Health Care

“Stress causes disease. Redox imbalance is why.” From that seven-word thesis, “One Disease: Redox Imbalance” builds the provocative case that stress-driven imbalance in the body’s oxidation/reduction (redox) systems, is central to the onset and progression of chronic diseases ranging from aging to cancer, heart disease, diabetes, mental illness and more. Author Michael Sherer has synthesized research drawn from over 250,000 articles on Pubmed, a repository of global medical research, to explain what redox imbalance is, why you and even your doctor are likely unaware of it, and to ...

Discover the compassionate path to understanding dementia and ensuring quality care for your loved one, even if the journey feels overwhelming and uncertain. Have you felt lost in the maze of medical terms while trying to care for a loved one with dementia? Are you wondering how to balance your well-being with the demanding caregiving duties, while feeling isolated and unsupported? Do you struggle to maintain effective communication and manage the emotional rollercoaster that comes with this journey? You're not alone. Many caregivers face similar challenges, but there is hope. Welcome to ...

Unlock the Power of Biomagnetism for Transformative Health In this enlightening book, "How Magnets Can Save Your Life," Moses Durazo, a renowned holistic health specialist, invites you on a transformative journey through the world of Medical Biomagnetic Pair therapy. Blending science with practical wisdom, this book is not just a read; it's a journey of empowerment. It guides you in understanding and utilizing the power of Biomagnetism, intertwined with conscious decision-making and daily strategies, to unlock your innate potential for optimal health and self-mastery. Discover: The Science ...

**Discover the Elixirs of Well-being with 'The Natural Home Apothecary'** Step into a world where the gentle whispers of the earth's green bounty guide you to a healthier, more harmonious way of living. 'The Natural Home Apothary' is not merely a book; it's an invitation to embrace the ancient wisdom of herbalism and bring the healing power of nature into your home. Through this eBook, you will voyage from the foundational knowledge of herbal medicine, exploring its rich history and core principles, into the practical art of transforming herbs into remedies that soothe, heal, and nourish. ...

Ready to Ace Your NASM CPT Exam? Your Complete Audio Study Guide Is Here! Feeling overwhelmed by the NASM CPT exam material? This comprehensive audiobook transforms complex fitness concepts into easy-to-understand lessons you can absorb anywhere, anytime. What You'll Learn: Complete breakdown of NASM's OPT™ Model Client assessment techniques and program design Exercise science fundamentals made simple Real-world training scenarios and solutions Special populations programming Business strategies for personal trainers . .

One hundred years after a milestone medical discovery, Insulin: The Crooked Timber tells the story of how insulin was transformed from what one clinician called "thick brown muck" into the very first drug to be produced using genetic engineering, one which would earn the founders of the US biotech company Genentech a small fortune. Taking the listener on a fascinating journey, starting with the discovery of insulin in the 1920s through to the present day, the book reveals a story of monstrous egos, toxic career rivalries, and a few unsung heroes.

As revelatory as Atul Gawande’s Being Mortal, physician and award-winning author Louise Aronson’s Elderhood is an essential, empathetic look at a vital but often disparaged stage of life. For more than 5,000 years, 'old' has been defined as beginning between the ages of 60 and 70. That means most people alive today will spend more years in elderhood than in childhood, and many will be elders for 40 years or more. Yet at the very moment that humans are living longer than ever before, we’ve made old age into a disease.

Scientific factors in our diets and lifestyles influence our risk of cardiovascular disease, and what's good for our hearts also tends to be good for our guts, our brains, livers, and weight control, reduces our risk of many forms of cancer, and even helps us to age well. Dr Joanna McMillan cuts through the nonsense, bust the myths and misconceptions, and provides insights from the extraordinary science of lifestyle medicine to help you take pleasure and joy in eating and living well so you can give and get more from life.

I didn’t set out to write a post-pandemic health book. The seeds of this book were sown over a decade ago. Yet its core message––stress causes disease and lost stress resilience can be recovered––couldn’t be more timely. Each day brings new stories of health challenges presented as mysterious and unsolvable. Rising rates of anxiety, depression, long COVID, post-pandemic stress disorder, and a raft of physical and mental ailments all attest to the centrality of stress in disease and the global hit to stress resilience we have collectively experienced. While acknowledging these ...

