Terry or The Omega 3 Connection

Terry: My Daughter's Life and Death Struggle with Alcoholism

Author: George S McGovern

It was just before Christmas 1994 that Senator George McGovern received the terrible news that his forty-five-year-old daughter, Terry, had been found dead in a parking lot near her Madison, Wisconsin, home. In an alcoholic stupor, Terry had stumbled out of a bar and into a snowbank, where she fell asleep and froze to death. In this extraordinary remembrance, Senator McGovern attempts to come to grips with the circumstances of his child's demise as well as her troubled life. Alcohol and depression were always twin curses for Terry. Though she maintained a facade of well-being, especially while working on her famous father's political campaigns, she was desperately trying to conquer her addictions. For long stretches of her adult life, despite her efforts to stay sober, she was shuttled in and out of detox centers and institutions. Throughout McGovern's remarkable career in Washington and after his retirement from the Senate, Terry's illness shadowed her parents' every activity. Could they save her without destroying themselves? Were McGovern's political ambitions a factor in Terry's despair? Could Terry's two young daughters - the Senator's grandchildren - remain with their mother? Terry's struggle, and the McGovern family's efforts to save her and learn from her illness, are the heartbreaking themes of this painful and unforgettable book. With courage and compassion, George McGovern addresses a private tragedy with an intimacy and honesty rarely achieved by a public figure. Terry is a book that has forever changed McGovern's life and will undoubtedly alter America's view of alcoholism.

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The Omega-3 Connection: The Groundbreaking Antidepression Diet and Brain Program

Author: Andrew Stoll

Managing depression safely, naturally, and without side effects

For years scientists have searched for a treatment to relieve the pain of depression and other mood disorders -- one that's safe enough for nursing mothers, children, and the elderly -- without the side effects associated with medicines like Prozac, Zoloft, and lithium. Thanks to Dr. Andrew Stoll's groundbreaking research, that search may well be over.

Stoll found that omega-3 fatty acids, already known for their importance in preventing heart disease, Crohn's disease, rheumatoid arthritis, and cancer, also play a crucial role in mental health. They regulate and enhance mood, sharpen memory, and even aid concentration and learning. Though these remarkable substances are abundant in common fish oils and other foods, the average Western diet includes far too few of the most common sources. Fortunately, our deficient diets and attendant depression can be reversed. The Omega-3 Connection provides readers with all the information they need to restore their natural balance of omega-3 fatty acids, including

• Which omega-3-rich foods to eat

• The most effective over-the-counter supplements

• How to integrate flaxseed and fish oils into diet and medication plans

• Simple recipes, supplement doses and sources, and more

Table of Contents:

Contents

Introduction

Part I The Omega-3 Deficit

1 Nature's Mood Enhancers

2 The Fat of Life: A Nutritional Guide to Fatty Acids

3 The Evolution Story

4 The Wellness Molecules: Omega-3 Fatty Acids and Health

5 Pregnancy and Postpartum Depression

6 Fighting Major Depression with Omega-3 Oils

7 Omega-3 and Bipolar Disorder

8 The Omega-3 Response to Stress and Violence

9 Omega-3 Deficiency and Attention Deficit:

The Case for a Connection

10 Treating Schizophrenia with Omega-3 Oils

11 Memory and Cognition: The Omega Boost

12 Psychopharmacology and the Health Food Store

Part II The Omega-3 Renewal Plan

13 The Omega-3 Renewal Plan: Optimizing Your Mood and Health with Omega-3 Essential Fatty Acids

14 Understanding Omega-3 Supplements

15 Recipes: Good Health and Good Taste Appendix A: Conventional and Complementary Medications for Treating Mood Disorders Appendix B: References Appendix C: Resources for Patients and Families with Depression and Bipolar Disorder

Index

Alzheimers Early Stages or I Dont Have to Make Everything All Better

Alzheimer's Early Stages: First Steps for Family, Friends, and Caregivers

Author: Daniel Kuhn

This edition includes the latest information on Alzheimer's risk factors, treatments, and prevention, as well as a new chapter, "Voices of Experience," composed of reflections by family members. It also provides information about new drugs approved since 1999 and the federal government's decision to cover counseling and other health-related services through Medicare.

Library Journal

First published in 1999, this valuable guide by the education director of the Mather Institute on Aging (Evanston, IL) remains one of the few books devoted solely to the early stages of the disease. Updated chapters cover the importance of getting a diagnosis, risk factors (including the role of depression), early symptoms, treatment and prevention, and information on physical health, safety concerns, caring for the caregiver, and financial and end-of-life planning-all illustrated with brief, first-person narratives. Of special interest are chapters on relationships, including telling others about the diagnosis, and the fully revised section on current available treatments. New to this edition is a chapter detailing family experiences with memory impairment, which Kuhn compiled from a survey of 1400 caregivers. Intelligently written with numerous references to professional and consumer literature, this book is an excellent choice for Alzheimer's and consumer health collections. Copyright 2003 Reed Business Information.

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I Don't Have to Make Everything All Better

Author: Gary Lundberg

In their weekly radio show and in their popular workshops, Gary and Joy Lundberg have already helped thousands of people and their families to communicate more effectively. Now, the Lundbergs address an all too common dilemma that arises when others expect you to solve their problems for them, showing readers how they can shed the no-win role of "fixer" and empower people to solve their own problems through validation--a simple yet profound communication tool that is essential to any healthy relationship. Refreshingly straightforward, this inspiring and entertaining work is poised to become a classic guide for anyone who wishes to improve relationships with their partner, children, colleagues and friends.

"Splendid . . . Powerfully teaches the concept of human validation and helps empower others to be responsible."--Stephen R. Covey, author of The Seven Habits of Highly Effective People

Gary B. Lundberg is a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist in private practice.
Joy Saunders Lundberg has published numerous magazine articles, illustrated poetry pieces centered around the family, and written lyrics to more than 200 songs. Currently she writes scripts for a syndicated worldwide radio and TV program.

Using Your Exercise Ball for Weight Loss or South Beach Heart Health Revolution

Using Your Exercise Ball for Weight Loss

Author: Lucy Knight

• The exercise ball is the next yoga...a universal fitness craze that not only trims and tonesrange of movement than floor based programmes and can therefore isolate, strengthen and stretch every muscle in your body.
• This is the first ball book to combine core stability workouts, toning exercises, cardiovascular aerobics, delicious recipes and a sensible eating plan to help you achieve gradual, sustainable weight loss.
• With regular practice, results can be gained quickly. Working out with an exercise ball will soon give you long, lean muscles and the enviable posture of a dancer.
• The exercise ball prevents and aids back and postural problems by strengthening our core stability muscles — it is an essential piece of equipment for all health and fitness professionals.
• American actress Ming-Na of hit TV series, ER, insists that it was the 30 minutes a day on the ball that helped her regain her figure, post pregnancy. Supermodel Naomi Campbell is also a convert.
• Exercise balls are fun, versatile, easy to store and cheap and available to buy on the street or in your local health and fitness centre.

Lucy Knight is a professional fitness consultant and trained dancer. Over the years, she has managed a busy health centre and built up her portfolio of health and fitness qualifications to include ballet, gym instruction, yoga, pilates, reflexology and diet and nutrition. She has written and presented eight gymball programmes on video and DVD and acted as a fitness consultant to Avon Cosmetics, Kellogg's Special K and Marks and Spencer. Her media profile is ever growing and she has featured in magazines such as Best, Slimmer Magazine and Mother and Baby.

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South Beach Heart Health Revolution: Cardiac Prevention That Can Reverse Heart Disease and Stop Heart Attacks and Strokes

Author: Arthur Agatston

Heart disease is the numberone killer of men and women in this country. This year alone, 865,000 people will have a new or recurrent heart attack, and another 700,000 will have a stroke. Don’t become a statistic—heart attacks and strokes can be prevented!

Assess your cardiac risks, avoid unnecessary surgery, and beat the odds of suffering from cardiovascular disease with this groundbreaking book. Let pioneering cardiologist and #1 bestselling author Dr. Arthur Agatston teach you:

Why your cholesterol level may not accurately indicate your risk for heart attack

How a simple noninvasive heart scan can reveal if you are a cardiac time bomb

How you can have a negative stress test and still be at risk for a heart attack

Why belly fat can be deadly—and what you can do about it

What you need to know about life-saving state-of-the-art blood testing, heart imaging, medications, and more

How to transform your lifestyle with a satisfying heart-healthy eating and exercise program that’s easy to integrate into your daily routine

...and more with The South Beach Heart Health Revolution. Change the way you treat your health, your heart, and your approach to living well—now!

