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Book SynopsisThe late Dr. Roy L. Walford spent much of his life''s work researching low-calorie diets, and is now recognized as a pioneer of what is widely recognized as "calorie restriction" (CR)—a diet consisting of fewer calories while maintaining adequate nutrition. In The Anti-Aging Plan, his landmark book first published in 1994, Dr. Walford presents the results of his studies and clearly describes how the principles of nutrient-rich caloric limitation can be applied to everyday dieting habits. In the latter half of the book, Dr. Walford and his daughter Lisa, a chef and yoga instructor, offer over one hundred delicious recipe ideas that apply to Dr. Walford''s diet plan.

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Book SynopsisAn essential lifestyle guide to reducing headaches and other symptoms related to migraines, vertigo, and Meniere's disease. Its "slow-approach" plan and more than 75 trigger-free recipes set readers up for success-even when they're in pain. In The Migraine Relief Plan, certified health and wellness coach Stephanie Weaver outlines a new, step-by-step lifestyle approach to reducing migraine frequency and severity. Using the latest research, her own migraine diagnosis, and extensive testing, Weaver has designed an accessible plan to help those living with migraines, headaches, or Meniere's disease. Over the course of eight weeks, the plan gradually transitions readers into a healthier lifestyle, including key behaviors such as regular sleep, trigger-free eating, gentle exercise, and relaxation techniques. The book also collects resources-shopping lists, meal plans, symptom tracking charts, and kitchen-tested recipes for breakfast, lunch, snacks, and dinner-to provide readers with the tools they need to be successful. The Migraine Relief Plan encourages readers to eat within the guidelines while still helping them follow personal dietary choices, like vegan or Paleo, and navigate challenges, such as parties, work, and travel. A must-have resource for anyone who lives with head pain, this book will inspire you to rethink your attitude toward health and wellness.Trade ReviewAdvance Praise for The Migraine Relief Plan “A book for migraine patients that celebrates healthy fat and kicks sugar to the curb! A must-have guide for any migraine patient or their family members.” —Mark Hyman, MD, director of the Cleveland Clinic Center for Functional Medicine “If you are paleo and still get migraine attacks, this book is a must-read.” —Terry Wahls, MD, author of The Wahls Protocol “Weaver’s knowledge of clean eating and wellness is delicious and authentic. This book is full of incredible information, from how to prep, store, and enjoy nourishing foods to how to get your body working for you, not against you.” —Amie Valpone, bestselling author of Eating Clean, “As a physician treating patients with migraines and Meniere’s disease, I have long wished for a resource I could share with them that provides a well-researched, step-by-step approach to making the diet changes that will help ease their symptoms and support their healing.” —Susan Mathison, MD, Catalyst Medical Center & Clinical Spa “This is a phenomenal, holistic resource for anyone living with migraine or vertigo symptoms. With extensive research and personal experience, Weaver has developed a practical plan to help you make lasting lifestyle changes for pain prevention and optimal health.” —Tess Masters, author of The Blender Girl “Weaver has thought of everything, from managing your diet with a detailed menu plan to creating a positive environment with meditation and self-care. This is the essential go-to book for anyone suffering from this debilitating condition.” —Sharon Palmer, RDN, nutrition expert and author of the Plant-Powered book series “Wow! This is a must-read book for anyone living with migraine. Weaver provides a holistic, flexible, and easy-to-implement plan to combat migraines that includes lifestyle tips as well as enticing recipes that are as delicious as they are easy to make.” —Jeanne Sauvage, author of Gluten-Free Wish List “I love a solid plan of action, and with this book, Weaver arms readers with a detailed blueprint to transform their health.” —Melissa Joulwan, author of the Well Fed book series “Migraine can leave you feeling so powerless, but Weaver’s innovative approach assures success by focusing on the lifestyle changes we do have control over. An unbelievably helpful guide filled with real-world solutions. —Alisa Fleming, founder of Go Dairy Free “As a preventive and lifestyle medicine physician, my goal is to empower patients to understand and take action to optimize their health utilizing lifestyle, food, and natural strategies. This book does just that by providing easy-to-understand, science-based information in a format that allows the reader to implement lifestyle approaches and take control of their health!” —Dr. Jennifer L. Weinberg, MD, MPH, MBE, author of The Whole Cure “Weaver has taken a very complex subject and created an easy-to-understand primer and step-by-step action plan to fewer headaches. There are simple migraine-friendly recipes for any eating style—vegan, dairy-free, egg-free, and grain-free—and practical tips on detoxing your body and home to remove migraine triggers.” —Lisa Wells, founder of Cook Eat Paleo “As a mother of a food-allergic child, I am all too familiar with the challenges of meeting special dietary needs. This book gives everyone a step-by-step guide to success, and the recipes work for families with multiple dietary restrictions, including gluten-free, sugar-free, nut-free, and low-sodium diets. I recommend this book to anyone dealing with migraine or other restrictions.” —Kim Lutz, author of Welcoming Kitchen, Super Seeds, and Ancient Grains “Weaver's work is superior to any other migraine material I’ve found. Buy the book, follow her steps, and relieve your pain!” —Donald Gazzaniga, Megaheart.com “An extraordinary resource! Weaver is the perfect companion for any migraine sufferer. Accessible and incredibly detailed, she offers strategies for reclaiming your life.” —Vidyamala Burch, founder of Breathworks Mindfulness and coauthor of You Are Not Your Pain “Drawing on a wealth of personal and professional experience, as well as her own research, Weaver has put together a manual for migraine patients who are ready to take charge of their own lives.” —Bradley J. Katz, MD, PhD, professor of ophthalmology and neurology, University of Utah Health Sciences Center “So much more than a cookbook or guidebook. Leaving no stone unturned, Weaver has created an all-in-one resource for anyone who deals with migraine headaches. From food to treatments to mindset and fashioning a successful migraine-free lifestyle, you’ll find everything you need for long-term health in this very personable, engaging, and comprehensive book." —Ricki Heller, PhD, RHN, author of Living Candida-Free

