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Getting Past Your Past: Take Control of Your Life with Self-Help Techniques from EMDR Therapy
by Francine ShapiroA totally accessible user's guide from the creator of a scientifically proven form of psychotherapy that has successfully treated millions of people worldwide.Whether we've experienced small setbacks or major traumas, we are all influenced by memories and experiences we may not remember or don't fully understand. Getting Past Your Past offers practical procedures that demystify the human condition and empower readers looking to achieve real change.Shapiro, the creator of EMDR (Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing), explains how our personalities develop and why we become trapped into feeling, believing and acting in ways that don't serve us. Through detailed examples and exercises readers will learn to understand themselves, and why the people in their lives act the way they do. Most importantly, readers will also learn techniques to improve their relationships, break through emotional barriers, overcome limitations and excel in ways taught to Olympic athletes, successful executives and performers. An easy conversational style, humor and fascinating real life stories make it simple to understand the brain science, why we get stuck in various ways and what to do about it. Don't let yourself be run by unconscious and automatic reactions. Read the reviews below from award winners, researchers, academics and best selling authors to learn how to take control of your life.
Get the Best Out of the Rest of Your Life: A Woman's Guide to the Second Half of Life
by Jean Shapiro[from inside flaps] "This book explodes the myth that once we reach our middle years life is all downhill. Drawing on her experience as an agony aunt, Jean Shapiro answers the real questions women have put to her, covering subjects like health, relationships, sex, loneliness and planning a positive future. From remarriage to coping with financial crises, Get The Best Out Of The Rest Of Your Life is packed with useful and confidence-building advice. Readers will find they are not 'over the hill' but within reach of new summits."
Embodied Cognition (New Problems of Philosophy)
by Lawrence ShapiroEmbodied cognition is a recent development in psychology that practitioners often present as a superseding standard cognitive science. In this outstanding introduction, Lawrence Shapiro sets out the central themes and debates surrounding embodied cognition, explaining and assessing the work of many of the key figures in the field, including Lawrence Barsalou, Daniel Casasanto, Andy Clark, Alva Noë, and Michael Spivey. Beginning with an outline of the theoretical and methodological commitments of standard cognitive science, Shapiro then examines philosophical and empirical arguments surrounding the traditional perspective, setting the stage for a detailed examination of the embodied alternative. He introduces topics such as dynamical systems theory, ecological psychology, robotics, and connectionism, before addressing core issues in philosophy of mind such as mental representation and extended cognition. This second edition has been updated and revised throughout and includes new chapters that both expand on earlier topics and that introduce new material on embodied concepts, preference formation, and emotion. Including helpful chapter summaries and annotated further reading at the end of each chapter, Embodied Cognition, Second Edition is essential reading for all students of philosophy of mind, psychology, and cognitive science.
Transforming the Nature of Health
by Marcey Shapiro Robert GoldenA provocative blend of personal memoir, new science, and philosophical treatise, this book presents a fresh model for healing by rethinking our relationships with one another, the natural world, our bodies, and our innermost selves. Dr. Marcey Shapiro focuses on eliminating us/them or friend/enemy dichotomies, shifting instead to a model based on enduring values of love, compassion, harmony, and peace. Throughout the book she reevaluates prevailing cultural beliefs about the causes and meaning of illness and offers a vision for a different type of societal understanding of health with a new view of the possible role of medicine in healing. Interweaving inspiring anecdotes from her experiences of the natural world, in medical training and practice, and with mystical exploration, Dr. Shapiro includes examples of medical advances that honor our interconnectedness and provides practical tools like breathing techniques, tips for self-examination, and methods for expanding awareness. Transforming the Nature of Health traces the roots of the matter/spirit split in contemporary science and medicine, evaluating its constraints as a paradigm for us as evolving beings. Dr. Shapiro presumes that we are much more than our physical bodies and asks readers to join in cocreating a new language and new science that express the whole of our miraculous existence.From the Trade Paperback edition.
