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Centering Prayer and Inner Awakening
by Cynthia Bourgeault Thomas KeatingCentering Prayer and Inner Awakening is a complete guidebook for all who wish to know the practice of Centering Prayer.
Cesarean Section: Understanding and Celebrating Your Baby's Birth (A Johns Hopkins Press Health Book)
by Michele C. Moore Caroline M. de CostaTrusted physicians reassure mothers and mothers-to-be: It's okay to say yes.One in four babies born in the United States and Europe comes into the world via Cesarean section. Yet this procedure has been described by critics as an unnecessary and potentially dangerous medical intervention. Consequently, expectant mothers often fear this option, and women who have had C-sections can feel a sense of failure.In Cesarean Section: Understanding and Celebrating Your Baby's Birth, Drs. Michele Moore and Caroline de Costa emphasize the joy of delivering a healthy baby, however that is best achieved. They explain why Cesarean births are sometimes preferable to vaginal delivery for both mother and baby, and they help women understand the issues behind the decision to perform the procedure. From anesthesia, surgery, and recovery through at-home care of mother and child, the authors offer reassurance and practical information for all mothers and mothers-to-be. They also discuss the latest findings on postpartum depression and planning for future births, including the possibility of vaginal birth after a Cesarean section.For every woman who has a planned—or unplanned—Cesarean section, this book provides the information they need to alleviate their fears and come to value this delivery option."Because up to a quarter of all births are Cesarean births, prenatal preparation should include information about Cesarean sections for every woman. And that is why we have written this guide.... We believe strongly that it is time to speak out and say that Cesarean section is a normal birth method and that women who have a Cesarean section should not be made to feel that they have failed.... We hope you find the information in this book useful and helpful in thinking about C-section, whether you have already had a Cesarean and want to understand the experience better, you wish to plan for another C-section birth, or you are expecting a baby and want to be informed about all the possibilities ahead, including this other normal way of bringing a baby into the world."—from the Introduction
Chained: Youth With Chronic Illness (Youth With Special Needs)
by Autumn LibalFrom the Book jacket: The warm sun sliced through the window and melted across Kayla's bed. Slowly and reluctantly, Kayla rolled onto her side. Heavy with exhaustion and pain, she inched across the warm sheets. She felt as if someone had poured liquid metal into her body during the night-metal that had settled dense and cold in her bones. Gripping the bedpost with a white-knuckled hand, Kayla sucked in her breath. She closed her eyes, pulled herself up, and began the long journey to the bathroom. Inching along with shuffling feet and hunched back, Kayla looked much older than her fifteen years. She teetered dangerously, one hand outstretched for balance, one shoulder sliding along the wall for support. By the time she got to the bathroom door, she was already exhausted. What would it be like if you woke up every morning feeling sick? How would you get through each day if every minute brought you pain? What would you do if you had an illness that kept returning over and over again, refusing to be cured? Growing up is a challenge for everyone, but youth with chronic illnesses have additional challenges and special needs. These young people struggle to balance their physical conditions with the demands of school, friends, and activities. Living with chronic illness makes many young people feel alienated from their peers and may lead them to question their futures. In Chained: Youth with Chronic Illness, you will learn about the many challenges youth with chronic illness face and the support systems available to help them. Along the way, you will learn more about Kayla and her journey to live and thrive in the face of chronic illness.
Chair Yoga: Seated Exercises for Health and Wellbeing
by Anne Oppenheimer Edeltraud RohnfeldChair yoga is a revolutionary concept designed to make the numerous benefits of classical yoga available to a wider range of physical abilities. This step-by-step program can be practiced by virtually anyone, anywhere, in any chair, to stimulate physical and mental well-being. This fully illustrated guide contains ninety easy-to-master exercises that have been specially developed for those with a limited range of movement. Clear instructions guide the reader through each routine, all of which can be carried out safely without any previous knowledge or yoga expertise. The exercises can also be adapted by yoga teachers who want to incorporate chair yoga into their classes. This book will be popular with anyone wanting to experience the health benefits of an easy, versatile form of yoga, particularly older people, individuals rehabilitating after injury or illness and those with physical disabilities, as well as the professionals who support them.
The Chakra Deck: 50 Cards For Promoting Spiritual And Physical Health (Reference to Go)
by Nicole Kaufman Olivia H. Miller Michele DamelioEastern cultures have long attributed well-being to the balancing of one's chakras--or vital energy centers within the body--through yoga, meditation, and breathing exercises. This book, by the author of the best-selling Yoga Deck, introduces the seven major chakras--Root, Sacral, Navel Solar Plexus, Heart, Throat, Third Eye, and Crown. Learn how they affect your overall state of being and how to balance chakras that have become blocked or overloaded.
