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Book SynopsisGo on a fascinating scientific and spiritual journey in this eye-opening book that explores the body''s incredible ability to heal itself - perfect for fans of Deepak Chopra and Anita Moorjani.When we receive diagnoses from medical professionals, we are often so overwhelmed that we give up authority over our own health and wellbeing. But the truth is, we have more control over our health and life that we have been led to believe, and that belief is at the core of our body''s capacity to heal itself.Based on the groundbreaking documentary of the same name, director Kelly Noonan Gores follows two people on their healing journeys, while combining science-backed research and real-world testimonials from experts like Marianne Williamson, Bruce Lipton, Deepak Chopra, Bernie Siegel, Anita Moorgani, Kelly Brogan, and many others, to offer hope and alternative treatments for the many people suffering from a variety of chronic illnesses. By identifying the emotioTrade ReviewHeal will open your mind and help you re-create your perception, which is an essential step for healing, and often the only one needed. This book should be compulsory reading for medical students, practising doctors and patients alike. -- Dr Alejandro Junger * New York Times bestselling author of Clean *A must-read on your wellness journey, Heal offers a groundbreaking look at what happens when we become aware of our own innate healing powers and use them to change our health - for the better! -- Maria Menounos * host of Better Together with Maria Menounos podcast and CEO of AfterBuzz TV network *I've always had a deep passion for wellness and living organically. A holistic approach to healing is important as it includes mental, emotional, spiritual and physical elements. Contained in this book are insights for anyone wanting to live a healthier lifestyle. -- Miranda Kerr * supermodel and founder/CEO of Kora Organics *The science, the esoteric solutions and the heart intelligence bundled into Heal is the map to total wellness. Repeat: So many answers to our illnesses are embedded in here. This is a wake up call from the future. -- Danielle LaPorte * creator of The Desire Map Course *

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Book SynopsisLiving with cerebral palsy is enormously difficult. But what if you never knew you had it? This is the incredible story of Ilana Stankler. Born the second of premature twins, an hour apart, from a young age Ilana knew she was different, but for all the wrong reasons. A child of the 60s, Ilana experienced first-hand the way that disability was, at the time, so often brushed under the carpet, not spoken about. Her constant physical and mental struggles made her feel isolated, alone, frustrated, and misunderstood... and it took 46 years for her to find out why. Part memoir, part motivational guide, Cerebral Palsy: My story is Ilana's open and honest journey from an angry, confused child, knowing something was wrong, not knowing what was wrong, what her disability was, or that there was a diagnosis - to the `real' her - a courageous woman using her experiences and lessons to create inspiring messages about mental and physical health, resilience and change.

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Book SynopsisThe essential guide for every patient and family The doctor's office called. It's not good news. What comes next? When you are diagnosed with a life-changing illness, it can be overwhelming. While your diagnosis cannot be changed, the way you experience your illness can. In Hope for the Best, Plan for the Rest, Dr. Seow and Dr. Winemaker have combined their decades of palliative care research and experience in caring for seriously ill patients. They have harnessed the advice of thousands of patients to create a roadmap that every patient and family will benefit from. In it, they share the 7 keys to unlock a better illness experience and reveal stories, tips and exercises to improve your journey right from diagnosis. These two compassionate experts empower you with practical tools to take charge of your life-changing diagnosis and navigate the health care system with confidence, knowledge, and calm. This book is about hope in the face of uncertainty. It's about how to live well, be fully informed, and be activated. How to feel more like a person, not a patient. But most of all, how to be hopeful and prepared at every step along the way.

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Book SynopsisThe first book to take an integrative approach to the treatment of male infertility issues, this easily digestible guide uses graphics and visual aids to help explain key concepts in diagnosis, anatomy and treatment from a Western and Chinese medicine perspective.Dr Olivia Pojer, a Western medical doctor and Chinese medicine practitioner, uses a dual approach to the largely unexplored treatment of male infertility. The book covers common causes of the topic, the microbiome of the testes, and how to encourage better sperm production. It also includes chapters on nutraceuticals and laser therapy, as well as herbal formulas and acupuncture protocols to implement in clinical practice, along with Chinese medical lifestyle and nutrition.Addressing the so-called male factor in reproduction and its underrepresentation in treatment, this book provides a complete overview for acupuncturists and Chinese medicine practitioners treating male infertility issues.Trade ReviewA superb account of male subfertility from the biomedical and acu-Chinese medicine perspectives by leading authority Dr Olivia Pojer. This treasure trove of reliable, up-to-date and clearly-presented information deserves a place on the shelves of all of us who help turn dreams of parenthood into reality. -- Charles Buck, Veteran UK educator, author and clinician of acupuncture and Chinese medicineDr Oliva Pojer truly embodies the spirit of integrative medicine, combining her clinical knowledge and expertise in biomedicine and Traditional Chinese Medicine to provide a detailed insight into her treatment approach for male infertility, through the lens of biomedicine, acupuncture, and herbal medicine. -- Sandro Graca, MSc, Lic TCM, FABORM, Director at Evidence Based AcupunctureFinally! A comprehensive book on the integrative treatment of male fertility. Of all things semen, this book is a surprising delight to read. Clever, informative, and well illustrated, Olivia Pojer turns the reader into an expert in andrology from the onset. Packed full of diagnostics and user friendly remedies, this book is a treasure, and an absolute must if you treat infertility. -- Randine A. Lewis, Ph.D., L.Ac., FABORM, Author of The Infertility Cure, The Way of The Fertile Soul, Spirit of the Blood, and Birthing The TaoA must read book for all fertility experts, especially acupuncturists who want to join Team Sperm. Dr. Olivia Pojer has provided us with an integrative road map to address the contributing factor of fifty percent of couple's infertility, which is male factor infertility. Olivia's 'bag of tricks' of acupuncture and herbal treatments will not only help address half the equation for infertility, but equally important, will help set the health blueprint (Prenatal Essence) for the future child. Finally a book that gives readers the confidence to educate the public and reach out to IVF clinics on how men contribute to unexplained infertility and miscarriages and why acupuncture, herbs, lifestyle and supplements need to be included in their fertility treatments. -- Dr. Lorne Brown, B.Sc., Dr.TCM, CPA, FABORM, Founder of Healthy Seminars.com, Clinical Director of Acubalance Wellness Centre (Vancouver BC), Chair of The Integrative Fertility SymposiumFinally! I am thrilled we now have Olivia Pojer's extraordinary text to guide us in our clinical practice. This easy-to-read book successfully bridges Western physiology with Western nutrition, acupuncture and Chinese herbal medicine. It is the must-have andrology text if you work in the area of fertility support, irrespective of your clinical experience. -- Peter Kington M Rep Med, M Litt, GCHEd, BA, BHSc (acupuncture), Dip OM (Tui Na)This book is a true masterpiece. Dr. Pojer combines the best of Western and Chinese Medicine in her publication. A good read for medical doctors as well as Chinese Medicine practitioners. Ultimately it will be patients with male fertility problems who will benefit from this integrative treatment. -- Markus Margreiter, Associate Professor for Urology & Andrology specializing in Men's Health, Erectile Dysfunction, Penile Implant Surgery, and Sexual MedicineTable of Contents1. Western Medicine Anatomy and Physiology of the Male Reproductive Organs. 2. On Sperm Cells Anatomy and Function. 3. Oxidative Stress and its Role in Male Infertility. 4. Enhancing Sperm Quality with Nutraceuticals. 5. Epigenetics. 6.1. Causes of Male Fertility Part 1. 6.2. Causes of Male Fertility Part 2: Environmental Causes. 7. Diagnosis of Male Infertility - The Basics. 8. A Deeper Look Inside. 9. Chinese Medicine Anatomy of the Male Genital Area. 10. Causes of Disease and Pathomechanism. 11. The Most Important Organs in Chinese Medicine Andrology. 12. Channels that Significantly Influence the Male Sexual Organs. 13. The Short Guide. 14. Pattern Differentiation. 15. Treatment Options from the Chinese Medicine 'Bag of Tricks' - Acupuncture. 16. Treatment Options from the Chinese Medicine 'Bag of Tricks' - Herbs. 17. Evidence - Or: How Sexy Can Research Be? 18. Low Level Laser Therapy (LLLT) and Mitochondrial Medicine in Male Reproductive Medicine.