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Book SynopsisThere is a biological force within the body that wants you to live to old age. While conventionally this force is known in medicine as the immune system, Dr. Bob calls it: “The Biological Soul.” The Biological Soul is designed to protect you and allow you to live a healthy life. This force is tangible, measurable, lives within the physical body and determines our age and wellbeing through life. It is physical and complex and, in many ways, spiritual. It is affected by life’s stresses, by diets, and by overall health and though not immortal; it both shapes your life and your life shapes it. IMMUNITY STRONG walks readers through how the immune system works, what makes it implode or keeps it safe and what modern science reveals about how it connects to every part of the body to keep it alive—as the seat of our “Biological Soul.” Written in Dr. Bob’s trade-mark down-to earth style, the book explains that the normal immune system functions like a police department protecting the body from harm. While as a nation we have recently been focused on the effects of infections, the book reveals that it is important to note that disorders of immunity are at the root of most diseases that shorten or impact our lives. From chronic pain and fatigue syndromes, heart disease and clogged arteries and even the ability to recognize and destroy cancer, to multiple sclerosis, lupus, celiac disease, rheumatoid arthritis and autoimmune disorders are all linked to one or another glitch in the immune system. The purpose of this book is to provide significant information on the incredible complexity of the immune system and how the integration of spiritual, scientific, and emotional values can enhance health. It is Dr. Bob’s hope that readers will find a new appreciation of the miracle that is the physical body and to understand the potential within our Biological Soul to promote longevity and overall happiness to life. IMMUNITY STRONG: Boost Your Body's Natural Healing Power and Live to 100 is a must-read for anyone wishing to nurture and enhance their health. Trade ReviewPraise for IMMUNITY STRONG: Boost Your Natural Healing Power and Live to 100 by Robert G. "DR. BOB" Lahita, M.D., Ph.D. “IMMUNITY STRONG is written with simplicity about viruses, vaccines, immunity, and spirituality. It’s a magic prescription to living beyond 100 — and lots less expensive than a visit to your MD’s office.” — Cindy Adams, New York Post Columnist and Host of WABC Radio’s Cindy Adams Show “In clear, easily accessible language, Dr. Bob has taken us on a wonderfully comprehensive journey through the biology he has spent his life investigating. A must read for all patients, but particularly those who struggle with autoimmune maladies for a substantial part of their lives.” — Marianne J. Legato, M.D., Ph.D., Emerita Professor of Clinical Medicine, Columbia University Adjunct Professor, Johns Hopkins “A delightfully written compilation of the latest concepts in immunology, with sound and thoughtful information about what is known and what is unknown. It should be read by anyone wishing to know the foundation for many of the recommendations for our better health, which is so critical nowadays.“ — Richard Bucala, M.D., Ph.D., Chief of Rheumatology, Allergy & Immunology, Yale University “Dr. Bob’s analogies make IMMUNITY STRONG very approachable, understandable, and fun to read! I will definitely recommend it to my patients.” — Steven M. Lomazow, M.D., Assistant Professor, Icahn School of Medicine, Mt. Sinai “Dr. Bob has crafted a book for our times; it’s a tool to help everyone whether they just want the aging process to go smoothly, are a chronic illness sufferer, or are a person more of their aware of their need for a strong immune system due to the COVID pandemic.” — Nika C. Beamon, Author of Misdiagnosed: The Search for Dr. House “IMMUNITY STRONG presents a phenomenal and exemplary description on boosting our immunity, linking the immune response to realistic social and behavioral psychology and how to overcome the stressful environment that many of us are facing almost on a daily basis. In an easy-to-understand conversational format the book presents a model therapy to deal with stressful situations.” — Subhash Dhawan, Ph.D., Retired Senior FDA Research & Regulatory Scientist"Plato notwithstanding, others throughout history have wondered about the origins and power of spirituality, prayer, introspection, and morality, questioning their physiologic basis and how they shape human behavior. Plausible insights are now provided in IMMUNITY STRONG, a lively and believable work by ‘Dr. Bob’ Lahita. In just 219 easily-read pages, Dr. Bob elucidates for the inquisitive reader how the immune system responds to threats to the body’s homeostasis, the possible role of biome communities to influence behavior, and the importance of sleep and stress modification for the maintenance of optimum immune function. Although written for a lay audience, this book may be enjoyed by medical professionals who can learn more effective ways to communicate otherwise complex scientific matters to their inquiring patients. The author’s language is lucid, readily understandable, and unencumbered by distracting footnotes and parenthetical citations. This book is highly recommended for its explications, elucidations, and clarity. Besides, it is delightful to read." — Alan J. Lippman, M.D., Medical Oncology SpecialistTable of ContentsTable of Contents to IMMUNITY STRONG: Boost Your Body's Natural Healing Power and Live to 100 by Robert G. Lahita, M.D., Ph.D. Introduction Chapter One: The Basics of the Soul: A Glimpse of Phenomenal “You” Chapter Two: Limitations Chapter Three: Gifts from the Family: The Heredity Factor Chapter Four: Beneficial Interactions Chapter Five: Sex, Gender, and The Biological Soul Chapter Six: Pain and Fatigue, It’s Not In Your Head, or Is It? Chapter Seven: Fighting Fire with Fire: Biologicals Chapter Eight: Protection: Immunity Strong Chapter Nine: Life In and On Us Chapter Ten: The Immune System and Creativity Chapter Eleven: What the Future Holds Conclusion