The Chalice of Magdalene: The Search for the Cup That Held the Blood of Christ
by Graham PhillipsReveals the discovery of an artifact that many experts believe may be the Holy Grail • Traces the journey of the Grail from the Holy Land to Rome and eventually to a ruined chapel in Shropshire, England • Uncovers new evidence identifying the historical King Arthur and his connection to the Holy Grail The popular Arthurian stories of the Middle Ages depict the Holy Grail as Christ’s cup from the Last Supper, which was believed to have been endowed with miraculous healing powers and the ability to give eternal life to whoever drank from it. A much earlier tradition, however, claimed the Grail was the vessel used by Mary Magdalene to collect Christ’s blood when he appeared to her after rising from the tomb. While many vessels were claimed to have been the true Grail, there was only one thought to have been the chalice used by Mary. From Jesus’ empty tomb, where it remained for almost 400 years, this holy relic known as the Marian Chalice was taken to Rome by the mother of the first Christian emperor, Constantine the Great. It was then smuggled from Rome in 410 A.D., according to the fifth-century historian Olympiodorus, to save it from the barbarians who sacked the city. Well into the Middle Ages legend persisted that it had been taken to safety in Britain, the last outpost of Roman civilization in Western Europe.This journey to England, and what happened to the Chalice there, is the focus of this book. Graham Phillips’s research uncovers the secret legacy of an ancient noble family over generations and a trail of clues hidden in the English countryside that lead to a mysterious grotto, a forgotten attic, and the lost chalice. In tracing the relic, Phillips offers the inside story behind an astonishing adventure that results in the identification of the historical King Arthur and the location of one of the most powerful symbols in Western tradition.
The Challenge of Epilepsy: Take Control of Your Seizures-and Your Life-through Complementary and Alternative Solutions
by Sally FletcherDescribes alternative methods of controlling epilepsy
Change Your Mind, Change Your Body: Feeling Good About Your Body and Self After 40
by Ann Kearney-Cooke Florence IsaacsThe rest of your life lies ahead of you. Do you want to spend it fighting your body and worrying about things you can't change? Or do you want to live your life to its fullest by combining age, experience, and creativity to develop a new vision for your body and self?Women in midlife face many changes, such as children growing up, returning to the workforce, or retiring from it. Then there are the physical changes: crow's-feet, saggy arms, an expanding waistline. The transformations within us and around us can leave us feeling anxious, ineffective, and out of control, especially in a culture that defines midlife as the beginning of a decline. It's easy to look at our lives and ourselves and wish we could turn back the clock, but it doesn't have to be that way. Midlife is a time of opportunity to renew, grow strong, set new goals, and redefine who you are. Change Your Mind, Change Your Body: Feeling Good About Your Body and Self After 40gives you the tools you need to utilize your wisdom and experiences to shape a new vision of who you are and what you want your life to look like -- right now. Learn how to: Cope with the physical and mental changes that midlife brings Revamp ideas of what is sexy and desirable Turn fears of aging into tools for positive growth Develop a positive, realistic body image Embrace who you are and who you will become Set weight and exercise goals you can really achieve Help our daughters create a positive self-imageYou have the power to renegotiate your relationship with your body, yourself, and the world around you, andChange Your Mind, Change Your Bodywill help you discover and use it.
