Cancer
That dreaded word, "Cancer." Your, or someone close to you, medical diagnosis has confirmed it is indeed cancer. Now what?Understanding cancer treatment is essential for individuals who have been diagnosed with cancer and their caregivers. Cancer treatment can vary based on factors such as the type and stage of cancer, the individual's overall health, and treatment goals.Life during cancer treatment can be a significant adjustment, impacting various aspects of your daily routine, emotions, and overall well-being. This book will provide some insight on what you might expect your life to be like during cancer treatment.Treatment is on its way, now it is important to understand that the side effects vary from person to person, and not everyone experiences all of them. The healthcare team is there to help manage side effects and provide guidance tailored to the patient's specific situation. Open communication and a proactive approach to self-care can help one cope with chemotherapy side effects more effectively.Discovering that you are now in remission from cancer is often a moment of relief and celebration. Remission means that there is no evidence of active cancer in the body, although it's important to note that the term can have different interpretations based on the type of cancer and medical context. The reaction to the announcement of remission varies greatly from person to person, and the support they need will as well. Life after cancer is a significant transition that brings a mix of emotions, adjustments, and new perspectives. While it's a time of celebration and relief, it also comes with challenges and changes. Surviving cancer, the possibilities for what one can become are vast and varied. Your experience with cancer can shape your outlook on life, your goals, and your aspirations.Remember that the fight against cancer is unique, and there's no one-size-fits-all experience. While challenges may arise, many individuals find strength and resilience within themselves and their support networks to navigate through this phase of life. Once the fight is won, remember that life after cancer is a unique journey, and there is no perfect formula to the experience. Each experience is valid, and it's important to give the vector time and space to adjust. The champion has already demonstrated incredible strength by overcoming cancer. Cancer survivors can achieve anything. The power to achieve and pursue individual goals lies within you. Challenges like surviving cancer can indeed be transformative experiences that demonstrate an individual's strength, resilience, and determination. While life may present obstacles, the ability to overcome them is a testament to one's inner potential.
100 Is the New 30
What if you knew the secrets to Living Young for a Lifetime(TM)? A new possibility is emerging. Breakthroughs in cutting-edge longevity, regenerative, and performance science and technology are making it possible to experience vitality, resilience, and the joy of youthfulness for the duration of your lifetime. We have grown up in a culture that has normalized aging. For generations, we have dreaded and feared growing older and losing our abilities and independence but we saw no other option. Today we no longer have to give up our capabilities, freedom, autonomy, and relevance with each passing birthday. Jeffrey Gladden, MD, FACC, a leading longevity trailblazer, challenges everything we thought we knew about aging. In 100 is the New 30, this triple-board certified physician with over four decades of experience unlocks your body's potential with easy-to-digest applications. Inside, you will discover: How Changing Your Mindset on Aging and Longevity is essential to Living Young for a Lifetime: You don't have to settle for losing your impact and performance as part of the way you age. How the Pursuit of Resilience, Joy, and Purpose Replaces the Pursuit of Happiness: Resilience in all areas of life is the best place to create the scaffolding you need to create the life you didn't think was possible.Why Your Chronological Age Is Not Your Real Age: Your age doesn't equal your number of birthdays. You'll come to understand we are all a Mosaic of Biological Ages(TM), and you are only as young as your oldest age.Become an Age Hacker(TM) and experience greater vitality, resilience, and joy-starting today.
100 Is the New 30
What if you knew the secrets to Living Young for a Lifetime(TM)? A new possibility is emerging. Breakthroughs in cutting-edge longevity, regenerative, and performance science and technology are making it possible to experience vitality, resilience, and the joy of youthfulness for the duration of your lifetime. We have grown up in a culture that has normalized aging. For generations, we have dreaded and feared growing older and losing our abilities and independence but we saw no other option. Today we no longer have to give up our capabilities, freedom, autonomy, and relevance with each passing birthday. Jeffrey Gladden, MD, FACC, a leading longevity trailblazer, challenges everything we thought we knew about aging. In 100 is the New 30, this triple-board certified physician with over four decades of experience unlocks your body's potential with easy-to-digest applications. Inside, you will discover: How Changing Your Mindset on Aging and Longevity is essential to Living Young for a Lifetime: You don't have to settle for losing your impact and performance as part of the way you age. How the Pursuit of Resilience, Joy, and Purpose Replaces the Pursuit of Happiness: Resilience in all areas of life is the best place to create the scaffolding you need to create the life you didn't think was possible.Why Your Chronological Age Is Not Your Real Age: Your age doesn't equal your number of birthdays. You'll come to understand we are all a Mosaic of Biological Ages(TM), and you are only as young as your oldest age.Become an Age Hacker(TM) and experience greater vitality, resilience, and joy-starting today.
The Low-Carb Diabetes Cookbook
You can reverse pre-diabetes and type 2 diabetes when you change how you eatInternational diabetes expert David Cavan has teamed up with food writer and type 1 diabetic Emma Porter to create 100 low-carb, healthy-fat recipes to help reverse type 2 diabetes and prediabetes, and control type 1 diabetes as part of a healthy lifestyle. From simple breakfasts and tasty snacks to indulgent dinners and healthy desserts the authors will help you take control of your health and cook meals the whole family will enjoy. The recipes also help manage type 1 diabetes more effectively.Recipes include: Baked eggs in avocado with roasted fennel and tomatoes One-pan blueberry pancake Roasted aubergine and garlic salad with olive oil, basil and tomatoMexican-style fajitasNutty mushroom risotto with bacon Slow-roasted salt and pepper pulled pork Orange and almond cakeCherry, chocolate and coconut cream ice lollies
Can Adventure Prevent Dementia?