Freedom from Anxiety
by Marcey Shapiro Barbara L. ShapiroThis book presents hundreds of safe, practical, and effective tools and techniques to alleviate anxiety, an epidemic that affects nearly 20 percent of Americans. Author and seasoned physician Marcey Shapiro, MD, shares how her personal struggle with this widespread syndrome led her to discover that there is not one treatment program that works for everyone and provides a wide range of integrative methods that will help readers find real and transformative relief. Dr. Shapiro grappled with anxiety on her own path to greater health and wholeness and observed, through her personal experience and that of treating numerous patients who suffer from the heartache and despair that anxiety causes, that finding peace involves a spiritual journey of self-awareness and self-acceptance. She has successfully helped herself and her patients bring ease and peace of mind back into their lives using a diverse assortment of complementary techniques, including dietary changes, visualizations, shifting thoughts, breathing techniques, nutritional supplements, herbs, homeopathy, bodywork, aromatherapy, flower essences, and acupuncture, as well as more commonplace Western techniques such as medication and therapy, when appropriate. Offering a variety of nondogmatic, empowering tools for enhancing personal growth, Freedom from Anxiety will help anxiety sufferers find ways, many of them free or very low cost, to achieve immediate relief as well as long term care and treatment. It can be read from cover to cover or perused for specific problems or solutions. Readers are able to take advantage of Dr. Shapiro's vast knowledge and research as well as her engaging personal anecdotes and those from her decades of clinical practice.
Suckers: How Alternative Medicine Makes Fools of Us All
by Rose Shapiro'Alternative' medicine is now used by one in three of us. In the UK we spend an estimated £4.5 billion a year on it and its practitioners are now insinuating themselves into the mainstream. There are methods based on ancient or far-eastern medicine, as well as ones invented in the nineteenth and twentieth centuries. Many are promoted as natural treatments. What they have in common is that there is no hard evidence that any of them work. Treatments like homeopathy, acupuncture and chiropractic are widely available and considered reputable by many. Ever more bizarre therapies, from naturopathy to nutraceuticals, ear candling to ergogenics, are increasingly favoured. Endorsed by celebrities and embraced by the middle classes, alternative medicine's appeal is based on the spurious rediscovery of ancient wisdom and the supposedly benign quality of nature. Surrounded by an aura of unquestioning respect and promoted through uncritical airtime and column inches, alternative medicine has become a lifestyle choice. Its global market is predicted to be worth $5 trillion by 2050.Suckers reveals how alternative medicine can jeopardise the health of those it claims to treat, leaches resources from treatments of proven efficacy and is largely unaccountable and unregulated. In short, it is an industry that preys on human vulnerability and makes fools of us all. Suckers is a calling to account of a social and intellectual fraud; a bracing, funny and popular take on a global delusion.
Strong Like Her: A Celebration of Rule Breakers, History Makers, and Unstoppable Athletes
by Haley ShapleyBeautiful and powerful, Strong Like Her presents the awe-inspiring account of women&’s athleticism throughout history.Journalist Haley Shapley takes us through the delightful untold history of female strength to understand how we can better encourage—and celebrate—the physical power of women. Part group biography, part cultural history, Strong Like Her delves into the fascinating stories of our muscular foremothers. From the first female Olympian (who entered the chariot race through a loophole) to the circus stars who could lift their husbands above their heads and make it look like &“a little light housework with a feather duster,&” these brave and brawny women paved the way for the generations to follow. Filled with Sophy Holland&’s beautiful portraits of some of today&’s most awe-inspiring athletes, Strong Like Her celebrates strength in all its forms. Illuminating the lives and accomplishments of storied female sports stars—whose contributions to society go far beyond their entries in record books—Shapley challenges us to rethink everything we thought we knew about the power of women.
