A Short Primer on Why Cancer Still Sucks
Have you ever wondered why cancer remains such a dreadful illness? Why is it so common? How can you reduce your cancer risk? Why is screening not better at finding cancers early? How does cancer make people feel so sick?How do different types of treatment work, why might they fail, and how do they cause side effects? What role does our immune system play? Do alternative and complementary therapies work?Why has progress been so painfully slow? What can we do to speed progress? How can we reduce the very high cost of effective new therapies?Which healthcare system (Canadian or American) is better at caring for cancer patients? What can the two systems learn from each other?In this book, oncologist Dr. David J. Stewart addresses these common, vexing questions about cancer. He also discusses what future changes we can anticipate.Each chapter starts with a Short Primer section that tries to answer these questions in a way that can be understood by patients, their families, and the public. This Short Primer section is followed by a Further Details section for anyone wanting to take a somewhat deeper dive into the topic.The intent of this book is to inform, so that the reader can better understand the enemy we face. But it is also a call to action. There are too many impediments to progress. We can and must fix this!
In Search of My Father
What happens when life throws together a busy, enthusiastic, doctor-daughter and her bereaved, disenchanted, dependent father? What happens when science meets stubbornness and a parent needs parenting?Following her mother's death, Dr Helena Popovic puts her medical training and beliefs to the test when she becomes the carer for her elderly father who has encroaching dementia.A passionate medical practitioner and an international public speaker on Boost Your Brain and Turn Stress into Success, Helena finds herself living out everything she preached.This moving story is part personal diary, part scientific treatise and part practical guide, woven together with humorous anecdotes. Above all, it's an inspiring account of a daughter in search of her father: the man beyond the grief, despair, depression and dementia.This timeless book deals with a complex issue many of us will need to face: how best to care for elderly parents or loved ones who can no longer care for themselves. What do those in our care most need from us?Are there steps we can take to defy dementia and build a better brain? Are we able to sharpen our intellect, tap into brain potential we never knew we had, and prevent the cognitive decline most of us believe is inevitable with ageing?The answer is an unequivocal YES!Facts inform but stories transform. The facts in this book will change your thinking - the story in this book will change your life.'Who would have thought that dementia could be such an adventure? That adventure, in fact, prevents dementia!' Dr Sarah Woodbury FRANZCOG
A Short Primer on Why Cancer Still Sucks
Have you ever wondered why cancer remains such a dreadful illness? Why is it so common? How can you reduce your cancer risk? Why is screening not better at finding cancers early? How does cancer make people feel so sick?How do different types of treatment work, why might they fail, and how do they cause side effects? What role does our immune system play? Do alternative and complementary therapies work?Why has progress been so painfully slow? What can we do to speed progress? How can we reduce the very high cost of effective new therapies?Which healthcare system (Canadian or American) is better at caring for cancer patients? What can the two systems learn from each other?In this book, oncologist Dr. David J. Stewart addresses these common, vexing questions about cancer. He also discusses what future changes we can anticipate.Each chapter starts with a Short Primer section that tries to answer these questions in a way that can be understood by patients, their families, and the public. This Short Primer section is followed by a Further Details section for anyone wanting to take a somewhat deeper dive into the topic.The intent of this book is to inform, so that the reader can better understand the enemy we face. But it is also a call to action. There are too many impediments to progress. We can and must fix this!
Diabetes Sucks AND You Can Handle It
An actionable toolkit to help you manage the emotional burden of type 1 diabetes written by a psychologist who knows firsthand how much T1D sucks. Life with T1D is unpredictable and filled with never-ending work, leading to overwhelm and burnout. Diabetes gets even more challenging when you believe you can't handle this stress. In this guide to navigating the emotional challenges of T1D, Dr. Mark Heyman shows how life becomes easier when you accept that T1D sucks AND believe you can handle it.In this book, you'll: - Find out how it's easier to manage the stress of T1D when you stop trying to control it- Discover how you probably make T1D more challenging than it needs to be- Master skills to help you handle the emotional burden of T1DDr. Mark shares proven tools and real-life stories of others who have learned to handle the stress of T1D to provide hope for anyone struggling with this chronic condition.Are you ready for more freedom and flexibility in your life with T1D? This book holds the key.
The Courage To be Imperfect
There are very few people in this age who can say they have remained untouched by cancer. If you haven't had it yourself, you probably know someone who has. For those of you who have had cancer, this book was written to let you know you are accepted and valuable. For those of you that are supporting a loved one or friend through cancer, this story will help you understand their needs mentally as well as physically, and to accept them as they are. With all the talk lately about being a survivor, I feel I have earned the right, more than many, to be awarded that title. I have battled cancer four times and defeated it. Each time I dealt with it, I learned to become bigger than the disease and to move beyond it, against tremendous odds. I learned that conventional coping mechanisms had negative results on both me and everyone around me. There is a way to truly live while enduring cancer so that the results are positive, regardless of the prognosis. A physician once told me that I have been able to achieve a mindset that we had only read about. This is my road to that mindset.
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.
Activities Designed For Low Function At Any level
My hopes and dreams of helping those with Alzheimer's or other dementia have come to fruition with the completion of this book. For many years I've been seeing improvements firsthand and have felt the satisfaction of making a positive differencein the lives of your loved ones. I hope that using these therapeutic activities will be as rewarding for you and your loved ones as it is for me and my clients. It is difficult to find the words to describe the deep feelings that surfaced as I reached for remnants of memory to build upon. It is even more difficult to describe the euphoria I feel each time I see a smile on the face of someone who has had little to smile about. Imagine the comfort and satisfaction of seeing deteriorated relationships return to being productive and meaningful ones.
