Diet Simple or When Parkinsons Strikes Early

Diet Simple

Author: Katherine Tallmadg

Losing weight doesn't have to be a frustrating, angst-ridden chore. There are dozens -- even hundreds -- of diet plans touted on television and in magazines. But nearly every one results in yo-yo gains and losses, slowing your metabolism and making you heavier than ever before. Others have you endlessly counting fat grams and carbohydrates, and many leave you lifeless, denied of vital energy. Enter the Diet Simple solution. Here, Katherine Tallmadge shares the program that's made her the most sought-after nutritionist in the nation's capital. Her approach is based on her 20-plus years of helping people lose weight and keep it off, from senators and congressmen to everyday folks battling job stress, time constraints, travel, and the pressures of everyday life. Her secret:

It's the small, easy changes you make in eating that have the most dramatic and lasting results in your weight. Following Tallmadge's approach, most people don't even realize they're on a diet until they slip into their favorite jeans -- with room to spare! Diet Simple presents more than 150 ingenious ways to shed pounds. Tallmadge shows you how snacking can help you lose 35 pounds. How eating more in the morning will make you lose 31 pounds. How a chocolate sundae will shed 20 pounds. How breathing will melt away 16 pounds. How a brownie can take off 12 pounds. And much, much more.

In addition, Diet Simple includes dozens of techniques for Emotional Eating, Frequent Travelers, "Disorganized" Eating, and Restaurant-Goers. And no matter what your lifestyle or level of activity, you can customize the tips in Diet Simple to meet your own individual needs, whether you want to lose 10 pounds or 50. To cap it off, Diet Simple gives you 26 Batch Recipes -- enticing, delicious weight-loss meals perfect for keeping in your refrigerator and eating all week long. All from famous chefs and award-winning restaurants across the country. Losing weight has never tasted so good or been this easy. It's time to find out just how simple looking good and feeling great can be!

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When Parkinson's Strikes Early: Voices, Choices, Resources and Treatment

Author: Barbara Blake Krebs

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 symptoms, side effects of medication, support networks, and surgery options, and explores the physical, emotional, and social struggles that face young people with Parkinson's. Resources, advocacy ideas, and an index are also included.

Table of Contents:

	Important Note	viii
	Foreword	ix
	Acknowledgements	xii
	Introduction	1
1	Welcome to the Journey	6
2	From Uninvited Guest to Master of the House: Symptoms and Side Effects as Parkinson's Disease Progresses	29
3	Living with Parkinson's Disease I: Quality of Life	46
4	Living with Parkinson's Disease II: Romance, Marriage, and Family	74
5	Invisible People: How the Public Perceives Parkinson's Disease	98
6	"Invisible No More!": Empowerment Through Community	127
7	When Drugs Fail: Surgeries for Parkinson's Disease	159
8	Routes to a Cure, Hopes for the Future	186
	About Our Contributors	206
Appendix 1	Ideas for Advocates	215
Appendix 2	A Selective Resource Guide to Parkinson's Disease Information	219
	Endnotes	248
	References	256
	Index	263

The Eye Book or Belonging

The Eye Book: A Complete Guide to Eye Disorders and Health

Author: Gary H Cassel

When all is well with our eyes, most of us take them for granted. But when our vision is blurred or our eyes are itchy and watery, it's hard to concentrate on anything but our eyes. In The Eye Book, three eye care specialists present a comprehensive reference to help readers care for their eyes and protect their vision, with special attention to changes and diseases that occur in the adult years.

After detailing how the various parts of the eye work together so we can see, the authors review everything that can go wrong -- from myopia, hyperopia, and astigmatism to the major disorders of cataracts, glaucoma, and age-related macular degeneration. They also thoroughly describe each part of the eye and the problems that can develop, from the irritation of itchy eyelids and conjunctivitis to emergency situations such as a detached retina. They describe the signs and symptoms of all these problems and how to deal with them, including when to apply a warm compress -- and when to head to the emergency room. Medical and surgical treatment of both minor eye irritations and major diseases are explained in detail, so readers know where to turn and what to expect.

The authors also tell readers what happens during an eye examination and how to recognize an eye emergency. They explain all about eyeglasses, including the various kinds of bifocals, and describe the care and maintenance of contact lenses in a way that makes wearing them a viable option for anyone who wishes to do so. They detail the special concerns of people with systemic diseases such as diabetes and indicate how common medications -- from antibiotics and antidepressants to tamoxifen -- affect the eyes. The pros andcons of refractive surgery are discussed, as are the special problems of people with low vision.

An appendix lists medications used to treat eye conditions and the side effects of those medications. The book is fully illustrated with fifty-five line drawings and includes a symptoms index that will direct readers to sections of the book which describe the possible causes of the specific symptoms they are experiencing.

