The Diabetics Book or Salud Natural despues del Parto

The Diabetic's Book: All Your Questions Answerable

Author: June Biermann

In the completely revised and updated fourth edition of The Diabetic's Book, June Biermann and Barbara Toohey present the latest information on effective diabetes therapies and scientific advances. With their characteristically personal and upbeat writing style, the authors guide diabetics and their families by showing them how to handle real-life issues often neglected in books about diabetes. Both Type I and Type II diabetics learn how to select a doctor; cope with insurance and HMO's; deal with interpersonal relations and work situations; and rebuild their lives by coming to terms with the demands of the disease. Included in this edition are diet techniques based on the recently revised American Diabetes Association's nutrition guidelines; a section on health insurance; information on new oral hypoglycemic pills and pill therapies; and emerging possibilities for a cure. In addition, there is a special supplement on the low-carbohydrate diet that many people find to be the fastest, most effective and pleasant way for Type II diabetics to lose weight, and for both types to achieve normal blood-sugar levels. This perennial bestseller has proven itself to be a reliable, practical, comforting, and honest guide to living the good life with diabetes. Now it is better than ever.

Library Journal

If diabetes is ``the original do-it-yourself disease,'' then this book, a revision of the original ( LJ 11/1/81), containing a substantial amount of new material, is an outstanding do-it-yourself guide for both newly diagnosed and long-standing diabetics of all ages. Biermann, herself a diabetic, and Toohey offer a wealth of information in an expanded question-and- answer format. Emphasizing that virtually all complications of diabetes can be prevented by maintenance of proper blood-sugar levels, they discuss the kinds and actions of insulin now available; eating in fast-food restaurants; why insulin cannot be taken as a pill; and the emotional effects of living with a chronic disease. Sections for insulin-dependent and nondependent diabetics, as well as for families and friends of diabetics, are amply illustrated, and references to both consumer and professional literature on diabetes are cited. Highly recommended. -- Karen McNally Bensing, The Benjamin Rose Inst. Lib., Cleveland

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Salud Natural despues del Parto

Author: Aviva Jill Romm

"Destinado a tener una amplia aceptación, por su consejo compasivo y sabio.  Gracias Aviva, por tanta información vital en un volumen"
Jeannine Parvati Baker, autora de Prenatal Yoga and Natural Childbirth
(Yoga Prenatal y Nacimiento Natural)

"Finalmente, un libro que habla de un aspecto del nacimiento que ha sido olvidado en el mundo occidental.  Este libro debería ser una contribución valiosa, no sólo para las mujeres, sino para toda la familia".
Mary Bove, N.D., autora de An Enciclopedia of Natural Healing for Children and Infants
(Una Enciclopedia de Curación Natural para Niños e infantes).

"Este es un libro excelente y muy necesario, que debería ayudar y apoyar a todas las madres en posparto".
Suzanne Arms, ganadora del premio de fotografía periodística y autora de Immaculate Deception II: Myth, Magic and Birth
(Inmaculada Decepción II: Mito, Magia y Nacimiento)

Las nuevas madres necesitan de su propio cuidado y apoyo especial igual que sus nuevos bebés para ajustarse a los innumerables cambios que enfrentan después del nacimiento: cambios en la imagen de su cuerpo, estilo de vida, arreglos en el trabajo y relaciones.  Ahora la partera, especialista herbolaria y madre de cuatro, Aviva Jill Romm cmparte sus años de experiencia y nos ilustra en cómo hacer de esta transición crucial de vida un suceso suave y feliz.

Aviva ofrece soluciones a situaciones que pueden paracer completamente abrumadoras cómo tener el suficiente descanso al construir un círculo de apoyo de su familia y amigas;cómo recargar su espíritu con baños sanadores; y cómo recobrar su fuerza y tono de su abdomen y del área pélvica, con ejercicios de yoga postnatales.  Proporcionando 80 remedios herbales fáciles de hacer, para sanar y restaurar la vitalidad se su cuerpo y estimular la producción de leche Aviva lleva su consejo a través del primer año completo, incluyendo pautas de cómo calmar a bebés molestos y cómo recobrar su vida sexual de las madres.

Salud Natural después del Parto proporciona el apoyo que a menudo les falta a las nuevas madres ayuda tanto a las madres que se quedan en casa, como a aquellas que regresarán a sus trabajos poco después del parto.  Escrito con humory compasión por alguien que en realidad entiende el viaje, Aviva Romm ofrece una sabiduría práctica y estrategias concretas, para negociar con el hermoso per demandante camino de la maternedad, mientras mantiene un fuerte sentido de su propio yo.

