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Book SynopsisLeading neurologist Masud Husain shares seven fascinating and surprising cases of brain disorders from across his career - and what they can teach us about our own brains

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Book Synopsis'I Had a Black Dog says with wit, insight, economy and complete understanding what other books take 300 pages to say. Brilliant and indispensable.' - Stephen Fry'Finally, a book about depression that isn't a prescriptive self-help manual. Johnston's deftly expresses how lonely and isolating depression can be for sufferers. Poignant and humorous in equal measure.' Sunday TimesThere are many different breeds of Black Dog affecting millions of people from all walks of life. The Black Dog is an equal opportunity mongrel.It was Winston Churchill who popularized the phrase Black Dog to describe the bouts of depression he experienced for much of his life.Matthew Johnstone, a sufferer himself, has written and illustrated this moving and uplifting insight into what it is like to have a Black Dog as a companion and how he learned to tame it and bring it to heel.Trade ReviewA beautiful book, worth owning for the author's illustrations alone. In 48 pages Matthew condenses insight, advice and inspiration. * Association of Pastoral Care for Mental Health Journal *Says with wit, insight, economy and complete understanding what other books take 300 pages to say. Brilliant and indispensable. * Stephen Fry *Finally, a book about depression that isn't a prescriptive self-help manual ... deftly expresses how lonely and isolating depression can be for sufferers. Poignant and humorous in equal measure. * Sunday Times Style Magazine *

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Book SynopsisThose affected by complex PTSD commonly feel as though there is something fundamentally wrong with them - that somewhere inside there is a part of them that needs to be fixed. Though untrue, such beliefs can feel extremely real and frightening. Difficult as it may be, facing one's PTSD from unresolved childhood trauma is a brave, courageous act - and with the right guidance, healing from PTSD is possible.Clinical psychologist Dr Arielle Schwartz has spent years helping those with C-PTSD find their way to wholeness. She also knows the territory of the healing firsthand, having walked it herself. This book provides a map to the complicated, and often overwhelming, terrain of C-PTSD with Dr. Schwartz's knowledgeable guidance helping you find your way.In The Complex PTSD Workbook, you'll learn all about C-PTSD and gain valuable insight into the types of symptoms associated with unresolved childhood trauma, while applying a strength-based perspective to integrate positive beliefs and behaviours.Examples and exercises through which you'll discover your own instances of trauma through relating to PTSD experiences other than your own, such as the following:* Information about common PTSD misdiagnoses such as bipolar disorder, ADHD, anxiety disorders, major depressive disorder, and substance abuse, among others.* Explorations of common methods of PTSD therapy including somatic therapy, EMDR, CBT, DBT, and mind-body perspectives.* Chapter takeaways that encourage thoughtful consideration and writing to explore how you feel as you review the material presented in relation to your PTSD symptoms.The Complex PTSD Workbook aims to empower you with a thorough understanding of the psychology and physiology of C-PTSD so you can make informed choices about the path to healing that is right for you and discover a life of wellness, free of C-PTSD, that used to seem just out of reach.Trade ReviewThis is a practical guide for all those who have experienced childhood trauma. Drawing upon her extensive practice as a body-centered psychotherapist, Dr. Schwartz has created a self-care plan that includes reflective questions and easy to use mindfulness exercises that can be implemented immediately. * Barb Maiberger, author of EMDR Essentials: A Guide for Clients and Therapists and founder of the Maiberger Institute, an EMDRIA-approved provider of EMDR Trainings *Dr. Arielle Schwartz combines simplicity, compassion, humility, and deep knowledge of the field in this book for sufferers of Complex PTSD. The Complex PTSD Workbook is an immensely useful guide to negotiating the turbulent waters of this all too common human malady. * Betty Cannon, Ph.D., author of Sartre and Psychoanalysis and Founder of Applied Existential Psychotherapy (AEP) *I highly recommend this book to anyone who struggles with childhood trauma and neglect, and their painful aftermath. Step-by-step, you will find rich resources to help yourself on your journey to wholeness. Therapists who work with both mind and body will also find this a welcoming and integrative book. * Kathy Steele, MN, CS, private practice and co-author of Treating Trauma-related Dissociation, Coping with Trauma-Related Dissociation, and The Haunted Self *The Complex PTSD Workbook offers powerful somatic therapy tools for deep healing, complemented by mindfulness strategies to increase stabilization and enhance overall wellbeing. Dr. Schwartz's emphasis on finding 'wholeness' will strengthen your resilience wherever you are in your life. * Donna Roe Daniell, LCSW, Balance Your Life Coaching & Psychotherapy, creator of the “Midlife Transition Healing Wave” and toolbox for Women in Midlife Transitions *Those who suffer from traumatic stress sometimes find beginning a personal practice intimidating. The Complex PTSD Workbook, with Dr. Arielle Schwartz as a compassionate guide, helps readers create a personal practice using yoga and mindfulness in the service of healing trauma. * Rob Schware, Executive Director, The Give Back Yoga Foundation *Healing from trauma is a profound process, one that undoubtedly involves confronting outstanding pain and suffering. In this book, Dr. Arielle Schwartz offers a unique emphasis on resilience and growth as related to Complex PTSD by providing a profoundly supportive and essential method for healing from trauma and grief. * Wendy Stern, Founder and Executive Director, The Grief Support Network *This is a comprehensive and usable guide to understanding and transforming complex trauma. Through relatable vignettes, The Complex PTSD Workbook explores trauma and treatment methods in accessible language suited for everyday use. Readers are invited to use journalling and self-reflection exercises to review and integrate what they've learned, so that the journey through the workbook is not only informational but experientially relevant as well. * J. Ryan Kennedy, PsyD, Executive Director, Noeticus Counseling Center and Training Institute *

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Book SynopsisA pioneering guide to the range of psychosomatic disorders, describing their psychology and showing how knowledge and awareness can have a restorative impact.Trade Review‘The crowning achievement of Dr John E. Sarno's distinguished career as a ground-breaking medical pioneer’ Psychology Today‘Brilliantly explores the chasm between the conscious and unconscious minds where psychosomatic ailments originate’ Dr Oz, co-author of You: The Owner's Manual‘In my opinion, the most brilliant doctor in America... I have recommended Sarno’s books to dozens of friends and acquaintances experiencing chronic pain’ Edward Siedle, Forbes'Will change the way we think about health and illness... [It] is the crowning achievement of Dr Sarno's distinguished career' The Watkins Review'My life was filled with excruciating back and shoulder pain until I applied Dr. Sarno's principles, and in a matter of weeks my back pain disappeared. I never suffered a single symptom again... I owe Dr. Sarno my life' Howard Stern

