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Immune Resilience: The Breakthrough Plan to Protect Your Body and Fight Disease
by Romilly HodgesA sweeping look at the complexity of our immune system, with a natural, science-based program to help protect against viruses and other pathogens.Some people can fight off infections relatively easily, with minor symptoms, while others suffer severely. But these outcomes—and our immune responses against them—aren&’t fixed; we can build immune resilience. But how? The answer goes beyond popping vitamin C and zinc during flu season. As clinical nutritionist Romilly Hodges reveals, our immune system is intricate and multifaceted, and powerfully impacted by what we eat, as well as by our lifestyle routines. Immune Resilience offers a fascinating tour of the incredible ways our bodies protect us against disease, with assessments throughout to help the reader identify their weak areas. Then it outlines a personalized, step-by-step program blending defense-building foods with lifestyle strategies, including important advice on movement, sleep, and stress-relief. This book explains: • the connection between sleep and immune memory • how you can harness the power of gentle fasting • why good germs increase immunity and decrease allergies and asthma • how to prepare nutrient-packed meals, with recipes • what kind of exercise boosts immunity, and more With easy-to-reference guidelines for specific infections and a curated guide to the supplements you really need, this essential book helps you put your health in your own hands.
Immune Resilience: The Breakthrough Plan to Protect Your Body and Fight Disease
by Romilly HodgesYour ability to fight off infections and viruses is determined by your immune system. It may be that you fall ill more frequently than those around you. But this is not something you just have to live with - your immune resilience can be improved.Clinical nutritionist Romilly Hodges offers science-based nutritional and lifestyle advice on how to build your immune resilience.Exploring how our bodies protect us from disease, Immune Resilience will allow you to identify ways you can build your body's defences. A personalised programme covering diet, lifestyle and stress will help you achieve this. Did you know that sleep is connected to immune memory? And that good germs increase your immunity? You can even undertake exercises that boost immunity.With healthy recipes, a supplements guide and information on specific infections, Immune Resilience allows you to take control of your health.
Immune RNA (Routledge Revivals)
by Edward P. Cohen and A. Arthur GottliebFirst published in 1976: The volume emphasizes studies on the role of RNA in various forms of the immune response.
The Immune System (3rd edition)
by Peter ParhamParham (structural biology, microbiology, immunology, Stanford U.) offers a third edition to his textbook explaining the functions of the human immune system. It is specifically intended for undergraduate students in medical, dental, and pharmacy in immunology courses. Extensively updated, the textbook includes new chapters on innate and adaptive immunity, enhanced treatment of aspects of innate immunity such as the complement system and defensins, immunotherapies, and the nature of immune response in mucosal tissues and immunological memory. It is well-illustrated and includes essay, multiple choice, and case study questions at the conclusion of each chapter. Annotation ©2009 Book News, Inc., Portland, OR (booknews.com)
Immune System Hacks: 175+ Ways to Boost Your Immunity, Protect Against Viruses and Disease, and Feel Your Very Best! (Life Hacks Series)
by Matt FarrOptimize your health with these 175+ quick, actionable ways to boost your immune system and beat the common cold every season.From taking a day off of work to stay in bed to having to run out to the store for last minute medicine that you were sure you had, no one enjoys being sick. But what if there were quick and easy ways to boost your immune system so you could feel your best all year long? In Immune System Hacks discover over 175 practical steps you can use right away to boost your immune system and stay healthy throughout the year. These expert tips have everything you ever need to know about living your best, healthiest life, including: -Exercises that build and strengthen the immune system -Simple lifestyle choices that help guard against diseases -Environmental factors that affect the immune system -Immunity-boosting foods, vitamins, minerals, herbs, and supplements -The connection between gut health and the immune system -And more! Feel your best with the easy-to-follow advice in Immune System Hacks!
