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Against Medical Advice: One Family's Struggle with an Agonizing Medical Mystery
by James Patterson, Hal Friedman, Cory Friedman
Amazon Price: $17.81
Customer Reviews:
» I guess we humans just can't get enough of a good heart-warming tale. This will fill your eyes and heart with both tears and joy. Touching to the core. -Jane Stevens
Tao Cycle Therapy: Natural H...

» Reviewed by Carol Hoyer, PhD, for Reader Views (12/08)

James Patterson, along with Hal Friedman and his son Cory have given readers an extensive view of what it is like to be trapped in a...

» I liked it. It was recommended by the Glenn Beck radio show. Although Beck's a nut most of the time, he was on the money here. It tells a good human story in straightforward and easy to read fashion.

» I read this book in 2 days!! I could not put it down. I had always been interested in this disease having been a nurse, working in the pharma business etc. Cory is a hero! He tells the story from his ...

» They were right! Against Medical Advice is a quick read you cannot put down. This true story draws you in to experience the emotional roller coaster this family endured. As an educator, you can see ...

The Blue Zones: Lessons for Living Longer From the People Who've Lived the Lo...
by Dan Buettner
Amazon Price: $17.16
Customer Reviews:
» I first learned about this book when Martha Stewart had Dan Buettner on her morning show. I was preparing to lead a study at my church called "Living Fully, Dying Well" and thought that this would ...

» This book was really an eye-opener! It has inspired me to change some of my not-so-healthy habits. This is the only body I've got, and now that I've reached middle age, I realize I need to work some...

» Here in the U.S. centenarians are the fastest growing age group. At the Dept of Aging UNC Chapel Hill the physicians address all the hazards people need to avoid to keep healthy and active in their a...

» This is a great book. The author held my attention throughout the entire book. Not only did Mr. Buettner find the Blue Zones, he also brought them home to all of us. The stories will captivate your im...

» The research was interesting; more intro than you really need, however. The strong point is the conclusions and advice area. The suggestions are applicable to ordinary people who still have daily liv...

The Migraine Brain: Your Breakthrough Guide to Fewer Headaches, Better Health
by Carolyn Bernstein, Elaine McArdle
Amazon Price: $16.50
Customer Reviews:
» As a long-time migraine sufferer, I would highly recommend this book. Some of the book treads on basic ground, but the author's manner of talking about migraines & her emphasis on the fact that it's a...

» I had high hopes for The Migraine Brain after seeing Dr. Bernstein on the Today show. She talked about the brain of someone with migraines being different than others. This topic she does cover wel...

» From: www.BasilAndSpice.com

Book Review: The Migraine Brain: Your Breakthrough Guide to Fewer Headaches, Better Health (Free Press, 2008)

By Carolyn Bernstein, M.D. and Elain...

Mayo Clinic Guide to a Healthy Pregnancy
by Mayo Clinic
Amazon Price: $13.57
Customer Reviews:
» I've read several other pregnancy books written by doctors. I could tolerate them, they had helpful tips, there was a human being on the other side writing the book. But this is soo bad, soo medical, ...

» During my first pregnancy, I owned two books: "the Mayo Clinic Guide to a Healthy Pregnancy" and "What to Expect When You're Expecting." Both are very good books, but over time I came to appreciate t...

» This book covers vast topics, answering every question a pregnant woman has with great detail and yet not leaving you feel bogged down. Very easy to read and follow. I particularly like the tips and s...

» I bought this book because in the early weeks of my pregnancy, I had lots of questions. Mayo Clinic has been a reliable source for medical information for me over the years and it didn't stop when I b...

» I am currently pregnant in week 25, first time pregnancy. My husband and I have purchased or have been given 3 pregnancy books, including "My Pregnancy Week by Week" and "What to expect when you're ex...

Taking Charge of Your Fertility, 10th Anniversary Edition: The Definitive Gui...
by Toni Weschler
Amazon Price: $16.47
Customer Reviews:
» I can't say enough great things about this book. I purchased this book when I starting trying to conceive, and since reading it, I feel empowered in regards to understanding my body and reading its s...

» This book changed my life, making me a happier and more empowered womyn. And my sex life was much better when I stopped fearing my fertility as much.

» Easy to understand, very informative and much more detailed than any other book on the subject that I've come across. We used this method as our form of birth control for 2 years effectively. When we ...

» This book is a great educational tool. Even if you do not want to practice FAM, it educates a woman on her body beyond what you will get in any biology class. Definitely a must have.

» Considered the "Bible" of Fertility Awareness (FAM), this book is a real eye-opener for women and girls of all ages. The information about our bodies that is contained in this book is invaluable, and ...