Handle with Care
A sensitive and loving story, Handle With Care is a sympathetic portrayal of the difficulties and trauma of caring for a parent suffering from the progressive deterioration of his or her mental facilities. Describing her mother's long, irreversible illness, Dorothy Brown candidly relates her feelings of shock, despair, and bewilderment and her later feelings of guilt, resentment, and sadness. More than just a personal account, this book is a valuable discussion of the symptoms of Alzheimer's disease, the options for care and/or treatment, and the financial and legal issues. Ms. Brown stresses the need for early diagnosis and points out that "senility" (a convenient catch-all term) is hardly accurate and is often misleading, allowing one to accept as inevitable what may in fact be treatable. She also describes the findings of research that hold out hope for better diagnosis and more effective treatment in the future.
Alzheimers
This book, fight brain diseases with food, can still be very helpful to you, even if you do not shop or cook your own meals. The knowledge you acquire about these commonly available foods will be very useful to you, irrespective of your age, gender, or place of residence.To fully get all these benefits and more that this book has to offer, just obtain a copy or more for your friends and family. Here is a preview of what you'll learn...Cognitive disorders 101: knowing the symptoms and methods of assessment for alzheimer's and dementiaDoing what the doctor has ordered: know what treatment and drugs are prescribed for alzheimer's and dementiaDecrease the likelihood of developing the condition: lifestyle changes that can help prevent the development of alzheimer's and dementiaMuch, much more!It's time to take control of your alzheimer's treatment and try protocols that have actually worked and are based on the newest, latest, cutting-edge, and correct theory.Why is it that big pharma still pushes alzheimer's treatments like aricept, namenda, razadyne, exelon, cognex that are expensive, have side effects, and are basically do nothing? Because it's the only way they can make money on alzheimer's! The treatments that work-are unpatentable/unprofitable!
Caring for Nigel
At the age of sixty-nine Nigel Murray, a retired university lecturer and former Army officer, was diagnosed with dementia. Doctors suspected he was suffering from a rare and degenerative neurological disorder known as Multiple System Atrophy (MSA). However, Nigel also had many of the symptoms of both Parkinson's disease and Lewy Body dementia and an official diagnosis was never made.For four years Nigel's wife, Eileen, kept a diary. This was her "safety valve" - an outlet for the daily stresses of caring for him at home, as his mental and physical health slowly deteriorated. In her diary she gives a frank and detailed account of his challenging and erratic behaviour, his bizarre hallucinations, the relentless struggle with his incontinence and the endless disturbed nights.Even in her darkest moments, Eileen's dry Scottish humour shines through - you will laugh one moment and be moved the next. You can't help but smile at Nigel's trousers with the "appetite mechanism" and his special "anti-dandruff comb".As the dementia advances, Nigel retreats into a busy world of army and lecturing duties, harking back to his earlier days. Eventually, the burden of running her own "one-woman nursing home" becomes too much for Eileen and her quest to find respite care begins. This presents challenges of its own.This true and touching account offers a unique insight into the day-to-day experience of caring for someone with dementia or a related illness.Some Amazon Five Star Reviews: ★★★★★ Excellent - a great read★★★★★ Loved it★★★★★ Very eye opening★★★★★ Brilliant book★★★★★ Sad but a good read★★★★★ A gem★★★★★ Five starsAlso Now Available in Large Print (ISBN: 9781914523182)
Finding the Light in Dementia
'Finding the Light in Dementia: a guide for Families, Friends and Caregivers' is the essential self help book that explains common changes that can occur in people living with dementia. By offering valuable approaches, tips and suggestions interspersed with caregivers' stories, the reader can learn to care for and maintain a connection with their care partner. Whether you're a spouse, partner, daughter, son, sibling, friend, parent or paid caregiver, this book is for you. Finding the Light in Dementia will help give you more confidence to care by: Supporting you through a diagnosis of dementia Helping you understand what your care partner is experiencing Teaching you ways to communicate and connect with each other Helping you make subtle changes to your home to help your care partner feel safe and content Introducing practical and creative ways to stimulate memories to help with day to day living Showing you how to create lifestories together Suggesting ways to keep your care partner interested and engaged in meaningful activities Providing tips for sleeping, eating and drinking Suggesting ways to help your partner with their appearance and dignity Showing you ways of overcoming the challenges of changing behaviour, reactions and responses Helping reduce the effects of hallucinations, delusions and misperceptions Suggesting ways for you to care for yourself Involving families and friends Giving advice when considering professional care at home and in residential care Knowing how tired and stressed you may feel, 'Finding the Light in Dementia' is written in bite sized chunks that makes it easy to follow. By giving you space to write down any points you would like to make and providing question sheets for you to refer to when speaking with your doctor and/or legal professionals you can make this your personal guide. When following the approaches in this book, you should find that your partner will feel more understood and you will become calmer thereby helping you both find a sense of connection and continue to live well.