Ethnic Differences in Fertility and Assisted Reproduction
by Fady I. ShararaOver the past 10 years, studies have shown that the rates of fertility vary in different ethnic groups. Ethnic differences also play a significant role in the outcome of assisted reproductive technology (ART) cycles. In the United States, minority groups--African Americans, Hispanics (mainly Mexicans and Central Americans), East Asians (Chinese, Japanese, Koreans, Philippinos) and South Asians (Indians, Pakistanis, and Bengalis)--have significantly lower chances of live births compared to Caucasian women. Birth outcome data collected by the Society for Assisted Reproductive Technology shows a worsening trend in conception rates between the years 1999-2000 and 2004-2006, raising more concern that the disparity in fertility rates between minority groups and white women is widening over time. This comprehensive book serves to answer the questions that arise when managing infertility in a multi-ethnic population. An expert assembly of key leaders in the field of reproductive medicine imparts insight and clinical experience in order to identify and analyze the possible causes of racial disparities in fertility outcome. Some of the reviewed causes include higher Body Mass Index (BMI), tubal diseases, metabolic syndrome, and fibroids in African Americans; tubal disease and higher early pregnancy loss in Hispanics; higher incidence of diminished ovarian reserve and lower BMI in East Asians; and higher incidence of polycystic ovarian disease (PCOS) in South Asians. The book also provides a review of data on access to care and ART services in developing countries. A thoughtful combination of evidence-based medicine and advanced treatment options, this book is sure to distinguish itself as the definitive reference on ethnic differences in assisted reproduction.
Theories of Psychotherapy and Counseling: Concepts and Cases (Fifth Edition)
by Richard S. SharfComprehensive in scope yet succinct in its descriptions and explanations, THEORIES OF PSYCHOTHERAPY & COUNSELING: CONCEPTS AND CASES, 5e equips readers with a solid understanding of the systematic theories of psychotherapy and counseling. The text delivers a thorough explanation of concepts as well as insightful case summaries and therapist-client dialogue that illustrate techniques and treatment in practice. It demonstrates how theories can be applied to individual therapy or counseling for common psychological disorders--such as depression and generalized anxiety disorders--as well as how to apply them to group therapy.
Ancient Egypt: The Secrets of the Sphinx (Ancient Wisdom for the New Age)
by Zelda SharifDiscover how the wisdom of ancient Egypt can provide guidance for living in the modern world with this fascinating, fully illustrated guide. Today, there are countless New Age philosophies designed for self-improvement and spiritual development, but none of them match the timeless wisdom contained within the mysteries of Ancient Egypt. This volume introduces readers to the ways of the pharaohs; their relationship to the land and the river Nile; their positive attitudes toward death and the afterlife as set down in The Book of the Dead; and their sacred rites, symbols, and stones which have had a profound influence on cultures throughout history. Fully illustrated with magnificent artwork, this volume also covers Ancient Egyptian history, archeological sites, mysterious relics, and speculation about the meaning and power of the pyramids.
Fitness And Health-7th Edition
by Brian Sharkey Steven GaskillDiscover how to achieve the maximum benefits of physical activity. This sixth edition of Fitness & Healthis your guide to both a deeper understanding of the exercise-health relationship and a map for meeting your individual needs and goals. The book clearly explains how the body responds to physical activity, why physical activity is so beneficial to health, and the way in which physical activity enhances these areas of fitness: - Aerobic and muscular fitness - Weight control - Performance in work and sport - Energy and vitality Authors Brian Sharkey, former president of the American College of Sports Medicine and a world-renowned fitness authority, and sport physiologist and Olympic coach Steven Gaskill present a wealth of research-based advice and activities. They provide information on aerobic fitness and prescription, which emphasizes sustained fitness, and incorporate the latest research and nutrition information regarding weight control. Considered a classic, this revised and updated edition has already helped thousands of readers experience firsthand the benefits of more physical activity. Make Fitness & Healtha priority and you, too, will be rewarded.
