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Mindfulness Meditation for Pain Relief: Practices to Reclaim Your Body and Your Life - Paperback

$19.99

by Jon Kabat-Zinn (Author)Pain may be unavoidable at times, but suffering--in other words, how we relate to the pain--is optional. We know that practicing mindfulness can help reduce stress and cultivate deep, embodied well-being--but what about its value in dealing with physical pain and the suffering that ensues when it seems overwhelming or unrelenting? Jon Kabat-Zinn developed Mindfulness-Based Stress Reduction (MBSR) to help medical patients with ongoing chronic pain conditions who were...

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Let's Eat!: A Clinical Guide to the Management of Complex Pediatric Feeding and Swallowing Disorders - Paperback

$29.99

by Angela Mansolillo (Author) Number of Pages: 232 Dimensions: 0.6 x 9.9 x 6.9 IN Publication Date: October 05, 2021

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Desperate Remedies: Psychiatry's Turbulent Quest to Cure Mental Illness - Hardcover

$35.00

by Andrew Scull (Author)A Washington Post Notable Work of NonfictionA Telegraph Book of the Year A sweeping history of American psychiatry--from the mental hospital to the brain lab--that reveals the devastating treatments doctors have inflicted on their patients (especially women) in the name of science and questions our massive reliance on meds. For more than two hundred years, disturbances of the mind--the sorts of things that were once called "madness"--have been studied and treated by th...

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Testosterone: An Unauthorized Biography - Paperback

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by Rebecca M. Jordan-Young (Author), Katrina Karkazis (Author)An Independent Publisher Book Awards Gold Medal WinnerA Progressive Book of the YearA TechCrunch Favorite Read of the Year "Deeply researched and thoughtful."--Nature "An extended exercise in myth busting."--Outside "A critique of both popular and scientific understandings of the hormone, and how they have been used to explain, or even defend, inequalities of power."--The Observer Testosterone is a familiar villain, a ready culprit...

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Rewired: Protecting Your Brain in the Digital Age - Hardcover

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by Carl D. Marci (Author)Living in an age of digital distraction has wreaked havoc on our brains--but there's much we can do to restore our tech-life balance. We live in a world that is always on, where everyone is always connected. But we feel increasingly disconnected. Why? The answer lies in our brains. Carl D. Marci, MD, a leading expert on social and consumer neuroscience, reviews the mounting evidence that overuse of smart phones and social media is rewiring our brains, resulting in a l...

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Hippocrates, Volume I: Ancient Medicine. Airs, Waters, Places. Epidemics 1 and 3. the Oath. Precepts. Nutriment - Hardcover

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by Hippocrates (Author), Paul Potter (Editor), Paul Potter (Translator)The definitive English edition of the "Father of Medicine." This is the first volume in the Loeb Classical Library's complete edition of Hippocrates' invaluable texts, which provide essential information about the practice of medicine in antiquity and about Greek theories concerning the human body. Here, Paul Potter presents the Greek text with facing English translation of five treatises that showcase the range of Hippocr...

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Understanding General Chemistry - Paperback

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by Atef Korchef (Author)Understanding General Chemistry details the fundamentals of general chemistry through a wide range of topics, relating the structure of atoms and molecules to the properties of matter. Written in an easy-to-understand format with helpful pedagogy to fuel learning, the book features main objectives at the beginning of each chapter, get smart sections, and check your reading section at the end of each chapter. The text is filled with examples and practices that illustrat...

Health Informatics: Multidisciplinary Approaches for Current and Future Professionals - Paperback

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by Salvatore Volpe (Editor)"True wellness innovation requires the recruitment of multi-disciplinary participants. This book breaks the mold with examples from healthcare experts and other professionals who have leveraged informatics to better the lives of their constituents."-- Jason Helgerson, Founder & CEO, Helgerson Solutions Group LLCDeveloped for those training in academic centers as well as for those already "out in the field," this book looks at how attorneys, behavioral health exp...

