or getting rid of depression, Honos-Webb helps you see periods of depression as opportunities for growth and introspection.

Each chapter of the book discusses a different aspect of depression as a gift or positive opportunity. Depression can be the start of a reorientation in life, a step in the search for meaning, or a chance for letting go of hurtful aspects of the self. It can also be a chance to deal with grief and loss and learn to expand possibilities. The book concludes with a section of advice about when it is important to defend against depression and how best to go about it when the need arises.

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Diabetic Living Cookbook

Author: Better Homes Gardens

More than 160 great-tasting recipes designed for people living with (or at risk of developing) diabetes, but flavorful enough to satisfy everyone at the table-no need to cook separate meals!

Healthful choices for snacks, breakfast, appetizers, main dishes, breads, sides, beverages, and even desserts.

Savor Rosemary Potato Frittata, Salmon Penne Salad, Mocha Cake with Berries, and much more.

Every recipe includes exchanges and complete nutritional information.

Sidebars throughout the book spotlight helpful tips on healthy cooking techniques, smart ways to dine out, and lifestyle ideas that make living with diabetes easier.

Advice from professionals on how to get the best results when cooking with sugar substitutes.

Information and advice on living with diabetes, avoiding complications and successfully coping with its challenges.

A special section for parents of children with diabetes provides age-appropriate advice on helping them maximize control.

BONUS: Menus and advice from The Diabetic Chef.

Handbook of Functional Lipids or Leslie Sansones Eat Smart Walk Strong

2009-01-25T13:15:00.000-08:00

Handbook of Functional Lipids

Author: Casimir C Akoh

Comprehensive in its approach to the broad spectrum of topics related to lipid functionality science, the Handbook of Functional Lipids addresses the role of biotechnology and market potential for functional lipids as well as the physical and chemical roles of lipids in functional foods. Four sections provide extensive coverage of the isolation, production, and concentration of functional lipids, as well as lipids for food product, nutritional, and health functionality. This is an indispensable tool for nutritionists, product development scientists, food industry professionals, and researchers who are interested in the beneficial properties of lipids in functional foods.

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Leslie Sansone's Eat Smart, Walk Strong: The Secrets to Effortless Weight Loss

Author: Leslie Sanson

There are many small ways we sabotage our health without realizing it. By recognizing these bad habits and developing good ones through small changes, we can see big results. Using her proven six-week-plan format, Leslie teaches readers how to eat healthier and smarter one habit at a time. Because we are all created differently, a quick quiz about your current eating habits will help you customize Leslie's plan to your own needs and lifestyle. Each week you will learn a different habit with numerous tips on how to apply it effectively, including:

Intentional eating-how to improve your enjoyment of food

Breakfast-why it really is the most important meal of the day

Portion control-recognizing what a normal serving size looks like

Slow eating-food choices that are sure to fire up your metabolism

Snacking-are you a traditionalist or a grazer?

Restaurant dining-six strategies that will guarantee healthier meals out

You'll also learn about special focus foods that have remarkable abilities to help you lose weight and get healthy without dieting. You'll discover smart and tasty ways to incorporate these foods into your diet, along with an extensive section of quick and easy recipes for delicious meals and snacks. At the end of each week, a progress report will help you to apply the habit of the week, track your improvement, and record the eating habits you choose to adopt along the way. Before you know it, you'll be looking better, feeling healthier, and eating smarter!

Publishers Weekly

The "secrets" revealed in this friendly volume won't surprise many readers: losing weight requires burning more calories and consuming fewer. But given that the obesity epidemic is getting, well, bigger, the helpful tips and ideas are needed, even if they aren't particularly newsworthy. Sansone, creator of the Walk Away the Pounds book and video series, begins by explaining healthy dieting habits, highlighting typical stumbling blocks and outlining her PERFECT support system (an acronym for plan, educate, repeat, flex, exercise, celebrate and transform) that details steps she believes are key to straightforward weight loss. Then she introduces a six-week plan, complete with workbook pages for each day, designed to eradicate bad habits and promote good ones. She also includes dozens of reasonably tempting recipes (e.g., Apricot Lentil Stew, Chicken Mole, and Oatmeal-Raisin Chocolate Chip Cookies) to make in conjunction with the plan. Except for the depressing suggestion that "people do best if they spend most of their exercise time on indoor walking... walking in place... in complete privacy," this is an uplifting diet guide that can help anyone currently in the nonactive population segment-as long as they stick to it. Photos. (Jan.) Copyright 2005 Reed Business Information.

Supporting the Caregiver in Dementia or Dr Larry Silvers Advice to Parents on ADHD

2009-01-24T09:00:00.000-08:00

Supporting the Caregiver in Dementia: A Guide for Health Care Professionals

Author: Sheila M Loboprabhu

Dementia is one of the greatest challenges facing seniors and their caregivers around the globe. Developed by experts in both research and practice, this guide for mental health clinicians explores the experience of caregiving in dementia, discussing the latest research developments and sharing clinical pearls of wisdom that can easily be translated to daily practice.

The contributors explore the history of caregiving and then examine the current demographics of caregivers for persons with dementia. They discuss who provides care, the settings in which it is delivered, and the rewards and burdens of caregiving. They place special emphasis on understanding the psychological needs of both the person with dementia and the caregiver, as well as interpersonal bonds, spiritual dimensions, and reactions to grief and loss. Using a multidisciplinary approach to treatment for caregivers, this book addresses the role of pharmacotherapy, individual and family interventions, and social supports. Finally, the authors reflect on societal issues such as health care policies, ethnic elders, and ethics.

This volume offers health professionals insights into the daily lives of caregivers, along with tools to provide their patients with the support they need.

1	The history of caregiving in dementia	3
2	The caregiver in dementia	25
3	From home to nursing home : a continuum of care for persons with dementia	46
4	Caregiver burden	63
5	The affective interpersonal bond in caregiving	85
6	Religious participation and caregiving : a psychodynamic perspective	104
7	Caregiving and the sexual relationship on dementia	117
8	Grief and loss in dementia	132
9	The role of pharmacotherapy for dementia patients with behavioral disturbances	151
10	Care of the caregiver : individual and family interventions	168
11	Health supports for the caregiver	192
12	Health care policies and caregivers	223
13	Ethnic elders and caregiving	237
14	The ethics of dementia caregiving	261

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Dr. Larry Silver's Advice to Parents on ADHD

Author: Larry B Silver MD

"How Can I Help My Child with ADHD?"

With this fully realized second edition of the classic guide, Dr. Larry Silver addresses the subjects all parents wonder about when they suspect their child has attention deficit hyperactivity disorder:

What causes ADHD? What signs should I look for?
How can I make sure my child is diagnosed correctly?
Could my child have a learning disability, too?
What's the latest information on medications and other treatments?
What controversial treatments should I watch out for?
What should I tell my child's school, and what should they be doing?
What legal issues do I need to understand to get my child the right help and protect his or her rights?
How can I handle behavior problems?
How can I help my whole family cope with the situation?

Dr. Silver's warm, thoroughly practical guide will give parents, teachers, and others the support they want and the answers they need.

Complete Tai Chi or Sweet Dreams

2009-01-23T04:48:00.000-08:00

Complete Tai-Chi: The Definitive Guide to Physical and Emotional Self-Improvement

Author: Alfred Huang

Master Huang's Complete Tai-chi is the definitive introduction to the Condensed Form of Wu-style Tai-chai, a form that has gained enormous popularity as a healing exercise because it stresses the development of internal energy for self-healing. The 36 postures of this style are beautiful in their simplicity and completely safe, regardless of one's age or physical condition. Included in this book are a detailed guide to the 36 postures (with more than 250 illustrative photographs), a historical overview of the Tai-chi, and translations of classic works by Tai-chi masters.

Book review: The Java Programming Language or Enterprise SOA

Sweet Dreams: A Pediatrician's Secrets for Your Child's Good Night's Sleep

Author: Paul Fleiss

Most new parents quickly and sadly discover the difficulty of getting a child first to go to sleep, and then to sleep throughout the night. Dr. Fleiss, a noted family pediatrician for more than 30 years, shares his secrets for discovering a child's natural sleep patterns, developing positive bedtime rituals, nutritional and lifestyle aids to sleep, and how co-sleeping affects normal growth and development.

Paul M. Fleiss, M.D., a clinical assistant professor of pediatrics at the UCLA School of Medicine, was the subject of the film The Good Doctor, starring Michael Gross. His private practice boasts a roster of celebrity patients including Madonna's daughter and Leonardo DiCaprio.

Parent Council Reviews

This is a basic guide to your child's sleep habits and patterns. The book tells what to avoid and offers advice for problems. It encourages co-sleeping with plenty of information for success. A basic common-sense review. 2000, Lowell House, $14.95. Ages Adult. Reviewer: M. Thomas SOURCE: Parent Council, September 2001 (Vol. 9, No. 1)

Advances in Sport Psychology or Coping with Chronic Heartburn

2009-01-22T00:37:00.000-08:00

Advances in Sport Psychology

Author: Thelma S Horn

The updated third edition of Advances in Sport Psychology offers a view of the latest research in the field of sport psychology. The text is written by 34 of the field's most prolific researchers and scholars, including Maureen Weiss, Shane Murphy, and Albert Carron. These contributors extend the boundaries that have defined the field and provide a clear direction for future research.

This third edition has been completely revised to reflect the advances that have occurred in the field within the past several years. The text provides readers with a complete picture of current research and emerging topics in sport psychology while challenging researchers to examine the factors that keep this discipline growing. Advances in Sport Psychology, Third Edition, provides a fresh look at sport psychology with these features:

Four new chapters on qualitative research methods, achievement goal theories, self-confidence, and family and peer influences
Significant revisions of the second-edition chapters, along with more concise overviews of individual topics
An analysis and synthesis of the state of knowledge for each topic and a discussion of future research directions

The text focuses on the most important and active areas of current research, which recognize the merging of individual and socioenvironmental factors in making sense of sport performance and behavior. Each chapter includes a definition of terms, an explanation of the chapter's scope, and an outline of the sections. The author then provides a review of the available research and theory on the chapter's main topic, analyzes the state of knowledge in the area, and devotes significantspace to future research directions.

The book is divided into four parts. Part I offers a comprehensive introduction to the field, including definitions, history, and research paradigms and methodologies. Part II explores individual characteristics that affect sport participants' behavior, including self-perceptions, attributional patterns and perceptions of control, motivational orientations, and achievement goal perspectives. Part III explores socioenvironmental factors that affect sport participants' behaviors. Part IV delves into the research and theory concerning intervention techniques used for enhancing performance and modifying athletes' behaviors, including imagery and mental rehearsal, attentional processes, goal setting, and flow and peak performance.

Advances in Sport Psychology, Third Edition, offers a new and thorough understanding of where sport psychology has been, where it is now, and where it is headed. This text will help students prepare and conduct their own research, and it will be a great reference for professionals who want to stay on the cutting-edge of the field.

Doody Review Services

Reviewer:Christopher J. Graver, PhD(Madigan Army Medical Center)
Description:As can be seen by the proliferation of books in this area in the last few years, sport psychology is a growing field. This book focuses on psychological factors and individual psychological differences that play a role in competitive sports. Previous editions were published in 2002 and 1992.
Purpose:This edition updates the reader on the current literature, and begins to take a look at the interaction between socioenvironmental factors and individual differences.
Audience:According to the editor, this book is intended for graduate students enrolled in research-oriented sport psychology programs.
Features:The four major sections include an introduction to sport psychology, individual differences, socioenvironmental factors, and psychological skills and intervention techniques. Each major section begins with an introduction to the topic. The chapters also have brief introductions, well labeled sections, concluding paragraphs, and future research directions. The topics are relevant for students, including the early discussions of research methodology. Later chapters discuss self-confidence, motivation, and achievement orientation. Group performance, social influences, and coaching effectiveness are also covered. These topics are intertwined with the concept of sports performance and each chapter provides a building block in the sport psychology process. Empirically grounded suggestions are made for enhancing performance that could easily be taken from the classroom to the playing field. Illustrations, figures, and tables summarize and helpconsolidate the learning process. The abundant references clearly have been updated. The only complaint I have is that they are listed at the end of the book, instead of being readily available at the end of each chapter, requiring a lot of extra page turning.
Assessment:This would be a sensible choice for instructors as a text for graduate students. It is well written in an interesting and informative manner. The references are plentiful and current, and the organization makes it easy to teach in sections. Additionally, the wide array of topics with practical guidance enhances its learning quality. It would be worth updating to this third edition.

Booknews

The contributions collected in this graduate level text are sophisticated analyses of individual differences and sport behavior (things you wish your high school gym teacher knew), social- environmental influences, and intervention techniques--imagery, attention development, goal setting. Annotation c. Book News, Inc., Portland, OR (booknews.com)

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Coping with Chronic Heartburn: What You Need to Know about Acid Reflux and GERD

Author: Elaine Fantle Shimberg

An estimated 10 percent of the U.S. population suffers from Chronic Heartburn, also known as Acid Reflux or GERD. Many people simply dismiss this condition--the symptoms of which can include sleeplessness, chronic sore throat, heartburn, hoarseness, and dental problems--as something to learn to live with. Recent studies, however, have shown that GERD can have serious effects such as an increased risk for esophagitis, ulcers of the throat, and even cancer of the esophagaus, catapulting this condition into the media spotlight.

One of the first books to demystify this condition for the lay reader, Coping with chronic Heartburn offers help, relief, and advice to sufferers of GERD, including:

*When to consult a doctor
*Which tests you may have to undergo
*Effective self-care treatments such as dietary change and over the counter medications
*Promising alternative and herbal treatments
*Details on the latest prevention and treatment developments, including a new surgical procedure with a 96% success rate.

What People Are Saying

Daniel G. Amen
Coping with Chronic Heartburn is a wonderfully practical book that will help many readers. It is comprehensive and written in an accessible, down-to-earth style. It is filled with great information and should be read by everyone who suffers from acid reflux and GERD.
— (Daniel G. Amen, MD, author of Change Your Brain, Change Your Life)

Spots Birthmarks and Rashes or Living Healthy with Hepatitis C

2009-01-20T20:25:00.000-08:00

Spots, Birthmarks and Rashes: The Complete Guide to Caring for Your Child's Skin

Author: June Thompson

A parents' guide to childhood skin problems.

Spots, Birthmarks and Rashes helps parents identify, treat and possibly prevent childhood skin problems. Clear, color photographs facilitate diagnosing skin conditions and assessing the treatments needed.

Skin conditions are covered thematically in five major sections:

Non-contagious rashes
Contagious rashes
Insect bites and infestations
Lumps, bumps and bruises
Birthmarks, pigments and growths

Each condition is illustrated and concisely described along with treatment and therapy options. Background information covers the anatomy, physiology and protective care of skin. A special section explains how to care for your child's skin from infancy.

The text of Spots, Birthmarks and Rashes is detailed, specific, and very understandable to a non-medical reader.

Meredith Kiger, Ph.D. - Children's Literature

Written by a nurse, midwife and health visitor, this comprehensive guide to skin care and problems among infants and children uses photos and drawings to educate the reader. Everything from rashes to contagious and non-contagious diseases, insect bites to birthmarks and growths are discussed and treatments suggested. The reader will be amazed at the myriad skin ailments that a child can suffer, however the text is reassuring and explicit about what to do for each one. Normal care of skin, particularly in vulnerable infants, is quite useful to new parents. The book even discusses herbal and other alternative remedies. It's an ideal book for the pediatrician's office as well as for parents. A glossary and index are included. 2003, Firefly Books, Ages Adult.

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Living Healthy with Hepatitis C: Natural and Conventional Approaches to Recover Your Quality of Life

Author: Harriet A Washington

As many as four million Americans suffer from the hepatitis C virus (HCV), but most don't even know they're infected. Here at last is the unprecedented book that smashes the myths about the disease as it offers authoritative, lifesaving information you won't find anywhere else. Living Healthy with Hepatitis C is your ultimate weapon against the biggest killer of all: fear. Discover new hope and help in its pages as you learn a comprehensive approach that puts you back in control of your life!

Protect yourself from acquiring HCV

Protect your loved ones from contracting it if you are infected

Benefit from the latest medical treatments, including interferon, ribavirin, and other drugs

Learn the pros and cons of alternative treatments, including herbs, supplements, and acupuncture

Use diet, lifestyle, and exercise as potent weapons against HCV

Avoid its worst consequences, including cancer and liver failure

Understand HCV, the medical treatments, lab tests, clinical trials, and much more

Take advantage of the latest breakthroughs, including a possible "magic bullet" leading to a cure

PLUS extensive resources, including books, organizations, websites, periodicals, and more

Diabetic Cooking for Seniors or Cancer in the Family

2009-01-18T10:20:00.000-08:00

Diabetic Cooking for Seniors

Author: Kathleen Stanley

An innovative cookbook for older people with diabetes

As people get older, their dietary needs and physical abilities change. This book addresses issues such as decreased sense of taste, difficulty in meal preparation due to arthritis, the need for more fiber, and food-drug interactions with a straightforward problem/solution approach. Quick, easy-to-prepare recipes with five or fewer ingredients arranged in specific categories such as low-sodium dishes, foods with more fiber, and low-cholesterol meals are key in this innovative new book.

Kathleen Stanley, C.D.E., R.D., L.D., M.S.Ed., is a diabetes educator at Saint Joseph Hospital (Lexington, KY). She is the author of numerous articles, including articles for the American Diabetes Association’s Diabetes Forecast magazine, and she is coauthor of Quick and Easy Diabetic Recipes for One.

