Cosmetology Books

Affirmations for Self Healing or Magic of Fat Loss

2009-12-05T21:57:00.000-08:00

Affirmations for Self-Healing

Author: Donald Walters

Scientists now acknowledge that an individuals thoughts influence their physical, mental, andemotional health. People routinely enlist the help of psychologists and drugs to overcome theirdeeply rooted, harmful thoughts. This book contains 52 affirmations and prayers devoted tostrengthening positive qualities such as will power, good health, forgiveness, security, andhappiness. This is a newly revised edition of a spiritual classic, complete with a newly designed2-color interior.J. Donald Walters is widely considered one of the worlds foremost experts on personal developmentand spiritual practice. He is the author of more than 80 books that have sold over 3 millioncopies worldwide and have been translated into 27 languages.

New interesting book: Health Psychology or Health Matters

Magic of Fat Loss: Lose Fat and Double Your Energy for Life!

Author: Robert Kennedy

The clever woman's choice for achieving rapid fat loss as it shows how to get Mother Nature on her side, "The Magic of Fat Loss" includes eight chapters of concise information, plus 66 beautiful photos of some of the fittest physiques out there. 64 pp.

An End to Aging or Managing Your Migraine

2009-12-04T17:46:00.000-08:00

An End to Aging: Remedies for Life Extension

Author: Stephen Fulder

Advanced scientific research coupled with the study of many long-lived people of the East has shown that the effects of ageing can be modified so that most of us could arrive at old age skipping rather than crawling. Dr. Fulder’s approach to longevity seeks to increase the body’s ability to deal with life’s stress while maintaining its dynamic vitality. From a wealth of specific anti-ageing practices gathered from around the world, Dr. Fulder builds a life extension program for all ages that is best begun right now. His practical knowledge of the effects on the body of plants, foods, drugs, vitamins, body chemistry, behavior, and more, make this the definitive text on life-extension practices.

Managing Your Migraine: A Migraine-Sufferer's Practical Guide

Author: Susan L Burks

For the first time, a migraine sufferer presents - with the close guidance of a renowned medical specialist - a comprehensive, sympathetic, up-to-date, and understandable survey of this painful and life-disrupting disorder and the measures you can take to break its iron grip. In Managing Your Migraine, Susan Burks, a longtime victim of the illness, speaks to all those who have not yet achieved adequate personal control and are dissatisfied with their current medical treatment. Tailoring her book to your individual needs through the use of self-surveys and questionnaires, she details lifestyle strategies for avoiding migraine and shows how to develop new skills for its control. She fully explains the role of dietary triggers in migraine attacks and outlines the three levels of dietary restriction appropriate for different types of sufferers. She also answers your questions about the effect of female hormones on migraine, the relationship between migraine and depression, and the potential dangers from nonheadache medications, noxious odors, and chemicals. There is even a discussion of your rights as a chronic headache sufferer under the Americans with Disabilities Act. When as a last resort drug remedies are needed the author discusses in detail the cost/benefit ratio of popular medications and explains how to avoid misusing them. Addressing both over-the-counter and prescription medication, the book identifies the most effective medicines, concentrating on those with the lowest potential for unpleasant and/or dangerous side effects, and gives migraine sufferers practical tips for fine-tuning their dosages. Managing Your Migraine speaks to your needs as a migraine sufferer. It confirms that you suffer from a genuine physical illness and that others share your frustration, disappointments, and anger. Its goal is to move you beyond "learning to live with it" to a full understanding of its mechanisms, symptoms, and treatments. This book proves that you can take char

James J. Foody

This book describes an individual's experiences with migraine, her various treatments, and an attempt to provide an overview of knowledge about migraine. The author writes to "share the results of my own long struggle against migraine . . . to provide you, my companion sufferer, a measure of support--and with any luck to spare you some pain." Though giving support to pain sufferers is surely worthy, the author's true objective seems to be to write about herself. It is written for the nonprofessional who suffers from migraine. The author is certainly the world's expert in her own experiences, but she lacks a perspective to judge medical scientific knowledge credibly. Nonetheless, she has undertaken broad based research. There are no illustrations. References are drawn mostly from books and review articles. The table of contents and index are adequate. The overall appearance of the book is pleasant. Patients with migraine may find the story of another migraine sufferer comforting. Her holistic approach to understanding migraine contains much truth. Moreover, the principle of patients taking responsibility for managing their afflictions is commendable. Unfortunately, the author seems to believe that anecdotal experience is as valuable as empirical experimental evidence. As Wittgenstein wrote, "Mine is the first and only world. I want to report how I find the world." Accordingly, he might find this a valuable contribution--if he cared.

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Reviewer: James J. Foody, MD (Northwestern University Feinberg School of Medicine)
Description: This book describes an individual's experiences with migraine, her various treatments, and an attempt to provide an overview of knowledge about migraine.
Purpose: The author writes to "share the results of my own long struggle against migraine . . . to provide you, my companion sufferer, a measure of support:and with any luck to spare you some pain." Though giving support to pain sufferers is surely worthy, the author's true objective seems to be to write about herself.
Audience: It is written for the nonprofessional who suffers from migraine. The author is certainly the world's expert in her own experiences, but she lacks a perspective to judge medical scientific knowledge credibly. Nonetheless, she has undertaken broad based research.
Features: There are no illustrations. References are drawn mostly from books and review articles. The table of contents and index are adequate. The overall appearance of the book is pleasant.
Assessment: Patients with migraine may find the story of another migraine sufferer comforting. Her holistic approach to understanding migraine contains much truth. Moreover, the principle of patients taking responsibility for managing their afflictions is commendable. Unfortunately, the author seems to believe that anecdotal experience is as valuable as empirical experimental evidence. As Wittgenstein wrote, "Mine is the first and only world. I want to report how I find the world." Accordingly, he might find this a valuable contribution:if he cared.

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A popular work by a migraine sufferer, with technical advice by Fred D. Sheftell, M.D., of the New England Center for Headache, Stamford, CT. The focus is on non-drug remedies, although drugs are not entirely excluded. Annotation c. Book News, Inc., Portland, OR (booknews.com)

Rating

2 Stars from Doody

	Foreword
	Preface
	Acknowledgments
Ch. 1	Where to Turn/What to Ask for	1
Ch. 2	Researchers Tackle a Tough One: Struggling With the Migraine Mystery	13
Ch. 3	Improving Our Odds: Triggers and Threshold-Setters	25
Ch. 4	How Lifestyle Contributes: Live Right and Thrive	35
Ch. 5	The Impact of Diet: A Commonsense Approach	61
Ch. 6	Your Migraine Diet: Understanding and Hanging on	77
Ch. 7	The Risk of Femininity: Turning Lemons Into Lemonade	103
Ch. 8	Disorders That Muddy the Water: Mimicry, Masquerade, and Mutual Interaction	115
Ch. 9	Nonheadache Drugs Cause Trouble: Is Anybody Checking?	131
Ch. 10	Getting Effective Treatment: Benefit Versus Risk	147
Ch. 11	Healing the Scars: Getting Better After Your Headaches Do	187
	Appendix A: Sample Headache-Diary Format	193
	Appendix B: Minimizing Migraine: A Self-Evaluation	195
	Appendix C: Natural Relaxation	199
	Appendix D: Response Form for Readers Exposed to Chlordane	201
	Appendix E: Culinary Adaptations from Susan's Kitchen	203
	Appendix F: Food Charts	207
	Appendix G: Are You Ready for Preventive Medication?	211
	Appendix H: Summary of Popular Migraine Medications	213
	Suggested Readings/References	225
	Index	237

Over the Influence or I Die but My Memory Lives on

2009-12-03T13:35:00.000-08:00

Over the Influence: The Harm Reduction Guide for Managing Drugs and Alcohol

Author: Patt Denning

Twelve-step programs that insist on abstinence are beneficial to many--but what about the millions of Americans who try to quit and fail, just want to cut down, or wish to work toward sobriety gradually? This groundbreaking book presents the Harm Reduction approach, a powerful alternative to traditional treatment that helps users set and meet their own goals for gaining control over drinking and drugs. The expert, empathic authors guide readers to figure out which aspects of their own habits may be harmful, what they would like to change, and how to put their intentions into action while also dealing with problems that stand in the way, such as depression, stress, and relationship conflicts. Based on solid science and 40+ years of combined clinical experience, the book is packed with self-discovery tools, fact sheets, and personal accounts. It puts the reader in the driver's seat with a new and empowering roadmap for change.

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Reviewer: Robert Hung, MD, MPH (Rush University Medical Center)
Description: This is a manual written by therapists to decrease the harm done in human relationships with legal or illegal substances. It is based on the premise that drug addiction is not a medical disease or a spiritual weakness but rather a relationship with drugs to meet various human needs.
Purpose: The purpose is to educate others about drugs, human needs, and behavior theories of change; advocate for realistic incremental changes rather than the abstinence model; and to equip drug users and/or their friends and family with references to harm reduction programs, literature, and practical assessments tools such as the drug/set/setting worksheet to evaluate substance use.
Audience: The book is geared towards a broad audience that includes occasional drug users, substance abusers in legal trouble, and the drug dependent who are rejected by 12-step programs or therapists who espouse the disease model with strict abstinence as the road to recovery.
Features: The authors introduce the harm reduction model in chapters 1-3, give an overview of neurotransmitters in chapter 4, and discuss the trans-theoretical model in chapter 5 and hierarchy of needs in chapter 6. Next, 45 pages on drug effects, mechanisms, interactions, and dangers separate the more theoretical from the more practical. Chapters 7 through 11 elaborate on ways of changing drug use, taking care of your emotional life, and seeking help. The book ends with a letter encouraging family and friends of drug users.
Assessment: The book is easy to read and strives to give drug users a more tolerant and self-efficacious way to maintain "health, dignity, and respect." Especially useful are the four case illustrations and the worksheets. Missing is a more in-depth review of the genetic contribution to drug dependency found in twin and family studies.

Library Journal

Traditional substance abuse treatments focus on eliminating the substance of abuse or dependence and then identifying and managing the underlying problems. Harm reduction therapy, however, calls for identifying and managing the underlying problem while maintaining an "acceptable" or functional level of substance use. Therapists Denning, Jeannie Little, and Adina Glickman show readers how to embark on this often laborious process of self-analysis. Using charts, one not only identifies one's drugs of choice but also what advantages and disadvantages those drugs pose physically, emotionally, and socially. Another tool is the "Stages of Change Worksheet"; tracking and recognizing progress is essential, say the authors. Not intended as a quick fix for substance abuse, dependency, or addiction, this self-help text will appeal to many who have tried and failed at traditional therapies or who feel that continued substance use is acceptable for them. Essential for all public and mental health libraries.-Melody Ballard, Washoe Cty. Lib. Syst., Reno, NV Copyright 2003 Reed Business Information.

Rating

3 Stars from Doody

Interesting book: Meals That Heal for Babies and Toddlers or Dr Earl Mindells Unsafe at Any Meal

I Die, but My Memory Lives on: The World AIDS Crisis and the Memory Book Project

Author: Henning Mankell

A powerful, moving and tragic account of the families shattered and children abandoned as a result of the spread of HIV and, through the Memory Books project, a hope for the future.

Henning Mankell is not a public figure in the way that politicians are, nor does he court publicity for himself, but he is one of the most successful authors of our time and has devoted his recent years to work with Aids charities. In I Die, But the Memory Lives On, this master storyteller has written a fable to illustrate the importance of books as a means of education, of preserving memories and of sharing life.

Memory Books is a project through which the HIV-infected parents of today are encouraged to write portraits of their lives and testaments of their love for their orphans of tomorrow. Through a combination of words and drawings they can leave a legacy, a hope that future generations may not suffer the same heartbreaking fate. The publication of this book will raise awareness of this international problem which, though it may not always be on the front pages of our newspapers, must be always on our minds until something has truly changed for the better.

Integrating the 12 Steps into Addiction Therapy or Your Pregnancy Companion

2009-12-02T09:24:00.000-08:00

Integrating the 12 Steps into Addiction Therapy: A Resource Collection and Guide for Promoting Recovery with CD-ROM

Author: James R Finley

All the resources needed to fully integrate a 12-step approach as part of your overall treatment program

Millions of Americans have at some time in their lives participated in a 12-step program for treatment of a chemical or non-chemical addiction. Clinicians recognize that these grass-roots efforts have a very high cure rate. However, little has been written on how to integrate these programs into a traditional therapy setting.

Integrating the 12 Steps into Addiction Therapy serves as an indispensable resource for clinicians treating addiction patients who are simultaneously enrolled in 12-step programs. This valuable text:

• Contains eight lesson plans and twenty-seven assignments

• Integrates in-depth discussion of 12-step programs with hands-on resources like homework assignments, treatment plan examples, and patient handouts

• Will also benefit 12-step program peer counselors

• Includes companion CD-ROM with fully customizable homework assignments, lesson plans, and presentations

Treating addictions–whether chemical or non-chemical–can be one of the most difficult challenges faced by mental health professionals. For many people, 12-step programs have played a critical role in helping them to manage their addictive behaviors. Integrating the 12 Steps into Addiction Therapy gives psychologists, therapists, counselors, social workers, and clinicians the tools and resources they need to fully utilize these peer therapy program techniques in treating a wide variety of addictions.

Sect. I	What to do and expect (and what not to do)	1
	Why integrate 12-step work into addiction treatment?	2
	Anonymity and confidentiality	8
	Ensuring that clients are participating effectively in 12-step activities	9
	Helping clients benefit from their 12-step programs	10
	Positions of 12-step programs on psychotherapy and medications	22
	Things 12-step programs can and can't do for clients	24
	Incorporating 12-step work into treatment planning	25
Sect. II	Homework assignments	27
	Understanding spirituality in 12-step programs	30
	Finding a home group	36
	Learning from recovery role models	42
	Finding and working with a 12-step sponsor	48
	12-steps meeting review/critique form	55
	Step 1 : understanding powerlessness	58
	Step 2 : finding hope	66
	Step 3 : deciding to turn it over	72
	Step 4 : personal inventory	82
	Step 5 : sharing the step-4 inventory	92
	Step 6 : becoming willing to change	96
	Step 7 : asking for change	100
	Step 8 : listing people harmed	104
	Step 9 : making amends	110
	Step 10 : continued inventory	114
	Step 11 : improving conscious contact	118
	Step 12 : carrying the message	122
	Special-occasion relapse prevention in 12-step recovery	126
	Using 12-step literature	132
	12-step recovery issues for young people	138
	12-step recovery issues for women	144
	12-step recovery issues for gay-lesbian-bisexual-transgendered people	150
	12-step recovery issues for people of non-Christian faiths	154
	12-step recovery issues for members of minorities	158
	12-step recovery issues in jail or prison	162
	12-step recovery issues for people with co-occurring mental/emotional and/or physical illnesses	167
	Understanding 12-step recovery for loved ones of people with addictions	174
Sect. III	Lesson plans	179
	What to expect in a 12-step group	181
	12-step meeting review and analysis	191
	Problems and solutions in early 12-step recovery	197
	The 12 steps, relationships, and work	209
	The 12 steps and financial self-management	217
	The 12 steps and emotional and mental problems	225
	The 12 steps and social life	233
	12-step relapse-prevention tools	241
App. A	Useful books and films related to 12-step work	249
App. B	The 12 steps and 12 traditions	255

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Your Pregnancy Companion: A Month-By-Month Guide to All You Need to Know Before, During and After Pregnancy

Author: Janis Graham

From choosing an obstetrician or a certified nurse-midwife, to essential techniques for successful feeding, 'Your Pregnancy Companion' is the most complete and up-to-date guide to this very special time you can find.

Library Journal

In this month-by-month account of pregnancy's progress, the author addresses pregnancy's impact on such key dimensions of a woman's life as her body, diet, workouts, feelings, and lifestyle, including worklife. Within this framework, she covers a diverse series of common concerns ranging from normal fetal development, prenatal tests, and RH factor to calf cramps, maternity leave, and premature labor. The result is a delight to read, as the material presented is remarkably well organized, thoroughly researched, and presented in a no-nonsense factual manner that never is condescending or oversimplified. Additional readings are suggested. Recommended for popular medical collections.-- Kathryn H. Car penter, Univ. of Illinois, Chicago

Health or Illness and Culture in Contemporary Japan

2009-12-01T05:13:00.000-08:00

Health

Author: Jackie Ball

You're faced with hundreds of choices every day -- choices that will affect your health, safety, and well-being. By knowing the facts about everything from cigarettes and alcohol to food and environmental factors, you can make informed decisions. It's up to you to make the choices for your life. In HEALTH, Discovery Channel gives you information you can use to live a healthy lifestyle. You won't find advice here -- but with the information at your fingertips, you'll be able to advise yourself. And that's a healthy start.

School Library Journal

Gr 6-9-These slim, information-packed books approach their topics through myriad perspectives and formats: time lines, eyewitness accounts, "Amazing But True" facts, problem-solving queries, games, scrapbook pages, and more. Health looks at sports helmets and seat belts through time, alcohol consumption, nutrition, smoking, and more. Biology examines a smorgasbord of subjects including the heart, energy, the psychic challenges of climbing Mt. Everest, and the stages of sleep. In both titles, each of the spreads contains a research idea or experiment suggestion highlighted in a bright yellow box. Every page is illustrated with colorful photos, graphs, charts, maps, drawings, or cartoons. Font color and size change frequently. Students using the tables of contents as road maps will be able to glean lots of facts from these titles. However, many readers may find the organization and numerous tidbits of information and graphics confusing. These books will have browsing and reluctant-reader appeal and may work as supplements to textbook studies.-Barbara L. McMullin, Casita Center for Technology, Science & Math, Vista, CA Copyright 2003 Reed Business Information.

New interesting textbook: The Healthy Guide to Unhealthy Living or Better Back

Illness and Culture in Contemporary Japan: An Anthropological View

Author: Emiko Ohnuki Tierney

Health care in contemporary Japan - a modern industrial state with high technology, but a distinctly non-Western cultural tradition - operates on several different levels. In this book Emiko Ohnuki-Tierney provides a detailed and historically informed account of the cultural practices and cultural meaning of health care in urban Japan. In contrast to most ethnomedical studies, this book pays careful attention to everyday hygienic practices and beliefs, as well as presenting a comprehensive picture of formalized medicine, health care aspects of Japanese religions, and biomedicine. These different systems compete with one another at some levels, but are complementary in providing health care to urban Japanese, who often use more than one system simultaneously. As an unequalled portrayal of health care in a modern industrial, but non-Western, setting, it will be of widespread interest to scholars and students of anthropology, medicine, and East Asian studies.

Part II. Medical Pluralism:
5. Kanpo: traditional Japanese medicine of Chinese origin;
6. Medical roles of Japenese religions: a descriptive overview;
7. Medical roles of Japanese religions: a historical-symbolic interpretation;
8. Doctors and outpatients: biomedicine (I);
9. Hospitalization: biomedicine (II);
10. Medical pluralism; Summary; References; Index.

Cardio Kickboxing Elite or Recovery from Codependence

2009-11-30T01:02:00.000-08:00

Cardio Kickboxing Elite

Author: Frank Thiboutot

From the creator of today's hottest fitness craze comes the definitive program that brings Cardiokickboxing back to its origional Kickboxing roots with real techniques, equipment and bag work.

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Reviewer: Katherine L. Dec, MD (Integrated Musculoskeletal Medicine Institute)
Description: This well-illustrated, instructional text describes cardio kickboxing, an exercise/training program designed by the author. The text outlines the program and its relationship to the sport of kickboxing.
Purpose: The author's purpose is to promote an understanding of the sport of kickboxing, in addition to outlining the program, equipment, and fitness benefits of cardio kickboxing as a fitness option for all ages. The author meets the primary component of his objective.
Audience: Written by a recognized martial arts practitioner and instructor, this resource is directed towards the fitness professional involved in program selection and teaching. It is easy to read and accessible to the general athlete; however, it is limited in description of precautions or modifications that a novice would need to pursue the program independently.
Features: The logical, easy-to-follow, compact format leads readers through the history and sport of kickboxing into the movements used and basic program. There are excellent, sequential black-and-white photographic descriptions of the written content to clarify all components and equipment. Some photographs have poor contrast between the model and the background but this doesn't detract from their overall usefulness. The additional chapters on optional and advanced techniques are thoroughly illustrated. The glossary and chapter on fundamentals are easily understandable for a novice or experienced practitioner. Although the bibliography is limited in references, the appendix lists valuable information for further resources in kickboxing and fitness, in addition to the rules and regulations in the sport of kickboxing.
Assessment: This exercise/training program is true to the sport of kickboxing. It is geared towards fitness professionals as the description and adaptability is lacking for application to all ages and abilities. The well-illustrated, easy to follow format and the descriptive glossary make this text stand out in the numerous martial arts/fitness texts available.

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Frank Thiboutot is the man who created the original "Cardio Kickboxing" program and in Cardio Kickboxing Elite provides the reader/user with a complete martial arts program that is ideal for self-defense, fitness, and sports enthusiasts. Thiboutot presents the history, techniques, and equipment of cardio kickboxing with all aspects of the various exercises profusely illustrated with more than 380 photos for detailed, easy-to-follow instruction; a cardio and circuit training of professional kickboxers, real self-defense techniques and bag work; as well as an excellent cross-training regimen which will enhance any physical active, sport, or martial arts performance. Cardio Kickboxing Elite is an impressive and much appreciated addition to any personal or professional physical fitness and martial arts reference collection.

Rating

3 Stars from Doody

Recovery from Codependence

Author: Kerry M Olitzky

Brings healing wisdom to those whose lives are most directly affected by the addiction or destructive behavior of a loved one. Explains how the Twelve Steps of Co-Dependents Anonymous are relevant for Jewish people and all people who would gain strength to heal and insight from Jewish tradition.

"Rabbi Olitzky offers spiritual hope and support for those who seek solace and practical help." -Jerry Spicer, President, Hazelden

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Another major step forward in finding the sources and resources of healing, both physical and spiritual, in our tradition.

This Is for Everyone or Natural Estrogen Diet Recipe Book

2009-11-28T20:51:00.000-08:00

This Is for Everyone: Universal Principles of Healing and the Jewish Mystics

Author: Douglas Goldhamer

This wonderful book by a Rabbi and a Catholic shows how to experience directly the healing force in the universe known variously as: God, the ineffable, that-which-is, life force, ch'i, etc. It draws on universal principles of physical healing that are part of, yet transcend, all religions. Goldhamer makes the wisdom and practical techniques of Jewish mysticism incredibly accessible and useful to people of all backgrounds.

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Natural Estrogen Diet & Recipe Book

Author: Lana Liew

The Natural Estrogen Diet and Recipe Book provides an alternative to menopause treatment that avoids hormone replacement therapy. The book not only features helpful charts and over 100 nutritious and tasty recipes, but also explains how plant estrogens can alleviate the symptoms of menopause.

Meals That Heal or The Runners Training Diary for Dummies

2009-02-20T18:14:00.000-08:00

Meals That Heal: A Nutraceutical Approach to Diet and Health

Author: Lisa Turner

Can a regular diet of tomatoes, soy products, and cruciferous vegetables help ward off cancer and heart disease? Can meals really heal? With increasing frequency scientific studies are responding with a resounding "yes." It has been general knowledge for years that vitamin C prevents scurvy and calcium helps build strong bones. But this pales in comparison to recent discoveries concerning phytonutrients and nutraceuticals. Garlic, for example, contains compounds that may reduce blood pressure and lower cholesterol levels. Broccoli contains substances that may help prevent cancer. Meals That Heal takes the latest scientific data on these substances out of the lab and puts it into the kitchen.

Presents a compilation of the most recent research on the proven benefits of various foods along with charts and graphs that relate this research to specific diseases.

More than 100 recipes for creating healthy and delicious meals include the healing properties of the foods and the benefits we can obtain from them.

Library Journal

The value of food as a weapon against disease is becoming increasingly recognized, as evidenced by the number of recent books on the subject (e.g., Eileen Behan's Cooking Well for the Unwell and Rachel Keim and Ginny Smith's What To Eat Now: The Cancer Lifeline Cookbook, both LJ 5/1/96). Turner, a traveling chef with the Kushi Institute of Macrobiotics, explains nutraceuticals as foods or parts of foods that aid in preventing or ameliorating disease. Whole foods are advocated over supplements and are analyzed for their healing chemical components. Unfortunately, some of these "foods," such as wheat and barley grasses, may be unattainable or unpalatable to the general reader. More than 120 dairy-free, meat-free recipes are included. Most are simple to prepare, although certain ingredients may be difficult to locate. While Maureen Keane and Daniella Chase's What To Eat If You Have Cancer (LJ 10/1/96) is geared toward those already ill, its information is more concrete and lucid. This book is for larger collections only.Janet Schneider, James A. Haley Veterans Hosp., Tampa, Fla.

Interesting book: Personalidade e o Fado de Organizações

The Runner's Training Diary for Dummies

Author: Allen St John

The training diary that gives you that extra push to hit your stride.
This new, spiral-bound journal is just the ticket to help runners track and monitor their training progres. It features a 52-week calendar that you can customize to your own schedule and needs, plus expert advice on many health-related issues.

Introduction.
PART I: The Training Basics.
Chapter 1: Creating Your Workout Plan.
Chapter 2: Just Warming Up.
Chapter 3: Running the Right Way.
Chapter 4: Cooling Down and Fueling Up.
PART II: The Runner's Training Diary.
PART III: The Part of Tens.
Chapter 5: Ten Top Race Essentials.
Chapter 6: Ten Top Running Songs.
Index.
Book Registration Information.

The Omega 3 Miracle or God is for the Alcoholic

2009-02-19T14:03:00.000-08:00

The Omega-3 Miracle: How Fish Oils Offer Dramatic Healing Benefits for Arthritis, Cancer, Autoimmune Diseases and Other Inflammatory Conditions

Author: Garry Gordon

The people of Iceland have less heart disease, high blood pressure and stroke than those of any other country. In fact, they outlive all other nationalities. Their longevity is a direct result of their daily intake of omega-3 rich fish oils. The American Heart Association recommends omega-3 fatty acids to help prevent cardiovascular disease and stroke. Omega-3s inhibit plaque and blood clots and dramatically improve cholesterol levels. They also increase brain function by promoting neurotransmission in the brain. With research from over 20 leading medical and scientific journals, Drs. Garry Gordon and Herb Joiner-Bey reveal how the "good fats" found in omega-3s from fish and pharmaceutical-grade supplements are essential to maintaining optimum health. The only way your body can get these vital essential fatty acids is through proper nutrition and supplementation. The Omega-3 Miracle shows you how. Clinical and scientific studies in both Europe and the U.S. show that omega-3 fatty acids benefit a wide range of conditions.

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God is for the Alcoholic

Author: Jerry G Dunn

I am an alcoholic, I know what it is like to burn with a desire to drink that is so overpowering that family, jobs, and friends mean nothing compared to the desire for liquor. I know what it is like to wake up on a hotel room not knowing where I am or how I got there. I also know the joy of complete deliverance from the power of alcohol addiction and never cease to praise God for such deliverance.'Author Jerry Dunn discovered there is indeed hope for the alcoholic. God provided his escape at the end of a two-year drunk, when he picked up a Bible in a Texas prison. God Is for the Alcoholic is the product of that scape. Jerry Dunn knows the road up from alcoholism is long and difficult but that it can be followed with God's help and through commitment, patience, and diligence.In this revised edition of God Is for the Alcoholic, read sections on understanding alcoholism, ways to help the alcoholic, and ways the alcoholic can help himself. Discover release from the power of alcohol.

101 Beauty Tips or Taking Charge of Your Diabetes

2009-02-18T09:51:00.000-08:00

101 Beauty Tips: The Modern Woman's Complete Guide to Looking and Feeling Great

Author: Jane Cunningham

Beauty products' excessive advertising and outlandish promises stretch the rational limits of what cosmetics can actually do. 101 Beauty Tips is a reminder that beauty and wellness do not come from ajar, but from a balance of good nutrition, exercise and relaxation. And this comprehensive book shows how to achieve that balance.

101 Beauty Tips is an informative guide to the newest alternative beauty and health treatments as well as the latest advances in traditional products. The author takes an approach that women will find user-friendly and convenient. She discusses the best in cosmetology advances and provides tips on everything from exfoliation, hair styling and eye shadow, to cellulite, posture, essential oils and reflexology.

Taking Charge of Your Diabetes

Author: Fairview Health Services

This easy-to-read patient education guide presents all the important information on managing one's diabetes. Includes sections on monitoring blood glucose levels, keeping tracking of medicines, the difference between hypoglycemia and hyperglycemia, dietary and exercise advice, preventing problems and reducing diabetes-related risks, and numerous tips for managing the disease on a day-to-day basis.

Shape Magazines Shape Your Life or American Medical Association Essential Guide to Depression

2009-02-17T05:39:00.000-08:00

Shape Magazine's Shape Your Life

Author: Barbara Harris

4 Weeks to a Better Body-and a Better Life! Shape magazine editor-in-chief Barbara Harris pinpoints the seven goals Shape considers the benchmarks of total fitness.

