Summaries of books about Health & Fitness:
The Interstitial Cystitis Solution
A Holistic Plan for Healing Painful Symptoms, Resolving Bladder and Pelvic Floor Dysfunction, and Taking Back Your Life
Nicole Cozean|Jesse Cozean
The book provides a comprehensive guide to understanding and managing interstitial cystitis (IC), offering evidence-based strategies for alleviating symptoms through diet, physical therapy, and stress management. It includes personalized treatment plans, exercises, and advice on navigating the emotional challenges associated with IC to improve overall quality of life.
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Emergency!
: True Stories from the Nation's ERs
Mark Brown Md
The book is a compilation of gripping and often intense anecdotes from various emergency rooms across the United States, showcasing the challenges, bizarre cases, and emotional rollercoasters faced by emergency medical professionals. It provides a raw and authentic glimpse into the high-stakes world of emergency medicine, highlighting both the human and clinical aspects of the ER.
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Christopher Hobbs's Medicinal Mushrooms
The Essential Guide: Boost Immunity, Improve Memory, Fight Cancer, Stop Infection, and Expand Your Consciousness
Christopher Hobbs
The book provides a comprehensive overview of various medicinal mushrooms, detailing their health benefits, including immune support, cognitive enhancement, and cancer-fighting properties. It offers practical information on mushroom identification, preparation, and usage, along with scientific research and traditional knowledge to guide readers in incorporating these fungi into their wellness routines.
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Master the Boards USMLE Step 3 7th Ed.
Conrad Fischer
The book provides a concise review of high-yield topics and critical information needed to pass the USMLE Step 3 exam, with an emphasis on clinical management and decision-making. It includes updated practice questions, clinical algorithms, and exam-like cases to help medical students and residents prepare effectively for the test.
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Marrow
A Love Story
Elizabeth Lesser
The memoir recounts the author's journey as she becomes a bone marrow donor for her sister, who is diagnosed with cancer. It explores themes of love, healing, and self-discovery as the sisters deepen their bond through the life-changing experience.
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Prediabetes For Dummies
Alan L. Rubin
The book provides an overview of prediabetes, including its causes, symptoms, and diagnostic criteria, and offers practical advice on managing the condition through lifestyle changes such as diet, exercise, and weight loss. It also discusses medical treatments and strategies for preventing the progression to type 2 diabetes.
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The Anxious Truth
A Step-By-Step Guide To Understanding and Overcoming Panic, Anxiety, and Agoraphobia
Drew Linsalata
The book provides a comprehensive guide to understanding the nature of anxiety disorders, including panic attacks and agoraphobia, and offers practical strategies for overcoming these conditions. It emphasizes a non-phobic approach to facing fears directly and includes step-by-step instructions for recovery based on cognitive-behavioral principles and personal experience.
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The Porn Trap
The Essential Guide to Overcoming Problems Caused by Pornography
Wendy Maltz|Larry Maltz
The book provides an in-depth exploration of the negative impacts of pornography on individuals and relationships, offering strategies for recovery and healing. It includes personal stories, therapeutic insights, and practical steps for those seeking to overcome the challenges associated with compulsive porn use.
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Acupressure Made Simple
Easily Treat Yourself for Common Ailments
Deborah Bleecker
The book provides a practical guide on how to use acupressure, a traditional Chinese medicine technique, to self-treat various common health issues. It includes easy-to-follow instructions and illustrations for applying pressure to specific points on the body to alleviate pain and improve overall well-being.
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Chair Yoga for Seniors
Stretches and Poses that You Can Do Sitting Down at Home
Lynn Lehmkuhl
The book provides a collection of yoga exercises and stretches specifically designed for seniors, which can be performed while seated to accommodate limited mobility and balance issues. It includes step-by-step instructions and illustrations to ensure safe and effective practice for improving flexibility, strength, and overall well-being from the comfort of one's home.
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