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Motion Commotion!: Optical Illusions - Library Binding

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by Spencer Brinker (Author)It's moving! Or is it? Optical illusions are tricks that our eyes and brain play on us to make us see things differently--like still images that appears to float, spin, or wiggle along. Explore magnificent moving illusions and learn the science behind what makes them work. Then, take a turn making your own optical illusion. Get ready to be eye-mazed! Number of Pages: 24 Dimensions: 0.32 x 9.06 x 7.56 IN Illustrated: Yes Publication Date: January 01, 2022

Help! I'm Losing My Hair: Hair Loss - You Can Treat It - Paperback

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by Annikki Hagros-Koski (Author)This book talks about hair loss, Alopecia, baldness and different disturbances of the scalp and how you can get real help that is based on extensive studies. The book contains a vast amount of knowledge of nutrition and dietary supplements. You will also obtain information on how to treat your hair right and on erroneous myths. The book is the result of over 35 years of research work carried out at Hair Academy Finland regarding the reasons of hair loss. Physic...

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Essentials of Health Policy and Law - Paperback

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by Sara E. Wilensky (Author), Joel B. Teitelbaum (Author)Essentials of Health Policy and Law, Fifth Edition provides students of public health, medicine, nursing, public policy, and health administration with an introduction to a broad range of seminal issues in U.S. health policy and law, analytic frameworks for studying these complex issues, and an understanding of the ways in which health policies and laws are formulated, implemented, and applied. Thoroughly revised, the Fifth Edition expl...

Transradial Access: Techniques for Diagnostic Angiography and Percutaneous Intervention - Hardcover

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by Howard A. Cohen (Editor)Transradial Access: Techniques for Diagnostic Angiography and Percutaneous Intervention offers a single source for both novice and experienced interventional cardiologists for safely and effectively performing transradial catheterization procedures. Number of Pages: 224 Dimensions: 0.56 x 10 x 7 IN Publication Date: August 10, 2017

Living with a Dead Battery: Depression: A Primer for Family and Professionals - Paperback

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by Donald B. Smith (Author) LIVING WITH A DEAD BATTERY: Depression: A Primer for Family and Professionals is well written, professionally presented and scientifically accurate. It is up to date on the most recent methods and instruments of professional intervention in this ubiquitous disorder. This work will become a necessary compendium for every therapist and pastor who engages in a counselling ministry. Such practitioners will see cases of depression, in a plethora of forms and disguises ...

Fibro Warrior: A Pain & Symptom Tracking Journal for Fibromyalgia (Large Edition - 8.5 x 11 and 6 months of tracking) - Paperback

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by Wellness Warrior Press (Author)A GAME CHANGERNote: this is the 8.5 x 11 workbook / large size (6 months total) edition. For the compact, easy-to-carry journal (2 months), click on Wellness Warrior Press.Fibromyalgia can be a real pain in the butt, which is why figuring out potential triggers is so important. Sometimes, we don't realize what these triggers are until we track our day-to-day activities for an extended period of time.Is your pain linked to certain foods? The weather? Stress?Th...

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Radical Longevity: The Powerful Plan to Sharpen Your Brain, Strengthen Your Body, and Reverse the Symptoms of Aging - Paperback

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by Ann Louise Gittleman (Author)A New York Times bestselling author and cutting-edge health expert shares her nutrition-based plan for healthy, vibrant longevity. Welcome to a Radical new view of aging--one that defies conventional wisdom and redefines the aging process with resilience, vitality and grace. You'll discover the most advanced program that staves off the effects of aging, which includes how to release a lifetime of accumulated toxins and deficiencies--and how to correct and rever...

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History of Food and Nutrition Toxicology - Paperback

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by Esther Haugabrooks (Editor), A. Wallace Hayes (Editor)History of Food and Nutrition Toxicology, part of the History of Toxicology and Environmental Health series, provides an overview of history in the field to help readers better understand future applications for evaluating newer and valuable approaches and their impacts on human health. The book explores issues associated with chemical contaminants, toxicants, the use of dietary supplements and pharmaceuticals, and increasing concerns s...