Treating Cancer with Immunotherapy and Targeted Therapy
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Hope for Cancer Patients at All Stages of illness
Throughout his decades as a practicing oncologist, Dr. Radha Vemuri treated patients with all types of cancer at all stages of illness. He learned that every patient needs more than just state of the art medicine whether at the beginning or final stages of cancer and at every point in between. All patients need hope!From hope comes the fortitude to fight for life and the peace to face whatever the future brings, whether it be balancing treatment with other activities or end-of-life concerns.Cancer patients often find themselves overwhelmed and this book shows how hope can be maintained throughout cancer treatment from diagnosis through whatever the end result may be.After receiving his own advanced cancer diagnosis, Radha personally tested the effectiveness of his longstanding philosophy and is now able to express the necessity of hope from both a patient's and physician's points of view.
Forced to Focus
FORCED TO FOCUSConsider our reality: the pandemic, division over "vaccination vs. non-vaccination," mask vs. no mask," global warming, abortion vs. life choice, social unrest, and senseless violence. Bias media in all forums are fueling the flames with every strategy of society and dysfunction in our families. So then, it is Pastor Ronald L. Griffins' assignment to use his personal experience during his cancer journey to encourage you as we all experience life together. In the face of what sometimes seems like there is no answer and no way out of this horrible place, Forced to Focus has given him a clearer picture and a closer relationship with God. Pastor Griffins' heart desire is that what he experienced will encourage you to refocus on God and discover that He is The Answer above all.
Dare to Discover Your Purpose
GEORGE JERJIAN is a mindset mentor, author, and speaker who retired after being given just six months to live by his doctor. Thankfully, the diagnosis was wrong and as soon as he could, he "unretired" and set to work, helping his tribe of baby boomers do the same. George has a business degree from Bradford University in England and a master's degree in journalism from New York University. He has been in business for over 40 years, working as a Chartered Marketer, a partner in US commercial real estate, and a financial adviser. He has authored 10 books, is an Emmy award-winning producer, a Distinguished Toastmaster, and founder of Retirement Rebellion. "Winston Churchill was just hitting his stride in his mid-sixties when he was elected Prime Minister of Great Britain and led the Allied Forces into WW2. Colonel Sanders, at the age of 65, began franchising KFC using his first Social Security check. Dare to Discover Your Purpose provides the mindset blueprint required to kickstart your so-called "retirement" years into high gear."Bob Proctor, Bestselling Author of You Were Born Rich, Toronto, Canada "Jerjian's unique book can help retirees discover their life 'purpose.' His DARE method guides retiring boomers to delve into their hearts and minds to create a blueprint for a new life of purpose and passion in the third age of life. This book can help reframe retirement and transform obstacles into opportunities."Ken Dychtwald, PhD, author of What Retirees Want and Radical Curiosity, Orinda, CA, USA "You can retire from work, but you can't retire from life. George Jerjian explains the vital importance of having purpose in later life and how to find it."Maggy Pigott, CBE, Author of How to Age Joyfully: Eight Steps to a Happier, Fuller Life, London, UK "If you didn't tiptoe through most of your life, why would you 'tiptoe to a quiet death'? It's the fundamental question George Jerjian asks all of us to consider as he challenges us to re-evaluate what it means to live life with hope, optimism, and empowerment. We all should dare to live Jerjian's rebellious retirement."Peter Kaldes, President & CEO, American Society on Aging, San Francisco, CA, USA "George Jerjian is a rebel with a cause. His cause is to awaken and inspire mid-lifers so they can prepare for the next stage of life. His key point is that every individual has the power to create a future that works for them, where they can flourish and prosper. But this will not just drop in your lap, it takes willingness and work. I commend George's work to you, so read this book, and get started on your journey of the rest of your life."Hunter Leonard, Bestselling Author, Founder Silver & Wise, Sydney, Australia To meet George Jerjian in person is one of life's great treats, but if you can't meet him personally, this little book of his will recharge the batteries of your life and change the way you think and behave. Wherever you go, you will create value and the planet will be a better place as a result.Professor Malcolm McDonald MA(Oxon) MSc PhD DLitt DSc, Emeritus Professor, Cranfield University School of Management, UK "George Jerjian's DARE method maps why and how to 'unretire' and provides the tools to help you find your own unique purpose."Martin Hyde, Associate Professor of Gerontology, Swansea University, UK
Positive Images
A tidal wave of panic surrounded homosexuality and AIDS in the 1980s and early 1990s, the period commonly called 'The AIDS Crisis'. With the advent of antiretroviral drugs in the mid '90s, however, the meaning of an HIV diagnosis radically changed. These game-changing drugs now enable many people living with HIV to lead a healthy, regular life, but how has this dramatic shift impacted the representation of gay men and HIV in popular culture? Positive Images is the first detailed examination of how the relationship between gay men and HIV has transformed in the past two decades. From Queer as Folk to Chemsex, The Line of Beauty to The Normal Heart, Dion Kagan examines literature, film, TV, documentaries and news coverage from across the English-speaking world to unearth the socio-cultural foundations underpinning this 'post-crisis' period. His analyses provide acute insights into the fraught legacies of the AIDS Crisis and its continued presence in the modern queer consciousness.
