The Foot Book or Wear and Tear

The Foot Book: Relief for Overused, Abused and Ailing Feet

Author: Glenn H Copeland

Provides comprehensive information on foot topics ranging from corns and callouses to orthopedics and odor. Considers such specific concerns as walking, running and dress shoes, varicose veins, corrective surgery, sports related ailments, women's foot problems as well as geriatric foot needs. Also features the latest advances in diagnostic equipment, particularly bone scanners and new computer analysis techniques.

See also: The Headache Cure or AstroFit

Wear and Tear: Stop the Pain and Put the Spring Back in Your Body

Author: Bob Arnot

Feeling old and creaky? Everyday wear and tear can erode your joints and stiffen your ligaments and tendons, and can even lead to arthritis. Bestselling author

Dr. Bob Arnot designed a revolutionary program to overcome his own advanced case of wear and tear, and his findings can help you get on the move too.

His exciting new blueprint will dramatically improve your strength and vigor, help you become more supple and limber, and put the spring back into your step. Whether you are sixty years old or twenty, this book can help you beat wear and tear.

Based on the latest scientific research and decades of Dr. Arnot's own experience, Wear and Tear includes easy-to-follow guidelines to help you select the right shoes, incorporate highly effective new supplements into your diet, and kill the pain associated with sore joints and even moderate arthritis. For the more athletic, Dr. Arnot provides a regimen of nutrition, diet, and exercise to reverse joint damage. You'll even find customized yoga poses and a chapter on joint-friendly sports.

Dr. Bob Arnot will show you how to slow, stop, or even reverse the effects of wear and tear.

Table of Contents:

Contents

Introduction: Wear and Tear

The Road Map

PART ONE

Problems: What Causes Wear and Tear

1. Heel Pounders

2. Stiff Man Syndrome

3. Fatal Flaws

4. The Weak Link

5. Overload

PART TWO

Solutions: Beating Wear and Tear

6. Kill the Pain

7. Protect Your Joints

8. Fix the Flaws

9. Restore Your Joints

10. Build Protective Strength

11. Put Back the Spring

12. Lighten the Load

13. Play Joint-Friendly Sports

14. Conclusion

Appendix: Joint Nutrition

Glossary

Selected Biographies

Bibliography

Index

Stress Testing or Atkins for Life

Stress Testing: Principles and Practice

Author: Myrvin H Ellestad

From reviews of previous editions:
"This remains...the best book to buy on the subject of exercise testing...an excellent book aimed at general physicians and cardiologists...recommended with enthusiasm."--International Journal of Cardiology
"This book is to be recommended to all physicians who use exercise testing as a diagnostic or rehabilitation procedure..."--Cardiology in Practice
"This is an excellent and detailed text describing the principles and practice of stress testing...I highly recommend this book for anyone involved in non-invasive cardiology."--The Journal of Cardiovascular and Pulmonary Technology
"The author's style is to be lauded...(He) states clearly the absolute, relative, and contraindications to stress testing...highly recommended."--Arch Phys Med Rehabil
"I highly recommend this text as a well-written, integrated collection on current research, pathophysiology, and clinical applications."--Physical Therapy
Although the general format of Stress Testing has not been changed in the Fifth Edition, the chapters have been thoroughly revised and updated. "Take Home" messages are sprinkled throughout the book to emphasize major concepts. The chapter on electrocardiographic changes has been completely re-organized to highlight the importance of unconventional markers of ischemia. Two new chapters cover the role of exercise echocardiography and exercise testing in congestive heart failure.
Overall, Stress Testing, Fifth Edition, remains an essential resource for cardiologists and exercise physiologists.

Charles Lanzarotti

This is a fourth edition of a well-known book that presents an interesting and comprehensive review of the mechanisms of normal cardiac exercise physiology, the physiology of cardiac ischemia, stress testing parameters, protocols, and the clinical implication of exercise testing. The purpose is to present a relevant review of the current understanding of cardiac stress testing and its implications in coronary ischemia. In light of the large number of patients that undergo this test each year, this is an important topic in the area of cardiovascular disease. This book will be very useful to its target audience of cardiologists, internists, residents, and students Interested in exercise testing. The authors and contributors are well known and respected In the field of cardiovascular disease. The book contains countless illustrations, charts, and graphs that effectively provide a comprehensive review of the parameters, protocols and ECG tracings essential to this topic. This edition contains expanded chapters on pediatric, nuclear, and pharmacological exercise testing that are thorough and complete. The references are comprehensive and up-to-date. This is a useful text for students, residents, and clinicians interested in the field of cardiac exercise testing. It provides a detailed and comprehensive review of all aspects of cardiac exercise physiology and the protocols and Implications of cardiac exercise testing. The numerous detailed schematics and Illustrations help clarify the intricate mechanisms involved in this subject. Thus, this book will be of value to those who seek a better understanding of this complex topic.

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Reviewer: Charles Lanzarotti, MD (Loyola University Stritch School of Medicine)
Description: This is a fourth edition of a well-known book that presents an interesting and comprehensive review of the mechanisms of normal cardiac exercise physiology, the physiology of cardiac ischemia, stress testing parameters, protocols, and the clinical implication of exercise testing.
Purpose: The purpose is to present a relevant review of the current understanding of cardiac stress testing and its implications in coronary ischemia. In light of the large number of patients that undergo this test each year, this is an important topic in the area of cardiovascular disease.
Audience: This book will be very useful to its target audience of cardiologists, internists, residents, and students Interested in exercise testing. The authors and contributors are well known and respected In the field of cardiovascular disease.
Features: The book contains countless illustrations, charts, and graphs that effectively provide a comprehensive review of the parameters, protocols and ECG tracings essential to this topic. This edition contains expanded chapters on pediatric, nuclear, and pharmacological exercise testing that are thorough and complete. The references are comprehensive and up-to-date.
Assessment: This is a useful text for students, residents, and clinicians interested in the field of cardiac exercise testing. It provides a detailed and comprehensive review of all aspects of cardiac exercise physiology and the protocols and Implications of cardiac exercise testing. The numerous detailed schematics and Illustrations help clarify the intricate mechanisms involved in this subject. Thus, this book will be of value to those who seek a better understanding of this complex topic.

Booknews

A comprehensive text for students of exercise testing. This extensively revised edition (including some 350 additional references) contains invited contributions from four experts who add depth to the selections on pediatric, nuclear, and dobutamine exercise testing, in addition to an expanded chapter on the use of the computer. Annotation c. Book News, Inc., Portland, OR (booknews.com)

Rating

3 Stars from Doody

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Atkins for Life: The Complete Controlled Carb Program for Permanent Weight Loss and Good Health

Author: Robert C Atkins

Millions of followers already know that the Atkins Diet really works... and new, important studies from leading universities agree. Where, in the past, the Atkins Diet has been the center of medical controversy, it has now been medically proven that the Atkins way is not only delicious, it's a safe and effective plan for shedding pounds for good. Followers are hungry for more information on how to stay on Atkins -- and that's what this book delivers, with:

• 200 menu plans and 125 recipes
  
• Special holiday meals and fantastic ethnic cuisines
  
• Before-and-after photos and inspiring success stories -- with time-tested tips from those who've been there and won their battle with weight
  
• Self-tests to help readers meet and stay with their goals
  

Publishers Weekly

Atkins, cardiologist and founder of the Atkins Center for Complementary Medicine in New York City, has advocated his high protein/low carb diet regimen for some 30 years (Dr. Atkins' Diet Revolution was published in 1972, and Dr. Atkins' New Diet Revolution in 1992). While fans of the butter-eggs-steak diet have long supported the Atkins program as a way of life, until this past year, the medical community has not warmly endorsed the plan. However, recent students show that the Atkins plan has enabled dieters to both lose and maintain their weight loss as well as reduce their cholesterol levels. This book, which can be used by people familiar with the Atkins plan as well as those who have not followed it, offers detailed questionnaires designed to help readers understand the preferred food choices. Particularly helpful are the charts of "eat regularly," "eat in moderation" and "eat sparingly." Some of the inclusions may surprise readers but Atkins offers explanations of which foods fall into the "higher carb" categories (potatoes, bananas, rice cakes) and therefore must be limited. First-person success stories are sprinkled throughout the book. The second half of the book includes a month's worth of meal plans, holiday menus, and 125 recipes for a variety of foods, including jerk shrimp, potato salad, brown rice pilaf, zucchini latkes, rhubarb applesauce and chocolate souffle. While this diet won't work for everyone, especially vegetarians, this guide is a comprehensive overview for dieters who are ready to embrace the Atkins philosophy. (Mar.) Forecast: With national print and broadcast advertising along with a TV/radio satellite tour, this book is sure to hit bestseller lists and re-ignite discussion over the continued increase in the number of overweight Americans and the safety and effectiveness of different diets. Copyright 2003 Cahners Business Information.

