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Women's Moods: What Every Woman Must Know About Hormones, the Brain, and Emotional Health
by Deborah Sichel Jeanne Watson DriscollDiscusses the ways menstruation and pregnancy affect mood disorders in women.
Beating The Blues: New Approaches to Overcoming Dysthymia and Chronic Mild Depression
by Susan S. Lang Michael E. ThaseDiscusses what thysthemia is and what makes a person susceptible to mild ongoing depression. Also outlines various possibilities for ongoing coping, not all having to do with drugs and counseling.
No More Periods? The Risks of Menstrual Suppression and Other Cutting-Edge Issues About Hormones and Women's Health
by Susan RakoThe doctor describes in detail how using oral contraceptives for menstrual suppression can harm a woman's health.
Sleep Well, Lead Better
by Christopher M. BarnesHow much sleep do you get each night? Most of us know that eight hours is the recommended amount, but with work, family, and social commitments often consuming more than 16 hours of the day, it can seem impossible to make the math work. Perhaps you feel that you operate just fine on four or five hours a night. Maybe you’ve grown accustomed to red-eye flights, time zone changes, and the occasional all-nighter. You might even wear your sleep deprivation like a badge of honor.
Chaudhary Group: Rebuilding Nepal (B)
by Christopher J. Malloy Lauren H. Cohen Inakshi SobtiProfessors Christopher J. Malloy and Lauren H. Cohen and Associate Director Inakshi Sobti (India Research Center) prepared this case. It was reviewed and approved before publication by a company designate. Funding for the development of this case was provided by Harvard Business School and not by the company. HBS cases are developed solely as the basis for class discussion. Cases are not intended to serve as endorsements, sources of primary data, or illustrations of effective or ineffective management.
Chaudhary Group: Rebuilding Nepal
by Christopher J. Malloy Lauren H. Cohen Inakshi SobtiProfessors Christopher J. Malloy and Lauren H. Cohen and Associate Director Inakshi Sobti (India Research Center) prepared this case. It was reviewed and approved before publication by a company designate. Funding for the development of this case was provided by Harvard Business School and not by the company. HBS cases are developed solely as the basis for class discussion. Cases are not intended to serve as endorsements, sources of primary data, or illustrations of effective or ineffective management.
The Conscious Universe: The Scientific Truth of Psychic Phenomena
by Dean RadinRadin argues that the reality of psychic phenomena has been scientifically demonstrated, examines the reasons why this has not been accepted by the mainstream, and discusses the implications of psi.
Can Alzheimer's Disease be Prevented?
by National Institutes on HealthLearning about risk factors you can't control, prevention strategies, what else can you do about Alzheimer's disease?
Exuberance: The Passion for Life
by Kay Redfield JamisonPsychologist Kay Redfield Jamison explores and discusses exuberance and other positive moods and emotions.
Mind and Brain: The Many-Faceted Problems
by John EcclesA collection of philosophical and scientific papers illustrating diverse viewpoints on the mind-body problem.
T.O.s Finding Fitness
by Terrell Owens Buddy Primm Courtney ParkerAt the top of his game and his sport, Dallas Cowboys' wide receiver Terrell Owens has a phenomenal body: Muscle & Fitness magazine said this when they chose T. O. for the cover, but anyone who's ever seen him play knows he has the best physique in football. Strong, fast, agile, and focused -- when T. O. takes the field, he's in complete control. Such mastery might seem out of reach for an ordinary athlete or someone just starting to think about getting in shape, but T. O. believes that everyone is c...
Unblemished
by Katie Rodan Kathy FieldsIt's a fact: Acne affects at least 50 million American men and women of all ages, ethnicities, and skin types. Yet so few of us understand why we have acne, and what we can do to treat it. Did I wash my face the wrong way? Did I eat too much chocolate? Will that expensive new cream really work? Will my face ever look better?InUnblemished,Drs. Katie Rodan and Kathy Fields -- creators of Proactiv Solution, the country's #1 selling acne-care product -- refute some of the most common misunderstandings abo...
Adult ADHD: A Reader-Friendly Guide (2nd edition)
by Michele Novotni Thomas A. WhitemanInformation about attention deficit, hyperactivity disorder in adults.
Treating Sinus, Migraine, and Cluster Headaches: An Allergist's Approach to Headache Treatment
by William B. WalshA "look specifically at one chronic illness-headaches-and describe a successful approach to overcoming this painful disorder. We will start by learning about the immune system to help in understanding how it gives rise to allergy and how allergy causes headaches. The first part of the book is devoted to this explanation. Next, we will explore how head pain is precipitated by problems in the environment. ... Finally we will look at the tools available for treating allergy-the all-important patient history, the skin test, and allergy injections. They allow the allergist to approach the treatment of headaches with great confidence that if his patients can understand and cooperate in modifying the dietary and environmental factors that cause their headaches, their pain can be alleviated."
Just Going to the Dentist
by Mercer MayerWhen Little Critter goes to the dentist, he has some unusual experiences. He sees a girl with wires all over her teeth; he sits in a chair that reminds him of a spaceship; and a grown-up asks him to spit! An excellent book for parents and children to read together before a first trip to the dentist.
Antagonists in the Church: How to Identify and Deal With Destructive Conflict
by Kenneth C. HaugkExcellent book on dealing with conflict in the church.
Games People Play: The Psychology of Human Relationships
by Eric BernePeople tend to live their lives by consistently playing out certain 'games' in their interpersonal relationships, for a variety of reasons. If not destructive, these games are desirable and necessary.
Let's Have Healthy Children
by Adelle DavisThe famous food expert give the vital nutritional do's and don'ts for expectant mothers, babies and growing children.
The Carbohydrate Addict's Diet
by Richard Heller Rachel HellerThis book postulates a carbohydrate addiction syndrome. The carb addict is profiled and a diet to break the addiction is described. The book includes some recipes.
Visually Impaired Seniors as Senior Companions: A Reference Guide for Program Development
by Alberta L. OrrThe guide provides a framework for the reader to understand the core issues related to aging and vision loss, as well as the needs and capabilities of older visually impaired persons.
52 Ways to Lose Weight
by Carl Dreizler Mary E. EhemannSuggestions to lose weight, be healthy and gives 52 suggestions to be successful
Conceiving Normalcy
by Elizabeth C. BrittThrough the processes of normalization, "fertile" and "infertile" become cultural categories that frame our understanding of families, parenting, gender roles, and more
The Kundalini Experience
by Lee SannellaCase histories of Kundalini experiences and theories about the meaning of the phenomena.
More Flavor, Less Fat: Easy Lowfat Cooking
by HealthSystem MinnesotaLowfat cooking doesn't have to be low on taste, and More Flavor, Less Fat shows you how. This collection of fat-reducing techniques and recipes emphasizes how to cut the fat and keep the flavor in your favorite meals. Tried and tasted by cooking class participants and their families, the recipes in this booklet include twists on old favorites as well as new foods that your family will look forward to eating. Instead of listing dozens of recipes for unfamiliar foods, More flavor, Less Fat focuses on how you can use and vary a few simple cooking techniques and recipes for healthier, great-tasting meals.