Physical Illness & Disease

In Blind Spots, Dr. Makary explores the latest research on critical topics ranging from the microbiome to childbirth to nutrition and longevity and more, revealing the biggest blind spots of modern medicine and tackling the most urgent yet unsung issues in our $4.5 trillion health care ecosystem.

In this accessible and groundbreaking book - filled with the moving stories of real people medical doctor and best-selling author Gabor Maté shows that emotion and psychological stress play a powerful role in the onset of chronic illness....

Professor Matthew Walker reveals his groundbreaking exploration of sleep, explaining how we can harness its transformative power to change our lives for the better....

For years, Monsanto declared that their product Roundup, the world’s most widely used weed killer, was safe.

In this timely and profoundly original book, best-selling writer and physician Gabor Maté looks at the epidemic of addictions in our society, tells us why we are so prone to them, and what is needed to liberate ourselves from their hold on our emotions and behaviours....

A doctor’s powerful and deeply human memoir about the mysteries of the brain and his 40-year quest to find a treatment for multiple sclerosis....

Today, most doctors, dietitians, and even diabetes specialists consider type 2 diabetes to be a chronic and progressive disease - a life sentence with no possibility of parole....

Her name was Henrietta Lacks, but scientists know her as HeLa. She was a poor Southern tobacco farmer who worked the same land as her slave ancestors, yet her cells - taken without her knowledge - became one of the most important tools in medicine....

This paradigm-shifting audiobook shows how almost everything we think we know about aging is wrong, offers a front-row seat to the amazing global effort to slow, stop, and reverse aging, and calls listeners to consider a future where aging can be treated....

The New York Times best-selling author of My Stroke of Insight blends neuroanatomy with psychology to show how we can short-circuit emotional reactivity and find our way to peace....

It Starts with the Egg is your practical guide to the latest science, with clear guidance on strategies such as minimizing exposure to toxins, choosing the right vitamins and supplements to safeguard developing eggs, and implementing nutritional advice gleaned from the latest studies....

Chronic pain is an epidemic. Fifty million Americans struggle with back pain, headaches, or some other pain that resists all treatment. Desperate pain sufferers are told again and again that there is no cure for chronic pain....

The Emperor of All Maladies reveals the many faces of an iconic, shape-shifting disease that is the defining plague of our generation....

A revolutionary and much-needed exploration of Alzheimer’s and how patients and their caregivers can take back control from this insidious disease.

Combine the surprising truth about brain food with the cutting-edge science of brain metabolism to achieve extraordinary emotional, cognitive, and physical health....

For 40 years, "The 36-Hour Day" has been the leading work in the field for caregivers of those with dementia. Written by experts with decades...

Most of us have heard of gluten - a protein found in wheat that causes widespread inflammation in the body. Americans spend billions of dollars on gluten-free diets in an effort to protect their health....

Oliver Sacks' The Man Who Mistook His Wife for a Hat tells the stories of individuals afflicted with fantastic perceptual and intellectual aberrations....

Dr. Joel Fuhrman, one of the country's leading experts on preventative medicine, offers his science-backed nutritional plan that addresses the leading cause of death in America....

Forget everything you think you know about your body and food and discover the new science of how the body heals itself. Learn how to identify the strategies and the dosages for using food to transform your resilience and health in Eat to Beat Disease....

Dr. John E. Sarno's Healing Back Pain is a New York Times best seller that has helped over 500,000 readers.....

In My Stroke of Insight, Taylor shares her perspective on the brain and its capacity for recovery, and the sense of omniscient understanding she gained from this inspiring voyage....

Modern medicine is lying to you. Discover the true science behind chronic diseases—and implement an actionable plan to restore your health and longevity once and for all.

Do you have back, neck, or shoulder pain that keeps recurring or won't go away? Do you have to "baby" your back? Does back pain keep you from living a full life? If so, you may be suffering from TMS...

We don’t believe we are worthy of rest unless we burn ourselves out to accomplish it. Our thinking has been limited by disconnection, sleep deprivation, and the unattainable call for perfection. The systems will never give us rest. It is something we must create for ourselves and each other.

A World-Renowned Doctor’s Natural Guide to Better Sleep: A CPAP Alternative That Just Takes a Few Minutes a Day Narrated by sleep apnea expert Dr. Dylan Petkus, MD, MPH, MS—featured in Healthline, Forbes, TIME, and Yahoo! Life—this guide was born from his own struggles with obstructive sleep apnea. Frustrated by the limited results from CPAPs and mouthguards, Dr. Petkus embarked on a two-year journey to find a natural method that eventually restored his ability to sleep soundly without the need for a CPAP.

