Women's Health Books

The Sexy Years or The Womens Book of Home Remedies

2009-12-05T17:23:00.000-08:00

The Sexy Years: Discover the Hormone Connection: The Secret to Fabulous Sex, Great Health, and Vitality, for Women and Men

Author: Suzanne Somers

Getting older can be brutal—women gain weight, lose their sex drive, experience hot flashes, suffer memory loss, become short-tempered, find it difficult to sleep, and on and on. It’s not so easy for men, either—they start to lose energy and stamina as they age, too (and they have to live with women going through menopause). After years of being thin and fit and full of energy, Suzanne herself encountered the “Seven Dwarfs of Menopause”—Itchy, Bitchy, Sweaty, Sleepy, Bloated, Forgetful, and All-Dried-Up. Instead of living out the rest of her life cranky, sleep-deprived, and libido-less, Suzanne set out to discover how she could get her mind, body, and life back and banish those pesky dwarfs for good.

The result is The Sexy Years: Discover the Hormone Connection—The Secret to Fabulous Sex, Great Health, and Vitality, for Women and Men. In this passionately argued and enormously practical book, Suzanne supports her own research and experiences with the expertise of leading doctors in the field of women’s and men’s health and sexuality to create an inspiring, accessible call-to-arms to women to radically rethink how they approach life after fifty, and give them the tools to turn their lives around.

Suzanne has discovered that the second half of life has been more rewarding, fun, and purposeful than her younger years. The key to her happiness? Taking natural bioidentical hormones. Natural hormones, which mimic the hormones produced in our own bodies that are almost completely lost with aging, are the answer to the symptoms of menopause that plague women. Recent findings from the medical community show thatsynthetic hormone replacement therapy
(HRT) may be harmful to women—thus, thousands of women are looking for what else they can do to alleviate their symptoms. In The Sexy Years, Suzanne comes to the rescue with a step-by-step plan and detailed information about how women can take control of their health, for themselves and for their men, including:

• What the differences are between synthetic and bioidentical hormones, and why bioidentical hormones help women lose weight, reinvigorate their sex lives, and fight the symptoms of aging
• How doctors do not receive adequate training about hormones and are slaves to the pharmaceutical industry, and what questions every woman must ask her physician about hormone replacement therapy and her health
• How Suzanne turned her life around, with information about how often she visits her doctor, blood work, what hormones she takes, how to get these hormones, and more
• What male menopause, or andropause, is and how men can also take bioidentical hormones and regain the energy they had in their youth
• What a variety of specialists think about natural hormones, health, and sexuality—Suzanne shares the best advice from these doctors and provides a resource list of physicians and pharmacies

With bioidentical hormone replacement therapy, Suzanne has found the fountain of youth, the elixir that has made her feel thirty years old again. In combination with her Somersize diet and fitness plan, which she also writes about here, Suzanne has never felt better. The beauty of growing older, she maintains, is that you can combine the wisdom of age with the vitality of youth. Suzanne makes it perfectly clear how women and men can regain their zest for life at any age. These really are the sexy years!

Publishers Weekly

Somers has chronicled her battle with weight and emotional issues in several books. Now she explains how she's coped with the symptoms of menopause and why she believes most women should take natural hormones during this period. Somers discusses her breast cancer surgery, along with her decision not to undergo certain follow-up treatment but instead adhere to a regimen of natural hormones. To support her case, Somers includes interviews with several physicians who specialize in natural hormones, sexual dysfunction and menopause. Her enthusiastic writing style will especially appeal to readers who have been intimidated by physicians unwilling to offer alternative treatments to menopause's often debilitating symptoms. "Finding the right doctor is difficult," she laments. "Your gynecologist may not be the right person for you at this time.... If [menopause and hormones are] not her specialty, then you have to find a doctor who `gets it.' " Somers stresses the important steps of the process, and discusses reasons why she prefers natural hormones over synthetic substances. She also tackles male menopause, common sexual problems among middle-aged couples and hormones for men. However, since her readers are likely to be women, the subject matter occasionally seems inappropriate. Nonetheless, as an introduction to the subject of alternative treatments for menopause, this book provides a sound synopsis that readers can use to open a dialogue with their physicians. (On sale Feb. 24) Forecast: Given Somers's celebrity and the success of her earlier titles, strong sales are likely. The publisher plans a 20-city TV satellite tour, ads in USA Today and a simultaneous audio edition. Copyright 2003 Reed Business Information.

Go to: How to Start a Conversation and Make Friends or Business Writing

The Women's Book of Home Remedies

Author: Consumer Guid

This handy resource gives women the practical advice and medical information they need to prevent, cope with, and/or treat at home dozens of common health problems and discomforts. Written for women by women in easy-to-understand language.

How to Survive Your Babys First Year or A Little Nip A Little Tuck

2009-12-04T13:22:00.000-08:00

How to Survive Your Baby's First Year: By Hundreds of Happy Moms and Dads Who Did (and Some Things to Avoid from a Few Who Barely Made It)

Author: Hundreds of Happy Parents

How to Survive Your Baby's First Year, by Hundreds of Happy Moms and Dads Who Did, is here to help make that first year with a new baby a lot easier. The book offers advice from hundreds of parents who have made it through the first year with their own babies and lived to share the secrets of their success.

Unlike other parenting books that give only the opinion of one expert, How to Survive Your Baby's First Year includes words of wisdom from hundreds of parents-both moms and dads, nationwide-who have been-there, done-that. Their sometimes funny and always useful, real-world baby experiences will help new parents face the endless challenges of bringing up a baby. While the advice may not always be in agreement, the variation in opinions goes to show that not all baby experiences will be alike, and what works for some parents may not work for others. Or, in other words, there simply isn't one right answer. The book is designed to give parents insight and information so they can make their own decisions.

How to Survive Your Baby's First Year includes chapters on: pregnancy, birth, breast-feeding and formula, sleeping, work and family, learning, and discipline. Throughout, readers get tips on the best, tried-and-true methods of baby care, and insight into the most fretted about parenting topics, including:

Pregnancy-what mom needs now and how dads can help
Giving birth-you can prepare for an amazing experience
Breast-feeding or formula-moms weigh in on the pros and cons
Diapers-quick and dirty tricks to make them disappear fast!
Crying and Sleeping-field-tested methods get baby to sleep so you can too
Balancing work and family-moms and dads find creative ways to have it all

The stories and tips in the book can help reduce the anxiety levels of expecting and new parents by letting them know others have faced similar challenges, and solutions may be just a few pages away. Reading the book is like having a big circle of seasoned parents in one room offering you their hard-earned advice about your toughest baby questions and sharing their favorite parenting moments.

Los Angeles Daily News

As a new parent, it helps to know that you're not alone in facing one of life's biggest challenges. How to Survive Your Baby's First Year offers a compilation of humorous quotes from mothers and fathers who survived parenthood.

Bookviews

How to Survive Your Baby's First Year offers true-and-true methods of baby care and plenty of insight to the most fretted about parenting topics.

Parents & Kids magazine

Both informative and entertaining, this book is an excellent resource and companion book to other books on babies and parenting.

What People Are Saying

Josef Soloway M.D.
Josef Soloway, M.D., F.A.A.P. Clinical Associate Professor of Pediatrics, Weill Medical College of Cornell University
An amazing kaleidoscope of insights into surviving parenthood.

Susan Reingold M.A.
Susan Reingold, M.A., Educator
What to read when you're reading the other baby books. The perfect companion for your first-year baby experience.

Erin Brown Conroy M.A.
Erin Brown Conroy, M.A., Mother of twelve; author, columnist, and creator of totallyfit.com
Full of real-life ideas and tips. If you love superb resource books for being the best parent you can be, you'll love How to Survive Your Baby's First Year.

A Little Nip, A Little Tuck: An Insider's Guide to Cosmetic Enhancement

Author: Stephen T Greenberg

You don't have to be a member of the fashionable elite or have a Park Avenue address to look like a million. With the latest innovations in cosmetic surgery, men and women alike are re-evaluating their looks and opting for a myriad of hot new rejuvenating procedures. In-the-know socialites and hardworking housewives alike will find A Little Nip, A Little Tuck to be the 'beauty bible' when it comes to image enhancement. With his discerning eye for beauty and a perfectionist's attention to detail, Dr. Greenberg separates fact from fiction when it comes to cosmetic surgery, empowering readers to make the safest choices for a most enduring result. If you are looking for a head to toe makeover, this book will guide you every step of the way, as you make the journey from average to amazing! Chapter titles include The Quest for Clevage - Losing Inches with Liposuction - The Allure of Flat Abs - Bringing up the Rear - The Eyes Have It - The Perfect Profile - Smoothing Out Wrinkles

How to Keep From Breaking Your Heart or Life Liberty and the Pursuit of Healthiness

2009-12-03T09:21:00.000-08:00

How to Keep From Breaking Your Heart: What Every Woman Needs to Know About Cardiovascular Disease

Author: Barbara H Roberts

With an approach that is both compassionate and authoritative, Dr. Roberts provides the facts women need to make the best decisions about their cardiovascular health.

Doody Review Services

Reviewer: Sahil Bakshi, D.O. (Ochsner Clinic Foundation)
Description: Cardiovascular disease is the primary cause of death for both men and women in the United States. According to a recent statistic from the American Heart Association, 267,000 American women die of heart disease each year, far greater than from all the cancers combined! There is increasing evidence confirming gender-biased differences within the realm of heart disease. For example, the mortality of a woman following a myocardial infarction is three times that of a man, and women are also more susceptible to experiencing sudden cardiac death due to coronary artery disease (CAD) than men.
Purpose: This new book is intended to educate women (and men) about cardiovascular disease, which will ultimately kill more than 40 percent of all women. The purpose is to provide a comprehensive and practical review of heart disease and the way it affects women in particular.
Audience: Intended to appeal to women from all walks of life, the book is written in a casual, yet authoritative manner. This is apparent in the personal tone that the author uses right from the introduction, and continues even when she is explaining complex topics. Having practiced cardiology for than 25 years, Dr. Roberts often draws upon her own clinical experiences to help the reader associate with the subject matter. Throughout the book, each topic and its discussion are well supported by quoting the literature and the most recent research relevant to it.
Features: The book is organized into three main sections with the first emphasizing prevention. Starting with a brief review of anatomy and physiology of the heart, the book continues on to explain various risk factors and how the reader can modify them. Hormone replacement therapy, for example, is a relatively new and somewhat controversial issue in women's health today. The author does a great job explaining this subject in detail, referencing the data, and finally explaining the various options women have. Another section concentrates on the various treatment options available and explains these in a simple and concise fashion.
Assessment: There is overwhelming evidence that supports the concept that women face a disparity in the evaluation of CAD, even though CAD in women is the leading cause of death in the United States. Although physicians play an important role in changing this trend, educating the general public (especially women) about their disease processes, signs, and symptoms is critical. The book is well timed and, although targeted primarily towards women, is an excellent educational and insightful resource for both women and men.

Rating

3 Stars from Doody

Go to: The Secular Revolution or Pottsville Firefighting Pennsylvania

Life, Liberty, and the Pursuit of Healthiness

Author: Dean Edell

America is in a chronic state of confusion and anxiety about matters of health. Each day, we are bombarded with news of medical breakthroughs, wonder drugs, and hidden dangers. Now author and radio host Dr. Dean Edell clears things up with this at-home medical resource that squarely confronts more than five hundred common health concerns, including:

The skinny on fat, carbs, Atkins, and Xenical
Sex, with a look at Viagra, orgasms, chlamydia, and HPV
"Alternative medicine" and the myths of herbs, essential oils, and supplements
Women's issues, from fertility to breast-feeding to fibroids
Botox, breast implants, and the business of beauty
Infectious diseases, from the common cold to the West Nile virus
Cancer—breast, colon, prostate—and advances in early
Addictions, including coffee, booze, grass, Vicodin, and Paxil

Containing quizzes, symptom checklists, web links, and recommended reading lists, this invaluable guide will help you take charge of your own health, save time and money, and alleviate anxiety over health issues today.

Basic Weight Training for Men and Women or Livin Large

2009-12-02T05:20:00.000-08:00

Basic Weight Training for Men and Women

Author: Thomas D Fahey

This popular text for is a comprehensive, practical guide to developing a personalized weight-training program with both free weights and machines. Weight training concepts and specific exercises are grouped by body region, and many photographs, illustrations, diagrams, and figures demonstrate proper technique and form.

1. Basic Weight Training

2. Weight Training and Your Body

3. Weight Training Guidelines

4. How Weight Training Improves Your Body

5. Getting Started: The Basics

6. Developing the Chest and Shoulders

7. Developing the Arms

8. Developing the Back and Neck

9. Developing the Abdominal Muscles

10. Developing the Lower Body

11. Exercises to Develop Speed and Power

12. Nutrition for Weight Training

13. Ergogenic Aids: Drugs and Supplements

APPENDIX 1: Muscular System

APPENDIX 2: Skeletal System

APPENDIX 3: Weight Training Exercises for Machines and Free Weights

APPENDIX 4: Norms and Test Procedures for Measuring Strength

Glossary

References

Index
Book about: Change or Die or The Best of 2600

Livin' Large: African American Sisters Confront Obesity

Author: Stacy Ann Mitchell

Through sound medical information, humorous dialogue between sisters, thoughtful essays, and real-life conversations, this book takes African American women through an informative journey of self-awareness and empowerment about their own bodies. Sixty-five percent of African American women are overweight and obese-making this group a particular target for early death and disability. Presented here are all the medical facts necessary for women to make informed, educated decisions about weight and health. Included are information about finding one's ideal weight, tips on what to ask the doctor, and strategies for reaching and maintaining weight goals and optimum health. This book puts to rest the fallacy that the problem with obesity is aesthetic and with humor, understanding, and a conversational tone offers practical tips for handling the real medical concerns involved.

About the Author:
Stacy Ann Mitchell, M.D., is a board-certified diplomate of the American Board of Internal Medicine in private practice with a focus on cardiovascular disease prevention. She is a founding medical director of the Hypertension Institute at Centinela Hospital and is a clinical instructor at the University of California Los Angeles School of Medicine. She lives in Inglewood, California. Teri Mitchell is a journalist, lawyer, and producer for NBC's Dateline. She has received numerous television and journalism awards including an Edward R. Murrow award for Excellence in Journalism and two Emmy nominations. She lives in Brooklyn, New York.

Library Journal

Being overweight is a major factor in the development of diabetes and high blood pressure, so Mitchell, who treats overweight patients, and her sister, who has struggled with her weight, team up to share their advice on keeping off fat. (LJ 11/1/04) Copyright 2004 Reed Business Information.

Degrees of Reiki or Joy Full Holistic Remedies

2009-12-01T01:19:00.000-08:00

Degrees of Reiki

Author: Maureen J Kelly

Maureen Kelly is a reiki master and teacher in her native New Zealand. She is also the author of the bestselling title Reiki and the Healing Buddha. In the current book she describes the various levels or degrees of reiki and explains what each degree consists of and even provides teaching indications and notes for each degree, all the way up to the Reiki Master level.

Interesting textbook: The Secret of Scent or Magic Cancer Bullet

Joy-Full Holistic Remedies: How to Experience Your Natural Ability to Heal

Author: Georgie Holbrook

About the Author:

Georgie Holbrook was a business consultant specializing in solving employee, financial, and marketing problems. She details how she used problem-solving business techniques for seven years to heal Rosacea a deforming, disfiguring disease.

She has taught nationally in promoting holistic healing for 20 years. She has witnessed many people heal when others thought it was impossible. She wrote the book she looked for in her time of need; a self-help book on how to heal emotionally, physically and spiritually.

What People Are Saying

Jack McGinnis
Georgie doesn't know the words can't heal. Her story will encourage and give hope to many who may have temporarily lost their will to go on.
— Rev. Jack McGinnis, Freeheart - Addiction Recovery

Anae Campbell
A truly holistic story! We hear about healing these days, but rarely do we really get the whole picture. I recommend this healing story to all my clients.
— Anae Campbell, Ph.D. Naturopathic Practitioner

John D. Huff
In sharing her insights on healing Georgie inspires each of us to uncover our spiritual center -- where the potential for all healing resides.
—John D. Huff, MD., F.A.C.S.

Linda Bedre
A woman who "walks her talk" has written of her search for wellness...a journey along many paths to find common sense answers for all ages.
— Linda Bedre, President, A New Way

Vincent Colelli
Determination helped her heal. This self-help book offers others the gift of life. Physical problems come in many disguises as we push our bodies to their limits.
—Vincent Colelli, Heart Transplant Recipient

Teal Chimblo
Georgie Holbrook's story is the illumination at the end of the tunnel for anyone suffering from a serious illness or simply the disease of stressful modern life. Joy-Full Holistic Remedies will challenge what you think you know about - the prevention, creation and healing of illness, and provide you with a guide map to recovering your own joy in body and soul.
—Teal Chimblo, President, Teal Designs

Effective Therapy or Healthy Fats for Life

2009-11-29T21:18:00.000-08:00

Effective Therapy: Choosing the Right Therapy That Works for You

Author: Michael J Hurd

Effective Therapy is a practical guide for the consumer in search of self help techniques that really work. It represents the only book to systematically critique all the major schools of psychotherapy one can expect to encounter.

Instead of recommending prolonged dependence on a psychotherapist for guidance, Effective Therapy encourages patients to practice introspective methods and rely on therapy only as an occasional or last resort. It demonstrates how underlying philosophical ideas have an impact on everyday life.

Effective Therapy shows people how to avoid the dangers of most contemporary therapies, and to rely on their own judgement when facing psychological problems. It also serves as an indispensable guide to choosing an effective therapist, ensuring that therapy will produce results.

Go to: Tylers Herbs of Choice or Every Womans Guide to Eating During Pregnancy

Healthy Fats for Life: Preventing and Treating Common Health Problems with Essential Fatty Acids

Author: Karlene Karst

You CAN eat fat and be healthy!

For years we have been told that "fat" is bad for us. But the low-fat and no-fat-diets designed to improve our health have instead created an overweight society with skyrocketing rates of heart disease and diabetes. Recent scientific research has shown that certain types of essential fatty acids (EFAs) — healthy fats — improve immune and hormone functions, and play a vital role in treating all forms of degenerative disease, including cancer.

Healthy Fats for Life will help you to understand the difference between "good" fats and "bad" fats, while providing a simple plan for obtaining essential fats to reach optimum health. Learn how to:

• reduce your weight

• lower your cholesterol

• control your diabetes

• prevent heart disease

• reduce the risk of cancer

• improve brain function

• develop stronger bones

• increase your longevity

• eliminate arthritis symptoms

• protect the prostate

• improve fertility

• give birth to a healthier baby

You'll discover the important role of essential fatty acids for health and learn how to easily incorporate them into your diet to reduce the risks of disease.

	Acknowledgments	v
	Introduction	vii
1	The ABCs of EFAs	1
2	Win the War Against Weight	24
3	Type 2 Diabetes: You May Be at Risk	34
4	Heart Health: Have a Love Affair with Fat	44
5	Boost Your Brain, Improve Mental Health	59
6	Essential Fats for Mother, Infant and Child	70
7	Healthy Fats, Healthy Hormones	83
8	The Diet and Breast Cancer Link	100
9	Beautiful Skin Starts from Within	118
10	Optimal Oils for Bones and Joints	131
11	Prostate Protection	150
12	Healthy Fats for Healthy Digestion	158
13	Facts, Fallacies and Misconceptions	171
14	What to Look for in a Quality Product	193
Appendix	Recipes for Health	208
	Glossary	213
	References	216
	Resource Guide	229
	Index	243

Yoga Beneath the Surface or Parkinsons Disease

2009-11-28T17:17:00.000-08:00

Yoga Beneath the Surface: An American Student and His Indian teacher Discuss Yoga Philosophy and Practice

Author: Srivatsa Ramaswami

In The Complete Book of Vinyasa Yoga Srivatsa Ramaswami presented the full breadth of yogasana teachings as taught by Sri. T. Krishnamacharya (1888–1989) — the father of modern yoga. Now, for the first time, Ramaswami imparts his vast yoga experience and knowledge of Krishnamachara's distinct vinyasa krama system in an accessible question-and-answer format with experienced California yogi David Hurwitz. In a beautifully clear and conversational style, Ramaswami and Hurwitz delve deeply into various general and specific topics relating to yoga philosophy and practice, shedding light on even the most confusing concepts. The nearly 240 questions are drawn directly from Hurwitz's private study with Ramaswami, and include: Does yoga lead to happiness? How do we achieve the famous ahimsa (non-violence)? How does the yogi "see" his soul? What is the role of breath in Asana? Where does willpower come in? and Was Krishnamacharya happy? Yoga Beneath the Surface is the next best thing to studying directly with one of yoga's true gurus — and a must-read for every serious yoga student.

Library Journal

Ramaswami (The Complete Book of Vinyasa Yoga) studied with Sri. T. Krishnamacharya (1888-1989), the father of modern yoga, for more than 30 years and has taught vinyasa yoga in India and the United States for approximately 20 years. Hurwitz, his student and an experienced yogi in his own right, sat down with Ramaswami for an in-depth discussion of the philosophical foundations of yoga. Their dialog, in question-and-answer format, sheds light on concepts that may be confusing. Topics include breathing and postures-with illustrations-as well as more abstract subjects (e.g., "Does yoga lead to happiness?"; "How does the yogi see his soul?"). Ramaswami and Hurwitz discuss the role of walking in yoga, the practice of yoga while traveling, God, and the integration of yoga with other religious traditions. Their book is best suited to readers with some background and experience in yoga practice. That said, it makes an excellent addition to all library collections because it covers materials not found in basic texts and how-to manuals.-Barbara M. Bibel, Oakland P.L., CA Copyright 2006 Reed Business Information.

Parkinson's Disease: A Complete Guide for Patients and Families

Author: William J Weiner

Recent innovations, including deep brain stimulation and new medications, have significantly improved the lives of people with Parkinson's disease. Nevertheless, medical, emotional, and physical challenges remain. The second edition of this accessible and comprehensive guide provides crucial information for managing this complex condition, including details on the use of medications, diet, exercise, complementary therapies, and surgery.

The second edition includes new information about:

• The genetic and hereditary pattern of the disease

• Medications and uses of established medications

• Other approaches to treating the symptoms of Parkinson's

• Juvenile-onset Parkinson's disease

• Normal pressure hydrocephalus

• The effects of fluctuating hormones on disease symptoms

• Fetal cell transplants and porcine cell transplants

• The nutritional supplement Co-Enzyme Q10

William C. Koller

There is a definite need for this timely book. It is one of the best I have seen for people with Parkinson's disease and for their families.

Publishers Weekly

As a result of actor Michael J. Fox's disclosure that he has Parkinson's disease, public discussion about both the symptoms and treatment of this illness has heightened. This attention is important, according to these authors, all specialists in the treatment of Parkinson's and other neurological disorders, because it is a progressive, chronic disease whose symptoms including trembling, uneasy gait and loss of dexterity mimic those of other diseases, which can often lead to misdiagnosis. One of the most frustrating aspects of Parkinson's is that it manifests itself differently in each of its victims, which makes coping with this disease particularly challenging. Nonetheless, what is most important, aver the authors, is that both Parkinson's patients and their families have access to the most up-to-date treatment including new drugs, surgery and other therapies (diet, speech therapy, acupuncture), and with compassionate, clear writing, they provide an excellent overview. Leaving no stone unturned, Weiner, Shulman and Lang also advise patients about less clinical but equally important matters such as dealing with health insurance companies and informing employers. Particularly useful for readers are the Q&A section and a comprehensive resource directory. Obtaining an accurate diagnosis is the first step, after which patients and their loved ones will find this practical guide the perfect complement to a physician's care. Illus. (May 19) Copyright 2001 Cahners Business Information.

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Reviewer: Daniel B. Hier, MD (University of Illinois at Chicago College of Medicine)
Description: This is a compact well-written introduction to Parkinson's disease written for patients and their families.
Purpose: The authors have set out to provide patients with a useful guide to Parkinson's disease.
Audience: It is aimed at patient with Parkinson's disease and their families.
Features: Using a question and answer format, the authors have created a general market book that addresses many important issues related to Parkinson's disease including diagnosis, treatment, and disease complications.
Assessment: This is a useful book for patients with Parkinson's disease and their families. It is written in a clear fashion by experts in the field. Although technical terms are used, they are carefully defined and explained. The book is quite readable. Physicians taking care of Parkinson's disease patients can recommend this book to their patients with confidence.

Library Journal

Parkinson's disease affects over one million Americans and has recently has received notoriety thanks to actor Michael J. Fox's diagnosis. Weiner, director of Maryland Parkinson's Disease Center, presents known facts and clarification about this degenerative neurological disease. Physical, behavioral, and psychiatric signs and symptoms exhibited during mild, moderate, and advanced stages of the disease are examined, as are diseases that can mimic Parkinson's. The author emphasizes the questions patients should ask and the tests they should undergo before a diagnosis is made, and he outlines drug and surgical treatments, including alternative and complementary therapies. Somewhat clinical in tone, this title is more comprehensive than the American College of Physicians' Parkinson's Disease (DK, 2000), but it is not as effective as Caring for the Parkinson Patient, 2d ed., edited by J. Thomas Hutton and Raye Lynne Dippel (Prometheus, 1999), in providing information on daily coping skills and psychological adjustment to the disease. Still, the guide is excellent for its current medical and research information for the newly diagnosed. Janet M. Schneider, James A. Haley Veterans' Hosp., Tampa, FL Copyright 2001 Cahners Business Information.

Rating

3 Stars from Doody

Healing Tonics or Zen and the Art of Diabetes Maintenance

2009-11-27T13:15:00.000-08:00

Healing Tonics: 101 Herbal Drinks to Restore and Revitalize the Body and Soul

Author: Jeanine Pollak

Bring the Juice Bar Home with These Simple, Nourishing Formulas!

Now you can mix up health-promoting herbal concoctions right in your own kitchen! From teas and tinctures to smoothies, elixirs, and healing soups, these tasty recipes are easy to make with common ingredients and basic cooking equipment. Tonics are safe and enjoyable to take on a regular basis to promote the strength, immunity, and energy you need to feel better and stay healthier day after day.

Whether you are feeling stressed or low in energy, wish to boost your mental clarity or increase your stamina, want to ease digestive discomfort or support heart health, Jeanine Pollak has formulated an all-natural herbal tonic to meet your individual needs. Nurture your own well-being with recipes such as:

Garden of Eden Elixir - Instant Kiss Euphoria Honey - Tarzan's Total Tonic - Cyclone Cider Deluxe - Spaz-Away Tincture - Post-Potluck 911 - Summer Superman Energy Shake - Steamin' Mama's Lemonade - Herbal-a-Go-Go Energy Elixir

Zen and the Art of Diabetes Maintenance: A Complete Field Guide for Spiritual and Emotional Well Being

Author: Charles Creekmor

How I Learned to Stop Worrying and Love Diabetes shows you how to explore the spiritual depths of your diabetic crisis. Part how-to book, part memoir, part inspirational tract, this book is a spiritual, humane, and humorous approach to diabetes. It includes expert advice from medical and psychiatric professionals on the healing power of spiritual practice, and stories of other people who have diabetes.

Charles Creekmore is a successful journalist and an accomplished poet.

Away with Wrinkles or Homeopathic Color Remedies

2009-11-26T09:14:00.000-08:00

Away with Wrinkles: The Essential Guide to a Younger-Looking Face

Author: Nicholas Low

An ever-increasing number of nonsurgical therapies and wonder creams promise facial rejuvenation and skin-repair miracles—but what are these revolutionary treatments, and do they really work? In Away with Wrinkles, internationally renowned dermatologist Dr. Nicholas Lowe answers these questions and much more as he guides readers through the maze of skin treatments and products on the market and teaches them how to choose wisely and appropriately. Lowe discusses all aspects of the aging process and shows readers how to prevent and repair the signs of aging skin, from lines, wrinkles, and sun damage to treatments like Botox and chemical peels, and even includes information on creams containing AHAs, fruit acids, antioxidants, vitamins, and botanicals such as jojoba and aloe vera. Filled with practical advice on lifestyle, diet, cosmetics, skin care and cleansing, stress and relaxation, and 50 color photographs, Away with Wrinkles is the ultimate resource for all those searching for ways to have youthful, beautiful skin for years to come.

Go to: Cover Up or The Origins of Empire

Homeopathic Color Remedies

Author: Ambika Wauters

Color has been known to have a strong influence on people and treatment with colored light has been used in naturopathic circles for several decades. What is new in Homeopathic Color Remedies is turning colors into remedies. Wauters argues that all matter is energy, of waveforms from the longest to the shortest. If remedies can be made from minerals, plants, and animal sources, from solids, liquids, and gases, then why not from colors?

Depression or Miladys Black Cosmetology

2009-11-25T05:13:00.000-08:00

Depression: Your Questions Answered

Author: DK Publishing

An accessible, practical question-and-answer guide to living with and overcoming depression, this important reference includes information on the causes and types of the disease, different kinds of treatments, and how to best improve quality of life.

Interesting book: Twenty Five Cent Dinners for Familes of Six or Handbook of Food and Bioprocess Modeling Techniques

Milady's Black Cosmetology

Author: Milady

This unique resource provides specialized techniques for use on black hair and skin. Key features include:

Chemical Sensitivity or Breathing

2009-02-21T07:25:00.000-08:00

Chemical Sensitivity: A Guide to Coping with Hypersensitivity Syndrome, Sick Building Syndrome and Other Environmental Illnesses

Author: Bonnye L Matthews

This book, written from a patient's perspective, first defines chemical sensitivity, then describes its effects, and discusses strategies for dealing with it. A complete resource listing, information on documenting a case, expert opinions on CS and an examination of the issues are included. An appendix provides detoxification data.

Michael Rogers - Library Journal

Matthews's 1992 study covers chemical sensitivity from the patient's perspective, first defining it, then cataloging the effects and the means to deal with it.

