Diet Therapy Book

Magnet Therapy a Medical Dictionary Bibliography and Annotated Research Guide to Internet References or From the Kitchen to the Parlor

2009-12-05T18:47:00.000-08:00

Magnet Therapy - 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 magnet therapy. 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 magnet therapy.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.

Interesting book: True Professionalism or Introduction to Managerial Accounting

From the Kitchen to the Parlor: Language and Becoming in African American Women's Hair Care

Author: Lanita Jacobs Huey

When is hair "just hair" and when is it not "just hair"? Documenting the politics of African American women's hair, this multi-sited linguistic ethnography explores everyday interaction in beauty parlors, Internet discussions, comedy clubs, and other contexts to illuminate how and why hair matters in African American women's day-to-day experiences.

	Introduction: From the Kitchen to the Parlor	3
1	Negotiating Expert and Novice Identities through Client-stylist Interactions	17
2	"We Are Like Doctors": Socializing Cosmetologists into the Discourse of Science	29
3	A License to Touch: Cosmetology as a Divine Calling	47
4	Gender, Authenticity, and Hair in African American Stand-up Comedy	71
5	"BTW, How Do You Wear Your Hair?": Gender and Race in Computer-mediated Hair Debates	89
6	Constructing and Contesting Knowledge in Women's Cross-cultural Hair Testimonies	105
7	Critical Reflections on Language, Gender, and "Native" Anthropology	129
Appendix	Transcription Conventions	149
	Notes	151
	Bibliography	153
	Index	173

Rewired or Whats Wrong with Addiction

2009-12-04T14:36:00.000-08:00

Rewired: Youth Ministry in an Age of IM and MySpace

Author: Peggy Kendall

Do you know where your church's teens hang out? Chances are that they're hanging out virtual style. MySpace and IM have redefined how the typical teenager spends time with friends. And these technologies have important implications for today's youth leader. In this valuable resource from communication professor Peggy Kendall, find the answers to key questions: How do these technologies affect relationships and communication? What are the pros and cons of using this technologies in youth ministry? What practical skills are needed to integrate these technologies in ministry? Included in the book are: A summary of current research in reader-friendly terms, Real-life insights from teens who use IM and MySpace on a regular basis, Feedback and insight from youth pastors who use IM and MySpace in their ministry, Specific tips on IM and MySpace use.

About the Author:
Peggy Kendal is associate professor of communication studies at Bethel University

What's Wrong With Addiction?

Author: Helen Kean

"Keane's work is thoughtful and thought provoking and incorporates elements of medical history and philosophy."—Psychiatric Services

"A theoretically engaging exploration of the arbitrariness of the field of addiction studies."
—Robert Granfield, co-author of Coming Clean

We assume that there is something wrong with addiction. But how exactly is it bad to be an addict? What's Wrong with Addiction? explores the ways in which our views of addiction categorize certain ways of being as unnatural, diseased, and self-destructive, often working to reinforce existing social hierarchies. Under the rubric of addiction, pleasure and desire are demonized, while the addict is viewed as damaged and in need of physical and moral rectificaiton.

Keane examines the ambiguities in medical science's quest to construct addiction in chemical and biological terms, revealing the strains in the oppositions between disease and health, and addiction and normality. She demonstrates how these strains have become more insistent as the net of addiction has spread wider, moving beyond chemical substances to other problems of consumption and conduct such as compulsive eating and sex addiction. The book also critically examines the ideals of health, freedom, and happiness found in popular self-help literature, suggesting that it is the practices of self-surveillance and self-interrogation promoted in recovery guides which actually produce the inner self as an object of concern.

	Acknowledgements
	Introduction: What's Wrong with Addiction?	1
1	The Substance of Drugs	12
2	Reading the Signs of Disorder: Diagnosing Dependence	36
3	Further and Further from the Normal World: The Addicted Self	64
4	Smoking, Addiction and Time	89
5	Disorders of Eating and the Healthy Diet: How to Eat Well	110
6	Sex and Love Addiction: The Ethics and Erotics of Intimacy	137
7	The Recovery Habit	157
8	Conclusion	188
	Notes	193
	Bibliography	205
	Index	222

Loss of Self or Understanding Genetics

2009-12-03T10:25:00.000-08:00

Loss of Self

Author: Donna Cohen

A tremendous resource for all those grappling with Alzheimer's, including patients, families, caregivers, and professionals. This fully revised and updated edition provides the latest information on causes, preventative measures, treatments, drugs, and diagnosis. Everything related to the care of the affected person is addressed from cost to stress management. But The Loss of Self goes beyond the biological, medical, and social issues to explore the emotional challenges any person dealing with the disease will experience. The book helps families and patients deal with the terrible reality of this chronic, debilitating disease through the personal stories of others. These deeply moving case studies and anecdotes give hope, dignity, and ideas for solving even the most difficult problems such as sexuality, violence, abuse, family conflict, and death. The Loss of Self is the best book available not only for those suffering from the disease, but for family members wanting to understand how to help a relative and to meet their own needs over the long years of caring.

Oliver Sacks

Anyone at all involved with Alzheimer's...should read this indispensable book.

Michael Mullan

[A]n insightful resource for families and patients struggling with Alzheimer's ....an essential tool for patients, clinicians, and families.

Irving S. Wright

[T]he most useful source of practical guidelines for the general care of patients with Alzheimer's disease yet to be published.

Publishers Weekly

Despite greater public awareness and continued research, no cure for Alzeheimer's Disease has yet been found. However, Eisdorfer, president/chief executive officer of Montefiore Medical Center and professor of psychiatry and neurosciences at the Albert Einstein College of Medicine, and Cohen, a gerontologist also affiliated with Montefiore and Einstein College, believe that these accounts of how families have coped with the debilitating disease may help other afflicted families to better manage the lives of the patient and themselves. The authors advise readers on developing and implementing a comprehensive, affordable life care plan to handle both practical and emotional matters. They discuss the sensitive relationships between doctor, family and patient, and the need to consider the interests of individual family members. The selection of a nursing home and chapters on dying and the cost of care complete this compassionate and sensible guidebook. (February 24)

Library Journal

The authors offer timely and necessary advice for the families of the more than two million Americans facing various dementias. The book reflects state of the art information as well as the authors' extensive experience in assessment, treatment, and rehabilitation for dementia patients and their families. Included is practical information on ``what to do after the diagnosis, where to go for help, . . . how to care for the patient at home, when to institutionalize the patient.'' Drug information provided in the text and an appendix is particularly useful. The authors' insights and their personalized narrative make the book very readable. Although some information is duplicated elsewhere, this is the most succinctly informative and inclusive book on the topic to date. For public libraries and subject collections. Nancy B. Burrell, M.L.S., IBID Inc., Sarasota, Fla.

Booknews

In this update of the 1986 edition, Cohen (aging and mental health, U. of South Florida) and Eisdorfer (psychiatry, U. of Miami) interweave often poignant patient stories with discussion of Alzheimer issues from suspected causes, diagnosis, and treatment of the memory-robbing disease to coping tips for caregivers. Lists Internet resources, national and international Alzheimer organizations, and US federal and state agencies on aging. Annotation c. Book News, Inc., Portland, OR (booknews.com)

What People Are Saying

Michael Mullan
[A]n insightful resource for families and patients struggling with Alzheimer's ....an essential tool for patients, clinicians, and families.
— (Michael Mullan, M.D., Ph.D., Director, Roskamp Institute)

Understanding Genetics: A Primer for Couples and Families

Author: Angela Scheuerl

One in every 100 Americans is born with a serious genetic disorder, and more will face a disease with genetic components in their lifetime. In the past decade, fledgling genetic science has identified more than 4,000 diseases connected to genetic factors. Genetic doctors and testing have become relatively common. But what is genetics'? How do these doctors and their tests work, and what if anything can they change? Dr. Scheuerle walks us through this new field and explains the basics, detailing diseases and disordes that can present in each life stage: in infancy and childhood, in puberty and adolescence, and in adulthood as well as old age. The text addresses genetic issues that might be considered in pregnancy and pregnancy planning. Also discussed are prenatal testing procedures, and talking about genetic disease with children and teenagers.

You Arent Alone or Path of Healing

2009-12-02T06:13:00.000-08:00

You Aren't Alone: The Voices of Abortion

Author: Peggy Kirk

If you are considering an abortion, this book is for you. Read the stories of women and girls who have had abortions. Read about their lives and decisions. You may find a story similar to your own.

The intention is not to put a guilt trip on you, or hit you over the head with religion, or pass judgment on you. This book was written because of and for women who are in difficult situations.

The women who shared their stories are very brave. As you read about their lives you will laugh, cry, even get angry. Most of all, in reading these stories you may be better able to decide what is right for you. An abortion is a big step with life-long consequences.

In the author's experience as a marriage and family counselor, the loss of a baby in abortion causes post-abortion trauma in nearly every case. Abortion causes a permanent loss. It is because of that loss that serious problems begin to affect the lives of women who have had abortions.

There are alternatives to abortion. Thousands of loving couples who can't give birth themselves are praying daily for a woman to care enough to share her blessing of birth with them.

Others have been where you are at this moment. You are not alone.

1. "Maybe All I Have to Do Is Take a Pill"
2. "I Tried to Forget"
3. "It's Either It or Me!"
4. "Our World Was Falling Apart and Nobody Cared"
5. "They Said I Wouldn't Care"
6. "It's Going to Be Easy"
7. "My Husband Didn't Want Children"
8. "I Wish I Hadn't Done It!"
9. "I Couldn't Kill My Baby"
10. "Daddies Cry, Too"
11. "I'll Never Be a Grandma"
12. "Daddy and Mommy Love Me"
13. People Who Help
14. Medical Problems Related to Abortion
15. History of Abortifacients and Contraceptives
16. Ancient and Modern Abortifacients and Contraceptives

Glossary
Bibliography

New interesting book: Learning to Program with Alice or Next

Path of Healing: Finding Your Soul's Potential

Author: Challoner

Healings based on the holistic principle present in nature.

My Style My Place or Medicinal Herbs

2009-12-01T02:02:00.000-08:00

My Style, My Place

Author: Allyce King

Contains a bonus CD with 20 urban-trendy designs.

Features colorful hand-drawn graphics, and a witty and conversational writing style.

Me and My Place is for the young and hip, and the young and hip at heart. With humorous stories, easy-to-follow instructions and serious support for creativity and individuality, this book understands youthful sewers, and empowers today's younger sewers to create projects that fit their personality using sewing and embroidery machines. Readers will discover instructions for more than 30 quick do-it-yourself projects for the wardrobe and the home that the authors deem useful and completely not tacky. Sewers will undoubtedly discover new avenues for expressing their personality in this book.

Book about: Blue Highways or Beneath the Neon

Medicinal Herbs: A Complete Guide for North American Herb Growers

Author: Patricia Turcott

This is the one and only book you'll need to learn, enjoy, and fully master herb gardening.

Practical, easy to use, and engagingly written, this book takes you through all stages of herb cultivation and use:

• Includes USDA Zones 3-6
• Preparing the soil
• Starting and caring for seedlings
• Placement and garden design
• Theme gardens, from Native American to Shakespearean
• Caring for container gardens
• Using nature's helpers—bees, butterflies, and birds
• Processing herbs
• Herbal use in cooking, teas, scented and decorative crafts, cleaning products, homeopathic remedies, and hygiene and beauty care

Dispersed throughout (and indexed for easy reference) are over 80 practical recipes, from New England seafood seasoning and lemon mint tea to aphid spray and moth bags to cough syrup and lozenges. There are 75 profiles of herbal plants, each summarizing appearances and uses, as well as methods of cultivation, propagation, and harvest. Turcotte's specific advice will be most useful to gardeners in zones 3-6; however, her general information on planting, growing, and harvesting, along with the recipes and plant profiles, will interest herb growers throughout North America. 33 black & white photographs, appendixes, index.

John Barleycorn or Wild Hunger

2009-11-29T21:51:00.000-08:00

John Barleycorn

Author: Jack London

It all came to me one election day. It was on a warm California afternoon and I had ridden down into the Valley of the Moon from the ranch to the little village to vote Yes and No to a host of proposed amendments to the Constitution of the State of California.

Upton Sinclair

Assuredly one of the most useful, as well as one of the most entertaining books ever penned by a man.

Look this: Through the Kitchen Window or Southern Fried Yankee Cookbook

Wild Hunger: The Primal Roots of Modern Addiction

Author: Bruce Wilshir

This pioneering work explores why our culture is plagued by addictions--by giving serious attention to our genetic legacy from our hunter-gatherer ancestors.

The Journal of Addiction and Mental Health

Wild Hunger is every bit as literate and spiritually refreshing as Pincola Estes' Women Who Run with the Wolves and Thomas Moore's Care of the Soul, which topped the bestseller lists. Wilshire speaks to Everyman (and woman) about the nature of Nature to satisfy the primal wild hunger, banish addictive behavior, and extend the message that life is at its best without aNew York crutches.

Publishers Weekly

In this thoughtful, earnest examination of the roots of the addictive behaviors plaguing contemporary societies, Wilshire (Role Playing and Identity) makes an impassioned plea for rediscovering our primal need for ecstatic involvement with the world and other human beings. His conviction that addiction stems from ecstasy deprivation and an inability to access the regenerative sources inherent in nature is compelling, and many readers will identify with the feelings of emptiness and loneliness he blames on our dualistic culture, which, he says, fosters fragmented identities and prevents a holistic approach to life. Where primitive cultures had long-established ways of interpreting and integrating their experiences (myth, ritual, symbols), today's workaholic, alcoholic, media-bombarded humans, Wilshire maintains, have degraded substitutes and no rites of passage to help them. And, by violating themselves with addictive substances and beliefs (including the belief in all-powerful science), they further erode their own powers of renewal. In addition to putting a spotlight on addicts' denial of their basic needs, Wilshire attempts to reveal our limited understanding of the rituals we do partake in (for example, the use of drugs in shamanistic practices and the communal aspect of smoking). Although his scholarly tone and repetitive text may be off-putting to some readers, Wilshire's salient subject matter will speak to a wide audience, as will his location of salvation in the form of creative work and meaningful relationships.

Library Journal

Wilshire (philosophy, Rutgers Univ.) argues that addictive behaviors from smoking to overeating to alcoholism result from modern humanity's loss of ecstatic connection with nature and that society can only overcome these difficulties by cultivating nature, religion, and art. This book is not a systematic argument for this position but rather a compendium of autobiographical meditations (some of which do not seem to have any relationship to the rest of the book), literary quotations, and general musings. It does not offer individual treatment suggestions. Recommended only for larger academic libraries serving programs in addiction counseling or environmentalism.--Mary Ann Hughes, Neill P.L., Pullman, WA

Booknews

Wilshire (Philosophy, Rutgers University) traces the variety of addictions in modern affluent society to our genetic legacy from hunting-gathering ancestors and to the unique way people adapt to their environment through science and by creating art and cities. He suggests wilderness exploration in the arts, myths, and old ceremonies as remedies.

Parabola

Startling! Writing with passion and honesty, Wilshire shows that in addiction we participate in degenerative vicious circles that substitute for the regenerative cycles of nature.

The Journal of Addiction and Mental Health

What People Are Saying

Thomas Berry
Wilshire gives insight into the...pseudo-ecstasy of addiction...and how a new awakening can come about.

David Ehrenfeld
This book is absolutely on the cutting edge. After Wild Hunger it will be difficult to think of addiction as a purely medical-neurological problem.

	Prologue: Hunger for Ecstatic Connectedness
Pt. I	Nature's Regenerative Cycles	1
Ch. 1	Ecstasy Deprivation and Addictive "Remedies"	3
Ch. 2	Rediscovering Space, Time, Body, Self	29
Ch. 3	Circular Power Returning into Itself	47
Ch. 4	The Intimate Otherness of Body-Self's World: Addiction As Frightened Response	59
Pt. II	Addiction: Circular Power Short-Circuited	81
Ch. 5	The More Than Merely Human: Hunger to Belong	83
Ch. 6	Medical Materialism and the Fragmented Grasp of Addiction	95
Ch. 7	Possession, Addiction, Fragmentation: Is a Healing Community Possible?	123
Ch. 8	Smoking As Ritual, Smoking As Addiction	135
Ch. 9	Body, Nose, Viscera, Earth	149
Ch. 10	Art and Truth	169
Pt. III	Harmony with Nature	191
Ch. 11	Mother Nature: Circular Power Returning into Itself	193
Ch. 12	Technology As Ecstasy: How to Deal with It?	221
	Conclusion: The Awesome World	249
	Sources	261
	Acknowledgments	277
	Index	279
	About the Author	287

Yoga for Health or 50 Simple Ways to Live a Longer Life

2009-11-28T17:40:00.000-08:00

Yoga for Health

Author: Richard L Hittleman

This is more than a Yoga book, more than an exercise book, more than a nutrition guide, more than a cookbook. It is all three. And it presents the total way of life by America's foremost yoga instructor.

Book about: Eat like a Horse Drink like a Fish or Nostalgic Cooks

50 Simple Ways to Live a Longer Life: Everyday Techniques from the Forefront of Science

Author: Suzanne Bohan

In 2011, the first wave of the 76 million Baby Boomers will reach age 65, and one in three American adults will be senior citizens. Everyone wants to know how to live the healthiest and longest life.

50 Simple Ways to Live a Longer Life is an easy-to-comprehend resource packed with the most amazing health discoveries from the forefront of science. It leaves readers inspired to take active roles in extending their own lives and improving their own health.

Each chapter contains a different way to extend your life, plus a “Making It Real” section that tells readers what they specifically can do to achieve these benefits.

50 Simple Ways to Live a Longer Life offers fresh perspectives and intriguing information, even on those frequently covered topics like exercise and diet. This book is an affordable, easy-to-assimilate book that will help people add years and vigor to their life.

Everyones Guide To Cancer Therapy 4th Edition or Dont Drink the Water

2009-02-20T15:03:00.000-08:00

Everyone's Guide To Cancer Therapy: 4th Edition

Author: Margaret Tempero

Scientists may not have found a cure for cancer yet, but medical researchers have discovered plenty of ways to treat and manage the more than 200 varieties of this disease. In Everyone's Guide to Cancer Therapy, readers will learn the latest theories and practical information available in cancer treatment. Written in easy-to-understand text with instructive illustrations, the book outlines everything from getting second opinions to the role of sleep to what's available on the Internet. The editors have built their careers in cancer research and treatment, teaching and taking care of cancer patients. They also rely on assistance from a 140-member board of medical advisers and contributing authors who are top specialists in all fields of cancer research and treatment.Everyone's Guide to Cancer Therapy is a must-have volume for everyone who has cancer or cares about someone who does.

Go to: Super Soups or Hobby Farming

Don't Drink the Water: The Essential Guide to Our Contaminated Water and What You Can Do About It

Author: Lono Kahuna Kupua Hoala

The author brings you information you need to make intelligent decisions about the safety and treatment of your water. Don't Drink the Water also contains a complete resource guide to assist you in becoming active in one of the most important issues of our time. "This is the most up-to-date and readable work I've seen on the subject of contamination of our drinking water and how to protect yourself from it. Study the advice given in these pages and act on it." Andrew Weil, MD

Balance Magazine

Although A'o is a Kahuna from Hawaii, this is a refreshingly frank look at the state of our water from a scientific rather than a spiritual perspective. Although it looks at the water in the U.S., theres much to be learned here about our own water supply , at the links between water and health, at how you can improve the water you drink and how you can become active in fighting for change. Perhaps a bit detailed for many, well worth seeking out.

Overcoming Depression 3rd Edition or 100 Questions Answers about Your Childs Cancer

2009-02-19T10:51:00.000-08:00

Overcoming Depression, 3rd Edition

Author: Demitri Papolos

More than 20 million Americans will suffer an episode of depression or mania during their lifetimes, and one in five American families will feel its impact directly. For these families, Overcoming Depression is the essential resource. Since its first publication in 1987, it has become the book most often recommended by doctors to their depressed patients because it clearly and sympathetically presents state-of-the-art medical information and the solid, practical advice that patients and their families need to participate actively in diagnosis and treatment. Now featuring all-new data on the latest drugs, research, treatment, and medical insurance, it also includes a frank discussion of psychiatric therapy in the era of managed care.

100 Questions & Answers about Your Child's Cancer

Author: William L Carroll

This book is an invaluable resource for anyone coping with the physical and emotional turmoil of this frightening disease. t

Doody Review Services

Reviewer: Patricia D. Shearer, M.D., M.S (Ochsner Clinic Foundation)
Description: This is a handy guidebook written by a practicing pediatric oncologist and pediatric oncology social worker about childhood cancer. Its question and answer format is divided into sections dealing with the basics of the disease, diagnosis, treatment, side effects, treatment facilities, and adaptive issues.
Purpose: The purpose is to serve as a comprehensive resource for individuals affected by childhood cancer. It is intended to address issues that arise from diagnosis through completion of therapy and long-term follow-up.
Audience: The book is written especially for patients and parents (thus the title), but has wider appeal to providers and individuals interested in learning the practical aspects of pediatric oncology.
Features: The preface contains a strong endorsement by Dr. Gregory Reaman, Chairman of Children's Oncology Group. The authors present concise descriptions of tumor types, treatment modalities (including types of marrow and stem cell transplants), supportive care (such as antibiotics, transfusions, anti-emetics, reproductive issues, and nutrition), palliative care, psychosocial issues, and members of the team. A section on developmental milestones by age is an important addition. An appendix and glossary provide a list of resources and definition of unfamiliar terms, respectively. Comments from parents highlight the topics. "Black box" insertions facilitate grasp of salient points in each section. The omission of references contributes to the succinct answers the authors give to each question.
Assessment: This book is similar in format and content to Steen and Mirro's Childhood Cancer: A Handbook from St. Jude Children's Research Hospital (HarperCollins, 2000). Although this not the only book of its kind to address common questions about pediatric cancer, it is effective in conveying useful, up-to-date information to patients, family members, and providers.

