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Nick Pernisco was busy with a promising academic career when one day he noticed his left arm had stiffened and become immobile. After two years of tests, he was eventually diagnosed with Young-Onset Parkinson’s Disease at age 33. He fell into a...

This book provides a unique ethnographic account of women living with polycystic ovary syndrome (PCOS) in India. It examines how contaminated environments and political-economic changes render urban middle-class women in India vulnerable to PCOS, a...

Este libro es la traducción al español del libro original del autor en inglés y trata sobre la lucha personal del autor con la psoriasis durante más de 20 años y lo que se descubrió que pudo mantenerlo prácticamente totalmente claro durante más de 30...

With Goodness Me it’s Gluten Free you can now, finally, enjoy all the baked goods that you've been missing since going gluten free!Baking gluten free has never been easier. Use the simple step by step recipes to bake delicious Bread, Pastry,...

Beautiful. . . . If you are facing cancer or any other serious illness, I encourage you to allow the wisdom contained within these pages to nurture, guide, and support you.-Deepak Chopra, M.D., from his forewordReturn to Wholeness is a revelation. David...

Mega-successful motivational speaker profiled in the Wall Street Journal, Keith Harrell shows how to put good atttitude to work to get ahead in all aspects of life Keith Harrell has been taking the corporate lecture circuit--and the media--by storm, and...

HIV and AIDS have long been problematized in the People's Republic of China as objects of governance in political frameworks and institutions. The state's attitudes towards health programs have, nevertheless, changed significantly during the 21st century...

After a year of escalating back pain, I was suddenly hit with severe arthritis in my hands, back, knees, and feet. Being in my mid-thirties, I was used to running 10Ks and cycling to work. Now, it took two hands, wincing through pain, to turn the key to...

They've been cutting into Steven Taibbi since the day he was born, and they still haven't stopped. According to the doctors, Steven should have died years ago, and several times since. Born April 26, 1953, he was cyanotic—doctor-speak for...

It is clear that our approach to identifying the root cause of Alzheimer's disease and curing it has not been successful so far despite decades of research, billions of dollars spent worldwide, 244 experimental drugs developed, and many clinical...

What You See is Not How I Feel is a visually simple overview of how living with Myalgic Encephalomyelitis (ME) feels. It opens conversation, clears misperceptions, and encourages understanding rather than judgement. This book is appropriate for children,...

This book discusses the various mechanisms by which food can trigger autoimmunity, thus turning a patient's own immune system against him. Readers will learn about the vital role of oral tolerance in immunity, the history of food allergy...

Daddy Is Still Here! is the back story to the author's first book of the Still Here series, Mama Is Still Here! This book is about a son in his forty's caregiving journey for three individuals with three very different diseases. His mother's Alzheimer's...

Cancer. The diagnosis is heart-wrenching. We all know someone who has it. In 2021, the ratio is 1:1, meaning the person beside you may bediagnosed with it, have had it, or is struggling now. Treatment is limited and the main option is chemotherapy. In...

After years of physical problems Deborah was diagnosed with young-onset Parkinson's Disease, at age 51. The following year she finds love in the form of Dan, a semi-retired researcher. This memoir documents the loving relationship of Deb and Dan, a pair...

The history of human medicine traces the approaches followed by different societies regarding diseases from ancient times to the present. By contrast, perhaps for the first time, this book traces the odyssey of humanity's diseases viewed differently...

The history of human medicine traces the approaches followed by different societies regarding diseases from ancient times to the present. By contrast, perhaps for the first time, this book traces the odyssey of humanity's diseases viewed differently...

The history of human medicine traces the approaches followed by different societies regarding diseases from ancient times to the present. By contrast, perhaps for the first time, this book traces the odyssey of humanity's diseases viewed differently...

A cutting-edge examination of the mysterious world of autoimmune disease--and the new discoveries made daily that may save women's livesAutoimmune diseases--including chronic fatigue syndrome, vasculitis, juvenile diabetes, alopecia, Graves' disease,...