A meticulous doctor's all-consuming search for the cure to her father's Alzheimer's leads to a discovery she did not expect. Dementia need not be a disaster or a dread; instead it can be a doorway to creating a smarter brain, stronger body and more fulfilling life. Moment by moment, our brain is changing in response to everything we do, think, feel and experience. This is known as neuroplasticity. We are not passive victims of our genes, our past or our environment. We play an active role in how our brain develops throughout our life, and it's never too late - or too early - to boost our brain, avert Alzheimer's and defy dementia. Dr Helena is one of the world's leading experts on improving brain function and she draws on three decades of personal and professional experience to offer a new paradigm for enhancing our brain to enrich our life at every age. Filled with groundbreaking scientific insights and laugh-out-loud stories of Dad and daughter's adventure with dementia, Dr Helena reveals that education is more powerful than medication and we can all grow bolder rather than older. This autobiographical page-turner reads like a neuro-thriller and shows how we can age better than we ever imagined. Ageing is inevitable. Mental decline is not. What readers will learn: Why brain health needs to be top of mind for everyoneHow we can change our own brainHow to improve memory, focus and creativityWhat is the best diet and exercise for our brain?What is dementia? What is Alzheimer's?Why is Alzheimer's twice as common in women as in men?How to stay as sharp at age 90 as we were at 30How taking steps NOW will help avoid AlzheimersMuch much more
Mrs. Summerset
Author Carmen's books will show children at an early age that they can reach for the stars and conquer the universe by believing in themselves. She encourages kids to not let anything hold them back. You have been given life, use it to the best of your ability.A portion of the proceeds from my book goes towards programs to help find cures for cancer and other challenging situations.
Diabetes Meals for Good Health Cookbook
Leading the diabetes low-carb movement. This 4th edition of the cookbook companion to Karen Graham's bestselling Complete Diabetes Guide includes all the most up-to-date dietary information for those living with diabetes or prediabetes. Recent CDC reports indicate that over 37 million Americans have diabetes and another 96 million have prediabetes. Trending fad diets like keto and Atkins have been used to help people with diabetes manage their caloric intake and lose weight. However, these restrictive diets are challenging to maintain and may lead to future health concerns. This book presents clear instructions and an easy-to-follow meal plan for safely transitioning to a healthy, sustainable low carbohydrate diet. Karen Graham is a Registered Dietitian and Certified Diabetes Educator; Mansur Shomali, MD is an endocrinologist. Together, they show that with a little planning, a diabetes diet can be fulfilling, nutritious and delicious. Diabetes Meals for Good Health Cookbook, 4th edition, gives step-by-step instructions for putting this low-carb advice into action. This simple and straightforward meal planning guide includes balanced options for every meal of the day along with low-carb pairing advice and nutritional analysis. Managing diabetes is easier than you think! This fourth edition of Diabetes Meals for Good Health Cookbook replaces the third edition of Diabetes Meals for Good Health Cookbook (9780778806547).
The End of Food Allergy
A life-changing, research-based program that will end food allergies in children and adults forever. The problem of food allergy is exploding around us. But this book offers the first glimpse of hope with a powerful message: You can work with your family and your doctor to eliminate your food allergy forever. The trailblazing research of Dr. Kari Nadeau at Stanford University reveals that food allergy is not a life sentence, because the immune system can be retrained. Food allergies--from mild hives to life-threatening airway constriction--can be disrupted, slowed, and stopped. The key is a strategy called immunotherapy (IT)--the controlled, gradual reintroduction of an allergen into the body. With innovations that include state-of-the-art therapies targeting specific components of the immune system, Dr. Nadeau and her team have increased the speed and effectiveness of this treatment to a matter of months. New York Times bestselling author Sloan Barnett, the mother of two children with food allergies, provides a lay perspective that helps make Dr. Nadeau's research accessible for everyone. Together, they walk readers through every aspect of food allergy, including how to find the right treatment and how to manage the ongoing fear of allergens that haunts so many sufferers, to give us a clear, supportive plan to combat a major national and global health issue.
The Breast Cancer Survival Manual, Seventh Edition
One of the most comprehensive and bestselling books on breast cancer treatment and survival, completely revised and updated The seventh edition of The Breast Cancer Survival Manual provides essential updates on treatment and care, enhancing the basic information that has made this the most trusted guide for women diagnosed with breast cancer for the past two decades. This edition includes the most current advice on: - The genomic basis of breast cancer and recent changes in the genomic breast cancer types - The need for individual tailoring of a treatment plan, resulting in better outcomes and less toxic side effects - Less chemotherapy based on new genomic testing of the cancer - Changes in treatment sequencing, resulting in less surgery and systemic therapy - The development of blood tests to identify tumor DNA fragments, allowing for monitoring response to treatment and ongoing surveillance for recurrence - The continued importance of getting a comprehensive second opinion from breast cancer specialists, including a review of the diagnostic biopsies - Use of hormone replacement after breast cancer. Conscious of the rapidly evolving spectrum of treatment options, Dr. John Link, one of the world's leading breast cancer oncologists, outlines the latest findings and professional wisdom for patients in pursuit of the most effective treatment plan for them. The Breast Cancer Survival Manual continues to be a must-have for any woman seeking accurate and accessible information about managing breast cancer today. Includes black-and-white illustrations
Mental Health And Physical Health
""Mental Health and Physical Health: Why They Go Hand-in-Hand?"" by Sushmita Dutta is an insightful book that explores the intricate relationship between mental health and physical health. Drawing on scientific research, personal anecdotes, and practical advice, Dutta highlights the essential connection between these two aspects of well-being. The book delves into how mental health influences physical health and vice versa. It explores the impact of stress, anxiety, and other mental health conditions on the body, including immune system function, cardiovascular health, and overall vitality. Conversely, it also examines how physical health issues can affect mental well-being, such as chronic pain, disability, or lifestyle factors. Dutta emphasises the importance of adopting a holistic approach to health, recognising that nurturing both mental and physical well-being is crucial for overall wellness. The book offers strategies, tips, and resources to promote mental and physical health, including self-care practises, exercise routines, stress management techniques, and cultivating positive relationships.
