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Book SynopsisIncludes information on the latest thyroid treatments Understand and manage your thyroid condition Don't get pushed around by the little gland in your neck.Table of ContentsIntroduction 1 About This Book 2 Conventions Used in This Book 2 What You Don’t Have to Read 2 Assumptions 3 How This Book Is Organised 3 Part I: Understanding Your Thyroid 3 Part II: Treating Thyroid Problems 3 Part III: Managing Your Thyroid 3 Part IV: Considering Special Aspects of Thyroid Health 4 Part V: The Part of Tens 4 Part VI: Appendices 4 Icons Used in This Book 4 Where to Go from Here 5 Part I: Understanding the Thyroid 7 Chapter 1: Bigging It Up: The Huge Role of a Little Gland 9 Discovering the Extent of the Problem 10 Identifying an Unhappy Thyroid 11 Recognising Who’s at Risk 11 Realising the Importance of a Healthy Thyroid 12 Treating What Ails You 12 Understanding the Consequences of Delaying Treatment 14 Giving Your Thyroid a Hand: Healthy Lifestyle Choices 14 Paying Special Attention: Pregnant Women, Children, and Older People 15 Staying Informed 16 Chapter 2: Feeling Fragile: The Emotional Effects of Thyroid Problems 17 Exploring How an Underactive Thyroid Slows Your Thoughts 18 Seeing How an Overactive Thyroid Can Trigger Anxiety 19 Fighting Depression 20 Finding out if your thyroid is causing depression 21 Using thyroid hormone to treat depression 22 Chapter 3: Discovering How Your Thyroid Works 25 Locating the Thyroid 26 Producing Thyroid Hormones 28 Identifying the importance of iodine 29 Regulating thyroid hormones 29 Moving thyroid hormones around 30 Understanding the Function of Thyroid Hormones 31 General functions 32 Specific functions 33 Chapter 4: Testing Your Thyroid 37 Checking Blood Levels of Thyroid Hormones 38 Total thyroxine 38 Resin T3 uptake 40 Free thyroxine index 40 Free thyroxine (FT4) 41 Free triiodothyronine (FT3) 42 Thyroid-stimulating hormone (TSH) 42 Taking Non-Hormonal Blood Tests 43 Thyroid autoantibodies 44 Serum thyroglobulin 45 Determining the Size, Shape, and Content of Your Thyroid 46 Radioactive iodine uptake and scan 46 Thyroid ultrasound 48 Fine needle aspiration biopsy (FNAB) 49 Part II: Treating Thyroid Problems 51 Chapter 5: Dealing with an Underactive Thyroid 53 Living with Autoimmune Thyroiditis 54 The extent of the problem 54 Symptoms of chronic thyroiditis 55 Approach to treatment 55 Identifying Hypothyroidism 56 Signs and symptoms of hypothyroidism 56 Confusing conditions 57 Pinpointing the Causes of Hypothyroidism 58 Removal of the thyroid 58 Absence of brain hormones 58 Foods that cause hypothyroidism 59 Drugs that cause hypothyroidism 59 Coexisting autoimmune diseases 60 Diagnosing Severe Hypothyroidism 61 Treating Hypothyroidism 61 Taking the right hormones 61 Getting the right amount 63 Testing hormone levels 64 Chapter 6: Taming an Overactive Thyroid 65 Picturing Hyperthyroidism 66 Listing the Signs and Symptoms of Hyperthyroidism 66 The body generally 67 The thyroid 67 The skin and hair 67 The heart 68 The nervous system and muscles 68 The reproductive system 68 The stomach and intestines 68 The urinary system 68 The eyes 69 Confirming a Diagnosis of Hyperthyroidism 69 Determining Whether Graves’ Disease Is the Culprit 70 Causes of Graves’ disease 70 Signs and symptoms specific to Graves’ disease 71 Recognising Other Causes of Hyperthyroidism 73 Choosing the Best Treatment for Graves’ Disease 74 Thyroid surgery 75 Radioactive iodine treatment 76 Antithyroid pills 77 Other helpful medications 79 Treating Other Causes of Hyperthyroidism 79 Surviving Thyroid Storm 80 Chapter 7: Getting the Low-Down on Thyroid Nodules 81 Discovering a Thyroid Nodule 82 Evaluating Cancer Risks 83 Securing a Diagnosis 83 The fine needle aspiration cytology 84 The thyroid ultrasound scan 85 Treating Cancerous Nodules 86 Dealing with Nodules That Are Non-Cancerous 86 Hot nodules 87 Benign cysts 87 Warm or cold nodules 87 Ignoring Small Nodules 87 Chapter 8: Coping with Thyroid Cancer 89 Determining What Causes Thyroid Cancer 90 Identifying the Types of Thyroid Cancer 91 Papillary thyroid cancer 92 Follicular thyroid cancer 93 Medullary thyroid cancer 93 Undifferentiated (anaplastic) thyroid cancer 95 Staging Thyroid Cancer 96 Treating Thyroid Cancer 97 Papillary thyroid cancer 98 Follicular thyroid cancer 99 Medullary thyroid cancer 99 Undifferentiated (anaplastic) thyroid cancer 100 Following Up Cancer Treatment 100 Chapter 9: Learning about Multinodular Goitres 101 Exploring How a Multinodular Goitre Grows Up 101 Choosing to Treat It or Ignore It 103 Making a Diagnosis 104 Treating a Multinodular Goitre 105 Part III: Managing Your Thyroid 107 Chapter 10: Taking Care with Drugs That Affect Your Thyroid 109 Revealing the Drug–Food–Thyroid Connection 109 Identifying the Effects of Specific Substances 112 Initiating or aggravating hypothyroidism 113 Creating false test results 117 Causing an increase in thyroid activity 118 Preventing Harmful Drug Interactions 119 Discovering Whether You’re at Risk 119 Chapter 11: Spotting Thyroid Infections and Inflammation 123 Putting a Face on Subacute Thyroiditis 123 Causes and effects 124 Laboratory findings 125 Treatment options 126 Coping with Postpartum and Silent Thyroiditis 127 Understanding the disease 127 Interpreting lab results 128 Getting treatment 128 Identifying Acute Thyroiditis 129 Describing the disease 129 Confirming the diagnosis with lab tests 130 Treating acute thyroiditis 130 Diagnosing a Rare Form of Thyroiditis 131 Chapter 12: Overcoming Iodine Deficiency Disease 133 Realising the Vastness of the Problem 134 Facing the Consequences of Iodine Lack 135 Pregnancy 135 Infancy 136 Childhood 136 Adulthood 136 Endemic Cretinism 137 Looking at the geographic distribution 138 Contributing factors 139 Goitre: The body’s defence 140 Neurologic cretinism 141 Myxoedematous cretinism 141 Managing the Problem of Iodine Deficiency 142 A sprinkle of salt 143 An injection of oil 144 A slice of bread or cup of water 145 Drawbacks of Iodisation 145 Chapter 13: Going In: Surgery on the Thyroid Gland 147 Deciding When Surgery Is Necessary 147 Talking Things Over 149 Preparing for Surgery 149 What Happens During Surgery 150 Surgical obstacles 151 Extent of surgery 152 Considering a New Approach 154 Possible Complications 155 Recuperating After the Operation 155 Chapter 14: Exciting New Approaches in Thyroid Treatment 157 Preventing Ill Effects of Large Doses of Iodine 157 Finding Out More about Hypothyroidism 158 Treating (or not treating) subclinical hypothyroidism 158 Finding the right dose of hormone 159 Determining the prevalence of hypothyroidism 160 Linking heart disease and hypothyroidism 160 Dealing with Hyperthyroidism 161 Measuring calcium levels 162 Controlling weight gain 162 Revolutionising thyroid surgery 163 Gathering clues to hyperthyroid eye disease 163 Treating Goitres and Nodules 164 Performing surgery after ethanol injections 164 Shrinking goitres 164 Developing New Approaches in Thyroid Cancer 165 Understanding the impact of radioiodine exposure 165 Blocking oestrogen slows tumour growth 166 Predicting thyroid cancer 166 Detecting residual thyroid cancer 166 Following up thyroid cancer treatment 167 Knowing what to expect from medullary thyroid cancer 168 Using recombinant TSH to treat thyroid cancer 169 Testing calcium levels after cancer surgery 170 Tackling Iodine Deficiency Disease 170 Recognising the importance of selenium 170 Using iodised oil for goitres 171 Increasing the intelligence of babies born to hypothyroid mothers 171 Chapter 15: Living with Thyroid Problems: Diet and Exercise 173 Guaranteeing Your Best Nutrition 173 Maintaining a Healthy Weight 174 Calculating your body mass index 175 Measuring your waist size 176 Losing excess weight 177 Selecting a variety of foods 177 Choosing your fats wisely 182 Checking out your cholesterol 182 Moderating your sugar intake 184 Sifting the salt 184 Drinking alcohol in moderation 185 Going Organic 186 Thinking about food safety 186 Clarifying the Thyroid–Weight Connection 187 Does my metabolism slow when I lose weight? 187 If I’m treated for hyperthyroidism, am I doomed to gain weight? 187 Considering Iodine in Your Diet 189 Getting enough iodine in a vegetarian diet 189 Exercising for Your Thyroid 190 Recognising the natural consequences of ageing 190 Working out with hypothyroidism 191 Exercising with hyperthyroidism 192 Meeting your minimal exercise needs 193 Introducing Leptin: The New Hormone on the Block 194 Understanding the functions of leptin 194 Interacting with thyroid hormone 195 Chapter 16: Helping Yourself: Herbs and Homeopathy 197 Finding a Reputable Practitioner 198 Digging into Medicinal Herbs 199 Bladderwrack 199 Bugleweed 200 Korean ginseng 200 Motherwort 200 Oats 201 Siberian ginseng 201 Turmeric 201 Valerian 201 Understanding Homeopathy 202 Discovering homeopathic remedies 202 Taking a remedy 203 Arsenicum album 203 Iodum 204 Belladonna 204 Natrum Mur 204 Part IV: Special Considerations in Thyroid Health 205 Chapter 17: Examining the Genetic Link to Thyroid Disease 207 Genetics for Beginners 207 A monk and his pea plants 208 Talk the talk 209 The great divide 209 Genes, chromosomes, and the traits they create 210 The secret lives of genes 211 Shall I form a liver or a brain? 213 The Origins of Genetic Thyroid Diseases 214 Inheriting a disease through a single gene 214 Inheriting a disease through multiple genes 216 Inheriting a chromosome abnormality 217 The Future of Managing Hereditary Thyroid Disease 218 Genetic engineering 218 The ethics of germline gene therapy 219 Chapter 18: Controlling Thyroid Disease during Pregnancy 221 Looking at Normal Thyroid during Pregnancy 222 Pregnancy and Hypothyroidism 223 Decreased fertility 223 Iodine deficiency 224 Autoimmune hypothyroidism 224 Hyperthyroidism in Pregnancy 225 Postpartum Graves’ disease 229 Gestational transient thyrotoxicosis 229 Hydatidiform mole and choriocarcinoma 231 Finding New Thyroid Nodules during Pregnancy 231 Chapter 19: Developing Thyroid Conditions in Childhood 233 Understanding the Onset of Thyroid Function 233 Screening the Newborn 235 Coping with Hypothyroidism in Children 236 Transient congenital hypothyroidism 237 Congenital hypothyroidism 237 Acquired hypothyroidism 239 Dealing with Hyperthyroidism in Children 241 Signs and symptoms 241 Laboratory confirmation 243 Treatment 243 Diagnosing Goitres in Children 245 Linking Nodules and Cancer in Children 245 Chapter 20: Maturing: Thyroid Disease in Later Life 247 Assessing the Extent of the Problem 248 Understanding Sources of Confusion in Diagnosis 249 Acknowledging other diseases 249 Taking medications 250 Discovering Hypothyroidism in Older People 250 Deciphering signs and symptoms 251 Getting laboratory confirmation 252 Trying thyroid hormone for subclinical patients 252 Taking treatment slowly 253 Managing Hyperthyroidism in Older People 253 Sorting through confusing signs and symptoms 254 Securing a diagnosis 255 Checking Out Thyroid Nodules in Older People 256 Part V: The Part of Tens 257 Chapter 21: Ten Myths about Thyroid Health 259 I’m Hypothyroid, So I Can’t Lose Weight 259 I’m Hyperthyroid, So I Can’t Gain Weight 260 Breastfeeding and Antithyroid Pills Don’t Mix 261 Brand Name Thyroid Hormone Pills Are Best 261 I Have to Take Thyroid Medication for Life 262 Natural Thyroid Hormones Are Better Than Synthetic Hormones 263 Thyroid Disease Is Catching 264 Iodine Deficiency Is a Medical Problem 264 The Higher My Autoantibody Levels, the Worse My Thyroid Disease 265 Clinical Symptoms Are More Reliable Than Blood Tests 266 Chapter 22: Ten Ways to Maximise Thyroid Health 269 Screening at Appropriate Intervals 270 Checking Thyroid Function As Your Body Changes 270 Performing a ‘Neck Check’ 271 Getting Enough Iodine to Satisfy Your Thyroid 272 Stopping Thyroid Medication, If Possible 272 Using Both Types of Thyroid Hormone 272 Preventing the Regrowth of Thyroid Cancer 273 Anticipating Drug Interactions 274 Protecting Your Thyroid from Radiation 275 Keeping Up-to-Date with Thyroid Discoveries 275 Part VI: Appendixes 277 Appendix A: Glossary of Key Terms 279 Appendix B: Sources of More Information 283 Index 285

