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Diseases and Therapeutics of the Skin
by J. Henry AllenThe author was a teacher of skin diseases. A book which gives the description, etiology, diagnosis and treatment according to the law of similar.
Diseases without Borders: Boosting Your Immunity Against Infectious Diseases from the Flu and Measles to Tuberculosis
by Michael Savage<P>New York Times bestselling author and expert in epidemiology Dr. Michael Savage explains the origins of viruses and their impact on the U.S. <P>With new and resurgent diseases resulting from unregulated immigration and a politicized public health system, Michael Savage sees the need for some changes - starting with the President and the Center for Disease Control telling us the truth. <P>Savage makes his case for the government to enforce travel bans, the use of quarantines and the importance of proper border screenings. <P>However, this is not a cure or treatment for any of these diseases. With Zika virus, tuberculosis, hepatitis, Enterovirus 68 and other new disease threats emerging across the U.S., Savage will explain ways to fortify your immune system and defend against these and other diseases. <P>Drawing from his extensive training, Dr. Savage examines the benefits of using specific nutrients to boost the human immune system which, in turn, increases the odds of surviving a viral infection as well as preventing other diseases. <P>Based on his knowledge of the politics of medicine being played by the Obama mandarins and his Ph.D. in Epidemiology and Nutrition from the University of California, Berkeley, Dr. Savage presents solid information to protect your health. <P>Whether you want to defend your body against deadly diseases, boost your immunity, or learn more about the government's impact on reemerging and imported diseases, DISEASES WITHOUT BORDERS is your source for informative, helpful, and potentially life-saving advice. <P><b>A New York Times Bestseller</b>
Disembodied Voices: True Accounts of Hidden Beings
by Tim MarczenkoA paranormal investigator reveals evidence of mysterious voices that communicate with us—and hair-raising theories about who they are and what they want. For millennia, people have had encounters with voices that seem to come from nowhere. These disembodies voices have haunted and helped us, inspired and scared us. But few have stepped forward to discuss the phenomenon. Now Tim Marczenko reveals true stories from his extensive investigation into real-life encounters with disembodied voices, as well as historical accounts and his own personal experiences. With objectivity and healthy skepticism, Tim explores theories about why these voices exist, where they may be coming from, and what their agendas may be. Are they forgotten woodland deities? Is it an ancient evil from the days of Eden? Is there a single intelligence behind them all . . . or perhaps we shouldn&’t look too deeply . . . or else . . .
Disenchanting Albert the Great: The Life and Afterlife of a Medieval Magician (Magic in History)
by David J. Collins, S. J.Albert the Great (1200–1280) was a prominent Dominican friar, a leading philosopher, and the teacher of Thomas Aquinas. He also endorsed the use of magic. Controversial though that stance would have been, Albert was never punished or repudiated for what he wrote. Albert’s reception followed instead a markedly different course, leading ultimately to his canonization by the Catholic Church in 1931. But his thoughts about magic have been debated for centuries. Disenchanting Albert the Great takes Albert’s contested reputation as a case study for the long and complex history surrounding the concept of magic and magic’s relationship to science and religion. Over the centuries, Albert was celebrated for his magic, or it was explained away—but he was never condemned. In the fifteenth century, members of learned circles first attempted to distance Albert from magic, with the goal of exonerating him of superstition, irrationality, and immorality. Disenchanting Albert the Great discusses the philosopher’s own understanding of magic; an early, adulatory phase of his reputation as a magician; and the three primary strategies used to exonerate Albert over the centuries. In the end, Disenchanting Albert the Great tells the story of a thirteenth-century scholar who worked to disenchant the natural world with his ideas about magic but who himself would not be disenchanted until the modern era. This accessible and insightful history will appeal to those interested in Albert the Great, Catholic Church history, the history of magic, and Western understandings of the natural and the rational over time.