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Book SynopsisFocusing on women's pelvic health through yoga therapy, this evidence-based resource covers the intersections of biomechanics, self-study through yoga philosophy, emotional resilience, pain science and dynamic strategies for pelvic embodiment.Integrating pedagogical frameworks that differentiate yoga therapy from pelvic floor physical therapy, the book demonstrates how they can work together by including somatic education and case studies. It also covers breath patterns, mental constructs and conditioning, and baseline body awareness - taking the practitioner through the journey of self-assessment, building the therapeutic relationship and ongoing embodied practice.Looking at the individual rather than pelvic health as a sole diagnosis, Yoga Therapy for the Whole Woman is an invaluable guide for yoga teachers, yoga therapists, movement and fitness professionals and healthcare professionals working with women with pelvic floor challenges.Trade ReviewThe title perfectly describes this intelligent and cohesive yoga therapy approach to pelvic health. Cheri artfully combines modern science, somatic exploration and the deeper aspects of yoga in a comprehensive program that surpasses mere physical relief. Her step-by-step guidelines also gently lead to empowerment and deep inner healing. -- Leila Stuart, international yoga therapy trainer and co-author of Pathways to a Centered Body with Donna FarhiWritten with compassion, gentleness, nuance, academic rigor, and through her own practices of embodiment, Cheri has written a one of a kind book on the intersection between pelvic health and yoga therapy that empowers bodily autonomy, consent and trauma-informed practices. This is a comprehensive guide for yoga therapists and healing professionals and fills a much needed gap in our society's understanding of the unique and sensitive needs of women's health. A truly affirming and breath-taking guide for all women seeking embodied wisdom and on the journey of learning that their lived experience is their greatest teacher. -- Zahabiyah Yamasaki, M.Ed, RYT, Author of Trauma-Informed Yoga for Survivors of Sexual Assault: Practices for Healing and Teaching with CompassionDesigned for yoga therapists, Ryba's brilliant text is a must-read for ALL clinicians who interact with humans with a pelvic floor to embrace, engage, and normalize the core of our being in a biopsychosocial-spiritual way. Knowing is not enough; Ryba brings the felt experience of embodied connection to the pelvic floor. -- Carolyn Vandyken, PT Registered Physiotherapist, Physio Works Muskoka, Pelvic Health Physiotherapist, Educator, Advocate, Researcher, Co-Founder of Reframe RehabPelvic Yoga Therapy for the Whole Woman is a remarkable book that has the potential to change the landscape of women's pelvic health. It seamlessly bridges the ancient wisdom of Yoga with modern holistic healthcare. Physical Therapists, Medical Doctors, Yoga Therapists and other healthcare professionals will learn something new and have realizations about the connection between body, mind, breath and personality in an entirely new way after reading this book. -- Amy Wheeler, Ph.D., Former President of the International Association of Yoga TherapistsTable of ContentsPart One - Why yoga therapy for pelvic health? 1. The Role of a Yoga Therapist. 2. Philosophical Foundations of Yoga Therapy. 3. Body Wisdom. Part Two - Where are we? What does a pelvis require? 4. Local Anatomy. 5. Breathing, Sound and Pranayama. 6. Global Functional Relationships. 7. Insight into Pelvic Health Conditions. 8. What about Mula Bandha and Kegels? Part Three - How do we deliver pelvic yoga therapy? 9. Discovering. 10. Being. 11. Doing. Part Four - How do we source inspiration and sustain action? 12. Cultivating Commitment. 13. The Gifts of Belonging. End Notes. Appendices.

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Book SynopsisDepression is one of the most common mental health problems and is estimated to affect around 15% of people at some point during their life. For many people depression is a life-long disorder which starts during the teenage years -around 10% of teenagers are estimated to have an episode of depression and many more experience persistent low mood.This accessible, engaging and age-appropriate self-help guide based on current research and best practice (NICE, IAPT treatment pathways, Books on Prescription, all of which promote CBT) for young people aged 13 to 17 who experience low mood and depression, and their friends, family and health professionals. The book adopts a narrative approach with graphic elements, incorporating case studies and including some interactive exercises. It provides an essential bridge for young people who have not yet asked for professional help as well as support for those who are waiting for treatment.

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Book SynopsisA comprehensive examination of Low Dose Naltrexone – a little-known drug with big potential New drug [LDN] raises hopes of reversing memory loss in old age the Guardian A drug that is simultaneously affordable, devoid of severe side effects, and applicable to a wide range of diseases is not often found in the modern pharmaceutical landscape. But as medical professionals and researchers alike continue to discover, Low Dose Naltrexone (LDN) boasts this remarkable combination. Expanding on the information presented in The LDN Book, Volume 1 – which showcased LDN’s efficacy in treating conditions such as lupus, thyroiditis, autism spectrum disorder, and chronic fatigue – Volume 2 highlights the latest clinical trials, case studies and research on LDN. More than a dozen medical professionals explain how they are using LDN to help patients suffering from: Chronic pain Parkinson’s disease Dermatologic conditions Traumatic brain injury Lyme disease and more. Volume 1 and Volume 2 have been edited by Linda Elsegood, founder of the UK-based LDN Research Trust. Through the Trust and her work on the LDN books, Linda has connected thousands of patients, doctors and pharmacists around the world with information, articles and patient stories about LDN. The LDN Book, Volume 2 is a fantastic resource for practitioners, pharmacists and patients and a renewed call for further research on the healing potential of this beneficial drug.Trade Review“Since the first volume of The LDN Book was released, I have had the distinct privilege of learning from and collaborating with the best clinicians and researchers in the field of integrative medicine. Through these collaborations, we continue to build upon the already vast applications of this low-dose but high-power medication. I am thrilled to see so many trusted colleagues, who have also become friends, contribute to this important body of work. Thank you, again, Linda Elsegood, for bringing together a tribe of like-minded people who continue to find solutions to challenging medical issues with this simple and inexpensive intervention.”—Dr. Nasha Winters, ND, FABNO, author of The Metabolic Approach to Cancer“As a pharmacist, I often wish for a ‘miracle’ drug that would be safe, effective, and inexpensive and could help the masses take back their health. While no drug is right for everyone, I have seen LDN transform the lives of countless people with autoimmunity. For some, LDN has truly been a miracle drug. I highly recommend both volumes of The LDN Book as valuable resources for patients and clinicians alike to explore the best practices for using LDN.”—Dr. Izabella Wentz, Pharm.D., FASCP, New York Times bestselling author of Hashimoto’s Protocol“A fantastic resource. All the latest research on low dose naltrexone and its various uses in clinical practice is compiled in this easy-to-use volume—The LDN Book, Volume 2. I will definitely be keeping this book in my office for reference.”—Jill C. Carnahan, MD, ABIHM, ABoIM, IFMCP“Even if you think you know about the benefits of LDN for certain conditions through practical experience or otherwise, this book will expand your understanding and amazement. It is a remarkable finding that a drug designed for a specific condition can be applied to so many other systems at lower and lower doses. Interestingly, this has shown us that many other drugs may also have unexpected benefits at lower-than-intended doses. There are many layers of complexity that remain to be uncovered!”—Dr. Angus Dalgleish, professor of oncology, St. George’s, University of London; principal, Institute for Cancer Vaccines and Immunotherapy (ICVI)“Over the years, a wealth of clinical trials and studies on LDN have given us better information about how and why LDN actually works. Through this research, we have uncovered many new uses of LDN in medical treatment. Reviewing The LDN Book, Volume 2 and seeing how other experts prescribe LDN in their clinics has been a great treat for me. My clinic, Clinic 158, has been prescribing LDN for 12 years. We have thousands of very happy patients who have found success with the medication for a myriad of ailments, and we are still learning new information.”—Dr. Andrew McCall, director, Clinic 158“Since inflammation is a major contributor to almost all chronic disorders, LDN therapy bridges nearly every medical specialty. In The LDN Book, Volume 2, the authors provide an excellent overview of LDN’s mechanism of action, review the vast evidence base supporting clinical applications, and, most importantly, report actual cases in which LDN was instrumental in the successful treatment of patients. This book is a must-have for every clinician, and LDN should be considered in the treatment of the many disorders outlined therein.”—Sahar Swidan, Pharm.D., R.Ph., ABAAHP, FAARFM, FACA, president and CEO, Pharmacy Solutions

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Book SynopsisFEATURED ON ESPNâthe pain relief program used by professional athletes. No drugs. No surgery. No pain!âœThe Ming Methodâ for pain relief has worked wonders for New Jersey Nets star Jason Kidd, New York Yankeesâ Jason Giambi, movie star Matt Dillon, and other celebrities. Now, licensed physical therapist Ming Chew shares his world-famous program in this illustrated home guide, filled with innovative stretching techniques, hydration and supplementation tips, and prevention strategies.Table of Contents Part 1: What you Need to Know 1 Introduction: The Body United by the Fascia 2Fascia: The Unifying Tissue 3The Ming Method: No Excuses—It Will Work Part 2: The Program 4Prepare: Water, Diet, Supplements 5Getting Ready to Stretch 6The Spinal Stretches 7The Fascial Stretches 8The Strengthening Exercises 9Self-Release Techniques 10Choosing the Stretches You Need 11The Last Word

