Chronic Love
Suffering is inescapable in this world. Jesus told us we would face perilous trials and that even our bodies would feel the effects of the Fall. For women dealing with chronic illness, most books offer quick-fix counseling or devotional verses taken out of context, helpful only for momentary encouragement. For true and lasting comfort we must dig deeper into God's Word and the context in which those much-used passages were written. In Chronic Love, Brooke Bartz reveals a deeply raw and descriptive account of life with a chronic and debilitating illness, and she shares with readers how comfort and strength can be found through the Truth in God's Word. Specifically designed for women who daily battle chronic illness, Chronic Love's goal is to provide solid Scriptural encouragement for the fight.
52 Years Coping with Chronic Back Pain
Living a Normal Life with Chronic PainThis book is about holistic strategies and techniques I discovered to keep me active and alert by reducing pain. It encourages you to focus on the things you can do and enjoy, such as playing and learning instruments, rather than what you cannot do.I developed a Continually Growing Big Plan which included: healthy living and healthy eating; home treatments; physical and mental exercises; complementary medicine and other alternative treatments such as yoga, tai-chi, meditation, Positive Mental Attitude (PMA), relaxation techniques, pacing, activating endorphins and many more.Attitude and self-awareness impact on how we deal with obstacles and pain; it is a twofold battle: physical and mental. Included are pointers on: - PMA - Is the practice of continually searching to improve the current situation.- Optimism - A willingness to make an effort; readiness to do something.- Acceptance - Acknowledging your current situation, which may change.- Resilience - Bouncing back from adversity and never giving up.- Gratitude - Appreciate the good things in life, focussing only on positives.- Determination - Being purposeful, tenacious and resolute.- Open mindedness - Being receptive to new ideas.- Lateral thinking - Viewing problems from a new and unusual perspective.- Creativity - Being imaginative to create or change your approach.- Investigative mind - Be willing to learn more about every aspect of your condition and what can be done to improve it.- Decisiveness - Developing the ability to make decisions with confidence.- Organised/Discipline mind - Developing the ability to reflect and control feelings and impulses. This attitude refers to a person's self-management skills.- Tolerance - Developing the capacity to endure pain by focussing on the above attitudes.- Self-confidence - Developing all of the above will boost self-confidence and regain trust on your own abilities, qualities, decision making and judgement.It is my greatest wish that this book inspires and empower readers to seek their own personal positive outcomes. The key is: Never give up!
Painful Conditions of the Upper Limb
Part of the What Do I Do Now? Pain Medicine series, Painful Conditions of the Upper Limb presents clinical scenarios related to painful syndromes affecting the neck, shoulder, arm, and hand. Upper limb pain can be complex to evaluate and manage given its multiple potential etiologies, complex anatomical structures, and pain referral patterns. This volume focuses on common presenting symptoms and expands from common diagnoses and syndromes to more complex conditions that require extensive diagnostic evaluation, comprehensive approaches, and complex management strategies. Clinical scenarios will also cover the multitude of cumulative trauma disorders and their resulting functional and vocational effects, with special attention to rehabilitative management and functional restoration. Throughout, chapters emphasize proper evaluation, discussing history and physical exam findings, differential diagnosis, appropriate ancillary testing, and management methods using specific restorative approaches, particularly non-opioid and mostly non-pharmacological options.
Coronaviruses Volume 1
In this difficult period of the SARS-CoV-2 (and its variants) infection responsible for Covid-19 diseases, the importance of scientific works and reviews dealing with these viruses has never been more essential and vital. Reports as of 20th April 2021 indicate over 141 million cases of SARS-CoV-2 infection worldwide (with over 3 million deaths recorded). This volume brings together essential data regarding prevention (vaccination), detection, and various approaches (chemotherapeutic drugs and antibodies) to the potential treatment of coronavirus infections. It presents six chapters concerning the following topics: (1) the resistance to the spread of SARS-CoV-2 and related Covid-19 diseases within a population based on the pre-existing immunity of a high proportion of individuals as a result infection or previous vaccination (2) the impact of the Covid-19 pandemic for the South Asian Association for Regional Cooperation (SAARC) region, comprising the Bangladesh, Bhutan, Maldives, Nepal, Pakistan, Sri Lanka, India, and Afghanistan (3) the effect of candidate drugs chloroquine and hydroxychloroquine on QT interval in infected patients with Covid-19 diseases (4) the antiviral potential of herbal-based immunomodulators (5) the humoral immune response in humans based on anti-SARS-CoV-2 antibodies to treat Covid-19 diseases (6) the various methods and strategies for diagnosing SARS-CoV-2 (and its variants) infection in hosts/humans. This compilation should prove to be a tool of crucial importance for researchers around the world working on research revolving around coronaviruses, as well as for clinicians confronted by a growing number of patients with COVID-19.
Tea, Tips & Tricks 2
The world is confusing enough, but when we can find ways to make it less complicated, it can make life more enjoyable. Tea, Tips and Tricks 2 is a book that gives information on how to make it through a complicated world. Oftentimes, things seem to be upfront, and we feel we should know them, but these tidbits are things you might not know. These are things I've done myself or that I have learnt to use to navigate through adulthood to save time, save money and save energy. I hope this easy and down to earth book can make life easier, giving more time for you to enjoy your life!
Beating Long Haulers Syndrome
Scientifically based and emotionally charged, this book demystifies the new epidemic, called 'Long Haulers Syndrome' in America and 'Long Covid' globally. Motivated by the suffering of his own family and friends, investigative journalist Michael Bowker set out to find the truth behind this brutal sequel to COVID-19 that is striking tens of millions of people in the US and worldwide. Bowker conducted exclusive interviews with post-COVID experts from Mount Sinai, Mayo Clinic, the NIH, Johns Hopkins, Stanford University and medical centers worldwide. They unveil the mysteries of the disease and prove the often-debilitating symptoms are biologically based, not psychosomatic. Also included is a look at the research into treatments and cures, patient stories and a review of symptoms and their causes, and a look at the epidemic worldwide. The book is full of profound affirmation and hope for patients.
