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As seen on The Today Show A page-turning memoir from a former
opioid addict in an opioid addicted community—and an up-close
look at America's new health crisis. Behind closed doors, millions
of people abuse opioids. Nicholas Bush was one of them. In this
beautifully raw and refreshingly honest memoir, Bush boldly allows
readers into his addiction-ravaged community. We see how heroin
nearly claimed his life on multiple occasions, how it stole the
lives of his young siblings and friends, and how it continues to
wage a deadly toll on American neighborhoods—claiming thousands
of lives and decreasing the average lifespan. But we also see that
there is a way off of the devastating rollercoaster of opioid
addiction, even for the most afflicted. Nicholas fights for
recovery, claws his way out of a criminal livelihood, and finds his
footing with faith and family, providing Americans with the
inspirational story that is deeply needed today.
Explore the science behind your daily living habits and make your
day healthier, happier, and more productive. Best-selling author
Stuart Farrimond brings you a ground-breaking health book that will
revitalise your daily routine and bring to light the latest
research in psychology, nutrition, biology, and physics alike. Set
out to unearth the facts behind the pseudo-science fads, and
provide take-away advice on every area of our lives,is an
approachable, entertaining and easy-to read fitness guide for those
seeking self-development backed up by solid The Science of Living
scientific evidence. Dive straight in to discover: -The Morning,
Afternoon, Evening, Night structure takes you through a typical
day. -Fascinating statistics and infographics bringing each science
story to life. -Long-held health myths debunked and exploded by new
science. -Action points to each story to help you tweak your
lifestyle habits accordingly Is sleeping 8 hours a night good for
optimum health? If I exercise every day, why am I not losing
weight? Should I brush my teeth before or after breakfast? Is
coffee good or bad for you? These are all fundamental everyday
questions explored throughout this wellness book, which combines
popular science with practical self-improvement, factoring in the
latest scientific research to debunk the common myths and provide
easy-to-read and relatable content for every reader! The popular
question and answer format brings an immediacy to the information
provided, and the highly visually illustrations truly bring the
science to life in a contemporary and accessible way. From fitness
tips to circadian rhythms, productivity to popular science, this
all-encompassing healthy lifestyle book truly does have it all.
What better way to redefine your routine and revitalise your life
than gifting yourself a new you this New Years? This curated
collection of self-improvement tips will teach you to become a
better balanced version of yourself. So make 2022 the year of
wellness and healing yourself!
Optimize your overall health through digestive wellness! Fewer
antacids and less bloating aren't the only benefits of good
digestion. When your digestive system is healthy and balanced, you
sleep better, have more energy, think more clearly, experience less
pain, and combat disease more effectively. Digestive Health shows
how everything from migraines to skin disease to arthritis are
connected to your digestive system. And now, this go-to guide has
been updated with critical new research and developments, including
late-breaking information on: * Probiotics and Prebiotics * Celiac
Disease * The Gut-Brain Connection * Carbohydrates * Leaky Gut
Syndrome * Auto-Immune Conditions * Kidney and Bone Health * Cancer
Prevention * Alzheimer's Disease You'll find practical solutions to
numerous conditions and disorders, along with expert guidance on
the newest advances in testing and diagnosis, nutrition, and
natural therapies. A perfect balance of science and practical
advice, Digestive Health explains how your digestive system works
and what to do when it doesn't function properly. It provides
everything you need to take control of your overall health through
close, careful attention to your digestive system.
