Men's Diseases Book

Complete Stretching or For Your Own Good

2009-12-05T18:14:00.000-08:00

Complete Stretching: A New Exercise Program for Health and Vitality

Author: Maxine Tobias

30-minute stretch workouts for exercise through movement, breathing, and relaxation. A dramatic new entry into a crowded field; with full-color illustrations on every page!

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For Your Own Good: The Anti-Smoking Crusade and the Tyranny of Public Health

Author: Jacob Sullum

The tobacco controversy is usually portrayed as a battle between selfless defenders of public health and greedy merchants of death. In For Your Own Good, journalist Jacob Sullum argues that such a view conceals the true nature of the crusade for a smoke-free society. As Sullum demonstrates, this struggle is not about the behavior of corporations; it's about the behavior of individuals. It is an attempt by one group of people to impose their tastes and preferences on another. For Your Own Good shows that long before Philip Morris or R. J. Reynolds existed, tobacco's opponents condemned smoking as disgusting, immoral, addictive, unhealthy, and inconsiderate. In recent decades, they have used scientific evidence that smoking is hazardous to enlist the state in their crusade, arguing that the government has an obligation to discourage behavior that might lead to disease or injury. Given this country's tradition of limited government, however, Americans tend to be skeptical of this argument. Sullum justifies their misgivings, noting that achieving a 'smoke-free society' in a nation where tens of millions choose to smoke is necessarily an exercise in tyranny.

Peter Kurth

Before you read any further, folks, I'd advise you to lock your doors. Close the windows and draw the blinds. You're about to hear something you're not supposed to know.

"There is no evidence," writes Jacob Sullum in For Your Own Good, his trenchant analysis of the anti-smoking movement in America, "that casual exposure to second-hand smoke has any impact on your life expectancy." People who live for years with heavy smokers, it's true, run a slightly higher risk of developing lung cancer than people who don't, raising the "lifetime risk," Sullum tells us, "from about 0.34 percent to about 0.41 percent." Neither is there any convincing data to support the claim that smoking imposes a disproportionate financial burden on society, or that advertising, even when aimed at kids, "plays an important role in getting people to smoke, as opposed to getting them to smoke a particular brand."

"Because smokers tend to die earlier than nonsmokers," Sullum remarks crisply, "the costs of treating tobacco-related illness are balanced, and probably outweighed, by savings on Social Security, nursing home stays, and medical care in old age." Sullum, a senior editor at the libertarian Reason magazine and himself a nonsmoker, is dead set against a federal ban on cigarettes and other tobacco products. He's also against their further regulation, not because he thinks smoking is a good idea, but because he thinks that, under the specious guise of science, a moral crusade of 19th century dimensions is operating on the eve of the 21st. He is particularly irritated by what he calls "the Public Health establishment," which, having vanquished most natural epidemics in our time, now treats smoking and other "addictive behaviors" as if they were communicable diseases.

"Behavior cannot be transmitted to other people against their will," Sullum observes. "People do not choose to be sick, but they do choose to engage in risky behavior. The choice implies that the behavior, unlike a viral or bacterial infection, has value. It also implies that attempts to control the behavior will be resisted," especially among the young. Elementary child psychology, not to mention your grandmother's home wisdom, will confirm that the fastest way to get a child to do something is to tell him not to do it. We're all being treated like children anyway, Sullum thinks, when the federal government redefines cigarettes as "nicotine delivery devices" and ignores the truth that every smoker knows -- that smoking is pleasurable, sensual and utilitarian, "relieving boredom," as Sullum says, "soothing distress, aiding concentration [and] warding off loneliness." In other words, smokers are not mere "addicts" in search of a fix, still less the helpless victims of the tobacco companies. Nobody smokes without some benefit to themselves.

Sullum is not a polemicist, and he is not encouraging anyone who reads his book to rush out for a pack of Camels. He wants Americans to make health decisions on their own and for themselves, and he wants an end to smoking hysteria, which, as he vividly demonstrates, has come and gone at different times in history without any lasting result. In the meantime, don't be fooled by the federal government's high moral tone in its fight against Big Tobacco: No government on earth is going to forgo nearly $20 billion a year in tax revenue, no matter who the villains are. -- Salon

New England Journal of Medicine

A curious and challenging mixture of fact and philosophy is what makes this book so intriguing and worthwhile. Sullum marshals an impressive array of facts and arguments in tackling such fundamental issues as addiction, the risks of exposure to environmental tobacco smoke, the legitimacy of taxing cigarettes, and the effects of advertising. He has undertaken a truly prodigious amount of research and frequently (but decidedly not always) demonstrates a striking sophistication in discussing technical issues. The history he presents is consistently accurate, and his enumeration of arguments for and against various propositions often exhibits a scholarliness not always found in the work of tobacco-control researchers.

Wall Street Journal - Richard Klein

Compelling. . .you can't help being chilled by the implications of this newly triumphant public health philosophy.

New York Times - Christopher Lehmann-Haupt

Finely reasoned. . .meticulously logical. . .fair and balanced.

Washington Post - Joshua Shenk

For Your Own Good is a must-read.

Richard Klein

Compelling. . .you can't help being chilled by the implications of this newly triumphant public health philosophy. -- The Wall Street Journal

Joshua Shenk

For Your Own Good is a must-read. -- The Washington Post

Kirkus Reviews

A somewhat predictable libertarian attack on antismoking efforts. Gadflies can perform an important service when public debate is one-sided. In this volume Sullum, a veteran journalist and senior editor of Reason magazine, assumes this mantle and boldly leaps into the ongoing tobacco wars, but is only partially successful. On one hand, he presents a thorough overview of the history of tobacco use and efforts to restrict it, is straightforward about the dangers, and makes a serious effort to shift the grounds of debate from public health to political freedom. On the other hand, he's too willing to focus attention on his opponents rather than on the issue, replicating the ad hominem and straw-man attacks for which he criticizes the antismoking movement. Sullum's argument is that efforts to eliminate smoking are tyrannical and run roughshod over the traditional distinction between other- and self-regarding actions that classical liberals use to distinguish between behavior that should and should not be subject to public control. This is a legitimate concern that has been shoved aside too easily, and his charge of collectivism should not be dismissed as quaint and archaic. However, after clearing the smoke away from the fundamental issue of political values, he asserts his libertarian position rather than arguing for it. Without recognizing that some individual behavior is appropriately restricted, identifying the criteria that distinguish that behavior, and assessing where smoking falls in relation to those criteria, Sullum is just circling the issue his book needs to address. If, as Sullum sarcastically concludes, 'freedom is the most pernicious' risk factor for disease and injuryin the eyes of antismokers, a more disciplined analysis of smoking in relation to freedom is badly needed.

	Author's note
	Introduction: Without a Doubt	1
1	From Devil's Weed to Soldier's Friend	15
2	Appropriate Remedial Action	40
3	Coughing Cowboys	82
4	Vice Charge	119
5	Smoke Alarm	138
6	Try, Try Again	181
7	Little White Slavers	220
8	Doctor's Orders	256
Appendix	Ten Myths of the Anti-Smoking Movement	277
	Notes	281
	Bibliography	321
	Acknowledgments	328
	Index	329

Your Guide to Living Well with Rheumatoid Arthritis or Why Beauty Matters

2009-12-04T14:13:00.000-08:00

Your Guide to Living Well with Rheumatoid Arthritis

Author: Arthritis Foundation

Approximately 2.5 million Americans live with rheumatoid arthritis (RA), a potentially debilitating disease that can cause inflammation and swelling in joints throughout the body. This book stresses the importance of early and aggressive medical treatment of the disease, but also underscores the importance of your role as manager of your disease and of your health-care team. It teaches practical ways to help you live better with RA.

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Why Beauty Matters

Author: Karen Lee Thorp

Why Beauty Matters explores up-to-the-minute research that has made Newsweek headlines, delves into the breadth of biblical wisdom about beauty, and listens to women as they struggle with issues of physical appearance and spirituality.

Consumer Behavior or Civil Warriors

2009-12-03T10:11:00.000-08:00

Consumer Behavior: In Fashion

Author: Michael Solomon

Fashion is a driving force that shapes the way we live—it influences apparel, hairstyles, art, food, cosmetics, cars, music, toys, furniture, and many other aspects of our daily lives that we often take for granted. Fashion is a major component of popular culture—one that is everchanging. With a solid base in social science, and in economic and marketing research, Consumer Behavior: In Fashion provides a comprehensive analysis of today's fashion consumer. Up-to-date, thought-provoking information is presented in an engaging everyday context that helps students, business people and scholars understand how fashion shapes the everyday world of consumers.

Among other special features, this comprehensive text:

Starts each chapter with a consumer scenario used to analyze concepts covered in the chapter
Relates consumer behavior concepts specifically to fashion products and processes
Integrates the rapidly-evolving domain of fashion e-commerce
Uses numerous fashion ads to explore how fashion companies attempt to communicate with their markets
Includes both a marketing and consumer approach to the business of fashion
Highlights both good and bad aspects of fashion marketing and offers a chapter on consumer and business ethics, social responsibility, and environmental issues
Includes a chapter on consumer protection by business, government, and independent agencies

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Civil Warriors: The Legal Siege on the Tobacco Industry

Author: Dan Zegart

Ron Motley hardly slept the night before the verdict.

He went to bed in his suite on the seventh floor of the Radisson at ten o’clock complaining of a headache and never really dozed off. His bodyguard, a refrigerator-sized black man named Larry who once provided security for the Saudi royal family, watched television with him and retired to his room.

Larry was there because Motley had received a steady stream of death threats since he started suing tobacco companies four years earlier. Another came a week before.

“We know where you are and you’ll be dead by midnight,” said a voice on his answering machine back home in South Carolina.

By the spring of 1998, the anti-tobacco side had lost a lot of sleep worrying about stolen information, tapped phones, hidden documents and death threats. It gave rise to jokes about living in a John Grisham novel, but it wasn’t very funny for those on the inside of the experience. Jeffrey Wigand, a tobacco whistleblower and close friend of Motley’s, moved out of Louisville, Kentucky after being threatened by telephone and having a bullet left in his mailbox. The bullet was an armor-piercing Israeli specialty round, a very nasty addition to the day’s bills and letters. A lawyer for another ex-tobacco insider became convinced he was being followed one day in traffic, jumped out of his car at a red light, ran back to the other car and screamed that if he ever saw the driver again, he’d beat him to a pulp.

Motley wondered whether it was all a continuum. Would an industry that lied and shredded also wiretap and have you followed? Would they put a bullet in your mailbox?Would they beat you up? Ness, Motley, Loadholt, Richardson & Poole, Motley’s law firm in Charleston, South Carolina, which had spent $30 million on tobacco cases and so far received not a red cent in return, took no chances. They hired the best bodyguard they could find, and that was Larry.

It made eminent sense to me that if anyone was going to be knocked off, it probably should be Motley. I’d traveled with him enough to know he was the war-time consigliere, the chief soldier on the plaintiff’s side. Here in Muncie, Indiana, he put his case against the industry before a jury for six long weeks in February and March of 1998. He had spent almost five years building it, fighting to get documents, taking scores of depositions, developing elaborate charts and videos on how tobacco smoke assaults the lung, befriending people like Jeff Wigand, whom Motley flew to Charleston after Wigand lost his home, his job and his marriage.

And now, having completed the biggest fight of his tobacco life, Motley ached to go to sleep. But he couldn’t.

Forty other people from Ness, Motley had also come to Muncie, taking the whole third and seventh floors of the Radisson for offices and sleeping quarters and living there from January into the spring. While Motley tossed and turned upstairs, most of them were at a big, loud party in the Radisson bar, where they got drunker and blearier than they had gotten in a really long time. The men and women who attack giant corporations for a living aren’t shy and retiring, and there was a good deal of bright plumage in evidence — pastel suits, paisley ties and cowboy boots — and an abundance of comely female junior lawyers and aides in form-fitting dresses and short skirts. There was a lot of noise and a lot of laughter. A little later, some of the tobacco lawyers showed up, a quieter, more conservative breed. But in the end, the tobacco crowd and the plaintiff’s bunch made merry together, more or less, the steadily drinking tobacco men drooping in their trenchcoats over the Ness, Motley women.

Motley didn’t materialize downstairs until the next afternoon, a full day into the jury’s deliberations and long after the party had ended. He strolled into the lobby and sat down in a chair to wait for news. Within minutes he was surrounded by the secretaries and paralegals and junior lawyers who make his entourage one of the more fetching flying circuses outside of the rock ‘n roll world, about which a female reporter in Florida once remarked, “Aren’t there any male assistants?” Somebody opened a couple of beers and the ladies took turns massaging his neck.

It was a balmy March day in Indiana and by seven o’clock there was still no word from the jury. Someone arranged to have a Suburban come and take what was generally called the Motley Crew — and me — to a steak restaurant.

As we drove across the little city and its gloomy boarded-up downtown, I thought back to the summer of 1994, when I first met Ron Motley, which in retrospect seemed a time of such optimism and simplicity.

The man who answered the door of a New Orleans hotel room had slicked-back black hair and a deep Southern accent. He wore a hand-tailored blue silk suit, but his socks didn’t match. I later learned he was color blind. His handshake was ice cold, as if all the blood had gone to his face, which was red. He had piercing dark eyes, but a voice like warm bourbon.

We sat down and talked while he munched a waffle at a little glass-topped table near the window, his right leg bouncing up and down like it had electrodes on it.

He became steadily more intoxicated with his story as he explained why he was out to get the tobacco men.

“I’m telling you, you can’t find a family in America they haven’t touched,” he said, veins standing out in his neck.

“That’s why we’re going to beat ‘em.”

He sprang up and fluttered through the room, yanking papers out of a briefcase, stepping into the bathroom.

“Eventually,” he muttered, peering into the mirror.

Then he darted out and grabbed the phone, charming his way past a colleague’s child to learn whether Ness, Motley had won a court decision on a $1.3 billion asbestos lawsuit.

At that time, Motley and others were massing the talent of the biggest personal injury law firms in the country for an assault on the hitherto impregnable citadel of tobacco. This coalition improved the odds considerably for the plaintiff’s side against an industry that by a very conservative estimate had wiped out seven million Americans since the Surgeon General first warned that cigarette smoking may be hazardous to your health.

Another set of arithmetic showed that the several dozen firms that joined forces with Motley had during their careers extracted billions of dollars from the asbestos and pharmaceuticals industries whose products had injured a tiny fraction of the lives laid waste by cigarettes. Yet the tobacco industry had never paid damages to a soul. To the plaintiff’s lawyers, the cigarette cartel was Mount Everest, or maybe Fort Knox. These two forces seemed destined to meet in some historic conflict.

New York Times Book Review - Roger Parloff

[If] the reader is looking for a highly readable overview of the sprawling tobacco litigation, told briskly, comprehensively and comprehensibly by an excellent storyteller, then Civil Warriors is a good pick.

Kirkus Reviews

An account of the 30-year war waged by lawyers, scientists, whistle blowers, and health crusaders against the tobacco companies. Investigative journalist Zegart spent five years researching a complicated story of dying lung cancer victims who sued tobacco companies (such as Philip Morris, R.J. Reynolds, and Brown & Williamson) through the efforts of Ron Motley, a southern lawyer who won many product liability cases involving asbestos. Motley could not forget the memory of his mother, a heavy smoker, dying painfully of lung cancer, and he gradually built up a file of research scientists (who proved that the biochemistry of human cells was changed by the addictive nature of nicotine) and whistle blowers (who provided the evidence that tobacco companies suppressed public knowledge of the addictive qualities of nicotine). He also discovered evidence that at least one company spiked extra nicotine into the cigarettes to create permanently addicted customers. When many state attorneys-general combined their efforts to defeat Big Tobacco in court, it was found that companies had known for years from their own research that cigarette smoking was a leading cause of lung cancer but had lied about it. An interesting story of a victory for justice led by a hero lawyer and gritty, never-say-die crusaders who worked around the clock for years. A glossary of the numerous characters coming in and out of the book could have aided the reader, however.

Subtle Aromatherapy or Carbophobia

2009-12-02T06:10:00.000-08:00

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

2009-12-01T02:09:00.000-08:00

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.

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.

	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

2009-11-29T22:08:00.000-08:00

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.

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

2009-11-28T18:07:00.000-08:00

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.

	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

The Elements of Effort or Heinermans Encyclopedia of Anti Aging Remedies

2009-11-27T14:06:00.000-08:00

The Elements of Effort: Reflection on the Art of Science and Running

Author: John Jerom

All runners, from beginners to Olympians, will delight in this luminous compendium of wisdom wrought from many years of running. Applying his clear vision and wry wit to a smorgasbord of running-related topics, including stretching, dancing, bugs, falling, spaghetti, sweat, and the food police, John Jerome shares his contagious passion for the most basic of sports. Stripping the art of running down to its barest elements, he takes readers and runners with him on a joyous journey -- a run that revels in a profound affection and respect for the single sport that is as pure and simple as it is infinitely complex.

Kick!

This book is simply a delight....This is a book every runner should have in her or his gym bagfor both motivation and rumination — reading a page or two before your daily run will put an extra spring in your step and get you contemplating the reasons that you run.

Kick!

This book is simply a delight....This is a book every runner should have in her or his gym bag, for both motivation and rumination — reading a page or two before your daily run will put an extra spring in your step and get you contemplating the reasons that you run.

Gifts Blah Running vs. Training Pointlessness Patience The Web The Other Half Efficiency Cold First Principles Child's Play Happiness Going Long, Getting Longer Information Listening to the Man Getting off Your Own Back Warming Up, Cooling Down Belief Systems Dancing with Fatigue Road Thoughts Shivering The Physiology of Confidence Rain in the Face Twenty-One Days from Now Rescue Readiness Letting Fly Wallet Protection, Part I Going Orthopedic Going Systemic Two Cultures Falling Whining Iliotibial Band Syndrome Dancing Sharpening

SPRING

Mariah Beginnings Grace Mechanics Wear-Dated Madness Callousness Taking a Break Pieces World Peace Gravity Deep Recreation The Heart of a Runner Inhale, Exhale Lengthening Antifreeze The Quiet Body Panaceas The W-Word Check It Out Relaxations Going Outdoors Cutting Apexes It's the Law Indoor Thinking Dissociation Proprioception Kettles and Pots Functionality Moods, Part I Virtual Realities Toleration Good News, Bad News The Suit of Lead Rhythmics The Interior Life Maintenance Adversaries Stride Length Ballistics Brains Taking Your Time

SUMMER

Bugs Touch So What?

The Elixir of Excellence Records Watering Up, Watering Down The Easiest Way Where the Walls Are Pumps The Annals of Spaghetti, Part I Energy Budgets When Fatigue Helps The Inclinometer The Glories of Muscle In Praise of Soreness Sinew Finishing When Silence Is Dangerous Molecular Theory Like the Wind A Penny Saved Tone Muscle "Pulls"

The Break-Over Point The Application of Pain Obsession -- and Other Perfumes Moods, Part II Us Weaklings Moans and Groans More Budgeting Stupidities Heart Gimme a BreakBellies Bored Horses Willpower-and Glycogen N = 1 Healing Wallet Protection, Part II Ignore at Your Peril Now Stale

FALL

Hunter-Gatherers On Taking a Little Off Repetitive Motion Volume Old Cats Running to Run Unified Field Theory Balance Big Veins Laws to Live By Waves Perceived Effort On Becoming Green Examining the Data Fashion Statement Putting It Back Take That, Pain For Fun Problem-Solving Pooped Discernment The Official Word Goofing Off Working at Play, Playing at Work Sugarplums The Annals of Spaghetti, Part II Objective vs. Subjective Eating Invulnerability Your Choice Choosing Your Pace

Heinerman's Encyclopedia of Anti-Aging Remedies

Author: John Heinerman

Erase hundreds of effects of aging with proven remedies from best-selling author and medical anthropologist Dr. John Heinerman. Scores of effective, all-natural treatments and techniques from all over the world relieve and even reverse conditions like arthritis, stooped posture, impotence, expanding waistlines, and even gray hair. Natural, gentle, and proven remedies will turn back the clock for rejuvenated health, energy, and vitality. And they're safe, inexpensive, and found in the fruits, vegetables, and herbs sections of local supermarkets, health-food stores, and backyard gardens. Recapture the vim and vitality of five, ten, or 20 years ago with Dr. John Heinerman's Encyclopedia of Anti-Aging Remedies and begin feeling and looking younger today.

Space Time and Medicine or Macular Degeneration

2009-11-26T10:05:00.000-08:00

Space, Time and Medicine

Author: Larry Dossey

What we call modern physics says something entirely new about the world and how it behaves. For many years, these theories have been accepted as the most accurate descriptions we have ever had about our world. Nevertheless, medicine has been reluctant to incorporate these ideas into itself, continuing to view the body as a clockwork mechanism, in which illness is caused by a breakdown of "parts." Drawing on his long experience in the practice of internal medicine and his knowledge of modern science, Dr. Dossey shows how medicine can and must be updated. Discussing the new theories of Bell, Godel, and others, he opens up startling questions for medicine: Could the brain be a hologram, in which every part contains the whole? Why have ordinary people been able to raise and lower blood pressure at will, control heart rate, body temperature, even one minute blood vessel, in a way no one can explain? What is the role of consciousness in health and illness? Perhaps the most startling of Dr. Dossey's discussions concerns nonlinear time. There is evidence that our obsession with time and our belief that time "flows" (a belief refuted by the new physics) may profoundly affect our health. "Time sickness" is becoming an accepted medical concept, a possible cause of the greatest killer of all—heart disease. Dr. Dossey presents remarkable clinical data showing that by changing their view of time, people have been able to positively affect the course of disease. Just as the clockwork picture of the universe was abandoned in the onslaught of new data, our mechanistic view of health and illness will give way to new models which, too, will be more consistent withthe true face of the universe.

Look this: Grill or Edge of Fusion

Macular Degeneration: The Latest Scientific Discoveries and Treatments for Preserving Your Sight

Author: Robert DAmato

Dr. Robert D'Amato, MD, PhD of Harvard Medical School,and recent winner of the Lew Wasserman award for his pioneering eye research, has teamed up with ARMD sufferer and writer Joan Snyder, to produce Macular Degeneration: The Latest Scientific Discoveries and Treatments for Preserving Your Sight. Endorsed by the Macular Degeneration Foundation, this easy-to-read large type edition is the only book written for laymen that covers all of the latest scientific discoveries and promising research for age-related macular degeneration. Learn more about Visudyne (photodynamic therapy), laser therapy, nutrition and drug therapy. Dr. D'Amato covers alternative or complimentaty therapies such as acupuncture, meditation, microcurrent stimulation and more. Promising medical research initiatives are discussed. Macular Degeneration offers hope and practical advice for the 13-15 million Americans suffering from this disease.

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The condition described here is age-related but has grown significantly in recent years as the population ages: Macular Degeneration provides an analysis of the disease, its progression and its symptoms. From the latest medical treatments to options for alternatives, Macular Degeneration focuses on understanding all aspects of the sight-robbing condition.

What People Are Saying

Karen McNally Bensing
An unpredictable disease that destroys the macula, the area of the retina responsible for central vision, age-related macular dengeneration (ARMD) affects more than 13 million older adults and is the leading cause of blindness in the United States. Few effective treatments are available, and the etiology is unclear. Ophthamologist and noted research D'Amato (Harvard Medical School) here teams with ARMD patient Snyder to write a reassuring, hopeful, and informative book providing the facts sufferers need to understand the disorder, handle treatment options, and live successfully with low vision. Their explanations are jargon-free and easy to understand but backed by solid medical evidence. Personal anecdotes from Snyder and others enhance the book's readability. Indicated that breakthroughs in preventing and treating ARMD are imminent, the authors also explore potential new treatments along with alternative therapies that may benefit the quality of life. Throughout, the text emphasizes the importance of patient involvement in monitoring and treating the disease and in leading an active, fulfilling life even with visual impairment. An oustanding addition to consumer health collections; highly recommended.
—(Karen McNally Bensing, Benjamin Rose Inst. Lib. Cleveland, OH)

	Acknowledgments	ix
	Preface	xi
	Preface	xv
	Author's Note	xix
Part 1	Understanding and Diagnosing Age-Related Macular Degeneration
1.	The Miracle of Eyesight	3
	The Anatomy of the Eye	5
	How We See	10
2.	Risk Factors for ARMD	12
	Demographics of ARMD	12
	Genetic Predisposition to ARMD	15
	Lifestyle and Environmental Factors	16
3.	Recognizing and Understanding ARMD	20
	Vision Specialists	21
	Symptoms	23
	Screening	26
	Understanding What Drusen Are	33
	Classifications of ARMD	36
4.	The Right Diagnosis	40
	Angiography	41
	Anticipating Angiography	45
	Optical Coherence Tomography	47
	Self-Screening for Vision Problems	48
5.	The Likely Course of ARMD	51
	Dry ARMD	52
	Wet ARMD	55
	Pigment Epithelial Detachment (PED)	58
	Retention of Peripheral Vision	59
	Watch Out for Other Eye Problems	60
	Be Your Own Best Expert	61
Part 2	Treatment Options
6.	Therapies for Dry ARMD	65
	Monitoring Your Status with the Amsler Grid	67
	Preventive Care	70
	Vitamins and Nutritional Supplements	74
7.	Medical Treatments for Wet ARMD	78
	The Pros and Cons of Laser Therapy	78
	Experimental Photodynamic Therapy	83
	Transpupillary Thermotherapy	85
	Drug Therapy	86
8.	Alternative Therapies	90
	Microcurrent Stimulation	91
	Rheo Therapy	94
	Acupuncture and Acupressure	95
	Yoga, Massage, and Other Body Work	96
	Meditation	99
	Homeopathy	100
	Aerobic Exercise	102
9.	Promising Medical Research Initiatives	104
	Surgical Procedures	105
	Radiation Therapy	110
	Steroid Injections	112
Part 3	Coping with Age-Related Macular Degeneration
10.	Don't Give in to the Prognosis	115
	Active Versus Passive Reactions	117
	Three Basic Actions	119
	Seeing in the Dark	121
	Getting by in Social Situations	122
	Adaptive Behaviors	123
11.	Low-Vision Support Tools	130
	Refractive Correction	131
	Illumination	133
	Magnification and Other Low-Vision Tools	133
	Your Home Environment	135
12.	The Low-Vision Community	138
	National Support Groups	138
	Helpful Web Sites	141
	Epilogue	147
	Glossary	149
	Resources	153
	Suggested Reading	159
	Index	161

Heartmates or Flesh Wounds

2009-11-25T06:03:00.000-08:00

Heartmates: A Guide for the Spouse and Family of the Heart Patient

Author: Rachael Freed

This book shows cardiac spouses how to face their emotions and concerns and understand the new roles expected of them.

