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Heilfasten für Dummies (Für Dummies)
by Sebastian Bartning Carola BartningMöchten Sie sich und Ihrem Körper mit Heilfasten etwas Gutes tun und für eine Weile im Alltag innehalten und entschleunigen? Ballast abwerfen, vielleicht ein paar Pfunde verlieren, zur Ruhe kommen? Beim Heilfasten nach Dr. Buchinger wird mehrere Tage auf feste Nahrung verzichtet: Es gibt Tees, Basenbrühen und Säfte. Dieses Buch führt Sie Schritt-für Schritt durch alle Phasen hindurch - von den Entlastungstagen über das eigentliche Fasten, das Fastenende bis zu den Aufbautagen. Sie erfahren, wie Sie Fastenkrisen bewältigen und das Fasten mit Entspannungstechniken und Meditation begleiten, damit die Zeit des Fastens für Sie bereichernd und gesundend ist.
Heilpflanzen der Traditionellen Europäischen Medizin
by Angelika PrentnerDieses Buch widmet sich umfassend und anschaulich dem Einsatz von heimischen Pflanzen zur Therapie und Prävention von häufigen Krankheitsbildern. Ein kurzer Grundlagenteil führt dabei zu Beginn in die wesentlichen Kernpunkte der Traditionellen Europäischen Medizin (TEM) mit ihrem breit gefassten Verständnis von Gesundheit ein. Außerdem werden die unterschiedlichen Zubereitungsarten von Heilpflanzen vorgestellt. Der weitaus größere Teil bietet eine gute Übersicht zur Wirkung und Anwendung von heimischen Heilpflanzen geordnet nach verschiedenen Organsystemen. Zu den einzelnen Krankheitsbildern und häufigen Indikationen werden heimische Heilpflanzen in Wort und Bild mit ihrer Wirkung, Anwendung und Zubereitungsmöglichkeit vorgestellt. Als Besitzerin einer traditionsreichen Naturapotheke verfügt die Autorin über ein großes Wissen an bewährten zum Teil sehr alten Rezepturen. Das praxisnahe Buch wendet sich an Ärzte und Pharmazeuten, die sich mit der Traditionellen Europäischen Medizin beschäftigen möchten sowie an alle an dem Thema Interessierten.
Heilpflanzen der Traditionellen Europäischen Medizin: Wirkung und Anwendung nach häufigen Indikationen
by Angelika RiffelDieses Buch widmet sich umfassend und anschaulich dem Einsatz von heimischen Pflanzen zur Therapie und Prävention von häufigen Krankheitsbildern. Ein kurzer Grundlagenteil führt dabei zu Beginn in die wesentlichen Kernpunkte der Traditionellen Europäischen Medizin (TEM) mit ihrem breit gefassten Verständnis von Gesundheit ein. Außerdem werden die unterschiedlichen Zubereitungsarten von Heilpflanzen vorgestellt. Der weitaus größere Teil bietet eine gute Übersicht zur Wirkung und Anwendung von heimischen Heilpflanzen geordnet nach verschiedenen Organsystemen. Zu den einzelnen Krankheitsbildern und häufigen Indikationen werden heimische Heilpflanzen in Wort und Bild mit ihrer Wirkung, Anwendung und Zubereitungsmöglichkeit vorgestellt. Als Besitzerin einer traditionsreichen Naturapotheke verfügt die Autorin über ein großes Wissen an bewährten zum Teil sehr alten Rezepturen. Die Neuauflage wurde aktualisiert und mit einem Kapitel zur Anwendung von Heilpflanzen bei Kindern erweitert. Das praxisnahe Buch wendet sich an Ärzte und Pharmazeuten, die sich mit der Traditionellen Europäischen Medizin beschäftigen möchten sowie an alle an dem Thema Interessierten.
