Family and health Books

Book SynopsisThis is the book that made publishing history and started a revolution in the way Americans think about what they eat. Now, for the first time, it is available in a trade edition, with larger, more readable type.

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Book SynopsisThoroughly revised and updated; over 6 million copies sold! The easy-to-use pocket-sized guide designed to help you make smart, healthy food choices and take control of your weight.

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Book SynopsisA comprehensive, user-friendly medical yoga program designed for the management and prevention of osteoporosis, with more than four hundred illustrations.

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Book SynopsisLose those unwanted pounds and keep them off once and for all with an easy three-week diet.

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Book Synopsis"To many of his patients [Dr. Fishman] is a miracle worker." —Jane E. Brody, New York TimesTrade Review"Dr. Fishman's advice is as specific and practical as it is wise. These easy-to-follow guidelines can lead even the stiffest back to find relief in the stretch. It is the best book I have ever read on the application of yoga to back pain. This is truly a gem for back pain sufferers!" -- James M. Dillard, MD, author of The Chronic Pain Solution and Alternative Medicines for Dummies"If you are one of the many people who have experienced back pain at some point in your life, this book is for you. This book is well-researched with clear practical instructions accompanied by photographs to guide the reader. It is a welcome union of the age-old healing techniques of yoga with the science of modern medicine." -- David Riley, MD, editor in chief, Explore: The Journal of Science and Healing

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Book SynopsisAn instructive, inspiring guide to using yoga as an effective and approachable tool to lose weight and achieve a healthier lifestyle.

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Book Synopsis“An exhilarating, at times heartbreaking, and ultimately unforgettable journey that lays bare the true human stakes of the world’s most popular game.”—Warren St. John, best-selling author of Outcasts UnitedTrade Review"Masterfully weaves together the stories of boys from a renowned soccer academy in Doha in an illuminating narrative." -- Sports Illustrated"What a fantastic story: a soccer-themed mix of Hoop Dreams and The Sports Gene.… A tale with universal appeal to anyone who cares about the human condition." -- Grant Wahl, author of The Beckham Experiment"Every fan of international soccer must read The Away Game." -- Helon Habila, author of Oil on Water and The Chibok Girls"An excellent introduction to this shady world." -- Nicolas van de Walle - Foreign Affairs

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Book SynopsisA New York Times Sports and Fitness Bestseller “The definitive tour through a bewildering jungle of…claims that compose a multibillion-dollar recovery industry.” —David Epstein, best-selling author of The Sports GeneTrade Review"Authoritative, delightful, and much-needed." -- Ed Yong, best-selling author of I Contain Multitudes"Christie Aschwanden makes the mind-boggling world of sports recovery a hilarious adventure, and she mixes science with stories that everyone can relate to." -- Jessie Diggins, member of the U.S. Cross Country Ski Team"The question of how to best adapt to and benefit from training is still fraught with confusion.… Christie Aschwanden offers much-needed clarity on the subject in Good to Go." -- Becky Wade - Runner’s World"Skeptical and precise but also immensely enjoyable… a tour de force of great science journalism." -- Nate Silver, author of The Signal and the Noise"The most important book about training you’ll read this year." -- Alex Hutchinson, best-selling author of Endure"An intelligent and entertaining tour of fitness research for anyone who exercises, with clear advice on what actually works to aid recovery." -- Julia Belluz - Vox"When a work like this is written by one of the best science writers in the world, there is much to learn not only from the way [Christie Aschwanden] combines narrative with a clear synthesis of what the scientific evidence actually supports, but also about how the world of sports recovery can teach us something more fundamental about human nature." -- Jonathan Wai - Psychology Today"A useful introduction to how scientific research works—and why, in sports science, it often doesn’t. Such insights make Good to Go appealing to more than just gym rats and weekend warriors. It’s for anyone who wonders how scientific studies happen, and how they influence the claims on products found in grocery stores and athletic stores alike." -- Bethany Brookshire - ScienceNews"Absorbing.… Aschwanden separates the facts from the hype in the realm of athletic recovery, dispensing welcome doses of common sense." -- David Takami - Seattle Times"An amusing and exhaustive takedown of the recovery products and trends that fitness enthusiasts have transformed into a multibillion-dollar industry." -- Andrea Gawrylewski - Scientific American

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Book SynopsisA deeply moving narrative of the coronavirus pandemic, told through portraits of eight individuals who worked tirelessly to help others.Trade Review"Kathy Gilsinan’s optimistic The Helpers describes the remarkable awakening that coalesced around the COVID-19 pandemic. Gilsinan does not shy away from the very real grief, but her powerful storytelling brings to light the grit, urgency, and inspiration of ordinary Americans in extraordinary times. A necessary dose of hope!" -- Danielle Ofri, MD, PhD, clinical professor of medicine at NYU School of Medicine, Editor-in-Chief of Bellevue Literary Review, and author of When We Do Harm"Brilliantly conceived, carefully reported, grippingly and vividly written, The Helpers is a story of the pandemic that will last." -- James Fallows, coauthor of Our Towns: A 100,000-Mile Journey into the Heart of America"Poignant stories from the darkest days of the pandemic.... Compassionate throughout, [Gilsinan] effectively conveys the struggles, fears, and sacrifices that each of these individuals faced. She also exposes many of the fatal flaws in the American medical system. A comforting, much-needed reminder that we are still all in this together." -- Kirkus Reviews"Inspiring.... Intimate and engaging, this is a worthy tribute to those who stepped forward in a time of tremendous need." -- Publishers Weekly