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Matthews developed chemical sensitivity from work-related, chronic, low-level toxic exposure, and shares with other sufferers her experiences and the strategies and resources she found to cope with it. Includes a bibliography of over 800 entries, and a glossary without pronunciation. Annotation c. Book News, Inc., Portland, OR (booknews.com)

	Foreword
	Preface
1	What Is Chemical Sensitivity?	1
	A Basic Introduction to CS	4
	A Medical Overview of CS	12
	Is CS Psychosomatic?	35
2	What It's Like to Have Chemical Sensitivity	39
	Experience During Disease Development	39
	Experience After Disease Development	42
	The Problem Patient with a Persistent Problem, Treated by Problem Physicians and Surrounded by Problem People	47
3	Coping with Chemical Sensitivity	71
	Physician and Patient Decisions Regarding Exposure	72
	Patient Education	74
	General Coping Strategies	77
	Warning	98
4	Resources for the Chemical Sensitive	101
	Legal Counsel	101
	Financial Resources	102
	Medical Resources	107
	Advocacy and Support Groups	108
	Information on Chemicals	110
	Government Agencies	112
	Legislators	113
5	Documenting the Chemical Sensitive's Case	115
	Initial Phase	116
	Filing the Initial Claim	122
	Workers' Compensation	130
	Additional Documentation	137
6	Society and the Chemical Sensitive	141
	Issues in Chemical Sensitivity	141
	Where Do We Go from Here?	147
	Appendix A: Charts from Chapter 1	151
	Appendix B: Detoxification	155
	Appendix C: Opinions of Experts	159
	Appendix D: Toxic Carpet Solution	181
	Glossary	185
	Bibliography	191
	Index	271

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Breathing: Expanding Your Power and Energy

Author: Michael Sky

Long used by meditators as a way to inner peace, health, and vitality, intentional breathing can also be used as a calming technique when encountering stress, pain, and fear. In Breathing, Michael Sky offers simple breathing exercises that are intended to be experienced as they are read. He discusses breath, the central organizing life force, as it relates to emotional responses, lifetime habits, sleep, childbirth, sexual communion, and higher consciousness.

Eating for Endurance or Shop Save and Share

2009-02-20T03:24:00.000-08:00

Eating for Endurance

Author: Ellen Coleman

Ellen Coleman provides solid, concise information and offers advice based on her many years as a dietitian, endurance athlete, and sports nutrition columnist. By referring to actual competitive events and writing in a casual, friendly style, she brings accurate and scientific information to life. This completely revised edition includes new recommendations on carbohydrate intake, fluid replacement, vitamin and mineral supplements, and sports nutrition fads.

Shop, Save, and Share

Author: Ellie Kay

Ellie Kay's signature humor coupled with her practical money-saving plans equal an outstanding book for families wanting to cut costs and also share with those in need. Known to many as the "savings queen," she packs easy-to-follow advice into every page, covering the most economical ways to grocery shop, how to organize those coupons, and tips for saving money on transportation, furniture, clothing, and much more. This edition is rewritten to include updated and new material to reflect current economic realities.

What People Are Saying

Ellie Kay

From the Author:

When you're shopping to save--shop with an eye to share.

After having five babies in seven years and eight military moves in ten years--I learned to look at life in a funny way or end up on a funny farm. This is the approach I use to present my method of saving on everything from canned corn to classic cars.

Section one presents a streamlined method of grocery shopping that will save you 30% to 85% a month on your grocery bill--and have an abundance left over to share with the local food pantry. Section two is a reference manuel to save on just about everything you might want to buy. The final section gives tips on setting up a family budget, simplifying your life and even sharing with organizations who love your donations.

One last comment I'd like to add. This book is not a dull,dry commentary. Each chapter opens with an anectdote of life with a house full of children. You may even find yourself chuckling your way to savings.

	Preface	11
	Introduction	13
Section 1	Shop
Chapter 1	Rent-a-Yenta
	Tips to Resisting Impulse Buying	17
Chapter 2	Lights, Camera, Action! The Price Is Right!
	Tips to Determining Value	24
Chapter 3	Where Do You Find Those Critters?
	Tips to Locating Coupons	34
Chapter 4	"Real" Men Fly Jets, But can They Organize Coupons?
	Tips to Defining Coupons	42
Chapter 5	How to Stuff Five Children Into Two Bedrooms--And More Family Fun
	Tips to Having Family Fun	56
Chapter 6	Never Give a Toddler Gum, and Other Sticky Lessons
	Tips to Avoiding Coupon Disorganization and Finding Timely Coupons	65
Chapter 7	BEWARE: The Grocery Nomad
	Tips to Organizing a List	75
Chapter 8	A Bad-Hair Day and Other Offenses
	Tips to Organizing Your Coupon Envelope	82
Chapter 9	Mega Adventures Unlimited, Inc.
	Tips to Simple and Profitable Refunding	90
Section 2	Save
Chapter 10	A Penny Saved Is a Dollar Earned
	Tips to Saving Pennies and Saving on Housing	97
Chapter 11	My Daddy Took My T-Bird Away
	Tips to Saving on Transportation	108
Chapter 12	Money Waters
	Tips to Cutting the Insurance Fat	115
Chapter 13	You Shop Neiman's? I Shop Garage Sales!
	Tips to Garage-Saling Success	125
Chapter 14	Dressing in Style--For a Song
	Tips to Dressing for Less	137
Chapter 15	Modern-Day Servants
	Tips to Saving on Furniture and Appliances	145
Chapter 16	Girls Just Want to Have Fun
	Tips to Saving on Entertainment and Travel	152
Chapter 17	Moneybags
	Tips on Savings, Debt, Credit, and Banking	158
Chapter 18	"9-1-1? I need an EMT--ASAP!"
	Tips to Saving on Energy, Medical, and Telephone Expenses	168
Section 3	Share
Chapter 19	In Texas, We Don't Throw Grits in a Wok
	Tips to Sharing on a Budget	175
Chapter 20	Every Mom Is a Working Mom
	Tips for Working Moms	186
Chapter 21	Simply Speaking, Let's Get a Grip!
	Tips to Simplifying Your Life	195
Chapter 22	Don't Say the "B" Word or I'll Scream
	Tips to Creating a Workable Household Budget	202
Chapter 23	Wonder Woman Wannabe
	Tips to Cutting Yourself Some Slack	211
Chapter 24	Creative Giving
	Tips to Finding Organizations That Love Your Donations	219
Chapter 25	Potty Water Principles
	Twenty Phantoms	226
	Appendix A	233
	Appendix B	235

Sex Lies and the Truth about Uterine Fibroids or Straight Talk About Breast Cancer

2009-02-18T23:22:00.000-08:00

Sex, Lies and the Truth about Uterine Fibroids: A Journey from Diagnosis to Treatment to Renewed Good Health

Author: Carla Dionn

The most authoritative book available on uterine fibroids.

Approximately one in four women in the United States will be diagnosed with uterine fibroids in her lifetime. And for many women, the only course of treatment they may be offered is hysterectomy. As a result, hysterectomy is the number-one surgical procedure undergone by women in the United States, with some forty-five percent of these operations performed because of uterine fibroids.

Women do, however, have choices; and Carla Dionne, the founder of the National Uterine Fibroids Foundation (NUFF), is a compassionate advocate to millions of women looking for alternatives. Initially diagnosed with uterine fibroids at age twenty-eight, she was told that hysterectomy was her only viable option. Her journey and struggle to uncover the facts about her condition and to explore all of the alternatives to radical hysterectomy motivated her to establish a website, the foundation, and to write this book.

Illuminated throughout with personal anecdotes from the author and hundreds of other women, Sex, Lies, and the Truth About Uterine Fibroids is a compelling and supportive guide to understanding the full range of treatments available-including uterine fibroid embolization, which has been widely successful. The book covers traditional, surgical, and alternative therapies and provides key information necessary to determine the best choices.

Los Angeles Times

...an in-depth primer on what uterine fibroids are and how women can go about seeking the best possible therapies.

Los Angeles Times

Dionne is a consumer activist to love.

Publishers Weekly

Approximately one U.S. woman in four will suffer symptoms of uterine fibroids in her lifetime. Little is known about what causes them, but their symptoms include anemia, fatigue and back pain. In Sex, Lies, and the Truth about Uterine Fibroids: A Journey from Diagnosis to Treatment to Renewed Good Health, Carla Dionne, executive director of the National Uterine Fibroids Foundation, assesses treatment options for this common condition. The most frequently recommended treatment is a hysterectomy; indeed, over 200,000 women per year undergo hysterectomies for this relatively benign disease, despite the fact that there are alternatives. Dionne herself successfully overcame fibroids by other means and is committed to letting other women know that hysterectomy is not the only course of treatment available. Thoroughly researched, her book arms women who suffer from uterine fibroids with important information and, even more importantly, options for good health. ( May) Copyright 2001 Cahners Business Information.

Interesting book: El Edificio de Inteligencia Cultural (CQ):Nueve Megahabilidades

Straight Talk About Breast Cancer: From Diagnosis to Recovery

Author: Suzanne W Braddock

This medical handbook serves as an accessible resource for answering the questions of women with breast cancer as well as easing the concerns of their spouses and family members. Drawing on the personal experiences of a breast-cancer survivor and the professional expertise of breast-cancer specialists, this guide outlines the various treatment options for cancer patients—including lumpectomy and mastectomy surgeries, radiation treatment, and chemotherapy—both in terms of how they work and the toll they take on a patient’s life. Updated information and photographs on breast reconstruction are included along with a complete list of resources and an open discussion of hereditary and reoccurrence risks.

Preface     vii
Acknowledgments     ix
Introduction     xi
Understanding Breast Cancer     1
Getting a Diagnosis     9
Coping Emotionally     33
Surgery for Breast Cancer     49
Breast Reconstruction     67
Radiation Therapy     82
Systemic Therapy     90
If Cancer Recurs     105
Resources     117
Glossary     125
Index     142
About the Authors     153

Field Guide to Buying Organic or Overcoming High Blood Pressure

2009-02-17T19:18:00.000-08:00

Field Guide to Buying Organic

Author: Luddene Perry

The definitive guide to healthful, affordable food shopping in the Organic Age—from a pioneer in the organic movement

What does it really mean when a food is labeled organic? While many of us believe there are good reasons to buy organic, what exactly are they? The authors of this indispensable handbook sift fact from fiction to help you make informed decisions that are right for you. Here is everything you need to know, including when paying more for organic is worth it—and when it’s not. A Field Guide to Buying Organic provides you with:

·Self-tests to determine your current organic-shopping habits—and the type of organic shopper you want to become

·A primer on organic food standards, labels, and seals

·Health and quality comparisons of organically grown versus conventionally grown produce

·An aisle-by-aisle supermarket guide to information about the most popular organic produce, dairy, meat and poultry, baked goods, nuts, seeds, grains, convenience foods, and drinks

·The truth about pesticides, hormones, genetically modified foods (GMOs), toxins, and bacteria

…Plus illustrations featuring product logos and contact information, and a fascinating overview of the evolution of organics

Publishers Weekly

Perry, a teacher and consultant to the organic food industry, and freelance writer Schultz skillfully guide readers through the complexities of organic food production, distribution and consumption to help informed purchasing decisions. They begin by detailing the history of organic farming; federal regulations and the U.S.D.A. certification process; nonorganic practices of concern for consumers (pesticides, hormones, genetically engineered organisms and crops, etc.); and the effects of current production methods on the environment and society. Then, they give an aisle-by-aisle guide to supermarket and health food store shelves. Useful tools-such as label and ingredient comparisons, a brand guide, explanations of processing methods-will allow readers to confidently choose between conventional and organic products. In each section, the authors offer quizzes for readers to pinpoint the concerns that drive their choices: health, economic, environmental, social or culinary. Readers whose main motivation is to safeguard health may be surprised to learn that some organic products don't have clear advantages over conventional ones, while those who seek the freshest, best-performing products may be inspired to select organic items more frequently. Similarly, price-conscious shoppers will discover that some organic products do offer definite advantages for only a few cents more. The authors' balanced approach should appeal to those committed to organics and skeptics alike. (Aug. 30) Copyright 2005 Reed Business Information.

Library Journal

With organic food turning into big business, savvy consumers will appreciate this guide to groceries. Beginning with explanations of organic labeling, certification, and pricing, Perry, a consultant to the organic food industry, and Schultz, a freelance writer, go on to explain the evolution of the organic movement in terms of environmental, societal, and health concerns. In chapters devoted to each major store aisle, the authors use easy-to-interpret tables to explain how food is produced and brought to market, highlighting important points about conventional vs. organic production, best bets, and guides to brands. They debunk common misconceptions along the way, just as Steve Meyerowitz did in The Organic Food Guide: How To Shop Smarter and Eat Healthier. Although well documented, Buying Organic may overwhelm more casual shoppers owing to the array of covered topics. Recommended for larger public libraries.-Bonnie Poquette, Boerner Botanical Gardens Lib., Milwaukee Copyright 2005 Reed Business Information.

	Acknowledgments	vii
	Introduction	1
	A Note to the Reader	5
Part I	Organic Foods and You	7
Chapter 1	Organics 101	13
Chapter 2	The Evolution of Organic Agriculture	31
Chapter 3	Organic Foods and Your Health	43
Chapter 4	Organic Foods and the Environment	59
Chapter 5	Organic Foods and Society	73
Part II	Navigating the Aisles	87
Aisle 1	The Produce Department	97
Aisle 2	Breads, Cereals, Pasta, and Grains	131
Aisle 3	Seeds, Beans, Nuts, and Oils	155
Aisle 4	The Dairy Case	181
Aisle 5	Meat and Fish	215
Aisle 6	Beverages	245
Aisle 7	Processed Foods	277
	Conclusion: Beyond the Checkout Counter	307
	Notes	315
	Index	335

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Overcoming High Blood Pressure: The Complete Complementary Health Program

Author: Sarah Brewer

High blood pressure is one of today’s most serious health problems, and a leading cause of heart attacks and strokes. Fortunately, there are many effective homeopathic approaches to controlling the disease, and this enlightening volume in the new Overcoming series lays them all out. Dr. Sarah Brewer, a foremost practitioner of holistic medicine, explains exactly what hypertension is, what complications can arise, and how it’s diagnosed, screened, and treated. Most important, she goes through a wide range of complementary remedies, explaining them in reassuring, easy-to-follow detail. They include everything from acupuncture, yoga, and meditation to nutritional and lifestyle changes. A questionnaire helps sufferers pinpoint what’s right for them, and choose one of Dr. Brewer’s three programs—which feature exercise suggestions and recipes for every meal.

Working with Chi or Understanding Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder

2009-02-16T15:16:00.000-08:00

Working with Chi

Author: Madonna Gauding

Chi is the essential life-force that runs through every living thing. When balanced correctly it can reduce stress, focus concentration and spiritual awareness, and improve physical wellbeing. Working with Chi provides practical ways to harness this fundamental force.

Expert author Madonna Gauding thoroughly explores every aspect of Chi, including chi's relationship with the five elements (fire, earth, wood, metal and water), Taoist philosophy and the twelve meridians of the human body.

Working with Chi also features useful tips on how a balance of chi can be created and maintained through a combination of diet, exercise and spiritual practices. With easily-digestible chapters, full-color photographs and simple yet effective strategies and exercises, Working with Chi is essential reading for anyone wanting to increase their energy and enhance every aspect of health and well-being.

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Understanding Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder

Author: L Susan Buttross

Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD) affects approximately five percent of American school-age children. Symptoms include extreme levels of hyperactivity, inattention, and disruptive behavior. Understanding Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder is a concise, clearly written overview of the condition's symptoms and the range of possible treatments. Chapters explain: How certain behavioral patterns can be misdiagnosed as ADHD, How early diagnosis and treatment of the condition are critical, How the various forms of the condition affect a child's psychology and socialization, How parents can help to address the condition effectively and supportively. Understanding Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder provides useful, up-to-date information on a condition that can be treated with early diagnosis and intervention. The book will prove useful to professionals and parents seeking a better understanding of childhood development.

About the Author:
L. Susan Buttross is professor of pediatrics and director of the Child Development Clinic at the University of Mississippi Medical Center

Acknowledgments     vii
Introduction     ix
"What Is Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder?     3
What Causes Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder?     18
Making the Diagnosis     32
Treatment     53
Creating the Right Environment     79
Searching for a Cure     98
Additional Resources     114
Index     123

Pathways to Spirituality and Healing or Making the Case for Yourself

2009-02-14T23:01:00.000-08:00

Pathways to Spirituality and Healing: Embracing Life and Each Other in the Face of a Serious Illness

Author: Mark S Umbreit

A mind-body-spirit guide to coping with serious illness—written for patients and those who love them.

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Making the Case for Yourself

Author: Susan Estrich

Estrich teaches readers how job skills can keep them on track with diet and exercise, how a diversified plan of four diets over 21 days plays to their strengths plus much more.

Pregnancy Countdown or Self Help Approaches for Obesity and Eating Disorders

2009-02-13T18:59:00.000-08:00

Pregnancy Countdown: A Day-By-Day Guide to Waiting for Baby

Author: Paula Ford Martin

A special new offering for expectant mothers, Pregnancy Countdown features full-page spreads of information and tender photographs for each day of a woman's pregnancy. With space to record thoughts and feelings and to track doctor's visits, this gorgeous volume serves as a heartwarming record of one of the most special times in a woman's life-and will remain on her shelf as a treasure forever.

Paula Ford-Martin has been published extensively in both traditional and alternative medicine journals for patient, practitioner, and corporate audiences. She has a master's degree in writing from DePaul University (Chicago), and is a member of the American Medical Writers Association. She is the author of The Everything(r) Pregnancy Book, 2nd Edition.

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Self-Help Approaches for Obesity and Eating Disorders: Research and Practice

Author: Janet D Latner

With contributions from leading authorities, this timely professional resource critically examines available self-help treatments for weight problems and obesity, binge eating disorder, bulimia nervosa, and body image disturbances. Practical pointers are offered for guiding clients or patients toward safe, effective approaches that provide the right level of care, from fully independent strategies to treatments with higher levels of professional involvement. Chapters review the strengths and limitations of commercial diets, exercise programs, workbooks, support groups, Internet resources, adaptations of behavioral models, and more, including strategies for long-term maintenance of weight loss. Special topics include night eating syndrome, childhood obesity, and coping with weight-related discrimination.

I. Independent (Unguided) Self-Help
1. Self-Guided Approaches to Weight Loss, Meghan Butryn, Suzanne Phelan, and Rena R. Wing
2. Popular and Fad Diet Programs: Nutritional Adequacy, Safety, and Efficacy, Allison Stevens, Emily Dionne, and Johanna Dwyer
II. Partially Assisted (Guided) Self-Help
3. Self-Help Strategies for Promoting and Maintaining Physical Activity, Bess H. Marcus, David M. Williams, and Jessica A. Whiteley
4. Guided Self-Help for Binge-Eating Disorder, Carlos M. Grilo
5. Guided Self-Help for Bulimia Nervosa, Robyn Sysko and B. Timothy Walsh
6. Self-Help Treatment for Body-Image Disturbances, Joshua I. Hrabosky and Thomas F. Cash
III. Computer-Assisted Self-Help
7. Internet-Based Prevention and Treatment of Obesity and Body Dissatisfaction, C. Barr Taylor and Megan Jones
8. Computer-Based Intervention for Bulimia Nervosa and Binge Eating, Ulrike Schmidt and Miriam Grover
IV. Group Self-Help
9. Commercial and Organized Self-Help Programs for Weight Management, Adam Gilden Tsai and Thomas A. Wadden
10. Guided Group Support and the Long-Term Management of Obesity, Vanessa A. Milsom, Michael G. Perri, and W. Jack Rejeski
11. Continuing Care and Self-Help in the Treatment of Obesity, Janet D. Latner and G. Terence Wilson
V. Practical Strategies and Considerations
12. Behavioral Obesity Treatment Translated, Delia Smith West, Stacy A. Gore, and Natalie K. Lueders
13. Prevention of Overweight with Young Children and Families,Meredith S. Dolan and Myles S. Faith
14. Treatment of Overweight Children: Practical Strategies for Parents, Kathryn E. Henderson and Marlene B. Schwartz
15. Self-Help for Night-Eating Syndrome, Kelly C. Allison and Albert J. Stunkard
16. Appetite-Focused Cognitive-Behavioral Therapy for Binge Eating, Virginia V. W. McIntosh, Jennifer Jordan, Janet D. Carter, Janet D. Latner, and Alison Wallace
17. Strategies for Coping with the Stigma of Obesity, Rebecca M. Puhl and Kelly D. Brownell

Carbohydrates in Food or Guillain Barre Syndrome

2009-02-12T14:50:00.000-08:00

Carbohydrates in Food

Author: Ann Charlotte Eliasson

Continuing in the tradition of its well-received predecessor, Carbohydrates in Food, Second Edition provides thorough and authoritative coverage of the chemical analysis, structure, functional properties, and nutritional relevance of monosaccharides, disaccharides, and polysaccharides used in food.

The book combines the latest data on the analytical, physico-chemical, and nutritional properties of carbohydrates, offering a comprehensive and accessible single source of information. It evaluates the advantages and disadvantages of using various analytical methods, presents discussion of relevant physico-chemical topics that relate to the use of carbohydrates in food that allow familiarity with important functional aspects of carbohydrates; and includes information on relevant nutritional topics in relation to the use of carbohydrates in food.

Carbohydrates in Food, Second Edition is an important resource for anyone working with carbohydrates in food because it provides essential information on the chemical analysis and physico-chemical properties of carbohydrates and also illustrates how they can be used in product development to increase the health benefits for the public.

This New Edition Includes:

fl Updated information on nutritional aspects of mono- and disaccharides

fl Analytical and functional aspects of gums/hydrocolloids

fl Nutritional aspects of plant cell wall polysaccharides, gums, and hydrocolloids

fl Analytical, physicochemical, and functional aspects of starch

fl Revised and expanded reference lists

Ch. 1	Mono- and disaccharides : analytical aspects	1
Ch. 2	Mono- and disaccharides : selected physicochemical and functional aspects	41
Ch. 3	Health aspects of mono- and disaccharides	89
Ch. 4	Cell-wall polysaccharides : structural, chemical, and analytical aspects	129
Ch. 5	Functional aspects of cereal cell-wall polysaccharides	167
Ch. 6	Gums and hydrocolloids : analytical aspects	209
Ch. 7	Gums and hydrocolloids : functional aspects	233
Ch. 8	Nondigestible carbohydrates : nutritional aspects	273
Ch. 9	Starch : analytical aspects	305
Ch. 10	Starch : physicochemical and functional aspects	391
Ch. 11	Starch : nutritional aspects	471

Guillain-Barre Syndrome: Medical Dictionary, Bibliography, and Annotated Research Guide to Internet References (3-in-1 Medical Reference Series)

Author: James N Parker

This is a 3-in-1 reference book. It gives a complete medical dictionary covering hundreds of terms and expressions relating to Guillain-Barrй syndrome. It also gives extensive lists of bibliographic citations. Finally, it provides information to users on how to update their knowledge using various Internet resources. The book is designed for physicians, medical students preparing for Board examinations, medical researchers, and patients who want to become familiar with research dedicated to Guillain-Barrй syndrome.If your time is valuable, this book is for you. First, you will not waste time searching the Internet while missing a lot of relevant information. Second, the book also saves you time indexing and defining entries. Finally, you will not waste time and money printing hundreds of web pages.

Carbohydrates in Food or Guillain Barre Syndrome

2009-02-11T15:26:00.000-08:00

Carbohydrates in Food

Author: Ann Charlotte Eliasson

This New Edition Includes:

fl Updated information on nutritional aspects of mono- and disaccharides

fl Analytical and functional aspects of gums/hydrocolloids

fl Nutritional aspects of plant cell wall polysaccharides, gums, and hydrocolloids

fl Analytical, physicochemical, and functional aspects of starch

fl Revised and expanded reference lists

Ch. 1	Mono- and disaccharides : analytical aspects	1
Ch. 2	Mono- and disaccharides : selected physicochemical and functional aspects	41
Ch. 3	Health aspects of mono- and disaccharides	89
Ch. 4	Cell-wall polysaccharides : structural, chemical, and analytical aspects	129
Ch. 5	Functional aspects of cereal cell-wall polysaccharides	167
Ch. 6	Gums and hydrocolloids : analytical aspects	209
Ch. 7	Gums and hydrocolloids : functional aspects	233
Ch. 8	Nondigestible carbohydrates : nutritional aspects	273
Ch. 9	Starch : analytical aspects	305
Ch. 10	Starch : physicochemical and functional aspects	391
Ch. 11	Starch : nutritional aspects	471

Guillain-Barre Syndrome: Medical Dictionary, Bibliography, and Annotated Research Guide to Internet References (3-in-1 Medical Reference Series)

Author: James N Parker

Addiction Is a Choice or Caring for a Dying Loved One

2009-02-10T11:24:00.000-08:00

Addiction Is a Choice

Author: Jeffrey A Schaler

Politicians and the media tell us that people who take drugs, including alcohol or nicotine, cannot help themselves. They are supposedly victims of the disease of 'addiction', and they need 'treatment'. The same goes for sex addicts, shopping addicts, food addicts, gambling addicts, or even addicts to abusive relationships.

This theory, which grew out of the Temperance movement and was developed and disseminated by the religious cult known as Alcoholics Anonymous, has not been confirmed by any factual research. Numerous scientific studies show that 'addicts' are in control of their behavior.

Contrary to the shrill, mindless propaganda of the 'war on drugs', very few of the people who use alcohol, marijuana, heroin, or cocaine will ever become 'addicted', and of those who do become heavy drug users, most will mature out of it in time, without treatment. Research indicates that 'treatment' is completely ineffective, an absolute waste of time and money.

Instead of looking at drug addiction as a disease, Dr. Schaler proposes that we view it as willful commitment or dedication, akin to joining a religion or pursuing a romantic involvement. While heavy consumption of drugs is often foolish and self-destructive, it is a matter of personal choice.

What People Are Saying

Morris Chafetz
This is indeed a rare book. Schaler has produced a unique, masterly work which explains addiction from a revelatory perspective. The reader can learn how the controversial area of addiction can be looked at and understood in a new light. (Morris Chafetz, M.D., Founding Director, National Institute of Alcohol Abuse and Alcoholism)

Thomas Szasz
Thomas Szasz, M.D., Professor of Psychiatry Emeritus, SUNY Health Science Center, Syracuse

Addiction Is a Choice is a powerful antidote against the twin poisons of anti-drug propaganda and drug prohibition.

Herbert Fingarette
Herbert Fingarette, Ph.D., Professor Emeritus of Philosophy, University of California, Santa Barbara

Dr. Schaler has a hard-hitting, no-nonsense style which for me made Addiction Is a Choice a clear and fascinating read. The wealth of information and fresh insights reflect the writer's career as scholar-teacher-therapist, and especially his many years of research and practical work in the addiction field. The book dispels many myths about addiction and should provide liberating insights to the afflicted. It deserves to have a major impact on the way we think and act in our dealings with addictions.

Jim Powell
Jim Powell, Editor of LaissezFaire Books and Senior Fellow of the Cato Institute

A dramatic affirmation of individual responsibility. . . . An explosive book.

Joseph Gerstein
Joseph Gerstein, M.D., F.A.C.P., Harvard Medical School

Herein, Dr. Schaler drives a stake into the heart of the `disease' concept of addictions. Millions of people have stopped smoking, abusing mind-altering drugs, and drinking addictively on their own, without the intervention of counselors or doctors or programs. Dr. Schaler explains persuasively why and how this happens, despite all the genetic and hormonal predispositions.

Table of Contents:
About the Author ix
Preface xi
Introduction xiii
1. Two Ways of Looking at Addiction 1
2. Is Addiction Really a Disease? 11
3. Do Drug Addicts Lose It? 21
4. How Beliefs Affect Reality 37
5. Where the Disease Model Came From 47
6. Smoking Right and Responsibility 57
7. Who Are the Addiction Treatment Providers? 61
8. Busting the Disease-Model Cult 83
9. The Project MATCH Cover-Up 95
10. Moderation Management and Murder 107
11. Thinking Differently about Addiction 115
12. Addiction Treatment and the First Amendment 131
13. What to Do about Drugs 139
Bibliography 147
Index 171

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Caring for a Dying Loved One: A Comprehensive Guide

Author: Bob A Fischer
Someone in Your Family is diagnosed with a terminal disease and your whole world is turned upside down. What can you do to help them through their final days? Where will they be cared for? And by whom? How do you decide? What do you do when members of the family disagree on the best way to care for the dying loved one? What resources are available to make it easier for everyone involved? What ethical issues may arise regarding the withholding or withdrawal of life support? How can the loved one be ministered to spiritually as he or she prepares for eternity? When is it time to let them go and how do you go about it? How might hospice help? This is only a small sample of the many matters covered in this handy guide for those who are responsible for the care of a dying loved one. Trying to make sense of suffering and death, the role of grief, the need for forgiveness and reconciliation at times, the essential part that prayer can play and an overview of some bioethical decisions that may have to be made are among the many important issues dealt with here.

Perinatal Stress Mood and Anxiety Disorders or Instyle Secrets of Style

2009-02-09T07:22:00.000-08:00

Perinatal Stress, Mood and Anxiety Disorders: From Bench to Bedside, Vol. 173

Author: Anita Riecher R ssler
In this volume, a group of internationally renowned experts review the most important topics of the field from both a clinical as well as a preclinical perspective. In this book, clinicians and researchers from the fields of psychiatry, psychology, psychotherapy, neurobiology and psychoneuroendocrinology, pediatrics, obstetrics and gynecology as well as their students will find valuable information for their daily work.

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InStyle Secrets of Style: The Complete Guide to Dressing Your Best Every Day

Author: Lisa Arbetter
Since its launch ten years ago, In Style has built a readership more than eight million strong. In doing so, it has become the pre-eminent publication for style-conscious women. The magazine's lively mix of fashion, beauty, lifestyle, and celebrity has created a legion of loyal readers who consider In Style their most trusted fashion advisor.
In Style: Secrets of Style, The Complete Guide to Dressing Your Best Every Day is the magazine's first book dedicated to its signature subject: fashion. Secrets of Style offers a full range of timeless advice, including tips on dressing the best for you and your lifestyle, developing a personal style, and shopping strategies, beginning with the basics:

How to flatter your body type.
How to find the right fit for every clothing item.
How to look great seven days (and nights) a week.
How to shop wisely for everything, from shoes to winter coats.
Scores of detailed, full-color illustrations and beautiful still photographs bring the book's ideas to life, while photos of chic celebrities demonstrate how the beautiful people get that way. From defining the perfect fit to examining successful style icons of the past, Secrets of Style is a complete and timely reference designed to help you discover your best look every day.
Secrets of Style explains the best cuts and fabrics for every figure type. Wardrobe staples like pants, suits, and tops are discussed in specific detail, and advice is offered on how to get the most out of accessories. Tons of tips on time and money-saving shopping strategies, selecting clothes for special events, maternity wear, travel wardrobes and packing, clothing care, and much more make this title an enduring one-stop reference.
Secrets of Style is a trend-proof resource not only for the millions of In Style devotees but also the newcomer in search of a personal fashion companion.
Library Journal
This fashion manual is written with the same exuberance and focus on practical advice as In Style magazine. With its index and tables, it is a user-friendly guide rather than a fashion book, though it does contain information on fashion history (e.g., "A Short History of Khakis"). The book's goal is to help readers develop a personal style that works with their body type, and, with more than 150 photographs and 100 illustrations, anyone is sure to come away with a better sense of which fabrics, cuts, and colors best highlight assets and downplay weaker features. Aside from the basics such as suits and dresses, the book features sections on what items to invest in, how to shop for vintage items, the best time to shop the sales, and how to use a personal shopper. Though geared toward women, this shoppers' bible will also benefit men. A timeless work that focuses on style and classic pieces rather than fashion trends, this will be a valuable addition to any public library.-Corey Newkirk, "Library Journal" Copyright 2003 Reed Business Information.