Living Better While Living With Pain
Living in pain can be one of the most challenging things you will ever have to endure in your life. Chronic pain is relentless, unforgiving, and exhausting and is mostly invisible to others. Beginning with a discussion of the ways in which chronic pain is experienced differently from short-term pain, this book offers useful suggestions for approaches to pain management and pain relief appropriate for anyone experiencing pain from surgery, fibromyalgia, thoracic outlet syndrome, arthritis, cancer, back pain, or other chronically painful conditions. Succinct, clear, and easily accessible to readers in pain, the book includes 21 practical tips for creating more ease, comfort, and resilience. Updated 2017. "This unique book helped me relax and not fear pain as much as I did before." - Daisy S., Amazon Reviewer Chapters: Why Am I Still Hurting?, Defining Chronic Pain, How Chronic Pain Is Different From Short Term Pain, Should We Change Our Approach to Healing?, Ending Pain Is Not Always The Beginning, Nine Approaches to Managing Chronic Pain, and Twelve More Ways to Make Life Easier Today. Sarah Anne Shockley has lived with debilitating nerve pain from a particularly severe form of thoracic outlet syndrome since 2007, and is also the author of The Pain Companion: Everyday Wisdom for Living With and Moving Beyond Chronic Pain. She writes The Pain Companion Blog and The Pain Companion Oasis at www.thepaincompanion.com. "The best purchase I have made in awhile...I highly recommend this book." - E. Bramlet, Amazon Reader
Pharmacologic explanation for the observed gender difference in recovery from anesthesia.
This book is for healthcare professionals and the public interested in how anesthetic agents work. It provides essential information on general anesthetic pharmacology. The review will aid in a patient-centric approach to anesthesia practice and considerations for dosage regimen in a gender-wise and ethnic fashion for best results in recovery from general anesthetics.
Overcoming Autoimmune
Are you looking for an accessible and actionable book to help you restore your health? Then look no further.In the pages of this book, you will learn some things you can do immediately to start feeling better now. This information is presented in a concise, easy-to-read format to help the reader avoid overwhelm. You'll learn how to rewire your thinking to become the healthy, energetic person you can be. "Breaking habits we don't like isn't about quitting something. It's about becoming something else." -Tirzah Hawkins This book shows you how to look deeper than the symptoms and instead look at what is causing the symptoms: the root cause. Neglecting the cause is like trying to clear smoke out of a room without first putting out the fire.This book comes with complimentary access to a private support group and an online learning center full of additional resources. Those who need help implementing what they've learned in the book can purchase the companion workbook: Natural Health Warriors Workbook 1.Tirzah Hawkins is a Board Certified Holistic Health Practitioner through the American Association of Drugless Practitioners. She originally started studying natural health in order to overcome her anxiety, allergies, depression, chronic pain, and chronic fatigue issues. She writes this book from her own experience as well as from helping many clients over the years.If you are ready to start healing yourself, this book is the place to start.
Applied Cognitive Behavioral Therapy in Schools
Cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT) is an evidence-based psychosocial intervention appropriate for a plethora of problems including anxiety, depression, and emotion dysregulation. School-based practitioners can alleviate some of these concerns in young people by applying CBT in school settings, but to do so successfully, CBT must be modified to accommodate busy academic schedules, to include both parents and teachers, and to align with academic or other accommodations. Applied Cognitive Behavioral Therapy in Schools is a textbook for students and guide for practitioners looking to apply CBT in school settings. In this text, the assembled authors unpack CBT's theoretical development and provide an overview of its research support and applications for children and adolescents. Essentials for all CBT practitioners, such as behavioral activation, cognitive restructuring, and exposure and response prevention are covered in detail. The book also highlights relevant laws and ethics codes and walks readers through basic therapy micro skills. Special attention is paid to culturally responsive mental health services and key skills like psychoeducation, relaxation training, and mindfulness. The book concludes with tips for incorporating technology to supplement therapy and enhance client engagement. Printable handouts for children and families, as well as therapist worksheets are included in addition to school-based case studies that illustrate CBT's flexibility. Applied Cognitive Behavioral Therapy in Schools is the go-to resource for students learning CBT, early career school-based practitioners and more seasoned professionals looking to draw more proactively on CBT skills in practice.
Child and Adolescent Mental Health
This text provides an overview of child and adolescent mental health. The text covers all core aspects on the subject, from the importance of knowing why mental health in children is important, to how to assess, formulate and treat a variety of presentations seen in children and young people.
LARGE PRINT Coloring books for adults relaxation HAPPINESS
The perfect gift of calm, comfort, and connection - a large-print coloring book specially designed for seniors, beginners, and loved ones living with dementia or Alzheimer's.Rediscover the simple joy of coloring with Coloring for Calm and Happiness - a beautifully crafted large print coloring book created for people who see the world a little differently.Every page has been thoughtfully designed to support relaxation, focus, and gentle engagement, making it ideal for seniors, those with memory loss, vision challenges, or reduced motor skills. Why This Book Is DifferentLarge, bold illustrations with thick outlines in Simple, familiar themes.One main image per page - clear, uncluttered, and non-overwhelming.Positive and comforting subjects carefully chosen to promote happiness, not frustration.Helpful caregiver pages with guidance on how to use the book.Divided into Gentle, Easy-to-Follow Sections: Nature & Animals - Calming flowers, birds, and gentle creatures.Home & Comfort - Everyday objects that bring warmth and recognition.Hobbies & Simple Joys - Activities that inspire confidence and engagement.Nostalgia & Memories - Vintage items that awaken pleasant long-term memories.Seasons & Celebration - Gentle reminders of time, tradition, and joy.Positivity & Uplift - Smiling suns, doves, hearts, and other symbols of peace.
Six Feet Apart
In March of 2020, the poet began posting his pandemic (pan-Dome-ic) poetry on social media. He posted one poem per day along with backgrounds from his environment. This collection spans days 1 - 250. In producing this book, we have attempted to duplicate the form and look of the original posts. Read one per day, or binge them all in one sitting; either way, we hope you enjoy this collection.