Your gut holds the key to a healthy and happy future, and it's time to unlock that potential! If you've ever felt sluggish, bloated, or just plain uncomfortable after a meal, you're not alone. Millions struggle with digestive issues, but it doesn't have to be this way. With a few simple changes, you can transform your gut health and, in turn, your overall well-being. This audiobook offers a comprehensive and accessible guide to understanding and improving your digestive system.

Unearth the secrets to hormonal harmony, even if struggling with hormonal imbalance has been sending you on an emotional roller coaster for years. Are you tired of feeling like a stranger in your own body? Are irregular periods, mood swings, hot flashes, chronic fatigue, weight gain, or other confounding symptoms making your daily life a battle? You feel bloated and uncomfortable, and the idea of making it through the afternoon with what feels like a rock in your stomach makes you want to crawl back into bed.

Do you suffer from back, knee, or neck pain, migraines, arthritis, fibromyalgia, or any other condition that causes chronic discomfort? Have you searched far and wide for answers only to find yourself disappointed and in pain again? This discouraging cycle can be as damaging to your quality of life as the pain itself. If you're tired of running into roadblocks, it might be time for a new approach. It's time to leverage the natural power and flexibility of your brain, so you can finally free yourself from chronic pain and take charge of your life.

Calm In The Chaos: Managing Anxiety In A Fast-Paced World provides a comprehensive and practical approach to managing everyday stress and anxiety. Whether you're facing persistent anxiety or just need help managing day-to-day challenges, this book offers powerful tools to help you achieve emotional balance.

You didn't apply for this job—and yet here you are—one among more than a million people this year alone who were thrust into the role of dementia caregiver. This book was purposefully designed to guide you every step of the way. It recognizes the profound challenges you face and offers a lifeline to help you not just survive, but thrive in your caregiving role.

The stomach is notoriously outspoken. It growls, gurgles, and grumbles while other organs remain silent. For centuries humans have puzzled over this rowdy organ, deliberating on the extent of its influence over cognition, mental wellbeing, and emotions, and wondering how the gut became so central to our sense of self. Traveling from ancient Greece to Victorian England, eighteenth-century France to modern America, historian Elsa Richardson leads us on a tour of the gut, exploring all the ways that we have imagined, theorized, and probed the mysteries of the gastroenterological system.

Over the last decade, scientists have discovered the importance and widespread presence in the body of a remarkable family of proteins known as prion proteins. Research links various types of prion proteins to neurodegenerative diseases such as Parkinson's and Alzheimer's—and this has fueled the search for new drugs that could halt the progression of these terrible disorders. Other discoveries have revealed the essential roles prion proteins play in memory and immunity, and the part they may have played in the beginnings of life on our planet.

Are you a nurse practitioner specializing in adult gerontology, striving to streamline your documentation process while enhancing patient outcomes? Does the challenge of keeping up with rigorous healthcare standards, documentation requirements, and complex patient cases leave you searching for practical, actionable guidance? "SOAP Note Examples & Documentation Tips: For Nurse Practitioners in Adult Gerontology" is your comprehensive guide to mastering SOAP notes—designed specifically for busy professionals who want to improve efficiency, enhance patient care, and protect themselves ...

Esta es la historia real de Marbis y su hija Alma, quienes, empujadas por la desesperación y el amor incondicional, emprendieron una peligrosa travesía en busca de esperanza. Al enfrentar una enfermedad rara y sin cura en su país, Marbis se embarcó en un viaje que la llevó a cruzar fronteras sin ley, soportar condiciones inhumanas y desafiar el límite de sus fuerzas. Cada página revela el sacrificio de una madre dispuesta a arriesgarlo todo para salvar a su hija. Una historia de valentía, dolor y perseverancia que invita a reflexionar sobre el verdadero poder del amor.

New Year's Eve 2020 was supposed to be a turning point to better days for twenty-nine-year-old Katie Coleman. Instead, she found herself in the ER processing the earth-shattering news of a stage IV cancer diagnosis, one that had come after years of being assured she was "too young for cancer" and a repeated misdiagnosis of anxiety. Too Young for Cancer tells the story of Katie's journey from diagnosis with an ultra-rare cancer through treatment, recovery, and a life-altering shift in perspective.

Lupus is a disease of the immune system. When we have a weakened immune system, Lupus may appear. Our modern lifestyles contribute to this problem. So does the gradual detoriation of the cells in our bodies as they fail to get as much oxygen as was supplied to them when we were younger. This book describes one way to deal with this problem. We tell you how to increase the life supporting oxygen to the cells of your body. In 1950 your chances of getting cancer were one in eighty. Today your chances of getting cancer are one in two. Yes, disease is out there! This is a good example of why you...

"Dear Caregiver" is a uniquely personal and practical guide written by experienced dementia caregivers for those currently on this challenging journey. This compassionate book acknowledges the often-overlooked difficulties faced by caregivers and offers a collection of heartfelt letters filled with encouragement, advice, and hard-earned wisdom.

