Noncommunicable Diseases
Noncommunicable Diseases: A Compendium introduces readers to noncommunicable diseases (NCDs) - what they are, their burden, their determinants and how they can be prevented and controlled. Focusing on cardiovascular disease, diabetes, cancer and chronic respiratory disease and their five shared main risk factors (tobacco use, harmful use of alcohol, unhealthy diet, physical inactivity and air pollution) as defined by the United Nations, this book provides a synopsis of one of the world's biggest challenges of the 21st century. NCDs prematurely claim the lives of millions of people across the world every year, with untold suffering to hundreds of millions more, trapping many people in poverty and curtailing economic growth and sustainable development. While resources between and within countries largely differ, the key principles of surveillance, prevention and management apply to all countries, as does the need to focus resources on the most cost-effective and affordable interventions and the need for strong political will, sufficient resources, and sustained and broad partnerships. This compendium consists of 59 short and accessible chapters in six sections: (i) describing and measuring the burden and impact of NCDs; (ii) the burden, epidemiology and priority interventions for individual NCDs; (iii) social determinants and risk factors for NCDs and priority interventions; (iv) global policy; (v) cross-cutting issues; and (vi) stakeholder action. Drawing on the expertise of a large and diverse team of internationally renowned policy and academic experts, the book describes the key epidemiologic features of NCDs and evidence-based interventions in a concise manner that will be useful for policymakers across all parts of society, as well as for public health and clinical practitioners.
Dementia Psychology
Dementia steals lives.Dementia damages brains, changes people and causes immense damage.Psychologists and Dementia scientists research Dementia to illuminate us on what causes Dementia, how to prevent it and so much more.In this brilliant, easy-to-understand book, we explore the fascinating world of dementia science and if you want to increase your knowledge of dementia dramatically. Then you need to buy this outstanding book!BUY NOW!Dementia Psychology Content Includes: IntroductionPart One: What Is Dementia?What Is Dementia And Types of Dementia?Why Dementia Isn't A Diagnosis?What Is Vascular Dementia? Part Two: Reducing Your Risk Of Dementia5 Ways To Keep Your Brain Healthy And Reduce Your Risk Of Dementia5 Other Ways To Reduce Dementia Risk Part Three: Additional Information About DementiaDementia And Sleeping DisorderHow Can Dementia Relate To Criminal Behaviour?How To Manage Incontinence In Dementia?Tremors In DementiaAre Dementia Rates Declining?Health Inequalities In Dementia HealthcareGender Inequalities In Dementia HealthcareConclusion
The Longest Goodbye
Are we ever ready to say goodbye? She looked out into the yard sprinkled with spring dandelions. "Yellow flowers," she said, searching for her words. We knew something wasn't right. That's when things began to fall apart for our family, when our longest goodbye journey began-the defining before-and-after moment. And now, looking back, it's been almost a decade of slow loss and drawn-out grief as we slowly let go of our beautiful mom. In the middle of it all, though, we have learned to look for hope and chase down joy, discovering that, in spite of our pain, there are always gifts to be found, even on the hardest of days.Alzheimer's disease affects almost fifty million people worldwide. It touches people across every walk of life. So, how do millions of people figure out how to love as they let go? The Longest Goodbye is a collection of stories and moments not just about the clinical side of memory loss-but the emotional heart journey. It is a story that shows how joy and grief are often intertwined and wrapped up together in the glorious mess of life. The Longest Goodbye encourages readers to remember the ones they love while they are still here and to intentionally celebrate and live through the pain and hard days. It's filled with tears, hope, and bitter-sweet moments all held together by the beautiful love of a mother and daughter holding onto a life filled with memories, while learning to let go and say goodbye.
The Longest Goodbye
Are we ever ready to say goodbye? She looked out into the yard sprinkled with spring dandelions. "Yellow flowers," she said, searching for her words. We knew something wasn't right. That's when things began to fall apart for our family, when our longest goodbye journey began-the defining before-and-after moment. And now, looking back, it's been almost a decade of slow loss and drawn-out grief as we slowly let go of our beautiful mom. In the middle of it all, though, we have learned to look for hope and chase down joy, discovering that, in spite of our pain, there are always gifts to be found, even on the hardest of days. Alzheimer's disease affects almost fifty million people worldwide. It touches people across every walk of life. So, how do millions of people figure out how to love as they let go? The Longest Goodbye is a collection of stories and moments not just about the clinical side of memory loss-but the emotional heart journey. It is a story that shows how joy and grief are often intertwined and wrapped up together in the glorious mess of life.The Longest Goodbye encourages readers to remember the ones they love while they are still here and to intentionally celebrate and live through the pain and hard days. It's filled with tears, hope, and bitter-sweet moments all held together by the beautiful love of a mother and daughter holding onto a life filled with memories, while learning to let go and say goodbye. "Losing a parent is one of life's most difficult moments and, in some cases, a difficult season. Shelly's heartwarming, poignant, personal account of her decade-long journey of saying goodbye to her mom who suffered from memory loss will be a source of comfort and hope to anyone going through a similar experience." Carey Nieuwhof Bestselling Author, Speaker, and Host of the Carey Nieuwhof Leadership Podcast "In The Longest Goodbye, Shelly gives us hope and help to navigate when a loved one faces memory loss. Shelly shares her decade-long journey watching her mother decline with Alzheimer's disease. Through heartfelt stories and reflections, she gives her readers a glimpse into the pain of seeing a loved one slowly fade away while at the same time looking for hope-filled moments along the way. Shelly expresses how joy and pain can co-exist and where to look when everything feels lost. And most of all, her experience shows how the bonds of family and unconditional love carried her through. This book isn't about the clinical part of the disease; it's about the heart and how to hold on through all the seasons of memory loss." Kevin ScottAuthor, Leadership Expert, and Co-founder of ADDO "It's much easier to write fiction than to share a hard, human story of love and loss for others to read. Shelly has brilliantly authored pages that share the hard and the good of loving someone fiercely, while losing them slowly to Alzheimer's. Shelly is both honest and honoring with her words as she draws the reader into the journey of the one thing she feared most-her mother's diagnosis and slow decline due to Alzheimer's. Shelly's words paint a stunning picture of a brave and tender response to human suffering. Be moved in the reading of this beautiful remembrance."Cathie OstapchukAuthor of Brave Women, Bold MovesCo-Founder and Lead Catalyst for Gather WomenHost of The Strong Way Podcast
Beat Cancer Daily
Support your cancer healing journey with a daily devotional of inspirational quotes, stories, scripture, and encouragement, now in paperback, from the author of Chris Beat Cancer. A healing mindset takes fortitude, faith, and courage -- and acceptance of support when you need it most. As a survivor of cancer for more than 15 years, Chris Wark, best-selling author of Chris Beat Cancer and Beat Cancer Kitchen, knows the daily struggles involved in healing from cancer and wants to support you as you walk this path with God. This daily devotional offers nuggets of scripture, inspiration, encouragement, and actions for surviving life's difficult storms. No matter the challenges you face, your soul is naturally resilient and has the ability to prosper--mentally, physically, emotionally, and spiritually.
