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August 17th, 2012
Recommended for everyone who wants to lead a cancer-free life, this book will provide readers with a groundbreaking understanding of cancer and disease on a cellular level. The author thoroughly explains the cancer-curing approach of attacking malfunctioning cells that saved… (Read more)
Tags: cancer
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August 3rd, 2012
This unique manual is designed for a particular niche of volunteers who provide spiritual guidance in long-term care facilities. Recognizing the complex concerns that may arise in a residential setting, as well as factors that can affect a person’s emotional… (Read more)
Tags: long term care, spititual guidance
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June 25th, 2012
A quick introduction to the philosophy and benefits of yoga paves the way for a series of detailed yet straightforward lessons aimed at novice readers. Whether you’re determined to give it a go or are simply curious about this popular,… (Read more)
Tags: book review, Swami Saradananda, Yoga
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June 15th, 2012
By Dr. Kate Middleton
Anxiety is a normal, human response to problematic situations. Unfortunately, it can also reach a point at which it seriously interferes with day-to-day activities. Dr. Middleton’s myth-busting and interactive guide clearly describes the biological origins of… (Read more)
Tags: advice, anxiety, problem solving, reaction, tips
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June 8th, 2012
By Michael Gordon, MD, with Natalie Baker
One of our most trusted contributors, medical professor, ethicist and geriatrician, Dr. Michael Gordon, has now published a guide for healthcare professionals and families caring for persons with dementia. With a focus on… (Read more)
Tags: caregiving, compassionate care, dementia, guide
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May 25th, 2012
By Linda Grant
This moving and introspective journey begins with a diagnosis of dementia in the 1990s and shifts across time, space and memory to examine the nature of identity. Grant’s evocative memoir tenderly details her mother’s illness as well… (Read more)
Tags: dementia, diagnosis, journey, London, New York, Russia
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May 18th, 2012
By Tricia Thompson, MS, RD
Celiac disease can wreak havoc on your diet and your taste buds. But nutritionist Tricia Thompson shows that one need not sacrifice nutrition or flavour. Her well-indexed and extensively-referenced text provides information about the disease,… (Read more)
Tags: book review, diet, gluten-free, recipes
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May 11th, 2012
Anxiety is a normal, human response to problematic situations. Unfortunately, it can also reach a point at which it seriously interferes with day-to-day activities. Dr. Middleton’s myth-busting and interactive guide clearly describes the biological origins of this reaction, points out problematic behaviours (such as avoidance), and outlines the steps that will put those who are suffering from chronic anxiety on the road to recovery Continue reading →
Tags: chronic anxiety, coping with anxiety, Dr. Kate Middleton
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