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In the days of the tall ships, one dreaded foe was responsible for more deaths at sea than piracy, shipwreck…
and all other illnesses combined. Cruelly culling sailors and stunting maritime enterprise, this plague of the seas was scurvy. A cure had eluded doctors and philosophers since the time of the ancient Greeks, but in the late eighteenth century, the surgeon James Lind, the great sea captain James Cook, and the physician Sir Gilbert Blane undertook to crack the riddle of scurvy. Their timely discovery, just as Napoleon was mobilising for the conquest of Europe, solved the greatest medical mystery of the Age of Sail and irrevocably altered the course of world history.Tuesday's child
By Kathryn Evans. 2007
Kathy Evans and her partner had spent months agonising over whether to have a third child, then, at thirty-five, Kathy…
decided it would be now or never. When Caoimhe (pronounced Keeva) was born there was nothing to suggest anything was wrong. The following day a midwife baldly told Kathy her baby had Down syndrome. Tuesday's Child tells of Kathy's journey through shock, anger and grief to, ultimately, a kind of acceptance. From the bombshell of diagnosis - the defining moment that was to reshape her life - she charts her initial obsession with 'Why?', the impact on the family, the often hurtful, ignorant responses of strangers (and friends), and, most importantly of all, the battle to reclaim Caoimhe as an individual, not just a 'Downs child'. When Kathy wrote what was to become an award-winning series of articles about Caoimhe, she was inundated with responses - not just from other parents of disabled children but also from parents-to-be, relatives, teachers, doctors and many others who urged her to keep writing because they wanted to know more. The result is a moving account of life with Caoimhe that goes beyond memoir to highlight society's attitudes to difference and the ongoing ethical debate about genetics, as well as examining the minefield that is prenatal testing.Nutrients A to Z: a user's guide to foods, herbs, vitamins, minerals & supplements
By Michael Sharon. 2009
With processed foods and commercially-farmed produce offering us less and less essential nutrition these days, people are taking a greater…
interest in their diet as a way to stay healthy and cope with illness and everyday stress. As a result the market is swamped with health claims for every kind of food and a profusion of health supplements, each one claiming wonder properties. This book is an easy-to-use dictionary of every food, herb, vitamin, mineral or supplement you might encounter: from bananas and carrots, olive oil and yoghurt (the oldest natural medicines), to blueberries, guarana and St John's Wort. Each entry gives a definition in plain language: what it is and where it comes from; the form it takes; how to prepare or enjoy it; its medicinal and health benefits and recommended daily dose. In addition, any other key terms or nutrients that are mentioned within the entries are marked in bold to let the reader know that there is a separate entry on that subject.A better life: how our darkest moments can be our greatest gift
By Craig Hamilton, Will Swanton. 2012
This is a rich blend of Craig Hamilton's own amazing story of how as a busy broadcaster, dad, husband and…
mental health advocate, he lives with bipolar. Craig also shares the experiences of others in the public eye who are dealing with mental illness, including powerful and practical material from Andrew Johns ( Bipolar Disorder), Garry McDonald ( Anxiety and Depression), Jessica Rowe ( Post Natal Depression) and Wally Lewis (Depression). Craig's authentic, practical and reassuring advice is underpinned by a wicked sense of humour that lifts the darker aspects of his story and makes for a truly compelling read.I can see clearly now: the soundtrack of my life
By Colleen Ashby. 2021
Toxic chemical-free living and recovery from ME/CFS
By Trixie Whitmore. 1990
Alarming levels of toxic chemicals exist in the blood of many Australians. By dramatically reducing her exposure to toxic chemicals…
and by using other therapies as well, the author recovered from chronic fatigue syndrome (myalgic encephalomyelitis).The secrets of longevity
By S Talalaj, Janusz Joseph Talalaj. 1997
A guide providing information about the relationship between diet, lifestyle and the aging process. It discusses the beneficial and harmful…
effects of various substances and therapies that have been thought to extend the human life-span.Vitamins: what they do and what they don't do (Health And Nutrition Ser.)