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Book Synopsis''It''s so good that, after reading it, I needed a lie-down'' - Hilary Mantel, Guardian Books of the YearBrian Dillon looks at nine prominent hypochondriacs - James Boswell, Charlotte Brontë, Charles Darwin, Florence Nightingale, Daniel Paul Schreber, Alice James, Marcel Proust, Glenn Gould and Andy Warhol - and what their lives tell us about the way the mind works with, and against, the body. His findings are stimulating and surprising, and the stories he tells are often moving, sometimes hilarious, and always gripping. With a new afterword on Michael Jackson.Brian Dillon''s first book, In the Dark Room, won the Irish Book Award for Non-fiction in 2006. He lives in Canterbury.Trade ReviewIt's so good that, after reading it, I needed a lie-down. -- Hilary Mantel * Guardian Books of the Year *A brilliant series of portraits * Observer *Fascinating ... Written with great elegance and shrewd understanding -- William Boyd * Guardian Books of the Year *Illuminating, humane and beautiful * Independent *Ingenious and intriguing * Guardian *Brian Dillon is a superbly careful writer. ... [This book] will delight, move and horrify any of the millions of us who, like the late Spike Milligan, have at one time or another contemplated having "I told you I was ill" inscribed on our gravestones. -- Sam Leith * Daily Mail *A mini-masterpiece -- Louise Carpenter * Observer *Excellent * Sunday Times *Strangely delightful ... Dillon's book is constantly intelligent * Scotland on Sunday *You don't need to be a hypochondriac to enjoy this series of discursive, insightful essays that are full of quirky details and fascinating anecdotes * Mail on Sunday *Illuminating -- Philip Hoare * Sunday Telegraph *Eloquent and incisive -- Boyd Tonkin * Independent *Dillon's mind is as interesting as those of the people he writes about ... bizarrely unputdownable -- Eileen Battersby * Irish Times *

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Book SynopsisThis book is an easy to understand guide to diabetes aimed at all those living with diabetes. It includes a short history of the condition, causes, symptoms, possible complications, management (both of diabetes and the associated risk factors), psychological factors and what care to expect.Table of Contents1. Diabetes: an overview ; 2. Lifestyle ; 3. Medication ; 4. Blood glucose levels ; 5. Living with diabetes ; 6. Long-term complications of diabetes ; 7. What care to expect ; 8. The future ; Useful resources ; Glossary

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Book SynopsisPrepare for and take control of your menopause with targeted nutrition and nourishing recipes to manage hormonal fluctuations, minimise symptoms and optimize your physical and emotional health.This book offers an expertly tailored, nutrient-rich nutrition and lifestyle plan to balance hormones, maintain bone and tissue strength, and boost mood. It also addresses the key areas of nutrition that can influence menopausal symptoms, enabling readers to personalise their eating to suit their unique needs, and outlines the role lifestyle plays, covering stress, physical activity, and sleep.With over 80 flavour-packed recipes that embrace everything that''s good for metabolic and hormonal health, you can tailor each recipe to target a specific symptom, or to suit your unique needs and preferences. With vegetarian, vegan, dairy-free, and gluten-free options, it''s easy to slot these recipes into your life - and instantly feel the benefit.Empowering women to tak

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Book SynopsisKnow someone having a bad day? With the gift of this book, they won''t be anymore!This is the book for the mother of bad days. Those days when the world is against you and all good advice, meditation and matcha smoothies can go to hell. Forget toxic positivity, this book is here to help you sink into the depths of your bad mood and let it all out with suggestions like:- Punch this page- Cry onto this dot- Why not tear out this page and scrunch it up into a little ball?- Screw it, throw the whole bloody book across the roomThese cathartic pages are perfect for people who can''t stand positive affirmations or cheesy self-care advice. Whether you''re in a moment of crisis or know someone who could really do with letting it all out, THE BAD DAY BOOK is here to offer therapy like you''ve never experienced it before.

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Book SynopsisA personal and open account by a senior church leader of living with mental health issues, and how he has found a way to deal with them.Trade ReviewRead this book. It’s strong, safe, good and true. * Rachel Gardner, Director of National Work, Youthscape *Disarmingly honest, powerfully disruptive and reassuringly scriptural. Rob Merchant offers us all a rare and precious gift. * Dr Krish Kandiah, social entrepreneur, broadcaster and author *

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Book SynopsisThis informative, practical book is intended to help parents and teachers with innovative ideas that they can use to encourage and support children to improve motor skills. It looks at every stage, through early years at home, at nursery school, primary and secondary school and into adulthood. With information about causes and symptoms given in simple terms, as well as information about diagnostic procedures and the characteristics of the condition, Amanda Kirby shows that while dyspraxia cannot be cured, it can be overcome and its effects minimised. With the aid of this book a parent can ensure that their child is equipped with strategies to lead as normal a life as possible.Trade ReviewShe writes from considerable experience... offers improvement techniques for home and school. * Irish Independent *Deals with the condition practically, offering suggestions for how a child's co-ordination skills can be improved at any age. * Newcastle Journal *A must for all practitioners and parents of children with dyspraxia and development co-ordination disorder (DCD)... Dr Kirby's practical experiences and observations of children and adults with dyspraxia is highly accessible and readable, successfully dealing with a very complex subject. -- ‘Dyslexia Contact’, British Dyslexia AssociationThe first wide-ranging and popular guide for parents and others who wrestle daily with the difficulties... It is both immensely practical and written from the heart. -- ‘Daily Telegraph’ * . *

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Book Synopsis THE WALL STREET JOURNAL BESTSELLERRelationship teacher, coach, and founder of The Relationship School Jayson Gaddis reveals the origins of conflict styles, how to stop avoiding difficult conversations, and how to resolve conflict in our most important relationships. Conflicts in our closest relationships are scary because so much is at stake. If the conflict doesn't go well, we could lose our marriage, our family or our job, all connected to our security and survival. So we do just about anything not to lose those relationships, including avoid conflict, betraying ourselves or becoming dishonest. Unresolved conflict affects every single aspect of our lives, from self-confidence to physical and mental health. Jayson Gaddis is a personal trainer for relationships and one of the world’s leading authorities on interpersonal conflict. For almost two decades, Gaddis has helped individuals, couples, and teams get to the bottom of their deepest conflicts. He helps people see the wisdom in conflict and how to get to zero—which means we have successfully worked through our conflict and have nothing in the way of a good connection. In Getting to Zero, Gaddis shows the reader how to stop running away from uncomfortable conversations and instead learn how to work through them. Through funny personal stories, uncomfortable examples, and effective tools and skills, he shows the reader how to move from disconnection to connection, acceptance, and understanding. This method upgrades the old tired and static conflict resolution approaches and offers a fresh, street-level, user-friendly road map on exactly how to work through conflict with the people you care most about.

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Book SynopsisEmpowering strategies for anyone who works with children and teens on the spectrum.

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Book SynopsisOffers a warm and often humorous guide for coping with bipolar loved ones, colleagues, and friendsFeatures a wealth of helpful strategies and coping mechanisms that can be put into action immediatelyIncludes guidance on the best options for treatment, including discussion of when is medication a good idea and when isn't it.Trade ReviewMental health columnist Lowe and Cohen (psychiatry, Harvard Univ.) team up to address the needs and concerns of those who are involved with someone who has bipolar disorder. They use nontechnical language to describe all aspects of diagnosis, treatment options, and day-to-day issues. Numerous vignettes of couples, told from the nonbipolar partner's point of view, personalize the narrative and also make clear how varied the symptoms, whether behavioral or emotional, can be. Specific advice is offered on communicating with family, friends, and work colleagues; developing a professional and nonprofessional support system; and navigating the impact of this disease on work and personal life. There is also an extensive reading list appended, and resources appropriate to the topic at hand are integrated into the text. Verdict: This offers practical help to those living with or related to a person who is or might be suffering from bipolar disorder. A guide on the nitty-gritty details of managing a relationship and a life, with a hefty dose of encouragement thrown in, this has lots of excellent resources for all aspects of diagnosis, treatment, communication, and coping.—Paula McMillen, Univ. of Nevada, Las Vegas (Library Journal, January 29, 2010)Table of ContentsPreface ix Introduction xiii Part One Understanding Bipolar Disorder 1 1 What Is (and Isn’t) Bipolar Disorder? 3 2 A Brief, Colorful History (and Some Science) of Bipolar Disorder 19 3 Getting an Accurate Diagnosis 35 4 Understanding Medication 53 5 Understanding Psychosocial Therapies and Medical Treatment Options 71 Part Two Living with Your Partner 87 6 Building a Support Team 89 7 Bipolar Disorders and the Workplace 107 8 Communication and Coping Skills 127 9 Coping with Negative and Dangerous Behaviors 147 10 Sex, Intimacy, and Relationship Issues 161 11 Suicide Attempts, Hospitalization, and Commitment 177 12 Family Matters 193 Appendix: Excerpts from the DSM-IV-TR Diagnostic Criteria for Bipolar Disorder 209 Notes 233 Resources 237 About the Authors 245 Index 247