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American Medical Association Essential Guide to Depression

Author: American Medical Association

Chapter 1: Depression Defined

THERESA: SAD AND AFRAID
Theresa's eyes filled with tears. Ever since she had been promoted at work, it seemed that she was too tired to think. She felt so out of her depth in the new position that a fear of being demoted by her boss gripped her daily. She felt that if she lost this job, she would never get another one this good.
In the evenings, she dragged herself home. Her husband, Jeff, had gotten into the habit of making dinner just for himself because Theresa never seemed to be hungry. Her lack of appetite was making her lose weight these days. At one time, her weight loss would have made her proud, but not now. Lately, she had no interest in anything. She used to enjoy her sexual relationship with Jeff, but not now. She was too tired. Yet no matter how tired she was, she still woke up around 3 A.M. every day and thought about her failures. She could not remember when she had last fell happy. And she was beginning to wonder if anything good would ever happen to her again.

ED: GROUCHY AND ACHY
Ed poured his nightly glass of wine. He had never been much of a drinker when his wife was alive, but he needed a glass to make himself sleep at night. While he drank, he watched television just to hear the sound of another voice. He did not think of himself as lonely, though. His life was not great, but it was not bad either. It was just ordinary.
If he wanted to talk to somebody, he could always call his son, Steve. Steve seemed worried about him now that he was living alone. He should be grateful for Steve's concern, but instead, he felt annoyed. There was something very irritating about Steve's constant questions and invitations to come over for dinner and suggestions that he join a senior citizens' club. In fact, just about everyone got on Ed's nerves more than they used to. It was easier to be alone.
Ed winced at the familiar pain in his stomach. Maybe the nightly wine was doing damage. His back had been bothering him a lot, too, but that was to be expected at his age. Maybe the stomachache was just another part of getting old.

MICHELLE: HAPPY, HAPPY, HAPPY
This was the best time of Michelle's life in every way. She had always wanted to write a novel, and now she was finally doing it. The ideas flowed into her mind so quickly that it was hard to get them all down on paper. She felt inspired; she knew her novel was brilliant. And now she had ideas for a screenplay, too. Finally, after all these years, she was realizing her creative potential.
Her sense of joy spilled into every area of her life. Nothing could put her in a bad mood. She had always been a little shy, but now she found it easy to approach strangers and start a conversation. The other day, she had overheard two neighbors talking about home repairs, and she had happily joined in. She had ended up doing most of the talking. She was more assertive sexually these days, too. She enjoyed letting men know she found them attractive.
Michelle had more energy than ever, no matter how hard she worked. After a couple of hours of sleep, she awoke completely refreshed. Michelle felt that she could accomplish anything. For once, she was so certain of success that she was willing to buy anything she wanted, no matter what the cost. She just charged it, whether she could afford it or not. She deserved good things. Nothing was beyond her.

Theresa, Ed, and Michelle are all behaving very differently, but they all have one thing in common. Theresa's unrelenting sadness and exhaustion, Ed's stomachache and irritability, and even Michelle's endless buoyancy and energy are all signs of one of the most common and destructive disorders in the US -- depression.

WHAT IS DEPRESSION?

Depression is a type of mental disorder that disturbs a person's mood. Human moods can be thought of as a kind of rainbow: each mood is distinct, yet each one blends into the next. The shades of this rainbow range from severe depression through mild depression, normal sadness, everyday moods, mild mania, and mania (euphoria mixed with behavior problems). Everyone moves through various shades of the rainbow; it is normal and appropriate to respond to such events as the loss of a job or a loved one with sad, gloomy feelings. When these feelings become inappropriate, extreme, and dysfunctional, however, they are seen as a mood disorder.

Because depression often goes untreated, doctors are not sure exactly how many people have the illness. They know, however, that it is far from rare. In fact, depression is so widespread that it is sometimes called the "common cold of mental illness."

The term depression is often used to describe feelings of deep sadness. Almost everyone experiences sadness at one time or another. But people with depressive illness -- sometimes called major depression, major depressive disorder, or clinical depression to distinguish it from ordinary sadness -- experience an overwhelming and debilitating despondency that is long lasting and typically interferes with a person's life at home, in the workplace, or in social situations. When healthy people feel dejected by everyday events -- a fight with a loved one, a rejection for a job promotion, a move from a familiar home -- they may say, "I feel depressed." But the feeling they call "depression" is distinct from the clinical disease of depression. Normal sadness, no matter how painful, usually goes away over time without special treatment. People who are sad can live their everyday lives despite their sorrow. By contrast, depressive illness does not fade so easily and can seriously interrupt a person's ability to think and act.

Left untreated, major depression can be dangerous. Suicidal thoughts are a common part of this illness. Although deeply depressed people rarely have the energy to commit suicide, they may be more likely to do so as their depression begins to subside. Untreated depression is the most common cause of suicide in the US.

In some people, periods of depression alternate with periods of extreme joy and dysfunctional behavior known as mania. Such people have a kind of depressive illness called bipolar disorder or manic depression, or manic-depressive illness. This illness can make you hyperactive, irritable, and excessively self-confident. In addition, it can destroy your normal judgment and cause reckless behavior. Michelle's feelings of invincibility and wild spending habits, for example, are all symptoms of her mania.

Cyclothymia, also called cyclothymic disorder, is a milder but more lasting form of bipolar depression. People with cyclothymia have moods that swing between hypomania (a mild form of mania) and mild depression.

Like major depression, bipolar depression can be dangerous. During the depressed phase of your illness, you may be haunted by thoughts of suicide. During the manic phase of your illness, your good judgment may evaporate and you may not be able to see the harm of your actions. You may incur huge credit card debts, for example, or become sexually promiscuous. In some cases, people with mania lose touch with reality.

Milder, less common forms of depression include dysthymia, also called dysthymic disorder or depressive neurosis, and minor depression, also called minor depressive disorder. Recurrent brief depressive disorder feels like major depression but lasts for only a brief time. Postpartum depression is a depressive illness that develops in new mothers about 1 week to 6 months after the birth of their babies. Premenstrual dysphoric disorder is a cyclic illness that affects 3 percent to 5 percent of menstruating women. Women with this illness feel extremely depressed and irritable for a week or two before menstruation each month. Seasonal affective disorder (SAD) is a type of depression that occurs only at certain times of the year. People with this illness typically feel lethargic and depressed during winter months, yet their moods are normal during the summer months. Atypical depression has a mix of depressive symptoms that do not fit in perfectly with any of the existing categories.

In all its guises, depression distorts the way people view themselves, others, and the world. Theresa's thoughts are warped by self-loathing. Ed's irritability is damaging his relationships with other people. While Michelle's illness may seem to have positive aspects, it is clouding her judgment and making her act recklessly. In each of these cases, depressive illness is preventing people from leading their everyday lives.

No matter how their symptoms may vary, people with depressive illness find it affects almost every aspect of their lives, from how well they concentrate at work to how deeply they sleep at night. Eventually, it can make ordinary life impossible. But depression, in all its forms, can be treated. Major depression is one of the most treatable illnesses. Bipolar depression has no cure but can be controlled with medication. Other types of depression are also treatable.

The different types of depressive illness are discussed more fully in Chapter 2. Treatments are discussed in Chapters 5 and 6.

Am I Depressed or Just Blue?

If you are coping with a major loss, such as the death of your spouse or partner, you will experience some symptoms of depression. For example, you may find it hard to fall asleep, you may have no appetite for food, and you may have difficulty concentrating during the day. During a period of mourning after a major loss, such symptoms of depression are normal. Chances are you are enduring normal grief which, though difficult, is healthy.

Normal grief tends to go through stages, during which you react to your loss by first denying it, then coming to terms with it, and eventually accepting it. Immediately after the death of a loved one, for example, you may react with tears or pretend that he or she is still alive. You make funeral arrangements but your actions feel unreal, as if you were watching a movie. You cannot believe this has happened to you. You may feel completely numb.

Later, these feelings change as you acknowledge the reality of your loss. This is when you may experience sleeplessness, fatigue, lack of appetite, or other symptoms of depression. You may also feel guilty, disorganized, bewildered, and despairing. Activities you used to enjoy have no appeal. You may avoid family and friends. The memory of your loved one may preoccupy you, and you may yearn to see him or her just one more time. Perhaps you fantasize about dying and joining your loved one. (Thoughts of suicide are not usually part of the normal grieving process; see "Do I Need Help?" [pages 116 through 119] in Chapter 5, "Getting Help for Depression.") Slowly, however, your feelings change as you come to accept your loss. You still miss the person who died, but you regain your interest in other people. You care about whether your clothes are clean or your hair is tidy. A tasty meal or a sunny day gives you pleasure again.

At some point during your mourning, your grief can begin to make a great impact on your life. Sometimes, normal grief motivates people to change their lives. If your loved one was murdered, for example, you might become active in a group that lobbies for changes in the sentencing of convicted murderers. You might start to devote much of your spare time to the work or favorite charity of the person who died, or even make your loved one's work your full-time occupation.

Other people may react to a loss, particularly a loss of health or mobility after a serious illness, by becoming demoralized. People in this situation can experience some symptoms of depression, including low self-esteem, feelings of hopelessness, or a heightened sense that life is out of control. People with cancer, heart disease, or serious burns often experience such loss of spirit. The person's spirit generally returns when self-esteem improves during rehabilitation therapy.

Of course, many of us who have not endured a great loss still feel blue from time to time. Perhaps you lost your car keys on Monday, were denied a pay raise on Tuesday, and had to cope with blocked drains on Wednesday. Now you feel as if nothing will ever go right. Or maybe you have just returned to a difficult job after a delightful vacation and you now think that you have absolutely nothing to look forward to. You may feel pessimistic and grouchy for no very good reason. These moods are normal, provided you can continue to lead your life.

If you feel low in spirit but continue to do your work well and maintain your relationships with family and friends, you are not clinically depressed. Sadness and anxiety are often healthy reactions to losses, large or small. For at least 2 months after your loss, these symptoms are considered normal. But healthy grief that persists and remains severe for a long time after a loss can slowly deepen into clinical depression. If you are clinically depressed, you will not function normally. Your symptoms will be longer lasting, more extreme, and less likely to improve without treatment, and they will prevent you from behaving normally at work or in social situations.

An important difference between normal sadness and clinical depression is the effect your condition has on your self-esteem. People with clinical depression contend with constant negative thoughts about themselves, their lives, and their futures. Hopelessness paralyzes them. They may think that nothing ever works for them, that nothing ever will. They feet stuck, unable to act, and unable to relate to other people. People experiencing normal sadness or a negative mood may brood about their situation, but basically they are the people they have always been. Despite everything, they feel active and alive.

For example, a healthy person just fired from a job may think, "I feel terrible about losing that job. The money was good and I liked the work. Plus, I was good at it. I did not deserve to be fired." A clinically depressed person, by contrast, may think, "How can I survive without my job? I know I will never get another. I am a terrible person and a total loser." The healthy person's outlook is an honest and realistic assessment of the situation, while the depressed person's outlook is overly negative and unrealistic and may lead to an inability to take action.

FACTS AND FIGURES ABOUT DEPRESSION

Research has shown that in a given year, at least 17.5 million American adults -- 1 in 10 -- will experience depression and that there is a depressed person in an estimated 1 in 5 families.

Some forms of depression are more common than others. Major depression is likely to affect about 15 percent of Americans at least once in their lifetimes. Bipolar disorder is thought to occur in at least 1.2 percent of the population, or more than 3 million people. Milder versions of these illnesses may affect a further 2 percent to 5 percent of Americans. Particular groups of people are also more likely than others to develop depressive illness. Women, for example, experience depression at roughly twice the rate that men do. Depression is found in all age groups but occurs most frequently in middle-aged adults.

Depressive illness may be growing more prevalent in the US. Research shows that more people are now developing depression at an earlier age. For example, of the generation born between 1940 and 1959, about 10 percent may have experienced an episode of depression by the age of 25. Of the generation born before 1940, only 2.5 percent experienced depression by age 25. Researchers are uncertain how to interpret these statistics. Doctors may be better at diagnosing depression in young people today than they were in the past, or older people may not accurately remember when they first experienced depression.

Depression is costly, in both economic and human terms. The economic cost of depression ranges from $15 billion to $35 billion a year in lost time and productivity, employee turnover, and medical care. We have no way to measure its human cost. Untreated, the disease damages self-esteem, promotes substance abuse, disrupts relationships and careers, and sometimes causes disability or even death.

Many depressed people today fail to recognize depression in themselves. Indeed, certain symptoms of depression may even prevent a person from seeking help. If you experience the feelings of self-loathing common in depression, you may blame yourself for your low feelings. If you experience fatigue also, which is common, seeing a doctor may seem too exhausting to attempt. If you feel the unwarranted invincibility of mania, you may reject even the possibility of illness.

But even among those who recognize their illness, many decline to get help. Doctors estimate that two thirds of people who have depression fail to seek treatment. The reasons for this vary, but many people do not seek treatment simply because the illness is misunderstood. It may be seen as a sign of weakness. However, depressive illness is no more a personal failing than is heart disease, high blood pressure, or any other medical condition. It cannot be shaken off at will. Sometimes when people have the blues over some temporary setback or disappointment, it helps for them to keep busy or make an effort to pull out of their momentary feeling. But this is not true for depression. Without medical care, depression can last for weeks, months, or years.

Yet depression is a highly treatable illness. Doctors can remove or reduce all the symptoms of depression in more than 80 percent of their patients. But the longer the illness goes undetected and untreated, the more difficult it becomes to treat. Severe, untreated depression can result in suicide. People whose depression is severe enough to require hospitalization have a suicide rate as high as 15 percent.

Such statistics may seem daunting. But doctors today know far more about depression -- its possible causes and effective treatments -- than they knew even 20 years ago.

WHO IS AT RISK FOR DEPRESSION?

To some extent, we all run the risk of depressive illness. Depression has been diagnosed in all kinds of people: rich and poor, young and old, married and single. Stressful events come along in every life, and if these events are sufficiently severe and numerous, they may trigger depressive illness. We are also all vulnerable to physical ailments and have the potential to develop a disorder that later gives rise to depression. While no one is entirely immune to depressive illness, the most common forms -- major depression and bipolar depression -- do affect some groups of people more than others.

Gender Factors

Women are diagnosed and treated for major depression more often than men. In the US, a woman is about twice as likely as a man to be diagnosed with depression. Researchers have found that depression is equally common among male and female children, but during adolescence, girls start to show more depression than boys. This vulnerability continues throughout a woman's adult life. Even in old age, more women than men have depressive illness. In the US, about 20 percent to 25 percent of women will become seriously depressed at least once in their lives. Of men, about 12 percent will do so.

Doctors do not fully understand why they treat more depressed women than men, but they have several theories. One is that women are more prone to depression because they have more stress than do men. Women today have to cope with conflicting roles, with demanding schedules at work and at home. Some experts believe the traits encouraged in girls as they grow up, such as a willingness to please others rather than themselves, may later make them prone to depression.

Another explanation is that it is not that depression is actually more widespread among women but that women are more likely to seek treatment. Women may be willing to acknowledge the emotional symptoms of depression, such as feeling sad, lonely, or hopeless. According to this theory, men are less inclined to admit to such feelings. Also, doctors who diagnose depression may be biased and more likely to look for it in women than in men. Some researchers suspect that such a bias may account for the fact that women make up about 60 percent of medical patients yet receive about 75 percent of all prescriptions for mood-altering drugs.

Some theories suggest that men may try to stifle their depression with alcohol or other substances instead of seeking medical help. The depression may be masked -- that is, seen as the result of the alcohol or drug dependency rather than as a separate disorder. As a result, men may be less likely to be treated for depression.

The idea that depressive illness is overlooked in men is supported by research on depression among Amish people in Pennsylvania. The Amish people are members of a Protestant religion that requires personal simplicity and withdrawal from the modern world. Amish farming communities typically are self-reliant and tightly knit, and large families and cooperation among neighbors are common. Studies have shown that depression is equally common among Amish men and women. One possible explanation of this is that Amish men cannot mask their depression with drugs or alcohol because such substances are strictly forbidden by their religion. Also, the close ties among Amish people may ensure that any unusual behavior is promptly noted and treated.

Another theory is that women are more vulnerable to depression because their bodies experience a constant ebb and flow of hormones. Hormones are chemicals produced by certain organs and glands in the body that control many of the body's processes, including growth, metabolism, and sexual development. Hormonal levels shift routinely during a woman's monthly menstrual cycle. In some women, there may be a link between depression and these cyclic changes. Times of particularly great hormonal change in women include pregnancy, the time immediately after giving birth, and menopause, the period of a woman's life when her menstrual cycles become increasingly infrequent and then stop. For a few women, some of these milestones are marked by depressive illness.

Studies disagree over the relationship between pregnancy and depression. It appears, however, that pregnant women who are especially prone to depression are those who have unhappy marriages, who do not want a baby, and who have a history of depression or relatives with depression. Many women experience shortlived "blues" in the first few days after giving birth. Few women go on to develop full-blown depressive illness during the period after childbirth.

Menopause was once thought to be a time of depression. In fact, doctors regarded such depression as a unique disorder that they called involutional melancholia. Today, we know that it is not a unique disorder and that in general, women do not always develop it during menopause. Women who do develop it at that time typically have had a history of depressive illness.

Among women, rates of major depression are highest among the unhappily married, separated, and divorced, and lowest among the happily married. And though depression is cross-cultural, it appears that doctors in the US diagnose depression less frequently in African American women than in white women and more frequently in Hispanic women. One possible explanation of this, researchers believe, is that African American women are more likely to complain of the physical symptoms of depression than of the mood changes that go with it. This may be based on cultural issues about seeking out psychiatric help.

In contrast to major depression, bipolar disorder affects men and women equally. Why depression is found overwhelmingly in women, while mania is not, is unclear. But it may be that mania is simply more likely to be noticed than depression because of its striking symptoms. Also, it could be that depression is simply overlooked in men.

Creativity as a Risk Factor

Artists and writers, as a group are more likely to experience depression than other groups. Artists believed to have had depressive illness include writers Ernest Hemingway, Leo Tolstoy, and William Styron; poets Sylvia Plath, Anne Sexton, and Walt Whitman; and painters Georgia O'Keeffe, Vincent Van Gogh, and Jackson Pollock. Some scientific studies claim to confirm a link between artistic achievement and depressive illness. For example, one study compared 30 members of the University of Iowa Writers Workshop with a group of nonwriters. Depressive illness was far more common among the writers -- about 80 percent had either depression or mania, compared with 30 percent of the nonwriters. A separate study of leading British writers found that more than one third of the participants had been treated for depressive illness. These studies are far from conclusive, however, and much research must be done to confirm any link between depression and creativity.

If creativity and depressive illness are in fact linked, the exact connection between the two is unclear. It is less likely that creative work will be produced while an artist is experiencing depression, mania, or hypomania. Researchers found that many artists were unable to work while depressed and that artists produced poor work during mania. In addition, the artists found it hard to concentrate and were easily distracted during hypomania.

Age Factors

Depression and mania can affect people at any age, but symptoms are more likely to appear for the first time at certain stages of life. For example, you are most likely to experience your first episode of mania while in your teens or twenties. Depression also generally emerges for the first time in adults. In about half of depressed people, the illness first occurs between the ages of 20 and 50.

Although depression typically emerges for the first time in young people, older people as a group seem particularly susceptible. Estimates of how many older people have depressive illness vary widely. According to one estimate, about 15 percent of people over 65 years of age have some symptoms. Their symptoms may be mistakenly interpreted as due to physical problems instead of depression. People living in nursing homes seem to be especially at risk.

There are many possible reasons for this high rate of depression among older people. Older people typically have gone through a number of losses, such as diminished health, the death of a spouse or partner or friends, or lowered income after retirement. In addition, depression can be part of physical illnesses that are more common in this age group, such as cardiovascular disease. Also, depression is sometimes a side effect of prescription drugs, which are used more frequently by older people -- those over 65 take an average of seven or more medications each day. Depression may be a side effect of one such medication or a combination of several medications.

Other Factors

Your chances of getting depression or mania increase if you have had the illness before. Estimates vary, but about half of people who have depression once develop the illness again. In bipolar disorder, most people who have had one episode will experience a second.

You are also more likely to develop depressive illness if you have a relative who has had a depressive illness. This is especially true of bipolar depression. According to some scientific studies, immediate family members -- parents, siblings, or children -- of people with bipolar depression are 8 to 18 times more likely than the close relatives of healthy people to develop the illness. In addition, having a close family member with bipolar depression may make you more vulnerable to major depression. According to some studies, immediate family members of people with bipolar depression are 2 to 10 times more likely to have major depression than are the close relatives of healthy people. Likewise, if you have a close relative with major depression, you may be twice as likely to develop bipolar or major depression than other people.

Your ethnic background does not seem to affect your chances of developing depression or mania. It may affect your chances of receiving the proper diagnosis and treatment, however. Studies have shown that doctors are less likely to recognize mood disorders in people from an ethnic group that is different culturally from their own. A doctor of a particular ethnic group may perceive behavior that is accepted among people of another ethnic group as eccentric or abnormal.

In men and women, depressive illness is more common in people who are divorced, separated, or have no close relationships. Depressive illness puts great strain on relationships, and people who are alone often lack an emotional support system. Also, bipolar depression usually first emerges in youth, and people with this illness may have fewer opportunities to date or get married. Depression also seems to be common in widows and widowers. One study, for example, found signs of depression in about one sixth of widows and widowers 1 year after the death of a spouse or partner.

Certain personality traits may make you more vulnerable to depression. If you tend to criticize yourself, take a pessimistic approach toward life, or depend unduly on other people, you may be more prone to depression than happy-go-lucky types. A person who is withdrawn and reluctant to reach out to other people may also be at risk. By themselves, these traits certainly do not cause depression. But suppose, for example, you have a genetic predisposition to depression and have recently experienced several losses. Your inability to reach out to other people in this situation may put you at a higher risk for depression than a person who can easily ask for help.

Certain losses may make depression more likely later in life. The loss of a parent or significant loved one before the age of 11 may make you more prone to depression as an adult. People who have gone through other catastrophic losses, survived disasters, or participated in combat during a war are also at risk. Losses and other painful experiences themselves probably do not cause the depression, but they may result in a lifelong vulnerability or accentuate a genetic vulnerability.

Depression and mania can affect people in all social classes. Depression appears to be equally common among the rich and the poor. Bipolar disorder is most often diagnosed in people of comfortable means, perhaps because they have greater access to health care. Bipolar disorder is also more common among those without a college degree than among college graduates. This may be because the illness typically develops at an early age and is likely to interfere with a person's studies.

Although some people seem more prone to depressive illness than others do, no one is predestined to become ill. Many children of depressed people, for example, never develop the illness despite being at risk. Knowing that you are at risk for developing depressive illness may motivate you to learn more about the illness, to be alert for its warning signs, and to take steps to lessen your vulnerability -- by avoiding excessive amounts of stress, for example. Far from making depression inevitable, knowing the risks can help you beat it.

Fashion Reader or Mystic Christianity

2009-02-16T01:27:00.000-08:00

Fashion Reader

Author: Abby Lillethun

The Fashion Reader is designed for students, scholars, and anyone interested in contemporary fashion. The book brings together the key writings on the subject, covering the history, culture, and business of fashion. The extracts are drawn from a wide range of sources--books, professional and academic journals, magazines, interviews and exhibition catalogues. Each section is specially introduced and concludes with guides to further reading.

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Mystic Christianity

Author: Yogi Ramacharaka

Purchase one of 1st World Library's Classic Books and help support our free internet library of downloadable eBooks. Visit us online at www.1stWorldLibrary.ORG - - Strange rumors reached the ears of the people of Jerusalem and the surrounding country. It was reported that a new prophet had appeared in the valley of the lower Jordan, and in the wilderness of Northern Judea, preaching startling doctrines. His teachings resembled those of the prophets of old, and his cry of "Repent! Repent ye! for the Kingdom of Heaven is at hand," awakened strange memories of the ancient teachers of the race, and caused the common people to gaze wonderingly at each other, and the ruling classes to frown and look serious, when the name of the new prophet was mentioned. The man whom the common people called a prophet, and whom the exalted ones styled an impostor, was known as John the Baptist, and dwelt in the wilderness away from the accustomed haunts of men. He was clad in the rude garments of the roaming ascetics, his rough robe of camel's skin being held around his form by a coarse girdle of leather.

Glory Walk or DHEA

2009-02-14T21:14:00.000-08:00

Glory Walk: A Memoir

Author: Cathryn E Smith

The Glory Walk is more than a memoir about Cathryn E. Smith's father. It is a multi-layered narrative that captures readers and propels them into the heart of a powerful story. Using an absorbing blend of creative styles and unusual imagery, Smith gives voice not only to each person in the story but also to the Alzheimer's disease that steals her father's life. Her distinctive writing style weaves prose, letters, conversations, poems, and music into an extraordinary literary experience that starts with fractured memories and ends with a life-affirming picture of one man's and one family's "glory walk."

author, The House on Eccles Road - Judith Kitchen

Smith grants her father the dignity of her memory. She arranges a collage-dreamscape, childhood memories, and more, even the imagined chaotic interior voice of the disease itself-into a tribute. It's fascinating how we get to know this familyЉ. Everyone comes alive.

author, Ideas and Details - Garrett M. Bauman

The Glory Walk will crush and rebuild your heart on each page. It is superbly written, vivid, achingly honest, with a plainness and vitality that can come only from genuine feeling.

Publishers Weekly

This memoir of a father's struggle with Alzheimer's wavers from luminous to baffling. Its structure is nonlinear, punctuating straightforward memories of Smith's father's illness with dream sequences, conversations written in play form, poetry and excerpts from scholarly journals. This approach makes for a fragmented narrative, but determined readers should persevere for Smith's straightforward sections, which trace the disease's course with precision and grace. Her sentiments are sure to echo the experience of anyone who has lost a loved one to Alzheimer's. For instance, she imagines telling the well-intentioned but not terribly sensitive nurse at her father's nursing home, "I'll just wait down here while you wave some magic wand or clunk him on the head if you have to, just get him out of those diapers and into a nice Sunday suit and we'll go to... lunch, have a whiskey sour and rum punch, eat all the cashews out of the nut mix, take two popovers instead of one, play with the electric windows in the Buick." Smith's gift for communicating her wish to be anywhere but her present situation is especially apparent as she writes about the undignified death of her formerly affable and easygoing father. She describes her last memory of him, waving good-bye from a chair, and writes, "If I tip [the memory] a bit, as if holding a small mirror in the light, maybe then I can see that it isn't really my father at all but a little boy playing spaceman.... He is waving to the cheering crowd as he prepares to blast off." Such descriptions make this overly ambitious book worthwhile. (May 31) Copyright 2003 Reed Business Information.

DHEA: A Comprehensive Review

Author: JHH Thijssen

This is a high-level research text analyzing the latest studies of dehydroepiandrosterone (DHEA), sometimes described as the "anti-aging pill," "pep pill," or even "fountain of youth." It contains six chapters by world experts on the physiopathology of DHEA sulfate, the neuroactive properties of DHEA and DHEA sulfate, DHEA transformation into androgens and estrogens, DHEA in metabolic diseases, the use and effect of DHEA in humans, and DHEA use in postmenopausal women. Includes bibliographic references and index.

Booknews

Comprises six papers probing endocrinological and epidemiological aspects of the "anti-aging" adrenal steroid Dehydroepiandrosterone (DHEA), from a December 1997 workshop sponsored by the International Health Foundation in Bosch en Duin, the Netherlands. They reflect renewed interest in the physiopathology of DHEA, as decreasing DHEA plasma levels with age has led to controversial speculation about its role in the aging process and incidence of age- associated pathologies. The workshop was dedicated to David de Wied, former director of the Rudolf Magnus Institute for Neurosciences, Utrecht U. Annotation c. Book News, Inc., Portland, OR (booknews.com)

60 Second Sleep Ease or Natural Prescriptions for Women

2009-02-13T17:02:00.000-08:00

60 Second Sleep-Ease: Quick Tips for Getting a Good Night's Rest

Author: Shawn Curri

By using :60 second strategies 65 million Americans who feel robbed of sleep can learn how to master the eight steps crucial to finally solving chronic sleep deprivation problems.