There are common midlife events that account for the special
narcissistic vulnerabilities of this period of life, and Eda
Goldstein ably reviews these events and the theoretical
perspectives commonly brought to bear on them. In When the Bubble
Bursts, however, Goldstein's special concern is those individuals
who come to midlife with heightened narcissistic vulnerabilities
that make the navigation of this stage of life more difficult
still. In understanding the latter such patients and devising a
treatment approach appropriate to their "self" issues, Goldstein
adopts a broadly self-psychological frame of reference. It is a
matter, she finds again and again, of understanding how current
stressors frustrate healthy self needs and trigger narcissistic
vulnerabilities. Self-psychologically informed treatment, which, in
Goldstein's pragmatic purview, embraces modalities that are, to
varying degrees, supportive, psychodynamic, and psychoanalytic,
reworks and strengthens self structures in helping patients find
new ways of affirming their sense of self. Her substantive case
studies, which accompany the reader through all the chapters in her
study, draw on personal and supervisory experiences to illustrate
crucial foci of the treatment process with a range of midlife
patients in psychotherapy. Eda Goldstein presents a study that
comprises an admirable blend of theoretical astuteness, clinical
wisdom, and personal honesty. Her clinical study of midlife
narcissistic pathology is bracketed by her balanced discussion of
theoretical perspectives on adult development and her concluding
consideration of the countertransference issues elicited by midlife
patients in midlife therapists. When the Bubble Bursts is an
edifying contribution to the literatures of psychodynamic
psychotherapy, self psychology, and adult development.
Disease-carrying ticks are found in all 50 states in the U.S. and,
as their numbers rise and their ranges increase, so, too, do cases
of tick-borne illnesses. Alexis Chesney, a naturopathic physician
specialising in the treatment of diseases transmitted through tick
bites, offers a comprehensive strategy for reducing exposure to
disease-causing organisms and boosting the effectiveness of
standard treatment protocols. With an overview of the tick species
present in the U.S. and profiles of Lyme and other top diagnosed
tick-borne diseases, including anaplasmosis and babesiosis, this
guide gives concerned readers and medical professionals alike a
deeper understanding of how tick populations - and associated
illnesses - spread, and how to combat them naturally. In addition
to covering landscape-management methods for dramatically reducing
tick populations around the home, Chesney outlines prophylactic
herbal tinctures that provide an additional layer of protection
against tick-borne illnesses - an important strategy for those
living in high-risk regions, especially in the event of an
undetected bite. Chesney also provides options for treating acute
tick-borne diseases, if symptoms develop, as well as herbs that can
be used in combination with antibiotics to augment their efficacy.
After studying yoga in India and traveling all over the world with traditional Vedantic masters, Steve Ross returned to his hometown of Los Angeles with a broadened point of view of what yoga could be. He was surprised to find that yoga classes at home were missing the humor, joy, and celebration that fueled his Eastern studies. Instead of expanding and enhancing the joy of being, Western yoga classes focused obsessively on correcting body positions and developing a picture-perfect physique. Determined to keep his yoga practice true to cultivating bliss and inner radiance, Ross started his own yoga studio and has created a yoga movement in Los Angeles that is, to put it simply, revolutionary. Ross lives and teaches according to his belief that the secret to yoga is not obsessing over whether your feet are parallel or whether you can bend as far as the person on your left can, but about transcending the serious and allowing joy into your life, your body, your mind, and hopefully your yoga practice itself. It's about lightening up. In Happy Yoga, Ross reveals that everyone is inherently happy, but that our true self is shadowed and concealed by the layers of worry that, through habit, become our daily thoughts. In each chapter, he examines one of our seven greatest human fears -- depression, ill health, loss of love, career failure, war, death, and emotional stasis -- and uses yoga wisdom to explain how to strip away these worries to reach your core of calm radiant joy. By sharing his system of yoga postures, diet, meditation, music, supplements, and philosophy, Ross has effected profound physical and mental changes in both his life and the lives of his students. Ross's power is that he goes back to the source -- five thousand years of ancient yogic wisdom -- and decodes the abstract Eastern ideas for a Western audience. Happy Yoga is not just a set of movements and facts to consume, it is a way of shifting your awareness to bring the spirit of yoga into each movement, each meal, each relationship, each thought, and each breath. With love and joyful abandon, Ross offers us a new way to practice and live yoga. The result is profound calm, a dramatic release of anxiety and pain, and the realization that there really is nothing to worry about.