Heilpflanzen für Nerven, Psyche und Schlaf: Wirkung und Anwendung nach der Traditionellen Europäischen Medizin
by Angelika PrentnerNach dem großen Erfolg des Buches "Heilpflanzen der Traditionellen Europäischen Medizin", in dem der Einsatz von heimischen Heilpflanzen für eine Vielzahl von Indikationen vorgestellt wird, beschreibt die Autorin nun in einem neuen Band wie sich europäische Heilpflanzen positiv auf die Psyche und das Nervensystem auswirken können. Ein kurzer Grundlagenteil erklärt zu Beginn Basiswissen aus Sicht der Traditionellen Europäischen Medizin (TEM). Der weitaus größere Teil bietet eine gute Übersicht, welche Heilpflanzen bei welcher Indikation auf körperlicher und psychischer Ebene wirken, wobei nach Krankheitsbild geordnet die jeweiligen Heilpflanzen in Wort und Bild mit ihrer Wirkung, Anwendung und Zubereitungsmöglichkeit vorgestellt werden. Als Besitzerin einer traditionsreichen Naturapotheke verfügt die Autorin über ein großes Wissen an bewährten zum Teil sehr alten Rezepturen. Das praxisnahe Buch wendet sich an Ärzte und Pharmazeuten, die sich mit der Traditionellen Europäischen Medizin beschäftigen möchten sowie an alle an dem Thema Interessierten.
Heilpflanzen für den Verdauungstrakt: Wirkung und Anwendung nach der Traditionell Europäischen Medizin
by Angelika RiffelNach dem großen Erfolg des Buches "Heilpflanzen der Traditionellen Europäischen Medizin", in dem der Einsatz von Heilpflanzen für eine Vielzahl von Indikationen vorgestellt wird, beschreibt die Autorin nun in einem neuen Band, wie sich heimische Heilpflanzen positiv auf den Verdauungsapparat auswirken können. Ein kurzer Grundlagenteil führt zu Beginn in die Traditionelle Europäischen Medizin (TEM) im Gastrointestinaltrakt ein. Der weitaus größere Teil bietet eine gute Übersicht, welche Heilpflanzen bei welcher Indikation auf den Magen-Darm Trakt wirken, wobei nach Krankheitsbild geordnet die jeweiligen Heilpflanzen in Wort und Bild mit ihrer Wirkung, Anwendung und Zubereitungsmöglichkeit vorgestellt werden. Ein eigenes Kapitel geht auf die Bedürfnisse von Kindern ein. Das praxisnahe Buch wendet sich an alle Personen, die sich mit der TEM beschäftigen und mehr über heimische Heilpflanzen für den Verdauungsapparat erfahren möchten.
Heilpraktikerprüfung für Dummies (Für Dummies)
by Rudolf TheelenHeil durch die Prüfung – nun können Sie als Heilpraktiker tätig werden Sie haben Ihre medizinische Grundausbildung zum Heilpraktiker fast abgeschlossen? Sie wollen sich nun auf die schriftliche und mündliche Prüfung vorbereiten? Für Ihre Prüfung ist es wichtig, das erlernte Wissen aus Ihrer Heilpraktikerausbildung zu verknüpfen, nach Symptomen zu ordnen und die pathologischen Hintergründe übergreifend zu verstehen. In diesem Buch finden Sie zahlreiche typische Prüfungsfragen und passende Herangehensweisen. So vorbereitet werden Sie die Fragen schnell und richtig beantworten können. Sie erfahren wie Sie schnell und sicher die schriftlichen Prüfungsfragen beantworten wie Sie die medizinische Fachsprache leichter erlernen welche Erkrankungen und Differenzialdiagnosen besonders prüfungsrelevant sind wie Sie zuverlässig diagnostizieren
Heilung oder Humbug?: 150 alternativmedizinische Verfahren von Akupunktur bis Yoga
by Edzard ErnstAlternative Medizin ist populär: etwa 70% der deutschen Bevölkerung hat im vergangenen Jahr mindestens eine Art von alternativer Behandlung angewendet. Doch was bringen Antioxidantien, Aloe Vera, Kinesiologie und Reiki eigentlich? Kann man an der Zunge oder der Iris erkennen, ob es den inneren Organen gut geht? Welche Erfolge können Geistheilung, autogenes Training oder Hypnotherapie vorweisen? Es gibt vielschichtige Gründe für die große Beliebtheit dieser Methoden - Fehlinformationen sollten dabei eigentlich keine Rolle spielen. Leider prasseln auf Anwender und Hilfesuchende eine Menge an Fehlinformationen ein. Diese sind ausschlaggebend dafür, dass falsche, unkluge oder sogar gefährliche therapeutische Entscheidungen getroffen werden.Dieses Buch hilft dem Leser, sich im Labyrinth der alternativen Medizin zurechtzufinden. Neben wesentlichen Hintergrundinformationen zu alternativer Medizin wie dem Placebo-Effekt, wissenschaftliche Nachweismethoden und gesellschaftlichen Pro- und Contra Argumenten, führt das Buch durch 150 alternative therapeutische und diagnostische Methoden und beurteilt sie unter anderem hinsichtlich Wirksamkeit, Kosten und Gefahrenpotential. Das Buch richtet sich an Leser, die ein Interesse an ihrer Gesundheit haben, daher auch mit der Alternativmedizin liebäugeln und eine evidenzbasierte Analyse suchen. Der Autor Edzard Ernst erforscht seit 25 Jahren alle Aspekte der alternativen Medizin. Er und sein Team haben weit über 1000 von Fachkollegen begutachtete Arbeiten und viele Bücher zu diesem Thema veröffentlicht, darunter More Harm than Good? The Moral Maze of Complementary and Alternative Medicine (2018) und Homöopathie - Die Fakten [unverdünnt] (2016) bei Springer. Seine Arbeit wurde mit mehr als einem Dutzend Preisen ausgezeichnet, darunter dem John-Maddox-Preis 2016. Er ging 2012 in den Ruhestand und ist emeritierter Professor der Universität Exeter und spielt dauerhaft eine aktive Rolle in der öffentlichen Debatte über alternative Medizin.