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Natural Prescriptions for Women: What to Do--and When to Do It--to Solve More Than 100 Female Health Problems--Without Drugs

Author: Prevention Health Books

The best cures combining:

Herbs * Stretches * Vitamins * Aromatherapy * Yoga * Homeopathy * Foods * Relaxation * Baths * Lifestyle Makeovers * Mental Pick-Me-Ups * Weight Loss * And More

Nondrug prescriptions for more than 100 everyday complaints and emotional concerns, including:

* Herbal prescriptions like St.-John's-wort for depression (page 395) and dandelion tea for urinary tract infections (page 137)
* Stretching prescriptions for a stiff, aching back (page 16) and post-workout soreness (page 96)
* Yoga prescriptions for stuffy sinuses (page 109) and fluid retention (page 276)
* Nutritional like magnesium for migraine headaches (page 125) and a B vitamin formula for chronic fatigue (page 178)
* Aromatherapy like essential oil of rosemary for menstrual cramps (page 275) and lemon scent for morning sickness (page 285)

Doctor-approved regimens for major health concerns, including:

* Dietary to control blood sugar (page 182), lower cholesterol (page 211), prevent breast cancer (page 172), and manage other serious conditions
* Exercise to control high blood pressure (page 208), lose weight (page 230), tame trouble spots (page 366), and more
* Lifestyle makeovers for the married and harried (page 475), chronic dieters (page 468), shift workers (page 503), and people in other stressful circumstances

Match natural remedies to your body's daily, weekly, and monthly cycles!

The Chronic Pain Management SourceBook or Child Safety

2009-02-12T12:50:00.000-08:00

The Chronic Pain Management SourceBook

Author: David Drum

More than 34 million people in America suffer from some form of chronic, often debilitating, pain. Drum presents a holistic approach to help sufferers overcome the emotional and mental as well as the physical components of pain. With information on meditation, exercise, visualization, and more, this sourcebook shows the chronic pain sufferer how to take charge of the healing process.

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Child Safety: Problem and Prevention from Pre-School to Adolescence

Author: Bill Gilham

The past decade has seen increased awareness of the varied vulnerability of children to accident, abuse and assault. Child vulnerability is beginning to be seen as a comprehensive problem in child developmentvulnerability which changes with age and associated intellectual and social skills or behavioral characteristics. It is also strongly associated with parental situations and wider aspects of the social environment.

The book covers: child pedestrian accidents; accidents in the home and at play; bullying; drug abuse; physical abuse and sexual abuse. Each chapter offers a research summary of the nature of the problem together with a summary and evaluation of intervention and preventative approaches, emphasizing what is most likely to be effective. With its focus on intervention and prevention, Child Safety From Preschool to Adolescence will be especially valuable in educational settings, but will also be useful to a wide variety of professional areasincluding social work, the law, medicine and psychology.

Neurochemistry of Abused Drugs or Clinical Handbook of Co existing Mental Health and Drug and Alcohol Problems

2009-02-11T08:38:00.000-08:00

Neurochemistry of Abused Drugs

Author: Steven B Karch

Beginning with a detailed look at individual drugs and their neurochemical mechanisms, Neurochemistry of Abused Drugs considers changes in neurotransmitter levels and discusses the relationship of these changes to the nature and phenomenon of addiction. New studies highlight the addictive capacity and neurochemical and neurobehavioral consequences of MDMA, methamphetamine, nicotine, and cocaine use. Recent discoveries on the neurotransmitter systems involved in each of these drugs reveal new therapeutic targets and novel compounds that may aid in alleviating addiction. Extensively referenced and citing numerous studies, this book provides unparalleled insight into the actions and potential inhibition of abused drugs.

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Clinical Handbook of Co-existing Mental Health and Drug and Alcohol Problems

Author: Baker Velleman

Co-existing mental health and drug and alcohol problems occur frequently in primary care and clinical settings. Despite this, health professionals rarely receive training in how to detect, assess and formulate interventions for co-existing problems, and few clinical guidelines exist.

This handbook provides an exciting and highly useful addition to this area. Leading clinicians from the UK, the US and Australia provide practical descriptions of assessments and interventions for co-existing problems. These will enable professionals working with co-existing problems to understand best practice and ensure that people with co-existing problems receive optimal treatment. A range of overarching approaches are covered, including: working within a cognitive behavioural framework; provision of consultation-liaison services, training and supervision; individual, group and family interventions; and working with rurally isolated populations.

The contributors also provide detailed descriptions of assessments and treatments for a range of disorders when accompanied by drug and alcohol problems, including anxiety, depression, schizophrenia, bipolar disorder and learning difficulties. The Clinical Handbook of Co-existing Mental Health and Drug and Alcohol Problems will enhance clinicians' confidence in working with people with co-existing problems. It will prove a valuable resource for all psychologists, psychiatrists, counsellors, social workers and all those working in both primary and secondary care health settings.

Contributors     x
Foreword     xvii
Preface     xx
Acknowledgements     xxii
Overview: Detection and decisions
Co-existing mental health and drug and alcohol problems: Steps towards better treatment   Amanda Baker   Frances J. Kay-Lambkin   Terry J. Lewin     1
Co-existing problems: From conceptualization to case formulation   Richard Velleman     20
General processes when working with people with co-existing mental health and drug and alcohol problems
Motivational interviewing   David J. Kavanagh   Jennifer M. Connolly     39
Cognitive behaviour therapy for people with co-existing mental health and drug and alcohol problems   Amanda Baker   Sandra Bucci   Frances J. Kay-Lambkin   Leanne Hides     55
Family intervention for co-existing mental health and drug and alcohol problems   Gina Smith   Richard Velleman     74
Group interventions for co-existing mental health and drug and alcohol problems   Kim T. Mueser   Steven C. Pierce     96
A consultation-liaison service model offering a brief integrated motivational enhancement intervention   Hermine L. Graham   Derek Tobin   Emma Godfrey     114
Adapting approaches with specificpopulations or specific problems
Young people with co-existing mental health and drug and alcohol problems   Leanne Hides   Dan I. Lubman   Frances J. Kay-Lambkin   Amanda Baker     132
Rurally isolated populations and co-existing mental health and drug and alcohol problems   Brian Kelly   Frances J. Kay-Lambkin   David J. Kavanagh     159
Homelessness alongside co-existing mental health and drug and alcohol problems   Richard Velleman     177
Anxiety and drug and alcohol problems   Andrew Baillie   Claudia Sannibale     197
Depression and drug and alcohol problems   Frances J. Kay-Lambkin   Amanda Baker   Vaughan J. Carr     218
Psychosis and drug and alcohol problems   Christine Barrowclough   Gillian Haddock   Ian Lowens   Rory Allott   Paul Earnshaw   Mike Fitzsimmons   Sarah Nothard     241
Bipolar affective disorder and drug and alcohol problems   Emma Whicher   Mohammed Abou-Saleh     266
Eating disorders and drug and alcohol problems   Jennifer S. Coelho   Christopher Thornton   Stephen W. Touyz   J. Hubert Lacey   Sarah Corfe     290
Personality disorders and drug and alcohol problems   Ellen M. Crouse   Keith M. Drake   Mark P. McGovern     309
Learning disability and co-existing drug and alcohol problems   Gabrielle Barter     329
Training, supervision and future directions
Training in co-existing mental health and drug and alcohol problems: High priority in policy requires resources   Ilana Crome   Roger Bloor     351
Clinical team supervision for practitioners treating co-existing mental health and drug and alcohol problems   Alex Copello   Derek Tobin     371
Where to from here?   Amanda Baker   Richard Velleman     388
Index     395

Fit Together or Evidence Based Herbal Medicine

2009-02-10T04:25:00.000-08:00

Fit Together: How to Double Your Workout Results with a Partner

Author: Eddy Goicolea

Everyone wants to stay fit today, but working out at the gym can be boring, expensive, and inconvenient. Here's a way to liberate your fitness program--in more ways than one. Fit Together presents a new and revolutionary system of resistance exercises to do with a partner--exercises that couples can do anywhere, anytime. In exquisite photographs that show off the sculpted forms of the two authors, this book reveals ways of working out that are more stimulating than ever imagined.

Instead of all those clunky machines, the regimen here relies solely on gravity to provide a more natural, more constant, and more challenging resistance for the muscles. Every muscle group is covered in more than thirty exercises--from lunges for the glutes and rows for the delts to push-ups for the pecs and squats for the quads. And, for each day's workout the regimen pairs exercises that work opposing muscle groups, so that no time is wasted resting between sets, as so often happens in gyms. Fit Together will reinvigorate your fitness program with newfound motivation, satisfaction, and visible results.

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Evidence-Based Herbal Medicine

Author: Michael Rotblatt

A handbook of practical, objective, and clinically oriented information on the use of herbalism in health care.

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Reviewer: Marie Londrigan, PhD (Pace University)
Description: In this is a well researched and timely book, the authors use an evidence-based approach in an attempt to assist healthcare practitioners make sound, safe, efficient and effective recommendations about herbal therapeutics in clinical practice.
Purpose: The purpose is to provide the healthcare practitioner with reputable sources of evidence in the field of herbal medicine. Meeting this objective raises the standards of herbal therapeutics and validates the inclusion of such modalities within the standards of practice. The book meets the authors' stated objectives. Considering the growing popularity and use of herbs, this book is critical and welcomed by healthcare practitioners who face multiple daunting questions daily. These questions may include: What is this herb? How does it work? Is it safe? What are the potential benefits? What are the potential risks? What are the potential reactions with other treatments? Has there been scientific research that demonstrates the safe, efficient, and effective nature of the herbal remedy?
Audience: This book has been written for healthcare practitioners who are searching for scientifically based information that will assist them with decision making in the area of herbal remedies rather than making decisions based on "folklore" and "tradition." Such scientifically based information will also assist healthcare practitioners who wishes to confidently discuss these remedies with their clients. This book may also be a useful tool for educators. Both authors are credible in the subject matter of this book as are the multiple contributors.
Features: The field of herbal medicine has grown in recent years. Today healthcare practitioners are frequently bombarded by their clients who come into their offices making requests to start a particular remedy or to notify the practitioner that they have already started an herbal modality. Traditionally, the use of certain herbal modalities have been handed down from generation to generation with stories as to their effectiveness with little reliable clinical data to back these claims. This book attempts to take herbal medicine from these subjective stories to an organized body of scientific literature. The highlight of the book is the 65 herbal medicines that the authors chose to focus on. Each herbal medicine is review and defined with historical points of interest followed by sections critical for practice and include: uses, pharmacology, clinical trials, adverse effects, interactions, cautions, preparations, and doses. For each herb an extensive literature search was conducted including Medline, the Cochrane Collaboration, and relevant published articles. All available evidence was assessed, analyzed, and evaluated and given a "Benefit Rating" of one to three leaves and a "Safety Rating" indicated by a plus or a minus. The ratings are based on the evidence presented and are meant to assist the healthcare practitioner in determining the efficacy and safety of the herbal medicine.
Assessment: This book is both timely and necessary. Considering that herbal remedies have traditionally been passed down from generation to generation in the oral tradition it is time to bring evidence-based practice to the field. Reliable clinical data must back up claims as to the usefulness of herbal remedies. This book is extremely useful as it brings another dimension to the field of herbal medicine. The authors not only provide descriptive information but highlight another approach to understanding and validating this old tradition.

Rating

4 Stars! from Doody

I	Introduction to Herbal Medicine	1
	Evidence-Based Herbal Medicine	1
	Herbal Practices in the U.S.	6
	Quality Assurance and Choosing a Brand or Product	17
	Understanding Herbal Dosage Forms	24
	Chemistry of Herbal Medicines	29
	Herb-Drug Interactions: Reported Versus Potential Effects	45
II	Herb Evaluations	63
	Introduction	63
	Evaluations of 65 Selected Herbs	66
	Herbal Medicines Categorized By Levels of Evidence and Indications	380
III	Special Topics	387
	Chinese Herbs	387
	Ayurvedic Herbs	396
	Mexican Herbs	403
IV	Essays & Commentaries	411
	Aromatherapy	411
	The Placebo Effect and Herbs	420
	What We Have Learned	429
V	Appendices	443
	Resources for Herbal Medicine Information	443
	Selection of Additional Herbal Medicines	450
	Index	461

The Foundations of Athletic Training or The Juggling Act

2009-02-09T00:13:00.000-08:00

The Foundations of Athletic Training: Prevention, Assessment, and Management

Author: Marcia K Anderson

Formerly titled Sports Injury Management, this new edition of this solid textbook is geared particularly to athletic trainers and athletic training students. It uses a problem-solving approach to explain the core information an athletic trainer needs to know including prevention, recognition, assessment, management, and disposition of sports-related injuries and diseases. Features to the new edition include a taping chapter; correlation of the content to the NATA Board of Certification (BOC) Role Delineation Study for exam preparation; additional management algorithms and field strategies; a student study CD-ROM with an anatomy reference and a student study tool; and more. Additional resources are available at the Connection Website, http://connection.lww.com/go/anderson3E.

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The Juggling Act: The Healthy Boomer's Guide to Achieving Balance in Midlife

Author: Mickey Becky Edwards

After Peggy Edwards, Miroslava Lhotsky, and Judy Turner published their highly successful first book, The Healthy Boomer: A No-Nonsense Guide to Midlife Health for Women and Men, they embarked on a series of workshops with health professionals and men and women in midlife. Like them, the participants often found it almost impossible to juggle the responsibilities of midlife and still find time and energy for themselves. Translating the principles of balance and good health into daily action is difficult, and the authors knew from their seminars that participants were always pleased to hear stories of struggle and success from others. It made sense, they concluded, to ask Boomers themselves the best ways to manage midlife.

To get a sense of common issues in midlife and possible coping strategies, they sent out a questionnaire and conducted telephone interviews to draw out more in-depth ideas. The results are found in this book, a collection of anecdotes, quotes, and wisdom from Boomers themselves.

In midlife, we start to get in touch with the fact that our time on earth will not last forever and is precious. This book provides a variety of ways of looking at this fact and of thinking about the choices ahead. There are motivating stories from Boomers (some, such as Pamela Wallin, known to many), brief updates from the scientific world, and interesting tidbits of information from the survey.

Healing with the Herbs of Life or Naturally Thin Kids

2009-02-07T20:01:00.000-08:00

Healing with the Herbs of Life

Author: Lesley Tierra

This completely revised and updated book takes a complex subject and makes it accessible. It synthesizes the great herbal traditions of China and India with Western herbology, and offers clear, concise explanations of how and why herbs heal. Step-by-step instructions for creating your own herbal remedies are given, as well as therapeutic approaches you can do at home, and easy-to-follow guidelines for gathering, preparing, purchasing, and storing herbs.

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Naturally Thin Kids: How to Protect Your Kids from Obesity and Eating Disorders for Life

Author: Jean Antonello

Naturally Thin Kids teaches parents how to prevent their children from developing eating patterns that lead to weight problems by keeping them focused on their hunger and fullness signals. Naturally Thin Kids also illustrates how patterns of undereating followed by compensatory overeating lead to weight gain and disturbed eating patterns in kids. Gives parents information and tools to teach healthy eating habits to their kids that will last a lifetime.

Squeezing Your Size 14 Self into a Size 6 World or Abdomen brazos y pecho

2009-02-06T15:50:00.000-08:00

Squeezing Your Size 14 Self into a Size 6 World

Author: Carrie Myers Smith

Have you ever browsed through the latest magazines or fashion shows and felt pressured to change who you are? Have you tried to meet other people's expectations, only to find yourself disappointed or worn out? How many diet books and articles have you purchased while chasing an unrealistic body image? Are you ready to give up on the whole fitness scene? Don't! Instead, stop trying to squeeze yourself into molds that were never intended for you in the first place with the help of author Carrie Myers Smith. Through special "Coaching Moments" Carrie will teach you how to apply practical, realistic solutions to be the woman you were created to be! It's like having your own personal wellness coach! She'll also show you how to dump the old garbage that has been blocking your success. In the end, you'll create your own Indi-FIT-ual Plan to guide you to lasting success.

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Abdomen, brazos y pecho: Moldee su cuerpo

Author: Thorsten Tschirner

Beautifully packaged, pocket-sized references to feeling good inside and out, these guides focus on nutrition and exercise with advice, tips, and methods for achieving maximum physical and mental health. Bellamente empacadas referencias portátiles de cómo sentirse bien por dentro y por fuera, estas guías para la buena salud se concentran en la nutrición y el ejercicio con ideas, consejos, claves y métodos para alcanzar la máxima salud física y mental.

The Complete Book of Fitness or Gene Therapy

2009-02-05T05:32:00.000-08:00

The Complete Book of Fitness: Mind, Body, Spirit

Author: Fitness Magazin

From the expert editors of Fitness magazine, here is everything you need to know about exercise, nutrition, and well-being in one comprehensive volume, The Complete Book of Fitness. Hundreds of entries are organized alphabetically in four sections:

Strength Training offers effective, illustrated workouts for every muscle group.
Cardiovascular Training includes invaluable information on fat-burning and metabolism.
Diet and Nutrition demystifies eating for health, strength, and athletic performance.
Wellness provides an introduction to alternative therapies and healing, rounding out your total fitness package of mind, body, and spirit.

So whether you want to flatten your abs or firm your thighs, you're looking for a stretching routine or cross-training ideas, you want to carbo-load or unload a few pounds, or if you wish to increase your energy or reduce your stress, finding the answers is literally as easy as A-B-C. Clearly written for the layperson, The Complete Book of Fitness serves as a primer on fitness basics, from biceps to water aerobics, from antioxidants to yoga. Packed with easy-to-access information, it is also a gym bible and can be used to customize a detailed fitness regimen to suit any lifestyle and body type.

This first-of-its-kind fitness encyclopedia is a must-have for every health-conscious household.

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YA-A wellness guide that will appeal especially to young women. It is a broadly conceived and highly readable resource, presented in an oversized format with bold headings, large type, and clear drawings of exercises. The material is organized into four major categories: strength training, cardiovascular training, diet and nutrition, and, lastly, wellness. Within each section the topics are alphabetically arranged, which has its drawbacks-subjects that go together logically don't appear consecutively. However, the index is thorough and there is extensive cross-referencing throughout. The book has the light-handed writing style of Fitness magazine articles; nonetheless, it reflects the current medical thinking while including such "hot" topics as vegetarianism, Chinese medicine, homeopathy, Tai Chi and Chi Kung, burning fat, cross training, and aromatherapy. The editors have included essays on body image, osteoporosis, women and muscle, special medical conditions and working out, pregnancy and exercise, and "A Woman's Body Passages." There are ample charts that show the muscles worked during a particular exercise, nutrients and what they do, how to calculate body-mass index, minerals and what they do, and target heart rates.-Cynthia J. Rieben, W. T. Woodson High School, Fairfax, VA Copyright 1999 Cahners Business Information.

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Gene Therapy (Health and Medical Issues Today Series)

Author: Evelyn B Kelly

Every day, newspapers and television news programs present stories on the latest controversies over healthcare and medical advances, but they do not have the space to provide detailed background on the issues. Websites and weblogs provide information from activists and partisans intent on presenting their side of a story. But where can students - or even ordinary citizens - go to obtain unbiased, detailed background on the medical issues affecting their daily lives? This volume in the Health and Medical Issues Today series provides readers and researchers a balanced, in-depth introduction to the medical, scientific, legal, and cultural issues surrounding gene therapy and its import in today's world of healthcare.

Gene Therapy is organized to provide researchers with easy access to the information they need:

Section 1 provides overview chapters on the background information needed to intelligently understand the issues and controversies surrounding gene therapy, such as the history of theories of the gene and recent developments in clinical trials

Section 2 offers capsule examinations of the contemporary issues and debates that provoke the most heated disagreements and misunderstandings, such as whether or not humans should "tinker" with genetic material and who pays for genetic therapies.

Section 3 includes reference material on stem cells, including primary source documents from important players in the struggle over gene therapy, a timeline of important events, and an annotated bibliography of useful print and electronic resources. This volume in the Health and Medical Issues Today series provides everything a student requires to understand the issues involved in gene therapy and provides a springboard for further research into the issue.

Living with Fibromyalgia or Running Injuries

2009-02-04T01:20:00.000-08:00

Living with Fibromyalgia: Four Steps to Manage Pain and Lead a Fulfilling Life

Author: Dean L Mondell

A clear, four-step plan to overcoming fibromyalgia

Fibromyalgia is a widespread musculoskeletal pain and fatigue disorder that afflicts nearly 10 million Americans--mostly women. Written by a fibromyalgia sufferer and her doctor, who are collaborators for the Fibromyalgia Friends Support Group, Living with Fibromyalgia provides you with a revolutionary four-step plan to overcoming this debilitating condition.

Although there is no known cause or cure for fibromyalgia, much can be done to relieve the pain. Living with Fibromyalgia lays out a clear strategy and easy-to-follow plan that will help you learn how to adapt to this chronic illness.

The book explores how you can:

Find the right care
Rebuild your relationships
Stabilize stress . . . and more

Dean L. Mondell, M.D., is a physiatrist who has been in private practice for more than 20 years specializing in compassionate care of chronic pain patients suffering from severe injuries, trauma, and fibromyalgia. He serves as the medical director of Creekside Hospice.

Patti Wright is the founder and leader of the Fibromyalgia Friends Support Group. She writes regularly for AWARE magazine (National Fibromyalgia Awareness Magazine) and is a member of several fibromyalgia organizations.

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Running Injuries: How to Prevent and Overcome Them

Author: Tim Noakes

In this completely revised edition of their best-selling handbook, Tim Noakes and Stephen Granger present the most up-to-date findings on running injuries, and their prevention, diagnosis and treatment.
At some point in their running careers, most runners find themselves injured, in pain, or even laid off. Running Injuries is the ultimate resource on injury prevention and is the unrivalled guide for runners of all levels--from elite athletes to weekend joggers to doctors.

James L. Moeller

This second edition paperback text looks specifically at injuries as they relate to and are associated with running. The first edition was published in 1990. Changes made in the second edition include expansion of the discussion on injury prevention as well as the addition of a discussion on factors that predispose to injury. The purpose is to provide a guide to runners on the prevention and treatment of running-related injuries. With the popularity of running as both a competitive and recreational sport, these are worthy objectives. The book is meant for runners of all levels and is also appropriate for running coaches and other individuals who are involved with runners or with athletes participating in sports that require running. The authors are not only well-known authorities on running injuries, but are accomplished runners themselves. Illustrations and photographs are of good quality and add to the text, The book is adequately indexed. The authors use of interviews from elite runners and subsequent discussion of the injuries of those runners is an interesting feature. This 176-page paperback should prove very helpful to runners and coaches of all levels. Although the information is very good, the presentation makes it less appropriate for healthcare professionals. The information in this book will help runners understand their injuries better but should not take the place of injury evaluation by appropriate healthcare providers. This book would be appropriate for personal purchase.

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Reviewer: James L. Moeller, MD (University of Pittsburgh School of Medicine)
Description: This second edition paperback text looks specifically at injuries as they relate to and are associated with running. The first edition was published in 1990. Changes made in the second edition include expansion of the discussion on injury prevention as well as the addition of a discussion on factors that predispose to injury.
Purpose: The purpose is to provide a guide to runners on the prevention and treatment of running-related injuries. With the popularity of running as both a competitive and recreational sport, these are worthy objectives.
Audience: The book is meant for runners of all levels and is also appropriate for running coaches and other individuals who are involved with runners or with athletes participating in sports that require running. The authors are not only well-known authorities on running injuries, but are accomplished runners themselves.
Features: Illustrations and photographs are of good quality and add to the text, The book is adequately indexed. The authors use of interviews from elite runners and subsequent discussion of the injuries of those runners is an interesting feature.
Assessment: This 176-page paperback should prove very helpful to runners and coaches of all levels. Although the information is very good, the presentation makes it less appropriate for healthcare professionals. The information in this book will help runners understand their injuries better but should not take the place of injury evaluation by appropriate healthcare providers. This book would be appropriate for personal purchase.

Rating

3 Stars from Doody

	To our readers
	The authors
	Acknowledgements
1	New insights into running injuries	1
2	Understanding the body	5
3	Understanding the mind	17
4	Preventing running injuries	29
5	The ten laws of running injuries	63
6	Bone and muscles: a discussion of non-site-specific injuries	75
7	A troubleshooter's guide to site-specific injuries	99
	Diagnosis chart	174
	Glossary	181
	Index	187

Libro de la presi n sangu nea or Magnet Therapy

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

Libro de la presiуn sanguнnea: Cуmo bajarla y mantenerla baja

Author: Stephen P Fortmann

Now in its third edition, this basic work explains the latest data on the effects of medication, diet, and exercise on blood pressure. It defines the essential terminology—such as diastolic and systolic—emphasizes stress reduction techniques, and offers science-based insight into the causes and control of this widespread condition.

Ahora en su tercera edición, esta obra explica la información mas reciente sobre los efectos de los medicamentos, la dieta y el ejercicio sobre la presión sanguínea. Define los términos esenciales como diástole y sístole, enfatizando técnicas de reducción del estrés y ofreciendo percepciones para controlar esta condición común.

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Magnet Therapy: The Gentle and Effective Way to Balance Body Systems

Author: Ghanshyam Singh Birla

• The complete guide to magnetotherapy--the treatment that promises to revolutionize 21st-century medicine.

• Magnet therapy has been used by more than 100 million people worldwide.

• Clinical studies show magnet therapy to be an effective treatment for back pain, insomnia, high cholesterol and blood pressure, and many other ailments.

The recent discovery of magnetic receptors in the human brain has confirmed what the ancient Chinese, Indians, Egyptians, and Greeks always knew: that human beings are strongly influenced by the Earth's magnetic field, and that by subtly altering our own energy fields with magnets we can restore proper balance to our body systems. This science of magnetotherapy has already been successfully used by more than 100 million people in the United States and around the world. Numerous scientific studies show that many cases of stiff shoulders, back, or neck, unexplained chest pain and frequent headaches, as well as insomnia and general fatigue are actually caused by what is known as Magnetic Deficiency Syndrome, and double-blind tests reveal that magnets have brought rapid relief in 90 percent of these cases.

Magnet Therapy presents the history and science of this fascinating subject, explaining why magnets increase oxygenation in the blood, lower cholesterol and blood pressure, reduce pain, enhance cellular regeneration, and may even inhibit tumor growth. The authors detail methods for treating symptoms ranging from asthma to toothaches and weigh the benefits of magnetic necklaces, magnetic belts, and magnetized water, as well as traditional bipolar magnets. For devotees of alternative medicine, Birla and Hemlin explainhow magnetotherapy fits into the context of other practices, such as Ayurveda and traditional Chinese medicine, and how it can be used in conjunction with acupuncture, massage, and other therapies. Complete with case studies and resource listings, Magnet Therapy is the comprehensive guide to what promises to be the next medical revolution.

What You Really Need to Know about Moles and Melanoma or Rainforest Remedies

2009-02-01T16:57:00.000-08:00

What You Really Need to Know about Moles and Melanoma

Author: Jill R Schofield

Throughout the world, the incidence of malignant melanoma is increasing at an alarming rate. This dramatic rise is largely due to more frequent and prolonged exposure to intense sun, the result of major changes in clothing styles, recreation, and lifestyle (including widespread access to midwinter resort vacations). Significantly, recent scientific studies have shown an increased number of moles on, and a higher rate of melanoma in, people with the greatest sunscreen use, pointing out the mistaken belief that using sunscreen means getting a "safe" tan. The truth is that most sunscreen provides protection from UVB rays--the rays that cause the sunburn you see and feel--but not from UVA rays--the cancer-causing rays that penetrate deeper into the skin.

In this book, physicians Jill R. Schofield and William A. Robinson team up to provide comprehensive information about melanoma for patients and family members as well as those who are concerned about getting the disease. They provide the latest information on prevention, diagnosis, treatment, prognosis, and follow-up, and answer a host of questions, such as: • I use a number 15 sunscreen. Is that enough? • I have been under a lot of stress lately. Did that make me get melanoma? • If the melanoma comes back, when will it happen? • Is there a blood test to tell if the melanoma has spread? • Is a mole more likely to turn into melanoma if it's in a place where my clothes rub?

In addition, the authors describe who is at risk and tell readers how to determine their level of risk; describe skin warning signs and unusual forms of melanoma; talk about melanoma in children, pregnant women, and people whose immune systems arecompromised; and take a look at what's on the horizon in diagnosis and treatment. The book is fully illustrated with color photographs and line drawings and includes a glossary and a guide to resources--support and advocacy organizations, and web sites--for people with melanoma.

Booknews

Thorough consumer-type information combined with specific scientific information, clearly explained, put this reference in a class well above most home health guides. Coverage includes the basics of prevention and the specifics of diagnosis, treatment, prognosis, and follow-up. The authors are both doctors, Shofield with St. Joseph Hospital in Denver, and Robinson with the U. of Colorado. Annotation c. Book News, Inc., Portland, OR (booknews.com)

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Rainforest Remedies: One Hundred Healing Herbs of Belize

Author: Rosita Arvigo

This revised and enlarged second edition includes much additional information about the major herbs in the Mayan pharmacopeia. Their work proves that the rainforest has more value to mankind alive than cut down!

The Purification Plan or Menopause Manager

2009-01-31T12:44:00.000-08:00

The Purification Plan: Pure Vitality, Pure Resilience, Pure Health

Author: Peter Bennett

Proven strategies to repair toxic damage and restore the body to vibrant health—in as little as 7 days!