“Dr. Agatston has been a guest on my show with this book. Unfortunately, it was too late to help me but, maybe, not you. The doctor is here with a revolution that can save your life.”
—Regis Philbin

Jennifer Johnston Copyright 2007 Reed Business Information - Library Journal

Agatston (medicine, Univ. of Miami; The South Beach Diet) adds yet another book to his successful series. A cardiologist for more than 30 years, Agatston focuses his expertise on what he knows best: maintaining a healthy heart. He espouses four preventive techniques: diet, exercise, diagnostic tests, and medications. The first half of the book includes Agatston's reasoning for utilizing these preventive measures, documented studies and patient testimonials, a gender-specific questionnaire, and information on when invasive surgeries such as angiograms and angioplasties might be necessary. The second part is devoted to Agatston's four-step plan, with a basic overview and sample meal plans from the South Beach Diet, a detailed workout regimen of walking and Pilates-based exercises, and discussions of which medical tests are most important in monitoring one's heart and which prescription and over-the-counter medications (and supplements) are most beneficial and why. Those previously reluctant to take medications won't necessarily be persuaded by Agatston's confidence, and the diet chapter is too slight for most to grasp—but ultimately, Agatston's popularity makes this a necessary purchase for public libraries.

Answers in the Heart or Parkinsons Disease

Answers in the Heart: Daily Meditations for Men and Women Recovering from Sex Addiction (Hazelden Meditations Series)

Author: Hazelden Foundation

These meditations guide us to the strength and courage within ourselves that is necessary to face the lingering shadows of sex addiction. With the inspiration and support unique to Hazelden meditation books, Answers in the Heart provides solace for the pain and inspiration for lasting recovery.

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Parkinson's Disease: 300 Tips for Making Life Easier

Author: Shelley Peterman Schwarz

Being diagnosed with Parkinson's disease can be distressing, and adjusting to the effects of the disease is often difficult. This indispensable resource for patients, family, friends, and caregivers helps patients rise above PD's challenges by working smarter, maintaining a positive outlook, and conserving time and energy. Organized by subject, the book covers a wide range of topics, including making the home more accessible; dressing aids and simple clothing adaptations; using technology to improve communication; eating and drinking tips for people with difficulty swallowing; mobility and exercise; managing home health care; cars and driving; leisure and recreational activities; travel; and much more. A resource section at the end of each chapter contains contact information for the agencies, organizations, and products mentioned. Completely revised and updated to include over 65 new tips and 40 additional resources, the book enables readers to become more independent and lead remarkably unlimited lives.

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Reviewer: Andrea D. Posey, RN, BSN, MSN (University of Alaska Anchorage)
Description: This book provides techniques and resources to assist people with Parkinson's disease. Each chapter discusses a different topic and is presented in an outline form.
Purpose: The author states that the purpose of this publication is to provide people with Parkinson's disease some realistic tips and techniques to help them with their activities of daily living. This type of information is needed and the author meets her objectives.
Audience: The target audience is the general reader who is living with Parkinson's disease or who is caring for someone with the disease. The author, who suffers from MS, is a credible resource for the content of this book.
Features: This book addresses issues such as home safety, personal care, communication, and medical issues. Each chapter includes helpful hints and tips as well as resources for further information and assistance. The book is organized logically and the information is easily accessible.
Assessment: This publication is simply written and well organized. The information that is provided will be useful for people who are newly diagnosed with Parkinson's disease and are having difficulty restructuring their lives as well as caregivers who need some creative ideas and helpful resources.

Rating

3 Stars from Doody

Ultra Metabolism or The Encyclopedia of Dim Mak

Ultra-Metabolism: The Simple Plan for Automatic Weight Loss

Author: Mark Hyman

An instant New York Times bestseller, UltraMetabolism finally reveals why it's so hard to lose weight. As renowned physician Mark Hyman explains, our bodies are designed to keep weight on at all costs as a matter of survival. It's embedded in our DNA.

Unfortunately, our genetic blueprint has not changed as our diet has evolved; as a result, our bodies are not designed to process the types of food we are fed today. And making matters worse is the fact that diets just don't work; the average person who goes on a diet actually gains five pounds.

But now a medical revolution is finally showing us precisely how the powerful forces that keep weight on can actually be reprogrammed to automatically burn fat and keep weight off for good. For the first time ever, Dr. Mark Hyman makes this new science of weight loss available to the general public. This medical revolution is based on a groundbreaking concept called nutrigenomics—the science of how food talks to our genes.

UltraMetabolism tells you how these scientific breakthroughs can help you:

• Work with your body instead of against it
• Ignite the natural fat-burning furnace within you
• Discover the seven fundamental causes of weight gain

An easy-to-follow eight-week plan to help you lose weight based on your own unique genetic needs, UltraMetabolism is your personal program for permanent weight loss and lifelong health.

Publishers Weekly

Physician Hyman (Ultra-Prevention: The 6 Week Plan That Will Make You Healthy for Life) delivers plenty of scientifically grounded information about weight loss myths, effective individualized strategies centered around the theme of stoking metabolism and a detailed six-week plan-complete with menus and recipes-that "will help you lose 11 to 21 pounds" in those first six weeks. The data and prescription the author provides are far from simple, and results, if attained, are not automatic. But dogged readers will come away from the book with a thorough understanding of dieting principles, such as the timing of meals, portion size, glycemic load, phytonutrient index, the weight loss benefits of relaxation and the optimized functioning of the thyroid. There are straightforward principles buried in the text, such as "eat fruits and vegetables" and "move your body," plus tips for eating out (e.g., "don't be afraid to ask for substitutions in a dish," "request a `crudites platter'... instead of the breadbasket" and "order a light drink"); adhering to these tips alone should prove beneficial. The opportunity for readers to remember and apply any of the more involved information is a possible positive side effect. (Apr.) Copyright 2006 Reed Business Information.

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The Encyclopedia of Dim-Mak: The Main Meridians

Author: Erle Montaigu

Combining Master Erle Montaigue's expertise with that of one of Australia's foremost acupuncturists, this remarkable work addresses the healing and martial sides of dim-mak under one cover for the first time ever. Every point on each of the 12 main energy meridians is examined in depth.

Table of Contents:

Chapter 1 - Introduction to Traditional Chinese Medicine
Chapter 2 - The Gallbladder Meridian
Chapter 3 - The Liver Meridian
Chapter 4 - The Bladder Meridian
Chapter 5 - The Kidney Meridian
Chapter 6 - The Stomach Meridian
Chapter 7 - The Spleen Meridian
Chapter 8 - The Heart Meridian
Chapter 9 - The Small Intestine Meridian
Chapter 10 - The Lung Meridian
Chapter 11 - The Colon Meridian
Chapter 12 - The Triple Heater Meridian
Chapter 13 - The Pericardium Meridian
Chapter 14 - Medical Glossary

The Complete Reflexology Tutor or Jivamukti Yoga

The Complete Reflexology Tutor: Everything You Need to Achieve Professional Expertise

Author: Ann Gillanders

Endorsed by the Association of Reflexologists, this complete course is ideal for anyone looking to start out in the field. With 30 years of experience, Ann Gillanders expertly leads novices through the reflex points for the body systems, explaining how the treatment works to cure common ailments, and how to use it effectively in special cases such as pregnancy, mental illness, and stress. This all-encompassing guide is packed with tips on everything from mastering the very basics to setting up your own practice, and the extensive case studies add inspirational and helpful advice. Illustrated in color throughout, this is the one-stop manual for all students and practitioners of reflexology.

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Jivamukti Yoga: Practices for Liberating Body and Soul

Author: Sharon Gannon

The long-awaited, complete guide to the popular, vigorous American method of yoga that is deeply rooted in ancient wisdom and scriptures

“In this day and age of health and fitness trends, it is assuring to know that Sharon and David encourage their students to draw inspiration from the classical texts of Yoga and timeless scriptural sources. What I appreciate so much about David and Sharon is how they help their Yoga students to understand and appreciate the wisdom of all the great saints and jivamuktas who have contributed to raising consciousness. Ultimately, it is Self-Realization, that is the true goal of Yoga.”
–SRI SWAMI SATCHIDANANDA

Creators of the extremely popular Jivamukti Yoga method and cofounders of the New York City studios where it is taught, Sharon Gannon and David Life present their unique style of yoga for the first time in book form. As they explain their intensely physical and spiritual system of flowing postures, they provide inspiring expert instruction to guide you in your practice.