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Book SynopsisAn award-winning physician-writer exposes how pervasive cracks in the health care system cost us time, energy, and lives—and how we can fix them.Trade Review"Yurkiewicz is working against the grain of American health care, in which patients are assumed to be consumers, not managers of it. . . . [Her] book is a detailed, moving portrait of what medicine could look like." -- Leah Libresco Sargeant - National Review"Illuminating case studies drive home the dire consequences of fragmentation . . . Persuasive and damning, this scathing indictment unsettles." -- Publishers Weekly (starred review)"Moving . . . Yurkiewicz’s poignant prose reads like a novel . . . An engaging read that paints an honest picture of how a broken system impacts patients and providers." -- Kirkus"Yurkiewicz makes a frightening and compelling case against a medical system that doesn’t promote—and often hinders—communication among medical caregivers, to the detriment of patients . . . An informative and sobering look at the state of patient care in the United States." -- Library Journal"Fragmented is a bravura feat of synthesis, showing how so many failings of America’s health care system are actually facets of the same horrible problem. It’s a call to arms, showing that said problem is intolerable and fixable. It’s an essential book, possessed of a ferocious urgency and anchored by Ilana Yurkiewicz’s stirring, compassionate writing." -- Ed Yong, New York Times best-selling author and winner of the Pulitzer Prize"A beautiful meditation on and exposé of the failures and opportunities in American health care. Ilana Yurkiewicz brings her singular voice—as a brilliant doctor scrabbling to provide top-notch care, a vulnerable daughter actively bridging gaps during her own father’s serious illness, and an expert observer of systems and policy—to this crucial book full of empathy, gripping stories, and hard-won wisdom about how to achieve better care for us all. I loved it." -- Lucy Kalanithi, MD, Stanford School of Medicine, and widow of Paul Kalanithi, author of When Breath Becomes Air"American health care is so technically advanced, the spawning ground for life-changing medical breakthroughs, yet it fails so many by being dysfunctional, absurdly costly, and uneven . . . Ilana Yurkiewicz combines lucid prose, astute observations as a frontline provider, and incredible empathy to dissect this paradox in an unforgettable way . . . An important book." -- Abraham Verghese, author of The Covenant of Water and Cutting for Stone"Urgent, timely, and eye-opening." -- Danielle Ofri, MD, PhD, author of When We Do Harm"A lucid diagnosis of the systemic problem that has resulted in our ‘broken’ health-care system. Yurkiewicz allows readers to see through a young doctor's eyes as the reality of fragmentation dawns during intensely emotional situations, infusing compelling narratives with humor and humanity, and making sense of inscrutable health policy issues that affect us all. Somehow, amid the chaos, Fragmented is able to find a glimmer of hope that is desperately needed." -- James Hamblin, MD, author of Clean"Fragmented is a riveting, impassioned narrative that details the Kafka-esque paradox of American medicine: Despite having access to more information than ever, our doctors seem to know less and less about us. What makes it so uplifting and inspiring is that Yurkiewicz, an oncologist who has witnessed this problem first-hand, is optimistic that these challenges can be overcome—and that a more compassionate, humane healthcare system is within reach." -- Seth Mnookin, New York Times best-selling author and professor of science writing, Massachusetts Institute of Technology"From the intimacy of the hospital wards and her relationships with her own patients, Yurkiewicz tells the compelling story of the razor-thin margins by which medical care is delivered successfully in the United States, and how easily people can slip through the cracks of our health system. A must-read." -- Mikkael A. Sekeres, MD, MS, author of Drugs and the FDA and When Blood Breaks Down

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Book SynopsisAn inspiring and easy-to-use primer on natural beauty, featuring 45 recipes for using essential oils to make your own perfumes and room sprays, lip balm, face and body oils, bath salts, juices, tonics, and more, including an overview of important plant ingredients, the benefits of detoxing your beauty regimen, and tips for creating a cleaner self-care routine.Just like chemical additives in our food, synthetic ingredients in our hair and skin care can wreak havoc with our bodies. Luckily, there's no need to compromise luxurious, effective skin and hair care for safety. From a leader in the world of natural beauty, Wild Beauty is an inspiring and highly usable guide to harnessing the miraculous power of plants to make your own face oils, body balms, hairspray, bath salts, and more. Jana Blankenship, founder of the popular beauty company Captain Blankenship, believes that organic beauty products create a direct link with nature, and ingredients like cold pressed org

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Book SynopsisIf you feel like your kids are killing you, you’ve come to the right place. This irreverant, hilarious guide to the trials of motherhood makes the perfect gift for mom—or any woman with a huge heart and a mouth that sometimes needs washing out with soap.Attention all potty-mouthed, cheap-wine-drinking mothers: Prepare to meet your match. Any bad thought you’ve had about your kids, Nicole Knepper has had worse. Much worse. It’s not that she doesn’t love her kids. It’s that she understands what a mind-f*?% it can be to try to civilize those wild little beasts.Based on her hugely popular Facebook page, “Moms Who Drink and Swear,” this book reveals why family dinners are like herpes, how to avoid smashing toys that are being fought over, and the joy of hearing that your son has murdered his imaginary friend. As Nicole rants and raves about caring for children (without crushing their souls), family togetherness (w

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Book SynopsisKatie Wells, author of The Wellness Mama Cookbook and founder of Wellness Mama, finally shares the secret of how she manages six kids, a company, and a career without sacrificing a healthy lifestyle with this step-by-step, comprehensive guide to clean, natural living.By following her simple detox plan, you'll be able to implement a system for better living by reducing toxic exposure, transforming your diet, and regaining control over your health. Katie provides practical tips for slowly incorporating this rewarding lifestyle into an already busy schedule, giving you the option to choose what area of life you'd like to work on first. You can detox your body with whole foods and natural medicines; clean up your beauty regime with all-natural moisturizers, cleansers, hair products, and makeup; get rid of toxic household products that include bleach, ammonia, and acids; try a digital detox for you and your family; or learn how to de-stress by adopting healthier sleepi

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Book SynopsisThe beauty secrets of Jennifer Aniston, Catherine Zeta-Jones, Lindsay Lohan, Beyonce Knowles, Jennifer Lopez, Liz Hurley, Charlize Theron and many, many more.

