Aimed at nothing less than totally restructuring the diets of Americans, Eat, Drink, and Be Healthy may well accomplish its goal. Dr. Walter C. Willett gets off to a roaring start by totally dismantling one of the largest icons in health today: the USDA Food Pyramid that we all learn in elementary school. He blames many of the pyramid’s recommendations–6 to 11 servings of carbohydrates, all fats used sparingly–for much of the current wave of obesity.

At first this may read differently than any diet book, but Willett also makes a crucial, rarely mentioned point about this icon: “The thing to keep in mind about the USDA Pyramid is that it comes from the Department of Agriculture, the agency responsible for promoting American agriculture, not from the agencies established to monitor and protect our health”. It’s no wonder that dairy products and American-grown grains such as wheat and corn figure so prominently in the USDA’s recommendations. Read the rest of this entry »

HEALTH, SAFETY, AND NUTRITION FOR THE YOUNG CHILD, 8th Edition, covers the contemporary health, safety, and nutrition needs of infant through school-age children in one comprehensive volume, with extensive coverage of topics critical to the early identification of children’s health conditions and the promotion of children’s well-being.

Concepts are backed by the latest research findings and linked to the key professional standards of the field. Collaboration with families, sensitivity to individual differences, and the critical importance of health, safety, and nutrition education continue to be stressed. Written in a clear, concise, and thought-provoking manner, this time-proven book is filled with easy-to-access checklists, guidelines, and lesson plans that no early childhood student or professional should be without! Read the rest of this entry »

In this new, expanded edition of Timeless Secrets of Health and Rejuvenation, best-selling author Andreas Moritz reveals the most common but rarely recognized reasons behind illness and aging. He offers powerful and time-tested self-help approaches to remove the root causes of illness and achieve continuous vibrant health, regardless of age.

While most physicians attempt to combat or subdue illness-which has been known to cause more illness and death than cancer or heart disease-they know too little about employing the mind and body to actually help heal a person. Compiled over the course of 35 years of work and research in the health industry-and based on eye-opening experiences with thousands of people across the globe-Timeless Secrets of Health and Rejuvenation reveals everything you need to know in order to unleash the natural healing power that lies dormant within you. You may wonder, “How could one book possibly do all this?” After all, many books make big health promises and then fail to deliver. But the answer is simple: Timeless Secrets is different-and works-because (1) it gives you deeper insights and perspectives that literally put you back “into the driver’s seat” of your body and mind, and (2) it reveals literally hundreds and hundreds of controversial, yet highly practical secrets proven to trigger health, wellness and accelerated healing. Read the rest of this entry »

For many years the focus of fear and disgust, the anus is actually one of the human body’s most wondrous creations-elegant, efficient, and richly supplied with pleasure nerves. However, stress and ignorance can turn the anus and its functions from a source of delight into a painful disability.

What’s needed is an owner’s manual-and here it is! Join therapist and sexologist Jack Morin, Ph.D., on this tour of the anus, complete with information and exercises to open the door to new sources of comfort and gratification. You’ll unlearn habits that can cause everything from hemorrhoids to chronic pelvic pain – and, if you choose, learn new ways of achieving solo and partnered pleasures through this humblest of portals.

This book is indispensible reading for anybody thinking of exploring anal eroticism in any or all of its forms. Unlike some writers, Morin spends as much time focusing on using fingers, tongues and toys as he does on intercourse, and he emphasizes becoming comfortable with your body and finding out what (if any) forms of anal stimulation *you* enjoy, rather than making yourself feel inadequate for failing to meet external “goals”. Read the rest of this entry »

Dr. Fuhrman’s nutritional prescription is a greatly-needed antidote to the US way of eating which has become a leading cause of disease and premature death. Despite all the sophisticated medical technology available today, the sobering truth is that the greatest tools for preventing and reversing disease are your fork and spoon. This way of eating will greatly benefit those in poor health as well as healthy persons desiring optimal wellness and vitality. Further, unlike most weight-loss approaches based on will-power and difficult to sustain, Dr. Fuhrman’s approach corrects the underlying causes of excessive hunger and cravings, resulting in permanent, naturally-occurring weight loss.

Hundreds of medical doctors utilize Dr. Fuhrman’s Eat For Health system in their medical practice. It is because all diets fail, for vast majority, in the long-run, unless there is an adequate understanding of nutrient density of food and how low-nutrient-eating leads to food cravings, food addictions and fuels overeating behavior. Dr. Fuhrman’s Eat For Health is a medical breakthrough because without this fascinating information you are essentially destined to be struggling with dieting forever, compelled to consume excess calories, and not be able to comfortable and permanently maintain a lighter, healthier weight. Read the rest of this entry »

What you can do for yourself concerning your health, god will not do. It’s up to you to do it now. Most diseases are caused by unhealthy lifestyles, poor diet, lack of exercise, stress, and inadequate sleep. This book, based on best-selling author Dr. Don Colbert’s life message, reveals seven fundamental principles that will enable people to walk in and enjoy the health God intended.

