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Medicine, Health and Society (Bsa New Horizons In Sociology Ser.)
by Hannah BradbySharp, bold and engaging, this book provides a contemporary account of why medical sociology matters in our modern society. Combining theoretical and empirical perspectives, and applying the pragmatic demands of policy, this timely book explores society's response to key issues such as race, gender and identity to explain the relationship between sociology, medicine and medical sociology. Each chapter includes an authoritative introduction to pertinent areas of debate, a clear summary of key issues and themes and dedicated bibliography. Chapters include: * social theory and medical sociology * health inequalities * bodies, pain and suffering * personal, local and global. Brimming with fresh interpretations and critical insights this book will contribute to illuminating the practical realities of medical sociology. This exciting text will be of interest to students of sociology of health and illness, medical sociology, and sociology of the body. Hannah Bradby has a visiting fellowship at the Department of Primary Care and Health Sciences, King's College London. She is monograph series editor for the journal Sociology of Health and Illness and co-edits the multi-disciplinary journal Ethnicity and Health.
Medicine in the American West (Cornerstones of Freedom)
by Lucile DavisPracticing medicine in the American West was difficult and dangerous. People who practiced medicine often could not make a living. But those who did accomplished two things that were very important to the future of the United States. They helped explore and develop the field of medicine as they explored and settled the American West.
Medicine in Translation: Journeys with My Patients
by Danielle OfriFor two decades, Dr. Danielle Ofri has cared for patients at Bellevue, the oldest public hospital in the country and a crossroads for the world's cultures. In Medicine in Translation, she introduces us, in vivid, moving portraits, to the patients she has known. They have braved language barriers, religious and racial divides, and the emotional and practical difficulties of exile in order to access quality health care. Sharing their journeys with them over the years, Danielle has witnessed some of their best and worst moments, and come to admire their resilience and courageous spirit. Danielle introduces us to her patients: Samuel Nwanko, who was brutally attacked by a Nigerian cult in his homeland and is attempting to create a new life in America; Jade Collier, an Aussie who refuses to let a small thing like a wheelchair keep her from being a homegrown ambassador to New York City; Julia Barquero, a Guatemalan woman who migrated to the States to save her disabled son but cannot obtain the lifesaving heart transplant she needs because she is undocumented. We meet a young Muslim woman threatened at knifepoint for wearing her veil, and the spitfire Señora Estrella, one of Danielle's many Spanish-speaking patients, whose torrent of words helps seal Danielle's resolve to improve her own Spanish, an essential skill in today's urban hospitals. And so she, her husband, and their two young children and seventy-five-pound dog relocate to Costa Rica, where they discover potholes the size of their New York City apartment, a casual absence of street signs or even street names, tangy green-skinned limon dulce dangling in the playground, and sudden rains surging over the craggy edges of roadside ditches. Ultimately, Danielle experiences being a patient in a foreign country when she gives birth to their third child, a "Costarricense" girl. With controversy over immigrants in our society escalating, and debate surrounding health-care reform becoming increasingly urgent, Ofri's riveting stories about her patients could not be more timely. Living and dying in the foreign country we call home, they have much to teach us about the American way, in sickness and in health.
Medicine, Malpractice and Misapprehensions (Biomedical Law and Ethics Library)
by V.H. HarpwoodAnalyzing the level of claims for clinical negligence in the light of the most recent trends and discovering whether there is indeed a litigation crisis in healthcare, this book is a topical and compelling exploration of healthcare and doctor-patient relationships. The author: identifies and analyzes the growing pressures on doctors in modern society, placing their role in context explores some of the myths surrounding media claims about malpractice considers the practice of ‘defensive medicine’ and the difference between defensive practices and sensible risk management examines external pressures, such as political interference with clinical practice in the form of target-setting and what might be described as a culture of creeping privatization of healthcare. Covering the topics of medicine and the media and the causes of occupational stress among doctors, this volume is a must read for all students of medical law and medical ethics.