The Concise Book of Dry Needling: A Practitioner's Guide to Myofascial Trigger Point Applications
by John SharkeyA major development in the safe and effective treatment of myofascial trigger points and myofascial pain, this book is a concise, comprehensive, and well-illustrated reference on dry needling. John Sharkey—an international authority on myofascial trigger points, myofascial pain, myofascial trigger point dry needling, and neuromuscular therapy as well as an accredited clinical anatomist—draws on his thirty years of experience in bodywork and movement therapy to provide accurate and essential criteria for the identification and subsequent treatment of myofascial trigger points through the exclusive use of a fine, filiform needle. The ideal accompaniment to course notes and the perfect tableside reference guide, this book describes the origin, etiology, and pathophysiology of the myofascial trigger point as well as indications and contraindications for myofascial trigger point dry needling. Instructive illustrations support the text, along with standards and guidelines that ensure safe, effective, and appropriate application. Physical therapists including osteopaths, chiropractors, neuromuscular therapists, soft tissue therapists, physiotherapists, and sports massage therapists will find this guide indispensible. Because Sharkey explains why so many people have unresolved chronic pain and provides clear explanations of how pain is propagated, the book is also an invaluable source of information for patients with chronic pain and their care providers.From the Trade Paperback edition.
The Concise Book of Muscles, Third Edition
by John Sharkey Chris JarmeyUpdated with the latest human anatomy and biomechanics research, the third edition of this authoritative, best-selling book offers a comprehensive introduction to emerging explanations of new models of living motion and human architecture. Detailed, full-color anatomical drawings and clear, succinct text identify all the major muscles, showing the origin, insertion, action, and innervation of each muscle. Designed to make complex topics easily accessible to medical students and anyone interested in anatomy and movement, The Concise Book of Muscles is a quick, information-packed, and user-friendly guide to this rapidly-growing and important field.
Doctor Bowl: Quick + Simple Balanced Vegetarian and Vegan Food
by Dr Divya SharmaDoctor Bowl includes easy, nutritious recipes that are nourishing and delicious. The dishes are super simple, with short and budget-friendly ingredients lists and cooking times of less than 30 minutes (with just a little prep!). And most importantly, all are effortlessly tasty. All of the recipes are vegetarian and any that suit vegan, dairy-free or gluten-free diets are clearly signposted. There are also tips for quick cheats, as well as storage and freezing instructions.Chapters are broken into the types of bowls, dependent on time of day, season and mood: Quick Breakfasts / Weekend Brunch / Summer Salads / Winter Warmers / Snacks & Energy Boosters / Indulgent Puddings.Everyone should eat well, no matter their budget or time constraints and Doctor Bowl ensures that every delicious meal is easy, cheap, quick and nourishing.
The Answer to Cancer: Is Never Giving It A Chance To Start
by Hari Sharma Rama K. Mishra James G. Meade"The public hasn't had the first clue about how to prevent cancer. This book provides that clue and more. This offers effective prevention if people follow the guidelines." -Christopher S. Clark, M.D.The Raj - Maharishi Ayurveda Health Center"Charming and fun to read. It is not just a cancer book, it gives people an opportunity to learn simple, yet powerful techniques for staying fit without tough diets or impossible workout programs."-Jay Glaser, M.D. Medical Director, Lancaster Ayurveda Medical Center. Simple, natural things are the answer to cancer! Sound too easy? Here a Western research physician teams with an Eastern Ayurvedic to explain how ancient "secrets" -- that you can do from home! -- make it difficult for cancer to ever get started.
Theoretical Foundations of Health Education and Health Promotion
by Manoj SharmaA SHAPE America Endorsed Title! Abstract concepts and behavioral and social theories used in health education and promotion can be challenging for students to learn and comprehend. Theoretical Foundations of Health Education and Health Promotion, Fourth Edition provides a simple, pragmatic, easy-to-apply exposition to behavioral and social theories used in health education, health promotion, and public health. The Fourth Edition introduces students to common theories from behavioral and social sciences that are currently being used in health education and promotion. Each discussion of theory is accompanied by a practical skill-building activity in the context of planning and evaluation, along with a set of application questions that will assist the student in mastering the application of the theory. Theoretical Foundations of Health Education and Health Promotion is written to address the core competencies for health education specialists outlined by the National Commission for Heal
Foundations of Mental Health Promotion
by Manoj Sharma Paul BranscumWritten for undergraduate and graduate courses in public and community health, the second edition of Foundations of Mental Health Promotion provides a current look at mental health and mental illness with a focus on medical, epidemiological, behavioral, sociological, political, historical, developmental, and cultural perspectives in the field. Readers are introduced to the field of mental health promotion, and both individual-level and population-level approaches to handling mental health concerns are emphasized.
