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Get a handle on your diabetes and get on with your life
If you're a teenager who has Type 2 diabetes, you're not alone.
More and more people your age are being diagnosed with Type 2-and
most of them also struggle with their diabetes treatment. The first
book of its kind, Type 2 Diabetes in Teens was written to help you
better understand and manage your diabetes. It's very important
that you take care of yourself and follow your treatment-and this
book gives you information on living well, including:
How to keep blood sugar in control * What to do when you get
cravings * How to manage your diabetes in school * What to say to
your friends and your dates * How to balance exercise and food when
you take insulin * Where to find help when you need it * Ways to
eat healthier * How to be patient with yourself and enjoy
life
A special section of tips and suggestions for parents will help
your family support you as you manage your diabetes. You're not
alone in this-and Type 2 Diabetes in Teens will show you and your
family how to deal with the disease and have a positive outlook on
life.
""Highly recommended for teens living with Type 2 diabetes and
their parents.""
-Richard R. Rubin, Ph.D., C.D.E., Associate Professor
Departments of Medicine and Pediatrics
The Johns Hopkins University School of Medicine
Get a handle on your diabetes and get on with your life
If you're a teenager who has Type 2 diabetes, you're not alone.
More and more people your age are being diagnosed with Type 2-and
most of them also struggle with their diabetes treatment. The first
book of its kind, Type 2 Diabetes in Teens was written to help you
better understand and manage your diabetes. It's very important
that you take care of yourself and follow your treatment-and this
book gives you information on living well, including:
How to keep blood sugar in control * What to do when you get
cravings * How to manage your diabetes in school * What to say to
your friends and your dates * How to balance exercise and food when
you take insulin * Where to find help when you need it * Ways to
eat healthier * How to be patient with yourself and enjoy
life
A special section of tips and suggestions for parents will help
your family support you as you manage your diabetes. You're not
alone in this-and Type 2 Diabetes in Teens will show you and your
family how to deal with the disease and have a positive outlook on
life.
""Highly recommended for teens living with Type 2 diabetes and
their parents.""
-Richard R. Rubin, Ph.D., C.D.E., Associate Professor
Departments of Medicine and Pediatrics
The Johns Hopkins University School of Medicine
The Cancer Prevention Book urges a proactive, holistic approach to
cancer prevention, guiding readers step by step in removing the
risk factors from their lives. The author explains how to ward off
cancer through stress reduction, diet, energy medicines, and a
healthy state of mind.
An ostomy is an opening on the abdomen created by a surgeon to
allow waste material to be expelled. The operation is performed as
a lifesaving measure when the bodys normal system for expelling
waste no longer functions. With practical guidelines and emotional
support for ostomy patients and their families, this book addresses
all aspects of postoperative care as well as such sensitive issues
as social situations and sexual intimacy.
A lively dictionary of topics related to slumber designed to help
people help themselves by improving their sleep and, therefore,
their health and happiness. The Story of Sleep is a lively
annotated dictionary of topics related to slumber, designed to help
people help themselves get a better night's rest and improve their
overall physical and mental health. Incorporating up-to-date data,
each entry reflects the fact that the world-in-general has changed
and new sleep technologies have been developed over the past few
years. Sleep expert Daniel Barone and writer Lawrence Armour
provide the perfect format for those readers who crave a quick and
ready reference for achieving better sleep habits and a sounder
slumber every night. Building on the success of their book Let's
Talk About Sleep, Barone and Armour offer this complementary and
essential guide.
a simple new dietary approach to cancer prevention and treatment
Current research has shown that what you eat is one of the
strongest factors in preventing cancer. You can take advantage of
this fact to safeguard your health-and this book shows you how.
Drawing on the latest medical and dietary research, Healthy Eating
for Life to Prevent and Treat Cancer presents a complete and
sensible plant-based nutrition program that can help make cancer
less likely-and also help those already diagnosed to heal.
Showing how you can put food to work against today's most common
forms of cancer (including lung, breast, prostate, ovarian,
cervical, and digestive tract cancers), this book provides detailed
nutritional guidelines that have been carefully drafted by
Physicians Committee nutrition experts. The book includes over 80
delicious, easy-to-make recipes to help you put these healthy
eating principles to work right away. Healthy Eating for Life to
Prevent and Treat Cancer contains important information on:
* Antioxidants, omega-3 fatty acids, and other protective
weapons
* Foods that boost the immune system
* Nutrition during cancer treatment
* Exercise and weight management
* Stress-reduction techniques
* And more
Whether you are looking to prevent or heal cancer, this book
will give you the crucial knowledge you need to take charge now- of
your diet, your health, and your life.
