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Secret Cures For Asthma and Heartburn
ISBN: 9781462852079 / Angielski / Miękka / 48 str. Termin realizacji zamówienia: ok. 5-8 dni roboczych. |
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Secret Cures For Asthma and Heartburn
ISBN: 9781462852086 / Angielski / Twarda / 48 str. Termin realizacji zamówienia: ok. 5-8 dni roboczych. |
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Rethinking Aging : Growing Old and Living Well in an Overtreated Society
ISBN: 9780807835067 / Angielski / Twarda / 272 str. Termin realizacji zamówienia: ok. 5-8 dni roboczych. For those fortunate enough to reside in the developed world, death before reaching a ripe old age is a tragedy, not a fact of life. Although aging and dying are not diseases, older Americans are subject to the most egregious marketing in the name of "successful aging" and "long life," as if both are commodities. In Rethinking Aging, Nortin M. Hadler examines health-care choices offered to aging Americans and argues that too often the choices serve to profit the provider rather than benefit the recipient, leading to the medicalization of everyday ailments and blatant overtreatment....
For those fortunate enough to reside in the developed world, death before reaching a ripe old age is a tragedy, not a fact of life. Although aging and...
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Pulp Med
ISBN: 9781846946998 / Angielski / Miękka / 260 str. Termin realizacji zamówienia: ok. 5-8 dni roboczych. In a world where health systems collapse one after the another, where healer-induced deaths are the 4th leading cause of death, and where big pharmaceutical's interest pull the strings of science and politics, who can you trust? This book explores new perspectives in healing, such as the role of placebo and the immune system.
In a world where health systems collapse one after the another, where healer-induced deaths are the 4th leading cause of death, and where big pharmace...
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Let's Get Steppin! Saving the Next Generation..Pedometer Walking
ISBN: 9780615332680 / Angielski / Miękka / 96 str. Termin realizacji zamówienia: ok. 5-8 dni roboczych. Inspired by the "The Big Challenge" series that aired in 2007 on kids and obesity, and the Surgeon General's report that advocates obesity is more prevalent and pervasive among Blacks and Hispanics; King presented a pedometer challenge to her granddaughter in 2008, who was 8 years old at the time. Notable results were observed. Her desire for outside activities increased immensely. Attempting to reach her daily goal of 12k steps became additive. The pedometer was viewed more as a game, than a tracking tool. King shares frankly concerning her and her families battle...
Inspired by the "The Big Challenge" series that aired in 2007 on kids and obesity, and the Surgeon General's report that advocates obesity is more pre...
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True Calling: Inspirational Stories Tips and Resources for Caregivers
ISBN: 9780615425573 / Angielski / Miękka / 200 str. Termin realizacji zamówienia: ok. 5-8 dni roboczych. Laura Marie writes straight from the heart with her true stories about her experiences in care-giving. A must read for everyone, especially caregivers and family members of the elderly and disabled. Includes tips and invaluable resources in all aspects of caregiving.
What readers are saying.. "I was deeply moved to the point of tears when reading the chapter on Kathy. My sister had passed from MS 4 years ago and remember the brave struggle that she endured while attempting to have some quality of life towards the end. A book like this needed to be written. Thank you " "Nancy... Laura Marie writes straight from the heart with her true stories about her experiences in care-giving. A must read for everyone, especially caregivers...
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I've Got Pain: What Now?
ISBN: 9781461069188 / Angielski / Miękka / 78 str. Termin realizacji zamówienia: ok. 5-8 dni roboczych. This book chronicles my initial experiences with the medical profession and how they dealt with chronic pain in the past. Now there are alternative forms of treatment that have people up and about right away after hurting their back. The alternative therapies include chiropractics, acupuncture, massage, essential oils, yoga, Tai Chi, and others.
This book chronicles my initial experiences with the medical profession and how they dealt with chronic pain in the past. Now there are alternative fo...
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On My Mind
ISBN: 9781463586430 / Angielski / Miękka / 170 str. Termin realizacji zamówienia: ok. 5-8 dni roboczych. On My Mind is a collection of editorial opinions Dr. Hite submitted to the Register- Guard newspaper in Eugene, Oregon. The essays primarily focus on health care issues, but also include editorial opinions on a variety of social and political issues that pertain to the community of Eugene.
On My Mind is a collection of editorial opinions Dr. Hite submitted to the Register- Guard newspaper in Eugene, Oregon. The essays primarily focus on ...
