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Elige Nutrirte: Una Guía Consciente Para Aprender a Alimentarte Sin Hacer Dieta / Choose Nourishment: A Guide to Conscious Eating Without Dieting - Paperback

$22.95

by Marcos Bodoque (Author)Con esta guía de alimentación consciente aprenderás a elegir los nutrientes que tu cuerpo necesita, recuperarás energía, perderás peso --sin pasar hambre ni hacer dieta-- y sanarás, por fin, tu relación con la comida. La alimentación consciente encarna una forma de entender la vida que exige abandonar el concepto obsoleto y dañino de «dieta y abrazar una relación nueva con la nutrición, con tu cuerpo y con el cuidado de tu salud. Cuando sigues una alimentación co...

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Rare and Interstitial Lung Diseases: Clinical Cases and Real-World Discussions - Paperback

$179.53

by Claudio Sorino (Editor), Sergio Agati (Editor)Written and edited by global leaders in this challenging field, Rare and Interstitial Lung Diseases: Clinical Cases and Real-World Discussions brings you up to date with the latest advances in complex or rare lung diseases managed on outpatient or inpatient respiratory or critical care units. Using a unique, case-based approach, a wide variety of cases are presented along with perspectives from a multidisciplinary team of experts who discuss th...

Small Exotic Mammals for Vet T - Paperback

$100.73

by Banks (Author)Exotic Small Mammal Care and Husbandry is a practical reference for assessing, handling, and treating small exotic animals in the veterinary clinic. Covering common species such as mice, hamsters, rabbits, and ferrets, the book focuses on nursing care, giving veterinary staff the information they need to work with these less-common patients. With information on basic anatomy, preventative care, and common diseases, Exotic Small Mammal Care and Husbandry provides a thorough gr...

Neuropathic Pain: A Clinical Guide to Diagnosis - Paperback

$107.95

by Robert J. Schwartzman (Author)Neuropathic Pain: a Clinical Guide to Diagnosis is intended to serve as a concise reference for the clinician. It provides a snapshot of the clinical features of somatic and visceral pain in outline form. The differential diagnosis provides a quick reference to similar conditions that should be considered when assessing the proper diagnosis.Significant and unique strengths are the emphasis on referred pain and pain radiations from the viscera. Understanding th...

The Global Mental Healthcare Crisis: Transitioning from Institutionalization to Community-Based Treatment - Paperback

$117.90

by Delia Marie Franklin (Author)The Global Mental Healthcare Crisis: Transitioning from Institutionalization to Community-Based Treatment discusses global mental healthcare systems through the examination of institutionalization, deinstitutionalization, transinstitutionalization, community-based treatment, substance misuse provisions, mental healthcare providers, pandemics, and governmental strategies related to mental health. Part I of the book focuses on global mental healthcare systems. Th...

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by William M. McConahey (Author)"They call you a battalion surgeon. I didn't know surgery; really, I was simply trying to save lives." (Audio Interview) William M. McConahey graduated from medical school in 1942 and enlisted with the Army in 1943. He attended medical field service school and served as a battalion surgeon with the 357th Infantry Regiment, 90th Infantry Division. In March 1944, McConahey and the division deployed to England in preparation for the D-Day invasion of France. He ...

The Gut Stuff: Nourishing Recipes and Expert Advice for a Happy and Healthy Gut - Hardcover

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by Lisa MacFarlane (Author), Alana MacFarlane (Author)This book is an indispensable resource for understanding and nourishing your gut to improve your overall health and wellbeing.The importance of good gut health for our mental and physical wellbeing is being understood now more than ever before. In this essential guide, gut-health advocates Lisa and Alana Macfarlane show you everything you need to know about taking charge of your gut to improve your wellbeing.Talking you through the gut lat...

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by Adam Kay (Author)THE NO. 1 SUNDAY TIMES BESTSELLER - NOW INCLUDING BRAND NEW MATERIAL THIS IS GOING TO HURT was the bestselling non-fiction book of the century - a frank, funny and furious look at the brutal realities of life in the NHS. But it was only part of Adam Kay's story. With his stethoscope now hung up, Adam shares more suture-splitting anecdotes from both on and off the wards. From the hilarious to the profoundly moving, from the first days of medical school to life after the NH...