The Nourished Brain
Worldwide, up to 50 million people and their families are living with some form of the degenerative and irreversible disease of Alzheimer's. By 2030, this number is expected to rise to a staggering 76 million people globally who will be living with this condition. At this time, there is no cure. Many families have asked, "Is there something that could have been done to prevent or slow down Alzheimer's disease?" Written by a Registered Dietitian who witnessed the gradual decline and loss of both parents to this disease, this book takes a look at the evolving and promising power of food and diet to thwart off the clutches of Alzheimer's. The author also includes brief anecdotes of other families whose lives have been forever changed by loved ones with Alzheimer's disease.-Takes a look at the inner workings of the human brain and numerous studies showing a strong correlation between food choices that either nourish or hinder brain health.-Provides guidance on meal planning to maximize brain health.-Includes a listing of the top brain-healthy foods to be consuming daily and brain-draining foods to avoid.-Offers an in-depth look at specific nutrients and their role in promoting better brain health.-Reveals the top 10 lifestyle factors for protecting brain health.-Provides simple, delicious recipes with ingredients containing nutrients known to be beneficial for brain health.
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Trucking Yoga
Trucking Yoga will increase your mobility, decrease pain, and improve your health in a few minutes a day. If you're a trucker, you might travel thousands of miles, but barely move your body. This sedentary lifestyle leaves you stiff, sore, and less healthy than you want to be. But no matter your age, level of activity, or job title, this book provides simple, small changes that will improve your life. Trucking Yoga is the first and most straightforward guide to over-the-road fitness. With 130 illustrations and clear text, it shows you how to use the tools and the time that you already have to get fit. Practice trucking yoga from the driver's seat, the sleeper, or outside your parked rig. * Improve your posture with a simple daily 5-point check * Master the four movements that EVERY body must do to age healthy * Tune up your body with quick Wellness Pitstop Check-Ins * Try out the more than 60 simple exercises and relaxation techniques that you can do anywhere
I Know What it's Like
When Jennifer Court began writing "I Know What it's Like" around 2011, her aim was to enlighten her children about the details of her cancer battle that began in the year 2000. The story slowly morphed into a way to help other ovarian cancer survivors. In the process of being shared with others, Jennifer discovered that "I Know What it's Like" has become a story of hope.
In Sickness and in Health
Did you ever think of going on a vacation with no idea of where you were going or how long you'd be away-not preparing, not packing, not bringing anything with you? Then, while you're on this vacation, you don't know where you are, you're not sure how you got there, you can't find a path to follow, and the route ahead is pure fog. You have no idea of where you're headed, and all you know is that you need to take one step after another just to keep on going.In Sickness and in Health documents such a journey, the author's personal journey, taken from his wife's Alzheimer's diagnosis until her death. As the disease progressed, the realities of daily life changed as Alzheimer's stole his wife's ability to function, her ability to communicate, her personality, and much more. But, while much of the focus is on Beth's deteriorating condition, this memoir also offers insight into the toll that Alzheimer's and, by extension, any terminal illness, takes on caregivers and survivors. The emotional roller coaster can be dramatic and can persist well past the death of the patient. But readers are also offered some practical advice about housekeeping items-finances, legal affairs, and considerations around care-each of which must be thought through for both the short and long term.Written from the heart, In Sickness and in Health offers solace to those who have lost someone to Alzheimer's or other terminal illnesses and assures them that they can get through this most painful time in their lives. It offers a glimpse into a world that we all too often go out of our way to avoid-and some suggestion for navigating it with a little less bewilderment when we can evade it no longer.
In Sickness and in Health
Did you ever think of going on a vacation with no idea of where you were going or how long you'd be away-not preparing, not packing, not bringing anything with you? Then, while you're on this vacation, you don't know where you are, you're not sure how you got there, you can't find a path to follow, and the route ahead is pure fog. You have no idea of where you're headed, and all you know is that you need to take one step after another just to keep on going.In Sickness and in Health documents such a journey, the author's personal journey, taken from his wife's Alzheimer's diagnosis until her death. As the disease progressed, the realities of daily life changed as Alzheimer's stole his wife's ability to function, her ability to communicate, her personality, and much more. But, while much of the focus is on Beth's deteriorating condition, this memoir also offers insight into the toll that Alzheimer's and, by extension, any terminal illness, takes on caregivers and survivors. The emotional roller coaster can be dramatic and can persist well past the death of the patient. But readers are also offered some practical advice about housekeeping items-finances, legal affairs, and considerations around care-each of which must be thought through for both the short and long term.Written from the heart, In Sickness and in Health offers solace to those who have lost someone to Alzheimer's or other terminal illnesses and assures them that they can get through this most painful time in their lives. It offers a glimpse into a world that we all too often go out of our way to avoid-and some suggestion for navigating it with a little less bewilderment when we can evade it no longer.
The Diabetic Information Handbook
I like to help people by making their lives simpler and less complex. At one time, I was one of my mother's caregivers. My sisters and I had difficulty keeping up with my mother's medical information and scheduling. We would often write information down on notepads and share what her medical issues were, results of her doctor's visit, and change in medication.Sometimes one of us would forget to write down information which resulted in lots of confusion and unnecessary phone calls to the doctors trying to find out the next medical appointment or changes in medication, or at times we did not notate response when a medication did not agree with my mom.We spent a lot of time going back-and-forth between ourselves and doctors' offices. One day, while I was with my mom at one of her medical appointments, the idea came to me to write one manual and include the medication doses, doctor's appointments, type of insulin, etc. Needless to say, this manual made everyone's life a little easier.
Daily
Many seniors who are diagnosed with dementia and Alzheimer's often have feelings of depression and anxiety. In the early stages of dementia, people may experience a lack of motivation, social isolation, and feelings of fear. New research is finding that daily focused journaling and positivity prompts can improve the quality of life of people with dementia and Alzheimer's. This journal is designed to help identify negative feelings and shift attention in a more positive direction. This 2-Week Journal includes: Inspirational Quotes, Morning focus, Daily Intention, Blank To-Do lists, Today's Good Thoughts, Daily Reflection, 2-Week Review, and over 30 journaling prompts.
