Mastering Depression through Interpersonal Psychotherapy or Country Folk Medicine

Mastering Depression through Interpersonal Psychotherapy: Patient Workbook

Author: Myrna W Weissman

This book is a user-friendly guide to Interpersonal Psychotherapy (IPT), an empirically-tested and effective approach to treating depression. It is intended for persons affected by depression who are seeking or currently undergoing IPT.
Written to help destimatize depression and therapy, this book begins with a description of depression disorders and addresses common patient concerns. It then introduces the patient to Interpersonal Psychotherapy and also answers frequently-asked questions about the psychotherapeutic relationship. The next chapters, which are organized around common causes of depression, describe the process of treating depression with IPT and offer typical case examples at the end of each problem area. Throughout the book, worksheet guides help the patient think about problems and solutions to depression in constructive ways.
This book helps readers learn about depression, its symptoms, and how they relate to events in the patient's life. When used as a part of therapy with IPT and in conjuction with the accompanying monitoring forms booklet (0195188489), this book can help patients manage the effects of depression.

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Country Folk Medicine: Tales of Skunk Oil, Sassafras Tea, and Other Old-Time Remedies

Author: Elizabeth Janos

How did people deal with ordinary illnesses and injuries in the days when doctors were too far away or too expensive to summon?
After interviewing more than 1,400 senior citizens throughout New England and New York State, Elisabeth Janos compiled a wealth of information for this one-of-a-kind compendium.
The vivid firsthand accounts describe how people used to make do with healing substances they kept on pantry shelves at home or gathered outdoors.
Included are old-time remedies such as:
a tablespoon of skunk oil to cure laryngitis
a bandage of bruised plantain leaves to ease the itch of poison ivy
a salt pork poultice for infection
a barefoot walk through fresh cow manure to cure athlete's foot
a potato compress for a migraine ginger tea for a fever
a paste of night crawlers and heavy cream rubbed onto the skin to mend broken bones
Learn why the typical "medicine chest" contained milk, salt, sugar, molasses, onions, and potatoes, curing everything from eye, ear, nose, and throat problems to nervous conditions to infant and childhood ailments. Depicting an intimate portrait of Northeast America at the turn of the century, this distinctive, spirited treasury preserves the many homespun cures that offered relief to an earlier generation.

Table of Contents:

	Introduction	1
1.	Some Unusual Healing Substances	7
	Resins and Turpentine	7
	Kerosene	11
	Skunk Oil	13
	Snake Oil	14
	Flannel	17
	Sewage Pharmacology	18
2.	Respiratory Problems	21
	Colds	21
	Croup	29
	Pneumonia	32
3.	Digestive Problems	39
	Stomach Problems	39
	Constipation	42
	Diarrhea	44
	Piles	46
	Threadworms and Roundworms	48
	Tapeworm	51
4.	Musculoskeletal Problems	53
	Rheumatism	53
	Sprains	59
	Broken Bones	61
5.	Neurological Problems	65
	Nervous Complaints and Insomnia	65
	Headaches	67
6.	Eye, Ear, Nose, Mouth, and Throat	69
	Eye Problems	69
	Earache	72
	Nosebleeds	75
	Cankers, Gumboils, and Receding Gums	76
	Toothache	78
	Sore Throat	80
7.	External Injuries	85
	Burns	85
	Sunburn	88
	Cuts, Slivers, and External Infections	89
	Puncture Wounds	94
	Bee and Wasp Stings	97
8.	Skin Conditions	99
	Boils and Carbuncles	99
	Open Sores	103
	Cold Sores	105
	Warts	105
	Chapped Hands	108
	Hives	109
	Poison Ivy	109
	Athlete's Foot	111
	Corns and Calluses	112
	Miscellaneous Foot Conditions	113
	Lice	114
9.	Influenza and Fevers	117
10.	Problems of Infancy and Childhood	121
	Premature Babies	121
	Umbilical Hernia	122
	Colic	123
	Diaper Rash	124
	Measles and Chicken Pox	126
	Mumps	127
11.	Female Concerns	129
	Menstrual Cramps and Irregularities	129
	Labor	130
	Urinary-Tract Infections	132
12.	Preventive Medicine	135
	Spring Tonics	135
	Cod-Liver Oil	138
	Camphor and Other Aromatics	139
	Summer Coolant, Winter Warm-Up	140
	Bibliography	143
	Index	146

Heal Your Heart or Generation Extra Large

Heal Your Heart: The New Rice Diet Program for Reversing Heart Disease Through Nutrition, Exercise, and Spiritual Renewal

Author: Kitty Gurkin Rosati

"Heal Your Heart combines the best of ancient spiritual wisdom and the best of modern nutrition to provide a holistic program for real living." — Morton T. Kelsey, Professor Emeritus, University of Notre Dame Author of The Other Side of Silence and God,Dreams, and Revelation

"Kitty Rosati offers the range of information and wisdom needed for long-term lifestyle changes. It's so nice to see a dietary book extend beyond nutrition and inspire the reader." — Gerald G. Jampolsky, M.D. Author of Love Is Letting Go of Fear

" We recommend Heal Your Heart as an excellent guide for anyone seeking health and wholeness. Kitty Rosati advocates a renewed emotional and spiritual journey along with her nutrition plan and extensive collection of delicious recipes." — Redford Williams, M.D., and Virginia Williams, Ph.D. Authors of Anger Kills

The world-renowned Duke University Rice Diet Program has helped thousands of people regain their health and vastly improve the quality of their lives. Here's the life-saving information you need to make the new Rice Diet Program a force for your own longevity and wellness.

A thorough analysis of your major risk factors for heart disease, including excess weight, high cholesterol, diabetes, and high blood pressure

• A detailed, heart-healthy nutrition plan tailored to your health needs
• Over 150 delicious, easy-to-prepare recipes
• A heart-healthy exercise plan to help heal and strengthen your heart
• Guidance on using the powerful, often untapped resources of your mind and spirit to achieve—and maintain—your goals
• Helpful resource information on support groups, newsletters, and where to get the besthealth foods

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Generation Extra Large: Rescuing Our Children from the Epidemic of Obesity

Author: Lisa Tartamella

A new epidemic is gripping the world. You can see it in San Antonio and London, in Beijing and Tashkent: Far too many kids are far too fat, putting them on track to becoming the first generation in history to have a shorter life expectancy than their parents. And it's not their fault. It's not their parents' fault, either. It's not even entirely Ronald McDonald's fault, although it's time for him to wipe that smile off his face. Obesity is the biggest threat to our children's health today, and it's up to us to get serious about defending kids against it. Generation Extra Large reveals the cultural and economic causes of childhood obesity. It's not only television, video games and junk food. Parents work long hours that disrupt family eating and exercise. Schools compound the problem by lining the halls with soda machines, serving fast food and cutting back physical education and recess. Poverty plays a key role, with kids growing up in neighborhoods where it's too dangerous to play and where unhealthy food is affordable and all too easy to get. But there is hope. Dedicated parents, educators, physicians, and community leaders are working to find creative, effective ways of helping our children slim down and stay healthy. The authors give voice to these crusaders, and provide checklists, interactive tests, and nutritional guides for concerned readers. Generation Extra Large explains why the epidemic has grown, reveals the consequences it has in store for our young people-and gives us tools to fight it.

Publishers Weekly

After Supersize Me and all of the recent press devoted to Americans' obesity, in both childhood and adulthood, fourth-graders who weigh over 200 pounds and pediatricians who look for hypertension in their young patients are no longer a surprise. About one in six American children is seriously overweight and at high risk for type 2 diabetes, but the children themselves are not to blame, say the authors of this new study, who work in or write about the nutrition field. Rather, they blame a culture that promotes fast food, along with a sharp decline in the amount of exercise young people are getting. Drawing on research and compelling case studies, the authors point out that shrinking budgets lead school cafeterias to sell junk food and install soda machines. Corporations like McDonald's promote their products by sponsoring programs in financially strapped schools. The authors believe that parents must be taught the elements of good nutrition and to support overweight children in developing good eating and exercise habits. They also strongly believe that government intervention is required to mandate phys-ed classes and to provide sufficient funding to schools so that they won't sell and advertise junk food. A comprehensive and briskly written summary, this grounded account adds a welcome voice to the chorus. Agent, Barbara Moulton. (Jan.) Copyright 2004 Reed Business Information.

