Love in the Age of Autism
Gayle DeLong was a well-known activist in the autism community, the 'Warrior Mom' of two autistic daughters. She worked closely with Robert F. Kennedy, Jr. on vaccine injury issues. This book is a record (based largely on her diaries) of her happy marriage to Jonathan Rose, from their first date in 1994 to her untimely death from breast cancer in January 2022. Love in the Age of Autism does not sugarcoat the stresses and heartbreak of raising autistic children: it is more honest about that than most other books on the subject. But it is also an inspiring love story, which can help autism parents find profound joys in spite of all the pains. It offers practical advice and models for sharing the burdens and pleasures of life, based on a strong sense of family values. Many autism moms give up their careers to care for their children, but Gayle was a determined professional woman, and her arrangements with Jonathan allowed her to continue working. She also refused to give up one of her favourite sports - sex. This book frankly (and with an earthy sense of humour) illustrates how autism parents can continue to enjoy passionate, monogamous physical love - and it also explains how to provide sex education for autistic girls (who can easily be taken advantage of). In this book, the girl dies in the end, as she often does in love stories, but the tale is intensely romantic and life-affirming.
Is It Alzheimer’s?
A renowned medical expert answers your most pressing questions about memory loss, causes of dementia, diagnosis, prevention, treatment, and more.Has someone in your family been diagnosed with Alzheimer's disease--or are you worried about developing dementia yourself? In this revised second edition of Is It Alzheimer's?, medical expert Dr. Peter V. Rabins educates both new and current readers with updated answers to often-asked questions about memory loss and dementia. Written in a conversational, accessible Q&A style, the book is organized into seven unique sections. This new edition includes improved methods of diagnosis and new therapies and pharmaceutical options. A companion to the best-selling The 36-Hour Day, which Dr. Rabins coauthored, this book discusses: - how to distinguish aging-associated memory difficulties from mild cognitive impairment (MCI) and early dementia- how mild cognitive impairment and dementia are diagnosed- what tests are needed to be eligible for recently approved anti-Alzheimer's drugs- what factors influence the progression of dementia- whether it's possible to lower your risk of developing Alzheimer's disease or dementia- how to improve the quality of life of people with dementia- how to assess long-term care facilities and nursing homes- available treatments, including medication- how to explain the symptoms of Alzheimer's disease and dementia to others- how to provide caregivers with psychological and emotional support- and much moreAimed at people worried about their memory, as well as friends and family members of the estimated 5.1 million US adults with dementia, the book offers helpful directions and comfort. Is It Alzheimer's? is a quick, accessible, and essential reference for anyone navigating the confusion of memory loss.
Is It Alzheimer's?
A renowned medical expert answers your most pressing questions about memory loss, causes of dementia, diagnosis, prevention, treatment, and more.Has someone in your family been diagnosed with Alzheimer's disease--or are you worried about developing dementia yourself? In this revised second edition of Is It Alzheimer's?, medical expert Dr. Peter V. Rabins educates both new and current readers with updated answers to often-asked questions about memory loss and dementia. Written in a conversational, accessible Q&A style, the book is organized into seven unique sections. This new edition includes improved methods of diagnosis and new therapies and pharmaceutical options. A companion to the best-selling The 36-Hour Day, which Dr. Rabins coauthored, this book discusses: - how to distinguish aging-associated memory difficulties from mild cognitive impairment (MCI) and early dementia- how mild cognitive impairment and dementia are diagnosed- what tests are needed to be eligible for recently approved anti-Alzheimer's drugs- what factors influence the progression of dementia- whether it's possible to lower your risk of developing Alzheimer's disease or dementia- how to improve the quality of life of people with dementia- how to assess long-term care facilities and nursing homes- available treatments, including medication- how to explain the symptoms of Alzheimer's disease and dementia to others- how to provide caregivers with psychological and emotional support- and much moreAimed at people worried about their memory, as well as friends and family members of the estimated 5.1 million US adults with dementia, the book offers helpful directions and comfort. Is It Alzheimer's? is a quick, accessible, and essential reference for anyone navigating the confusion of memory loss.
The Official Pocket Guide to Diabetes Food Choices, 6th Edition
This book provides basic nutritional values for evaluating the consumption of common foods in relation to blood glucose management and overall health and wellness for people living with diabetes.
