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Examining the social, medical, and economic ramifications of a health care system that unnecessarily diagnoses and treats patients, Welch makes a reasoned call for change that would save us from countless unneeded surgeries, debilitating anxiety, and exorbitant costs.
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"Part whistle-blower book, part bone health bible, [this item] exposes [what the author sees as] the shocking difficulty involved in getting an accurate bone density reading and the serious risks of long term use of the most recent osteoporosis medications ... Simpson, both a Doctor of Chiropractic and a Certified Clinical Densitometrist, cuts through the confusion and inaccuracies surrounding osteoporosis to explain her whole-body approach to bone...
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"When administered at the right time, estrogen therapy can lead to substantial improvements in a woman's quality of life. Yet, for more than a decade, women have been told about many worrisome side effects of hormone replacement therapy, including an increased risk of cancer, blood clots, and heart disease. In The Estrogen Window, Dr. Mache Seibel shows that not taking estrogen at the right time following menopause actually increases the risk of suffering...
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"Lupus, a disease of the immune system, can be quite deadly, claiming the lives of thousands of patients yearly. Dr. Daniel J. Wallace is one of the world's leading authorities on this disorder, an eminent clinician who has treated over 3000 lupus patients, the largest such practice in America. His The Lupus Book, originally published in 1995, immediately established itself as the most readable and helpful book on the disease. Now Dr. Wallace has...
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Millions of women and increasing numbers of men worldwide are suffering the pain and debility associated with osteoporosis. For the 1 in 3 women over age 65 already affected by the disease, the cost in both financial and personal terms is astronomical. In this thought-provoking book, Max Tuck not only suggests that we can prevent bone loss, but also puts forward a detailed guide, including essential specific exercises, for rebuilding bone density....
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"An authoritative guide to understanding and navigating the hormonal changes and health issues women experience in midlife and beyond, from one of the leading medical experts in the field. The physical changes that occur after women turn forty are unavoidable--and can be unnerving. Menopause affects every aspect of life--from sex and sleep to mood and mental clarity to weight and body temperature. While there are a number of resources available, many...
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Describes new findings about causes and treatments, including - New research on risk factors and triggers, including pathologic bacteria in the digestive tract, smoking, and exposure to pollutants and chemicals - Lifestyle and diet modifications that can help avoid potential triggers - How stress contributes to inflammation and other symptoms - Information about new biologic disease-modifying drugs - Promising research on biomarkers that may generate...
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When Lara Pizzorno was diagnosed with osteopenia in her early 40s, she knew this was life or death as countless women in her family tree had their lives cut short by fractures related to weak bones. This book offers recommendations to improve your bone density based on the author's 30 years of bone research. She identifies genetic variations and chronic diseases that could slow progress. Additionally, the co-author, Joe Pizzorno, identifies chemicals,...
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Are you looking for a natural approach to osteoporosis treatment?Strong Bones Forever was written for those who are looking for a non-drug approach to prevent and treat osteoporosis or osteopenia. If you're looking for a way to enjoy osteoporosis protection for life, without the need to resort to potentially toxic drugs such as: Fosamax, Boniva, Reclast, and other newer and equally toxic drugs, then Strong Bones Forever is the solution. In the book...
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Clean out your medicine cabinet and restock the shelves of your kitchen pantry with healing and appealing items from the grocery store. Rely less on pills and more on real food. How much? How often? In Food Cures, you'll find all the answers, the research-validated treatments, and successful cures for dozens of common conditions. Forget about wonder drugs; we're living in a time of wonder foods. The foods described in this book are nutritional powerhouses...
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The impact of nutritional medicine has had a dramatic and controversial--but documented--impact on the lives of Dr. Strand's patients and can now change readers' lives too. When Dr. Ray Strand found himself in a losing battle, unable to successfully treat his wife who had suffered chronically with pain and fatigue, he agreed to try the regimen of nutritional supplements that a neighbor suggested. Much to his surprise, his wife's condition began to...
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"Written by leading authorities in complementary and integrative medicine, this portable quick-reference provides clear and rational directives on diagnosing and treating specific diseases and disorders with natural medicine. You'll always have immediate access to: Concise summaries of diagnostic procedures; General considerations, therapeutic considerations, and therapeutic approaches for 79 of the most commonly seen conditions; More than 80 flowcharts...