Library Journal

Nutritionist Tartamella and Elaine Herscher and Chris Woolston, editors at Consumer Health Interative (an online resource), report on a quiet yet fast-growing epidemic effecting children worldwide: obesity. Using patient vignettes and interviews with children's health professionals, the trio addresses several cultural and economic causes, including a more sedentary lifestyle brought on by the Internet and video games, parents working long hours, schools providing junk food-filled vending machines, and poverty. The authors also recognize the efforts of those who are fighting for children's health through innovative exercise programs, active parent and community involvement, and responsible school administration, which leaves readers with hope. Extensive notes, a bibliography, and an informative chapter on proper nutrition for newborns through teenagers are highlights. The authors encourage readers to become advocates for our children; their informative, engaging guide is suitable for all public libraries supporting health and wellness collections.-Rachel M. Minkin, Graduate Theological Union, Berkeley, CA Copyright 2005 Reed Business Information.

Table of Contents:

1	An epidemic for a new age	1
2	Fat city	23
3	Babes in calorie land	51
4	Schools - from sellouts to sanctuaries	77
5	The sedentary bunch	103
6	Obesity goes global	133
7	Parents : what helps, what hurts	155
8	A new deal for kids	187

Fat Is Not Your Fate or Masajes para tu bebe

Fat Is Not Your Fate: Outsmart Your Genes and Lose the Weight Forever

Author: Susan Mitchell

WHAT TYPE ARE YOU?

Do you constantly crave foods such as chocolate, overeat them, and feel out of control?

Does high blood pressure run in your family?

Do you have a strong family history of heart disease?

Do you have an apple -- instead of a pear-shaped body?

Do you find that food calms you down?

Do you suffer monthly from PMS bloat, have leftover pregnancy pounds, or a menopause tummy?

Take the Phenotype Quiz and learn how to manage your weight based on your individual gene type!

Fat Is Not Your Fate offers a groundbreaking, scientifically proven approach to weight loss -- one that allows you to follow a personalized nutrition plan tailored to your own genetic blueprint. Based on the latest research, this program includes:

• Personalized easy-to-follow menu plans for your gene type

• Strategies to control your weight triggers

• Easy, tasty recipes for your meal plan

• Your optimum caloric intake and fat-protein-carb balance

• Tips on exercise and activities to keep the weight off

...and other suggestions for achieving maximum weight loss, lowering your risk of disease, and satisfying your physical and emotional needs. If you're one of the millions of Americans trying to take and keep the pounds off, let Fat Is Not Your Fate be your first step toward a fit and healthy future.

Library Journal

If obesity is a genetic disease (researchers found an "obesity gene" in 1994), then the external factors that trigger those genes are crucial to keeping weight at healthy levels. This means that those with the obesity gene can keep them from being activated by eating right and exercising well. Drawing on research from the Human Genome Project, the nutritionist authors help readers identify their own particular genetic programing, or phenotype (addictitve, blood pressure, cardiovascular, diabetic, emotional, or hormonal) and provides eating plans tailored to each one. Although the book is heavy on scientific explanations, its recipes and healthy food lists are good, and it includes an outstanding portion-control system. Copyright 2005 Reed Business Information.

Table of Contents:

Contents

Foreword

Chapter 1: Outsmarting Your Genetic Legacy

Why a Phenotype-Based Diet? The Link Between Genetics and Weight

Chapter 2: Learn Your Phenotype and What Triggers Your Weight Gain

The Phenotype Assessment and the Weight Trigger Quiz

Chapter 3: The Road Map to Your Phenotype Diet

Tips on How to Use This Book

Chapter 4: The Phenotype A Diet

Outsmarting Addiction-Linked Weight Gain

Chapter 5: The Phenotype B Diet

Outsmarting High Blood Pressure-Linked Weight Gain

Chapter 6: The Phenotype C Diet

Outsmarting Cardiovascular Disease-Linked Weight Gain

Chapter 7: The Phenotype D Diet

Outsmarting Diabetes-Linked Weight Gain

Chapter 8: The Phenotype E Diet

Outsmarting Emotional Eating-Linked Weight Gain

Chapter 9: The Phenotype H Diet

Outsmarting Hormone-Linked Weight Gain

Appendix A: No-Prep Foods

Appendix B: Ready Remedies

Appendix C: Recipes

Appendix D: Antioxidant-Rich Foods

Appendix E: Fat Comparison

Appendix F: High-Fiber Foods

Appendix G: Caffeine Content in Various Beverages

Appendix H: Mercury Content in Fish and Seafood

Resources

References

Index

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Masajes para tu bebe

Author: Wendy Kavanagh

Masajes para tur bebe es un libro esencial para descubrir los beneficios del masaje infantil. Se ha demostrado que los bebes que reciben masajes son mas despiertos, ganan peso con mayor rapidez y duermen mas profundamente que los que no los reciben. Y puesto que el masaje tambien reduce el estres de los padres, estos seran mas sensibles a las necesidades del bebe. Este libro ayuda a los padres a: Aprender a estimular los puntos de reflexologia con detalladas tecnicas paso a paso, Aliviar los trastornos mas comunes del bebe, como colicos, denticion o catarros, Convertir los masajes en una herramienta de comunicacion.

Walking Fit or Everything Menopause

Walking Fit: Advice and Programs to Get Fit for Walking

Author: Rose Leach

Walking as a sport is on the rise, and everything beginners must know to get fit for walking is in this motivating and practical new guide. Every fitness consideration is covered: what shoes to wear, basic equipment, arm movements, stretching, warming up, cooling down, and power walking. There's how-to help for planning a route and keeping injury-free, as well as advice on safety, nutrition, and hydration. For those who want to take their walking to the next level, there are programs and tips on entering competitions. Take your first steps--fast or slow--to well-being and fitness right now!

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Everything Menopause

Author: Ramona Slupik

Menopause can be one of the most challenging phases of your life -- a time during which radical emotional and physical changes occur, ranging from mood swings to hot flashes. With all the conflicting information in the news -- and studies that continue to contradict one another -- where is the best place to turn for advice? The Everything Menopause Book, written by Dr. Ramona Slupik, one of the nation's leading gynecologists, is a reliable source of information that you can continually turn to for answers about hormone replacement therapy; physical dangers, such as osteoporosis; the best herbal and vitamin supplements; and exercises to relieve pain and lift spirits. The Everything Menopause Book offers you sensible, practical advice for staying healthy, happy, and sane during this important transition.

Type 2 Diabetes or Healing Yourself with Self Hypnosis

Type 2 Diabetes

Author: American Diabetes Association

The revised third edition includes the most recent information on how to create an effective plan for weight loss, exercise, and skin care; deal with work issues such as sick days; take medications safely and wisely; self-monitor blood sugar to maintain healthy levels; and more.

