Healing Power of Hado or Self Help Way to Treat Colitis and Other IBS Conditions Second Edition

Healing Power of Hado

Author: Toyoko Matsuzaki

In The Healing Power of Hado, Toyoko Matsuzaki shares stories of her experiences as a hado master and demystifies this form of energy and healing for readers. She defines hado as it relates to one's everyday life, shares her own story of how she became a hado master, and explains how readers can access this unique source of power. By tapping into their hado power, beginners can sense the hado of other people, objects, and environments. At a more advanced level, practitioners of this art can change physical aspects of their lives (for example, turn aggression into gentleness and change the taste of water). Those who practice hado at the master level can heal physical ailments of their own and others (hands-on or remotely), discover their clairvoyant abilities, and even receive messages from departed loved ones. In a world filled with violence and conflict, hado is an especially important and welcome force. Hado lessons and guidelines for forming a support group for continued practice are included.

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Self Help Way to Treat Colitis and Other IBS Conditions, Second Edition

Author: DeLamar Gibbons

A new edition of the bestselling, groundbreaking work on bowel disorders

Thoroughly updated and revised, The Self-Help Way to Treat Colitis and Other IBS Conditions returns with the latest research on the diseases of the gastrointestinal tract, such as ulcerative colitis, Crohn's disease, and irritable bowel syndrome. It also includes the practical, effective, do-it-yourself treatments that have made the book a classic of natural health.

DeLamar Gibbons, M.D., practiced medicine in rural Utah and Idaho for more than 25 years and later served as director of clinical research for The Saturday Evening Post. He is the author of many medical articles and books.

Adrenaline Junkies and Serotonin Seekers or Psoriasis

Adrenaline Junkies and Serotonin Seekers: Balance Your Brain Chemistry to Maximize Energy, Stamina, Mental Sharpness, and Emotional Well-Being

Author: Matt Church

This handy little book shows how easy it is to tap into the natural "drug store" in one's body - containing adrenaline, serotonin, cortisol, melatonin, and insulin - and activate internal feel-good chemistry. Adrenaline Junkies and Serotonin Seekers details the common chemical imbalances that can make people feel depressed, anxious, or exhausted. Charts and illustrations are combined with jargon-free text to explain the science behind body chemistry so people can easily identify their personal chemical profiles. The book offers specific programs to counter the imbalances. By applying proper sleep patterns, diet variations, exercise regimens, mental exercises, and stress controls for their specific chemical profile, readers will be able to gain control of their body and emotions and begin performing at their peak level every day.

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Psoriasis: Everything You Need to Know

Author: Richard GB Langley

Helpful advice for relief of a chronic condition that affects millions.

Psoriasis is a chronic inflammatory, non-contagious skin disease. Characterized by itchy, thick and raised red areas of skin covered with silvery-white scales, psoriasis affects 1 in 50 adults. This affliction makes it one of the world's most common skin disorders. Appearing at any age, it can affect relationships, the ability to work and to enjoy leisure activities.

Psoriasis is a straightforward book about an all too common problem. The information is presented in clear, understandable terms for non-medical readers, covering:

• Causes


• Psychosocial effects


• Diagnosis


• Treatment options


• Psoriatic arthritis


• Psoriasis in children.

Psoriasis includes line drawings, case studies, a comprehensive resource list and a glossary.

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Reviewer: Patricia Wong, MD(Stanford University Medical Center)
Description: This is a patient friendly guide about psoriasis. It answers in plain English the common questions patients ask about psoriasis: Am I contagious? Is it curable? Is it going to take over all of my skin? Will my children get psoriasis? The author has psoriasis and his personal sentiments reflect this understanding in educating and encouraging patients about caring for their psoriasis. There is a layman's medical dictionary that explains medical terms used in the book
Purpose: The purpose is to educate patients about their psoriasis. Medical personnel will find helpful explanations to use when discussing the topic with patients.
Audience: The audience is persons with psoriasis and family with relatives who have psoriasis.
Features: There are good descriptions of the various treatments for psoriasis as well as the pros and cons. Patient information on potential side effects to be alert for and when to notify the dermatologist about particular symptoms (and the importance of such) are helpful for the patient and aid the physician in treating the patient effectively and safely. A lot of the mystery of the different therapies is removed after reading the book.
Assessment: This is a good patient educational tool. Dermatologists should recommend this book to any patient with psoriasis. The information is accurate and easy to understand and will relieve a lot of patient anxiety about psoriasis. Have them read this book before they surf the web and scare themselves silly!

The Eye Book or The Chelation Way

The Eye Book: A Complete Guide to Eye Disorders and Health

Author: Gary H Cassel

When all is well with our eyes, most of us take them for granted. But when our vision is blurred or our eyes are itchy and watery, it's hard to concentrate on anything but our eyes. In The Eye Book, three eye care specialists present a comprehensive reference to help readers care for their eyes and protect their vision, with special attention to changes and diseases that occur in the adult years.

After detailing how the various parts of the eye work together so we can see, the authors review everything that can go wrong -- from myopia, hyperopia, and astigmatism to the major disorders of cataracts, glaucoma, and age-related macular degeneration. They also thoroughly describe each part of the eye and the problems that can develop, from the irritation of itchy eyelids and conjunctivitis to emergency situations such as a detached retina. They describe the signs and symptoms of all these problems and how to deal with them, including when to apply a warm compress -- and when to head to the emergency room. Medical and surgical treatment of both minor eye irritations and major diseases are explained in detail, so readers know where to turn and what to expect.

The authors also tell readers what happens during an eye examination and how to recognize an eye emergency. They explain all about eyeglasses, including the various kinds of bifocals, and describe the care and maintenance of contact lenses in a way that makes wearing them a viable option for anyone who wishes to do so. They detail the special concerns of people with systemic diseases such as diabetes and indicate how common medications -- from antibiotics and antidepressants to tamoxifen -- affect the eyes. The pros andcons of refractive surgery are discussed, as are the special problems of people with low vision.

An appendix lists medications used to treat eye conditions and the side effects of those medications. The book is fully illustrated with fifty-five line drawings and includes a symptoms index that will direct readers to sections of the book which describe the possible causes of the specific symptoms they are experiencing.

Library Journal

Fear of reduced vision and blindness regularly tops surveys of consumers' concerns about their health. Therefore, comprehensive, current information on this small but vital area of the human body is a high priority for libraries answering consumer health queries. The authors are associated with the Wilmer Eye Institute at Johns Hopkins University, consistently rated one of the top ophthalmology departments in the United States. Their guide covers routine eye care and the more common eye diseases, providing up-to-date facts on refractive surgery, treatment for optical neuritis, and possible nutritional therapies for cataracts and macular degeneration. Information on systemic and general health conditions affecting the eye is provided, as is a good introduction to the problem of "low vision," vision that cannot be corrected by spectacles, contact lenses, or introcular lens implants. The coverage of the newest refractive surgical techniques, clinical trials, and medications makes this an important acquisition for libraries with similar titles; highly recommended for public, school, and hospital libraries.--Pamela C. Sieving, W.K. Kellogg Eye Ctr., Univ. of Michigan, Ann Arbor

Booknews

Printed in a large typeface, this reference for the general reader discusses vision care with an emphasis on changes and diseases that occur in the adult years. The volume begins with a description of the parts of the eye and their functions. Individual chapters are devoted to such topics as eye exams, eyeglasses, contact lenses, refractive surgery, cataracts, glaucoma, and macular degeneration. Coverage extends to health problems and medications that effect the eyes. The volume does not include bibliographical references. Annotation c. Book News, Inc., Portland, OR (booknews.com)

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The Chelation Way: The Complete Book of Chelation Therapy

Author: Morton Walker

Chelation (pronounced key-lay-shun) therapy is a safe, effective non-surgical treatment that has successfully been used to prevent and treat hardening of the arteries for over forty years in the United States. New evidence indicates that it may also help to control and, in some cases, reverse the effects of arthritis, cancer, stroke, osteoporosis, glaucoma, metal toxicity, irregular heart beat, senility, and gangrene, as well as a host of other degenerative illnesses. As more studies show the many benefits of chelation therapy, the number of physicians utilizing it continues to grow. In this important new book, Dr. Morton Walker explains how chelation works, documents the evidence of its effects, and discusses its oral and intravenous use. Since intravenous treatment is not always necessary, Dr. Walker also tells the reader about over-the-counter oral chelating agents -- what they are, where to find them, and what dosage to take.

