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by Tricia SeaboltMelanie's grandfather has Alzheimer's disease. In one of his foggy moments, he decides to go grocery shopping and it proves to be an ordeal.
Pain & Performance: The Revolutionary New Way to Use Training as Treatment for Pain and Injury
by Matt Fitzgerald Ryan WhitedDiscover how to move through pain and injury, overcome perceived limits, and be in control of your athletic performance. Pain is universal. Athletes in pursuit of performance are not strangers to pain—in fact they embrace it. But nothing derails training faster than nagging athletic pain and injury, which all too often land athletes in an endless cycle of physical therapy or leave them sidelined from sport altogether, awaiting surgery. Pain & Performance is a tour de force that explores compelling advances in pain science to reveal the shocking lack of evidence to support modern medicine&’s approach to injury management. Author Ryan Whited shares how his own journey, as both an elite climber and a professional trainer, inspired his revolutionary Training as Treatment method for helping athletes bounce back from broken to achieve breakthrough performances. This powerful new approach to musculoskeletal health will empower athletes to move through pain with confidence and control as they continue to chase big goals.
Pain Erasers: The Complete Natural Medicine Guide to Safe, Drug-Free Relief
by Michelle Schoffro Cook2021 Nautilus Book Award Silver Winner - Health, Healing, and Wellness &“Excellent supplementary resource for anyone suffering from chronic pain.&” —Midwest Book Review At last! Here&’s a safe, reliable, drug-free guide to relieve millions of pain sufferers worldwide. If you&’re struggling with chronic or acute pain, you may find that commonly prescribed medications are often expensive, and often ineffective. They can also lead to unwanted side-effects or serious drug interactions. That&’s where Pain Erasers can help. This long-awaited guide to drug-free pain relief offers a wide variety of natural alternatives to help you take control of your pain—and ultimately, your life. Dr. Michelle Schoffro Cook, PhD, DNM is a trusted natural medicine expert and the internationally recognized author of 60 Seconds to Slim and The Ultimate pH Solution. After suffering from serious car accident injuries, she found that conventional medicine failed to ease her intense pain. Desperate for relief, she launched a search for natural alternatives—and discovered a whole new world of safe, effective pain relief. Within these pages, Pain Erasers: A Natural Doctor&’s Guide to Safe, Drug-Free Relief will reveal new ways to naturally erase your pain, often permanently! You&’ll discover dozens of natural painkillers, from a little-known but highly effective resin from the rainforest, along with such standbys as ginger and turmeric. And to boost the effects of these remedies, you&’ll get helpful tips on how to change your diet and lifestyle for optimal health and pain and inflammation management. Because not every remedy works on every type of pain, Dr. Schoffro Cook guides readers through the best methods for specific conditions, such as back pain, fibromyalgia, joint pain, migraines and headaches, neck pain, plantar fasciitis, temporomandibular joint syndrome, tendonitis, trigeminal neuralgia, whiplash, and more. No matter what type of chronic or acute pain you&’re struggling with, this guidebook will help you navigate information on dozens of natural remedies, setting you on a path toward long-term healing. It's time to start living the pain-free life you deserve—and Pain Erasers will show you the way.