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Book SynopsisThe definitive book of yoga therapy, this groundbreaking work comes to you from the medical editor of the country’s premier yoga magazine, who is both a practicing yogi and a Western-trained physician. Beginning with an overview of the history and science of yoga, Dr. McCall describes the many different techniques in the yoga tool kit; explains what yoga does and who can benefit from it (virtually everyone!); and provides lavishly illustrated and minutely detailed instructions on starting a yoga practice geared to your fitness level and your health status. Yoga as Medicine offers a wealth of practical information, including how to: •Utilize yogic tools, including postures, breathing techniques, and meditation, for both prevention and healing of illness•Master the art of becoming more in tune with your body•Communicate more effectively with your doctor•Adopt therapeutic yoga practices as either an alternative or a complement to surgery and to expensive, sometimes dangerous medications•Practice safely Find an instructor and a style of yoga that are right for you. With twenty chapters devoted to the work of individual master teachers, including such well-known figures as Patricia Walden, John Friend, and Rodney Yee, Yoga as Medicine shows how these experts have applied the wisdom of this ancient holistic practice to twenty different conditions, ranging from arthritis to chronic fatigue, depression, heart disease, HIV/AIDS, infertility, insomnia, multiple sclerosis, and obesity. Defining yoga as “a systematic technology to improve the body, understand the mind, and free the spirit,” Dr. McCall shows the way to a path that can truly alter your life. An indispensable guide for the millions who now practice yoga or would like to begin, as well as for yoga teachers, body workers, doctors, nurses, and other health professionals.

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Book Synopsis**NOW INCLUDING THE FIRST CHAPTER OF DEMON COPPERHEAD**TWICE WINNER OF THE WOMEN'S PRIZE FOR FICTION FROM THE WINNER OF THE PULITZER PRIZE FOR FICTIONTHE MULTI-MILLION COPY SELLING AUTHORWith the eyes of a scientist and the vision of a poet, Barbara Kingsolver explores her trademark themes of family, community and the natural world. Defiant, funny and courageously honest, High Tide in Tucson is an engaging and immensely readable collection from one of the most original voices in contemporary literature.''Possessed of an extravagantly gifted narrative voice, Kingsolver blends a fierce and abiding moral vision with benevolent and concise humour. Her medicine is meant for the head, the heart, and the soul.'' New York Times

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Book SynopsisThe ultimate, easy-to-follow guide to how to be fit, active and healthy - before, during and after pregnancy - from Professor Greg Whyte OBE: consultant to numerous sportswomen and celebrities, and the performance expert behind the incredible Comic Relief and Sports Relief challenges. Complete with accessible advice and illustrated exercise programs, this is the only pregnancy guide you''ll ever need...''I loved being active while pregnant. Being fitter made the first few weeks easier and Greg''s new book provides fantastic support and guidance on how to exercise throughout pregnancy'' -- Dame Tanni Grey-Thompson, Paralympic gold, silver and bronze medalist, world record holder and mum''Greg''s new book provides a wonderful companion for mums-to-be'' -- Sally Gunnell, OBE, Olympic gold medallist, world record holder and mum''Every pregnant woman should read this book'' -- ***** Reader review''One of the best pregnancy

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Book SynopsisIn this groundbreaking personal development book, influential teacher and physician Deepak Chopra, explores how our hearts have lost their centre and why love so often falls short of filling a deep, aching need within us. He also explains how we can find the love we long for, one which is rich and meaningful, satisfying and lasting - by restoring to love its missing element: spirituality. In presenting the long-forgotten, timeless laws of love, together with practical suggestions for bringing them into our lives, Deepak Chopra shows us how to transform our lives forever - and the lives of those whom we love.