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Book SynopsisType 2 diabetes, associated with obesity, is today the most common form of diabetes. It is also associated with a number of other cardiovascular risk factors which constitute the metabolic syndrome. Effective management of diabesity' is crucial to the reduction of morbidity and premature morbidity due to cardiovascular disease. Part of the successful Diabetes in Practice' series, Obesity and Diabetes Second Edition focuses on the link between diabetes and obesity, two of the most pressing health problems in the developed world. It covers topics ranging from the changing epidemiology of type 2 diabetes to an analysis of the principal causes of the metabolic syndrome. Includes new chapters on obesity management in ethnic minorities and obesity issues in the workplace Features many suggestions of practical value Describes a contemporary approach to the clinical assessment of obesity and its management in both primary and secondary care sTrade Review"Obesity and Diabetes is an extremely useful, high quality reference book and does what it does effectively, educating clearly and comprehensively on the science of the conditions, with a highly eminent cast list." (Practical Diabetes International, May 2010) Table of Contents1. Changing epidemiology of obesity - implications for diabetes 2. The genetics of human obesity 3. Lifestyle determinants of obesity 4. Pathogenesis of obesity related Type 2 diabetes 5. Obesity and prevention of Type 2 diabetes 6. Diet and food-based therapies for obesity in diabetic patients 7. Behavioural modifications in the treatment of obesity 8. Physical activity, obesity and Type 2 diabetes 9. Diabetes, obesity and cardiovascular disease - therapeutic implications 10. Drug therapy for the obese diabetic patient 11. The role of bariatric surgery in the management of Type 2 diabetes 12. Childhood obesity and Type 2 diabetes 13. Obesity and polycystic ovary syndrome 14. Management of diabetes in primary care: a multi disciplinary approach 15. Management of obesity and the workplace issues 16. Obesity in different ethnic groups

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Book SynopsisImaging in Endocrinology will provide endocrinologists and radiologists of all levels with an outstanding diagnostic imaging atlas to aid them in the diagnosis and management of all the major endocrine diseases they are likely to encounter.Table of ContentsAbout the Companion Website xii Preface xiii Collaborators xiv Chapter 1 Thyroid 1 Chapter 2 Pituitary Gland 22 Chapter 3 Adrenal Gland 47 Chapter 4 Pancreas 76 Chapter 5 Bone and Mineral Metabolism 100 Chapter 6 Gonads 155 Chapter 7 Mucocutaneous Manifestations of Endocrine Disorders 206 Index 227