Heilungswunder
by Yvonne MaurerHeilungswunder sind umstritten. Die unterschiedlichen Sichtweisen, die in den christlichen Konfessionen vertreten werden, sind in dem Buch dargelegt. Ausgehend von einem pluralistischen Ansatz, wird die Frage diskutiert, inwieweit Heilungs(zusatz)angebote sinnvoll sind - anhand der unterschiedlichen medizinischen, theologischen und philosophischen Positionen sowie der Perspektive der Volksfrömmigkeit. Der Band bündelt Expertenwissen aus unterschiedlichen Disziplinen und ist zugleich Leitfaden für seelsorgerisch und (psycho)therapeutisch Tätige.
Heimlich's Maneuvers
by Henry J. HeimlichHere, in his own words, is the story of one of the twentieth century's most creative medical innovators, Dr. Henry Heimlich. The thoracic surgeon is best known for having developed the Heimlich Maneuver, the world's easiest-to-learn and most universally known method to save people from choking to death on food or foreign objects. But many don't know about Dr. Heimlich's other life-saving inventions. He is the inventor of the Heimlich Chest Drain Valve, which saved thousands of lives during the Vietnam War, and the Heimlich MicroTrach, which provides a remarkably efficient way for people to take oxygen. In the present decade, Dr. Heimlich has turned his attention to two devastating illnesses for which medicine has not yet found a cure--cancer and HIV. He describes his research and its promise, as well as the controversy and resistance his new ideas have generated from the medical establishment.Interweaving the author's personal life with riveting stories of his numerous medical breakthroughs, this rich memoir provides insights into the workings of a creative mind and the machinations of the American medical system.From the Trade Paperback edition.
Held Together: A Shared Memoir of Motherhood, Medicine, and Imperfect Love
by Rebecca N. Thompson"Rebecca Thompson’s moving book proves that there are as many different ways of becoming a family as there are mothers—a personal, compelling reminder of why women’s reproductive health care matters, and why one size does not fit all”—Jodi Picoult, #1 New York Times bestselling author"Immersive, compassionate, and vulnerable, Held Together invites us to walk with Dr. Thompson as she navigates her own journey to parenthood and the beautiful, messy, uplifting stories of the families she cares for along the way."—Lori Gottlieb, New York Times bestselling author of Maybe You Should Talk to SomeoneA primary care physician's moving memoir of navigating a complicated path to motherhood, interwoven with the stories of twenty-one of her patients, friends, and medical colleagues—and sharing the intimate truths of their diverse perspectives on being part of all kinds of families, born and built and chosen.Seventeen years ago, when Rebecca Thompson endured a string of life-threatening pregnancy losses and rare medical conditions, her training as a physician didn’t protect her from feeling isolated and overwhelmed. What she longed for was a community of women—or even one encouraging story—to reassure her that she wasn’t alone.Deciding to create the community she couldn’t find in her own time of need, Dr. Thompson reached out to friends, patients, and medical colleagues and asked them to share the stories of their personal journeys to parenthood, as well as stories of how their families grew and changed and thrived as they faced challenges beyond those early years. Held Together explores the intersections of these brave, resilient women’s lives with Dr. Thompson’s own as they encounter a vast range of unexpected turns and obstacles, including fertility issues, adoption, fostering, surrogacy, multiples, abortion, stepparenthood, chronic disease, mental illness, the death of a child, the death of a spouse, and so many moments where grief may threaten to consume us—until joy sometimes surprises us.The extraordinary stories of ordinary women reveal that, while our individual circumstances may be unique, our experiences are universal in so many ways: we are creating life, raising children, and sustaining families, even as we search for reassurance that we are not alone in our struggles. Held Together offers a place of healing that welcomes every kind of family, a refuge where we make meaning out of our stories and embrace the belief that life can be beautiful in spite of—and often because of—all its complexities and imperfections. Our foundations may not always be strong, but together, we are.
