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Only Knowledge Will Save You
This book is a must for everyone interested in promoting and preserving good health. Sadly, instead of educating the public in proper nutrition, focusing on decease prevention measures, and researching, studying and promoting the use of effective natural cures, the "far removed from nature" western medical establishment is indoctrinated into subscribing and relying entirely on pharmaceutical drugs, most of which are ineffective and produce debilitating, dangerous and sometimes lethal side effects. Learn about the battle going on
"A hospital is like a war"Here you have it from a doctor who has been there and done that.As he describes the things that go on in a hospital it is amazing that anyone comes out alive.It does not surprise we when they are several people I personally know who have gotten very ill in a hospital from something COMPLETELY unrelated to why they entered.This book needs to be read by all.

great seller
Very very good communication. Despite having an unexpected hospital stay, got my item shipped to me and stayed in communication until I received it. The book was in great condition as described. I'd definitely do business again. Thanks so much! ... Read more

Subjects:  1. Consumer Health    2. General    3. Health & Fitness    4. Health/Fitness    5. Iatrogenic diseases    6. Medicine    7. Philosophy    8. Reference    9. Health & Fitness / General   

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Modern, Factual, Agenda-Free Handbook on Modern Drug Abuse
Some folks reviewing this book don't seem to understand the purpose for which the book was intended:This is a general consumer book with "straight facts" from Ph.D.s in pharmacology and chemistry on "the most used and abused drugs."This isn't intended to be comprehensive.It it certainly isn't about grandstanding as some tool in the "war on drugs."The motto in this book is "Just say Know."
Buzzed: The Straight Facts about the Most Used and Abused Drugs from Alcohol to Ecstasy, Fully Revised and Updated Second Editio
great condition, recived very fast in mail

Great Drug Reference Book
"Buzzed" is written in an easy to read format, without a lot of unnecessary technical jargon.The specific terminology that has been used has, in many cases, been defined for the reader.The information is well organized and gives a good broad overview of each drug.It is an excellent reference book to keep around. ... Read more

Subjects:  1. Drug Guides    2. Drugs - Dictionaries    3. Drugs of abuse    4. Medical    5. Medical / Nursing    6. Popular works    7. Reference    8. Social Deviance    9. Alcoholism    10. Drug addiction & substance abuse   

Subjects:  1. Consumer Health    2. Diet/Nutrition    3. Diets - General    4. Food Content Guides    5. Health & Fitness    6. Reference    7. Weight Loss    8. Health & Fitness / Diets   

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Doctors Book of Home Remedies
This book is very informative and well organized.It is easy to read and gives excellent, helpful, detailed solutions for nearly every imaginable medical problem, as well as information on when to see a doctor.

Not a doctor but reads like one!
I bought this book after getting fed up taking myself to the doctor to hear that it is just a bad cold or something that could be remedied at home. I had the wonderful experience of letting myself get addicted to nasal decongestant. Not the saline spray! I know that my body can become resistant to antibiotics and the side effects are scary! Cheaper than a doctor, and more fun!
This book is an excellent source of information, with thousands of direct-to-the-point pieces of advice that are apparently effective (at least those remedies that I tried worked.) The doctors' advice is clear, direct and absent of techincal medical terms. It's a "do this" and "here's why" kind of advice rather than a lot of theory.Read more

Subjects:  1. Diet / Health / Fitness    2. Health - General    3. Health/Fitness    4. Medicine, Popular    5. Reference    6. Health & Fitness / Reference    7. Popular medicine   

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A must have for all you "abandonholics" out there!
I just wanted to comment on another reviewer's words before I give my review. The book does zero in on getting past abandonment to establish a healthy romantic relationship, but the things that made you an abandoment victim may or may NOT have had anything to do with with prior romantic situations. See more in my review that follows:
FANTASTICSOLUTIONS FOR LIFE
THe clarity and empathy in this work saved my life.

