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#10 on Amazon Charts, USA Today Bestseller "This book is my best
attempt to tell the truth about my research, the culture in science
today which is hostile to new ideas, and what science can really do
if allowed to pursue promising areas of inquiries."-Dr. Judy
Mikovits, PhD This is a story for anybody interested in the peril
and promise of science at the very highest levels in our country.
On July 22, 2009, a special meeting was held with twenty-four
leading scientists at the National Institutes of Health to discuss
early findings that a newly discovered retrovirus was linked to
chronic fatigue syndrome (CFS), prostate cancer, lymphoma, and
eventually neurodevelopmental disorders in children. When Dr. Judy
Mikovits finished her presentation, the room was silent for a
moment, then one of the scientists said, "Oh my God!" The resulting
investigation would be like no other in science. For Dr. Mikovits,
a twenty-year veteran of the National Cancer Institute, this was
the midpoint of a five-year journey that would start with the
founding of the Whittemore-Peterson Institute for Neuro-Immune
Disease at the University of Nevada, Reno, and end with her as a
witness for the federal government against her former employer,
Harvey Whittemore, for illegal campaign contributions to Senate
Majority Leader Harry Reid. On this journey Dr. Mikovits would face
the scientific prejudices against CFS, wander into the minefield
that is autism, and through it all struggle to maintain her faith
in God and the profession to which she had dedicated her life.
Our choices can help alleviate the most pressing issues we face
today: the climate crisis, infectious and chronic diseases, human
exploitation and, of course, non-human exploitation. Undeniably,
these issues can be uncomfortable to learn about but the benefits
of doing so cannot be overstated. It is quite literally a matter of
life and death. Through exploring the major ways that our current
system of animal farming affects the world around us, as well as
the cultural and psychological factors that drive our behaviours,
This Is Vegan Propaganda answers the pressing question, is there a
better way? Whether you are a vegan already or curious to learn
more, this book will show you the other side of the story that has
been hidden for far too long. Based on years of research and
conversations with slaughterhouse workers and farmers, to animal
rights philosophers, environmentalists and everyday consumers,
vegan educator and public speaker Ed Winters will give you the
knowledge to understand the true scale and enormity of the issues
at stake. This Is Vegan Propaganda is the empowering and
groundbreaking book on veganism that everyone, vegan and sceptic
alike, needs to read.
Over 2 000 years ago Hippocrates wrote: "Let your food be your
medicine and your medicine be your food. Each one of the substances
in a man's diet, acts upon his body and changes it in some way, and
upon these changes his whole life depends, whether he be in health,
in sickness or convalescent. To be sure, there can be little
knowledge more necessary." Now, as never before, we have to really
reconsider these wise words for in our modern fast-paced, stressed,
over-wrought and fear-filled lives, we are not coping and we are
not glowing with abundant health and well-being. With Healing
foods, prolific author Margaret Roberts brings nature's pharmacy
into our homes and into our lives. Step by step, and easily
accessible, she showcases the superfoods and warns of the danger
foods, and lists the ailments we suffer from, offering comforting
natural ways of correcting and rebuilding our health and regaining
our vitality. More than 150 common and lesser-known vegetables,
fruits, herbs, spices and other food plants that are the building
blocks of good health are described in full, covering aspects such
as: the plant's history and origin; instructions on how to grow the
plant; medicinal uses and major nutrients; ideas on how to include
the plant in the diet, along with recipes; cosmetic and household
uses and other interesting facts and hints. The book concludes with
an extensive A-Z list of ailments, with information on which danger
foods to avoid and which superfoods, supplements and other
therapies to consider to bring relief for each of the more than 100
common ailments discussed. This book is essential reading for each
of us in our quest for health and energy in an increasingly
stress-filled world.
Environmental and Health Management of Novel Coronavirus Disease
(COVID-19) examines mitigation measures that can be adopted at the
time of a novel coronavirus outbreak to lessen environmental
contamination and impacts on human health. The book discusses
origin, structure and pathogenesis, epidemiology, environmental
transmission and the potential spread routes of COVID-19 via
surfaces, air, water, wastewater, medical waste and food products.