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Book SynopsisThe Holistic Healing Handbook for a Homeopathic Household“A thoughtful, comprehensive synthesis of a multifaceted approach to healing”—Belleruth Naparstek, LISW, BCD, creator of the Health Journeys Guided Imagery series#1 New Release in Diseases & Physical AilmentsHeal your body naturally using an array of well-researched and long-practiced techniques. This easy-to-understand holistic healing library provides multiple healing approaches to the most common ailments, so you’ll have access to the best approach for you and will be feeling better in no time.Holistic healing made easy. Our lives are intertwined with the unexpected. We are bound to become ill or get hurt, probably multiple times in our lives. When that happens, Complete Handbook of Quantum Healing makes healing your body easy by providing an A-Z reference guide of over 100 health issues, each with healing options using different types of holistic medicine, so you’ll be sure to find the best approach—or approaches—for you.See real results through trusted techniques. A perfect holistic healing gift or addition to anyone’s natural health kit, Complete Handbook of Quantum Healing seamlessly blends new-world science with old-world knowledge. With her deep understanding of both the medical and the spiritual side of healing, author Deanna Minich, PhD, translates her medical knowledge to simple holistic healing techniques that anyone can use and that have been shown to work.Inside, you’ll find: An A-Z list of over 100 common ailments 7 self-healing options for each ailment including herbal medicines, essential oils, crystals, and more Self healing quotes, meditations, and healing energy exercises to restore the body and the soul If you like natural healing books such as The Modern Herbal Dispensary, Medical Medium, or When the Body Says No, you’ll love Complete Book of Quantum Healing.

