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Book SynopsisBiogenealogy is a comprehensive new vision of health that takes the mind-body connection one step further by identifying and consciously addressing the emotional shocks that create physical disorders. Each symptom of an illness precisely indicates its emotional origin. Thus, far from being an enemy, the physical symptom is actually a valuable ally that provides the key to the cure of the physical disease as well as resolution of the emotional imbalance that created it. Christian Flèche, the leading researcher and practitioner in the field of biogenealogy, explains that the “activation of illness” is the body’s reaction to unresolved events that are frozen in time. These unresolved traumas affect the body on the cellular level and manifest in minor as well as more serious chronic conditions. In The Biogenealogy Sourcebook, Flèche systematically chronicles all the major organs of the body and specifies the types of emotional conflicts that lead to illness in those areas. For example, he explains that conflicts of separation are evidenced in diseases of the skin; a reduction of self-worth or deep anguish will manifest in the lymph nodes. He also shows that unresolved emotional issues can also be passed down to future generations if left untreated. Intended for therapists, researchers, and any person who wants to take his or her health in hand, this book is an important guide to understanding and decoding the causes and not just the effects of illness.Trade Review"The Biogenealogy Sourcebook is as thought provoking as it is practical in showing us one of the true conduits between creation and nature. It opens up some of the secrets by which we were meant to live our lives and presents us with a template to align our physical and emotional needs. Reading it could well change your life and who knows one day it might even save it." * Huw Griffiths, New Dawn, Sept-Oct 2009 *Table of Contents Acknowledgments Preface Introduction: The General Principles of Biogenealogy 1. Cardiology 2. Dermatology 3. Digestive System 4. Endocrinology 5. Hematology 6. Neurology 7. Ophthalmology 8. Osteology and the Musculoskeletal System 9. Otolaryngology: Ear, Nose, and Throat 10. Pulmonology 11. Reproductive System: Andrology 12. Reproductive System: Gynecology 13. Urology Conclusion Glossary Index

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Book SynopsisThis second edition has been comprehensively updated to reflect current clinical practice and the latest technical developments, including pre-implantation genetic diagnosis, array CGH, QF-PCR, non-invasive prenatal diagnosis and next generation sequencing amongst others. The first section covers basic principles, while the second outlines the more common situations where obstetrics and gynaecology interact with medical genetics. The third section contains real-life clinical case scenarios which have been selected to represent typical problems and to highlight areas which, if mismanaged, could have serious medico-legal consequences. Together with its accompanying website (www.essentialmedgen.com), it provides an invaluable guide to the use and selection of useful online genetic resources. This book is essential reading for candidates preparing for the MRCOG postgraduate examination, and any health professionals requiring a clear understanding of medical genetics and its increasingly frTrade Review'The book has ambitious objectives, and does a good job meeting them.' Doody's ReviewsTable of ContentsAbbreviations; Glossary; Preface; Part I. General Principles of Medical Genetics: Introduction; Normal human inheritance; Types of genetic disease; Chromosomal disorders; Single-gene disorders; Multifactorial (or part-genetic) disorders; Somatic cell (or cumulative) genetic disorders; Drawing the family tree; Interpreting the family tree; DNA analysis; Chromosome analysis; Preimplantation genetic diagnosis (PGD); Cell-free fetal DNA testing; Referral for genetic assessment and counselling; Part II. Common Genetic Problems in Obstetric and Gynaecological Practice: Introduction; Genetic causes of infertility; Genetic causes of recurrent miscarriages; Elevated maternal screening risk; Cystic fibrosis; Family history; Reference; Part III. Clinical Case Scenarios: Introduction; Case 1. Unexpected finding at amniocentesis; Case 2. Lethal short-limbed skeletal dysplasia; Case 3. Family history of Down syndrome; Case 4. Family history of Huntington disease; Case 5. Family history of Duchenne muscular dystrophy; Case 6. Unexplained high level of maternal serum alphafetoprotein (MSAFP); Case 7. Family history of siblings with Goldenhar syndrome; Case 8. Family history of microcephaly; Case 9. Unexpected finding at amniocentesis; Case 10. Family history of Down syndrome; Case 11. Importance of genetic ancestry; Case 12. Never say never; Case 13. Unexpected finding at amniocentesis; Case 14. Inherited limb abnormality; Case 15. Multiple congenital abnormalities; Case 16. Family history of cystic fibrosis; Case 17. Previous obstetric history of trisomy 13; Case 18. Previous obstetric history of hydrocephalus; Case 19. Maternal congenital heart disease; Case 20. Family history of neonatal myotonic dystrophy; Case 21. Unexpected finding at amniocentesis; Case 22. Previous obstetric history of a fetus with multiple congenital malformations; Case 23. Accidental X-ray in early pregnancy; Case 24. Genetic mimicry; Case 25. Previous obstetric history of an intrauterine death with cystic hygroma; Case 26. Where possible verify the diagnosis; Case 27. Beware of variable expressivity; Case 28. Provision of patient-appropriate literature for rare conditions; Case 29. Searching for online sources of specialist information regarding rare genetic conditions; Appendix. Guide to online sources of genetic information; Clinical information; Patient support groups; Further reading; Index.

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