Medicine of the Cherokee: The Way of Right Relationship
by J. T. Garrett Michael Tlanusta GarrettDiscover the holistic experience of human life from the elder teachers of Cherokee Medicine. With stories of the Four Directions and the Universal Circle, these once-secret teachings offer us wisdom on circle gatherings, natural herbs and healing, and ways to reduce stress in our daily lives.
Medicine, Religion, and Magic in Early Stuart England: Richard Napier's Medical Practice (Magic in History)
by Ofer HadassThe astrologer-physician Richard Napier (1559-1634) was not only a man of practical science and medicine but also a master of occult arts and a devout parish rector who purportedly held conversations with angels. This new interpretation of Napier reveals him to be a coherent and methodical man whose burning desire for certain, true knowledge contributed to the contemporary venture of putting existing knowledge to useful ends.Originally trained in theology and ordained as an Anglican priest, Napier later studied astrological medicine and combined astrology, religious thought, and image and ritual magic in his medical work. Ofer Hadass draws on a remarkable archive of Napier’s medical cases and religious writings—including the interviews he claimed to have held with angels—to show how Napier’s seemingly inconsistent approaches were rooted in an inclusive and coherent worldview, combining equal respect for ancient authority and for experientially derived knowledge. Napier’s endeavors exemplify the fruitful relationship between religion and science that offered a well-founded alternative to the rising mechanistic explanation of nature at the time.Carefully researched and compellingly told, Medicine, Religion, and Magic in Early Stuart England is an insightful exploration of one of the most fascinating figures at the intersection of medicine, magic, and theology in early modern England and of the healing methods employed by physicians of the era.
Medicine, Religion, and Magic in Early Stuart England: Richard Napier's Medical Practice (Magic in History)
by Ofer HadassThe astrologer-physician Richard Napier (1559-1634) was not only a man of practical science and medicine but also a master of occult arts and a devout parish rector who purportedly held conversations with angels. This new interpretation of Napier reveals him to be a coherent and methodical man whose burning desire for certain, true knowledge contributed to the contemporary venture of putting existing knowledge to useful ends.Originally trained in theology and ordained as an Anglican priest, Napier later studied astrological medicine and combined astrology, religious thought, and image and ritual magic in his medical work. Ofer Hadass draws on a remarkable archive of Napier’s medical cases and religious writings—including the interviews he claimed to have held with angels—to show how Napier’s seemingly inconsistent approaches were rooted in an inclusive and coherent worldview, combining equal respect for ancient authority and for experientially derived knowledge. Napier’s endeavors exemplify the fruitful relationship between religion and science that offered a well-founded alternative to the rising mechanistic explanation of nature at the time.Carefully researched and compellingly told, Medicine, Religion, and Magic in Early Stuart England is an insightful exploration of one of the most fascinating figures at the intersection of medicine, magic, and theology in early modern England and of the healing methods employed by physicians of the era.
The Medicine Show: Consumer Union's Practical Guide to some Everyday Health Problems and Health Products
by The Editors of Consumer ReportsMedical advice on common health problems, facts about popular brand-name remedies, advice on buying prescription drugs, choosing a doctor and a hospital, what to have (and not have) in your medicine cabinet
Medicine, the Market and the Mass Media: Producing Health in the Twentieth Century (Routledge Studies in the Social History of Medicine #Vol. 19)
by Virginia Berridge Kelly LoughlinThis collection opens up the post war history of public health to sustained research-based historical scrutiny. Medicine, the Market and the Mass Media examines the development of a new view of 'the health of the public' and the influences which shaped it in the post war years. Taking a broad perspective the book examines developments in Western Europe, and the relationships between Europe and the US. The essays looks at the dual legacy of social medicine through health services and health promotion, and analyse the role of mass media along with the connections between public health and industry. This international collection will appeal to public health professionals, students of the history of medicince and of heath policy
The Medicine Wheel: Earth Astrology
by Sun Bear Wabun"The Medicine Wheel is a springboard of power that will allow you to link up to all the energies of the universe." —Sun BearMillions of people around the world have incorporated Native American philosophy into their everyday lives. Now, with this special 25th anniversary edition of the late Sun Bear's classic bestseller, readers old and new can benefit from the teachings and techniques of the Medicine Wheel. In The Medicine Wheel, Sun Bear and Wabun put forth a whole new system of earth astrology to help guide people not only in their daily living but also in their life paths. In the authors' own words, this book was written to "help all people relate better to our Earth Mother...and find a kinship with the universe." The Medicine Wheel is a beautiful and inspiring approach to graceful, holistic living in trying modern times. The Medicine Wheel's philosophy is derived from a basic principle known by all people who live close to the earth: Once you fully embrace the elemental forces of nature, you become a part of the whole. Let this book be your first step toward finding peace and prosperity—and your own special place in the circle of life.