Table of Contents:

	Foreword
	Acknowledgments
1	Introduction to Type 2 Diabetes
	What is Diabetes?	2
	Who Gets Type 2 Diabetes?	3
	What Can You Do About Type 2 Diabetes?	6
	Why Does Diabetes Control Make Sense?	7
	How Can You Protect Your Family From Type 2 Diabetes?	8
	How Do You Live With Diabetes?	9
2	Finding the Best Care
	Your Diabetes Care Provider	12
	Your Health Care Team	14
	Diabetes Education Classes	20
	Hospital Stays	21
	Home Health Care	24
	Nursing Facilities	25
	Health Insurance	26
3	Your Diabetes Care Plan
	Healthy Eating	36
	Exercise	50
	Weight Loss	58
	Dental Care	61
	Skin Care	63
	Foot Care	66
	Sick Days	69
	Pregnancy	72
4	Medications and Monitoring
	Diabetes Pills	76
	Other Medications	81
	Insulin	82
	Self-Monitoring of Blood Glucose	89
	Low Blood Glucose	94
	High Blood Glucose	97
	Monitoring Done by Your Health Care Team	100
5	Diabetes Complications
	Blood Vessels	102
	Heart	103
	Brain	104
	Legs and Feet	105
	Eyes	105
	Kidneys	109
	Nerves	110
	Blood Pressure	114
	Blood Fats	115
6	Lifestyle
	Employment	120
	Travel	123
	Eating Out	126
	Alcohol, Drugs, and Tobacco	130
7	Maintaining Your Mental Health
	Denial	136
	Anger	137
	Depression	138
	Guilt	139
	Helplessness	140
	Self-Esteem	141
	Stress	144
	Your Support Network	147
	Resources	151
	Index	161

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Healing Yourself with Self-Hypnosis: Overcome Nervous Tension Pain Fatigue Insomnia Depression Addictive Behaviors

Author: Frank Samuel Caprio

Most people have habits they want to break, behaviors they want to change, or stresses they long to eliminate. Dr. Miller reveals how hypnosis can also be practiced by individuals as an easy, inexpensive way of improving their lives and healing common health problems such as weight loss, smoking cessation, substance abuse, sleep. sex, nervous disorders, fatigue, and other habits.

Lost Tai Chi Classics from the Late Ching Dynasty or Healing The Dying

Lost T'ai-Chi Classics from the Late Ch'ing Dynasty

Author: Douglas Wil

Douglas Wile translates and analyzes four collections of recently released nineteenth-century manuscripts on T'ai-chi ch'uan. These writings of Wu's older brothers Ch'eng-ch'ing and Ju-ch'ing, and his nephew Li I-yu, together with the transmissions of Yang Pan-hou, represent a significant addition to the seminal literature. The rich new texts allow us to make a fresh survey of longstanding issues in T'ai-chi history: the origins of the art; the authorship of the "classics"; the differences between Wu, Yang, and Li; and the roles of Chang San-feng, Wang Tsung-yueh, Chiang Fa, and the formerly missing link, Ch'ang Nai-chou. The original Chinese texts of the four new sets of classics have been appended for the convenience of Chinese readers and scholars.

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Healing The Dying

Author: Melody Olson

Whether you are a healthcare professional who cares for dying patients or a family member caring for a loved one who is approaching death, you will appreciate the information in the second edition of Healing the Dying. This practical, yet compassionate, guide explores ways caretakers can assist the dying person reach a sense of integration of self and life, claim his life as his own, and feel his death matters to someone. The author thoroughly discusses the needs of caretakers who are caring for the terminally ill and explores the relationship between death and society throughout history, how to comfort the dying individual and how to help families deal with the loss of a loved one. The book also includes goals for comfort in dying, pain management, spirituality, and care of the caregiver. Comprehensive in its scope, this book is a thoughtful look at what "to heal the dying" really means.
(Key Words: dying, healing, hospice, hospice care, grief counseling, bereavement, spirituality)

Shamans Mystics and Doctors or Touch

The Internet Book: Everything You Need to Know About Computer Networking and How the Internet Works

Author: Sudhir Kakar

Internet Book, The: Everything You Need to Know About Computer Networking and How the Internet Works, 4/e utilizes a non-technical perspective to explain the technology of how computers communicate, what the Internet is, how the Internet works, and what the Internet can do for people. This book works to fully connect readers to the “big picture” by presenting a solid overview of networking and the Internet, rather than burying them with details. Comer assumes no prior background in computer networking or the Internet. Introduces computer communication system concepts and technology, reviews the history of the Internet and its growth, describes basic Internet technology and capabilities, and describes services currently available on the Internet and how to use them. For anyone interested in learning how to navigate the Internet to its full potential.

Booknews

Provides an overview of the Internet and of networking technology and terminology for general readers with no technical background, explaining the evolution of the Internet, the analog to digital revolution, local and wide-area networks, wireless communication, TCP/IP software, and distributed computing. A section on Internet services offers instructions for using e-mail, BBSs, file transfer, and browsing and searching services. Lists newsgroups and services, and contains b&w diagrams and a glossary. Annotation c. Book News, Inc., Portland, OR (booknews.com)

Table of Contents:

	Preface
Ch. 1	The Internet Has Arrived	1
Ch. 2	Getting Started: Hands-On Experience	7
Ch. 3	Telephones Everywhere	15
Ch. 4	The World Was Once Analog	21
Ch. 5	The Once And Future Digital Network	31
Ch. 6	Basic Communication	37
Ch. 7	The Local Area Network Arrives	45
Ch. 8	Internet: The Early Years	55
Ch. 9	Two Decades Of incredible Growth	67
Ch. 10	The Global Internet	79
Ch. 11	A Global Information Infrastructure	87
Ch. 12	Packet Switching	95
Ch. 13	Internet: A Network Of Networks	103
Ch. 14	ISPs And Network Connections	111
Ch. 15	IP: Software To Create A Virtual Network	119
Ch. 16	TCP: Software For Reliable Communication	127
Ch. 17	Clients + Servers = Distributed Computing	133
Ch. 18	Names For Computers	139
Ch. 19	Why The Internet Works Well	149
Ch. 20	Electronic Mail	157
Ch. 21	Bulletin Board Service (Network News)	171
Ch. 22	Browsing The World Wide Web	185
Ch. 23	World Wide Web Documents (HTML)	207
Ch. 24	Advanced Web Technologies (Forms, Frames, Plugins, CGI, Java, JavaScript)	223
Ch. 25	Automated Web Search (Search Engines)	243
Ch. 26	Audio And Video Communication	257
Ch. 27	Faxes And Files (FTP)	269
Ch. 28	Remote Login And Remote Desktops (TELNET)	277
Ch. 29	Facilities For Secure Communication	287
Ch. 30	Electronic Commerce And Business	295
Ch. 31	The Global Digital Library	303
App. 1	Example Netnews Newsgroups	309
App. 2	Glossary Of Internet Terms	319
	Index	345

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Touch: Attachment and the Body

Author: Kate Whit

For over ten years The Bowlby Memorial Lecture has provided an opportunity for clinicians and researchers to present work at the leading edge in the field of Attachment Theory and its applications. This year's theme "Touch: Attachment and the Body" was particularly successful in bringing new thinking into these often misunderstood, complex areas of mental health.

Contributors include Anne Aiyegbusi, Sarah Benamer, Sarah Jack, Brett Kahr, Bernice Laschinger, Morwenna Opie, Susie Orbach, Margot Sunderland, Colwyn Trevarthen and Kate White

The Trans Fat Free Kitchen or Fatigue in Aviation

The Trans Fat Free Kitchen: Simple Recipes, Shopping Guides, Restaurant Tips

Author: Ronni Litz Julien

As of January 1st 2006 The Food and Drug Administration (FDA) began requiring food manufacturers to list trans fat (i. e. , trans fatty acids) on Nutrition lables. But companies can still emblazon their packaging with "Trans Fat Free" even if a food has trans fats in levels less than . 5 grams a serving. Confused? You're not alone. . Enter The Trans Fat Free Kitchen, a simple, practical book that gives you a real-world guide to avoiding trans fats.

A study in the Lancet proved that eating a mere 5 grams of trans fats a day increased women's rates of dying from a heart attack by 50 percent (5 grams of trans fat is found in one medium order of McDonald’s fries or one small donut!)

If you or someone you love wants to shed pounds and keep their heart healthy, there's good news: Eliminating or drastically reducing the amount of trans fat from your diet is the most effective thing you can do. The better news? Here's a simple guide to trans fat made simple.

You’ll learn:

• how to decipher food labels in a snap
• the fast way to ensure a food is healthy just because it’s trans fat free (many are not!)
• what brand names to buy, with an aisle-by-aisle shopping guide

PLUS:

• Healthy trans fat free meal plans for toddler and adults
• Fast and delicious trans fat free recipes for entertaining or everyday

Noted nutritionist and mom Ronni Litz Julien gives you the skinny (literally!) on everything you need to know to enjoy a trans fat free lifestyle (minus all the science you don’t have time to read).