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The Future of Health-Care Delivery: Why It Must Change and How It Will Affect You
ISBN: 9781612341569 / Angielski / Twarda / 272 str. Termin realizacji zamówienia: ok. 5-8 dni roboczych. Approximately 100,000 deaths per year in the United States result from preventable medical errors. This figure is about twice the number of people who die in car accidents and five times the number of murder victims annually, and twenty times the number of servicemen and women killed in Iraq and Afghanistan since the start of hostilities in 2001. If you think Americans have the best health-care system in the world, think again. In this deeply researched and controversial book, Dr. Stephen Schimpff explains why our health-care delivery system serves us so poorly, why it costs so much, and why...
Approximately 100,000 deaths per year in the United States result from preventable medical errors. This figure is about twice the number of people who...
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Our Chemical Lives And The Hijacking Of Our DNA: A Probe Into What's Probably Making Us Sick
ISBN: 9781439255360 / Angielski / Miękka / 414 str. Termin realizacji zamówienia: ok. 5-8 dni roboczych. From the Industrial revolution and onward, the world has become an environment that is overflowing with dangerous toxins. Mass manufacturing has resulted in thousands of chemical pollutants being released in the atmosphere, water, and soil. As well, there has been a widespread increase of chemicals being added to almost every type of food and retail product. With this overwhelming chemical exposure, there has been an increase in research and studies showing the life threatening impacts on our health and well being. In her book, Our Chemical Lives And The Hijacking of Our DNA, author Catherine...
From the Industrial revolution and onward, the world has become an environment that is overflowing with dangerous toxins. Mass manufacturing has resul...
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Understanding Anesthesia: What You Need to Know about Sedation and Pain Control
ISBN: 9781421403168 / Angielski / Twarda / 168 str. Termin realizacji zamówienia: ok. 5-8 dni roboczych. Most people choose their surgeon with care, but very few think about the anesthesiologist, even though that specialist's skills and approach can significantly influence the success of surgery. Here Dr. Steven L. Orebaugh recommends steps we all can take to secure safe and effective anesthesia. What type of anesthesia is used--and how it is applied--directly affects postoperative comfort as well as mental clarity and rehabilitation. This book describes the various options for anesthesia, how they can be used together for the best possible surgical outcome and optimal pain management,... Most people choose their surgeon with care, but very few think about the anesthesiologist, even though that specialist's skills and approach can si... |
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Health Care Systems in Europe and Asia
ISBN: 9780415671682 / Angielski / Twarda / 216 str. Termin realizacji zamówienia: ok. 5-8 dni roboczych. This text examines the healthcare experience of the most developed countries in Asia (Japan, South Korea, Taiwan and Singapore) and compares this with four of the most important health care systems in Europe (UK, France, Germany and Italy).
This text examines the healthcare experience of the most developed countries in Asia (Japan, South Korea, Taiwan and Singapore) and compares this with...
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Your Next Steps in Healthcare Transformation
ISBN: 9780984764105 / Angielski / Miękka / 136 str. Termin realizacji zamówienia: ok. 5-8 dni roboczych. Your Next Steps in Healthcare Transformation offers a perspective, both educational and practical, on key topics for all stakeholders in the healthcare industry as it shifts from the volume-driven model to a performance-based and quality-driven model of care. A set of six major initiatives are discussed that include organizational change, quality improvement, technology advances, innovation, and process management. Touching on health information technology, direction setting, new care delivery models (e.g. clinically integrated networks and accountable care organizations), and community...
Your Next Steps in Healthcare Transformation offers a perspective, both educational and practical, on key topics for all stakeholders in the healthcar...
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Emergency Radiation Medical Handbook: The Essential, Mandatory Guide for Citizens and Responders to Nuclear Events
ISBN: 9780984838325 / Angielski / Miękka / 144 str. Termin realizacji zamówienia: ok. 5-8 dni roboczych. With your family, you're in extreme danger of radiation sickness likely to cause cancer or death. The Department of Homeland Security warns that it's not a question of "if" an attack will occur but rather "when." Meantime, as radiation from Japan enters North America's milk supply, many experts worry the danger from nuclear reactors has intensified, while radiation from natural sources poses a significant additional threat. James W. Forsythe, M.D., H.M.D., heralded as perhaps the world's only integrative oncologist who has treated hundreds of people suffering from radiation-caused cancer,...
With your family, you're in extreme danger of radiation sickness likely to cause cancer or death. The Department of Homeland Security warns that it's ...