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Book SynopsisHonest, heartrending and full of humour, this is an extraordinary memoir about an unconventional childhood and the absurdities of the cancer experience. It is also, most importantly, a celebration of life.When Genevieve Fox finds a lump in her throat, she turns up for the hospital diagnosis in a party frock. I can’t have cancer, she thinks. I’ve done my hair. But there is another reason she can’t countenance cancer. She was orphaned by it at the age of nine.Fox’s story weaves together past and present as she recalls her rackety, unconventional childhood, while also facing the spectre of being lost to her young boys. Yet she confronts her treatment with the same sassy survival instinct that characterised her childhood misadventures. She takes life’s precariousness and turns it on its head.‘Life-enhancing… Original and wonderful’ Sunday Telegraph‘Exquisite and tender’ SARAH PERRYTrade ReviewGenerous, engaging and laugh-out-loud funny, Fox's memoir is a reminder that the willingness to share experience, good, bad, and sometimes bloody terrifying, is one of the best parts of what makes us human -- Julie MyersonPart journal, part pitch-black comedy, this extraordinary account of childhood abandonment and life-threatening illness is also a painfully intelligent meditation on vulnerability * Rachel Cusk *An unexpectedly optimistic and at times funny story of hope, warmth, and the vitality of love. -- Helena Lee * Harper's Bazaar *Fox is a brilliant storyteller and a beautiful writer. -- Anna van Praaghe * Evening Standard *Delightful and moving… Fox’s writing brims with joie de vivre. -- Alice O'Keefe * Spectator *Candid and optimistic. -- Fanny Blake * Woman & Home *A cordial, confiding narrator. -- Sarah Crown * Guardian *Remarkably readable wit and flair. -- Helen Brown * Daily Telegraph *An original and wonderful book. -- Allison Pearson * The Sunday Telegraph *A witty, life-affirming book. -- Valerie Grove * The Oldie *This spirited memoir of her journey into remission weaves together stories of her unconventional, orphan childhood with poignant reflections on motherhood, art, and literature. -- Lorna Bradbury * World of Cruising *Genevieve Fox writes about cancer without cliché. Hers is a feat of endurance, not a journey. -- Harriet Baker * The Times Literary Supplement *

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Book SynopsisIf you've been diagnosed with OCD, you already understand how your obsessive thoughts, compulsive behavior, and need for rituals can interfere with everyday life. Maybe you've already undergone therapy or are in the midst of working with a therapist. It's important for you to know that life doesn't end with an OCD diagnosis. In fact, it is possible to not only live with the disorder, but also live joyfully. This practical and accessible guide will show you how. In Everyday Mindfulness for OCD, you will discover how you can stay one step ahead of your OCD. You'll learn about the world of mindfulness, and how living in the present moment non-judgmentally is so important when you have OCD. You'll also explore the concept of self-compassion; what it is, what it isn't how to use it, and why people with OCD benefit from it. Finally, you'll discover daily games, tips, and tricks for outsmarting your OCD, meditations and mindfulness exercises, and much, much more. Living with OCD is challenging; but it doesn't have to define you. If you are tired of focusing on how you are living with OCD is and are looking for fun ways to make the most of your unique self, this book will be a breath of fresh air.Trade ReviewThe most empowering OCD book I have ever read. * Reid Wilson, PhD, author of 'Stoping the Noise in Your Head' *

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Book SynopsisThis book provides a comprehensive overview of the clinical phenomenon of pica. It focuses specifically on the disorder as it presents in children, adolescents, and adults with autism spectrum disorder (ASD) and intellectual disabilities (ID). Initial chapters introduce current theories and definitions, followed by a more detailed examination of how developmental disabilities complicate diagnosis and intervention. The volume describes evidence-based and clinically sound approaches to the treatment and prevention of pica in school and adult clinical settings, ranging from behavioral treatment to function-based interventions. In addition, it discusses common diagnostic, client, and provider issues that result in pica remaining undetected among individuals with ASD and ID.Featured topics include: Definition of pica in accessible terms, differentiating between various forms of the disorder. Issues and practical methods of prevention and treatment of pica in developmentally disabled persons. Functional and behavioral assessment methods for pica in individuals with ASD and ID. A range of effective behavioral and nonbehavioral treatments for pica. Illustrative cases and service delivery challenges. Areas for future research and practice. Pica in Individuals with Developmental Disabilities is an invaluable resource for researchers, clinicians and other professionals, and graduate students in clinical child and school psychology, behavior analysis/therapy, and social work as well as child and adolescent psychiatry, pediatrics, family studies, and special education.Table of ContentsPart I: Foundational Issues.- Chapter 1. Definition and Diagnosis.- Chapter 2. Epidemiology.- Chapter 3. Theories.- Part II: Treatment.- Chapter 4. Behavioral Assessment and Treatment: An Overview.- Chapter 5. Functional Assessment and Analysis and Function-Based Interventions.- Chapter 6. Behavioral Interventions: Non-Function Based Interventions.- Chapter 7. Behavioral Interventions: Treatment Programs and Outcome Data.- Chapter 8. Prevention Treatment and Clinical Management of Pica.- Chapter 9. Biomedical and Other Interventions.- Part III: Emerging Issues.- Chapter 10. Future Directions for Research and Services.

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Book SynopsisA revised edition of the New York Times bestseller that will help you conquer ADD—from the author of The End of Mental Illness. Attention deficit disorder (ADD) is a national health crisis that continues to grow—yet it remains one of the most misunderstood and incorrectly treated illnesses today. Neuropsychiatrist Daniel G. Amen, MD was one of the first to identify that there are multiple types beyond just purely hyperactive or inattentive ADD, each requiring a different treatment. Now, in this all-new, revised edition, Dr. Amen again employs the latest medical advances in the field, including the largest brain imaging study ever completed on patients with ADD, to identify, examine, and demystify the 7 distinct types of ADD and their specific treatments. With updated recommendations for nutraceuticals and/or medications targeted to brain type, diet, exercise, lifestyle interventions, cognitive reprogramming, parenting and educational str

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Book SynopsisNEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLERDiscover why millions rely on the #1 New York Times best-selling Medical Medium for health answers and natural healing protocols they can’t find anywhere else to over 100 symptoms, nervous system diseases, and disorders.The first of two essential books, in full color and over 600 pages, about our most complex organ—the BRAIN—dives deep into why people all over the world are suffering with mental health and brain-related symptoms and conditions, and explains what to do to finally heal.“After years of doctors being unable to diagnose, identify, or pinpoint our child’s gastrointestinal issues, Anthony’s expertise and intuition led us to not only identifying the issue, but more importantly, Anthony’s precise protocols have been the invaluable catalyst in our daughter’s healing, recovery, and her happiness...” — Dwayne “The Rock&rd

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Book SynopsisNow in paperback - Chris Wark's bestselling guide can help you beat cancer through a toxin-free diet and lifestyle and embark on your own journey towards wellness and healing.Millions of readers have followed Chris Wark's journey on his blog and podcast, and in Chris Beat Cancer, he dives deep into the reasoning and scientific foundation behind the approach and strategies that he used to successfully heal his body from stage III colon cancer. Drawing from the most up-to-date and rigorous research, as well as his deep faith, Chris provides clear guidance and continuous encouragement for his healing strategies, including his Beat Cancer Mindset; radical diet and lifestyle changes; and means for mental, emotional and spiritual healing.Packed with both intense personal insight and extensive healing solutions, this Wall Street Journal bestseller will inspire and guide you on your own journey.