Library Journal

As of January 1, 2006, the FDA requires that all product nutrition labels report the amount of trans fats they contain. These are solid fats created by adding hydrogen to liquid fats-a process called hydrogenation-and studies have linked their consumption to a higher risk of cardiovascular disease and death. Commonly found in many foods, particularly snacks, packaged cookies, crackers and breads, and fast foods, they can be difficult to avoid. This book comes to the rescue for all of those wanting to take action but who are daunted by fine print, tight schedules, or obscure ingredients. Julien, a practicing nutritionist, begins with an easy-to-understand lay reader's explanation of the roles played by fat, cholesterol, and trans fats in the diet before following with an extensive listing of popular brand name items that are trans-fat free and suggested menus and snacks for both adults and children. Recipes list calories and fat per serving and focus on easy-to-find, familiar ingredients. A nice range of items is included: Saut ed Snapper with Kiwi, Lasagna, Spinach Frittata, and Chocolate Amaretto Cheesecake Without Guilt. Recommended for all public libraries.-Courtney Greene, DePaul Univ. Lib., Chicago Copyright 2006 Reed Business Information.

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Fatigue in Aviation: A Guide to Staying Awake at the Stick

Author: John A A Caldwell

This overview of fatigue includes fatigue definitions, the measurement / assessment of fatigue, and the performance, mood, and safety problems associated with fatigue in the operational setting. The physiological bases of fatigue are discussed, so the reader understands that fatigue is a physiological phenomenon that is not "just a state of mind". Scientifically-valid countermeasures are discussed and data from a variety of sources are included to provide readers with a "toolbox" from which they can choose solutions to fatigue-related problems.

The book is of interest to aviation crews in both civilian and military sectors, managers as well as aviators, flight deck as well as maintenance crews. It aims to be 'user-friendly', although scientific information is included to help the reader understand why certain behaviours occur.

About the Author:
John A. Caldwell, Jr. and J. Lynn Caldwell, Consultants for Fatigue-Management in Military Aviation, Commercial/Civilian Air Operations, and Emergency Air-Ambulance Services

Life and Death Decisions or Understanding Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder

Life and Death Decisions: Psychological and Ethical Considerations in End-of-Life Care

Author: Phillip M Kleespies

Life and Death Decisions: Psychological and Ethical Considerations in End-of-Life Care offers mental health practioners invaluable information about the choices that people must make regarding how they will die, or how they will resist dying, and the ethical issues involved in making those choices.

Offering a presentation of the major moral, value-based, and ethical principles that guide end-of-life decision making, including autonomy, beneficence, mercy, and justice, Phillip M. Kleespies also reviews the crucial elements of informed consent, competence, and other issues that guide the American legal system's stance on this controversial debate. Life and Death Decisions articulates the role and functions that mental health practitioners - particularly psychologists - can fulfill as members of end-of-life interdisciplinary terms to help individuals interact more fully with their loved ones and make real decisions on a path toward increasing the probability of death with dignity.

Doody Review Services

Reviewer: Becky Stepp, BBA, MEd, BS, M, LMSW (Seton Medical Center)
Description: This is an insightful consideration of modern end-of-life issues.
Purpose: The book's author and psychologist, Phillip Kleespies, reflects on the choices that people have in regard to how they will die and the ways psychologists can help patients, families, healthcare professionals, and systems make those choices in humane and ethical ways.
Audience: Although the author admits readily that the book is written primarily with the psychologist in mind, it is indeed pertinent for other mental health practitioners, social workers, nurses, and physicians.
Features: The book covers the concepts of major dilemmas that confront the terminally ill in the modern era: ethical principles that guide the process of end-of-life decision making; self-determination in the process of dying; futile treatment and resource allocation and rationing.
Assessment: This book challenges psychologists as well as all healthcare professionals to assume a more active role in the care of people who are dying and the ethical issues surrounding end-of-life care.

Rating

2 Stars from Doody

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Understanding Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder

Author: L Susan Buttross

Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD) affects approximately five percent of American school-age children. Symptoms include extreme levels of hyperactivity, inattention, and disruptive behavior. Understanding Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder is a concise, clearly written overview of the condition's symptoms and the range of possible treatments. Chapters explain: How certain behavioral patterns can be misdiagnosed as ADHD, How early diagnosis and treatment of the condition are critical, How the various forms of the condition affect a child's psychology and socialization, How parents can help to address the condition effectively and supportively. Understanding Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder provides useful, up-to-date information on a condition that can be treated with early diagnosis and intervention. The book will prove useful to professionals and parents seeking a better understanding of childhood development.

About the Author:
L. Susan Buttross is professor of pediatrics and director of the Child Development Clinic at the University of Mississippi Medical Center

Table of Contents:

Acknowledgments     vii
Introduction     ix
"What Is Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder?     3
What Causes Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder?     18
Making the Diagnosis     32
Treatment     53
Creating the Right Environment     79
Searching for a Cure     98
Additional Resources     114
Index     123

Always in Style or The Phytogenic Hormone Solution

Always in Style

Author: Doris Pooser

A complete guide for those who want to create their best look. It covers style (not to be confused ith fashion), and describes how to make bodyline, wardrobe, color, hair and make-up work for you. Includes thirty-two pages demonstrating coordination of lipstick and blush with wardrobe.

Table of Contents:

Chapter 1: Style

Chapter 2: Your Body

Chapter 3: Your Clothing Chpater
4: Scale

Chapter 5: Fashion

Chapter 6: In Color

Chapter 7: About Color

Chapter 8: A Wardrobe Plan

Chapter 9: Hairstyles and Makeup

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The Phytogenic Hormone Solution: Restoring Your Delicate Balance with Compounded Natural Hormones

Author: Sandra McKenna CNM

The Phytogenic Hormone Solution is a must-read for women suffering from hormone-related PMS, infertility, irregular cycles, fatigue, weight gain, and symptoms of perimenopause and menopause such as insomnia, headaches, and hot flashes. While conventional hormone replacement therapy can mitigate some of these problems, it is associated with several serious health risks. Phytogenic hormones, extracted from plants and compounded in the lab to become bioidentical to human hormones, can be more effective than their synthetic counterparts and are free of the many side effects associated with conventional HRT.

The Phytogenic Hormone Solution explains:

• the differences between synthetic hormones and compounded phytogenic hormones

• symptoms and solutions for imbalances of estrogen, progesterone, DHEA, testosterone, and thyroid and adrenal hormones

• treatment for breast conditions, endometriosis, ovarian cysts, and uterine fibroids

• additional alternative health remedies

With a thorough resource directory of products and pharmacies, plus laboratories that perform hormone analyses for consumers and professionals, The Phytogenic Hormone Solution provides the most comprehensive, up-to-date information about this increasingly popular approach to women's health.

Author Biography: Saundra McKenna, C.N.M., has been in private practice since 1984 in New Mexico and Hawaii. She attended Johns Hopkins University, and graduated from the College of Santa Fe and the University of California at San Francisco Nurse-Midwifery Program. She lives in La Madera, New Mexico.

Complete and up to Date Carb Book or Pain Cure

Complete and up-to-Date Carb Book: A Guide to Carb, Calorie, Fiber, and Sugar Content

Author: Karen J Bellerson

Bestselling author Karen J. Bellerson now brings her comprehensive nutritional expertise to carbohydrates, creating a must-have resource for any health-conscious consumer.

T he Complete & Up-to-Date Carb Book is the next generation in carb management, providing a quick, comprehensive way for savvy dieters to take control of their food intake and smartly manage their health. By learning how to calculate their net carb intake, dieters will not fall prey to the popular fads in dieting today. Bellerson includes information on calories, fiber and sugar grams, and total carb numbers for brand-name and generic foods, fast foods, processed and prepared foods, as well as natural foods and snacks. In all, there are more than 20,000 entries ranging from A to Z.

The introductory material explains the glycemic index and how to use it, and the importance of fiber and sugars in calculating carbohydrate values. The strategies outlined here are easily compatible with The Zone, South Beach, and other balanced diet plans.

Author Biography: Karen J. Bellerson is a nutritional consultant and writer.

