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Choices For A Healthy Heart







Here is a  book providing information and motivation for readers to take control of their cardiac health. In this book, the author focus to the major lifestyle factors-diet, exercise, stress, and smoking-which affect cardiac fitness.  He examines how poor exercise habits have contributed to heart disease in adults-and in children. He investigates the effect of smoking in real terms: one pack of cigarettes a day produces as much strain on the heart as being 100 pounds overweight.   Also provided are solid dietary principles for reducing cholesterol, keeping blood pressure in line, and controlling weight.


 


Author : Joseph C. Piscatella


Publisher : Magna Publishing Co.Ltd.


Year of Publication : 2002


No. of Pages : 331

Bestmedicine Hypertension



The information found in this book assists patients and
their families to obtain the level of information they need to understand and
manage their medical condition in partnership with their doctor.  The book features independent reviews on the
prescription medicines. The author discusses the importance of effective blood
pressure control, highlights the pivoted role that hypertension plays in the development
of serious chronic diseases.  Provides an
overview of other antihypertension agents.



 



Author :  Dr. George
Kassianos, Bryan Williams, Dr. Mark Davis



Publisher : CSF Medical Communications Ltd.



Year of Publication : 2005



No. of Pages :255



Body Voyage



Dramatic, full-color, digital images highlight an
extraordinary visual atlas of human anatomy, utilizing the latest in medical
technology--including high-resolution color images, computer topography, and
magnetic resonance imaging--to document the systems and organs of the body.  Body Voyage is a revealing view of what we
are.



 



Author : Alexander Tsiaras



Publisher : Warner Books



Year of Publication : 1997



Healing Myths, Healing Magic













This book shows that the first step in adopting a positive attitude toward health lies in       dismissing harmful myths. In this breakthrough book, the author divides the healing myths into four categories – Social, Biomedical, Religious, and New Age.  He exposes each myth individually, then suggests an alternative statement, or Healing Magic, to help us reclaim our body’s natural ability to heal.



 


Author : Donald M. Epstein


Publisher : Amber-Allen Publishing


Year of Publication : 2000


No. of Pages :202

Brain Workout



This is a complete book  with easy ways to power up memory, sensory
perception, and intelligence.  The author
shows that the brain can continue to develop and repair itself, even in old
age, and that with simple daily exercises, the proper diet, and the right kind
of mental stimulation, you can learn to strengthen and maintain your brain’s
power to hear maximum capacity throughout the lifetime



 



Author : Arthur Winter, Ruth
Winter



Publisher : St. Martin’s
Griffin



Year of Publication : 1997



No. of Pages : 258



Caregiving






This is a powerful, unique book which leads us through the caregiving journey with unflinching authority and compassion.  The author explores medical and financial problems, all aspects of spirituality, and such issues as depression, stress, housing, home care and end-of-life concerns.


 


Author : Beth Witrogen McLeod


Publisher : John Wiley & Sons, Inc.


Year of Publication :1995


No. of Pages : 264

Understanding Phobias



The massage of this book is that
there is a great deal that can be done to relieve the phobia sufferer (Phobia
is characterized by an overwhelming fear or dread of certain objects, animals,
events or situations), ranging from self-help measures and alternative
therapies to psychotherapeutic treatment programmes.   As per the author there should no longer be
any need for phobia victims to endure the miseries of this condition on their
own..



 



Publisher : Geddes & Grosset



Year of Publication : 2000



No. of Pages : 288



Hope For Heart Care



This book gives you basic ideas
about coronary heart diseases – the causes and consequences and guides one step-by-step
to reduce and eliminate the risk of heart attacks (and stroke) through simple
lifestyle enrichment.  The author provides
an insight into how one can truly take care of the heart and health in a holistic
way.  And the goal is not just to live
longer, but also to live better, not just to avoid dying but also to enjoy
living.