Aviva Jill Romm es una partera profesional certificada, practicante herbolaria y la presidenta del Gremio Americano de Herbolarios.  Sus hijos ahora tienen 17, 14, 10 y 8 años de edad.  Sus libros anteriores incluyen The Natural Pregnancy Book (El libro del Embarazo Natural), Vaccinations: A Thoughtful Parent's Guide (Vacunas: Una Guía para Padres Inteligentes), y Naturally Healthy Babies and Children (Bebés y Niños Naturalmente Saludables).  Ella vive con su familia en Georgia. 

Aviva Jill Romm is a certified professional midwife, practicing herbalist, and the former president of the American Herbalists Guild. She is the author of The Natural Pregnancy Book, The Pocket Guide to Midwifery Care, and Naturally Healthy Babies and Children as well as coauthor of ADHD Alternatives. She lives with her family in Georgia.

Table of Contents:

Natural Health after Birth
The Complete Guide to Postpartum Wellness

Introduction
ONE
The Birth of a Mother
Birth: Only the Beginning
What Is the Postpartum?
Postnatal Care
The Fourth Trimester
Signs and Guideposts
Honoring Our Range of Emotions
Being a Mother Is Second Nature, Isn’t It?
Realistic Expectations
The Feminine Mystique Revisited
Sacrifice and Empowerment
Developing Confidence
Mothering Archetypes
TWO
New-Mother Care around the World
Postpartum USA: Immediately after Birth
Immediately after Birth: A Glimpse at Traditions
Lying-In
Rites of Passage
Postpartum Family Support
Heat and Healing
Massage
Wrapping the Belly
Herbs
Bathing
Nutrition
Visitors
Mother-Baby
Men and Postpartum Care
Bringing the Best to the West
THREE
Preparing for the Postpartum before Baby Is Born
Late Pregnancy Health Is the Foundation for a Healthy Birth Recovery
The Needs of New Mothers
Creating a Support Circle
Breast Feeding
Maternity and Paternity Leaves
Creating a Postpartum Sanctuary
Drawing from a Full Well
FOUR
The First Days after Birth
The Birth Setting and Postpartum Experience
Bonding
Physical Changes in the Days after Birth
Herbal Baths
The Shape of Your Body
Healing from a Cesarean
Your Digestive System
When Your Milk Comes In
Breast-Feeding Challenges in the First Days
Sore Nipples
Difficulty Nursing
Insufficient Breast Milk
Breast-Feeding Support in the Days after Birth
If You Aren’t Breast-Feeding
Reflecting on YourBirth
A Difficult Birth
Emotional Highs and Lows
Body Tonics
Exercise
Sex after Birth
Your Healthy Newborn
Signs of Illness in the Newborn
Babies in Need of Special Care
Getting Enough Rest
Visitors, Visitors, and More Visitors
New-Mama Nutrition
The Partner Relationship
Older Children
FIVE
The Next Six Weeks
More Body Changes
Where Did Everybody Go . . . or Yes, You Still Need Help around the House
Reinventing Yourself as a Mother
More Birth Reflections
Further Breast-Feeding Adventures
Herbs and Breast Feeding
The Magic of Your Baby
Fussy Babies
Infant Massage
Sleeping Arrangements
Getting Around with Baby
More Exercises for Loving Your Post-Birth Body
Back into the Swing of Things
Working and Breast-Feeding
Breast Pumps, Nursing, and Making It Work
Relationship Challenges and Triumphs
Sex in the Weeks after Birth
Baby Blues
Postpartum Depression
The Light at the End of the Tunnel
SIX
Nutrition for New Mothers
Not Pregnant Anymore: What You Need Now
Lactation and Nutrition
Planning a Healthy Diet
SEVEN
Into the First Year
Wondering Who You Are
“I Feel Like I Can’t Get Anything Done”
Your Body
Motherhood and Your Career
Teething Baby, Sleepless Nights
Still Nursing
New-Mother Moods
Isolation and Social Networks
Postpartum Depression
Parenting Issues
Relationships, Sexuality, Fertility, and Birth Control
EIGHT
Replenishing Yourself
New-Mother Meditations
New-Mother Checklist
Creating Time to Nurture Yourself
Your Pelvic Floor
Free-Movement Dance
Postnatal Yoga
Fabulous Healing Baths
Shower Spa
Simple Pleasures for Your Hair and Body
Creating a Home Spa
Quiet Time Alone
Exploring Your Creativity
Keeping a Journal
Be Gentle with Yourself: Embrace and Enjoy Your Baby
APPENDIX 1
Herbal Preparations
Purchasing Herbs
Herbal Preparation
Forms of Preparation
APPENDIX 2
Resources
Herbs and Herbal Supplies, Books, Support and Information Groups, Educational
Programs, and Additional Health Supplies
Support and Resource Organizations
Educational Resources and Magazines
Miscellaneous Products
Bulk Herbs, Herbal Products, Books, and Supplies
Bibliography
Index

Food Enzymes for Health and Longevity or Lilias Yoga Complete

FOOD ENZYMES FOR HEALTH AND LONGEVITY

Author: Edward Howell

Revised and enlarged 2nd edition, this book includes much of the research material utilized by Dr. Howell to develop the "food enzyme concept." It also includes hundreds of references to support the conclusions and sets forth a number of principles.