Making an Exit or Instant Beauty

Making an Exit: A Mother-Daughter Drama with Alzheimer's, Machine Tools, and Laughter

Author: Elinor Fuchs

Written with “humanity, compassion, and dignity,” an unexpected love story of a career-driven mother, a once-resentful daughter, and a ten-year battle with Alzheimer's (Los Angeles Times)

At a time when such things were rare, Elinor Fuchs's mother, Lil, escaped a miserable marriage and left young Elinor to be raised by grandparents as she traveled the world selling automotive parts and military gear. With her stunning looks and ambition, Lil was less a mother to love than a figure to admire—and, once in college, Elinor determined to keep her distance.
Making an Exit is the moving account of what happens afterward, following Lil's diagnosis with Alzheimer's. As the disease progresses, both women are transformed: Elinor, with growing compassion, becomes her mother's mother; Lil, regularly speaking of “love,” connects with her daughter as never before through the poetry of her disintegrating language.
With wit, wisdom, and theatrical flair, Making an Exit tells an uncommon story of a parent's decline—and a rekindled relationship. “The last ten years,” writes Fuchs, “they were our best.”

“How these women touched me! Driven and real, Making an Exit hurtles toward its truths with uncommon feeling and
honesty.” —Gish Jen, author of The Love Wife

“Tremendous . . . brilliant . . . filled with unexpected glimmers of hope, wisdom, and joy.” —The Atlanta Journal-Constitution

Table of Contents:

1	Chevy Chase	1
2	Radcliffe to Rio	19
3	Fried Connections	35
4	Spare Parts	57
5	Vacation	73
6	Life is a Dream	87
7	Isadora Duncan	117
8	Mini-Mental	135
9	Home	157
	Acknowledgments	189

Book review: Contabilidad de Dirección

Instant Beauty: The Complete Consumer's Guide to Quick, Safe and Effective Cosmetic Procedures

Author: Steve H Dayan

A guide to the top ten minimally invasive cosmetic procedures, from Botox to lasers to peels, which can help you look younger quickly and safely

No one likes to hear this, but we have only .01 second to make a first impression. But what's the best way to look good? Makeup, hairstyles, and clothing--not to mention a friendly smile--can of course make a big difference, but for the thousands of Americans who would like an extra edge, nonsurgical cosmetic procedures are the answer.

But which procedures really work? How safe are they? And are they worth the time and money? From Botox to microdermabrasion to lasers to chemical peels, there are so many choices that it can be hard to tell what's hype and what's helpful. In Lunch Break Beauty, prominent Chicago cosmetic surgeon Steven Dayan, M.D., gives readers an easy-to-use no-nonsense guide to the top ten nonsurgical procedures, grading each for safety, effectiveness, and value. He explains the claims and the realities for each treatment, and lets you know exactly what to expect so that you can make the decision about what treatments are right for you.

In addition, Dr. Dayan gives sound advice on the best treatments for every age and every condition, and teaches readers what to look for in a cosmetic physician. He also briefly describes common surgical procedures, and clearly indicates who should and should not get each treatment.

Lunch Break Beauty is a straightforward and comprehensive guide for anyone interested in taking advantage of the remarkable breakthroughs in medical technology to look and feel better and younger--at any age!

Athletic ABS or The Complete Guide to Health and Nutrition

Athletic ABS

Author: Scott Col

Develop rock-hard abs without the endless crunches! Athletic Abs takes the best exercises from martial arts, gymnastics, dance, and yoga training to condition your entire midsection. Move beyond the old, stale six-pack effect for a modern, sculpted look that's strong, balanced, and flexible.

Scott Cole, the fitness celebrity made famous on the Abs of Steel video, teams with elite cyclist and third-dan black belt Tom Seabourne to present their revolutionary program to redefine ab training. Instead of using an endless series of crunches with limited results, this program uses your entire body to condition your core for multiple benefits. The fat-burning intervals and nutritional advice will help you tone and sculpt for a lean, athletic look. Plus, you can do the workout at home without expensive gym equipment.

Regardless of your current fitness level, you can do more with your core. Athletic Abs will give you chiseled muscles along with a powerful, rock-hard core-ready for fitness training or sports performance!

About the Author: Scott Cole burst onto the fitness scene when he starred in the bestselling videos Abs of Steel, Millennium Stretch, and Discover Tai Chi video series. He has since been featured as a fitness expert in more than 300 magazines and television shows, including shows on ABC, NBC and articles in HGTV, USA Today, Men's Fitness, Shape, GQ, and Fit. One of the most sought-after fitness speakers in the world, Cole also has helped many celebrities achieve their peak physical condition. His clients include Christian Bale (American Psycho) and Gena Lee Nolin (Baywatch).

Scott Cole's professional accomplishments include being named one of IDEA's Top Five Fitness Instructors in the world, being an AFAA Notable, and presenting the Best Abs on Earth program at the Olympic Center in Moscow. He resides in Palm Springs, California.

Tom Seabourne, PhD, has over 30 years of experience in the fitness industry. He has been featured on numerous television shows and in magazine articles, including Sports Illustrated as Athlete of the Month, Men's Fitness as Sportsman of the Month, and Men's Exercise as Mr. Fitness. Cycling and martial arts are among his chief interests. He holds several distance records in ultra cycling as well as a third-dan black belt in karate and taekwondo. He is also a two-time AAU national taekwondo champion.

Certified by the American Council on Exercise and the American College of Sports Medicine, Seabourne has written two previous books and more than 200 magazine articles. He resides in Mt. Pleasant, Texas.

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The Complete Guide to Health and Nutrition

Author: Gary Null

The ultimate sourcebook from America's leading alternative health expert.

Yes, you can feel better, look better, and extend the best years of your life through proper nutrition and exercise. And there is no better guide to optimum health than this classic reference and sourcebook.

Compiled by Gary Null, Ph.D., America's leading health and fitness expert, a TV regular and host of his own nationally syndicated radio program, this invaluable resource offers a comprehensive overview of protein, carbohydrates, lipids, vitamins and minerals with the facts about their role in maintaining and restoring health.

Learn what's in the food you eat and what it can do for—and to—you. Discover the pros and cons of supplements, which to take, how to take them and safe and effective dosages for each. Find out:

• The best way to lower high blood pressure and lose weight
  
• How to know if you're getting enough—or too much—protein
  
• The role of sugar in cardiovascular disease
  
• The best foods—and supplements—to meet changing nutritional needs
  
• Why exercise is more important than diet for weight control, and which exercise is best of all
  
• The vitamin that slows down the aging process
  
• Why you may be inviting heart disease when you eliminate all cholesterol-containing foods from your diet
  

Gary Null cuts through the myths and hype and presents the facts: everything you need to know about living well every day of your life.

Cholesterol Control or Everything Diabetes Cookbook

Cholesterol Control: 3-Week Plan Handbook and Cookbook

Author: Patricia T Krimmel

The first section of this guide discusses every aspect of lipids (fats) and how to control blood cholesterol levels. A simple three-week plan offers strategies for initial cholesterol control, along with suggestions for food shopping, meal planning, and food preparation. The second half puts that discussion into practice with delicious, easily prepared low-fat recipes. This updated and expanded guide to understanding and reducing cholesterol also includes a new chapter on the cholesterol concerns of children and adolescents and 33 black-and-white illustrations and charts.