The Chinese Year of the Flying Rat
Since Aug 2018 there have been outbreaks of African swine fever in several provinces of China. Up to 200 million pigs have been culled or died due to the disease, while pork output felt by 30%. At the end of 2019, there was a first outbreak of corona virus in Wuhan, which has since been established to be the source of this virus. After the 2013 SARS epidemic, which spread from Hong Kong, Chinese virologists warned earlier that batborne CoVs will re-emerge to cause the next disease outbreak. China is a likely hot spot. Bats live in proximity to humans and farms. The ability to fly of these flying rats makes them wide-ranging, which helps in spreading viruses, and their excreta can spread disease. Bats are host to a higher proportion of zoonoses than all other mammals.It is high time for humans to adopt different eating habits and no longer trade with wildlife.The oldest civilizations in the world have emerged in China. The Chinese government's decision to close live markets (forever) is very good.McDonald and KFC also do a lot of damage. Grasslands and grazing animals have an enormous ability to hold carbon. Agriculture can produce better vegetables and fruit as food for us than the corn and soybeans with which we now fatten and lock up the animals in factory farms to be eaten by us.
Recipes for Constipation Relief and Gut Healing
Constipation is an epidemic. Over 15% of the population is struggling with constipation, leading to over 6 million doctor's visits and 700,000 emergency room visits a year. Often when you go to the doctor for constipation, you are given a laxative and sent home. Laxatives are just a bandaid on the symptom of constipation and don't address the root cause of constipation. Diet is a very common culprit of chronic constipation. It's hard to change your diet and even harder to change your child's diet. But this cookbook contains recipes that are kid and picky-eater friendly food options that can bring immediate relief from constipation and can help heal your gut, all while tasting great.
Ticked Off
Dr. Crozier's life was turned upside down when as a child he went from being a fun and adventurous little boy to being sickly, bed-ridden, and depressed. Pediatricians could make no sense of it and of course never asked about a tick bite. His symptoms eventually subsided, but then recurred throughout his teenage years and into adulthood. Through a complex and years-long journey, Dr. Crozier discovered he had Lyme Disease. He began to research Lyme: Reading about it, talking to other physicians and scientists, and then working with hundreds of patients who all expressed similar symptoms. In Ticked Off, Dr. Crozier share what he's learned about Lyme. The purpose is to give you a perspective on Lyme you probably haven't heard before: The many signs and symptoms of Lyme disease, and how to recognize them as Lyme. The importance of a proper Lyme diagnosis and testing. How knowing and understand your genetics (your DNA) can help you find relief and even a cure. 5 things you can do now to begin to alleviate your Lyme symptoms. How some patients find faster and longer-lasting remission using IV-therapy. Dr. Crozier knows firsthand how Lyme can destroy lives. He's angry for all his patients who are suffering without effective treatment or relief from their symptoms. He's also angry that traditional medicine and the medical research community is not taking Lyme seriously. But he's turned his anger into a POSITIVE and HOPEFUL passion to help someday find a cure to Lyme, and to find treatments that will help his patients get their lives back like he did.
Binocular Vision Disorder
"This is a fantastic resource that provides an in-depth look at binocular vision disorder while breaking it down in a way that our patients can understand. It is obvious that we need to create more awareness around this condition, which as Drace-Brownell indicates, is far more common and debilitating than one might think. I believe that literature like this will help drive this awareness, educate our patients and get them talking and thinking about this condition, which in turn will generate a deeper interest in BV disorder within the eyecare community."Arthur Kim, ODFounder and OwnerClearsight Optometry "Denise Drace-Brownell, who had a symptomatic binocular vision disorder, discusses her early life disability due to this disorder. She demonstrates that bright motivated people with these problems can succeed despite having the disorder. Her story is not unusual. She provides a pathway for those who have symptomatic binocular disorders to get proper treatment which includes prisms, vision therapy (orthoptics), and/or surgery. Like most patients with this disorder, proper diagnosis and treatment resulted in a symptom-free world with improved efficiency. Her book should be read by anyone having symptoms, especially those not identified by their current eye doctors."Jeffrey Cooper MS, OD, FAAOProfessor EmeritusSUNY - State College of Optometry "As is often the case with major breakthroughs, this is a personal story of Denise solving a long standing and almost invisible problem, through her own research that drew upon both her scientific and commercial expertise. Now, having solved her own problem, she wants to share the solution with the world."John D Graham Founder, Global Ideation Inc. About the Author: During her career as a science and technology innovation executive, Denise Drace-Brownell has created successful businesses and furthered breakthrough ideas for emerging growth and Fortune 500 companies. Denise is an expert in vision capabilities required for next-generation digital economies. Denise holds a Bachelor of Science degree from the University of Illinois; a Master's in Public Health/Engineering from Columbia University Medical Center's Mailman School of Public Health; and a law degree from Rutgers, with advanced work at the University of Pennsylvania. She is a certified optician. Denise is a published author and has delivered speeches and papers at several institutions and forums including the Polytechnic Institute of New York University, the Bentley Global Business Ethics Symposium sponsored by State Street Bank and Bentley College, Licensing Executives Society International, Inc., and the Association for Corporate Growth. About the Book: Denise Drace-Brownell identified this unmet need of over 12% of the population in developed countries, with some studies showing a prevalence greater than 30%. These numbers can be expected to increase from society's expanded use of digital devices. She did breakthrough work in technology with the likes of John Bardeen, the only scientist to win two Nobel Prizes in physics. But because of this underdiagnosed vision problem, her fatigue was so great she had to leave her pioneering work behind. Decades later she obtained the diagnosis of her condition, invented technology to resolve her challenges, and wrote this patient guide which contains new and valuable information to help patients find their own resolution. This paper discusses common symptoms of binocular vision disorder, available resources, and typical therapeutic approaches.