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by Ann Bancroft (Author)When Liz Millanova meets two unlikely friends in a support group for stage four cancer patients, they ditch the group and form their own, aiming to enjoy life while they can. In the process, they help one another reach acceptance, resolve family issues, and find love and peace at the end of their lives. Number of Pages: 296 Dimensions: 1.1 x 8.4 x 5.5 IN Publication Date: May 28, 2024

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Listening to Scent: An Olfactory Journey with Aromatic Plants and Their Extracts - Paperback

$45.29

by Jennifer Peace Peace Rhind (Author)The olfactory journey described in this book introduces readers to the pleasures and benefits of educating and training the 'nose', our olfactory palate. Jennifer Peace Rhind explores the process of cultivating our sense of smell and demonstrates how the process itself can be therapeutic and enjoyable, as well as informative. She highlights the different skills involved, from olfactory vocabulary, awareness, and memory, through to discrimination and fragr...

Evaluacion de la Bioseguridad en Centros Porcinos de Villa Clara - Paperback

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by David Ruiz Quintana (Author), Orlando Andino (Author), Leisa Garcia (Author)Se compara la Evaluación de la Bioseguridad entre dos Centros Porcinos de la provincia Villa Clara, uno llamado "Salamina", situado en el km 19 de la Carretera a Camajuani y otro en la autopista nacional antes de la entrada a Ranchuelo, conocido como Centro Genético. Se concluye que la unidad Salamina está mejor ubicada, por lo que sus resultados de la presente evaluación son mejores y se sugieren algunas medidas p...

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by Armando Lopez Guerrero (Author)La radiología sigue siendo una de las ayudas diagnósticas con las que cuenta el Médico Veterinario en la clínica de pequeñas especies. Dado que los Rayos X son energía ionízate, es de suma importancia conocer los métodos de protección personal y las diferentes posiciones en las que es necesario colocar al paciente para obtener la imagen que nos proporcione la mayor cantidad de información sobre lo que ocurre al interior del paciente. Number of Pages: 236 Dime...

Evolución de la Parasitología Veterinaria en Argentina - Paperback

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by G. Mauricio Bulman (Author)En Argentina, la evolución de la Medicina Veterinaria en general y la Parasitología Veterinaria en especial, está íntimamente ligada con la ganadería y su rica historia. De ahí que esta monografía, cuya primera versión fue escrita a pedido de los editores de la Revista de la Sociedad de Medicina Veterinaria, para conmemorar los 100 años de publicación ininterrumpida, debe comenzar allá lejos y hace tiempo - 481 años para ser exacto - con el desembarco en 1536 del...

Tuberculosis Demystified: Doctor's Secret Guide - Paperback

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by Ankita Kashyap (Author), Prof Krishna N. Sharma (Author)"Dive into the world of tuberculosis with 'Tuberculosis Demystified: Doctor's Secret Guide, ' a comprehensive exploration of this global health issue. This insightful guide takes you through the history, impact, and intricacies of tuberculosis, shedding light on its symptoms, diagnosis, and various treatment options. Delve into the holistic realm of tuberculosis management, embracing the biopsychosocial model. Discover innovative solu...

Controlando la Diabetes: Guía para Gestionar la Diabetes Tipo 1, Tipo 2 y Gestacional. Estrategias Prácticas para el Manejo del Azúcar en Sangr - Paperback

$20.14

by Paul Sterling (Author) Estás listo para transformar tu relación con la diabetes? "Controlando la Diabetes" es mucho más que una guía; es tu compañero integral en el viaje hacia un control total de tu salud. Este libro, escrito por expertos en la materia, desentraña los misterios de la Diabetes Tipo 1, Tipo 2 y Gestacional, proporcionándote estrategias prácticas respaldadas por la última investigación médica. Imagina un futuro donde la diabetes ya no dicta tus elecciones diarias, sino que t...