Parkinson's Disease and the Family: A New Guide (The Harvard University Press Family Health Guides #2)
by Nutan Sharma Elaine RichmanToo often, with Parkinson's disease, a loved one serves as medical interpreter, patient advocate, and caregiver. Sharma and Richman draw on the latest research and clinical practice techniques to offer valuable suggestions for managing patient care and, perhaps more important, for healing the family unit.
Live Longer, Live Younger: Design Your Personal Plan for a Long and Healthy Life
by Rajendra SharmaKnown in the music industry as the &“Rock Doc&” for his work prescribing optimum health tips to such legendary musicians as Tina Turner and Spice Girl Melanie C, Dr. Sharma has in recent years turned his attention to anti-aging. In his new book he has compiled over twenty-five years of research and clinical experience into a comprehensive and affordable volume. Sharma believes that the key to slowing the aging process is to first understand which of your body systems is showing the most wear and tear, or is most likely to break down based on your past, your family history and, when needed, medical tests and diagnostics. After filling out a simple questionnaire, you will be guided through an array of scientifically up-to-date tips that are nothing less than encyclopedic in scope.
Éxito. Una guía extraordinaria
by Robin SharmaÉxito. Una guía extraordinaria contiene una fórmula de probada eficacia que te ayudará a encontrar y sacar el máximo partido a tu potencial para vivir una vida extraordinaria. Es un manual fuera de lo común, estructurado en pequeños capítulos que invitan a reflexionar o actuar. Entre sus páginas encontrarás consejos que te subirán el ánimo, te darán energía y te estimularán. Éste es un libro que inyecta aire fresco en tu rutina y te ayuda a jugar tu mejor partido como ser humano. Un libro asertivo que te cargará de energía positiva y, alimentando tu vida interior, te animará a vivir de una forma plena, feliz y activa.
Una inspiración para cada día
by Robin SharmaEn Una inspiración para cada día, Robin Sharma destila los conceptos más reveladores y significativos de su best seller El monje que vendió su Ferrari y de los títulos que siguieron a este éxito internacional, y los reúne en un calendario perpetuo de fácil lectura, diseñado para convertir en extraordinario cada uno de los días de nuestra vida.Un obra que se convertirá en un compañero vitalicio en tu camino hacia la excelencia.
Lecciones sobre la vida del monje que vendió su Ferrari
by Robin Sharma«Cuando naciste, llorabas mientras el mundo se regocijaba. Vive la vida de manera que cuando mueras el mundo llore mientras tú te regocijas.»Antiguo proverbio sánscrito¿Ha removido algo en su interior esa perla de sabiduría? ¿Siente que la vida se le escapa tan deprisa que nunca tendrá la oportunidad de vivir con la intensidad, la felicidad y la alegría que usted sabe que merece? ¿Cree que ha dilapidado su vida corriendo en pos del éxito en vez de llenarla de significados profundos? Si es así, esta especialísima obra del gurú del liderazgo Robin Sharma,cuya serie de El monje que vendió su Ferrari ha transformado la vida de miles de personas, será la luz que le abrirá las puertas deuna nueva manera de vivir. En este manual, ameno y lleno de sabiduría, Robin Sharma ofrece 101 sencillas soluciones a los problemas más complejos de la vida, desde un poco conocido método para combatir el estrés y la preocupación hasta un modo eficacísimo de disfrutar de la vida, al tiempo que se crea un legado perdurable. «Honra tu pasado», «Empieza bien el día», «Ve tus problemas como bendiciones» y «Descubre tu vocación» son otros ejemplos de cómo Sharma aborda la necesidad del cambio.
