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Book SynopsisThis is a love story from start to finish, Irene and Rachael's. Based on the diaries of Rachael Dixey who looked after her civil partner Irene after she developed early onset Alzheimer's disease, the book opens with the lines: Irene, Alzheimer's and me - Alzheimer's came between us. It does that, drives you and the love of your life apart, going your separate ways because you cannot follow. That's the story really, that's it. The end. But it is also the beginning of the story, which shows how life can still be lived despite losing a life partner to dementia, and how to cope emotionally and practically with a disease that robs you of your loved one a thousand times before they die. The story charts the daily decline and inexorable loss of Irene to dementia. With the dramatic deterioration in Irene's health Rachael turns from lover and soul mate to career and, finally, single woman. Eventually, no longer able to cope with Irene at home, she makes the agonizing decision to allow Irene to be put in a care home. There she spent her last six years. When she died aged 66, the couple had spent half their life together.This book is a powerful and moving account of the progression of dementia, and raises serious questions about how our society cares for those who develop the disease, especially at a young age and in the gay, lesbian community. It also deals with loss and grief, during the illness and afterwards. Their memoir will be invaluable for anyone affected by dementia, those working in mental health and those caring for a loved one with a life-changing and incurable illness. Our Dementia Diary tells with brutal honesty of love, loss and life with Alzheimer's and opens up discussion of how dementia can be handled better."

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Book SynopsisWhere does the body end and the mind begin? Two texts run parallel: on one side the verbatim transcript of a cancer diagnosis, and on the other side fragments of the writer's past and present, catching on the future.

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Book SynopsisThis book is not about the past, which has gone. Or the future, which is uncertain. But it is for those who want to improve the lives of people with dementia and themselves in the Here and Now. The book is not written by an expert but by a man seeking to find new approaches concerning dementia who wishes to share his discoveries. Killick steers clear of any sort of medical terminology and instead nurtures the often neglected aspects of dementia, thereby reinforcing to the reader that these are of no lesser importance. In recognition that we are all in this together, Killick gives equal prominence to quotations from, and conversations with, people with dementia and their carers.Trade ReviewHugely influential. THE JOURNAL OF DEMENTIA CARE His vast experience and wisdom is distilled into this small book. THE JOURNAL OF DEMENTIA CARE Tell succinctly and compellingly the other side of the story of dementia. THE JOURNAL OF DEMENTIA CARE Brilliant book. THE JOURNAL OF DEMENTIA CARE, Nov/Dec 2013

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Book Synopsis"Insightful and profound." - Dr James R Doty. When Dr Mary Gunn was diagnosed with cancer, her first reaction was fear, and to fight the disease aggressively for the sake of not only herself but her young children and husband. But when it came back - and turned out to be incurable - she knew that she couldn't live the rest of her life in fear. Mary embraced a new approach to life: to accept all the joy and sorrow, safety and danger, certainty and unpredictability...in essence, to live freely. In our uncertain times, when it's difficult not to feel the fear, Dr Mary Gunn's remarkable memoir offers mindfulness tools for resilience, and shows how we can all use acceptance, compassion and love to live courageously, magnificently. Backed up by many years of experience as both a doctor and a patient, her story will inspire you to let go of fear, love life and live well.Trade Review“[Well] will surely be helpful to anybody with a serious illness or, indeed, anybody affected by chronic fear.” Richard Smith, British Medical Journal; “An insightful, compassionate account of living WELL in the shadow of death; a book for everyone by an inspiring woman.” Professor Liz Grant, Director of the Global Health Academy, University of Edinburgh; “A poignant yet heart-warming account of a journey – at times over very challenging terrain – told with honesty, humour, and wisdom … Profound, selfless, and uplifting, this book … [is] not only a must-read for doctors and health care professionals, [but] for anyone who wants to live well.” Stewart Mercer, Professor of Primary Care Research, University of Glasgow; “A very personal story … [Gunn] shares her transformation from fear to connection and joy and gives insight into how each of us can do so as well. Insightful and profound.” James R. Doty, M.D., Professor of Neurosurgery, Director, Center for Compassion and Altruism Research and Education, Stanford University; “I am very glad to have met such a strong and positive person who has always been eager and willing to take whatever positive advice I have been able to give. Mary’s strongly positive mind has given her the ability to deal with the difficulties of ongoing sickness with calm and joy. I am quite sure that her book will give inspiration and encouragement to many.” Lama Yeshe Rinpoche, Abbot of Samye Ling Tibetan Buddhist monastery, Eskdalemuir; “Reading a person’s story of living with cancer for more than twenty years, you expect sadness and frustration – but Well is testimony to the fact that another response is possible. … There are other ways to live when faced with adversity, of any nature, and this book is a gentle guide, with humanity shining through.” Iona Jones, Medical student (Glasgow); “This book is valuable for anyone from cancer patient to healthcare professional or someone looking to escape fear and find meaning in life.” Rosie Morrison, Marie Curie hospice nurse; “Beautifully written, sensitive, and totally captivating … full of good sense, and very supportive to anyone going through bad times.” Dr Dorothy Logie, founder Scottish Borders Africa Aids Group; "What is most special about this book is that its subject matter is wider and deeper than the usual books about cancer. To me 'Well' is about being alive, and about how to accept the inevitability of dying, some day. Mary shares her insights generously and wisely and her book has helped me be clearer and braver in finding my own path beyond cancer." Emma Parker

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Book SynopsisWhat is it like to suffer from depression? As Li Lanni writes, it's worse than cancer. A child of China's Cultural Revolution, Li Lanni has always persevered through hardship. Despite her many health struggles, including cancer, Lanni went through life with a smile on her face--until she was diagnosed with depression in 2003. This powerful memoir, told in part through diary entries written soon after her diagnosis, follows the extraordinary story of her life, from her upbringing on communist military bases to her coming of age in the high-pressure, freewheeling commercial centre of Shenzhen. At once deeply personal and profoundly universal, this story of cancer and mental illness captures the life and times of a generation struggling for health and happiness in a rapidly changing China.

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Book SynopsisMental health problems affect both men and women, in fact, every one in four of us. However, it has been widely accepted for some time that men are much less likely to seek help from a doctor or mental health specialist, as they traditionally expect themselves to be competitive and successful, tough and self-reliant and can find it difficult to admit that they are feeling fragile and vulnerable. This book aims to build on the current progressive movement by supporting men and those that care about them - be that a partner, friend, family member or colleague - by providing insight, advice, and tips on what can be done at a very practical level to make men's mental health much more positive.

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Book SynopsisSo far as we are aware, there has never been a book before with this title or aim. This may be because no-one has been foolhardy enough to attempt one! And it is true that this is a story in mid-flow, even perhaps still near the beginning. But the subject is so complex, and surrounded with so many misconceptions that, even in a truncated form, it needs to be told. John Killick has chosen a simple but effective format. Each of the nine main chapters focuses on an individual or individuals (twelve in number) who, in his view, have made significant contributions to our knowledge. The message is one of hope. Although the medical model has yielded little in the way of advances, that is not true of psychosocial initiatives. This little book tells the hidden story of positive approaches, and those who have devoted their lives to finding alternative creative solutions to one of today’s great challenges. If your life is at all touched by dementia, you should be reading it.Trade ReviewThis lively book will open doors to what we do know, providing immediately available insights to the casual reader and references to the sources for those who wish to dig deeper. PROF. RICHARD FLEMING PRAISE FOR DEMENTIA POSITIVE Hugely influential. THE JOURNAL OF DEMENTIA CARE His vast experience and wisdom is distilled into this small book. THE JOURNAL OF DEMENTIA CARE Tells succinctly and compellingly the other side of the story of dementia. THE JOURNAL OF DEMENTIA CARE A must-read as a step towards making life better for people with dementia. DR SANDRA DAVIS, GERONTOLOGIST This book is exceptional… it says exactly what I think and try to say. KEITH OLIVER, PERSON WITH DEMENTIA

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Book SynopsisThe day after losing his job, Ricky suffered a catastrophic stroke aged just 38. Unconscious, he was wheeled into hospital with girlfriend Beth by his side. This is the story of their love, his recovery and their return home.Trade Review ‘Written with charm and self-deprecating humour, and without an ounce of self-pity, this is a very clear-eyed and weirdly entertaining account.’ * The Big Issue *‘The 44-year-old’s book, Stroke, has an undercurrent of sadness and fear. But it is devilishly funny and an insight into the topsy-turvy world inhabited by a man whose “brain is broken”.’ * The Daily Record *‘An inspirational story... It is told with both sadness and humour. It has lessons for all people who care for those with a stroke, and has a fascinating, and unexpected, ending.’‘No memoir about a major neurological injury should be this funny. As much a narrative about navigating adulthood and everything that comes with it as it is about recovery, locating illness and everything that comes with it in a painfully real context that should be required reading for anyone who has ever been a patient or a partner.’‘By turns funny, philosophical, and morbidly fascinating, Stroke is a wryly humourous meditation on love, home, memory, the strangeness of life and, if we are lucky, the miracle of second chances. ’‘Stroke is a brilliant memoir. Written with searing honesty, literary panache and, most importantly, a hefty dose of humour, this is a great book about a difficult subject matter.’‘Witty and eye-opening, it’s delightful to see a memoir focusing on such a heavy subject (that’s in need of renewed, heightened awareness) in a light-hearted, accessible way.’‘A worthy read and is most eloquently written. Few will end this book without being moved by its contents and without an incredible admiration for this extraordinary individual.’ * Undiscovered Scotland *

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Book SynopsisThe Strange Egg is a luminous gothic prose poem that delves into the mythopoeic to express injustice at the hands of abusive medical systems. A woman is faced, month after month, with the birth of a strange egg. Her doctor asks that she take notes on her symptoms, documenting black blood clots as big as pennies, winking stars in her eyes, and relentless pain. As the woman waits for aid from her doctor, she begins to have strange premonitions of what will be done to her body. The egg, meanwhile, is watchful and demanding. Impatient. Kirstie Millar’s The Strange Egg is as gorgeous as it is horrifying. Highly original, it challenges long-held beliefs that people of marginalised genders are unreliable and irrational witnesses to our own bodies.