Words Stones and Herbs or Cath Kidston Mending Kit

2009-02-08T03:21:00.000-08:00

Words, Stones, and Herbs: The Healing Word in Medieval and Early Modern England

Author: Louise M Bishop
A unique and provocative reevaluation of the trope of healing in Middle English literature.
Inspired by the profound literary history of healing, this compelling book explores the cognitive and physical effects of words in relation to the healing process. Drawing on research in cognitive linguistics applied to medieval linguistic and cognitive philosophy, Louise M. Bishop presents a highly original and theoretically challenging examination of the intersection between medical manuscript and literary texts, such as the Canterbury Tales and Piers Plowman.
The art of healing is treated in light of words and context, social needs, cognitive presence, material reality, and political necessity. Carefully researched and powerfully argued, Words, Stones, and Herbs convincingly establishes the healing power of words in late medieval and Tudor England.

Table of Contents:
Illustrations     ix
Preface     xi
Acknowledgments     xiii
Introduction: Healing and the Vernacular     1
Galen's Shadow: An Outline of Medieval Medicine and Healing     11
The Material Shape of Thought and Word     44
Metaphor, Catharsis, Pharmakon Words, Stones, and Herbs     77
Vernacular Science, Vernacular Poetry Dangerous Reading     102
Gendered Healing: Metaphor and Practice     130
The Disease Called "Touch Me Not": A Fifteenth-Century Medical Manuscript Read in Context     153
Early Modern Medicine: Self-Help and State Authority     189
Conclusion: The Subject of Healing     216
Works Cited     223
Index     251
Look this: Michel Biehns Healthy Recipes or Ice Cream
Cath Kidston Mending Kit

Author: Cath Kidston
This handy kit includes everything necessary to accomplish basic household-mending projects, from replacing buttons to hemming pants. Inside the lovely padded sewing organizer is a 32-page fully illustrated, step-by-step sewing instruction booklet covering all the sewing basics, plus a complete sewing kit.
Includes:
- Seam-ripper
- Hem measurer
- Tape measure
- Pinwheel with 40 pins
- Scissors
- Built-in pincushion
- Needles (2)
- 10 colors of thread
- Needle threader
- Zippered storage pouch for buttons, etc

Manual of Allergy and Immunology or Sleep Information for Teens

2009-02-06T23:20:00.000-08:00

Manual of Allergy and Immunology: Diagnosis and Therapy

Author: Daniel C Adelman
Completely revised and updated for its Fourth Edition, this Spiral(R) Manual is a quick-reference guide to the diagnosis and treatment of allergies and immunologic disorders in children and adults. Coverage includes allergic and immunologic disorders of each organ system; anaphylaxis; insect, drug, and food allergies; rheumatic diseases; immunohematology; transplantation immunology; primary immunodeficiency diseases; HIV disease and related opportunistic infections; immunologic diagnostic techniques; and immunization and immunoprophylaxis. The book is written in an easy-to-scan outline format, with numerous tables. Fourteen appendices provide rapid access to essential information, including normal laboratory values, allergy elimination diets, and manufacturers of allergenic extracts and environmental control products. A Brandon-Hill recommended title.
Booknews
This handbook reviews current information helpful for the clinical diagnosis and treatment of allergies and immune disorders. Topics of the 20 chapters include asthma, disorders of the eye, diseases of the lung, anaphlaxism, insect allergies, drug allergies, rheumatic diseases, transplantation immunology, and immunization. Annotation c. Book News, Inc., Portland, OR (booknews.com)

Interesting book: Mind Body Fitness for Dummies or Complete Kids Allergy and Asthma Guide
Sleep Information for Teens: Health Tips about Adolescent Sleep Requirements, Sleep Disorders, and the Effects of Sleep Deprivation: Including Facts about Why People Need Sleep, Sleep Patterns, Circadian Rhythms, Dreaming, Insomina, Sleep Apnea, Narc

Author: Karen Bellenir
Sleep cycles are regulated by an internal biological clock, and when children enter the teen years, their sleep patterns change. They feel more wakeful later into the evening than they did when they were younger. When this natural tendency is coupled with earlier school starting times, sleep debts begin to accumulate. Inadequate sleep leads to poorer daytime performance and a decreased ability to concentrate. It has a negative impact on learning, extracurricular activities, and social relationships. It increases reaction times, contributes to memory lapses, and can affect behavior and moods. When teens don't get enough sleep at night, they fall asleep at inappropriate-and even dangerous-times, such as in class or behind the wheel.
Sleep Information for Teens provides facts about sleep and sleep requirements for teens. It explains the biological processes involved in sleep and discusses circadian rhythms, dreaming, sleep hygiene, and sleep disorders, including insomnia, delayed sleep phase syndrome, sleep apnea, narcolepsy, restless legs syndrome, sleep walking, and enuresis (bedwetting). A special section on sleep deprivation explains the physical and mental consequences of inadequate sleep, and a section on current research initiatives reports some of the most recent findings. The book concludes with a directory of resources for additional information and a list of suggestions for further reading about sleep and sleep disorders.

Table of Contents:
Preface     ix
Understanding Sleep
Facts And Misperceptions About Sleep     3
The Biology Of Sleep     17
Sleep Patterns And Circadian Rhythms     25
Napping     39
Dreaming     43
Sleep Habits
How Much Sleep Do You Need?     51
Getting The Sleep You Need     57
The Sleep Environment     65
Sleeping Tips     71
What To Do If You Can't Sleep     77
Caffeine: What You Should Know     81
Anxiety Can Affect Sleep     85
Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder Can Lead To Sleep Disturbances     93
Sleeping Pills: Benefits And Risks     99
Cognitive Behavior Therapy For Treating Sleep Problems     105
Complementary And Alternative Therapies For Sleep Problems     109
Sleep Disorders And Related Problems
Common Sleep Problems     119
Insomnia     125
Delayed Sleep Phase Syndrome     137
Snoring     141
Sleep Apnea     145
Narcolepsy     155
Hypersomnia And Kleine-Levin Syndrome     171
Restless Legs Syndrome     175
Sleepwalking     185
Nocturnal Sleep-Related Eating Disorder     189
Nightmares And Night Terrors     195
Enuresis (Bedwetting)     201
Bruxism     207
Nocturnal Asthma     209
The Consequences Of Sleep Deprivation
Sleep Deprivation May Be Undermining Teen Health     215
Is It Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder Or Sleep Deprivation?     225
Teens, Sleep Deprivation, And Depression     229
Sleep Deprivation Affects Sports Performance     237
Does Sleep Deprivation Lead To Weight Gain?     243
Drowsy Driving: A Potentially Deadly Result Of Sleep Deprivation     247
Sleep Research
America's Sleepy Teens: A Look At The Numbers     257
A Good Night's Sleep May Be Key To Effective Learning     265
Studying The Benefits Of Delayed School Start Times     273
Sleep May Be Critical For Biochemical Brain Processes     285
Research Confirms The Virtues Of 'Sleeping On It'     289
A Biomarker In Saliva May Help Measure Sleep Deprivation     293
Histamine Is Key To Wakefulness     297
Sleep Research At The National Institutes Of Health     299
If You Need More Information
Resources For Additional Information About Sleep And Sleep Disorders     327
Suggestions For Further Reading About Sleep And Sleep Disorders     333
Index     341

Outsmarting Diabetes or Golden Elixir CHI Kung

2009-02-05T19:18:00.000-08:00

Outsmarting Diabetes: A Dynamic Approach for Reducing the Effects of Insulin-Dependent Diabetes

Author: Richard S Beaser
From the world-renowned Joslin Diabetes Center and the coauthor of the million-copy seller, The Joslin Diabetes Manual, this book is based on the results of the ten-year Diabetes Control and Complications Trial (DCCT) from the National Institutes of Health--which proved that intensive control, opposed to standard methods, greatly reduces the effects of diabetes and the risk of long-term complications.

Book review: Il lettore globale di trasformazioni: Un'introduzione al dibattito di globalizzazione
Golden Elixir CHI Kung

Author: Mantak Chia
MARTIAL ARTS / TAOISM

Golden Elixir is the fountain or water of life. It is the combination of saliva, hormonal fluids, and external essences that when mixed together become the Elixir of Immortality.

Saliva has long been considered by Taoists as a key component for optimal health. Some Taoist texts recommend swallowing the saliva up to 1,000 times a day to promote physical healing. Thousands of years ago Taoists became aware of changes in the taste and consistency of saliva that accompanied meditative practices. They learned that combining saliva with the hormonal fluids and essences released during sexual activities forms a powerful elixir. Taoists believe that this Golden Elixir is not only a physical healing agent, but also is a major transformative agent in preparing for higher spiritual work.

Golden Elixir Chi Kung contains twelve postures that develop and utilize the healing power of saliva. Ten of these involve gathering energy and forces through the body’s hair, which acts as a negative-energy filter and can also be used to store surplus positive energy. Taoists regard the hair as antennae extending out into nature and the universe. By utilizing the practices in this book, readers can develop self-healing abilities that revitalize organs and promote longevity and spiritual vitality.

A student of several Taoist masters, Mantak Chia founded the Healing Tao System in North America in 1979 and developed it worldwide as European Tao Yoga and Universal Healing Tao. He has taught and certified tens of thousands of students and instructors from all over the world and tours the United States annually, giving workshops and lectures. He is thedirector of the Tao Garden Health Spa and Resort training center in northern Thailand and the author of twenty-five books, including the bestselling The Multi-Orgasmic Man.

Table of Contents:
Acknowledgments

Putting Golden Elixir Chi Kung
   into Practice

Introduction
     Water of Life
     Universal Tao Basic Practices
          and Preparation Exercises

1 -- Golden Elixir: The Body’s Own Fluids
      The Healing Potency of Saliva and
         Hormones
           The Healing Power of Jesus’ Saliva
      Saliva: Glands and Composition
           The Benefits of Combining Chi and
              Oxygen with the Saliva
      Hormones and the Endocrine System
      The Different Types of Elixir

2 -- Golden Elixir Chi Kung
          Foundation Practices
      Basic Elixir Practice
      Nine Flower Glands Massage

3 -- Drawing in Surplus Energy
      Sensing the Hair and Its Surplus Energy
      The Biology of Hair
      Initial Exercises for Drawing in
         Surplus Energy
          Simple Saliva-Swallowing Exercise
      Drawing in the Surplus Energy
           Tongue Connection to the Heart
           Mouth Connection to the Spleen
           Nose Connection to the Lungs
           Ear Connection to the Kidneys
           Eye Connection to the Liver
           Sense Openings–Mouth Connection

4 -- The Twelve Elixir Chi Kung Practices
       Dragon Gazes at the Pearl
      Looking Back at the Moon
      Wai T’o Offering the Rod
      Giant Raises the Tower
      Iron Bridge Swallow
      Shaking the Head and Wagging the Tail
      Pull the Silk and Swing the Leg
      Gathering the Golden Earth Pill
      Tiger out of the Cage
      Iron Buffalo Plows the Land
      Fair Lady Jumps
      Elixir Chi Kung Ending Exercise

5 -- Golden Elixir and Chi Circulation
        Chi Circulation Exercise

Bibliography

About the Author

The Universal Tao System and
    Training Center
       The Universal Tao System
       The Universal Tao Training Center
          System

Index

Rock Hard ABS for You or Life after Stroke

2009-02-04T15:17:00.000-08:00

Rock Hard ABS for You!: Shape up That Waistline

Author: Robert Kennedy
Rock Hard Abs For You! is designed with the beginner in mind. Both men and women can benefit from the 15 easy-to-follow ab exercises. It has tips on increasing your metabolism to achieve sculpted abs more readily. Also discussed are the optimal training times to increase the effectiveness of your workouts, and proper techniques to measure your progress.

Table of Contents:
Introduction 5
Slim and Shapely 5
The Fashionable Physique 6
A Healthy Body 6
Getting It Right 7
Sculpting the Stomach 7
Radical Change 7
Avoiding Overkill 8
Multi-Tasks 8
Time 9
Lifetime Approach 9
Chapter 1 Spot Shaping vs. Spot Reduction 11
Spot Shaping is No Fable 12
Specific Exercises 12
Chapter 2 15 Super Hot Ab Exercises 15
Consistency is Number One 15
Managed Energy 16
Rotation Variation 17
Frequency 17
The Time Element 18
The Exercises 18
#1 Flat Bench Leg Raises 19
#2 The Abdominal Vacuum 20
#3 The Crunch 21
#4 The Bike Crunch 22
#5 Extended Reverse Crunches 22
#6 Elevated Crunches 23
#7 Elevated Partial Situps 23
#8 Hanging Leg Raises 24
#9 Reverse Crunches 25
#10 Partial Situps 25
#11 V-Raises 26
#12 Wheel Rolls 26
#13 Elbow-to-Knee Crunches 26
#14 Rope Crunches 26
#15 Knees-on-Bench Crunches 27
Few vs. Many 27
Stomach Sculpting Tips 28
The Ideal Weekly Waist Workout 28
The Busy Person's Waist Workout 28
Chapter 3 Monitoring the Midsection 31
The Weight Scales - Pros & Cons 31
Measuring Up 32
Caliper Check 33
Mirrors Don't Lie 33
Notebook 34
Total Tool Assessment 34
Periodic - Not Constant 35
Monitoring Tips 35
Chapter 4 Metabolic Furnace 37
Burning Off Bodyfat 37
Elevating Your Rate 37
Basal Metabolism 38
The Hype Factor 38
Second Rate Increase - Resting Phase 40
The Stomach Weight Workout 41
Compound Movements 41
Basic Compound Workout 42
Clean & Jerk 42
Bench Press 42
Lat Pulldowns 43
The Squat 44
Frequency 45
Metabolic Surge 46
Chapter 5 The Exercise and Activity Effect 49
On the Go 49
Metabolic Meltdown 50
Fidgeting & Flexing 51
Direct & Indirect Effect 51
Aerobic Exercise 52
52 Flavors 54
Running 54
Walking - Outside and Treadmill 55
Stepping Up 55
Variety 56
Optimal Training Times 56
Less Fat = More Appeal 57
Chapter 6 The Thermal Factor 59
Diet & Digestion 59
The Thermic Effect of Food Digestion 60
Reducing & Substituting 61
Simple Steps 62

See also: Looking after or Skin
Life After Stroke: The Guide to Recovering Your Health and Preventing Another Stroke

Author: Joel Stein
In this compassionate guide, three expert physicians who treat people with stroke describe how to navigate the path to recovery. Their practical advice on treatment, rehabilitation, and lifestyle changes is also designed to help prevent another stroke.
Drs. Stein, Silver, and Frates begin by explaining how stroke occurs and what happens when different parts of the brain are injured. They describe diagnostic tools such as CT scans and MRIs as well as medications used to prevent and treat stroke, and they explain in detail how stroke survivors can heal optimally. They also set out plans to help survivors reduce the risk of another stroke, including the Stroke Savvy Exercise Plan and Stroke Savvy Diet Plan.
Relating patients' experiences and bringing readers up to date on promising new treatments, Life After Stroke offers hope to stroke survivors and their families.

Doody Review Services
Reviewer:Florence A Denby, MS(Rehabilitation Institute of Chicago)
Description:This book provides a comprehensive tool for stroke survivors and their families for understanding stroke etiology, reasons for post-stroke testing, and how to get the most from recovery. Throughout the book, the authors chronicle fascinating accounts of historical figures as well as everyday people who have experienced stroke as they relate to the medical consequences and recovery.
Purpose:This is an attempt to supply people with stroke and their loved ones with the information about what to expect during the rehabilitation process and how to maximize it. More accurate than stroke is the term brain attack, defined as a sudden event causing damage to the brain that with early treatment can be reversed or the progression stopped. The book's substance is captured in the description of a complicated disease with numerous etiologies/comorbidities and the well written explanation of stroke rehabilitation as a multidiscipline process. The book meets its noble objectives for use as a consumer resource in conjunction with the physician and members of the rehabilitation team.
Audience:Although the authors intend this book for people with stroke and their loved ones, in my experience, many stroke survivors would have a difficult time comprehending this material because of the medical terminology and jargon. However, the vignettes, practical examples, drawings, and tables scattered throughout the book provide in-depth information that can be easily understood. The authors are experienced practitioners who have collaborated with stroke and rehabilitation specialistsin the thoughtful development of a fine book.
Features:This is a comprehensive overview of what a stroke is, what happens during the initial recovery, and how stroke survivors can make the most of their rehabilitation process and continue to recover throughout their lifetime. Giving consumers knowledge of what possibly caused their stroke empowers them to take necessary precautions for secondary prevention and also allows greater control of modifiable risk factors and outcomes. The chapter on heart and blood vessels and stroke is an excellent teaching tool, especially the party analogy describing what causes hardening of the arteries. The chapter on exercise and stroke addresses the needs of stroke survivors at different levels of functioning whether severe, moderate, mild, and/or without residual functioning problems.
Assessment:It is difficult to write a book for all stroke survivors and their families because of the diversity of the population. This book is an excellent resource for people with stroke, their loved ones, and any one interested in stroke recovery and prevention. Healthcare providers, allied health professionals, and nurses would benefit from this comprehensive tutorial study of stroke prevention and recovery. This offers an excellent source to reference when explaining to patients the nature of their injury and their own role in recovery.

Aromatherapy for Bodyworkers or Heart Care for Life

2009-02-03T11:15:00.000-08:00

Aromatherapy for Bodyworkers

Author: Jade Shutes
As aromatherapy gains in popularity among complementary medical modalities, more and more bodywork professionals now integrate essential oils into their practices. Aromatherapy for Bodyworkers embraces the expansion of knowledge about the application and benefits of this emerging practice and presents a most complete and authoritative source of information for health care workers and spa professionals. It begins with the basics on plants, oils, quality, safety, and chemistry. It then progresses into blending methods, an exploration of the skin and olfaction, and finally a concrete discussion about integrating aromatherapy into bodywork practice. Massage Therapists or any bodywork professionals.

Look this: Economics of Social Issues or The Postwar Japanese System
Heart Care for Life: Developing the Program That Works Best for You

Author: Genell Subak Sharp
More than 70 million Americans have some form of heart disease. For each of them, obtaining accurate information about the disease and the many options for dealing with it can be both empowering and life saving. In this book, cardiologist Dr. Barry L. Zaret and Genell Subak-Sharpe offer up-to-date facts about the best treatments available and an innovative approach that shows how treatment programs can be tailored to meet the needs of each unique patient.

There are no short-term fixes and no one-size-fitsall programs, explain Zaret and Subak-Sharpe. Although certain characteristics are common to each form of heart disease and its treatments,these constants must be tempered against individual variables. The authors outline the constants for the full range of cardiovascular conditions, from angina and heart attacks to high blood pressure and cardiac arrhythmias. They then guide readers through the process of assessing personal variables to develop an individual treatment and life-style program.

Written in a warmly reassuring style, this indispensable guide to heart care offers realistic hope and specific directions for designing a lifelong heart care program. Filled with practical advice, instructional case histories, a philosophy for controlling your health, self-tests to assess risk, and questions to ask your doctor, it looks toward an even better future for those with 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:
List of Abbreviations ix
Preface xi
Introduction xvi
1 A Personalized Plan: The Key to a Lifelong Heart Program 1
Part I Lifestyle and Heart Health 25
2 Exercise Your Way to a Healthy Heart and Body 31
3 Adopting a Heart-Healthy Diet 50
4 Stress, Depression, and Other Psychological Factors 69
5 Controlling and Stopping Smoking 82
Part II The Basics of Lifelong Treatment 93
6 Diagnostic Tests and Procedures 97
7 Treating Your Heart Condition 120
8 Alternative and Complementary Therapies 154
Part III Populations with Special Concerns 165
9 Heart Care for Women 169
10 Heart Disease in the Elderly 179
11 Heart Disease in Minority Populations 186
12 Young Athletes and Heart Disease 192
13 Adults with Congenital Heart Disease 199
14 Practical Advice for Travelers 206
Part IV Advances in Treating Heart Disease and Hope for the Future 213
15 Recently Developed Devices and Procedures 217
16 Biologically Based Therapies 228
17 Experimental Treatments and Clinical Trials 239
Epilogue 244
Acknowledgments 246
Glossary 247
Further Reading and Resources 256
Index 261

Qigong for Staying Young or 7 Steps to Healthy Eating

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

Qigong for Staying Young: A Simple 20-Minute Workout to Cultivate Your Vital Energy

Author: Shoshanna Katzman
Shoshanna Katzman distills the ancient practice of Qigong into a graceful 20-minute program of revitalizing movements and healing postures. For women of all ages, this illustrated, step-by-step workout will help improve your overall health and fitness while maintaining youthful skin, eyes, hair, and energy. Customize your routine and move beyond the 20-minute workout as you learn to apply the healing power of Qigong -- along with dietary remedies and self-acupressure techniques -- to specific age-related concerns such as arthritis, menopause, hearing loss, osteoporosis, weight gain, and sexual vitality.

See also: World Bank Development Report 1996 or Ethics and the CPA
7 Steps to Healthy Eating

Author: Paul Reisser
Should I be cutting back on carbs?
Is sugar to blame for my child's hyperactivity?
Are artificial sweeteners safe?
Dr. Paul Reisser, Focus on the Family, and the Physicians Resource Council provide practical answers to your most pressing questions in this quick reference pocket guide. In a world of empty calories, fast food on every corner, and confusing ingredient labels, it's not surprising that obesity and eating disorders are two of the top concerns of today's families.
Learn how you and your kids can avoid the fast-food trap.
Discover the truth about carbs, cholesterol, supplements, and more.
Find out how emotional and spiritual issues relate to eating.
Develop healthy habits for a lifetime of good nutrition.

If You Hear the Message Three Times Listen or The New Glucose Revolution Pocket Guide to Losing Weight

2009-02-01T03:10:00.000-08:00

If You Hear the Message Three Times, Listen

Author: Patricia Heller
This is a book about listening. It's also about seeing, feeling, and sensing. When one learns the language the universe speaks, one can hear, see, feel, and sense the message and discover that everything happens in our lives for a reason.
Patricia Heller's journey of discovery can help anyone searching for answers. While overcoming a debilitating, supposedly incurable disease, Heller discovered:
how to heal illness by finding what we repress from ourselves and the world;
the meditations, tools, and encouragement to accept that it's never too late to live a magical life;
the Four Insights for achieving even the most challenging of goals.
Heller says there is no "right" way to approach change, just as there is no right age, teacher, or doctrine. With laugh-out-loud anecdotes, she shows that while a transformational journey can be awe-inspiring and command reverence, a little irreverence now and then keeps things balanced. If You Hear the Message Three Times, Listen is a creative and empowering memoir certain to resonate with readers seeking real change in their life.
Our lives are guided by intuition, synchronicity, and coincidence. If we listen, we can hear messages that are always there helping us on our way.

Interesting book: The Book of Postfix or AutoCAD 2007 For Dummies
The New Glucose Revolution Pocket Guide to Losing Weight

Author: Jennie Brand Miller
When it comes to losing weight, not all foods are created equal. Written by the world's leading authorities on the glycemic index, The New Glucose Revolution Pocket Guide to Losing Weight answers the questions most frequently asked by dieters about low G.I. foods, recounts success stories about people who have lost weight by making the switch to a low G.I. diet, includes a week's worth of low G.I. meal plans. This pocket guide contains the most complete and up-to-date lists available of the glycemic index, glycemic load, and carbohydrate contents of more than 750 foods and drinks..

Pills A Go Go or Healing Takes Time

2009-01-30T23:09:00.000-08:00

Pills-A-Go-Go: A Fiendish Investigation into Pill Marketing, Art, History & Consumption

Author: Jim Hogshir
Named after and based on Jim Hogshire's popular zine Pills-a-Go-Go, this book is both a celebration of the wonders of modern pharmacology and a study of our society's propensity to take a pill as an antidote for virtually all of life's problems. To Hogshire, pills are the quintessence of Western culture, embodying our desires, fears, ambivalence about life and death, health and freedom -- as well as our faith in the quick fix.
Hogshire muses on pill naming and marketing, presents up-to-the-minute pill news, and discusses celebrities and their pills of choice. Along the way, he provides histories of drug manufacturers and examines how pills are the product of decades of scientific exploration and the result of billions of dollars in research.
Publishers Weekly
As the editor of an eponymous underground 'zine devoted to celebrating pills "from the point of view of unrepentant drug takers," Hogshire seeks to demystify the contents of our medicine chests. Calling pills "the quintessential icon of Western Civilization," he bemoans the fact that America's attitude toward pills is ambivalent at best, and blames this state of affairs on both an elitist medical profession and public information campaigns that create undue hysteria about the consequences of recreational drug use. Dividing the book into such chapters as "Another Clean-Cut, All-American Speed Freak," "Amphetamines and Football," "I Raided Tom Clancy's Drug Stash" and "Great Pharmacist Authors," he mixes cheerfully blistering rants against doctors, pharmacists and the FDA with overviews of the history, uses and side effects of various widely taken medications. Readers are told what security measures to take when breaking into a pharmacy, what combination of meds is most likely to prevent jet lag and how to forge a prescription. Brash, lively and lavishly illustrated, this is a fun and often informative read, although some of Hogshire's pollyannaish conclusions about the benefits of pills should be taken with a grain of salt, if not a dose of Valium. (Oct.) Copyright 1999 Cahners Business Information.

Healing Takes Time

Author: David P Gallagher
Loss can occur in many forms, such as the death of a loved one, divorce, or termination of a job. Healing Takes Time is filled with 52 meditations and reflections to help people experiencing loss start a journey of healing. This biblical resource draws on experiences from Gallagher's life, and includes a theme, relevant Scripture passages, personal illustrations, and practical steps to take toward healing in each meditation. Just as a physical injury takes time to mend, emotional and spiritual anguish require time, patience, and faith to heal. Perspective is often lost during painful times, and the Scripture passages in this book are a fresh reminder of God's love and faithfulness.
Most people have heard about the stages of grief, but knowing the stages academically is quite different from knowing them in the heart. Healing Takes Time helps those suffering loss, loneliness, and sorrow prayerfully walk through the stages of grief step-by-step. Healing Takes Time is ideal for support groups or people working at their own pace. This short, practical, and focused book is a helpful companion for anyone experiencing emotional or spiritual distress.

Hypothyroidism or What Your Doctor May Not Tell You About Back Pain

2009-01-29T19:07:00.000-08:00

Hypothyroidism (The First Year Series): An Essential Guide for the Newly Diagnosed

Author: Maureen Pratt
The thyroid, one of the body's most important glands, can become extremely disruptive if it malfunctions, affecting blood pressure, heart rate, fertility, muscle tone, mood swings, and much more. Upon discovering that she'd joined the ranks of the nearly 5 million Americans diagnosed with hypothyroidism, author Maureen Pratt took charge and educated herself on every aspect of her condition. Now, as a "patient-expert," she guides those newly diagnosed step-by-step through their first year with hypothyroidism. She provides crucial information about the nature of the disease, treatment options, diet, exercise, social concerns, emotional issues, networking with others, charts, tables, and much more. The First Year™—Hypothyroidism is an invaluable guide for everyone learning to live with their diagnosis. For everyone newly diagnosed with hypothyroid disease, this is an indispensable guide to prioritizing the key things you need to do and learn.
Library Journal
As part of the endocrine system, a normal thyroid gland produces thyroid hormone, an essential hormone for the body to function normally. Patients with hypothyroidism have an underactive thyroid that does not produce the hormone; as a result, heart rate, muscle tone, blood pressure, mood swings, and more can be affected. Pratt (coauthor of Taking Charge of Lupus) is one of approximately six million Americans who have this condition. In an effort to lead newly diagnosed readers through their first year with hypothyroidism, Pratt has divided her chapters into days, weeks, and months; her text offers a balanced approach to living with the disease and learning how to cope with the diagnosis. The glossary helps with many of the medical terms found in the text, and a resources section includes up-to-date information on useful web resources. Full of practical, useful information, Pratt's guide will be an important resource for patients and their families. Recommended for most popular consumer health collections.-Marge Kars, Bronson Methodist Hosp. Lib., Kalamazoo, MI Copyright 2003 Reed Business Information.

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What Your Doctor May Not Tell You About Back Pain: The 6-Step Program for Lasting Relief (What Your Doctor May Not Tell You About Series)

Author: Debra K Weiner
Millions of Americans suffer from chronic back pain, but what most don't realize is that their ailment is often caused by a combination of factors. According to Dr. Debra K. Weiner, identifying the disorders that contribute to chronic back pain is a critical part of the treatment process. To achieve lasting relief, a multifaceted, multidisciplinary approach is needed--no single pill or therapeutic procedure will solve the problem. In this authoritative guide, Dr. Weiner has distilled 20 years of research and clinical practice into an integrative six-step program. Readers will learn: how to identify the causes of their back pain and determine which treatments are most useful; how to distinguish their problem from potential misdiagnosis; traditional and alternative physical therapies and exercises; proven mind/body approaches; a guide to common medications and injections; pros and cons of different surgeries and invasive procedures; and much more.