Interesting book: Alcoholism in America or The House on Beartown Road

Everything Diabetes Cookbook

Author: Pamela Rice Hahn

The Everything Diabetes Cookbook puts the fun back into cooking for diabetics, providing you with more than 300 recipes to choose from to make a wide variety of tasty, nutritious meals.

Table of Contents:

	Acknowledgments	vi
	Foreword	vii
	Introduction	ix
Chapter 1	Managing Diabetes	1
Chapter 2	Salsas, Sauces, Shortcuts, and Spices	29
Chapter 3	Appetizers	51
Chapter 4	Breakfast and Brunch	65
Chapter 5	A Bounty of Breads	73
Chapter 6	Main Dishes and Casseroles	85
Chapter 7	Poultry	103
Chapter 8	Seafood	123
Chapter 9	Meats	145
Chapter 10	Pasta and Pizza	169
Chapter 11	Soups and Stews	181
Chapter 12	Side Salads	195
Chapter 13	Vegetables and Side Dishes	213
Chapter 14	Desserts	225
Chapter 15	Snacks and Beverages	249
Appendix A	Resources	271
	Index	295

Herbal Drug Interactions and Adverse Effects or Hair Analysis

Herbal-Drug Interactions and Adverse Effects

Author: Richard B Philp

Assists clinicians in quickly recognizing and avoiding potential adverse reactions and interactions that can occur between more than 150 of the most common herbal remedies and prescription/over-the-counter medications. This quick-reference is organized alphabetically and includes drug interactions, side effects, and highlighted cautionary notes for each entry.

Richard B. Philp, PhD, Professor, Department of Pharmacology and Toxicology, University of Western Ontario, London, Ontario, Canada

Table of Contents:

Overview and General Principles

Alphabetical Listing of Herb and Nutriceutical Monographs

Appendices

Documented and Potential Interactions Between Botanicals and Nutriceuticals, and Anticoagulant/Platelet-Inhibiting Drugs

Confirmed and Theoretical Interactions (Potentiative/Additive) Between Herbs and Psychotropic and other Centrally-Acting Drugs

Herbs/Botanicals That May Case Hepatotoxicity

Herbs and Foods that May Contain Phytoestrogens and/or Phytoprogestins

Herbal Preparations that May Cause Adverse Reactions When Used Topically for Skin Conditions or in Cosmetics

Botanicals that May Alter Drug Biotransformations

A. Botanicals (Herbal Remedies and Plant Toxins) that Can Affect Cardiovascular Function B. Herbal Remedies Purported to Lower Serum Lipids

Herbal Remedies and Nutriceuticals with Anti-inflammatory/Anti-rheumatic Properties

Members of the Compositae (Daisy) Family Including Wild and Garden Flowers. Frequent Cases of Contact Dermatitis

Herbal and Other Alternative Remedies Purported to Have Hypoglycemic/Antidiabetic Properties

Herbs and the Kidney: Diuretic and Nephrotoxic Herbs

Herbs/Botanicals and Cancer: Carcinogenic and Antineoplastic Herbs

Psoralen-Containing Botanicals Capable of Causing Phytophotodermatitis

Some Useful Websites

Glossary of Botanical Latin Names and Common Equivalents Used for Alphabetical Listing of Monographs in Text and/or in Appendices

Look this: Oh Boy I Cant Believe Its Soy or The Bountiful Arbor

Hair Analysis: A Medical Dictionary, Bibliography, and Annotated Research Guide to Internet References

Author: ICON Health Publications

This is a 3-in-1 reference book. It gives a complete medical dictionary covering hundreds of terms and expressions relating to hair analysis. It also gives extensive lists of bibliographic citations. Finally, it provides information to users on how to update their knowledge using various Internet resources. The book is designed for physicians, medical students preparing for Board examinations, medical researchers, and patients who want to become familiar with research dedicated to hair analysis.If your time is valuable, this book is for you. First, you will not waste time searching the Internet while missing a lot of relevant information. Second, the book also saves you time indexing and defining entries. Finally, you will not waste time and money printing hundreds of web pages.

Unplanned Pregnancy Handbook The or Fitness Yoga

Unplanned Pregnancy Handbook, The: Real Life Stories, Resources and Information to Help YOU!

Author: Dorrie Williams Wheeler

The world's first truly objective guide to pregnancy for women is now available

Pregnancy can be one of the happiest experiences in a woman's life. But when unplanned, a pregnancy can become a woman's most tumultuous experience. The Unplanned Pregnancy Handbook can help.

The Unplanned Pregnancy Handbook features a wealth of resources about pregnancy, abortion and adoption. Women of all walks of life also share their real life stories in The Unplanned Pregnancy Handbook.

Abortion and adoption are often taboo subjects in discussions about pregnancy. But this book aims to educate, not judge. This is not a pro-life or pro-choice book. This is not a pro-adoption or anti-adoption book. The Unplanned Pregnancy Handbook gives women facts about abortion as a procedure, and adoption as an option. Whether a woman decides to continue with her pregnancy and raise her child, has an abortion, or gives the child up for adoption, this book can help her make her decision -- and educate her as well.


About the Author

Dorrie Williams-Wheeler is an author, educator and web designer. She completed her Masters of Science of Education degree from Southern Illinois University in 1999. She completed her Bachelors of Science degree from SIU also in 1999.Dorrie has taught at a variety of educational institutions and has taught a variety of courses to adult learners. She is also the author of the book Sparkledoll Always Into Something. The Unplanned Pregnancy Handbook is her second book. She resides in Virginia Beach, Virginia with her husband and children.

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Fitness Yoga: A Guide for Fitness Professionals from the American Council on Exercise

Author: Mara Carrico

As the industry continues to expand, evolve, and redefine itself, yoga is increasingly recognized as a viable component of fitness. The intent of this book is to educate and give guidance to fitness professionals who wish to teach yoga. Topics covered include: Introduction to fitness yoga, teaching a yoga class (equipment, environment, music, personal limitations, modifications, and exercise leadership), basic asana repertoire (standing poses, balancing posture, seated poses, prone poses, supine poses, inverted pose, sun salutation, and power yoga), breath awareness, programming (frequency of practice, components, safety rules, injury prevention, contraindications/high-risk poses, intensity monitoring and controversial poses), and yoga teacher standards and certifications. Produced in cooperation with the American Council on Exercise.

Vogue Make Up or Antitargets

Vogue Make-Up

Author: Juliet Cohen

Make-up gives every woman the potential to be beautiful, not because of its ability to disguise but because it makes you feel great. In the technicolor world of color cosmetics, which offers every woman unlimited possibilities, there is the chance to experiment, develop, and change your look every day, all with the power derived from understanding which tools are at your fingertips and how to use them.

Vogue Make-up gives you the skills and techniques to fulfill your beauty potential. If you put aside time to dabble with glossy compacts, shimmery powders, and creamy potions, you actually allow yourself to take time out of a hectic schedule, and you learn more about how to work with your natural attributes—your coloring, the shape of your face, and your skin tone and qualities. In an age when we can remove unwanted hair, prevent premature skin aging, make our short hair long, achieve a year-round tan without exposing ourselves to a single harmful ray of sun, and enjoy the arched eyebrows that nature never gave us, we really can be exactly who we want to be.

There is something here that will appeal to readers of every age group and background, because what differentiates our vision of beauty today from the way we saw it in the past is that today's beauty is inclusive—you no longer need to conform to look great, you just need to look like you.

Juliet Cohen is a former beauty editor of British Tatler and Saturday Telegraph Magazine. She writes for fashion and beauty publications in the U.K., including Vogue, Marie Claire Health & Beauty, and Zest, and is a contributor to Vogue Beauty.

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Antitargets: Prediction and Prevention of Drug Side Effects, Vol. 38

Author: Roy J Vaz

This practice-oriented handbook surveys current knowledge on the prediction and prevention of adverse drug reactions related to off-target activity of small molecule drugs. It is unique in collating the current approaches into a single source, and includes several highly instructive case studies that may be used as guidelines on how to improve drug development projects.
With its large section on ADME-related effects, this is key knowledge for every drug developer.