Flesh Wounds: Culture of Cosmetic Surgery

Author: Virginia L Blum

When did cosmetic surgery become a common practice, the stuff of everyday conversation? In a work that combines a provocative ethnography of plastic surgery and a penetrating analysis of beauty and feminism, Virginia L. Blum searches out the social conditions and imperatives that have made ours a culture of cosmetic surgery. From diverse viewpoints, ranging from cosmetic surgery patient to feminist cultural critic, she looks into the realities and fantasies that have made physical malleability an essential part of our modern-day identity.
For a cultural practice to develop such a tenacious grip, Blum argues, it must be fed from multiple directions: some pragmatic, including the profit motive of surgeons and the increasing need to appear young on the job; some philosophical, such as the notion that a new body is something you can buy or that appearance changes your life. Flesh Wounds is an inquiry into the ideas and practices that have forged such a culture. Tying the boom in cosmetic surgery to a culture-wide trend toward celebrity, Blum explores our growing compulsion to emulate what remain for most of us two-dimensional icons. Moving between personal experiences and observations, interviews with patients and surgeons, and readings of literature and cultural moments, her book reveals the ways in which the practice of cosmetic surgery captures the condition of identity in contemporary culture.

Acknowledgments

1. The Patient's Body
2. Untouchable Bodies
3. The Plastic Surgeon and the Patient: A Slow Dance
4. Frankenstein Gets a Face-Lift
5. As If Beauty
6. The Monster and the Movie Star
7. Being and Having: Celebrity Culture and the Wages of Love
8. Addicted to Surgery

Notes
Works Cited
Index

The Way of Chinese Herbs or Weight Training For Dummies

2009-02-21T08:15:00.000-08:00

The Way of Chinese Herbs

Author: Michael Tierra

Discussing preventive, holistic, and restorative properties, this remarkable book proves the merits of Chinese herbs as a truly natural path to well-being.

Book review: Freshness and Shelf Life of Foods or Health Effects of Tea and Its Catechins

Weight Training For Dummies: 2nd Edition

Author: Neporent

This second edition of Weight Training For Dummies, updated with more than 30% new material, takes you through the basics of strength training and identifies the tools of the trade-from free weights and machines to bands and other accessories-as well as how to get the most for the money when buying the equipment. This friendly guide includes:

New chapters covering the latest trends in strength training-from Pilates and yoga to advanced weight training
Updated photos and illustrations that demonstrate proper techniques for using free weights, machines, and resistance bands
Information about how to improve flexibility, balance, and coordination
The inside scoop on designing a balanced program based on individual lifestyles, abilities, and fitness goals

About the Authors:

Liz Neporent, M.A., (New York, New York) appears frequently as a fitness expert on CNN, CBS News, and ABC's The Home Show. She is the author of several titles including Fitness Walking For Dummies and Buns of Steel: The Total Body Workout.

Suzanne Schlosberg (Beverly Hills, California) is a former Senior Editor for Shape magazine, the country's largest women's fitness magazine. She is the author of The Ultimate Workout Log: An Exercise Diary and Fitness Guide, and is the coauthor (with Liz Neporent) of Fitness For Dummies.

Youre Only Young Twice or Dressing Smart for Men

2009-02-20T04:14:00.000-08:00

You're Only Young Twice: 10 Do-Overs to Reawaken Your Spirit

Author: Ronda Beaman

The science of growing young (neoteny) underpins this book about maintaining or rediscovering ten youthful traits in ourselves as we age. The traits are resilience, optimism, wonder, curiosity, joy, humor, musicality (song and dance), work, play, and learning. Across all, there is love. The reader is encouraged to keep a Young Twice Chronicle for recording thoughts and outcomes as the book suggests do-overs and other activities for growing young-from the inside out.

Library Journal

Midlife coach Beaman maintains that the characteristics of youth are the ones those in and beyond midlife need to use to recapture their innate youthfulness. She draws on the concept of neotony (in science, the retention of juvenile traits by adults) to propose nine youthful traits to be regained as people age. "Do-overs" for each trait assist readers in developing such capacities as resilience, optimism, curiosity, humor, music, and play. Beaman tends to oversell her point about growing younger, but her guidelines and exercises will probably boost readers' spirits and help them find more pleasure in life. Recommended for most libraries. Copyright 2006 Reed Business Information.

Dressing Smart for Men: 101 Mistakes You Can't Afford to Make...and How to Avoid Them

Author: JoAnna Nicholson

This book identifies 101 dressing mistakes men often make that can negatively affect their careers. Includes errors such as looking too casual.

Great Physicians Rx for Health and Wellness or Understanding Cancer

2009-02-19T00:12:00.000-08:00

Great Physician's Rx for Health and Wellness: Seven Keys to Unlock Your Health Potential

Author: Jordan Rubin

At 19 years old, Jordan Rubin was a healthy 6'1" and 180 pounds. Shockingly, his weight fell to just 104 lbs. in a matter of months. His immune system was at an all-time low, as he suffered from Crohn's disease, food allergies, anemia, fibromyalgia, intestinal parasites, and a host of other conditions. After seeing over 70 health professionals, using both conventional and alternative medicines, Rubin was sent home in a wheelchair to die.

But his story didn't end there. Through determination and a powerful faith in God, Rubin refused to give in to disease. Instead, he educated himself on natural health, and applied its principles. Now, ten years later, Rubin is fully recovered-and he desires to share the keys to his own good health. These keys aren't just for the disease-ridden; they are for anyone desiring to live an abundant life of health and wellness.

Introduction: Offer Your Body as a Living Sacrifice....................vii
Key # 1: Eat to Live....................1
Key # 2: Supplement Your Diet with Whole Food Nutritionals, Living Nutrients, and Superfoods....................75
Key # 3: Practice Advanced Hygiene....................107
Key # 4: Condition Your Body with Exercise and Body Therapies....................133
Key # 5: Reduce Toxins in Your Environment....................173
Key # 6: Avoid Deadly Emotions....................203
Key # 7: Live a Life of Prayer and Purpose....................229
Appendix A: Recipes....................265
Appendix B: A Refresher on Practicing Advance Hygiene....................325
The GPRx Resource Guide....................327
Notes....................357
Index....................361
About the Authors....................367
Acknowledgments....................369

Interesting textbook: Services Marketing or Organization Modeling

Understanding Cancer: A Patient's Guide to Diagnosis, Prognosis, and Treatment

Author: C Norman Coleman

The greatest need of anyone with cancer is to understand the disease -- its diagnosis, treatment options, and the often devastating experience of having cancer. In Understanding Cancer, Dr. C. Norman Coleman explains how to gather information about treatments and how to interpret that information to make decisions. He helps the person with cancer prepare for visits to doctors and the hospital and to make those visits as productive as possible. He distills the often complex medical terms and concepts underlying the statistics and percentages used to characterize medical conditions. With clear, in-depth discussions of pretreatment staging of disease, the biology of cancer, how successful treatment is defined, and how best to manage one's time, Understanding Cancer helps people with cancer and their families become active participants in the decision-making process.

In the second edition of this highly respected guide, Dr. Coleman describes new treatments that target specific types of cancer as well as treatments that are designed for a particular individual. He discusses the era of molecular medicine, including biomarkers, novel imaging, molecular signatures and profiling, and molecular-targeted therapy. Many of these therapies are currently only available through a clinical trial, so Dr. Coleman includes a detailed discussion of what is involved in participating in research trials.

Compassionate, accessible, and informative, Understanding Cancer will increase the reader's knowledge of medical concepts and terms so the person with cancer, the family, and the health care team can work together efficiently -- and effectively.

Doody Review Services

Reviewer:Melody L. McKinney, DNS, RN(Indiana State University)
Description:Achieving success in cancer care is best accomplished with the active involvement of the patient and family. This book addresses the challenge of educating patients and families about participating in care and decision-making under the intense conditions often associated with a recent cancer diagnosis. As in the previous edition, an experienced radiation oncologist provides up-to-date basic cancer information. The new edition increases the emphasis on clinical trials and covers new treatments targeting specific types of cancer, individualized treatment, and molecular medicine therapies such as biomarkers, novel imaging, molecular signatures and profiling, and molecular-targeted therapy.
Purpose:This is intended to provide the information needed by patients and families to make informed treatment decisions and to increase their comfort level in managing life after a cancer diagnosis.
Audience:This book would be useful to the cancer patient, as well as to family, friends, and lay and professional caregivers. The author is an expert with over three decades of experience in the field of oncology.
Features:The nine chapters cover basic cancer topics such as what cancer is; diagnostic testing and staging; making treatment decisions; conventional treatments; molecular-targeted therapy; weighing risks and benefits; and clinical research trials. The final chapter includes four case studies that illustrate how decision treatments are made. The book also includes an index, bibliography, and four appendixes with information on cancer molecular biology, costeffectiveness, performance status scoring systems, and a patient checklist for recording diagnosis and treatment information.
Assessment:The author has met his goal to create a useful reference that provides cancer patients and their families with the information necessary to take an active role in treatment and management. This well written, up-to-date book is concise and easy to read and understand. Written in everyday language without being overly simplistic, the book provides clear explanations, examples, and practical advice that can serve as a framework for treatment decisions. Cancer is a life-altering experience and this book supports the author's belief that people with cancer can, with the appropriate tools, often lead fuller and more meaningful lives than they did before the diagnosis.

New Hope for People with Fibromyalgia or Coping with Chemotherapy

2009-02-17T20:08:00.000-08:00

New Hope for People with Fibromyalgia: Your Friendly, Authoritative Guide to the Latest in Traditional and Complementary Solutions

Author: Theresa Foy Digeronimo

Discover Exciting New Treatments for Fibromyalgia
Now you can take control of your fibromyalgia syndrome (FMS) and begin enjoying life again—today! This book dispels the myths and clearly lays out the truth about FMS and what you can do for relief. Inside is compassionate, practical, and immediate guidance for anyone affected by fibromyalgia, including:
·The causes, symptoms, and patterns of fibromyalgia
·How to find the right doctor and avoid costly and unnecessary testing
·The latest drug treatments, including the use of antidepressants and pain relievers
·How to minimize fatigue and sleep disturbance
·Lifestyle solutions to manage your life and your work, such as the importance of exercise
·And much more!
"Fibromyalgia is not a 'clean' disease like diabetes, precisely classified and precisely treated. My own experience has taught me that fibromyalgia is an illness much like other chronic conditions that must be considered from biological, psychological, social, and spiritual perspectives. There has been a great lack of public information on this common debilitating condition, but this book should go a long way toward educating people. Theresa Foy DiGeronimo gives us a sensitive and comprehensive book that will be of tremendous value to people with fibromyalgia."
—From the Foreword by Joseph E. Scherger, M.D., M.P.H.

Booknews

Compassionate and practical guidance is presented on the causes, symptoms, and patterns of fibromyalgia, the latest drug treatments, lifestyle solutions, and alternative therapies, including acupuncture and massage. There is advice on finding the right doctor and avoiding unnecessary tests, and a chapter on exercise and relaxation techniques. An appendix lists support organizations. DiGeronimo is the author of numerous health books and teaches undergraduate and graduate writing courses at William Paterson University of New Jersey. Annotation c. Book News, Inc., Portland, OR (booknews.com)

Books about: Comportamento organizzativo di comprensione ed in carico

Coping with Chemotherapy: Authoritative Information and Compassionate Advice from a Chemo Sufferer

Author: Nancy Bruning

After undergoing chemotherapy herself, author Nancy Bruning decided to write a candid and authoritative book to fill the void of information available for patients facing this procedure. In this completely revised, updated, and thoroughly researched edition, she details every step of the process, providing information even doctors neglect to tell their patients, including possible sexual and emotional side effects and ways to combat them.

Coping with Chemotherapy is a must-read for anyone battling cancer.

Author Biography: Nancy Bruning is the author or coauthor of more than twenty books, including The Real Vitamin and Mineral Book and Dare to Lose (both with Shari Lieberman).

Narrative and the Cultural Construction of Illness and Healing or No Duty to Retreat

2009-02-16T16:07:00.000-08:00

Narrative and the Cultural Construction of Illness and Healing

Author: Cheryl Mattingly

Inspired by the possibilities of narrative, the essays in this direction-setting volume present stories drawn from a range of ethnographic contexts. Stories of illness and healing are often arresting in their power, and they can illuminate aspects of practices and experiences surrounding illness that might otherwise be neglected. Recognizing the value of increased theoretical consciousness among those eliciting and analyzing narratives, these contributors explore narrative from a variety of perspectives.

Acknowledgments

1. Narrative as Construct and as Construction: An Introduction
Linda C. Garro and Cheryl Mattingly

2. "Fiction" and "Historicity" in Doctors' Stories: Social and Narrative Dimensions of Learning Medicine
Byron J. Good and Mary-Jo DelVecchio Good

3. Cultural Knowledge as Resource in Illness Narratives: Remembering through Accounts of Illness
Linda C. Garro

4. Strategic Suffering: Illness Narratives as Social Empowerment among Mexican Cancer Patients
Linda M. Hunt

5. Physician Autobiography: Narrative and the Social History of Medicine
Donald Pollock

6. "Even If We Don't Have Children [We] Can Live": Stigma and Infertility in South India
Catherine Kohler Riessman

7. Broken Narratives: Clinical Encounters and the Poetics of Illness Experience
Laurence J. Kirmayer

8. Emergent Narratives
Cheryl Mattingly

9. With Life in One's Lap: The Story of an Eye/I (or Two)
Unni Wikan

10. Psychotherapy in Clients' Trajectories across Contexts
Ole Dreier

11. Narrative Turns
Linda C. Garro and Cheryl Mattingly

Contributors
Index

No Duty to Retreat

Author: E Antonio Hernandez

No Duty to Retreat is a fascinating tour through the neurological conditions Tourette Syndrome and Asperger's Syndrome. Tourette Syndrome, characterized by tics, and Asperger Syndrome, a mild form of autism, are vividly described in this superior learning odyssey by Bishop Hernбndez. It will also contain the fullest, most accurate and up-to-date information. This book is also an excellent resource on day-to-day living for those families affected by these conditions. Chapters on friends, social difficulties, medical community advice, expert tips on school difficulties, and much more are all included. The works of other experts are comprehensively quoted, and the manuscript had the advantage of being reviewed by several of the world's experts, including Asperger expert Dr. Tony Attwood and Tourette expert Dr. David Comings. Enjoy and benefit from this thrilling, absorbing history of neurological illness and wellness; much of the information you will read here will be for the first time. And, directly from the author, "Bless you, and thank you for buying my book!"

Bob Greenes Total Body Makeover or Transforming Emotions with Chinese Medicine

2009-02-14T23:51:00.000-08:00

Bob Greene's Total Body Makeover: An Accelerated Program of Exercise and Nutrition for Maximum Results in Minimum Time

Author: Bob Green

From Bob Greene, bestselling author of Get With the Program!, comes a comprehensive, innovative twelve-week plan for transforming your body inside and out. With Bob Greene's Total Body Makeover, you'll achieve maximum results in a minimum amount of time!

Knowing that great health and fitness begin with the right state of mind, Greene addresses the important emotional issues behind poor exercise and eating patterns and provides the motivational tools needed to achieve your fitness goals, as well as develop practical and beneficial habits for lasting results. You'll be inspired and moved by reading the compelling true-life success stories of real people who have taken the challenge and who have changed their bodies -- and lives -- in ways they never dreamed possible! Whether you're struggling to lose that last ten pounds or searching for a radical weight-loss solution, the twelve-week makeover challenge is the answer to your fitness goals.

After committing to the program, you'll find illustrated step-by-step workout guides for all fitness levels, combining progressive cardiovascular and intensive strength training exercises designed to revitalize your metabolism and get noticeable results fast. Each of the accelerated workouts has been created to energize and invigorate your body and mind while you have fun and trim down in the process! In addition, Greene takes a fresh approach to the question of diets by providing key nutritional guidelines that work in conjunction with any healthy eating plan, and he explains many of the popular diets on the market today to help you choose the one that's right for you.

Finally, there is helpful advice on making the transitionback to your everyday life: how to avoid regaining the weight you've lost, and how to maintain healthy exercise and eating habits for life. While many books leave you wondering what to do next, Bob Greene's Total Body Makeover offers enthusiastic and informative hands-on advice and tips beyond eating and exercise, and teaches you how to make your own happiness and well-being the foundation of an active and healthy life.

Library Journal

Trainer Greene helped Oprah stop her yo-yo cycle of dieting and finally keep off the weight she had lost. Here he presents a 12-week accelerated version of his best-selling Get with the Program! exercise plan, which can easily be used with such currently popular diets as Atkins, South Beach, and The Zone. Greene's focus is on motivation-a good thing given the advanced nature of the workouts. He does clearly explain what exercisers should be feeling if they are doing the routines correctly. Although this fitness program is pretty tough, especially for beginners, the book will probably be in demand. Copyright 2005 Reed Business Information.

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Transforming Emotions with Chinese Medicine: An Ethnographic Account from Contemporary China

Author: Yanhua Zhang

Chinese medicine approaches emotions and emotional disorders differently than the Western biomedical model. Transforming Emotions with Chinese Medicine offers an ethnographic account of emotion-related disorders as they are conceived, talked about, experienced, and treated in clinics of Chinese medicine in contemporary China. While Chinese medicine (zhongyi) has been predominantly categorized as herbal therapy that treats physical disorders, it is also well known that Chinese patients routinely go to zhongyi clinics for treatment of illness that might be diagnosed as psychological or emotional in the West. Through participant observation, interviews, case studies, and zhongyi publications, both classic and modern, the author explores the Chinese notion of "body-person," unravels cultural constructions of emotion, and examines the way Chinese medicine manipulates body-mind connections.

About the Author:
Yanhua Zhang is Assistant Professor of Chinese at Clemson University

Tables     ix
Illustrations     xi
Acknowledgments     xiii
Introduction     1
Chinese Medicine: Continuity and Modern Transformations     17
The Chinese World of Shenti (Body-Person)     31
Contextualizing Qingzhi [Characters not reproducible] (Emotions)     53
Understanding Zhongyi Clinical Classification     75
Manifestations of Yu (Stagnations)     87
Clinical Process of Tiao (Attuning)     105
Conclusion     139
Transcription Conventions     145
Notes     147
Bibliography     169
Index     187

Oxford Book of Health Food or Hooked on Heroin

2009-02-13T19:50:00.000-08:00

Oxford Book of Health Food

Author: J G Vaughan

The health food industry is a billion-dollar business in the United States today and is thriving worldwide. However, despite the widespread consumption of these foods, little information is available to validate their actual therapeutic and nutritional value.
The Oxford Book of Health Foods is a comprehensive, up-to-date, and scientifically based guide to a variety of foods associated with good health. From fruits, herbs, and grains to vitamins, minerals, and dietary supplements, this new resource offers not only the claims associated with each food, but also the scientific truths behind these claims. Written in elegant and accessible prose, the book begins with an account of modern concepts of human nutrition, followed by a series of over one hundred entries on individual health foods and dietary supplements. Each entry provides full information on the food's origins, a thorough description, the claims and myths associated with it, and the scientific evidence to support--or refute--these claims. Beautifully illustrated throughout with botanical drawings, electron micrograph scans, and photographs (all in full color), the text is further supplemented by a glossary explaining the more technical terms and a bibliography listing sources for further reading. A straightforward and authoritative reference, The Oxford Book of Health Foods is a must-have for all who are interested in general health and nutrition.

Hooked on Heroin: Drugs and Drifters in a Globalized World

Author: Philip Lalander

Alarmingly, heroin is growing in popularity amongst young people. This is despite the fact that it is - more than any other drug - associated with failure, death, misery and poverty. This book explores why people are tempted by heroin and how globalization has played a key role in increasing the number of abusers. Rather than offer lofty and abstract theories on addiction, the author grounds his study firmly in the day-to-day lives of heroin users themselves. Norrköping in Sweden is a mid-sized former industrial city like countless others throughout the world. It has suffered high unemployment as a result of its rapid decline as a hub of commerce. Once well known for housing the giant telecommunications company Ericsson, it sadly gains more notoriety today through its associations with heroin, which continues to be the drug of choice for Norrköping’s young people. Through privileged access to users themselves, Lalander is able to show us the real motivations and lifestyle choices behind addiction. Personal testimonies candidly expose the underground activities of a thriving subculture and spark vexing questions as to why these young people choose to flirt with fatality. What media representations influence heroin users? Is this phenomenon the inevitable by-product of modern life? What are the root causes at play? Lalander’s in-depth investigation overturns many of the stereotypes associated with heroin use. Accessible and gripping, Hooked on Heroin brings a disturbing reality closer to home and shows how global and local practices are intimately linked.

Boosting Immunity with Power Plants or Essential Readings on Stress and Coping Among Parents of Deaf and Hearing Impaired Children

2009-02-12T15:40:00.000-08:00

Boosting Immunity with Power Plants (Healthy Healing Library Series)

Author: Linda Rector Pag

Over 65% of Americans now use some form of alternative health care, from vitamins to massage therapy to herbal supplements. These succint, inexpensive Healthy Healing Library booklets by Linda Rector-Page, N.D., Ph.D. help people make informed choices.

Interesting book: Herbs in the Treatment of Children or Getting Pregnant the Natural Way

Essential Readings on Stress and Coping Among Parents of Deaf and Hearing-Impaired Children

Author: Idalia Mapp

Distributed by the University of Nebraska Press for Richard Altschuler & Associates, Inc./ Gordian Knot Books

This book provides a convenient single reference for better understanding the major sources of stress that parents of deaf and hearing-impaired children confront and the strategies and resources they use to cope with the experience of grief, depression, anxiety, panic, and other negative states that often threaten their personal and family lives. The authoritative studies presented in this volume dispel stereotypes about these parents by revealing differences in how they react to and cope with stressors—as individuals and as members of diverse social, ethnic, religious, and national groups.

Leading experts in psychology, social work, sociology, and psychiatry address vital questions about parenting deaf and hearing-impaired children: What are the most common stressors these parents face? Do white, black, and Hispanic parents use different coping styles and strategies for dealing with stress? Do hearing parents and deaf parents respond to and cope with stress differently? Does the passage of time alleviate the nature of stress or alter the coping strategies that parents use to deal with stress? Which parents can expect to benefit most from support groups? Do parents overlook specific important resources? Which coping strategies are the most and the least effective? What effect does a child’s hearing impairment have on the stability of the family in general and on the relationships between husband and wife and between parents and other children? This rich collection of facts, perspectives, and insights is a vital resource forparents of deaf and hearing-impaired children and their families.

Teaching Lifetime Sports or Addiction

2009-02-10T12:15:00.000-08:00

Teaching Lifetime Sports

Author: Lawrence F Butler

The benefits of lifelong fitness activity are enormous, but the United States seems to be experiencing a decline in health-related fitness levels. This downward trend is of particular concern because it is occurring in children as well as adults. The book will serve as a guide for teaching lifetime sports, and more importantly, assist them in focusing their efforts on sound teaching principles based on current research.

	Illustrations
	Tables
	Preface
Ch. 1	Introduction	1
	Importance of Physical Activity in Society Today	3
	Decline in Physical Fitness Levels	3
	The Great Leisure Myth	4
	Trends in Highly Developed Nations	4
	Physical Activity and Health - A Report of the Surgeon General	5
	What are Lifetime Sports?	9
	Why Teach Lifetime Sports?	9
Ch. 2	Basic Teaching Skills: The Art and Science of Teaching	13
	Before We Begin: Teacher Commitment	13
	Basic Teaching Skills	15
	Teaching Styles and Approaches	30
	Characteristics of Effective Teachers	34
Ch. 3	Fitness Walking	45
	The Nature of Fitness Walking	47
	Equipment	48
	Walking Skills and Techniques	51
	Instructional Cues	52
	Focus on Fitness - Target Zone	53
	Progression - How to Start a Walking Program	54
	Sample Lesson Plan	55
	Terminology	56
Ch. 4	Running	59
	The Nature of Running	59
	Instructional Area	60
	Equipment	60
	Running Skills and Techniques	63
	Instructional Cues: Running Form	64
	Focus on Fitness - Target Zone	64
	Progression: How to Start a Running Program	66
	Sample Lesson Plan	67
	Terminology	69
Ch. 5	Exercising with Equipment: Muscular Fitness Training	71
	The Nature of Muscular Fitness Training	71
	Instructional Area	72
	Equipment	72
	Types of Exercises	73
	Phases of Muscular Contractions	73
	Muscular Strength versus Muscular Endurance	73
	Principles of Muscular Fitness Training	74
	Sample Exercises Using Free Weights	77
	Sample Exercises Using Machines	81
	Sample of Free Body Exercises	85
	Progression: How to Start a Muscular Fitness Program	87
	Sample Lesson Plan	87
	Terminology	89
Ch. 6	In-Line Skating	91
	The Nature of In-Line Skating	91
	Instructional Area	91
	Equipment	92
	Skills and Techniques	93
	Focus on Fitness	96
	Sample Lesson Plans	97
	Terminology	99
Ch. 7	Mountain Biking	101
	The Nature of Mountain Biking	101
	Instructional Area	101
	Equipment	102
	Progression	104
	Skills and Techniques	104
	Instructional Cues for Riding	106
	Focus on Fitness	107
	Sample Lesson Plan	107
	Terminology	108
Ch. 8	Volleyball	111
	The Nature of Volleyball	111
	Instructional Area	111
	Skills and Techniques	112
	Cooperative Games	120
	Focus on Fitness	120
	Sample Lesson Plans	120
	Terminology	121
Ch. 9	Tennis	123
	The Nature of Tennis	123
	Instructional Area	123
	Equipment	124
	Skills and Techniques	125
	Focus on Fitness	142
	Teaching Large Groups	142
	Sample Lesson Plan	143
	Terminology	145
	Sport Specific Organizations	147
Ch. 10	Swimming	149
	The Nature of Swimming	149
	Equipment	150
	Swimming Safety	151
	Swimming Skills and Techniques	151
	Focus on Fitness	157
	Sample Lesson Plan	159
	Terminology	161
	Sport Specific Organizations	162
App	National and Sport Specific Organizations	163
	Index	165
	About the Author and Contributors	169

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Addiction: The High-Low Trap

Author: Irving A Cohen

Billions of dollars have been expended on educating the public about the dangers of drug and alochol addiction. Despite these massive expenditures, the powerful vortex of addiction continues. Why? Irving Cohen, MD looks at the profile of the addict, the nature of addiction, the pharmacologic nature of the drugs, and explains the roller coaster syndrome that can trap innocent people. Addiction: The High-Low Trapoffers a unique perspecive for both the addict and society on how to approach this problem.