A Better Normal for Body Confidence
Changed and impacted sexuality including changes in body image and body confidence from cancer treatments is one of the most common challenges people face, yet is one of the most under-addressed. Cancer treatments can impact all aspects of our lives, so why is no one talking about the more 'intimate' struggles we face? Why is sex and cancer such an ignored topic? If you've received a cancer diagnosis and are experiencing body shame, embarrassment, changes in your self confidence or body confidence, this book offers practical support and solutions to recover and increase your body image during and after treatments, including advice and education on dating during and after treatments. This bite-sized book in the 'A Better Normal' mini-book series is core information from the all-in-one sexuality and cancer guide 'A Better Normal; Your Guide to Rediscovering Intimacy After Cancer'. Small enough to read in one sitting, this book is a must-have for anyone impacted by cancer treatments who may need support, because we all deserve love and connection. Written by a sexuality occupational therapist, somatic sexologist and a sexuality educator, who also has fought cancer, this book is filled with practical information and ways you can reconnect with yourself and/or a partner, from someone who's literally been there. With down to Earth humour mixed in with a dash of neuroscience, Tess offers a positive path to your body confidence recovery, to recover what you thought was lost. If you're experiencing particular side-effects (drops in libido, vaginal dryness and pain, changes in erection, fatigue etc), or need sexual supports that are treatment specific (radiotherapy, chemotherapy or hormone therapy), take a look at the other mini-books in the 'A Better Normal' series. If you're after all of the sexuality and cancer information you need in one place, see 'A Better Normal; Your Guide to Discovering Your Intimacy After Cancer'. The larger all-in-one sexuality resource that has all of the mini-book series content (and more).
A Beter Normal for Pain
Changed and impacted sexuality from cancer treatments is one of the most common challenges people face, yet is one of the most under-addressed. Cancer treatments and the pain they can cause, impacts all aspects of our lives, so why is no one talking about the more 'intimate' struggles we face? Why is sex and cancer such an ignored topic? If you've received a cancer diagnosis and are struggling with pain (body pain, joint pain, bone pain, chronic pain etc), this book offers practical support and solutions to recover and increase your sex, sexuality and intimacy during and after cancer treatments. Addressing topics such as; when and how is intimacy and sex possible, managing pain day to day, positioning, recovering changes in sensation, loss of spontaneity and more.This bite-sized book in the 'A Better Normal' mini-book series is core information from the sexuality and cancer guide 'A Better Normal; Your Guide to Rediscovering Intimacy After Cancer'. Small enough to read in one sitting, this book is a must-have for anyone impacted by cancer treatments who may need support, because we all deserve love and connection. Written by a sexuality occupational therapist, somatic sexologist and a sexuality educator, who also has had cancer, this book is filled with practical information and ways you can reconnect with yourself and/or a partner, from someone who's literally been there. With down to Earth humour mixed in with a dash of neuroscience, Tess offers a positive path to your body confidence recovery, to recover what you thought was lost.If you're experiencing other side-effects (drops in libido, vaginal dryness and pain, changes in erection, changes in your body confidence, fatigue etc), or need sexual supports that are treatment specific (radiotherapy, chemotherapy or hormone therapy), take a look at the other mini-books in the 'A Better Normal' series. If you're after all of the sexuality and cancer information you need in one place, see 'A Better Normal; Your Guide to Discovering Your Intimacy After Cancer'. The larger all-in-one sexuality resource that has all of the mini-book series content (and more).
A Better Normal for Radiotherapy
Changed and impacted sexuality from cancer treatments and radiation therapy is one of the most common challenges people face, yet is one of the most under-addressed. Radiotherapy and the side effects they can cause, impacts all aspects of our lives, so why is no one talking about the more 'intimate' struggles we face? Why is sex and cancer such an ignored topic? If you've received a cancer diagnosis and are undergoing / recovering from radiation treatment, this book offers practical support and solutions to recover and increase your sex, sexuality and intimacy during and after cancer treatments. Addressing topics such as; when and how is intimacy and sex possible, managing and recovering from internal radiation, everything you need to know about lubricants, positioning, recovering sensitivity and more.This bite-sized book in the 'A Better Normal' mini-book series is core information from the sexuality and cancer guide 'A Better Normal; Your Guide to Rediscovering Intimacy After Cancer'. Small enough to read in one sitting, this book is a must-have for anyone impacted by cancer treatments who may need support, because we all deserve love and connection. Written by a sexuality occupational therapist, somatic sexologist and a sexuality educator, who also has had cancer, this book is filled with practical information and ways you can reconnect with yourself and/or a partner, from someone who's literally been there. With down to Earth humour mixed in with a dash of neuroscience, Tess offers a positive path to your body confidence recovery, to recover what you thought was lost.If you're experiencing other side-effects (drops in libido, vaginal dryness and pain, changes in erection, changes in your body confidence, fatigue etc), or need sexual supports that are treatment specific (chemotherapy or hormone therapy), take a look at the other mini-books in the 'A Better Normal' series. If you're after all of the sexuality and cancer information you need in one place, see 'A Better Normal; Your Guide to Discovering Your Intimacy After Cancer'. The larger all-in-one sexuality resource that has all of the mini-book series content (and more).
A Better Normal for Libido
Changes in libido and sexuality from cancer treatments is one of the most common challenges people face, yet is one of the most under-addressed. Cancer treatments can impact all aspects of our lives, so why is no one talking about the more 'intimate' struggles we face? Why is sex and cancer such an ignored topic? If you've received a cancer diagnosis and are noticing drops in your libido / sex drive, this book offers practical support and solutions to recover and increase your libido / desire, sex, sexuality and intimacy during and after cancer treatments. Addressing topics such as; when and how intimacy and sex are possible, why libido drops, how to recover libido, changes in and recovering orgasm, changes in and recovering sensation and more.This bite-sized book in the 'A Better Normal' mini-book series is core information from the sexuality and cancer guide 'A Better Normal; Your Guide to Rediscovering Intimacy After Cancer'. Small enough to read in one sitting, this book is a must-have for anyone impacted by cancer treatments who may need support, because we all deserve love and connection. Written by a sexuality occupational therapist, somatic sexologist and a sexuality educator, who also has had cancer, this book is filled with practical information and ways you can reconnect with yourself and/or a partner, from someone who's literally been there. With down to Earth humour mixed in with a dash of neuroscience, Tess offers a positive path to your body confidence recovery, to recover what you thought was lost.If you're experiencing particular side-effects (drops vaginal dryness and pain, changes in erection, joint/body pain, fatigue etc), or need sexual supports that are treatment specific (radiotherapy, chemotherapy or hormone therapy), take a look at the other mini-books in the 'A Better Normal' series. If you're after all of the sexuality and cancer information you need in one place, see 'A Better Normal; Your Guide to Discovering Your Intimacy After Cancer'. The larger all-in-one sexuality resource that has all of the mini-book series content (and more).