The Immune System Recovery Plan: A Doctor's 4-Step Program to Treat Autoimmune Disease
by Dr Susan Blum M.D., M.P.H"The Immune System Recovery Plan is the right book, at the right time, by the right person. We are witnessing a significant increase in autoimmune inflammatory diseases, which include more than 80 different diagnoses. Dr. Blum has done a magnificent job helping the reader to understand how this family of inflammatory disorders, including arthritis and fibromyalgia, can be managed with the diet and lifestyle program she developed in her practice. Her step-by-step approach is based on her considerable years of experience as a physician, and the emerging medical science that, for the first time, has developed an understanding of how genetics, lifestyle and nutrition play a role in origin of these disorders. The approach described in Dr. Blum's book represents the leading edge in the lifestyle management of chronic inflammatory disorders. It is a 'news to use' book that provides real assistance to those with inflammatory disorders who are looking for a clinically sensible approach to their problems." (Jeffrey Bland, Ph.D., FACN, President, Personalized Lifestyle Medicine Institute)The innovative four-step method in this book focuses on:Using food as medicineUnderstanding the stress connectionHealing your gut and digestive systemOptimizing liver functionEach of these sections includes an interactive workbook to help you determine and create your own personal treatment program. Also included are recipes for simple, easy-to-prepare dishes to jump-start the healing process.The Immune System Recovery Plan is a revolutionary way for people to balance their immune systems, transform their health, and live fuller, happier lives.
The Immune System Recovery Plan: A Doctor's 4-Step Program to Treat Autoimmune Disease
by Susan BlumThe bestselling book with 100,000 copies in print from one of the most sought-after experts in the field of functional medicine, Dr. Susan Blum, author of Healing Arthritis, shares the four-step program she used to treat her own serious autoimmune condition and help countless patients reverse their symptoms, heal their immune systems, and prevent future illness.DR. BLUM ASKS: • Are you constantly exhausted? • Do you frequently feel sick? • Are you hot when others are cold, or cold when everyone else is warm? • Do you have trouble thinking clearly, aka &“brain fog&”? • Do you often feel irritable? • Are you experiencing hair loss, dry skin, or unexplained weight fluctuation? • Do your joints ache or swell but you don&’t know why? • Do you have an overall sense of not feeling your best, but it has been going on so long it&’s actually normal to you? If you answered yes to any of these questions, you may have an autoimmune disease, and this book is the &“medicine&” you need. Among the most prevalent forms of chronic illness in this country, autoimmune disease affects nearly 23.5 million Americans. This epidemic—a result of the toxins in our diet; exposure to chemicals, heavy metals, and antibiotics; and unprecedented stress levels—has caused millions to suffer from autoimmune conditions such as Graves&’ disease, rheumatoid arthritis, Crohn&’s disease, celiac disease, lupus, and more. DR. BLUM&’S INNOVATIVE METHOD FOCUSES ON: • Using food as medicine • Understanding the stress connection • Healing your gut and digestive system • Optimizing liver function Each of these sections includes an interactive workbook to help you determine and create your own personal treatment program. Also included are recipes for simple, easy-to-prepare dishes to jump-start the healing process. The Immune System Recovery Plan is a revolutionary way for people to balance their immune systems, transform their health, and live fuller, happier lives.