Table of Contents:
Introduction     xi
Understanding Back Pain
Your Aching Back: Why You Hurt     3
Getting Help for Your Chronic Back Pain     34
Six Steps to Back Pain Relief
Step 1: Let's Get Physical     75
Step 2: Body Therapies     112
Step 3: Minding Your Back     147
Step 4: Getting the Point: Injection Therapies     183
Step 5: Meet the Meds     200
Step 6: Surgery and Other Invasive Treatments     222
Epilogue: Looking Ahead at Back Pain     252
Notes     261
Glossary     277
Resources     285
Suggested Reading and Videos/DVDs     291
Index     295

Kabbalistic Healing or PowerSculpt For Men

2009-01-28T15:06:00.000-08:00

Kabbalistic Healing: A Path to an Awakened Soul

Author: Jason Shulman
“This lucid book of deep healing is a brilliant contribution to the spiritual literature bridging Eastern and Western thought. Shulman’s bigger view unifies seeking and being-there, path and goal, transcendence and immanence, with the joy of a true master.”
Lama Surya Das, founder of the Dzogchen Center and author of Awakening the Buddha Within

“Jason Shulman is a living kabbalist, a master who transcends the narrowness of academic Kabbalah and the superficiality of popular Kabbalah. He lives and breathes new life into the ancient tradition through the profound intuitions of his own awakened soul.”
Rabbi Mordechai (Marc) Gafni, spiritual director of Bayit Chadash Community/Retreat Center, Israel, and author of Soul Prints

“This is a must-read for anyone who wishes to learn the essence of kabbalistic teachings in the hands of a master of spiritual and psychological development.”
Rabbi David A. Cooper, author of God Is a Verb

Kabbalistic Healing shows how the Kabbalah--the Jewish mystical path to knowing reality--can kindle the central fire in our being so that we can unite with the divine. It describes the ultimate healing possible for the human soul: an awakening to our true nature that makes our former life seem as if we have been asleep.

Kabbalistic Healing is about the process of unification, of joining with reality, and the implications of that process for daily life. It draws upon the author’s work at A Society of Souls, which promotes the belief that the ultimate form of healing is to create a unitiveor nondual state of consciousness, integrating the healthy human ego into its proper relationship with transcendent reality. As we deepen our understanding of our true selves and enhance our ability to hold new states of consciousness, we are able not only to heal ourselves but to help heal others as well.

JASON SHULMAN is an internationally known spiritual teacher and modern kabbalist who is also a recognized teacher in the Buddhist lineage of Shaka Kendo Rich Hart, Abbot of the Clear Mountain Center. He is the founder of A Society of Souls, a school dedicated to the awakening of the human spirit through the work of Integrated Kabbalistic Healing. He is also a faculty member at the New York Open Center, Esalen Institute, and Omega Institute. He lives in New Jersey.
Jason Shulman is an internationally known spiritual teacher and modern kabbalist who is also a recognized teacher in the Buddhist lineage of Shaka Kendo Rich Hart, Abbot of the Clear Mountain Center. He is the founder of A Society of Souls, a school dedicated to the awakening of the human spirit through the work of Integrated Kabbalistic Healing. He is also a faculty member at the New York Open Center, Esalen Institute, and Omega Institute. He lives in New Jersey. Visit his website at kabbalah.org.

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PowerSculpt For Men: DVD Edition: The Complete Body Sculpting and Strength Training Workout Using the Exercise Ball

Author: Paul Frediani
Join the PowerSculpt revolution! Build muscle, strength and stamina. The revolutionary fitness ball program: designed now just for men.

It's a fact. The fitness ball is one of the most effective ways for men to build muscle and lose body fat. Elite personal trainer, Paul Frediani, has developed a muscle and strength building personal fitness program that provides a full-body workout and delivers results fast. PowerSculpt combines the best elements of strength training, body sculpting, flexibility and core conditioning in a program you can do at home or the gym.

With PowerSculpt for Men you will:

* Build muscle and burn body fat.
* Gain core strength and stability.
* Increase flexibility and energy.
* Flatten your abs and tone your whole body.
* Look and feel great - in record time!

Ready to get in the best shape of your life? Then get on the ball with PowerSculpt for Men. Bonus DVD features follow-along routines for home and gym workouts.

The Worst Case Scenario Almanac or Jump into Fitness

2009-01-27T11:04:00.000-08:00

The Worst Case Scenario Almanac: The Great Outdoors

Author: David Borgenicht
Bears. Avalanches. Grill fi res. The great outdoors is packed with perils, so be prepared from the moment you lace up your boots. With detailed instructions on how to get out of every kind of trouble in the wild, this new, dynamic almanac format in the best-selling Worst-Case Scenario series provides maximum protection and gives you something scary to read around the campfire. Profiles of worst-case locations and intrepid explorers, charts and graphs of perilous situations, offbeat lists and facts here is all the information you need in the wilderness to feel safe and terrified at the same time.

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Jump into Fitness

Author: Edward Jackowski PhD
Fitness expert and best-selling author Edward Jackowski, Ph.D., wants to show you why the jump rope should be the most frequently used piece of equipment in any workout. Not only is jumping rope fun, it is also the most effective aerobic exercise in the world. Whether you are a beginner or already have some jump-rope experience, Jump Into Fitness® contains everything you need to incorporate this amazing aerobic activity into your routine. You will learn warm-up, stretch, and jumping techniques that will help you reach your fitness, weight loss, and athletic goals more quickly-and have more fun doing it!

Find out why everyone, from Vogue and People to the Wall Street Journal and the New York Times, thinks the jump rope workout by Edward Jackowski is part of an exercise revolution! Kit includes:

Totally adjustable, deluxe jump rope
Illustrated jump rope workout book
Full-length instructional DVD
Portable laminated stretch card

"Edward Jackowski knows how to make fitness fun, and he gets results. That's a winning combinations!"
—Vogue

"Dr. Edward Jackowski is one of the most knowledgeable experts in the fitness industry today!"
—Allure

"Let Edward help you fit into the outfit of your dreams."
—Fitness

"With Edward's program, yes, you can change your body for the better in one month!"
—Family Circle

Edward Jackowski, Ph.D., is the founder and CEO of Exude, Inc., the nation's largest one-on-one fitness company, headquartered in New York City. For more than two decades, Edward has been educating and motivating individuals to make proper fitness a consistent part of their lives. He is also the author of several best-selling exercise books, including Hold It! You're Exercising Wrong, Escape Your Shape, and Escape Your Weight.

Helping Your Overweight Child or 101 Cool Pool Games for Children

2009-01-26T07:03:00.000-08:00

Helping Your Overweight Child: A Family Guide

Author: Caroline J Cederquist
Overweight children can be helped to a healthier, more satisfying life through practical lifestyle changes made by the entire family. Caroline J. Cederquist, M.D., has drawn on her medical experience in successful weight management for this commonsense guide, Helping Your Overweight Child: A Family Guide. Through it, family members can better understand why a child has a weight problem, and the facts about nutrition and good eating and exercise habits. The information can be used to develop healthy habits for all adults and children in the family. Dr. Cederquist provides sample sheets for goals and for "eating," "exercise" and "emotions" journals. Overweight children learn how to set reasonable goals and to make healthy decisions. The appendix includes valuable comparisons of the nutritional value and fat content of many brand-name food products and meals found in fast-food restaurants. She also provides recipes from her family kitchen that are nutritionally sound and kid-pleasers.

Table of Contents:
Chapter 1 K.C. Has a Problem
Vignette 1
What Has Caused the Rise in Childhood Weight Problems? 3
Obesity Defined 4
How Do I Know What My Child's Weight Should Be? 4
BMI Charts 6
Biology and Genetics 8
What Do We Inherit That Relates to Our Weight? 8
Family Composition 9
How Dangerous Is It If My Child Is Overweight? 10
Let's Get Started by Defining Goals 11
Chapter Recap 13
Chapter 2 K.C. Learns What Made Her Fat
Vignette 15
Typical Childhood Eating Situations 18
Our Fast-Food, Fast-Life Culture 18
Changes in Our Family Dynamics 19
Celebrations--Fast Foods and Virtual Games 19
Too Much Intake, Too Little Output 19
Parental Attitudes Regarding Weight 20
Making Healthier Choices 21
Change Takes Time 21
Make Mealtime Pleasant 21
How to Make Mealtimes Last Longer 21
Meal Presentation 22
Make Sure You Are Hungry 22
Chapter Recap 24
Chapter 3 K.C. and Her Family Take "Nutrition 101"
Vignette 25
The Information We Get Is Often Confusing 27
Six Nutrients 27
Carbohydrates: Simple and Complex 28
Simple vs. Complex--Way Different 28
Look for Sugar Content 28
Fiber--Its Role in Our Diet 29
Types of Carbohydrates 29
Proteins--Good and Bad 32
Sources of Protein 34
The Good and the Bad about Fat 36
Cholesterol 37
Nutrients without Energy 37
Calcium 37
Water, Water Everywhere 38
A Calorie Is a Calorie--or Is It? 39
Learn to Read Labels 39
Portion Control Is Vital 39
Gradual Change, Not Quick Fix 40
Chapter Recap 42
Chapter 4 K.C. Tackles Exercise
More Lifestyle Changes 43
Our Love Affair with the Automobile 44
Decline in Exercise Opportunities at School 44
Television, Video Games, the Internet, and Snacks 45
Watch Those Ads! 45
Change in Metabolism 46
Vignette 47
Excess Pounds Limit Mobility, Emotions Elicit Unconscious Choices 49
Parental Encouragement 50
Walk 50
Celebrate with Action, Not Eating 52
Chapter Recap 52
Chapter 5 K.C. Bugs Her Family to Change
Vignette 55
Family Systems--Enmeshed or Chaotic 58
How an Overprotective Atmosphere Relates to Weight Problems 58
How a Chaotic Atmosphere Creates Weight Problems 59
No "Perfect" Families 59
How to Improve Family Interactions 59
Parents' Responsibilities 60
Fruit Instead of Juice or Flavored Drinks 60
Water Instead of Soda Pop 60
Skim Rather Than Whole Milk 60
Hints to Relieve Stress of Meal Preparation 60
Summary of Other Parental Responsibilities Previously Discussed 62
The Child's Responsibilities 62
No More "Clean Your Plate!" 62
Allow Child to Decide What to Eat 63
Let the Child Refuse to Eat 63
Don't Force Child to Report Everything Consumed 63
Build Your Child's Self-Esteem 63
Open Lines of Communication to Resolve Family Conflicts 64
Chapter Recap 64
Chapter 6 K.C. Faces a Crisis
Vignette 65
Why K.C. Went on a Binge 68
Use Relapse to Show Unconditional Love 68
Hidden Reasons for Overeating 69
Anger, Boredom, Stress 69
Family Secrets 70
Fear 70
It's Prudent to Seek Professional Help 70
Learning to Recognize Hunger as Physical or Emotional 71
Influence of Family and Friends 71
Wise Words for Relapse Management 72
Constructive Alternatives to Eating at Time of Emotional Need 72
Prevention Better Than Cure 72
Good for You! 73
Eating Disorders--Warning Signs and What to Do 73
Could Abuse Be an Issue in Your Family? 74
Chapter Recap 75
Chapter 7 K.C. Reaches Her Goals
Vignette 77
Appendix 1
Journals 79
Help Your Child to Organize Three Journals 81
Private or Shared? Your Child's Choice 82
How to Journal 82
The "Eating" Journal 82
The "Exercise" Journal 83
The "Emotions" Journal 83
The Importance of Goals 84
Step One: Define the Goal 85
Establish a Time Limit 85
Chart Progress toward Lifestyle Changes 85
Sample Goal Page from "Eating" Journal 86
Become Aware of Patterns 87
Sample Goal Page from "Exercise" Journal 88
Sample Goal Page from "Emotions" Journal 88
Appendix 2
Primary Goal: Healthier Lifestyle Habits 91
Healthier Choices in Fast Food 91
Other Healthier Choices 99
Appendix 3
Healthier Choices When Dining at Home 100
Abbreviation Reference 100
Page References for Dining at Home Foods 102
Appendix 4
Meanings of Key Words on Food Labels 121
Complementing Protein Foods 122
Suggested Serving Sizes 123
Food Choices for Good Health 123
Want to Calculate Your BMI? 126
How Do Your Parents Measure Up? 126
Resources 126
Appendix 5
Recipes from the Cederquist Kitchen 127
End Notes 147
Index 149

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101 Cool Pool Games for Children: Fun and Fitness for Swimmers of All Levels

Author: Kim Rodomista
The benefits of water exercise and play have been well documented, and it's never too early to begin. This practical guide for children 4 and above contains games and activities for every skill level. All 101 games — from variations on classics like Follow the Leader to new ones like Message in a Bottle — are simple, easy to learn, and enjoyable for youngsters to play over and over again. Best of all, they burn calories and improve a child's overall fitness level. A special section covers exercises, including water walking and jumping and balance activities.

Moonlight Magnolias and Madness Insanity in South Carolina from the Colonial Period to the Progressive Era or Jonny Bowdens Shape up Workbook

2009-01-25T03:01:00.000-08:00

Moonlight, Magnolias and Madness: Insanity in South Carolina from the Colonial Period to the Progressive Era

Author: Peter McCandless
This progressive, or Whiggish, view of the history of insanity came under attack from several directions in the 1960s and 1970s. Sociologists such as Erving Goffman and renegade psychiatrists such as Thomas Szasz and R.D. Laing pictured mental hospitals and orthodox psychiatry as repressive and mental illness as a social construct designed to justify the incarceration and control of individuals whose behavior was socially disruptive, economically unproductive, politically deviant, or morally objectionable.

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Jonny Bowden's Shape up Workbook: Eight Weeks to Diet and Fitness Success with Recipes,Tips,and More

Author: Jonny Bowden
Health and fitness experts agree that keeping track of our food intake and exercise habits are important to staying focused on diet and health goals. In Jonny Bowden's Shape Up! readers discovered that noting the effects foods have on our moods, and setting goals based on what "shaping up" means to each of us, are essential to achieving genuine body and health transformation. Now comes Jonny Bowden's Shape Up Workbook, a source of motivation and expert diet advice as well as a place to make and keep these important notes for the eight weeks of the Bowden program. Complete with food preparation tips, recipes, recommended exercises and the Shape Up! food lists, this workbook will be the most important day-to-day tool readers can have in their efforts to improve their health, weight, and state of mind.

10 Steps to Loving Your Body or Help Im a Maxed Out Mom

2009-01-23T22:59:00.000-08:00

10 Steps to Loving Your Body (No Matter What Size You Are)

Author: Pat Ballard
As a young woman Pat Ballard, the Queen of Rubenesque Romances, almost died trying to starve her body into a societally approved size. In 10 Steps to Loving Your Body (No Matter What Size You Are) she provides the steps she created to heal the emotional damage of years of dieting, encouraging readers to join her in celebrating diversity, self esteem, positive body image and health at every size.

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Help! I'm a Maxed-Out Mom

Author: Linda Weber
The HELP Series:

Answers to Focus on the Family's most frequently asked questions
Mom: Feeling overwhelmed, exhausted, emotionally drained?
You're not alone. Many moms today struggle to handle the unending demands of raising children, running a household, maintaining a healthy marriage, and often working the long hours required from a paying job.

HELP! I'm a Maxed-Out Mom offers you practical advice:
understanding the balancing act—why moms are so stressed
suggestions on how to save time and your sanity
seven tips on how to have a happy home life
four essentials for single moms to succeed
If you're a mom who's maxed out, the last thing you need is another to-do list. This easy-to-use resource will encourage you in your day-to-day activities and help you make the most of your many roles.

Table of Contents:
Foreword   Dr. Bill Maier     vii
Introduction     1
The Balancing Act     7
Causes of Stress     11
Signs of Stress     12
The Importance of Priorities     13
Ten Suggestions for Maxed-Out Moms     19
Seven Tips for a Happy Home Life     45
Don't Go It Alone     67
A Word to Single Moms     75
Four Essentials for Success     79
Remember What's Most Important     91
Notes     99

GUIDE TO THE SPIRITUAL DIMENSION O or Forensic Issues in Alcohol Testing

2009-01-22T18:57:00.000-08:00

GUIDE TO THE SPIRITUAL DIMENSION O

Author: Eileen Shamy
"This sensitive and informative book provides guidelines for pastoral visits to people with dementia, showing how to empathise with, understand and support individuals during a visit. Emphasising the importance of retaining dignity and freedom of choice for people with dementia, it also presents practical advice about memory cueing and provides frameworks for leading workshop for those with dementia." A useful resource for a variety of people involved in pastoral care with older people, whether professionals or volunteers, this book provides inspiration from a respected author in the field of psychogeriatric care.

Table of Contents:
Acknowledgements 9
Forewords 11
Introduction 17
1 Through a Door of Hope: or Eyeballing the Challenges 20
2 Understanding Alzheimer's Disease and other Primary Dementias 44
3 The Spiritual Dimension of Care 58
4 Worship for People with Alzheimer's Disease and Related Dementias 93
5 Being Present to the Person with Dementia: The Pastoral Conversation 120
6 Caring for the Care Givers 162
7 A Statement of Hope: The Field in Anathoth 198
App. 1: Suggested reading 201
App. 2 The venue for worship 203
App. 3 Service of the word, prayer and praise 204
App. 4 A celebration of Holy Communion 207
App. 5 An ecumenical service 210
App. 6 A Christmas service 213
App. 7 Blessing of a sheltered housing or studio unit in a home for older people with failing mental powers 216
App. 8 A guide for pastors 218
App. 9 Visiting the person with dementia 220
References 223

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Forensic Issues in Alcohol Testing

Author: Steven B Karch
Forensic Issues in Alcohol Testing analyzes the acute and chronic effects of alcohol intoxication and a variety of methods with which to measure alcohol concentration in blood, urine, and breath testing. It considers variations in acute impairment by detailing the disposition and fate of alcohol in the body and factors influencing absorption, distribution, and elimination. Specific chapters address difficulties in measuring and interpreting post-mortem alcohol concentrations, recent advances in biochemical testing, and the efficacy of tests as evaluators of dependence or potential for dependence. Containing more than 40 tables, the information is extensively referenced and supported by a range of studies.

Feeding Your Child For Lifelong Health or Program Your Babys Health

2009-01-21T14:56:00.000-08:00

Feeding Your Child For Lifelong Health: Birth Through Age Six

Author: Susan B Roberts
How the new science of "metabolic programming" can help you:

Maximize your baby's IQ and development

Prevent allergies and obesity

Prevent or cure picky eating

Teach your child to enjoy healthy foods

Protect against family health problems

AND make mealtimes a pleasure for you and your child!

In this groundbreaking book, two leading pediatric nutritionists—and experienced parents!—introduce exciting new research into "metabolic programming" and make it accessible and practical for every busy parent. They explain:

How the foods you choose can optimize your baby's future development, IQ bone strength, and immunity

The eight key nutrients to focus on

Scientifically based "smart strategies" for working with your child's inborn instincts to build healthy eating habits

Food solutions for common problems—including colic, constipation, poor sleep, and hyperactivity

How to prevent or deal with food allergies or obesity

Easy ways to adapt family meals for kids—with menus and portion sizes for every stage from birth through age six, plus essential tips for food safety

What's more, you can teach your child to enjoy these healthy foods and banish food battles and picky eating forever.
TIME Online - Christine Gorman
Feeding Your Child for Lifelong Health should be required reading for anyone with children under age six....[it] has the smartest take I've ever seen on the importance of variety in healthy eating.
Time - Christine Gorman
Considering all the pseudoscientific mumbojumbo that passes for nutritional
advice these days, I can't help being enthusiastic when a really good guide
based on solid research shows up in bookstores. And when the subject of
that book is young children's nutritional needs--which are very different
from those of adults--you can bet I'm going to recommend it to every parent
I know. I'm talking about Feeding Your Child for Lifelong Health (Bantam;
$15.95) by Susan Roberts, a nutrition researcher at Tufts University in
Boston, and Dr. Melvin Heyman, a pediatric gastroenterologist at the
University of California in San Francisco. Their book, which is available
starting this week, should be required reading for anyone with children
under age six.

Even the most diligent parents are likely to learn something about feeding
their kids. Paradoxically, as the authors explain, many families following
the latest nutritional
guidelines may actually be putting their children's health at risk. Why?
Because the reduced-fat, high-fiber diets that make sense for most adults
don't have enough of the
vitamins, minerals and other nutrients essential for growing bodies. "With
the current emphasis on eating less red meat and fewer eggs, it's virtually
impossible for kids to eat a
balanced diet," Roberts says. The two biggest gaps are iron and zinc. Kids
also aren't getting the calcium they need, in part because they're drinking
more soda and juice and less
milk than kids did 20 years ago.

It's best to get these and other nutrients from food. But they're so
important for proper development--even a short bout of mild anemia, for
example, can have permanent
effects on young brains--that Roberts and Heyman recommend daily
supplements (though not megavitamins) for kids at least up to age three.
And no, they didn't take money from the vitamin companies to make that
recommendation.

You're still going to find the emphasis on fruits and vegetables that
you'll get in any good book on nutrition. But there's plenty of practical
advice on how to make sure that
your kids actually eat their peas rather than just shoving them aside. One
tip: you may have to serve two-year-olds a new food frequently--as often as
15 times over several
months. As Roberts and Heyman explain, there's an evolutionary reason for
toddlers to be picky eaters: it cut down a tiny hunter-gatherer's chances
of food poisoning.Most important, don't trigger their natural rebellious
streak by letting on that you think the food is good for them.

Feeding Your Child also has the smartest take I've ever seen on the
importance of variety in healthy eating. Government guidelines stress the
consumption of many different foods.
But they never warn that this can work against you. Studies show that if a
plate contains two types of cookies, for instance, you'll eat more than if
only one kind is available.
The same is true for vegetables. Roberts and Heyman advise parents that if
they must keep cookies in the house, they should stick to one brand and
save the variety for healthier
foods. As with anything having to do with children, it takes a little
planning and a lot of patience to make sure they eat right. But the results
are worth it.
Publishers Weekly
Tufts nutrition professor Roberts and pediatrician Heyman offer their approach to childhood nutrition in a practical, easy-to-use guide suited for any parent with children under six years old. Pointing to the importance of "metabolic programming" (food's effect on intelligence, personality, immunity, strength, etc.), the authors argue that how a child eats is as important as what a child eats in preventing obesity, allergies and childhood cancers. Focusing on eight key nutrients (fat, fiber, calories, iron, calcium, zinc, folate, antioxidants) for optimal health, the authors offer a variety of age-specific sample menus and caloric requirements, height and weight charts, healthful recipes and answers to frequently asked nutrition questions. Roberts and Heyman dispel misconceptions (that supplements are unnecessary for young children and the possible false link between sugar and hyperactivity) and suggest what foods are to be avoided and why. Through the use of their age-appropriate, low-key behavioral techniques--which emphasize the importance of good parent role-modeling, on-demand feeding, the potential need to introduce unpopular foods repeatedly and the ability to use a child's natural eating instincts--the authors make pleasurable and healthy mealtimes for the family attainable. (Aug.) Copyright 1999 Cahners Business Information.
Kirkus Reviews
A clear, up-to-date, practical guide to nutritional needs and issues from birth to age six; this is refreshingly free of hackneyed medical advice and conventional wisdom. Roberts brings to bear the fields of nutrition and psychiatry (which he teaches at Tufts); Heyman is a pediatric gastroenterologist. It's well worth the effort to start children off on the right nutritional foot, they say, according to the theory of "metabolic programming," i.e., "foods eaten in childhood can have lasting effects on the way your child's body grows and functions." Roberts and Heyman interweave their explanations of nutrient requirements for physical growth with what we know about the psychological and evolutionary basis of why children eat the way they do—thus providing a framework for creating realistic solutions when eating problems arise. The authors organize their material by age and development level, and then look at food solutions to common problems (how and when to increase the variety of foods, how to balance the nutritional needs of a family with parents in their 30s who have a 10-year-old, a 6-year-old, and a 2-month-old). A wealth of up-to-date information, coupled with innovative solutions to common problems.

What People Are Saying
Kenneth H. Cooper
As a lifelong proponent of healthy living, I know that the earlier you start, the better off you are. In this solidly researched new book, the authors present an effective scientific program that puts kids on the right health track from day one. -- ( Kenneth H. Cooper, M.D., M.P.H., author of The Aerobics Program for Total Well-Being)

Dean Ornish
Heart disease begins in childhood--and so does a healthy way of eating. Feeding Your Child for Lifelong Health shows why it's never too early--or too late--to discover the power and joy of healthy nutrition. This book may save your child's life.-- ( Dean Ornish, M.D., author of Love & Survival and Dr. Dean Ornish's Program for Reversing Heart Disease )

Walter Willett
Drs. Roberts and Heyman meld the best of contemporary nutritional science with a wealth of practical experience. This book is for every new parent. -- ( Walter Willett, M.D., Professor and Chair, Department of Nutrition, Harvard School of Public Health )

T Berry Brazelton
A very intelligent approach to the feeding of young children. -- ( T. Berry Brazelton, M.D., author of Touchpoints )

Marion Nestle
Well-researched and thoroughly practical...Roberts and Heyman have a reassuring and sensible answer for every imaginable question. I wish their book had been available when my children were young. -- ( Marion Nestle, Ph.D., Professor and Chair, Department of Nutrition and Food Studies, New York University )

Connie M. Weaver
Excellent! The advice on how to encourage eating a variety of foods...is extremely positive. The age-specific recommendations, sample menus and recipes are a strong feature of the book. -- ( Connie M. Weaver, Ph.D., President, American Society of Nutritional Sciences )

George L. Blackburn
Timely and authoritative, this book delivers a highly innovative and easy-to-follow food guide for children's lifelong health.-- ( George L. Blackburn, M.D., Ph.D., Past President, American Society of Clinical Nutrition )

Rudolph L. Leibel
This remarkable book should be read by any parent interested in the latest guidance that nutrition science can provide. -- ( Rudolph L. Leibel, M.D., Professor of Pediatrics, Columbia University College of Physicians and Surgeons )

Peter J. Jones
Engaging and highly impressive...an absolutely first-rate piece of work. The sections on how to deal with toddlers' eating idiosyncrasies are delightful as well as informative. -- ( Peter J. Jones, Ph.D., Professor and Director, School of Dietetics and Human Nutrition, McGill University )

Ann M. Coulston
A wealth of up-to-date information for parents. Even health professionals who want a quick reference on pediatric nutrition would find it a welcome addition to their library! -- ( Ann M. Coulston, M.S., R.D., Past President, The American Dietetic Association )

Graeme A. Clugston
I have not seen another publication anywhere in the world that addresses this field in such a way. This book is truly brilliant...meticulously anchored in the science of nutrition, infant and young child behavior and development, and completely up-to-date. It is also full of warm, humanely written practical applications and guidance...An excellent guide for pregnant mothers, parents, health workers, nutritionists, nurses, physicians, and pediatricians. -- ( Graeme A. Clugston, M.B., Ph.D., Director, Nutrition for Health and Development, World Health Organization )

Annie P. Murphy
At last a book that not only tells parents what their children need to eat but provides a realistic and reassuring approach to how to feed them. This is a book every parent will want to have on their bedside--or kitchen--table. -- ( Annie Pleschette Murphy, Editor-at-Large, Parents magazine )

Barbara J. Moore
This book deserves to be read by every pregnant woman across America. It is a relief to find such evenhanded treatment of many controversial issues that trouble new parents and the practical, clearheaded guidance for every stage between birth and six years. -- ( Barbara J. Moore, Ph.D., President and Chief Executive Officer, Shape Up America! )

M. Edward Keenan
A 'how-to' with the science to back it up, this comprehensive, innovative book is a godsend to those who want children to be healthy and appropriately nourished, through each developmental stage. -- ( M. Edward Keenan, M.D., Past President, American Academy of Pediatrics )

Bonnie Liebman
Feeding Your Child for Lifelong Health provides up-to-the-minute, scientifically sound, and easy-to-read answers to the ever-growing galaxy of nutrition questions facing the parents of young children. Don't leave the maternity ward without it.-- ( Bonnie Liebman, M.S., Director of Nutrition, Center for Science in the Public Interest )

John N. Udall
Very user-friendly, with a wealth of practical information...Must reading for parents who have children up to six years of age. -- ( John N. Udall, M.D., Ph.D., Professor of Pediatrics and Chief, Gastroenterology and Nutrition, Louisiana State University, New Orleans )

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Program Your Baby's Health: The Pregnancy Diet for Your Child's Lifelong Well-Being

Author: Barbara Luk
Cutting-edge research in a new field known as "metabolic programming" reveals a startling fact: what a mother eats during pregnancy has a far greater effect on her child's future development, overall health, and resistance to disease than was previously known. In fact, adult chronic illnesses, long blamed on an unhealthy lifestyle or genetic influences, are now believed to be a direct result of the uterine environment during pregnancy.
Now, thanks to this pioneering new book, women can "program" their baby's future health by eating right, gaining the appropriate amount of weight, and avoiding toxings—starting even before conception. Dr. Barbara Luke, a nationally recognized expert in the field of public health nutrition, provides a complete, practical nutrition and lifestyle program that covers the entire pregnancy, month by month—and the first two years of a baby's life. Here is everything women need to know to raise the healthiest baby possible, including: An introduction to the revolutionary science of metabolic programming; practical nutrition through all nine months; important tips for a child's first two years; practical strategies that protect a child against hypertension, diabetes, and obesity; special dietary needs of pregnant women in every age group; quick, easy menus, helpful charts, and checklists; and new strategies for overcoming morning sickness.
About the Author
Barbara Luke, ScD., M.P.H., R,D,. a professor of obstetrics and gynecology, directs a successful prenatal program for mothers of multiples at the University of Michigan in Ann Arbor. She is also a practicing dietitian and the author of Every Pregnant Woman's Guide to Preventing Premature Birth and When You're Expecting Twins, Triplets, or Quads.

The Fit or Fat Woman or Triumph Over Shyness

2009-01-20T10:54:00.000-08:00

The Fit or Fat Woman

Author: Lea Bishop
Specific diet and exercise advice that addresses the particular needs of women, including chapters covering metabolism, hormones, and social pressures. This book combines physiological knowledge, aerobic and strength exercises, and diet basics.
Publishers Weekly
Bailey and Bishop contend, reasonably, that being thin and being fit aren't synonymous. Rather, the percentage of fat in one's body is critical: the average woman's body contains as much as 22% fat, and lower levels are considered unhealthy. The coauthors survey the similarities and differences in men's and women's body builds, their respective metabolic needs and the dynamics of male and female weight loss and gain. They also repeat what we already know: women have a more difficult time keeping fit and trim. The familiar health benefits and psychological boon of exercise are discussed, as well as the problems--e.g., bulimia and anorexia--of overzealous dieting. Throughout, Bailey, a fitness workshop instructor, and Bishop, his assistant, plug his program for weight control, based on the one used at Bailey's Fit or Fat Center in Oregon. Far too much of the book is anecdotal, offering little scientific substantiation, and the authors' tone can be irksome (to women they advise, ``Most important, don't overlook the man in your life. He is your closest ally, your best buddy''). (May)

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Triumph Over Shyness

Author: Murray B Stein
Intense social anxiety can create consistent nervousness, and loneliness. Fortunately, Triumph Over Shyness, written by two experts in the field and copublished by the Anxiety Disorders Association of America, provides much-needed help, with:
Techniques to overcome social anxiety
The latest information on medication and treatments
Ways to improve relationships and manage symptoms
Murray B. Stein, M.D., F.R.C.P.C. is a professor of psychiatry at the University of California San Diego and the director of its Anxiety and Traumatic Stress Program.
John R. Walker, Ph.D. is a clinical psychologist and coordinator of the Anxiety Disorders Program at St. Boniface General Hospital in Winnipeg.