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Book SynopsisFind relief with this complete guide to healing eczema, including alternative treatments, dietary suggestions, patient testimonials, and so much more.

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Book SynopsisUnblinded is the true story of New Yorker Kevin Coughlin, who became blind at age thirty-six due to a rare genetic disorder known as Leber’s Hereditary Optic Neuropathy. Twenty years later, without medical intervention, Kevin’s sight miraculously started to return. He is the only known person in the world who has experienced a spontaneous, non-medically assisted, regeneration of the optic nerve. Unblinded follows Kevin’s descent into darkness, and his unexplained reemergence to sight.Trade Review"Unblinded is a once-in-a-lifetime story, a journey through darkness and light, love and loss, awakening and discovery. Its pages take us, at once, on a remarkable true adventure and into the heart and mind of a most extraordinary individual. A beautifully written and inspiring tale, and a reminder to us all about what really matters."—ROBERT KURSON, New York Times bestselling author of Crashing Through, Shadow Divers, and Pirate Hunters "Unblinded tells a remarkable story of sudden blindness, new vision, and sight regained. It offers great insight into the nature of reality--that which we perceive and that which we create for ourselves." —ISAAC LIDSKY, New York Times bestselling author of Eyes Wide Open"Unblinded provides honest, profound insight into the emotional trauma that occurs when vision is lost and the path forward in life cannot be seen." —LISSA POINCENOT, National Leber's Hereditary Optic Neuropathy Advocate "Miracles can happen from the inside out. In Unblinded, Traci Medford-Rosow leads us through the wondrous story of one man's experience of overcoming blindness. Unblinded takes the reader on a fascinating, behind-the-scenes tour of what went on during those years of darkness and how Kevin Coughlin, after battling alcoholism, loneliness, prejudice, and perhaps most of all himself, emerges as a man of wisdom and sight." —ANN CAMPANELLA, Award-winning and bestselling author of Motherhood: Lost and Found"A tale about overcoming personal tragedy risks sentimentality. Unblinded offers instead a sightless perspective on reality that could engage a physicist."—PROF. NEIL J. SULLIVAN, Author: The Prometheus Bomb and The Dodgers Move WestThis biography chronicles a man’s sudden vision loss, his self-reinvention, and his seemingly miraculous partial recovery of sight. In New York City in February 1997, Coughlin’s sight began deteriorating. Five days later, he was completely blind—stricken in his 30s by a rare, irreversible genetic disorder of the optic nerve that normally affects teens and young adults. Already alcohol-dependent, he was soon unemployed and dependent on disability checks. He confronted countless challenges in navigating city life, including physical barriers, inconsiderate strangers, and bureaucratic delays. In his favor, however, were his persistence and his preternatural ability to enlist help from others. For example, he persuaded a clerk to sell him a cane without the required mobility certification, and an ally at Gay Men’s Health Crisis helped him join a support group of HIV-positive blind people even though he was upfront about being HIV-negative. He continued to pursue his love of visual arts and photography by engaging a curator to narrate museum visits and a sighted Alcoholics Anonymous colleague to help take pictures. Coughlin also achieved sobriety and took up meditation, prayer, and ayurvedic practices. His physical and spiritual health improved, which helped him deal with the loss of another job and a beloved guide dog. Fifteen years after becoming blind, his sight began to return, but he already saw life differently. He began a journal (reprinted as an appendix), in which he cites “patience, prayer and turmeric” as “the corner stones of my journey out of the darkness.” Each chapter closes with a selected journal entry, foreshadowing and eventually merging with the narrative. Medford-Rosow (Inflection Point, 2015) and debut author Coughlin skillfully condense two decades into 33 easy-to-read vignettes about Coughlin’s challenges, setbacks, and breakthroughs. This results in a multilayered account that works on several levels, offering granular details of the blindness experience, detailing the difference between physical sight and personal vision, and highlighting the redemptive power of healing. The authors convey Coughlin’s spirituality and faith without being preachy, and they balance poignant moments with workaday complaints and unvarnished assessments of Coughlin’s behavior and relationships. The patient delivery allows this truly exceptional story to speak for itself. An emotional account of a remarkable personal odyssey. —Kirkus Starred Review