Reversing Cancer through Mental Imagery
Whether you are using conventional or alternative treatments to cure cancer, Reversing Cancer through Mental Imagery can benefit you. By taking an active role in your own healing, learn how to use mental imagery and visualizations to direct your mind to heal your body. This 12-phase program of healing addresses the real sources of illness - physical, emotional, and spiritual. Benyosef's safe, potent visualization exercises teach you to tap into the mind's healing energy to: Uproot and remove cancer/tumor cells Enhance our immune system Increase our energy levels Minimize side effects of chemotherapy and radiation Clean out destructive emotions such as resentment, fear and guilt Access our inner source of wisdom INCLUDED HERE: Are instructions on how to image even if you think you can't; why imagery works, how "less is more", how to reverse habits like worry, frustration and anger that deplete your energies. You'll find imagery exercises for specific tumors, nausea, pain, trauma, and for repairing frictional relationships with family members - including the dead. With over 130 exercises, there are visualizations to suit everyone's tastes and inclinations - naturalistic, physiological, spiritual, biblical, abstract, and concrete. EASY TO DO: Each month pick out an exercise from the selected theme for the month. Practice the imagery for a few moments a day, 2-3 times daily, for three weeks. Take a break from imaging for one week; then start fresh the next month. Like a small potent pill, you need only several doses a day to bring about change! Benyosef's unique themes of healing range from re-rooting yourself to life, to cleansing guilt, to detaching from disease, to crossing the bridge to the future. FOR EVERYONE: Though geared as a holistic self-help prescription for cancer sufferers, this program can be used by family members, healthcare practitioners, those with chronic illness, or anyone who wishes to maximize health and well-being. BIO: Benyosef, a student of the late healer and spiritual teacher, Colette Aboulker-Muscat, crafted this manual using Colette's original imagery exercises. Together, they collaborated to produce this unique imagery program. The book concludes with a tribute to Colette and her distinctive method of healing. She was honored with the Most Beloved of Jerusalem Award for her life of giving. Benyosef has published six books on healing and spirituality. Colette's works include the Encyclopedia of Mental Imagery. Forward by Dr. Gerald Epstein, author of Healing Visualizations.
The Treatment of Hay Fever by Rosin-weed, Ichthyol and Faradic Electricity
The Yates Protocol
A total reset to heal and reverse type 2 and prediabetes from an advocate for health empowerment in underserved communities. Your blood sugar is not your fault. Type 2 and prediabetes are not caused by body fat, laziness, lack of willpower, or inadequate effort. Rather, they are complex, and influenced by the chronic wear and tear of living in our toxified, high-stress, low-nourishment modern world. In The Yates Protocol, Dr. Beverly Yates shares compassionate, practical advice for approaching nutrition, meal timing, sleep, stress, exercise, and strength training to reverse diabetes once and for all. Unlike typical diabetes care approaches, The Yates Protocol doesn't eliminate any food groups and focuses more on what to include, not exclude, to help you find which foods are best for your body. Repair doesn't require restriction, like many doctors and "experts" imply. It requires nourishment. Dr. Yates also offers tools such as a daily eating rhythm and optional intermittent fasting to enhance blood sugar control, improve cravings, and boost energy. Advocating for self-care, setting boundaries, and ultimately reducing stress, she focuses on exercising smarter, not harder. She'll help you test for success and heal as fast as possible with proven CGM and glucometer strategies. Filled with real patient success stories and delicious recipes to help you stay on track, The Yates Protocol provides everything you need to heal for good. It's time to throw out the shame-and-blame model and start on the path to reversing your diabetes today.
The Natural Cure of Consumption, Constipation, Bright's Disease, Neuralgia, Rheumatism, "Colds" (Fevers), Etc.
Aging Well with Diabetes
An essential guide to navigating diabetes for older adults and their caregivers.In Aging Well with Diabetes, Dr. Medha Munshi and Dr. Sheri Colberg provide practical advice to redefine living with diabetes in later life. As experts in geriatric care and diabetes management, they introduce a clear and accessible 10-step action plan to help you manage diabetes effectively while enhancing your overall vitality and independence. Each step in the action plan is detailed with achievable goals, making it a crucial toolkit for anyone living with diabetes or caring for someone who does. The authors discuss: - Comprehensive health management, including dietary adjustments, physical activity, medication management, and more- How aging and diabetes interact, detailing the physiological changes and challenges that come with managing diabetes at an older age- The diversity of experiences among older adults with diabetes and the importance of personalized treatment plans - Practical tips and strategies, such as modifying exercises to prevent falls and dietary tips that accommodate older digestive systems- Guidance for caregivers and health care providers on how to support older adults with diabetesWhether you're newly diagnosed or a long-time diabetic, this guide will empower you to take control of your health and manage your diabetes with confidence and grace as you age.