The Sivananda Companion to Meditation or Diabetes Handbook

The Sivananda Companion to Meditation: How to Master the Mind and Achieve Transcendence

Author: The Sivananda Yoga Center

Realize the Power and Eternity of Every Moment

"Meditation is a continuous flow of perception or thought like the flow of water in a river."

SWAMI VISHNU-DEVANANDA

An integral part of all forms of yoga, meditation is an important key to achieving peace of mind in our increasingly chaotic lives, with regular practice enhancing mental, physical, and spiritual well-being. The Sivananda Companion to Meditation outlines a simple step-by-step guide to the practice of meditation and shows you how to make it a part of your everyday routine. You will learn about the beneficial effects of meditation, including how this powerful art will help you to

• Reduce stress and experience greater clarity of mind

• Treat health problems, ranging from depression and anxiety to insomnia and chronic pain

• Develop your powers of concentration and positive thinking

• Lead a more balanced life in tune with the fivefold path as taught by the Sivananda Yoga Vedanta Center

The Sivananda Companion to Meditation is geared to beginners as well as those already experienced in the art of meditation. Regardless of your level, this book will help you to attain a state of profound clarity and serenity that will change your life.

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Diabetes Handbook

Author: Ruth E Lundstrom

Written by two trusted experts in the treatment of diabetes, this new book provides comprehensive information on living with the disease. Covering both Type I and Type II diabetes, The Diabetes Handbook offers practical, authoritative advice for coping with the disorder, including glucose monitoring, diet, exercise, medications, family dynamics, and expert tips on day to day strategies for staying healthy -- both at home and while traveling. Written in clear, simple language and illustrated with 200 fun cartoon-style drawings, The Diabetes Handbook is an invaluable source of timely, trusted information for everyone from the newly diagnosed to the longtime diabetes patient and his or her family.

Doody Review Services

Reviewer: Andrea D. Posey, RN, BSN, MSN (University of Alaska Anchorage)
Description: This is a resource book for those who are newly diagnosed with diabetes. It includes the pathophysiology of the diabetes and strategies for health promotion.
Purpose: The purpose of this publication is to provide essential information to diabetics and answer their many questions. This book is needed to assist the large number of people newly diagnosed with type I and type II diabetes and the information contained in this book meets the author's objectives.
Audience: The target audience are general readers with limited medical knowledge. The language used in the book is appropriate for this audience. The author, a type I diabetic and diabetes nurse specialist, is a credible authority on this topic.
Features: The handbook includes detailed information about the pathophysiology of type I and type II diabetes as well as information about medication management, complications, coping, and family issues. The book is comprehensive and provides complete information about diabetes issues. The illustrations are of a high quality and add to the interest of the book as well as demonstrate important techniques such as insulin administration. In addition, there are many tables and charts to assist in keeping accurate logs of nutrition and blood sugars.
Assessment: The information is provided in an easy to access manner and further readings and resources are included at the end of each chapter. This is a useful and high quality publication.

Rating

3 Stars from Doody

Table of Contents:

	Introduction	1
Chapter 1	What Is Diabetes?	5
	Origins	5
	The Role of Insulin	7
	Pancreas, Islets of Langerhans, and Beta Cells	8
	Where Does Blood Sugar Come From?	10
	Diabetes Symptoms	13
	Causes of Symptoms	14
	Types of Diabetes	17
	How Is Diabetes Diagnosed?	18
	Other Types of Diabetes	19
	Causes of Diabetes	19
	Other Factors That Can Cause or Trigger Diabetes	21
	Why Is Controlling Diabetes Important?	22
	Can Diabetes Be Cured?	23
	Resources	23
Chapter 2	Coping with Diabetes	27
	Coping with Psychological Aspects of Diabetes	28
	Your Own Coping Skills	29
	Tips for Living Well with Diabetes	31
	Roles and Rights	32
	Coping with the Social Aspects of Diabetes	34
	Driver's Licenses	35
	Health Insurance	35
	Diabetes Identification	37
	Media Hype	37
	Resources	39
Chapter 3	Type 1 Diabetes	41
	Goals for People with Type 1 Diabetes	41
	What Causes Type 1 Diabetes?	42
	Symptoms of Diabetes	43
	A Special Problem: Diabetic Ketoacidosis	44
	Managing Type 1 Diabetes	45
	Keeping in Balance	46
	Questions and Answers	49
	Resources	50
Chapter 4	Type 2 Diabetes	51
	A Goal for People with Type 2 Diabetes	52
	Oral Agents	55
	The Weight Factor	56
	A Special Problem: Hypersomolar Hyperglycemic Syndrome	58
	Questions and Answers	59
Chapter 5	Monitoring	61
	Self-Monitoring of Blood Glucose	61
	Equipment for SMBG	63
	SMBG Instructions	63
	What Should My Blood Glucose Levels Be?	64
	Recording SMBG Results	65
	SMBG Meters	66
	Ketone Monitoring	68
	Glycosylated Hemoglobin A1c	68
	New Glucose Monitoring Systems	70
	Questions and Answers	71
Chapter 6	Nutrition	75
	Basic Nutrition	76
	Nutrients	77
	Calories	79
	Why Do I Need a Meal Plan?	79
	Meal Planning	79
	Obesity	85
	General Guidelines	87
	Other Food Facts	89
	Alcoholic Drinks	89
	Eating Out	90
	Fast Food Restaurants	91
	Tips for Feeding Children with Diabetes	92
	Changing Eating Behavior	92
	Resources: Available at the American Diabetes Association Bookstore	93
	How to Use Carbohydrate Counting: What Foods Do I Count?	94
Chapter 7	Exercise and Activity	97
	Types of Exercise and Activities	98
	Levels of Exercise	100
	Effects of Exercise	101
	Keep Safe	102
	Selecting an Exercise Program and Activities	102
	Tips to Get Started	103
	How Many Calories Can I Burn in an Exercise Session?	103
	Tips for Aerobic Exercises	105
	Tips for Strengthening Exercises	106
	Tips for Stretching	107
	Options to Increase Activity	108
	Exercise Chart	113
	For People Who Take Insulin	114
	For People on Pump Therapy	115
	Team Sports	115
	Why Do Insulin Reactions Sometimes Occur Hours After Exercising?	116
	What Exercises Should I Avoid If I Have Diabetic Complications?	116
	Can I Exercise If I'm Pregnant?	117
	How Can I Exercise If I Travel a Lot?	117
	Does Child's Play Count as Exercise?	117
	Resources	118
	Books	118
Chapter 8	Insulin	119
	Types of Insulin	120
	Your Injection Schedule	123
	Your Insulin Doses	123
	Storing Insulin	124
	Injecting Insulin	125
	Preparing for Injection	126
	Giving the Injection	128
	Reactions to Injected Insulin	129
	Syringes and Needles	130
	Insulin Reactions: Hypoglycemia	132
	Treating an Insulin Reaction Yourself	134
	Preventing Insulin Reactions	136
	Hypoglycemia Unawareness	136
	More Information on Hypoglycemia	138
	Questions and Answers	139
	Adjusting Insulin Doses	140
	Pattern Management	141
	Temporary Correction of a High Blood Sugar	143
	Percentage Dosing	146
	Intensive Insulin Therapy	147
	Insulin Pump Therapy (Continuous Subcutaneous Insulin Infusion)	149
	Additional Information	153
	Further Reading	153
Chapter 9	Oral Medications	155
	Oral Medications for Type 2 Diabetes	155
	Resources	158
	Important Facts to Remember	158
Chapter 10	Sick Day Management	161
	Sick Day Management at a Glance	162
	Correcting High Blood Sugars for People Who Take Insulin	163
	A Sick Day Rules Diagram	166
	If You Take Oral Hypoglycemic or Oral Antidiabetic Pills	166
	Food for Sick Days	167
	Nausea, Vomiting, and Diarrhea	168
	Nonprescription Medicines for When You Are Sick	168
Chapter 11	Foot Care, Skin, and Dental Hygiene	171
	Preventing Problems	171
	Foot Problems	172
	Foot Care Dos and Don'ts	175
	Common Skin Problems	177
	Fungal Infections	178
	Dental Care	180
	Further Reading	181
Chapter 12	Complications	183
	Complications	183
	Eye Diseases	184
	Kidney Disease	188
	Nerve Damage (Neuropathy)	190
	Blood Vessels	192
	Further Reading	196
Chapter 13	Diabetes and the Family	197
Part I	Pregnancy	197
	Plan Before Pregnancy	198
	During Pregnancy	198
	Gestational Diabetes	201
	Further Reading	202
Part II	Advice for Parents of Children with Diabetes	202
Part III	What School Personnel Should Know About the Student with Diabetes	212
	General Information	212
	Insulin Reactions	213
	Warning Signs of an Insulin Reaction	213
	General Advice	215
Part IV	How to Support a Family Member	218
	Helpful Hints	218
	Further Reading	219
Chapter 14	Traveling	221
	For All People with Diabetes	222
	For People Requiring Insulin	225
	For People on Insulin Traveling Across Time Zones	226
	Further Reading	227
Chapter 15	Diabetes Research	229
	Curing Diabetes	230
	Prevention of Diabetes	234
	Prevention of Complications and Better Treatments	236
	Glossary	239
	Index	243

