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Have you witnessed someone’s last days and felt completely inept at supporting them as they prepared for the inevitable? Would you like to help dying people, and their loved ones, deal with the numerous internal and external challenges surrounding death? Becoming a trained death doula allows you to provide hands-on support to someone who is dying.

Turn back the clock and discover the secrets to defying age without spending a fortune. In addition to being an effective strategy for shedding pounds, intermittent fasting is known to lower the risk of serious illnesses, slow the aging process, and extend your lifespan. It’s no wonder celebrities and influencers swear by intermittent fasting, which remains the most popular weight-loss approach in the US.

Embora a transição para a menopausa seja natural, a queda do estrogênio decorrente do processo está associada a sintomas desconcertantes e desconfortáveis que os médicos muitas vezes ignoram — desde ondas de calor, névoa mental e ganho de peso até problemas psicológicos, musculoesqueléticos e sexuais. Informativo e fundamental, este livro explora as águas ainda relativamente desconhecidas da transição hormonal.

Enjoyable, exciting sex is possible after sex addiction. As a sex, marriage, and family therapist, Alexandra Katehakis introduces a successful program for sufferers and their loved ones that will help them hone their erotic intelligence by making sense of the past, creating healthy habits in the present, and looking toward a more intimate relationship that nurtures honesty and closeness. With Katehakis's help, sex addicts can get in touch with their healthy sexual side and embrace true intimacy and acceptance in themselves and in their mates.

Florence Nightingale returns to Memorial Medical Center to help the leadership team foster a stronger culture of ownership. In this heartwarming and thought-provoking story you will learn: why no one ever checks the oil in a rental car, and proven strategies to foster a culture of ownership; why a culture of ownership requires people who are Emotionally Positive, Self Empowered, and Fully Engaged; and much more.

When Mail journalist Sandra Parsons suffered a serious back injury in her mid-40s, she knew things had to change. Years of smoking, drinking, and late-night takeaways at her desk had taken their toll; she was in pain, and she felt... well, old. In her quest to heal her body, Sandra delved into the science of ageing and was astonished by what she found - that ageing is now considered a treatable 'disease', and by addressing its root causes, we can turn back the clock and dramatically extend our health span.

Women's brain health is no longer a niche topic. Neuroscience is uncovering answers to questions women have pondered for generations - demystifying everything from puberty, periods, contraception, pregnancy, sex and love to menopause, hormone therapy and dementia. Understanding how the brain is shaped by genetics, hormones and life experiences is vital for women to maintain their health and embrace their unique strengths at every stage of life.

Alle wollen alt werden, niemand will alt sein. Der Widerspruch ist absurd, das Leiden daran real. Wie lernen wir, so gut wie möglich damit zurechtzukommen? Geht das, alt werden und ein erfülltes Leben führen? Mit ihren über 80 Jahren hat sich Elke Heidenreich mit dem Altwerden beschäftigt. Herausgekommen ist dabei ein Buch, wie nur sie es schreiben kann. Persönlich, ehrlich, doch nie gnadenlos, mit einem Wort: lebensklug. Sie denkt über ihr eigenes Leben nach, und das heißt vor allem, über ihre Beziehungen zu anderen Menschen. Im Alter trägt man die Konsequenzen für alles, was man getan hat.

At thirty-six, Naomi Watts had just completed filming King Kong and was trying to start a family when she was told that she was on the brink of menopause. It is estimated that seventy-five million women in the United States are currently dealing with menopause symptoms (dry itchy skin, raging hormones, night sweats), and yet the very word “menopause” continues to be associated with stigma and confusion. With so little information, many women feel unprepared, ashamed, and deeply alone when the time comes. This is the book Naomi Watts wishes she had when she first started experiencing symptoms.

With a fun and folksy way of addressing its audience, Keep Moving serves as an instruction audiobook on how to embrace old age with a positive attitude. The chapters are filled with exclusive personal anecdotes that explore various themes on aging: how to adapt to the physical and social changes, deal with loss of friends and loved ones, stay current, fall in love again, and "keep moving" every day like there's no tomorrow.