Disfruta creciendo: Guía de alimentación saludable para comer en familia
by Melisa GómezDisfruta creciendo es el primer libro en solitario de Melisa Gómez, coautora, junto a Juan Llorca, del best seller Sin dientes y a bocados. En este libro fundamental, la autora nos ofrece una detallada guía de alimentación infantil que nos acompañará durante todas las etapas de crecimiento de nuestros hijos: desde la nutrición durante el embarazo y la lactancia, pasando por la alimentación complementaria y las necesidades nutricionales de los niños en la etapa escolar, hasta la llegada a la adolescencia, sin olvidar las opciones plant-based en todos estos periodos. El resultado es un manual de consulta imprescindible sobre la alimentación infantil, pensado con un enfoque práctico para resolver todas aquellas dudas esenciales que rodean la alimentación y la salud de nuestros hijos, así como las comidas y las cenas familiares del día a día, con valiosas recomendaciones, corroboradas por la evidencia científica actual. Los lectores encontrarán la manera de abordar la alimentación infantil de una forma global, fl exible y respetuosa, para que puedan decidir cuáles son las mejores alternativas para sus hijos, disfrutando junto a ellos con la seguridad de que sus necesidades nutricionales están cubiertas. «Será importante recordar que los hábitos que se instauran en la infancia acompañarán a los niños hasta la vida adulta, por lo que debemos seguir trabajando para dotarlos de herramientas que les permitan llevar una vida saludable y convertirse en los adultos sanos y felices que esperamos que sean».
Disgustology: The Science of Gross
by Teresa RobesonPerfect for middle schoolers who love everything gross from the nasty things inside (and out) of our bodies to icky animals, revolting plants, gruesome bacteria, and more. Written by award-winning author Teresa Robeson, this book is packed full of fun facts and silly science, along with truly eye-popping illustrations and photographs that make intestines, boogers, ringworms, fecal coliforms, and brain eating amoeba even more vivid and visceral. Readers will be gagging and giggling at the same time. It's truly the most disgusting book ever!
Dish
by Barbara MosesWomen at Mid-life Tell the Truth about What Really Matters in Work, Relationships, and the Rest of LifeFrom the bestselling author of What Next? comes a deliciously frank and inspiring look at contemporary women and the life choices they make."I am feverish with all the possibilities," says one woman, of her life now. "I lost myself, my sense of being because I had to conform to an alpha male world. I would come out of meetings sick to my stomach, not because of what had happened in the meeting but because of what had happened to me," says another of her life in a corporate organization. So just what does this generation of women, the first to "have it all," have to say for themselves today? Lots, it turns out. Rueful, funny, bitchy, wise, women at mid-life are tired of trying to please and continually biting their tongues. They have worked, married, had children, divorced, chosen to stay home, and learned lots of life's lessons -- and they are more than happy to dish it all out for us.Through the skilful lens of renowned life coach Dr. Barbara Moses, the voices of over one thousand women are focused on the issues surrounding career, family, love and sex, friendship, and society. Through them, we see a brilliant snapshot of an entire generation, one that first tackled the glass ceiling and fought for equality at home and at work. We hear what they think of their lives now, of the choices they have made, what has made them happy, and what they would change for the second half of their lives. In Moses's capable hands, these voices become welcome advice from a host of friends, a road map for future choices. Dish is addictively readable and full of wisdom, and it will change the face of self-help. A sample of the voices in Dish:"My boss, the VP of HR, said, 'We really need to promote work-life balance in the company. Let's have a meeting Monday morning at seven-thirty to discuss it.'""I'm proud of myself for ending the marriage . . . asserting my right to feel good about my life and being strong enough to do it.""I practise Marxist (Groucho) monogamy. I wouldn't have an affair with anyone who would have an affair with me."From the Trade Paperback edition.
