Focusing on Attention Deficit Disorder (ADD) as a life-long neurological problem that affects adults as well as children, this definitive book describes the various forms ADD takes, how professionals distinguish ADD patterns from "unacceptable" behavior, and how medication and behavior modification techniques can balance its negative and positive ...
In a breakthrough study, a neuro-psychiatrist offers a variety of suggestions--from cognitive exercises to dietary changes--aimed at those who suffer from neurological imbalances such as depression, anxiety, and other frontal lobe problems.
This text by the beloved British author considers essential themes of Christianity, across all denominations. The volume combines three books--"The Case for Christianity", "Christian Behaviour", and "Beyond Personality"--which resulted from a series of radio broadcasts that Lewis conducted in England in the 1940s.
In this guide to self-healing, Egoscue, a celebrity physiologist, shares his expertise in step-by-step methods for natural relief of pain throughout the body. Egoscue's approach focuses on anatomy, alignment, and exercises involving motion. Organized by body part for easy reference, this illustrated resource includes advice for relieving sore ...
In this reassuring guide, author Iovine, who has delivered four babies herself, gives first-time mothers-to-be the lowdown on pregnancy and childbirth. Her sassy, straightforward advice covers a variety of topics, including sex during pregnancy, the toll that baby-making takes on a woman's body, and common fears about motherhood.
Here is a reissue of the runaway bestseller that shows patients how to influence their own recovery, including a new introduction by the author. Dr. Siegel proves that love heals and miracles happen every day. 48 weeks on the New York Times bestseller list in hardcover (78 weeks in paperback).
Diabetes is all about sugar. And for the millions of people worldwide who live with one of the two forms of the disease, diabetes also is all about understanding causes, symptoms, treatments, and the importance of diet and exercise. Among medical conditions, few diseases have been shown to affect every part of the person. Diabetes claims that ...
Scientist Dr Carl Sagan argues that modern tales of the paranormal, such as alien abduction stories, are in fact simply a modern version of fairy tales and only exist in the mind, and asserts that these accounts come from a potentially hazardous lack of scientific thought and knowledge, a situation which he feels should be remedied.
Macaulay's enormously popular THE WAY THINGS WORK explains how a variety of mechanical items function through extremely detailed illustrations and helpful text. This updated version includes over 70 pages of new information. Color illustrations accompany the text.
A treasured parent resource since its publication, Taking Charge of ADHD has now been revised and updated to incorporate the most current information on ADHD and its treatment. From internationally renowned ADHD expert Russell A. Barkley, the book empowers parents by arming them with the up-to-date knowledge, expert guidance, and confidence they ...
William G. Crook, M.D., already had decades of experience as a pediatrician when he determined that many of his patients' disorders were caused by yeast. These included, but were not limited to, headaches, depression, hypoglycemia, and PMS. Dr. Crook explains how yeast can cause a plethora of physical complaints, and what can be done to overcome ...
This guide draws on the authors' experience as clinicians and teachers of cognitive therapy to help clients successfully understand and improve their moods, alter their behaviour, and enhance their relationships. Illustrated with case examples, the book presents the skills for identifying problems, setting goals, and achieving the desired changes.
Sugar feeds Cancer: diet and supplements can starve tumours; and nutrition makes chemo and radiation more toxic to the tumour while protecting the patient. Nutrition changes underlying causes of cancer, improving outcome for cancer patients regardless of other therapies. The book was developed after working with over 500 cancer patients and ...
The Birthing From Within approach prepares a mother for birthing from within. She needs insight about what labour and birth will be like from her perspective, and preparation to be in labour and give birth as a mother, not as a trained para-professional.
Drawing on his clinical experience Dr Bernie Siegel shows how, by reaching out to others, people can alleviate stress and release the body's healing mechanism. He shows that when apparently terminal patients take control of their illness they can change, enrich and sometimes prolong their lives.
In the tradition of the works of Oliver Sacks, this fascinating journey into the deep architecture of the mind introduces readers to a range of patients suffering from strange neurological afflictions, explains how Dr. Ramachandran's evaluations reveal what actually occurs in the brain, and explores what these findings reveal about dreams, ...
Containing the complete text on baby's first year from "Caring for Your Baby and Young Child: Birth to Age 5", the guide that pediatricians most recommend, here is sound advice on everything from childbirth to breastfeeding to safety--plus a health encyclopedia covering injuries, illnesses, and disabilities. Parents will find a month-by-month ...
Dr. Robert Mendelsohn, renowned pediatrician and author advises parents on home treatment and diagnosis of colds and flus, childhood illnesses, vision and hearing problems, allergies, and more. PLUS, a complete section on picking the right doctor for your child, step-by-step instructions for knowing when to call a doctor, and much more.
This book provides parents with easy-to-understand explanations of how a child's brain develops from conception to age five, and also demonstrates ways that parents can help their children "grow better brains."
Certified Lamaze instructor and activist Henci Goer brings women the carefully researched facts they'll want to have--the complete rundown on modern pregnancy and childbirth.
'If you seek to be more proactive and involved in your health care decisions, this well-written, understandable book is an important place to begin the process' - Doug Wilmore, M.D., and Judith Shabert, M.D., R.D., M.P.H. Not only is faulty digestion directly responsible for a large number of gastrointestinal disorders, it can be indirectly ...
Dr. Walsh has prepared an all-purpose reference book for understanding and surviving prostate cancer. Walsh, a urologist at Johns Hopkins University, discusses prevention, diagnosis, treatment, and the nature of the disease itself.
A pioneering gynecologist and antiaging specialist with a successful Beverly Hills practice, Dr Uzzi Reiss show the way for women who want to turn back the effects of time through natural hormone therapy, but who wonder: is is safe? Does it work? Is hormone therapy right for me? Regardless of your age, the depletion of female hormones is sometimes ...
In this diabetic's guide to reducing drug dependencies, leading health expert Dr. Julian M. Whitaker offers a high-fiber, high-carbohydrate, and low-fat diet-for-life that may improve health. He provides tips for grocery shopping and over 100 appealing recipes for entrees, condiments, soups, and desserts. Dr. Whitaker also includes his exercise ...
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