Before Dementia
Structured around 20 questions you need to ask to help prevent, prepare, and cope, this book is a friendly, authoritative guide for anyone facing dementia and those who care for them. Exploring why disease is a social construct just as much as a biological construct, it helps us understand what it means to live with or care for someone with dementia. How do I know if I have dementia, and how will I live with it if I do? Can people with dementia consent to sex? Can they choose euthanasia for their future selves? And can we prevent or push back its onset? Chances are you know someone with dementia, but how well do you really understand the condition? Dementia is a complex interplay of biological, social, and psychological factors, and understanding it means understanding more about society and ourselves. Approaching the topic through 20 insightful questions, geriatrician Dr. Kate Gregorevic explains the physical state of dementia, how to relate the diagnosis to real life, what questions to ask your doctor, strategies for preventing the condition, and how we can make our homes and society better for people with dementia. While this book tackles some uncomfortable questions, its purpose is to help--to prevent, to prepare, to cope and to understand--and provide you with strategies for moving forward.
Life Reconstructed
Whether facing mastectomy and breast reconstruction due to a cancer diagnosis or a genetic predisposition to the disease, the process is filled with uncertainty, difficult questions, intense emotions, and life-altering decisions that must be made in quick order. In Life Reconstructed, Kim Harms details her own experience, the experiences of others, plus extensive research, delving into the physical, emotional, psychological, and relational aspects of mastectomy and breast reconstruction, featuring: - input from medical professionals, - a detailed look at the distinct differences between breast reconstruction and breast augmentation (It's not a boob job!)- practical advice for decision-making, self-advocacy, recovery, talking with your children, a return to intimacy, and more. "Harms' journalistic skills and storytelling ability to share her own personal struggles with breast cancer make this book ex-ceptional."-Susan L. Beck, DO, MPH, Breast Surgeon and Medical Director, Katzmann Breast Center KIM HARMS is a two-time breast cancer survivor with a BA in English from Iowa State University. She has more than twenty years of experience as a freelance writer and spends her weekday afternoons working in her local library. A lifelong Midwestern girl, she lives in Central Iowa with her husband, the youngest of their three sons, and a rambunctious dog who takes her on walks twice a day.
Climbing Parkinson's Mountain Takes Faith
Robert Lever has appropriated the writing metaphor of climbing a mountain to navigating Parkinson's Disease (PD). Just as there are essential skills and equipment needed to climb a mountain, so are there multiple skills, attitudes, and belief systems necessary to climb the mountain of PD. Lever covers such aspects as exercise, medications, social support, and disease knowledge.In his contribution to PD literature and, more importantly, to the people and caregivers associated with PD, he identifies a relationship with Jesus Christ as an important therapeutic aspect that makes a significant difference. Jesus Christ is just as real as Sinemet and even more powerful. Climbing Parkinson's Mountain Takes Faith is valuable for those living with any chronic, debilitating disease, but especially for those who know or are fearful of the symptoms of PD. Lever is uniquely qualified, as a person living with Parkinson's Disease, to write on this subject, and as a man of faith, he knows people and cultures. The book is not a how-to narrative that proclaims, "If you follow my plan, your PD will go away." Rather, Lever exposes the pain and suffering that accompanies the disease, including a chapter on caregiving and one on end of life.He poses the question, "Does taking Jesus with you make any difference in climbing your personal PD mountain?"As a family physician who has treated PD patients and caregivers, I would reply that his book answers that question with a therapeutic affirmative.-F. David Clifford, MD
Embracing the Heart of Caregiving
In "Embracing the Heart of Caregiving: A Compassionate Guide for Dementia Care", retired registered nurse and caregiver Rae A. Stonehouse offers a beacon of hope, understanding, and practical advice for anyone navigating the complex journey of caring for a loved one with dementia.Drawing from over 40 years of experience in psychiatry and mental health nursing, as well as his personal experience caring for his wife with frontal lobe dementia, Stonehouse provides a compassionate and insightful roadmap for the dementia caregiving journey. With empathy and wisdom, he explores the emotional terrain of becoming a caregiver, the importance of early detection and personalized care, strategies for effective communication and managing challenging behaviors, and the profound impact dementia has on families.This comprehensive guide covers essential topics such as understanding the types and stages of dementia, creating a safe and supportive home environment, navigating legal and financial planning, and prioritizing self-care for the caregiver. Stonehouse emphasizes a person-centered approach, offering guidance on how to tailor care to the unique needs, abilities and life history of the individual.Woven throughout are Stonehouse's own reflections as a caregiver, offering a deeply personal perspective on love, loss, resilience and finding moments of joy amidst the challenges. He reminds us that while the road ahead may be difficult, it can also unveil the unbreakable bonds and profound depths of the human heart.More than just an informational guide, "Embracing the Heart of Caregiving" offers a compassionate voice of support and a gentle reminder that no one walks this path alone. It serves as an invaluable companion for family members and caregivers, health professionals, and anyone seeking to provide the best possible care for a person living with dementia.
What the Hell is Wrong With Me?
Are you putting up with unexplained pain, fatigue or gut problems? Are all your tests coming back normal and no-one can tell you what's wrong? Functional conditions cover a range of symptoms and issues and often take years to be properly diagnosed, leaving patients in pain, discomfort and confusion. As a family physician, Dr Gillian Deakin has treated hundreds of patients with functional conditions such as unexplained pain, fatigue, weakness and many other symptoms where all medical tests are normal. Using her case studies, Dr Deakin provides a sound, medically proven means to restore your health. What the Hell is Wrong with Me? helps you make sense of your experience while revealing what the experts know about your unexplained symptoms and what you can do to recover from them. In this book you will learn: What can cause these symptomsWhat bodily changes create these conditionsWhat you can do to recover from themHow to restore your healthWhat the Hell is Wrong with Me? is your guide back to feeling well.