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Book Synopsis“This book could change your life. If you apply it, it will." —David Minkoff, MD, author of The Search for the Perfect ProteinLearn to feel younger as you get older! Discover how to eliminate bad habits that can impair energy production and improve your overall energy and health with the groundbreaking methods in Bursting with Energy, now updated and revised in this second edition. Maintaining energy production is the key to functioning at a youthful level as we get older. Our cells extract energy from oxygen, but as we age, they become less efficient at performing this extraction. As a result, we develop the symptoms of aging: weakness, pain, disease, muscle wasting, and immune dysfunction. Energy production can be repaired and optimized so you can live long and strong, avoid disease, and add quality years to your life. Dr. Shallenberger developed and patented Bio-Energy Testing®, the first and only method to clinically measure how well our cells are extracting energy from oxygen. In Bursting with Energy, he reveals how you can measure and optimize your cellular energy production. While most solutions are designed to help ease the symptoms of aging, Dr. Shallenberger's unique approach allows you to slow down the process and prevent disease, keeping your energy production high at any age. Trade Review“Bursting with Energy is a very pleasant read and reveals many of the miracles of nature that bring us happiness, health, and longevity . . . From the breath of life to body rhythms and sleep, to the importance of healthy foods and supplementation, these chapters are happily bursting . . . Everyone should have an understanding of the principles in Bursting with Energy.” —Michael Gerber, MD, HMD, president of the Nevada Homeopathic and Integrative Medical Association and columnist for Townsend Letter“Bursting with Energy is a must read for anyone suffering from any chronic illness that has been poorly managed, anyone struggling to lose weight, or those who are healthy looking to stay healthy or improve their performance . . . This book will change your life and teach you how to take care of yourself.” —Nathan S. Bryan, PhD, author of Functional Nitric Oxide Nutrition: Dietary Strategies to Prevent and Treat Chronic Disease“This book could change your life. If you apply it, it will. This book can help you understand your own body and how it works and more importantly, how to beat aging at its core. For aging is the loss of mitochondrial function. When you know how to improve that, you have the key to longer and better health.” —David Minkoff, MD, author of The Search for the Perfect Protein“Far too often I hear a frustrated patient confide to me: 'My doctor is a very nice man. I like him a lot. He likes me a lot,' but the patient is not getting better! The care is unacceptable! Of course, it is nice if your doctor is nice, but why not work with an effective doctor? Well, Dr. Shallenberger is very nice but more importantly, he is very, very effective. Is your battery low? Are you ready to recharge? Dive into these pages and benefit from tomorrow’s medicine today!” —Bradford S. Weeks, MD, founder of The Weeks Center for Corrective Health“Longevity without health is a long tiresome journey. Dr. Shallenberger’s Bursting With Energy has blessed us with a knowledge packed text that is a roadmap to a healthy long happy life. His clear insight and ability for anyone to understand the information makes Dr. Shallenberger one of the leading wellness authors today. If you are tired of being tired and you want to burst with energy, this is the book for you.” —Phil Mollica, MS, DMD, NMD, author and speaker“Dr. Shallenberger has essentially assembled a manual for good health. Everyone would be better off reading it. I especially like the emphasis on proper hormone replacement, as so many other wonderful health remedies are significantly negated by failing to address chronic sex and thyroid hormone deficiencies.” —Thomas E. Levy, MD, JD, author of Rapid Virus Recovery“By reading this book you too will learn the true cause of aging and illness and what you can do to slow the process down.” —Mark Bartiss, MD

