CATALOGUES - Health - Health & Psychology - Medical Conditions

The most complete and accessible guide available for living cancer-free now! One in four people currently have some kind of cancer. Studies have shown that 50% of cancer survivors show lingering effects from their treatment, over 25% have developed recurrence or new cancers, and that an estimated 75% can expect to have some kind of health concern associated with their treatment. If these facts aren’t discouraging enough, cancer patients also die of non-cancer causes at a higher rate than the general population. It is my go... read more

With this companion DVD to “Living With Brain Injury”, facts are reinforced and insights into brain injury are made clear. This informative, lively 75 minute video contains high quality graphics and actual pictures of the human brain to show areas of damage, explain brain repair and healing mechanisms and the major symptoms and problems that occur after brain injury. Designed for viewing again and again, Dr. Senelick’s teaching style makes learning of the material easy and fun. An excellent tool not only for families of brain injur... read more

Irritable bowel syndrome (IBS), the "common cold of the digestive system", affects 30 per cent of all people at some time in their lives. IBS is often triggered by stressful emotional situations and medical practitioners routinely recommend psychological treatment for the condition. This self-help book approaches IBS from a psychological perspective. The author explains the basic biology of IBS, describes some of the common medical treatments and shows readers how to identify troublesome foods and establish healthy new eating habit... read more

Fibromyalgia (FM) is a common condition that is associated with oftentimes debilitating chronic widespread pain, severe fatigue, poor sleep, mental fogginess (often called fibro fog) and several other symptoms. It can come on at any age, even during childhood. It affects up to one in ten women and one in sixty men over the course of their lifetime. An estimated 100 million worldwide suffer from this disease. However, roughly one in four family doctors and one in eight pain specialists believe that FM patients are faking their sympt... read more

‘I LOVED THE BOOK. It is long overdue. Dr White’s dedication and concern for the FM community show in EACH and EVERY word he writes.’ - Jackie Yencha, Vice President, National Fibromyalgia Partnership ‘If you have been belittled and ridiculed by family, friends, physicians, employers or attorneys who do not believe your fibromyalgia symptoms are real, this book is for you.’ - Kristin Thorson, President, American Fibromyalgia Syndrome Association, Editor, Fibromyalgia Network Journal ‘A very well-written user-friendly book that effective..read more

Crouch stresses the importance of finding out exactly what type of RSI you have and of seeking conservative treatment instead of jumping in and having surgery like she did. This book also gives an excellent rundown and explanation of the diagnostic techniques that doctors use, from the innocuous Phalen's test to the often-excruciating electromyography nerve conduction test. While the explanations of different treatments could be more in-depth, they're a good primer if you're investigating your options. Crouch also includes informat... read more

This fully revised and updated edition of The Chemotherapy Survival Guide provides chemotherapy patients with verything they need to know about treatment, including what they can expect at each stage and what they can do to prevent or minimize side effects.

The sensation of throbbing or soreness in the upper body can be misdiagnosed by physicians as well as patients. Internal organs generate a diffused pain that is difficult to localize. When a perceived case of indigestion turns out to be a heart attack, the importance of addressing each painful sensation becomes apparent. Doctors have access to journals and articles explaining the origins and conditions symptomatic of chest pain; however, it is hard for those not in the medical community to decipher this medical jargon. After much e... read more

Connecting the Dots shows readers how to reach the minds and hearts of people with middle to late stage Alzheimer's who may no longer initiate conversation. Compelling and inspiring anecdotes from the author's work reveal the depth of feeling and insight still present in advanced Alzheimer's patients. After each anecdote, the author explains the technique she used to draw meaning from the Alzheimer's patient's communication, then shows readers how to use it with their loved ones. The book also includes chapters of pertinent, access... read more

This book offers a complete self-care program for those at risk and those already suffering from one of the most common and most debilitating occupational injuries. Guided by symptom charts, you select the best exercises for the movement patterns required by your work and learn how to restore the range of motion to overworked hands and arms.

