Staying Healthy with the Seasons or Lifting Depression

Staying Healthy with the Seasons: 21st-Century Edition

Author: Elson M Haas

DR. ELSON M. HAAS is the founder and director of the Preventive Medical Center in San Rafael, California, one of the leading integrated health facilities in the country. He lives in beautiful Sebastopol, California.

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Lifting Depression: A Neuroscientist's Hands-on Approach to Activating Your Brain's Healing Power

Author: Kelly Lambert

Today’s young adults are up to ten times more likely to experience depression than their grandparents were. Could it be that in our increasingly automated world, the reduced physical effort needed to accomplish anything may somehow interfere with our level of happiness and subsequent responses to stress? Neuroscientist Kelly Lambert finds compelling evidence that having to work hard for rewards significantly improves mood and prevents depression. Beginning with her innovative research on rats-she compared “trust-fund rats” (whose rewards came with no effort on their part) to hard-working “trained-to-succeed” rodents-Lambert offers hope of treatment for people without debilitating (and often ineffective) drugs. Drawing on a wealth of information from the fields of anthropology, neuroscience, and evolutionary psychology, Lambert develops a unique theory suggesting that physical effort directed toward tangible outcomes activates particular regions of the brain and builds resilience against the emotional emptiness and negative thinking associated with depression. Whereas most therapies emphasize the importance of mental activity, Lambert reminds us of the importance of physical activity in establishing control in a fast-paced culture that is focused more on the prospect of immediate gratification than savoring the fruits of our labor.

Table of Contents:

Depression Strikes Deep     1
Why Are We So Depressed? The Lifestyle Paradox     25
Building the Effort-Driven Rewards Brain Circuit: Use It or Lose It     47
Giving the Brain a Hand     69
Coping Effectively with Stress     91
Our Social Brains     119
The Building Blocks of Resilience     143
Nonpharmacological Treatments for Depression: A Little Less Talk and a Lot More Action     173
Effort-Driven Rewards and Our Evolving Brains     201
The New Rx for Preventing and Lifting Depression     227
Acknowledgments     245
Notes     249
References     261
Index     281

Mending the Past and Healing the Future with Soul Retrieval or The All New Atkins Advantage

Mending the Past and Healing the Future with Soul Retrieval

Author: Alberto Villoldo

This fascinating book by psychologist and medical anthropologist Alberto Villoldo, Ph.D., explains the practices for healing outside of ordinary time and space. It shows how to enter the timeless now to heal events that occurred in the past, and to correct the course of destiny. Dr. Villoldo discusses ways in which you can heal yourself and your loved ones by employing intention through practices used by shamans of the Americas--which, until now, have been inaccessible to most of the world. The shamans of old called this journeying.

In this book, you'll discover that you have a four-chambered heart in the same way you have a four-chambered soul. In the first chamber, you store away the memory of a wound that derailed your destiny. In the second, you keep the limiting beliefs and soul contracts that you entered into at the time of your loss. In the third, you recover the grace and trust that will make you whole again; and in the fourth, you remember the calling and mission that you choose to unfold in this lifetime.

"While everyone has a future," Villoldo says, "only certain people have a destiny." This book shows you how to find and manifest yours.

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The All-New Atkins Advantage: The 12-Week Low-Carb Program to Lose Weight, Achieve Peak Fitness and Health, and Maximize Your Willpower to Reach Life Goals

Author: Stuart M Trager

The proven diet that will slim you down, get you exercising, and change your life

The All-New Atkins Advantage is more than a diet: it features the Atkins proven-effective weight loss program in a 12-week, step-by-step plan, including instructions on how to incorporate healthy exercise into your life as well as guidance on maintaining the motivation to stick with the diet and exercise program.

Each week builds on the one before it to raise your level of competence and confidence:

Week 1: Combat cravings for sugars and starches with tasty, low-carb alternatives like veal parmesan and trout almondine.

Week 4: Achieve peak fitness with the Atkins approach to exercise. Fully illustrated stretching, cardio, and strength training plans will get you energized.

Week 6: Start an Atkins journal to maintain your motivation and continue your enthusiasm and success.

Week 9: Get out of your lunch rut! Go out for a special but speedy meal at a restaurant, instead of the nearby deli.

Week 12: All the work you’ve done thus far has prepared you for this moment: the beginning of the rest of your life!

Turn your life around and give yourself a dietary, exercise, and lifestyle makeover with THE ALL-NEW ATKINS ADVANTAGE.

The All-New Atkins Advantage will allow you to enjoy a wider variety of foods, tailor an individualized exercise plan, and do Atkins your way.

The step-by-step program is designed to allow you to move at your own pace.

Part I introduces you to the basics of the Atkins program, from a list of foods you'll want to have on hand to mental exercises to get you motivated.

Part II features the 12-week AtkinsAdvantage Program, including a fitness component that allows you to design your own workout, no matter what your level of fitness.

Part III includes 12 weeks' worth of delicious daily meal plans at varying carbohydrate levels.

At the end of the twelve weeks, you will have changed the way you eat and become healthier, slimmer, and happier.

STUART L. TRAGER, M.D. is a board certified orthopedic surgeon. He is an eight-time Ironman and a top ten finisher at the Ultraman World Championship who credits the Atkins Nutritional Approach for helping him achieve peak fitness and health.

COLETTE HEIMOWITZ, M.Sc., has been featured on national television networks such as NBC, ABC, CBS, CNN, Fox News Channel, and MSNBC, and on radio programs across the country.

 

Candida Control Cookbook or The Complete Idiots Guide to Getting a Tattoo

Candida Control Cookbook: What You Should Know and What You Should Eat to Manage Yeast Infections

Author: Gail Burton

The Candida Control Cookbook offers over 150 delicious gourmet recipes ranging from appetizers to desserts, plus a complete food chart for Candida sufferers. The book also provides a medically controlled treatment program which includes lists of problems and permitted foods, a carbohydrate guide, nutritional supplements, updated product and source information, and a two-week menu plan.

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The Complete Idiot's Guide to Getting a Tattoo

Author: John Reardon

Got ink?

Having a tattoo is now thoroughly mainstream—but getting it done is still scary for most regular folks. Does it hurt? Is it safe? How much does it cost? Written for the novice and aficionado alike, this book walks the reader through every step of the process: making the big decision, handling the physical event, and finally, taking proper care of your own personal work of art.

•Expert advice from a high-profile professional

•Includes 30 original designs, exclusive to this book

•Includes 8-page full-color insert

•Millions of people of all ages get inked each year

•Tattoo shops have sprung up everywhere to meet this growing demand, and cable shows such as "Miami Ink" and "Inked" draw huge audiences

Table of Contents:

What Is a Tattoo?     1
The Beginning of Tattoos     3
The South Pacific; Polynesia     4
Borneo     4
Maori     4
Hawaii     5
Samoa     5
Africa     6
North and South America     6
Japan     7
The Ainu     7
Criminal Markings     8
Japanese Prints as Influence     8
The Beginning of Modern Electric Tattooing     9
The First Machine     10
The Circus     11
The Sailor Tattoo     12
The Tattoo Convention     12
Famous Patrons     13
Tattoo Commercialism     14
Prints and Paintings     15
Tattoos and Society     17
Old Attitudes     18
Not Just for Bikers Anymore     20
Rite of Passage     21
Tattoos in the Workplace     22
Becoming Heavily Tattooed     22
Job Stoppers     23
Military Regulations     25
Gang Tattoos     26
Different Styles of Tattooing     31
What Is Flash?     32
Lettering     33
Script     34
Old English     35
Graffiti     36
Computer Fonts     37
Small, Basic Lettering     37
Traditional Thick and Thin     38
Drop Shadows     38
Other Languages     39
Images     40
Tribal     41
Portraits/Realistic     42
Biomechanical     43
Traditional     44
New School     44
Japanese     45
Fine-Line Black and Gray     46
Quick Little Ones     47
The Nautical Star     47
The Rose     48
The Butterfly     48
Looking for Something Specific     48
Large Custom Tattoos     49
The Science     51
Your Skin     52
Epidermis     53
Dermis     53
Hypodermis     53
How Tattoos Work     54
Various Techniques     55
Hand Poked     55
Machine Work     57
The One-Point Tattoo     58
Serious Coverage     59
Yes, It Hurts     60
The Easy Spots      60
Everywhere Else     61
The More You Get, the More It Hurts     61
Allergies     61
Scars     62
Hypertrophic Scars     63
Keyloids     63
Stretch Marks     64
Giving Blood     65
What Makes the Mark     67
The Tattoo Machines     68
The Creators     69
How Modern Tattoo Machines Work     70
You Needn't Be Afraid of Needles     71
Liners     73
Shaders     73
Tubes     74
Those Nice Little Extras     75
Sterilization     76
Ultrasonic Cleaner     77
Autoclave     77
Ink     77
Black     78
Color     79
Gray     79
Getting Serious     81
The Release Form     81
Age and ID Requirements     82
Health Issues     82
Pregnancy     83
Diabetes     83
Skin Complications     83
Moles     84
Serious Health Risks     85
Scars     86
Price Range      87
Per Piece     88
Per Hour     89
Getting Started     90
Consultations     90
Tracings     91
Deposits     91
Drawings     92
Scheduling     93
Beginning the Tattoo Process     95
What Works and What Doesn't     97
Skin Is Not Paper     98
Skin Moves When You Move     98
Skin Ages     99
All Skin Is Different     100
Best if You Didn't     102
Perfect Circles and Parallel Lines     103
Geometrical Patterns     104
Too Small/Too Detailed     104
All Color     105
The White Tattoo     105
Fingers and Feet     106
Better That You Do ...     107
Better Design     108
Fit It to the Body     108
Facing the Right Direction     109
Planes of the Body     110
Choosing Your Tattooist     113
Where to Look     114
Shop Reputation and Experience     114
Availability     115
Appointments     115
Easy to Reach      116
Personality     116
Style     117
If the Idea Fits     117
Is the Tattooist Into Your Idea?     118
Cleanliness     119
Single-Use Needles     120
Quality Control     121
Looking at Portfolios     122
Presentation     122
All Those Wall Designs     123
Draftsmanship     124
Blurry Photos     125
Originality, Not Quantity     125
When Tattoos Look Worse Than the Originals     126
Are You Impressed?     127
Line Work     127
The Shakes     128
Blowouts     129
Not Deep Enough     130
Too Deep     130
Coloring and Shading     130
Solid     131
Chewed and Scarred     132
Is It Bright or Faded?     133
Too Light/Too Dark     134
Get in the Chair     137
Self-Preparation     139
Eat!     140
Why You Should Eat     140
No Caffeine!     141
Be Hydrated     142
Be Well Rested     143
Be Clean      144
No Drugs, No Alcohol     144
Spray Tan     145
No Sunburns     146
Leave Your Problems at Home     146
Children     147
Bring a Buddy     148
Personal Music Player     149
Something to Read     149
The Shop     151
Shop Set-Up     152
Front/Waiting Room     152
Tattoo Station     155
Drawing Room or Back Room     157
The Sterilization Area     157
The People     159
Floor Person     159
Piercer     160
Apprenticeship     160
Tattooist     161
The Moment of Truth     163
Putting on the Stencil     164
Skin Preparation     164
Double-Check     165
Stand Straight     166
One Last Look     167
Drawing It On     168
A Few Positions     168
Tattooing Process     169
Outlining     169
Shading     170
Tightening It Up     171
More Than a Feeling: The First Zap     172
Relax and Meditate      172
Sit Still     173
Passing Out     174
Signs of Passing Out     174
What to Do if You Pass Out     175
Taking Breaks     175
Bandages     176
Payment and Tipping     178
Now You Are Tattooed     181
Aftercare     182
What to Do     182
The Do Nots     185
Healing Time     187
Skin and Body Reactions     188
The Effects of the Sun     188
Tattoos Age in the Sun     189
Tanning Beds     189
Keeping Your Tattoo Healthy     189
Making the Next Appointment     190
Spreading the Word     190
Touch-Ups     191
Getting Rid of That Old Tattoo     192
Covering It Up     193
Lasering It Off     196
Appendixes
Glossary     199
Flash Designs     205
Where to Look for Tattooists and Designs     227
Index     229

Trying Again or Yoga Mom Buddha Baby

Trying Again: A Guide to Pregnancy after Miscarriage, Stillbirth, and Infant Loss

Author: Ann Douglas

Written especially for parents who have lost a child, Trying Again provides facts to help determine whether you, or your partner, are emotionally ready for another pregnancy.

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Yoga Mom, Buddha Baby: The Yoga Workout for New Moms

Author: Jyothi Larson

S-T-R-E-T-C-H, STRENGTHEN, AND MEDITATE—WITH YOUR BABY
Practicing yoga with your baby—as you hold your baby, have your baby next to you, or have your baby leaning against your thighs or atop your belly—is a wonderful way to add joy to your first year together. Popular yoga teacher Jyothi Larson shares the specially adapted yoga poses she has taught to hundreds of moms and their “Buddha babies,” her term for the happy and calm babies in her classes.

Whether you are new to yoga or an experienced student, whatever shape you are in, you are in the perfect place to practice yoga. In this beautifully illustrated book with easy-to-follow instructions, Larson presents twenty routines that help you get back in shape faster as you bond with your baby. Included are:
• prenatal yoga, with a focus on the last trimester
• what to do after birth through the first six weeks, with special poses for women who have had C-sections
• modified yoga poses that respect your changing post-pregnancy body and give all of yoga’s benefits—stretching, strengthening, and relaxing
• fun yoga moves that encourage your baby’s natural flexibility and growth
• breathing and relaxation exercises as well as partner postures
and much more!
Experience the joy of yoga while bonding with your baby.

Fibromyalgia For Dummies or RAWvolution

Fibromyalgia For Dummies

Author: Christine Adamec

The pain you suffer from fibromyalgia syndrome (FMS) is not in your imagination. FMS is a real medical problem that can be as debilitating and demoralizing as it is mysterious. Fibromyalgia For Dummies, Second Edition, brings you the latest scientific findings on the symptoms and causes of this disease and guides you toward proven, practical steps you can take reduce or eliminate FMS-related pain.

This plain-English guide is fully updated with the latest fibromyalgia treatment options, and evaluations of new medications that have shown great promise in reducing pain. You'll discover how to spot an array of symptoms and their possible causes, work with your physician to develop a treatment plan, and manage your pain at home and in the office. You'll learn how to:

• Identify your FMS trigger points

• Cope with chronic pain and sleep problems

• Find medications that work for you

• Locate a physician who can really help you

• Make healing lifestyle changes

• Use hands-on therapies to alleviate pain

• Find effective over-the-counter and prescription medications

• Choose among alternative therapies and treatments

• Reduce the emotional distress caused by FMS

• Help a child with FMS

Featuring moving and inspiring stories from fellow FMS sufferers who share their stories and offer invaluable tips on working your way back to wellness, Fibromyalgia for Dummies, Second Edition offers serious and sensitive guidance to help you overcome FMS and start being yourself again.

Table of Contents:

	Introduction	1
	About This Book	2
	Conventions Used in This Book	2
	Foolish Assumptions	3
	How This Book Is Organized	3
	Icons Used in This Book	5
	Where to Go from Here	6
Part I	Fibromyalgia Is the Real Deal: What It Is and Is Not	7
Chapter 1	Yes, Fibromyalgia Is Real	9
	Dumping Your Doubts about the Validity of FMS	9
	Examining the Symptoms, Causes, and Pain Problems Associated with FMS	10
	Considering Who Gets FMS	12
	Looking at Related Medical Problems	12
	Finding a Doctor Who's a "True Believer" in Fibromyalgia	13
	Treating the Problem	14
	Making Lifestyle Changes: Pulling Yourself into a Non-Fibro World	14
	Coping with Fibromyalgia at Home and on the Job	15
	Do You Have Fibromyalgia? A Self-test	17
Chapter 2	Recognizing Key Symptoms of Fibromyalgia	21
	Describing Where It Hurts: Everywhere!	22
	Feeling Extremely Fatigued	24
	Facing Fibro Fog: Mental Malaise	26
	Weathering Your Reactions to Weather	27
	Dealing with Common Sleep Disorders	28
	Experiencing Related Medical Problems	28
Chapter 3	Understanding Possible Causes of Fibromyalgia	37
	What is for Certain About Fibromyalgia	38
	Down But Not Out: Physical Trauma	38
	Catching FMS	42
	Regarding Gulf War Syndrome	45
	Studying Chemical Imbalances	47
	Examining Environmental Causes	49
	Exploring Other Theories	50
	Looking to the Future	54
Chapter 4	Understanding Fibromyalgia Pain	55
	Grasping Pain and Why People Have to Have It	56
	Regarding the Different Kind of Pain That's Fibromyalgia	58
	Working with Your Doctor to Manage FMS Pain	59
Part II	Finding Out If You Have Fibromyalgia	65
Chapter 5	Who Gets Picked to Have Fibromyalgia?	67
	Looking at the Numbers: Who Has FMS?	68
	Wondering Why Women Suffer More from FMS than Men	68
	Considering How FMS Relates to Women's Ages	69
	FMS and Men: It Isn't Just a Woman Thing	71
Chapter 6	Identifying Diseases Often Confused with Fibromyalgia	73
	Understanding the Uncertainty	74
	Chronic Fatigue Syndrome	75
	Myofascial Pain Syndrome	78
	Arthritis	81
	Thyroid Disease	84
	The Other Suspects	86
Chapter 7	Working with a Good Fibromyalgia Doc: You Need a True Believer	91
	Working with Your Primary Care Doctor	92
	Looking Elsewhere for a Doctor: How to Know if It's Time	94
	Considering Types of Specialists	95
	Finding a Good Specialist (Or New Primary Care Doctor)	97
	Interviewing Your Physician Candidate: What's Up, Doc?	100
Chapter 8	Getting Physical: Your Initial Exam and Diagnosis	103
	Diving into Your Medical History: What the Doctor Should Ask You	104
	Volunteering Info if the Doc Doesn't Ask You	105
	Getting All Your Questions Out in the Open	108
	Identifying the Tender Points of Fibromyalgia	109
	Test-ifying About FMS	111
Part III	Getting to Wellness: How Fibromyalgia is Treated	117
Chapter 9	Medicating the Problem: Over-the-Counter Drugs May Help	119
	Examining the Nuts and Bolts of Guaifenesin	120
	Relieving Pain with Painkillers	126
	Warming up to Cold Remedies for FMS	128
	Talking About Topical Remedies	129
Chapter 10	Prescribing Health with Medications	133
	Relaxing Your FMS: Muscle Relaxants	134
	Easing Pain with Painkillers	135
	Reducing Inflammation: NSAIDs	140
	Fighting FMS with Antidepressants	141
	Other Prescribed Medicines for FMS	143
	Opening Your Eyes to Info on Sleep Remedies	146
	Thinking About Future Remedies	147
Chapter 11	Using Hands-On Therapies	149
	Chilling Out! Icing the Pain	149
	Heating Up the Problem: Heat Therapy	151
	Massaging the Problem: Massage Therapy	153
	An Electrifying Solution: TENS	159
	Considering Chiropractors	161
Chapter 12	Considering Alternative Remedies and Treatments	163
	Thinking Through Alternative Remedies	164
	Fighting FMS Naturally with Herbs and Supplements	165
	Pinning Down a Solution: Acupuncture	168
	Beating FMS with Botox Injections	171
	Taking On T'ai Chi	174
	Repelling Magnet Therapy	175
	Smelling Your Way to Health with Aromatherapy	176
Part IV	Lifestyle Changes: What You Can Do on Your Own	177
Chapter 13	Depressurizing Yourself: Controlling the Stress-Eyed Monster	179
	Knowing When You're Too Stressed	180
	Chilling Out with Relaxation Therapy	182
	Stress-busting with Biofeedback Therapy	184
	Mesmerizing the Pain: Hypnotherapy	186
	Meditating, Doing Yoga, and Praying	189
Chapter 14	Sweet Dreams! Combating Sleep Disorders	191
	What is Sleep?	192
	Understanding the Importance of Sleep Stages	193
	Identifying Key Sleep Problems	195
	Analyzing Your Sleep: A Self-test	197
	Adjusting Your Lifestyle to Cope with the Problem	199
	Slipping Into Slumber Using Medications and Other Remedies	201
Chapter 15	Exercising, Losing Weight, and Avoiding Trigger Foods/Drinks	205
	Exercising to Relieve FMS Pain	206
	Exploring Pain-Relieving Exercises	207
	Losing Weight to Decrease Pain and Fatigue	214
	Discovering Dietary Effects: Good Foods/Bad Foods	218
Chapter 16	Coping with Emotions: Your Own	221
	Dealing with Depression	222
	Determining If Your Problem Is Anxiety	223
	Taking Your Emotional Temperature	224
	Finding a Therapist	226
	Treating Emotional Problems with Medication	228
Part V	Living and Working with Fibromyalgia	231
Chapter 17	Working with Fibromyalgia--Or Going on Disability	233
	Explaining Fibromyalgia to Your Boss and Coworkers: Should You?	234
	Deciding Whether You Should Stay at Your Job	236
	Getting Your Insurance Company to Pay for Treatment	238
	Taking the Next Step If FMS Is Disabling	241
	Finding an Attorney to Help You	245
Chapter 18	Helping Loved Ones Deal with Your Fibromyalgia	247
	Understanding How Fibromyalgia Can Affect Your Relationships	248
	Putting Yourself in the Right Frame of Mind	249
	Opening Up for Some Honest Dialogue	250
	Anticipating Difficulties	251
	Knowing How to Respond to "Helpful" Comments	252
	Helping Your Significant Other Cope	253
	Explaining FMS to Your Kids	255
	Joining a Support Group	257
Chapter 19	Helping Someone You Care About Who's Hurting	261
	Understanding Without Feeling Their Pain	262
	Coping with Your Own Emotions	267
	Going to Support Meetings	270
Chapter 20	Parenting a Child with Fibromyalgia	271
	Looking at Fibromyalgia Symptoms in Children	272
	Accurately Diagnosing the Problem	274
	Getting Help for Your Child with Fibromyalgia	275
	Treating a Child with Fibromyalgia	275
	Including Your Children Who Don't Have Fibromyalgia	277
	Working with Your Child's Teacher	277
	Dealing with Jeers from Peers	280
Part VI	The Part of Tens	283
Chapter 21	Ten Ways to Explain Fibromyalgia to Everyone (Even Your Doctor!)	285
Chapter 22	Ten Must-Dos for Everyone with Fibromyalgia	289
Chapter 23	Ten Ways to Beat the Effects of Brain Fog	295
Chapter 24	Ten Myths about Fibromyalgia	299
Part VII	Appendixes	303
Appendix A	Glossary	305
Appendix B	Fibromyalgia Medications	309
Appendix C	Resources and Support	315
	Index	321

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RAWvolution: Gourmet Living Cuisine

Author: Matt Amsden

Following a vegan, raw foods diet does not mean you have to give up your favorite delicacies or condemn yourself to a life of celery and carrot sticks. As renowned raw foods chef Matt Amsden reveals in this vibrant, inspiring book, raw cuisine represents the discovery and innovative use of luscious natural ingredients. From imaginative new dishes such as cactus salad, onion bread, and spirulina pie, to tantalizing variations on everything from pizza, tacos, and cookies, to the signature "Big Matt with Cheese," Amsden's mouthwatering recipes feature soups, sauces, salads, appetizers, entrees, and even desserts.

More than a cookbook, RAWvolution is the indispensable, all-inclusive guide to the many powerful benefits of raw food. Beginning with his personal account of "How I Went Raw," Amsden shares essential advice, information, and encouragement for adopting a raw foods lifestyle. His delectable recipes are organized by type, level of difficulty, and what equipment, if any, is necessary in their creation. Accessible to both beginners and experienced cooks, RAWvolution addresses everyone from vegetarians who want to take the next step in natural cuisine, to those who simply want to diversify and improve their everyday diet.

There has never been a more important time to incorporate raw foods into your lifestyle. Raw, vegan cuisine is making news daily, providing healthy and nutritious alternatives that are changing lives. Best of all, raw food can be delicious. There is no need to sacrifice flavor for bland and boring "health" food. Enliven your senses and taste buds instead with rich, living cuisine.

Absolute Beginners Guide to Half Marathon Training or Seizures and Epilepsy in Childhood

Absolute Beginners' Guide to Half Marathon Training

Author: Heather Hedrick

Signed up for a half-marathon and not sure what you've gotten yourself into? Absolute Beginner's Guide to Half-Marathon Training: Get Ready to Run or Walk a 5K, 8K, 10K or Half-Marathon Race is an easy-to-understand introduction to the world of running half-marathon, or shorter, race. Endorsed by the National Institute for Fitness and Sport, this book is packed with illustrations, notes on how to stay motivated and tips on how to train without pain. It will guide you through your marathon-training program and show you how to find the appropriate clothing and shoes, prevent and treat injuries and warm-up before running. Even if you are walking a shorter distance, this is a beneficial training manual. So run, or walk, to your nearest bookstore and pick up a copy of ABG to Half-Marathon Training today!