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Book Synopsis'A wonderful book' - Dr. Rangan Chatterjee'Highly convincing' - Daily Express'Pioneering' - The Telegraph'The strength of the book lies in its description of how community life can have a transformative effect on individuals' - British Journal of General PracticeAcross the country, general hospital admissions are on the rise. But in a small town in rural England, thanks to the simple introduction of kindness and compassion, that trend has been reversed. And what this town achieved, we can all adopt in our own lives to powerful effect. Through daily mindful acts of care we are capable of changing things for the better, both inside ourselves and for the world around us. Frome in Somerset isn't special. It could be any town; it could be your town. And yet the people who live there have a story to tell about the simple, ground-shaking power of compassion. If it came in tablet form, it would be hailed as a wonder of modern medicine. By contrast, it's entirely free but offers heartening evidence that when human beings make time for each other, the beneficial effects go far beyond the reach of naïve optimism.'A culture in which compassion is a prevailing value allows individuals to flourish and bring their talents and gifts to the communities in which they live. Unanticipated possibilities emerge, presenting fresh ways of addressing what previously appeared to be insoluble problems. Hearts are lifted. The case for hope is more strongly made. And as the people who work in this way begin to change the world immediately around them, so too, the wider world beyond begins to change.' Dr Julian Abel & Lindsay Clarke

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Book SynopsisA Telegraph readers' best book of the yearA Financial Times readers' best 2021 summer book'A powerful new book' - The Daily Mail'Quite the story... fascinating' - Claire Byrne, RTE1'This memoir meets manual with expert tips is both honest and helpful' - Victoria Woodhall, Get the GlossFOREWORD BY DR SOPHIE BOSTOCK'29th June 0 HOURS, 0 MINUTES Eleven forty-seven pm. A door slams as the neighbour's teenage son comes home from the pub. An hour later, the last Tube rumbles past and I thump my pillow over to find a cool spot. I refuse to open the window because of my fear of hearing the first bird of morning, confirmation that the next day is about to start and I have failed, yet again. Failed in my quest to sleep, which one would think is a basic human right.But I am not a POW whose captors breach the Geneva Convention. No one has stolen my sleep from me. I am not wired up to electrodes, a neon light is not shining in my face all night long. I have blackout blinds and a king-size bed all to myself. My enemies are my brain and a body that has forgotten how to shut down.'After a single, catastrophic event, journalist Miranda Levy had one sleepless night, then another, and then another. She sought help from anyone she could: doctors, a therapist, an acupuncturist, a hypnotist, a reiki practitioner and a personal trainer - but nothing seemed to work.Sleep, wellbeing and mental health are intrinsically linked. Yet sleeplessness is surprisingly common: 16 million of us suffer from insomnia, and the sleep industry is worth £100 billion (Daily Mail). In The Insomnia Diaries, Miranda Levy tells the story of her experience of severe, disabling insomnia that affected every aspect of her life for years, and how she ultimately recovered. Part memoir, part reportage, this book will help anyone who struggles to get a good night's sleep - whether occasionally or all of the time - appreciate the issues and understand the options as they find their best way to get the rest they need. Dr Sophie Bostock, scientist, sleep expert and member of the team who developed the award-winning digital programme Sleepio, contributes a foreword. She and a host of expert contributors have advised on the medical elements within the text throughout.