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Book SynopsisFrom covering the front lines of the Gulf War to investigating Colombian drug lords to living with freedom fighters in the mountains of Afghanistan, war correspondent Brad Willis was accustomed to risk. But when mortal danger came, it was from an unexpected direction. At the pinnacle of his career, a broken back and failed surgery left Willis permanently disabled and condemned to life in a body brace. Then came a diagnosis of terminal, stage IV throat cancer. At his 50th birthday party, friends gathered around Willis, who was crippled, almost mute, depressed, strung out on narcotic medications, and dying. Halfway through the celebration Willis realized the party's true purpose--his friends were there to say goodbye. Everyone knew Willis was on his way out...everyone except his 2-year-old son, who urged, "Get up, Daddy!" His son's words ringing in his ears, Willis chose to abandon Western medicine and embrace the most esoteric practices of Yoga to heal his body, mind, and soul--ridding himself of cancer and fully restoring his back. As a symbol of his journey, he took the spiritual name Bhava Ram, which stands for "Living from the Heart." Warrior Pose is an adventure chronicling some of the most momentous events of our time through a journalist's eyes, an unforgettable story about the power of love between father and son, and a transformational journey of self-healing, inner peace, and wholeness.Trade Review"Warrior Pose is Indiana Jones merged with Gautama Buddha, a miraculous affirmation of the power of self-healing, a war story, a love story, and a spiritual journey of epic proportion. It is your story, my story, the human story ... writ large." --Dr. Emmett Miller, Pioneer of Mind-Body Medicine "Bhava Ram leads us on an amazing life journey of courage, passion, hope, despair, and never-die spirit. His war stories, tender moments with his son, and transformative lifestyle are beacons of light for everyone seeking to find their path of well-being. " --Dr. Suhas G. Kshirsagar, Director of Ayurvedic Healing, California Integrative Medicine "Warrior Pose not only takes us on an amazing journey through war zones and global crises, it leads us on an inner journey of profound self healing and personal transformation that reminds us all of our own potential to access our inner power and live our truth." --Felicia Tomasko, Editor-in-Chief, LA Yoga Magazine "Whoever you are, whatever your challenges, this text is a treasure that can lead you into a new understanding about your life and how to live it fully." --Rebecca Tolin, Journalist "This book is a bright beacon of practical wisdom and guidance, inspiring us to reach for greatness and reminding us that we each posses an amazing capacity to achieve a more healthy and joyful life as well as our most heartfelt dreams. Read it and you too will be emboldened to soar." --Rod Stryker, Para Yoga "Remarkable recoveries and miraculous healings of incurable cancers ... Brad Willis has written the most exciting, original, and vividly relevant book yet on this topic. Its concise, hard-hitting prose makes a page turner about the shockingly grim world behind the nightly news as revealed to a top television reporter." --Candace Pert, PhD, Chief Scientific Officer, RAPID Laboratories, Inc.; author, Everything You Need to Know to Feel Go(o)d and Molecules of Emotion: The Scientific Basis Behind Mind-Body Medicine "Warrior Pose is riveting, beautiful, informative, inspiring, compelling, honest, and so very stirring to my heart strings. I'm recommending it to everyone. And I will be putting it on my reading list for my next semester's class on the History of Yoga. It feels like The Autobiography of a (Modern) Yogi..." --Marcy Braverman Goldstein, founder of Sanskrit Revolution "An often engrossing and uplifting story, well written, that conveys his struggle to break free of the prison of pain." --ForeWord Reviews

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Book SynopsisUnable to find imagery that was relatable and authentic about a young family navigating cancer, photographers Anna and Jordan Rathkopf turned the camera on each other and themselves after Anna''s diagnosis at the age of 37 with an aggressive form of breast cancer. HER2 is an ongoing visual conversation told through the utterly unique dual perspective of the experience as a husband- and-wife team, showing both the ways in which there is a deep bond in shared survival while also highlighting their parallel, isolated traumas amidst layers of grief and joy.The Rathkopfs'' project includes intimate photographs taken at home, in hospital settings, and with their son, providing a raw look at how a chronic serious diagnosis impacts every aspect of life - relationships, parenting, marriage, work and childhood. These images offer a fuller picture of the emotional and daily realities of illness, from the perspective of the diagnosed, the caregiver and the chi

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Book SynopsisDas Handbuch nimmt eine Standortbestimmung gegenwärtiger Seelsorge im Krankenhaus vor. Dargestellt werden Zielsetzungen, Konzepte und Arbeitsweisen der Seelsorge in der medizinisch-ökonomischen Institution Krankenhaus - aus Sicht von praktizierenden Seelsorgerinnen, Supervisoren, in der Aus- und Fortbildung Tätigen ebenso wie Forschenden und Lehrenden aus Theologie, zentralen Bezugswissenschaften sowie aus Leitungs- und Trägerperspektive. Es bietet sowohl einen Überblick ëber Praxis und Theorie aktueller Krankenhausseelsorge als auch vertiefte Einblicke in konkrete Kontexte und Situationen.Das Buch schließt dabei an das Konzept der vorherigen Auflagen von Michael Klessmann an: Es geht um die Bedeutung der Seelsorge fër Patienten und Patientinnen, fër deren Bewältigung von Krankheit, Leiden und Sterben, aber auch um ihre Bedeutung fër das Personal des Krankenhauses und die Institution insgesamt. Schwerpunkte bilden dabei exemplarische Arbeitsfelder auf der einen sowie Krankenhausseelsorge als kirchliches Handeln auf der anderen Seite. Das Buch nimmt aktuelle Entwicklungen und Veränderungen in Kirche und Gesellschaft, Gesundheitswesen und Gesundheitswissenschaften, Praktischer Theologie sowie Seelsorgetheorie auf. Traugott Roser bietet damit all jenen Klärung und Orientierung, die sich das erste Mal mit den Eigenheiten seelsorgerlicher Praxis in klinischen Einrichtungen befassen, ebenso wie denjenigen, die mitten in der beruflichen Praxis stehen, und nicht zuletzt Verantwortliche in Kirche und Gesundheitswesen.

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Book SynopsisDieser Ratgeber ist ein hilfreicher Begleiter für alle, die eine Gelenksersatzoperation an der Hüfte oder am Knie vor sich haben oder bereits eine Hüft- oder Knieprothese tragen. Sie können mit einfachen Maßnahmen und Übungen selbst dazu beitragen, dass der Eingriff Ihnen optimal nützt und Ihre Lebensqualität und Leistungsfähigkeit wieder hergestellt werden. Verständlich und ohne Umschweife erfahren Sie das Wichtigste über die Arthrose, die Gelenkersatzoperation und die anschließende Rehabilitation. Sie lernen, warum körperliche Bewegung und Fitness nach der Operation so wichtig sind. Anhand von kurzen Videoclips und zahlreichen Fotos demonstriert dieses Buch, welche Aktivitäten aus Alltag und Freizeit Sie als Hüft- oder Knieprothesenträger auf welche Weise ausführen können und gibt Tipps für jedes Alter u.a. zu Ernährung, Sport und Sexualität.Table of Contents1 Neue Hüfte, neues Knie – Was Sie grundlegend wissen sollten.- 2 Die Operation – Wie sie durchgeführt wird und welche Varianten es gibt.- 3 Ernährung – Worauf Sie achten sollten und was die Heilung unterstützt.- 4 Die Rehabilitation – Wie Sie wieder fit und aktiv werden.- 5 Körperliche Aktivität, Fitness und Gesundheit – Wie Sie diese positiv beeinflussen können.- 6 Sportlich aktiv mit einer Hüft- oder Knieprothese – Was Sie beachten sollten.- Anhang: Verwendete Literatur.- Glossar wichtiger Fachbegriffe.- Häufig gestellte Fragen.- Praktische Adressen

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Book SynopsisTrade Review"Poetically weaving her own experiences as a deaf person into a history of hearing loss, Virdi makes a compelling argument that deafness is as much a cultural construct as it is a physical phenomenon. Rigorously researched and eminently readable, Hearing Happiness is packed with historical gems that will fascinate both academic and lay audiences."--Lindsey Fitzharris, author of 'The Butchering Art'

