Much of the discussion about autism has missed the point about possible causes (and therefore solutions) of what has been dubbed 'the autism epidemic'. To solve this question, the authors began digging into the history of other degenerative neurological disorders. Their extensive research led them to discover incredible and previously unacknowledged links between the rise of crippling bouts of syphilis which left the suffers raving mad, the spike in the incidence of schizophrenia in 19th-century London, and the commonalities betwee... read more

Vitamin D deficiency is the most common medical condition in the world. In the US alone, over 200 million people lack sufficient levels of vitamin D and may consequently suffer from chronic health conditions, ranging from daily annoyances like fatigue and pain to life-threatening illnesses such as diabetes, heart disease, and cancer. But few people know why vitamin D is so important and what they can do to avoid the myriad ailments associated with deficiency. Michael Holick is the father of modern vitamin D research. With more than... read more

All of us have cancer cells in our bodies.But not all of us will develop cancer.This international bestseller examines what we can do every day to lower our chances of ever developing the illness, and also explains what to do to increase the chances of recovery from it. Dr David Servan-Schreiber was first confronted with cancer when he was working as a medical resident in Pittsburgh. Already a recognized pioneer in neuroscience, by his own admission David had all the arrogant and immortal confidence of a thirty-year-old over-achiev... read more

The signing of the Free Trade Agreement with the USA has left many Australians feeling apprehensive about the future of the Pharmaceutical Benefits Scheme and the impact this will have upon the price and availability of reliable prescription drugs. For a glimpse of what the future might hold, many are looking to the current state of the industry in America. There, the public have struggled to keep up with spiralling drug prices while the big drug companies have grown rich and gained unhealthy levels of influence over the government... read more

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'Impossible', 'unthinkable', 'blasphemous'; 'outrageous' - just about every major theory and proposed advance in medicine or science has been dismissed in one of these ways, usually just before it turned out to be correct (and sometimes after too). So, here are some more theories, taken from the well-respected journal Medical Hypotheses: "Growing a beard will lower the risk of cancer"; "short-sighted people are more intelligent"; "shaving can make you sick"; "your pet dog increases the likelihood of breast cancer (but your pet cat ... read more

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A guide to Tai Chi Chuan, written in response to the popularity of Cheng's simplified 37-posture form as presented in "13 Chapters on Tai Chi Chuan". The text offers analysis of each movement, in language plain enough for an unexperienced beginner to use the book to learn and master the postures.

What medical research actually says about natural health products and therapies.In a world that's besieged by extravagant claims for an avalanche of natural remedies, who should we believe, and how can we get the information we need to make the right choices? The answers to these and many more questions are in this ground-breaking book.The medical expertise of Dr Shaun Holt and Iona MacDonald, and their extensive research, ensure that this book is a trustworthy source of the information we all need to make informed decisions about ... read more

DoP March 2009, Wellington 196pp Softcover Celebrating 20 years of community-led health care. "This book provides a rare insight into a holistic service, demonstrating that health care is accessible and appropriate to all members of a community when a broad range of community members have a say in how the service is managed and planned." To celebrate 20 years of community-led health care, Newtown Union Health Service is proud to present Health for the People. "The service is a leader in the continued reorientation of pr... read more

Quick-fix solutions to health inequalities are unlikely to be found in complex modern societies. Class or socio-economic status, gender, ethnicity and physical location all play their part in determining our chances of maintaining good health and securing good health care. This book uses a variety of approaches from different disciplines to explore the issues in four sections: Ethnic and Socio-economic Inequalities in Health, Understanding Inequalities, Intervention Strategies, and Intervention Experiences. First published March 2008.

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Indulge and Recharge with Everyday Aromatherapy

Inspirational words to get you off to dreamland.

Written by a patient, a doctor and a cardiologist, Your Heart , this is a comprehensive source of information and advice on all aspects of the heart for anyone who has had, or is likely to have, a heart condition. This includes:* anyone at cardiac risk because of family history* angina sufferers* those diagnosed as having a heart condition* families of those with a heart complaintHeart disease, unlike other diseases, is one we can control and in many cases actually reverse. But it doesn't come easily and does require adjustments to... read more

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A hands-on manual that is intended to help chronic pain sufferers understand the various pain relief options available to them.

In the first book written specifically for New Zealanders, Dr Vincent Crump provides a straightforward guide to symptom recognition, causes, management and prevention whether you suffer from asthma, hives or hay fever, or react badly to peanuts, dairy foods or insect bites.

A fully revised, updated (and renamed) edition of the successful 2002 Breathing Works for Asthma, this book is the asthma sufferer's indispensable companion. Roughly one person in seven experiences asthma at some time in their life. This fresh and original book looks at aspects of living with asthma in a unique and comprehensive way. In recent years, asthma patients may have been well informed about their drug management but less emphasis has been placed on physical coping skills and the importance of the correct use of the muscles... read more

REVISED AND UPDATED Dementia is here to stay. In New Zealand today there are approximately 38,000 people with dementia. By 2051 it is likely that this number will have risen to 50,000. In some way, inevitably, it will affect us all ... as sufferers, or as carers, or as part of the wide circle of family, friends, professional and voluntary workers needed to support the main caregiver. The effects of dementia spread far into the community. This comprehensive book has been written for New Zealanders, to give them the information need... read more