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Book SynopsisCovers such topics as prostaglandin synthetase enzyme, synthetic eicosanoids, innovative analytical methods, the influence of cytokines in the regulation of synthesis and actions, eicosanoids that influence the cardiovascular system, and newly discovered roles in reproduction and interactions with nitric oxide.Trade Review"Investigators with either or a basic or clinical interest in the metabolism of essential fatty acids and eicosanoid production have all such information at hand in this excellent compendium." (New England Journal of Medicine, March 17, 2005) "…it serves to effectively communicate the most current information on eicosanoids in an understandable manner.” (E-STREAMS, September 2004)Table of ContentsList of Contributors. Preface. Preface from Prostaglandins. Acknowledgements. Foreword. Section One: Biosynthesis and Metabolism 1. Perspectives on the Biosynthesis and Metabolism of Eicosanoids (Robert C. Murphy, Rebecca C. Bowers, Jennifer Dickinson and Karin Zemski-Berry). 2. Control of Eicosanoid Production by Cellular and Secreted Phospholipase A2 (Marise Andreani, Jean-Luc Olivier and Gilbert Béréziat). 3. Mechanisms of PGH synthase-1 (COX-1) activity and role of radical states (Carol Deby and Ginette Deby-Dupont ). 4. Regulation and Function of Prostaglandin Synthase 2/Cyclooxygenase II (Harvey R. Herschman). 5. Mammalian Lipoxygenases (Shozo Yamamoto, Hiroshi Suzuki, Natsuo Ueda, Yoshitaka Takahashi and Tanihiro Yoshimoto). 6. Biosynthesis and Biological Effects of 5-oxo-ETE and other Oxoeicosatetraenoic Acids (William S. Powell). 7. Synthetic Eicosanoids (Norrie. H. Wilson). Section Two: Analytic al Methods 8. Perspectives of Analytical Methods for Eicosanoids (Jay Y. Westcott and Angelo Sala). 9. Enzyme Immunoassays of Metabolites and Enzymes Using Acetylcholinesterase as label (Christophe Créminon and Jacques Maclouf). 10.Bioassay of Eicosanoids (Robert L. Jones). 11. Gas Chromatography and Mass Spectometry in Eicosanoid Analysis (Michinao Mizugaki, Takanori Hishinuma, Naoto Suzuki). 12. Time-resolved Fluoroimmunoassay in Eicosanoid Analysis (Werner Schlegel and Harald John). Section Three: Biochemical and Molecular Pharmacology 13. Perspectives and Clinical Significance of the Biochemical and Molecular Pharmacology of Eicosanoids (Subhash P. Khanapure and L. Gordon Letts). 14. Eicosanoid Antagonists (Kiyoshi Yasui and Akinori Arimura). 15. Biosynthesis and Degredation of Anandamide, an Endogenous Ligand of Cannabinoid Receptors (Natsuo Ueda and Dale G. Deutsch). 16. Inhibitors of Eicosanoids (K. D. Rainsford). 17. Biology and Chemistry of Products of the Isoprostane Pathway (L. Jackson Roberts, II, and Jason D. Morrow). 18. Insight into Prostanoid Functions; lessons from receptor-knockout mice (Yukihiko Sugimoto, Shuh Narumiya and Atsushi Ichikawa). Section Four: Immunology, Endocrinology and Metabolic Regulation 19. Perspectives and Clinical Significance of Eicosanoids in Immunology, Endocrinology and Metabolic Regulation (Milan R. Henzl). 20. Prostaglandins and the Immune Response (Diana C. Fleming and Rodney W. Kelly). 21. Leukotrienes in Aspirin-intolerant Asthma (Anthony P. Sampson and Stephen T. Holgate). 22. Essential Fatty Acids (Yoeju Min and Michael A. Crawford). 23. Endothelial Secretory Function and Atherothrombosis (Stefan Chlopicki and Richard J. Gryglewski). 24. Molecular Regulation of Pancreatic Islet Prostaglandin Sythesis and Its Relevance to Diabetes Mellitus (R. Paul Robertson). 25. Prostaglandins, Leukotrienes and Bone (Carol C. Pilbeam and Lawrence G. Raisz). 26. Aging and Prostaglandins (A. Hornych). Section Five: Inflammation 27. Perspectives and Clinical Significance of Eicosanoids in Pain and Inflammation (Burkhard Hinz and Kay Brune). 28. Anti-Inflammatory Steroids (Françoise Russo-Marie). 29. Eicosanoids and Algesia in Inflammation (Lynne Murray, Henry Sarau and Kristen E. Belmonte). 30. Cyclooxygenase-2 in Cancer (Ovidiu C. Trifan and Jaime L. Masferrer). 31. Cytokines and Eicosanoids in Arthritis (K. D. Rainsford). Section Six: Circulatory Systems 32. Prespectives and Clinical Significance of Eicosanoids in the Circulatory System (James B. Lee). 33. Aspirin and Activated Platelets (Artur-Aron Weber). 34. Generation of Vasoactive Prostanoids by the Cyclooxygenase-2 Pathway in the Cardiovascular System of the Rat (P. J. Kadowitz, S. R. Baber, M. M. Mazim, M. Keebler, H. C. Champion, T. J. Bivalacqua, D. B. McNamara and A. L. Hyman). 35. Eicosanoid Generation and Effects in Cardiac Muscle and Coronary Vessels (Karsten Schrör). Section Seven: Digestive System 36. Perspective and Clinical Significance of Eicosanoids in the Digestive System (Chi Hin Cho, Joshua Ka Shun Ko and Marcel Wing Leung Koo). 37. Eicosanoids and Liver Regeneration (David A. Rudnick and Louis J. Muglia). 38. Eicosanoids and the Intestine (Klaus Bukhave and Jørgen Rask-Madsen). 39. Eicosanoids and Stomach Physiology (Brigitta M. Peskar). Section Eight: Nervous System 40. Perspectives and Clinical Significance of Arachidonic Acid Release, Action and Metabolism In the Nervous System (Christopher D. Breder). 41. Eicosanoid Pathways in the Aging of the Central Nervous System (Hari Manev and Tolga Uz). 42. Arachidonate Metabolites in the Neurophysiological System: The Fever Pathway (Ji Zhang and Serge Rivest). 43. Prostanoids in Pain (Tony L. Yaksh, Patrick W. Mantyh and Camilla I. Svensson). 44. Eicosanoids: Roles in the Pathophysiology of Cerebral Ischemia (Robert W. Hickey and Steven H. Graham). 45. NSAIDs in the Treatment of Alzheimer’s Disease (Paul S. Aisen). 46. Prostaglandins and Eicosanoids (A.I.M. Glen and B.M. Ross). 47. Essential Fatty Acids: Eicosanoid Precursors in the Treatment of Huntington’s Disease (Krishna Vaddadi). Section Nine: Conclusions and Correlations 48. Perspectives and Clinical Significance of Eicosanoids in Obstetrics and Gynaecologic Practice (I. Z. MacKenzie). 49. Prostaglandins and Male Reproductive Physiology (Rodney W. Kelly). 50. Prostaglandin F2: The Luteolytic Hormone (John A. McCracken). 51. Prostaglandins in Implantation (Norman L. Poyser). 52. Parturition and the Clinical Interruption of Pregnancy (S. Cowan and A.A. Calder). 53. Foetal and Neonatal Ductus Arteriosus (Kazuo Momma). Section Ten: Conclusions and Correlations 54. Biochemical Interactions of Platelet-Activating Factor with Eicosanoids (Joseph T. O’Flaherty and Robert L. Wykle). 55. Eicosanoid Precursors as Pharmaceuticals (David F. Horrobin). 56. Pharmaceutical Exploitation: cyclooxygenase and lipoxygenase inhibitors (Paola Patrignani and Maria G. Sciulli). 57. Pharmaceutical Exploitation: Eicosanoids and their Analogs (David F. Woodward and June Chen). Epilogue. Index.