1-In-10 Poetry
1-IN-10 POETRY IS THE PERFECT FOR: People living with endometriosisNewly diagnosed patientsPeople working with endometriosis patientsPeople researching endometriosisLoved ones supporting people living with endometriosisSomeone looking for an empathic learning resource on endometriosisWritten and illustrated by 64 people living with endometriosis, this poetry book delves into first hand accounts of living with the condition and supporting loved ones who are affected. It covers various themes including (but not limited to) gaslighting, surgery, grief, flare-ups, hope, despair, relationships, diagnosis, advocacy and loss. Providing both an empathic learning experience on living with endometriosis, in addition to providing a relatable comfort to the community that they are not alone with their experiences. SHOWCASING: 63 contributors67 poems28 artworks166 voices from the lived experiences of an endometriosis survey100 direct comments from individuals living with endometriosis10 CHAPTERS: 6 of which delve into themes significant to the endometriosis community, featuring 9 poems and an artwork reflecting on each theme. The remaining 4 chapters highlight our previous projects completed in the last 2 years. TAKING INSPIRATION FROM IMAGERY: Featuring 13 poems selected by our artists who took part in our 2024 endometriosis campaign. POETRY PROMOTS AND JOURNALING: Offering 10 creative exercises to inspire your own poetry writing. CURRENT ENDOMETRIOSIS RESEACH: Presenting the outcomes of the lived experiences of endometriosis and the impact that this community has accessing healthcare and support within the community. DIRECT QUOTES: from the endometriosis community, sharing advice to the next generation, examples of how to improve medical interactions, and recounting interactions with medical professionals. PRINTED IN FULL COLOUR: on high quality paper with stunning illustrations. HIGH QUALITY GLOSSY COVER showcasing a selection of our artists.
Nourishing The Fighter
Experience the profound impact of nutrition during cancer treatment with "Nourishing the Fighter: A Mother's Journey Through Childhood Cancer". This heartfelt book offers a unique blend of personal anecdotes and practical advice, focusing on the benefits of nourishing foods during a challenging time.Discover the strength and hope found in the right nutrition. Through snippets of my journey as a mother supporting my son during his cancer treatment, you'll learn how specific foods can aid in recovery and boost overall well-being.Find inspiration and practical tips to make informed dietary choices that promote healing. This book is designed to be a comforting and relatable resource for families facing similar battles, showing that you are not alone."Nourishing the Fighter" isn't just a guide; it's a source of hope, love, and resilience. Learn how the right nutrition can make a difference in your loved one's fight against cancer.
Motion is Medicine
Prevent your prediabetes diagnosis from becoming type 2 diabetes using the actionable steps in this book. Make small, realistic changes in your health routines that will make a drastic difference in your A1C levels, energy levels and mood. Motion is Medicine: Your Prediabetes Reversal Blueprint highlights the importance of making strategic changes in your routines that will impact your health for the better. Within the book you can expect: 1. A realistic approach to adjusting your nutrition in order to improve your blood sugar levels 2. How to introduce exercise methods that fit with your needs 3. Ways to manage your blood sugar levels beyond nutrition and exercise 4. Free exercise templates 5. References to various health professionals who could support you on your health journey 6. References to peer-reviewed articles with further scientific background on the methods recommended
The Caregiver's Advocate
Heartfelt Insights & Wisdom - a caregiver's support guide!The Caregiver's Advocate is authentic healing-real stories and insightful tools that get straight to the business of supporting the people taking care of those in need. From practical tools like music, eldercare planning, and legal knowledge to bathing and navigating vacations and sensory changes, this book will give you the hope, inspiration, and strategies to care and also keep yourself energized, happy, and sane.When caregivers thrive, we bring hope, happiness, health, and dignity to the world instead of burnout. This is a village you'll be grateful to have at your fingertips for the rest of your life.
Dementia, You Are Not Alone!
As a former carer and now a person living with dementia, I found that there are a couple of common threads affecting us all, whether we are a carer or a person living with any type of dementia: Lack of support or care and the stigma that is attached to a dementia diagnosis.Should you get diagnosed, and if so, why?How can you overcome the stigma?Where can I find support whilst living with dementia or as a carer?These are questions I will answer in the book based on my experience and what I have learned over the years.There is support, but, sadly you need to know where to look.Allow me to guide you in what I have discovered during my dementia journey.I hope it will help you to see that -You Are Not Alone!
Until My Last Breath
"Think positive and have faith." Those are the words of a three-time cancer survivor determined to inspire the world. Yet anyone who knows Dick Vitale - or Dickie V as he's better known - understands that he is hardly a man of few words, especially on the topic of fighting cancer.The Hall of Fame broadcaster is known by millions from his four decades (and counting) with ESPN, where he's built a one-of-a-kind connection with college basketball fans. In his new memoir, Until My Last Breath, Vitale chronicles his own harrowing experiences with cancer and the childhood battles that inspired him along the way. Vitale felt imprisoned in his own body while unable to speak for four months battling vocal-cord cancer, but still managed to find his voice in this book. With his signature enthusiasm and a sensitive tone, Vitale visits the homes of a dozen pediatric cancer survivors and shares the lessons of hope and perseverance he learned from these remarkable children who have overcome the fight of their life.Go behind the scenes with Vitale's family, as he opens up about the emotional battles that accompanied his lymphoma in 2021-2022 and his vocal-cord cancer in 2023. Until My Last Breath is a touching tribute to Vitale's dear friend, Jim Valvano, who famously told the world of his own cancer battle, "Don't Give Up...Don't Ever Give Up!"
Diabesity
Note that when you have been diagnosed with Obesity and diabetes you may feel some changes in your life sperm which may actually over time progression to your lifestyle changes into small, manageable action steps to set up your new goal and healthy weight loss plan. Especially when you've spent all your adult life being overweight and diabetes, this is likely to feel like a huge tasks to your biggest life change you've ever contemplated with and somehow your goal tasks may need to be broken down into small group or achievable tasks that can be completed on your daily basis by using a Diabetes Forum chat below into your world in successfully weight loss by using the ''SMART'' goal chart.
