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Audiology's answer to psychopharmacology
This book proposes that even very minute distortions and irregularities in a person's hearing can affect how he acts.It offers what seems to be an effective treatment for dyslexia, depression, autism, hyperacusis,tinnitus, and even stuttering using altered sounds to retrain the hearing. It clearly & simply describes the scientific functions of the hearingprocess along with the disorders and the actual treatment.Guy Berardcomes across as a thorough researcher and a compassionate doctor.Itclaims a 93 percent cure rate for depression within a 10 day course oftreatment, I'd say that's impressive. ... Read more

Subjects:  1. Psychological aspects    2. Hearing impaired    3. Mental health    4. Treatment    5. Cognition Disorders    6. Audiology    7. Medical    8. Audiology & Speech Pathology    9. Auditory Integration Training    10. Autism    11. Psychology    12. Treatment    13. Popular medicine   

Subjects:  1. Audiology & Speech Pathology    2. Deaf    3. Deafness    4. Emotions    5. Hearing    6. Hearing aids    7. Medical / Nursing    8. Psychology    9. Psychotherapy - Couples & Family    10. Rehabilitation   

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Excellent book for acupuncturists. It lost one star because they use color coding for some of the diagrams and the diagrams are in black and white! Their Atlas has all the diagrams in color and is also a great book.

Remember Who It's For
I was very unhappy with the last review. As an Acupuncturist with years of training this is THE text for Auricular Therapy. This text is not intended for use by the lay-person. Being a nurse in Western Medicine does NOT qualify one to practice acupuncture. If you are a practitioner or student looking for a great source this is a wonderful text.

Auricular Therapy: A Comprehensive Text
As a nurse, let alone as a lay person, this book is so technical and full of very poorly unlabled picture diagrams including the fact that all the color coded shaded picture diagrams are printed in black and white, makes it impossible to relate to the reading/studying of this book. Even when used with the Auricular Therapy Reflex Chart it is very difficult to comprehend. I have studied many medical books in my career and this was one of the poorest I have ever dealt with.I was exteremly disappointed in this book and would not recommend it! ... Read more

Subjects:  1. Acupuncture    2. Alternative Therapies    3. Consumer Health    4. Diet / Health / Fitness    5. Ear    6. Health & Fitness    7. Health/Fitness    8. Hearing   

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A must if you have a hearing loss
Ms Farley, herself a user of a cochlear implant, brings together extensive literature on the implants, news of the latest technology, plus many many stories from people who went through the decision-process and opted for a cochlear implant.If you or a loved one might be helped to hear by an implant, you need this book to help in making an informed decision.

Bridge to Sound with a 'Bionic' Ear
This book is a valuable educational resource about hearing loss and cochlear implants.

Must Read for Cochlear Implant Canidates
Read about the emotions and real life experiences of individuals of all ages, who have lost their hearing or have been born deaf. Read more

Subjects:  1. Acoustics & Sound    2. Anecdotes    3. Biography    4. Cochlear implants    5. Health & Fitness / Hearing    6. Hearing impaired    7. Popular works    8. Science    9. Science/Mathematics    10. Health, Mind & Body / Personal Health   

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Excellent guide to overcoming Hearing Loss fears!
This book covers so many topics in such an empathetical way -- extremely well written. This book will help you if you know you are losing your hearing and are downright scared/nervous about seeking help. Understanding the hearing loss is important. This is not just for the person who has suffered hearing lose and needs help, but also for the rest of the family who needs to support and help as well. This book really cannot go recommended enough!Some of the greatest scientists/audiologists that there is have come together to share in good basic English to help. Exceptional!!

A goldmine of information for the hard of hearing
Kudos to clinical audiologist Richard Carmen for assembling this all-star cast of experts.I found this affordable, accessible volume to be loaded with interesting and practical information for us hard of hearing.Audiologists and scientists discuss the psychology and management of hearing loss, and new hearing technologies, and answer lots of questions:What causes ringing in the ears?How do aging, drugs, and noise affect hearing?What are the varieties of hearing aids now available?What cool new hearing assistance technologies might improve my life?

