Disorders & Diseases

Dr. Dean Ornish is the first clinician to offer documented proof that heart disease can be halted or even reversed simply by changing your lifestyle. Based on his internationally acclaimed scientific study, his program has yielded amazing results. Participants reduced or discontinued medications; th... More

The American Diabetes Association the nation's leading health organization supporting diabetes research, information, and advocacy has completely revised this one-volume sourcebook, now in its third edition, to bring you all the information you need to live an active, healthy life with diabetes. Thi... More

“ A book filled with what I call ‘survival behavior’. A meaningful life is built on love and laughter, and this book shares both and shows us where to find them in our lives. I recommend it to all those who have the desire to be survivors. The treatment of cancer has side effects just as cance... More

New, larger format – even easier to read! – edition of this classic self -help health title. Still includes the pull out chart.The rationale behind the Bates Method is that if you wear glasses or contact lenses, chances are you don’t really need to. Prescription lenses act as a prop for the e... More

For MS music was a therapy of the soul. In music,she found strength, solace and stimulation. By giving her music everything she had, she received in return a blissfulness nothing else could give her.... More

In twenty-five years Aids has killed 25 million, one million for each year of the epidemic, and another 40 million have been infected – a total exceeding the population of Tamil Nadu. But why, when Aids is preventable? Many of these lives could have been saved and millions of infections could have... More

Based on the Simontons' experience with hundreds of patients at their world-famous Cancer Counseling and Research Center, "Getting Well Again" introduces the scientific basis for the "will to live." In this revolutionary book the Simontons profile the typical "cancer personality": how an individual'... More

In this latest addition to the best-selling 101 Tips series, co-authors Patti Geil and Lea Ann Holzmeister-experts on nutrition and diabetes-use their professional experience with hundreds of patients over the years to answer the most commonly asked questions about diabetes and nutrition.Youll disco... More

As a partner at one of New York's most prestigious law firms, Alexandra Parker barely manages to juggle husband, career, and the three-year-old child she gave birth to at forty. But Alex feels blessed with her life and happy marriage--until lightning strikes her. Suddenly a routine medical check-up ... More

This title, part of the series Obstetrics and Gynecology in Perspective, focuses on a key topic in gynecology. Current management strategies are suggested. This volume draws on the work of specialists and reviews recent literature on the subject. (PB)... More

Thoroughly revised and expanded, this accessible single-volume reference features a foreword by an expert in neuropsychology and will serve lay readers and medical professionals alike. More than 600 clear, concise entries explore such topics as the anatomy of the brain the role of the brain in the c... More

Within this one-of-a-kind guide for consumers, the authors address many of the key issues concerning plastic surgery. From patient concerns, to provider's responsibilities, to the often-overlooked topic of reconstructive surgery. This innovative guide is certain to educate and aid people in making k... More

Clear, precise and enjoyable. Seldom are patient-oriented books so complete non-intimidating, and easy to read. This book is a must for all people with diabetes You think you may have diabetic ketoacidosis, a life-threatening condition. What are the symptoms? What should you do first? What is the tr... More

This lucid step-by-step guide has established itself as the indispensable book women need to make informed decisions about the care that is right for them. Breast cancer will strike one out of every eight women in the United States. From the moment the disease is suspected, women are called upon to ... More