It also covers guidelines and protocols for setting safety
conditions to provide adequate health care and reduce the risk of
infection in health and non-healthcare settings, along with
preventative measures and disinfection technologies. In addition,
the book discusses challenges, opportunities and future
perspectives, the global crisis, and global consequences on the
environment and health. With contributions from experts, this book
presents a multidisciplinary reference resource for virologists,
microbiologists, public health professionals, environmental health
managers and others engaged in the study and mitigation of the
environmental and health impacts of the virus.
· When can anxiety be good? · How can I change my pain
experience? · How does trauma change the way our brains work? ·
Why can't we tickle ourselves? This collection of science-based
graphic medicine comics addresses these questions (amongst many
others) and makes complex human experiences accessible, engaging
and gently humorous. Written by Steve Haines, a bodyworker and
creative storyteller, and illustrated by Sophie Standing, who
specializes in human sciences, these comics explore topics that
make us fundamentally human - anxiety, pain, trauma, and touch:
Anxiety is Really Strange Pain is Really Strange Trauma is Really
Strange Touch is Really Strange This special boxset also includes a
useful and beautifully illustrated wallchart.
'An essential evidence-based handbook for every family' - Gary
Neville 'An amazing resource for families, teachers and teens' - Dr
Gemma Newman, the Plant Power Doctor 'A great resource for
teenagers, with practical tips and illustrations which makes it
easily accessible for everyone.' - Dr Rachel V Gow, Child
Neuropsychologist, Nutritional Neuroscientist and author of Smart
Foods for ADHD and Brain Health 'This book will boost your
knowledge of what's going on inside when it comes to keeping our
teens healthy and happy' - Lorraine Candy, author and journalist
This easy-to-use and friendly handbook for teenagers will help you
learn how to develop a healthy and loving relationship with food
and your body, for life. Packed with helpful tips, advice and
recipes, in an easy-to-digest format. In no time at all you can
dramatically improve the way you feel by making better choices with
your food and lifestyle habits. Eat Well and Feel Great shows you
how simple changes can have profound effects on your
self-confidence and well-being, helping you to: - improve your mood
- reduce stress and anxiety - sleep better and focus more -
maintain a healthy weight - have a fresher complexion and healthy
hair - feel happier in your body. Written by an expert nutritionist
with over 20 years' experience, the book features case studies from
the author's clinical work with young people. With a selection of
quick and easy recipes, you'll learn how simple it is to nourish
your brain and body with key nutrients. Educating young people on
the importance of good nutrition is vital and the bedrock for good
health in later life. Eat Well and Feel Great aims to shape the
health, well-being and self-esteem of current and future
generations.
When first published in 1999, "Your Drug May Be Your Problem" was
ahead of its time. The only book to provide an uncensored
description of the dangers involved in taking every kind of
psychiatric medication, it was also the first and only book to
explain how to safely stop taking them. In the time elapsed, there
have been numerous studies suggesting or proving the dangers of
some psychiatric medications and even the FDA now acknowledges the
problems; more studies are under way to determine their long-term
and withdrawal effects. In the meantime, this book continues to be
ever relevant and helpful. Fully updated to include study results
and new medications that have come to market, "Your Drug May Be
Your Problem" will help countless readers exert control over their
own psychiatric treatment.
'Unmissable: please read this extraordinary book.' - Daily Mail
'Genius... A difficult, deeply personal story beautifully told.' -
The Athletic 'All men should read this book - important and
brilliantly written.' - Alan Shearer 'A fantastic read...
educational and thought-provoking. - ITV News 'A triumph... A worth
follow-up to The Boy on the Shed.' - Jeff Stelling Former Newcastle
United winger Paul Ferris was 51. He had successfully forged a
post-football career as a physio, barrister and then a CEO, and his
award-winning memoir, The Boy on the Shed, was just about to be
published. But then he was diagnosed with prostate cancer. This
honest, sometimes brutal and frequently funny book tells the story
of what happened next. Prostate cancer. It's a phrase that strikes
fear into the heart of every man. It's the most common male cancer,
but treatable if it's caught early enough. Paul doesn't shy away
from describing that treatment. And neither does he hold back on
its life-changing consequences - from harrowing surgery,
humiliating procedures and excruciating consultations - as he
strives to become the man he once was again. The mental challenges
and psychological impact of living with this acute condition are
explored in Paul's revealing and riveting narrative that represents
rare male honesty, but this is never a 'poor me' book or not in any
way self-pitying. Courageous, inspirational and beautifully
written, The Magic in the Tin is a rare thing: deeply moving yet
rich in humour, written by a true sportsman in every sense of the
word. A brutal and poignant account of one man's journey through
prostate cancer.
