Health Recent Picks
April 2009
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Natural flexibility : the new risk-free alternative to stretching , by Charles Kenny. (2008)
"Natural Flexibility, a new title by Dr. Charles Kenny, introduces progressive sequential isometrics (PSIfor short), a new alternative to traditional stretching, which combines principles of Pilates, Martial Arts, Dance, and Gymnastics into a work-out that allows you to strengthen your body and increase your flexibility simultaneously. Traditional stretching has come under scrutiny recently as a possible contributor to injury in athletes. While regular, passive stretching pulls at your tendons and joints in an effort to increase your range of motion, PSI, as outlined inNatural Flexibilityactually strengthens your entire range of motion as it expands it, thereby preventing injury and strengthening performance simultaneously. Progressive sequential isometric exercise provides an alternative warm-up system for athletes and dancers that strengthens and reinforces your body as you prepare for activity...." (Global Books in Print)
Integrative oncology, by Donald I. Abrams. (2009)
"People facing a new diagnosis of cancer are unsettled by their prognosis and treatment options, and they often seek to integrate complementary modalities into their conventional care plan, hoping to improve their chances of cure and decrease side effects. Many do so without informing their oncologist, for fear of alienating them or not convinced that their physician would be informed about complementary therapies. Integrative Oncology, the first volume in the WeilIntegrative Medicine Library, provides a wealth of information for both practitioners and consumers on the emerging field of integrative oncology. Noted oncologist Donald Abrams and integrative medicine pioneer Andrew Weil and their international panel of experts present up-to-date and extensively referenced chapterson a wide spectrum of issues and challenges, bound in one comprehensive, reader-friendly text in a format featuring key points, sidebars, tables, and a two-color design for ease of use. It is destined to emerge as the definitive resource in this emerging field." (Global Books in Print)
I'm still here : a breakthrough approach to understanding someone living with Alzheimer's. , by John Zeisel. (2009)
"Embracing Alzheimer's : a new philosophy of care - The Alzheimer's journey : the symptoms and progression of the disease - The Alzheimer's brain : the good news and the bad news - Art and Alzheimer's : how to connect with someone through visual art - The dramatic arts : music, poetry, theater, films, and the circus - Treatment by design : how appropriate living spaces encourage independence and well-being - Building a new relationship : the five rules of communication and the seven rules of relationship building -- Appreciating the new relationship : accepting the changes in a loved one living with Alzheimer's - A two-way street : why changing yourself is vital to effective treatment - The gifts of Alzheimer's : insights gained from learning to give and receive - Being in the present moment : a mindfulness meditation." (Book Jacket)
Cover your breasts, by Alison Renfrew. (2008)
"With one in nine New Zealand women being diagnosed with breast cancer during their lifetime it is vital to be proactive and get educated. You never know when you too may face an unexpected health scare. Cover Your Breasts is a must-read for anyone recently diagnosed with breast cancer. It will help you to understand treatments and the feelings you are likely to encounter. Whilst the book reveals the author's intimate journey combating breast cancer, it is also motivational reading for everyone. Getting cancer and getting over it, or being proactive by being prepared, can result in a new lifestyle for the better" (Global Books in Print)
The myth of the chemical cure : a critique of psychiatric drug treatment , by Joanna Moncrieff. (2008)
"This book exposes the traditional view that psychiatric drugs correct chemical imbalances as a dangerous fraud. It traces the emergence of this view and the way it supported the vested interests of the psychiatric profession, the pharmaceutical industry and the modern state. Instead it is proposed that psychiatric drugs 'work' by creating abnormal brain states, which are often unpleasant and impair normal intellectual and emotional functions, along with other harmful consequences. Research on antipsychotics, antidepressants and mood stabilisers is examined to demonstrate this thesis and it is suggested that acknowledging the real nature of psychiatric drugs would lead to a more democratic practice of psychiatry." (Book Jacket)
A child against all odds , by Robert Winston. (2007)
"In a world where in vitro has become big business, this is a hard-hitting look at modern reproductive technology. It is written by a leading fertility specialist who draws on personal and professional experience in this motive area of science." (Global Books in Print)
Asperger's -what does it mean to me? : a workbook explaining self awareness and life lessons to the child or youth with high functioning autism or Aspergers : structured teaching ideas for home and school, by Catherine Faherty. (c2000)
Low fodmap diet : fructose malabsorption food shopping guide, by Sue Shepherd. (2008)
What to expect when you're expecting, by Heidi Murkoff and Sharon. (c2008)
Seven steps to nighttime dryness : a practical guide for parents of children with bedwetting, by Renee Mercer. (2004)
Adrenal fatigue : the 21st century stress syndrome : what it is and how you can recover your energy, immune resistance, vitality and enjoyment of life, by James L. Wilson. (c2001)
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