Immunity: The Science of Staying Well—The Definitive Guide to Caring for Your Immune System
by Dr. Jenna Macciochi“A highly accessible resource for those interested in ways to improve their overall health by improving the health of their immune system.” —ChoiceThe immune system is your constant guardian, fighting around the clock to protect you from disease. There’s a lot you can do to strengthen this first line of defense against all kinds of threats, from COVID-19 to cancer. In this book, immunologist Dr. Jenna Macciochi gives us a crash course on how the immune system actually works—and how to keep yours in shape—with authoritative guidance on: ·the best foods to eat to strengthen your immune system ·the importance of movement, and how often to exercise ·the essential link between immunity and sleep ·the immune system’s surprising connection to your mental health, and more
The Immunity Solution: Seven Weeks To Living Healthier And Longer
by Leo NissolaOptimize your natural defenses with this essential, science-based guide and its simple program of practical strategies to help support your immune system. In this must-read book, immunologist Leo Nissola provides a comprehensive overview of your body’s defenses, revealing what can cause problems, how to recognize warning signs, and how to fight back. Every day, bacteria, viruses, and other germs attack you, but you stay healthy most of the time. While you can’t live forever, there’s more to fighting disease than you might think, including diet, lifestyle habits, and environment. Nissola explains why improving your natural defenses should be at the top of your health priorities, and he details the cutting-edge treatments that researchers are developing to hack the immune system. He explores the latest science on immune-boosting diets, supplements, and longevity while debunking myths about antibodies, inflammation, and why some people rarely get sick. Featuring an easy, step-by-step program, this information-packed handbook will help you support your body’s defenses, ward off aging, and maximize your health every day.
Immunobiology Of Natural Killer Cells: Volume 2 (Routledge Revivals)
by Eva Lotzova Ronald B. HerbermanFirst published in 1986: This book contributes to the advancing knowledge of reads in the field of NK cells, and will be helpful as a teaching device.
Immunology Of Nude Mice (Routledge Revivals)
by Miroslav HolubFirst published in 1989, Immunology of Nude Mice presents a discussion of the nature of this viable laboratory mutant. This new volume updates all immunological information contained in the sparse literature concerning nude mice. It comprehensively explores some of the fre-quent questions associated with nude mice, such as if the mutant is really athymic or if the thymic defect causes all of the other deviations from brain to gonads. The practical consequences of hairlessness of the mutant are also consid-ered. Illustrated with original photographs and tables doc-umenting novel facts in immunology and physiology of nude mice, this publication is valuable for investigators and stu-dents entering the field.
Immunopatient: The New Frontier of Curing Cancer
by Peter RooneyWhen an X-ray of a sore arm quickly leads to a diagnosis of Stage IV kidney cancer—one which would soon affect his bones, his lungs, lymph nodes, and brain—Peter Rooney’s life will never be the same. Faced with the prognosis of an incurable disease and armed only with the will to fight back, Immunopatient chronicles Peter’s desperate quest for hope and healing, and the experimental treatment that will give him a chance to strike back at his disease. Detailing both the medical breakthroughs that provided Peter with cutting-edge treatment and his inspirational quest to conquer both his fear and his illness through mindfulness and positive visualization, Immunopatient is a gripping memoir, one that offers new hope to cancer patients everywhere to never give up looking for answers. Peter’s story, both humble and human, showcases the heights of medical science and the depths of human endurance, proving that anything is possible as long as you keep moving forward.
The Immunotype Breakthrough: Your Personalized Plan to Balance Your Immune System, Optimize Health, and Build Lifelong Resilience
by Heather ModayA respected immunologist, allergist, and functional medicine doctor breaks down the latest science on immunity, offering &“the most important guide available&” (Mark Hyman, MD) to balancing your system for optimal health and longevity.To most of us, the immune system is seemingly unknowable—it's an invisible, complex network of cells, receptors, and messengers, and there's no standard way to see if it's functioning as it should. Yet in spite of this, it affects every aspect of our health, influencing (and sometimes even causing) nearly every disease known to humanity. Much has been made about &“boosting&” immunity, but what exactly does that mean, and what if boosting isn't really what your unique system needs? In The Immunotype Breakthrough, Dr. Heather Moday explains that for most, immune system balance is key. Drawing on a wealth of cutting edge research and fascinating case studies, Dr. Moday explains that the immune system is fluid and significantly influenced by our behaviors, diet, habits, and environment. She identifies four primary Immunotypes—Smoldering, Weak, Hyperactive, and Misguided—that underlie the immune imbalances that commonly lead to disease, chronic inflammation, infection, allergies, and autoimmunity. By identifying your personal immunotype—where you fall on this immunity spectrum—you can intervene by making focused, individualized, natural lifestyle changes to ensure it functions optimally Featuring engaging and accessible science, practical and customizable takeaways, and interactive quizzes to help you zero in on your specific needs, The Immunotype Breakthrough is a revolutionary program for creating an individualized lifestyle and diet that will lead to immune resilience, vitality, and longevity.