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Book SynopsisTrade Review"Rethinking Hypothyroidism . . . offers an accessible overview of the treatment of hypothyroidism, and makes the case that the current approach is failing many patients. . . . Bianco's book goes to exhaustive lengths to help readers understand why some recommendations in the clinical guidelines are flawed; it details the history of the clinical characterization and treatment of hypothyroidism, starting with Napoleon Bonaparte and leading all the way up to the present; and provides scientific evidence supporting the claims and complaints of millions of patients over the past fifty years." * Endocrine News *"A landmark book [that] offers comprehensive hypothyroidism information for all. . . . Importantly, this book is not a textbook, rather it is a source meant for patients, patient advocates, and physicians. . . . I will encourage my patients to read this book, and I wouldn’t be surprised if patients start asking their clinicians about its text." -- Elizabeth A. McAninch, Stanford University Medical Center * Clinical Thyroidology *“Bianco explains why treating hypothyroidism isn’t always as simple as it seems. . . . About 15 to 20 percent [of patients] continue to suffer despite treatment. Some feel infuriated when the doctor tells them that their normal TSH levels mean they are fine. They don’t feel fine. They still feel exhausted, confused, and miserable. Researchers, including Bianco, have begun to recognize that people who do not convert T4 to T3 efficiently may suffer from residual symptoms of hypothyroidism. . . . For too long, patients have heard that their residual symptoms are psychological in nature." -- Terry Graedon * People's Pharmacy *"A former president of the American Thyroid Association and a consultant to pharmaceutical companies, Bianco’s a longtime member of the medical establishment, so it was a surprise to find that this book—a combination of detailed medical science history, patient user manual, and professional memoir—is unflinching in its analysis of why hypothyroidism now needs to be rethunk." -- Deanna Isaacs * Chicago Reader *"This book, released recently, has been highly anticipated and celebrated in the thyroid world. Rethinking Hypothyroidism: Why Treatment Must Change and What Patients Can Do looks to address why the standard treatment for hypothyroidism, T4-only synthetics, is letting many thyroid patients down, as well as why using the TSH test alone is contributing to this issue. Bianco calls for change, as a traditionally trained doctor who sees ‘the error of his ways’ and now promotes the use of more comprehensive thyroid testing as well as a wider range of treatment options. . . . It is a very informative book and confirmed what a lot of us are already feeling, but coming from a doctor in the thyroid field, it feels very refreshing and I do think it’s a valuable book. Many thyroid patients appreciate that a doctor has announced 'We may have got thyroid treatment wrong' with this book." -- Rachel Hill * Invisible Hypothyroidism *"The book is important because it is based on solid documentation and emphasizes that it is necessary to actively listen to the patient and recognize their symptoms. Take the book to your doctor and let him read it (or keep it!). It is a good starting point for a renewed review of your medical history." * stofskiftesygdom.dk *"Written by one of the leading experts on the topic, this book is a must-read for both healthcare providers and patients who struggle with hypothyroidism. Dr. Antonio C. Bianco is a clinician-translational scientist who has established his career exploring the pros and cons of different thyroid hormone replacement options. In this work, he provides his unique perspective on the diagnosis and management of hypothyroidism, toward the goal of improving the health of those with one of the most common chronic medical conditions globally." -- Angela M. Leung, MD, Division of Endocrinology, Diabetes, and Metabolism, University of California, Los Angeles, David Geffen School of Medicine“Rethinking Hypothyroidism validates what many patients knew, but the science was not confirming before. It will open the door for all to consider alternate treatments.” -- Philip James, patient advocate, creator and host of "Doctor Thyroid"“A true ‘whodunit’—a famous scientist discovers we have it all wrong and offers a primer on the contrarian thinking at the heart of scientific discovery.” -- David A. Ansell, MD, author of "The Death Gap: How Inequality Kills"“Dr. Bianco reviews the replacement treatment of hypothyroidism in a historical perspective. The book is superbly written. . . . The review of the literature as well as of documents of, and personal participation in, the debate give the arguments a solid foundation. . . . In trying to explain the need of adding T3 to the treatment of some patients, Dr. Bianco invokes state-of-the-art science, to a good part of which he has made outstanding contributions. Rethinking Hypothyroidism is a book that should be on the bookshelf of every clinical endocrinologist, as well as physician-scientists specialized in the thyroid, and concerned patients.” -- J. Enrique Silva, MD, FACPTable of ContentsPreface Introduction Part One: The Crisis 1: Treatments and Controversies 2: Pharmaceutical Companies and Their Influence 3: Dogmas and Guidelines Part Two: The Science 4: How the Thyroid Gland and Its Hormones Work 5: How T4 Transforms into T3 Part Three: The History 6: Nature’s Cures 7: Pioneering a Purer Treatment 8: Dangers of Untested Treatments Part Four: The Patients 9: Those Left Behind 10: TSH Isn’t a Magic Bullet 11: Missing Clues and T3 12: There Is More to Hypothyroidism Than Just Low T3 Levels Part Five: The Treatments 13: Understanding Combination Therapy 14: Embracing Options 15: The Promising Future Epilogue Acknowledgments Notes Index

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Book SynopsisTrade Review"An Epidemic of Uncertainty is dense and thorough in its engagement with the TLT study, interspersed with detailed ethnographic vignettes that give stories, names, and weight to the vast data collected and examined." * The Lancet *"The philosophy and history of mathematical probability and its applications have recently, and very evocatively, described it as ‘the taming of chance’. Trinitapoli reminds us that this is certainly not the case. The calculus of risk, however impressive its achievements, cannot dispel the uncertainty of life events as people actually experience them. In the course of her analysis, she builds a simple and powerful explanatory framework attentive not only to the findings of her own superb ethnography, but to other demographers’, anthropologists’, and sociologists’, contributions." -- Philip Kreager, Somerville College, Oxford University"Trinitapoli, with her storytelling, has successfully opened a window for the reader to look into village life in Balaka district in Malawi, and she has at the same time, addressed demographic phenomena of fertility, migration, and mortality in a context of rapidly changing local HIV epidemic. The sensitive and accurate portrayal of village life and its chatter, interwoven with uncertainty in decision-making over partnerships, parenthood, and divorce has given me a fresh perspective on how I will read HIV and demographic statistics in the future." -- Nyovani Madise, Director of Research and Sustainable Development Policies and Head of the Malawi office of the African Institute for Development Policy"An Epidemic of Uncertainty is a multicourse gourmet meal for demographers. It is a book to settle into, chew on, and ruminate over with good friends. Empirically dense, theoretically rich, and analytically smart, the book moves the reader effortlessly between sophisticated quantitative analyses and everyday village and town life in and around Balaka, Malawi. And it brings demography, in all its interdisciplinary and conceptual splendor, to bear on the new subfield, Jenny Trinitapoli, the book's author, wants to usher in: Uncertainty Demography." -- Sanyu A. Mojola * Population and Development Review *Table of ContentsList of Abbreviations 1 Introduction: Surveying the Shadows of Uncertainty 2 Ten Years in Balaka: The Excellent and Imperfect Data of Longitudinal Studies 3 Uncertainty Demography 4 The Scope of HIV Uncertainty 5 HIV Uncertainty and the Limits of Testing 6 Relationship Uncertainty and Marriage Instability 7 Call the Ankhoswe 8 Ultimate Uncertainties and the Mortality Landscape 9 Conclusion: Varieties of Uncertainty in Balaka Acknowledgments Appendix: Mortality Trends in Malawi, 1990–2020 Glossary of Chichewa and Technical Terms Notes References Index

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Book SynopsisOffers insight and comfort to individuals caring for a loved one and is useful for health care professionals. This book describes how the illness career and social meaning of cancer, dementia, HIV/AIDS, mental illness, and chemical dependence affect the caregiving experience. It provides a bibliography of various memoirs.Trade ReviewReadable and well researched... The Caregiver's Tale: Loss and Renewal in Memoirs of Family Life is a useful book. -- Delese Wear, PhD Journal of the American Medical Association A unique and useful contribution to the knowledge of the family caregiver experience... A useful educational tool. -- Nicole A. Graves Journal of Marriage and Family A unique and valuable contribution to the social work literature and offers a deeply human view of... of caregiving. -- Michelle Estile The New Social Worker Online

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Book SynopsisThis book traces the evolution of our understanding of the heart from the dawn of civilization to the present. Vincent M. Figueredo—an accomplished cardiologist and expert on the history of the human heart—explores the role and significance of the heart in art, culture, religion, philosophy, and science across time and place.Trade ReviewVincent Figueredo helps us to understand the heart as a cultural symbol, biological miracle, and central theme in human history. A tour-de-force of scholarship and storytelling, The Curious History of the Heart is a great read and an important one. -- Daniel Weiss, president and CEO, Metropolitan Museum of ArtWhat a wonderful reading experience. This book takes you on a fascinating historical journey of heart; from first being considered the vessel of our soul, to being a simple pump, to perhaps the heart is a bit of both. A must read to stimulate your brain and warm your heart. -- Ted W. Love, president and CEO, Global Blood TherapeuticsAs a cardiologist, I know the heart inside and out. However, I learned even more about this amazing organ by reading my colleague’s book. You will, also! -- Thad F. Waites, chairman, Mississippi State Board of HealthFor those compelled by the mysteries of the human heart, Vincent Figueredo has written the definitive guide and done so with diligence and panache, teaching us about the heart’s place in history, literature, music and science. Figueredo is a renowned cardiologist, but he’s an equally gifted storyteller. The Curious History of the Heart is a gem. -- Tom Barbash, New York Times bestselling author of On Top of the World and The Dakota WintersProvocative and broad in scope, this offers much food for thought. * Publishers Weekly *The Curious History of the Heart tops the nonfiction list in Book Riot's May 2023 round up of exciting titles. * Book Riot newsletter *The title is accurate: understanding of the heart from early civilization to the present has indeed followed a “curious” path, and the book provides, through its short descriptions of events enabling the current understanding, a lighthearted tour of culture and science interactions through time. Recommended. * Choice Reviews, American Library Association (ALA) *Overall, The Curious History of the Heart was an educational and entertaining read that blended history with science in ways that kept me engaged throughout the entire book. Highly recommended if you’re interested in history or medicine or both. * For the Novel Lovers blog *Table of ContentsIntroductionPart I: The Ancient Heart1. The Heart Means Life2. Heart and Soul3. The Heart and God4. An Emotional Heart 5. Ancient Understanding of the Physical Heart6. Ancient Heart DiseasePart II: The Heart Goes Into the Darkness and Comes Out in the Light7. The Dark Ages8. The Islamic Golden Age9. The Viking Cold Hjarta10. American Heart Sacrifice11. The Heart Renaissance12. Hither and ThitherPart III: heART13. The Heart in Art14. The Heart in Literature15. The Heart in Music16. Heart RitualsPart IV: Heart 10117. The Pump18. Heart Anatomy19. Heart Sounds20. The Color of Blood21. The Heart’s Electrical System22. What Is an EKG?23. What Is Blood Pressure?24. What Is Heart Failure?25. What Is “Having a Coronary”26. Sex, Race, and Ethnicity in Heart Disease27. Sudden Death of an Athlete28. The Word “Heart”Part V: The Modern Heart29. Enlightenment and the Age of Revolution30. The Twentieth Century and Heart Disease31. Aspirin32. The Twentieth Century and Heart Surgery33. The Heart Now34. Broken Heart Syndrome35. The Heart-Brain Connection36. The Future HeartAfterwordAcknowledgmentsNotesBibliographyFurther ReadingIndex

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Book SynopsisTrade ReviewAward of Superior Achievement, Illinois State Historical Society (ISHS), 2013."Mary Lincoln's Insanity Case makes a valuable contribution to the story of Mrs. Lincoln and her son Robert. This volume will enable scholars and students to write about Lincoln and his family with ever greater authority." --Michael Burlingame, author of Abraham Lincoln: A Life "This book is the first to capture and provide in one resource all of the documentation relevant to Mary Lincoln's long-controversial insanity trial and treatment. Jason Emerson distils the full body of evidentiary material into an easily accessible chronology. An essential reference for anyone interested in the subject."--Harold Holzer, author of Father Abraham: Lincoln and His Sons “An impressive array of material, arranged chronologically, stemming from the insanity trial, including private correspondence, progress reports from Lincoln's attending physician at the Bellevue Place Sanitarium, newspaper articles, diaries, and interviews. This is an essential resource for anyone interested in the Lincoln family.”--Register of the Kentucky Historical Society

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Book Synopsis This book proposes a critique of mainstream ethics in dementia care. It provides a new way of understanding dementia by viewing it, not solely through a medical lens, but also as a social experience. The book provides an immersive, person-focused exploration of the disease through interviews and observational excerpts. Trade ReviewForgetting Items is in the upper echelons of social dementia research and deserves substantial positive attention for an entertaining and revelatory contribution to the field. * Symbolic Interaction *Table of ContentsAcknowledgmentsIntroductionChapter One: The Organization of Repairing ExchangesChapter Two: Losing CredibilityChapter Three: The Deference IndustryChapter Four: Reconstituting PeopleConclusionNotes