I Was Healthy Until the Day I Wasn’t
I Was Healthy Until The Day I Wasn't chronologues the journey of the author through his cancer treatments, from the initial diagnosis of non-Hodgkins lymphoma through multiple chemo regimens and relapses, a stem cell transplant and finally remission. Written at first as blog entries over a period of 4 months, it also focuses on the people - the caretakers, the physicians and health care workers and mostly the patients - whose lives and experiences became inexorably entwined with his own. The stories of other patients' circumstances motivated the author to turn the blog entries into a full-length book. So inspiring are their stories, each shedding light on the disease itself, the bravery and courage, the strength and the stamina to continue fighting, sometimes against seemingly insurmountable odds. There are as many books written about cancer and its treatment as there are types of cancer. No two experiences are the same. Each person has to choose his own path. And how he or she proceeds is a very personal choice. Even not choosing is a choice in and of itself. Cancer patients are an elite group, a band of brothers and sisters who share their experiences, who bolster each other in times of need and who lean on each other for support despite those differences. This book highlights their stories and makes clear that while they endure the indignities of this disease, they are not invisible. They exist. They need to be heard.
You Finished Treatment, Now What?
You Finished Treatment, Now What? is a road map for lifestyle and natural medicine approaches to address health challenges that persist after cancer care, and to reduce the risk of recurrence. Written for cancer survivors/thrivers, those who care for them, as well as health-care providers, You Finished Treatment highlights the evidence for an integrative approach to healing. Dr. Amy Rothenberg, a licensed naturopathic doctor and cancer survivor/thriver herself, makes sense of an overwhelming topic, in a user-friendly accessible way, providing actionable information and inspiration.
Dementia (Memory Loss)
Dementia (memory loss) or loss of cognitive skills has become a major health concern for older individuals. In 2021, 6.2 million Americans aged 65 years and above were living with dementia, and the numbers are said to only increase in the future. Since the current preventive recommendations have failed to have any significant impact on reducing the incidence of dementia, 'Dementia (Memory Loss) - How to Prevent and Improve Treatment' By Kedar N. Prasad will allow doctors and researchers to collect more data for in-depth research on how the treatment of dementia can be improved and made more impactful.The book is educational, well-researched, and eye-opening for patients with dementia and for doctors to learn how to improve the patient's memories. It focuses on the early damages caused by this disease and how a comprehensive mixture of micronutrients can also reduce the progression and prevent and improve memory loss, and paves the way for further research to develop improved treatments for dementia. It has the potential to work as a guide for scientists and researchers on how to make the treatment for this disease bearable and positive.
Healing
Did you forget something? Or, perhaps you just didn't pay attention? Your body heals itself! The last time you cut your arm or fell and sprained your ankle, it healed. Do you remember? This basic information is the foundation for what you are about to learn about your physical body and its miraculous abilities to heal itself.
You Finished Treatment, Now What?
You Finished Treatment, Now What? is a road map for lifestyle and natural medicine approaches to address health challenges that persist after cancer care, and to reduce the risk of recurrence. Written for cancer survivors/thrivers, those who care for them, as well as health-care providers, You Finished Treatment highlights the evidence for an integrative approach to healing. Dr. Amy Rothenberg, a licensed naturopathic doctor and cancer survivor/thriver herself, makes sense of an overwhelming topic, in a user-friendly accessible way, providing actionable information and inspiration.
Journey Home
When he was 18 months old, Wilson Ngo's entire family fled the Khmer-Rouge in Cambodia on foot. Arriving in Vietnam the day Saigon fell, they were soon forced to flee again-this time for Thailand by boat, braving pirates and losing their family fortune on the way. Surviving a Thai refugee camp, they were finally granted asylum in Canada. After settling in Vancouver, Wilson's life continued to unfold in unpredictable, beautiful and often heartbreaking ways as he faced and overcame numerous challenges. A careful but candid reflection on her late-husband's life, Rose Ngo has drawn on interviews with Wilson's family, his notes and their conversations to tell the story of one man's incredible journey to find peace and faith in God.
Victory Is Ahead
Facing Childhood Leukemia and the Unexpected: For families, caretakers, and all those who are impacted by Childhood Cancer. This book is for you! "Your child has cancer," The doctor's words are deafening. Life abruptly stops. Elisa Marchetti shares the intimate, unimaginable, and transformational journey of childhood cancer through the perspective of a mom. You will be brought into the inspiring story starting with Sal, an energetic and bold six-year-old little boy who was diagnosed with Childhood Leukemia in 2018. As his life hangs in the balance, he will persevere on chemotherapy and undergo multiple hospital stays and procedures for over 3 years. But that's not all, Sal's Dad is also diagnosed with Pancreatic Cancer within the same time period. The author writes, "How can this be? Both my son and husband are facing the same enemy." You will see firsthand the trauma and hardship that one family endured and you will experience the inspirational flicker of hope that stubbornly never gives up. There are moments of surprising joy and unexpected laughter. Victory is Ahead shares the rawness of both desperate grief and unfailing faith. Elisa reminds her readers, you are not alone in your trials. God will never let go of you, your child, or your family even through...Cancer. This is a story of hope in the darkness.