Table of Contents:
Preface ix
Acknowledgments xi
Part 1 Understanding Shyness and Social Anxiety 1
Chapter 1 The Most Common Fear 3
Chapter 2 The Origins of Social Anxiety 19
Chapter 3 The Company That Social Anxiety Keeps 29
Chapter 4 You're Never Too Young 38
Chapter 5 Choosing the Right Treatment 46
Part 2 Helping Yourself Overcome Shyness and Social Anxiety 57
Chapter 6 Three Steps to Overcoming Social Anxiety 59
Chapter 7 Conquering Anxious Thoughts 78
Chapter 8 Taming Physical Symptoms 102
Chapter 9 Changing Your Behavior: Facing Your Fears 113
Chapter 10 Medications 128
Chapter 11 Helping the Shy Child 143
Part 3 Improving Your Relationships 151
Chapter 12 Polishing Your People Skills 153
Chapter 13 Broadening Your Circle of Friends 168
Chapter 14 Spicing Up Your Social Life 178
Chapter 15 Letting Love Find a Way: Romance 185
Epilogue: The Topography of Progress: Peaks, Plateaus, and Valleys 195
Afterword 204
Resources 207
References and Sources 217
Index 221

For Women Only or Spa Living

2009-01-18T03:50:00.000-08:00

For Women Only!: Your Guide to Health Empowerment

Author: Gary Null
In For Women Only!, authors Gary Null and Barbara Seaman address women's health both from curative/preventive and historical/contextual perspectives. The first half of the book discusses a wide range of concerns, from addiction and sexual abuse to menopause and mental health, and offers an arsenal of the most effective or promising strategies for preventing, coping with, or curing them. The second half takes an inspirational approach. Drawing on the writings of Sojourner Truth, Angela Davis, Erica Jong, and many others, the book puts women's medicine in perspective, covering topics ranging from the early history of women as healers to contemporary activism, from self-help gynecology and motherhood to women's health in the 21st century. Contributors include Barbara Ehrenreich, Germaine Greer, Gloria Steinem, Naomi Wolf, and many others.

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Spa Living: Ideas, Tips, and Recipes for Revitalizing Body-Mind-Spirit

Author: Sunamita Lim
Ideas, Tips & Recipes for Revitalizing Body-Mind-Spirit
"May the pleasure begin now, as you enjoy Sunamita Lim's inspiring and informative tour of the spa world."
-Deborah Szekely, Founder, Rancho La Puerta and Golden Door
iscover the beauty, healing, and wisdom gleaned from world-class day and destination spas with Spa Living: Ideas, Tips & Recipes for Revitalizing Body-Mind-Spirit. Discern why true outer beauty radiates from within. Experience how we are at our best when body-mind-spirit are balanced, to manifest peaceful energy and a palpable sense of deep satisfaction to live life fully, every day. The spa lifestyle is not one of "fluff and buff." Rather, it's simply respecting the body and emotions-by incorporating good habits such as healthy nutrition to nourish the body, meditation to access the light of the soul, and exercise to transform dynamic energy for productive activities-as we progress with our lives.
Spa Living freshens up centuries-old teachings to meet today's contemporary needs. Learn how ayurvedic self-healing, meditation ideas, proper skin care, physical exercise, and a beautiful home environment help you achieve the ultimate sense of well-being. From serving up practical tips for cleaning out emotional debris to making the perfect cup of tea, the book also offers captivating spa cuisine recipes that are refreshingly delicious-with the added bonus of enhancing your immune system. In this fast-paced world, Spa Living: Ideas, Tips & Recipes for Revitalizing Body-Mind-Spirit is a breath of fresh air inspiring you to live a happy, positive, and satisfying life.
Sunamita Lim has been meditating since 1980. Her daily meditations have blessedher with the realization that true beauty unfolds from within. Like a rose releasing its fragrance and loveliness, Spa Living: Ideas, Tips & Recipes for Revitalizing Body-Mind-Spirit shares practical insights to pause awhile-to live life joyfully, and in harmony with nature and others. Lim shares priceless insights from spa and health-care professionals to demystify why maintaining good health and living a lifestyle graced with balance and purity must start from within, and shows that when we live in this way we are able to more fully enjoy the body's radiant beauty and vitality throughout our lives.
Her other books include the highly acclaimed Chinese Style: Living in Beauty and Prosperity (2006), called "elegant and refined" by the Seattle Times and recognized for its "blissful home environments with a style that's easily adaptable to modern aesthetics" by Metropolitan Home magazine; and Japanese Style: Designing with Nature's Beauty (2007).
Lim received a B.A. in Cultural Anthropology from Kalamazoo College and a master's degree in The Division of Social Sciences from The University of Chicago. She is a freelance journalist and writer based in Santa Fe, New Mexico.
If there is inner purity,
Then the outer beauty Will be unparalleled.
-Sri Chinmoy

Table of Contents:
Foreword     8
Acknowledgments     10
Introduction     14
The Quest for Radiant Beauty and Well-Being     20
An Introduction to Spas and Services     42
Incorporating Proper Skin Care     72
Balancing Body-Mind-Spirit with Meditation     94
Attaining Physical and Emotional Fitness     116
Enjoying Spa Cuisine     136
Choosing to Go Green     164
Resources     178
Glossary of Spa Terms     183
A Selected Bibliography     186
Photography Credits     189
Index     190

The Craving Cure or Or Perish in the Attempt

2009-01-17T16:48:00.000-08:00

The Craving Cure

Author: Rena Greenberg
A unique mind-body approach to ending yourphysical cravings
This tested and proven approach to fighting cravingsgoes directly to the source of your food addictions.Whether it’s sugar, carbohydrates, caffeine, or alcoholyou crave, you can counteract the biochemicaleffects of these "drugs" using powerful and effectivemethods such as the Break-Your-Craving-StateTechnique and the Two-Week Mega-NutritionCleanse. It’s the safe, sound, surefire way to breakfree of destructive eating patterns--for health, forhappiness, for life.
Hypnotherapist Rena Greenberg has been helping people conquer food addiction for almost twenty years. She is the founder and director of Wellness Seminars, Inc. Since 1990, her smoking cessation and weight-loss programs have been sponsored by more than seventy-five hospitals and attended by more than 100,000 people.

Publishers Weekly
From her own struggles with food addiction, hypnotherapist Greenberg (The Right Weight) developed a program for breaking physical and emotional dependence on sugar, carbohydrates and caffeine. An ordained minister and founder of Wellness Seminars, Greenberg has used her techniques in hospitals and corporate settings to help people lose weight and stop smoking. Here, she guides readers through exercises to uncover negative beliefs, strengthen intention, gain awareness of individual foods' effects on the body and develop a healthy lifestyle. To rid the body of addictive substances, lessen withdrawal symptoms, naturally boost energy and impart inner calm, she recommends a two-week cleansing emphasizing vegetable juices; balanced, whole meals consisting of complex carbohydrates, animal protein and healthy fats; deep breathing; and movement. Affirmations, visualization and self-hypnosis are used to recognize deeper needs that readers may be trying to meet with food. People who feel trapped in compulsive food behaviors will benefit from Greenberg's minute examination of the subconscious roots of addiction. (July)
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Or Perish in the Attempt: Wilderness Medicine in the Lewis and Clark Expediton

Author: David J Peck
An urgent-care physician with a passion for the Lewis and Clark Expedition describes its medical aspects. The two captains had to act as doctors for their own men, Sacagawea and baby Pomp, and also treated many Indian nations met along the way. But they used the primitive medicines and theories of 1803, which often called for doing just what shouldn't be done, or what had no effect. Dr. Peck describes the trip from St. Louis to the Pacific Ocean and back, emphasizing the illnesses and accidents, and how the captains dealt with frostbite, severe cuts, appendicitis, venereal disease, pelvic inflammatory disease, mental illness, parasites, skin infections, snowblindness, gunshot wound, dislocated joints, muscle spasm, and more. Anecdotes from his own practice enrich the information he gathered from current medical publications. He also presents medical and anecdotal evidence supporting the theory that Meriwether Lewis died from suicide rather than murder. Index.

Pilates Workbook or Dr Jensens Guide to Diet and Detoxification

2009-01-17T07:46:00.000-08:00

Pilates Workbook: Illustrated Step-by-Step Guide to Matwork Techniques

Author: Michael King
Pilates Workbook offers a straightforward way to learn Joseph Pilates's authentic techniques. Unlike other books based on Pilates's teachings, this book illustrates the core matwork movements exactly as he intended them to be performed. Divided into two sections, Pilates Workbook begins with 15 two-page spreads that answer readers' questions about Pilates and the core principles of the program. The bulk of the book is then dedicated to the exercises. Readers learn each movement by simply following the photographic sequences and explanatory captions. Published with a convenient lay-flat binding, there are over 200 photos to precisely demonstrate proper techniques and abbreviated movements to help beginners get started.

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Dr. Jensen's Guide to Diet and Detoxification: Healthy Secrets from around the World

Author: Bernard Jensen
One of Dr. Jensen's most important works, this doctor-patient handbook shows readers how they can conquer chronic diseases with his eleven-day detoxification regime. Also featured is an explanation of the connection between the colon and other organs and a comprehensive diet and exercise plan.
Bernard Jensen, D.C., Ph.D., is a true legend in the field of natural health. He has helped millions achieve a better quality of life in body, mind, and spirit. Dr. Jensen has long been known as the father of holistic health and modern nutrition. He has lectured in more than two dozen countries, and counseled or taught more than 350,000 patients.

Palliative Care and End of Life Issues in Critical Care or The Energy Booster Workout

2009-01-16T19:44:00.000-08:00

Palliative Care and End-of-Life Issues in Critical Care

Author: Justine Medina
"AACN Protocols for Practice: Palliative Care and End-of-Life Issues in Critical Care sets forth the evidence-based guidelines for providing appropriate care, whether aggressively life-saving or palliative end-of-life care. The Protocols equip critical-care nurses to effectively manage the following: symptom management; family issues and intervention; withholding and withdrawing life support; communication and conflict resolution; and caring for the caregiver." Additionally, the text includes a state-of-the-science review that provides guidance to critical-care nurses while acknowledging the limited evidence-based research that exists.

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The Energy Booster Workout: Over 70 Stimulating Exercise to Relieve Your Stress and Increase Your Energy in as Little As 10 Minutes

Author: Simon Brown
The Energy Booster Workout is a complete program of fun, easy-to-follow exercises that both revitalizes and de-stresses the body—and mind—in forty-five minutes or less. This unique approach to fitness combines stretching, squeezing, pounding, rocking, and meditation with the massage of special acupressure points to give readers the best of both Eastern and Western wellness philosophies. The simple exercises, which can be performed anywhere, anytime, are perfect for all those looking for a jump-start in the morning, an energy boost after lunch, or simply to unwind after a stressful day. This program — based on Shiatsu self-massage exercises called Do-in — can be tailored to fit even the busiest schedule, with 25-minute and 10-minute selections. With appealing full-color cartoon illustrations and clear, practical text, The Energy Booster Workout is a quick, easy, and amazingly effective way to feel relaxed and energetic all day, every day.

Table of Contents:
Foreword 6
Introduction 8
Before You Start 10
Listening to your body 12
Breathing 22
Getting Ready 24
Changing your chi energy 36
Workout For One 44
Pressing hand and arm points 46
Pressing and rubbing head and face points 68
Massaging neck and shoulders 82
Working on the trunk 92
Massaging the abdomen 98
Pressing and rubbing leg and foot points 116
The Programmes 146
Programme 1 - 45 minutes 148
Programme 2 - 25 minutes 154
Programme 3 - 10 minutes 157
Workout for Two 158
Shiatsu massage 160
Now Find Out More 176
Chi energy 178
Yin and yang 182
Healthy eating 186
Glossary 189
About the author/Resources 190
Acknowledgments 192

White Knuckles and Wishful Thinking or Natures Virus Killers

2009-01-16T10:42:00.000-08:00

White Knuckles and Wishful Thinking: Learning from the Moment of Relapse in Alcoholism and Other Addictions

Author: George Manter DuWors
What's new about the second edition?

Completely revised and updated -- over 100 pages longer.

Includes "Learning from Relapse Workbook."

Includes "SPARROW" model for coping.

Student exercises for every chapter.

Recovery exercises for every chapter.

Connects spirituality and relapse.

Develops concept of "subliminal craving."

Connects moment of relapse to tools for recovery as never before.

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Written for therapists, therapists-in-training, and patients of chemical dependency treatment, a chemical dependency specialist discusses relapse itself, including a dissection of what happens and what leads up to it; the processes of denial; acceptance; and coping, including what it is and how to do it better. Annotation c. Book News, Inc., Portland, OR (booknews.com)
What People Are Saying
Claudia Black
George DuWors is one of the first clinicians to connect family of origin issues with relapse behavior. For that I thank him.
—MSW,PhD, Author of It Will Never Happen to Me and Double Duty

Lorie Dwinell
This is an extraordinarily practical and useful book, the kind that can only be written by a seasoned clinician..
—MCW,BCD, Author of After the Tears, Reclaiming the Personal Losses of Childhood

Steve Morris
There are thousands of reasons why addicts relapse -- but George DuWors has identified a common cognitive pathway that they all go through, and in doing so has given the student and practitioner new tools in the efforts to prevent relapse and enhance recovery.
—MA, Director, Addiction Studies Program, Seattle, University, Seattle, WA

Lawrence J. Lombard
At Springbrook Northwest we see many patients with a lot of education and a lot of prior treatment. DuWors' focus on the moment of relapse brings home to them that it is the chemical free mind which picks up the first drink. The concept of subliminal craving makes sense to these folks, healing sense.
—NCACII, Springbrook Northwest, Newberg, Oregon

Terry Seaholm
At last! An approach to relapse that is simple, experiential, and connected to principles of recovery. I have read and reread this book. And I have run DuWors' observation about the moment of relapse past thousands of patients. All I get is nodding heads and sheepish grins.
—CCDPIII, Lakeside Milam Recovery Centers, Tacoma, WA

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Nature's Virus Killers

Author: Mark Stengler
This book arms you and your family with weapons to defeat health-stealing viruses such as cold, flu, hepatitis, Epstein-Barr, herpes, and a platoon of others.

Table of Contents:
Acknowledgments 7
Introduction 9
Chapter 1 Viruses: Natural Born Killers 13
Chapter 2 Immune System: The Body's Virus Killer 27
Chapter 3 Herbs: Nature's Top Virus Weapons 39
Chapter 4 Digestion and Detoxification 61
Chapter 5 Nutrition: Supercharge with Food 77
Chapter 6 Hormones: Body Guards 93
Chapter 7 Vitamins and Minerals: Antiviral Agents 101
Chapter 8 Homeopathy: Placebo or Potent Virus Destroyer? 115
Chapter 9 Complementary Therapies: Acupuncture, Hydrotherapy, and the Mind-Body Connection 125
Chapter 10 Common Viral Infections and Natural Solutions 133
Recommended Reading 165
Appendix I Hydrotherapy Guidelines 167
Appendix II Herbal Medicine Guidelines 171
Appendix III Selecting a Holistic Health Practitioner 175
Notes 177
Glossary 185
Index 195

Shortness of Breath or Glumlot Letters

2009-01-15T23:41:00.000-08:00

Shortness of Breath: A Guide to Better Living and Breathing

Author: Andrew L Ries
For more than 25 years, SHORTNESS OF BREATH: A Guide to Better Living and Breathing has been a helpful tool for educating patients about chronic lung disease, specifically chronic obstructive pulmonary disease. This user-friendly book presents a wealth of pertinent information in a style the average reader can comprehend. SHORTNESS OF BREATH covers the psychological and physiological impacts of lung disease, offering suggestions on exercise programs, relaxation techniques, travel precautions, diet, and more.

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Glumlot Letters

Author: M Stanley
With wit and humor, this delightful work covers the serious matter of recovery from alcoholism. In the same way that C.S.Lewis's The Screwtape Letters taught spiritual principles, Glumlot presents a practical application of the Twelve Steps of Alcoholics Anonymous.
In letters to a fellow devil, Glumlot writes about his attempts in tempting a human away from A.A., sobriety, and recovery. He discusses meetings, sponsorship, the Big Book and the Steps in great detail, and warns that these can lead a human to "...an intractable infection of serenity by the Enemy [God]."
Audrey DeLaMarte
In a wickedly delicious parody of C.S. Lewis' Screwtape Letters, Stanley M. turns his sights on the Twelve Steps and the recovery process. The Glumlot Letters are correspondence between two devils, Twigmold and Glumlot, and the subject is tempting a human away from AA, sobriety and recovery.
Twigmold's "patient" has begun drinking to excess and he's delighted. Glumlot warns him, however, not to take heart too soon, to examine the quality of the blackouts. If the blackout "blocks the light of the Enemy," and suspends rational judgment, it is a triumph for the Lowerarchy and an excellent opportunity for Twigmold to make his appearance and make his patient feel "abandoned and utterly hopeless."
The patient, however, turns to AA and is poised on the threshold of Step Four, to Twigmold's dismay. Don't worry, says Glumlot. Convince him that he can do it by himself and that it has to be an exactly perfect "scorching and clueless" inventory.
Whatever the author aims at, he hits a bullseye, and he doesn't miss a misunderstanding about the Steps or a place where we can trip over human egoisms and fall on our recovering faces. If we've had a stumbling recovery, probably this book will show us where our problems lie.
What People Are Saying
Paul O.
Now here's something different. So much recovery literature is trite and even corny. The Glumlot Letters is well thought out, well worded and well worth reading.

Frank D.
What do other authors of 12-step books say?
I love your book!! What a great idea! I just devoured it when it was recommended to me. I went back to get another copy for my father...

Gerry McD.
What do people in the treatment profession say?
I think every AA sponsor ought to read it... everybody in treatment settings or professional staff ought to read it. It's a great piece of work.

Charles B.
What do owners of 12-step bookstores say?
This is a gem...full of humor, spiritual insights, experience. A 10-strike!

LizAnn A.
What do regular AA members say?
The real surprise was how the book improved the quality of the program I was working!

AyurVeda and Aromatherapy or The 7 Step Diabetes Fitness Plan

2009-01-15T13:38:00.000-08:00

AyurVeda and Aromatherapy: The Earth Essential Guide to Ancient Wisdom and Modern Healing

Author: Light Miller
This book integrates the ancient healing science of Ayurveda with the modern development of Aromatherapy. The authors have long term experience in clinical practice and have created a phenomenal resource for anyone who wants to use 7 Ayurveda or Aromatherapy for self-health or as a practitioner. The body-type paradigm of Ayurveda is interwoven nicely with the aromatherapeutic actions of essential oils.

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The 7 Step Diabetes Fitness Plan: Living Well and Being Fit with Diabetes, Regardless of Your Weight

Author: Sheri R Colberg
Most of the 18.2 million Americans currently living with diabetes have been advised by their doctors, or other health-care providers, that weight loss is essential for them to control their condition and stay healthy. However, the vast majority of people fail miserably at dieting, ultimately regaining the pounds they manage to lose. The latest research confirms, though, that diabetic people do not have to lose significant amounts of body fat to be healthy. The 7 Step Diabetes Fitness Plan guides people step-by-step to achieve a healthy body despite having excess body fat and diabetes or pre-diabetes—primarily by becoming physically fit. With practical information and tips on physical fitness, blood sugar balance with physical activity, nutrition, nutritional supplements, emotional fitness, diabetic medications, motivation, and more, The 7 Step Diabetes Fitness Plan gives readers the knowledge they need to prevent, reverse, and control their diabetes through fitness—and to live a long, healthy life without the need for dieting and weight loss—making this the essential diabetes fitness resource.

365 Daily Meditations for People with Diabetes or Great Physicians Rx for Childrens Health

2009-01-15T04:36:00.000-08:00

365 Daily Meditations for People with Diabetes

Author: Catherine Fest
365 Daily Meditations for People with Diabetes features one meditation foreach day of the year. This inspiring book provides people with diabetes a wayto tackle each day with a positive attitude.
Catherine Feste, B.A. (Hopkins, MN) has been a health educator for more than 20years, focusing on living with chronic disease, and has had diabetes for 40 years.

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Great Physician's Rx for Children's Health

Author: Jordan Rubin
Full of healthy recipes, advice about nutritional supplements, and timeless tips for physical fitness and emotional health, The Great Physician's RX for Children's Health is an excellent resource for raising healthy children.

This book is the ultimate guide for parents bewildered by the abundance of health advice on the market. Perhaps a young one is on the way or maybe you're just trying to raise the healthiest kids you can. No matter what your situation, The Great Physician's Rx for Children's Health will teach you how to give your children the best chance to stay away from type 2 diabetes, high cholesterol, high blood pressure, acid reflux, severe joint pain, and ill health. Complete with anecdotes, testimonials, and nutritional recipes, this book will help you set your children on a path of wholesome living.

Table of Contents:
Contents
Introduction: Offer Your Body as a Living Sacrifice....................vii
Key # 1: Teach Them to Eat to Live....................1
Key # 2: Supplement Their Diets with Whole Food Nutritional Supplements....................64
Key # 3: Introduce Your Children to Advanced Hygiene....................85
Key # 4: Condition Their Bodies with Exercise and Body Therapies....................106
Key # 5: Reduce Toxins in Their Environments....................128
Key # 6: Help Them Avoid Deadly Emotions....................156
Key # 7: Lead Them to Live Lives of Prayer and Purpose....................170
The Great Physician's Rx for Children's Health Seven-Day Plan....................176
The GPRx Resource Guide....................192
About the Authors....................213
Notes....................215

Gods Diet or Wisdom CHI Kung

2009-01-14T16:34:00.000-08:00

God's Diet: A Short and Simple Way to Eat Naturally, Lose Weight, and Live a Healthier Life

Author: Dorothy Gault McNeme
Finally, the end to fad diets!

We've all tried the impossible-to-maintain trendy diets that often deliver immediate results only to backfire the moment our vigilance wanes. God's Diet is the only diet you'll ever need. And once you become accustomed to healthy eating, this "diet" will simply become your new lifestyle. Learn the absolute way to sustained weight loss by adopting a complete, delicious, natural diet. There are no annoying calculations, no food exchanges — no fall-off-the-wagon syndrome. Dr. Gault-McNemee teaches you:
        How to trim down and improve your health and energy effortlessly
That everything you need to lose weight is at your local grocery store—no pills, powders, or shakes
How to get in the habit of choosing natural, wholesome food over gimmicky "diet" food, fast food, and food full of sugar and additives
That weight loss can be a straightforward, successful, and lasting process

God's Diet is the solution to chronic dieting because it relies on the simplest, most tried-and-true food path to health and healthy eating — one our society has chosen to ignore for decades. Just remember, if God didn't make it, don't eat it!

Library Journal
Gault-McNemee, a physician in New Mexico who had been overweight most of her life, developed this unconventional diet "knowing that there really had to be a healthy way to eat good food and feel satisfied." The result of her own struggles and of working with overweight patients in her practice, this book, which she first self-published in 1996, uses as its guideline the motto "If God didn't make it, don't eat it." In other words, we should limit our intake to what we can pick, pluck, scale, or butcher. The book argues that we are slowly killing ourselves by what we eat, especially refined sugar; another section gives case examples from the author's patients showing how effective the diet has been for them. A large part of the book is devoted to recipes; Gault-McNemee also includes lists of allowable foods, forbidden foods, and swing foods--not all good, not all bad, and to be used sparingly. Her presentation is logical, building a convincing case for this lifelong eating plan. For consumer health collections and in public libraries. [Previewed in Prepub Alert, LJ 9/1/99.]--Mary J. Jarvis, Pampa, TX Copyright 1999 Cahners Business Information.

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Wisdom Chi Kung

Author: Mantak Chia
HEALTH / MARTIAL ARTS

Wisdom Chi Kung teaches practitioners how to revitalize the brain: to repair function, increase memory, and expand capacity. Every day we use up so much of our brain’s power that we have very little left at the end of the day. By thinking or worrying too much, the brain can use up to 80 percent of the body’s entire energy reserve. Learning to stop the brain, to empty the mind from the ceaseless chatter of the “monkey mind,” and then recharge it with chi energy can increase our mental capacity, focus, and clarity.

Using the Inner Smile meditation technique, practitioners learn how to recharge the brain with chi energy in a form that is most useful. Practitioners smile and empty the mind into the lower tan tien and the organs. The organs then transform this chi energy. When the mind is empty, the energy transformed by the organs is sent back to the brain to revitalize it. This process synchronizes the left and right brain by activating and tapping in to the body’s energetic potentials. As the mind continues to empty, receive, and also enhance the transformed chi energy, it is able to open itself to connect with universal chi energies and fill the body with enhanced life force.

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 31 books, including The Inner Smile, Taoist Cosmic Healing, and the bestsellingThe Multi-Orgasmic Man.

Table of Contents:

Acknowledgments

Putting Wisdom Chi Kung into Practice

1 • Western Science Meets the Tao

2 • Wisdom Chi Kung Theory

3 • Wisdom Chi Kung Explanation

4 • Wisdom Chi Kung Practice

5 • Feeding the First and Second Brains to Increase Wisdom

6 • Clearing the Spirit to Increase Wisdom

7 • Wisdom Chi Kung Summary

Appendix: Questions and Answers about the Wisdom Chi Kung Practice

Bibliography

About the Author

The Universal Tao System and Training Center

Index
A student of several Taoist masters, Mantak Chia founded the Healing Tao System in North America in 1979 and developed it worldwide as European Tao Yoga and Universal Healing Tao. He has taught and certified tens of thousands of students and instructors from all over the world and tours the United States annually, giving workshops and lectures. He is the director of the Tao Garden Health Spa and the Universal Healing Tao training center in northern Thailand and is the author of thirty-one books, including Inner Smile, Cosmic Fusion, Sexual Reflexology, and the bestselling The Multi-Orgasmic Man.

Enchantments or Natural Treatments for Fibromyalgia

2009-01-14T06:32:00.000-08:00

Enchantments: 200 Spells for Bath & Beauty Enhancement

Author: Edain McCoy
Possess a magickal allure that is truly legendary
You have to wash your hair anyway, so why not create your own shampoo with magickal ingredients and turn a mindless chore into a powerful ritual for viewing past lives? Since before recorded time, women have performed spells using perfumes, hair brushes, mirrors, lotions, masks, and face coloring. These spells not only sought love but conferred protection, purified the spirit, opened the psychic senses, and prepared the woman for sacred ritual.
Enchantments shows you how to reclaim the conviction that beauty already exists in each of us as daughters of the Goddess. Now you can witness this magickal transformation in yourself as you make your own fertility soap, use a hair braid to attract a lover, or enact a glamour spell to draw the eyes of everyone in the room.
The companion to Edain McCoy's Bewitchments Contains 200 recipes for magickal bath salts and oils, soaps, lotions, hair products, perfumes, aromatherapy, and makeup. Offers a positive message about beauty rooted in self-confidence

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Natural Treatments for Fibromyalgia: An a to Z Guide

Author: Kenna Simmons
This unbiased, substantiated guidebook contains straight-forward data about alternative therapies, ranging from acupuncture to ayurvedic practice to malic acid supplements to St. John's Wort. It presents scientific evidence on the efficacy of each treatment.

Teach Yourself Tai Chi or Real Life Parenting of Kids with Diabetes

2009-01-13T19:31:00.000-08:00

Teach Yourself Tai Chi

Author: Robert Parry
Calm yourself with Tai Chi
Teach Yourself Tai Chi is a completeintroduction to thisancient exercise. With easy-to-followinstruction, the bookteaches you how topractice the slow, gracefulmovements and the calm,regular breathing techniques.
Robert Parry teaches Tai Chi at evening classes and at weekend and residential courses.

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Real Life Parenting of Kids with Diabetes

Author: Virginia Nasmyth Loy
Virginia Loy has been the chief engineer behind the successful management of her two sons’ diabetes for more than 12 years. Her sons, Spike and Bo Loy, have written a book to help kids growing up with diabetes, Getting a Grip on Diabetes, and now Virginia makes her own contribution to parents of children with diabetes. Virginia reveals her organized, experienced, and practical advice for helping children cope with and manage their diabetes from elementary school through college.
Virginia Nasmyth Loy is the mother of four successful and happy children. Her positive, commonsense approach to raising kids with diabetes is contagious, and she has helped numerous people become better parents. Familiar with writing about real life, she is author of Hanoi Release John Nasmyth, the story of her brother’s six and a half years as a POW in Vietnam.

Norenes Healthy Kitchen or The Four Corners Diet

2009-01-13T10:29:00.000-08:00

Norene's Healthy Kitchen: Eat Your Way to Good Health

Author: Norene Gilletz
Quick, delicious and healthy kosher cooking.
Norene Gilletz has a passion for recipes that are simple, healthy and delicious for the kosher (or not) cook. High in flavor and low in calories, they focus on good carbs, good proteins and good fats, and are made with readily available ingredients.
Norene's Healthy Kitchen is packed with chef's secrets, including easy preparation ideas, freezing tips and nutrition notes. The recipes are heart-healthy, weight-loss-friendly, smartcarb-friendly and glycemicindex-friendly. The selections are good choices for anyone on almost any diet. Recipes are suitable for the kosher kitchen, with lots of dairy-free and vegetarian options that the whole family will enjoy.
Here are samples of the more than 600 delicious recipes:

• Tabbouleh (Middle East)
• Chimichurri chicken (Argentina)
• Oriental chicken and pasta salad (Japanese influence)
• Spanakopita (Greek)
• Winter vegetable latkes
• Lemon berry mousse.
With its easy-to-follow instructions and readily available ingredients, this new cookbook brings great taste and good health to every table.