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Tissue Salts for Children: Babies, Tots, Teens - Paperback

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by Margaret Roberts (Author)The 12 key tissue salts are minerals that should be present in our bodies in perfect balance to ensure optimal health. These remarkable salts are found in the Earth's rocks and soil, and in food grown organically in mineral-rich soil. In this follow-up to Tissues Salts for Health Living, Margaret Roberts focuses on using tissue salts to enhance the development and wellbeing of children, from infancy to the teenage years. Each tissue salt is presented in its own cha...

Introduction to Medical Physics - Paperback

$100.42

by Stephen Keevil (Editor), Renato Padovani (Editor), Slavik Tabakov (Editor)This textbook provides an accessible introduction to the basic principles of medical physics, the applications of medical physics equipment, and the role of a medical physicist in healthcare. Introduction to Medical Physics is designed to support undergraduate and graduate students taking their first modules on a medical physics course, or as a dedicated book for specific modules such as medical imaging and radiother...

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Psychiatric-Mental Health Nurse Practitioner Exam Practice Questions: NP Practice Tests & Exam Review for the Nurse Practitioner Exam - Paperback

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by Mometrix Nurse Practitioner Certificatio (Editor)***Your #1 Psychiatric-Mental Health Nurse Practitioner Practice Test Resource*** Number of Pages: 123 Dimensions: 0.4 x 10.9 x 8 IN Publication Date: January 31, 2023

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by Josie Hadley (Author)This book is for professionals and general readers looking for ways to harness and focus their natural abilities to relax, ease pain, prepare for and recover from surgery, heal, overcome depression, and change themselves. The book includes inductions for sleep, anxiety and panic, weight loss, nonsmoking, recovering from illness, self-esteem, motivation, enhancing creativity, improving learning, healing the adult survivor of child abuse, natural childbirth, and loss and...

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Who You Were Before Trauma: The Healing Power of Imagination for Trauma Survivors - Paperback

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by Luise Reddemann (Author)Over the last thirty-five years, our understanding of trauma has dramatically changed. We now know that most people live through at least one traumatic event--which can cause disorders that range from depression, addiction, and anxiety, to cardiovascular disease and diabetes. But when leading German psychotherapist Luise Reddemann became head of a psychosomatic clinic in 1985, many doctors were routinely dismissive of patients' trauma. Dr. Reddemann has devoted her ...

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Super Shamlal - Living and Learning with Pathological Demand Avoidance - Hardcover

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by Kay Al-Ghani (Author), Haitham Al-Ghani (Illustrator)Shamlal the Camel finds it almost impossible to do all the normal, everyday things that the other camels do. Her first word was 'NO!' and this is still the word she repeats the most through every day.Luckily, Shamlal's parents take her to a psychologist who explains that she has PDA, and gives her tips for how to live and learn with the syndrome. This simple, illustrated storybook will help children aged 7-11 with PDA to recognise its fe...

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by Darren S. J. Ting (Editor), David Steel (Editor)MCQs for FRCOphth Part 2 is a key resource for candidates preparing to sit the Royal College of Ophthalmologists examination. Written by experts in the field, it is carefully mapped to the RCOphth curriculum, providing comprehensive preparation for all aspects of this challenging exam. Written for the new FRCOphth format, it contains 360 questions organised into five sections to reflect the subdivisions of the exam. A mock examination of 90 q...

Burnout in Women Physicians: Prevention, Treatment, and Management - Paperback

$97.18

by Cynthia M. Stonnington (Editor), Julia A. Files (Editor)This book is the first to dissect the factors contributing to burnout that impact women physicians and seeks to appropriately address these issues. The book begins by establishing the differences in epidemiology between female physicians and their male counterparts, including rates of burnout, depression and suicide, chosen fields, caregiving responsibilities at home, career tradeoffs in dual physician marriages, patient satisfaction ...

Reiki Healing for Beginners: Awaken Your Chakras and Increase Self-healing (Awaken Your Spiritual Power, Reduce Stress & Anxiety and Improve Awareness - Paperback

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by Tanmaya McKenzie (Author)This book will serve as your guide to Reiki. You will learn how you can detect your body's energy field, what that energy field dictates, and how you can improve your general health and wellbeing through energy field manipulation. In addition, you'll discover: - How to locate each of the seven chakras and tune into them- What blocks and imbalances within the chakras feel like- How to use meditation to connect to your chakras- What yoga can do to bring your chakras ...