Travelers to Unimaginable Lands
These "moving and often surprising" (The Wall Street Journal) case histories meld science and storytelling to show that caregivers don't just witness cognitive decline in their loved ones with dementia--they are its invisible victims. "This book will forever change the way we see people with dementia disorders--and the people who care for them."--Lori Gottlieb, author of Maybe You Should Talk to Someone A BBC BOOK OF THE WEEK - A TELEGRAPH BEST BOOK OF SUMMER - A NEW YORK TIMES BOOK REVIEW EDITORS' CHOICE Inspired by Dasha Kiper's experience as a caregiver and counselor and informed by a breadth of cognitive and neurological research, Travelers to Unimaginable Lands dispels the myth of the perfect caregiver. In these compassionate, nonjudgmental stories of parents and children, husbands and wives, contending with dementia disorders, Kiper explores the existential dilemmas created by this disease: a man believes his wife is an impostor; a woman's imaginary friendships with famous authors drive a wedge between her and her devoted husband; another woman's childhood trauma emerges to torment her son; a man's sudden, intense Catholic piety provokes his wife. Kiper explains why the caregivers are maddened by these behaviors, mirroring their patients' irrationality, even though they've been told it's the disease at work. By demystifying the neurological obstacles to caregiving, Kiper illuminates the terrible pressure dementia disorders exert on our closest relationships, offering caregivers the perspective they need to be gentler with themselves.
It's All Relative
It's All Relative: One Family's Story of Kidney Disease follows the journey of my family members and our history of Polycystic Kidney Disease (PKD). The stories we share demonstrate how PKD affects us differently, physically, emotionally, and in all other aspects of our lives. While technical information about the disease is available, there's less about how people feel and cope with the symptoms. This story is about the similarities and differences in our experiences with PKD. Writing these stories has been cathartic for our family, and we hope that by sharing our story, we can support others in their journey with Polycystic Kidney Disease.
One Footstep at a Time
When Anthony's life partner, Catherine Popp, received the devastating diagnosis of Early-Onset Alzheimer's, Anthony faced the challenge with the same tenacity and grit that had propelled him through life's hurdles before. From overcoming a learning disability to becoming one of the few African American pilots and navigating the complexities of single parenthood while maintaining a demanding career, Anthony was no stranger to adversity. But nothing could prepare him for the journey ahead.Rather than succumbing to despair, Anthony and Catherine embarked on an extraordinary adventure, traveling the world as nomads for eight years. Running became their shared passion, a way to seize each moment and defy the disease's relentless advance. With unwavering optimism, they believed in the promise of a cure just around the corner.As the disease progressed and the cure remained elusive, their journey shifted. The fast pace of foreign races gave way to a slower rhythm, adapted to Catherine's changing abilities. Yet, Anthony remained steadfast in his commitment to make every day meaningful for both of them.In this deeply personal and profoundly moving account, Anthony chronicles the second five years of their journey. With honesty and vulnerability, he shares the highs and lows, the triumphs and setbacks, and the invaluable lessons learned along the way. "One Footstep at a Time" is not just a story of survival: it's a testament to the power of love, resilience, and the indomitable human spirit in the face of life's greatest challenges.
Managing Type 2 Diabetes (Headline Health Series)
In this comprehensive introductory book for Type 2 diabetes sufferers, and those at risk of developing the condition, Dr David Cavan explains how diabetes works in the body, the potential pitfalls of living with the disease, and how to avoid, delay - or even reverse - the symptoms. Type 2 diabetes statistics make for grim reading. In the UK alone, more than 12 million people are 'at risk' of developing Type 2 diabetes. According to the WHO, the number of people in the world with the condition rose from 108 million in 1980 to 422 million in 2014. Worldwide, Type 2 diabetes is a major cause of blindness, kidney failure, heart attacks, stroke and lower limb amputation. But now for the good news. By following a mindful diet, engaging in regular physical activity, maintaining the right body weight vs. height, and avoiding tobacco use, it's possible to prevent or delay the onset of disease, and the symptoms can also be treated with medication. With regular screening, and the correct treatment for complications, those with Type 2 diabetes can hope to live a long and full life. This book will tell you everything you need to know.
Our Creative Journey Through A.D.
Discover the transformative power of memory, love, and resilience. Our Creative Journey through A.D. chronicles one family's journey as they navigate the progression of Alzheimer's. Part artwork, part narrative, this testament of the human spirit not only captures the clinical aspects of Alzheimer's but also explores the emotional roller coaster that every family member rides--from denial, anger, and confusion to acceptance, love, and grace. This book offers solace to those directly impacted by Alzheimer's and insight to others fortunate enough not to have been immediately touched by it.
Let’s Talk Radiation Therapy
"A truly novel approach to the most mysterious part of the cancer treatment process, radiation therapy. This deeply thoughtful, and even contemplative, book takes an original approach to see patients from the beginning to the end of their therapy. There is nothing quite like this on the bookshelves." - Anthony Zietman, MD, FASTRO, Radiation Oncologist at Massachusetts General Hospital, Shipley Professor of Radiation Oncology at Harvard Medical SchoolAre you feeling overwhelmed by the whirlwind of medical jargon, treatment decisions, and emotions that come with a cancer diagnosis?You're not alone. Navigating this process can feel daunting-but it doesn't have to.Imagine if you could...Decode the oncology world with ease by finding clarity surrounding the different scans, cancer treatments, equipment, and doctors you'll encounter.Feel less afraid because you know what to expect, how to prepare, and what you need to know about radiation treatment.Support your healing throughout radiation treatment with a mind-body approach.Learn anxiety management tips to dismantle your self-doubt Understand the medical language so you can keep up with conversations at your appointments. Dispel self-sabotaging thoughts by learning the key to a "mental channel change."Margeaux Gregory, R.T.(T) has worked on the frontlines of radiation oncology for over fifteen years, delivering thousands of external beam radiation treatments to cancer patients from all walks of life, circumstances, ages, and religions. Most notably, she spent seven years as a Senior Radiation Therapist at Massachusetts General Hospital. Free yourself from fear and develop an unshakeable inner strength to carry you through even the toughest days. Learn how to create a unique healing environment within yourself that nurtures recovery and resilience. It's not just about knowledge-it's about transformation. Buy your copy today!