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Cancer in the Family: Helping Children Cope with a Parent's Illness

Author: Sue P Heiney

Tools to help your family cope with cancer

A diagnosis of cancer changes a family forever.Ordinary responsibilities become more demanding,and you sometimes need assistancebalancing the specific needs of your children.Cancer in the Family outlines steps necessary tohelp your children understand what happens when aparent has been diagnosed with cancer. Youcan learn how to strengthen ties and express concernfor each other, even when a parent is sick.

You'll learn how to:

Talk to your children each step of the wayand answer difficult questions about thecondition
Help children cope when aparent feels ill
Manage role changes and disruptions inroutines
Recognize signs that your child needs help

Sue P. Heiney, Ph.D., R.N., is manager of Psychosocial Oncologyfor the South Carolina Cancer Center of the Palmetto HealthAlliance in Columbia, South Carolina.

Joan F. Hermann,M.S.W., L.S.W., is director of Social Work Services at Fox ChaseCancer Center in Philadelphia.

Katherine V.Bruss, Psy.D., licensed psychologist, and Joy L. Fincannon, R.N.,M.S., are former staff editors at the American Cancer Societyin Atlanta.

Spiritual Tattoo or Bodies of Subversion

2009-01-17T23:08:00.000-08:00

Spiritual Tattoo: A Cultural History of Tattooing, Piercing, Scarification, Branding, and Implants

Author: John A Rush

Say "body modifications" and most people think of tattoos and piercings. They associate these mainly with the urban primitives of the 1980s to today and with primitive tribes. In fact, as this fascinating book shows, body mods have been on the scene since ancient times, traceable as far back as 1.5 million years, and they also encompass sacrification, branding, and implants. Professor John Rush outlines the processes and procedures of these radical physical alterations, showing their function as rites of passage, group identifiers, and mechanisms of social control. He explores the use of pain for spiritual purposes, such as purging sin and guilt, and examines the phenomenon of accidental cuts and punctures as individual events with sometimes profound implications for group survival. Spiritual Tattoo finds a remarkable consistency in body modifications from prehistory to the present, suggesting the importance of the body as a sacred geography from both social and psychological points of view.

Bodies of Subversion: A Secret History of Women and Tattoo

Author: Margot Mifflin

The first history of women's tattoo art, Bodies of Subversion: A Secret History of Women and Tattoo is a fascinating excursion into a subculture that dated back to the 19th century. It includes many never-before-seen photos of tattooed women from the last hundred years.

How to Deal with Your Back Pain and Rheumatoid Joint Pain or Programmed to Run

2009-01-17T13:57:00.000-08:00

How to Deal with Your Back Pain and Rheumatoid Joint Pain: A Preventive and Self Treatment......

Author: F Batmanghelidj

Using simple words, this book explains back pain and rheumatoid joint pains as indicators of local dehydration, and demonstrates how new movements to promote fluid circulation in the disc spaces will result in relief of low back and sciatic pain. "Effective graphics help explain the human physiology, the role of discs and the body's need for water."--Library Journal. 33 illustrations. (Global Health Solutions, Inc.)

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Programmed to Run: A Biomechanical and Psychological System for Peak Running Efficiency

Author: Thomas S Miller

"Run faster with less effort than ever before! Programmed to Run shows you how to improve your stride mechanics and focus your mind during training and racing so that you can run more efficiently, like elite runners. This approach is based on sound laboratory and field research and supported by results." These techniques will lead to fewer injuries, more effective and consistent training, better racing results, and greater satisfaction and enjoyment in your running. With Programmed to Run you'll be able to train your mind and body to achieve extraordinary results.

Dangerous Drug Interactions or Healthy Gluten Free Cooking

2009-01-17T01:45:00.000-08:00

Dangerous Drug Interactions

Author: Joe Graedon

WHAT YOU DON'T KNOW CAN HURT YOU!

Every time you combine any kind of drug with another - prescription medicines, over-the-counter products, vitamins, minerals, herbs, alcohol, even food - you expose yourself to the risk of a potentially hazardous interaction. Dangerous Drug Interactions can help you navigate the treacherous waters of medicine/vitamin/food combinations with confidence. This life-saving reference includes:
Over 200 easy-to-understand charts with information on medications for pain relief, allergies, asthma, arthritis, heart problems, depression, diabetes, contraception, ulcers, and much more
Detailed descriptions of the symptoms of dangerous interactions
Specific concerns for women, children, and older adults
Vital information on Viagra, Propulsid, Lanoxin, Vasotec, Adalat, Prozac, Mevacor, Zocor, Lipitor, Tagamet, Coumadin, Dilantin, Prilosec, Synthroid, Procardia, and scores of other commonly prescribed medicines.

What People Are Saying

Pedro Cuatrecasas
Every health-conscious consumer should have a copy of this at arm's reach.

Fred L. Eckel
A consumer-friendly, accurate, and useful resource for professionals as well as patients.

Dean Edell
At last, someone has tackled this most complex and critical area. Only the Graedons could make this clear and understandable. A "must have" for anyone interested in their health.

	Acknowledgments
	Foreword
Ch. 1	Introduction	1
Ch. 2	How to Use This Book	11
Ch. 3	Lethal Drug/Drug Combinations	19
Ch. 4	Eat, Drink, and Be Wary! Food/Drug Interactions	41
Ch. 5	Drug/Vitamin and Drug/Mineral Interactions	77
Ch. 6	Prescription Drug/Over-the-Counter Drug Interactions	97
Ch. 7	Drug Interactions That Affect Women, Children, and Older People	125
Ch. 8	Drug/Alcohol Interactions	141
	Guides to Dangerous Drug Interactions	157
	Afterword	383
	About the Authors	393
	Index	397
	Safety Checklist	447

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Healthy Gluten-Free Cooking

Author: Darina Allen

Introduction by Elaine Monarch, president and founder of the Celiac Disease Foundation

Unable to digest gluten, a protein found in wheat and other grains, people with celiac disease resign themselves to life without bread or pasta-not to mention cheese soufflй, lasagna, chicken pot pie, pancakes, chocolate gвteau, and panzanella. But now, with Healthy Gluten-Free Cooking, all of these once-taboo foods, and many more, are available to the estimated two million Americans with this incurable condition.

Here Darina Allen, founder of Ireland's renowned Ballymaloe Cookery School, and Rosemary Kearney, a nutrition expert who has celiac disease, present delicious, gluten-free transformations of 157 recipes from appetizers and salads to main courses and desserts, including Irish soda bread, fritters, scones, pork en croute, and Yorkshire pudding. Also featured is essential advice on selecting gluten-free ingredients. In this book the authors achieve the ultimate in healthy cooking: a cuisine for a special need that is sensational enough for everyone to enjoy.

Author Bio: Darina Allen is an internationally recognized culinary expert and the of several books on Irish cuisine. In 1983, she founded Ballymaloe Cookery School in Ireland. Rosemary Kearney, who has celiac disease, is a graduate chef from Ballymaloe Cookery School. She runs her own catering business, Rosemary and Thyme, in Ireland.

Medicinal Plants or Coronary Heart Disease

2009-01-16T16:34:00.000-08:00

Medicinal Plants: Chemistry and Properties

Author: M Daniel

"This treatise is a unified and single-source reference book providing the latest and the most significant data on a wide spectrum of medicinal herbs practised worldwide and their chemical ingredients. Of the 550 plants referred to in the book in relation to their phytochemicals, 350 are dealt in detail dovetailing their distinguishing botanical characters, chemical components and biomarkers of all the useful parts, authentic medicinal properties and the pharmacological actions they elicit. About 10,000 constituent compounds have been mentioned and these have been grouped according to their natural product classification. This book is intended to oncompass an in-depth coverage of the chemistry of "Plant Products" such as alkaloids, terponoids, phenolics, etc. In addition to emphasizing the synergism of the components of these herbs, emerging trends like aromatherapy and antioxidant therapy are discussed and a handy user's guide is appended at the end." This book is a valuable and indispensable reference book designed for teachers and students of phytochemistry, medicinal botany and pharmacy as also for biochemists, organic chemists, chemotaxonomists, medicinal practitioners (practicing herbal medicine), foresters, drug manufacturers, chemo/bioprospectors, and of course, to a layman interested in medicinal herbs.

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Coronary Heart Disease

Author: Barry M Cohen

What do you do when the doctor says, You Have Coronary Heart Disease?

Coronary heart disease (CHD) is one of the most common and most serious diseases in the nation, affecting 12 million Americans. If you have been diagnosed with CHD, there is much you can do to improve your health. The first step is learning all you can about it so you'll better understand how medical treatment and life style changes will help.

Author Barry Cohen, M.D., is a cardiologist who has treated thousands of patients. He understands the questions and concerns you have. In Coronary Heart Disease, he explains the basics of how CHD is diagnosed and treated. Among the questions he answers:

What causes coronary heart disease?
How does cholesterol affect your heart?
What medical tests will you need?
How do the medications prescribed for CHD work?
What is involved with an angioplasty or bypass surgery?
What life styles changes will improve your health?
What are the warning signs of a heart attack?

Stay healthier by becoming an informed patient!

Heal Your Knees or Guia para

2009-01-16T05:22:00.000-08:00

Heal Your Knees: How to Prevent Knee Surgery and What to Do if You Need It

Author: Robert Klapper
Millions of people suffer from knee pain due to aging, sports, or injury. Here an orthopedic surgeon and a physical therapist have joined forces to create a program of exercises in the pool and on dry land that works to alleviate various types of knee pain, before, after, or instead of surgery.

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Guia para: El consumo decarbohidratos: Un metodo simple para la planificacion de la dieta del diabetico

Author: Fairview Health Services Staff
This Spanish-language booklet show diabetics how to control blood sugar by tracking carbohydrate comsumption and by combining different foods to reach specific carbohydrate levels for meals and snacks.

The Only Menopause Guide Youll Need or Baby Greens

2009-01-15T19:07:00.000-08:00

The Only Menopause Guide You'll Need

Author: Michele Moor
Because women want a direct approach when seeking answers to questions about menopause, Dr. Michele Moore has written a book that recognizes the individuality of women as it addresses their concerns in dealing with the changes of menopause.
The Only Menopause Guide You'll Need is written for all women who are making decisions about treatment for symptoms of menopause. Dr. Moore invites the reader to assess her individual situation by looking into her own medical history and talking with a trusted health advisor. She helps the reader make informed choices about her treatment, should treatment be chosen, and offers a balanced account of options that range from traditional medical practice to holistic and alternative approaches. Above all, she encourages the reader to accept responsibility for her choices and to deal with the consequences of those choices while remaining proactive throughout the process. She also emphasizes the need for each woman to monitor her health condition closely and to reassess her situation as her health needs change through the years.
Dr. Moore incorporates in the book her own experience with perimenopause, menopause, and postmenopause, as well as stories of her friends, neighbors, colleagues, and patients. She provides information about symptoms and treatment--including lifestyle changes and herbal and homeopathic remedies in addition to the treatments offered by traditional allopathic medicine. Hers is an empathetic and broad-minded voice that draws readers in at the same time it informs them, so that they can deal with inevitable changes in body, mind, and spirit.
"As women, we are accustomed to cycles and seasons, but thecrossing of the threshold of menopause into autumn brings grief, rage, fear, and great sadness to many women. Have you ever on a luminous autumn day had a shiver of anticipation of winter to come? And felt regret at the passing of the summer flowers and warmth? You might forget at that moment about the different pleasures of winter, and that spring and autumn come again, and that the seeds that are dormant or started in winter burst forth in glory come spring." -- from The Only Menopause Guide You'll Need

Publishers Weekly
Since the 2001 publication of the first edition of Moore's well-received book, menopause has come into the media spotlight. Research showing that hormone replacement therapy (HRT) can have negative side effects has many women rethinking the wisdom of approaching menopause as a medical problem. Moore, a physician in private practice in New Hampshire, calls menopause a "phase of development" not unlike adolescence and encourages readers to be patient with, and attentive to, themselves in this transitional time. She offers professional and personal advice about menopause's emotional and physiological symptoms, explaining complementary treatments, such as herbal supplements, meditation and exercise, as well as traditional therapies. She reviews recent data on HRT and devotes a chapter to estradiol, a very powerful estrogen she refers to as "the forgotten estrogen." Moore includes specific recommendations for coping with symptoms ranging from night sweats to low libido, and outlines menopausal women's "major health concerns," namely, osteoporosis, cancer and heart disease. "Most of the physical discomforts of the menopausal process are transient and can be eased using a combination of therapeutic approaches described in the pages of this book," she writes. "The drive toward the completeness of self can be a lasting legacy of this process." Women looking for a comforting guide to menopause, with practical information as well as a sense of spirituality, will find it here. (Nov. 30) Copyright 2004 Reed Business Information.
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Reviewer: Rita H. Kelly, CNM, MS (East Carolina University)
Description: This small easy-to-read book addresses a universal concern of women:the "change of life":written from the viewpoint of the maturing woman and her concerns.
Purpose: To advise women who are starting to think about menopause is the main purpose of this book. A secondary purpose is to provide information to women so that they can open communication on this subject with their healthcare providers. These are worthy purposes that are met in a nicely balanced manner.
Audience: The intended audience is the woman who is planning ahead for the climacteric and who wants and needs information in order to do so. Secondarily, the audience is the woman already experiencing climacteric symptoms. Additionally, this is a nice review of options for the healthcare provider of such women. The author, a family practitioner, has had many years of practice to assist women in mid-life.
Features: This book covers not only the traditional allopathic approach to menopausal management, but also alternative therapies as well. These include herbal and homeopathic approaches. Also discussed is the woman's option to choose from among and between these therapies for what works best for her. Each chapter has its own references listed in the back. A very helpful glossary for terms unfamiliar to the lay person is a bonus.
Assessment: As a general reference for the woman in her 40s undergoing climacteric symptoms, this book is a good starting resource. It would also make good adjunct reading for the gynecology student. By treating the woman as a respected participant in her care, the author has done a favor to women.
Library Journal
Two women who have experienced menopause share their personal stories along with advice for others. Posner, who had a family history of breast cancer, decided to write a book about her trial-and-error experience with nonhormonal approaches to treating the symptoms of menopause. Wanting to avoid both natural and synthetic estrogens, she researched and mapped her own course of treatment, relying on exercise, diet, and massive amounts of supplements. Written more like a autobiography than a medical book, her story isn't really that interesting, and Posner throws out some options like acupuncture because she "just felt it was not the way I wanted to treat menopause." An optional purchase, recommended only where there is a great interest in first-person health narratives. Women who really want authoritative help deciding what they should do will find better information in Moore's book. Moore also mentions her personal experience and does, in fact, recommend some of the same therapies that Posner uses, but this is advice coming from a medical practitioner. As a physician in private practice, she advocates starting small, using the least toxic treatments for symptoms such as hot flashes, migraines, and osteoporosis. She is open to all types of treatments ranging from homeopathy to hormone replacement. A more balanced treatment of menopause that includes allopathic and alternative therapies, her book is recommended for public and consumer health libraries.--Elizabeth Williams, Houston Acad. of Medicine-Texas Medical Ctr. Lib. Copyright 2000 Cahners Business Information.
Booknews
Do not be put off by the hucksterish title. , May 1, 2000, is mildly enthusiastic about Moore's popular guide. An easy read by a doctor who CAN write. Annotation c. Book News, Inc., Portland, OR (booknews.com)
Kirkus Reviews
paper: 0-8018-6408-9 Reassuring, accurate, informative help from a sympathetic guide. Physician Moore is comfortable with traditional and alternative medical practices, and she incorporates here both approaches into her intelligent, practical discussion of menopause and its possible discomforts. Moore believes that "this time in a woman's life is a natural phase of development, not a medical problem." In her view, therefore, symptoms of menopause need not be routinely treated. Rather, she provides information, including that on "the availability of intervention," so that women are equipped to make their own choices according to individual situations. She first explains the phases of menopause—perimenopause, menopause, and postmenopause—and then looks at common health concerns of this age (including cardiovascular disease and osteoporosis). She then discusses the various allopathic, complementary, herbal, and homeopathic therapies that can support each phase of menopause. Finally, she discusses hormone replacement therapy. Throughout, thankfully, Moore stays away from the feel-good pep talks of some other guides for this age—she is down to earth all the way. On hot flashes and night sweats: "During the day, it is easier to appreciate a hot flash as a 'power surge' and to affirm your status as a new woman, but somehow resources waver in the depths of the night." Knowledgeable, sympathetic, practical help.

Rating
4 Stars! from Doody

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Baby Greens: A Live-Food Approach for Children of All Ages

Author: Michaela Lynn
The typical American diet is a major factor in the epidemic of obesity and poor health in the country’s children. Baby Greens helps parents establish healthy eating habits in their children—and themselves—through a diet rich in raw foods. A lively mix of education, philosophy, recipes, and activities, the book adapts the living foods approach for all ages and lifestyles. The first part of the book explains the principles of bioenergetic nutrition and shows how cutting-edge nutritional practices—including nutritional individuality, pH balance, terrain testing, and homeopathy—can dramatically improve a child’s health. In addition to recipes and resources, the second part offers insights into the holistic approach to pregnancy, breastfeeding, extended breastfeeding, weaning, food experimentation, play, and other daily activities. Written in reassuring, easy to understand language, Baby Greens empowers parents to step outside the fast food box and take a proactive approach to maintaining their family’s health and well-being.

Probiotics Revolution or Wilderness Medicine

2009-01-15T09:54:00.000-08:00

Probiotics Revolution: The Definitive Guide to Safe, Natural Health Solutions Using Probiotic and Prebiotic Foods and Supplements

Author: Gary B Huffnagl
If the thought of bacteria conjures images of germs that should be avoided at all costs—and certainly not ingested—think again! Some friendly bacteria, called probiotics, are not only beneficial to your health, they’re essential. Now an internationally recognized scientist at a top U.S. medical school—one of the leading researchers in the field—sheds light on the extraordinary benefits of these natural health superstars.