At the age of 28, with his Beijing-based science communications business doing well and a new relationship blossoming, Ben Bravery woke from a colonoscopy to be told he had stage 3 colorectal cancer. As a scientist, Ben understood the seriousness of his condition. Cancer had quite literally whacked him in the guts, after all. But what he didn't expect was how being a patient, and a young one at that, would make him feel. Why hadn't he been better prepared for the embarrassment and vulnerability of lying naked on the radiation table?

More than 10 million Millennials are caring for aging parents before they've been able to fully launch their own careers and consider starting their own families, and that's not including the incalculable numbers of people affected by long COVID. Yet no one is naming this problem, talking about how it feels, or offering resources to ease the pressure of Millennial caregiver burnout. Jennifer N. Levin was 32 when her father was diagnosed with a rare degenerative illness. As she struggled with few resources and little support, she created Caregiver Collective, a national online support group.

The Opioid Epidemic: What Everyone Needs to Know is an accessible, nonpartisan overview of the causes, politics, and treatments tied to the most devastating health crisis of our time. Its comprehensive approach and Q&A format offer listeners a practical path to understanding the epidemic from all sides: the basic science of opioids; the nature of addiction; the underlying reasons for the opioid epidemic; effective approaches to helping individuals, families, communities, and national policy; and common myths related to opioid addiction.

Are you prepared for the unforeseen medical costs of retirement? Healthcare Costs in Retirement: Planning and Protecting Your Future is your indispensable guide to navigating the often overwhelming landscape of healthcare expenses during your golden years. With a straightforward and empathetic tone, this comprehensive book equips you with the knowledge and tools to make informed decisions, ensuring your financial stability and peace of mind. What You’ll Discover Inside: Comprehensive Overview of Healthcare Options: Understand the importance of planning for healthcare expenses in ...

Are you a man trying to keep it together while feeling overwhelmed, burnt out, or emotionally stuck? You're not alone. More men than ever are silently struggling with stress, anxiety, emotional fatigue, and the pressure to "stay strong." But it doesn’t have to be this way. Men’s Mental Health & Self-Care Handbook is your practical, stigma-free guide to reclaiming your mental and emotional well-being - without therapy jargon, fluff, or shame. This book is for real men navigating real challenges: work stress, emotional suppression, relationship struggles, burnout, and the outdated belief ...

Ever tried memorizing trauma protocols at 2 AM, only to have them disappear by morning? What if mastering emergency nursing could actually be... enjoyable? Why struggle with dry textbooks when complex concepts can flow through memorable verses? This revolutionary nursing resource transforms 110 essential emergency topics into engaging poems that stick in your mind when it matters most. From triage decisions to disaster response, these rhythmic verses turn challenging concepts into knowledge that stays with you during high-pressure situations.

Taking Care of You is a comprehensive “what-you-need-to-know” resource guide for women of all ages and in all stages of life who want to understand and take charge of their own health. Orthopedic surgeon Mary I. O’Connor and medical anthropologist Kanwal L. Haq have engaged leading female physicians and health experts from across the country on a range of topics that matter to women and those who love them.

How exactly should you feel like when you find yourself ill in an hospital or home bed, sometimes you are left alone or get overwhelmed by the large number of visitors that flow in and out of the room, should you battle it out all by yourself or should you try to forget that you are ill, the way others try to put it, of course you can't forget your current pain, a few old friends come in and try to comfort you, some do it well while others add salt to the injury, then an experienced physician walks in, he sees the uneasiness in your face and finds your hands stretching out to a glass cup ...

Adopting or fostering a child brings its own unique set of challenges only another parent facing the same uphill climb could possibly understand. From parenting children with traumatic pasts, to dealing with attachment issues, to raising a children with special needs, it can sometimes be a struggle just getting through the day. Mike Berry knows the loneliness and isolation you can easily feel in your particular parenting role - because he's been there.

Beauty journalist Vasudha Rai distills her 20+ years’ experience of writing and researching beauty, in this seminal book that looks beyond the basics. From designing an age-appropriate beauty routine, to actives, injectables, dermafacials and DIYs, plus the effect of meditation, nutraceuticals and gut health on the skin, this Audible Original will address it all.

Unlock the secrets of global healthcare with "Healthcare Systems Abroad," a comprehensive guide to understanding the complexities and innovations shaping medical practices worldwide. Dive into a journey that unveils the diverse approaches countries take to manage healthcare coverage and costs, providing a rich tableau of information that is both enlightening and essential. Start with an exploration of how healthcare systems are defined and why they matter universally. Uncover the historical backdrop that has influenced today's healthcare models, emphasizing major global milestones. From ...