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What Your Doctor Hasn't Told You and the Health-Store ClerkDoesn't Know
by Edward SchneiderMillions of Americans turn to alternative medicine to treat chronic health problems when conventional medicine fails. Yet few doctors-or health store clerks and alternative practitioners-know what treatments are safe and effective. In this book, Edward Schneider, a leading researcher and clinician at the University of Southern California, arms readers with an overview of the latest medical research, then offers a proven formula for the best integrative therapy available to treat the most common health issues. From supplements and herbs, to acupuncture and yoga, What Your Doctor Hasn't Told You and the Health Store Clerk Doesn't Know outlines the myriad therapies used for: - sleep problems - joint, back, and neck pain - depression and anxiety - PMS and menopause - prostate health - heart disease and cancer - memory loss, and more An authoritative yet friendly guide, complete with hard-to-find dosage guidelines and advice on what therapies are just not worth your money, and packed with the type of information readers can take to the health store aisles and to their doctor, this book is essential reading for anyone considering alternative remedies
What Your Doctor May Not Tell You About Anxiety, Phobias, and Panic Attacks: The All-Natural Program That Can Help You Conquer Your Fears
by Douglas HuntA holistic program for managing anxiety, phobias and panic attacks.
What Your Doctor May Not Tell You About Back Pain: The 6-Step Program for Lasting Relief
by Deborah Mitchell Debra K. WeinerMillions of Americans suffer from chronic back pain, but what most don't realize is that their ailment is often caused by a combination of factors. According to Dr. Debra K. Weiner, identifying the disorders that contribute to chronic back pain is a critical part of the treatment process. To achieve lasting relief, a multifaceted, multidisciplinary approach is needed--no single pill or therapeutic procedure will solve the problem. In this authoritative guide, Dr. Weiner has distilled 20 years of research and clinical practice into an integrative six-step program. Readers will learn: how to identify the causes of their back pain and determine which treatments are most useful; how to distinguish their problem from potential misdiagnosis; traditional and alternative physical therapies and exercises; proven mind/body approaches; a guide to common medications and injections; pros and cons of different surgeries and invasive procedures; and much more.
What Your Doctor May Not Tell You About Cholesterol: The Latest Natural Treatments and Scientific Advances in One Breakthrough Program
by Winifred Conkling Steven R. DevriesHeart disease is largely preventable, but conventional cholesterol management is often inadequate. According to university cardiologist and leading prevention specialist Dr. Stephen R. Devries, avoiding heart disease requires a far more comprehensive approach that balances new high tech testing with low tech treatments. Now, in WHAT YOUR DOCTOR MAY NOT TELL YOU ABOUT CHOLESTEROL, Dr. Devries combines natural treatments with the latest scientific advances. New types of cholesterol tests are highlighted that go far beyond routine testing to identify hidden risks. Expanding the traditional medical model, Dr. Devries illustrates the role of mind/body interventions, lifestyle, supplements, vitamins, and conservative use of medication for optimal prevention.
What Your Doctor May Not Tell You About Circumcision: Untold Facts on America's Most Widely Perfomed--and Most Unnecessary--Surgery
by Frederick M. Hodges Paul M. FleissEach year, almost two million boys are routinely circumcised after birth -- even though there is rarely a sound medical reason to do so! The foreskin is more than just a piece of skin: It's a very important, specialized, and unique part of the male body. Now a leading pediatrician exposes the myths and misconceptions of America's most commonly performed surgery, including little-known religious support for not circumcising, in this balanced, comprehensive, and compassionate guide that will change your mind about everything you thought you knew about this procedure. Book jacket.