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Book SynopsisBRONZE AWARD WINNER, WELLBEING BOOK, HEALTH & WELLBEING BOOK AWARDS 2024AWARDED SILVER FOR HEALTH AND WELLNESS BOOK AT THE LIVING NOW AWARDS 2024The only book you need to understand and manage your IBS, written by consultant specialist IBS registered dietitian, Kirsten Jackson.Take Control of Your IBS is the road-tested, practical guide that will change your life. Offering simple, fad-free professional advice, it will help you diagnose issues, bring comfort and reduce symptoms and flare-ups.With so much misinformation out there for those of us with irritable bowel syndrome, it can be hard to know where to start. Drawing on scientific research and personal experience, consultant dietitian Kirsten Jackson guides you through each step.By laying strong foundations in your mental well-being, sleep optimisation, movement and nutrition as well as finding the right treatment, you can get back to the things you

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Book SynopsisFrom the foreword by world-leading Lyme expert Joseph J. Burrascano, Jr., MD:A detailed and thoughtful road map is sorely needed. And it is in this context that I am so pleased that we have this book by Dr. Kinderlehrer. I wish I’d had a book like this back in the day to guide me! It covers just about everything—the infections, diagnostic tests, treatments, and yes, the all-important terrain. It gives the reader an in-depth, but easily understandable, guide through the many subtleties of tick-borne illnesses. I am impressed with the knowledge presented and grateful for this information, which has helped so many people recover from chronic illness.To anyone touched by tick-borne diseases, be they a patient, a caregiver, loved one, or health practitioner, this book is a must-read. It will serve as a continuing reference as it gets read and reread to assimilate all it has to offer. I congratulate Dr. Kinderlehrer and thank him for this most impressive work.By far the most thorough work available on Lyme Disease Complex, this book provides patients with information that will guide them on their healing journeys, as well as supplying doctors with instruction on appropriate diagnosis and treatment approaches.Lyme Disease is a major problem. While the CDC reported 427,000 new cases in 2017 based on surveillance criteria, actual numbers based on clinical diagnosis put that number at well over one million. It is now well accepted that 10 to 20 percent of these cases go on to become a chronic illness, and these numbers don’t even include those people who became chronically ill without ever witnessing a tick attachment or a bull’s-eye rash. In other words, hundreds of thousands of people develop a chronic illness every year with Lyme disease.This is why Dr. Kinderlehrer’s book is so critical and timely and has the potential to help millions who are victims of this epidemic. His integrative approach offers the most up-to-date and comprehensive plan available for treating and beating this disease. It discusses brand new treatments such as disulfiram, which is being hailed as a major breakthrough, as well as the use of cannabis to treat pain, anxiety, and inflammation among other developments in the field. With the staggering growth we are seeing in numbers of people afflicted, this book becomes more important every day.Trade Review“Many of the illnesses that have proven difficult to treat effectively—such as lupus, multiple sclerosis, Alzheimer’s disease, and Lou Gehrig’s disease—are diseases without known cause. In Recovery from Lyme: The Integrative Medicine Guide to Diagnosing and Treating Tick-Borne Illness, Dr. Daniel Kinderlehrer shows that tick-borne illnesses such as Lyme disease (Borreliosis), Bartonellosis, and Babesiosis, may be associated with a surprisingly wide range of symptoms and diseases, from multiple sclerosis to PANS (pediatric acute onset neuropsychiatric syndrome) to depression to rheumatoid arthritis and many more. Dr. Kinderlehrer describes how to recognize, evaluate, and treat these tick-borne illnesses, and the important lessons he offers in this book could alleviate suffering for the many in whom these diseases often go unrecognized. I recommend this book highly for anyone dealing with the diverse symptoms that may be related to tick-borne illnesses.”—Dale Bredesen, MD, professor and New York Times bestselling author of The End of Alzheimer’s "Dr. Kinderlehrer’s approach to treating Lyme is a model of how medicine should be practiced. He combines meticulous, compassionate attention to all aspects of a patient’s health together with both rigorous attention to evidence informed by extensive knowledge of published and unpublished studies as well as an openness to consider novel therapies when more traditional therapies prove ineffective."—Peter Van Etten, former President/CEO of Stanford Medical Center “Dr. Daniel Kinderlehrer has written a comprehensive and readable book for both physicians and consumers that will provide them with an excellent understanding of what Lyme disease is and how to treat it. Recovery from Lyme is filled with patient stories that will enable the public to resonate to this information and assimilate it more easily. Having struggled with his own Lyme disease and finding his own path to healing, who better to provide this guide?”—Neil Nathan, MD, author of Toxic: Heal Your Body from Mold Toxicity, Lyme Disease, Multiple Chemical Sensitivities, and Chronic Environmental Illness “In this comprehensive and informative book, Dr. Kinderlehrer brings to the table his many years of research and experience with chronic Lyme disease patients. He shares in a succinct, yet easy to understand format, the multifaceted challenges of treating one of today's most complex and debilitating diseases. Perhaps even more importantly, he provides solid, research-based solutions that have been helpful for enabling many thousands of Lyme disease patients to recover their lives. These include natural as well as pharmaceutical remedies, as well as therapies that restore every organ and system of the body. Dr. Kinderlehrer's approach goes beyond removing infections, and addresses the healing of the whole person, which is key to recovering from this disease. Readers will find a wealth of powerful insights and keys in this book that will enable them and/or their patients to overcome and get their lives back.”—Connie Strasheim, health consultant, medical researcher, and co/author of 12+ books on Lyme disease, cancer, detoxification, nutrition, sleep, and spiritual/emotional healing“If you are a health practitioner unfamiliar with Lyme disease and other tick-borne infections, or if you have been treating these conditions for years (or if you are anywhere in between), Daniel Kinderlehrer’s Recovery from Lyme Disease will likely become your most valued guide for how to best diagnose and treat these patients. And if you are not a medical person but wish or need to learn how a master physician would evaluate and treat you, this is the book for you. It is written in language that a layperson will easily understand and yet has the depth that any health professional will appreciate. What is so unique and immensely skillful of Dr. Kinderlehrer’s work is that he is able to broaden one’s perspective while seamlessly holding a magnifying glass over critical details. It is so rare in my experience to read a book that is both academic and yet is equally clinical. And it is additionally rare and even precious that a doctor can be both authoritative and humble. It is most evident that Dr. Kinderlehrer has dedicated himself to learning everything he has been able to learn to best understand and help his patients. And now, as the teacher he is, he has given us a true gift to become more skillful with Lyme patients and truly better physicians. Bravo, Dr. Kinderlehrer!”—Ralph Golan, MD, author of Optimal Wellness: Where Mainstream and Alternative Medicine Meet “Dr. Kinderlehrer's book is the most authoritative compendium to date on the numerous facets of an illness that deserves so much more than a simple four-letter label. For the masses suffering with this complex, multi-factorial illness that does not exist in the medical mainstream, Dr. Kinderlehrer's book will come as an inspiration for patients and a guiding light for physicians. He shares the culmination of nearly 50 years' clinical practice in this gem of a book that will enrich generations to come. There is no praise high enough for his work both with patients and teaching other physicians. Thanks to Dr. Kinderlehrer for teaching me the subtleties and nuances of treating this labyrinthine disease.”—Julie M. Barter, ND “In Recovery from Lyme: The Integrative Guide to the Diagnosis and Treatment of Tick-Borne Illness, which draws from the author's over 40 years’ experience as a holistic practitioner, Dan Kinderlehrer, MD, shares a comprehensive approach to the treatment of Lyme disease and the myriad factors that it often entails. Having had his own at-times devastating journey through Lyme disease which ultimately served as one of his greatest gifts and teachers, Kinderlehrer shares his passion, wisdom, and experience in hopes of helping others to recover their lives.”—Scott Forsgren, FDN-P, editor and founder of BetterHealthGuy.com “In his book, Recovery from Lyme Disease: The Integrative Guide to the Diagnosis and Treatment of Tick-Borne Illness, Dr. Dan Kinderlehrer outlines the controversies associated with this condition. That there remains an ongoing misconception, perpetuated by major organizations in the medical community, dismissing that the condition ‘Chronic Lyme Disease’ even exists. In this treatise, the lack of evidence for the dismissal of this condition, weighed against both animal and human studies supporting the existence of this condition, is articulated. In so doing, Dr. Kinderlehrer uses the opportunity to help validate the real nature of this entity for so many afflicted. Further, Dr. Kinderlehrer outlines a number of potential integrative interventions that may help empower individuals in the management of their own recoveries.”—Samuel Shor, MD, FACP, chair of Loudoun County Lyme Commission, past president of International Lyme and Associated Diseases Society, associate clinical professor at George Washington University Health Care Sciences “I enjoyed reading Dr. Kinderlehrer’s book. It is a well-written scientific text that provides a comprehensive review of Lyme and other tick-borne diseases. It provides the need for an updated text on the subject. It reviews thoroughly the complex subject from diagnosis to treatment and describes the controversy between the mainstream medical community and a minority of physicians described as ‘Lyme Literate Doctors' (LLD). The majority, headed by the IDSA (Infectious Diseases Society of America), don’t acknowledge the extent of those diseases, their chronicity, their impact on the American society, and the need for prolonged and multidisciplinary treatment approach for these patients. It is disappointing that a group of diseases leading to disabling neuropsychiatric diseases is managed by rheumatologists and infectious disease specialists. Dr. Kinderlehrer represents a relatively small group of physicians that through years of clinical and scientific experience have recognized the complexity of tick-borne diseases’ diagnosis and treatments. We are in an era of medical practice where patients’ conditions are broken into different disciplines and referred to specialists who not infrequently fail to communicate with each other. Dr. Kinderlehrer is one of those rare physicians capable of seeing the patient as a whole person, which is the only approach that can lead to successful management of the chronically ill complex patients. Dr. Kinderlehrer’s book represents this approach and in addition to treatments brought by allopathic medicine provides treatments offered by integrative medicine. The book is an important addition to the very much needed comprehensive literature on Lyme and tick-borne diseases. The book is a must for every open-minded practitioner. Highly recommended!”—Amiram Katz, MD “Dr. Kinderlehrer writes with the heart of a philosopher and the head of a scientist. This comprehensive book is much needed to advance our current understanding of Lyme and its related infections. Dr. Kinderlehrer presents this material in a clear and concise way that can be easily understood by both patients and clinicians. This is a must-read for anyone searching for a balanced approach to this complex, and often misunderstood, group of infections.”—Dr. Wayne Anderson, ND"In their quest to heal, patients sick with Lyme and co-infections can lose their way amidst the hopelessness of denialism, the woo of snake oil, and the frightening stories online. If you have been searching for real help, heave a sigh of relief and stop here. With the rigor of classic training in Western medicine, decades at the forefront of integrative medicine, and the sensitivity that comes from being a Lyme patient himself, the brilliant Dr. Kinderlehrer clearly and deftly rolls out the inside science of Lyme disease and the treatments and lifestyle changes, both allopathic and alternative, that have helped his patients regain their lives."—Pamela Weintraub, author of Cure Unknown: Inside the Lyme Epidemic "Dr. Dan Kinderlehrer has been on the front lines of Lyme and other tick-borne diseases for decades. He writes this book from the perspective of a physician who has the long-term responsibility of treating and helping these very challenging patients. After experiencing what he has seen with this epidemic, he has been motivated to take the responsibility to share his observations and research by writing this book. I thank Dr. Kinderlehrer for taking the time and effort to organize and share his experiences and insights to help others." —Robert C. Bransfield, MD, DLFAPA