Interesting textbook: From Product Description to Cost or The Structure of Womens Nonprofit Organizations

Lilias Yoga Complete: A Full Course for Beginning and Advanced Students

Author: Lilias Folan

Now available on CD, this perennial favorite with over 50,000 copies in print includes a comprehensive course for students of any level by yoga guru Lilias Folan

Yoga Journal reports that nearly 15 million U.S. adults currently practice yoga, and more than 35 million Americans intend to try yoga in the next twelve months. Now, Lilias Folan, America’s best-known yoga teacher, presents a complete conditioning program for those who want to bring the enjoyment, relaxation, and health benefits of yoga into their lives. Step by step, Lilias guides you through the art of total mind-body wellness.
The CD for beginning students provides an easy-to-follow low impact introduction to Hatha Yoga, including a coordinated series of warm-up stretches, special morning and evening exercises, and a half-hour yoga class.
As you gain experience, the additional CDs will take you further into the yoga experience with:
• A carefully structured guide to classic yoga postures
• Breathing and relaxation techniques
• More morning and evening exercises
• An expanded daily yoga class
• An hour long weekend workout

Healing the Hidden Self or Balanced Healing

Healing the Hidden Self

Author: Barbara Shlemon Ryan

Focusing on healing for the seven major stages of human development-Prenatal, Birth, Infancy, Childhood, Adolescence, Early Adulthood, and Seasoned Citizens-Barbara Shlemon Ryan describes how long-lasting hurt can occur in one or more stages of life, and how this hurt can manifest itself in another stage.

With a new preface, a new epilogue, and chapters focusing on each stage of development, Ryan offers examples of the types of problems encountered in each stage. A prayer at the end of each chapter helps initiate the healing process. Healing the Hidden Self emphasizes the importance of inner healing for all who seek a deeper relationship with Jesus Christ and with others. Its practical, how-to approach makes it an invaluable resource.

After more than 100,000 copies sold, this revised edition updates the 1982 original using new examples, references, and insights gained through Barbara Shlemon Ryan's Beloved Ministry.

Book review: Letters to the Next President or Total Cold War

Balanced Healing: Combining Modern Medicine with Safe & Effective Alternative

Author: Larry H Altshuler

Balanced Healing arms readers with ailment-specific information that will help them make intelligent choices for a bias-free, balanced approach to health and healing.

Library Journal

Altshuler, a board-certified physician, incorporated alternative medicine treatments into his practice 25 years ago and received advanced training in several alternative therapies. His book is an attempt to present a balanced overview of the best of conventional and alternative healing therapies. After weighing the pros and cons of modern medicine vs. integrative medicine, the author shows how the two medical styles can be combined to treat 100 common ailments. The entries in this A-to-Z section include common symptoms, recommendations, and treatment plans. Altshuler cautions readers to remember that patients are different and that one therapy combination may not work for all. He also advises readers to work closely with a medical professional when using combined therapies. Two appendixes provide a list of alternative methods and procedures and alternative medicine products. Altshuler's experience with both types of therapies and his balanced approach make this book a valuable addition to any consumer health library or consumer health collection.-Marge Kars, Bronson Methodist Hosp. Lib., Kalamazoo, MI Copyright 2004 Reed Business Information.

The Smart Womens Guide to Pain Free Periods or What to Eat When You Cant Eat Anything

The Smart Women's Guide to Pain-Free Periods

Author: Linda Woolven

An unabashed guide to symptom-free, drug-free periods

For the 30 to 40 percent of women afflicted with PMS, traditional medicine can offer no genuine cures, only hormones, anti-depressants, and temporary pain-killers. Offering a practical, easy-to-implement plan for recovery from even the most debilitating forms of PMS, herbalist Linda Woolven outlines a natural powerhouse regimen of herbs, vitamins, minerals, and nutritional changes. A comprehensive guide to every aspect of women's menstrual and sexual health, the book also addresses menopause and osteoporosis. Combining scientific research and clinical experience with clear practical guidelines, this is an essential how-to health book for women of all ages.