Pain Free
by Pete Egoscue Roger GittinesStarting today, you don't have to live in pain.That is the revolutionary message of this breakthrough system for eliminating chronic pain without drugs, surgery, or expensive physical therapy. Developed by Pete Egoscue, a nationally renowned physiologist and sports injury consultant to some of today's top athletes, the Egoscue Method has an astounding 95 percent success rate. The key is a series of gentle exercises and carefully constructed stretches called E-cises. Inside you'll find detailed photographs and step-by-step instructions for dozens of e-cizes specifically designed to provide quick and lasting relief of: Lower back pain, hip problems, sciatica, and bad knees Carpal tunnel syndrome and even some forms of arthritis Migraines and other headaches, stiff neck, fatigue, sinus problems, vertigo, and TMJ Shin splints, varicose veins, sprained or weak ankles, and many foot ailments Bursitis, tendinitis, and rotator cuff problems Plus special preventive programs for maintaining health through the entire body.With this book in hand, you're on your way to regaining the greatest gift of all: a pain-free body!the help of Pete Egoscue's revolutionary program of quick stretches and strength-building exercises, you can cure chronic pain, and do it naturally. Pete Egoscue has shown thousands of individuals, corporations, schools, and championship sports teams how to eliminate pain without investing in expensive ergonomic devices or resorting to surgery or drug therapies. His groundbreaking book, with nearly 50,000 hardcover copies sold, shows readers how to:Relieve lower back painImprove hip problems, sciatica, and bad kneesRelieve migraines and other headaches, stiff neck, fatigue, sinus problems, vertigo, and TMJRelieve painful problems, like carpal tunnel syndrome, often misdiagnosed as arthritisPrevent injuries and maintain health through stretching programs for the entire bodyFilled with easy instructions, photos, and line illustrations throughout, this book will provide quick, effective pain relief. -->From the Trade Paperback edition.
Pain Free (Revised and Updated Second Edition): A Revolutionary Method for Stopping Chronic Pain
by Pete EgoscueLive pain free! Now fully updated and revised throughout, this million-copy bestseller will help you feel and move better. &“This book is extraordinary, and I am thrilled to recommend it to anyone who&’s interested in dramatically increasing the quality of their physical health.&”—Tony Robbins With a new foreword by John Lynch, Hall of Fame NFL safety and general manager of the San Francisco 49ersStarting today, you don&’t have to live in pain. That is the revolutionary message of the Egoscue Method, a breakthrough system for eliminating musculoskeletal pain without drugs, surgery, or expensive physical therapy. Developed by Pete Egoscue, an internationally renowned physiologist and injury consultant to some of the most successful performers in all walks of life, the Egoscue Method has helped millions of people with an astounding success rate of over 90 percent. The Method uses a series of gentle exercises and carefully constructed stretches called &“E-cises&” to teach the body to return to its natural, pain-free state. Inside, you&’ll find detailed photographs and step-by-step instructions for dozens of E-cises specifically designed to provide quick and lasting relief of• joint discomfort, including back and neck pain; achy knees, hips, and shoulders; arthritis; and injured ankles.• muscle and soft-tissue problems, including rotator cuff injuries, tendinitis, and common foot ailments.• shooting pains, including sciatica and carpal tunnel syndrome.• and much more, including headaches, vertigo, and fatigue.With this book, you&’re on your way to regaining the greatest gift of all: a pain-free body!
Pain Free 1-2-3: A Proven Program for Eliminating Chronic Pain Now
by Jacob TeitelbaumThe bestselling author of From Fatigued to Fantastic shows chronic pain sufferers how to treat the underlying causes of pain and regain health and vitality Pain Free 1-2-3 demonstrates the four critical components for healing tissue: getting optimum nutrition and sleep, correcting hormonal levels, and eliminating the factors that put stress on the body. Dr. Jacob Teitelbaum provides more than 100 treatments combining both natural and prescription approaches to guide you on how to aid the body in healing, locate the source of your pain, and tailor treatments for maximum effect. “An excellent and powerfully effective part of the standard of practice for treatmentof people who suffer from fibromyalgia and myofascial pain syndrome.” --The Journal of the American Academy of Pain Management
Pain Free Everyday: The Roadmap for Natural Treatment When Pills, Injections, or Surgery Aren't Your Solutions
by Eileen Paulo-Chrisco Anthony ChriscoPain Free Everyday helps readers stop spending money on therapy that is not working and start making the worthwhile investment in learning how simple habits can treat their pain and reclaim their body’s exuberance. In Pain Free Everyday, medical researcher and personal trainer, Eileen Paulo-Chrisco shows readers how to restore their body’s innate ability to heal from chronic pain and discomfort before they progress to dysfunction. Once a chronic pain sufferer herself, Eileen provides relatable examples and inspiring stories that shine a ray of hope in the dark world of chronic pain. Pain Free Everyday helps those who are suffering from stiffness and chronic pain and are tired of popping pills. It helps alleviate the worries of surgical intervention or paranoia of a life that will never be the same again by providing tips and tools that help readers see new ways of handling chronic pain. With Pain Free Everyday, learn how to live a pain-free and drug-free life by reconnecting with the largest organ system of the body, the fascia. It is time to get rid of chronic pain and stiffness once and for all!
