Howard Lyman's testimony on The Oprah Winfrey Show revealed the deadly impact of the livestock industry on our well-being. It not only led to Oprah's declaration that she'd never eat a burger again, i
Evidence Based Practice in Primary Health Care is split into two sections. The frist discusses how the individual can apply evidence based medicine in the clinical setting, and the second covers the w
Professions, Work and Careers addresses some of the central themes that preoccupied the eminent sociologist Anselm Strauss. This collection is directed at sociologists concerned with the development o
When cancer specialists at Boston’s internationally renowned Dana-Farber Cancer Institute diagnosed Margie Levine with a deadly asbestos-related lung cancer, they predicted that she had only six month
Examines the coming crisis in global public health, demonstrating how a series of potentially devastating medical catastrophes could provide a global threat to all human life.
• The world's leading experts on Ecstasy assess its therapeutic potential, social implications, and the dangers of unsupervised use. • Includes chapters by Andrew Weil, Ralph Metzne
At the dawn of the 21st century, the old paradigms of medicine have begun to fall apart. We no longer believe that our bodies are machines with parts that wear down, only to be braced up by drugs or
For centuries, people have used the tarot to help them gain access to spiritual knowledge and explore universal truths. You don't have to be spiritually inclined to get something out of the tarot. Eve
Academic medical centers provide a wide range of crucial services, but many are currently suffering severe financial crises. Henry J. Aaron and a group of disttinguished experts address the key issue
The Irritable Bowel Syndrome Sourcebook is a guide to taking control of this debilitating condition--from creating a journal, to tracking IBS triggers (food, drink, and stress), to finding the right d
Graves' Disease, a common form of hyperthyroidism characterized by a goiter and often an associated eye disease, currently affects approximately 200 million people worldwide, three million in the Uni
This book has been written to provide community nurses with basic and topical practical information on various aspects of nutrition, to help in the provision of comprehensive dietary advice and inform
Harvard University Press is proud to announce the second edition of a widely admired introductory textbook. When first published, Neurons and Networks filled the need for an introductory neuroscience
Society is rapidly changing its expectations of professionals in all arenas. In this book we focus on changing patterns of professional practice in health, education and the creative arts. In each of
Known as "the Ralph Nader of psychiatry," Dr. Peter Breggin has been the medical expert in countless court cases involving the use or misuse of psychoactive medications. This unusual position has give
