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Recent studies showed that there is a genetic factor responsible for obesity and diabetes in people. This genetic malfunction affects the body's utilization of energy and insulin which are two key elements in the functioning of the body and the cause of diabetes and obesity.

Millions of women have a painful fat condition called lipedema, in which the body accumulates abnormal adipose deposits in the legs, arms, buttocks, and hips. It is often misdiagnosed as obesity, causing the patient to go years without proper treatment, and possible disease progression. Advocacy for lipedema awareness can help provide early diagnosis and treatment, reduce misdiagnosis, improve access to important information regarding how to manage the condition, enhance treatment options, address stigma and body image issues, educate policymakers, and support research and funding.

Reviewed and updated by Dr. Courtney Arment, along with more than 20 physicians and researchers at Mayo Clinic, this all-inclusive guide helps you minimize inflammation, relieve pain, and protect your joints for all your future adventures.

Bath Bombs & Balneotherapy Secrets isn’t just another DIY recipe book—it’s your personal wellness blueprint for turning an ordinary bath into a deeply therapeutic ritual. If you’ve ever longed for radiant skin, deeper relaxation, or a way to naturally ease stress and tension without expensive spa visits, you’re about to discover a life-changing approach. In this immersive audiobook, certified wellness educator Isabella M. Thorne combines ancient wisdom with modern science to show you how bath bombs and balneotherapy can restore your body and calm your mind—right from the comfort of your home.

Sciatica nerve pain is a debilitating condition that can make a person feel helpless. This excruciating pain extending from a person’s lower back and sometimes as far down as their foot can be life-changing. Many people are affected by sciatica and feel as if nothing but surgery can help them. The treatments that I have included in this audiobook are clinically proven in the research community and in my own personal clinical experience. I describe these treatments in detail and show their appropriate progressions.

You Can Reclaim Your Brain—And Your Life. If you’re still struggling with brain fog, memory loss, exhaustion, or emotional overwhelm long after your brain injury, you’re not alone—and you don’t have to stay stuck. Recovery is possible. The secret? Taking action instead of waiting for change. Dr. Brody Miller—neurorehabilitation specialist, brain injury survivor, and TBI researcher—guides you through a 90-day blueprint designed to rewire your brain, restore your memory, and rebuild your life.

In Disability Is Human, she brings the same energy and insights from her popular presentations and workshops to nearly every industry—where Dr. Cawthon has empowered, encouraged, and supported thousands of people in their journey toward greater access.

Barbara Anderson narrates with brutal honesty the day-to-day experience of having a child with disabilities: the challenges inside and outside the home, health and life complications, the shifting priorities, the daily Mt. Everest-sized struggle of having a child with an—until now—irreversible diagnosis such as infantile cerebral palsy.

No matter how much time you spend on your work, there's no escaping the fact that you have to put some effort into your personal life. Have you ever come home after a long day at work wishing you could do away with all of your stress and anxiety? This self-help guide can help you live happier and achieve more success.

You will not find a more complete and comprehensive collection, in one series, of valuable information covering such a wide range of topics on owner training an assistance dog! No gimmicks or fads, just the same science we already know explained to dogs and their humans alike, in smart and simple terms.

The way our lives are today, it’s only natural we all face some stress and anxiety. But when this panic becomes overwhelming and prevents you from living your life, then it’s time to take action and manage your anxiety! With this unique guide, you can learn everything about anxiety and relevant disorders so you can control your emotions and lead a peaceful life.

The purpose of this guide is to present to you various treatment options you can make use of for managing your Parkinson's disease symptoms. We have included information on medications, surgeries, alternative forms of therapies, diet and nutrition, exercise, and everything that can help you make an informed decision about managing your health and well-being.

Stroke survivors, health care professionals working in rehabilitation, and anyone whose life has been affected by stroke, will find critical information in this Second Edition of Highs, Lows, and Plateaus: a path to recovery from stroke.

Chair Yoga Therapy for Pain Relief and Mobility is a soothing, step-by-step guide to rebuilding strength, improving flexibility, and easing pain—all while sitting in a chair. Designed especially for adults over 40, and those managing arthritis, fibromyalgia, or post-surgery recovery, these gentle routines help you move better, breathe deeper, and reconnect with your body at a pace that feels safe and empowering.

The country is in a sexual funk, so what can we do about it? Discover the all-natural alternative that can improve sexual health safely—at any age. Authors Stuart W. Fine, M.D., and Brenda D. Adderley, M.H.A., examine the causes of decreased sexual desire in men and women and offer a simple 4-step plan for recapturing vigor and improving the sexual health of you and your mate. They offer practical advice to those suffering from sexual desire disorder, discuss the causes of the ailment, and suggest therapeutic techniques designed to reawaken sexual interest.

Fortunately, chair yoga is an accessible exercise that anyone can do—even seniors with body aches and mobility issues. With regular practice, your body will start to loosen up, feel more energized, and you’ll become more confident in your ability to do your daily tasks and move around. Experience beginner-friendly but powerful chair yoga poses that build strength, enhance flexibility, relieve pain, and improve balance.

I have been divinely guided to write this book. This book is for everyone whether you are on the autism spectrum or not, I'm wanting to express my heart through the lens of my experience and how I perceive the world. This is why it is only transcribed directly from a series of audios and videos that I have recorded over several years.

Here's the uplifting true life philosophy from a book first written by Champion Armless Golfer Tommy McAuliffe in 1938 and edited by his grandson, award-winning author Tom McAuliffe. One of the original positive-thinking proponents, McAuliffe lost both arms at the age of nine.

At the age of 18, just before graduating from high school, the unimaginable nightmare began. After a car accident threw her thirty feet into a carpool lane on the Corona Freeway, she slipped into a coma and awoke days later with the mindset of an average five-year-old. Her severe traumatic brain injury forced her to rebuild her mind. With love all around her, resilience in her blood, and a strong will to live, her brain and body would have to learn to adapt to a new way of living.

I Sverige finns mer än en miljon anhöriga som vårdar eller stöttar en närstående med fysisk eller psykisk ohälsa eller funktionsnedsättning. Även om var och en har sin unika historia är det mycket som förenar oss. Anhörig i ett hav av känslor ger röst åt våra berättelser. Om ovisshet och oro, otillräcklighet och frustration, skuld och skam, sorg och maktlöshet. En situation som kan utveckla oss som människor, men också utmana och slita ut oss. Det handlar om avgrunder och guppande känslohav, men också om stillsamma solgläntor och fascinerande utsiktsplatser.