How to Survive Your Hospital Stay or Healthy Dependency

How to Survive Your Hospital Stay: The Complete Guide to Getting the Care You Need--And Avoiding Problems You Don't

Author: Gail Van Kanegan

GET WELL AND GET OUT!

Most people will find themselves — or a loved one — faced with a hospital stay at some point in their lives. The prospect is scary enough, even without worrying about hospital infections, adverse drug reactions, and other alarming risks that have been documented by the Centers for Disease Control and reported widely in medical journals and the national media. But help is here.

Written by an experienced nurse practitioner and recognized hospital safety expert, How to Survive Your Hospital Stay offers simple steps to take before, during, and after hospitalization in order to take control of the entire process, including:

• Evaluating whether a hospital stay is really necessary
• Dealing with the top ten risks, from medication errors to malnutrition
• Getting the staff on your side
• Choosing the right doctor
• Negotiating the insurance minefield
• Making sure you are discharged safely and will get the follow-up care you need

Packed with advice that will help people feel better when they are ill and at their most vulnerable, this essential guide provides a reassuring road map for avoiding mishaps along the route to recovery.

Table of Contents:

	Preface	ix
	Acknowledgments	xiii
	Introduction	xv
Part 1	Eight Important Ways to Prepare for Your Hospital Stay	1
1	Avoid the Hospital--if You Can	3
2	Choose a Health Care Advocate	8
3	Prepare Your Mind	14
4	Know Your Rights	22
5	Learn the Lay of the Land	31
6	Choose Your Hospital	45
7	Choose Your Physicians	59
8	Make Sure Your Wishes Will Be Followed	71
Part 2	The Top Ten Risks: How to Understand and Avoid Them	97
9	Medication Errors	99
10	Side Effects of Drugs	115
11	Infection	123
12	Pressure Sores	142
13	Malnutrition	148
14	Complications of Surgery	155
15	Falls	178
16	Misdiagnosis	183
17	Unnecessary Tests and Procedures	193
18	Going Home	199
	Afterword: If You're Hurt	214
	Resources	222
	Bibliography	232
	Index	237

New interesting book: Robert Crayhons Nutrition Made Simple or OncoLink Patient Guide

Healthy Dependency: Leaning on Others Without Losing Yourself

Author: Robert F Bornstein

From the psychologist who coined the phrase "healthy dependency"—the first and only book that outlines its four key steps and helps readers understand and use these principles to achieve balance in love, in friendships, with family, and at work.

The research is clear: Too much dependency in our relationships can be a bad thing, but too little dependency is just as bad. Healthy dependency—that flexible middle ground between rigid independence and unhealthy overdependence—is the ability to balance intimacy and autonomy, lean on others while maintaining a strong sense of self, and feel good (not guilty) about asking for help when you need it.

The authors' studies confirm that healthy dependency brings a wealth of positive effects including:

• increased satisfaction in love relationships

• greater likelihood of academic and career success

• better family communication and improved parenting skills

• enhanced physical and psychological health

This unique book, meticulously organized and laced throughout with case studies, anecdotes, relationship-style questionnaires, and research findings, draws from the authors' more than 20 years of research and clinical experience. A valuable guide to achieving healthy relationships between men and women of all ages, it will help readers identify where they are on the relationship continuum, and understand the skills they will need to address in order to strengthen their personal, professional, and family relationships.

Author Biography: Robert F. Bornstein, Ph.D., is currently a professor of psychology at Gettysburg College, and has published more than 100 articles and 30 book chapters on psychological diagnosis, testing, and treatment. Mary A. Languirand, Ph.D., is co-author of The Thinking Skills Workbook, a pioneering treatment manual for cognitive remediation in older adults. She is in full-time private practice counseling older adults and their families, as well as health professionals about the complexities of nursing home, assisted care, and in-home services. The authors are married and live in Gettysburg, Pennsylvania. They are also the authors of When Someone You Love Needs Nursing Home, Assisted Living, or In-Home Care—The Complete Guide.

Publishers Weekly

Yes, Virginia, dependency can be healthy-at least according to Bornstein, a professor of psychology at Gettysburg College who specializes in dependency issues, and his wife Languirand, a private therapist. The couple, both of whom are multi-published contributors to books and articles for professional and lay readers, extol "depending on people without becoming dependent on them." They explore this subject in great depth, from an assessment of the causes and ramifications of dependency disorders to an examination of healthy dependency in professional and personal relationships. Bornstein and Languirand articulate four key skills, including "relationship flexibility" and "connection-based thinking," which they say are necessary to attain a balanced blend of intimacy, autonomy, trust and self-confidence. The authors' textbook approach (replete with case studies, charts, graphs, statistics and quizzes, not to mention some redundancies) is sincere, thorough and learned, but at times overly pedantic. Still, in a world in which time, energies and emotions are fragmented and an increasing dependence on technology can isolate and detach people from each another, this book offers good advice on maintaining the right connections. (Jan.) Copyright 2003 Cahners Business Information.

The Continuum of Long Term Care or A Handbook of Chinese Healing Herbs

The Continuum of Long-Term Care

Author: Connie Evashwick

The Continuum of Long-Term Care, 3rd edition offers a conceptual framework for creating a seamless integrated continuum of care, as well as concrete information about the increasing number of components that affect the continuum today. With numerous case studies, examples, service snapshots, and resources for further study, this pragmatic book is an essential resource for anyone involved in providing or paying for long-term care.

Doody Review Services

Reviewer: Carol Ann Siem, MSN (University of Missouri-Columbia)
Description: This book gives a great overview of the continuum of long term care. Each chapter reviews a specific area of care in the continuum describing what it entails and the obstacles one would encounter in developing an integrated system of care. The previous edition was published in 2001.
Purpose: As stated by the author, the purpose is to proffer a conceptual framework for thinking about the ideal organization of an integrated continuum of care and to provide concrete information about the components of the continuum as they exist today. The book is necessary because as the older population grows larger with less available resources, we need to rethink how we are moving through the healthcare system. The objectives are met in that the basics of each component are covered and insights are provided on design and development of a comprehensive integrated system.
Audience: This book is written for administrative staff. As a professor in the health care administration program at California State University, the author is a credible authority.
Features: The first of the book's three parts discusses what is the continuum of long term care. The reader needs this initial groundwork and basic understanding of what a continuum of care is. Part two reviews all possible arenas where services are now being provided that could be used in the development of the continuum. Lastly, the special needs population such as MR/DD, HIV, and the aged are looked at with their unique needs. The format of the chapters add value in that the topic is covered giving statistics, policy, financial concerns, etc. The chapter then closes with a conclusion, client example on how that portion of the continuum would work and then review questions. A book of this nature will go out of date very quickly due to the nature of the topic.
Assessment: This book provides quality information on the continuum of care. As an administrator, I would find it very useful when looking at other areas of care to expand my revenue and client base. The book reviews areas to be concerned about as an administrator, whether financially or in the market, and areas that need to be thoroughly investigated prior to beginning a new area of care. As healthcare continues to grow and the demand for a variety of services grows, we need to keep ourselves well versed in all possible options. With the upcoming potential changes in our healthcare system due to changes in Medicare, I would see a fourth edition being necessary.

Rating

4 Stars! from Doody

Table of Contents:

Ch. 1	Definition of the continuum of care	3
Ch. 2	Clients of the continuum	15
Ch. 3	Informal caregiving	29
Ch. 4	Hospitals	51
Ch. 5	Nursing homes	69
Ch. 6	Home health	87
Ch. 7	Hospice	113
Ch. 8	Adult day services	129
Ch. 9	Housing	143
Ch. 10	Wellness	163
Ch. 11	Organization and management	187
Ch. 12	Case management	201
Ch. 13	Integrated information systems	215
Ch. 14	Financing	231
Ch. 15	Public policy	265
Ch. 16	Ethical considerations	279
Ch. 17	Disability	295
Ch. 18	The aging network	313
Ch. 19	HIV/AIDS	327
Ch. 20	Mental health and mental retardation services	347
Ch. 21	The department of veterans affairs	379
Ch. 22	Rehabilitation	391
Ch. 23	Services for children with special health care needs	411

See also: Systems Engineering with Sysml Uml or It Essentials

A Handbook of Chinese Healing Herbs: An easy-to-use guide to 108 Chinese medicinal herbs and dozens of prepared herbal formulas

Author: Daniel P Reid

Traditional Chinese medicine is perhaps the oldest system of health care in the world—and one of the safest and most effective. This first easy-to-use pocket guide provides everything readers need to know to explore Chinese herbal medicine for themselves. The book includes: A brief overview of the basic terms and concepts of traditional Chinese medicine. Simple instructions on how to prepare herbal formulas at home. An illustrated guide to 108 of the most widely used Chinese herbs, with descriptions, therapeutic effects, preparation methods, and dosages. A guide to dozens of readily available prepared herbal formulas for common ailments. An index of symptoms and ailments. Listings of mail-order houses for herbs, herbal formulas, and other supplies. Suggestions for further reading.