Helicobacter Infection in Clinical Practice
by Byung-Wook KimAlthough the incidence of Helicobacter infection has been declining for the past decades, it is still one of the most common infectious disease all over the world. Over 50,000 research articles have been published so far and lots of studies are on-going. Most of previously published books dealt with so many issues and it is somewhat hard for the reader to apply in real world clinical practice. Since clinicians do not have enough time to read the book from head to the end, this book presents algorithms, tables, and figures at the end of each chapter to provide a brief summary for clinicians, so that they can use this book as a reference in a short time in clinical practice. Readers will find up-to-date information and guidance on diagnosis and different types of treatments.
Helicobacter Pylori (Methods in Molecular Biology #2283)
by Sinéad M. SmithThis book brings together a collection of methods for the successful detection, culture and investigation of H. pylori, and its associated diseases. Chapters guide the reader through overviews on H. pylori infection, protocols for analyzing human clinical samples, and protocols for characterizing H. pylori, its functional components and its interactions with host cells. Written in the highly successful Methods in Molecular Biology series format, chapters include introductions to their respective topics, lists of the necessary materials and reagents, step-by-step, readily reproducible laboratory protocols, and tips on troubleshooting and avoiding known pitfalls. Authoritative and cutting-edge, Helicobacter pylori: Methods and Protocols aims to be a useful practical guide to researchers to help further their study in this field.
Helicobacter Pylori in the 21st Century
by Philip Sutton Hazel M. MitchellBiomedical researchers from Australia, the US, Europe, and Japan review the current status of knowledge about the spiral bacteria, its infection of the human gastric system, and the disease it causes there. In sections on pathologies and treatment, host response, and bacterial mechanisms of pathogenesis, they consider such topics as the epidemiology, antimicrobial resistance and approaches to treatment, host genetic factors in susceptibility and resistance to H. pylori pathogenesis, vaccines, virulence factors, and adhesion to the gastric surface.
Helicobacter pylori
by Nayoung KimThis book presents the current state of knowledge regarding the ability of Helicobacter pylori to colonize the gastrointestinal tract, the global epidemiology of H. pylori infection, transmission routes, the pathophysiology of H. pylori-related gastroduodenal and other diseases, diagnosis and treatment methods, guidelines for eradication, antibiotic resistance, the reinfection and recrudescence rate after H. pylori eradication, the effect of H. pylori and its eradication on the gastric microbiota and animal models of H. pylori or related Helicobacter infection. The aim is to equip readers around the world with the understanding required in order to implement effective methods of H. pylori eradication and to enhance clinical outcomes for patients. In addition, readers can understand the interaction between H. pylori and other gut microbiota during chronic infection and after H. pylori eradication. The text is clearly written and is complemented by many helpful illustrations. This book will be a great asset in clinical practice for all practitioners who are involved in caring for patients with H. pylori-related diseases or have an interest in the subject. It will also be a useful source of information for medical students and for intelligent laypeople seeking information on H. pylori.
