The Type Zero Diabetic
What if everything you thought you knew about diabetes was wrong?This isn't just another book about blood sugar-this is a call to arms. A radical reframe. A health revolution.In The Type Zero Diabetic, double board-certified physician and award-winning endocrinologist Dr. Mary Ann Martintakes you on her personal journey from prediabetic patient to hormone-hacking health disrupter. With honesty, grit, and zero sugar-coating, she reveals how lifestyle-not lifelong meds-is the most powerful prescription for preventing and reversing diabetes. This is for you if: You feel like your health is spiraling and you're stuck in the sick-care systemYou've been told diabetes is inevitable because of your family historyYou're exhausted, inflamed, stressed, or simply over itYou're ready to take back control-with real tools, not just pillsInside, you'll uncover: The real (and often ignored) root causes of diabetesHow to fork your way to freedom with food that healsWhy sleep, stress, and movement matter more than you thinkHerbal hacks, grocery lists, and survival guides to outsmart every obstacleA bold new identity: becoming a Type Zero-free from the grip of diabetes
Get Your Back Back
Break Free from Back Pain - No Surgery, No Meds, No Nonsense!For over 25 years, manual therapist Alistair McKenzie has helped thousands of clients overcome chronic pain - not by masking symptoms, but by addressing the root cause. In Get Your Back Back, McKenzie reveals how stress, posture, and past injuries silently contort your body - and how to reverse the damage through realignment, breath restoration, and targeted self-care.If you suffer from back pain, or any persistent body pain, this book will guide you to the real reason why - and help you return to a naturally strong, supple, pain-free body.Identify whether you are "out of whack" with simple, at-home self-assessments.Discover your three breathing systems - and which one you should always use.Unlearn common misconceptions about body pain, including sciatica, torn hamstrings, and rotator cuff "injuries."Learn how to treat yourself without surgery, medication, or endless treatments, using micro-improvements that can easily integrate into even your busiest day.With real-life case studies, expert insights, and step-by-step solutions, Get Your Back Back offers a powerful, no-nonsense approach to healing and long-term pain relief.If you've tried everything and still struggle with pain, don't give up - this book will show you the way back.
Surviving the Hospital
Learn Lifesaving Strategies for Your Hospital Visit In Surviving the Hospital: Six Secrets Every Patient Should Know, Val Barschaw offers essential, inspiring, and easy-to-understand guidance to help you navigate the complex world of healthcare. Whether you're facing surgery or supporting a loved one through theirs, this book presents six actionable secrets aimed at ensuring you achieve the best possible outcome. Your health is invaluable, and these insights empower and prepare you for your journey. Having spent years in and out of hospitals due to her husband's need for a heart transplant, Barschaw shares her firsthand knowledge with a deep sense of empathy for those in similar situations. Don't leave your hospital experience to chance. Arm yourself with the wisdom in Surviving the Hospital and take control of your healthcare journey today.
Managing Chronic Diseases
"The guide that restores your strength, confidence, and hope."Living with a chronic condition doesn't mean giving up on a full, joyful life.In Managing Chronic Diseases, you'll discover a compassionate and practical guide to taking control of your health every single day. With easy-to-follow strategies for diabetes, hypertension, and musculoskeletal issues, this book empowers you to: Ease symptoms and regain your energyBuild lasting healthy habits without feeling overwhelmedPrevent future complications with confidenceTake charge of your well-being and live on your own termsWritten by Dr. Emily Roberts, a trusted voice in preventive medicine, this book is more than just a manual-it's a source of hope, clarity, and strength. Whether you're newly diagnosed or have been managing your condition for years, you'll find tools, inspiration, and encouragement to create a life of resilience, balance, and freedom.
May Contain Anxiety
A compassionate guide that teaches parents of children with food allergies how to mindfully manage anxiety and balance allergy safety with living fully.Parenting a child with food allergies or other allergic conditions means navigating a labyrinth of emotions, decisions, and challenges. In May Contain Anxiety, licensed therapist and allergy parent Tamara Hubbard provides practical guidance tailored to the millions of parents managing this reality. Through her own parenting experiences, clinical expertise, and the voices of other allergy parents, Hubbard offers a compassionate resource to help you thrive amid the overwhelm. This essential guide provides: - Insight into the emotional and psychological challenges of allergy parenting, including managing anxiety, dealing with uncertainty, and navigating developmental changes. - Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) strategies for accepting discomfort, decreasing overwhelm, and mindfully parenting based on values, not anxiety.- Evidence-based techniques to address fear-driven thoughts and to cultivate awareness to manage allergy-related anxiety effectively. - Guidance on how to teach children age-appropriate skills to safely and responsibly manage their allergies. - Tips for establishing shared parenting goals and clear communication between co-parents to create consistent and effective allergy management routines. - Mindfulness-based exercises designed to support the whole family in navigating the emotional complexities of allergy management together. - Step-by-step strategies for creating a personalized mindful allergy parenting plan.Each chapter is enriched with relatable stories, real-world examples, and exercises designed to empower both you and your family. Whether you're grappling with an unexpected diagnosis or seeking balance after allergy-related challenges, this book will help you foster an encouraging, confident environment for your child and yourself.
Still Me
AN IRISH TIMES BESTSELLER 'What everybody needs to read... a deep and powerful understanding of what the person who has dementia is going through' - Davina McCall 'A beautifully written, personal, empathetic and immensely practical book' - Dr Harry Barry, GP, author and mental health advocateThe essential toolkit to navigating dementia, supporting loved ones and caring for yourself Dementia is devastating. Almost a million people are currently living with the disease in the UK alone and this is set to triple by 2050. With family members often providing care, navigating treatment can be overwhelming. But there is life after diagnosis. Still Me reframes the job of caring for someone with dementia as a partnership. Both you and your loved one deserve respect, support and the latest research to help you on your journey. Top neuroscientist and bestselling author Dr Sabina Brennan combines her professional knowledge with her personal experience of caring for her mother with dementia. With a human-rights approach that validates everyone's experience and dignity, she offers: - A self-care plan for care partners to cope with demands and optimise the caregiving experience- Practical advice on how to manage challenging symptoms, stimulate cognitive function and encourage a brain-healthy lifestyle- Evidence-based therapies to improve both you and your relative's quality of life. Dementia can steal many things, but it doesn't have to take away the simple pleasures of life. Shifting the focus from the disease to the person, Still Me reminds you that your relative is still there and that you, as a care partner, are just as important.
