Showing results for "The Tree" in Physical Illness & Disease

Red pandas have thick bushy ringed tails like raccoons, but they aren’t related to panda bears or raccoons—in fact, they have no close relatives anywhere on Earth. In this episode, we wander the Himalayas with a red panda and her cubs as they munch on bamboo, practice walking in the treetops, and settle in to nap together as the first snowfall of the year covers their forest home.

Bloomsbury presents Still Me: A neuroscientist's guide to caring for someone with dementia, written and read by Dr Sabina Brennan ‘A beautifully written, personal, empathetic and immensely practical book’ – Dr Harry Barry, GP, author and mental health advocate The essential toolkit to...

Bloomsbury presents Take Control of your IBS by Kirsten Jackson, read by Catherine Bailey. SHORTLISTED FOR THE 2024 HEALTH AND WELLBEING AWARDS – BEST WELLBEING BOOK The only book you need to understand and manage your IBS, written by consultant specialist IBS registered dietitian, Kirsten...

In Under the Big Tree, public health leader Ellen Agler and award-winning writer Mojie Crigler tell the moving stories of those struggling with these diseases and the life-saving work that can be-and has been - done to combat these NTDs. They introduce listeners to people from all walks of life - from car washers in Lake Victoria and surgeons on motorbikes to under-resourced local nongovernmental organizations (NGOs) and Big Pharma scientists - as they chronicle what has been called the largest public health program in the world. 

Bloomsbury presents Splitting by Amanda Ellison, read by Shelley Atkinson. 'From ice cream headaches to migraine, this fascinating and entertaining account of a common curse draws together modern science, ancient views and personal experience.' – Professor Roy Taylor, author of Life Without...

In The Decision Tree, Thomas Goetz proposes a new strategy for thinking about health, one that applies cutting-edge technology and sound science to put us at the center of the equation. An individuals Decision Tree begins with genomics, where $400 and a test tube of spit provides a peek at how your DNA influences your health. It taps self-monitoring and collaborative health tools, where iPhone applications and next-generation monitoring gadgets can help individuals successfully change their behavior, once and for all.

Bloomsbury presents PMSL: Or How I Literally Pissed Myself Laughing and Survived the Last Taboo to Tell the Tale written and read by Luce Brett. 'Warm, generous and genuinely useful' – Lynn Enright, author of Vagina: A re-education 'No better person to finally illuminate this last taboo than...

An acute injury. Chronic pain. A shocking discovery. Maria Socolof, a former collegiate athlete, at age forty, ruptured a disc in her neck when she rolled over in bed. Time and conventional medicine failed to heal her. Years of debilitating pain followed. She sincerely questioned whether life in such pain was worth living. Then, through mindbody approaches and bewildering revelations, true healing finally began. Her raw chronicle attests to the impact emotional trauma can have on the body and how we can set ourselves free from the limitations of our subconscious.

Gain hope and encouragement from authors Keith and Dare Ford as they walk you through their journey navigating the healthcare system for 25 of their 46 married years, seeking solutions and treatment options to cope with Dare's diagnosis of chronic, progressive multiple sclerosis. Through this story of love, commitment, and dedication, they carry one another's burdens in a walk of faith as they are presented with the frustrations, challenges, and unexpected gifts they received on their journey.

A candid and practical guide to demystify the complexities of fertility treatment. Fertility treatment is one of the most emotionally challenging journeys, yet it’s one that too often leaves people feeling isolated, uninformed, and overwhelmed. The Radically Honest Guide to Fertility Treatment...