Disinfettanti per le mani fai da te completamente naturali: Guida di semplici formulazioni per principianti, per farvi un disinfettante naturale fatto in casa
by Mari C. AlvarezUna guida semplice da seguire per farvi in casa il vostro disinfettante per le mani. Davanti a una sempre maggiore consapevolezza generale di una nuova epidemia, i disinfettanti per le mani sono diventati difficili da trovare. Questo libro vi offre l’opportunità di imparare “Come fare il vostro disinfettante per le mani fatto in casa”, che è non solo importante ma essenziale per voi e per la vostra famiglia, per liberarvi da portatori di malattie come batteri e virus. Comincia con la presentazione dei disinfettanti fatti in casa, la loro importanza e i loro effetti sulle infezioni batteriche e i virus. In questo libro imparerete anche: Come fare disinfettanti usando diverse formule: ingredienti economici, erbe medicinali, oli essenziali, alcol, prodotti chimici, diverse formulazioni con oli essenziali. Una preparazione illustrata passo a passo, precauzioni e sicurezza. Questo libro vi accompagnerà lungo tutto il processo, per gradi. Allora, cosa state aspettando? Trovate il bottone “BUY NOW” nella pagina, e scaricate ora la vostra copia! Vi aspetto!
Dismissed: Tackling the Biases That Undermine our Health Care
by Kathy Palokoff Angela MarshallFacts—women in pain are much more likely than men to receive prescriptions for sedatives rather than pain medication; Black women are more than three times more likely than white women to die of childbirth-related causes. Whether it&’s age, body size, sexual orientation, or other cultural factors, bias in healthcare is an uncomfortable truth. In this first-ever book on the subject written from the author&’s unique perspective of being a doctor, a woman, and Black, Dr. Angela Marshall, a contributing health expert on CNN, Fox5 News and Let&’s Talk Lives, and repeatedly named a &“Top Doctor&” by Washingtonian magazine, candidly addresses the life-and-death issue, sharing personal and patient stories and fresh, pragmatic solutions. Have you ever felt you were treated differently by a medical professional due to your skin color, age, ethnicity, gender, or for any other reason? If so, you are far from alone. Here&’s the uncomfortable truth: Race, ethnicity, gender, sexual orientation, age, body size, and other cultural factors have a significant bearing on whether you will be diagnosed and treated correctly. Health-care providers and their patients are human, and all humans have unconscious biases that affect how we listen, observe, and act. Bias impacts patients when they are at their most vulnerable. Health-care bias can mean the difference not just between suffering and relief, but between life and death. For the first time, an author with the unique perspective of being one of America&’s top doctors, a woman, and Black, candidly addresses the issue of bias in health care, sharing personal and patient stories and pragmatic solutions. Dr. Angela Marshall, repeatedly named a &“Top Doctor&” by Washingtonian magazine, draws on extensive research, poignant stories from some of the thousands of patients she has treated, and her own compelling personal experience, to examine the bias from both patients&’ and health‑care providers&’ points of view. She offers a bold blueprint for change, filled with fresh solutions that can help everyone in our health-care system. Dismissed not only explains what so many people feel so profoundly—that the system is working against them. It also reveals what health-care practitioners, patients, and society in general can do to make it right.
Disney Junior: Doc McStuffins: Training Army Al
by Disney PressRead along with Disney! Donny is heading out on his Badger Scout camping trip, and Doc knows only the bravest and strongest toy can accompany him. Army Al volunteers for the job so that all of his friends can stay home and be safe. Follow along with word-for-word narration to see if Doc and the toys can help Army Al train for every rough, tough, and sticky situation. This soldier is ready for duty, and his friends can't wait for him to come home safe and sound!
Disorders of Character: Persistent Enuresis, Juvenile Delinquency, and Psychopathic Personality
by Joseph J. Michaels“ON NUMEROUS occasions I have been requested to write a review of my articles on persistent enuresis, juvenile delinquency, and psychopathic personality which were published over a period of 18 years. In response I have attempted here to synthesize the individual reports into an integrated whole. All of the work stemmed originally from a clinical interest spurred on by a clinical hunch that there was an intimate association between persistent enuresis and personality mal-integration. This same interest led finally, in the later papers, to the consideration of character problems. The conceptions elaborated here are simple. I believe that they have general validity and that their fundamental nature can lead to significant bio-psycho-social implications.”—Dr. Joseph J. MichaelsDr. Joseph J. Michaels has divided his 12 papers, published over an 18-year period, into four series:The first series (four papers) deals with studies of so-called normal children (controls) and neuropsychiatric patients, presenting data and their analysis primarily from a statistical standpoint.The second series (four papers) consists in the analysis and interpretation of data pertaining to enuresis in the reports of other authors on delinquent and psychotic individuals.The third series (two papers) is concerned with the relationship of enuresis, and of neurotic and anti-social traits to the electroencephalogram in children with behavior disorders.The fourth series (two papers) is much broader in scope: the previous data, hypotheses and conclusions are re-evaluated against a background of the total personality viewed psychobiologically and psychoanalytically.