Exercises for Elite Golf Performance or DHEA Breakthrough

Exercises for Elite Golf Performance

Author: Kelly Blackburn

Train like the pros to improve your golf game. Kelly Blackburn is a fitness consultant and personal trainer to PGA TOUR professionals, as well as the fitness contributor for pgatour.com, the official website for the PGA TOUR. In Exercises for Elite Golf Performance, she provides her trend-setting strength and flexibility system, the "Elite Golf Performance Program." Blackburn includes 138 illustrated exercises so you can easily see how each is performed and make sure you're always using proper technique.

Books about: Contabilidad de Dirección

DHEA Breakthrough

Author: Stephen A Chernisk

DO YOU WANT . . .

The high energy you enjoyed in your twenties and thirties?
Protection against cancer, heart disease, diabetes, and osteoporosis?
Renewed sexual appetite and vigor?
To beat depression, boost your memory, and handle stress?
To lose body fat while building up your lean muscle mass?


DHEA can do all this and more! In The DHEA Breakthrough, biochemist Stephen Cherniske gives you all the information you need to take advantage of and maximize the extraordinary properties of this superhormone--safely and effectively.

The DHEA Breakthrough contains the easy-to-implement DHEA Plan, including a diet designed for our "paleolithic" bodies, stress reduction techniques, and an exercise program that eases you into the next level of performance, no matter where you are now. With this comprehensive, accessible book, you can look forward to a longer, more satisfying, more healthful life!

"I've used DHEA in my practice for five years and seen how it can help restore physiologic balance. That's close to a modern day miracle, and this book describes the breakthrough perfectly."
--Jesse Hanley, M.D., Medical Director, Malibu Health and Rehabilitation


From the Trade Paperback edition.

Table of Contents:

	Introduction	3
Ch. 1	Foundations of the DHEA Plan	13
Ch. 2	Sex	29
Ch. 3	Better Than Sex: Staying Alive	41
Ch. 4	DHEA, Stress, and Your Life	71
Ch. 5	DHEA and Women	96
Ch. 6	Beyond DHEA: Overcoming Fatigue, Protecting Your Joints, and Building Your Bones	112
Ch. 7	DHEA and Exercise	130
Ch. 8	DHEA and Weight Management: How to Look Good in Your Genes	153
Ch. 9	Nutrition and the DHEA Plan: How to Eat Like a Cave Person	187
Ch. 10	The DHEA Story: From Plant to Patient	210
Ch. 11	What Do You Have? What Do You Need?	218
Ch. 12	A Day in the Life	234
	Conclusion: Past, Present, and Future	247
	App. A: Resources	257
App. B	Health Support Organizations	261
App. C	Why Take Vitamin Supplements?	267
	Notes	283
	Glossary	293
	Index	301

After Cancer Treatment or Silencing the Self

After Cancer Treatment: Heal Faster, Better, Stronger

Author: Julie K Silver

At age 36, Julie Silver was enjoying an exciting career as a physician at the Harvard Medical School and a rewarding personal life as a mother, wife, and award-winning writer. But she had the sense that something was wrong. Two years and multiple doctors later, she was diagnosed with the breast cancer she had suspected all along and was catapulted into the role of cancer patient.

Like many cancer patients who experience serious side effects from treatment, Dr. Silver emerged from therapy feeling not better, but exhausted and physically devastated. As she worked to heal herself, she became determined to write a book to help others recover after cancer treatment.

Here Dr. Silver shares her own cancer journey and offers a step-by-step plan for physical healing, including exercise and diet recommendations and instructions for fighting fatigue, monitoring mood, and overcoming setbacks. Dr. Silver's advice comes from the heart -- and from her experience as both a cancer survivor and a doctor who has spent her career helping people heal from serious illnesses and injuries. No matter where they are in their own journey with cancer, readers will find After Cancer Treatment a personal, practical, and powerful guide to recovery.

Library Journal

Undergoing cancer treatment can be so daunting that any consideration of life after treatment is often neglected. Luckily, Silver, director of the oncology rehabilitation program RESTORE (www.cancer-rehab.org), is herself a breast cancer survivor and uses her professional and personal knowledge to give readers the tools they will need to have a successful post-treatment experience. After Cancer is a hands-on guide to survival issues: exercise, diet, fatigue, mental health, spirituality, and how to seek assistance from both Western and alternative medicine. Helpful lists (e.g., symptoms of grief vs. symptoms of depression, problems that cancer survivors may encounter with exercise) and bibliographies at the end of each chapter will assist readers in exploring their own survivorship issues. An excellent appendix, "Where To Find Help," directs readers to general and specialized cancer information resources. Highly recommended for all general health collections in public libraries.-Olga B. Wise (breast cancer survivor), Austin, TX Copyright 2006 Reed Business Information.

Book about: Living with Rheumatoid Arthritis or Fat Flush Cookbook

Silencing the Self: Women and Depression

Author: Dana C Jack

"This book is relevant to anyone grappling with the central challenge of relationships: how to achieve connections to others without losing oneself."--Deborah Tannen (author of You Just Don't Understand), New York Times Book Review

Menopause Without Medicine or Vitamins For Dummies

Menopause Without Medicine

Author: Linda Ojeda

Linda Ojeda has long maintained that menopause is a natural stage in a woman's life and should not be "medicalized." This updated edition discusses the ongoing controversy over hormone replacement therapy and suggests natural ways to counteract osteoporosis, heart disease, and more.

Table of Contents:

	Acknowledgments
	Foreword
	Introduction	2
1	Menopause: Myth Versus Reality	7
2	The Physical Reality	18
3	Hot Flashes	34
4	Fatigue	47
5	Sexual Changes	64
6	Depression and Mood Swings	79
7	Osteoporosis	93
8	Bleeding, Cramps, PMS, Breast Disease, Insomnia, Arthritis - and the Good Life	115
9	Heart Disease	140
10	Breast Cancer	163
11	More Than Skin Deep	178
12	Weight Control	195
13	Exercise for Life	210
14	Forming New Eating Habits	222
15	Accentuate the Positive	232
16	Eliminate the Negative	245
17	Putting Your Diet into Action	257
18	Designing Your Supplement Program	267
	Appendix A: A Basic Nutrient Formula for Women	274
	Appendix B: Clinical Symptoms of Nutrient Deficiencies	276
	Appendix C: Major Nutrient Guide	279
	Appendix D: Strengthening Exercises for Women	285
	Notes	302
	Glossary	317
	Resources	323
	Index	327

Books about: Program Evaluation or How to Find a Job as a Paralegal

Vitamins For Dummies

Author: Christopher Hobbs

“Christopher Hobbs and Elson Haas...take a complicated field and...make sense of it.”
—Ron Lawrence, MD, PhD, Director, Council on Natural Nutrition

Don’t forget to take your vitamins! It’s good advice. But everybody’s needs are different. Age, lifestyle, gender, ethnicity, diet, and habits all play a role in determining which vitamins and minerals you need more or less of in your diet. Like traffic lights, vitamins help regulate your body’ most basic functions at the cellular level. And just like those red, green and amber beacons, they must be synchronized—not too many or too few—to get you through your life’s journey in good shape. Now Vitamins For Dummies shows you how to have green lights all the way.

Confused by vitamins? Mystified by minerals? Can’t tell the difference between gingko and ginseng? In this straight-talking guide, two experts cut through the confusion and help you:

• Get a handle on what each vitamin mineral and supplement does
• Create a personalized supplement program
• Understand the fine print on the labels
• Combat or prevent specific ailments
• Enhance memory, mood, and energy
• Slow the aging progress

Drawing upon their years of experience in clinical practice as well as the latest scientific research into nutritional supplements, Chris Hobbs and Elson Haas, MD, tell you, in plain English, what you need to know to make informed decisions about which supplements you take. They cover:

• The ABCs of vitamins
• All about minerals
• Amino acids and proteins—the body’s building blocks
• The importanceof fats and oils
• Common supplements for digestion
• Super-foods and other great supplements
• The top 40 herbal supplements

As an added bonus, Vitamins For Dummies features a quick-reference, A-to-Z guide to treatments for 90 common complaints. From acne to motion sickness to varicose veins, the authors describe complete healing programs that include vitamin, mineral and herbal supplements and lifestyle changes.

