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Editor, Erica Jorgensen FEATURED IN THIS E-MAIL: * What We're Reading: "The Merck Manual of Medical Information," "The New Family Cookbook for People with Diabetes," "Your Drug May Be Your Problem" * Herbal Remedies Made Easy * From the "What You Don't Know Can Hurt You" Department * Health, Mind & Body Bestsellers: "Healing Back Pain" and "The MindBody Prescription," "Real Age," "The Highly Sensitive Person's Workbook" * New in Paperback: "Dr. Abravanel's Body Type Diet and Lifetime Nutrition Plan," "Heal Your Hips," "Beat Your Risk Factors" * Coming Soon: "The Breast Cancer Prevention Diet," "The Gourmet Prescription," "Aveda Rituals" WHAT WE'RE READING ****************** "The Merck Manual of Medical Information: Home Edition" by Robert Berkow, editor http://www.amazon.com/exec/obidos/ASIN/007864285X/entertainmentsit The folks at Merck, the leader in medical research since 1899, have converted their much-worshipped "Manual of Diagnosis and Therapy" into an eminently user-friendly CD-ROM format perfectly suited for times when there's *no* doctor in the house! "The New Family Cookbook for People with Diabetes" by the American Diabetes Association, the American Dietetic Association, and Ann Goulston http://www.amazon.com/exec/obidos/ASIN/0684826607/entertainmentsit Getting dinner on the table is hard enough, but when even one family member has diabetes, it can be a nightmare. With more than 400 recipes, "The New Family Cookbook for People with Diabetes" proves that diabetics don't have to live on carrot sticks, rice cakes, and sugar-free yogurt to keep glucose levels in check. "Your Drug May Be Your Problem: How and Why to Stop Taking Psychiatric Medications" by Peter R. Breggin, M.D., and David Cohen, Ph.D. http://www.amazon.com/exec/obidos/ASIN/0738201847/entertainmentsit Ten million Americans are prescribed psychiatric medication each year--often for conditions that the drugs were not originally meant to treat. "Your Drug May Be Your Problem" is an empowering reference that's essential for HMO patients. HERBAL REMEDIES MADE EASY ************************* Vermont's Rosemary Gladstar, one of the most respected names in herbalism, has been working with herbs since 1972. The books in her herbal-remedies series offer simple recipes for making your own natural medicine chest to promote longevity, relieve the symptoms of stress, improve mood and energy levels, and keep the entire family feeling healthy. Health, Mind & Body FROM THE WHAT YOU DON'T KNOW *CAN* HURT YOU DEPARTMENT ****************************************************** Just what is sodium lauryl sulfate, and what's it doing in your toothpaste? And is that wax on your apple safe--or not? And why is carageenan, a seaweed derivative, added to most commercial ice creams? For consumers understandably baffled by the slew of additives in cosmetics and food products, these books will help clear up the confusion and help them make safe, educated choices. Health, Mind & Body HEALTH, MIND & BODY BESTSELLERS ******************************* "Healing Back Pain" by John Sarno, M.D. http://www.amazon.com/exec/obidos/ASIN/0446392308/entertainmentsit "The MindBody Prescription" by John Sarno, M.D. http://www.amazon.com/exec/obidos/ASIN/0446520764/entertainmentsit Dr. Sarno says that repressing negative emotions can cause chronic physical pain, and in these books, he outlines how to break the cycle. "Real Age: Are You As Young As You Can Be?" by Michael F. Roizen, M.D. http://www.amazon.com/exec/obidos/ASIN/0060191341/entertainmentsit The extensive self-quizzes in "Real Age" will help you determine if you're growing old before your time--and will tell you what you need to do to turn back the clock. "The Highly Sensitive Person's Workbook" by Elaine N. Aron, Ph.D. http://www.amazon.com/exec/obidos/ASIN/0767903374/entertainmentsit Aron, a psychotherapist, believes 20 percent of the population is born with a "highly sensitive" sense of perception and teaches "HSPs" how to cope when the world is overwhelming. NEW IN PAPERBACK **************** "Dr. Abravanel's Body Type Diet and Lifetime Nutrition Plan" by Elliott D. Abravanel, M.D., and Elizabeth King Morrison http://www.amazon.com/exec/obidos/ASIN/0553380419/entertainmentsit "Heal Your Hips: How to Prevent Hip Surgery, and What to Do If You Need It" by Robert Klapper, M.D., and Linda Huey http://www.amazon.com/exec/obidos/ASIN/0471249971/entertainmentsit "Beat Your Risk Factors: A Woman's Guide to Reducing Her Risk for Cancer, Heart Disease, Stroke, Diabetes, and Osteoporosis" by Charlotte Ribov http://www.amazon.com/exec/obidos/ASIN/0452278325/entertainmentsit COMING SOON *********** "The Breast Cancer Prevention Diet" by Dr. Bob Arnot http://www.amazon.com/exec/obidos/ASIN/0316051098/entertainmentsit The paperback edition of last year's runaway bestseller. "The Gourmet Prescription: High Flavor Cooking for Lower Carbohydrate Diets" by Deborah Friedson Chud, M.D. http://www.amazon.com/exec/obidos/ASIN/0912333812/entertainmentsit Colorful, nutritious palate-pleasers for those who follow a low-carb diet. "Aveda Rituals: A Daily Guide to Natural Health and Beauty" by Horst Rechelbacher http://www.amazon.com/exec/obidos/ASIN/0805058001/entertainmentsit The founder of Aveda, one of the country's leading makers of natural hair-and skincare products, offers suggestions for daily rituals for stress management, nutrition, beauty, and more. ****** You'll find more great books, articles, excerpts, and interviews in Amazon.com's Health, Mind & Body section at Health, Mind & Body
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