Showing titles in Physical Illness & Disease

'The story of a disease that plunged its victims into a prison of viscous time, and the drug that catapulted them out of it' – Guardian Hailed as a medical classic, and the subject of a major feature film as well as radio and stage plays and various TV documentaries, Awakenings by Oliver Sacks...

If we were as tiny as ants to another being, what would they make of our philosophies? The great satirist Voltaire imagines alien visitors who have opinions. Bedtime stories are narrated by the world's most celebrated voices and written with no beginning, middle, or end so you don't stay up to hear what happens next. They're interesting enough to give your mind something to focus on, but delivered in a way that encourages sleep.

Hear singer, songwriter, and actor Nick Jonas lend his voice to the history of one of his favorite subjects: baseball. This unique story is written specifically to help you drift off, with no clear beginning, middle, or end, so you don’t need to follow the details too closely. In it, you’ll hear Nick Jonas describe how Joe DiMaggio and Ted Williams reached legendary status, and how they shaped the three components of a perfect swin.

Type 2 diabetes has been regarded as an incurable, lifelong condition for centuries. Even worse, it seemed to be inevitably progressive. When you got the diagnosis, it was as though above the clinic door was written: Abandon hope all ye who enter here. Professor Roy Taylor is the world's leading expert on type 2, the man who in 2006 finally found the missing piece in the scientific jigsaw that paved the way for a cure. 

From a case of hysterical paralysis to a pregnancy puncturing a lung, twenty-five of the most thrilling medical mysteries known to man (and doctor)."Vital Signs," a popular column featured in Discover Magazine, has long been a favorite of readers, showcasing, each month, fascinating new tales of strange illnesses and diseases that baffle doctors and elude diagnosis. Each tale is true and borders on the unbelievable. It's no wonder that throughout the years the column has become an unofficial textbook for medical students, interns, doctors, and anyone interested in human illness and staying healthy.

Tune into the comforting sounds of water for sleep, meditation & relaxation

Unlock the power of nature to transform your skin inside and out. The Earth Grown Skin Solution is your all-in-one guide to achieving radiant, resilient skin through trace minerals, sun-smart strategies, and nutrient-dense recipes that nourish at the cellular level. In a world filled with synthetic products and quick fixes, this book brings you back to what truly works: earth-derived nutrients, balanced sun exposure, and daily habits that support your skin’s natural healing process.

In Pain Free You, Dan Buglio shares how the brain's perception of either danger or safety is the direct switch that turns pain and other symptoms on or off. With this new understanding, you'll learn how to reverse the chronic pain or ailments you've been suffering from. By overcoming 13 years of chronic back pain and sciatica and spending over 25 years researching mind-body recovery, Buglio has become a leading expert in the space. He has coached over 2,000 individuals through these concepts and helped many thousands more through over 5 years of posting daily online videos.

Chronic illness creates many challenges, from career crises and relationship issues to struggles with self-blame, personal identity, and isolation. Beloved author Toni Bernhard addresses these challenges and many more, using practical examples to illustrate how mindfulness, equanimity, and compassion can help listeners make peace with a life turned upside down. In her characteristic conversational style, Bernhard shows how to cope and make the most of life despite the challenges of chronic illness.

KENDTE KVINDER OM OVERGANGSALDERENS SKRØBELIGHED OG RÅSTYRKE Ny bog giver indsigt i alt det, mange praktiserende læger stadig ikke ved om overgangsalderen, og forklarer de misforståede hormoner. MENOPAUSE MAMAS er en oplysende og varm bog om overgangsalderen, der gør op med synet på...

Hold hovedet koldt og viljestyrken varm med ekstremløberens mentale strategier. Når Kristina Schou Madsen løber gennem Namibias ørken i 50 graders varme eller krydser polarcirklen i minus 40, handler det ikke kun om fysisk styrke. Det handler om mental strategi. Sammen med læge og...

Consilium – der KJP-Podcast ist der erste deutschsprachige Podcast für Kinder- und Jugendpsychiatrie und Psychotherapie. Jeden Monat diskutiert Dr. Thomas Lempp – Chefarzt der Klinik für Psychosomatik im Clementine Kinderhospital Frankfurt am Main und Kinder- und Jugendpsychiater mit fast 20 Jahren Berufserfahrung – mit ausgewiesenen Expertinnen und Experten eine konkrete Frage aus dem Praxis- und Klinikalltag. Sein Ziel: am Ende jeder Folge eine möglichst klare, praxistaugliche Antwort. Fragen, die sich alle immer wieder stellen und nicht einfach nachschlagen können – genau diese ...

The author of The Wahls Protocol returns with a revolutionary, personalized program designed to prevent and mitigate any chronic disease In The Wahls Protocol, pioneering medical researcher Dr. Terry Wahls offered a paradigm-shifting approach to treating autoimmune disease, dramatically...

In the OR, "taking the cut" demands absolute precision. In the business of medicine, it means betting everything on yourself.One year into practice, two orthopedic hand surgeons walked away from the guaranteed safety of a hospital contract to do the unthinkable: start a private practice from scratch. No corporate safety net. No MBA. Just two surgeons, a massive mountain of overhead, and a vision for true medical autonomy.Taking the Cut is a raw, bi-weekly dispatch from the trenches of medical entrepreneurship. We’re pulling back the sterile drape on everything they never taught us in ...

The Labor Lens with Lisa Miller explores the complexities of perinatal care through expert-led conversations, real case studies, and thoughtful discussion. Each episode brings together clinical insight, diverse perspectives, and practical takeaways for those committed to improving outcomes for women and babies.

Hi! I'm Dr Alex, an Emergency Medicine doctor in the UK sharing what I've learned after almost a decade of working on the frontline, to help you avoid the preventable illnesses I see every day. Simple, honest podcasts about the lifestyle traps we fall into, and how to live better, longer, and healthier. And while I’ve got your attention, you may come across some obviously fake, AI-generated videos using my face and name. There seems to be a new channel every week, something that’s becoming increasingly common among YouTube doctors unfortunately... Please be assured that I am not behind ...

Welcome to Conversations in Reproductive Medicine: an RBMO Podcast. The official podcast of the journal Reproductive BioMedicine Online, hosted by co-Chief Editors Professor Nick Macklon (Medical Director at London Women's Clinic, UK) and Prof Juan García Velasco (Chief Scientific Officer at IVI RMA Global, Spain).Our first podcast series meets the people behind the papers; exploring the evolution of assisted reproductive technology through the first-hand experiences of the groundbreaking scientists who have guided its development.

From childhood hospital beds to a stroke at thirty-two, she faced pain, loss, and transformation yet chose to rise. Breath of Grace is her powerful story of Breath of Grace is her powerful story of faith, resilience, and healing through God, therapy, and yoga. This memoir offers hope to anyone navigating illness, trauma, or unexpected change. It reminds us that as long as we still have reminds us that as long as we still have breath, there is still grace and the strength to keep going

This audiobook is narrated by an AI Voice. Thinking about a hair transplant but don’t know where to start? Worried about choosing the wrong clinic, overpaying, or ending up with unnatural results? 101 Questions About Hair Transplants is your complete guide to understanding modern hair...

This audiobook is narrated by an AI Voice. ¿Estás pensando en hacerte un trasplante capilar pero no sabes por dónde empezar? ¿Te preocupa elegir la clínica equivocada, pagar demasiado o terminar con resultados poco naturales? 101 Preguntas sobre los Trasplantes Capilares es tu guía...