A growing body of research points to toxins as a major contributor to weight gain, fatigue, and chronic illness. Now anyone can safely and effectively cleanse the body of these harmful compounds to look and feel years younger.

Dr. Peter Bennett has been using detoxification techniques in his practice for more than 20 years, with remarkable results. Drawing on his own clinical experience and the discoveries of other top detox experts, he has created an exclusive 7-day program to flush out toxins and purify the body in just one week. Readers will learn:
• the best foods, herbs, and supplements for detoxification
• gentle "detoxercises" that enhance immunity and fight the effects of stress
• simple solutions to create a clean, pure environment at home and at work
• strategies for setting up a rejuvenating home spa inexpensively
• special 1-, 2-, and 3-day fasts and weekly,
monthly, and seasonal cleansing routines

For anyone who wants to lose weight, the 7-day program is perfect for jump-starting their efforts. Readers also can customize the program with targeted strategies for specific health concerns, including arthritis, diabetes, depression, migraines, and allergies.

Publishers Weekly

According to naturopathic physician Bennett (coauthor, 7-Day Detox Miracle), regular detoxification is essential to health and healing. Although the body has powerful organs of detoxification (liver, lungs, kidneys, skin and intestines), Bennett and his colleagues say poor diet, stress, medications and exposure to pollution cause toxic overload. When toxins build up in the blood stream, the body becomes vulnerable to such problems as allergies, fatigue, mental lethargy and life-threatening diseases. Their plan to revitalize and heal includes a seven-day body cleansing; strategies for specific conditions; and steps for remaining toxin-free. They discuss how various methods can be safely and effectively applied, from basic self-care (exercise, meditation, diet, herbs, supplements, aromatherapy) to more intensive therapies (fasting, colonics, hydrotherapy, lymphatic drainage, ayurvedic medicine, etc.). Readers will discover which foods and exercises promote detoxification, how to create a home spa and how to select treatments for their needs. Those looking for quick and practical ways to lose weight, achieve emotional stability and increase energy will find the book's format, with problem-specific lists, simple recipes and photos of the exercises, helpful, while those who suffer from chronic conditions that resist mainstream treatment will find a variety of alternatives capably described. (Feb.) Copyright 2006 Reed Business Information.

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Menopause Manager: A Safe Path for a Natural Change

Author: Mary Ann Mayo

Provides women with complete information on menopause and guidance on how to make the best health-care choices.

	List of Figures	9
	Foreword	11
	Acknowledgments	13
	Introduction: Seeing the Big Picture	15
Part 1	Finding a New Perspective
1.	What Others Have Done: The Decision-Making Process	25
2.	What about You? Making Decisions about Menopause Interventions	42
Part 2	Discovering Your Body's Uniqueness
3.	Bleeding Irregularities	59
4.	Hot Flashes	65
5.	Vulva, Vagina, and Uterus Changes	75
6.	Bladder and Urethral Changes	81
7.	Skin and Mucous Membranes	87
8.	Fatigue and Sleeplessness	93
9.	Memory, Mood Swings, and Depression	105
10.	Sex and Headaches	116
11.	Joint Pain and Osteoporosis	129
12.	Cardiovascular Problems	145
Part 3	Choosing an Agenda for Wellness
13.	Wellness Eating	161
14.	Wellness Moving	196
15.	Wellness Thinking	204
Part 4	Considering Botanicals and Hormones
16.	The Lesser-Known Options: Botanicals, DHEA, and Androgens	219
17.	Use of Natural and Synthetic Estrogen and Progesterone	234
18.	Looking at the Bonuses: Hormones and Colon Cancer, Alzheimer's Disease, and Diabetes	260
19.	Checking Out the Fine Print: Facing the Risks of Breast Cancer	268
Part 5	Taking a Closer Look
20.	Menopause Impostors	289
21.	Reframing for the Future	308
Appendix A	Questions and Answers	320
Appendix B	Vitamin and Mineral Intake	329
Appendix C	Questions to Ask about Botanicals	330
	Notes	331
	Index	344

100 Questions Answers About Cancer Symptoms and Cancer Treatment Side Effects or No Fuss Diabetes Recipes for 1 or 2

2009-01-30T08:33:00.000-08:00

100 Questions & Answers About Cancer Symptoms and Cancer Treatment Side Effects

Author: Joanne Kelvin

The only text to provide the doctors and patient's view. It gives you authoritative, practical answers to your questions about cancer, treatment options, post-treatment quality of life, coping strategies.

Doody Review Services

Reviewer: Melody L McKinney, DNS, RN (Indiana State University)
Description: Written from the perspective of experienced oncology nurses along with commentary from cancer patients, this valuable little resource provides both authoritative and practical answers concerning cancer treatment options, post-treatment concerns, quality of life, and resources for managing the physical and emotional consequences of this potentially overwhelming disease.
Purpose: According to the authors, the book is designed to maximize quality of life in cancer patients and their significant others by answering many of their questions and concerns, and in doing so, to help allay some of their fears and encourage active participation in managing the illness, treatment, and care.
Audience: The targeted audience is newly diagnosed cancer patients, long-term survivors, families, and friends.
Features: Written in a "100-questions and Answers" format, the book is divided into nine parts: part one describes cancer and its common treatments; part two discusses strategies for informed treatment decision-making; part three presents options for improving comfort and quality of life during treatment; part four addresses common concerns such as low blood counts, preventing infections, and skin care; part five outlines ways to manage treatment effects on breathing, nutrition, digestion, and elimination; part six addresses changes in personal appearance and sexual health; part seven describes peripheral neuropathy, fluid excesses, and peripheral vascular problems; part eight covers routine health concerns not directly related to cancer; and part nine addresses the emotional and social impact of cancer on the patient, caregiver, and others. Additional features include an appendix of resources, glossary of terms, and comprehensive index.
Assessment: This well-indexed, practical little book can be read straight through or used as a reference when problems arise. Based on the professional expertise of oncology nurses, along with the practical wisdom of cancer patients, a broad range of cancer-related questions and concerns are addressed. The specific content areas are pertinent, easy to comprehend, and covered in sufficient depth to be useful to cancer patients, their families, and friends. Additional resources are suggested for more in-depth information. The book should enhance the patient and family's quality of life by increasing their confidence in discussing the illness and treatment options and by assisting with the management of treatment-related challenges.

Rating

3 Stars from Doody

Book review: Beating the Senior Blues or Children and Nature

No Fuss Diabetes Recipes for 1 or 2: 125 Healthy and Delicious Meals and Desserts

Author: Jackie Boucher

Simple

• Healthy
• Delicous.

A Practical Cookbook for people with diabetes.

You're cooking for just one or two. You're short on time and energy. You're tired of using family-sized recipes, wasting ingredients, and eating leftovers day after day. You want a cookbook you can rely on for great-tasting, easy-to-prepare recipes, without a lot of fuss.

The innovative No-Fuss Diabetes Recipes for 1 or 2 serves up 125 delicious recipes in large print—most of which make one or two servings, use ten ingredients or less, and are simple to prepare. You'll enjoy sumptuous breakfasts, lunches, dinners, and desserts, including Gingerbread Pancakes, Grilled Turkey Breasts with Corn Salsa, Salmon Caesar Salad, Peppercorn Crusted Sirloin Steak, Vegetarian Taco Salads, Spinach and Feta Calzones, Pan-Seared Rosemary Lemon Chicken, and Cranberry-Apple Crisp.

Each recipe features nutritional information, including carbohydrate choices. The authors also provide great menu ideas, shopping tips, and advice on how to stock your pantry.

No-Fuss Diabetes Recipes for 1 or 2 features:
• Easy-to-read large print.
• Simple-to-prepare recipes with ten ingredients or less.
• Low-fat, high-flavor cooking tips.
• Recipes to fit your busy lifestyle.
• Menu planning made simple.

Planetary Herbology or Psyching out Diabetes

2009-01-29T04:21:00.000-08:00

Planetary Herbology: An Integration of Western Herbs into the Traditional Chinese and Ayurvedic Systems

Author: Michael Tierra

A major work integrating the herbal traditions of the East with those of the West by the bestselling author of "The Way of Herbs." This practical handbook and reference guide is a landmark publication in this field. For unprecedented usefulness in practical applications, the author provides a comprehensive listing of the more than 400 medicinal herbs available in the west, classified according to their chemical constituents, properties and actions, indicated uses and suggested dosages.

Library Journal

Presented here are two books that address the healing qualities of herbs. The New Age Herbalist is an attempt to ``form a bridge between orthodox medicine and herbalism . . . .'' The authors believe that no herbalists should regard their treatment as beyond scientific explanation and analysis . . . .'' The attractive book has many black-and-white drawings and color photos which clearly show the various parts of each herb described. The ``glossary'' of herbs is designed to be used with chapters on nutrition, healing, and body and home care; it also has a section on growing herbs. The authors provide basic psychological information and practical advice on using herbs, and include recipes for both foods and household preparations. A good, comprehensive work with sound advice on what conditions are treatable herbally, and when to obtain traditional medical treatment. Tierra, author of The Way of Herbs ( LJ 10/1/80), has compiled an impressive work that covers the philosophies of traditional Eastern herbal medicine along with describing the herbs and their uses. He compares these systems to Western herbal traditions, aiming at a synthesis to create a ``planetary'' herbalism. Tierra's basic assumptions, that because the Eastern systems have existed for centuries, they must work, and that ``all plants must have potential therapeutic application,'' are unproven and probably unprovable. He sees herbalism as a religion of nature, intuitive rather than precise and scientific. The book may be of interest to Eastern herbalism researchers, but not for the practical herbalist, as the information is often contradictory or of marginal use.-- Katharine Galloway Gartska, Intergraph Corp., Huntsville, Ala.

Book about: Mastering Perl for Bioinformatics or Writing for the Information Age

Psyching out Diabetes: A Positive Approach to Your Negative Emotions

Author: Richard L Rubin

This book examines the psychological obstacles of diagnosis such as panic, fear, anger, shame, and guilt and how to put them into perspective. Through proper maintenance, diet, and education, this book is tailor-made for the diabetic or anyone with a diabetic in their life who wants to overcome the negative emotions associated with this disease and learn the coping skills necessary to integrate diabetes into their daily life.

Richard R. Rubin, Ph.D., C.D.E., is a faculty member of the Johns Hopkins Medical School.

June Biermann and Barbara Toohey are publishers of the Diabetic Reader and coauthors of eight other books on diabetes.

Sports Power or Trauma Zone

2009-01-28T00:09:00.000-08:00

Sports Power

Author: David Sandler

Optimal power-the ideal combination of speed and strength-is the difference between a good athlete and a great athlete. Sports Power provides all the tools to build sport-specific power and allow you to attain the highest level of performance.

Every sport has unique power demands. Whether it's explosive running and jumping, a quick burst out of the starting block, or contacting and moving an opponent, developing the right proportion of strength and speed is crucial to optimizing athletic power. With the revolutionary speed-strength-power continuum in Sports Power, you can determine the ideal mix of strength-based and speed-based power required for your sport. Four to six week training programs designed for maximum results may be applied as presented or customized to individual needs using the seven-step program design process. Training exercises combine resistance training, plyometrics, speed drills, and cutting-edge power development techniques. Train to excel in your sport. Every workout with Sports Power will put you another step ahead of the competition.

What People Are Saying

Jon Torine
Jon Torine, Strength and Conditioning Coach, Indianapolis Colts
"An innovative training tool, Sports Power will help athletes and coaches achieve their highest level of performance by allowing them to test and train specifically for the unique power demands of their sports."

New interesting book: Le Comportement D'organisation et la Direction dans le Maintien de l'ordre

Trauma Zone

Author: R Dandridge Collins

In the eerie, classic television show The Twilight Zone, characters caught in the zone wanted nothing more than to return to normal life. Similarly, survivors of severe trauma fall into The Trauma Zone--a place they want to escape from, but can't. Some cannot move forward, feeling stuck and victimized by their past. Some cannot see the present, living in denial of what has happened. And others cannot learn from the past, repeating the same mistakes over and over. All of them find they can't cope with the overwhelming emotions that accompany trauma. Collins, a licensed psychologist with over 25 years experience in the healthcare field, believes there is a way out of the trauma zone and back to emotional health, a path he outlines in this practical, encouraging book.

Fibromyalgia Advocate or The Portion Plan

2009-01-26T19:57:00.000-08:00

Fibromyalgia Advocate

Author: Devin J Starlanyl

The welcome successor to Fibromyalgia and Chronic Myofascial Pain Syndrome, this book offers readers a wealth of practical suggestions for dealing with an often skeptical medical establishment and getting the help and support they need. In four parts (Managing Your Health Care Team, Fighting for Your Rights, Dealing with Your World, Ammunition), Dr. Devin Starlanyl shows patients how to identify sources of help and assemble a functional healthcare team; explains how to maximize visits to professional caretakers; offers advice on dealing with the legal aspects of the healthcare system; and finds the best approaches to educate family and friends about the condition and enlist their help and support.

Fibromyalgia (FMS) is the most common cause of chronic, widespread musculoskeletal pain, involving persistent fatigue, extensive aching,a nd multiple tender points. Chronic myofascial pain syndrome (MPS), a related condition, is characterized by pain around knotted trigger points.

What People Are Saying

Robert Gerwin, M.D.
The Fibromyalgia Advocate will enable those who endure chronic pain to go to their caregiver armed with the knowledge to ask pertinent questions, to insist on consultation when necessary and to participate productively in their own treatment.
— Johns Hopkins University, Pain and Rehabilitation Medicine Center

David Simons, M.D.
An invaluable resource for self-help that includes information on where and how to locate appropriate medical, legal and financial resources (David Simons, M.D. is Clinical Professor of Medicine, Emory University).

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The Portion Plan: How to Eat the Foods You Love and Still Lose Weight

Author: Linda Gassenheimer

Ask any expert: portion control is the key to permanent weight loss. Best-selling author and nutrition specialist Linda Gassenheimer has created a plan that shows you precisely how much food to put on your plate-and serves as the perfect companion for all dieter's.

Preparing for Weight Loss Surgery or Como Sanar Las Heridas de la Adiccion Sexual

2009-01-25T15:46:00.000-08:00

Preparing for Weight Loss Surgery: Therapist Guide

Author: Robin F Appl

Obesity has quickly become an American epidemic. People suffering from significant overweight often have to contend with a lifetime of significant comorbidities, social stigma, and lower quality of life. Recently, more and more people are undergoing weight loss surgery as a way to resolve these issues.
If you are working with pre- or post-operative bariatric surgery patients, your goal is to teach them the skills they need to ensure themselves a successful surgical outcome. After surgery, patients are required to adhere to a strict diet and the very specific recommendations of their surgical "team." Without a high level of commitment from the patient to follow these recommendations, the potential for maintained weight loss after surgery is very limited.
Preparing for Your Weight Loss Surgery, Therapist Guide contains a series of scientifically tested cognitive-behavioral techniques to help you prepare your patient for the post-operative challenges of creating radically changed eating and lifestyle habits. It provides instructions for teaching your patient basic problem-solving and cognitive restructuring methods that will change their negative thoughts and attitudes about food. Interactive forms including food records and checklists, body image journals, and homework assignments found in the corresponding patient workbook round out this comprehensive treatment package.

Introductory Information for Therapists.

2. Understanding Your Patient's Eating Behavior

3. Helping Your Patient Keep Track of Their Eating

4. Educating Your Patient About Weighing Behaviors

5. Pleasurable Alternative Activities

6. Challenging Eating Situations: People, Places and Food

7. Teaching Your Patient About Problem Solving and Cognitive Restructuring

8. Working With Your Patient on Body Image Issues

9. Congratulations! Your Patient is on the Way to the O.R.

10. "What Happens After Surgery?"

References.

About the Authors.

Interesting book: Es hora de ponerse en forma or Hydrosols

Como Sanar Las Heridas de la Adiccion Sexual

Author: Mark Laaser

This book offers a path that takes you beyond compulsive thoughts and behaviors and offers healing and transformation. The author goes to the root of the problem, discusses its patterns and impact, and gives a Biblical focus of self-control and sexual integrity. He includes a section on the problem of sexual addiction in the church, cultural tendencies, and actual investigations. The main focus is on spiritual sex addicts face.

After Mastectomy or Fragrance

2009-01-24T11:33:00.000-08:00

CCNA Virtual Lab

Author: Rosalind Benedet

Perfect Your Cisco(r) Networking Skills on a Virtual Network!

If you're serious about passing the CCNA exam, you need hands-on experience with routers and switches. This unique software product offers unlimited opportunities for you to practice your skills on a virtual network. You can use the pre-designed networks in conjunction with labs that cover CCNA exam objectives--or design your own custom networks and labs. An affordable alternative to products and courses costing hundreds, even thousands, of dollars, the CCNA Virtual Lab, Titanium Edition gives you all the practical experience and know-how you need for success on the exam--and in the real world.
* Work in pre-designed networks or make your own with the drag-and-drop capabilities of the Network Visualizer
* Create a network of unlimited devices that can be saved and used for further practice
* Access configuration consoles for network devices, including 2621Cisco routers and 1900, 2950, and 3550 Cisco switches, and practice using over 470 commands
* Test your troubleshooting skills using Net Assessment, a tool for generating and evaluating problem-solving scenarios
* Prepare for the exam with over 250 labs from Todd Lammle, including Two-Router Labs, VLSM Labs, an OSPF Lab, NAT-PAT Labs, a 3550 Switching Lab, Net Connect Labs, Standard Labs, and Extended Labs

Interesting textbook: Great Depression or Firefighting Strategies and Tactics

Fragrance: Psychology and Biology of Perfume

Author: Steve Van Toller

This book builds on and extends the previous book: Perfumery: the psychology and biology of fragrance. Thus, a large part of the book reviews the latest evidence on olfaction research which is relevant to the study of perfumery psychology.

5 Minute Consult Clinical Companion to Womens Health or High Fit Home

2009-01-23T07:19:00.000-08:00

5-Minute Consult Clinical Companion to Women's Health

Author: Kelly A McGarry

The 5-Minute Consult Clinical Companion to Women's Health is a quick-reference guide to the diagnosis and management of symptoms and disorders that commonly occur in women. Written by both primary care physicians and obstetrician-gynecologists, the book covers disorders that are unique to women, occur disproportionately in women, or have a different clinical presentation, course, and/or prognosis in women. The contributors present practical, up-to-date, evidence-based information in a format designed for rapid consultation. The book is organized by disease, with a symptom list for cross-reference. Essential take-home points are highlighted at the beginning of each chapter.

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High Fit Home: Designing Your Home for Health and Fitness

Author: Joan Vos MacDonald

In today's increasingly health-conscious world, homeowners are paying more attention to creating spaces conducive to a fit lifestyle. The possibilities available go far beyond building a home gym that you may or may not ever use. Whether by grand staircases for daily exercise or thoughtful floor plans to encourage walking or even cleverly incorporated climbing walls, indoor pools, or other sporting elements, your home can promote good health through its design. High Fit Home examines this phenomenon through fully illustrated profiles of over a dozen homes that architecturally create health-conscious environments.

Featured Projects include:

Robert Wood Johnson Foundation (Princeton, New Jersey)
Sprint Headquarters (Overland Park, Kansas)
Lawson/Westen House (Los Angeles, California)
Aronoff Guesthouse (Santa Monica, California)
The Pool House (Utah)
The Tennis House (Connecticut)
The VXO House (London, UK)
The Millennium Apartment (New York, New York)
The Bachelor House (Minneapolis, Minnesota)
Murray Street Sky Court (New York, New York)
The Sinnott Residence (Los Angeles, California)
The Adirondack Camp House (Connecticut)
Ninevah Beach House (Sag Habor, New York)
The Spine House (Cologne, Germany)
The Gipsy Trail House (Croton, New York)
The Mountain House (Stratton, Vermont)
The Carriage House (New York)
The Ess House (Seattle, Washington)
The Lake Michigan House (Michigan)
Ten Broeck House (Columbia County, New York)
Park Slope Townhouse (Brooklyn, New York)
Atlanta Residence (Atlanta, Georgia)

The Busy Womans Guide to Total Fitness or Setting Love in Order

2009-01-22T03:08:00.000-08:00

The Busy Woman's Guide to Total Fitness

Author: Laurette Willis

Laurette Willis, creator of the PraiseMoves? DVD, offers a plan that will help women incorporate "Total Fitness" into their busy schedules by blending the spiritual and physical areas of their lives.

When asked what three of the most important things in life are, many Christian women say God, family, and health. Unfortunately, most women don't think of their health until there is a problem. And they also may go for weeks without investing quality time in their relationship with the Lord until faced with a challenge or the realization that they feel empty inside.

In The Busy Woman's Guide to Total Fitness, readers will learn how to "strengthen their bodies and spirits in 20-minutes-a-day" with:

quick and easy nutrition tips
energizing 20-minute workouts
prayer, meditation, and journaling suggestions
fitness for the spirit, soul, and body
a 21 Days to Total Fitness program

Interesting book: Spiritual Caregiving or Womens Mental Health

Setting Love in Order: Hope and Healing for the Homosexual

Author: Mario Bergner

Telling his own story with great courage and vulnerability, Bergner describes how homosexual persons can turn from "disordered love" to healing and deliverance.

The Herbalists Way or Just This Side of Normal

2009-01-20T22:56:00.000-08:00

The Herbalist's Way: The Art and Practice of Healing with Plant Medicines

Author: Nancy Phillips

This updated edition of The Village Herbalist provides a complete guide to the art and practice of herbalism, as well as an introduction to the herbalist's role in family and community life. Inspirational profiles of practicing herbalists from across the country add a human touch to the authors' wealth of practical herbal knowledge.

The Herbalist's Way includes time-honored healing wisdom from many cultures, as well as information on:

* Roles and responsibilities of herbalists in their communities
* Herbal workshops, conferences, and education centers
* Growing, drying, and preparing medicinal herbs
* Learning to listen to clients and recommend holistic treatments for healing and continued wellness
* Licensing, marketing, and other legal and business issues facing modern herbalists
* Comprehensive resources and suggestions for building your herbal library

About the Authors: Michael and Nancy Phillips run Heart Song Farm Healing Herbs n New Hampshire, where they grow and sell healing herbs and herbal products. Nancy leads workshops on herbal medicine and offers wellness consultations, and Michael writes for Mother Earth News and The Natural Farmer. Michael is also the author of The Apple Grower.

Just This Side of Normal: Glimpses into Life with Autism

Author: Elizabeth King Gerlach

In a collection of vignettes about raising a child with autism, Elizabeth King Gerlach tells it like it is - a world of happiness and sadness; complexity and simplicity; frustration and joy, all which honestly conveys the roller coaster of emotions a parent faces in trying to direct her child through the storm of his world. Just This Side of Normal is powerful reading!

Your Bodys Red Light Warning Signals or Behind the Smile

2009-01-18T12:50:00.000-08:00

Your Body's Red Light Warning Signals

Author: Neil B Shulman

This essential reference book, with over 400 warning signs of more than 250 life-threatening diseases, puts an E.R. doctor in your home!

Heed the signs. Find out when your body is crying out for help.

When is a headache just an annoyance...and when is it a symptom of a life-threatening condition?  When is it crucial to get to a doctor within the next few days, hours, or even minutes? This potentially lifesaving guide pinpoints more than 400 symptoms and gives you the information you need to spot a serious medical problem before it's too late.

Utilizing the expertise of three physicians, it highlights your body's red light warning signals: Injuries, fever, pain, and rashes may all require immediate medical attention. Even a nosebleed can become deadly. What are the signs of trouble? You can get the answers fast with a book that is the next best thing to having a doctor in the house.

Find out:
When an allergy is life threatening
Why "night sweats" could be the sign of a serious infection
What potentially fatal illness causes the fingertips to swell
What symptom nearly always warns of meningitis
The one problem during pregnancy that ALWAYS needs a doctor's immediate attention

Plus  essential pregnancy and pediatric tips... Special information for the elderly and chronically ill... And much more!

Book review: The Breast Cancer Prevention and Recovery Diet or Master Lams Walking Chi Kung

Behind the Smile: My Journey out of Postpartum Depression

Author: Marie Osmond

"I was sitting on the kitchen floor, heaving in sobs, and all I could think was: 'This can't possibly be me.'" In a candid account, Marie Osmond, beloved actress, singing star, and television personality, discloses her heartwrenching battle with postpartum depression and the private pain behind her public persona. Sinking fast into numbing despair after the birth of her last baby, Marie Osmond joined the thousands of women each year who suffer from an illness not often discussed openly. Now she tells her inspiring story...

Behind the Smile

At age thirty-nine, known for her signature smile and upbeat attitude, Marie Osmond was living what seemed to be the picture-perfect life. She was beautiful, talented, happily married, co-hosting the successful Donny and Marie Show, and pregnant with her seventh child. What could go wrong-so wrong that it would send her on a tearful flight away from her home and make national headlines?

What went wrong was postpartum depression (PPD). Behind the Smile bravely and honesty reveals Marie Osmond's difficult road back from PPD and speaks out for other women who have experienced PPD's debilitating effects. Writing in her wonderfully vivacious voice-and sharing sixteen pages of private family photos-Marie describes her childhood in the famous Osmond family, her own career, and the births and adoptions of her beloved children. For the first time, she unveils her closely guarded home life to reach out to other women who are struggling.

But in Behind the Smile, Marie does more than tell a personal story of courage and triumph. Along with Dr. Judith Moore, who helped diagnose and treat her problem, she includes real help for women suffering from PPD. Readers will learn about the tests for PPD, where to find medical treatment, and what safe, natural therapies and diet guidelines can help rebalance the body's hormones. By sharing her healing journey and inspirational words, Marie Osmond gives others hope. By including Dr. Moore's wise advice, she provides a shining path for them to begin the journey too.

"I knew I had to leave until I could come to terms with what was happening to me.

"I couldn't let my children continue to see me this way.

"I walked down the stairs and put my precious newborn baby into the nanny's arms. I put three blank checks and my credit cards in her hand, saying, 'Please understand that I couldn't do this if I didn't have you here. I can't stay. There is something wrong, really wrong with me, and I have to leave until I figure it out. Brian is at this number. Call him. He'll come home.'

"I have no idea how my feet carried me to the car. I turned the key in the ignition, put the car in reverse, and backed down the driveway. When I shifted the gears into drive, something overpowering moved inside of me, from the deepest part of my soul. My body was racked with hysterical crying, and I began to understand for the first time why a person would want to take her own life."

	Acknowledgments	ix
	Introduction	1
1	Behind the Smile	7
2	Overnight Sensation	13
3	I Know They're Mine	32
4	Barefoot and Pregnant, That's Me	50
5	Fine. Great	62
6	It's Independence Day for America, Labor Day for Me	74
7	Honorable Discharge	80
8	Someone to Watch Over Me	88
9	What a Pain in the Neck!	101
10	Highway Hypnosis: You're Getting Very Shaky	109
11	To See Me This Way	119
12	A Final Plea	129
13	One Shoe In	142
14	"It's Donny and ... Who Is That?"	155
15	A Whole Other Reality	167
16	The Larger Picture	178
17	A Verdict of Not Guilty	185
18	Is That My Inner Voice, or Did I Swallow My Cell Phone?	190
19	Christmas Mourning	203
20	Pull Up a Chair	211
	Epilogue Poem	221
	Marie's List of PPD Symptoms	222
	Marie's List of Subtitles, considered and rejected	225
	Marie's PPD First Aid Kit	226
	Dr. Judith Moore	229
	The Whirlwind: Marie's First Visit	233
	Risk Factors for Postpartum Depression	243
	Appendix	289
	Recommended Reading	303

Australian Tea Tree Oil Fish Aid Handbook or 100 Health Boosting Foods

2009-01-18T01:39:00.000-08:00

Australian Tea Tree Oil Fish Aid Handbook: 101 Plus Ways to Use Tea Tree Oil

Author: Cynthia B Olsen

The author has expanded the text to include more comprehensive skill uses for tea tree oil from head-to-toe for adults, children, etc.

New interesting book: The Potent Self or 365 Activities for Fitness Food and Fun for the Whole Family

100 Health-Boosting Foods: Facts and Recipes for Super Health

Author: Hamlyn

Did you know that avocados can help lower cholesterol and that tomatoes are full of cancer-beating lycopene? From chilies and chocolate to broccoli and Brazil nuts, here are the 100 mega foods that will make a real difference to your health. With delicious recipes and serving suggestions for every food, you can eat your way to curing a cold, boosting energy, lowering blood pressure, or preventing heart disease. At-a-glance charts of vitamins, minerals, antioxidants, and essential fatty acids—coupled with a handy glossary—provide vital nutritional information about each food. And with easy, tasty recipes like Fig, Mozzarella, and Prosciutto Salad and Coriander and Tomato Salsa, what’s not to like?