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Your Amazing Itty Bitty(R) Guide for Adult 20/20 Vision Loss
What, I'm Losing My Sight?Here are 15 essential things you need to know when losing your eyesightLosing your eye sight as an adult is frightening. Your whole world is turned inside out and upside down. Everything you know about your physical surroundings is no longer real. It will impact you physically, mentally, and emotionally. There will also be an impact to your work life, your friendship structure and your family. In this Itty Bitty(R) book, Gloria Riley talks about the reality of sight loss, the changes it makes in your life and how to learn the skills you need going forward. She will help you set priorities to accept your immediate plight, and to always keep up hope.After reading this book you will have: -solutions to help fulfill specific needs, -incentives to assist you in moving forward, -beneficial resources that will shape your future.If you or someone you know has lost, or is losing, their sight, pick up this Itty Bitty book today and know that this is not the end of life but the beginning of a new one!
Diabetes on Quest & Ans
My father, Dr. Dulal Saha, was born and brought up at Tezpur, a beautiful residential town of Assam as the fourth son of Late Debendra Ch. Saha and Late Parul Rani Saha. He completed his school life at Tezpur Bengali Boys' H.S. School and had taken MBBS and House Staff-Ship from Assam Medical College, Dibrugarh, Assam. He started his practice as a general medical practitioner in his hometown in 1982 and continued for five years. After receiving a fellowship on Diabetes from M.V. Hospital for Diabetes and Diabetes Research Centre, Madras, he fully devoted his practice to diabetes at Coochbehar, a heritage town of West Bengal. As a part of the treatment, to increase the awareness of diabetes, he used to hold talks individually during the treatment, in Group Awareness classes and sometimes in mass holding some awareness camps. Since then, he had to face a lot of practical questions from his patients, and this had encouraged him to write those questions with answers for the betterment of the patients and in general. In the last 39 years of practice, he has been successfully doing modern diabetes practice for 29 years by the grace of Almighty and all.Dr. Deepayan Saha (Son)
Visual Training for Tennis
60% of your brain's activity centers around vision, yet most of the practice people execute has to do with what they can feel in their strokes, or trying to remember a sequence of actions. Learn to trust your vision to guide you into the zone, into cleaner shots, fewer errors and more peace of mind while you play the game you love. Move away from frustration, paralysis by analysis and trying to remember what you should do, and master the ability to be in the moment seeing clearly, making the shots you want more often, hitting the winning targets on court that will make the biggest difference in those close matches.
All about Your Eyes, Second Edition, Revised and Updated
A concise, easy-to-understand reference book, the revised and updated second edition of All about Your Eyes tells you what you need to know to care for your eyes and what to expect from your eye doctor. In this reliable guide, leading eye care experts: * explain eye anatomy and how healthy eyes work* describe various eye diseases, including pink eye, cataract, glaucoma, age-related macular degeneration, and diabetic retinopathy* provide up-to-date information on surgeryFor each eye problem, the authors describe in simple, straightforward language: * what it is* the symptoms* what, if anything, you can do to prevent it* when to call the doctor* diagnostic tests and treatment* the likelihood of recoveryAll about Your Eyes includes a glossary of technical terms and, following each entry, links to websites where further information may be found. Contributors. Natalie A. Afshari, MD, Rosanna P. Bahadur, MD, Paramjit K. Bhullar, MD, Faith A. Birnbaum, MD, Cassandra C. Brooks, MD, Pratap Challa, MD, Melissa Mei-Hsia Chan, MBBS, Ravi Chandrashekhar, MD, MSEE, Nathan Cheung, OD, FAAO Claudia S. Cohen, MD, Vincent A. Deramo, MD, Cathy DiBernardo, RN, Laura B. Enyedi, MD, Sharon Fekrat, MD, Henry L. Feng, MD, Brenton D. Finklea, MD, Anna Ginter, MD, Tanya S. Glaser, MD, Michelle Sy Go, MD, MS, Mark Goerlitz-Jessen, MD, Herb Greenman, MD, Abhilash Guduru, MD, Preeya Gupta, MD, Renee Halberg, MSW, LCSW, S. Tammy Hsu, MD, Alessandro Iannaccone, MD, MS, FARVO, Charlene L. James, OD, Kim Jiramongkolchai, MD, Michael P. Kelly, FOPS, Muge R. Kesen, MD, Kirin Khan, MD, Wajiha Jurdi Kheir, MD, Jane S. Kim, MD, Jennifer Lira, MD, Katy C. Liu, MD, PhD, Ramiro S. Maldonado, MD, Ankur Mehra, MD, Priyatham S. Mettu, MD, Prithvi Mruthyunjaya, MD, MHS, Nisha Mukherjee, MD, Kenneth Neufeld, MD, Kristen Peterson, MD, James H. Powers, MD, S. Grace Prakalapakorn, MD, MPH, Michael Quist, MD, Leon Rafailov, MD, Roshni Ranjit-Reeves, MD, Nikolas Raufi, MD, William Raynor, BS, Cason Robbins, BS, Ananth Sastry, MD, Dianna L. Seldomridge, MD, MBA, Terry Semchyshyn, MD, Ann Shue, MD, Julia Song, MD, Brian Stagg, MD, Christopher Sun, MBBS, Anthony Therattil, BS, Daniel S.W. Ting, MBBS, Fay Jobe Tripp, MS, OTR/L, CLVT, CDRS, Obinna Umunakwe, MD, PhD, Lejla Vajzovic, MD, Susan M. Wakil, MD, C. Ellis Wisely, MD, MBA, Julie A. Woodward, MD
All about Your Eyes, Second Edition, Revised and Updated