Accepting Ourselves and Others or Parkinsons Disease

Accepting Ourselves and Others: A Journey into Recovery from Addictive and Compulsive Behavior for Gays, Lesbians, and Bisexuals

Author: Sheppard B Kominars

An estimated 10 million addicts and alcoholics in the U. S. are homosexual or bisexual. In fact, the rate of substance addiction rises from one in ten in the general community to perhaps as many as one in three in the gay community.

Accepting Ourselves, first published in 1989, was the first book to address the problems and needs of substance abusers in the homosexual community. Now, in this fully revised and expanded second edition which includes a workbook format, Accepting Ourselves and Others examines the issue of recovery as it affects the homosexual and bisexual communities of the nineties, as well as their friends, family, and therapists. The authors address the relationship between substance abuse and being a sexual minority both within and outside of traditional Twelve Step models. They also offer new research on the relationship of HIV and AIDS to substance abuse in the gay community, as well as the relationship to other issues such as anxiety, depression, sexual abuse and learning disabilities.

A special section developed for therapists assists the professional in working with gay clients suffering from addictive/compulsive behavior by addressing the impact issues such as abstinence, relapse, homophobia, and the prevailing denial of the magnitude compulsive behaviors have on this community. The Kominars offer a road map to those in the gay community searching to understand themselves and their addictive/compulsive behavior, providing invaluable help in maintaining long-term recovery.

This book is the first full, in-depth exploration of recovery for gay, lesbian, and bisexual people, and for counselors, therapists, clinicians, and clergywho work with them. Accepting Ourselves and Others is a dynamic, frank primer that gets right at the heart of issues that recovering gay, lesbian, and bisexual people face.

The authors offer more in-depth information about the book at sibyllineofbooks. com/acceptingourselves. html.

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Parkinson's Disease: A Complete Guide for Patients and Families

Author: William J Weiner

Recent innovations, including deep brain stimulation and new medications, have significantly improved the lives of people with Parkinson's disease. Nevertheless, medical, emotional, and physical challenges remain. The second edition of this accessible and comprehensive guide provides crucial information for managing this complex condition, including details on the use of medications, diet, exercise, complementary therapies, and surgery.

The second edition includes new information about:

• The genetic and hereditary pattern of the disease

• Medications and uses of established medications

• Other approaches to treating the symptoms of Parkinson's

• Juvenile-onset Parkinson's disease

• Normal pressure hydrocephalus

• The effects of fluctuating hormones on disease symptoms

• Fetal cell transplants and porcine cell transplants

• The nutritional supplement Co-Enzyme Q10

William C. Koller

There is a definite need for this timely book. It is one of the best I have seen for people with Parkinson's disease and for their families.

Publishers Weekly

As a result of actor Michael J. Fox's disclosure that he has Parkinson's disease, public discussion about both the symptoms and treatment of this illness has heightened. This attention is important, according to these authors, all specialists in the treatment of Parkinson's and other neurological disorders, because it is a progressive, chronic disease whose symptoms including trembling, uneasy gait and loss of dexterity mimic those of other diseases, which can often lead to misdiagnosis. One of the most frustrating aspects of Parkinson's is that it manifests itself differently in each of its victims, which makes coping with this disease particularly challenging. Nonetheless, what is most important, aver the authors, is that both Parkinson's patients and their families have access to the most up-to-date treatment including new drugs, surgery and other therapies (diet, speech therapy, acupuncture), and with compassionate, clear writing, they provide an excellent overview. Leaving no stone unturned, Weiner, Shulman and Lang also advise patients about less clinical but equally important matters such as dealing with health insurance companies and informing employers. Particularly useful for readers are the Q&A section and a comprehensive resource directory. Obtaining an accurate diagnosis is the first step, after which patients and their loved ones will find this practical guide the perfect complement to a physician's care. Illus. (May 19) Copyright 2001 Cahners Business Information.

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Reviewer: Daniel B. Hier, MD (University of Illinois at Chicago College of Medicine)
Description: This is a compact well-written introduction to Parkinson's disease written for patients and their families.
Purpose: The authors have set out to provide patients with a useful guide to Parkinson's disease.
Audience: It is aimed at patient with Parkinson's disease and their families.
Features: Using a question and answer format, the authors have created a general market book that addresses many important issues related to Parkinson's disease including diagnosis, treatment, and disease complications.
Assessment: This is a useful book for patients with Parkinson's disease and their families. It is written in a clear fashion by experts in the field. Although technical terms are used, they are carefully defined and explained. The book is quite readable. Physicians taking care of Parkinson's disease patients can recommend this book to their patients with confidence.

Library Journal

Parkinson's disease affects over one million Americans and has recently has received notoriety thanks to actor Michael J. Fox's diagnosis. Weiner, director of Maryland Parkinson's Disease Center, presents known facts and clarification about this degenerative neurological disease. Physical, behavioral, and psychiatric signs and symptoms exhibited during mild, moderate, and advanced stages of the disease are examined, as are diseases that can mimic Parkinson's. The author emphasizes the questions patients should ask and the tests they should undergo before a diagnosis is made, and he outlines drug and surgical treatments, including alternative and complementary therapies. Somewhat clinical in tone, this title is more comprehensive than the American College of Physicians' Parkinson's Disease (DK, 2000), but it is not as effective as Caring for the Parkinson Patient, 2d ed., edited by J. Thomas Hutton and Raye Lynne Dippel (Prometheus, 1999), in providing information on daily coping skills and psychological adjustment to the disease. Still, the guide is excellent for its current medical and research information for the newly diagnosed. Janet M. Schneider, James A. Haley Veterans' Hosp., Tampa, FL Copyright 2001 Cahners Business Information.

Rating

3 Stars from Doody

Stopping Scoliosis or Sacred Power

Stopping Scoliosis: The Whole Family Guide to Diagnosis and Treatment

Author: Nancy Schommer

Scoliosis-curvature of the spine-is a disorder so common that twenty states now require screening of preteens. One in every fifty American youngsters is affected by it. While scoliosis is an upsetting condition, it can almost always be treated if detected early.

Written by a scoliosis sufferer, Stopping Scoliosis takes the reader through every stage of the condition. It discusses ways to diagnose scoliosis before exploring all the options for treating it-both surgical and non-surgical. The advancements in bracing and surgical techniques that have been made in the past few years are examined in detail. Also included are methods for managing pain, tips on how to prepare for surgery, and compelling patient stories from people of all ages.

Endorsed by the National Scoliosis Foundation, this is the most comprehensive, up-to-date book on scoliosis available.

Author Biography: Nancy Schommer is a professional science writer.

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Sacred Power: A Seeker's Guide to Kundalini

Author: Swami Kripananda

Based on scriptural and authoritative works from the East and West, this volume includes the author's own experiences with kundalini (the creative power of the universe) as well as those of other contemporary seekers.