Disorders of Hemoglobin: Genetics, Pathophysiology, and Clinical Management
by Martin H. Steinberg Bernard G. Forget Douglas R. Higgs David J. WeatherallThis book is a completely revised new edition of the definitive reference on disorders of hemoglobin. Authored by world-renowned experts, the book focuses on basic science aspects and clinical features of hemoglobinopathies, covering diagnosis, treatment, and future applications of current research. While the second edition continues to address the important molecular, cellular, and genetic components, coverage of clinical issues has been significantly expanded, and there is more practical emphasis on diagnosis and management throughout. The book opens with a review of the scientific underpinnings. Pathophysiology of common hemoglobin disorders is discussed next in an entirely new section devoted to vascular biology, the erythrocyte membrane, nitric oxide biology, and hemolysis. Four sections deal with α and β thalassemia, sickle cell disease, and related conditions, followed by special topics. The second edition concludes with current and developing approaches to treatment, incorporating new agents for iron chelation, methods to induce fetal hemoglobin production, novel treatment approaches, stem cell transplantation, and progress in gene therapy.
Disorders of Sex Development: A Guide for Parents and Physicians (A Johns Hopkins Press Health Book)
by Amy B. Wisniewski Steven D. Chernausek Bradley P. KroppCompassionately written by an experienced team of professionals, this book offers parents and families essential information about the causes, diagnosis, and treatment of disorders of sex development, or DSD.DSD refers to medical conditions, usually discovered at birth, in which there is disagreement between a person's genetic sex (i.e., chromosomes) and the appearance of the person's external or internal reproductive structures. After their child is diagnosed with DSD, parents need answers to a host of questions, including• What is DSD, why does it occur, how is it identified, and how is it treated?• Did we do something to cause our child's DSD?• Is my baby a boy or a girl?• Will my child grow up to be normal and healthy?• Does my child need surgery?This concise book answers parents' questions in a reassuring and forthright way, giving affected individuals, their families, and their health care providers a current and evidence-based picture of DSD. It offers clear explanations of how newborns with DSD are evaluated, diagnosed, and treated; describes the different kinds of DSD; and pays close attention to both psychosocial and medical aspects of DSD. This guide also includes information about the importance of support groups and education for affected individuals and their families.In their daily work, the authors treat, support, and educate people with DSD and their families. This resource gives parents and families access to the authors' expertise so they can reach a meaningful understanding of their child's DSD and make informed decisions about their child's health.
Disorders of Sleep and Circadian Rhythms in Parkinson's Disease
by Aleksandar Videnovic Birgit HöglThis book is the first to take into account the rapidly growing body of knowledge on the relation between sleep and PD. Gathering contributions from internationally recognized experts, it provides a unique source of in-depth information on sleep and circadian dysregulation in Parkinson's disease. The book is divided into two parts: the first comprises chapters on normal sleep-wake homeostasis, followed by changes that occur in PD and discussions of available tools for the assessment of sleep-wake cycles in PD. In the second part, sleep and circadian disorders associated with PD are described in individual chapters, including sections on epidemiology, etiology, pathogenesis, differential diagnosis, and treatment. Controversies in the field, such as the relations between cognition and sleep, fatigue and sleepiness, and the potential impact of surgical therapies on sleep-wake cycles are discussed separately. The book closes with a chapter on future directions and unmet needs in the field of sleep, circadian biology and PD. This comprehensive text offers a readily accessible resource for clinicians and researchers alike, addressing the needs of neurologists, sleep and movement disorders specialists, and all trainees and allied health professionals involved in the care of patients affected by Parkinson's disease.