By Rosemary Stanton. 1999
Guide to vitamins in the diet. Provides information about the uses of vitamins in the body, in which foods they…
are found, how to preserve them in cooking and food preparation, the effects of vitamin deficiency, daily requirements, possible problems of vitamin excess and current research findings.Osteoporosis: the silent epidemic
By Leonard Rose, Melinda Rose. 1994
Giving a clear account of your bones and what can go wrong with them, this book draws on recent Australian…
research and details the latest recommendations for treatment. It also looks at lifestyle changes people can make to decrease their risks, and examines techniques such as bore density scanning which can detect the disease in its early stages, when treatment can slow or even halt its progress.Your prostate, an owner's manual: the essential guide for every man
By Derek Llewellyn-Jones. 1997
Provides an account of prostate problems and their treatment. Discusses the role of the prostate gland, the way it functions,…
possible causes of urinary problems, symptoms of prostate disorders and detection of prostate cancer.Body in action
By Sarah Key. 1993
Sarah Key, a physiotherapist, explains how the major joints work, how they can go wrong and how to put them…
right. She shows how to spot the signs of imminent joint problems and how to reverse the trend. Some simple but effective exercises are offered to alleviate pain for people already suffering from stiffness and aching joints.Overcoming allergies and stress-related illnesses: new paths to mind-body healing
By Chris Greene. 1993
Successful therapist Chris Greene explores new paths to healing by helping people to find the internal resources, abilities and strength…
of mind to overcome the stresses that cause allergies and illnesses. Illustrated by case studies and simple healing procedures, this 20th century blight, including such illnesses as chronic fatigue syndrome, petrochemical allergies and food intolerances are discussed and resolved.Epilepsy, I can live with that!: writings by people with epilepsy
By Susan Wills Goss. 1995
Epilepsy can be a frightening and bewildering condition, especially if you don't know much about it. Many questions arise along…
with fears about the condition and unforeseen problems with the new lifestyle. Find the answers from people who really know - other people with epilepsy.This book explains what arthritis is and provides a safe and sensible exercise program that will help reduce the adverse…
effects of arthritis and improve overall fitness. It targets the flexibility, strength and aerobic activities most beneficial to people with arthritis.This book provides a safe, sensible exercise program designed to pick up where formal therapy leaves off. For those recovering…
from a stroke who have a slight to moderate disability, the exercise program can be used to continue recovery, improve fitness, optimise functional capacity and prevent another stroke. Also explains what a stroke is and how the brain recovers from a stroke.Living with Parkinson's (McCulloch positive health guide)
By Lesley Cross. 1993
The author, an occupational therapist working with Parkinson's sufferers, discusses what is Parkinson's, medical treatment, the health care team, living…
every day with Parkinson's, community support and resources and latest research.Flights of fancy?: 100 years of paranormal experiences
By Lynn Picknett. 1987
In this investigation the author explores the impossible and sometimes dubious world of the paranormal, from famous hoaxes to phenomena…
for which even science cannot provide rational explanations. "Flights of fancy?" presents an array of astonishing facts and unusual theories, many of which rock the foundations of our perceived ideas of the "real" world.Nurses of the Outback: 15 amazing lives in remote area nursing
By Annabelle Brayley. 2014
The work of a nurse is challenging enough, but when you add a remote location, the stakes are so much…
higher. Meet fifteen courageous people who prove that the inland runs on nurse power.There's Anna, who is on duty as the fury of Cyclone Yasi tears through inland Queensland; Maureen in outback New South Wales, who faces everything from a snakebite to a helicopter crash; Aggie, who overcomes her demons to help young people in the Kimberley; and Catherine, newly graduated and determined to make a difference in the Gulf Country she and her rodeo-riding husband call home.From some of the most remote places on the earth, these stories bring the outback to life - we witness the harshness and isolation as well as the camaraderie of life in small towns in the middle of nowhere. These intrepid nurses tend to life-threatening emergencies, manage everyday health care and even patch up the local pets. From Bidyadanga to Broken Hill, Mount Isa to Marree, these tales are by turns moving and inspiring, full of gutsy feats and classic outback spirit.Weary: the life of Sir Edward Dunlop
By Sue Ebury. 1994
Sir Edward "Weary" Dunlop is known for looking after the men under his command during their time as prisoners of…
war. However, many would not know about his involvement in the Colombo Plan, his pioneering period in cancer surgery, and his time as a young and brilliant student who also represented Australia in rugby.Blind without barriers
By David Hume, Peter R Murray. 2021
Sent blind soon after birth David Hume stubbornly refused to live the limited life well-meaning elders and social norms expected.…
‘I do not wake in the morning and regret I’m blind. No, I wake and look to another win in a busy life’. To date that encompasses years in a blind institute, two marriages, grieving for two outstanding wives, founding recruiting firms, devising marketing techniques, facing business collapse, sailing ocean races and through much of it being the lead singer in popular bands. If you enjoy a short biography that inspires, saddens, cheers and sticks in your memory then don’t put aside Blind without Barriers.