Subtle Aromatherapy or Carbophobia

Subtle Aromatherapy

Author: Patricia Davis

First book devoted solely to a subtle or spiritual level.

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Carbophobia: The Scary Truth about America's Low-Carb Craze

Author: Michael Greger

Everywhere you go these days, it seems, the Atkins "A" can be found. In the first six months of 2004, no fewer than 1,864 new "low-carb" products were launched-everything from low-carb pasta to low-carb gummy bears. Yet warnings from medical authorities continue to pour in. How have low-carb diet gurus managed to mislead millions of people onto a diet opposed by so many-including the American Dietetic Association, the American Medical Association, the National Academy of Sciences, the American Cancer Society, the American Heart Association, and the National Institutes of Health?

In the first book of its kind, Dr. Michael Greger draws together decades of research to decisively debunk the purported "science" behind the low-carb claims. Carbophobia documents just how ineffective the Atkins Diet and other low-carb plans have been in producing sustainable weight loss, and lists the known hazards inherent to the diet. This is not a case of academic "he said/she said." It is a case of major food industry players choosing to ignore all the current evidence-based dietary recommendations to protect their financial interests no matter what the human cost.

Publishers Weekly

Vegetarian nutrition specialist Greger dedicates this goal-oriented volume to discrediting the effectiveness and healthfulness of low-carbohydrate diets, especially the ubiquitous Atkins Diet. But the author, creator of www.AtkinsExposed.com, says his book is "not the Dr. Greger Diet versus the Dr. Atkins Diet. This is a century of medical science versus the Atkins diet." In fact, Greger cites hundreds of respectable resources that back up his theories; of the volume's 176 pages, 72 are filled with lists of references. The 104 remaining pages are generally reader-friendly and compelling, although readers might feel that they're stuck in the middle of a mud-slinging war instead of receiving helpful diet advice (for example, Greger points out that "on August 3, 2004, the legal department of the Atkins Corporation sent me a letter threatening to sue me for speaking out against the Atkins Diet on my website," and then spends a chapter refuting the corporation's claims). Still, this is an interesting counterpoint to a diet philosophy that has swept the nation, and it raises valid points that anyone concerned for their health may want to consider before committing to a low-carb existence. (Mar.) Copyright 2005 Reed Business Information.

Mold and Real Estate or An Angel at My Side

Mold and Real Estate: A Handbook for Buyers and Sellers

Author: Carmel Streater

Mold is one of the most common and least understood of all living creatures. Yet, mold is involved in a number of highly publicized court cases involving real estate. How on earth is it possible for such a simple and common creature to be the cause of so much upheaval in the extremely complex business of real estate? Media reports of court cases involving mold and real estate are filled with references to the large settlements collected by plaintiffs. How these cases were made and what the actual findings were are more complex than they appear. In this book, Streater includes cases that illustrate the major findings of district and state courts. The variety of state statutes governing mold disclosures by real estate licensees is also examined. Mold and Real Estate is not intended to make you an expert in either mold or real estate. It will simply give you a general but factual knowledge of mold?s impact on real estate. After reading this book you will learn two facts: (1) not all mold problems are deal breakers, and (2) there need never be a mold problem serious enough to place a building in either physical or economic jeopardy if the appropriate management techniques are followed.

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An Angel at My Side: Surviving Leukemia Through Love

Author: Frances M Schindler

An inspiring, positive approach to surviving leukemia, a bone marrow transplant and severe Graft Versus Host Disease.

An Angel at My Side brings with it a powerful and inspiring message to any person faced with a critical illness, either of themselves or a loved one. Having been diagnosed twice with leukemia, Frances Schindler has faced inconceivable odds and challenges with courage, humor and unmistakable honesty. Portrayed within is the will of a warrior as she fights for her life. The reader will share in the journey of bone marrow transplant, toxic drug induced psychosis, numerous infections and illness, and a continuing battle with severe Graft Versus Host Disease. Schindler attributes her victory to faith, a positive attitude, and her own special angel.

