Chronic Disease

Learning to adapt to life after being diagnosed with chronic pain and illness is extremely difficult. Life as you knew it, along with your hopes and dreams for your life, literally gets turned upside down in an instant. This comes with a lot of deep complicated emotions from grief, sadness, anger, frustration to living in a constant state of uncertainty and stress. Most people assume that if you get sick, a medical professional like Dr. House will work endlessly until they have answers and a cure so you can go back to living the life you used to know.

What if there was a way of eating that may help us live healthier for longer and protect the future of our planet, too? The good news is that evidence now shows a plant-based diet may offer us exactly that – and straight-talking nutritionist Simon Hill has done the hard work translating the science into actionable advice for everyday life. Before transitioning to a plant-based diet Simon held many of the common misconceptions.

Julie fully expected to be breathing at the end of the trip - but driving into Death Valley felt like giving up, surrendering. She'd spent years battling a mysterious illness so extreme that she often couldn't turn over in her bed. The top specialists in the world were powerless to help, and research on her disease, chronic fatigue syndrome, was at a near standstill. Having exhausted the plausible ideas, Julie turned to an implausible one. Going against both her instincts and her training, she followed the advice of strangers she'd met on the Internet.

At the age of 27, Whitney Dafoe was forced to give up his life as a photographer who traveled the world. Bit by bit a mysterious illness stole away the pieces of his life: First, it took the strength of his legs, then his voice, and his ability to eat. The Puzzle Solver follows several years in which he desperately sought answers. Whitney's father, Ron Davis, PhD, a world-class geneticist at Stanford University whose legendary research helped crack the code of DNA, suddenly changed the course of his career in a race against time to cure his son's debilitating condition.

The science is in on the many methods of intermittent fasting. The health benefits and metabolic benefits are significant and proven over and over: anti-aging effects, fat loss, weight loss, reduced hunger, clarity, and much more. Plus, learn about the carnivore diet: The newest rage in the low-carb community is the carnivore diet. People are reporting tremendously beneficial results in digestions, energy, and fat loss/weight loss. It's completely contradictory to what doctors have been preaching for years about diets.

This audiobook is a step-by-step, practical program. Go from insomnia to the best sleep of your life in as little as four to eight weeks.

Each day, I learn more and more about Chronic Kidney Disease. That's what I write about in SlowItDownCKD, my weekly blog at http://gailraegrwood.wordpress.com. Readers of the blog who are not computer savvy have asked for print books of the blogs. These Are 2016's blogs in book form. You can read more blogs in The Book of Blogs: Moderate Stage Chronic Kidney Disease, Part 1; The Book of Blogs: Moderate Stage Chronic Kidney Disease, Part 2; and SlowItDownCKD 2015. The book that prompted the idea for the blog is also available. That's What Is It and How Did I Get it? Early Stage Chronic ...

Check out and follow the Author Page for more books. Illness and disease run rampant throughout the world. We all know someone who suffers from a disease, whether arthritis, obesity, depression, cancer, epilepsy, Alzheimer's disease, or more. Even if we ourselves do not have a chronic illness, it is likely that an elderly relative does. We are also all affected by cold and flu season, which is constantly becoming harder to avoid as the bacteria are adapting to treatment and becoming “superbugs”. For thousands of years cannabidiol, better known as, CBD in the form of hemp and cannabis ...

From back pain to migraines, arthritis and sciatica, over 1.2 billion people worldwide suffer from regular or chronic pain, 28 million in the UK alone. It's a global epidemic that regularly resists treatment and can totally derail people's lives. But it doesn't have to be this way. This is the revolutionary message from psychotherapist Alan Gordon who, frustrated by the lack of effective treatment for his own debilitating pain, developed a highly successful approach to eliminating symptoms without surgery or medication, offering a viable and drug-free alternative to existing methods.

Your gut holds the key to a healthy and happy future, and it's time to unlock that potential! If you've ever felt sluggish, bloated, or just plain uncomfortable after a meal, you're not alone. Millions struggle with digestive issues, but it doesn't have to be this way. With a few simple changes, you can transform your gut health and, in turn, your overall well-being. This audiobook offers a comprehensive and accessible guide to understanding and improving your digestive system.

Living with Hope – True Stories of Chronic Illness is a tribute to all who are living with a chronic illness. Real and inspiring stories of 12 people’s journey with many different illnesses are shared, including their struggles, resilience and strength. Whether you are recently diagnosed, have been living with your disease for years, or are a caretaker or loved one of someone with a chronic illness, Living with Hope is here to provide insights into how others with a chronic illness are living their life to the fullest. While the journeys are surely difficult at times, their stories ...

The Effortless Sleep Method is the approach insomniacs all over the world have been waiting for. This hugely effective method offers a simple and permanent solution for long-term and new insomniacs alike.

In Sleepyhead, science writer Henry Nicholls uses his own experience with chronic narcolepsy as a gateway to better understanding the cryptic, curious, and relatively uncharted world of sleep disorders. Charming, eye-opening, and deeply humanizing, Sleepyhead will help us all uncover the secrets of a good night's sleep.

There is no easy fix when it comes to chronic pain. Opioids are often the first, addictive resort and surgery rarely achieves the pain free outcome promised. But while there is no single fix, there is a way out and it starts with understanding the reason for your pain. This is the powerful approach of The Pain-Free M.i.n.d.s.e.t, where NHS pain consultant Dr Ravindran brings his 20 years of experience to offer you an effective set of techniques that will help you take back control and overcome your pain.

Anything that narrows the throat and interrupts sleep, particularly breathing problems brought on by sleep position, illness, life changes, or your anatomy, may be key to understanding a host of common health issues. In this groundbreaking audiobook, Dr. Steven Park outlines a simple, rational explanation for what's making you sick and provides guidance for treatment options that address specific health problems.

Epstein-Barr Virus (EBV) is one of the most common viruses worldwide, with an estimated 90% of the global population infected at some point in their lives. Epstein-Barr Virus (EBV), part of the herpesvirus family, is commonly transmitted via saliva and close interpersonal interactions. It is best known for causing infectious mononucleosis, or “mono,” often referred to as the “kissing disease.” For most individuals, an EBV infection resolves without major complications. However, its long-term implications are far from fully understood. Recent research has pointed to potential ...

Candida, a yeast naturally residing in our bodies, can become problematic when its balance is disrupted. This Candida overgrowth can cause frequent digestive problems, fatigue, skin issues, mood issues, and other chronic medical symptoms. In Candida Detox, we explore the intricate details of how Candida affects our bodies, the science behind its proliferation, and the multifaceted approach necessary to reclaim our health. If you have or suspect you have candidiasis, yeast infection, a white tongue, UTI, or another related health issue, this book is for you. Have a weak immune system and ...

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If you have wondered why scientific progress in unraveling ME has been stymied for years, Hillary Johnson's The Why offers a concise history of the American Center for Disease Control's failures, buttressed by explanations of the agency's motives. Johnson (author of Osler's Web) enumerates the harm CDC has caused sufferers, comparing the CDC's pseudo-science with 1930s eugenics. She makes the case that in lieu of undertaking realistic disease control methods, the agency has instead mimicked techniques employed by major corporations to mislead and manipulate public opinion. Rather than admit...

The start of the road to health and happiness! Are you constantly having chronic inflammation? Do you know that a certain diet can improve your condition? Do you want to fix it and live life to the fullest? If you answered “yes” to any of the questions above then this book is for you! As we all know, our bodies goes through different stages of inflammation that act as a response to certain types of diseases. Inflammation helps our body react to harmful stimuli. However, when it is out of control, it becomes a threat to our body.