Thanks to an explosion of research in recent years, one thing is clear: probiotics, the healthy bacteria that inhabit the digestive tract, are the body’s silent partners for good health, optimizing the power of the immune system to fight disease and the “bad” germs we fear. But how do they work? And in the face of factors like stress and poor diet, which decrease their numbers, how do you keep your supply well stocked?

Here is an up-to-the-minute, highly accessible guide to probiotics and the foods and supplements that contain and support them—many of which may be in your diet already. Discover:

The key role of probiotics and prebiotics in restoring healthy balance to our bodies, improving immune system functioning, and curbing inflammation

How to use probiotic foods and supplements to prevent and relieve allergies, inflammatory bowel disease, irritable bowel syndrome, yeast infections, and the negative side effects of antibiotic use

New evidence that probiotics may help fight asthma, cardiovascular disease, breast and colon cancer, autoimmune diseases, chronic fatigue, fibromyalgia—and even obesity

Natural sources of prebiotics, the nutrients that help makethe digestive tract more hospitable for probiotic bacteria

The Probiotics Revolution also includes a step-by-step plan for incorporating the many food sources of probiotics and prebiotics into your diet, a complete buyer’s guide to probiotic supplements, and how to introduce probiotics to your family and children.

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Wilderness Medicine: Beyond First Aid

Author: William W Forgey
Unique to the FOURTH EDITION: 1. Expanded sections on orthopedics and infectious disease, with additional case man-agement protocols for gynecology, dental, and soft tissue injury, 2. Modifications in medications to reflect current research and evolving infectious disease patterns, and 3. New illustrations round out this extensively expanded edition of the most concise, yet thorough book on wilderness medicine.
Booknews
Tells how to recognize, assess, and treat many kinds of medical emergencies in the wilderness. This fifth edition includes the latest information on cryptospryosis and immunization changes. Although much material is useful to the layperson, there are many techniques, including field surgery and suturing, that can be effectively used only by professionals, such as wilderness educators, search and rescue groups, EMTs, and paramedics. The author is president of the Wilderness Medical Society and assistant clinical professor of family medicine at Indiana University School of Medicine. Annotation c. Book News, Inc., Portland, OR (booknews.com)

Outliving Heart Disease or Yoga

2009-01-14T21:42:00.000-08:00

Outliving Heart Disease: The 10 New Rules for Prevention and Treatment

Author: Richard A Stein
Updated and now in paperback, the essential, cutting-edge guide to heart health by a leading cardiologist and spokesperson for the American Heart Association.

In the last decade, the rules for "outliving" heart disease—living well with your heart until you die of some other cause—have changed dramatically.

Dr. Richard Stein, the director of Preventive Cardiology at Beth Israel Hospital in New York City, cuts through the constant stream of new reports and often-contradictory information about preventing and treating heart disease with his 10 new rules:
Rule No. 1: Be Alert to Symptoms that Signal Imminent Heart Attack Rule No. 2: Know Your Risk for Having a Heart Attack in the Next 10 Years Rule No. 3: Take a Statin Rule No. 4: Exercise! It's a Proactive Way to Reduce Heart Disease and Heart Attack Risk Rule No. 5: Eat Well: Diet Guidelines for Heart Health Rule No. 6: Understand the Mind-Body Connection Rule No. 7: Explore Alternative Treatments Rule No. 8: Keep Up with the Latest Tests and Treatments Rule No. 9: Understand the Connections to Your Gender and Your Heritage Rule No. 10: Partner with Your Doctor to Reach Your Heart-Health Goals

In plain English, Outliving Heart Disease explains: Vascular changes that take place as you age—and how they affect your heart • The specific risk factors affecting women, African-Americans, and other groups • The latest research on statins—those miracle drugs that have revolutionized the prevention and treatment of heart disease • How to create a heart-healthy diet and cardiovascular exercise program • How depression,anxiety, and stress impact the heart, and what you can do about it.

Updated with the most current therapies and diagnostic techniques, this is the guide for every man and woman to prevent and treat heart disease.
Library Journal
Heart disease continues to be a preventable plague in the American population, with one of every five individuals suffering from some form of cardiovascular disease. Zaret (medicine & radiology, Yale Univ. Sch. of Medicine) and Stein (director of preventive cardiology, Beth Israel Medical Ctr., NY) have each written books that stress patient responsibility in understanding and maintaining one's own heart health. In Heart Care, Zaret, whose coauthor, Subak-Sharpe, has produced or collaborated on more than 40 health and medicine books, stresses that a personalized plan adapted to an individual's preferences and lifestyle is critical to success. Warning against making many changes at once, he advises on exercise, diet, psychological factors, and smoking cessation. A broad overview of tests and treatments for common heart conditions, including benefits and disadvantages, is offered. Alternative treatments are briefly covered, as are heart disease in special populations (e.g., women, the elderly, minority ethnic groups, young athletes) and advances in medical devices, therapies, and procedures. In Outliving, Stein underscores the new medical research that has improved available treatments for heart disease, challenging readers to become knowledgeable about their health. Chapters offer one of ten "New Rules" to beat heart disease, starting with discovering whether one already has it. Throughout, evidence-based studies are interspersed with Stein's recommendations for lifestyle changes. Readers will also learn about risk assessments; tests and treatments; exercise, diet, and the mind-body connection; and clinical studies on alternative and complementary therapies. Questions that patients should ask their doctors and tips on partnering with the medical team are excellent; Stein's description of how heart disease develops is enlightening. Both books contain valuable, current, evidence-based information, although Stein's volume is more personal and features more concrete advice. Both are recommended for larger libraries.-Janet M. Schneider, James A. Haley Veterans' Hosp. Lib., Tampa Copyright 2006 Reed Business Information.

Table of Contents:
Preface: Outliving Heart Disease     ix
Introduction: The New Science Behind the New Rules for Outliving Heart Disease     1
Be Alert to Symptoms: That Signal Imminent Heart Attack     17
Know Your Risk for Having a Heart Attack in the Next 10 Years     26
Take a Statin If You Need It! These Miracle Drugs (and Other Important Drugs for Dyslipidemia) Have a Huge Role in Maintaining Heart Health     58
Exercise! It's a Proactive Way: to Reduce Heart Disease and Heart Attack Risk     73
Eat Well: Minimal Diet Guidelines for Maximum Heart-Health Benefits     96
Understand the Mind-Body Connection: Getting a Grip on Depression, Anxiety, and Stress Can Save Your Life!     118
Explore Complementary Medicines and Alternative Treatments     137
Keep Up with the Latest Therapies in Treating Heart Disease     165
Understand the Connections among Your Gender, Your Heritage, and Heart Disease     203
Partner with Your Doctor to Reach Your Heart-Health Goals     230
Glossary     253
Appendixes     269
Acknowledgments     275
Index     277
About the Author     287
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Yoga: 50 Yoga Exercises

Author: Barnes Noble Books
50 yoga exercises, presented on 50 handy cards!

Here you will find a wide range of yoga sequences, all organized into sections according to their purpose —

exercise

health

stress relief & relaxation

mind & spirit

— with each card providing step-by-step instructions and photographic illustrations.

So whatever your reason for practicing yoga, whether you want a complete work-out or simply to relax for 10 minutes dip in and create your ideal program!

NutriBase Guide to Carbohydrates Calories and Fat in Your Food or Indian Herbalogy of North America

2009-01-14T11:31:00.000-08:00

NutriBase Guide to Carbohydrates, Calories and Fat in Your Food

Author: Nutribas
Dieters everywhere are reducing carbohydrate consumption, and this book is the perfect tool to accompany any low-carb plan. Also useful for diabetics.

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Indian Herbalogy of North America

Author: Alma R Hutchens
For more than twenty years this pioneering work had served as a bible for herbalists throughout the world. It is an illustrated encyclopedic guide to more than two hundred medicinal plants found in North America, with descriptions of each plant's appearance and uses, and directions for methods of use and dosage. Native American traditions are compared with traditional uses of the same plants among other cultures where the science of herbs has flourished, particularly in Russia and China. Included is an annotated bibliography of pertinent books and periodicals.

Sorrows Web or Pregnancy Week by Week

2009-01-14T00:20:00.000-08:00

Sorrow's Web: Hope, Help, and Understanding for Depressed Mothers and Their Children

Author: Anne Sheffield
One of every four women suffers from depression at some point in her life, often during the prime childbearing years, yet most fail to recognize the telltale signs of this common, treatable illness and its potentially negative effects on the children of all ages. Drawing on her experience as both a child of a depressed mother and as a depressed mother herself, as well as on extensive research by experts in psychiatry, psychology, and child development, Books for a Better Life award winner Anne Sheffield offers advice on how to:
recognize the symptoms of depression and protect children from their impact
choose among the range of medical and psychotherapeutic options available
outline a strategy for fathers that will help them and the marriage weather the crisis
ensure that the illness does not return
As the first book to demystify, destigmatize, and humanize a long-taboo subject, Sorrow's Web points the way to sustaining and regaining a loving relationship between mother and child.

Publishers Weekly
In her second book, Sheffield (How You Can Survive When They're Depressed) zeroes in on the particular ravages of clinical depression combined with motherhood. Sandwiched between two generations of depressed women in her own family, she supplements interviews and expert findings (university studies that, she claims, never reach a general audience) with her intimate perspective on the disease. Often misdiagnosed or dismissed as "normal," depression--whether it takes the form of teenage angst, baby blues or elderly sadness due to the deaths of contemporaries--strikes one in four women. It affects everyone around its primary victim, including husbands (there's a chapter just for them) and, most detrimentally, children, who manifest its effects through anxiety, low self-esteem and poor school performance. Lauding medication as the first line of defense, the author recommends psychotherapy and family counseling only after the right drug or dosage has been established. While the cause of maternal depression is still far from certain, Sheffield points to heredity as the most likely suspect, with female sex hormones as a possible contributing factor, and offers hope that more answers will soon be forthcoming. (Oct.) Copyright 2000 Cahners Business Information.

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Pregnancy Week by Week

Author: Alison Mackonochi
Features on conception, tests, classes, nutrition, choices, labor plan and pain relief.

Artist Beware or The Whole Truth Eating and Recipe Guide

2009-01-13T15:08:00.000-08:00

Artist Beware: The Hazards in Working with All Art and Craft Materials and the Precautions Every Artist and Photographer Should Take

Author: Michael McCann
Artist Beware may well be the most important book an artist can own and the most important book that art instructors can recommend to their students. It is a thorough, documented, and highly detailed examination of the hazards of working with art and craft materials, and the precautions one should take to assure good health and safety. The book includes analyses of how gases, vapors, dusts, and fumes can harm the artist, and studies all aspects of safety in the studio, including the care, handling, and disposal of materials, the use of various kinds of protective equipment, and possible physical hazards. Artist Beware covers the following kinds of art: Painting and Drawing, Glass Arts, Jewelry and Enameling, Ceramics, Printmaking, Textile Arts, Photography, Computer Art, Sculpture, Photocopier Art, Woodworking, Art made by children, Metalworking, ... and much more. There is no more complete and authoritative book available for the serious artist and craftsman than Artist Beware.
Booknews
Subtitled, The Hazards in Working with All Art and Craft Materials--and the Precautions Every Artist and Photographer Should Take. Originally published in 1979 by Watson-Guptill. The second edition of this important reference is substantially revised and updated, presenting current information on chemical and physical hazards and practical advice on how to eliminate or minimize them. Recommendations are specific for various art and craft techniques and materials that have been shown to be hazardous; those which are benign are so described. A chapter on children and art materials is important for teachers and parents. Annotation c. Book News, Inc., Portland, OR (booknews.com)

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The Whole Truth Eating and Recipe Guide

Author: Andrea Beaman
The Whole Truth Eating and Recipe guide is designed to give the reader a deeper understanding of food and its effect on long term health and vitality. With this practical knowledge, the reader can easily reach thier ideal weight without restrictive dieting, increase energy and improve thier health. Included in this guide are over 100 delicious and nutritious easy-to-prepare recipes to help the reader achieve better health with every mouthwatering meal.

Lymphedema or Dining in the Raw

2009-01-13T02:56:00.000-08:00

Lymphedema: Understanding and Managing Lymphedema after Cancer Treatment

Author: American Cancer Society
Understand the mystery of cancer-related lymphedema
If you have had cancer treatment, you may be at risk for lymphedema, a buildup of fluid that results in swelling of the arm or leg and other potential complications. Created with the guidance of experts in nursing, oncology, research, and lymphedema care, this up-to-date, practical handbook helps you and your caregiver understand and manage every aspect of lymphedema. Topics include:
Current recommendations about day-to-day precautions, diagnosis, and treatment
Early symptoms and self-monitoring that can be essential to early diagnosis
Methods of coping with emotional stresses and physical challenges
Practical issues related to work, insurance, and finding and paying for treatment
Lymphedema: Understanding and Managing Lymphedema After Cancer Treatment offers the information and support you need to cope. You will benefit from this solid and sympathetic discussion of an often-misunderstood andoverlooked condition.
"Lymphedema can be managed if you understand your risks, take proper precautions, and receive treatment from knowledgeable and qualified professionals. This outstanding resource from the experts at the American Cancer Society can help you do just that."
--From the Foreword by Sam Donaldson, ABC News Correspondent, treated for lymphedema of the leg
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; practicalanswers 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.

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Dining in the Raw: Groundbreaking Natural Cuisine That Combines the Techniques of Macrobiotic, Vegan, Allergy-Free, and Raw Food Discipli

Author: Rita Romano
In Dining in the Raw you'll discover how raw foods help control overeating and normalize weight without counting every calorie; comprehensive charts on food combinations for optimum digestion and acid/alkaline blood balance; how to find nutrient sources in your everyday foods; the anti-aging power of fresh food juicing, marination and dehydration; the healing abilities of cooked food staples such as whole grains, legumes, land and sea vegetables, as well as a variety of soy products including tofu and tempeh; plus over 700 recipes.

Womens Health in Clinical Practice or Nutrient Drug Interactions

2009-01-12T17:44:00.000-08:00

Women's Health in Clinical Practice: A Handbook for Primary Care

Author: Amy Lynn Clous
Traditionally, women's health has been synonymous with obstetrics and gynecology. With the exception of Family Medicine physicians who are trained in obstetric and gynecologic issues, most primary care physicians have received little training in reproductive health issues even though they care for women and girls. In recent years, there has been growing recognition that sex differences do exist between the organ systems of women and men, and research about male and female physiologic differences has bolstered the growing body of knowledge about sex differences. Women's Health: A Handbook for Primary Care presents the most recent changes in current research and provides the reader with an easily accessible reference to common women's health issues. The topics in this text range from health problems that largely affect only women, like cervical cancer and breast disease, to health problems that present differently in women than in men, such as cardiovascular disease and diabetes. Chapters on polycystic ovary syndrome and oral health issues address health problems that bring together multiple organ systems including reproductive, cardiovascular and dental health. There are also useful chapters not typically found in primary care texts like eating disorders, interpersonal violence and sexual health. Women's Health: A Handbook for Primary Care is succinct, well organized, and contains easily understood, practical information for the most common health problems seen in women. This volume is a valuable text for anyone who practices primary care medicine.

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Reviewer:Rita Duboyce, MD(Office of the Air Force Surgeon General)
Description:This book is designed to aid primary care providers in meeting the healthcare needs of their female patients. It covers reproductive, cardiovascular, endocrine, and dental problems and issues as they relate to women's health.
Purpose:This is needed with the advances in medicine and technology as well as gender equality. Research involving women's health has contributed to the growing knowledge and recognition of the physiological differences between the sexes.
Audience:The audience is primary care physicians who have received minimal training in obstetric and gynecological issues but treat women and girls. It would also be useful for physicians who need a refresher or a good clinic reference or even for residents in a primary care rotation. The authors have extensively researched and referenced the material and have employed the services of experts in their respective areas of women's health to write the chapters.
Features:The authors discuss in detail women's reproductive issues from oral contraceptive use to the treatment of menopause and its associated symptoms. Heart disease and diabetes are also covered with an emphasis on prevention and pharmacological therapy. The authors also discuss such psychological issues as premenstrual dysphoric syndrome and eating disorders. Differential diagnoses are included as well as charts on the staging of cancer. A few photos demonstrate the effects of various health issues on dentition.
Assessment:With its clear and succinct, text, this is indeed a useful reference on women's healthissues to have in the office. It is also a good refresher for those physicians who have been out of residency for a while.

