The best of alternative and conventional medicine in an easy-to-use, easy-to-understand, low-priced format. You don't have to be at the mercy of your discomfort. You don't have to try to work the system or worry about untested alternative treatments. You can own your health and take control of your condition by understanding the most proven and reliable treatments from both alternative and conventional medicine. The Own Your Health series shares the expertise of top doctors who understand the balance between traditional and alternative care. The easy-to-follow format includes checklists, action plans, inspirational anecdotes and prescriptive sidebars.
You Can Be Healthy and Strong to 100! Each day more and more seniors are busting the myth that it's all downhill after sixty; in fact, these people are proving that you can be vitally healthy and mentally sharp into your nineties and beyond. While great health is something we all want to enjoy for ourselves and those we love, it's even more important these days as insurance companies increase premiums and doctors decrease the time they spend with each patient. Own Your Health gives you the knowledge you need with reliable medical treatments from top doctors in the fields of conventional and alternative medicine. With tips, checklists and stories from caregivers and patients, you'll discover the most effective ways to prevent and treat: Arthritis - Pain – Diabetes - Eye Problems – High Blood Pressure - Gout - Alzheimer's Disease - Osteoporosis - Parkinson's Disease – Stroke – Heart Disease – Respiratory Problems – Incontinence – Colds and Flu – and More. With Own Your Health, you have all of the vital information you need about your health at your fingertips.
Immerse yourself in water's timeless, healing embrace Going beyond the basic “eight glasses of water a day,” Dr. Alexa Fleckenstein has been using her scientifically proven Health by Water system for years to help her patients reduce stress, fight disease, and treat everything from acne to insomnia. Filled with inexpensive home remedies, hydrotherapeutic exercises, and even beauty tips, Dr. Fleckenstein's all-purpose guide shows you how to: Balance your blood pressure with cold water treatments Use saltwater rinses to alleviate allergies and colds Fight fatigue and depression with sitz baths And much more "Dr. Fleckenstein shares how something as simple as turning on the tap can put us on the pathway to good health!" --Dr. Kenneth R. Pelletier, Chairman, American Health Association; author, The Best Alternative Medicine: What Works? What Does Not? "Dr. Fleckenstein's book will serve well those seeking greener alternatives." --James A. Duke, Ph.D., author of The Green Pharmacy
Having made an emotional commitment, with or without marriage vows, most people expect their partners to care for them when a devastating diagnosis is made or an accident occurs. But amid the medical, financial, and logistical concerns, a couple's emotional relationship is often an unforeseen casualty when illness and injury occur. For most, a health crisis means both partners need to recalibrate their roles in the new reality of their relationship. Love in the Time of Chronic Illness examines what happens when illness becomes part of a relationship, and includes dozens of real couples' frank stories about navigating the medical and relational mazes. These stories, along with practical and thoughtful guidance from a variety of experts in the medical, spiritual, and legal realms, help partners not just get through a crisis, but grow stronger as a couple.
Get permanent relief from digestive problems without expensive tests and medications-in just one month! Your medicine cabinet is brimming with antacids, gas relievers, and digestive aids of every description. You may have tried lightening up on rich foods or spending money on tests and pricey medication. But your suffering has only gotten worse. Maybe it's not another pill you need but a good dose of common sense-that and a man with a plan for making you better. Harvard Medical School's Dr. Norton Greenberger has devoted his career to understanding digestive problems and bringing relief to the people who suffer from them. 4 Weeks to Healthy Digestion clearly explains what causes most common digestive disorders and gives an easy-to-follow, nutrition-based plan for curing what ails you. In just four weeks you'll: Beat diarrhea, constipation, heartburn, bloating, gas, dyspepsia, and more Identify the food, drink, and drug culprits making you sick Learn about how when, where, and how much you eat influences your health Eat your way to good digestive health with the delicious recipes included
Awarded the iParenting Media Award for Excellent Product of 2008! Experience the miracle of life-with your own eyes Congratulations, parents-to-be! You're about to embark on a momentous journey. Even more exciting, you're the first generation of parents who-thanks to 3D and conventional ultrasound-can actually “see” your child before he or she is born. This wonderful, one-of-a-kind guide, written by two Harvard professors, takes you through every stage of your baby's development, from conception to delivery-with more than 200 images and drawings to illustrate each glorious moment. Get a guided tour of a baby's journey with: Breathtaking 3D images of babies' faces, limbs, and other features Detailed 2D ultrasounds of developing organs and bones inside the body Visual pointers on what to look for, and what you're seeing, on the screen With this illuminating guide, you'll be able to see how doctors determine if your baby is a boy or girl and whether you're having twins or multiples. You'll be able to watch the growth of your baby's hands, feet, heart, head, and more. Best of all, you'll be able to actively participate in the greatest journey of all: from single cell to bringing a new baby into the world. Visit www.YourDevelopingBaby.com for more information. Library Journal starred review: "Using 250 diagnostic ultrasound images, Harvard radiology professors Doubilet and Carol B. Benson present a marvelous book charting the growth of babies in the womb. . . . The authors well explain the different types of ultrasound and their medical uses, especially the 3D images that show the baby’s outer surface and the 2D images revealing the internal development of organs. This virtual tour of a life in the making will attract future parents in droves." --Janet M. Schneider, James A. Haley Veterans’ Hospital, Tampa, FL Sciencenews.org: " . . . an accessible and captivating text that guides readers through 9 months of pregnancy.
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