Change Your Questions, Change Your Life: 7 Powerful Tools for Life and Work
by Marilee G. Adams"Marilee Adams shows that the kind of questions you ask yourself can profoundly affect your self-esteem, relationships, and career. She introduces QuestionThinking an easy-to-use system for transforming thinking, action, and results. With new perspectives and alternatives, you can take powerful, practical steps to transform your work, your relationships, and your life." --from the book jacket
Chinese Herbal Medicine: Modern Applications of Traditional Formulas
by Chongyun Liu Angela Tseng Sue YangA roadmap for easily navigating through the complexities of Chinese herbal medicine, Chinese Herbal Medicine: Modern Applications of Traditional Formulas presents information about herbal formulas in a practical and easy-to-access format. Bridging the gap between classroom study and the clinical setting, the book supplies information on disease sym
Chris Carmichael's Food for Fitness
by Kathy Zawadzki Chris Carmichael Jim RutbergThe coach of one of the world's greatest athletes-Lance Armstrong-outlines his incredible nutritional program, which will help anyone take his or her fitness to the next level of peak performance. <P> Chris Carmichael's Food for Fitness provides the nutritional information any active man or woman needs to achieve his or her health and training goals. Along the way, Carmichael outlines his revolutionary eating program for everyone-from weekend warriors to those just trying to lose a few pounds and be more fit. <P> Most diets focus on treating a problem, pitting nutrient against nutrient in a battle over what can be eaten. Active men and women need to think of food as fuel that enables them to achieve their goals. In this context, all nutrients play integral roles and the emphasis is on consuming the right foods, in the right proportions and at the right times, to yield the energy we need to perform at an optimal level. <P> Chris Carmichael's Food for Fitness includes: <P> * step-by-step methods for matching your eating to your activity level;<P> * menu plans for home-cooked meals, restaurant dining, and on-the-go snacks;<P> * exercise plans that lead to improved fitness<P>
Chronic Fatigue, Fibromyalgia, and Lyme Disease
by Burton GoldbergChronic fatigue, fibromyalgia, and Lyme disease can be permanently reversed using nontoxic alternative treatments. In this authoritative guide, more than 30 leading physicians explain their holistic diagnostic and treatment methods. Each chapter has been updated to reflect the latest research and therapeutic approaches to treating-and ultimately reversing-these debilitating conditions. Written by the authors of the acclaimed ALTERNATIVE MEDICINE: THE DEFINITIVE GUIDE (more than 600,000 copies sold), this book shows how to regain vitality, say goodbye to muscle pain, peak your immune system, and shake off depression with clinically proven therapies.The first edition sold more than 100,000 copies and is recognized as the leading alternative medicine guide to chronic fatigue.Contains new chapters on Lyme disease and holistic treatment options.Three million Americans suffer from chronic fatigue and an estimated three to six million suffer from fibromyalgia, 86 percent of whom are women. From the Trade Paperback edition.
Chronic Pain and the Family: A New Guide (The Harvard University Press Family Health Guides #1)
by Julie K. SilverChronic pain is the leading cause of disability in the United States, affecting as many as 48 million people in this country alone. It can demoralize and depress both patient and family, especially when there is no effective pain control and no hope for relief. Improperly managed, chronic pain can lead to substance abuse (usually painkillers) and to acute psychological and emotional distress. Pain begets stress and stress begets pain in a wretched downward spiral. Silver reviews the causes and characteristics of chronic pain and explores its impact on individual family relationships and on the extended family, covering such issues as employment, parenting, childbearing and inheritance, and emotional health. Silver treats aspects of chronic pain not covered in a typical office visit: how men and women differ in their experience of chronic pain, the effect of chronic pain on a toddler's behavior or an older child's performance in school, the risks of dependence on and addiction to pain medications, and practical ways for relatives beyond the immediate family circle to offer help and support to the person in pain.
Cinnamon and Cassia: The Genus Cinnamomum (Medicinal And Aromatic Plants S. - Industrial Profiles Ser.)
by P. N. Ravindran K. Nirmal Babu M. ShylajaCinnamon and Cassia, the "Spices of Life", together constitute one of the most widely used group of spices. A comprehensive volume, Cinnamon and Cassia: Genus Cinnamomum explores in detail Srilankan cinnamon, Chinese cassia, Indonesian cassia, Indian cassia, camphor, and also the important related and useful spices of Cinnamomum.The introdu
Clara Barton: Spirit of the American Red Cross
by Patricia Lakin Simon SullivanClara Barton was very shy and sensitive, and not always sure of herself. But her fighting spirit and desire to help others drove her to become one of the world's most famous humanitarians. Learn all about the life of the woman who formed the American Red Cross.
Clinical Supervision in Alcohol and Drug Abuse Counseling: Principles, Models, Methods
by David J. Powell"The perfect handbook for the clinical supervisor." -Nancy Waite-O'Brien, director, Education and Training, Betty Ford Center "An outstanding contribution to the professional well-being of the addiction field." -Thomas McGovern, editor, Addiction Treatment Quarterly "Forever useful." -S. Beckett, education and training coordinator, National Association of Alcohol and Drug Abuse Counselors
The Coconut Oil Miracle
by Bruce FifeThe complete, accessible guide to reaping all the health and beauty benefits of coconut oil Natural coconut oil is nature's perfect food. Unlike the hydrogenated versions found in processed food, this uniquely curative elixir has been show to have countless health benefits. When taken as a dietary supplement, used in cooking, or applied directly to the skin, coconut oil has been found to: Promote weight loss Help prevent heart disease, cancer, diabetes, arthritis, and many other degenerative diseases Strengthen the immune system Improve digestion Prevent premature aging of the skin Beautify skin and hair The Coconut Oil Miracle explains the benefits of coconut oil, and shows readers how to use it for maximum effect. This revised edition of the original, groundbreaking guide also includes a nutrition plan with 50 delicious recipes that will allow anyone to experience the healing miracles of coconut oil.