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Book Synopsis This book proposes a critique of mainstream ethics in dementia care. It provides a new way of understanding dementia by viewing it, not solely through a medical lens, but also as a social experience. The book provides an immersive, person-focused exploration of the disease through interviews and observational excerpts. Trade ReviewForgetting Items is in the upper echelons of social dementia research and deserves substantial positive attention for an entertaining and revelatory contribution to the field. * Symbolic Interaction *Table of ContentsAcknowledgmentsIntroductionChapter One: The Organization of Repairing ExchangesChapter Two: Losing CredibilityChapter Three: The Deference IndustryChapter Four: Reconstituting PeopleConclusionNotes

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Book SynopsisPeople with severe sleep apnea may struggle for breath all through the night, not breathing for as long as 90 seconds at a time during their sleep. Peretz Lavie, an expert in sleep research, here provides an accessible discussion of the history, physiology, and risk factors of sleep apnea.Trade Review"In this engaging and historically rich book, we discover the prevalence of sleep apnea, its ability to disrupt our everday lives, and its key role as a major risk factor for hypertension, heart disease, and other degenerative conditions. The book also provides a comprehensive road map to overcoming this pervasive problem." Ray Kurzweil, author of The Age of Spiritual Machines and recipient of the National Medal of Technology

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Book SynopsisGluten-Free recipes which maximise flavour, texture and taste.

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Book SynopsisBest-selling author Pia de Jong’s vivid memoir about her daughter’s battle with leukaemia and the startling decision that led to her recovery.Trade Review"... her prose is vibrant and precise..." -- Times Literary Supplement

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Book SynopsisExercises and strategies for long-term emotional well-being in the face of physical difficulties.

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Book SynopsisEasy-to-understand science-based strategies to maximise your brain’s potential.

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Book SynopsisIncludes a wide range of pain-alleviating exercises to practise at home Covers every aspect of back and neck pain Relieve pain now and avoid problems in the future with this comprehensive guide covering everything you need to know to treat your back and neck pain. Packed with expert advice on the common causes of pain and the various treatment options available - from conventional medicine to popular alternative methods - this patient-friendly guide helps you to decide what suits your situation best and safely alleviate pain yourself. Discover how to * Understand and manage the causes of back and neck pain * Choose a treatment plan that suits you * Prevent pain in the future * Be aware of your legal rights and benefits as a back and neck pain suffererTable of ContentsIntroduction 1 About This Book 1 Foolish Assumptions 2 What You’re Not to Read 2 How This Book Is Organised 3 Part I: Getting Back to Back and Neck Basics 3 Part II: Conventional Treatment Options 3 Part III: Complementary Approaches: Are They for You? 4 Part IV: Rehabilitation 4 Part V: Resuming Normal Activity and Preventing Future Injury 4 Part VI: The Part of Tens 5 Part VII: Appendixes 5 Icons Used in This Book 5 Where to Go from Here 6 Part I: Getting Back to Back and Neck Basics 7 Chapter 1: Ouch! The Problem of Back and Neck Pain 9 Defining Back and Neck Pain 10 Who experiences back and neck pain? 11 What causes back and neck pain? 11 Treating Back and Neck Pain 12 My back or neck pain can get better, can’t it? 13 Who can treat my back or neck pain? 14 How is my back or neck pain treated? 16 How do I choose a multidisciplinary approach? 18 Chapter 2: Introducing the Parts of Your Spine 21 Feeling Fine with Help from Your Spine 22 Touring Your Splendid Spine 23 The spinal column 24 The vertebrae: the bones of your back 24 The discs 25 The facet joints 26 The ligaments 28 The spinal canal 29 The sacrum and the coccyx 29 The sacroiliac joints 30 The spinal nerves 30 The muscles 30 The vertebral arteries 33 Chapter 3: Examining the Nature and Causes of Back and Neck Pain 35 Discovering the Gate Control Theory of Pain 36 Understanding Categories of Pain 38 Debating the Need to Diagnose: Helpful or Harmful? 39 Diagnosing based on an imaging scan 40 Recognising the role of psychological and emotional factors 40 Understanding the Deconditioning Syndrome 41 Considering Conditions That Cause Spinal Pain 41 Herniated disc/arm pain/sciatica 42 The sprain–strain diagnosis 46 Cervical migraine and headaches 48 The whiplash neck 48 Bizarre (ear, nose, and throat) neck symptoms 48 Neck, shoulder, and arm pain 48 Stress-related back and neck pain 49 Arthritis of the spine 49 Degenerative disc disease 50 Facet syndrome 50 Arachnoiditis 52 Spondylolisthesis and spondylolysis 53 Coccydynia 54 Spinal fractures 55 Lumbar spinal stenosis 56 Chronic back and neck pain syndrome 57 Exploring Other Conditions That Cause Back and Neck Pain 58 Discitis 59 Fibromyalgia 59 Osteomyelitis 60 Scoliosis 60 Transitional vertebrae 61 Osteoporosis 61 Chapter 4: Finding Someone to Help with Back and Neck Pain 63 Who Treats Back and Neck Pain? 63 Primary care doctors 64 Specialists 64 Pain clinic consultants 65 Physiotherapists 65 How Well Qualified Is Your Specialist? 65 Dealing with Osteopaths, Chiropractors, and Other Complementary Practitioners 66 Building a Positive Relationship with Your Health Care Provider 68 Chapter 5: Knowing Your Rights and Benefits 69 Being Aware of Your Rights 69 Seeking a second opinion 70 Your right to hospital treatment 70 Leaving hospital after treatment 71 Checking Out the Alternatives 71 Accessing Medical Reports and Health Records 72 Getting Around the Benefits Jungle 72 Taking time off work: Short-term absence and benefits 73 Looking at long-term absence and benefits 73 Dealing with disability: The personal capability assessment 73 Getting a helping hand 74 Getting Personal Advice 75 Part II: Conventional Treatment Options 77 Chapter 6: Home Remedies: First Aid for Your Back or Neck 79 Heading to Your GP 79 Using Home Remedies 81 Climb into bed – but not for too long! 81 Cool down and heat up 85 Try anti-inflammatory drugs 86 Starting to Move and Returning to Normal Activity 87 Chapter 7: Back and Neck Pain under the Microscope: Common Medical Tests 89 Appreciating the Importance of Your Medical History and Physical Examination 90 Getting personal 90 Getting physical 91 Examining Your Doctor 92 Exploring Your Diagnostic Testing Options 93 Plain X-Rays 94 MRI (magnetic resonance imaging) 95 CT (computerised tomography) scanning 96 Myelography 96 Bone scanning 97 Discography 98 Electrodiagnostic studies 98 Moving from Body to Mind 99 Chapter 8: Going the Conservative Treatment Route 101 Analysing Active Therapies 102 Exercising healthily 102 Understanding pain and functional restoration programmes 107 Perusing Passive Therapies 108 Hot and cold packs 108 Ultrasound 109 Massage 109 Bed rest 110 Water therapy 110 Transcutaneous electrical nerve stimulation (TENS) 110 Traction 111 Corsets, braces, and collars 111 Mulling Over Medications 112 Analgesics 113 Anti-inflammatory medications 114 Muscle relaxants 115 Sedatives 116 Anti-anxiety agents 117 Antidepressants 117 Investigating Invasive Conservative Treatments 119 Trigger point injections 119 Facet joint injections 119 Spinal epidural steroid injections 120 Selective nerve root blocks 120 Implantable pain therapies 121 Chapter 9: Choosing to Have Surgery 125 Choosing to Have Surgery 126 Determining When Surgery Is Necessary 126 Medically necessary spinal surgery 126 Elective spinal surgery 127 Addressing Psychological Issues and Surgery 129 Getting a Consultation with a Spinal Surgeon 131 Understanding the Different Types of Spinal Surgery 132 Chymopapain injection or chemonucleosis 132 Percutaneous discectomy 133 Microsurgical discectomy 133 Laminectomy 134 Spinal fusion 135 Preparing for Surgery 136 Looking at the Future of Spinal Surgery 137 Part III: Complementary Approaches: Are They for You? 139 Chapter 10: Ancient Eastern Wisdom and Contemporary Ideas 141 Selecting a Complementary Medicine Practitioner 142 Choosing the Best Complementary Medicine Approach for You 143 Asking the right questions 143 Avoiding quackery 143 Considering Specific Complementary Treatment Methods 144 Acupuncture: Needling your way to a better back and neck 144 Appreciating aromatherapy 148 Taking up t’ai chi 149 Rebalancing with reflexology 149 Bodywork 150 Chapter 11: Chiropractic and Osteopathic Solutions for Your Back and Neck Pain 155 Understanding the Chiropractic and Osteopathic Ways of Thinking 156 Choosing Chiropractic or Osteopathy 156 Knowing What to Expect 158 Making a diagnosis 158 Starting treatment 159 Looking at the Side Effects of Manipulation 160 Stopping Manipulative Treatment 161 Chapter 12: All in Knots: Trying Yoga 163 Beginning Hatha Yoga 163 Practising yoga postures 164 Controlling your breath 164 Meditating towards samadhi 166 Using Yoga to Treat Back and Neck Pain 166 Using yoga exercises for your back and neck pain 167 Keeping a daily journal 168 Resting and Relaxing 169 Chapter 13: Using the Power of the Mind–Body Connection 171 Taking Control of Your Thoughts and Emotions 172 Recognising automatic thoughts 172 Using automatic thoughts to your advantage 173 Changing your thoughts 174 Using the three- and five-column techniques 175 Recognising the Relaxation Response: More than Just Relaxing 178 Trying Different Types of Breathing 180 Breathing awareness 180 Diaphragmatic or abdominal breathing 181 Relaxed breathing 182 Considering Cue-controlled Relaxation 183 Using Imagery Techniques 185 Practising imagery 186 Trying some standard imagery exercises 188 Beginning Biofeedback Training 190 Homing In on Hypnosis 191 Part IV: Rehabilitation 195 Chapter 14: The Importance of Posture 197 Sizing Up Static Postures 197 Standing up for yourself 198 Sitting casually 202 Lying down on the job – and anywhere else 205 Dealing with Dynamic Postures 207 Walking tall 208 Looking at lifting and bending 210 Chapter 15: Exercising Your Way to a Healthy Back and Neck 217 Exercise Tips 218 Exercise Warnings 219 Your Exercise Programme 219 Exercise 1: Pelvic tilt 220 Exercise 2: Single leg pull 221 Exercise 3: Double knee to chest 221 Exercise 4: Pelvic lift 222 Exercise 5: Partial sit-up 223 Exercise 6: Oblique sit-up 224 Exercise 7: Hamstring stretch 225 Exercise 8: Gentle press-up 226 Exercise 9: Cat and camel 226 Exercise 10: Arm reach 227 Exercise 11: Leg reach 229 Exercise 12: Alternate arm and leg reach 230 Exercise 13: Wall slide 231 Exercise 14: Side stretch 231 Exercise 15: Back arch 232 Exercise 16: Head roll 233 Exercise 17: Head pull 236 Exercise 18: Neck tilt 236 Exercise 19: Shoulder shrug 237 Exercise 20: Shoulder roll 238 Chapter 16: Products to Improve Your Back and Neck Health 241 Relaxing at Home 242 Everyday chairs for the home 242 Massage chairs 243 Sleeping Soundly 243 Mattresses 243 Pillows 244 Opting for Office Comfort 244 Office chairs and stools 245 Changeable-height workstations 246 Ergonomic footrests 247 Travelling in Comfort 247 Staying Fit and Healthy 248 Part V: Resuming Normal Activity and Preventing Future Injury 249 Chapter 17: Getting ‘Back’ to Work 251 Pondering the Purpose of Work 251 Identifying Risky Occupations 252 Jobs that require lifting and bending 252 All shook up: Exposure to vibration 253 Sitting down on the job 255 Identifying What’s Stopping You from Returning to Work 255 Preparing to Return to Work 256 Physically reconditioning 256 Understanding your limits 257 Preparing for flare ups 257 Returning to the Office 258 Chapter 18: Returning Safely to Your Favourite Sports 263 Getting Involved in Sport Safely 264 Warming up and cooling down 264 Considering competition in your sport 265 Knowing the risks 266 Playing Sport with Spinal Pain 267 Low-risk sports 268 Low- to medium-risk sports 269 Medium-risk sports 271 Medium- to high-risk sports 273 High-risk sports 277 Chapter 19: Getting Back in the Saddle: Back and Neck Pain and Sex 279 Understanding the Vicious Circle of Back and Neck Pain 279 Communicating With Your Partner 280 Getting in the Mood 283 Getting Physical 284 Getting Down to It, or Spine-Friendly Sexual Positions 284 Getting started 285 Outercourse 285 The missionary position 286 The female superior position 287 Doggie style 287 Side by side 288 Putting It All Together 289 Part VI: The Part of Tens 291 Chapter 20: Ten Common Questions about Back Pain 293 Can I Manage My Herniated Disc Without Surgery? 293 What Kind of Practitioner Should I See for My Back Pain? 294 Why Do I Still Have Pain When My Imaging Scans Are Normal? 295 What about Alternative Treatments for My Back Pain? 296 Is My Diagnosis as Terrible as it Sounds? 296 When Should I Consider Surgery for My Back Pain? 297 Can Stress and Emotion Cause My Back Pain? 298 How Can Pain Only in My Legs Be Related to My Back? 298 What Makes Up a Good Medical Evaluation for Back Pain? 298 Should I Continue Exercising if Doing So Worsens My Pain? 299 Chapter 21: Ten Common Questions About Neck Pain 301 I’ve had Neck Pain for Years but my Doctor Says Nothing’s Wrong and I Must Live With It Is this True? 301 I’m Going Out and Doing Less Because of My Neck Pain. Do You Have Any Advice? 302 Why Have I had Three Different Diagnoses for my Neck Pain in as Many Weeks? 302 Am I Ever Going to Find a Cure for My Neck Pain? 303 What are the Pros and Cons of Neck Surgery? 303 I’m Worried that My Family Thinks I’m Malingering What can I do? 304 Could My Headaches Originate in My Neck? 304 An X-Ray Shows I Have Cervical Spondylosis What does this mean? 305 How Should I Deal With Whiplash Following a Car Accident? 305 Can Neck Problems Cause Shoulder Pain? 305 Chapter 22: Ten Steps to a Healthy Back and Neck 307 Stay in Shape 307 Do Your Back and Neck Exercises 308 Maintain Your Proper Body Weight 308 Watch Out for High-Risk Sports 308 Foster a Positive Attitude 309 Lift and Move Properly 309 Don’t Lift and Twist 309 Don’t Stand or Sit for Long Periods 309 Use a Good Chair 310 Avoid Carrying Heavy Luggage 310 Chapter 23: (Almost) Ten Reasons to See a Doctor for Your Back or Neck Pain 311 You’re Weak in the Legs or Feet 311 You Can’t Control Your Bowels or Bladder 312 Your Back or Neck Pain Awakens You 312 You Have New Symptoms or Excruciating Pain 312 You Have a Serious Accident 313 You Want to Pursue Complementary Treatments 313 You Need More than an Aspirin for Your Pain 314 You’re not Seeing any Improvement 314 Your Medication Isn’t Working 315 Chapter 24: (Almost) Ten Tips for Working Successfully with Your Doctor 317 Identify Your Communication Style 318 Become an Assertive Communicator 319 Plan Your Consultation in Advance 320 Prepare Your Medical Fact Sheet 320 Check Your Attitude 321 Allow the Doctor to Ask Questions First 321 Make Sure that You Understand the Conclusions 322 Bring a Friend 322 Explore Other Sources of Information 323 Part VII: Appendixes 325 Appendix A: Glossary 327 Appendix B: Resources for Additional Information 337 Organisations 337 Acupuncture 337 Alexander technique 337 Alternative and complementary medicine (general) 338 Ankylosing spondylitis 338 Arthritis 338 Aromatherapy 338 Bodywork 339 Chiropractic 339 Consumer information and protection 339 Drugs, medications, and products 339 Fibromyalgia 339 Homeopathy 340 Hypnosis and hypnotherapy 340 Massage therapy 340 Meditation 340 Mental health 340 Naturopathy 341 Nutrition 341 Osteopathy 341 Pain (general) 341 Reflexology 342 Support groups 342 Surgery 342 Yoga 343 Product Resources 343 Index 345