The Miracle Ball Method: Relieve Your Pain, Reshape Your Body, Reduce Your St...
by Elaine Petrone
Amazon Price: $12.21
Customer Reviews:
» I keep a miracle ball by my bed and squeeze it between my hands. Easy arm and pectoral work out. Works between knees, too.

» I have suffered lower back pain for 5 years. I have tried narcotics, muscle relaxers, heat, ice, physcial thereapy, chiropractors, but none compare to the relief that I experience with the miracle ba...

» I have lower back pain from being a stomach-sleeper all my life. These little balls really have helped with the pain. And I like using them on other parts of my body just because it feels so good (the...

» I am disappointed with this product. Most of the exercises are basic stretches, which do not require the balls. The balls do feel good while using them, but do not provide relief beyond that. In fa...

» I'm a massage therapist and this product helped me to take care of my patients (most of them have been through a car accident), with excellent results, when it is too painful to receive deep tissue ma...

Pocket Medicine: The Massachusetts General Hospital Handbook of Internal Medi...
by Marc S Sabatine
Amazon Price: $44.05
Customer Reviews:
» Totally worth getting. I bought a used one, in good condition and I love how it breaks doen the needed information clinically. I was pleased with the content and the condition of the book. I would r...

» Very good book to keep close at hand. Valuable information when you need it. Not to detailed but this is what I like. Hits the stuff you need to know in a hurry. You can always go back for more detail...

» This new edition has a very helpful color side index on right side of pages making it easier to find things more quickly. You'll need this book for your white coat. Good carry around pocket Medicine...

» This is a great pocket resource for both medical students and residents. The pages now have titles across each page and sections are broken down into individual subjects as compared to the previous (...

» Although the expectations for medical students are not that of residents and interns, this book is very helpful. Evidence-based medicine is the term heard over and over on the wards and this pocket b...

An Irish Country Christmas (Irish Country Books)
by Patrick Taylor
Amazon Price: $16.47
Customer Reviews:
» Christmas stories are my favorite, so I was excited to read this new story. That quickly changed in the first 45 pages of this book. However, I trudged through the rest of the book (thinking surely it...

» What a great storyline and very entertaining. Being an American I had to use the glossary to see what the meaning of the words were sometimes, but it was a very entertaining and fun story to read.
» Return to Ballybucklebo as the Christmas season approaches. Dr. Fingal O'Reilly and junior partner Barry Laverty are busy with their practice, but not enough to distract Dr. Laverty from the pros...

» This is the third Patric Taylor novel I've read since discovering Ballybucklebo and they just keep getting better, and I get more addicted to the colorful, homey characters. Surely Ballybucklebo will ...

» I have never before read anything by Patrick Taylor, but I am a sucker for all things Irish and anything Christmas so I took a chance...and I am very glad I did!

Two country doctors care ...

Marijuana Horticulture: The Indoor/Outdoor Medical Grower's Bible
by Jorge Cervantes
Amazon Price: $19.77
Customer Reviews:
» I went from a solo plant, maybe an oz harvest last year, to a harvest I can't even mention on here this year. I bought this book in January and read it cover to cover, what I learned has changed my te...

» I love this book. I was very surprised this book is so in depth and awesome. I have grown before, but there is info that I never imagined that would be in a Marijuana horticulture book. It's perfect f...

» Way too much info on how to grow 100 plants a month. I feel illegal just thinking about it.
I am just a normal person, Card Carrying Medical Marijuana Pt, who can't afford the $300 - $500 a mon...

» If you want to know anything and everything about growing, this is your book. Seriously, this guy goes in depth to explain things without making it overly complicated.

It's simple, thoro...

» I can't grow the divine weed where I live; I bought this book because it is absolutely the most in-depth, easy-to-understand book in the gardening world! I use it constantly for advice about soil, wat...

The 36-Hour Day: A Family Guide to Caring for People with Alzheimer Disease, ...
by Nancy L. Mace, Peter V. Rabins
Amazon Price: $11.53
Customer Reviews:
» This book is full of information that has helped our family understand and support our family member who has memory problems.

» This book has many useful suggestions and shows a deep understanding of the challenges of caregiving for someone with dementia. It was comforting to read the short descriptions of situations and how t...

» A truly remarkable and instructional guide for care givers of people with dementia or alzheimers. So much of what was going on in my mother's life at this stage, began to make sense to me and I was b...

» An extremely helpful book for those who are experiencing dementia and/or Alzheimer's with a loved one. You are not alone! And all those strange things that are happening are not out of the ordinary ...

» This is an excellent book. It is written in a warm and caring manner which is easy to understand. It is full of information not just for anyone dealing with a dementia patient, but for anybody who i...