Let’s Talk Radiation Therapy
"A truly novel approach to the most mysterious part of the cancer treatment process, radiation therapy. This deeply thoughtful, and even contemplative, book takes an original approach to see patients from the beginning to the end of their therapy. There is nothing quite like this on the bookshelves." - Anthony Zietman, MD, FASTRO, Radiation Oncologist at Massachusetts General Hospital, Shipley Professor of Radiation Oncology at Harvard Medical SchoolAre you feeling overwhelmed by the whirlwind of medical jargon, treatment decisions, and emotions that come with a cancer diagnosis?You're not alone. Navigating this process can feel daunting-but it doesn't have to.Imagine if you could...Decode the oncology world with ease by finding clarity surrounding the different scans, cancer treatments, equipment, and doctors you'll encounter.Feel less afraid because you know what to expect, how to prepare, and what you need to know about radiation treatment.Support your healing throughout radiation treatment with a mind-body approach.Learn anxiety management tips to dismantle your self-doubt Understand the medical language so you can keep up with conversations at your appointments. Dispel self-sabotaging thoughts by learning the key to a "mental channel change."Margeaux Gregory, R.T.(T) has worked on the frontlines of radiation oncology for over fifteen years, delivering thousands of external beam radiation treatments to cancer patients from all walks of life, circumstances, ages, and religions. Most notably, she spent seven years as a Senior Radiation Therapist at Massachusetts General Hospital. Free yourself from fear and develop an unshakeable inner strength to carry you through even the toughest days. Learn how to create a unique healing environment within yourself that nurtures recovery and resilience. It's not just about knowledge-it's about transformation. Buy your copy today!
Nature Walking With Cancer
Rejecting the typical cancer narratives of heroic battles and painful endurance, Randy Kidd, DVM, PhD offers a fresh perspective on living with terminal illness. He emphasizes that we are all on a journey toward the inevitable and this realization can motivate us to achieve our true desires and become our best selves. Randy speaks: I decided to write my own version of how I would visualize and deal with cancer and its available treatments... and how I would approach the inevitability of death and dying. Here are some of the key points to consider: We are all dying; it's just that some of us are dying faster than others. Realizing this gives you a certain amount of preordained time to achieve what you want to do, to acquire what you want to have, and to work toward being that person you always wanted to be. As Yoda said: "Do or Do Not. There is No Try." Not a lot of leeway here for pissing away your time engaged in frivolities. On the other hand, being in action makes it easier to escape the dark and morbid, and it encourages any attempt to have some fun with our day-to-day predicaments and pratfalls. Movement - both physical and mental - is vital for keeping all parts of or body/mind/spirit in healthy working order. And, since Nature is the ultimate healer, spending time walking in nature and using nature's healing energetics helps us create our own wholistic health. Stories are the essential cogs that drive our inner wheels of memory and understanding, and stories of the animals, vegetables, and minerals of Nature are most often those stories we comprehend as the essence of our real Being. Nature Walking with Cancer offers stories of Nature designed to stimulate our human Inner-Selves.
Why Can’t I Get Better? Solving the Mystery of Lyme and Chronic D
You Were Still Dancing
You Were Still Dancing is the story of one family's multi-generational struggle with Alzheimer's disease that not only traverses the complicated web of Alzheimer's from a personal perspective, but also explores the latest medical literature and research. When Marianne Benz's grandmother, Ma, began her cognitive decline, the term senility was commonly associated with memory loss in the elderly. Alzheimer's disease had yet to achieve its level of recognition as a causal factor of cognitive decline. Though the brain abnormality had been detected decades earlier, the medical diagnosis was relatively new, the understanding of the disease murky, and the treatment-sedating patients to the point of lethargy-primitive and counterproductive. The Ma that Marianne and her family knew disappeared shortly after entering a nursing home, though her physical body lived on for another decade. Years later, when Marianne's mother started down the same path, Marianne was determined that this time things would be different. Hopeful that the vibrant woman she knew as her mother was still in some way present, albeit trapped inside the thickening fog of Alzheimer's, she vowed to protect her mother from the suffering her grandmother endured and seek a more life-giving and abundant experience for her. The resulting journey into the heart of the darkness that coincides with the loss of memory (both forgetting and being forgotten) brought intense challenges. However, it also brought remarkable rewards as Marianne let the falling pieces of her mother go, and learned to celebrate the new and ever-changing mosaic that she became-ultimately reconnecting with her mother in a way that brought light, joy, and a spiritual awakening.
Beating Diabetes Today
One of the greatest tragedies of the American people, and of many other people of the world, is diseases that are very difficult to control. Millions are facing this challenge. Millions are dying every year from diseases out of control. Among the various diseases, such as cancer, tuberculosis, and other menacing illnesses, is diabetes. Tens of millions in many countries of the world have the disease. Unfortunately, the large majority of these persons have little knowledge of how to cure it, especially those living in remote parts of the world where access to a solution is difficult to access. Or it could be persons who can't read, or who live in an area where material is not accessible. Then there are persons who are eager to overcome it, but don't know what to do, or their doctor hasn't been clear to them of the steps to take. This book, Beating Diabetes Today, by Lamar Phillips, tells how he overcame it. It's a story of how one man, terribly afflicted by the disease, whipped it; and not only that, but also how he overcame neuropathy, a painful burning sensation, caused by diabetes, which severely affected his legs. It's a very fascinating story. And by the way, you'll want to read his poem at the end of the book, a poem that tells his joy of overcoming the disease. And so, dear reader, if you have diabetes, this is the perfect book for you. You'll not be sorry you bought it.
F Cancer
This is a vigorous, powerful story of one man's tireless effort to not only survive a cancer diagnosis and treatment, but to increase his strength and resolve and emerge victorious!!!In sharing his mindset and experiences in this book, Kente truly hopes to help others in their search for strength and direction. Whatever life challenge come your way, take solace from this powerful and personal experience.