Unlike many books about yoga, Jivamukti Yoga focuses not only on the physical postures but also on how they evolved–the origins of the practices in yoga’s ancient sacred texts and five-thousand-year-old traditions–the psychotherapeutic benefits that accrue with a steady practice, and the spiritual power that is set free when energy flows throughout the mind and body. Jivamukti Yoga, which means “soul liberation,” guides your body and soul into spiritual freedom, physical strength, peace of mind, better health, and Self-realization–the ultimate goal of any practice. Gannon andLife help you understand each of the practices that comprise the yoga path to enlightenment:
AHIMSA–The Way of Compassion: choosing nonviolence, respecting all life, practicing vegetarianism, living free of prejudice
ASANA–The Way of Connection to the Earth: postures and sequences, breathing, transforming energy, understanding the bandhas
KARMA–The Way of Action: creating good karma, giving thanks
NADAM–The Way of Sacred Music: appreciating the sacred sounds of yoga
MEDITATION–The Way of the Witness: how to sit still and move inward
BHAKTI–The Way of Devotion to God: living with love, grace, and peace

Whatever yoga you practice, Jivamukti Yoga will help you to strengthen and deepen that practice and lead you onto a path of spiritual clarity and self-discovery.

“If there is only one book you read about the practice of Yoga, this should be the one. Sharon and David are deeply dedicated students and teachers of Yoga who have the rare capacity to translate their profound understanding to the reader. This book is for anyone who wishes to find transformation through Yoga. I’m grateful for their work and teaching.”
–STEPHAN RECHTSCHAFFEN, MD
Co-founder & CEO, Omega Institute

Yoga Journal

...One will return frequently (to Jivamukti Yoga)...for insight and illumination...it deserves a cherished place on...a yogi's bookshelf.

Coping with Prednisone or The Complete Book of Garlic

Coping with Prednisone* (*And Other Cortisone-Related Medicines): It May Work Miracles But How Do You Handle the Side Effects?

Author: Eugenia Zukerman

Approximately one million Americans per year take high doses of prednisone and related drugs. While these medicines may be necessary to treat serious illnesses, they may also have unpleasant, and even devastating, side effects, including changes in mood, weight, and physical strength, and vulnerability to infection.
In 1997, after acclaimed flutist Eugenia Zukerman was prescribed prednisone for a rare lung disease, she teamed up with her sister, Harvard physician Julie Ingelfinger, to write the first book that helps patients deal with the side effects of the prescription.
This welcome update to a superb resource—which is still the only book on the subject— covers the latest knowledge about bone health, the use of steroids for children, and new steroid compounds, along with additional strategies and exercises based on their own experiences and responses from other patients and physicians.

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The Complete Book of Garlic: A Guide for Gardeners, Growers, and Serious Cooks

Author: Ted Jordan Meredith

An essential element in cuisines around the world, garlic enjoys near mythic status among cooks, chefs, foodies, and enthusiasts of natural remedies. Worldwide, garlic cultivation occupies over 2 million acres of farmland, an area that has more than doubled since 1970. Yet even garlic fanciers may be unable to tell hardneck from softneck, or Purple Stripe from Rocambole, not to mention the hundreds of cultivated varieties grown today, many with distinct differences in taste and character.

In fact, the wealth of garlic varieties in nearly a dozen horticultural groups rivals that of corn, carrots, apples, and peaches. This book is the most comprehensive and in-depth guide available to what surely should be the next gourmet frontier. From 'Ajo Rojo' to 'Zemo', Meredith presents illustrated profiles of nearly 150 cultivars. Detailed chapters cover natural history, the history of garlic in cultivation, the nuances of cuisine and culture, therapeutic benefits, plant structure, how to cultivate, curing and storage, taxonomy, pests and diseases, and chemistry.

Especially useful are the Quick Guides, which summarize information on growing and buying garlic and provide recommendations for the best-tasting cultivars for specific uses and climates. Lists of garlic sources and organizations are a boon to the aficionado. Whether you share Ted Jordan Meredith's "garlic affliction" or just find the pungent bulb indispensable, you'll understand it as never before with this meticulously researched, lovingly written exploration.

Bonnie Poquette - Library Journal

Meredith modestly refers to himself as a "gatherer and assembler" of information rather than an expert. But he's a garlic aficionado whose verve and thoroughness are evident in this outstanding work, much the way his skills were clear in his Bamboo for Gardens, which won the Council on Botanical and Horticultural Libraries Literature Award in the general interest category. A passionate home grower and consumer of garlic, Meredith cites not only his personal experience but also numerous scientific studies while writing of garlic's natural history, structure, cultivation, taxonomy, diseases, and chemistry. He highlights garlic's influence on economics and various cultures; there are chapters on its importance as both a medicine and as a food (though this book does not supplant garlic cookbooks). A directory organized by horticultural groups includes 150 cultivars widely available in North America. "Quick Guides" list the author's favorite cultivars for specific needs like "early harvesting" or "exceptionally large cloved." Beautifully illustrated, and one of the most comprehensive garlic books in recent years, this is highly recommended for larger public libraries and for all horticultural libraries.

Table of Contents:

Acknowledgments 7

Pt. 1 All About Garlic

1 Garlic, Economics, and Culture 13

2 Natural History 17

3 Cuisine 29

4 Therapeutic Benefits 53

5 Structure and Function 63

6 Cultivation 101

7 Taxonomy and Diversity 153

8 Diseases and Pests 191

9 Composition and Chemistry 199

Pt. 2 The Essentials

10 Garlic Groups and Cultivars 207

11 Quick Guides 299

Garlic Sources, Organizations, and Newsletters 307

Bibliography 311

Index 325

The Heart Speaks or Ellie Hermans Pilates Props Workbook

The Heart Speaks: A Cardiologist Reveals the Secret Language of Healing

Author: Mimi Guarneri

Every day, 2,600 Americans die of cardiovascular disease -- and despite remarkable interventional and surgical procedures, over 650,000 new heart attacks occur annually. In The Heart Speaks, Dr. Mimi Guarneri reveals groundbreaking new research that the heart is a multilayered, complex organ, possessing intelligence, memory, and decision-making abilities independent from the mind -- and that healing the heart can have more to do with healing the mind and soul than we ever knew.

From childhood in a family riddled with heart disease to a medical career facing the pounding heartbeats of cardiac emergencies, Dr. Guarneri draws us into the intimate moments of life and death, and leads us on a riveting exploration of the heart's many mysteries. Through her compelling memoir we see that it is only by knowing the whole heart -- its mental, emotional, spiritual, and universal aspects -- that we can truly heal.

Publishers Weekly

A lyrical writer as well as a cardiologist, the author, founder and medical director of the Scripps Center for Integrative Medicine, describes how she learned that beyond the power of our most sophisticated medical equipment is a physician's humanity-"the listening ear, the healing touch, the devices of healers throughout time." Guarneri became highly accomplished at angioplasty and stent procedures, but came to realize that those she treated could also be helped by proper nutrition and stress reduction techniques such as yoga and visualization. She became committed to practices such as those of Dean Ornish, with whom she has worked, to reverse coronary disease with diet, exercise, meditation and support groups. Guarneri studied the link between depression and heart disease, and opened her mind to the validity of other alternative treatments, including energy healing, visualization before and after surgery, and spiritual practices. What is particularly attractive about this chronicle is the author's graceful integration of her own story-the destructive effect on her of stress and overwork-into those of her patients. Guarneri deplores the financial constraints that prevent doctors from spending time with patients and that many physicians have developed "a mechanic's mentality," focused on fixing rather than getting to know their patients. (Feb. 7) Copyright 2005 Reed Business Information.