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Book Synopsis''Completely compelling and powerful, and hard to put down.'' Sarah-Jayne Blakemore, prize-winning author of Inventing Ourselves: The Secret Life of the Teenage Brain- Who are we if our brain fails?- How do we think?- How do we feel?- How do we move, if we move at all? - What happens when we lose our mind?When renowned neuroscientist Barbara Lipska''s melanoma spread to her brain it started to play tricks on her. The expert on mental illness - a specialist in how the brain operates - experienced what it is like to go mad. Analyzing the science of the mind and the biology of the brain alongisde Dr Lipska''s own extraordinary story, this is a fascinating account of what happens when the brain goes awry.''Oliver Sacks-meets-When Breath Becomes Air ... Barbara Lipska''s remarkable story illuminates the many mysteries of our fragile yet resilient brains.'' Lisa Genova, bestselling author of Still Alice and Every Note PlayedTrade ReviewFascinating and irresistibly page-turning, The Neuroscientist Who Lost Her Mind is an Oliver Sacks-meets-When Breath Becomes Air account of insanity caused by over a dozen brain tumors. Barbara Lipska's remarkable story illuminates the many mysteries of our fragile yet resilient brains and through her harrowing journey of recovery, she shows us that nothing is impossible. * Lisa Genova, bestselling author of Still Alice and Every Note Played *In this fascinating book, a neuroscientist describes the terrifying symptoms she suffered as a result of multiple brain tumours. We learn about how the brain can produce bizarre and bewildering symptoms from the point of view of someone who has personal experience of aspects of the mental illness that she spends her life studying... Completely compelling and powerful, and hard to put down. * Sarah-Jayne Blakemore, author of Inventing Ourselves: The Secret Life of the Teenage Brain *A spellbinding investigation into the mysteries of the human brain, led by a scientist whose tenacity is as remarkable as her story. * Amanda Ripley, New York Times bestselling author of The Smartest Kids in the World and The Unthinkable *A superb memoir from a highly respected neuroscientist ... [a] remarkable account of sanity lost and regained. * Dr Frank Vertosick, author of When the Air Hits Your Brain: Tales from Neurosurgery *A riveting science story about how brains go bad, interwoven with the remarkable personal story of one brain going spectacularly bad. A total nail-biter. * Lisa Sanders, New York Times bestselling author of Every Patient Tells a Story *

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Book SynopsisBased on the Simontons'' experience with hundreds of patients at their world-famous Cancer Counseling and Research Center, Getting Well Again introduces the scientific basis for the 'will to live.'In this revolutionary book the Simontons profile the typical 'cancer personality': how an individual''s reactions to stress and other emotional factors can contribute to the onset and progress of cancer -- and how positive expectations, self-awareness, and self-care can contribute to survival. This book offers the same self-help techniques the Simonton''s patients have used to successfully to reinforce usual medical treatment -- techniques for learning positive attitudes, relaxation, visualization, goal setting, managing pain, exercise, and building an emotional support system.

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Book SynopsisFull of inspiring stories of patients who have achieved remissions and miraculous cures for illnesses such as mulitple sclerosis and cancer, Dr Siegel shows us how emotions such as love, hope, joy and peace of mind have strong physiological effects on each of us, as do depression and dispair. Peace, Love and Healing teaches us to be receptive to the messages our mind gives our body through dreams and symbols, and how to view illness as a ''reset button'' enabling us to redirect our lives. Equally importantly the book explains how to give your body healing messages therough the use of meditation, visualization and relaxation. Although the important role of modern medicine is recognised, Bernie Siegel offers us many examples and case studies of the remarkable results that we can achieve through body-mind communication and reiterates his essential point - that love heals.

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Book SynopsisDietitian Paula Mee outlines a healthy eating plan based on the Mediterranean diet that is rich in healthy fats, wholegrain, unrefined carbs, and proteins. With over 70 easy-to-prepare recipes included,

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Book SynopsisOffers wholesome and customized recipes. This book deals with the dietary myths about diabetes and includes recipe modifications for such foods as desserts, casseroles, appetizers, and snacks that are low in sugar, fat, and cholesterol and don't compromise flavor. It also contains nutritional information and recipes.

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Book SynopsisA cookbook dedicated to easy, delicious, everyday recipes for the many sufferers of IBS and other digestive disorders, by a New York Times bestselling author and former Bon AppÃt contributing editor Do you suffer from IBS or a chronically sensitive stomach? The culprit may be your diet: many everyday foods contain FODMAPs -- a group of carbohydrates that can wreak havoc on your digestive system. Digestive health specialist Kate Scarlata and expert recipe developer DÃ Wilson share their clear, accessible, three-step low-FODMAP diet. Backed by the most up-to-date, sound medical advice, The Low-FODMAP Diet Step by Step walks you through: Identifying FODMAPs and what foods contain them Customizing your own gut-friendly plan to alleviate painful symptoms Using an elimination diet to help determine your food triggers Stocking your low-FODMAP pantry, with food lists and more Easy, delicious recipes for every meal, with specific food reintegration tips

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Book SynopsisYour chronic illness/condition may always be with you, but so will your magic. This book is a beacon of hope for anyone grappling with chronic or invisible illness a reminder that you are not alone.

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Book SynopsisGive your heart the best chance of carrying on beating for many years to come.Table of ContentsContents: Introduction 71 How your heart works 102 Common symptoms 173 Checking out your heart 234 Chest pain 335 Trouble with valves 496 Electrical problems (arrhythmias) 587 When the muscle malfunctions 698 High blood pressure (hypertension) 759 Looking after your heart 8710 Living with heart disease 99Appendix: Further sources of adviceand information 106

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Book SynopsisA much-needed book on how to self-treat extreme tiredness, based on the author's own experience of severe chronic fatigue and her pioneering research to develop a successful treatment programme.

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Book SynopsisKim Noble is an accomplished artist whose work has been exhibited around the world. She is a mother with a 13-year-old daughter. She is a bubbly and vivacious woman. To meet her you wouldn''t think anything was wrong. But when Kim was younger than five years old, her personality splintered and fractured. In 1995 she was finally diagnosed with Dissociative Identity Disorder (DID) which has been described as a creative way to cope with unbearable pain. Now her body plays host to more than 20 different personalities, or ''alters''. There are women and men, adults and children; there is a scared little boy who speaks only Latin, an elective mute, a gay man and an anorexic teenager. Some alters age with her body; others are stuck in time. ALL OF ME takes the reader through the extraordinary world of a woman for whom the very nature of reality is different. It will tell of her terrifying battles to understand her own mind; of her desperate struggle against all odds to win back the chi

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Book SynopsisLosing weight is relatively easy with many ''fad'' diets; maintaining the loss with these diets is difficult and largely impossible to sustain. Health expert Rick Gallop has found the key to permanent weight loss with his Gi Diet. With over 40 new recipes and meal plans, this book is the first step to a healthy and happier life...''Forget Fads: Change your eating habits for life'' -- Daily Telegraph''Offers excellent advice for weight loss, based on healthy eating guidelines.'' -- The Times''For people who never want to diet again...the pounds will drop...only diet you''ll ever need'' -- The Sun''Life changing - simple to get great results'' -- ***** Reader review''Truly life changing!'' -- ***** Reader review''A way of life, not a diet'' -- ***** Reader review''Best diet book ever!!!!'' -- ***** Reader review''Easy to follow information with great recipTrade ReviewAnd the benefits are more than just weight loss! Changing your eating habits can also help prevent life-threatenting illnesses, like heart disease and diabetes."Losing weight is relatively easy with many "fad" Diets:; maintaining the loss with these diets is difficult and largely impossible to sustain. Rick Gallop has found the key to permanent weight loss" -- Edmund H. Sonnenblick, MD * Professor of Medicine at the Albert Einstein College of Medicine, New York City *Forget Fads: Change your eating habits for life. * Daily Telegraph *Offers excellent advice for weight loss, based on healthy eating guidelines. * The Times *For people who never want to diet again...the pounds will drop...only diet you'll ever need * The Sun *...you can stabilise your blood sugar levels, feel healthier and lose weight. * The Evening Standard *

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Book SynopsisIn this easy to use, research-driven guide, a Christian psychiatrist takes an in-depth look at the aging process, showing how we can keep our brains young and prevent dementia, allowing us to maintain vitality, a sharp mind, and independence as we age.