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The Four Corners Diet: The Healthy Low-Carb Way of Eating for a Lifetime

Author: Jack Goldberg
In 1996, Drs. Goldberg and O'Mara embarked on an in-depth review of the scientific literature concerning weight loss and improvements in serum lipids through diet, as well as all of the popular diets being touted at the time. Sifting through hundreds of studies, they set out to create their own diet — one based on the most proven elements and soundest data from the scientific literature. The diet they created emphasizes very low carbohydrates with normal protein amounts, using high monounsaturated fats and reducing saturated fats, eating plenty of fiber, as well as natural sources of vitamins and nutrients from a variety of vegetables and some dairy products. After first testing the diet on themselves, and both losing weight, they started a formal clinical study in moderate-to-severely obese subjects, and they and others have now tested this diet more informally with hundreds of people of varying weights and ages. The Four Corners Diet has proven to be a bold and easy plan for eating a healthy, nutritionally balanced diet at each meal, every day, for losing weight now—and keeping it off for life.

The Body Sculpting Bible Express or Entre Nous

2009-01-12T22:28:00.000-08:00

The Body Sculpting Bible Express: Women's Edition (Body Sculpting Bible Series)

Author: James Villepigu
Featuring the 21 Minute Body Sculpting Workout

Between your family, your job, and your home, going to the gym is probably the last thing you want to add to your to-do list. But if you're looking for a quick and easy way to boost your energy, get lean and fit, and feel younger, stronger, and healthier, you've found it. Here is a workout that works harder so you don't have to work longer.

From the experts that started the body sculpting phenomenon comes a workout designed to shape and tone your body in 21 minutes a day: The Body Sculpting Bible: EXPRESS--Women's Edition. Jumpstart your program with the 21-Day Challenge, then move on to the six-week EXPRESS Workouts featuring 21-minute routines just 3 days a week.

Based on the periodization principles that have made the Body Sculpting Bibles a success, EXPRESS Workouts are guaranteed to:
· Tone your abs, thighs, and arms
· Build firm and attractive muscle tone
· Eliminate body fat and inches
· Revitalize your energy
· Get you on the path towards lifelong fitness

Featuring workouts designed to work for you: All you need are dumbbells, a step or a bench, and 21 minutes a day to stay active, toned, and confident all year long.

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Entre Nous: A Woman's Guide to Finding Her Inner French Girl

Author: Debra Ollivier
Provocative and practical, lively and intelligent, Entre Nous unlocks the mystery of the French girl and the secrets of her self-possession. Why do French women always look inimitably stylish? How do they manage to sit in a café for a three-course lunch and a glass of wine...by themselves? What gives them the certainty that allows them to refuse anything-whether a man, a job, or a little black dress-that doesn't suit them perfectly?

More than just a book on fashion, Entre Nous is about the essence of French living-its observations about French women and their ways will help you take the best of all pages from the French girl's book: the page that reveals how to really enjoy life.

"Ollivier spent a decade in France and learned a thing or two about how French women cultivate that sense of being easy in one's skin...(she) helps us bridge the cultural gap."
- Seattle Times

Publishers Weekly
Most American women would agree that those Frenchies have something going on. La Femme Nikita, Catherine Deneuve, even Audrey Tatou of Amelie fame-they all possess a certain je ne sais quoi. In this cutesy pick-me-up of a book, Ollivier-an American married to a Frenchman-insists that you, too, can be glamorous, mythic and mysterious; "a star in the pantheon of feminine beauty and strength." How can American gals tap into their inner Frenchness? Ollivier lays down the law, interspersing her must-dos with sidebars detailing, for example, legendary French ladies from Josephine Bonaparte to Coco Chanel. Among Ollivier's tips: for loungewear, think silk mou-mous or padded zebra-skin mules, not baggy sweat pants; toss the Equal and use regular sugar in your coffee; and go ahead and gossip, but be discreet. Stereotypical? Peut-etre. But Ollivier's overall advice-seek beauty everywhere; accept character flaws; don't rush to define a romantic relationship-goes far beyond the realm of France and its women, and is evident in smart women the world over. (May) Copyright 2003 Reed Business Information.

Pee Wee Pilates or Chemistry of Essential Oils Made Simple

2009-01-12T13:24:00.000-08:00

Pee Wee Pilates: Essential Postpartum Exercise for Mother and Baby

Author: Holly Jean Cosner
Though she yearns for her pre-pregnancy figure, a new mother has little time to devote to exercise; attending to the needs of a newborn is a full-time job. A revolutionary postnatal fitness program, Pee Wee Pilates gives new mothers what no other fitness program or book has to date: a quick and proven method they can do at home to whip their postpartum body gently back into shape and enrich their babies at the same time. Pilates targets the areas most affected by pregnancy (abdomen, hips, lower back, and buttocks), so new moms will get results fast without having to leave homes or carve out huge chunks of time. Simultaneously, because the baby is incorporated into the Pilates movements, women get to enjoy a loving and fun interaction with their babies. Unlike other mother/baby fitness programs, however, baby is far more than just a prop; the exercises in Pee Wee Pilates are designed specifically to help foster a little one's development and attachment to mother. Developed by one of New York City's leading Pilates teachers, Pee Wee Pilates promises to be the hot new "baby and me" exercise program for new mothers everywhere.
The Tennessean
"Helps new moms get back in shape while allowing them to share time with their newborns."
Junior Pregnancy & Baby
"Provides a great way to bond with your little one as you regain your pre-pregnancy figure."
Staten Island Parent
[Cosner and Malin] combine their expertise into a revolutionary workout.

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Chemistry of Essential Oils Made Simple: God's Love Manifest in Molecules

Author: David Stewart
This solidly scientific book is anchored in scripture and easy to understand. It will give you an appreciation of both the scientific and spiritual bases of healing by prayer and anointing with oils.

The Colic Chronicles or Conditioning for Outdoor Fitness

2009-01-12T02:23:00.000-08:00

The Colic Chronicles: A Mother's Survival Guide to Calming Your Baby While Keeping Your Cool

Author: Tara Kompar
Roughly one out of five babies in the U.S. suffers from colic, and a mom can feel desperate for answers when her infant wails nonstop. The Colic Chronicles offers sweet comfort that she’s not alone, not losing her mind, and not a bad mother-on the contrary, she should win an award! As a mom who survived the colic wars, author Tara Kompare dishes out tried-and-true tips, from how to quell the desire to tackle mommy “know-it-alls” in the checkout line; to mom self-care (e.g. showering and eating in peace); to trying a host of colic-calming strategies. With short, breezy chapters-easy to read during baby’s blessed, rare snoozes-this book brims with humor and vital information, sure to be a lifesaver for countless mothers.

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Conditioning for Outdoor Fitness: Functional Exercise and Nutrition for Everyone, 2nd Edition

Author: David Musnick
The best-selling book on fitness for outdoor sports is now even better!

A new chapter on balance includes exercises for improving athletic performance as well as balance tips for seniors
Includes the latest information on strengthening the lower back, preventing back injuries, and what to do if you have a back problem
A new take-to-the-gym aerobic exercise calendar and chart
Learn key aerobic and strength training concepts to design and improve your exercise program with the updated edition of Conditioning for Outdoor Fitness. Written by a team of sports fitness experts, this book explores how each region of the body works and describes convention and functional exercises to improve your fitness and activity performance.
With new information on everything from exercising with tendonitis to footwear and orthotics, people of all fitness levels will find something to help them to the next level.

Seattle Times - Molly Martin
It will be a pity if what could be considered a quinessential Northwest training book is overlooked by many folks who aren't avid outdoors exercisers.
Everett Herald
It may be the single volume needed for conditioning techniques.
Outfitter magazine
Whether their interests are in hiking, paddling, skiing, climbing or biking, this easy to use guide will tell outdoor enthusiasts how to make the most out of their workouts. The guide book is appropriate for beginners as well as experienced outdoor adventurers.
The Register Guard
For people who don't have access to a personal trainer, Conditioning for Outdoor Fitness can serve as a handy guide.— (Eugene, OR)
Booknews
Offers a collection of exercises and key aerobic and strength training concepts incorporating functional strength and balance training. Explores how each region of the body works and describes conventional and functional exercises to improve fitness and activity performance for specific sports. Most of the 155 exercises are illustrated with b&w photos of male and female athletes. For easy cross-reference, exercises are numbered consecutively throughout and are coded by symbols identifying the sports to which they apply. Includes a section on basic principles such as nutrition and stretching, and covers special issues for women. A chapter on body posture and movement patterns incorporates the Aston-Patterning approach. Musnick is a sports medicine physician in Seattle, WA. Pierce is an athletic trainer in Bellevue, WA. Annotation c. Book News, Inc., Portland, OR (booknews.com)

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Caring for Your Child with Severe Food Allergies or Using Your Weights for Weight Loss

2009-01-11T16:21:00.000-08:00

Caring for Your Child with Severe Food Allergies: Emotional Support and Practical Advice from a Parent Who's Been There

Author: Lisa Cipriano Collins
Understanding and Learning to Live Well with Food Allergies
Considering that severe allergic reactions can be life-threatening, parents often find that protecting children can be a daunting task–trying to make sure they are safe, while still creating a sense of normalcy as they grow up.
But it can be done. Sorting the truth from the myths and misunderstandings, Caring for Your Child with Severe Food Allergies presents not only pertinent facts but, more important, it helps families cope with the emotional aspects of raising a child at risk for severe food reactions. With compassion and insight, Lisa Cipriano Collins blends her own experiences raising a child with severe peanut and tree-nut allergies with practical observations, interviews with parents, and data from recent medical studies. By learning how to reduce risks while promoting a child’s normal emotional development, parents can address the needs of their allergic child and his or her siblings, as well as their own needs–and work toward a happy, healthy family.
Caring for Your Child with Severe Food Allergies covers:
Identifying allergies
Working with schools
Restaurant and travel concerns
Encouraging independence
Finding treatment
Safety risks and solutions
Helping your child help himself
Identifying ingredients
Making an emergency kit
Finding support
Developing community awareness

Library Journal
Collins, a family therapist and the mother of a child with severe nut allergies, outlines the management of life-threatening childhood allergies and the stresses they create within the family. She presents a short, concise manual for parents and other family members and caregivers. Most of the text is devoted to providing techniques for maximizing safety and minimizing the risk of anaphylactic shock. Although brief, the book explores the emotional family context as well as the complexities of allergy management outside the home--in school settings, in restaurants, and on trips. The medical components of the book are well documented, and a short resource guide accompanies the text. Recommended for hospital/patient education libraries, consumer health collections, and appropriate social service settings.--Andy Wickens, Univ. of Washington Health Sciences Lib., Seattle Copyright 1999 Cahners Business Information.

Table of Contents:
First Encounters with a Severe Food Allergy.
Food Allergy Basics.
Keeping Your Family Healthy.
As Your Child Grows.
Branching Out: Working with Caregivers and Schools.
For Caregivers.
Resource Guide.
References.
Index.
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Using Your Weights for Weight Loss: The Fast Track to a Slimmer, Stronger, Firmer Body

Author: Sam Murphy

So you want to lose weight, shape up, and shed body fat? Then you need to be strong. I'm not talking about being strong enough to resist chocolate cake or a second portion of pizza (although that inevitably helps!) — but about physical strength, achieved by training with weights.

When we set our sights on weight loss, most of us turn to the kind of activities that get the heart pumping, like running, swimming, dance, or aerobics classes. And while there is no doubt that cardiovascular activity is an important part of the equation, resistance or strength training is the key to maximizing daily energy expenditure and fat loss — and really streamlining your body shape.

There are a lot of misconceptions about strength training out there, but rest assured that you won't end up with big, bulging muscles by strength training, nor will you lose your aerobic fitness. What you will end up with is a stronger, firmer, and slimmer body. You don't even need to go to a gym or pick up a dumbbell — it's perfectly possible to train with alternative, or even no, equipment.

This book will show you how to incorporate strength training into your fitness regime in a safe, fun, and effective way. It will also give you the information you need to make smart eating choices so that you can lose body fat without starving yourself or feeling deprived, and keep it off. You won't believe what a difference strength training will make to your weight-loss efforts, your body shape, and size.

Sam Murphy is one of the UK's leading fitness and health writers, contributing regularly to The Guardian, Top Sante, Zest, Health & Fitness, Runner's World, Healthy, and Easy Living, as well as designing fitness programs for the RealBuzz and BBC Lifestyle websites, and presenting at health and fitness expos and conferences. Sam works as a consultant to the Flora London Marathon and the Women's Running Network and is a 10-time marathon runner herself. Her previous books for Kyle Cathie are Run for Life and The Real Woman's Personal Trainer. She lives and trains in North London.

Spirit of Homeopathic Medicines or Breast Cancer

2009-01-11T07:20:00.000-08:00

Spirit of Homeopathic Medicines: Essential Insights to 100 Remedies

Author: Didier Grandgeorg
This book will be a great addition to your homeopathic library. Once you've been using homeopathics for a while, and begin to work on a deeper level with them, you'll wonder which (for instance) liver remedy is really the one you need, when there are several which might be right. This book is the book that gives the particular spiritual/psychological picture of the remedies that will let you decide. With an unbelievable insight in some 300 homeopathic medicines Didier Grandgeorge gives us in a nutshell the essence (the spirit) of these remedies.

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Breast Cancer: Cause - Prevention - Cure

Author: Fred John Harding
In 2006 the predecessor to this work, Breast Cancer "Prevention and Cure" Your Choice! was published and it received five-star ratings from Amazon UK readers. The present work replaces, updates and expands upon this book and it includes two new essential chapters that, with several hundred references, shows conclusively what causes the disease and how to prevent it. Finally the book brings to the attention of the reader news of a remarkable cure that has been discovered by two medical professors at one of America's leading Universities. The science behind the drug has proved to be sound and trials have been very successful. It brings to a conclusion three years of research and the most important book that you will ever read on the subject of breast cancer.

Fred Harding is an author and historian. He has worked in the Health & Safety Industy for nine years and is a writer of award winning software that deals with chemicals and their risks to health. With the death of a close family friend who had breast cancer, he was galvanised into action to find out more about this dreaded disease and what he has discovered is astonishing.

The 3 Hour Diet or Style and the Man

2009-01-10T19:18:00.000-08:00

The 3-Hour Diet

Author: Jorge Cruis
Fad diets -- especially low-carb diets -- do not work long-term. Just look at the science. These trendy "plans" usually end up making you fat. Why? They cause you to lose precious fat-burning lean muscle. And that slows down your metabolism and speeds up your weight gain. But with the 3-Hour Diet™ you will lose two pounds every week, starting first with belly fat.

The key is to reset your metabolism with Jorge's revolutionary Visual Timing™ formula that has already helped millions of his online clients. This secret allows you to eat anything by ensuring you automatically eat every three hours. Based on the latest science, this plan will also reduce the stress hormone cortisol, which is responsible for stubborn belly fat. No foods are off limits with the 3-Hour Diet™. It's time to lose weight and bring back the joy of eating.

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Style and the Man: How and Where to Buy the Best Mens' Clothes

Author: Alan Flusser
Alan Flusser, one of America's foremost menswear designers, knows fine clothes and where to buy them. He shares all this in his insightful and elegantly written treatise for the man interested in savvy attire. Tuck this volume into a corner of your suitcase and you'll be armed with a connoisseur's knowledge of the dos and don'ts of buying and wearing quality clothes and how much they should cost, from dinnerwear to casual sportswear. Open Style and the Man and learn about:

what to wear when you shop and why
the difference between a $395 and a $1,000 suit (and how to make sure you're getting your money's worth)
what two words to look for on a costly dress shirt's label
why the folds in a cummerbund should always be worn facing upward
how to recognize sports clothes capable of providing stylish longevity

Turn to the author's 200 favorite men's stores spanning seventeen cities in eight countries' both celebrated designer flagships and tiny shops known only to a privileged few and discover:

the little-known New York store that sells shoes that offer instant "cachet"
where the fashion set goes for the best T-shirt

In Style and the Man, Alan Flusser has created the perfect traveling companion for those men wishing to expand their sartorial knowledge as well as their wardrobe.

Hope Recovery or Explosive Running

2009-01-10T09:17:00.000-08:00

Hope & Recovery: A Twelve Step Guide For Healing From Compulsive Sexual Behavior

Author: Hazelden Foundation
A remarkable work, Hope and Recovery guides and supports the life-transforming move from self-defeating and destructive sexual behavior to healthy, affirming sexuality. This widely acclaimed contribution to addiction literature applies the Twelve Step Program of Alcoholics Anonymous to the complex problem of sex addiction.

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Explosive Running: Using the Science of Kinesiology to Improve Your Performance

Author: Michael Yessis
If you are a serious runner, you want to improve your ability to run faster and longer without injury. Many runners have bought better shoes or spent longer hours on the track trying to improve, only to end up frustrated with back and leg pain. But the secret to improving your run is simple--your stride is only as good as your physical abilities allow. Making a few simple changes in strength, flexibility, speed of movement, and technique will help you reach your genetic potential. In Explosive Running, Dr. Michael Yessis, a respected sports fitness expert, demonstrates the method he has used successfully with thousands of runners. His method consists of three overlapping steps all runners should go through in order to improve their performance and make the transition to effective, efficient, and faster running. Included are detailed discussions of the biomechanics of running, special strength exercises, stretching, troubleshooting common problems, nutrition for optimal running, and tips to maintain a running program. This book employs unique sequence photography that captures and analyzes movements that are key to a good running stride. Explosive Running will give you a much greater understanding of the sport and help you improve in a much shorter amount of time than most other books on the subject. Michael Yessis, Ph.D., is president of Sports Training, Inc., a training facility for professional athletes. He is the author of Kinesiology of Exercise and Explosive Golf and has appeared on "Today" and CNN.
Michael Yessis, Ph.D., is president of Sports Training Inc., a facility that helps professional athletes train. He is also an author and hasappeared on "Today" and "CNN News".

Girl in a Funk or Psychology Mental Health and Yoga

2009-01-09T22:15:00.000-08:00

Girl in a Funk: Quick Stress Busters (and Why They Work)

Author: Tanya Napier
Recognizing that teenagers are just as susceptible to stress as adults, this guide offers quick and easy ways to reduce tension, showing teenagers how to become productive rather than overwhelmed. Simple exercises such as deep breathing, self-acupressure, and eating vegetables can keep stress levels in check and energy levels high.

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Psychology, Mental Health and Yoga

Author: A S Dalal
Essays on Sri Aurobindo's psychological thought. The implications of yoga for mental health.

A Survivors Guide to Open Heart Surgery or Soul Healing

2009-01-09T13:14:00.000-08:00

A Survivor's Guide to Open Heart Surgery

Author: Rick Froyd
Rick and Rose Froyd have written a book virtually unlike any of the books out there about heart surgery. Rick has chronicled his own process of recovery from open-chest heart surgery focusing on the psychological impact of the procedure on himself, as well as his family. His Master's Degree in Counseling Psychology and his training as a therapist has enabled him to articulate his experience in a unique fashion that will be helpful for other heart surgery survivors and their families to read and relate to. Rose has added the important aspects of what the surgery is like for the spouse of a survivor to round out the books informative appeal.

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Soul Healing

Author: Bruce Goldberg
The author of the international bestseller Past Lives--Future Lives presents an exciting new book that describes several natural energy approaches to healing the soul, or subconscious, so that spiritual empowerment can be achieved. States Dr. Goldberg: "Soul Healing demonstrates that our life on Earth is an oportunity to let the energy of love flow through us, to enrich our lives and to heal us."

Wiccan Formulary and Herbal or Back Pain Understood

2009-01-09T01:13:00.000-08:00

Wiccan Formulary and Herbal

Author: A J Drew
If you were asked to define the word "witch," you might say that Witches are magick workers. If you were asked to define the word "Wicca," you might say that Wicca is a deep and meaningful religion shared by thousands upon thousands of people. But what would you call the combination of magick and religion? Can working magick be deep and meaningful? Can a religion work magick? Are these words the separate things they are often thought to be? This book screams the answer and that answer is not just yes but "Hell Yes!"A Wiccan Formulary and Herbal is study material for the first degree in a system of elevation described in A.J.'s last work, A Wiccan Bible. Included are: * Home remedies and herbal cures. * Recipes for incense, oils, and other brews. * Using tools of the trade. * A complete formulary. * A complete herbal reference. With a comprehensive reference section, recipes, and instruction A Wiccan Formulary and Herbal is not only a companion to A Wiccan Bible, but also a stand-alone reference that you will use and recommend with confidence.

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Back Pain Understood: A Cutting-Edge Approach to Healing Your Back

Author: Brian Hainlin
"Back Pain Understood: A Cutting-Edge Approach to Healing Your Back
In our quick-fix society, we often search for easy medical fixes. We make a diagnosis, put it in a box, and provide a medication, manipulation or surgical intervention to treat the diagnosis. Sixty million Americans who suffer with chronic pain tell us that this approach does not work.
Back pain is a major manifestation of chronic suffering, and effective treatment is based on understanding both the body and the mind. The science of medicine explores the mind-body interface. The art of medicine transforms this exploration into practical solutions.
Back Pain Understood provides an easy-to-follow format that provides practical solutions for the healthcare practitioner and patient.
Explore for yourself what Back Pain Understood can offer you:
*An understanding of chronic pain
*An understanding of the anatomy and function of the back
*An understanding of the mind-body connection
*An understanding of the many types of back pain presentations
*An understanding of multi-disciplinary treatment options
*Wonderful illustrations and photographs that complement the text
*Numerous real-life patient stories of healing"

Table of Contents:
Introduction     xv
Acknowledgments     xix
Overview of Low Back Pain
Types of Pain     3
Nociceptive Pain     3
Neuropathic Pain     4
Acute Pain     6
Chronic Pain     7
Pain and Emotion     7
Summary Points     8
Low Back Anatomy     10
The Spinal Column     10
Low Back Musculature     14
Pain-Sensitive Structures     16
Anatomical versus Physiologic Basis of Pain     18
Summary Points     19
Clinicians Who Treat Low Back Pain     21
Physicians     21
Anesthesiologist     22
Family Medicine Physician     22
Internist     22
Neurologist     23
Neurosurgeon     23
Orthopedic Surgeon     24
Pain Medicine Specialist     24
Physiatrist     24
Psychiatrist     25
Radiologist     25
Rheumatologist     25
Multispecialty Pain Center     25
Non-Physician Clinicians     26
Nurse     w26
Physical Therapist     26
Physician Assistant     26
Psychologist     27
Complementary and Alternative Medicine     27
Acupuncturist     27
Biofeedback Specialist     28
Chiropractor     28
Massage Therapist     29
Reflexologist     29
Summary Points     29
Imaging and Diagnostic Studies     30
Radiographs     30
Computed Tomography Scan     32
Magnetic Resonance Imaging     33
Myelogram     33
Discogram     35
Ultrasound     35
Bone Scan     36
Electromyography and Nerve Conduction Studies     36
Summary Points     37
Medications     39
Food and Drug Administration Approval     39
Nonsteroidal Anti-Inflammatory Drugs     40
How They Work     40
Side Effects     41
Indications in Pain Management     42
Commonly Prescribed Nonsteroidal Anti-Inflammatory Drugs     43
Muscle Relaxants     47
How They Work     47
Side Effects     47
Indications in Pain Management     48
Commonly Prescribed Muscle Relaxants     48
Narcotic Analgesics     52
How They Work     52
Side Effects     53
Indications in Pain Management     53
Commonly Prescribed Narcotic Analgesics     55
Antidepressants     58
How They Work     58
Side Effects     59
Indications in Pain Management     61
Commonly Prescribed Antidepressants: Tricyclic Antidepressants     61
Selective Serotonin Reuptake Inhibitors     63
Serotonin-Norepinephrine Reuptake Inhibitors     64
Other Antidepressants     65
Anticonvulsants     66
How They Work     66
Side Effects     67
Indications in Pain Management     67
Commonly Prescribed Anticonvulsants     67
Topical Analgesics     71
Corticosteroids     71
Summary Points     72
Non-Surgical Treatments     73
Hands-On Treatment and Exercise     73
Physical Therapy     73
Acupuncture     80
Massage Therapy     80
Spinal Manipulation     82
Biofeedback     84
Relaxation and Meditation      85
Exercises     86
Therapeutic Injections     91
Trigger-Point Injections     91
Epidural Injections     92
Selective Nerve Root Injection (Trans-Foraminal Injection)     94
Facet Injections     95
Intradiscal Electrothermal Therapy     97
Summary Points     98
Surgical Treatments     99
Medical Risks of Surgery     99
Laminectomy and Laminotomy     100
Diskectomy and Microdiskectomy     100
Spinal Fusion     104
Lumbar Disc Replacement     104
Rehabilitation Risks Following Surgery     106
Return to Full Activity     107
Pain Risks following Surgery     107
Spinal Cord Stimulation     108
Morphine Pump     109
Summary Points     111
Mind-Body and Integrative Strategies     112
Mind-Body     112
Emotions, Chemicals and Receptors     113
Emotional Processing and Chronic Pain     113=970 14$lExample 1     114=970 14$lExample 2     116
Interpreting Mind-Body Examples     120
Summary Points     121
Low Back Pain Syndromes
Lumbar Strain     125
Clinical Presentation     125
Cause of Lumbar Strain     125
Physical Examination     126
Imaging and Diagnostic Studies     126
Treatment Considerations     126
Nonsurgical     126
Surgical     127
Mind-Body Considerations     127
Illustrative Case     127
Author's Note     129
Summary Points     129
Lumbar Disc Herniation     130
Clinical Presentation     130
Cause of Lumbar Disc Herniation     134
Physical Examination     134
Imaging and Diagnostic Studies     134
Treatment Considerations     137
Nonsurgical     137
Surgical     138
Mind-Body Considerations     140
Illustrative Case     141
Author's Note     142
Summary Points     142
Lumbar Degenerative Disc Disease/Lumbar Spondylosis     143
Clinical Presentation     143
Cause of Lumbar Degenerative Disc Disease     144
Physical Examination     145
Imaging and Diagnostic Studies     146
Treatment Considerations     147
Nonsurgical     147
Surgical     148
Mind-Body Considerations     149
Illustrative Case     150
Author's Note     151
Summary Points     151
Facet Pain     153
Clinical Presentation     153
Cause of Facet Pain     155
Physical Examination     155
Imaging and Diagnostic Studies     156
Treatment Considerations     157
Nonsurgical     157
Surgical     157
Mind-Body Considerations     158
Illustrative Case     158
Author's Note     159
Summary Points     159
Lumbar Stenosis     161
Clinical Presentation     161
Cause of Lumbar Stenosis     162
Physical Examination     163
Imaging and Diagnostic Studies     164
Treatment Considerations     164
Nonsurgical     164
Surgical     165
Mind-Body Considerations     167
Illustrative Case     168
Author's Note     170
Summary Points     170
Sacroiliac Pain      171
Clinical Presentation     171
Cause of Sacroiliac Pain     172
Physical Examination     173
Imaging and Diagnostic Studies     174
Treatment Considerations     175
Nonsurgical     175
Surgical     176
Mind-Body Considerations     176
Illustrative Case     177
Author's Note     178
Summary Points     179
Myofascial Pain     180
Clinical Presentation     180
Cause of Myofascial Pain     182
Physical Examination     183
Imaging and Diagnostic Studies     183
Treatment Considerations     183
Nonsurgical     183
Surgical     185
Mind-Body Considerations     185
Illustrative Case     186
Author's Note     188
Summary Points     189
Failed-Back Syndrome (Post-Laminectomy Syndrome)     190
Clinical Presentation     190
Cause of Failed-Back Syndrome     191
Physical Examination     192
Imaging and Diagnostic Studies     192
Treatment Considerations     193
Nonsurgical      193
Surgical     194
Mind-Body Considerations     195
Illustrative Case     195
Author's Note     197
Summary Points     197
Chronic Pain Syndrome     199
Clinical Presentation     199
Cause of Chronic Pain Syndrome     200
Physical Examination     201
Imaging and Diagnostic Studies     201
Treatment Considerations     202
Nonsurgical     202
Surgical     203
Mind-Body Considerations     204
Illustrative Case     205
Author's Note     207
Summary Points     208
Closing Thoughts     209
Glossary of Terms     211
Index     227

Pharmaceutical Economics and Policy or Massage Mind and Body

2009-01-08T16:11:00.000-08:00

Pharmaceutical Economics and Policy

Author: Stuart O O Schweitzer
The pharmaceutical industry is praised as a world leader in high technology innovation and the creator of products that increase both longevity and quality of life for people throughout the world. At the same time, the industry is also criticized for its marketing and pricing practices and for its apparent anticompetitive responses to generic competition. Even its research and development priorities are criticized as being too closely driven by the goal of maximizing shareholder value, rather than the health of the public. Unfortunately, many of the critics of the industry fail to understand the complexities of the industry and its role in the nations healthcare system. This book uses the tools of economic analysis to explore the conflicting priorities and aims of the pharmaceutical industry, from both an American and worldwide perspective.
This is the second edition of a uniquely comprehensive and balanced discussion of pharmaceutical policy issues. All the chapters of the former edition have been fully re-written and extensively updated.
In addition, the book includes six new chapters on emerging topics such as the broadened role of FDA regulations and the increasing diversity of the industry. An entire chapter is devoted to the biotechnology industry and one to alternative medicines, often called "nutraceuticals." Another new chapter discusses segments of the industry that specialize in particular activities including generic drugs and drug delivery systems. The recent controversial expansion of Medicare to cover outpatient drugs is discussed in depth. The introduction is also updated to address the volatile pace of pharmaceutical innovation and how thepharmaceutical industry has responded to the emergence of managed care.