I Secretly Wanted to Die
A Different Conversation about Cancer...Are you willing to find the peace and the trust that you desire, to make the choices that work for you, even if they only work for you?Saskia Mevis was diagnosed with cancer and told she would die without conventional treatment. She chose to go against what everyone was telling her she should do and instead listened to her own knowing and her Body. In doing so, she found a strength and a joy greater than she ever thought possible.This book is about finding the will to Live and the allowance to Die...It is about stopping the fight and embracing the Magic of Possibilities...It is about the Magic of Being that has been refused, rejected, dismissed, and extremely underestimated. This might shake up your world a little bit. Just ask, "Is this the change I've been asking for?" We learn in this world that we must protect ourselves from dying yet all we have to do is choose to live!
Be a Cancer Thriver
Do you need inspiration to navigate the emotional turbulence of a cancer diagnosis? This memoir can help guide you through your journey. Are you searching for effective ways to find solace and peace amidst the unrest of cancer? Do you want to maintain a sense of purpose and hope amidst the uncertainties of treatment and recovery? Would you like to stay resilient and motivated during this transformative phase of life? As a woman who's made this journey, Janis Cox shares how she coped with the overwhelming emotional burden of her diagnosis. She found the strength to stay hopeful and purposeful amidst the uncertainties. Janis became a thriver. And you can, too. Be a Cancer Thriver offers 22 chapters with a harmonious blend of spiritual nourishment and personal reflection. An engaging format weaves together the power of scripture, poetry, prayer, and personal journaling. In Be a Cancer Thriver discover: - The transformative power of prayer, reading scripture, and meditation- Comfort and solace through faith-based practices to navigate emotional turmoil- A renewed sense of purpose and hope amidst life's darkest moments- Inspiration and resilience in the heartfelt prayers and poems- An invitation to engage with your journey through personal reflection Be a Cancer Thriver is a memoir that will help you embrace a transformative journey of resilience and hope. Unlock the power of faith and inner strength to rise above life's adversities. Buy Be a Cancer Thriver and become a thriver in your own story today!
Workaholic
Through this book, i hope to help you understand workaholism more. I will show you the different factors that may increase the risk of developing a work addiction and the price you have to pay for this obsession if you don't address it. More importantly, i will guide you through effective and positive ways through which you can turn things around, get rid of your work addiction, and live a more balanced life. Here is a preview of what you'll learn...Understanding the dynamics of workaholismIdentifying the triggers of workaholismTaking concrete measures to beat being a workaholicHow to reach out for supportImplementing necessary modifications in your day to day lifestyleHow to find time for yourself and your familyMuch, much more!Working to earn a living is okay, especially if you have a family to support. However, working too much is not good because it can ruin your personal life like your friendships, marriage, and even your health. Being a workaaholic prevents you from living a happy and fullfilled life. You may have a lot of money from working too hard, but the stress of working all the time will soon catch up with you and you may end up in a grave too soon. This is why it is important to find a balance between work and personal life. Fortunately, you can find a lot of useful tips that will teach you how to take a break from work and just relax and enjoy life.
I Had Cancer, Cancer Never Had Me
I Had Cancer, Cancer Never Had Me takes the reader on a journey through the Stage 2 Breast Cancer experience of Chantell Windham. This thought-provoking work chronicles the reactions and effects of her diagnosis on those closest to her. Along with detailed accounts of the responses of friends and loved ones, the author also includes key life lessons learned throughout her journey. I Had Cancer, Cancer Never Had Me's blended presentation will make you laugh, cry, and crave more information. Chantell's story of love, sacrifice, and triumph over a seemingly uncomfortable giant is sure to move you in unexpected ways. The author's view of her breast cancer journey as a celebration rather than a curse reminds us all of the power of perspective.
What You Need to Know about Alzheimer’s Disease
Written by experts in easy-to-understand language, this book offers a quick guide for anyone with a parent, grandparent, or loved one struggling with Alzheimer's disease. Alzheimer's disease is a neurodegenerative disorder that causes problems with thinking, memory, and behavior. Such symptoms as memory loss usually develop slowly but get worse over time, eventually becoming severe enough to interfere with daily activities and bodily functions. What You Need to Know about Alzheimer's Disease is part of Bloomsbury's Inside Diseases and Disorders series. This series profiles a variety of physical and psychological conditions, distilling and consolidating vast collections of scientific knowledge into concise, readable volumes. A list of "Top 10" essential questions begins each book, providing quick-access answers to readers' most pressing concerns. The text follows a standardized, easily navigable structure, with each chapter exploring a particular facet of the topic. In addition to covering such basics as causes, signs and symptoms, diagnosis, and treatment options, books in this series delve into issues that are less commonly addressed but still critically important, such as effects on loved ones and caregivers. Case illustrations highlight key themes discussed in the book and are accompanied by insightful analyses and recommendations.
Gilda’s Disease
The first book on ovarian cancer for the general reader, this is a comprehensive, compassionate look at a disease millions of people first became aware of with the tragic death of comedienne Gilda Radner in 1989. Dr. Piver, a leading cancer surgeon, discusses the causes of ovarian cancer, preventative measures, classic signs and symptoms, diagnostic tests and genetic screening, the different types of ovarian cancer, the four stages in the disease's progression, and the most effective treatments. Gene Wilder's intimate commentary, letters from Gilda's fans, and excerpts from her book, It's Always Something, bring a personal perspective to Dr. Piver's expert medical advice. This remarkable collaboration will help women feel more hopeful, and less scared and alone, when faced with ovarian cancer.
