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61) The immortalists
Author
Publisher
Thomas & Mercer
Pub. Date
c2011
Language
English
Description
Microbiologist Richard Draman needs to find a cure for the rare genetic disorder, progeria, especially of early childhood, characterized by premature aging. His daughter has progeria, and he must find a way to save her.
Author
Series
Publisher
Alpha, a member of Penguin Group (USA) Inc
Pub. Date
[2014]
Language
English
Description
Millions of people suffer from various types of anxiety-related disorders, including social phobias, panic disorder, agoraphobia, OCD, PTSD, and others. This guides offers worksheets for self-evaluation, calming strategies and relaxation techniques, practical steps to take control of anxiety-inducing thoughts, and natural ways to alleviate physical symptoms, such as exercise, rest, nutrition, yoga, and more.
63) Uncaged
Author
Series
Singular menace volume 1
Pub. Date
2014.
Accelerated Reader
IL: UG - BL: 6.1 - AR Pts: 17
Language
English
Description
"When an animal rights action at a research lab goes wrong, a terrible secret is exposed, and Shay must find her brother Odin before the researchers at Singular Corp can silence both of them"--
Author
Publisher
Avery, Penguin Random House LLC
Pub. Date
[2024]
Language
English
Description
"Ever since Haley Weaver was a child, anxiety has been at her side to remind her about what-if and worst-case scenarios, kind of like a bad houseguest who can't read a room. Like most people, Haley saw her anxiety as an obstacle to happiness-she wanted dump it at her therapist's office, or send it on trip far, far away...anything to be rid of it. But what Haley slowly began to understand is that anxiety isn't just an annoying visitor; it's who she...
Author
Publisher
Pegasus Books Ltd
Pub. Date
2019.
Language
English
Description
"A fascinating history of cancer as we are on the cusp of a breakthrough for a cure. Through Kinch, we witness the incredible accumulation of breakthrough science and its rapid translation into lifesaving technologies that have begun to dramatically increase the quality and quantity of life for cancer patients."--From jacket flap.
Author
Publisher
Twelve
Pub. Date
2018.
Language
English
Description
"For decades, scientists have puzzled over one of medicine's most confounding mysteries: Why doesn't our immune system recognize and fight cancer the way it does other diseases, like the common cold? As it turns out, the answer to that question can be traced to a series of tricks that cancer has developed to turn off normal immune responses--tricks that scientists have only recently discovered and learned to defeat. The result is what many are calling...
Author
Publisher
Wentz, LLC
Pub. Date
[2013]
Language
English
Description
"Hashimoto's is more than just hypothyroidism. ... The body becomes stuck in a vicious cycle of immune system overload, adrenal insufficiency, gut dysbiosis, impaired digestion, inflammation, and thyroid hormone release abnormalities. ... The lifestyle interventions discussed in this book aim to dismantle the vicious cycle piece by piece ... allowing the body to rebuild itself."--Page 4 of cover.
Author
Publisher
BenBella Books
Pub. Date
c2013
Language
English
Description
More than 100 of the world's top experts share their research and wisdom on how to determine if your bad habit is becoming a dependency through self-assessments and symptom lists and how to determine which treatments will work best for you.
Author
Publisher
Conari Press
Pub. Date
2015.
Language
English
Description
"Everyone is affected by anxiety, whether their own or their loved ones' or colleagues' or boss's or friends'. NOT EVERYONE responds well to pharmaceutical treatments, which only treat the symptoms of anxiety and not its causes. This book addresses causes, provides perspective, and offers natural remedies that work quickly and without any nasty side effects"--
"You Don't Have to Feel This Way"You are not alone, and you're not saddled with anxiety--or...
Author
Publisher
Chelsea Green Publishing
Pub. Date
[2020]
Language
English
Description
"From a doctor living with MS: how to radically improve your quality of life with diet, hormones, supplements, exercise, and other lifestyle adjustments Most of us take for granted the little things in life-like walking out to the mailbox, socializing with friends, or enjoying a mug of hot coffee. But what if each daily activity required intensive planning and effort? That's what living with multiple sclerosis is like, and author Michaël Friedman...
Author
Publisher
Watkins Publishing
Pub. Date
2013.
Language
English
Description
Helps sufferers discover how their posture and movements harm their health and gives new ways of performing daily activities. The result: reduced muscular tension and stress on the bones and joints--and a more pain-free life. Features fact panels, tips, quick reference summaries, and illustrations.
Author
Publisher
Rodale
Pub. Date
[2016]
Language
English
Description
The way autoimmune disease is viewed and treated is undergoing a major change as an estimated 50 million Americans (and growing) suffer from these conditions. For many patients, the key to true wellness is in holistic treatment, although they might not know how to begin their journey to total recovery. The Autoimmune Wellness Handbook, from Mickey Trescott and Angie Alt of Autoimmune-Paleo.com, is a comprehensive guide to living healthfully with autoimmune...
Author
Publisher
Avery, an imprint of Penguin Random House LLC
Pub. Date
[2020]
Language
English
Description
"In The End of Alzheimer's Dale Bredesen laid out the science behind his revolutionary new program that is the first to both prevent and reverse symptoms of Alzheimer's disease. Now he lays out the detailed program he uses with his own patients. Accessible and detailed, it can be tailored to anyone's needs and will enhance cognitive ability at any age. What we call Alzheimer's disease is actually a protective response to a wide variety of insults...
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