The Epileptic Warrior Princess
The Epileptic Warrior Princess - Life with Epilepsy: How to Manage, Understand, and Overcome Struggles That Come with It on a Regular Basisn By Tamara and Chess SimeunovicDiscover a powerful blend of personal memoir, practical guidance, and passionate advocacy in The Epileptic Warrior Princess - Life with Epilepsy. Written by Tamara Simeunovic, who has lived with epilepsy since age two, alongside her loyal seizure-alert dog Chess, this book offers an unflinching look at the challenges and triumphs of navigating life with a neurological condition.From the heart-wrenching realities of drug-resistant tonic-clonic seizures to the societal misunderstandings that isolate those with invisible disabilities, Tamara shares her journey with raw honesty. She recounts her struggles with bullying, discriminatory employment practices, and complex relationships, while offering hard-won insights into managing seizures, coping with stress, and advocating for fair treatment from institutions like the DWP.This book is more than a memoir-it's a lifeline for those with epilepsy, their families, and caregivers. Learn about different seizure types, the side effects of anti-epileptic medications, and practical strategies to reduce triggers and strive for a seizure-free life. Tamara's inspiring story, paired with actionable advice, empowers readers to rise above limitations, fight for their rights, and embrace their inner strength.Key topics include: Understanding epilepsy: Symptoms, brain areas affected, and medication challengesNavigating social, romantic, and workplace obstacles with epilepsyCoping with stress, loss, and the emotional toll of an invisible disabilityAdvocating for yourself against systemic barriers, from employment to benefitsPractical tips for seizure management and supporting loved ones with epilepsyWith heartfelt dedications to her support network and a collection of empowering life quotes, The Epileptic Warrior Princess is a call to action for greater epilepsy awareness and a testament to resilience. Whether you're living with epilepsy, supporting someone who is, or seeking to understand the condition, this book will inspire you to face life's battles with courage and determination.Join Tamara and Chess on their journey to redefine what it means to live with epilepsy-because every warrior deserves to shine.Available in eBook and paperback. Perfect for readers interested in chronic illness memoirs, disability advocacy, and self-help for neurological conditions.
Stress Nation
A provocative deep dive into how technology is wrecking our hormones and our health--and the powerful tools you need to reclaim your well-being and thrive. Stress Nation provides answers to the lingering questions many people have about why they constantly feel tired, lonely, anxious, disconnected, and unwell, explaining in both humorous and poignant prose how the technology that was supposed to make our lives easier is actually one of the leading causes of chronic stress, dysregulated cortisol, and dangerously inadequate sleep. Equal parts commentary and practical guide, this book offers solutions that empower readers to manage their stress, improve their sleep, and implement scientifically supported methods to break the cycle of device addiction. In this book, readers will discover: How cortisol--the Master Hormone and your body's overworked alarm system--can become dangerously imbalanced, ruin your health, and leave you feeling exhausted and overwhelmed. How Silicon Valley went for your attention instead of your well-being - and how that's warped the way we sleep, date, parent, and even think. Practical, empowering ways to unplug, reconnect, and start living like a human again - not a device-controlled zombie. Stress Nation is both your wake-up call and game plan that delivers on its promise of a clearer mind, healthier body, and better life.
The Book of Questions
GET INSPIRED BY YOUR OWN STORYIf you have a chronic illness, you know how difficult it is to get answers to your questions. Doctors don't have solutions. Simply explaining what's happening is a struggle.But what if the answers to your deepest questions were within you?As the newest addition to the iconic Book of Questions series, this book is an invitation to see and hear yourself-perhaps for the first time.When have you shown great courage and grit in overcoming something most people take for granted? Did you celebrate your triumph as much as it deserved?What stories do you tell yourself about your illness, and what purposes do they serve for you? Are there other stories that might better serve you?Explore difficult topics, deepen connections, and create your own path of meaning, growth, and fulfillment-whatever your health situation may be.
The Complete Alpha-Gal Syndrome Guide
Discover how to thrive with Alpha-Gal Syndrome in this comprehensive guide that transforms medical confusion into practical daily solutions. After a single tick bite triggers a life-altering allergy to mammalian meat, thousands face delayed reactions, medical skepticism, and dangerous hidden ingredients in everything from medications to cosmetics. This evidence-based handbook provides the roadmap from diagnosis to confident living. Inside you'll find: Emergency action plans for delayed allergic reactions occurring 3-8 hours after eating Complete medication safety protocols - 92% of prescriptions contain hidden mammalian ingredients Detailed food lists, meal plans, and restaurant navigation strategies Pediatric AGS management for schools and growth concerns Geographic guides for high-risk tick regions across the US Recovery possibilities - understanding the 12% who regain tolerance Insurance appeals, workplace accommodations, and legal rights Based on current medical research and real patient experiences, each chapter addresses specific challenges with practical solutions. From preventing the 170-pound weight loss trap to building support networks, this guide covers every aspect of AGS management. Stop surviving and start thriving. Get instant access to symptom tracking templates, restaurant communication cards in multiple languages, safe food databases, and insurance appeal letters that get results. Perfect for newly diagnosed patients, family members, healthcare providers, and anyone living in tick-endemic areas. Take control of your health journey with the most complete Alpha-Gal Syndrome resource available.
Cancer Is a Parasite, Not A Disease
THE BIGGEST LIE IN MEDICINEDoctors say cancer is a mistake. They say it happens when your cells go haywire. They say your body betrays you. They say it's all random.What if they're lying?What if cancer is not a mistake? What if cancer is a living parasite inside you? Something feeding on you. Something growing inside you, not by accident, but by design.You have been told cancer is genetic. That's bullshit. Cancer spreads like an infection. It moves through the blood, hijacks your body, and tricks your immune system into protecting it. It behaves like a parasite, because it is one.But you will never hear this from a doctor. Why? Because they make too much money treating cancer the wrong way.Chemo, radiation, and surgery are a trillion-dollar business. They cut, burn, and poison. But they never ask what cancer really is. They tell you it's inside you, so it must be your fault. Bad genes. Bad luck. Bad choices.That lie keeps the money flowing.They don't want you to know about parasites, bacteria, and hidden infections inside tumors. They don't want you asking why anti-parasitic drugs are wiping out cancer in some people. They don't want you looking at the research that got buried.Cancer is not your body turning against you. Cancer is something invading you. Something alive. And if you knew that, you would never trust their treatments again.
The 36-Hour Day
With over 4 million copies sold, the best-selling guide to understanding and caring for people with dementia is now redesigned, revised, and updated!For 40 years, The 36-Hour Day has been the leading work on the care of people with dementia and their family members. Written by experts with decades of experience caring for individuals with memory loss, Alzheimer disease, and other dementias, the book's authoritative and compassionate approach to care features discussions of the causes of dementia and the management of its symptoms from the early stages to late-stage disease.This edition highlights the significant advances in diagnostic testing, treatment, and research that have occurred in recent years. Offering useful takeaway messages and informed by the latest practices in dementia care, this new edition has been thoroughly updated. It features - updated information on prevention, new diagnostic methods and criteria, and advances in medication therapy;- essential insights on everything from home care aides to useful apps to promising preventive techniques and therapies; and - practical advice for avoiding caregiver burnout--plus tips for when and how to get additional help.Like earlier editions, the eighth edition focuses on improving the lives of those with dementia and memory loss as well as those who love and care for them. The definitive guide to dementia care, The 36-Hour Day offers readers compassionate guidance and a ready resource for every step of the journey.