Bacterial Spore Formers or Qigong

2009-02-09T08:13:00.000-08:00

Bacterial Spore Formers: Probiotics and Emerging Applications

Author: E Ricca

Horizon Scientific Press titles focus on high-level microbiology and molecular biology topics. Written by internationally renowned and highly respected leaders in the field, they comprise of review manuals, practical manuals, and reference texts for research scientists, bioscience professionals and graduate students.

Bacterial spore farmers have been the focus of intense study over the last forty years centered primarily on Bacillus subtilis. This organism has served as an excellent model for differentiation in a single cell and has provided unique insights into the mechanisms that control cellular differentiation. Spore-farming bacteria are becoming increasingly important in the areas of probiotics, vaccine technology and biotechnology.

This comprehensive book describes in detail the most topical emerging areas of scientific importance involving the use of spores and covers their use as probiotics in humans and animals and with plants. In addition, authors present the emerging use of the sporeas a tool for nanobiotechnology where the spore can be used for the efficient display of heterologous proteins on the spore surface. The use of this technology in vaccine design is discussed. Also covered are the ecological roles of spores, the taxonomy and systematics of spore forming bacteria, and the architecture and assembly of spores.

The innovative topics covered in this volume will be of particular interest to scientists working in all areas of probiotic research and vaccine technology. The book is recommended reading for microbiologists involved with Bacillus spp. and other spore forming bacteria.

Ch. 1	Ubiquity, longevity, and ecological roles of Bacillus spores	1
Ch. 2	Taxonomy and systematics of aerobic endospore-forming bacteria : Bacillus and realted genera	17
Ch. 3	Ecology of Bacillus species in soil	35
Ch. 4	Pathogenic bacilli : Bacillus anthracis and close relatives	45
Ch. 5	Sporulation in Bacillus subtilis and other bacteria	53
Ch. 6	The functional architecture and assembly of the spore coat	65
Ch. 7	The spore surface	87
Ch. 8	Safety of aerobic endospore-forming bacteria	93
Ch. 9	The fate of ingested spores	107
Ch. 10	Mechanisms of gene transfer and the spread of antibiotic resistance in spore-forming organisms in the GI tract	113
Ch. 11	Bacillus spores as probiotic products for human use	131
Ch. 12	Production and probiotic effects of natto	143
Ch. 13	Spore probiotics as animal feed supplements	155
Ch. 14	The potential for use of Bacillus spp. in sports turf management	163
Ch. 15	Antimicrobial activity of Bacillus probiotics	171
Ch. 16	Gut sporeformers	183
Ch. 17	Display of molecules on the spore surface	193
Ch. 18	Spores as oral vaccines	201
Ch. 19	Recombinant clostridial spores in tumour therapy	207
App. I	Commercial probiotic products containing Bacillus spores	217
App. II	EU regulations on Bacillary probiotics for animal feeds	221
App. III	The fungicidal acitivity of spore-forming bacteria	229

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Qigong: Chinese Medicine or Pseudoscience?

Author: Lin Zixin

Qigong is a 2,500-year-old form of traditional Chinese medicine based on the concept that an energy known as Qi flows through meridians of the body and from the fingertips of "masters", who allegedly heal various maladies of the human body, including hypertension and cancer. This book separates fact from folklore.

Lymphedema or Hugs from the Refrigerator

2009-02-08T04:11:00.000-08:00

Lymphedema: Diagnosis and Treatment

Author: Lawrence L Tretbar

A comprehensive, evidence–based introduction to the area of lymphology, the book is directed mainly to the US audience and will appeal to an interdiscplinary field of health professionals. It describes the unique anatomy and physiology of the lymphatic system and the intimate relationship it shares with the venous system. It explores the differential diagnosis of the "swollen leg/arm", which is often the presenting problem to the health care professional. The necessity of history taking, physical examination and laboratory studies are noted. Treatment methods are described as an introduction and psychosocial and quality of life issues are explored in depth.

The book will appeal to primary care physicians whose cancer patients are sent to radiation oncologists (who themselves must be knowledgeable about possible lymphedema following treatment), to medical and surgical oncologists, as well as physical therapists, and every US medical school.

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Reviewer:Vincent F. Carr, DO, FACP(Uniformed Services University of the Health Sciences)
Description:This book fills the need for a comprehensive text on lymphedema that describes the history, anatomy, physiology, and pathology of the lymphatic system of the human body. This will become a seminal work on a vexing and heretofore poorly understood organ system.
Purpose:The authors have drawn together a simple set of guidelines for treatment and management and produced a base of knowledge for medical professionals and patients alike. As this area is one of the least researched of organ systems, this is a necessary and timely effort. The authors have produced a reference for all who treat patients with these problems.
Audience:The book is primarily for medical and surgical specialists who are faced with the long term patient follow-up of congenital abnormalities, surgical results, and medical complications of disease. Clearly, in the current information age, it will be a book for patients who are looking for relief of their condition and understand that there is treatment available in specialized centers.
Features:A historical background begins the book, which is followed by the anatomy and physiology involved. A generous number of superlative color photographs illustrate various conditions and results after successful treatment. One of the major contributions to the literature is a comparison of the various classification systems of lymphedema; in particular, the utility of a clinical and laboratory staging system. This is an excellent discussion.
Assessment:This is a most important book that exquisitelyoutlines where the state of medicine is currently in the diagnosis and treatment of a frustrating chronic condition. It is a worthy addition to every surgical, general medical, and cardiovascular library. The authors are to be commended on a superb work.

Foreword   Waldemar L. Olszewski     v
Preface     vii
Structure and Function of the Lymphatic System   Lawrence L. Tretbar     1
Differential Diagnosis of Lymphedema   Simon J. Simonian   Cheryl L. Morgan   Lawrence L. Tretbar   Benoit Blondeau     12
Classification and Staging of Lymphedema   Cheryl L. Morgan   B.B. Lee     21
Lymphatic Malformation   B.B. Lee     31
Medical Management of Lymphedema   Cheryl L. Morgan     43
Surgical Management of Lymphedema   B.B. Lee     55
Chronic Lymphovenous Disease   Lawrence L. Tretbar     64
Index     71

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Hugs from the Refrigerator: The Psychology of Emotional Eating

Author: James McClernan

Dr. McClernan offers insight and simple steps toward developing a positive self-image and breaking the cycle of losing and regaining weight. In the end, the answer to permanent weight loss and a happier life resides within you, and Hugs from the Refrigerator offers you the key to unlock it.

Genetically Engineered Food or Integrating Therapeutic and Complementary Nutrition

2009-02-07T00:10:00.000-08:00

Genetically Engineered Food: A Self-Defense Guide for Consumers

Author: Ronnie Cummins

Stormy debates about genetically engineered (GE) food have raged throughout the world in recent years, and the issue is now more potent than ever. Seventy to eighty percent of processed foods now sold in supermarkets contain genetically engineered ingredients, and the trend is growing at a startling rate. This second, completely revised edition of Genetically Engineered Food is an all-in-one guide written specifically to help consumers educate themselves about the risks posed by GE foods. Ronnie Cummins and Ben Lilliston, both leading consumer advocates, provide comprehensive, up-to-the-minute, action-inspiring information, including how to identify GE foods, products to avoid, brands that are GE-free, and how to shop and act with a purpose. They discuss all of the ethical, environmental, and health arguments against GE food, how these foods are being regulated in the United States and abroad, and why consumers are right to oppose them. Genetically Engineered Foods is the first and still one of the few consumer-oriented guides addressing this important subject.

What People Are Saying

Peggy O'Mara
I breathed a sigh of relief as I picked up this book. Finally, there's a reliable source of information for consumers on the confusing subject of genetically engineered foods. In clear language, Cummins and Lilliston guide us to greater knowledge…and greater hopefulness. If you only read one book on GE foods, this should be the one.
—(Peggy O'Mara, Editor and Publisher, Mothering Magazine)

Cheryl Long
Cummins and Lilliston are clear, accurate and compelling. If you want to understand the dangers of genetically engineered food, this is the book you need. And if you want to make safe food choices for your family, this is the book you should buy.

Nora Pouillion
It is great that Ronnie Cummins and Ben Lilliston have had the courage and the dedication to research the controversial subject of genetically engineered foods so thoroughly. Every aspect is covered-health hazards, effects on the environment, where to shop, what to avoid-allowing us to choose where our interests lie and, from this, check resources and make educated decisions. This guide must surely become the bible for the concerned consumer.

Renske Van Staveren
A fundamental right of consumers is knowing what kind of foods they are purchasing. Genetically engineered foods are taking this right away from consumers. This book helps make the marketplace more democratic, giving consumers the information they need to make choices in buying food for their families. I look forward to seeing this book on every coffee table in America.
— (Renske van Staveren, National Coordinator, Genetic Engineering Action Network, USA)

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Integrating Therapeutic and Complementary Nutrition

Author: Mary J Marian

Consumers look to health professionals for guidance on how to integrate complementary and alternative (CAM) therapies into their lifestyles, yet most health care professionals are trained only in conventional practices. Integrating Therapeutic and Complementary Nutrition provides the scientific foundation necessary to understand CAM nutrition practices and how they are being integrated into conventional care. Working within a framework that examines complementary and alternative therapies alongside conventional nutrition practice, the authors examine controversial issues surrounding CAM practice. Integrating Therapeutic and Complementary Nutrition replaces popular myths with fact based and verifiable information from nutritionists, professors, researchers, and industry professionals.

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Reviewer: Dale A. Schoeller, PhD(University of Wisconsin-Madison)
Description: This book, intended for use in the education of health professionals, emphasizes the integration of therapies that include mind and lifestyle with disease-related healing along with the use of nutritional supplements and nutritionally rich foods.
Purpose: The book provides current introductory information and detailed, literature-based analysis of the use of nutritional supplements in the prevention and treatment of human disease with an emphasis on chronic disease. The individual chapters are written by multiple authors who are experts in the field.
Audience: Because of the breadth of material, this book is useful for both trainee and experienced health professionals.
Features: The book's 19 chapters cover the topics by life stage with respect to healthy individuals, and organ system with respect to nutritionally related disease. These chapters cover the value of complementary nutrition in an evidence-based manner. The chapters are written using the same structure and thus well coordinated with very little overlap between them. A small number of black-and-white illustrations and many useful tables dot the text. Eight useful appendixes cover general dietary considerations, herb-drug interactions, surgical and dental issues, and bioavailability.
Assessment: Although the introductory chapters are a little biased towards the nonpharmacological approach to medical treatment, the remainder of the book provides a very even-handed review of the literature regarding complementary nutrition.

Ch. 1	Fundamentals of integrative nutrition	1
Ch. 2	Ayurveda : the mother of traditional medicine	15
Ch. 3	Pregnancy and lactation	29
Ch. 4	Infant and child health	59
Ch. 5	Adolescence	91
Ch. 6	Women's health	117
Ch. 7	Men's health	147
Ch. 8	Skeletal system and joint health	171
Ch. 9	Cardiovascular disease	215
Ch. 10	Nervous system	245
Ch. 11	Upper gastrointestinal system	283
Ch. 12	Promoting small and large bowel health	297
Ch. 13	Liver disease	323
Ch. 14	Nutrition and pancreas	355
Ch. 15	Immune system	395
Ch. 16	Renal nutrition	455
Ch. 17	Respiratory health	479
Ch. 18	Ear health	511
Ch. 19	Skin health	527
App. A	Bioavailability	561
App. B	Integrative nutrition in surgical patients	569
App. C	Herb-drug interactions	575
App. D	Complementary and alternative medicine practices relative to dentistry - issues and challenges	583
App. E	Phytochemicals and disease prevention	587
App. F	Clinical growth charts for the assessment of growth and body weight	591
App. G	MyPyramid : steps to a healthier you	595
App. H	Summary and comparison of popular diets	597

Green Pharmacy or CHI Kung

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

Green Pharmacy: The History and Evolution of Western Herbal Medicine

Author: Barbara Van der Ze

Newly revised to include the latest developments in the field of herbal medicine, this classic bestseller presents a fascinating account of the ideas, personalities, advances, and vicissitudes that have shaped the course of medicine and pharmacology in the Western world. The author provides an eloquent and engaging account of the use of herbal medicine from prehistoric times to the present, reaffirming the incalculable value of medicinal plants in the healing arts. She presents a strong case for the cyclical emergence of alternative medicine at times (such as our own) when allopathic methods of treatment have lost their safety and efficacy.

CHI Kung: Taoist Secrets of Fitness and Longevity

Author: Wen Mei Yu

Chi Kung is the ancient Chinese art for strengthening health to prevent and treat diseases, as well as to prolong life. Literally translated, it means "breathing energy, " but it is much more. Unlike other works on the subject, this book was carefully framed to be understood by the Western mind without losing the flavor and spirit of Chi Kung's Chinese origins. For the first time ever the secrets of the Wild Goose Chi Kung form are brought to the Western in easily understood terms.

Feed Your Genes Right or Making Autism a Gift

2009-02-04T16:07:00.000-08:00

Feed Your Genes Right: Eat to Turn Off Disease-Causing Genes and Slow Down Aging

Author: Jack Challem

In Feed Your Genes Right, renowned nutrition expert Jack Challem translates the hugely exciting science of nutrigenomics--which explores the link between nutrition and our own DNA--into practical eating plans and nutritional supplement recommendations for maximizing one's genetic inheritance, slowing the aging process, and reducing the chances of disease. After describing how food and nutrients can help repair flawed or damaged genes, Challem offers specific plans--complete with delicious carb-smart recipes--that target two dozen common or inherited diseases and conditions, including arthritis, cancer, diabetes, fatigue, gluten intolerance, heart disease, and obesity.

Making Autism a Gift: Inspiring Children to Believe in Themselves and Lead Happy, Fulfilling Lives

Author: Robert Evert Cimera

Despite new research and increased public awareness, autism is still looked at in a negative light. Most books on the subject perpetuate this notion by saying that autism is bad or needs to be overcome, rather than highlighting the positive--for instance, many people with autism graduate from college, attain exciting careers, and lead happy, fulfilling lives. Making Autism a Gift emphasizes these positive realities and tears down the wall of isolation associated with this disorder. With information from hundreds of up-to-date sources, this practical book looks at the effects of autism on the individual and provides strategies parents can use to help their autistic children at home and beyond.

"Well...I Do Like to Draw!": The Art of Defining Autism     1
"But He Is Too Active to Have Autism!": Characteristics of Autism     22
"Funny, I Don't Feel Sick!": Diagnosing Autism     42
"Of Course, It Could Also Be...": Conditions Associated with Autism     63
"Maybe You Need to Be Modified!": Strategies for Addressing General Behavioral Issues     94
"Why Is Everything That I Like to Do Wrong?": Strategies for Addressing Self-Stimulation     114
"Attack Me with This Banana!": Strategies for Addressing Temper Tantrums and Aggression     123
"What We Have Here Is a Failure to Communicate...": Strategies for Addressing Social and Communication Skills     149
Robert Evert Cimera
"Ten Minutes to Wapner!": Strategies for Addressing Fears, Fixations, and Routines     169
"One Must Be a Student Before One Can Be a Teacher": General Strategies and Philosophies for Teaching Your Child     182
"Okay! I Am the Quarterback!": Working Collaboratively with Special Educators     195
"Someday You Are Going to Die...": Life After School and You     222
Final Thoughts     245
Glossary     255
Resources     265

Survival Strategies for People on the Autism Spectrum or Queer Blues

2009-02-03T12:06:00.000-08:00

Survival Strategies for People on the Autism Spectrum

Author: Marc Fleisher

"Marc Fleisher's new self-help guide for autistic teenagers and adults will help readers improve their quality of life and overcome many everyday challenges, be it through the development of independent living skills, building a more varied and fulfilling social life, or mastering a course in higher education and broadening one's opportunities for the future." "Marc Fleisher speaks from first hand experience about the coping strategies he himself has had to learn - often the hard way. Written particularly for young people who are just beginning to become independent from their parents, perhaps living in their own home for the first time, this book shows how to approach apparent problems with hope and the expectation of an improved quality of life." Survival Strategies is an invaluable source of advice and reassurance for people with ASDs across a wide age range. Other readers such as relatives and friends of people on the autism spectrum and professionals such as educators or therapists will find it provides a host of new insights.

1	Summary of contents and aims	13
2	An overview of autism	19
3	The worry of the 'what if?' scenario	31
4	The vital role of communication	47
5	The art of independent living	61
6	Rules of socialising	81
7	Further education and training survival guide	97
8	The world of sport as an aid	119
9	The challenge of sharing ideas with the wider audience	137
10	Dealing with uncertainty	155
11	Autism in a nutshell	167

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Queer Blues

Author: Kimeron Hardin

Despite social and political gains, most gays and lesbians still experience discrimination, and many continue to struggle with guilt and negative messages from others. One effect is an increase of depression in members of the gay and lesbian community. Queer Blues explains the many forms of depression and explores its unique impact on lesbians and gay men. A self-test helps readers determine their level of depression and assess its impact on their lives. The book shows how to gauge the relationship between mood and self-esteem and identifies self-sabotaging habits.

Optimum Health or Hair Braiding

2009-02-02T08:03:00.000-08:00

Optimum Health: A Cardiologist's Prescription

Author: Stephen T Sinatra

What does it take to achieve Optimum Health? Dr. Steve Sinatra, Chief of Cardiology and Director of Medical Education at Manchester Memorial Hospital in Manchester, Connecticut, has created this research-based, yet practical health reference for health professionals and their patients.

For most people, life can be better than it presently is. Cardiologist Steve Sinatra's exciting new book shows you how you can improve your health and enjoy life more.

Optimum Health will provide you with some clear guidelines about vitamins, minerals, nutritionals, fat, fiber and cholesterol. You will also learn valuable concepts about exercise, healing foods and the very latest information about physical and spiritual anti-aging strategies. And, importantly, Sinatra shows a definite connection between weight management, love and sexuality.

Dr. Sinatra provides plenty of practical, research-based information in this handy health reference that you'll turn to again and again. For example, Sinatra raises and answers the questions, "Why do some people get sick and others don't?"

According to Sinatra, "A diet rich in foods and nutrients that heal may well be our best line of defense against the country's environmental and degenerative killers, such as cancer, heart disease and autoimmune disorders."

In an age where our bodies are ravaged by the effects of environmental toxins, stress, cancer-causing chemicals and aging, Optimum Health provides you with a powerful resource to fight back.

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Hair Braiding

Author: Lisa Miles

Whether your hair is long, short, straight, wavy or curly, this book is full of imaginative ideas for braiding.

Buddhist Yoga or The Blood Pressure Book

2009-02-01T04:01:00.000-08:00

Buddhist Yoga: A Comprehensive Course

Author: Thomas F Cleary

The word yoga has many meanings, including "meditation," "method," and "union." While the physical exercises of Hindu yoga are familiar to Westerners, the subtle metaphysics and refined methods of spiritual development that characterize Buddhist yoga are not yet well known. This volume presents a landmark translation of a classical sourcebook of Buddhist yoga, the Sandhinirmochana-sutra, or "Scripture Unlocking the Mysteries," a revered text of the school of Buddhism known as Vijnanavada or Yogachara. The study of this scripture is essential preparation for anyone undertaking meditation exercise. Linking theory and praxis, the scripture offers a remarkably detailed and thorough course of study in both the philosophical and pragmatic foundation of Buddhist yoga, and their perfect, harmonious union in the realization of Buddhist enlightenment.

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The Blood Pressure Book: How to Get It down and Keep It Down

Author: Stephen P Fortmann

Blood pressure is one of the most critical of vital signs, and knowledge of this area changes as research continues and new treatments are found. Now in its third edition, this basic work explains the latest data on the effects of medication, diet, and exercise on blood pressure. Using a clear, jargon-free style that has made it a standard text in patient education centers at hospitals throughout the country, The Blood Pressure Book defines the terminology (diastolic, systolic), emphasizes stress reduction techniques, and offers science-based insight into the causes and control of this widespread condition.

	Introduction
Pt. 1	What's Going On?	3
	What Keeps Pressure Too High?	4
	What High Pressure Does To You	5
	Measuring Blood Pressure	8
	Checkup No. 1: Your Pressure	8
	Translanting the Numbers	12
	Working with the Doctor	13
	Monitoring Your Pressure	14
	Your Cholesterol	15
	Medication	17
	Blood Pressure Medications	20
	Remembering Your Medication	22
	Checkup No. 2: Your Medication	23
	The Effect of Diet	25
	DASH Diet	26
Pt. 2	What Changes Do You Need to Make?	27
	Identifying Your Own Rick	28
	Using the Master Checkup	28
	Checkup No. 3: Master Checkup	29
	Working on Your Attitude	33
	Making a Plan	34
Pt. 3	Change Sections	37
Sect. 1	Sodium	38
Sect. 2	Weight	60
Sect. 3	Exercise	89
Sect. 4	Stress	115
Sect. 5	Fine-tuning Your Life	133
	How Far Have You Come?	137
	Glossary	141
	Suggestions for Further Reading	143
	Index	145

A Field Guide to Type 1 Diabetes or Healing Secrets of Food

2009-01-30T23:59:00.000-08:00

A Field Guide to Type 1 Diabetes

Author: American Diabetes Association

Living with diabetes is as challenging as hiking and camping in the wilderness.

As it always pays to be prepared before beginning a journey, it also pays for people with diabetes to be prepared before they start each day. In true Field Guide fashion, this book boils down vital information for readers into short sections and checklists of their necessities, what they need to do, and what to take with them on the course of their day. A Field Guide to Type 1 Diabetes includes sections on insulin; tools, food, and exercise; complications; and how to's.

Key features include:

Background on the biology and physical aspects of type 1 diabetes
Vital information about insulin, insulin plans, and delivery methods
Easy-to-understand charts and checklists that walk readers through the who, how, and why of diabetes

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Healing Secrets of Food: A Practical Guide for Nourishing Body,Mind,and Soul

Author: Deborah Kesten

Eating fulfills more than physical needs, which might be why one is inclined to gorge on fatty foods when feeling tired or depressed. Deborah Kesten believes that well-being is affected not only by different types of food but also by varied ways of preparing and eating meals. Kesten encourages the reader to take a multidimensional approach to food. Combining scientific facts with traditional food practices from around the globe, Kesten provides ways to benefit from the six healing secrets of food — socializing, feelings, mindfulness, appreciation, connection, and healthy eating.

1001 Natural Remedies or Fit for Duty

2009-01-29T19:57:00.000-08:00

1001 Natural Remedies

Author: Laurel Vukovic

Did you know that a few drops of eucalyptus oil can deter clothes moths? Or that nothing is more effective than almond and lavender oil for moisturizing your hands?

Here are simple recipes for making your own natural remedies, beauty treatments, and household products. The recipes use widely available ingredients such as vinegar, honey, herbs, beeswax, and essential oils. Discover 1001 ways to treat everything from carpet stains to garden pests without resorting to commercial, chemical-laden products.

Fit for Duty

Author: Robert Hoffman

"Founded on 40 years of law enforcement fitness experience and field-tested research involving more than 200 agencies, Fit for Duty provides you with the most complete job-specific training for improving your cardiovascular endurance, flexibility, explosive strength, agility, speed, and anaerobic power. You'll also uncover new strategies for starting up an exercise program and sticking with it, along with the latest dietary guidelines and stress- and weight-management tools. Featuring updated illustrations and all-new photos, this book also provides behavior-change strategies for tobacco cessation and substance abuse prevention and lists professional support organizations." Fit for Duty is a resource used in FitForce - a comprehensive fitness program that offers training, educational resources, and support services for law enforcement officers. Whether you're physically fit or an exercise rookie, this book will help you achieve your fitness objectives, giving you that extra edge in the line of duty.

Hot Flashes Hormones Your Health or 7 Color Cuisine

2009-01-28T15:56:00.000-08:00

Hot Flashes, Hormones & Your Health: Breakthrough Findings to Help You Sail Through Menopause

Author: Joann E Manson

What you should know about hormone replacement therapy--from a leading researcher and pioneer in the field

Hot Flashes, Hormones, and Your Health gives you the facts about controversial hormone replacement therapy--from the field’s go-to expert. Dr. JoAnn Manson is one of the leaders of the two most groundbreaking, attention-getting women’s health studies, concluding that HRT can be a safe, and appropriate option for younger women. Her book includes self-assessments to help you decide if HRT is right for you, as well as the low-down on "bioidentical" hormones and alternative treatments for relieving menopausal symptoms.

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7-Color Cuisine: A Cookbook and Nutrition Guide

Author: Marcia Zimmerman

Looking to improve your diet but don't know where to begin? Let the 7-Color Cuisine show you the way. Following this book's simple four-step system-which helps you plan menus, shop for top-quality ingredients, and prepare and savor beautiful, healthful meals-is like having a personal nutrition coach in your kitchen. It's as easy as counting colors. You'll discover how vibrant rainbow hues and warm earthy tones reveal the phytonutrient pedigrees of certain foods. You'll also learn of the valuable healing zoonutrients found in creamy white dairy foods, fish, and poultry.

An easy-to-follow, flexible color-based plan guides you to food selections that taste great and help you look and feel your best. It's the perfect antidote for anyone who views food as the enemy or has never experienced dietary satisfaction. Along with extensive menu plans, shopping guidelines, and lots of practical tips, there are dozens of recipes for taste-tempting dishes that are as nutritionally rich as they are satisfying. Beautiful full-color photos and an extensive product resource list round out this practical guide.

According to the author, "What you eat becomes part of you. Food can satisfy your deepest psychological, neurological, and social being-provided you choose a variety of high-quality and colorful foods and follow the guidelines presented in this book." 7-Color Cuisine, which partners dietary nutrition with good taste, is the perfect addition to any kitchen.

About the Author:
Marcia Zimmerman, MEd, CN, is an internationally known author, educator, and consultant to some of the country's leading nutrition and supplement companies

Library Journal

Most nutrition and diet books focus on calories, fat, fiber, or protein. Scientist and nutritionist Zimmerman here focuses on phytonutrients, plant-based chemicals that may help to prevent conditions such as cancer, diabetes, obesity, and heart disease, and that are also the pigments responsible for the color of fruits and vegetables. The book is self-described as "a new way of eating" for those who need to improve their diets but don't know where to begin; meals are created around colorful and animal foods, preferably those that contain zoonutrients, which are added secondarily. Three weeks worth of menu plans with appealing recipes for soups, entr es, salads, and breakfast shakes are included as well. Zimmerman stresses the use of organic foods and the importance of mindfulness in food preparation and eating, encouraging readers to savor their food both with their eyes and with their taste buds. Several other books on this topic are available, such as Mindy Weisel's 7-Day Color Diet and James Joseph's The Color Code. Buy for demand.-Pauline Baughman, Multnomah Cty. Lib., Portland, OR Copyright 2006 Reed Business Information.