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Pain Cure: The Proven Medical Program That Helps End Your Chronic Pain

Author: Dharma Singh Khalsa

From the authors of Brain Longevity comes a groundbreaking book to help the80 million desperate Americans who suffer from chronic pain.

Library Journal

Khalsa (Brain Longevity, LJ 5/1/97), an integrative medicine specialist, is credited with developing "the first holistic pain management program in the southwestern United States," combining medication, nutrition, physical therapies, and mental and spiritual approaches. This book begins with an overview of the mechanism of pain and how it can initiate chronic pain or chronic pain syndrome, a difference the author explains. Next, Khalsa devotes a chapter to each aspect of his program. Additional chapters focus on specific painful conditions (arthritis, fibromyalgia, headache). The appendixes use line drawings to illustrate exercises involving meditation, yoga, breathing, and weight training. A short list of resources and recommended readings is included. Khalsa uses statistics and scientific studies liberally, but no references validate his statements. Individuals desperate to rid themselves of pain will find good information on combining traditional medical and alternative approaches, but references to "cures" and "spectacular results" may leave some skeptical. Recommended for public or consumer health libraries where there is a demand for alternative health titles.--Lisa McCormick, Jewish Hosp. Lib., Cincinnati Copyright 1999 Cahners Business Information.

What People Are Saying

Larry Dossey, M.D.
A valuable look at how pain specialists combine complementary and mainstream approaches....Highly recommended.
— Author of Healing Words, Prayer Is Good Medicine, and Be Careful What You Pray For

Richard S. Weiner, Ph.D.
Brings together ancient knowledge, modern science, and tested experience. More than about controlling pain, The Pain Cure is about replacing it with a healing lifestyle (Richard S. Weiner, Ph.D. is executive director, American Academy of Pain Management).

Magnificent Addiction Discovering Addiction as Gateway to Wellness or Vital Energy

Magnificent Addiction: Discovering Addiction as Gateway to Wellness

Author: Philip R Kavanaugh

This book will decisively change the way you see addictions and emotional disorders--forever. From the unique vantage point of a physician who has treated thousands of patients with emotional disorders, yet has undergone a major life-breakdown and healing himself, this revolutionary book takes all the assumptions that therapists have about treatment of emotional disorders and turns them upside down.

Our unhealthy addictions aren't bad, believes Dr. Kavanaugh, they are misguided attempts at solutions. So are emotional disorders. The same yearnings recur again and again--expressed as emotional crises or destructive addictions--because they're trying insistently to prod us to reconnect with our inner wellspring of creativity and spiritual fulfillment. The energy which fuels all of these is the same energy that furnishes our creative power. At the deepest level we are all addicted. It is not addiction that destroys our lives, he tells us, but what we become addicted to. Dr. Kavanaugh forcefully argues for passionate addiction to life!

This profoundly encouraging book offers a radical three-step program that has helped hundreds of people in addiction surrender to the guidance of their own spiritual source and achieve full and permanent recovery. Dr. Kavanaugh's work is destined to have a major impact on the whole way our society perceives and treats emotional disorders.

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Vital Energy: The 7 Keys to Invigorate Body, Mind, and Soul

Author: David Simon MD

The secret to vitality and happiness is within your grasp

"This book is a treasure trove of information. Vital energy is our most precious personal resource, and David Simon teaches us how to create it and maintain it."–Marianne Williamson, author of A Return to Love and Enchanted Love

"David Simon’s vast experience as a physician and healer is distilled into one of the best books on health ever written. I was thrilled to discover my own body type and how small, individually tailored changes in lifestyle can optimize energy, emotional balance, creativity, and health. Every person could benefit from his brilliant and simple program."–Joan Borysenko, Ph.D., author of Minding the Body, Mending the Mind and A Woman’s Journey to God

"This is a magnificently written book. . . .Vital Energy is a powerful, practical plan to reinvigorate your life at every level. Use your highlighter when you read it!"–Wayne Dyer, Ph.D., author of Manifest Your Destiny

"When you are ready, a teacher will appear–and this book can be your teacher."–Bernie Siegel, M.D., author of Love, Medicine, and Miracles

Are you overwhelmed by fatigue, lack of enthusiasm, and depression? Do you feel that something vitally important is missing from your life? Each of us has an inner treasury of energy and creativity, but many of us have lost the key. Filled with compassionate spiritual wisdom, down-to-earth health advice, and beautiful, insightful writing, Vital Energy gives you a proven, practical plan for tapping into your own reservoir of vitality through healing nutrition, healthy and loving emotions, a balance between mindfulwork and joyful play, and an appreciation for the sacred magic of life.

Library Journal

By filling out the numerous questionnaires contained in this book, readers can discover which of the seven basic mind-body types they are: earth, wind, fire, or some combination of these. However, Simon explains that we all embody the three basic principles to varying degrees, and he suggests that understanding how these forces interact and affect the mind-body connection can lead to increased vitality. Once medical conditions such as diabetes, thyroid disease, or anemia have been ruled out as causes for fatigue, we need to discover our "inner ocean of vital energy." Chapters instruct readers on how to, among other things, Seek Yourself, Clear Your Toxins, and Work with Meaning. Simon, medical director of the Chopra Center for Well Being and author of Return to Wholeness and The Wisdom of Healing, provides practical advice to help us understand that "we are composed of the same stuff that makes the world and [that] enables us to imbibe the energy we need to create balance and vitality in our lives." For large public libraries.--Jodith Janes, Cleveland Clinic Fdn. Copyright 1999 Cahners Business Information.

Table of Contents:

Vital Energy Key #1: Seek Your Self.
Vital Energy Key #2: Clear Your Toxins, Digest Your Past.
Vital Energy Key #3: Feed Your Body, Nourish Your Soul.
Vital Energy Key #4: Release Depleting Emotions, Cultivate Love.
Vital Energy Key #5: Move to Nature's Beat.
Vital Energy Key #6: Work with Meaning, Play with Passion.
Vital Energy Key #7: Celebrate the Magic of Being.
Postscript: Embracing Vital Energy.
Sources.
Vital Energy Enhancing Suggestions.
Recommended Audiotapes.
Index.

Preventions Complete Book of Walking or Qigong

Prevention's Complete Book of Walking: Everything You Need to Know to Walk Your Way to Better Health

Author: Maggie Spilner

"There are few people who have done more for walking, or who know more about walking, than Maggie Spilner.... This is truly a walking encyclopedia for the new millennium."--From the foreword by Elaine Ward, founder and director of the North American Racewalking Foundation

From the walking editor of America's number one healthy living magazine comes the definitive guide to America's number one fitness activity: walking.

Join Prevention's Maggie Spilner as she introduces you to the tools and techniques that can help you get more from your walking routine. You'll go farther and faster, with greater comfort and less risk of injury.

Prevention's Complete Book of Walking features:

*Three workout plans to help you walk off extra pounds (page 97) *Step-by-step instructions for finding perfect-fitting shoes (page 47) *Yoga poses that support an efficient, fluid stride (page 131) *A buyer's guide for choosing the best treadmill (page 60) *A complete program to train for a 5-K event (page 151)

Prevention's Complete Book of Walking also features the 6-week Dynamic Walking program developed by Suki Munsell, Ph.D. You'll learn to move your body with grace, control, and power, so you'll get even greater benefit from your walking routine.