Helicobacter pylori Research
by Steffen Backert Yoshio YamaokaThis book provides the currentupdated knowledge on all essential aspects in the rapidly evolving area of Helicobacter pylori research. H. pylori isa class I carcinogen and one of the most common infections in the world. Whilemost people colonized by H. pylori willremain asymptomatic, up to 20 % of them may develop serious gastroduodenaldisease such as peptic ulcers or gastric cancer. H. pylori isthe only known bacterium linked to the development of cancer and consequentlyis an important focus of research. Outstanding international experts fromdiverse scientific disciplines contribute here to give detailed insights intothe current understanding concerning the physiology and role of this pathogen. Both basic science and clinical research with actual practical consequences aretaken into account. The chapters target microbiology, epidemiology, genetics,biochemistry, interactions with the immune system, signal transduction,pathogenic mechanisms in the gastroduodenal mucosa, gastric diseasedevelopment, and therapy including antibiotics or probiotics treatment as wellas vaccination strategies. This book is an important reference not only forclinicians but also microbiologists. It provides in a single volume anup-to-date summary of our current knowledge of this microbe and the multipleways in which it impacts upon public health in all parts of the world.
Helicobacter pylori and Gastric Cancer (Current Topics in Microbiology and Immunology #444)
by Steffen BackertThis volume explores in detail the molecular biology, genetics and immunology of the bacterium Helicobacter pylori that causes serious gastric diseases such as gastric cancer. The book provides in-depth insights into the mechanisms of H. pylori-induced pathogenicity, gives an overview of how the bacterium colonizes the human gut, how it manages to persist in the body and which factors play a role in the development of H. pylori-induced gastric cancer. Furthermore, the interaction between the Gram-negative bacterium and the human gut microbiome is explored, and clinical management and treatment strategies to combat gastric cancer are discussed.Helicobacter pylori is an extremely successful pathogen that persistently colonizes the gut of about 50% of the world’s population. H. pylori and its human host share a long co-evolutionary relationship that dates back for at least last 100,000 years and possibly longer. Infection by this bacterium is a high-risk factor for the development of gastric diseases, including gastric cancer. Gastric cancer is associated with high morbidity and mortality and represents the 5th most common malignant tumour and the 4th leading cause of cancer-related death worldwide. H. pylori is the first bacterium that has been classified as a type-I carcinogen by the International Agency for Research on Cancer (IARC). Recent research progress identified crucial bacterial, host and environmental factors which control H. pylori-induced gastric malignancy. New studies also suggest that specific human germline mutations and other genetic aberrations have an important impact on H. pylori-induced pathology. In this volume, all these recently discovered mechanisms are reviewed in the light of gastric cancer development, and H. pylori epidemiology, virulence factors, immune evasion, pathophysiology, cancer signalling and novel therapeutic protocols are presented. This volume is aimed at researchers in the fields of immunology, genetics, microbiology and medicine who are interested in the detailed mechanisms of the pathogenicity of this carcinogenic stomach bacterium.
Helicobacter pylori in Human Diseases: Advances in Microbiology, Infectious Diseases and Public Health Volume 11 (Advances in Experimental Medicine and Biology #1149)
by Steffen Backert Shigeru KamiyaThis book gathers a wealth of contributions on the virulence factors and pathogenic mechanism of Helicobacter pylori, prepared by leading international experts. In addition, it explores the epidemiology, diagnosis, treatment with drugs and probiotics, and prophylaxis by vaccination, reflecting the latest advances. H. pylori is a Gram negative microaerophilic bacterium that can produce various gastric diseases including gastritis, gastroduodenal ulceration, gastric cancer and gastric MALT lymphoma. Although efforts to combat H. pylori using a combination of proton pump inhibitor and several antimicrobial drugs have significantly decreased the burden of these gastric diseases, the microbial epidemiology and gastric pathogenesis following H. pylori infection are still not fully understood. Given its scope, the book offers a valuable resource not only for basic microbiologists, but also for researchers in the fields of pathology, biochemistry and genomics, as well as medical students/scientists.