Preface     v
Introduction     xiii
Creating Colorful Cuisine
Guiding Principles     3
Savor the Sweetness of Good, Colorful Food     11
The 7-Color Cuisine Plan     21
A New Way of Eating
Step One: Get Set     47
Step Two: Go Shopping     57
Step Three: Fix Your Meals     77
Step Four: Savor Your Food     197
Appendices
Identifying What You Need to Change     214
How to Read Nutrition Fact Panels     216
Shopping Lists     220
Resources     224
Cooking Essentials     226
Measurement Conversions     228
Index     231

The Nutribase Guide to Fast Food Nutrition or Vogue Make Up

2009-01-27T11:55:00.000-08:00

The Nutribase Guide to Fast-Food Nutrition

Author: Nutribas

This handy pocket reference fits nicely into a briefcase or purse and will help anyone make smart choices while eating on the run. Includes more than sixty-five chains in alphabetical order.

New interesting book: Preenchimento de vagas Estratégico:um Sistema Abrangente de Planejamento de Mão-de-obra Eficaz

Vogue Make-Up

Author: Juliet Cohen

Make-up gives every woman the potential to be beautiful, not because of its ability to disguise but because it makes you feel great. In the technicolor world of color cosmetics, which offers every woman unlimited possibilities, there is the chance to experiment, develop, and change your look every day, all with the power derived from understanding which tools are at your fingertips and how to use them.

Vogue Make-up gives you the skills and techniques to fulfill your beauty potential. If you put aside time to dabble with glossy compacts, shimmery powders, and creamy potions, you actually allow yourself to take time out of a hectic schedule, and you learn more about how to work with your natural attributes—your coloring, the shape of your face, and your skin tone and qualities. In an age when we can remove unwanted hair, prevent premature skin aging, make our short hair long, achieve a year-round tan without exposing ourselves to a single harmful ray of sun, and enjoy the arched eyebrows that nature never gave us, we really can be exactly who we want to be.

There is something here that will appeal to readers of every age group and background, because what differentiates our vision of beauty today from the way we saw it in the past is that today's beauty is inclusive—you no longer need to conform to look great, you just need to look like you.

Juliet Cohen is a former beauty editor of British Tatler and Saturday Telegraph Magazine. She writes for fashion and beauty publications in the U.K., including Vogue, Marie Claire Health & Beauty, and Zest, and is a contributor to Vogue Beauty.

A Guide To Herbs For Horses or Choral Pedagogy

2009-01-26T07:53:00.000-08:00

A Guide To Herbs For Horses

Author: Keith Allison

An informed explanation of the traditional use of plants and herbs, from those that may be oversown into pasture to those used as feed supplements and medicine.

Choral Pedagogy

Author: Brenda Smith

With new chapters, fully updated and revised, Choral Pedagogy is intended to aid the voice teacher, choral conductor, church musician, and professional or amateur singer develop strategies for lifelong singing. It concisely and clearly presents the principles of voice pedagogy from the perspective of both conducting and voice science in a very user-friendly fashion with helpful charts and simple anatomic diagrams. It offers teaching methods from history and philosophy, medical and voice science, and pedagogical concepts from active musical experts. Special attention is given to the needs of amateur singers and conductors. Topics covered include choral diction, posture and seating, rehearsal practices, and matters of vocal health.

Booknews

Presents techniques, materials, and methods to help develop and preserve healthy vocalization in choral singing. Should prove useful to voice teachers, church musicians, and solo and choral singers, as well as health care providers and speech-language pathologists. Includes numerous exercises, detailed anatomical drawings and medical information, and a glossary. Annotation c. Book News, Inc., Portland, OR (booknews.com)

Herbal Diplomats or Slow Down so I Can Tell You I Love You

2009-01-25T03:51:00.000-08:00

Herbal Diplomats: The Contribution of Early American Nurses (1830-1860) To19th Century Health Care Reform and the Botanical Medical Movement

Author: Martha M Libster

During the early and mid-19th century, Americans not only explored their new found political and religious freedom, they experimented extensively with health freedom and self-care, in particular the use of healing herbs. The American Botanical Medical Movement of the 1830's - 1860's influenced emerging American culture and was a defining time in the nation's health care history; however the histories of the Botanical Movement have been written only of the male leadership. Herbal Diplomats is the first book to explore the healing and caring role of American women nurses during the Botanical Medical Movement. The contributions of three communities' nurses to the development of American botanical therapies are highlighted. Included are the Shaker infirmary/community nurses, the Latter-day Saint (Mormon) pioneer nurses and midwives, and the Daughters of Charity hospital nurses. This fascinating, descriptive history reveals the autonomy, herbal expertise, and cultural diplomacy of women nurses of the period.

Recipient of the prestigious 2005 Lavinia L. Dock Award for Exemplary Historical Research and Writing. Awarded by the AAHN (American Association for the History of Nursing)

Slow down, So I Can Tell You I Love You

Author: Tammy Young

In 1993, two of Tammy Young's children were diagnosed with Attention Deficit/Hyperactivity Disorder (AD/HD), a chronic neurobiological condition that turned her family life into a daily struggle. None of the treatments or behavior modification she tried seemed to make a lasting difference, and like many parents of children with AD/HD, she began to feel hopeless...until she learned to live by a whole new philosophy.

Tammy had come to believe that there was something wrong with her children, that she needed to change them, to shape them into compliant "angels." But then she learned to see her children with new eyes. Instead of focusing on her own expectations and needs, she began to appreciate her children for who they were, and to honor and nurture their uniqueness. She calls her approach "Spiritual Parenting," and it was so successful in her own family that she now shares it with other parents.

In this compassionate, thoughtful book, Tammy describes frankly and courageously how she learned to let go of her disappointments, expectations, and assumptions before she could connect with her children. At the same time, she gives parents practical strategies for defining each child's personality in positive terms, as she learned to do with her own children. And she shows how to help children with AD/HD become responsible for their actions, overcome unacceptable behavior, and take control of their lives.

	Foreword	xiii
	Preface	xix
	Acknowledgments	xxiii
1.	A New Perspective	1
2.	The Diagnosis	11
	What Are the Diagnostic Criteria?	11
	So What Is AD/HD Really?	15
	Has This Condition Always Existed?	17
	How Do I Know It Really Is AD/HD?	21
3.	Treating AD/HD	25
	What Medical Treatments Are Available?	25
	How Does the Medication Work?	28
	Are There Side Effects to the Medication?	29
	Should I Medicate My Child During the Summer?	30
	What About Alternative Treatments?	31
4.	Life at Home	33
	The Crisis-Oriented Family	34
	Support Groups	36
	The Nonsupportive Spouse	37
	Nurturing Your Marriage	39
	The Single Parent with an AD/HD Child	40
	Blended Family Issues	41
	Extended Family Issues	42
	Raising Someone Else's Child	43
	The AD/HD Child and Siblings	43
	Family Outings and Vacations	45
	Family Games	48
	Daily Life	49
5.	Discipline	51
	What Our Children Need	53
	Things That Will Not Work	62
6.	The Oppositional Defiant Child	69
7.	Taking Care of You	77
	Acceptance	79
	Growth and Discovery	81
	Practice	88
	Patience	90
	Consciousness	90
	Ten Ways to Honor the Presence Within	91
8.	Spiritual Parenting	97
	Love as the Foundation	100
	The Power of Choice	101
	The Art of Problem Solving	102
	The Illusion of Mistakes	105
	The Peace of Acceptance	106
9.	The Key to a Successful School Year	111
	Reality Check	112
	The Best Teacher for the Job	115
	Acknowledgment	117
	Personal Feedback	119
	Reasonable Expectations	122
	Identifying Strengths	125
	Home-School Partnership	127
	Establishing Goals	128
	Rewards and Incentives	130
	When Nothing Seems to Work	132
10.	Advocating for a Student with AD/HD	135
	Educational Parameters	135
	Legal Issues: Special Education Services, Individuals with Disabilities Education Act	138
	Legal Issues: Americans with Disabilities Act, Section 504	146
	How to Begin	151
	Is It Just That Easy?	155
	Summary	156
11.	Where Are We Now?	157
Appendix A	Diagnostic Criteria for AD/HD	159
Appendix B	Classroom Strategies for Teachers	167
Appendix C	Legal Reference	171
	Individuals with Disabilities Education Act Statutes	171
	AD/HD and IDEA Eligibility	171
	Three- and Four-Year-Old Children	172
	Individual Education Programs	173
	Suspensions and Expulsions	181
	Children Not Yet Eligible	186
	Procedural Safeguards	188
	Complying with Section 504 and ADA	189
Appendix D	Resources	195

Healing Heartburn or Ayurveda

2009-01-23T23:49:00.000-08:00

Healing Heartburn

Author: Lawrence J Cheskin

Few federal agencies have more extensive ties to the private sector than NASA. NASA's relationships with its many aerospace industry suppliers of rocket engines, computers, electronics, gauges, valves, O-rings, and other materials have often been described as "partnerships." These have produced a few memorable catastrophes, but mostly technical achievements of the highest order. Until now, no one has written extensively about them.

In NASA and the Space Industry, Joan Lisa Bromberg explores how NASA's relationship with the private sector developed and how it works. She outlines the various kinds of expertise public and private sectors brought to the tasks NASA took on, describing how this division of labor changed over time. She explains why NASA sometimes encouraged and sometimes thwarted the privatization of space projects and describes the agency's role in the rise of such new space industries as launch vehicles and communications satellites.

Nicholas Ferrentino

Healing Heartburn is informative, easy to read, and provides an excellent overview of the subject with significant detail of GERD and its related issues. I found the clinical case vignettes to be particularly helpful for the lay person or patient. I think this would be an excellent book to stock in physicians offices to be given to patients as a resource for information regarding this particular disease process.

Booknews

Written for the general reader, this book explains the basics of gastrointestinal reflux disease, identifies its symptoms, and discusses available treatments. It describes diagnostic tests, each step in treatment, the effectiveness of medications, and complications. Patient stories, illustrations, questionnaires, answers to common questions, and a list of resources are provided. The authors are affiliated with Johns Hopkins. Annotation c. Book News, Inc., Portland, OR (booknews.com)

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Ayurveda: A Comprehensive Guide to Traditional Indian Medicine for the West

Author: Frank John Ninivaggi

Derived from prehistoric sages living in ancient India some 6,000 years ago, Ayurveda denotes life wisdom. The medical system of India, it is arguably the oldest medical tradition that exists. This book translates the Eastern wisdom into terms and concepts Westerners can understand. Ninivaggi presents the text with both scholarship and compassion. He explains how Ayurveda can promote physical and mental health by targeting threats ranging from acute and chronic stress, to pre-diabetes, metabolic syndrome, obesity, coronary artery disease, and diabetes. Practical, user-friendly nutritional guidelines for maintaining health and addressing health imbalances are given. The center of attention in Ayurveda is the person. The meaningfulness of a quality of life in the world is central. Living a quality life with others and in accord with nature--the environment at large--is emphasized. Health strategies are suggested for specific individual constitutional types, to prevent emotional distress, to treat illness, and to enhance optimal living. Avyureda has been handed down across millennia, virtually intact to the present day. It is a comprehensive way of living whose scope includes proactive health measures as well as integrated healing strategies for body, mind, and spirit.

The Contraception Guidebook or Seeds of Light

2009-01-22T19:48:00.000-08:00

The Contraception Guidebook: Options, Risks, and Answers for Christian Couples

Author: William R Cutrer

A Comprehensive Christian Guide to Contraception

The Contraception Guidebook equips you to make fully informed decisions about the complex and deeply personal issue of contraception. Written in a personal, engaging style by a male obstetrician/gynecologist and a female educator and journalist, both theologians, this easy-to-read book is packed with the most current medical information on every option, old and new. Youll also learn the success rates, ethical considerations, and risk factors involved, gain insights from real-life couples facing different concerns, and obtain medically reliable and biblically sound wisdom for your questions. Each chapter ends with questions to help you and your mate communicate on key issues.

CONTENTS
Foreword 9
Preface 13
Acknowledgments 17
Part 1: Myths and Facts
1. How Many Children Do You Want? 21
2. You Wont Get Pregnant If25
3. The Why of Sex 33
4. How Our Bodies Work 43
Part 2: Contraception: Options, Risks, and Choices
5. Planned Periodic Abstinence 53
6. A Trip to the Pharmacy: Chemicals and Barriers 71
7. What about the Pill? 85
8. Do Birth Control Pills Cause Abortion? 101
9. Other Hormone Therapy Options 113
10. Under the Knife: Procedures for Her 129
11. His Turn: Vasectomy 143
12. The Future of Contraception 153
Part 3: We Are Family
13. Unless the Lord Builds the House . . . 165
14. When Youre Ready to Add to Your Family 179
Appendix 1: Communication: For Couples 189
Considering Conception
Appendix 2: Christian Medical and Dental Associations 193
Position Statements
1. Possible Postfertilization Effects of Hormonal 193
Birth Control
2. Human Sexuality 194
3. Abortion 196
4. Reproductive Technology 196
Notes 201
Glossary 211
Resources 225
Index 229

Interesting book: Econometrics or Frontiers in Development Economics

Seeds of Light: Healing Meditations for Body and Soul

Author: Elizabeth K Stratton

In this luminous book, renowned spiritual healer Elizabeth K. Stratton has designed a program of meditations that will help you to heal your body, heart, and soul, as well as to stimulate healing energy in others. Whether you carefully follow her program or concentrate on particular areas of interest, you will learn valuable ways to awaken the healer within - to nurture the seeds of light you carry so that they will grow and flourish. Seeds of Light follows the same five-part healing path that Elizabeth Stratton lays out in the workshops she leads nationwide and in her Touching Spirit Training Program. Beautiful, simple, and often prayerlike, these meditations touch the divine within each of us. Whether you read them for yourself or aloud to a friend, they will inspire you to plant your own seeds of light.

Reflexology for Beginners or High Performance Beauty

2009-01-21T15:46:00.000-08:00

Reflexology for Beginners: Healing Through Foot Massage of Pressure Points

Author: David Vennells

Reflexology: A Health-Promoting Massage Therapy that Anyone can Practice

A good foot massage is one of life's most satisfying pleasures. With a little bit of knowledge, it can also be one of the easiest and least invasive methods for treating specific ailments and promoting overall wellness.

By concentrating on the basics, Reflexology for Beginners allows anyone to practice and enjoy reflexology as quickly and easily as possible. The author's goal is, simply, to give you the power to effectively serve the health needs of yourself and others through this well-respected complementary therapy. Included in these pages are:

Over forty illustrations of techniques and pressure points Step-by-step instructions for beginning and full treatmentsThe fascinating history of reflexologyMental, emotional, and spiritual aspects of healingPreviously unpublished informationSeveral illustrative case histories

Author Biography: David Vennells (Manchester, England) is a Reiki practitioner and teacher. He first experienced Reiki after suffering from Chronic Fatigue Syndrome for four years. In a very short time Reiki greatly improved his mental and physical condition and general quality of life.

Library Journal

Llewellyn's "For Beginners" series aims to return the power of healing techniques to the people. Vennells has already written two volumes in the series, Bach Flower Remedies for Beginners and Reiki for Beginners. He experienced these therapies first as a patient, working to heal his chronic fatigue syndrome; he then became a practitioner and teacher. The current book discusses reflex locations, techniques, treatment sessions, and advice for the practitioner. There are over 40 line drawings, accompanied by clear directions. Vennells offers a philosophy of illness and healing cultivated in a Buddhist perspective. The only real drawback is the lack of stories to illustrate the author's points; the chapter titled "Case Studies" contains more testimonials and letters of encouragement from practitioners than true case studies. For large public libraries with extensive alternative health collections. Elizabeth C. Stewart, Portland, ME Copyright 2001 Cahners Business Information.

Interesting textbook: London Underworld in the Victorian Period or The Achille Lauro Hijacking

High Performance Beauty: Makeup & Skincare for Dance, Cheer, Show Choir, Pageants & Ice Skating

Author: Christine Dion

Starting with the essentials of basic skin care and maintenance, this comprehensive guide details tips and techniques for handling the unique makeup needs of performance athletes such as cheerleaders, gymnasts, and skaters. Following a discussion of the different skin types, daily routines and various products—including herbal remedies—the guide lays the groundwork for the creation of a flawless, long-lasting, face. In addition to detailing the fundamentals of makeup application, the book explains how to make allowances for extreme and varied conditions of performance spaces and demonstrates how to camouflage individual flaws. A section on character faces includes directions for creating a Spanish flamenco, a cabaret star, a ballerina angel, and a cat.

Sleep Medicine Secrets or Positive Options for Hiatus Hernia

2009-01-20T11:44:00.000-08:00

Sleep Medicine Secrets

Author: Damien R Stevens

In the proven format of the highly acclaimed Secrets Series®, the authors present key information on the diagnosis and management of the full array of sleep disorders. Each chapter asks a series of key questions and provides answers from leading authorities in the field. Ideal as a quick reference, but comprehensive enough to function as the clinical book of choice in sleep medicine.
• All the most important "need-to-know" questions-and-answers in the proven format of the highly acclaimed Secrets Series®
• Concise answers that include the author's pearls, tips, memory aids, and "secrets"
• Bulleted lists, algorithms, and illustrations for quick review
• Thorough, highly detailed index
• Thought-provoking questions that provide succinct answers
• Presentation of a vast amount of information

	Top secrets	1
I	Background, evaluation, and monitoring
1	Sleep medicine : history and literature of sleep medicine	9
2	Human sleep	15
3	Physiologic changes in sleep	23
4	Neuroanatomy and neurophysiology	29
5	Evaluation of patients with sleep disorders	39
6	Polysomnography	45
7	Other diagnostic tests in sleep medicine	65
II	Specific sleep disorders
8	Sleep apnea-hypopnea syndrome and primary snoring	73
9	Central sleep apnea	83
10	Narcolepsy and idiopathic hypersomnolence	91
11	Circadian rhythm disorders	99
12	Insomnia	107
13	Rapid-eye-movement parasomnias	115
14	Non-rapid-eye-movement parasomnias	121
15	Restless legs syndrome and periodic limb movement disorder	125
16	Dreaming	135
III	Sleep and other medical conditions
17	Sleep and cardiovascular disorders	141
18	Sleep and medical disorders	149
19	Sleep and neurologic disorders	155
20	Sleep pharmacology	165
IV	Pediatric sleep
21	Pediatric polysomnography	173
22	Pediatric insomnia : limit-setting sleep disorder and sleep-onset association disorder	177
23	Pediatric partial arousal parasomnias	183
24	Sleep-disordered breathing, primary snoring, and sudden infant death syndrome	187
25	Pediatric sleep and medical disorders	195
V	Miscellaneous sleep issues
26	Forensic sleep medicine	209
	Appendix : The International Classification of Sleep Disorders revised 1997	213

Go to: Surviving a Stalker or Living Longer for Dummies

Positive Options for Hiatus Hernia: Self-Help and Treatment

Author: Tom Smith

Heartburn, coughing when lying down, pain in the upper chest or throat - these can all be signs of an often misunderstood condition: hiatus hernia. This book looks at all aspects of dealing with this condition, from diagnosis to self-care. Case studies discuss how individuals have successfully minimized symptoms and how dangerous complications can sometimes arise.

The Good Eater or Fluid Physiology and Pathology in Traditional Chinese Medicine

2009-01-18T04:40:00.000-08:00

The Good Eater: The True Story of One Man's Struggle with Binge Eating Disorder

Author: Ron Saxen

At the age of twenty-one, stylish and striking Ron Saxen turned heads on the street. A promising model with a tony California agency, his lithe and muscular body graced the pages of magazines and even the cover of a fitness book. He was headed for a future of bright lights and brighter possibilities-but a dark turn of events would leave Saxen working for minimum wage in a coffee shop and dodging his agent less than a year later.

Binge eating disorder, a malady that strikes some 2.5 million Americans-40 percent of whom are men-led Saxen to pack on nearly half again his body weight in unsightly fat, destroying his career and threatening his health and sanity. This compelling memoir tells Saxen's story as he grapples with binge eating, dangerous starvation diets, drug use, and a rollercoaster ride of crazy careers, unhealthy relationships, and personal tragedies-all set against a fabulous backdrop that ranges from the Sunset Strip to the fundamentalist enclaves of the Great Plains. A gripping page turner from start to finish, this amazing personal memoir will help break stereotypes and shed new light on this common disorder.

Acknowledgments     v
1984
Magic     3
1968-1981 The Early Years
The Great Adventure     11
Hello, Satan     28
Polaroid     45
The F Word     60
Double Vision     74
Burgers and Blood     90
1982-1985 The Insanity
Bookstore Body     107
The M Word     115
The Dream     127
Shaky Ground     140
Critical Mass     147
1985-1996 The Road to Recovery
The De La Fontaine Brothers     161
Uncle Sam     171
Haunted     184
White Wedding     194
My Bed     206
Another Man's Floor     222
2002-2005
The Good Eater     243

Look this: Where the Dove Calls or Cases in Cost Management

Fluid Physiology and Pathology in Traditional Chinese Medicine

Author: Steven Clavey

Fluid disorders play a role in nearly every patient's presentation and can sometimes be the key to understanding an uncertain or difficult case. This unique resource clearly and comprehensively describes the Traditional Chinese Medicine view of the physiology and pathology of fluids within the body. Covers disorders of sweating and urination, edema, abnormal lacrimation, thin mucus syndrome, and conditions of excessive phlegm and dampness in the body, such as asthma, digestive problems, arthritis, epilepsy, and convulsions. Features over 20 new case histories and essays that illustrate the Traditional Chinese Medicine approach to the treatment of fluid disorders using Chinese herbs, acupuncture, and more.

A complete index provides reference to specific disorders, concepts, formulas, and points.
A new chapter on Acupuncture Methods in Fluid Pathology details acupuncture treatments for specific disorders of fluid metabolism.
New case histories illustrate theoretical concepts and demonstrate their use in the clinic, as well as assist in developing a sense of prognosis and occasionally an alternative approach to a difficult case.
An in-depth description of the Traditional Chinese Medicine concept of body fluid physiology and pathology conveys an essential understanding of fluid disorders and their role in every patient's clinical presentation, which may be the key to an otherwise uncertain or difficult case.
Both Chinese herbal treatments and acupuncture methodologies are described for each fluid disorder, bringing theory into practical use.

Presents a detailed examination of the concepts and processes offluid metabolism and pathology in TCM.
Draws on original translations from Chinese sources, ranging from the classical era through to modern times, to ensure authenticity and accuracy in practice.
Includes a uniquely comprehensive analysis of phlegm and its associated problems and treatment.
Designed to be a clear and practical clinical reference.
Written by a highly qualified practitioner and teacher.

Booknews

A comprehensive examination of the concepts and processes of fluid metabolism and pathology in diagnosis and treatment in Chinese medicine, for traditional Chinese medicine practitioners and students. The book includes a discussion of herbal therapeutics providing a range of herbal formulas and treatment recipes, drawing on original translations from Chinese sources from the classical era through modern times, and emphasizes phlegm and its associated problems and treatment. Includes an index of formulas, but no general index. Annotation c. Book News, Inc., Portland, OR (booknews.com)

Curandero or Jump Off

2009-01-17T17:38:00.000-08:00

Curandero: A Life in Mexican Folk Healing

Author: Eliseo Torres

Eliseo Torres, known as "Cheo," grew up in the Corpus Christi area of Texas and knew, firsthand, the Mexican folk healing practiced in his home and neighborhood. Later in life, he wanted to know more about the plants and rituals of curanderismo.

Torres's story begins with his experiences in the Mexican town of Espinazo, the home of the great curandero El Niño Fidencio (1899-1939), where Torres underwent life-changing spiritual experiences. He introduces us to some of the major figures in the tradition, discusses some of the pitfalls of teaching curanderismo, and concludes with an account of a class he taught in which curanderos from Cuernavaca, Mexico, shared their knowledge with students.

Part personal pilgrimage, part compendium of medical knowledge, this moving book reveals curanderismo as both a contemplative and a medical practice that can offer new approaches to ancient problems.

From Curandero

". . . for centuries, rattlesnakes were eaten to prevent any number of conditions and illnesses, including arthritis and rheumatism. In Mexico and in other Latin American countries, rattlesnake meat is actually sold in capsule form to treat impotence and even to treat cancer. Rattlesnake meat is also dried and ground and sprinkled into open wounds and body sores to heal them, and a rattlesnake ointment is made that is applied to aches and pains as well."

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Jump Off: 60 Days to a Hip-Hop Hard Body

Author: Mark Jenkins

Mark Jenkins, premier fitness instructor to the elite of the hip–hop world, presents a fast, effective two–month workout that uses hip–hop drive to attain an unsurpassed level of fitness in record time.

Mark Jenkins, celebrity fitness drillmaster, says 'if you want it, you gotta work it!' He's reshaping the world of hip–hop and film and now wants to give you a body like today's hottest movie and recording stars. With clients such as P. Diddy, Mary J. Blige, Missy Elliot, D'Angelo, LL Cool J, Beyonce, and Brandy, Mark has developed an effective, motivating program, that gets results and keeps people coming back for more.

His program consists of intensive sport–specific training, flexibility, high–performance nutrition and supplementation. Exercises that can be performed without gym access keeps training practical and exhilarating. Training sessions are just an hour long, 3 or 4 times a week. Clients who train using this system can achieve an unsurpassed level of physical fitness, visual appeal and energy. This directly translates to improved posture, body awareness, voice quality, physical control, endurance and, ultimately, stage performance. Even if you're not a multi–platinum megastar, you're sure to benefit from looking and feeling like you are.

Taoist Yoga or Chakras in Shamanic Practice

2009-01-17T08:37:00.000-08:00

Taoist Yoga

Author: Charles Luk

The author shows us how to handle our sexual energy in order to enhance health, longevity and spiritual growth. Now a classic textbook, readers will find complete instruction and training in spiritual alchemy that will lead to the divine state of immortality.

