How long will I be in the hospital? Do I need to give up allmy favorite foods? What are the side effects of that medication?Why do I feel so depressed? When can I have sex again? How can Iprevent a second heart attack? Heart surgery or heart attack can be the most frighteningexperience of your life. Dr. Paul Kligfield, MD, one of thenation's most respected cardiologists, answers all your questionsand many more in The Cardiac Recovery Handbook: The Complete Guideto Life After Heart Attack or Heart Surgery. In clear, everydaylanguage, Dr. Kligfield provides a reassuring andeasy-to-understand resource for the millions of Americans sufferingfrom heart disease, as well as their families, healthcareproviders, and friends. The Cardiac Recovery Handbook is an invaluable guide through thecomplexities and confusion surrounding heart disease. It covers allaspects of cardiac recovery–from the initial diagnosis of heartdisease to medications and surgical options, from hospitalizationto rehabilitation,

Studies show that patients who contribute to their owntreatment and recovery fare better in rehabilitation.Tailoring theconcept for those suffering from joint pain, orthopedicpsychologist Kate O'Shea draws from her patients and her owncongenital hip orblems (she has four major surgeries by the timeshe was thirteen) to describe a program for caring for theemotional and physical body while healing joint pain or aftersurgery. Conventional medical care, thouch technologicallysophisticated, often ignores the humanity of individuals--patientsare on their own once they are home. Healing Hip, Joint and KneePain offers exercises, breathing techniques, visualization andwriting suggestions for becoming aware emotionally and forenhancing awareness of the healing joint. Drawing from Rosen work,Feldenkrais, Eutony, and orthopedic psychologym O'Shea provides thereader with inviting methods to hasten healing.

Novice and seasoned gardeners alike will discover sprig uponsprig of useful information in this rich combination herbprimer/cookbook. Drawing from her own organic gardeningexperience--a 20-year labor of love inspired by an attempt to makeher family "entirely self-sufficient"--author Carole Ottesen tellsthe story of growing and cooking with more than 100 healing herbs.A helpful sketch of each plant shares a full page with its generalfacts (including botanical name, use, and harvest time). AfterOttesen discusses her own relationship to the herb--buying Mexicanmint after her tarragon plants expired; discovering plants of gotukola for sale at the local garden center--she relates interestingfacts regarding the herb's historical use, its various healingproperties, whether it's approved by the German Commission E, andhow the little treasure prospered (or didn't) in her own garden.She also offers a handful of savory recipes showcasing the featuredherb. Here, Ottesen's schooling at l'Academie de Cuisine inBethe

Since March 2005, The Long-Distance Relationship Guide hastaught thousands of readers how to survive and thrive in theirlong-distance romances. Now Caroline Tiger has updated herrelationship bible with a new epilogue and vital information forfar-flung partners everywhere. Drawing on advice fromdistance-challenged couples the world over, Tiger offersindispensable tips on enduring the separation and keeping theromance alive. Topics include: Spotting (and avoiding) "serial" long-distance daters Negotiating travel arrangements A hall of fame of romantic long-distance gestures Complete with fun quizzes, checklists, and expert advice, thisnew edition of The Long-Distance Relationship Guide helps couplesmake the most of any far-reaching romance.

Take Control of Your Cholesterol— Without Drugs If you are one of the nearly 100 million Americans struggling withhigh cholesterol, then Dr. Janet Brill offers you a revolutionarynew plan for taking control of your health—without the risks ofstatin drugs. With Dr. Brill’s breakthrough Cholesterol Down Plan,you simply add nine “miracle foods” to your regular diet and thirtyminutes of walking to your daily routine. That’s all. Thisstraightforward and easy-to-follow program can lower your LDL(“bad”) cholesterol by as much as 47 percent in just fourweeks. Cholesterol Down explains Dr. Brill’s ten-point plan as wellas the science behind it. You’ll learn how each miracle foodaffects LDL cholesterol and how the foods work together for maximumeffect, as well as: ? How eating whole grains helps reduce LDL cholesterol in yourbloodstream ? Why antioxidants keep plaque from building up in yourarteries ? How certain steps change the structure of LDL cholesterolparticles (and why it’s best for t

