Massage for Dummies

From Swedish and shiatsu techniques to aromatherapy and reflexology, this fun guide to the art of massage shows you how to knead your way to relaxation and wellness. With the help of numerous step-by-step, hands -on photos and illustrations, you'll learn, move by move, how to master the basics and give and receive a therapeutic massage. (Check Catalog)

Unhinged: The Trouble With Psychiatry - A Doctor's Revelations About a Profession in Crisis

The writer of The New York Times Magazine's "Dr. Drug Rep" article and creator of The Carlat Report watchdog newsletter argues that psychiatry has shifted toward a medicine-based system that is subject to instant and erroneous diagnoses, in an assessment that recommends specific reforms. (Check Catalog)

Clinical Trials: What Patients and Healthy Volunteers Need to Know

"Dr. Speid, taking advantage of her own professional experiences, provides an easy to follow and understandable guide to clinical trials. She describes how human clinical trials are developed, the ethics involved, in these triais, including a discussion of risk-benefit ratios, and how the physician at times serves dual roles, as caregiver and study investigator She has chapters on certain `vulnerable populations' such as the elderly, children, and patients with rare or orphan diseases. With the, need for increased, truly informed subjects in clinical trials, this book provides a rich resource for those contemplating participation in such trials.-David A. Williams, Md, Chief Of the Division of Hematology/Oncology, Director of Translational Research for Children's Hospital Boston, and Leland Fikes Professor Of Pediatrics, Harvard Medical School

"In clinical research, the patient's full understanding of the informed consent procedure is paramount However, for the patient, coming to the research site with out the prior knowledge of the clinical trial information, it can be a challenging and time-consuming process for both patient and investigator. This very well-written and easy-to-read, handbook is an excellent solution to this problem. As a Principal Investigator, I have been searching for this type of written information for a long time It is a must-have resource for everyclinical trial subject and investigator."---Gioi N. Smith-Nguyen, MD, Facog, Grossmont Center For Clinical Research, La Mesa, California

"Dr. Speid provides an excellent summary of the increasingly complex world of clinical trials. The clinical vignettes bring otherwise murky issues into sharp focus. The `questions to ask' sections make this book indispensible for those considering enrolling themselves or their loved ones into clinical trials, providing a framework within which to make fully Informed decisions. This is a must-read for those wanting a better understanding of the pros and cons of participating in modern-day drug development"---David A. Merrill, MD, Phd, Investigator, Division Of Geriatric Psychiatry, Memory & Aging Research Center, Semel Institute for Neuroscience & Human Behavior, David Geffen School of Medicine at University of California, Los Angeles (Check Catalog)

Gold Medal Fitness: A Revolutionary 5-Week Program

Dara Torres has been to the Olympics five times, she's won twelve medals, and now, at the age of 42, she still competes with girls half her age and is one of the most celebrated swimmers of all time. But you don't need to list her accolades to understand why people admire her athleticism so much—just look at her! Perfect abs, enviable arms—she's as strong as can be and continues to redefine established wisdom about staying in shape at any age. So, what's her secret? In Gold Medal Fitness you'll find all of Torres's tips for getting back into the game and staying in shape for many years to come. Her unique combination of stretching and strengthening exercises both tone and elongate your muscles, leaving you with that perfectly sculpted and slender shape. And in this revolutionary 5-week program, she's adapted her workout plan for you! Torres will take you step by step through a nutrition plan to prepare for the workouts. She'll walk you through the strengthening and stretching exercises, including the Ki-Hara method that has transformed her body. She'll give you hints on how to enjoy your cardiovascular activities. And, finally, she'll share her wisdom about rest and recovery and why it is as essential for your body as your training. Whether you're looking to lose those last ten pounds or get back into a sport that you used to love, Gold Medal Fitness will produce the results that you want, reignite how you feel in your own skin, and change your lifestyle. (Check Catalog)