Deborah Lee - Library Journal

This small cookbook presents a feast for the eyes, with a focus on 100 "megafoods" known for their nutritional punch. The prefatory material provides an overview of the most recent nutritional research and guidance for making sound nutritional choices. The book then presents two-page entries for each of the 100 foods; some are quite specific (e.g., lentils), while others are more general in nature (e.g., beans). Each entry includes a paragraph on the nutritional benefits of the food, tips for storage and cooking, a page illustration, and a simple recipe using the ingredient in question. Recipes range from the simple (Peach and Tofu Smoothie) to the slightly more complicated or time-consuming (Chicken with Rosemary and Garlic). The organization is confusing as well. While there is an index and a glossary, the foods included are listed individually only on the back cover of the book. The entries appear to be grouped by general themes (e.g., fruits, vegetables, meats), but this is not explicitly explained. Recommended for general cookbook collections.

Yoganap or Emptiness Yoga

2009-01-17T16:28:00.000-08:00

Yoganap: Restorative Poses for Deep Relaxation

Author: Kristen Rentz

Millions of Americans work all day and worry all night, then wake up, get back on the ride, and do it all over again. As a yoga instructor who is also an entertainment lawyer, Kristen Rentz understands what it means to feel wound up and stressed out. She initially developed her YogaNap program to help herself deal with the physical and mental rigors of law school, and quickly found that her students and peers eagerly gravitated to her methods. Using props to support the body, the YogaNap system holds readers in restorative yoga poses that are appropriate for everyone regardless of age or flexibility. YogaNap yields a deeper level of relaxation than an afternoon snooze, leaving the body feeling calm, almost weightless, and thoroughly stress free.

Book review: Waking up Just in Time or Pain Erasure

Emptiness Yoga: The Tibetan Middle Way

Author: Jeffrey Hopkins

Hopkins deserves congratulations on making this difficult material on the nature of emptiness as transparent as possible.--Religious Studies Review

Kickboxing or Living with Chronic Pain

2009-01-17T04:16:00.000-08:00

Kickboxing

Author: Karon Karter

With The Complete Idiot's Guide to Kickboxing, there's a new way to get the body sweating. This guide covers the ancient art and modern kickboxing, Kickboxing gear, and how to build leaner legs and a better butt. Learn power punches--cross, hook, upper cut, overhand, as well as the spinning back fist, stabs and slashes. Idiot-proof steps guide you through footwork, target practice, and stretches, allowing you to tailor beginner, intermediate, and advanced workouts. Covers every level in the ring--lightweight, middleweight, heavyweight, super heavyweight.

Living with Chronic Pain: The Complete Health Guide to the Causes and Cures for Chronic Pain

Author: Jennifer P Schneider

You don't have to suffer from chronic pain any longer!According to the American Pain Foundation, chronic pain is a condition that afflicts over 50 million Americans. Chronic pain can be a symptom of a variety of illnesses, injuries, or chronic conditions. From migraine headaches to arthritis, and sports injuries to cancer, chronic pain can afflict anyone at any age. It is one of the most frequently under-treated conditions, and worse, many doctors simply ignore it. Now chronic pain specialist Dr. Jennifer Schneider offers expert advice and guidance to the millions of Americans who suffer with chronic pain. In Living with Chronic Pain you'll learn:

How to choose a pain specialist doctor
What to look for in a pain management treatment program
The truth about opioids and why they are under-prescribed
The latest non-drug approaches to pain management including massage therapy, acupuncture, brain stimulation, biofeedback, counseling and more
Details on clinical trials, the new analgesics and cutting-edge endorphin research

Living with Chronic Pain is essential reading for anyone suffering with this debilitating condition, their families and caregivers. 5 b/w illustrations.

Author Biography: Jennifer Schneider, MD, PhD, is a recognized expert in pain management medicine. A board certified internist, she is a member of the American Academy of Pain Management and the American Pain Society. She has written numerous articles in medical journals on the treatment of chronic pain and has presented lectures and workshops around the country. She is in private practice in Tucson, Arizona.

Young Adult and Pediatric Headache Management or Womans Health Diary

2009-01-16T19:05:00.000-08:00

Young Adult and Pediatric Headache Management

Author: Paul Winner

Young Adult and Pediatric Headache Management brings together the top professionals in the field to present a sharply clinical yet user friendly text aimed to educate neurologists, pediatricians, primary care physicians, and allied health care professionals.

1	Epidemiology and classification of migraine	1
2	Evaluation of headache in children, adolescents, and young adults	25
3	Primary headache disorders in children, adolescents, and young adults	41
4	Pharmacologic treatment of primary headache disorder	116
5	Secondary causes of headaches in children and adolescents	139
6	Chronic daily headache	184
7	Post-traumatic headache	208
8	Headache in the pediatric emergency department	222

Woman's Health Diary

Author: Shelagh Wallac

Although most women would agree that taking care of her health is of paramount importance, too few of us actually pay attention to what is happening to our bodies as we grow older.

This health diary is designed to make it easy for women to keep a lifelong record of their health. It provides space to record visits to the doctor as well as yearly health summaries that include the results of annual physicals. In addition, there are pages devoted to major family illnesses that may be indicative of a predisposition to certain types of diseases. There is space for addresses and telephone numbers as well as a summary of prescribed medications and reactions. And there is a separate section for a woman to keep track of prenatal visits to her doctor.

If faithfully kept up, this little book will provide a complete health record that can prove to be invaluable in detecting early signs of serious illness and drug allergies as well as being a source of information about past problems and treatments.

The more we know about our health, the better equipped we are to prevent problems and to assist our doctors in making the correct diagnosis when problems do occur.

A Woman's Health Diary provides a private and inviting forum for recording the changes that happen to our bodies during our lives.

Active Living Cognitive Functioning and Aging or An ADHD Primer

2009-01-16T07:53:00.000-08:00

Active Living, Cognitive Functioning, and Aging (Aging, Exercise, and Cognition Series, Volume 1)

Author: Leonard W Poon

Although many factors contribute to a healthy body and mind, an active lifestyle is considered to be one of the most important. Those who want to keep abreast of what is currently known about the effects of exercise and an active lifestyle on cognitive functioning in old age will benefit from this foundational text.

Active Living, Cognitive Functioning, and Aging is the first volume in Human Kinetics' Aging, Exercise, and Cognition, series. In this volume, internationally known experts present state-of-the-art findings related to exercise and cognitive functioning of older adults. The book's review of research on pertinent issues in measurement and physiological mechanisms will update your knowledge while challenging your current thinking.

Using a multidisciplinary approach, Active Living, Cognitive Functioning, and Aging keeps you on the cutting edge of these areas:

The status of research evidence
Future directions of research
Advances in measurement

Key issues related to aging, physical activity, cognition, and putative mechanisms The potential of intervention programs that positively influence cognition Implications for public policy making for healthier older adults

The book's 11 chapters are organized into three areas. The first three chapters focus on cognitive mechanisms of the relationships between exercise and cognition. Chapters 4 and 5 explore potential neurobiological and physiological mechanisms that intervene between exercise and cognition. Chapters 6 through 11 provide advances in measurement designs and tools that could increase measurement sensitivity in research on exercise, fitness, and cognition.

Active Living, Cognitive Functioning, and Aging will raise consciousness among researchers, practitioners, policy makers, and the public about the beneficial effects of an active lifestyle on the mind during the aging process.

Each volume in the Aging, Exercise, and Cognition, series presents advanced research and key issues for understanding and researching the links between exercise, aging, and cognition. All three volumes are essential references for cognitive gerontologists, medical and health science researchers, exercise science researchers and professionals, and public health administrators interested in scientific evidence demonstrating the beneficial effects of regular physical activity on cognitive functioning and general health during aging.

Doody Review Services

Reviewer: David O. Staats, MD(University of Oklahoma Health Sciences Center)
Description: This is a multiauthored review of the relationship of exercise and activity to cognitive functioning in older persons.
Purpose: The purpose is to review the mechanisms by which activity influences cognitive functioning in older persons and to give the development of the field as a whole.
Audience: The audience, though not explicitly stated, includes brain researchers, exercise researchers, and aging researchers in general. The authors have all made substantive contributions to the field.
Features: The book reviews the field in 11 chapters. There are discussions about sleep and cognition and exercise, neuroimaging techniques, measuring physical activity and reviews of the literature, among others. There is a discussion of the need for further research in this area.
Assessment: This is a highly specialized book that will appeal most to researchers in the area. It tackles a difficult question: how does exercise work on the brain? When we exercise, we feel "tired out" and sleep well and wake up refreshed (mentally) and invigorated (mentally). How the body "talks" to the brain is necessary to ponder. Most current recommendations for exercise are on the basis of strengthening bones and lowering blood pressure and blood sugar -- among others. This book looks at how exercise can help cognitive function as we age.

Book review: 100 Meals for 5 or Less or Unique Vegetarian Recipes

An ADHD Primer

Author: Lisa L Weyandt

Filled with current, practical, and useful information for professionals and individuals, this second edition of An ADHD Primer summarizes the literature concerning ADHD across the lifespan. It offers a better understanding of the disorder by addressing the potential causes of ADHD, the developmental course, and numerous treatment approaches. Author Lisa L. Weyandt delivers research-based, cutting-edge knowledge in a concise and user-friendly fashion. The book skillfully explains the scientific literature, often complex, concerning this disorder.

Commonly asked questions are addressed, including: What causes ADHD? What does ADHD look like, and how can it be accurately assessed? How can ADHD be treated with and without medication? Weyandt thoroughly tackles these question and more. The text contains helpful tables and appendices, as well as numerous up-to-date resources for readers who desire additional information about the disorder.

An ADHD Primer is intended for students enrolled in teacher-certification programs, graduate students enrolled in research and applied training programs, educators, counselors, nurses, psychologists, parents, and individuals with ADHD.

Foreword     xi
Preface     xiii
Attention-Deficit/Hyperactivity Disorder-What Is It?     1
Description     1
Does ADHD Exist     1
Background Information     2
Difference in Subtypes     3
Current Criteria     6
DSM-IV Limitations     6
Prevalence of ADHD and ADHD Symptoms     7
Prevalence of ADHD Symptoms in Other Countries     9
Increased Incidence of ADHD?     10
Developmental Information     11
Prenatal, Infancy, and Toddlerhood     11
Childhood     13
Adolescence     16
Adulthood     18
Gender Information     23
Legal Issues     25
IDEA     25
Section 504     26
ADA     28
Summary     28
Test Your Knowledge About ADHD     28
ADHD-What Causes It?     30
Myths     30
Diet     30
Sugar and Additional Myths     31
Genetic and Heredity Factors     31
Genetic and Chromosomal Factors     31
Heredity Factors     32
NeurochemicalFactors     34
Neuroanatomical and Neurophysiological Findings     36
Anatomical Findings     36
Neurophysiological Findings     37
Neuropsychological Factors     40
Integration of Research Findings     42
Summary     43
ADHD-How Is It Assessed?     44
Multimethod Assessment     44
Definition and Steps     44
Components of a Multimethod Assessment     45
Parent Interview     48
Questionnaires     48
Semistructured or Structured Interview     49
Developmental History     49
Medical History     50
Social-Emotional History     50
Academic History     52
Family History     52
Family Functioning     53
Parental Perceptions of Current Behavior     53
Teacher Interview     55
Semistructured Interview     55
Functional Behavior Assessment     56
Teacher Rating Scales     57
Academic Skills and Information     57
Child, Adolescent, or Adult Observations and Interview     57
Observations     58
Child, Adolescent, or Adult Interview     59
Self-Report Rating Scales     60
Standardized, Norm-Referenced Tests     61
IQ Tests     61
Freedom From Distractibility Factor     61
Achievement Tests and Curriculum-Based Measurement     62
Laboratory Measures     62
Neuropsychological Tests     63
Continuous Performance Tests     65
Medical Evaluation     65
Integration of Information     65
Subtyping     66
Differential Diagnosis     67
Learning Disabilities     67
Behavior Disorders     68
Depression and Anxiety     69
Summary     70
ADHD-How Is It Treated? School- and Home-Based Approaches     71
School-Based Interventions     71
Teacher Preparation     72
Attention and Academic Issues     73
Behavioral Issues     84
Social-Emotional Issues     94
Home-Based Interventions     98
Education About ADHD     98
Home-School Collaboration     98
Structured Homework Time     100
Tutoring     100
Parenting Skills Training     100
Token Economies and Parent-Child Contracts     102
Promoting Self-Esteem     102
Counseling Interventions     103
Summary     104
ADHD-How Is It Treated? Medication and Alternative Approaches     105
Medication     105
Stimulant Medication     105
Nonstimulant Medication     117
Antidepressant Medication     117
Alpha2 Noradrenergic Agonists     119
Combined Treatments     119
Alternative Approaches     120
Biofeedback     120
Caffeine     121
Diet Modification     121
Massage and Yoga     123
Sensory Integration Training     124
Additional Alternative Interventions     124
Summary     124
Appendixes     127
References     161
Index     207

Handbook of Religion and Health or Principles and Labs for Fitness and Wellness

2009-01-15T21:41:00.000-08:00

Handbook of Religion and Health

Author: Harold George Koenig

What effect does religion have on physical and mental health? In answering this question, this book reviews and discusses research on the relationship between religion and a variety of mental and physical health outcomes, including depression and anxiety; heart disease, stroke, and cancer; and health related behaviors such as smoking and substance abuse. The authors examine the positive and negative effects of religion on health throughout the life span, from childhood to old age. Based on their findings, they build theoretical models illustrating the behavioral, psychological, social, and physiological pathways through which religion may influence health. The authors also review research on the impact of religious affiliation, belief, and practice on the use of health services and compliance with medical treatment. In conclusion, they discuss the clinical relevance of their findings and make recommendations for future research priorities.

Offering the first comprehensive examination of its topic, this volume is an indispensable resource for research scientists, health professionals, public policy makers, and anyone interested in the relationship between religion and health.

The first comprehensive examination of the relationship between religion and health

About the Authors:
Harold G. Koenig, M.D., is Associate Professor of Psychiatry and Associate Professor of Medicine at Duke University.

Michael E. McCullough, Ph.D., is Director of Research at the National Institute for Healthcare Research.

David B. Larson, M.D., is President of the National Institute for Healthcare Research.

Journal of the American Medical Association

This book provides a fascinating look at the role of religion and the use of health services against the background of the current availability of and access to health care across all segments of society. This analysis suggests that the level of religiousness and an individual's commitment to preventive behaviors and the use of medical services may be a fruitful area of future research....This is an unparalleled resource not only for physicians with an interest in the relationship between religion and health but perhaps even more for those who doubt its significance. All physicians should consider the possibility that something so meaningful to a large number of patients might also be good for their health.

Doody Review Services

Reviewer: Patricia E. Murphy, PhD (Rush University Medical Center)
Description: This book handles well the daunting task of providing a comprehensive and critical review of the research conducted between 1900 and 2000 that measures the relationship between religion and various mental and physical health outcomes.
Purpose: The purpose is to lay a foundation for the growing focus on medicine that takes into account mind/body/spirit. The critique of research methods and instruments used in the past is a much needed contribution to this area in which there are both excellent and very inadequate studies. The authors' review provides a scientific foundation for understanding how religion might impact health.
Audience: Written for medical researchers, health professionals, and religious professionals, the writing style and organization lends itself well to be used as a handbook to focus on topics of particular interest. The authors are both experts in the field of health and research in the area of religion and health.
Features: The book includes a chart of all the research in the field, organized by health outcome, that includes information about the design of the study and the measures and statistical analyses used along with a score for the quality of the study. It also provides a review of some of the religion/spirituality instruments most frequently used in research.
Assessment: This is an excellent book that can give those who are interested a solid basis for assessing the merit of inclusion of a focus on spirit in the practice of medicine. It provides the researcher a direction that might help avoid pitfalls of the past. The writing is interesting and inviting so that the lay person could also benefit from exploring its contents.

Rating

4 Stars! from Doody

	Introduction	3
Pt. I	Historical Context
1	Definitions	17
2	A History of Religion, Science, and Medicine: Historical Timeline	24
Pt. II	Debating Religion's Effects on Health
3	Religion's Positive Effects	53
4	Religion's Negative Effects	60
5	Religious Coping: The Patient's Experience	78
Pt. III	Research on Religion and Mental Health
6	Well-Being	97
7	Depression	118
8	Suicide	136
9	Anxiety Disorders	144
10	Schizophrenia and Other Psychoses	154
11	Alcohol and Drug Use	166
12	Delinquency	181
13	Marital Instability	191
14	Personality	204
15	Understanding Religion's Effects on Mental Health	214
Pt. IV	Research on Religion and Physical Disorders
16	Heart Disease	231
17	Hypertension	250
18	Cerebrovascular Disease and the Brain	264
19	Immune System Dysfunction	276
20	Cancer	292
21	Mortality	318
22	Religion and Disability	331
23	Pain and Other Somatic Symptoms	344
24	Health Behaviors	358
25	Understanding Religion's Effects on Physical Health	382
Pt. V	Religion and Use of Health Services
26	Disease Prevention, Disease Detection, and Treatment Compliance	397
27	Use of General Medical and Mental Health Services	409
28	Understanding Religion's Effects on Health Service Use	428
Pt. VI	Clinical Applications
29	Health Professionals	437
30	Religious Professionals	449
Pt. VII	Priorities for Future Research
31	Areas of Research That Need Further Study	465
32	Research Methods	479
33	Measurement Tools	495
Pt. VIII	Studies on Religion and Health by Health Outcome
34	The Studies (Earliest to 2000)	513
	Conclusions	591
	References	593
	Index	689

New interesting book: Nível Três Liderança:Obtenção em baixo da Superfície

Principles and Labs for Fitness and Wellness (with Personal Daily Log)

Author: Wener W Hoeger

Turn active learning into active living with PRINCIPLES AND LABS FOR FITNESS AND WELLNESS, Ninth Edition, the book that will guide you through the development of an attainable and enjoyable fitness and wellness program. With over 150 pieces of art that make this text truly engaging, the book gives you the motivation and techniques you need to apply what you're learning about health and fitness, from nutrition and stress management to flexibility and strength. Perforated laboratory worksheets found at the end of each chapter help you analyze and understand concepts, and move to the next state of behavioral modification. With Hoeger and Hoeger, you'll soon learn how to take control of your personal health and lifestyle habits so you can make a constant and deliberate effort to stay healthy and realize your highest potential for well being.

Fat Free Flavor Full or Does My Child Have Autism

2009-01-15T12:25:00.000-08:00

Fat Free, Flavor Full: Dr. Gabe Mirkin's Guide to Losing Weight and Living Longer, Vol. 1

Author: Gabe Mirkin

No fat with a tasty new twist! Dr. Gabe Mirkin has helped thousands of Americans lose weight and lower their cholesterol through his nationally syndicated radio talk shows and fitness newsletter. Here he presents 250 deliciously simple, meatless recipes plus a medically tested health-and-fitness plan--a must for anyone who wants to lost weight and feel better. Line drawings.

Read also Family Table or Salmon Companion

Does My Child Have Autism: A Parents Guide to Early Detection and Intervention in Autism Spectrum Disorders

Author: Theresa Foy DiGeronimo

Does My Child Have Autism? is a question so many parents are asking themselves today. Is he avoiding eye contact? Why can’t she talk? Is my child’s development normal or does he have an Autism Spectrum Disorder? Parents know that if their child is somewhere on that spectrum, they need to intervene as early as possible to maximize the benefits of early intervention. This groundbreaking book, by one of the foremost experts, teachers, and clinicians in the field, provides a guide for parents about what to look for at home at twenty-four months or even earlier, what to do, and how to get the right kind of help from doctors, counselors, therapists, and other professionals.

Library Journal

Published to coincide with National Autism Awareness Month in April, these two excellent books on autism spectrum disorders (ASD) address the important areas of early diagnosis and treatment. In Does My Child Have Autism?, Stone (director, Treatment & Research Inst. for Autism Spectrum Disorders, Vanderbilt Univ.), with the help of professional writer DiGeronimo, assists parents and others in identifying early signs that could help with earlier intervention services. The focus is on three key elements: delays in social interaction, communication issues, and repetitive behaviors. Stone also includes numerous FAQs and a comprehensive overview of the diagnosis process in this wonderfully written book. In Engaging Autism, Greenspan (psychiatry, George Washington Univ. Medical Sch.) and Wieder (associate editor, Journal of Development) offer the definitive guide to Greenspan's respected "floortime" method. Its general principle calls for communicating on the same level as the person with ASD, which frequently involves using favorite objects or games. One example features a child who continually opens and closes doors. To engage the child, the authors suggest discreetly using a door stop to force the door closed and, in turn, force the child to ask for help (with prompting); a reward is offered for the communication. Other examples are just as illuminating, illustrating concepts that can be used and adapted. Both books will greatly strengthen any ASD collection; highly recommended.-Corey Seeman, Kresge Business Administration Lib., Univ. of Michigan, Ann Arbor Copyright 2006 Reed Business Information.

TAI CHI Chuan for Health and Self Defense or Save Your Hearing Now

2009-01-15T00:13:00.000-08:00

Tai Chi Ch'uan for Health and Self-Defense: Philosophy and Practice

Author: T T Liang

For the student who has already mastered the basic postures, this book addresses itself to the philosophy behind the system of movements and to all the variations possible.

Interesting book: Économétrie Préliminaire pour la Finance

Save Your Hearing Now: The Revolutionary Program That Can Prevent and May Even Reverse Hearing Loss

Author: Michael D Seidman

After 20 years of research, leading otolaryngologist Dr. Michael Seidman has developed a breakthrough all natural alternative treatment program to battle hearing loss safely and effectively. Using a specifi c combination of antioxidants, diet, exercise, and basic lifestyle changes, Dr. Seidman's program can help to prevent--and possibly reverse--hearing loss. The book offers a simple self-assessment test that identifies the type, severity, and prognosis of hearing loss, comprehensive advice on diet and supplements, and natural remedies and important lifestyle changes that can make a difference. This is the ultimate resource providing answers--and hope--to the millions of hearing impaired.

Sport Stretch or Superalimentos Rx

2009-01-14T14:02:00.000-08:00

Sport Stretch

Author: Michael J Alter

Improve your flexibility and reach your athletic potential. Sport Stretch shows you how with stretching programs for 41 sports. Inside you'll find illustrations and guidelines for 311 stretches. The most effective exercises are presented for each sport, with the 12 best highlighted - perfect for warming up and cooling down. Or, work on your overall flexibility with the special "All Star" stretches - the single most effective stretches for 28 different muscle groups.

Superalimentos Rx: Catorce Alimentos Que le Cambiaran la Vida

Author: Steven Pratt

Si usted incluye en su dieta diaria los catorce superalimentos que menciona el doctor Steven Pratt en este libro, puede evitar el deterioro progresivo que causa dolencias y enfermedades comunes.

El frijol previene la obesidad
El arándano disminuye el riesgo de sufrir enfermedades
cardiovasculares
El brócoli disminuye la incidencia de cataratas y previene
los defectos de nacimiento
La avena disminuye el riesgo de sufrir diabetes tipo II
La naranja ayuda a prevenir las apoplejías
La calabaza disminuye el riesgo de desarrollar varios
tipos de cáncer
El salmón silvestre disminuye el riesgo de sufrir enfermedades
cardiovasculares
La soja baja el colesterol
La espinaca disminuye el riesgo de sufrir enfermedades
cardiovasculares y degeneración de la mácula relacionada
con el envejecimiento
El té ayuda a prevenir la osteoporosis
El tomate aumenta la protección natural de la piel contra los
rayos solares
El pavo ayuda a fortalecer el sistema inmunológico
La nuez del nogal reduce el riesgo de desarrollar enfermedades coronarias, diabetes y cáncer

Superalimentos Rx incluye recetas creadas por el chef del Golden Door Spa, Michel Stroot, que le enseñan cómo incluir los superalimentos en su dieta diaria. Superalimentos Rx es una guía indispensable para tener una vida larga, saludable y dinámica.

The Fat Elimination and Detox Program or Buzz

2009-01-14T02:50:00.000-08:00

The Fat Elimination and Detox Program (FED): A Holistic Approach to Disease Prevention and Weight Loss

Author: Jennifer A Coscia NC

The Fat Elimination and Detox Program (FED) was developed as a disease prevention and weight-loss program. The many foods you will be consuming are specific foods for disease prevention, which act as medicine in the body by boosting the immune system. The FED program will also lower cholesterol, blood pressure, and blood glucose levels while increasing your energy and cognitive functions. You will learn a whole new way of eating. Change is one of the hardest things we must endure, but it is a vital necessity in life. Eat well, live well, and be well! The foreword for the book was written by C.W. Randolph, Jr., MD, author of From Hormone Hell To Hormone Well.

New interesting book: Fundaciones de Educación americana

Buzz: A Graphic Reality Check for Teens Dealing with Drugs and Alcohol

Author: Marcus Brotherton

The Real Deal

Life is tough. You’ve got questions. You’ve got choices…and the results are yours to live with. So go ahead—do a little investigating and discover the answers for yourself. The graphically captivating books in the FlipSwitch series are the real deal. They unashamedly tackle pressing issues that you face every day. After pinpointing God’s solution, they offer practical steps that will help you take your life in the right direction…without a doubt. Check ’em out:

HEAT : Sex. A huge reality check complete with stats and facts on who’s doing it and who’s paying for it (STD information).

BLUR : Who defines you? A startling glimpse into the reality of your self-image.

SPLIT : Divorce. Guidance as your own or your friends’ parents go ring-less.

BUZZ: Drugs and alcohol. What you need to know about beer, bongs, weed, tobacco, and other tempting substances.

Story Behind the Book

A team of youth pastors approached Multnomah with the need for a visual pivotal-issues series for teens—something that would enter into their world and confront the stuff they actually think, talk, and wonder about every day. These products called for a “back of the school bus” feel. Kids don’t get spoon-fed answers; they simply get enough cards on the table to create their own conversations. Now youth pastors everywhere can’t seem to hand out enough of them!

Fertility and Pregnancy Cooking or The Handbook of Style

2009-01-13T17:39:00.000-08:00

Fertility and Pregnancy Cooking

Author: Katherine Burk

Practical advice for anyone thinking of starting a family, including tips on improving general health and achieving optimum fertilty.

Look this: UNIX Network Programming or Digital Filmmaking Handbook

The Handbook of Style: Expert Fashion and Beauty Advice

Author: Francine Maroukian

Do you need to polish your look? Are you ready for a fashion makeover? Authors Francine Maroukian and Sarah Woodruff have approached today's top hair stylists, skin specialists, fashion designers, and makeup artists for a crash course in personal presentation. The result is The Handbook of Style, an essential reference guide to fashion and beauty.
Jim Crawford of Revlon explains the trick to applying false eyelashes. Evelyn Lauder of Estée Lauder shows the best moisturizer for your skin type. Arden Hess of Wolford teaches how to match silk stockings with shoes. And personal shopper Mark Gill spells out exactly what to look for to find the perfect little black dress.
With elegant step-by-step illustrations, this mock-crocodile-covered paperback is a stylish, must-have object in itself. No woman's bookshelf will be complete without one!

Conquering Carpal Tunnel or Glencoe Health

2009-01-13T05:27:00.000-08:00

Conquering Carpal Tunnel

Author: Sharon J Butler

The leading occupational injury of the 90's will soon become an thing of the past. This is the most complete program ever developed for the relief of Carpal Tunnel Syndrome or other repetitive strain injury of the upper body.

You will learn everything you need for true self-care

Learn how soft tissues function and why they develop repetitive strain injuries.
Discover how gentle stretching can help restore full function and comfort to your hands, arms, neck and shoulders.
Choose the most appropriate exercises to relieve your symptoms by reviewing the Symptoms Charts included in this program.
Create an effective injury prevention program based on your occupation.

Interesting textbook: Réflexion de Systèmes :la Gestion du Chaos et de la Complexité :une Plate-forme pour Concevoir l'Architecture D'affaires

Glencoe Health

Author: Mary H Bronson

CORRELATED TO THE NATIONAL HEALTH EDUCATION STANDARDS, THIS IS THE PROGRAM YOU CAN TRUST!

This well-respected program gives your students the skills they need to stand up to peer pressure, avoid risky behaviors, and develop the resilience they need to handle the changes they'll face during their school years...and throughout their lives.

Yoga for Golfers or Unholy Ghost

2009-01-12T20:15:00.000-08:00

Yoga for Golfers: A Unique Mind-Body Approach to Golf Fitness

Author: Katherine Roberts

From the unquestioned expert in the field, the authoritative guide to yoga for golfers

"Working with Katherine for the last couple of years has allowed me to compete at a very high level."