Pain Free Living for Drug Free People: A Guide to Pain Management in Recovery
by Joseph Moriarity Marvin D Seppala David P. MartinAn authoritative guide to pain control and pain medications for people in recoveryPeople in recovery who suffer from pain, whether it's acute, chronic, or the result of an ongoing condition such as cancer--face a special challenge. How can they use effective pain medications without triggering a relapse? Pain-Free Living for Drug-Free People is an information-packed guide to pain management in recovery and other issues related to pain control and addiction.
Pain Free Living: The Egoscue Method for Strength, Harmony, and Happiness
by Pete Egoscue Roger Gittines"Pain Free is based on very sound understanding of human physiology ... It shows how we can break the circuit of pain." —Deepak Chopra "The Egoscue Method—my life's work—delivers results because it rests on trust that stems from how the patient really feels. Those feelings are always right.&” Pete Egoscue takes his world-renowned program of postural therapy—which treats chronic musculoskeletal pain without drugs, surgery, or manipulation—to a whole new level. Using Eastern religions as a guide, he explores the mental and emotional, as well as physiological, processes of his Method. Egoscue's unique system has transformed the well being of hundreds of thousands of people through personalized stretches and exercises that strengthen specific muscles, restore proper alignment, and leave the body feeling the way it was designed to be: pain free.
Pain Free at Your PC: Using a Computer Doesn't Have to Hurt
by Pete Egoscue Roger GittinesUsing a computer doesn't have to hurt. Prevent or reverse repetitive stress injuries Cure carpal tunnel syndrome End chronic wrist, shoulder, and neck pain Ease eyestrain Avoid surgery, drugs, and wrist bracesUsing a computer should challenge your mind, not your body.As computers become a larger part of our daily lives both at work and at home, complaints of painful wrists, sore shoulders, stiff necks, and blurry vision associated with computer use continue to soar.But the good news is that this chronic pain can easily be prevented or cured without surgery or drugs--or expensive "ergonomic" equipment. There's no need to move your monitor, wear wrist braces, or sit in a specially designed chair.Instead, Pete Egoscue, using the techniques and principles developed at his renowned clinic, shows you how to keep pointing and clicking for hours--pain free.You'll learn how to: Avoid or treat common but debilitating repetitive stress injuries, including carpal tunnel syndrome Recognize and remedy problems in posture and movement before they cause pain Do easy-to-perform exercises at your desk to eliminate chronic hand, wrist, shoulder, back, and neck pain Quickly and easily correct damaging patterns of motion And much moreFrom the Trade Paperback edition.
Pain Free for Life: The 6-Week Cure for Chronic Pain—Without Surgery or Drugs
by William Proctor Scott BradyMore than fifty million Americans suffer today from chronic pain. Dr. Scott Brady was one of them.Doctors told him he would live with his back pain for the rest of his life. Having exhausted all options offered by conventional medicine, Dr. Brady overcame his pain using a mind-body-spirit approach'in an incredible four weeks. In 2000, he founded the Brady Institute, where more than 80 percent of his patients have achieved 80-100 percent pain relief, without surgery or drugs. In Pain Free For Life, Dr. Brady sets a clear course for readers to diagnose what is really causing their pain 'autonomic overload syndrome, which is brought on by the repression of harmful negative emotions with profiles of pain-prone personalities and an innovative spiritual health inventory. He reveals the techniques behind his remarkably effective recovery plan, including the practice of depth journaling and prescriptions to boost the power of personal belief. Dr. Brady's approach has helped his patients overcome such conditions as chronic back pain, nagging neck and shoulder pain, migraine or tension headaches, muscle pain, irritable bowel syndrome, insomnia, and many other chronic pain-associated ailments. The principles and techniques described in Pain Free For Life will be illustrated by in-depth case studies. His proven 6-week program produces results in as little as thirty minutes a day.