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Book SynopsisAs many parents know, eczema amongst children can be a difficult, painful and frustrating condition to cope with for the parent and the child. It frequently causes irritable behaviour in the child and sleep disruption.Trade Review"?A good book to but?" (Familyonwards.com, 27 March 2003) "?helping to identify the issues involved with eczemasensitively and accurately?a book that will undoubtedly become afirst point of call for any parent caring for a child who haseczema?" (Junior, June 2003) "?very helpful for parents with an atopic child?" (Intl. Jnl. OfAdolescent Health, Vol.15, No.2, 2003) "?5 stars?invaluable for any family that has a child witheczema?" (Youthinmind.com, 4 Juluy 2003) "?a very helpful and useful book?very good value for money andhighly readable?" (Quarterly Jnl of the National Eczema Society,June 2003) "?a clear easy-to-read style?can only be a benefit to any housewhere eczema is an issue?" (Marshwood Vale Magazine, July 2003) "An invaluable resource for any family with a child who haseczema." (Here?s Health, September 2003)Table of ContentsAbout the author vii Acknowledgements ix 1 What is eczema? 1 2 What is the best treatment for eczema? 9 3 The impact of eczema on your child and on the family 29 4 Understanding and managing scratching 43 5 Understanding and managing sleep problems 59 6 Understanding and managing diet for your child with eczema 71 7 Managing teasing and improving your child’s self-esteem 79 8 Growing up with eczema 91 Useful addresses and contacts 99 Recommended further reading 103 Index 105

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Book SynopsisA chance to step into your child's shoes. When your child was diagnosed with diabetes your first priority was probably to learn everything you could about diabetes and how to manage it.Table of ContentsDiabetes "Hurts" Parents More Than Kids. Education and Attitude: Equal Partners. Getting on with Life. The Importance of Social Involvement and Support. Working Through Frustrations. A Declaration of Independence. Appendices. Index.

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Book SynopsisTake control of IBS so IBS doesn''t take control of your life IBS Relief, Second Edition is an extensively updated, hands-on guide to help you manage your symptoms and limit the frequency, intensity, and duration of irritable bowel syndrome (IBS) episodes. Written by a doctor, a dietitian, and a psychologist, this guide gives you a multidisciplinary approach encompassing every proven strategy for managing IBS, including new drug therapies and stress management techniques. This book won''t confuse you with medical terminology--IBS is confounding enough. Instead, the book contains questionnaires, lists, diaries, stress and food tolerance tests, and other tools to help you determine the pattern of your symptoms, identify triggers, and take appropriate action. You''ll learn how to manage your problem based on your specific symptoms. Approaches include: * A three-step process for managing irritable bowel through healthy eating * RecommendeTable of ContentsAcknowledgments. Introduction. 1. What Is IBS? 2. How Do I Know I Have Irritable Bowel? 3. How the Gut Works, and Sometimes Doesnâ??t. 4. What Causes Irritable Bowel? 5. Want Relief? Start with Healthy Eating. 6. Foods and Habits That Irritate. 7. Healthy Eating Adjustments for Specific Symptoms. 8. What Is Stress, and Does It Affect Irritable Bowel? 9. Stress Management. 10. What Do I Do about the Pain? 11. Are You Ready? Making Change Happen. 12. Irritable Bowel Is Not My Only Worry. 13. Working with Your Doctor. 14. Living with Irritable Bowel. Appendix: High-Fiber, Low-Fat Recipes. Index.