Rating

3 Stars from Doody

Educating Yourself about Alcohol and Drugs or Women Living with Fibromyalgia

2009-02-18T06:39:00.000-08:00

Educating Yourself about Alcohol and Drugs: A People's Primer

Author: Marc Alan Schuckit

Dr. Schuckit - one of the world's leading authorities in the field of drug and alcohol abuse - empowers us to confront the myths, anxieties, and ignorance standing in the way of squarely assessing whether or not a problem exists. Drawing on a wealth of the most up-to-date research available, Dr. Schuckit provides the solid facts needed to answer the pressing questions an abuser must face: How do the various drugs of abuse work on the body and what dangers do they pose? What are the warning signs of a growing addiction? Where can help be found for devising the right strategy for recovery?

Booknews

A guide for people trying to decide if they or a loved one have a problem with drugs or alcohol and considering what might be done about it. The director of two treatment programs explains what drugs are; how they affect the brain; the medical, emotional, and social problems they can cause; and what resources are available to help users stop. An appendix reprints 28 articles that ran between 1988 and 1994 in the Drug Abuse & Alcoholism Newsletter, which the author edits. Annotation c. Book News, Inc., Portland, OR (booknews.com)

Interesting textbook: Candyfreak or The Savory Secrets Of Dodis Home Cooking

Women Living with Fibromyalgia

Author: Mari Skelly

Fibromyalgia has no known cause or cure and is impossible to detect through blood tests or other diagnostic techniques. Because it's so difficult to pinpoint or alleviate, fibromyalgia tends to cause guilt and shame in those who suffer from it. Barbara Keddy examines the experiences of 20 female sufferers, and also investigates the disease within larger societal contexts of gender, class, and race. By taking an already existing personality theory (the highly sensitive person) developed by Elaine Aron and relating this theory to a specific physical condition, the author emphasizes societal and family pressures on women to overextend themselves to the detriment of their health.

Angel Healing or Swimming for Total Fitness

2009-02-17T02:27:00.000-08:00

Angel Healing

Author: Claire Nahmad

Today, more and more people are in search of safe, alternative, holistic methods of healing body and soul—including communicating with the angels. This inspirational handbook can help them establish the connection. Author Claire Nahmad has seen instances of spontaneous healing in many of her angel workshops, and the conditions, implements, and rituals she presents here are those specifically requested by angelic intelligences to aid the therapeutic process. She describes how to direct angelic color rays through your hands and thought to receive their restorative energy; discusses the procedure for laying out a Crystal Healing Web; and shows how to create an angel altar and summon a specific angel. In addition, there’s a full range of prayers, invocations, and powerful guided meditations.

Acknowledgements     vii
The Angels of the Healing Art   Geoffrey Hodson     xi
Introduction     xiii
The Angel of the Pointing Hand     1
How to Contact the Healing Angels     20
The Seven Secret Healing Implements of the Soul     57
Raphael & his Company of Healing Angels     79
The Healer's Treasury     113
The Chakras     143
The Healing Power of the Angels     165
Crystal Healing Webs     193

Swimming for Total Fitness: A Progressive Aerobic Program

Author: Jane Katz

Swimming is one of the best, most enjoyable, and most effective forms of exercise available, and this is the classic guide for beginners and expert swimmers alike, completely revised and updated for the '90s.

B & W line drawings throughout.

Library Journal

Katz, an accomplished swimmer and educator, offers this update of her 1981 book of the same title ( LJ 3/15/81). She presents a graduated program to learning the basics of swimming, beginning with lessons for novice, intermediate, and advanced swimmers and progressing to demanding super workouts for the competitive swimmer. Within each level are ten detailed sublevels, plus variations, warm-ups and cool-downs, advice on physical problems, equipment, racing, and fitness. The treatment is comprehensive, clear, and detailed, though it could have benefited from more illustrations or photographs. Katz's book offers better coverage than Marianne Brems's Swim for Fitness (Chronicle, 1979), or Katherine Vaz and Chip Zempel's Swim Swim: A Complete Handbook for Fitness Swimmers ( LJ 5/1/86). This is essential for all public and academic library sports collections.-- Sandra Math, St. John's Univ. Lib., New York

Lifting the Veil of Mental Illness or Taking Time for Me

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

Lifting the Veil of Mental Illness

Author: William R Bento

Mental illnesses are too often seen only in abstract terms. In line with this, mainstream psychology, which seldom acknowledges the psyche or soul, relies increasingly on pharmaceutical treatment. In this unique approach to anthroposophical psychology, or "psychosophy," the author views imbalances of the human soul in an experiential and human way.

Basing his views on the work of Rudolf Steiner, Bento looks not only at the human body, soul and spirit, but also at the way the whole environment of physical phenomena, life forces and spirit beings affects individuals. Going well beyond our immediate surroundings, the author considers the cosmic effects of sun, planets and stars, offering a holistic view of the human soul.

About the author:
William R. Bento has worked within the fields of human development for over thirty years. He is a recognized pioneer and published author in Psychosophy (soul wisdom) and Astrosophy (star wisdom) and travels extensively as a speaker, teacher and consultant. He lives in Palo Alto, California.

Books about: Phase 2 Low Carb Recipes or Yoga in Modern India the Body between Science and Philosophy

Taking Time for Me: How Caregivers Can Effectively Deal with Stress

Author: Katherine L Karr

Family caregivers must often juggle their duties as parents, spouses, and employees while tending to the daily needs of a loved one who is elderly, chronically ill, or dying. As the rising cost of care forces many more people to respond to the needs of a family member, increasing numbers of primary care providers will become susceptible to anxiety, frustration, guilt, confusion, anger, emotional and physical fatigue, resentment, worry and depression, and other sources of pressure. Soon stress becomes an everyday occurrence that at times seems insurmountable. If those who care for the ill and the infirm are to remain effective, they must confront the reality of stress and their obligation, both to themselves and their loved ones, to take the time to find ways of relieving these pressures. In Taking Time for Me, Katherine L. Karr's insightful observations and suggestions - enhanced by compelling personal accounts of real care providers who are struggling with their own needs while tending to the needs of others - demonstrate that caregivers can overcome their personal conflicts and develop innovative ways of renewing their strength without jeopardizing the well-being of those who depend on them. From exercise regimens and support groups to recognizing the humor in everyday situations, this book can revitalize caregivers for the challenges ahead.

1	The Journey Begins	9
2	Don Holeman: The Importance of Exercise	19
3	The Case for Solidarity	29
4	Helen Sandstrom: Overcoming Worry and Depression	37
5	Taking Control of Stress	49
6	Bea Fyock: Respite Breaks - Nature as a Healing Force	61
7	Fighting Self-Pity	69
8	Lisa Lieberman: Caring for the Caregivers	79
9	Of Moles, Dead Ends, and Other Creative Adventures	89
l0	Marie Goodwin: Dealing with Guilt - "To Everything There Is a Season . . ."	99
11	Playing Away Cares	109
12	Sylvia Wilson: The Importance of Humor	117
13	Chicken Noodle Soup and Hot Chocolate with Marshmallows	125
14	Barbara Larsen: Spiritual Darkness and Light, and the Importance of Support Systems	133
15	Suffering	141
16	Donna Alfano: The Importance of Music and Inspirational Aids	147
17	The Final Integration	157
18	Doris Graffam: The Goodness of Life, and the Tears	165
	Epilogue	173
	Index	177

Showdown with Diabetes or Disease of Virgins

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

Showdown with Diabetes

Author: Deb Butterfield

A compelling personal account of living with diabetes from diagnosis to cure, with a comprehensive overview of the latest advances in treatment. Deb Butterfield was diagnosed with diabetes at the age of ten, in the days before blood glucose monitors. In Showdown with Diabetes she writes about the world of diabetes from within that world, telling the story of her life with diabetes, through progressive debilitation, until she was finally freed of restrictions and needles with a pancreas transplant. If you have diabetes this book will help you to know your options. For the families of people with diabetes and the medical professionals who care for them, it also offers a rare and frank insight into the life of a diabetic person beyond the day-to-day physical management of the disease. Going further than the clinical language of blood tests, diets, and insulin regimens, it shows diabetes as a force that molds a person's personality and profoundly shapes his or her life. Most important, Showdown with Diabetes is the first book about this disease to embrace the era of cures, and to urge its readers to reach beyond short-term coping strategies to find long-term solutions.

Publishers Weekly

Calling for a fundamental shift in the way diabetes is viewed, Butterfield, founder and director of the Insulin-Free World Federation, combines the story of her own harrowing personal battle with a critical look at the limitations of standard approaches and a review of the latest advances. Diagnosed in 1970 when she was only 10, she began to experience secondary complications when she was in her early 20s, despite her best efforts at managing her diabetes. The progression was steady: retinopathy, then neuropathy, which led to major problems in walking, and then kidney disease. In 1993, with her condition worsening, she underwent a kidney-pancreas transplant in hopes that the new pancreas would produce insulin. Although the procedure has a high success rate, her body rejected the new organs. A year later, however, a retransplant was successful, and since then Butterfield has been living a virtually normal existence, taking only small daily doses of immunosuppressives. Her mission now, spelled out in part two, is to disseminate information about therapeutic options and about the research into transplanting insulin-producing pancreatic islet cells that may one day provide a cure for diabetes. With diabetes treatments accounting for one in four Medicare dollars, her message is one for policy makers as well as for diabetics. (Aug.) Copyright 1999 Cahners Business Information.

Kirkus Reviews

Butterfield was diagnosed with diabetes at age 10; at age 34 she received a successful pancreas/kidney transplant, and was cured of the disease. Five years later, Butterfield takes only small daily oral doses of immunosuppressive drugs to prevent organ rejection, and she is the director of the Insulin-Free World Foundation, devoted to finding cures for diabetes. Here she first chronicles her own struggle with the disease and then offers similarly affected readers a thorough, up-to-date guide to current research and future possibilities for their own cures. Butterfield makes crystal clear from the outset that the burden of having diabetes is "grossly underestimated" by medical professionals and the general public. Butterfield rejects out of hand the standard establishment line (see Touchette, below) that careful disease management leads to healthy living. Despite her adhering religiously to her treatment regimen, "within a four-year period diabetes killed the nerves below my knees, caused bleeding in the back of my eyes, the amputation of part of a toe, a skin graft"—and that was before the kidney failure and heart attack that finally led to her transplant operation. As Butterfield points out, the focus of diabetes research has been management; her mission is to refocus onto finding cures. This is a forceful, eloquent, engrossing, and ultimately convincing argument.

Disease of Virgins: Green Sickness, Chlorosis and the Problems of Puberty

Author: Helen King

When does a young girl's behaviour become a disease?
In sixteenth-century Europe, the disease of virgins, or green sickness, was seen as a common disorder affecting young unmarried girls. Its symptoms included weakness, dietary disturbance, lack of menstruation and most significantly, a change in skin colour. Understanding of the condition turned puberty and virginity into medical problems, and proposed to cure them by bloodletting, diet, exercise, and marriage.
Helen King examines the origins and history of the disease, from its roots in the classical tradition to its extraordinary survival into the 1920s, despite changes in how the mechanisms of puberty and menstruation were understood, and enormous shifts in medical theories and technologies. From menstrual disturbance to eating disorders, from liver disease to blood disorder, the disease of virgins has been adjusted throughout its history to fit medical fashions. However, little changed in the underlying ideas about the female body, and the need toregulate the sexuality of young women.
This compelling study poses a number of questions about the nature of disease itself and the relationship between illness, body image and what we should call 'normal' behavior.

Back Rub Book or The Internet for Radiologists

2009-02-13T13:50:00.000-08:00

Back Rub Book

Author: Anne Kent Rush

Teaches the fine art of giving and receiving great back rubs that offers a respite from life's stresses and responsibilities. Hundreds of tailored backrubs to fit the mood and situation. Funky illustrations.

Look this: Computer Forensics and Cyber Crime or Economics of Monetary Union 7e

The Internet for Radiologists

Author: Amit Mehta

The latest volume in the popular "Internet for" series, this title serves as a guidebook to the Internet, but specifically for the radiology practice. The Internet and related technologies have had significant impact on the field of radiology, enabling the acceptance, installation and proliferation of adjunct technologies such as Picture Archiving Communication Systems (PACS); Teleradiology; Voice Recognition (VR) and Electronic Medical Records (EMR). With radiologic-specific websites now numbering in the thousands, more and more practitioners need clear guidance on understanding and navigating the Internet, whether for research, images, case material, or commercial purposes. This book fills this need with authoritative coverage of the general application of the Internet in medicine, radiology websites, teleradiology, electronic medical records and patient care. A bonus CD-ROM provides direct links to over 500 websites mentioned throughout the text.

Doody Review Services

Reviewer: Edward J Escott, M.D. (University of Colorado Health Sciences Center)
Description: This book is one in a series of subspecialty books about the Internet for physicians. It is a comprehensive primer covering all current aspects of computer related technologies that those in imaging will encounter today.
Purpose: The stated goal of this book is that it will "familiarize the reader with the technology behind the Internet and provide a basic understanding of what radiologists need to know to gain the most out of its potential offerings." As use of the Internet, PACS, the Web, and computers in general is integral to the radiologist today, a book introducing these technologies and their associated terminologies is a necessity, and a welcome addition to the radiology literature.
Audience: This book is written for anyone, regardless of their level of medical training, as it is a book about the Internet, networking, and related technology. It is meant for those working in radiology, and addresses issues specific to this field, such as PACS and Web teaching files, but the topics covered would be useful to anyone in any specialty wishing to gain an understanding of these subjects.
Features: This book serves as a very adequate primer and basic reference for all aspects of computer technology related to radiology. The book is divided into five parts, covering everything from the basics of the Internet, including information about firewalls, protocols, and networks, to the specifications to look for in a computer and the basic applications such as e-mail and Web browsers. Radiology specific topics, such as PACS, teleradiology, voice recognition, and Web teaching files are also discussed. Some of the topics covered, such as networks and Web design, have entire textbooks devoted to them, and their inclusion in this book serves mainly as an introduction. Likewise, the book provides an introduction to PACS, and explains the basic principles, components and terms, but would not give one all the knowledge needed to "implement a PACS" as stated on the back cover. A particularly valuable aspect of the book, and its largest section, is the extensive list of links (URLs) provided for various web resources such as education and universities, publications, and vendors. A nice component is the inclusion of a CD-ROM which contains all of these links, to allow easy navigation from the reader's computer. Because of the nature of the Web, some of the links are out of date, which is unavoidable. A nice touch would have been to include a Web site that would contain a constantly updated version of these links. Also included are an appendix with the ACR standards for Digital Image Data Management & Teleradiology and a glossary.
Assessment: This is a nice resource for those in the imaging field who would like to gain additional understanding of the basics of the computer related technologies used in radiology today. It is more of a primer than a comprehensive text on many of these topics, but it serves as a very adequate introduction.

Rating

3 Stars from Doody

The Rise of Viagra or Encyclopedia of Addictions and Addictive Behaviors

2009-02-12T09:38:00.000-08:00

The Rise of Viagra: How the Little Blue Pill Changed Sex in America

Author: Meika Lo

"The book is not a polemic but a deep and thoughtful examination of derivative problems not anticipated by Viagra's aggressive marketers. It is especially effective when placing the campaign to promote Viagra (a trade name) in the greater context of the medicalization of modern health care."
—Choice

"Meika Loe's core argument is that the unprecedented success of Viagra in America is not the result of an exciting scientific breakthrough bringing relief to the desperate or the dying. Rather, commercial interests have created a socially desirable but medically limited product-ironically, by denying the fundamentally social nature of sex. . . . The central argument gains pace throughout the book, becoming increasingly compelling as the ominous implications of Viagra for American society unfold."
—The New England Journal of Medicine

"This book is immensely readable and highly accessible to a nonscientific audience. The Rise of Viagra adds a valuable sociological perspective to the public discourse on sexuality, technology, and sexual performance—a dialogue that the drug itself helped to create."
—The Journal of the American Medical Association

"Loe delivers a smart, pointed analysis of the drug companies' phenomenally successful efforts to promote their goodies."
—Washington Post Book World

"Loe documents the discoveries and the hype that is Viagra's legacy-from physician Giles Brindley dropping his pants to show hundreds of colleagues his chemically induced erection in 1983 to Bob Dole's confessions. In the process, Loe challenges drug companies' definitions of normal sex and normalaging."
—Psychology Today

"The power of The Rise of Viagra lies in its clear observations of this fresh new process of disease creation. Many revealing and engaging quotes."
—British Medical Journal

"This book tells the...very human story of the origins and consequences of the first blockbuster sex drug. . . . [A] sober inquiry about a drug that has intoxicated much of America. It could not be more thought-provoking, or more timely."
—ForeWord

"Loe tells a fascinating and sometimes disturbing tale of products discovered before science understood why they worked, diseases expanded to the worried well and experts keeping cozy and often covert company with pharmaceutical companies."
—Library Journal

"Armed with sociological skill and a sense of humor, Loe . . . raises important issues, which her heavily documented research suggests are real, regarding America's 'quick-fix pill culture.'"
—Booklist, starred review

"This marvelous book offers penetrating insights about the most psychologically potent pill in history."
—Michael Kimmel, author of Manhood in America

" The Rise of Viagra provides a timely, highly original, ad compelling interrogation of the increasingly intimate (and troubled) relationship between sex and medicine in the Viagra era"
— Men and Masculinities

"[An] engaging account and trenchant critique of the powerful blue pill. Based on extensive research, and written with clarity, grace, and wit, The Rise of Viagra chronicles an incredible intertwining of bodies, pleasures, marketing savvy, and the undying quest for the medical fix."
—Steven Epstein, author of Impure Science: AIDS, Activism, and the Politics of Knowledge

"Meika Loe's book tells the story of Viagra with skill and verve. She brings to that tale a sharp eye, a fine ear, and just the right degree of irony."
—Daniel Callahan, author of What Price Better Health: Hazards of the Research Imperative

"A fine piece of contemporary history. The Rise of Viagra paints a thoughtful portrait, letting the reader decide whether the Viagra phenomenon is ultimately to be celebrated or rued."
—Katharine Greider, author of The Big Fix: How the Pharmaceutical Industry Rips Off American Consumers

"As companies like Pfizer change the very meaning of what it means to be human in the twenty-first century, we need scholars like Meika Loe to expose their actions. One of the most important books in the field."
—David Healy, author of Let Them Eat Prozac

Since its introduction in 1998, Viagra has launched a new kind of sexual revolution. Quickly becoming one of the most sought after drugs in history, the little blue pill created a sea change within the pharmaceutical industry—from how drugs could be marketed to the types of drugs put into development—as well as the culture at large. Impotency is no longer an embarrassing male secret; now it is called "erectile dysfunction," and is simply something to "ask your doctor" about. And over 16 million men have.

The Rise of Viagra is the first book to detail the history and the vast social implications of the Viagra phenomenon. Meika Loe argues that Viagra has changed what qualifies as normal sex in America. In the quick-fix, pill-for-everything culture that Viagra helped to create, erections can now be had by popping a pill, making sex on demand, regardless of age or infirmity, and, potentially, for the rest of one's life.

Drawing on interviews with men who take the drug, their wives, doctors and pharmacists as well as scientists and researchers in the field, this fascinating account provides an intimate history of the drug's effect on America. Loe also examines the quest for the female Viagra, the impact of the drug around the world, the introduction of new erection drugs, like Levitra and Cialis, and the rapid growth of the multi-billion dollar pharmaceutical industry.

This wide-ranging book explains how this medical breakthrough and cultural phenomenon have forever changed the meaning of sex in America.

Library Journal

This book's punning title clues us in to its focus: discourse relating to Viagra and the medicalization of sexual dysfunctions, first men's and later women's. Drawing heavily on academic theories, Loe (sociology & women's studies, Colgate Univ.) tells a fascinating and sometimes disturbing tale of products discovered before science understood why they worked, diseases expanded to the worried well, and experts keeping cozy and often covert company with pharmaceutical companies. The story starts with the invention of the "little blue pill" and then covers "penis-as-machine" messages, cautions about the new drug, and the search for a female equivalent. This is not sociology Loe does not give statistics of messages, opinions, or behavior. It's more an agenda-driven anthropology of how medicine, the pharmaceutical industry, journalists, and lay people have spoken and written about Viagra and sexual dysfunction and what that might mean about us. Says Loe, real people and their needs have been given short shrift by this discourse. Recommended for business, medical, and sex collections in academic and large public libraries. Martha Cornog, Philadelphia Copyright 2004 Reed Business Information.

Book review: The E Business Revolution and the New Economy or Fragmentation

Encyclopedia of Addictions and Addictive Behaviors

Author: Esther Gwinnell

The National Institute on Drug Abuse (NIDA) reports that there were nearly 1.7 million admissions to publicly funded substance abuse treatment programs in 2003. More than 20 percent of these admissions were for alcohol treatment, and of admissions related to illicit drug use, those involving marijuana and heroin were the most widespread. The facts make it clear that there is a major problem with substance abuse in the United States, but what is often overlooked is the crisis connected to less common addictions. Shopping, gambling, plastic surgery, weight loss, and food are all the object of addictions experienced by thousands of Americans.

The Encyclopedia of Addictions and Addictive Behaviors provides comprehensive coverage of addictive behaviors-their signs, symptoms, and causes-and discusses how to recognize and treat them. More than 300 entries provide an overview of common addictions and the treatments and therapies that can help sufferers cope with and recover from them.

With appendixes listing important organizations, state substance abuse offices, state controlled substances scheduling authorities, and state mental health agencies and illustrative tables of important statistics, in addition to a detailed bibliography, this is a comprehensive source on addictions and addictive behaviors.

