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There are 750,000 strokes in the USA each year. Some experts believe that 600,000 of these might be candidates for "acute stroke reversal". A recent estimate suggests that only about 4 to 8% of all those strokes have any attempt at stroke reversal. This book tells the stories of 15 patients at a large Midwestern stroke reversal center who underwent acute stroke reversal. Their ages varied from 18 to 63 and their stories may surprise you. These cases...
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Most of us get 'the blues' at some point in our lives, and some people find that they just can't shake them. How can you tell when you or someone you know is suffering from depression that needs clinical treatment? How can you find the best treatment for your depression? Dealing with Depression is a brief, user-friendly guide to depression and mood disorders for sufferers, their families, and health professionals who care for them. Professor Parker...
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Kelly Bouldin Darmofal suffered a severe TBI in 1992; currently she holds a Masters in Special Education from Salem College, NC. Her memoir Lost In My Mind: Recovering From Traumatic Brain Injury (TBI) tells her story of tragedy and triumph. Kelly will be teaching "TBI: An Overview for Educators" at Salem College. Kelly's "tips" were learned during two decades of recovery and perseverance; they include:
Ways to avoid isolation and culture shock post-TBI
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Parkinson's disease is often associated with the elderly, but half a million sufferers are in their early fifties or younger. This disorder carries both a physical and social stigma, with neurological degeneration made worse by the refusal of many to seek help. When Parkinson's Strikes Early grew out of an Internet discussion group in 1996, and was further inspired by actor Michael J. Fox's revelation that he has Parkinson's disease. This book covers...
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A realistic, compassionate, supportive guide to living positively with a disease that is usually portrayed in depressing terms. Drawing on her own experience and that of others with early onset Parkinson's, the author combines clear information about the symptoms and treatments with practical strategies for adapting to the challenges of life with the disease.
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It was sudden. It felt like a giant lightning bolt struck the inside of her head. The flash of unrelenting pain fired from one side of her skull to the other. The sheer magnitude of the pain was beyond comprehension. She blinked, and she before she knew it, she was being rushed into an emergency surgery. Waves of pressure squeezed her brain like a giant vice crushing a tiny melon. Kathleen Newhouse's entire world was crumbling from behind her eyes....
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Sailing on Broken Pieces is told from the triple perspective of a sibling, caregiver and emergency room doctor who treats people with mental illness in the emergency room and copes with the same concerns at home. It is told through vignettes from the emergency room intertwined with common symptoms of mental illness. The goal of Sailing on Broken Pieces is to eliminate the stigma of mental illness. Oscar winning Best Actress, Jennifer Lawrence said:...
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Get the Summary of Elaine Fox's Switch Craft in 20 minutes. Please note: This is a summary & not the original book. "Switch Craft" by Elaine Fox explores the multifaceted nature of change and the importance of adaptability in both personal and professional contexts. The book introduces the thrive gauge, a tool to assess the impact of changes on personal objectives, and discusses the difference between change and transition. Fox emphasizes the need...
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Epilepsy comes from the Greeks. It is a word that means to possess, seize, or hold. Epilepsy is described as short-lived burst of uncontrolled energy in the brain. Epilepsy is a neurologic disorder that affects the brain.
Help bring epilepsy out of the world of darkness.
Be part of the epilepsy awareness.
Epilepsy is one of those disabilities that doesn't get the proper attention.
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This book is a self-help guide in ways to help prevent and treat Parkinson's Disease (PD) naturally, with over 640 peer review research studies supporting the recommendations covering diet, exercise, targeted supplements, Chinese and Ayurvedic medicine, yoga, juicing recipe, essential oils, intravenous glutathione therapy and much more.
Parkinson's Disease is not just a dopamine production problem, but a multi-faceted health disease with many factors...
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The author after suffering a debilitating stroke shares her recovery journey, challenges, and lessons learned along the way. Part of this journey included a return to college to earn a BS in Healthcare Administration. Coupled with her patient experience; she offers unique insights into the Healthcare System in the United States.
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Normal pressure hydrocephalus (NPH) is a damaging and often misdiagnosed neurological disease, and this reference provides concise information to help understand the disease and how it's treated. The book explains the symptoms of NPH, how NPH develops, medical tests performed to diagnose the condition, treatment options, and care after surgery. It's estimated that nearly 400,000 Americans have NPH, but only about 11,000 have been properly diagnosed...
34) Best Guide to Improve Intelligence Quotient for Success: Learn How to Master Learning, Cognition
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Would you like to be able to think intelligently with a clear mind? For the longest time, intelligent thought and critical thinking techniques have been utilized to enhance all aspects of people’s lives! Utilizing intelligent thinking helps individuals with living healthier & more prosperous lives. What’s Inside: - Make Intelligent Decisions - Improve Relationships - Improve Earning Potential - Improve Energy - Improve Overall Health + MUCH MORE!...
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Multiple Sclerosis is a devastating, incurable disease that afflicts about one in a thousand North Americans. Striking in the prime of life, it is the most common debilitating neurological disorder of people between the ages of 20 and 40. Eighty percent of patients suffer from cognitive impairments, seventy percent from sexual dysfunction, and fifty percent from depression.
Few people are prepared for the emotional impact of this unpredictable, disabling...
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Alors que Simon était à l'épicerie pour acheter du jambon, il a fait un accident vasculaire dans l'hémisphère droit du cerveau. À partir de son témoignage et de celui de sa conjointe, ce livre décrit, dans un langage accessible, certaines séquelles «invisibles» de cette blessure et offre des moyens concrets pour soutenir ceux qui ont à composer avec un tel défi.
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"The problem is fibromyalgia is not a one-treatment-fits-all kind of syndrome. Fibromyalgia Basics: A Beginner's Guide opens the door to a multitude of options that have been proven to help fibromyalgia symptoms-options you never knew you had.There's no fancy medical jargon here; this book is designed to provide a simple, quick approach so you can immediately start learning what you can do to help fight the pain, exhaustion, sleeplessness, depression,...
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Nothing is more exciting than a road trip: planning where to go, what to see, what to do, and how to get there. Inevitably the journey presents hazards and roadblocks on the way to the ideal destination. How do you deal with those? Directions invites you to ride along on the continuing journey that Randy started in unDiagnosed. Better buckle up, though; the road presents many challenges and detours. You'll get a back seat view of the twists and turns...
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Each year, 100,000 people in the United States are diagnosed with a brain tumor. With his new book, Dr. Peter Black fills a gap in the lay readership, providing an accessible medical resource for adult patients and their families. Dr. Black, who has operated on more than 3,000 patients with brain tumors, is uniquely qualified to discuss both clinical treatment of and research into brain tumors.
This invaluable resource tells patients everything they...
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Covering a wide range of popular alternative medicine and health issues, User's Guides are written by leading experts and science writers and are designed to answer the consumer's basic questions about disease, conventional and alternative therapies, and individual dietary supplements.
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