Your complete A-to-Zinc guide to vitamins, minerals, herbs and other nutritional supplements, Vitamins For Dummies is your ticket to good health and long life.

Total Fitness or The Books Early AAS Read for Spiritual Growth

Total Fitness: Exercise, Nutrition, and Wellness

Author: Stephen L Dodd

Objective and research-based, this book offers a valuable tool for understanding and implementing a comprehensive fitness, nutritional, and wellness program. Weaving together the concepts of exercise, diet, and wellness to define "total fitness," it dispels the many myths associated with these topics and suggests ways to bring about lifestyle changes that will lead to a higher degree of wellness. The second edition addresses important issues such as exercise-related injuries, exercise and the environment, and exercise for special populations; provides a strong foundation in exercise physiology and nutrition; and includes a how-to approach for evaluating wellness components such as fitness levels and nutritional levels. The book presents the health benefits of exercise and the concept of wellness, then discusses fitness evaluation and principles of exercise for health and fitness; the relationship between nutrition, health, and fitness; exercise, diet, and weight control; exercise in specific environments and for special populations; prevention and rehabilitation of exercise-related injuries; disease prevention and stress management; and life time fitness. For fitness-oriented professionals and individuals looking for the latest information on creating a comprehensive fitness, nutritional, and wellness program.

Booknews

An introductory college-level text addressing physical fitness and wellness, with a step-by-step approach and an emphasis on exercise and diet. Includes chapters addressing exercise for special populations, as well as prevention, rehabilitation, and stress management. Annotation c. by Book News, Inc., Portland, Or.

New interesting book: Iroquois Medical Botany or World of Light

The Books Early AAs Read for Spiritual Growth

Author: Dick B

The most exhaustive bibliography (with brief summaries) of all the books known to have been read and recommended for spiritual growth by early AAs in Akron and on the East Coast.

From the Author:

As the years have passed since I first began my research and writing in 1990, I have found, studied, and analyzed more and more books that early AAs read, studied, circulated, and used to establish their spiritual program of recovery. Several years ago, one bibliography commented that the particular edition for that year was the most comprehensive work available on the books of early A.A. And that was then. Since then, more and more books have come to my attention and review from Sam Shoemaker's own library, from Oxford Group people, from A.A. people such as Clarence Snyder, and from visits to archives and libraries such as Episcopal Church Archives in Austin, Texas; Hartford Seminary in Connecticut; Calvary Episcopal Church in New York; Calvary Episcopal Church in Pittsburgh; Moral Re-Armament Headquarters in Washington, D.C.; and on and on. People have wanted to know about, locate, and study these books. And this title will answer their questions. The Seventh Edition is probably the last edition, representing 9 years of research, and the work done on fourteen published titles. It will help students, scholars, collectors, archives, Twelve Step members, the recovery community, and others to get an accurate picture of A.A. "spirituality" which really meant dependence upon God.

Scoot Over Skinny or Healthy Lunchbox

Scoot Over Skinny: The Fat Nonfiction Anthology

Author: Donna Jarrell

As Americans are the fattest people on earth, the fat, the formerly fat, those who feel fat, and those who fear fat encompass just about all of us. In this surprising collection of pieces, almost half of which are original to this anthology, some of our most lively, provocative writers explore the many folds of fat that make up reality.

From David Sedaris's hilarious assessment of his father's fat prejudices in "A Shiner Like A Diamond" to Anne Lamott's self-prescribed cathartic weight loss remedies in "Hunger", Pam Houston's rich literary panorama in "Out of Habit I Start Apologizing," and psychiatrist Irving Yalom's deeply moving confrontation of his own biases in "Fat Lady," each piece in its unique way deals with fat as a matter of fact.

Sometimes funny, sometimes angry, often illuminating and always engaging, these writers make a new and compelling case for why we should make room for a bigger behind.

Table of Contents:

	Letting myself go	1
	On being invisible	20
	Tight fits	30
	Queen of the gym	46
	Sympathetic pregnancies	53
	The man who couldn't stop eating	69
	Now you see me. Now you don't	100
	Fat guys kick ass	111
	Big game hunters	122
	Fat like him	141
	Fat lady	183
	Big time	230
	Fatland	240
	Hunger	249
	A shiner like a diamond	259
	Out of habit, I start apologizing	269
	Fat lady nuding	282

Book review: Wine People or Cook Tell

Healthy Lunchbox

Author: Fiona Beckett

According to the Government's nutritional standards, a child's lunch should contain at least one portion each of fruit and veg, protein (meat or alternative), dairy products and starchy food, such as bread or pasta. But a survey by the Food Standards Agency found that nine out of ten children still take packed lunches to school that contain too much saturated fat, sugar and salt.

The Healthy Lunchbox is full of suggestions and ideas to help you provide your child with an appetizing and appealing meal each day. It will explain why many lunchboxes are unhealthy. What a healthy lunch should consist of. What children and adults of different ages should have (size of portions etc). Seasonality. Variety. Encouraging children to experiment. Personalizing your lunchbox and making your lunchbox special. How to adapt your lunchbox for different age groups. How to get over children's fears of being different. Dealing with the reluctant/fussy eater and the overweight. Dealing with pester power. How to get kids involved in making their own. What children from other countries take to school. Lunchbox notes.

Fiona Beckett provides recipes and menu suggestions and gives her Top Ten lunchboxes (or 12, depending on book size). These are categorised by age (e.g. very small children (4-6)/teenagers), inclination (veggie/non-dairy, wheat-free), time - or lack of it (hard pushed parent with several boxes to make), budget (low cost lunch box), food politics (organic/Fairtrade lunch boxes) or ethnicity (tiffin box/bento box). Finally how to plan a week's meals on the basis of one or two shopping expeditions, and a table with a month's suggestions for lunch boxes, as well as food safety andfood hygiene.

Health Safety and Nutrition for the Young Child or Healing Drum

^ Health, Safety and Nutrition for the Young Child

Author: Lynn Marotz

This book is the leading learning tool and resource guide on promoting safety and good health and nutrition in young children. The author does an excellent job of demonstrating the critical relationship among health, nutrition, and safety in an easy-to-read, thought-provoking format. Research-based information is used to make practical suggestions for creating high-quality environments that maximize children?s well-being and development. Case studies, review activities, and suggestions for additional reading give readers the tools they need to fully comprehend and use the wealth of information contained within this book. Specific information on diseases and common childhood afflictions, as well as information on such special interest topics as children and medication and cultural diversity in meal planning, gives readers the knowledge they need to encourage healthy practices in children and their families. The ?Focus on Families? feature encourages collaboration among parents and teachers in promoting children?s wellness. And, new BMI and growth charts serve in tracking children?s height, weight, and risk of obesity. The author also has updated Web addresses for numerous resource groups and organizations, and she has added a list of children?s book titles that reinforce healthy, safe lifestyles.

Table of Contents:

Ch. 1	Interrelationship of health, safety, and nutrition	3
Ch. 2	Promoting good health	23
Ch. 3	Health appraisals	52
Ch. 4	Health assessment tools	68
Ch. 5	Conditions affecting children's health	98
Ch. 6	The infectious process and effective control	126
Ch. 7	Communicable and acute illness : identification and management	148
Ch. 8	Creating quality environments	183
Ch. 9	Safety management	217
Ch. 10	Management of injuries and acute illness	245
Ch. 11	Child abuse and neglect	276
Ch. 12	Planning for children's health and safety education	298
Ch. 13	Nutritional guidelines	329
Ch. 14	Nutrients that provide energy (carbohydrates, fats, and proteins)	346
Ch. 15	Nutrients that promote growth of body tissues (proteins, minerals, and water)	360
Ch. 16	Nutrients that regulate body functions (proteins, minerals, water, and vitamins)	373
Ch. 17	Infant feeding	395
Ch. 18	Feeding the toddler and preschool child	414
Ch. 19	Planning and serving nutritious and economical meals	433
Ch. 20	Food safety	461
Ch. 21	Nutrition education concepts and activities	488
App. A	Nutrient information : fast food vendor websites	516
App. B	Growth and BMI charts for boys and girls	517
App. C	Educational resources : health, safety, and nutrition	524
App. D	Federal food programs	531
App. E	One-week sample menu	533
App. F	Children's book list	534

Book review: The Prosperity Agenda or The Emerging Markets Century

Healing Drum

Author: Blackwolf Jones

Poetic thoughts are beautifully expressed in this gift book. Within the pages of The Healing Drum, we will find inspiration in powerful, healing words expressed in simple, Native American tradition -- words that will return us to the wisdom of the "Old Age" that gives us messages of self-help one beat at a time.

