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Certified diabetes educator teaches patients strategies for maintaining a healthy lifestyle with type 2 diabetes. Provides meal plans and other…
charts and tools for implementing suggestions. Discusses medications, nutrition, complications, and emotional problems that may arise. 2011
Men's health writer describes his four years of research into diabetes, after being diagnosed as pre-diabetic in 2006. Posits that…
although the pharmaceutical industry and physicians advocate medication, proper diet and exercise are more effective in preventing and controlling the disease. Outlines the lifestyle actions he took. 2010
Endocrinologist interviews dozens of patients with diabetes about their challenges, coping mechanisms, successes, and failures. Joins with two nurse practitioners…
to discuss the patient's role in self-management, the disease's impact on the family, and the effect of one's environment on health. Also addresses the doctor/patient relationship. 2010
Rheumatologist pens a resource book for patients and caretakers dealing with the autoimmune disease systemic lupus erythematosus. Explains the nature…
of the illness, causes, symptoms, and treatments. Also discusses management, clinical trials, and prognosis. 2013
This basic primer for the interested student of witchcraft is divided into two parts. Part one is an introduction to…
the history and types of witchcraft, including the toolkit any witch needs. Part two is a collection of spells that focus on positive thinking and supporting rituals. 2014
Gynecologist explains how female weight gain is the result of misfires involving seven metabolic hormones--estrogen, insulin, leptin, cortisol, thyroid, growth…
hormone, and testosterone. She outlines her three-week program of three-day bursts that address each of these hormones in turn through dietary changes. 2015
A medical doctor outlines a program that grew out of his research on repairing insulin function, as well as reversing…
and preventing type 2 diabetes. He discusses how his advice differs from conventional treatment. He also includes menus and recipes built around generous portions of vegetables, fruits, whole grains, and legumes. 2007
Details a Harvard Medical School clinical obesity program adapted for home use by type 2 diabetics. Provides a week-by-week lifestyle,…
diet, and exercise regime designed to improve health and decrease medications. Gives specific eating plans and measurable exercise sessions that can help reverse the progression of the disease. 2013
Retina specialists and authors of Macular Degeneration (DB 74495) describe diabetic retinopathy, a potential problem for people with diabetes. Discuss…
its development, treatment options and ways to slow its progress, and lifestyle changes that lead to better glucose control. Offer advice on coping with visual impairment. 2014
Practical suggestions for parents dealing with a child with type 1 diabetes. Discusses the physiology of teenagers, including mood swings…
and depression; peer and family dynamics; and difficult issues such as drinking, driving, and rebellion. Includes ideas for transitioning to self-care and advocacy. 2013
La presidenta de la Alianza Nacional para la Salud de los Hispanos presenta información y consejos útiles para las personas…
con diabetes. Incluye factores de riesgo, los cambios necesarios de vida, y un programa de salud de diez puntos para los afectados por la enfermedad. Incluye lista de recursos
Recounts the events that led up to the 1692 witch trials in Salem, Massachusetts. Discusses the incarceration, guilty verdicts, and…
execution of many of the villagers. Details the accusations of the young girls who fell ill. Includes timeline, facts, and resources. For grades 5-8. 2012
Medical director of the UltraWellness Center explains the causes of obesity and type 2 diabetes. Discusses adopting an organic diet,…
exercise plan, and stress-relief methods to prevent chronic illness. Includes recipes. Bestseller. 2012
A journalist and documentary filmmaker investigates the world of modern witchcraft. She looks at the roots of Wicca in the…
1950s and explores the many modern varieties of pagan practice, attending events such as a pagan conference and the meeting of a Feri coven. Some strong language. 2015
In 2002, Don Miguel Ruiz suffered a near fatal heart attack that left him in a nine-weeks-long coma. As his…
body lies unconscious, Ruiz's dreams of the people, ideas, and events that have shaped him. He invites readers into the mind of a master of spiritual seeking, offering an unparalleled and intimate glimpse into his own evolution
The most comprehensive up-to-date guide to preventing and managing Type 1 and 2 diabetes Whether you've recently been diagnosed with…
diabetes or you've lived with it for a number of years, Mayo Clinic The Essential Diabetes Book provides the latest information on how to live well with the disease so that you can enjoy a full and productive life. The advice comes from Mayo Clinic specialists who provide personal insight into various aspects of diabetes management
African American dietician and spokesperson for the American Dietetic Association discusses the basics of diabetes management, including nutrition, exercise, and…
medication. Focuses on spirituality and scripture to assist with necessary lifestyle changes. Includes healthy Caribbean and soul food recipes. 2010
Nutrition and fitness consultant suggests people with diabetes ease into an active lifestyle by getting the most out of daily…
tasks at work, play, and home and by beginning a low-impact walking program. Includes stretching and strengthening exercises. 2006