Table of Contents:

	Acknowledgments	vi
	Foreword	vii
	Introduction	ix
	A Walker's Attitude	xi
Part 1	On the Road to Better Health
1.	Walking Is Powerful Medicine	3
2.	The Secret of a Healthy Heart	8
3.	The Best Defense against Diabetes	18
4.	A Surprising Rx for Arthritis	24
5.	Good News for Bad Backs	28
6.	A Step Ahead of Stress	35
7.	The Pioneering Pros of Walking	42
Part 2	Are You Ready to Walk?
8.	Shoes: The Facts about Fit	47
9.	Getting All Geared Up	56
10.	Finding the Best Place and the Best Time	65
11.	Pairing Up for Exercise Success	73
Part 3	Walk in any Weather
12.	Keep Your Cool in the Heat	81
13.	Winterize Your Walking Program	85
14.	Exercising with Allergies	91
Part 4	Walk Off Your Weight
15.	Pick Your Personal Shape-Up Plan	97
16.	What's the Speed for Slimming Down?	104
17.	Great Gadgets for Boosting Your Burn	109
18.	A Walker's Guide to Eating for Weight Loss	113
19.	They're Lean and Loving It	119
Part 5	Strength Training for Walkers
20.	A Routine for the Road	127
21.	A Yoga Program for Walkers	131
22.	Training for the Trails	139
23.	Pamper Yourself with a Personal Trainer	142
Part 6	Games Walkers Play
24.	8 Weeks to Your First 5-K	151
25.	Marathons: Teaming Up for 26.2	158
26.	Volkswalk: Everyone's a Winner	165
27.	Portland to Coast Relay: An Event like No Other	169
28.	Walking the Wanderwegs	172
29.	Presidential Walking Award: Hoofing It for Honors	176
Part 7	The Spirit in Walking
30.	Slow Down to the Speed of Walking	181
31.	Sky Walking: A New View of the World	184
32.	Labyrinth Walking: A Path to Inner Peace	187
33.	Welcome to Your Creative Zone	191
34.	Reconnect with the Natural World	195
35.	On Foot and on Faith: The Story of Peace Pilgrim	200
Part 8	Getting Started with Dynamic Walking
	Introduction	207
36.	A New Way of Walking	209
37.	6 Weeks to Dynamic Walking	214
38.	The Dynamic Body Exercises	240
39.	Your Dynamic Walking Routine	257
Part 9	Everything Else You Need to Know
40.	Common Questions about Walking	267
	Epilogue: What I Would Have Missed	277
	Prevention Walking Club	280
	Photo Credits	281
	Index	282

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Qigong: Essence of the Healing Dance

Author: Gari Garripoli

Qigong (pronounced "chee-gong") is an ancient Chinese health-care modality that has fascinated people throughout the millennia. Based on the fundamental principles of traditional Chinese medicine, Qigong is a system that teaches us to understand Qi, our bioelectric life force, and use it to heal ourselves and others. Qigong: Essence of the Healing Dance will give readers some of the basics of the outward "exercises" that are normally associated with the practice of Qigong, as well as detailing movements from such systems as Wuji Qigong, Bagua Xun Dao Gong and Shaolin Qigong. More than merely outlining these practices, this book will take readers on a journey of exploration into the essence of this fascinating, though little understood, healing practice.

Masters from around the world-such as the ninety-two-year-old Duan Zhi Liang of Beijing, Canadian healer Effie Poy Yew Chow and American Jerry Johnson-contribute their personal insights into the wonders of Qigong. People from various walks of life, all of whom have achieved healing as a result of practicing Qigong, share their powerful experiences. Author Garri Garripoli, himself a practitioner of Qigong for the past twenty years, renders the book fascinating yet easy-to-read. He expertly guides readers on this once-in-a-lifetime journey, inspiring them to look deeper into healing in order to discover how to move beyond the standards and limitations of Western medicine.

Qigong: Essence of the Healing Dance shows readers that we all carry within ourselves the ability to heal, and encourages them to tap into that innate gift and dance their own dance of life. Readers are sure to find thisbook fascinating, even life changing. It is a must-read for anyone intrigued by the mystique of ancient Eastern healing arts or seeking a daily practice that promotes and maintains full-body well-being.

1000 Top Tips for Moms Dads or 365 Yoga

1000 Top Tips for Moms & Dads: How to Keep Your Kids Healthy, Safe and Smiling

Author: Peggy Vanc

No two parents are alike—but there are certain basics every mom and dad should know: not only how to keep their kids safe, healthy, happy, and well-rounded, but also how to enjoy their growing up. These 1,000 tips pinpoint all the elements needed to make childhood rich and rewarding, and provide knowledge that otherwise would come only from years of experience. How can you make breastfeeding easier? What’s the best way to handle those toddler tantrums? How can you transform bedtime from a constant battle into a calm ritual? Packed with brilliant suggestions, and covering the child’s life from newborn to early teens, this guide will answer parents’ every question—along with many they probably never thought of asking!

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365 Yoga: Daily Meditations

Author: Julie Rappaport

An elegant and enlightening companion book for yoga practitioners.

This beautifully designed book invites readers to dis-cover the rich tradition of yoga through single pieces of wisdom-one for each day of the year. Filled with thought-provoking and inspiring quotations from the greatest yogic texts and yoga teachers throughout history, as well as invaluable instruction on specific poses, it is an essential resource and companion for anyone who practices yoga.

A celebration of the powerful ancient practice that is yoga, this book guides readers-day by day-through centuries of yogic philosophy. 365 Yoga infuses yoga practice with a deeper understanding of the intricate connection of mind, body, and spirit.

Author Biography: Julie Rappaport is a yoga teacher and writer.

Prayer for People Who Cant Sit Still or Innovative Interventions to Reduce Dementia Caregiver Distress

Prayer for People Who Can't Sit Still

Author: William Tenny Brittian

In Prayer for People Who Can't Sit Still, William Tenny-Brittian, an adult who has ADHD, goes back to ancient times and into the techno-generation to share ten types of kinesthetic prayer (prayer that involves the whole body and senses, not just your mind and mouth) that will appeal to even the most fidgety as they seek to connect with God.

Publishers Weekly

Pastor Tenny-Brittian admits that he is ADHD, a diagnosis he didn't at first believe but later came to accept. As his awareness of ADHD grew, so did his understanding of how it affected his prayer life. This longtime leader in the "house church" movement never could sit still for long, a defect that he imagined would preclude a great prayer life. Then he discovered the joy of kinesthetic prayer: prayer that involves touch, action or some kind of movement. His prayer life was transformed. Tenny-Brittian shares 10 kinesthetic prayers, from journaling prayers to dance prayers, from walking a labyrinth to walking the neighborhood. He describes musical and artistic prayer, and his chapter on technology-assisted prayer is especially relevant. While some of his prayer styles may seem strange to Christians (sensational prayer includes massage, acupressure and body memories), others, such as prayer beads, will strike a chord with many readers. Tenny-Brittian has tried all these prayer styles, benefiting from each. His experience, his breezy yet informative style and his sincere desire to help others make this book perfect for pastors, worship leaders, children's teachers and anyone who prays. Whether they are ADHD or not, Tenny-Brittian effectively persuades readers that kinesthetic prayer is a new way to experience communion with God. (Feb.) Copyright 2005 Reed Business Information.

Table of Contents:

Ch. 1	The joy of journaling	9
Ch. 2	I hope you dance	25
Ch. 3	Action prayer	37
Ch. 4	The labyrinth	51
Ch. 5	Prayer beads, daisy chains, & counting prayers	69
Ch. 6	Sensational prayer	85
Ch. 7	Prayer walking	99
Ch. 8	Artistic prayer	113
Ch. 9	Musical prayer	129
Ch. 10	Technology-assisted prayer	145
	Epilogue : parting thoughts	159

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Innovative Interventions To Reduce Dementia Caregiver Distress: A Clinical Guide

Author: David W Coon

Increasing evidence has demonstrated that caregivers of dementia victims are at risk for depression and other medical problems. In what ways can health care providers improve or maintain the well-being of dementia caregivers?

This volume provides an overview of emerging themes in dementia caregiving research and presents a broad array of practical strategies for reducing caregiver distress, including interventions for specific populations such as ethnic minority caregivers, male caregivers, and caregivers with diverse sexual orientations. Innovative approaches include the value of partnering with primary care physicians to improve quality of life for both patient and caregiver and the use of technological advances to help distressed caregivers.

A timely, cutting edge book written for clinicians of varying backgrounds who provide direct services to families of dementia victims.

Fashion Classics or The Complete Idiots Guide to Sensual Massage

Fashion Classics: From Carlyle to Barthes

Author: Michael Carter

With so much focus on contemporary theory, it is easy to forget that the serious analysis of clothing and fashion has a long history. In fact, they have been the subject of intense cultural debate since the nineteenth century. Fashion Classics provides an interpretative overview of the groundbreaking and often idiosyncratic writings of eight theorists whose work has profoundly influenced the conceptual and theoretical basis of our contemporary understanding of clothes and the fashion system.