Journey to Healing
This book has had a profound positive effect on my life.I went through a painful breakup just a couple of months before I happened to come upon this book in the bookstore.I was so upset about my breakup, I lost over 30 lbs, (and I was thin to begin with), was put on an anti-depression by my doctor and started seeing a Therapist 3 days a week because I was suicidal.This book truely helped me to let go and to realize that loving yourself is the path to healing.It also taught me how to take my ex off the pedestal and see my relationship for what it really was and to move on with my life.This book helped me to gain a feeling of self-worth and to truely realize that I will love again and someone will love me again, but the most important thing is to love yourself. ... Read more

Subjects:  1. Applied Psychology    2. Depression    3. General    4. Interpersonal Relations    5. Loss (Psychology)    6. Love & Romance    7. Mental Health    8. Personal Growth - General    9. Psychology    10. Rejection (Psychology)    11. Self-Help    12. Separation (Psychology)    13. Psychology & Psychiatry / General   

Subjects:  1. Nursing - Oncology & Cancer    2. Medical / Nursing    3. Cancer Care Nursing    4. Oncology    5. Drug Guides    6. Drugs - Dictionaries    7. Medical   

Subjects:  1. Cancer    2. Health & Fitness    3. Health/Fitness    4. Lung Cancer    5. Lung Neoplasms    6. Lungs    7. Medical / Nursing    8. Oncology    9. Reference    10. Medical research    11. Respiratory medicine   

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A surprisingly simple 14-day plan to keep memory alive
How can brain function be improved to contribute to improved memory? Dr. Gary Small provides a surprisingly simple 14-day plan to keep memory alive in The Memory Prescription: Dr. Gary Small's 14-Day Plan To Keep Your Brain And Body Young. Try the questionnaire which helps you rate memory function, or try some of the mental exercises. There's plenty of room for changing and customizing Dr. Small's plan -- an important key to improving individual needs.
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Subjects:  1. Cognitive Psychology    2. Health & Fitness    3. Health/Fitness    4. Memory    5. Memory disorders    6. Personal Growth - Memory Improvement    7. Physical fitness    8. Popular works    9. Prevention    10. Psychology    11. Reference    12. Self-Help / Personal Growth / Memory Improvement   

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Best acupoints reference around
This is a great reference for anyone who wants to study the main acupoints. The pictures are great and wonderful. This is great for massage therapist or anyone interested in learning the energy meridian points. i wish the creators had an electronic version so that we can practice finding the points and seeing the flow of chi. They have this on their Qpuncture 2 cdrom, however, not everyone needs all the info on accupuncture needling. The only drawback is that the index format isn't sturdy. It can't be a portable study guide as the papers can easily tear if you flip through the pages too fast or from being uncareful. You can take the time to study it though. it's very organized with high quality visual pictures, info of where point location and how to put needles as well as when to use each point. Cool thing is that you see surounding bones, muscles, tendons, sinews, picture comparison to location of other points. Emphasis of the Qdex is on finding the location by having visual of surrounding anatomy parts. Get this if your serious about learning acupoints and get Qpuncture II cdrom if your serious about accupuncture. This product really goes above a 5 star. only complaint is sturdiness. would of been better if it were a hardback or paperback book reference which i hope will be considered in the next edition.

cool study guide
This Qdex is great in most aspects or learning the basics. the pictures are 3 dimensional and you can see where the points are. The only complaint i have is that it's thin in it's index format. You can really flip through the qdex. you have to flip through it slowly so that the pages won't tear. It would of been cool if there were an electronic version of this so that you can practice finding points with a touch screen or see the flow of the meridians. They have the qpuncture software, however, that one goes so much more in depth then the qdex which is find for students to learn the points, especially those that just want to learn points for accupressure. having it as a flashcard format might be cool too so you can carry a few around to study. The qdex is not sturdy enough to be portable. It won't last long because of it's lack of studiness. It would of been better for the creators to make a book format. Would of given it a 5 but it won't last long as the pages can easily tear. ... Read more

Subjects:  1. Acupressure & Acupuncture    2. Alternative Medicine    3. Alternative Therapies    4. Health & Fitness    5. Health & Fitness / Acupressure & Acupuncture    6. Health & Fitness / Alternative Therapies    7. Health & Fitness / Reference    8. Health/Fitness    9. Medical / Nursing    10. Acupuncture    11. Acupuncture points    12. Handbooks    13. Reference   

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excellent & necessary book
Since being diagnosed with Hepatitis C, I've read Dr. Palmer's book, & continue to review it as questions come up.It is irreplaceable as a resource book.