Hell and High Water: A blistering Swedish crime thriller, with the most original heroine you'll meet this year
by Christian UngeThe first in a new Swedish crime series featuring Tekla Berg, a fearless doctor with a remarkable photographic memory"A taut and blistering thriller with the most memorable protagonist ever. Christian Unge is in total control of his environment. It deserves to be huge" Imran Mahmood, author of You Don't Know Me"Watch your blood pressure! A tense and clever thriller" Lilja SigurðardóttirWith 85% per cent burns to his body and a 115% risk of dying, it's a miracle the patientis still alive.He only made it this far thanks to Tekla Berg, an emergency physician whose unorthodox methods and photographic memory are often the difference between life and death.Convinced that the fire was a terrorist attack - and that the patient was involved - the police are determined to question him. Almost as determined as those who would silence him at any cost. And while Tekla battles to keep him breathing, she can't shake the thought that something about him is strangely familiar . . .Tekla has always hidden her remarkable mind from her hospital colleagues, resorting to amphetamines to take the edge off the endless whirl of lucid memories. But now she'll need to call on all her wits as she's drawn into a mystery involving corrupt police, the godfather of the Uzbek mafia, and her beloved but wayward brother.Translated from the Swedish by George Goulding
Hell and High Water: A blistering Swedish crime thriller, with the most original heroine you'll meet this year
by Christian UngeThe first in a new Swedish crime series featuring Tekla Berg, a fearless doctor with a remarkable photographic memory"A taut and blistering thriller with the most memorable protagonist ever. Christian Unge is in total control of his environment. It deserves to be huge" Imran Mahmood, author of You Don't Know Me"Watch your blood pressure! A tense and clever thriller" Lilja SigurðardóttirWith 85% per cent burns to his body and a 115% risk of dying, it's a miracle the patientis still alive.He only made it this far thanks to Tekla Berg, an emergency physician whose unorthodox methods and photographic memory are often the difference between life and death.Convinced that the fire was a terrorist attack - and that the patient was involved - the police are determined to question him. Almost as determined as those who would silence him at any cost. And while Tekla battles to keep him breathing, she can't shake the thought that something about him is strangely familiar . . .Tekla has always hidden her remarkable mind from her hospital colleagues, resorting to amphetamines to take the edge off the endless whirl of lucid memories. But now she'll need to call on all her wits as she's drawn into a mystery involving corrupt police, the godfather of the Uzbek mafia, and her beloved but wayward brother.Translated from the Swedish by George Goulding & Sarah de Senarclens
Hello I Want to Die Please Fix Me: Depression in the First Person
by Anna Mehler PapernyAward-winning journalist Anna Mehler Paperny's stunning memoir chronicles with courageous honesty and uncommon eloquence her experience of depression and her quest to explore what we know and don't know about this disease that afflicts almost a fifth of the population--providing an invaluable guide to a system struggling to find solutions. As fascinating as it is heartrending, as outrageously funny as it is serious, it is a must-read for anyone impacted by depression--and that's pretty much everybody. Depression is a havoc-wreaking illness that masquerades as personal failing and hijacks your life. After a major suicide attempt in her early twenties, Anna Mehler Paperny resolved to put her reporter's skills to use to get to know her enemy, setting off on a journey to understand her condition, the dizzying array of medical treatments on offer and a medical profession in search of answers. Charting the way depression wrecks so many, she maps competing schools of therapy, pharmacology, cutting-edge medicine, the pill-popping pitfalls of long-term treatment, the glaring unknowns and the institutional shortcomings that both patients and practitioners are up against. She interviews leading medical experts across Canada and the US, from psychiatrists to neurologists, brain-mapping pioneers to family practitioners, and others dabbling in strange hypotheses--and shares compassionate conversations with fellow sufferers.Hello I Want to Die Please Fix Me tracks Anna's quest for knowledge and her desire to get well. Impeccably reported, it is a profoundly compelling story about the human spirit and the myriad ways we treat (and fail to treat) the disease that accounts for more years swallowed up by disability than any other in the world.