Happy Baby Picture Book
Looking for perfect gift to connect with your dear ones experiencing cognitive loss?"Happy Baby Picture Book" contains 40 Premium Baby Photos color printed on quality 60lb paper.No-text picture books are specifically formatted for those who enjoy looking through a book yet struggle with reading.This is a Level 1 book for cognitive loss.They are very popular as picture books for people with dementia, and are also suitable for: People who have had strokes, brain injuries, strokes or any cognitive lossParkinson's diseaseAlzheimer's diseasePicture Books for people with Dementia: Picture books can be a useful tool as they help promote conversation & dialogue, which in turn can have a whole host of benefits: Helps alleviate boredomCan help combat depressionReduces isolation between individuals when used as group therapy, for example in care homesIncreases relationship levels between individuals & carers, as pictures help promote conversation about life events in a casual & non-invasive mannerThe pictures used in these books were specifically chosen for people with Alzheimer's & dementia, there is a large variety of Happy Baby images that help soothing and relaxing.Our books make great presents, care home activities, or simply a brilliant reminiscence product.
Dancing with the Big Elephant in the Room
This is an account of what it is like to have cancer. It is a story about men but just as much about those who love them - spouses, children, and friends. It is my story as a man and also my wife's story . . . Ellen and I have been through the trials and tribulations of over eleven years of cancer, but we also experienced the joys of our deepening relationship along the way. You might be able to imagine what the process of dancing with 'the big elephant' involves . . . Ellen and I have danced that journey together.
Reminiscing 1960s America
Looking for perfect gift for Seniors with Cognitive Challenges? "Reminiscing 1960s America" contains 40 Premium photos from the 1960s, color printed on quality 70lb paper.They are very popular as picture books for people with dementia, and are also suitable for: People who have had strokes, brain injuries, or any cognitive lossParkinson's diseaseAlzheimer's diseaseEach of our picture book for seniors has: No mention of Dementia or Alzheimer's or Parkinson's on or inside the book or anything that could cause stress or embarrassment.Carefully chosen Topics from the 1960s with amazing picturesPremium Therapeutic Pictures of 1960s to remember and set a positive moodLarge Print for facilitating ease of readingOnly one picture per page considering the requirements of focus Hope our dear readers enjoy these books as we do making and refining them.
Cancer as a Wake-Up Call
An oncologist's integrative path to treating and living? better? with or beyond cancer-Dr. M. Laura Nasi presents a new way of looking at how we view and treat cancer. With current advances in medicine, we're learning more about the ways different aspects of our lives and health impact and interact with one another-why does one long-term smoker get diagnosed with stage-4 lung cancer while another remains cancer-free? Why does someone exposed to a known carcinogen get sick while someone else is apparently immune? What seemingly unrelated factors end up playing key roles in disease etiology, progression, and prognosis? In this well-researched, inspiring, and easy-to-read guide, Dr. Nasi offers an integrative, whole-person approach to cancer, and explains how it is a systemic disease manifesting a global condition locally. Conventional medicine focuses on attacking malignant cells. Integrative medicine encourages chemo and radiation when necessary, while also focusing on a patient's internal balance to help halt the disease. Nasi draws on the latest research on the PNIE (psycho-neuro-immuno-endocrine) network to help our systems recognize, repair, or eliminate the cancer cells, focusing on nutrition, stress management, exercise, adequate sleep, healthy relationships, and other body/mind/spirit modalities. Dr. Nasi encourages patients to become empowered agents of their own care.
The Type 2 Diabetes Break-through
It is every ones greatest desire to have boundless energy and health. Think back to when you were at your healthiest and most energetic; your mind was quick and sharp, positive and unstoppable. What if you could have that back, maybe even better than your best, and keep it for as long as you live? Or maybe you have never felt as vital as you thought you could. Well, this book will educate and guide you to a whole new you. So what does it take to stay healthy and free of symptoms and disease? If you ask me, its all about energy how to keep it if youve got it, and how to get it if you dont. Only by maintaining high energy levels can you stay well, free from disease, young, vibrant, and alive for all the days of your life. Approximately 17 million Americans have already been diagnosed with type 2 diabetes, and 16.4 million more have the disease but have not yet been diagnosed. And what could be worse than this? How about the fact that type 2 diabetes, once also known as adult-onset diabetes because it only occurred in adults, is now showing up at an alarming rate in children!
