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Mind and Body Fitness April 2017
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Parenting through the storm : find help, hope, and strength when your child has psychological problems
by Ann Douglas
Ann Douglas knows what it's like to parent a child diagnosed with bipolar disorder. Ditto with depression, anorexia, Asperger syndrome and ADHD. Each of her four children has struggled with one or more conditions that fall under the "children's mental health" umbrella. Drawing on her own experience and expertise, Ann shows how to cope with years of worry and frustration about a child's behaviour; how to effectively advocate for the child and work through treatments; how to manage siblings' concerns and emotions; and, most importantly, how to thrive as a family.
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The power of meaning : crafting a life that matters
by Emily Esfahani Smith
A guide to smarter ways to pursue a life of fulfillment and significance identifies the reasons why the pursuit of happiness remains elusive for most people, drawing on the latest cognitive research and cultural insights to outline how to develop a "meaning mind-set" to achieve purpose and interpersonal connections.
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The case against sugar
by Gary Taubes
The best-selling author of Why We Get Fat outlines compelling arguments about the health dangers of sugar, identifying the powerful lobbies behind its overuse while citing its role in a range of challenges from obesity to nonalcoholic fatty liver disease.
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| Why Won't You Apologize? Healing Big Betrayals and Everyday Hurts by Harriet LernerAccording to acclaimed psychologist Harriet Lerner, the most important words in English are "I'm sorry." In Why Won't You Apologize?, Lerner explains why apologies are so important, why it's hard for some people to apologize, and how to avoid causing harm while apologizing. A bad apology can inflict as much hurt as not apologizing at all, and she offers numerous examples. She includes a discussion of effective listening and addresses ways to move on when there's no hope of an apology. This accessible book offers concrete and sympathetic advice to those who have been hurt, as well as those who need to apologize. |
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Great Books You Might Have Missed
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Dr. Susan Love's breast book
by Susan M Love
Offers the most cutting-edge information for those at risk of getting breast cancer or those who already have it, including the latest in genetic research, advances in imaging, recognition of breast density as a risk factor, a section focused on personalized medicine and much more.
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Reiki for life : the complete guide to reiki practice for levels 1, 2 & 3
by Penelope Quest
An expanded and updated edition of a Reiki classic from Penelope Quest, an internationally renowned authority on this increasingly popular energy healing practice. It contains everything readers need to know about the healing art of Reiki, including basic routines, details about the power and potential of each level, special techniques for enhancing Reiki practice, and helpful direction on the use of Reiki toward spiritual growth.
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| The Fibromanual: A Complete Fibromyalgia Treatment Guide for You and Your Doctor by Ginevra LiptanPeople who suffer from fibromyalgia experience pain, fatigue, brain fog -- and frustration that it's so difficult to find a health care provider who can help. In The Fibromanual, Dr. Ginevra Liptan relates her struggles as a fibromyalgia patient, explains the combination of treatments (both conventional and alternative medicine) that have helped her, and outlines a step-by-step plan for recovery based on four Rs (rest, repair, rebalance, and reduce). There's medical information on fibromyalgia you can review with your doctor, as well as a directory of fibromyalgia health care providers. This encouraging manual offers hope to those who are suffering from this baffling condition. |
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| The New Generation Breast Cancer Book: How to Navigate Your Diagnosis and Treatment... by Elisa PortThe availability of medical information proliferates as fast as the Internet grows, but the wide range of resources can also be confusing. This up-to-date book by Elisa Port, a leading breast surgeon, tames the wilderness of information and provides a well documented guide covering topics from screening to moving forward after treatment. Tips and debunked myths appear in boxes throughout; discussions of treatment options help with decision-making. Port includes information on heredity, men's breast cancer, and what friends and family need to know. Her tone in this all-in-one guide is both encouraging and practical. |
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Surviving schizophrenia : a family manual
by E. Fuller Torrey
Describes the symptoms, causes, and treatment of schizophrenia, tells those concerned how to take care of a schizophrenic, and discusses legal and ethical problems related to the mental illness
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Contact your librarian for more great books!
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