The Medicine Wheel Garden: Creating Sacred Space for Healing, Celebration, and Tranquillity
by E. Barrie KavaschThe American Indian medicine wheel was an ancient way of creating sacred space and calling forth the healing energies of nature. Now, drawing on a lifetime of study with native healers, herbalist and ethnobotanist E. Barrie Kavasch offers a step-by-step guide to bringing this beautiful tradition into your own life--from vibrantly colorful outdoor circle designs to miniature dish, windowsill, or home altar adaptations. Inside you’ll find: • Planting guides for medicine wheel gardens in every zone, from desert Southwest to northern woodlands • A beautifully illustrated encyclopedia of 50 key healing herbs, including propagation needs, traditional and modern uses, and cautions • Easy-to-follow herbal recipes, from teas and tonics to skin creams and soaps--plus delicious healing foods • Ideas for herbal crafts and ceremonial objects, including smudge sticks, wind horses, prayer ties, and spirit shields • Seasonal rituals, offerings, and meditations to bless and empower your garden and your friends, and much more Practical, beautiful, and inspiring,The Medicine Wheel Gardenleads us on a powerful journey to rediscovering the sacred in everyday life as we cultivate our gardens . . . and our souls. From the Trade Paperback edition.
Medicine Wheel Plain & Simple: The Only Book You'll Ever Need (Plain & Simple Series)
by Deborah DurbinAn Introduction to Native American Astrology Like their Western and Chinese counterparts, Native Americans developed an astrological system for understanding the world and envisioning harmony in the universe. <P><P>Based on animals and clans and including corresponding trees, stones, and colors, the medicine wheel is broken into 12 moons similar to the 12 signs in Western astrology. In fascinating detail and with illustrations throughout, this new entry in the Plain & Simple series explores an exciting and little-known aspect of Native American culture.In addition to analyses of all the signs, symbols, and seasonal associations, there are illuminating charts, explanations of the medicine wheel, and practical ideas for using Native American astrology as an oracle. This is a book for the thousands fascinated by Native American legend and lore.
The Medicine Within: 13 Moons of Indigenous Wisdom, Ancestral Connection and Animal Spirit Guidance
by Asha FrostUnlock the strength and wisdom in your own lineage, connect with ancestral guides and animal spirits, and discover the healing powers of Indigenous Medicine.Follow the path of the 13 Ojibway moons to help you directly experience your own connection to your inherent healing powers. Through storytelling, personal reflections, ceremonies, rituals and shamanic journeys, The Medicine Within shows you how to apply ancient wisdom and ancestral medicine to your life in meaningful ways that are respectful and conscious of the stolen lands, lives and traditions of Indigenous peoples. You'll discover how to:· ground and root yourself in your own lineage and ancestral guides· connect to Spirit and your innate healing powers in your own unique way· practise self-care and rest on your journey· trust and surrender in order to manifest· release self-doubt, fear, disconnection and insecurityIf you feel you don't have access to your roots, ancestors or spiritual connection and you look outside of yourself for answers, you are forgetting the medicine you need lives within you.