Spiritual Caregiving or Womens Mental Health

Spiritual Caregiving: Healthcare as a Ministry

Author: Verna Benner Carson

With today's cumbersome insurance procedures, government regulations, endless paperwork, and concerns about malpractice rates, many healthcare professionals are asking: Why am I doing this? Am I making a difference to my patients? Is there a better way—and if so, what is it? In this book, Carson and Koenig examine the state of the healthcare system with the goal of providing healthcare professionals and caregivers the inspiration and practical tools to re-claim their sense of purpose.

The book begins with an evaluation of the current system from the perspective of the spiritual vision that initially motivated and nourished many caregivers. The authors then pose a vision of a healthcare system that supports and nurtures the spirituality of patients and their families, of which some elements already exist.

An overview is provided on the preparation necessary for healthcare professionals to offer spiritual care when there are major implications—for people with chronic illnesses, psychiatric issues, devastating injuries, and those preparing for surgery, facing death, and those living with chronic pain. Also explored are ways that health professionals and caregivers can maintain their own spiritual health even as they work to bring about healing, comfort, and solace to others.

Woven throughout the book are the personal narratives of physicians, nurses, chaplains, healthcare educators, community resource workers, administrators, therapists, and psychologists—all from a wide range of religious traditions. Their examples inspire and assist professionals in renewing the spiritual focus of healthcare.

Go to: Secular Conscience or Utopia

Women's Mental Health: A Comprehensive Textbook

Author: Susan G Kornstein

This comprehensive reference and text synthesizes a vast body of current knowledge about women's mental health and health care. Coverage includes women's psychobiology across the life span--sex differences in neurobiology and psychopharmacology and psychiatric aspects of the reproductive cycle--as well as gender-related issues in assessment and treatment of frequently encountered psychiatric disorders. Empirically sound, clinically useful information is presented on sex differences in epidemiology, risk factors, presenting symptoms, treatment options and outcomes, and more. Sections also delve into mental health consultation to other medical specialties; developmental and sociocultural considerations in service delivery, including diversity issues; and research methodology and health policy concerns. Reflecting important contemporary advances in research and practice, this unique volume fills a crucial need for mental health and medical practitioners in a range of specialty areas. It will also serve as a text in graduate-level courses and residency programs.

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Reviewer: Michelle Field-Chez, MD (Rush University Medical Center)
Description: This comprehensive textbook on women's mental health brings together an array of interdisciplinary experts. These experts review mental health issues and disorders throughout women's lives.
Purpose: The purpose is to present an overview of the current state of affairs within the field of women's mental health. This book is needed due to the tremendous headway made in this area. This book meets the editor's objective.
Audience: This book is intended to serve as a reference for clinicians, researchers, and students, according to the editors. The editors are both highly credible on the subject of women's health. One is a leading academic ob-gyn with active research in women's mental health, and the other is an academic psychiatrist involved in the study of mood and anxiety disorders during the reproductive life of women. The latter researcher also studies sexual dysfunction in women and sexual dysfunction as a result of the usage of psychopharmacology.
Features: This book begins by discussing the psychiatric aspects of the different cycles of a woman's reproductive life. Included in this section are the differences in neuroendocrine and neutrotransmitters as they relate to women, and the differences in the use of psychopharmacology. Part 2 covers assessment and treatment of both Axis I and Axis II disorders in women. Part 3 deals with the use of other medical consultants for the treatment and diagnosis of women in relationship to their psychiatric issues. Part 4 covers the sociocultural issues affecting women, i.e. marriage, aging, trauma, and violence. Finally, Part 5 deals with the future and looks at mental health policy research.
Assessment: This book is very useful for its access to the references, researchers, and summaries of the current opinion about women's mental health. For students, this book is a wonderful learning tool. Clinicians will be able to use this book to learn about current thought on the diagnosis and treatment of women with psychiatric illnesses. Finally, researchers will be able to review the literature that has been written up to this point in various areas of psychiatric illness, in order to supplement and expand their work. This is an outstanding book and anyone working with women should have this as a reference.

Booknews

A comprehensive reference for clinicians, researchers, and students. The contributors incorporate psychobiological, psychosocial, and health policy perspectives on mental health issues and disorders that are unique to women, more prevalent in women, or expressed differently in women and men. Sections address women's psychobiology and reproductive life cycle; assessment and treatment of psychiatric disorders in women; psychiatric consultation with women; sociocultural issues faced by women; and research and health policy issues. Annotation c. Book News, Inc., Portland, OR (booknews.com)

Rating

5 Stars! from Doody

Table of Contents:

Pt. I	Women's Psychobiology and Reproductive Life Cycle
1	Sex Differences in Neuroendocrine and Neurotransmitter Systems	3
2	Sex Differences in Psychopharmacology	31
3	Psychiatric Aspects of the Menstrual Cycle	48
4	Psychiatric Aspects of Pregnancy	70
5	Psychiatric Aspects of the Postpartum Period	91
6	Psychiatric Aspects of Hormonal Contraception	114
7	Psychiatric Aspects of Menopause: Depression	132
Pt. II	Assessment and Treatment of Psychiatric Disorders in Women
8	Depression	147
9	Bipolar Disorder	166
10	Schizophrenia	182
11	Anxiety Disorders	195
12	Alcohol and Other Substance Abuse	222
13	Eating Disorders	244
14	Sexual Dysfunction	263
15	Sleep Disorders	274
16	Body Dysmorphic Disorder	295
17	Somatoform Disorders	307
18	Personality Disorders	323
19	Complementary and Alternative Medicine	344
Pt. III	Psychiatric Consultation in Women
20	Gynecology	359
21	Oncology: Women with Breast, Gynecologic, or Lung Cancer	369
22	Rheumatological Diseases	390
23	Endocrine Disorders	404
24	Cardiovascular Disease	422
25	Gastrointestinal Disorders	437
26	HIV/AIDS	452
27	Neurological Disorders of Increased Prevalence in Women: Migraine, Multiple Sclerosis, and Alzheimer's Disease	467
28	Cosmetic Surgery	481
Pt. IV	Sociocultural Issues for Women
29	Developmental Perspectives on Gender	499
30	Marriage and Family	515
31	Career and Workplace Issues	527
32	Trauma and Violence	542
33	Lesbian Women	555
34	Women of Color	568
35	Aging and Elderly Women	584
Pt. V	Research and Health Policy Issues
36	Women and Mental Health Research Methodology	597
37	Mental Health Policy and Women	613
	Index	629

Tai Chi Sensing Hands or Depression SourceBook

Tai Chi Sensing Hands

Author: Stuart Alve Olson

This book presents for the first time in one comprehensive volume a complete record of Yang style tai chi tui shou (also known as "push hands" or "sensing hands") techniques. Although most tai chi practitioners are currently familiar with three or four of the main tui shou techniques, there are a variety of other "hidden" tui shou methods that previously have not been presented to the public. Much of the information in this volume has never before been available in the English language, and is held so secret that much of the tai chi community is not aware that these methods exist.

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Depression SourceBook

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The Depression Sourcebook is a complete guide to understanding mood disorders, including what can be done to lessen symptoms and alleviate suspected causes. This revised second edition provides new information on psychotherapy, bipolar disorders, depression in children and elderly people, medications, and treatment options such as exercise and nutrition.

Brian P. Quinn, C.S.W., Ph.D., specializes in comprehensive biopsychological evaluation and treatment of patients with mood disorders.

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

The Breast Cancer Prevention and Recovery Diet: Practical, Accurate Advice From a Breast Cancer Survivor

Author: Suzannah Olivier

The Breast Cancer Prevention and Recovery Diet is the first book to offer women a practical, easy-to-read plan for breast cancer prevention and recovery. Suzannah Olivier's innovative, scientifically backed, nutritional approach to breast cancer prevention and treatment is the first book of its kind: a simple, practical diet plan for life. Olivier's book is the most important, easy-access breast cancer reference in the trade and should be an integral part of every woman's health reference library.