Dr. Colbert explains the body’s vital need for: • Water • Sleep and rest • Living food • Exercise • Detoxification • Supplements • Coping with stress Colbert, who conducts comprehensive seminars in churches based on the subject of this book, presents a noncondemning, lifegiving approach to optimal health. His well-respected life plan outlined in The Seven Pillars of Health will help people make healthy choices one day at a time. Read the rest of this entry »

The Complete Guide to Asperger’s Syndrome is the definitive handbook for anyone affected by Asperger’s syndrome (AS). It brings together a wealth of information on all aspects of the syndrome for children through to adults.

Drawing on case studies and personal accounts from Attwood’s extensive clinical experience, and from his correspondence with individuals with AS, this book is both authoritative and extremely accessible. Chapters examine: causes and indications of the syndrome; the diagnosis and its effect on the individual; theory of mind; the perception of emotions in self and others; social interaction, including friendships; long-term relationships; teasing, bullying and mental health issues; the effect of AS on language and cognitive abilities, sensory sensitivity, movement and co-ordination skills; and career development. Read the rest of this entry »

The pain is, however, a much more complex because it requires not only taking into account the physical pain of the body but also the emotional and mental patient. Thus, health professionals such as physicians, emergency physicians, nurses, nursing aides agree that he is advocating the most appropriate treatment; who contribute to the pain relief in its entirety.

Back pain has always been a problem for people but it has become more common recently because of a sedentary lifestyle and increasing, especially after spending more time both at work and at leisure, sitting in front of a computer screen adopt a correct sitting posture. Some common causes of back pain and the key is how simply, yet effectively cured. There are conditions that create back pain who have the ability to emerge quickly and without warning, such as muscle spasms, sprains and fractures and may be the cause of the short or longer term chronic pain. Looking down the back of simple techniques to back pain relief almost instantly.

Arthritis is one of the most common conditions causing chronic pain, and unfortunately, usually requires long-term relief and / or drugs to make life bearable with the situation. There are over 100 different types of arthritis caused by a variety of factors including age, infection or trauma, joint diseases and autoimmune diseases, to name a few. Some people have found that turning to natural methods of arthritis pain relief and change their lifestyle and make provisions for their state has helped to alleviate their suffering. It is believed that herbs such as ginger and cayenne contain properties that are beneficial for the body and help stimulate the immune system and circulation. Other natural methods of pain relief joint pain that people are using include nettles and bio electromagnetic wave therapy. Nettles contain chemicals including histamine, which triggers anti-inflammatory actions of the body, so if stung by a nettle, in theory help to relieve pain.

Some Books about Pain Relief:

1. Pain Relief by Shinzen Young
2. Back Pain Relief, 2nd Edition: Chinese Qigong for Healing and Prevention by Yang Jwing-Ming
3. Healing Back Pain: The Mind-Body Connection by John E. Sarno
4. The Back Pain Relief Guide – Back Pain Preventive And Healing Tips And Strategies! by CompTel Services
5. Goodbye Back Pain: A Suffers Guide to Full Back Recovery and Future Prevention by Leonard J. Faye D.C.
6. Arthritis Pain Relief: A Subliminal Persuasion/Self-Hypn… by Barrie L. Konicov
7. Arthritis Pain Relief by I M P a C T Publishing
8. Arthritis Relief And Prevention Guide – Get A Grip On Arthritis Pain And Prevention! by CompTel Services
9. Pain-Free Arthritis: A 7-Step Plan for Feeling Better Again by Harris H. McIlwain M.D. and Debra Fulghum Bruce Ph.D.

With a clear, student-friendly approach, this text provides a solid understanding of how to perform a health assessment. Head-to-toe presentations show the steps of a physical examination in a logical sequence. Detailed illustrations, summary checklists, and new learning resources ensure that you learn all the skills you need to know. It’s easy to see why this text is, far and away, #1 in this market!

* Clear, approachable style of writing.
* Over 1,000 full-color illustrations present anatomy and physiology plus examination techniques.
* A two-column format distinguishes normal findings from abnormal findings, using color, step-by-step photos.
* Summary checklists in each body system chapter provide a quick review of exam steps.
* Documentation examples show the charting of normal findings.
* Extensive coverage of culture reflects the importance of diversity and cultural awareness.
* Nursing Diagnoses reflecting the most recent NANDA Taxonomy II terminology.
* Lifespan content is integrated throughout the text to show common variations for all age groups.
* Developmental Care sections cover age-specific content for pediatric, pregnant, and older adult patients.
* Clinical case studies cover focused assessment techniques for patients of different ages in different clinical situations. Read the rest of this entry »

Does it feel as if you’re fighting your body to lose even one pound—or just to maintain your current weight? Respected health and wellness expert and bestselling author Jillian Michaels has been there, too. So she consulted top experts in the field of metabolism and discovered that she’d inadvertently been abusing her endocrine system for years. After “fixing” her own metabolism, she decided to share what she learned by devising this simple, 3-phase plan that engages all the weight-loss hormones (including the friendly HGH, testosterone, DHEA; and the not-so-friendly: insulin, cortisol, and excess estrogen).

In Master Your Metabolism, discover how to:
•REMOVE “anti-nutrients” from your diet
•RESTORE foods that speak directly to fat-burning genes
•REBALANCE energy and your hormones for effortless weight loss Read the rest of this entry »