In this lyrical, radically expansive self-portrait, celebrated poet, author, and lecturer Sophie Strand explores-with searing insight and honesty-the intersecting spaces of her own chronic illness, the complex ecology of a changing world, and the very nature of the stories we tell ourselves. At age sixteen Sophie Strand-bright, agile, fearless-is suddenly beset by unexplained, debilitating illness while on a family trip abroad. Her once vibrant life becomes a tangled miasma of medication, specialists, anaphylaxis, and seemingly never-ending attempts to explain what has gone so terribly wrong. And, for many years thereafter, Sophie's life becomes subsumed with ideas not of "health," but of explanation, and the narrative of how and why she became sick. But slowly, through both profound fatigue with the medical industrial complex and a deeply entwined relationship with the natural world, she comes to another, more fundamental understanding of what has happened to her body. What if sickness is not a separation from the body? What if health is not quite so easy to see? What if physical pain leaves us no choice but to return to our bodies, the pinpricks and lightning of illness stitching us back into a physical presence our society has taught us to ignore? In a work both expansively tender and shockingly frank, Sophie Strand offers readers a window onto her own winding journey through the maze of chronic illness-a web not unlike those created by the mycorrizhal fungi whose networks she begins to see as a metaphor for the profound connections between all species and the earth. Grounded deeply in the mountains of the Hudson Valley, each moment of this far-reaching narrative snakes its way through the multi-layered ecology of the land around us, from the stunningly powerful pollen of a phlox plant to the unexpected beauty and wisdom of the woodchuck. The Body Is a Doorway dives into the murky waters of sickness and trauma, as well as the resonant challenges and joys of friendship, young adulthood, first love, and fertility. Throughout, in precise, sparkling language, it explores questions both personal and universal: Is there healing beyond the human? Beyond the hope for a cure or a happy ending? Is there something wilder and more symbiotic beyond narrow ideas of well-being?
"Drawing has an established history within medicine for learning, recording, investigating and discovery. Bringing together diverse drawing approaches in the form of research and practical projects, this book demonstrates how drawing has extended beyond the realm of medicine with relevance and value for an array of health and wellbeing settings. Chapters critically examine how drawing helps us convey and understand complex illness experiences, and supports a deeper, more holistic form of communication between patient and professional. This book presents the underlying principle that manual drawing, such as sketching, diagrams, cartoons and other forms of mark-making, has important qualities in enabling people to investigate, explain, express and alleviate suffering"--
Empower yourself to feel great and live longer Women need clear, reliable information to advocate for their health and wellness at every age. Women's Health All-in-One For Dummies equips you with the knowledge you need to understand your body, your symptoms, and your unique path to thriving. Learn about general and reproductive health, tackle challenges like PCOS and hormonal imbalance, and get advice for busting the stress cycle and overcoming burnout. This easy-to-understand guide helps you become the wonderful woman you're meant to be. 6 Books Inside... Sustain optimal brain and gut healthManage common chronic conditionsKeep your reproductive system healthyUncover the role of hormones in overall healthUnlock the power of mindfulnessDeal with stress and burnoutAdvocate for yourself
Find the transition path that's right for you Transitioning is about becoming your authentic self-and it's your journey, done your way. Gender Transition For Dummies is here to help you figure out what works for you, tackle challenges with confidence, and find the support you deserve. You'll find practical advice on navigating the social, medical, and legal aspects of transition. Whatever stage you're at in the process, get clear, straightforward answers to all your biggest questions. Learn what to expect as you transition to the most vibrant, thriving version of you. Inside... Transgender and non-binary identifications Getting started with hormones Understanding surgery options Announcing your transition Handling questions and concerns Updating legal documents Finding supportive community Explore legal, medical, and communication pathways
A practical and up-to-date discussion of the formulation and design of dosage forms and delivery systems containing herbal ingredients In Formulating Pharma-, Nutra-, and Cosmeceutical Products from Herbal Substances: Dosage Forms and Delivery Systems, a team of distinguished researchers delivers a step-by-step approach to preparing and manufacturing dosage forms and delivery systems. Intuitively organized with comprehensive coverage of the fundamentals, functional materials, manufacturing, and marketing of pharmaceutical, nutraceutical, and cosmeceutical products, the book also examines regulatory issues of quality, safety, and efficacy. The authors discuss essential formulation development and delivery information for novel and controlled delivery systems of herbal ingredients. Readers will also find: A thorough introduction to the basic principles of developing modern pharma-, nutra-, and cosmeceutical products from herbal substances Comprehensive explorations of conventional formulations, including issues of stability Practical discussions of advanced formulations, including chronotherapeutic delivery systems, liposome-based delivery of phytoconstituents, and nanoparticle mediated delivery of herbal actives Complete treatments of regulatory challenges, including nonclinical characterization and documentation for marketing authorizations of herbal formulations Perfect for professionals working in the herbal drug, natural product, and dietary supplement industries, Formulating Pharma-, Nutra-, and Cosmeceutical Products from Herbal Substances will also benefit academic researchers and graduate students studying herbal research, cosmetics, and pharmaceutical sciences.
30 high-profile and celebrity breast cancer survivors and "previvors"--including Edie Falco, Sheryl Crow, and Athena Jones--lend their voices to this inspirational support and recovery roadmap for anyone braving a cancer diagnosis, along with their loved ones.