Daniel E. Hilleman
This book is the first in-depth evaluation of the economics of the U.S. and world-wide pharmaceutical industry in more than 25 years. It evaluates the pharmaceutical industry, marketing strategies of the pharmaceutical industry, the demand for pharmaceuticals, the pharmaceutical market, and interventions in the pharmaceutical market, including regulation, patient protection, new drug evaluation, and future health policy. The purpose is to explore conflicting priorities and aims of the pharmaceutical industry. This text, using an economic framework, examines the supply and demand sides of the pharmaceutical market as well as policies that attempt to alter market performance. The audience for this book is broad and will include healthcare professionals and students interested in health economics, health administration, pharmacy administration, and public policy. In addition, individuals working for healthcare regulatory agencies, pharmaceutical industry, health delivery organizations and healthcare insurance providers will find this information valuable. Highlights of the text include an in-depth discussion of pharmaceutical industry research and development practices, pharmaceutical marketing strategies, pharmaceutical pricing strategies, and patient protection issues. This book represents a worthwhile effort in discussing the economics and market forces that shape the pharmaceutical industry in the U.S. and abroad. Although some of the chapters appear to be disjointed from others, each contains useful and relevant information. The discussion of foreign regulatory affairs, foreign drug development, and pharmacoeconomic evaluations of new drugs tend to be less in-depth than otherissues. The book may have faired better if the global perspective were eliminated. Given these relatively minor detractions, the text is a welcome addition to those readers who deal with the pharmaceutical industrial and public policy issues.
Doody Review Services
Reviewer: Daniel E. Hilleman, PharmD (Creighton University School of Pharmacy)
Description: This book is the first in-depth evaluation of the economics of the U.S. and world-wide pharmaceutical industry in more than 25 years. It evaluates the pharmaceutical industry, marketing strategies of the pharmaceutical industry, the demand for pharmaceuticals, the pharmaceutical market, and interventions in the pharmaceutical market, including regulation, patient protection, new drug evaluation, and future health policy.
Purpose: The purpose is to explore conflicting priorities and aims of the pharmaceutical industry. This text, using an economic framework, examines the supply and demand sides of the pharmaceutical market as well as policies that attempt to alter market performance.
Audience: The audience for this book is broad and will include healthcare professionals and students interested in health economics, health administration, pharmacy administration, and public policy. In addition, individuals working for healthcare regulatory agencies, pharmaceutical industry, health delivery organizations and healthcare insurance providers will find this information valuable.
Features: Highlights of the text include an in-depth discussion of pharmaceutical industry research and development practices, pharmaceutical marketing strategies, pharmaceutical pricing strategies, and patient protection issues.
Assessment: This book represents a worthwhile effort in discussing the economics and market forces that shape the pharmaceutical industry in the U.S. and abroad. Although some of the chapters appear to be disjointed from others, each contains useful and relevant information. The discussion of foreign regulatory affairs, foreign drug development, and pharmacoeconomic evaluations of new drugs tend to be less in-depth than other issues. The book may have faired better if the global perspective were eliminated. Given these relatively minor detractions, the text is a welcome addition to those readers who deal with the pharmaceutical industrial and public policy issues.
Rating
2 Stars from Doody

Table of Contents:
Introduction 3
1 Pharmaceutical Industry Research and Development 21
2 Marketing Pharmaceuticals 43
3 The Demand for Pharmaceuticals 73
4 Pharmaceutical Prices 93
5 The Worldwide Market for Pharmaceuticals 113
6 Pricing Pharmaceuticals in a World Environment 117
7 The Timing of Drug Approvals in the United States and Abroad 153
8 Pharmaceutical Regulation and Cost Containment 171
9 Patent Protection 195
10 Evaluating New Drugs 207
11 Pharmaceuticals and Health Policy: A Look Ahead 225

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Massage Mind and Body: Simple Home Massage Routines for Healing and Relaxation

Author: Larry Costa
Both a straightforward reference and an inspirational photographic guide on how to give and receive a massage, Massage Mind and Body outlines how to use different types of massage for beauty, health, and relaxation, as well as highlighting the top spa techniques from around the world.
Author Biography: Larry Costa is considered an expert in the field of massage therapy. He has appeared on "The Today Show," "Live! With Regis and Kathie Lee," and "The View" and has written articles for Glamour, Cosmopolitan, New York Magazine, and The New York Times. His many celebrity clients include Julia Roberts, Cameron Diaz, Leonardo DiCaprio, and Gwyneth Paltrow.

The Fat Flush Plan or Zen Shiatsu

2009-01-08T05:10:00.000-08:00

The Fat Flush Plan

Author: Ann Louise Gittleman
Kiss cellulite goodbye!
The Fat Flush® Plan melts fat from hips, waist, and thighs in just two weeks and re-shapes your body while detoxifying your system. The Fat Flush Plan is a groundbreaking low carb/detox diet and fitness program. Fat Flush is known as the only diet program that gets rid of bloat, supports the liver, cleans up the lymph, and helps to eliminate the appearance of cellulite – for good.
An international best-seller with legions of devoted followers, The Fat Flush Plan has been featured on "The View," as well as in cover articles in Time, Glamour, Self, and many others. It is based upon essential fats (such as flax seed oil and flax seeds), balanced proteins (including eggs, meat, fish, and moderate soy) plus low-glycemic healthy carbs from fat flushing fruits and vegetables. The Plan also features “cleansing” tonics such as unsweetened cranberry juice and water, the “Long Life Cocktail,” and daily hot water and lemon juice as well as a delicious array of fat burning, water regulating, and insulin controlling herbs and spices (think cayenne, mustard, cilantro, parsley, cinnamon, and cloves).

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Zen Shiatsu: How to Harmonize Yin and Yang for Better Health

Author: Shizuto Masunaga
The basic approach of oriental medicine is to emphasize natural powers of self-cure and to evolve a therapy that is entirely in harmony with the entire organism of the patient. Shiatsu is one of the oriental medical disciplines that have made great progress in such therapy.
The common conception that shiatsu is no more than the application of strong digital pressure on single points on the body misrepresents the truth. Shiatsu is based on a full oriental medical system, which explains the human body in terms of a network of meridians through which flows an energy called Ki in Japanese. If the flow of Ki through the meridians is smooth, the person is healthy. If the flow becomes sluggish, the person falls ill. The nature of the flow is analyzed on the basis of the Chinese conception of the duality Yin and Yang into two states called Kyo and Jitsu. In the Kyo state, the flow of Ki is sluggish, and the body functions are dulled. In the Jitsu state, the flow is too rapid, and the body functions are overactive. A therapy that fails to take these states into consideration can only further retard the activity of sluggish functions and further stimulate hyperactive ones. In short, such therapy can produce no beneficial effect at all.
The way to restore the proper balance to the system of Ki energy is the subject of Zen Shiatsu, the first book on the topic ever published in the English language. In this richly illustrated work, the author thoroughly covers to-nification-sedation, meridian shiatsu (Zen shiatsu). In addition to the services he performs as a therapist, he has devoted many years of study and much effort to developing new shiatsu ideas. Zen Shiatsu is the result of allthese efforts. The inclusion of a chapter on self-shiatsu makes this an unusual and valuable book from the standpoint of people interested in home remedies.

5 Minute Massages or Vaccine

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

5-Minute Massages: Fingertip Techniques for Over 30 Common Complaints

Author: Sarah Wilson
These simple-to-learn techniques combine the best of both the Eastern and Western schools of massage therapy, including reflexology, Thai massage, Indian ayurvedic techniques, shiatsu, and acupressure. And they work in as little as five minutes! 160 color photos and detailed pressure point charts take the mystery out of massage, and offer powerful therapies to relieve more than 30 common ailments, from simple sore feet to tennis elbow, from loss of libido to pregnancy's aches and pains. With a pair of strong hands, plus the expert instruction found here, anyone can stimulate blood flow to sore, overworked muscles; increase bodily energy and mental acuity; banish stress; and even ease sinus congestion and headache.

New interesting textbook: Avancement de Votre Carrière :Concepts de Soins infirmiers Professionnels
Vaccine: The Controversial Story of Medicine's Greatest Lifesaver

Author: Arthur Allen
"A timely, fair-minded and crisply written account."—New York Times Book Review

Vaccine juxtaposes the stories of brilliant scientists with the industry's struggle to produce safe, effective, and profitable vaccines. It focuses on the role of military and medical authority in the introduction of vaccines and looks at why some parents have resisted this authority. Political and social intrigue have often accompanied vaccination—from the divisive introduction of smallpox inoculation in colonial Boston to the 9,000 lawsuits recently filed by parents convinced that vaccines caused their children's autism. With narrative grace and investigative journalism, Arthur Allen reveals a history illuminated by hope and shrouded by controversy, and he sheds new light on changing notions of health, risk, and the common good. 16 pages of illustrations.
The New York Times - David Oshinsky
The problem appears to be growing. As more children go unvaccinated in the United States, there has been a rise in vaccine-preventable diseases. Meanwhile, fewer pharmaceutical companies are now producing vaccines, citing the high cost of testing, diminishing markets and a fear of litigation. For Allen, a reversal of these trends will require something long overdue: a frank national discussion about the risks and benefits of vaccination. His splendid book is a smart place to begin.
Publishers Weekly
Vaccines are one of the most important and controversial achievements in public health. Washington-based journalist Allen explores in depth this dark horse of medicine from the first instances of doctors saving patients from smallpox by infecting them with it to the current controversy over vaccinating preteen girls against the sexually transmitted virus that causes cervical cancer. One thing becomes very clear: fear of vaccination is not a recent problem. In colonial America, inoculations against smallpox were seen by many as a means of deflecting the will of God. In the 20th century, the triumphs of the Salk polio vaccine and the eradication of smallpox may actually have led to current antivaccination movements: "as infectious diseases disappeared, in part thanks to vaccines, the risks of vaccination itself were thrown into relief." Allen's comprehensive, often unexpected and intelligently told history illuminates the complexity of a public health policy that may put the individual at risk but will save the community. This book leaves the reader with a sense of awe at all that vaccination has accomplished and trepidation over the future of the vaccine industry. 16 pages of illus. (Jan.) Copyright 2006 Reed Business Information.
Library Journal
Vaccines fighting this season's flu strain, cervical cancer, shingles, and childhood inner-ear infections have hit the news, while medical researchers, funded by Gates Foundation dollars, labor feverishly to develop vaccines against the Third World curses of tuberculosis, malaria, and AIDS. The undeniable history of disease prevention via vaccine, however, masks thousands of individual and familial tragedies, the unintended consequences of contaminated vaccines or catastrophic immune reactions. While most parents view routine inoculations as a sacred responsibility, others see a herd of Trojan horses that threaten a beloved child. Noted Washington-based journalist Allen has explored these issues in the New York Times, the Washington Post, and the Atlantic Monthly. Here, he authoritatively and objectively records the miracles, controversies, and tragedies that have accompanied the development of vaccines since Edward Jenner first combated smallpox in the 18th century. A separate chapter explores the alleged relationship between thimerosal, a vaccine preservative, and autism. This compelling narrative of the vaccine's undoubted triumphs and troubling challenges is highly recommended to serious readers interested in medicine and public health. [See Prepub Alert, LJ 9/1/06.]-Kathy Arsenault, Univ. of South Florida at St. Petersburg Lib. Copyright 2006 Reed Business Information.
Kirkus Reviews
Washington-based journalist Allen looks closely at how authorities have imposed preventive vaccination against infectious diseases and how people have responded to that imposition. He opens with a consideration of vaccination's predecessor, variolation, in which smallpox virus taken directly from the pustule of a sick patient was scratched into a healthy person's skin in the hope of producing a less severe attack. The term "vaccination" was not used until after William Jenner's 1796 experiment, which eventually led to the eradication of smallpox but also to the organization of anti-vaccine groups opposed to it for religious or health reasons. By the mid-20th-century, vaccination against smallpox was no longer needed, but American children were routinely receiving shots to prevent some eight separate diseases. Allen provides an engrossing chapter on the development of a polio vaccine and the rivalry between Jonas Salk and Albert Sabin. Equally fascinating are his accounts of how rubella (the R in the standard MMR shot) became a catalyst for change in this country's abortion laws; how an NBC-TV documentary on the dangers of whooping cough vaccine (the P in the DPT shot) affected public confidence in vaccines; and of the 1976 swine flu fiasco (some flu shot recipients subsequently suffered Guillain-Barre syndrome, a paralyzing neurological disorder). The author explores the reasons behind drug companies' growing reluctance to produce vaccines and parents' increasing hesitancy about having their children vaccinated, scrutinizing the charges that a mercury-containing preservative in vaccines causes autism. Vaccines, he reports, are now safer than ever, but public skepticism about their worthand safety is stronger than it has been in a long time. His clear, highly readable account describes the good that vaccines have done and the problems that vaccination faces. Solid, attention-holding history. Agent: Sarah Chalfant/Wylie Agency

Table of Contents:
Introduction: Vaccination and Politics     11
Origins
Experimenting on the Neighbors with Cotton Mather     25
The Peculiar History of Vaccinia     46
Vaccine Wars: Smallpox at the Turn of the Twentieth Century     70
Golden Age
War Is Good for Babies     115
The Great American Fight Against Polio     160
Battling Measles, Remodeling Society     215
Controversy
DTP and the Vaccine Safety Movement     251
No Good Deed Goes Unpunished     294
People Who Prefer Whooping Cough     327
Vaccines and Autism?     371
Epilogue: Our Best Shots     421
Acknowledgments     443
Notes     445
Index     499

Body Mind Psychotherapy or Healing with Love

2009-01-07T09:52:00.000-08:00

Body-Mind Psychotherapy: Principles, Techniques and Practical Applications

Author: Susan Aposhyan
An alternative therapy bringing both emotional and physical processes into the therapeutic process.Body-Mind psychotherapy takes the basic tools of mind-body integration (such as body awareness, breath, touch, and movement) and joins them with an awareness of emotional development. The key techniques of this somatic approach are presented. Any therapist interested in alternative methods of practice will benefit from the skills and techniques presented here.
Author Biography: Susan Aposhyan lives in Boulder, Colorado.

See also: AgeLess Body Timeless Mind or Reiki with Gemstones
Healing with Love: A Breakthrough Mind/Body Medical Program for Healing Yourself and Others

Author: Leonard Laskow
Healing with Love presents a highly regarded physician's practical, step-by-step program that shows how to turn on the power of our whole beings-hands, heart, and higher consciousness-to heal ourselves and others. Here are the extraordinary and learnable techniques that have transformed live around the world.
"Love is truth and beyond sentiment. It is the ultimate healer. Healing with Love offers practical insight into the mechanics of restoration of wholeness. I highly recommend it."-Deepak Chopra, M.D., author of Unconditional Love, Quantum Healing, and Perfect Health
"Unafraid to engage his psychic as well as his analytic abilities in the quest of helping his patients, Dr. Laskow's well-documented Healing with Love offers noninvasive techniques that consciously invoke the healing powers of love. I highly recommend it for those in the health professions and the public."-Dolores Krieger, Ph. D., R.N., author of Therapeutic Touch: How to Use Your Hands to Heal
"Everyone talks about lobe as a healing force. Dr. Laskow's book is the first to give a broad variety of excellent exercises for personal experience of the power of love as a healing force."-C. Norman Shealey, M.D., Ph. D., founder and director, Shealy Institute; founding president, American Holistic Medical Association
"Healing with Love is a marvelous blend of ancient and contemporary esoteric healing concepts and techniques that will have an awesome impact on any individual treading the path of the healer, whether for self-healing or for the healing of others."-W. Brugh Joy, M.D., author of Avalanch: Heretical Reflections onthe Dark and the Light and Joy's Way: A Map for the Transformational Process
"A new medicine is in the making, a form of healing that emphasizes the power of human consciousness. Because legitimate science stands behind this development, it will not go away but demands our full attention. Dr. Leonard Laskow is a 'real doctor' who is one of the architects of this mind-based medicine. In this book he describes the healing power of love, unity, and wholeness. If you think these concepts are merely 'soft science' or 'new age fluff', this book may change your mind. An important contribution!"-Larry Dossey, M.D., author of Meaning and Medicine, Recovering the Soul, Beyond Illness, and Space, Time and Medicine

Table of Contents:
Acknowledgments xiii
How to Use this Book xv
Healing and Love: An Introduction to Holoenergetic Healing 1
Part 1
1. A Healer's Journey 15
2. The Subtle Energies of Healing 28
3. Love and Holoenergetic Healing 53
4. The Breath of Healing 80
Part 2
5. Recognition--Rational Knowing 115
6. Recognition--Intuitive Knowing 133
7. The Observer Self 166
8. Resonance 177
9. Release 194
10. Reformation 211
Part 3
11. Putting It All Together 227
12. Holoenergetic Healing, Step by Step 233
13. Implications for the Future 249
Resources 255
Appendixes 277
Bibliography 323
Index 327

The Triathletes Guide to Run Training or Sacred Plant Medicine

2009-01-06T21:51:00.000-08:00

The Triathlete's Guide to Run Training

Author: Ken Mierk
Many multisport athletes employ traditional training methods, ignoring technique while relying on volume and intensity of workouts to improve results. Renowned coach Ken Mierke has coached nine national multisport champions and placed 28 multisport athletes on Team USA. His research proves that athletes who achieve optimal technique show a remarkable difference not just in performance, but also in endurance. In this book he shows runners how to use the body's natural shock-absorption system to dramatically reduce impact stress and keep their training injury-free. By maximizing both conditioning and technique, as detailed in this book, runners can become faster, stronger, and more efficient athletes.

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Sacred Plant Medicine: The Wisdom in Native American Herbalism

Author: Stephen Harrod Buhner
NATIVE AMERICA / HERBALISM

“The first in-depth analysis of the processes used by Native Americans to communicate with the plant world for the purposes of healing human illness. It is a work long overdue by an author who himself ‘talks’ with plants as Native Americans have always done.”
WILLIAM S. LYON, author of The Encyclopedia of Native American Healing and Black Elk: The Sacred Ways of a Lakota

“Buhner articulates the sacred underpinnings of the herbal world and deep ecology as only a real ‘green man’ can.”
DAVID HOFFMANN, author of Medical Herbalism

As humans evolved on Earth they used plants for everything imaginable--food, weapons, baskets, clothes, shelter, and medicine. Indigenous peoples the world over have been able to gather knowledge of plant uses by communicating directly with plants and honoring the sacred relationship between themselves and the plant world. Because they locate their consciousness in the heart, they are able to use the intelligence of the heart to merge their consciousness with the consciousness of any living organism.

In Sacred Plant Medicine Stephen Harrod Buhner looks at the long-standing relationship between indigenous peoples and plants and examines the techniques these cultures use to communicate with the plant world. He explores the sacred dimension of plant and human interactions--a territory where humans experience communications from plants as expressions of Spirit. For each healing plant described in the book, he presents medicinal uses, preparatory guidelines, and ceremonial elements such as prayers and medicinesongs associated with the use of the plant.

STEPHEN HARROD BUHNER is an Earth Poet and senior researcher for the Foundation for Gaian Studies. He lectures throughout the United States on herbal medicine, the sacredness of plants, and the intelligence of nature. He is the author of nine works of nonfiction and one book of poetry, including The Secret Teachings of Plants and the award-winning The Lost Language of Plants.

Table of Contents:
Acknowledgments

Foreword by Brooke Medicine Eagle

Preface to the New Edition

Preface to the First Edition

1    The Sacred and the Earth

2    To Be Healed by the Earth

3    Visions of Sacred Plant Medicine

4    The Sacred Song of a Plant

5    Making Sacred Relationship with Plants

6    Healing in a Sacred Manner

7    Digging for Medicine: The Wildcrafting of Medicinal Plants

8    Making Plants into Medicine: The Technology of Herbalism

9    Ceremony: Making Deeper Relationship with Plants

10   Four Sacred Plants of the Rocky Mountain Region:
         Their Sacred Qualities and Uses as Medicine

11   A Short Compendium of Plants and Their Sacred Uses

12   The Birth of Gaia

Appendix: Wildcrafting Ethics and Guidelines
                     by the Rocky Mountain Herbalists’ Coalition

Notes

Suggested Readings and Herbal Apprenticeship Programs

Index
Stephen Harrod Buhner is an Earth poet and theaward-winning author of ten books on nature, indigenous cultures, the environment, and herbal medicine. He comes from a long line of healers including Leroy Burney, Surgeon General of the United States under Eisenhower and Kennedy, and Elizabeth Lusterheide, a midwife and herbalist who worked in rural Indiana in the early nineteenth century. The greatest influence on his work, however, has been his great-grandfather C.G. Harrod who primarily used botanical medicines, also in rural Indiana, when he began his work as a physician in 1911.

Stephen's work has appeared or been profiled in publications throughout North America and Europe including Common Boundary, Apotheosis, Shaman's Drum, The New York Times, CNN, and Good Morning America.

A Womans Book of Yoga or Mediterranean Women Stay Slim Too

2009-01-06T11:49:00.000-08:00

A Woman's Book of Yoga: Embracing Our Natural Life Cycles

Author: Machelle M Seibel
Interest in yoga is at an all-time high, especially among women. Whether readers wish to begin the practice or are already involved in yoga, this innovative book will help them understand the unique benefits yoga provides for a woman's health and mental well-being.

The authors lead women of all ages through the health and life cycles specific to females by illustrating the spiritual and physical advantages of Kundalini yoga, as taught by yoga master Yogi Bhajan. Hari Khalsa applies ancient wisdom to explain how to determine and enhance one's own special relationship with the mind, body, and soul. Using his expertise on women's health issues, Dr. Siebel reveals the scientific basis for yoga's positive effects on the brain. Together, Dr. Siebel and Hari Khalsa create a dialogue of spiritualism and science, elucidating how every woman can reap the rewards of yoga for a lifetime.
Author Biography: Machelle M. Siebel, M.D., is a reproductive endocrinologist at the Fertility Center of New England and a clinical professor of gynecology and obstetrics at Boston University School of Medicine. He is an expert in alternative and nutritional approaches to gynecology.

Hari Kaur Khalsa is one of the most respected Kundalini yoga and meditation teachers in the world, and has created specialized yoga programs for pregnant women, senior citizens, and youngsters. She lives in the Boston area.
Library Journal
These two titles explain how women can use yoga to help deal with unique female health issues as well as to relieve stress and improve the quality of their lives. In A Woman's Book of Yoga, gynecologist Seibel and yoga teacher Khalsa introduce readers to Kundalini yoga, which emphasizes the feminine energy of creation and the relationship among mind, body, and soul. Photographs illustrate the various exercises, and the text addresses such topics as menstruation, sexuality, childbearing, menopause, food and digestion, self-healing, and natural beauty. The text can be rather mystical, discussing moon centers, chakras, and "the ten bodies," so readers must pay close attention because the authors refer to these concepts when explaining how to breathe and meditate and how to perform poses and postures. An optional choice for larger collections. Written by expert yoga writer Sparrowe and leading yoga instructor Walden, The Woman's Book of Yoga and Health is less mystical than A Woman's Book of Yoga and may be a more comfortable choice for beginners, thanks to its conversational style. The authors focus on Iyengar yoga, which emphasizes precise alignment and provides modifications (props like blocks, bolsters, and straps) for beginners and less flexible women. Photographs demonstrate the exercises, including modifications; the benefits of each movement, as well as cautions, are indicated. The topics covered include the menstrual cycle, the immune system, eating disorders, childbearing, back care, headache relief, depression, menopause, digestion, osteoporosis, and the heart. Highly recommended for all libraries supporting women's health.-Samantha Gust, Niagara Univ. Lib., NY Copyright 2003 Cahners Business Information.

Look this: Quick Fit or Vaccines
Mediterranean Women Stay Slim, Too: Eating to Be Sexy, Fit, and Fabulous

Author: Melissa Kelly
For centuries, Mediterranean women—from classic beauty Helen of Troy to our own "reel"-time goddess Sophia Loren—have known the secret of healthy eating, living, and being. Mediterranean women have long embraced a natural vitality, sensual earthiness, grace, and warmth that allows them to be authentically themselves, to live long, spiritually rewarding—and thin!—lives, freed from empty calories, empty diet promises, impossible standards, and a "say no to food" mentality.

Thanks to the influence of cooking lessons in her Italian grandmother's kitchen, Melissa Kelly, co-owner and executive chef of Primo Restaurant, revels in sharing how every woman can extract the essence of the Mediterranean spirit and make it uniquely her own. From the cuisines of the Mediterranean and the Middle East, women learn how to maintain a healthy weight even as they discover and delight in the Mediterranean approach to food: the joy of the colors, textures, aromas, and flavors.

In addition, science now confirms that eating the Mediterranean way, getting most of the fat in your diet from olive oil instead of from meat and other sources of animal fats, is heart-healthy, immune-boosting . . . and, yes, slimming, too!

Mediterranean is a way of living, a celebration of family and togetherness woven with pleasure, laughter, and sensual delight. Flavor, variety, abundance, love of family, and soulful adventure are what Mediterranean women embody. Chef Kelly helps women bring these traditional qualities of Mediterranean hearth and health into their own homes.

Overflowing with a cornucopia of more than one hundred diverse and mouth-watering recipes,as well as a detailed menu planner, Mediterranean Women Stay Slim, Too gives women delicious food to eat in the context of an easy-to-follow plan. While sampling everything from traditional Hummus to Quick-Cooked Salmon with Fall Vegetable Pistou, to exploring the complex and satisfying layering of flavors in Prosciutto, Fennel, and Pear Salad with Persimmon Vinaigrette, you'll join women in enjoying the timeless, artful Mediterranean way of eating well and living a long, sensuous, beautiful life. Opa!

Billion Dollar Smile or Handbook for Mortals

2009-01-06T00:48:00.000-08:00

Billion Dollar Smile: A Complete Guide to Your Extreme Smile Makeover

Author: Bill Dorfman
Billion Dollar Smile by "America's Dentist" is the ultimate, extreme, end-all guide for anyone-including dentists-on a quest to create whiter, brighter, and more beautiful smiles.

New interesting book: Commanders Palace New Orleans Cookbook or Sake Handbook
Handbook for Mortals: Guidance for People Facing Serious Illness

Author: Joanne Lynn
Handbook for Mortals is warmly addressed to all those who wish to approach the final years of life with greater awareness of what to expect and greater confidence about how to make the end of our lives a time for growth, comfort, and meaningful reflection. Written by Drs. Joanne Lynn and Joan Harrold and a variety of experts from nursing, hospice, counseling, and the arts, this book provides equal measures of practical information and gentle insight. Readers will learn what decisions they will need to face, where to look for help, how to ease pain and other symptoms, what to expect with specific diseases, and how the health-care system operates. Equally important to this practical information are the personal stories included here of how people have come to terms with dying, faced their fears, and made important choices.
From down-to-earth advice on how to talk to your doctor to inspiring quotes from such writers as W. H. Auden, Jane Kenyon, and others, Handbook for Mortals encompasses the needs of both the body and the spirit in our final years.

ForeWord Magazine - P.C. Voice
In tackling this tough and touchy subject, the doctors manage to avoid the sugary sweetness of false hope while offering down-to-earth, encouraging advice of how to deal with a life-threatening illness.... Without telling anyone what they have to do, the authors provide paths based on their own and actual patients' experiences to follow, should one wish.... If death has become more real through a serious illness—whether for oneself or another—here is nicely-written guiding light through the tunnel of fear, confusion and grief that such a diagnosis brings.
Lisa Stepp
As we are living and dying in the information age, patients and family members often wish to increase their awareness regarding issues related to end of life. In this text the authors eloquently speak to all of us in regard to the experience of serious and terminal illness. The directness of their style gives a personal feel to the information, as do the very personal stories that are shared. The poetry and pictures are moving and cathartic. According to the authors, the purpose is to guide individuals faced with serious illness and death through this very human experience. The authors provide practical and reassuring information that we will all need at one time or another. As physicians, the authors bring the compassion expected from a physician as well as a wealth of knowledge and experience to this topic. The information is appropriate for family members, loved ones, patients, and caregivers. As our modern medical technology continues to change the way we live and die, our need grows even stronger for direction in managing difficult emotions and decisions at the end of life. All facets of end of life care from how to talk with your physician to the specifics of planning ahead for special circumstances are covered in this text. Truly, this is a compassionate yet direct explanation of what to expect and how to deal with changes during this time. The authors address the issue of addiction versus tolerance and addiction head on. This text is the most comprehensive to be found on this topic. Most of the literature available to date regarding end of life issues have been very clinical in their focus; however, this text is aptly named a handbook for all -- clinicians and laypersons -- can benefit from this book.
Doody Review Services
Reviewer: Lisa Stepp, PhD, RN, APN, AOCN, CRNH (Private Practice)
Description: As we are living and dying in the information age, patients and family members often wish to increase their awareness regarding issues related to end of life. In this text the authors eloquently speak to all of us in regard to the experience of serious and terminal illness. The directness of their style gives a personal feel to the information, as do the very personal stories that are shared. The poetry and pictures are moving and cathartic.
Purpose: According to the authors, the purpose is to guide individuals faced with serious illness and death through this very human experience.
Audience: The authors provide practical and reassuring information that we will all need at one time or another. As physicians, the authors bring the compassion expected from a physician as well as a wealth of knowledge and experience to this topic. The information is appropriate for family members, loved ones, patients, and caregivers. As our modern medical technology continues to change the way we live and die, our need grows even stronger for direction in managing difficult emotions and decisions at the end of life.
Features: All facets of end of life care from how to talk with your physician to the specifics of planning ahead for special circumstances are covered in this text. Truly, this is a compassionate yet direct explanation of what to expect and how to deal with changes during this time. The authors address the issue of addiction versus tolerance and addiction head on.
Assessment: This text is the most comprehensive to be found on this topic. Most of the literature available to date regarding end of life issues have been very clinical in their focus; however, this text is aptly named a handbook for all:clinicians and lay persons:can benefit from this book.
Library Journal
Designed for caregivers as well as patients, this book combines insights and inspiration with practical information and sensible suggestions for coping with critical, debilitating illnesses and the attendant problems such as accepting a new lifestyle, controlling pain, getting help, deciding on medical treatment, and enduring a loss. The death of a child, sudden death as the result of an accident, and similarly atypical instances are discussed briefly. Throughout, there are poignant excerpts from literature and case descriptions. Appendixes list organizations and sources of further information or assistance. Constance Joness R.I.P.: The Complete Book of Death and Dying (HarperCollins, 1997), which includes statistics, varying cultural practices, and more information resources, covers the topic more comprehensively. Nevertheless, this handbook, edited by the director of the Center To Improve Care for the Dying (http://www.gwu.edu/~cicd), exudes a compassion and warmth that will appeal to individual readers.Margaret Norden, Marymount Univ. Lib., Arlington, VA
Kirkus Reviews
A clear guide and a steadying hand for those with a life-threatening illness: medical, emotional, spiritual—and above all, practical—help for day-to day living. Lynn (director of the George Washington Medical School Center to Improve Care of the Dying) and Harrold (a fellow at the National Cancer Institute) have abundant experience and it shows here. They clarify and articulate the issues and concerns, physical and otherwise, that come with facing death. First and foremost, "If you have been pursuing all sorts of treatments and technology that are uncomfortable, how do you know when to let go of these and make different plans for how to spend the rest of your life?" From this starting point, the authors are able to help readers create their own approaches to a period of life when the duration and timing are unpredictable, but a singular opportunity exists for growth and finding peace. Lynn and Harrold go on to consider practicalities at length and in depth, from helping families make decisions as a unit to finding community support services, communicating with physicians, and controlling pain and other disturbing symptoms. When the end is in sight, the authors again first provide a focus: "How do you handle the urgent need to find meaning for yourself in what is soon to be a completed life?" Then, practical help abounds: among the issues, plans that must be made ahead, decisions to forgo medical treatment, and hastening death. Lynn and Harrold's discussion of assisted suicide is a model of sensitive, knowledgeable medical care. Coping with the events near death, enduring loss, and help with some specific situations (loss of children among them) receive the sameilluminating discussion. An up-to-date resource list rounds out this guide. An unflinching look at the painful tasks and opportunities for growth that accompany the end of life; coupled with invaluable help for completing them. .