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Book SynopsisComplete with guidelines for genetic screening and counseling, this enlightening handbook should be on the shelf of every geneticist, genetic counselor, cross-cultural counselor, genetics and health care professional, and professional-in-training.Trade ReviewAn excellent addition to the human genetics library. This book should reach not only genetics professionals but all health care providers... [It] is the first global attempt by several experts from diverse backgrounds to address specific ethnic and cultural beliefs and their implications for genetic services. It is long overdue! Alliance Alert The book succeeds in making the reader aware of the ethnic groups that [geneticists] might meet... If you see this book on your shelf, do pick it up... You will find the book fascinating. Journal of Medical GeneticsTable of ContentsContributorsForewordAcknowledgementsIntroductionChapter 1. European Culture in North AmericaChapter 2. Latino CultureChapter 3. African American CultureChapter 4. Culture of Native Americans of the SouthwestChapter 5. Traditional Chinese CultureChapter 6. Traditional Japanese CultureChapter 7. Culture of the Countries of Southeast AsiaChapter 8. Traditional Korean CultureChapter 9. Traditional Asian Indian CultureChapter 10. Christian Culture in North AmericaChapter 11. Amish CultureChapter 12. Jewish Culture in North AmericaChapter 13. Deaf CultureIndex

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Book SynopsisRise above depression with CBT Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT) is a hugely popular self-help technique, which teaches you to break free from destructive or negative behaviours and make positive changes to both your thoughts and your actions.Table of ContentsIntroduction 1 Part I: Understanding Depression and How It Develops 7 Chapter 1: Introducing Moods and Depression 9 Chapter 2: Introducing the Basic Principles of CBT 29 Part II: Putting What You Discover into Action 45 Chapter 3: Thinking about Thinking 47 Chapter 4: Changing Your Thinking to Change Your Life 61 Chapter 5: Facing Your Feelings to Tackle Depression 75 Chapter 6: Changing Your Attitudes to Combat Depression 97 Chapter 7: Raising Self-Esteem to Increase Your Motivation 113 Chapter 8: Developing Abilities that Challenge Depression 125 Chapter 9: Being Mindful, not Mind-full: Developing Your Awareness 143 Part III: Maintaining Momentum 155 Chapter 10: Discovering the New, Healthy You 157 Chapter 11: Reducing the Risk of Relapse 163 Part IV: The Part of Tens 169 Chapter 12: Ten Tips for Tackling Depression 171 Chapter 13: Ten Tips to Challenge Distorted Thinking 177 Appendix 183 Index 191