Nutrition and sport with diabetes
Eleonora Campagnoli is a successful biotechnologist and triathlete who has been facing the challenge of type 1 diabetes since the age of three. Raised in Italy, Eleonora had to learn early on how to manage a chronic condition that requires constant attention and determination. Her early diagnosis marked the beginning of a complex yet extraordinary journey characterized by unparalleled resilience. The daily challenges of managing diabetes have never stopped her. On the contrary, they have provided her with the motivation to lead a full and active life. In this book, Eleonora shares the dietary strategies she uses to balance her intense sports activities with managing glycemic peaks, offering personal anecdotes and practical advice on how to live well with diabetes, from diet to workout routines. The author will donate a portion of the royalties derived from the sale of this book to FID (Fondazione Italiana Diabete).
A Steadfast Heart
I am compelled to share my story in real-time, as it unfolds. My journey with cancer will be chronicled across three volumes, each one capturing pivotal moments in my journey. Volume One begins on the day I was diagnosed with cancer. It will take you through every phase leading up to surgery.This book is about more than just my experience. First, it is to inspire others to share their stories-there is power in vulnerability and connection. Second, it's to educate. Knowledge equips us to face life's challenges with confidence and resilience. Lastly, this book aims to demystify misconceptions surrounding cancer, with the hope of alleviating some of the fear, anxiety, and depression that often come with such a diagnosis.Through these pages, I hope to spark a movement of awareness, strength, and courage for anyone walking this road. Below, you'll find a glimpse of the chapters within this volume, each representing a piece of my heart and soul as I navigate this life-altering journey.The Diagnosis: Facing the UnthinkableEnduring the Storm: My Chemotherapy JourneyLetting Go: The Day I Cut My HairUncovering My Roots: The Importance of Genetic TestingThe Battle Within: Preparing for SurgeryStrength in Numbers: The Power of a Support System
Ancient and Traditional Foods, Plants, Herbs and Spices used in Diabetes
Tangled Up
The only comprehensive guide to the history and science of Alzheimer's diseaseWith vivid examples, dementia expert Michael Hornberger takes you on a whistle-stop tour of every aspect of Alzheimer's disease, from its origins to modern diagnosis and treatment.Professor Hornberger shows how you can protect yourself and your family from developing the disease and explains: What causes Alzheimer's diseaseWhy Alzheimer's often affects memory firstThe role of genetics in raising and lowering risk for the diseaseThe chances you will inherit Alzheimer's from your parentsThe practical steps you can take to reduce your risk of getting dementiaProf Hornberger delves into this most common form of dementia by looking at the very first patient who was diagnosed with 'Alzheimer's' by a pioneering doctor, Alois Alzheimer. She could remember her wedding but not her husband's name or where they lived.This is often true of Alzheimer's disease - people with it are often said to be 'living in the past, ' as their old memories thrive, while newer memories are difficult to create. However, the disease has many variants and Prof Hornberger goes into the lesser-known ones such as Posterior Cortical Atrophy, which does not start with memory loss.He also explains the role that inherited genes play in transmitting Alzheimer's, including the important difference between risk genes and familial Alzheimer's disease genes - which make developing the disease a near certainty.Finally, the book looks at new 'biomarkers' and blood tests to detect, diagnose and monitor Alzheimer's, and the new treatments emerging.Prof Hornberger warns that popularly touted techniques to prevent Alzheimer's may not be worth your time or money. Instead, he sets out the steps you can take to protect yourself from this debilitating degenerative disease. Buy the book and start reading
Rise and Thrive Above Cancer
A cancer diagnosis changes life in an instant. There is the cancer itself, whose unpredictability triggers fear and feelings of powerlessness. And then there is the seemingly overwhelming medical system, which is often difficult to navigate.It's hard not to despair in such an existential situation. Achim Zinggrebe, M.D., a cancer survivor, knows this firsthand. He experienced firsthand how essential it is to take the reins when facing this challenge. Fighting his way out of profound hopelessness, he embraced new approaches and consciously shaped his path to recovery.From these experiences, he developed a scientifically grounded, holistic, and customizable therapeutic concept. This approach combines alternative healing methods, conventional medical treatments, nutritional and exercise recommendations, and spiritual practices-because it's not about choosing one or the other. It's about creating a powerful synergy that addresses the body, mind, and soul as one.This book is an energizing guide that redefines the meaning of health and the unique path each person can take toward it. A knowledgeable yet deeply compassionate companion for cancer patients and their loved ones, it offers support from the shock of diagnosis to the end of treatment-and far beyond.
