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Book Review: Your Pregnancy Week By Week

admin — Sat, 02 Jan 2010 20:24:29 +0000

The classic million-copy bestseller has now been revised and updated. Here is the most up-to-date and complete information about pregnancy, presented in a unique week-by-week format. A new edition of a favorite, it features more charts, checklists, and boxes, as well as places to fill in information about Mom’s medical history, doctor’s appointments, weight gain or loss, exercise program, and more. Illustrations show clearly how you and your developing baby change and grow week by week. This is a great book, there’s plenty to read for each week and plenty of information to dip into elsewhere. Also it’s not as “doom and gloom” as many other books, which go on far too much about the things that can go wrong. Although it’s important to know the signs of miscarriage etc some books mention the things that could go wrong far too often, whereas this book is much more positive and allows you to get excited about what’s happening inside you. It’s also a good book to show snippets to your partner (it even has “dad tips”, such as buy your partner a present – what a great idea!). Having a baby is an exciting event in your life. There’s a lot to learn and a lot to look forward to. With this new edition, you’ll be prepared for all the big and little changes coming your way.
Authors: Glade Curtis
Publishers: Perseus Publishing
Date of Publication: 2000
No. of pages: 422

Book Review: The Psoriasis Cure

admin — Sat, 02 Jan 2010 20:24:28 +0000

This book gives explanation of exactly what psoriasis is and what its possible causes are. It examines how today’s commonly prescribed treatments for psoriasis may adversely affect your health. The book provides guidelines for LeVan’s complete program. The book includes anti-psoriais diet, easy-to-follow exercise guidelines, key stress-reduction techniques, and a comprehensive nutritional supplementation plan. In addition the book offers a maintenance program to prevent symptoms from returning.
Authors: Lisa LeVan
Publishers: Avery , A member of Penguin Putnam Inc.
Date of Publication: 1999
No. of pages: 154

Book Review: What your doctor may not tell you about migraines-The breakthrough program that can help end your pain

admin — Sat, 02 Jan 2010 20:24:26 +0000

The book contains all natural triple therapy program that can relieve the pain and often even prevent recurrences of migraine. It also contains patient tested, seven step program for migraine relief, how to avoid migraine triggers in foods, the home, and the environment with important tips, strategies to help eliminate migraine inducing stress, an exercise program specially designed to improve blood flow, the pros and cons of common prescription medications and much more.
Authors: Alexander Mauskop and Barry Fox
Publishers: Warner Books
Date of Publication: 2001
No. of pages: 260

Book Review: Comprehensive Stress Management

admin — Sat, 02 Jan 2010 20:24:22 +0000

A well-researched & comprehensive guide to busting stress. Different categories of stress are well-explained & supported with documented evidence. Stress information resources at the end of the book are very useful and come in handy. The 14-day stress diet is beyond compare. Destressing exercises are well-illustrated and easy to follow. An exceptionally beneficial book to those under stress due to various reasons. The questionnaires which appear throughout the book are apt and a good exercise in self-evaluation.
Authors: Jerrold S. Greenberg
Publishers: Wm. C. Brown Publishers
Date of Publication: 1990
No. of pages: 438

Book Review: The New Guide To Relaxation

admin — Sat, 02 Jan 2010 20:24:21 +0000

This book is the ideal introduction to four of the most popular relaxation methods used today. While each section can stand alone, together they provide a comprehensive, practical guide to maintaining health, regaining vitality, and achieving peace of mind.
Pilates: the gentle exercise system for all,
Yoga: harmonizes mind, body, and spirit,
Meditation: create inner serenity,
Stress relief: frees your body and mind
Publishers: Parragon Book
Date of Publication: 2002
No. of pages: 256

Book Review: Every Man’s Guide to Homeopathy: the Natural Way to Good Health

admin — Sat, 02 Jan 2010 20:24:14 +0000

This manual deals with disease and ill-health in broad categories. This is virtually a reliable ‘do-it-yourself’ kit to recovery and health. The book contains the principles and rudiments of homoeopathic practice. The lists of remedies usually follow a careful and detailed consideration of the disease, along with its causes and symptoms. The auxiliary methods of treatment like diet and exercise are also listed, in addition to homoeopathic solutions.
Authors: Dr. Mukesh Batra
Publishers: Dr. Batra’s
Date of Publication: 2003
No. of pages: 202