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Book SynopsisJamie shares the secret to delicious healthy family meals in Jamie''s Dinners Jamie''s Dinners sees Jamie Oliver going back to basics in the kitchen to revolutionise family meals. In ''Family Tree'' he takes recipes several different ways, giving you confidence whilst at the same time hoping to get you hooked on learning more. He also reveals the world''s most-loved food from a global website survey he conducted: the Top Ten dishes that families love to eat together. From exciting dishes inspired by Jamie''s travels including Southern Indian Rice and Seafood Soup to family favourites like flaky Chicken and sweet Leek Pie and Banana and Blueberry French Toast, there''s something in Jamie''s Dinners for everyone (even the most fussy eaters)! With over 100 brand new recipes, this book is all about making cooking inspiring and accessible.''The Jamie Effect is being felt not just in schools but in households all over BritainTrade ReviewThe Jamie Effect is being felt not just in schools but in households all over Britain. We must rejoice in the national treasure he is * Vanessa Feltz, Daily Express *Jamie should be given the Victoria Cross * The Times *There is only one Jamie Oliver. Great to watch. Great to cook * Delia Smith *

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Book SynopsisThis beautiful new hardback edition of Jamie''s Dinners is a collection of simple, modern family favourites ''There is only one Jamie Oliver. Great to watch. Great to cook'' Delia SmithPacked with a huge array of recipes, from very humble classics to exciting new flavours, this is the perfect cookbook for both beginners and pros alike, and with loads of recipes that the whole family will love.With chapters on Sarnies, Salads, Soups, Vegetables, Pasta, Meat, Fish and Desserts, as well as a section on 5-minute wonders and kitchen tips & tricks, this really is a comprehensive cookbook for everyone. Delicious recipes include: PARMESAN FISH FILLETS with AVOCADO and CRESS SALAD Awesome SPINACH & RICOTTA CANNELLONI Summer CHICKPEA SALAD Super-tasty SPANISH ROAST CHICKEN STICKY TOFFEE PUDDING____________Celebrating the 20th anniversaryTrade ReviewJamie shares the secret to delicious healthy family meals in Jamie's Dinners * from publisher's description *The Jamie Effect is being felt not just in schools but in households all over Britain. We must rejoice in the national treasure he is * Vanessa Feltz, Daily Express *Jamie should be given the Victoria Cross * The Times *There is only one Jamie Oliver. Great to watch. Great to cook * Delia Smith *

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Book SynopsisLive more naturally and elevate the simple moments of your day with this guide to essential oil rituals.

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Book SynopsisHealth communication is key to promoting good population and individual health outcomes. As the field has developed, there is a growing need for a critical appraisal of the ideologies and theories underpinning health communication in order to ensure effective practice.Trade Review"This text provides the reader with a clear background to communication theories, models of communication, and education theory as well as an examination of key theoretical themes and perspectives on health communication. With the inclusion of discussions around new and emerging social media as well as social marketing techniques, Health Communication offers much to students as well as those working in health today." —Dr Ranjit Khutan, University of Wolverhampton "This is an original and good quality contribution to the literature. The authors are setting an important and new critical agenda, drawing together contributions from a variety of disciplines. The clear focus on the social construction of health and health related decision making encourages critical analysis of many of the 'taken for granted' assumptions about how to communicate successfully with people about health." —Dr Paul Reid, University of Central LancashireTable of ContentsDetailed table of contents Acknowledgements Part 1: Theoretical Perspectives Chapter 1: Introduction to Health Communication: Theoretical and Critical Perspectives Chapter 2: Communication Theory Chapter 3: Educational Theory Part 2: Key Topics Chapter 4: Psychological Theory Chapter 5: Methods and Media Chapter 6: Social Marketing Chapter 7: Health Literacy Part 3: Issues and Challenges Chapter 8: Challenges in Health Communication and Behaviour Change Chapter 9: The Politics of Health Communication and Behaviour Change Chapter 10: Looking to the Future References Index

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Book SynopsisYour skin reflects your health, so improving it from the inside out is vital. This practical guide outlines the diet and supplements that are crucial to correcting skin problems and rejuvenating the skin. Amonst many other things you will discover how diet can help you to detox for clear skin; conquer acne, cold sores and rashes; prevent skin cancer; heal psoriasis, eczema and dermatitis; and banish cellulite.

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Book SynopsisAre you feeling run down and stressed out by modern living? Do you want to lose weight and increase energy? Would you like to feel in the peak of health all the time? Detox Yourself, by bestselling author Jane Scrivner, is a highly effective spring-cleaning programme for the whole body. Expanded and adapted to cater for your hectic modern lifestyle, this 30-day programme will enhance your circulation, boost your immune system, tackle your cellulite, and promote optimum energy levels and glowing skin so you will feel cleansed, revitalised and energised! With a range of tasty new recipes for you to enjoy, menu plans, shopping lists and key foods to be enjoyed or avoided, as well as a section on eating out on the programme, you will be completely prepared for every occasion. Detox Yourself also includes a breakdown of all the latest treatments and products to complement your detox. It features a 10-day programme for the times when your body needs a jump-start, but also encourages you to aTrade ReviewThe claims of this book are high: the Detox programme will increase your energy levels, boost your immune system, lose weight and even banish cellulite--and all in 30 days? Scrivner, a member of the British School of Complementary Therapy, devised the Detox programme after years of treating harassed and "burn out" clients. The programme (not a diet) is a means to spring-clean the body, ridding it of the built-up excess wastes and toxins accumulated from our modern-day lives of stress, pollutants, processed foods and physical inactivity. * So what's involved? At first, it does at first seem a rather severe regime. There is a strict list of foods not to be strayed from, there is a cold shower every morning, daily exercise to be taken, plus combinations of other activities such as tonics, dry *The skill of this book is that it does actually convince you to try the programme--if not completely strictly, then at least at some personably attainable level. There is an excellently digestible overview of the programme, discussing why we need to Detox * Abi Frisby, AMAZON.CO.UK REVIEW *Without a doubt the best fizz restorer I have tried - I felt as clean as a whistle, energised and full of beans. * Kate Shapland, HEALTH AND Beauty Journalist AND Broadcaster *

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Book Synopsis This inspirational and timely guide is about how mindfulness helps children, why it''s becoming more popular and how to do it. It combines practical exercises that children can complete alongside their parents/carers with a fun and engaging commentary on the theory and science behind the practice. Uz takes you through the day, from waking, eating, learning and appreciating to sleeping, including exercises for how to cope with exams, how to deal with the screen culture and what mindfulness practises you can do in holiday time. Together, this gives the reader an enjoyable and accessible path into the practice of mindfulness for children.Many schools are not able to include mindfulness in their curricula and educators and parents alike are eager to have more guidance on how to support children. This current era of rising levels of child mental health, with the pressures in schools as well as the increasingly fast-paced, digitized and image-obsessed world is having a

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Book SynopsisJuice Master to the stars and number 1 best-selling author Jason Vale has squeezed over 100 funky 'n' fresh juice and smoothie recipes into this latest book. There's something for Gym Bunnies and a Kids Corner, as well as a Dr Juice section covering various health conditions and giving specific juices and smoothies for: high blood pr

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Book SynopsisJason Vale - the world's number one name in juicing - brings you his final 'juice diet plan' ever - the 5:2 Juice Diet. By taking 5:2 beyond simple calorie counting and combining the science behind it with some incredible, nutrient-rich and delicious juice recipes, Jason Vale's 5:2 Juice Diet revolutionizes 5:2 and takes the potentia

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Book SynopsisJason Vale - the world's number one name in juicing - brings you his first ever wholefood recipe book, Super Fast Food! Packed with over 100 truly inspirational recipes, from incredibly healthy superfood breakfasts - that go beyond just juice! - to brownies to die for! You'll find healthy versions of all the classics from pizza to pa