Consumer Handbook on Hearing Loss and Hearing Aids: A Bridge
This book is a fantastic resource for current or prospective hearing aid wearers.The information is presented in any easy to read format that allows a consumer to make an informed decision when faced with the questions related to hearing healthcare options.We highly recommend thisbook to all of our...clients in the decision process. A good place to start for those helping a loved one or family member with ahearing loss. ... Read more

Subjects:  1. Audiology & Speech Pathology    2. Deafness    3. Health & Fitness    4. Health/Fitness    5. Hearing    6. Hearing aids    7. Hearing disorders    8. Medical / Nursing    9. Popular works   

Subjects:  1. Education / Teaching    2. General    3. Health & Fitness    4. Health/Fitness    5. Hearing    6. Teaching of hearing-impaired persons   

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Pretty Good Resource
It is a helpful guide for a hellious disease.If you are very internet savy this probably not the book for you. ... Read more

Subjects:  1. Consumer Health    2. Health & Fitness    3. Health/Fitness    4. Hearing    5. Popular medicine   

Subjects:  1. Diet / Health / Fitness    2. General    3. Health & Fitness    4. Health/Fitness    5. Hearing    6. Audiology & otology    7. Coping with disability   

Subjects:  1. Audiology & Speech Pathology    2. Deafness, Noise induced    3. Health & Fitness    4. Health/Fitness    5. Hearing Disorders    6. Industrial Health & Safety    7. Medical / Nursing    8. Occupational & Industrial Medicine    9. Occupational diseases    10. Safety    11. Occupational / industrial health & safety    12. Popular medicine    13. Safety in the home    14. Technology / Industrial Health & Safety   

Subjects:  1. Audiology & Speech Pathology    2. Consumer Health    3. Health & Fitness    4. Hearing    5. Medical    6. Personal Growth - General    7. Health & Fitness / Hearing    8. Popular medicine   

Subjects:  1. Alternative Therapies    2. Consumer Health    3. Diet / Health / Fitness    4. Health & Fitness    5. Health/Fitness    6. Hearing    7. Holism    8. Mind, Body, Spirit   

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WOW !
I was implanted 2 years ago and probably should have read more before getting the CI.This book is magnificant.So many of the analogies she uses and experiences that Arlene encounters were so familiar to me.It is importnat to note that not all persons who are implanted do as well as Arlene or myself; sometimes they don't work at all.But it was amazing to read Arlene's story and recall my first year with sound; and because of the similiarities in our experiences I felt a kinship to Arlene.I was unable to put the book down.

Filled with Hope
I read Arlene Romoff's book before deciding to have cochlear implant surgery.I was delighted with her matter of fact, candid, humorous, and personal diary of everyday events and the personal struggle she has gone through with a hearing loss. Great, But Incomplete
This book is beautifully written by a woman who discovers that her cochlear implant has changed her life. It has many inspiring passages and, if you already have a CI, I wouldn't hesitate to recommend you read this.Read more

Subjects:  1. Consumer Health    2. Diet / Health / Fitness    3. Health & Fitness    4. Health & Fitness / Hearing    5. Health/Fitness    6. Hearing    7. Physical Impairments    8. Cochlear implants    9. Deaf    10. Health & Fitness / Physical Impairments    11. Hearing impaired    12. JUVY-TODDLERS - JUVY-BOARD/BLOCK/TOU   

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A "must-read" for anyone coping with hearing loss
Marcia B. Dugan is a hearing-impaired person who has formerly served as a president and currently a member of the Board of Directors of Self Help for Hard of Hearing People. In Living With Hearing Loss, Dugan provides the reader with a straightforward guidebook and reference to day-to-day life and adaptation to hearing loss. From recognizing the early signs of hearing loss, to information concerning types of hearing loss, hearing aids, cochlear implants, tinnitus, speech reading, strategies and techniques for dealing with common situations and more, Living With Hearing Loss is a "user-friendly" resource and a "must-read" for anyone coping with hearing loss in themselves or a loved one. ... Read more

Subjects:  1. Consumer Health    2. Deafness    3. Health & Fitness    4. Health/Fitness    5. Hearing    6. Hearing aids    7. Hearing disorders    8. Physical Impairments    9. Coping with disability    10. Popular medicine   

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A must for parents of hearing impaired children
This book explains toparents of hearing impaired children thevariousprocedures and types of devices developed to meet the needs of these children.In concise language that the laymen can understand, this story gives accurate information regarding the use of hearing devices and some of the problems that may arise from their use.It also presents to the professionals the feelings and needs of the parents,The author uses both humor and pathos to describe the many problems faced by both the parents of hearing impaired children and the professionals who work with them.

Great Even If It Doesn't Apply to You
I've been trying to get my parents and grandmother to wear hearing aids for decades -- all to no avail.They say that hearing aids don't work and they'd be embarrassed by the looks. So when I came across this book, which describes in close, interesting and lively detail everything you need to know about different types of hearing loss, how hearing aids work, the strengths and weaknesses of various assistive devices, the importance of hearing to proper language and social development, and most importantly, the emotional aspects of hearing loss for both parents and children, I knew this was the book for me.No matter that this is meant for parents of young children; the information is useful to anyone who knows anyone hard of hearing, and the writing intimate and engaging even if you don't.After reading the book, I understand better some of the old attitudes and social constraints that keep my family from taking responsibility for their own health -- and now I have the facts (and a long list of inspirational stories!) that will give them the courage to get the help they need.

