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Book Reviews
Book Reviews: 21 Jan - 27 Jan 2007

  1. Why we get sick
  2. Carbohydrate Addicted Kids
  3. Headache Relief
  4. The beauty bible
  5. The Inner Child
  6. Understanding Human Behavior
  7. Stress Remedies
  8. St. John's Wort- Nature's Blues buster


1) Why we get sick

Two pioneers of the emerging science of Darwinian medicine argue that illness as well as the factors that predispose us toward it are subject to the same laws of natural selection that otherwise make our bodies such miracles of design. When may a fever be beneficial? Why do pregnant women get morning sickness? How do certain viruses manipulate their hosts into infecting others? What evolutionary factors may be responsible for depression and panic disorder?

Authors: Nesse Randolph M. & Williams George C.
Publishers: Vintage Books
Date of Publication: 1995
No. of pages: 290


2) Carbohydrate Addicted Kids

An easy step-by-step plan as well as a quick jump-start plan. Each plan corrects the root cause of the carbohydrate craving and is especially designed with kids and teens in mind.

Authors: Dr. Richard F. Heller & Dr. Rachael F. Heller
Publishers: HarperPerennial
Date of Publication: 1998
No. of pages: 452


3) Headache Relief

Based on treatment records, this book includes a thorough discussion of emotions, nutrition, sleep patterns, exercise, stress and environmental factors related to headaches.

The book advises on which foods and substances can trigger headaches; gives the latest research on children's headaches, and the relationship between the menstrual cycle and women's headaches. It gives explanations on the long term advantages of modifications in diet and exercise over the short term benefits of drugs.

Authors: Alan M. Rapoport & Fred D. Sheftell
Publishers: Simon & Schuster
Date of Publication: 1991
No. of pages: 288


4) The beauty bible

Every fact filled page reveals new information that can make a dramatic difference in ones life. For example:
Many cosmetic ingredients can irritate and damage skin, Sunscreens, regardless of the SPF, many not provide adequate protection against skin cancer and wrinkles, Makeup routines are often more complicated than they need to be, over-moisturizing the skin can impair healing, many blemish products make breakouts and scarring worse, natural and botanical ingredients aren't necessarily better for your skin.

Authors: Paula Begoun
Publishers: Group West
Date of Publication: 1997
No. of pages: 382


5) The Inner Child

A step-by-step guide to reparenting ones inner children and healing their shame, anger and feelings of abandonment. Using written and verbal exercise, guided imagery, journaling, drawing , mirror work, and rituals, one can change experiences of the past today. This easy to follow six step formula helps to contact true spirituality through ritual and imagery, while healing ones inner children. The book serves as a bridge between the psychological and the spiritual.

Authors: Cathryn L. Taylor
Publishers: Penhuin Putnam Inc.
Date of Publication: 1991
No. of pages: 248


6) Understanding Human Behavior

A guide for health care providers is designed to present basic psychological concepts in a format appropriate for all health related professions. The book provides numerous realistic examples and activities that encourage learners to study their own behavior in light of new teaching with a reading level that is appropriate for students enrolled in health related programs. It can be used as the primary resource in a course on human relation/ personal growth and as a supplementary book for topics presented within other courses, such as basic health occupations, vocational adjustments, communication skills, and ethics/professional development.

Authors: Mary Elizabeth Milliken
Publishers: Delmar Publisher
Date of Publication: 1998
No. of pages: 555


7) Stress Remedies

The book provides various alternatives, which can be used to stop stress in its tracks. More than 50 everyday ways that can short circuit stress and feel calm clear thinking and in control at all times.

Authors: Carl Sherman
Publishers: Rodale Press Inc.
Date of Publication: 1997
No. of pages: 276


8) St. John’s Wort- Nature’s Blues buster

The book answers all your questions about the effective antidepressant herbal remedy. This comprehensive book also includes fascinating case studies, a depression self quiz, description of the major synthetic antidepressants, and extensive reading list, and even information on the herb's other uses.

Authors: Hyla Cass
Publishers: Avery Publishing Group
Date of Publication: 1998
No. of pages: 192

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