Library Journal

In her first book, cardiologist Guarneri (founder/medical director, Scripps Ctr. for Integrative Medicine) tours the alternative landscape of heart health and healing, weaving research summaries and her own case studies into a discussion of the effects of stress, anger, depression, grief, and prayer. She argues that a physician's compassion, patience, and empathy are key factors and that listening (a trait poorly fostered in managed-care environments) is what some patients need most. While most people probably have a general understanding of the social stressors on health, readers will likely be fascinated to learn of the heart's role as an information processing center: much like the brain, it is believed to have memory and decision-making abilities. Although at times the author's arguments seem one-sided-Guarneri presents evidence of the efficacy of prayer yet fails to note recent studies (e.g., Duke University's MANTRA II study) showing no outcome differences with remote prayer-they are ultimately persuasive. Most other alternative heart health books focus on diet, exercise, and herbs. Optimistic and heartfelt, this is recommended for public libraries.-Andy Wickens, King Cty. Lib. Syst., WA Copyright 2005 Reed Business Information.

Table of Contents:

Contents

Introduction: Biography of the Heart

Part 1: The Myth of the Mechanical Pump

1. The Unexamined Heart

2. A Heart, a Spleen, a Leaking Valve

Part 2: The Language of the Heart

3. The Fog of Stress

4. Echoes of Anger

5. The Landscape of Depression

6. Sacred Revelations

7. The Persistence of Grief

Part 3: Beyond the Physical Heart

8. The Little Brain

9. Universal Heart

10. Toward Compassionate Medicine

Notes

Further Reading

Acknowledgments

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Ellie Herman's Pilates Props Workbook: Step-by-step Guide with Over 200 Photos

Author: Ellie Herman

Pilates is one of the fastest growing exercise trends. Now Ellie Herman, a renowned Pilates instructor and author, shows how to make Pilates more interesting and enjoyable. In this book, she introduces the reader to popular workout accessories that expand and amplify Pilates matwork exercises.

This book details each prop's unique characteristics and explains how it can enhance Pilates in its own way: the magic circles tone arms, the small ball held between the legs shapes thighs, the foam roller stretches the chest and shoulders, and the large exercise ball builds core stability.

The author guides the reader step by step through photo sequences of specially designed exercises as well as variations on traditional Pilates movements. Each series takes full advantage of the different props' abilities to produce results in less time and with less strain.

A bonus chapter describes the author's Pilates Springboard, an inexpensive and space-saving variation of the classic Pilates Cadillac. This make-it-yourself piece of equipment provides the same full-body workout as large studio equipment but at a fraction of the cost.

Baby Bites or 10000 Steps a Day to Your Optimal Weight

Baby Bites

Author: Bridget Swinney

Finally, it's all in one book! Parents used to need an entire bookshelf to feed one baby and now everything you need to know about feeding your infant and toddler is available in one book. This unique book—part nutritional guide, part recipe book—helps parents understand their baby's nutritional needs and prepare tasty food that encourages healthy eating habits. This helpful guide includes:

-Detailed information on both breastfeeding and formula-feeding

-A chapter explaining how a baby's digestion works, including tips for dealing with digestive challenges like illness, allergies, intolerances, and reflux

-Steps parents can take to keep their baby's food safe

-Tips to help caregivers maintain baby's healthy diet when parents return to work

-"Nutrition 101" for parents—everything they need to know about a baby's nutritional needs

-Advice on starting solid foods, including recognizing readiness, introducing new foods and textures, and keeping mealtimes positive

-How to make your own baby food

-Comprehensive information and advice organized by stages of a baby's development

-Nutrition and feeding strategies for parents

-Recipe ideas for finger and table foods your toddler will love

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10,000 Steps a Day to Your Optimal Weight: Walk Your Way to Better Health

Author: Greg Isaacs

Many people do not realize that on a daily basis they probably already walk 900 to 3,000 steps, even if they have a relatively sedentary lifestyle. By incorporating fairly modest changes into their day-to-day routine, people can easily increase their walking count to 10,000 steps. This book shows readers how to do just that. It serves as a tool for those who want to reap all of the rewards of walking. This paperback book includes a FREE pedometer.

The Genie in Your Genes or The Longevity Revolution

The Genie in Your Genes: Epigenetic Medicine and the New Biology of Intention

Author: Dawson Church

"Health writer Dawson Church, Ph.D., decided to investigate the scientific basis of so-called "medical miracles" and the role of consciousness in healing. The result is The Genie in Your Genes, the first book to summarize remarkable scientific studies that are revolutionizing the ways we think about the link between consciousness and health.

The book focuses on a class of genes called Immediate Early Genes or IEGs, which can be triggered by thoughts or emotions, as well as outside events to turn on other genes that affect specific aspects of our immune system.

He explores the science behind the breakthroughs being achieved through Energy Psychology techniques, showing that there is a sound theoretical framework, based on credible experiments, for understanding these astonishing results—and predicts that these techniques will dramatically advance the fields of medicine and psychology in the coming decade.

Showcasing some 300 scientific studies, The Genie in Your Genes points to where the leading edge of science might take medicine and psychology in the next century."

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The Longevity Revolution: The Benefits and Challenges of Living a Long Life

Author: Robert N Butler

Pulitzer-prize winning author Dr. Robert Butler coined the term "ageism" and made "Alzheimer's" a familiar word. Now he brings his formidable knowledge and experience in aging issues to a recent and unprecedented achievement: the extension of human life expectancy by thirty years. As Butler shows, our society had not yet adapted to this change.
The U.S. has not made a research investment in aging. Only eleven medical schools out of 145 have geriatrics departments compared to England where geriatrics is the number two specialty. We have not solidified private pension plans or strengthened Social Security to ensure that people do not outlive their resources. In this urgent and ultimately optimistic book, Dr. Butler shows why and how we must re-examine our personal and societal approach to aging right now, so that the boomers and the generations that follow may have a financially secure, vigorous, and healthy final chapter life.

Karen McNally Bensing - Library Journal

Until the early 20th century, few people made it to age 50; today, the average life expectancy is 77 and will continue to grow as science finds new ways to extend life, writes gerontologist Butler, founder of the National Institute on Aging and author of the Pulitzer Prize-winning Why Survive?: Being Old in America(1975). Longevity, however, is of little value in the absence of quality of life, he argues in this densely written series of discussions on the challenges of increasing longevity. Butler predicts more physical and mental illnesses and significant changes in family structure, economics, long-term care, and health care, as well as reviews the evolution of longevity, the politics of aging, and the threats of a longer life span. Despite the attraction of increased longevity, he is not convinced that a long life is always a better one. Charts, graphs, and tables, along with extensive bibliographies and detailed footnotes citing published and unpublished materials, support his points. This remarkable book demonstrates Butler's extensive knowledge of all aspects of aging. Recommended for large academic and aging collections. [See the Q&A with Butler in LJ2/1/08.-Ed.]

The Schwarzbein Principle II The Transition or The Pilates Body Kit

The Schwarzbein Principle II, The "Transition": A Regeneration Program to Prevent and Reverse Accelerated Aging

Author: Diana Schwarzbein

In her very successful book, The Schwarzbein Principle, renowned endocrinologist Diana Schwarzbein introduced her scientifically proven conclusion that degenerative diseases are not genetic, but acquired.

Many studies have supported this, proving that life expectancy is 75 to 90 percent due to habits and only 10 to 25 percent due to genetics. This means that someone who is genetically destined to die at age 100 may not live past age 60 because of poor habits and lifestyle choices that cause accelerated aging and premature death. Conversely, a person can live to 100 and be functionally healthy.

In this highly anticipated follow-up, Diana Schwarzbein, M. D. , goes beyond the diet she introduced in her first book-which literally helped thousands of people lose weight-and offers a personalized anti-aging program for readers to heal their metabolisms and stop advanced aging in its tracks.

Weaving in groundbreaking research and provocative case studies-including her own regeneration and that of her clients-she leads readers through a series of eye-opening questionnaires, which identify where they are on their path to either accelerated or healthy aging.

Based on readers' answers, she leads them to the "how-to" sections, which explain, in easy-to-follow and personalized detail, the steps they need to take to restore healthy functioning. For each unique situation, she covers five areas: Nutrition , Hormone Replacement Therapy (if needed), Tapering Off Toxic Chemicals or Avoiding Them Completely , Cross-Training Exercises and Stress Management.

The Schwarzbein Principle II is sure to follow the success of the first book and will helppeople live a more healthful lifestyle by embracing a regeneration process to prevent and reverse accelerated aging.