Carter fully revives early ‘fashion theorists’ – some canonical and others less well known – and examines them in light of more recent work. From Carlyle’s fantastical character Professor Teufelsdrockh, through the first Freudian analysis of clothes by J.C. Flugel, the pioneering work of Spencer, Veblen, Simmel, Kroeber, Laver and finally Barthes’ monumental work on the modern fashion system, this book explores and explains the foundations of fashion theory. Not only does it provide an historical outline of Western conceptions of clothes and fashion, but it also highlights how ideas intermix and build on one another.

Carter’s lively narrative clearly shows that views on fashion have always been impassioned – perhaps most notably Carlyle’s notorious attack on Dandyism and Veblen’s suggestion that clothes should be made out of old newspaper. This book also makes sense of complex theory and is essential reading for anyone seeking an overview of the history of fashion theory.

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The Complete Idiot's Guide to Sensual Massage

Author: Helen Hodgson

Massages to relax, delight, and arouse...

Fully illustrated and easy to read, this guide to giving and receiving sensual massage-with discussions of healing, gratification, intimacy, and the use of oils and lotions-is the most comprehensive book on the subject available on the market.

About the Author:
Helen Hodgson was voted one of the best U.S. massage therapists by Allure. With over 20 years' experience, she is now in private practice in Beverly Hills, CA. She has been featured in leading magazines, including Health.

Dr. Patti Britton is a nationally board-certified clinical sexologist and sex coach; clinical fellow, American Academy of Clinical Sexologists; diplomate, American Board of Sexology; certified sex educator, American Association of Sex Educators, Counselors, and Therapists; faculty member, Institute for the Advanced Study of Human Sexuality; and president, Foundation for Scientific Study of Sexuality. A veteran TV and radio guest, she has been featured in national magazines and on such shows as Hard Copy, Ricki Lake, Good Day New York, and Montel.

Bodywise or Thai Massage

Bodywise: An Introduction to Hellerwork for Regaining Flexibility and Well-Being

Author: Joseph Heller

Bodywise is based on Joseph Heller's own brand of deep-tissue bodywork, which makes the connection between life issues and natural bodily alignment, and shows how to restore the body's natural balance. The book teaches readers how to regain control and become a full-time owner of their bodies. Part One explains the way the body works, in everyday life as well as in the structures of consciousness. Part Two takes the reader on a guided tour of the Hellerwork experience.

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Thai Massage: Sacred Body Work

Author: Ananda Apfelbaum

Thai Massage, Sacred Bodywork is a complete guide to an ancient practice that benefits body, mind, and spirit.

Interest in Thai massage has been growing rapidly. This is no surprise given its unique multifaceted approach to the body. Thai massage combines acupressure, stretching, reflexology, assisted yoga postures, herbal compresses, prayer and meditation. It benefits everyone, active or inactive, healthy or not. Sometimes called the "lazy man's yoga" it stretches and relaxes the muscles, increases the joints' range of motion, and balances energy flow throughout the body.

Thai Massage, Sacred Bodywork provides fully illustrated, step-by-step instructions which enable the reader to use this integrative and interactive therapy with a partner at home or with a client. The book explains the historical and philosophical background of Thai massage as well as its religious origins. Throughout the book, Ananda always reminds us of the deeper meaning of this sacred modality - compassion in action. A must for all those interested in the healing arts.

Table of Contents:

Part I	The Background
1.	Massage: Compassion in Action	3
2.	Massage: East and West	5
3.	Thai Massage: A Unique Style	8
4.	The Historical Roots of Thai Massage	19
5.	The Philosophical Foundations of Thai Massage	31
6.	Emotions and the Body	50
Part II	The Practice
7.	Body Mechanics Used in Thai Massage	55
8.	The Session: Preparation, Effects, and Closure	62
9.	The Traditional Sequence: The Supine Position	73
10.	The Traditional Sequence: The Side-Lying Position	148
11.	The Traditional Sequence: The Prone Position	186
12.	The Traditional Sequence: The Inverted Position	212
13.	The Traditional Sequence: The Seated Position	226
Appendix	Pichest Boonthumme, Thailand's Master Masseur	249
	Notes	252
	Glossary	254
	Bibliography	256
	Credits	258
	Resources	259
	Brief Biographies	263
	About the Author: My Story	265
	Acknowledgments	269

100 Questions and Answers About Gastrointestinal Stromal Tumor or Bible Cure

100 Questions and Answers About Gastrointestinal Stromal Tumor (GIST)

Author: Ronald DeMatteo

The only text to provide the doctor's and patient's views, this book gives you authoritative, practical answers to your questions about treatment options, post-treatment quality of life, sources of support, and much more.

Look this: Savoring the Wild or Quick and Easy Low Carb Recipes

Bible Cure

Author: Reginald B Cherry

• What does the Bible say about carbohydrates and fat?

• Is there a way to avoid infectious diseases?

• What Bible foods can help lengthen your life?

• What are God's nutritional laws?

• Which herbs and vitamins should you take?

• How should you pray for your healing?

The Bible Cure has the answers to these and other questions.

Within the ancient texts of the Bible are passages that provide hidden health clues to help rid people of almost every major disease. These findings have been validated by both scientific and medical research-a truth that amazes scientists and physicians alike.

In his private practice, renowned physician Reginald Cherry, M.D., has seen The Bible Cure miraculously heal people with allergies, high blood pressure, diabetes, fatigue, genetic defects, arthritis, even heart disease and cancer. In this ground-breaking book, he deciphers passages from ancient Greek, Aramaic, and Hebrew Bibles, explaining how these sacred texts anticipate many of the same findings of today's cutting-edge medical research. Filled with powerful testimonies and sage advice, The Bible Cure will empower you with the Bible's wisdom about nutrition and health while building your faith in a God who heals.

Carpal Tunnel Helpbook or Moms Ok She Just Forgets

Carpal Tunnel Helpbook: Self Healing Alternatives for Carpal Tunnel and Other Repetitive Strain Injuries

Author: Scott M Fried

There are more than 500,000 carpal tunnel surgeries done annually in the United States but approximately 30 percent of these patients will be no better as a result. The truth is, most physicians are too quick to consider surgery as the first line of defense against carpal tunnel and other repetitive-strain injuries. In this comprehensive guide to recognizing and treating these debilitating conditions, Dr. Scott Fried takes a strong position against surgery and offers self-healing alternatives that have better results. From understanding the signs and symptoms at an early stage to modifying work and lifestyle; from proven alternative therapies and helpful medications to nutrition and exercise, The Carpal Tunnel Helpbook provides authoritative advice and practical, up-to-date information to spare many patients the ordeal of surgery to treat their injuries.

CIO Canada

Fried... lays out your options... methods that oftentimes prove more successful than surgery.

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Mom's Ok, She Just Forgets: The Alzheimer's Journey from Denial to Acceptance

Author: Evelyn McLay

Foreword by Barry Gordon, M.D., Ph.D., Johns Hopkins Medical Institutions

"Mom's OK, she just forgets."

"Dad only drives to the grocery store."

"A support group? I don't need one."

"My husband is not ready for day care."

"Nursing home placement? Never!"

These and similar expressions of denial are often heard in families struggling with the difficult challenges of Alzheimer's or dementia in a loved one. Denial may seem to be an acceptable coping mechanism when faced with a disease that has no cure. But in fact the failure to accept reality can work against the welfare of the person suffering from a disease that causes dementia, making a bad situation worse for the whole family.

In this reassuring and very helpful handbook for families, experienced caregivers Evelyn D. McLay and Ellen P. Young suggest various behaviors, tools, and techniques for moving beyond denial. Real people who have faced the many problems brought about by Alzheimer's speak out, with hope, from these pages. They share their journeys from denial to loving action and an improved attitude that helps them deal with their personal plights.