Manifest per als herois de cada dia: Activa el positivisme, maximitza la productivitat, serveix el món
by Robin SharmaARA ÉS EL TEU MOMENT / AQUESTA ÉS LA TEVA GUIA Durant més de vint-i-cinc anys, Robin Sharma, el llegendari expert en lideratge i en excel·lència, ha ensenyat discretament a titans dels negocis, a colossos de l'esport professional i a superestrelles del món de l'espectacle un sistema revolucionari que els ha ajudat a convertir les seves màximes aspiracions en resultats diaris palpables. Ara, a Manifest pels herois de cada dia -la seva obra mestra-, l'innovador Robin Sharma ha destil·lat els principis fonamentals, els protocols i les tàctiques del seu mètode de mentoring per crear una obra de gran valor que és, alhora, un compendi d'estratègies per assolir una productivitat inesgotable, un manual per portar una vida incomparable i una guia universal per arribar a ser un líder espiritual capaç de portar el món a remolc teu. Al llarg de les pàgines d'aquest llibre absolutament únic hi descobriràs: -Pautes reals de com les persones més creatives, productives i pròsperes del planeta adquireixen hàbits insuperables, controlen la rutina diària i s'organitzen la vida en les esferes més elevades. -Pràctiques poderoses per millorar l'energia, augmentar la vitalitat i prolongar la longevitat per tal de donar forma al geni que portes dins. -Un model demostrat per dur a terme feines excepcionals de lideratge en el teu sector que il·luminin les generacions futures. -Tècniques basades en la neurociència per convertir els problemes en triomfs, els temors en esperons i els patiments del passat en heroisme quotidià. -Una saviesa inusual (adquirida amb esforç) per millorar la vivacitat, per incubar una serenor sublim i per dignificar la llibertat espiritual que crea una vida joiosa. Ressenyes:«L'estrella del rock del lideratge.»The Globe and Mail «Malgrat que Robin rebutgi l'etiqueta de guru, resulta difícil no referir-s'hi amb aquest terme.»Publishers Weekly «Rivalitza en seguidors amb el Dalai Lama.»The Times of India
Manifiesto para los héroes de cada día: Activa tu positivismo, maximiza tu productividad, sirve al mundo
by Robin SharmaAHORA ES TU MOMENTO / ESTA ES TU GUÍA Durante más de veinticinco años, Robin Sharma, el legendario experto en liderazgo y en excelencia, ha enseñado discretamente a titanes de los negocios, a grandes del deporte profesional y a superestrellas del mundo del espectáculo un revolucionario sistema que los ha ayudado a convertir sus máximas aspiraciones en resultados palpables a diario. Ahora, en Manifiesto para los héroes de cada día -su obra maestra-, el innovador Robin Sharma ha destilado los principios fundamentales, los protocolos y las tácticas de su método de mentoring y ha creado una obra valiosísima que es al mismo tiempo un compendio de estrategias para alcanzar una productividad inagotable, un manual para llevar una vida incomparable, y una guía universal para llegar a ser un líder espiritual capaz de cargar con el mundo sobre los hombros. En las páginas de este libro absolutamente único descubrirás: - Pautas reales sobre cómo las personas más creativas, productivas y prósperas del planeta adquieren hábitos insuperables, controlan sus días y organizan su vida al más alto nivel. - Prácticas poderosas para mejorar la energía, aumentar la vitalidad y prolongar la longevidad a fin de dar forma al genio que eres. - Un modelo demostrado para realizar trabajos excepcionales que lideren tu sector e iluminen a futuras generaciones. - Técnicas basadas en la neurociencia para convertir problemas en triunfos, temores en acicates y sufrimientos del pasado en heroísmo cotidiano. - Una sabiduría inusual (y alcanzada con esfuerzo) para mejorar tu vivacidad, incubar una serenidad sublime y dignificar la libertad espiritual que crea una vida hermosa. Reseñas:«La estrella del rock del liderazgo.»The Globe and Mail «A pesar de que Robin Sharma rechace la etiqueta de gurú, resulta difícil no referirse a él con ese término.»Publishers Weekly «Rivaliza en seguidores con el Dalai Lama.»The Times of India
The Monk Who Sold His Ferrari: A Fable About Fulfilling Your Dreams and Reaching Your Destiny
by Robin SharmaInspiring tale provides a step-by-step approach to living with greater courage, balance, abundance and joy.