Achieve deep, restorative sleep, even if you've battled insomnia for years! Are you constantly waking up despite trying every solution? Are you overwhelmed by sleep aids and supplements? Is lack of sleep affecting your concentration, productivity, and overall well-being? You're not alone. Many adults endure sleepless nights and groggy days, feeling hopeless. But your struggle with sleep doesn't have to last forever.

Discover the transformative journey to inner peace with Nature’s Concerto of Tranquil Cave Soundscapes Mixed With Melodic Piano Rhythms For Inner Peace & Mindfulness. This enchanting book offers listeners a unique exploration of mindfulness and meditation techniques designed to cultivate emotional healing and enhance overall well-being.

Whether you're a family member, friend, or professional caregiver, "Empowering Caregivers Through Alzheimer's and Dementia" is your trusted companion on the journey of caring for someone with memory loss. With compassion and expertise, this guide offers practical support, invaluable insights, and a beacon of hope for those facing the challenges of Alzheimer's and dementia caregiving.

The main cause of heart disease—the world's number one killer of women and men—is a cancer-like "tumor" inside the coronary arteries that keep our hearts beating. Although this similarity to cancer is well-established in medical journals, most people (and their health care providers) don't approach heart disease as seriously as cancer, even though it's just as deadly.

As we age, Alzheimers Disease becomes a problem. Our modern lifestyles contribute to this problem. So does the gradual deteroriation of the cells in our bodies as they fail to get as much oxygen as was supplied to them when we were younger. This book describes one way to fix this problem. We tell you how to increase the life supporting oxygen to the aging cells of your body. In 1950 your chances of getting cancer were one in eighty. Today your chances of getting cancer are one in two. Yes, disease is out there! This is a good example of why you need this information! This powerful book is ...

This comprehensive guide delves into the intricate relationship between the vagus nerve and immune regulation, providing invaluable insights and practical strategies for understanding chronic illnesses like migraine, anxiety, BPD, cognitive dysfunction, stroke, hypertension, IBS, and more. Engineer, inventor, and vagus nerve expert J. P. Errico distills the latest scientific research and technological advancements to bolster your immune system and enhance resilience against pathogens and diseases.

With two young boys, a new lecturer position, and all the commitments of an active life, Ros Ben-Moshe had no plans for a tumor to take over her life. Yet after the news came on her 43rd birthday, medical appointments turned into hours of surgery, casual conversations disappeared, and even her children started asking questions. In recovery rooms, as the clock slowly ticks, Ros Ben-Moshe starts writing. Through ups and downs, she tells it all, in an honest account of fighting the Big C, or should we say the small c?

It might feel impossible to live without the burden of constant stress or the pain of traumatic memories. For many the coping mechanisms they’ve managed to develop are all they have. The remarkable resilience of trauma survivors goes a long way, but the path to deeply healing is something we’re still discovering. The innovative approach of Polyvagal Theory marks a new milestone in our understanding. It’s not just about how to live with the burden of your past…

アルツハイマー病治療薬「レカネマブ」とは何か？どんな効果、副作用がある？治療期間や治療費はどれくらい？ 新たな治療の可能性を専門医が徹底解説！ いつもの定期健診で血液検査し、陽性ならば投薬で治療をはじめる…… そんな既存の慢性疾患のように「認知症」の進行もコントロールできる時代がやってくる！？

La malattia ci dà l’opportunità di ritrovare il misterioso dono della vita, mediante la riscoperta dell’amore, della gioia, della pace, della magnanimità, della bontà, della mitezza e del dominio di sé, talenti già presenti, ma dormienti in ciascuno di noi, perché paralizzati dalla paura, dai sensi di colpa. La malattia diventa quindi sinonimo di emozione bloccata. Noi siamo le nostre malattie, siamo le nostre emozioni bloccate. Perciò non si guarisce facendo tacere il sintomo, ma comprendendo ciò che il sintomo ci vuole comunicare, come ha avuto modo di insegnarci da anni il medico tedesco Rüdiger Dahlke.

Chronisch erschöpft, permanent erkältet, belastet durch immer wiederkehrende Schmerzen? Viele Menschen leiden über Jahre unter diffusen Beschwerden und einem Unwohlsein, das nicht verschwinden will. Ärzte stehen vor einem Rätsel: Sie können die Symptome nicht deuten und den Patienten nicht helfen.

No one expects a catastrophic event to befall their family, especially on Christmas Day. One moment, life was normal, and in the next, our family was completely and forever changed when my husband, Mark, suffered four strokes. This book takes you on the rollercoaster journey of stroke recovery, both the physical and emotional aspects. We came through this with our faith in God strengthened thanks to our family, friends, and neighbors who surrounded us in love and prayer.