Heart Disease and Diabetes
Managing heart disease and diabetes together presents a complex challenge that requires a coordinated and informed approach. These two chronic conditions are closely linked, with each significantly increasing the risk and severity of the other. When they occur simultaneously, they can accelerate health complications, making careful management essential. Countless individuals each year are diagnosed with both, often feeling stuck between different pieces of advice, juggling several medications, and unsure of how to take the first step toward better health.This guide provides straightforward advice and actionable steps to help individuals tackle both conditions at once. It focuses on achievable changes and realistic strategies that seamlessly fit into daily life, promoting long-term health and overall well-being.In this guide, you will learn about the following: How heart disease and diabetes interact, including common symptoms and overlapping risk factorsImportant lab values to monitor and their significanceThe impact of insulin resistance on both conditionsNutritional approaches that support stable blood sugar and heart healthLifestyle modifications such as physical activity, stress management, and sleep hygieneA detailed, step-by-step 4-week plan for resetting, stabilizing, and strengthening health habitsRecipes and meal plans tailored to support dual-condition managementStrategies for maintaining motivation, overcoming obstacles, and building lasting routinesKeep reading for a more in-depth understanding of the connection between diabetes and heart disease, as well as practical tips for managing both conditions through diet and lifestyle changes.
Beyond the Bathroom
Beyond the Bathroom: Rebuilding Your Social Life With DI is a practical, empowering guide for anyone living with Diabetes Insipidus who refuses to let constant bathroom breaks control their life.With honesty, warmth, and proven strategies, Matthew Petchinsky shows how to move from isolation and hesitation to confidence and connection. This book tackles the real challenges DI creates-missed events, awkward conversations, and the anxiety of being far from a restroom-and turns them into opportunities for growth, planning, and freedom.Inside, you'll find simple systems for mapping bathrooms, building a "Freedom Plan" for outings, communicating your needs without embarrassment, and preparing for everything from coffee dates to concerts. Learn how to travel with less stress, navigate workdays smoothly, and rejoin the social activities you've been avoiding.Drawing on practical tips and mindset shifts, Beyond the Bathroom proves you can live a vibrant, full life with DI-one where you're back in the seat at the movie, present at the party, and confident enough to say "yes" to adventures again.Whether you're newly diagnosed or have lived with DI for years, this book is your blueprint for stepping out of the bathroom's shadow and into a life of joy, connection, and possibility.
Hope for Families
When chronic illness enters your family, everything changes. This comprehensive guide transforms overwhelming challenges into manageable steps for families supporting loved ones with POTS, MCAS, and EDS. Your loved one has been diagnosed with the "trifecta" of invisible chronic conditions, and you're searching for answers. How do you advocate in medical appointments when doctors don't understand these complex conditions? What do you do during a MCAS reaction or POTS flare? How do you maintain family relationships while managing daily caregiving demands? "Hope for Families" provides the practical tools and emotional support families desperately need. Inside this essential family guide, you'll discover: Medical literacy for families - Understanding POTS, MCAS, and EDS basics, emergency situations to recognize, and how to navigate medical appointments together Daily living support strategies - Household modifications, meal planning for dietary restrictions, medication management assistance, and energy conservation partnerships Crisis management protocols - Step-by-step emergency procedures for symptom flares and medical emergencies that other books ignore Family communication tools - Validation techniques, managing caregiver frustration, and supporting without enabling dependency Advocacy strategies - Medical advocacy, school accommodations, workplace support, and insurance navigation guidance Caregiver burnout prevention - Recognizing warning signs, setting sustainable boundaries, building support networks, and maintaining your identity Relationship preservation - Adapting intimacy, managing resentment, and growing together through chronic illness challenges Financial planning essentials - Managing medical expenses, disability applications, and emergency planning for complex chronic conditions This isn't another patient-focused medical guide. This is the first book to address the unique challenges families face when invisible chronic illness disrupts everything you thought you knew about health, relationships, and daily life. Each chapter includes detailed case examples, practical implementation strategies, and evidence-based guidance backed by current research. For parents navigating school accommodations, spouses learning to communicate about limitations, adult children supporting aging parents, and extended families trying to understand invisible disability-this guide meets you exactly where you are. Stop feeling lost and overwhelmed. Start building the skills, knowledge, and confidence your family needs to thrive despite chronic illness challenges. Your loved one needs advocates who understand their invisible stripes. This book shows you how to become the informed, effective support system they deserve.
Beating Painsomnia
Are you exhausted from sleepless nights caused by EDS, POTS, or MCAS? Discover the evidence-based sleep strategies that finally work for complex chronic conditions. If chronic pain, autonomic dysfunction, or mast cell reactions keep you awake despite your desperate need for rest, you're experiencing painsomnia - the cruel cycle where medical symptoms destroy sleep quality, making everything worse. This comprehensive guide breaks that cycle with proven solutions designed specifically for patients managing Ehlers-Danlos Syndrome, Postural Orthostatic Tachycardia Syndrome, and Mast Cell Activation Syndrome. Inside this life-changing resource, you'll discover: Emergency protocols for managing nocturnal anaphylaxis, POTS episodes, and joint dislocations during sleep Advanced positioning systems that prevent subluxations while supporting restorative sleep cycles Temperature regulation strategies for autonomic dysfunction and heat/cold intolerance Histamine management protocols to stop middle-of-the-night mast cell reactions Medication timing optimization for maximum sleep benefits with minimal side effects Age-specific guidance from pediatric through geriatric populations Technology solutions including sleep tracking adaptations for chronic illness Healthcare navigation tools for building your specialized medical team 12-week implementation roadmap with troubleshooting guides for setbacks Stop suffering through another sleepless night. This isn't generic sleep advice that ignores your medical complexity - it's a specialized system developed for the unique challenges of connective tissue disorders, autonomic dysfunction, and mast cell activation. Transform your nights from painful endurance tests into restorative healing time. Your journey from painsomnia to peaceful sleep starts here.