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Book SynopsisIn todays world there is a deepening understanding that true health involves the physical, mental and spiritual aspects of our being. In this comprehensive book, meditation teacher Sri Chinmoy addresses the inner, holistic secrets of perfect health by considering the connection between mind and body, health and karma, the role and responsibility of doctors and healers, how to receive life energy from healthy diet and sleep, dealing with stress and depression, exercises for losing weight and overcoming insomnia, why is a healthy body important for spiritual practice and many other relevant topics. Unlike other similar titles, this book wasnt written by a doctor or a fitness expert but by an internationally renowned spiritual teacher. The book gathers together the authors insights and offers a fresh perspective on the connection between spiritual development and physical and mental health. The author shares detailed instructions and practical exercises and shows how meditation and the sp

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Book SynopsisTable of ContentsAcknowledgements vi 1 Thyroid anatomy and physiology 1 2 Hypothyroidism 8 3 Thyrotoxicosis 13 4 Goitre thyroid nodules and cancer 26 5 Adrenal anatomy and physiology 34 6 Adrenal insufficiency 38 7 Primary hyperaldosteronism 47 8 Phaeochromocytomas and paragangliomas 53 9 Congenital adrenal hyperplasia 60 10 Adrenal incidentalomas 66 11 Pituitary anatomy and physiology 69 12 Pituitary tumours and other sellar disorders 74 13 Hypopituitarism 87 14 Hyperprolactinaemia 91 15 Acromegaly 96 16 Cushing syndrome 101 17 Diabetes insipidus 109 18 Hyponatraemia and syndrome of inappropriate antidiuretic hormone secretion 113 19 Male reproductive physiology and hypogonadism 119 20 Gynaecomastia 127 21 Female reproductive physiology amenorrhoea and premature ovarian insufficiency 131 22 Polycystic ovary syndrome 139 23 Menopause 144 24 Calcium homeostasis hypercalcaemia and primary hyperparathyroidism 147 25 Hypocalcaemia 155 26 Osteomalacia 160 27 Osteoporosis 164 28 Paget Disease of Bone 170 29 Disorders of puberty 174 30 Growth and stature 181 31 Endocrine disorders of pregnancy 189 32 Neuroendocrine tumours 198 33 Obesity 209 34 Diabetes mellitus: classification pathogenesis and diagnosis 217 35 Treatment of diabetes mellitus 225 36 Diabetic emergencies 238 37 Diabetic retinopathy 246 38 Diabetic nephropathy 252 39 Diabetic neuropathy 257 40 Musculoskeletal and dermatological manifestations of diabetes 261 Index 269

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Book SynopsisHANDBOOK OF DIABETES The Handbook of Diabetes provides concise and efficient coverage of the diagnosis, epidemiology, and management of diabetes and its complications. Containing hundreds of attractive colour diagrams, illustrations, and clinical photographs, this popular quick-reference guide focuses on the management and measurement of diabetes mellitus with highly visual references. Now in its fifth edition, this market-leading book aligns with the most recent guidelines from the American Diabetes Association (ADA), the European Association for the Study of Diabetes (EASD), Diabetes UK, and the National Institute for Health and Care Excellence (NICE), presenting authoritative clinical coverage of diabetes in an accessible format with rich pedagogical features. Five new chapters provide detailed coverage of liver disease, diabetes education, bariatric surgery, diabetes and cancer, and the use of incretin-based therapies and SGLT2 Inhibitors in the managTable of ContentsPreface ix Key to the boxes x List of abbreviations xi Part 1: Introduction to diabetes 1 1 Introduction to diabetes 3 2 History of diabetes 6 3 Diagnosis and classification of diabetes 10 4 Public health aspects of diabetes 17 5 Normal physiology of insulin secretion and action, and the incretin effect 23 6 Epidemiology and aetiology of type 1 diabetes 35 7 Epidemiology and aetiology of type 2 diabetes 46 8 Other types of diabetes 57 Part 2: Metabolic control and complications 65 9 Diabetes control and its measurement 67 10 Management of type 1 diabetes 78 11 Management of type 2 diabetes 90 12 Diabetic ketoacidosis (DKA), hyperglycaemic hyperosmolar state (HHS)and lactic acidosis 100 13 Hypoglycaemia 110 14 Causes of complications 118 15 Diabetic eye disease 129 16 Diabetic nephropathy 141 17 Diabetic neuropathy 155 18 Blood lipid abnormalities 162 19 Hypertension in diabetes 168 20 Macrovascular disease in diabetes 179 21 Foot problems in diabetes 189 22 Sexual problems in diabetes 196 23 Gastrointestinal problems in diabetes 204 24 Non-alcoholic liver disease (NAFLD) 211 25 Diabetes and cancer 217 26 Skin and connective tissue disorders in diabetes 221 27 Psychological and psychiatric problems in diabetes 227 Part 3: The spectrum and organisation of diabetes care 235 28 Intercurrent situations that affect diabetes control 237 29 Pregnancy and diabetes 247 30 Diabetes in childhood and adolescence 257 31 Diabetes in old age 265 32 Diabetes and lifestyle 269 33 Organisation of diabetes care: integrating diabetes service 275 34 Transplantation and stem cell therapy 282 Index 288

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Book SynopsisPerson-Centred Healthcare Research Person-Centred Healthcare Research provides an innovative and novel approach to exploring a range of research designs and methodological approaches aimed at investigating person-centred healthcare practice within and across healthcare disciplines. With contributions from internationally renowned experts in the field, this engaging resource challenges existing research and development methodologies and their relevance to advancing person-centred knowledge generation, dissemination, translation, implementation and use. It also explores new developments in research methods and practices that open up new avenues for advancing the field of person-centred practice. Person-Centred Healthcare Research: Enables students, practitioners, managers and researchers to gain a solid understanding of the complexity of person-centred thinking in research designs and methods Explores the theories and practices underpinningTable of ContentsContributors vii Introduction xi Foreword xiii Section 1: Person-Centredness and Foundations of Person-Centred Research 1 1 Person‐Centredness in Healthcare Policy, Practice and Research 3Brendan McCormack, Sandra van Dulmen, Hilde Eide, Kirsti Skovdahl and Tom Eide 2 Philosophical Perspectives on Person‐Centredness for Healthcare Research 19Jan Dewing, Tom Eide and Brendan McCormack 3 The Knowing and Being of Person‐Centred Research Practice Across Worldviews: An Epistemological and Ontological Framework 31Angie Titchen, Shaun Cardiff and Stian Biong 4 Being a Person‐Centred Researcher: Principles and Methods for Doing Research in a Person‐Centred Way 51Gaby Jacobs, Famke van Lieshout, Marit Borg and Ottar Ness 5 Research into Person‐Centred Healthcare Technology: A Plea for Considering Humanisation Dimensions 61Gaby Jacobs, Teatske van der Zijpp, Famke van Lieshout and Sandra van Dulmen 6 A Participatory Approach to Person‐Centred Research: Maximising Opportunities for Recovery 69Larry Davidson, Chyrell Bellamy, Elizabeth Flanagan, Kimberly Guy and Maria O’Connell 7 Co‐Creating Flourishing Research Practices Through Person‐Centred Research: A Focus on Persons Living with Dementia 85Kirsti Skovdahl and Jan Dewing 8 Leadership Research: A Person‐Centred Agenda 95Tom Eide and Shaun Cardiff Section 2: Doing Person-Centred Research: Methods in Action 117 9 Staffing Structures for Effectiveness in Person‐Centred Care:The RAFAELA® System 119Lisbeth Fagerström 10 Giving Voice to ‘Hard To Reach Groups’ in Healthcare Research: A Narrative Approach 131Catherine Buckley 11 Promoting Health Across the Lifespan: A Systems Approach 141Elisabeth Fosse, Steffen Torp and Ingun Stang 12 How Knowledge Developed Through Ethnography May Inform Person‐Centred Healthcare Practices 149Kristin Briseid, Astrid Skatvedt and Brendan McCormack 13 Person‐Centred Technology‐Supported Interventions 159Sandra van Dulmen, Espen Brembo, Janne Dugstad and Hilde Eide 14 Learning to be an Effective Person‐Centred Practitioner 169Caroline Williams and Brendan McCormack 15 Doing Eye and Vision Research in a Person‐Centred Way 181Rigmor C. Baraas, Lene A. Hagen, Hilde R. Pedersen and Jon V.B. Gjelle 16 Person‐Centred Communication Research: Systematic Observation of Real Life Practice 191Hilde Eide, Linda Hafskjold, Vibeke Sundling and Sandra van Dulmen 17 Introducing Sex and Gender‐Sensitive Person‐Centred Research 201Stina Öresland and Sylvia Määttä 18 Future Directions for Person‐Centred Healthcare Research 209Sandra van Dulmen, Brendan McCormack, Tom Eide, Kirsti Skovdahl and Hilde Eide Index 219