Prostate Cancer
An illuminating guide for those newly diagnosed with prostate cancer as well as their partners and caregivers--one filled with extensive details about diagnosis, treatments, and tips for thriving. The second leading cause of cancer death for men, prostate cancer affects more than a quarter of a million individuals in the United States each year. Most men with prostate cancer will go through the journey from diagnosis through treatment and beyond with a partner and family members by their side. But there are few resources available that address the needs of both those with cancer and their loved ones who want to help.Written in accessible language and backed by the latest scientific research, Prostate Cancer covers- symptoms, diagnosis, and testing;- the full range of treatment options available;- practical tools partners can use to assist their loved one;- advice on managing the side effects of treatment, including incontinence and sexual problems;- tips to help cope with the emotional challenges associated with cancer;- recommendations for keeping healthy with diet, exercise, and mindfulness; and- insights into insurance issues.With three leading experts in urology, surgery, and psychiatry as its coauthors, Prostate Cancer provides the information and guidance you need to better understand the disease, communicate with health care providers, and support yourself and your loved one through treatment and survivorship.
Hormones
This book provides easy-to-understand, scientifically backed answers to readers' questions about hormones, helping them understand the many important roles they play, particularly during adolescence. Especially during the teenage years, people are quick to blame raging hormones for everything from acne to rebellious behavior. But hormones play vital and varied roles throughout our lives, driving such basic processes as growth and metabolism and orchestrating sexual maturation and reproduction. For many, hormones are mysterious and misunderstood. How much do you really know about hormones, how they affect our health, and how what we do can affect them? Part of Bloomsbury's Q&A Health Guides series, Hormones: Your Questions Answered follows a reader-friendly question-and-answer format that anticipates readers' needs and concerns. Prevalent myths and misconceptions are identified and dispelled, and a collection of case studies illustrates key concepts and issues through relatable stories and insightful recommendations. Each book also includes a section on health literacy, equipping teens and young adults with practical tools and strategies for finding, evaluating, and using credible sources of health information both on and off the internet - important skills that contribute to a lifetime of healthy decision-making.
From Hurt to Healed
June 12th, 2017 Monica's life changed forever. She was suddenly faced with the reality of her illness and lifelong struggle with obesity. Her "enough" moment hit her between the eyes as she looked at her oldest son and told him she was unable to go on the roller coaster with him due to her size. She knew her health was in jeopardy, but until that moment she didn't have the courage or "know how" to do anything about it. She shares her story and journey from obesity to freedom. Although, she gives the details and struggle, she also leaves you with hope! Borrow some of her courage and find your FREEDOM.
Through Your Doors Again A journey in poetry from classroom to chemotherapy
In January 2021, I found a lump on my right breast. Less than one month later; I was diagnosed with breast cancer. A day I will never forget. One of my ways of dealing with this diagnosis was through writing poetry, often when sitting waiting for appointments or at moments during the day when inspiration came. It was a way to document my journey through cancer- both the good and the challenging. The poems are written in date order and are like diary entries to document the various stages of my treatment. This cancer journey is unique to me, as I am aware that everyone's cancer journey is so different. My message to all reading this book is the importance of breast self-check. And maybe for someone else out there who is going through or has gone through cancer, these words might provide some comfort or understanding. Writing poetry helped ease the journey of illness for me. Cancer can be a solitary journey, but by harnessing the intense emotions it generated into poetry, I found a community and support. Like me, many other cancer survivors found beauty and grace interwoven with their devastation, and an intense appreciation for life after going through cancer. These poems felt like snapshots of the beautiful and terrible moments, and writing them was as therapeutic for me as the treatment I was receiving. And for some, writing poetry can be a powerful way to express their feelings about cancer and their journey back to health.All profits from the sale of this book go to a cancer charity who are so dear to my heart: Cork ARC House, which supported me on my journey through breast cancer treatment. Thankfully I am out the other side and in recovery. Thank you from the bottom of my heart for everything you do for anyone undergoing cancer treatment and for their families.Details about the work of Cork ARC House can be found on corkcancersupport. ie. Please purchase to support the ongoing work of this amazing charity.
I Hate This Feeling
Imagine yourself walking home during a thunderstorm knowing lightning will strike you at any given moment. You try to rush to safety, but the faster you walk the more susceptible you are to being struck. The scary thing is, you can never outrun the lightning, it is always ready to strike. In "I Hate This Feeling," Joe Rodriguez details his battle with his personal lightning strikes in the form of epilepsy, which plagued him for years. He details growing up and first encountering odd feelings, which worsened as years passed. Also, the dreadful day he was diagnosed with epilepsy and the repercussions that followed. Rodriguez is able to provide in great detail, thanks to medical records and personal diary notes, many doctors' opinions and his own personal feelings. This is a story about a young man battling an unfortunate disorder that the vast majority of people are lucky enough to never have to endure. Rodriguez shares his feelings before, during and after both of his brain surgeries which changed his life for the better. "I Hate This Feeling" is a tell-all book about one young man's life living with epilepsy and how it can be overcome. It also hopes to shed light on a disorder that many do not know about and the technology that has been developed that can turn a hindered life into a life worth living.
Head and Neck Cancer
This engaging and inspirational book is to not only help those people undergoing or just about to undergo treatment for Head & Neck Cancer but the principles can be used for anyone undergoing cancer treatment.
Clinical Management of Infertility
This new volume in the Reproductive Medicine for Clinicians series focuses on the practical clinical impact of problems linked to infertility, discussing topics such as luteal support in ART cycles, ovulation induction using pulsatile administration of GnRH, how to deal with the metabolic changes in PCOS, treatment to restore fertility in endometriosis and how to improve implantation, which are common aspects of daily clinical practice.It also addresses significant novel areas like the biological clock in human reproduction, reproduction at advanced parental age and medical and social egg freezing, offering valuable insights for patients and their doctors. Further, the book covers various areas of growing importance, such as how to access the uterine cavity; the future of imaging in reproduction; non-invasive prenatal testing; ART and male infertility; as well as breast cancer and fertility preservation.Last but not least, it examines the medical, ethical and legal aspects of a number of challenges for current and future reproductive medicine, including uterine transplantation and human genetic modification.Bringing together updates on some of the most important problems in reproductive medicine and also covering ethical and legal bases, this book offers an overview of potential treatments for infertility. As such, it is a valuable resource for gynecologists, obstetricians, endocrinologists and all specialists dealing with reproductive health.