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Master Lam's Walking Chi Kung

Author: Lam Kam Chuen

People who must sit or stand long hours at work can now thank the Buddhist monks who centuries ago faced the same problems in their enforced periods of meditation, and developed Chi Kung, a powerful program of energy cultivation to heal distracted minds and tired bodies. Internationally known instructor Master Lam introduces a special form of Chi Kung that focuses on movement and walking. Each move is shown in a stop-action photo with a caption and lets you stay in place until you feel the tension disappear. Breathing, stretching, and mental relaxation come together in a natural way that harmonizes the six directional forces of up/down, left/right, and forward/backward. Your legs and knees, the first part of your body to age, receive special life-lengthening exercises.

Desk Reference to Natures Medicine or Achieving a Mind Body Spirit Connection

Desk Reference to Nature's Medicine

Author: Steven Foster

For millennia, humans have looked to nature for remedies to ailments great and small. Long before formal science enabled us to take a systematic approach to medicine, healers used plants to alleviate pain, ease the symptoms of dozens of diseases, and treat complaints of every kind. And today, countless people still use medicinal plants, whether in traditional roles or as building blocks for new research and innovative drugs.

Featuring 350 full-color photographs, botanical drawings, and maps, this accessible, fact-filled book is based on the work of renowned botanical experts and presents alphabetically arranged, beautifully illustrated entries for hundreds of plants touted for millennia to soothe, even heal. Each is clearly described, with full details of its physical appearance and medicinal uses; its origins and geographic distribution, how it's harvested and used in conventional and alternative medicine, a range map; and more.

It's also a fascinating medical chronicle filled with informative sidebars on everything from ancient folklore to the latest research. Readers learn how aspirin evolved from a concoction of willow bark to the familiar white pill of today, how the foxglove's flowery beauty contributes to the potent heart drug digitalis, and how many other now common treatments have deep historical and cultural roots. It's a journey that starts many centuries ago in remote places like the Amazon rain forest, where shamans practiced their powerful curative magic of plants, and leads to the high-tech pharmaceutical labs of today's scientists working to discover new plant-based drugs that can be used effectively to treat diseases major and minor alike, from cancerto the common cold.

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As interest in and usage of medicinal plants increase among the public, so, too, does the need for a factual, assessable source for lay readers. Herbalist Foster (101 Medicinal Herbs: An Illustrated Guide) and science writer Johnson (A Walk in the Tundra) present a sampling of 150 of the 80,000-plus medicinal plants known to exist worldwide. Entries-each two pages long-are alphabetized by common standard name and include other common and Latin names, the plant's physical features and habitat, traditional and current uses, growing conditions and preparations, a summary of scientific studies, caution alerts, a fascinating human-interest sidebar, and a short See Also note of two to four standard references. Continent-specific essays of historical and modern uses of healing plants are beautifully illustrated. In total, the book features 200 full-color photographs, 150 exquisite botanical drawings, and 159 maps. Boldface terms refer to entries in the glossary. A general index lists standard common names, Latin names, usages, and diseases and conditions. There are no specific references to primary sources. Bottom Line This authoritative, clearly written, and gorgeously illustrated guide, which manages to be succinct without being dry, would make a good companion to works covering a larger number of herbs, such as the American Botanical Council's The Complete German Commission E Monographs and Medical Economics' PDR for Herbal Medicines. Recommended for all public libraries for both reference and circulation as an introduction to a cross section of medicinal plants. Patrons will definitely want to peruse this one at their leisure.-Janice Flahiff, Medical Univ. Lib. of Ohio, Toledo Copyright 2006 Reed Business Information.

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Achieving a Mind-Body-Spirit Connection: A Stress Management Workbook

Author: Brian Luke Seaward

A self-help workbook for individuals seeking guidance in managing personal stress. It contains a combination of insightful content and original self-assessment exercises with the overall purpose of creating a sound and successful stress management program.

The Encyclopedia of Survival Techniques or When Natures Not Enough

The Encyclopedia of Survival Techniques

Author: Alexander Stilwell

A comprehensive guidebook to outdoor survival, in any terrain, in any climate, in any part of the world, included here is everything you need to know about staying alive in the wild. Organized by climate and terrain (desert, sea, arctic, mountain, and jungle), The Encyclopedia of Survival Techniques is packed with over two hundred line drawings that provide step-by-step guidance to mastering survival situations, from making tools and preserving food in the wild to finding your way back to civilization. Key topics include constructing shelters; building traps, tools, and rafts; wilderness first aid (from mending broken bones to emergency surgery); rope craft and knots; and how to survive natural disasters. You'll also learn which plants are safe to eat and which are deadly poisonous, as well as which animals are dangerous in survival situations.Whether building a fire on a frozen mountainside or seeking drinking water in a barren desert, The Encyclopedia of Survival Techniques will help you survive all of nature's obstacles. (7 1/2 X 9 1/4, 192 pages, maps, illustrations, diagrams, charts)

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For someone planning an adventure in a remote area away from the conveniences and comforts to which one is accustomed, this could prove to be a mighty handy volume. Stilwell, who has written several books on the outdoors and gained his training in the British Army, covers subjects from preparation and equipment to information particular to foreign countries (shots required, local conditions, etc.). Chapters address such material as "Survival in the Desert" and "Rafts and River Crossings," concluding with "Ropes and Knots." The book includes many statistical tables as well as illustrations of everything from life rafts to eating utensils. It is written clearly and understandably. Recommended for public and school libraries, especially those with readers involved in outdoor adventuring.--Robert E Greenfield, formerly with Baltimore Cty. P.L. Copyright 2000 Cahners Business Information.

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Adult/High School-This book provides practical, serious advice. Stilwell begins with an initial chapter on preparation and equipment for any "survival" situation. The next section describes survival in differing physical terrains: desert, sea, tropics, polar regions, and mountains. Each chapter describes how to make a shelter, find food and water, start a fire, and identify and cope with dangerous indigenous animals. Clear line drawings and maps accompany many items. The information is clear and concise. The next section is devoted to surviving natural disasters from earthquakes and hurricanes to volcanoes, floods, and fires. Here, guidance is provided on how to prepare for a disaster, and actions to take indoors and out. The rest of the book contains more detailed information on first aid, finding food, making a fire, navigating, signaling, and tying knots. Again, each chapter is subdivided into succinct sections accompanied by clear charts and diagrams. Campers, scouts, hikers, or anyone interested in outdoor-survival techniques will find easy to use information here.-Jane S. Drabkin, Chinn Park Regional Library, Prince William, VA Copyright 2001 Cahners Business Information.

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When Nature's Not Enough: Personal Journeys through In Vitro Fertilization

Author: Diana Olick

More than two million married couples in the United States are diagnosed with infertility. For many of them, in vitro fertilization is their only chance to have a biological child. It's a subject that hasn't exactly joined the ranks of cocktail party conversation. For the majority of the men and women who dive headfirst into IVF, the emotional ramifications are theirs alone to navigate. Until now. Journalist Diana Olick faced equal parts shame and fear when her OB/GYN "fired" her

and her husband after their failed attempts to get pregnant. She scanned bookstore shelves to find a story that reflected her own, wanting to know how other men and women approached infertility and IVF. That book didn't exist, so Diana decided to write it. She narrates eloquently and honestly her experiences and conducts in-depth interviews with other couples to get the story from every angle.

When Nature's Not Enough is not a medical resource, but the first book to chronicle the emotional journeys of couples who undergo IVF. It's a book that belongs on the shelves of infertile couples--and all who care about them.

The Perimenopause and Menopause Workbook or 75 Ways to Beat Depression

The Perimenopause and Menopause Workbook: A Comprehensive, Personalized Guide to Hormone Health

Author: Kathryn R Simpson

Two medical experts specializing in endocrinology offer readers the only comprehensive workbook on personal hormone health; its personalized exercises help women assess their hormone-related health issues and plan for the most effective treatment for them.

It's no stretch to say that the information about hormone health, menopause, and hormone replacement therapy (HRT) is considerable, confusing, and often intimidating. But the consequence of ignoring hormone health are pretty scary, too. With so many choices and so much riding on them, what's a woman to do? The authors of this book have spent many years researching age-related health problems, especially the effects of hormones on health. In this workbook, they put all of the most up-to-date, scientific knowledge about hormone research in one place and use it to help you decide the best treatment available for your particular health situation.