The POTS, MCAS & EDS Emergency Handbook
Transform medical emergencies from terrifying unknowns into manageable situations with the first comprehensive emergency handbook specifically designed for patients with Postural Orthostatic Tachycardia Syndrome, Mast Cell Activation Syndrome, and Ehlers-Danlos Syndrome. When seconds count, knowledge saves lives. This evidence-based emergency guide provides step-by-step crisis protocols, tear-out emergency cards, and life-saving strategies that work when standard emergency medicine falls short for complex chronic conditions. Inside This Essential Emergency Resource: Emergency Protocol Cards - Wallet-sized reference cards for POTS syncope, MCAS reactions, and EDS dislocations Crisis Management Flowcharts - Quick decision trees for the 20 most common emergency scenarios Hospital Survival Strategies - How to communicate your needs effectively to emergency room staff Medication Emergency Protocols - Safe dosing charts and dangerous interaction warnings Emergency Kit Checklists - Complete supply lists for home, travel, and workplace emergencies Digital Integration Systems - QR codes linking to video demonstrations and cloud-based medical records Perfect for: Patients managing POTS, MCAS, and EDS (the "trifecta" conditions) Caregivers and family members Healthcare providers treating dysautonomia patients Emergency responders seeking condition-specific protocols Key Features: Tear-out emergency cards for wallets and purses Spiral-bound design for flat reference during crises Color-coded sections for rapid information access Evidence-based protocols reviewed by medical professionals Real-world examples from actual emergency situations Stop gambling with your health during medical emergencies. This comprehensive guide transforms complex medical knowledge into actionable emergency protocols that save time, prevent dangerous mistakes, and improve outcomes when every minute matters. From orthostatic crises and mast cell reactions to joint dislocations and hospital admissions, this emergency handbook provides the tools you need to take control of your medical care during the most vulnerable moments. Your emergency preparedness starts here.
The POTS, MCAS, and EDS Teen Survival Guide
Living with POTS, MCAS, and EDS as a teenager isn't just hard-it's like playing life on expert mode while everyone else gets the tutorial. This comprehensive guide is the book you've been searching for: real advice from someone who gets it, written specifically for teens and young adults navigating these connected conditions. Finally, a book that answers YOUR questions: How do I explain invisible illness without sounding like a medical textbook? What accommodations actually work for high school and college? How do I date when my body has other plans? Can I still have dreams with chronic illness? Inside this practical guide, you'll discover: ✓ School Success Strategies: Get real 504/IEP accommodations that work, manage brain fog during tests, handle PE modifications, and deal with teachers who don't understand invisible disabilities ✓ Social Life Solutions: Navigate friendships, dating, and intimacy with chronic conditions, set boundaries that stick, and find your people who truly get it ✓ Family Dynamics: Communicate with parents who don't understand, handle sibling relationships, survive family gatherings, and manage financial dependence ✓ Healthcare Transitions: Move from pediatric to adult care successfully, understand insurance basics, find doctors who listen, and build your medical team ✓ Life Planning: Explore college options (including online and alternative paths), job hunting with disabilities, living independently, and creating a meaningful future This isn't another medical textbook . It's practical, honest guidance covering everything from medication management to mental health, from managing symptoms during SATs to explaining why you need to lie down on dates. Written specifically for: Teenagers newly diagnosed with POTS, MCAS, or EDS Young adults managing multiple chronic conditions Students needing school accommodations Parents seeking to understand and support their chronically ill teen Anyone navigating dysautonomia, mast cell disorders, or connective tissue conditions Key topics include: Postural Orthostatic Tachycardia Syndrome (POTS) management, Mast Cell Activation Syndrome (MCAS) triggers, Ehlers-Danlos Syndrome (EDS) accommodations, brain fog strategies, chronic fatigue solutions, invisible illness advocacy, teenage chronic illness, young adult disability resources, school accommodation guide, and healthcare transition planning. Stop feeling alone in your journey. Join thousands of young people who are crushing it with chronic illness-on their own terms, at their own pace, with strategies that actually work. Your life with POTS, MCAS, and EDS might look different than you planned, but different doesn't mean less than. This guide will help you build a life worth living-symptoms and all.
Mom's Cancer: Anniversary Edition
Timed for the 20th anniversary of the critically acclaimed, Eisner Award-winning webcomic-turned-graphic novel, Mom's Cancer is a revised and expanded edition featuring 32 pages of all-new material.With 22 additional comics pages and new essays from Brian Fies; nurse MK Czerwiec, cofounder of graphicmedicine.org; and editor Charles Kochman, this edition is a must-have.Winner of the first-ever Eisner Award for Best Digital Comic, Mom's Cancer was the reason the category was created, and has been hailed as one of the 10 most important Eisner Award winners of all time by Comic Book Resources (CBR).An honest, unflinching, and sometimes humorous look at the practical and emotional effect that serious illness can have on patients and their families, Mom's Cancer is a story of hope--one that has changed the lives of readers worldwide, created new fields in the comics industry, and was the inspiration for Graphic Medicine, a field that explores and supports the interaction between the medium of comics and the discourse of healthcare.Mom's Cancer first gained notice online as a webcomic. It was posted anonymously by Brian Fies, with the intention of sharing information and insights gained from his family's experience. Just prior to publication, Mom's Cancer became the recipient of the first-ever Eisner Award for Best Digital Comic, and went on to win the German Youth Literature Prize, the Harvey Award for Best New Talent, and the Lulu Blooker Prize, and received multiple nominations, including Best Book for Young Adults from the American Library Association.It has also been translated into seven languages and counting (Japanese, Brazilian Portuguese, French, German, Italian, Slovenian, and Spanish). Twenty years later, Mom's Cancer continues to resonate with readers all over the world.This revised and expanded anniversary edition features 32 pages of of all-new material, including 22 additional comics pages and essays from Fies and nurse MK Czerwiec, cofounder of graphicmedicine.org, that will provide readers and teachers and practitioners with context and resources for how to use this book, and an introduction by editor Charles Kochman.
50 Days, 50 Ways
An Encouraging, Reflective Workbook to Help You Care with Compassion and Stay Grounded Along the WayCaring for someone with dementia is a journey that demands patience, presence, and emotional resilience. 50 Days, 50 Ways is a beautifully designed workbook created to support and uplift caregivers - not just with practical tips, but with space to reflect, grow, and reconnect with your purpose.Over the course of 50 daily pages, you'll explore bite-sized care strategies, emotional insights, and gentle prompts to guide you through the real challenges of dementia care. Each day invites you to pause, practice a supportive skill, and check in with yourself - because you matter just as much as the person you're caring for.What's Inside: 50 unique care principles - one for each dayActionable prompts and caregiver-tested techniquesSpace for daily reflection and "small wins"Self-care check-ins and optional journaling areasBonus calming phrases and supportive remindersSample Topics: "Start Where They Are""Use Gentle Touch (If Welcome)""Redirect with Compassion""You Can't Pour from an Empty Cup""Celebrate What You Bring"You're not alone. You're doing your best. And that's more than enough.