Medicinemaker
by Hank WesselmanIn the brilliant visionary tradition of Carlos Castaneda, anthropologist Hank Wesselman first documented his spiritual journey in the acclaimed account Spiritwalker. Now he continues his travels through the spirit world in this astonishing book, leading us into the heart of one of the greatest mysteries of existence.Dr. Wesselman's inspiring quest began with a dramatic encounter on the island of Hawaii. Though he had feared his connection to Nainoa, a kahuna initiate and fellow mystic traveler, would be severed when he moved to San Diego, Wesselman would continue to merge minds with Nainoa. Over the next five years, the true purpose of their profound yet cryptic contact took shape. Wesselman had gained access to some inner doorway, putting him in the presence of a transcendent life force and intelligence. On the threshold of a dazzling new understanding of nature, he was a shaman in training, an initiate into the sacred, secret healing powers of the spirit world.This remarkable book gives us an unprecedented glimpse into the origin and the destiny of our species. Hank Wesselman has brought back from his extraordinary travels an extraordinary message: the keys to personal power and to the healing of all humankind.From the Trade Paperback edition.
Medicines For Women
by Mira Harrison-WoolrychIn this definitive new text, the major medicines, devices and vaccines used by women worldwide are brought together for the first time in a single volume. Written and edited by international experts with an evidence-based approach, the book offers a comprehensive summary of all the key areas of women's medicines. In the first part, issues relating to female drug exposure and considerations for prescribing for subgroups of women - for example during pregnancy and lactation - are presented in the context of contemporary clinical practice. In the second part, specific groups of pharmaceutical products are reviewed, including oral contraceptives, emergency contraception, treatment of chronic pelvic pain, hormone replacement therapy, bisphosphonates, herbal medicines for women, contraceptive devices and human papilloma virus (HPV) vaccines. Every chapter reviews and summarises the efficacy and safety of each group of products and concludes with a useful set of clinical take home messages. In the third part, broader perspectives are presented - from a primary care overview of prescribing for women, through to regulatory, political and religious aspects, including issues with women's medicines in developing countries. The final two chapters focus on risk communication and conclude that women themselves should be placed at the centre of all discussions about their medicines. The book is aimed at prescribers, other healthcare professionals and students in the field of women's health throughout the world. It is an extremely valuable resource for all in clinical practice, for students of medicine, nursing, pharmacy and related sciences, and also for those in medicines regulation, pharmacovigilance and the pharmaceutical industry.
Medieval Chinese Medicine: The Dunhuang Medical Manuscripts (Needham Research Institute Series)
by Christopher Cullen Vivienne LoIn recent decades various versions of Chinese medicine have begun to be widely practised in Western countries, and the academic study of the subject is now well established. However, there are still few scholarly monographs that describe the history of Chinese medicine and there are none at all on the medieval period. This collection represents the kind of international collaboration of research teams, centres and individuals that is required to begin to study the source materials adequately. The first book in English to discuss this fascinating material in the century since the Dunhuang library was discovered, the text provides a unique and fascinating interpretation of Chinese medical history.
Mediscams
by Chuck WhitlockWhere their health is concerned, Americans want answers. Too often, what they get are false promises from medical "professionals" more intent on lightening their patients' wallets than helping to shave off those stubborn five pounds. These medical scam artists run from the petty to the downright dangerous, and their schemes can leave you poorer but wiser, hospitalized, or much worse... Now journalist Chuck Whitlock tackles the seedy world of medical scams, exposing everything from bogus pills that claim to relieve symptoms of drunkenness, to questionable weight-loss programs, to bizarre plastic surgery procedures.Called "the nation's leading scambuster" by Oprah Winfrey, Chuck Whitlock tackles treacherous HMOs, doctors, and charlatans. Then he shows the reader how to avoid falling victim to medical scams.
