Health Care

A week after her 41st birthday, the acclaimed poet Anne Boyer was diagnosed with highly aggressive triple-negative breast cancer. For a single mother living paycheck to paycheck who had always been the caregiver, the catastrophic illness was both a crisis and an initiation into new ideas about mortality and the gendered politics of illness. The Undying explores the experience of illness as mediated by digital screens, weaving in ancient Roman dream diarists, cancer hoaxers and fetishists, cancer vloggers, pro-pain "dolorists", and the many little murders of capitalism.

Since your hair is your greatest asset, you must take care of it using natural products. But when you can buy hair care products at the grocery store, why waste your valuable time preparing homemade conditioners and rinses? In general, hair care products are made to feed the roots, revive the scalp, and fortify the hair follicles. They offer hair a smooth and silky feel, seal hair color, heal damage, and avoid split ends. Unfortunately, many hair care products on the market today include chemicals that can harm both your hair and your health.

Shawn Strash, former CEO of 21 hospitals: "Coming out of Covid, Relocalizing Health, provides the hope and roadmap for how communities will recover better and stronger. It's more clear than ever that the hospital structure of the last few decades won't enable our communities to maximize their health and well-being." Katy Talento, former White House Health Policy Advisor: "Relocalizing Health exposes the secret superpower of health care: the best product also saves the most money. I spent most of my career in government, buying into the dreary, doomsday notion that the only way to save ...

Are you tired of being sick and tired? Do you feel like you've been fighting your own body to get healthy? When it comes to your health, do you feel lost and caught up in the pattern of the world? Just looking for the next best thing to help get you healthy, to feel let down by the lack of long-term results? Maybe it's time you anchor to God's Healthcare. We get too entrenched in our daily lives with whichever way the world is pulling us, and we forget about our health, and how vital our health is. We end up allowing our health to fail, only to look for some outside-in approach to aid us. ...

Eliminate the fear of dementia and unlock mental clarity for the golden years, even if you've struggled with cognitive decline for years. Are you worried about losing your independence to dementia as the years go by? Have you been overwhelmed by conflicting information that leaves you confused and anxious? Or maybe you're facing early cognitive symptoms and urgently need solutions that work? You are not alone. Many seniors share your fears and concerns, but the promise of a sharper, healthier mind is within reach. Whether you're navigating through the confusion surrounding dementia ...

Dive into the riveting world of healthcare with "When Scrubs Stumble: The Diary of a Healthcare Professional." Based on true stories and real-life situations observed in the operation theater of Lady Reading Hospital. This book provides an authentic and gripping account of the challenges, triumphs, and unforgettable moments faced by medical professionals, discussed in his clinical diary. Book Highlights: True Stories: Each chapter unveils genuine experiences from the operating theaters, recovery rooms, and bustling hospital corridors. Emotional Insights: Experience the emotions and ...

Until very recently, if you were to ask most doctors, they would tell you there were only two kinds of medicine: the quack kind, and the evidence-based kind. The former is baseless, and the latter based on the best information human effort could buy. Well, Eric Topol isn't most doctors, and he suggests you entertain the notion of a third kind of medicine, one that will make the evidence-based state-of-the-art stuff look scarcely better than an alchemist trying to animate a homunculus in a jar.

Are you a nurse practitioner or a nursing student seeking to master women's health? Do you find it challenging to remember the complex details of women’s health care? "Women's Health Mnemonics for the Nurse Practitioner" is designed to transform how you learn and retain critical information through the powerful tool of mnemonics. This comprehensive guide dives deep into the core areas of women's health, spanning from reproductive anatomy to emerging trends in treatments. Each chapter is meticulously organized to enhance your understanding and recall: Chapter 1: Fundamentals of Women’s ...

From Concussions or mTBi to traumatic brain injury, this book is the best guide in learning about TBI scientifically and practically, so you are ready to take the right action at the right time to limit the damage and overcome challenges that come with it, both as a caregiver and as the patient. From understanding symptoms and diagnosis with early recovery to long term goals, covered are the mechanics, anatomy, symptoms of brain injury, diagnosis, levels, acute management and treatment options, rehabilitation, early recovery, outcomes of tbi, mtbi or concussion, discharge plan, post-...