An invaluable resource for medical professionals, victims of chronic illnesses, and their loved ones, this dual memoir by a doctor and his longtime patient traces the growth of their unique friendship over a span of decades. By exploring the bond between caregiver and sufferer, this sensitive account evokes not only the constant day to day frustrations and emotional toll suffered by the chronically ill, but also an understanding of the mental struggles and conflicts that a conscientious doctor must face in deciding how best to trea... read more

The reassuring tone and clear explanations in this medical handbook provide valuable information to patients and family members struggling to understand a diagnosis of melanoma. Each year, more than 50,000 people in the U.S. learn that they have melanoma, and many of them are either young or elderly. This guide fills the information gap that develops between the initial diagnosis in the doctor's office and the treatment that follows. In easily understood layman's terms, a practicing oncologist explains the causes and symptoms of th... read more

Acceptance and commitment therapy (ACT) has proven dramatically effective at helping individuals with type 2 diabetes make lasting lifestyle changes necessary for their continued good health. This book develops the result of current research on ACT and diabetes into a radical new approach readers can use to keep the disease in check and get the most out of their lives.

Answers to Everyday Concerns About Diabetes: Taking into consideration both the medical and nutrition aspects of diabetes; this book is the standard reference – now updated to include the latest proven practice and research. An increasing number of Americans are diagnosed with diabetes or prediabetes each year and Diabetes Mellitus, in print and continually revised for over two decades, has never been more needed as a critical resource for people with diabetes and their families. Accessible: The goal of this book is to present... read more

When they were first documented in the medical literature, fibromyalgia (FMS) and chronic fatigue syndrome (CFS) were thought to be little more than psychosomatic complaints. Sufferers were repeatedly told nothing was medically wrong with them, though they slogged through life chronically exhausted and crippled with pain. But times have changed. Medical professionals now recognize that FMS and CFS are very real and highly individualized medical conditions, which require dedicated and attentive care. Many of the first books about FM... read more

The principal investigator behind the National Institutes of Health landmark study of chronic fatigue syndrome and fibromyalgia presents a new direction in the treatment of these debilitating conditions--a seven-step program for making lifestyle changes to break the cycles of tress and exhaustion that aggravate these conditions.

Author Clair Davies' own case of frozen shoulder led him to undertake an extensive study of trigger points and referred pain that eventually resulted in his runaway best-seller, "The Trigger Point Therapy Workbook". Now, this renowned bodywork expert and educator revisits the subject of frozen shoulder, offering the most detailed and comprehensive manual yet available about this painful and debilitating condition, a useful resource for self-care and for bodywork practitioners looking to expand their treatment repertoire. Frozen sho... read more

All of us probably remember being told, "Don't worry, you'll grow out of it," when we had bouts of acne as teenagers. The truth is, though, that not everybody grows out of acne. In fact, acne can even begin in adulthood and, among women, even after menopause as estrogen levels decline. This book offers a detailed discussion of the physical symptoms, causes, and treatments of adult acne. It offers you useful information about the various effective natural and medical treatments, as well as information on dealing with tangential effe... read more

Irritable bowel syndrome, Crohn’s disease, colitis, hepatitis, heartburn—these are only a few of the gastrointestinal disorders that affect tens of millions of Americans. Despite their prevalence, these conditions have proven difficult to treat with standard medical approaches. In this updated guide, Andrew Gaeddert offers a wealth of natural remedies and lifestyle changes that have helped thousands to alleviate symptoms and heal their bodies, one step at a time. Drawing on his extensive clinical experience, Gaeddert co... read more

"Andrew Gaeddert, an innovative leader and teacher in the field of herbal medicine, has put together a very practical guide for the treatment of digestive disorders. This book will be useful to both the patients with digestive ailments as well as the practitioners treating them.
--Steven Krems, MD
Diplomate American Board of Internal Medicine
Practitioner of Complementary Medicine
"Herbalist and nutritionist Andrew Gaeddert covers the gamut of natural treatments in a sympathetic voice, punctuated by anecdotes from his own healing jou..read more

Muscle relaxation, calm breathing, visual imagery, stories, music, humour, and positive affirmations are techniques that enhance a child's healing process. This book helps children with serious illnesses overcome the associated stresses of being sick by focusing on the connection between the mind and the body. It also offers parents and caretakers encouragement to face the emotional challenges of their child's illness. Medical scenarios and vocabulary are explained for kids to help them better understand what is happening. Ideas fo... read more

Providing an important bridge between heart function and practical lifestyle adjustments for the treatment and prevention of coronary heart disease, this text emphasizes the importance of psychological risk factors such as anxiety, anger and depression and techniques for controlling them.