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Book SynopsisAfter a century of misunderstanding the differences between diet, weight control, and health, The Case for Keto revolutionizes how we think about healthy eating—from the best-selling author of Why We Get Fat and The Case Against Sugar.Based on twenty years of investigative reporting and interviews with 100 practicing physicians who embrace the keto lifestyle as the best prescription for their patients' health, Gary Taubes gives us a manifesto for the twenty-first-century fight against obesity and diabetes.For years, health organizations have preached the same rules for losing weight: restrict your calories, eat less, exercise more. So why doesn't it work for everyone? Taubes, whose seminal book Good Calories, Bad Calories and cover stories for The New York Times Magazine changed the way we look at nutrition and health, sets the record straight.The Case for Keto puts the ketogenic diet movement in the

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Book SynopsisCocina latina ligera, el primer libro de la chef venezolana Johana Clavel, reune más de 170 recetas latinoamericanas en sus versiones más saludables, inspiradas por su misión de llevar bienestar y conocimiento nutricional a nuestros hogares. La comida latinoamericana es deliciosa, pero también puede ser excesivamente frita y alta en carbohidratos y azúcar. Johana busca romper los esquemas e inspirar a madres, padres y cualquier amante de la cocina a recrear sus recetas favoritas en sus versiones más saludables. Desde incluir linaza molida en sus tamales, hasta sustituir arroz por quinua en una deliciosa paella de mariscos, Johana invita a sus lectores a descubrir los maravillosos beneficios de comer alimentos frescos, variados y completos – sin sacrificar su inigualable sabor latino. Sin embargo, aprender a cocinar platos sanos es, en su opinión, solo mitad de la batalla. Entender la importancia de com

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Book SynopsisAlready a classic in the alcohol treatment and counseling communities, here is a life-changing guide for anyone in a therapeutic relationship—whether a professional counselor, a teacher, a parent, or a friend. Based on studies that pinpoint the characteristics of the most effective therapists, Becoming Naturally Therapeutic shows you how to help those you care about by opening your heart and releasing the healer within. A nationally known pioneer in the area of addiction and transpersonal psychology, Jacquelyn Small shows you how to emphasize without enabling, how to care without controlling, and how by helping others in a genuine spirit of giving you invariably help yourself. She teaches how the true art of therapy lives within us all. You’ll learn: • The ten characteristics—from empathy and warmth to immediacy and concreteness—that all counselors need to discover within themselves. • How to ove

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Book SynopsisTake it from a mom who raised two teenage boys into actual humans—yes, they can and do change. This is her tough love and candid advice on being a good guy in a world full of assh*les. Have you ever returned the family car with less than a quarter tank left? Or gotten a technical in a rec-league basketball game? If so, you might be an assh*le—or you’re at least acting like one. But there’s hope for you yet!  As it turns out, everyone needs to learn one major lesson to safely avoid assh*le territory: Other people are also humans. (Whoa.) This frank, funny, and necessary guidebook contains everything young men need to know to have positive interactions, make better decisions, and recognize when they’re being jerks. Things like, just don’t be an assh*le . . .• To your family: Parents are not your servants.• To your friends: They’ll laugh at you, not with you.

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Book SynopsisThe bestselling authors of Cat and Nat’s Mom Truths go deeper than ever before with outrageous revelations and relatable stories that let every mom know she's not alone.Remember when you were first expecting, and it seemed like every woman on the planet who had ever given birth felt the need to warn you? Your life is about to change forever!With seven kids between them, Cat and Nat know a thing or two about the way motherhood turns your life upside down. Fiercely committed to dismantling the pressure to be perfect, they’ve connected with their audience by sharing their completely real take on the stress, guilt, and joy of being a mom. One might even say they’ve made a brand of oversharing. In their first book, they shared short dispatches and advice from the trenches. Now, Cat and Nat have invited the legion of moms who love them to share their own deepest darkest parenting secrets, and use those to kick off the

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Book Synopsis“Working with Will Cole has changed my health and my life. Gut Feelings offers a highly effective, intuitive, and softer way to reset and reconnect your body and emotions.”—GWYNETH PALTROW The definitive guide to understanding the connection between what you eat and how you feel, offering a 21-day plan to reset your relationship with your body and heal the gut inflammation caused by stress, shame, and trauma—from the New York Times bestselling author of Intuitive Fasting and Ketotarian.It's easy to suffer from frustration and confusion when it comes to nutrition and health. With so much focus on what, when, and how to eat, the emotional component of eating tends to get left behind. Dr. Will Cole sheds light on the relationship between your physical and emotional health, providing a framework for you to better understand the gut-brain connection and influence that connection for the better. He illustr

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Book SynopsisThe ultimate modern-day breastfeeding guide, with empowering, medically sound advice and solutions for the trickiest issues—from a pioneering ENT doctor and breastfeeding expert.In today’s breastfeeding-friendly environment, the pressure to nurse is intense. We hear over and over that breastfeeding is natural, and every woman can do it. The truth is, the majority of moms need help breastfeeding, but they’re forced to sift through varying viewpoints from a dizzying host of sources instead of being able to turn to a doctor for advice. And when breastfeeding doesn’t work, they’re the ones getting blamed for failure.  In Better Breastfeeding, you will find information, not opinions: science-backed facts to help you make informed decisions, without feeling ashamed or bullied. Dr. Linda Dahl presents a new paradigm for breastfeeding based on diagnosing and treating mothers and babies using anatomy and physiology, offering

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Book SynopsisChildren''s Choice Award winner Bethany Barton dives into the microscopic world of germs with fascinating information and tons of humor!This book is covered in germs! But to be fair, so are we. Did you know that there are more viruses and bacteria on Earth than there are stars in the known universe? Learn all about the microbes in and on our bodies that help us survive, the ones that don''t, and everything in between. Written in Bethany Barton''s trademark balance of informative and hilarious, I''m Trying to Love Germs is a perfect entry point to viruses, the pandemic, and the importance of washing our hands.