Library Journal

Walker's book provides a complete explanation of chelation therapy. The only use for this therapy which is generally accepted is to remove lead from the bloodstream in cases of lead toxicity, although new evidence suggests it may help to control and in some cases reverse the effects of arthritis, cancer, stroke, and more. Using lay language, Walker explains the various chelating agents and how they work, and presents case studies of patients who have been helped by the therapy. An appendix lists chelating physicians worldwide. This is an interesting treatment of the subject, much more comprehensive than any other book. Recommended for public libraries only where books on alternative medical therapies are popular.--Barbara Kormelink, Bay Medical Ctr . Lib., Bay City, Mich.

Table of Contents:

	Foreword	ix
	Preface	xiii
Part 1	The Intravenous Infusion Form of Chelation Therapy
1.	What If You or Your Loved One Has Clogged Arteries?	3
	Saved From Alzheimer's-Like Senility
	Legs Need Not Be Amputated
	Self-Rescued From Having Open Heart Surgery
2.	What Is Chelation Therapy?	17
	How Chelation Occurs
	The Role of Calcium in Atherosclerosis
	The Four Types of Hardening of the Arteries
3.	How Chelating Agents Work in Your Body	33
	How Chelation Removes Calcium and Other Metals
	Where the Metastatic Calcium Comes From
	Various Types of Chelating Agents
	Lack of Promotion of Chelation Therapy
	Chelation Treatment for Lead Poisoning
4.	Corrective Uses of Chelation Therapy	49
	Other Conditions Corrected by Chelation Therapy
	Degenerative Diseases Lacking Free Blood Flow
	Physiological Changes From Chelation Therapy
5.	The Clinical Studies of Chelation Therapy	65
	The Demand for Double-Blind Studies
	Chelated Patients Are Their Own Controls
	Another Controlled Method Is Proposed
	The First Clinical Study by an ACAM Physician
	Additional Clinical Studies Are Presented
	Chelating Physicians Can't Get Their Studies Published
	The Newest Medical Studies on Chelation Treatment
	The McDonagh, Rudolph, Cheraskin Studies
	The Van der Schaar Studies
	The Sehnert, Clague Studies
	A Texan Who Knows Chelation Has Value
6.	The Safety and Possible Side Effects of Chelation Therapy	91
	Sources of Doubt About the Safety of Chelation Therapy
	Answering Concerns About Safety
	The American Board of Chelation Therapy (ABCT)
	The American College of Advancement in Medicine (ACAM)
	Possible Side Effects of Chelation Therapy
	Possible Nephrotoxicity in Chelation Therapy
	Chelation Therapy Eliminates Heart Pacemakers
7.	Medical Politics and Media Abuse of Chelation Therapy	113
	Use of the Media by Chelation Therapy Competition
	The Association for Cardiovascular Therapies (ACT)
	The Health History of John Sorenson
8.	The Current Status of Chelation Therapy	135
	Medicare Gives Harold Pryor His "Fair Hearing"
	Why Establishment Medicine Opposes Chelation Therapy
	Assessing the Safety of Chelation Therapy
	Assessing the Efficacy of Medical Technologies
	In the Best Interest of Jackee Davidson
Part 2	Oral Chelating Agents for Cardiovascular Self-Help at Home
9.	The Concept of Oral Chelation Therapy	151
	What Is Oral Chelation Therapy?
	Cellular Homeostasis From Oral Chelation Therapy
	Offsetting Free Radical Pathology
	The Need to Replace Toxic Minerals With Nutrient Minerals
	The Classic Case of Gangrene Reversal
10.	The Chelation Diet and Its Foods	167
	The Chelation Diet
	Nutrients That Act as Chelators
	IV and Oral Chelation Therapy Restore a Policeman
11.	Nutritional Chelation Formulas and Their Sources	187
	Oral Chelating Nutrient Formulas
12.	Pharmaceuticals, Foods, and Herbs Used for Oral Chelation Therapy	217
	Oral Chelating Drugs Unapproved by the FDA
	Food Substances That Chelate the Body
Appendix	Chelating Physicians Worldwide	247
	About the Author	291

Betty Crocker Win at Weight Loss Cookbook or Runners World Best

Betty Crocker Win at Weight Loss Cookbook: A Healthy Guide for the Whole Family

Author: Betty Crocker Editors

"This book provides simple, achievable tips for how families can take small steps towards improving eating and physical activity patterns for the whole family."

—Dr. Don Hensrud, Mayo Clinic

Make weight loss a family affair with a healthy lifestyle and dishes the whole family will love!

Team up with Betty Crocker and start winning at weight loss! This comprehensive resource is packed with great ways to help your family eat well and get fit together. You'll learn to build the foundations of a healthy lifestyle and spend time in action instead of in the kitchen with easy, convenient recipes that use everyday ingredients. From breakfast through dinner, you'll discover delicious dishes that are ideal for busy families.

You'll find:

• 140 great recipes, including kid-pleasers like Crunchy Oven French Toast, Nachos in a Bag, Cheeseburger Calzones and Double Chocolate–Peanut Butter Cupcakes—all with 10 grams or less of fat and 20 percent fewer calories than regular recipes


• Practical nutrition information and guidance on the basics of healthy eating, plus a detailed nutritional breakdown for every recipe


• Real-life advice from people who have lost weight and kept it off, plus tips from a dietician and suggestions from weight-loss expert Dr. Jim Hill

For more great ideas visit BettyCrocker.com

Library Journal

With the help of pediatrician Hill (Univ. of Colorado) and nutritionist Crockett (VP, senior technology office, health & nutrition, General Mills), General Mills has produced another "healthful" cookbook. Approximately one quarter is devoted to weight-loss suggestions, menus, information on obesity, and weight loss authority Hill's Step Diet Book. The 140 recipes cover a variety of foods-breakfasts, snacks, slow cooking, dinners in 30 minutes, lunches for kids, and even desserts. Nutrition information, preparation time, and a sidebar from the doctor or nutritionist accompany each recipe. Not surprisingly, General Mills products and other packaged foods are used as ingredients, with Bisquick appearing often. Novice cooks, including children, will enjoy the simple directions and full-page color photographs. However, without some cooking knowledge, excessive oven heat and oven time may produce a burnt Halibut Potato Succotash Dinner. It is also doubtful that a Chicken Salad with Blue Cheese will be a favorite for children's lunches. Yet with the popularity of the ageless Betty Crocker, this cookbook will be in demand in public libraries.-Christine Bulson, SUNY at Oneonta Copyright 2006 Reed Business Information.

Table of Contents:

	The Weight Loss Game: It's a Family Affair	6
1	Begin with Breakfast	41
2	Satisfying Snacks and Appetizers	69
3	Easy Dinners in 30 Minutes	95
4	Steady Cooking with the Slow Cooker	119
5	Family-Pleasing Fish, Poultry and Meat	141
6	Kid-lovin' Lunches	171
7	Side Salads and Vegetables	193
8	Save Room for Dessert	219
	Family Menus	240
	Resources	244
	Step Equivalents for Kids	245
	The Step Diet Book	246
	America on the Move	247
	Helpful Nutrition and Cooking Information	248
	Metric Conversion Guide	250
	Index	251

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Runner's World Best: Getting Started

Author: Adam Bean

Getting Started provides beginning runners with everything they need to know to get off on the right foot. Full-color photographs demonstrate proper running technique and equipment. Runners learn how to incorporate interval, tempo, and Fartlek training to achieve optimum performance from the start. Rounding out the volume are cross-training suggestions, along with valuable tips on increasing speed and endurance.