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Book SynopsisTable of ContentsContributors xiii Preface xxi Acknowledgements xxiii Prefixes, suffixes and abbreviations xxiv Chapter 1: Introduction to pharmacology 1 Suzanne Evans and Tanya Somani Aim 1 Naming and classifying drugs 5 How drugs bring about their actions 6 How are we able to manipulate physiological function using drugs? 6 Receptors as sites of drug action 7 Enzymes as sites of drug action 7 Ion channels 7 Transport molecules 9 Selectivity of binding and its effect 11 The drug–body interaction is a dynamic process 11 Conclusion 14 Glossary 14 References 15 Further reading 15 Multiple-choice questions 15 Chapter 2: How to use pharmaceutical and prescribing reference guides 18 Nigel Conway and Jennifer Dod Aim 18 Introduction 19 HCPC Standards of conduct, performance and ethics 19 HCPC Standards of proficiency for paramedics 20 Joint Royal Colleges Ambulance Liaison Committee (JRCALC) Clinical Practice Guidelines 21 JRCALC Update information 22 How to navigate the JRCALC Guidelines 23 JRCALC Pocket Book 30 JRCALC Guidelines digital application (app) 31 Useful additional resources 32 British National Formulary (BNF) 32 Monthly Index of Medical Specialities 33 Electronic Medicines Compendium (EMC) 34 Conclusion 34 Disclaimer 35 References 35 Further reading 35 Multiple-choice questions 35 Chapter 3: Legal and ethical issues 37 Claire Leader, Emma Senior, Deborah Flynn and Paul Younger Aim 37 Introduction 38 The law 38 Ethical principles and theories 39 Regulatory bodies 43 Research 45 Conclusion 47 Glossary 47 References 48 Further reading 49 Multiple-choice questions 50 Chapter 4: Medicines management and the role of the paramedic 52 Annette Hand, Carol Wills and Paul Younger Aim 52 Introduction 53 Medicines management 53 Manufacturing, marketing, procurement and sale 54 Selection 55 Supply 55 Patient-specific directions 56 Prescriptions 56 Patient Group Directions 56 Exemptions 57 Prescribing 59 Handling and administration 60 Special consideration: Controlled Drugs and critical medications 62 Groups requiring special considerations 63 Monitoring for side-effects 64 Medicines optimisation 64 Safety in medicines management 65 Storage and disposal 66 Conclusion 66 References 66 Further reading 68 Multiple-choice questions 68 Chapter 5: Pharmacodynamics and pharmacokinetics 70 Dan Davern Aim 70 Introduction 70 Professional regulatory council 71 Programmes of education and training 71 Pharmacokinetics 71 The pharmacokinetic processes 71 Phase 1: absorption 72 Phase 2: distribution 76 Phase 3: metabolism (biotransformation) 77 Phase 4: elimination 79 Pharmacodynamics 81 Agonists and antagonists 82 Drug potency and efficacy 84 Therapeutic index 84 Adverse drug reactions 85 Conclusion 87 References 87 Further reading 87 Multiple-choice questions 88 Chapter 6: Drug formulations 90 Sarah Dineen-Griffin and Barbara C. Wimmer Aim 90 Introduction 91 Routes of drug administration 91 Parenteral administration 92 Intravenous administration 92 Subcutaneous administration 93 Intramuscular administration 93 Intraosseous administration 95 Intrathecal administration 95 Intradermal administration 95 Formulations 97 Localised versus long-acting injectable formulations 97 Topical formulations 97 Inhaled formulations 99 Enteral formulations 101 Rectal formulations 105 Conclusion 105 Glossary 106 References 106 Further reading 108 Multiple-choice questions 108 Chapter 7: Adverse drug reactions 110 Matt Dixon Aim 110 What is an adverse drug reaction? 110 Classification of adverse drug reactions 111 How prevalent are adverse drug reactions? 111 Who is more likely to experience adverse drug reactions? 112 Recognising signs and symptoms of adverse drug reactions 114 Anaphylaxis 114 Rashes and skin eruptions 115 Serum sickness 115 Renal disorders 115 Geriatric syndrome 116 Idiosyncratic reactions 117 Preventing adverse drug reactions 117 Managing adverse drug reactions 117 Reporting adverse drug reactions 119 Conclusion 122 References 122 Further reading 123 Multiple-choice questions 123 Chapter 8: Analgesics 125 Tom Mallinson Aim 125 Pain and analgesia 125 Understanding and assessing pain 125 Why do we treat pain? 126 Psychology of pain 126 Physiology of pain 127 Pain transmission 127 Pain modulation 128 Types of pain 129 Assessment of pain 131 Approach to analgesia 132 Paracetamol 133 Non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs 133 Inhalational analgesia 136 Opioids 137 Antagonists 141 Atypical analgesics 142 Antidepressants and antiepileptics 143 Adjuncts to analgesia 143 Magnesium sulfate 143 Local anaesthetics 143 Conclusion 144 Glossary 145 References 146 Further reading 147 Multiple-choice questions 147 Chapter 9: Antibacterials 149 Dean Whiting, Deborah Flynn and Dawn Ball Aim 149 Introduction 149 Language and terminology 150 Antibacterial mechanisms of action 150 Disruption of bacterial cell wall synthesis: beta-lactams 151 Interference in folate metabolism: sulfonamides, trimethoprim 151 Inhibition of bacterial DNA synthesis: quinolones 151 Inhibition of bacterial protein synthesis: tetracyclines, aminoglycosides, macrolides, chloramphenicol, lincosamides 151 Choosing the right treatment 151 Antimicrobial resistance 151 Preventing antimicrobial resistance 152 Antimicrobial stewardship (AMS) 153 Antibacterials by clinical use 153 Beta-lactams 153 Tetracyclines 157 Chloramphenicol 158 When administered in combination with phenytoin, monitor seizure pattern. Aminoglycosides 159 Macrolides 161 Lincosamides 162 Conclusion 163 References 163 Further reading 164 Multiple-choice questions 164 Chapter 10: Medications used in the cardiovascular system 167 Lisa Clegg and Fraser Russell Aim 167 Cardiovascular diseases 167 Hypertension and heart failure 168 Management of hypertension and heart failure 168 Acute coronary Syndrome (ACS) 173 Management of acute coronary syndrome 173 Conclusion 177 Glossary 177 References 178 Further reading 179 Multiple-choice questions 180 Chapter 11: Medications used in the renal system 182 Anthony Kitchener Aim 182 Introduction 183 Acute kidney injury 183 Chronic kidney disease 185 Management of CKD 185 Electrolyte abnormalities resulting from poor renal function 187 Hyponatraemia (low serum sodium) 187 Hypokalaemia (low serum potassium) and hyperkalaemia (high serum potassium) 187 Urinary retention and incontinence 187 Drug-induced renal damage 188 Drugs that act on the renal system 188 Diuretics 188 Drugs used to treat urinary retention and urinary incontinence 193 Conclusion 195 Glossary 198 References 200 Further reading 201 Multiple-choice questions 201 Chapter 12: Medications and diabetes mellitus 203 Hayley Croft and Olivia Thornton Aim 203 Introduction 204 Hormonal control of blood glucose 204 Monitoring diabetes 205 Measuring blood glucose 206 Measuring ketones 207 Drug use in diabetes 207 Insulin replacement therapy 207 Metformin 209 Sulfonylureas 209 Incretin mimetics 210 SGLT-2 inhibitors 210 Thiazolidinediones 211 Alpha-glucosidase inhibitors 211 Drug use in diabetic emergencies 211 Hypoglycaemic emergency 211 Hyperglycaemic emergency 216 Management of hyperglycaemia 218 Conclusion 219 Glossary 219 References 220 Multiple-choice questions 221 Chapter 13: Medications used in the respiratory system 224 Jason McKenna Aim 224 Introduction 225 Anatomy and physiology 225 Nervous system control 226 Common respiratory emergencies 227 Asthma 227 Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease 230 Croup 231 Pneumonia 232 Pneumothorax 232 Pulmonary oedema 233 Classes of medications 234 Bronchodilators 234 Diuretics 236 Nitrates 236 Steroids 237 Medical gases 238 Oxygen devices 238 Conclusion 239 Find out more 239 References 239 Further reading 241 Multiple-choice questions 241 Chapter 14: Medications used in the gastrointestinal system 243 George Bell-Starr and Ashley Ingram Aim 243 Introduction 244 Anatomy and physiology of the gastrointestinal system 244 Nausea and vomiting 244 H1 receptor antagonists (antihistamines) 246 Dopamine (D2) receptor antagonists 246 Serotonin (5-HT3) receptor antagonists 246 Peptic ulcers 247 Helicobacter pylori infections 247 Non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs 248 Symptoms of peptic ulcer 248 Constipation 249 Laxatives 249 Gastro-oesophageal reflux disease 251 Drug interventions (patients with confirmed endoscope diagnosis) 252 Paramedic practice 252 Antidiarrhoeals 254 Inflammatory bowel disease (IBD) 255 Crohn’s disease 255 Ulcerative colitis 255 Drug treatment for inflammatory bowel disease 255 Conclusion 257 References 257 Multiple-choice questions 258 Chapter 15: Medication and the nervous system 261 Geoffrey Bench, Alastair Dolan, Lena Solanki, Paul Doherty, Charlotte White, Ricky Lawrence and Emma Beadle Aim 261 Introduction 261 The nervous system 262 Parkinson disease and parkinsonism 262 Infections 264 Dementia 264 Drugs used in dementia 265 Cautions 266 Epilepsy 267 Antiepileptic medication 268 Psychogenic non-epileptic seizures (PNES) versus bilateral tonic clonic seizures (BTCS) 268 Emergency medication in the prehospital setting 268 Strokes (including transient ischaemic attacks) 270 Definition of a stroke and a transient ischaemic attack 271 Assessment of a stroke 271 Treatment 272 Conclusion 274 References 274 Further reading/resources 275 Multiple-choice questions 276 Chapter 16: Medications used in mental health 278 Liam Rooney Aim 278 Introduction 278 Neurotransmitters 279 Antidepressants 280 Selective serotonin reuptake inhibitors 281 Monoamine oxidase inhibitors 282 Serotonin and noradrenaline reuptake inhibitors 283 Serotonin syndrome 283 Other atypical antidepressants 284 Anxiolytics 285 Pregabalin 285 Benzodiazepines 285 Buspirone 286 Beta-blockers 286 Hypnotics 286 Benzodiazepines 286 Z-drugs 287 Mood-stabilising medications 287 Lithium 287 Valproate 287 Antipsychotics 288 Antipsychotic-related side-effects 288 Other side-effects 289 Dementia 291 Acetylcholinesterase inhibitors 291 Memantine 292 Attention deficit-hyperactivity disorder 292 Stimulants 292 Non-stimulants 292 Conclusion 293 Find out more about these conditions 293 Glossary 293 References 294 Further reading 296 Resources 296 Multiple-choice questions 296 Chapter 17: Immunisations 299 Michael Fanner Aim 299 Introduction 299 Understanding the fundamental epidemiological concepts and theories in preventing infectious diseases 300 Essential ways of examining infectious diseases 301 Becoming familiar with vaccine design to underpin clinical practice knowledge 302 Vaccine design 302 Appreciating public concerns in the acceptability and uptake of immunisations 303 Vaccine acceptability 307 Recognising the role of the paramedic in health promotion and immunisation administration 308 Immunisations as prescription-only medicines 308 Embedding immunisation history taking in clinical assessment 309 Conclusion 315 References 316 Further reading 317 Multiple-choice questions 317 Normal Values 319 Answers 323 Index 325