Separate chapters address the issues of caregiver burnout, developing communication skills, challenging behaviors that "push your buttons," when to remove driving privileges, day care for the elderly, deciding on long-term care, and the need for acceptance.

Without minimizing the daunting challenges of Alzheimer's and dementia, the authors stress the importance of remaining positive and appreciating the moment while acting in the best interests of loved ones.

What People Are Saying

Mary Faith Ferretto
"This book is a beautifully and sensitively written guide to caregivers who are coping with the painful journey of a loved one's dementia. Ms. McLay and Ms. Young document the emotional twists and turns of a difficult job, and take the reader by the hand at every turn. The authors touch upon the many scenarios that families experience, from total denial to total acceptance and teamwork. Every family will find its own unique experience in this book along with tips for coping. The reader is not alone -- this book is the next best thing to a caregiver support group. These ladies have walked the walk with their respective loved ones, and can talk the talk. They have experienced the trials and learned how to survive with excellent coping skills and a sense of humor.

"I highly recommend this book to anyone facing the challenges of a loved one's dementia!"
—LCSW-C, C-ASWCM Geriatric Care Manager and Director, Keswick At Home, geriatric care management program.

Table of Contents:

Contents

Acknowledgments................................................................................................13
Forewords......................................................................................................15
Introduction...................................................................................................19
Chapter One "We Peel the Onion" Layers of Denial...............................................................25
What Is Denial?................................................................................................25
Denial as a Response to AD.....................................................................................26
Denial Entraps Us..............................................................................................27
Alzheimer's: "The Hidden Disease"..............................................................................28
The Refrain of Denial Rings as a Loud Lament...................................................................29
Out of Denial and into Anger...................................................................................31
Chapter Two "We Define the Monster" Alzheimer's Disease........................................................35
Defining Dementia; Defining Alzheimer's........................................................................37
Reversible Causes of Dementia..................................................................................37
Irreversible Causes of Dementia................................................................................38
The FourAs....................................................................................................39
The Warning Signs of Alzheimer's Disease.......................................................................40
Examples of Dementia Symptoms Caused by Reversible Conditions..................................................42
Getting a Diagnosis............................................................................................45
Denial Steps into the Picture..................................................................................46
Answering the Denial Arguments.................................................................................47
To Tell or Not to Tell?........................................................................................51
Chapter Three "Mom's OK, She Just Forgets" Denial and the Family Unit..........................................53
The "Family" and Dementia......................................................................................53
Scenario One: A Success Story..................................................................................55
Scenario Two: A Universal Story................................................................................56
Scenario Three: Early-onset AD.................................................................................58
Scenario Four: Mom and Dad in Denial...........................................................................59
The Importance of Planning.....................................................................................64
Chapter Four "I Can't Take Care of You unless I Take Care of Myself" Caring for the Caregiver-Part I................................................................................67
Getting Professional Help......................................................................................67
The Family Network: Positive Support (or the Lack Thereof).....................................................68
Friends and Neighbors..........................................................................................74
Tips for Fostering Good Relations with Your Friends............................................................75
Gain Knowledge to Understand the Disease.......................................................................75
Amnesia........................................................................................................76
Aphasia........................................................................................................76
Agnosia........................................................................................................76
Apraxia........................................................................................................77
Support Groups.................................................................................................77
The Support Group and Role Reversal............................................................................78
The Support Group and Role Addition............................................................................79
Respite Opportunities..........................................................................................79
Chapter Five "Honey, Please Hand Me the Broom" Developing Communication Skills.................................85
Realization of Language Loss Can Be Shocking...................................................................85
A Coin with Two Sides..........................................................................................87
Passive Participation..........................................................................................88
Responding to the Non Sequitur.................................................................................89
The Other Side of the Coin.....................................................................................90
Tips for Improving Communications..............................................................................91
Understanding Anger............................................................................................92
Another Cause of Angry Behavior................................................................................93
Unresolved Anger...............................................................................................94
Chapter Six "She's Just Pushing My Buttons" Challenging Behaviors..............................................97
Inconsistent Behaviors.........................................................................................97
The Need for One-step Directions...............................................................................98
Processing Auditory Stimuli....................................................................................99
Denial Prevents Understanding..................................................................................100
A Powerful Prescription for Sane Caregiving: Patience, Perspective, Humor......................................101
Does It Really Matter?.........................................................................................102
Never Argue....................................................................................................104
Rearranging Reality............................................................................................106
Never Say No...................................................................................................108
Introduce Humor................................................................................................110
Chapter Seven "Dad's a Danger to Himself and Others" The Driving Dilemma.......................................111
The Love Affair with Our Car...................................................................................111
The Familiar Voice of Denial...................................................................................112
A Careful Look at Reality......................................................................................113
Unsafe Behaviors Consistent with Dementia......................................................................114
Possible Consequences of Unsafe Driving........................................................................114
A Family Gathering to Agree on Specific Actions................................................................115
How to Implement the Action Plan...............................................................................116
Gradual Weaning-Plant the Idea Early...........................................................................116
Assessing Driving Ability......................................................................................117
It Is Time to Stop-What Do We Do Now?..........................................................................118
Remove the Car and License.....................................................................................119
Disable the Car................................................................................................119
Ask the Doctor for Help........................................................................................120
The State Motor Vehicle Administration.........................................................................120
About Those Car Keys!..........................................................................................120
A Brief Review.................................................................................................121
Chapter Eight "The Lifesaver for Both Caregiver and Loved One" The Daycare Decision............................123
The Positive Value of Daycare..................................................................................123
Answering the Denial Excuses...................................................................................124
How to Move Out of Denial and into Action......................................................................126
What to Look for in an Adult Daycare Facility..................................................................130
Physical Appearance............................................................................................130
Staff..........................................................................................................130
Activity Program...............................................................................................131
Nutrition......................................................................................................131
Transportation.................................................................................................131
Cost...........................................................................................................131
Hours..........................................................................................................131
Clientele......................................................................................................132
Additional Services............................................................................................132
Daycare Keeps Nancy at Home....................................................................................133
Chapter Nine "We Examine Our Attitude toward Alzheimer's" Caring for the Caregiver-Part II.....................135
Ways to Deal with the Changes Alzheimer's Brings...............................................................135
The Three Do's.................................................................................................136
Alleviating the Holiday Blues..................................................................................137
Commercials Depicting the Ideal................................................................................137
Additional Tasks...............................................................................................138
Memories of Holidays Past......................................................................................138
Changes in Routines............................................................................................138
Visitors.......................................................................................................138
Gifts..........................................................................................................139
Christmas Cooking..............................................................................................139
Decorations....................................................................................................139
Cards..........................................................................................................139
Visits.........................................................................................................139
Holiday Dinner.................................................................................................140
Changing the Fourth of July Celebration........................................................................141
Attitude Adjustment............................................................................................142
Taking Care of the Caregiver...................................................................................144
Chapter Ten "I Only Promised because She Made Me" The Long-term Care Decision..................................147
Is It Time?....................................................................................................149
Multiple and Diverse Residential Healthcare Settings...........................................................154
Board and Care/Adult Boarding Homes/Adult Foster Homes or Group Homes..........................................154
Assisted Living Facilities.....................................................................................154
Continuing Care Communities/Retirement Communities/Life Care Facilities........................................156
Long-term Care Facilities/ Nursing Homes/Skilled Nursing Facilities/Healthcare Centers.........................158
Questions to Ask When Visiting a Nursing Facility..............................................................160
Importance of Advance Planning.................................................................................163
Twenty-four-hour Professional Care at Home.....................................................................164
Hospital Care..................................................................................................165
Positive Aspects of Assisted Living or Nursing Center Placement................................................167
Chapter Eleven "We Reach Acceptance" With Love, Tears, and Humor...............................................169
Two Different Kinds of Acceptance..............................................................................170
Ingredients of Healthy Acceptance..............................................................................170
Our Loved Ones Work through Their Acceptance...................................................................172
Accessing Mirth................................................................................................173
Gradual Development of Healthy Acceptance......................................................................174
Appendix.......................................................................................................175
Suggested Reading..............................................................................................181