Using extensive and interactive checklists, symptom lists, and self-assessments, the book helps you track symptoms. Then it takes you through the medical and non-medical treatments available, including human-identical hormones (the new HRT), lifestyle and dietary changes, supplements, and other non-HRT treatments. Without necessarily advocating one treatment over another, the book helps you decide which approaches are best for your particular situation.

About the Author:
Kathryn R. Simpson, MS, is the CEO and founder of Cerulean Pharmaceuticals, a biotech company that specializes in research on hormones and their roles in health.

Dale E. Bredesen, MD, is CEO of the Buck Institute for Age Research, the only institute in the U.S. to focus solely on aging and age-related diseases and conditions.

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75 Ways to Beat Depression: Words of Hope & Solutions that Work

Author: Richard Rybolt

Richard Rybolt knows the debilitating effects of depression all too well. He spent years plagued by despair before realizing and admitting that he was experiencing the symptoms of depression. In what he identifies as his life's toughest challenge, he educated himself about all aspects of his condition and built up the courage to face it head-on and turn his life around. In 75 Ways to Beat Depression, Rybolt gives hope to the millions of others who are struggling with the debilitating anguish that he experienced. Drawing upon his own experience, he offers 75 simple things that anyone can do to improve their mood in a refreshingly candid, jargon-free style. Each of his commonsense solutions, from "skip the pity party" to "help others-help yourself," is full of authentic hope from someone who knows exactly what it takes to beat depression. This is a powerful tool to help motivate, educate, and inspire anyone who is currently experiencing depression and ready to take effective steps toward recovery and happiness.

Handbook of Medicinal Herbs or Pocket Pediatrician

Handbook of Medicinal Herbs

Author: James A Duk

Still considered the definitive work on medicinal herbs and their uses after two decades, the Handbook of Medicinal Herbs has undergone a long-anticipated revision. In the second edition, world-renowned ethnobotanist James A. Duke provides data on over 800 of the world's most important medicinal plant species. It contains more species, phytochemicals, proven indications, folk indications, and dosage data than the first edition in a new format that makes them easy to find. The in-depth information, the addition of color plates and over 200 black and white illustrations, and the easy-to-use format make this the most comprehensive herbal resource available.

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New edition of a reference in which ethnobotanist Duke provides current data on 800-plus of the world's most important medicinal plant species, phytochemicals, proven and folk indications, and dosage information. Entries are arranged alphabetically by common name with the scientific name in parenthesis. They include both common and rare species and list comparative safety and efficacy rankings, published sources for all indications, activities, contraindications, interactions, side affects, and extracts, when available. The book contains approximately 100 color plates and about 200 b&w illustrations. Annotation c. Book News, Inc., Portland, OR (booknews.com)

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Pocket Pediatrician: An A-Z Guide to Your Child's Health

Author: David Zigelman

The Pocket Pediatrician is the answer for anyone who has ever wished for a 24-hour hotline to their pediatrician. Filled with directions, advice, support, and encouragement, The Pocket Pediatrician covers allergies to viruses and everything in between. And, in addition to straight medical advice, Dr. Zigelman offers suggestions on different areas of a child's social and emotional development, including such topics as sibling rivalry, nightmares, separation anxiety, and more. Dr. Zigelman also includes a special section that addresses different safety issues that are of concern to new parents. He discusses the important safety features to consider when choosing cribs, highchairs, strollers, and more. There are also practical tips for ensuring bicycle, automobile, kitchen, and playground safety, and safety tips for parents who are travelling, trick-or-treating, or attending birthday parties with their children for the first time. Dr. Zigelman also includes advice for parents chooing a babysitter or daycare center for the first time. This safety coverage is unique to The Pocket Pediatrician and will help first-time parents answer many questions as they prepare to bring their newborns home. With its easy-to-use A to Z format, handy size, and wealth of information, The Pocket Peditrician is a must for all parents today.

American Heart Association 6 Weeks To Get Out The Fat or Natural History of Medicinal Plants

American Heart Association 6 Weeks To Get Out The Fat: An Easy-To-Follow Program For Trimming The Fat From Your Diet

Author: American Heart Association

Now, the American Heart Associations gives you an easy-to-follow six-week plan to help you get the excess fat out of your diet. The good news is that you can do it! How? Take it one week at a time. 6 Weeks in Get Out the Fat gives you a realistic week-by-week approach you can follow. You can even tailor it to fit your personal needs. Every week is filled with easy things you can do reduce the fat in your diet. This book will show you how to make gradual, lasting changes for meals, snacks, cooking techniques, eating out, and more. By Week 6, you'll be eating right - and chances are you won't miss the fat and calories one little bit.

Table of Contents:

	Acknowlegments
	Introduction
	Taking Stock: How Much Fat, Saturated Fat, and Cholesterol Are You Eating?	1
1	An Easy Takeoff	34
2	Eating the Right Amount	56
3	Variety Is the Spice of Life	72
4	Cooking with Your Heart in Mind	86
5	How to "Cheat"	104
6	Tricks of the Trade	117
	Putting It All Together	133
	Appendix: Where to Reach Us	137
	Index	141

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Natural History of Medicinal Plants

Author: Judith Sumner

Wild and cultivated plants have provided humans with cures for thousands of years. Aspirin, for example, the most widely used drug in the Western pharmacopoeia, was first isolated from willows to treat fever, pain, and inflammation. Today it is synthesized in the laboratory, and its use as an anticoagulant eventually could overshadow its use as an analgesic. Other botanical medicines that became significant to human health and well-being are pain-relievers from opium and coca, muscle relaxants from curare, blood anticoagulants from sweet clover, anticancer alkaloids from Madagascar periwinkle and Pacific yew, tranquilizers from snakeroot, and oral contraceptives from molecular precursors in tropical yams.

Although we may be tempted to think of these and other plant chemicals existing primarily for our medicinal use, in reality they are defense strategies in a natural world colonized by organisms competing for survival. In this fascinating introduction to the botanical compounds used medicinally, Dr. Sumner describes their biological and ecological importance as toxins and deterrents in protecting plants. Some of these chemicals discourage predators by rendering plant leaves unpalatable, while others disrupt the usual developmental and reproductive stages of their attackers. Still others are well known for their potent psychotropic effects that can dangerously alter the awareness and reflexes of plant-eating animals. An exciting chapter on the new field of zoopharmacognosy provides some interesting examples of birds, primates, and elephants that seemingly recognize and use plants as medicines. The author concludes with a thought-provoking analysis of the issues behind using medicinal plants to improve human needs without destroying the earth's biodiversity.

Written for the lay reader, The Natural History of Medicinal Plants will inspire a greater appreciation of the vast natural pharmacy of plant medicines. Numerous black and white illustrations and 30 color plates accompany the text.

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A botany instructor at the Arnold Arboretum of Harvard U. enlightens users of willow-derived aspirin on how plant defenses were found to be useful medicinally; and introduces the new field of zoopharmacognosy that studies how other animals use plants for healing. Includes 30 color plates, line drawings, and a glossary. Annotation c. Book News, Inc., Portland, OR (booknews.com)

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Before discoveries were made in the labs, plant medicines accounted for most of the substances used to cure disease. Natural History of Medicinal Plants provides a fascinating and informative science history of plantbase medicine, how people have learned the applications of such medicine, and why plants developed curative properties. Chapters will prove of use to both those involved in health professions and botanists alike.

Complete Guide to Running or Secret Scars

Complete Guide to Running: How to be a Champion from 9 to ()

Author: Earl Fe

This is a book for all fitness enthusiasts from a young age to ninety, those with a dream, those who want to improve, those who want to learn the why and not just the how, and those who dare to excel. The basic principles of training are applicable to all ages. With proper training the body, mind, and spirit are each fully used and all are in harmony. This book aims for this perfection to assist you in the serious play of athletic excellence, and to attain your fullest talents in your sport, especially in running.

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Secret Scars: Uncovering and Understanding the Addiction of Self-Injury

Author: V J Turner

About the Author

V. J. Turner is a pseudonym for a licensed clinical psychologist whose academic credentials include a Ph.D. and a post-doctorate fellowship. She has many years of experience working therapeutically with adolescents and patients with addictive disorders. She has written and published extensively, including academic journal articles, books, and assessment instruments in the field of psychology. She has had firsthand experience with self-injury before successfully recovering over seven years ago.

