Although testosterone is considered a male sex hormone, what many people don’t realize is that this vital hormone is also present in females. For men, it is mainly responsible for stimulating and controlling characteristics that are considered “masculine,” like muscles and hair growth. However for both sexes, low testosterone levels can cause countless health problems including memory loss, anxiety and depression, osteoporosis, increased cholesterol levels, weight gain, sexual dysfunction, and infertility. While testosterone supplements are available, most are ineffective and some are even dangerous. In the updated third edition of Testosterone Is Your Friend, author Roger Mason presents the latest and most effective natural treatments and supplements to help raise testosterone levels. The book begins by looking at how the body uses testosteroneand how this hormone functions differently in men and women. Later chapters examine how testosterone deficiency affects various health conditions. In addition to presenting safe treatments for elevating testosterone levels naturally, the author also explains how simple it is to test the levels yourself. It’s time to re-energize. With Testosterone Is Your Friend, you will have the latest information on how to increase your testosterone levels safely and naturally. By following the advice within, you can improve not only your sex life, but also the overall quality of your life.

Over sixty-five million Americans have high blood pressure. Although prescription drugs may effectively treat this problem, they have potentially dangerous side effects. Fortunately, natural alternatives are available. In this updated edition of Lower Blood Pressure Without Drugs, best-selling author Roger Mason provides a proven nutritional approach to lowering blood pressure safely and naturally. The book begins by explaining what hypertension is, what causes it, and how it is diagnosed. From there, it goes on to describe how a simple diet, rich in whole grains and low in fat, can improve both blood pressure and general health. This is followed by chapters that address such key topics as the best nutritional supplements to take; which exercises are most effective; how to maintain hormonal balance; and, just as important, how to overcome poor dietary and lifestyle habits. Lower Blood Pressure Without Drugs can be your first step towards safely and effectively improving your health.

By age fifty, three out of four men have enlarged prostates, which can lead to serious health problems, and one in three men has cancer cells in his prostate. Traditional treatments for the more critical of these prostate-related illnesses include surgery, radiation, chemotherapy, and even castration. These methods are dangerous and have potentially drastic results. Worst of all, they fail to address the real cause of prostate problems. In this updated third edition of The Natural Prostate Cure, author Roger Mason provides a unique and effective alternative to risky prostate surgery and drug therapies. Based upon years of research by Mason and his peers, this essential book explains how most prostate problems originate from poor nutrition. The book opens with a basic lesson in proper diet and presents the best supplements for maintaining a healthy prostate, including beta-sitosterol, a vital key to prostate well-being. The author then talks about steps that can be taken to cure prostate disease, including cancer. Finally, the author discusses how hormone imbalances—caused largely by poor diet—are a major factor contributing to prostate issues. The last chapters of the book suggest hormone treatments that can prevent and combat these potentially serious conditions. You don’t have to undergo life-threatening surgery or take dangerous drugs to maintain a healthy prostate. With The Natural Prostate Cure, you will discover how to treat prostate problems safely, effectively, and naturally.

The classic on-the-go guide to pediatric practice and most up-to-date resource on the diagnosis, understanding, and treatment of the medical problems of children from birth through adolescence A Doody's Core Title for 2017! Known as the go-to resource for pediatric care, Current Diagnosis and Treatment: Pediatrics is updated every two years to keep it relevant, concise, and practical enough for everyday use. As always, the 23rd edition contains critical updates.. Current Diagnosis and Treatment: Pediatrics, Twenty-Third Edition features the popular, easy-to-follow Lange Current outline format: Problem, Essentials of Diagnosis and Treatment, Clinical Findings, Differential Diagnosis, Treatment, and Prognosis. The content is organized by general topics as well as by organ systems. This guide provides concise, evidence-based information on a wide range of pediatric medical conditions and topics, including childhood nutrition and eating disorders, substance abuse, psychiatric disorders, child abuse, oral medicine and dentistry, immunization, and emergencies and injuries. With its comprehensive scope and clinical focus, there is no better, more usable resource for your pediatric practice—and no text so up-to-date. Why Current Diagnosis and Treatment Pediatrics is the ultimate clinical companion: All topics are thoroughly updated with the latest research findings Includes specific disease prevention recommendations Extensive use of decision-speeding diagnostic and treatment algorithms and tables Up-to-date references with unique identifiers (PubMed, PMID numbers) allow for rapid review of the evidence-based source material Written by experienced pediatricians to ensure that every chapter reflects the needs and realities of practice Complete with valuable guide to normal laboratory values

A revised edition of the bestselling and practical guide to the issues parents face in raising sons--including sex, violence, homework, sports, the Internet, and more--and how to best aid boys' development from birth to manhood. From award-winning psychologist Steve Biddulph comes this new edition of Raising Boys, his international best seller published in 14 countries. This complete guide for parents, educators, and relatives includes sections on bullying, online pornography, social media, and how boys' and girls' brains differ. With gentle humor and proven wisdom, Raising Boys focuses on boys' unique developmental needs to help them be happy and healthy at every stage of life.

Hospitals and private clinics who rely on pathology reports must take responsibility for their negligence and disclose the third party mistakes that have caused their patients a lifetime of suffering. This book will convince you to take the extra time to get more than one opinion about your cancer diagnosis.This book is packed with research, interviews, and statistics related to prostate cancer. It describes how the author endured the false alarm of being misdiagnosed with Gleason 8 prostate cancer by four different pathologists and two different laboratories. This book is a must-read for anyone who is concerned about or who has been diagnosed with prostate cancer. Even if you are in the middle of any type of treatment, this book will increase your awareness about lifesaving issues. It will be your crash course on everything you need to know about prostate health and equip you with the knowledge you need to communicate effectively with your urologist and pathologist.

"Regardless of position or title, healthcare professionals from the bedside to the boardroom will discover Critical Conversations in Healthcare as a complement to enhance competency and purpose in managing communication to promote ‘win-win’ results." –Martin S. Manno, PhD, RN, NEA-BC, CEN Associate Chief Nurse, Medical Center Education and Library Services Corporal Michael J. Crescenz VA Medical Center "Cheri Clancy’s Critical Conversations in Healthcare is a superb and inclusive primer on the importance of communication skills for practicing nurses. It is a wonderful resource on conversational know-how in healthcare." –Joan Kearney, PhD, APRN, FAAN Professor and Chair, Yale University School of Nursing Have you ever wished for help finding the right words when you are midway through another difficult conversation with a colleague, manager, or patient? The third edition of Critical Conversations in Healthcare feature do’s and don’ts, reflective questions, and practical tools to help you improve your on-the-job interactions. Whether you are new to the bedside or CEO of a major healthcare facility, this fully revised third edition will show you how to: · Communicate mindfully · Interpret body language · Deal with gossip and harassment · Address workloads and management styles · Overcome conversation traps · Improve the patient experience · Work with frustrated families, angry physicians, and uncooperative colleagues TABLE OF CONTENTS Chapter 1: The Importance of Effective Communication in Healthcare Chapter 2: Body Language Exposed Chapter 3: The Emotionally Intelligent and Emotionally Competent Nurse Chapter 4: Mindful Conversations Chapter 5: Mind Over Matter Chapter 6: Impromptu Scripting, Phrasing, and Acronyms Chapter 7: Interprofessional Coaching Conversations Chapter 8: Improving Patient Experience Chapter 9: Fostering a Healthy Workplace Environment Chapter 10: Organizational Culture and Behavior Chapter 11: On Social Media Chapter 12: Conclusion Appendix A: Sample Rounding Template Appendix B: Develop Your Own AIDET Worksheet