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
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.
Intuitive Eating for Diabetes
A revolutionary, anti-diet approach to whole-body health. Tune into your body's natural intuition and get the upper hand on your diabetes! Are you one of the millions dealing with diabetes? If so, you're probably all too familiar with the medical establishment badgering you to lose weight. But did you know evidence now shows that approaches focusing solely on weight loss are at best unhelpful and at worst, harmful? These popular weight-based strategies have been found to increase food and body obsession, weight-cycling, low self-esteem, and disordered eating, to name a few. If you're tired of weight-focused methods that leave you feeling miserable, maybe it's time for a new, revolutionary approach to whole-body health that's rooted in self-compassion. This groundbreaking guide outlines the principles of Intuitive Eating--an effective, evidence-based, anti-diet approach to nutrition--to help you manage your blood sugar levels without restriction. You'll learn about the root causes of diabetes, how to listen to your body for natural cues of hunger and fullness, and how to develop a more nourishing (and sustainable) relationship with food. You'll also discover why dieting doesn't work, and finally break free from the cycle of shame, self-blame, and more weight gain. If you're ready to let go of the mainstream diet-culture idea that weight loss alone is essential to managing blood sugar, it's time to embrace the science and effectiveness of intuitive eating.
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.
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.
The Practical Dementia Caregiver Guide
Caring for a loved one with dementia is an all-consuming task that presents unique challenges, often at great personal cost. This comprehensive guide is crafted to empower caregivers to navigate these challenges effectively without sacrificing their own well-being. From the onset of symptoms to the relentless progression of the disease, family members face emotional and practical hurdles that can seem insurmountable. This book offers a beacon of knowledge and support through a blend of expert advice, personal insights, and actionable strategies.Key features of this guide include: The AAA Method: An easy-to-follow approach designed to deepen your understanding of dementia, enabling you to provide compassionate and effective care without reaching your personal limits.Inside the Patient's Mind: Gain a profound insight into what your loved one is experiencing, helping you connect and communicate more effectively as the disease progresses.Early Preparation: Strategies to accept and adapt to your situation swiftly, allowing more time for essential planning and adjustments.Caregiving Essentials: Understand the full spectrum of caregiving, from initial adjustments to managing complex behavioral changes and ensuring safety.Daily Management Tips: Practical advice on maintaining control over day-to-day caregiving tasks, enhancing your loved one's quality of life while safeguarding your own health.Preventing Caregiver Burnout: Learn how to balance the demands of caregiving with personal health, ensuring that you avoid burnout while providing the best possible care.This guide also shares uplifting stories of resilience and strength from caregivers who have navigated the dementia journey, offering hope and encouragement. Whether you are just beginning to notice symptoms or are deep in the throes of managing advanced stages of dementia, this book ensures you are not alone in your journey.By leveraging the insights and strategies within these pages, caregivers can foster a nurturing environment that benefits both the caregiver and the person receiving care. Equip yourself with the knowledge to handle the complexities of dementia caregiving with grace and effectiveness.
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.
Sonnie's Journey
Caregiving is not for everyone. It takes a very special person to be able to provide round-the-clock care for their spouse as they slip away into Alzheimer's. This is a love story. The story of a man and wife who loved each other through Alzheimer's. When faced with a diagnosis of Alzheimer's, Steve stepped into the role of full-time caregiver for his wife Sonnie. It was the hardest journey of their lives. Having walked that path, Steve wants to share his experiences hoping that it may help others who have found themselves on that same journey.
Cancer Doesn't Give A F*ck
After being diagnosed with Breast Cancer at the age of 41 following her first mammogram, the author wrote this collection of poetry and advice to cope with and comment on the experience of coming through cancer treatment. She shares these poems with the hope that those on their own cancer journey will feel less alone.