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Chakras in Shamanic Practice: Eight Stages of Healing and Transformation

Author: Susan J Wright

NEW AGE / PERSONAL GROWTH

“Susan Wright’s creations epitomize the true meaning of magic. They take us to new levels of consciousness, empowering us to accomplish goals we previously only imagined, to realize our deepest dreams. Read, learn, enjoy--and shapeshift yourself and the world."
--From the foreword by John Perkins, bestselling author of Confessions of an Economic Hit Man, Shapeshifting, and The World Is As You Dream It

The chakra system identifies eight centers in the psycho-anatomy of humans, each one associated with a different part of the physical or energy body. Susan J. Wright, a practicing shaman and Gestalt psychotherapist, uses her own life journey to show that each chakra also is linked to a different stage of emotional and spiritual development. In The Chakras in Shamanic Practice, she identifies eight key developmental stages of life, from birth to old age/death. Each of these life stages has various developmental challenges and potential traumatic events that will likely occur within our culture and affect the health and well-being of the individual.

Wright explains that life traumas experienced in particular developmental stages become lodged within the energy body as they cling to their corresponding chakra. By identifying and working with the chakra involved, a doorway can be opened to a world of transformative images, allowing powerful shamanic techniques to heal these psychic wounds. Providing both physical exercises and guided meditations that utilize the techniques of soul retrieval, working with power animals, and transcending trauma, Wright offers practitioners a way togather and nurture the fragmented parts of their energy body and lead themselves to physical, emotional, and spiritual well-being.

SUSAN J. WRIGHT, a practicing shaman and licensed massage therapist since 1981, is also certified as both a Gestalt psychotherapist and yoga teacher and is a licensed clinical social worker. She created and facilitates a shamanic training program at her healing center, Birth of Venus, in Mamaroneck, New York, where she integrates social work, psychotherapy, and shamanism with yoga, belly dancing, and craniosacral therapy and other bodywork techniques. She lives in Mamaroneck, New York.

Promise of a New Day or Yoga Bliss

2009-01-16T20:35:00.000-08:00

Promise of a New Day: A Book of Daily Meditations

Author: Karen Casey

Turn to these daily reflections for simple, inspiring wisdom about creating and maintaining inner peace. Written without Twelve Step program language, these meditations are reminders for us to give our full attention to today, listen more closely, understand that pain is inevitable but suffering is optional, and that there is something to learn from each experience. A book filled with hope for us or someone needing a special gift.

Yoga Bliss: Simple and Effective Routines for Chilling Out

Author: Tara Fraser

Whether we’re stressed by our jobs, families, or life in general, we all aspire to calm. Renowned yoga teacher Tara Fraser can help us reach this goal. Her beautifully planned program puts contentment, peacefulness, even a taste of euphoria within our grasp. Focusing on daily sequences of yoga postures, as well as longer sequences for the weekend, Tara demonstrates how to release mental and physical tensions, restore balance, and achieve serenity. Even complete beginners can successfully follow these simple routines, all illustrated with superb artwork. In addition, she includes three-minute emergency stress busters for when the going just gets too tough. With these breathing exercises, meditations, visualizations, and mantras, we can all chill out in this hectic world.

Introduction     6
Chill out with yoga     8
The path to bliss     10
How to practise     12
Basic principles     14
Three-minute stress busters     16
Semi-supine     18
Figurehead     20
Ujjayi - take control     22
Daily routines     24
First sequence
Forward bend     26
Warrior pose     28
Cat pose     30
Down-facing dog     32
Pigeon pose     34
Child pose     36
Squat     38
Second sequence
Knees-to-chest pose     40
Stirrup pose     42
Bridge pose     44
Reclining tailor pose     46
Spinal twist     48
Leg raise     50
Resting pose     52
Weekend routine     54
Upright stretch     56
Forward bend     58
Standing squat     60
Warrior pose     62
Asymmetrical forward bend     64
Tiger pose     66
Down-facing dog     68
Swan pose     70
Hero pose     72
Frog pose     74
Twist     76
Bridge pose     78
Unsupported shoulderstand     80
Boat pose     82
Tailor pose     84
Resting pose     86
Breathe easy     88
Sshhh, quietening breath     90
Ujjayi - victorious breath     92
Abdominal breath     94
Three-part breath     96
Sitali - mouth breathing     98
Humming breath     100
Breath-movement synchronization     102
Anuloma ujjayi - go with the flow     104
Daily meditations     106
Walking meditation     108
So hum     110
Chin mudra     112
Heart mudra     114
Starfish visualization     116
Outer space visualization     118
Inner space visualization     120
Om     122
Further reading, CDs and DVDs     124
Index     126

Pilates for Core Strength or Beyond Design

2009-01-16T11:33:00.000-08:00

Pilates for Core Strength

Author: Sandie Kean

Gentle yet powerful Pilates, which targets the deep postural muscles, is the best way to improve core strength and stability, stay in shape, and prevent injuries. Photographs guide newcomers through every posture in this comprehensive introduction, so it's easy to start achieving optimal strength, flexibility, and stamina. There's information on analyzing your posture, and specific exercises to target each type. Just one of the 30-minute programs a day can make a big difference.

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Beyond Design: The Synergy of Apparel Product Development

Author: Sandra J J Keiser

This practical text takes students step-by-step through the preproduction processes of apparel product development: planning, forecasting, fabricating, developing silhouettes and specifications, pricing, and sourcing. It demonstrates how these processes must be coordinated to get the right product to retail when consumers want it and at a price they are willing to pay. Based on consultations with some of the most successful and innovative firms in the fashion business, the text covers the evolving partnerships among textile suppliers, product developers, manufacturers, and retailers as they work to develop apparel products in today's customer-driven environment.

•Planning for Success
•The Role of Product Development in the Apparel Supply Chain
•Consumer Markets
•Business Planning
•Creative Planning
•Trend Forecasting
•Color Management
•Fabrication
•Garment Styling
•Line Planning and Development
•Technical Design
•Translating Concept to Product
•Findings and Trim
•Sizing and Fit
•Quality Assurance
•Production Planning
•The Role of Sourcing in Product Development
•Costing and Pricing
•Planning Production Distribution
•Final Stages and Future Trends

Doing It All Isnt Everything or Your Best Face

2009-01-16T00:31:00.000-08:00

Doing It All Isn't Everything: A Woman's Guide to Harmony and Empowerment

Author: Stephanie Allen

Tired of "doing-it-all-to-have-it-all?" In a gentle and wise way, this book shows how women can become whole, authentic individuals who can create and lead harmonious lives--where multiple roles can be fulfilled--and provides the encouragement and tools they need to make sound choices about investing their talents, energy, and passion. "A beacon of common sense".--Dr. Judith Briles (Woman to Woman). (New Perspectives Press)

	Our Partnership	11
	Acknowledgments	17
Pt. 1	The Roots of the Quest
1	Creating Harmony in Your Life	21
2	Empowering Yourself	31
3	The Masculine and Feminine Perspectives	35
Pt. 2	The Facets of Empowerment
4	Authenticity: Knowing Who You Are	47
5	Risk Taking: Using Your Knowledge, Experience, and Competence	59
6	Vision: Seeing What Is and What Could Be	69
8	Doing It All Isn't Everything
7	Health: Using Your Energy Wisely	83
8	Humor: Approaching Life With a Light Heart	93
9	Harmony: Bringing Your Many Roles Into Harmony	99
10	Receptivity: Having an Open Mind	115
11	Accountability: Taking Responsibility for Your Life	127
12	Contentment: Experiencing Love and Joy	141
13	Graciousness: Being Comfortable to Be Around	149
14	Alignment: Aligning Your Thoughts, Feelings, Actions, and Values	159
15	Communication: Communicating Well With Others	167
16	Versatility: Working Effectively With Men and Women	181
Pt. 3	Moving Forward
17	Last Thoughts on the Journey	197
	Bibliography	200
	Index	203
	The Athena Group	207

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Your Best Face: Looking Your Best Without Plastic Surgery

Author: Brandith Irwin

Looking Your Best without Plastic Surgery! Your Best Face gives women what they want: the readable version of personal conversations with a respected doctor who, as a woman, understands their questions. It offers easy-to-use advice on how to evaluate your own skin, choose the right treatments, and find the right doctor.

Your Best Face is the ideal book for any woman who wants the most beautiful, refined, wrinkle-free skin she can have!

About the Author
Brandith Irwin, M.D. is the author of Your Best Face: Looking Your Best without Plastic Surgery. She practices medical and cosmetic dermatology at her own clinic, the Madison Skin and Laser Center, in Seattle. Seattle Magazine recently named her one of Seattle's best dermatologists, based on a poll of 2,500 area doctors. Brandith holds Board certification in both Internal Medicine and Dermatology. She was graduated with honors from the University of Washington Medical School in 1984 and did residencies in both internal medicine and dermatology there as well. She received one of the few National Dermatology Foundation Research Fellowship Awards in 1990, and has both practiced dermatology privately and been a clinical faculty member at the University of Washington since then.

May I Walk You Home or Relaxercise

2009-01-15T14:28:00.000-08:00

May I Walk You Home?: A Guide to Sharing Christ's Love With the Dying

Author: Melody Rossi

Reach the Terminally Ill With the Good News

Melody Rossi saw God work in the hearts of three close family members who died within a span of twenty-eight months. When she had nearly given up hope that they might believe, she was amazed to find their hearts softened to the gospel message.

Melody learned that illness has a way of making a person hungry for the truth about spiritual matters. If your unsaved friend or family member is facing death, this encouraging book can help you share Christ in loving, natural ways. She shows how to:

Serve in ways that speak louder than words

Respond to signs of spiritual openness

Discuss matters of eternal importance

Cope with the ups and downs of this difficult time

Filled with hope, joy, and practical wisdom, May I Walk You Home? will lovingly prepare you to talk to family and friends about Jesus.

Debra Gaynor - readerviews.com

It is rewarding to know that Ms. Rossi used the knowledge she gained from the death of several loved ones to serve the Lord and assist others. I highly recommend this book to those working with Hospice, hospitals, nursing homes and those who know someone facing a terminal illness.

Patty Inglish

I liked this book, because the author uses real-life experiences with her parents and a stepparent through their dying months. She gives a candid portrayal of herself, accepting the tools of the journey after she has walked into it feeling unequipped. She writes about forming a support team that can help with prayer and practical duties as one walks with a dying person; and includes checklists and suggestions, poignant quotations, scripture, song lyrics, and her heart and belief.

This book will uplift anyone curious about transitioning out of this life. Teens and middle-schoolers need to be able to discuss it with a caring adult. (Patty Inglish, armchairinterviews.com)

Introduction     11
Who Shall Go?
Send Me     17
Hope     25
The Preparation     33
Unlikely Converts     43
What You Need Along the Way
A Road Map (Know the Destination)     55
Sturdy Shoes (For the Rugged Terrain)     64
GPS (To Keep You on Track)     69
Emergency Information (The Documents You Will Need)     72
Traveler's Assistance (When You Feel Lost and Weary)     79
No Turning Back
Spiritual Warfare     99
Endurance     107
God's Covenant Love     115
Making Arrangements     126
Journey's End
The Invisible Work     135
Giving Gifts     138
Physical Changes     143
The Home Going     156
Grieving Well     162
Appendix     170

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Relaxercise: The Easy New Way to Health & Fitness

Author: David Zemach bersi

The Extraordinary Exercise ProgramBased on the Revolutionary Body-Improvement SystemDeveloped by Dr. Moshe Feldenkrais

With these brief (ten to thirty minutes) exercises, anyone can learn to improve their posture, flexibility, and physical comfort, and end the energy drain caused by muscular tension. This popular application of techniques -- never before available in such an easy-to-use form -- targets such key areas as the lower back, shoulders, neck, spine, eyes, feet, and jaw. Enhanced vitality and elimination of pain and stress will be yours through these thoroughly researched and patient-tested techniques that actually reprogram the neuromuscular system.

A Chakra Kundalini Workbook or Shape Your Self

2009-01-15T05:27:00.000-08:00

A Chakra & Kundalini Workbook: Psycho-Spiritual Techniques for Health, Rejuvenation, Psychic Powers & Spiritual Realization

Author: Jonn Mumford

By spending just a few minutes each day performing these Yoga techniques, men and women can create inner relaxation leading to better health, a longer life, and greater control over one's personal destiny. Tailored for the Western mind, here is one of the clearest, most approachable books ever on experiencing the incredible benefits of Yoga.

Christian Paaske

"A Chakra & Kundalini Workbook by Jonn Mumford is a rich well of tantric esoteric knowledge. The book is a practical guide to advanced techniques exploring particularly the chakras, but presented in an easy and accessible way. The book is a vastly expanded version of Jonn Mumfordґs first bestseller, Psychosomatic Yoga, which was translated into eight languages. Thirty years has passed between the two editions, and with the authors increased experience of yoga and western magic the result is a totally rewritten and greatly expanded book.
I read Psychosomatic Yoga, many years ago, and what impressed me was the authors ability to present simple yoga techniques, which at first glance looks simple, but has a powerful effects when understood and applied right. This is the quality of Jonn Mumford's work, his first hand knowledge from studying and living with Indian masters like Swami Satyananda and Swami Gitananda, and extracting the juice and essence of their teaching and serving it on a sliver platter. This is not for academic curiosity, but for the practitioner who wants effective tools for better health, less stress, more energy and "cleaner windows" to see oneself and the world through."

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Shape Your Self: My 6-Step Diet and Fitness Plan to Achieve the Best Shape of Your Life

Author: Martina Navratilova

Martina Navratilova is a marvel of fitness. She easily outruns many women half her age, still plays tennis competitively, and loves to have fun with other sports like basketball, hockey, skiing, and more. Now you can learn Martina's "secret," a lifestyle plan that's evolved from more than 30 years of trial and error, working with nutritionists, coaches, doctors, kinesiologists, and other top experts. In Shape Your Self, this amazing athelete shares her own story and distills this wealth of experience into a set of simple strategies, tips, and small changes to achieve the shape of your life. In her 6-step program, you'll discover:

-Ways to apply the focus and mental ability of star athletes to your own personal goals

-Advice on creating an environment - emotionally and physically - that supports you so that you can reach your best

-A healthy food plan with delicious recipes - emphasizing natural foods and energizing juices - that help your body release toxins, drop extra pounds, and feel more vibrant and youthful

-A fitness plan that can be done anywhere, by anyone - from beginners to the most advanced

-Fun, unique, cutting-edge exercises that sculpt visible, fat-burning muscle and make you appreciate the power, strength, and beauty of your body

Learn the strategies that have helped Martina shape her self into the best condition of her life. No matter what your age or your challenge, Martina will help you feel great, and look great, too!

Publishers Weekly

Tennis legend Navratilova has won 20 Wimbledon titles and 58 Grand Slam titles, and at age 46, became the oldest Grand Slam winner ever. Now 49, she competes in tennis matches, skis, and plays hockey and basketball. It's no surprise, then, that she's always being asked, "How do you stay in such good shape? What's your secret?" The answers lie in a food and fitness plan that explores six areas of mind and body fitness, from thinking like an athlete (dream big, set high goals, push yourself, bounce back from defeat) to choosing organic foods (Navratilova is enamored of juicing; she provides recipes for fruit-and-vegetable drinks and meals in a 28-day plan). The book's exercise section includes photos of the author demonstrating workout moves and a list of "exercise toys" that keep fitness routines fun. It's fascinating (and motivating) to get the inside scoop on how an elite athlete trains-and struggles like the rest of us. Navratilova's coaching approach, characterized by supportive, encouraging exhortations ("Look at ability, not age" and "You are the benchmark of your own success"), will give struggling readers encouragement. (Apr.) Copyright 2006 Reed Business Information.

Library Journal

Navratilova holds a record nine Wimbledon titles-not to mention 58 Grand Slam titles. At 48, she still plays tennis competitively in doubles at the Grand Slams and on the WTA Tour. Here, she presents her six-step program of natural foods and regular exercise for keeping fit, which emphasizes gradual changes that can be easily incorporated into daily life and the emotional support of friends and family. She particularly stresses freshly prepared natural foods and exercises that build core stability with cardiovascular conditioning. This well-presented plan will appeal particularly to the middle aged, a huge but often overlooked audience for this type of book. Highly recommended for all public libraries.-Susan B. Hagloch, formerly with Tuscarawas Cty. P.L., New Philadelphia, OH Copyright 2006 Reed Business Information.

Acknowledgments     ix
Introduction: Because I Can...And So Can You     xi
Steps to Shape Your Self
Make Your Own Comeback     3
Step 1: Develop the Mentality of an Athlete     16
Step 2: Build Your Support Team     31
Step 3: Fuel Your Body and Mind     45
Step 4: Go Organic     61
Step 5: Build the Fitness to Function     74
Step 6: Recharge and Energize-When You're Tired of Being Tired     89
The Shape Your Self Nutrition and Exercise Plans
The Shape Your Self Nutrition Plan     107
The Shape Your Self Exercise Plan     147
Epilogue: My Parting Shot     215
Index     219

Self Healing Reiki or Eldercare 911

2009-01-14T17:25:00.000-08:00

Self-Healing Reiki: Freeing the Symbols, Attunements, and Techniques

Author: Barbara Emerson

Reiki is a Japanese hands-on method of bodywork that channels energy through seven chakras (energy centers) to attune the body to its optimal energy level. In Self-Healing Reiki, Barbara Emerson helps readers bypass the expensive—and some say elitist—process of working with a master by teaching themselves through a simple but complete set of exercises. Emerson divides the book into three areas of focus. In the first part, she introduces Reiki philosophy and techniques, showing hand positions for the unobstructed flow of energy and methods for performing a healing session on oneself and others. In the second part, she explores the spirituality in energy and healing, detailing her own system of “bare-bones Reiki” that allows the user to resist religious dogma and ideals. In the third part, she explains techniques for living as a master and transmitting the teachings, stressing the physical, emotional, and mental balance needed to perform attunements on others.

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Eldercare 911: The Caregiver's Complete Handbook for Making Decisions

Author: Susan Beerman

Publishers Weekly hailed the first edition of Eldercare 911 as an "excellent, comprehensive guidebook." Today it continues to be the best "how to" book on the market for anyone facing the challenges of caring for an elderly loved one. Now this revised, updated, and expanded edition will offer the best step-by-step recommendations for over 200 situations, providing even the most experienced family caregivers as well as professionals with invaluable new insights and guidance for managing eldercare needs. Through a wealth of concrete new and updated information and practical, easy-to-follow solutions to nearly every problem, the message throughout is "You are not alone."
These eldercare consultants have also added crucial new chapters on:

• How to Protect Yourself from "Toxic" Relatives
Learn how to survive the negative impact of know-it-alls, guilt trippers, parents in denial, and disappointers.
• Aging in Place
Step-by-step recommendations to make remaining in the home a safe option, including insights into evaluating parents' physical, psychological, emotional, and social needs.
• Working Caregivers: A Balancing Act
Reduce stress and maximize time by learning how to prioritize conflicting responsibilities.
• In Case of an Emergency
Learn how to prepare for unexpected problems and react without panic to reduce the stress of a variety of emergency situations.
• Caregiver Voices
Caregivers share their wisdom to help others renew their strength and lighten their hearts.

With tip sheets that conclude each chapter and journal space for expressing thoughts, Eldercare911 helps caregivers face reality with support and encouragement while reminding them: "When you've done the best you can, no one has the right to ask more of you."

Publishers Weekly

Beerman and Rappaport-Musson, eldercare specialists, offer a comprehensive guide to caregiving issues, calmly presenting information readers may not have even considered. For example, the first chapter addresses how to deal directly with one's parents, what to do if the parents don't want help and how to determine if parents, in fact, need help. The authors include sample dialogues, which will be particularly helpful with parents who refuse to acknowledge they need help. The section on long-distance caregiving is also quite useful-the authors advise readers to call ahead of time to schedule appointments with everyone connected to family care, from physicians to caregivers to support agencies. They also advise having a portable folder with key contact numbers so people will have essential information at their fingertips. This excellent, comprehensive guidebook offers information on nursing homes, hospice care and home heath professionals. (Sept.) Copyright 2002 Cahners Business Information.

Library Journal

Discovering that older parents need assistance because of physical illness or frailty can seem like an emergency situation to the adult children who must arrange for their care. This handy guide covers a variety of caregiving situations, including those common to other caregiving books locating services, managing medications, understanding benefits, choosing a nursing home, coping with memory loss, and hiring and handling in-home help. But social worker Beerman and Rappaport-Musson, a certified senior adviser, address important topics not often covered elsewhere making the decision to become a caregiver (or deciding not to); helping a parent who refuses help; recognizing signs of elder abuse, neglect, and exploitation; and recognizing drug or alcohol abuse. Writing primarily for women, who shoulder most caregiving responsibilities, the authors offer much supportive advice as well as anecdotes from other caregivers showing how to counteract the physical and emotional toll that caregiving responsibilities can exact. The concise chapters can be read as needed. Unfortunately, the scanty resource list includes only major government and disease-specific web sites, and readers looking for in-depth details on specific disorders, caregiving skills, or benefit programs will need to consult Linda Colvin Rhodes's The Complete Idiot's Guide to Caring for Aging Parents, American Medical Association Guide to Home Caregiving, or Consumer Reports Guide to Health Services for Seniors. Nevertheless, this is a good addition to larger senior health collections. Karen McNally Bensing, Benjamin Rose Lib., Cleveland Copyright 2002 Cahners Business Information.

	Preface	19
A.	You Are Not Alone	19
B.	How to Use This Book	22
C.	Write Us	23
1.	The Pros and Cons of Being a Caregiver	25
A.	Do You Want This Job?	25
B.	Making the Eldercare Decision	26
C.	If Eldercare Is Not for You	27
D.	If You Decide to Care for Your Parent	28
E.	Handling That First Crisis	30
F.	The Effects on Your Family, Time, and Health	31
G.	What If You Fail?	33
2.	Knowing When Your Parents Need Help	36
A.	What's Normal?	36
B.	Loss of Loved Ones, Friends, and Advisors	38
	Loss of Self	39
	Loss of Independence and Control	40
C.	Decline Is a Fact of Life	43
D.	Why Parents Refuse Help	44
	Difficult Parents	47
E.	What Are the Warning Signs?	49
	Memory Loss/Dementia	49
	Diminished Hearing	50
	Diminished Sight	52
	Falls	53
	Incontinence	54
	Self-Neglect	55
	Drug or Alcohol Abuse	56
3.	Intervention: When? What? How?	58
A.	Trusting Your Instincts	59
B.	Planning Ahead	60
C.	When Not to Intervene	63
D.	Getting a Professional Assessment	65
	Private Assessments	66
	Public Assessments	68
E.	Talking to Your Parents	70
F.	Talking to Your Family	72
G.	Choosing the Right Intervention	74
	Preventive Intervention	76
	Partial Intervention	78
	Total Intervention	80
	Crisis Intervention	81
	Legal/Financial Intervention	82
H.	Taking the Car Away	82
	Providing Substitute Transportation	84
4.	Caregiving Realities	87
A.	Do You Have Realistic Expectations?	87
B.	Understanding Your Responsibilities	90
C.	Learning to Be an Advocate	91
D.	Hands-on Care	94
E.	Supervising Others	96
F.	Financial Management	99
G.	Recruiting Friends and Family	102
H.	Using the Skills You Already Have	102
I.	Where to Get the Training You Need	103
5.	Long-Distance Caregiving	108
A.	Why You Need a Long-Distance Support System	108
B.	Creating Your Long-Distance Support Network	112
	Geriatric Care Managers	116
	Elder Law Attorneys	117
	Other Attorneys	118
	Physicians	118
	Friends and Neighbors	118
C.	Preparing for Your Visit	119
	During Your Visit	122
	After Your Visit	123
6.	Finding and Using Help and Services	129
A.	What's the Right Support System for You?	129
B.	Identifying Your Needs	131
	Adult Day-Care Programs	135
	Social-Model Day-Care Programs	137
	Medical-Model Day-Care Programs	138
	Medical Support	140
	Family Support	142
	Community Support	143
	Parent Support	144
	Significant Other Support	146
C.	Respite	148
7.	Handling Burnout	155
A.	How Do You Know If You're Burned Out?	155
B.	Getting Help	157
C.	Reaping the Benefits of Respite	161
D.	Managing Your Time	164
E.	Restoring Your Quality of Life	166
F.	Taking Care of Yourself	169
G.	Setting Limits	171
8.	Managing Medical Issues	175
A.	Learning to Be an Advocate in the Doctor's Office	175
B.	Choosing a Doctor	177
	Board-Certified Physicians	177
	Geriatricians	178
	Specialists	178
C.	Preparing for the Visit	179
	Gathering Medical and Insurance Information	180
	Bringing Medications and Prescriptions	181
D.	Asking the Right Questions and Getting the Answers	183
E.	After the Visit	185
	Complying with Physicians' Orders	185
	Getting a Second Opinion	188
	Returning for New Treatment Options	189
F.	Understanding Patients' Rights and Responsibilities	191
9.	Overseeing Medications	197
A.	Administering Medications	197
	Keeping Track of Medications	199
B.	Developing a Relationship with the Pharmacist	200
C.	Pain Management	202
D.	Misuse of Medications	204
E.	Abuse and Dependency	206
F.	Over-the-Counter and Alternative Medications	209
10.	Managing Benefits and Insurance	213
A.	Why It's Worth the Effort	213
B.	What to Do When a Claim Is Denied	217
C.	Medicare	218
	How It Works: Parts A, B, and C	219
	Health Maintenance Organization (HMO)	222
	Point of Service (POS)	223
	Preferred Provider Organization (PPO)	223
	Medigap (Private Insurance)	223
D.	Medicaid	224
	How It Works	224
	Applying for Benefits	225
E.	Social Security	226013	How It Works	227
	Special Situations	228
	Survivor Benefits	228
F.	Veteran's Administration	229
	How It Works	229
	Who Is Eligible	230
11.	Dealing With Serious Illness	233
A.	Insisting on an Accurate Diagnosis	233
B.	Managing Major Illness	237
	The Importance of a Second Opinion	239
	Researching Treatment Options	240
C.	Coping with Specific Conditions	242
D.	Depression and Anxiety	243
E.	Dementia	246
F.	Agitated, Hostile, and Aggressive Behavior	249
G.	Acquired Immune Deficiency Syndrome, or AIDS, in the Elderly	252
12.	Coping with Alzheimer's Disease	259
A.	Facts about the Disease	259
B.	Testing and Diagnosis	261
C.	Treatment Options	262
D.	The Effects on Your Family	263
E.	What to Expect as the Disease Progresses	263
F.	Organizing to Handle Mild Memory Impairment	265
G.	Primary Communication Tips and Coping Skills	266
H.	Remember Your Body, Mind, and Spirit	277
I.	Planning for the Future	277
13.	When Hospitalization is Necessary	282
A.	Facing Your Fears	282
B.	Choosing the Right Hospital	284
C.	Being Prepared	289
D.	Emergency Admissions	291
E.	Preplanned Admissions	294
F.	What to Bring with Your Parent, What to Leave at Home	296
G.	During Your Parent's Hospitalization	297
H.	Planning for Discharge	300
I.	Leaving the Hospital	302
14.	Detecting and Dealing with Elder Abuse	306
A.	The Realities of Elder Abuse	306
	Finding Help in Your Community	309
	Protective Services for Adults	311
	Guardians	312
B.	Physical Abuse	314
C.	Familial Abuse	316
D.	Financial Abuse	318
E.	Homecare Abuse	319
F.	Social Abuse of Drugs and Alcohol	321
G.	Rebuilding Trust	323
H.	Ageism	325
15.	How to Hire a Homecare Worker	328
A.	What Are Your Options	328
	Family Caregivers	330
	Paid Homecare Workers	331
	Geriatric Care Managers	333
B.	Evaluating Your Parent's Needs	333
	Duties and Skill Levels	334
	Expectations: Reality Check	335
C.	Interviewing the Homecare Worker	339
	Legal and Professional Certifications	339
	Training and Experience	341
D.	Supervising Homecare Workers	343
	Your Responsibilities	344
E.	Your Right to Complain and Replace the Worker	347
16.	Making Decisions About Housing: When? What? How?	352
A.	Evaluating the Need for Change	352
	Safety and Quality-of-Life Issues	354
	Guilt Issues	356
B.	Adapting Your Parent's Home for Safety and Security	357
	Assistive Devices and Helpful Equipment	362
C.	Moving Your Parent into Your Home	364
	Space and Territory	366
	Adapting Your Home	368
D.	Adult Homes	369
E.	Assisted Living Facilities	371
F.	Nursing Homes	373
G.	Moving Your Parent	373
	Who Does What?	375
	Paring Down Your Parent's Belongings	376
H.	Advocating after the Move	377
I.	Visiting Your Parent	378
17.	Evaluating the Move to a Nursing Home	382
A.	Making a Difficult Decision	382
B.	Choosing the Right Nursing Home	385
C.	Location	387
D.	Religious Preferences	389
E.	Dietary Requirements	389
F.	Specialized Care	392
G.	Cleanliness	393
H.	Activities for Residents	394
I.	Who's Who in the Complaint Process	395
J.	Medication/Pain Management	396
K.	Patient Advocate and the Bill of Rights	398
L.	Moving to a Nursing Home	399
	Making the Room Comfortable	402
	Clothing	403
	Valuables and Personal Items	408
18.	Dating, Sex, and Remarriage	411
A.	Your Parent's New Relationship	411
B.	Remarriage	414
	Financial/Legal Issues	417
C.	Dating, Love, and Intimacy	422
	Sexuality and Sex	423
	Safe Sex	426
19.	Death and Dying	429
A.	Facing Your Feelings and Fears	429
B.	What Are Your Parent's Feelings and Fears?	435
C.	Honoring Your Parent's Wishes	439
D.	Funeral Arrangements	441
E.	Grief and Mourning	446
	Saying Good-bye	449
F.	A New Beginning	450
20.	Caregiver Organizations and Resources	455
	Notes	467
	Glossary	471
	Index	481

Disordered Eating among Athletes or 30 Day Low Carb Diet Solution

2009-01-14T07:23:00.000-08:00

Disordered Eating among Athletes: A Comprehensive Guide for Health Professionals

Author: Katherine A Beals

About the Author:

Katherine Beals, PhD, RD, is an associate professor of nutrition in the department of family and consumer sciences at Ball State University in
Muncie, Indiana. For more than 10 years she has been providing nutritional counseling to athletes and active individuals suffering from eating
disorders. Dr. Beals has authored numerous articles on disordered eating in athletes and frequently presents on the subject. A competitive athlete
for over 20 years in distance running, swimming, and triathlons, Dr. Beals has seen disordered eating firsthand in both teammates and competitors.