A Practical Guide to Emergency Telehealth - Paperback

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by Sikka (Author)A Practical Guide on Emergency Telehealth is the most thorough, up to date, and practical guidebook available for the design and implementation of a wide variety of acute and episodic distance-based clinical services. Historically it has been evident that Emergency Medicine stands to benefitfrom improvements in telecommunication technologies. This book helps readers understand how emergency telehealth can be used to improve care within and outside the ED, discover telehealth ...

Nurse Practitioner Acute Care Protocols - SIXTH EDITION: For Emergency Departments, Urgent Care Centers, and Family Practices - Paperback

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by Donald Correll (Author)This book comprises a compendium of acute care protocols created for nurse practitioners. Over 275 concise, fast-reading topics for nurse practitioners working in emergency medicine, urgent care and family practice. Covers cardiovascular, respiratory, endocrine, toxicology, neurology, musculoskeletal, gastrointestinal, general surgery, genitourinary disorders, electrolyte and acid/base disturbances, HEENT, trauma, pediatrics, geriatrics, gynecology, infectious diseas...

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Flexible Dieting: A Science-Based, Reality-Tested Method for Achieving and Maintaining Your Optimal Physique, Performance & Health - Paperback

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by Alan Aragon (Author)The last nutritional model you will ever need to achieve and maintain your optimal physique, peak performance, and robust health. Do you find yourself confused by the ever-changing diet landscape? Low-carb, keto, low-fat, Paleo, supplements you can't pronounce, and of course the fix-all magic bullet--it becomes a minefield of endless frustration with little or no sustainable results to show for it. In his new book Flexible Dieting: A Science-Based, Reality-Tested Method...

Environmental Biodynamics: A New Science of How the Environment Interacts with Human Health - Hardcover

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by Manish Arora (Author), Paul Curtin (Author), Austen Curtin (With)Is there a central scientific theory governing how human physiology interacts with the environment? Our environment exerts a profound effect on our health and well-being. Yet, the rules guiding such interaction between individual human physiology and the environment remain elusive. While various disciplines have emerged studying components and base interactions of each system, no method has successfully predicted the dynamic ...

Desk Reference to the Diagnostic Criteria from Dsm-5-Tr(r) - Paperback

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by American Psychiatric Association (Author)The Desk Reference to the Diagnostic Criteria From DSM-5-TR is a concise, affordable companion to the ultimate psychiatric reference, DSM-5-TR. It includes the fully revised diagnostic classification, as well as all the diagnostic criteria from DSM-5-TR in an easy-to-use format. Number of Pages: 398 Dimensions: 0.8 x 8.1 x 4.5 IN Publication Date: March 18, 2022

Brain Trip in Depression: MRI Journey - Paperback

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by Chien-Han Lai (Author)Depression is a huge problem for the world mental health and economics. The origin of depression is a serious issue for us to understand the basic characteristics of this kind of mental illness. Among the various theories for the origin of depression, the most crucial part of pathophysiology comes from the etiology of brain and the significant role of brain for the related symptoms in depression, such as the depressed mood, suicidal thoughts, low interest, low energy,...

Desk Reference to the Diagnostic Criteria from Dsm-5-Tr(r) - Spiral

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by American Psychiatric Association (Author)"The Desk Reference to the Diagnostic Criteria From DSM-5-TR is a concise, affordable companion to the ultimate psychiatric reference, DSM-5-TR. It includes the fully revised diagnostic classification, as well as all the diagnostic criteria from DSM-5-TR in an easy-to-use format. This handy reference provides quick access to the information essential to making a diagnosis. Designed to supplement DSM-5-TR, this convenient guide will assist all mental...

