A London researcher was the first to assert that the combination measles-mumps-rubella vaccine known as MMR caused autism in children. Following this "discovery," a handful of parents declared that a mercury-containing preservative in several vaccines was responsible for the disease. If mercury caused autism, they reasoned, eliminating it from a ...
This new Third Edition provides a comprehensive overview of the etiology and development of stuttering and details appropriate approaches to accurate assessment and treatment. There is a new chapter on related fluency disorders that discusses evaluation and treatment of stuttering associated with neurological disease or trauma, psychological ...
If you have heart disease, arthritis or cancer, you have probably got calcification - one of the most widespread harmful conditions in existence, and found with diseases like osteoporosis and Alzheimers. Doctors have long known that something in our body misuses calcium to make us sick; they just haven't known why, or how to treat it. Until now. ...
Presents evidence supporting the authors' theory that bras suppress the lymphatic system, causing toxins to accumulate in the tissues of the breasts, leading to a variety of health problems.
From the Foreword: [An] astounding book . . . put simply, there is no doubt that autoimmune diseases are on the rise and increasing environmental exposures of toxins and chemicals is fueling this rise.--Dr. Douglas Kerr, Director, Johns Hopkins Transverse Myelitis Center.
Dr. Carl Pfeiffer's extensive program of research into the causes and treatment of mental illness found that many psychological problems can be traced to biochemical imbalances in the body. He achieved unprecedented success in treating a wide range of mental problems by adjusting diet and providing specific nutritional supplements for those ...
Dr. Johnson reports on discoveries about how fructose impacts the body--and directly connects the American obesity epidemic to a frightening escalation in fructose consumption. He shows how to cut back on the sweetener by making effective substitutions and, in the process, shed excess weight.
Beginning at the scene of a cannibal feast in New Guinea that spread a fatal illness to all who participated, this book follows the trail of a group of related human and animal diseases spreading around the world. Collectively they have come to be called prion diseases, the best-known being mad-cow disease, and already it is believed by some in ...
A health writer addresses the little-known syndrome that lies behind many diseases, such as heart disease, obesity, asthma, etc. Over time, low-grade inflammation can be harmful to our health. Challem describes the connection between inflammation and disease, and offers a plan to fight inflammation through proper nutrition. He offers diet plans ...
This book reveals the hidden connection between many of the diseases of aging - inflammation - and presents a complete program for maintaining good health. It also: explains the cutting-edge research that reveals inflammation as the culprit behind many diseases related to aging, including heart disease, osteoporosis, Alzheimer's Disease, and even ...
In the midst of a worldwide epidemic of autism, ADD, and ADHD, this book is a message of hope to parents embarking on the challenging journey of finding proper medical care for their Autism Spectrum Disorder children. Genetic susceptibility activated by "triggers" such as pesticides and heavy metals in vaccines can lead to immune system impairment ...
In this text, nutritionist and health writer Ann Louise Gittleman presents a picture of the symptoms of copper overload and its companion imbalance, zinc deficiency. Copper overload results in poor adrenal gland function and can cause fatigue as well as many other symptoms, from anxiety to premenstrual syndrome to immune system disorders. Although ...
This far-reaching work from renowned scientist-practitioner Russell A. Barkley provides a radical shift of perspective on ADHD. The volume synthesizes neuropsychological research and theory on the executive functions, illuminating how normally functioning individuals are able to bring behavior under the control of time and orient their actions ...
One of our bestsellers, "Children with Disabilities" is a fully illustrated, comprehensive disability resource. It covers developmental, clinical, educational, family, and intervention issues for children. The first edition of this volume was published more than 25 years ago, and subsequent editions have steadily grown in comprehensiveness and ...
In this accessible work, a cancer researcher explains the mysteries of cellular function and dysfunction, focusing on the relationship between genes and individual cells.
Provides a broad overview of developmental disabilities for future practitioners, educators, healthcare personnel, parents, and other lay people. Written in a manner accessible to all, this text presents a coherent picture of developmental disabilities by focusing on etiology (causes and risk factors), clinical phenomena, social factors, service ...
Now in a revised and expanded third edition, this widely adopted text offers a balanced review of major contemporary perspectives on substance abuse and addiction. Its thoroughly updated chapters address disease models; psychoanalytic, conditioning, cognitive, and family systems formulations; and social and cultural foundations. The two new ...
According to the findings of researcher and author Theron Randolph, a key factor in much of human allergic suffering is an overly repetitive diet. People tend to eat what they like?a lot, and gradually they may feel sick when they stop, which is a sign of allergy and addiction. Randolph points out that the long term effects of an addiction to a ...
The amazing breakthrough that helps you lose up to three pounds a week. Based on the highly respected and scientifically verified ALCAT program, YOUR HIDDEN FOOD ALLERGIES ARE MAKING YOU FAT explains how to identify your food allergies and shows how you can change your diet based on your food intolerances. This is a scientifically proven program.
Textbook on disabilities and their treatments. For students and practitioners in physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech-language pathology, psychologists, and physicians.
Eminent biologist Ewald challenges conventional medical thought with the thesis that germs, more than our genes, cause the most important maladies of our time, including heart attacks, strokes, Alzheimer's, schizophrenia, and cancers.
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