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Book SynopsisIn this groundbreaking book, psychologist Daniel Lobel offers essential skills based in dialectical behavior therapy (DBT) and cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT) to help you understand your daughter's disorder, define appropriate boundaries, put an end to daily emergencies, and rebuild the family's structure from the ground up.If you have a daughter with borderline personality disorder (BPD), you may feel frustration, shame, and your family may be at the breaking point dealing with angry outbursts, threats, and constant emergencies. You may even feel guilty for not enjoying spending time with your child--but how can you when her behavior is abusive toward you and the rest of your family? You need solid skills you can use now to help your daughter and hold your family together.In this important guide, you'll learn real solutions and strategies based in proven-effective DBT and CBT to help you weather the storm of BPD and restore a sense of normalcy and balance in your life. You'll find an overview of BPD so you can better understand the driving forces behind your daughter's difficult behavior. You'll discover how you can help your daughter get the help she needs while also setting boundaries that foster respect and self-care for you and others in your family. And, most importantly, you'll learn "emergency parenting techniques" to help you put a stop to abusive patterns and restore peace.

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Book SynopsisFor the past six years, Whitney Dafoe has been confined to a bedroom in the back of his parents' home, unable to walk, eat or speak. His diagnosis? The mysterious disease myalgic encephalomyelitis or chronic fatigue syndrome (ME/CFS) which affects 20 million people around the world who largely suffer in silence because the condition is little known and much misunderstood. Waiting for Superman follows Whitney's father, groundbreaking geneticist Ron Davis, as he uncovers new possibilities for treatments and potentially a cure. At its heart, this book is about more than just cutting-edge research or a race to find an answer - it's about the lengths to which a parent will go to save their child's life.Trade ReviewA compelling story of the love of a father who as a scientist preserved through a maze of uncertainty to help his son. Anyone who has endured undiagnosed chronic illness or has been subjected to the blanket dismissal of the medical community will find refuge in this book. -- Dr Rana Awdish, author of IN SHOCKBoth a gripping read and a heart-wrenching story, but far more, it's inspiring, showing how we, and those we love, can band together to withstand challenges, even those beyond our worst nightmares. -- Julie Rehmeyer, author of THROUGH THE SHADOWLANDSA medical mystery with a heart. It's a poignant memoir of a scientist whose determination, ingenuity and love for his son drives him to the limits of science and medicine to unravel an enigmatic illness that has eluded doctors for decades. -- Steffanie Strathdee, author of THE PERFECT PREDATORThe author's keen commitment to capturing Dafoe's illness and Davis's work makes for a story of heartbreak balanced with unexpected beauty. White succeeds in casting chronic fatigue syndrome in a new light in this inspirational account. * Publishers Weekly *A complex, well-related story of medical detective work. * Kirkus Reviews *Table of Contents1: The House 2: The Invisible Patient 3: The Adventure 4: A Mysterious Diagnosis 5: Rocket Boy 6: Blood Trails 7: Raggedy Ann Syndrome 8: In Search of Lost Time 9: The Map 10: The Heartbreaker 11: Vindication 12: The Superman

