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Book Review: While Waiting

admin — Sat, 02 Jan 2010 20:24:37 +0000

Fully updated–the book that millions of women and care providers have depended on for the facts about pregnancy. The book offers the latest research information available on nutrition; fetal testing; sexually transmitted diseases; alcohol, cigarettes, and drugs; workplace and household hazards; anesthesia; and more. If you are pregnant, or know someone who is (or will be), then this is one book that you’ll want to purchase. It’s a very practical, to-the-point guide to pregnancy, labor and delivery. It is designed to tell you what you need to know in a concise and easy to understand manner. The book is written from the viewpoint of an obstetrician, so its style is that of a factual medical reference. The book is arranged in an easy-to-use format with space to keep track of prenatal appointments, notes and questions, and any special instructions. The authors together have composed a well written, highly informing book about pregnancy. Both of the authors are highly educated on the subject of pregnancy, therefore in this book they are able to answer any questions an anticipating mother may have during the 9 months of her pregnancy and after the child is born. An essential guide for anyone who wants to educate him/herself on what a woman’s body is going through during pregnancy to buy this book.
Authors: George E. Verrilli and Anne Marie Muesar
Publishers: St. Martin’s Griffin
Date of Publication: 1998
No. of pages: 168

Book Review: A new prescription for women’s health-Getting the best medical care in a man’s world

admin — Sat, 02 Jan 2010 20:24:35 +0000

The book highlights the ten major health challenges that women face from childhood to old age, nutrition, reproductive life, sexually transmitted diseases, menopause, cancer, heart disease, stroke, depression, and osteoporosis and alzheimer disease. The author discusses the fundamental causes, treatments and preventive measures for the conditions most likely to affect women.
Authors: Bernadine Healy
Publishers: Viking
Date of Publication: 1995
No. of pages: 546

Book Review: Better health through natural healing-How to get well without drugs or surgery

admin — Sat, 02 Jan 2010 20:24:24 +0000

The book is an essential family resource that unites traditional & alternative techniques with time tested natural treatments drawing on the body’s natural healing abilities. The first part of the book clearly explains the principles & tools of natural medicine including diet, spinal manipulation, botanical medicine, hydrotherapy, physiotherapy & homeopathy. The second part offers practical advice for the treatment of over 100 common diseases and ailments that families face.
Authors: Dr.Ross Trattler and Dr. Adrian Jones
Publishers: Hinkler Books
Date of Publication: 2001
No. of pages: 512

Book Review: Your Body Believes Every Word You Say

admin — Sat, 02 Jan 2010 20:24:20 +0000

This is the first book to describe the language of the link between mind and body. Barbara Levin’s fifteen-year battle with a huge brain tumor led her to trace common phrases like “that breaks my heart” and “it’s a pain in the butt” back to the underlying beliefs on which they are based and the symptoms they cause. She lists examples of words we use unconsciously every day, and shows how these “seedthoughts” can set us up for illness. The book shows how to avoid “dis-easing” language that sabotages your wellness, and how to draw up a customized Operating Manual that you can use to keep your body healthy. It will show you how to bring disease-causing ideas from your subconscious to your conscious mind-and reprogram your life dramatically for the better. This book shows how to bring disease-causing ideas from your subconscious to your conscious mind-and reprogram your life dramatically for the better. “In simple, non-medical terminology, Levine’s inspiring story demonstrates how, instead of remaining a passive victim, you can use illness as a tool for increased self-understanding and, ultimately, healing.
Authors: Barbara Hoberman Levine
Publishers: Aslan Publishing
Date of Publication: 1991
No. of pages: 203

Book Review: Super Nutrition For Men

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Why do men need a nutrition book of their own? Because they have specific health problems and their nutritional needs are different from women’s. Out of the jumble of confusing health information finally comes a clear authoritative book answering questions about men’s health. Everyone knows “you are what you eat,” and that means proper nutrition is essential to being physically fit and sexually potent. Eating right also combats such male scourges as heart disease, prostate problems, even hair loss! With good nutrition you can reduce your stress and solve problems like obesity and addiction. The author has put together a simple and complete guide full of useful information and practical advise. Her programs will change the way men live and result in a stronger, happier, healthier male. Based on cutting edge research – not fads, this plan helps increase energy, improve concentration and attention span, increase lean muscle mass, and curb food cravings. An easy-to-read guide for men who are searching for healthy alternatives for staying fit and take charge of the lifestyle modifications that can change and maybe even save their lives.
Authors: Ann Louise Gittleman
Publishers: Magna Publishing Co. Ltd.
Date of Publication: 1998
No. of pages: 211

