November 20, 2009
New Arrivals · Health & Medicine
These titles were recently added to the collection of the Public Library of Cincinnati and Hamilton County.
The consumer handbook on tinnitus
November 19, 2009
Sedona Arizona : Auricle Ink Publishers, c2008.
282 p. : ill. ; 24 cm.
The power of acceptance : finding peace from anxiety and panic attacks
November 19, 2009
Bemis, Judith.
[Nashville, Tenn. : Cold Tree Press], c2008.
xxviii, 217 p. : ill. ; 22 cm.
Although you might feel alone, anxiety disorders are the most common mental health problem in the United States, affecting 40 million adults. This book offers you a program of practical coping strategies that can break the anxiety-panic cycle.
Origins. The first panic attack ; Looking at the problem. Anxiety disorders ; Defining a panic attack ; Diagnostic symptoms of a panic attack ; Why am I panicking? ; Panic attacks and heredity ; Other factors to consider ; What can trigger anxiety or panic? -- The power of acceptance. The meaning of acceptance ; The gentle voice within ; This is who I am today ; Slowing down in a fast-paced world ; Lowered expectations, a positive approach ; Feeling the fear and taking the risk ; Goals, time limits, setbacks -- Acceptance in everyday life -- Growing in awareness. Growing in awareness ; Getting in touch with our feelings ; Taking charge of our lives ; Becoming more assertive ; Dealing with confrontation ; Moving into a new comfort zone -- Awareness through journaling. How to journal ; Recording our progress ; Recording our feelings ; Writing unsent letters ; Writing prose and poetry -- Beyond acceptance. Questions on self-care ; Thoughts on medication -- Parting thoughts : recovery. Defining recovery -- Appendix. Questions from the support person's perspective.
A calendar year of horticultural therapy : how tending to your garden can tend to your soul
November 18, 2009
Doherty, Janice Hoetker.
Boynton Beach, FL : Lilyflower Pub., c2009.
376 p. : ill. ; 27 cm.
Title from cover.
Thai yoga massage : a dynamic therapy for physical well-being and spiritual energy
November 18, 2009
Chow, Kam Thye.
Rochester, VT : Healing Press, c2002.
ix, 149 p. : ill. ; 29 cm.
The theory, history, and practice of this massage technique are fully described in introductory chapters, followed by full descriptions of each application. Many b&w photos are included to demonstrate the techniques described. Annotation (c)2003 Book News, Inc., Portland, OR (booknews.com)
Machine generated contents note: Acknowledgments vi -- Foreword by Sudhir Jonathan Foust -- President, Kripalu Center for Yoga and Health viii --PART ONE: TlE PHILOSOPHY -- Chapter 1: From Temple Art to Healing Art 2 -- Chapter 2: Theoretical Foundations: The Sen Lines, the Doshas, -- and Western Medical Principles 7 -- Chapter 3: The Dancing Meditation of Thai Yoga Massage 27 -- Chapter 4: The Practitioner/Client Relationship 44 --PART TWO: THE PRACTICE -- Chapter 5: Introduction 56 -- Chapter 6: Sitting Postures 58 -- Chapter 7: Double- and Single-Foot Postures 72 -- Chapter 8: Sen Work on Legs 83 -- Chapter 9: Single-Leg Postures 87 -- Chapter 10: Side-Lying Postures 99 -- Chapter 11: Back-Position Postures 106 -- Chapter 12: Double-Leg Postures 116 -- Chapter 13: Abdomen, Chest, Arm, and Hand Postures 124 -- Chapter 14: Session Closure 134 -- Appendix 1: Personal Health Questionnaire 137 -- Appendix 2: Ayurvedic Constitution Questionnaire 140 -- Resources 142 -- Suggested Reading 147.
Protecting yourself from violence during home visits and other in-home work
November 18, 2009
Puls, Chris, 1968-
Victoria, B.C. : Trafford, c2004.
136 p. : ill. ; 22 cm.
Have you thought about your safety when you are in your client's home? Would you like to know how to use your brain to get out of a dangerous or uncomfortable situation? This book gives you the solutions you need!
Lust, anger, and love : understanding sexual addiction and the road to healthy intimacy
November 18, 2009
Canning, Maureen.
Naperville, Ill. : Sourcebooks, c2008.
xvii, 299 p. ; 22 cm.