Discover the transformative power of castor oil and say goodbye to everyday ailments, without resorting to harsh chemicals or expensive treatments. Do you find yourself overwhelmed by the multitude of remedies promising relief but delivering little? Are you searching for a natural, holistic approach to tackle everything from skin sensitivities to digestive woes? Perhaps you're eager to embrace a sustainable lifestyle but feel lost amid the noise of misleading claims. If any of these resonate with you, you're not alone. Many holistic health seekers, like yourself, are on the quest for ...

In the intricate and evolving world of healthcare, the need for effective branding has never been more pronounced. "The Art of Healthcare Branding: A Guide for Strategic Planners" is an essential primer for advertising agencies and strategic planners looking to navigate the unique and challenging landscape of healthcare, pharma, and life sciences branding. This introduction delves into the nuances of healthcare branding, offering a brief step-by-step approach to operating as a strategic palnner in this lucrative yet complex market. From establishing a robust brand identity to crafting a ...

This book provides up-to-date information on language, etiquette, and appropriate communication and conduct in treating TGNC clients, and discusses the history, cultural context, and ethical and legal issues that can arise in working with gender-diverse individuals in a clinical setting. You'll also find information about informed consent approaches that call for a shift in the role of the mental health provider in the position of assessment and referral for the purposes of gender-affirming medical care (such as hormones, surgery, and other procedures).

With honesty, humility, and a commitment to the health and well-being of all children, Between a Shot and a Hard Place challenges the polarizing rhetoric and offers a path forward—one that respects individual choices while fostering informed, thoughtful dialogue.

Medicare Essentials: Your Comprehensive Guide to Navigating Medicare with Confidence Are you ready to take control of your healthcare decisions? With Medicare’s complex rules and ever-changing landscape, making the right choices can feel overwhelming. The Medicare Essentials Book is here to simplify the process and empower you to confidently understand your coverage options. What You'll Learn: Medicare Parts A, B, C, and D Demystified: Gain a clear understanding of each Medicare part, including hospital, medical, and prescription drug coverage. Enrollment Periods and Deadlines: Never miss...

When Peter Canning started work as a paramedic on the streets of Hartford, Connecticut, 25 years ago, he believed drug users were victims only of their own character flaws. Although he took care of them, he did not care for them. But as the overdoses escalated, Canning began asking his patients how they had gotten started on their perilous journeys. And while no two tales were the same, their heartrending similarities changed Canning's view and moved him to educate himself about the science of addiction.

Discover how you can take control of your happiness and inner peace despite all the obstacles you have to face Have you been feeling like you can never get a break? Are your days full of conflict and challenges that you constantly have to fight and overcome? Are you tired of riding the rollercoaster of anger, fear, frustration, and overwhelm and wish you could just take a step back from your problems? Being a black woman today comes with unique struggles that others don’t even know about. You face the discrimination that both women and people of color encounter. Your needs are ...

In recent years, cannabis has taken the herbal medicine community by storm, with terpenes as the number-one conversation starter. To Freedman, dubbed the Cannabis Sommelier, terpenes have a depth of complexity, whether it's helping to set your intention, creating the mood, and now-fusing it with cocktails, cooking, and aromatherapy. Terpenes for Well-Being provides both a botanical breakdown and comprehensive drug guide to aromatherapy-related techniques for relaxation, natural stress relief, and anti-anxiety treatment.

Stop Walking on Eggshells has already helped more than a million people with friends and family members suffering from BPD understand this difficult disorder, set boundaries, and help their loved ones stop relying on dangerous BPD behaviors. This fully revised third edition has been updated with the very latest BPD research on comorbidity, extensive new information about narcissistic personality disorder (NPD), the effectiveness of schema therapy, and coping and communication skills you can use to stabilize your relationship with the BPD or NPD sufferer in your life.

Struggling to understand the complex mechanisms behind diseases? Pathophysiology Made Easy is here to transform the way you learn! Written by Callie Parker, this book breaks down the most challenging concepts into simple, digestible steps—so you can master the science without the stress. With Pathophysiology Made Easy, you’ll dive into 8 major body systems and explore 110 key topics, each explained in a step-by-step format that makes even the most complicated processes easy to understand.

Vaccine reluctance and refusal are no longer limited to the margins of society. Debates around vaccines' necessity - along with questions around their side effects - have gone mainstream, blending with geopolitical conflicts, political campaigns, celebrity causes, and "natural" lifestyles to win a growing number of hearts and minds. Today's anti-vaccine positions find audiences where they've never existed previously.