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Book SynopsisTable of ContentsContributors ix Acknowledgements x Part 1 Introduction 1 1 Diabetes prevention 2 2 Diagnosis of type 1 diabetes 4 3 Diagnosis of type 2 diabetes 6 4 Consultation approaches and language matters 8 Part 2 Principles of diabetes care 11 5 Promotion of healthy eating 12 6 Physical activity promotion 14 7 Promoting weight loss 16 8 Structured education in type 1 diabetes 18 9 Structured education in type 2 diabetes 20 10 Information prescriptions 22 11 Emotional and psychological support 24 12 Person-centred goal setting and assessing risk 26 13 Partnership working and adjustment to living with diabetes 28 Part 3 Pharmacological treatments 31 14 Oral antidiabetic medications 32 15 Insulin options 34 16 Insulin administration and injection technique 36 17 Insulin pump therapy 38 18 Self blood glucose monitoring 40 19 Continuous and flash glucose monitoring 42 20 Interpreting glucose data 44 21 Blood pressure and lipid management 46 Part 4 Acute complications 49 22 Recognizing and treating hypoglycaemia 50 23 Sick day advice 52 24 Diabetes-related ketoacidosis 54 25 Diabetes and steroids 56 Part 5 Life Stages 59 26 Transition 60 27 Preconception care and diabetes 62 28 Gestational diabetes 64 Part 6 Complications 67 29 Annual reviews in diabetes care 68 30 Neurovascular foot assessment 70 31 ACT NOW: A foot assessment tool 72 32 Types of ulcers and their presentations 74 33 Wound healing and tissue viability 76 Part 7 Risk reductions 79 34 Cardiovascular disease risk reduction 80 35 Neuropathic complications of diabetes 82 36 Nephropathic complications 84 37 Retinal screening 86 38 Retinopathy 88 39 Liver complications 90 40 Skin conditions in diabetes 92 41 Sexual dysfunction in people with diabetes 94 Part 8 Other considerations 97 42 Travel and diabetes 98 43 Monogenic diabetes 100 44 Older people with diabetes 102 45 Cognitive decline and diabetes 104 46 End of life and diabetes 106 Index 108

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Book SynopsisTable of ContentsPreface vii Contributors ix 1 Why Inclusion Matters 1 Shehla Imtiaz-Umer and John Frain 2 The Impact of Bias in Healthcare 11 Habib Naqvi 3 Racism in Healthcare 17 Olivia King and Anton Emmanuel 4 Ethnicity and Disease 27 Mohammad Rizwan Ali, Shehla Imtiaz-Umer, and John Frain 5 Representation in Healthcare Training 37 Diana Akpeki, Zunaira Dara, and John Frain 6 Women in Healthcare 45 Olivia O’Connell and Anna Frain 7 Sexual Orientation and Gender Identity 53 Duncan McGregor 8 Disability Disparities and Ableism in Medicine 61 Lisa I. Iezzoni 9 Migrants and Displaced People 69 James Smith 10 Mental Health 75 Oluwaseun Oluwaranti 11 Privilege, Power and Intersectionality in Healthcare 83 Shehla Imtiaz-Umer 12 Allyship and Being an ‘Active Bystander’ 93 Diana Lautenberger 13 Teaching Equality, Diversity and Inclusion in Healthcare 101 Sylk Sotto-Santiago Index 109

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Book SynopsisMilady Standard Barbering, 6th edition, continues to be the leading resource in barbering education, providing the foundational principles and techniques needed to be successful while in school, pass the licensing exam, and launch yourself into a thriving career. Incorporating new photography, artwork and overall layout, the look and feel of this edition has been transformed, resulting in a sleek and clean design. Content has been updated within each chapter with a major focus on the procedures, infection control, life skills and business chapters, just to name a few. In addition, classic techniques have been paired with contemporary looks to ensure success both while in school and beyond to employment. As the only textbook that provides an integrated set of resources to enhance the learning process, this new edition continues its long history of setting the standard in barbering education.Table of ContentsChapter 1: The History of Barbering. Chapter 2: Life Skills. Chapter 3: Professional Image. Chapter 4: Infection Control: Principles and Practices. Chapter 5: Implements, Tools, and Equipment. Chapter 6: General Anatomy and Physiology. Chapter 7: Basics of Chemistry. Chapter 8: Basics of Electricity. Chapter 9: The Skin- Structure, Disorders, and Diseases. Chapter 10: Properties and Disorders of the Hair and Scalp. Chapter 11: Treatment of the Hair and Scalp. Chapter 12: Men���s Facial Massage and Treatments. Chapter 13: Shaving and Facial Hair Design. Chapter 14: Men���s Haircutting and Styling. Chapter 15: Men���s Hair Replacement. Chapter 16: Women���s Haircutting and Styling. Chapter 17: Chemical Texture Services. Chapter 18: Haircoloring and Lightening. Chapter 19: Preparing for Licensure and Employment. Chapter 20: Working Behind the Chair. Chapter 21: The Business of Barbering. Appendix: Nail Care.