Reversing Alzheimer's
AN INSTANT NEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLER!A revolutionary and much-needed exploration of Alzheimer's and how patients and their caregivers can take back control from this insidious disease.A significant portion of our population worries about the grip of dementia as we age. With over 6.5 million Americans living with Alzheimer's, the urgency for a solution has never been greater.Dr. Heather Sandison is at the forefront of dementia care and research. The founder of Solcere Health Clinic, San Diego's premier brain optimization clinic, and Marama, the first residential memory care facility to have the goal of returning cognitively declined residents to independent living, Dr. Sandison knows better than most what Alzheimer's does to people--to their brains, their bodies, their families, and their lives.If you're facing the challenge of Alzheimer's, either personally or as a caregiver, there is hope. A growing body of evidence shows that implementing a handful of strategies can improve cognition and quality of life in dementia patients. In Reversing Alzheimer's, Dr. Sandison lays out this customizable and doable approach so that you can start supporting you or your loved one's brain health right away.Within these pages, Dr. Sandison distills complex neurocognitive research into actionable steps, empowering you to: Fortify your brain health against cognitive declineImplement lifestyle changes that can reverse the effects of Alzheimer'sTransform your environment to support cognitive wellnessUnderstand options for brain health to fit any budgetDr. Sandison's expertise, derived from her clinical practice, residential care, and peer-reviewed research, charts the course for a future where Alzheimer's is not a terminal diagnosis, but a reversible condition. Reversing Alzheimer's is an essential tool for anyone aspiring to rewrite their story and achieve a future free from the affliction of Alzheimer's.
The Pocket Deep Sleep
Reboot your physical and mental health with slow-wave deep sleep.Wouldn't you love to wake up every morning feeling refreshed, energetic and ready for the day? Deep sleep - the slow-wave cycle that truly restores and repairs your body and mind, leaving you with that ready-for- anything feeling in the morning - has a starring role in your health, both physically and mentally. In Deep Sleep, you will find concise information to help you understand the most beneficial sleep cycle of them all, as well as tips for increasing your deep sleep and overcoming obstacles that interfere with your essential rest.
STRENGTH IN CAREING Empowering dementia caregivers
Unlock the secrets to providing exceptional dementia care, even if you're feeling exhausted, overwhelmed, and on the brink of burnout.Have you always dreamt of providing the best care for your loved one living with dementia?Do you wrestle with feelings of guilt and overwhelm, believing you're falling short of being the caregiver you ought to be?As the caregiver of a loved one with dementia, you are performing one of the most emotionally, physically, and financially taxing roles one could undertake. Yet, your unwavering commitment and relentless dedication often go unnoticed and unsupported.The struggles you face daily, from navigating financial challenges to managing episodes of aggression and warding off feelings of desolation, are well-known, and the journey can often feel lonely.But it doesn't have to be this way."Dementia Guide for Caregivers" is the handbook you need. This book uncovers a holistic approach to dementia care that respects your emotional health, honors your hard work, and equips you with practical, evidence-based strategies to overcome the challenges you face.I
Dream Accomplished
"You have cancer". Those words changed my life. After I heard them, all I could think was, "My daughter's only 8". It just overwhelmed me."How many dreams would I be able to help her make come true?" Dream Accomplished: A Story of Cancer, A Mother's Love & Taylor Swift, is the multi-award winning, true story of my cancer journey. I've written it to say thank you to singer, Taylor Swift, and to help and inspire others as they, too, battle cancer or invisible illness. I sincerely hope this book is a help to you or someone you love. It is filled with inspiration, resources, hope, humor, tips, tears & Taylor, and all profits are donated to fund various cancer and invisible illness research and support causes. Thank you in advance for reading and sharing about 'Dream Accomplished'. -e: ) PRAISE FOR 'Dream Accomplished' "I went through 100 pages at one sitting! Your story is so riveting that I couldn't put it down and with such raw emotion it's as if I was feeling the same emotions. Thank you for sharing your story, I know it will change lives." -Laurie W. "Your story will for sure inspire and help others." -@akronohiomoms "I sat right down and read the whole book! I'd known you'd met Taylor, but I couldn't believe all the pictures and details about how! Just Amazing! All I can say is WOW!" -Jo W. "Have read your beautiful story 3x already! This is the most inspiring cancer book I've read in a long time!" -Vicki H. "Very easy, compelling reading. I can sure identify with hearing those words, "You have cancer". I think it's great how you involved your daughter. This story is unbelievably moving." -Nancy G. "What a moving story. I do so admire your courage." -Jane G. "Your book is amazingly inspiring" -@AfterAllMyLove "The amount of effort & love that has been put into this book is brilliant! Swifties go order now! Truly Amazing! It brought tears to my eyes" -@Taylor13Parmis IN THE NEWSWKYC Ch 3 Cleveland NewsNBC4i Columbus NewsHudson Hub Times Newspaper AWARDSMom's Choice AwardReader's Favorite 5 StarReader's Favorite Gold MemoirNew Apple for Excellence additional information can be found at LotsofLifeonaLittleLot.com
Health Guide
Health is one of the most precious things we have, if not the most. Until we have health problems, we might not give it the deserved consideration, taking it for granted. What if, instead, you start by paying the right attention to it now? Our healthy habits have a greater impact if we start working on them from the early beginning, and this is the central idea of the book on health prevention. Not only is a longer life expectancy desired, but so is an improved quality of life, which is the most fundamental difference between healthspan and lifespan. The objective of this book is to recollect a practical guide on what you can do daily to ensure your body and mind are in the best condition. This guide follows an organized structure and offers the following advantages: - Priority on preventing the most impactful medical conditions, based on their prevalence and mortality rates. - Content referenced by the most reliable organizations, such as WHO and medical societies, based the most updated publications. It's not based on opinions, but on the alignments of the scientific community. - Not theorical facts, but practical suggestions that you can put in practice today. Be healthy, be happy!