The Immunotype Breakthrough: Balance Your Immune System, Optimise Health and Build Lifelong Resistance
by Heather Moday'In an era of heightened awareness of our immune system, the threat of pandemics, the rise of autoimmunity, and the revelatory new science that everything from heart disease to cancer, Alzheimer's to autism, and depression to diabetes is linked to disordered immune function and inflammation, The Immunotype Breakthrough is the most important guide available today to understand and optimise our immune function. It is an essential roadmap for anyone with an immune system (essentially everyone!), anyone looking to optimise their health and avoid today's modern plague - inflammation.'DR MARK HYMAN, New York Times-bestselling author of The Pegan Diet.'The immune system has been overlooked and misunderstood for far too long. In The Immunotype Breakthrough, Dr Moday gives us a glimpse into her speciality and explains the recent research in a way that we can all understand. Best of all, she gives us action steps we can each take to prioritise our immune system to elevate our overall health.' DR WILL COLE, New York Times-bestselling author of Intuitive Fasting'This is a must-read for anyone who has experienced the pitfalls of conventional medicine and is ready to balance their immune system for optimal health.' DR AMY MYERS, author of The Autoimmune Solution and Thyroid Connection'A revolutionary book from one of the best immunity experts around. The Immunotype Breakthrough explains the latest science on immunity, and offers unique, customisable advice to help you balance your immune system. A must-read for anyone interested in living a long and healthy life." JASON WACHOB, Founder & Co-CEO of mindbodygreen.comTo most of us, the immune system is a mysterious and complex network of cells, receptors, and messengers that we only notice when it goes awry. But our immune response, or lack of, affects nearly every aspect of our bodies and our health. Much has been made of 'boosting' immunity, but what exactly does that mean? And what if boosting isn't really what our immune systems need?In The Immunotype Breakthrough, functional medicine doctor and immunity specialist Dr Heather Moday explains that, for the most part, what our immune systems truly need is not boosting, but balancing. She identifies four distinct immunotypes, and helps you find yours:Smouldering: too much inflammation, resulting in diabetes, dementia, heart diseaseMisguided: an immune system which attacks your own cells and organs, causing autoimmune diseasesHyperactive: overreactive to harmless substances, causing allergiesWeak: an immune system that doesn't react fast or effectively enough, causing frequent colds, flu or bronchitisDrawing on a wealth of cutting-edge research, Dr Moday explains that our immune systems are fluid and significantly influenced by our behaviours, diet, habits, and environment. By identifying your personal immunotype, and implementing Dr Moday's Immune Restoration Plan, you can make focused, individualised lifestyle changes to bring your immune system back into balance.With interactive quizzes to help readers zero in on their own specific needs, The Immunotype Breakthrough is a revolutionary programme that will lead to holistic health, vitality, and longevity for everyone.