Roald Dahl Magical Gift Set
Changed and impacted sexuality from cancer treatments is one of the most common challenges people face, yet is one of the most under-addressed. Cancer treatments and the erectile dysfunction they can cause, impacts all aspects of our lives, so why is no one talking about the more 'intimate' struggles we face? Why is sex and cancer such an ignored topic? If you've received a cancer diagnosis and are struggling with changes in erection, this book offers practical support and solutions to recover and increase your sex, sexuality and intimacy during and after cancer treatments. Addressing topics such as; when and how is intimacy and sex possible, managing and recovering erectile dysfunction, recovering penis sensitivity, orgasms and more.This bite-sized book in the 'A Better Normal' mini-book series is core information from the sexuality and cancer guide 'A Better Normal; Your Guide to Rediscovering Intimacy After Cancer'. Small enough to read in one sitting, this book is a must-have for anyone impacted by cancer treatments who may need support, because we all deserve love and connection. Written by a sexuality occupational therapist, somatic sexologist and a sexuality educator, who also has had cancer, this book is filled with practical information and ways you can reconnect with yourself and/or a partner, from someone who's literally been there. With down to Earth humour mixed in with a dash of neuroscience, Tess offers a positive path to your body confidence recovery, to recover what you thought was lost.If you're experiencing other side-effects (drops in libido, vaginal dryness and pain, changes in your body confidence, fatigue etc), or need sexual supports that are treatment specific (radiotherapy, chemotherapy or hormone therapy), take a look at the other mini-books in the 'A Better Normal' series. If you're after all of the sexuality and cancer information you need in one place, see 'A Better Normal; Your Guide to Discovering Your Intimacy After Cancer'. The larger all-in-one sexuality resource that has all of the mini-book series content (and more).
A Better Normal for Fatigue
If you've received a cancer diagnosis and are struggling with fatigue (during or after treatments), this book offers practical support and solutions to recover and increase your sex, sexuality and intimacy during and after cancer treatments, even with impacted energy. Addressing topics such as; when and how is intimacy and sex possible, managing fatigue, low energy levels, loss of spontaneity and more. This bite-sized book in the 'A Better Normal' mini-book series is core information from the sexuality and cancer guide 'A Better Normal; Your Guide to Rediscovering Intimacy After Cancer'. Small enough to read in one sitting, this book is a must-have for anyone impacted by cancer treatments who may need support, because we all deserve love and connection. Written by a sexuality occupational therapist, somatic sexologist and a sexuality educator, who also has had cancer, this book is filled with practical information and ways you can reconnect with yourself and/or a partner, from someone who's literally been there. With down to Earth humour mixed in with a dash of neuroscience, Tess offers a positive path to your body confidence recovery, to recover what you thought was lost.If you're experiencing other side-effects (drops in libido, vaginal dryness and pain, changes in erection, changes in your body confidence etc), or need sexual supports that are treatment specific (radiotherapy, chemotherapy or hormone therapy), take a look at the other mini-books in the 'A Better Normal' series. If you're after all of the sexuality and cancer information you need in one place, see 'A Better Normal; Your Guide to Discovering Your Intimacy After Cancer'. The larger all-in-one sexuality resource that has all of the mini-book series content (and more).
Alzheimer's Disease: What If There Was a Cure (3rd Edition)
In Alzheimer's Disease: What If There Was a Cure?, Dr. Newport shares the story of how her husband fell into the abyss that is Alzheimer's disease and was able to climb back out to enjoy a nearly four-year reprieve from the disease, thanks to a dietary intervention with coconut oil and MCT (medium-chain triglyceride) oil.
English Skills With Readings
Changed and impacted sexuality from hormone therapy for cancer is one of the most common challenges people face, yet is one of the most under-addressed. Cancer treatments can impact all aspects of our lives, so why is no one talking about the more 'intimate' struggles we face? Why is sex and cancer such an ignored topic? If you've received a cancer diagnosis and are undergoing endocrine treatments / hormone therapy, this book offers practical support and solutions to recover and increase your sex, sexuality and intimacy during and after hormone treatment. Addressing topics such as; when and how intimacy and sex possible, when it's sore or painful, how to manage painful penetration, everything you need to know about lubricants and internal moisturisers, fatigue, changes in orgasm, libido, sensation and more.This bite-sized book in the 'A Better Normal' mini-book series is core information from the sexuality and cancer guide 'A Better Normal; Your Guide to Rediscovering Intimacy After Cancer'. Small enough to read in one sitting, this book is a must-have for anyone impacted by cancer treatments who may need support, because we all deserve love and connection. Written by a sexuality occupational therapist, somatic sexologist and a sexuality educator, who also has had cancer, this book is filled with practical information and ways you can reconnect with yourself and/or a partner, from someone who's literally been there. With down to Earth humour mixed in with a dash of neuroscience, Tess offers a positive path to your body confidence recovery, to recover what you thought was lost.If you're experiencing specific side-effects (drops in libido, vaginal dryness and pain, drops in body confidence, changes in erection, fatigue etc), or need sexual supports that are treatment specific (radiotherapy or chemotherapy), take a look at the other mini-books in the 'A Better Normal' series. If you're after all of the sexuality and cancer information you need in one place, see 'A Better Normal; Your Guide to Discovering Your Intimacy After Cancer'. The larger all-in-one sexuality resource that has all of the mini-book series content (and more).
The Natural Cure of Consumption, Constipation, Bright’s Disease, Neuralgia, Rheumatism
"The inexpert, -they who can not claim sufficient acquaintance with a given subject to enable them to think freely ("free thinking" being altogether another matter), -find it sufficiently difficult to obtain an author's meaning, when they are really desirous of so doing, and devote some time and patience to the work in hand; it is impossible, often, to arrive at just conclusions otherwise. The liability to error is increased many fold when the subject is not merely not popular, but is, in fact, un-popular. It is a prevalent custom to "skim over" a volume, and then praise or condemn it, according to the reader's preconceived notion."