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Book SynopsisIf you or a loved one has been diagnosed with a thyroid condition, you've probably found out at least a little about this mysterious gland-just enough to want to look for answers to the many questions that keep popping up in your mind.Table of ContentsIntroduction. Part I: Examining the Thyroid. Chapter 1: The Big Role of a Little Gland. Chapter 2: How the Thyroid Works. Chapter 3: Finding a Thyroid Doctor. Chapter 4: Testing Your Thyroid. Part II: Diagnosing and Treating Thyroid Conditions. Chapter 5: Dealing with Decreased Thyroid Function. Chapter 6: Taming the Hyperactive Thyroid. Chapter 7: Thyroid Nodules. Chapter 8: Thyroid Cancer. Chapter 9: Multinodular Goiters: Thyroids with Many Nodules. Chapter 10: Drugs That Impact Your Thyroid. Chapter 11: Thyroid Infections and Inflammation. Chapter 12: Iodine Deficiency and Excess Disease. Chapter 13: Surgery of the Thyroid. Part III: Reviewing Special Considerations in Thyroid Health. Chapter 14: The Genetic Link to Thyroid Disease. Chapter 15: The Thyroid and Your Mental Health. Chapter 16: What’s New in Thyroid Treatment? Chapter 17: The Thyroid and Pregnancy. Chapter 18: Thyroid Conditions and Children. Chapter 19: Thyroid Disease and the Elderly. Chapter 20: Diet, Exercise, and Your Thyroid. Part IV: The Part of Tens. Chapter 21: Ten Myths about Thyroid Health. Chapter 22: Ten Ways to Maximize Thyroid Health. Chapter 23: Ten Questions Readers Have Posed. Part V: Appendixes. Appendix A: A Glossary of Key Terms. Appendix B: Sources of More Information. Index.

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Book SynopsisIncluding information for parents of children with diabetes, this text offers solutions to the problems confronting children, young people and parents. Suggestions are also given for professionals developing packages of care, audit systems, standards and activities outside the diabetic clinics.Table of ContentsAetiology, Epidemiology, Immunology, Environmental Factors, Genetics and Prevention (W. Lamb). Diabetes--Management of the First Few Weeks (I. Jefferson M. Kibirige). Diabetes in the Under-Fives (C. McCowen). The Point and Purpose of the Clinic--Personnel and Practical Aspects (K. Robertson W. Lamb). The Concept of Control (D. Matthews). Insulin Strategies (J. Wales). Acute Complications of Diabetes (J. Edge K. Matyka). Growth in Diabetes and Other Associated Auto-immune Conditions (I. Jefferson). Exercise and Diabetes (M. Kibirige S. Court). Parents and Children--Stories, Pictures and Explanations (S. Court). Appendices. Index.

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Book SynopsisSilver reviews the causes and characteristics of chronic pain and explores its impact on individual family relationships and on the extended family, covering such issues as employment, parenting, childbearing and inheritance, and emotional health.Trade ReviewIn this latest entry in Harvard University's useful series of concise guides for families aiding sick members, Silver examines how family relationships can be affected by chronic pain: the impact on parents of suffering children, and on children of suffering parents, the role of extended family, the effect on intimacy and sexual activity, and more. Silver clearly discusses medication and other treatments as well, including alternative medicine. Useful sidebars deal with specific issues: one suggests ways to eliminate unhelpful chronic pain behaviors that can alienate friends; another gives a list of pain medications associated with sexual dysfunction. Silver's advice is wise and sensible, based on her own years of practice with chronic pain patients. * Publishers Weekly *Table of Contents1. What Is Chronic Pain? 2. Effect on the Couple 3. Intimacy and Sexual Activity 4. Work Issues 5. Childbearing and Inheritance 6. Growing Up with a Parent in Pain 7. Chronic Pain in Children 8. The Extended Family 9. Emotional Changes and Depression 10. Medication Dependence and Addiction 11. Diagnosing Chronic Pain Conditions 12. Traditional Treatment Options 13. Complementary and Alternative Medicine Afterword Appendix: Resources Suggested Reading Notes Acknowledgments Index

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Book SynopsisStein has produced a book that allows general readers and nonphysicians working with stroke survivors to make sense of the confusing variety of diagnoses and treatment options, and goes on to explore challenges the recovering stroke patient and the recovering family will face during a long recuperation with an uncertain outcome.Trade ReviewJoel Stein has written a comprehensive guide to stroke for patients and their families. It covers all the basics of stroke care, from prevention to returning home from hospital through rehab. Dr. Stein's book will be a 'must' for families and patients living with the after effects of stroke. The writing is clear and easy to understand, and the information-packed text uses patient vignettes skillfully to illustrate very important issues in an engaging and humane manner. -- Walter J. Koroshetz, M.D., Vice Chair, Massachusetts General Hospital Neurology ServiceTable of ContentsIntroduction 1. What Is a Stroke? 2. Finding the Cause of a Stroke 3. Stroke Prevention 4. How the Brain Works 5. Medical Complications after Stroke 6. Recovery and Rehabilitation 7. Stroke in the Young and the Old 8. Impact on Marriage and Relationships 9. Impact on Children and Family 10. Return to Work and Leisure Activities 11. Weakness after Stroke 12. Loss of Sensation or Vision 13. Problems with Memory and Thinking 14. Emotional and Personality Changes 15. Communication Difficulties 16. Swallowing Difficulties 17. Pain and Muscle Spasms 18. Equipment and Home Environment 19. Nontraditional Treatments 20. Understanding Clinical Research Appendix: Resources and Information Index

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Book SynopsisTells how Brazil, against all odds, became the first developing country to universalize access to life-saving AIDS therapies - a breakthrough made possible by an unexpected alliance of activists, government reformers, development agencies, and the pharmaceutical industry.Trade ReviewJoint Winner of the 2008 Wellcome Medal for Medical Anthropology, Royal Anthropological Institute and the Wellcome Trust Winner of the 2008 Diana Forsythe Prize, American Anthropological Association "Biehl's powerful ethnography beautifully mixes visual and written portraits of those who lived and died as Brazil developed its public health and policy responses to AIDS. The author gives voice to those at the margins--the poor, the homeless, homosexuals, drug addicts, transvestites, prostitutes--who remained stigmatized and invisible as Brazil universalized access to AIDS therapies... Biehl convincingly argues the importance of understanding the history and politics of AIDS pharmaceuticalization, the role of social mobilization, and the invisibility of the marginalized in official statistics and care in grasping the reality of AIDS in Brazil."--E.J. Schatz, Choice "In Will to Live, Joao Biehl combines critical public health, ethnography, and even a mini epidemiological survey, studying AIDS therapies up, down, and sideways... The running commentary from major decision-makers in the novel Brazilian approach to AIDS provides both insights and rather transparent post facto justifications for the state's regulatory practices. These are nicely complemented by activist and patient critiques throughout the text."--Matthew Gutmann, American Ethnologist "Biehl's ethnography is already a paradigmatic example of how transformations in subjectivities and social experience can be investigated at all levels: personal, social, political, and global. The book is also exceptional, while describing in fruitful ways, complex interconnections that might occur within and across levels of lived experience... I strongly recommend this book to all those interested in pursuing anthropological investigations emphasizing the conceptual significance of lived experience through 'experience-near' analyses and 'thick description.'"--Cristina Redko, Ethos "[Joao Biehl's] book is important for understanding a complex public health program in a developing country. It is well written; the chapter that contains patients' testimonies is particularly emotional and poignant."--Carlos M.F. Antunes, Sc.D., New England Journal of Medicine "[Will to Live] argues that, despite the government's commitment, treatment has been difficult to implement among HIV-positive poor Brazilians, who are often stigmatized."--Chronicle Review "Will to Live is a compellingly crafted study of AIDS in Brazil, an exemplar of how careful ethnographic work can illuminate the place of everyday life in the constitution of, and response to, globalizing forces... I bring a unique understanding of, and appreciation for, Biehl's achievement. It is significant."--Tom Boellstorff, Journal of Anthropological Research "Biehl manages to make his writing accessible, informative, fluid and engaging, resulting in a text which requires no prior knowledge of the subject matter, or the methods of anthropological research. As such, while deeply anthropological in approach and commitment to ethnographic forms of narrative, the book will enlighten, challenge and fascinate readers from a wide range of disciplines, from medicine to health policy, sociology to government, STS and law."--Rachel Douglas-Jones, Kaleidoscope "This is an insightful read for those interested in medical anthropology, the pharmaceutical industry, medical ethics, AIDS activism, and health studies. It is an essential tool for those seeking to understand the complexity of tackling the AIDS issue on the ground level."--Lindsay Sprague, Anthropology in Action "Will to Live is an impressive and moving analysis by an engaged ethnographer... Biehl presents a powerful example of how ethnographic investigation can illuminate the fine details and trajectories of people's lives while also informing critical analysis of broad shifts in global and national health policies."--Steven Epstein, American Journal of SociologyTable of ContentsIntroduction: A NEW WORLD OF HEALTH The Right to a Nonprojected Future 3 Universal Access to Lifesaving Therapies 7 A Political Economy of Pharmaceuticals 10 Persistent Inequalities 14 Lives "Take me to my father's house" (Edileusa) 20 "Today is another world" (Luis) 22 "If I only had thought then the way I think now" (Rose) 26 "Why will I think about the future?" (Nerivaldo) 30 "A child is what I wanted most in life" (Evangivaldo) 33 "To have HIV ... is like not having money" (Valquirene) 37 "Too much medication" (Soraia) 40 "A beautiful place" (Tiquinho) 43 The Politics of Survival 47 Chapter One: PHARMACEUTICAL GOVERNANCE Globalization and Statecraft 53 The Social Science of a Transforming Regime 55 AIDS, Democratization, and Human Rights 58 A Transnational Policy-Space 64 The Activist State 68 Intellectual Property Rights and World Trade 73 A Country's Disease--Public-Private Partnerships 79 Decentralization and a Magic Bullet Approach 84 Public-Sector Science and the Production of Generic Drugs 87 Scaling-Up 93 The Pharmaceuticalization of Public Health 97 Chapter Two: CIRCUITS OF CARE How Has AIDS Activism Changed? 105 From Passion to Politics 110 The AIDS Industry 115 Micro-Politics of Patienthood 120 Performing Citizenship 125 Grassroots Health Systems 130 A New National AIDS Program 135 On the Street: Violence, Charity, and Pleasure 140 In the Mainstream 155 Measures of Success, Undesirable Realities 160 The Undetectable Virus 164 "It is all about medicines now" 169 In Search of a Comprehensive Approach 172 "There is not just one death" 175 Chapter Three: A HIDDEN EPIDEMIC The Limits of Surveillance 179 AIDS in Bahia 180 Economic Death 184 Pelourinho 190 "I set myself on fire" (Maria Madalena) 194 "They take care of me as if I were family" (Lazaro) 198 Technologies of Invisibility 202 A System of Nonintervention 204 Infectious Diseases Research 206 Medical Sovereignty, Local Bioethics 209 Triage 213 The Social Life of Death Certificates 217 AIDS Therapies and Homelessness 225 "Science makes people equal" 232 Brasilia 236 Chapter Four: EXPERIMENTAL SUBJECTS AIDS-like Symptoms 241 HIV Antibody Test 244 Certainty: Closing the Past 246 Uncertainty: The Window Period 246 A Population of Doubts 250 What Is Socially Visible Is an Imagined AIDS 253 Risk and Prevention Models 257 Libidinal Order 259 Science and Subjectivity 263 Dangerous Worlds of Intimacy 267 Technoneurosis 270 "They own their bodies and are responsible for their actions" 272 Clinical Trials 276 Chapter Five: PATIENT-CITIZENSHIP "On the plane of immanence that leads us into a life" 283 A Place of No Government 286 Pastoral Power 296 Institutional Belonging and Treatment Adherence 303 New Prohibitions 308 "In Caasah we don't just have AIDS--we have God" 312 Religion, Health, Wealth 318 Ambiguous Political Subjects 324 Resuming Sexual Life 327 Beyond Direct Observed Therapy 334 Chapter Six: WILL TO LIVE Lifelong AIDS 339 Human Values 344 Medical Disparities 347 From Epidemic to Personalized Disease 349 Physically Well, Economically Dead 353 Drug Resistance and Rescue Treatments 355 "Medication is me" (Luis) 358 "I am mother and father" (Rose) 363 "It is the financial part of life that tortures me" (Evangivaldo) 368 Conclusion: GLOBAL PUBLIC HEALTH Large-Scale Medical Change 375 "A little more reverence for life" 377 The Future of Treatment Rollouts 379 Pharmaceutical Philanthropy and Equity 383 Where Is the State? 388 A Vanishing Civil Society 393 Understanding the Nexus of AIDS, Poverty, and Politics 396 Local Economies of Salvation 399 The Unexpected and the Possible 404 Acknowledgments 407 Notes 411 References 425 Index 451