Our world is built on an invisible one we are barely beginning to
understand. In The Hidden Half of Nature, geologist David R.
Montgomery and biologist Anne Bikle argue that Earth's smallest
creatures-microbes-could fundamentally change how we grow food,
what we eat and how we practise medicine. The Hidden Half of Nature
shares Montgomery and Bikle's efforts to turn a barren patch of
ground into a flourishing garden, and Bikle's struggle with cancer.
Taking readers deep into the science and history of agriculture and
immunology, they show that microbes can provide powerful solutions
to the problems plaguing modern agriculture as well as our own
bodies. A spellbinding story, The Hidden Half of Nature reveals how
we can restore fertility to the land and defeat chronic diseases.
* Relieve the stress of everyday life with essential fragrances to
help you wind down. * Make your home a calming place--with a
peaceful living space and a restful bedroom where sleep comes
easily. * Know the best oils for a relaxing massage or bath. You'll
feel a new-found sense of tranquility! 80 pages (all in color), 9 x
9 1/4.
A "New York Times" Bestseller
In his latest bestseller, Atul Gawande shows what the simple
idea of the checklist reveals about the complexity of our lives and
how we can deal with it.
The modern world has given us stupendous know-how. Yet avoidable
failures continue to plague us in health care, government, the law,
the financial industry--in almost every realm of organized
activity. And the reason is simple: the volume and complexity of
knowledge today has exceeded our ability as individuals to properly
deliver it to people--consistently, correctly, safely. We train
longer, specialize more, use ever-advancing technologies, and still
we fail. Atul Gawande makes a compelling argument that we can do
better, using the simplest of methods: the checklist. In riveting
stories, he reveals what checklists can do, what they can't, and
how they could bring about striking improvements in a variety of
fields, from medicine and disaster recovery to professions and
businesses of all kinds. And the insights are making a difference.
Already, a simple surgical checklist from the World Health
Organization designed by following the ideas described here has
been adopted in more than twenty countries as a standard for care
and has been heralded as "the biggest clinical invention in thirty
years" ("The Independent").
There is a steady stream of articles and books about 'miraculous'
cures from the chronic illnesses that face us in the 21st century:
autoimmune conditions such as lupus and rheumatoid arthritis;
neurodegenerative diseases, such as Parkinson's, MS and
Alzheimer's; and many cancers. But if all these individual cases
are brought together and reviewed systematically, something much
more practical and less miraculous emerges - a set of principles to
guide us to better health and a greater chance of recovery. Dr
Jerry Thompson draws on an immense range of case histories and
research studies to show how what we eat, the toxic load we carry,
the environmental electromagnetic fields we live in, and our
beliefs and attitudes to health and illness can change the course
of disease. The result is a practical guide to what we can learn
from 'survivors' about how to improve our chances of good health
and recovery.
What if instead of battling anxiety, you saw your worries as a
doorway to spiritual transformation? Challenging the assumption
that anxiety is the enemy, theologian, popular podcaster, and
fellow sufferer of chronic anxiety Curtis Chang gives you a
different framework for approaching fears. You will discover
profound new ways of relating to Jesus, the Holy Spirit, and those
you love. Curtis Chang knows what it's like to view anxiety as a
sin to overcome. He also knows how trying to get rid of anxiety
through sheer faith or willpower usually leads to feelings of shame
and frustration. After losing his job as a pastor due to
debilitating anxiety, Curtis began the process of healing his
heart. Combining years of personal experience, spiritual practice,
and biblical study, Curtis discovered an alternative approach--one
that sees anxiety as the path to our best selves in Christ. For all
of us who feel stuck in a never-ending war with worry, The Anxiety
Opportunity offers: Biblical wisdom about how anxiety can lead to
rich spiritual growth An invitation to examine our fears as a way
of pursuing our calling Simple practices for converting nervous
energy into fruitful energy Insights into why trying to avoid loss
generates more anxiety A renewed sense of peace as we realize what
God can do through our fears  It's time to think differently
about the relationship between anxiety and spiritual growth. This
unique and profound exploration of one of the greatest epidemics of
our time shows us how anxiety can be the very place we meet
Jesus--and how channeling our anxiety can help us become more like
him.
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