Habit Launch
Create Habits that Work with Your UNIQUENESS, Without the One-Size-Fits-All NonsenseWhat if you could finally tailor routines you actually love doing? What if these routines brought out the best in you and started a powerful chain reaction to help you get exactly what you WANT?You'll have to STOP working so hard, though. You'll have to stop saying you haven't succeeded because you're "lazy." You'll have to stop beating yourself up for not working "hard enough." You'll have to stop copying successful people's habits that are not compatible with your inner self.Here's what you'll START doing: -You'll discover the easier way to kick-start your dreams.-You'll learn how to tailor your strategies and tactics so they work FOR you (not against you).-You'll discover why mindless copying of the successful people's habits often decreases the quality of your life (Paradox of Undesirable Success)-You'll see how the smallest of changes can help you transform your life.-You'll discover how to pick, tweak and form habits that fit you like a glove.-You'll learn how you can improve your health and fitness as you reduce stress and negativity.-You'll discover how to reach your full potential in success, happiness and well-being.-You'll learn how to use your new, personalized habits to finally create the life you really want for yourself.BONUS! FREE printable workbook to make your journey easier.Habit Launch was written to help you tailor your new habit today so you can KNOW WHAT IS POSSIBLE FOR YOU. Let's find out together, now. Your wait is over.
The Cancer Revolution
Discover a groundbreaking integrative approach to treating and preventing cancer. When it comes to cancer, conventional doctors are trained to treat their patients with surgery, radiation, and chemotherapy. These methods are grueling on the whole body--and they do not treat beyond the tumor or the cancer itself. The focus is on the disease, not the whole person--and because of this, the outcomes in conventional medicine can be bleak. But it does not have to be this way. Leigh Erin Connealy, MD, has developed a whole-person approach to treating cancer--and these treatments have helped thousands of patients through her Cancer Center for Healing and extensive outreach in the field of integrative medicine. In this completely revised and updated edition of her groundbreaking book, Dr. Connealy shows you how to get to the root causes of cancer and the practical steps you can take to get back on the path to healing, all rooted in the latest research and treatment protocols. With the Seven Revolutionary Cancer Strategies and a plan for sustained health and wellness, The Cancer Revolution will equip you to make impactful, achievable lifestyle choices that fight the root of the disease, improve overall health, and offer hope for recovery and a cancer-free life. "Dr. Connealy understands the role of nutrition, epigenetics, and integrative approaches in healing cancer and even preventing cancer. Cancer is not a death sentence. There is always hope, and this book will empower you with knowledge that just might save your life or the life of a loved one." ―Ty M. Bollinger, author of the New York Times bestselling The Truth About Cancer "Being diagnosed with cancer never needs to become a death sentence. In this groundbreaking book, Dr. Leigh Erin Connealy provides practical, easy-to-implement strategies that can complement your conventional plan to pave the path for healing and vitality. Highly recommended reading." ―JJ Virgin, New York Times bestselling author of The Virgin Diet
Dementia Caregiver Guide
This simple, easy to read, 100 page guidebook helps family members, friends, and caregivers to better understand the changes that come with advancing dementia or other impairments in thinking, reasoning or processing information.It also reinforces the impact of Teepa Snow's guidance and person-centered care interventions including the GEMS and Positive Approach to Care techniques. The goal is to provide better support and care practices when someone is living with an ever-changing condition. By appreciating what has changed but leveraging what is still possible, care partners can choose interactions that are more positive, communication that is more productive, and care that is more effective and less challenging for all involved.
Empathy - The Way of St. Edith Stein
This book proposes that Edith Stein's (St. Teresa Benedicta of the Cross, 1891-1942) philosophy of anthropology and her Carmelite apophatic spirituality articulate a valuable conceptual framework for the soul care of elders living with dementia in healthcare settings.It highlights the significance of spiritual care ministry for elders with dementia and underscores its essential role in healthcare. Soul care is rooted in Steinian ethical personalism, which respects and upholds the inherent dignity and humanity of elders living with dementia.As an embodied Truth on earth, Edith Stein's philosophy of anthropology, and her phenomenology of incarnational existentialism and theo-centric apophatic spirituality reflected in Holy Realism, offer a sense of profound faith and hope to spiritual care providers working for elders living with dementia. Edith Stein also to teach us to grow continuously in our search for Truth wherever we are called to provide spiritual care. We, as spiritual care providers, have the privilege to deepen the purpose of our service for the good of others and our own spiritual growth in spiritual care ministry, participating in God's self-communication of love for elders living with dementia, who bear the image of God as God's creation.This book presents an excellent resource for chaplaincy education and training in healthcare settings.
No Mammo?
Every year, the month of October is decked out in pink, with countless posters calling on people to crusade against breast cancer through mammography. Why are public health officials, doctors, associations and laboratories so keen to do this? Are women really well informed about the risks they run by undergoing screening? And do the promised benefits really exist? Rachel Campergue was outraged by gynecologists' obstinacy in forcing her to undergo mammography. What she discovered was appalling. By infantilizing women, public authorities promote confusion between prevention and screening. Doctors do not have adequate knowledge to ensure that the consents they obtain from their patients are indeed "informed". As for the associations, they are the agents of a juicy business that benefits above all the manufacturers of health products. The conclusion of this abundant, precise and humorous work is without appeal: a cancer detected by mammography does not equal a life saved, and if you choose to have one every two years, do so with full knowledge of the facts.
36-Hour Day
With over 4 million copies sold, the best-selling guide to understanding and caring for people with dementia is now redesigned, revised, and updated!For 40 years, The 36-Hour Day has been the leading work on the care of people with dementia and their family members. Written by experts with decades of experience caring for individuals with memory loss, Alzheimer disease, and other dementias, the book's authoritative and compassionate approach to care features discussions of the causes of dementia and the management of its symptoms from the early stages to late-stage disease.This edition highlights the significant advances in diagnostic testing, treatment, and research that have occurred in recent years. Offering useful takeaway messages and informed by the latest practices in dementia care, this new edition has been thoroughly updated. It features - updated information on prevention, new diagnostic methods and criteria, and advances in medication therapy;- essential insights on everything from home care aides to useful apps to promising preventive techniques and therapies; and - practical advice for avoiding caregiver burnout--plus tips for when and how to get additional help.Like earlier editions, the eighth edition focuses on improving the lives of those with dementia and memory loss as well as those who love and care for them. The definitive guide to dementia care, The 36-Hour Day offers readers compassionate guidance and a ready resource for every step of the journey.
You Can Be a Hero and Save Someone's Life
When Will is nine years old, he learns that his grandma has been diagnosed with colon cancer. This life changing event brings up fears, misunderstandings, and emotions in Will's mind. With the help of his parents, he navigates questions about how people get cancer, how it develops, and how it is treated while his grandma undergoes surgery and chemotherapy. But he also learns that colon cancer is preventable when his own parents opt to get checked for colon cancer. He decides to spread the word to children that they should get regular health check-ups when they are adults . . . and that they should spread the word of colon cancer prevention as well. Because it might save a life!A diagnosis of cancer is always an extraordinary medical challenge for the patient and all family members. In this book, Will is taught about the origin and the treatment options of colon cancer. But he also learns that he and everyone can play an active part in preventing this kind of cancer.