Life Blood
I decided to call my cancer the little c rather than the Big C. I wasn't giving it that much power over my life! - Cathy KoningCathy has been feeling unwell for some time. Eventually her worst fears are confirmed with the shock diagnosis of Acute Myeloid Leukaemia. Cathy has a deep-seated aversion to medical procedures but without immediate treatment she will not survive - not a great combination. Maybe this is not going to end well.Cathy's moving, unflinchingly honest and often humorous recollections and reflections chart her experience from diagnosis to cure and beyond. Along the way, she is admitted to ICU and placed in an induced coma, her mother dies, she undergoes a lifesaving but risky stem-cell transplant and marries her partner of 37 years.Cathy chronicles her cancer journey for readers seeking a better understanding of what it's like to be patient trying to survive against the odds. It's for family and friends supporting a loved one, medical practitioners and patients themselves.Life gave her lemons but Cathy decided to ask for something else.About the authorCathy Koning likes to re-invent herself. She briefly worked as a secondary school teacher after graduating with an arts degree from La Trobe University. As a theatre production photographer she toured Europe with Nigel Triffitt's Momma's Little Horror Show and captured shows at the Last Laugh Theatre Restaurant in Melbourne. After a stint as a cinema publicist she founded a successful gardening business and then ran a Sustainable Communities Program for two rural shires.Everything changed in 2012 with a leukaemia diagnosis. During her long recovery Cathy turned her hand to writing and Dainty Diva, the biography of Dorothy Rudder, a Sydney soprano and vaudeville artist was the outcome. Life Blood, the story of her cancer journey, gave her the chance to reflect on what it meant to be confronted by a frightening diagnosis and the comfort she found in family, friends and access to an excellent public health system. She is currently researching her next book about a notorious American con-man.Foreword by Dr Russell Harris bestselling author of The Happiness Trap
Life Blood
I decided to call my cancer the little c rather than the Big C. I wasn't giving it that much power over my life! - Cathy KoningCathy has been feeling unwell for some time. Eventually her worst fears are confirmed with the shock diagnosis of Acute Myeloid Leukaemia. Cathy has a deep-seated aversion to medical procedures but without immediate treatment she will not survive - not a great combination. Maybe this is not going to end well.Cathy's moving, unflinchingly honest and often humorous recollections and reflections chart her experience from diagnosis to cure and beyond. Along the way, she is admitted to ICU and placed in an induced coma, her mother dies, she undergoes a lifesaving but risky stem-cell transplant and marries her partner of 37 years.Cathy chronicles her cancer journey for readers seeking a better understanding of what it's like to be patient trying to survive against the odds. It's for family and friends supporting a loved one, medical practitioners and patients themselves.Life gave her lemons but Cathy decided to ask for something else.About the authorCathy Koning likes to re-invent herself. She briefly worked as a secondary school teacher after graduating with an arts degree from La Trobe University. As a theatre production photographer she toured Europe with Nigel Triffitt's Momma's Little Horror Show and captured shows at the Last Laugh Theatre Restaurant in Melbourne. After a stint as a cinema publicist she founded a successful gardening business and then ran a Sustainable Communities Program for two rural shires.Everything changed in 2012 with a leukaemia diagnosis. During her long recovery Cathy turned her hand to writing and Dainty Diva, the biography of Dorothy Rudder, a Sydney soprano and vaudeville artist was the outcome. Life Blood, the story of her cancer journey, gave her the chance to reflect on what it meant to be confronted by a frightening diagnosis and the comfort she found in family, friends and access to an excellent public health system. She is currently researching her next book about a notorious American con-man.Foreword by Dr Russell Harris bestselling author of The Happiness Trap
Hygge
The epidemic of unhappiness, loneliness and rushed lives is growing and growing. To whom should we look for help? Do you often feel like you are going through life on triple speed? Like the days are passing you by?Do you get the feeling of loneliness, even though you message with your friends all day long. When was the last time you had a peaceful dinner with the ones you love and care about? Did you answer well... to any of those? Be honest - we all do. To one, two, or even to all. We are constantly being rushed, pushed to do more things, have more things, be faster, more efficient, more successful. But it's burning us out. Even when we reach success, we're not happy with it. Here is a preview of what You'll learn... - How to find happiness changing perspective and habits- How to Make Your Lifestyle/Home More Hygge- How to Practice Hygge with new ideas- 3 Things that describe Hygge lifestyle- Why food plays a significant role in the Hygge culture- 5 Ways to embrace Hygge Beginning to practice hygge in your life simply requires a desire to create an atmosphere conducive to comfort and calm, a focus on togetherness and family rather than work and status.A belief that material wealth and consumer products do not equal happiness. Rather, it is an intrinsic feeling that comes from leading a comforting life of self-care and well-being. Success, following hygge, is not defined via one material thing. Rather, success is about work-life balance, creativity, and productivity in your life, comfort, and happiness in your home.
How to Heal from Herpes! (Herpes Simplex Virus-2, HSV-2)
"How to Heal from Herpes (Herpes Simplex Virus-2, HSV-2)" shows you how to prevent painful herpes skin rashes before they ever begin to break out on your genitals, buttocks, and other areas of your body. Trust me -- I've been there and it's not fun. When I first broke out with a horrible itching, oozing rash all over my labia and inside my vagina, I had no idea what was happening. Then my boyfriend, Max, told me that he had a similar rash on his penis. Even though we had agreed to be monogamous, Max had not followed through with his end of the bargain. He explained that she was just a hitchhiker, and she had immediately moved on. He swore to me that it would not happen again. He believed that he had contracted a sexually-transmitted disease from her. He didn't know what the disease was. I was furious with Max about his infidelity and the resulting sexually-transmitted disease that he had given me. My heart was broken. That was my wake-up call. That day I realized that life is short and precious. I made a decision to do things differently. I decided to find out everything that I could about this "love bug," this sexually-transmitted disease called herpes simplex-2 (HSV-2), and stop it from ruining the rest of my life. Through over forty years of painstaking study with the most knowledgeable natural healing experts on the planet and rigorous examination of the scientific research, I empowered myself to change my physical, mental, emotional, and spiritual selves to defeat this virus. And now I want to help you do the same. After all, deciding to take action to overcome the genital herpes virus is something you do because you have a vision of a better life for yourself. It's your chance to take control and be free of the painful symptoms and emotions that result from the herpes virus. "How to Heal from Herpes (Herpes Simplex Virus-2, HSV-2)" shows you how to overcome the genital herpes virus and create a healthy body, mind, and spirit. This book teaches you exactly how to end the suffering and loss that has resulted from the genital herpes virus and finally move forward with your journey of healing. "How to Heal from Herpes (Herpes Simplex Virus-2, HSV-2)" shows you how you can easily prevent herpes skin outbreaks. Remember, your life is precious. Learn how to use the herpes virus as a growth opportunity to start creating the life of your dreams today!