A concise, easy-to-understand reference book, the revised and updated second edition of All about Your Eyes tells you what you need to know to care for your eyes and what to expect from your eye doctor. In this reliable guide, leading eye care experts: * explain eye anatomy and how healthy eyes work* describe various eye diseases, including pink eye, cataract, glaucoma, age-related macular degeneration, and diabetic retinopathy* provide up-to-date information on surgeryFor each eye problem, the authors describe in simple, straightforward language: * what it is* the symptoms* what, if anything, you can do to prevent it* when to call the doctor* diagnostic tests and treatment* the likelihood of recoveryAll about Your Eyes includes a glossary of technical terms and, following each entry, links to websites where further information may be found. Contributors. Natalie A. Afshari, MD, Rosanna P. Bahadur, MD, Paramjit K. Bhullar, MD, Faith A. Birnbaum, MD, Cassandra C. Brooks, MD, Pratap Challa, MD, Melissa Mei-Hsia Chan, MBBS, Ravi Chandrashekhar, MD, MSEE, Nathan Cheung, OD, FAAO Claudia S. Cohen, MD, Vincent A. Deramo, MD, Cathy DiBernardo, RN, Laura B. Enyedi, MD, Sharon Fekrat, MD, Henry L. Feng, MD, Brenton D. Finklea, MD, Anna Ginter, MD, Tanya S. Glaser, MD, Michelle Sy Go, MD, MS, Mark Goerlitz-Jessen, MD, Herb Greenman, MD, Abhilash Guduru, MD, Preeya Gupta, MD, Renee Halberg, MSW, LCSW, S. Tammy Hsu, MD, Alessandro Iannaccone, MD, MS, FARVO, Charlene L. James, OD, Kim Jiramongkolchai, MD, Michael P. Kelly, FOPS, Muge R. Kesen, MD, Kirin Khan, MD, Wajiha Jurdi Kheir, MD, Jane S. Kim, MD, Jennifer Lira, MD, Katy C. Liu, MD, PhD, Ramiro S. Maldonado, MD, Ankur Mehra, MD, Priyatham S. Mettu, MD, Prithvi Mruthyunjaya, MD, MHS, Nisha Mukherjee, MD, Kenneth Neufeld, MD, Kristen Peterson, MD, James H. Powers, MD, S. Grace Prakalapakorn, MD, MPH, Michael Quist, MD, Leon Rafailov, MD, Roshni Ranjit-Reeves, MD, Nikolas Raufi, MD, William Raynor, BS, Cason Robbins, BS, Ananth Sastry, MD, Dianna L. Seldomridge, MD, MBA, Terry Semchyshyn, MD, Ann Shue, MD, Julia Song, MD, Brian Stagg, MD, Christopher Sun, MBBS, Anthony Therattil, BS, Daniel S.W. Ting, MBBS, Fay Jobe Tripp, MS, OTR/L, CLVT, CDRS, Obinna Umunakwe, MD, PhD, Lejla Vajzovic, MD, Susan M. Wakil, MD, C. Ellis Wisely, MD, MBA, Julie A. Woodward, MD
Open Heart
Angioplasty at fifty-six, open-heart surgery at sixty-one, running his first half marathon less than a year later. This is the remarkable and inspiring story of Dr. Akil Taher, who transformed from a middle-aged couch potato with a dangerously bad diet into a vital, energetic athlete, ever seeking new challenges and adventures.In this book, Dr. Taher relates the journey of his transformation-how even as a physician who knew better, he led an unhealthy lifestyle; how he ignored the warnings of his heart disease and other chronic ailments; and how after his bypass surgery, he set out to radically change his life to heal his body and his spirit. Training for and competing in his first half marathon was only the start. In compelling detail, he recounts his running in the Chicago, Boston, and Mumbai Marathons; his pilgrimage to Mount Kailash and climbing Mount Kilimanjaro; his first triathlon and 100-mile bike race.More importantly, Dr. Taher also discusses the enormous role diet plays in preventing as well as recovering from heart disease as well as other chronic illnesses, such as cancer, diabetes, and kidney disease. Citing reputable sources and using his own diet and health as examples, he guides the reader away from a diet heavy in meat, dairy, eggs, and sugar and proposes healthier eating-and living-that is grounded in a whole-food, plant-based diet.Open Heart is an essential read for anyone eager to change unhealthy lifestyle choices and embrace the excitement of a vibrant new life.
A Bump in the Road
At just eighteen years old, author Michael Caprio was diagnosed with Familial Adenomatous Polyposis, a rare genetic condition that requires the entire large intestine to be removed! A Bump In The Road: My Medical Journey over Potholes, Detours and the Bridge to Gratitude is a story that brings us from fear and depression to empowerment and strength. With the love and support of family, and a positive attitude buried deep within, Caprio embarks on a heroic transformation of mind, body, and spirit, right before our eyes.In this book you'll read about: Caprio's eleven days in hospital following a nine-hour operation, and his battle to deal with the raw emotions that came with his drastically different reality.Depression that affected both himself and his loved ones.The positive attitude that changes the lives of everyone around him.A Bump in the Road is for anyone who is struggling to overcome adversity of any kind. It provides insight into the challenges of the human condition, and highlights ways to rise above it all and live your best life.
The Immune Mystery
A page-turning and powerful medical mystery for readers of Diagnosis by Lisa Sanders and The Beauty in Breaking by Michele Harper More than 20 million Americans have autoimmune diseases, which occur when the immune system attacks the body. Autoimmune diseases are often misdiagnosed by doctors and overlooked by medical researchers. Almost all affect women more often than men. The Immune Mystery follows doctor and researcher Anita K疇ss's quest to solve the autoimmune puzzle, beginning with the premature death of her mother, who developed rheumatoid arthritis shortly after giving birth to Anita. As a child, Anita vowed to study the illness and one day find a cure. Becoming a respected doctor and researcher, Anita devoted herself to studying auto-immune disorders like rheumatoid arthritis, lupus, and multiple sclerosis. Why do so many autoimmune diseases start to show symptoms during and after childbirth, perimenopause, and menopause? Could autoimmune diseases be linked to our changing hormones? Despite the groundbreaking nature of her research, Anita had to fight for her ideas against the conventional wisdom and casual sexism of the medical industry--even as she made a discovery that earned her a record-breaking US$95 million pharmaceutical deal. A compelling blend of incredible determination and cutting-edge science, The Immune Mystery changes the way we think about autoimmune diseases. Anita offers solace to patients struggling with questions about their health, and introduces a powerful new voice in medical storytelling.
