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Guide to Evidence-Based Physical Therapy Practice
: :Written specifically for physical therapists, this unique text is designed to facilitate evidence-based practice in both the classroom and in the clinic. It provides readers with the information and tools needed to appreciate the philosophy, history, and value of evidence-based practice; understand what constitutes evidence; search efficiently for applicable evidence in the literature; evaluate the findings in the literature; and integrate the evidence with clinical judgement and individual patient preferences and values.
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Earl Mindell's New Vitamin Bible: 25th Anniversary Edition
: :Written specifically for physical therapists, this unique text is designed to facilitate evidence-based practice in both the classroom and in the clinic. It provides readers with the information and tools needed to appreciate the philosophy, history, and value of evidence-based practice; understand what constitutes evidence; search efficiently for applicable evidence in the literature; evaluate the findings in the literature; and integrate the evidence with clinical judgement and individual patient preferences and values.
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The Probiotics Revolution: The Definitive Guide to Safe, Natural Health Solutions Using Probiotic and Prebiotic Foods and Supplements
: :If the thought of bacteria conjures images of germs that should be avoided at all costs—and certainly not ingested—think again! Some friendly bacteria, called probiotics, are not only beneficial to your health, they’re essential. Now an internationally recognized scientist at a top U.S. medical school—one of the leading researchers in the field—sheds light on the extraordinary benefits of these natural health superstars.Thanks to an explosion of research in recent years, one thing is clear: probiotics, the healthy bacteria that inhabit the digestive tract, are the ...
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The Nutritional Cost Of Drugs: A Guide To Maintaining Good Nutrition While Using Prescription And Over-The-Counter Drugs
: :If the thought of bacteria conjures images of germs that should be avoided at all costs—and certainly not ingested—think again! Some friendly bacteria, called probiotics, are not only beneficial to your health, they’re essential. Now an internationally recognized scientist at a top U.S. medical school—one of the leading researchers in the field—sheds light on the extraordinary benefits of these natural health superstars.Thanks to an explosion of research in recent years, one thing is clear: probiotics, the healthy bacteria that inhabit the digestive tract, are the ...
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Don't Go Shopping for Hair Care Products Without Me
: :With thousands of hair care products on supermarket, drugstore, and salon shelves, each with its own grandiose claims, consumers are understandably confused. In this new edition - with over 75 percent new material - the 'Ralph Nader of rouge' applies her high standards to shampoos and conditioners, styling gels, mousses, hairsprays, dyes, and permanents, and also devotes a chapter to the concerns women of color may have, from relaxing techniques to braiding and weaving.
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Pocket Guide for Lactation Management
: :An Evidence-Based Guide for All Health Care Providers! This easy-to-use guide is the perfect planning resource and a key reference for the variety of situations commonly encountered by those working with lactating and breastfeeding mothers and their babies. Conveniently organized by the issue that the health care provider will meet, this pocket guide helps caregivers quickly resolve key challenges such as: babies who aren t gaining weight fast enough, mother with sore nipples, and basic sucking problems. Quick reference charts, algorithms and diagrams assist the ...
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1801 Home Remedies
: :Here is a plethora of ordinary household remedies to treat over 100 common ailments and health complaints safely, effectively, and inexpensively in an easy-to-use A-to-Z format. Treat everyday health problems with cures from a wide range of sources, all examined by a panel of leading medical doctors-sure-fire safe and effective treatments.
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Beauty to Die For: The Cosmetic Consequence
: :'Judi Vance has written one of the most important and informative consumer books on cosmetics today. It is a book I will use often as a reference and shopping guide.'- David Steinman - Author of Diet For A Poisoned Planet and co-author of The Safe Shoppers Bible 'Concise and powerful!'- Rowan Hamilton - Cosmetic Scientist and Herbalist If you use any cosmetics you may be more at risk than you could imagine. Beauty to Die For is shocking, thought-provoking and rock solid in its research. ...
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Bowes & Church's Food Values of Portions Commonly Used
: :This classic guide to nutrition has helped put the balance in balanced diets since 1937. Now completely updated for the Seventeenth Edition, this bestseller continues to fulfill its purpose, to supply authoritative data on the nutritional value of foods in a form for quick and easy reference. The book's main table reflects the current food supply -- listing more than 8,500 common foods -- and contains data on the nutritional content of foods, organized by food groups. Supplementary tables define the content of lesser known ...
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A Consumer's Dictionary of Food Additives: Descriptions in Plain English of More Than 12,000 Ingredients Both Harmful and Desirable Found in Foods (Consumer's Dictionary of Food Additives)
: :The essential guide for making sure your food is safeA Consumer’s Dictionary of Food Additives is back again, in an updated sixth edition. This valuable reference gives you all the facts about the relative safety and side effects of more than 12,000 ingredients that end up in your food as a result of processing and curing, such as preservatives, food-tainting pesticides, and animal drugs. For example, drugs used to tranquilize pigs may sedate diners!There are hundreds of new entries to this edition, and topics covered ...
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