Also available:
Healthy Eating for Life to Prevent and Treat Diabetes
(0-471-43598-8)
Healthy Eating for Life for Children (0-471-43621-6)
Healthy Eating for Life for Women (0-471-43596-1)
A simple new dietary approach to preventing and treating diabetes
You can help prevent and control diabetes through simple diet and
lifestyle changes that are a pleasure to make instead of a chore.
This book shows you how. Drawing on the latest diabetes research,
Healthy Eating for Life to Prevent and Treat Diabetes presents a
complete and sensible plant-based nutrition program that can help
you prevent, manage, and, in certain cases, even reverse diabetes.
Covering Type 1(childhood-onset), Type 2 (adult-onset), and
gestational diabetes, this book provides detailed nutritional
guidelines that have been carefully drafted by Physicians Committee
diabetes experts, along with nearly 100 delicious, easy-to-make
recipes to help you put these healthy eating principles to work
right away. Healthy Eating for Life to Prevent and Treat Diabetes
contains important information on:
* Exercise and lifestyle issues
* Achieving and maintaining healthy weight
* Diabetes and pregnancy
* Preventing complications from diabetes
* And more
Whether you or a loved one has diabetes or is at risk of
developing it, this book will give you the crucial knowledge you
need to take charge now-of your diet, your health, and your
life.
Also available:
Healthy Eating for Life to Prevent and Treat Cancer
(0-471-43597-X)
Healthy Eating for Life for Children (0-471-43621-6)
Healthy Eating for Life for Women (0-471-43596-1)
This splendid volume is easily understandable, uses real-life
situations as examples and is far more up-to-the-minute than other
such books. From sexuality to surgery, it offers practical and
science-based advice.--Charles M. Plotz, M.D., Editor-in-Chief,
Rheuma21st.com
Your complete guide to understanding and living well with
rheumatoid arthritis
If you or someone close to you suffers from rheumatoid arthritis
(RA), this book is a powerful tool you don't want to be without.
Two of the authors are physicians at the Hospital for Special
Surgery, one of the nation's oldest and best orthopedic research
hospitals. Its purpose is to arm you with the information you need
to take charge of your disease management and work with your
doctors to develop a treatment program that's right for your
lifestyle and life goals.
In plain English, the authors demystify rheumatoid arthritis-its
causes, progression, and various effects on the human body-and
decode the often perplexing language that doctors use to describe
RA and its diagnosis and treatment. They explain the various
treatment and pain management options available to you and ways to
discuss them with your doctor. The authors also include the true
stories of RA patients whose tales offer encouragement and powerful
insights for dealing with the difficult psychological and lifestyle
issues RA sufferers face. Their expert advice and guidance covers a
range of topics of vital concern to people affected by RA,
including:
* Old, new, and emerging drug therapies, including gold,
corticosteroids, and immunosuppressants
* Analgesics and anti-inflammatories
* Alternative treatment strategies
* Nutrition, diet, and exercise for RA
* Vitamins and supplements, including glucosamine and Evening
Primrose oil
* Managing crucial lifestyle issues such as sports, travel, and
sex
* Pregnancy and RA
* Alleviating depression and pain
* Surgical options, including joint replacement therapy
At some time, most families will need to provide home care for an
aging family member who is ill or disabled. While home caregiving
provides many benefits, it takes careful planning, support, and
patience.
The American Medical Association Guide to Home Caregiving provides
the information you need to take the best possible care of an
elderly, ill, or disabled person in a home setting. Written by
experts from the American Medical Association, the book explains
such essentials as how to:
* Plan and arrange a room to adapt to a loved one's needs
* Give medications, maintain hygiene, monitor symptoms, deal with
incontinence, provide emotional support, and relieve boredom
* Choose a home healthcare provider
* Pay for home healthcare, including Medicare and Medicaid, and
long-term care insurance
* Care for a person with Alzheimer's disease or a terminal
illness
* Choose between alternative living arrangements such as assisted
living facilities or nursing homes
* Take care of yourself, the caregiver
With advice that touches both the physical and the emotional
aspects of caregiving, this supportive, practical handbook will
help make the experience as successful and rewarding as possible
for you and your loved one.
For more than 150 years, the American Medical Association has been
the leading group of medical experts in the nation and one of the
most respected health-related organizations in the world. The AMA
continues to work to advance the art and science of medicine and to
be an advocate for patients and the voice of physicians in the
United States.