A Better Normal for Vaginal Dryness & Pain
Changed and impacted sexuality from cancer treatments is one of the most common challenges people face, yet is one of the most under-addressed. Cancer treatments and the side effects they can cause such as painful penetration, dryness, atrophy and vulvovaginal pain, impacts all aspects of our lives, so why is no one talking about the more 'intimate' struggles we face? Why is sex and cancer such an ignored topic? If you've received a cancer diagnosis and are suffering vaginal or vulva dryness and pain, this book offers practical support and solutions to recover and increase your sex, sexuality and intimacy during and after cancer treatments. Addressing topics such as; when and how is intimacy and sex possible, managing and recovering from dryness, how to heal vaginal atrophy, healing pain, managing painful sex and painful penetration, everything you need to know about lubricants and internal moisturisers, positioning, recovering sensitivity, recovering orgasm and more.This bite-sized book in the 'A Better Normal' mini-book series is core information from the sexuality and cancer guide 'A Better Normal; Your Guide to Rediscovering Intimacy After Cancer'. Small enough to read in one sitting, this book is a must-have for anyone impacted by cancer treatments who may need support, because we all deserve love and connection. Written by a sexuality occupational therapist, somatic sexologist and a sexuality educator, who also has had cancer, this book is filled with practical information and ways you can reconnect with yourself and/or a partner, from someone who's literally been there. With down to Earth humour mixed in with a dash of neuroscience, Tess offers a positive path to your body confidence recovery, to recover what you thought was lost.If you're experiencing other side-effects (drops in libido, changes in erection, changes in your body confidence, fatigue etc), or need sexual supports that are treatment specific (radiotherapy, chemotherapy, hormone therapy), take a look at the other mini-books in the 'A Better Normal' series. If you're after all of the sexuality and cancer information you need in one place, see 'A Better Normal; Your Guide to Discovering Your Intimacy After Cancer'. The larger all-in-one sexuality resource that has all of the mini-book series content (and more).
The (Not So) Little Book of Cancer Caregiving
There are over fifty million caregivers in the United States, as of 2020. That's one in five people providing UNPAID care to family, friends and loved ones. There is no discrimination in this statistic, it covers all races, creeds, backgrounds, religions, sexual orientations, social classes, rich, poor and on and on. Only recently has it come to light that the stress and mental wear-and-tear on caregivers is not much different than the patients for whom they care.Part cancer caregiving memoir, part self-help guide, part active workbook for caregivers in the thick of it all, Jim Cooper shares his experiences, discoveries, joys, frustrations and techniques that helped him maintain his sanity, set against the backdrop of his wife's journey through brain cancer.
How to Manage Diabetes; A Holistic Approach
Living with diabetes can be challenging and requires constant attention. When you have diabetes, you cannot take a day off from managing your diet and medication. It's a 24/7 job. Sounds difficult? It can sometimes be overwhelming. Living with diabetes is more than just taking medication or following a strict diet; it's about your overall way of living. This book introduces a holistic approach to managing diabetes by combining a low-carb diet with low-intensity workouts and mindful living. Don't just try the diet or the workouts alone. Mindful practices like meditation are also not sufficient by themselves. It's the combination of all three that makes the difference. Read more about this life-changing approach in this book.
Dementia Caregiver's Respite 2-In-1 Value Bundle
DEMENTIA CAREGIVER'S RESPITE 2-IN-1 VALUE bundle is a collection of two books for dementia caregivers by Janet G. Cruz.Dementia is a debilitating condition that affects millions of people worldwide. As the population ages, the number of people living with dementia and Alzheimer's disease is expected to increase, placing a significant burden on caregivers. Dementia caregiving is challenging and requires patience, compassion, and dedication and it can be a challenging and emotionally draining task.The Dementia Caregiver's Respite is a set of dementia caregiver guides designed to provide caregivers with the information and resources they need to provide the best possible care for their loved ones. These guides cover a range of topics, including how to manage challenging behaviors, how to communicate effectively with someone living with dementia, and how to create a safe and comfortable environment. They can be an invaluable resource for caregivers who are new to caring for a loved one with dementia or who are looking for additional support and guidance.Caregiver burnout is a common concern among dementia caregivers, as the demands of caregiving can be overwhelming. The book discusses conscious caregiver techniques, a holistic approach to dementia caregiving. These techniques focus on mindfulness, self-care, and stress reduction techniques, and can help caregivers to better manage the emotional and physical demands of caregiving. By taking a more mindful approach to caregiving, caregivers can improve their own well-being while providing better care for their loved ones.As dementia progresses, it can be challenging for caregivers to provide the necessary care and support for their loved ones. If you're looking for practical advice on how to care for yourself as a dementia caregiver and your loved one with dementia, then Dementia Caregiver's Respite is a great resource to have.This 2-in-1 book bundle will provide you with: Tools and information you need to survive and thrive as a caregiver.Provides practical advice for dementia caregivers.How to identify the signs of burnout and how to prevent caregiver burnout.Practical step-by-step approach to managing yourself and taking care of your own mindset, resilience, and health in the process.You will learn how to balance your own needs and how to manage the challenging behaviors of the dementia patient while dealing with the overall decline in health.Includes actionable advice to learn to plan ahead and help the dementia love to prepare the necessary legal documents to prevent financial pressure.Find out how caregiving can be a rewarding experience!These caregivers' guides to dementia are helpful resources for dementia caregivers who are looking for practical advice on how to care for their loved ones with dementia while also taking care of themselves. The books are written in an easy-to-understand language, making them accessible to a wide range of readers. They cover a range of topics, including how to communicate with your loved one and how to manage difficult behaviors.Janet G Cruz is a creative writer who combines her studies in Sociology and Psychology to help others. Drawing from her personal experience as a caregiver to multiple family members, including her husband, who passed away from cancer, she provides valuable insights on burnout and self-care, and practical advice to dementia caregivers in need of emotional and physiological support.