Lymphomania
"Cali, you have stage 3S B-cell non-Hodgkin's lymphoma."Gregg Goldman never imagined he would hear these words spoken to his wife after twenty-four years of marriage. The COVID-19 pandemic was already daunting, but at least it was happening outside; this was a crisis occurring directly in his own home, his sanctuary. However, with Cali now too sick to rule the roost, Gregg puts his introverted tendencies aside to deal with the kids, Cali's ever-present family, concerned friends, doctors with way too much on their plate, and a zillion other tasks that may be normal for most but are foreign to a guy who barely likes talking to people. In this emotional and darkly humorous memoir of marriage and self-realization, Gregg falls in love with his wife all over again as she shows incredible strength and vulnerability during a time when the fear of death overshadows the hope for a better future.
Loosening the Grip 13th Edition
Accessible and comprehensive, Loosening the Grip remains an authoritative source for information about alcohol use and the problems associated with it, while also addressing the relationship between alcohol and other drug use. The text presents the physical and psychological effects of alcohol, alongside the impact of its use on the family and society. Special attention is given to the range of responses to potential problems of alcohol use, including prevention, harm reduction, assessment, referral and treatment, and the risks for anyone of heavy alcohol use. Along with providing an historical foundation, Loosening the Grip also sets forth basic information on other drugs of abuse, whether street drugs or prescription drugs.NEW FEATURES OF THE 13th EditionThe impact of the COVID pandemic on those with substance use disorders, substance use in general, and changes to treatment approaches that resulted.The fentanyl health crisis as a parallel epidemic to the opioid epidemic.The rapidly changing legal status of marijuana and the potential it may have for individuals, communities, and the drug trade.Updated statistics on use patterns including how the COVID pandemic may have affected both alcohol and substance use disorders and also data collection methods. Updated terminology in alignment with DSM-5-TR.WHAT AN INSTRUCTOR SAYS ABOUT LOOSENING THE GRIP: "Loosening the Grip is, and has been the standard setter in the addiction profession since first publication in 1978. My first experience with the text occurred as a student in 1999, and I literally devoured the text, which was filled with material about alcohol, its effects on the body and mind, and how to best treat the condition of alcohol use disorder. I now am a licensed addiction counselor and addiction educator, and as such utilize this text exclusively in my alcohol course within our accredited addiction counseling and prevention program. This is not only an essential encyclopedia on all things concerning alcohol addiction and recovery, but includes materials about other substances of abuse, along with materials on co-occurring mental health disorders. Students state that they love this book as much as I did in 1999, and this creates a much higher level of retention in our major and minor. I plan to continue using this very engaging, accurate and useful book for many years to come." - John Korkow, LAC, PhD, SAP
The Tender Road
Embark on the Most Heartfelt Journey: Compassion and Understanding in the Midst of DementiaAt the heart of every family grappling with dementia lies a story of profound love, enduring patience, and unwavering commitment. "The Tender Road: Guiding Your Loved One Through Dementia" illuminates this journey, offering not just a guide, but a companion for those navigating the challenging pathways of dementia care.Witness the intricacies of dementia-from its scientific foundations to its deep, emotional undercurrents-through a compassionate lens that respects the dignity of both caregiver and those facing dementia. The opening chapters unravel the complex nature of dementia, spotlighting not only Alzheimer's but also other variations, laying bare the emotional and physical ramifications it harbors for everyone it touches.Transform challenges into opportunities for connection and growth. Dementia's ripple effect on families and relationships is profound, yet within these pages, you'll find strategies to maintain and even strengthen bonds, navigate role reversals, and manage behavioral shifts with grace.Nurture a safe, loving environment that fosters quality of life for your loved one while crafting a sanctuary that minimizes risks and maximizes comfort and familiarity. From daily care routines to creating an adaptive living space, every chapter is imbued with actionable advice and heartwarming encouragement.But this book doesn't stop at the doorstep of caregiving tactics. It ventures into the emotional landscape of caregivers themselves, offering a treasure trove of self-care strategies, stress management techniques, and pathways to preserve your own well-being while on this demanding yet rewarding journey.Finally, revel in the beauty of nurturing enduring connections, navigating the ebb and flow of dementia with love, patience, and joy. Embrace every moment of celebration, recognize the good days, and create an album of precious memories that honor the spirit of your loved one and the journey you're on together.Whether you're at the beginning of this tender road or finding your way through its twists and turns, "The Tender Road: Guiding Your Loved One Through Dementia" offers a beacon of hope, encouragement, and practical guidance to light your way. Forge a path of understanding, compassion, and resilience as you and your loved one journey together through the landscape of dementia.
Lymphomania
"Cali, you have stage 3S B-cell non-Hodgkin's lymphoma."Gregg Goldman never imagined he would hear these words spoken to his wife after twenty-four years of marriage. The COVID-19 pandemic was already daunting, but at least it was happening outside; this was a crisis occurring directly in his own home, his sanctuary. However, with Cali now too sick to rule the roost, Gregg puts his introverted tendencies aside to deal with the kids, Cali's ever-present family, concerned friends, doctors with way too much on their plate, and a zillion other tasks that may be normal for most but are foreign to a guy who barely likes talking to people. In this emotional and darkly humorous memoir of marriage and self-realization, Gregg falls in love with his wife all over again as she shows incredible strength and vulnerability during a time when the fear of death overshadows the hope for a better future.
People with Dementia at the Heart of Research
People with dementia are uniquely qualified to discuss the challenges of their condition and the features of effective support, but their voices are all too often drowned out in research and debates about policy. It's time for that to change.Dementia Enquirers is an ambitious and novel programme of work which has tested out what it means for people with dementia to lead research and has developed a new 'driving seat' approach to co-research.This ground-breaking book features 26 research projects led by groups of people with dementia, supported by group facilitators and academics, to make their voices heard. Topics include giving up driving, GP dementia reviews, living alone with dementia, and using AI platforms such as smart speakers. The book also describes how people with dementia shaped the entire programme, and addressed head-on issues such as ethics approval processes and complex research language.A key read for anyone involved in dementia support, this research brings the voices of people with dementia to the fore to explore their experiences of researching the condition.