Relief at Last for the Millions of Chronic Heartburn Sufferers
Written by an internationally recognized expert on digestive
diseases, this much-needed book brings relief to the tens of
millions who suffer from the pain of severe heartburn almost daily.
If you find yourself dependent on antacids, losing sleep, missing
work, or canceling plans because of heartburn discomfort, you may
be among those who struggle with gastroesophageal reflux disorder,
or GERD. The good news is that your condition is
treatable----especially in its early stages. Drawing from his
extensive experience diagnosing and treating patients, as well as
the latest research from around the globe, Dr. Anil Minocha
explains the causes of heartburn----and the potentially serious
consequences of leaving it untreated. In addition to providing an
overview of the problem, Dr. Minocha offers invaluable information
on:
* The latest treatment options-from nutrition and simple lifestyle
changes to drugs, surgery, and alternative remedies
* How your diet and weight may be affecting your GERD
* The relationship between stress and heartburn
* Dealing with GERD during pregnancy, and in infants, children, and
the elderly
""An in-depth analysis of how to heal heartburn and acid reflux,
a problem that afflicts humans across the lifespan, from infancy to
old age. . . . A valuable home reference.""-Elizabeth D. Tate,
F.N.P., M.N., coauthor of Unforgettable Faces: Through the Eyes of
a Nurse Practitioner
""Priceless and practical. . . . Easy to read. . . . A must-buy
book for all heartburn sufferers.""-Joel E. Richter, M.D.,
F.A.C.P., F.A.C.G., Chairman, Department of Gastroenterology, The
Cleveland Clinic Foundation
For Kathleen Nicholls, life with Crohn's disease has been a
constant battle against her bowels. But life has also been about
David Bowie, dancing, and laughter. Go Your Crohn Way follows the
highs and lows of Kathleen's experiences, and is full of useful
advice for maintaining self-confidence and positivity while
navigating the world of work, relationships, and those
conversations. Warm and inspiring, this book demonstrates how
Crohn's can be life-changing, but not just for the worse. Kathleen
gives advice and tips on adapting and thriving through Crohn's,
including a specially created phrasebook, which proves that so long
as you know how to ask for the nearest bathroom, globe-trotting is
still firmly on the agenda. Full of fun and humour, Kathleen's
journey through life with Crohn's disease will leave you - like her
- in stitches.
A customized, drug-free program that attacks the biochemical roots of depression -- with a 90% success rateNot all depressions are alike. And despite the attention given to Prozac and other drugs, there quite literally is no magic pill. Instead, writes Dr. Gabriel Cousens, someone who suffers from depression needs a customized, individual program, one that attacks the personal, biochemical roots of the problem. In Depression-Free for Life, Dr. Cousens shows how to heal depression safely by synergistically rebalancing what he calls "the natural drugs of the brain," using a five-step program of mood-boosting substances, vitamin and mineral supplements, and a mood-enhancing diet and lifestyle. Grounded in cutting-edge science, yet accessible and safe, this book shows how to regain your optimism and energy through balancing your own biochemistry. Depression-Free for Life- Helps you customize your approach through easy self-assessment exercises
- Outlines a five-step program for harnessing your own body chemistry
- Incluedes a seven-day menu plan
- Features thirty savory but simple recipes
Living with diabetes is a balancing act of monitoring blood
glucose, food intake, and medication. It makes sense that
individuals who have diabetes do best when they understand their
condition and how to control it. The Johns Hopkins Guide to
Diabetes is a comprehensive and easy-to-read guide to this complex
condition, answering questions such as: What are the differences
between Type 1 and Type 2 diabetes? How are the different forms of
this disease treated? Can gestational diabetes become a permanent
condition? Can diabetes ever be managed successfully with diet and
exercise alone? The second edition of this valued resource includes
up-to-date information on* How diabetes is diagnosed* The two types
of diabetes* The role of genetics * Improvements in blood glucose
measurement* Good nutrition and regular exercise* Insulin and
non-insulin medications* Insulin pumps* The emotional side of
diabetes* How families are affected and how they can help* What to
do if diabetes affects your work* Complications from head to toe
Written by a team of Johns Hopkins diabetes specialists, this
authoritative guide will help people who have diabetes work
effectively with their care team to control their diabetes and
maintain good health.