An Ibero-American Perspective on Narratives of Pandemics
An Ibero-American Perspective on Narratives of Pandemics is a critique of the realities of the pandemic in the Ibero-American world and its intertwined relationship with the environment. Through a critical gaze into the history of the region as it has evolved through periods of socio-environmental and cultural conflicts, the book chronicles multiple experiences of how people managed to negotiate multiple crises on a daily basis by often clinging to their age old cultural and healing practices, as well as the humanistic representation of such experiences in various fictional and nonfictional writings. The contributors expose the biopolitics around COVID-19 and its effects particularly on marginalised populations and the environment in an effort to consider the complexity of the pandemic in its multiple dimensions. They evaluate it through climatic, socioeconomic, political, scientific, and cultural lenses that they argue shaped the realities of the pandemic. They also take a close look at the use and effects of language in virtual spaces, implying it has the ability to construct/mis-construct reality in this postmodern world, arguing there is a need for a new environmental ethic post-pandemic.
Susan's Song
Some people think you never get discouraged, but the fact is, when you do, you know where to run. Your prayers are open and honest because you realize that God already knows your heart. He's just waiting to hear you spill it. And when you do, what starts out as heavy ends up becoming a song of praise. You may struggle ... and often you do ... but each time, you grow in your understanding of God's faithfulness. You are just a song waiting to happen. When you get to the end of all the light you know and it's time to step into the darkness of the unknown, faith is knowing that one of two things shall happen: Either you will be given something solid to stand on, or you will be taught how to fly. Struggles are a normal part of life. Some are harder than others, but with the right perspective, you will grow in your understanding of God's faithfulness. You are just another song waiting to happen.
The Diabetes Code Journal
FROM NEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLING AUTHOR DR. JASON FUNG: A 12-Week Journal for Reversing Type 2 Diabetes and Taking Charge of Your Health. Known as "the doctor who invented intermittent fasting," Dr. Jason Fung has helped thousands of people lose weight and prevent and reverse type 2 diabetes with his clinical research and internationally bestselling books The Obesity Code and The Diabetes Code. Readers around the world have followed Fung's method and improved their overall health and wellbeing. Now, you can track your progress and health in one handy place. In this user-friendly journal, you'll find: Space to record your daily food intakeTools for monitoring glucose spikes and dipsWeekly challengesMindfulness prompts for developing a positive relationship with foodRecipes from The Diabetes Code CookbookShopping listsWith Dr. Fung's empathetic approach and science-backed information and tips, The Diabetes Code Journal offers a daily practice that anyone can follow. Get ready to kickstart your journey to better health today.
When Your Miracle Doesn't Come
Can we really prepare ourselves for grief and loss? How do you respond when your faith is tested? At some point in our lives, we will all face losing a loved one but rarely do we understand the depth of grief we will encounter. In When Your Miracle Doesn't Come, Jacki Corta invites you into the turbulent journey she and her husband embarked upon when he was diagnosed with glioblastoma brain cancer. Leaning into her unwavering trust in God, Jacki writes with an intensity that offers a view of her authentic self struggling to make sense of the situation. Dive into her story and be inspired, feel empowered, and walk away with a new perspective on what miracles really are. You do not have to encounter the loss of a loved one from cancer to experience the heartache of struggle and grief and connect to Jacki's words. Her uplifting message of resilience and faith will help you believe anything is possible even if it doesn't happen in the way you wanted or expected. By holding onto hope and relying on your faith, you will make it through!
Endometriosis
Endometriosis The Name of the Pain and How to Repress It," is a book about the perplexing and debilitating disease called endometriosis, which is often misunderstood and misdiagnosed. The book is intended for women who have endometriosis, as well as their families, friends, relatives, associates and health professionals, to help them understand what is known about this disturbing disease. Additionally, the book aims to dispel some of the myths surrounding endometriosis and to help these women realize they are not alone. Finally, the book offers them hope by encouraging them to embrace knowledge and quality information in order to achieve peace, better health and joy.
CDCES Exam Prep
Introducing our CDCES Exam Prep: 2 Full-Length Practice Tests and Study Guide for the Certified Diabetes Care and Education Specialist Credential! Ascencia Test Prep's CDCES Exam Prep includes everything you need to pass the CDCES exam the first time.Quick review of the concepts covered on the CDCES exam2 full practice tests with detailed answer explanationsTips and tricks from experienced Diabetes Care adn Education SpecialistsAccess to online flash cards, cheat sheets, and moreAscencia Test Prep's CDCES Exam Prep is aligned with the official CDCES exam framework. Topics covered include: The Endocrine SystemComplications of DiabetesBlood Glucose ManagementLifestyle InterventionsPsychosocial IssuesSpecial PopulationsEducation Professional Issues CBDCE was not involved in the creation or production of this product, is not in any way affiliated with Ascencia Test Prep, and does not sponsor or endorse this product. About Ascencia Test PrepAt Ascencia Test Prep, we understand that healthcare professionals need high-quality educational resources. That's why our test prep materials are developed by credentialed experts with years of experience who are excited to share their knowledge with you. Whether you're just starting your career or ready to climb higher, we're here to help you feel ready on test day
Cats and Dogs, A No Text Picture Book
Cats and Dogs, A No Text Picture BookPeople with dementia often experience a decline in their cognitive abilities, which can make it difficult for them to enjoy the things they used to love. One way to help people with dementia stay engaged and connected is to provide them with no text picture books.What is a no text picture book?A no text picture book is a book that does not contain any words. This makes them ideal for people with dementia, who may have difficulty reading or understanding text. No text picture books can be enjoyed by people of all ages, and they can be used to stimulate memories, emotions, and creativity.Why are no text picture books beneficial for people with dementia?There are many benefits to using no text picture books with people with dementia. Some of the benefits include: Stimulating memories and emotions: No text picture books can help to stimulate memories and emotions in people with dementia. The photographs in the books can trigger memories of happy times and places.Providing a calming and relaxing experience: No text picture books can provide a calming and relaxing experience for people with dementia. The beautiful photographs can help to reduce stress and anxiety.Reducing feelings of isolation and loneliness: No text picture books can help to reduce feelings of isolation and loneliness in people with dementia. The books can provide a sense of connection to the world around them.Promoting communication and interaction: No text picture books can promote communication and interaction between people with dementia and their caregivers or family members. The books can be used to start conversations and to build relationships.Providing a sense of purpose and accomplishment: No text picture books can provide a sense of purpose and accomplishment for people with dementia. The books can be used to create art, to write stories, or to simply enjoy the beauty of the world around them.How to use no text picture books with people with dementiaThere are many ways to use no text picture books with people with dementia. Some ideas include: Read the book aloud to the person with dementia. This can help to stimulate their memory and imagination.Point to the pictures in the book and ask the person with dementia to describe what they see. This can help to start a conversation and to build relationships.Let the person with dementia hold the book and look at the pictures on their own. This can help them to feel calm and relaxed.Use the book to create art. The person with dementia can use the pictures in the book as inspiration for painting, drawing, or creating other works of art.Use the book to write stories. The person with dementia can use the pictures in the book as inspiration for writing stories, poems, or other creative writing.No text picture books can be a valuable tool for people with dementia. They can help to stimulate memories, emotions, and creativity. They can also help to reduce feelings of isolation and loneliness. If you are caring for a loved one with dementia, I encourage you to consider using no text picture books.