MTHFR Gene Therapy Demystified
Have you been struggling with health issues for years and recently diagnosed with MTHFR gene mutation? You've identified the cause of your health issues, but now unsure what to do next? Dr. Terranella has treated hundreds of people with MTHFR gene mutations and now has released a comprehensive guide to help you navigate MTHFR treatment. Go beyond just learning about MTHFR gene mutation and actually address your individual treatment options. Rather than a one size fits all protocol, Dr. Terranella provides you with the "why" behind the what to do. You will learn what to expect and what to do when things do not go as planned. "Dr. Terranella is the best doctor I've ever seen! If you want to understand MTHFR, he is "THE" guy to listen to! I have a level of understanding I never thought possible, and better than that, I have real results from treatment " Mike Hardenbrook, Patient
Abiding through the Shadows, A Caretaker's Struggle with God's Goodness
Narrative Medicine
Discover the powerful impact of storytelling and narrative in the medical field with, "Narrative Medicine: Harnessing the Power of Storytelling Through Essays," by Arthur Lazarus, MD, MBA. The book is divided into three sections: Section 1: Medicine Section 2; Storytelling Section 3: Writing Fifty-one essays offer insights and reflections that delve into the heart and soul of healthcare practice, storytelling, and narrative writing. As the pages unfold, you will journey through the compelling world of narrative medicine, showcasing the profound effect of stories in healing and understanding, and underlining their significance in shaping patient experiences, guiding treatment approaches, and fostering a deeper connection between healthcare practitioners and those they serve. This book is an invitation to explore the intricate tapestry of medical narratives and to acknowledge them as an integral part of the therapeutic process.
Insight
The year 2022 was supposed the best year of my career. Being in my early 50s I was about to complete my first decade working in the pharmaceutical industry. I would be lying if I said that the transition from the energy industry to pharmaceuticals had been easy, but after a few difficult years I felt confident about the future. Then one day, I was rushed to hospital because I had collapsed in the garden. A scan showed that I had a brain tumour. From that day onwards matters changed dramatically - things that were important to me before lost all their value whilst other things that I had taken for granted before became suddenly very important to me.This book is my attempt to make a difference to all people who are suffering from a terminal illness, or indeed all people who must make personal decisions at difficult and emotionally charged times. This book is intended for individuals who wish to improve their decision-making skills by using structured and analytical thinking. In this personal book, I am using examples and thought experiments to illustrate how decision analysis can be used to increase our awareness of available choices and uncertainties that we are exposed to.
Insight
The year 2022 was supposed the best year of my career. Being in my early 50s I was about to complete my first decade working in the pharmaceutical industry. I would be lying if I said that the transition from the energy industry to pharmaceuticals had been easy, but after a few difficult years I felt confident about the future. Then one day, I was rushed to hospital because I had collapsed in the garden. A scan showed that I had a brain tumour. From that day onwards matters changed dramatically - things that were important to me before lost all their value whilst other things that I had taken for granted before became suddenly very important to me.This book is my attempt to make a difference to all people who are suffering from a terminal illness, or indeed all people who must make personal decisions at difficult and emotionally charged times. This book is intended for individuals who wish to improve their decision-making skills by using structured and analytical thinking. In this personal book, I am using examples and thought experiments to illustrate how decision analysis can be used to increase our awareness of available choices and uncertainties that we are exposed to.
Dancing with Cancer
Positioning statement: Combining the personal and the practical, this book mixes the author's own cancer story with the tools she discovered and adapted to support her treatment. Sales points: According to recent research, 1 in 2 people in the UK will get cancer at some point in their lives. US data reveals that in 2014 there were an estimated 14,738,719 people living with cancer in the United States alone. Includes not only the author's inspiring account of how she is facing her own incurable cancer but also a wide range of exercises to empower specific treatment situations, such as chemotherapy, surgery and bone-marrow transplants. Publication to coincide with World Cancer Day, 4 February 2018. Synopsis: 'The wisdom and knowledge that Judy has learned from her experience with cancer can be our guide and coach.' - Bernie Siegel MD, Author of Love, Medicine & Miracles and The Art of Healing Dancing with Cancer focuses on the creation of a positive and proactive mindset with which to face the specific challenges and stages of cancer. It combines the author's own experience of using what she calls Thought Work (including creative self-expression, healing energy work and meditation) with conventional cancer treatment in order to connect her intentions for healing to the everyday reality of a diagnosis of incurable bone-marrow cancer. The book offers guidance and inspiration not only to cancer sufferers as they undergo the various stages of treatment but also to those supporting them, enabling them to understand better the experience of the cancer patient as well as the possibilities of mind-body empowerment. Part I allows the reader to gain inspiration and reassurance from Judy's personal cancer story, as well as put into practice her Thought Work suggestions, which include revelatory questionnaires and journaling, creative exercises (such as drawing healing mandalas) and guided meditations. Part II gives a more detailed description of the Thought Work tools, including instructions for setting healing intentions, for using mindful breathing and for cultivating an attitude of gratitude, as well as meditations for a range of cancer situations and step-by-step instructions for creating artworks. Throughout the book are examples of Judy's own transformative artworks, which she offers along with the reminder that any creative self-expression can be healing - it is not the outcome but the physical process of doing that matters, enabling multi-level transformation.
The Diabetes Weight-Loss Plan
An easy-to-follow plan, packed with delicious recipes and expert advice, that makes losing weight and combating metabolic disease simple, tasty and sustainable Good intentions and a shelf full of cookbooks aren't enough to sustain a healthy eating lifestyle. What you need is a plan. A plan underpinned by simple-to-follow low carb and sugar kitchen principles that will help the accomplished, or the less-than accomplished, cook lose weight, combat metabolic diseases and sustain a new way of eating. With its simple approach, The Diabetes Weight-Loss Meal Planner will get you started on a healthier lifestyle that's easy to maintain, with weekly meal plans - including meat and completely vegetarian variants - and over 80 delicious low carb recipes. Katie's unique table of Carb Swaps, bespoke CarbScale and calorie and carb counts for every recipe make the diet accessible to all, whether you're looking for dramatic weight loss or a sustainable eating plan. Dr David Unwin and Dr Jen Unwin, clinical experts in diabetes and lifestyle changes, introduce the key principles that underlie the plan, and explore the psychology behind lasting eating habits. Health tips from nutritionist Jenny Phillips accompany every recipe, which range from quick meals made in under 30 minutes to celebration showstoppers and batch-cooked dinners.