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Nutrient, Drug Interactions

Author: Kelly Anne Meckling
Current research has given us a more complete understanding of how the chemicals in foods and herbs interact with natural and synthetic drugs. In some cases a single food or supplement can profoundly increase or decrease the toxicity and/or efficacy of a single drug. Although it is standard practice to examine the effects of food consumption on the absorption and pharmacokinetics of new drugs, the issue has become greater than "should this medicine be taken with or without food." Nutrient-Drug Interactions focuses on food, herbals, and their chemical constituents as contributors to human health through control of metabolism, primarily as they relate to chronic disease development and treatment. The book's organization highlights the ailment being treated or prevented and the targets of therapy. Each chapter provides a comprehensive examination of the macronutrient, micronutrient, and phytochemical impact on drug action and includes advice on modification or supplementation in those cases where diet is a factor. The chapters focus on the molecular mechanism by which a food or chemical is thought to modify disease process and drug behavior. The book describes the roles of genetic variation and polymorphism in determining nutrient/drug responses, how they might be "profiled" to identify those likely to demonstrate specific interactions, and who would benefit from adjuvant or complementary therapies. The book explores how what is consumed affects response, whether on a population or individual level, to the pharmacologic agents that are the mainstay of chronic disease treatment/prevention around the world.
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Reviewer: Paul R Hutson, Pharm.D., M.S.(University of Wisconsin)
Description: This book provides an up-to-date summary of disease-based pathobiology and the mechanism of drug classes currently used in each disease. In this context, the chapters then introduce nutrients or dietary supplements that may enhance or attenuate the effect of the drugs.
Purpose: The editor's purpose is to present evidence-based summaries of the effects of food and herbals upon commonly used drugs. This is a timely and useful objective, as there is a burgeoning amount of new information on disease processes, pharmacologic mechanisms, and in vitro and clinical effects of dietary supplements. This book is helpful in providing a mechanistic understanding of how drug-nutrient interactions might be expected, or have been proven to occur. Different chapter authors provide varying degrees of interpretation of the magnitude and clinical impact of these interactions.
Audience: The book is clearly written and provides sufficient background to allow students and practitioners alike to understand the mechanisms of the interactions. The limited detail of clinical study results or of their clinical implications limits the utility of the book to practicing physicians, pharmacists, and dieticians. However, it does provide extremely useful distillations by experts in their fields that will be appreciated by those seeking a mechanistic understanding of drug-supplement interactions that will guide their clinical decisions.
Features: The topics covered in this book reflect the diseases for which the public most commonly uses dietary supplements. These includecancer treatment and prevention, dyslipidemias, and neurodegenerative or psychiatric disorders. In addition, useful chapters cover interactions with anesthetic agents, and gene expression effects that may have clinical relevance. There are limited figures, and none are in color. Additional figures to illustrate biochemical pathways would be helpful, as would tables to summarize the magnitude of any effects noted in pivotal clinical trials of the supplements considered.
Assessment: This book is well written and provides a mechanistic understanding of the known or likely effects of components found in common dietary supplements as they relate to the functioning of major drug classes. While the scope of the book excludes consideration of some dietary supplements such as CoQ10 or glucosamine, the book does provide an extremely helpful framework by which the effects and interactions of drugs and nutrients can be understood. In this regard, it is more helpful in providing a mechanistic understanding than other books and references such as the Natural Medicines Comprehensive Database, 8th edition (Pharmacists Letter, 2005), or Drug Facts and Comparisons 2006, 60th edition (Wolters Kluwer Health, 2005).

The Complete Prostate Book or Brand Name Diabetic Meals in Minutes

2009-01-12T06:31:00.000-08:00

The Complete Prostate Book: What Every Man Needs to Know

Author: J Stephen Jones
For men approaching forty and older, the prostate gland is frequently a source of health problems, ranging from mild nuisances to life-threatening malignancies. Thus, it's important that every man understand what the prostate is, what to do to avoid future problems, and how to treat existing ones.
Dr. J. Stephen Jones-a leading urologist at the Cleveland Clinic Foundation and a nationally recognized authority on prostate problems and treatment-has written this comprehensive, thorough, informative, and completely accessible volume to give men all they need to know about this potentially troublesome organ. The book, divided into three sections, covers the basic anatomy and function of the prostate, benign conditions that most men eventually experience, and prostate cancer.
Using accessible and informative language, Dr. Jones explains:
· what to expect from a trip to the urologist's office and different examination techniques
· the impact of sexual activity on prostate and overall health
· benign conditions,
· alternative or complementary remedies
· the typical symptoms of prostatitis and treatment of an enlarged prostate
· PSA screening and the controversy surrounding its effectiveness
· prostate ultrasound and biopsy
· treatment options including laser surgery, cryosurgery, and brachytherapy (radioactive seed implants)
· managing the complications of and coping with prostate cancer
· and much additional crucial and potentially life-saving information.
Containing the most recent developments in detection and treatment of prostate conditions, this superb, user-friendly reference guide should be owned by every man.
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"...a thorough-going guide to a medical condition that any man approaching forty or older can encounter. The prostate gland is frequently a source of health problems ranging from mild nuisances to life-threatening malignancies. This softcover book provides a complete review and explanation of what the various medical conditions involving this gland represent and the options available to address them."
M.D. Chair, Mayo Clinic Department of Urology - Michael L. Blute
"Dr. J. Stephen Jones has provided a compendium of information regarding prostate health and disease that is both easy to read and understandable. If you are a man, or if you are a woman whose partner has a prostate question or problem, reach for this book. You will find the answer."
Associate Editor, Men's Health Magazine - Kate Dailey
"All men should have a doctor as wise, witty, and straightforward as Dr. Jones. His book avoids boring chapters filled with confusing medical jargon and instead presents an accessible, informative, and entertaining guide to a man's most vexing gland. If you have a prostate (or love someone who does) read this book."
MD, FACS Chairperson and SUNY Distinguished Teaching Professor Department of Urology SUNY Downstate Medical School, Brooklyn, NY - Richard J. Macchia
"Dr. Jones is a world-class urologist in a world-class department in a world-class institution. More importantly, he proves to be a vigorous patient advocate. He approaches patients, not just as patients, but as fellow human beings deserving of all the care, dignity, and empathy that implies. I loved reading this book. It is incredibly complete and a delight to read. If you want to truly educate yourself about the prostate and its diseases and obtain real guidance on decision making from beginning to end, this is the book for you."

Interesting textbook: Bob Schieffers America or Sidewalk
Brand-Name Diabetic Meals in Minutes: Quick and Healthy Recipes to Make Your Meals Tastier and Your Life Easier

Author: American Diabetes Association
For people with diabetes, the urge to splurge on their favorite brand-name food products can be overwhelming. Brand-Name Diabetic Meals in Minutes ends the need to worry about unhealthy indulgences with recipes that include good-for-you ingredients from famous brand names.

US Armed Forces Survival Guide or Advanced Sports Nutrition

2009-01-11T20:19:00.000-08:00

U.S. Armed Forces Survival Guide

Author: John Boswell
Get the same survival training that the U.S. military uses for its troops.

The U.S. Armed Forces Survival Guide is the only source hikers, campers, explorers or families focused on emergency preparedness will ever need.

The U.S. Armed Forces Survial Guide covers everything a modern outdoorsperson needs to know to make it in tough terrain and tense situations, from the psychology of survial and overcoming fear to building a shelter and making it through a natural disaster, such as a hurricane or earthquake. Every kind of environment--from tropical to desert, aquatic to arctic--is covered.

Topics include:
--how to orienteer with or without a map and a compass
--how to cross quicksand, bogs and quagmires
--how to signal for help
--how to set a fracture and tend a burn
--how to forecast weather
--how to trap, fish and set snares
--how to indentify poisonous plants, insects and animals
--how to survive unusual conditions, such as plane crashes and nuclear attacks

The U.S. Armed Forces Survival Guide is the most comprehensive and thoroughly tested survival manual ever published.

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Advanced Sports Nutrition

Author: Dan Benardot
Athletes and coaches are continually seeking ways to maximize efforts in both training and performance. Advanced Sports Nutrition provides the best research- and results-based information and advice that athletes need to gain an edge physically.
Far beyond the typical food pyramid formula, this comprehensive guide presents cutting-edge nutritional concepts tailored for application by athletes in any sport. World-renowned sports nutritionist Dr. Dan Benardot breaks down the chemistry of improved performance into winning principles that ensure an athlete's key energy systems are properly stocked at all times:

Time your meals, snacks, fluids, training, and performances to maintain that crucial energy balance throughout each day.
Digest optimal ratios and quantities of energy nutrients, vitamins, and minerals for any sport.
Consume the right amount of fluid and electrolytes to avoid dehydration and hyperhydration.
Identify and maintain a body composition capable of maximal power output with minimal excess weight for specific sports.
Understand the effects of travel, high altitude, and age on nutritional needs and performance.

The best conditioning regimens and technical instruction are beneficial only if the body's engine is properly fueled and ready to operate at peak efficiency. Use Advanced Sports Nutrition to ensure that your body is running on the highest-grade fuel every time you compete or train.
What People Are Saying
Julia Emmons
"Advanced Sports Nutrition threads through the clutter of nutritional mumbo-jumbo. With the skill of the Olympic gymnasts and other elite athletes he advises, Dr. Dan Benardot deftly explains the latest scientific findings in lucid prose, emphasizing the importance of commonsense food-based nutrition over gimmicky supplements. A must for the bookshelf of athletes-and their coaches-who seek to fuel their top performance, Advanced Sports Nutrition rates a perfect 10."
—Assistant Coach, 2004 U.S. Women's Olympic Track and Field Team

Table of Contents:
Part I Nutritional Sources for Athletes

Comprehensive Facial Rejuvenation or Core Performance Endurance

2009-01-11T11:07:00.000-08:00

Comprehensive Facial Rejuvenation: A Practical and Systematic Guide to Surgical Management of the Aging Face

Author: Edwin F Williams
This full-color, multimedia reference is a comprehensive how-to guide to the latest surgical procedures for rejuvenating the aging face. Chapters guide readers systematically through every step of preoperative evaluation, intraoperative management, surgical technique, and postoperative care and include lists of instrumentation and equipment and preoperative and postoperative patient instruction sheets. Coverage also includes practice management, adjunctive procedures, cutaneous resurfacing, basic skin care, and medical management of hair loss. The book contains 494 full-color illustrations, including step-by-step photography and large-size, computer-rendered drawings.
Two DVDs accompanying the book present over 6 hours of detailed, narrated video demonstrating 17 surgical and dermatological procedures.

Table of Contents:
DVD Videos
Foreword
Acknowledgments
1 Introduction 1
2 Development of an Effective Practice 3
3 An Effective Strategy for Patient Care 20
4 Upper and Midfacial Rejuvenation 54
5 Lower Facial Rejuvenation 105
6 Hair Restoration 152
7 Rejuvenation of the Aging Nose 195
8 Adjunctive Procedures for Rejuvenation 223
9 Cutaneous Rejuvenation 261
Subject Index 291

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Core Performance Endurance: A New Training and Nutrition Program That Revolutionizes Your Workouts

Author: Mark Verstegen
     Mark Verstegen, the world-renowned performance coach who was at the forefront of the core training revolution, now applies his cutting-edge training system to the special needs of the endurance athlete.
     Verstegen’s first two books—Core Performance and Core Performance Essentials—broke new ground in fitness with their intense focus on the muscles of the core: shoulders, hips, and midsection. That focus remains the key here as he not only helps endurance athletes train more effectively, but also gives them a potent regimen of core training that will help them move more efficiently, speed recovery, and stave off overuse injuries and long-term deterioration.      His plan:
-helps endurance athletes at all levels—from competitive swimmers and hard-driven triathletes to everyday joggers
-delivers the desired combination of strength and stamina, balance and flexibility, athletic quickness and power—to which the endurance athlete strives
-provides an endurance-oriented nutrition program complete with recommendations for pre- and post-race eating

Overcoming Eating Disorders or Clinical Management of Sex Addiction

2009-01-10T22:56:00.000-08:00

Overcoming Eating Disorders: A Cognitive-Behavioral Therapy Approach for Bulimia Nervosa and Binge-Eating Disorder

Author: W Stewart Agras
The Overcoming Eating Disorders, Second Edition program addresses the cognitive-behavioral treatment of Bulimia Nervosa and Binge Eating Disorder. CBT has been proven the most effective treatment for helping patients improve their eating habits and overcome their disorder.
The treatment described is divided into three overlapping phases: behavior change, identifying binge triggers, and relapse prevention. The main focus of the program is the normalization of eating. Patients use self-monitoring forms to track their eating habits on a daily basis while they work toward establishing a pattern of 3 meals and 2 snacks per day eaten at regular intervals. Once a regular pattern of eating has been established, patients move on to recognizing and eliminating their triggers for binging and purging. CBT techniques like problem-solving and cognitive restructuring help patients deal with negative mood states, faulty interpersonal interactions, and errors in thinking. The final phase of treatment consists of a review of the positive changes that have occurred during treatment, as well as a discussion of any residual problems and ways to handle setbacks or lapses. Homework exercises are assigned at each session and play an important role in keeping patients motivated throughout the duration of treatment.
This newly revised and updated Therapist Guide includes expanded information regarding weight and shape concerns and an entirely new chapter on adapting the treatment for use as a time-limited, therapist-assisted self-help program. Complete with step-by-step instructions for delivering the treatment, this guide is an indispensable resource that no clinician can do without.

Table of Contents:
Information About Bulimia Nervosa and Binge-Eating Disorder and This Treatment Program
Introductory Information for Therapists     3
Special Issues in Treatment     25
Pretreatment Assessment     33
Behavior Change
Session 1     39
Session 2     51
Session 3     59
Session 4     69
Remainder of Phase 1: Sessions 5-9     77
Assessing Progress     83
Identifying Binge Triggers
Introduction to Phase 2     91
Feared and Avoided Foods     93
Weight and Shape Concerns     97
Faulty Thinking     105
Negative Mood     111
Maintaining Change
Final Sessions: Relapse Prevention     117
Guided Self-Help
Therapist-Assisted Self-Help     123
References     129
About the Authors     133
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Clinical Management of Sex Addiction

Author: Patrick J Carnes
This is the first comprehensive volume of the clinical management of sex addiction. Collecting the work of 28 leaders in this emerging field, the editors provide a long-needed primary text about how to approach treatment with these challenging patients. The book serves as an excellent introduction for professional new to the field as well as serving as a useful reference tool. The contributors are literally the pioneers of one of the last frontiers of addiction medicine and sex therapy.

With a growing awareness of sex addiction as a problem, plus the advent of cybersex compulsion, professional clinicians are being confronted with sexual compulsion with little clinical or academic preparation. This is the first book distilling the experience of the leaders in this emerging field. With a focus on special populations, it also becomes a handy problem-solving tool. Readable, concise, and filled with useful interventions, it is a key text for a problem clinicians must be able to identify. It is destined to be a classic reference.

American Cancer Societys Healthy Eating Cookbook or Easy Does It Dating Guide

2009-01-10T12:44:00.000-08:00

American Cancer Society's Healthy Eating Cookbook: A Celebration of Food, Friends, and Healthy Living

Author: American Cancer Society
Savor these delicious and healthful meals
In the new edition of this popular cookbook, you will discover more than 200 pages of recipes that will turn healthy eating into a celebration of good food, including recipes from some of your favorite celebrities (along with mini biographies and photos). The American Cancer Society’s Healthy Eating Cookbook, Third Edition also reflects the latest research and updated recommendations for healthy eating. This cookbook makes you look forward to each meal and makes it fun to eat right.
Key Features
More than 300 simple and delicious recipes
Celebrity favorites, photos, and bios
Tips for smart shopping, Simple Tips in the Kitchen, quick tricks for judging portion sizes, and delicious substitutions
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.

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Easy Does It Dating Guide (For People In Recovery)

Author: Mary Faulkner
As the only "clean and sober dating" book on the market, Easy Does It Dating Guide offers a frank yet lighthearted view of what "normal" dating looks like. Sometimes humorous, always honest, this guide addresses unique relationship/dating issues that people in recovery from addiction often experience, including how much information to share about their past, whether they should date other addicts in recovery, and what to do if they are attracted to a problem drinker or drug user. Plus readers will find great information about how to determine when they are ready to date, what commitment and intimacy really mean, and what to expect when children, divorce, or a history of sexual abuse are part of the dating picture.
Library Journal
This groundbreaking book aims to help addicts recovering from "any and all substances or behaviors" play the dating game. Readers will appreciate the perspective of Faulkner, herself a recovering addict who knows that perfection is not a realistic life goal; instead, dating is seen as a process, like recovery and life itself. Often laugh-out-loud funny, this work focuses on remaining clean and sober while dating and tries to steer readers clear of common pitfalls (e.g., "two wounded people desperately searching for someone else to fill the void isn't a relationship; it's a guaranteed train wreck"). For most public libraries and essential for recovery collections. Copyright 2004 Reed Business Information.

Table of Contents:
Gratitude List vii
Introduction ix
Chapter 1 Clean-and-Sober Dating: The Ultimate Reality Show 1
Chapter 2 Dating: A Need or "Amuck"? 17
Chapter 3 Getting Different Results 39
Chapter 4 Boundaries: We're Not Talking County Line 53
Chapter 5 Meet the Committee 71
Chapter 6 Into Action: Where to Go and What to Do 89
Chapter 7 The HOW of Dating and Relating 113
Chapter 8 Sex, Single, and Staying Sober 135
Chapter 9 Variations on a Theme 159
Chapter 10 Breaking Up: Damage Control 177
Epilogue 195
Appendix A Homework for Extra Credit 197
Appendix B Suggested Readings 209
Appendix C The Twelve Steps of Alcoholics Anonymous 211
Index 213
About the Author 221

Massage with Aromatherapy or Control High Blood Pressure Without Drugs

2009-01-10T01:31:00.000-08:00

Massage with Aromatherapy

Author: Hinkler Books
Massage is an effective way to relieve stress, anxiety, and tension. A massage using essential oils combines the balancing properties of the oils with the relaxing and therapeutic benefits of touch. Massage and Aromatherapy features a step-by-step guide to the art of massage. Massage techniques are practical, fully illustrated, and easy to follow.

Essential oils have a powerful therapeutic affect and can also relieve stress, delight
the senses, and lift the spirits. Discover how to combine massage with essential
oils for emotional and physical health and well-being, learn how to use and
blend oils, and find out how to use oils for health and beauty.

If you’re stressed, out of balance, or simply wanting to lift your spirits and enjoy the fragrances of essential oils, Massage with Aromatherapy will show you how to unwind. Flash cards take you step by step through a complete aromatherapy massage session. You’ll also learn how to make pampering and therapeutic treatments, such as a footbath, facial spritz, and perfume.