The Cancer Blackout
There is no disease whose prime cause is better known. That the prevention of cancer will come there is no doubt. But how long prevention will be avoided depends on how long the prophets of agnosticism will succeed in inhibiting the application of scientific knowledge in cancer.This printing of THE CANCER BLACKOUT, reflects the many rapid changes in cancerology of the last few years, probably exceeding those of the last century.To understand cancer, the author writes, it must be considered in its entirety, not only as a disease that has often been mercilessly exploited, but also as a moral cause, as a scientific problem, and a battleground for bitter professional conflicts. How and why, the all powerful professional cliques and organizations have foisted their "treatments of choice" upon the public is realistically exposed. THE CANCER BLACKOUT reveals many new developments, heralding a new phase in cancer treatment, utilizing the achievements of independent workers and vindicating the heroic struggles of Koch, Ivy, Coffey and Humber, and others whose work is described.
The Very Stuffy Nose
Please visit SuperBreathers.com for lower pricing.The Very Stuffy Nose is the story of a boy who starts breathing through his mouth after getting a cold. His habitual mouth breathing leads to long term nasal congestion which also affects his ability to smell. Join Finn on this journey as he discovers how to unstuff his stuffy nose and that his nose is for smelling and breathing. Available in other languages on our website.This story educates on the consequences of mouth breathing and the benefits of breathing through the nose. In addition to being a decongestion suggestion, the author, Kelley Richardson, details her own experience as a parent struggling to help her young son with chronic congestion, inflammation, poor sleep and restlessness. Kelley hopes to spark awareness of how simple changes in breathing and sleep can result in positive improvements in behavior, growth and development.
The Complete Guide to Food Allergies in Adults and Children
The most complete guide to preventing, testing, living with, and treating food allergies in children and adults.In this comprehensive, evidence-based guide for adults and children with food allergies and those who care for them, Dr. Scott H. Sicherer provides all the critical information you need on preventing, testing, living with, and treating food allergies. Organized in an accessible Q&A format and illustrated with case studies, the book thoroughly explains how to prevent exposure to a known allergen at home, at work, at school, in restaurants, and elsewhere. Emphasizing the most recent advances, Sicherer touches on everything from handling an anaphylactic emergency to diagnosing allergies and intolerances, all while detailing chronic health problems caused by food, such as eczema, hives, and gastrointestinal symptoms.He also shares: - the benefits and risks of new therapies- new prevention guidelines- new approaches to improve quality of life and reduce anxiety- the latest insights on adult-onset food allergies- new diagnostic tests now commercially available- approaches shown to increase safety in school- the latest thinking on treating eczema through the diet- new doses and self-injection devices for treating food anaphylaxis- new information about food allergies that affect the gutDr. Sicherer also reviews food reactions that are not allergic, such as lactose intolerance, irritable bowel syndrome, and celiac disease. He explains how to get adequate nutrition when you must avoid dietary staples and discusses whether allergies ever go away (they do--and sometimes they return). Finally, he includes an allergy and anaphylaxis emergency plan and checklists to reduce cross-contamination. This is the most authoritative and accessible allergy book on the market.
Take Control of Your Cancer Risk
You have the power to reduce your cancer risk--and this book will show you just how easy it is.Each year, over a million people in the United States alone hear the words no one ever wants to hear: You have cancer. But what if there was a way for fewer people to hear these words?One of the biggest myths regarding cancer is that it's mostly genetic--meaning that you have no control over whether you get it. While genetics do have an impact, the truth is that your lifestyle and environment play the major role.Take Control of Your Cancer Risk shares straightforward information and equips you with strategies to help you on a journey to better health, including: assessing your cancer riskknowing which screenings you need, and whenlearning the role food, exercise, and sleep playunderstanding the relationship between stress and cancer This book will show you how easy it is to lower your cancer risk--something everyone has the power to do!