Pain Free for Women
by Pete Egoscue Roger Gitines“Women today not only deserve but should expect a pain-free, active lifestyle, no matter their age, no matter their previous experience. ” Pain Free for Women In his famed San Diego clinic, Pete Egoscue has taught women of all ages and from all walks of life how to use the Egoscue Method for safe, effective, and permanent relief from chronic pain without prescription painkillers, physical therapy, or invasive surgery. Now he shares his specially adapted “Pain Free” program for women to use at home. Whether you suffer from back or neck pain, joint discomfort or sore knees, or need more stamina, improved balance, and extra strength, here is a revolutionary and proven approach to self-care that promises optimal health through a simple set of exercises that will transform the way you move and feel — forever! Egoscue shows women how to take back their bodies by recovering and restoring a precious health asset — full, free, flexible motion — that he believes has been drastically reduced by our modern lifestyle. As Egoscue explains, motion not only develops a woman’s body but also maintains and rejuvenates it. Yet as her motion-deprived muscles disengage and weaken, it is common for a woman’s body to lose alignment, leading to repetitive stress injuries, persistent pain, and general bad health. Even the simplest activities — how she sits, stands, walks, works, lifts, and sleeps — can trigger problems. Focusing on proper alignment, posture, and muscle engagement, Egoscue provides simple but powerful techniques to restore flexibility and function while at the same time boosting energy, revving up the immune system, even raising the body’s metabolic rate. The remarkable “E-cises” included within have also been linked to improved ability to fight disease, cope with aging, and recover from accidents and injuries. The “miracle” cure Egoscue offers is, simply, correct motion. Organized by the seasons of a woman’s life,Pain Free for Womenpays particular attention to age-specific concerns such as puberty, childbirth, and menopause, as well as special issues such as arthritis, PMS, and depression. At the same time, Egoscue shows how women can build a framework of healthy movement that will prevent illness and maintain pain-free good health throughout the journey of life. According to Egoscue, reversing the effects of poor musculoskeletal fitness provides astonishing benefits, including: •Better balance, posture, and breathing, as well as increased resiliency •Effective and safe weight management •Healthy bone density and visual acuity •Heightened sex drive •Delayed symptoms of aging •Peace of mind and general tranquility Extensively illustrated to demonstrate proper placement, posture, and movement,Pain Free for Womenoffers women of every age the possibility of feeling better than ever before.
