Antipsychotic medications are sometimes imposed on psychiatric patients deemed dangerous to themselves and others. This is based on the assumption that treatment is safe and effective, and that recovery depends on biological adjustment. Under new laws, patients can be required to remain on these medications after leaving hospitals. However, survivors attest that forced treatment used as a restraint can feel like torture, while the consequences of withdrawal can also be severe.A bra...

From a nationally recognized expert, an exposé of the worst excesses of our zeal for medical testingGoing against the conventional wisdom reinforced by the medical establishment and Big Pharma that more screening is the best preventative medicine, Dr. Gilbert Welch builds a compelling counterargument that what we need are fewer, not more, diagnoses. Documenting the excesses of American medical practice that labels far too many of us as sick, Welch examines the soci...

Impulsivity, hyperactivity, inattention and distractability—words that ring a bell? For the estimated six million Americans suffering from Attention Deficit Disorder, such words interfere with daily life! For another 40 million people, such words alone make them think they have ADD.A disorder that doesn't go away on its own, ADD turns untreated children into frustrated adults. And, adults who have children with ADD, probably have it as well. From...

More than 59 million Americans suffer from a thyroid condition, which can severely hinder metabolism and stand in the way of weight loss.The Thyroid Diet Plan can help you manage the symptoms of thyroid disease with a smart diet plan that is actually enjoyable and easy to follow. Whether you have been suffering for years or you were recently diagnosed, The Thyroid Diet Plan can help you boost your metabolism, lose weight, and improve your overall well-being. Combined with exercise ...

When a person receives a diagnosis of diabetes, he or she starts a process of adjusting and making sense of the new normal living with a chronic disease. A large part of that adjustment is figuring out how to balance diabetes with all the intricacies of a life outside of diabetes care. In Balancing Diabetes, diabetes online community blogger Kerri Sparling compiles strategies used by people with diabetes and their caregivers to bring that elusive balance into their lives. Whether ...

Have you ever wondered what your friendly neighborhood pharmacist is really thinking behind that pharmacy counter? If so, look no further. A Prescription for Retail Pharmacy offers an honest, politically incorrect, no-holds-barred look at the inner workings of the world of retail pharmacy. Pharmacist Jean-Marc Bovee answers all of your pharmacy-related questions and discusses real-life situations, problems, and solutions.If you are a patient, gain a better understanding of...

Pericarditis is an inflammation of the pericardium (the fibrous sac surrounding the heart). A characteristic chest pain is often present.The causes of pericarditis are varied, including viral infections of the pericardium, idiopathic causes, uremic pericarditis, bacterial infections of the pericardium (e.g., Mycobacterium tuberculosis), post-infarct pericarditis (pericarditis due to heart attack; within 24-hours or if weeks-months after: Dressler's syndrome's).Pericarditis ...

A medical error occurs when a healthcare provider chooses an improper method of care, or inappropriately executes a correct method of care. Medical errors result in death and disability.More often than not, the medical error results from a system failure, a lack of coordination amongst those responsible for delivering patient care.The Institute of Medicine estimates between 44,000 to 98,000 deaths per year result from medical errors.

We are all patients at some time. Is the medical industry giving us the best treatment possible, at the best price? We all know that it isn't. This new book shows what goes on behind the scenes of the current medical care and how it impacts the patient. Dr. Reznik describes actual cases from his clinical practice showing the most common paths that lead to increased patient suffering. This book offers possible solutions for outpatient, inpatient, preventive, and end-of-life care settings. L...

Carbohydrates are good, but some are really fattening! Most of us are unaware of how a smallest proportion of consuming specific carbohydrates is making a huge difference in our body weight, leading to obesity. So, what is that worst carb that you need to eliminate from your life? This book is designed to tell you the answer of this highly asked question. Along with it, reading this book will help you analyze that some of the foods you eat are full of that worst carb. Read on to kn...

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The book Downloads from God shows us the immense life changing power that comes with real spiritual growth – Power that changes people and circumstances for the better. The story of Charlie and the challenges he faces being an elder in the health care system, and the frustration of his son trying to watch out for his interests, could be played out in any city in the country with the Ageist biases of today's health care system.We are reminded that wisdom often comes to the rest of us...