Medical Etiology Assessment and Treatment of Chronic Fatigue and Malaise or Mantalk

2009-02-11T05:25:00.000-08:00

Medical Etiology, Assessment, and Treatment of Chronic Fatigue and Malaise: Clinical Differentiation and Intervention (Haworth Research Series on Malaise, Fatigue, and Debilitation)

Author: Roberto Patarca Montero

A handy reference guide to living with fatigue

Medical Etiology, Assessment, and Treatment of Chronic Fatigue and Malaise: Clinical Differentiation and Intervention is the single reference source you need for vital information on the fatiguing illnesses that affect more than 800,000 Americans. Written by one of the foremost experts in the field, the book is a comprehensive guide to the debilitating, and often misunderstood, phenomenon of fatigue, examining its multiple causes and treatments. Through a detailed history of chronic fatigue and a look at the factors that influence evaluation, diagnosis, and treatment, the book gives you immediate access to the answers you and your patients have been searching for.

Practical and easy-to-use,Medical Etiology, Assessment, and Treatment of Chronic Fatigue and Malaise: Clinical Differentiation and Intervention saves you the time and trouble of sorting through extensive research findings for the information you need on the many contexts and consequences of fatigue. The book examines how fatigue is defined and measured and how it relates to autoimmune diseases, cancer, neurological disease, and a variety of other pathologies. You'll also get immediate access to the latest related findings in cardiovascular medicine, epidemiology, infectious diseases, endocrinology, psychology, and psychiatry that served as the basis for research and therapeutic interventions.

Medical Etiology, Assessment, and Treatment of Chronic Fatigue and Malaise: Clinical Differentiation and Intervention provides valuable information on:

complicating factors in the diagnosis and treatment of fatigue
symptom distress and quality of life
body defense factors
fatigue perception and severity
chronic fatigue syndrome
fatigue and the environment
predisposed and perpetuating factors for chronic fatiguing illnesses
cytokines
endocrine factors
and much more!

Medical Etiology, Assessment, and Treatment of Chronic Fatigue and Malaise: Clinical Differentiation and Intervention also includes tables, figures, and references. This accessible reference guide is crucial for anyone suffering the effects of this baffling disorder and for the healthcare professionals they depend on.

What People Are Saying

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Byron Hyde, MD, Chairman, Nightingale Research Foundation, Ottawa, Ontario, Canada
I believe this book WILL BECOME THE REFERENCE TEXT FOR CFS FOR THE NEXT DECADE. Dr. Pataraca-Montero is a concise and lucid author. . . . Whether you are a patient, physician, or researcher, it will be impossible to open this book at any page without benefiting from his knowledgeable and balanced views. As in his previous book, there is an incredible and exhaustive bibliography that will be of incalculable benefit to any physician or researcher. Dr. Patarca-Montero focuses in on many of the areas of dispute surrounding CFS and gives lucid comprehensive clarifications and insights. It is a pleasure to read his unbiased, learned, and constructive views.

Mantalk: Tips from the Pros on Good Looks, Good Health, and Maintaining Your Competitive Edge

Author: Elliot W Jacobs

"MANTALK is the ultimate healthcare book for men, compiled by a prominent Park Avenue Plastic Surgeon, based in New York City. It is an all inclusive book of health related issues for men. Topics include what to get from a yearly physical, surgical and non-surgical anti-aging treatments for men, proper skin care and relevant information on skin cancer, tips on how to shave, proper hair care and what to do about the ""grays"", options for a perfect smile, a nutrition and fitness plan including a workout regimen, and new age health suggestions. Contributing editors include New York Times best-selling author, OZ Garcia, dentist to the stars, Mark Lowenberg, DDS, Howard Murad, MD (nationally known skin care expert and top author) and others. Foreward by Dr. Max Gomez, NBC."

Spirulina in Human Nutrition and Health or Religious Influences on Health and Well Being in the Elderly

2009-02-10T01:14:00.000-08:00

Spirulina in Human Nutrition and Health

Author: M E Gershwin

As the demand for functional foods continues to grow, spirulina, a cyanobacterial blue-green algae, is one of the most nutritionally-packed dietary supplements available. Scientists have linked spirulina to strengthening the immune system, supporting cardiovascular function, improving digestive health, enhancing detoxification, and reducing cancer risks. Edited by worldwide authorities in the field, The Use of Spirulina in Human Nutrition is the first book to provide an abundant literature review of the basic and clinical use of spirulina in human health, examining its production, distribution, toxicology, pharmacology, therapeutic utility, oxidative stress, neurobiology, and more.

Religious Influences on Health and Well-Being in the Elderly

Author: K Warner Schai

"What makes the book's approach so captivating is that each...chapter is written by a different researcher in the study of religion and health. These researchers are responsible for significant portions of the existing literature and methodologies found in this field today....The versatility of the book warrants special mention. It is effective as a survey of work that has already been done on this topic. At the same time, it serves as a wellspring of ideas for new research....This work makes a valuable contribution to the present understanding of research on religion and health. It also serves as a road map to help chart directions for future endeavors in the field."--Sociology of Religion

This volume focuses on the ways in which religious institutions, religious practices, and religious organizations impact the health and well-being of older persons. Topics examined include:

• the conceptualization and measurement of religion in late life
• the relationship between religious coping and possible stress reduction
• the role of forgiveness as an alternate mediator
• how social class, gender, and race can influence the specific effect of religion and religious institutions in a diverse aging society
Contributors include L. Chatters, K. Ferraro, L. K. George, E. Idler, S. McFadden, and K. Meador.

1	An introduction to research on religion, aging, and health : exploring new prospects and key challenges	1
2	Religious observance and health : theory and research	20
	Commentary : religion and health : a European perspective	44
	Commentary : observing religion and health	59
3	Prayer, love, and transcendence : an epidemiologic perspective	69
	Commentary : next steps in understanding the prayer/health connection	96
	Commentary : prayer and the elderly : exploring a "gerontological mystery"	104
4	Empirical advances in the psychology of religion and coping	114
	Commentary : religious coping in later life	141
	Commentary : religion, coping, and health	152
5	Religion, foregiveness, and adjustment in older adulthood	163
	Commentary : unforgiveness, forgiveness, religion, and health during aging	187
	Commentary : multiple forms of forgiveness and their relationships with aging and religion	202
6	Race and ethnicity in religion and health	215
	Commentary : race and SES differences in the relationship between religion and health	238
7	Religion and health in life course perspective	246

Learning to Dance with the Dragonfly or Diet Step 20 Grams 20 Minutes for Women Only

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

Learning to Dance with the Dragonfly: Healing Lessons of Nature

Author: Holly N Fordyc

On a beautiful spring day Holly N. Fordyce received devastating news: A recent biopsy revealed she had breast cancer. Her physical healing began almost immediately with the usual medical treatment and alternative medicines, but fixing the spiritual damage to her soul and dealing with the ensuing anger, hurt, and fear was more complex.

Fordyce, a clinical social worker in private practice, discovered the only way to claim her life and stand in her own truth in the present was to journey past the darkness. Through writing, photography, and her passion for nature, Fordyce was able to come to terms with a life-threatening illness and begin the healing process. She writes about her self-exploration in a heart-felt new book, Learning to Dance With the Dragonfly: Healing Lessons of Nature. In this collection of journal entries, essays, and poems-highlighted with dazzling, color photographs-Fordyce shares her innermost thoughts, hopes, and fears.

"On this bright Tuesday afternoon when the light was so blue it hurt your eyes to look at it, I no longer felt comfortable in my own skin," she says of the day she discovered she had a life-threatening illness. "My body had betrayed me and now felt alien and threatening. The tenuous sense of control I'd once known dropped off like an old coat. This magical month when I live in my garden and dig in the earth, loving its moist raw fragrance, when I plant seeds filled with surprise for the months to come, when I'm surrounded by birdsong wild as a symphony, became a backdrop to terror."

The titles of the essays and poems themselves-such as "A Transformation Begins," "I Am," "Coming to Terms," and "When I Don't Feel So Much Like Me"-offer insight into the author's journey and inspiration for others trying to cope with life-threatening situations. She writes extensively about self-acceptance and the fragility of her connection to life. With honesty and openness, the author adds an eloquent voice to those who have conquered their own difficulties and become stronger for them.

Her poems, exuberant photographs, and gentle warmth invite the reader into that deeply centered place where each of us can experience passion, the power of healing, and the strength to move with the relentless unknowns of life.

Fordyce shares her writings and photographs in this 198 page hardcover book as a way to say to others you are not alone: "I hope my experience with the healing qualities of nature can be of help to others."

Learning to Dance with the Dragonfly is a highly passionate read as well as a cogent reminder of the lessons to be learned on the path to healing.

THE MIDDLESEX BEAT - Elizabeth Renomeron

When Holly N. Fordyce was diagnosed with breast cancer in 1993, it was a rude jolt from a comfortable life. After treatment succeeded and she was declared cancer free, the fear that the tumor might come back took over her thoughts. Stifled by this constant worry and angered by the betrayal of her body, she felt lost over how to continue with daily life. As she remembers, "I was terrified, and I didn't know what to do with that." Her journey on the road to emotional recovery began on a particularly bad day a few years later when, while searching for some way to escape her nagging fears, she noticed a group of cardinals congregating by her window. It was a sight that provided her with the first stepping stone - the recognition of a bigger world that extended beyond the realm of cancer: nature. This recognition led to a flurry of journaling and creativity, as she explored her brush with mortality through journal entries, essays, poems, and photography.

Fordyce, who works as a clinical social worker in private practice, had previously only considered these creative outlets to be occasional hobbies. Now, she was driven by the need to express herself. Her creativity was fed by her connection with nature. On walks with her golden retriever Rosie along the cranberry bog near her home in Carlisle, Fordyce took new notice of such simple things as the flow of wind through flowers and the flight of herons across a frozen meadow. She came to realize that "We're connected with everything, with all the little creatures out there, and somehow that's comforting to know."

Fordyce chronicles her journey in her book, Learning to Dance with the Dragonfly: Healing Lessons of Nature (Dancing Dragonfly Press). The book is a compilation of journal entries that cover one year, as the reader follows the writer's thoughts through the seasons. Interspersed are essays and poems inspired by the nature scenes that she details in her journal. After noting the caress of a light breeze on an unusually warm March day, Fordyce ponders, in the essay "Thoughts on the Wind," the duality of the wind: how it can be destructive in the form of tornadoes, yet comforting. She explains, "When the first gentle wind of spring whispers confidences in my ear and riffles my hair like a lover, my heart skips and I fly with the bellsong of a bobolink on its invisible currents." This essay is followed by the poem "Wind in the Leaves," in which a child ponders the movement of trees.

Color photographs bring to life the moments Fordyce describes, from dragonflies precariously perched on flowers to the palpable shiver of a bird resting on a snow-covered tree. These varied components are combined to fully express her coming to terms with her condition. She says that, "It wasn't an epiphany, but over time, connect-ing with nature and getting involved with the photography, the writing, and dealing with my feelings, but also getting outside myself, had a transforming effect." Fordyce's connection with nature is best exemplified in her description of dragonflies. As she struggled to adapt to the new life that the diagnosis had forced upon her, she recognized that dragonflies possessed two qualities that were essential to her healing process: "Transformation. Dragonflies go through several stages of development that can take years. The other is the notion of adaptability . . . They've adapted to all different kinds of environments, and they still do," she explains. "So the ability to make change and to adapt to change was important to me." From nature, she learned about the struggle to survive, a challenge which all creatures face, and about the unflagging persistence of the spirit, whether it be of man or beast.

Although dealing with a cancer diagnosis can be an emotional rollercoaster that may be difficult to share with others, Fordyce feels that relating her experience may help those who are struggling with illness or with life in general. She says that although it's not a how-to book on survival, the lessons she learned from nature may help others to forget their nagging thoughts by living in the moment, whether by watching a humming-bird navigate a safe landing or by celebrating a friend's birthday. The book is the product of what her diagnosis led her to realize: life is short. We should listen to what Fordyce describes in one of her poems as the wisdom passed on to her while she was "Dancing With the Dragonfly": "The dragonfly said dance. She lit on my finger/ Breathe the earth's blue air and dance."

Midwest Book Review

Written by breast cancer survivor and professional social worker Holly Fordyce, Learning To Dance With The Dragonfly: Healing Lessons Of Nature is a contemplative and inspirational collection of essays, spiritual meditations, brilliant color photographs, and profound day-by-day insights into the wonder and beauty of the natural world. A moving and immersive reading experience, Learning To Dance With The Dragonfly is a original and unique reading experience that will linger in the mind long after the book is finished and placed back upon the shelf.

Library Journal

A clinical social worker, Fordyce was stung by her breast cancer diagnosis at age 53. Though her treatment went well, she remained bitter, angry, and fearful. And years of "readjustment" ("I'm a slow learner") still hadn't brought her peace or understanding of where life had taken her. Then her love of nature became a focus for "the search for my spirit." As in Heather Remoff's February Light, a seasonal journey through ovarian cancer, Fordyce's book features essays, poems, and a monthly journal, along with her beautiful four-color photographs of the landscape and creatures comprising her world. Among her observations of dragonfly and dune, bird and bog, she discusses her breast cancer as various anniversaries are noted. She is no Pollyanna: "I'm to think of breast cancer as a chronic, life-threatening illness, and this knowledge fuels black moods . Hope and fear coexist and are mixed with a teaspoon of denial, a pinch of panic and an insistent voice commanding me to make my days meaningful." Fordyce's observations are enticingly written, her vision intoxicating. Highly recommended for anyone who needs to regain a footing in life. Copyright 2003 Reed Business Information.

Go to: 23rd Precinct or The Nature and Origins of Mass Opinion

Diet-Step 20 Grams/20 Minutes for Women Only!: The Doctor's Easy 2-Step Quick Weight Loss and Fitness Plan

Author: Fred A A Stutman

Step 1 -- The unique Diet-Step Plan features a quick weight loss program, utilizing an easy to follow healthy diet. This plan is based on Dr. Stutman's trademarked, secret weight-loss formula (20 Grams Fat/20 Grams Fiber) developed exclusively for women. There are no calories or grams of carbohydrates to count, no special menus to prepare and no yucky protein shakes to gag on. Weight loss is fast, safe, easy and permanent, without all of the health risks associated with low-carbohydrate, high-fat diets.

Step 2 -- The Fit-Step Plan features a 20-minute aerobic exercise-walking program combined with strength training exercises for complete cardiovascular fitness. This plan provides you with boundless energy while keeping you fit and trim, without strenuous back-breaking exercises. You will look younger, feel better and live longer. This plan will shape your body beautifully (tight abs/trim thighs/firm buns) as you build strong bones and muscles.

Dreams Symbols and Homeopathy or The Whats Happening to My Body Book for Girls

2009-02-07T16:50:00.000-08:00

Dreams, Symbols, and Homeopathy: Archetypal Dimensions of Healing

Author: Jane Cicchetti

In understanding such things as the role of the shadow in healing, the relationship between the ego and the transpersonal self, and the application of dream analysis, medical practitioners can better address present day health challenges. Included are client interview techniques, natural remedies, and a bibliography and glossary of Jungian terms.

Interesting textbook: Supermarket Confidential or Brooks Shaw and Sons Old Country Store Cookbook

The ''What's Happening to My Body'' Book for Girls

Author: Lynda Madaras

The bestselling guides for preteens and teens updated with a brand-new look.

The Madaras growing-up guides are acknowledged by parents, educators, librarians, and doctors for their unique, nonthreatening style, excellent organization, and thorough coverage of both the physical and emotional issues surrounding puberty and adolescence. And kids love them too! As one fan wrote, "Dear Lynda, I can't believe that you, a mom, knew all this stuff!"

"What's Happening to My Body?" for Girls features detailed coverage, in age-appropriate language, of the body's changing size and shape, the growth spurt, the reproductive organs, the menstrual cycle, romantic and sexual feelings, puberty in the opposite sex, and much more. Includes a comprehensive resource section and line drawings. For ages 10 and up.

The new editions feature:
• Fresh new cover design for series
• Entirely redesigned interiors with new illustrations
• Uniform trim sizes for display
• New author introductions
• Updated resource sections and content
• 50 black-and-white drawings

If You Want What We Have or Anxiety and Depression

2009-02-06T06:32:00.000-08:00

If You Want What We Have: Sponsorship Meditations

Author: Joan Larkin

Written as conversations between sponsor and sponsee, these daily meditations explore the concerns, dilemmas, and struggles involved every day in recovery. Provides insights for sponsors on mutual trust, compassion, and what is important in recovery.

Interesting book: Microeconomics or Technology and the Pursuit of Economic Growth

Anxiety and Depression: A Natural Approach

Author: Shirley Trickett

Written in a clear and compassionate style, Anxiety and Depression: A Natural Approach puts the reader - not the drugs - in control. This second edition has been fully updated with the latest medical information and the newest alternative treatments, including herbal remedies, nutritional therapies, and meditation techniques.

Cosmetic and Drug Microbiology or Poor Families in Americas Health Care Crisis

2009-02-05T02:20:00.000-08:00

Cosmetic and Drug Microbiology, Vol. 31

Author: Donald S Orth

This reference reviews many principles and practices of microbiology in the cosmetic industry to address globalization of products. Supplying chapters from leading authorities around the world, this guide highlights emerging issues in nanotechnology, governmental regulation, and efficacy testing, as well as demonstrates the impact of microbiological testing in clinical studies.

Booknews

This reference covers the impact microbiology has on personal care products. Many of these products owe their existence to their effectiveness in treating a variety of conditions including acne, athlete's foot, body odor, halitosis, and others, all caused by the action of microorganisms. Another consideration is the potential negative effect of bacteria on cosmetic products resulting in spoilage and contamination. The volume discusses microbial growth in products and methods for controlling it; microbial growth in the manufacturing environment; principles of preservation; and injury and survival strategies of microorganisms. Preservative efficacy testing, compliance to good manufacturing practices, a review of government regulations affecting OTC drug products that relieve conditions caused by microorganisms, and the impact of the Food, Drug, and Cosmetic Act are also discussed. Annotation c. Book News, Inc., Portland, OR (booknews.com)

1	Introduction	1
2	A history of cosmetic microbiology in the United States	11
3	A history of pharmaceutical preservation in the United Kingdom	23
4	A history of cosmetic and drug microbiology in Japan	43
5	Factors in selecting and testing preservatives in product formulations	57
6	Preservative efficacy testing during formula development and stability testing	109
7	Introduction to the preservation of makeup type products	123
8	Risk factor assessment of anhydrous/atypical cosmetic products	133
9	Global preservative systems	143
10	Safety and toxicological properties of preservatives	153
11	Hurdle technology for cosmetic and drug preservation	163
12	Cosmetic preservation using enzymes	185
13	Plant products as antimicrobial agents	205
14	Microbiological limit testing : microbial specifications for finished products	233
15	Raw material and water microbial bioburden	243
16	Nanotechnology : tools microbiologists can use to refine their research and become nanobiologists	271
17	Microbiology of the skin	295
18	Microbiological testing during clinical trials	315
19	Evolution of cosmetic microbiology beyond agar plating	327
20	New developments and opportunities in cosmetic microbiology	345

Book about: Quick and Healthy or Meaningful Exchanges for People with Autism

Poor Families in America's Health Care Crisis

Author: Ronald J Angel

Poor Families in America's Health Care Crisis examines the implications of the fragmented and two-tiered health insurance system in the United States for the health care access of low-income families. For a large fraction of Americans their jobs do not provide health insurance or other benefits and although government programs are available for children, adults without private health care coverage have few options. Detailed ethnographic and survey data from selected low-income neighborhoods in Boston, Chicago, and San Antonio document the lapses in medical coverage that poor families experience and reveal the extent of untreated medical conditions, delayed treatment, medical indebtedness, and irregular health care that women and children suffer as a result. Extensive poverty, the increasing proportion of minority households, and the growing dependence on insecure service sector work all influence access to health care for families at the economic margin.

Balance on the Ball or The Jerusalem Diet

2009-02-03T22:09:00.000-08:00

Balance on the Ball: Exercises Inspired by the Teachings of Joseph Pilates

Author: Elisabeth Crawford

Balance on the Ball is a guide to stability ball exercises using the Pilates principles of core control and stabilization. Over 100 exercises are illustrated, each offering modifications and/or advanced variations, a list of muscle groups used, and helpful tips to maintain correct alignment and form. The degree of difficulty for each exercise is indicated, and suggested workouts are included for beginner, intermediate, and advanced levels.

Interesting book: Spirit Science and Health or High Triglycerides

The Jerusalem Diet: The One-Day Approach to Reach Your Ideal Weight--and Stay There

Author: Ted Haggard

The Jerusalem Diet is a remarkably simple and flexible plan that will transform your perspective on food, diets, and health. You'll rediscover how to relax and enjoy life, moving steadily toward your ideal weight while still taking pleasure in the foods you love.

SIMPLE: No expensive foods, supplements, or exercise equipment required. All you need is a good digital scale, a calendar, some basic food items available at any grocery store, and a willingness to "lighten up" physically, spiritually, and emotionally.

GUILT-FREE: This easy-to-follow plan frees you to stop counting calories, agonizing over menu choices, and pursuing extreme exercise programs. Instead, you'll learn how to lose weight while still eating the foods you love and enjoying life to the fullest.

LIFE-CHANGING: The Jerusalem Diet reenergizes not only your body but also your outlook on life. As you move toward your ideal weight -- one day at a time, one pound at a time -- you will feel better, look better, and live better.

Developed by a busy pastor who loves food and admits to a lack of self-control when it comes to eating, The Jerusalem Diet is designed to work for anyone who can manage to stay on a diet for just 24 hours. If you want to shed pounds and keep them off -- without starvation, deprivation, or frustration -- this is the plan you've been waiting for.

The Checklist or Salud

2009-02-02T17:57:00.000-08:00

The Checklist: What You and Your Family Need to Know to Prevent Disease and Live a Long and Healthy Life

Author: Manny Alvarez

In the tradition of YOU The Owner's Manual, The Checklist is organized as a guide to help individuals and families take the right precautions, at the right time in their lives, to avoid the most common health pitfalls and illnesses, and put them on the path to a vigorous and sound lifestyle.