Busyness to Magic
Tired of bouncing between sticky notes, digital project management tools, notebooks, calendars, and productivity apps in an effort to feel less busy? This Journal-Planner hybrid steps in where so many other tools fail--it supports you in addressing your emotional experience of busyness--not just your output. The unfortunate reality for most adults these days is that constant busyness eventually leads to burnout--low energy, loss of fulfillment, and even health issues. In other words, busyness and burnout are the smoke signals that you've given your power away to the to-dos. The good news is that you can take it back by following this guided journal and its research-backed 3 Steps to Magic. On average, folks who have gone through this 3-step process have doubled their energy, felt 1.4 times less stressed, and became 1.5 times more confident in their ability to optimize their time. Results include: promotions, career shifts, new businesses, deeper relationships, and a greater sense of overall well-being.Designed for busy professionals, entrepreneurs, visionaries, and parents alike, Busyness to Magic swirls together habit psychology, neuroscience, and energetics to guide readers on a 95-day bite-sized self-care adventure to reduce stress and regain power over their lives.In Only 5-25 Minutes / Day, You'll: Regain power and joy in your day-to-day Optimize how you spend your time and energyFinally make self-care (and plans in general) doable Inside This 95-Day Adventure, You'll Find: A Primer on Stress - Understand the science of stress and burnoutJournaling Prompts - Shift your mindset, understand your habits, and deepen your connection to yourselfBusyness Trackers - Collect and analyze how you're spending your time and energy so you can make changes that stickDaily Adventure Pages - Focus your to-dos, track patterns, and make self-care doable
Make The Difference
Make a Difference: Be a Leader in Health and Safety (English Edition)Lead with Impact: Turn Safety into an Unbreakable Value and Save Lives at WorkIn a world where workplace accidents still claim lives and disrupt businesses, Make a Difference: Be a Leader in Health and Safety by expert Andreza Ara繳jo provides an essential guide for leaders aiming to build a culture of care, innovation, and excellence. This book, filled with practical lessons and inspiring insights, teaches how to go beyond regulations, making health and safety non-negotiable pillars for organizational success.Drawing from years of experience in high-risk industries, Ara繳jo reveals how leaders can inspire teams, manage risks, and drive sustainable change. Ideal for managers, HR professionals, safety engineers, and anyone committed to human well-being, this book turns theoretical concepts into actionable steps that reduce accidents, boost productivity, and strengthen corporate culture.Why This Book Will Transform Your Safety Leadership: Leadership at Its Core: Explore innate and acquired traits of effective leaders, with real-world examples like the BOPE, emphasizing values, ethics, and the power of personal example to engage teams.Strategic Communication: Learn to manage knowledge, deliver assertive feedback, and create internal communication agendas that foster engagement and innovation in health and safety.Building a Strong Organizational Culture: Understand how to measure and shape culture, with rituals of passage, reinforcement, and degradation, integrating ethical and social principles for a resilient organization.Effective Management Systems: Master leading and lagging indicators, benchmarking, legal compliance, and strategic action plans to drive productivity and adherence.Leveraging Interventions: Discover real campaigns like "180 Days" and "March Against Accidents," with success stories that minimize risks and promote zero incidents.Tools and Reflections: Includes questionnaires, stakeholder maps, PDCA cycles, and final lessons for immediate application, inspired by thinkers like Einstein and Gandhi.Praise from Readers: "An indispensable manual for leaders who want to go beyond the basics. Ara繳jo's lessons transformed our safety culture - fewer accidents, more engagement!" - Safety Manager, Petrochemical Industry"Practical and inspiring! This book helped me implement real changes, focusing on people and results." - HR Director, Manufacturing SectorIf you're tired of reactive approaches that don't last, Make a Difference is your roadmap to proactive, transformative leadership. Perfect for corporate training, safety committees, or personal development. Don't wait for the next incident: invest in a culture of excellence today.Buy Now and Make a Difference! Add to cart and unlock the power of leadership that saves lives. Available in paperback and eBook formats.
Hope for the Hopeless
Jimmy Blanco was one of the longest living survivors of the world's deadliest brain cancer and he defied the odds without traditional medicine. In 1995, he was diagnosed with a glioblastoma multiforme grade IV and given less than four months to live. From day one he rejected chemotherapy and radiation and the doctor's death sentence for him. He self-treated with natural medicine, radically altered his diet, practiced visualization and other mental focus techniques, and had a healthy faith in God. He fought eight incredible years against the tumor that doesn't quit. Jimmy began writing a book about his journey but sadly did not finish it. Fifteen years after his death, his widow, Elizabeth, found the unfinished book he'd been writing and gave it to their daughter, Jamie. Now as an adult and award-winning journalist, Jamie knew what she had to do-complete her father's work. She has investigated the biggest factors that contributed to her father's miraculous remission and done a deep dive into the latest brain cancer research, both the great and the lacking. This multigenerational memoir spans more than twenty years and tells the story of heartache, miracles, the power of nature and faith, and the bonds of love that disease and death cannot break.
Your Simple Guide to Reversing Type 2 Diabetes
A super-simple guide for anyone wanting to reverse their type 2 diabetes **The Sunday Times Bestseller** In this pocket version of his bestselling Life Without Diabetes, Professor Roy Taylor offers a brilliantly concise explanation of what happens to us when we get type 2 and how we can escape it. Taylor's research has demonstrated that type 2 is caused by just one factor - too much internal fat in the liver and pancreas - and that to reverse it you need to strip this harmful internal fat out with rapid weight loss. In simple, accessible language, Taylor takes you through the three steps of his clinically proven Newcastle weight loss plan and shows how to incorporate the program into your life. Complete with FAQs and inspirational tips from his trial participants, this is an essential read for anyone who has been given a diagnosis of type 2 diabetes or pre-diabetes and wants to understand their condition and transform their outcomes.
My Rise from the Flames and Ashes of Covid-19
LaJeana Morgan, Better known as "Sunshine", aka Sista M, is a single mother and grandmother writing for the first time of her experiences with having COVID and how her spiritual background got her through that sickness. She works from home. She is a devout Christian, loves music, has the gift of song and strives every day to make someone happy. You can visit her online through Facebook: LaJeana R Ellington-Morgan.
The Atheist and the Holy City
In this series of 15 essays, which won the Letterstedt Prize, Sweden's equivalent of the Pulitzer, distinguished cell biologist George Klein shares his considerable insights on science and on human nature. Organized loosely as "The Wisdom and Folly of Scientists," "Journeys," "Viruses and Cancer," and "La Condition Humaine," the essays range from lucid explanations of biological and genetic processes to personal remembrances and studies of famous scientists to discussions of the complicity of science and medicine in the Nazi extermination camps.
A cancer and thousand needles
This is a quick translation of my testimony in French. English is therefore not perfect. At 24, I was told that I had cancer, more specifically stage 4 Hodgkin's lymphoma. The caregivers reassured me: it is a cancer that can be cured in 6 months! Except that 3 years later I am still in treatment. After months of chemotherapy and an autograft, I am currently benefiting from immunotherapy. When you spend most of your time in the hospital, you have many adventures. I quickly understood that I must not let myself be pushed around and impose my choices to better live with hospitalizations! I take you into a medical world that can be scary, but is not always as dark as you think. Through my testimony, I wish to break the taboo of cancer.
Coronavirus and Vulnerable People
Drawing from many disciplinary areas, this edited volume explores how the Coronavirus pandemic has disproportionately harmed vulnerable and marginalized people in the U.S. Chapters address harm to people of color that exacerbated structural racism and harm to low-wage workers that highlighted existing inequalities. In addition, the volume provides strategies that have been successful in mitigating these harms and recommendations for a post-pandemic more peaceful and just future.