Pain Free: The easy four-step method to reduce pain naturally
by Mark StephensFOUR EASY STEPS TO NATURALLY MANAGE PAINMark Stephens, often called the Hypnotic Healer, developed the techniques in this book over the past three decades while helping thousands of individuals suffering from pain - and he can help you too.Chronic pain affects one in five adults, impacting mental health and overall quality of life. Despite trying various methods for relief, many people continue to live with pain every day. There is hope - a solution that lieswithin the power of your mind. Research has shown we can flip the pain switch off and tap into a wonderful DOSE of Happy Healing Hormones.Mark's easy-to-follow Four-Step Pain-Free Method can be practised by anyone. Within these pages, you'll discover a proven combination of breathing exercises, meditation techniques, self-hypnosis scripts and memorable mantras, making it possible to manage and reduce emotional, acute and chronic pain. And don't worry if you think you can't be hypnotised or can't meditate, Mark has that covered.Pain Free is a simple step-by-step guide designed to help you navigate and overcome pain. This book aims to support you on your journey toward a healthier, happier and pain-free life. 'I am amazed by the simplicity of the four steps you teach within Pain Free. I have witnessed the results firsthand, and while it may seem like magic, there is a science behind these easy-to-learn techniques. Anyone who takes the time to read this book will surely experience a noticeable reduction in pain.' Debbie Graham, Registered NurseBy using this approach, you can discover how to gently soothe away your pain for good.Includes BONUS guided online sessions with Mark Stephens - QR code to access inside book
Pain Management: Learning to Live With Pain
by Renée GoossensWe are all familiar with our sun signs, but this book focuses on the new astrology and, in particular, the fascinating study of the moon's north nodes that, when used in conjunction with your sun signs, can provide a detailed picture of your soul's true path, your spiritual quest in life. This handy dip-in, dip-out book features in detail each of the moon's north nodes, or soul signs, which are the gateway to divine inspiration and show where in your life you can move along most easily and, ultimately, how to feel fulfilled. Each north node is explained in great detail and has a list of approaches, talents, interests, challenges, and potential pitfalls as well as an affirmation to help you focus on your own special attributes. You will also be able to discover your most successful career paths and the most rewarding activities and approach to life you can take based on your unique astrological makeup.
Pain Management: The Mindful Way
by Cheryl RezekChronic pain affects an estimated 14 million people in the UK and is the most common reason for seeking medical help. There?s increasing evidence that mindful practices can have a beneficial effect on pain (sometimes reducing intensity by as much as 40%) and its associated anxiety and depression. This book combines the principles of mindfulness with research from the clinical field of psychology to help you improve your emotional, psychological and physical state. With guided meditations and other practices. Topics include:Defining painHow we feel and perceive painHow a mindful approach can helpWhy stress makes it worseMindful body movement The importance of breathing and postureTaking responsibility for your pain
Pain Management: The Mindful Way
by Cheryl RezekChronic pain affects an estimated 14 million people in the UK and is the most common reason for seeking medical help. There’s increasing evidence that mindful practices can have a beneficial effect on pain (sometimes reducing intensity by as much as 40%) and its associated anxiety and depression. This book combines the principles of mindfulness with research from the clinical field of psychology to help you improve your emotional, psychological and physical state. With guided meditations and other practices. Topics include:Defining painHow we feel and perceive painHow a mindful approach can helpWhy stress makes it worseMindful body movement The importance of breathing and postureTaking responsibility for your pain
Pain Recovery
by Daniel Shiode Ph.D. Robert Hunter Frank J. Szabo Jr. Mel PohlWritten by a distinguished team of authors experienced in various areas of chronic pain management and addiction treatment, this comprehensive workbook was developed for anyone struggling with chronic pain and dependence on opioids or other painkillers. Based on a program that has proven highly successful in a treatment setting.
Pain Recovery for Families
by Daniel Shiode Ph.D. Robert Hunter Frank J. Szabo Jr. Mel PohlAn interactive guide to help family members of someone with chronic pain and problematic use of addictive substances. It explores the challenges of living with chronic pain and addiction in the family and offers ways to restore physical, mental, emotional and spiritual balance.
Pain Relief without Drugs: A Self-Help Guide for Chronic Pain and Trauma
by Jan SadlerA practical, effective, and inspiring guidebook for dealing with chronic pain • Explains how to reduce pain’s grip on the body and mind by changing your personal reaction to pain • Presents successful strategies from the author’s 25 years of coping with her own pain In 1989, following surgery for a back injury, Jan Sadler was left in constant pain, with no hope of any further conventional treatment and no adequate prescription drug therapy. Rather than settle for a life of chronic suffering, she gave up her career teaching English and began an investigation into the self-treatment of her pain. Building on her skills as a teacher, she incorporated the pain management techniques she discovered into programs that would help other sufferers learn how to cope with pain and find truly effective relief from its debilitating effects. Sadler shows how we can reduce pain’s grip by changing our personal reactions to the pain we are feeling. Chronic pain keeps our attention fixed firmly on our anguish, which then feeds the painful reaction back into our perception of being in pain, creating a vicious cycle. By allowing our reaction to become one of relaxation and acceptance, the pain is dramatically lessened, both by the absence of a negative perception and by the infusion of relaxation into the point of pain. In Pain Relief without Drugs, Sadler provides easy-to-use self-help techniques that offer support and understanding in breaking pain’s cycle--from relaxation, visualization, and breathing techniques to setting goals, building self-esteem, and coping with pain flare-ups. The author’s 25 years of coping with her own pain and 16 years of teaching pain management techniques result in a book that is filled with practical activities and possibilities for a better life.