Understanding Autism is the essential reference for parents and
care givers of children on the autistic spectrum. Written by two
leading experts in the field, this updated edition covers key
information, like the causes of autism and how it manifests at the
various ages and stages of a child's life, while also taking into
account the importance of self-care for parents. Authors Katrina
Williams and Jacqueline Roberts bring considerable experience to
the table, and clearly, comfortingly explain how to cope with
common problematic behaviors, conditions that can often appear in
conjunction with autism (such as anxiety and depression), and how
best to manage the child's transition to adulthood. Their warm,
supportive voices will reassure you as they sort myth from fact,
and provide everything you'll need to know to understand autism.
Dr. Francois Haas is an unusually gifted scientist and a
compassionate human being.-HOWARD A. RUSK, M.D. Founder and
Chairman, Rusk Institute
The bestselling guide for chronic bronchitis and emphysema
sufferers-newly revised and expanded. For the millions of people
diagnosed with chronic bronchitis and/or emphysema, this
bestselling guide is now revised and expanded to offer the most
up-to-date information available. From helping you understand your
disease and its proper care to showing you how to restore vitality
and satisfaction to your relationships, Dr. Francois Haas and Dr.
Sheila Sperber Haas provide you with the facts and information
needed to find the right treatment and take full advantage of it.
Written in a clear and helpful style, The Chronic Bronchitis and
Emphysema Handbook now includes current information on useful
complementary approaches-including herbal therapy-plus effective
exercises and the latest medical advances. You'll discover:
* How to find the right doctor for you and discuss your treatment
options
* How to deal with HMOs and the companies that provide supplemental
oxygen
* Which new surgical techniques are most promising
* How to manage stress and anxiety
* How to slow your disease and substantially improve your quality
of life
* A variety of helpful resources accessible by phone or web
* The newsletters written by experts that will keep you up-to-date
"Dr. François Haas is an unusually gifted scientist and a compassionate human being."–HOWARD A. RUSK, M.D. Founder and Chairman, Rusk Institute The bestselling guide for chronic bronchitis and emphysema sufferers–newly revised and expanded. For the millions of people diagnosed with chronic bronchitis and/or emphysema, this bestselling guide is now revised and expanded to offer the most up-to-date information available. From helping you understand your disease and its proper care to showing you how to restore vitality and satisfaction to your relationships, Dr. François Haas and Dr. Sheila Sperber Haas provide you with the facts and information needed to find the right treatment and take full advantage of it. Written in a clear and helpful style, The Chronic Bronchitis and Emphysema Handbook now includes current information on useful complementary approaches–including herbal therapy–plus effective exercises and the latest medical advances. You’ll discover: - How to find the right doctor for you and discuss your treatment options
- How to deal with HMOs and the companies that provide supplemental oxygen
- Which new surgical techniques are most promising
- How to manage stress and anxiety
- How to slow your disease and substantially improve your quality of life
- A variety of helpful resources accessible by phone or web
- The newsletters written by experts that will keep you up-to-date
'Your Bones' contains everything you need to know for healthy bones
in one book, providing scientifically based advice which highlights
natural prevention and treatment strategies.
A clear and compassionate guide to overcoming substance problems
""A no-nonsense, state-of-the-art guide.""--Laurie Garrett,
Pulitzer Prize-winning author of The Coming Plague
""Comprehensive, illuminating, easy to read.""--William Cope
Moyers, Vice President of Public Affairs, Hazelden Foundation
In Recovery Options: The Complete Guide, Joseph Volpicelli, M.D.,
Ph.D., an award-winning addiction research pioneer, and Maia
Szalavitz, a Pulitzer Prize-nominated journalist and former addict,
provide frank and impartial appraisals of all the major treatment
options, including:
* Alcoholics Anonymous
* Moderate drinking programs
* Alternative treatments
* Therapeutic communities
* Cognitive therapies
* Other 12-step programs
* Medications
* Methadone
* Harm reduction
* How families can help
In Recovery Options: The Complete Guide, you will learn what
addictionis--and what it isn't. You will examine both the mechanism
of addiction and how you can make the best treatment choices . . .
why some people are particularly prone to substance problems . . .
and the genetic and learning mechanisms that help create these
conditions. You'll explore the various types of treatment and the
ideas on which they are based, and find out how effective each
treatment is--and which ones are not effective. Finally, you'll
find supportive information on staying clean and sober, preventing
relapse, and minimizing damage caused by slips that may occur.
Featuring the dramatic real-life stories of patients' experiences
(both good and bad) with various methods of recovery, this warm,
sympathetic, and accessible guide to overcoming alcohol and other
drug problems will help you and your loved ones begin the journey
away from substance misuse toward a better life.
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