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While author Shady S. Srour does not reject conventional medicine like most naturopaths, his research is so sloppy that some of the papers he references...
FACING ALZHEIMER’S AND DEMENTIA HEAD ON
By Caroline de L. Davies & Marguerite BoychukCaroline de L. Davies and Marguerite Boychuk's FACING ALZHEIMER’S AND DEMENTIA HEAD ON is a comprehensive guide to caring for people with Alzheimer’s and dementia....
Tracy Markley's BIOMECHANICS OF YOUR BODY is a simple yet informative guide offers something for people at all levels of physical fitness.
Any woman diagnosed with breast cancer (or indeed her friends and family) will find Jennifer A. Douglas' A BREAST CANCER JOURNEY (Living it One Step...
Written in an engaging analytical style with sound advice and guidelines, SIMPLIFY YOUR HEALTH (A Doctor's Practical Guide to a Healthier Life), by Lucas Ramirez,...
CONTEMPTIBLE: A surgeon’s battle for justice against insurance giant Cigna and a biased federal bench
By John B Hackert, MDAn insider’s account of medicine, law, and justice, Dr. John B Hackert's CONTEMPTIBLE (A surgeon’s battle for justice against insurance giant Cigna and a biased...
Dr. David J. Stewart’s considered prose and meticulous referencing make A SHORT PRIMER ON WHY CANCER STILL SUCKS a comprehensive, academically rigorous and easily comprehended...
Combining history, policy analysis, and advocacy, Dr. Kami Hoss makes an undeniable appeal for greater emphasis on oral care in IF YOUR MOUTH COULD TALK.
UNDERSTANDING GENOMICS: How Nutrition, Supplements, and Lifestyle Can Help You Unlock Your Genetic Superpowers
By Dr. Marios MichaelDr. Marios Michael’s UNDERSTANDING GENOMICS claims we’re on the brink of a reformation of medicine with the use of personalized, genetic based approaches to optimizing...
Douglas A. Wyatt's HOLY COW: The Miracle of Life’s First Food, is clearly written and contains lots of useful health information. And bovine colostrum--the "first...
For those looking for a very basic introduction to the theories of portion control and cognitive behavioral therapy, Michael Alvear's GRAND THEFT WEIGHT LOSS--written in...
THE SMOOTH RIVER: Finding Inspiration and Exquisite Beauty during Terminal Illness. Lessons from the Front Line.
By Richard CohenTHE SMOOTH RIVER is a clearly written guide to end-of-life care and contains a wealth of relatable, practical advice. It is also an astute contemplation...