Healthy Blood Sugar Secrets Revealed
In "Healthy Blood Sugar Secrets Revealed," you'll discover the secrets to maintaining stable blood sugar levels for a healthier, more energetic life. This comprehensive guide demystifies the complex world of blood sugar management, offering practical advice and easy-to-follow strategies designed to keep your glucose levels in check. Here's a little of what you'll discover inside this book: - Understanding Blood Sugar Levels: What's Normal and What's Not - The Importance of Balanced Blood Sugar for Overall Health - How Diet Affects Blood Sugar Levels: Foods to Eat and Avoid - The Role of Exercise in Regulating Blood Sugar - The Impact of Stress on Blood Sugar and How to Manage It - Blood Sugar and Sleep: The Connection and Tips for Improvement - Natural Supplements and Herbs to Support Healthy Blood Sugar Levels - The Glycemic Index: What It Is and How to Use It - The Role of Fiber in Blood Sugar Management - Hydration and Blood Sugar: The Importance of Drinking Enough Water - The Effects of Alcohol on Blood Sugar Levels - Intermittent Fasting: Benefits and Risks for Blood Sugar Control - Understanding Insulin Resistance and Its Impact on Blood Sugar - The Connection Between Blood Sugar and Weight Management - Monitoring Blood Sugar: Tools and Techniques - The Role of Medication in Managing Blood Sugar Levels - Understanding Hypoglycemia and How to Prevent It - The Link Between Blood Sugar and Mental Health - Healthy Snacking: Options to Keep Blood Sugar Stable - The Importance of Regular Medical Check-ups for Blood Sugar Management - Blood Sugar and Hormonal Changes: What You Need to Know - Developing a Personalized Blood Sugar Management Plan - The Impact of Processed Foods on Blood Sugar Levels - Blood Sugar Levels and Cardiovascular Health - How to Read Food Labels for Blood Sugar Management - And More! Whether you're managing diabetes, prediabetes, or simply looking to improve your overall well-being, this book provides the tools you need to take control of your health. Empower yourself with knowledge about how diet, exercise, stress management, and lifestyle choices can positively impact your blood sugar, and start your journey to better health today.
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.
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.
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
The Practical Dementia Caregiver Guide
Caring for a loved one with dementia is an all-consuming task that presents unique challenges, often at great personal cost. This comprehensive guide is crafted to empower caregivers to navigate these challenges effectively without sacrificing their own well-being.From the onset of symptoms to the relentless progression of the disease, family members face emotional and practical hurdles that can seem insurmountable. This book offers a beacon of knowledge and support through a blend of expert advice, personal insights, and actionable strategies.Key features of this guide include: The AAA Method: An easy-to-follow approach designed to deepen your understanding of dementia, enabling you to provide compassionate and effective care without reaching your personal limits.Inside the Patient's Mind: Gain a profound insight into what your loved one is experiencing, helping you connect and communicate more effectively as the disease progresses.Early Preparation: Strategies to accept and adapt to your situation swiftly, allowing more time for essential planning and adjustments.Caregiving Essentials: Understand the full spectrum of caregiving, from initial adjustments to managing complex behavioral changes and ensuring safety.Daily Management Tips: Practical advice on maintaining control over day-to-day caregiving tasks, enhancing your loved one's quality of life while safeguarding your own health.Preventing Caregiver Burnout: Learn how to balance the demands of caregiving with personal health, ensuring that you avoid burnout while providing the best possible care.This guide also shares uplifting stories of resilience and strength from caregivers who have navigated the dementia journey, offering hope and encouragement. Whether you are just beginning to notice symptoms or are deep in the throes of managing advanced stages of dementia, this book ensures you are not alone in your journey.By leveraging the insights and strategies within these pages, caregivers can foster a nurturing environment that benefits both the caregiver and the person receiving care. Equip yourself with the knowledge to handle the complexities of dementia caregiving with grace and effectiveness.
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.
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.
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 Healing Power of Community
The Healing Power of Community offers a diverse cross section of interdisciplinary and depth-psychological perspectives in support of using mutual aid approaches in all levels of group and community practice as a remedy for individualism and social and political divisions, centering social justice.Written by three distinct voices who collaborated at the height of the AIDS crisis, the book begins with an autoethnographic study of Project Quest, an HIV/AIDS clinic established in 1989, before looking at how the lessons learnt from this clinic can be applied to our current global mental health climate. Filled with clinical and theoretical applications, chapters include content on what mutual aid communities are, rethinking professionalism and boundaries in a crisis, healing collective trauma, group psychotherapy, psychodrama, depth psychology, and how mental health professionals can support radical change of key structures in nonprofit clinics, public administration, private practice, and research. Arguing for their approach of radicalizing mental health and community-based practice today, the book examines how this can be achieved by moving beyond individual-level approaches, creating new frameworks to meet the mental health needs of our era in creative ways.This book is designed to engage clinical social workers and mental health care clinicians working in community-based mental health, as well as those involved in community psychology, collective trauma and grief, HIV/AIDS advocacy, policy making, and political advocacy.