Massage with Aromatherapy, the DVD, includes a complete step-by-step guide
to massage for health and relaxation. This 66-minute DVD also explainshow
to use essential oils for natural healing, well-being, and beauty. Massage with Aromatherapy, the booklet, explains everything you need to know about massage and essential oils, including the many uses of oils and how massage can benefit you.

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Control High Blood Pressure Without Drugs: A Complete Hypertension Handbook

Author: Robert L Rowan
Now completely revised and updated, the proven hypertension treatment plan that reduces your reliance on potentially harmful medications
Hypertension is called the silent disease because it often gives no warning signs or symptoms. Its impact can be devastating: Both coronary heart disease and strokes are closely related to hypertension. But there is hope. In this fully updated and revised edition of his classic work, Dr. Robert L. Rowan draws on the latest medical findings to help you prevent high blood pressure, cope with it if it occurs, and lower your blood pressure through sensible, inexpensive natural means. He explains how to work with your doctor in developing a program that suits your personality, age, physiology, weight, and personal habits. Here, you'll learn all you need to know about:

New tests that indicate the presence of high blood pressure in the absence of symptoms

Alternative techniques -- from acupuncture to biofeedback to aromatherapy -- that can relieve stress and lower blood pressure

Natural hypotensive therapies, exercises, and foods -- including the amazing cholesterol-fighting omega-3 oils

Prescription and over-the-counter drugs that can affect blood pressure

The lowdown on diet, including a month of healthful menus and dozens of quick-and-easy recipes
With a comprehensive list of helpful Web sites and a fully updated bibliography, Control High Blood Pressure Without Drugs brings you the information you need to manage your blood pressure and live a healthier life.

Table of Contents:
Preface 9
Part I. The Basics 13
1. Could You Have Hypertension? 15
2. The Dangers of High Blood Pressure 24
3. Measure Your Pressure 31
4. Diastolic and Systolic Pressure--What Does Each Mean? 39
5. What Happens When You Learn You Have High Blood Pressure? 44
6. Do It for Yourself 53
Part II. Your Diet or Your Life 59
7. The Truth About Salt 61
8. Obesity Is a Hypertension Issue 76
9. Are You Really Hungry? 86
10. Eat Right/Feel Right 92
11. The Rice Diet and Other Diet Choices 99
12. Cholesterol As a Culprit 116
13. Fiber Is Important 127
14. Sugar Is Not Sweet to Your Body 130
15. Diabetes and Kidney Disease and Hypertension 133
16. Hypertension: A Risk Factor for Stroke 139
17. Working Together: The Pump and the Hose 143
18. Potassium, Calcium, and Magnesium and High Blood Pressure 151
Part III. Your Style of Living 161
19. Smoke Gets in Your Blood 163
20. Alcohol and Illegal Drugs and Hypertension 173
21. Sleeping with Hypertension 182
22. Hypertension and Aging 186
23. Women and High Blood Pressure 191
24. Impotence and Hypertension 194
25. Stress and Hypertension 199
26. Complementary (Alternative) Therapies for Hypertension 215
27. Biofeedback: Training Your Body to Reduce Hypertension 222
28. Folk Medicine and Other Traditions 231
29. Exercise Combats Hypertension 236
30. Walking Your Blood Pressure Down 248
Part IV. Hypertension Drugs 255
31. About Antihypertensive Drugs 257
32. Herbs, Vitamins, and Minerals and Hypertension 273
Part V. Shopping and Cooking with High Blood Pressure 281
33. A Life of Healthy Eating: Recipes to Lower Your Blood Pressure 283
Sparky Seasoning Mix 284
Grains 284
Veggie Pasta Sauce 284
Lasagna Without Guilt 286
Spaghetti with a Gobble 287
Swimming with the Tuna 288
Vegetables 288
Hot Vegetable Bean Dip 288
Herbal Zucchini Combo 289
Broccoli (or Other Vegetable) Soup 290
Escalloped Corn Pudding 291
Terrific Taco Salad 292
Meat, Poultry, and Fish 293
Sweet and Sour Roast Pork 293
"Lite" Beef Stroganoff 294
Oriental Beef and Vegetable Stir-fry 295
Oriental Chicken and Vegetable Stir-fry 296
Chicken and Spanish Rice 296
Chicken Salad 297
Tuscany Chicken 297
Tuscany Turkey 298
Broiled Sesame Fish 298
Dizzy Dill Fish 299
Spicy Baked Salmon 300
Fruits and Desserts 300
Apple Crisp 300
Jiggling Mold 301
Bran Apple Bars 302
Zucchini Bread 303
Oatmeal-Raisin Cookies 304
Appendix 1. Sodium in Foods 313
Appendix 2. A Week with the DASH Diet 317
Appendix 3. A Comparison of Saturated Fat, Total Fat, Cholesterol, Calories, and Sodium 325
Appendix 4. A Walking Program to Reduce Blood Pressure 333
Glossary 337
Additional Resources 343
Index 345

Optimal Nutrition for Optimal Health or Marketing Massage

2009-01-09T16:19:00.000-08:00

Optimal Nutrition for Optimal Health

Author: Thomas E Levy
With so much conflicting (and sometimes dangerous) information available about the role of diet in wellness, it's hard to know where to turn for dependable information. Destined to become a classic in its field, Optimal Nutrition for Optimal Health emphasizes the keystone of sound nutrition proper nutrition-and examines today's most cutting-edge and controversial health topics, including:
* food combining
* blood-type diets
* carbohydrate-free eating
* cholesterol
* fiber
* lactose
* gluten

Dr. Levy dispells myths, debunks hype, and sets the record straight. Accessible, practical, and sound, this is information no health-conscious person should be without. If you read only one book about nutrition and health, make it Optimal Nutrition for Optimal Health!
ABOUT THE AUTHOR

Thomas E. Levy, M.D., J.D., practiced cardiology for fifteen years before beginning his exploration of medicine beyond its currently established framework. His work with Dr. Hal Huggins on dental infections and toxic dental materials led to their collaboration on Uninformed Consent: The Hidden Dangers in Dental Care, as well as to Dr. Levy's research into the many health benefits of vitamin C and his forthcoming book on the topic.

Table of Contents:
Foreword xi
Acknowledgments xiii
Introduction xv
Chapter 1 The Importance of Proper Digestion 1
Good Nutrition Is More Than Healthy Food Choices 1
The Mouth 2
The Stomach 5
The Intestinal Tract 7
Where the Nutrients Go 9
Some Closing Notes 9
Chapter 2 Food Combining Principles 13
Keep It Simple 13
General Principles 16
Food Combinations: Good and Bad 24
Other Inhibitors of Good Digestion 33
Other Health Problems Caused by Poor Digestion 35
Digestion and Dental Toxicity 38
Final Notes 40
Chapter 3 Refined Sugar: the Toxic Treat 43
Overview 43
Sugar and Blood Chemistry 44
Sugar and Birth Defects 46
The Formation of Fat and the Glycemic Index 49
A Negative Side to Some Natural Foods 54
Hunger 56
Further Sugar Damage 58
Sugar Substitutes 61
Caffeine 66
Parting Thoughts 69
Chapter 4 Milk: a Good Food Made Toxic 71
Advertising Versus Science 71
Milk and Heart Disease 72
Pasteurization 73
Bovine Growth Hormone 76
Homogenization and Xanthine Oxidase 81
Other Dairy Products 82
Final Comments 83
Chapter 5 Cholesterol: the Great Myth 85
Cholesterol and Heart Disease 85
Cholesterol and Toxins 90
The Importance of Cholesterol in the Diet 94
Butter Versus Margarine 98
Oils, Fats, and Nuts 100
Closing Notes 102
Chapter 6 Seafood: Another Source of Toxins 103
Methylmercury 103
PCBs 107
What to Do 107
Chapter 7 The Need for Water 111
Overview 111
Thirst 112
Basic Functions 113
When to Drink 114
Deciding What to Drink 116
The Best Drinking Water 120
Conclusion 121
Chapter 8 The Importance of Proper Supplementation 123
Overview 123
Basic Concepts 124
Minerals: A Maze of Confusion 125
Basic Supplement Forms 133
Minerals 136
Vitamins 140
Other Sources of Nutrients 147
Understanding Labels 149
Special Supplements 150
Monitoring Supplementation 154
Conclusion 159
Chapter 9 Toxic Blocks to Good Health and Optimal Weight 161
Overview 161
Dental Toxicity 162
Cumulative Immune System Suppression 169
Electromagnetic Toxicity 170
Magnetic Therapies 173
Chapter 10 Practical Suggestions 175
Factors That Support Good Digestion 176
Caloric Consumption 181
Additional Suggestions 181
Minimize Exposure to Toxins 186
A Final Note from the Author 187
Appendix I The Glycemic Index 191
Appendix II Resources 201
Notes 205
Bibliography 219
Index 225

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Marketing Massage: From First Job to Dream Practice

Author: Monica Roseberry
A practical, step-by-step guide to success for massage therapists and bodyworkers, Marketing Massage distills information drawn from hundreds of interviews with massage school owners, teachers, employers, practitioners, students, and the general public that addresses the marketing needs of virtually every type of massage practitioner, from first-time job seeker to experienced therapist. For professionals starting or growing a private practice or business, this book offers a wealth of information, including the fundamental attributes, skills, and tools necessary to attract get and keep clients. From the basics of professionalism and essential marketing tools to sophisticated marketing projects geared toward a select clientele, Marketing Massage provides the knowledge necessary to start and maintain a successful career in massage and bodywork.

RealAge Workout or What to Do when Someone You Love Is Depressed

2009-01-09T04:07:00.000-08:00

RealAge Workout: Maximum Health, Minimum Work

Author: Michael F Roizen
Dr. Michael F. Roizen has empowered thousands of Americans to take control of their own destinies. How? His best-selling books, RealAge^®, The RealAge^® Makeover, and YOU: The Owner's Manual, have helped people reverse their chronological aging by ten, fifteen, and up to twenty-nine years by revealing simple lifestyle changes that have profound effects that control their genes -- and thus control their health and the aging process.

Chances are you picked up this book because you, too, want to be healthier and younger. The RealAge^® Workout explains the importance of gradually phasing exercise into your everyday routine, because even the smallest changes in behavior can make you feel, look, and be younger. No matter how busy your schedule, Dr. Michael Roizen will show you how to gain the maximum age-reduction benefits from a minimum amount of time and effort.

Before you take your first step, The RealAge^® Workout offers a series of calculations that factor in age, genetics, and lifestyle so you can determine your overall status of health and create a program to help you plan and execute your goals. The RealAge^® Workout then begins with a simple, yet life-changing premise -- just by walking 30 minutes a day, every day, you can roll back the years, significantly improve the status of your overall health, and have more energy to work and do the things you love.

After you've adjusted to this change in your lifestyle, The RealAge^®Workout will guide you through a series of training phases during which you will steadily develop your foundation muscles and eventually add a stamina-building program to help you maintain improved health. You will learn how to lift weights safely and effectively through step-by-step instructions with photographs and easy-to-understand explanations. Additionally, there are charts that help you determine the RealAge effect -- the number of biological years younger you become with each change you make.

Along the way, The RealAge^® Workout dis-cusses common myths, addresses frequently asked questions pertaining to age and lifestyle choices, and offers tips to actually enjoy, yes, even love, exercise. So get ready to achieve optimal health and be as young as you can be!

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What to Do When Someone You Love Is Depressed: A Practical, Compassionate, and Helpful Guide for Caregivers

Author: Mitch Golant
This book is directed toward the caregiver or "strengthened ally" of any of the more than seventeen million Americans who suffer from this common but often misunderstood affliction. Woven throughout are the personal experiences of Mitch Golant, who spent most of his childhood with a mother who was seriously depressed, an experience that not only catapulted him into his work as a clinical psychologist, but also informs this book with a tone of compassionate understanding.

Among the many subjects addressed are:
* the warning signs of serious illness
* how to distinguish between real depression and a normal case of the blues
* how to comfort a depressed person
* how to maintain intimacy and communication
* how to deal with the mental health community
* the most successful forms of treatment
* specific things to do and say that will help
* what to do when someone threatens suicide

Table of Contents:
Acknowledgments
1 When Someone You Love is Depressed 3
2 What is Depression? 19
3 The Impact of Your Loved One's Depression on You 43
4 Your Role as Strengthened Ally 63
5 Comforting Your Depressed Loved One 81
6 Finding Hope in Therapies and Treatments 103
7 Creative Alternatives 133
8 What You Should Expect from the Medical Community 147
9 When Depression Can Be Dangerous 161
10 Finding a New Normal 171
Appendix 1: Books and Resources You May Find Helpful 177
Appendix 2: Organizations You May Find Helpful 179
Glossary 185
Bibliography 189

Prostate Cancer for Dummies or Survival Sewing

2009-01-08T18:55:00.000-08:00

Prostate Cancer for Dummies

Author: Christine Adamec
Hearing that you have prostate cancer, or even that you may have it, is very scary. But this disease, in many cases, is curable. Even if you have advanced cancer that's spread beyond the prostate, many treatments help extend your life for years. You need good information to help you with the decisions that lie ahead, and this book provides you with this information.
Prostate Cancer For Dummies can help you if

You have prostate cancer (or you think that you have it), or someone close to you has it.
You want information on treatments for prostate cancer as you form a treatment plan with your doctor.
You are curious about alternative therapies for prostate cancer.
You want to know what actions you can take over the long-term to continue to fight your prostate cancer.

Prostate Cancer For Dummies explains the key issues and problems that are associated with prostate cancer, and assures you that although the initial impact of being diagnosed is devastating, you can take action to extend your life.
You don't have to read this book from the first page straight on through, although you can. You may want to read the first chapter and then move to the chapters that affect you the most. In Prostate Cancer For Dummies, you'll gain insight into

Discovering the key symptoms of prostate cancer
Recognizing the risk factors, and who's most likely to have prostate cancer
Getting a diagnosis, and what's involved
Getting well again, and how you can work with your doctor to come up with a plan to cope with your cancer
Changing your lifestyle to decrease your risk of a recurrence
Coping with theaftermath, from temporary to permanent side effects
Handling work and family, and how to help others understand what you're going through

It's extremely hard to hear from your doctor that you or a loved one has prostate cancer. But after you recover from the initial shock of diagnosis, you need to educate yourself, and, with the help of your physician, make a plan for getting the best treatment possible. Prostate Cancer For Dummies will help you achieve these goals and encourage you to maintain your commitment to managing your health.

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Survival Sewing: Emergency Fixes for the Rips, Snags and Tears of Everyday Life

Author: Valerie Van Arsdale Shrader
Has a rip ruined your favorite shirt? Did a button pop off minutes before that important interview? Don’t worry; with this “survival kit” in hand, you’re ready to handle any sewing emergency. Not only does it have a book with all the fundamentals, but tucked inside a pocket are all the tools you’ll need: needles, buttons, thread, fusible adhesive, small scissors, and more. And it really starts right at the very beginning, with how to thread a needle; which basic stitches to use and how to do them; how to pin a garment; and how to tie a knot that actually holds. And for those disasters that inevitably happen when you’re in a rush, there’s smart tips on how to make a repair in nanoseconds.

Therapeutic Chair Massage or Walk Away the Pounds

2009-01-08T07:43:00.000-08:00

Therapeutic Chair Massage

Author: Ralph R R Stephens
Featuring more than 250 full-color illustrations and photographs, Therapeutic Chair Massage offers detailed instructions on the appropriate massage strokes, stretching techniques, and therapeutic routines to use in seated massage for both relaxation and specific therapeutic applications. The book also provides foundational information on equipment, hygiene, sanitation, safety, contraindications, communication and documentation, body mechanics, and establishing a seated massage business. Each chapter includes hands-on Experiential Exercises; Case Studies with critical thinking questions; Clinical Tips from the author's experience; and Of Special Interest Boxes that contain related and interesting information. Contraindications lists specify conditions that prohibit or limit the use of a particular stroke or technique.

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Walk Away the Pounds: The Breakthrough 6-Week Program That Helps You Burn Fat, Tone Muscle, and Feel Great Without Dieting

Author: Leslie Sanson
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Understanding Controversial Therapies for Children with Autism Attention Deficit Disorder and Other Learning Disabilities or The Healing Wisdom of Africa

2009-01-07T21:31:00.000-08:00

Understanding Controversial Therapies for Children with Autism, Attention Deficit Disorder, and Other Learning Disabilities: A Guide to Complementary and Alternative Medicine

Author: Lisa A Kurtz
Offering a balanced overview of complementary and alternative therapies, this book will be useful for parents of children with autism, ADD or other learning disabilities.
The book covers a wide variety of mind-body interventions and manipulative techniques, as well as energy therapies, biologically based methods, and alternative medical systems. For each approach, the author provides a detailed description of what the treatment involves, which professionals will be working with the child, and an explanation of the rationale behind the therapy. She also offers advice on who to approach for treatment, and includes a list of recommended resources and useful contacts for further information.
This book will be a valuable source of information for parents and professionals working with children who have disabilities that impact their learning or behavior.