Great resource
I wish this book had been available when my son was diagnosed with a mild to moderate hearing loss 12 years ago.It is very informative and provides great information.I had found it difficult to find information regarding the hard of hearing child when my son was first diagnosed.It is also wonderfully comforting to read the experiences of other parents - it made me realize that I certainly was not alone.I bought an extra copy and gave it to my son's hearing itinerant so she could share it with other families. ... Read more

Subjects:  1. Children with Special Needs    2. Deafness in children    3. Family & Relationships    4. Family / Parenting / Childbirth    5. Family/Marriage    6. Hearing    7. Hearing disorders in children    8. Popular works    9. Family & Relationships / Children with Special Needs   

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Beautiful Book On Tea And Well-being
This book is a jewel. A good friend gave it to me as a "hope you feel better gift" the last time I was down with a bad cold. You don't have to be sick, however, to learn about the ancient history and healing power of teas and infusions.
Everything you ever wanted to know about tea...
People have been drinking tea for hundreds of years. Sylvia Schneider not only provides numerous tea recipes from China, Japan, India, Tibet, Arabia, the Americas, and Europe, she also includes the history and traditions of tea, as well as tea recipes for a wide range of ailments.Read more

Subjects:  1. Beverages - Coffee & Tea    2. Consumer Health    3. Diet / Health / Fitness    4. Health & Fitness    5. Health/Fitness    6. Hearing    7. Nutrition    8. Preventive Medicine   

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For any parent considering a cochlear implant for a child
Collaboratively written by Patricia M. Chute (Associate Professor, Department of Communication Disorders, Mercy College, Dobbs Ferry, NY) and Mary Ellen Nevins (Professor, Department of Communication Disorders and Deafness, Kean University, Union, New Jersey), The Parents' Guide To Cochlear Implants is a straightforward and highly accessible guide written especially for the parents of deaf children. Detailing in highly accessible, no-nonsense language the pros and cons of cochlear implants, each detail of the surgical procedure, how implants are used as tools for language development, information about device maintenance, a special section about cochlear implants and deaf culture that stresses the importance of consensus building rather than vehement attempts to persuade deaf people to accept implants, or vehement attempts to dissuade parents from opting for implant surgery, and much more. The Parents' Guide To Cochlear Implants is an absolute "must" read for any parent considering a cochlear implant for their child. ... Read more

Subjects:  1. Children with Special Needs    2. Cochlear implants    3. Consumer Health    4. Deaf    5. Family & Relationships    6. Health/Fitness    7. Hearing    8. Hearing impaired    9. Hearing impaired children    10. Parenting - General    11. Rehabilitation    12. Advice on parenting    13. Coping with disability    14. Popular medicine   

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A travesty
This book and all others of this ilk espouse the philosophy that those who are deaf just have to learn to live with it. I say this is wrong. Science can put an end to this condition but these scientists and researchers choose not to do so. It is more profitable to keep bilking the deaf out of what little money they can scrape together from their menial jobs for hearing aids that don't really help and for visits to doctors who look in a person's ears and "sorrowfully" announce that nothing can be done to restore hearing. Money is wasted by organizations to pay for close captions that are garbled most of the time, especially on news programs. Taxes are wasted on schools for the deaf where the deaf are taught that they are losers and have no right to expect any of the good things in life that hearing people take for granted. Interpreters charge a fortune for their services. Books like this offer no comfort or peace of mind. They are just part of schemes to make more dishonest money. Reading a book like this is going to make hearing people stop making fun of the deaf? I don't think so. Easy for a hearing person to write a book like this and say, "just live with it." If the author is deaf, then he has had his head buried in the sand. Save your money, everyone. Don't waste your time and money on books like this. If you want fairy tales, read Mother Goose or Lord of the Rings by J.R.R. Tolkien. ... Read more

Subjects:  1. Audiology    2. Audiology & Speech Pathology    3. Consumer Health    4. Deafness    5. Health & Fitness    6. Hearing    7. Hearing disorders    8. Hearing impaired    9. Medical    10. Speech And Communication Disorders    11. Coping with illness   

Subjects:  1. Consumer Health    2. Diseases - Genetic    3. Health & Fitness    4. Health/Fitness    5. Hearing    6. Vision    7. Popular medicine   

Subjects:  1. Consumer Health    2. Health & Fitness    3. Health/Fitness    4. Hearing    5. Hearing aids    6. Popular works    7. Audiology & otology    8. Coping with disability    9. Popular medicine   

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Help! I'm Losing My Hearing-What Do I Do Now?: A Basic Guide to Hearing Loss
Very helpful in describing the aspects of hearing loss and what to expect with hearing aids. ... Read more

Subjects:  1. Health & Fitness / Diseases / General    2. Neil Bauman