Rating
5 Stars! from Doody

Table of Contents:
Foreword
Introduction
1 Living with serious illness
2 Enduring and changing
3 Finding meaning
4 Helping family make decisions and give care
5 Getting the help you need
6 Talking with your doctor
7 Controlling pain
8 Managing other symptoms
9 Learning about specific illnesses
10 Planning Ahead
11 Forgoing Medical Treatment
12 Hastening Death
13 Coping with events near death
14 The dying of children
15 Dying suddenly
16 Enduring loss
17 Additional resources
Acknowledgments
Index

Emotional Healing Through Mindfulness Meditation or Dr Atkins Boxed Set

2009-01-05T15:46:00.000-08:00

Emotional Healing Through Mindfulness Meditation: Stories and Meditations for Women Seeking Wholeness

Author: Barbara Miller Fishman
Explores how women can heal deep emotional pain through a new therapeutic approach that combines mindfulness meditation with psychotherapy.
• Includes 8 vivid stories of women overcoming great emotional pain and life obstacles through Mindfulness Psychotherapy.
• Each story is followed by a discussion and a relevant mindfulness meditation.
• Guided meditations are included on an accompanying 60-minute CD.
As a result of her years of working with women as a psychotherapist, Barbara Miller Fishman developed the discipline of Mindfulness Psychotherapy--a combination of mindfulness meditation and psychotherapy that, taken together, describe a path toward wholeness. Now she presents the integration of her life's work through the poignant stories of eight women--all faced with critical decisions and tough life circumstances--and how they used Mindfulness Psychotherapy to attain greater levels of peace and well-being.
The author offers a radical shift in a woman's relationship to life. Readers will discover the importance of naming a life problem, accepting the "is-ness" of it, developing a matter-of-fact curiosity, and exploring the mind/body reactions that we call emotional pain. The path continues as the reader creates an observing self and discovers the deep compassion that ultimately heals. Once learned, these six awareness practices can be used to face difficult situations, discover self-acceptance, and release the love needed to reside fully in one's whole self.

Table of Contents:
Emotional Healing through Mindfulness Meditation
Stories and Meditations for Women Seeking Wholeness
Acknowledgments

Foreword

Preface

Introduction
The Only Way Out Is Through
One
How Tanya Found Her Song
A Meditation on Finding the Stillness

Two
Kate's Loving Addiction
A Meditation on Cultivating Awareness

Three
Sex, Fantasy, and a Married Woman Named Laura
A Meditation on the Thinking Mind

Four
Maria
A Meditation on Equanimity and the Judging Mind

Five
How Nancy Gave Birth to a Healer
A Meditation on Seeing through the Lens of Impermanence

Six
Strawberries
A Meditation on the Nature of Self
Seven
Mae Is Changing the World
A Meditation on Anger

Eight
Harriet's Love Story
A Meditation on Loving Kindness

Nine
Marcia Wants to Live until She Dies
A Meditation on Letting Go

Epilogue

Notes

Bibliography

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Dr. Atkins' Boxed Set: Dr. Atkins' New Diet Revolution: New Diet Cookbook: New Carb Gram Counter

Author: Robert C Atkins
Dr. Atkins' New Diet Revolution 2002 Revised Edition, Dr. Atkins' New Diet Cookbook and Dr. Atkins' New Carbohydrate Gram Counter are included in this three book package.

Tu el manual de instrucciones or Complete Cancer Cleanse

2009-01-05T03:45:00.000-08:00

Tu, el manual de instrucciones: Una guia al cuerpo que te hara mas joven y sano

Author: Michael F Roizen
Esta guía tiene las respuestas que necesitas
para convertirte en un experto de tu propio cuerpo

¿Qué tan bien conoces tu cuerpo? Entre tu espejo de cuerpo entero y las clases de biología en el bachillerato, lo más probable es que creas que sabes mucho sobre el cuerpo humano. Pero aunque vivimos en una época en la que estamos tan obsesionados con nuestros cuerpos como con los peinados de los famosos, la realidad es que muchos sabemos muy poco acerca de lo que se mueve, se revuelve y palpita en el interior de este milagroso sistema de anatomía. Cuando se trata de longevidad y calidad de vida, es importante entender los sistemas internos para saber llevar una vida más saludable, más joven y mejor.

Tú: El Manual de Instrucciones reta tus ideas preconcebidas de cómo funciona y envejece el cuerpo humano. Aprenderás sobre todos los sistemas y órganos que bombean la sangre, digieren los alimentos y nos permiten recordar información clave. Descubrirás cómo empiezan las enfermedades y cómo afectan al cuerpo, y encontrarás recomendaciones sobre cómo prevenir y vencer los estados que amenazan tu calidad de vida.

Esta guía incluye consejos sobre ejercicios, normas nutricionales, cambios sencillos en tu estilo de vida y enfoques alternativos, y ofrece un método fácil y completo para cambiar tu vida y así ahuyentar el envejecimiento. Además, te ofrece La Dieta del Manual de Instrucciones -- un plan de alimentación diseñado con un solo objetivo en mente: ayudarte a vivir una vida más joven.

¡Bienvenido a tu cuerpo! ¿Por qué no entras y le das un vistazo?

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Complete Cancer Cleanse: A Proven Program to Detoxify and Renew Body, Mind, and Spirit

Author: Cherie Calbom
Cherie Calbom, "The Juice Lady," therapist John Calbom, and Michael Mahaffey, a twenty-year cancer survivor, present a unique, multi-disciplinary approach to fighting cancer.

Reiki Fire or Obsessive Compulsive Disorders

2009-01-04T18:43:00.000-08:00

Reiki Fire: New Information about the Origins of the Reiki: A Complete Manual

Author: Frank Arjava Petter
The origin of Reiki has come to be surrounded by many stories and myths. The author, a Reiki master practicing in Japan, traces the origins in a new light following the path of Usuisan back in time through meetings with his descendants and climbing the holy mountain of his enlightenment. In addition Reiki Fire is an excellent Reiki textbook, fresh and rousing in its spiritual perspective and depicts the teaching of life energy in its original sense.

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Obsessive-Compulsive Disorders: A Complete Guide to Getting Well and Staying Well

Author: Fred Penzel
Morbid obsessions with sex or germs or with one's appearance, and uncontrollable compulsions to hoard objects, to check and recheck locks, or to pull one's hair are just a few of the symptoms of Obsessive-Compulsive Disorders. Problems such as these afflict over ten million Americans. Many suffer in isolation, not knowing that their disorder has a name, how to seek help, or how to help themselves.
Now Dr. Fred Penzel, a psychologist with over eighteen years experience in treating Obsessive-Compulsive Disorders, has written a book to help this group of sufferers, their families, and those who would help them. In Obsessive-Compulsive Disorders, Dr. Penzel discusses the entire spectrum of these disorders, from the classic form characterized by intrusive, repetitive, and often unpleasant thoughts, to body dysmorphic disorder ("imagined ugliness"), trichotillomania (compulsive hair pulling), compulsive skin picking, and nail biting. Dr. Penzel takes the reader through each step of the most effective behavioral therapies, detailing how progress is made and how to avoid relapse. He also offers a completely up-to-date discussion of medication—how medication is used as part of the overall treatment, its effect on pregnancy, how to choose the best medicine, and how to know if it is working. In addition, Dr. Penzel discusses the treatment of children with these disorders, offers helpful advice for the families of sufferers, and lists sources of help and information (including the latest sites on the Internet). The book also includes a useful appendix that features symptom checklists for each of the OC spectrum disorders, the DSM-IV diagnostic descriptions, a reading list, and a glossary.
Obsessive-Compulsive Disorders is the most complete guide ever written about this family of perplexing problems. Its practical, accurate, and up-to-the-minute information gives those with OC Disorders all they need to know to get well and stay well.
About the Author:
Fred Penzel, Ph.D., has been dedicated to the treatment of obsessive-compulsive disorders since 1982. He is a frequent contributor to the newsletters of both the Obsessive-Compulsive Foundation and the Trichotillomania Learning Center, and is the only psychologist to sit on the Science Advisory Boards of both organizations. He is the Executive Director of Western Suffolk Psychological Services in Huntington, New York.
Library Journal
People with obsessive-compulsive disorder (OCD) suffer from excessive concerns about germs, appearance, or the possibility of doing harm to themselves or others. To combat these fears, they develop rituals such as checking and rechecking locks, hoarding goods, washing constantly, or pulling out hair. A conservative estimate is that one in 40 adults is afflicted with OCD, which until recently was considered almost untreatable. However, new antidepressants and behavioral therapy techniques have led to great improvements in the condition of sufferers of this biologically based illness. Psychologist Penzel has written a do-it-yourself guide that outlines in great detail procedures for a self-administered program of behavioral therapy. While it seems doubtful that such a program would be of much use to anyone as seriously disabled as some of the people described here, Penzel reminds us that many sufferers either won't seek help or can't obtain it because they are poor or live in an area underserved by the medical community. He even discusses programs that provide medications to people who can't afford them. For those of us out in the boondocks, a book on mental health acknowledging that many sufferers have, at most, only a general practitioner to whom they can turn is most welcome. This title is the most useful of the recent books on OCD and is highly recommended to all public libraries. Baer (psychology, Harvard Medical Sch.) presents a more narrowly focused work that concentrates on those whose primary problem is disturbing thoughts. It covers much the same ground as Penzel's work but in less detail. While The Imp of the Mind would make a useful addition to larger public libraries, Ian Osborn's Tormenting Thoughts and Secret Rituals: The Hidden Epidemic of Obsessive Compulsive Disorder (Pantheon, 1998) is a better companion to Penzel's title and should be a higher purchase priority.--Mary Ann Hughes, Neill P.L., WA Copyright 2000 Cahners Business Information.
What People Are Saying
Michael A. Jenike
Dr. Fred Penzel is a colleague whose work I have appreciated for almost two decades. He is always willing to help patients in need and will go the extra mile, and I often refer patients to him knowing that they will get excellent care. His book represents a comprehensive summary of OCD and related disorders. Topics include modern treatment aspects as well as discussions of biology, genetics, coping with these disorders, recovery and acceptance, family issues, rating scales, and many other pertinent subjects. Since he is a very experienced behavior therapist, this part of the book will be exceedingly helpful to patients and their families. I highly recommend this book to patients and their family members, and professionals who do not have Dr. Penzel's vast experience will find his discussions and recommendations useful as well.

Ian Osborn
Obsessive-Compulsive Disorders is the most comprehensive, yet highly readable, book out yet on the group of tormenting disorders that includes OCD, Body Dysmorphic disorder, Trichotillomania, and nail biting. These disorders are dealt with collectively, chapter by chapter, as theory, psychotherapy, medications, childhood cases, family involvement, self-help, and recovery are discussed. The richly detailed material on behavior therapy for the OCDs is worth the price of the book by itself. Dr. Penzel takes the reader into his office for an in-depth, sympathetic discussion about a subject he knows from start to finish. This book will be treasured by professionals and patients alike, all those who want a comprehensive, clinically-oriented resource on OCD and OCD-like disorders. A terrific achievement.

Christina Pearson
Working in the vastly under-recognized and misunderstood arena of the Body-Focused Disorders, such as Trichotillomania (compulsive hair pulling), Skin Picking, Nail Biting and Body Dysmorphic Disorder, I am deeply pleased to see Dr. Penzel's book go to press. It will be a turning point for many, not only the sufferers of these OCD spectrum conditions, but for the therapeutic professionals that struggle to heal them. It's clarity, applicability and compassion are a refreshing approach to disorders that have caused such depths of suffering few can imagine. In my own life, if I had access to this book many years ago, it well could have helped me realize my teenage goals of becoming a doctor, instead of dropping out and hiding from society, desolately trapped within a behavioral prison with bars forged of compulsion.
—(Christina Pearson, Founder and Executive Director of the Trichotillomania Learning Center, Inc.)

A Special Kind of Brain or Joslin Diabetes Healthy Carbohydrate Cookbook

2009-01-04T07:42:00.000-08:00

A Special Kind of Brain: Living with Nonverbal Learning Disability

Author: Nancy Russell Burger
Sharing the experience of bringing up a child with nonverbal learning disability (NLD), this book offers advice on subjects ranging across diagnosis and therapy, children's interaction with each other, suitable activities for a child with NLD and how to discuss NLD with children. This book will reassure, advise and inform parents and professionals who work with children with NLD.

Table of Contents:
Foreword 9
1 What's the matter with Jimmy? 15
2 The diagnosis an dealing with it 29
3 At home : parenting the NLD child 44
4 Managing inflow : the kid in the candy store 58
5 Persever-what? 71
6 Socialization : it's a jungle out there 86
7 Teaching social skills 98
8 Activities for the NLD child 112
9 NLD at school : working with the system 124
10 Discussing NLD with your child 144
11 Living with NLD every day 156
12 Changes in routine and moving - a four-letter word 170
13 Getting involved 187
14 Seeking outside help for your NLD child 196
15 Looking ahead 208

New interesting textbook: The Reagan I Knew or The Rebel
Joslin Diabetes Healthy Carbohydrate Cookbook

Author: Bonnie Sanders Polin PhD
In response to a major movement in diabetes treatment, recipes low in animal protein and saturated fat that give you the nutrition you need to stay healthy and energetic
During the last decade, major changes in the approach to dietary treatment of diabetes have occurred. Today it is widely recognized that people with diabetes can enjoy a high-carbohydrate meal plan low in animal proteins and saturated fat and get the nutrition they need to stay healthy and energetic. Now The Joslin Diabetes Healthy Carbohydrate Cookbook offers tasty and easy-to-prepare recipes that provide necessary protein in the form of beans, lentils, and tofu and take full advantage of the bounty of vegetables, fruits, herbs, and spices available year-round. Dishes such as Vietnamese Imperial Rolls with Peanut Dipping Sauce, Belgian Endive and Watercress Salad with Blue Cheese Toasts, Pumpkin Ravioli with Mushroom Ragout, and Star Fruit Upside-Down Cake prove that living with diabetes does not mean eating bland, tasteless foods.
The Joslin Diabetes Healthy Carbohydrate Cookbook features:
175 delicious and healthful recipes for appetizers; soups and stews; salads; sandwiches and pizzas; pasta, grains, and tofu; and desserts
A complete guide to stocking your healthy pantry
Informative sidebars on a variety of topics, including tips for perfect risotto, how to buy and prepare tofu, a primer on lettuce and greens, and cooking with artificial sweeteners
Nutritional analysis and Joslin Choice information for every recipe
A three-week menu plan that takes the guesswork out of preparing meals
Whether you are living with diabetes or are simply in search offlavorsome, nourishing food for yourself and your family, the creative and fresh-tasting recipes and helpful information in this book will make The Joslin Diabetes Healthy Carbohydrate Cookbook an invaluable companion in your kitchen.

Publishers Weekly
Psychologist Bonnie Sanders Polin and food consultant Frances Towner Giedt worked with the staff of Boston's Joslin Diabetes Center to produce The Joslin Diabetes Healthy Carbohydrate Cookbook. They show that it is possible to follow a low-fat and high-carbohydrate diet and maintain proper nutrition for a healthy active life. Their 175 recipes among them, Japanese Seaweed Salad, Bean and Pasta Soup, Curried Couscous with Walnuts, and Chocolate Mousse are all part of the three-week plan of menus. ( Apr.) Copyright 2001 Cahners Business Information.

	About the Author	ix
	Preface	xi
	Introduction	xiii
1.	Two Ways of Looking at Addiction	1
2.	Is Addiction Really a Disease?	11
3.	Do Drug Addicts Lose It?	21
4.	How Beliefs Affect Reality	37
5.	Where the Disease Model Came From	47
6.	Smoking Right and Responsibility	57
7.	Who Are the Addiction Treatment Providers?	61
8.	Busting the Disease-Model Cult	83
9.	The Project MATCH Cover-Up	95
10.	Moderation Management and Murder	107
11.	Thinking Differently about Addiction	115
12.	Addiction Treatment and the First Amendment	131
13.	What to Do about Drugs	139
	Bibliography	147
	Index	171

	Introduction	5
	Slim and Shapely	5
	The Fashionable Physique	6
	A Healthy Body	6
	Getting It Right	7
	Sculpting the Stomach	7
	Radical Change	7
	Avoiding Overkill	8
	Multi-Tasks	8
	Time	9
	Lifetime Approach	9
Chapter 1	Spot Shaping vs. Spot Reduction	11
	Spot Shaping is No Fable	12
	Specific Exercises	12
Chapter 2	15 Super Hot Ab Exercises	15
	Consistency is Number One	15
	Managed Energy	16
	Rotation Variation	17
	Frequency	17
	The Time Element	18
	The Exercises	18
#1	Flat Bench Leg Raises	19
#2	The Abdominal Vacuum	20
#3	The Crunch	21
#4	The Bike Crunch	22
#5	Extended Reverse Crunches	22
#6	Elevated Crunches	23
#7	Elevated Partial Situps	23
#8	Hanging Leg Raises	24
#9	Reverse Crunches	25
#10	Partial Situps	25
#11	V-Raises	26
#12	Wheel Rolls	26
#13	Elbow-to-Knee Crunches	26
#14	Rope Crunches	26
#15	Knees-on-Bench Crunches	27
	Few vs. Many	27
	Stomach Sculpting Tips	28
	The Ideal Weekly Waist Workout	28
	The Busy Person's Waist Workout	28
Chapter 3	Monitoring the Midsection	31
	The Weight Scales - Pros & Cons	31
	Measuring Up	32
	Caliper Check	33
	Mirrors Don't Lie	33
	Notebook	34
	Total Tool Assessment	34
	Periodic - Not Constant	35
	Monitoring Tips	35
Chapter 4	Metabolic Furnace	37
	Burning Off Bodyfat	37
	Elevating Your Rate	37
	Basal Metabolism	38
	The Hype Factor	38
	Second Rate Increase - Resting Phase	40
	The Stomach Weight Workout	41
	Compound Movements	41
	Basic Compound Workout	42
	Clean & Jerk	42
	Bench Press	42
	Lat Pulldowns	43
	The Squat	44
	Frequency	45
	Metabolic Surge	46
Chapter 5	The Exercise and Activity Effect	49
	On the Go	49
	Metabolic Meltdown	50
	Fidgeting & Flexing	51
	Direct & Indirect Effect	51
	Aerobic Exercise	52
	52 Flavors	54
	Running	54
	Walking - Outside and Treadmill	55
	Stepping Up	55
	Variety	56
	Optimal Training Times	56
	Less Fat = More Appeal	57
Chapter 6	The Thermal Factor	59
	Diet & Digestion	59
	The Thermic Effect of Food Digestion	60
	Reducing & Substituting	61
	Simple Steps	62

	List of Abbreviations	ix
	Preface	xi
	Introduction	xvi
1	A Personalized Plan: The Key to a Lifelong Heart Program	1
Part I	Lifestyle and Heart Health	25
2	Exercise Your Way to a Healthy Heart and Body	31
3	Adopting a Heart-Healthy Diet	50
4	Stress, Depression, and Other Psychological Factors	69
5	Controlling and Stopping Smoking	82
Part II	The Basics of Lifelong Treatment	93
6	Diagnostic Tests and Procedures	97
7	Treating Your Heart Condition	120
8	Alternative and Complementary Therapies	154
Part III	Populations with Special Concerns	165
9	Heart Care for Women	169
10	Heart Disease in the Elderly	179
11	Heart Disease in Minority Populations	186
12	Young Athletes and Heart Disease	192
13	Adults with Congenital Heart Disease	199
14	Practical Advice for Travelers	206
Part IV	Advances in Treating Heart Disease and Hope for the Future	213
15	Recently Developed Devices and Procedures	217
16	Biologically Based Therapies	228
17	Experimental Treatments and Clinical Trials	239
	Epilogue	244
	Acknowledgments	246
	Glossary	247
	Further Reading and Resources	256
	Index	261

Chapter 1	K.C. Has a Problem
	Vignette	1
	What Has Caused the Rise in Childhood Weight Problems?	3
	Obesity Defined	4
	How Do I Know What My Child's Weight Should Be?	4
	BMI Charts	6
	Biology and Genetics	8
	What Do We Inherit That Relates to Our Weight?	8
	Family Composition	9
	How Dangerous Is It If My Child Is Overweight?	10
	Let's Get Started by Defining Goals	11
	Chapter Recap	13
Chapter 2	K.C. Learns What Made Her Fat
	Vignette	15
	Typical Childhood Eating Situations	18
	Our Fast-Food, Fast-Life Culture	18
	Changes in Our Family Dynamics	19
	Celebrations--Fast Foods and Virtual Games	19
	Too Much Intake, Too Little Output	19
	Parental Attitudes Regarding Weight	20
	Making Healthier Choices	21
	Change Takes Time	21
	Make Mealtime Pleasant	21
	How to Make Mealtimes Last Longer	21
	Meal Presentation	22
	Make Sure You Are Hungry	22
	Chapter Recap	24
Chapter 3	K.C. and Her Family Take "Nutrition 101"
	Vignette	25
	The Information We Get Is Often Confusing	27
	Six Nutrients	27
	Carbohydrates: Simple and Complex	28
	Simple vs. Complex--Way Different	28
	Look for Sugar Content	28
	Fiber--Its Role in Our Diet	29
	Types of Carbohydrates	29
	Proteins--Good and Bad	32
	Sources of Protein	34
	The Good and the Bad about Fat	36
	Cholesterol	37
	Nutrients without Energy	37
	Calcium	37
	Water, Water Everywhere	38
	A Calorie Is a Calorie--or Is It?	39
	Learn to Read Labels	39
	Portion Control Is Vital	39
	Gradual Change, Not Quick Fix	40
	Chapter Recap	42
Chapter 4	K.C. Tackles Exercise
	More Lifestyle Changes	43
	Our Love Affair with the Automobile	44
	Decline in Exercise Opportunities at School	44
	Television, Video Games, the Internet, and Snacks	45
	Watch Those Ads!	45
	Change in Metabolism	46
	Vignette	47
	Excess Pounds Limit Mobility, Emotions Elicit Unconscious Choices	49
	Parental Encouragement	50
	Walk	50
	Celebrate with Action, Not Eating	52
	Chapter Recap	52
Chapter 5	K.C. Bugs Her Family to Change
	Vignette	55
	Family Systems--Enmeshed or Chaotic	58
	How an Overprotective Atmosphere Relates to Weight Problems	58
	How a Chaotic Atmosphere Creates Weight Problems	59
	No "Perfect" Families	59
	How to Improve Family Interactions	59
	Parents' Responsibilities	60
	Fruit Instead of Juice or Flavored Drinks	60
	Water Instead of Soda Pop	60
	Skim Rather Than Whole Milk	60
	Hints to Relieve Stress of Meal Preparation	60
	Summary of Other Parental Responsibilities Previously Discussed	62
	The Child's Responsibilities	62
	No More "Clean Your Plate!"	62
	Allow Child to Decide What to Eat	63
	Let the Child Refuse to Eat	63
	Don't Force Child to Report Everything Consumed	63
	Build Your Child's Self-Esteem	63
	Open Lines of Communication to Resolve Family Conflicts	64
	Chapter Recap	64
Chapter 6	K.C. Faces a Crisis
	Vignette	65
	Why K.C. Went on a Binge	68
	Use Relapse to Show Unconditional Love	68
	Hidden Reasons for Overeating	69
	Anger, Boredom, Stress	69
	Family Secrets	70
	Fear	70
	It's Prudent to Seek Professional Help	70
	Learning to Recognize Hunger as Physical or Emotional	71
	Influence of Family and Friends	71
	Wise Words for Relapse Management	72
	Constructive Alternatives to Eating at Time of Emotional Need	72
	Prevention Better Than Cure	72
	Good for You!	73
	Eating Disorders--Warning Signs and What to Do	73
	Could Abuse Be an Issue in Your Family?	74
	Chapter Recap	75
Chapter 7	K.C. Reaches Her Goals
	Vignette	77
	Appendix 1
	Journals	79
	Help Your Child to Organize Three Journals	81
	Private or Shared? Your Child's Choice	82
	How to Journal	82
	The "Eating" Journal	82
	The "Exercise" Journal	83
	The "Emotions" Journal	83
	The Importance of Goals	84
	Step One: Define the Goal	85
	Establish a Time Limit	85
	Chart Progress toward Lifestyle Changes	85
	Sample Goal Page from "Eating" Journal	86
	Become Aware of Patterns	87
	Sample Goal Page from "Exercise" Journal	88
	Sample Goal Page from "Emotions" Journal	88
	Appendix 2
	Primary Goal: Healthier Lifestyle Habits	91
	Healthier Choices in Fast Food	91
	Other Healthier Choices	99
	Appendix 3
	Healthier Choices When Dining at Home	100
	Abbreviation Reference	100
	Page References for Dining at Home Foods	102
	Appendix 4
	Meanings of Key Words on Food Labels	121
	Complementing Protein Foods	122
	Suggested Serving Sizes	123
	Food Choices for Good Health	123
	Want to Calculate Your BMI?	126
	How Do Your Parents Measure Up?	126
	Resources	126
	Appendix 5
	Recipes from the Cederquist Kitchen	127
	End Notes	147
	Index	149

	Acknowledgements	9
	Forewords	11
	Introduction	17
1	Through a Door of Hope: or Eyeballing the Challenges	20
2	Understanding Alzheimer's Disease and other Primary Dementias	44
3	The Spiritual Dimension of Care	58
4	Worship for People with Alzheimer's Disease and Related Dementias	93
5	Being Present to the Person with Dementia: The Pastoral Conversation	120
6	Caring for the Care Givers	162
7	A Statement of Hope: The Field in Anathoth	198
	App. 1: Suggested reading	201
App. 2	The venue for worship	203
App. 3	Service of the word, prayer and praise	204
App. 4	A celebration of Holy Communion	207
App. 5	An ecumenical service	210
App. 6	A Christmas service	213
App. 7	Blessing of a sheltered housing or studio unit in a home for older people with failing mental powers	216
App. 8	A guide for pastors	218
App. 9	Visiting the person with dementia	220
	References	223

	Preface	ix
	Acknowledgments	xi
Part 1	Understanding Shyness and Social Anxiety	1
Chapter 1	The Most Common Fear	3
Chapter 2	The Origins of Social Anxiety	19
Chapter 3	The Company That Social Anxiety Keeps	29
Chapter 4	You're Never Too Young	38
Chapter 5	Choosing the Right Treatment	46
Part 2	Helping Yourself Overcome Shyness and Social Anxiety	57
Chapter 6	Three Steps to Overcoming Social Anxiety	59
Chapter 7	Conquering Anxious Thoughts	78
Chapter 8	Taming Physical Symptoms	102
Chapter 9	Changing Your Behavior: Facing Your Fears	113
Chapter 10	Medications	128
Chapter 11	Helping the Shy Child	143
Part 3	Improving Your Relationships	151
Chapter 12	Polishing Your People Skills	153
Chapter 13	Broadening Your Circle of Friends	168
Chapter 14	Spicing Up Your Social Life	178
Chapter 15	Letting Love Find a Way: Romance	185
	Epilogue: The Topography of Progress: Peaks, Plateaus, and Valleys	195
	Afterword	204
	Resources	207
	References and Sources	217
	Index	221

	Foreword	6
	Introduction	8
	Before You Start	10
	Listening to your body	12
	Breathing	22
	Getting Ready	24
	Changing your chi energy	36
	Workout For One	44
	Pressing hand and arm points	46
	Pressing and rubbing head and face points	68
	Massaging neck and shoulders	82
	Working on the trunk	92
	Massaging the abdomen	98
	Pressing and rubbing leg and foot points	116
	The Programmes	146
	Programme 1 - 45 minutes	148
	Programme 2 - 25 minutes	154
	Programme 3 - 10 minutes	157
	Workout for Two	158
	Shiatsu massage	160
	Now Find Out More	176
	Chi energy	178
	Yin and yang	182
	Healthy eating	186
	Glossary	189
	About the author/Resources	190
	Acknowledgments	192

	Introduction	3
1	Pharmaceutical Industry Research and Development	21
2	Marketing Pharmaceuticals	43
3	The Demand for Pharmaceuticals	73
4	Pharmaceutical Prices	93
5	The Worldwide Market for Pharmaceuticals	113
6	Pricing Pharmaceuticals in a World Environment	117
7	The Timing of Drug Approvals in the United States and Abroad	153
8	Pharmaceutical Regulation and Cost Containment	171
9	Patent Protection	195
10	Evaluating New Drugs	207
11	Pharmaceuticals and Health Policy: A Look Ahead	225

	Acknowledgments	xiii
	How to Use this Book	xv
	Healing and Love: An Introduction to Holoenergetic Healing	1
Part 1
1.	A Healer's Journey	15
2.	The Subtle Energies of Healing	28
3.	Love and Holoenergetic Healing	53
4.	The Breath of Healing	80
Part 2
5.	Recognition--Rational Knowing	115
6.	Recognition--Intuitive Knowing	133
7.	The Observer Self	166
8.	Resonance	177
9.	Release	194
10.	Reformation	211
Part 3
11.	Putting It All Together	227
12.	Holoenergetic Healing, Step by Step	233
13.	Implications for the Future	249
	Resources	255
	Appendixes	277
	Bibliography	323
	Index	327

	Foreword
	Introduction
1	Living with serious illness
2	Enduring and changing
3	Finding meaning
4	Helping family make decisions and give care
5	Getting the help you need
6	Talking with your doctor
7	Controlling pain
8	Managing other symptoms
9	Learning about specific illnesses
10	Planning Ahead
11	Forgoing Medical Treatment
12	Hastening Death
13	Coping with events near death
14	The dying of children
15	Dying suddenly
16	Enduring loss
17	Additional resources
	Acknowledgments
	Index

	Foreword	9
1	What's the matter with Jimmy?	15
2	The diagnosis an dealing with it	29
3	At home : parenting the NLD child	44
4	Managing inflow : the kid in the candy store	58
5	Persever-what?	71
6	Socialization : it's a jungle out there	86
7	Teaching social skills	98
8	Activities for the NLD child	112
9	NLD at school : working with the system	124
10	Discussing NLD with your child	144
11	Living with NLD every day	156
12	Changes in routine and moving - a four-letter word	170
13	Getting involved	187
14	Seeking outside help for your NLD child	196
15	Looking ahead	208

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