The Cancer Code
Author of the international bestsellers The Diabetes Code and The Obesity Code Dr. Jason Fung returns with an eye-opening biography of cancer in which he offers a radical new paradigm for understanding cancer--and issues a call to action for reducing risk moving forward. Our understanding of cancer is slowly undergoing a revolution, allowing for the development of more effective treatments. For the first time ever, the death rate from cancer is showing a steady decline . . . but the "War on Cancer" has hardly been won.In The Cancer Code, Dr. Jason Fung offers a revolutionary new understanding of this invasive, often fatal disease--what it is, how it manifests, and why it is so challenging to treat. In this rousing narrative, Dr. Fung identifies the medical community's many missteps in cancer research--in particular, its focus on genetics, or what he terms the "seed" of cancer, at the expense of examining the "soil," or the conditions under which cancer flourishes. Dr. Fung--whose groundbreaking work in the treatment of obesity and diabetes has won him international acclaim--suggests that the primary disease pathway of cancer is caused by the dysregulation of insulin. In fact, obesity and type 2 diabetes significantly increase an individual's risk of cancer.In this accessible read, Dr. Fung provides a new paradigm for dealing with cancer, with recommendations for what we can do to create a hostile soil for this dangerous seed. One such strategy is intermittent fasting, which reduces blood glucose, lowering insulin levels. Another, eliminating intake of insulin-stimulating foods, such as sugar and refined carbohydrates. For hundreds of years, cancer has been portrayed as a foreign invader we've been powerless to stop. By reshaping our view of cancer as an internal uprising of our own healthy cells, we can begin to take back control. The seed of cancer may exist in all of us, but the power to change the soil is in our hands.
The Covid Con
The Covid "vaccine," hyped ad nauseum as necessary, safe and effective, bears no semblance to the truth. This deceitful message about the mRNA, spike protein laden, genetically-modifying experiment has led masses of unsuspecting people like lambs to slaughter. After the roll out of the shot, an epidemic of sudden deaths began. OneAmerica insurance company has announced that individuals aged 18 to 64 died at a stunning 40 percent higher rate than usual. The Covid Con details a disturbing web of deceit, revealing the truth about the shot, the PCR tests, sicknesses and deaths from the injection and also the global totalitarian agenda that is driving this massive hoax. The Covid Con explains in chilling detail how Covid was a ruse of epic proportions used to hoodwink humanity and commit the greatest crime in human history. The Covid Con cites findings and opinions of experienced, qualified and credentialed doctors, scientists and government and industry whistleblowers who were all censored through big tech/big government collusion. The betrayal of the media, public officials, the NIH, the FDA, the CDC, the WHO and other trusted institutions tends to shift the ground beneath our feet. But we must stand strong in the truth or our freedoms will be lost forever.
The Sweetest of All Inventions
'The Sweetest of All Inventions is a book on the inspiration behind Stan Clark's groundbreaking invention that revolutionised the management of diabetes.Stan Clark's Invention: A Memoir of Brittle Type 1 Diabetes.This heartwarming memoir follows the story of Lisa and her family facing a life-changing diagnosis. Through her father's love, dedication, and ingenuity, she is able to effectively manage her diabetes with an innovative invention that changes their lives forever. With wit and insight, Lisa shares the challenges, triumphs, and emotional journey from facing a chronic illness with grace. Deeply personal yet universally relatable, this inspiring tale will touch your heart and remind you of the power of family in times of adversity. Get ready to be inspired by Stan Clark's Invention - A Memoir of Brittle Type 1 Diabetes today!Discover the amazing story behind the invention of a life-saving device in Lisa Clark's memoir, "A Father's Legacy". Follow her journey from childhood to adulthood as she and her father create an innovative diabetes management system that revolutionizes the way diabetics monitor their health. This witty narrative paints a vivid picture of the struggles they faced along with the resilience and determination that brought them through. For those with diabetes or anyone looking for inspiration, this book is sure to leave you moved and inspired by Stan Clark's legacy. Introducing a #FathersLegacy, the captivating memoir by Lisa Clark, chronicling the extraordinary tale of her family's battle with brittle Type 1 diabetes. Witness the power of love, innovation, and the indomitable spirit as Lisa's father, Stan Clark devises a groundbreaking invention that transforms their lives forever. Join their remarkable journey filled with challenges, triumphs, and a profound emotional transformation in the face of chronic illness. Prepare to be moved and inspired by this heartwarming story that underscores the importance of family in times of adversity. Experience the legacy of Stan Clark's invention today! #GlucoseGuru #InventorsJourney #HealthTechHeroes #LivingWithDiabetes #InspiringInventors
Steer Into The Skid
In the US, thousands of people are diagnosed with the bombshell news of cancer every day. Initial thoughts of 'Why' quickly move on to 'How can I deal with this?' and 'What should I do next?' Sadly, there is often little or no help on how to move forward psychologically.Steer Into The Skid is based on the cancer journey of author and business coach Ted Garratt, who experienced a two-and-a-half-year fight against melanoma. Following his professional experiences, Ted wanted to face his health challenges head-on, and knew that certain techniques would give him the best means - through a strong and effective mindset - to do so. He knew that retreating into his shell was not the most effective way forward.Steer Into The Skid provides a practical approach to dealing with the mental side of having cancer. It offers a tried-and-tested 8-stage approach, based on Ted's journey, and is built around mindfulness, meditation, tools from psychology, coaching, counselling, and more. In this book, you will discover a menu of options that you can use - depending on personal needs and preferences - designed to help you respond purposefully to the health journey you find yourself on. Importantly, the book also includes interviews with people who have gone through cancer and other health issues, and shares their approaches to dealing with these momentous periods in life.When fate throws your life into a skid, becoming a hands-off passenger will do you no favors. Take action, steer into it, and continue your journey!Manage the mental side of a cancer diagnosis and treatment path through effective, easy-to-use techniques.Based on the real-life experiences of the author and his own two-and-a-half-year cancer journey.Designed to empower people to navigate their cancer journeys with a life-affirming attitude and response.Offers an 8-step program using proven techniques from mindfulness, meditation, psychology, coaching, and counselling, that can be used on a day-to-day basis.Includes interviews with people who have either had cancer or another serious illness, and draws on their experiences.A downloadable workbook accompanies the book.Note: This book is the US Edition of the book first published in the UK.