Rise and Thrive Above Cancer
A cancer diagnosis changes life in an instant. There is the cancer itself, whose unpredictability triggers fear and feelings of powerlessness. And then there is the seemingly overwhelming medical system, which is often difficult to navigate.It's hard not to despair in such an existential situation. Achim Zinggrebe, M.D., a cancer survivor, knows this firsthand. He experienced firsthand how essential it is to take the reins when facing this challenge. Fighting his way out of profound hopelessness, he embraced new approaches and consciously shaped his path to recovery.From these experiences, he developed a scientifically grounded, holistic, and customizable therapeutic concept. This approach combines alternative healing methods, conventional medical treatments, nutritional and exercise recommendations, and spiritual practices-because it's not about choosing one or the other. It's about creating a powerful synergy that addresses the body, mind, and soul as one.This book is an energizing guide that redefines the meaning of health and the unique path each person can take toward it. A knowledgeable yet deeply compassionate companion for cancer patients and their loved ones, it offers support from the shock of diagnosis to the end of treatment-and far beyond.
She’s Still My Mom
Memory loss, dementia, Alzheimer's-diagnoses that generate anxiety, fear, worry, and a host of other crippling emotions. These diseases are widespread, and the numbers of afflicted are escalating at an ever-increasing pace. It is not an exaggeration to say that each of us will be touched by dementia in some form during our lives. How can we respond with more confidence and understanding? How can we effectively support our loved ones, friends, and acquaintances as they traverse from the initial diagnosis through years of care and caregiving?She's Still My Mom sheds light on Alzheimer's and dementia, helping readers understand some of the changes they can expect in their loved ones and the adjustments they can make to respond to those changes. Not shying away from challenges, She's Still My Mom tackles topics like anger, denial, caregiving options, family dynamics, and grief. In every instance, the guide unpacks the issues and provides understanding and practical strategies to cope with these challenges.Blending her personal experience of navigating Alzheimer's disease with principles gained from her profession, educator Laura Doan demonstrates that there can be hope, moments of joy, and ongoing communication in the midst of the Alzheimer's journey. Written with uncommon transparency, this very personal account offers tips, techniques, and attitudes that Laura used as she walked through dementia and Alzheimer's with her mother and mother-in-law. With helpful insights and practical advice, She's Still My Mom gives inspired, hands-on help to individuals, families, and caregivers who are supporting loved ones living with Alzheimer's.
She’s Still My Mom
Memory loss, dementia, Alzheimer's-diagnoses that generate anxiety, fear, worry, and a host of other crippling emotions. These diseases are widespread, and the numbers of afflicted are escalating at an ever-increasing pace. It is not an exaggeration to say that each of us will be touched by dementia in some form during our lives. How can we respond with more confidence and understanding? How can we effectively support our loved ones, friends, and acquaintances as they traverse from the initial diagnosis through years of care and caregiving?She's Still My Mom sheds light on Alzheimer's and dementia, helping readers understand some of the changes they can expect in their loved ones and the adjustments they can make to respond to those changes. Not shying away from challenges, She's Still My Mom tackles topics like anger, denial, caregiving options, family dynamics, and grief. In every instance, the guide unpacks the issues and provides understanding and practical strategies to cope with these challenges.Blending her personal experience of navigating Alzheimer's disease with principles gained from her profession, educator Laura Doan demonstrates that there can be hope, moments of joy, and ongoing communication in the midst of the Alzheimer's journey. Written with uncommon transparency, this very personal account offers tips, techniques, and attitudes that Laura used as she walked through dementia and Alzheimer's with her mother and mother-in-law. With helpful insights and practical advice, She's Still My Mom gives inspired, hands-on help to individuals, families, and caregivers who are supporting loved ones living with Alzheimer's.
Book of Hope
A cancer diagnosis can be life changing for anyone, bringing new physical and emotional realities, changed relationships, and often frustration when dealing with healthcare systems. But living north of sixty means dealing with a higher level of healthcare inequity. Agnes Pascal compiles firsthand narratives from Northern and Indigenous cancer survivors and caregivers that illuminate the unique challenges of healthcare accessibility in the North. In this rare volume, more than thirty voices offer compassionate advice and insightful analysis born from experience. With courage and dignity, they discuss fear, grief, and death; the logistics of medical travel for treatment; Indigenous and Western medicine; structural determinants of health, including industrial pollution and environmental racism; and the impacts of residential schools and "Indian hospitals" on northern communities. In these pages people share that hope comes from building healing communities. This book is for people with cancer and their caregivers; health policy makers and advocates; scholars and practitioners of healthcare, Indigenous governance, or environmental racism; and anyone interested grassroots, community-based peer support.