Heart disease remains the number-one killer of women, outpacing breast cancer, diabetes, and stroke, with one in four women receiving a diagnosis in her lifetime. The problem is only getting worse. In Heart Solution for Women, Dr. Menolascino explores the many ways our hearts are the pathway to overall health.

This essential book helps demystify Medicare, offering listeners practical advice on how to optimize coverage and minimize costs. It offers a comprehensive comparison of Medicare Parts A & B, as well as alternative options, such as Medicare Advantage and Prescription Drug Plans. The book also offers common and uncommon questions, answered in an easy-to-follow FAQ format, practical checklists, cheat sheets, and templates to help organize and plan your Medicare journey. In addition, the book includes an exclusive Medicare Decoder that breaks down complex terminology into plain language.

This audiobook is nothing but the pure, beautiful sounds of singing bowls. Relax and close your eyes as you let the experience of Pure Singing Bowl Sounds wash over you and feel the stress melt away. Perfect for sleep, insomnia, healing, and background noise.

As much of the world's population grows older, the quest for a "good death" has become a significant issue. For many, the right to die often means the right to die with dignity. The Inevitable moves beyond margins of the law to the people who are meticulously planning their final hours - far from medical offices, legislative chambers, hospital ethics committees, and polite conversation - and the people who help them, loved ones or clandestine groups on the Internet known as the "euthanasia underground".

Bioidentical Hormones 101 Second Edition (2025) This book is a completely updated and revised second edition of Bioidentical Hormones 101 originally published in 2011.This authoritative book represents 20 years of experience prescribing bioidentical hormone replacement in an outpatient setting and intended for both menopausal women as well as health care professionals. Bio-identical hormones used at appropriate dosages are safe, and effective for the relief of menopausal symptoms. Health benefits extend to all organ systems. Bioidentical hormone treatments are safest when used in the ...

The last 60 years of dietary advice, warning women to avoid fat, have actually worsened women’s health. If you’re approaching menopause, in menopause, or are interested in improving your health naturally, here is a book that explains the history of menopause, the evolutionary benefits of this life event, and how to eat the right foods to help you enjoy what should be the longest and most fulfilling part of your life.

Menopause. It shouldn’t be a dirty word, especially as virtually half of the population will go through it at some point in their lives. It is a part of womanhood we can't avoid, so it’s about time we talk about it, embrace it, and be honest with ourselves and others about our unique journeys. Not only will sharing and discussing our concerns, questions, and laughable moments help our fellow menopausal sisters learn and relate, but younger women will feel guided and prepared for what is yet to come.

The World Health Organization projects the majority of the world's heart attack patients will be Asian Indian within a few years. South Asians, who are predominantly Indians and Pakistanis, make up one-third of the world's population and have the highest prevalence of heart disease and diabetes. The South Asian Health Solution is the first book to provide an ancestral health-based wellness plan culturally tailored for South Asians.

Dr. Rand McClain takes a fresh approach to genetics, natural aging, and proactive medical treatments. He is the founder and head of the Regenerative and Sports Medicine Clinic, a leading practitioner of alternative and cutting-edge treatments. In Cheating Death, he shares the best drugs and supplements, treatment methods, and devices-approaches that are backed by extensive research as well as McClain's own work with his patients. McClain shows how you can get access to these therapies and jumpstart your body's regenerative processes.

For over 25 years, Dr. Angeles Arrien has examined the way diverse cultures handle the challenges unique to the "great-crossing" at mid-life. Now in 6 challenging lectures - each one packed with mythological tales and elder wisdom - Dr. Arrien bring you these profound teachings just when they are needed most. Here is the "Blessing Way": the indigenous ritual for making a golden invitation for those who follow us; the 8 Gates of Initiation, which open to new vistas in your inner and outer worlds; the 9 Nine Muses of the ancient Greeks, and how they mediate between the mystery of creation and your creativity; and much, much more. Dr. Arrien teaches that, when you find the courage to change at mid-life, you return to your soul's highest values, prepared to create your own legacy and leave your everlasting imprint on the world.