Pain Sans Gluten: Fondements, techniques et astuces pour faire du pain et d'autres recettes sans gluten.
by Marc Alier et María José CasañUn jour, tu apprends que tu dois bannir le gluten de ton alimentation et/ou de l'alimentation d’une personne de ton entourage. Et ensuite tu te poses des questions : c’est quoi le gluten ? Où le trouve-t-on et comment l'éviter ? Comment vais-je pouvoir faire du pain, des petits pains, des pizzas, des cocas, des crêpes, des muffins, des génoises et des gâteaux sans gluten à la maison ? Quels ingrédients puis-je utiliser et comment ? Le pain sans gluten est-il aussi nutritif que le pain normal ? Dois-je utiliser des mélanges panifiables ou puis-je faire mon propre mélange ? Les auteurs de "Pain sans gluten" se sont posé ces mêmes questions, et le livre est leur réponse. Le livre est divisé en deux parties. La première partie traite du problème du gluten dans l'alimentation, de là où il se situe, des moyens de l'éviter et surtout des produits alternatifs et de substitution au gluten et de leurs propriétés nutritionnelles. Les ingrédients (types de farines, additifs, levures et poudres à lever) utilisés pour fabriquer du pain et des pâtisseries sans gluten sont identifiés et analysés d'un point de vue nutritionnel. On apprend la façon dont ils affectent le résultat, la manière dont ils peuvent être combinés et dans quelle proportion. La deuxième partie est consacrée à la cuisine : des techniques et des astuces pour cuisiner sans gluten sont présentées, et 15 recettes de pains, pizzas, crêpes, empanadillas, cocas, génoises, muffins (cupcakes) et gâteaux sans gluten sont proposées. Le tout, en offrant des alternatives dans les recettes, les procédés, les outils (machine à pain, pétrin, pétrissage à la main) et des types de farine pour que tu puisses faire tes propres variantes de ces recettes sans gluten.
Pain Science - Yoga - Life: Bridging neuroscience and yoga for pain care
by Marnie HartmanPain Science Yoga Life combines the neuroscience of pain with yoga philosophy and practice for pain care. Rooted in evidence-based practice, this book is a unique blend of the science of pain, the art and science of yoga and its practical application. It aims to bridge the gap that exists between a person in pain and their ability to move beyond suffering and back to life.Part One sets the foundation for pain science fundamentals, the Eight Limbs of Yoga, as well as mindfulness practices to aid in shifting perspectives and enhance interventions for those struggling with persistent pain.Part Two delves into key dimensions of pain and its care, such as perception, emotions, physical contributions, exercise and sleep. Each chapter has three sections:Headspace: presents a review of pain neuroscience and yoga research related to each dimension.Out of the Head and onto the Mat: translates information from 'Headspace' into an experiential practice on the yoga mat.Off the Mat and into Life: demonstrates how to extend knowledge and practice into daily living.Pain Science Yoga Life is a valuable resource for healthcare and yoga professionals, and is designed to deepen pain science knowledge and skills in the use of yoga for pain care. The combination of scientific information along with practice sections will enable professionals to directly apply the information in the clinic or studio. This book will also engage anyone who has an interest in deepening their understanding of pain and the use of yoga to gain resilience in the face of pain.
