Nearly half of Americans use supplements―and many more are curious about them―yet questions abound. Will feverfew help my migraines? Are there any vitamins that will keep my skin clear? Does lysine really prevent cold sores? Are there herbs I can take to boost my mood? Are any of these things safe?Mark Moyad, MD, MPH is the only physician …
The definitive source for choosing the optimal herbal therapy- thoroughly revised and updated. Millions of Americans are turning to herbal therapies to heal what ails them-either as an alternative or as a supplement to traditional medicine. From the most trusted name in natural healing, Phyllis A. Balch’s new edition of Prescription for Herbal Healing …
Pocket Guide for Lactation Management, Second Edition is the perfect resource for the variety of situations commonly encountered by those working with lactating and breastfeeding mothers and their babies. Conveniently organized by the issue that the healthcare provider will meet, it helps caregivers quickly resolve key challenges, such as babies who aren’t gaining weight fast enough, mothers with …
Two of the foremost American educators and healers in the Chinese medical profession demystify Chinese medicine’s centuries-odl approach to health. Combining Eastern traditions with Western sensibilities in a unique blend that is relevant today, BETWEEN HEAVEN AND EARTH opens the door to a vast storehouse of knowledge that bridges the gap between mind and body, theory and practice, …
More people than ever before have diabetes. The disease affects an estimated 21 million adults and children in the US and many people with the disease don’t have it under control. Unlike years ago, you have a good chance of living an active and healthy life with diabetes – provided you work with your health-care team to take …
Hailed by The New York Times as a “feminist classic,” and “America’s bestselling book on women’s health,” the comprehensive guide to all aspects of women’s health and sexuality, including menopause, birth control, childbirth, sexual health, sexual orientation, gender identity, mental health and general well-being.Six years after the 2005 overhaul of this classic guide to women’s health, the 2011 …
END PAIN, REGAIN RANGE OF MOTION AND PREVENT RE-INJURYMillions of people suffer from debilitating shoulder problems every year. With Healthy Shoulder Handbook, you can take yourself off that list. This friendly manual outlines the causes for common shoulder conditions, including shoulder impingement, rotator cuff, tendinitis, dislocation and repetitive motion injuries.Illustrated with over 300 step-by-step photographs, Healthy Shoulder Handbook …
New for 2015: Updated edition, companion children’s book available, new Welbe mobile app to track how you eat, move, and sleep in one central place. “Well written and scrupulously researched, this breezy guide lobbies for an all-encompassing approach to improving one’s lifestyle…Rath’s ’30-Day Guide’…is clear and actionable.” -Kirkus reviewEat Move Sleep is the latest New York Times bestseller from Tom …
The Language of Yoga: Complete A to Y Guide to Asana Names, Sanskrit Terms, and Chants
Have you ever been bewildered in yoga class by the terms the teacher uses? What is the deeper meaning of these terms? How can you benefit by knowing them? For passionate and curious yoga students, The Language of Yoga offers the definitive A-Y of asana names and Sanskrit terms (there is no Z in Sanskrit!). This interactive set includes more …
Why Do Men Have Nipples? Hundreds of Questions You’d Only Ask a Doctor After Your Third Martini
Is There a Doctor in the House?Say you’re at a party. You’ve had a martini or three, and you mingle through the crowd, wondering how long you need to stay before going out for pizza. Suddenly you’re introduced to someone new, Dr. Nice Tomeetya. You forget the pizza. Now is the perfect time to bring up all those …