Psoriatic Arthritis Explained
Psoriatic arthritis is a persistent, progressive disease that is typified by psoriasis or an inflammation of the skin and arthritis of the joints. About 15 to 20% of patients who have psoriasis can develop this inflammation of the joints. In this book, you will learn about the symptoms of the ailment, treatment and management options, how changing your diet can improve your condition, and how you can be in control of your life.Psoriatic Arthritis Causes, Symptoms, Treatments, Self Help Techniques, Natural Remedies and Much More!
Talking to My Tatas
With humor and empathy, Dana Brantley-Sieders explores the science and realities of breast cancer for the love of your boobs and your life.Dana Brantley-Sieders spent twenty years working as a biomedical breast cancer researcher. Then, she was diagnosed with breast cancer. She thought she knew breast cancer before it whacked her upside her left boob and left her bleeding on the curb of uncertainty. Turns out, she had a lot to learn. This book shares Brantley-Sieders' personal journey with breast cancer, from the laboratory bench to her own bedside, and provides accessible information about breast cancer biology for non-scientists. Talking to My Tatas: All You Need to Know from a Breast Cancer Researcher and Survivor, offers accurate, evidence-based science that is accessible to all readers, including the more than three hundred thousand individuals diagnosed with breast cancer every year, their caregivers, and their loved ones. Knowledge is power, and lack of it can lead to overtreatment, unnecessary pain and suffering, and even death. By demystifying the process from mammograms, biopsies, pathology, and diagnostics, to surgical options, tumor genomic testing, and new treatment options, Brantley-Sieders aims to arm breast cancer patients with the tools they need to battle this disease with a healthy dose of humor, grace, and hope.
Cancer Diet for the Newly Diagnosed
Keep your body nourished after a cancer diagnosisEating a wholesome, nutrient-rich diet is essential to helping your body handle illness. This cancer cookbook empowers you with a complete collection of easy recipes that take the guesswork out of what to eat during cancer treatment. Each recipe is designed to be healthy and balanced, tasty, and simple to make, so you can focus on your recovery.What sets this cancer diet cookbook apart: Nutritional knowledge--Learn all about nutrition and cancer, and how the meals you eat can help you maintain your strength, soothe your body, and even improve overall treatment outcomes.Combat symptoms--Discover which healing foods are best for the side effects and symptoms you may experience during treatment, whether you're fighting fatigue, nausea, or changes in taste.Range of recipes--From Baked Pears with Greek Yogurt for breakfast to a dinner of Sesame Miso Chicken, find a variety of delicious dishes all designed to be nutritious, easy to prepare, and comforting.Discover how healthy eating can aid your cancer recovery with this cookbook for the newly diagnosed.
Binay's Strategy for Overcoming Ambrosia
Ambrosia, a pest that grows in locations around the world, is a particularly stressful issue for people in Odessa and other parts of Ukraine. It is, however, a wholly treatable and avoidable condition. Ambrosia allergies, though seemingly inevitable to those who are suffering from them, have responded well to the all-natural strategies that Dr Binay Kumar Singh has used. In this book, he breaks down what those strategies are and how you can start using them in your own day-to-day life. Email: binay@drbinaysingh.comWebsite: https: //drbinaysingh.com
Why Doctors Are Killing You
John Hildreth Atkins is a certified genius with more than sixty books to his credit. When this man speaks, people listen. Among his many accomplishments, he has expounded on domestic violence, quantum physics, and exposed organized crime in several books, including Prosecuting the Prosecution (which was instrumental in getting an innocent man out of prison) and A Jew Hides Well (an expose that shows who actually killed JFK and why. In this latter book, he used forensics to prove Oswald was totally innocent. In addition, Oswald had vertigo so bad he could not even look down...let alone shoot at anything. No shots were fired from the Texas School Book depository building; they were fired from he fourth floor of the Dal-Tex building across the street. In this book, he does a remarkable job of exposing the corruption that has everyone trembling like newborn babies. At a thousand dollars a shot, of course they want you to get several. Mo' money. But covid is not killing people; underlying conditions are. After reading this, you will never look at the government, or doctors, the same way again. At fifteen, his I.Q. was rated in excess of 187. Having read this book, I can see why. The man is amazing. If there is a quirk to this publication, it is his self-professed antisemitism. In his words: "God has no need for a chosen anything," and it is time for people to stop accepting that as an excuse. If your doctor has prescribed more than five pills, you might want to read this book. Covid deaths? If you were getting paid thirty thousand dollars to say a patient died of covid, wouldn't you say it? Why not? Finally, John explains how the Earth was formed, global warming, and the impending doom hanging over mankind. If you bought the book for no other reason, this one thing is well worth any price. Unbelievable? But true. What are you waiting for?