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Book SynopsisA picture book edition of the board book about love, relationships, and families, offering adults the opportunity to begin important conversations with young children in an informed, safe, and supported way.Trade Review"A must for the shelves… this comprehensive and age-appropriate discussion about love for the youngest children, provides opportunities for important conversations between children and their caregivers." - School Library Journal"Many caregivers will appreciate this concise, useful, and ultimately hopeful conversation starter." --Kirkus

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Book SynopsisTHE BREASTFEEDING BOOK YOUR DOCTOR RECOMMENDSWhy is breastfeeding the optimal choice? What happens when my family leave is over? What’s the safest way to store pumped milk? The American Academy of Pediatrics answers these questions and many more in this invaluable resource for helping you and your baby get the healthiest possible start. Based on the very latest research, this fully revised and updated edition covers everything you need to know about breastfeeding, including:• the benefits of breastfeeding for both mother and infant• the American Academy of Pediatrics’ recommendations on breastfeeding• how to prepare for the first feeding and adjust to life as a nursing mother• guidance for rooming-in with your baby to strengthen your bond and reduce the risk of SIDS• helpful tips for pumping and storing your milk• revised nutrition recommendations for the nursing mother• ideal ways to e

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Book SynopsisOffers a look at the science of nutrition. In this book, the central topics and scientific building blocks of nutrition are emphasized. It follows the 'life and times' of nutrients from their presence in the environment and the body to their role in health and disease, with a focus on the practical and social issues.Table of ContentsPart I: Nutrients in the Environment. 1. Nutrition Discovered. The Many Faces of Nutrition. Evolution of Nutrition Science. Definition of a Nutrient. Overview of the Nutrient Classes. 2. Nutrients in Detail. Carbohydrates. Proteins. Lipids. Vitamins. Minerals. Water. 3. The Circle of Life. Energy - Universal Life Support. Nutrients as Energy Distributors. Nutrient Recycling. 4. Nutrient Availability. Global Food Availability. Dietary Recommendations. Dietary Supplements. Part II: Nutrients in the Body. 5. Nutrient Capture and Assimilation. Digestion. Nutrient Absorption and Transport. Nutrient Destinations. 6. The Absorptive State. Liver. Muscle. Adipose. Brain. 7. The Fasting States. Liver. Muscle. Adipose. Brain. Part III: Physiologic Aspects of Nutrition. 8. Body Composition. Energy Balance. Body Fat-Too Much, Too Little. Dieting vs. Weight Management. 9. Nutrition-Related Diseases. Coronary Heart Disease and Stroke. Cancer. Diabetes Mellitus. Osteoporosis. 10. Nutrition Throughout the Life Cycle. Pregnancy and Lactation. From Infants to Teenagers. The Adult Years. Part IV: Social and Economic Aspects of Nutrition. 11. Psychology of Nutrition. Food Choices. To Eat or Not To Eat. Eating Disorders. 12. Use and Misuse of Nutrition Information. From Research to Newspapers to Public Policy. Understanding Disease Risk. Interpreting Nutrition Information. 13. The Food Industry. Food Technology. Food-Borne Illness. Food Labeling. Functional Foods. 14. A Healthy Future. Physical Activity. The Concept of "Optimal Health". Information Resources

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Book SynopsisIn this surprising and remarkably practical book, Dr. Skotnicki reveals the harmful effects of modern skincare habits and provides a step-by-step guide to preserve the microbiome, fight aging and develop beautiful, problem-free skin.Women, men and children are having more skin problems today than ever before. Sensitive skin prevalence has skyrocketed, and the number of people reacting to cosmetics is climbing. Why? Dermatologist Sandy Skotnicki argues that the cause is a key element of our contemporary lifestyle: the grooming and beauty habits that the advertising and personal-care product industries have encouraged us to pursue. Those miraculous cleansers, creams and balms we're buying to protect our outer layer may actually end up harming the body's largest organ.     In Beyond Soap, Dr. Skotnicki argues that the best state for normal skin is the natural state—the one that avoids disturbing the skin's protective barrier and the bact

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Book SynopsisA radical re-think of our approach to everything from education, healthcare and work, to design, relationships and politics. An essential and inspiring read for everyone interested in our collective future.A revolution in how we age is here. Yes, ageing is inevitable: one year from now we will all be a year older; that will never change. What can and will change is how we age--and how we can all take a much bolder approach to doing it with vigour and joy.The time has come to cast off prejudices and to blur the lines of what is possible and permissible at every stage of life. In other words: we need to learn to re-imagine our approach to later life. Emboldening ourselves in older age demands big structural changes. For a start, we will have to tear up the old script that locks us into devoting the early part of our life to education, the middle chunk to working and raising kids, and whatever is left over at the end to leisure. In an age-inappropriate

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Book SynopsisFind home remedies and advice on illnesses and injuries! There are plenty of medical scenarios that can be identified and treated at home. This medical reference book takes you through the most common illnesses and injuries, their symptoms, locations in the body, how to treat them at home and when to seek professional medical attention.Inside this first aid guide, you’ll find:    • Easy-to-access visual symptoms guide, arranged by body part affected, working from head to toe    • Intuitive entry-level helps the reader identify illness or locate injury quickly    • Clear, simple illustrations of the associated anatomy help medical understanding    • Conditions are listed in order of likelihood, with the most likely first, for speedy diagnosis    • Symbols direct a reader to the appropriate form of me

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Book SynopsisDK brings you an all-encompassing and illustrated guide to your pregnancy journey, from the moment of conception to the first two weeks of your newborn's life.Becoming pregnant is a beautiful moment in any person's life, and with this one-stop pregnancy guide by your side, you will be fully-equipped from beginning to end of your joyful journey.With day-by-day artworks and fetal images showcasing your baby’s development, this comprehensive pregnancy book is perfect for both first-time mums and experienced parents alike. Dive right in to discover: - A day-by-day structure with unmatched detail for every step of the journey.- The day-by-day format is continued for the first two weeks of life with a new-born baby.- An hour-by-hour account of the crucial 12 hours post-delivery.- Illustrated artwork to show fetal development throughout the stages of pregnancy.As your due date approaches, this baby development b