Despair Today - Hope for Tomorrow
Elizabeth's only son James was born with Prader-Willi Syndrome, a rare genetic neurodevelopmental disorder with lifelong physical, cognitive, and behavioural disabilities. From adolescence into adult life, he has also suffered from debilitating mental illness and side effects of psychotropic medications, resulting in multiple hospitalisations.This is the story of Elizabeth's navigation along the journey with James - of diagnoses, education options, inadequate mental health services and an ever-changing NDIS landscape, all while maintaining a community of care and support around them.For over forty years, she has experienced the full range of emotions from overwhelming love, joy, compassion, tolerance and patience to anxiety, fear, dread, despair and sadness. These emotions have built courage and resilience, often not realised then, but illuminated in later realisations of 'I can do this, again, and again, and again if I have to for James' sake.' As a Christian, Elizabeth reflects on the tussles and frustrations she has had with God about suffering, her faith and the great hope she holds for James beyond his earthly life.She documents the journey for her healing and inspires others to keep going, not give up, trust their instincts, call out injustice when they experience it, lean on others when needed, and acknowledge the inner strength they have.
Michael's Memories
Living with or supporting someone with dementia is a profoundly personal and emotional journey, as author Agnes Chinelo knows well, and it is essential to have good advice and support along the way. Written from the dual perspective of being a medical doctor who also has lived experience as a caregiver on her father's dementia journey, Michael's Memories is a unique blend of memoir, dementia care advice and information, and advocacy for better dementia care and research.As a Family Medicine Physician, health empowerment and education advocate, Dr. Agnes Chinelo's book is a powerful resource for dementia care, offering practical tips and tools for caregivers. By sharing the details of her father's life and his experience with dementia, she provides a holistic and professional perspective. Her book honours those living with dementia, encourages resilience, and empowers caregivers, making them feel supported and valued. The book weaves in the exciting details from her father's life, who was born in Aguluezechukwu, Aguata, Anambra State, Nigeria, to apolygamous family and rose from poverty to become a successful entrepreneur.Dr. Agnes Chinelo explores how the social determinants of health-such as healthcare disparities, education, and cultural factors- affect dementia in the Minority population.She also provides helpful background information on the types and stages of dementia, preventing dementia, and a variety of essential topics for caregivers, such as: . Understanding sundowning;- Preventing wandering behaviour;- Different kinds of dementia therapies;- Driving and dementia;- Nutrition and dementia;- Spirituality and dementia;- Safeguarding business and legal affairs;- Managing caregiver stress.In addition, Dr. Agnes Chinelo addresses dementia as a global health issue and advocates for societal solutions to care for those living with dementia. Filled with hope, information, and tips for everyday care, Michael's Memories is a book that caregivers will refer to repeatedly.
Tobaccoism
"Tobaccoism: Or, How Tobacco Kills" by John Harvey Kellogg, originally published in 1922, presents a detailed examination of the detrimental effects of tobacco use. Kellogg, a renowned physician and health advocate, meticulously outlines the various ways in which tobacco impacts human health, covering physiological, psychological, and social consequences. This book serves as a historical document reflecting early 20th-century perspectives on the dangers of smoking and tobacco addiction. Tobaccoism remains a relevant resource for understanding the historical context of public health concerns surrounding tobacco and the ongoing efforts to combat its harmful effects. This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important, and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it. This work was reproduced from the original artifact, and remains as true to the original work as possible. Therefore, you will see the original copyright references, library stamps (as most of these works have been housed in our most important libraries around the world), and other notations in the work.This work is in the public domain in the United States of America, and possibly other nations. Within the United States, you may freely copy and distribute this work, as no entity (individual or corporate) has a copyright on the body of the work.As a reproduction of a historical artifact, this work may contain missing or blurred pages, poor pictures, errant marks, etc. Scholars believe, and we concur, that this work is important enough to be preserved, reproduced, and made generally available to the public. We appreciate your support of the preservation process, and thank you for being an important part of keeping this knowledge alive and relevant.
Writing as a Treatment for Cancer
If you are serious about beating cancer and are ready to discover the healing power of expressive handwriting, this book is for you. Through hundreds of prompts, you are invited to explore your innermost feelings with pen and paper. This can ease your way during chemotherapy, surgery, and radiation, and help you restore your body, emotions, mind, personal relationships, and spirit. Each section begins by revealing how the author, in radical remission from end-stage cancer, created positive changes for her life by writing out her difficult feelings. Then warmup questions progress toward "moving deeper" queries. The final "dive to thrive" process allows fresh insights to flourish as you sidestep your normal inhibitions. Scientific studies suggest that this integrative therapy can boost immunity, lower stress, and create emotional renewal. Here is your invaluable guide along the way.
Writing as a Treatment for Cancer
If you are serious about beating cancer and are ready to discover the healing power of expressive handwriting, this book is for you. Through hundreds of prompts, you are invited to explore your innermost feelings with pen and paper. This can ease your way during chemotherapy, surgery, and radiation, and help you restore your body, emotions, mind, personal relationships, and spirit. Each section begins by revealing how the author, in radical remission from end-stage cancer, created positive changes for her life by writing out her difficult feelings. Then warmup questions progress toward "moving deeper" queries. The final "dive to thrive" process allows fresh insights to flourish as you sidestep your normal inhibitions. Scientific studies suggest that this integrative therapy can boost immunity, lower stress, and create emotional renewal. Here is your invaluable guide along the way.
The Unique Parent Club
Embark on an insightful journey through the extraordinary world of special needs parenting with The Unique Parent Club - Navigating the Extraordinary Journey of Special Needs Parenting, penned by Kathleen Browne, founder of Kathleen Browne, Social Work Services. As a devoted mother to a Special Needs Adult Son and a seasoned Social Worker with extensive experience in Early Intervention, Disability, and Foster Care, Kathleen brings a unique blend of personal and professional perspectives to her narrative.In this empowering book, Kathleen shares a decade of wisdom gained from navigating the ever-changing landscape of the National Disability Insurance Scheme (NDIS). As an NDIS Registered Provider offering Specialist Support Coordination, she unveils invaluable insights for caseworkers, foster carers, and Out-of-Home Care (OOHC) staff tasked with managing the NDIS for children with disabilities.The Unique Parent Club isn't just a book; it's an invitation to maximise the benefits of the NDIS for your family. Kathleen's compelling story and practical advice serve as a beacon for those navigating the challenges of special needs parenting. Kathleen Browne extends an invitation to join Kathleen Browne, Social Work Services on this transformative journey, ensuring no parent is alone in pursuing the best care for their unique child.Discover the strength of being part of The Unique Parent Club. If you're ready to delve deeper, schedule a consultation, or have Kathleen share her insights with your team, connect with Kathleen Browne, Social Work Services at support@tweelie.com.au. Your journey to understanding, support, and empowerment begins here.
