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This book is designed to help those with the progressive vision loss caused by macular degeneration. The leading cause of blindness in people over 50, the disease is more common than cataracts and glaucoma combined.
Addresses the emotional and psychological challenges of fighting breastancer, refutes popular assumptions about treatment and post-treatmentptions, and offers guidance for making health decisions.
Addresses the physical problems of women following breast cancer surgery.
Having breast cancer can be devastating for the woman affected - and for her family and loved ones. It can also be confusing, because there are many variations of the disease and at least as many treatments. By bringing together comprehensive information on the subject, Breast Cancer Basics and Beyond helps women better understand their illness and participate in making decisions about all aspects of their treatment and care. In this book, award-winning medical writer Delthia Ricks tells you all about: common and rare types of breast cancer, their causes and symptoms, diagnosis, including mammography and different kinds of biopsies, treatment options, including lumpectomy, mastectomy, chemotherapy, radiation and hormone therapy, benefits and side effects of the most commonly used drugs, your risk factors, including ethnicity, genetics, hormones and diet, life after cancer, follow-up care and dealing with recurrence, reasons for hope: breast cancer research and treatments in development.
Many women are unaware that they have anemia. Its symptoms, fatigue, weakness, shortness of breath, headaches, and poor concentration, are often attributed to stress rather than iron deficiency. Using case studies, Joan Gomez discusses the prevention and treatment of anemia during childhood, adolescence, and menopause.
Explains how to recognize harmful fad diets, why supplements aren't necessary,nd why the food guide pyramid is a healthy way to eat, with information onhe best books on nutrition.
Offers advice on improving the relationship between parents and their children, and shares the views and misconceptions of each group.
From the authors of "Back in Shape" comes this powerful resource for preventing and treating back problems with exercise programs and natural treatments. The authors discuss a range of non-surgical techniques offered by healthcare practitioners, from yoga and massage therapy to chiropractic treatment and acupuncture. 30 illustrations.
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