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Book SynopsisThe New Cancer Survivors digs deep for the truth and serves it up with humor and attitude-offering a wealth of information, comfort, and inspiration.Table of ContentsPrefaceChapter 1. Hanging In ThereChapter 2. The Bad NewsChapter 3. Talking And HopingChapter 4. Being Sick: The Short RunChapter 5. A New Subculture: The New SurvivorsChapter 6. Tools and CrutchesChapter 7. Complementary and Alternative TherapiesChapter 8. Significant Others: A Part Of The MainChapter 9. The Media And The Message: Cancer As MetaphorChapter 10. Work: The Passion Of LaborChapter 11. MoneyChapter 12. The Big Picture: A Search For MeaningAppendix: The Cancer Survivors' Bill of RightsNotesIndex

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Book SynopsisIllustrations, questionnaires, patient vignettes, answers to commonly asked questions, and a list of additional resources round out this comprehensive patient guide.Trade ReviewCheskin and Lacy provide useful and informative guidance to a problem widespread in the U.S. today... They explode several myths, among them that acid isn't the only chemical that causes gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD); that sufferers don't produce more stomach acid than their nonsuffering friends; and that spicy foods won't provoke GERD. As for interesting truths, they tell us that many have GERD without symptoms and that there is an interesting relationship between GERD and asthma. Booklist [ Healing Heartburn] distinguishes itself by appealing to a lay audience without insulting the clinician... a welcome addition to those interested in the prevalent disorder of GERD. -- Joseph Boullata Nutrition in Clinical Practice Anyone who has popped an antacid after a fiery bowl of chili... Should welcome [this book]. -- John Langone New York Times A well-written book and an invaluable resource for patients with GERD (Gastroesophageal reflux disease). -- Sanjib P. Mohanty, M.D. and Douglas Morgan, M.D., M.P.H. Gastroenterology 2003Table of ContentsContents: Part I. Introduction Contents: 1. What is Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease? 2. What Goes Wrong in GERD, and Where It Goes WrongPart II. Symptoms & Diseases 3. What Are the Symptoms of GERD? 4 Diagnosing GERDPart III. Treatment: The Four-Step Approach 5. Step 1: Lifestyle Modifications 6. Step 2: Over-the-Counter Medicines 7. Step 3 & 4: Prescription Medicines and SurgeryPart IV. Complications & Special Situations 8. Complications of GERD 9. GERD in Shildren, Pregnant Women, the Older Patient, and the Bed-BoundPart V. The Future 10. A Look into the Future: Diagnosing and Treating GERD and Complications of GERD Abbreviations Glossary Where to Go for Further Information and Support Index

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Book SynopsisIllustrations, questionnaires, patient vignettes, answers to commonly asked questions, and a list of additional resources round out this comprehensive patient guide.Trade ReviewCheskin and Lacy provide useful and informative guidance to a problem widespread in the U.S. today... They explode several myths, among them that acid isn't the only chemical that causes gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD); that sufferers don't produce more stomach acid than their nonsuffering friends; and that spicy foods won't provoke GERD. As for interesting truths, they tell us that many have GERD without symptoms and that there is an interesting relationship between GERD and asthma. Booklist [ Healing Heartburn] distinguishes itself by appealing to a lay audience without insulting the clinician... a welcome addition to those interested in the prevalent disorder of GERD. -- Joseph Boullata Nutrition in Clinical Practice Anyone who has popped an antacid after a fiery bowl of chili... Should welcome [this book]. -- John Langone New York Times A well-written book and an invaluable resource for patients with GERD (Gastroesophageal reflux disease). -- Sanjib P. Mohanty, M.D. and Douglas Morgan, M.D., M.P.H. Gastroenterology 2003Table of ContentsContents: Part I. Introduction Contents: 1. What is Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease? 2. What Goes Wrong in GERD, and Where It Goes WrongPart II. Symptoms & Diseases 3. What Are the Symptoms of GERD? 4 Diagnosing GERDPart III. Treatment: The Four-Step Approach 5. Step 1: Lifestyle Modifications 6. Step 2: Over-the-Counter Medicines 7. Step 3 & 4: Prescription Medicines and SurgeryPart IV. Complications & Special Situations 8. Complications of GERD 9. GERD in Shildren, Pregnant Women, the Older Patient, and the Bed-BoundPart V. The Future 10. A Look into the Future: Diagnosing and Treating GERD and Complications of GERD Abbreviations Glossary Where to Go for Further Information and Support Index

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Book SynopsisThis practical guide helps people navigate the important but often intimidating process of thinking about, and planning for, an uncertain future.Trade ReviewValuable resource. Columbia College Today 2007 A practical guide to help individuals make end-of-life decisions and communicate them to healthcare providers, family members, and other loved ones. UU World 2008 This practical guide helps people navigate the important but often intimidating process of thinking about, and planning for, an uncertain future. Exceptional Parent 2008 Doukas and Reichel achieve two things rarely seen in books geared toward the general public. First, they are uncommonly forthright... The second noteworthy achievement of Planning for Uncertainty is its compatibility with the family physician's worldview. -- David Satin, MD Family Medicine 2008 Planning for Uncertainty contacts much helpful information about advance directives and advance care planning. -- Ellen W. Bernal Philosophy, Ethics, and Humanities in Medicine 2008Table of ContentsPrefaceAcknowledgmentsIntroduction: What Every Person Needs to Know1. What the Patient Self-Determination Act Means to You2. When Is Treatment Beneficial and When Is It Not Beneficial?3. How Ethical Principles Affect Health Care Decisions4. The Value of Values5. How Advance Directives Work6. The Values History: Defining Your Health Care Values7. You, Your Family, and Health Care Decisions: Choosing a Proxy8. Signing Advance DirectivesAppendixLinks to Advance Directive Forms by StateOther Useful LinksMy Advance Directives for Future Medical TreatmentThe Values HistoryAdvance Directive in Brief CardIndex