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Book SynopsisAn authoritative, accessible guide to how our lungs work and how to protect themTrade Review"A comprehensive guide to lung structure, without seeming too daunting to a layman reader…[Han's] call pulmonary education could not have come at a better time." -- Bri Paterson - The Lancet"Breathing is essential to life, yet historically, the lungs haven’t received as much attention as other organs of the body. Especially as our world faces the intersecting health threats of COVID-19, chronic lung diseases, and air pollution, Breathing Lessons is an imperative and engaging read for all those who breathe." -- Harold Wimmer, President and CEO, American Lung Association

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Book SynopsisTable of ContentsIntroduction 1 Part 1: The Facts of Life at Perimenopause 5 Chapter 1: Welcome to Perimenopause 7 Chapter 2: Getting Acquainted with Your Midlife Body 19 Chapter 3: Special Circumstances That Can Impact Perimenopause 37 Chapter 4: Examining Genetic and Environmental Influences 49 Part 2: Hormone Fluctuations and Their Impact in Perimenopause 61 Chapter 5: Bleeding Is Such a Bother: Too Little, Too Much, Too Random 63 Chapter 6: Hormonal Changes: Understanding the Swings of Perimenopause 73 Chapter 7: Holding onto Your Libido and Keeping It Comfortable “Down There” 95 Part 3: Prioritizing Mental Health and Wellbeing 117 Chapter 8: Brain Changes: What to Expect and What to Do When the Fog Rolls In 119 Chapter 9: Mental Health Changes: You’re Not Imagining It 129 Chapter 10: Looking After You: Practicing Self-Care 143 Chapter 11: The Elusive Full Night of Sleep 155 Part 4: Maintaining a Healthy Body 171 Chapter 12: Managing a Bladder That Won’t Behave 173 Chapter 13: Maintaining a Healthy Diet Before Menopause 187 Chapter 14: Getting into an Exercise Plan Before Menopause 203 Chapter 15: Understanding and Preventing Bone Loss 223 Chapter 16: Monitoring Your Health with Tests and Screenings 235 Part 5: The Part of Tens 243 Chapter 17: Ten Perimenopause Myths Exposed 245 Chapter 18: Ten Things to Ignore During Perimenopause 251 Chapter 19: Ten Things You Really Need During Perimenopause 257 Chapter 20: Ten Perimenopause Stories from My Practice 261 Part 6: Appendixes 269 Appendix A: Glossary 271 Appendix B: Perimenopause Resources 279 Index 283

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Book SynopsisCovers everything students need to know for NVQ and VRQ Level 2 and Level 3 African Type Hairdressing and Combined Hair Types courses. This book provides essential techniques and procedures on multiple hair types, including men's barbering, and provides readers with photographs, activities, projects and case studies to inspire concepts to life.Trade ReviewChapter 1: Health and safety Chapter 2: Hair characteristics Chapter 3: Shampoo, condition and treat hair and scalp Chapter 4: Styling and finishing hair Chapter 5: Cutting hair using basic techniques Chapter 6: Colouring hair using basic techniques Chapter 7: Chemical relaxing Chapter 8: Set and dress hair Chapter 9: Hair extensions: add hair to create a hair style Chapter 10: Perming Chapter 11: Creatively cut to colour Chapter 12: Natural hair: creatively style and dress locked hair Chapter 13: Natural Hair: maintain locks Chapter 14: Natural hair: Styling using plaiting techniques Chapter 15: Thermal styling Chapter 16: Creatively style hair Chapter 17: Financial Effectiveness Chapter 18: Men's hairdressing Chapter 19: Men's barberingTable of ContentsPart I: SALON SKILLS. 1. Health and Safety. 2. Hair Characteristics. 3. Client Consultation. 4. The Successful Salon. 5. Shampooing and Conditioning. Part II: STYLING. 6. Blow-Drying. 7. Setting Hair. 8. Styling and Finishing. 9. Thermal Styling. 10. Hair Extensions. Part III: CHEMICALLY PROCESSING HAIR. 11. Perming. 12. Relaxing Hair. Part IV: COLOURING AND CUTTING. 13. Cutting Hair Using Basic Techniques. 14. Colouring Hair Using Basic Techniques. 15. Creatively Colouring and Cutting. Part V: NATURAL HAIR. 16. Maintaining and Styling Natural Hair. 17. Cultivating and Maintaining Locks. Part VI: BARBERING. 18. Men's Hairdressing.

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Book Synopsis''If you have children, buy this book for your parents now. If you are a grandparent, don''t go near your grandchildren until you have read it!'' Rosemary ConleyThere are many different kinds of grandparents - tired-out or over-eager, super-involved or unsure how to help, unwilling or ever-ready. In this simple book Rob Parsons will help you reach the common aspiration: to be the best grandparent that you can possibly be.- The baby stage: helping out without interfering - How to help your own children find their way as parents- Loving your grandchildren without spoiling them- When to intervene, and when to keep out of it- Finding your place within a blended family- Becoming invaluable (rather than insufferable) to your daughter-in-lawTrade ReviewOn SIXTY MINUTE FATHER: 'A brilliant book.' * Daily Mail *On SIXTY MINUTE FATHER: 'Sixty minutes that could save the regret of lost family opportunities.' * The Guardian *On SIXTY MINUTE FATHER: 'For all those fathers who know, somewhere in their hearts, that their children's lives are slipping by while they are too busy to notice.' * Daily Mirror *On SIXTY MINUTE MARRIAGE: 'Wise and witty. Full of down-to-earth advice that works.' * Lynda Lee Potter *Rob's book - which can be read in about an hour - also offers advice. It contains chapters on providing childcare while parents are working, how to be a good grandparent from a distance, coping when a grandchild's parents separate and how to build relationships with new step-grandchildren. -- Claire Brine * The War Cry *Rob wrote a piece for Saga Online about Grandparenting: * Saga *

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Book SynopsisAre you suffering from OCD?Do you want to learn techniques for overcoming destructive rituals or troubling thoughts?Would you like lasting strategies to help you stay free of OCD for good?This workbook provides an interactive course of CBT to tackle OCD. It doesn''t just tell you how to feel better -- by using diagnostic tests, practical exercises and thought challenges, it will show you how to feel better. The coverage includes all the forms and presentations of OCD, while the exercises and support throughout will give you a feeling of real progress. Helpful sections for relatives on how to help you best will all go towards preventing future relapses and help you to regain control of your life for good.A great CBT workbook to guide towards OCD recovery - Ashley Fulwood, Chief Executive of www.OCDUK.orgTrade ReviewStephanie has a fantastic insight into the understanding of OCD sufferers and what they go through daily. She has a natural genuine approach to the delicate nature of dealing with people.I would recommend ... to sufferers and people that want to try to understand OCD and how it affects people and how to deal with it. - Amazon Review of CBT Workbook