Drug Therapy and Mood Disorders or Baby Massage for Dummies

Drug Therapy and Mood Disorders

Author: Joan Esherick

Everyone experiences the "blues" now and then as well as times of joy and self-confidence. Most people even experience mood swings-times when they move quickly from feelings like joy to opposite feelings like sorrow. But what happens when normal moods become so extreme that a person can't think, feel, or act appropriately? What if a person is so "up" he does foolish, even dangerous, things? What if he's so "down" he can barely get out of bed?

The U.S. Surgeon General reports that, at any one time, between 10 and 15 percent of the adolescent population in the United States suffers from major depression. That's one in ten teens! According to the National Institute of Mental Health, 20 to 40 percent of those will develop bipolar disorder (manic depression) within five years.

Often undiagnosed or misdiagnosed, mood disorders present major challenges, such as increased risk for illness, higher probability of social and interpersonal problems, and greater likelihood of substance abuse for those who suffer with them. Mood disorders, when left untreated, can even be fatal: seven percent of adolescents with major depressive disorder commit suicide.

What are mood disorders, and how can they be treated? Using numerous case studies and sidebars, and written in language that is easy to understand, Drug Therapy and Mood Disorders takes a comprehensive look at the causes and symptoms of mood disorders. In its pages, you will learn about the methods for diagnosis and treatment, specific drugs used to treat mood disorders, and alternative treatment strategies. Along the way, you will discover that mood disorders, though serious and challenging, are treatable, and help can be found.

Cathi I. White - Children's Literature

Everyone experiences certain "ups" and "downs" in life, but what if those times become more frequent until one can hardly function or act appropriately? What if the changes from joy to sorrow happen more often and to the extreme so that those moods affect how one acts toward others? It could be possible that a person in these situations may be suffering from a mood disorder. A mood disorder is a "condition rooted in the brain that causes disturbances in a way that a person thinks, feels, or acts, but especially affects the person's moods." This detailed, well-written and very comprehensive book explores the aspects of mood disorders in adolescents. The reader will learn about the history of mood disorders, how they are treated, the drugs available and how they can help, and also the possible risks and side effects from taking these drugs. Real case studies are given as examples to let the reader know that they are not the only one who may be going through what they are experiencing. Adolescents will know that there is help they can get from various sources such as those listed in the back of the book. This enlightening book is also jam packed with photographs, charts, and glossaries. This educational book, part of the "Psychiatric Disorders: Drugs and Psychology for the Mind and Body" series helps the reader to be well informed, in simple language, about mood disorders. 2004, Mason Crest Publishers, Ages 12 up.

Table of Contents:

Introduction     7
Foreword     9
Defining Mood Disorders     11
The History and Development of Mood Disorder Drugs     31
How Mood Disorder Drugs Work     47
Drug Treatments     67
Real People with Mood Disorders     83
Risks and Side Effects     99
Alternative and Supplementary Treatments     111
Further Reading     123
For More Information     124
Index     127

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Baby Massage for Dummies

Author: Ilene Fox

Explains massage for preemies, newborns, and toddlers

Soothe your baby and promote well-being the all-natural way

Curious about baby massage? Featuring illustrations and step-by-step instructions, this friendly guide makes it easy to use techniques that can reduce your baby's stress; ease the discomfort of colic, constipation, and teething; and create a strong attachment between the two of you. You'll also find suggestions for making massage part of your everyday routine.

Discover how to:

• Ease common ailments


• Enhance your bond with your baby


• Stimulate growth and development


• Comfort a fussy baby


• Massage babies with special needs

Sexual Violence on Campus or The Writing Diet

Sexual Violence on Campus: Policies, Programs and Perspectives, Vol. 4

Author: Allen J Ottens

This is a somber reminder that sexual aggression, violence, and rape are chronic and serious problems on college campuses today. The volume proposes proactive strides toward stopping such violence. It addresses the role of alcohol and rape, includes the latest information on club drugs and drug-facilitated rape, and explores the special issues surrounding gay, lesbian and transgender violence. Chapters also address changing "the culture" found in, and often fostered by, fraternities and sororities as well as some athletic teams. It puts forward constructive strategies for preventing sexual assault, managing anger, group counseling for survivors, and more. This book will aid counselors and administrators in understanding and stopping sexual assault on college campuses across the country.

Booknews

Date rape and sexual violence are finally being taken seriously on US college campuses, as attested to by these dozen papers. Ottens begins with an overview of the scope of the problem while pointing out that only some students exploit opportunities for such relationship transgressions. Most of the contributors focus on education, counseling, and risk reduction programs for "changing a culture." Others address the use of drugs to facilitate rape, and the sexual assault of gay/lesbian/bisexual students. Ottens and Hotelling are clinical psychologists at Northern Illinois U. Annotation c. Book News, Inc., Portland, OR (booknews.com)

Look this: Hard up and Hungry or Insatiable

The Writing Diet: Write Yourself Right-Size

Author: Julia Cameron

From the bestselling author of The Artist's Way, a revolutionary diet plan: Use art to take off the pounds!

Over the course of the past twenty-five years, Julia Cameron has taught thousands of artists and aspiring artists how to unblock wellsprings of creativity. And time and again she has noticed an interesting thing: Often, in uncovering their creative selves her students also undergo a surprising physical transformation-invigorated by their work, they slim down. In The Writing Diet, Cameron illuminates the relationship between creativity and eating to reveal a crucial equation: creativity can block overeating.

This inspiring weight-loss program, which can be used in conjunction with Cameron's groundbreaking book on the creative process, The Artist's Way, directs readers to count words instead of calories, to substitute their writing's "food for thought" for actual food. Using journaling to examine their relationship with food-and to ward off unhealthy overeating -readers will learn to treat food cravings as invitations to evaluate what they are truly craving in their emotional lives.

The Writing Diet presents a brilliant plan for using one of the soul's deepest and most abiding appetites-the desire to be creative-to lose weight and keep it off forever.

I'm a creativity expert, not a diet expert. So why am I writing a book about weight loss? Because I have accidentally stumbled upon a weight-loss secret that works. For twenty-five years I've taught creative unblocking, a twelve-week process based on my book The Artist's Way. From the front of the classroom I've seen lives transformed-and, to my astonishment, bodies transformed aswell. It took me a while to recognize what was going on, but sure enough, students who began the course on the plump side ended up visibly leaner and more fit. What's going on here? I asked myself. Was it my imagination, or was there truly a "before" and an "after"? There was!

-from The Writing Diet

Weighing the Options or Nutrition

Weighing the Options: Criteria for Evaluating Weight-Management Programs

Author: Paul R Thomas

This volume presents criteria for evaluating treatment programs for obesity and explores what these criteria mean--to health care providers, program designers, researchers, and even overweight people seeking help. Discusses information necessary to make wise program choices and evaluations; examines how client demographics and characteristics--including health status, knowledge of weight-loss issues, and attitude toward weight and body image--affect these programs.

Booknews

A report of the Food and Nutrition Board of the Institute of Medicine discussing the health risks of being overweight; a detailed discussion of the criteria for evaluating treatment programs; what types of programs are available; what approaches and practices appear to be the most successful; prevention; and research and policy recommendations. Annotation c. Book News, Inc., Portland, OR (booknews.com)

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Nutrition: Science and Applications

Author: Lori A Smolin

Obesity has become a major health issue throughout the world, but many people just aren't aware of the proper nutrition needed in a diet. Smolin guides readers through the science of nutrition, providing real-world examples to show them how to apply this information to their lives. Each chapter delves into the strong science base while exploring the basis of current nutrition recommendations. This approach will help readers effectively evaluate new information that they encounter.