--Gary McCord, CBS golf commentator and Senior PGA Tour player

Katherine Roberts, founder and host of the "Yoga for Golfers" program on the Golf Channel, offers her unique educational methods in this groundbreaking book, providing instruction to the millions of golfers--including many top tour professionals--who have turned to the art of yoga to improve their game. Based on 20 years of expertise, Yoga for Golfers connects the mind and body to create a powerful fitness regimen, including:

Yoga postures specifically selected for a golfer's needs
Proper breathing techniques
Mind-relaxation methods
Injury-reducing stretches
Visualization tools--for success on and off the course

Katherine Roberts (Carefree, AZ) has 20 years of experience in fitness training, yoga studies, and motivation. Her highly successful Yoga for Golfers program has been featured in numerous magazines and newspapers, including Sports Illustrated, Golf, Golf Digest, and Self. She has also appeared on ESPN, Fox Sports, ABC, and CBS. Her new weekly show, "Yoga for Golfers", airs on the Golf Channel.

	Preface	XI
	Acknowledgments	XIII
	Introduction	XV
1	Theories of Yoga: Breaking Old Stereotypes	1
2	Traditional Yoga Versus Yoga for Golfers	3
3	What to Expect from the Yoga for Golfers Fitness Program	8
4	Improve Your Golf Performance and Overall Health with Yoga	12
5	Why Condition for Golf?	17
6	Golf Anatomy and Biomechanics	25
7	Determining Your Baseline--Where to Start	37
8	Guidelines and Strategies for a Successful Yoga Experience	40
9	Breathing Awareness--In Yoga and Your Golf Swing	44
10	Various Forms of Yoga	48
11	How to Use This Book	50
12	The Warm-Up Sequence	54
13	Sun Salutations	59
14	Neck and Trapezius	70
15	Hands and Wrists	74
16	Shoulders	76
17	Rhomboids and Upper Back	81
18	Arms	85
19	Rotator Cuffs	88
20	Chest and Thoracic Spine	91
21	Core Strengthening for Abdominals	95
22	Core Strengthening for the Back	99
23	Low Back	105
24	Hips and Glutes	111
25	Balancing Poses	117
26	Legs	121
27	Hamstrings	126
28	Poses for Better Breathing	130
29	Relaxation and Visualization	132
30	In the Locker Room	134
31	On the Golf Course	139
32	Your Sequences: Fifteen, Thirty, and Forty-Five Minutes	145
33	Postround Restorative Sequence	153
	A Closing Meditation	157
	Glossary of Yoga Terms	159
	Resources	161
	Bibliography	163
	Index	165

Unholy Ghost: Writers on Depression

Author: Nell Casey

Unholy Ghost is a unique collection of essays about depression that, in the spirit of William Styron's Darkness Visible, finds vivid expression for an elusive illness suffered by more than one in five Americans today. Unlike any other memoir of depression, however, Unholy Ghost includes many voices and depicts the most complete portrait of the illness. Lauren Slater eloquently describes her own perilous experience as a pregnant woman on antidepressant medication. Susanna Kaysen, writing for the first time about depression since Girl, Interrupted, criticizes herself and others for making too much of the illness. Larry McMurtry recounts the despair that descended after his quadruple bypass surgery. Meri Danquah describes the challenges of racism and depression. Ann Beattie sees melancholy as a consequence of her writing life. And Donald Hall lovingly remembers the "moody seesaw" of his relationship with his wife, Jane Kenyon.

The collection also includes an illuminating series of companion pieces. Russell Banks's and Chase Twichell's essays represent husbandand-wife perspectives on depression; Rose Styron's contribution about her husband's struggle with melancholy is paired with an excerpt from William Styron's Darkness Visible; and the book's editor, Nell Casey, juxtaposes her own essay about seeing her sister through her depression with Maud Casey's account of this experience. These companion pieces portray the complicated bond -- a constant grasp for mutual understandingforged by depressives and their family members.

With an introduction by Kay Redfield Jamison, Unholy Ghost allows the bewildering experience of depression to beadequately and beautifully rendered. The twenty-two stories that make up this book will offer solace and enlightenment to all readers.

Publishers Weekly

The recipient of a Carter Center fellowship for mental health journalism, Casey has compiled a widely varied collection in which authors reckon with their personal experience of depression the "unholy ghost" to which poet Jane Kenyon famously referred. Well-known writers such as Donald Hall and Ann Beattie rub shoulders with talented newcomers like Maud Casey and Joshua Wolf Shenk in pieces that alternate between startling eloquence and the kind of vague, self-indulgent writing that turns some readers away from memoirs. Lee Stringer concludes her contribution with the revelation that "perhaps what we call depression isn't really a disorder at all, but an alarm of sorts, alerting us that something is undoubtedly wrong," while Lesley Dormen resorts to cliches ("My heart pumped dread"). Among the most engaging essays are Rose Styron's response to husband William Styron's Darkness Visible, in which she writes about comic moments that her husband, in the throes of depression, was too blue to appreciate. Responding to spouse Chase Twichell's essay, novelist Russell Banks writes that he has "learned to feel for my wife and to avoid feeling with her." As a whole, the collection is a valuable contribution to the field of depression studies, and will lend some insight and cheer to those struggling with this little-understood condition. (Mar.) Copyright 2001 Cahners Business Information.

Library Journal

This anthology will never earn a spot in library "Fast Fun Reads" displays, but given the number of people who suffer from depression and those who live with or love them, it probably deserves a place on most library shelves. Editor Casey has pulled together 22 contemporary pieces, some previously published, from different voices and perspectives, all trying to understand this devastating but elusive illness. The names you would expect are here: William Styron, Jane Kenyon, Susannah Kaysen, and Larry McMurtry, among others, with an introduction by Kay Redfield Jamison. Of particular interest are the companion pieces: Donald Hall's take on his wife, Jane Kenyon; Rose Styron on her husband; Russell Banks on his wife, Chase Twitchell; and editor Casey on her sister Maud. The dual perspective of experienced and witnessed depression is enlightening and at times frightening. Perhaps this volume should come with a warning label, for surely reading about depression can be depressing. The best of these pieces, though, like Kenyon's poems and William Styron's excerpt, overcome that pitfall with the power of their art. Recommended for public libraries. Mary Paumier Jones, Westminster P.L., CO Copyright 2001 Cahners Business Information.

Booknews

Twenty-two authors share their thoughts about depressing, probing a broad band of the illness. Lauren Slater writes on being pregnant and anti-depressants. Meri Danquah on the merging of racism and depression. Susanna Kaysen criticizes herself and other for making too much of the illness. Anne Beattie shares why she believes depression comes with the territory of being a writer. Donald Hall remembers the moody seesaw of his relationship with his wife, poet Jane Kenyon. Written for people dealing with depression, whether their own or another's. Annotation c. Book News, Inc., Portland, OR (booknews.com)

Internet Book Watch

In Unholy Ghost, Nell Casey has gathered essays about depression, including many voices who explore different aspects of the depression experience, from a mother on anti-depressants to an author's despair after surgery. The diverse first-person accounts provide a range of insights on depression and its aftermath.

Kirkus Reviews

An uneven collection of 22 essays and excerpts on the subject of depression by a wide assortment of writers. Mental-health journalist Casey has assembled quite an array of luminaries—from the quasars (William Styron, Larry McMurtry, Ann Beattie) to the lesser-known, and (in some sad cases) feebler lights. Among them they manage to cast considerable light on this dark disease, revealing vast dimensions that far surpass the ability of a single word to encompass it. Many confess they have no real idea of the source of their disease. (David Karp concludes that it"arises out of an enormously complicated, constantly shifting, elusive concatenation of circumstance, temperament, and biochemistry.") Some are grateful for anti-depressant drugs; others rail against them. Some rage against psychiatric hospitals and grave treatments (like electroconvulsive therapy, or ECT), but Martha Manning calls ECT"the tractor that pulled me out of the mud." Not unexpectedly, the principal adornments are those supplied by Russell Banks (who writes with compassion and eloquence about his wife's depression), Larry McMurtry (whose personal experiences chronicled here appeared in fictional form in his Duane Is Depressed), William Styron (who observes that the illness' only virtue—if such a sanguine word be apt—is that it can be conquered), and Donald Hall (whose loving words for his late wife, the poet Jane Kenyon, are almost unbearably poignant). Casey has employed an interesting device of juxtaposition: Chase Twichell (wife of Russell Banks) writes about her lifelong loneliness; Styron's wife writes about her coping with his illness; editor Casey herself writes abouthersister'sdepression—and then novelist Maud Casey ends her sister's collection with the observation that, finally, it is practicality that holds her to the earth. There is at times a redundancy to the volume (more than one writer teaches us about serotonin), but there are quiet surprises, too—like Meri Nana-Ama Danquah's luminous essay about being black, and being depressed. Administer in small doses at sensible intervals—or expect a serious side-effect: depression.

Hatha Yoga Pradipika or Tcm

2009-01-12T09:03:00.000-08:00

Hatha Yoga Pradipika

Author: Svatmarama

This affordable, definitive edition of the Hatha Yoga Pradipika contains the original Sanskrit, a new English translation, and full-page photographs of all the asanas. The first edition of this classic to meet high academic, literary, and production standards, its for people who practice Yoga or have an interest in health and fitness, philosophy, religion, spirituality, mysticism, or meditation.

Online Yoga Magazine - Christophe Mouze

"A new, crisp, no-nonsense translation of this great classic on the practice of Hatha Yoga. . . . If one, like me, holds that the work of the translator is to be as discreet as possible, then this very faithful translation is probably the best available. . . . The publisher, YogaVidya.com, also produces a version of the Gheranda Samhita, and, I am told, is working on the Shiva Samhita. Serious Yoga students watch out-these are serious translations of serious classics."

Yoga Site

"This lively and lucid translation includes the original Sanskrit. It is a must-have for any serious student or teacher."

Midwest Book Review

This faithful reproduction is an impressive and highly recommended reference for students and devoted practitioners of Hatha Yoga.

Kalamazoo Gazette

Written over five-hundred years ago, the text is considered by many a seminal work on the practice of Hatha Yoga.

Woodstock Times

There is a certain magic at work here—as if Svatmarama has projected himself through time, expressing himself through Akers.

Indology

Beautifully printed and translated. Wonderful pictures, too.

What People Are Saying

Ashok Aklujkar
Accurate and accompanied by clear pictures, this translation of an informative Sanskrit text is a very useful addition to the growing literature on Yoga in Western languages.
— author of Sanskrit: An Easy Introduction to an Enchanting Language

Book review: The Minnesota Homegrown Cookbook or High Crimes and Misdemeanors

Tcm: A Woman's Guide to Healing from Breast Cancer

Author: Nan Lu

Discover The Power Of Ancient Wisdom

For centuries , Traditional Chinese Medicine has helped millions of cancer patients in China, specializing in reducing the risk of breast cancer and healing it by identifying and treating its root cause. Chinese medicine offers a broad range of time-tested, natural, safe, self-healing treating that can complement prevailing Western cancer treatments.

Traditional Chinese Medicine provides a nine-point healing guide that can be individually customized for women diagnosed with breast cancer; those about to undergo surgery, chemotherapy or radiation; breast cancer survivors who want to prevent recurrence, and any woman looking for serious prevention techniques. With his training, Dr. Nan Lu revives the ancient healing wisdom of traditional Chinese medicine --

Early warning signs from your body
Ancient self-healing evergy movements
Healing, strengthening foods and ancient techniques to strengthen you before surgery
How to manage your health during chemotherapy or radiation
Why and how to create a new Traditional Chinese Medicine lifestyle that addresses the root cause of breast cancer...
and much more!

Library Journal

As a doctor trained in traditional Chinese medicine but practicing in a Western country, Lu has witnessed the benefits and limitations of these two different medical practices and believed they could be used to complement each other for the benefit of the patients, especially breast cancer patients. In this book, he systematically explains the principles and theories of traditional Chinese medicine and its successful application in combating mild to serious illnesses, particularly breast cancer. He uses analogies, graphics, and real patients' accounts to demonstrate how Qigong, acupuncture, and Chinese herbs can help women cope with surgery, chemotherapy, and radiation therapy. The whole presentation is clear and logical, and even the first ten chapters on the theoretical and historical aspect of Chinese medicine is fascinating and thought-provoking. Strongly recommended for consumer health collections. [Previewed in Prepub Alert, LJ 5/15/99.]--Lily Liu, Arkansas Children's Hosp. Medical Lib., Little Rock Copyright 1999 Cahners Business Information.

The Glow or The Way We Eat

2009-01-11T22:50:00.000-08:00

The Glow

Author: Christina Pirello

The first of its kind, Glow is more than a cookbook, more than a health-and-beauty guide - it is a path to a healthy lifestyle. Using the healing properties of whole foods, the author demonstrates how to use them in daily life to achieve an overall, healthy glow.

By combining ancient Eastern practices for health with more than 150 delicious, whole-food recipes, and healing face washes, massage oils, cleansers, scrubs and soaks, this book caters to a burgeoning market of consumers interested in whole foods and vegetarianism, but most of all to the readers interested in a more balanced, more natural way of life.

Author Biography: Christina Pirello is the author of Cooking the Whole Foods Way and Cook Your Way to the Life You Want. She's been teaching whole foods cooking classes and lecturing nationwide for about fifteen years. Her popular public television show, "Christina Cooks!", is in its third season. She and her husband publish a bi-monthly natural foods magazine, Christina Cooks. She has been featured in numerous newspaper and magazine articles.

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The Way We Eat: Why Our Food Choices Matter

Author: Peter Singer

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

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

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

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

Electrocution or Reafirme Su Figura en 3 Semanas

2009-01-11T13:38:00.000-08:00

Electrocution: A Medical Dictionary, Bibliography, and Annotated Research Guide to Internet References

Author: ICON Health Publications

This is a 3-in-1 reference book. It gives a complete medical dictionary covering hundreds of terms and expressions relating to electrocution. 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 electrocution.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.

Forward
Chapter 1. Studies on Electrocution
Overview
Federally Funded Research on Electrocution
The National Library of Medicine: PubMed
Chapter 2. Alternative Medicine and Electrocution
Overview
National Center for Complementary and Alternative Medicine
Additional Web Resources
General References
Chapter 3. Patents on Electrocution
Overview
Patents on Electrocution
Patent Applications on Electrocution
Keeping Current
Chapter 4. Books on Electrocution
Overview
Book Summaries: Online Booksellers
Appendix A. Physician Resources
Overview
NIH Guidelines
NIH Databases
Other Commercial Databases
Appendix B. Patient Resources
Overview
Patient Guideline Sources
Finding Associations
Appendix C. Finding Medical Libraries
Overview
Preparation
Finding a Local Medical Library
Medical Libraries in the U.S. and Canada
ONLINE GLOSSARIES
Online Dictionary Directories
ELECTROCUTION DICTIONARY
INDEX

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Reafirme Su Figura en 3 Semanas

Author: Michele Stanten

From Prevention magazine's fitness expert, the personalized workout that melts fat and builds muscle

As fitness director of Prevention magazine, Michele Stanten routinely hears from people who feel trapped in workouts that are too hard or too easy, that have become boring, or that fail to produce measurable results. In response, she developed the Firm Up Action Plan, an innovative three-tier exercise program that allows readers to choose their workouts based on their individual fitness and commitment levels.

Among the Firm Up Action Plan's key features are:
Innovative routines that combine walking and strength training with hot fitness trends such as Pilates and yoga

A fresh workout every day to target trouble zones—the abs, butt, arms, and thighs—and prevent the boredom

21 days' worth of menus that keep the metabolism humming for maximum fat-burning results

Readers can expect to lose up to 6 pounds and several inches in just 3 weeks. They'll "firm up" their attitude toward getting and staying in shape—so this time the results will last!

Understanding the Mind of Your Bipolar Child or Methods of Group Exercise Instruction

2009-01-11T01:27:00.000-08:00

Understanding the Mind of Your Bipolar Child: The Complete Guide to the Development, Treatment, and Parenting of Children with Bipolar Disorder

Author: Gregory T Lombardo

Help and hope for parents of children who suffer from this prevalent and puzzling disorder

Bipolar disorder has an impact not only on children's mood and behavior but on the way they experience the world, and consequently on the way they think. The intensity with which a bipolar child perceives things can be the source of creativity and talent, but it can also be a source of confusion and disorganization. If parents can understand the effects of bipolar disorder on their child, they can help him or her to better navigate school, friendships, and family relationships.
Dr. Lombardo provides comprehensive information on:
Professional diagnosis Developmental issues Disorders that go hand-in-hand with bipolar, including ADHD and oppositional defiant disorder Effective treatment – including psychotherapy and medication
Understanding the Mind of the Bipolar Child is essential reading for all parents who want to better understand their child and provide support every step of the way.
Gregory T. Lombardo, M.D., Ph.D., is board certified in adult psychiatry, as well as in child and adolescent psychiatry, and is a diplomate of the American Society of Clinical Psychopharmacology. He is highly trained and experienced in the treatment of children with bipolar disorder. His practice includes biological diagnosis, clinical psychopharmacology, and psychotherapeutic techniques. He also collaborates closely with psychologists and other therapists in the treatment on children with this disorder. Additionally, he has a background in teaching and writing literature at the college and secondary-school level.

The Psychiatric Times - Amy E. West

Childhood bipolar disorder is a devastating illness that affects emotional, social, and cognitive development. In recent years, increased attention devoted to the study of bipolar disorder in childhood has resulted in greater information regarding the cause, phenomenology, and treatment of the disorder. However, despite improved understanding and awareness, the diagnosis of bipolar disorder in children is still plagued by confusion and misunderstanding because of the complex and diverse presentations of the condition, difficulties in diagnosis, and overlap with other disorders. The aim of Understanding the Mind of Your Bipolar Child is to provide a comprehensive overview of bipolar disorder in childhood, including diagnosis, developmental issues, common co-occurring disorders, and treatment options. What is most unique about this book, in comparison with others that discuss diagnostic issues and treatments, is that it focuses on considering bipolar disorder within a developmental framework, informed mostly by psychodynamic principles. The emphasis on development leaves the reader with a comprehensive and integrated notion of how symptoms of bipolar disorder interact dynamically with other personal characteristics and contextual variables of the child in affecting his or her developmental trajectory. The book is divided into 3 parts: 'Diagnosis,' 'Development,' and 'Treatment.'

Part I focuses on the complexities of diagnosing bipolar disorder in children. The author outlines clearly the types of symptoms that suggest a bipolar spectrum disorder and then discusses the different types of bipolar disorder. A strength of this section is the attention paid to the complications encountered when diagnosing bipolar disorder, including different sources of information, the varying spectrum of the disorder, the varying age at onset, and overlapping conditions. Part II, the longest and most involved section, undertakes a comprehensive exploration of bipolar disorder within the developmental context of the individual child. This section is organized into the developmental periods of infancy, toddlerhood, school age, preadolescence, early adolescence, adolescence, and late adolescence. For each stage, the important developmental milestones that are optimally achieved are discussed, as well as crucial transitions that the child must negotiate during each stage. The author impressively integrates information about normative development, individual differences, interpersonal relationships, and identity issues into a fluid and thoughtful account of the development of a bipolar spectrum illness over the course of childhood and adolescence. Concepts are illustrated using detailed case examples and formulations that help the reader integrate and consolidate the information presented.

Part II concludes with a detailed explanation of disorders that commonly accompany bipolar disorder and how the co-occurrence may affect development, prognosis, and treatment.

Part III discusses the various treatment options available to children with bipolar disorder and their families. Different kinds of providers are discussed, as well as the types of therapy 'individual, group, and family' that are used and how these therapies work to alleviate the suffering of children with bipolar disorder and their families. This book is highly recommended as an excellent resource for parents of patients and for health care professionals who work with children and families affected by bipolar disorder. In particular, the book will benefit those who want to understand the disorder's emergence within a comprehensive developmental framework. (May 1, 2007)

Leigh Mihlrad - Library Journal

Bipolar disorder, or manic depression, with its alternating highs and lows, is one of the most frequently diagnosed mental health illnesses in children and adolescents. It can be harder to diagnose in children than adults and can often be misdiagnosed. While many books and resources exist for bipolar disorder, fewer deal with pediatric bipolar disorder specifically, though this year has seen an increase in titles (e.g., Demitri Papolos and Janice Papolos's The Bipolar Child, 3d ed., and Gianni Faedda and Nancy Austin's Parenting a Bipolar Child). The authors of these books, both child psychiatrists, approach their topic differently. Greenberg assumes the first-person perspective and writes in a conversational style, sharing many stories from her practice, which makes the disorder seem less scary. She describes not only the experiences of her patients but also those of her patients' parents, as well as touches on medication, related illnesses, and therapy.

Drawing on his experiences as both a child psychiatrist and a bipolar sufferer, Lombardo divides his work into three sections: "Diagnosis," "Development," and "Treatment." He addresses various age groups, from infants to late adolescents, and explores broader topics such as family relations. The two appendixes and the glossary do a good job of explaining potentially confusing topics, e.g., common medications taken by bipolar children. Bipolar Kidsis recommended for public libraries. Understandingwould be better suited for academic or health science libraries.

Acknowledgments     xi
Introduction     1
Diagnosis
Understanding Bipolar Disorder     9
Difficulties with Diagnosis     21
Development
The Bipolar Infant: Trouble Settling In     31
The Bipolar Toddler: Learning to Accept No     44
The Bipolar Child's Effect on the Family     65
Going Out into the World: School, Separation Again, and Functioning in a Group     81
The Bipolar Child from Eight to Twelve: Entering the Peer Group, Mastering Aggression, and Developing Skills     99
Early Adolescence and the Middle School Years: Increasing Academic Demands, Cognitive Problems, and Hormonal Changes     112
Adolescence: Separation, Intimacy and Identity Formation, Adolescent Rebellion, and Consumption Disorders     129
Late Adolescence: College and Other Moratoriums     174
Diagnoses That May Accompany Bipolar Disorder     192
Attention Deficit Disorder and Attention-Deficit/Hyperactivity Disorder     192
Oppositional Defiant Disorder     199
Conduct Disorder     212
Panic Disorder     217
Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder     222
Social Anxiety Disorder     229
Borderline Personality Disorder     232
Narcissistic Personality Disorder     238
Dissociation and Bipolar Disorder     244
Treatment
Psychotherapy     251
Conclusion: Bipolar Disorder at the Beginning of the Twenty-First Century     272
Common Medications: A Reference Guide     277
How to Fight Weight Gain in Children     334
Glossary     345
Index     349

New interesting textbook: Sensational Sex in 7 Easy Steps or Keep It Off

Methods of Group Exercise Instruction

Author: Carol A Kennedy

Instructor Guide

Specifically developed for instructors of Methods of Group Exercise Instruction, the instructor guide includes an assortment of tools to make course and lecture preparation easier. Instructors will find a sample syllabus, class guidelines and handouts, and lesson suggestions, as well as practical exam guidelines and certification information.

Test Package

The test package for Methods of Group Exercise Instruction, created with

Respondus 2.0, includes a bank of questions in multiple-choice and essay

format. With Respondus LE, a free version of the Respondus software,

instructors can

· create print versions of their own quizzes and tests by selecting from the question pool;

· create, store, and retrieve their own questions;

· select their own test forms and save them for later editing or printing; or

· export the tests into a word-processing program.

A Respondus upgrade also offers the capability to create and manage exams that can be published directly to Blackboard, eCollege, WebCT, and other course-management systems.

Sleep Better or Hiding under the Table

2009-01-10T15:15:00.000-08:00

Sleep Better!: A Guide to Improving Sleep for Children with Special Needs

Author: Vincent Mark Durand

When children have recurrent sleep problems, they and their families must deal with negative effects on behavior, mood, social interactions, physical stamina, and performance at school or work. This book offers step-by-step, "how to" instructions for helping children with disabilities get the rest they need. For problems ranging from bedtime tantrums to night waking, parents and caregivers will find a variety of widely tested and easy-to-implement techniques that have already helped hundreds of children with special needs — especially children with autism, Tourette syndrome, and cerebral palsy.

Written by a psychologist who was inspired by many sleepless nights with his own child, this book delivers proven techniques from the author's clinical and personal experience, making it a one-of-a-kind resource for families and professionals.

Book review: Mamas Tea Cakes or Barley Wine

Hiding under the Table

Author: Dennis Henning

$300 a day food habit, 300 laxatives a day, prostitution. These are a few of the ways Dennis Henning numbered himself to deal with his "silent killer," an eating disorder. This is the raw, uncompromising account of a man who suffered from an eating disorder, and how for years, the medical establishment would not take his anguish seriously because he was a male. This is his true and unfiltered story, from the evolution of his crushing addictions to how he finally recognized that he had to take responsibility for his own recovery.

The ADHD Autism Connection or Coping with Mild Traumatic Brain Injury

2009-01-10T04:03:00.000-08:00

The ADHD-Autism Connection: A Step Toward More Accurate Diagnoses and Effective Treatments

Author: Diane M Kennedy

At last, long-awaited answers to the questions you’ve been asking. Help for frustrated ADHD patients and their families. (As well as those with autism, PDD, Asperger’s syndrome, and other related conditions.)

Attention deficit/hyperactive disorder (ADHD) is one of the most rapidly growing diagnoses of our generation. Often the diagnosis fails to provide real help, leaving patients, doctors, and families at a loss to know what to do next. But for the first time ever, new insights into the overwhelming number of similarities between Autism and ADHD are giving those with ADHD genuine hope.

For years, the label of Autism has carried a negative connotation. Parents were afraid to admit the diagnosis and banished the term from discussion. Finally, The ADHD-Autism Connection gives parents, educators, and doctors a reason to embrace autism with a renewed sense of hope and understanding. This book will show how these understandings can minimize the frustration, misdiagnoses, and misunderstandings ADHD sufferers and their families face.

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Coping with Mild Traumatic Brain Injury

Author: Diane Roberts Stoler

Having gone through the experience of MTBI herself, psychologist Diane Roberts Stoler set out to provide help and information for other MTBI survivors, their families, and their friends. In Coping With Mild Traumatic Brain Injury, she and writer Barbara Albers Hill cover every aspect of this sometimes mystifying condition. Using clear, easy-to-understand language, they look at how the brain works and how it can be injured, at the procedures used to diagnose brain injury, and at the different treatments available. They then examine the most common physical, mental, and psychological symptoms of brain injury, explaining why each occurs and what can be done about it, as well as offering practical suggestions for coping with the problem. Also covered are financial, insurance, and family issues; the rehabilitation process; and eventual outcomes. An extensive resource section provides additional guidance and sources of support.

Library Journal

Over 325,000 Americans annually suffer mild head trauma from automobile accidents, assaults, falls, sports injuries, etc. With a diagnosis of mild traumatic brain injury (MTBI), the individual will be told to rest for a few days or weeks, and, with luck, that may be the end of it. Unfortunately, many of those affected suffer ongoing, debilitating symptomsmigraines, depression, seizures, etc.for months or even years. Symptoms are unpredictable and are difficult to diagnose because there is no single test to detect MTBI and postconcussive syndrome (PCS). Stoler, a practicing psychologist who has herself experienced mild head injury, and Hill, a psychologist and writer, have compiled a comprehensive manual explaining what is involved in the diagnosis, treatment, and rehabilitation of brain-injured people. Presenting short case studies, they discuss the difficult diagnostic context of head trauma and offer practical suggestions for coping with physical and emotional repercussions. Especially valuable for patient education libraries.James Swanton, Harlem Hosp., New York

Midlife Man or Hsing I

2009-01-09T18:50:00.000-08:00

Midlife Man: A Not-So-Threatening Guide to Health and Sex for Man at His Peak

Author: Art Hister

In this expanded, updated edition of his bestseller, Dr. Art Hister discusses a wide range of issues affecting the "midlife man." Drawing on alternative therapies, scientific research, and his own years as a physician, Hister discusses such topics as male menopause, hair loss, and that expanding waistline. A new chapter covers psychological issues, and throughout the book there is new, up-to-date info on the most current approaches to joint ailments, diets, cosmetic surgery, erectile dysfunction, and other sexual problems. Written with the author's trademark humor, Midlife Man is ideal for male boomers who want to live longer and age well.

Preface to the Revised Edition     1
Introduction     3
That Was Then-This Is Now     9
Why Do I Look and Feel the Way I Do?     32
Sex and the Middle-Aged Male     42
The Prostate-Or the Terminator, Because It Gets All Men in the End     75
Dispelling Myths about Disease in Middle Age     98
Plan A: You Are What You Eat and Drink     144
Plan B: The Harder Work Involved in Becoming Healthy     169
Plan C: Psychological Health-Getting Your Head Around It     193
The Doctor Is In (Alas!)     214
Happiness and Health Come in Many Ways     229
Index     243

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Hsing-I: Chinese Mind-Body Boxing

Author: Robert Smith

Harmoniously merging the mind and the body, Hsing-I Ch'uan is simultaneously one of the most simple and most complex of the Chinese martial arts. The five forms, based on the Chinese concept of the five elements, provide a toolbox of techniques that the skillful Hsing-I practitioner uses to box with himself, channeling ch'i into spirit and spirit into mindful stillness. From this synthesis of external and internal forces springs new energy and true ability.

