Health Systems

With a spectacular array of true stories and case studies of the hidden benefits of mess, A Perfect Mess overturns the accepted wisdom that tight schedules, organization, neatness, and consistency are the keys to success.

When her daughter desperately needed a lung transplant to survive, Janet Murnaghan rallied against the outdated restrictions in health care that would limit her daughter's options. Transplant laws, restricting access to lungs based on arbitrary age restrictions, meant Sarah's options were limited. The injustice of her daughter's fate spurred Janet to start a public battle against outdated health-care regulations and a battle to save Sarah's life.

Renowned gastroenterologist and nutritionist shares his seven-point digestive restoration plan that targets the gut-immune-skin-brain axis based on medical evidence and decades of experience. True health care reform begins with your gut! The roots of your future health were laid while you were in the womb and during your early years. Genes are only a small part of it! If you are at a loss as to what is wrong and why you can't be healthy, think about your gut.

The immune system is our first line of defense against the hordes of microbes that threaten us constantly. Immunity answers the question everyone is asking now: What can I do to strengthen my immune system? Dr. Jenna Macciochi has studied the interplay of immunity, lifestyle, and health for over 20 years, and her book is filled with authoritative guidance. Dr. Macciochi also debunks common myths, explores why some people never get ill, and explains how germs - those pesky invaders - can actually be good for us.

Are you thinking about your future and wonder if you will get to live with some financial stability? Does the stock market seem a bit scary and complicated to you right now? Don’t worry; everyone has been in your shoes when they first started out. The great thing is that you are getting out there at a very young age, and you can start investing from as little as the cost of a pizza! Many adults twice your age still don’t understand the stock market—here you are trying to live a financially independent life by giving yourself an advantage.

Gastritis is a digestive condition that causes gastric mucosa damage and inflammation of stomach lining and gastrointestinal tract. Stomach lining degradation contributes to acid that triggers digestive system, causing burning sensations, pain and, sometimes, nutrient malabsorption. Many of the gastritis symptoms are similar to symptoms caused by stomach ulcers, though gastritis tends to affect only the stomach (as opposed to ulcers, which can also damage parts of the intestines and esophagus).

The current treatment of hypothyroidism is superficial and unsatisfactory. Patients continue to suffer from the symptoms of hypothyroidism despite taking thyroid pills. Even worse, there is no treatment for Hashimoto's thyroiditis, the root cause of hypothyroidism in a large number of patients. Dr. Sarfraz Zaidi, a former assistant clinical professor of medicine at UCLA and a leading endocrinologist in the USA, has made a breakthrough discovery about the real cause of Hashimoto's thyroiditis and how to effectively treat it.

Eine medizinische und gesellschaftliche Revolution Lithium ist ein Spurenelement, das seit Urzeiten für die Entwicklung allen Lebens unentbehrlich ist. Der Mensch bildet da keine Ausnahme. Aber leider herrscht ein weit verbreiteter Mangel, der unsere Lebensqualität mindert. Er führt zu einer Zunahme von Depressionen und Alzheimer-Demenz, zu vermehrten Einweisungen in psychiatrische Kliniken, zu mehr gewalttätigem Verhalten, zu höheren Suizidraten und letztlich sogar zu einer verkürzten Lebenserwartung!

If I had not taken my health into my own hands I would have been a gold mine for Big Pharma. High blood pressure. Chronic back pain. Arthritis. Insomnia. Anxiety. Excessive sweating. Allergies. Insanely huge ulcers in my mouth misdiagnosed as herpes. Ulcers in my nose misdiagnosed and treated as allergies. Not to mention the disaster that was my stomach.

Millions of people around the world have been diagnosed with incurable autoimmune diseases like rheumatoid arthritis. But getting a formal diagnosis of RA is often a lengthy and challenging process. Many never get a medical confirmation of what is happening to their mind and body at all! In this book, you will gain valuable insight into the natural new approach that can help you prevent and maybe even reverse the life-limiting symptoms of rheumatoid arthritis and other inflammatory health problems.