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Book SynopsisBack pain is very hard (often impossible) to diagnose and to specify, hence heavy painkillers are thrown at people. But the only way to beat the pain is to understand it. Based on cutting-edge research into back pain and the psychology of pain itself, David Rogers and Grahame Brown have set up the Functional Restoration Service at the Royal Orthopaedic Hospital in Birmingham – the UK’s leading centre for back pain. Here they have developed the pioneering BIOPSYCHOSOCIAL approach: BIO – How your body processes pain; what physical triggers you have and why; where your body holds painPSYCHO – where your pain is coming from; what exactly your pain is; the power of your mind to deal with and stop painSOCIAL – all the environmental factors that will contribute to your back pain, and how, why and when to change themBased on this revolutionary and already hugely successful approach, Back to Life offers a whole new way of dealing with back pain: - Understand the psychology of pain- Debunk the myths- Find the source of your pain- Manage your pain – including all the emotions and anxiety that go with it- Master exercises and stretches- Identify and solve the social factors- Get lasting relief

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Book SynopsisThe physical effects of a stroke are often the most obvious, and hospitals can offer medication and therapy to help alleviate them. However, the psychological consequences of having a stroke, such as memory problems or depression are often ignored. Includes the voices of stroke survivors and their carers, this book provides learning tools and practical guidance to aid in recovery from the psychological effects of a stroke.With insight from many people who have experienced a stroke, this book focuses on what stroke survivors can do, rather than what they cannot. Using exercises, such as mindfulness techniques, to help move towards an acceptance of the long-term side effects, this book delivers a positive message to help survivors of strokes live a better and happier life.Table of ContentsPart 1 - Introduction. Part 2 - What's Happening to me? 1. Difficult feelings. 2. Feeling different. 3. Changing relationships. 4. Thinking differently. Part 3 - Rebuilding life after stroke. 5. Becoming mindful. 6. Watching your thoughts. 7. Building acceptance. 8. Making the most of life after stroke. Part 4 - Summary.

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Book SynopsisChronic pain is a silent epidemic, with one in five people suffering in their day-to-day life. An indispensible guide to understanding why your pain persists, what is going on inside your body and the symptoms that pain triggers, Manage Your Pain presents possible medical treatments and guides you through practical exercises for daily life. Dr Nicholas and Dr Molloy's strategies make it possible to set short and long term goals that will minimise the impact of pain on both work and leisure. In short, this book offers clarity and control. - Draws on the authors' extensive experience and the latest research - Clearly explains the causes of pain - Offers positive and practical ways to minimise the impact of pain - Revised and updated - Includes a chapter on pain management for older people Highly qualified and experienced medical professionals who specialise in pain management, the authors of this book offer complementary specialisms, ensuring that the widest range of treatments are covered.Trade ReviewThe book would be a useful starting point for anyone wishing to explore some alternative strategies to pain management. * The Journal of Orthopaedic Nursing *Essential reading for anyone who suffers chronic pain. * Woman *This book does what it says on the cover - it helps you to manage pain... The book has a lot of ideas. * Arthritis News *