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Seizures and Epilepsy in Childhood: A Guide

Author: John M Freeman

The award-winning Seizures and Epilepsy in Childhood is the standard resource for parents in need of comprehensive medical information about their child with epilepsy. Now in its third edition, this highly praised book has been thoroughly revised and updated to reflect the latest approaches to the diagnosis and treatment of epilepsy in childhood, including the use of the ketogenic diet as a treatment for children who either do not respond to traditional drug therapy or who suffer intolerable side effects from medications.

In addition to providing up-to-date information about new diagnostic techniques as well as new drugs, diet, and surgical treatments, the authors have included a chapter addressing routine health care for children with epilepsy and a new chapter on complementary and alternative therapies. Also new to this edition are discussions of the progress made in the evaluation for surgery, a chapter on insurance issues, and a section detailing additional resources.

"No child's life should be defined by seizures. If we understand how the brain works, what happens during seizures, and how to cope with epilepsy, we can overcome the mythology of epilepsy and fight society's prejudices, allowing every child with epilepsy to reach his or her full potential." -- From Seizures and Epilepsy in Childhood

Eric R. Hargis

This remarkable book has been empowering parents with vital information for more than ten years, and the new edition promises to do the same. It is committed to making parents active partners in their children's care and will be a vital resource for families everywhere.

Seizures and Epilepsy in Childhood

No child's life should be defined by seizures. If we understand how the brain works, what happens during seizures, and how to cope with epilepsy, we can overcome the mythology of epilepsy and fight society's prejudices, allowing every child with epilepsy to reach his or her full potential.

Doody Review Services

Reviewer: Paula M Cotruta, M.D. (University of Illinois at Chicago College of Medicine)
Description: This is an excellent reference for the public, both parents of children with epilepsy and for patients with epilepsy. It addresses not only diagnosis and treatment but also deals in detail with coping and living with epilepsy.
Purpose: The book is an approach to seizures and epilepsy written for the public, but it also is helpful for medical students, nurses, and general practitioners. The book is needed, given the many implications of this condition in a person's life, and given the fact that these questions are sometimes incompletely addressed during a regular doctor visit. The book meets the author's objectives.
Audience: It is written for the general public, medical students, nurses, general practitioners.
Features: The book covers seizures, epilepsy, treating epilepsy, and living with it. I found particularly useful the differentiation between being epileptic and having a seizure, also the information about the current diagnostic methods used (CT, EEG, MRI, blood tests). A unique feature of this book is the detailed approach of living with epilepsy.
Assessment: This a thorough look at epilepsy aimed at the general public. It educates parents on the diverse field of childhood epilepsy.

Rating

3 Stars from Doody

Table of Contents:

	List of Figures and Tables
	Foreword to the Third Edition
	Foreword to the Second Edition
	Foreword to the First Edition
	Preface
	Acknowledgments
	Introduction	1
Pt. 1	Why Do Seizures and Epilepsy Occur?
1	How the Brain Works: Understanding Seizures and Why There Are So Many Types	9
2	The Kinds of Seizure and Where They Arise in the Brain	21
Pt. 2	Diagnosing Seizures and Epilepsy
3	How We Diagnose a Seizure and Decide What It Will Mean for Your Child	49
4	How We Evaluate and Think about a First Seizure	65
5	Decision Making: Assessing Risks and Benefits after a Nonfebrile Seizure	77
6	What to Do during a Second Big Seizure	86
7	Understanding Your Child's Tests: EEG, CT, and MRI	93
8	The Epilepsies of Childhood: Special Patterns and Causes	117
Pt. 3	Treating Seizures and Epilepsy
9	Medical Treatment of Seizures	135
10	Status Epilepticus: A Medical Emergency	166
11	The Outlook for the Child with Seizures	172
12	The Ketogenic Diet	181
13	Vitamins, Minerals, and Complementary and Alternative Therapies for Epilepsy	193
14	Surgical Approaches to Epilepsy	209
Pt. 4	Coping With Epilepsy
15	Coping with Seizures and Epilepsy	251
16	Coping with the Uncertainties of Seizures and Epilepsy: The Power of Positive Thinking	271
17	Coping with Substantial Handicap: Mental Retardation, Cerebral Palsy, and Difficult-to-Control Seizures	280
18	Epilepsy as a Psychosocial Disease	298
19	Counseling: A Dialogue	306
Pt. 5	Living With Epilepsy
20	School: Learning and Behavior	329
21	Routine Medical Care and Epilepsy	341
22	Sports and Epilepsy	345
23	Driving and Epilepsy	351
24	Marriage, Pregnancy, and Children	355
25	Support Services and Additional Information for People with Epilepsy and Their Families	363
26	Insurance and Other Financial Issues	369
	Conclusion	373
	Glossary	375
	Index	387

Faithfully Fit or Miladys Illustrated Cosmetology Dictionary

Faithfully Fit: A 40-Day Devotional Plan to End the Yo-Yo Lifestyle in Chronic Dieting

Author: Claire Cloninger

An ideal companion for any eating or exercise program, this unique guide encourages and inspires readers with day-to-day spiritual support for fitness efforts. It includes scripture readings, daily meditations, and practical activities for those seeking to be biblically and faithfully fit.

This book also provides daily uplift for those who aren't dieting or "working out" - just trying to make healthy eating and regular exercise a part of their lives. However you use it, Faithfully Fit is guaranteed to give you hope, courage, challenge, insight, and humor on the long road from overeating to overcoming.

Table of Contents:

Contents

Acknowledgments....................vii
A Word from Claire....................viii
A Word from Laura....................xii
An Overcomer's Alphabet....................xiv
How to Use This Book....................xvi
week one: surrender....................1
day 1: the problem eater....................3
day 2: the problem is me....................7
day 3: a matter of control....................11
day 4: inside out....................15
day 5: using our resources....................19
day 6: frank's God box....................23
day 7: the right thing....................27
week two: point of view....................31
day 1: changing our focus....................33
day 2: a God's-eye view....................37
day 3: the joy of exercise....................41
day 4: expect a miracle....................45
day 5: a portrait of possibility....................49
day 6: food as obsession....................52
day 7: the need to look up....................57
week three: prayer....................61
day 1: praying the way....................63
day 2: the heat of the battle....................67
day 3: power in numbers....................71
day 4: a prayer "skeleton"....................75
day 5: keeping short accounts....................79
day 6: seeking solitude....................83
day 7: gratitude for food....................87
week four: patience....................91
day 1: can't we just fly?....................93
day 2: the miracle cure....................97
day 3: apenchant for drama....................102
day 4: one day at a time....................105
day 5: leaving room for his best....................109
day 6: keeping on keeping on....................113
day 7: patience with our feelings....................117
week five: choosing....................121
day 1: everyday choices....................123
day 2: less is more....................127
day 3: temple for a king....................131
day 4: a better choice....................135
day 5: facing down temptation....................139
day 6: food as a substitute....................143
day 7: he prepares a table....................147
week six: attitudes and disciplines....................151
day 1: what shapes you?....................153
day 2: avoiding pitfalls....................157
day 3: avoiding avoiding....................161
day 4: fasting as a tool....................165
day 5: other rewards and consolations....................169
day 6: order begets order....................173
day 7: no excuse for excuses....................177
Afterword: Looking to the Future....................180
Appendix: Personal Inventory Guide....................184
Notes....................185

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Milady's Illustrated Cosmetology Dictionary

Author: Milady

Milady's Illustrated Cosmetology Dictionary, 2nd Edition, is an excellent guide for students and professionals alike. Approximately 4,000 clearly and concisely defined terms can be found in this revised A to Z reference, with words and phrases commonly used in cosmetology, dermatology, esthetics, hair structure and chemistry, nail technology, nutrition, color, and massage therapy. This completely updated dictionary contains 150 drawings that help illustrate key terms and a "sounds-like" format that eliminates the challenge posed by hard-to-pronounce words. More than 30 charts and tables contained in the appendix make this the most comprehensive reference available for the cosmetology industry.

Logbookone or Share the Care

Logbookone: The Log for Runners, Joggers and Walkers

Author: Jason Cullinan

Designed for everyone from the walker to the elite marathoner, LogbookONE is the best training log you can get. Packed with user-friendly charts that make recording information a snap, this log will serve as an excellent archive of the important training that is being done.

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Share the Care: How to Organize a Group to Care for Someone Who Is Seriously Ill

Author: Cappy Capossela

You Don't Have to Do It Alone

Whether you're prepared for it or not, chances are you'll take on the role of caregiver when a family member or friend is affected by a serious illness or injury, or when you find your elderly parent needs help. As you'll soon discover, the range of tasks and responsibilities involved are overwhelming. Share The Care offers a sensible and loving solution: a unique group approach that can turn a circle of ordinary people into a powerful caregiving team. Share The Care shows you how to:

• Create a caregiver "family" from friends, real family members, neighbors, coworkers, and acquaintances.