Sexual addiction in all its diversity is based on sexualized anger, according to therapist Canning (consultant, Sexual Disorders Clinic, The Meadows, Wickenburg, AZ). After sharing her childhood experience of incest and her reactions, she discusses ways to undo the shame and cultural conditioning leading to acting out sexually. Case examples are drawn from her private practice and from the headlines. Resources listed include hotlines and organizations.
Technological medicine : the changing world of doctors and patients
November 17, 2009
Reiser, Stanley Joel.
New York : Cambridge University Press, 2009.
xv, 229 p. : ill. ; 24 cm.
This book explores how the technologies of medicine are created; how society, patients, and practitioners respond to the problems and successes of their use; and how this response changes them.
Revealing the body's whispers : how the stethoscope transformed medicine -- Enigmatic pictures : how patients and doctors encountered the X-ray -- Lifesaving but unaffordable : the improbable journey of the artificial kidney -- Promising rescue, preventing release : the double edge of the artificial respirator -- The quest to unify health care through the patient record -- Putting technologies on trial : from bloodletting to antibiotics to the Oregon initiative -- Amid the technological triumphs of disease prevention : where is health? -- The technological transformation of birth -- Governing the empire of machines.
Physicians' desk reference for ophthalmic medicines.
November 17, 2009
Montvale, NJ : Medical Economics,
v. : ill. ; 26 cm.
Ruby's diary : reflections on all I've lost and gained
November 16, 2009
Gettinger, Ruby.
New York : William Morrow, c2009.
xvi, 169 p., [16] p. of plates : col. ill. ; 21 cm.
"Based on The Style Network's hit series, Ruby"--Cover.
The eat-clean diet for men : your ironclad plan to a lean physique!
November 16, 2009
Kennedy, Robert, 1938-
Mississauga, Ont. : R. Kennedy Pub., c2009.
352 p. : ill. (chiefly col.) ; 23 cm.
Most diets don't work for men because men don't eat the way women do. "The Eat-Clean Diet for Men" allows men to lose weight and get healthy while freeing them from unnecessary food restrictions.
Includes index.
Boost your health with bacteria
November 16, 2009
Pescatore, Fred, 1961-
El Segundo, Ca. : Active Interest Media, c2009.
xii, 234 p. : ill. ; 23 cm.
Discussing the important distinction between good and bad bacteria, this study presents compelling evidence why bacterial balance is the key to optimal health and provides practical, cutting-edge information for disease prevention. From boosting immunity and balancing blood-sugar levels to helping with weight loss, good bacteria influences every system in the human body, and this guide reveals their broad health impacts and how to use friendly microorganisms to foster vitality, wellness, and healthy aging.
Danger to self : on the front line with an ER psychiatrist
November 16, 2009
Linde, Paul R.
Berkeley : University of California Press, c2010.
xxiv, 253 p. ; 22 cm.
The ER doc : who's calling the shots? -- The rookie : Bruno's man down -- The scrambler : how to prevent a murder -- The psychodynamo : learning to listen with a professional ear -- The jailer : if you want to go, you have to stay -- The jury : playing the suicide card -- The clairvoyant : whose life is it anyway? -- The speed cop : talking to Tina -- The witness : trauma underlies the pain -- The judge : playing God from a psychiatric standpoint.
Treating the brain : what the best doctors know
November 13, 2009
Bradley, W. G. (Walter George)
New York : Dana Press, c2009.
vii, 321 p. : ill. ; 23 cm.
The human brain, complex but fascinating -- Alzheimer's disease -- Stroke -- Epilepsy -- Multiple sclerosis -- Parkinson's disease and other movement disorders -- Head injury -- Spinal cord injury -- The brain and cancer -- Amyotrophic lateral sclerosis (Lou Gehrig's disease) -- Migraine and other headaches -- Peripheral neuropathies and carpal tunnel syndrome.
Brain : the complete mind
November 13, 2009
Sweeney, Michael S.
Washington, D.C. : National Geographic, c2009.
342 p. : ill. (chiefly col.) ; 29 cm.
Overseen by distinguished neuropsychiatrist Dr. Restak, "Brain" is both a practical owner's manual and a complete guide to the brain's development and function.
"How it develops, how it works, and how to keep it sharp."