Table of Contents:
Introduction
Introduction     11
Thinking Out of the Box: An Overview of Complementary and Alternative Medicine Approaches     15
Selected Interventions
Alternative Medical Systems     25
Acupuncture/Acupressure     25
Ayurveda     27
Homeopathy     30
Naturopathy     32
Osteopathy     35
Mind-body Interventions     38
Alert Program     38
Animal Assisted Therapy     39
Applied Behavioral Analysis     41
Aromatherapy     47
Art Therapy     49
Assistive Technology for Literacy Skills     51
Auditory Training     54
Colored Lenses and Overlays     58
Dance Movement Therapy     60
Davis Dyslexia Correction Method     61
DIR/Floortime model     63
Dolphin Assisted Therapy     65
DORE Programme     68
Drama Therapy/Psychodrama     70
Earobics     72
Facilitated Communication     73
Fast ForWord     75
Holding Therapy     77
Hypnotherapy     78
Intensive Interaction     80
Learning BreakthroughProgram     84
Lindamood-Bell     86
Miller Method     87
Multisensory Reading Instruction     90
Music Therapy     93
Neurofeedback     95
Picture Exchange Communication System (PECS)     98
Play Attention     100
Primary Movement Program     101
Rhythmic Entrainment Intervention (REI Therapy)     103
Sensory Integration Therapy     104
Sign Language     107
Social Stories     110
Son-Rise Program     112
TEACCH     114
Transcendental Meditation     115
Video Modeling     117
Biologically-based interventions     120
Bach Flower Remedies     120
Chelation Therapy     122
Cranial Electrotherapy Stimulation (CES)     124
DAN! Protocol     126
Dietary Supplements     128
Elimination Diets     132
Feingold Diet     134
Hyperbaric Oxygen Therapy     137
Immune System Therapy (IGG, IVIG)     139
Manipulative and Body-based Methods     142
Alexander Technique     142
Brain Gym      144
Chiropractic     145
Conductive Education     148
Craniosacral Therapy     150
Developmental/Behavioral Optometry     152
Feldenkrais     155
Higashi (daily life therapy)     158
Hippotherapy     160
Interactive Metronome     162
Massage Therapy     164
Patterning (Doman-Delacato method)     167
Reflexology     169
Wilbarger Protocol (Therapeutic brushing)     171
Yoga     173
Energy Therapies     177
Chromotherapy     177
Magnetic Field Therapy     178
Polarity Therapy     180
Qi Gong     181
Reiki     184
Therapeutic Touch     187
Zero Balancing     188
Resources for Children with Autism, Attention Deficit Disorders, and Other Learning Disabilities
Recommended Reading about Complementary and Alternative Medicine     193
Books     193
Journal articles     194
Agencies, Organizations, and Websites     197
Complementary and Alternative Medicine     197
Children, including Children with Developmental Disabilities     199
Subject Index      205
Author Index
New interesting book: Betty Crockers Passion For Pasta or How to Cook Italian
The Healing Wisdom of Africa: Finding Life Purpose Through Nature, Ritual and Community

Author: Malidoma Patrice Som
A fascinating, detailed journey through the traditional healing practices of West Africa by a beloved shaman and scholar.

"Profoundly wise and fascinating . . . "--Alice Walker

"An amazing bridge over the chasm of modern isolation."--Jack Kornfield

Through The Healing Wisdom of Africa, readers can come to understand that the life of indigenous and traditional people is a paradigm for an intimate relationship with the natural world that both surrounds us and is within us. The book is the most complete study of the role ritual plays in the lives of African people--and the role it can play for seekers in the West.

* illustrated with 8 pages of black-and-white photographs

So Free or Hospital for Special Surgery Rheumatoid Arthritis Handbook

2009-01-07T12:19:00.000-08:00

So Free!: An In-Depth Guide to Deliverance and Inner Healing

Author: William Sudduth
The arena of deliverance ministry has often been characterized by extremes and abuses that cloud the legitimacy of this biblical practice. So Free! is a well-balanced, biblically based, and doctrinally sound approach to this often misunderstood and controversial subject.
With dramatic personal experience of the power of God, William Sudduth advocates not hyper-spirituality, but childlike faith. He gives the reader clear understanding of deliverance and fresh revelation of the spiritual realm. He covers the history of the deliverance movement, including both the high and low points of ministry; discusses points of entry for evil spirits; and offers practical advice on how to minister to those needing deliverance. Also included are testimonies of those set free from different kinds of oppression. Through the remarkable biblical insights and cautions about the ministry, readers will be able to find freedom themselves and help others do the same.

New interesting textbook: Economics and the Theory of Games or Managing the Development of New Products
Hospital for Special Surgery Rheumatoid Arthritis Handbook: Everything You Need to Know

Author: Michael D Lockshin
"This splendid volume is easily understandable, uses real-life situations as examples and is far more up-to-the-minute than other such books. From sexuality to surgery, it offers practical and science-based advice."--Charles M. Plotz, M.D., Editor-in-Chief, Rheuma21st.com
Your complete guide to understanding and living well with rheumatoid arthritis
If you or someone close to you suffers from rheumatoid arthritis (RA), this book is a powerful tool you don’t want to be without. Two of the authors are physicians at the Hospital for Special Surgery, one of the nation’s oldest and best orthopedic research hospitals. Its purpose is to arm you with the information you need to take charge of your disease management and work with your doctors to develop a treatment program that’s right for your lifestyle and life goals.
In plain English, the authors demystify rheumatoid arthritis–its causes, progression, and various effects on the human body–and decode the often perplexing language that doctors use to describe RA and its diagnosis and treatment. They explain the various treatment and pain management options available to you and ways to discuss them with your doctor. The authors also include the true stories of RA patients whose tales offer encouragement and powerful insights for dealing with the difficult psychological and lifestyle issues RA sufferers face. Their expert advice and guidance covers a range of topics of vital concern to people affected by RA, including:

Old, new, and emerging drug therapies, including gold, corticosteroids, and immunosuppressants

Analgesics and anti-inflammatories

Alternativetreatment strategies

Nutrition, diet, and exercise for RA

Vitamins and supplements, including glucosamine and Evening Primrose oil

Managing crucial lifestyle issues such as sports, travel, and sex

Pregnancy and RA

Alleviating depression and pain

Surgical options, including joint replacement therapy

Publishers Weekly
Authored by two physicians who work in the field along with a biochemist, Loebl (The Columbia Presbyterian Osteoarthritis Handbook), this authoritative guide will be useful to health professionals, people afflicted with Rheumatoid Arthritis (RA), and their families. RA, a chronic autoimmune disorder, causes inflammation, stiffness and sometimes destruction of joints. While the severity of its symptoms varies, this systemic disease affects 2.5 million people in the U.S. and is more common among women than men. A cure continues to elude researchers, but medical advances, including the discovery of new drugs to ease pain and improve movement, advances in surgical procedures and the development of exercise and nutrition regimens, have greatly improved patients' physical and emotional health. In addition to providing valuable information about the drugs (their benefits and side effects) and operations (from diagnostic anthroscopy to total joint replacement) available, the authors address the special problems and needs of pregnant women with RA. The wealth of details about medicines and surgeries may occasionally overwhelm lay readers, but the practical advice about self care and taking control of one's personal treatment plan will empower RA patients. With authors dedicated to providing information on everything from alternative therapies to radical surgery and from methods of pain control to the RA patient's sex life, this is a worthwhile resource indeed. (Nov.) Copyright 2001 Cahners Business Information.

Waking or Timeless Face

2009-01-07T00:08:00.000-08:00

Waking: A Memoir of Trauma and Transcendence

Author: Matthew Sanford
Matthew Sanford’s inspirational story about the car accident that left him paralyzed from the chest down is a superbly written memoir of healing and journey—from near death to triumphant life.
Matt Sanford's life and body were irrevocably changed at age 13 on a snowy Iowa road. On that day, his family's car skidded off an overpass, killing Matt's father and sister and left him paralyzed from the chest down, confining him to a wheelchair. His mother and brother escaped from the accident unharmed but were left to pick up the pieces of their decimated family.
This pivotal event set Matt off on a lifelong journey, from his intensive care experiences at the Mayo Clinic to becoming a paralyzed yoga teacher and founder of a non-profit organization. Forced to explore what it truly means to live in a body, he emerges with an entirely new view of being a "whole" person.
Waking is a chronicle of that process. By turns agonizingly personal, philosophical, and heartbreakingly honest, this groundbreaking memoir takes the reader inside the body, heart, and mind of a boy whose world has been shattered. The author allows us to follow with him as he rebuilds from the ground up, searching for "healing stories" to help him reconnect his mind and his body. To do so, he must reject much of what traditional medicine tells him and instead turn to yoga as a centerpiece of his daily practice. The author finds not only a better life, but meaning and purpose in the mysterious distance that we all experience between mind and body.
In searing candid, frequently poetic language, Sanford pulls back the curtain on what it means tosurvive devastating trauma, from returning to a broken life to the uncertainty of finding sexual intimacy with a paralyzed body. But first and foremost the author offers a powerful message about the endurance of the human spirit, and the body that houses it.

Book about: A Propensity to Self Subversion or The Third Wave of Modernization in Latin America
Timeless Face: Thirty Days to a Younger You through Face Reading, Acupressure, and Toning

Author: Ellae Elinwood
Timeless Face is a revolutionary approach to facial toning, one that enhances your face's appearance while it contributes to your inner tranquility and well-being.

Incorporating the time-honored techniques of Chinese face reading to identify what causes facial features to develop as we age, Ellae Elinwood demonstrates that it is simply not a fact of life that a forehead has to wrinkle, a mouth has to sag, and they eyes have to become baggy. Rather these are generally symptoms of emotional distress and lack of facial fitness, which can be treated and corrected through a simple program that combines acupressure and exercise. For example:

Vertical lines between the eyebrows indicate confusion and concern. The Desquinter exercise not only smooths lines and slows down the appearance of new ones, it also generates mental clarity and optimism.

Drooping mouth corners and pouchy cheeks are signs of stress and loss of confidence. The Light-hearted exercise will life those mouth corners as it lifts your mood, easing worries and increasing a feeling of self-worth.

Deep furrows between the nose and cheeks can signal suppressed emotions and the strain of too much responsibility. The Erasing Cares exercise lessens those deep lines while it enhances your ability to communicate and negotiate on your behalf.

By following the simple, commonsense Timeless Face program, illustrated with clear photographs and instructions for each exercise, your face will look and feel more fit and more relaxed in just thirty days, and your entire being will be rejuvenated and revitalized.

Isn't it time for you to discover the face you were meant to maturewith-your own Timeless Face?

What People Are Saying
Stephanie Seymour
I personally use the acupressure and toning techniques in Timeless Face before shooting to relax, tone and stimulate my facial expression. I have found the benefits are both immediate and long lasting. And who better to advise any woman on natural timeless beauty than Ellae Ellinwood.

Donna Eden
I especially appreciate how Timeless Face is not simply a "how to" book. It relates our faces to our entire lives and it shows how our emotions, our bodies and our spirits have dealt with our life's journey in our very own faces.
—Donna Eden, author of Energy Medicine

Miseducation Preschoolers at Risk or Reflexology

2009-01-06T13:56:00.000-08:00

Miseducation: Preschoolers at Risk

Author: David Elkind
Designed to help parents avoid the miseducation of young children. Dr. Elkind shows us the very real difference between the mind of a pre-school child and that of a school age child.

Book review: Medieval Islamic Medicine or Healing beyond the Body
Reflexology: A Basic Guide

Author: Beryl Cran
A comprehensive guide to the art of reflexology, including anatomy, step-by-step massage sequences, self-treatment, acupressure, and other basic techniques.

The Life Extension Revolution or Getting up Getting over Getting on

2009-01-06T02:43:00.000-08:00

The Life Extension Revolution: The New Science of Growing Older without Aging

Author: Philip Lee Miller
For the first time the lay public can benefit from the anti-aging secrets discovered by the Life Extension Foundation, the world’s largest, most respected organization dedicated to anti-aging research. Working with the Life Extension Foundation, renowned anti-aging physician Philip Lee Miller shows you how to retain your physical health and vigor, mental clarity, and youthful appearance–for life.
This groundbreaking book translates cutting-edge anti-aging advances into a practical, easy-to-use program that will maximize your chances of living not only a long life–but a healthy, vibrant life. Drawing on his own clinical experience as well as the latest research from the Life Extension Foundation, Dr. Miller demystifies the aging process and provides you with:
•Detailed strategies integrating the most advanced mainstream therapies with nutrients, hormones, and holistic approaches from around the world
•A comprehensive plan to protect yourself from cancer, heart disease, arthritis, and Alzheimer’s disease at the cellular level by controlling inflammation and oxidation–two degenerative processes that cause us to age prematurely
•A guide to individualizing this lifesaving program, including the Longevity Diet for maximum vitality and effortless weight loss and a unique supplement regimen–plus how to use medical tests to monitor your progress
•An inspiring vision of the future of life extension science and what your future will be like without disease, premature death and aging–with novel strategies to help you get there
This far-reaching anti-aging program will change your life forever. Like manyof Dr. Miller’s patients, your physical and mental health will actually soar as you age chronologically. Your new longer, healthier life begins now as you embark on The Life Extension Revolution.

Table of Contents:
Introduction: The Life Extension Vision 1
Part I Extending the Prime of Life
Chapter 1 A New Role for Medicine 9
Chapter 2 Overcoming the Aging Effects of Stress 22
Chapter 3 Tuning the Sex Hormones 46
Chapter 4 Tapping the Power of Thyroid and Growth Hormone 98
Chapter 5 Maximum Brainpower for Life 127
Part II Stopping Disease at the Cellular Level
Chapter 6 Curtailing Oxidation: Rust-Proofing Your Cells 159
Chapter 7 Cooling Inflammation: Disease-Proofing Your Body 181
Chapter 8 Protecting Your Heart and Brain by Enhancing Methylation 200
Chapter 9 Preventing Glycation: Age-Proofing Your Organs 220
Part III Individualizing Your Anti-Aging Program
Chapter 10 Medical Testing for Aging and Risk Factors 235
Chapter 11 Designing Your Anti-Aging Supplement Program 256
Chapter 12 The Anti-Aging Lifestyle 280
Part IV The Future of Life Extension Science
Chapter 13 Extending Human Life Span 319
Chapter 14 The Cellular Time Machine 333
Chapter 15 A Bridge to the Future 348
Afterword: From the Life Extension Foundation 359
Appendix Finding an Anti-Aging Physician 361
References 363
Acknowledgments 385
Index 387
About the Authors 401
About the Life Extension Foundation 403

Book about: A First Course in Statistical Programming with R or Microsoft Office 2003
Getting up, Getting over, Getting On: A 12 Step Guide to Divorce Recovery

Author: Micki McWad
Borrowing the wisdom gained in the development of 12 step programs, Getting Up, Getting Over, Getting On: A Twelve Step Guide to Divorce Recovery offers learned and proven support. For over 50 years, 12 Step Programs have helped millions of people work through difficult and painful situations. Now, these 12 Steps can help the many Americans who are left pain-filled after a divorce. Author Micki McWade adapts the best techniques, information and life-lessons of long established recovery programs, to provide a concise and comprehensive pathway toward a fulfilling life after divorce. Whether during the painful days of the divorce itself, or in the adaptive weeks and months that follow, McWade offers valuable ideas that apply to the workplace, to relationships with children and in-laws, and to (ex) spouses as well.

Wonder of Probiotics or Breaking The Patterns Of Depression

2009-01-05T17:31:00.000-08:00

Wonder of Probiotics: A 30-Day Plan to Boost Energy, Enhance Weight Loss, Heal GI Problems, Prevent Disease, and Slow Aging

Author: John R Taylor
Restore Your Health and Rejuvenate Your Life

Pathogens and toxins found in our environment and the foods we eat can cause myriad health problems including digestive disorders, yeast infections, allergies, urinary tract infections, dental problems and some cancers. Probiotics—“friendly” bacteria—are the cornerstone of any successful health program because they restore a healthy balance between friendly and “bad” bacteria in the intestinal tract, a balance that is critical for the health of the entire body.

This groundbreaking book reveals how taking the right probiotics—in the form of food and supplements—as part of a daily revitalizing program for overall health or for specific health conditions -- can restore that crucial balance. This remarkably easy to follow nutrition program will energize, and rejuvenate as well as:

Improve the health your GI tract Alleviate allergies and asthma Restore your reproductive and urinary tracts Bolster the immune system against disease Enhance weight loss Fight aging
Making probiotics a part of your daily routine will allow anyone to live a healthier, fuller, more vibrant life.

John R. Taylor N.D. is the CEO and president of Naturalwellness.com. He has conducted nutritional courses across the United States and collaborated with the nation's leading authorities on nutrition and probiotics.

Deborah Mitchell is a freelance writer specializing in health, medical and environmental topics. The Wonder of Probiotics joins more than two dozen other books that she has written.