As a teen, Mike Papale had one dream: to play college basketball. He was laser-focused-training like an Olympic hopeful to make his dream reality. Out of nowhere, his world changed. August 24, 2006, while coaching a summer camp basketball game, he...

In a world where there is seemingly a deficit of empathy, and nothing seems to matter until hard times knock at the door; Adrienne uses her cancer diagnosis and survivor mode tactics to put a humorous spin on a hard to swallow topic - being diagnosed...

Morgan was diagnosed with Type 1 Diabetes at 6 years old — but that didn't stop her! In this informative memoir, she looks back at her life and shares her experiences to help others who've been diagnosed, and their families, to understand...

The star of truTV s hit show Lizard Lick Towing joins with the owner of the acclaimed gluten-free Blackbird Bakery to create amazingly tasty gluten-free versions of beloved Southern classics.Amy Shirley, champion power lifter, mother of four, and the...

A groundbreaking approach to overcoming depression, memory loss, and sexual dysfunction by using individualised hormone treatment.Hormones and the Mind presents a revolutionary program for treating emotional, cognitive, and sexual problems through a...

Featuring a new chapter that offers practical strategies on how to prevent, treat, and recover from COVID-19.From cold and flu to pneumonia and bronchitis; from tonsillitis and sinusitis to SARS: an eminent Mt. Sinai lung specialist explains how to treat...

The author of the successful 20/30 Fat & Fibre Diet Plan shares his program, achieving significant improvements in blood pressure and cholesterol in as little as 8 weeks. According to the latest research, a diet rich in high-fibre plants such as oats,...

This book describes the journey of a surviving brain cancer (medulloblastoma) patient throughout treatment and beyond. The author, Karen, tells of her experience through her eyes to give a perspective of what can go on inside a brain cancer head. She...

A deep and personal account of a doctor living with lupus. Relatable and inspirational, this book provides insightful tips and encouragement for those who struggle with chronic conditions.In her memoir, Dr. Manisha Rayavarapu tells her story about the...

When she first heard the heart-halting words: "You have breast cancer," Nardeane was devastated. She couldn't wake up from this nightmare of a reality no matter how long she waited or how hard she tried. With an overwhelming flux of emotions, she spent...

"When we get to the end of our day, we want to sit back and reflect on everything we did, and we want to know in our hearts that we did a good job being good diabetics for another day."A book for all ages, and whether you are diabetic or live with some...

The essays in this collection address the current preoccupation with neurological conditions and disorders in contemporary literature by British and American writers. The book places these fictional treatments within a broader cultural and historical...

"Just Another Day in the Retirement Home" is a memoir about an eight year journey experienced by Janet Fraser, whose aging parents were living their final years in a retirement home. It is a poignant journey of the heart, from the first...

Fight over the sugar conspiracy. How to Fight Sugar Addiction Withdrawal Symptoms and find good Recipes Ideas to Keep Your Sugar Cravings at Bay. Included in this book sugar free recipes without sugar substitutes.

"This may well be a seminal book--a courageous eye-opener that could fundamentally alter our approach to the treatment of chronic fatigue." -- From the foreword by Michael Rosenbaum, M.D. Answering the question on the minds of 75 percent of Americans,...

Following the success of the bestselling Clean Gut and Wheat Belly comes this essential guide to improving digestive health from an expert in functional medicine--who reveals why everything that ails us, from fatigue to weight gain to bloating and bad...

From New York Times bestselling author and nationally recognized patient advocate Mary J. Shomon comes a groundbreaking guide to safely managing menopause through a better understanding of and better care for your thyroid.If you're one of the forty...

But it doesn't have to be deadly--now there is a way to halt the progression of the disease and reverse its effects. The Diabetes Cure gives you the means to cure yourself using hydroxycitric acid--an over-the-counter natural compound known as HCA.16...