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Book SynopsisA practical guide to understanding and overcoming trauma and post-traumatic stress disorder.Table of ContentsContentsAcknowledgments 6Section IPost Traumatic Stress Disorder 71. A Life Spoiled 82. What is Post Traumatic Stress Disorder? 183. Post Traumatic Stress in the Dock 344. Why Me? 41Section IIThe Psychology Behind PTSD 515. Emotional Processing 526. Burying the Memories 617. Emotions, the Stuff of Life 70Section IIIThe Need for Therapy 798. Susan’s Story 809. Healthy and Unhealthy Reactions to Trauma 8810. Emotional Processing Therapy 96Section IVSelf-Help Programme for PTSD 10311. Max’s Story 10412. Preparing for Therapy 11813. Emotional Processing Style 12914. Facing the Memories 139Section VThe Journey Onwards 15115. Stumbling Blocks 15216. The Deal 15717. Sweet or Deadly Oblivion? 167References 175Index 187

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Book SynopsisEach year, more than 1 million people get treated for cancer, and most of these will undergo chemotherapy, radiation therapy, or both. This reassuring, optimistic guide helps people get a handle on treatment options and explains in plain English how chemotherapy and radiation therapy really work.Trade Review"...spiced with humour ... succeeds in demystofying cancer therapy ... a compassionate and practical book ... a welcome addition to cancer patient literature..." (Cancer World, April 2006)Table of ContentsIntroduction 1 About This Book 1 Conventions Used in This Book 2 What You Don’t Have to Read 2 Foolish Assumptions 2 How This Book Is Organized 3 Part I: Your Journey Through Cancer Treatments: Preparing for the Trip 3 Part II: Your Choices along the Way: Making Good Ones 3 Part III: Chemotherapy: What to Expect and How to Deal with Side Effects 4 Part IV: Radiation: What to Expect and How to Deal with Side Effects 4 Part V: Your Success Strategies: Assembling Your Support Team 4 Part VI: Your Future after Cancer Treatments: Looking Ahead 4 Part VII: The Part of Tens 5 Glossary 5 Icons Used in This Book 5 Where to Go from Here 6 Part I: Your Journey Through Cancer Treatments: Preparing for the Trip 7 Chapter 1: Recognizing the Realities of Chemotherapy and Radiation 9 Making Peace with Your Diagnosis 10 Registering your emotions 10 Taking time to process the news 10 Experiencing a range of emotions 11 Telling family and friends 11 Gathering Information 12 Shopping for Cancer Specialists 12 Finding good doctors 13 Preparing to embrace a new culture 14 Considering Options 15 Understanding chemotherapy and radiation 15 Looking into clinical trials 16 Taking a chance on a transplant 16 Exploring Virtual Chemotherapy 17 Getting started on chemo 17 Taking care of your immune system 17 Signing up for side effects 17 Trying on Radiation Therapy for Size 18 Getting set up for the first treatment 18 Managing side effects 19 Sending for Help 19 Making room on the team bus 20 Practicing good nutrition 20 Tending to your spirit 21 Finding support from strangers 21 Looking Beyond Cancer Treatments 22 Beginning anew 22 Returning to square one 23 Making peace with a new you 23 Chapter 2: The Mutants Take Over: A Primer on Cancer 25 Demystifying the “C” Word 26 Understanding how cancer develops 27 What causes cancer? 28 Listing the types of cancer 29 Differentiating among tumors 30 Watching the Immune System in Action 30 Discovering How Treatments Fight Back 32 Considering Risk Factors 34 Blaming your genes 34 Looking for other causes 35 Looking to the Future: Ongoing Research 37 Targeting genetic culprits 38 Developing fortified antibodies 38 Speaking of the “C” Word 39 Practicing saying the word 39 Scheduling pity parties 40 Comforting the people around you 41 Playing the blame game 42 Keeping Your Sense of Humor 43 Chapter 3: You Will Be Tested: What All Those Tests Show 45 Passing a Battery of Tests 46 Having blood drawn 46 Stretching out on a table 47 Undergoing a biopsy 51 Playing the Waiting Game 52 Setting the Stage for Treatment 53 Hearing your numbers 55 Ignoring your numbers 55 Recognizing Symptoms of Cancer 56 Resisting the urge to self-diagnose 57 Analyzing pain 57 Appreciating Early Detection 58 Knowing the types of screening tests 59 Redirecting anger about tests 60 Part II: Your Choices along the Way: Making Good Ones 63 Chapter 4: Defining Chemotherapy: The Anticancer Drugs 65 Getting Some Chemotherapy Basics 66 Sorting out the different drugs 67 Taking heart from new developments 68 Investigating Different Delivery Systems 69 Having intravenous chemotherapy 70 Wearing a pump 73 Taking chemotherapy by mouth 74 Looking at lesser-known forms of chemotherapy 74 Evaluating Your Oncologist’s Recommendation 75 Setting up a treatment plan 75 Determining the dose 76 Getting a second opinion 77 Making the Best Choice for You 78 Asking the right questions 79 Getting the right answers 79 Moving forward with confidence 80 Chapter 5: Defining Radiation: A Burning Issue 81 Understanding Radiation Therapy 82 Defining external radiation therapy 83 Defining internal radiation therapy 85 Exploring ways to improve radiation therapy treatments 89 Evaluating Your Radiation Oncologist’s Recommendation 89 Setting up a treatment plan 89 Determining the dose 90 Meeting the team 91 Getting a second opinion 91 Making the Best Choice for You 91 Chapter 6: Setting New Standards: The Role of Clinical Trials 93 Grasping the Importance of Clinical Trials 94 Realizing the scope of cancer trials 94 Understanding the development of clinical trials 94 Deciding Whether to Participate 96 Considering the benefits 97 Considering the risks 97 Asking questions 98 Seeking more information 99 Taking Part in a Clinical Trial 100 Meeting eligibility guidelines 100 Knowing your rights 101 Feeling Good About Taking Part 101 Hearing what participants have to say 102 Banishing the notion of guinea pigs 103 Chapter 7: Getting a Second Chance: Bone Marrow Transplants 105 Demystifying Bone Marrow Transplants 106 Defining bone marrow 106 Identifying the purpose of a transplant 107 Recognizing the source of stem cells 108 Exploring the Types of Transplants 108 Looking at autologous transplants 109 Looking at syngeneic transplants 110 Looking at allogeneic transplants 110 Looking at an alternative 110 Searching for a Donor 111 Preparing for a Bone Marrow Transplant 112 Acknowledging your emotions 112 Appointing a caregiver 113 Comparing Retrieval Methods 114 Harvesting the bone marrow 114 Obtaining peripheral blood stem cells 114 Undergoing the Rescue Process 115 Experiencing external changes 115 Experiencing internal changes 116 Keeping an Eye Out for Post-Rescue Problems 116 Part III: Chemotherapy: What to Expect and How to Deal with Side Effects 119 Chapter 8: What to Expect During Chemotherapy: A Head-to-Toe Mouthwash 121 Your First Appointment: Getting the Toughest One Out of the Way 122 Assessing your feelings 123 Preparing for your first treatment 123 Arriving for your treatment 125 Undergoing your first treatment 125 Heading for home 126 Continuing with Chemo 127 Keeping your appointments 128 Reporting changes in your health 128 Protecting your health 129 Asking for the Support You Need 129 Delegating responsibilities to your family 130 Appointing a “Chemo Buddy” 131 Allowing friends to help 131 Giving Yourself a Break 133 Keeping everything in perspective 133 Keeping an eye on the future 134 Chapter 9: Gimme a Boost: Immune and Bone Marrow Stimulants 135 Boning Up on Bone Marrow 136 Boosting the Immune System 137 White blood cells 137 Red blood cells 139 Platelets 141 An additional complication 142 Recognizing an Infection 143 Considering Supplements 143 Chapter 10: Coping with Serious Side Effects of Chemotherapy 145 Considering What’s to Come 146 Reading a firsthand report 147 Predicting your experience 147 Keeping an Eye on Kidney and Bladder Function 148 Combating Nausea 149 Eating smart 149 Drinking smart 150 Comforting yourself 150 Facing Fatigue 151 Checking for anemia 152 Conserving energy 152 Fighting Pain 154 Nailing neuropathy 154 Watching out for mouth sores 155 Dealing with dry mouth 156 Demystifying Depression 157 Facing your fear 157 Identifying other causes of depression 157 Getting the help you need 158 Confronting Infertility 159 Being proactive 159 Planning to wait 160 Losing Your Hair 160 Caring for your hair before it goes 161 Planning ahead for hair loss 162 Growing new hair 165 Chapter 11: Coping with Less Serious Side Effects of Chemotherapy 167 Considering What’s to Come 168 Battling Intestinal Disarray 168 Dealing with diarrhea 169 Dealing with constipation 170 Retaining Fluids 170 Experiencing Vision Problems 171 Fighting Fuzzy Thinking 171 Losing Interest in Food 172 Mistrusting your sense of taste 172 Boosting your appetite 173 Cutting back on drinking 174 Troubleshooting Skin and Nail Problems 174 Itching to scratch 175 Knowing how to treat nails 176 Attacking acne 176 Suffering from sunburn 176 Reacting to radiation 177 Part IV: Radiation: What to Expect and How to Deal with Side Effects 179 