The Complete Gout Management and Nutrition Guide
Everything you need to know about gout. Gout is a form of arthritis caused by uric acid crystals in the body causing inflammation leading to pain in the joints. The Journal of American Medicine reports that gout currently affects approximately 9.2 million people in the US (or 3.9 percent of the population) and yet very little has been published about gout and its treatment. While experts agree on how to treat gout, they debate the impact that food and lifestyle can have in its management. Long-term treatment of the condition requires a more comprehensive approach than drug therapy. Dr. Girnita shows that through a combination of nutrition and lifestyle in addition to some medications individuals can reduce the frequency and severity of attacks of gout. The Complete Gout Management and Nutrition Guide is for both the newly diagnosed and long-term sufferers. In this book, you'll find everything you need to know about gout, from how to identify the disease to the various treatments available. You'll also learn about foods and their relationship with gout. You may know that certain foods can trigger a gout attack, but you may not be aware that eating other foods can help with controlling the disease. We've also included more than 100 recipes for nutritious, delicious, easy-to-prepare meals, plus meal plans for a month -- putting you in the driver's seat to manage your gout.
Love is an Action Verb
Love is an Action Verb: A Caregiver's Journey by Melodie Yates, is an earthy representation of her experience framed as poems about truth, vulnerability, courage and strength. It is a portrayal of the helplessness, the frustration, the loneliness that erupts internally as we manifest outward calm and kindness toward those for whom we are caregiving. Her heart felt poetry was her mechanism for survival, regeneration, and expression of emotional angst. Regardless of her professional accomplishments, her family/friend support, the knowledge that she was losing herself and her capacity to preserve was frightening. Caring for her husband as they navigated the murky waters of his decline with Alzheimer's over the last 16 years brought the author to her knees. The soul-searching reflections offer her truth, deep and raw, about the realities of long-term care giving. Despite these difficulties, the author also demonstrates a corresponding confidence that there is light at the end of this tunnel. Love sustains us and allows us to find the joy buried in the piles of dirty laundry, the messy house, the big decisions left unmade and the daily drip of decay we witness. Join the author in continued exploration of truth. Each poem is accompanied by reflection and discussion questions that caregivers can use for their own insight or share with others in a search for mutual support. We simply cannot do this by ourselves.
Faith, Hope and Cancer
Carolyn's life changed the moment she heard the words, "You have leukemia." This is Carolyn's story of being diagnosed with cancer as a teenager, surviving treatment, and then navigating life afterward. She survived a major medical mistake, experienced miracles, discovered the healing power of dolphins, lost friends, fumbled her way through relationships, and overcame depression that came later in life. Her story will make readers laugh, cry and feel inspired. It will help cancer patients realize they are not alone. Healthcare workers will gain a deeper understanding of how to work with children and young adults diagnosed with a life-threatening illness. Family and friends will understand the importance of their role in their loved one's journey. All readers will discover how important faith and hope truly are, in the good times and bad. In this special 30th "cancerversary" edition of her book, Carolyn adds many updates, describing where her life's journey has taken her. Included in this is another cancer diagnosis, her work in advocacy, awareness, and much more. Celebrate 30 years with her in this incredible story of hope, faith and cancer.
Are You Being Bullied at Work?
"A brilliant, insightful guide ... essential reading for everyone." - Professor Donal MacIntyre, investigative journalist and broadcasterWorkplace bullying is a toxic experience. It can deflate your self-esteem, destroy your self-confidence and impair your ability to perform. In Are You Being Bullied at Work?, chartered psychologist and executive coach Aryanne Oade provides insights, tools, strategies and tactics that anyone can use to deal with any bullying situation at work.Practical and empathetic, Oade's invaluable guide is positive and progressive throughout, encouraging you to learn new skills, and internalize new ways of thinking about yourself and the bullying to which you are subject. Each chapter contains realistic examples and case studies, as well as thought-provoking questions to challenge your thinking and inspire self-reflection, and a summary of key facts for easy future reference. You will learn to: Protect yourself against bullying behaviour, altering the dynamic in your favourRegain your confidence and self-belief after an experience of workplace bullyingSupport someone you know who is vulnerable to being targeted Prevent a workplace bully from grooming or targeting you - for good This is a revised edition of Free Yourself from Workplace Bullying (2015).
The Ultimate Hormone Balancing Guidebook
The Ultimate Hormone Balancing Guidebook More and more people are experiencing increasing hormone dysfunction in our society today. A plethora of symptoms that are plaguing women and men of all ages can be linked to imbalances within the hormonal cascade. The underlying cause is often overlooked or undiscovered and people are recommended masking medications that ultimately offer no cure.The Ultimate Hormone Balancing Guidebook offers a detailed account of the underlying causes as well as the standard and natural treatments for restoring hormone balance. With special sections dedicated to endocrine disruptors, liver toxicity, the stress effect, nutritional factors, testing procedures as well as bioidentical hormones, this guidebook gives the latest research based information on hormone disruption.This comprehensive work provides traditional and natural solutions to balance hormones and achieve greater overall health for issues such as: AnxietyDepressionAdrenal FatigueThyroid disordersEstrogen DominancePremenstrual Syndrome (PMS)FibroidsEndometriosisPolycystic Ovarian Syndrome (PCOS)Ovarian CystsMenopauseAndropauseWeight GainThe author, Dr Cobi Slater, is a Board Certified Doctor of Natural Medicine, Registered Herbal Therapist, Registered Nutritionist and she also holds a PhD in Natural Health Sciences. Dr Cobi is a regular guest on many international radio and TV health shows. She also contributes to numerous publications as a health expert and is the author of 3 health books including The Ultimate Candida Guide and Cookbook, The Ultimate Hormone Balancing Guidebook as well as The Ultimate Metabolic Plan. Dr Cobi has helped thousands of patients regain their health through lifestyle changes resulting in a freedom to enjoy life like never before!