Each decade in a person's life introduces new risks not seen in their previous ten years. A health plan must be tailor-made to fit a body as it matures decade to decade. Dr. Manny's friendly, easy explanations and simple maintenance breakdowns show people how to act preventively and proactively, without unnecessary fears or reliance on the abundance of outdated, counterproductive health myths. Dr. Manny's mission is to aid readers in their pursuit of living a healthy and long life, and to help close the door on future life-threatening illnesses using proven, sound medical knowledge.

Library Journal

Alvarez, the senior medical contributor for Fox News, presents a unique handbook of diseases and health risks within chronological "decades." Each chapter incorporates relevant, age-related precautions with an accompanying short checklist of recommended medical tests. Alvarez's somewhat chatty, engaging, and encouraging approach works in addressing most of the normal range of age-appropriate health concerns (e.g., prenatal development and migraines in the twenties; urinary diseases in the thirties). Violence, safety, environmental, workplace, and alternative medicine issues are given little or no coverage. Complex medical terms are often not defined in context; a glossary is not included. A somewhat helpful appendix briefly describes common medical tests that are mentioned at the end of chapters; an index would have been useful. The unannotated alphabetical resource list is virtually useless. Although intended as a preventive guide for the whole family, conditions are unevenly covered. While no similar handbooks are currently available, The Checklist is recommended with reservations only for medium to large public libraries as well as consumer health collections.-Janice Flahiff, Univ. of Toledo Health Science Campus Lib. Copyright 2006 Reed Business Information.

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Salud: Guia para la salud integral de la mujer Latina

Author: Jane L Delgado

Salud está basado en el trabajo de aquellos proveedores de servicios de salud que durante décadas investigaron las singulares necesidades del cuidado de la salud de las mujeres hispanas. Las latinas encontrarán aquí la información más reciente y además consejos sobre la salud integral, el resultado de los avances científicos al igual que el fruto de experiencias personales de muchas latinas. Compilado por una defensora del cuidado de la salud de las mujeres y bajo la acreditada orientación de la Iniciativa Nacional para la Salud de las Mujeres Hispanas, Salud responde con gran sensibilidad a las inquietudes de las mujeres latinas en todos los aspectos: fisiológicos, culturales o espirituales. Este recurso esencial para las mujeres latinas trata de asuntos como:

Cómo ser una mejor consumidora de los servicios de salud
Cómo las tradiciones espirituales y religiosas afectan el modo en que las latinas ven su salud
La prevención y el tratamiento de las enfermedades más comunes que afectan a las latinas tales como la diabetes, el cáncer cervical y la depresión
La sexualidad y la salud reproductiva desde la perspectiva de la mujer latina
Los papeles esenciales que la dieta y el estilo de vida que juegan en la prevención de los problemas de salud

Publishers Weekly

First published in 1997, Salud remains one of the most comprehensive health manuals available for Hispanic women, satisfying the medical community's urgent need to address the concerns of Latinas in this country. Delgado is a familiar figure to millions nationwide as a frequent commentator in national media and as the president and CEO of the National Alliance for Hispanic Health, the country's largest network of Hispanic health providers. Practical, empowering, and engaging, this updated manual is designed to help Latinas become smarter consumers and benefit from health advantages that can enable them to live longer lives. Blending an accessible standard Spanish with true-life health stories that touch upon cultural myths and taboos, Delgado covers a wide range of topics in four sections. "Being a Latina" discusses the important role that the family and sense of community can play in Latinas' well-being and provides useful recommendations for choosing the best health plan, treatment, and doctor. The second section, "Being a Woman," analyzes female health issues such as fertility, sexuality, menopause, and pregnancy from a Hispanic perspective. In "Diseases," Delgado explains many of the ailments that affect the Latino community such as HIV/AIDS, cancer, alcoholism, sexually transmitted diseases, and diabetes. Finally, in "To Live Well" she highlights useful diets, exercise routines, and medicines and guides Latinas on how to take care of their seniors. Although the book could have had a clearer layout for those who just want to skim or skip sections, the illustrations, advice boxes, and chapter summaries do allow for a quick read. Delgado also provides a list of bibliographical resources and organizations that work on the issues covered, at the end of each chapter. Unfortunately, Delgado assumes that all her audience has access to health benefits when the sad reality is that many Hispanic immigrants lack the money or the proper legal documents to seek treatment. Nonetheless, there is little available literature on this subject that is as well suited to the needs of this audience. Since other available guides for Hispanic women tend to focus on childrearing and pregnancy, Salud is the most comprehensive guide by and for Latinas. Highly recommended for public libraries and bookstores serving Hispanic communities. Carmen Ospina, "Criticas" Copyright 2002 Cahners Business Information.

Quit Before You Know It or Do It Yourself Shiatsu

2009-02-01T13:45:00.000-08:00

Quit Before You Know It: The Stress-Free, Guilt-Free Way to Stop Smoking -- By Planning Your Relapses

Author: Sandra Rutter

A breakthrough plan to quit smoking—one "slip" at a time.

Most smokers approach quitting with a "forever" mindset. Yet psychologist Sandra Rutter, Ph. D. , says this "quit forever" approach is doomed from the start because it creates unnecessary anxiety and eventually sets up the big fall. For too many smokers, having one puff after "quitting forever" signals defeat and re-ignites the familiar give-up, light-up cycle. Rutter offers a better way. Slips are not only expected as part of Rutter's Quit Before You Know It plan. They're scheduled. This breakthrough method takes the stress out of trying to quit because it removes the prospect of failure. Relapses are methodically planned until abstinence is achievable. Finally, here is a stress-free, guilt-free, effective, inexpensive, and convenient way to stop smoking—one scheduled slip at a time. In Quit Before You Know It, Rutter presents her step-by-step smoking cessation plan along with tips for overcoming common roadblocks to success, such as boredom, overeating, loneliness, being around smokers, and suffering from depression or anxiety.

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Do-It-Yourself Shiatsu: How to Perform the Ancient Japanese Art of Acupressure

Author: Wataru Ohashi

Agrowing number of Americans are discovering the pleasurable and therapeutic uses of shiatsu, a Japanese method of acupressure. In Do-It-Yourself Shiatsu, Ohashi, one of the most knowledgeable and well known U.S.-based shiatsu experts, offers step-by-step instruction on how to perform shiatsu at home. Ohashi, who has taught and practiced shiatsu for more than thirty years, focuses on the common discomforts faced here in the West. He provides clear explanations of all technical terms and helpful photographs throughout to illustrate shiatsu techniques and locations of pressure points. Also included are explanations of special shiatsu exercises, designed to keep energy flowing through the body, and a new preface by the author.

How to Survive Your Hospital Stay or Healthy Dependency

2009-01-31T09:33:00.000-08:00

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.

	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

2009-01-30T05:21:00.000-08:00

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

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

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

2009-01-29T01:09:00.000-08:00

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.

	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

2009-01-27T20:58:00.000-08:00

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

2009-01-26T16:46:00.000-08:00

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.

	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

2009-01-25T12:34:00.000-08:00

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.

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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

2009-01-24T08:20:00.000-08:00

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.

	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

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

^ 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.

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

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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

2009-01-21T23:57:00.000-08:00

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.

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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.

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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)

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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

2009-01-20T19:45:00.000-08:00

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

Author: Wedding Planners

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

2009-01-18T09:39:00.000-08:00

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

2009-01-17T22:28:00.000-08:00

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.

Library Journal

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.

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

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

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)

Library Journal

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.

School Library Journal

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

2009-01-17T01:05:00.000-08:00

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

2009-01-16T15:54:00.000-08:00

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.

Booknews

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

2009-01-16T04:42:00.000-08:00

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.

	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.

Booknews

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)

Internet Book Watch

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

2009-01-15T18:26:00.000-08:00

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.

Go to: Freezing Effects on Food Quality or Revolution at the Table

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.

	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

2009-01-15T09:14:00.000-08:00

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.

Library Journal

Look this: The New Menopause Book or Food Allergy Survival Guide

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.

Library Journal

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

2009-01-14T21:02:00.000-08:00

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.

	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.

The Complete Guide to Vitamins Herbs and Supplements or The Boy Who Couldnt Stop Washing

2009-01-14T10:51:00.000-08:00

The Complete Guide to Vitamins, Herbs, and Supplements: The Holistic Path to Good Health

Author: Winifred Conkling

The Natural Way to Wellness

Find essential information on hundreds of vitamins, herbs, and supplements --

What will VITAMIN E help cure and how much should I take?

Vitamin E can help prevent heart disease and treat acne. Adults should take 100 to 400 IU of natural vitamin E daily.

Find vitamin, herb, and supplement treatments for hundreds of conditions!

Experiencing migraines? See MAGNESIUM:

There is considerable evidence that low magnesium levels trigger both migraine and tension headaches. Take 250 to 400 milligrams three times daily.

Learn about possible interactions with your prescription drugs!

Taking ST. JOHN'S WORT for depression?

It may interfere with amphetamines, diet pills, nasal decongestants, or allergy medications, causing nausea or high blood pressure.

Here is your comprehensive, portable, one-step guide to all over-thecounter vitamins, herbs, and supplements currently available -- an easy-to-use alphabetical listing that includes valuable information on the most effective forms of each supplement, the nutrient's food source and proper dosage, as well as signs of deficiency, safe use, and possible side effects.

New interesting book: On Human Rights or Social Policy and Social Programs

The Boy Who Couldn't Stop Washing: The Experience and Treatment of Obesessive-Compulsive Disorder

Author: Judith L Rapoport

All of these people are suffering from obsessive-compulsive disorder (OCD), an emotionally crippling disease that afflicts up to six million Americans. Sufferers are powerless to stop petty thoughts and pointless rituals - cleaning, counting, avoiding, checking - which they repeat over and over until they feel they have "gotten it right." In this landmark study, a distinguished psychiatrist and expert on OCD recounts the extraordinary experiences of dozens of her patients, many of whom speak in their own words, and explores the successes of new and existing treatments. The Boy Who Couldn't Stop Washing offers new hope for OCD patients and their families. This important book is for everybody who is fascinated by the workings of the human mind.

Publishers Weekly

Obsessive-compulsive disorder (OCD) is a psychiatric disease that afflicts approximately four million Americans with a need to perform complex, pointless rituals, or to be completely preoccupied with petty thoughts. ``Casebook, shocking report and support tool all in one, this excellent volume is highly readable and free of jargon,'' reported PW . (Jan.)

	Acknowledgments	vii
	Introduction	1
Part I	The Patients Speak: Parents
1	The Auto Accident That Never was	21
2	Rituals and Contaminations: Zach and His Family	43
Part II	The Patients Speak: Children
3	Paul: Stuck in the Doorway	67
4	Arnie: The Paper Route	72
5	Morris: Mr. Clean	75
Part III	A Doctor's Perspective
6	The Boy Who Couldn't Stop Washing	82
7	The Doubting Disease	87
8	Is Ocd A Brain Disease?	89
9	Unlearning to Understand	97
10	Anafranil: A Wonder Drug?	102
11	David's Drug Odyssey	105
12	How Sweet it is!	108
13	The Hidden	110
14	No Joke	115
15	The Music Goes 'Round and 'Round	119
16	My Mind on My Mind	124
17	Over and Over Again	129
18	The Secret Life of A Street Person	132
19	Count Me Out	137
20	Love Story	142
21	Aids: The New Obsession	146
22	The Hair-Pulling Women	149
23	Innocent Sinners	154
24	A Thousand Commitments to God	159
Part IV	On the Boundaries
25	The Obsessionality of Everday Life	177
26	Knock Wood	185
27	Grooming and Nesting	187
28	I Can't Get You Out of My Mind	200
29	Free Will and the Uncertainty of Knowing	207
Part V	Do You Have Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder?
30	Making the Diagnosis	223
31	What to do if You Have Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder	228
	Epilogue	235
Appendix	The Religious Perspective	237
	References and Suggested Reading	247
	Index	251

Gluten Intolerance or Flying with Scissors

2009-01-13T23:39:00.000-08:00

Gluten Intolerance (Good Health Guide)

Author: Beatrice Trum Hunter

How to avoid its effects.

Books about: Sushi Economy or Irish

Flying with Scissors: A Different Perspective on Childhood Cancer

Author: Bob Wallac

What do superheroes, Spam, "The THING?" Yoda, snipe, Jell-O, flatulence and cancer all have in common?Until now, not much. But, "Flying with Scissors: A Different Perspective on Childhood Cancer" changes all that by weaving these and other unlikely topics into a totally unique look at childhood cancer and the kids who have moved beyond the illness. Having trained under the greatest guru of all-life—these kids are set on reminding us that the world is not made up of problems, but of dreams, hope, and triumph. Hilarious and heartfelt, "Flying with Scissors" takes the personal experiences and insights of children who have battled cancer and turns them into universal truths that relate to each of us. It provides a non-traditional look at a typically solemn topic. "Flying with Scissors" is a resource and companion for anyone close to a child going through the cancer experience. Possibly more importantly, "Flying with Scissors" provides guidance for all of us, valuable insights for living life-every, every day. And, like DC Comics used to say, "It's more fun than a barrel full of genetically-altered winged monkeys!"

Twelve Step Christianity or New Good Food

2009-01-13T14:27:00.000-08:00

Twelve Step Christianity: The Christian Roots and Application of the Twelve Steps

Author: Saul Selby

Genuine Christianity is more than a set of beliefs--it is a relationship with Jesus Christ that involves hearing His voice and following His directions. But how does one do this? What tools or spiritual disciplines enable Christians to live out their lives in dynamic submission to God's will? Perhaps no set of principles is better suited to help Christians hear God's voice and submit to His will than the Twelve Steps.

As a Christian who practices the Steps, Saul Selby knows them to be an invaluable tool for living out the Christian faith. Selby brings his knowledge to bear in Twelve Step Christianity, which teaches Christians in recovery to connect their faith with their program--and shows any Christian a clear path to a more intimate relationship with Christ. Laid out in a workbook format, with room for readers to write answers and track their progress, Twelve Step Christianity explores the roots of Twelve Step spirituality, Examines the connections and distinctions between Christianity and Twelve Step programs and offers readers a deeper and broader understanding of the myriad powerful reasons for applying the Twelve Steps to their lives.

Book review: Landscape Operations or Survival Writing for Business

New Good Food: Shopper's Pocket Guide

Author: Margaret M Wittenberg

This convenient pocket guide packs the knowledgeable information of the original whole foods bible into a concise, easy-to-carry format. Focusing mainly on core food products available at large-scale supermarkets and natural foods stores, easy-reference entries help shoppers navigate their many options when choosing organic, whole, local, and sustainably and ethically produced foods.

Alberto Salazars Guide to Road Racing or Bipolar Kids

2009-01-13T02:16:00.000-08:00

Alberto Salazar's Guide to Road Racing: Championship Advice for Faster Times from 5k to Marathons

Author: Alberto Salazar

A PAPERBACK ORIGINAL

A complete program for taking runners to the next competitive level, from one of the world's greatest marathoners

Written by distance runners' Hall of Famer Alberto Salazar, Alberto Salazar's Guide to Road Racing arms novice and veteran runners, 5Kers, and ultramarathoners alike with a complete program for running farther, faster, and with greater reward and enjoyment.

Drawing upon his experiences, Salazar offers expert training advice tailored to specific events, showing runners of all ages and abilities how to customize their workouts for maximum physical and mental toughness.

Alberto Salazar is coach of Nike's Oregon Project, which combines his expert knowledge of running and training methods and cutting-edge technology to create radically better marathoners. He burst onto the American and world marathon scene with a victory in the 1980 New York City Marathon. During his running career, he set one world and six U.S. records in various distances. After a hiatus lasting more than a decade, he made a comeback in 1995, when he won the Comrades Ultramarathon in South Africa. Richard A. Lovett, Ph.D., is an avid runner and veteran of numerous marathons. A former law professor, he is now a full-time writer.

	Acknowledgments
	Introduction: From the 100-Yard Dash in the Ultramarathon	1
1	On the Road to Racing	9
2	Basic Principles of Running Faster	23
3	Base Training	38
4	Running Form	50
5	Speed Training	61
6	Stretching	85
7	Weight Training and Cross-Training	95
8	Nutrition and Weight Control	112
9	Aches and Pains	126
10	The Runner's Mind	157
11	Getting Ready	171
12	Race Day	179
13	After the Gun	190
14	The Finish and Beyond	207
15	The Marathon	219
16	Masters Running	240
17	Advanced Challenges	255
App	Pace Chart of Common Workout and Racing Distances	273
	Index	279

Bipolar Kids: Helping Your Child Find Calm in the Mood Storm

Author: Rosalie Greenberg

Once considered an adult illness, bipolar disorder (manic depression) is one of the fastest growing categories in child psychiatry since ADHD, touching the lives of an estimated one million children. But often it goes misdiagnosed, and children can be prescribed medication that only worsens their condition. Parents are desperate for someone to guide the way through this difficult time. With her twenty-five years of clinical experience, child psychiatrist Rosalie Greenberg offers families a lifeline--a book filled with sage, practical, and reassuring advice for anyone struggling to help a child locate that elusive inner calm.With a revolutionary approach that sees the brilliance, the sweetness, the creativity in bipolar kids, Dr. Greenberg gathers their stories and their parents’ stories to open a window onto these children who have for so long gone misunderstood. She walks readers through the different scenarios that may occur with bipolar kids, from daring manic phases to sudden periods of overwhelming sadness. She shows parents how best to navigate the peaks and valleys of bipolar disorder and provides them with the assurance that they need not tackle this illness alone. Most important, she encourages adults to listen to what children say through the maze of their mania and depression, for this can make all the difference in diagnosing and successfully managing bipolar disorder. Bipolar Kids offers parents welcome understanding, guidance, and most of all hope that their child, with the proper interventions, can lead a productive and successful life.

InfoDad.com

A thoughtful, comprehensive, and caring book, and even poetic at times.

Tampa Bay Tribune

[An] important work...an invaluable resource for parents, family practitioners, and teachers.

Publishers Weekly

A child psychiatrist with 25 years of clinical experience, Greenberg specializes in juvenile bipolar disorder, a condition that affects an estimated half million children in the U.S. Greenberg explains that bipolar disorder is often misdiagnosed in children as such other disorders as ADHD or OCD; the "diagnostic morass" is further complicated by the fact that many bipolar kids also suffer from these very conditions or others such as autism or Asperger's syndrome. When bipolar disorder "rides sidesaddle" with other disorders, the wrong diagnosis can result. Fortunately, scientists are learning more about the disorder, and with this book in hand parents will also become more aware of the intricacies of this complex condition. Greenberg walks parents through a multitude of "hidden symptoms," including impulsivity, difficulty waking up, nightmares, anxiety, hypersexuality, carb cravings and sinus infections. Although in and of themselves these clues don't herald the condition, they are among the many fascinating links to pediatric bipolar disorder that Greenberg explores through current research and her own clinical experience. Along with examining the challenges, the author celebrates the bipolar child's creativity, sensitivity, and ability to "think outside the box." She also stresses the importance of listening to bipolar children, revealing that their self-observations can often be key in proper treatment. (Mar.) Copyright 2006 Reed Business Information.

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 Kids is recommended for public libraries. Understanding would be better suited for academic or health science libraries.-Leigh Mihlrad, Albert Einstein Coll. of Medicine Lib., Yeshiva Univ., Bronx, NY Copyright 2007 Reed Business Information.

What People Are Saying

Mary A. Fristad
This book will be a lifesaver for families struggling with the difficulties inherent to the diagnosis of childhood onset bipolar disorder. (Mary A. Fristad, Ph.D., co-author of Raising A Moody Child: How to Cope with Depression and Bipolar Disorder)

Mary A. Fristad
"This book will be a lifesaver for families struggling with the difficulties inherent to the diagnosis of childhood onset bipolar disorder." -- (Mary A. Fristad, Ph.D., co-author of Raising A Moody Child: How to Cope with Depression and Bipolar Disorder)

[A] masterful book. . . [Dr. Greenberg] offers a way of understanding such children by 'listening to the words, not just the music." -- (Clarice J. Kestenbaum, M.D., Professor of Clinical Psychiatry, Columbia University, and Past-President of the American Academy of Child and Adolescent Psychiatry)

Clarice J. Kestenbaum
[A] masterful book. . . [Dr. Greenberg] offers a way of understanding such children by 'listening to the words, not just the music. (Clarice J. Kestenbaum, M.D., Professor of Clinical Psychiatry, Columbia University, and Past-President of the American Academy of Child and Adolescent Psychiatry)

Taking Charge of ADHD or Enhancing Fertility

2009-01-12T17:03:00.000-08:00

Taking Charge of ADHD: The Complete, Authoritative Guide for Parents

Author: Russell A Barkley

Although the book is targeted at the parents of ADHD children, it will serve as a useful resource for teachers and others involved in the care and education of these children....This book is unique in its up-to-date and clear presentation of the scientific underpinnings of the disorder and the pragmatic, empirically based approach to intervention that it encourages. It is also very well organized and readable; it is probably the best available resource of this type.

Harlan Gephart

This book, an update of a 1995 publication, gives an overview of current thinking and research regarding ADHD and outlines medical, educational, and behavioral techniques for treating this disorder. The author's stated purpose is to educate parents about what is currently known and to give them tools to help them raise their ADHD child. Those objectives are very worthwhile, and the author in my opinion certainly meets those objectives. This book is written for all parents of ADHD children, as the title states. In my view, it is also a valuable teaching resource for all health professionals dealing with ADHD. The author is recognized as a world authority on ADHD. This book is organized in sections that provide an overview of current thinking regarding ADHD; specific parenting techniques; educational interventions; and the use of medication in the treatment of ADHD. The best features of the book are the chapters with specific guidelines, for example: "Fourteen Guiding Principles of Parenting"and "Eight Steps to Better Behavior." A unique feature at the end of the book lists parent resources, organizations, additional reading, videos, books, etc. A possible shortcoming is the initial 100 pages dealing with current ADHD knowledge that is didactic, scientific, and perhaps too sophisticated for many readers. This book is an invaluable resource for parents and healthcare providers in the care and management of children with ADHD. Dr. Barkley is an internationally recognized authority in the field, whose research and writings have contributed immensely to current knowledge regarding this disorder. This revised edition contains the latest information about ADHD and its straightforward,practical guidelines are not only easily understood but immensely helpful to parents in the daily care and management of their ADHD children.

