This autobiographical account records events that unfolded during the particularly dynamic cultural revolution of the fifties, sixties and early seventies. This was the post-war era when the Church slowly began to lose its influence over the day-to-day life of ordinary folk. Furthermore, Dr Spock’s ideas about childcare began to encourage parents to be less rigid and more affectionate with their children and to treat them as individuals. This contrasted with the authoritarian style of parenting which had hitherto demanded absolute obedience and offered little, if any, affection. Such parenting was and is often based on a false understanding of what Christianity is all about and, at its worse, can be abusive. The book is intended to stimulate reflection on why overt abuse is accepted and tolerated, but goes unreported. It would not be an exaggeration to say that the majority of my relatives, friends and neighbours had expressed concern at the physical and emotional abuse I had suffered; and yet none ‘wanted to interfere.’ What mechanisms were in play there? Is this still as likely to happen today and, if not, what has changed? And could the conditions which led to a culture that tolerated abuse ever return?
What is aging? How do we age successfully? Is it possible to reverse the years and, if so, how? How can I retain a youthful bloom on my skin and keep my hair from thinning.? What are some of the conditions which occur in older age and can I do anything about them so that they don't interfere with the quality of my life? Can I reduce any pain that I currently have? Is it reversible? This book answers all these questions and more and shows you how you can age successfully and well, with minimum effort so that you have more healthy years than you thought possible. Another informative and no nonsense guide from health lecturer and medical nutritionist, Lynne Noble
Our current eating habits have largely excluded an important nutrient that is essential for the synthesis of good connective tissue. Without it, we cannot form proper bone, skin, tendons, ligaments and cartilage; in fact, most of what gives us structure and allows us to move without pain and dislocation.This remarkable amino acid also helps to improve the immune system, restores sleep, reduces seizure activity and anxiety as well as helping to alleviate depressive episodes. Once incorporated into diets on a daily basis, this forgotten nutrient is more or less eliminated from our diets and to our detriment.It does not take long to learn how to incorporate this nutrient into our diets so that we have the correct building blocks available to build up healthy connective tissue.This book is a collection of easy recipes showing you how to adapt favourite recipes so that they provide the best nutrients required to form healthy connective tissue.
A Thousand Pieces of Paradise is an ecological history of property and a cultural history of rural ecosystems set in one of the Midwest’s most historically significant regions, the Kickapoo River Valley. Whether examining the national war on soil erosion, Amish migration, a Corps of Engineers dam project, or Native American land claims, Lynne Heasley traces the history of modern American property debates. Her book holds powerful lessons for rural communities seeking to reconcile competing values about land and their place in it.
Guides teachers through a variety of projects, samples, and classroom anecdotes that demonstrate how teachers can help students become more effective writers of good nonfiction.
Psychology 2ed will support you to develop the skills and knowledge needed for your career in psychology and within the professional discipline of psychology. This book will be an invaluable study resource during your introductory psychology course and it will be a helpful reference throughout your studies and your future career in psychology. Psychology 2ed provides you with local ideas and examples within the context of psychology as an international discipline. Rich cultural and indigenous coverage is integrated throughout the book to help your understanding. To support your learning online study tools with revision quizzes, games and additional content have been developed with this book.
Men once dreaded being accused of vanity, but now they are spending millions on fitness training, bodybuilding, hair replacement, and cosmetic surgery in the relentless pursuit of physical perfection. In this lively examination, Luciano explores what this new world reveals about American society today.
Loss comes in many forms. There is the loss of a child by a parent, the unspeakable loss from suicide, the loss of a much loved pet or partner. All impact on us in different ways and we cannot see beyond the suffocating pain which accompanies loss. There are other forms of loss such as the loss of health and opportunity whose impact may be lifelong.The author examines the reluctant journey we must endure to find a way through the transition. If it negotiated properly, then it can lead to new understanding.The author illustrates the book well with the voices of those who have lost loved ones including some from her own experience. This is a book which needs to be read by those wanting to come alongside others.
The neuropathic pain which accompanies shingles, and other conditions, is a pain like no other. It is described as sharp and stabbing or dull and aching. Even the pain of clothing can be exquisitely painful. It interferes with the quality of sleep, with eating, relationships. Shingles cannot be ignored. How can a reactivated childhood virus cause so much pain in older age?Shingles sufferers find that pain relievers like ibuprofen and paracetamol do not even begin to touch the pain but there are nutrients - and other surprising substances- that can help.When faced with an onslaught of neuropathic pain, as can be found in shingles, not only do we need to address the pain but we need to address the underlying damage to the nerves which is causing the pain. Without the latter, the pain will become chronic. The author shows you how to rebuild myelin sheath and deal effectively with the often intractable pain of shingles. She also advises keeping an antiviral medicine kit which may be used whenever viruses strike so that they are stopped dead in their tracks.
