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The Everything Guide to Thyroid Disease
by Winnie Yu Scherer Theodore C. Friedman MD PhDThyroid disease affects millions of patients every year. The Everything Guide to Thyroid Disease is an authoritative, updated resource for all readers, offering helpful and professional guidance on: how the thyroid functions (and malfunctions!); who is at risk for thyroid disease; well-known thyroid disorders like hyper and hypothyroidism; thyroid disease in pregnant women and young children; and treatment options and living with the disease. The Everything Guide to Thyroid Disease is the reassuring guide readers need, whether they are a patient, spouse, or parent.
The Everything Guide to Thyroid Disease: From potential causes to treatment options, all you need to know to manage your condition and improve your life
by Theodore C FriedmanThyroid disease affects millions of patients every year. The Everything Guide to Thyroid Disease is an authoritative, updated resource for all readers, offering helpful and professional guidance on: how the thyroid functions (and malfunctions!); who is at risk for thyroid disease; well-known thyroid disorders like hyper and hypothyroidism; thyroid disease in pregnant women and young children; and treatment options and living with the disease. The Everything Guide to Thyroid Disease is the reassuring guide readers need, whether they are a patient, spouse, or parent.
The Everything Guide to Thyroid Disease
by Theodore C. Friedman Winnie Yu SchererComplete with a glossary, additional resources, and even a section on thyroid disease in children, The Everything Health Guide to Thyroid Disease is the complete guide for everyday healthy living.
The Everything Health Guide to Addiction and Recovery (The Everything®)
by Linda L SimmonsFor the more than 27 million Americans currently battling an addiction, recognizing the problem and seeking treatment is a tremendous challenge. This guide helps addicts and their families understand the nature of the disease so they can get the help they need. Because so many suffer from overlapping addictions, this book addresses a wide range of addictions including alcohol, prescription drugs, food, sex, gambling, shopping, and smoking. Learn how to identify symptoms and causes, overcome social obstacles, decide on the right treatment program, avoid relapse, and more. With this book by their side, addicts will come to understand themselves and how to treat their addiction so they can live happy, healthy, substance-free lives!
The Everything Health Guide to Addiction and Recovery
by Linda L. SimmonsFor the more than 27 million Americans currently battling an addiction, recognizing the problem and seeking treatment is a tremendous challenge. This guide helps addicts and their families understand the nature of the disease so they can get the help they need. Because so many suffer from overlapping addictions, this book addresses a wide range of addictions including alcohol, prescription drugs, food, sex, gambling, shopping, and smoking. Readers will learn how to identify symptoms and causes, overcome social obstacles, decide on the right treatment program, avoid relapse, and more. With this book by their side, addicts will come to understand themselves and how to treat their addiction so they can live happy, healthy, substance-free lives!
The Everything Health Guide to Adult ADD/ADHD: Expert advice to find the right diagnosis, evaluation and treatment
by Carole Jacobs Isadore Wendel Theresa CerulliPeople with undiagnosed Adult ADD/ADHD suffer highly chaotic lives--and often struggle with problems such as fatigue, depression, drug abuse, and learning disabilities. The good news is that treatment can go a long way toward getting this condition in check. But before anyone can manage the problem, they have to be able to identify it, starting with a thorough understanding of what it looks like in adults. This guide helps you:Understand telltale signs and symptomsFind the right specialistChoose the right treatmentDecide whether talk therapy is right for youLearn how to lead a happier and more productive life This guide also helps remove the guilt and blame surrounding ADD/ADHD by reassuring that it is a real syndrome with a biological cause, and not the result of laziness or a lack of motivation or discipline. From diagnosis to life after treatment, this book will guide you with a reassuring hand every step of the way.
The Everything Health Guide To Adult Bipolar Disorder: Reassuring Advice to Help You Cope
by Jon P BlochA Simon & Schuster eBook. Simon & Schuster has a great book for every reader.
The Everything® Health Guide to Adult Bipolar Disorder: Reassuring Advice to Help You Cope
by Jon P. BlochWritten in a sensitive, accessible manner, The Everything Health Guide to Adult Bipolar Disorder is the comprehensive resource readers need, revealing in compassionate, straightforward terms what bipolar disorder is, what the symptoms are, how to get a diagnosis, and what types of treatment are available.