• Hold a meeting to organize your group, and introduce members to the Share The Care systems that guarantee every job will be done and no one person will have to do too much.

• Discover the hidden talents within the group, make the most of their resources, cope with group issues, and stay together in the face of adversity.

Included here are valuable guidelines, compassionate suggestions, and a simple-to-use workbook section that together offer support to free the patient from worry and the caregivers from burnout. Share The Care offers friends and family the best answer ever to the frequently asked question "What can I do?"

Library Journal

This workbook, intended for recent as well as longtime caregivers, lays the foundation for assembling and organizing a group of friends and family who agree to share caregiving duties (called a "Funny Family" here). This revised edition of a popular 1995 title includes new information on orchestrating care long distance and hiring professional help, in addition to standard material about the widely used caregiving model, the agenda for the group's initial meeting, group exercises, schedules, safety checklists, dosage forms, medical history forms, personal insights, and firsthand observations. A directory of helpful associations, books, web sites, newsletters, and magazines appears at the conclusion; there is even an accompanying web site (www.sharethecare.org). A sine qua non for hospital social workers, chaplains, gerontologists, psychologists, and counselors; highly recommended for hospital libraries, public libraries of any size, and consumer healthcare collections in academic libraries.-Cleo Pappas, La Grange Memorial Hosp. Lib., IL Copyright 2004 Reed Business Information.

Library Journal

Taking on responsibility for short or long-term care for the seriously ill can be overwhelming and confusing. Detailing their personal experience with a dying friend, the authors demonstrate how the aphorism "many hands make light work" holds true. By developing "caring networks," the work is spread among friends, neighbors, and family members, alleviating stress on the primary caregiver and providing peace of mind to the patient. Part case study, part how-to, this book includes sample forms and checklists, allowing readers to use it as a springboard to create their own group and providing practical advice and reassurance. Recommended for popular medical collections.-Anne C. Tomlin, Auburn Memorial Hosp. Lib., N.Y.

Table of Contents:

	Foreword	11
Ch. 1	How This Book Came to Be Written	14
Ch. 2	Do You Need a Caregiver Group?	24
Ch. 3	How to Take the First Steps in Forming a Share The Care Group	33
Ch. 4	How to Use This Book	42
Ch. 5	A Message from the Authors: How to Use This Section	48
Ch. 6	Planning the Meeting: Getting Started	55
Ch. 7	The Meeting: Part One: Getting to Know Each Other	74
Ch. 8	The Meeting: Part Two: Getting Organized	83
Ch. 9	the Workbook: All the Materials You Need to Make Your Group Run	111
Ch. 10	What the Group Means	136
Ch. 11	The Most Common Caregiver Group Pitfalls and How to Avoid Them	142
Ch. 12	The Jobs: An Overview	148
Ch. 13	Going with Your Friend to the Doctor	151
Ch. 14	Ten Steps to Making a Hospital Stay as Painless as Possible	155
Ch. 15	Finding Your Way Through the Medical Maze	164
Ch. 16	Making the Home Safe and Comfortable	180
Ch. 17	When Groups Help Out at Home	188
Ch. 18	Getting Their Affairs in Order	195
Ch. 19	Being with Someone Who Is Seriously Ill	210
Ch. 20	What-Ifs, Do's, and Don'ts	217
Ch. 21	The Second Meeting: Ten Signals That It's Time to Have One	232
Ch. 22	The Second Meeting: The Agenda	236
Ch. 23	Confronting Yourself	239
Ch. 24	Changes	246
Ch. 25	The Closing Meeting: Why You Need to Have One	249
Ch. 26	The Closing Meeting: The Agenda	251
Ch. 27	Personal Meaning	254
Ch. 28	The Healing Journey	260
	List of Resources	269
	Index	275

Suzanne Somers Fast Easy or Essential Anatomy for Healing and Martial Arts

Suzanne Somers' Fast & Easy: Lose Weight the Somersize Way with Quick, Delicious Meals for the Entire Family!

Author: Suzanne Somers

In this #1 New York Times bestseller, find out how to lose weight the fast and easy way by eating home-cooked meals made in 30 minutes or less that the whole family will love.

More than 5 million readers have lost weight the Somersize way after reading Suzanne’s New York Times bestsellers Eat Great, Lose Weight; Get Skinny on Fabulous Food; Eat, Cheat, and Melt the Fat Away—and now Fast and Easy. In her latest book, Suzanne makes Somersizing simple, fun, and affordable for the whole family. She outlines her weight-loss program for life, where you’ll forget how to count calories, fat grams, or carbohydrates and simply enjoy delicious food with no weighing, no measuring, no portion control, and no deprivation. Here you’ll find more than 100 delicious recipes, tips to help you Somersize, and inspiring Somersize success stories, including:

• How to make meals in minutes, and Somersize products that make it even faster and easier to stay on the program
• How obesity is an increasing problem for American families and how eating a Somersize diet higher in proteins and fats and lower in sugar and carbohydrates can stop it
• How to heal your metabolism from years of yo-yo dieting
• Moving, motivating testimonials from enthusiastic Somersizers
• Answers to more than 300 of the most frequently asked questions about this remarkable, effective program

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Essential Anatomy for Healing and Martial Arts

Author: Marc Tedeschi

This unique book will familiarize healing practitioners and martial artists with basic concepts of the human body, as defined by both Western and Eastern medical traditions, allowing those engaged in healing and martial arts to develop a more complete, holistic, and scientifically forward-looking understanding of the body. Overviews of philosophical and conceptual underpinnings are followed by detailed drawings and diagrams of the body's internal systems, as seen by both traditions. Written in a clear and concise style, this beautiful and informative book presents information previously unavailable in any single text, making it an essential work for students, healing professionals, and martial artists. This lavishly illustrated book includes: Over 147 color drawings and 54 duotone photographs
An easy-to-understand overview of Western anatomical concepts
A detailed overview of Eastern medical principles, including information previously available only in specialized, costly medical texts
A comprehensive listing of Oriental pressure points and meridians in English, Chinese, Japanese, and Korean, cross-referenced to nerves, blood vessels, and other anatomical landmarks
Twenty essential self-massage and revival techniques
Detailed principles of pressure point fighting, as used in traditional Asian martial arts

Booknews

Color and b&w photographs and 133 line drawings highlight this resource designed to familiarize readers with human anatomy as defined by both Western and Eastern traditions. Particular focus is placed on pressure points for healing and fighting, including a cross-reference to nerves, blood vessels and arteries, and other anatomical landmarks. Tedeschi is a fifth degree blackbelt in Hapkido, a martial art that combines both healing and combative techniques. Annotation c. Book News, Inc., Portland, OR (booknews.com)

Beyond Rice Cakes or The Pregnancy Diary

Beyond Rice Cakes: A Young Person's Guide to Cooking, Eating and Living Gluten-Free

Author: Vanessa Maltin

This ingenious health guide offers hilarious first-person tales of the trials and tribulations of living with celiac disease, including the often embarrassing side effects and surviving college without beer. Author Vanessa Maltin uses her own personal experience with celiac disease to help you cope and offers tips for a gluten-free lifestyle that is easy and fun to maintain.

• Easy-to-make recipes including snacks, finger foods, soups, salads, main dishes, and desserts
• Cooking tips from Christina Pirello, Emmy Award-winning TV personality and best-selling author of Cooking the Whole Foods Way
• Advice from experts for managing a gluten-free diet at home, in the workplace, at college, and on vacation

"Beyond Rice Cakes is a must-read for people with celiac, their friends and families. The Gluten-Free Girls' tips and recipes are more than strategies for simply coping with celiac. They promote an approach to gluten-free living that is full of adventure, innovation, and joy."
-Alice Bast, executive director of the National Foundation for Celiac Awareness"Gluten-free cooking has never been easier!! With a small amount of time, limited ingredients, and basic kitchen utensils, Beyond Rice Cakes makes cooking easy and enjoyable for even the most cooking-delinquent college freshman."
-Lee Tobin, team leader, Gluten-Free Bakehouse, Whole Foods Market

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The Pregnancy Diary

Author: Tracy Hotchner

Within these pages the mother-to-be can record her thoughts, hopes and dreams about the new life growing inside her.

Here the expectant mother can explore her deepest feelings, her brightest hopes and her private fears. She can jot down everything from her emotional reactions to motherhood and her evolving relationship with her partner and others close to her to important medical reminders and potential names for the baby.