 



Author : Dr. Nirmal K.
Bhattacharjee



Publisher : Hope Foundation



Year of Publication : 2004



No. of pages : 248



Healing Foods



This reference book allows anyone
interested in their health and well-being to make informed decisions on what
foods to include in their diet.  Healing
Foods looks at the health-enhancing and healing properties of a wide range of
foods, Helping to explain why these should be included in our daily diet.  Individual enteries contain a description of
the food in question, its essential properties and health benefits, advice on
how much should be eaten and cooking methods where appropriate.



 



Author : Katherine Wright



Publisher : Geddes & Grosset



Year Of  Publication :
2006



No. Of Pages : 224



Radical Healling



This book is not about radical
healing but sensible healing.  It is
vitally important guide  for working with
your emotions and your body is radical in its simplicity, clarity, and
effectiveness.  As per the author, it is
a source of wisdom and empowerment for every individual.  The information in this book is
priceless.  This book empowers one to
become a partner in your own healing.



 



Author : Rudolph Ballentine



Publisher : Harmony Books



Year of Publication : 1999



No. of Pages : 612



Indian Head Massage



This book looks at the history of
Champissage, introduces you to the power and importance of touch, and takes you
step by step through the basic methods of head massage, including self massage.
 Each technique is fully illustrated,
with easy to follow instructions for massaging the upper back, shoulders, neck,
head and face.



 



Author : Narendra Mehta



Publisher : Thorsons



Year Of Year : 2000



No. Of Pages : 150



What To Do When Your Baby Is Premature



This is a wonderful handbook for
parents experiencing a high-risk pregnancy or parents of a premature infant. It
contains most up-to-date information on the most common medical conditions that
can cause prematurity, including pregnancy-induced hypertension, placental
disorders, gestational diabetes, HELLP Syndrome, Twin-to-Twin Transfusion Syndrome,
and more.  Topic also include steps to
take to prevent early delivery, understanding the neonatal intensive care unit,
specific recommendations for different stages of prematurity, taking preemie
babies home



 



Author : Joseph A. Garcia-Prats, Sharon
Simmons Hornfischer



Publisher : Three Rivers Press



Year of Publication : 2000



No. of pages : 361



Growing Younger - Breakthrough Age-defying Secrets



This book show you how to make
yourself over, inside and out, so that you’ll not only feel great, but you’ll
look great too. It is a breakthrough age-defying secret packed with advice,
illustrations, action steps, and tips and also new advances in every area
that affects our lives, from nutrition and exercise to fashion and cosmetic
surgery, this book can help one stay youthful for all of one’s life.



 



Author : Julia Van Tine, Bridget Doherty



Publisher : Rodale Inc.



Year of Publication :1999



No. of Pages : 201



How To Maintain Your Body In Health And Sickness

In this book, the author has made a serious attempt to help us get over ignorance and indifference and show us the functioning of our body in a healthy state, under stress or pain, and when attached by disease.  Ordinarily we tend to take its working for granted and thus let ourselves be victims of minor ailments and sometimes of major diseases.  As per the author, this book will go a long way in motivating us to seek physical health and mental well-being.

Author : Dr. P.S. Shankar
Publisher : Jaico Books
Year of Publication : 1995
No. of pages :326My Pocket Mentor:a Health Care Professional's Guide To Success



The book presents information on
a number of practical elements such as public speaking, professional appearance
and behaviour, and interviewing the patient that supports personal and
professional development.  This resource
is ideal for any allied health or nursing program to give learners all the
tools they need to make the transition from student to health care
professional.



 



Author : Sandra Gaviola



Publisher : Thomson



Year Of Publication : 2005



No. Of Pages : 224



Healing Depression Naturally



This book provides comprehensive
and innovative treatment concepts that guides one  in reviewing lifestyle, forming your healing
team, and picking the best treatment techniques for oneself.   With
this comprehensive guide you’ll learn all about the factors contributing to depression
and how to once again enjoy emotional health and wellbeing.