The Everything Health Guide To Adult Bipolar Disorder
by Jeffrey Naser Jon P. BlochFor those with family members or friends diagnosed with adult bipolar disorder, as well as those who suffer from the disorder themselves, learning to cope is critical. Written in a sensitive, accessible manner, The Everything Health Guide to Adult Bipolar Disorder is the comprehensive resource readers need, revealing in compassionate, straightforward terms what bipolar disorder is, what the symptoms are, how to get a diagnosis, and what types of treatment are available. Includes professional advice on: Different types of mood disorders; Medications and available treatments; Making lifestyle adjustments; Multiple diagnoses with bipolar disorder. The Everything Health Guide to Adult Bipolar Disorder provides positive, supportive information for those coping with this complex disorder. Dr. Jon P. Bloch, Ph.D. is an associate professor of sociological anthropology at Southern Connecticut State University. He received his M.A. and Ph.D. from Indiana University. Dr. Bloch teaches courses in social psychology, intimacy patterns, and identity formation. He has published many articles in scholarly journals and is the author of several books. Jeffrey Naser, M.D. is the technical reviewer for The Everything Parent's Guide to Children with Bipolar Disorder. He is board-certified in general psychiatry, child and adolescent psychiatry, and forensic psychiatry. He is co-owner and medical director of Main Line Clinical Associates in Wayne, PA.
The Everything® Health Guide To Adult Bipolar Disorder (2nd Edition)
by Dean A. HaycockIf you or a loved one has been diagnosed with bipolar disorder, it can be overwhelming. New medications, therapies, and lifestyle changes may be recommended. But what are the most effective treatments? With "The Everything Health Guide to Adult Bipolar Disorder, 2nd Edition," you can take charge and manage your condition, or learn the best ways to support your friend or family member. Dean Haycock, PhD, and Sheldon Whitten-Vile, MD, explain: The causes of bipolar disorderCommon side effects of medicationsAlternative and nontraditional approachesMania and manic episodesLinks between bipolar and other disordersThis completely revised and updated edition includes the latest treatment options as well as recent studies and classifications. Bipolar disorder is a complex diagnosis. With this positive, supportive guide, you'll find the answers to all your questions even the ones you haven't thought to ask.
The Everything Health Guide to Arthritis: Get relief from pain, understand treatment and be more active!
by Carol EusticAre you tired of battling joint pain, stiffness, and soreness? With The Everything Health Guide to Arthritis, you'll learn to manage your pain and enjoy being more active.Carol Eustice, who has lived with arthritis for more than thirty years, gives you the strength and knowledge you need to:Work with your doctor to manage painExplore alternative treatment optionsStay healthy and active with proper dietProtect your jointsUse exercise to improve range of motion.With this helpful guide, you're just steps away from moving easier, feeling better, and improving your quality of life.
The Everything Health Guide to Controlling Anxiety Book: Professional Advice to Get You Through Any Situation (The Everything Books)
by Diane Peters MayerIf you think you have an anxiety disorder, or you&’ve just been diagnosed with one, you&’re not alone. Almost 20 million Americans suffer from some type of anxiety disorder. The Everything Health Guide to Controlling Anxiety helps you identify different disorders, cope with phobias, and overcome stress in order to get through the day. Author Diane Peters Mayer helps you:Learn about the causes and characteristics of anxiety Get the facts on conditions linked to anxietyChoose a therapist and support groupFind the best medication and treatmentMaintain healthy family relationshipsPacked with the professional, authoritative advice you&’ve been searching for, The Everything Health Guide to Controlling Anxiety is a complete handbook for day-to-day living.
The Everything Health Guide to Diabetes
by Ian Blummer Paula Ford MartinDiabetes may be a daunting disease, but it can be manageable. Completely updated and revised in the new health guide format, this book offers people who have been diagnosed with the disease information to help them live with diabetes. This professional handbook teaches readers to recognize signs and symptoms, monitor blood glucose levels, understand insulin types and quantities, select the right medication, and more. Written by an experienced health writer who runs a diabetes Web site, this sourcebook offers diabetes sufferers the information they need to live happy, healthy lives. This edition includes completely new material on the latest testing methods, risk factors and special considerations, and gestational and childhood diabetes.
The Everything Health Guide to Diabetes
by Paula Ford-Martin Ian BlumerDiabetes may be a daunting disease, but it can be manageable. Completely updated and revised in the new health guide format, this book offers people who have been diagnosed with the disease information to help them live with diabetes. This professional handbook teaches readers to recognize signs and symptoms, monitor blood glucose levels, understand insulin types and quantities, select the right medication, and more. Written by an experienced health writer who runs a diabetes Web site, this sourcebook offers diabetes sufferers the information they need to live happy, healthy lives. This edition includes completely new material on the latest testing methods, risk factors and special considerations, and gestational and childhood diabetes.