The Immunotype Breakthrough: Balance Your Immune System, Optimise Health and Build Lifelong Resistance
by Heather Moday'In an era of heightened awareness of our immune system, the threat of pandemics, the rise of autoimmunity, and the revelatory new science that everything from heart disease to cancer, Alzheimer's to autism, and depression to diabetes is linked to disordered immune function and inflammation, The Immunotype Breakthrough is the most important guide available today to understand and optimise our immune function. It is an essential roadmap for anyone with an immune system (essentially everyone!), anyone looking to optimise their health and avoid today's modern plague - inflammation.'DR MARK HYMAN, New York Times-bestselling author of The Pegan Diet. 'The immune system has been overlooked and misunderstood for far too long. In The Immunotype Breakthrough, Dr Moday gives us a glimpse into her speciality and explains the recent research in a way that we can all understand. Best of all, she gives us action steps we can each take to prioritise our immune system to elevate our overall health.' DR WILL COLE, New York Times-bestselling author of Intuitive Fasting'This is a must-read for anyone who has experienced the pitfalls of conventional medicine and is ready to balance their immune system for optimal health.' DR AMY MYERS, author of The Autoimmune Solution and Thyroid Connection'A revolutionary book from one of the best immunity experts around. The Immunotype Breakthrough explains the latest science on immunity, and offers unique, customisable advice to help you balance your immune system. A must-read for anyone interested in living a long and healthy life." JASON WACHOB, Founder & Co-CEO of mindbodygreen.comTo most of us, the immune system is a mysterious and complex network of cells, receptors, and messengers that we only notice when it goes awry. But our immune response, or lack of, affects nearly every aspect of our bodies and our health. Much has been made of 'boosting' immunity, but what exactly does that mean? And what if boosting isn't really what our immune systems need?In The Immunotype Breakthrough, functional medicine doctor and immunity specialist Dr Heather Moday explains that, for the most part, what our immune systems truly need is not boosting, but balancing. She identifies four distinct immunotypes, and helps you find yours:Smouldering: too much inflammation, resulting in diabetes, dementia, heart diseaseMisguided: an immune system which attacks your own cells and organs, causing autoimmune diseasesHyperactive: overreactive to harmless substances, causing allergiesWeak: an immune system that doesn't react fast or effectively enough, causing frequent colds, flu or bronchitisDrawing on a wealth of cutting-edge research, Dr Moday explains that our immune systems are fluid and significantly influenced by our behaviours, diet, habits, and environment. By identifying your personal immunotype, and implementing Dr Moday's Immune Restoration Plan, you can make focused, individualised lifestyle changes to bring your immune system back into balance.With interactive quizzes to help readers zero in on their own specific needs, The Immunotype Breakthrough is a revolutionary programme that will lead to holistic health, vitality, and longevity for everyone.
The Immutable Laws of the Akashic Field: Universal Truths for a Better Life and a Better World
by Ervin LaszloConnecting Cutting-Edge Science with Classical WisdomThe Akashic Field is a cosmic field in which all information and knowledge is interconnected and preserved. Our very reality is anchored in this vast sea of connected information that gives rise to everything—from specks of stardust in the outer cosmos to consciousness itself. In The Immutable Laws of the Akashic Field, Dr. Ervin Laszlo, renowned authority in the fields of new science, consciousness, and spirituality, has written an accessible introduction to the mysteries of the Akashic Field, explaining how leading science supports this ancient intuition of the deep reality of the universe. The Immutable Laws of the Akashic Field also features contributions from other leading voices, including Dr. Maria Sagi, Christopher M. Bache, and Kingsley L. Dennis along with a foreword by Marianne Williamson. This approachable text offers a brilliant introduction to and bold affirmation of one of the most profound wonders of our universe.
The Impact of Aids: Psychological and Social Aspects of HIV Infection
by José Catalán; Lorraine Sherr; Barbara HedgeFirst Published in 1997. From the start of the HIV epidemic, the psychological and social aspects of the AIDS infection have been recognized. This volume contains a selection of key contributions to the discussion on the psychological and social implications of such infection.