Mayo Clinic on Osteoporosis
Around 54 million Americans live with osteoporosis or low bone mass, but many don't recognize the symptoms until it is too late. Before a bad fall or fracture renders you immobile, learn how to reduce your risk of developing osteoporosis, manage your day-to-day symptoms, and even treat the disease with the tools provided in Mayo Clinic on Osteoporosis. Throughout your life, your bones are constantly rebuilding. But as you age, you run a greater risk of your new bone growth not being able to keep up with the old bone you're losing. Osteopenia and osteoporosis develop when this imbalance makes bones weak and likely to break. A stooped posture, low-trauma fractures, and collapsed vertebrae are a few of the tell-tale signs associated with weakened and brittle bones. But fortunately, an osteoporosis diagnosis doesn't have to be permanent. By taking the right steps, you can reduce your risk of future fractures, stop bone loss, and even rebuild your low bone density. In this book, Dr. Ann E. Kearns, a leading endocrinologist at Mayo Clinic, provides clear, practical information on the common causes of osteoporosis and osteopenia, simple ways to prevent bone loss with nutritious foods and supplements, and how to test for low bone mass before a fracture occurs. You will also learn tips for healthy eating and beneficial exercises, using modern medications to stop bone loss and encourage new bone growth, and how to quickly and safely recover from injuries sustained from low bone density. Together with your health care provider, you can take action to maintain strong bones and a full, healthy life.
Conscious Seeing
If the eyes are indeed the "windows to the soul," then there might be a deeper significance to the emergence of an eye problem like nearsightedness than one might think. In Conscious Seeing, Dr. Roberto Kaplan explains that how we see is the largest determining factor in what we see. When we look at our eyes beyond the diagnosis of a problem, we can come to understand that visual symptoms are valuable messages through which we can be more aware of our true nature. An insightful, practical, and holistic approach to eye care, Conscious Seeing gives you the tools to reprogram your consciousness and gain skills for modifying your perception.
Outwitting Osteoporosis
Women of all ages need to be concerned about osteoporosis. Thirty-three million American women have the disease, and one out of every two women over the age of fifty will experience an osteoporosis-based fracture. Fortunately, there are important steps that women can take to ensure healthy bones throughout their lifetime. Pharmacist-trained Ronda Gates and nurse/researcher Beverly Whipple pool their talents to bring women the most up-to-date information, statistics, and treatment options to help them keep their bones strong.
Falls in Older People
This third edition of a trusted resource brings together the latest literature across multiple fields to facilitate the understanding and prevention of falls in older adults. Thoroughly revised by a multidisciplinary team of authors, it features a new three-part structure covering epidemiology and risk factors for falls, strategies for prevention and implications for practice. The book reviews and incorporates new research in an additional thirteen chapters covering the biomechanics of balance and falling, fall risk screening and assessment with new technologies, volitional and reactive step training, cognitive-motor interventions, fall injury prevention, promoting uptake and adherence to fall prevention programs and translating fall prevention research into practice. This edition is an invaluable update for clinicians, physiotherapists, occupational therapists, nurses, researchers, and all those working in community, hospital and residential or rehabilitation aged care settings.
The Cure of Imperfect Sight by Treatment Without Glasses
The Cure of Imperfect Sight by Treatment Without Glasses by William Horatio Bates. A brilliant book written by an eye-surgeon for the masses.William Horatio Bates (1860-1931) was an American physician who practiced ophthalmology and developed what became known as the Bates Method for better eyesight, a method intended to improve vision by undoing a supposed habitual strain to see. The book contains findings after decades of research and experimental work into various eye disorders. The author was amazed at his own discoveries and the effect they had for the treatment of defective vision.
A Practical Guide for Aspiring Ophthalmologists
If you are considering a career in ophthalmology, this book is for you.Ophthalmology is among the most popular and rewarding specialties in medicine. This book is packed full of useful strategies to maximise your chances of securing an ophthalmic specialist training (OST) post in the United Kingdom.Each step of the application process is covered, based on official guidance and the author's first-hand experience. An overview of the OST Person Specification and Multi-Specialty Recruitment Assessment (MSRA) is provided. The Evidence Folder (portfolio) is covered in detail, with targeted strategies for boosting scores across all sections. Interview preparation material is provided for the in-person interview format, including critical appraisal, improving patient care (audit and quality improvement), communication skills and clinical knowledge. Interview preparation material is also provided for the 2021 online interview (patient consultation). Three mock interviews with solutions/guidance are provided for both the in-person and online interview formats. The author also gives a candid account of his own journey in ophthalmic specialist training, plus "a week in the life of an ophthalmology trainee".This book is unique in its broad, easy-to-access approach to preparation strategies, theory and practice for aspiring ophthalmologists applying for OST posts in the UK.
Invisible Vision
As recently as 1940, contact lenses did not exist for Americans. Invisible Vision is the hidden story of the man who brought them into existence, trained doctors and opticians to fit them, and developed the country's largest contact lens manufacturing company that started the industry. Despite these accomplishments, few people know his name or background. The surprising and inspiring life of Dr. Newton K. Wesley-born to Japanese immigrant parents who arrived at the turn of the 19th century, and eventually rising to create the US contact lens market-is a story of survival and flourishing against the odds.Dr. Wesley gives hope to those starting life and businesses from nothing as someone who earned success in the face of loss: he was a US Citizen who lost everything in WWII, even his wife and two children who were incarcerated in Japanese American war camps, while he remained free to start a new life and career. His tale is one of perseverance with a big payoff.
A Practical Guide for Aspiring Ophthalmologists
If you are considering a career in ophthalmology, this book is for you.Ophthalmology is among the most popular and rewarding specialties in medicine. This book is packed full of useful strategies to maximise your chances of securing an ophthalmic specialist training (OST) post in the United Kingdom.Each step of the application process is covered, based on official guidance and the author's first-hand experience. An overview of the OST Person Specification and Multi-Specialty Recruitment Assessment (MSRA) is provided. The Evidence Folder (portfolio) is covered in detail, with targeted strategies for boosting scores across all sections. Interview preparation material is provided for the in-person interview format, including critical appraisal, improving patient care (audit and quality improvement), communication skills and clinical knowledge. Interview preparation material is also provided for the 2021 online interview (patient consultation). Three mock interviews with solutions/guidance are provided for both the in-person and online interview formats. The author also gives a candid account of his own journey in ophthalmic specialist training, plus "a week in the life of an ophthalmology trainee".This book is unique in its broad, easy-to-access approach to preparation strategies, theory and practice for aspiring ophthalmologists applying for OST posts in the UK.