What Your Doctor May Not Tell You About Depression: The Breakthrough Integrative Approach for Effective Treatment
by Deborah Mitchell Michael B. SchachterDepression is a serious illness that can often have detrimental effects on one's personal and professional life -but it doesn't have to. With proper treatment, one can conquer this mental monster and lead a fulfilling and productive life. What's more, expensive prescription drugs with sometimes debilitating side effects may very well not be the answer. In this breakthrough programme, Dr Michael Schachter offers his proven protocol to treat depression naturally by rebalancing and repairing out of sync and inefficient neurotransmitters in the brain. Readers are guided towards relief through potent, safe natural supplements that directly affect brain chemistry. Combining more traditional treatments with new proven remedies, Dr Schachter's programme reveals: the right amino acids that can help balance brain chemistry; how to easily and effectively control the amount of serotonin, dopamine, and glutamine in the brain - without drugs; the importance of Omega-3 intake and the role of mercury and fluoride toxicity can play in depression and much more.Dr Schachter leaves no stone unturned on the path to treating depression safely, effectively and naturally.
What Your Doctor May Not Tell You About Fibroids: New Techniques and Therapies-Including Breakthrough Alternatives to Hysterectomy
by David Drum Scott C. Goodwin Michael BroderThis guide discusses the "other side" of treating fibroid tumours - the side that offers preventative strategies and all your treatment options. It takes readers through the diagnosis and treatment of uterine fibrosis, detailing what every woman needs to know, including all medical treatments.
What Your Doctor May Not Tell You About Fibromyalgia: The Powerful Program That Helps You Boost Your Energy and Reclaim Your Life
by Claudia Craig Marek R. Paul St. AmandIn 1999 Dr. St. Amand, an experienced endocrinologist and UCLA assistant clinical professor, published his effective protocol for reversing fibromyalgia, based on forty years of research, including his own experience with the disease and that of hundreds of his patients. Years later, thousands of fibromyalgia sufferers have followed Dr. St. Amand's revolutionary program and experienced amazing results. This book offers the latest research and Dr. St. Amand's breakthrough program that uses guaifenesin, an inexpensive, safe, and increasingly available medication that can help reverse the disease. The authors have seen symptoms eliminated and normal living restored in an astonishing 90 percent of the fibromyalgia sufferers they treated with guaifenesin. Now you too can discover: Why fibromyalgia is often misdiagnosed, Guidelines to determine the proper does and formulation of guaifenesin for you and the medications and substances to avoid while you take it, Methods for coping with symptoms before guaifenesin takes full effect, The link between fibromyalgia, hypoglycemia, and carbohydrate intolerance-and suggested dietary changes that can heal, New information on the connection between fibromyalgia and conditions such as Irritable Bowel Syndrome (IBS), Genitourinary Syndromes, and cognitive conditions. Book jacket.
What Your Doctor May Not Tell You About Fibromyalgia: The Revolutionary Treatment That Can Reverse the Disease
by Claudia Craig Marek R. Paul St. AmandIn 1999 Dr. St. Amand, an experienced endocrinologist and UCLA assistant clinical professor, published his effective protocol for reversing fibromyalgia, based on forty years of research, including his own experience with the disease and that of hundreds of his patients. Years later, thousands of fibromyalgia sufferers have followed Dr. St. Amand's revolutionary program and experienced amazing results. This book offers the latest research and Dr. St. Amand's breakthrough program that uses guaifenesin, an inexpensive, safe, and increasingly available medication that can help reverse the disease. The authors have seen symptoms eliminated and normal living restored in an astonishing 90 percent of the fibromyalgia sufferers they treated with guaifenesin. Now you too can discover: Why fibromyalgia is often misdiagnosed, Guidelines to determine the proper does and formulation of guaifenesin for you and the medications and substances to avoid while you take it, Methods for coping with symptoms before guaifenesin takes full effect, The link between fibromyalgia, hypoglycemia, and carbohydrate intolerance-and suggested dietary changes that can heal, New information on the connection between fibromyalgia and conditions such as Irritable Bowel Syndrome (IBS), Genitourinary Syndromes, and cognitive conditions.
What Your Doctor May Not Tell You About Hip and Knee Replacement Surgery: Everything You Need to Know to Make the Right Decisions
by Robert GrelsamerAll the facts that a patient needs to make an informed decision about knee and hip replacement surgeries.