Doody Review Services

Reviewer: Harlan R. Gephart, MD (University of Washington School of Medicine)
Description: This book, an update of a 1995 publication, gives an overview of current thinking and research regarding ADHD and outlines medical, educational, and behavioral techniques for treating this disorder.
Purpose: The author's stated purpose is to educate parents about what is currently known and to give them tools to help them raise their ADHD child. Those objectives are very worthwhile, and the author in my opinion certainly meets those objectives.
Audience: This book is written for all parents of ADHD children, as the title states. In my view, it is also a valuable teaching resource for all health professionals dealing with ADHD. The author is recognized as a world authority on ADHD.
Features: This book is organized in sections that provide an overview of current thinking regarding ADHD; specific parenting techniques; educational interventions; and the use of medication in the treatment of ADHD. The best features of the book are the chapters with specific guidelines, for example: "Fourteen Guiding Principles of Parenting"and "Eight Steps to Better Behavior." A unique feature at the end of the book lists parent resources, organizations, additional reading, videos, books, etc. A possible shortcoming is the initial 100 pages dealing with current ADHD knowledge that is didactic, scientific, and perhaps too sophisticated for many readers.
Assessment: This book is an invaluable resource for parents and healthcare providers in the care and management of children with ADHD. Dr. Barkley is an internationally recognized authority in the field, whose research and writings have contributed immensely to current knowledge regarding this disorder. This revised edition contains the latest information about ADHD and its straightforward, practical guidelines are not only easily understood but immensely helpful to parents in the daily care and management of their ADHD children.

Parent Council Reviews

A great guide for parents, teachers, and others who want to understand ADHD better, this book carefully covers the topic and includes many ways to cope with ADHD at home and school. Parents can find information on genetic and neurological research as well as the latest word on diagnosis and stimulant use. 2000, Guilford Press, $18.95. Ages Adult. Reviewer: S. Palmer SOURCE: Parent Council, September 2001 (Vol. 9, No. 1)

Library Journal

Studies find that ADHD affects three to ten percent of the school-age population, making it the most common psychiatric diagnosis in children. Treating it with Ritalin and other stimulants remains both common and controversial. With a stream of books and videos touting unproven "cures," the publication of these three accessible, scientifically based titles is particularly welcome. Each covers much of the same material: ADHD's causes are biological, mainly genetic; affected individuals are impulsive, unable to concentrate and follow instructions, often hyperactive, and oppositional (there is a subgroup who are "dreamy" but not disruptive); and medication doesn't cure ADHD but does ease the child's difficulties, especially when used in conjunction with home- and classroom-based systems of immediate positive and negative behavioral consequences. Each author, however, has a unique emphasis. Wender, one of the first advocates of using stimulant medication for hyperactivity, emphasizes that ADHD is a lifelong problem for many sufferers and that many ADHD adults would benefit from stimulant treatment. While the title of Haber's book might lead one to assume that he is opposed to the use of medication for treatment of ADHD, this is not the case. Haber, a developmental/behavioral pediatrician, believes that there is a group of children who do indeed suffer from ADHD but that this group is much smaller than other experts estimate. Also, he argues that epilepsy, hearing loss, Tourette's syndrome, and psychological distress owing to family instability or trauma are being mislabeled as ADHD. Barkley (psychiatry and neurology, Univ. of Massachussetts Medical Ctr.) theorizes that the cause of the various behaviors associated with ADHD is the inability to plan ahead--that these children have a very short "time line." His suggestions for treatment don't diverge from the mainstream, however. Because ADHD is such a hot topic, most public libraries should purchase all three titles. As a starting point for parents, or for smaller libraries that can only afford one title, Barkley's book is the first choice; it offers details about finding the right kind of specialists, putting together a disciplinary program, coping with adolescents, and building positive relationships with school personnel.--Mary Ann Hughes, Neill P.L., Pullman, WA Copyright 2000 Cahners Business Information.

Booknews

Empowers parents of children with ADHD by giving them a step-by-step plan for behavior management, hard data on diagnosis and treatment, strategies for helping children succeed at school and in social situations, and information on advances in genetic and neurological research that enhance understanding of the causes of ADHD. Includes an annotated list of books, organizations, and Internet resources. This edition is revised to incorporate the most current information. Barkley is director of psychology and professor of psychiatry and neurology at the University of Massachusetts Medical Center. Annotation c. Book News, Inc., Portland, OR (booknews.com)

Rating

3 Stars from Doody

	Introduction. A Guiding Philosophy for Parents of ADHD Children
Ch. 1	What Is Attention-Deficit/Hyperactivity Disorder?	17
Ch. 2	A New Theory about ADHD	43
Ch. 3	What Causes ADHD?	55
Ch. 4	What to Expect: The Nature of the Disorder	78
Ch. 5	Family Life with an ADHD Child	92
Ch. 6	Deciding to Have Your Child Evaluated for ADHD	103
Ch. 7	Preparing for the Evaluation	111
Ch. 8	Coping with the Diagnosis of ADHD	125
Ch. 9	Ten Guiding Principles for Raising a Child with ADHD	129
Ch. 10	Just for Parents: How to Take Care of Yourself	137
Ch. 11	Eight Steps to Better Behavior	149
Ch. 12	Taking Charge at Home: The Art of Problem Solving	174
Ch. 13	How to Help Your Child with Peer Problems	180
Ch. 14	Getting Through Adolescence with an ADHD Child	188
Ch. 15	Off to School on the Right Foot: Managing Your Child's Education	206
Ch. 16	Enhancing Education at School and at Home: Methods for Success from Kindergarten through Grade 12	222
Ch. 17	Keeping School Performance in Perspective	240
Ch. 18	The Stimulants	249
Ch. 19	Other Medicines for ADHD	263
	Support Services for Parents	271
	Suggested Readings and Videotapes	273
	References	281
	Index	285

Enhancing Fertility: A Couple's Guide to Natural Approaches

Author: Chris D Meletis

This book is dedicated to the millions of couples who are trying to get pregnant without success. Rather than assuming that you are infertile, you can try the many reliable natural remedies and resources in this book. Barring physical problems beyond your control, you have the power to take charge of your health and boost your fertility. The authors' goal is simple: to provide a clear guide to conception based on natural, safe, well-researched therapeutic approaches. Nutritional, environmental, botanical, and physical medicines, as well as traditional Chinese medical practices and homeopathy, all offer ways to promote fertility. Both men and women will find a wealth of helpful information on what to do -- individually and together -- to fully realize their fertility potential. Even if infertility isn't a problem, and you are simply planning to get pregnant and want to deliver a healthy baby, this book will help improve your chances. Anyone seeking to become a parent will benefit from this book's practical, time-tested wisdom. The healthier a woman is, the greater the likelihood the seed of life will find fertile soil and grow into a healthy baby.

Scoliosis SourceBook or Attention Deficit Disorder in Adults Workbook

2009-01-12T05:50:00.000-08:00

Scoliosis SourceBook

Author: Michael Neuwirth

This complete guide to understanding scoliosis begins with an explanation of the origins of this debilitating disease. You willalso learn about the importance of early detection and treatment, the pros and cons of braces, and how to prepare yourself for surgery. The book provides answers to commonly asked questions as well as a comprehensive list of scoliosis organizations and associations.

Janet T. Sacks

This book will serve as a wonderful resource for patients who suffer from scoliosis and its inherent problems. It is very comprehensive and lucid and explains every aspect of the treatment modalities of scoliosis. The infinite attention to detail that Dr. Neuwirth has achieved is remarkable, and the book is written in a forthright, candid, yet easily understandable manner. It provides the reader with excellent definitions. . . . A potent resource for every scoliosis patient.

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Attention Deficit Disorder in Adults Workbook

Author: Lynn Weiss

Here is a combination journal, self-quiz, and organizer--all designed to give a daily, practical, hands-on method of coping with ADD. It takes you step-by-step through the stages of managing ADD, from recognizing symptoms and grieving lost opportunities, to learning new ways of scheduling time, shutting out distractions, and handling complex tasks.

Energy Tapping for Trauma or Conditioning for Climbers

2009-01-11T19:39:00.000-08:00

Energy Tapping for Trauma: Rapid Relief From Post-Traumatic Stress Using Energy Psychology

Author: Fred P Gallo

Energy psychology is a scientifically validated body of research and core set of treatment techniques that conceptualizes thoughts, feelings, emotions, and other psychological phenomena as manifestations of energy working though the system of the human body. If some psychological phenomenon is causing pain, distress, or a lack of function to an individual, the somatic techniques of energy psychology work to disrupt the flow of energy causing that phenomenon.

One of the more common techniques in the energy psychology repertoire is called energy tapping, a practice, similar to acupressure, that involves manipulating and tapping certain points along the body's energy meridians to influence psychological events. Author Fred Gallo developed energy tapping into a self-care program for a variety of common psychological complaints in his book Energy Tapping. Now, in this new book, he applies the technique specifically to recovering from acute trauma and post-traumatic stress symptoms.

Energy Tapping for Trauma offers a concise overview of how trauma affects us and why certain aspects of traumatic experience can linger as post-traumatic stress. The book adapts energy psychology techniques into simple, effective strategies for "short-circuiting" the emotional problems associated with trauma. Throughout, the book advocates for a balanced and sensible "whole-person" approach to dealing with and recovering from a traumatic event.

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Conditioning for Climbers: The Complete Exercise Guide

Author: Eric J Horst

The only conditioning book a rock climber needs!

Rock climbing is one of the most physically challenging sports, testing strength, endurance, flexibility, and stamina. Good climbers have to build and maintain each of these assets. This is the first-ever book to provide climbers of all ages and experience with the knowledge and tools to design and follow a comprehensive, personalized exercise program.

Part One covers the basics of physical conditioning and goal-setting. Part Two takes readers through warm-up and flexibility routines, entry-level strength training, weight loss tips, and fifteen core-conditioning exercises. Part Three details climbing-specific conditioning, with twenty exercises to target specific muscles of the fingers, arms and upper torso to develop power and endurance. An entire chapter focuses on the antagonist muscle groups that help provide balance and stability, and prevent muscle injury. This section also has a chapter devoted to stamina conditioning, increasing the climber’s endurance at high altitudes. Part Four shows how to put together a customized training program to suit the climber’s needs. The book includes workout sheets for Beginner, Intermediate, and Advanced skill levels, tips for children and those over age fifty, secrets of good nutrition and an insider’s take on avoiding injuries.

Eric Hörst is a performance coach who has helped thousands of climbers. His published works include Learning to Climb Indoors, Training for Climbing, and How to Climb 5.12. He lives in Lancaster, Pennsylvania.

The Myth of Alzheimers or The Healing Power of Chinese Herbs and Medicinal Recipes

2009-01-11T10:27:00.000-08:00

The Myth of Alzheimer's: What You Aren't Being Told About Today's Most Dreaded Diagnosis

Author: Peter J Whitehous

Dr. Peter Whitehouse will transform the way we think about Alzheimer’s disease. In this provocative and ground-breaking book he challenges the conventional wisdom about memory loss and cognitive impairment; questions the current treatment for Alzheimer’s disease; and provides a new approach to understanding and rethinking everything we thought we knew about brain aging.

The Myth of Alzheimer’s provides welcome answers to the questions that millions of people diagnosed with Alzheimer’s disease – and their families – are eager to know:

Is Alzheimer’s a disease?
What is the difference between a naturally aging brain and an Alzheimer’s brain?
How effective are the current drugs for AD? Are they worth the money we spend on them?
What kind of hope does science really have for the treatment of memory loss? And are there alternative interventions that can keep our aging bodies and minds sharp?
What promise does genomic research actually hold?
What would a world without Alzheimer’s look like, and how do we as individuals and as human communities get there?

Backed up by research, full of practical advice and information, and infused with hope, THE MYTH OF ALZHEIMER’S will liberate us from this crippling label, teach us how to best approach memory loss, and explain how to stave off some of the normal effects of aging.

“I don’t have a magic bullet to prevent your brain from getting older, and so I don’t claim to have the cure for AD; but I do offer a powerful therapy—a new narrative for approaching brain aging that undercuts thedestructive myth we tell today. Most of our knowledge and our thinking is organized in story form, and thus stories offer us the chief means of making sense of the present, looking into the future, and planning and creating our lives. New approaches to brain aging require new stories that can move us beyond the myth of Alzheimer’s disease and towards improved quality of life for all aging persons in our society. It is in this book that your new story can begin." -Peter Whitehouse, M.D., Ph.D.

Elizabeth M. Wavle - Library Journal

Renowned neurologist and Alzheimer's expert Whitehouse founded the University Memory and Aging Center at Case Western Reserve University. Here, he and his research assistant, George, confront traditional views of Alzheimer's, offering new perspectives that will help readers understand what Alzheimer's disease is and isn't and providing a new framework for approaching memory loss and aging with dignity. Part 1 surveys the history of Alzheimer's, including myths and the commercialization of Alzheimer's by drug companies and celebrities. The science of Alzheimer's and treatments past and present, including the merits and effectiveness of current drugs, are detailed in Part 2, as is the world of genetics and molecular medicine. In Part 3, the authors present a new model for living with brain aging, practical information on preparing for a doctor's visit, and a prescription for successful and healthy aging across the life span based on nutrition, avoiding environmental exposures, building a cognitive reserve, and community-based activity. With suggested readings and resources for more information, this enlightening book persuasively argues for a more holistic view of Alzheimer's, i.e., it's not so much a disease or a cluster of diseases as a part of the natural changes in the aging brain. An important contribution to the literature, it is highly recommended for all public and academic libraries.

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The Healing Power of Chinese Herbs and Medicinal Recipes

Author: Joseph P Hou

A modern reference guide on the benefits of incorporating traditional Chinese medicine into modern-day therapies!

The Healing Power of Chinese Herbs and Medicinal Recipes is an easy-to-follow introduction to the history of traditional Chinese phytomedicine. This useful guide clearly explains the basics of this unique medical system and describes in detail the therapeutic properties and use of medicinal herbs and herbal recipes. The book includes a bibliography, glossary, contact information for herbal dealers and Oriental medicine schools, and an indexed list of 300 commonly used Chinese medicinal herbs and 245 herbal recipes.

, you will find the fundamentals, evolution, and development of the herbal formulas of the 4,000-year-old Oriental Materia Medica, also known as ben cao. The book contains 11 sections documenting the therapeutic applications, dosages, precautions, and modern research findings of 138 of the most popular medicinal herbs. In addition, this resource provides 101 of the most frequently prescribed master recipes by famous ancient physicians, including their origin, ingredients, actions, indications, and modern clinical uses.

The Healing Power of Chinese Herbs and Medicinal Recipes offers an in-depth education on:

tonic herbs
herbs that adjust the yin and yang of the body
herbs that invigorate circulation of vital energy, qi, and blood
herbal tranquilizers
herbal diaphoretics
herbal expectorants, antitussives, and antiasthmatics
herbal pain killers
herbs which regulate digestion and elimination
herbal diuretics
herbal antipyretics, antimicrobials, and detoxicants
antitumor herbs

The Healing Power of Chinese Herbs and Medicinal Recipes provides up-to-date information on the effectiveness of traditional Chinese medicine, as well as how to use Chinese medicinal herbs in conjunction with Western conventions. This comprehensive reference will benefit healthcare practitioners who want to include Oriental medicine in their practice, and anyone who is interested in Chinese herbs or patients for whom conventional medicine has offered no relief.

What People Are Saying

Edzard Ernst MD PhD
Edzard Ernst, MD, PhD, FRCP (Edin), Professor of Complementary Medicine, Peninsula Medical School, Exeter, United Kingdom
A COMPREHENSIVE INTRODUCTION to the principles and practice of Chinese herbal medicine. . . Practitioners can benefit from the vast experience of the authors.

Marilyn Barrett PhD

Brings the theory and philosophy of traditional Chinese medicine to the Western reader. . . . Presents the historical development of this complex and unique healing system. . . . Profiles the therapeutic properties of individual herbs and multi-ingredient formulas. The value of this book is that it presents information on traditional Chinese medicine in a context that is true to its origins and at the same time understandable to the Western reader.

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Ready to Use Medieval Herb Plant and Flower Illustrations or Silent Knife

2009-01-10T22:16:00.000-08:00

Ready to Use Medieval Herb, Plant and Flower Illustrations: 294 Different Copyright-Free Designs Printed One Side

Author: Carol Belanger Grafton
Rich royalty-free collection reprinted from rare German reference work includes detailed renderings of borage, (sweet) baneberry, cabbage, oak-apple, valerian, thistle, tansy, sesame, lion’s tooth, savory, many other plant varieties. Ideal for adding a medieval touch to catalogs, flyers, and other projects calling for plant-related graphics.

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Silent Knife: Cesarean Prevention and Vaginal Birth after Cesarean (VBAC)

Author: Nancy Wainer Cohen
"The bible of cesarean prevention." Wall Street Journal "A landmark event, which will change the course of obstetric care by giving parents the informtion they need to make the decisions that are best for their own families. Comprehensive, highly readable, sensitive . . . should be read by everyone who cares about someone." Marian Tompson Director, Alternative Birth Crisis Coalition American Academy of Medicine "Required reading for all childbirth professionals and prospective parents." Journal of Gynecological Nursing

The Bipolar Child or Expectant Little Knits

2009-01-10T12:04:00.000-08:00

The Bipolar Child: The Definitive and Reassuring Guide to Childhood's Most Misunderstood Disorder

Author: Demitri MD Papolos
Since it first appeared on bookshelves, The Bipolar Child has made an indelible mark on the field of psychiatry and has become the resource that families rely upon. Now, with more than 200,000 copies sold, the first book about early-onset bipolar disorder is completely revised and expanded.

Bipolar disorder—manic depression—was once thought to be rare in children. Now researchers are discovering not only that bipolar disorder can begin early in life, but that it is much more common than ever imagined. Yet the illness is often misdiagnosed and mistreated with medications that can exacerbate the symptoms. Why? Bipolar disorder manifests itself differently in children than in adults, and in children there is an overlap of symptoms with other childhood psychiatric disorders. As a result, these kids may be labeled with any of a number of psychiatric conditions: “ADHD,” “depression,” “oppositional defiant disorder,” “obsessive-compulsive disorder,” or “generalized anxiety disorder.” Too often they are treated with stimulants or antidepressants—medications that can actually worsen the bipolar condition.

Since the publication of its first edition, The Bipolar Child has helped many thousands of families get to the root cause of their children’s behaviors and symptoms and find what they need to know. The Papoloses comprehensively detail the diagnosis, explain how to find good treatment and medications, and advise parents about ways to advocate effectively for their children in school. In this edition, a greatly expanded education chapter describes all the changes in educationallaw due to the 2004 reauthorization of IDEA (Individuals with Disabilities Education Act), and offers a multitude of ideas for parents and educators to help the children feel more comfortable in the academic environment. The book also contains crucial information about hospitalization, the importance of neuropsychological testing (with a recommended battery of tests), and the world of insurance. Included in these pages is information on promising new drugs, greater insight into the special concerns of teenagers, and additional sections on the impact of the illness on the family. In addition, an entirely new chapter focuses on major advances taking place in the field of molecular genetics and offers hope that researchers will better understand the illness and develop more targeted and easier-to-tolerate medicines.

The Bipolar Child is rich with the voices of parents, siblings, and the children themselves, opening up the long-closed world of the families struggling with this condition. This book has already proved to be an invaluable resource for parents whose children suffer from mood disorders, as well as for the professionals who treat and educate them, and this new edition is sure to continue to light the way.
Publishers Weekly
Demitri, associate professor of psychiatry at Albert Einstein College of Medicine in New York, and his wife, Janice (authors of Overcoming Depression), present a comprehensive view of early-onset bipolar disorder, focusing on how this complicated illness evolves in children. The authors warn that nearly one-third of children diagnosed with attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) may actually be bipolar (previously called manic depression), and they stress the importance of getting early diagnosis and treatment-especially since ritalin, which is commonly prescribed for ADHD, may worsen the bipolar child's condition. The authors dispel the myth that bipolar disorder occurs only in adolescents and adults and note that cases of bipolar disorder are increasingly occurring at a younger age. While the book sounds several alarms, it also offers support to parents (Demitri is the adviser for an online support group for parents of bipolar children, from which the authors culled much of their anecdotal information). In addition to diagnosis and treatment, the authors discuss practical ways to deal with the condition itself, as well as the impact it has on the entire family. An important guide for parents seeking ways to cope with this potentially devastating disorder, this revised edition of the 1999 original offers new information on developments in mood stabilization medication, psychological testing and creating good school environments for bipolar students. (Sept.) Copyright 2003 Cahners Business Information.
Publishers Weekly
Demitri, associate professor of psychiatry at Albert Einstein College of Medicine in New York, and his wife, Janice (authors of Overcoming Depression), present a comprehensive view of early-onset bipolar disorder, focusing on how this complicated illness evolves in children. The authors warn that nearly one-third of children diagnosed with attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) may actually be bipolar (previously called manic depression), and they stress the importance of getting early diagnosis and treatment--especially since ritalin, which is commonly prescribed for ADHD, may worsen the bipolar child's condition. The authors dispel the myth that bipolar disorder occurs only in adolescents and adults and note that cases of bipolar disorder are increasingly occurring at a younger age. While the book sounds several alarms, it also offers support to parents (Demitri is the adviser for an online support group for parents of bipolar children, from which the authors culled much of their anecdotal information). In addition to diagnosis and treatment, the authors discuss practical ways to deal with the condition itself, as well as the impact it has on the entire family. This is an important guide for parents seeking ways to cope with this potentially devastating disorder. (Dec.) Copyright 1999 Cahners Business Information.
Library Journal
Formerly known as manic-depressive illness, bipolar disorder (BPD) has become a headliner for pharmaceutical houses, psychiatric research and publications, and, now, books for the general public. But only in the last decade has the disorder been studied and treated extensively in the child and adolescent population, where it may account for as many as a third of those diagnosed with attention-deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) and half of all those diagnosed with depression. Well-informed parents, psychiatrists and pediatricians, and teachers and school administrators are indispensable to monitoring the disorder, hence the need for good books like these. The first author listed for each book, Demitri F. Papolos (psychiatry, Albert Einstein Coll. of Medicine, NY; codirector, Prog. in Behavioral Genetics) and Faedda, are New York psychiatrists; their coauthors, Janice Papolos and Austin, are a writer and a child psychologist, respectively. Somewhat more technical, The Bipolar Child includes a substantial chapter on genetics. Parenting a Bipolar Child primarily addresses families of patients and states correctly that psychotherapy is crucial to the success of overall treatment. These two books are highly recommended for general libraries and health collections, along with two more that are broader in scope: Dwight L. Evans and Linda Wasmer Andrews's If Your Adolescent Has Depression or Bipolar Disorder and and Glen R. Elliot's Medicating Young Minds. E. James Lieberman, George Washington Univ. Sch. of Medicine, Washington, DC Copyright 2006 Reed Business Information.