The Everything Health Guide to Diabetes: The latest treatment, medication, and lifestyle options to help you live a happy, healthy, and active life
by Paula Ford MartinDiabetes may be a daunting disease, but it can be manageable. Completely updated and revised in the new health guide format, this book offers people who have been diagnosed with the disease information to help them live with diabetes. This professional handbook teaches readers to recognize signs and symptoms, monitor blood glucose levels, understand insulin types and quantities, select the right medication, and more. Written by an experienced health writer who runs a diabetes Web site, this sourcebook offers diabetes sufferers the information they need to live happy, healthy lives. This edition includes completely new material on the latest testing methods, risk factors and special considerations, and gestational and childhood diabetes.
The Everything Health Guide To Fibromyalgia
by Michael Mcnett Winnie YuThe Everything Health Guide to Fibromyalgia is a complete handbook to this complicated disease. Written with an authoritative yet accessible tone, readers will find helpful information on understanding the basics of fibromyalgia and learn to recognize its symptoms. Includes helpful insight on: Finding the right doctor; Overcoming fatigue and minimizing stress; Conditions that mimic fibromyalgia; Therapies and treatment; Staying active. The Everything Health Guide to Fibromyalgia helps readers cope with and understand their diagnosis to live a full, healthy life. Winnie Yu is a freelance writer. She co-authored three health books for Fair Winds Press and contributed essays on health and wellness to five books published by Rodale Inc. She has written features for numerous national magazines and several Web sites. Michael M. McNett, M.D. is the owner of Fibromyalgia Treatment Centers of America based in Chicago, IL. His areas of focus are fibromyalgia treatment and research and non-interventional pain management. He is affiliated with the American Board of Family Practice, the American Academy of Pain Management, the American Society of Addiciton Medicine, and is on the editorial board of Fibromyalgia Aware magazine.
The Everything Health Guide To Fibromyalgia: Professional Advice to Help You Make It Through the Day
by Winnie YuA Simon & Schuster eBook. Simon & Schuster has a great book for every reader.
The Everything® Health Guide to Fibromyalgia
by Winnie Yu Michael McnettWritten with an authoritative yet accessible tone, readers will find helpful information on understanding the basics of fibromyalgia and learn to recognize its symptoms.
The Everything Health Guide to Living with Breast Cancer (The Everything®)
by Lucia Giuggio Carvalho James A. StewartThe diagnosis of breast cancer challenges a woman’s sense of self, her body image, and ultimately her own mortality. In this health guide, breast cancer survivor and nurse Lucia Giuggio Carvalho provides a basic overview of breast cancer, its biology, psychology, and treatment options. This comprehensive approach to facing breast cancer covers:Physical changes that occur with treatment, such as hair loss, early menopause, fatigue, sexuality, and weight in/lossTreatment options, including surgery, chemotherapy, clinical trials, radiation, hormonal therapies, and reconstructive surgerySupport systems, medical insurance coverage, and financial onsiderationsComplimentary alternative medicine choices, and moreThe breast cancer journey is not about doing everything right for the right outcome. This book shows you the importance of living life to the fullest in each stage of breast cancer treatment and to find from within yourself the strength, courage, and spirit to survive it.
The Everything Health Guide to Living with Breast Cancer
by James A. Stewart Lucia Giuggio CarvalhoThe diagnosis of breast cancer challenges a woman's sense of self, her body image, and ultimately her own mortality. In this health guide, breast cancer survivor and nurse Lucia Giuggio Carvalho provides a basic overview of breast cancer, its biology, psychology, and treatment options. This comprehensive approach to facing breast cancer covers:Physical changes that occur with treatment, such as hair loss, early menopause, fatigue, sexuality, and weight gain/loss Treatment options, including surgery, chemotherapy, clinical trials, radiation, hormonal therapies, and reconstructive surgerySupport systems, medical insurance coverage, and financial considerationsComplimentary alternative medicine choices, and moreThe breast cancer journey is not about doing everything right for the right outcome. This book shows you the importance of living life to the fullest in each stage of breast cancer treatment and to find from within yourself the strength, courage, and spirit to survive it.