A Review on Dr. Palmer's Guide to Hepatitis & Liver Diesease
I have read several books on liver disease but none of them are as good as this one.I have read the first edition a few years ago and it was very helpful since I have Hepatitis B and cirrhosis.It helped me a lot in understanding the treatment such as liver biopsy, interferon and Lamivudine.It probably helped me in staying alive and healthy since I followed her advice ondiet, exercise and taking drugs and supplements.I learned that some herbs, supplements and drugs such as iron, vitamin A and aspirin that Itook previouslly could be harmful.I also restricted my salt content and fat in my food.The second edition is even better since it is even more update on the supplements and drugs.The information on Glucosamine is particularly welcome since it helped a lot in my osteoarthritis.I highly recommend this book to anyone with Hepatitis.

Review of Dr. Palmer's Guide toHepatitis and Liver Disease
The much anticipated 2nd edition of" Dr. Melissa Palmer's Guide to Hepatitis and Liver Disease" hits an out of the park home run.In the five years since the first publicationmuch new and vitalinformation will enable its readers to digest the new drugs and treatment options which will be available to them.This edition will shed important new light on the latest findings worldwide to enable people with all types of liver disease to better understand theirliver ailmentand learn how best to deal with this chronic disorder.Read more

Subjects:  1. Diseases    2. Diseases - General    3. Gastroenterology    4. General    5. Health & Fitness    6. Health/Fitness    7. Hepatitis    8. Liver    9. Medical / Nursing    10. Popular works    11. Health & Fitness / Reference   

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A decent book for the un-informed.
Book gave basic information about the disease.I would like to have seen more in-depth information about the causes, statistics and treatment. I am a Licensed Professional Counselor, and am already aware of the majority of the information in the book.

Been There
Having been a patient of Ms. Sebastian's several years ago, I can honestly say that everything she talks about in this book is based on what real women (like me) have been through.I especially liked the coverage of the anxiety that can frequently go along with the depression, of which many people are unaware.This book is easy to read and understand, which can be helpful when you are suffering from depression/anxiety and may be having trouble with memory or concentration.Other women's "stories" in the book help you to realize that you are not alone and that there is successful treatment.I am proof!

A very informative book
This book was very comforting to my wife and me when she went through a depression after our second child. It caught us so off guard.We were hungry for information.This book helped us understand postpartum issuesand how to get help. ... Read more

Subjects:  1. Anxiety in women    2. Depression    3. Family & Relationships / Pregnancy & Childbirth    4. General    5. Health & Fitness    6. Health/Fitness    7. Postpartum depression    8. Psychology    9. Self-Help / Depression    10. Women's Health - General    11. Health & Fitness / Women's Health    12. Pregnancy & Childbirth    13. Women's health   

Subjects:  1. Alternative Therapies    2. Consumer Health    3. Diet / Health / Fitness    4. Health & Fitness    5. Health/Fitness    6. Oxytocin    7. Physiological effect    8. Physiology    9. Science/Mathematics    10. Stress, Psychological    11. therapeutic use    12. Complementary Medicine    13. Popular medicine    14. Science    15. Health/Health Care   

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A must own for Gym owners
Don't even think of starting or running a gym without reading this one!The ideas and lessons saved me thousands.Great for the staff too.

A Great Read
I am 18 years old and very interested in running a gym in the future.I believe this book can help me enormously.I worked at the front desk of a low budget gym, selling memberships for 6 months.I had a great time, but members constantly complained about the broken machines.Even so, members renewed their contracts at a pretty constant rate.By reading this book, I was able to target the pros and cons of the gym that I worked at, and I am even more excited about having a chance to possibly get involved in the fitness industry on a high level.

A great resource!
This book receives my highest praise. Truly a great resource! Anyone considering the fitness industry should read it once and then read it again. It contains many great ideas for independent clubs looking to differentiate themselves from the competition. The best industry book I have read. ... Read more

Subjects:  1. Administration    2. Careers - Other Specific Fields    3. Consumer Health    4. Exercise    5. Handbooks, manuals, etc    6. Health & Fitness    7. Health facilities    8. Health/Fitness    9. Management    10. New business enterprises    11. Physical fitness centers    12. Reference    13. United States   

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The best to date...
In this a great book to get an average indivdual without a chem major to understand what all the viatmins and minerals do for the body.

Synopsis of reading portions of her book.
It was well written, with adequate references. A very helpful health supplement publication.