Publishers Weekly

Schwarzbein, founder of the Endocrinology Institute of Santa Barbara, first presented her plan for weight loss and overall well-being in The Schwarzbein Principle. This expanded follow-up is designed to help people manage stress, consume the right combination of nutrients, exercise properly, manage any necessary hormone replacement therapy and avoid toxic chemicals. By controlling these key concerns, Schwarzbein promises readers will feel better, younger and more alert and avoid degenerative diseases associated with aging. Though she cautions people not to expect quick-fix results, some will find it difficult to stick with the Schwarzbein regime when the desired physical changes don't become rapidly apparent (some readers, for instance, might gain weight before they lose it). Readers must identify their particular problems-insulin dependency, adrenaline addiction, etc.-and then modify their current diet accordingly. Meal suggestions will please some dieters-red meat and some sausage is permitted. (Condiments, protein bars and bagels are verboten, however.) Sometimes Schwarzbein's advice is quite specific-"Never eat a protein by itself. Too much protein raises adrenaline/cortisol levels and will cause you to burn out your adrenal glands over time"-and some of her warnings are a little disconcerting. "The more cardiovascular exercise you do, the faster you will age," she writes. Many readers will no doubt benefit from the Schwarzbein plan, but her promises of a radical transformation need to be tempered by more caution. And, since she offers specific advice about hormonal supplements, readers should have a complete physical and blood workup from their physicians before following all of the strategies. (Oct.) Copyright 2003 Cahners Business Information.

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The Pilates Body Kit: An Interactive Fitness Program to Strengthen, Streamline, and Tone

Author: Brooke Siler

About the Author

Brook Siler was hailed by Vogue as one of America's most sought after Pilates trainers. Author of the New York Times bestseller The Pilates Body, she is owner of the acclaimed re:AB® studio in New York City, where her clients have included Madonna, Liv Tyler, Amber Valletta, and many others. She studies under the tutelage of Romana Kryzanowska, Joseph Pilates' protege for more than 30 years, and now sits on the board of the Pilates Guild®.

Choices in Breast Cancer Treatment or Regaining Your Self

Choices in Breast Cancer Treatment: Medical Specialists and Cancer Survivors Tell You What You Need to Know

Author: Kenneth D Miller

A diagnosis of breast cancer can be overwhelming. The disease is frightening and the medical landscape confusing. In the wake of fear and confusion comes the need to make decisions about treatment. This book provides women with medically reliable and up-to-date information to help them with these decisions.

Within these pages the reader will find a team of private consultants -- including surgeons, medical oncologists, radiologists, plastic surgeons, and women who have faced breast cancer -- each of whom offers sound advice and valuable insight. In addition to describing surgery, radiation, chemotherapy, hormone therapy, and breast reconstruction, the medical experts clarify choices and offer support, while breast cancer survivors tell their own stories of pain, perseverance, and triumph.

Choices in Breast Cancer Treatment is a rare blend of medical expertise and compelling personal accounts that empowers those with breast cancer to meet the disease with confidence, knowledge, and hope.

Publishers Weekly

Miller, an oncologist and director of the Yale Cancer Center Survivorship Program, presents a unique and indispensable book for women facing breast cancer, which features individual chapters written by medical experts and breast cancer survivors. Asserting that "knowledgeable people make different choices, for different reasons," Miller's overarching message is that each woman is unique, as is her experience with this life-threatening disease. Because there are so many potential scenarios-based upon the tumor's size, the stage of cancer, etc.-treatment options vary, and women must decide which route to take in a timely fashion while simultaneously confronting their fears. Miller's approach provides the reader with the sense that she's had a private and unhurried consultation with each specialist: medical oncologists, radiation oncologists and surgeons. In addition the book includes personal accounts of survivors who have faced an array of experiences, from the woman whose mammogram reveals a lump just weeks before her wedding to the breast cancer statistician who is diagnosed with the very disease she is studying. This collection will help to fortify women making tough choices, offering invaluable information along with hope. (Jan.)

Copyright 2007 Reed Business Information

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Reviewer:Heidi H Richardson, MD(University of Iowa Hospitals and Clinics)
Description:This book provides newly diagnosed breast cancer patients with medical facts, descriptions of treatment options, and tips from breast cancer survivors.
Purpose:It assists patients in understanding their treatment options in order to better prepare them to make important decisions regarding their care. The author does an excellent job of describing breast cancer in layman's terms and incorporating accounts from breast cancer survivors.
Audience:The editor is a medical oncologist at the Yale Cancer Center and is the husband of a cancer survivor. The other contributors include medical oncologists, breast surgeons, radiation oncologists, and reconstructive surgeons, as well as breast cancer survivors. Although intended for breast cancer patients, it is also an excellent resource for family members of breast cancer patients as well as women at high risk for the development of breast cancer.
Features:Organized into five sections, this book begins with an overview of breast cancer. This is followed by a discussion of treatment options, the experience of having breast cancer, and narratives from breast cancer survivors, concluding with narratives from healthcare professionals who also had breast cancer. These personal accounts provide important information about the emotional aspects associated with a diagnosis of breast cancer and may help women better anticipate the difficulties of their journey.
Assessment:This is a useful book for patients and their families as it provides a good description of treatment options as well astips from breast cancer survivors.

Rebecca Raszewski - Library Journal

In 2007, there were over 170,000 new breast cancer cases, so the need for up-to-date resources continues. Drawing on the expertise of private consultants, this five-part book edited by Miller (medicine & oncology, Yale Cancer Ctr.) succeeds at being an authoritative resource for a wide audience: women who are at high risk for developing breast cancer and even those with metastatic cancer. The first two parts introduce breast cancer and its treatments; the last three parts deal with the personal experience of breast cancer. Various chapters profile doctors in specialties related to breast cancer such as radiation oncologists and plastic surgeons-there is even a chapter about doctors who are breast cancer survivors. This book effectively illustrates the disease's complexity. Readers will see how women made choices based on what was best for themselves, not on statistics. The illustrations are helpful in demonstrating how breast cancer forms and the surgical procedures. Although medical terms are defined in different sections, a glossary would have been helpful. Highly recommended for consumer health and public libraries.

Table of Contents:

Acknowledgments     ix
Introduction: Understanding the Choices   Kenneth D. Miller, M.D.     1
The Big Picture     9
Making Decisions   Laura A. Siminoff, Ph.D.     11
What Is Breast Cancer?   Kenneth D. Miller, M.D.     26
A Statistic of One   April Fritz, RHIT, CTR     43
"Why Me?" A Discussion of Risk   Mark Robson, M.D.     59
Understanding the Treatments: The Doctors' Perspectives     73
Assembling the Treatment Team and Charting a Course   Kenneth D. Miller, M.D.     75
Facing Surgery   Peter J. Deckers, M.D.   Theodore N. Tsangaris, M.D.     86
Profiles of Two Breast Surgeons   Jerome Sandler, M.D.   Robert Barnett, M.D.     103
Radiation Therapy for Breast Cancer   Abram Recht, M.D.     110
Profiles of Two Radiation Oncologists   Luther Ampey, M.D.   Susan Stinson, M.D.     125
Beyond Local Therapy: Hormonal Therapy and Chemotherapy   Antonio C. Wolff, M.D.   Nancy E. Davidson, M.D.     132
Profiles of Three Medical Oncologists   Claudine Isaacs, M.D.   Sandra Swain, M.D.   Chitra Rajagopal, M.D.     153
Breast Reconstruction after Mastectomy: What Are My Options?   Roger J. Friedman, M.D.     164
Profiles of Two Reconstructive Surgeons   Gregory O. Dick, M.D.   Maurice Nahabedian, M.D.     179
Treatment Options for Metastatic Breast Cancer   Daniel F. Hayes, M.D.     186
Notes on the Experience of Having Breast Cancer     201
The Shock of Finding Out   Kenneth D. Miller, M.D.     203
Necessary Decisions: Surgery, Radiation Therapy, and Breast Reconstruction   Kenneth D. Miller, M.D.     207
Considering Adjuvant Therapy   Kenneth D. Miller, M.D.     212
Reflections on the Experience   Kenneth D. Miller, M.D.     217
Survivors Tell Their Stories     223
Stories from Women at High Risk     225
Stories from Women with Non-Invasive Breast Cancer     238
Stories from Women with Invasive Breast Cancer     263
Stories from Women with Advanced Breast Cancer     328
When Cancer Specialists Get Cancer     347
A Professional and a Patient   Carole Seddon, LCSW-C, OSW-C     349
Lessons Learned   April Fritz, RHIT, CTR     359
"You're Going to Live"   Lillie Shockney, R.N., B.S., M.A.S.     377
Conclusion: The Agony and the Opportunity of Choice   Kenneth D. Miller, M.D.     389
About the Contributors     393
Index     397

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Regaining Your Self: Breaking Free from the Eating Disorder Indentity: A Bold New Approach

Author: Ira M Sacker

A new understanding and approach to eating disorders from a renowned expert, coauthor of the classic Dying to Be Thin

Nearly 5 percent of Americans face an eating disorder -- and eating disorders have the highest mortality rate of any mental illness. Long considered an affliction of young women, they are now common among young men, middle-aged women, and even children as young as five. This is a health crisis of epidemic proportions.