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Book SynopsisâœThe core of information that the clinician should possessâ -- From the PrefaceDoody's Core Titles for 2021!Like its highly acclaimed predecessors, the Fifth Edition of this classic effectively integrates the essentials of renal and electrolyte physiology with the common clinical disorders of acid-base and electrolyte balance.FEATURES:*An easy-to-read writing style that demystifies this difficult subject*Basic science coverage of water and electrolyte physiology, renal physiology, and regulation of water and electrolyte balance*Clinical chapters that quickly guide you through key points of etiology, pathophysiology, symptoms, diagnosis, and treatment of common disorders*Crystal clear figures and handy tables that summarize key information*End-of-chapter problems that test mastery of the materialNEW IN THIS EDITION:*New sections on endothelin and nitric oxide*State-of-the-art information on the properties of the cTable of ContentsPart One: Renal Physiology. Chapter 1: Introduction to Renal Function. Chapter 2: Renal Circulation and Glomerular Filtration Rate. Chapter 3: Proximal Tubule. Chapter 4: Loop of Henle and the Countercurrent Mechanism. Chapter 5: Functions of the Distal Nephron. Chapter 6: Effects of Hormones on Renal Function. Part Two: Regulation of Water and Electrolyte Balance. Chapter 7: The Total Body Water and the Plasma Sodium Concentration. Chapter 8: Regulation of the Effective Circulating Volume. Chapter 9: Regulation of Plasma Osmolality. Chapter 10: Acid-Base Physiology. Chapter 11: Regulation of Acid-Base Balance. Chapter 12: Potassium Homeostasis. Part Three: Physiologic Approach to Acid-Base and Electrolyte Disorders. Chapter 13: Meaning and Application of Urine Chemistries. Chapter 14: Hypovolemic States. Chapter 15: Clinical Use of Diuretics. Chapter 16: Edematous States. Chapter 17: Introduction to Simple and Mixed Acid-Base Disorders. Chapter 18: Metabolic Alkalosis. Chapter 19: Metabolic Acidosis. Chapter 20: Respiratory Acidosis. Chapter 21: Respiratory Alkalosis. Chapter 22: Introduction to Disorders of Osmolality. Chapter 23: Hypoosmolal States - Hyponatremia. Chapter 24: Hyperosmolal States - Hyponatremia. Chapter 25: Hyperosmolal States - Hyperglycemia Chapter 26: Introduction to Disorders of Potassium Balance. Chapter 27: Hypokalemia. Chapter 28: Hyperkalemia. Chapter 29: Answers to the Problems. Chapter 30: Summary of Equations and Formulas.

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Book Synopsis‘I Found My Tribe is inspiring, humbling and a picture of what love really looks like’ Marian KeyesAn invocation to all of us to love as hard as we can, and live even harder, I Found My Tribe is an urgent and uplifting letter to a husband, family, friends, the natural world and the brightness of life.Ruth’s tribe are her lively children and her filmmaker husband, Simon, who has Motor Neurone Disease and can only communicate with his eyes. Ruth’s other ‘tribe’ are the friends who gather at the cove in Greystones, Co. Wicklow, and regularly throw themselves into the freezing cold water, just for kicks. ‘The Tragic Wives’ Swimming Club’, as they jokingly call themselves, meet to cope with the extreme challenges life puts in their way, not to mention the monster waves rolling over the horizon.‘Fitzmaurice tells her story in sparkling prose that is as sinewy as her new sea-strengthened body, and as admirable and boundless as her spirit’, Sunday Times‘Uplifting and life-affirming’ StylistTrade ReviewOne of the year’s most arresting, humbling and acute memoirs. It is a catch-in-the-throat, life-affirming work that you want to gulp down in one and recommend to all your friends. Fitzmaurice tells her story in sparkling prose that is as sinewy as her new sea-strengthened body, and as admirable and boundless as her spirit -- Helen Davies * The Sunday Times *I Found My Tribe is written with such lightness of touch that it’s life-affirming, powerfully so. Yes, sometimes I was breathless from stabs of pain, but this book reads almost like poetry. In beguiling, luminous words Ruth tells her story in a seemingly scattergun way… as the overall picture builds up like a mosaic made from shiny beautiful things… I Found My Tribe is inspiring, humbling and a picture of what love really looks like. An astonishingly beautiful book by an astonishingly beautiful person -- Marian KeyesUplifting and life-affirming, this is a manifesto to live as hard and as well as you can * Stylist *A powerful, emotional, poetic, funny, philosophical and courageous work of art ... a joyful, raw, urgent invitation to her readers to 'just dive' -- into the sea, and into life. Dive in, she urges, no matter what horrors life flings your way * Irish Times *Ruth Fitzmaurice's beautiful book is an enraptured cry at life's gifts and griefs ... Life-affirming and full of love, this book is a clarion call to live life to the full: to dive in for a swim and be brave -- Book of the Month * Psychologies Magazine *Fitzmaurice's brilliantly lyrical ear and gentle humour makes this a none-too-distant relative to the likes of Joan Didion and Cheryl Strayed * Irish Independent *A vivid and beautifully written work, that chronicles a life of joy and frustration and coping and celebration and swimming against the tide and all those points in between * RTE Guide *This debut is set to become a global bestseller -- The Diving Bell and the Butterfly meets Calendar Girls, with a splash of Roger Deakin. It is one of a number of recent books by women riding the crest of a wild-swimming wave. Fitzmaurice's memoir, though, is likely to be the one that exerts the greatest tidal pull -- Helen Davies * The Sunday Times *Deceptively simple prose, laced with clever imagery, emotional complexity and heart -- Róisín Ingle * Irish Times *A moving memoir of family life, coping with her husband's motor neurone disease and the icy joys of wild sea swimming -- Best Non-Fiction * Good Housekeeping *

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Book SynopsisWhat causes chronic and persistent fatigue in so many people? How is it best prevented and treated? What can patients and physicians do to better understand this common medical issue? Fatigue is an extremely common component of many physical and mental disorders, from anxiety and depression to heart disease and hypertension. Many patients even find themselves suffering from persistent fatigue with little understanding of how to safely and effectively treat the issue, especially if their symptoms don’t qualify for diagnosis as Chronic Fatigue Syndrome, which can make them “fall through the cracks” of the medical system. But now, with Fatigue and Dysautonomia: Chronic or Persistent, What’s the Difference?, physicians Joseph Colombo and Nicholas L. DePace aim to close those cracks, offering a simplified analysis and discussion focusing on this common patient complaint and how best to treat it. Topics covered include: ​ Parasympathetic and Sympathetic (P&S) causes of both chronic and “persistent” fatigue Natural therapies to help relieve fatigue and promote wellness. Concepts of fatigue, the six-pronged Mind-Body Wellness Program, and the P&S nervous systems. Causal relationships between fatigue and P&S dysfunction (a more specific description of autonomic dysfunction or dysautonomia) How to treat fatigue with supplements and lifestyle modifications that have been documented to work without the added side-effects of most pharmaceutical therapies. Presenting discussions with patients and doctors side-by-side to help physicians see how to present information to their patients and patients to learn what physicians need to know to tailor therapy to their individual needs, Fatigue and Dysautonomia is an essential resource for anyone concerned with fatigue, from medical professionals to patients to family and friends.