Susan Derozier

One can't read this story without being lifted by its message, and inspired by a woman's capacity to forgive and love.

Table of Contents:

	Introduction	ix
Chapter 1	Shock and Denial	1
Chapter 2	Hospital Routines	11
Chapter 3	Homeward Bound	21
Chapter 4	Life Goes On	29
Chapter 5	The Leukemia Is Back	36
Chapter 6	Bone Marrow Transplant	42
Chapter 7	The Journey Begins	55
Chapter 8	Reality Sets In	65
Chapter 9	Severe GVHD of the Skin	74
Chapter 10	Total Misery	84
Chapter 11	Strange Encounters of the Third Kind	91
Chapter 12	To Paradise and then Hell	101
Chapter 13	Deep Depression and Frustration Set In	113
Chapter 14	Five-Year Survival	125
Chapter 15	Healing the Mind, Body, and Soul	133
	A Donor's Message	141
	Epilogue	145
	List of Resources	147
	Supplement Therapies	149
	Photos	151

The Mature Mind or The Other Diabetes

The Mature Mind: The Positive Power of the Aging Brain

Author: Gene D Cohen MD PhD

The Golden Years are being redefined. The fastest-growing segment of the population, those beyond the age of fifty, are no longer content to simply cope with the losses of age. Mental acuity and vitality are becoming a life-long pursuit. Now, the science of the mind is catching up with the Baby Boom generation. In this landmark book, renowned psychiatrist Gene Cohen challenges the long-held belief that our brain power inevitably declines as we age, and shows that there are actually positive changes taking place in our minds. Based on the latest studies of the brain, as well as moving stories of men and women in the second half of life, The Mature Mind reveals for the first time how we can continue to grow and flourish. Cohen's groundbreaking theory-the first to elaborate on the psychology of later life-describes how the mind gives us "inner pushes" and creates new opportunities for positive change throughout adult life. He shows how we can jump-start that growth at any age and under any circumstances, fine-tuning as we go, actively building brain reserves and new possibilities. The Mature Mind offers a profoundly different and intriguing look at ourselves, challenging old assumptions, raising bold new questions, and providing exciting answers grounded in science and the realities of everyday life.

Publishers Weekly

Old dogs can learn new tricks, says psychiatrist Cohen, drawing on the latest studies of the aging brain and mind. In fact, new scanning technologies show that in some ways the aging brain is more flexible than younger ones. How we look at the "mature mind" may change with the theories and research presented by Cohen (The Creative Age), founding chief of the Center on Aging at the National Institute of Mental Health. Aiming to debunk the myth of aging as an inevitable decline of body and mind, Cohen introduces the concept of developmental intelligence, a "maturing synergy of cognition, emotional intelligence, judgment, social skills, life experience, and consciousness." Expanding on Erik Erikson's developmental psychology, Cohen postulates that there are four phases of psychological development in mature life: midlife re-evaluation, "a time of exploration and transition"; liberation, a desire to experiment; the summing-up phase of "recapitulation, resolution, and review"; and "encore," the desire to go on. Drawing on the results of two groundbreaking studies, Cohen illustrates that the years after age 65 are anything but "retiring," and that creativity, intellectual growth and more satisfying relationships can blossom at any age. Agent, Gail Ross. (Jan.) Copyright 2005 Reed Business Information.

