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Migraine: Cma Your Personal Health Series (Your personal health series)
Par Valerie South. 1994
South, a nurse and Director of Communication for The Migraine Foundation, describes how to identify migraine triggers, managing migraine, the…
link between migraine and menstruation, the facts about children and migraine, new medical treatments and drugs, and other therapies which can be used for migraine. 1994.Midlife man: a not-so-threatening guide to health and sex for man at his peak
Par Art Hister. 1998
A guide to middle-aged men's health. Topics such as sexuality, diet and health concerns are discussed in an informal manner…
and several plans of action for maintaining good health are put forward. 1998.Modern drugs can be miraculously life-saving, and many illnesses demand their use. But what happens when our reliance on powerful…
pharmaceuticals blinds us to their risks? Bestselling author Dr. Andrew Weil alerts listeners to the problem of overmedication, and outlines when medicine is necessary, and when it is not. 2017.Mindfulness (Your coach in a box)
Par Ellen J Langer. 2007
With anecdotes and metaphors, Langer explains how the mindless develop habits of thought born of repetition in childhood and throughout…
schooling. To be mindful allows free rein to intuition and creativity, and opens us to new information and perspectives. 2007.Mind over mood: change how you feel by changing the way you think
Par Dennis Greenberger, Christine A Padesky. 1995
This text provides information on: learning how to change the thoughts that contribute to your problems; using mood questionnaires to…
identify and track changes in your feelings; solving problems and taking action to improve your life and relationships; practicing skills that address your individual concerns. 1995.Mind-body deceptions: the psychosomatics of everyday life
Par Steven L Dubovsky. 1997
Dr. Dubovsky explains how the mind and body help and also interfere with each other. Includes a discussion of depression,…
the immune system, cancer, and heart disease. Suggests how to use the mind to heal the body. 1997.The author discusses how natural remedies are used in various countries to lower cholesterol, sharpen memory, fight infections, and otherwise…
improve health. She presents evidence supporting the value of these cures, describes how they work, and offers advice on proper usage. 1997.Melanoma skin cancer: what you need to know-- now (Quickfacts)
Par American Cancer Society Staff. 2012
Covers everything from the risk factors of melanoma skin cancer to the diagnosis procedure to living well after treatment. With…
greater public awareness, early detection is on the rise and mortality rates are declining; this medical guide emphasizes that all patients should be well-informed decision makers in planning their own treatment and is updated with the latest patient treatment guidelines. An advanced dictionary of cancer-related terms and a list of critical questions to ask health care administrators are also included. 2012.Meg Hickling's Grown-up sex: sexual wholeness for the better part of your life
Par Meg Hickling. 2008
Meg Hickling, a retired RN, has been teaching parents, children, grandparents, caregivers, teachers, and other professionals how to talk about…
sex and sexual health for over 30 years. Now she answers the many questions adults ask. Meg's 'whole person' approach respects the roles of personal and family values, spirituality, and community. Some strong language and descriptions of sex. 2008.Memory rescue: supercharge your brain, reverse memory loss, and remember what matters most
Par Daniel G Amen. 2017
Brain imaging research demonstrates that memory loss actually starts in the brain decades before you have any symptoms. Learn the…
actions you can take to help not just prevent memory loss later in life, but to begin restoring the memory you may have already lost. Expert physician Dr. Amen reveals how a multipronged strategy - including dietary changes, physical and mental exercises, and spiritual practices - can improve your brain health, enhance your memory, and reduce the likelihood that you'll develop Alzheimer's and other memory loss-related conditions. Keeping your brain healthy isn't just a medical issue; it's a God-given capacity and an essential building block for physical, emotional, and spiritual health. Take action against the fast-increasing memory crisis that threatens this crucial part of who you are - and help your brain, body, and soul stay strong for the rest of your life. 2017.Mercies in disguise: a story of hope, a family's genetic destiny, and the science that rescued them
Par Gina Bari Kolata. 2017
Kolata tells the story of the Baxleys, an almost archetypal family in a small town in South Carolina. A proud…
and determined clan, many of them doctors, they are struck one by one with an inscrutable illness. They finally discover the cause of the disease after a remarkable sequence of events that many saw as providential. Meanwhile, science, progressing for a half a century along a parallel track, had handed the Baxleys a resolution--not a cure, but a blood test that would reveal who had the gene for the disease and who did not. And science would offer another dilemma--fertility specialists had created a way to spare the children through an expensive process. 2017.Maximize your potential through the power of your subconscious mind to create wealth and success (Maximize your potential series. #2.)
Par Joseph Murphy, Arthur R Pell. 2013
Matters gray and white: a neurologist, his patients, and the mysteries of the brain
Par Russell Martin. 1987
The author accompanied Dr. John Ferrier for one year, observing the man and his medical practice. The neurologist confronts multiple…
sclerosis, Lou Gehrig's disease, cancer, Alzheimer's disease and other illnesses. Some strong language. 1987.Psychologist describes the self-named Warga's Hormonal Misconnection Syndrome (WHMS). Asserts that troubling memory and speech problems occur in women as…
their estrogen levels drop. Includes detailed descriptions of symptoms, self-screening techniques, and both hormonal and nonhormonal therapies. 1999.Me to we: turning self-help on its head
Par Craig Kielburger, Marc Kielburger. 2004
The concept of "self-help" is something of a contradiction, according to Craig and Marc Kielburger, two brothers from Toronto who…
founded the international relief organization Free the Children. They argue that true fulfillment can only be achieved through serving others, giving examples of their own efforts, such as building schools in war-torn Sierra Leone. Includes short essays on the subject by such celebrities as Richard Gere, Dr. Jane Goodall, and Oprah Winfrey. 2004.Meals that heal inflammation: embrace healthy living and eliminate pain, one meal at a time
Par Julie Daniluk. 2011
Inflammation is on the rise - conditions such as allergies, skin disorders, asthma, heart disease, arthritis and any other condition…
ending in "itis" all have an inflammatory component. Daniluk outlines the six causes of inflammation and gets to the root of the pain we experience. She then shows how to build a healthy kitchen full of foods that will contribute to our well-being. Includes a nutrition guide, menu plan, and 130 recipes. c2011.Mating in captivity: reconciling the erotic & the domestic
Par Esther Perel. 2006
Why does great sex so often fade for couples who claim to love each other as much as ever? Why…
does the transition to parenthood so often spell erotic disaster? Esther Perel takes on these tough questions, grappling with the obstacles and anxieties that arise when our quest for secure love conflicts with our pursuit of passion. c2006.Living well with kidney failure: a guide to living with kidney failure
Par Juliet Auer. 2005
This practical and inspiring book will give you the confidence to live a full and rewarding life. It highlights the…
experiences of a number of very different people, from all walks of life, ages and family situations. These shared personal accounts celebrate the fullness of life that people living with kidney failure can, and do, achieve. 2005.Lynch introduces practical techniques, attitudes, and skills that can help to reduce the pain of the past and fear of…
the future, eliminate negativity and guilt, promote optimism, build confidence, and create abundance. 2007.Living sober: [some methods A.A. members have used for not drinking]
Par A. A. Services A. A. Services Staff. 1998
Medical experts on alcoholism confirm that any drinking leads to trouble for the alcoholic, or problem drinker. So not drinking…
at all - staying and living sober - becomes the basis of recovery from alcoholism. Living sober is not as grim, boring or uncomfortable as may be feared, but enjoyable and exciting, with AA showing how. c1998.