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Book SynopsisA look in to the history behind the village of Eyam when the plague came killing the majority of the population.

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Book SynopsisGet ready to provide efficient, informed patient care, with the newly updated Professional Guide to Diseases , 11th Edition . This comprehensive guide offers the causes, signs and symptoms for more than 600 disorders, with expert nursing direction on tests, assessments, diagnosis, treatments, and special considerations.Whether you are a student preparing for board certification or are a new or experienced nurse, this is vital support for understanding correct treatment of the common conditions seen almost daily. Build up your ground-floor knowledge of a wide range of common disorders and diseases: NEW full-color figures and illustrations Boxed text on pathophysiology and prevention that helps reinforce difficult concepts Icons that emphasize important concepts: Elderly Tip, Pediatric Tip, Clinical Alert, Life-Threatening Disorder, and Confirming Diagnosis Consistent template that makes information quick and easy to find yet comprehensive enough to offer complete coverage of a group of similar diseases Expert guidance that leads you to targeted, cost-effective testing Chapters offer a thorough grounding in:Disorders found in individual body systems – Cardiovascular; respiratory; neurologic; gastrointestinal; hepatobiliary; musculoskeletal; renal and urologic; immune; hematologic; metabolic and nutritional; endocrine; eye; ear, nose and throat; skin; genetic; obstetric and gynecologic; sexual; and psychiatric Malignant neoplasms – Head, neck and spine; thorax; abdomen and pelvis; male and female genitalia; bone, skin and soft tissue; blood and lymph Infection – Gram-positive cocci, gram-negative cocci, gram-positive bacilli, gram-negative bacilli, spirochetes and mycobacteria, mycoses, respiratory viruses, rash-producing viruses, enteroviruses, arbovirus, miscellaneous viruses, rickettsia, protozoa, helminths Trauma – Head, neck and spine, thorax, abdomen, extremities, whole body Updated information on rare diseases, potential agents of bioterrorism, and complementary and alternative therapies for specific conditions, with additional coverage for more than 50 life-threatening disorders Detailed guidance on hundreds of commonly seen disorders and diseases in easy-to-read language — ideal for both graduate and undergraduate study Offers new nurses the confidence to function fully while building on-the-unit skills and know-how Small enough size to carry with you as a solid resource — informative, concise and organized for easy reference Your book purchase includes a complimentary download of the enhanced eBook for iOS™, Android™, PC and Mac. Take advantage of these practical features that will improve your eBook experience: The ability to download the eBook on multiple devices at one time — providing a seamless reading experience online or offline Easily convert to audiobook, powering your content with natural language text-to-speech Powerful search tools and smart navigation cross-links that allow you to search within this book, or across your entire library of VitalSource eBooks About the Clinical Editor Dr. Laura M. Willis, DNP, APRN-CNP,CMSRN, is a Family Nurse Practitioner at Urbana Family Medicine and Pediatrics in Urbana, Ohio

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Book SynopsisTrade Review“Clinical Anatomy makes the perfect compendium to read and recap, as well as to return to revisit one's own learning ... a must-have anatomy book for students of all clinical healthcare professions.” – Journal of Perioperative PracticeTable of ContentsPreface to the Fourteenth Edition, xiii Preface to the First Edition, xv Acknowledgements to the Fourteenth Edition, xvii Acknowledgements to the First Edition, xix About the Companion Website, xx Part 1: The Thorax Introduction, 3 Surface anatomy and surface markings, 3 The thoracic cage, 7 The lower respiratory tract, 20 The mediastinum, 30 On the examination of a chest radiograph, 54 Part 2: The Abdomen and Pelvis Surface anatomy and surface markings, 59 The fasciae and muscles of the abdominal wall, 62 Peritoneal cavity, 70 The gastrointestinal tract, 75 The gastrointestinal adnexae: liver, gall bladder and its ducts,pancreas and spleen, 97 The urinary tract, 110 The male genital organs, 121 The bony and ligamentous pelvis, 129 The muscles of the pelvic floor and perineum, 138 The female genital organs, 142 The posterior abdominal wall, 155 Computed axial tomography, 161 Part 3: The Upper Limb Surface anatomy and surface markings of the upper limb, 165 The bones and joints of the upper limb, 170 Three important zones of the upper limb: the axilla,the cubital fossa and the carpal tunnel, 189 The arteries of the upper limb, 192 The brachial plexus, 193 The course and distribution of the principal nerves of the upper limb, 197 Compartments of the upper limb, 201 The female breast, 202 The anatomy of upper limb deformities, 206 The spaces of the hand, 210 Part 4: The Lower Limb Surface anatomy and surface markings of the lower limb, 217 The bones and joints of the lower limb, 227 Three important zones of the lower limb: the femoral triangle,adductor canal and popliteal fossa, 251 The arteries of the lower limb, 258 The veins of the lower limb, 261 The course and distribution of the principal nerves of the lower limb, 264 Compartments of the lower limb, 271 Part 5: The Head and Neck Surface anatomy of the neck, 277 The thyroid gland, 282 The parathyroid glands, 286 The palate, 288 The tongue and floor of the mouth, 291 The pharynx, 296 The larynx, 303 The salivary glands, 309 The major arteries of the head and neck, 313 The veins of the head and neck, 321 The lymph nodes of the neck, 327 The cervical sympathetic trunk, 329 The branchial system and its derivatives, 330 Surface anatomy and surface markings of the head, 331 The scalp, 333 The skull, 334 The paranasal sinuses (accessory nasal sinuses), 340 The mandible, 344 The vertebral column, 347 Part 6: The Nervous System Introduction, 357 The brain, 357 The spinal cord, 381 The cranial nerves, 388 The special senses, 406 The autonomic nervous system, 417 Glossary of eponyms, 427 Index, 433

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Book Synopsis The Ear—Organs of Hearing and Balance is a useful chart showing the anatomy of the ear. The large colorful and detailed central image shows the anatomy of and the structures that make up the ear. All of the major parts of the ear are illustrated and labeled on the central image. Many of the structures are depicted with close up detailed illustrations. Includes: right auricle right tympanic membrane with detail close-up middle ear with detail close-up close up of the auditory ossicles detail of the membranous labyrinth including a detail of the cochlear labyrinth membranous ampulla organ of Corti macula of saccule The Ear—Organs of Hearing and Balance also textually explains and illustrates how we hear from the ear to the brain, the physiology of sound. Made in the USA.