Table of Contents:

	Introduction	1
Part 1	What Self-Injury Is All About
Chapter 1	What Is Self-Injury?	11
Chapter 2	Why an "Addiction"?	32
Chapter 3	The "Addictions Shuffle": Other Chemical and Behavioral Addictions	63
Chapter 4	Childhood, Psychological, and Emotional Factors	87
Chapter 5	Why Now? History and Increasing Incidence of Self-Injury	111
Part 2	A Plan for Recovery
Chapter 6	Treatment Options	135
Chapter 7	Addressing the Spiritual Void	162
Chapter 8	If You or Someone You Know Self-Injures	188
Chapter 9	Writing Tools for Recovery	209
Chapter 10	Getting Better: Ten Things That Will Help	237
	Afterword/Response from Readers	259
	References	261
	Index	267

Overcoming Panic Disorder or The Karl Lagerfeld Diet

Overcoming Panic Disorder

Author: Lorna Weinstock

Written exclusively by women for women, this practical and reassuring guide to understanding and treating an increasingly common ailment includes information on a wide variety of do-it-yourself therapies such as relaxation exercises and self-hypnosis.

Library Journal

About a million people a month will exhibit symptoms of panic disorder, according to social worker Weinstock and freelance medical writer Gilman, quoting statistics from the National Institute of Mental Health (NIMH). The authors methodically present four detailed case studies of women who suffer from panic disorder and other related physical and psychological problems. Each psychotherapeutic modality or medication used in treatment receives an in-depth discussion that remains entirely accessible and understandable to the educated lay reader.

Bibliographic references represent current studies in mainstream medical journals, and a substantial guide to NIMH-supported research programs and professional and self-help organizations is included. Despite the emphasis on women, men who suffer from panic disorder will also find valuable advice here.

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About a million people a month will exhibit symptoms of panic disorder, according to social worker Weinstock and freelance medical writer Gilman, quoting statistics from the National Institute of Mental Health (NIMH). The authors methodically present four detailed case studies of women who suffer from panic disorder and other related physical and psychological problems. Each psychotherapeutic modality or medication used in treatment receives an in-depth discussion that remains entirely accessible and understandable to the educated lay reader.

Bibliographic references represent current studies in mainstream medical journals, and a substantial guide to NIMH-supported research programs and professional and self-help organizations is included. Despite the emphasis on women, men who suffer from panic disorder will also find valuable advice here.

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The Karl Lagerfeld Diet

Author: Karl Lagerfeld

"One fine morning I woke up and decided that I was no longer happy with my physique. Although I was overweight, I had gotten along fine and had no health problems. But I suddenly wanted to dress differently, to wear clothes designed by Hedi Slimane….But these fashions, modeled by very, very slim boysand not men of my agerequired me to lose at least eighty pounds....I did not think that it was possible to lose so much weight in one year....[But] in fact, it took me exactly thirteen months."Karl Lagerfeld

The Karl Lagerfeld Diet, developed exclusively for Karl Lagerfeld by Dr. JeanClaude Houdret, reveals the secret techniques of Lagerfeld's amazing weight loss regimen. By first addressing the mental and behavioral causes of varying degrees of obesity, this book provides valuable insights and useful tips for preparing the mind and developing the willpower necessary to commit to this diet. It then provides one hundred twenty gourmet recipes devised by Dr. Houdret, which cover breakfast, soups, starters and salads, eggs, seafood and fish, meat, pasta and pizza, vegetables, sauces, and desserts. Topping it off, Lagerfeld provides his personal tips for staying slim, attractive, and fit with additional chapters on skin care procedures, cosmetic treatments and surgery, general medical care, stress management, giving up tobacco, sleep, and exercise. Both an instructional guide and a motivational coach, The Karl Lagerfeld Diet is the ultimate accessory for healthy living.

Includes an illustrated dietary pullout chart, 30 photographs and illustrations.

"Karl Lagerfeld's case is spectacular as it shows how it is possible, through determination and willpower, to return to a harmonious balance even when excess weight is of a longstanding, deeply ingrained nature. I hope that many will be inspired by the example of the slimmeddown, elegant, and indefatigable Karl Lagerfeld to lose either the few pounds they feel should be sacrificed for their happiness or the several dozen pounds that are detrimental to their survival." Dr. JeanClaude Houdret

Karl Lagerfeld was born in Hamburg in 1939. He is a clothes designer, photographer, publisher, bookseller, and gallery owner. In 1996, he was awarded the "Prix culturel" by the German Photographic Society (Deutsche Gesellschaft fьr Photographie). Lagerfeld lives in Paris.

Dr. JeanClaude Houdret is a general practitioner specializing in nutrition, aesthetics, herbal medicine, and homeopathy. He teaches medicine at the University of Paris 13 and is the author of several books, he lives and works in Paris.

Publishers Weekly

Famed couturier Lagerfeld was determined to lose weight, not because he was obese or suffered from health problems, but because he wanted to wear clothes designed for younger, slimmer men. His vanity paid off: he lost 80 pounds in a year on the "Spoonlight program." The three phases of the Paris general practitioner Houdret's regime are not exactly groundbreaking-they involve limited calorie intake; no refined, fatty or fried foods; and an emphasis on lean proteins and fresh vegetables. The bulk of the book provides no-nonsense yet elegant (read: French) recipes for approved dishes, rated according to the diet's different phases. So far so good, yet some later sections seem incongruous, especially the ones where Lagerfeld and Houdret discuss face-lifts, and the chapter on exercise is rather strange ("If you really want to change the look of your breasts, you will need cosmetic surgery. To tone them, sprinkle them with cold water every morning and perform the following exercises"). The book is really a hybrid art book/diet manual, and its best chance for success stateside (it has sold nearly 200,000 copies worldwide) may lie in the former. For it appears certain aspects of this diet have been lost in translation. Photos. (May) Copyright 2005 Reed Business Information.

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In 2000, fashion designer Lagerfeld decided to lose about 85 pounds and chose Parisian physician/nutritionist Houdret to oversee his diet. Lagerfeld reached his goal in 13 months. Houdret's Spoonlight Program concentrates on fish and fresh fruits and vegetables, prohibits red meat, and recommends nutritional supplements that may be difficult for U.S. readers to obtain. Houdret advises only moderate increases in daily physical activities, although Lagerfeld notes that he does light weight-lifting, walks on a treadmill, and dances to maintain muscle tone. A pullout dietary chart may be easily lost or stolen. This will be demanded by fashionistas longing to wear Lagerfeld's designs. Copyright 2005 Reed Business Information.

The Complete Guide to Joseph H Pilates Techniques of Physical Conditioning or Algo mas que arroz con frijoles

The Complete Guide to Joseph H. Pilates' Techniques of Physical Conditioning: With Special Help for Back Pain and Sports Training

Author: Allan Menezes

Pilates is enjoying a surge in popularity as more people discover the way it improves strength, muscle tone, flexibility, and stamina; relieves joint and back pain; and reduces stress. The method, created by Joseph Pilates, is based on strengthening core muscles while increasing the flexibility of the supporting muscle groups. This book details Pilates' original floor program, with newly revised descriptions and step-by-step photos of the exercises.

This new edition contains information on daily living patterns that can disrupt the body's biomechanics; back-strengthening routines for sports like golf, tennis, and racquetball; exercises for computer users - upper back, neck, and shoulder routines; more advanced versions of the original exercises; and the stamina stretch, to increase breathing capacity and support abdominals before each exercise. In addition, the book offers an introduction to the history and philosophy of the Pilates system, information specifically for athletes, a chapter addressing pain relief, and helpful illustrations and worksheets.