The Impact of Covid-19 on Prison Conditions and Penal Policy (Routledge Frontiers of Criminal Justice)
by Frieder DünkelThe Impact of COVID-19 on Prison Conditions and Penal Policy presents the results of a worldwide exchange of information on the impact of COVID-19 in prisons. It also focuses on the human rights questions that have been raised during the pandemic, relating to the treatment of prisoners in institutions for both juveniles and adults worldwide. The first part brings together the findings and conclusions of leading prison academics and practitioners, presenting national reports with information on the prison system, prison population rates, how COVID-19 was and is managed in prisons, and its impact on living conditions inside prisons and on reintegration programmes. Forty-four countries are covered – many in Europe, but also Argentina, Brazil, Chile, Colombia, Perú, Costa Rica, Canada, the USA, Kenya, South Africa, China, India, Japan, Australia and New Zealand. In the second part, thematic chapters concentrate explicitly on the impact of the pandemic on the application of international human rights standards in prisons and on worldwide prison population rates. The book concludes by drawing out the commonalities and diverging practices between jurisdictions, discussing the impact of measures introduced and reflecting on what could be learnt from policies that emerged during the pandemic. Particular attention is paid to whether "reductionist" strategies that emerged during the pandemic can be used to counteract mass incarceration and prison overcrowding in the future. Although the book reflects the situation until mid 2021, after the second and during the third wave of the pandemic, it is highly relevant to the current situation, as the living conditions in prisons did not change significantly during the following waves, which showed high infection rates (in particular in the general population), but increased vaccination rates, too. In prisons, problems the pandemic raises have an even greater impact than for the general society. Revealing many notable and interesting changes in prison life and in release programmes, this book is essential reading for students and scholars of penology, criminology, law, sociology and public health. It will also appeal to criminal justice practitioners and policy makers.
Impact of Polycystic Ovary, Metabolic Syndrome and Obesity on Women Health: Volume 8: Frontiers in Gynecological Endocrinology (ISGE Series)
by Andrea R. Genazzani Lourdes Ibáñez Andrzej Milewicz Duru ShahThis volume comprehensively focuses on polycystic ovary, metabolic syndrome and obesity and their impact on women’s health, reproduction and quality of life from adolescence to old age.PCOS is analyzed form the early origins - highlighting the importance of diagnosis, management and treatment starting from the high-risk period of adolescence - throughout infertility PCOS-related issues, pregnancy and menopause transition. All aspects of this syndrome are covered also in relation with endocrine and metabolic features that affects women’s health. This book is a very useful tool for gynecologists, endocrinologists, obstetricians, reproductive medicine and general practitioners and is an important resource for all physicians involved in women’s health.
Impact of Sleep and Sleep Disturbances on Obesity and Cancer
by Susan Redline Nathan A. BergerSleep has recently been recognized as a critical determinant of energy balance regulating, restoration and repair of many of the physiologic and psychologic processes involved in modulating energy intake and utilization. In addition to having an impact on obesity, sleep abnormalities, both quantitative and qualitative, have now been shown to have significant effects on obesity associated comorbidities, including metabolic syndrome, premalignant lesions and cancer. Sleep problems and fatigue also constitute a significant challenge for the ever expanding group of cancer survivors. Moreover, circadian misalignment, such as that experienced by "shift workers" has been shown to be associated with an increased incidence of several malignancies including, breast, colorectal and prostate cancer, consistent with the increasing recognition of the role of clock genes in the metabolic processes. Of increasing concern is the accelerating incidence of sleep disorders in childhood, their association with childhood obesity and associated abnormalities of circulating cytokines, adipokines and metabolic factors, many of which are implicated as etiologic mediators of the connection between obesity and cancer. Extensive studies have now been initiated to investigate the mechanisms by which disturbances in sleep duration, sleep continuity and sleep related breathing affect circadian rhythm, central and peripheral tissue oxygenation and metabolism, quality and quantity of dietary intake and circulating inflammatory cytokines and regulatory hormones. This volume aims to present the latest research on sleep, sleep disturbance and its correlation to obesity and cancer.