Hello New You: Eat Better, Drink Less, Exercise More
by Katherine BeboBeing healthy doesn’t have to be hard. Eating junk food, drinking too much and rarely (or barely) exercising – we’ve all been there. Sometimes you just need a bit of help, some practical advice and a few words of encouragement to get yourself back on track. Intended for anyone with a busy life, this handbook gets straight to the point, gathering together useful tips, motivational quotes and achievable steps towards a healthier body and a happier mind. No matter where you’re starting from or aiming for, there’s something here to spur you on, including:Dietary hacks to avoid overeating, improve sleep and reach your ideal weightGood guidance on fats and carbs, which are often misunderstoodAn honest look at how alcohol can affect your health (and your finances)Easy ways to reduce your alcohol consumptionClever ideas for matching your workout to suit your mood and scheduleSound advice on choosing exercises that keep you motivated
Hello Sleep: The Science and Art of Overcoming Insomnia Without Medications
by Jade WuA practical and compassionate guide to repairing your relationship with sleepFor the twenty-five million Americans who struggle with insomnia, each night feels like a battle with their racing minds instead of a blissful surrender into sleep. Hello Sleep is a guide for the tired but wired people who just want sleep to be easy. Dr. Jade Wu, an internationally recognized behavioral sleep medicine specialist, walks you through the science of how the brain sleeps (or doesn’t); shares stories from the clinic of real people’s journeys to better sleep; and lays out a step-by-step program for overcoming insomnia and letting go of sleeping pills. Using her years of clinical expertise, she problem-solves your common pitfalls, soothes your anxieties, and tailors recommendations for your special sleep circumstances (e.g., pregnancy, menopause, chronic pain, depression, etc.). Hello Sleep empowers the sleepless with the latest knowledge and most effective tools, allowing them to trust themselves and their own sleep again. It will answer these burning questions and more:• Why can’t I fall asleep even though I’m tired? How can I quiet my mind?• What should I do when I wake up at 2:00 A.M. and can’t get back to sleep?• Should I nap? What can I do about my fatigue during the day?• How do I get off sleep medications safely and without rebound insomnia?
Helminth Infections and their Impact on Global Public Health
by Fabrizio BruschiHelminths are long-lived multicellular organisms that have co-evolved with humans over many thousands of years They are responsible for infections which affect around one third of the human population, at global level. Despite the huge efforts in research during the last years, effective control of helminth infections is still far from optimal standards and the resulting diseases remain neglected. This book aims to give an up-date overview to the epidemiology (including molecular typing), specific biological, immunological and immunopathological aspects, diagnosis and perspectives of control of the most common helminth infections.
Helminth Infections and their Impact on Global Public Health
by Fabrizio BruschiThis is a thoroughly revised edition of a well-received reference work on helminthiases and their impact on worldwide public health. The carefully presented collection covers both common and neglected helminth infections. Readers will discover an up-date overview to helminth epidemiology (including molecular typing), specific biological, immunological and immunopathological aspects, diagnosis and latest perspectives of control. New contributions give particular attention to economic consequences of helminthiases, deworming programs and future public health approaches, as well as most recent findings in host immune responses. Helminths are long-lived multicellular organisms that have co-evolved with humans over many thousands of years. They are responsible for infections which affect around one fourth of the human population, at global level. Despite the huge efforts in research during the last years, effective control of helminth infections is still far from optimal standards and the resulting diseases remain neglected. The highly readable link of parasitological background and clinical application makes this book a valuable read not only for parasitologists but also physicians and medical students, health professionals as well as experts in public health issues.Moreover, all readers concerned with combating neglected parasitoses towards the Sustainable Development Goal SDG 3 (Good Health and Well-being) will understand the significance of this renewed volume.
Help Heal Yourself from Cancer: Partner Smarter with Your Doctor, Personalize Your Treatment Plan, and Take Charge of Your Recovery
by William Sears Martha SearsCancer can make you feel powerless. Survival rate statistics can leave you feeling helpless and afraid. But you are a person, not a percentage. And you are not powerless—you have the ability to help yourself heal. In Help Heal Yourself from Cancer, cancer survivors and trusted medical professionals Bill and Martha Sears help you go from patient to partner in your cancer-healing journey. They outline the steps you can take, both in working with your cancer-care providers and on your own, to maximize your chances of not just beating cancer, but thriving in its wake. This comprehensive guide will help you: Develop a conquer-cancer mindset. The science is clear: cancer healing begins with the brain. Believing you will heal is the first step. Personalize your treatment plan. Find out what tests to ask for, which advice to pay attention to (and what to ignore), and how to talk to your oncologist about designing a plan that&’s perfectly tailored to you and your cancer. LEAN in to supporting your immune system. Learn how to best support your natural cancer-fighting army through lifestyle, exercise, and nutrition—giving chemotherapy and radiation the best chance of success. With eye-catching illustrations to boost understanding and special sections on breast, colon, lung, and brain cancers, this book gives you the tools you need to stop fearing your cancer and start boosting your immune system, fine-tuning your treatment plan, and taking charge of your healing—all so you can ultimately Help Heal Yourself from Cancer.