Explore the amazing plants that make the desert a magical and powerful place year-round in Seasons of the Desert.
A celebration of the potent plant, and its renaissance from everyone's favorite drag to simply being dope.
[Not final] The decades following the Second World War saw new mothers' experiences of loneliness, boredom and unhappiness become increasingly widely acknowledged. The language of postnatal depression was often attached to this, but mothers themselves articulated and organised around their discontent in ways that challenged medical models. Unhappy Mothers explores the ways that mothers' discontent came to be recognised by five communities: general practitioners, health visitors, self-help groups, and feminists both inside and outside the academy. Drawing attention to the social, political, and professional contexts within which this knowledge developed, the book argues that expertise about unhappy mothering was increasingly claimed by women themselves. The solutions to the problems of early mothering that they proposed were social and political. Using an extensive array of sources that includes local and national newspapers, autobiographies, medical texts, social surveys, feminist writings, self-help literature, and sociological studies, Unhappy Mothers shines a light on those who spoke into the silence around unhappy motherhood.
A practical introduction to the ancient Chinese philosophy of yin yang, helping you find balance and equilibrium.Are you seeking more balance in your life? Perhaps you want to improve your work-life management, create more harmony in the home or learn to regulate your emotions.According to Chinese philosophy, equilibrium is the basis for a happy and ordered life because everything - from the stars in the sky to the changing seasons and even your thoughts and feelings - exists on a fine balance of energy. This crucial balancing act is known as yin yang: the belief that all things act against an equal and opposite force. Think day (yang) and night (yin). Happy and sad.Through the ancient philosophy of yin yang, you can discover how to live in tune with yourself. This pocket-sized guide will help you: Understand the Taiji symbol, and the principles of duality, dependence, dynamism.Discover how the five Chinese elements that make up our natural world can connect us with the ebbs and flow of life.Apply the lessons of yin yang in your life - from movement, sleep and diet, to your emotions and environment.Improve your relationship with your partner by embracing your unique energies, to welcome change, handle conflict and embrace flow.Gemini PocketsFrom little guides to soothe your soul to all-access passes to the lives of pop icons, and from quizzes and puzzles for literature lovers to books on food, nature, fashion, and more, Gemini Pockets are the perfect fit for your life and interests.
I'm Your Peri Godmother takes readers on a hilarious and helpful journey through the rollercoaster experience of perimenopause.Health advocate and journalist Shelly Horton thought menopause was for old ladies and was simply hot flushes and no more periods. She'd never heard the term perimenopause until she went from kicking arse in her career to flatlining in the ICU – all because her hormones staged a full-blown peri-mutiny. Now, driven by the knowledge that keeping quiet only holds women back, she is sharing her perimenopause story along with evidence-based health advice, case studies and practical tools so you can navigate perimenopause with more confidence and a lot less confusion.Entertaining and informative, I'm Your Peri Godmother destigmatises perimenopause and will help you feel less alone on your own peri journey. Consider Shelly your big sister, your supportive best friend, your very own peri godmother, here to help you through it all with a wave of her magic wand, lots of medical evidence (but no medical jargon) and real-life warmth and humor.
This book offers a new obstetric quality paradigm to address violations of physical and emotional safety during childbirth hospitalization. It's a vital call for prioritizing Black mothers' expressions, expectations, and experiences in clinical practice, decision-making, and care delivery.
Offering an in-depth exploration of the security challenges posed by COVID-19, Gunaratna, Aslam, and their contributors present a comprehensive collection of thematic and country-specific analyses on post-pandemic planetary health strategies.
Offering an in-depth exploration of the security challenges posed by COVID-19, Gunaratna, Aslam, and their contributors present a comprehensive collection of thematic and country-specific analyses on post-pandemic planetary health strategies.
Based on decades of his research in the medical literature on weight gain, obesity, and Type 2 diabetes, Dr. John Poothullil offers common sense but scientific-based advice on 7 ways to lose weight. Readers will learn how they begin by reconnecting with their "authentic weight" -- the natural weight that they intuitively know best fits their body. Next, Dr. John discusses the reasons why people tend to overeat and how one must become aware of being truly hungry. The third step reviews how to recognize the hunger and satisfaction signals that the brain sends us. One clue Dr. John teaches is to notice when each successive bite of food begins to taste not as good as the first bite. This is a signal to stop eating. The fourth way to beat weight gain is to change one's long developed eating behaviors by unlearning the triggers to overeating and learning new habits. Dr. John provides tips on changing how one shops for food and eats in restaurants or at dinner parties. He discusses how not to be swayed by the advertising and marketing of food. The fifth step is about realizing that the most substantial contribution to weight gain is eating too many carbs from grains like wheat, rice, and corn, as well as grain-flour products--breads, pizza, tortillas, muffins, doughnuts, and so on. It is grains, not fat from meat or dairy, that fills your fat cells and causes one to gain weight. The sixth step is about eating a diverse diet, learning to read food labels, moderating alcohol consumption whose calories add to weight gain, and learning to eat mindfully. The final step is about using exercise to be healthy but not to expect it to lead to weight loss. Reading this book will be life-changing for anyone who is gaining weight or who is already overweight or obese.
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