Colonial Dis-ease: US Navy Health Policies and the Chamorros of Guam, 1898-1941
by Anne Perez HattoriExamines U.S. military colonialism through the lens of Western medicine and its cultural impact.
Comfort
by Carolee DeanKenny Willson wants out of Comfort, Texas away from his abusive, workaholic mother, his ex-convict father, and his small-town life. This gritty story of poetry slams, country music, and small town conflicts coils in a tangle of tragedy and hope.
The Complete Diabetes Prevention Plan
by Christopher Saudek Sandra WoodruffThe Complete Diabetes Prevention Plan is a guide to halting the development of diabetes. In clear, accessible language, it explains the stages of diabetes and how the disease process can be arrested. It provides dietary guidelines for preventing diabetes, weight-loss tips, and exercise suggestions. In addition, the book features 150 easy and appealing recipes that emphasize good carbs, healthful fats, and controlled calories--all crucial elements in a diabetes-fighting diet.
Complete Dream Dictionary
by Rob Macgregor Trish MacgregorIf you've ever wondered why nightmarish spiders spook you or why you have such vivid dreams of losing your teeth, read on. Filled with detailed background information and an alphabetical listing of symbols, The Complete Dream Dictionary shows you how to pick up on broad context clues as well as decipher the deeper meaning of specific images that appear in your dreams.The Complete Dream Dictionary helps you:Improve your dream recall and incubationSpot the metaphors, puns, and archetypes in your dreamsRecognize common as well as advanced dream typesCreate your own personal journal to record dream detailsUnderstand common dream themes, including flying, being chased, or giving birthExamine particular symbols in your dreams - from flowers to family membersWhether you're delving into recurring themes such as falling, or simply wondering what an apple or an airport means in your dream, The Complete Dream Dictionary shows you how to put these subconscious messages to good use in your waking life.
The Complete Dream Dictionary: A Bedside Guide to Knowing What Your Dreams Mean
by Trish MacgregorIf you've ever wondered why nightmarish spiders spook you or why you have such vivid dreams of losing your teeth, read on. Filled with detailed background information and an alphabetical listing of symbols, The Complete Dream Dictionary shows you how to pick up on broad context clues as well as decipher the deeper meaning of specific images that appear in your dreams.The Complete Dream Dictionary helps you:Improve your dream recall and incubationSpot the metaphors, puns, and archetypes in your dreamsRecognize common as well as advanced dream typesCreate your own personal journal to record dream detailsUnderstand common dream themes, including flying, being chased, or giving birthExamine particular symbols in your dreams - from flowers to family membersWhether you're delving into recurring themes such as falling, or simply wondering what an apple or an airport means in your dream, The Complete Dream Dictionary shows you how to put these subconscious messages to good use in your waking life.
The Complete Idiot's Guide to Hypnosis, 2nd Edition: Mesmerizing Facts About Using Hypnosis for Mind and Body Health
by Roberta TemesFrom treating cigarette addictions to losing weight, from setting career goals to getting a good night's sleep, this updated second edition by noted psychologist and hypnotherapist Roberta Temes shows how to use hypnosis responsibly to improve one's quality of life. Includes updated step-by-step instructions for self-hypnosis, plus clear explanations of what hypnosis is and how it works, tips for finding a reputable hypnotherapist, tips on solving problems in one's love life, career, health, and more.• First edition is the bestselling book on hypnosis on the market• Revised and updated with more thorough step-by-step instructions for self-hypnosis• Author websites: www.drroberta.com and www.hypnosisbyphone.com"Want to kick a habit or a field goal? The secrets in this book will improve your game and your life." - Bob Reese, Peak Performance Specialist
The Complete Idiot's Guide to Wicca Craft
by Miria Liguana Nina MetznerFun, illustrated projects for those who believe in magick. From sewing, gardening, and jewelry-making, to calligraphy and lotion-concocting, here are Wicca craft projects for everyone. And with the ritual tools, altars, amulets, candles, mirrors, cauldrons, and a deeper understanding of their meanings, new and veteran Wiccans can enrich their ceremonies, from Esbats and Shabats to magical circles, and from kitchen magick to ritual baths. • For readers of The Complete Idiot&’s Guide® to Wicca and Witchcraft and The Complete Idiot&’s Guide® to Spells and Spellcraft. • According to FoxNews.com, Wicca is hugely popular on college campuses, and at least two colleges excuse believers from class on Wiccan holidays. • Ideal for both &“sole practitioners&” and groups of Wiccans. • Only &“make-your-own&” book on Wicca crafts.
Computer Resources for People with Disabilities
by Alliance for Technology AccessA resource for people with disabilities who want to improve their lives through the use of technology.