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Expectant Little Knits: Chic Designs for Moms to Be

Author: Suzanne J E Tourtillott
Just open a magazine or turn on the TV and it’s clear that moms-to-be are proud of their “baby bumps.” No more hiding those growing bellies; today’s pregnant woman wants to wear stylish, modern, even edgy fashions. And these 22 gorgeous knit projects, created by a pool of talented designers, fill the bill. Expecting mothers—and the friends and families who want to knit them a gift—will be overjoyed to find so many attractive possibilities. A truly luxurious cashmere car coat features bell sleeves and ribbed cuffs, while a v-neck tank design (made from a simple stockinette stitch) uses pleats that can accommodates an expanding tummy. From a cleverly designed cowl sweater with discreet nursing panels to a dazzling beaded black evening dress, every garment is beautiful.

Bach Flower Remedies for Beginners or Complete Idiots Guide to Low Carb Meals

2009-01-10T00:51:00.000-08:00

Bach Flower Remedies for Beginners: 38 Essences that Heal from Deep Within

Author: David Vennells
The mind and body cannot be separated-what affects one will affect the other. The Bach Flower Remedies contain the subtle vibrational essences of flowers and trees. These remedies correct imbalances in the mental, emotional and spiritual bodies, promoting healing in the physical body.
Every day we are subjected to thousands of distractions, stressors, and pollutants. These myriad influences can wear down our natural defenses and cause frustration, tension, and even physical illness. The 38 Bach Flower Remedies are a safe and natural solution to the challenges of life in the 21st century. The remedies purify and balance the internal energy system, which in turn heals existing health problems-and can even help prevent future problems from manifesting!
Flower remedies are a safe and gentle form of alternative healing. They cannot harm-they only heal. In fact, they can even be given to children, animals, and plants. This comprehensive guide to the Bach Flower Remedies includes:
• Concise descriptions of the 38 Bach Flower Remedies
• Instructions for diagnosing imbalances and deciding which of the remedies is appropriate
• Directions for preparing your own remedies
• Case studies from people describing the powerful effects of the remedies on their lives
At the end of the day, are you often left feeling overwhelmed by too much pressure and responsibility? The Elm remedy encourages clear thinking and boosts inner strength. Are you trapped in a cycle of repetitive or destructive behavior? Chestnut Bud will help you learn from your experiences and control negative or repetitive behavior. Have you suffered an extreme shock or trauma, such as surgery or a serious illness? The combination Rescue remedy will soothe your mind and emotions while stimulating physical regeneration.
Bach Flower Remedies for Beginners is a comprehesive guide to the use of these powerful healing gifts from the earth. Whether you're just starting to explore the world of alternative healing or you're experienced practitioner, this book is a valuable healing resource.

Table of Contents:
Note xi
Introduction xiii
1 The Life of Edward Bach 1
2 Discovering the New Medicine 13
3 Reflections on Dr. Bach's Life 29
4 How the Bach Remedies Work 37
5 How to Prescribe the Remedies 65
6 How to Prepare and Use the Remedies 81
7 Bach Remedies for Animals 99
8 38 Bach Flower Remedies 113
9 Stories, Advice, and Case Studies 197
10 Healing Meditations 239
Conclusion 255
Dedication 259
Appendix 1 Meditation Groups 261
Appendix 2 The Bach Flower Centre 265
Further Reading 273
Bibliography 279
Index 281

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Complete Idiot's Guide to Low-Carb Meals

Author: Lucy Beal
Delicious recipes for the low-carb cook. Today's most popular diets rely on cutting down on carbs, but most cooks have difficulty finding scrumptious low-carb alternatives. Enter cookbook authors Lucy Beale and Sandy Couvillon-with more than 330 mouth-watering recipes for the diehard dieter that will appeal to the whole family and are easy to make.

- Includes meal-planning information and charts
- Provides important nutritional information

Enhancing Fertility Naturally or Secrets of Living and Loving with Diabetes

2009-01-09T15:39:00.000-08:00

Enhancing Fertility Naturally: Holistic Therapies for a Successful Pregnancy

Author: Nicky Wesson
• A guide to safe and inexpensive natural alternatives to often hazardous and extremely expensive conventional medical treatments for infertility.
• Provides guidelines for using alternative therapies, diet, exercise, and relaxation techniques.
• Explores acupuncture, reflexology, homeopathy, cranial osteopathy, aromatherapy, and herbalism.
• Includes the personal stories of couples who have successfully conceived using these methods.
Enhancing Fertility Naturally outlines ways in which you can improve your fertility through alternative therapies, diet, exercise, and relaxation techniques and avoid some of the hazards associated with conventional treatments. It discusses the most common causes of infertility and explains how to determine which therapy is most appropriate for you. In vitro fertilization, conventional medicine's most prescribed remedy for infertility problems, is expensive, dangerous, and has a success rate of only 14 percent, yet few of the one in six couples that experience infertility are aware of the effectiveness and safety provided by the wide range of alternative treatments.
Thoroughly researched and packed full of invaluable advice and tips, the book explores such therapies as acupuncture, reflexology, homeopathy, cranial osteopathy, aromatherapy, and herbalism. The author includes case histories for each of the therapies discussed, showing how the therapies helped couples overcome both primary and secondary infertility in order to have the baby they longed for.

Library Journal
Wesson (Natural Mothering, 1997) uses anonymous personal narratives to illustrate alternative medical treatment for infertility. The narratives are striking, but the evidence supporting them is uneven at best. To her credit, Wesson admits this; discussing the adverse effects of biomedical treatment, she states: "The lack of research [in alternative treatment] means there may be drawbacks too." More troubling is Wesson's failure to support her tone of authority. Medical citations are scattered throughout the text, but numerous extremely strong statements (e.g., that there is a "higher incidence of spina bifida" in IVF babies) are left completely unreferenced, perhaps with good reason; the source for this particular quote turns out not to be a clinical study but a 1987 letter to the editor of Lancet! Readers are better served by Judith Steinberg Turiel's Beyond Second Opinions: Rethinking Questions About Fertility (LJ 6/15/98), which will assist them in navigating the medical literature for themselves. Not recommended.--Catherine Arnott Smith, Predoctoral Research Fellow, Ctr. for Biomedical Informatics, Univ. of Pittsburgh Copyright 1999 Cahners Business Information.

Table of Contents:
Acknowledgments
Introduction
1: The Background of infertility
Causes of male infertility
Causes of female infertility
Unexplained infertility
2: The Emotional Effects
3: Medical and Surgical Fertility Treatments
Drugs
In Vitro Fertilization (IVF)
Gamete Intrafallopian Transfer (GIFT)
Superovulation with Intrauterine Insemination (IUI)
4: Coping Strategies
5: Improving Your Chances of Natural Conception
Diet
Guidelines for healthy eating
Vitamins and Minerals
Weight
Drugs
Smoking
Chemicals (estrogens and toxins)
Everyday considerations
Ovulation detection
6: Alternative Therapies
Why try alternatives?
Choosing a therapy and finding a therapist
Acupuncture
Aromatherapy
Cranial osteopathy
Healing
Herbal medicine
Chinese herbal medicine
Homeopathy
Reflexology
Relaxation
7: Becoming Pregnant
References
Further Reading
Useful Addresses
Glossary
Index
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Secrets of Living and Loving with Diabetes: Three Experts Answer Questions You've Always Wanted to Ask

Author: Janis Roszler
A diagnosis of diabetes can be difficult but need not be disastrous. In order to maintain healthy emotional and loving bonds with others, it is important that everyone - friends, relatives, and partners alike - take an honest look at diabetes: what it is, the upheaval that it may create, and the closeness that it can inspire. The Secrets of Living and Loving with Diabetes discusses, with humor and openness, the most intimate issues that individuals need to know about this condition. Featuring the most current medical information, clear guidance, easily understood research data, skill-building exercises, soul-searching questionnaires, and personal anecdotes, this guide is a complete resource. The book contains the combined wisdom of three diabetes experts, each offering different ways to not only survive with diabetes, but to thrive.

The Food Combining Blood Type Diet Solution or Getting Thin and Loving Food

2009-01-09T03:27:00.000-08:00

The Food Combining/Blood Type Diet Solution: A Personalized Diet Plan and Cookbook for Each Blood Type

Author: Dina Khader
In this authoritative book, Khader and Toovey show how complementing a diet based on blood type with food-combining principles can help people maXimize their health while also losing weight.

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Getting Thin and Loving Food: 200 Food-Loving Recipes to Get You Where You Want to Be

Author: Kathleen Daelemans
Her inspiring story is familiar to millions of TV viewers. A decade ago, Kathleen Daelemans was unexpectedly drafted to be the head chef of a spa café frequented by movie stars, rock stars, and sports superstars. One problem - a big one: Chef Kathleen weighed 205 pounds and was a size 22. Refusing to sacrifice her love of food to lose weight, she invented a cuisine that earned raves from Esquire, the New York Times, Bon Appétit, and the Los Angeles Times. Kathleen herself lost more than 75 pounds, and her show on the Food Network, the station's first and only diet show, became a smash hit.
In Getting Thin and Loving Food!, Kathleen returns, with more than 200 super-simple recipes that put flavor first, plus hundreds of culinary and motivational secrets to help you achieve your healthiest weight while keeping you "Henry-the-Eighth happy and satisfied." From pleasurable power breakfasts like Oatmeal-Orange Raisin Bars, to meals like Cashew Chicken, Skirt Steak Fajitas, Thai Shrimp, and Stir-Fried Ginger Pork, to sumptuous desserts like Dark Chocolate Soufflé Cake and Strawberry Cheesecake Mousse, Kathleen's food combines down-to-earth practicality with vibrant flavors. Crammed with candid advice, task-oriented tips, and success stories from Kathleen's many fans, Getting Thin and Loving Food! gives you everything you need to jumpstart your new lifestyle and keep you motivated - and laughing - along the way.
Publishers Weekly
This sequel to the bestselling Cooking Thin with Chef Kathleen, from the host of the Food Network's popular show of the same name, is as much of a self-help book as a cookbook. Chef Kathleen's secret to losing weight is a matter of behavior modification rather than self-deprivation: set a goal, meet it, reward yourself and repeat. The good news is that many of these dishes are so appealing that eating a healthy dinner can be a risk-free reward in itself. Ahi Tuna with Napa Cabbage Slaw, Chinese Chicken Salad and Pan-Fried Pot Stickers rely on Asian staples like ginger, soy, chili paste and rice vinegar that deliver flavor without fat and are easy to keep on hand. (A word of caution: readers who don't like cilantro will be turned off by almost half of the recipes in this book.) Daelemans targets busy moms trying to satisfy finicky husbands and kids, and includes plenty of recognizable crowd-pleasers like School-Night Family Chicken Burritos and Skirt Steak Fajitas. The trick is smaller portions of protein on a plate loaded up with creative fruit and vegetable sides, and Daelemans makes a strong case for time-saving tools like the microplane grater for ginger, garlic and citrus zest and a thin-slicing mandoline for quick slaws. She also recommends judicious use of the microwave for steamed rice and fish, no-stick frittatas and even homemade jam. Although the book's chatty, pep-talking tone can be a bit much, it's so full of great ideas readers won't mind what it's missing: extra calories. (Mar. 25) Forecast: Daelemans chronicled her own weight loss (from a size 22 to a size 6) in Good Housekeeping, so readers might recognize her name. She'll go on a national author tour and will copromote this book with the President's Council for Physical Fitness and the American Diabetes Association. Copyright 2004 Reed Business Information.
Library Journal
In this follow-up to her best-selling Cooking Thin with Chef Kathleen, Daelemans offers more simple, fresh, and appealing low-calorie recipes, along with words of wisdom and support for her many fans. (Her popular television series, Cooking Thin, is the only diet program to appear on the Food Network.) Her first book recounted the story of how she lost 75 pounds after she became the chef at a restaurant serving spa cuisine; here she provides other tips for losing weight and keeping it off while being able to enjoy food. In a relaxed but realistic tone, Daelemans serves up simple recipes organized into categories such as "Meals for Nights When They're Getting the Best of You" and "Little Plates, Appetizers, and Lunches Suitable for Royalty." For all cookery and diet collections. Copyright 2004 Reed Business Information.

Lupus or Fit Mama

2009-01-08T18:15:00.000-08:00

Lupus: Everything You Need to Know

Author: Sasha Bernatsky

An essential reference for patients and their caregivers.

The Lupus Foundation of America estimates that 1.5 million people in the United States are currently grappling with lupus.

Lupus is a chronic disease caused by inflammation in one or more parts of the body. It can target any of the body's tissues, and its symptoms are many. Because every lupus experience is unique, it's often called 'the disease of a thousand faces.'

Written for non-medical readers, this authoritative reference provides clear, detailed information on:

How lupus works within the body

What can be done to manage and minimize symptoms

Drug treatments

Alternative therapies

Concerns particular to women and children.

Lupus is an essential guide for patients diagnosed with this disease as well as their caregivers.

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Reviewer: Celia J Fang, MD (Washington University Medical Center)
Description: This is the perfect resource for a lupus patient and/or family member or friend. This easy-to-read book is surprisingly comprehensive considering the complexity of lupus itself and its rippling effects on lupus patients and those around them.
Purpose: For the newly diagnosed patient and family members, this book provides the basic information on how SLE affects the body, managing and minimizing symptoms, dealing with various drug treatments, and in general, ways of coping with the disease. Armed with this comprehensive resource, patients will have the knowledge, wording, and context to ask more questions to seek the best care for themselves.
Audience: This book is clearly written for patients and their loved ones. Because the book does a particularly good job of explaining the intricacies of lupus in layman's terms, this book is invaluable to students, residents, and practitioners alike. All subspecialists taking care of lupus patients (rheumatologists, nephrologists, ophthalmologists, etc) would benefit from reading this book. The authors are credible authorities.
Features: The book covers basic information about lupus not only in the organs the disease affects, but also from the viewpoint of how it affects different phases of life. It also provides a solid foundation about the medications used in treating the disease. The "Further Resources" section is also excellent.
Assessment: I was impressed with the quality of information, both its concise and clear wording and its up-to-date nature. Lupus is a complex disease that is not easy to distill into words in order to convey its heterogeneous nature with a clarity that will help the patient cope. This book will be extremely useful to the reader to go use time and time again.
Rating
3 Stars from Doody

Table of Contents:

Foreword

Acknowledgements

SLE: An Autoimmune Disease

The Healthy Immune System

What Causes SLE?

The Diagnosis of SLE

Who Gets SLE

How Is SLE Diagnosed?

Living with SLE

The Signs and Symptoms of SLE

SLE and the Kidneys

The Nervous System and SLE

Blood Clotting or Antiphospholipid Syndrome

SLE and the Skin

Treatments, Drugs and Side Effects

The Role of the Patient and Doctor

Antimalarial Drugs

Corticosteroids

Steroid-Sparing Drugs

NSAIDs and COX-II Inhibitors

Complementary Care and Alternative Therapies

What Are Alternative Therapies and Complementary Care?

If You Want to Consider Complementary Therapies

Exercise

Diet

Vitamins

Women -- From Puberty to Menopause

From Childhood to Adulthood

Menopause

Children and Teens

Helping Your Child to Understand and Cope with SLE

Emotional Impact of SLE on a Young Person

How to Know if a Child Has Depression

Effects on the Whole Family

Young People with SLE and Their Peers

Important Signs and Symptoms of SLE

Adolescent Problems

Coping with SLE

Disease-Related Challenges

What IsCoping?

Stress

Dealing with Life's Big Questions

What Does the Future Hold?

The Search for a Cause

Diagnosis

Advances in Therapy

Combating Complications

Further Resources

Table of Drug Names

Glossary

Index

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Fit Mama: A Real-Life Fitness Guide for the New Mom

Author: Stacy Denney
From simple exercises to do with baby to full body cardio workouts, Fit Mama offers an effective, holistic approach to postpartum fitness. Stacy Denney and Kate Hodson know from experience that it doesn't happen overnight. They offer wise counsel on finding the time and energy to shape up gradually at fi rst, and they motivate moms to amp it up as time goes by. With fully illustrated step-by-step directions and lots of encouragement along the way, Fit Mama delivers!

Dancing with Dementia or Integrative Cardiology

2009-01-08T07:02:00.000-08:00

Dancing with Dementia: My Story of Living Positively with Dementia

Author: Christine Bryden
"Christine Bryden was a top civil servant and single mother of three children when she was diagnosed with dementia at the age of 46. Dancing with Dementia is a vivid account of her experiences of living with dementia, exploring the effects of memory problems, loss of independence, difficulties in communication and the exhaustion of coping with simple tasks. She describes how, with the support of her husband Paul, she continues to lead an active life nevertheless, and explains how professionals and carers can help." This book is a thoughtful exploration of how dementia challenges our ideas of personal identity and of the process of self-discovery it can bring about.

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Integrative Cardiology: Complementary and Alternative Medicine for the Heart

Author: John H K Vogel
Everything you need to incorporate complementary and alternative therapies into traditional cardiology practice

Written by the leading experts in cardiology and integrative medicine, this practical resource delivers a critical and balanced assessment of the evidence for complementary alternative medicine (CAM) approaches and their use in conjunction with traditional therapies.

Comprehensive coverage includes:

CAM treatment modalities
Legal and ethical issues
An important overview of the mechanistic and physiologic links between CAM and the cardiovascular system
All categories identified by the NIH's National Center for Complementary and Alternative Medicine (NCCAM) study
Special considerations in such vital areas as women's health, obesity, aging, and end-of-life care
Useful appendix that provides reliable sources of further information for both physicians and patients

John H.K. Vogel, MDMaster of American College of CardiologyPrivate Practice: Cardiovascular Pulmonary Medical Group, Inc., Santa Barbara, CA
Mitchell W. Krucoff, MD, FACC, FCCPAssociate Professor Division of CardiologyDepartment of Medicine, Duke University School of Medicine. Durham, NC
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Reviewer:Carlos Giraldo, M.D.(Ochsner Clinic Foundation)
Description:This unique compilation addresses a variety of topics ranging from effects of emotional stressors to spiritual interventions to herbal therapies on cardiovascular disease.
Purpose:This book aims to educate the reader about complementary and alternative medicine (CAM), and its core mission to care for patients on a physical, mental, and spiritual level. As more of the population turns to CAM, conventional healthcare providers need to be familiar with the interactions of these strategies. This book provides a foundation to engage in a meaningful dialogue with the rapidly growing 36 per cent of American adults who use CAM, attempting to fill the gap left by traditional medical education.
Audience:This comprehensive manual of integrative cardiology will appeal to healthcare practitioners at all levels. Anyone interested in the field of integrative medicine can learn a great deal from this work. It is loaded with information that is useful for all levels of healthcare workers, ranging from the student to the individual trying to establish his or her own cardiac program in CAM. The end product is an authoritative work written by experts in their fields that successfully covers information relevant to a broad spectrum of healthcare providers.
Features:The authors and editors focus on the latest information about CAM, including its basics, treatment modalities, and mechanistic and physiological links to the cardiovascular system, and review common treatments that are known to impact cardiovascular health. The book starts by providing an existing model ofblended medicine and the steps needed to integrate CAM into a preexisting cardiac program. The authors discuss important legal issues unique to CAM. A thought-provoking chapter covers bioenergetics, including transcendental meditation, which has been linked to reduction in cardiovascular mortality. There is intriguing information concerning acupuncture and its beneficial effects on perfusion and arterial disease. The review of herbal supplements with an evidence-based approach is among the most clinically useful. It includes many useful tables, trial references, and resources. The authors also review current knowledge regarding implications of dietary and lifestyle modifications, and forms of meditation. The exploration of stress and its physiological manifestations expands on the current understanding of its cardiovascular implications. The review of traditional Chinese medicine attempts to integrate the biophysical and metaphysical perspectives including many useful tables. The appendix provides an extensive listing of easily accessible literature useful for point-of-care referencing.
Assessment:This thorough review of CAM as it applies to the field of cardiovascular medicine provides an authoritative introduction. The authors and editors articulately summarize the facts about complementary cardiovascular medicine so that physicians can confidently and knowledgeably advise their patients. It is more up to date and covers a wider area than a similar book, Complementary and Alternative Cardiovascular Medicine, by Stein and Oz (Humana Press, 2004).