Linda Woolven (Toronto, ON, Canada) is the author of The Vegetarian Passport Cookbook

(978-1-555041-331-1) and Healthy Herbs (978-1-555041-329-8).

Book review: La receta del gran medico para la diabetes or The Skiers Edge Breakthrough Techniques for Intermediate and Advanced Skiers

What to Eat When You Can't Eat Anything: The Complete Allergy Cookbook

Author: Chupi Sweetman

Living with food allergies and intolerances used to mean one had to stick to a restrictive, often tasteless, and sometimes downright unpleasant diet—but not anymore. In What to Eat When You Can't Eat Anything, Chupi and Luke Sweetman, who had to rethink the way they ate because of their own food challenges, offer over 120 healthful and delicious dishes that put the joy back into eating. These mouth-watering recipes accompanied by 40 stunning photographs—covering breakfast to dessert—are perfect for all types of food sensitivities, from wheat, sugar, and yeast to dairy products, gluten, and artificial additives, and best of all, they allow readers to indulge in many of the everyday foods that we all know and love. With the collaboration of Patricia Quinn—one of Ireland's best-respected nutritionists—this book is filled with important information and sound advice on specific food allergies and intolerances, what foods and ingredients to stock, how to buy them, and much more. What to Eat When You Can't Eat Anything is guaranteed to add fun—and great taste—to every food-sensitive diet.

Caregiving Zone or Bipolar Disorders A Guide to Helping Children Adolescents

Caregiving Zone

Author: Peggy Flynn

Coping with illness and dying is a challenge. How do we allocate resources? What are the rights and responsibilities of the sick and those tending them? Can the burdens of caregiving be blessings in disguise?

In The Caregiving Zone, Peggy Flynn, founder and director of The Good Death Institute, describes the everyday challenges of caregiving. She encourages us to think about illness and death as incontrovertible realities that can be anticipated and made less burdensome for everyone involved. "Death is hard, but it doesn't have to be hideous."

Using personal stories and reflections, Ms. Flynn illuminates life "in the Zone" with understanding and empathy. She suggests that individuals and families "take charge of the inevitable" by confronting their fears and preparing for illness and death before events overtake them. She envisions "a program designed for families or groups of friends who want to be proactive about the inevitable."

The Caregiving Zone illustrates how both giving and receiving care can provide opportunities and rewards in addition to burdens. Sometimes, with insight, information and compassion, the benefits can outweigh the costs.

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Bipolar Disorders A Guide to Helping Children & Adolescents

Author: Mitzi Waltz

Until recently, bipolar disorders were almost never diagnosed in children and rarely recognized in adolescents, even though between 20 and 40 percent of the two million or more adults diagnosed with bipolar disorders in the United States experienced the onset of illness in their teen years or before. Psychiatrists now recognize that manic depression has frequently been misdiagnosed as ADHD (or oppositional defiant disorder, conduct disorder, or depression). According to recent data, 23 percent of children currently diagnosed with ADHD will evenutally be diagnosed as having a bipolar disorder. As many as a million children in the US alone may have childhood-onset bipolar disorder.

Bipolar disorders are different in children than in adults. There are some diagnostic criteria unique to children. Some reckless behavior is limited by being a child and being under adult control. Families and communities pay a heavy toll when this disorder is not recognized and treated. Suicide is a possible outcome, as are school failure, limited job prospects, legal difficulties, and hospitalizations. Understanding and recognizing the differences in the illness for children and adolescents is key for concerned parents and professionals.

Bipolar Disorders covers the range of topics that parents need to know about in order to help their children:

• Description of the range of bipolar disorders
• Diagnostic criteria, current and proposed, including comparisons to common misdiagnoses
• Family life with bipolar disorders, including recognizing and preventing mood swings, safety, and support
• Medications, with special attention to the physiology and responses of children and adolescents
• Therapeutic interventions in various "talk therapies"
• Other interventions, such as improving sleep patterns, preventing seasonal mood swings, diet, and supplements
• Insurance issues
• school, including special education system and 504 Plans or EIPs

As author Mitzi Waltz notes, "With early intervention, the possibilities for these kids are limitless."

Booknews

An excellent plain-language guide for parents of children and adolescents with bipolar disorders, explaining diagnosis and common misdiagnoses, medications and responses, therapeutic interventions, and alternative therapies. Gives advice on family life and support, and discusses insurance issues and working within the educational system. Material is detailed yet easy to understand. Includes an extensive list of resources such as groups and agencies, publications, web sites, mail order pharmacies, and alternative medicine resources. The author is a journalist and mother of a daughter with the disorder. Annotation c. Book News, Inc., Portland, OR (booknews.com)