The Beginnings of Modern Medicine in Iran - Hardcover

$108.00

by Willem M. Floor (Author)Not much has been written about the early beginnings of modern medicine in Iran. With this book, renowned scholar Willem Floor, who has written more than fifty books on Iran's history and culture, corrects this lacuna. He details the development of the education of modern physicians starting in the 1850s. And highlights the important and influential role of American physicians in helping shape the culture of Iranian hospital care, including making it acceptable to I...

Advanced Radiation Protection Dosimetry - Paperback

$108.52

by Shaheen Dewji (Editor), Nolan E. Hertel (Editor)Although many radiation protection scientists and engineers use dose coefficients, few know the origin of those dose coefficients. This is the first book in over 40 years to address the topic of radiation protection dosimetry in intimate detail. Advanced Radiation Protection Dosimetry covers all methods used in radiation protection dosimetry, including advanced external and internal radiation dosimetry concepts and regulatory applications. Th...

And Miles to Go Before I Sleep - Paperback

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by Hugh Cran (Author)"After three years working as a young vet in rural Aberdeenshire, Hugh Cran decided that it was time for a change. He got it. He took a post in Kenya and, forty years later, he's still there, still working, still loving every exasperating, challenging, unexpected moment. This is a page-turning account of working as a vet at the sharp end. Cattle owned by the Maasai herdsmen or the white settlers might take up most of Hugh's time, but these cattle are assailed by lightning...

The Social Policy of the AKP toward the Kurds: Healthcare Provision in Hakkâri (2003-2014) - Hardcover

$179.91

by Isabel David (Other), Kumru Toktamis (Other), İlker Cörüt (Author)The book discusses the reasons for the failure of the AKP to establish Turkish hegemony over Kurds by focusing on the persistence of patient dissatisfaction in Hakkâri, a small Kurdish province, during the period 2003-2014, despite the considerable improvements to healthcare achieved in these years.Author Biographyİlker Cörüt (PhD, Central European University) is a Post-Doctoral Researcher at the Centre for Citizenship, Soci...

Health Data Privacy under the GDPR: Big Data Challenges and Regulatory Responses - Paperback

$89.08

by Maria Tzanou (Editor)The growth of data-collecting goods and services, such as ehealth and mhealth apps, smart watches, mobile fitness and dieting apps, electronic skin and ingestible tech, combined with recent technological developments such as increased capacity of data storage, artificial intelligence and smart algorithms, has spawned a big data revolution that has reshaped how we understand and approach health data. Recently the COVID-19 pandemic has foregrounded a variety of data priv...

The Gut Microbiota in Health and Disease - Hardcover

$165.60

by Nimmy Srivastava (Author)The Gut Microbiota in Health and Disease An accessible overview of the varied microorganisms of the gut The human gut contains an extraordinary array of microorganisms existing in intricate symbiosis with the body. The gut microbiota plays a crucial role in maintaining overall gut health and warding off disease. With up to 15% of the global population suffering from Irritable Bowel Syndrome (IBS) caused by improper composition of gut microbiota, understanding these...

Clinical and Epidemiological Aspects of Antimicrobial Resistance - Hardcover

$194.04

by Steven Blair (Editor)Antimicrobial resistance (AMR) occurs when microbes develop mechanisms to protect themselves from the effects of antimicrobials. It appears in bacteria as a result of protein upregulation, which enables a subpopulation of resistant bacteria to multiply through the process of natural selection. A few of the major causes of AMR are lack of sanitation, accessibility to clean water and hygiene, and a lack of access to quality and reasonably priced vaccines, medications and...

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Physician of Souls: Ministry as Medicine - Paperback

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by Jeanne Stevenson-Moessner (Author)While our current culture places a divide between religion and medicine, in some cultures, the healer and the religious leader were the same. The phrase "physician of souls" is a connective term that links those who primarily tend the physical bodies of the suffering to those who primarily tend the emotions or the psyche or the soul. Through teamwork between various types of caregivers, the interconnection of body-mind-soul becomes more apparent. Jeanne St...