From a world-renowned neurologist: the first book to feature a scientifically substantiated program for the only treatment for Alzheimeras: prevention. Alzheimeras is pandemic among older adults worldwide, and as baby boomers age it promises to be the Great American Epidemic of the twenty-first century. Unlike other books in the category, which ...
f to people who frequently lose control of their tempers, as well as to their families and friends. The bestselling author of Letting Go of Shame divides his guide into two main sections--the first on understanding the problem, the second on taking action.
This is the definitive source book for stress and anxiety sufferers who are serious about controlling stress and overcoming its paralyzing results. A long list of methods includes a stress-control diary, five different types of relaxation, directions for self-hypnosis, homemade relaxation tapes, and worry control. This book covers the subject from ...
From the author of "The Defiant Child" comes the first book to connect explosive behavior--when kids go from Jekyll to Hyde and back in the blink of an eye--with its underlying causes.
Peter Levine's work in trauma is grounded in medical biophysics, psychophysiology and psychology, as well as his own innovative research into the instinctual behaviour of wild animals. Over the past 35 years, he has developed and refined a method called Somatic Experiencing (SE), which provides the foundation for this guide to dealing with trauma ...
"Understanding Patient Safety" is the essential book for anyone trying to learn the key clinical, organizational, and systems issues in patient safety. Written in a lively, accessible style by one of the world's leaders in the field of medical mistakes (and a bestselling author), it is brimming with remarkable cases and analyzes, as well as up-to ...
One of the most recognized and respected texts in rehabilitation for nearly two decades, "Patient Practitioner Interaction: An Experiential Manual for Developing the Art of Health Care" has been updated into a substantial fourth edition that includes the latest information on the relationship between the patient and the practitioner. Dr. Carol ...
'Why Love Matters' explains why love is essential to brain development in the early years of life, particularly to the development of our social and emotional brain systems, and presents the startling discoveries that provide the answers to how our emotional lives work.
Access the latest research and applications to build effective prevention and rehabilitation programs for your patients or clients with "Low Back Disorders: Evidence-Based Prevention and Rehabilitation, Second Edition". Internationally recognized low back specialist Stuart McGill presents original research to quantify the forces that specific ...
A classic in the field of cardiac nursing, this well-recognized text and clinical reference has earned the reputation as 'The Red Reference Book' for nurses caring for patients who have cardiac disease. Revised and updated, this edition reflects the latest procedures and techniques in cardiac nursing. This book incorporates the nursing process and ...
Thoroughly revised and updated, the second edition of this important clinical resource and text reflects two decades' worth of advances in research and practice. Provided is an empirically supported framework for helping people with addictive behaviour problems develop the skills to maintain their treatment goals - even in high-risk situations - ...
Geared specifically to short courses in blood collection, this concise full-color text teaches the skills necessary to obtain blood specimens effectively and safely, in accordance with Clinical and Laboratory Standards Institute (formerly NCCLS) and Occupational Safety and Health Administration guidelines. The book presents step-by-step procedure ...
The authors of this comprehensive guide bring together the expertise of an eight-person team of medical doctors, psychologists, educators, and therapists--specialists in all areas of chronic pain management.
A leading expert in the field of prostate health shows men how to markedly reduce their risk not only of prostate cancer but also enlarged prostate and prostatitis with the latest breakthroughs from traditional and alternative medicine.
This new educational and clinical reference provides a comprehensive discussion of general medical conditions and associated pathologies confronting athletes, coaches, and athletic trainers of all levels. Featuring NATA Educational Competencies, it covers evaluation techniques and equipment, pharmacological principles, complete coverage of all ...
Controlling the spread of disease agents and maintaining office safety are two of the most rapidly expanding areas within and among all dental health-care professions. The book provides basic concepts, specific step-by-step procedures and the current regulatory mandates related to infection control and the management of hazardous materials for the ...
For a quarter of a century, the Whitaker Wellness Institute in Newport Beach, CA, has provided alternative support for people wishing to undo the damage of heart disease without the use of surgery or drug therapy. Founder Julian Whitaker authored this comprehensive guide to the prevention and treatment of cardiac problems, following the principles ...
Fat isn't the problem. Dieting is the problem. A society that rejects anyone whose body shape or size doesn't match an impossible ideal is the problem. A medical establishment that equates "thin" with "healthy" is the problem. "Health at Every Size: The Surprising Truth About Your Weight" by Linda Bacon, PhD, presents a well-researched, healthy ...
Pharmacology: Connections to Nursing Practice recognizes that pharmacology is not an academic discipline to be learned for its own sake, but a critical tool to prevent disease and promote healing of illness. This connection to patients, their assessment, diagnoses, and interventions, supports basic nursing practice. Like other core nursing ...
Two experts from the VA National Center for PTSD provide an essential resource for service members, their spouses, families, and communities, sharing what troops really experience during deployment and back home. Pinpointing the most common after-effects of war and offering strategies for troop reintegration to daily life, Drs. Friedman and ...
A Proven Plan to Prevent Painful Kidney Stones At last! Whether you are a chronic kidney stone sufferer or at risk of developing stones, this practical, comprehensive guide will help you take charge of your health and eliminate this painful disease from your life forever. Written by a team of experts in the field, No More Kidney Stones includes ...
Your prescription for mastering dosage calculations Need to learn how to calculate dosages with precision but find yourself looking for some anesthesia instead? Here's your remedy! Dosage Calculations Demystified makes this complex topic easy to absorb. Written by a graduate nurse, instructor, and bestselling author, Dosage Calculations ...
For all phases of a Dental Hygiene program, as well as Dental Assistant and general Dentistry courses. The sixth edition of this popular text reflects an increased emphasis on nutrition, school-based dental health clinics (SBHC), and health promotion. It focuses primarily on the clinical application of primary preventive dentistry procedures to ...
This insightful book is for anyone caught up in the fast lane of life but doesn't know how to live any differently. Through real-life stories and practical exercises, "Stop Living Life Like an Emergency" shows readers how to slow down, simplify, and appreciate life.
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