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Books > Health, Home & Family > Family & health > Coping with personal problems > Coping with illness
Millions of us are living in the shadow of cancer. Some are hoping to
beat the odds and become cancer-free, while others know they are facing
cancer for the long haul. And even more of us are standing by someone
with a cancer diagnosis and feeling helpless as we grapple with the
uncertainty it brings.
Whether the cancer is considered “in remission,” “cured,” or “chronic,”
it is possible to find peace as we face it.
In Peace in the Face of Cancer, cancer patient advocate Lynn Eib shares
how to live well from the moment of diagnosis through the rest of life.
She weaves the story of her own experience as a long-time cancer
survivor and those of others around the world into these hope-filled
pages. You’ll discover how to bring God’s peace into your own home and
heart—regardless of your or your loved one’s medical prognosis.
For nearly 70 years, this resource has been the standard for
diabetes education and meal planning. Based on input from current
users, this new edition has been streamlined and redesigned and
enhanced with more food images. It also features updated
carbohydrate, protein, and fat information for a wide variety of
food and beverages that reflect the diverse populations living with
diabetes. This edition includes action-oriented eating plan tips
throughout, a new section on Snacks and Extras, dedicated pages for
notes, and a customizable eating plan.
Are you worried about signs of dementia in yourself or a loved one? How can you tell what is abnormal cognitive decline and what is a typical feature of getting older? What steps can you take to keep your brain in shape for longer? The good news is that there is a lot of detailed and rigorous scientific research to answer these questions. The bad news is that there is so much of this that it is a daunting and bewildering process to make sense of it. You would soon become lost in a complex world of scholarly articles where the findings can appear contradictory and hard to fathom. How can you deduce what practical steps you might need to actually take? Mark Avery's comprehensive and easily-readable guide is here to help you navigate a pathway through the maze of literature on cognitive ageing. You will find here chapters on hearing loss, sleep, social networks, physical activity, grief, drinking and breathing. The book also deals with the importance of living in the present − coping with technological change and remaining curious about the world around you. This book provides you with an action plan for what positive steps you can take to keep your brain healthy and in good working order for as long as possible and includes: An introduction to understanding how to interpret the scienceA glossary of terms associated with cognitive ageingA unique approach to easily navigating the book in whichever way you chooseHelpful summaries with clear action points
A flip-through-it book of sleep-based rituals, techniques, and
guided meditations from renowned instructor Valerie Oula. Getting
the kind of sleep that leaves you with increased mental clarity,
steady energy, and excitement for the day ahead can be elusive.
Meditation instructor Valerie Oula has put together this collection
of rituals for achieving it getting to sleep, staying asleep,
exploring your mind through enlightening dreams, and waking up with
ease. Her practice includes guided meditations and visualizations,
as well as self-hypnosis, gentle movement, breathwork, and
techniques involving essential oils and flower essences. This book
is an easy-to-use guide for anyone from the sleep-deprived
professional to the chronic insomniac to the average sleeper who
just wants to improve the quality of their rest with a daily
meditation practice.
One women's journey of menopause and vaginal atrophy. Written in
collaboration with her daughter in a `tongue in cheek' way to help
break taboos of vaginal atrophy. This book is informative, serious,
tear-jerking and guaranteed to make you laugh. Through this book
you'll learn the hidden secrets of menopause aimed to help you
during your own experiences, informing women, men and health
professionals of all ages. "An amazing piece of work. It made me
smile and cry at the same time and really feel every woman on the
planet needs to read it" - Dr Louise Newson. "If you have a vagina,
know or love somebody with a vagina, you need to read this." Diane
Danzebrink, The Menopause Counsellor "This extraordinary,
outstanding book is refreshingly candid and one of a kind. It is
the sort of book you will buy extra copies of, to give to your
daughters, your sisters and your friends." Julie Bennett,
Educational Author "I love the book and already have patients and
friends in mind that I can recommend it to." Fiona Mitchell,
Women's Health Physiotherapist "I would recommend it to everyone."
Amanda Tozer, Consultant Gynaecologist "Absolutely love it! Such an
honest and informative read, smashing the taboo surrounding the
conversation about our vaginas." Sam Evans, Sexual Health Expert
As the coronavirus pandemic swept across the globe in recent months, many countries have had to implement strategies to fight the virus and keep its people safe. These strategies, particularly in the West, have not been as effective at keeping the numbers of infected people as low as the governments would have hoped.
Charles R Stith predicted the trajectory the virus would take as its spread progressed and developed a critical analysis of the western countries’ responses to the pandemic. He specifically focuses on South Africa’s response to the virus as it spearheads the surge of cases on the African continent.
The crisis has far reaching consequences that impacts the most vulnerable people in the country. A recent OXFAM report draws connections between the lockdown, to hunger, to deaths which confirms the statement Stith made at the beginning of the outbreak about how people would die of hunger as they lose their jobs, their ability to provide for their families and access to fresh foods.
Stith wrote this book in real time in response to the growth and spread of the coronavirus and analyses the results of South Africa’s response to it. He gives answers to the questions politicians should have been asking and gives his view of what Africa will require to recover
Scattered Minds explodes the myth of attention deficit disorder as
genetically based - and offers real hope and advice for children
and adults who live with the condition. Gabor Mate is a revered
physician who specializes in neurology, psychiatry and psychology -
and himself has ADD. With wisdom gained through years of medical
practice and research, Scattered Minds is a must-read for parents -
and for anyone interested how experiences in infancy shape the
biology and psychology of the human brain. Scattered Minds: -
Demonstrates that ADD is not an inherited illness, but a reversible
impairment and developmental delay - Explains that in ADD, circuits
in the brain whose job is emotional self-regulation and attention
control fail to develop in infancy - and why - Shows how
'distractibility' is the psychological product of life experience -
Allows parents to understand what makes their ADD children tick,
and adults with ADD to gain insights into their emotions and
behaviours - Expresses optimism about neurological development even
in adulthood - Presents a programme of how to promote this
development in both children and adults
Self-Help - Bright idealists often find themselves disillusioned
and searching for meaning in today's world. Grasping for answers
can lead to existential depression. Searching for Meaning helps
idealists understand their quandaries and describes various ways in
which they attempt to cope with their disillusionment. Helpful
information and suggestions provide courses of action to nurture
idealism, hope, happiness, and contentment.
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