Table of Contents:
Preface: My China Syndrome     xi
The World of Probiotics     1
Why Everyone Needs Probiotics     3
Probiotics: An Inside Look at How They Work     18
Prebiotics and Other Probiotic Helpers     37
Your Probiotic Health Plan     55
The Core Program: Build a Better You     57
Gastrointestinal Problems     76
Allergies and Asthma     105
Reproductive and Urinary Tract Infections     117
The Immune System     134
Weight Management     149
The Aging Challenge     158
Better Oral Health     166
How to Choose and Use Probiotics and Their Helpers     178
Notes     205
Glossary     221
Resources     225
Selected Readings     231
Index     233
See also: El Salto Radical: una Lección Personal en Mando Extremo
Breaking The Patterns Of Depression

Author: Michael D Yapko
Have you ever felt so depressed that you had trouble concentrating on your job, talking with your family, even getting out of bed? Twenty to thirty million Americans suffer from some form of diagnosable depression, and their ranks are growing. Psychologist Michael D. Yapko explains that in order to find relief, more than the current episode of depression must be examined. In Breaking the Patterns of Depression, he presents skills that will help you understand and ultimately avert depression's recurring cycles. Focusing on future prevention as well as initial treatment, the book includes over one hundred activities to help you learn the skills necessary for becoming and remaining depression-free. Realistic and enormously helpful, Breaking the Patterns of Depression allows you to recognize your triggers for depression and, best of all, to clarify what you can do about them. With this knowledge in hand, you can control your depression rather than having your depression control you.
Publishers Weekly
In this carefully constructed self-help guide for those with mild to moderate depression, a clinical psychologist and family therapist in Southern California offers specific strategies for changing a negative, self-defeating attitude to an optimistic, hopeful view. Yapko sees depression not as a disease that must be treated with medicine but as a problem that can often be dealt with by learning to change existing patterns of thinking, feeling and behavior. Rather than dwelling on the patient's past experiences, he focuses on changing the present and thus shaping the future with a combination of cognitive, behavioral and interpersonal therapies. Discussions of case studies lead to "Pause and Reflect" exercises, which are augmented by "Learn by Doing" practices that require performance of some action. Yapko provides helpful summaries at the end of each chapter. His prose is clear and has a refreshingly low psychobabble quotient, and the tone is upbeat. A concluding chapter offers guidance on when and how to obtain professional help. (Feb.)
Library Journal
The rate of depression has increased by nearly tenfold in those born in the years following World War II, making it the most common psychological problem in America. Depression expert Yapko presents a book that will help put depression in perspective and equip sufferers with the skills and knowledge to heal themselves of this modern plague. The first part of the book is devoted to discussing the clinical literature on psychotherapy and antidepressant medication. Here, the causes of depression, its diagnosis, and its treatment are explained in language easily understood by the lay reader. The second part is devoted to explaining the patterns of thinking, feeling, and behaving that signal depression. Yapko effectively uses case histories as well as more than 100 exercises to assist the reader in building the skills needed to manage depression. While there are many other titles on depression management, this book is a break from the widely held view that depression is mainly a biochemically based disease treatable with medication. It should serve to complement such books as Colette Dowling's You Mean I Don't Have To Feel This Way? (LJ 1/92) or Sandra Salman's Depression: Questions You Have...Answers You Need (LJ 2/1/95), which focus more on using drugs as a treatment for depression. An excellent book; recommended for all collections.Dana L. Brumbelow, Auburn P.L., Ala.

The Wellness Book or Natural Choices for Womens Health

2009-01-05T05:19:00.000-08:00

The Wellness Book: The Comprehensive Guide to Maintaining Health and Treating Stress-Related Illness

Author: Herbert Benson
The Mind/Body Connection
Millions of readers are familiar with the work of Dr. Herbert Benson and the Mind/Body Medical Institute from the mega-bestselling book The Relaxation Response. With over three million copies in print, it is a classic in the field of mind/body medicine. Now, in The Wellness Book, Dr. Benson, Eileen Stuart, and their colleagues at the Institute have created the definitive resource that shows you how to maintain your health and treat stress-related illnesses, including:
high blood pressure cardiovascular disease chronic pain infertility insomnia women's health concerns anxiety symptoms of HIV and cancer
The Wellness Book reflects the cutting edge of health care, giving you the opportunity to gain more control over your own well-being. Use of the book, in combination with modern medical treatments, will aid in prevention and treatment of a number of illnesses and, according to USA Today, "legitimizes the mind/body connection in traditional medicine."

Publishers Weekly
Guide to exercise, diet and stress management. (Oct.)
Library Journal
The editors and their associates at the Mind/Body Medical Institute of the New England Deaconess Hospital and Harvard Medical School hope to make their ``experience in treating chronic and stress-related symptoms available to those not able to attend'' their Boston-based behavioral medicine clinics. In 24 chapters, the reader is ``introduced to the essentials of healthy lifestyle, including the relaxation response, nutrition, exercise, and stress management.'' The workbook format includes short patient histories, space for write-in exercises and personal data, charts, and diagrams. Overall, this material is also covered in greater detail and a better format in the Wellness Encyclopedia ( LJ 2/15/91); the more personalized log in The Wellness Book makes it most appropriate for individual purchase.--James Swanton, Albert Einstein Coll. of Medicine, New York

Table of Contents:
CONTENTS
Foreword Herbert Benson, M.D., Eileen M. Stuart, R.N., M.S.
Acknowledgments Part 1 / THE MIND/BODY CONNECTION
1 The Beginning
Sue C. Jacobs, Ph.D.; Cynthia Medich, R.N., M.S.
2 The Mind/Body Model of Health and Illness
Margaret Caudill-Slosberg, M.D., Ph.D.; Richard Friedman, Ph.D.
3 Getting Started
Sue C. Jacobs, Ph.D.; Cynthia Medich, R.N., M.S.
4 The Relaxation Response
Olivia Ames Hoblitzelle, M.A.; Herbert Benson, M.D.
5 Eliciting the Relaxation Response
Olivia Ames Hoblitzelle, M.A.; Herbert Benson, M.D.
Part 2 / EXERCISE
6 Tuning In to Your Body, Tuning Up Your Mind
Margaret Flood Ennis, M.A.
7 Move Into Health
James S. Huddleston, M.S., P.T.
Part 3 / NUTRITION
8 Nutrition for Good Health
Judith Linsey Palken, M.S., R.D.; Alan E. Shackelford, M.D.
9 A Sensible Approach to Weight Loss
Judith Linsey Palken, M.S., R.D.
Part 4 / STRESS MANAGEMENT
10 Managing Stress
Eileen M. Stuart, R.N., M.S.; Ann Webster, Ph.D.; Carol L. Wells-Federman, M.Ed., R.N.
11 How Thoughts Affect Health
Ann Webster, Ph.D.; Eileen M. Stuart, R.N., M.S.; Carol L. Wells-Federman, M.Ed., R.N.
12 Feelings, Moods, and Attitudes
Carol L. Wells-Federman, M.Ed., R.N.; Ann Webster, Ph.D.; Eileen M. Stuart, R.N., M.S.
13 Coping and Problem-Solving
Eileen M. Stuart, R.N., M.S.; Ann Webster, Ph.D.; Carol L. Wells-Federman, M.Ed., R.N.
14 Communicating
Carol L. Wells-Federman, M.Ed., R.N.; Eileen M. Stuart, R.N., M.S.; Ann Webster, Ph.D.
15 Jest 'n' Joy
Margaret Baim, R.N., M.S.; Loretta LaRoche, B.A.
Part 5 / SPECIALTIES
16Improving Your Sleep
Gregg D. Jacobs, Ph.D.
17 Infertility and Women's Health
Alice D. Domar, Ph.D.
18 Behavioral Medicine and Cancer
Ursula Brandt, Ph.D.; Leo Stolbach, M.D.
19 Eating Healthfully to Prevent Undernutrition
Judith Linsey Palken, M.S., R.D.; Alan E. Shackelford, M.D.
20 Psychoneuroimmunology and HIV Disease
Ann Webster, Ph.D.
21 Cardiovascular Disease: The Heart of the Matter
Eileen M. Stuart, R.N., M.S.; John P. Deckro, M.S., R.N.C.; Regis A. DeSilva, M.D.; Herbert Benson, M.D.
22 Living With Heart Disease and Diabetes: Exercise Can Help
James S. Huddleston, M.S., P.T.
23 Eating for the Health of Your Heart
Judith Linsey Palken, M.S., R.D.
Part 6 / RELAPSE PREVENTION
24 The End of the Beginning
Cynthia Medich, R.N., M.S.; Sue C. Jacobs, Ph.D.
Epilogue
Eileen M. Stuart, R.N., M.S.; Herbert Benson, M.D.
References Index

New interesting textbook: Feed Your Family Right or Chef at Home
Natural Choices for Women's Health: How the Secrets of Natural and Chinese Medicine Can Create a Lifetime of Wellness

Author: Laurie Steelsmith
Are you unhappy relying on antibiotics for every illness, painkillers for menstrual cramps, and caffeine just to feel "normal"? Are you fed up with an endless cycle of colds, flus, headaches, digestive problems, and fatigue? Do you want to experience freedom from menopausal hormone fluctuations and hot flashes? Natural Choices for Women's Health explores these issues and many more, offering a groundbreaking resource for women who want to approach health naturally.
In this completely accessible guide, Dr. Laurie Steelsmith shows for the first time how women can create a lifetime of optimal well-being by blending the extraordinary benefits of natural medicine from both the Western tradition and ancient Chinese teachings. Outlining a Naturally Healthy Lifestyle that enhances the body's own health-sustaining abilities, Steelsmith identifies ten crucial components of a woman's health--the immune system, kidneys, liver, digestive system, heart, hormones, bones, breasts, pelvis, and mental health--and provides dozens of tips to help maintain peak condition. In this resource you will discover:
• How to balance your hormones with natural medicine
• A list of "Best Breast Foods" and other tips to enhance your breast health
• Ancient methods for increasing your libido with Chinese herbal medicine
• How exercise can promote the balance of yin and yang in your body
• Secrets of the Chinese Five Element system and how your personality type influences every aspect of your health
Innovative, authoritative, and truly comprehensive, Natural Choices for Women's Health is sure to become the standard reference for women who want to attain wellnessnaturally.

An Alternative Approach to Allergies or Permanent Makeup

2009-01-04T20:07:00.000-08:00

An Alternative Approach to Allergies: The New Field of Clinical Ecology Unravels the Environmental Causes of Mental and Physical Ills

Author: Theron G Randolph
Here is the book that revolutionized the way allergies and other common illnesses were diagnosed and treated.

Interesting book: Running Well or Psoriasis Cure
Permanent Makeup: Tips and Techniques

Author: Pamela Hill
Permanent Makeup: Tips and Techniques focuses on the newest techniques and the latest trends in permanent makeup that will give the reader a strong foundation and vital knowledge about this growing industry. Permanent makeup, while being one the hottest procedures in the aesthetics industry today, is also one of the most technique-sensitive. There is high demand for good permanent makeup artists in plastic surgeon's offices, cosmetic dermatologist's offices and spas. This text is designed to fully prepare the reader with comprehensive information, allowing them to move successfully into this exciting profession. All of the latest information regarding FDA and state laws and current studies is included. The reader is also introduced to the anatomy and physiology and how it relates to permanent makeup, and exercises are included to help reinforce the information. There is also a section on tools and how they relate to the procedures, as well as information on inks and their different pigments, organic and inorganic pigments, and the various results achieved. With photos included to help illustrate the techniques, this book is an absolute necessity for the permanent makeup professional.

Cooperative Method of Natural Birth Control or Cosmetic and Toiletry Formulations Vol 8

2009-01-04T08:56:00.000-08:00

Cooperative Method of Natural Birth Control

Author: Margaret Nofziger
Presented here is a safe, noninvasive, and effective method of birth control based on the recording and interpretation of signs and signals from a woman's own body. This book is recommended by family planning centers throughout the country.

Book review: Entertaining or Pacific Northwest
Cosmetic and Toiletry Formulations, Vol. 8

Author: Ernest W Flick
This book contains hundreds of cosmetic and toiletry formulations based on information received from numerous industrial companies and other organizations. Each formulation is indentified by a description of end use. The formulations contains a listing of each raw material, processing procedure, and source of the formula.
Booknews
Volume one of the second edition was published in 1989 (and described in the May 1990 SciTech Book News. Volume two details some 1,900 more cosmetic and toiletry formulations, based on manufacturers' and distributors' descriptions. Each formulation is identified by a description of end use. The formulations include the following as available: a listing of each raw material contained; the percent by weight of each raw material; suggested formulation procedure; and the formula source, which is the company or organization that supplied the formula. A section on trade-named raw materials provides brief chemical descriptions and suppliers' addresses. Annotation c. Book News, Inc., Portland, OR (booknews.com)

Table of Contents:
Antiperspirants and Deodorants
Baby Products
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Get the Salt out or Yoga Beyond Belief

2009-01-03T22:44:00.000-08:00

Get the Salt Out: 501 Simple Ways to Cut the Salt Out of Any Diet

Author: Ann Louise Gittleman
In this day and age, when fat is blamed for all our health problems, it's often easy to forget that salt can also be a dietary culprit. While salt is necessary for both bodily and cellular function, and is certainly crucial to the satisfying taste of some of our favorite foods, recent research shows that its excess consumption can also lead to hypertension, strokes, and a variety of cardiovascular problems.

In Get the Salt Out, nationally recognized nutritionist Ann Louise Gittleman reveals 501 ways to avoid excess salt intake by serving a variety of delicious low-sodium foods, taking advantage of tasty salt substitutes and steering clear of many surprising hidden sources of salt. She provides more than fifty delicious recipes for low-sodium foods, which will add healthful new staples to the diet of anyone who wants to "get the salt out."

Other features include:
¸  Advice on how to use herbs effectively to reduce sodium intake
¸  Tips for reading labels to expose salt where it is hidden in ingredient lists, as well as other points of supermarket salt savvy
¸  Ways to reduce the salt level in your water
¸  Advice for avoiding salt when you eat out
¸  Tips for dealing with stress and other impediments you may face in your efforts to get the salt out
¸  A week-long menu plan
¸  A resource section

Get the Salt Out has all the tips, menu plans and recipes to help you enjoy real foods again and create meals that both your taste buds and your body can truly savor!

Book review: UNIX for Dummies or Programming Flex 3
Yoga Beyond Belief: Insights to Awaken and Deepen Your Practice

Author: Ganga Whit
Yoga Beyond Belief offers a unique vision of contemporary yoga. It integrates scientific and practical approaches providing a much-needed integrative perspective that complements existing yoga books for all levels and styles of yoga students. Serving up a collection of valuable insights gleaned from a lifetime of exploration, practice, study, and teaching by one of America’s pioneering and leading teachers of yoga, the book assists readers in making sense of the many discordant claims and teaching techniques that currently exist in the yoga world, freeing readers to pursue their own individual paths of yoga and personal practice. This is an essential text and reference for all yoga practitioners.

The book first sets a context for an open-minded and evolutionary approach to yoga practice, and then explains the core principles of the many branches of yoga. A clear foundation is given for how the physical practices of yoga work to produce remarkable results of health and well being. The chapter Injury, Pain, and Healing shows how to prevent injuries and how to heal injuries should they occur. The reader is given a wealth of sophisticated of tools, insights, and anecdotes gleaned from a lifetime of practice and teaching to develop, hone, and tune his or her personal yoga approach. This book makes yoga come alive for the reader.

The book concludes by going beyond the physical aspects to the heart of yoga. It illuminates and gives insight into the discovery of non-dogmatic forms and evolutionary approaches to meditation and spirituality. It presents a clear argument showing the pitfalls of regimented systems and how to make everything in daily life part of yogapractice and spiritual development.

Ganga White gives us his unique and creative perspectives on a time-tested discipline for a healthy and vital life. Entertaining and thoroughly readable, this book offers a coherent explication of yoga, its philosophy and practice. White’s integrative views will inspire beginners and accomplished yogis to trust their inner wisdom and creatively reassess their practice. He is a great storyteller and gives us his personal and creative perspective, breathing fresh air into an ancient discipline. Yoga Beyond Belief offers an original, integrative approach to body, mind, and spirit that is practical, inspiring, and full of valuable insights to enliven and inform anyone’s yoga practice.

The Alcoholism and Drug Abuse Patient Workbook or Living Foods for Optimum Health

2009-01-03T13:33:00.000-08:00

The Alcoholism and Drug Abuse Patient Workbook

Author: Robert R Perkinson
"The addiction field has long needed a comprehensive set of exercises counselors could use to guide patients through good treatment. The workbooks developed by Dr. Perkinson take the patient from the beginning of treatment to the end. They are written in such a manner that Dr. Perkinson is your mentor and is conversing with you, sharing with you his vast area of expertise and knowledge about recovery. These patient exercises meet the highest standards demanded by accrediting bodies."
--Dr. Bob Carr, Director Substance Abuse Program and Mental Health Services, Sioux Falls V.A. Regional Medical Center, South Dakota

"I have been working with compulsive gamblers and their family members for 12 years and find this work extremely rewarding and challenging. I have been utilizing Dr. Perkinson's workbooks for 10 years and have found them to be some of the most useful tools in helping addicts and gamblers identify the many ways that addiction has impacted their lives. Our clients benefit from the straightforward approach of the workbooks and the clear instructions of how to begin incorporating a 12-step recovery program into their lives. I highly recommend Dr Perkinson's workbooks."
--Lisa Vig, Licensed Addiction Counselor and Nationally Certified Gambling Counselor. Gamblers Choice, Fargo, North Dakota

"I have been in the chemical dependency field for over 28 years. I have worked as a counselor, clinical supervisor and executive director in a number of treatment centers. These are the best exercises for alcoholics, drug addicts and problem gamblers that I have ever seen. I have used them for years and patients find them easy to understand. Thematerial covers everything an addict needs to know to enter a stable recovery. I highly recommend these patient handbooks. Patients love them and they make the counselor's job easy. The book makes the job easy as all you will need to help your patient is in one place."
--Bob Bogue, CCSII, CCDC III, Clinical Supervisor

"Dr. Perkinson does and excellent job of bringing together and individualizing 12 step treatment for addicts and gamblers including identifying character defects and relapse prevention. Comments from patients include, 'it has opened my eyes to my gambling and behaviors associated with it' and 'I feel it is easy to work and very self explanatory.'"
--Ron Scherr, CCDC II, Certified Chemical Dependency Counselor, Avera St. Lukes, Worthmore Treatment Center

Book about: Kundalini Yoga or The Longevity Bible

Living Foods for Optimum Health: Staying Healthy in an Unhealthy World

Author: Brian R Clement

Did you know that what you eat could be making you sick? It's true. Some foods clog your body with energy-depleting fats, toxins, and chemicals. Where can you find the optimum nourishment your body needs to stay strong, healthy, and vigorous? For millions of people, the answer is in the health and healing properties of living foods—foods that are eaten raw and produced without dangerous, nutrient-robbing chemicals or additives.

For more than forty years, the Hippocrates Health Institute has been teaching people how to cleanse and heal their bodies with naturally potent living foods. In this book, the first-ever sponsored by the Institute, authors Brian R. Clement and Theresa Foy DiGeronimo explain why living foods are vital to good health and offer a sensible plan for making the switch to a living foods diet.