Table of Contents:

1	Nutrition: Everyday Choices	1
2	Applying the Science of Nutrition	25
3	The Human Body: From Meals to Molecules	54
4	Carbohydrates: Sugars, Starches, and Fiber	79
5	Lipids: How Much of a Good Thing?	113
6	Protein: The Privileged Nutrient	145
7	Energy Balance and Weight Management	176
8	The Water-Soluble Vitamins	216
9	The Fat-Soluble Vitamins	249
10	The Internal Sea: Water and the Major Minerals	270
11	The Trace Minerals: Our Elemental Needs	308
12	Meeting Our Needs: Food, Fortified Foods, and Supplements	335
13	Fueling Fitness: Nutrition and Exercise	361
14	In the Beginning: Nutrition for Mothers and Infants	394
15	The Growing Years: Infancy to Adolescence	426
16	Nutrition and Aging: The Adult Years	458
17	How Safe Is Our Food Supply?	483
18	The Global View: Feeding the World	516
App. A	Nutrient Composition of Foods
App. B	Standards for Body Size
App. C	Normal Blood Values of Nutritional Relevance
App. D	Sources of Information on Nutrition
App. E	Canadian Recommendations and Guidelines
App. F	Nutrient Intake Recommendations by the World Health Organization
App. G	U.S. Nutrition Recommendations
App. H	Ethnic Diet Planning Tools
App. I	Exchange Lists
App. J	Food Labeling Information
App. K	Energy Expenditure for Various Activities
App. L	Conversions and Calculations
App. M	Answers to Critical Thinking Exercises
	Glossary
	Index

The Person with Alzheimers Disease or New Cancer Survivors

The Person with Alzheimer's Disease

Author: Phyllis Braudy Harris

Few families are untouched by Alzheimer's disease or a related dementia. Moving accounts of what it is like to care for someone with this disease have already been published, as well as how-to books that offer caregivers advice and information on coping. But this book is the first to provide a comprehensive report of what it is like to have dementia oneself-the subjective experience of living with progressive memory loss.

Each chapter discusses a different aspect of having dementia, from the initial assessment and diagnosis through placement in a nursing home. The discussions are grounded in qualitative research and case studies, which convey the variable and personal nature of the experience. They seek to help clinicians, researchers, students, and caregivers (both professionals and family members) understand the experience of dementia, and thereby to promote better caregiving through a person-centered approach.

Doody Review Services

Reviewer: Marquis D. Foreman, PhD, RN, FAAN (University of Illinois at Chicago College of Nursing)
Description: This book presents various perspectives on the personal experience of living with progressive memory loss:specifically that due to Alzheimer's disease.
Purpose: The purposes are to describe what it is like to live day-to-day with a diagnosis of Alzheimer's disease, and to identify what lessons can be learned from these accounts to improve the quality of care for these individuals and their families.
Audience: The editor indicates that the audience includes scholars and practitioners truly committed to person-centered dementia care and research.
Features: This book consists of 14 chapters in three parts: The Medical Experience; The Impact of the Diagnosis on Everyday Life; and Experiences with Formal Services. These chapters are written by both the providers of care as well as by people at various stages of Alzheimer's disease.
Assessment: This is an amazing book! The personal accounts of those either living with a diagnosis of Alzheimer's disease or intimately providing care to such individuals are overwhelming. I was greatly moved by the very personal and intimate accounts of the difficulties and challenges presented by progressive memory loss. More important is the effort to take these experiences and learn from them. This book is critical for people newly diagnosed and their family and friends, and all of us who provide care to these families.

Booknews

In order to provide insight into the daily lives of Alzheimer's patients, Harris (aging studies and sociology, John Carroll U.) presents an overview of the subjective experience of living with progressive memory loss. Relying primarily on interviews and surveys with patients, 14 chapters look at Alzheimer's patients' experience with medical institutions, daily living, and formal services. The focus throughout is on the maintenance of selfhood and quality of life. Annotation c. Book News, Inc., Portland, OR (booknews.com)

What People Are Saying

Nancy L. Mace
This book is essential reading for everyone providing care. It moves beyond negative stereotypes to explore the richness and complexity of personhood with dementia. (Nancy L. Mace, co-author of The 36-Hour Day)

Murna Downs
Drawing on contributions from researchers and clinicians who have gathered information from a wide variety of sources, this book presents the day-to-day experience of living with dementia in the words of the people themselves. The book's originality lies in the evidence it brings to bear on the active and able manner in which people with dementia live with the condition. There are no comparable books published in this area. This will be a key text in dementia studies. (Murna Downs, University of Bradford)

Nancy L. Mace
This book is essential reading for everyone providing care. It moves beyond negative stereotypes to explore the richness and complexity of personhood with dementia.

Murna Downs
Drawing on contributions from researchers and clinicians who have gathered information from a wide variety of sources, this book presents the day-to-day experience of living with dementia in the words of the people themselves. The book's originality lies in the evidence it brings to bear on the active and able manner in which people with dementia live with the condition. There are no comparable books published in this area. This will be a key text in dementia studies.

Rating

5 Stars! from Doody

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New Cancer Survivors: Living with Grace, Fighting with Spirit

Author: Natalie Davis Spingarn

Surviving with cancer, Natalie Davis Spingarn tells us, means seeing yourself differently and recognizing that others may see you differently. It means worrying more about work and money. It means facing your mortality. It means dealing with the medical system by learning how to be a good consumer of health services -- including making choices among different doctors, medical centers, and insurance plans.

Diagnosed with cancer in the early 1970s and now an independent writer specializing in health and social policy issues (particularly for the Washington Post), Spingarn uses her experiences as the basis for describing and critiquing what experts say about the emotional, physical, family, and practical issues involved. She helps others deal with such issues by relating her own experiences, good and bad, and offering practical encouragement to readers in similar situations.

Lively and empathetic, The New Cancer Survivors will appeal to persons with cancer who, thanks to modern medical science, are "hanging in there with illnesses that once evoked only submission or surrender" -- as well as to their families, friends, and caregivers. Throughout, the author shines a bright light on the cancer experience, providing good reason to be hopeful as well as insight into how to respond when things do not go so well. Because she has suffered recurrences, she can compare treatment in the seventies (week-long hospital stays, for example, and extensive surgery and chemotherapy) with treatment in the nineties ("drive-through" precision surgery, genetic testing, the incorporation of some "complementary" therapies into mainstream medicine) and weigh the differences. The New CancerSurvivors digs deep for the truth and serves it up with humor and attitude -- offering a wealth of information, comfort, and inspiration.

Praise for Natalie Davis Spingarn:

"Spingarn... gives encouragement to others in similar situations, drawing on and citing the wealth of literature dealing with various aspects of cancer to supplement her own observations." -- Library Journal

"Deals with many topics traditionally considered taboo in talking to those with life-threatening illness, including problems with money, work, friends, relatives, and erratic health insurance coverage." -- Boston Globe

"The most important ingredient of the Spingarn recipe for 'hanging in': A generous dash of hope seasoned with the self-discipline of making choices and a willingness to take risks." -- New York Daily News

"A Baedeker for cancer patients and their families." -- Washington Post

"Natalie Davis Spingarn's great talent is finding the most common denominator that is not the lowest common denominator. She offers herself to her fellow cancer survivors as a favorite aunt who will 'talk about it' when no one else will. Every cancer survivor, no matter how well informed already, will find information and affirmation in this book. Medical professionals who want to learn what their work looks like from the patient's perspective will find a mirror view in which they can improve their practices." -- Arthur W. Frank, University of Calgary, author of At the Will of Body: Reflections on Illness and The Wounded Storyteller: Body, Illness, and Ethics

Lisa A. Desjardins

This is the compilation of the experiences of the author and other survivors who have experienced the many life issues of living with cancer. Through a collection of personal experiences of cancer survivors, the author purports to address realistically the paramount issues for those who are living with a serious illness and those who are taking care of people with a serious illness. She discusses issues that the cancer survivor and their caregivers experience on a daily basis and how they have overcome their obstacles. She also offers insight to what the future may hold, and to help ease stress for those who are already going through their experience. The goal is worthy. The author offers education and hope, and assists the reader in finding peace and acceptance in what could be a tumultuous experience. This book is geared towards cancer survivors and their caregivers, but would be welcomed by all. The medical community, politicians, or anyone who wants to understand the experience of a human being living with cancer would benefit greatly from this work. A variety of issues faced by the cancer survivor are discussed -- family, personal, spiritual, and medical. The book is easily delivered and appealing to the audience as these issues are discussed from the author's personal experience, seasoned with medical research. Concluding the book is the appendix, in which the Cancer Survivors Bill of Rights is discussed and a detailed reference list is provided. This is a work that has significant value for all involved with the cancer survivor. The author offers hope, encouragement, wisdom, and insight during a time when people with cancer and their families need it most. I would offerthis book to my own patients and their families as a source of comfort, as they go through their cancer journey.