Human Worth, Dementia, Loss
Articles All Desires Known: 6 Human Value and Worth amid COVID-19 - Chris Swift Dementia and the COVID-19 Virus 13 - Andrew Cozens Reshaping our Social Ecology - a Response 23 to Andrew Cozens - Peter Kevern Christian Care in a Pandemic: 30 Learning from the Global South - Jo Sadgrove Forgiveness of Offenders - or Healing for Victims? 38 - David Wheeler Forum 'In Praise of Redundancy' or Has the Hidden 48 Hand Lost its Touch? - John Daniels
How to Stay Motivated
What drives you when you get out of bed in the morning? What is motivation? Motivation is defined as the process that guides, initiates, and maintains your goal-oriented behaviors. Without motivation, there would be nothing urging you to take the next step forward. The right motivation can ignite your tenacity, and that is a very powerful thing. "How to Stay Motivated" is the driving force that will fuel you to take action, even when you're reluctant and don't want to do it because it's hard. The mark of truly successful people is when they dig deep and find that willpower to do the things they don't want to do, and this is a skill that can be harnessed with 7 easy steps. Motivation can lead to the accomplishment of incredible feats. Achieving any kind of goal (big or small) requires the ability to persist through obstacles and have the endurance to keep going in spite of the difficulties. Everyone wants to harness the power of motivation, but sometimes we fall into a rut that we struggle to get out of. Why? Because we don't have the right strategies needed to initiate effective and lasting change. YOU WILL LEARN: - How to switch your routines in 7 easy steps. - How to boost your productivity. - How to tap into the power of reading. - Why it's important to stop wasting time. - Why building self-discipline is going to make a difference. - Why decluttering your environment will boost your motivation. - The habits of highly successful and organized people. The outcome of your life is determined by the habits you have. It's not the number on the scale, the bank account, or the test scores that need to be changed. It's your habits. Obstacles are always going to exist, but if you know how to overcome them, nothing can stand in your way or rob you of your motivation to get things done.
Mom and Dementia and Me
This book is the personal memoir of a daughter who discovers and tries to manage the onset of Lewy body dementia in her mother. Written in clear English by a layperson, it is not technical or scientific. Instead, it highlights the daughter's own experiences and lessons learned-as well as the mistakes-as she embarks on an unwelcome journey. The aim of the book is to help others who suddenly find themselves in the role of caregiver, especially those who have little training or experience with dementia patients. It discusses issues such as recognizing the early symptoms of dementia, how to adapt the home to support the person suffering from dementia, and how to secure and manage the services of medical doctors, home health care workers, and hospice nurses. It describes coping with the frightening symptoms of the disease, such as psychotic episodes, as well as some of the less serious side effects, such as brief memory losses. It also emphasizes the power and the importance of humor when one is faced with a deadly disease. Lewy body dementia kills about 250,000 people a year in the United States. There is no cure. This book is candid and supportive in its discussion of how to prepare for the end.
Diagnosis Female
Why do so many women have trouble getting effective and compassionate medical treatment? Diagnosis Female examines this widespread problem, with a focus on misdiagnosis and gender bias. The book zeroes in on specialties where women are more likely to encounter particularly troubling roadblocks: cardiology, neurology, chronic diseases and obstetrics/gynecology. All too often, when doctors can't figure out what is going on, women receive a diagnosis from the "all in her head" column -- this pattern is even worse for women of color, who may face significant challenges in medical settings. Throughout the work, Emily Dwass profiles women whose stories illustrate how medical practitioners often dismiss their claims or disregard their symptoms. Because women were excluded from important medical research for centuries, doctors don't always recognize that male symptoms and female symptoms can vary from issue to issue. Even today, most diagnostic tests and treatment plans are based on studies done on men. Throughout the book, women state that their voices do not matter, or worse, their concerns are greeted with skepticism or simply ignored when they seek help. The results can be devastating and long-lasting. Examining the bias inherent in the system, Dwass offers measures women can take to protect their health and receive better care. She offers advice, too, for the medical community in addressing the problem, so that outcomes can improve all around. If you're a woman, and you seek medical care, this book is a must-read. Your health depends upon it.
Anaphylaxis
Anaphylaxis has the potential to hijack your everyday life but it is possible to create a positive path forward.Anaphylaxis can be terrifying. It can make people severely ill and in rare cases it can be fatal. Symptoms can include difficulty breathing and swallowing, rashes, vomiting, collapse and loss of consciousness. Every person's allergic reaction is different and the symptoms can also be different depending on which allergen they come into contact with. They might only suffer a mild reaction at first, but the reactions may become severe over time.Ruth Holroyd, who is severely allergic to nuts, dairy and other foods, has a lifetime of experience of anaphylaxis. Through research and her first-hand experience she has compiled a self-help guide for people living with the condition, their family and their friends.In Anaphylaxis: The Essential Guide, you will discover information, help and support to face this frightening condition with confidence. Ruth shows you how to: Get a diagnosis swiftly and how to come to terms with itRecognise the other factors that can affect the severity of a reaction, including exercise and medicationPut together an Anaphylaxis Action Plan with day-to-day tips and strategies for staying safe at home and at work, eating out, holidays and datingAssess possible treatments, therapies and resourcesCope with the psychological impact of living with anaphylaxis and severe allergiesTake action when you're feeling depressed or anxious, or experiencing panic attacksCreate a positive and resilient mindset, and reframe the condition to feel less excluded and more in control
