The latest advice from the original bestselling Back DoctorTwenty-five years ago, Dr. Hamilton Hall wrote the book that changed the way back-pain sufferers deal with their affliction. In The Back Doctor, he advocated activity instead of bed rest. In place of braces and girdles, he suggested that patients follow a program of specific exercise. Most of all, he took the mystery out of back pain.Three out of four Canadian adults, and an increasing number of ch...

This major new addition to the Sears Parenting Library is a comprehensive, authoritative, and reassuring guide for parents of premature babies. 20 line drawings & photos.

Having a premature baby -- a baby born before the thirty-seventh week of pregnancy -- can be a crash course in both medicine and health economics, not just in parenting. Parents face complex information, difficult decisions, and overwhelming grief and worry -- with challenges that often extend well beyond those early days and weeks. As an ob/gyn, Dr. Jennifer Gunter has delivered hundreds of premature babies, but as a mother of preemie triplets, she also understands the heartbreak and chal...

From a physician and seasoned outdoorsman, “a guide to treating and managing injuries until you can get professional help” for hikers, hunters, and more (The Outdoor Wire).Filled with practical, common-sense tips, this field-friendly guide is essential for anyone interested in first-aid preparation and care. Here is advice useful on a hike, a hunt, a fishing trip, or any outdoor activity, including step-by-step instructions on dealing with fractures, sutur...

CNACertified Nursing Assistant Exam CramLinda WhitentonMarty WalkerSucceed with topical reviews, practice exams, and preparation tools· Covers exactly what you need to know to score higher on your CNA exam· More than 150 sample test questions help you gain confidence and decide when you’re ready to take the actual exam· Simplifies key nursing assistant concepts and techniques for easy learning· Includes popular Cram Sheet tear...

Anyone interested in becoming a veterinary technician must complete a two-year accredited associate degree and then take the Veterinary Technician National Exam.Peterson’s Master the Veterinary Technician National Exam (VTNE) guide offers crucial test-prep strategies and skill-building review for this essential exam. In addition, readers will find the information they need to know about the responsibilities of a veterinary technician job, the steps to beco...

Obstructive sleep apnea quietly destroys memory, motivation, and even marriages. Jobs are lost, promotions delayed, and relationships strained. Performance and workplace safety is threatened, as is the ability to excel where the now-sleep-deprived once thrived. In Freedom from CPAP: Sleep Apnea Hurts, the Cure Doesn’t Have To, authors and doctors David Dillard and Mayoor Patel have teamed up to provide a uniquely comprehensive overview of sleep apnea from both an ENT and a dental perspecti...

This book leads you from occupational first aid to cardiac first responder and on to advanced first aid without any difficulty. There are over 165 photographs and illustrations and 27 algorithms to guide you through the skill sets. This book is an ideal reference book for the home, the educational field, or as a course manual. It is in essence three books in one. If you are serious about becoming a community responder or an advanced first aider, this is the book for you.

Castor Oil was recommended by Edgar Cayce for treating many ailments that resist traditional therapies. Dr. McGarey's book recounts case histories in which he succeeded in employing castor oil packs as a healing agent for a variety of disorders from constipation and arthritis to ovarian cysts, urinary problems and more. Includes instructions for use of castor oil packs.

An A-to-Z compendium of vital information and comfort for every mother and father—from new parents bringing home their first infant to parents of adolescents soon to strike out on their own. As “invaluable as Spock…. An essential reference book for every parent” (New York Daily News). •From the universally admired author of the bestselling classic Your Baby and Child.Whether Penelope Leach is telling you what to do when your child suddenly develop...

If you suffer from back and neck pain, you want answers. You want relief. Now there is one book that brings you both: End Back & Neck Pain.In End Back & Neck Pain, the leading names in back health join together to provide the latest research, professional insights, and proven programs to prevent and relieve pain and discomfort. You’ll get straight answers to questions such as these:•Why does my back or neck hurt?•What can I do now to alleviate my d...