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NHS, plc: The Privatisation of Our Health Care

NHS, plc: The Privatisation of Our Health Care

by Allyson Pollock

Comprehensive, free health care for everyone, funded by all taxpayers, was the founding principle of the NHS. It became the model for public services across the world. But this vision is being destroyed. The NHS is being broken up and dismantled. Important services are no longer provided by the NHS, and what is left is increasingly subjected to part or full privatisation. Control and ownership of health care is... (more)

The Herb and Spice Companion: A Connoisseur's Guide

The Herb and Spice Companion: A Connoisseur's Guide

by Marcus A. Webb, Richard Craze

This book guides the reader through all aspects of herbs, including their history; how to grow, harvest, and dry them; and their preparation for medicinal use. This volume also contains an extensive directory of more than 50 spices. Each entry gives the essential properties of the spice, as well as its medicinal and culinary uses where appropriate.

Manual of Cardiovascular AssessmentNew York Heart Association

Manual of Cardiovascular Assessment

by New York Heart Association

Migraine: Winning the Fight of Your Life

Migraine: Winning the Fight of Your Life

by Charles W. Theisler

A sufferer's guide to relieving today's headache pain and preventing tomorrow's attack.

Vaccination: The Issue of Our Times

by Peggy O'Mara

A comprehensive collection of articles, research, references and resources challenging the conventional viewpoint on vaccinations. Contributors include physicians, public health workers, and parents. For anyone who is personally or professionally concerned about mandatory vaccinations.

The Bitter Truth About Artificial SweetenersDennis W. Remington, Barbara W. Higa

The Bitter Truth About Artificial Sweeteners

by Dennis W. Remington

Learning Medicine

by Peter Richards, Simon Stockill, Rosalind Foster, Elizabeth Ingall

The definitive guide to a career in medicine. This book will help students to decide whether a course in medicine is the right career path for them. As well as information on courses, schools and making an application, students will find out what to expect from life as a medical student and doctor.

Marijuana Medical Handbook: A Guide to Therapeutic Use

Marijuana Medical Handbook: A Guide to Therapeutic Use

by Ed Rosenthal, Dale Gieringer, Dr. Tod Mikuriya M.D.

An estimated 40 million Americans have medical symptoms that marijuana can relieve. Marijuana Medical Handbook is a one-stop resource that gives candid, objective advice on using marijuana for healing, understanding its effects on the body, safe administration, targeting illnesses, side effects, and the various delivery methods from edibles and tinctures to smokeless vaporizer pipes. The book also details supply... (more)

Take Charge of Your FibromyalgiaJanet Mazur

Take Charge of Your Fibromyalgia

by Janet Mazur

Manage the physical and psychological symptoms, learn what other therapies are available and understand the impact of nutrition and stress.

Peter Lupus' guide to radiant health and beauty: Mission possible for womenPeter Lupus

Peter Lupus' guide to radiant health and beauty: Mission possible for women

by Peter Lupus, Samuel Homola

10 Golden Rules for Good Health

by Jan De Vries

Stress, a poor diet, and lack of exercise are now firmly established as contributing causes of cancer, rheumatism, degenerative diseases, and stress-related disorders. 10 Golden Rules for Good Health is designed to help readers maximize the benefits of a healthy lifestyle by combining a routine of good nutrition and regular exercise with an understanding of environmental health hazards. Chapters include... (more)

The Complete Idiot's Guide to Smoothies

by Ellen Brown

Join in the smoothie craze at home! From old favorites to new combinations, these 150 recipes include such fantastic fruit flavors as Purely Peach and Coconut Mango. Readers will learn everything they need to know to whip up fruit, dairy, non-dairy, sweet, and even alcoholic smoothies, add healthy supplements, and make low-fat, low-carb, and kid-friendly smoothies. • Includes 150 delicious recipes •... (more)

Raw Soups, Salads and Smoothies: Simple Recipes for Everyday Health

Raw Soups, Salads and Smoothies: Simple Recipes for Everyday Health

by Frédéric Patenaude

"Raw Soups, Salads and Smoothies" contains delicious raw recipes that are both tasty and simple to prepare. In addition to the recipes, you will also find useful and detailed information on the art of preparing raw soups, salads and smoothies, as well as a complete description of some of the ingredients used in the book. Contains over 60 completely original, all-raw recipes.

The New Mayo Clinic Cookbook: Eating Well for Better Health

The New Mayo Clinic Cookbook: Eating Well for Better Health

by Donald D. Hensrud, Maureen Callahan

The New Mayo Clinic Cookbook takes a contemporary and creative approach to health-conscious cooking that is user-friendly and practical, and sets a new standard for healthful cooking in America. The design takes a clean, classically modern approach and is supported by stunning, colorful ingredient-driven photography. Organized by ingredient and type of food, the recipe chapters are based on the Mayo Clinic Healthy... (more)

Secrets from the super spasEmily Wilkens

Secrets from the super spas

by Emily Wilkens

Chelation therapy: How to prevent or reverse hardening of the arteriesMorton Walker

Chelation therapy: How to prevent or reverse hardening of the arteries

by Morton Walker

Ski ShapeDavid Lessnick

Ski Shape

How to Get Fit for Skiing

by David Lessnick

10 Best Ways to Boost Your Immune System

10 Best Ways to Boost Your Immune System

by Elinor Levy, Tom Monte

A guide to how the immune system works, combined with an easy access diet and lifestyle programme to boost both physical and spiritual wellbeing. It includes meditation and relaxation exercises that demonstrate how the power of the mind can be used as a valuable weapon in the fight for fitness.

Women, Sex and Addiction: A Search for Love and Power

Women, Sex and Addiction: A Search for Love and Power

by Charlotte Sophia Kasl

In our society, sex can easily become the price many women pay for love and the illusion of security. A woman who seeks a sense of personal power and an escape from pain may use sex and romance as a way to feel in control, just as an alcoholic uses alcohol; but sex never satisfies her longing for love and self-worth. In this wise and compassionate book, Charlotte Kasl shows women how they can learn to experience... (more)

When Panic Attacks

by Aine Tubridy

Panic is one of the most crippling psychological disorders of our time. It dominates a sufferer's thoughts, saps motivation, sidelines life purpose and derails their social life. Panic is a disorder of perception. Internal sensations such as difficulty breathing, a racing heart, dizziness, or feeling hot and sweaty are misread by those who panic as dangerous and life-threatening. Some believe they are about to... (more)

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