Meditação: Aprenda a dormir melhor usando meditação guiada
by Dawn HoltMuitas pessoas são desconfiadas quanto a meditação por causa de um número de mitos flutuando por aí devido à falta de informação. Este livro busca criar uma ponte nesta lacuna. Feito especialmente para iniciantes, é um completo guia que lhe ajudará a entender os princípios básicos da meditação com atenção plena, assim como um grande espectro de atividades práticas e estratégias para incorporar atenção plena à sua vida. Ainda ganhando popularidade no Ocidente, a força comumente conhecida como o Kundalini vem fazendo parte das práticas de meditação em todo o mundo por incontáveis gerações. Na religião Darma, o Kundalini é a força primordial que está localizada perto da base do cordão espinhal. Há inúmeras diferentes tradições que falam sobre extrair o poder do Kundalini, tipicamente com o objetivo de iniciar um período de iluminação espiritual, mas também para uma ampla variedade de propósitos, desde a busca por orientação para problemas sérios, até lidar com uma indigestão. Tradicionalmente, é dito que o Kundalini fica adormecido, esperando para ser despertado. Não espere mais para descobrir a SUA CHAVE para uma nova e melhor vida.
Meditação: Ative Seus Chakras e Reduza Ansiedade e Depressão
by Jack KulinEste livro é um guia curto e agradável que fornece luz sobre a técnica da meditação, como facilitar a prática e mais importante, ver reais resultados com o ato de meditar. Muitas pessoas adorariam ver uma melhora em suas contas bancárias, seus casamentos, suas carreiras - no entanto, poucos pensariam que a meditação pode realmente entregar resultados para tanto. Neste livro, falarei por que é legal meditar e como fazer da meditação algo divertido e não chato. Você está prestes a descobrir como o estresse tem um impacto muito pior na nossa saúde do que achava. Os efeitos a curto prazo podem levar à irritabilidade e perda de foco mental, mas os efeitos a longo prazo podem resultar em doenças mais sérias como pressão alta, ataques do coração, depressão, e mais. Há muitas causas para o estresse, as quais são apontadas no livro. Mas também há várias técnicas que você pode usar agora para sentir sua mente mais clara, relaxada, e saudável. Meditação é a chave para dominar a consciência de sua mente e seu corpo. Alivia o estresse e o traz um estado de profundo autorespeito e autoconsciência que se torna integrado em seus hábitos diários - o(a) capacitando para fazer escolhas saudáveis facilmente.
Meditação: Guia para Iniciantes no Uso da Técnica de Meditação Diária
by Pema LovicSobre este Livro Este é um pequeno livro sobre meditação que não o afundará no segundo plano e na teoria. Ao invés disso, o foco principal é a introdução de técnicas fáceis de usar, que você pode começar imediatamente, como os primeiros passos no desenvolvimento de uma prática de meditação eficaz. Essas técnicas são simples, mas com prática regular e com algumas das dicas rápidas que apresentarei, você tornará a meditação parte de sua vida diária.
Meditação: Uma vida de atenção plena
by Cecile SmithEste livro contém as etapas e estratégias comprovadas sobre como ajudar a lidar com o ritmo avassalador da vida moderna. Você só precisa praticar por alguns minutos todos os dias; não custa nada e pode produzir benefícios tangíveis ao seu equilíbrio emocional. De vez em quando, todo mundo procura esse profundo relaxamento interior ou se encontra um pouco estressado demais. Da mesma forma, muitas pessoas sofrem de ansiedades - trabalho, finanças, saúde, família, situações sociais e muito mais. Este livro é, em poucas palavras, o guia mais completo, prático e moderno que uma pessoa pode ler hoje, sobre meditação. Ele contém todos os passos necessários, maravilhosamente combinados com muitas fotos e ilustrações, a fim de você começar no maravilhoso mundo da meditação. O que você vai descobrir lendo este livro e, concomitantemente através da prática da meditação, será capaz de diminuir com os seus níveis de estresse, perder peso, tornar-se apto e melhorar o nível geral de suas condições de vida. Este livro fornecerá muitos detalhes sobre o que é meditação, por que é importante praticá-lo, como ser um praticante de meditação, em que aspectos de sua vida você verá grandes melhorias e como permanecer no caminho certo para alcançar os seus objetivos, o mais rápido possível.
