Tuesday, January 3, 2012

Building the Christian Family You Never Had: A Practical Guide for Pioneer Parents

Building the Christian Family You Never Had: A Practical Guide for Pioneer Parents Review



You’re willing to do whatever it takes to ground your children in a faith your parents never embraced. Or maybe you grew up in an outwardly religious home that lacked a foundation of Christian grace and moral values. If you’re the first generation in your family to embrace a relationship with Christ but aren’t sure how to give your children a foundation of faith, find guidance in Building the Christian Family You Never Had.

Author Mary E. DeMuth understands firsthand the fears, frustrations, and anxieties of those who lack role models of faith-based parenting. In Building the Christian Family You Never Had she provides needed encouragement, practical tools, and crucial strategies. You’ll learn how you can…
·shield your children from the negative influence of family members who undermine your values
·cope with criticism and objections to your faith-based parenting decisions
·honor (and forgive) your parents without endorsing their behavior
·find positive parenting mentors

This inspiring, down-to-earth guide will enable you to provide a spiritual legacy of security and strength for your children as you lead the way through Building the Christian Family You Never Had.


Saturday, December 31, 2011

The Family Intervention Guide to Mental Illness: Recognizing Symptoms and Getting Treatment

The Family Intervention Guide to Mental Illness: Recognizing Symptoms and Getting Treatment Review



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Over 50 million Americans have a mental illness, but as many as 20 million don't have their illness detected. And many others get substandard treatment. Family members play a crucial role in recognizing mental illness, and helping a loved one get the treatment they need. The early signs of mental illness are clear if you know what to look for, and getting rapid and effective treatment will help your relative get better faster. If you think a family member or friend may be struggling with a mental illness, or isn't getting effective treatment, this guide will help you recognize symptoms, get the right treatment, and work together as a family to help your loved one get better.

Inside you'll find step-by-step support and information for determining whether someone you care about is suffering from a mental disorder, and what you can do to help. The Family Intervention Guide to Mental Illness outlines the nine fundamental steps to recognizing, managing, and recovering from mental illness. It provides both diagnostic information and details about therapy options and useful medications. With the right advice, determined effort, and a lot of love, you can make a difference.


Friday, December 30, 2011

Better Health with Foot Reflexology

Better Health with Foot Reflexology Review



Excellent training guide to conduct the Ingham Method of Foot Reflexology on yourself and others. This is a newly revised and expanded edition with large color photos, much more educational material and there have been more foot reflexology techniques added. This book is an amazing source for one to learn about the body's functions and how all of the organs and glands can be manipulated through reflexology on the feet. Better Health With Foot Reflexology is a best-seller in the alternative health care industry today.


Thursday, December 29, 2011

Macular Degeneration: A Complete Guide for Patients and Their Families

Macular Degeneration: A Complete Guide for Patients and Their Families Review



For people who start losing their vision to macular degeneration, the prospect of impending blindness is frightening and terribly depressing. They often get contradictory advice about surgery, medical treatments, natural supplements, and lifestyle changes that might arrest or reverse the condition, and these conflicting recommendations only compound their anxiety.

Finally, in Macular Degeneration: A Complete Guide for Patients and Their Families, patients and their loved ones can turn to one easy-to-understand and authoritative source for up-to-date information about macular degeneration. Written by renowned ophthalmologist Michael Samuel, M.D., a retinal specialist, this book casts the spotlight on macular degeneration and dispels the myths surrounding this disease.

Macular Degeneration: A Complete Guide for Patients and Their Families offers a wealth of insights into what macular degeneration is, what causes it, and the array of contemporary treatment options. Here you_ll learn:

-Lifestyle and environmental factors that can affect your risk of developing age-related macular degeneration (AMD)
-Dietary strategies to prevent or slow the progression of macular degeneration
-Nutritional supplements that work
-The difference between dry AMD and wet AMD
-When surgery is the best option
-How to choose an eye care professional (or know that you_ve chosen the right one)
-How to deal with the stress of vision loss to macular degeneration

Written for patients-and those who love and care for them_Macular Degeneration: A Complete Guide for Patients and Their Families presents a clear picture of this illness and how best to address it. It_s the definitive source for information about macular degeneration; the tools, techniques, and strategies contemporary medicine offers people grappling with this frightening illness; and the prospects for stopping, and even reversing, the progression of this disease.


Tuesday, December 27, 2011

Health Promotion and Aging, 4th Edition: Practical Applications for Health Professionals

Health Promotion and Aging, 4th Edition: Practical Applications for Health Professionals Review



Continuing to advocate for health professionals becoming health educators and a more informed, healthier aging population, Haber updates this fourth edition of his respected text with discussion and analysis of major topics in the field, including:

" The MyPyramid Food Guide " Changing Medical Encounters into Health Encounters " Descriptions of Model Health Programs " Reviewing the 2006 Surgeon General's Report on Second-Hand Smoke " Analyzing Medicare Part D " The Benefits of Pet Support " Life Review and Cognitive Fitness " Appraisals of Complementary and Alternative Practices

Innovative ideas on public policy and aging, examples of stand-out community health advocacy, and a final chapter on the future of the field complete this integrated look at health, community, and aging.


Sunday, December 25, 2011

Family Health for Dummies

Family Health for Dummies Review



Finally, a complete, written-by-the-experts reference on family health that not only covers common diseases and minor surgeries but also discusses preventive medicine and managed health care. Sure to become a family favorite!
-- Helpful home remedies for everyday ailments -- from heartburn to headaches
-- The most important first aid items to have on hand
-- A complete overview of specific health issues concerning men, women, children, teens, and seniors
-- How to choose a doctor and navigate the maze of HMOs, PPOs, and other managed care options
-- Includes a symptom guide with treatment options for common conditions
-- Preventive care pointers -- diet and nutrition, physical fitness, and stress management


Saturday, December 24, 2011

Families Where Grace Is in Place

Families Where Grace Is in Place Review



Building a graceful marriage and raising creative, competent, contented children without legalism or manipulation.