Engagingly written and amply illustrated with black and white photographs, Robert W. Smith's primer includes the history and meaning of Hsing-I, detailed instruction in the five forms and twelve animal styles, and cogent advice from the masters. First published almost 30 years ago, Hsing-I: Chinese Mind-Body Boxing was among the first books on Hsing-I and remains one of the best.

Sacred Dying or 101 Foot Care Tips for People with Diabetes

2009-01-09T06:39:00.000-08:00

Sacred Dying: Creating Rituals for Embracing the End of Life

Author: Megory Anderson

Death may be inevitable, but dying alone or in fear does not have to be. Sacred Dying is theologian Megory Anderson's essential testimonial and handbook for creating a dignified, peaceful, and more sacred end to life. Anderson includes a section with many prayers and poems from various traditions, and shows how to use personalized and creative rituals to help those dying prepare for their death and to bring a sense of peace, reconciliation, and acceptance both to themselves and to the loved ones they leave behind. She discusses all aspects of this final transition, including how to help a dying person put "unfinished business" to rest; using massage to help the dying let go of his or her body; and how to use music to help the dying focus on specific times, places, or events. For this first-ever paperback edition, she adds a chapter on what can be done after death to help move the soul along. Intended for those who are going through the death of a loved one as well as those facing death personally, Sacred Dying facilitates creating a setting where death is experienced as it should be—with honor, respect, and sacredness.

Library Journal

Anderson, a theologian who founded the Sacred Dying Foundation, has written a guide for people facing the death of a loved one. To that end, she relates stories of her work and discusses rituals that help the dying find peace and the survivors to go on with their lives. These rituals include prayer, creating sacred space, using music, listening, and dealing with the past. Quotations from Christian and Jewish sources as well as The Tibetan Book of the Dead illuminate the text. Not just a guide, this is also a useful reference work: the appendix contains prayers and poems about dying from a variety of traditions, and the bibliography, which is over 20 pages long, covers such categories as general works, care giving and hospice, rituals, and afterlife as well as the various religious traditions. Recommended especially for public libraries and patrons wanting resources for action and solace; other libraries and resource centers may purchase accordingly. Naomi E. Hafter, Broward Cty. P.L., Ft. Lauderdale, FL Copyright 2001 Cahners Business Information.

1. Journey with the Dying
2. Returning the Sacred to the Act of Dying
3. Rituals for Embracing the End of Life
4. Traditions: Incorporating Religious Rituals
5. Centering and Preparation: Sacred Space/Sacred Participants
6. Letting Go of Burdens: Rituals to Release the Emotions
7. Letting Go of the Body: Rituals to Comfort and Release
8. Music: Healing and Transcendence
9. When Loved Ones Are Not Present
10. Dying Alone
11. Intentional Death: Ending Life Support
12. After Death: Until the Funeral

Appendix: Scriptures and Sacred Texts, Poetry, Readings, and Prayers
Biography and Recommended Readings
Index
Permissions and Acknowledgments

Interesting book: Commercio e societ� : Etica ed amministrazione del consegnatario

101 Foot Care Tips for People with Diabetes

Author: Jessie H Ahroni

For people with diabetes, developing complications of the feet are a constant threat. You will find answers to the most common questions about foot care, including how to prevent and treat minor problems such as calluses, blisters, and fungal infections; and major complications such as ulcers and neuropathy.

Is Your Child Bipolar or Pilates for Pregnancy

2009-01-08T21:26:00.000-08:00

Is Your Child Bipolar?: The Definitive Resource on How to Identify, Treat, and Thrive with a Bipolar Child

Author: Mary Ann Mcdonnell

The Definitive Resource on How to Identify, Treat, and Live with a Bipolar Child

More than three million American children suffer from some form of bipolar disorder, a life-impairing illness that can cause wild mood swings and even episodes of rage. But as a parent, can you tell the difference between a tempermental, moody child and one facing serious mental illness? Where do you turn if your child’s tantrums and meltdowns are wreaking havoc? For families as well as professionals, here is the only book on early- onset bipolar disorder written by pediatric specialists who combine clinical care and research.

Health experts once thought bipolar disorder, also known as manic depression, did not exist in children and teens. However, leading experts like Janet Wozniak and Mary Ann McDonnell have shown that the illness may appear even before age six, with many cases either undiagnosed or misdiagnosed as Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD). Now, in the most complete and authoritative guide yet, Janet Wozniak, M.D., and psychiatric nurse Mary Ann McDonnell offer their unmatched expertise along with the latest information on this difficult condition.

Drawing from their professional experience and sharing stories of families in their practices, the authors guide you in how to:
•Navigate the “diagnosis tangle” to ensure accurate identification of the disorder
•Communicate effectively with doctors, teachers, and counselors
•Find allies and choose a treatment team
•Help your family cope

In a rapidly changing field, The Bipolar Disorder clearly explains what researchers know,what they suspect, and where studies now point. From medication to coping strategies, this accessible book offers inspiration, encouragement, and invaluable wisdom for all involved.

Mary Ann Hughes - Library Journal

Until about ten years ago, psychiatrists believed that the onset of bipolar disorder (previously called manic-depression illness) occurred in early adulthood. Today experts recognize that children and teenagers, too, can get the disease. Psychiatric nurse McDonnell and child psychiatrist Wozniak's book on parenting bipolar children stands out from the many other books available on the topic. First, there is an informative chapter on the tendency for bipolar children also to suffer from other psychiatric conditions (e.g., attention deficit hyperactivity disorder, anxiety, Asperger syndrome), a relatively new development. Another of the book's promising features is its extended discussion of how parents can help teachers and doctors understand what their bipolar child is experiencing. While other books touch on this topic, the authors here instruct parents on how to keep a journal in concrete and detailed language that documents a bipolar child's behaviors. Those sick of hearing that their child's excessive aggression or talkativeness is "normal" will welcome this book as a tool to help them persuade others of the seriousness of the situation. A prudent choice for most public libraries.

Preface     ix
Acknowledgments     xiii
Lost in the Maze     1
Diagnosis Tangle: Is it Really-Or Only-Bipolar?     13
Spinning Star: What Bipolar Disorder Looks Like in Kids     42
The Whose-Fault Pitfall: What Causes Bipolar Disorder?     67
Sound Barrier: How to Talk So Your Doctor Will Hear     91
Hidden Allies: Finding the Right People for Your Child's Treatment Team     122
Treatment Twists and Turns: Finding the Best Treatment for Your Child     141
Doors and Detours: Finding Psychotherapy that Helps     196
Invisible Elephants: Education, Advocacy, and Ieps     212
Defending the Castle: Strategies for Thriving     249
Shock Wave: Coping with Danger and Crisis     282
Bibliography     312
Appendices     318
About the Authors     348
Index     349

Books about: Debate on the Constitution or The Racial Contract

Pilates for Pregnancy: Safe and Simple Exercises for Before and After the Birth

Author: Jan Endacott

From the author of the best-selling The Pilates Difference comes this gentle exercise program designed to keep women fit and healthy throughout pregnancy. With its focus on strengthening the back and building abdominal and pelvic muscles, pilates is one of the best ways to make labor more comfortable and recover more quickly. The easy-to-follow, fully illustrated exercises are designed to suit bodily changes from the first to the ninth month, and even continue into the post-natal stages to help women regain their figures. Also, learn breathing techniques to aid relaxation. With these calming workouts plus tips on nutrition and safety, maintaining a toned body while expecting has never been easier.

The Yoga Minibook for Stress Relief or Fun Fitness and Skills

2009-01-08T10:14:00.000-08:00

The Yoga Minibook for Stress Relief: A Specialized Program for a Calmer, Relaxed You

Author: Elaine Gavalas

Take a deep breath and say good-bye to stress
There is no getting around it -- at work, at home, or while commuting from one to the other, stress is always there. Whether you are anxious about your health, your safety, or your relationships, daily stressors can feel overwhelming.
Why let stress control your life when you can send it packing? In as little as 10 minutes a day, this targeted yoga program relieves tension effectively and restores the sense of balance that stress so often disrupts. Step-by-step illustrated instructions guide you through calming asanas, breathing exercises, and meditations specifically selected to:

combat anxiety, depression, and stress-related illness
soothe muscles and lower blood pressure
provide rest, relaxation, and tranquil sleep
improve your flexibility and cardiovascular fitness

Ideal as the start, midday break, or calming cap to your day, this unique yoga program will renew your body, mind, and spirit and bring you the inner peace and poise you crave.

New interesting book: New Research in Corporate Finance and Banking or Diversified Health Occupations Essentials

Fun, Fitness, and Skills: The Powerful Original Games Approach

Author: Howie Weiss

Engage kids in fun, new games while teaching them key fitness concepts.
Provide appropriate skills practice for students.
Offer plenty of variations to keep the games fresh and exciting.
Use field-tested games that are ready to go at a moment's notice.

Fun, Fitness, and Skills: The Powerful Original Games Approach brings 93 fresh games with countless variations. The games are easy to adjust to all grade and ability levels, and you'll never run out of fresh ideas for fun and exciting games that teach fitness concepts and skills.

Created by a former teacher and current physical education mentor and staff developer with the Department of Education in New York City, these games have been field-tested in many schools with diverse populations at various grade levels. Yet the outcome of those field tests has been uniform: Kids love the games and teachers find them to be educationally sound and easy to implement.

In Fun, Fitness, and Skills, you will find

easy-to-follow games that allow you to concentrate on kids being active and having fun;
clearly written educational objectives for each game that help you focus on key fitness concepts and skills to be learned;
a game finder that makes selecting the right game for your needs quick and easy;
tips and suggestions for teaching and classroom management; and
variations to keep the games fresh and interesting.

The games include warm-ups, fitness and skill games, tag games, and games specially designed for students in kindergarten and first grade. The book also encourages creativity as you create your own games. Many of the games can be modified by changing equipment or a few rules for a sport or activity. Several games use fantasy, holidays, movies, television shows, or classic games with a twist. Most games are cooperative in nature but have a low-key competitive element or variation that will help students understand how to work together while also learning how to compete appropriately and with good sportsmanship.

These games, which address the NASPE National Standards, will help you meet important physical education objectives. The book focuses on activity that is fun while also building skills for activities that students can enjoy for life. Indeed, through Fun, Fitness, and Skills: The Powerful Original Games Approach, kids will have fun and learn while practicing skills and fitness concepts. You will discover exciting new ways to teach or improve your students' skills and fitness. This cookbook of games with all their variations will be a recipe for active success in your classes!

Scleroderma or On Grief and Dying

2009-01-08T00:02:00.000-08:00

Scleroderma: The Proven Therapy That Can Save Your Life

Author: Henry Scammell

Scleroderma, which affects as many as 400,000 Americans, starts off like skin cancer but is far more deadly. This new edition is updated with new information about the best therapy for this disease, including the results of the landmark first, and a new, second clinical trial of the only therapy to report reversal and remission of this deadly disease.

	Foreword	5
	Prologue	9
1	First Light	11
2	Portrait of a Disease	22
3	Onset	37
4	The Infectious Theory	57
5	Connections	65
6	Dr. Brown's Therapy	74
7	Pat Ganger's Road Back	87
8	A Husband's Story	93
9	What Return Can We Make?	98
10	Whistle	107
11	Pinch Me	127
12	Study Results	141
13	Is It Safe?	147
14	Tailoring the Therapy	155
15	In Defense of Heresy	162
16	What Happened Next	171
Addendum 1	Lancet Article on First Study	178
Addendum 2	Lancet Article on Second Study	181
	Index	183
	How to Help	188

Book review: Theodore Roosevelt or 1453

On Grief and Dying: Understanding the Soul's Journey

Author: Diane Stein

Guiding the reader on a healing journey to a place of loving acceptance, affirmation, and home, Diane Stein confronts the inevitability of death and draws inspiration from the ancient belief in reincarnation. Weaving a rich variety of resources from the contemporary Goddess movement, powerful psychic techniques, and the ancient traditions of Buddhism and Greek mythology, this book offers comfort and help to persons facing death.

Runlog or Allergy Self Help Cookbook

2009-01-07T14:51:00.000-08:00

Runlog: Diary and Guide for the Runner

Author: Tim Houts

Track your progress, maximize results, and create a healthier lifestyle

This popular runner’s diary has been completely updated with fresh training tips for all levels and a new layout that helps runners track their intervals and strength training and nutrition. RunLog provides a 24-week undated calendar for planning training and tracking progress, along with over 25 pages of training tips and workouts.

Tim Houts is the author of six fitness books. A competitive swimmer, runner, and triathlete, he has used strength training to supplement his time in the pool and on the road. He is the publisher at SportsLog Publishers and lives in San Francisco.

Interesting book: Excel PivotTables Recipes or Podcasting

Allergy Self-Help Cookbook: Over 325 Natural Foods Recipes, Free of All Common Food Allergens

Author: Marjorie Hurt Jones

The most comprehensive kitchen resource for overcoming food allergies-now completely revised and updated!

Since its original publication in 1984, The Allergy Self-Help Cookbook has helped thousands of people overcome their food sensitivities and intolerances. Now, the tips and recipes have been entirely revamped for 21st-century cooks with little or no time to spare! Includes:

* Extensive breakfast and dessert chapters
* Updated nutrition information
* New recipes using ingredients such as Kamut flour and quinoa pasta
* How to help allergic children eat right and feel better
* Complete guide to new allergy-free products
* Tips for creating an allergy-free kitchen and home

With your doctor's diagnosis in one hand and this book in the other, let your new allergy-free life begin!

Head Lice to Dead Lice or Advanced Aromatherapy

2009-01-07T02:39:00.000-08:00

Head Lice to Dead Lice

Author: Joan Sawyer

From the authors Joan Sawyer & Roberta MacPhee

Hello from Lice Ladies Joan Sawyer and Roberta MacPhee. We wrote this book version of our award winning video, Head Lice to Dead Lice: Safe Solutions for Frantic Families at the request of our editor at St. Martins Press, who tracked us down after finding our information on the web. For the past five years, we have run the American Head Lice Information and Resource Center. We have spent hours on the phone counseling frustrated parents, school nurses and pediatricians on how to use olive oil as part of a comprehensive program (the Five-Step Battle Plan) to eliminate persistent head lice infestations.

We hope this book will get the information out more efficiently and that finally, we can get off the phone. We have included everything we've learned over the past three years about head lice. It all started several years ago when Joan's family experienced a nightmarish encounter with the little critters. No matter what they did (overdosed the kids with chemicals, moved out of the house and hired a visiting nurse to help) Joan could not get rid of them. She felt like she was in the Twilight Zone until research revealed that the problem was not with Joan, her house or her kids. The problem was that the chemical companies would not admit that their pediculicides were no longer killing all the lice. It seems that head lice have, predictably, developed a chemical tolerance to permethrin (Nix) pyrethrin (Rid, Pronto, etc.) and Lindane (Kwell- a powerful neuro-toxin that you do not want to use anyway). And who could blame these companies? After all, the lice industry brings in $200 million dollars a year and growing because when a pediculicide does not work, most people think it is their own fault and go out and buy more chemicals. This is causing serious stress to more than 12 million American families a year who are missing critical days of school and work because they cannot get rid of head lice. Some kids have even been removed from their parents' custody because the kids have missed so much school. And none of this is necessary. You can get rid of head lice by smothering them with olive oil. But you need to know how to do it right. You cannot just dump olive oil on your head and pray. You are smothering them, not killing them on contact with a pesticide. And smothering head lice is a process.

The challenge with head lice is to clear the entire infestation, which includes three distinct growth stages, each with its own complex survival mechanisms developed over thousands of years of adaptation. Female adult lice lay eggs every day, so that each day a new generation hatches on the head. Therefore, the infested head must be treated correctly with olive oil at specific times over the 21-day life cycle of the louse in order to kill each generation at its most vulnerable stage, and before it is old enough to lay eggs of its own. Besides the Five-Step Battle Plan we have answered all the questions we are constantly asked. We have included chapters on prevention, school and community management and an interview with Mary Ward, professional nit picker (featured in National Geographic Magazine.) We have also discussed the controversy surrounding just how much cleaning is necessary, and some of the social issues around head lice.

We hope that after reading this book, you will no longer waste your money on expensive and ineffective chemicals or unnecessarily elaborate oil based remedies and that you will get rid of your head lice, save your money and get on with your life. And for those of you who are smart enough to read up on this problem before lice infest your family, we hope you will have enough information to prevent head lice from ever invading your nest. Best of luck, The Lice Ladies (Joan Sawyer and Roberta MacPhee)

Book review: National Incident Management System or Handbook of Practical Program Evaluation

Advanced Aromatherapy: The Science of Essential Oil Therapy

Author: Kurt Schnaubelt

A chemist and aromatherapy practitioner provides scientific proof for the effectiveness of using essential oils.

Aromatherapy is the fastest-growing segment of the body care industry, an effective and deeply pleasurable way to maintain well-being. Now, Kurt Schnaubelt, a chemist and longtime aromatherapy practitioner, provides scientific proof for the efficacy of essential oils, explained clearly and logically.

Advanced Aromatherapy draws on the most recent research to demonstrate how essential oils work on the cells and microbes of the body. These chemical changes affect emotional states as well as physical ones.

Advanced Aromatherapy explains how to treat symptoms ranging from hay fever to stress disorders with predictable results.

An essential textbook for aromatherapy practitioners.

So Young!

Schnaubelt clearly and logically illustrates the science of his healing art. Exciting, must have information for anyone going beyond a dab of relaxing lavender on the pillow or peppermint drops in honey water for an upset stomach. An important new reference.

Winter1998-99 - Making Scents

Schnaubelt presents sound research to demonstrate how essential oils interact with the different systems of the body

1. Aromatherapy: A Challenge to Conventional Medicine
Antibiotics: The Downfall of Conventional Medicine
Civilization from One Source
Aromatherapy: An Answer
The Immune System: Not a One-Way Street
Complex Information from Plants
The History of Aromatherapy
2. Essential Oils--Definition and Distillation
Plant Messengers
Essential Oils--Distillation, Chemistry, and History
Essential Oil Terminology
The Composition of Essential Oils
Spectrum of Action of Essential Oil Components
3. The Effects of Essential Oils
Antibacterial Effects
The Aromatogram
Antiviral Effects
Inhalation and Expectorant Effects
Sedative and Antispasmodic Effects
4. Self-Treatment with Essential Oils
Real and Potential Risks
Essential Oils and the Skin
Contraindications and Unusually Toxic Oils
5. Choosing Essential Oils
The Relationship between Chemical Structure and Effects
Descriptions of the Oils
6. Application of Essential Oils
Methods of Application
Areas of Use
Bruises, Sprains, Sports Injuries
Burns
Wounds and Scars
Lymphatic System
Herpes
Shingles
Bladder Infections
Bloodshot Eyes and Conjunctivitis
Nervousness, Tension, Stress
Motion Sickness
Fatigue
Infectious Illnesses
Respiratory Conditions
Skin Conditions
Cosmetics with Natural Substances
7. Aromatherapy: Mediating between the Immune System, Emotions, and the Body
Aromatherapy and the Immune System
Aromatherapy and Asthma
Aromatherapy and Viral Diseases
An End to the Separation of Body and Mind
Afterword
Endnotes
Resources
Index

The Smart Womans Guide to Plastic Surgery or Pretty

2009-01-06T16:27:00.000-08:00

The Smart Woman's Guide to Plastic Surgery

Author: Jean M Loftus

The one book you should read before you nip/tuck anything!
“This book so clearly conveys the concepts of plastic surgery with such precision, insight, ethics, and conscience that it is a must to read.” --Lawrence Robbins, M.D.

If you are thinking about plastic surgery, you could really use helpful advice from a friend in the business. That’s where Dr. Jean Loftus steps in, offering the most honest, up-to-date, no-nonsense information you could ever want, including what to ask, what to expect, what to pay, and other inside advice.

New interesting book: Economía Directiva y Estrategia Comercial

Pretty: The Nylon Book of Beauty

Author: Nylon

Residing at the forefront of cool since its inception, NYLON magazine has introduced a new style into the world of fashion magazines, and changed the tone of fashion, beauty, and culture coverage. Pretty: The NYLON Book of Beauty breaks the mold again, with a stylish edge over existing beauty manuals. The magazine's beauty department, Beauty Queen, is informative, stylistically creative, entertaining, and often titillating-anything but boring. This book expands on the magazine's original brand of coverage, which goes beyond make-up application and dry step-by-steps, to give a portrait of beauty as NYLON sees it. Inspired ideas, whimsical illustrations, and cheeky text will have readers wide eyed and flush cheeked without opening a single product. Signature looks and hairstyles of legendary stars of the stage and screen will be shown, with tips on how to re-create them. There will be a run down of the greatest beauty products and scents of all time-from Chanel to Maybelline and everything in between-and inspiring collages of different modern looks, from stripped down to outrageous, to inspire readers to try something new. Pretty stands out from existing beauty books for its style, offering both information and inspiration about being gorgeous. With stunning visual design and all-new material, Pretty exudes NYLON's cool, natural glow and is an imperative accessory for anyone with style.

Medieval Islamic Medicine or Healing beyond the Body

2009-01-06T05:15:00.000-08:00

Medieval Islamic Medicine

Author: Peter E Pormann

The medical tradition that developed in the lands of Islam during the medieval period (c. 650-1500) has, like few others, influenced the fates and fortunes of countless human beings. It is a story of contact and cultural exchange across countries and creeds, affecting many people from kings to the common crowd. This tradition formed the roots from which modern Western medicine arose. Contrary to the stereotypical picture, medieval Islamic medicine was not simply a conduit for Greek ideas but a venue for innovation and change.

Medieval Islamic Medicine is organized around five topics: the emergence of medieval Islamic medicine and its intense cross-pollination with other cultures; the theoretical medical framework; the function of physicians within the larger society; medical care as seen through preserved case histories; and the role of magic and devout religious invocations in scholarly as well as everyday medicine. A concluding chapter on the "afterlife" concerns the impact of this tradition on modern European medical practices and its continued practice today. The book includes an index of persons and their books; a timeline of developments in East and West; and a section for further reading.

About the Author:
Peter E. Pormann is a Wellcome Trust Lecturer in the Department of Classics and Ancient History at the University of Warwick

About the Author:
Emilie Savage-Smith is professor of the History of Islamic Science at the Oriental Institute and a senior research fellow of St. Cross College, both at the University of Oxford

Acknowledgements     vii
Notes on general format, dates, and transliteration     ix
Figures acknowledgements     xi
Introduction     1
The emergence of Islamic medicine     6
Medical theory     41
Physicians and society     80
Practice     115
Popular medicine     144
Afterlife     162
Conclusion     180
Bibliography     183
Chronology     202
Index of names and works     206
General index     215

Books about: Totally Teabreads or Aroma

Healing Beyond the Body: Medicine and the Infinite Reach of the Mind

Author: Larry Dossey

Does the mind produce consciousness—or transmit it? Can machines detect love? Why has job stress become a worldwide epidemic? Why do objects sometimes seem to have minds of their own? Could war be a biological condition? Dr. Larry Dossey, one of the most influential spokespersons for the role of consciousness and spirituality in medicine, tackles all these questions and more with clarity and wit. In this book, he explores the relationship—often documented in extensive research—between science and "unscientific" topics such as prayer, love, laughter, war, creativity, dreams, and immortality.

Publishers Weekly

Internal medicine physician Larry Dossey has been a proponent of alternative medicine since the 1970s, and in Healing Beyond the Body: Medicine and the Infinite Reach of the Mind, he collects writings on health and unique ways of healing. Among the subjects these essays cover are prayer, love, laughter, creativity, dreams and hypnosis all meant to be alternatives to standard medicine. These pieces originally appeared in the peer-reviewed journal Alternative Therapies in Health and Medicine; now they will reach a much wider audience. (Oct.) Copyright 2001 Cahners Business Information.

Library Journal

Dossey, a popular author (Reinventing Medicine) and lecturer, again explores the potential of the healing mind in these essays, first published in the peer-reviewed journal Alternative Therapies in Health and Medicine. Organized around broad themes, the pieces explore topics such as the individual meaning of illness; the effects of love, humor, prayer, and trout fishing on disease; and, in an interesting essay that nevertheless does not seem to fit, the author's experiences in Vietnam. Dossey continues to challenge physicians, particularly medical educators, to temper their reliance on scientific principles with an appreciation for consciousness and the mind. His numerous anecdotes are based on extensive clinical experience and cited from various sources, spanning the gamut from science to parapsychology (several appear to be urban legends). For alternative health collections where Dossey is popular. Andy Wickens, King Cty. Lib. Syst., Seattle Copyright 2001 Cahners Business Information.

Inside Alzheimers or OM Yoga in a Box

2009-01-05T20:02:00.000-08:00

Inside Alzheimer's: How to Hear and Honor Connections with a Person Who Has Dementia

Author: Nancy D Pearc

Featured in Library Journal's "Best Consumer Health Books of 2007", Inside Alzheimer's shows that there is a person inside Alzheimer's and any of the other dementias-a person, just like the rest of us. We each need to be heard, seen, valued, and appreciated by another human being-to feel a part of the flow of the intangible gifts of humor, wisdom, and understanding found in the person-to-person connection. The disease, no matter how progressed, does not alter the enjoyment and satisfaction that comes from being in vital relationship with others, but the person's opportunity for connection lessens, usually because we presume it too difficult or impossible.

The core teaching of this book is that creating opportunities for moments of connection with persons with dementia is basic compassionate and transformational care. When I can hear and appreciate the person's wisdom or see a gesture that weaves me into his world, or enjoy a moment of mutual spontaneous emotion, we both move beyond isolation and hopelessness. Each of us is empowered forward to grow.

Inside Alzheimer's offers over 20 years of the author's experience and tells how dozens of persons with dementia and their sharing of wisdom, humor and life's teachings led Ms. Pearce to the six basic principles of connection-how one person connects with another: Intend a connection, Free yourself of judgment, Love, Open to receive love, Silence and Thankfulness. Case studies and exercises are provided for internalizing these principles which have empowered hundreds of family, friends, and professionals to create moments of connection with persons, regardless of how advanced the dementia.

Susan Bethany - Midwest Book Review

Written by medical social worker Nancy Pearce, Inside Alzheimer's . . . is an uplifting guide for anyone whose friends or loved ones suffer from various stages of dementia . . . Highly recommended as guideline, aid, comfort, and inspiration.

Laura Munion - ForeWord Magazine

. . . Inside Alzheimer's is a practical, conversational guide for those new to the disease, as well as advice and techniques for seasoned professionals . . . .[This book] helps families and caregivers better understand individuals with Alzheimer's through love, acceptance, and communication.

Elizabeth M. Wavle - Library Journal

One of the most devastating consequences of Alzheimer's disease for patients and their caretakers is the inevitable loss of the ability to communicate and form connections. In her first book, Pearce-a medical social worker with more than 20 years of experience working in long-term healthcare and hospice settings-reminds readers that there is a person inside Alzheimer's and other dementias who needs to be heard, seen, valued, and appreciated. Writing for family members, friends, healthcare professionals, and those who want to form and maintain meaningful connections with dementia patients, Pearce teaches her six principles of connection: intend a connection, free yourself of judgment, love, be open to being loved, silence, and thankfulness. Each chapter includes stories and anecdotes about people with Alzheimer's and ends with a summary and exercises for "working it out." Including resources and filled with practical wisdom, this groundbreaking, transformational, and informative book is highly recommended for all public and academic libraries.

What People Are Saying

Virginia Bell
"Nancy Pearce makes being with persons with dementia seem natural as she helps each one continue to participate in life as fully as possible . . . This is a must read for all who work or spend time with persons with dementia."--(Virginia Bell, MSW, coauthor of, The Best Friends Approach to Alzheimer's Care)

Judith Davagnino
"Inside Alzheimer's is beautifully written . . . in an easy to follow format . . . with examples and storytelling [that] make it very entertaining without taking away the insightfulness. Ms. Pearce gives a different dimension to the exhausting and very often overwhelming task [of providing] care . . . and shows that connection is possible, no matter how debilitated and compromised the person. The book, however, is beyond making connections with these persons-it is universal. In my opinion, the paradigms stated in the book are applicable to . . . all encounters we want to be meaningful. Wouldn't this world be a much happier place if we all intended true connections with each other? I will be recommending this book to everyone!!!"--(Judith Davagnino, coauthor of When Your Loved One has Dementia: A Simple Guide for Caregiver Reviews)

Jan Dougherty
"Inside Alzheimer's provides evidence, through a variety of stories, that people with dementia are filled with possibilities for connection and meaning. Nancy Pearce provides both family and professional caregivers some valuable tips and strategies for hearing the person who has dementia. The stories will resonate with many readers and bring joy, tears, and increased awareness of the possibilities we each can bring in order to honor the person."--(Jan Dougherty, RN, MS, Director of Family and Community Services, Banner Alzheimer's Institute)

Maribeth Gallagher
"Inside Alzheimer's . . . celebrates the hidden potential discovered when we consciously focus on the person's remaining abilities instead of his/her deficits. Through simple steps and inspiring case studies, Nancy demonstrates how we can all help persons with dementia transcend the seeming boundaries of the disease to experience profound moments of beauty, meaning, dignity, laughter and love. Thank you Nancy for affirming, renewing and energizing my efforts to optimize quality of life for persons with dementia."--(Maribeth Gallagher, Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner, Dementia Program Director, Hospice of the Valley)

Kay W. Davidson
"I think that this book can be very helpful to family, friends and professional caregivers of Alzheimer's and other dementia patients. Ms. Pearce provides wonderful examples of making connections to all kinds of people in very varied circumstances . . . [and] makes a strong case that intentions and freeing oneself from assumptions are keys to openness to connection. I expect the book to be very much appreciated by people struggling to make or maintain their connections to people with dementia."--(Kay W. Davidson, DSW, Dean and Professor, School of Social Work, University of Connecticut, Family member of a person with dementia)

OM Yoga in a Box (Intermediate Level)

Author: Cyndi Le

OM yoga is a blend of flowing, vinyasa-style yoga poses and Buddhist mindulness teachings, with a special focus on precision of alignment. This class contains a sun salutation series, standing, balancing, seated, and back bending poses, as well as some inversions. A deep relaxation completes the program.