And someday this diary -- her personal companion for so many months -- may be read and shared with her grown child -- a loving remembrance of the beginning of a very special life.

Violet Flame to Heal the Body Mind and Soul or The Seven Sins of Memory

Violet Flame to Heal the Body, Mind and Soul

Author: Elizabeth Clare Prophet

The violet flame is a unique spiritual energy that can transform negative energy into spiritual light to create positive change. This pocket guide describes how to use this high-frequency energy to increase vitality and spirituality, overcome blocks to healing and transmute the burden of traumatic experiences. Includes nine easy steps to begin using the violet flame with affirmations, mantras and visualizations.

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The Seven Sins of Memory: How the Mind Forgets and Remembers

Author: Daniel L Schacter

A groundbreaking work by one of the world's foremost memory experts, THE SEVEN SINS OF MEMORY offers the first framework that explains common memory vices -- and their surprising virtues. In this intriguing study, Daniel L. Schacter explores the memory miscues that occur in everyday life: absent-mindedness, transience, blocking, misattribution, suggestibility, bias, and persistence. Schacter illustrates these concepts with vivid examples -- case studies, literary excerpts, experimental evidence, and accounts of highly visible news events such as the O.J. Simpson verdict, Bill Clinton's grand jury testimony, and the search for the Oklahoma City bomber. He also delves into striking new scientific research, giving us a glimpse of the fascinating neurology of memory. Together, the stories and the scientific results provide a new look at our brains and at what we more generally think of as our minds.

Winner of the William James Book Award

Seattle Times

Encourages a new appreciation of the complexity and fragility of memory and how it affects our daily lives.

Chicago Tribune

Compelling in its science and its probing examination of everyday life...a delightful book, lively and clear.

USA Today

Schacter offers insight into common malfunctions of the mind.

Library Journal

To Ben Franklin's adage concerning the certainty of death and taxes, one ought, after reading this book, to add memory failures. Schacter (chair, psychology, Harvard Univ.; Searching for Memory), illuminates the curious processes of memory by classifying its malfunctions into seven categories: transience, absent-mindedness, blocking, misattribution, suggestibility, bias, and persistence. Schacter illustrates each of these "sins" with examples of routine misfortunes common to all (misplacing keys, forgetting someone's name) and cases of debilitating memory errors. Though memory failure can amount to little more than a mild annoyance, the consequences of misattribution in eyewitness testimony can be devastating, as can the consequences of suggestibility among pre-school children and among adults with "false memory syndrome." Lest we assume that memory is a badly engineered system, however, Schacter suggests that "the seven sins are by-products of otherwise adaptive features of memory." Drawing upon recent neuroimaging research that allows a glimpse of the brain as it learns and remembers, Schacter guides his readers on a fascinating journey of the human mind. Highly recommended for all libraries. Laurie Bartolini, Illinois State Lib., Springfield Copyright 2001 Cahners Business Information.

Kirkus Reviews

It isn't only computers that have memory problems. Just ask anyone over a certain age—or take a look at this entertaining new book. As the title indicates, Schachter (Psychology/Harvard Univ.) describes seven generic failings to which everyone's memory is prone. Transience is the loss of details over time; everyone remembers last night's dinner better than that of a week ago, and that of a year ago is often entirely forgotten. Absentmindedness is the familiar inability to remember where you left your car keys or whether you took your medicine. One of the most frustrating is blocking (the "it's right on the tip of my tongue") phenomenon, in which a familiar word or name refuses to emerge from memory (often coming back in the middle of the night). Also common is misattribution, for example crediting Sean Connery for a role played by some other actor. Suggestibility is the tendency to adopt and hold onto false memories suggested by some other outside influence (such as a leading question) or to recall feeling at the time of a past event an emotion only experienced much later. A variety of biases lead us to reconstruct the past to match current beliefs, or to place ourselves at the center of events in which we were minor participants. Finally, there is persistence, the inability to forget even years later some traumatic event such as a rejection or a faux pas. For each of these traits, the author suggests causes as well as potential remedies: gingko biloba for transience, for example. In a summary chapter, Schacter argues that each of these failures is in fact an aspect of some positive trait without which memory would be far less valuable. A lively and well-written survey, spicedup with incidents from recent headlines. Author tour

Framework or The Hormone Solution

Framework: Your 7-Step Program for Healthy Muscles, Bones, and Joints

Author: Nicholas A DiNubil

A renowned orthopedic surgeon provides the first medically proven fitness program designed to help prevent the #1 reason for doctor visits in the United States--bone and joint problems Fitness can't be just about a healthy heart or looking good in a swimsuit. After all, low cholesterol and a flat stomach won't get you very far if back or neck problems, or a worn out knee or shoulder, keep tripping you up.

This first-of-its-kind program is designed to ensure that your frame can go the distance, with durability to match the muscle tone and conditioning we all want. And unlike other workouts, Framework starts with a unique self-test that uncovers potential problems with your frame, your workout, your nutrition, and more. It even combines diet and lifestyle advice with a balanced, customizable workout that acknowledges the fact that our bodies are all a little different and often need special attention. It teaches you to pay attention to what your body tries to tell you, and when it is being challenged by a special problem, whether it is a heel spur or stress on the job.

Best of all, Nicholas A. DiNubile, M.D., who serves as orthopedic consultant for the Philadelphia 76ers as well as the Pennsylvania Ballet, shows you how to work around--helping without hurting--any muscle or joint problems you may already have. And it all takes only 1 hour a day, 3 days a week.

Library Journal

We all know that exercise is good for us, but too much of a good thing-or the right thing done wrong-can lead to serious musculoskeletal problems. Carey, an exercise physiologist, and DiNubile, a sports medicine physician, have each written a book that will help people safely start, maintain, and build an exercise program. Both authors take philosophical approaches rooted in therapeutic modality, meaning that they prescribe exercises based on the interaction of the whole body. Carey believes that many musculoskeletal problems result from muscular length and strength imbalances. To correct these imbalances, he has developed the Function First program, which focuses on proper body alignment, kinesthetic awareness, and core body strength and stability. DiNubile, meanwhile, presents many of the same core body exercises as Carey; to boot, there is an extensive preexercise screening questionnaire and advice on aesthetics, weightlifting, diet, and seeking medical advice in case of injury. Both titles are well organized, include helpful illustrations, and impart advice that is in line with what trainers today are offering at many top health clubs. Both are highly recommended for public, consumer health, and human resource collections.-Howard Fuller, Stanford Health Lib., Palo Alto, CA Copyright 2005 Reed Business Information.

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The Hormone Solution: Naturally Alleviate Symptoms of Hormone Imbalance from Adolescence through Menopause

Author: Erika Schwartz

Hormones are the regulators of our bodies -- when they are in balance we feel good, look great, and are able to approach life on our own terms. When they are out of balance or changing because of adolescence, pregnancy, or menopause, they can lead to both common problems and devastating conditions such as infertility, postpartum depression, fibroid cysts, insomnia, and memory loss. Dr. Erika Schwartz never questioned the conventional methods of treating menopausal women until she went through "the change" and realized how ineffective they were for her. Intrigued by the natural hormones derived from soy and yams, she started prescribing these natural forms of estrogen and progesterone for herself and her patients. The results were astounding. Now Dr. Schwartz shares her successful, proven program to help women of all ages prevent, reduce, or even eliminate the symptoms of hormone imbalance naturally.

Natural Health

...a clear accessible account of the role of hormones in health...

Winter Blues or Athletic Body in Balance

Winter Blues: Everything You Need to Know to Beat Seasonal Affective Disorder

Author: Norman E Rosenthal

Dr. Norman E. Rosenthal's indispensable guide for readers who suffer from the "winter blues" is now more useful than ever. This authoritative book presents a wealth of new information on remedies for seasonal affective disorder (SAD), including recent advances in light therapy, research on the effectiveness of antidepressants, and new recipes to counterbalance unhealthy winter food cravings. Dr. Rosenthal distinguishes among various degrees of the disorder, ranging from winter blues to full-blown SAD; provides a self-test that readers can use to evaluate their own seasonal mood changes; and offers helpful advice, coping tips, and resources.