Regaining Your Self offers hope in the battle against eating disorders through a radical new therapy technique pioneered by Ira M. Sacker, M.D. A leader in the field, Dr. Sacker has been treating patients with eating disorders for thirty-five years. This breakthrough book, filled with firsthand accounts from patients, family members, friends, and others, provides what patients and their families desperately need: a therapeutic model that heals.

Ira M. Sacker, M.D., is Clinical Assistant Professor of Pediatrics, New York University Medical Center and Bellevue Medical Center. He is also the Founder, President, and Medical Director of HEED Foundation, Inc. (Helping End Eating Disorders), a not-for-profit organization, and the coauthor of Dying to Be Thin. Dr. Sacker lives on Long Island, New York.

Melody Ballard - Library Journal

Once talked about only in whispers, eating disorders now receive national attention. They are so prevalent that they are widely believed to have the highest mortality rate of any mental illness. It is now known that eating disorders, once attributed to teenage girls, can affect anyone of any age, gender, socioeconomic background, or ethnicity. Sacker (coauthor, Dying To Be Thin: Understanding and Defeating Anorexia Nervosa and Bulimia—A Practical, Lifesaving Guide) is a highly regarded authority on the subject of eating disorders. Along with Buff, Sacker provides an in-depth view of this diverse disorder, giving readers a solid foundation for identifying eating disorders and the means to "break free" and, most important, to recover oneself. Throughout, vignettes tell the stories of those who have become victims of eating disorders, and the final chapter is a "message of hope." Insightful, well organized, and informative, this book is essential for most collections.

The Beauty Diet or The Savvy Womans Guide to Pcos

The Beauty Diet: Looking Great has Never Been So Delicious

Author: Lisa Drayer

The secret to glowing skin, whiter teeth, shinier hair, and stronger nails

According to nutritionist Lisa Drayer, it’s not what you put on your body, but what you put in your body that makes you beautiful. Drayer's groundbreaking guide reveals the top 10 "beauty foods" that can visibly improve your skin, hair, teeth, eyes, nails, and overall health. She also presents an easy-to-follow guide to eat just the right amount of these wonder foods for overall gorgeousness. Best of all, her easy-to-follow meal plan--featuring dark chocolate, blueberries, and green tea--is just 1,500 calories a day! It’s the scientifically proven way to look absolutely fantastic and lose weight doing it.

Here are the Top 10 Beauty Foods
Wild Salmon Blueberries Spinach Oysters Tomatoes Walnuts Kiwis Dark Chocolate Yogurt Sweet Potatoes

Lisa Drayer, M.A., RD, is a beauty nutritionist and the author of Strong, Slim, and 30! She is a columnist and spokesperson for Women's Health; has been a regular contributor to CNN, "CNN Headline News," and WCBS-TV; and has been featured in Elle, Marie Claire, the Wall Street Journal, and the New York Times. Lisa is a consultant to Maybelline/Garnier and has been a spokesperson for Crest Pro-Health and the Got Milk? campaign. In 2005, Lisa received the American Dietetic Association's Media Excellence Award, given on behalf of ADA's seventy thousand members. For more information about Lisa, please visit lisadrayer.com.

Book about: Science of Breath or Plyometrics for Athletes at All Levels

The Savvy Woman's Guide to Pcos (Polycystic Ovarian Syndrome): The Many Faces of a 21st Century Epidemic and What You Can Do about It

Author: Elizabeth Lee Vliet

Polycystic Ovarian Syndrome is the most common endocrine cause of infertility and serious weight gain in young women. It affects millions--experts estimate about 6 to 10 percent of reproductive age women struggle with this devastating metabolic imbalance. Look around schools and malls in this country and you see the impact of this burgeoning epidemic: obese young women are everywhere. The numbers are staggering. The health risks are overwhelming--from increased risk of teenaged diabetes to young mothers with heart attacks or strokes, and early onset of breast and uterine cancers.

Early treatment is key to preventing serious health risks, but most sufferers don't even know they have PCOS. Nor do doctors take it as seriously, often minimizing symptoms like excess body hair, weight gain, acne or thinning scalp hair, thinking they are just cosmetic" problems of overanxious young women. Gynecologists focus on helping women get pregnant rather than treating acne or weight gain. Endocrinologists typically consider ovarian problems the "turf" of gynecologists. Mood swings in PCOS can be severe, but psychiatrists typically don't check hormones, so they don't identify PCOS either. What's a woman to do?

It's not enough for doctors to tell women with PCOS to just "eat less and exercise more." Women need a practical guide to help them understand the disorder, know what tests to ask for, what the tests mean, what treatments are available, and how to take a stepwise approach to healthy hormone balance, sound meal plans, exercise, and stress management. This book provides the practical, user-friendly guide that women desperately need to be successful in getting help for this devastating disorder

About the Author: Elizabeth Lee Vliet, M.D., is the founder and Medical Director of HER Place: Health Enhancement and Renewal for Women Inc. She has studied and written about the effects of hormone changes on PMS, PCOS, migraines, sleep problems, depression, anxiety, chronic pain, osteoporosis and cardiovascular risks, etc. Her bestselling books include Screaming to Be Heard: Hormone Connections Women Suspect and Doctors Still Ignore, It's My Ovaries, Stupid! and Women, Weight and Hormones. Dr. Vliet maintains a medical practice in Tucson, Arizona, and Dallas-Fort Worth, Texas. For more information, visit Dr. Vliet's Web site.

Bipolar Handbook or First Year

Bipolar Handbook: Real-Life Questions with up-to-Date Answers

Author: Wes Burgess

An internationally respected psychiatrist offers the most practical, up-to-date resource available on bipolar disorder.

For Dr. Wes Burgess, the diagnosis of bipolar disorder means hope-hope for the estimated ten million people who will develop the disorder during their lifetimes, and hope for the families and friends of people who suffer from it. Drawing upon the real questions asked by patients and families during his nearly twenty years as a bipolar specialist, The Bipolar Handbook comprehensively tackles every area of the disorder, from its causes to medical treatment and psychotherapy, to strategies for creating a healthy lifestyle, to the prevention of, coping with, and treatment of bipolar episodes. From the more than five hundred questions and answers, you'll learn:

- what to expect when pursuing a diagnosis
- how to choose the right doctor or specialist
- how to get the disorder under control
- what treatments and medication protocols are best for you
- how to reduce stress to prevent manic and depressive episodes
- what family members and friends can do to support you, and more

Dr. Burgess also addresses unique lifestyle concerns facing bipolar individuals. Special chapters on practical strategies for career success, building healthy relationships, issues that specifically affect bipolar women, and coping techniques for families and friends further explore the impact of the disorder on daily life.

The Bipolar Handbook's easy-to-access format and full chapter of resources, as well as diagnostic criteria from the American Psychiatric Association and the National Institute for Mental Health, make this a versatileguide-perfect for quick reference and in-depth discovery.

Author Biography: West Burgess, M.D., Ph.D., is a practicing Los Angeles psychiatrist specializing in bipolar disorder. A featured commentator on NPR and network television and a former member of the UCLA Neuropsychiatric Institute, he has lectured worldwide.