Handbook of Pediatric Hematology and Oncology
Der 羹berarbeitete Leitfaden f羹r Diagnose, Management und Behandlung von Blutkrankheiten und Krebs bei Kindern. Kinder mit Blutkrankheiten und Krebs sind eine ganz spezifische Gruppe, die besondere Diagnosema?nahmen und ein spezifisches Management erfordert. Das Handbook of Pediatric Hematology and Oncology stellt Klinikern auf jedem Niveau anhand eines aktuellen Algorithmus praxisorientierte Handlungsanleitungen zur Verf羹gung. Die aktualisierte dritte Auflage wurde von einem Expertenteam des Children`s Hospital & Research Center Oakland zusammengestellt. - Pr瓣sentiert aktuelle Management- und Behandlungsrichtlinien f羹r die meisten bekannten Blutkrankheiten und b繹sartigen Krebserkrankungen. - Neuester Algorithmus-Ansatz f羹r Diagnose und Management der h瓣ufigsten Krankheitsbilder mit Verweisen zur Fachliteratur. - Bietet zum schnellen Nachschlagen Tabellen mit visualisierten Darstellungen der Symptome, Laborergebnissen, Differenzialdiagnosen und beinhaltet Behandlungsempfehlungen. - Zeigt mittels Fallstudien die verschiedenen h瓣matologischen und onkologischen Aspekte, u. a. h瓣molytische An瓣mie, Sichelzellenkrankheit, H瓣mophilie, Neuroblastom, weiches und hartes Sarkom. -Enth瓣lt eine n羹tzliche Arzneimittelliste und Informationen zu chemotherapeutischen Wirkstoffen, Dosierung, Handlungsmechanismen, Schwangerschaft, Indikationen und Nebenwirkungen. - Behandelt Transfusionsmedizin, Stammzellentransplantation, Management zentraler Venenkatheter, Schmerzbehandlung, onkologische Notf瓣lle und Grundlagen der Chemotherapie. Aufgrund seiner Praxisorientierung und des handlichen Formats ist die 3. Auflage des Handbook of Pediatric Hematology and Oncology eine unsch瓣tzbare Quelle f羹r Medizinstudenten, Praktikanten, Patienten, Fach- und Pflegepersonal in der p瓣diatrischen H瓣matologie und Onkologie, Kinder瓣rzte und Einsteiger in das Fachgebiet der H瓣matologie und Onkologie.
300 MCQs for the Duke Elder Ophthalmology Exam
This book contains 300 multiple choice questions (MCQs), in the format of a single best answer (SBA) from four options, for undergraduate medical students preparing for the Duke Elder prize exam run by the Royal College of Ophthalmologists (RCOphth) annually.The content is organised in line with topics drawn from the candidate information pack provided by the RCOphth. Each question is supplemented with a detailed explanation of the right answer as well as explanations for the alternative answers, elucidating common mistakes made by students. These explanations are supplemented with schematic diagrams which greatly aid understanding. There are 8 chapters focusing on topics outlined in the Duke Elder exam, each containing a set of 25 questions and answers. This allows us to cover the most commonly seen topics appearing in the exam.The book will also provide a full mock assessment which will offer a unique opportunity for candidates to apply their knowledge in an exam context. The exam format is such that candidates must complete 90 MCQs in the space of 2 hours. Our mock will provide candidates with a 100 MCQ mock to be completed in the space of 2 hours 15 minutes.
300 MCQs for the Duke Elder Ophthalmology Exam
This book contains 300 multiple choice questions (MCQs), in the format of a single best answer (SBA) from four options, for undergraduate medical students preparing for the Duke Elder prize exam run by the Royal College of Ophthalmologists (RCOphth) annually.The content is organised in line with topics drawn from the candidate information pack provided by the RCOphth. Each question is supplemented with a detailed explanation of the right answer as well as explanations for the alternative answers, elucidating common mistakes made by students. These explanations are supplemented with schematic diagrams which greatly aid understanding. There are 8 chapters focusing on topics outlined in the Duke Elder exam, each containing a set of 25 questions and answers. This allows us to cover the most commonly seen topics appearing in the exam.The book will also provide a full mock assessment which will offer a unique opportunity for candidates to apply their knowledge in an exam context. The exam format is such that candidates must complete 90 MCQs in the space of 2 hours. Our mock will provide candidates with a 100 MCQ mock to be completed in the space of 2 hours 15 minutes.
Obesity Epidemiology, Pathogenesis, and Treatment
This title includes a number of Open Access chapters.The book provides a comprehensive perspective on the subject of obesity epidemiology, pathophysiology, and management of obesity. The chapters provide a better understanding of obesity and obesity-related diseases and offer an integrative framework for individualized dietary and exercise programs, behavior modification, pharmaceutical approaches, surgery, and population interventions to reduce the growing epidemic of obesity.
The Societal Burden of Child Abuse
This title includes a number of Open Access chapters. Research into the effects of child abuse has experienced an explosion over the last few decades, resulting in a far more wide-ranging understanding of this grave societal problem. This compendium volume collects some of the most recent research and organizes it within three categories: societal effects, effects on health (including mental health) behaviors, and epigenetic effects. Specific topics include the associations between childhood abuse and the following factors: Juvenile sexual offendingJuvenile delinquencyAdult aggressionCognitive developmentAdult smokingSleep patternsSuicidal behaviorsPsychopathologyEpigenomic mechanismsEdited by a Harvard developmental behavioral pediatrician, this important compendium offers state-of-the-art knowledge to professionals and graduate students in the helping fields. The articles collected here provide researchers with foundations for further investigations, while they give active professionals greater power in the fight against child abuse.