Doody Review Services

Reviewer: Lisa A. Desjardins, RN, MS, FNP-C (Mount Sinai Hospital)
Description: This is the compilation of the experiences of the author and other survivors who have experienced the many life issues of living with cancer.
Purpose: Through a collection of personal experiences of cancer survivors, the author purports to address realistically the paramount issues for those who are living with a serious illness and those who are taking care of people with a serious illness. She discusses issues that the cancer survivor and their caregivers experience on a daily basis and how they have overcome their obstacles. She also offers insight to what the future may hold, and to help ease stress for those who are already going through their experience. The goal is worthy. The author offers education and hope, and assists the reader in finding peace and acceptance in what could be a tumultuous experience.
Audience: This book is geared towards cancer survivors and their caregivers, but would be welcomed by all. The medical community, politicians, or anyone who wants to understand the experience of a human being living with cancer would benefit greatly from this work.
Features: A variety of issues faced by the cancer survivor are discussed:family, personal, spiritual, and medical. The book is easily delivered and appealing to the audience as these issues are discussed from the author's personal experience, seasoned with medical research. Concluding the book is the appendix, in which the Cancer Survivors Bill of Rights is discussed and a detailed reference list is provided.
Assessment: This is a work that has significant value for all involved with the cancer survivor. The author offers hope, encouragement, wisdom, and insight during a time when people with cancer and their families need it most. I would offer this book to my own patients and their families as a source of comfort, as they go through their cancer journey.

Booknews

Spingarn, a prize-winning writer on health care and social policy for the and other publications and a longtime leader in the cancer survivorship movement, uses her experience as the basis for describing and critiquing what experts say about the emotional, physical, family, and practical issues faced by cancer survivors. She helps others deal with such issues by relating her journey as a cancer survivor and offering encouragement. Paper edition (unseen), $16.95. Annotation c. Book News, Inc., Portland, OR (booknews.com)

Rating

2 Stars from Doody

Table of Contents:

	Preface
1	Hanging In There	1
2	The Bad News	12
3	Talking and Hoping	27
4	Being Sick: The Short Run	46
5	A New Subculture: The New Survivors	63
6	Tools and Crutches	79
7	Complementary and Alternative Therapies	96
8	Significant Others: A Part of the Main	120
9	The Media and the Message: Cancer as Metaphor	141
10	Work: The Passion of Labor	160
11	Money	175
12	The Big Picture: A Search for Meaning	196
App	The Cancer Survivors' Bill of Rights	217
	Notes	221
	Index	233

Handbook of Clinical Massage or Radiant Health

Handbook of Clinical Massage: A Complete Guide for Students and Practitioners

Author: Mario Paul Cassar

Well researched and evidence-based, this book takes a unique medical approach to describing applied massage techniques for common conditions and their utilization as an adjunct to both conventional and complementary treatments. Offers guidelines on the assessment of each body region prior to massage, including symptoms and signs relating to pathology. Features photographs and line drawings that clearly illustrate correct postural techniques.

Thorough descriptions of massage techniques, their physiological effects, indications and contraindications, and how massage may be used therapeutically helps the reader come to a better understanding of the treatment of many common conditions.

Each of the chapters on body regions begins with an assessment of the region with guidelines on the examination of pathological symptoms, signs, and implications for massage treatment, preparing the reader for what is to come.

A generous number of illustrations, including photographs and line drawings, show the correct techniques for the practitioner.

Extra instruction shows supplementary methods for use with patients who are physically impaired, elderly, or unable to lie on the treatment table.

New two-color format gives the text a fresh, vibrant look, assisting the reader with improved visual aids.

Extra material on research presents new developments in the field.

Now includes more on bodywork and forearm massage techniques.

An increased number of anatomical diagrams enhances the ability to clearly understand various techniques.

An expanded section on massage during pregnancy offers the most current information on the topic.

Table of Contents:

	Foreword
	Preface
	Acknowledgements
1	The massage treatment	1
2	The massage techniques	25
3	The effects of massage	57
4	The clinical application of massage	93
5	Massage for body regions - the back	169
6	Massage for body regions - the lower limb	221
7	Massage for body regions - the abdomen	255
8	Massage for body regions - the chest	289
9	Massage for body regions - the upper limb	303
10	Massage for body regions - the face, head and neck	321
	References	333
	Bibliography	337
	Index	339

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Radiant Health: The Ancient Wisdom of the Chinese Tonic Herbs

Author: Ron Teeguarden

Sure to appeal to the millions who embraced the tenets of Asian medicine in Deepak Chopra's "Ageless Body, Timeless Mind", this book offers road map to total health through the use Chinese tonic herbs.

Library Journal

Teeguarden is a master herbalist and researcher of Chinese tonic herbs--"tonic" meaning herbs prescribed to promote "radiant" health as opposed to attacking disease. His publisher's legal department hedges its bets by stating in the review galley that "absolutely no medicinal claims are being made or implied in this book." Nevertheless, Teeguarden's text is replete with claims concerning sexual potency, the immune system, and anti-aging treatments, among others, that are entirely undocumented except by statements such as "Many studies now indicate...." To his credit (or the legal department's), Teeguarden provides information about contraindications and toxicity. Unfortunately, these caveats are equally undocumented. Radiant Health might be useful on a staff-only reference shelf, but only as a glossary to herbal terms. Not recommended.--Catherine Arnott Smith, Predoctoral Research Fellow, Ctr. for Biomedical Informatics, Univ. of Pittsburgh

Getting It Right or The Betty Ford Center Book of Answers

Getting It Right: Milady's Survival Guide for Cosmetology Students

Author: Alan Gelb

Getting it Right: Milady's Survival Guide for Cosmetology Students is built around the concept that all students can benefit from ideas and tips that others have developed. The book begins with generalized concepts for personal and professional success and follows with on setting priorities managing time, developing good work habits, staying motivated, etc.

Table of Contents:

Chapter 1	Getting Started	1
Chapter 2	Staying on Track	25
Chapter 3	The Goal Zone	41
Chapter 4	Brain Power	61
Chapter 5	Study Skills	83
Chapter 6	Works and Plays Well with Others	105
Chapter 7	What Did You Say?	125
Chapter 8	Holistic Hints	143
Chapter 9	I Can't Handle This!	161
Chapter 10	Getting Organized	183
Chapter 11	All About Money	201
Chapter 12	Moving Ahead	221

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The Betty Ford Center Book of Answers: Help for Those Struggling with Substance Abuse and for the People Who Love Them

Author: James W West

ARE YOU OR IS SOMEONE YOU LOVE STRUGGLING WITH ADDICTION?

When it comes to drug and alcohol addiction, it's hard to know where to turn for help. The professionals at the Betty Ford Center--one of the world's leading and most trusted sources of treatment for oddiction--hove provided thousands with the strength, support, and expertise that substance abusers need to get well. Now, the former medical director of the Betty Ford Center shares that expertise in this remarkably honest and complete book, which answers vital questions that surround this difficult subject:

• "My son seems to be following in his alcoholic father's footsteps. How can I help him?"