Pain Woman Takes Your Keys and Other Essays from a Nervous System (American Lives Series)
by Sonya HuberRate your pain on a scale of one to ten. What about on a scale of spicy to citrus? Is it more like a lava lamp or a mosaic? Pain, though a universal element of human experience, is dimly understood and sometimes barely managed. Pain Woman Takes Your Keys, and Other Essays from a Nervous System is a collection of literary and experimental essays about living with chronic pain. Sonya Huber moves away from a linear narrative to step through the doorway into pain itself, into that strange, unbounded reality. Although the essays are personal in nature, this collection is not a record of the author’s specific condition but an exploration that transcends pain’s airless and constraining world and focuses on its edges from wild and widely ranging angles. <p><p> Huber addresses the nature and experience of invisible disability, including the challenges of gender bias in our health care system, the search for effective treatment options, and the difficulty of articulating chronic pain. She makes pain a lens of inquiry and lyricism, finds its humor and complexity, describes its irascible character, and explores its temperature, taste, and even its beauty.
Pain Woman Takes Your Keys, and Other Essays from a Nervous System (American Lives)
by Sonya HuberRate your pain on a scale of one to ten. What about on a scale of spicy to citrus? Is it more like a lava lamp or a mosaic? Pain, though a universal element of human experience, is dimly understood and sometimes barely managed. Pain Woman Takes Your Keys, and Other Essays from a Nervous System is a collection of literary and experimental essays about living with chronic pain. Sonya Huber moves away from a linear narrative to step through the doorway into pain itself, into that strange, unbounded reality. Although the essays are personal in nature, this collection is not a record of the author’s specific condition but an exploration that transcends pain’s airless and constraining world and focuses on its edges from wild and widely ranging angles. Huber addresses the nature and experience of invisible disability, including the challenges of gender bias in our health care system, the search for effective treatment options, and the difficulty of articulating chronic pain. She makes pain a lens of inquiry and lyricism, finds its humor and complexity, describes its irascible character, and explores its temperature, taste, and even its beauty.
Pain and Addiction: A Challenging Co-Occurring Disorder
by Mel PohlThis e-book is drawn from a US Journal Training session Dr. Pohl presented in June of 2011. Dr. Pohl is a board-certified family practitioner, Vice President of Medical Affairs, and the Medical Director of Las Vegas Recovery Center (LRVC), the only private freestanding, medically managed inpatient detoxification and addiction treatment facility in Las Vegas.
Pain and Prejudice: A call to arms for women and their bodies
by Gabrielle JacksonAn incredibly important and powerful look at how our culture treats the pain and suffering of women in medical and social contexts. A polemic on the state of women's health and healthcare.One in ten women worldwide have endometriosis, yet it is funded at 5% of the rate of diabetes; women are half as likely to be treated for a heart attack as men and twice as likely to die six months after discharge; over half of women who are eventually diagnosed with an autoimmune disease will be told they are hypochondriacs or have a mental illness. These are just a few of the shocking statistics explored in this book.Fourteen years after being diagnosed with endometriosis, Gabrielle Jackson couldn't believe how little had changed in the treatment and knowledge of the disease. In 2015, her personal story kick-started a worldwide investigation into the disease by the Guardian; thousands of women got in touch to tell their own stories and many more read and shared the material. What began as one issue led Jackson to explore how women - historically and through to the present day - are under-served by the systems that should keep them happy, healthy and informed about their bodies.Pain and Prejudice is a vital testament to how social taboos and medical ignorance keep women sick and in anguish. The stark reality is that women's pain is not taken as seriously as men's. Women are more likely to be disbelieved and denied treatment than men, even though women are far more likely to be suffering from chronic pain.In a potent blend of polemic and memoir, Jackson confronts the private concerns and questions women face regarding their health and medical treatment. Pain and Prejudice, finally, explains how we got here, and where we need to go next.