Over nine million people suffer from arthritis in the UK. Are you one of them? Learn how genetics, age, infections, diet, excess weight, previous injuries and stress contribute. Choose beneficial foods and supplementsFind out which types of exercise can best bring reliefDiscover practical tips to make everyday living easier
Erwachsene Im Wachkoma (Behindertenpadagogik Und Integration, #3) (Behindertenpaedagogik Und Integration, #3)
by Patrizia Tolle
Fur eine Erholung aus dem Wachkoma kann die rehabilitative Pflege als impulsgebend eingeschatzt werden. Was sind Momente einer solchen Pflege? Wann lasst sich Pflege als rehabilitativ im Sinne der Starkung der (Wieder-)Aneignungsfahigkeiten von Erwachsenen im Wachkoma bezeichnen? Unter Einbezug internationaler Studien wird sich diesen Fragen durch entsprechende Forschungsmethoden angenahert. Aus der Sicht erfahrener Pflegender lasst sich das Verhalten von Erwachsenen im Wachkoma stets in einen s...
Bildtheorie Und Bildpraxis in Der Kunsttherapie (Wissenschaftliche Grundlagen Der Kunsttherapie, #3)
Die beispiellose Zunahme von Bildern und ihre globale Verbreitung in den letzten Jahrzehnten hat auf die Frage, wie Bilder entstehen, wie sie Bedeutung erlangen und wie sie wirken, ein neues Licht geworfen. Insofern das Bild zentrales Medium der Kunsttherapie ist, hat sie die Aufgabe und Verantwortung, Voraussetzungen fur einen reflektierten Umgang mit Bildern zu schaffen. Aus einer interdisziplinaren Orientierung heraus werden in diesem Band unterschiedliche Vorgehensweisen des Bildgebrauchs un...
The 2007 Report on Thai, Mexican, and Emerging Ethnic Foods
by Philip M. Parker
Chronic pain doesn't have to be a life sentence with this accessible guide to pain management and treatment—from identifying your problem areas to finding the right specialist Suffering from chronic pain can be incredibly isolating and frustrating. Visiting doctor after doctor can leave you feeling as if there is no treatment for your pain. If you or a loved one is suffering from chronic pain, this book can be a first step to understanding treatments that can help manage pain. Though doctors h...
An effective pain reliever from the opiate class of drugs, codeine is often prescribed to treat people with severe respiratory infections or those recovering from dental or other surgery. It is also prescribed as a cough suppressant. But because this alkaloid narcotic can be easy to obtain in various forms - in the U.S. and abroad - it's often abused by people seeking its euphoric effects. This new book gives students important and unbiased information about this addictive substance and how it a...
Pastoral Voice Of Robert Perske, The
by William C. Gaventa and David Coulter
Examine the early works of a forerunner in ministry to people with mental retardation! Robert Perske is well known in disability circles for his work as an advocate of people with mental retardation and other developmental disabilities. In recent years he has become noted for his defense of people with mental retardation in the criminal justice system and for his stance on issues related to the death penalty. The Pastoral Voice of Robert Perske focuses on the papers and articles Perske wrote...
Biochemical Principles and Techniques in Neuropharmacology (Handbook of Psychopharmacology, #1)
The up-to-date Second Edition presents an accessible introduction to the rapidly advancing field of psychopharmacology through an examination of how drug actions in the brain affect psychological processes. To help readers develop an appreciation of the development of drug treatments and neuroscience over time, the book provides historical background, covering major topics in psychopharmacology, including discussion on newer drugs and recent trends in drug use. Pedagogical features at the fore...
El USO Magico Y Ritual de Las Hierbas (Inner Traditions)
by Richard Alan Miller
Chronic Pain Management, an Issue of Primary Care: Clinics in Office Practice (Clinics: Internal Medicine, #49)
Asian Tsunami and Social Work Practice presents an inside look at the complicated nature of disaster preparedness and how it relates to poverty, trauma, community development, and service delivery systems. Health, human services, and mental health professionals from countries still reeling from the devastations of the Asian Tsunami of 2004 reflect on the challenges facing survivors, the effects of the disaster, and interventions by the community and social work professionals. This unique book of...
Managing Your Headaches
by Mark W. Green, Leah M. Green, and John F. Rothrock
Frequent headaches seriously affect the lives of millions of sufferers. The result can be lost productivity and income, restrict activity, lower self-esteem, and even social isolation. For many, it takes years to find the appropriate medication to manage your headaches effectively. In Managing Your Headaches, Mark and Leah Green and John Rothrock explain what information you should record for your physician, what a physician is looking for in a neurological examination, and what you should (and...
Cancer and Complementary Medicine
by Colleen O. Lee and Georgia M. Decker
Help your patients make the smart choices about complementary therapies! A diagnosis of cancer can have devastating effects – not only physically, but mentally and emotionally as well – leading patients to look for “cures” or relief from the side effects and symptoms that ravage their minds and bodies. Often, your patients will turn to complementary or alternative medicine (CAM), looking for a “safe” or “natural” solution to their ailments. While these treatments may promise relief from pai...
"It's a category that used to begin and end with the bone-dry pot brownie, served in a college dorm room. Laurie Wolf is a leader in its gourmet revolution." -"The Martha Stewart of Marijuana Edibles," The New Yorker magazine The use of medical marijuana has been a valuable resource in the treatment of various conditions. But for many, the stigma and misinformation surrounding the medical or recreational use of cannabis is a deterrent in trying it for themselves. Part reference guide, part cann...
Historical Contributions to the Human Toxicology of Atropine
by Ephraim Goodman
Psychedelic Shamanism presents the spiritual and shamanic properties of psychotropic plants and discusses how they can be used to understand the structure of human consciousness. Author Jim DeKorne offers authoritative information about the cultivation, processing, and correct dosages for various psychotropic plant substances including the belladonna alkaloids, d-lysergic acid amide, botanical analogues of LSD, mescaline, ayahuasca, DMT, and psilocybin. Opening with vivid descriptions of the...