Health Wanted Inquire Within
"My team is overwhelmed, but I don't know how to fix it.""I'm exhausted-all the time.""I know wellbeing is important, but we have a business to run." Work isn't supposed to make you sick. But for too many people-leaders and employees alike-stress, burnout, and exhaustion have become the norm. It's costing all of us precious time, energy, and money. When wellbeing suffers, so do engagement, productivity, retention, and healthcare costs. The problem isn't simply the work itself; it's how we approach wellbeing. True wellbeing doesn't come from a new job or a vacation, it's something you build, from the inside out. Grounded in neuroscience and psychology, Health Wanted Inquire Within is a practical, science-based guide to building sustainable wellbeing-whether you're leading a team, shaping workplace culture, or simply trying to reclaim your own health and energy. Cara Lenz introduces The 5 Inquiries-a powerful, step-by-step framework designed to help you develop wellbeing as a lifelong skill set. For individuals: Learn how to manage stress, improve focus, boost energy, and create sustainable habits that support your best self-at work and in life. For leaders and organizations: Elevate your own wellbeing, integrate wellbeing into your leadership style, and build a culture where people and business thrive. With real-world strategies, powerful insights, and heartfelt stories, Health Wanted Inquire Within equips you to take charge of wellbeing-your own and the people you influence. Because health isn't optional-it's essential.
Articles on hypothyroidism
Articles on Hypothyroidism completes the Recovering from Hypothyroidism series of books.The first book in the series that thyroid patients often read is The Thyroid Patient's Manual. It is a practical and vital read that covers diagnosis, all the main treatment options and many important, related issues. Recovering with T3, is still the definitive book on T3-Only therapy. Together with The CT3M Handbook these 3 books provide a means for patients to finally resolve their hypothyroidism and low cortisol issues.Paul Robinson has also written many articles that contain additional information. In some instances, the subject of an article was based on a new piece of research, or information, that was not available when the books were written. The articles were originally published on his website and they are immensely useful to thyroid patients.This book will be a great help to thyroid patients who are still thirsty for more knowledge and information on hypothyroidism and a wide range of associated issues. The book includes: articles on hypothyroidism and cortisolthe dismal failures of modern treatmentthyroid laboratory testing and how to use itthe contentious issue of low TSHthyroid hormone dosing and managementresearch studies and many other topicsReaders will find the content both enlightening and practical.
An Anthroposophical Approach to Cancer
The broadest possible view of cancer includes spiritual questions of destiny concerning individual and social evolution. In this advanced anthroposophic material, Dr. Rita Leroi covers cancer as an aid to destiny, the treatment of the cancer patient, mistletoe treatments for cancer, and the Lukas Clinic in Arlesheim, Switzerland.
The Youngest Bee
Coming of age in the late 1970s/early 1980s in Louisiana, Virginia Evans describes an idyllic childhood filled with summer camps, shopping trips, LSU football games, and her parents' annual elaborate Christmas parties. The youngest of six siblings, whose ages span over 22 years, Virginia had her parents to herself for most of her young life.Virginia's world is shattered when her beloved father, Red, becomes seriously ill and passes away when she is just 24 years old. Reality sets in at his funeral as the "Youngest Bee" realizes that she is no longer the baby of the family. She takes on the responsibility of caring for her grieving, aging mother, Mildred.The Youngest Bee is more than just a story of determination triumphing over tragedy. It is a love story. The bond Virginia shares with her sisters, "The Four Bees," and "finding laughter among the chaos" are what propelled them through their darkest days-from mental illness to cancer and dementia. The romance of Red and Mildred is woven throughout as the common thread that holds the family together.
Cancer, Sex, and Intimacy
A practical and compassionate guide to navigating sexual intimacy during and after cancer.Cancer changes lives--but it doesn't erase the need for intimacy, connection, or sexual expression. In this essential guide, certified sexuality counselor Anne Katz, PhD, RN, offers a compassionate, candid, and evidence-based guide for individuals and couples navigating the often-overlooked sexual challenges brought on by cancer and its treatment.Dr. Katz addresses the full scope of situations survivors may face, including an altered body image, loss of desire, physical pain, emotional distance, relationship strain, and more. Although these changes are common, they are rarely discussed openly--and survivors are often left to figure things out alone, or not at all. Through the stories of couples she's worked with, Dr. Katz shows that while the path back to sexual intimacy may be complex, it is deeply worthwhile. With equal attention to anatomy and emotion, this book empowers readers to understand how cancer treatments impact sexual function, identity, and mental health--and how to reclaim pleasure and closeness at any stage of survivorship.Clear explanations, practical tools--including mindfulness and sensate focus exercises--and thoughtful commentary make this guide both personal and informative. Cancer, Sex, and Intimacy fills a critical gap in survivorship care and reminds readers that sexuality is not a luxury, but a fundamental part of quality of life.
Outsmarting Cancer
A comprehensive guide to understanding and preventing cancer by addressing its root causes.Outsmarting Cancer reframes one of the most pressing medical challenges of our time: how to prevent cancer. In this timely and accessible book, physician and medical researcher Adam Barsouk, MD, presents a sweeping examination of cancer's true origins--biological, environmental, dietary, infectious, industrial, occupational, and behavioral--and makes a compelling case for why cancer prevention must become a central priority in public and personal health. With personal stories from his clinical practice and the latest research, Dr. Barsouk explains why more people are getting diagnosed with cancer--and at younger ages--than ever before. This book explores a wide range of overlooked and misunderstood risk factors, as well as how inequities in diagnosis, treatment, and prevention disproportionately impact underserved populations. Unlike typical cancer books that focus narrowly on diet or organ-specific disease, Outsmarting Cancer takes a comprehensive, systems-level view, urging readers to look beyond the symptoms and target the root causes. Dr. Barsouk explores the role of genetic predisposition to cancer alongside environmental, lifestyle, and public policy influences that may contribute to developing the disease. With rigorous scientific insight, he offers real-world, evidence-based strategies to reduce cancer risk in practical, meaningful ways. Honest, urgent, and empowering, Outsmarting Cancer challenges readers to rethink how we talk about cancer and how we can reduce its burden before it begins.