The Garden of Fertility or The Virus and the Vaccine

The Garden of Fertility: A Guide to Understanding Your Fertility Cycles to Take Control of Your Reproductive Health

Author: Katie Singer

The Garden of Fertility is a guide to using fertility awareness-that is, reading fertility signals in order to prevent or achieve pregnancy. Certified fertility educator Katie Singer explains how to observe and chart fertility cycles to determine when a woman is most fertile to increase chances of conception, or to exercise birth control naturally-a method that, when followed precisely, is as effective as the Pill. Unlike other books on fertility awareness, The Garden of Fertility also describes how to use the charts to gauge gynecological health and offers nonmedical options for strengthening reproductive wellness. This book provides all the information women never learned in sex education class, but should have.

Author Biography: Katie Singer is a certified fertility educator.

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The Virus and the Vaccine

Author: Debbie Bookchin

Jonas Salk's polio vaccine is regarded as a veritbale medical miracle, for it largely eradicated one of the most feared diseases of the 20th century. But the story of the vaccine has a dark side, one that has never been fully told before. Between 1954 and 1963, close to 98 million Americans received polio vaccinations contaminated with a carcinogenic monkey virus, now known as SV40. The government downplayed the incident, and it was generally accepted that although oncogenic to lab animals, SV40 was harmless to humans. But now SV40 is showing up in human cancers, and prominent researchers are demanding a serious public health response to this forgotten polio vaccine contaminant. A gripping medical detective story, The Virus and the Vaccine raises major questions about vaccine policy.

Publishers Weekly

Journalists Bookchin and Schumacher argue that for nine years, from 1954 to 1963, almost every dose of polio vaccine produced in the world-and the 98 million Americans who received polio vaccinations-was contaminated with a cancer-causing virus from the monkey kidneys used to develop the vaccine. Although the polio vaccine developed by Dr. Jonas Salk virtually ended polio as a threatening disease, the authors detail how "the screening techniques and observation periods that Salk and the vaccine manufacturers employed were not capable of always catching the contaminants." This sordid story spells out how repeated research studies showing that the "SV40" virus was in the vaccine were dismissed by federal health officials, so that "there would be no warning to consumers that the vaccine they and their children were receiving contained a live monkey virus whose effect on humans was entirely unknown." In the second part, the authors contend that even today such organizations as the National Institutes of Health continue to dismiss study results, even though numerous studies have shown that SV40 is capable of causing cancer in humans. The final and most horrific part of the story reports that Lederle Laboratories, the sole oral vaccine supplier in the U.S. from 1977 onward, continued to use monkey kidneys possibly infected by the SV40 virus in its manufacturing process until oral polio vaccine was removed from the market as late as January 2000. This meticulously researched, levelheaded and well-written book should stir up considerable debate. Because the authors never become alarmist, this solid work of investigative reporting carries considerable weight, and deserves to be read by a large audience. Agent, David Black. (Apr.) Copyright 2004 Reed Business Information.

Table of Contents:

	Introduction	XI
1.	The Paralyzed President	1
2.	A Nation at War with Polio	10
3.	A Young Man from Pittsburgh	19
4.	The Vaccine that Opened Pandora's Box	31
5.	Triumph and Disaster	46
6.	Does Anyone Know What's in This Vaccine?	57
7.	The Virus Discovered	69
8.	"We Were Scared of SV40"	86
9.	"The Worst Thing in the World"	99
10.	Why Not a Safer Vaccine?	118
11.	Everyone Knows SV40 Doesn't Cause Cancer	132
12.	"A Wild-Assed Idea"	146
13.	Don't Inflame the Public	161
14.	A Call to Turn Aside the Dogma	175
15.	On the Scientific Map	187
16.	The Perfect War Machine	203
17.	A Study Marred by Strife	218
18.	Wasted Time, Wasted Money	229
19.	No Funding, No Research	245
20.	Alexander's Tumor	259
	Conclusion	278
	Notes and Sources	287
Appendix A	Association of SV40 with Human Disease	333
Appendix B	Correspondence between Bernice Eddy, Joseph Smadel, and Roderick Murray (chapters 6 and 7)	343
Appendix C	Documents and Articles Concerning the Discovery of SV40 in Salk's and Sabin's Vaccines (chapters 8 and 9)	347
Appendix D	Memos and Correspondence Relating to Multi-Laboratory Study and Carbone-Pass Rapid Access to Intervention Development (RAID) Grant (chapters 17 and 18)	353
	Acknowledgments	365
	Index	369

The African American Child or Beat the Bloat

The African American Child: Development and Challenges

Author: James A Graham PhD

This book introduces social science students (developmental psychology, social work, sociology, Black World Studies) and other related disciplines (family sciences, education and nursing) to African-American child development. The authors provide: A discussion of the issues that impact the lives of African-American children that typically is not discussed in child development textbooks or is relegated to a paragraph in most developmental textbooks; a balanced discussion of the challenges that impact the lives of African-American children as well as emphasize their strengths and their resiliency; a sampling of research that moves beyond a deficit view of the development of African-American children and takes into account the historical, cultural and social factors that influence developmental outcomes for African-American children is included; critical thinking in social science students about future directions for research on African-American children and their families.

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Reviewer:Gary B Kaniuk, Psy.D.(Cermak Health Services)
Description:This book describes issues that affect African American children, including historical, cultural, and social factors. The authors discuss both the difficulties faced by children of color and how they overcome them.
Purpose:The authors had four goals: "First, we wanted to introduce students to issues that impact the lives of African American children that typically are not discussed in child development textbooks or are relegated to a paragraph in most developmental textbooks. Second, we wanted to present a balanced discussion of the challenges that impact the lives of African American children as well as emphasize their strengths and their resiliency. Third, we wanted to familiarize students with a sampling of research that moves beyond a deficit view of the development of African American children and takes into account the historical, cultural, and social factors that influence developmental outcomes for African American children. Fourth and perhaps most importantly, we wanted to stimulate critical thinking in social science students about future directions for research on African American children and their families."
Audience:Their audience includes "social science students (developmental psychology, social work, sociology, Black World Studies) and other related disciplines (family sciences, education, and nursing) to African American child development." Dr. Harris, associate professor of psychology at Miami University of Ohio, has researched the environmental contributions to preschool and school age cognitive development for the last 17years. Dr. Graham, associate professor of psychology at The College of New Jersey (TCNJ), is interested in the social-cognitive aspects of children's relationships.
Features:The book covers issues such as demographics, health issues, mental health issues and racial identity, and moral development. Each chapter begins with an overview, continues with a personal story or a personal viewpoint about the topic, and concludes with a discussion of current perspectives on African American child development and additional readings. Figures and tables are wonderfully instructive and many chapters include boxes that highlight critical information.
Assessment:This excellent book presents important topics, whetting the appetite to learn more. The authors address issues that readers may not want to hear but need to acknowledge in order to understand and intervene in an intelligent manner. This material will challenge beliefs and, hopefully, motivate readers to do something, both in terms of intervention and future research The book should be required reading for individuals working with African American children and their families (and students who will be).

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Beat the Bloat: Lose Weight, Feel Great!

Author: Helen Foster

Sometimes, no matter what you do, you just can’t get the body you want. That’s because those excess inches aren’t necessarily excess fat: sometimes bloat is to blame, due to bad digestion, dairy intolerance, fluid retention, or stress. Fortunately, this practical, information-packed book by bestselling author Helen Foster shows how to get the slim, sleek look you’ve been trying to achieve.  It explains clearly what bloating is and what causes it, and offers a questionnaire to help you pinpoint the source of your own bloating.  Select one of the four great 14-day diet and lifestyle plans to follow, along with a huge range of recipes, lifestyle tips, and expert advice. It won’t be long before you lose weight, feel great, and never get bloated again!