Book Review: The Girlfriends Guide To Pregnancy

admin — Sat, 02 Jan 2010 20:24:09 +0000

Beginning with the “10 Greatest Lies About Pregnancy” (number 10: Lamaze works), and ending with postpartum dementia, Vicki Iovine’s Girlfriends’ Guide to Pregnancy has fast become the laywoman’s mouthpiece for the American pregnancy experience. Iovine is irreverent, sassy, and incredibly reassuring as she exposes the “truths” of pregnancy and childbirth, from sex to cellulite to cesareans. For first-time mothers-to-be, this candid, funny and very reassuring guide to pregnancy is just what the doctor ordered?or would if he/she knew about it. Iovine, who has had four babies and who seemingly has girlfriends with many more, believes that women learn the really valuable things about pregnancy from other women. Since too few women in today’s mobile society have a close circle of experienced female friends to turn to, Iovine’s sharing of her own and her friends’ experiences and knowledge fills a genuine need for comforting, straightforward, non-euphemistic woman-talk. Without stepping on any medical toes, and in language that is neither technical nor cutesy, she tackles morning sickness, swollen breasts, exercises, stretch marks, sex during and after pregnancy, delivery and just about everything else, from maternity clothing to bladder behavior. Iovine anticipates every conceivable question, and her responses are warm, wise and witty.
Authors: Vicki Iovine
Publishers: Pocket Books
Date of Publication: 1995
No. of pages: 262

Book Review: Massage, Aromatherapy & Yoga

admin — Sat, 02 Jan 2010 20:24:08 +0000

This practical guide brings together the very best natural health-promoting practices, with detailed step-by-step instructions from leading experts. A comprehensive guide to natural therapies for the mind and body, this book shows how to use the traditional arts of massage, aromatherapy, shiatsu, reflexology and yoga. The book is divided into comprehensive sections on massage, aromatherapy and yoga. The section on massage focuses on the benefits of massage from being relaxing to invigorating. By mastering a few simple techniques and sequences, you will learn the language of touch – a valuable gift or yourself and others. The second section on aromatherapy helps to discover the ancient art of aromatherapy, refined over the centuries, and shows how to harness the therapeutic powers of essential oils in a relaxing, restorative massage that combines the sense of smell with the healing value of touch. This wonderful guide also focuses on the timeless Indian philosophy of yoga, which brings together physical and spiritual discipline to promote health and peace of mind. This section, which is based on the internationally renowned Iyengar method, provides a ten-week course for home practice including exercise, relaxation, and breath control. Fully illustrated throughout with step-by-step colour photographs clearly explaining all the techniques, this book provides expert advice on using each therapy to promote physical well-being and help treat common ailments.
Authors: Carole Mc Gilvery, Jimi Reed, Mira Mehta
Publishers: Hermes House
Date of Publication: 2003
No. of pages: 256

Book Review: Living With Arthritis

admin — Sat, 02 Jan 2010 20:24:07 +0000

This concise book on arthritis discusses various types of arthritis. T he clinical aspects of rheumatoid arthritis & gout have been well-explained. The chapter on physical therapy is especially useful. Exercises for back, knee & neck pain are explained with appropriate illustrations. There is a chapter dedicated to the role of complimentary medicine in treating arthritis.
Authors: Dr Manoj Kandoi
Date of Publication: 2003
No. of pages: 83

Book Review: Your Asthma – Free Child

admin — Sat, 02 Jan 2010 20:24:07 +0000

This book is an easy to follow guide to safe and natural treatments and effective stress management techniques for combating asthma. It helps parents to identify and eliminate potential allergens in the home, wean children off unhealthful or allergenic foods, understand the risks and benefits of asthma medication, incorporate asthma fighting supplements into children’s diets, teach breathing exercises to combat attacks, use visualization techniques to offset the stress of an attack and develop coping strategies for children to manage the symptoms of asthama.
Authors: Dr. Richard N. Firshein
Publishers: Avery – A member of Penguin Patnam Inc.
Date of Publication: 2002
No. of pages: 325