Table of Contents:
INTEGRATIVE MEDICINE BASICS
1.Utilization
2.Reimbursement
3.Regulation of Herbals & Supplements
4.Legal & Ethical Issues
5.How to Integrate Complementary/Alternative Medicine Into Your Cardiology Practice
INTEGRATIVE MANAGEMENT OF COMMON PROBLEMS
6.Cholesterol
7.Stress
8.Congestive Heart Failure
9.Systemic Hypertension
10.Obesity
11.Coronary Artery Disease
12.Sudden Death & Arrhythmias
13.Sexual Dysfunction
14.Estrogen Replacement Therapy
PROCEDURES & TOUCH TECHNIQUES
15.Percutaneous Coronary Interventions
16.Bioenergetic Techniques
17.Acupuncture
NUTRITION, HERBALS, & SUPPLEMENTS

18.The Indo-Mediterranean Diet – A Primer
19.Integrating Herbs Into Practice
20.Herbal/Drug Interactions
21.Quality Control
22.Reliable Sources of Information For You and Your Patients
MIND-BODY-SPIRIT
23.Joy, Sadness, & Vascular Biology
24.Neuroendocrine & Immune Effects
25.Spirituality & Intimacy

The Dieters Calorie Counter or Restaurant Confidential

2009-01-07T20:51:00.000-08:00

The Dieter's Calorie Counter

Author: Corinne T Netzer
Eating right just got easier—with Corinne T. Netzer, America's #1 authority on the nutritional content of food.

Whether you want to know the calorie counts for the exotic or the everyday, discover the joy of savoring your favorite treats while sticking to your eating plan. With The Dieter's Calorie Counter, it's a cinch to make smart decisions about the foods you eat—no matter which diet you're on!

Here are the comprehensive calorie counts you need in a reference that's fully revised and expanded, jam-packed with fresh, frozen, canned, brand-name, and generic foods, as well as fast-food restaurants and specialties. Now you can browse through the supermarket aisles. . . try out a new restaurant. . . plan a family get-together. . . indulge yourself with a treat. There are no "forbidden" foods, merely choices. And the choice is yours in the book that gives you the knowledge and power to choose what's best for you.

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Restaurant Confidential

Author: Michael F Jacobson
In May 2001, the Center for Science in the Public Interest (CSPI) will break a major pizza story on the ABC television program 20/20 and once again capture front-page headlines, just as it did when it released studies on movie popcorn and take-out Chinese food. Published to coincide with this story is Restaurant Confidential, in which Dr. Michael F. Jacobson and his CSPI team do for sit-down meals what their Fast-Food Guide--with 247,000 copies in print--does for fast food.Belgian Waffle or Rib-Eye Steak? Bloomin' Onion or Mrs. Fields's Double-Fudge Brownie? Americans are now eating almost one-third of their meals outside the home, spending $222 billion annually doing so-and watching their waistlines balloon. What's in this food? To answer, CSPI performs across-the-board restaurant profiles that give straight-shooting scientific data on the fat, sodium, and calorie content of the most popular dishes. The information is organized by type of cuisine--Chinese, Mexican, steak house, and more--and covers all the major chains, such as The Olive Garden, Applebee's, and Outback. The book provides specific eating strategies for every kind of restaurant, as well as shocking facts: Did you know that a typical order of stuffed potato skins packs a whopping 1,260 calories and 48 grams--two days' worth--of saturated fat? A 10-point plan for ordering wisely, plus dozens of tips throughout, takes the information one step further by showing how to eat happily and healthfully. It's the nutrition book that reads like a thriller. Take the steak and brownies; a whole fried onion with dipping sauce has a blooming 163 grams of fat, and the seemingly innocent Belgian waffle with whippedtopping and fruit has even more fat and calories than two sirloin steaks.
Publishers Weekly
This book from the Center for Science in the Public Interest is a follow-up to the organization's expos on the dangers of fast food. This guide offers all imaginable nutritional details about restaurant food, including meals available at mall eateries, fast-food outlets and family-oriented establishments, along with ethnic eateries from Chinese to Italian. The material is first presented in a breathless, tabloid style designed to astound the reader ("It is not at all unusual for a typical restaurant meal to pack 1,000 calories, not counting appetizers or dessert, each of which could run another 1,000. Yet, most women need only about 2,000 calories per day, whereas men need only 2,500.") What follows is a practical list of the best and worst meal choices, according to calorie, fat and sugar content. After spelling out the calorie and fat gram content, the authors offer an alternative in "The Bottom Line." For example, after describing the amount of oil and sugar in sweet and sour pork, the authors advise, "No amount of adjusting will make this good enough to eat. Skip it." While the book probably won't change the way most Americans eat, avid dieters or anyone obsessed with eating healthy will find this book useful as they plan their meals. (May 17) Copyright 2002 Cahners Business Information.
School Library Journal
Adult/High School-The Center for Science in the Public Interest publishes the calories, fat, and saturated fats in America's favorite restaurant foods. This book is a compilation of those reports. It begins with a brief overview of the American habit of eating out, the study's methodology, and a basic guide to eating out in a healthy way. The reports are arranged by food type, e.g., breakfast, Mexican, Greek drinks, sweets, etc. Each item ends with a tip on eating it in the most nutritious way. Sidebars highlight special findings, which include the 10 best and worst restaurant meals, the foods highest and lowest in saturated fats, food contamination, etc. An appendix lists the major restaurant chains tested. The bad news is delivered in an easy-to-read style free of scientific jargon. Teens who spend so much of their time in restaurants and fast-food chains will find these reports highly informative and extremely helpful in planning a nutritional strategy when eating out.-Jane S. Drabkin, Chinn Park Regional Library, Woodbridge, VA Copyright 2002 Cahners Business Information.
Booknews
Based upon laboratory analyses of popular restaurant foods, this text reveals their calorie, fat, saturated fat, cholesterol, and sodium content. Information on fiber, vitamins, and other nutrients is not particularly emphasized. Each of the 18 chapters is devoted to a type of restaurant (Mexican, Italian, fast food, etc.) or food (breakfast, movie theater snacks). The authors are nutritionists with the Center for Science in the Public Interest. Annotation c. Book News, Inc., Portland, OR (booknews.com)

Table of Contents:
Acknowledgments ix
Preface xi
1. Introduction: Eating Out as a Way of Life 1
2. Nutrition: Eating Out--Healthfully 15
3. Rise and Dine: Breakfast 67
4. Hold the Mayo: Sandwich Shops 85
5. Wok This Way: Chinese Restaurants 103
6. Use Your Noodle: Italian Restaurants 119
7. Any Way You Slice It: Pizzerias 135
8. Drop the Chalupa: Mexican Restaurants 161
9. Acropolis Now: Greek Restaurants 179
10. Catch of the Day: Seafood Restaurants 189
11. Here's the Beef: Steak Houses 207
12. Where Everybody Knows Your Name: Dinner Houses 223
13. Home away from Home: Family-Style Restaurants 239
14. In the Drink: Beverages 251
15. Sweet Nothings: Pastry and Desserts 257
16. On the Run: Fast-Food Restaurants 271
17. Shop Till You Drop: Mall Food 303
18. Horror Show: Movie Theater Snacks 355
Appendix 360
Index 366

Aromatherapy Handbook for Beauty Hair and Skin Care or Stay Fertile Longer

2009-01-07T11:39:00.000-08:00

Aromatherapy Handbook for Beauty, Hair, and Skin Care

Author: Erich Keller
A comprehensive guide to cosmetics and body-care products you can make yourself with essential oils that are healthier and less expensive than their commercially made equivalents.
• Over 100 simple and inexpensive recipes.
• In addition to providing general skin and hair care, formulas treat acne, sunburn, cellulite, wrinkles, and many other conditions.
Now anyone can take personal control of the beauty and cosmetic products they use. This complete guide to aromatherapy for hair and skin care explains how to create cosmetics that are custom-made, natural, vibrant, and healthy--and that avoid the preservatives and additives of commercial products. More than 100 recipes provide an endless variety of formulas and fragrances to choose from.
Remarkably easy and inexpensive to prepare, these recipes for shampoos and rinses, bath and massage oils, astringents and aftershaves, cleansers, masks, and lotions require only a few basic ingredients that are all easily obtained. From a facial steam bath of juniper, lemon, and cypress to a tanning lotion of witch hazel, bergamot, and lavender or a stimulating massage oil of rosewood, geranium, and orange, aromatherapy cosmetics can be made to individual specifications and used as charming personalized gifts. Keller explains how to identify the purest oils and tells which are naturally suited to specific hair and skin types. He also describes their individual healing properties so that people can use and combine their favorite scents with confidence.

Table of Contents:
Aromatherapy Handbook for Beauty, Hair, and Skin Care
Preface
1. Cosmetics
2. Essential Oils
3. Basic Ingredients for Natural Cosmetics
4. Skin Care
5. Hair Care
6. Natural Perfumes
Appendix
Bibliography
Suppliers of Essential Oils
Index
Erich Keller has been involved in the field of aromatherapy since 1988, doing research, consultations, and workshops. He is the author of The Complete Handbook of Aromatherapy and lives in Germany.
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Stay Fertile Longer: Everything You Need to Know to Get Pregnant Now--Or Whenever You're Ready

Author: Mary Kittel
Many women today dream of having it all-a challenging career, a satisfying personal life, a loving mate, and a baby whenever they're ready. But there's no denying the fact that their biological clocks are ticking away. The odds of conceiving drop by 15 to 20 percent for a woman in her early 30s and plummet to less than 50 percent when she's in her 40s. The good news is that there are a host of natural strategies every would-be mom can use today to preserve and optimize her fertility, so that she can conceive quickly and easily when she's ready.

Here women will discover:
- An eye-opening list of popular medications that can impair or destroy fertility

- The best contraception choices to use now for enhanced fertility later

- Common household chemicals that can be dangerous to your fertility-and how to avoid them

- Lovemaking strategies to boost your conception odds

- The top fertility-boosting diet-and the foods to avoid when you're trying to conceive

- The connection between stress and infertility

·- Customized action plans telling what to do to get pregnant now, up to 20 years from now, or after 6 months of trying

101 Consejos Para Estar Teniendo Diabetes or You Staying Young

2009-01-06T23:28:00.000-08:00

101 Consejos Para Estar Teniendo Diabetes (Y Evitar Complicaciones)

Author: American Diabetes Association
The ADA's bestselling 101 Tips series helps people with diabetes succeed with their self-care using a quick, easy-to-read question-and-answer format that appeals to all types of readers. For the first time ever in Spanish, 101 Tips for Staying Healthy with Diabetes covers complications such as heart disease, kidney disease, and liver disease that are a constant threat for people with diabetes. In a quick, concise manner, it offers the inside track on the latest tips, techniques, and strategies for preventing and treating diabetes complications.

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You Staying Young: The Owner's Manual for Extending Your Warranty

Author: Michael F Roizen
The body is the most fascinating machine ever created, and nobody talks about it in ways that are as illuminating and compelling as Dr. Michael Roizen and Dr. Mehmet Oz do. In YOU: The Owner's Manual they showed us how bodies work in general, and in In YOU: On a Diet, they explained how bodies lose weight and stay fit; both books have sold in the millions. Now, in In YOU: Staying Young, the doctors are going to talk to you about what happens as your body ages. As with their previous books, they've conducted tireless research and will introduce fascinating and crucial information in an unforgettable way.
Most people think of the aging of our bodies the same way we think of the aging of our cars: The older we get, it's inevitable that we're going to break down-it could be in just a few ways or it could be in dozens of ways. Most of us hold this notion that once we reach 40 or so, we begin the slow and steady decline of our minds, our eyes, our ears, our joints, our arteries, our libido, and every other system that affects the quality of life (and how long we live it) .
But according to Dr. Roizen and Dr. Oz, that's a mistake.
Aging isn't a decline of our systems. It's actually very purposeful. The very systems and biological processes that age us are actually designed to help us when we're a little bit younger. So what's our role as part of the aging population? To learn how those systems work, so we can reprogram them to work the way they did when we were younger. Your goal should be: Die young at any age. That means you live a high quality of life (with everything from working joints to working genitals) until the day you die. Because the doctors' real goal isn't just to make you live longer; it's to allow you to maintain vibrancy throughout your entire life.
The authors will tantalize readers with completely novel concepts---they're not just going to tell you that all you have to do is eat well and sleep lots. They'll explain how our bodies have evolved to ensure 50 years of high quality life, but those same mechanisms can be counterproductive as you age (it's the concept of biologic necessity, rather than just an accident; a biological process that helps you cope better when young unfortunately does opposite as you age). They'll do this by using the metaphor of a city to explain how the body works. Just like your body ages, a city does, too-especially if decisions are made that negatively impact the health of the city, or if too many resources and investments are used in the wrong areas and too few resources are used in the right areas. A once vibrant body can deteriorate if you don't take care of it. But if you revitalize, maintain, and implement new ideas, you'll keep your body at its finest. This allows you to live gracefully and passionately with a fundamentally older infrastructure.
Some examples you'll see throughout the book: Your arteries are like roadways that can be clogged, blocked, or worn down after years of abuse. Your brain is like the energy grid that supplies power to the entire city-and can be knocked out here and there if you let neurological branches fall on your power lines (keys, anyone?). Your skin, in many ways, is like a city's parks and green space-contributing to the overall sense of beauty and vibrancy. Your fat? Yep, landfill.
But really, the ultimate goal isn't just to keep your biological city from turning into a ghost town-to keep you from dying. The goal is to make your body top the "best city to live in" list. It's to make it vibrant, hip, to give it lots of resources and manage them well, and, perhaps most of all, to give it the ability to reinvent itself in the face of changing times.
The book will be full of signature YOU methods to convey the story, including YOU Tests, YOU Tips, and visual and verbal metaphors to bring the science alive; it will be heavily illustrated in the same playful, irreverent style as the previous books. Each section of the book will introduce a theory for why we age, with a quick intro into the science that will be followed by chapters of the health issues that primarily fall under each specific theory of aging.
As always, the doctors' passion for spreading awareness and promoting good health will shine through and make this a funny, educational, essential book.
Publishers Weekly
In their newest in the You series, physicians Oz and Roizen and a supporting cast of contributors explain why the body ages and how readers can become "anatomical puppeteers," mastering their genes, bad habits, environmental pollution and stress while igniting the body's ability to stay fit, strong and healthy. According to the authors, avoiding such major causes of death as cancer and heart disease increases life expectancy by only just under a decade. With their talent for creating vivid, humorous images (amplified by cartoon drawings), they describe 14 "major agers" and how readers can use what is known about telomeres (which look like the plastic ends of shoelaces), mitochondria (the body's energy powerhouses) and other components of body functioning to repair and rejuvenate cells. While the hefty amount of detailed information might seem overwhelming, the suggestions in the authors' "tool box" are straightforward and, frequently, simple: walking a half hour each day; consistently getting enough sleep; relieving stress with yoga, meditation and chi gong; removing toxins from the home; and avoiding accidents, for example. Perhaps most simple-and surprising-is their claim that one of the best predictors of aging is your perception of your own health. With the facts and tools laid out here, readers will be able to articulate, challenge and change those perceptions through positive action. (Oct.)
Copyright 2007 Reed Business Information
Susan B. Hagloch - Library Journal
Most of us fear aging itself less than the deterioration that is an inevitable accompaniment. Recent research, however, indicates that we can actively stave off much of this by properly attending to diet, exercise, and mental and social stimulation. These two titles, like Mark Liponis's Ultralongevityand Sanjay Gupta's Chasing Life, examine the current thinking in the field and outline plans for maintaining vigor well into the eighties and even beyond. The team behind the best-selling You: On a Diet, Oz and Roizen spend a lot of time describing the chemical and neurological processes of the aging body before dipping into various related topics (e.g., the 14 "Major Agers," aging myths, good sleep, hygiene, and a detox plan). Their style is nonlinear, with many sidebars and cartoon illustrations that baby boomers will find reminiscent of R. Crumb. This title is suited to perusing rather than reading from start to finish.
Flanigan (cardiology, Univ. of Colorado Health Sciences Ctr.) and Sawyer (codirector, Heart and Health Prevention Ctr.) are more straightforward and economical in style, zeroing in on the ten most deadly diseases (e.g., heart disease) and how to elude them. Both books emphasize the importance of regular physical exercise, a diet rich in fiber and antioxidants and low in fat and processed foods, and sustained mental and social activity. Most public libraries will want to stock a few titles on increasing longevity, a big headline maker. Flanigan and Sawyer's title is the more accessible of the two based on approach, yet Oz and Roizen's latest will no doubt be a best seller, as the authors are scheduled to launch the book on Oprahthe firstweek of November.

The Cleft Palate Story or Revenge of the Microbes

2009-01-06T13:15:00.000-08:00

The Cleft Palate Story

Author: Samuel Berkowitz
When a child is born with a cleft lip and/or palate, parents are often left with unanswered questions and a lack of information as to what to do and when to do it. The Cleft Palate Story is a unique and comprehensive book that provides parents with the answers to those questions and helps them to understand and successfully manage the problems associated with their child's cleft.

Inside The Cleft Palate Story, Dr. Samuel Berkowitz describes the different types of clefts, the causes of clefting, and the rehabilitation options. A clear and positive format is used to help parents reduce their anxiety over the unknown but treatable consequences of cleft lip/palate treatment and prepare them for the examinations, medical and dental procedures, and hospital admissions.

The Cleft Palate Story explains the methods used in clinical management, including surgery, orthodontics, and speech and hearing rehabilitative techniques. This generously illustrated book also includes an impressive appendix of valuable resources including information on insurance, finding support groups, and cleft-related publications and videos available on the market.

The Cleft Palate Story prepares parents for the challenges they will face, helps them understand the treatment plan developed by the cleft palate team, and details how this condition can be managed to have a successful outcome.
Michael E. Dunham
This is an informative new book on the care of children with facial clefting. It is written from the perspective of the craniofacial anomalies team and includes contributions from a variety of specialists caring for children with facial clefts. The book is a practical guide for parents of children with facial clefts. It includes detailed, but easily understood, material covering the surgical, dental, speech, and hearing aspects of craniofacial clefting. The book largely meets its overall objective as a handbook and reference for parents and primary care practitioners on this important subject. The book is targeted especially for parents of children with craniofacial clefts. It is, however, also an excellent source of information for primary care practitioners. The contributors are individuals distinguished in this field and include a mother of a child with a craniofacial cleft features. The book includes a number of excellent illustrations and photographs. The most unique feature of the book is its in-depth inclusion of resources for parents of children effected by craniofacial clefting. The list of resources include information on (1) feeding and day-to-day care of infants with facial clefts; (2) financing health care for handicapped children; (3) how to deal with insurance companies; (4) how to find a qualified craniofacial cleft team; (5) what to expect during and after surgery for craniofacial clefting. The chapters on surgical planning and dental orthodontics/orthopedics are particularly noteworthy. These complex and somewhat controversial topics are often confusing for parents and referring primary care physicians. This is a clearly written overview of facial clefting intended forparents. It is also an excellent reference for primary care physicians treating children with facial clefts. Each member of the craniofacial anomalies team explains their contribution to the child's care. The parent is considered an integral part of the team. The book's principle strengths are its in-depth but clearly written material for parents and its inclusion of resources for parents and caretakers of children with facial clefts.
Doody Review Services
Reviewer: Michael E. Dunham, MD (Northwestern University Feinberg School of Medicine)
Description: This is an informative new book on the care of children with facial clefting. It is written from the perspective of the craniofacial anomalies team and includes contributions from a variety of specialists caring for children with facial clefts.
Purpose: The book is a practical guide for parents of children with facial clefts. It includes detailed, but easily understood, material covering the surgical, dental, speech, and hearing aspects of craniofacial clefting. The book largely meets its overall objective as a handbook and reference for parents and primary care practitioners on this important subject.
Audience: The book is targeted especially for parents of children with craniofacial clefts. It is, however, also an excellent source of information for primary care practitioners. The contributors are individuals distinguished in this field and include a mother of a child with a craniofacial cleft features.
Features: The book includes a number of excellent illustrations and photographs. The most unique feature of the book is its in-depth inclusion of resources for parents of children effected by craniofacial clefting. The list of resources include information on (1) feeding and day-to-day care of infants with facial clefts; (2) financing health care for handicapped children; (3) how to deal with insurance companies; (4) how to find a qualified craniofacial cleft team; (5) what to expect during and after surgery for craniofacial clefting. The chapters on surgical planning and dental orthodontics/orthopedics are particularly noteworthy. These complex and somewhat controversial topics are often confusing for parents and referring primary care physicians.
Assessment: This is a clearly written overview of facial clefting intended for parents. It is also an excellent reference for primary care physicians treating children with facial clefts. Each member of the craniofacial anomalies team explains their contribution to the child's care. The parent is considered an integral part of the team. The book's principle strengths are its in-depth but clearly written material for parents and its inclusion of resources for parents and caretakers of children with facial clefts.
Rating
4 Stars! from Doody

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Revenge of the Microbes: How Bacterial Resistance Is Undermining the Antibiotic Miracle

Author: Abigail A Salyers
"Written by experts with extensive experience in the field, Revenge of the Microbes provides the scientific information readers will need to form opinions and make informed decisions regarding the use of antibiotics. The authors have carefully sifted through a vast amount of information to ensure comprehensive coverage of topics including the larger issues of economics, politics, health, safety, and the environment. Specific antibiotics and controversies are examined in a real-life context; accounts of positions on all sides of the public policy debate are presented; and less common issues, such as what happens to antibiotics once they are released into the environment, are addressed. The evolution of antibiotic-resistant bacteria is put into perspective, and bacterial mutation and horizontal gene transfer are explained in simple terms. An in-depth documentation of antibiotic structures is provided in the appendix." Reader-friendly and comprehensible, Revenge of the Microbes will engage a diverse audience, including biologists, doctors, teachers, students, lawyers, environmentalists, and everyday citizens. This new volume encourages readers to consider the extensive role of antibiotics in modern medicine and the potentially catastrophic impact the loss of effective antibiotics would have today and on future generations.
Doody Review Services
Reviewer: Rachel L. Robson, B.S., PhD (ABD)(Doane College)
Description: This book explains to a nonscientist audience antimicrobial resistance and why it is a serious threat to human health. Although it is a fairly easy read, even for those with little or no microbiology experience, it does not oversimplify or slip into inaccurate overgeneralizations, as many popular science books do.
Purpose: Drs. Salyers and Whitt aim to explain the basics of antibacterial resistance to nonscientists, so that they will understand why one should not take penicillin for the flu, for instance, or insist upon antibacterial soaps. Since the future of antibiotics depends on millions of individuals making informed decisions about antibiotic use, this book could not be more needed. The conversational writing style helps the authors meet this objective, by being emphatic without being preachy.
Audience: The book is clearly aimed at the nonscientist. But it is an excellent supplemental text for an undergraduate microbiology course, or even an introductory college biology course. The authors do an excellent job discussing the social and economic reasons why antibiotics are used in the way they are today, even though we know that such usage will likely lead to antibiotics' early obsolescence. This helps college biology students to understand how microbiology affects their everyday lives, and how political or economic decisions can affect human health. Further, the book does a great job of explaining, in easy-to-understand language, bacterial genetics, metabolism and evolution, making it a handy companion to (often, too jargon-y) microbiology textbooks. I haveadded this as a required text for the introductory college microbiology courses I teach for this reason.
Features: The best thing about this book is its breezy, conversational writing style that still does not sacrifice scientific accuracy. A close second is its thoughtful discussion of social and economic factors contributing to the overuse of antibiotics. Thought-provoking discussion questions (my favorite: Should county X be charged with bioterrorism for using drugs in such a way that led to the emergence of a completely drug-resistant TB strain?) keep readers considering what they've read long after they put the book down. As a microbiologist with an interest in antibiotic resistance, I still found myself having many gee-whiz moments. (tetQ gene transfer is actually induced by tetracycline itself [p. 105]? Cool.) More attention might have been paid to fitness landscapes, and the fact that bacteria won't inveitably evolve towards antibiotic susceptibility again if we stop using antibiotics. Too many people have this comforting view -- that resistance to drugs necessarily makes bacteria less fit -- and it would have been nice for the authors to address this more thoroughly than they did here.
Assessment: I am recommending Revenge of the Microbes to all my nonmicrobiologist friends, and requiring it of all my microbiology students. I only wish this book were better known, and more widely publicized, so that more people would read it. This is an important book that addresses an important topic, without ever seeming pedantic or stuffy. It is also reasonably priced for a trade paperback, and downright cheap for a college textbook. Overall, this is a fantastic value for the money.