With step-by-step instructions, lifestyle suggestions, and more than 100 healthful, delicious recipes, Living Foods for Optimum Health provides everything you need to take control of your health and well-being.

"An important and eminently readable book for the new era of self-care."

—Marilyn Diamond, co-author of Fit for Life

"A landmark guide to the essentials of healthy living."

—From the foreword by Coretta Scott King

"This book will open the way to a healthier and happier millennium."

—Helen Nearing, author of Living the Good Life and mother of the Back to Earth Movement

"Living food will change your life."

—Kenny Loggins, musician and composer

"The way to optimum healthis more natural food. Thanks, Brian, for leading the way."

—Edgar Mitchell, Sc.D., Apollo Astronaut and founder of The Institute of Noetic Sciences

About the Authors

Brian R. Clement, a leader in natural health and healing, is director of the Hippocrates Health Institute in West Palm Beach, Florida, and founding director of the Coalition of Holistic Health.

Theresa Foy DiGeronimo is adjunct professor of English at The William Patterson College of New Jersey and author of numerous books, including The Natural Way of Healing Chronic Pain.

Foreword by Coretta Scott King
Introduction
1.What We Know Now That We Didn't Know Then
2.The Facts About Living Foods
3.Living Longer and Better: A Program for Physical Health
4.Sometimes It Really Is All in the Mind: A Program for Mental Health
5.Counting Food Energy: Living Foods and Weight Management
6.Becoming a Living-Foods Vegetarian
7.Getting the Most from the Hippocrates Health Program
8.Shopping for Your Health
9.In the Kitchen with Living Foods
10.Eating in the Real World
11.Time to Eat: Living-Foods Recipes
Hors D'oeuvres
Breads
Butter Substitute Spreads
Soups
Salads
Dressings
Main Courses
Desserts
Juices and Drinks
Menus for One Week
Epilogue
Notes
Ingredient Glossary
Index

The Princess and the PMS or Designing Resistance Training Programs

2009-01-03T01:21:00.000-08:00

The Princess and the PMS: The PMS Owner's Manual / The Prince and the PMS: The PMS Survival Manual

Author: Elizabeth Goodman

This hilarious and empowering TWO-BOOKS-IN-ONE delivers a one-two punch to PMS! The Princess and the PMS: The Owner's Manual and The Prince and the PMS: The Survival Manual (on the flipside) pack a double-dose of humor, encouragement and cutting-edge advice to anyone who suffers from premenstrual misery. These books answer every question women have about their cycles, and every question men are dying to ask but not willing to die asking!

Alongside real-life anecdotes and belly laughs, the women's side includes a team of best-selling medical, nutritional and alternative medicine experts to balance the "just-between-us-girlfriends" humor with sound advice, while the men's side appeals to shorter attention spans featuring cartoons and bottom-line manly advice on dealing with premenstrual princesses.

The Princess and the PMS offers solutions for every symptom from ankle-swelling to zits. Unlike other PMS guides, while there's strong emphasis on the physical, this book pays real attention to the emotional issues that arise monthly. Whether you're anxious, weepy, grumpy, lose your self-esteem, or find yourself fighting with everyone but the cat, the authors help you find a way out of the sadness and the misery.

You'll nod your head at familiar scenarios, find solace that you're not alone and better yet, you'll find practical strategies to manage the monthly malady. The Princess and the PMS/The Prince and the PMS does double-duty by supplying practical information for both sexes, while tossing in hilarious "time of the month" jokes to get guys onboard, so they'll stop asking stupid questions like, "Would sex make it better?"

Throw it . . . or give it to someone you'll no doubt love again in a few days.

Books about: Cyberlaw or Career Trek

Designing Resistance Training Programs

Author: Steven J Fleck

In this updated, revised, and expanded third edition of Designing Resistance Training Programs, two of the world's leading experts on strength training explore how to use scientific knowledge to develop personalized training programs.

With this text, you'll be able to

design scientifically sound resistance training programs,
modify and adapt programs to meet the needs of special populations, and
understand how exercise prescription design works in the real world

Designing Resistance Training Programs, Third Edition, is a clear, readable, state-of-the-art guide to developing individualized training programs for both athletes and fitness enthusiasts. The authors cover resistance training; bioenergetics; and muscular, nervous, and cardiovascular systems adaptations. They also discuss basic training systems and program prescriptions designed to enhance strength, power, and endurance.

The new edition contains three chapters dedicated to resistance training issues and concerns for children, women, and seniors, including how to modify and adapt such programs to address the special needs and concerns for each group.

Designing Resistance Training Programs, Third Edition, also contains these updated features:

Summaries recap the important points in each chapter for readers who want a quick review.
Key terms are highlighted and listed at the end of each chapter to help readers identify the most important ideas.
Selected readings provide additional books and journal articles for more in-depth knowledge on the subject.
Case studies use examples of exercise prescription design in real-life situations involving wrestling, personal fitness, and volleyball.

This updated and expanded new edition will be an important tool for coaches, trainers, and students who want to improve their knowledge and success in designing resistance training programs.

Booknews

The revised edition of a clear, readable reference covering the foundations of resistance training; exercise prescription; and special populations, including a new section on resistance training programs for seniors. Can also be used as an undergraduate text for courses in resistance training prescription. Annotation c. by Book News, Inc., Portland, Or.

Baby and Child Care or 100 Questions and Answers about AIDS and HIV

2009-01-02T15:10:00.000-08:00

Baby and Child Care

Author: Paul C Reisser

PHYSICIANS RESOURCE COUNCIL

Over thirty U.S. and Canadian physicians representing diverse medical specialties serve as volunteers on the Focus on the Family Physicians Resource Council (PRC) and provide expert counsel on medical issues that impact the family and the Christian community. PRC members participate in the activities of national medical organizations as well as those at their state and local levels.

100 Questions and Answers about AIDS and HIV

Author: Joel E Gallant

While AIDS is not the health threat that it once was in North America, it is still a significant public health problem and is a devastating epidemic in Africa and Asia. 100 Questions & Answers about AIDS and HIV provides answers to the most common questions asked by AIDS/HIV patients and their families. Written by a Johns Hopkins physician specializing in men's health, this must-have resource is for all AIDS/HIV patients, their families, and for high-risk individuals intent on avoiding the disease.

Foreword     xi
Acknowledgments     xiii
Introduction     xv
Now That You Know     1
Provide information for people who've just been diagnosed with HIV infection
The Basics     11
Tell you what you need to know about HIV, your immune system, and the disease in order to understand your condition, your health care provider, your treatment options, and how to live with HIV infection
Diagnosis of HIV Infection     23
Are written for people who haven't been diagnosed
Medical Care     29
Provide information on finding and paying for medical care
Getting Started     37
Discuss the laboratory tests and vaccinations you need
Starting Treatment     45
Discuss things you need to know before starting treatment
Staying on Therapy     61
Discuss issues important to people who are on therapy
Side Effects and Toxicity     71
Discuss side effects and toxicities of antiretroviral drugs
Opportunistic Infections and Other Complications     87
Provide information on the complications of HIV infection
Symptoms     103
Discuss common symptoms caused by HIV and its treatment and how to deal with them
Women's Issues, Pregnancy, and Children     117
Discuss HIV infection in women and children and HIV treatment in pregnant women
Coinfection     127
Discuss other infectionsthat often accompany HIV infection
Mental Health and Substance Abuse     133
Discuss depression, substance abuse, and other mental health problems
Relationships, Sexuality, and Prevention     139
Discuss relationships, safer sex, and sexually transmitted diseases
Living with HIV Infection     147
Discuss important lifestyle considerations for HIV-positive people
Questions For Those Who Still Have Questions     159
Discuss some of the controversial questions that still come up with respect to HIV infection
Additional Resources     165
Glossary     169
Index     197

1	How is health defined?	4
2	How is health constructed?	26
3	How is health experienced?	45
4	How is health enacted?	71
5	How is health related to social systems?	91
6	Where is the concept of health going in the contemporary world?	122

Ch. 1	Scarification and tattooing : a cultural history of pain	1
Ch. 2	The processes of body modification	77
Ch. 3	Spirituality	139
Ch. 4	Pain, suffering, and redemption	165
Ch. 5	Purging emotional pain and trauma	181
Ch. 6	The individual and society	223

	DVD Videos
	Foreword
	Acknowledgments
1	Introduction	1
2	Development of an Effective Practice	3
3	An Effective Strategy for Patient Care	20
4	Upper and Midfacial Rejuvenation	54
5	Lower Facial Rejuvenation	105
6	Hair Restoration	152
7	Rejuvenation of the Aging Nose	195
8	Adjunctive Procedures for Rejuvenation	223
9	Cutaneous Rejuvenation	261
	Subject Index	291

	Gratitude List	vii
	Introduction	ix
Chapter 1	Clean-and-Sober Dating: The Ultimate Reality Show	1
Chapter 2	Dating: A Need or "Amuck"?	17
Chapter 3	Getting Different Results	39
Chapter 4	Boundaries: We're Not Talking County Line	53
Chapter 5	Meet the Committee	71
Chapter 6	Into Action: Where to Go and What to Do	89
Chapter 7	The HOW of Dating and Relating	113
Chapter 8	Sex, Single, and Staying Sober	135
Chapter 9	Variations on a Theme	159
Chapter 10	Breaking Up: Damage Control	177
	Epilogue	195
Appendix A	Homework for Extra Credit	197
Appendix B	Suggested Readings	209
Appendix C	The Twelve Steps of Alcoholics Anonymous	211
	Index	213
	About the Author	221

	Preface	9
Part I.	The Basics	13
1.	Could You Have Hypertension?	15
2.	The Dangers of High Blood Pressure	24
3.	Measure Your Pressure	31
4.	Diastolic and Systolic Pressure--What Does Each Mean?	39
5.	What Happens When You Learn You Have High Blood Pressure?	44
6.	Do It for Yourself	53
Part II.	Your Diet or Your Life	59
7.	The Truth About Salt	61
8.	Obesity Is a Hypertension Issue	76
9.	Are You Really Hungry?	86
10.	Eat Right/Feel Right	92
11.	The Rice Diet and Other Diet Choices	99
12.	Cholesterol As a Culprit	116
13.	Fiber Is Important	127
14.	Sugar Is Not Sweet to Your Body	130
15.	Diabetes and Kidney Disease and Hypertension	133
16.	Hypertension: A Risk Factor for Stroke	139
17.	Working Together: The Pump and the Hose	143
18.	Potassium, Calcium, and Magnesium and High Blood Pressure	151
Part III.	Your Style of Living	161
19.	Smoke Gets in Your Blood	163
20.	Alcohol and Illegal Drugs and Hypertension	173
21.	Sleeping with Hypertension	182
22.	Hypertension and Aging	186
23.	Women and High Blood Pressure	191
24.	Impotence and Hypertension	194
25.	Stress and Hypertension	199
26.	Complementary (Alternative) Therapies for Hypertension	215
27.	Biofeedback: Training Your Body to Reduce Hypertension	222
28.	Folk Medicine and Other Traditions	231
29.	Exercise Combats Hypertension	236
30.	Walking Your Blood Pressure Down	248
Part IV.	Hypertension Drugs	255
31.	About Antihypertensive Drugs	257
32.	Herbs, Vitamins, and Minerals and Hypertension	273
Part V.	Shopping and Cooking with High Blood Pressure	281
33.	A Life of Healthy Eating: Recipes to Lower Your Blood Pressure	283
	Sparky Seasoning Mix	284
	Grains	284
	Veggie Pasta Sauce	284
	Lasagna Without Guilt	286
	Spaghetti with a Gobble	287
	Swimming with the Tuna	288
	Vegetables	288
	Hot Vegetable Bean Dip	288
	Herbal Zucchini Combo	289
	Broccoli (or Other Vegetable) Soup	290
	Escalloped Corn Pudding	291
	Terrific Taco Salad	292
	Meat, Poultry, and Fish	293
	Sweet and Sour Roast Pork	293
	"Lite" Beef Stroganoff	294
	Oriental Beef and Vegetable Stir-fry	295
	Oriental Chicken and Vegetable Stir-fry	296
	Chicken and Spanish Rice	296
	Chicken Salad	297
	Tuscany Chicken	297
	Tuscany Turkey	298
	Broiled Sesame Fish	298
	Dizzy Dill Fish	299
	Spicy Baked Salmon	300
	Fruits and Desserts	300
	Apple Crisp	300
	Jiggling Mold	301
	Bran Apple Bars	302
	Zucchini Bread	303
	Oatmeal-Raisin Cookies	304
Appendix 1.	Sodium in Foods	313
Appendix 2.	A Week with the DASH Diet	317
Appendix 3.	A Comparison of Saturated Fat, Total Fat, Cholesterol, Calories, and Sodium	325
Appendix 4.	A Walking Program to Reduce Blood Pressure	333
	Glossary	337
	Additional Resources	343
	Index	345

	Foreword	xi
	Acknowledgments	xiii
	Introduction	xv
Chapter 1	The Importance of Proper Digestion	1
	Good Nutrition Is More Than Healthy Food Choices	1
	The Mouth	2
	The Stomach	5
	The Intestinal Tract	7
	Where the Nutrients Go	9
	Some Closing Notes	9
Chapter 2	Food Combining Principles	13
	Keep It Simple	13
	General Principles	16
	Food Combinations: Good and Bad	24
	Other Inhibitors of Good Digestion	33
	Other Health Problems Caused by Poor Digestion	35
	Digestion and Dental Toxicity	38
	Final Notes	40
Chapter 3	Refined Sugar: the Toxic Treat	43
	Overview	43
	Sugar and Blood Chemistry	44
	Sugar and Birth Defects	46
	The Formation of Fat and the Glycemic Index	49
	A Negative Side to Some Natural Foods	54
	Hunger	56
	Further Sugar Damage	58
	Sugar Substitutes	61
	Caffeine	66
	Parting Thoughts	69
Chapter 4	Milk: a Good Food Made Toxic	71
	Advertising Versus Science	71
	Milk and Heart Disease	72
	Pasteurization	73
	Bovine Growth Hormone	76
	Homogenization and Xanthine Oxidase	81
	Other Dairy Products	82
	Final Comments	83
Chapter 5	Cholesterol: the Great Myth	85
	Cholesterol and Heart Disease	85
	Cholesterol and Toxins	90
	The Importance of Cholesterol in the Diet	94
	Butter Versus Margarine	98
	Oils, Fats, and Nuts	100
	Closing Notes	102
Chapter 6	Seafood: Another Source of Toxins	103
	Methylmercury	103
	PCBs	107
	What to Do	107
Chapter 7	The Need for Water	111
	Overview	111
	Thirst	112
	Basic Functions	113
	When to Drink	114
	Deciding What to Drink	116
	The Best Drinking Water	120
	Conclusion	121
Chapter 8	The Importance of Proper Supplementation	123
	Overview	123
	Basic Concepts	124
	Minerals: A Maze of Confusion	125
	Basic Supplement Forms	133
	Minerals	136
	Vitamins	140
	Other Sources of Nutrients	147
	Understanding Labels	149
	Special Supplements	150
	Monitoring Supplementation	154
	Conclusion	159
Chapter 9	Toxic Blocks to Good Health and Optimal Weight	161
	Overview	161
	Dental Toxicity	162
	Cumulative Immune System Suppression	169
	Electromagnetic Toxicity	170
	Magnetic Therapies	173
Chapter 10	Practical Suggestions	175
	Factors That Support Good Digestion	176
	Caloric Consumption	181
	Additional Suggestions	181
	Minimize Exposure to Toxins	186
	A Final Note from the Author	187
Appendix I	The Glycemic Index	191
Appendix II	Resources	201
	Notes	205
	Bibliography	219
	Index	225

	Acknowledgments
1	When Someone You Love is Depressed	3
2	What is Depression?	19
3	The Impact of Your Loved One's Depression on You	43
4	Your Role as Strengthened Ally	63
5	Comforting Your Depressed Loved One	81
6	Finding Hope in Therapies and Treatments	103
7	Creative Alternatives	133
8	What You Should Expect from the Medical Community	147
9	When Depression Can Be Dangerous	161
10	Finding a New Normal	171
	Appendix 1: Books and Resources You May Find Helpful	177
	Appendix 2: Organizations You May Find Helpful	179
	Glossary	185
	Bibliography	189

	Introduction: The Life Extension Vision	1
Part I	Extending the Prime of Life
Chapter 1	A New Role for Medicine	9
Chapter 2	Overcoming the Aging Effects of Stress	22
Chapter 3	Tuning the Sex Hormones	46
Chapter 4	Tapping the Power of Thyroid and Growth Hormone	98
Chapter 5	Maximum Brainpower for Life	127
Part II	Stopping Disease at the Cellular Level
Chapter 6	Curtailing Oxidation: Rust-Proofing Your Cells	159
Chapter 7	Cooling Inflammation: Disease-Proofing Your Body	181
Chapter 8	Protecting Your Heart and Brain by Enhancing Methylation	200
Chapter 9	Preventing Glycation: Age-Proofing Your Organs	220
Part III	Individualizing Your Anti-Aging Program
Chapter 10	Medical Testing for Aging and Risk Factors	235
Chapter 11	Designing Your Anti-Aging Supplement Program	256
Chapter 12	The Anti-Aging Lifestyle	280
Part IV	The Future of Life Extension Science
Chapter 13	Extending Human Life Span	319
Chapter 14	The Cellular Time Machine	333
Chapter 15	A Bridge to the Future	348
	Afterword: From the Life Extension Foundation	359
Appendix	Finding an Anti-Aging Physician	361
	References	363
	Acknowledgments	385
	Index	387
	About the Authors	401
	About the Life Extension Foundation	403