Disorders of Thrombosis and Hemostasis in Pregnancy
by Hannah Cohen Patrick O'BrienThis book will offer a comprehensive guide to disorders of thrombosis and haemostasis in pregnancy. It will highlight the latest developments and controversial issues. The multidisciplinary approach will provide authoritative clinical advice on state-of-the-art management. The disorders to be covered are highly pertinent to successful pregnancy outcome, and many may be associated with significant maternal and/or fetal morbidity, and even mortality. This book will be relevant for individuals in all disciplines involved in the care of women with disorders of thrombosis and haemostasis in pregnancy.
Disorganized Attachment No More!: The Complete Blueprint to Achieving a Secure Attachment Style in Relationships
by Taha ZaidIt's time to control those overflowing emotions, understand your patterns, and identify the way forward toward a healthier, happier relationship. Have you been dealing with a rollercoaster of emotions that seem to create roadblocks to your happiness? Do you sometimes feel it would be easier if you stayed single because you didn't want to put someone through your spinning thoughts? Do you self-sabotage when it comes to deciding what you need to do and your happiness? Listen, the most common culprit for blocking our own happiness is us. The negativity that you have accumulated over your life, from childhood till now, has been clouding your decision-making and causing you to see life in gray. You see, past experiences have a way of seeping into our present and future. They have the power to create an environment where you overthink and overanalyze every little detail–what a person said, how you responded, their body language, your own body language…the list goes on and on! That is what stops you from having your happily ever after. You are probably dealing with disorganized attachment, but you aren’t really sure what that means. Science has categorized it as a disorder, and luckily, it's a condition that is treatable. This is your chance to go from disorganized attachment to healthy relationships and from chaotic emotions to a more focused outlook on life. It's time to truly tap into the details of your past to create a happier future. In this practical guide, you will discover: - The nooks and crannies of insecure attachments that can help you understand disorganized attachment even more - The image of a healthy relationship – uncover exactly what it takes to build that secure connection with that special someone - Techniques to pinpoint the signs of disorganized attachment in yourself and others that will open your eyes to a new world of emotions - Methods of emotional control to truly face your fears, understand your past childhood trauma, and pinpoint your triggers - How to save your relationship by focusing on yourself and using the power of communication - The art of improvement, from how to improve your self-worth to your confidence so you can go through your adult life more organized - How to move forward in life with various techniques like self-healing and building yourself up And much more. When it comes to keeping your relationships safe, taking the step to improving your own skills and confidence might be the key you have been looking for. With this guide, you can understand where your feelings are from and how to deal with them.
Dispatches from the Abortion Wars: The Costs of Fanaticism to Doctors, Patients, and the Rest of Us
by Carole JoffeJoffe (sociology, U. of California Davis and U. of California San Francisco) illustrates the costs of the "abortion wars" for those seeking abortions and those providing them, as well as American society in general, due to the violent actions and extremist politics of the fanatical sector of the anti-abortion movement. Drawing in part from interviews with providers over the past 30 years, she addresses the causes of this fanaticism, the stigma of abortion in medical culture, issues involved in training doctors, regulation, problems faced by low-income women, aspects of effective abortion care, and stories from patients and those at clinics. Annotation ©2010 Book News, Inc., Portland, OR (booknews.com)
Dispatches from the Vaccine Wars: Fighting for Human Freedom During the Great Reset (Children’s Health Defense)
by Christopher A. ShawEnter the trenches of the bloodiest battles you've never heard of: the Vaccine Wars. Professor Christopher A Shaw discovered, after a deep-dive literature search on aluminum impacts on humans and animals, that aluminum hydroxide, an adjuvant in the anthrax vaccine, had a significantly negative impact on motor functions and reflexes of patients in the literature. After that finding, he did what scientists are supposed to do and kept following the leads. However, organizations like WHO dismissed him immediately. Those powerful organizations either knew what he knew, that aluminum vaccine adjuvants were harmful, or they simply didn&’t care. In either case, two possible reasons for the lack of response became clear to Shaw and his colleagues: dogma and money. The first had served to convince most of the world&’s medical professionals that Shaw had to be wrong because, after all, &“the science was settled.&” And, behind much of this was the naked fact of how much money vaccines brought in to cover the pharmaceutical industry&’s profit margin. The combination of those two have the finger prints of various Big Pharma companies smudged all over the question of vaccine safety, which included the demonization of both scientists and lay scholars who raised even the tamest questions about safety and the push for vaccine mandates around the world. After these events, Shaw decided to dig deeper.Dispatches from the Vaccine Wars is a comprehensive look at the origin of vaccination and the oversight of vaccines by various regulatory bodies in the United States and in Canada. The book provides not only the official view on vaccines safety and efficacy, but also provides a critical analysis on which such views are based. Aluminum and other compounds that may contribute to autism spectrum disorder are discussed at length. Professor Shaw also analyzes the corporate influences driving vaccine uptake worldwide and provides an in depth look at the push for mandatory vaccination. Dispatches from the Vaccine Wars evaluates the extent to which vaccinology has become a cult religion driving attempts to suppress divergent scientific opinions. Finally, the book delves into the COVID-19 pandemic and what it means for the future of us all.