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Clinical Integration: A Roadmap to Accountable Care
ISBN: 9780983482444 / Angielski / Miękka / 370 str. Termin realizacji zamówienia: ok. 5-8 dni roboczych. Clinical Integration: A Roadmap to Accountable Care, presents novel ideas to advance healthcare leaders' initiatives in the development of new clinically integrated networks and accountable care organizations. Expanded from its original edition, it integrates points from private sector payer perspectives on the industry shift and new chapters on operations of a network and comparative effectiveness research. Many issues are discussed, including the complexities of quality measurement across the industry, the importance of physician and collaborative leadership, and the continued adoption of...
Clinical Integration: A Roadmap to Accountable Care, presents novel ideas to advance healthcare leaders' initiatives in the development of new clinica...
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Worried Sick: A Prescription for Health in an Overtreated America
ISBN: 9780807872338 / Angielski / Miękka / 392 str. Termin realizacji zamówienia: ok. 5-8 dni roboczych. Nortin Hadler's clearly reasoned argument surmounts the cacophony of the health care debate. Hadler urges everyone to ask health care providers how likely it is that proposed treatments will afford meaningful benefits and he teaches how to actively listen to the answer. Each chapter of Worried Sick is an object lesson on the uses and abuses of common offerings, from screening tests to medical and surgical interventions. By learning to distinguish good medical advice from persuasive medical marketing, consumers can make better decisions about their personal health care and use that...
Nortin Hadler's clearly reasoned argument surmounts the cacophony of the health care debate. Hadler urges everyone to ask health care providers how li...
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Information is the Best Medicine: A Guide to Navigating Your Healthcare: A Guide to Navigation Your Healthcare
ISBN: 9780615557670 / Angielski / Miękka / 314 str. Termin realizacji zamówienia: ok. 5-8 dni roboczych. Over the many years that Glenn Ellis has written a weekly health column, he has covered a range of very critical topics that have made a difference to many of his readers. Taking a look back at this extensive body of writing, Ellis brings to you the most effective "prescription" you will ever receive. This book provides insight and understanding into many areas of health and healthcare, which most will find touches their own lives, either directly or indirectly. The benefits of this knowledge includes improved communication with your doctors, greater adherence to treatment, greater ability to...
Over the many years that Glenn Ellis has written a weekly health column, he has covered a range of very critical topics that have made a difference to...
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Drugging Our Children: How Profiteers Are Pushing Antipsychotics on Our Youngest, and What We Can Do to Stop It
ISBN: 9780313396830 / Angielski / Twarda / 232 str. Termin realizacji zamówienia: ok. 5-8 dni roboczych. Since 2001, there has been a dramatic increase in the use of antipsychotics to treat children for an ever-expanding list of symptoms. The prescription rate for toddlers, preschoolers, and middle-class children has doubled, while the prescribing rate for low-income children covered by Medicaid has quadrupled. In a majority of cases, these drugs are neither FDA-approved nor justified by research for the children's conditions. This book examines the reasons behind the explosion of antipsychotic drug prescriptions for children, spotlighting the historical and cultural factors as well as the... Since 2001, there has been a dramatic increase in the use of antipsychotics to treat children for an ever-expanding list of symptoms. The prescript... |
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Health Care Reform and Disparities: History, Hype, and Hope
ISBN: 9780313397684 / Angielski / Twarda / 240 str. Termin realizacji zamówienia: ok. 5-8 dni roboczych. In Health Care Reform and Disparities: History, Hype, and Hope, prolific author Toni P. Miles, MD, PhD, uniquely expands the usual discussion of health disparities by including and emphasizing the voice and perspective of the consumer, and by featuring policy, media, and financing data. Highlighting the subjective experience humanizes the effects of bureaucratic inequity and inefficiency, while examining the facts and figures spotlights real-world opportunities for moving away from operating on a discrimination basis and refocusing on quality of care. The first chapter... In Health Care Reform and Disparities: History, Hype, and Hope, prolific author Toni P. Miles, MD, PhD, uniquely expands the usual discussio... |
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Warfarin & You
ISBN: 9780968417812 / Angielski / Miękka / 90 str. Termin realizacji zamówienia: ok. 5-8 dni roboczych. Warfarin, also known as Coumadin, is the most widely prescribed anticoagulant drug in North America but despite its effectiveness treatment with Warfarin has several shortcomings. Many commonly used medications interact with Warfarin, as do some foods, which may enhance or reduce its anticoagulation effect. This book explains how Warfarin works, giving readers an understanding in how food and medications alter its effects, and also provides information on how to enjoy a normal, healthy diet while using the drug, manage unusual situations, travel with Warfarin and much more. Includes Vitamin K...
Warfarin, also known as Coumadin, is the most widely prescribed anticoagulant drug in North America but despite its effectiveness treatment with Warfa...
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