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by American Psychiatric Association (Author) Number of Pages: 248 Dimensions: 0.47 x 5.26 x 6.5 IN Publication Date: March 23, 2022

Amplified: Unleash Your Potential Through the Power of Music - Hardcover

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by Frank Fitzpatrick (Author)Amplified offers a fresh, innovative way to relate to and experience music. The book shows the reader how to use the power of music in their everyday life-to awaken creativity, improve their wellbeing, deepen relationships, and amplify their true potential. Through a combination of personal stories, scientific research, inspiring anecdotes, and practical exercises, Frank Fitzpatrick provides us with a time-tested musical path to greater health and happiness.Amplif...

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by Jennifer Wendt (Author)What is that thing pumping in your chest to help you run, dance, play, and live your life? Thump-thump, thump-thump. It's your heart! With every beat, your heart pumps blood through your body to help you keep going. It sends oxygen to the rest of your body and takes out the trash. And that's just the beginning! Explore what's inside you with fun text, bright pictures, and lively illustrations. Number of Pages: 24 Dimensions: 0.24 x 7.87 x 7.8 IN Illustrated: Yes Publ...

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A Yorkshire Vet: The Next Chapter - Paperback

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by Julian Norton (Author)'A magical memoir.' - Daily Mail Weekend Our Yorkshire Vet embarks on this newest adventure treating the animals and their assorted owners across the Yorkshire Dales. A Yorkshire Vet: The Next Chapter follows Julian's veterinary stories and amusing anecdotes through his work as a mixed practice vet in North Yorkshire. Julian has spent over twenty years working in Thirsk, literally following in the footsteps of James Herriot - the world-renowned vet and author. This bo...

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Your Brain, Explained: What Neuroscience Reveals about Your Brain and Its Quirks - Paperback

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by Marc Dingman (Author)Sleep. Memory. Pleasure. Fear. Language. We experience these things every day, but how do our brains create them? Your Brain, Explained is a personal tour around your gray matter. Neuroscientist Marc Dingman gives you a crash course in how your brain works and explains the latest research on the brain functions that affect you on a daily basis.You'll also discover what happens when the brain doesn't work the way it should, causing problems such as insomnia, ADHD, depre...

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American Cartel: Inside the Battle to Bring Down the Opioid Industry - Hardcover

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by Scott Higham (Author), Sari Horwitz (Author)The definitive investigation and exposé of how some of the nation's largest corporations created and fueled the opioid crisis--from the Pulitzer Prize-winning Washington Post reporters who first uncovered the dimensions of the deluge of pain pills that ravaged the country and the complicity of a near-omnipotent drug cartel. AMERICAN CARTEL is an unflinching and deeply documented dive into the culpability of the drug companies behind the staggeri...

Clinical Governance: Improving the Quality of Healthcare for Patients and Service Users - Paperback

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by Mary Gottwald (Author)"An excellent book for multi-professional healthcare teams interested in quality in the context of clinical governance. Drawing on key theories related to quality in health care, the book provides an evidence-based, step by step guide, to all components of clinical governance. "Kathleen Malkin, Health and Professional Development, Faculty of Health and Life Science, Oxford Brookes University, UK"Including in-depth coverage of the global context this new edition is a w...

Trouble Breathing: How Asthma and Copd Work and What You Can Do - Paperback

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by Jeff Fraser (Author)Breathing is so fundamental to life that the brain is hardwired so that when breathing is compromised for any reason, nothing else matters. Shortness of breath is an attention-getter, but when breathing problems become frequent, help is needed. Health care providers are there to help and prescribe medication that brings temporary relief, but many patients leave with unanswered questions about more permanent, long-lasting treatments or cures. This book guides respiratory...

Eyes of Terror and Other Dark Adventures - Paperback

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by L. T. Meade (Author), Janis Dawson (Editor)Despite her wide contributions to genre literature, Irish author L. T. Meade is now remembered, if at all, for her girls' school stories. However, in 1898 the Strand Magazine, famous for its fictions of crime, detection, and the uncanny, proclaimed Meade one of its most popular writers for her contributions to its signature fare. Her stories, widely published in popular fin de siècle magazines, included classic tales of the supernatural, but her s...