**Listing Description for "Navigating Healthcare Systems"** Are you feeling overwhelmed by the complexities of the healthcare maze? Struggling to understand insurance policies, medical jargon, or how to advocate for better care for yourself or a loved one? "Navigating Healthcare Systems" is your essential guide to demystifying this often intimidating world. This comprehensive eBook takes you on a step-by-step journey through the intricacies of the healthcare system. Start with the basics, such as understanding the key players and common healthcare settings, and then dive deeper into crucial...

Are you weary of navigating the ruthless battleground of modern life without a safety net?Ask yourself these pivotal questions: What if you could harness the power of effective communication and self-expression to overcome life's challenges confidently? Understand the profound impact of connections on your growth, happiness, and success. Have you ever considered the advantages of a robust support system in our competitive world? Discover the benefits of nurturing personal and professional relationships. Struggling to establish vital connections? Learn to identify and conquer common barriers...

Do you have joint pain that isn't going away? Tired of taking prescribed drugs, getting injections to numb the pain, and want to heal naturally? After listening to this book you'll know how overcome inflammation by implementing the Anti Inflammatory Diet.

Autism shakes up your world. It has changed my life and I wasn't even the one diagnosed with it. My brother's name is Ethan Wolfgang, but we call him Deets. He is one of the greatest gifts my family has ever received. And one of the most challenging.

Das Immunsystem als Blockbuster: vom Macher des YouTube-Kanals "kurzgesagt". Philipp Dettmer, Gründer und Kopf von "kurzgesagt - in a nutshell", einer der weltweit erfolgreichsten Wissenskanäle auf YouTube, erklärt unser Immunsystem anschaulich, unterhaltsam und witzig - passend in eine Zeit, in der viele genauer wissen möchten, wie die Immunabwehr unseres Körpers eigentlich funktioniert.

The U.S. healthcare system is in critical condition--but this should come as a surprise to no one. Yet until now the solutions proposed have been unworkable, pie-in-the-sky plans that have had little chance of becoming law and even less of succeeding. In Code Red, David Dranove, one of the nation's leading experts on the economics of healthcare, proposes a set of feasible solutions that address access, efficiency, and quality.

There currently is no cure for Alzheimer's disease - though it can be treated. For the last 15 years, John Zeisel, PhD, has spearheaded a movement to treat Alzheimer's non-pharmacologically by focusing on the mind's strengths. I'm Still Here is a guidebook to Dr. Zeisel's treatment ideas, showing the possibility and benefits of connecting with an Alzheimer's patient through their abilities that don't diminish with time, such as understanding music, art, facial expressions, and touch.

Discover how expanding and improving your mental agility—your ability to flex your thoughts, feelings, and actions—can transform your life, bolster your resilience, and foster your zest for living. Endless self-help approaches claim to have the answer. It's important to be mindful, we are told, and to stay in the moment. Sometimes, we are advised to keep going no matter what, to be 'gritty'. Others tell us that adopting a 'growth mindset' is key.

Did you know that the Mesoamerican civilization used acupuncture? Or that Da Vinci discovered the eddy currents around the aortic valve? While these may seem like mere trivia, the truth is that even in the medical field, history matters. In fact, we still use some of ancient Egypt’s assessment and treatment techniques in physiotherapy and orthopedics today. Combining the history of various exercise methodologies, including yoga, tai chi, qigong, and Pilates, with current research and clinical experience, author and physiotherapist Alex Daulat provides a unique guide that builds on the ...

Do you want to understand the main principles of naturopathy just listening to a dialogue, instead of reading a boring essay? Can you believe you can find the thinking of 50 great scientists in a single book? Are you ready for a different way to look at cancer and other degenerative pathologies? In this book Dr. Giorgio Bogoni, Italian author and experiencer in nutritional healing, will guide you through an accurate novel-essay, full of useful information, that easily deals with a topic that is usually explained throughout complex medical papers.