Contains:

Disc 1 provides 70 minutes of yoga instruction on 4 tracks. Tracks can be programmed and shuffled to create a variety of classes.
Disc 2 is an all-music CD, perfect for yoga practice or relaxation.
20-page Instructional Booklet - You'll learn the benefits of OM yoga and receive suggestions for learning poses that may be new to you.
75 Flash Cards - These 2 sided cards show correct posture alignment and describe benefits.
6ft Yoga Belt - The yoga belt helps with deep stretching or allows you to make modifications while learning new poses.
Tea Candle, Sandalwood Incense and Incense Holder

Miladys Standard Comprehensive Training fpr Estheticians or Tell Me What to Eat If I Have Headaches And Migraines

2009-01-05T07:50:00.000-08:00

Milady's Standard Comprehensive Training fpr Estheticians

Author: MILADY

This premier edition of Milady's Standard System of Salon Skills: Skin Care provides students with coverage of all the basic esthetic skills, but also expands into advanced techniques and the latest products and equipment in the skin care field. Each chapter is written by an industry expert, with step-by-step technicals clearly depicted through photographs and illustrations-many of which are also featured on the 12-tape Video Library. This comprehensive, easy-to-understand resource is suitable for 600 to 1200-hour programs with special emphasis on providing estheticians with the communication, business, and retailing skills essential to their profession. This new system keeps pace with the booming esthetics industry providing the theoretical, practical, and essential information every skin care professoinal needs to succeed.

Part I	Ancient History--Modern Times	2
Chapter 1	A Journey through Time: Esthetics Then and Now	4
	Introduction	5
	Career Options	6
	Aesthetikos	7
	Ancient Surgery and Remedies	9
	Roots of Esthetic and Spa Therapies	11
	Transition to Western Medicine	17
	Evolution of American Skin Care	18
	Pioneers of the Twentieth Century	20
	The Future	20
	Emergence of Industry Conferences	21
Part II	The Natural Sciences	24
Chapter 2	Anatomy and Physiology of the Skin	26
	Introduction	27
	Skin Function	27
	Cell Physiology and Biochemistry	30
	Specialized Cell Function and Tissues	32
	Layers of the Skin	39
Chapter 3	Body Systems	50
	Introduction	51
	Endocrine System	58
	Circulatory System	60
	Immune System	63
Chapter 4	Bones, Muscles, and Nerves of the Face and Skull	68
	Introduction	69
	Bones of the Skull	69
	Muscles of the Face, Neck, and Scalp	69
	Nerves	73
	Nerve Motor Points of the Face and Neck	75
Chapter 5	Bacteriology and Sanitation	78
	Introduction	79
	Microorganisms	79
	Sterilization	80
	Policies and Procedures	84
Chapter 6	Nutrition	90
	Introduction	91
	Macronutrients	91
	Micronutrients: Vitamins	94
	Minerals	100
	How Much Nutrition Do You Need?	101
	Nutrition and Esthetics	101
Part III	The Treatment Room	104
Chapter 7	Room Furnishings	106
	Introduction	107
	Facial Chair	107
	Operator Chair or Stool	109
	Maintenance of Furniture, Equipment, and Countertops	110
	Ergonomics	110
	Utility Carts	114
Chapter 8	Technological Tools	116
	Introduction	117
	Skin Analysis Equipment	117
	Skin Care Machines	119
	Microcurrent Machines	128
	Other Tools and Accessories	129
Chapter 9	Basics of Electricity	136
	Introduction	137
	Basics of Matter: The Atom	137
	Circuits	142
	Basic Forms of Electricity	143
	Esthetic Machines	144
	Safety	144
Chapter 10	First Impressions--Setup and Supplies	146
	Introduction	147
	Elements of Meet and Greet	147
	Facial Bed Setup	149
	Supplies	152
	Product Masks	155
	Dispensary	156
	Safety	157
	End of the Day	158
Part IV	Gathering Information	160
Chapter 11	Skin Types and Conditions	162
	Introduction	163
	Skin Types	163
	Skin Conditions	167
Chapter 12	Health Screening	170
	Introduction	171
	Health Screening Questionnaire	171
Chapter 13	Skin Analysis	184
	Introduction	185
	Skin Analysis Tools	187
	The Analysis Procedure	188
	Record Keeping	189
	Closing the Analysis	189
	Final Review	192
Part V	The Facial	194
Chapter 14	Anatomy of a Facial	196
	Introduction	197
	Products Used in Facials	197
	General Facial Steps	201
	Facial Massage	215
	The Basic Facial	220
	The Minifacial	225
Chapter 15	Men's Facials	228
	Introduction	229
	Men's Skin Care Products	229
	Professional Treatments for Men	231
Chapter 16	Postconsultation and Home Care	236
	Introduction	237
	Closing Consultation	237
	Developing Long-Term Programs	239
	Achieving Results	239
	Follow-Up	239
	Home Care Products	239
	The Home Care Guide	241
Part VI	Advanced Sciences	244
Chapter 17	Disorders and Diseases	246
	Introduction	247
	Common Dermatological Terms	247
	Lesions	248
	Common Conditions and Diseases of the Skin	254
	Common Allergens in the Skin Care Business	259
	Contagious Diseases	260
	Other Diseases of the Skin	263
	Autoimmune Diseases	266
Chapter 18	Pharmacology	270
	Introduction	271
	Over-the-Counter and Prescription Drugs	271
	Skin Lightening Products	275
	Corticosteroids	276
	Prescription Steroids	276
	Allergic Reactions, Hives, and Redness	276
	Retinoids	277
	Drugs for the Treatment of Rosacea	279
	Antibiotics	279
Chapter 19	Product Chemistry	282
	Introduction	283
	Basic Chemistry	283
	Cosmetic Ingredients	286
Chapter 20	Advanced Ingredient Technology	302
	Introduction	303
	Food and Drug Administration Regulations	303
	Serums	303
	Delivery Systems	304
	Improving Cell Metabolism and Oxygenation	306
	Nature versus Biotechnology	306
Part VII	Advanced Skin Care	308
Chapter 21	Aging Skin: Morphology and Treatment	310
	Introduction	311
	Intrinsic Aging	311
	Extrinsic Aging	315
	Sunscreens	322
	Analysis of Sun-Damaged Skin	325
	Treatment Concepts for Sun-Damaged Skin	330
	Advanced Mature Skin Treatments	332
Chapter 22	Sensitive Skin: Morphology and Treatment	340
	Introduction	341
	Barrier Function and Sensitivity	341
	Analysis of Sensitive Skin	341
	Irritants and Allergens	344
	Rosacea	347
	Aging and the Sensitive Skin	348
	Salon Treatment for Sensitive Skin	355
Chapter 23	Hyperpigmentation: Morphology and Treatment	356
	Introduction	357
	Analysis	357
	Treatment for Hyperpigmentation	359
Chapter 24	Acne: Morphology and Treatment	364
	Introduction	365
	What Causes Acne?	365
	Hormones and Acne	368
	Stress Factors	370
	Foods and Acne	371
	Cosmetics, Skin Care Products, and Acne	371
	Grades of Acne	371
	Concepts of Acne Management	373
	Analysis and Treatment of Problem Skin	376
Chapter 25	Ethnic Skin: Morphology and Treatment	390
	Introduction	391
	Black Skin	391
	Asian Skin	393
	Hispanic and Native American Skin	394
Chapter 26	Exfoliation	396
	Introduction	397
	Mechanical versus Chemical Exfoliation	397
	Mechanical Exfoliation	398
	Chemical Exfoliation	401
	Enzymes	416
Chapter 27	Holistic/Alternative Skin Care	418
	Introduction	419
	Psychological Benefits of Holistic Practices	419
	Mind-Body Connection	419
	Methods of Holistic Therapy	420
Chapter 28	Advanced Home Care	426
	Introduction	427
	Understanding Your Client	427
	Advanced Product Types and Features	427
	Introducing Advanced Products to the Client	428
	The Home Care Treatment Form	429
	Advanced/Enhanced Selling	429
	Sample Advanced Product Plans	432
Part VIII	Epilation	438
Chapter 29	Methods of Hair Removal	440
	Introduction	441
	Morphology of Hair	441
	Differences in Hair Growth and Characteristics	444
	Hair Removal	445
	Furniture and Accessories	451
	Tools and Supplies	451
	Sanitation	453
	Room Preparation	453
	General Hair Removal (Waxing)	455
Chapter 30	Waxing Procedures	458
	Introduction	459
	Eyebrow Shaping	459
	Waxing the Ear	459
	Waxing the Upper Torso	459
	Waxing the Leg	478
	Ingrown Hair Service	478
Part IX	Makeup Artistry	484
Chapter 31	Color Theory, Facial Features, and Setup	486
	Introduction	487
	Color Theory	488
	Facial Proportion and Shape	491
	Facial Profile	494
	Choosing and Using Makeup Products	501
	Makeup Tools	509
Chapter 32	Makeup Applications	516
	Introduction	517
	The Makeup Work Area	517
	Client Consultation	517
	The Closing	518
	Choosing a Makeup Product Collection	529
	Makeup Services	530
	Beyond the Basics	535
Part X	The Spa Body Treatments	538
Chapter 33	The Value of Body Services	540
	Introduction	541
	Who Can Do Body Treatments?	541
	Concerns	542
	Client Health	543
	Body Treatment Principles	544
	Hydrotherapy	545
	Service Treatment Protocols	545
	Techniques for Body Treatments	546
	Body Masks and Wraps	549
	Aromatherapy	552
	Other Performance Ingredients	553
Chapter 34	Body Treatments	556
	Introduction	557
	Client Charting and Consultation	557
	Body Treatments	557
	Spot Treatments	561
	Paraffin	564
	Combination Services, Packages, and Marketing	564
	Body Massage	565
	Shiatsu, Reflexology, and Similar Energy	568
	Home Care	571
Part XI	Advanced Clinical Skin Care	574
Chapter 35	Career Opportunities in Medical Esthetics	576
	Introduction	577
	Joining a Medical Team	577
	Esthetician as a Resource	579
Chapter 36	Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery	582
	Introduction	583
	The Disciplines	583
	Common Types of Plastic Surgery	583
	Facial Procedures	583
	Body Procedures	589
Chapter 37	Patient Profiles	596
	Introduction	597
	Preoperative Preparation	597
	Postoperative Care	597
	Survivors of Domestic Violence	597
	Elderly	597
	Physically Challenged	598
	Mentally Ill, Obsessive-Compulsive, and Self-Abused	598
	Pre- and Postoperative Care	598
	Medical Documentation	601
Chapter 38	Pre- and Postoperative Care	610
	Introduction	611
	Procedures and Treatment Plans	611
	Treatments Defined	615
Chapter 39	Camouflage Therapy	622
	Introduction	623
	Short-Term Use of Camoflage Therapy	623
	Makeup Applications for Specific Cosmetic Procedures	623
	Medical Applications	627

Tell Me What to Eat If I Have Headaches And Migraines

Author: Elaine Mage

Tell Me What to Eat If I Have Headaches and Migraines explains the who, what, where, why, and how of the most common types of headaches. Elaine Magee gives food and lifestyle tips for those most common types, along with what you should know about the most popular over-the-counter medications. Elaine clearly identifies what types of foods trigger headaches, and gives healthy alternative recipes that will help you live your life headache-free!

Tell Me What to Eat If I Have Headaches and Migraines includes healthful and innovative alternative recipes, plus supermarket secrets, and restaurant rules to eat by. The recipes are creative and beneficial, and they include familiar ingredients that entail minimal preparation time.

Tai CHI Classics or Surviving Cancer

2009-01-04T22:38:00.000-08:00

T'ai Chi Classics

Author: Waysun Liao

According to Master Liao, the great power of T'ai Chi cannot be realized without knowing its inner meaning. T'ai Chi Classics presents the inner meaning and techniques of T'ai Chi movements through translations of three core classics of T'ai Chi, often considered the "T'ai Chi Bible." The texts are introduced by three chapters explaining how to increase inner energy (ch'i), transform it into inner power (jing), and project this inner power outward to repel an opponent without physical contact. Master Liao also provides a description of the entire sequence of T'ai Chi movements, illustrated by his own line drawings.

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Master Waysun Liao (trained in Taiwan, he has taught in the US for 30 years) offers not only a translation of the T'ai Chi Classics I, II, and III (commonly known as the T'ai Chi Bible) but provides explanations of them, with frequent line drawings to demonstrate the basic principles described. In addition to the Classics, the text contains four short works from collections by unknown masters and a chapter on the T'ai Chi meditative movement. The work is intended as an introductory text rather than a complete training manual, The 1977 printing was produced by Del Mar. Annotation c. Book News, Inc., Portland, OR (booknews.com)

New interesting textbook: Dr Atkins New Diet Revolution or ACSMs Health Fitness Facility Standards and Guidelines

Surviving Cancer: One Woman's Story and Her Inspiring Program for Anyone Facing a Cancer Diagnosis

Author: Margie Levin

When cancer specialists at Boston’s internationally renowned Dana-Farber Cancer Institute diagnosed Margie Levine with a deadly asbestos-related lung cancer, they predicted that she had only six months to live. Refusing to give up hope, she chose an approach that combined state-of-the-art medicine with her own holistic program. Eleven years later, her mind/body regimen has evolved into a prescription for survival, and she has dedicated her life to sharing it with others.

Surviving Cancer offers a practical, integrated way of self-healing, with advice on:

•Creating the best possible team of physicians and loved ones

• Maximizing nutrition, using veggie overdosing

• Ridding your cells of harbored anger with a six-point forgiveness program

• Using music to boost your immune system and fight pain

• Using visualization to make your own affirmation tape

• Building up endorphins by seeking joy

• Using creative meditation techniques

Covering these topics and dozens more, Surviving Cancer is not only one woman’s lifesaving testimony, it’s a plan for finding rejuvenation in every new day.

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"When facing a major health crisis, connecting with people is an invaluable lifeline," writes Margie Levine in Surviving Cancer: One Woman's Story and Her Inspiring Program for Anyone Facing a Cancer Diagnosis. Call "friends in the medical field, and then friends of their friends"; call "hospitals, libraries and health clinics... cancer organizations and holistic health centers"; contact intimates and "fellow travelers" (others with cancer) for support. Such networking, says Levine, yields "information that may be more immediately useful... than what you find in books, because it is first-hand, people-driven, up-to-date, and customized to your specific situation by the questions you ask." That said, Levine, in a compassionate but matter-of-fact manner, offers an exceptionally helpful book. She suggests small, practical steps that can make a big difference organizationally, such as using a tape recorder and a medical notebook to record information. She outlines alternative therapies (massage, acupuncture, etc.), spiritual and psychological resources and practices (meditation, prayer, journaling), medications, diet and strategies for dealing with MRIs and stress in general. Recommended for anyone with cancer and their loved ones. ( Aug. 14) Copyright 2001 Cahners Business Information.

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Levine is a health education teacher, a social worker, a therapist specializing in integrative medicine, and most importantly a cancer survivor. Diagnosed with mesothelioma of the lung in 1989, she was told that she only had six months to live. Her success story is told in this combination of aggressive, cutting-edge medicine, nutritional support, meditation, visualization, and other alternative therapies. By networking, Levine sought out the best physicians and latest treatments and investigated clinical trials. Along the way, she provides helpful hints for becoming one's own best advocate. Cancer sufferers can use her story as a road map to effective treatment. Unique in its combination of the personal and the practical, this inspirational guide is recommended for public libraries and consumer health collections. [The "Forty-One Steps to Wellness" section was originally self-published as Embracing Challenge. Ed.] Jodith Janes, Cleveland Clinic Fndn. Copyright 2001 Cahners Business Information.

Keto Kid or A Reason for Hope

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

Keto Kid: Helping Your Child Succeed on the Ketogenic Diet

Author: Deborah Snyder

For more than half of all children with epilepsy, the only reliable way to control seizures is through the ketogenic diet, a rigid regimen that strictly limits both calories and liquid intake. Keto Kid details the daily management of the diet -- where one extra bite of food can have serious repercussions on a child's health -- while also addressing the emotional struggle children encounter with the loss of their favorite foods and the necessity of learning rigorous self-denial at a very young age. The book also provides recipes for keto-friendly meals and tips for making this limited diet more interesting; time-saving strategies such as pre-weighing and freezing meals; and a day-by-day account of life on the ketogenic diet; and more. Calm, direct, and above all, hopeful, Snyder helps families successfully adopt the diet while making the experience as pleasant as possible for both child and parent.

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Reviewer:John Willis, MD(Ochsner Clinic Foundation)
Description:This is a personal book written by a doctor about administering the ketogenic diet to her son. It is essentially a book of recipes plus many helpful and, no doubt, hard-won insights into making the diet tolerable and workable.
Purpose:The author proposes to help children succeed on the ketogenic diet, a worthy objective that is ably accomplished.
Audience:This book is for parents, but practitioners and dieticians may find many helpful tips.
Features:This is a practical guide to using this diet to feed a child with seizures -- menus, strategies, special holidays, and psychological tips. Parents should find all of this helpful. The recipes alone are golden.
Assessment:This is a very useful book. I will recommend it to every parent who may use the diet for a child with difficult to control epilepsy.

Book review: Handbook of Industrial Work Organizational Psychology or Fundamentals of Strategic Management

A Reason for Hope

Author: Michael Barry

When you have cancer, or are in support of someone who does, hope is one of the greatest things you can have. Author and pastor Michael S. Barry gives insights that will help fuel the will to live.

Change Your Mind Change Your Body or Yoga for Partners

2009-01-04T01:15:00.000-08:00

Change Your Mind, Change Your Body: Feeling Good About Your Body and Self After 40

Author: Ann Kearney Cook

The rest of your life lies ahead of you. Do you want to spend it fighting your body and worrying about things you can't change? Or do you want to live your life to its fullest by combining age, experience, and creativity to develop a new vision for your body and self?

Women in midlife face many changes, such as children growing up, returning to the workforce, or retiring from it. Then there are the physical changes: crow's-feet, saggy arms, an expanding waistline. The transformations within us and around us can leave us feeling anxious, ineffective, and out of control, especially in a culture that defines midlife as the beginning of a decline. It's easy to look at our lives and ourselves and wish we could turn back the clock, but it doesn't have to be that way.

Midlife is a time of opportunity to renew, grow strong, set new goals, and redefine who you are. Change Your Mind, Change Your Body: Feeling Good About Your Body and Self After 40 gives you the tools you need to utilize your wisdom and experiences to shape a new vision of who you are and what you want your life to look like -- right now.

Learn how to:

• Cope with the physical and mental changes that midlife brings

• Revamp ideas of what is sexy and desirable

• Turn fears of aging into tools for positive growth

• Develop a positive, realistic body image

• Embrace who you are and who you will become

• Set weight and exercise goals you can really achieve

• Help our daughters create a positive self-image You have the power to renegotiate your relationship with your body, yourself, and the world around you, and Change Your Mind,Change Your Body will help you discover and use it.

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Kearney-Cooke (director, Cincinnati Psychotherapy Inst.) helps women in midlife develop a positive body image. Healthy choices are encouraged via cogent examinations of topics like overeating, aging, exercise, and especially emotional eating; personal stories illuminate these discussions. Readers will appreciate the author's respectful tone, as when she advises women to judge themselves realistically and not against a supermodel ideal. Comparing oneself with cultural ideals challenges self-worth, even leading to "body hatred." There is good food for thought here, though readers must struggle through the rambling first section to get to it; for larger collections. A psychology undergraduate and a former stripper, Conrad sends a similar message: "once you stop looking at your flaws and trying to fix them, you'll see that you actually look pretty great the way you are." By focusing on the similarities, instead of the differences, between the culture and bodies of "normal" women and those of strippers, Conrad quickly puts herself on equal footing with readers. Indeed, this is less a guide to life than the collected secrets of a worldly girlfriend. Key to "being sexy," for instance, is the insightful differentiation between "naked" (fraught with anxiety, pressure, and judgment) and "sexy" (familiarity and comfort with one's own body). Keep Mary Taylor's upbeat Bedroom Games: Stripteases, Seductions, and Other Surprises To Keep Your Partner Coming Back for More in mind for technique; Conrad's book is a good choice for public libraries given the revival of burlesque clubs. Copyright 2004 Reed Business Information.

New interesting book: Fuel for Young Athletes or Hair Pulling Problem

Yoga for Partners: Over 75 Postures to Do Together

Author: Jessie Chapman

Union is the essence of yoga, and joining in postures with another person can deepen one's understanding of the practice. An excellent tool for learning two-person yoga, Yoga for Partners features dozens of inspiring photos of the paired asanas. It teaches each partner how to synchronize their movements and breathing, bringing new lightness and enjoyment to any yoga practice. Following a brief introduction, 75 two-page spreads offer a full-page photo accompanied by positioning tips, a short commentary on the benefits of the posture, and advice on breathing techniques and proper focus. This stunning and stylish package, featured in a special lay-flat binding, offers a program that allows two yoga practitioners to strengthen their bodies and improve their technique together.

G Force or Simply the Best All American

2009-01-03T16:04:00.000-08:00

G-Force: The Ultimate Guide to Your Best Body Ever

Author: Gunnar Peterson

A guaranteed–to–motivate, fully illustrated fitness book by the number–one trainer to the stars.

Tap into the secret weapon responsible for the world's most coveted and sculpted bodies – from Hollywood A–listers to pro athletes – and let fitness guru Gunnar Peterson map out your optimal get–in–shape strategy.

In his groundbreaking book G–Force, Peterson – whose clients include Cameron Diaz, Jennifer Lopez, Pete Sampras, Monica Seles, Madonna, and more – reveals sure–fire techniques to help you achieve the rock–hard body you've always wanted. His proven exercise system will not only get you into the best shape of your life, it will encourage you to stay in shape by doing something truly remarkable – keeping workouts fun, upbeat and interesting!

Peterson got serious about fitness as a student at Duke University, earning a degree in physical fitness and psychology. After years of personal training, he began to recognise the three crucial ingredients of any fitness success story: motivation, information and variety. Now, for the first time in book form, he charts the life–changing fitness formulas that have made him a favourite of the stars.

Book review: Balance Training or Periodization Training for Sports

Simply the Best All American: Our 250 Regional Favorites from Around the Country

Author: Weight Watchers

The premier name in dieting brings together the best recipes from across the country. From coast to coast, America's favorite pastime is eating. But many of our most beloved foods aren't always good for the waistline-or our health. Now, the most trusted name in weight control re-creates more than 250 of America's all-time favorite dishes in healthy, tasty new recipes that will appeal to even the most finicky eater. From Cherry Pie, Red Flannel Hash, and Lady Baltimore Cake to Seared Ahi Tuna with Mango Salsa, Steakhouse Fries, and Key Lime Sorbet, this bound-to-be-popular cookbook is packed with delicious, low-calorie recipes everyone can enjoy without guilt. It includes:

Great-tasting recipes that reflect our nation's growing interest in regional products, such as Washington State salmon and Maine blueberries
32 full-color photographs
A combination of classic recipes such as Yankee Pot Roast and Jambalaya and new cuisine dishes such as Spicy Asian Broth and Peppered Buffalo Tenderloin Steaks with Merlot and Cherry Sauce
Easy cooking tips and fanciful American cooking lore
Recipes featuring Weight Watchers' phenomenal
123 Success Weight Loss Plan POINTS values

With these irresistible recipes for time-tested favorites, sensible eating has never been so delicious!

1	New England
	Connecticut
	Maine
	Massachusetts
	New Hampshire
	Rhode Island
	Vermont
2	Mid-Atlantic
	Delaware
	Maryland
	New Jersey
	New York
	Pennsylvania
3	The Midwest
	Illinois
	Indiana
	Iowa
	Michigan
	Minnesota
	Missouri
	Ohio
	Wisconsin
4	The Plains
	Kansas
	Nebraska
	North Dakota
	Oklahoma
	South Dakota
5	The South
	Arkansas
	Kentucky
	North Carolina
	South Carolina
	Tennessee
	Virginia
	West Virginia
6	The Gulf States
	Alabama
	Florida
	Georgia
	Louisiana
	Mississippi
7	The Southwest
	Arizona
	New Mexico
	Texas
8	The Mountain West
	California
	Colorado
	Idaho
	Montana
	Nevada
	Utah
	Wyoming
9	The Pacific and Northwest
	Alaska
	Hawaii
	Oregon
	Washington

Ch. 1	The medicine of the people	1
Ch. 2	The gamut of herbal possibility	40
Ch. 3	Learning your path	63
Ch. 4	Considering your niche	107
Ch. 5	The offering of herbal medicine	125
Ch. 6	Growing and drying medicinal herbs	155
Ch. 7	Making earth medicines	217
Ch. 8	Spreading the word	267
Ch. 9	Healing visions for today	292

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Affirmations for Self Healing or Magic of Fat Loss

Affirmations for Self-Healing

Magic of Fat Loss: Lose Fat and Double Your Energy for Life!

An End to Aging or Managing Your Migraine

An End to Aging: Remedies for Life Extension

Managing Your Migraine: A Migraine-Sufferer's Practical Guide

James J. Foody

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Over the Influence or I Die but My Memory Lives on

Over the Influence: The Harm Reduction Guide for Managing Drugs and Alcohol

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I Die, but My Memory Lives on: The World AIDS Crisis and the Memory Book Project

Integrating the 12 Steps into Addiction Therapy or Your Pregnancy Companion

Integrating the 12 Steps into Addiction Therapy: A Resource Collection and Guide for Promoting Recovery with CD-ROM

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Your Pregnancy Companion: A Month-By-Month Guide to All You Need to Know Before, During and After Pregnancy

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Health or Illness and Culture in Contemporary Japan

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Illness and Culture in Contemporary Japan: An Anthropological View

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Cardio Kickboxing Elite or Recovery from Codependence

Cardio Kickboxing Elite

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This Is for Everyone or Natural Estrogen Diet Recipe Book

This Is for Everyone: Universal Principles of Healing and the Jewish Mystics

Natural Estrogen Diet & Recipe Book

Meals That Heal or The Runners Training Diary for Dummies

Meals That Heal: A Nutraceutical Approach to Diet and Health

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The Runner's Training Diary for Dummies

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The Omega 3 Miracle or God is for the Alcoholic

The Omega-3 Miracle: How Fish Oils Offer Dramatic Healing Benefits for Arthritis, Cancer, Autoimmune Diseases and Other Inflammatory Conditions

God is for the Alcoholic

101 Beauty Tips or Taking Charge of Your Diabetes

101 Beauty Tips: The Modern Woman's Complete Guide to Looking and Feeling Great

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Shape Magazines Shape Your Life or American Medical Association Essential Guide to Depression

Shape Magazine's Shape Your Life

American Medical Association Essential Guide to Depression

Fashion Reader or Mystic Christianity

Fashion Reader

Mystic Christianity

Glory Walk or DHEA

Glory Walk: A Memoir

author, The House on Eccles Road - Judith Kitchen

author, Ideas and Details - Garrett M. Bauman

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60 Second Sleep Ease or Natural Prescriptions for Women

60 Second Sleep-Ease: Quick Tips for Getting a Good Night's Rest

Natural Prescriptions for Women: What to Do--and When to Do It--to Solve More Than 100 Female Health Problems--Without Drugs

The Chronic Pain Management SourceBook or Child Safety

The Chronic Pain Management SourceBook

Child Safety: Problem and Prevention from Pre-School to Adolescence

Neurochemistry of Abused Drugs or Clinical Handbook of Co existing Mental Health and Drug and Alcohol Problems

Neurochemistry of Abused Drugs

Clinical Handbook of Co-existing Mental Health and Drug and Alcohol Problems

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Fit Together or Evidence Based Herbal Medicine

Fit Together: How to Double Your Workout Results with a Partner

Evidence-Based Herbal Medicine

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