Rise
RISE: Living Life Over Cancer is a blend of memoir and practical guidance for those living with cancer, survivors, caregivers, and anyone seeking to live well in the face of uncertainty. Drawing from lived experience with recurrent stage IV breast cancer, Betty Jean Aucoin shares an integrative approach that supports mind, body, heart, and spirit while living alongside ongoing treatment.Am I going to die?This is the first question Betty Jean Aucoin asks when diagnosed with recurrent stage IV breast cancer.No, her doctors tell her. But your journey ahead will be one without a cure at this time.Over the past twenty-five years, there has been a significant increase in the diagnosis of cancer. Almost everyone has either been diagnosed or knows someone who has been. Conventional treatment plans have primarily focused on using drugs to combat cancer. However, many of these medications come with serious side effects and do not always address patients' holistic needs involving the mind, body, heart, and spirit.When Betty Jean was diagnosed with breast cancer for a second time, she realized she needed to explore additional options beyond her medications. Determined to support her healing and quality of life, she began researching a multifaceted, integrative approach to living well alongside treatment.This is the story of her remarkable journey-an engaging and informative blend of memoir and self-help that emphasizes the importance of an integrative approach to cancer care and overall well-being. Topics include healthy eating, exercise, self-care, mindfulness, travel, and the support of family and friends. Each piece of advice is made practical and personal, grounded in the author's study of healing practices.You can thrive while living life over cancer.
Rise
RISE: Living Life Over Cancer is a blend of memoir and practical guidance for those living with cancer, survivors, caregivers, and anyone seeking to live well in the face of uncertainty. Drawing from lived experience with recurrent stage IV breast cancer, Betty Jean Aucoin shares an integrative approach that supports mind, body, heart, and spirit while living alongside ongoing treatment.Am I going to die?This is the first question Betty Jean Aucoin asks when diagnosed with recurrent stage IV breast cancer.No, her doctors tell her. But your journey ahead will be one without a cure at this time.Over the past twenty-five years, there has been a significant increase in the diagnosis of cancer. Almost everyone has either been diagnosed or knows someone who has been. Conventional treatment plans have primarily focused on using drugs to combat cancer. However, many of these medications come with serious side effects and do not always address patients' holistic needs involving the mind, body, heart, and spirit.When Betty Jean was diagnosed with breast cancer for a second time, she realized she needed to explore additional options beyond her medications. Determined to support her healing and quality of life, she began researching a multifaceted, integrative approach to living well alongside treatment.This is the story of her remarkable journey-an engaging and informative blend of memoir and self-help that emphasizes the importance of an integrative approach to cancer care and overall well-being. Topics include healthy eating, exercise, self-care, mindfulness, travel, and the support of family and friends. Each piece of advice is made practical and personal, grounded in the author's study of healing practices.You can thrive while living life over cancer.
Making Peace with Dementia
Making Peace with Dementia was written for the dementia care partner who often is thrust into a difficult situation and struggles to provide care at the cost of their own health and happiness. Author Ann Olson, an expert with decades of experience in dementia care, provides you with practical, easy-to-read guidance. Her book offers insight into the changes associated with dementia and equips you with strategies to side-step conflict, communicate effectively, and enhance safety and engagement. Through real-life examples, Olson illustrates realistic and successful approaches for managing a variety of challenging situations. Numerous techniques are shared to help you prioritize your well-being and navigate dementia with greater calm, confidence and peace of mind.
Making Peace with Dementia
Making Peace with Dementia was written for the dementia care partner who often is thrust into a difficult situation and struggles to provide care at the cost of their own health and happiness. Author Ann Olson, an expert with decades of experience in dementia care, provides you with practical, easy-to-read guidance. Her book offers insight into the changes associated with dementia and equips you with strategies to side-step conflict, communicate effectively, and enhance safety and engagement. Through real-life examples, Olson illustrates realistic and successful approaches for managing a variety of challenging situations. Numerous techniques are shared to help you prioritize your well-being and navigate dementia with greater calm, confidence and peace of mind.
If I Could Remember
When Alzheimer's begins to rob her mother's cognitive abilities, Donna frantically searches for options to slow the progression of the disease. In the process, she explores the complexities inherent in all mother-daughter relationships. Amidst the stress of caregiving, she loses her sense of self-worth, neglects self-care and struggles with negative self-talk. To cope, she creates a fictional world of teddy bears at various stages of Alzheimer's. She weaves their stories with her own caregiving experiences, and with excerpts from her mother's journals and newspaper columns. This heartwarming and honest account reveals the physical and mental changes faced by Alzheimer's patients and caregivers, and how, by losing herself in caregiving, Donna ultimately finds herself.
Going Bonkers with Cancer
What if going bonkers is exactly what saves you?When Allison Pazuk was diagnosed with cancer, her world didn't just shift-it exploded into a thousand questions, contradictions, and confusing medical jargon. Going Bonkers with Cancer is her no-holds-barred, laugh-through-the-tears survival guide for anyone facing the madness of a cancer diagnosis.With disarming honesty, a rebel spirit, and a deeply compassionate heart, Allison invites readers into the rawest moments of her journey-from the terrifying diagnosis to the soul-searching, the research rabbit holes, and the quiet victories of healing. Along the way, she flips the narrative: you are not just a patient-you are the CEO of your own recovery.Part story, part science, part soul medicine, this book arms you with: A deeply personal blueprint for blending conventional and holistic careNutrition, fasting, and mindset tools to reclaim your powerInsights on navigating a broken medical system with courage and clarityA new definition of healing rooted in intuition, self-advocacy, and sovereigntyThis is not just a book about surviving cancer-it's about redefining what healing looks and feels like. With humor, grit, and grace, Going Bonkers with Cancer reminds you that every emotion is valid, every question is welcome, and every single step forward-no matter how messy-is a radical act of healing.If you're searching for hope, truth, and a fierce guide who's walked the fire and come out smokin' hot-this is the book you've been waiting for.
Consumption
Consumption: Its Prevention and Cure by the Water Treatment, by Joel Shew, offers a detailed look into the treatment of consumption (tuberculosis) through hydrotherapy in the mid-19th century. This comprehensive guide provides advice on managing haemorrhage from the lungs, coughs, colds, asthma, bronchitis, and sore throats using water-based therapies. Shew's work reflects the era's approach to health and wellness, emphasizing natural methods and the body's ability to heal itself. This historical text offers insights into the medical practices of the time and the popularity of the 'water cure' movement. It is a valuable resource for those interested in the history of medicine, alternative therapies, and the social context of healthcare in the 1800s. The book provides a window into past medical beliefs and approaches to a prevalent and deadly disease.This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important, and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it. This work was reproduced from the original artifact, and remains as true to the original work as possible. Therefore, you will see the original copyright references, library stamps (as most of these works have been housed in our most important libraries around the world), and other notations in the work.This work is in the public domain in the United States of America, and possibly other nations. Within the United States, you may freely copy and distribute this work, as no entity (individual or corporate) has a copyright on the body of the work.As a reproduction of a historical artifact, this work may contain missing or blurred pages, poor pictures, errant marks, etc. Scholars believe, and we concur, that this work is important enough to be preserved, reproduced, and made generally available to the public. We appreciate your support of the preservation process, and thank you for being an important part of keeping this knowledge alive and relevant.