Meditação - Aprenda A Como Meditar Para Paz Interior E Felicidade: Aprenda a como meditar para paz interior e felicidade
by Hun GrantMeditação é uma forma de exercício cuidadoso com foco em ajudar as pessoas a sair de seus estresses diários da vida e ter uma vida atenciosa e relaxada. Meditações têm sido seguidas por muitas pessoas em todo o mundo. É um exercício fácil que requer apenas concentração e consistência. Ela ajuda as pessoas a lidarem com os estresses diários da vida e previnem a acumulação desses estresses. Permite que a pessoa aproveite a vida em sua totalidade. Pode preencher a vida das pessoas com felicidade e contenção. Ajuda a manter o corpo em forma com uma harmonia completa. Também fortalece o funcionamento de órgãos sensoriais. A meditação aumenta a habilidade institutiva do corpo e auxilia na tomada de decisões com grande facilidade. Também ajuda a reduzir a raiva das pessoas. A prática da meditação está sendo cada vez mais vista como um dos métodos mais poderosos de auto-consciência e auto-melhora por todo o mundo. Meditação é considerada como o método preferido de relaxamento e controle do estresse, com o objetivo de aprimorar a saúde geral, tanto física quanto mental.
Meditação: Aprenda A Lidar Com A Ansiedade E Viva Uma Vida Mais Calma (Atenção Plena)
by Martha HarrisEste livro é excelente para pessoas que estão pensando em começar uma prática de meditação, mas talvez não saibam por onde começar. Um hábito regular de meditação pode torná-lo mais saudável, mais feliz e mais bem sucedido do que nunca! Este livro vai te ensinar exatamente como acalmar sua mente, liberar a tensão e “se deixar levar” de uma maneira que vai mudar sua vida para sempre! Meditação não é sobre cantar, cristais ou brincar com uma pena de águia. É uma maneira cientificamente comprovada de assumir o controle de sua vida, assumindo o controle de sua mente. Se você está pronto para agir e mudar sua vida para melhor, este livro definitivamente irá guiá-lo na direção certa.
Meditação : Aprenda A Meditar (Técnicas De Relaxamento E Meditação Zen)
by Joel YatesVocê é capaz de desfrutar de prazeres simples e tornar-se mais consciente quando você pratica a meditação da atenção plena em uma situação grave e a melhor coisa disso é que você não precisa necessariamente dedicar-se à meditação de atenção plena. Você pode fazê-lo enquanto estiver comendo ou trabalhando em seu escritório ou mesmo ao mesmo tempo em sua cama antes de dormir, você pode aplicar as técnicas de meditação e relembrar as melhores delas. A meditação se tornou um estilo de vida agora. Para muitas pessoas, tornou-se um ritual diário que as ajuda a sobreviver. A razão pela qual as pessoas se tornam tão obcecadas com a meditação e com a cultura a ela associada é por causa de como a meditação abre sua mente. Naturalmente, a meditação é sobre relaxar e encontrar a felicidade, mas é principalmente sobre como mudar sua visão em relação ao mundo. Se você quer começar a meditação, você tem que perceber que não é apenas uma atividade que você realiza e tudo vai embora. Não espere mais para descobrir SUA ENTRADA para uma vida nova e melhor.
Meditação : As Melhores Técnicas De Meditação Para Reduzir Estresse E Raiva
by Dan AureliusÀ medida que mais e mais pessoas no Ocidente buscam yoga em suas várias formas, seja em centros tradicionais, na atmosfera de alto desempenho de clubes esportivos, ou por conta própria, elas começam a perceber que, longe de ser apenas mais uma rotina de exercícios, o yoga é uma disciplina do corpo e da mente. Seja usado de manhã para definir o tom do dia, durante o exercício de yoga em si, ou no final do dia, durante a reflexão da noite, as reflexões diárias no Mat apoiarão melhorarão a jornada de yoga de qualquer pessoa. Este livro tem informações práticas sobre como combater o estresse, a depressão e a ansiedade através da meditação de atenção plena. Baixe este grande livro hoje!