Eat this, not that! restaurant survival guide : the no-diet weight loss solution
November 13, 2009
Zinczenko, David.
[Emmaus, Pa.] : Rodale ; [New York] : Distributed to the trade by Macmillan, c2010.
xxiii, 312 p. : col. ill. ; 17 cm.
Loaded with tips on everything from navigating neighborhood restaurant menus to making smart choices in the drive-thru to cutting cash and calories at the country's largest chain restaurants, Eat This, Not That! Restaurant and Fast-Food Survival Guide is the indispensable encyclopedia to the world of eating out.
The new rules of eating out -- The best and worst restaurant foods in America -- At your favorite restaurants -- Menu decoder -- The captive eater's survival guide.
Includes index.
Understanding Parkinson's disease : a self-help guide
November 11, 2009
Cram, David L. (David Lee), 1934-
Omaha, Neb. : Addicus Books, c2009.
viii, 148 p. : ill. ; 22 cm.
"An Addicus nonfiction book."
Includes index.
Current medical diagnosis & treatment.
November 11, 2009
Los Altos, Calif., Lange Medical Publications.
v. ; 26 cm.
Nursing school entrance exam.
November 10, 2009
New York : LearningExpress, c2005-
v. : ill. ; 27 cm.
"Your guide to passing the test."
At head of cover title: LearningExpress.
Breast cancer clear & simple : all your questions answered
November 10, 2009
Atlanta, GA : American Cancer Society, c2008.
xiv, 176 p. : col. ill. ; 21 cm.
Concise answers--FAST!--to all your questions about breast cancer Using a helpful Q&A format, "Breast Cancer Clear&Simple" addresses your key questions about what to expect, what to do, and how to navigate through the cancer experience. Aimed at easing your fears and encouraging you to become informed about your health care choices, the book provides all the essential facts, behavior guidance, and support you need.
The doctor told me I have breast cancer: what do I do now? -- What will happen to me? -- Why me? -- How serious is my cancer? -- Who will help my cancer treatment? -- What's the best way to treat my breast cancer? -- What do I need to know about side effects from treatment? -- How can I pay for treatment? -- How will cancer and treatment affect me and my loved ones? -- How will cancer and treatment affect my work? -- What if my breast was removed? -- Is my cancer gone forever? -- How can I be close with someone after cancer and treatment? -- How can I stay healthy from now on? -- How can I get back to living my life? -- How should women get checked for breast cancer? -- Can you help me understand bread cancer risk? -- More about cancer grades -- More about cancer stages -- Your medical team -- What counts as a serving? -- Resources that may help.
The 7-day total cleanse : a revolutionary juice fast and yoga plan to purify your body and clarify your mind
November 10, 2009
McGuire-Wien, Mary.
New York : McGraw-Hill, c2010.
viii, 262 p. ; 23 cm.
This revolutionary seven-day juice-fast helps you lose weight and rid your body of toxins -- while also rebalancing the seven energies of the chakra -- with raw juices, yoga exercises, meditations, and self-care activities.
Why the 7-day total cleanse will work for you -- The 7-day total cleanse -- What makes this cleanse different from others? -- When is the right time to practice a cleanse? -- What to expect and how to cope -- The 7-day cleanse -- How to begin -- Day 1: red juice/ the first chakra -- Day 2: orange juice / The Second Chakra -- Day 3: yellow juice / The Third Chakra -- Day 4: green juice / The Fourth Chakra -- Day 5: bright blue juice/the fifth chakra -- Day 6: deep blue juice/the sixth chakra -- Day 7: violet juice/the seventh chakra -- Modified cleanses -- Recipes -- The 7 day kitchen -- Juices, smoothies and recipes for the days following your cleanse.
From rage to courage : answers to readers' letters
November 10, 2009
Miller, Alice.
New York : W.W. Norton & Co., c2009.
207 p. ; 21 cm.
Renowned childhood researcher, psychotherapist, and bestselling author Miller produces an insightful work that illuminates the issues and consequences of childhood abuse. Her work affirms the healing power of retrieving and acknowledging emotions.
Beating ANA : how to outsmart your eating disorder & take your life back
November 10, 2009
Cutts, Shannon.
Deerfield Beach, FL : Health Communications, c2009.
xxvi, 236 p. ; 22 cm.