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Book SynopsisHow to Beat Worry and Generalised Anxiety Disorder One Step at a Time is specifically addressed to low-intensity patients and follows an evidence-based cognitive behavioural therapy (CBT) approach. This book is the perfect resource for helping you to beat worry or Generalised Anxiety Disorder, either by yourself or in conjunction with the support of an IAPT service. The book is written in a friendly, engaging (and jargon-free!) style and encourages interactive reading through tables, illustrations and worksheets. Real-life case studies illustrate the use of each intervention and demonstrate how you can work through your anxiety. The book teaches you effective CBT techniques for managing your worry more effectively and releasing tension through Progressive Muscle Relaxation.

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Book SynopsisAn accessible, comforting and practical book for anyone experiencing anxiety, from the author of The Recovery Letters and How to Tell Depression to Piss Off.Despite more and more people opening up about their mental health, anxiety is still taboo. We''re not supposed to be anxious; we''re supposed to be resilient and able to ''get on with it''. We are expected to excel while juggling a hectic, pressurised schedule at home and at work, despite the lines between the two being more blurred than ever.This book dispels that taboo. It is for anyone who has experienced general anxiety disorder, trauma-related anxiety, clinical anxiety and those with ''low-level'' anxieties.At once empathetic and entertaining, How to Tell Anxiety to Sod Off offers 40 ways to get to a better place with anxiety. They are born out of the author''s personal experience of managing his own anxiety and his many years of working as a counselor helping people with Trade ReviewJames takes a super-serious message and delivers it with a twinkle in his eye. You end up accidentally learning loads of stuff -- Andy Cope, bestselling author of The Art of Being BrilliantThere are two notable elements to this book. Firstly, the entertaining and self-deprecating (and funny) but personal style of writing means that it is easy to connect with the author, and not see him as a preachy guru from on high. Secondly, the book is packed with solid advice for how we can relate to our anxiety in way that still allows us to live our best life. Highly recommended -- Nic Hooper, senior lecturer in psychology and author of The Unbreakable StudentA book to play anxiety bingo with and one that will help you realise you are not alone in experiencing absurd mental terrors that feel horribly real. James makes it very funny too, because the ludicrousness of where our anxiety imagination can take us can be as funny on the page as it is horrifying when it is playing out in our mind. You will laugh and come away from this tooled up for the next battle in your mind's darker corners -- Robin Ince, comedianJames has written a wonderfully light-hearted, down-to-earth and practical book that has the potential to help many people and in many ways. How to Tell Anxiety to Sod Off is a joy to read, and James' jargon-free and authentic style will appeal to all those who need help with anxiety -- Richard Nicholls, writer and psychotherapistOne of the best ways to tell anxiety to sod off is to laugh. Which is where James Withey's book is different to many other books about how to stop worrying. It's funny! I mean, really side-splitting, roar-out-loud funny. Crammed with good advice as well as laughs, I now have it by my bedside -- Rachel Kelly, mental health advocate and Sunday Times bestselling author of Black RainbowIt's a rare gift to be able to engage with the serious subject of anxiety and be entertaining and funny at the same time. However, James Withey nails both in his new book. Any reader who applies his straight-talking, accessible advice to their anxiety will most certainly have it sodding off in no time -- Dr Aaron Balick, psychotherapist and authorAs a person with anxiety who loves swearing, this book is sodding helpful -- Julie Cohen, bestselling authorA humorous, accessible and genuinely helpful pick 'n' mix of anecdotes and tips to help put anxiety back in its box -- Lucy Nichol, author and mental health campaigner

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Book Synopsis A NATURAL WHOLE-BODY APPROACH TO REVERSING INFLAMMATION AND FEELING YOUR BEST! INFLAMMATION IS AN IMPORTANT COMPONENT OF THE IMMUNE SYSTEM. It is essential for the healing process since it is a programmed response necessary for fighting infections and repairing damaged tissues. However, problems arise when this inflammatory reaction becomes systemic and goes unchecked for months or years. When this happens, the same chemicals used for healing can cause weight gain and eventually trigger a host of deadly diseases. Based on the life-changing principles shared in Dr. Colbert?s New York Times best-selling books?tailored to specifically address inflammation?Reversing Inflammation walks you through the process of building a healthy lifestyle. With nutritional and alternative health tips, it reveals: What foods contribute to inflammation What foods control inflammation Groundbreaking research on how fat contributes to inflammation How to shop and eat out while on the anti-inflammatory diet Supplements that support weight loss and overall health And so much more!

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Book SynopsisGayle DeLong was a well-known activist in the autism community, the ?Warrior Mom? of two autistic daughters. She worked closely with Robert F. Kennedy, Jr. on vaccine injury issues. This book is a record (based largely on her diaries) of her happy marriage to Jonathan Rose, from their first date in 1994 to her untimely death from breast cancer in January 2022.Love in the Age of Autism does not sugarcoat the stresses and heartbreak of raising autistic children: it is more honest about that than most other books on the subject. But it is also an inspiring love story, which can help autism parents find profound joys in spite of all the pains. It offers practical advice and models for sharing the burdens and pleasures of life, based on a strong sense of family values. Many autism moms give up their careers to care for their children, but Gayle was a determined professional woman, and her arrangements with Jonathan allowed her to continue working.She also refused to give up one of her favourite sports ? sex. This book frankly (and with an earthy sense of humour) illustrates how autism parents can continue to enjoy passionate, monogamous physical love ? and it also explains how to provide sex education for autistic girls (who can easily be taken advantage of). In this book, the girl dies in the end, as she often does in love stories, but the tale is intensely romantic and life-affirming. Gayle DeLong was a well-known activist in the autism community, the ?Warrior Mom? of two autistic daughters. She worked closely with Robert F. Kennedy, Jr. on vaccine injury issues. This book is a record (based largely on her diaries) of her happy marriage to Jonathan Rose. Love in the Age of Autism does not sugarcoat the stresses and heartbreak of raising autistic children: it is more honest about that than most other books on the subject. But it is also an inspiring love story, which can help autism parents find profound joys in spite of all the pains. It offers practical advice and models for sharing the burdens and pleasures of life, based on a strong sense of family values. This book frankly (and with an earthy sense of humour) illustrates how autism parents can continue to enjoy passionate, monogamous physical love ? and it explains how to provide sex education for autistic girls. The tale that Gayle and Jonathan tell is intensely romantic and life-affirming.

