Gives a thorough update on the latest surgical techniques, medicines and self-help measures effective in reducing the discomfort of a hiatus hernia. Offers updated lifestyle advice for the overweight person.

Surveys suggest that as many as one person in five who visits their doctor has a hiatus hernia. Many people who take indigestion remedies on a regular basis don't realise that hiatus hernia could be their problem. If you have a hiatus hernia, this book offers all the information you need to reduce the symptoms and give your body the best possible chance to heal. If you do need medication or surgery, Dr Smith explains all the tests and treatment options to help you talk to your doctor and get the best help available.

Hiatus hernia causes heartburn, indigestion and chest pains. Changing eating patterns, sleeping position and posture to allow the stomach to heal is the key to treating this condition. Dr. Smith provides information about treatments and advice on how to prevent recurrence along with advice on controlling symptoms.

Hernia surgery is one of the most common treatments done each year, but many people who have them find it difficult to obtain all the information that would help them cope with the operation. In this straightforward book, Dr Delvin explains the causes and symptoms of hernias, with advice to help you when you're talking to the doctor about the problems. There have been enormous improvements in the treatments available, and he explains the options, and how you can get out of hospital and recover faster and more fully.

This book focuses on the common situation when someone blames you for the way they feel. It explores the underlying reasons why others may refuse to take emotional responsibility for themselves, and looks at what you can do about it. It's possible to let people feel what they want to feel - and live at peace with them and with yourself.

Envy can be a surprising dynamic in close relationships. Sometimes this is positive and may energise people so that they accomplish more than they would otherwise have - the urge to prove oneself to one's nearest and dearest can result in great personal fulfilment. However, carried too far, there's little doubt that envy causes many unwanted and unnecessary emotions, and interferes with everyday life, its achievements, accomplishments, and gifts. This book looks at envy as a force that can be directed to constructive effect. It explains how to use envy to motivate yourself and to accomplish your own personal goals; it also gives directions on how to recognise when enough is enough and you need to get off the envy train! It also explores what to do when someone close envies you - how far it's valuable to confront the person directly, and if so, the kinds of points you may want to make while airing the topic in conversation. Overall, the focus is on acceptance and integration rather than eradication.

Gout is a type of acute arthritis characterized by severe pain and inflammation in the joint(s) and soft tissues affected. When it is not treated attacks can become more frequent and painful and long-term damage can ensue.