This autobiographical account which is the third in the trilogy which follows Where the Blackbird Never Sings, describes the author's life up to the present day. In it she describes the rich diversity of people she meets as she sojourns in life - many of whom have disabilities or are elderly. She meets people with chronic or life limiting illness. She meets people struggling with mental health issues and those with ASD, dyspraxia or ADHD. None of these people are, as society portray them, a drain on society's resources. These people are a vibrant community of resourceful and intelligent individuals without whose input, society would be much poorer. Lynne through sheer determination and resourcefulness has found a path through poverty and prejudice to the academic achievement which she had dreamed about. She qualified in education and health and social care undertaking research into health and educational issues. This sees her receiving many prestigious awards. She also worked as media adviser and was a serving member of the Local Government and Social Care Ombudsman. This book sees her meeting her husband, Michael without whose support she could not have set up the projects for the marginalised in the community. Shortly after meeting her husband, the author was diagnosed with a serious condition but still continues to challenge the injustices which so many of the vulnerable are on the receiving end of. As in her first two books of the trilogy, the author often reflects on past events and what she has learned from them. This is a book of courage and triumph and of overcoming. It is not just about surviving against all the odds, it is about endurance and believing that there is something better. Just as in the first two books of the trilogy, this book will not leave you unmoved. It is profoundly unsettling, humorous and thought provoking. It will make you laugh and it will make you cry.It will not leave you unchanged.The whole series are a must for anyone who works with people - social workers, health workers etc - it will change your perception of those who are least valued in society. She also describes the home education of her adopted son. This book is dedicated to those with Motor Neurone Disease and a percentage of the royalties from this book are donated to the local branch of this charity.
The increase in the numbers of individuals diagnosed with dementia has become an area of grave concern. The Office of National Statistics recently released figures that revealed that there were 533,253 deaths registered in England and Wales in 2017. This is a 1.6% increase from 2016. When all forms of dementia are considered figures shown that there has been an increase of 7.4% in deaths from all forms of dementia. Vascular dementia has increased by 5.3% and sadly, those being diagnosed with Alzheimer's have increased by 13.9%.Yet, just over one hundred years ago, Alzheimer's disease symptoms had not been seen in patients nor had beta amyloid plaques, one of the hallmarks of Alzheimer's disease, identified in autopsies.The author takes us on a journey through our ever evolving diets and shows us how our apparently 'healthy' diets and lifestyles are risk factors for the dementias and that the disease states will continue not only to progress rapidly but increase in numbers if we don't change our eating habits. She explains the different characteristics of each form of dementia and how the symptoms and underlying causes can begin to be addressed by dietary changes; dietary changes that are long overdue if we are to curb the epidemic of dementia.
What is osteoarthritis? How does it differ from other arthritic conditions? Does cartilage regenerate and if so, how can I help this process? What causes the pain? Are there alternatives for pain relief to traditional medicine? Are there any adjunctive treatments that I can take to bolster my current medication? If osteoarthritis is degenerative why are anti-inflammatories prescribed? This book answers these questions and many more. It explains what happens in osteoarthritis, why the pain occurs and more importantly how you can take control of this common but painful condition using traditional and alternative medicine.
There are many theories about the causes of multiple sclerosis and just as many diets that have claimed to slow the progression of MS but closer examination show that they do not live up to their expectations. The Swank diet was based on the fact that coastal fish eaters tended not to get MS when compared to the mountain dwelling meat eaters but why would this be? The author examines these diets in detail and finds some interesting differences in the types of nutrients of the diets which could account for why one group was more likely to get MS. However, the author doesn't stop there, she shows readers which nutrients are needed to build good myelin sheath as well as avoid likely triggers which could initiate or progress MS. She also shows how measures can be put into place to inactivate these triggers should they occur. She also informs which nutrients inhibit the brain atrophy which occurs in secondary progressive MS, This is a great little book which ventures into areas that other books on MS don't do. It gives simple explanations about why certain nutrients can make a difference to the progression of this disease. More importantly, these suggestions can be incorporated quite easily into daily life.
What are the stages of migraine? Why don't some migraine treatments work? Can migraine be treated effectively? What should I do if my prescribed treatment doesn't work? How is migraine different from a headache? What has 5HTP to do with it? Can it change the course of a full blown migraine attack? Purely and simply, a treatment strategy which shows you how to take control of a debilitating medical condition simply and without fuss by recognising the stages in your migraine and what works at each particular stage.
Antibiotic resistant bacteria have already arrived on our doorstep which leaves us vulnerable to many infections once treated effectively by them. Antibiotics do not work on the many viruses that are running around, neither are they effective on fungal infections. In fact, the only reasonably effective treatment for viruses are vaccination and this is only limited to a few illnesses. Our innate and adaptive immune system, for the most part, can deal effectively with most infections which invade the body but what is the difference between the innate and adaptive immune system and how can we harness the power of this amazing part of our body which few people, give scant attention to. What happens when our immune system is struggling? Can we strengthen it so that it can do its job properly? If so, how? The author describes many of the antimicrobial substances which are readily available, in food which we can use to strengthen our own immune system at times of illness and when our bodily resources are compromised. She describes which common infective agents are susceptible to these. She also describes the difference between the innate immune system and the adaptive immune system and how they work together to defend the integrity of the body. Finally, she illustrates how some old-fashioned wisdom really shows that Granny knew best when it came to treating illness. A book full of wisdom and good sense for those who want an alternative solution to antibiotics and a remedy for those infections which do not have a satisfactory pharmaceutical answer.
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