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Fibromyalgia and Female Sexuality is the first book on fibromyalgia to explore how the various aspects of female sexuality can impact this baffling disorder. Understanding this impact can assist a woman in coping better with her fibromyalgia.; Entire chapters are devoted to intimacy, menstruation, …
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A solution-oriented book filled with practical strategies for managing symptoms and improving quality of life. Includes step-by-step discussion of pacing. Also addresses treatment options, managing stress, addressing feelings, improving relationships, learning self-management skills, and finding ho…
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Fibromyalgia, chronic myofascial pain, and chronic fatigue are often seen as interchangeable conditions, a belief held even by many health care providers. Nothing could be further from the truth-however, they do often coexist. Knowing if more than one of these disorders is present is extremely impo…
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The children of people with chronic illness and pain suffer quietly. "Why Does Mommy Hurt?" is a joyful, yet honest, portrayal of family life burdened with chronic illness. This is a delightful story told by a young boy learning to understand and cope with his mother's illness. The story creates na…
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Drawing on detailed interviews, this book offers specific strategies for handling conflicts and power struggles, bolstering a daughter's self-esteem, and coping with problems. The author uses sample dialogues, exercises, and activities to take the terror out of talking about topics such as dating,…
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This is the print version. This title is also available as an eBook.; This parent resource gives you the science-based information you need about attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) and its treatment. Includes parenting strategies for your child with ADHD. Also explains how to cope at h…
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A guide for preparing to help a woman through childbirth, from the last few weeks of pregnancy to the early postpartum period. Includes: techniques for easing labor pain; tests and treatments of the fetus and newborn; vaginal birth after cesarean, and more.
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Help your child better understand how food fuels and effects our bodies! This book uses color and fun presentation to communicate nutritional information in a fun and eye-catching way. Kids learn to see their food as more than just taste, learning things like which foods will make you sleepy, how t…
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Understanding Tourette Syndrome provides accessible, concise, evidence-based guidelines on this neurodevelopmental disorder, offering parents and professionals a deeper scientific understanding of the condition and its consequences. Zanaboni Dina and Porta explore signs, symptoms and treatment of t…
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This book provides information on the issues surrounding the diagnosis and treatment of growth disorders, including: The role of genetics, nutrition and hormones in normal growth; When parents should and should not be concerned about their child's growth pattern; Information on treatments, includin…
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This illustrated book guides children and their parents through the cognitive-behavioral techniques used to treat problems with sleep. Using examples, illustrations and step-by-step activies, this interactive self-help book is a resource to help children learn the skills to fall asleep and stay asl…
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The book illustrates how parents who are participating in family-based treatment (FBT) for their child's eating disorder (ED) may enhance their chances of achieving optimal outcomes for their child by more successfully navigating the challenges that often impede progress in treatment and recovery. …
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A small book packed with realistic ideas for first things to do when a baby dies and simple funeral planning.
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Highly sensitive people?or empaths?see life through the eyes of compassion and caring. They were born that way. As a result, they carry a tremendous amount of inner light. But they?re also the favored prey of "vampires" who feed off empaths? energy and disrupt their lives on every level?physical, e…
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A new edition of Karen Graham's cookbook is a companion to Diabetes Essentials and Complete Diabetes Guide. This new edition has been written with MD and Endocrinologist Mansur Shomali, and includes updated recipes based on new research and best practices. Recent CDC reports indicate that over 30 m…
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A practical cookbook containing over 100 recipes to help people living with cancer to manage eating difficulties (loss of appetitie, nausea, taste changes, swallowing difficulties, diarrhea) during cancer treatment. The final chapter contains information on healthy eating after treatment.
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Did an adult just give you this book? Did you roll your eyes or laugh a little? Either reaction would be normal because this book is going to give you a lot of information that may seem awkward. It can also be a little funny, but it's really important. It's about puberty--that time when your body s…
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Intended for individuals and families who have members who are gluten intolerant. The recipes are intended for enjoyment by the entire family. In addition to the 150 recipes, there is extensive information about various gluten-free flours, legumes and rices. Also included are tips and techniques f…
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Use science as your guidebook for growing up perfectly weird and perfectly you.; Growing up, Dr Camilla Pang loved patterns and ordering things. She was obsessed with Disney, infatuated by Stephen Hawking and the language she only really understood was science. Diagnosed with autism age eight, Cami…
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In this guide, a licensed clinical social worker who specializes in gender-nonconforming youth offers real tools to help your child thrive in all aspects of life. You and your child will discover a more expansive way of understanding gender; gain insight into gender diverse thoughts, feelings, and …
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