Library Journal

Fear of reduced vision and blindness regularly tops surveys of consumers' concerns about their health. Therefore, comprehensive, current information on this small but vital area of the human body is a high priority for libraries answering consumer health queries. The authors are associated with the Wilmer Eye Institute at Johns Hopkins University, consistently rated one of the top ophthalmology departments in the United States. Their guide covers routine eye care and the more common eye diseases, providing up-to-date facts on refractive surgery, treatment for optical neuritis, and possible nutritional therapies for cataracts and macular degeneration. Information on systemic and general health conditions affecting the eye is provided, as is a good introduction to the problem of "low vision," vision that cannot be corrected by spectacles, contact lenses, or introcular lens implants. The coverage of the newest refractive surgical techniques, clinical trials, and medications makes this an important acquisition for libraries with similar titles; highly recommended for public, school, and hospital libraries.--Pamela C. Sieving, W.K. Kellogg Eye Ctr., Univ. of Michigan, Ann Arbor

Booknews

Printed in a large typeface, this reference for the general reader discusses vision care with an emphasis on changes and diseases that occur in the adult years. The volume begins with a description of the parts of the eye and their functions. Individual chapters are devoted to such topics as eye exams, eyeglasses, contact lenses, refractive surgery, cataracts, glaucoma, and macular degeneration. Coverage extends to health problems and medications that effect the eyes. The volume does not include bibliographical references. Annotation c. Book News, Inc., Portland, OR (booknews.com)

Table of Contents:

	List of Figures
	Foreword
	Preface
Pt. I	Introduction
1	A Guide to the Adult Eye	3
2	How Our Vision Changes over Time	21
Pt. II	Getting to 20/20
3	The Eye Exam	51
4	All about Eyeglasses	79
5	Contact Lenses: Everything You Need to Know	117
6	Refractive Surgery: Don't Discard Those Spectacles Just Yet	174
Pt. III	The Big Problems for Aging Eyes
7	Cataracts	191
8	Glaucoma, the "Silent Thief"	244
9	Age-Related Macular Degeneration	291
Pt. IV	Other Eye Problems: Diagnosis and Treatment
10	The Eyelids	313
11	The Cornea	329
12	The Conjunctiva	342
13	The Complicated World of Tears	353
14	The Uvea: Iris, Ciliary Body, and Choroid	372
15	The Retina and Vitreous	378
16	The Optic Nerve	396
Pt. V	Other Things You Need to Know
17	Eye Trauma and Emergencies	407
18	General Health Problems That Can Affect the Eyes	419
19	Coping with Low Vision	476
20	Common Medications That Affect the Eyes	492
	Appendix: A Guide to Eye Medications and Their Side Effects	505
	Signs and Symptoms Index	538
	General Index	546

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Belonging: Bonds of Healing and Recovery

Author: Dennis Linn

Practical new insights that say addiction and co-dependency come from our best attempts to belong to ourselves, others and God, and that recovery is rooted in finding healthier, more authentic ways to belong.

Parenting a Child with Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder or Breaking the Rules of Aging

Parenting a Child with Attention Deficit/Hyperactivity Disorder

Author: Nancy S Boyles

A guide for parents and educators, Boyles and Contadino combine over 23 years of experience to provide basic information on strategies and ideas that may be useful when working with the AD/HD child. This updated edition helps parents navigate through the steps of recognizing the symptoms, getting proper diagnosis, and finding proven intervention techniques that will guide their child past the obstacles of this learning disability.

Nancy S. Boyles, M.Ed., is an educator who specializes in the area of intervention and consultation for children with learning differences. She is the coauthor of The Learning Differences Sourcebook.

Darlene Contadino, M.S.W., writes about AD/HD and has been active in support groups. She is the coauthor of The Learning Differences Sourcebook.

Library Journal

These two titlesboth from authors who have experience parenting a child with attention deficit disorders and working as professionals in the fieldjoin a growing body of literature on parenting AD(H)D children. The books are similar in layout: early chapters define attention deficit disorders and their diagnosis, a substantial middle section covers strategies for managing a child's behavior, and concluding chapters and appendixes present additional materials for parents. Although many of the strategies and definitions are common to both books, differences of tone and style exist. Boyles and Contadino use more anecdotal and personal examples and stress the role of parent as child advocate. Flick clearly draws more on his position as a professional in the field, adapting a 12-step plan that parents can implement. Both books are recommended for parenting collections in public libraries; Flick's book is also recommended for community college and undergraduate libraries.Kay L. Brodie, Chesapeake Coll., Wye Mills, Md.

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Breaking the Rules of Aging

Author: David A Lipschitz

This book draws on the latest medical research to shatter some of the biggest myths about aging, and to outline a new way to understand and manage the aging process.

Publishers Weekly

Old age gets a bad rap, argues geriatric specialist Lipschitz. The senior years do not inevitably mean loss of mental or physical prowess, he maintains: in fact, the cliched advice to "take it easy, you're not as young as you were" is exactly the wrong approach. Lipschitz cites studies showing that exercise is beneficial to the elderly, and that sexually active seniors live longer than celibate ones. He even decries the obsession to lose weight, claiming that "thin isn't healthy," since "pleasingly plump" (but not obese) people live longer. Lipschitz's approach is balanced and well reasoned, never fanatical. He argues against invasive surgery for most coronary disease, contending that if a person has no symptoms, surgery can cause more problems than it solves. However, he goes on to list specific conditions that do warrant surgical intervention. Many seniors are over-medicated, he notes, which leads to negative side effects, and he offers specific advice for replacing dozens of medications with a few carefully chosen ones. The host of a public television series called Aging Successfully with Doctor David, Lipschitz is articulate and entertaining, and he clearly explains medical terms and procedures for the layman. His upbeat book reassures seniors that if they look after themselves, their golden years can be their most rewarding. (Oct. 18) Copyright 2003 Cahners Business Information.