What Your Doctor May Not Tell You About IBS: Eliminate Your Symptoms and Live a Pain-free, Drug-free Life
by Winifred Conkling Richard N. AshA leading expert offers a revolutionary, drug-free program to help more than 35 million Americans eliminate the symptoms of IBS. With the exception of only the common cold, Irritable Bowel Syndrome (known as IBS) accounts for more work and school absences than any other illness. But drugs aren't always the best option-as Dr. Richard Ash learned from experience. Twenty years ago, he suffered from symptoms of a severe form of arthritis and was prescribed high dosages of cortisone, but the side effects nearly killed him. Instigating his own research, he developed a program that helped relieve his symptoms without drugs-and has applied his knowledge to the treatment of IBS, helping thousands of patients. In this groundbreaking treatment plan, Dr. Ash reveals his drug-free approach to relieving the symptoms of IBS, using vitamin C, bioflavonoids, and other herbs and nutrients that help the body to heal itself. He also discusses the role of food allergies; the need for adequate diagnostic tests; and environmental factors, such as stress. Readers will learn about symptoms, diagnosis, and how to determine the right diet-everything they need to live a healthy, IBS-free life.
What Your Doctor May Not Tell You About Knee Pain and Surgery: Learn the Truth about MRIs and Common Misdiagnoses--and Avoid Unnecessary Surgery
by Ronald P. GrelsamerNon-surgical solutions for dealing with knee pain, and advice on what to do if surgery is unavoidable.Each year, millions of people go to their doctors complaining of knee pain, often resulting in MRIs and knee surgeries. Dr. Grelsamer, named one of the best doctors in New York by New York magazine for the last three years in a row, exposes the potential dangers of misread MRIs and explains why, in many cases surgery is not necessary to alleviate knee pain, and provides helpful advice on different procedures when surgery is unavoidable. With rehabilitation exercises and step-by-step guides, he provides comprehensive information on relieving pain due to virtually every knee condition, including arthritis, runners knee, torn ligaments and cartilage, tendinitis and more.
What Your Doctor May Not Tell You About Migraines: The Breakthrough Program That Can Help End Your Pain
by Barry Fox Alexander MauskopOffering an exercise program and specific strategies to help eliminate migraine-inducing stress, Dr. Mauskop presents his patient-tested, seven-step program for migraine relief.
What Your Doctor May Not Tell You About Parkinson's Disease: A Holistic Program for Optimal Wellness
by Mary J. Shomon Jill Marjama-LyonsThe facts about Parkinson's disease and its possible treatments and outcomes.
What Your Doctor May Not Tell You About Premenopause: Balance Your Hormones and Your Life from Thirty to Fifty
by Virginia Hopkins John R. Lee Jesse HanleyAre you a woman between 35 and 50 experiencing PMS, migraine headaches, sudden weight gain, fatigue, irritability, tender or lumpy breasts, memory loss, fibroids, or cold hands and feet? If so, you may be experiencing symptoms of premenopause. Even if you're a decade or more away from menopause, your hormones may already be out of balance, usually caused by an excess of estrogen and a deficiency of progesterone, say the authors of "What Your Doctor May Not Tell You About Premenopause</I>. John Lee, M.D., is a well-known advocate of the benefits of natural progesterone and the author of "What Your Doctor May Not Tell You About Menopause</I>. Jesse Hanley, M.D., adds sensitivity to the emotional and spiritual aspects of premenopause. The authors recommend natural progesterone cream to balance your hormones, eliminate premenopausal symptoms, and make you feel better. They also discuss the dangers of xenohormones--substances not found in nature that have hormonal effects--frequently found in pesticides, solvents, plastics, and hormone-treated meat. The book presents common symptoms of premenopause with suggested natural treatments (proges
What Your Doctor May Not Tell You About Prostate Cancer: The Breakthrough Information and Treatments That Can Help Save Your Life
by Glenn BubleyDESCRIPTION: An expert in the field offers new and potentially life- saving alternative treatments for the #1 health concern of men over 50: prostate cancer.
What Your Doctor May Not Tell You About(TM) Alzheimer’s Disease: The Complete Guide to Preventing, Treating, and Coping with Memory Loss
by Deborah Mitchell Gayatri DeviThe director of the New York Memory and Healthy Aging Services offers sound advice for patients and caregivers facing Alzheimer's disease. This guide covers prevention, treatment, and coping with memory loss and examines the symptoms and stages of Alzheimer's.