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
Community Health Worker - The Comprehensive Guide
In the heart of every community lies the potential for extraordinary health transformation, spearheaded by the unsung heroes known as Community Health Workers (CHWs). "Community Health Worker - The Comprehensive Guide" is an essential tool for these pivotal figures, offering a deep dive into the strategies, skills, and knowledge required to navigate the complexities of healthcare at the grassroots level. With a focus on practical solutions and real-world applications, this book serves as a beacon for those committed to making a tangible difference in the lives of those they serve. It covers a wide spectrum of topics, from disease prevention and health promotion to mental health and emergency response, ensuring CHWs are well-equipped to face the challenges of today and tomorrow.Understanding the crucial role of CHWs in bridging the gap between communities and the healthcare system, this guide combines theory with actionable insights, empowering readers to implement effective health interventions. The narrative is enriched with personal anecdotes and hypothetical scenarios that bring the text to life, offering readers a window into the daily realities of community health work. Given the focus on accessibility and universal application, please note that this guide does not contain images or illustrations to avoid any potential copyright issues. Instead, it relies on vivid storytelling and practical examples to engage and educate its audience, making it a must-buy for anyone looking to excel in the field of community health.
Kama Sutra for Back Pain Sufferers
The goal of this book is to give information and general guidance by going through all possible ways that can be used in the attempt to dissolve the cloud of guilt people feel when they suffer from chronic low back pain and search in the same time for life quality improvement via the exploration of intimate pleasure. Absence of this pleasure leads to anxieties, stress and occasionally depression. Everybody who is a chronic low back pain sufferer can be benefited from this book. Back pain has an enormous effect on your wellbeing affecting the professional life but your social life is the most affected part. Most importantly peoples' intimacy suffers. Fear, stress and anxieties create tall walls and their shadow is falling on every individual who is integrated within the different relationships. Back pain can poison the way loved ones feel about one another and create distances and borders. Every day activities are presented as difficult tasks, and relationships frequently are broken due to lack of communication and loss of intimacy. This book will describe the different ways pleasure and intimacy could be achieved and in the same time will give information about causes of back pain, spine's function, ways and strategies to solve problems as well as exercises that can assist. More information about the mental awareness will be given to help the resolution of the issues you as back pain sufferer have and how you will rediscover and feel again the warm current of pleasure electrifying your existence. This book has only educational purpose and cannot substitute the medical consultation, examination and advice someone could receive by their family doctor.
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.
An Everyone Story
'It was a disaster from the word go, ' Barb Spriggs said when telling the story of her husband Bob's admission to the Oakden Older Persons' Mental Health Service in Adelaide. Barb had no idea that her story would launch a landmark inquiry, The Oakden Report, trigger a Royal Commission, and place her at the centre of a national scandal.Barb's story also changed Duncan McKellar's life, a psychiatrist in the review team delving into the circumstances surrounding Bob's death. Duncan went on to lead a transformation in culture and care.An Everyone Story explores what we might learn from Barb's story, from the stories of people who lived and worked at the Oakden Campus, and the reimagined services that followed it. It places these stories into context - of Duncan's life and learning, of our health and social care systems, and our communities. It asks why cultures of care and service go wrong and what we might do to achieve a kinder and more compassionate world. Ultimately, An Everyone Story considers what it means to be human.
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.
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
With great transparency, Terri Fornear recounts her struggle with God's goodness in the midst of her husband Joe's Stage IV cancer battle. Under the shadow of death, Joe had been given just "days to live." Terri opens up about her doubts about God and people and shares how the Lord sweetly carried her through it all. This is a great tool to empower caretakers encountering helplessness and insecurities in the midst of trials.
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.
I Should Be F'n Dead!
Ever received a medical diagnosis and wondered how on earth you were going to survive? Or that your life changed in an instant and there is no way of returning?I Should be F'N Dead! is a must-read book for those that have had their world turned upside and need a dose of inspiration.So many people receive devastating news every single day and do not know how to manage it or what to do next. Even after discovering the sad, heart wrenching, emotional, and painful health challenges Emmilia O'Sullivan faces, her spirit, enthusiasm, and zest for life are contagious (pun intended). This powerful, honest and no holds barred account of a life being lived facing challenge after challenge head on, will leave you feeling inspired, motivated, and grateful for life. It will give you the strength to overcome any situation presented to you. Some of the health challenges Emmilia has faced and overcome are a kidney transplant, nephrectomy, osteoporosis, spinal fusion, cardiac arrest, pulmonary embolism, kidney failure, sepsis, non-Hodgkin's lymphoma, pneumonia, and even a craniotomy! Even though Emmilia has endured more than anyone would in their entire lifetime, she has still lived a fulfilling life of thirty years, still with many more to come. "Being positive doesn't mean that everything is good - it's the ability to see the good in everything!"-Emmilia O'Sullivan