Dr. Beals is a fellow of the American College of Sports Medicine (ACSM) and a member of the Academy of Eating Disorders (AED) and the American
Dietetic Association (ADA). She serves as a nutritional consultant to the intercollegiate athletic program at Ball State University and is a member
of and sports nutrition editor for the Sports, Cardiovascular, Wellness, and Eating Disorder practice group of the ADA.

Dr. Beals earned her PhD in exercise and wellness from Arizona State University. She is also a registered dietitian.

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Reviewer: Brent S.E. Rich, M.D., ATC (University Sports Medicine)
Description: This book attempts to provide health professionals with a "one-reference" guide to the nuances of disordered eating. It accomplishes that goal in providing an exceptional reference to this difficult topic.
Purpose: The purpose is to define the various conditions of disordered eating, update scientific references, provide treatment recommendations, and supply questionnaires and screening instruments that health professionals may use and modify for their own treatment and interaction with eating disorder patients. The book accomplishes these objectives.
Audience: The book is written for health professionals who work with eating disorder clients. It can be used by athletic trainers, nutritionists, psychologists, physicians, or any other sports medicine specialists. The author is a profession of nutrition and has worked at the intercollegiate level. She is a registered dietitian and a competitive athlete. She belongs to a number of recognized organizations and is highly qualified in this field.
Features: The author defines the various disordered eating entities, explains the effects that they have on the individual, and reports treatment recommendations. I was especially impressed with the inclusion of questionnaires, screening instruments and other assessment tools that have been successful in other settings. This enables the reader to use those resources. Case studies are included to validate her examples.
Assessment: I was impressed with the quality of the book. It provides a great resource to those who treat and interact with individuals with disordered eating. Though geared towards athletes, the concepts can be adapted to anyone with eating disorders. There is some overlap of ideas in the various chapters that makes for repetition, but it seems reasonable when viewed in a comprehensive fashion. This is a valuable resource for any health professional who treats this difficult patient population.

Rating

3 Stars from Doody

30-Day Low-Carb Diet Solution

Author: Mary Dan Eades MD

From the authors of the phenomenal bestseller Protein Power comes a quick, easy-to-follow low-carb diet plan designed to get you on the fastest possible track to losing weight, feeling fantastic, and improving your health. If you've heard all the recent publicity about how low-carb eating can turn your health around - by keeping your insulin levels down and getting your excess weight off - but don't want to wade through hundreds of pages of explanation or complicated formulas before you get started, The 30-Day Low-Carb Diet Solution is for you. Unlike any other low-carb diet book in the market, this book gives you low-carb 101: the basics of low-carb eating without all the fuss.

In this much-needed book, two of the most trusted names in low-carb dieting who have helped millions of readers lose weight provide the simplest possible diet designed for the best possible results. Drs. Michael and Mary Dan Eades give you the step-by-step basics-what to eat, what to avoid-and even provide specific low-carb meal plans to guide you at breakfast, lunch, dinner, and snacks for a full month. For those who would rather design their own meals, they include expert advice for easily creating a customized plan based on your current weight, health status, and goals. They show you the exact portions of carbohydrate-rich foods you can enjoy now to reach those goals and how to increase those amounts to maintain your health and weight for the long haul.

Simply by knowing your height, weight, and gender, you can quickly determine how much protein to eat for optimal health-no complicated measurements, charts, or formulas to follow. The Drs. Eades include everythingyou need to get started now: self-assessment quizzes to help you effortlessly tailor your program to fit your needs, fill-in worksheets for planning meals and tracking your progress, and other important nutritional information for easy reference.

By following the simple but highly effective and powerful diet in The 30-Day Low-Carb Diet Solution, complete with 30 days of meal plans and more than 100 delicious and easy recipes, you'll be on your way to a thinner and healthier you in just a month!

AUTHORBIO: MICHAEL R. EADES, M.D., and MARY DAN EADES, M.D., are the authors of the New York Times bestselling Protein Power, which has sold more than three million copies. They are also the coauthors of The Low- Carb Comfort Food Cookbook (Wiley) and authors of The Protein Power LifePlan. The Eades have done many appearances on national television shows, as well as several highly successful infomercials that have helped millions of people lose weight and get healthy.
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Acknowledgements
Introduction
Chapter 1. Why Low-Carb Works?
Chapter 2. Getting Ready to go Low Carb
Chapter 3. So... What Do I Eat?
Chapter 4. The 30-Day Low-Carb Diet Solution Meal Plans
Chapter 5. Recipes
Appendix A: Carbohydrate Content of Combination Foods (Dairy, Nuts, Soy)
Resources
Meal Planner Worksheet
Appendix B: Recommended Multivitamin and Mineral Profile
Appendix C: Visualizing Meat Portion Sizes
Appendix D: Protein Serving Sizes
Index

Will Medicine Stop the Pain or The Complete Guide to Sports Nutrition

2009-01-13T20:21:00.000-08:00

Will Medicine Stop the Pain?: Finding God's Healing for Depression, Anxiety, and Other Troubling Emotions

Author: Elyse Fitzpatrick

Where do my feelings come from? Is emotional pain a disease?

The Complete Guide to Sports Nutrition: How to Eat for Maximum Performance

Author: Anita Bean

"Ideal for those who want to enhance performance and boost energy levels." -Health and Fitness

"A really excellent manual." -Coaching News (UK)

Clearly written, accessible, thorough, here is the latest edition of the manual that athletes have been turning to for years. From one of Britain's most respected sports nutritionists, The Complete Guide to Sports Nutrition provides cutting-edge information to help any athlete succeed:
- Maximize endurance, strength, and performance
- Calculate your own calorie needs and carbohydrate and protein requirements
- Improve body composition and maintain hydration
- Assess and rate sports supplements and ergogenic needs
- Specific advice for women
- Vegetarian eating
- 30 eating plans to cut body fat, gain muscle, and prepare for competition

	Acknowledgments	vi
	Foreword	vii
	Preface to the fourth edition	viii
	The Fitness Food Pyramid	x
1	Energy for performance	1
2	Before, during and after exercise	15
3	Protein - the powerhouse	35
4	Vitamins, minerals and antioxidants	47
5	Sports supplements	58
6	Drink and be merry!	83
7	Fat matters	98
8	Everything you need to know about fat loss	113
9	Gaining lean body weight	136
10	The female athlete	142
11	Competition nutrition	156
12	Designing your personal nutrition programme	166
13	The recipes	208
	Appendices
1	The glycaemic index and carbohydrate content of foods	236
2	Glossary of vitamins and minerals	241
	List of abbreviations	254
	List of weights and measures	254
	References	255
	Further reading	265
	Useful addresses	266
	On-line resources	267
	Index	268

Foundations of Athletic Training Prevention Assessment and Management or The Practice of Shiatsu

2009-01-13T11:20:00.000-08:00

Foundations of Athletic Training, Prevention, Assessment, and Management

Author: M Anderson

This text integrates basic medical concepts and related scientific information to provide a strong foundation of general athletic training practices. Using a problem-solving approach to explain prevention, recognition, assessment, management, and disposition of sports-related injuries and diseases, this text meets the informational of athletic trainers and athletic training students. This text provides students with the most extensive, challenging content in a user-friendly format to help facilitate learning and retention as students prepare to enter the profession of athletic training.

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Reviewer:Monica R. Lininger, MA, ATC(Hope College)
Description:In this updated edition, the prevention, assessment, and management of sports-related injuries specific to each joint are reviewed and explained with a focus on educating athletic training students.
Purpose:The authors' purpose is to present a comprehensive review of prevention, assessment, and management of athletes. Secondly, the authors strive to incorporate the Role Delineation Study for athletic training in each chapter. Finally, the authors attempt to change the presentation from the previous edition by incorporating a more extensive color scheme throughout the book. The authors have successfully achieved all three of their goals.
Audience:The book is directed towards undergraduate students working in the field of athletic training. It could also be used and helpful in serving as an informative resource for physical therapists and others working in a sports medicine setting.
Features:This is an overview of several areas pertaining to athletic training such as prevention, assessment, and management of athletic related injuries. The addition of color for depictions of muscular/ligamentous anatomy, special tests, and specific injuries add to the strengths of this book. Furthermore, the authors have added new Role Delineation Study Board of Certification (BOC) competencies at the beginning of each chapter. Each chapter presents the anatomy of the joint, prevention of related injuries, joint injury assessment with signs and symptoms, management of each injury, along with practical case studies.
Assessment:This book challenges others in thefoundations of athletic training due to the new BOC competencies that are placed in each chapter. Its extensive glossary and index allows for further explanation for students. As an educator, I do think that a newer edition was needed, especially with the addition of the BOC competencies and color depictions. I would readily use this as a textbook for my course.

The Practice of Shiatsu

Author: Sandra K Anderson

Be prepared to answer certification questions about shiatsu, and develop the skills you'll need to become a successful practitioner! This comprehensive, easy-to-use textbook covers foundational information and methods, followed by more complex theory and practice. You'll learn how the channels (meridians) affect clients' health, how to conduct assessments, how to maintain proper body mechanics during practice, how to address imbalances in each of the Five Elements, and much more. The accompanying DVD includes over 90 minutes of video showing specific applications described in the book. Workbook-style exercises and questions at the end of each chapter improve your understanding and retention of the material. A title in the Mosby's Massage Career Development Series.

Comprehensive textbook introduces you to all the essentials of shiatsu, offering a complete background on the history of shiatsu, relevant Eastern philosophies and Asian bodywork concepts, the channels (meridians), and proper body mechanics.

A separate Theory and Practice section explores various assessment methods and how to evaluate assessment information, techniques and positions to address imbalances in each of the Five Elements, and advanced techniques.

Includes all of the helpful learning features you expect from a Mosby's Massage Career Development Series title, such as a vibrant, full-color design, chapter outlines and learning objectives, key terms, workbook sections, and a companion DVD.

Authored by a leading expert and certified practitioner with a background in shiatsu education and instruction.

DVD packaged with the book contains over 90 minutes of video showing specificapplications and techniques performed by the author, such as qigong, basic shiatsu techniques, jitsu and kyo, basic kata, including the hara techniques, and a standard treatment session.

Each video clip on the DVD is referenced in the textbook with numbered icons that direct you to particular clips on the DVD.

Over 330 full-color illustrations visually represent concepts and techniques.

Special quote boxes interspersed throughout each chapter, contain thoughts and proverbs from Buddha, Eleanor Roosevelt, the Dalai Lama, Helen Keller, and many others.

Brawn or Holy Yoga

2009-01-12T23:18:00.000-08:00

Brawn

Author: Stuart McRobert

Most bodybuilding books are alike. They are typically a collection of photographs of bodybuilding superstars, together with training routines that never work for the average person. Brawn is totally different and directly challenges most contemporary bodybuilding advice. Most importantly, Brawn focuses on the techniques, routines and strategies that actually work for typical bodybuilders.

Holy Yoga: Exercise for the Christian Body and Soul

Author: Brooke Boon

People often equate yoga with
Eastern religion, but Brooke Boon
sees it as an exercise style that
Christians can use to generate patience,
strength, and deeper worship.
Author and yoga instructor
Brooke Boon combines her passion
for Christianity with her commitment
to health to introduce yoga as
a physical and spiritual discipline
that strengthens the body and the
soul. Clear explanations and photographs
make yoga accessible for
any reader, and Brooke offers customized
routines for readers struggling
with specific issues, such as
weight loss and anxiety. Through it all Brooke uses scriptural
references to help reinforce the idea that by taking
care of our bodies we can also take care of our faith.

Publishers Weekly

Evangelical Christians are not often very enthusiastic about yoga, dismissing it as irrelevant at best and Satanic at worst. But for Boon, an Arizona yoga teacher who is the founder of the Holy Yoga ministry, yoga is a worship tool to enhance her relationship with Christ. Although Boon's writing is primitive and breathless, with excessive use of italics and exclamation points, she offers some decent ideas and memorable spiritual quotes from the likes of Eugene Peterson, Lauren Winner and Richard Foster. Boon first outlines the theological reasons for yoga practice, likening it to ancient Christian disciplines like fasting. This section can seem defensive and apologetic at times, as Boon expends energy answering her evangelical critics. Part two briefly highlights yoga as a healthy lifestyle (e.g., it can improve circulation, relieve stress and maintain a healthy weight) and offers tips on incorporating yoga into a neophyte's regular routine. The final, longest section presents various postures, with black-and-white illustrations. However, the instructions are brief and vague enough that Christians who are new to yoga will definitely want to supplement their fledgling practice with more detailed, step-by-step information, such as that contained in traditional yoga books or Susan Bordenkicher's more thorough Yoga for Christians. Note: DVD and photo insert not seen by PW. (Aug. 23)

Ayurvedic Cooking Made Easy or Caring for Aging Loved Ones

2009-01-12T14:15:00.000-08:00

Ayurvedic Cooking Made Easy: Delicious Vegetarian Recipes for Your Body Type

Author: Kumuda Reddy

The ancient Indian system of healing and medicine known as Ayurveda has proven effective in disease prevention and health creation for thousands of years. Ayurvedic medicine works by enlivening the body's inner intelligence and enhancing the immunity of the individual. It treats the disease at the source rather than the symptoms alone, without adverse side effects or creating a new disease.

Popularized in the United States by Deepak Chopra and the Maharishi Mahesh Yogi, Ayurveda has become well known and is used extensively throughout North America as a holistic alternative both to allopathic and to homeopathic medicine.

In this comprehensive guide to Ayurvedic cooking—complete with a set of delicious and easy-to-make recipes—physician and naturopath Dr. Kumuda Reddy shows you how to determine whether your body type is vata, pitta, or kapha, so that you can optimize your individual health through healthy and nutritious meals that suit your body type.

Author Bio: Kumuda Reddy, M.D., has been practicing medicine for twenty years. She completed her training at Mt. Sinai Hospital in New York. She is a former member and anesthesiologist at Albany Medical College. She and her family reside in Bethesda, Maryland. She is the author of a number of books on the Maharishi Vedic Approach to Health including Forever Healthy: An Introduction to Maharishi Ayur-veda and For a Blissful Baby: Healthy and Happy Pregnancy with Maharishi Vedic Medicine. Along with writing and lecturing on the Maharishi Vedic Approach to Health, Dr. Reddy writes children's books based on traditional stories of India.

Books about: The Publisher Public Official or Tourism Planning

Caring for Aging Loved Ones

Author: Focus

Whether you're preparing for the responsibility or are in the midst of caring for an aging loved one, this complete guide from Focus on the Family provides the practical information you need--and a spiritual and emotional lifeline. Topics covered include: burnout; physical, emotional, and mental changes in aging; medical, financial, and legal help; elder abuse; choosing a care facility; and end-of-life decisions. Caregivers and potential caregivers will also learn what the Bible says about caregiving and the keys to effectively fulfilling that role. True stories throughout the guide share common concerns and a sense of support from "those who have been there."

An official book of the Focus on the Family Physician's Resource Council, comprised of 40 U.S. and Canadian physicians representing diverse medical expertise. The general editors for the book are Henry Holstege, Ph.D., Gerontology Professor, Calvin College; and Robert Riekse, Ed.D., Director, Calvin College–Grand Rapids Community College Consortium on Aging.

Here's what others are saying about Caring for Aging Loved Ones:
"What an awesome book!! What a great resource to be able to make available to caregivers. [It addresses] such a growing need with the graying of America. [It] is going to become a leading resource in this field--I guarantee it!!"

--Stephen Sparks
National Director of Senior Adult Ministries

Tai Chi Theory and Martial Power or Fibromyalgia

2009-01-12T03:13:00.000-08:00

Tai Chi Theory and Martial Power: Advanced Yang Style Tai Chi Chuan

Author: Yang Jwing Ming

A must for advanced students, this book is the next level in training for those who have learned the Tai Chi form and begun pushing hands practice. It is the first book in English to fully explore Tai Chi power, known as Jin. This is a valuable reference for the growing number of dedicated Tai Chi practitioners.

New interesting textbook: To the Finland Station or Government in America

Fibromyalgia: Simple Relief through Movement

Author: Stacie L Bigelow

This caring and knowledgeable guide can

help you feel better—starting now

Fibromyalgia causes muscle stiffness and pain, debilitating fatigue, and numerous other symptoms. Most frustrating of all, people with fibromyalgia syndrome don’t look sick; standard tests for injury or chemical imbalances often show nothing wrong. But if you suffer from fibromyalgia, you know that your disease is real, and so is your pain. It’s natural to feel discouraged—but don’t give up! In Fibromyalgia: Simple Relief through Movement, Stacie L. Bigelow—a motivational health counselor and FMS sufferer herself—gives hope to everyone with fibromyalgia with a simple program designed to help you benefit from the one thing that is known to help: movement.

"The most important key to managing muscles affected by fibromyalgia," writes Bigelow, "is to keep them moving." Drawing on new medical understanding of fibromyalgia as well as her patients’ and her own experiences, she explains what the disease is and how to implement an effective plan. She shows you:

Why traditional exercise programs are not for you
Which activities will reduce your pain—and which might increase it
How to balance your daily needs for healing rest and movement
How (and whether) to use muscle conditioning to decrease pain
How to stretch properly to reduce pain
How to communicate your needs to family members, coworkers, and health care providers

Presenting clear and specific advice on how to use movement safely and effectively to ease the pain of fibromyalgia, this caring, knowledgeable guide will give you an optimistic new mind-setabout your pain, your body, and your future.

What to Eat when You Get Diabetes or Chicken Soup for the Dieters Soul

2009-01-11T17:12:00.000-08:00

What to Eat When You Get Diabetes: Easy and Appetizing Ways to Make Healthful Changes in Your Diet

Author: Carolyn Leontos

From the moment you or a loved one is diagnosed with diabetes, immediate changes must be incorporated into your diet because what you eat—and how you prepare what you eat—has a great impact on the progression of the disease. What to Eat When You Get Diabetes begins from that very first moment of diagnosis, acquainting you with the types of foods and meal plans ideal for people with diabetes. But as Carolyn Leontos explains, you don't have to give up your favorite foods to control—or prevent—diabetes. In this practical and reassuring resource, Leontos shows you that a diet for people with diabetes can be filled with satisfying, delicious dishes. Drawing on her extensive experience as a registered dietitian and certified diabetes educator, she combines satisfying menu suggestions, sample meal plans and recipes, and ideas on how to modify your favorite recipes with the personal stories of people living healthily with diabetes. She also addresses such confusing issues as weight loss, meal plans, calories, portion sizes, eating in restaurants, vitamins, and effectively balancing food and medication. You will discover:

Why you don't have to give up your favorite foods
The truth about saturated, polyunsaturated, and monounsaturated fats—and trans fatty acids
What constitutes a balanced meal
What to order in restaurants
Why fat is important—and why you shouldn't eliminate it from your diet

What to Eat When You Get Diabetes takes the mystery out of good nutrition—and shows you how healthy eating can help you achieve lifelong wellness.

Library Journal

Through concrete examples of people who changed their eating habits to healthier choices but who could still enjoy their favorite food, Leontos, a registered dietitian and certified diabetes educator, provides inspiration and practical tools to those diabetics who despair of ever eating real food again. Her lively writing style provides interest as she discusses the food pyramid, portion sizes, counting calories, and the various food components, e.g., fats, fiber, and carbohydrates. She also covers ethnic foods and dining out. The task of balancing food with medications is well presented, and the chapter on keeping comfort foods will be popular. Modified recipes are included in each chapter. While not as complete as Karen Chalmers and Amy Peterson s 16 Myths of a Diabetic Diet (American Diabetes Assoc., 1999), this is a great introductory text. Recommended for most health collections. Janet M. Schneider, James A. Haley Veterans Hosp., Tampa, FL Copyright 2000 Cahners Business Information.

What People Are Saying

Marion J. Franz
Practical and on-target advice.

Patti Geil
Practical nutrition information with powerful health implications. . . . Carolyn Leontos takes readers by the hand and leads them step by step toward the goal of good blood glucose control.

Chicken Soup for the Dieter's Soul: Inspiration and Humor to Help You Over the Hump

Author: Jack Canfield

The Perfect Pick-Me-Up for the Dieting Blues

Ah, the "joys" of dieting: Looking the other way while your friend enjoys a decadent dessert; cursing your gene pool for your sluggish metabolism; preferring a root canal over your weekly weigh-in. While winning the war over our waistlines is no laughing matter, it can nevertheless be a rewarding, enjoyable journey when tackled with the right mindset and motivation. Chicken Soup for the Dieter's Soul is the perfect pick-me-up for the dieting blues, filled with humorous, uplifting, and inspiring stories about how real people discovered the lighter, brighter side of dieting and got healthier along the way.

Whether you're yo-yo dieting, so-so-dieting, or just trying to lose a few pounds, Chicken Soup for the Dieter's Soul will get you over the hump.

The Antibiotic Paradox or Traditional Complementary and Alternative Medicine

2009-01-11T08:10:00.000-08:00

The Antibiotic Paradox: How the Misuse of Antibiotics Destroys Their Curative Powers

Author: Stuart B Levy

In The Antibiotic Paradox, Dr. Stuart Levy reveals how our cavalier and naпve attitude about the power of antibiotics can have dire consequences. He explains that we are new witnessing a massive evolutionary change in bacteria. A build-up of new antibiotic-resistant bacteria in individuals and in the environment, mixed with the unregulated dispensing of antibiotics worldwide, is leading us into a dangerous territory where our "miracle" drugs will no longer help.

About the Author:
Stuart B. Levy, M.D. is a world-renowned author on antibiotic use and resistance. The president of the international Alliance for Prudent Use of Antibiotics, Dr. Levy is both Professor of Medicine and of Molecular Biology and Microbiology at Tufts University School of Medicine and a staff physician at the New England Medical Center.

Easily accessible to lay readers, peppered with personal anecdotesand clear explanations...[a] thought-provoking treatise.

Orville Schell

There is no one who knows this subject better or who has written about it with more lucidity than Stuart Levy. —Dr. Levy is a staff physician at the New England Medical Center and both Professor of Medicine and of Molecular Microbiology at Tufts University School of Medicine.

Washington Post

[Levy is] one of the world's leading experts on the misuse of antibiotics.

Choice

A timely book...an invaluable resource for those in the health professions and for policy makers.

New England journal of Medicine

Accessible, fact-filled...easy to read...Levy's writing is lucid, and his analogies are helpful.