What Your Doctor May Not Tell You About(TM) Diabetes: An Innovative Program to Prevent, Treat, and Beat This Controllable Disease
by Steven V. JoyalMention diabetes and what are the first things that leap to mind? Sugar levels, gluclose monitoring, and insulin? According to leading diabetes specialist Dr. Stevan Joyal, to truly combat the diabetes epidemic--both preventing it and improving the quality of life for those who have it--we must start smaller, by focusing on the microscopic yet most critical factors that control your genes and your cells. In WHAT YOUR DOCTOR MAY NOT TELL YOU ABOUT DIABETES, Dr. Joyal tells readers how to prevent and treat type 2 diabetes and reverse prediabetes (a condition affecting half of all Americans), by positively influencing the genes and cells in the body that cause the condition--all without the use of special gadgets, or crazy fad diets. In this groundbreaking, integrative treatment plan, you will find:-the testing procedures that EVERYONE should have to discover their diabetes and prediabetes risk level-tools to prevent and significantly control minor to serious diabetic complications-important guidelines on diet, including especially effective "superfoods" -an individualized, scientifically-proven natural supplement regime -a manageable and effective exercise program-lifestyle changes, including stress reduction tips, that can really make a difference-recommendations on pharmaceuticals when necessary
What Your Doctor May Not Tell You About(TM) Getting Pregnant: Boost Your Fertility with the Best of Traditional and Alternative Therapies
by Raymond Chang Elena OumanoAn alternative medicine approach to increasing your fertility.
What Your Doctor May Not Tell You About(TM) Glaucoma: The Essential Treatments and Advances That Could Save Your Sight
by Gregory K. Harmon Nancy Intrator Catherine Wang Kitty Carlisle HartAn insidious disease, glaucoma is often misunderstood and is the leading cause of preventable blindness. Helps to dispel the myths surrounding the disease and inform readers as to the truth about glaucoma. Divided into three accessible sections, the book takes readers through the most common methods of treatment, and explores cutting-edge research and crucial new information on the effects of nutrition, exercise, and herbal medicine on glaucoma.
What Your Doctor May Not Tell You About(TM) HPV and Abnormal Pap Smears: Get the Facts on this Dangerous Virus-Protect your Health and Your Life!
by Joel PalefskyHuman Papilloma Virus (HPV) is a sexually transmitted disease that is known as "the silent killer" because its symptoms are so ambiguous most people don't know that they have it. A proven precursor to cervical and penile cancer, HPV can be deadly if left untreated. With 70 strains of the virus in existence, HPV is widespread and-since condoms don't protect you-it infects over one million people per year in the United States alone. WHAT YOUR DOCTOR MAY NOT TELL YOU ABOUT HPV AND ABNORMAL PAP SMEARS will raise awareness about this disease, as well as irregular pap smears, and provide much needed information and support for those infected, including self-exams that can be done at home.
What Your Doctor May Not Tell You About(TM): Colorectal Cancer
by Mark Bennett PochapinInformation about symptoms, treatments and myths surrounding colorectal cancer.
What Your Doctor May Not Tell You About(TM): Menopause
by Virginia Hopkins John R. LeeArguing that giving estrogen replacement therapy to women after menopause is medically the wrong thing to do, Lee suggests that natural progesterone can prevent most of the unpleasant side effects of menopause, including osteoporosis and weight gain.
What Your Doctor May Not Tell You About(TM): The Breakthrough Book on Natural Progesterone
by Virginia Hopkins John R. LeeA guide to alternative therapies for managing menopause.
What Your Doctor May Not Tell You About: The Revolutionary Drug-free Treatments for Thyroid Disease, Lupus, MS, IBD, Chronic Fatigue, Rheumatoid Arthritis, and Other Diseases (A\lynn Sonberg Book Ser.)
by Deborah Mitchell Stephen B. EdelsonAn alternative medicine-focused guide to treating autoimmune disorders.