• "My wife's the alcoholic, why do I need treatment?"

• "Can the brain rerover from cocaine abuse?"

• "Even a double dose of my prescription tranquilizers doesn't seem to help. Am I addicted?"

• "If I get sober, what are my chances of staying sober?"

• "l am uncomfortable with the spiritual aspect of AA. Is there on alternative?"

• "Is it true that people who are forced into treatment get nothing out of it?"

Whether you are ten years sober, a current or potential substance abuser, or you care about someone who is, this volume will help you better understand--and fight--the destructive powers of addiction.

Library Journal

A physician with the Betty Ford Center since it opened in 1982, West based this volume on his newspaper column, adopting a user-friendly, question-and-answer format that makes this basic overview of addictions appealing as well as informative. He explains that his responses "are direct, perhaps at times even abrupt, because that's the way surgeons talk to patients who have some grave disorder, lest there be doubt what should be done." Chapters include straightforward information on how to identify an alcoholic, intervention, effects of substance abuse on the brain and other parts of the body, treatment, prevention, and relapse. An especially useful chapter covers cross addictions and dual disorders. There is also a list of selected treatment organizations. Chapter headings point to the topics covered, but an index would have improved access. Browsing is easy in this practical little book, which may attract more readers because of its conversational style. Recommended for high school and public libraries.-Catherine T. Charvat, Fairfax Cty. P.L., Alexandria, Va.

The Miracle Method or Everything Nutrition

The Miracle Method: A Radically New Approach to Problem Drinking

Author: Scott D Miller

From that "first thing," the authors help readers to imagine a future where drinking is not a problem and to specify small, concrete, obtainable goals that will make that future a reality. Neither the humiliation of "hitting bottom" nor a lifetime commitment to AA is necessary to make this approach work. Instead the individual learns to recognize exceptions (times when drinking is not a problem), catch himself "doing things right," handle setbacks, and revise the "miracle picture" when things aren't working. Highly practical, The Miracle Method is a radically new and effective approach to problem drinking.

Library Journal

Miller, who practices solution-oriented therapy in Milwaukee and Chicago, and Berg, director of the Brief Family Therapy Center in Milwaukee, offer a new way to lick liquor.

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Everything Nutrition: Boost Energy, Prevent Illness and live longer

Author: Kimberly A Tessmer

As you well know, eating is one of life's simplest and greatest pleasures. However, the food you eat has a direct impact on your health and longevity, and smart nutrition can dramatically increase the quality -- and length -- of your life. In The Everything Nutrition Book, registered dietitian Kimberly A. Tessmer provides you with the information you need to improve your dietary intake and ensure that you follow simple dietary guidelines. What is a healthy weight? How do I maintain a healthy weight? Does exercise affect what I should be eating? All these questions and more are answered in this easy-to-follow guide to eating smart -- and staying healthy! Whether you're looking to lose weight or just improve your diet, The Everything Nutrition Book is the perfect resource to help you get started!

Table of Contents:

	Dedication	ix
	Top Ten Things You'll Learn from Reading This Book	x
	Introduction	xi
1	Health Measures	1
	Weighing Your Risk	2
	Your Healthy Weight	3
	Assessing Your Weight	5
	Measuring Body Composition	6
	Body Mass Index	9
	What Are Calories?	10
2	Smart Nutrition Choices	13
	The Dietary Guidelines	14
	Aim for Fitness	14
	Build a Healthy Base	16
	Choose Sensibly	18
	What Is the Food Guide Pyramid?	21
	Serving Sizes	22
	Number of Servings	23
3	Exploring the Food Groups	25
	Bread, Cereal, Rice, and Pasta Group	26
	Vegetable Group	28
	Fruit Group	31
	The Meat Group	34
	Milk, Yogurt, and Cheese Group	28
	Fats, Oils, and Sweets	40
	Putting the Pyramid Together	40
4	Healthy Eating Strategies	41
	Get a Head Start with Breakfast	42
	Don't Skip Meals	43
	Slow Down!	44
	Controlling Portion Sizes	45
	Smart Snacking	46
	Curious about Caffeine?	47
	Hunger vs. Cravings	50
5	Macronutrient Basics	55
	Macronutrient Needs	56
	Crazy for Carbohydrates	57
	Protein Power	60
	The Skinny on Fat	64
	Dietary Supplements	68
6	Hidden Treasures: Valuable Vitamins	71
	What Are Vitamins?	72
	Dietary Reference Intakes (DRIs)	73
	Fat-Soluble Vitamins	74
	Water-Soluble Vitamins	78
7	Hidden Treasures: Mighty Minerals	85
	What Are Minerals?	86
	Potassium	86
	Sodium	87
	Chloride	88
	Magnesium	88
	Phosphorus	89
	Calcium	90
	Trace Minerals	91
8	Two Nutrition Wonders: Fiber and Water	99
	Focus on Fiber	100
	Fiber's Health Benefits	101
	Are You Getting Enough Fiber?	103
	Water: A Nutrient for Life	106
	Drinking Water for Health	107
	How Much We Need	107
	Water and Exercise	111
9	Throwing Salt over Your Shoulder	113
	Salt vs. Sodium	114
	Sodium and Your Health	114
	The Scoop on Sodium	116
	Sodium in Your Diet	118
	Decreasing Your Sodium Intake	122
	Sodium Label Lingo	124
10	Computing Your Cholesterol	127
	What Is Cholesterol?	128
	The Good and the Bad	128
	Check Your Blood Cholesterol	130
	Lowering Your Cholesterol Levels	133
	Cholesterol-Lowering Margarines	139
	Cholesterol and Fat Label Lingo	140
11	Lightening up the Sugar	143
	What Is Sugar?	144
	How Much Sugar?	146
	Curbing Your Sugar Intake	147
	Sugar Myths	149
	Artificial Sweeteners	150
	Sugar and Diabetes	155
	Sugar Label Lingo	157
12	Comprehending the Food Label	159
	What Is on the Food Label?	160
	The Nutrition Facts Panel	161
	Nutrients on the Label	163
	Percent Daily Value	164
	Nutritional Claims	168
	Health Claims	170
	Ingredient Lists	172
	Tips on the Food Label	173
13	Let's Get Cookin'	175
	Stocking a Healthy Kitchen	176
	Recipe Modification: Getting Started	178
	Cooking Methods	181
	Using Herbs and Spices	184
	Finding a Good Cookbook	186
14	A Healthy Start	187
	Breastmilk vs. Formula	188
	Starting Solid Foods	190
	Growth Charts	193
	Food Allergies	194
	Toddlers and Preschoolers	196
	How Much Food Is Enough?	197
	Food Jags	198
	Trying New Foods	199
15	Nutrition to Grow With	201
	Nutrition for School-Age Children	202
	The Dilemma of Overweight Children	204
	Feeding Your Teen	207
	Eating Disorders	209
	The College Years	211
16	Nutrition Before, During, and After Pregnancy	219
	Pregnancy and Weight Gain	220
	Pregnancy and Calorie Needs	221
	Vitamin and Mineral Needs	222
	Handling the Discomforts of Pregnancy	225
	Pregnancy and Diabetes	228
	For Women Who Breastfeed	229
17	What Women Need	231
	Nutrition and Menstruation	232
	Nutrition and Menopause	234
	Women and Heart Disease	236
	Osteoporosis	237
	Breast Cancer	239
	Obesity and Overweight in Women	241
	Eating Disorders	242
18	Special Nutritional Concerns	247
	Understanding Food Allergies	248
	Lactose Intolerance	251
	Celiac Disease	253
	Irritable Bowel Syndrome	256
	The Cancer Connection	257
	Hypertension and Diet	260
	Taking Care of Your Heart	262
	Diabetes	264
19	Vegetarian Power	269
	Being a Vegetarian	270
	Vegetarian Menu Planning	271
	Nutritional Considerations	272
	Vegetarian Throughout the Life Cycle	275
	Becoming a Vegetarian	276
	The Joy of Soy	277
20	Nutrition for Fitness	281
	Don't Forget Your Carbs	282
	Protein Plus	283
	Fluids for Peak Performance	284
	Electrolytes	285
	Energy Needs	285
Appendix A	Body Mass Index Table	288
Appendix B	Good Sources of Nutrients	289
Appendix C	Terms for Common Allergens	291
Appendix D	Nutrition Resources	293
	Index	297

Unstrange Minds or Chicken Soup and Other Folk Remedies

Unstrange Minds: Remapping the World of Autism

Author: Roy Richard Grinker

This global exploration of autism by a scientist--and father of an autistic child--is the first book to show that the "epidemic" holds surprising new promise for better diagnosis and treatment. Unstrange Minds documents Grinker's quest to find out why autism is so much more common today, and to uncover the implications of the increase. His search took him to Africa, India, and East Asia, to the National Institutes of Mental Health, and to the mountains of Appalachia. What he discovered is both surprising and controversial: There is no true increase in autism.