Dispelling Wetiko: Breaking the Curse of Evil
by Paul Levy Catherine Austin FittsThere is a contagious psychospiritual disease of the soul, a parasite of the mind, that is currently being acted out en masse on the world stage via a collective psychosis of titanic proportions. This mind-virus--which Native Americans have called "wetiko"--covertly operates through the unconscious blind spots in the human psyche, rendering people oblivious to their own madness and compelling them to act against their own best interests. Drawing on insights from Jungian psychology, shamanism, alchemy, spiritual wisdom traditions, and personal experience, author Paul Levy shows us that hidden within the venom of wetiko is its own antidote, which once recognized can help us wake up and bring sanity back to our society.From the Trade Paperback edition.he fact that so many people seem to be oblivious to the absolute insanity of it all.For those who are looking at the current state of affairs and wondering how such madness can proliferate, Levy provides an answer--as well as a solution. Lying dormant in the venom of wetiko, he says, is its antidote--one that can help us wake ourselves and each other up from this mass hypnosis and finally bring sanity back to society.From the Trade Paperback edition.
Dispencing with the Truth: The Victims, the Drug Companies, and the Dramatic Story Behind the Battle Over Fen-Phen
by Alicia MundyIn 1996, a terrible epidemic began killing young American women. Some died quickly, literally dropping in their steps. Others took more time, from a few months to a few years. Those who weren't killed suffered damage to their lungs and hearts, much of it permanent and reparable only with major surgery. Doctors suspected what the killer was. So did the Food and Drug Administration. The culprits were the two most popular diet drugs in the United States, Pondimin, one-half of the popular drug combination Fen-Phen, and Redux, a stronger version of Pondimin. They were also two of the most profitable drugs on the market, and both were produced and sold by a powerful pharmaceutical company, Wyeth-Ayerst, a division of American Home Products. Dispensing the Truth is the gripping story of who really knew about the drugs, the ways they kept this information from the public, doctors, and FDA, and the massive legal battles that ensued as victims and their attorneys searched for the truth behind the debacle. It tells the story of a healthy young woman, Mary Linnen, who took the drugs for only twenty-three days to lose weight before her wedding, and then died in the arms of her fiance a few months later. Hers was the first wrongful-death suit filed and would become the most important single suit the company would ever face. Alicia Mundy provides a shocking and thoroughly riveting narrative. It is a stark look at the consequences of greed and a cautionary tale for the future.
