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Author
Publisher
Europa Editions
Pub. Date
2020.
Language
English
Description
One unremarkable day at the age of 37 Seth Greenland finds himself in everyone's nightmare - a routine doctor visit, some swollen glands, a series of tests, a biopsy, and finally a diagnosis of an aggressive form of lymphatic cancer. A screenwriter and satirist with a blooming career in Hollywood, Seth has felt pretty good about his life until now; suddenly, the world has tipped on its axis. With the support of friends and family, Seth launches into...
Author
Publisher
Harper Wave, an imprint of HarperCollinsPublishers
Pub. Date
[2021]
Language
English
Description
"A manual on the health-promoting properties of lymphatic massage with illustrated, five-minute self-massage sequences"--
Gainsley provides a manual on the health-promoting properties of lymphatic massage. She shares five-minute self-massage techniques, exercises, and remedies anyone can try at home. A number of specific and common issues are also addressed. -- adapted from back cover
Author
Publisher
Scribner
Pub. Date
2021.
Language
English
Description
Learn how you can boost your immune system and help prevent virtually every major medical condition--including cancer, heart disease, neurological disorders, GI issues, and obesity--by keeping your lymph system healthy. The lymphatic system serves as our body's maintenance department and has a direct effect on our cardiovascular, neurological, and immune systems. It has also been one of the most misunderstood systems--until now. At last, renowned...
Publisher
TMW Media
Pub. Date
2005.
Language
English
Description
Experience the soothing and natural practice of massage, which aims to stimulate, invigorate, release blocked energy and relax the mind, body and spirit. 'Healing Massage' is the most comprehensive massage therapy video ever produced covering remedial and Swedish massage, reflexology, aromatherapy, shiatsu, sports massage, the Bowen technique and lymphatic drainage. Learn step-by-step about each of these bodywork modalities from specialist practitioners...
Author
Publisher
Abrams Image
Pub. Date
2021.
Language
English
Description
"We all have our ever-growing list of skincare questions: What products are essential for a nightly routine? Will a jade roller actually take care of hungover, puffy eyes? Why is sunscreen so important, and does it really need to be applied every day? What oils and serums are best for glowy, dewy supermodel skin? Lauryn dives into all this and more with a voice reminiscent of a friend at a boozy mimosa brunch who has a little more experience (and...
11) Massage Anatomy
Author
Publisher
Thunder Bay Press
Pub. Date
2012
Language
English
Description
Massages energize, revitalize, and renew both body and spirit, and have even been proven to restore and promote good health. But to safely practice massage, you need to understand how the body works. Everyone from new students to experienced massage therapists can benefit from this unique book dedicated to the practice of massage. The world of massage at your fingertips! This comprehensive book explores seven of the world's best-known styles of massage:...
Publisher
TMW Media
Pub. Date
2005.
Language
English
Description
YOGA is an ancient Indian form of balancing mind and body through breath control and a series of asanas. It aims to attain the unity of mind, body and spirit through asanas, breathing and meditation. Asanas are gentle stretching movements designed to rejuvenate the brain, spine, glands and internal organs. They work by increasing the blood and oxygen supply to these areas by stimulating them with a gentle squeezing action. Asanas help to relax body...
Author
Publisher
Oxford University Press
Language
English
Description
"Lupus, a disease of the immune system, can be quite deadly, claiming the lives of thousands of patients yearly. Dr. Daniel J. Wallace is one of the world's leading authorities on this disorder, an eminent clinician who has treated over 3000 lupus patients, the largest such practice in America. His The Lupus Book, originally published in 1995, immediately established itself as the most readable and helpful book on the disease. Now Dr. Wallace has...
Publisher
DK Publishing
Pub. Date
2022.
Language
English
Description
"Diagnose any health problem with this simple visual symptom guide: simple illustrations of every part of the body lead you straight to the problem ; easy-to-follow descriptions of symptoms guide you to the likely cause and more information about the condition ; symbols indicate the appropriate form of medical help ; ailments that need urgent medical advice are clearly flagged; updated to include COVID-19 symptoms ; written and authenticated by a...
Author
Publisher
HarperCollins Publishers
Pub. Date
2012
Language
English
Formats
Description
A pioneer in the field of fertility, Zita West's programme is invaluable for couples trying to conceive. Harley Street's most popular fertility expert, and favourite consultant to celebrity clients, guides the reader through a process of vital physical and mental preparation. The book is for every couple trying to conceive and has fascinating advice taken from Zita's 20 years of experience as midwife and 7 years as an acupuncturist. It provides a...
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Series
Publisher
Kaplan, Inc., d/b/a Barron's Educational Series
Pub. Date
[2021]
Language
English
Description
With large, colorful graphics, and simple explanations, Barron's Visual Learning: Human Anatomy is the ultimate user-friendly resource for anatomy learners. Inside you'll find easy-to-follow diagrams, detailed illustrations, and mindmaps for key topics.
Publisher
Gale, Cengage Learning
Pub. Date
[2012]
Language
English
Description
Covers topics on physiology and fitness, including coverage of Healthy People 2010/2020, the nationwide initiative sponsored by the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services to improve the nation's health, as well as topics on diseases and conditions related to fitness.
Publisher
Gale, a Cengage Company
Pub. Date
[2017]
Language
English
Description
Covers a variety of topics on physiology and fitness, including sports, body systems, the body's reaction to physical fitness, exercise activities, diseases and conditions, treatments, fitness tests, and other health-related issues.
Publisher
Gale, Cengage Learning
Pub. Date
[2014]
Language
English
Description
Covers all aspects of the subject including therapies, conditions/diseases, herbs/plants, and people. Identifies numerous types of alternative medicine being practiced today, including reflexology, acupressure, acupuncture, chelation therapy, kinesiology, yoga, chiropractic, Feldenkrais, polarity therapy, detoxification, naturopathy, Chinese medicine, biofeedback, Ayurveda and osteopathy.
Publisher
Autumn House Press
Pub. Date
[2022]
Language
English
Description
"This anthology amplifies and centers LGBTQIA+ voices and perspectives in a collection of contemporary nature poetry. Showcasing over two hundred queer writers from the nineteenth to the twenty-first century, Queer Nature offers a new context for and expands upon the canon of nature poetry while also offering new lenses through which to view queerness and the natural world."--Publisher description.
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