What Cancer Cannot Do or Healing of Soul Healing of Body

2009-01-06T02:03:00.000-08:00

What Cancer Cannot Do

Author: Zondervan
Cancer is limited. It cannot shatter hope, it cannot corrode faith, it cannot steal eternal life, it cannot Whether you are hurting, scared, or just plain tired, this book is an encouragement and hope when dealing with cancer. Uplifting Scriptures from the New International Version, inspirational quotes, and encouraging stories of surviving cancer may not heal the body, but will touch the soul.

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Healing of Soul, Healing of Body: Spiritual Leaders Unfold the Strength and Solace in Psalms

Author: Simkha Y Weintraub
A groundbreaking book about spirituality and the work world. It will inspire people of all faiths and no faith to find greater meaning in their work, and see themselves continuing God's work in the world.
What People Are Saying
Jacob Neusner
Engaging, easy to read and hard to put down -- and it will make a difference and change people.

Table of Contents:
A source of solace for those who are facing illness, as well as those who care for them. The ten psalms which form the core of this healing resource were originally selected 200 years ago by Rabbi Nachman of Breslov as a "complete remedy." Today, for anyone coping with illness, they continue to provide a wellspring of strength.

The Kidfixer Baby Book or Art of Nutritional Cooking

2009-01-05T16:51:00.000-08:00

The Kidfixer Baby Book: An Easy-to-Use Guide to Your Baby's First Year

Author: Stuart J Altman
Here is a lifeline of reliable, reassuring information for those busy days and often sleepless nights from pregnancy through the first year. This trouble shooting, sanity-saving book covers more than five hundred topics-everything from allergies to zoster (commonly known as shingles)-and is filled with warm, comforting advice from an experienced pediatrician and father of two.
Wondering about those little bumps or spots? Worried that your baby sleeps or eats too much (or too little)? Coping with colic? Concerned about teething? Confused about car seats, medications, vaccinations? Designed to console even the most stressed-out parents during the always challenging first twelve months, this essential guide includes
• Guidelines for a healthy pregnancy (tip: limit fish and avoid peanut butter)-and what supplies to have on hand when baby arrives
• Advice on choosing a pediatrician: three vital questions for the prenatal interview
• The advantages (and disadvantages) of breast- and bottle-feeding, as well as time-tested tips on feeding schedules
• Hints for getting through the night-and avoiding ineffective bedtime rituals, including the "Sneaky" and "Buddy" approaches
• Crucial facts about shots, screening tests, and immunizations (yes, kids still do get whooping cough)
• At-your-fingertips information on common illnesses, fevers, when to call the doctor, and what to do in an emergency
• Special advice for working moms, single parents, adoptive parents, and parents of twins, triplets, and preemies
Plus-handy checklists, growth charts, eye-catching diagrams, "Myths and Truths" about baby care, and KidfixerFAQs-real questions from parents and Dr. Altman's helpful advice

Go to: Day of Reckoning or Many Children Left behind
Art of Nutritional Cooking

Author: Michael Baskett
Completely updated in a new edition. this unique book combines the experience of a professional chef with the expertise of a registered dietitian, offering readers a valuable guidebook/resource tool for preparing healthy food. The science of nutrition and the art of cooking are fully integrated to illustrate the infinite possibilities of healthy cooking that achieves quality in all areas of taste and customer satisfaction. A refreshing emphasis is placed on the taste, and composition of nutritionally prepared foods.
Booknews
New edition of a guide to understanding how to create and preserve good taste while preparing healthy foods. Stressing moderation, variety and balance, topics include a brief history of foods, nutrients and their effect on health, the new food pyramid, the nature of smell and taste, herbs and spices, vegetarianism, marketing a nutritional program, and 180-plus recipes with nutritional analysis. Annotation c. by Book News, Inc., Portland, Or.

Baking with Splenda or 12 Best Foods Cookbook

2009-01-05T04:39:00.000-08:00

Baking with Splenda

Author: JoAnna M Lund
Splendid recipes with Splenda, the no-calorie sugar alternative for the healthiest baked goods.

Grandma's scrumptious baked goods-with all the sweetness you remember.

From fresh-baked bread and biscuits to hot, finger-licking pies and sweet cobblers to heavenly coffeecakes, cheesecakes, and chocolate chip cookies, JoAnna Lund has accomplished the impossible using Splenda No Calorie Sweetener. Whether it's her Peanut Butter Cup Cookies, Blueberry Crumble Pie or Cappuccino Cheesecake, JoAnna's more than 200 baked goods and desserts are as quick and easy to whip up as they are low in sugar, carbs, and fat.

This all-new collection also features:

-Recipes for sauces, glazes, and toppings
- Special section of recipes using Splenda(r) Sugar Blend for Baking
- Cooking and baking secrets and tips to get the most delicious results with the fewest calories and the least fat
-The best recipes for your bread machine

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12 Best Foods Cookbook: Over 200 Delicious Recipes Featuring the 12 Healthiest Foods

Author: Dana Jacobi
From an award-winning food writer and chef-the breakthrough cookbook that identifies 12 micronutrient-rich foods that can help protect you against major disease and shows you how to turn them into mouthwatering dishes.

A diet rich in nutrients, including protein, carbohydrates, fat, fiber, and vitamins, is not enough for our health. For optimum protection against heart disease, cancer, diabetes, and other chronic diseases, we also need an abundance of micronutrients. How to make sure we get enough of these vital micronutrients-and how to prepare them easily and deliciously-is what Dana Jacobi shows us in 12 Best Foods Cookbook.

After identifying the 12 foods containing the most potent micronutrients-broccoli, black beans, tomatoes, salmon, soy, sweet potatoes, oats, onions, blueberries, walnuts, spinach, and chocolate-Jacobi provides over 200 fabulous, remarkably varied recipes starring these ingredients. From appetizers and sandwiches to sides and smoothies, from Salmon and Creamed Corn Chowder to a stir-fry of Asparagus, Red Pepper and Curried Tofu, the recipes in this book prove that a diet rich in all the micronutrients science has shown to be indispensable to our well-being can be a parade of delectable dishes. And, since chocolate is the most powerful antioxidant food, The Ultimate Bittersweet Brownies is one of the sweet treats that will satisfy the yearnings of health-conscious eaters and passionate chocoholics alike.

Library Journal
Jacobi (Amazing Soy) selected 12 "superfoods," that is, those that are especially high in nutrients and antioxidants: black beans, blueberries, broccoli, chocolate, oats, onions, salmon, soy, spinach, sweet potatoes, tomatoes, and walnuts. Her choices were based in part on versatility and availability to make eating a healthy diet as easy and appealing as possible. For each food, she indicates the specifics behind her choice, lists "Benefits at a Glance," and provides information on buying, storing, and preparation. Then she offers 200 recipes for her "best foods," often using two or more in the same dish. Numerous sidebars feature additional information on nutrition, as well as on techniques and ingredients. For all subject collections. Copyright 2005 Reed Business Information.

American Academy of Pediatrics or The G I Handbook

2009-01-04T19:27:00.000-08:00

American Academy of Pediatrics: Immunizations & Infectious Diseases: An Informed Parent's Guide

Author: American Academy of Pediatrics
Informed by the expertise of the American Academy of Pediatrics, this authoritative guide to immunizations and infections in children covers a wide range of subject matter in easy-to-understand terms. Divided into four parts, this resource covers immunizations, antibiotics, prevention, and infection control, and also gives summaries of various infectious diseases. Readers will learn what exactly an infectious disease is; the differences between bacteria, viruses, fungi, and parasites; and about contagions and incubation times. Parents, school nurses, librarians, and anyone else who comes into contact with children will find this handbook indispensable. A 2004 Childhood Immunization Schedule and a sample child vaccination record are also included.

Library Journal
Parents face increasingly complex decisions about their children's health-especially in the debates about vaccine safety. In this weighty manual rooted in evidence-based research, the American Academy of Pediatrics (AAP) contends, among other things, that immunizations are essential and safe. Editor Fisher oversees a wide variety of pertinent information: facts and figures on vaccines, including safety, side effects, and risks from disease; recommendations and schedules for immunizations (special children like preterm babies are addressed); the prevention and treatment of illnesses and/or injuries caused by food, insects or animals, and sexual transmission; and infectious agents like anthrax and plague that could be used in a terrorist attack. Antibiotics garner special attention, with emphasis on appropriate use and guidelines for parents. An overview of infectious diseases provides brief descriptions and covers signs and symptoms, when to call the doctor, diagnostic and treatment procedures, prognosis, and prevention. While the reading level is quite high, this is an excellent reference for parents, complete with a glossary and a brief listing of resources. It enters a crowded field of both pro- and anti-immunization titles but will stand out because of the AAP imprimatur. Highly recommended.-Janet M. Schneider, James A. Haley Veterans' Hosp., Tampa, FL Copyright 2005 Reed Business Information.
What People Are Saying
Observer Eccentric Newspapers
"A fine, user-friendly source available for raising healthy children."

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The G. I. Handbook: How the Glycemic Index Works, and how to Choose the Right Carbohydrates for Weight Control and Sustained Energy Levels

Author: Barbara Ravag
G.I., which is short for Glycemic Index-or blood-sugar index-must be maintained at an optimal level for weight control and sustained energy levels. Author Barbara Ravage recommends prudent dietary habits as she focuses on the varying effects of different carbohydrates on blood-sugar levels. Readers who follow her guidelines will conclude that it's neither difficult nor disagreeable to substitute low GI-rated foods for others with higher ratings. For instance, she suggests pasta rather than potatoes, berry fruits rather than bananas, and wine rather than beer with meals. She also offers advice on cooking and processing foods for optimal GI ratings. Extensive charts list the GI ratings of everyday foods, specifying the grams of carbohydrates each serving yields. For easy reference, foods are grouped into types that include: breads and bread products; cereals and grains; cookies, crackers, and cakes; fruit and fruit juices; vegetables and legumes; rice and pasta; milk and dairy foods, sweets and chocolate; and drinks. Here's a wealth of no-nonsense information in a compact volume for health-conscious readers.

Feeding Your Child or God Faith and Health

2009-01-04T08:16:00.000-08:00

Feeding Your Child: The Brazelton Way (The Brazelton Way Series)

Author: T Berry Brazelton
Nursing newborns, picky toddlers, four-year-olds with bizarre food preferences-at every age, parents are concerned with what their children eat. In this indispensable, straight-to-the-point guide, Brazelton and Sparrow follow the same approach of the earlier three very successful books in this series. First they apply the Touchpoints philosophy to feeding (watch for the setbacks that often come before a leap of progress), then they follow feeding progress age by age, and finally they deal with the most common issues: breast or bottle, weaning, basic nutritional needs, the over-involved parent, food battles, adolescent overeating, and the roots of eating disorders. Mealtimes can be fun, healthy, family times-the Brazelton Way.

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God, Faith, and Health: Exploring the Spirituality-Healing Connection

Author: Jeff Levin
In this groundbreaking book, Dr. Jeff Levin explores the latest compelling evidence of the connection between health and an array of spiritual beliefs and practices, including prayer, attending religious services, meditation, and faith in God. Drawing on his own and other published studies, Dr. Levin shows how religion’s emphasis on healthy behaviors and supportive relationships influences one’s overall health and how the optimism and hopefulness of those who profess faith promote the body’s healing responses. Filled with dramatic personal stories, God, Faith, and Health will alter the way you think about your body and your faith and will show you the path to improving your own health through spiritual practice.
"Jeff Levin writes with incredible clarity, style, and passion. This book is a must-read for anyone interested in the religion-health connection, especially those wondering if such a connection exists at all."
–Harold G. Koenig, M.D., Associate Professor of Psychiatry and Medicine, Duke University Medical Center, and author of The Healing Power of Faith
"Beautifully written and packed with compelling scientific evidence for the spirituality-health connection . . . . With the precision of a scientist, the courage of a true pioneer, and the artistry of a storyteller, Levin reminds us of what we can no longer afford to ignore: that our spiritual life matters mightily to our health and well-being at every level."
–Janet F. Quinn, Ph.D., R.N., Associate Professor, University of Colorado School of Nursing

Fast Fix GI Diet or Capoeira Conditioning

2009-01-03T22:04:00.000-08:00

Fast-Fix GI Diet: Have a Beautiful Body in Just 14 Days the Low GI Way!

Author: Helen Foster
Based on the glycemic index (GI)—the nutrition breakthrough that ranks carbs by their effect on blood sugar levels—the 14-day eating plan in this fully illustrated new guide lets dieters lose as much as seven pounds in just two weeks! Here are the facts about how the GI diet works; how its Feel-Full Factor reduces hunger pains and sugar cravings and makes it easy to stick to; and why it's a #1 strategy for lowering blood pressure and controlling diabetes. The plan includes delicious, good-for-you low-GI recipes and 15-minute body-toning workouts, plus a GI counter to keep weight off and charts of calories for 1,500 foods and for calories burned by 100 fun activities, from flying a kite to flamenco.

Book review: Desperation Entertaining or Pig Perfect
Capoeira Conditioning: How To Build Strength, Agility, and Cardiovascular Fitness Using Capoeira Movements

Author: Gerard Taylor
The popularity of capoeira continues to rise as more people discover how useful—and fun—it can be for increasing agility and flexibility, as well as strength and endurance. Capoeira Conditioning is an illustrated guide to whole-body training based on this increasingly popular Brazilian martial art. Designed for all ages and all levels of experience, the book is a step-by-step training manual with photographs that guide users through every movement and sequence. Accompanying text gives special pointers and describes the fitness benefits of each individual technique. Capoeira Conditioning offers no-frills advice about nutrition, regularity of training, capoeira in relation to other sports, and capoeira conditioning for children, along with a simple Q&A section.

Diabetes Snack Munch Nibble Nosh Book or Wellness

2009-01-03T12:52:00.000-08:00

Diabetes Snack Munch Nibble Nosh Book

Author: Ruth Glick
Health recipes perfect for any diet
This second edition of this American Diabetes Association bestselleroffers you 175 easy-to-prepare and healthy recipes withcomplete nutrition facts, preparation times, and easy-to-followinstructions. Each recipe is low in fat, saturated fat, and sodium.

New interesting book: Animals in Translation or Collins Alternative Health Guide
Wellness: Concepts and Applications

Author: David J Anspaugh
This text uses the foundations of the wellness movement - responsibility for oneself, behavior change and risk reduction, and health-care consumer awareness - to introduce students to the content needed for today's wellness courses. Offering balanced coverage of fitness and wellness topics, the seventh edition is also accompanied by an Online Learning Center.

Table of Contents:
1 Wellness and Fitness for Life
2 Preventing Cardiovascular Disease
3 Increasing Cardiorespiratory Endurance
4 Building Muscular Strength and Endurance
5 Improving Flexibility
6 Forming a Plan for Good Nutrition
7 Understanding Body Composition
8 Achieving a Healthy Weight
9 Coping with and Managing Stress
10 Taking Charge of Your Personal Safety
11 Taking Responsibility for Drug Use
12 Preventing Sexually Transmitted Diseases
13 Understanding Cancer and Diabetes
14 Becoming a Responsible Health Care Consumer
Appendix A - A Self-Care Guide for Common Medical Problems
Appendix B - Resources for Self-Care

The Abs Diet Get Fit Stay Fit Plan or Outsmarting the Female Fat Cell

2009-01-03T00:41:00.000-08:00

The Abs Diet Get Fit Stay Fit Plan: The Exercise Program to Flatten Your Belly, Reshape Your Body, and Give You ABS for Life!

Author: David Zinczenko
Tens of thousands of Americans have changed their bodies - and their lives - with the help of The Abs Diet, the New York Times bestseller from David Zinczenko, editor-in-chief of Men’s Health magazine. Now, to meet the demand for more information about exercise, Zinczenko and coauthor Ted Spiker present readers with dozens of workouts and hundreds of exercises that they can do any time and any place for fabulous body-altering results.
The Abs Get Fit, Stay Fit Plan introduces a new workout system - ABS3 - based on simple, highly effective principles:
A: Abdominal exercises strengthen your core
B: Big muscle groups increase metabolism
S: Speed intervals, not slow cardiovascular exercise, burns fat
faster
3: 3 days a week is all you need to see results
In The Abs Diet Get Fit Stay Fit Plan, workouts are flexible, varied, and quick - you can complete them in less than 20 minutes. Designed to strengthen your core, flatten your gut, and get you in the best shape of your life, this exercise guide demonstrates why David R. Pearson, director of the strength-research laboratory at Ball State University, has called the Abs Diet program "a must for anyone who is serious about building a healthy body."

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Outsmarting the Female Fat Cell: The First Weight-Control Program Designed Specifically for Women

Author: Debra Waterhous
In a clear, comprehensive way, Waterhouse shows the effects of hormones, pregnancy, and menopause on fat storage, and how the female fat cell thrives on diets. She then outlines a three-month Outstanding Female Fat (OFF) program to shrink fat cells forever.
Library Journal
At first glance, this appears to be just another diet book, but it is different. Nutritionist Waterhouse discusses the physiological reasons that make it difficult for women to lose weight and explains why changing the body composition to lose fat is more important. She then shows why diets don't work and presents a program that combines aerobic exercise, eating moderately throughout the day, choosing low-fat foods, and not eating after 6 p.m. By gradually integrating this program into their lives, women can control their weight without dieting and also improve their health. Waterhouse's advice about coping with travel, restaurant meals, and holiday meals is useful, too. Recommended for health and fitness collections.-- Barbara M. Bibel, Oakland P.L., Cal .

	Foreword	ix
	Introduction	xi
	Entries A-Z	1
	Appendixes	263
	Bibliography	307
	Index	321

	Preface	6
1.	Introduction	7
2.	Finding the Tsubo	12
3.	Shiatsu Technique	49
4.	Back Shiatsu	64
5.	Ampuku Therapy	74
6.	Neck Shiatsu	86
7.	Leg and Foot Shiatsu	93
8.	Arm and Chest Shiatsu	104
9.	Face and Ear Shiatsu	108
10.	Shiatsu Exercise	116
11.	General Shiatsu and How to Treat Common Ailments with Shiatsu	131

	Note	xi
	Introduction	xiii
1	The Life of Edward Bach	1
2	Discovering the New Medicine	13
3	Reflections on Dr. Bach's Life	29
4	How the Bach Remedies Work	37
5	How to Prescribe the Remedies	65
6	How to Prepare and Use the Remedies	81
7	Bach Remedies for Animals	99
8	38 Bach Flower Remedies	113
9	Stories, Advice, and Case Studies	197
10	Healing Meditations	239
	Conclusion	255
	Dedication	259
Appendix 1	Meditation Groups	261
Appendix 2	The Bach Flower Centre	265
	Further Reading	273
	Bibliography	279
	Index	281

	Acknowledgments	ix
	Preface	xi
1.	Introduction: Eating Out as a Way of Life	1
2.	Nutrition: Eating Out--Healthfully	15
3.	Rise and Dine: Breakfast	67
4.	Hold the Mayo: Sandwich Shops	85
5.	Wok This Way: Chinese Restaurants	103
6.	Use Your Noodle: Italian Restaurants	119
7.	Any Way You Slice It: Pizzerias	135
8.	Drop the Chalupa: Mexican Restaurants	161
9.	Acropolis Now: Greek Restaurants	179
10.	Catch of the Day: Seafood Restaurants	189
11.	Here's the Beef: Steak Houses	207
12.	Where Everybody Knows Your Name: Dinner Houses	223
13.	Home away from Home: Family-Style Restaurants	239
14.	In the Drink: Beverages	251
15.	Sweet Nothings: Pastry and Desserts	257
16.	On the Run: Fast-Food Restaurants	271
17.	Shop Till You Drop: Mall Food	303
18.	Horror Show: Movie Theater Snacks	355
	Appendix	360
	Index	366