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Book SynopsisTextbook of Diabetes Classic textbook providing diabetologists and endocrinologists with illustrated and clinically focused content on diabetes Now in its sixth edition, the Textbook of Diabetes has established itself as the modern, international guide to diabetes. Sensibly organized and easy to navigate, with exceptional illustrations, the textbook hosts an unrivalled blend of clinical and scientific content. Written by highly experienced editors and international contributors all of whom have provided insight on new developments in diabetes care. These include the most recent guidelines from the European Association for the Study of Diabetes (EASD), the American Diabetes Association (ADA), Diabetes UK, and the National Institute for Health and Care Excellence (NICE) and information on the latest treatment modalities used around the world. The textbook includes free access to the Wiley Digital Edition which provides easy-to-use searching across the book, the full reference list with web links, illustrations and photographs, and post-publication updates. Sample topics covered in Textbook of Diabetes include: Diabetes in its historical and social context, covering the history of diabetes, past classification and diagnosis of diabetes and the global burden of diabetes Normal physiology, covering glucose homeostasis, islet function and insulin secretion, and glucagon in islet and metabolic regulation Pathogenesis of diabetes, covering genetics of diabetes and obesity, autoimmune type 1 diabetes and other disorders with type 1 diabetes phenotype Other types of diabetes, covering endocrine disorders that cause diabetes, pancreatic diseases and diabetes and drug-induced diabetes Beautifully illustrated with a clinical focus, Textbook of Diabetes provides endocrinologists and diabetologists, both consultants/specialists and those in training, with a fresh and comprehensive clinical resource to consult time and time again. The text is also of value to specialist diabetes nurses and researchers in the field.Table of ContentsList of Contributors, viii Preface, xv List of Abbreviations, xvi Part 1 Diabetes in its Historical and Social Context 1 The History of Diabetes Mellitus, 3Robert B. Tattersall and David R. Matthews 2 Classification and Diagnosis of Diabetes, 22Ambady Ramachandran, Chamukuttan Snehalatha, Arun Raghavan, and Arun Nanditha 3 The Global Burden of Diabetes, 28Jessica L. Harding, Mary Beth Weber, and Jonathan E. Shaw 4 Epidemiology of Type 1 Diabetes, 41Lars C. Stene and Jaakko Tuomilehto 5 Epidemiology of Type 2 Diabetes, 55Ronald C.W. Ma and Peter C.Y. Tong Part 2 Normal Physiology 6 Overview of Glucose Metabolism, 77Richard I.G. Holt 7 Islet Function and Insulin Secretion, 84Peter M. Jones and Shanta J. Persaud 8 Glucagon in Islet and Metabolic Regulation, 99Jonathan E. Campbell and David A. D'Alessio 9 Mechanism of Insulin Action, 111Morris F. White 10 Central Control of Glucose Homeostasis, 128Kimberly M. Alonge, Kendra L. Francis, Nicole E. Richardson, and Michael W. Schwartz 11 Control of Body Weight: How and Why Do We Gain Weight Easier Than We Lose It?, 142Janine Makaronidis and Rachel L. Batterham Part 3 Pathogenesis of Diabetes 12 The Genetics of Diabetes, 157Rashmi B. Prasad 13 Genetics of Obesity, 197I. Sadaf Farooqi 14 Autoimmune Type 1 Diabetes, 203Omar Akel and Ake Lernmark 15 Other Disorders with Type 1 Diabetes and Atypical Phenotypes, 216Alice P.S. Kong, Elaine Y.K. Chow, Andrea O.Y. Luk, and Juliana C.N. Chan 16 Abnormalities of Insulin Secretion and β-Cell Defects in Type 2 Diabetes, 225Stefano Del Prato, Cristina Bianchi, and Giuseppe Daniele 17 Insulin Resistance in Type 2 Diabetes, 238Michael Roden, Kitt Falk Petersen, and Gerald I. Shulman 18 Obesity and Diabetes, 250Nick Finer 19 The Microbiome and Diabetes, 261Amanda J. Cox, Nicholas P. West, and Allan W. Cripps Part 4 Other Types of Diabetes 20 Monogenic Causes of Diabetes, 275Brittany L. Resnick, Maggie H. Shepherd, and Andrew T. Hattersley 21 Drug-Induced Diabetes, 295Charles D. Ponte and Devra K. Dang 22 Diabetes in Hypersecreting Endocrine Disorders, 304Allan A. Vaag, Neil A. Hanley, and Caroline M. Kistorp 23 Pancreatic Disease and Diabetes, 319Ranjit Unnikrishnan and Viswanathan Mohan 24 Clinical Presentations of Diabetes, 330Ee Lin Lim and Roy Taylor Part 5 Managing the Person with Diabetes 25 The Aims of Diabetes Care, 343Katharine D. Barnard-Kelly and Richard I.G. Holt 26 Education to Empower the Person with Diabetes, 354Ingrid Willaing and Michael Vallis 27 Dietary Management of Diabetes, 368Nicola Guess 28 Physical Activities and Diabetes, 382Emma J. Cockcroft and Robert C. Andrews 29 Monitoring Diabetes, 404Emma English 30 Biomarkers and Precision Medicine in Diabetes, 414Sok Cin Tye, Michele Provenzano, and Hiddo J.L. Heerspink Part 6 Treatment of Diabetes 31 Insulin and Insulin Treatment, 431Roman Vangoitsenhoven, Parth Narendran, and Chantal Mathieu 32 New Technologies for Glucose Monitoring, 444Thomas Danne and Olga Kordonouri 33 New Technologies for Insulin Administration, 459Hannah Forde and Pratik Choudhary 34 Whole Pancreas and Islet Cell Transplantation, 473Braulio A. Marfil-Garza, Peter A. Senior, and A.M. James Shapiro 35 Oral Glucose-Lowering Agents, 492Clifford J. Bailey and Andrew J. Krentz 36 Non-insulin Parenteral Therapies, 520Tina Vilsboll, Mikkel Christensen, Andreas Andersen, and Filip K. Knop 37 How to Use Type 2 Diabetes Treatments in Clinical Practice, 534Thomas Karagiannis, Aris Liakos, and Apostolos Tsapas 38 Weight Management and Metabolic Surgery, 551Alexis Sudlow, Dimitri J. Pournaras, and Carel W. le Roux 39 In-Hospital Treatment and Surgery in People with Diabetes, 559Ketan Dhatariya, Philip Newland-Jones, and Mayank Patel 40 Hypoglycaemia in Diabetes, 579Ahmed Iqbal, Elaine Y.K. Chow, Timothy W. Jones, and Simon R. Heller 41 Acute Metabolic Complications of Diabetes: Diabetic Ketoacidosis and the Hyperosmolar Hyperglycaemic State in Adults, 602Philip Newland-Jones, Mayank Patel, and Ketan Dhatariya Part 7 Microvascular Complications in Diabetes 42 Pathogenesis of Microvascular Complications, 615Allan Flyvbjerg 43 Diabetic Retinopathy, 629Toke Bek 44 Diabetic Nephropathy, 640Peter Rossing and Allan Flyvbjerg 45 Diabetic Neuropathy, 655Shazli Azmi, Uazman Alam, and Rayaz A. Malik Part 8 Macrovascular Complications in Diabetes 46 Pathogenesis of Macrovascular Complications in Diabetes, 681Jakob A. Ostergaard, Tomasz J. Block, Sophia Dahm, Waheed Khan, and Karin A.M. Jandeleit-Dahm 47 Hypertension and Diabetes, 700Peter M. Nilsson 48 Dyslipidaemia and Diabetes, 713Adie Viljoen, Ahmed Handhle, and Anthony S. Wierzbicki 49 Ischaemic Heart Disease in Diabetes, 724Michael Lehrke and Nikolaus Marx 50 Heart Failure and Diabetes, 732Ambarish Pandey, Kershaw V. Patel, and Subodh Verma 51 Cerebrovascular Disease and Diabetes, 745Colum F. Amory, Jesse Weinberger, and Travis S. Smith 52 Peripheral Vascular Disease, 755Henrik H. Sillesen Part 9 Other Complications of Diabetes 53 Foot Problems in People with Diabetes, 771Frank L. Bowling, Keeley J. Foley, and Andrew J.M. Boulton 54 Sexual Function in Men and Women with Diabetes, 780Kirsty Winkley, Camilla Kristensen, Jackie Fosbury, and David Price 55 Gastrointestinal Manifestations of Diabetes, 796Michael Camilleri and Adil E. Bharucha 56 Diabetes and Oral Health, 810Palle Holmstrup, Christian Damgaard, and Allan Flyvbjerg 57 Diabetes and Non-alcoholic Fatty Liver Disease, 820Alessandro Mantovani, Giovanni Targher, and Christopher D. Byrne 58 The Skin in Diabetes, 838Paul Devakar Yesudian 59 Bone and Rheumatic Disorders in Diabetes, 853Andrew Grey and Nicola Dalbeth 60 Diabetes and Cancer: Risk, Outcomes, and Clinical Implications, 867Ellena Badrick, Emily J. Gallagher, and Andrew G. Renehan 61 Diabetes and Infections, 878Andrea O.Y. Luk and Clive S. Cockram 62 Sleep and Diabetes, 897Sonya Deschênes, Amy McInerney, and Norbert Schmitz Part 10 Psychosocial Aspects of Diabetes 63 Psychosocial and Behavioural Aspects of Diabetes, 907Frans Pouwer and Jane Speight 64 Role of Cognitive Function in Managing People with Diabetes, 922Tamsin Santos, Chelsea Baird, Sally Eastwood, Kerrie Shiell, and Joseph E. Ibrahim 65 Mental Disorders and Diabetes, 933Najma Siddiqi, Marietta Stadler, and Richard I.G. Holt 66 Social Aspects of Diabetes, 956Brian M. Frier and Mark W.J. Strachan 67 Social Determinants of Diabetes, 973Keri F. Kirk, Gerald McKinley, Briana Mezuk, and Erica Spears Part 11 Diabetes in Special Groups 68 Ethnic, Cultural, and Religious Aspects to the Management of Diabetes, 987Wasim Hanif, Sarah N. Ali, and Vinod Patel 69 Diabetes in Childhood, 999Jennifer M. Ikle, Ananta Addala, and David M. Maahs 70 Adolescence and Emerging Adulthood: Diabetesin Transition, 1019Charlotte W. Chen and Lori M.B. Laffel 71 Diabetes in Pregnancy, 1034David R. McCance and Laura Cassidy 72 Diabetes in Old Age, 1072Ahmed H. Abdelhafiz and Alan J. Sinclair 73 Diabetes at the End of Life, 1085Trisha Dunning and June James Part 12 Delivery and Organization of Diabetes Care 74 The Role of the Multidisciplinary Team across Primary and Secondary Care, 1097Samuel Seidu and Kamlesh Khunti 75 Models of Diabetes Care in Low-and Middle-Income Countries, 1107David Beran, Sigiriya Aebischer Perone, and Maria Lazo-Porras Part 13 Future Directions 76 Immunotherapies for Type 1 Diabetes, 1125Jesper Johannesen and Flemming Pociot 77 Stem Cell Therapy in Diabetes, 1137Angelo Avogaro and Gian Paolo Fadini 78 Gene Therapy for Diabetes, 1144Veronica Jimenez and Fatima Bosch 79 Future Drug Treatments for Type 2 Diabetes, 1154Clifford J. Bailey Index, 1167

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Book SynopsisA comprehensive, eye-opening exploration of what dreams are, where they come from, what they mean and why we have them.Trade Review"Where do we go in our dreams at night? And why do we dream in the first place? Are we the only species that dreams? When Brains Dream provides a truly comprehensive, scientifically rigorous and utterly fascinating account of when, how, and why we dream. Put simply, When Brains Dream is the essential guide to dreaming." -- Matthew Walker, author of Why We Sleep"Every night, we turn out the light and go to the movies. For as long as humans have been conscious of our world, we’ve wondered what’s going on in that other world in which we spend a third of our lives. Some of my strangest dreams have been while I was asleep in Bob Stickgold’s lab. Finally, in When Brains Dream, I have a way to understand them. There’s more here than you ever dreamed of." -- Alan Alda, New York Times–bestselling author of If I Understood You, Would I Have This Look on My Face?"When Brains Dream unveils a novel neuroscientific model comprising an elegant and surprising piece of the puzzle of why we dream the way we do. If you are curious about the curiouser and curiouser qualia of dreams, read this book!" -- Stephen LaBerge, author of Lucid Dreaming"Drawing on decades of research, sleep scientists Antonio Zadra and Robert Stickgold detail their new model of how and why we dream – a model that they call NEXTUP, the Network Exploration to Understand Possibilities." -- The best popular science books to read in January 2021 - Science Focus"Fascinating. . . When Brains Dream steers a reasonable and broad-minded course between the many interpretive whirlpools that have swallowed previous explorers of dreams." -- The Washington Post"... Bob and Tony have an answer to a problem that’s been puzzling people for 200 years: why do we dream? They explain why we daydream too; why it’s vital for sanity, so for me When Brains Dream has acted as an intervention." -- The Spectator"Reports of bizarre night-time visions have surged during the pandemic… Dreams are vivid and memorable, [Stickgold] points out, and we have a sense that they are telling us something. But what? Since Covid-19 struck, a lot of us are asking that question… The pandemic has caused people to feel more anxious about everything from health to finance. The brain tags such concerns for processing during sleep, according to Stickgold and Zadra in When Brains Dream..." -- Hilary Rose - The Times"A remarkable account of what we know and don’t know about this mysterious thing that happens during the night… When Brains Dream is a rarity among popular science books, one that neither dumbs down the research nor steps outside of what we know, and yet is still a page-turner." -- Daniel Levitin, author of The Changing Mind