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Book SynopsisDiscover holistic therapies for optimal prostate health - from managing prostate cancer to prostatitis.For all its many important functions, the prostate gland can become a health curse to many men, young and old. Common prostate conditions include: - benign prostatic hyperplasia (BPH) - prostate cancer - prostatitis - testosterone deficiency - erectile dysfunction While conventional therapies exist for all these conditions, scientific studies have demonstrated that a comprehensive, integrative or holistic approach to healing can dramatically reduce risk and/or decrease negative side effects and symptoms. Mark Stengler, NMD, draws upon his over 25 years of expertise in naturopathic medicine and holistic hormone therapies to provide a comprehensive approach to optimal prostate health, including a focus on bladder function, hormone balance and a thorough exploration of prostate cancer diagnosis, treatment options and holistic support. By thoroughly addressing these key aspects of the genitourinary system, you will be able to discover optimal prostate health and functionality.

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In this panoramic and up-to-date account, we learn how the Black Death, smallpox, the Spanish flu and other great epidemics have led to enormous sufferings and mass death, as well as contributing to the fall of empires and changing the course of history. We also discover how new infectious diseases such as HIV/AIDS and COVID-19 emerge. Man has struck back at the microbes; antibiotics and new vaccines have saved millions of lives - but the battle with these relentless, silent enemies is far from won. We face increasing threats from new and unavoidable pandemics, antibiotic resistance and extra-terrestrial microbes. Duel Without End is a fascinating journey through the long history of infection, from the dawn of life to humanity's future exploration of deep space.

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Book SynopsisOver 400 million people around the world have been diagnosed with diabetes. Before the discovery of insulin, diabetes was treated through diet, from eating purely meat to the reliance on fats, and repeated fasting. After two centuries of conflicting medical advice, most authorities today believe that those with diabetes can have the same dietary freedom enjoyed by the rest of us, including the occasional ice-cream, leaving the job of controlling the disease to insulin therapy. However, this guiding principle has been accompanied by an explosive rise in diabetes over the last fifty years, and the expectation that sufferers' health will deteriorate steadily over time. In this ground-breaking book, award-winning science writer Gary Taubes explores the history of the treatment of diabetes, elucidating the way that badly conceived research influences the guidance that doctors offer today, at the expense of patients' long-term well-being. Passionately argued and deeply researched, Rethinking Diabetes reimagines diabetes care with diet at its centre, and is hugely persuasive in its questioning of the established wisdom that may have enabled the current epidemic of diabetes and obesity.

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Book Synopsis"The first lesson is that success looks like whatever your patient describes it as ... Some want to be pain free, to breathe a little easier, to make it to their grand-daughter's wedding ... to be with their cats. Some want me to do everything I can to cure them, while others want to die soon."Geriatric care and the frailty of old age can sometimes be reduced to a pain score chart rather than an inevitability that needs to be approached with humanity and empathy. Dr Riaz Dharamshi combines his expertise knowledge as a nationally recognised geriatrician with the relatable, deeply empathetic stories of his patients in order to reframe the way we approach care for our elderly population.This empowering and socio-politically conscious book delves into theoretical discussions around death and old age, drawing light on how many issues arise from social and political factors that take root decades earlier. It presents practical details of an integrated model of care allowing for expert, personalised healthcare to be delivered within our communities and outside of the hospital.This is a book that encourages the question 'Who is the person to whom this is happening?' rather than just 'What is the medical problem?'. It is ultimately this approach that imbues meaning, purpose, and justice into the work of geriatric medicine and care.Trade ReviewA practising doctor in the field of medicine for older people, Dr Dharamshi gives an informed and deeply compassionate view of the art of medicine for those in later life, why we so often get it wrong and dares to suggest how we might get right. Recommended for anyone thinking of entering the field, and a tonic for those who are in it. -- Dr Nick Kosky, consultant psychiatrist

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