Regenerative Purpose
The existential question of our time is no longer why we exist -- but rather if we will continue to exist. As we witness the dissolution of familiar structures and systems, humans are awakening to consider how our participation in the planetary ecosystem impacts the survival of our species.Many of us are seeking purpose in an increasingly chaotic and fast-moving world. But the objectification of purpose as something to seek has become outdated, and ultimately, unsatisfying. The changes and challenges emerging today require us to show up differently for purpose.Wendy May offers a frame-breaking perspective on purpose work as being dynamic, interdependent, and regenerative. This new paradigm of purpose invites us into co-creative conversation with the world we live in, so that we can experience purpose as a force of nature.Regenerative Purpose presents a compelling new model for understanding how purpose flows, or doesn't flow. It shows a path to cultivate qualities that help us activate and access purpose flow. Purpose can then come alive in the dance of individual expression and collective evolution.
The Mindful Diabetic
Are you "seeking better ways" to manage type 2 diabetes, but finding it physically and emotionally challenging? Are you overwhelmed by a recent diabetes diagnosis? Do you want to understand diabetes better for someone you know who is living with it? In this comprehensive and action-oriented book, Nikki Buamah presents transformative mindfulness practices for diabetic control. In The Mindful Diabetic, you will explore: The benefits of adopting a growth mindset.Easy-to-follow mindfulness exercises and practices.Strategies for reducing stress and improving sleep.Tips for healthy eating and incorporating exercise.Inspiring mindfulness success stories in overcoming diabetes.The Mindful Diabetic provides a practical and evidence-based approach to managing your diabetes and enhancing your quality of life.Don't wait. Embrace the power of mindfulness and start living your best life with Type 2 diabetes today.
I Was So Bipolar
Coming out of the closet in 2023 we will take a look back at 2007. Plunging into the world of knowing what it is like to have Bipolar Disorder and trying to deal with society. Do you have friends or family that suffer from depression? If so, do you wonder why they are the way they are? If you're looking for quick facts, what symptoms to look for, and explanations for the expressive behaviors of your loved one, you may have found a stimulating book that provides examples and thoughts concerning what it's like to be bipolar...
IBS and digestive disorders from a totally new perspective
Sometimes, things can get out of balance and suddenly our digestion is not working properly anymore. Symptoms like flatulence, diarrhea, abdominal pain or constipation can arise. Especially in recent years, the number of people with digestive disorders and irritable bowel syndrome (IBS) has increased enormously and most of these people want to know: Is there anything you can do about it? In this book, Dirk Schweigler takes a closer look behind the scenes of digestive disorders and goes deeper into the world of the root causes. Distinguishing between a symptom and the underlying cause is extremely important, but once you found the cause of your digestive problems, you have a great chance of recovering.
A Hard Silence
"A profound and riveting journey through shame and grief, A Hard Silence is, quite simply, unforgettable." Monica Wood, author of When We Were the KennedysIn the mid 1980s, Canada's worst public health disaster was unfolding. Catastrophic mismanagement of the country's blood supply allowed contaminated blood to be knowingly distributed nationwide, infecting close to two thousand Canadians with HIV. Among them was Melanie Brooks's surgeon father who, after receiving a blood transfusion during open-heart surgery in 1985, learned he was HIV positive.At a time when HIV/AIDS was widely misunderstood and public perception was shaped by fear, prejudice, and homophobia, victims of the disease faced ostracism and persecution. Afraid of this stigma and wanting to protect his family, Melanie's father decided his illness would be a secret. A secret they'd all have to keep. They did not know that her father would live past that first year, but he did. And for ten years before his death in 1995, from the time she was thirteen until she was twenty-three, Melanie's family lived in the shadow of AIDS. She carried the weight of the uncertain trajectory of her father's health and the heartbreaking anticipation of impending loss silently and alone. It became a way of life. A Hard Silence is an intimate glimpse into Melanie's memories of coping with the tragedy of her father's illness and enduring the loneliness and isolation of not being able to speak. With candor and vulnerability, Melanie opens her grief wounds and brings her reader inside her journey, twenty years after her father died, to finally understand the consequences of her family's silence, to interrogate the roots of stigma and discrimination responsible for the ongoing secret-keeping, and to show how she's now learned to be authentic.
Stingless Bees' Impact on Human Health & Uses in Traditional Remedies
A study on how Stingless Bee culturing and the impact of its products on human socio-economic, health and well-being development. From its ancient initation to the evolution of the current methods and techniques, it includes traditional practices across many ethnic beliefs and lifestyles. For example, Stingless bee honey is a popular traditional medicine that traditional practitioners use to treat various disorders, particularly respiratory and gastrointestinal disorders. A section on taste profiles explores new or improved tastes with herbal and spice infusions and mixes for more palatable healthy drinks and commercially viable culinary products. It also looks at Vinaigretes, salad dressing and marinades. This book makes comparisons of different vegetation exudates and nectar of different crop blossoms. It explains how the resulting products like honey, propolis and pollen derived from meliponiculture are used and how they impact human health.