Book Review: Every Man’s Guide to Homeopathy: the Natural Way to Good Health

admin — Sat, 02 Jan 2010 20:24:14 +0000

This manual deals with disease and ill-health in broad categories. This is virtually a reliable ‘do-it-yourself’ kit to recovery and health. The book contains the principles and rudiments of homoeopathic practice. The lists of remedies usually follow a careful and detailed consideration of the disease, along with its causes and symptoms. The auxiliary methods of treatment like diet and exercise are also listed, in addition to homoeopathic solutions.
Authors: Dr. Mukesh Batra
Publishers: Dr. Batra’s
Date of Publication: 2003
No. of pages: 202

Book Review: Strengthen Your Immune System

admin — Sat, 02 Jan 2010 20:24:13 +0000

The book has loads of interesting facts, practical tips, appetizing recipes, informative charts and lots more for strengthening the immune system. This book will help one take advantage of the most significant recent findings on building up ones natural resistance to disease and infection.
Publishers: Readers Digest
Date of Publication: 2002
No. of pages: 320

Book Review: Mega-Nutrition

admin — Sat, 02 Jan 2010 20:24:12 +0000

The book is the new prescription for maximum health, energy and longevity. Mega-nutrition is a program designed to utilize the basic materials of nature-vitamins and minerals-for super health. The book is based on the principle that nutrition as a form of treatment can be more effective. Thus it examines the success of nutritional therapy in the treatment of serious and prevalent diseases.
Authors: Kunin Richard A
Publishers: Mcgraw-Hill book Company
Date of Publication: 1980
No. of pages: 248

Book Review: The Melatonin Miracle-Nature’s age reversing, diseasefighting and sex enhancing hormone

admin — Sat, 02 Jan 2010 20:24:11 +0000

The book tells us how to grow younger. The authors explain clearly, simply, and persuasively how melatonin works, how to use it, and what to expect when you do. Melatonin naturally exists in our bodies and is perfectly safe. By boosting our melatonin back to the level of our youth, one can actually trick the body into thinking and behaving as though we are still young. The ongoing research suggests far ranging health benefits.
Authors: Pierpaoli Walter, Regelson William ,with Colman Carol
Publishers: Simon and Schuster
Date of Publication: 1995
No. of pages: 255

Book Review: How To Reverse Heart Disease: The Yogic Way

admin — Sat, 02 Jan 2010 20:24:09 +0000

In 2000, The Yoga Institute, under the guidance of Dr. Jayadeva Yogendra, Director, Smt. Hansaji Jayadeva Yogendra and leading cardiologist Dr. Shekhar Ambardekar launched the CARING HEART PROJECT. Through a series of press advertisements, patients suffering from coronary artery disease were asked to participate in a major Yoga lifestyle research project. All pre and post research testing were free, but most importantly, for a full year, participants were imparted comprehensive training in a Yogic Lifestyle: through the positive regimes of classical Yoga. This exposure to the ancient knowledge of Yoga techniques and philosophy was imparted with the objective of changing attitudes and incorporating discipline and balance in life, which is so important for patients suffering from cardiac diseases. The results and findings of this detailed study on THE CARING HEART PROJECT have just been consolidated. For the very first time, detailed test reports of these patients have been compared to control group. Not exposed to any Yoga training. And the results are most astounding. The approach is holistic view, where the body mind and soul are given a boost…. to overcome this serious bodily through Yoga. Lifestyle change advocated by the Yoga Institute in Santacruz, Mumbai. The results of this study speak clearly for themselves! Modern medicine has realized that it needs to look beyond its nose for answers. This book is not just the result of this detailed research. It is a detailed guide for daily healthy living!!! Nothing is too serious and nothing is too late to change! Golden insights into not just physical Asanas, Pranayams, Kriyas…but healthy daily routine is blended well with wholesome dietary changes and myriad other invaluable facts. Risk factors, details on stress control and the mysteries of the mind are all explained in this beautifully illustrated and coloured book. This book is the shining star in the constellation…guiding for the future all studies of this nature. Look out for this brilliant gem of knowledge.
Authors: Hansaji Jayadeva Yogendra
Publishers: The Yoga Institute
Date of Publication: 2005
No. of pages: 133