by Holly Phillips, MD (2015)
Dr. Holly's passion for the subject stems from the quest to cure her own constant weariness--which she struggled with for more than 20 years--as well as the countless complaints of chronic tiredness she hears from patients each day in her internal medicine practice. This guide will help readers understand their exhaustion, rule out any underlying illnesses, correct any allergies or hormonal issues that may be contributing to extreme tiredness. Clear, comprehensive, and practical, this shines a bright light on an issue many people have simply accepted--but that they don't have to any longer.
Jesse A. Stoff, Charles R. Pellegrino
Difficult to diagnose, impossible to cure, Chronic Fatigue Syndrome (CFS) appears to be a modern medical nightmare-come-true for a growing number of victims. The disorder is known by names ranging from "Raggedy Ann Syndrome" to Chronic Epstein-Barr Virus disease. This book discusses symptoms, therapies, and recipes to help.
Peter Pronovost and Eric Vohr
While Americans spend more on health care than any other country in the western world, our hospitals and clinics kill more patients. Patient safety expert Dr. Peter Pronovost is working to remedy that, by changing the way hospitals and doctors function day to day. In fact, his ideas are already saving people. By introducing a five-step checklist that standardizes a common ICU procedure, Dr. Pronovost has decreased the rate of infection--and as a result, unnecessary deaths--across the country by 90 percent. In this book, Dr. Pronovost makes reform relatable, easy to understand, and inspiring.--From publisher description.
Jack Challem
"A complete program to overcome a new epidemic-The Fatigue Syndrome Do you feel exhausted, rundown, and stressed-out all the time? Do you have trouble sleeping well at night and wake up feeling exhausted? More and more of us have these problems. In this groundbreaking new book, bestselling Inflammation Syndrome author Jack Challem tackles a new kind of syndrome tied to nutrition, adrenal fatigue, and thyroid problems. Challem explains what the Fatigue Syndrome is and spells out how the Five Circles of Fatigue contribute to it. Then he shares his comprehensive plan that combines nutrition, physical activity, and sleep solutions to help you combat fatigue and feel better. This energy-boosting book Uncovers the role that eating habits, hormones, illness, aging, and other factors play in fatigue Discusses the growing problems of adrenal fatigue and low thyroid hormone Presents a complete nutrition and lifestyle program to conquer fatigue and re-energize your body and life Includes energy-enhancing recipes and meal plans to help you combat fatigue and stress With No More Fatigue, you will rediscover the joy of feeling well rested, re-energized, and ready to take charge of your health and your life.-- "In this new book, Challem tackles a new syndrome -- the Fatigue Syndrome. Challem explains the reasons why so many of us feel tired, including stress, eating habits, hormones, illness, and aging. He also covers hot topics that are being vigorously discussed online, such as thyroid issues and adrenal fatigue. The book provides simple ways to beat fatigue and live a more energized life through nutrition, exercise, and lifestyle changes. The book also includes a comprehensive program including meal plans, recipes, and a guide to appropriate supplements to reverse the syndrome and feel better"--
Roger Webber
Communicable diseases can devastate whole populations and are a problem in both developing countries and the developed world. Understanding their epidemiology is vital to the doctor and communicable disease specialist involved in their control. This book draws on the depth of practical experience gained by the author and a wide range of other sources to review communicable diseases in a global perspective. The main part of the book covers a wide range of the important communicable diseases and this is further supported by a comprehensive outline of known communicable diseases given in an annex at the end of the book. The first part describes epidemiological methods and illustrates their use with practical examples. The second part covers communicable diseases in a systematic manner grouping diseases by epidemiological criteria. This classification enables control to be instigated using the epidemiological principles and control methods described in the first part of the book. Grouping diseases in this manner also makes it easier to understand and link them together, so facilitating learning. . The book balances informativeness with a simple and practical delivery. It is an essential tool for all doctors, epidemiologists, and those working in the control of communicable diseases, especially in developing countries. It is designed to present a clear introduction for medical students, public health specialists and those involved in disease control.