Library Journal

Over seven million Americans have been diagnosed with bipolar disorder, which impacts the emotional, mental, and physical health of sufferers and their family and friends. In this welcome addition to the existing resource material, Burgess, a noted bipolar authority with a practice in Los Angeles, writes in a style reminiscent of having a chat with one's family doctor. His text provides a wealth of current information pertaining to the disorder, from causes and selecting a doctor to treatment and prevention. Both medical treatments and psychotherapy are covered, as are social issues like careers, healthy relationships, and coping tactics for friends and family. The last chapter explores available resources, and well thought-out appendixes complete the book. Both comprehensive and easily understood, this resource is an essential part of every public library collection; it will most certainly become one of the most sought-after publications on bipolar disorder.-Melody Ballard, Washoe Cty. Lib. Syst., Reno, NV Copyright 2006 Reed Business Information.

What People Are Saying

Melody Ballard
"Over seven million Americans have been diagnosed with bipolar disorder, which impacts the emotional, mental, and physical health of sufferers and their family and friends. In this welcome addition to the existing resource material, Burgess, a noted bipolar authority with a practice in Los Angeles, writes in a style reminiscent of having a chat with one's family doctor. His text provides a wealth of current information pertaining to the disorder, from causes and selecting a doctor to treatment and prevention. Both medical treatments and psychotherapy are covered, as are social issues like careers, healthy relationships, and coping tactics for friends and family. The last chapter explores available resources, and well thought-out appendixes complete the book. Both comprehensive and easily understood, this resource is an essential part of every public library collection; it will most certainly become one of the most sought-after publications on bipolar disorder. "
—Washoe Cty. Lib. Syst., Reno, NV

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First Year: Crohn's Disease and Ulcerative Colitis: An Essential Guide for the Newly Diagnosed (First Year Series)

Author: Jill Sklar

Jill Sklar, who was diagnosed with Crohn's disease in 1989, educated herself on every aspect of the management and treatment of this chronic condition--by reading medical and scientific books and journals, talking with doctors, and networking with other people who have inflammatory bowel disease (IBD). As a "patient-expert," Sklar marshaled everything she learned about living with IBD into the first edition of the book, now completely revised and updated. The First Year--Crohn's Disease and Ulcerative Colitis uniquely guides you step-by-step through everything you need to do and learn each day of your first week after diagnosis, each subsequent week of the first month, and the following eleven months of the crucial first year.

In clear, concise, accessible language, Sklar covers a wide range of practical, medical, and lifestyle issues, beginning with coming to terms with your diagnosis and then moving on to subjects including:

• Strategies for accomplishing necessary lifestyle changes
• Guidelines and tips for modifying your diet
• Having a colonoscopy, a procedure you may have to undergo several times
• Surgical options and tips for coping with surgery and hospital stays
• Choosing the right medical team
• Discussing your condition with family, friends, and coworkers
• Current medical research and medications
• Sexual intimacy and fertility issues
• The special needs of children
• Effective holistic therapies
• Support group resources

Total Knee Replacement and Rehabilitation or So Easy Baby Food

Total Knee Replacement and Rehabilitation: The Knee Owner's Manual

Author: Daniel J Brugioni

Complete with 145 exercises and nearly 200 illustrations and photos, this comprehensive guide helps readers navigate through the entire process of having one or both knees replaced. It explains what to consider when deciding on knee replacement, details the procedure, and provides extensive suggestions for the crucial postoperative rehabilitation. Patients will learn how to prepare their homes for rehab, and what to do, week-by-week, on the road to recovery.

Table of Contents:

	Acknowledgments	xi
	Introduction	1
	The Need for a Book on TKA	1
	The Authors' Personal and Professional Experience	3
	Why This Book, and Why Now?	4
1	Knee Arthritis: Why Do My Knees Hurt So Much?	7
	Osteoarthritis	9
	Traumatic Arthritis	10
	Rheumatoid Arthritis	10
	Other Forms of Arthritis	10
	Diagnosing Arthritis	11
	Common Questions and Some Answers	12
2	Treatment Options: What Can I Do to Get Rid of the Pain?	15
	Lifestyle Changes	16
	Medications	19
	Injections	20
	Arthroscopy	21
	Cartilage Replacement	22
	Osteotomy	23
	Total Knee Replacement	24
	Selecting a Surgeon	26
	TKA Surgical Technique	26
	Bilateral TKA	29
	Common Questions and Some Answers	30
3	Getting Ready: Preparing Your Home and Yourself for Surgery	33
	Home Preparation	34
	Basic Presurgery Home Exercises	38
	Planning Your Postsurgery Exercise Program	42
	Presurgery Exercises Using the Total Gym	44
	Cardiovascular and Endurance Exercise	49
	Weight Control	50
	Walker, Crutches, or Cane?	50
	Common Questions and Some Answers	52
4	The Total Knee Operation: What to Expect Before, During, and Immediately After Surgery	55
	Preoperative Preparation	56
	Blood Donation	57
	Smoking	58
	Medication Adjustments	58
	Anesthesia	59
	NPO	61
	The TKA Surgical Procedure	61
	The Recovery Room	63
	The ICU	63
	The Hospital Room	64
	Dealing with Pain and Other Potential Complications	65
	Preventing Blood Clots	67
	The CPM Machine	69
	Common Questions and Some Answers	70
5	Postoperative Days One Through Five: Am I Ready for Rehab?	73
	Day One: Beginning Physical Therapy	74
	First Attempts to Walk	78
	Range-of-Motion Exercises	79
	Breathing Exercises	81
	Days Two Through Five: Continuing Physical Therapy	81
	Care of Your Surgical Incision	84
	Ice and Elevation	85
	Personal Care	86
	Discharge from the Hospital	87
	Common Questions and Some Answers	88
6	Week One: You Want Me to Do What?!	91
	Home Physical Therapy	92
	Regaining Range of Motion	93
	Range-of-Motion Exercises	94
	Pain Control	99
	Anticoagulant Medication	100
	Restarting Your Regular Medications	101
	Control of Swelling	101
	Strengthening Exercises	103
	Getting Around at Home	109
	Get Some Rest: Your New Knee Will Thank You	109
	Common Questions and Some Answers	110
7	Week Two: Will I Ever Be Normal Again?	113
	Follow-Up Visit to Your Surgeon	114
	Scar Management	115
	Getting In and Out of the Car	116
	Walking and Endurance Training	118
	Stairs: No Longer the Enemy!	118
	Home Physical Therapy	120
	Home CPM Machine	121
	Taking Charge of Your Own Rehabilitation	121
	Range-of-Motion Exercises	121
	Home Strengthening Exercises	128
	Thera-Band Exercises	130
	Common Questions and Some Answers	132
8	Week Three: This Isn't As Bad As I Thought It Would Be	135
	Outpatient Physical Therapy	136
	Continuing Self-Directed Physical Therapy	138
	Range-of-Motion Exercises	141
	Futebol Exercises	143
	Walking With or Without a Cane	149
	Soft-Tissue and Scar Management	151
	Common Questions and Some Answers	153
9	Pool Therapy: The TKA's Best Friend	157
	When to Start Pool Therapy	158
	Finding a Pool	158
	Hot vs. Cool Water--or Both?	159
	Getting Into and Out of the Water	159
	How Long and How Often?	160
	Range-of-Motion Exercises	160
	Water-Walking Exercises	166
	Water Plyometric Exercises	169
	Swimming for Exercise	173
	Pool Therapy with Other Exercises	175
	Common Questions and Some Answers	175
10	Week Four: I Made It to My "Olympics"!	177
	The Transition from Outpatient to Self-Directed Physical Therapy	178
	Picking and Choosing from the Exercise "Smorgasbord"	179
	Stationary-Cycling Exercises	180
	Futebol Exercises	180
	Exercises Using the Total Gym	183
	Stationary Rowing	189
	Ice vs. Heat	190
	Starting to Live Again!	190
	Standing Still	190
	Sitting Tolerance	191
	Driving	191
	Returning to Work	192
	Sleeping Through the Night	192
	Daily Activities	193
	Going for a Walk	193
	Common Questions and Some Answers	194
11	One to Three Months: Don't Stop Now!	197
	Reversing Muscular Atrophy	198
	Preventing Injury	199
	Range-of-Motion Exercises	201
	Endurance Training	201
	Soft-Tissue Mobilization	203
	When Will I Walk Normally Again?	204
	Exercises to Improve Walking	205
	Preventive Antibiotics	207
	Common Questions and Some Answers	209
12	Three Months to Six Months: I Think I Need a Vacation	211
	Precautions for Living with Your TKA	212
	Range-of-Motion Exercises	214
	Strength and Endurance Exercises	216
	Losing the Cane	219
	Balance Training	220
	Common Questions and Some Answers	225
13	Six Months to One Year: I Should Have Done This Years Ago!	227
	Is It Time to Have the Other Knee Replaced?	228
	Getting Stronger	229
	Balance Training	230
	Balance-Board Exercises	231
	When Can I Start Doing ---- Again? (Fill in the Blank)	234
	Common Questions and Some Answers	238
14	One Year to Life: My Knee Is My Best Joint	241
	Common Questions and Some Answers	244
Appendix A	Potential Complications of Total Knee Arthroplasty	245
	Medical Complications	245
	Surgical Complications	246
	Revision of the TKA	250
	Common Questions and Some Answers	251
Appendix B	Index of Exercises	254
	Range-of-Motion Exercises	254
	Strengthening Exercise	255
	Balance Exercises	257
	Hot-Tub and Pool Exercises	258
	Futebol Exercises	260
	Thera-Band Exercises	260
	Walking Exercises	261
	Notes	262
	Index	264