Postdiabetic
Now in paperback: From the creator of WILDFIT, an internationally recognized health and lifestyle coaching company, comes an easy-to-follow 9-week process to reverse prediabetes and type 2 diabetes. If you are struggling with type 2 diabetes, obesity, or hypertension, you should know two important things: 1) It is not your fault.2) It is your responsibility to turn things around. The truth is that the hardship caused by type 2 diabetes is fueled by profit-seeking food manufacturers. And while it is easy to place blame on the food industry, it is also important to understand our own roles in creating these circumstances. You might wonder why, if type 2 diabetes is reversible, it is commonly treated as a lifelong condition. The answer might shock you: It is being treated that way because it is profitable to treat it that way. It is a lot more profitable to sell drugs to treat lifelong conditions than to show people how to turn them around. But here's the good news: it doesn't have to be this way. In this book, Eric Edmeades and Dr. Ruben Ruiz give you a solid, step-by-step plan that just might reverse the condition for you. Over the course of 9 weeks, you'll learn how to make subtle changes to your lifestyle and deep changes to your psychology. You'll look at what you eat, when you eat it, and why you eat it. You'll begin to move your body into a primarily fat-burning metabolism and away from your current sugar-burning metabolism, learn more about seasonal eating, and reap the benefits of cyclical eating patterns. By the end of this program, you will have a clear understanding of the way the seasons work in concert with your body, and how you can turn around your type 2 diabetes and maintain a healthy lifestyle.
The Bible Cure for Prostate Disorders
OVER 3 MILLION BIBLE CURE BOOKS SOLDFROM THE NEW YORK TIMES BEST SELLING AUTHOR OF THE SEVEN PILLARS OF HEALTH AND I CAN DO THIS DIETYou can win the war against prostate disorders! Surgery and radiation treatments are not the only answers for prostate disorders! Find out what you can do now to prevent prostate problems and how you can get healthy if you are already struggling with prostate disease! In this concise, easy-to-read booklet, you'll discover a wealth of information to help you win this war against prostate disorders. In it are facts that your doctor may have never told you! Learn: Steps that could save your life with early detection and sensible treatments Vitamins and supplements that build the immune system The energizing power of exercise and being active Amazing substances and foods that may acutally prevent prostate disorders You want to be healthy. God wants you to be healthy. Now at last, here's a source of information that will help you get healthy--body, mind and spirit.
The Ageless Brain
From the bestselling author of The End of Alzheimer's, Dr. Dale Bredesen, comes a revolutionary new approach to preventing the onset of neurodegenerative disease and creating sustained brain health. In recent decades, advances in medicine have changed the way we think about our health. Chronic diseases like obesity, heart disease, and diabetes can be prevented or reversed. Cancer treatment has become targeted and personalized. Gene editing will allow us to eradicate many inherited disorders. But there is one class of conditions that continues to elude researchers and cause tremendous suffering: neurodegenerative disease. More than six million Americans live with Alzheimer's disease; by 2050, this number is projected to reach thirteen million. An additional one in ten people over the age of sixty-five have dementia, while 22 percent of older adults live with some form of cognitive impairment. And it isn't just the elderly who are afflicted; diagnosis rates are rising in younger adults, with women at a higher risk than men. For many--especially those with a genetic predisposition--this fate has seemed inevitable. Until now. Dr. Dale Bredesen is a pioneer in the field of neurodegenerative research. Lauded for his integrative protocol, he has, in clinical studies, reversed the symptoms of Alzheimer's and dementia. He shared this information in his bestselling book, The End of Alzheimer's. But Dr. Bredesen doesn't want to only treat the symptoms of this devastating illness. He wants to prevent it from developing in the first place. In The Ageless Brain, Dr. Bredesen will share the latest, cutting-edge science on neurodegeneration, including how misunderstandings of the disease have hindered our efforts to treat it, as well as a preventative program that readers of all ages can put into practice to optimize their cognitive health now and sustain it for years to come. This is a book for everyone who cares about their ability to stay sharp and independent for a lifetime, for those who have witnessed family members decline, and for the many readers who are beginning to experience moments of brain fog or fatigue in middle age, and are concerned about what the future may hold. Just as bestselling authors like Dr. Peter Attia and Dr. Michael Greger have offered essential guidance for maintaining overall health and longevity, Dr. Bredesen has written the only book readers need to retain their vibrant minds--and thrive for a lifetime.