Awesome!!!
AWESOME book. I have been buying books, CD's, videos since amazon.com first came on line...and this is the 1st time I felt compelled to write a review. I owned a copy of Earl Mindell's Vitamin Bible, but I was looking for more. I take about 9 vitamins a day & this book answered ALL of my questions and then some. I keep it at work & use it almost daily. I like the way you can find everything very quickly. I would recommend this book to anyone looking for a lot of info.in one place. ... Read more

Subjects:  1. Consumer Health    2. Dietary supplements    3. Encyclopedias    4. General    5. Herbal Medications    6. Herbs    7. Minerals in human nutrition    8. Reference    9. Vitamins    10. Vitamins in human nutrition    11. Diets & dieting    12. Reference / General    13. Reference works   

Editorial Review

One in ten Americans suffers from thyroid dysfunction, yet most don't realize the mental and emotional components of this condition. "This is the first book to explain the hidden suffering that many patients have difficulty expressing and the first book to provide new ways of helping address and heal this suffering," promises author Ridha Arem, M.D., associate professor of medicine at Baylor College of Medicine and chief of endocrinology and metabolism at Ben Taub General Hospital, both in Houston, Texas. This book explains the link between stress and thyroid imbalance; how thyroid imbalance affects your emotions, sex life, and relationships; and how to cope with the effects of this imbalance. Because thyroid problems primarily strike women, a whole section deals with women's health issues, such as infertility, miscarriage, postpartum depression, premenstrual syndrome, and menopause. Another section provides practical tools, such as evaluating lab tests and self-diagnosis techniques, dealing with treatment problems and side effects, and preventing memory lapses and depression. The book covers lifestyle choices that affect thyroid health, such as diet, supplementation, and exercise. Frequent case studies (usually told as first-person narratives), checklists, and questionnaires help to simplify the material and make it easier to check the medical information against your own situation. Each chapter ends with "valuable points to remember," making review easy. If you suffer from thyroid imbalance, or think you might, this book could be a valuable resource. Read more

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Simply the best!
This book is an eye opener. It has saved us from becoming victims of misdiagnosed thyroid disorders.I bought three books: one for myself, one for my son's doctor and one for my mother-in-law. I learn so much about why we are the way we are.Recognizing the problems is half of the battle.I just can't thank Dr. Arem enough!

Dr. Arem's Book is the Best on the Market
After reading his book cover to cover, I made an appointment with Dr. Arem in Houston. He practices what he writes. A superb diagnostician and brilliant. I highly recommend his book and Dr. Arem as a physician. A Patient

A fundamental guidebook
A fundamental guidebook for understanding the thyroid.This book has everything my specialist doctor should have told me (and never did!).A buy for all those who look for clear answers and explanations on the subject.
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Subjects:  1. Complications    2. Depression    3. Depression, Mental    4. Diet / Health / Fitness    5. Diseases    6. Diseases - General    7. Endocrinology & Metabolism    8. Health & Fitness    9. Health/Fitness    10. Healthy Living    11. Metabolism Disorders    12. Popular works    13. Reference    14. Thyroid Physiology    15. Thyroid gland    16. Coping with illness    17. Health & Fitness / Reference    18. Popular medicine   

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Frank Cooper - Australia
This is a valuable book for the layperson and professional, for the understanding of the complexities and properties of vitamins and minerals. However this book is now 10 years old and showing signs of age, and would benefit from a significant update, as some of the information is no longer applicable.
If you have one book on nutritional supplements, this should be it.
This isn't the latest, but it's the best. If you have one book on nutritional supplements, this should be it. I'd read it before your first, next, or whatever visit to the nutritional supplement store or aisle.

There is no limit to how much younger and better you can feel
An excellent reference on Nutritional Supplementation. If you are looking to supplement your daily exercise routine, support your diet, or just for a reference to stay healthy the natural way, this book is for you.
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Subjects:  1. Consumer Health    2. Diet / Health / Fitness    3. Dietary supplements    4. Encyclopedias    5. Human Nutrition    6. Life Sciences - Human Anatomy & Physiology    7. Minerals in human nutrition    8. Naturopathy    9. Nutrition    10. Reference    11. Science    12. Vitamins    13. Vitamins in human nutrition    14. Health & Fitness / Naturopathy   

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Great for students!
This is an awesome quick reference book for students of TCM. I used it when studying single herbs and it is even more helpful when studying formulas. It is perfect for the student who really wants to learn about the specific role each individual herb takes in a formula.