Table of Contents:

Pt. I	Seasonal syndromes
1	Introduction : discovering SAD	3
2	All about SAD	18
3	How seasonal are you?	51
4	What causes SAD?	61
5	SAD in children and adolescents	81
6	"Summer SAD" and other seasonal afflictions	95
Pt. II	Treatments
7	Light therapy	113
8	Beyond light therapy : other ways to help yourself	166
9	Psychotherapy and SAD	190
10	Antidepressant medications	209
11	A step-by-step guide through the revolving year	225
12	"How can I help?" : advice for family and friends	247
Pt. III	Celebrating the seasons
13	A brief history of seasonal time	255
14	Polar tales	260
15	SAD through the ages	264
16	Creating with the seasons	275
17	Words for all seasons	284
18	Winter light : life beyond SAD	294
	Afterword : the end of an era, 1979-1999	307
Pt. IV	Resources
	Where to get further help for seasonal problems	311
	Dietary advice, menus, and recipes	315
	Further reading	341
App. A	Daily mood log	347
App. B	Core belief worksheet	349

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Athletic Body in Balance

Author: Grey Cook

The Athletic Body in Balance DVD is the first of its kind to show how to identify and correct muscle imbalances, mobility restrictions, and stability problems. Move more efficiently and achieve real gains in performance with Athletic Body in Balance DVD

The Human Side of Cancer or Healthy Carb Diabetes Cookbook

The Human Side of Cancer: Living with Hope, Coping with Uncertainty

Author: Jimmie C Holland

Dr. Jimmie Holland, a pioneer in the field of psycho-oncology, has spent years talking to people with cancer and their families and presents a new understanding of what it's like to face this dreaded disease. She understands that everyone copes very differently with such a prospect, and puts forward the controversial yet commonsense notion that the current overzealous belief in the mind-body connection leads many people to blame themselves for getting cancer, or for not getting better. She provides practical and compassionate guidance on:

• What makes a cancer diagnosis easier—and harder—to deal with
• How to respect and appropriately respond to a person's way of coping and avoid the "one size fits all" approach
• How to help patients find meaning in what's happening
• The help available for people dealing with the emotional aspects of cancer.

Sensitive and eloquent, The Human Side of Cancer offers cancer patients and their loved ones honest and reassuring advice on dealing with the greatest challenge of their lives.

Publishers Weekly

Chief of psychiatry at Memorial Sloan-Kettering Cancer Center in New York City, Holland is one of the founders of psycho-oncology. In this well-rounded guide, she and Lewis (an editor at Healthy Living) provide sensible and clear advice for people living with cancer. What makes this manual different is Holland and Lewis's belief that there's no one style of coping that's right for everyone--instead, they survey a range of available strategies, both physical (e.g., medications) and psychological (e.g., support groups). Antidepressant and antianxiety medications get a lot of attention here--the authors consider them important tools in the fight against not only severe depression, but also fear of surgery and sleeplessness; they are also important in aiding the terminally ill. Though they emphasize traditional Western treatments, Holland and Lewis don't dismiss potentially complementary alternative therapies, like meditation, yoga, acupuncture and aromatherapy. These techniques, they contend, while not proven cures, may enhance quality of life and are particularly useful to those patients who want an active role in maintaining their health. In addition, they recommend lifestyle changes such as giving up smoking, eating a nutritious diet and exercising regularly. Likewise, their discussion of the physical problems that may occur after cancer treatment (including impotence and changes in appearance) is honest and practical. Illus. (Sept.) Copyright 2000 Cahners Business Information.

Library Journal

Psycho-oncologist Holland, chief of the psychiatry service at Memorial Sloan-Kettering Cancer Center in New York, feels that the psychological effects of cancer have long been overlooked. Most people assume that once therapy has begun, they just sit back and wait to be cured--or not. But Holland sees that much more is involved in patients' ability to cope with cancer. She includes anecdotes concerning her own patients and quotes liberally from other authors/experts in the cancer canon--which can make for a choppy text. Holland encourages patients to seek psychological counseling, take appropriate drugs for depression and other related conditions, and seek support in any way possible. She doesn't mince words, either. Her text covers the worst-case scenarios of a cancer diagnosis, all aspects of treatment (including alternative/complementary protocols), survivorship, recurrence, and death and dying. Holland's concerns for patients' psychological needs are genuine, though her approach may be a bit more clinical than humane. For comprehensive patient health collections.--Bette-Lee Fox, "Library Journal" Copyright 2000 Cahners Business Information.

Booknews

Explores the range of emotions people with cancer and their loved ones experience from the moment of diagnosis through treatment and its aftermath. Offers the latest scientific information about the mind- body connection and cancer, dispels the myth that the patient is somehow to blame, and stresses that everyone has a unique way of coping which should be respected. Holland is chairman of the Department of Psychiatry and Behavioral Sciences at Memorial Sloan- Kettering Cancer Center and professor of psychiatry at Weill Medical College of Cornell University. Lewis is a journalist. Annotation c. Book News, Inc., Portland, OR (booknews.com)

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Liz Smith
Dr. Holland has put a new, frank and candid face on the horror that can be cancer. She is the doctor I'd want in my corner if I were ill. This book is a lesson and an inspiration for us all.

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Healthy Carb Diabetes Cookbook

Author: Jennifer Bucko

Bestselling authors are back to show the healthy way to fit carbs into diabetic cooking

Everyone is tired of hearing about carbohydrates—but carbs are important for people with diabetes like you. Not only do you have to count the carbs you're eating, you have to make sure you’re getting the right kinds of carbs. The Healthy Carb Diabetes Cookbook is the answer. This unique cookbook with over 150 recipes shows you how to fit more fruits, vegetables, and whole grains into you diet without added fuss.

Now you don’t have to worry about healthy carbs—or great taste—ever again! Common fruits, vegetables, and whole grains—no weird ingredients that can only be found in specialty stores!

Awake at Work or Reversing Hypertension

Awake at Work: 35 Practical Buddhist Principles for Discovering Clarity and Balance in the Midst of Work's Chaos

Author: Michael Carroll

Work can often be frustrating. On the job we frequently face conflicts, difficult personalities, disappointing results—a variety of challenges and obstacles. In this unique book Michael Carroll, a Buddhist meditation teacher and a corporate executive, shares Buddhist wisdom on how to transform the common hassles and anxieties of life in the workplace into valuable opportunities for personal growth, heightened wisdom, and enhanced effectiveness. Carroll shows us how life on the job—no matter what kind of work we do—can become one of the most engaging and fulfilling areas of our lives.

At its heart, Awake at Work offers thirty-five principles for developing a new way of relating to work that is characterized by honesty, openness, courage, maturity, and endless learning. By contemplating these principles on a regular basis in the context of our daily work lives, we can begin to explore and overturn the misconceptions and mental habits that keep many of us in a state of constant frustration and dissatisfaction on the job.

Carroll invites readers to contemplate these slogans and to use them on-the-spot, in the midst of work's chaos, to develop clarity, wisdom, and inspiration. Along the way, Carroll presents a variety of techniques and insights to help us "acknowledge work, with all its complications, as a valuable invitation to fully live our lives." In an engaging, accessible, and often humorous style, Awake at Work offers readers a path to rediscovering a natural sense of intelligence, confidence, and delight on the job.

Publishers Weekly

Carroll, a businessman and graduate of a Buddhist seminary, brings the sitting cushion into the boardroom with this collection of teachings designed to illuminate the power that mindfulness-"being somewhere completely"-can have at work. By surrendering to the moment, one becomes "alert, open, and unusually skillful," and in this way, Carroll asserts, "our work actually becomes our spiritual path." In brief, accessible chapters, Carroll expounds some 35 slogans designed to be both fodder for meditation and mnemonic devices for when that particular message can help the most, during an opportune moment at work. Many of the slogans are catchy, and their teachings are pointed and easy to recall: "Welcome the tyrant" helps one to disarm a cranky boss; "Avoid idiot compassion" reminds one to eschew giving merely superficial help. But other slogans are more obscure and their teachings more convoluted: "Study the six confusions" and "Extend the four composures." Carroll relates the spiritual principles to practical business settings-such as cherishing the "small boredom" of an elevator ride-and casual readers will gain some helpful tips for handling their professional lives. Yet for the uninitiated, Carroll's simple mindfulness slogans may appear merely simplistic, leaving the slogans' greatest impact for those who already have some experience with-and faith in-the practice of mindfulness training. (Sept.) Copyright 2004 Reed Business Information.