Biology and Ecology of Toxic Pufferfish
This is the first comprehensive book on the biology and ecology of pufferfish, also known as blowfish, swellfish, and globefish. Covering 197 species of pufferfish recorded so far from the marine, brackish, and freshwater ecosystems of the world, this important volume expounds on the toxins and associated poisonings of pufferfish. Importantly, the volume also explores the many uses of pufferfish, such as in aquariums, for their nutritional and culinary value, and for their emerging uses in the treatment of pain. Topics covered include: biology and ecology of pufferfish profiles of the world's marine, brackish, and freshwater pufferfish species characteristics of TTX (tetrodotoxin) and STX (saxitoxin) of pufferfish pufferfish poisoning and symptoms: treatment and management aquarium uses of pufferfish nutritional and pharmaceutical values of pufferfish diseases and parasites of pufferfish and their management
The Neurological Treatment for Nearsightedness and Related Vision Problems
This volume introduces and explains an eye-opening treatment for correcting nearsightedness and related vision problems naturally and neurologically. The author presents his methodology on neurologically correcting primary refractive errors in the mild and moderate myopic range. Ortho C (or orthoculogy, which is Latin for "correcting the whole eye") is a natural treatment, requiring no alteration to the cornea.Key features of the book: - Introduces a neurological and natural treatment for the correction of nearsightedness- Presents many case studies showing the effectiveness of this treatment, based on the author's 30+ years of research- Provides step-by-step instructions for designing lenses to suit the need, determining the sequence of wear, and conducting resistance tests- Grants readers the right to apply Ortho C to treat any patients with mild and moderate myopia, anisometropia, or compound astigmatism.
The Pain Relief Secret
You Can Heal from Chronic PainWe've been sold a lie: The world tells us that pain is inevitable, that our bodies must break down as we age, and that there's nothing we can do about it. Researchers develop new drugs to manage our pain; surgeons dream up new techniques to repair worn-out joints. But we never truly feel better.Here's the shocking truth: The vast majority of the pain that plagues our aging bodies is self-inflicted. It's caused by the way we use our bodies every day-the way we sit, the way we stand, the way we walk and run. But with simple exercises, anybody can learn to heal their chronic musculoskeletal pain, and prevent future pain, injury, and joint problems from developing. The Pain Relief Secret explores the fascinating science of pain, and instructs readers in Clinical Somatics, a method of neuromuscular education that relieves chronic muscle tightness, restores natural posture and movement, and eliminates pain-all without medication or surgery. Students of Clinical Somatics have healed from chronic back pain, joint and nerve pain, scoliosis, and many other common pain conditions-all without medication or surgery. Best of all, Clinical Somatics puts the power in your hands. You don't need special training or expensive repeat visits to a physical therapist. Clinical Somatics exercises are practiced on your own and in your very own home. This is The Pain Relief Secret-your key to taking back your body from a lifetime of pain. This book is great for anyone who has tried chiropractic treatments, naturopathy, yoga, physiotherapy, or massage therapy and still experiences chronic pain.
Decoding the Secret Language of Your Body
The quintessential example of the mind-body connection, Decoding The Secret Language of Your Body makes everyone aware of even the most subtle interaction between feelings and body responses. Itchy palms...cold feet...a pain in the neck. Not a day goes by that our bodies don't "speak" to us through tickles and tingles, belches and bellyaches -- and psychiatrist Martin Rush takes us on an entertaining, enlightening exploration as he teaches us how to decode these secret signs and signals.
The Safe Child Book
Based on the author's successful education workshop, which has been in operation since 1969 and has educated more than 50,000 parents and children nationwide, The Safe Child Book gives parents effective and nonthreatening techniques for teaching children how to protect themselves without making them afraid. Written by one of the few nationally recognized authorities on the subject, The Safe Child Book provides a comprehensive educational program covering a wide range of topics that concern parents today, including sexual abuse, abduction, leaving children alone, surfing the Internet, school safety, and choosing a daycare center or babysitter.
Healing the Female Heart
From Elizabeth Ross, MD, and Judith Sachs comes a comprehensive guide for women that shows how to take a holistic approach to preventing and recovering from heart disease.
The Aging Eye
DO YOU HAVE TROUBLE READING MENUS? DO YOU FIND IT DIFFICULT TO DISTINGUISH BETWEEN BLACK AND DARK BLUE? DO YOU WORRY EXCESSIVELY ABOUT GLARE WHEN DRIVING AT NIGHT? One out of every five of us is affected by impaired vision by the time we turn sixty-five. To help you preserve your vision now -- and beyond -- The Aging Eye discusses three common eye disorders that pose the greatest threat to your vision: cataracts, glaucoma, and age-related macular degeneration (AMD). This valuable guide will help you determine whether you are at risk of developing these disorders, describes their symptoms, and discusses diagnosis and the latest treatments. You will learn: What to expect after cataract surgery How glaucoma often progresses in the early stages without symptoms Whether you may be suffering from dry or wet AMD If laser surgery is right for you How to deal with presbyopia, dry eye syndrome, floaters and flashes, and retinal detachment Finally, practical suggestions will inform you what you can do now to preserve your vision, from fine-tuning your diet and stopping smoking to wearing sunglasses and protecting your eyes from the ravages of diabetes. A valuable user-friendly guide for everyone over fifty, The Aging Eye will give you the knowledge you need to safeguard your sight.
Stop Osteoarthritis Now!
What exactly is this debilitating disease? It is an inflammation in or around the joints caused by wear and tear on the cartilage and bone. The good news is that osteoarthritis can be successfully treated and may even be delayed or prevented. In Stop Osteoarthritis Now! Dr. Harris H. McIlwain provides the reader with a five-step basic treatment plan for self-help involving moist heat, exercise, weight control, medication, and joint protection.
Out of The Dark
Making the best of a life with limited vision.Robert Netherway was born blind. His earliest memories are of having his sight partially restored by pioneering eye surgery, enabling him to do simple jobs on his father's hill farm in Devon. He attended a school for visually impaired children andtrained successfully for a career, although in later life he has had to deal with losing his sight again. In this book he muses on the trials and tribulations of life with and without the power of vision.