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Book SynopsisThe third edition of this popular introductory textbook has been revised to provide a totally up-to-date and hands-on guide to the practical aspects of health promotion. Focusing on the range of skills needed to become an effective practitioner, it takes readers step-by-step through the different settings in which health promotion takes place and the various tools they might employ, including chapters on health promotion through the lifespan, one-to-one communication, working with groups, advocacy, social media, workplace settings and planning and management. As well as incorporating the most recent government policies and initiatives in public health, there is new and expanded material on issues such as community initiatives and alliances, social media, health literacy, understanding health behaviours, stress in the workplace and much more. Throughout the text there are activities to develop students’ understanding and encourage reflective practice. Each chapter opens with a list of the central issues and learning objectives which are reinforced with real-life case studies. The key terms highlighted are clearly explained and checklists dispersed throughout the book, enabling practical application. The new edition of Practical Health Promotion will continue to be the ideal and indispensable guide for students at all levels. It will inspire anyone involved with health care to find practical ways of promoting change.Trade Review"This excellent book will be of interest to a wide range of health promoters including nurses, doctors and public health practitioners. This accessible book focuses on a range of skills needed to become an effective practitioner. I recommend it as essential reading for students and practitioners concerned with promoting health."Dr Michael C. Watson, Trustee, Institute of Health Promotion and Education. "Each chapter is as rich as the next. This is the book I have been waiting for. It is perfectly academically balanced to initiate and stimulate students and put them into action in regards to practical applications in Health Promotion."Ginette P. Michel, Laurentian UniversityTable of ContentsIntroduction PART I Health Promotion Needs Assessment 1 Health Promotion and Public Health 2 Epidemiological Tools for Health Promotion 3 Understanding Health and Illness Behaviours 4 Health Promotion through the Lifespan PART II Defining Health Promotion Strategy: Health Promotion Methods 5 One-to-One Communication 6 Health Promotion with Groups 7 Mass Media 8 Print Media 9 Electronic Media and the Internet 10 Advocacy PART III Defining Health Promotion Strategy: Settings in Health Promotion 11 Community Settings 12 Health Facility Settings 13 The Workplace Setting 14 Settings Used by Children and Young People 15 Institutional Settings PART IV Implementation, Evaluation and Reflection 16 Planning and Management of Health Promotion 17 Evaluation and Reflection

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Book SynopsisWithin days of the first reports of patients suffering from a mysterious pneumonia in Wuhan, scientists in China had produced a complete genetic sequence of the virus and confirmed that it was a novel SARS-like coronavirus. The genetic sequence was deposited in a public database, making the genetic code available to scientists anywhere in the world. The result was that weeks before the WHO declared the outbreak a global public health emergency and months before COVID-19 was formally designated a pandemic, virologists around the world were already studying the protein spikes on the virus and designing vaccines, which were developed much more quickly, and turned out to be much more effective, than even the most optimistic had predicted. All of this was possible because a biological revolution had taken place a decade earlier: the world had moved into the postgenomic era. In this book, the distinguished microbiologist Hugh Pennington argues that COVID-19 is the first ‘postgenomic pandemic’ – that is, the first pandemic to sweep the world after the postgenomic era was initiated in 2008. Pennington explains the science behind this crucial development and shows how it has revolutionized our ways of understanding and dealing with pandemics, including the pandemic that brought our world to its knees.Trade Review‘A great read, making science accessible to all and demonstrating how advances build on previous science investments in leaps and bounds.’Dame Sally Davies, Master, Trinity College Cambridge ‘A scholarly and intellectually stimulating contribution which covers COVID-19 and sets this in the context of infectious diseases past and present. Pennington’s explanation of the molecular biological aspects of infectious diseases, which are of critical importance in diagnosis and vaccination, is a joy to read, even for those with limited experience.’Professor Jangu Banatvala, Guy's, King's and St Thomas' School of Medicine, King’s College London 'informative'NatureTable of ContentsAcknowledgements Foreword 1 The Postgenomic Age; its antecedents 2 Coronaviruses, the beginning 3 COVID-19, the disease 4 Origins. December 2019- January 2020 5 Fangcangs and Nightingales. February-April 2020 6 Test test test! March 2020 7 The Epidemiologic Transition 8 Outbreaks - learning in real time 9 Whole Genome Sequencing 10 Variants 11 Vaccines 12 Pandemics 13 The Future Notes

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Book SynopsisThis is a story of scientific misconduct, committed by Merck, the fourth biggest drug company in the world. Merck has committed scientific misconduct before, and the author describes the fraud related to Merck's arthritis drug, Vioxx, which killed tens of thousands of patients because Merck concealed that it causes heart attacks.

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Book Synopsis'A master synthesizer of attachment science, medical practice, and his own experience as a father, Harold Koplewicz capably and compassionately leads us through the art of scaffolding, from early childhood through the important adolescent period.' - Daniel J. Siegel, MD, author of The Whole Brain ChildPrevent and counteract the general anxiety and emotional fragility prevalent in children and teenagers today - a new parenting philosophy and strategies that give children the tools to flourish on their own.Just as sturdy scaffolding is necessary when erecting a building and will come down when the structure grows stable, good parenting provides children with steady and warm emotional nourishment on the path toward independence. Never-ending parental problem-solving and involvement can have the opposite effect, enabling fragility and anxiety over time.In The Scaffold Effect, world-renowned child psychiatrist Harold Koplewicz introduces the powerful and clinically tested idea that this deliberate build-up and then gradual loosening of parental support is the single most effective way to encourage kids to climb higher, try new things, grow from mistakes and develop character and strength. Explaining the building blocks of an effective scaffold from infancy through young adulthood, he expertly guides parents through the strategies for raising empowered, capable people, including: Lay a solid foundation: The parent-child relationship needs to be made from the concrete mixture of emotional availability, positive reinforcement, clear messaging, and consistent rules. From this supportive base, your will forge a bond that will survive adolescence and grow stronger into adulthood. Empower growth: Skyscraper or sprawling bungalow - the style of your child's construction is not up to you! Scaffold parenting validates and accommodates the shape the child is growing into. Any effort to block or control growth will actually stunt it. Stay on their level: Imagine being on the ground floor of a house and trying to talk to someone on the roof. The person on the roof will have to 'talk down' to you or yell. If your child's building and your scaffold are on the same level, you can speak directly, look each other in the eye, and keep the lines of communication open.Drawing on Dr Koplewicz's decades of clinical and personal experience, The Scaffold Effect is a compassionate, smart and essential guide for the ages.All the author's proceeds from the sale of this book will be donated to the Child Mind Institute.Trade ReviewDirty secret: I normally hate parenting books. But Harold Koplewicz's The Scaffold Effect is just like him: warm, to-the-point, and wonderfully empathetic. It takes real talent to do what he has accomplished in this book: assemble the best science, probe the wisest clinical minds (including his own), and then weave everything together into a highly readable and relatable narrative that's both useful and fun. With a unique mix of personal anecdote and professional insight, he breaks with received wisdom, delivers up some eye-opening surprises - and sends the greatly reassuring message to parents that, if we take care of ourselves, our kids will be okay. * Judith Warner, author of 'And Then They Stopped Talking to Me' and 'Perfect Madness' *The Scaffold Effect is written with so much understanding and so much sympathy, for both children and their parents. Harold Koplewicz brings science and clinical experience together with his own family experiences to create a book that is always practical and compassionate, and manages to be firm, gentle, and encouraging in all the right ways. * Perri Klass, MD, professor of journalism and pediatrics at NYU and author of 'A Good Time to Be Born: How Science and Public Health Gave Children a Future' *This compassionate, witty, and street-smart guide to helping kids become independent young adults is a gift to parents everywhere. Harold Koplewicz gives us the tools to build strong, safe support around our children, and then trust that they will launch all the better for it and grow into their own destiny * Catherine Steiner-Adair, EdD, author of 'The Big Disconnect: Protecting Childhood and Family Relationships in the Digital Age' *Drawing on decades of clinical expertise and an organization that does some of the most compelling research on kids and mental health in this country, Dr Koplewicz has written a practical, engrossing, and singularly useful book. Healthy adults don't just happen. * Madeline Levine, PhD, New York Times bestselling author of 'he Price of Privilege' and 'Teach Your Children Well' *In this era of searing fear and uncertainty, and out of the turbulent sea of contradictory parenting advice, emerges, blessedly, Harold Koplewicz's authoritative counsel. A true giant of child psychiatry, Koplewicz has condensed his immense knowledge, wisdom, and experience into a practical and actionable plan. The Scaffold Effect is an instant classic, a godsend for us all. * Edward M. Hallowell, author of 'Driven to Distraction' and 'ADHD 2.0' *The Scaffold Effect is an engaging, practical, and even humorous guide through the challenges and opportunities of parenting. * Daniel J. Siegel, MD, New York Times bestselling co-author of 'The Whole-Brain Child' *Full of vivid examples of the evergreen effectiveness of scaffolding - the best way to support children as they grow (and grow away from us) - it's a book for the ages. * Wendy Mogel, New York Times bestselling author of 'The Blessing of a Skinned Knee' *Koplewicz gives parents... the tools to raise resilient, confident and capable children. * Booklist *

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