The Everything Health Guide to Migraines
by Paula Ford-MartinIf you are one of the 28 million Americans suffering from migraines, you know how hard it is to find relief. The Everything Health Guide to Migraines is your perfect resource for information about symptoms, coping methods, and both medicinal and natural treatment options for your migraines. This handbook provides clear, concise information to help you understand the problem and find a solution.In this helpful guide, you'll find the knowledge you need to:Identify the different types of migrainesDetermine migraine myths and misconceptionsGet a proper diagnosis-the first step toward reliefAvoid migraine triggersChoose traditional or alternative treatment optionsThis book will assist you in accurately diagnosing your condition and managing your physical and emotional health. It is your compass on the road to recovery and the future of your migraine care. With The Everything Health Guide to Migraines, you can say goodbye to migraine pain!Paula Ford-Martin is a health writer with more than twelve years of experience who has suffered from migraines since childhood. She is the author of several Everything health guides. Paula has written extensively for traditional and alternative medicine publications. She lives in Connecticut.Daniel Lachance, M.D., is a neurologist with more than twenty years of experience. A graduate of the Dartmouth Medical School, Dr. Lachance is appointed in the Division of Regional Neurology at the Mayo Clinic. He runs his own practice in his hometown of Rochester, Minnesota.
The Everything Health Guide to Migraines (The Everything®)
by Paula Ford-MartinIf you are one of the 28 million Americans suffering from migraines, you know how hard it is to find relief. The Everything Health Guide to Migraines is your perfect resource for information about symptoms, coping methods, and both medicinal and natural treatment options for your migraines. This handbook provides clear, concise information to help you understand the problem and find a solution.In this helpful guide, you'll find the knowledge you need to:Identify the different types of migrainesDetermine migraine myths and misconceptionsGet a proper diagnosis-the first step toward reliefAvoid migraine triggersChoose traditional or alternative treatment optionsThis book will assist you in accurately diagnosing your condition and managing your physical and emotional health. It is your compass on the road to recovery and the future of your migraine care. With The Everything Health Guide to Migraines, you can say goodbye to migraine pain!Paula Ford-Martin is a health writer with more than twelve years of experience who has suffered from migraines since childhood. She is the author of several Everything health guides. Paula has written extensively for traditional and alternative medicine publications. She lives in Connecticut.Daniel Lachance, M.D., is a neurologist with more than twenty years of experience. A graduate of the Dartmouth Medical School, Dr. Lachance is appointed in the Division of Regional Neurology at the Mayo Clinic. He runs his own practice in his hometown of Rochester, Minnesota.
The Everything Health Guide to Multiple Sclerosis
by Margot Russell Allen C BowlingThe National Multiple Sclerosis Society estimates that 400,000 people in the United States have been diagnosed with MS. Because MS is a chronic disease, people with this diagnosis will live with the disease for years. MS sufferer Margot Russell and Dr. Allen C. Bowling, a nationally known MS expert, team up to help readers: Recognize signs and symptoms; understand the types of MS; decide on treatment and find the right doctor; explore alternative therapies; take charge by creating a management plan; develop strength and avoid relapse; and more. Filled with tips for daily living (like staying cool) and the latest information on new treatments, this reassuring book offers more than medical advice. It gives readers with MS the strength, knowledge, and resources they need so they can live a full, active life!
The Everything Health Guide to Multiple Sclerosis (The Everything®)
by Margot Russell Allen C BowlingThe National Multiple Sclerosis Society estimates that 400,000 people in the United States have been diagnosed with MS. Because MS is a chronic disease, people with this diagnosis will live with the disease for years. MS sufferer Margot Russell and Dr. Allen C. Bowling, a nationally known MS expert, team up to help you:Recognize signs and symptomsUnderstand the types of MSDecide on treatment and find the right doctorExplore alternative therapiesTake charge by creating a management planDevelop strength and avoid relapseAnd more! Filled with tips for daily living (like staying cool) and the latest information on new treatments, this reassuring book offers more than medical advice. It gives readers with MS the strength, knowledge, and resources they need so they can live a full, active life!
The Everything Health Guide to PMS
by Dagmara ScalisDo you dread the days before your period? Are you curious about the latest traditional and alternative treatments that could quell your symptoms? Packed with resources, advice, treatment information, and clinical research, The Everything Health Guide to PMS helps you understand the symptoms, causes, risk factors, and types of PMS. The Everything Health Guide to PMS also gives dietary suggestions, explains the difference between PMS and more serious conditions like Premenstrual Dysphoric Disorder (PMDD), and offers a PMDD self-test, as well as authoritative advice on: What questions to ask your doctor; Treatments such as aromatherapy, acupuncture, and massage; Health issues stemming from PMS such as fibroids; Men and PMS; Perimenopause and menopause. The Everything Health Guide to PMS is a useful resource to help you feel and look your best during that otherwise challenging "time of the month.