Dispensing with the Truth: The Victims, the Drug Companies, and the Dramatic Story Behind the Battle over Fen-Phen
by Alicia MundySemi-finalist for the Robert F. Kennedy Memorial Book AwardIn 1996, a terrible epidemic began killing young American women. Some died quickly, literally dropping in their steps. Others took more time, from a few months to a few years. Those who weren't killed suffered damage to their lungs and hearts, much of it permanent and reparable only with major surgery. Doctors suspected what the killer was. So did the Food and Drug Administration. The culprits were the two most popular diet drugs in the United States, Pondimin, one-half of the popular drug combination Fen-Phen, and Redux, a stronger version of Pondimin. They were also two of the most profitable drugs on the market, and both were produced and sold by a powerful pharmaceutical company, Wyeth-Ayerst, a division of American Home Products. Dispensing the Truth is the gripping storry of what the drug really knew about its drugs, the ways it kept this information from the public, doctors, and FDA, and the massive legal battles that ensued as victims and their attorneys searched for the truth behind the debacle.It tells the story of a healthy young woman, Mary Linnen, who took the drugs for only twenty-three days to lose weight before her wedding, and then died in the arms of her fiance a few months later. Hers was the first wrongful-death suit filed amd would become the most important single suit the company would ever face.Alicia Mundy provides a shocking and thoroughly riveting narrative. It is a stark look at the consequences of greed and a cautionary tale for the future.
Dissent in Medicine: Nine Doctors Speak Out
by The New Medical FoundationThese essays are about different dimensions of modern medicine such as how much science is there in modern medicine, treatment for some cancers, environmental issues in medicine, choking, drowning and resuscitation, corruption in American medicine, the accuracy of medical testing, effectiveness of treatment, immunizations and hospital births.
Dissolving Pain: Simple Brain-Training Exercises for Overcoming Chronic Pain
by Jim Robbins Les FehmiFor four decades, Dr. Les Fehmi has been training people to regulate their own brainwave patterns to improve their mental, emotional, and physical health. His new book focuses on the treatment of pain, and it is based on the premise that although pain is perceived to exist in a particular part of the body, pain actually arises in the brain.Drawing on existing scientific research and on decades of clinical experience, he offers brain-training exercises that quiet the pain signal in the brain. The exercises involve altering the way we pay attention to pain, cultivating what Fehmi calls Open-Focus Attention: a relaxed form of awareness that changes the neural blood flow and increases alpha brainwave activity (associated with reduced stress and beneficial hormonal changes). These exercises are effective in the treatment of many forms of pain including back, shoulder, neck, and joint pain; headaches; muscle pain and tension; and pain from traumatic injury.Included with the book is a 60-minute program that guides listeners through the Open-Focus exercises to help them to become pain free.
Dissolving the Ego, Realizing the Self
by David R. Hawkins Jeffrey ScottHow does one traverse the spiritual landscape to move beyond suffering to experience the peace and love of God, to dissolve illusion and realize the state of enlightenment? In this collection of inspiring passages from David R. Hawkins’s work, the reader is reminded of the illusory nature of the personal self (identification of the ego/mind) and the direct pathways to dissolve the ego/mind’s trappings. This pocket edition is designed especially for today’s spiritual student on the go, to inspire contemplation and reflection during a break at work, while hiking in the woods, during a quiet coffee-shop moment, on an airplane, with a partner—in whatever environment one finds oneself. Dissolving the Ego, Realizing the Self is a reliable companion on the aspirant’s quest toward higher truth.
Distant Connections: The Memory Basis of Creative Analogy (SpringerBriefs in Psychology)
by Máximo Trench Ricardo A. MinervinoAnalogical thinking lies at the core of human cognition, pervading from the most mundane to the most extraordinary forms of creativity. By connecting poorly understood phenomena to learned situations whose structure is well articulated, it allows reasoners to expand the boundaries of their knowledge. The first part of the book begins by fleshing out the debate around whether our cognitive system is well-suited for creative analogizing, and ends by reviewing a series of studies that were designed to decide between the experimental and the naturalistic accounts. The studies confirm the psychological reality of the surface bias revealed by most experimental studies, thus claiming for realistic solutions to the problem of inert knowledge. The second part of the book delves into cognitive interventions, while maintaining an emphasis on the interplay between psychological modeling and instructional applications. It begins by reviewing the first generation of instructional interventions aimed at improving the later retrievability of educational contents by highlighting their abstract structure. Subsequent chapters discuss the most realistic avenues for devising easily-executable and widely-applicable ways of enhancing access to stored knowledge that would otherwise remain inert. The authors review results from studies from both others and their own lab that speak of the promise of these approaches.