Chapter 12: What to Expect During Radiation: Tattoos and Moisturizer 181 Your First Appointments: Getting the Toughest Ones Out of the Way 182 Knowing what to expect 182 Mapping the area to be treated 183 Determining the dose to use 185 Getting tattoos 185 Setting up your schedule 186 Experiencing the Real Thing 187 Assessing your feelings 187 Arriving on the first day 188 Soothing Your Skin 189 Making Wardrobe Adjustments 190 Seeking the Support You Need 190 Giving Yourself a Break 191 Keeping your appointments 192 Keeping everything in perspective 192 Keeping an eye on the future 193 Chapter 13: Coping with Side Effects of Radiation Therapy 195 Considering What’s to Come 196 Identifying your type of therapy 197 Predicting your experience 197 Fending Off Fatigue 198 Learning an important word 198 Getting your timing right 199 Caring for Your Skin 200 Using protective strategies 200 Watching for warning signs 200 Soothing Inflamed Mucous Membranes 201 Experiencing Diarrhea 201 Saying “No” to Nausea 202 Making wise food choices 202 Making wise drink choices 203 Finding comfort 204 Living with Lymphedema 204 Looking Out for Pneumonitis 205 Running to the Restroom 205 Watching Your White Blood Count 206 Dealing with Hair Loss 207 Pampering your hair while you have it 207 Making plans in advance 208 Recognizing Depression 210 Asking for help 210 Working through fear and grief 211 Part V: Your Success Strategies: Assembling Your Support Team 213 Chapter 14: Your Health Professionals: Your Friends and Guides 215 Communicating with Your Doctors 216 Building a good relationship 216 Considering less-than-ideal situations 219 Seeking Help from a Psychologist 220 Allowing yourself to accept help 221 Knowing what kind of help to expect 222 Meeting Other Health Professionals 222 Making time for massage 223 Yearning for yoga 225 Renewing with reiki 227 Taking up tai chi 228 Trying meditation 229 Fitting in fitness 231 Chapter 15: Good Nutrition: Eating Right No Matter How You Feel 235 Welcoming New Members to the Team 236 Knowing When You Need Help 236 Catching Up on the Food Fights 237 Boning Up on the Benefits 238 Acknowledging the “A” List 239 Finding time for fluids 239 Pumping up with protein 239 Embracing carbohydrates and fats 240 Mulling over vitamins and minerals 242 Plumbing the Pitfalls of Poor Eating 242 Considering Problems that May Develop 242 Realizing how tumors impact nutrients 243 Seeing how surgery affects eating habits 243 Knowing how chemotherapy influences nutrition 244 Acknowledging problems caused by radiation therapy 245 Assessing effects of bone marrow and stem cell transplants 245 Chapter 16: Meeting Spiritual Needs: Turning to Prayer and Meditation 247 Defining Distress 248 Tallying Up the Benefits of Faith 248 Talking about Spirituality with Your Doctors 251 Examining Prayer Practices 252 Personalizing prayers 252 Praying in free verse 252 Meditating in a prayerful manner 253 Accepting Prayers from Others 254 Assessing the Healing Power of Prayer 254 Listening to a Doctor on Spirituality 255 Squaring Faith with Cancer 256 Chapter 17: Finding a Support Group: Realizing You Are Not Alone 257 Determining Your Level of Interest 258 Defining “Group” 258 Locating a Group 259 Asking the Right Questions 261 Seeking One-on-One Support 262 Looking at the Benefits 262 Assessing the Risks 263 Handling the hard stuff 264 Protecting yourself emotionally 264 Helping Newcomers 265 Part VI: Your Future after Cancer Treatments: Looking Ahead 267 Chapter 18: Finishing Therapy: An End and a Beginning 269 Monitoring Your Health after Cancer 270 Expecting a recovery period 270 Scheduling follow-up care 271 Keeping appointments 271 Telling the truth 272 Worrying about recurrence 273 Coping with Long-Term Side Effects 273 Fighting fatigue 273 Putting up with pain 274 Managing lymphedema 274 Making the best of mouth problems 274 Facing bladder or bowel problems 275 Accepting early menopause 275 Sorting out sexual issues 276 Reducing Your Hormone Level 277 Hearing arguments for hormone therapy 277 Considering different approaches 278 Sizing up the side effects 278 Deciding what’s best for you 279 Working Out a Wellness Plan 279 Chapter 19: Dealing with Recurrence: Here We Go Again 281 Defining Recurrence 282 Recognizing signs of recurrence 282 Getting up to speed on semantics 283 Redefining Survivor 283 Riding the Emotional Roller Coaster 284 Questioning everything 284 Moving on 285 Establishing a Treatment Plan 286 Understanding your options 286 Making the most of past experiences 287 Setting treatment goals when a cure isn’t possible 288 Considering Unconventional Treatments 288 Facing the Future, Whatever Comes 289 Finding comfort in hospice care 290 Debunking the myths of hospice 291 Traveling on 292 Chapter 20: Defining Yourself after Cancer: The New Normal 293 Looking at Life Through New Eyes 294 Reaping the benefits 294 Getting a physical boost from positive thinking? 295 Making Semantic Decisions 296 Allowing for Negativity 296 Finding Inspiration in Amazing Recoveries 297 Looking at Time Differently 298 Hearing the wakeup call 298 Living in gratitude 299 Spending time on yourself 299 Protecting Yourself Emotionally 301 Looking out for number one 301 Making friends with lingering fear 302 Defining Your Boundaries at Home and Work 302 Lightening Up 303 Part VII: The Part of Tens 305 Chapter 21: Ten Myths about Cancer 307 Myth #1: When You Get Cancer, You Die 307 Myth #2: If the Cancer Doesn’t Kill You, the Treatments Will 308 Myth #3: Cancer Treatments Are One-Size-Fits-All 308 Myth #4: You Can’t Work while You’re Having Cancer Treatments 309 Myth #5: It Takes Forever to Get Over Cancer Treatments 309 Myth #6: It’s Your Fault You Got Cancer 309 Myth #7: The Medical Community Suppresses Alternative Healing Methods 310 Myth #8: Now Your Family Will All Get Cancer 310 Myth #9: Cancer Always Comes Back 310 Myth #10: Nothing Is Ever the Same after Cancer 311 Chapter 22: Ten Ways for Family and Friends to Help You 313 Acknowledging That You Have Cancer 313 Giving You Time to Accept the Diagnosis 314 Holding You While You Cry 314 Making You Laugh 315 Seeking Help Coping from Someone Else 315 Asking for Specific Ways to Help You 315 Carrying Out Your Requests 316 Offering What You Are Reluctant to Ask For 316 Helping to Protect You 317 Celebrating with You 317 Chapter 23: Ten Things Beyond Your Control 319 Turning Back the Clock 319 Keeping the Diagnosis a Secret 320 Encountering an Alien Culture 320 Making New Friends 320 Experiencing Mood Swings 321 Facing Your Own Mortality 321 Suffering Power Outages 321 Missing Some Good Times 322 Choosing the Texture of Your New Hair 322 Receiving Help from Many Sources 322 Chapter 24: Ten Ways Life Will Be Better after Cancer 323 Cancer Goes Away 323 Treatments End 324 Fear Recedes 324 A Sense of Adventure Grows 324 Inner Strength Builds 325 People Matter More 325 Forgiveness Gains in Importance 325 Support Comes Naturally 326 The Tongue Loosens 326 Time Flies 326 Chapter 25: Ten Sources for More Information 329 Searching the Web 329 National Cancer Institute 330 American Cancer Society 330 National Comprehensive Cancer Network 330 American Society for Therapeutic Radiology and Oncology 331 People Living With Cancer 331 OncoLink 331 Planet Cancer 331 Coalition of National Cancer Cooperative Groups 332 National Marrow Donor Program 332 Coping with Cancer Magazine 332 Glossary 333 Index 339

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Book SynopsisA multidisciplinary exploration of Canada’s experience of illness and death during the 1918-20 influenza pandemic.Table of ContentsIntroduction / Magda Fahrni and Esyllt JonesPart 1: Public Responses to the Influenza Pandemic in Canada1 The Limits of Necessity: Public Health, Dissent, and the War Effort during the 1918 Influenza Pandemic / Mark Osborne Humphries2 “Rendering Valuable Service”: The Politics of Nursing during the 1918-19 Influenza Crisis / Linda Quiney3 “Respectfully Submitted”: Citizens and Public Letter Writing during Montreal’s Influenza Epidemic, 1918-20 / Magda FahrniPart 2: Who Contracted Influenza and Why?4 The North-South Divide: Social Inequality and Mortality from the 1918 Influenza Pandemic in Hamilton, Ontario / D. Ann Herring and Ellen Korol5 Beyond Biology: Understanding the Social Impact of Infectious Disease in Two Aboriginal Communities / Karen Slonim6 A Geographical Analysis of the Spread of Spanish Influenza in Quebec, 1918-20 / Francis Dubois, Jean-Pierre Thouez, and Denis GouletPart 3: Influenza and the Limits of Modernity7 Flu Stories: Engaging with Disease, Death, and Modernity in British Columbia, 1918-19 / Mary-Ellen Kelm8 Spectral Influenza: Winnipeg’s Hamilton Family, Interwar Spiritualism, and Pandemic Disease / Esyllt JonesPart 4: Influenza and Public Health in the Contemporary Context9 Toronto’s Health Department in Action: Influenza in 1918 and SARS in 2003 / Heather MacDougallConclusion / Esyllt Jones and Magda FahrniSelected BibliographyContributorsIndex

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