Grinker shows that the identification and treatment of autism depends on culture just as much as on science. As more and more cases of autism are documented, doctors are describing the disorder better, school systems are coding it better--and children are benefiting.

People Magazine

Rigorous and compelling. . . Deeper and more provocative than other such memoirs, his work beautifully conveys the fact that Isabel is not her disability; instead she is invested with `an inner truth . . . struggling to blossom.'

Time Magazine

In Unstrange Minds: Remapping the World of Autism, Grinker uses the lens of anthropology to show how shifting cultural conditions change the way medical scientists do their work and how we perceive mental health

Nature

A fresh view of the challenges posed by this condition.Grinker's exploration of cultural differences in attitudes to autism is very moving.

Toronto Globe & Mail

His daughter Isabel was diagnosed in 1994, and his warmth and compassion for autistic children and parents alike shines through this immensely readable and informative narrative that looks closely at how culture influences the ways we understand, classify and treat autistic-spectrum disorders.

New England Journal of Medicine

Thoughtfully written by a father and scientist trying to understand his daughter and illuminate her disorder.

Slate

Unstrange Minds makes the case that the rise in autism diagnosis is nothing more than an epidemic of discovery.

UPI

[A] beautifully written look at autism through the lens of history and culture.

The Journal of Clinical Investigation

Grinker shows us that it's possible, and perhaps valuable, to deconstruct autism as a means of understanding and addressing it. Given the desperation so evident today, this is a welcome perspective.

AHA Newsletter

Scientifically rigorous and profoundly moving.

PsycCritiques (American Psychological Assoc.)

Fascinating book at many levels. It is very well written and enjoyable to read.

USA Today

Hands down, Unstrange Minds is the most useful book of the bunch for anyone who is interested in learning more about autism.

Medscape Pediatrics

[I]mpassioned and thoughtful.

Publishers Weekly

Autism is no longer considered a rare, stigmatized disorder; it's one that touches the lives of an increasing number of individuals worldwide. Grinker, director of the George Washington University Institute for Ethnographic Research, is one example of this phenomenon. Driven by the 1994 autism diagnosis his daughter, Isabel, received, Grinker endeavors to collect the myriad scientific, historical and cultural components of autism into an accessible primer. The book is divided into two parts-academic and anecdotal-throughout which the author illustrates his daughter's development and how his family has coped and developed alongside her. The first section recounts the history of autism, from the illness's initial description in 1943, its once taboo status and the erroneously cited causes of autism. Special attention is given to the evolving diagnostic criteria and the increase in prevalence rates. In the emotionally powerful second portion, Grinker details the experiences of parents of autistic children in South Africa, South Korea and India, how their respective societies view the disorder (often negatively) and the obstacles surmounted to increase awareness of autism, its treatment and management. While this grounds the book, the lengths to which Grinker goes to prove to the parents of autistic children they are not alone needn't have been so extensive. (Feb.) Copyright 2006 Reed Business Information.

Corey Seeman - Library Journal

Anthropologist Grinker (George Washington Univ. Inst. for Ethnographic Research; In the Arms of Africa) beautifully explores autism from three distinct vantage points. First, he probes its impact on the family through his daughter Isabel (b. 1991). While there are relatively standard passages documenting conflicts with school placement and services, he taps a different side of autism by showing her learning the cello. Next, Grinker examines the broader historical context of autism through the work and lives of key figures Leo Kanner (who first identified autistic children) and Bruno Bettleheim (who worked extensively with them). He also addresses the autism epidemic by pointing out that many people with autism were not seen as autistic before. Third, the text addresses autism in a larger global context, explaining how cultures in Africa, India, and South Korea cope with the condition. These three elements combine to create a book that ranks with Uta Frith's Autism: Explaining the Enigmaas one of the great general books on autism. Highly recommended.

Table of Contents:

Introduction: Bringing Autism into Focus     1
Part 1
One in Three Hundred     23
Theme and Variation: The "Discovery" of Autism     37
Stigma, Shame, and Secrets     67
Blaming Mothers     85
The Rise of Diagnosis     103
Autism by the Book     123
Autism by the Numbers     143
Part 2
Isabel in Monet's Garden     175
Igloos in India     197
Breaking the Rules     215
Half Past Winter in South Korea     229
Becoming Visible     251
Getting in Tune     263
Beyond the Curve     283
Acknowledgments     303
Notes     307
References     317
Index     329

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Chicken Soup and Other Folk Remedies

Author: Joan Wilen

Can colorless nail polish stop a cold sore from blossoming?
How can silverware be used to make a leg cramp subside?
Do kiwi fruit, carrots, apples and avocados lower cholesterol?
Will ankle-pinching relieve stress?

Why not? We all know that chicken soup really does help when you have a cold—and so do the rest of the remedies in this amazing collection of practical, easy-to-use, doctor-approved treatments for a wide variety of ailments.

Turn the pages and find age-old wisdom, common sense advice, and up-to-date information, plus an all-new chapter on weight control—everything to help you help yourself feel good. As the authors' grandmother would say, "What could be bad?"

The Power of Probiotics or Be Your Own Personal Trainer

The Power of Probiotics: Improving Your Health with Beneficial Microbes

Author: Gary W Elmer

Get information you can trust to make the right decisions about probiotics

The Power of Probiotics is a consumer-friendly guide to the selection and use of probiotics that have been proven effective in the prevention and treatment of human diseases. This jargon-free reference resource provides practical advice on how and when to use probiotics and how to select the best commercially available products, based on usefulness, quality, and safety, to lower the risk of disease and maintain a positive health image. The book offers objective information on evaluating product claims, making sense of regulations and labeling, and sorting through manufacturing and marketing issues.

The Power of Probiotics presents an expert review of the scientific evidence for probiotics, illustrated with summary tables and diagrams for quick reference. Each chapter starts with a series of FAQs with clear and concise answers before moving into more in-depth analysis from the book's authors, who combine more than 20 years of research from the patient clinic and the bench laboratory with extensive experience in writing and translating medical articles for consumer-oriented publications. This unique book presents definitions and descriptions of probiotics and a history of their uses, a review of medical conditions prevented and/or treated by probiotics, available products (with brand names), uses with other medications, and risks and side effects.

The Power of Probiotics examines the treatment and/or prevention of:
• allergies
• cancer
• colds and flu
• constipation
• dental health
• diarrhea
• high cholesterol
• indigestion
•inflammatory bowel diseases
• pseudomembranous colitis
• stomach ulcers
• stress
• urinary tract infections
• vaginal infections
• weight loss
• and much more!

The Power of Probiotics is an essential resource for health-conscious consumers who are interested in natural alternatives to conventional medicines. Health professionals, educators, and students will also benefit from the book's extensive references.