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Book SynopsisThe first practical, accessible self-help guide to managing symptoms of Long CovidMore than 1 million people suffer from Long Covid in the UK (with 400,000 people suffering symptoms for over a year), and many more globally. Yet there is no clear guidance available to the general public, and lots of misinformation out there. This handbook cuts through the confusing advice. Written by the medical experts working with Long Covid patients at one of the first specialist clinics set up, it is filled with helpful case studies and was written with the involvement of real Long Covid sufferers. The focus is on self-management with a simple, consistent message about improving symptoms.Each chapter takes a different issue in turn and offers clear, friendly guidance on key areas such as breathlessness, psychological aspects, brain fog, fatigue, returning to exercise and returning to work.Trade Reviewoffers the latest research on how to improve symptoms and help recovery * Woman's Own *Table of ContentsThe Contributors Introduction by Anton Pick Chapter 1: What Is Long Covid? by Emily Fraser and Helen Davies Chapter 2: Managing Fatigue by Rachael Rogers Chapter 3: Managing Breathlessness by Emma Tucker Chapter 4: Sleep And Long Covid by Chris Turnbull with Emily Fraser, Rachael Rogers and Helen Davies Chapter 5: Return To Physical Activity by Suleman Latif with Julia Newton and Chris Speers Chapter 6: Psychological Considerations by Daniel Zahl Chapter 7: Managing Loss Of Smell by Christine Kelly Chapter 8: Other Long Covid Symptoms by Anton Pick, Emily Jay, Lisa Burrows, Andrew Lewis and Rohan Wijesurendra Chapter 9: Return To Work by Ruth Tyerman and Rachael Rogers with Andy Tyerman Appendix 1: Reviewing Your Job Prior To Return To Work by Ruth Tyerman and Rachael Rogers with Andy Tyerman Appendix 2: Return To Work Plan by Ruth Tyerman and Rachael Rogers with Andy Tyerman Appendix 3: Investigations by Emily Fraser And Helen Davies References And Resources About The Contributors Acknowledgements Index

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Book SynopsisALWAYS HUNGRY? will be both a relief and a revelation to many who struggle with weight. We''re not getting fat because we''re overeating; we''re overeating because we''re getting fat. In other words, what makes us constantly hungry, overweight, and undernourished is not a lack of will power, but a biological reaction to our present-day diet and lifestyle. Our fat cells are hoarding the nutrients from the food we eat instead of releasing them into the bloodstream to be used, triggering a starvation response that sets us up for failure: if we eat more, we''ll gain weight; if we eat less, we''ll slow our metabolism down and (again) gain weight. HELP!ALWAYS HUNGRY shows us how to break out of this cycle that is keeping us overweight. It helps us to: - re-programme our fat cells - tame humger- boost our metabolism- lose weight In a clear, compassionate, and authoritative voice, Dr Ludwig debunks the calorie myth that losing weight is simply Trade ReviewDr David Ludwig has found a fresh angle on the battle of the bulge, arguing that we should stop cutting calories and ditch low-fat diets. * S Magazine, Sunday Express *Once in a generation a scientist comes along who tells a new story about why we are sick and how we can heal. Dr. David Ludwig is that scientist. ALWAYS HUNGRY? is a powerful book that breaks apart every myth about weight loss, and Explains for the first time why we get fat and why we are always hungry. If you want to end once and for all your struggles with weight, then read this book and follow its guidance. * Mark Hyman, MD and NEW YORK TIMES best-selling author of THE BLOOD SUGAR SOLUTION *David Ludwig is one of the very few voices of true authority in the world of obesity. This book goes to the heart of the underlying cause of weight gain -- being constantly hungry. If you care about your future health, then this is the one book you should read and pay careful attention to. * Dr. Barry Sears NEW YORK TIMES bestselling author of THE ZONE *ALWAYS HUNGRY? will cause a much needed seismic shift in the way we think about weight loss. Prepare to change your health for the better. * Andrew Weil, MD, founder and director of the Arizona Center for Integrative Medecine *ALWAYS HUNGRY? deftly explores the science underlying why we make our food choices. And this information, so well presented, is a game-changer. Dr. Ludwig's dietary plan lets you look upon food with passionate embrace as the fundamental key to changing your health destiny. * David Perlmutter, MD, NEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLING author of BRAIN MAKER. *Finally, an explanation for why so many people have failed in dieting, and a roadmap for how to improve metabolism, curb hunger, and lose weight successfully. Dr. Ludwig's book is not only instructive, it is life-transforming. * Francine Kaufman, MD, ex-President, American Diabetes Association, author of DIABESITY. *Dr. Ludwig explains why throwing out our calorie-counters and paying more attention to the quality of our diets can result in a healthier weight, and to more enjoyment from eating at the same time. This is a must-read for anyone who has struggled to maintain a healthy weight. * Professor Walter Willett, NEW YORK TIMES bestselling author of EAT, DRINK, AND BE HEALTHY. *Finally, after decades of portion control, counting calories, and low-fat diets, a weight loss book based on modern science. All calories are not created equal, and all diet books are not the same: ALWAYS HUNGRY? sets a new standard for successful, healthy weight loss. * Dariush Mozaffarian, MD DrPHD, Dean at Tufts Friedman School of Nutrition Science & Policy *Starving yourself and over-exercising makes you weak, not thin. Learn from a leading voice in nutrition how to strategically use food to permanently end cravings. You'll never worry about calories again. * Dave Asprey, NEW YORK TIMES bestselling author and founder of Bulletproof Coffee *In ALWAYS HUNGRY?, world renowned endocrinologist and researcher David Ludwig explains in clear, accessible language what has made Americans so fat, and what we can do to reverse the obesity epidemic for ourselves, our children and our nation. This is a must-read! * Arthur Agatston, MD, author of NEW YORK TIMES bestseller THE SOUTH BEACH DIET *David Ludwig's work is an inspiration. He clearly shows you can lose weight without being hungry by focusing on what you eat, not how much you eat. Read ALWAYS HUNGRY? if you want to lose weight without the struggle. * Louis Aronne, MD, ex-president of The Obesity Society, and author of CHANGE YOUR BIOLOGY DIET *This is NOT a diet book. Instead, it describes a way of eating that reprograms our fat cells to release excess fat for weight loss without hunger. Ludwig combines cutting-edge science and clinical experience into an achievable eating pattern that anyone could follow. * Janet King, PhD, chair of the 2005 USDA Dietary Guidelines Advisory committee. *David Ludwig is a leading thinker on nutrition and body wight control, and is one of the few who can harness the best of scientific information to help people in their everyday lives. This book is sound, helpful, and breaks new ground. * Professor Jennie Brand-Miller, University of Sydney, author of THE LOW GI HANDBOOK *Eating less and moving more is no longer the Holy Grail of weight reduction. Instead, nationally acclaimed obesity researcher Dr. David Ludwig is sending your fat cells to boot camp for retraining. Readers will reap the rewards of Dr. Ludwig's years of revolutionary research as he provides an easy, practical blueprint for achieving and sustaining an optimal, healthy body weight. * Pamela Peeke, MD, M.P.H, F.A.C.P, F.A.C.S and NEW YORK TIMES bestselling author of THE HUNGER FIX, BODY FOR LIFE FOR WOMEN and FIGHT FAT AFTER FORTY *

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Book Synopsis''If I were to recommend just one book to read on depression, it would be this'' SUNDAY INDEPENDENTA practical, four step programme to help you understand and cope with depression. As many as 1 in 4 British people have depression at any one time, and despite being so prevalent in our lives and communities, there is still lingering reluctance to talk about depression and its effects. In Depression: A practical guide, Dr Barry is determined to break the silence and provide practical advice to those suffering from depression as well as their families and friends. Dr Barry reveals a simple, four step programme to deal with depression, from beginning the journey, how to feel better, how to get better and how to stay well. He explores holistic approaches involving lifestyle as well as drug therapy, talk therapy (particularly CBT) and mindfulness.Previously published as Flagging Depression, this edition has been fully revised and Trade ReviewIf I were to recommend just one book to read on depression, it would be this. * SUNDAY INDEPENDENT *This is not just a book about depression or one which enhances knowledge about the topic; it is a practical guide to understanding and managing this complex area of mental distress. It is skillfully written in a caring, meaningful and supportive style, which reveals the significant professional background of Dr Barry in this field. * Irish College of Humanties and Applied Sciences *This is not just a book about depressionor one which enhances knowledge about the topic; it is a practicalguide to understanding and managing this complex area of mentaldistress. It is skillfully written in a caring, meaningful and supportivestyle, which reveals the significant professional background of DrBarry in this field. -- Maria Carmody, President * Irish College of Humanities & Applied Sciences *If I were to recommend just one book to read on depression, itwould be this. -- Carole Miriam Hunt * Sunday Independent *