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Book SynopsisForthright, compassionate, and practical, this guide is a trusted source of advice for anyone who is sexually active.Trade ReviewRecommended. Choice 2008 This is a useful resource for any sexually active person or STD educator. Given the rapidly changing nature of this field, this second edition provides useful updated information. Doody's Review Service 2008Table of ContentsPrefacePart I: What You Need to Know1. Genital Anatomy2. A Key to Symptoms3. What to Expect During an STD Examination4. Sexual Communication: Communicate Now, No Regrets Later5. What Is "Safer Sex"?Part II: Encyclopedia of STDsBacterial VaginosisChancroidChlamydia InfectionDonovanosisEpididymitisFungal (Yeast) InfectionsGenital WartsGonorrheaHepatitis AHepatitis BHepatitis CHerpesHIV Infection and AIDSLymphogranuloma VenerumMolluscum ContagiosumNongonococcal UrethritisPelvis Inflammatory DiseaseProctocolitis, Proctitis, and EnteritisPubic LiceScabiesSyphilisTrichomoniasisAppendix: ResourcesGlossaryReferencesIndex

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Book SynopsisForthright, compassionate, and practical, this guide is a trusted source of advice for anyone who is sexually active.Trade ReviewRecommended. Choice 2008 This is a useful resource for any sexually active person or STD educator. Given the rapidly changing nature of this field, this second edition provides useful updated information. Doody's Review Service 2008Table of ContentsPrefacePart I: What You Need to Know1. Genital Anatomy2. A Key to Symptoms3. What to Expect During an STD Examination4. Sexual Communication: Communicate Now, No Regrets Later5. What Is "Safer Sex"?Part II: Encyclopedia of STDsBacterial VaginosisChancroidChlamydia InfectionDonovanosisEpididymitisFungal (Yeast) InfectionsGenital WartsGonorrheaHepatitis AHepatitis BHepatitis CHerpesHIV Infection and AIDSLymphogranuloma VenerumMolluscum ContagiosumNongonococcal UrethritisPelvis Inflammatory DiseaseProctocolitis, Proctitis, and EnteritisPubic LiceScabiesSyphilisTrichomoniasisAppendix: ResourcesGlossaryReferencesIndex

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Book SynopsisProviding the most reliable and up-to-date information on this very common and difficult disorder, she helps women understand uterine fibroids and make the best possible choices about their care.Trade ReviewThis exceptionally well-written book is easy to read (estimated 9th grade reading level) and helpful to women wishing to understand fibroids and make health decisions... Highly recommended. -- Nancy Crossfield Consumer Connection 2007 Dr. Stewart offers practical, down-to-earth advice about when to seek treatment and which choice may be optimal in a given situation. American Journal for Nurse Practitioners 2008 A heavily referenced work recommended... for comprehensive consumer-health collections and large public libraries. Library Journal 2007 Addresses the newest research into fibroids and their treatment. -- Rebecca Traister Salon 2008 This book is a comprehensive account of uterine fibroids for the motivated patient. Doody's Review Service 2008 Readers are unlikely to find many 'here is what you should do' answers. Rather, one will walk away with greater insight, recommendations on how one might proceed and likely more questions than when one began. Uterine Fibroids: The Complete Guide is a must-read for every woman and should be on the reading list of all medics. -- Mohammad Sami Walid, M.D., Ph.D. Journal of the National Medical Association 2008 Very readable. I think that most patients and even some medical staff, will find this book very informative and helpful. -- Elizabeth E. Puscheck American Society for Reproductive Medicine 2008Table of ContentsIntroductionPart I. About FibroidsChapter 1. Who Gets Fibroids, and What Are the Symptoms?Chapter 2. What Are Uterine Fibroids?Chapter 3. Why We Are So Far Behind in Understaning and Treating FibroidsChapter 4. The Endocrinology of the UterusChapter 5. Why Do Fibroids Form?Chapter 6. Diagnosis: How Do I Know That I Have Fibroids?Chapter 7. What Firboids Come BackPart II. Surgical TreatmentChapter 8. Surgery Inside the Uterus: Hysteroscopic Myomectomy, Endometrial Ablation, and Vaginal MyomectomyChapter 9. Laparoscopic Myomectomy and MyolysisChapter 10. Abdominal MyomectomyChapter 11. Uterine Artery EmbolizationChapter 12. Focused Ultrasound Surgery and Other Thermoablative TherapiesChapter 13. HysterectomyPart III. Medical TreatmentChapter 14. Tradtional Hormonal Therapies: Birth Control Pills and ProgestinChapter 15. GnRH Agonists, Add-Back Therapies, and GnRH AntagonistsChapter 16. Innovative Medical Strategies for Treating Uterine FibroidsPart IV. Other Factors, Other ConditionsChapter 17. The Genetics of FibroidsChapter 18. Pregnancy, Infertility, and MiscarriageChapter 19. Adenomyosis and Endometrial PolypsChapter 20. Uterine CancersChapter 21. Alternative and Complementary TherapiesChapter 23. What Can We Do about Firbroids?Appendix: Hints for Surgical RecoveryReferencesIndex

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