Pills A Go Go or Healing Takes Time

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

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.

Book about: The Massacre at el Mozote or 1967

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