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Book SynopsisMoses Chao argues that activity in the peripheral nervous system predicts the onset of neurological and psychiatric conditions such as Parkinson’s disease, autism, and dementia. Responsible for regulating a range of involuntary bodily processes and for detecting smells, sounds, and touch, the peripheral system may also be a key to better health.Trade ReviewA sweeping tour…Chao proves to be a capable guide, and at many points it feels as if he is a personal mentor sitting at the front of a small classroom, expounding on his years of experience. -- Sara Manning Peskin * American Scientist *[An] eye-opening debut…Chao makes a convincing case that scientists would do well to focus research on the [peripheral nervous system] and its relationship with disease. * Publishers Weekly *An excellent guide to an important topic. The peripheral nervous system has long been seen as a second-class citizen with respect to the brain, but Chao shows that this is deeply misguided: without the periphery, the brain would be unable to sense the world, act in it, or even survive. -- Joseph E. LeDoux, author of The Four Realms of Existence: A New Theory of Being HumanA long-awaited book, revealing just how deeply the brain is embedded in the body. By illuminating the neuronal and humoral systems that coordinate our physiology—both with and without the brain—Chao shows that the peripheral nervous system is not at all peripheral in terms of importance. -- György Buzsáki, author of The Brain from Inside OutEngaging and well-written. Chao makes a compelling case for the role the peripheral nervous system plays in contributing to diseases that affect the central nervous system, delightfully weaving together historical accounts of neurological diseases with cutting-edge science. -- Ahmet Hoke, Director of the Division of Neuromuscular Diseases, Johns Hopkins University School of Medicine

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Book SynopsisThe updated Diseases of the Digestive Tract Anatomical Chart, 2nd Edition illustrates a wide variety of diseases using a central image of the organs of the digestive tract, part of the digestive system. Organs and approximately 40 diseases or conditions are clearly labeled, some with brief relevant descriptions, and illustrated in context. Included: Achalasia Adenocarcinoma of colon Adenocarcinoma of jejunum Adenocarcinoma of pancreas Adenocarcinoma of rectosigmoid region Adenocarcinoma of stomach Appendicitis Barrett’s esophagus Carcinoma of esophagus Celiac disease Cirrhosis Diverticulosis of colon Duodenal ulcer Esophageal reflux disease Esophageal varices External hemorrhoids Fatty liver Gallstones in common bile duct Gallstones in cystic duct Gallston

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Book SynopsisAs the human lifespan increases, New York Times best-selling author Michael Roizen, M.D. offers an inspiring look into the future of longevity--and reveals how to prepare for a longer, healthier future.Believe it or not, living to 100, 120, or even 130 years old will become increasingly common over the next decade--and life past 100 may not be what you think. In this groundbreaking narrative, best-selling author Michael Roizen explains how cutting-edge science and technology will revolutionize your ability to live longer, younger, and better.As evidenced in the global press, today's breakthroughs in longevity research are unprecedented. This provocative yet practical book will help you prepare for the next major social disruptor by making the best decisions for your brain, your body, and your bank account.Dr. Roizen, along with acclaimed economists Peter Linneman and Albert Ratner, unpacks a wide swath of medical phenomena--from reengineer

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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 SynopsisTwenty per cent of the UK population suffer IBS-related symptoms. This guide aims to help millions to reduce their arthritic symptoms. It features a diet which shows that a gradual reduction of starch in one's diet can reduce pain in days, to a point where drug usage is reduced and, in some cases, eliminated completely.

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Book SynopsisLupus, a disease of the immune system, can be quite deadly, claiming the lives of thousands of patients yearly. Dr. Daniel J. Wallace is one of the world''s leading authorities on this disorder, an eminent clinician who has treated over 3,000 lupus patients, the largest such practice in America. His The Lupus Book, originally published in 1995, immediately established itself as the most readable and helpful book on the disease.Now Dr. Wallace has once again completely revised The Lupus Book, incorporating a wealth of new information. This book discusses new drug information and newly discovered information about the pathology of the disease all laid out in user-friendly language that any patient could understand. In particular, Wallace discusses the first drug for lupus to be approved by the FDA--belimumab (Benlysta)--as well as other drugs in clinical trials. Readers will also discover sections on the science of lupus and breakthroughs in research including: genetics, microbiome, and clinical trial methodology. And as in past editions, the book provides absolutely lucid answers to such questions as: What causes lupus? How and where is the body affected? Can a woman with lupus have a baby? And how can one manage this disease? Indeed, Dr. Wallace has distilled his extensive experience, providing the most up-to-date information on causes, prevention, cure, exercise, diet, and many other important topics. There is also a glossary of terms and an appendix of lupus resource materials compiled by Dr. Wallace. This new seventh edition discusses new treatments, review of pathogenesis, new laboratory tests

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Book SynopsisThis handbook describes the diagnostic process clearly and logically, aiding medical students and others who wish to improve their diagnostic performance and to learn more about the diagnostic process.Trade ReviewThis is a nice memory aid for new clinicians as well as a refresher for clinicians who have been in the practice of medicine for a long time. * Doody's Notes *This book is useful for medical students of all years... and is perfect for ILAs, finals revision and wards round. As with all Oxford Handbooks, its handy size makes it very placement friendly. * North Wing *Table of Contents1. The diagnostic process ; 2. Interpreting the history and examination ; 3. General and endocrine symptoms and physical signs ; 4. Skin symptoms and physical signs ; 5. Cardiovascular symptoms and physical signs ; 6. Respiratory symptoms and physical signs ; 7. Gastrointestinal symptoms and physical signs ; 8. Urological and gynaecological symptoms and physical signs ; 9. Joint, limb, and back symptoms and physical signs ; 10. Psychiatric and neurological symptoms and physical signs ; 11. Laboratory tests ; 12. Chest x-rays ; 13. Making the diagnostic process evidence-based

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Book SynopsisHighly topical - reveals the 100 (or so) most significant pandemics, plagues and epidemics in world history, from prehistory to Covid-19.

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Book SynopsisWalkley Award-winning journalist, Sharri Markson is the Investigations Editor at The Australian and host of prime-time show Sharri on Sky News Australia. The origins of Covid-19 are shrouded in mystery. Scientists and government officials insisted, for a year and a half, that the virus had a natural origin, ridiculing anyone who dared contradict this view. Tech giants swept the internet, censoring and silencing debate in the most extreme fashion. Yet it is undeniable that a secretive facility in Wuhan was immersed in genetically manipulating bat-coronaviruses in perilous experiments. And as soon as the news of an outbreak in Wuhan leaked, the Chinese military took control and gagged all laboratory insiders. Part-thriller, part-expose, What Really Happened in Wuhan is a ground-breaking investigation from leading journalist Sharri Markson into the origins of Covid-19, the cover-ups, the conspiracies and the classified research. It features never-before-seen primary documents exposin

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Book SynopsisIn The First Cell, Azra Raza offers a searing account of how both medicine and our society (mis)treats cancer, how we can do better, and why we must. A lyrical journey from hope to despair and back again, The First Cell explores cancer from every angle: medical, scientific, cultural, and personal. Indeed, Raza describes how she bore the terrible burden of being her own husband's oncologist as he succumbed to leukemia. Like When Breath Becomes Air, The First Cell is no ordinary book of medicine, but a book of wisdom and grace by an author who has devoted her life to making the unbearable easier to bear.

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Book Synopsis The Ear—Organs of Hearing and Balance is a useful chart showing the anatomy of the ear. The large colorful and detailed central image shows the anatomy of and the structures that make up the ear. All of the major parts of the ear are illustrated and labeled on the central image. Many of the structures are depicted with close up detailed illustrations. Includes: right auricle right tympanic membrane with detail close-up middle ear with detail close-up close up of the auditory ossicles detail of the membranous labyrinth including a detail of the cochlear labyrinth membranous ampulla organ of Corti macula of saccule The Ear—Organs of Hearing and Balance also textually explains and illustrates how we hear from the ear to the brain, the physiology of sound. Made in the USA.

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