The Acid Alkaline Balance Diet or Everything Pregnancy Fitness

The Acid Alkaline Balance Diet: An Innovative Program for Ridding Your Body of Acidic Wastes

Author: Felicia Drury Kliment

Balancing the body's acid alkaline pH factor to improve health is the hot new treatment in alternative medicine. The Acid Alkaline Balance Diet clarifies for you this cutting-edge option with an easy-to-follow food combination program and herbal therapy regime that redefines the notion of a "well-balanced diet." By balancing the body's acidity levels, this simple plan can help toward curing various medical conditions, including arthritis, hepatitis, insomnia, alcoholism, and kidney disease. With information organized by affliction, you can quickly find the help you need. Anecdotal success stories offer inspiring evidence that this dietary/lifestyle change really works.

Felicia Drury Kliment is an adjunct professor at City College in New York and an alternative health consultant. She has published numerous articles on alternative health and healing.

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Everything Pregnancy Fitness: Safe, Specially Tailored Exercises for Before and After Delivery

Author: Robin Elise Weiss

Does your pregnancy have you feeling fatigued, achy, and lethargic? Are you worried that you won't have the strength to make it through delivery? Now you can regain control of your body and prepare for the rigors of childbirth with The Everything® Pregnancy Fitness Book.

Recent studies indicate that exercise during pregnancy can alleviate discomfort, increase energy levels, speed labor, and reduce the risk of complications. The Everything® Pregnancy Fitness Bookwalks you through specially tailored exercises for toning and strengthening legs, arms, abdominal muscles, and the lower back-the parts of the body most affected by pregnancy and childbirth. Also included are tips and expert advice for creating a safe fitness plan for each trimester, dealing with the strains of pregnancy, and relieving stress.

The Everything® Pregnancy Fitness Bookshows you how to:

*Assess your exercise needs and abilities *Exercise safely and avoid injury *Establish a routine for walking, swimming, yoga, and aerobic activity *Create a program that enables you to lose weight quickly after your baby is born

The ideal complement to the bestselling Everything® Pregnancy Book, 2nd Edition, The Everything® Pregnancy Fitness Bookprovides risk-free workouts to promote good health and well-being before, during, and after delivery.

Robin Elise Weiss, L.C.C.E., I.C.C.E.-C.P.E., C.D. (D.O.N.A.), is a pregnancy fitness instructor and childbirth educator. She also works as a program assistant for the Department of Obstetrics, Gynecology and Women's Health at the University of Louisville's School of Medicine. She is a member of the Lamaze International Parent Committee, director for the BirthCare Network, past president for the Kentucky Alliance for the Advancement of Midwifery, and the former director of publications for the Kentucky Childbirth Education Association. She is currently the author of the Web site pregnancy.about.com. Ms. Weiss is the mother of six and lives in Louisville, KY.

Fitness through Aerobics or Vitalism

Fitness Through Aerobics

Author: Jan Galen Bishop

Written for an aerobics, step aerobics, or aerobic dance course, Fitness through Aerobics teaches steps and methodologies for performing all types of aerobic dance exercises, as well as the strength and flexibility exercises that contribute to proper technique. The book features thorough coverage of new trends in the aerobics and fitness fields, along with information on standard aerobic dance, warm-up/cool-down activities, flexibility, injury prevention, and methods for teaching different types of students. Readers like Fitness through Aerobics for its straightforward, easily accessible writing style and the wide range of topics and activities it covers. The book also supplies a list of websites and worksheets that make it easy for readers to access and apply information. Aerobics, Wellness, and You, Individual Differences: Let's Talk About You, The Aerobics Look: Clothing and Equipment, Fitness Components and Exercise Principles, The Aerobic Target Zone, Setting Goals and Reaching Your Dream, Posture: A Dynamic Concept, Warm-Up/Cool-Down: Flexibility, Rhythmic Aerobics: Variations and Styles, Body Toning Through Resistance Exercises, Weights, Bands, Water, Stability Balls: Adding Resistance, The Mind-Body Connection, Nutrition and Weight Control, Prevention and Care, A Lifetime of Aerobics. For college instructors and students, or anyone interested in aerobics, step aerobics or aerobic dance.

Booknews

This guide to aerobic exercise describes the relationship between exercise and health, considers the effect of health factors like asthma and pregnancy, offers advice on clothing and equipment, provides guidance for creating an aerobics routine, and includes instructions for particular exercises. Black and white photographs and illustrations accompany narrative descriptions of the exercises. Worksheets are provided for listing health information, calculating one's target heart rate, setting goals, logging progress, testing fitness, and nutrition planning. Annotation c. Book News, Inc., Portland, OR (booknews.com)

Booknews

New edition of a textbook that provides important exercise information that is difficult for an instructor to convey in a filled gymasium. Topics include goal setting, clothing and equipment, rhythmic aerobics, toning exercises, exercises to avoid, warming up and cooling down, nutrition and weight control, and care and prevention of injuries. Includes tips, bolded key words, and tear-out worksheets on chapter topics. Annotation c. by Book News, Inc., Portland, Or.

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Vitalism: The History of Herbalism, Homeopathy, and Flower Essences

Author: Matthew Wood

Vitalism, the recognition that the physical body is animated by a vital life force, is the foundation of most natural healing therapies. The forefathers of alternative medicine discovered methods of healing the body by stimulating this life force. In Vitalism: The History of Herbalism, Homeopathy, and Flower Essences, Matthew Wood describes the theories, lives, and work of nine great physicians who laid the groundwork for natural medicine.

Massage Secrets for Lovers or How to Stay Sober

Massage Secrets for Lovers

Author: Andrew Stanway

Lavishly illustrated with full-color photographs and illustrations—Massage Secrets for Lovers is the ultimate guide to intimate arousal for couples. Embracing the spiritual as well as the physical dimensions of sexuality, best-selling author and health expert Dr. Andrew Stanway enables couples to discover new depths of intimacy and realize new heights of pleasure in their relationships through erotic massage. Finding fresh lessons in the ancient wisdom of the East, Dr. Stanway first helps couples find a common ground of understanding and expectation so that their exploration of each other's bodies is also a communication on levels of the mind and spirit. For erotic massage elicits responses from more than five senses, and it releases feelings commonly bound by inhibitions, anxieties, and guilt. So it is that "Getting Ready"—the first part of Dr. Stanway's guide—prepares couples for their journey into total intimacy, whereas part 2, "Enhancing Your Sexual Skills," provides the means for transport with a variety of exercises and techniques in self-pleasuring to enhance sexual energy and increase sexual awareness. Part 3, "Giving and Receiving Pleasure," takes you there. With four-color photographs, informative diagrams, and practical prose, Stanway presents couples with a comprehensive step-by-step guide to massaging every erogenous zone of a partner's body and effectually heightening arousal and delight; for in erotic massage the only boundary is the imagination.

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How to Stay Sober: Recovery Without Religion

Author: James Christopher

Until now, virtually all therapy for alcoholics and other chemical-dependent individuals has been religious in nature. Traditional support groups imply that recovery is simply not possible without reliance on a supernatural "Higher Power" or "God as you understand Him." But the need for a secular alternative has been answered. How to Stay Sober: Recovery without Religion can help nonreligious alcoholics maintain philosophical integrity while achieving sobriety. There is no need to pay lip service to religious rituals and beliefs implied or directly stated by traditional support groups.

James Christopher, a longtime sober alcoholic, offers new insights and suggestions for developing coping skills and regaining self-esteem through self-reliance. He notes that current research indicates that there is no such thing as an "alcoholic personality" -- that addiction is the result of physiology, not psychology. It is only by making sobriety the number-one priority in life, Christopher states, that an alcoholic can achieve recovery.

This book is unique in that it offers concrete guidelines for organizing grass-roots secular sobriety groups. It also provides an important weekly diary for the alcoholic to use in that crucial first year of sobriety.

Gerald A Larue, professor emeritus of archaeology and biblical studies at the University of Southern California, states in his introduction: "There is within each of us an instinctual drive to live. We want to live well, to be in control of our lives... Because we are social creatures, we want others to live and live well too... Responsible sobriety, under personal control, is the key." Sobriety must be prioritized daily, no matter what, to remain under personal control. It is only through this conscious choice, Christopher states, that an alcoholic can get back on track and begin anew the creative learning process of life.