In this fantastic brave new world, you would face your eating disorder head on, standing tall and firm with supportive friends by your side as you get better - and stay that way! In Beating Ana, Shannon Cutts opens the door to this world as she introduces you to a whole new way of thinking about and recovering from your eating disorder.
Flow : the cultural story of menstruation
November 10, 2009
Stein, Elissa.
New York : St. Martin's Griffin, 2009.
xiii, 270 p. : ill. (some col.) ; 24 cm.
In this hip, funny, and irreverent book, menstruation is explored historically and socially. This full-color book not only offers a trove of fascinating information, but presents a pictorial history of this complex, secret, and uniquely female process.
Language -- Where we are today -- So how did we get here? -- Hysteria -- Seeing red -- Sex and religion -- Society's role -- Timeline -- Advertising -- The scent of a woman -- So now you're a woman! -- Back to basics -- When good periods go bad -- Hey, is it getting hot in here? -- Outside the box.
CNA certified nursing assistant : exam cram
November 10, 2009
Whitenton, Linda.
[Upper Saddle River, N.J.] : Pearson Education ; Indianapolis, IN : Que Pub., c2010.
viii, 203 p. : ill. ; 23 cm. + 1 CD-ROM (4 3/4 in.).
What you need to know to prepare for the exam -- The roles and responsibilities of the nursing assistant -- Promotion of health and safety -- Promotion of function and health of residents -- Specialized care -- Clinical skills performance checklist.
Includes index.
Includes one folded cram sheet inserted inside front cover.
Men's health concerns sourcebook : basic consumer health information about wellness in men and gender-related differences in health, including facts about heart disease, cancer, traumatic injury, other leading causes of death in men, reproductive concerns, sexual dysfunction, disorders of the prostate, penis, and testes, sex-linked genetic disorders, and other medical and mental concerns of men ...
November 9, 2009
Detroit, MI : Omnigraphics, c2009.
xvi, 663 p. : ill. ; 24 cm.
"Provides basic consumer health information about health conditions of concern to men, along with tips for maintaining physical and mental wellness. Includes index, glossary of related terms, and other resources"--Provided by publisher.
Previous ed. edited by Robert Aquinas McNally.
Sexually transmitted diseases sourcebook : basic consumer health information about the symptoms and treatment of chlamydia, gonorrhea, hepatitis, herpes, HIV/Aids, human papillomavirus (HPV), pelvic inflammatory disease, syphilis, trichomoniasis, vaginal infections, and other sexually transmitted diseases (STDs), including recent facts about prevalence, risk factors, diagnosis, treatment, and prevention : along with tips on discussing and living with STDs, updates on current research and vaccines, a glossary of related terms, and resources for additional help and information
November 9, 2009
Detroit, MI : Omnigraphics, c2009.
xviii, 655 p. : ill. ; 24 cm.
"Provides basic consumer health information about risk factors, symptoms, testing, and treatment of sexually transmitted infections, along with prevention guidelines. Includes index, glossary of related terms, and other resources"--Provided by publisher.
Women's health concerns sourcebook : basic consumer health information about issues and trends in women's health and health conditions of special concern to women, including endometriosis, uterine fibroids, menstrual irregularities, menopause, sexual dysfunction, infertility, cancer in women, and other such chronic disorders as lupus, fibromyalgia, and thyroid disease; along with statistical data, tips for maintaining wellness, a glossary, and a directory of resources for further help and information
November 9, 2009
Detroit, MI : Omnigraphics, c2009.
xix, 711 p. : ill. ; 24 cm.
"Provides basic consumer health information about health conditions of special concern to women, along with tips for maintaining wellness. Includes index, glossary of related terms, and other resources"--Provided by publisher.
Behavioral disorders
November 9, 2009
Detroit : Greenhaven Press, c2010.
201 p. : ill. ; 23 cm.
Attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder is an incapacitating behavioral disorder / Linda Bernstein -- Attention-deficit hyperactivity disorder is not a disease / Joel Turtel -- Adults with attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder face serious challenges / John Wanner -- Adult attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder is a gift, not a disease / Sarah Rasher -- Autism is a serious public health crisis / Anne McElroy Dachel -- Autism is not an epidemic / Lawrence Scahill -- Attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder has biological causes / NewsRx Health -- Attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder is not a biological disease / Fred Baughman -- The Iraq War has increased the number of veterans with post-traumatic stress disorder / D.E. Ford, Jeff Huber, and I.L. Meagher -- The Iraq War has not increased the number of veterans with post traumatic stress disorder / Sally Satel -- Most post-traumatic stress disorder therapies are ineffective / Institute of Medicine -- Honest discussion about killing can help soldiers with post-traumatic stress disorder / Adam Weinstein -- Drugs are an effective treatment for attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder / Norman Sussman -- Drugs are not a long-term solution for attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder / Frank Lawlis -- Effective discipline will help some children avoid behavioral disorders / Nancy Shute -- Obsessive-compulsive disorder can be controlled / Jeremy Katz -- The vaccine injury compensation program gives hope to parents of children with autism / Bernadine Healy -- The vaccine injury compensation program is unfair and dangerous / Paul A. Offit -- Mainstreaming benefits autistic students / Leslie Werstein Hann -- Mainstreaming can hinder autistic students / Robert Tomsho -- Veterans should not be wrongly discharged with personality disorder / Bob Woodruff ... [et al.] -- The number of veterans wrongly discharged with personality disorder is exaggerated / Tracie Shea.
Fall to pieces : a memoir of drugs, rock and roll and mental illness
November 9, 2009
Weiland, Mary Forsberg.
New York : HarperEntertainment ; Enfield : Publishers Group UK [distributor], 2009.
x, 242 p., [8] leaves of plates : ill. ; 24 cm.
From Weiland--model, mother, ex-wife of Stone Temple Pilots' frontman Scott Weiland, and recovering drug addict--comes a visceral, roller-coaster ride inside bipolar disorder, celebrity culture, and the competitive world of modeling.
Pink brain, blue brain : how small differences grow into troublesome gaps--and what we can do about it
November 9, 2009
Eliot, Lise.
Boston : Houghton Mifflin Harcourt, 2009.
ix, 420 p. : ill. ; 24 cm.
A neuroscientist shatters the myths about gender differences, arguing that the brains of boys and girls are largely shaped by how they spend their time, and offers parents and teachers concrete ways to avoid reinforcing harmful stereotypes.
Pink and blue in the womb -- Under the pink or blue blankie -- Learning through play in the preschool years -- Starting school -- The wonder of words -- Sex, math, and science -- Love and war -- Truce time.
Yoga for transformation : ancient teachings and Holistic practices for healing body, mind, and heart
November 6, 2009
Kraftsow, Gary.
New York : Penguin Compass, 2002.
xxvii, 257 p. : ill. ; 24 cm.
While there is no denying yoga's popularity as a form of physical exercise, the other life-enhancing aspects of this tradition remain obscure to many Westerners. In Yoga for Transformation, Gary Kraftsow introduces techniques that treat not only the physical body but also the emotions, mind, heart, and soul of the practitioner-the places where real transformation can take place. There are breathing techniques to control energy levels, exercises to train and sharpen the intellect, and meditative practices to help increase self-awareness. With more than 350 black and white photographs throughout, this unique and accessible book is dedicated to strengthening the whole self-body, mind, and spirit.
Includes index.
The green smoothies diet : the natural program for extraordinary health
November 5, 2009
Openshaw, Robyn.
Berkeley, CA : Ulysses Press, c2009.
232 p. : ill. ; 22 cm.
"Green smoothies are the best way to power up your body and supercharge your health in just minutes a day. Packing a tasty, nutrient-filled punch in every sip, these ultrahealthy smoothies pair leafy green vegetables with delicious, antioxidant-rich fruits."--Provided by publisher.
Herbal medicine trends and traditions : a comprehensive sourcebook on the preparation and use of medicinal plants
November 5, 2009
Kane, Charles W.
[Oracle, Ariz.] : Lincoln Town Press, 2009.
325 p., [16] p. of plates : col. ill. ; 28 cm.
Tell me what to eat if I have irritable bowel syndrome : nutrition you can live with
November 5, 2009
Magee, Elaine.
Franklin Lakes, NJ : New Page Books, c2009.
160 p. ; 21 cm.
Irritable Bowel Syndrome is one of the most common reasons to see a doctor. Even so, most people with IBS do not seek medical care, which may be because of fear, embarrassment, or the lack of effective treatments.
"Updated to include the latest research and new delicious recipes"--Cover.
Includes index.
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