Concise, convenient, and comprehensive
This book contains descriptions of the 300 most commonly prescribed herbs. The book is small enough to fit comfortably in my pocket, but it spends most of the time in our herbal pharmacy. It contains all the information I need, regarding pertaining category, channels, properties, functions and indications, dosage, and warnings and contraindications. It is easy for me to use to adjust formulas or to use as a starting point in creating new formulas for my patients. I was a student of Dr. Xu, and I have first-hand knowledge of her expertise and clarity in explaining the use of herbs. For a layperson, this book would be useful for finding out more about the herbs used in any prescription you receive. ... Read more

Subjects:  1. Alternative Therapies    2. Health & Fitness    3. Health & Fitness / Alternative Therapies    4. Health & Fitness / Reference    5. Herbs    6. Medicine, Chinese    7. Reference    8. Therapeutic use   

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A great book
I recently purchased this book in order to understand the complexity of behavior of certain people. Often times, health professionals make a mistake of targeting only one causative aspect of the problem while either ignoring or not recognizing the other. Ignorance of many psychologists and psychiatrists about dual disorders is due to the rarity of this problem. This book is a must read for both mental health providers and their patients. I also believe that many others will benefit from this book even those who do not show underlying symptoms of this disorder. This book helped me understand the reasons as to why some people seems as if they are not making any effort when they actually are. Excellent reading
This book explores the ways in which family members can understand dual diagnosis. It is helpful for the parent who struggles with kids that have really two troubles (addiction and other mental disorders). Dr. Ortman is concise and offers case studies to explore this issue. I would recommend the book to anyone who is struggling themselves with dual diagnosis or has a loved one who suffers from addiction as well as mental illness.It is easy to read even for a lay person and offers helpful ideas for anyone interested in this issue. ... Read more

Subjects:  1. Drug Addiction (Psychiatric Aspects)    2. Dual diagnosis    3. Health/Fitness    4. Mental Disorders    5. Reference    6. Self-Help    7. Substance Abuse & Addictions - Drug Dependence    8. Substance Abuse & Addictions - General    9. Coping with drug & alcohol abuse    10. Health & Fitness / Reference    11. Popular medicine    12. Psychiatry    13. Rehabilitation   

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Absolute must for families with food allergies
After learning that our son had five severe food allergies and ten additional serious food sensitivities, I checked this book out of our local library.It only took a few pages before I realized that I would definately want to purchase the book to have on hand permanently.It is an invaluable resource for understanding, identifying, and dealing with allergies of all kinds, and will be the best money you have ever spent in the interest of your family's health.It exceeded my expectations.

A must have for every parent
Allergies are more common than we think, especially in children. We often hear about kids with reccurent ear infections, chronic stuffy nose, or puffy eyes. We also know at least one hyperactive child, or a child with eczema.
A must read for parents considering Ritalin for their child
This book was our saviour.Dr Doris Rapp explains food allergies, sensitivities and reactions in very understandable language.The book is full of case studies and examples of children with behaviour problems relating to food allergies.If it wasn't for this book our child would be a Ritalin tragedy. ... Read more

Subjects:  1. Allergy    2. Allergy in children    3. Children    4. Children with Special Needs    5. Diet / Health / Fitness    6. Health - General    7. Health and hygiene    8. Health/Fitness    9. Popular works    10. Advice on parenting    11. Child & developmental psychology    12. Family & Relationships / General   

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The Most Useful Home Medical Guide - An indispensable Reference to Keep your Loved Ones Healthy
This latest edition of "The American Medical Association Family Medical Guide" has been thoroughly to keep it up-to-date and as one of the most authoritative and reliable family health reference. This edition opens with a full-color section on key health issues, followed by several new and expanded sections that covers almost everything you can need at home; from staying healthy and providing first aid and home care, to diagnosing symptoms and treating different diseases and disorders. Truly a most have for every family.
The best family medical guide available
This is the best family medical guide you can buy.This updated edition covers all the new topics in medicine as well as the common ones that have been around for awhile.
ExcellentReferenceBook
I have had an earlier version of this book for years and have referred to it time and again to look up information for myself, my friends, and my relatives.It has always been very helpful, informative, and always accurate... to date.
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Subjects:  1. Consumer Health    2. Diet / Health / Fitness    3. Family & General Practice    4. Family Medicine    5. General    6. Healing    7. Health & Fitness    8. Health/Fitness    9. Medicine (General)    10. Medicine, Popular    11. Popular medicine    12. Reference    13. Family & Health    14. Health & Fitness / General