Table of Contents:

	About the Author	ix
	Foreword	x
	Preface	xi
	Acknowledgements	xii
	Introduction	1
1	Why Our Bodies Need a Regular Fitness Program
	The Effects of Lifestyle and Stress on the Body	6
	How We Establish Faulty Patterns of Movement	6
	Loading the Body	9
	The Importance of Levers	10
	You Can Do It!	12
2	Mental Control over Physical Movement
	The Inevitable Aging Process	16
	Find Your Focus	17
	Developing a "Thinking Body"	17
	The Eight Principles of the Pilates Method	21
1.	Concentration	21
2.	Centering	22
3.	Breathing	24
4.	Control	28
5.	Precision	29
6.	Flowing Movement	29
7.	Isolation	30
8.	Routine	30
3	The Importance of Posture
	Body Types	34
	Factors Influencing Posture	34
	What Is Correct Posture?	34
	The Tripod Position	34
	Postural Assessment	35
	Bad Posture and Lower-Back Pain	36
	Muscle Imbalances	37
	Identifying and Avoiding Pain	38
	Listening to Your Body for Greater Results: The Stretch Scale and the Work Scale	41
	Body Positioning for Better Exercising	43
	The Exercise Formula	43
	Body Awareness and Posture	47
	The Perfect Torso Posture (PTP)	48
	Establishing Correct Posture	48
4	Making Your Pilates Workout Effective and Safe
	Warm-Up and Stretching Before Your Workout	56
	Pointers for Safe Exercising	58
	The Structure of the Exercise Program	58
5	The Warm-Up
Exercise 1	Resting Position (Baby Pose)	62
Exercise 2-1	Standing Roll Down	63
Exercise 2-2	Stamina Stretch	64
Exercises 3 through 6a	The Start Stretches	65
Exercise 7	Spiral Stretch	67
Exercise 8-1	Calf Stretch	68
Exercise 8-2	Alternating Calf Stretches	69
Exercise 9-1	Hamstring Stretch: Basic	70
Exercise 9-2	Hamstring Stretch 2	71
Exercise 10	Hamstring Stretch 3	72
Exercise 11	Thigh Stretch 1: Prone	73
Exercise 12	Thigh Stretch 2: Standing	74
Exercise 13	Thigh Stretch 3: Kneeling	75
6	The Routine for Lower-Back Pain and Weak Aboominals
Exercise 14	One-Leg Lifts: Supine	78
Exercise 15	Sliding Leg	79
	Rest Position with Knees to Chest for Exercises Done while Lying on the Back	80
	Position for All Exercises with Cushion	80
Exercise 16	Preparation with Cushions	81
7	The Basic Routine
Exercise 17	Preparation for the Hundreds	84
Exercise 18	The Hundreds: Basic	85
Exercise 19-1	The Hundreds: Intermediate	86
Exercise 19-2	Percussion Breathing	87
Exercise 20	Single Leg Stretch	88
Exercise 21	Double Leg Stretch: Basic	89
Exercise 22	Single Leg Circles 1	91
Exercise 23	Side to Side	92
Exercise 24	Stomach Stretch	93
Exercise 25	The Perfect Abdominal Curl (PAC)	94
Exercise 26-1	Ankle Weights: Outer Thigh (Abductor)	96
Exercise 26-2	Ankle Weights: Inner Thigh (Adductor)	97
Exercise 26-3	Ankle Weights: Outer Thigh Flexion (Abductor)	98
Exercise 27	Back of the Thigh: Hamstring/Buttocks	99
Exercise 28-1	Arm Weights: Position for All Supine Routines	100
Exercise 28-2	Opening Arms	101
Exercise 28-3	Alternating Arms	102
Exercise 28-4	Double Overhead Arms	103
Exercise 28-5	Arm Circles	104
Exercise 29-1	Arm Swings: Alternating	105
Exercise 29-2	Arm Swings: Chest Expansion	106
Exercise 30	The Pole	107
8	The Intermediate Routine
Exercise 31	The Hundreds: Alternating Legs	110
Exercise 32	Coordination	111
Exercise 33	The Roll-Up	112
Exercise 34	The Roll-Over	114
Exercise 35	Single Leg Circles	116
Exercise 36	Double Leg Stretch 2: Lowering and Raising	117
Exercise 37	Rolling Like a Ball	119
Exercise 38	Crisscross	120
Exercise 39	Stomach Stretch: Alternating Arms and Legs	121
Exercise 40	Single Leg Kick	122
Exercise 41	Double Leg Kick	123
Exercise 42-1	Swan Dive 1	124
Exercise 42-2	Swan Dive 2	125
Exercise 43	Swimming	126
Exercise 44	Spine Rotation	127
Exercise 45	Spine Stretch	129
Exercise 46	Open Leg Rocker	131
Exercise 47-1	Corkscrew: Basic	133
Exercise 47-2	Corkscrew 1: Intermediate	134
Exercise 47-3	Corkscrew 2: Advanced	135
Exercise 48	The Saw	137
Exercise 49	Side Kick 1	139
Exercise 50	Side Leg Lifts	141
Exercise 51	Pelvic Curl	142
Exercise 52	Pelvic Lift	143
Exercise 53-1	Teaser 1: Basic	144
Exercise 53-2	Teaser 2	146
Exercise 53-3	Teaser 3	147
Exercise 54	Leg Pull Prone	148
Exercise 55	Leg Pull Supine	149
Exercise 56	Side Kick 2	150
Exercise 57	Boomerang	151
Exercise 58	Seal	153
Exercise 59	Control Balance	154
9	The Aovanced Routine
Exercise 60	The Hundreds: Lower and Raise	156
Exercise 61	Roll-Over: Bent Legs	157
Exercise 62	Pendulum	158
Exercise 63	Neck Curl	159
Exercise 64	Helicopter Hundreds	161
Exercise 65	Jackknife	162
Exercise 66	Scissors	164
Exercise 67	Bicycle	165
Exercise 68	Shoulder Bridge	166
Exercise 69-1	Can-Can	167
Exercise 69-2	Can-Can Extension	168
Exercise 70	Hip Circles	169
Exercise 71	Lying Torso Stretch	170
Exercise 72	Stamina Stretch: Advanced	171
Exercise 73	Lumbar Stretch	172
Exercise 74	Rocking	173
Exercise 75-1	Twist 1	174
Exercise 75-2	Twist 2	175
10	More Chrllenging Exercises
Exercise 76	Oblique Curls	178
Exercise 77	Wrist and Forearm Strengthener	179
Exercise 78	Neck Stretches	180
Exercise 79	Seated Spine Rotation	181
Exercise 80	Cushion Squeeze	182
11	Theraband Routines
Exercise TB 1	Pointing the Foot (Plantar Flexion)	184
Exercise TB 2	Pointing the Toes	184
Exercise TB 3	Dorsiflexion of the Ankle	184
Exercise TB 4	Eversion of the Ankle	185
Exercise TB 5	Inversion of the Metatarsal Joint	185
Exercise TB 6	Adduction of the Inner Thigh	185
Exercise TB 7	Flexion and Extension of the Leg while Using Outward Rotation of the Hip Joints	186
Exercise TB 8	Hyperextension to Extension	186
Exercise TB 9	Flexion to Extension on the Back	186
Exercise TB 10	Prone Hyperextension to Extension	186
Exercise TB 11	Biceps	187
Exercise TB 12	Triceps	187
Exercise TB 13	Pectorals	187
Exercise TB 14	Pectorals and Deltoids	187
Exercise TB 15	Latissimus Dorsi	188
Exercise TB 16	Back	188
Exercise TB 17	Overhead	188
Exercise TB 18	Side Stretch	188
12	Move Yourself Out of Pain
	Specific Conditions and the Exercises That Help to Relieve Them	192
	Increasing the Challenge: A Plan for Progressing Through the Exercises	195
	Studio-Based Pilates Programs	199
	Conclusion	199
	References	200
	Exercise Charts	201

Interesting textbook: Bulimia or Clean Up Your Diet

Algo mas que arroz con frijoles

Author: Lorena Drago

Included are a Latin American food dictionary, advice on handling holiday meals, and how to decipher spanish food labels!

More than 10 percent of Latin Americans suffer from diabetes, yet when it comes to effectively developing meal plans that fit the savory tastes and favorite foods of Latin American cultures, diabetes educators and people who suffer from diabetes have been at a loss¿until now.

Written in Spanish and English, it features new food pyramids and menu plans specifically designed for he Latin American palate from all over the Caribbean. Beyond Beans & Rice is a long-awaited resource for dietitian and people who want to manage their diabetes but don't want to sacrifice the mainstay of their cultural identity. Whether it's paella or carne guisada, this pioneering book shows Latin Americans with diabetes how they can easily design meal plans that fit into a healthy lifestyle without giving up taste or familiar staples.

Lorena Drago, M.S., R.D., C.D.N., C.D.E, a diabetes educator and consultant for more than 20 years, is the chair of the Hispanic Latino Specialty Practice Group of ADietA.