What People Are Saying

Sheryl Berman
A PERFECT RESOURCE FOR CONSUMERS AND HEALTH CARE PRACTITIONERS in a field that is expanding by the minute. . . . A comprehensive, readable and at times humorous review of the current state of probiotics. The authors approach information in a user friendly format with an emphasis on the practical use of probiotics. They even give background on each of the health conditions with treatment options and guidelines for usage. . . . AN INDISPENSABLE GUIDE for the person who wants to make sense of all the information available on these amazing microbes called probiotics. (Sheryl Berman, MS, PhD, Dean, School of Natural Health Sciences, Department Chair of Basic Sciences, Bastyr University, Kenmore, Washington)

Gerard Corthier
OFFERS A COMPLETE REVIEW OF THE TOPICS IN AN EASY TO READ FORMAT. Each chapter includes a Frequently Asked Questions allowing a good understanding of the topic by non specialist readers. . . . Specialists will appreciate to find at the end of each chapter the quoted references supporting the text. . . . The authors have produced A GOOD SCIENTIFIC WORK. . . . The clear illustrations and the synthetic tables permit a quick reading of only some book chapters if necessary. . . . A SUCCESS . . . the scientists of the domain should read this complete and interesting review. (Dr Gerard Corthier, Institut National de la Recherche Agronomique, Directeur Unite Ecologie Physiologie Systeme Digestif, Cedex, France)

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Be Your Own Personal Trainer

Author: Tanya Wyatt

Get fit sensibly with this personal trainer in a book! Begin with self-assessment questionnaires that help you ascertain your current fitness level, target areas of weakness, and determine an appropriate fitness routine. Next, simple but effective exercises prepare the body's core for the full workouts to come. Some 300 color photographs and illustrations demonstrate proper form and function, while empowering advice and a professional trainer's tips help you get and stay motivated. Strength training, aerobics for endurance and cardiovascular health, and special stretches to increase flexibility safely are all covered, as are exercise equipment, nutrition, and the specific considerations of pregnant or older participants.

Workouts from Boxings Greatest Champs or The Everything Health Guide to Fibromyalgia

Workouts from Boxing's Greatest Champs: Including Muhammad Ali, Roy Jones Jr., Fernando Vargas and Other Legends

Author: Gary Todd

Fed by media fascination with super heavyweights like George Foreman, the perception of boxers as oversized guys with oversized muscles is simply wrong. For every weight class, strength must be carefully balanced with the ideal physique. In truth, boxer training produces a body perfectly balanced for strength, shape, speed, and stamina. The author traveled the world talking to top boxers about how they train for peak performance. Their workouts will help reshape the reader's body, and the short bios and quotes from legendary favorites will inspire readers to take their workout to the next level. This one-of-a-kind approach to the world of boxing offers readers proven tips on balancing their own physique. Want to build more strength? Follow the workout of heavyweights like Ali. Need to slim down but don't want to lose muscle? Try the program of middleweight Fernando Vargas. Want to go all out for the ultimate physical fitness? Then try to keep up with the training of pound-for-pound legend Roy Jones Jr.

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The Everything Health Guide to Fibromyalgia

Author: Winnie Yu

The Everything Health Guide to Fibromyalgia is a complete handbook to this complicated disease. Written with an authoritative yet accessible tone, readers will find helpful information on understanding the basics of fibromyalgia and learn to recognize its symptoms.Includes helpful insight on:

Finding the right doctor

Overcoming fatigue and minimizing stress

Conditions that mimic fibromyalgia

Therapies and treatment

Staying active

The Everything Health Guide to Fibromyalgia helps readers cope with and understand their diagnosis to live a full, healthy life.

Author Biography:
Winnie Yu (Albany, NY) is a freelance writer. She co-authored three health books for Fair Winds Press and contributed essays on health and wellness to five books published by Rodale Inc. She has written features for numerous national magazines and several Web sites. She has also reported for several newspapers. She holds a B.A. in magazine journalism and psychology from Syracuse University.

Michael M. McNett, M.D. (Chicago, IL), is the owner of Fibromyalgia Treatment Centers of America based in Chicago, IL. His areas of focus are fibromyalgia treatment and research and non-interventional pain management. He is affiliated with the American Board of Family Practice, the American Academy of Pain Management, the American Society of Addiciton Medicine, and is on the editorial board of Fibromyalgia Aware magazine.

Eves Herbs or Dietary Reference Intakes for Energy Carbohydrate Fiber Fat Fatty Acids Cholesterol Protein and Amino Acids

Eve's Herbs: A History of Contraception and Abortion in the West

Author: John M Riddl

In Contraception and Abortion from the Ancient World to the Renaissance, John Riddle showed, through extraordinary scholarly sleuthing, that women from ancient Egyptian times to the fifteenth century had relied on an extensive pharmacopoeia of herbal abortifacients and contraceptives to regulate fertility. In Eve's Herbs, Riddle explores a new question: If women once had access to effective means of birth control, why was this knowledge lost to them in modern times?

Beginning with the testimony of a young woman brought before the Inquisition in France in 1320, Riddle asks what women knew about regulating fertility with herbs and shows how the new intellectual, religious, and legal climate of the early modern period tended to cast suspicion on women who employed "secret knowledge" to terminate or prevent pregnancy. Knowledge of the menstrual-regulating qualities of rue, pennyroyal, and other herbs was widespread through succeeding centuries among herbalists, apothecaries, doctors, and laywomen themselves, even as theologians and legal scholars began advancing the idea that the fetus was fully human from the moment of conception.

Drawing on previously unavailable material, Riddle reaches a startling conclusion: while it did not persist in a form that was available to most women, ancient knowledge about herbs was not lost in modern times but survived in coded form. Persecuted as "witchcraft" in centuries past and prosecuted as a crime in our own time, the control of fertility by "Eve's herbs" has been practiced by Western women since ancient times.

Library Journal

Even in ancient times, people limited the size of their families. Since the major responsibilities of pregnancy, birth, and child rearing fell on women, they found methods for controlling fertility and aborting unwanted children, and they have passed down this knowledge as an oral tradition that survives worldwide. Using early manuscripts of medical and botanical texts and the proceedings of court cases, historian Riddle examines the use of plants as contraceptives, offering a fascinating view of the early knowledge of reproduction and attempts to regulate it. As formal medical training evolved and the Roman Catholic Church gained power, these preparations were forbidden, and women offering or using them were tried as witches. The information remained available in disguised form, and, in many parts of the world, Queen Anne's Lace, Pennyroyal, and other botanicals are still used to "regulate menses." More scholarly than Shirley Green's The Curious History of Contraception (LJ 8/72), this work is recommended for academic and large public libraries.Barbara M. Bibel, Oakland P.L., Cal.

Books about: Gestion financière Contemporaine

Dietary Reference Intakes for Energy, Carbohydrate, Fiber, Fat, Fatty Acids, Cholesterol, Protein, and Amino Acids (Macronutrients)

Author: Institute of Medicin

"Responding to the expansion of scientific knowledge about the roles of nutrients in human health, the Institute of Medicine has developed a new approach to establish Recommended Dietary Allowances (RDAs) and other nutrient reference values. The new title for these values, Dietary Reference Intakes (DRIs), is the inclusive name being given to this new approach. These are quantitative estimates of nutrient intakes applicable to healthy individuals in the United States and Canada." This book will be an invaluable reference for dieticians, nutritionists, and other health-related professionals and researchers in government, academia, and industry.

Table of Contents:

1	Introduction to dietary reference intakes	21
2	Methods and approaches used	38
3	Relationship of macronutrients and physical activity to chronic disease	53
4	A model for the development of tolerable upper intake levels	84
5	Energy	107
6	Dietary carbohydrates : sugars and starches	265
7	Dietary, functional, and total fiber	339
8	Dietary fats : total fat and fatty acids	422
9	Cholesterol	542
10	Protein and amino acids	589
11	Macronutrients and healthful diets	769
12	Physical activity	880
13	Applications of dietary reference intakes for macronutrients	936
14	A research agenda	968