Booknews

Contending that the seemingly endless miracle of antibiotics has led to an overuse and abuse which paradoxically detrimentally impacts their effectiveness, Levy (Tufts U. School of Medicine) simultaneously tells the history of the use of antibiotics and explains some of the basic science behind its effectiveness. He warns that the growing preponderance of antibiotics, not just in over-prescriptions, but also in common household products could well lead to the selection of antibiotic-resistant bacteria that could have devastating impacts for human health. The new edition closes with an epilogue in which Levy criticizes the U.S. government's handling of the anthrax attacks, arguing that use of the antibiotic Cipro should be carefully monitored rather than handed out to everyone who has some possibility of having contacted some Anthrax spores. Annotation c. Book News, Inc., Portland, OR (booknews.com)

What People Are Saying

Orville Schell
There is no one who knows this subject better or who has written about it with more lucidity than Stuary Levy.
—(Orville Schell, Author, Modern Meat: Anitbiotics, Hormones, and the Pharmaceutical Farm)

Table of Contents:
Preface to the Second Edition vii
Preface to the First Edition xiii
Acknowledgments xvii
1 From Tragedy the Antibiotic Age is Born 1
2 The Disease and the Cure: The Microscopic World of Bacteria and Antibiotics 15
3 Reliance on Medicines and Self-Medication: The Seeds of Antibiotic Misuse 57
4 Antibiotic Resistance: Microbial Adaptation and Evolution 71
5 The Antibiotic Myth 115
6 Antibiotics, Animals, and the Resistance Gene Pool 149
7 Further Ecologic Considerations: Antibiotic Use in Agriculture, Aquaculture, Pets, and Minor Animal Species 181
8 Future Prospects: New Advances against Impending Disaster 211
9 The Individual and Antibiotic Resistance 239
10 The Antibacterial Craze 263
11 Antibiotic Resistance: A Societal Issue at Local, National, and International Levels 275
Epilogue: Anthrax, Bioterrism, and Antibiotic Stockpiling: Consequences Beyond the Scare 315
References Cited 321
Bibliography 325
Index 335

Go to: Business Statistics or Territoriality and Conflict in an Era of Globalization
Traditional, Complementary and Alternative Medicine: Policy and Public Health Perspectives

Author: Gerard Bodeker
This is the first book to address public health issues in traditional, complementary and alternative medicine (TCAM). It presents state-of-the-art reviews of TCAM research in a range of priority public health areas such as malaria and HIV and in such common ailments as skin conditions and orthopedic injury in developing countries. Contributions analyze policy trends in areas such as financing of TCAM and education and training in this field as well as selected case studies of model TCAM projects. Important chapters on research methodology, ethical and safety issues, and intellectual property rights pertaining to traditional medicine are also presented.
Public financing for TCAM is a test of the commitment of governments, and the book includes an analysis from the World Health Organization's (WHO) Global Atlas data of the worldwide trends in this area. With safety concerns foremost in the minds of both policy makers and the public, the book offers a global overview of policy and legislative trends in this field as well as an important set of guidelines for pharmacovigilance and TCAM products.

Chemical Exposures or Manifesto for a New Medicine

2009-01-10T20:09:00.000-08:00

Chemical Exposures: Low Levels and High Stakes

Author: Nicholas Askounes Ashford
Chemical Exposures: Low Levels and High Stakes explains how day-to-day variations in chemical exposure may cause unusual and seemingly unpredictable symptoms, including many that have been termed psychosomatic in the past. It describes how everyday, low-level chemical exposures may cause fatigue, memory impairment, headaches, mood changes, breathing difficulties, digestive problems, and a host of chronic unexplained illnesses including chronic fatigue syndrome, Gulf War syndrome, and sick building syndrome. The authors are the first writers to clearly describe and document the process of adaptation, a concept that provides a rational and scientific basis for understanding these symptoms. In the Second Edition of this professionally acclaimed work, the authors offer evidence for an emerging new theory of disease-toxicant-induced loss of tolerance-which may have far-reaching implications for medicine, public health, and environmental policy. Based on a report commissioned by the New Jersey Department of Health that won the World Health Organization's Macedo Award, Chemical Exposures is the most comprehensive book ever written on sensitivity to low level chemical exposure and the many health effects associated with it. This work clarifies the nature of chemical sensitivity, shows how it differs from traditional allergies and toxicity, and suggests how federal and state governments can help those who are affected. The book identifies four major groups of people with hypersensitivity to low levels of chemicals: occupants of tight buildings, industrial workers who handle chemicals, residents of communities exposed to toxic chemicals, and individuals with random and unique exposuresto various chemicals. The fact that similar symptoms are being reported by members of these demographically diverse groups not only points to a serious problem, it may also contribute to a better understanding of chemical sensitivity. Included are a number of features that will be invaluable to health professionals: * Clear, concise explanations of technical material * The most extensive bibliography to date on the subject * Tables contrasting different medical approaches * Descriptions of recent research and proposed mechanisms * An annotated bibliographical appendix highlighting illnesses that have been linked to environmental exposures * Policy recommendations for federal and state governments "Clinicians and policymakers would do well to read and heed the advice of this book."-Journal of the American Medical Association "Clinicians, researchers, and policymakers in this field would be well advised to read this landmark book."-American Public Health Association Newsletter "A milestone in the evolution of multiple chemical sensitivity."-Chemical and Engineering News ".groundbreaking and accessible.balanced and scholarly.essential reading for risk assessors, physicians, psychologists, attorneys concerned with toxic torts, public health officials, regulators, government decisionmakers, medical and environmental researchers, as well as laypersons."-Journal of Risk Analysis
Booknews
Focuses on the origins and possible mechanisms of the condition of chemical sensitivity. The authors identify ways in which federal and state government can help those who are affected. They discuss the emerging theory of toxicant-induced loss of tolerance, and the patient exposure groups of sick veterans from the Persian Gulf War and women with adverse reactions to silicon breast implants. They do not address questions of therapy or provide a rationale for intrusive therapies. Annotation c. by Book News, Inc., Portland, Or.

Interesting book: The 3 Hour Diet or Style and the Man
Manifesto for a New Medicine: Your Guide to Healing Partnerships and the Wise Use of Alternative Therapies

Author: James Samuel Gordon
More than a third of Americans have already begun to explore alternative techniques such as yoga, meditation, nutritional therapies, massage, acupuncture, homeopathy, chiropractic, herbalism, and prayer, but we don't know which approaches to trust, or what accounts for their effectiveness, and our doctors are not able to tell us. We want an authoritative guide to separate what's truly worthwhile from what's simply well promoted, to help us to see what's right for each of us. James S. Gordon is that guide, and Manifesto for a New Medicine is that guidebook. For the last twenty-five years, Dr. Gordon has pioneered an approach to healing that synthesizes the best of modern, scientific medicine with the best of the alternative techniques. Here he leads us step by step through convincing and absorbing case studies of the successful use of these alternatives, presenting clearly and simply the scientific bases for them. He also shows us how each of us can incorporate alternative therapies as an integral part of our health care and our daily lives.
Library Journal
Gordon, chair of the advisory council to the National Institutes of Health Office of Alternative Medicine, takes aim at the current abyss between the orthodox biomedical community and alternative practitioners. Advocating a compassionate partnership between the two, he builds a case for collaboration through client studies and persuasive personal testimonies of healthcare victories. Gordon encourages communication and cooperation between these two worlds to address the drawbacks of an illness-oriented medical model burdened with the costs of chronic care. Historical forces of the wellness movement, principles of self-help, and concepts of teamwork are woven into a tapestry he calls the "therapeutic partnership." Gordon issues an important mandate for an integrated and individualized biopsychosocial medicine to meet the future clinical needs of the nation. Written for the medical and allied healthcare communities, this book is recommended for any healthcare provider interested in comprehensive care.Rebecca Cress-Ingebo, Fordham Health Sciences Lib., Wright State Univ., Dayton, Ohio

Table of Contents:
Acknowledgments
1 Time for a Change 1
2 Biomedicine and Beyond 19
3 A Healing Crisis 33
4 Physician, Heal Thyself 44
5 We Are All Unique 56
6 Whole People in Their Total Environments 63
7 The Healing Partnership 75
8 Self-Care as Primary Care: The Power of the Mind (I) 92
9 Self-Care as Primary Care: The Power of the Mind (II) 116
10 Self-Care as Primary Care: Touch, Movement, and Breathing 130
11 Self-Care as Primary Care: "When I Eat, I Eat" 149
12 Other Medicines 165
13 Helping One Another 199
14 The Healing Path 218
15 Creating the New Medicine 241
16 Next Steps 284
Notes 300
Resources 329
Index 347

Feeling Great or Chi Gong

2009-01-10T10:07:00.000-08:00

Feeling Great!: The Educator's Guide for Eating Better, Exercising Smarter, and Feeling Your Best

Author: Todd Whitaker
Educator's spend so much time taking care of others that we sometimes forget to take care of ourselves! This book will help teachers, principals, professors, and all educators find time in our busy schedules to focus on our physical self. You will learn how to:
• Make time for exercise in your hectic daily schedule
• Learn how to feel your best every day
• Eat right even when on the go
• Keep your fitness momentum going all year
• Turn your daily routines into healthy habits.

New interesting book: Rural Nursing or Cheney
Chi Gong: The Ancient Chinese Way to Health

Author: Paul Dong
Chi Gong: The Ancient Chinese Way to Health bridges the divide between Chinese and Western science, systems of health care, and spiritual practice. With proven, step-by-step exercises, chi gong instructor Paul Dong and psychiatrist Aristide Esser show how to perform basic and advanced chi gong exercises; increase vitality by maintaining the balance of bodily energies; prevent and cure ulcers, hypertension, heart disease, and other ailments; and achieve a relaxed and therapeutic meditative state, promoting health and longevity. The authors encourage practitioners to augment and strengthen their martial and spiritual disciplines, but also to develop external energy for the benefit of others.

More than an instruction manual, Chi Gong functions as a complete survey of this healing art. Dong and Esser discuss chi gong’s history, famous practitioners, applications for health and the martial arts, and the role of chi in exceptional human functioning and mind-body interactions. Combining information from Western scientific investigations as well as personal insights from Paul Dong’s practice, the authors provide a thorough explanation of the concept of chi and its role in traditional Chinese medicine, discuss the groundbreaking use of chi gong in cancer treatments, and take the reader on a visit to one of China’s many chi gong clinics.
Library Journal
Practitioners of this ancient Chinese therapeutic art popular in New Age circles claim that chi gong can maintain and restore health through the balancing of chi , the body's vital energy. Journalist Dong and psychiatrist Esser provide extensive history and theory as well as instruction on performing basic chi gong exercises. They explain how a typical Chinese chi gong clinic operates, discuss paranormal phenomena attributed to chi gong , and comment on the relationship of chi and Western science. A well-executed treatment of a unique topic, this will appeal primarily to informed laypersons. Recommended for collections in alternative or traditional medicine.-- Judith Eannarino, Washington, D.C.

The Embodiment of Disobedience or Clinical Massage Therapy

2009-01-09T23:06:00.000-08:00

The Embodiment of Disobedience: Fat Black Women's Unruly Political Bodies

Author: Andrea Shaw
The Embodiment of Disobedience explores the ways in which the African Diaspora has rejected the West's efforts to impose imperatives of slenderness and mass-market fat anxiety. Andrea Elizabeth Shaw looks at the origins and contradictions of this phenomenon, especially the cultural deviations in beauty criteria and the related social and cultural practices. Unique in its examination of how fatness and blackness interact on literary and cultural planes, this book develops previously unexamined connections among representations of women throughout the African Diaspora.

Table of Contents:
Introduction : fatness and Blackness : a compelling coincidence of erasure 1
1 Reshaping identity 19
2 The anatomy of sexual unruliness 47
3 Bodily abundance 77
4 Spectacles of size : performing bodies of fat Black women 99
Conclusion : consumption and control : the "epidemic" of fatness 127

Book review: Fractured Europe 1600 1721 or Womanpower
Clinical Massage Therapy: Assessment and Treatment of Orthopedic Conditions

Author: Steven E Jurch
Jurch’s Clinical Massage is designed to outline the principles and foundational understanding of assessing and treating orthopedic injury or dysfunction through massage therapy. The text follows an anatomic region approach, covering surface anatomy and muscle groups before presenting a comprehensive review of the most often presenting orthopedic dysfunctions or conditions. Each dysfunction or condition is reviewed with a consistent diagnostic checklist, a stepped treatment program, and relevant “clinical pearls”. The learning aids throughout the text, along with the reader-friendly writing style, create a highly-effective learning system for understanding the concepts of clinical massage.

Body for Life Success Journal or Ready to Wear

2009-01-09T14:04:00.000-08:00

Body for Life Success Journal

Author: Bill Phillips
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New interesting book: Frederick the Great or On Suicide Bombing
Ready to Wear: An Expert's Guide to Choosing and Using Your Wardrobe

Author: Mary Lou Andr
Most women feel like they can barely find their shoes in the morning-let alone pull together a stylish, snappy ensemble for the day. Mary Lou Andre is here to help. An expert in wardrobe management and fashion consulting, she shows her clients how to find their own style-and make the most of what's already in their closets. And in this illustrated guide, she explains her effective wardrobe organization system and simple style strategies to help every woman get out the door faster-looking better than ever.

Each reader will learn how to:
• Assess her lifestyle to ensure that her wardrobe accurately reflects how she lives
• Organize a closet so that dressing becomes easy and effortless
• Choose styles that will flatter her figure
• Develop an organized, efficient shopping strategy that won't drain her budget

Wheat Free Cook or The Ups and downs of Raising a Bipolar Child

2009-01-09T02:03:00.000-08:00

Wheat-Free Cook: Gluten-Free Recipes for Everyone

Author: Jacqueline Mallorca
The Wheat–Free Cook is the definitive cookbook on living and eating well without wheat. Veteran food writer Jacqueline Mallorca outlines the differences between wheat allergies and celiac disease, provides lists of resources and a guide to gluten–free grains, and offers tip on how and where to shop for gluten–free ingredients. On top of that, Jacqueline offers recipes for quick, modern gluten–free meals that are sure to appeal to the health–conscious cook, whether gluten–sensitive or not––after all, it's just as easy to thicken a comforting stew with rice four or cornstarch as it is with all–purpose flour, and sautéed chicken breasts taste much better when coated with a mixture of ground hazelnuts and Parmesan than stale breadcrumbs. All the formerly off limits favorites are here, from breakfast treats such as pancakes and muffins, to comforting pasta dishes like macaroni and cheese, and decadent desserts including cookies, cakes, tarts, and pies. With The Wheat–Free Cook, Jacqueline Mallorca proves that there is a world beyond wheat.

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The Ups and downs of Raising a Bipolar Child: A Survival Guide for Parents

Author: Judith Lederman
HELP IS HERE
Bipolar disorder has recently been identified as one of the most misunderstood and underdiagnosed conditions affecting children -- and it is dramatically on the rise. The Ups and Downs of Raising a Bipolar Child gives parents the sound advice and expert information they need to cope with this challenging diagnosis, and shows how to provide essential care and support for a bipolar child as well as for the rest of the family.

Library Journal
In the last decade, increasing numbers of children and adolescents have been diagnosed with bipolar disorder (manic depression). Though this disorder was previously thought not to occur before young adulthood, it is now acknowledged to be relatively common and often misdiagnosed. Life with bipolar children can be harrowing, as they can rapidly cycle from uncontrollable exuberance to suicidal depression. This book, written by the parent of a bipolar child with the assistance of a psychiatrist, offers concrete tips on how to handle difficult situations, such as what to tell siblings, dealing with the distress caused by the necessary blood tests, and coping with teens who get into legal trouble. Details about diagnosis, medication, and treatment are briefly covered, but a better source for that information is Demitri and Janice Papolos's The Bipolar Child, which should be in all public libraries. Lederman and Fink's title is not as comprehensive but is also a good purchase for public libraries.-Mary Ann Hughes, Neill P.L., Pullman, WA Copyright 2003 Reed Business Information.

The Hair Bible or Our Many Selves

2009-01-08T17:02:00.000-08:00

The Hair Bible

Author: Susan Craig Scott
At last, medical science explains "bad hair days" -- and what you can do to avoid them!
The straight-haired among us long for curls, yet those so endowed wish to tame their headstrong locks. Although you can't change what you were born with, you can make the most of the hair you have -- by knowing the physiological, chemical, and even psychological causes of the most common hair problems. Dr. Susan Craig Scott, a hair-replacement surgeon, consults with other medical authorities and beauty experts to present the ultimate companion to having vibrant, healthy hair at any age. The Hair Bible is every woman's guide to
• Best daily treatments, products, and hair care tools

• Styling without damage

• Finding your look

• Fixing styling mistakes

• Choosing wigs, extensions, and other alternatives
The Hair Bible also tackles a major concern for millions of women: hair loss. Dr. Scott explains how stress, diet, prescription medication, vitamin deficiencies, chronic illness, and other factors affect hair growth -- and, with a keen awareness of the emotional strains on women coping with thinning hair, she presents up-to-the-minute information on all treatment options:
MEDICAL AND PHARMACEUTICAL: minoxidil, cortisone, and hormone therapies NATURAL: herbal products, stress management, and fitness NUTRITIONAL: dietary changes for improved hair SURGICAL: implants, grafting, scalp reduction, and more
Get to the root of your hair care concerns. Turn to The Hair Bible for answers -- and make every day agreat hair day!

Publishers Weekly
For women who find coiffure coverage in glossy magazines and beauty books insufficient, or for those who are coping with hair loss, this volume covers all the bases in the smooth but enthusiastic voice of a seasoned hair pro. A quick but interesting history-from the water-and-citrus-juice concoctions Egyptian used as shampoo to Jennifer Aniston's infamous shag, and from the first hair salon, opened in Paris in 1635, to the first chemical hair color, 1907's Aureole (later renamed in L'Orial)-begins this guide to follicular matters. The authors then move into contemporary territory: the basics of hair care, how to choose the best cut, color and styling products and how to cope with hair treatments, enhancements and problems. As the book progresses, the focus turns to health somewhat more than beauty (Scott is a cosmetic and hair replacement surgeon): the authors offer home remedies for scalp troubles, discuss female pattern baldness and explore the emotional effects of hair loss. They even cover surgical procedures, such as hair grafts or scalp reductions, that can mitigate hair loss. The audience for this book may be somewhat limited, but those who pick it up will find quite a bit of info, including recipes (Philip B.'s Vegetarian Refried Bean Hair Masque), debunked myths (pulling out a gray hair will not result in two new ones) and tips (a dollop of body lotion can smooth flyaways). (Apr.) Copyright 2003 Reed Business Information.

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Our Many Selves: Practical Yogic Psychology

Author: Sri Aurobindo
Many of us face the difficulty of trying to change something in our nature, only to find that it is either difficult or virtually impossible. We struggle, try to suppress various actions, only to have these actions rebound on us and cause feelings of failure, shame, guilt or frustration. The key to solving this problem actually lies in a deeper understanding of the true nature of our psychological being. We are actually composed of various different "parts" or "planes" of action that combine together, interact with one another and impinge upon one another. This understanding allows us to differentiate between a mental idea, a force of will, an emotional movement, a vital energy, or a physical structure, and thereby more clearly understand the results of our psychological efforts and growth activities.

The Shamans Body or A Hunger for Healing Workbook

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

The Shaman's Body: A New Shamanism for Transforming Health, Relationships, and the Community

Author: Arnold Mindell
From the author of Dreambody – a pioneering method of using crisis as a dynamic opportunity for accessing our inner world, confronting our fears, and catalyzing self–discovery.

Library Journal
Mindell, the author of Dreambody (1982) and an experienced shaman who has encountered African, Native American, Australian aboriginal, and Indian Hindu healers firsthand, outlines the process of accessing one's ``dreambody'' and developing a shamanic approach to everyday life. Each chapter wanders freely from modern psychotherapeutic understandings, enriched by Mindell's experiences, to what he learned from traditional cultures; most conclude with exercises to help the reader personally appropriate the teachings. Mindell is especially adept at putting learning from exotic cultures into accessible terms. Recommended for larger public libraries and academic libraries.

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A Hunger for Healing Workbook

Author: J Keith Miller
A practical, exercise-filled companion to A Hunger for Healing that puts into practice the Christian principles of healing and growth
For many thousands of people, the Twelve Steps have become the spiritual discipline for a new decade, a way to turn to God and begin a pilgrimage toward wholeness as well as a journey out of addiction. Relating each of the Steps to biblical teaching, J. Keith Miller takes the reader inside the Steps, actually working through each one.
Each section of A Hunger for Healing Workbook begins with one of the Twelve Steps, followed by a biblical quote that touches upon the theme, a suggested reading in A Hunger for Healing, and a concise explanation of the Step and how it relates to spiritual growth. Built on solid biblical principles, the exercises and inventories provided will promote introspection, reflection, and action -- a clear pathway out of compulsion and pain into a world of serenity and healthy interaction with God and others.
Step by Step, this life-transforming program helps readers to

Acknowledge their need for God's healing power

Surrender to God's care

Let God remove character defects

Reconcile themselves with God and others

Use prayer to enrich the life of the spirit

Heal broken lives and relationships

Feet First or Sleepless in America

2009-01-07T19:59:00.000-08:00

Feet First: A Guide to Foot Reflexology

Author: Laura Norman
In Feet First, America's foremost reflexology spokesperson on radio and TV -- and in publications from The New York Times to Cosmopolitan -- explains how to relieve physical problems -- from headaches and insomnia to high blood pressure and weight loss -- with this easily accessible and popular holistic technique. Showing how everyone can use reflexology to reduce stress, revitalize energy, strengthen the immune system, stimulate creativity, and enhance relationships, Norman also includes:
* descriptions of the reflex points, the six basic techniques, and easy-to-learn specialized and master routines.
* 32 foot-relaxation techniques, most of them unique to Norman's program
* specific chapters and techniques for stress, sports injuries, addiction problems, the terminally ill, women, and couples
* visualizations, affirmations, and children's games to use with the routines
* a chart of ailments and reflexology aids for them
Feet First is the only reflexology guide designed for everyday situations and people -- from office workers on a lunch break to families caring for an aged relative. This special kind of "touch therapy" strengthens the bonds between those who use it together.

Book about: Bushworld or Hells Angels
Sleepless in America: Is Your Child Misbehaving... or Missing Sleep?

Author: Mary Sheedy Kurcinka
Does your child

Refuse to cooperate in the morning?

Get into trouble for not listening?

"Lose it" over seemingly insignificant issues?

Seem to resist sleep?

An estimated 69 percent of American infants, children, and teens are sleep deprived. Studies have shown that sleep deficits can contribute to hyperactivity, distraction, forgetfulness, learning problems, illness, accidents, and disruptive behaviors. Often what our misbehaving kids really need isn't more "consequences" or more medication but more sleep.

Sleepless in America offers weary and frustrated parents a helping hand and an exciting new approach to managing challenging behaviors by integrating research on stress, sleep, and temperament with practical strategies and a five-step approach that enables parents to help their "tired and wired" children get the sleep they so desperately need.

Library Journal
Many books have been written about children and sleep, but this one-which focuses on the effects of sleep deprivation and misbehavior in children-contains comprehensive advice backed by scientific research. Licensed teacher Kurcinka (founder, Spirited Child and Power Struggles Workshop; Raising Your Spirited Child) addresses the countless sleep suggestions that have been made by others and formulates her own humane, sympathetic, and tailored approach. She stresses becoming aware of the decisions we make that influence how much sleep our family gets, making sleeping a priority, and figuring out the most effective techniques to help our children sleep. She specifically looks at children's different temperaments and formulates strategies and techniques based on individual needs. Just when you thought you'd read every sleep book out there, along comes this virtual sleep support group. Highly recommended for public libraries.-Kari Ramstrom, MLIS, Plymouth, MN Copyright 2005 Reed Business Information.

Making the System Work for Your Child with ADHD or Healthy Back Basics

2009-01-06T22:41:00.000-08:00

Making the System Work for Your Child with ADHD (Making the System Work for Your Child Series)

Author: Peter S Jensen
Even for parents who "do everything right," the road to successful management of ADHD is seldom smooth. Now leading child psychiatrist Dr. Peter Jensen guides parents over the rough patches and around the hairpin curves in this empowering, highly informative book. Readers learn the "whats," "whys," and "how-tos" of making the system work-getting their money's worth from the healthcare system, cutting through red tape at school, and making the most of fleeting time with doctors and therapists. Dr. Jensen interweaves the combined wisdom of over 80 parents with his own insights as an expert practitioner and the father of a child with ADHD. Packed with planning tips, resources, moral support, and problem-solving strategies that get results, this is a book that savvy parents will turn to again and again.
Doody Review Services
Reviewer: Susan Fielkow, MD, FAAC (Ochsner Clinic Foundation)
Description: This is a reference to assist parents in advocating for the needs of their child with ADHD. The book addresses system-related issues involving schools, home, physicians and other healthcare providers. It is structured to be a resource tool to be used along with other more comprehensive books on ADHD.
Purpose: The purpose is to serve as a reference for parents and other primary caregivers of children with ADHD to help them advocate for meeting a child's needs in various settings. By better understanding the system, be it school or healthcare, the caregiver can better provide for the child's specific needs. The book does a good job of outlining the elements of systems involved and the way parents can best deal with them. Highlighted information is placed in summary squares throughout the text, relevant questions are posed and then answered, and organized examples of action plans are provided.
Audience: The target audience includes parents or primary caregivers of children with ADHD. Anyone who wishes to better understand how to advocate for the needs of children with ADHD would benefit from reading this book.
Features: The book is organized in a fairly systematic way to assist parents in advocating for their child with ADHD. Often questions are posed to spark parents' interest on an issue and then the questions are answered, helping the parent to carefully navigate through the system. Summaries and salient points are placed in highlighted squares, and action plans are often placed at the end of chapters. The book assists parents with school issues (including homework, peers, teachers, and accommodations), medical concerns (including healthcare providers, medications, and appointments), and home, family, and social concerns. It is easy to read and use as a reference
Assessment: The book provides a more comprehensive reference for parents' needs as an advocate for their children. As stated by the author, it is not meant to replace more descriptive books about ADHD, but rather to be adjunct to them, dealing more specifically with system-related issues. It is well done and I will add it to my recommended reading for parents of children with ADHD.
Library Journal
Jensen (child psychiatry, Columbia Univ.) aims to help parents solve problems encountered when dealing with the professionals who work with children with Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD); he wants readers to realize that doctors, teachers, therapists, and insurance companies should work for them. Acknowledging the limited resources of some and the unwillingness of others, Jensen provides solid tips and a great deal of information based on his practice, his experience as a parent of a child with ADHD, and input from many other parents. The author's experience on both sides of the fence gives the book strength and authority, as do the extensive appendixes listing resources, organizations and books, sample letters, and an example of a school accommodation plan for children with ADHD. While Russell Barkley's Taking Charge of ADHD, Revised Edition: The Complete, Authoritative Guide for Parents helps readers understand ADHD, Jensen's book assists them in getting the best care possible. Highly recommended for all public libraries. Maryse Breton, Ann Arbor, MI Copyright 2004 Reed Business Information.
Rating
4 Stars! from Doody

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Healthy Back Basics

Author: Helmut Reichardt
End back pain—once and for all! This is more than just a workout book, though it includes plenty of valuable, well-illustrated exercises for improving posture, strengthening and stretching muscles, and relieving stress. It goes further, explaining in detail the physiology behind back strain and identifying its many potential causes so you can move quickly to alleviate the problem. Find effective ways to ease tension while sitting in poorly designed chairs, bend and lift properly, straighten up safely from a horizontal position, and “wake up” the back in the morning. The point here isn’t to follow a ready-made program, but to choose the exercises that help you increase your own bodily awareness. Color photos throughout make the exercises easy to follow.