1950's Slang Word Search
Do you wish you could help your loved ones who have problems with their memory, or just keep your brain active? It's very important at all times of life. By solving these large print word search puzzles for seniors, you're working out your brain and reducing your brain age. Get feels like being back in the 1950s - 250+ slang words and phrases. Rebus, crossword, word search, and brain games for seniors is a simple way to keep yourself sharp, and many people do these types of activities every day. Features: Large, Easy-to-Read Print Each puzzle has a complete answer on the last pages. Fun Entertaining 1950's Topics Perfectly sized 8.5" x 11" Premium Matte Color Cover Perfect for everyone
Covid-19
Human history has been befallen by a long chain of famines, epidemics, and pandemics. During this current COVID-19 pandemic, our world remains under-prepared to predict, detect, respond, prevent infectious disease outbreaks, and a fortiori pandemics-whether naturally occurring, accidental, or deliberately released. These threats endanger lives, disrupt families and societies, and wreak havoc on economies. They represent the ultimate equal opportunity condition! They do not respect national boundaries, do not discriminate between different ethnicities, religions, social or economic status or even age, and can spread rapidly, jeopardizing the health, security, and prosperity of all world countries. Indeed, physical distance alone no longer provides protection as pathogens can move from one point on Earth to almost any other place in the world within less than 36 hours! Yet, the cost of failing to control outbreaks, ruining and losing lives, destabilizing the social fabric, and decimating economies is considerably greater than the cost of prevention. It is therefore in each country's security interest to strengthen global health security and manage the risk of infectious disease outbreaks that might further develop into full-blown pandemics. Having hosted several variants of the original causal coronavirus, this global warning applies particularly to the African continent where health security needs particular highlighting, multidisciplinary engagement and multisector coordination need strengthening, and financial preparedness is direly needed. Against this background, COVID-19 was naturally selected as the main theme for the 2020-2021 SASA International Conference that was jointly co-hosted by the Society for the Advancement of Science in Africa, the Uganda Ministry of Health, and other partners (World Health Organization). This volume encapsulates a range of perspectives and associated recommendations. The health as well as socio-economic challenges glaringly manifested by the pandemic are discussed for preparation and control to render African societies more resilient, including response and treatment to meet the African contexts; education and transformation to address poverty concerns; envisaging and shaping new futures to cater for a more holistic and inclusive wellbeing; and adoption of scientific innovation to meet future demands for disease control.
Covid-19
Human history has been befallen by a long chain of famines, epidemics, and pandemics. During this current COVID-19 pandemic, our world remains under-prepared to predict, detect, respond, prevent infectious disease outbreaks, and a fortiori pandemics-whether naturally occurring, accidental, or deliberately released. These threats endanger lives, disrupt families and societies, and wreak havoc on economies. They represent the ultimate equal opportunity condition! They do not respect national boundaries, do not discriminate between different ethnicities, religions, social or economic status or even age, and can spread rapidly, jeopardizing the health, security, and prosperity of all world countries. Indeed, physical distance alone no longer provides protection as pathogens can move from one point on Earth to almost any other place in the world within less than 36 hours! Yet, the cost of failing to control outbreaks, ruining and losing lives, destabilizing the social fabric, and decimating economies is considerably greater than the cost of prevention. It is therefore in each country's security interest to strengthen global health security and manage the risk of infectious disease outbreaks that might further develop into full-blown pandemics. Having hosted several variants of the original causal coronavirus, this global warning applies particularly to the African continent where health security needs particular highlighting, multidisciplinary engagement and multisector coordination need strengthening, and financial preparedness is direly needed. Against this background, COVID-19 was naturally selected as the main theme for the 2020-2021 SASA International Conference that was jointly co-hosted by the Society for the Advancement of Science in Africa, the Uganda Ministry of Health, and other partners (World Health Organization). This volume encapsulates a range of perspectives and associated recommendations. The health as well as socio-economic challenges glaringly manifested by the pandemic are discussed for preparation and control to render African societies more resilient, including response and treatment to meet the African contexts; education and transformation to address poverty concerns; envisaging and shaping new futures to cater for a more holistic and inclusive wellbeing; and adoption of scientific innovation to meet future demands for disease control.
Living in the Moment
Like a What to Expect When You're Expecting for dementia, Living in the Moment offers a comprehensive, easy-to-follow guide to understanding Alzheimer's and other brain diseases, and what to do next. For caregivers and patients alike, renowned geriatrician Dr. Elizabeth Landsverk offers a path for patients to live a healthy and full life with dementia. A loved one's dementia diagnosis can leave you feeling scared and overwhelmed. But you are not alone. Dr. Elizabeth Landsverk, founder of ElderConsult Geriatric Medicine, has led thousands of patients through a brain disease diagnosis, equipping them with knowledge, tools, and support to help them live happy and engaged lives. She shares her expertise in this practical reference that offers helpful explanations, advice, and guidance through an often confusing and challenging new landscape. Dr. Landsverk's advice covers understanding the disease itself to managing a patient's aggression and paranoia, from protecting against elder abuse to creating a long-range plan for patients and caregivers that includes home care, assisted living, and hospice care. LIVING IN THE MOMENT promises a plan that will minimize medication, treat pain, and relieve agitation, without falling back on standard medical approaches. Here is everything you need to know about caring for your loved one and making his or her life the best possible, starting now. You'll learn: * How to recognize the earliest dementia changesHow to create a plan of action for today--and tomorrow--that will help to manage this new normalInnovative new activities, and holistic interventions that can slow the progression of dementiaComprehensive information on both prescription and OTC medications that can help or hurt dementia patientsDealing with day-to-day challenges, from staying mobile to overcoming agitation and aggression without resorting to sedationA guide to understanding powerful medications that are often prescribed, and do not work How to relieve pain and calm agitation - without sedation or drugs How to keep your vulnerable loved one safe and secure--both physically and financially How and where to get help, including online support groups, home health care agencies, care managers, neuropsychologists, communities and day programs for people with dementia, and government agenciesTips on keeping your loved one at home versus placementDr. Landsverk demystifies the ins and outs of dementia, explaining what it is and what it's not, making sure you and your loved one will be ready to address whatever develops and maintain quality of life. Uniquely, Living in the Moment will transform how you think about dementia, providing comfort and support for the best life possible--at any stage.