Interesting book:

So Easy Baby Food: A Personalized Guide to Making Baby Food at Home

Author: Cheryl Tallman

The Fresh Start Cworkbook introduces an easy-to-follow system for making all-natural baby food in 30 minutes per week. With over 40 recipes for fruit, vegetable and protein purees, hundreds of suggestions for creating meals, and tips for enhancing flavor with herbs, parents easily prepare foods that looks, smells and tastes better than any jar -- at a fraction of the cost.

The Healer Within or The Leptin Boost Diet

The Healer Within: Using Traditional Chinese Techniques To Release Your Body's Own Medicine *Movement *Massage *Meditation *Breathing

Author: Roger Jahnk

Release your natural powers for healing, endurance, and longevity

With this revolutionary guide, you will learn four simple and remarkably effective techniques to release your natural powers for healing. The methods--gentle movement, self-applied massage, breathing exercises, and meditation--are drawn from the ancient Chinese healing system of Qigong (Chi Kung) and are easily adaptable to every lifestyle. You can practice them almost anywhere--in the car, in line at the bank, at your desk, while walking, even in bed. Using these methods for as little as ten minute a day can dramatically increase you endurance, vitality, and longevity. Self-care has never been so easy!

Deepak Chopra

Practical and inspiring.

Larry Dossey

The wisdom in this book will lead you not just to better health but to greater serenity and peace as well.

Christiane Northrup

This book is a gem: it is full of simple yet profoundly effective practices that anyone can use to regain or maintain optimal health.

Body Mind & Spirit

Both inspirational and immensely practical...The kind of book you will keep close at hand, make notes in, and actually use.

What People Are Saying

Christiane Northrup
This book is a gem: it is full of simple yet profoundly effective practices that anyone can use to regain or maintain optimal health

Table of Contents:

	Acknowledgments
	Preface: Declaration of Health Independence
	Introduction: Making a Miracle
Pt. 1	The Medicine	1
Ch. 1	Our Power of Self-Healing	3
Ch. 2	Placebos, Remissions, and Miracles	17
Pt. 2	The Tools and the Methods	23
Ch. 3	Your Personal Practice	25
Ch. 4	Method 1: Gentle Movement	33
Ch. 5	Method 2: Self-Applied Massage	55
Ch. 6	Method 3: Breathing Practices	83
Ch. 7	Method 4: Deep Relaxation and Meditation Practices	99
Pt. 3	The Practice	113
Ch. 8	Bringing the Method into Your Life	115
Ch. 9	Deepening Your Practice	135
Pt. 4	The Way of Nature	159
Ch. 10	Declaration of Interdependence	161
Ch. 11	The Empowering Influence of Mind and Spirit	173
Ch. 12	The Possible Community	193
Pt. 5	The Future	215
Ch. 13	What Could Be	217
	Appendix	237
	Bibliography and Suggested Reading	249
	Resources	257
	Index	259

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The Leptin Boost Diet

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A series of recent medical breakthroughs have confirmed what physicians suspected all along -- obesity is a hormonal disorder. The Leptin Boost Diet transforms these findings into a unique and easy-to-follow weight-loss program that is perfect for people whose out-of-balance hormones make it impossible to lose weight on other diets. The book shows how to optimize leptin and other fat cell hormones so that the body's natural chemistry becomes an ally, instead of a barrier, in the fight against fat. Dr. Scott Isaacs, an expert in the field, clearly explains complex topics relating to the newest medical treatments, the endocrinology of fat cell hormones, identifying leptin deficiency, and improving the action of leptin in the body. His program includes clear and concise recommendations on nutrition, physical activity and vitamin and supplement intake. By boosting the body's leptin levels, the plan produces positive effects -- including appetite reduction and increased energy level, and long-term benefits like reduced body fat and a healthy metabolism -- right away.

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My Child's Health Journal: Milestones and Memories of the First 12 Years

Author: Nancy S Wilson

The beautifully packaged My Child's Health Journal is a great gift for a new mom-but it is also an important gift for baby. The unique features in this personalized journal offer parents a place to record all the health information that is crucial to a child's development, and it will serve as an important record for any health challenges the future may hold.

Organized by age-from birth through age 12-the journal offers guidelines and what-toexpect information on the 10 essential well-baby and 10 well-child visits recommended by the American Academy of Pediatrics. Within the six tabbed sections are places to record illnesses, calls to the doctor, medications, allergies, and special milestones like baby's first words and first steps. Throughout the journal are helpful tips on teething, childproofing the home, potty teaching, getting ready for preschool, establishing good health habits, and setting fitness goals. A seventh section includes charts for recording immunizations and results from tests and health screenings.

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Author: Tony Attwood

The Complete Guide to Asperger's Syndrome is the definitive handbook for anyone affected by Asperger's syndrome (AS). It brings together a wealth of information on all aspects the syndrome for children through to adults.

Drawing on case studies and personal accounts from Attwood's extensive clinical experience, and from his correspondence with individuals with AS, this book is both authoritative and extremely accessible.

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Tony Attwood is a practising clinical psychologist with more than 25 years' experience

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In 1998, Australian clinical psychologist Attwood published Asperger's Syndrome: A Guide for Parents and Professionals, which quickly established him as an international expert on the condition. Here, he updates research in this rapidly evolving field, offering a wealth of information on childhood, college, long-term relationships, and careers. He gives comprehensive coverage of topics such as friendship, bullying, special interests, and theory of mind. Each chapter begins with a quote from Hans Asperger himself and includes firsthand experiences from individuals with Asperger's, including Temple Grandin, Liane Holliday Willey, and Stephen Shore. Particularly helpful are the "Key Points and Strategies" at each chapter's end and the detailed FAQs, glossary, resources, and references sections. Attwood writes, "I usually say to the child, `Congratulations, you have Asperger's syndrome,' and explain that this means he or she is not mad, bad or defective, but has a different way of thinking." His work skillfully brings together the current information on this fascinating condition and is an essential purchase for academic and public libraries. Elizabeth Safford, Nevins Memorial Lib., Methuen, MA Copyright 2006 Reed Business Information.

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Complete Quick and Hearty Diabetic Cookbook

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Homestyle favorites brought back in healthful and tasty versions for you to enjoy

Every meal of the day is covered, including recipes for appetizers, soups, salads, side dishes, main courses, and desserts. You can choose from more than 250 fast and simple-tomake, low-fat recipes with old-fashioned good taste.

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According to the National Institute of Diabetes and Digestive and Kidney Diseases, over 1.5 million adults are diagnosed with new cases of diabetes each year. One of the treatments for controlling the disease is diet. The second edition of the American Diabetes Association's cookbook provides over 200 easy-to-follow recipes with complete nutritional information. Focusing on basic or familiar dishes, the book has recipes for pie dough, salad dressing, and sauces, as well as entrées and desserts. Most of the recipes have five or fewer steps and require ingredients commonly found in grocery stores. To keep calories, fats, and cholesterol low, many of the recipes call for no-fat or low-fat dairy products, low-sodium broths, egg substitutes, and swapping ground beef with ground turkey breast. Yet, a surprising 87 recipes (primarily main courses) exceed the FDA's definition of low-fat (five grams or fewer of fat per serving). Recommended for public libraries.

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24-Hour Pharmacist: Advice, Options, and Amazing Cures from America's Most Trusted Pharmacist

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