My Mommy Has Epilepsy or Prescription Drugs

2009-01-06T12:40:00.000-08:00

My Mommy Has Epilepsy

Author: Stacey Chillemi
This book has been selling well and the positive feedback we have received is unbelievable.
DO YOU OR A LOVE ONE HAVE EPILEPSY? DOES YOUR CHILD HAVE EPILEPSY? ARE YOU LOOKING FOR AN EXCELLENTCHILDREN'S BOOK TO TEACH WHAT EPILEPSY IS TO YOUR CHILD?
Millions of people have epilepsy or experience Seizures. Are you one of them? Are you trying to figure out how to explain to your child or a child in your family about your disorder, so they will understand what epilepsy is and what they can do to help you when you are experiencing a seizure? The book helps educate children and help them understand what they can do if a friend or love one is having a seizure. There are so many myths that still roam through our society about epilepsy. "My Mommy Has Epilepsy" gives children and their family truth; medical facts explained in simplistic terminology so there is a clear understanding about epilepsy.
Author comments :
All my life, I have worked very hard writing books, articles,stories, going to TV interviews, going to washington to talk in front of congress and doing seminairs to help others empower themselves. I refused to let epilepsy to take control over my life. I am determined to overcome any obstacle in my life caused by epilepsy.
There is no reason to feel different from anyone else. You have the right to be happy, to live life to it's fullest and enjoy the beauty and love ones that surround us. I'll be honest I did not always feel life this, but I was not going to give up. I was determined to help myself and help anyone who suffered from epilepsy or any disorder or disability. I interviewed over over 400 people with epilepsy. I created techniques, inspirational words to inspire your soul and much more.
I even had one women email and she told me that if it was not for my books and my regiments she would have committed suicide. It brought tears to my eyes, but I am so happy that I can help others beside myself.
What People Are Saying

"Chillemi gives people encouragement, hope, to help them realize that they are somebody."
—Staff Writer, Asbury Park Press Newspaper

Kathleen Wells
"Stacey was on their talk show New Jersey women sharing her experiences concerning epilepsy and her book. "
—Journalist

Della Cruz
"Chillemi was thrown a curve ball, fell down and got back up. ...It wasn't easy but she possesses a determined spirit that won't let her give up."
—Anchor/Reporter, Talk Show Host for News

Jenna Martin
"Chillemi journey and reason for life is her writing and family. "
—Senior Editor, epilepsy.com

Book review: Power in Motion or Neoliberalism Revisited
Prescription Drugs: Alternative Uses, Alternative Cures: Over 1,500 New Uses for FDA-Approved Drugs

Author: Kevin Loughlin

NEW BREAKTHROUGH TREATMENTS FOR
Arthritis • Hay Fever • PMS • Depression
Insomnia • Migraines • Chronic Heartburn
High Blood Pressure • Ulcers
Lyme Disease • Back Pain -- plus hundreds more

Did You Know?
• More than 1,500 legal prescription drugs have been shown by studies to be highly effective for uses not yet approved by the FDA.
• One out of four prescriptions written today is for an alternative use of an FDA-approved drug.
Off-label prescriptions -- as new uses for FDA-approved drugs are called -- are completely legal alternatives used by doctors on the cutting edge to treat illnesses and symptoms that do not respond to traditional therapy. But patients need to know what is available and safe in order to speak with their doctors about their health care needs.
This one-of-a-kind volume, compiled by a team of leading medical experts, reveals all the off-label drugs that may better treat your condition. Arranged alphabetically by both conditions and drugs for easy reference, this is the one book every informed patient should own.

Helping Hyperactive Kids A Sensory Integration Approach or Kombucha Phenomenon

2009-01-06T01:38:00.000-08:00

Helping Hyperactive Kids - A Sensory Integration Approach: Techniques and Tips for Parents and Professionals

Author: Lynn J Horowitz
Sensory integration has provided help to children with behavior, learning, and motor skills problems for over 40 years. A treatment based on play, it helps children absorb, process, and respond to information in an appropriate manner. This book provides a complete overview and explanation of the therapy, as well as practical sensory integration-based techniques that can be used by teachers and parents to help the hyperactive child. This non-medical approach can be used in conjunction with, or as a substitute for, traditional drug treatments.

Table of Contents:
Contents
Preface....................ix
Acknowledgments....................xii
Chapter 1: Why This Book?....................1
To the Parents....................1
Better Understanding....................1
Dealing with Unconscious Behavior....................2
A Different Approach....................2
Sensory Integration....................3
Sensory Integration Therapy....................4
A Brief History of SI Therapy....................5
How We Process Stimuli....................6
From Stimuli to Reaction....................7
Problems in Processing Stimuli....................7
Sensory Integration Diagnosis....................8
Dealing with Divergent Behavior....................8
Seeking Help and Evaluation....................9
SI Diagnosis....................9
Possible Causes of SI Problems....................10
One Way to Understand a Child....................11
Case Study: Problems with the Sense of Touch....................12
Questions about SI Therapy....................14
Chapter 2: The Hyperactive Child....................17
Active or Hyperactive?....................17
Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder....................18
Attention Deficit Disorder....................19
Differences and Similarities Between ADHD and SI Problems....................19
Possible Factors that Could Cause Hyperactive Behavior....................24
Problems Planning and Organizing....................24
Allergies....................26
Sleep Problems....................27
Eating Problems....................27
Environmental Problems....................28
Parents, Children, andEmotions....................28
Understanding the Child....................28
Understanding for Parents and Caregivers....................29
Reacting to a Hyperactive Child....................29
Questions about the Hyperactive Child....................31
Chapter 3: What You Should Know about How the Brain Works....................33
Arousal....................34
Deep Sleep....................34
Awake....................35
Ready for Information....................36
Focused on Specific Stimuli....................36
Registration....................37
Modulation....................37
Processing Information....................38
Reacting....................39
Fight, Flight, Fright, and Freeze (FFFF)....................40
Planning Activities....................41
Questions....................42
Chapter 4: Understanding the Main Sensory Systems....................46
The Vestibular System: The Sense of Balance and Orientation....................47
The Importance of the Vestibular System....................48
The Normal Development of the Vestibular System....................50
Problems Hyperactive Children Can Have with the Vestibular System....................53
The Touch System: The Sense of Feeling with the Skin....................53
The Importance of Touch....................53
The Normal Development of Touch....................55
Problems Hyperactive Children Can Have with Touch....................56
The Auditory System: The Sense of Hearing....................61
The Importance of Hearing....................62
The Normal Development of Hearing....................63
Problems Hyperactive Children Can Have with Hearing and Communication....................67
The Visual System: The Sense of Sight....................68
The Importance of Sight....................68
The Normal Development of Sight....................71
Problems Hyperactive Children Can Have with Sight....................74
The Proprioceptive System: The Sense of Feeling in the Muscles and Joints....................74
The Importance of the Proprioceptive System....................75
The Normal Development of the Proprioceptive System....................77
Problems Hyperactive Children Can Have with the Proprioceptive System....................79
The Sense of Smell and Taste....................80
Smell....................81
Taste....................82
The Importance of Smell and Taste....................84
The Normal Development of Smell and Taste....................85
Problems Hyperactive Children Can Have with Smell and Taste....................86
Problems with Smell....................88
Chapter 5: SI Therapy....................89
The Adaptive Response and SI Therapy....................90
The Environment for SI Therapy....................91
Play as Therapy....................92
Structure Within the Treatment....................95
Inner Drive....................96
The Goals of Treatment....................97
An SI Treatment Session....................100
Involving Other Children....................101
Other Factors that Influence Success....................101
The Skill of the Therapist....................102
Training for SI Therapists: What Education Is Necessary?....................102
SI-Trained Therapists: Where Do I Find One?....................103
Conclusions....................103
Chapter 6: Tips for Dealing with Your Hyperactive Child....................105
Communicating....................105
Organizing the Day....................107
Fostering Calmness....................107
Giving Directions....................109
Avoiding Injury....................109
Making Necessary Adaptations....................110
Toys....................110
Sports....................111
Minimizing Tactile Defensiveness....................112
Chapter 7: Scientific Insight....................115
Chapter 8: A Questionnaire for Parents....................121
General Information....................123
Pregnancy and Delivery....................123
School Information....................124
Illnesses and Hospital Admissions....................125
Development....................126
Behaviors....................127
Current Behaviors....................128
Endnotes....................132
Glossary....................137
Additional References....................139
Resources....................141
Index....................143

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Kombucha Phenomenon: The Miracle Health Tea,2nd Edition

Author: Betsy Pryor
Three million Americans are drinking Kombucha tea, and their numbers are growing. All the information necessary to brew your own is contained here, graphically illustrated with appendixes of documented positive health effects.

The No Cry Nap Solution or The Power of Soul

2009-01-05T16:37:00.000-08:00

The No-Cry Nap Solution: Guaranteed, Gentle Ways to Solve All Your Naptime Problems

Author: Elizabeth Pantley
The bestselling parenting author brings her solution to your naptime dilemmas

Will your child only nap in your arms, in a swing, or after elaborate rituals? Does your child take cat naps--or none at all? Let world-renowned, trusted parenting author Elizabeth Pantley help you. She’ll guide you with the same sensitive expertise and gentle approach used in her other No-Cry bestsellers.

Research shows that naps improve health, mood, growth, and well-being. Yet children often resist the naps they need. The results are fussy, crying babies and cranky, grouchy kids who also have trouble sleeping at night!

In The No-Cry Nap Solution Pantley explains to parents of children ages newborn to kindergarten the importance of napping to both behavior during the day and sleeping during (and through!) the night. She then shares with you her gentle, loving techniques--tested on families of all sizes and circumstances--and shows you how you can customize her solutions for your own family. Pantley addresses issues such as children who resist naps, dealing with schedule changes, turning short naps into longer ones, helping a child go from needing motion to sleep to “stationery” sleep, nursing at naptime, and more.

Elizabeth Pantley is the president of Better Beginnings, Inc., a parent education company, and is a regular radio show and internet show guest and featured expert. Her newsletters and articles are distributed worldwide.She has been quoted in such magazines as Parents, Parenting, Woman’s Day, Mother & Baby, Today's Parent, and Good Housekeeping. Elizabeth is the mother of four. Visit her website at pantley.com/elizabeth.

Table of Contents:
Part One – Nap Magic
Naps: The Key to a Happy, Healthy Child
Important Facts You Should Know About Sleep
Create Your Sleep Logs and Your Nap Plan
Part Two – Newborn Babies
Growing into a Napping Rhythm
Nap Facts – Newborn Babies
Nap Tips for Newborns
Part Three – Solving Napping Problems
Cat-Naps – Making Short Naps Longer
Nap-Resisters – When Your Child Needs a Nap but Won’t Take One
Shifting schedules – Changing from Two Naps to One Nap
Shifting schedules – Time to Give up Naps?
Changing From In-Arms Naps to In-Bed Naps
Naptime Nursling – Falling Asleep Without the Breast, Bottle or Pacifier
Swinging, Bouncing, Vibrating or Gliding – Transitioning from Motion-Sleep to Stationary-Sleep
Helping your Newborn Tummy Sleeper go “Back to Sleep"
How to Use Swaddling for Naptime
Changing Car Naps to Bed Naps
Colic Care – Helping Your Baby Get Comfort from Naps
Special Situations: Questions and Answers
Could it be a Sleep Disorder? When to Call a Doctor
Part Four – Keeping Naptime Safe

Sleeping Safety Checklists
About the Author

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New interesting book: Shunju or Cafe Flora Cookbook
The Power of Soul: The Way to Heal, Rejuvenate, Transform and Enlighten All Life

Author: Zhi Gang Sha
In the twentieth century, mind over matter was emphasized. In the twenty-first century, soul over matter will transform all life.
The Power of Soul reveals divine soul secrets, wisdom, knowledge, and practices to transform the consciousness of humanity and all souls, and enlighten them in order to create love, peace, and harmony for humanity, Mother Earth, and all universes.
The Power of Soul teaches soul healing, soul prevention of sickness, soul rejuvenation, soul transformation of every aspect of life (including relationships and finances), and soul enlightenment. It offers you practical soul treasures to empower you to apply all of these teachings. This is the divine direction for the fifteen-thousand-year Soul Light Era, which started on August 8, 2003.
The Power of Soul is the leading authority for Dr. Sha's entire Soul Power book series. The divine soul secrets, wisdom, knowledge, and practices in this book will lead humanity and all souls to the universe of soul over matter. This book shows humanity and all souls the way to heal, rejuvenate, transform, and enlighten all life.

The Martial Artists Book of Yoga or Alternative Medicine Magazines Definitive Guide to Cancer

2009-01-05T04:35:00.000-08:00

The Martial Artist's Book of Yoga: Improve Flexibility, Balance and Strength for Higher Kicks, Faster Strikes, Smoother Throws, Safer Falls, and Stronger Stances

Author: Lily Chou
The perfect training supplement for martial artists, this book shows how the ancient practice of yoga was the genesis of all martial arts. It clearly illustrates how specific yoga poses can directly improve one's martial arts abilities, with asanas that the reader can easily incorporate into a balanced workout.
Designed for those practicing any martial art including judo, karate, kung fu, tae kwon do, jujitsu, and hapkido, the book explains the training needs and challenges of the various universal techniques: kicks, strikes, blocks, throws, falls, joint locks, and grappling. Then the author identifies the underlying fundamentals necessary to advance one's skill in each area and presents a series of yoga poses specially selected to make those improvements - from increased flexibility and strength to better body control and balance.

Interesting book: More Equal Than Others or Social Security Reform
Alternative Medicine Magazine's Definitive Guide to Cancer: A Comprehensive & Integrative Approach to Successfully Treat & Heal Cancer

Author: Lise N Alschuler
The first layperson's guide to using natural nutritional supplements to support conventional cancer therapy, the Definitive Guide to Cancer encourages an integrative approach that embraces both alternative and conventional therapies in the battle against cancer. Naturopathic physician Lise Alschuler and medical journalist Karolyn A. Gazella present in-depth discussions of twenty specific cancers, empowering stories from cancer patients and their caregivers, as well as their own firsthand experiences with the disease. This comprehensive guide evaluates and recommends effective strategies for reclaiming your vitality in the midst of cancer treatment.
About the Author:
Lise Alschuler, ND, FABNO, is the director of naturopathic medicine at Midwestern Regional Medical Center-Cancer Treatment Centers of America
About the Author:
Karolyn A. Gazella is executive director of a nonprofit alternative healing program in Boulder, Colorado

Table of Contents:
About the Authors     xi
Acknowledgments     xiii
Editorial Advisory Board     xvi
Foreword     xxi
Introduction     xxiii
Our Connection to Cancer     xxx
Understanding Cancer     1
What Is Cancer?     3
Causes of Cancer     21
Preventing Cancer     41
Early Detection and Diagnosis     59
Treatment Approaches     81
Conventional Treatment Overview     83
Overview of Complementary and Alternative Treatment Options     96
Evaluating Your Options and Choosing Integrative Treatment     114
Building a Strong Foundation with Diet and Nutrition     131
Lifestyle Factors That Make a Difference     146
Supporting Your Body During Conventional Treatment     172
Supporting Key Body Functions     219
Immune System     221
Inflammation     239
Hormonal Influences     250
Insulin Resistance     273
Digestion, Detoxification, and Elimination     284
Addressing Specific Cancers     299
Specific Cancer Overviews     301
Bladder Cancer     304
Bone Cancer     311
Brain Cancer     315
Breast Cancer     320
Cervical Cancer     333
Colon Cancer     338
Gastric Cancer     346
Kidney Cancer     351
Leukemia, Lymphoma, and Myeloma     356
Liver Cancer     370
Lung Cancer     376
Ovarian Cancer     385
Pancreatic Cancer     391
Prostate Cancer     399
Skin Cancer and Melanoma     408
Testicular Cancer     416
Thyroid Cancer     422
Uterine Cancer     427
Conclusion: The Future of Cancer Care     433
Glossary     441
Resources     448
Dosage Ranges     451
Endnotes     459
Index     522

Cancer Fitness or Mother Natures Herbal

2009-01-04T19:34:00.000-08:00

Cancer Fitness

Author: Anna L Schwartz
Increase your survival odds by creating and following an exercise program that counteracts the side effects of your treatment, speeds your recovery, and reduces your risk of recurrence.
Most cancer patients and survivors think that "rest" will decrease their fatigue and speed their recovery. But in fact, rest can make patients weak and debilitated during treatment and may prolong hospitalization. Based on Dr. Anna Schwartz's research and her life's work as a nurse and a coach, Cancer Fitness offers cancer patients and survivors comprehensive advice and an easy step-by-step program to begin improving their physical and emotional health and reclaiming their lives beyond cancer.
Through exercise, patients will regain some control over their body, manage side effects more successfully, and increase their body's ability to heal. Cancer Fitness provides clear directions to safely start an exercise program, and the tools to make exercise a long-lasting lifestyle change to heal body and soul.

Library Journal
Cancer survivor and record-holding bicyclist Schwartz (nursing, Univ. of Washington) has written an informative guide that details the physical and mental benefits of exercise before, during, and after cancer. Following a review of the science behind her book (including selected references), she clearly and concisely explains how and when to start exercising and presents examples of safe and effective aerobic and strength-building exercises designed for both men and women, young and old. She also emphasizes the long-term benefits of continued exercise, discusses managing recurrent cancer and the side effects of treatment, and explains clinical trials. Including a foreword by Lance Armstrong, this unique guide is highly recommended for all public, consumer health, and nursing collections.-Howard Fuller, Stanford Health Lib., Palo Alto, CA Copyright 2004 Reed Business Information.

Table of Contents:
Contents
Foreword by Lance Armstrong
Introduction: X Marks the spot: A Personal Perspective on Cancer and Exercise
Chapter 1. Cancer and Exercise: What Does the Science Show?
Chapter 2. The Basics of Exercise During Treatment
Chapter 3. Managing Your Side Effects
Chapter 4. Setting Goals for a Lifetime of Exercise
Chapter 5. Cancer Fitness Fundamentals
Chapter 6. Cancer Fitness Aerobic Exercise Program
Chapter 7. Athletes: Create Your Own Exercise Program
Chapter 8. The Core of Resistance Exercise
Chapter 9. Cancer Fitness Resistance Exercise Program
Chapter 10. The Unthinkable: Recurrent Cancer and Exercise
Chapter 11. Realizing Your Potential
Appendix. Clinical Trials Research: Advancing Our Understanding of Science
Other Resources for Support and Information
Glossary
Suggested Reading
The Lance Armstrong Foundation

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Mother Nature's Herbal: A Complete Guide for Experiencing the Beauty, Knowledge & Synergy of Everything That Grows

Author: Judith Griffin
Due to overwhelming demand since its debut ten years ago, this beloved guide to the herbal wisdom of Mother Nature is back! With ancient folklore, simple instructions for growing an herb garden, and recipes from around the world, Mother Nature's Herbal is hands-down the most unique, thoughtful, and comprehensive guide to growing and preparing herbs.

Divided into useful sections and graced with charming illustrations, this book is the perfect addition to any budding herbalist's kitchen counter. Part one presents a rich tapestry of centuries-old customs, recipes, and mythology from various cultures, including Native American, South American, Asian, Mediterranean, medieval, colonial, and more.

Part two explains how to grow and use your own organic herbs. Make them thrive with tips on tending the soil, guarding against pests, and keeping your plants healthy. Once you've harvested your herbs, experiment with an assortment of recipes for foods, teas, tonics, ointments, and medicines. Explore the magical benefits of herbs, and enjoy invigorated health and a rejuvenated spirit!

Relieve Your Childs Chronic Pain or Fashions in Hair

2009-01-04T08:32:00.000-08:00

Relieve Your Child's Chronic Pain: A Doctor's Program for Easing Headaches, Abdominal Pain, Fibromyalgia, Juvenile Rheumatoid Arthritis, and More

Author: Elliot J MD Kran
Approximately ten million children are living with chronic pain. Most people would be surprised at such numbers, but for the parents of these children, the challenge of helping a pain-stricken child live a normal life is a frightening and frustrating reality. Chronic pain in children can manifest as abdominal, migraine, or facial pain. It also stems from a wide variety of disorders such as juvenile rheumatoid arthritis, cystic fibrosis, hemophilia, and childhood cancers. No matter what type of chronic pain the child suffers with, a parent must be armed with an understanding of how a child's expression and experience of pain differs from an adult's.

Trained in pediatric anesthesia and intensive care at Boston Children's Hospital, Dr. Elliot Krane has devoted his entire professional life to refining and innovating techniques, strategies, and therapies to relieve the suffering of children with pain. In his book, Relieve Your Child's Chronic Pain, parents will fin the information ad tools they need to get the very best care for their child. It will help you:

· Recognize, measure, and evaluate your child's pain properly
· Learn about the many alternative pain-management approaches that can be used at home
· Dispel fears about addiction if your child is prescribed a narcotic
· Find an appropriate pain-management clinic for your child
· Reduce the stress and anxiety in the home in a way that benefits the entire family

You may not always to be able to eliminate chronic pain entirely, but you can succeed in minimizing your child's suffering.

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Fashions in Hair: The First Five Thousand Years

Author: Richard Corson
First published in the 1960s and subsequently updated to the present day, this unique book remains the only comprehensive historical survey of men's and women's hair styles through the ages. Profusely illustrated, it ranges from Ancient Egyptian, Greek, Roman and Anglo-Saxon times to recent fashions and provides an absorbing record of changing attitudes and tastes.
Perhaps the most outstanding feature of the book are the thousands of drawings by author Richard Corson, illustrating the heads of monarchs, politicians, writers, artists and celebrities who set trends in hair fashion. He also includes a number of rare period prints and drawings.
This authoritative text surveys in detail the styles of each century, analysing trends within their social context. Quoting from contemporary writings, the book describes methods for the construction of the elaborate and intricate hair styles that have periodically been in vogue, using frames, padding, false culs, wigs and ornaments. The text pays equal attention to the great variety of men's styles and provides a full account of the wigs, moustaches and beards that men have worn. It also traces the development of the hairdressing industry and its techniques and describes the lives of the chief creators of fashion.
Fashions in Hair is an essential reference work for historians of fashion, theatrical designers, hair stylists, illustrators and anyone interested in the changing fashions in hair. This new edition, with a supplement by fashion historian Caroline Cox, brings the story right up to date.

Table of Contents:
Preface 7
1 The Wheel of Fashion 19
2 Ancient Civilizations 24
3 Ancient Greek Times 54
4 Ancient Roman Times 70
5 The Middle Ages 90
6 The Fifteenth Century 135
7 The Sixteenth Century 159
8 The Seventeenth Century 198
9 The Eighteenth Century : Men 261
10 The Eighteenth Century : Women 327
11 The Nineteenth Century : Men 398
12 The Nineteenth Century : Women 463
13 The Twentieth Century : Men 560
14 The Twentieth Century : Women 600
Supplement 1965-1978 678
Sources 696
Index 705

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

	Foreword	4
	Introduction	5
	Natural Health Remedies	6
	Natural Beauty	60
	Natural House & Garden	118
	Natural Pet Care	160
	Plant Names	188
	Resources	189
	Index	189
	Acknowledgments	192

	Preface to the Second Edition	vii
	Preface to the First Edition	xiii
	Acknowledgments	xvii
1	From Tragedy the Antibiotic Age is Born	1
2	The Disease and the Cure: The Microscopic World of Bacteria and Antibiotics	15
3	Reliance on Medicines and Self-Medication: The Seeds of Antibiotic Misuse	57
4	Antibiotic Resistance: Microbial Adaptation and Evolution	71
5	The Antibiotic Myth	115
6	Antibiotics, Animals, and the Resistance Gene Pool	149
7	Further Ecologic Considerations: Antibiotic Use in Agriculture, Aquaculture, Pets, and Minor Animal Species	181
8	Future Prospects: New Advances against Impending Disaster	211
9	The Individual and Antibiotic Resistance	239
10	The Antibacterial Craze	263
11	Antibiotic Resistance: A Societal Issue at Local, National, and International Levels	275
	Epilogue: Anthrax, Bioterrism, and Antibiotic Stockpiling: Consequences Beyond the Scare	315
	References Cited	321
	Bibliography	325
	Index	335

	Acknowledgments
1	Time for a Change	1
2	Biomedicine and Beyond	19
3	A Healing Crisis	33
4	Physician, Heal Thyself	44
5	We Are All Unique	56
6	Whole People in Their Total Environments	63
7	The Healing Partnership	75
8	Self-Care as Primary Care: The Power of the Mind (I)	92
9	Self-Care as Primary Care: The Power of the Mind (II)	116
10	Self-Care as Primary Care: Touch, Movement, and Breathing	130
11	Self-Care as Primary Care: "When I Eat, I Eat"	149
12	Other Medicines	165
13	Helping One Another	199
14	The Healing Path	218
15	Creating the New Medicine	241
16	Next Steps	284
	Notes	300
	Resources	329
	Index	347

	Introduction : fatness and Blackness : a compelling coincidence of erasure	1
1	Reshaping identity	19
2	The anatomy of sexual unruliness	47
3	Bodily abundance	77
4	Spectacles of size : performing bodies of fat Black women	99
	Conclusion : consumption and control : the "epidemic" of fatness	127

	Preface	7
1	The Wheel of Fashion	19
2	Ancient Civilizations	24
3	Ancient Greek Times	54
4	Ancient Roman Times	70
5	The Middle Ages	90
6	The Fifteenth Century	135
7	The Sixteenth Century	159
8	The Seventeenth Century	198
9	The Eighteenth Century : Men	261
10	The Eighteenth Century : Women	327
11	The Nineteenth Century : Men	398
12	The Nineteenth Century : Women	463
13	The Twentieth Century : Men	560
14	The Twentieth Century : Women	600
	Supplement 1965-1978	678
	Sources	696
	Index	705