Table of Contents:

1	The power of older minds	1
2	Harnessing developmental intelligence	29
3	The second half of life : phases I and II	51
4	The second half of life : phases III and IV	75
5	Cognition, memory, and wisdom	93
6	Cultivating social intelligence	115
7	Reinventing retirement	135
8	Creativity and aging	167

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The Other Diabetes: Living and Eating Well with Type 2 Diabetes

Author: Elizabeth N Hiser

Author Elizabeth Hiser offers a consumer guide to type 2 diabetes, the more common and less well-understood form of the disease. Of the estimated 16 million cases of diabetes in the United States today, nine out of ten are the "other" diabetes, type 2, the kind related to too much rather than too little insulin. The Other Diabetes reviews how genetics, excess calories, and a sedentary lifestyle contribute to type 2 diabetes; how insulin resistance is the hallmark of the disease; how people can lose weight and keep it off; how exercise can work for anyone; and how to avoid the most lethal complication of type 2 diabetes - early death from heart disease. The Other Diabetes is also a comprehensive nutrition handbook.

Library Journal

Type 2 diabetes affects over 16 million Americans, making it one of the most common chronic diseases in the United States. Hiser, a dietician and the nutrition editor of Eating Well magazine, rightfully credits diet as a major tool in the control of the disease and the prevention of disabling complications. Explanations of diabetes and why diet plays a critical role for the diabetic are clear and coherent. Exercise is emphasized in ways that all readers can adapt to their current lifestyles. Hiser advocates a Mediterranean diet that, while relatively high in monounsaturated fat, is primarily plant-based (i.e., grains, fruits, and vegetables), with a low emphasis on meat and dairy products. Concrete information and advice on "good" foods, supplements, and meal plans are covered, and recipes and a resource list of associations are included. A good addition to all health collections.--Janet M. Schneider, James A. Haley Veterans Hosp., Tampa, FL Copyright 1999 Cahners Business Information.

Weiser Concise Guide to Yoga for Magick or Low Carb Barbecue Book

Weiser Concise Guide to Yoga for Magick: Build Physical and Mental Strength for Your Practice

Author: Nancy Wasserman

Spiritual power demands physical health and the contemporary Western practitioner can learn much from the ancient tradition of yoga. Yoga, meaning "union," is a multi-dimensional discipline designed to help the individual attain health, serenity, focus, and, ultimately, union with the Divine. In the words of one master, Aleister Crowley, "Magick is a Pyramid built layer by layer. The work of the Body of Light-with the technique of Yoga, is the foundation of the whole."

This succinct and uniquely helpful book explores the often-overlooked importance of bringing and maintaining a healthy body and a clear thinking mind to the practice of ceremonial magick or witchcraft. While many books on magick discuss the importance of ritual, few focus on the physical, spiritual, and moral qualities necessary to make those rituals effective.

"The physical body is the living temple of the Holy Spirit. A person who can't sit in one position with comfort and quiet, who can't breathe with evenness and regularity, who can't temporarily still the mind of its many warring thoughts, who can't channel powerful energies through the body because of ill health-will be hard-pressed to spiritually advance. This book will teach you do to every one of these things and more."

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Low-Carb Barbecue Book: Over 200 Recipes for the Grill and Picnic Table

Author: Dana Carpender

Over 200 recipes for backyard picnics and barbecues, from meats to side dishes to cocktails to desserts, that are all low in carbohydrates. This book features all-new recipes for condiments, sauces, and marinades that can replace the sugar-laden, store-bought varieties and allow the low-carber to enjoy previously forbidden foods like Honey-Glazed Babyback Ribs and pina coladas.

Table of Contents:

	Introduction	9
Chapter 1	Techniques and Other Stuff You Need to Know	11
Chapter 2	Sauces, Rubs, Mops, and the Like	28
Chapter 3	Pork	79
Chapter 4	Chicken, Turkey, and Other Birds	98
Chapter 5	Beef and Lamb	124
Chapter 6	Fish and Seafood	144
Chapter 7	Kebabs	158
Chapter 8	Grilled Vegetables and Other Hot Sides	170
Chapter 9	Salads, Slaws, and Other Cold Sides	189
Chapter 10	Festive Grillside Adult Beverages (Plus One for Everyone!)	215
Chapter 11	Desserts--If You've Still Got Room!	228
Appendix	Where to Find a Few Less-Common Ingredients	246
	Index	249