Are you more distant from your spouse than you’d like to be?Do you or your spouse waste time mindlessly viewing email orsurfing the Web? Welcome to the club! Modern marriage is busy,distracted, and overloaded to extremes, with ever-increasing listsof things to do, superficial electronic connections, andinterrupted moments. The good news is that there arestraightforward and effective ways to restore communication andconnection, resurrect happiness and romance, and strengthen—evensave—a marriage. · Observe the natural sequence of sustaining love: attention,time, connection, and play. · Develop and nurture empathy—the essential building block tohealthy communication. · Carve out small moments of uninterrupted attention for eachother. · Identify the pressures that our crazybusy lifestyles put onlove and marriage, and fight back with tenderness andappreciation. Complete with *s, tips, communication techniques, and adetailed 30-day reconnection plan, as well as inspi

The Book to Read Before You Say "I Do" If you're headed for the altar -- or you're in a seriousrelationship that could lead to marriage -- you probably alreadyknow that issues like love, sex, money, religion, kids, in-laws,and even who has to walk the dog can become potential landmines ifyou and your partner don't discuss your feelings openly before youtake the plunge. Now, Corey Donaldson has put together more than500 questions -- ranging from playful to provocative -- designed toget you and your partner talking frankly and communicatingeffectively before you walk down the aisle. Donaldson covers hottopics such as: * Does it matter to you who earns most of the money? * What does my family do that annoys you? * What is the difference, for you, between love and romance? * What place do you believe religion has in the world? * How long do you want to wait before having children? * If I wanted to move away from our families for work, would yousupport me? * Who cleans the house? Perfect for couples in the midst

The average pregnancy lasts 280 days and the suspense can beexcruciating! The Pregnancy Countdown Book starts on Day 280 and counts downthe biggest milestones every step of the way with one page ofhelpful information for each day of your pregnancy. Here are tipsfrom doctors and midwives, amusing anecdotes and quotes, andoccasional gory-but-necessary details (if you can define the word"lochia," you know what we're talking about). Every page offers an interesting revelation. On Day 231, yourbaby will be the size of a blueberry but by Day 168, he'll be thesize of a large avocado. By Day 124, you'll need to stop sleepingon your back; by Day 90, air travel becomes a dicey proposition.And if you haven't planned the nursery by Day 45, you're playingwith fire. A perfect gift for expecting moms of all ages, The PregnancyCountdown Book is a delightfully irreverent look at the craziestnine months of your life.

If you’ve been struggling with your weight, you know how hard itcan be to lose those extra pounds and keep them off. In thegroundbreaking Think Thin, Be Thin , nationally prominentpsychotherapist Doris Wild Helmering and award-winning healthwriter Dianne Hales assert that the true key to a healthy bodyweight is a healthy attitude toward food and exercise. Their logicis simple: Your brain ultimately controls what you eat and whetheryou work out. If you change the way you think, you can change theway you behave. And you can lose weight. Using proven psychological strategies and scientifically basedexercises, you will learn how to harness your thoughts to transformyour behavior, body, and life. With practical advice on suchtroublesome issues as curbing emotional eating, motivating yourselfto exercise, and overcoming diet plateaus, this book is the idealcomplement to any diet and weight-loss program.

Every day, new warnings emerge about the safety of the food inour markets, school cafeterias, and restaurants. As industry andgovernment officials rush in with reassurances—and food alarmistscall for drastic changes in the American diet—ordinary consumersare caught in the middle. Is Our Food Safe? separates the factsfrom the rumors and offers straightforward, reliable advice on howto protect your health and the environment without going toextremes. Is Our Food Safe? answers common questions about the safety ofmeat, dairy products, fish, fruits, and other foods that make upour daily diet. It assesses the positive and negative aspects ofgenetically engineered foods, compares organic and conventionallyproduced foods, and makes recommendations about when (and if) youshould choose local suppliers over industry giants. It alsoexplains which foods to eat and which to avoid if you are concernedabout clean water and air and a safe environment. Finally, itprovides valuable information on how you can im