The Impact of the Covid-19 Pandemic on People and their Lives: Socio-Political and Economic Aspects
by R. C. Sobti Vipin Sobti Monika AggarwalThis book explores the unparalleled adversities and strain that the COVID-19 pandemic caused on the social and economic lives of people. The book allows readers a glimpse into the experiences of death of near and dears, loss of livelihood, psychological trauma, restrictions on movement and social life, shifts in international relations, and effects on big and small industries caused by the pandvnemic. It focusses on the major shifts caused within communities and highlights how politics, power dynamics, and socio-cultural systems have been reset and recovered during recent times. The volume also offers suggestions to offset economic hardships the pandemic has caused especially to the poor and marginalized as well as policy changes to help governments and communities to build more resilient economic and health infrastructure and support systems. With interdisciplinary contributions, this book is an essential read for students and researchers of public health, social sciences, health economics, healthcare management, development studies, public policy, and South Asian studies.
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by Gazella D.S. Pistorious Valeria CiccottiQuesto libro ti mostrerà come perdere peso in modo naturale. È breve, pieno di informazioni utili e di facile approccio. È un libro eccezionale per chi sta cercando di perdere peso in modo naturale. Sei pronto per iniziare il tuo viaggio verso una perdita di peso naturale e sana? Andiamo...
Impatient Foodie: 100 Delicious Recipes for a Hectic, Time-Starved World
by Elettra WiedemannA Simon & Schuster eBook. Simon & Schuster has a great book for every reader.
The Impatient Woman's Guide to Getting Pregnant
by Ph.D. Jean M. TwengeTrying to get pregnant is enough to make any woman impatient. The Impatient Woman's Guide to Getting Pregnant is a complete guide to the medical, psychological, social, and sexual aspects of getting pregnant, told in a funny, compassionate way, like talking to a good friend who's been through it all. And in fact, Dr. Jean Twenge has been through it all--the mother of three young children, she started researching fertility when trying to conceive for the first time. A renowned sociologist and professor at San Diego State University, Dr. Twenge brought her research background to the huge amount of information--sometimes contradictory, frequently alarmist, and often discouraging-- that she encountered online, from family and friends, and in books, and decided to go into the latest studies to find out the real story. The good news is: There is a lot less to worry about than you've been led to believe. Dr. Twenge gets to the heart of the emotional issues around getting pregnant, including how to prepare mentally and physically when thinking about conceiving; how to talk about it with family, friends, and your partner; and how to handle the great sadness of a miscarriage. Also covered is how to know when you're ovulating, when to have sex, timing your pregnancy, maximizing your chances of getting pregnant, how to tilt the odds toward having a boy or a girl, and the best prenatal diet. Trying to conceive often involves an enormous amount of emotion, from anxiety and disappointment to hope and joy. With comfort, humor, and straightforward advice, The Impatient Woman's Guide to Getting Pregnant is the bedside companion to help you through it.
Imperfect Pregnancies: A History of Birth Defects and Prenatal Diagnosis
by Ilana LöwyHow has prenatal testing, once offered only for high-risk pregnancies, become standard medical care for pregnant women today?In the 1960s, thanks to the development of prenatal diagnosis, medicine found a new object of study: the living fetus. At first, prenatal testing was proposed only to women at a high risk of giving birth to an impaired child. But in the following decades, such testing has become routine. In Imperfect Pregnancies, Ilana Löwy argues that the generalization of prenatal diagnosis has radically changed the experience of pregnancy for tens of millions of women worldwide. Although most women are reassured that their future child is developing well, others face a stressful period of waiting for results, uncertain prognosis, and difficult decisions. Löwy follows the rise of biomedical technologies that made prenatal diagnosis possible and investigates the institutional, sociocultural, economic, legal, and political consequences of their widespread diffusion. Because prenatal diagnosis is linked to the contentious issue of selective termination of pregnancy for a fetal anomaly, debates on this topic have largely centered on the rejection of human imperfection and the notion that we are now perched on a slippery slope that will lead to new eugenics. Imperfect Pregnancies tells a more complicated story, emphasizing that there is no single standardized way to scrutinize the fetus, but there are a great number of historically conditioned and situated approaches. This book will interest students, scholars, health professionals, administrators, and activists interested in issues surrounding new medical technologies, screening, risk management, pregnancy, disability, and the history and social politics of women’s bodies.