Now in paperback, a deep dive into the underlying cellular cause of
chronic fatigue, burnout, and brain fog, with a framework for
restoring cognitive function, alertness, and an abundance of
energy. Chronic fatigue, burnout, brain fog—no matter what we
call it, our constant feeling of being drained affects all that we
hold dear. But the real cause of our fatigue doesn't lie in our
preconceived notions of caffeine intake or adrenal fatigue.
Instead, the core underlying cause lies in our cells, specifically
in the cellular energy generators called our mitochondria. Ari
Whitten, M.S., functional health practitioner and founder of The
Energy Blueprint, takes a deep dive into our cellular energy
centers and the holistic workings of our body systems and provides
the clear nutritional methodologies and specific foods,
supplements, and compounds you can use to: – Reclaim your
youthful energy levels – Get better sleep – Improve your
resilience to stress – Reverse insulin resistance and stabilize
your blood sugar levels – Lose excess weight – Improve your
mood and brain performance Get your body out of defense mode and
into a state of optimal performance.
An easy-to-understand, up-to-date guide on the highly publicized
drug, DMSO
DMSO--dimethyl sulfoxide--is a simple by-product of wood and has
been called a "miracle" drug, capable of relieving pain,
diminishing swelling, reducing inflammation, encouraging healing,
and restoring normal function. In this groundbreaking work,
award-winning health science writer Dr. Morton Walker examines the
powerful and compelling case for the use of DMSO in the treatment
of many debilitating disease and health-related problems. In "DMSO:
Nature's Healer," Dr. Walker cites documented cases of its
astounding use in healing and prevention of a host of health
disorders, including arthritis, stroke, cancer, mental retardation,
and sports and auto injuries. He also recounts the dramatic story
of the long struggle to gain FDA approval of DMSO.
The true story of a little-known mental health pioneer who
revolutionised how we see the defining problem of our era: anxiety.
Panic, depression, sorrow, guilt, disgrace, obsessions, sleeplessness,
low confidence, loneliness, agoraphobia … The international bestseller
Self-Help For Your Nerves, first published in 1962 and still in print,
has helped tens of millions of readers to overcome all of these, and
continues to do so. But when it was first released, its diminutive
author, Dr Claire Weekes, wasn't taken seriously. Seen as
underqualified and overly populist by the medical establishment, she
was dismissed even as thousands of letters from readers poured in,
thanking her for helping to improve -- and in some cases to save --
their lives.
Notable for her insight into the anxiety state and the effectiveness of
her techniques for addressing it, Dr Weekes' work provided an
alternative to the brutal, invasive, and expensive treatments that were
popular at the time. For a handful of dollars, Weekes offered treatment
unavailable anywhere else. Few understood she was a serious scholar
whose understanding also came from first-hand experience: in order to
do her work, she had had to overcome a crippling anxiety disorder
herself.
At a crucial moment in history, Dr Weekes' work showed people around
the world that they were not alone in their suffering, and addressed an
epidemic hiding in plain sight -- one that remains an urgent problem in
our society today. This book is the first to tell her story.
How can you lose dramatic weight, reverse chronic conditions, and
stay healthier longer? Flip the switch on your metabolism with
intermittent fasting, protein restriction, and ketosis! Lose
weight. Reverse Chronic Conditions. Live Healthier Longer. Within
each of us is an ancient mechanism that eliminates toxic materials,
initiates fat burning, and protects cells against stress. It's
called autophagy, and when it's turned on, the complex operation
can not only slow down the ageing process, but can optimise
biological function as a whole, helping to stave off all manner of
disease - from diabetes to dementia - and affording us the healthy
lifespan we never thought possible. So how can we activate this
switch through diet? How frequently should we fast and for how
long? Must we abstain from all foods or just specific
macronutrients? What's the sweet spot between intermittent fasting,
protein restriction, and ketogenic eating? Backed by a wealth of
data, and with a practical programme anyone can follow for lasting
results, The Switch not only decodes the science of autophagy, but
also teaches you how to control it and benefit from its profound
impact.
