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"This book is a comprehensive, evidence-based guide to the diagnosis, management, prevention, and treatment of food allergies and intolerances in children and adults, written in an accessible question-and-answer format for those with allergies and those who care for them"--
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Some call it the blues or a storm in their head. William Styron referred to it as "darkness visible." Whatever the description, depression is a disorder of the mind and body that affects millions of adults at some point in their lives. In Take Control of Your Depression, Dr. Susan J. Noonan provides people experiencing depression with strategies to take stock of their mental state, to chart a course toward emotional balance, and to track their progress...
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Living with diabetes is a balancing act of monitoring blood glucose, food intake, and medication. It makes sense that individuals who have diabetes do best when they understand their condition and how to control it.
The Johns Hopkins Guide to Diabetes is a comprehensive, easy-to-read guide to this complex condition, answering questions such as: What are the differences between Type 1 and Type 2 diabetes? How are the different forms of this disease...
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"This book was written to educate individuals diagnosed with a serious medical condition along with their loved ones about the importance of palliative care. The work outlines what palliative care is, provides communication strategies for getting the type of support and care that you want and need (and not just medications), outlines successful coping strategies, and discusses family dynamics, grieving, emotional support, and spirituality. Although...
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"Dr. Okeke provides a concise guide for readers about glaucoma-an eye disorder that leads to optic nerve damage, vision loss, and blindness. She explains key terms used by doctors to talk about testing and treatment options and provides guidance for readers on how they can take care of their vision as well as their overall health"--
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"Intricately shaped and amazingly sensitive, ears are the organs of hearing and balance. When something goes wrong with the ears-- whether infection or cancer, eardrum perforation or hearing loss-- our overall well-being is generally disturbed. In [this book], Drs. Thomas J. Balkany and Kevin D. Brown, recognized experts on ears and hearing, explain how the anatomy of the ear facilitates hearing and balance and then examine the causes, symptoms,...
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"The author, a psychiatrist, distills everything readers need to know about bipolar disorder. In down-to-earth language, he explains what bipolar disorder is and how readers can live their best life with the help of medications, therapy, the support of family and friends, and medical care. This is a resource for the newly diagnosed or those seeking rapid answers to the most common questions about bipolar disorder"--
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"Major depressive disorder is a common medical condition that can be disabling and can persist for months, even years. Many people experience depression symptoms that resist treatment. Although they try various combinations of medications, psychotherapy, or electroconvulsive therapy, their symptoms don't improve. What can people who have treatment-resistant depression do to overcome their depression and feel better? In Still Down, Dr. Dean F. MacKinnon,...
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"This is the second edition of a book written by a psychologist with many years' experience in counseling patients with alcohol problems. The author dispenses practical advice for those wanting help in moderating their drinking or in learning how to abstain permanently. The second edition has two new chapters, and the other chapters are updated with new self-diagnostic questionnaires and summaries of recent research into substance abuse." --
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"Translated from the French, this psychology self-help book is meant for individuals with borderline personality disorder who are undergoing therapy. The book provides guidance and exercises that let readers evaluate their emotional state, develop strategies for managing their mood and increasing their tolerance to stress, and learning techniques that will enable them to form and maintain healthy relationships"--
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"This book describes and affirms the wide range of experiences and emotions that can follow a life-limiting prenatal diagnosis. It offers encouragement and practical ideas for moving forward, including guidance for decision-making, strategies for coping with the remainder of your pregnancy, and ideas for nurturing and being with your baby, before and after birth and death. This book also describes the concept of perinatal hospice and palliative care,...
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