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Book SynopsisA NEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLERThe inspiring story of a son and his dying mother, who form a 'book club' that brings them together as her life comes to a close.Trade ReviewWill Schwalbe gives us two love stories in one: That of his relationship with his dynamo of a mother as her horizons shrink, and that of their mutual devotion to the printed word, infinitely and insistently engaging. Tender and touching and beautifully done. * Stacy Schiff, Pulitzer Prize winning author of Cleopatra *I was so moved by this marvellous book. Schwalbe has done something extraordinary: made a personal journey public in the most engaging, funny and revealing way possible. It is a true meditation on what books can do. * Edmund de Waal, author of The Hare with Amber Eyes *A perfect book-club book about books and the community they create that also portrays the love between mother and son. * Library Journal *Will Schwalbe's brave and soulful elegy to his remarkable mother, his recollection of their sparklingly literate conversations, is a timely reminder that one exceptional person, or one exceptional book, can be a torch in the darkness. You'll turn the last page wishing you'd met Mary Anne Schwalbe, vowing to be worthy of her incandescent example - and promising yourself to read more. * J. R. Moehringer, author of The Tender Bar *At last a book that celebrates the role books play within our own story. Will Schwalbe has created a tender, moving and honest portrayal of the precious relationship between a mother and son - an ode to that beautiful thing called love. * Cecilia Ahern, author of PS, I Love You *A wonderful book about wonderful books and mothers and sons and the enduring braid between them. Like the printed volumes it celebrates, this story will stay with you long after the last page. * Mitch Albom, author of Tuesdays With Morrie and The Time Keeper *an astonishing, pertinent, and wonderfully welcome work. * Publishers Weekly starred review *An extraordinarily wise, witty, and quietly wrenching book about parental love, filial love, profound grief, and literature's great consolations. How wonderful to encounter a writer who combines erudition with great emotional honesty, and who isn't afraid of addressing life's most profound and baffling questions. * Douglas Kennedy, author of Leaving the World and The Pursuit of Happiness *a moving and inspiring story * Choice Magazine *This touching and insightful memoir about the slow process of dying will appeal to readers of Tuesdays With Morrie and The Last Lecture, but also to people who love delving into books and book discussions. Like Mary Anne, who reads the ending first, you know how this book is going to end, but while it is a story about death, it is mostly a celebration of life and of the way books can enrich it. * Booklist (starred review) *What self-respecting reader isn't a sucker for a great book about other great books? The End of Your Life Book Club is that much and more. * BookPage *a graceful, affecting testament to a mother and a life well lived. * Entertainment Weekly *Literature bridges generations in Will Schwalbe's thoughtful tribute to his late mother * Vogue.com *a tribute to a remarkable woman and an exemplary reader. * Salon *A truly poignant read . . . a moving tribute to a wonderful-sounding mum and the power of fiction. * Good Housekeeping *It helps of course if you are a book lover and can relate to the passion for reading, but even prolific readers will find that the book teaches them not only about life and death but about the power of a really good book to move you and peel off the onion skin layers of "what you already know" and reveal truths. * Curious Book Fans *a life-enhancing celebration of the power of books and reading, very much in the vein of Tuesdays with Morrie * Independent *

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Book SynopsisBlack Rainbow is the powerful first-person story of one woman''s struggle with depression and how she managed to recover from it through the power of poetry.In 1997, Oxford graduate, working mother and Times journalist Rachel Kelly went from feeling mildly anxious to being completely unable to function within the space of just three days. Prescribed antidepressants by her doctor, and supported by her husband and her family, Rachel slowly began to get better, but her anxiety levels remained high, and six years later, as a stay-at-home mother, she suffered a second collapse even worse than the first.Throughout both of Rachel''s periods of severe depression, the healing power of poetry became an integral part of her recovery. As someone who had always loved poetry, it became something for RachTrade ReviewIt's a book we should all read, especially women, and especially those of us who have, like me, had their own struggles with what Winston Churchill (another sufferer) called the Black Dog... Women, especially those with new babies, exhausted from pregnancy, sleepless nights and the sheer shock of motherhood, are often consumed with fear bordering on terror. That's what depression is, and if it applies to you or your daughter, take heart. Help is available. And it will help to read Rachel Kelly's Black Rainbow -- Judy Finnigan * Daily Mail *The memoir has the gripping immediacy of a novel and taught me much about depression that perhaps I should have known, but didn't. Its advice on diet, exercise, supplements and getting help will be invaluable for anyone who finds themselves barked at by the black dog. -- Bel Mooney * Daily Mail *

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Book SynopsisFacing the final test of faith, David Watson candidly shares his personal thoughts during his moving struggle with cancer: his doubts and fears but also his ability to trust in God and fear no evil.Trade ReviewFear No Evil is, quite simply, marvellous: poignant and radiant, matter-of-fact and sublime, modest and heroic. -- J. I. PackerA powerful blend of the personal and prophetic. * Church Times *He writes with all the immediacy of a man caught between hope and fear. * Baptist Times *

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Book SynopsisThoroughly updated based on the latest science, this empowering workbook gives you the skills to overcome obsessional thoughts and compulsive behaviors--and live a freer, happier life. Leading OCD specialist Dr. Jonathan Abramowitz presents a step-by-step program grounded in cognitive-behavioral therapy (CBT), the most effective treatment for the disorder. Vivid stories and numerous practical tools (which you can download and print for repeated use) help you: *Understand how OCD affects your mind and body. *Develop a customized plan for change. *Find relief from distressing intrusive thoughts. *Confront the situations you avoid--and discover a new sense of safety. *Break free of compulsive rituals. *Reduce anxiety and improve your relationships. The second edition is revised throughout with cutting-edge strategies for coping with unwanted thoughts that can't be eliminated completely, plus new learning techniques drawn from brain research. Ready toTrade Review"Winning your life back from OCD requires a trustworthy plan and sturdy support, and that’s just what you’ll get from the second edition of this workbook. You can rely on the guidance of Dr. Abramowitz, one of the world’s foremost authorities on this disorder. You will learn simple and effective tactics to counter the moves of OCD so that you can achieve a new level of freedom."--Reid Wilson, PhD, author of Stopping the Noise in Your Head "This book was the best tool we had when our adolescent son was fighting his OCD. We quickly realized OCD does not just happen to the individual, but affects the entire family. We needed to learn and follow an evidence-based treatment plan. Dr. Abramowitz outlines each step in a clear, concise way. The chapter on 'Putting It All Together' was particularly helpful. Dr. Abramowitz helps you create a 'battle plan' that is the key to winning the war."--Kim V., Jacksonville, Florida "The first edition was a masterpiece, and the second edition is even better. Dr. Abramowitz provides a framework for battling OCD that incorporates recent research and clinical advances. This book can help you overcome obsessions and compulsions and live the life you desire."--Eric A. Storch, PhD, coeditor of Understanding OCD “Hard to believe, but Dr. Abramowitz has improved on his excellent workbook in this terrific new edition. He explains complex issues in easy-to-understand language. All the steps to managing OCD are here."--Bradley C. Riemann, PhD, Clinical Director, OCD Center, Rogers Behavioral Health, Oconomowoc, Wisconsin -Table of ContentsIntroduction I. Getting to Know OCD 1. OCD 101: Learning about the Symptoms, Causes, and Treatments 2. Analyzing Your Own OCD Symptoms 3. Understanding How OCD Works II. Getting Ready 4. Customizing Your Treatment Plan 5. Strengthening Your Resolve to Move Forward III. Your Treatment ProgramBefore You Begin 6. Challenging OCD at Its Foundation: Thinking Errors 7. Tackling Avoidance Behavior with Situational Exposure 8. Confronting Obsessional Thoughts, Doubts, and Images 9. Defying Your Compulsive UrgesPutting It All Together 10. Ending Your Program and Staying Well Resources

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Book Synopsis''Cognitive behaviour therapy appears to be an effective and acceptable treatment for adult out-patients with CFS. Its sufferers deserve . . . to be more aware of the potential of this therapy to bring lasting functional benefit.''Cochrane ReviewThis valuable self-help guide offers ways of improving long-lasting fatigue associated with a range of long-term conditions including chronic fatigue syndrome. Using recognised techniques, cognitive behavioural therapy (CBT) helps to change coping strategies. The approach described helps people break the vicious circle of fatigue and for many results in a reduction in symptoms and disability. This fully updated new edition provides:Guidance on how to improve sleepPractical strategies for balancing activity and restTips on setting and working towards targets that would improve your lifeStep-by-step advice on dealing with blocks to recoveryTools for coping with worry and stressWays Trade ReviewProvides an excellent overview of how best the complexities of CFS may be understood. - The PsychologistCognitive Behavioural Therapy appears to be an effective and acceptable treatment for adult out-patients with CFS. Its sufferers deserve . . . to be more aware of the potential of this therapy to bring lasting functional benefit. - Cochrane Review

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