Managing Stress in Music Education
Managing Stress in Music Education presents research, theory, possible pitfalls, and strategies for music teachers looking to navigate the challenging climate of potential stressors. Covering a wide range of topics such as sleep, physical movement, nutrition, happiness, gratitude, and mindfulness, this book offers music educators the tools to thrive in a work environment that can often lead to stress and burnout. Readers will examine vignettes of challenged and successful music teachers, and consider new techniques and classic reminders for a healthy enjoyment of work and life.Grounded in research and written in an accessible and concise manner, Managing Stress in Music Education is an excellent addition to any music teacher's bookshelf.
Dignity for Deeply Forgetful People
For caregivers of deeply forgetful people: a book that combines new ethics guidelines with an innovative program on how to communicate and connect with people with Alzheimer's.How do we approach a deeply forgetful loved one so as to notice and affirm their continuing self-identity? For three decades, Stephen G. Post has worked around the world encouraging caregivers to become more aware of--and find renewed hope in--surprising expressions of selfhood despite the challenges of cognitive decline. In this book, Post offers new perspectives on the worth and dignity of people with Alzheimer's and related disorders despite the negative influence of hypercognitive values that place an ethically unacceptable emphasis on human dignity as based on linear rationality and strength of memory. This bias, Post argues, is responsible for the abusive exclusion of this population from our shared humanity. With vignettes and narratives, he argues for a deeper dignity grounded in consciousness, emotional presence, creativity, interdependence, music, and a self that is not gone but differently abled. Post covers key practical topics such as: - understanding the experience of dementia- noticing subtle expressions of continuing selfhood, including paradoxical lucidity - perspectives on ethical quandaries from diagnosis to terminal care and everything in between, as gleaned from the voices of caregivers- how to communicate optimally and use language effectively - the value of art, poetry, symbols, personalized music, and nature in revealing self-identity- the value of trained dementia companion dogsAt a time when medical advances to cure these conditions are still out of reach and the most recent drugs have shown limited effectiveness, Post argues that focusing discussion and resources on the relational dignity of these individuals and the respite needs of their caregivers is vital. Grounding ethics on the equal worth of all conscious human beings, he provides a cautionary perspective on preemptive assisted suicide based on cases that he has witnessed. He affirms vulnerability and interdependence as the core of the human condition and celebrates caregivers as advocates seeking social and economic justice in an American system where they and their loved ones receive only leftover scraps. Racially inclusive and grounded in diversity, Dignity for Deeply Forgetful People also includes a workshop appendix focused on communication and connection, A Caregiver Resilience Program, by Rev. Dr. Jade C. Angelica.
The Manhood RX
A top urologist's prescription for better sexual health and overall wellness. According to research studies, men with health problems, and more specifically sexual health problems, are more likely than women to have had no recent contact with a doctor regardless of income or ethnicity. This reluctance to seek medical help means that for men, their diseases often go undetected until it is significantly progressed, and this late discovery has serious consequences.To make matters worse, when men do see their physicians, many doctors find it difficult to talk about sexual health with their patients. Common conditions such as erectile dysfunction or Peyronie's disease (an acquired penile curvature) are often dismissed or simply go unaddressed. This avoidance creates real health problems: erectile dysfunction (ED)alone affects as much as 20% of men worldwide, occurring in as much as 52% of men between the ages 40 and 70. Serious skin cancers, penile injuries, and infections can go untreated for years. And, doctors lose a valuable tool in predicting other chronic health issues when sexual health isn't discussed. Dr. Burnett takes a deep dive here into identifying what healthy sexual function actually looks like, and clearly identifies the distinct components of the male sexual response that every healthy man experiences. For each of these components, readers will learn about the specific problems that can present, their underlying or contributing causes, and how each can be resolved. It will explode the myth that the only way to enhance men's sexual health is through testosterone therapies. Instead, his effective prescription for enhanced sexual function and overall health highlights the best that evidence-based medicine has to offer: a comprehensive mixture of easy yet important lifestyle changes, the most advanced medications including hormone therapies when they are appropriately administered, mental health therapies, external aids, and surgery. In total, readers will have a cutting-edge life strategy for achieving optimal sexual health now and for years to come.
Understanding Osteoporosis
Offers cutting-edge tips for sufferers and those who help them, and offer and overview of the essentials of treatment, symptoms, risk factors, and outcomes. Osteoporosis is prevalent among aging women especially, but it can affect anyone as they age. Here, Naheed Ali offers an overview of the disorder and its warning signs and risk factors. He walks readers through prevention strategies, common symptoms, treatment options, and potential outcomes for sufferers. Keeping caregivers in mind, too, Dr. Ali offers advice for both sufferers and those who love and care for them, to keep them safe.
A Doctor's Journey Back to Health
From doctor to patient to doctor again, Dr Steven Sommer's uplifting story is told alongside the story of Chronic Fatigue Syndrome (ME/CFS). Steven's life and career was soaring with potential before it was derailed by ME/CFS. Steven and his partner, Tori, unveil the horrors of what it was like to have this disease as he shares his search for answers, a quest that culminates in a joyous turn-around.Interwoven, is the fascinating medical research that's blowing the hat off our understanding of this oft-maligned illness. It exposes and verifies that ME/CFS is truly a biomedical disease not a psychiatric one.Currently, close to two hundred and fifty thousand Australians and millions of people worldwide are impacted by ME/CFS. This number is likely to swell as a percentage of people with Long Covid go on to develop ME/CFS.In the follow-up companion book, A Path Back to Life, Steven provides a management approach, he calls Micro-Rehab, that gives hope and practical guidance to those who need it.