Substance Abuse Report

Recommended reading.

Table of Contents:

	Dedication	7
	Foreword	9
	Introduction	13
1	Can Sober Alcoholics Ever Drink Again?	19
2	A.A. and Beyond: Sobriety Without Superstition	25
3	Why Stress Sobriety Over Alcoholism?	33
4	Me, Responsible?	35
5	Phasing Out the Pavlovian Pull	37
6	Sobriety Strategies for the Newly Sober	39
7	No Matter What Vignettes	43
8	Little Things Mean A Lot	45
9	Drink Dreams	47
10	Spotlighting Sobriety for Survival	49
11	The Sobriety Priority at Close Range	51
12	The Sobriety Priority and Conscious Choice	53
13	The Importance of Self-Reliance and the Danger of Superstition	55
14	Gullibility and the Grateful Syndrome	59
15	Secular Treatment for Chemical Dependency	65
16	A Secular Framework for Sobriety	69
17	Living Well in Sobriety Is the Best Revenge	79
18	Conversation	87
19	This Is Serious	89
20	Secular Sobriety Groups: An Introduction	91
21	The S.S.G. Alternative	93
22	Maintaining Sobriety	111
23	Across-the-Board Sobriety	115
24	Alcoholics Helping Alcoholics	117
25	Sobriety Comes Out of the Closet	121
26	Conclusion	125
Appendix A	Weekly Journal	129
Appendix B	Press Releases	183
Appendix C	Free-thought Groups	187
	Notes	189

Power Yoga or Ebby

Power Yoga

Author: Ulrica Norberg

According to Yoga Journal, there are 16.5 million yoga practitioners in America and they spend almost $3 billion dollars on classes and products each year.  Author Ulrica Norberg suggests that yoga can aid us in developing our own life philosophies through a synthesis of Eastern ideology and an expanding understanding of ourselves. She takes readers through the elements of East Asian philosophy, the history and composition of yoga, and the basic movements and techniques specific to the dynamic yoga form of power yoga.  Filled with beautiful full-color photographs illustrating sun-salutation (the basis of power yoga exercises), numerous asanas (poses), and relaxation techniques, her book is useful for all levels of instruction and inspiration.  

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Ebby: The Man Who Sponsored Bill W.

Author: Mel B

In 1934, Ebby Thatcher called an old drinking buddy to tell him about the happiness he was finding in sobriety. His friend's name was Bill Wilson, and this book is the story of their life-long friendship. It is both a fascinating history of the formative years of Alcoholics Anonymous, as well as the bitter-sweet tale of the troubled man Bill W. always referred to as "my sponsor. "

"Deeply informative and moving, a valuable contribution to the history of A. A. A 'must' reading for anyone interested in one of the more fascinating chapters in A. A. 's history. "
--Nell Wing, Retired A. A. Archivist and Bill Wilson's Secretary

Personal Health or From Boys to Men

Personal Health: Perspectives and Lifestyles

Author: Patricia A Floyd

PERSONAL HEALTH: PERSPECTIVES AND LIFESTYLES, Fourth Edition emphasizes the individual's personal responsibility for wellness by presenting general (core) and current health information to guide decision making. The focus of the text is to present health topics, including cultural, racial, ethnic, and gender diversity issues, identify risk factors, and give you useful and sensible suggestions to reduce the risk for preventable diseases and conditions in order to achieve optimal levels of wellness for yourself, your friends, and your family.

Booknews

This third edition of an accessible introductory text for undergraduates continues to emphasize the relationship between health and various cultural differences, and adds new boxes on diversity which provide information on topics including stress as it relates to age, gender differences in communication, and HIV/AIDS in the African- American community. Other pedagogical features include tips for applying information in daily life, critical thinking boxes (new to this edition), facts and statistics on topics of interest, self- assessment, and study and review questions. Annotation c. Book News, Inc., Portland, OR

Table of Contents:

1. Introduction to Personal Health. 2. Personality and Emotional Health. 3. Stress and Health. 4. Personal Relationships. 5. Human Sexuality, Contraception, and Reproduction. 6. Communicable Diseases. 7. Noncommunicable Diseases. 8. Cardiovascular Diseases. 9. The Basics of Nutrition. 10. Weight Management. 11. Physical Activity and Health. 12. Psychoactive Drugs and Medications. 13. Tobacco and Alcohol. 14. Aging, Dying, and Death. 15. Consumerism and Environmental Health. Appendix. Glossary.

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From Boys to Men: A Woman's Guide to the Health of Husbands, Partners, Sons, Fathers, and Brothers

Author: Emily Senay

THE GROUNDBREAKING GUIDEBOOK ON THE HEALTH OF BOYS AND MEN -- FOR THE WOMEN WHO LOVE THEM

Men are likely to die, on average, nearly six years earlier than women -- and they have higher mortality rates for many of the leading causes of death in America, including heart disease, accidents, suicide, chronic liver disease, and cancer.

The women in their lives -- mothers, wives, girlfriends, sisters, and daughters -- are traditionally charged with managing their health concerns. From Boys to Men is a unique resource designed to arm women with much-needed information about men's health issues and to help them educate their male loved ones on how to take care of themselves. Filled with Dr. Senay's expert medical advice, personal anecdotes, and a healthy dose of humor, From Boys to Men will resonate with women of every age and stage of life.

TOPICS INCLUDE:

BOYS Health issues unique to infants · the most dangerous threats to teenage boys· learning disabilities and developmental disorders · gender issues · sportsmanship · body image · sex and sexuality MEN Preventative care · emotional needs and disorders · stress and depression · high cholesterol and blood pressure · coping with illness · sexual dysfunction...and more.

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A CBS medical correspondent offers a guide for woman about taking care of men, who don't take care of themselves. Copyright 2003 Reed Business Information.

Streetwear or Working out Working within

Streetwear

Author: Steven Vogel

The first definitive guide to clothes inspired by urban youth culture, written and produced by those involved in this fast-growing fashion force, Streetwear offers an insider's view of this subculture phenomenon-cum-industry. Hundreds of sketches, graphics, and photos present an encyclopedic overview of street style and fashion, while candid interviews bring together more than forty leading streetwear designers from around the world. Streetwear focuses not only on designers, but also on the magazines, Web publishers, and creative agencies that help drive these trends today. With its unique access and detailed reference section, Streetwear is the new bible for urban culture enthusiasts, documenting the appeal of a style that has exploded across the globe.

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Working Out, Working Within: The Tao of Inner Fitness Through Sports and Exercise

Author: Jerry Lynch

Zen meets The Zone in this guide to combining physical fitness with spiritual awakening. During physical training, we can experience something deeper than just the burn of working out. We can achieve spiritual awareness and feel what it's like to be alive and healthy. Working Out, Working Within offers readers techniques and suggestions to avoid fixating on winning the game, scoring the goal, or building the perfect body. Our workouts become tools for personal transcendence as we get to know ourselves, test our limits, gather inner strength, and build physical vitality. We can learn how to find harmony between body, mind, and spirit using breath watching, a simple Tao technique to encourage calming and an awareness of our bodies, and to discover our "Tao minds"; visual recording, through which we imagine our bodies in motion, employing all of the senses in our visualization; affirmation reciting, a way to confirm our thoughts by repeating them aloud; and valuable ancient Tao wisdom and strategies to synchronize body and soul. Chungliang Al Huang is the founder and president of the Living Tao Foundation and director of the Lan Ting Institute in China.

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Sports psychologist Lynch has worked extensively with Olympic and world-class athletes; Huang authored Thinking Body, Dancing Mind (Bantam, 1994). This latest book is aimed at athletes at every level, from the recreational beginner to the seasoned competitor. Applying the principles of Taoism to physical training, the authors emphasize that the greatest reward of sport is the inner process itself and that external results such as winning or gaining recognition are mere by-products that come from ha0ving met the spiritual challenge. By watching the breath, carefully visualizing outcomes, repeating affirmations, and vigilantly applying insights learned through these techniques, physical training becomes a spiritual journey of joy and discovery.