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Cystic fibrosis is a life-altering genetic disorder, but with the right knowledge and tools, it can be better understood and managed. The Complete Guide to Cystic Fibrosis provides a clear, comprehensive overview of the disease, making it an essential resource for patients, caregivers, and healthcare professionals.

Back and shoulder pain is often the result we endure because of our modern world, sitting at computers, hunched over smartphones, and slouching while we read or watch TV. This book explores ways that people can damage their muscles and options to overcome poor habits and strengthen their muscles. This includes suggestions for avoiding repetitive, prolonged tasks, along with better sitting and sleeping positions. The information and illustrated exercises provide guidance to take care of yourself at home to create a healthier lifestyle.

Lack of blood flow (ischemia) is the most common cause of back pain. The disc is poorly perfused even under optimal conditions. This audiobook is like an "antibiotic" to improve blood supply to the entire spine. Better blood supply helps prevent progression of degenerative disc disease and the cascade of adverse events that follow it.

Feldenkrais-Übungen entlasten die Wirbelsäule und verbessern die Beweglichkeit des Rückens. So können Schmerzen und Haltungsprobleme gelindert werden. Dieses Hörbuch enthält Übungen für den unteren Rücken, u.a. die bekannte Feldenkrais-Übung "Die Beckenuhr". 2 Übungsreihen à 30 Minuten laden dazu ein, hindernde Bewegungsmuster wahrzunehmen, Alternativen kennen zu lernen.

If you are suffering from bone or joint issues and have been interested in alternative methods like prolotherapy, this book will provide you with all you need to know. This book goes into the history of prolotherapy, the science behind it, and the pros and cons of undergoing this incredible treatment as well as a comparison to other alternatives.

Surviving Myotonic Dystrophy is about Ann S. Woodbury’s struggle to care for her family who have a rare disease - myotonic dystrophy (DM). Ann’s four children and her husband have DM. In 1998, at the time of the diagnosis, even the doctors didn’t know all of the effects of DM or that it was a brain disorder. Listening to this book will take you on a journey of understanding this disease and its effects on Ann’s family members.

Has fibromyalgia put your career on hold? Is it keeping you from your passions (and your life)? Do you spend hours online searching for solutions that only leave you more confused and exhausted? Whether you’re still struggling to get a diagnosis or actively trying to convince those around you that your “invisible illness” is real, Karen Brinklow knows where you’re coming from. Career or Fibromyalgia, Do I Have to Choose? sorts out all the symptoms that are keeping you in a cycle of confusion and unable to work.

Dr. Colbert discusses new medical breakthroughs as well as the most up-to-date findings to give hope to all who are afflicted with arthritis. Discover life-changing treatments and learn to apply good nutritional principles to prevent the onset of arthritis.

A guide to understanding and reversing osteoporosis with a 12-week plan featuring diet, lifestyle, and supplement adjustments to achieve micronutrient sufficiency and rebuild stronger bones Mira and Jayson Calton know all about building strong bones; Mira developed advanced osteoporosis at the...

Are you tired of battling hot flashes and mood swings? Wondering if there's a natural way to manage menopause symptoms without feeling overwhelmed? "Effortless Menopause for the Savvy Woman" offers science-backed solutions to help you regain your physical and mental vitality with ease.

Caring for a loved one with dementia can be overwhelming and emotionally challenging, but it can also be one of the most rewarding roles you’ll ever take on. "Caring for Dementia Patients" is a comprehensive guide designed to empower caregivers with practical tools and compassionate insights to provide high-quality care throughout every stage of dementia.

The vagus nerve plays a vital role in your body. It controls everything from regulating your heart rate to managing your gut health and digestion… and profoundly affects your health. With a wealth of practical techniques and exercises you can apply right away, this guide will show you everything you need to know to bring your body back into balance and restore optimum health!

Bruce Bartyzal's story began with a simple, persistent knee pain that rapidly progressed to constant suffering, affecting every part of his life. Desperate for relief, he chose knee replacement surgery, knowing it would restore his mobility and quality of life. However, the treatment that was supposed to provide hope instead triggered a chain reaction of difficulties, resulting in excruciating agony, internal bleeding, and the startling discovery that a major artery had been severed.

Möchten Sie Ihre gesundheitlichen Probleme endlich nachhaltig und langfristig loswerden? Leiden Sie unter Herz-Kreislauf-Erkrankungen, Hautproblemen oder Entzündungen? Wollen Sie nicht mehr auf pharmazeutische Medikamente mit risikoreichen Nebenwirkungen zurückgreifen, die Sie nur noch kränker machen?

Back Health for Life presents ten evidence-based strategies to help listeners prevent and manage back pain, with a special focus on self care and proper ergonomics. Written by a clinical specialist in physical therapy, this book offers a practical, holistic approach to back pain management, empowering listeners to take control of their health and well-being.

Über keine andere Krankheit kursieren so viele Mythen wie über Rheuma: ein Sammelbegriff für Hunderte Erkrankungen, die in jedem Alter auftreten können. Missverständnisse gibt es nicht nur über die Ursachen, sondern auch über mögliche Therapien. «Rheuma? Da kann man leider nichts machen.» «Wer Rheuma hat, ist selbst schuld.» «Bei Rheuma kann man auch erst mal was mit Ernährung und Gewürzen machen.» Dies sind nur drei von zahlreichen Mythen, mit denen Dr. med. Peer Aries tagtäglich in seiner Sprechstunde, in Internetforen oder auf Veranstaltungen mit Patient:innen konfrontiert wird.

A sudden rise in opioid addicts coinciding with a sudden drop in legally available opioids, created a desperation for prescription drugs never seen before in this country. Physicians shut down their previous practice of repeated refills, once the death toll was too high to ignore. As hospitals and rehab facilities instituted drug testing and CORI checks to ensure employees were clean, one health-care option stood alone as a place to easily obtain painkillers. That place was home health care.

In the digital age, technology has become a constant in our daily lives, but this convenience comes at what cost? Our modern work culture’s obsession with efficiency and multitasking is reducing the awareness of our bodies. We are forgetting the long-term implications of sitting hunched over our desks for extended periods. The posture we practice at work becomes the new normal for our bodies.

Listen to Strong Bones for Life: A Comprehensive Guide to Understanding and Managing Osteoporosis. Get valuable tips on testing, fall prevention strategies, how to manage daily life with osteoporosis, cope with pain and fractures, deal with emotions, and find support networks and other resources. Find out about alternative therapies, proper diet and exercise, detoxification, supplements, mind-body practices, and promising advances in research and future developments.

Schmerzen lindern, Einschränkungen überwinden – mit der Heilkraft der Natur. Immer mehr Menschen leiden unter Gelenkerkrankungen. Doch viel zu wenig beachtet und genutzt werden die vielfältigen Verfahren der Naturheilkunde bei Arthrose, Rheuma und Gelenkschmerzen, die oft als Folge unseres modernen Lebensstils auftreten: Bewegungsmangel, Ernährung, Stress, Übergewicht. Andreas Michalsen, Chefarzt für Naturheilkunde am Immanuel Krankenhaus Berlin und Professor der Charité Berlin, empfiehlt daher in seinem neuen Hörbuch die besten Therapien der Naturheilkunde.