How to keep calm, carry on, and reconnect during times of social
isolation and emotional crisis. Although spending time alone for
short periods may be restorative and helpful, unintentional or
involuntary isolation can have profound detrimental effects on
emotional and physical health. We all need social interaction and
meaningful relationships in our lives to be well and thrive.
Without them, we flounder. In Reconnecting after Isolation, Dr.
Susan J. Noonan draws on our collective experience of the COVID-19
pandemic to help readers deal with the emotional impact of social
isolation. Speaking as both a provider and recipient of mental
health care services, Noonan combines her professional and personal
experiences in an evidence-based and practical guide. Drawing on
meticulous research and interviews with four psychologists, she
outlines steps to overcome the emotional trauma of isolation. The
book touches on how social isolation, loneliness, and stress affect
each of us individually and can sometimes provoke depression,
anxiety, post-traumatic stress disorder, suicidality, and substance
use. Describing specific lifestyle interventions that may help, it
offers tips for * developing effective coping skills * facing
isolation-induced fears adapting effectively to the changes in our
personal, family, work, academic, and social lives caused by
imposed isolation * finding effective, culturally sensitive mental
health care * improving sleep hygiene * building and maintaining
resilience * adopting a healthy diet * overcoming the fatigue
burnout * grieving a loss * engaging in regular physical exercise *
keeping a daily routine or structure * maintaining contact with
others Dr. Noonan also discusses re-entry anxiety, the challenging
experience many have upon returning to their prior lifestyle, and
the difficulty of establishing new school and work routines
following social isolation. Accessible and compassionate,
Reconnecting after Isolation empowers individuals to manage their
own challenges, offering them a better chance of recovery and of
staying well.
An indispensable, comprehensive reference for family caregivers.
Caregivers hold the key to the health, well-being, and happiness of
their aging relatives, partners, or friends. The Caregiver's
Encyclopedia provides you with all of the information you need to
take the best care of your loved one-from making major medical
decisions to making sure you don't burn out. Written by Muriel R.
Gillick, MD, a geriatrician with more than 30 years' experience
caring for older people, this book highlights the importance of
understanding your friend's or family member's overall health. With
compassion and expertise, this book will help you "think like a
doctor." The content * helps you navigate the health-care system *
shares important information about treating basic geriatric
syndromes, including delirium, dementia, and falls * teaches you
about preventive care options * enables you to manage medical
decisions related to both acute and chronic conditions * discusses
what Medicare covers-and what it doesn't * guides you through
different approaches to care * weighs the risks and benefits of
hospital vs. home, nursing home, or hospice care * provides a
detailed list of medical supplies that you might want to keep on
hand * offers you additional resources and emotional support
Throughout, Gillick provides helpful information and concrete
concepts that caregivers can put into practice today.
Authoritative, comprehensive, holistic, and highly illustrated, The
Caregiver's Encyclopedia will help you figure out how to be the
best caregiver you can be.
Conventional wisdom says that all we need to do to stay fit and
trim is to exercise regularly and eat a low-fat, whole-food diet.
Yet more and more people want to fast, forgoing food altogether.
But should we fast? And does fasting speak to something deep and
immutable within us? Why are we so well adapted to undertake it?
And is there a way we can balance the demands of our busy lives
with an ancient ritual that requires taking time to rest and
rejuvenate? This book tackles all these questions and more. It
shows that the story of fasting has roots in the most fundamental
aspects of the human condition, and is in fact a quest for mastery
– over our bodies, our minds, our health, our circumstances and
our fate. And the book tells of the hopes, anxieties and
convictions that set us upon that journey.
Epilepsy is common, affecting around one in 200 people. This
well-established book explains ways to treat and manage the
condition in adults, with a particular focus on women with epilepsy
and their reproductive health. Updated by leading consultant
neurologist Professor Pamela Crawford, this new edition provides
the latest thinking about anti-epileptic drugs and surgery. It
looks at the most suitable medications for seizure management in
general, and gives information as to the safest way to treat
epilepsy in fertile and pregnant women.
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