Book review:

Reversing Hypertension: A Vital New Program to Prevent, Treat, and Reduce High Blood Pressure

Author: Julian M Whitaker

It Strikes One in four Americans Without Warning... it triples your risk of dying from a heart attack...it increases your risk of stroke sevenfold...it can lead to kidney disease, diabetes, and blindness...and to fight it, you may be taking expensive -- and dangerous -- drugs. Now Dr. Julian Whitaker, a leading champion of nutritional medicine unleashes a new weapon in the war against hypertension. His simple yet dramatically effective plan offers: a comprehensive program of diet, exercise, nutritional supplements, and stress management -- to replace or cut down your dependence on medication. Dr. Whitaker's Quick Start Diet -- to decrease dangerously high blood pressure fast. over 30 easy recipes for delicious, low-fat, healthy eating. custom-tailored exercises, from simple stretching to extensive walking regimens. tips on how to properly balance your salt intake and drink more water -- hypertension's most overlooked remedy. important information on inexpensive mineral supplements, EDTA chelation and EECP therapies, and much more.

Publishers Weekly

Offering a practical and engaging guide for anyone fighting high blood pressure, Whitaker (Reversing Diabetes, etc.), founder of the Whitaker Wellness Institute in Newport Beach, Calif., clearly explains what causes hypertension, how it's diagnosed and how to treat it. He focuses not just on the obvious causes, including poor diet and stress, but on lesser known factors such as thyroid problems and insulin resistance. Whitaker devotes the second half of the book to his program, which includes a regimen of diet and exercise along with consumption of vitamins and supplements, including garlic and Vitamin E. For those with dangerously high blood pressure, he advocates a two-week diet of vegetables, fruit and rice--a radical approach recommended only for severely ill patients. Most people with hypertension are able to eat a well-rounded, varied diet that is low in salt and includes very little dairy. Whitaker provides a list of fruits and vegetables permitted on his diet as well as a brief appendix of selected recipes. This is an informative and useful book for anyone who wants to control blood pressure primarily through diet and supplements rather than prescription medicine. (Feb.) Copyright 2000 Cahners Business Information.

Library Journal

Factually accurate with current statistics, this work spends two-thirds of its time providing a consumer-level explanation of hypertension along with its dangers, need for management, and standard treatment plans and one-third describing the author's personal philosophy. Throughout, Whitaker stresses the importance of consulting with a doctor before making any changes to one's treatment plan, activities, and/or diet; however his own suggestions range from drinking plenty of water and exercising to reducing stress by using alternative therapies such as yoga and changing one's diet. He frequently mentions nutritional supplements and the Whitaker Wellness Institute he founded. Michael Prichard contributes a well-paced, accent-free reading. Recommended for public and patient libraries.-Laurie Selwyn, Grayson Cty. Law Lib., Sherman, TX Copyright 2006 Reed Business Information.

Table of Contents:

	Acknowledgments	xi
	Introduction	xiii
Part I	Hypertension and Its Related Risks	1
Chapter 1	Hypertension: Action Alert	5
	Measuring Blood Pressure	7
	Making the Diagnosis	8
	Check and Recheck Your Blood Pressure	10
	What Do You Do if You Have Hypertension?	13
Chapter 2	Understanding Blood Pressure	15
	The Pump and Pipes of the Cardiovascular System	15
	Pump, Pipes, and Blood Pressure	19
	Blood Pressure: The Rest of the Story	21
	Two Types of Hypertension	25
Chapter 3	Heart Attacks, Strokes, and Other Hazards of Hypertension	28
	Hypertension Wears Out the Heart	29
	Top Risk Factor for Stroke	30
	Hypertension and Your Brain	31
	High Blood Pressure Increases Risk of Kidney Disease	32
	Atherosclerosis and Arteriosclerosis: Causes or Results of Hypertension?	33
Chapter 4	The Primary Causes of Hypertension	35
	Obesity and Hypertension Go Hand in Hand	36
	Dietary Factors Contributing to Hypertension	39
	Stop Smoking and Live Longer	44
	Excess Alcohol Consumption Drives Up Blood Pressure	46
	Chronic Stress and Blood Pressure	47
Chapter 5	Less Obvious Causes of Hypertension	49
	Drugs That Raise Blood Pressure	50
	High Blood Pressure as a Symptom of a Poisoned Planet	53
	Risk Factors Beyond Your Control	55
Chapter 6	Insulin Resistance: An Underlying Cause of Hypertension	61
	Understanding Insulin Resistance	64
	How Insulin Resistance Raises Blood Pressure	65
	Dietary Aspects of Insulin Resistance	65
	Obesity and Insulin Resistance	67
	Other Causes of Insulin Resistance	68
	Insulin Resistance, Cardiovascular Disease, and Diabetes	69
	What to Do About Insulin Resistance	70
Chapter 7	The Dangers of Antihypertensive Drugs	71
	All Drugs Have Side Effects	73
	Antihypertensive Drugs and Their Side Effects	74
	Diuretics Cause Nutrient Losses	75
	Beta-Blockers Weaken the Heart	78
	ACE Inhibitors Block the Formation of Angiotensin	80
	Calcium Channel Blockers Relax the Blood Vessels	82
	Other Drugs for Hypertension	84
	In Summary	86
Part II	Safe, Effective Natural Therapies for Hypertension	89
Chapter 8	Salt and Potassium: Dynamic Duo for Healthy Blood Pressure	93
	A Tale of Two Minerals	94
	The Power of Potassium	96
	How Much Sodium?	98
	Salt Sensitives, Beware	99
	How Do You Get the Potassium You Need?	100
	In Summary	103
Chapter 9	Magnesium, Calcium, and Other Beneficial Minerals	104
	Magnificent Magnesium	105
	Magnesium Protects Against Insulin Resistance	107
	Calcium, Hypertension, and Insulin Resistance	108
	Trace Minerals Against Hypertension	110
	In Summary	113
Chapter 10	Nutritional Supplements Against Hypertension	115
	Who Needs Nutritional Supplements?	117
	How Free Radicals Affect Blood Pressure	119
	Antioxidants for Your Cardiovascular System	120
	B-Complex Vitamins: Power Against Hypertension	125
	Essential Fatty Acids Help Normalize Blood Pressure	127
	Coenzyme Q10 for Hypertension	130
	Arginine: An Amino Acid for the Heart	131
	Herbs That Lower Blood Pressure	132
	Putting Together a Nutritional Supplement Program	135
Chapter 11	The Whitaker Wellness Diet for High Blood Pressure	138
	The DASH Study: Dietary Approaches to Stop Hypertension	140
	The Health Benefits of a Plant-Based Diet	141
	The Whitaker Wellness Diet for High Blood Pressure	146
	Glycemic Guidelines	152
	Let Diet Make a Difference in Your Life	155
	Your Guide to Eating Out	164
	In Summary	165
Chapter 12	The Hypertension-Water Connection	166
	The Hazards of Dehydration	167
	Another Reason to Avoid Diuretics	169
	Make Sure You Drink Enough Water	170
	Make Sure Your Water Is Clean	171
	In Summary	173
Chapter 13	Exercise Your Way to Healthier Blood Pressure	174
	How Exercise Reduces Blood Pressure	175
	Exercise Improves Insulin Resistance	177
	Don't Fear Exercise-Induced Hypertension	178
	Design Your Own Personalized Exercise Program	179
	How to Begin a Walking Program	181
	How to Make Exercise a Part of Your Life	185
	In Summary	187
Chapter 14	Reduce the Stress in Your Life--and Your Blood Pressure	189
	How Stress Raises Blood Pressure	190
	Chronic Stress and Hypertension	192
	Stress and "Pre-Hypertension"	193
	Tips on How to Manage Stress	194
	In Summary	204
Chapter 15	Additional Therapies for Hypertension	205
	EECP Dramatically Improves Circulation	206
	Reverse Atherosclerosis with EDTA Chelation Therapy	209
	Lower Blood Pressure the Ancient Chinese Way	211
	In Summary	212
Chapter 16	Get Started Now!	213
	Work with Your Physician	216
	Get Nutrition Insurance with Nutritional Supplements	216
	Balance Your Minerals	217
	Reduce Your Body Fat	217
	Stop These Unhealthy Habits	218
	Eat (Low-Glycemic), Drink (Water), and Be Healthy	218
	Exercise Your Body, Mind, and Spirit	219
	Try EECP, Chelation Therapy, and/or Acupuncture	219
	Congratulations on Your Commitment to Optimal Health	220
Appendix A	Antihypertensive Drugs	221
Appendix B	Keeping Track of Your Blood Pressure	224
Appendix C	The Whitaker Wellness Diet for High Blood Pressure: Two-Week Menu Plan and Recipes	225
Appendix D	How to Monitor Your Blood Pressure with a Sphygmomanometer	252
Appendix E	Resources	254
	Alternative Medicine Organizations	255
	Compounding Pharmacies	255
	Health Information	256
	Information on Specific Therapies	256
	Products	257
	Recommended Reading	257
	Glossary	259
	References	267
	Index	297