 



Author : Lewis Harrison



Publisher : Kensington Publishing Corp.



Year of publication : 2004



No. Of Pages :251



Natural Prescriptions



Natural Prescriptions is
particularly exciting because it gives the natural treatments and vitamins
therapies that not only have proven themselves with patients, but eliminate the
risks and side effects of  conventional
drugs.  Included are – specific vitamin
therapies that help eliminate the symptoms of arthritis, menopause, PMS.  Optimum antioxidant dosages for reducing risk
of heart disease, stroke, and cancer.  
Effective treatments for the miseries of colds, sickness, and hangover.  Natural ways to minimize wrinkling, dry skin,
and scarring from burns and acne.     Best exercises for reducing back pain,
tension headaches, and stress.



 



Author : Robert M. Giller & Kathy Mattheews



Publisher : Carol Southern Books



Year Of Publication : 1994



No. Of  Pages  : 370                                                             



The Health Seeker's Handbook



In this book, the author advice
on how to shape up, trim down, and chill out. 
The handbook integrates the essential elements for creating any
long-lasting health change-whether physical, psychological, or spiritual.  It recognizes that the key to success is not
the strength of our willpower but the willingness to pay attention, to treat
ourselves with kindness and caring, and to shed the self-limiting beliefs that
block us from acting on our deepest intentions.



 



Author : Bob Merberg



Publisher : Well Lit Books



Year Of Publication : 2003



No. Of  Pages : 178



The Mourning Handbook



In this handbook the author gives
special attention to the complex emotions that can accompany especially
traumatic situations, such as when a loved one has been murdered, when there
have been multiple deaths, when a body has not been recovered, or when the
mourner has been the inadvertent cause of death.  The book offers practical and compassionate
advice on coping with all aspects of death and dying.  With many subchapters and cross references,
it can be consulted for a specific problem or read at length.



 



Author : Helen Fitzgerald



Publisher : Simon & Schuster
Inc.



Year Of Publication : 1995



No. Of Pages : 317



Blood Pressure



This illustrated guide gives
expert advice on understanding high blood pressure, or hypertension.  It includes – How the circulatory system
works and what can go wrong, the causes and symptoms of high blood pressure,
practical advice on diet and lifestyle, and types of treatment for high blood
pressure.



 



Author : Professor D.G. Beevers



Publisher : Dorling Kindersley



Year Of Publication : 2000



No. Of Pages :  96



Meditation - The Most Natural Therapy



This book focuses on the use of
meditation for healing and shows how it can be used in conjunction with other
therapies.  As per the author meditation
& healing improves our modern lifestyle, communication, better
relationships.  For the beginner, there
are many practical exercises and for more practiced meditator are case studies
showing how meditation can be used in a very practical way .  The book explores the levels of
consciousness, the chakras, reincarnation and the devas to increase our
spiritual understanding, and give depth and meaning to our meditations.



 



Author : Judy Jacka



Publisher : Geddes & Grosset



Year of Publication : 2005



No. Of Pages : 224



The Common Cold Cure



‘The Common Cure’ teaches you how
to boost your immune system so that you can triumph over those nasty bugs.  The author tell you exactly what is necessary
to prevent a cold or flu and also provide detailed information on how to handle
the infection from the very first symptoms through conventional approaches.  It offers extensive guidance on the leading
natural remedies—vitamin C, Echinacea, and zinc—as well as a number of other
herbal therapies and lifestyle changes.



 



Author : Ray Sahelian, Victoria Dolby Toews



Publisher : Avery



Year Of Publication : 1999



No. Of Pages :167



Risk In Perspective



A book that empowers one to take
charge of health information, gives you the tools one need to manage the risks
of one’s life, and keep one laughing all the while.  This book will be invaluable for anyone who
teaches risk analysis.



 



Author : Dr. Kimberly M. Thompson



Publisher : AORM



Year Of Publication : 2004



No. Of Pages : 325





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