Medicine and Health Books

This workbook provides a basic introduction to the study of intuition medicine. While it is better to have such introductions in person, this book, supplemented by a series of audiotapes, can provide a good taste of the subject.

I am pleased to see a major emphasis given here to grounding exercises, which help to keep the student and practitioner centered and in touch with earth energies. Without this, it is very easy to get "ungrounded" and confused in doing intuitive and energy work.

Other chapters introduce the aura and chakra energy systems for healing, colors in healing, male/female energies and more.

These days most people I know are trying to find the "meaning" in their lives. Their trying to "get clear" of the information in their head that isn't necessarily their own... cultural messages, family messages, "I should" messages. This book is excellent for explaining in a technical yet understandable mode of what is really going on. Thus, one can "reclaim" their personal power in order to live their life full of "ease and grace."

A concise, easy to use text for anyone interested in exploring and strengthening their gift of intuition. Whether a beginner or experienced student of the subject, everyone will walk away with practical tools to enhance everyday living!

Intuition Medicine: The Science of Energy is an important book in the emerging field of energy medicine. Unlike many popular books on this subject, Ms. McCartney provides an equal balance of theory and practical tools that make her model come alive. Her language is clear and concise so that even skeptics can understand the basic importance of enhancing intuition and mapping the body's energy systems. McCartney's book is filled with useful meditation techniques and daily living advice to help readers gain a better awareness of how to increase their intuition, gain a better awareness of their energetic body, and a heightened ability to connect to their higher self. This book presents an important way of looking at the relationship we have with ourselves and others. I highly recommend it.

The information Ms. McCartney shares in this intriguing volume provides valuable insight to seeking and understanding yourself. I have studied with Ms. McCartney and have experienced the lessons in this book firsthand. This process has helped me to uncover who I really am and what I want to do with my life. If you don't live in the Bay Area and cannot attend the Academy of Intuitive Studies and Intuition Medicine in person, this book and the companion tapes are the next best thing. You will learn a compendium of tools from a variety of disciplines, including those developed by Ms. McCartney herself, that can provide ways to find deeper insight into your life and purpose. I cannot recommend it highly enough!

I ran into this book by chance. I got it by mail from those book clubs that sent out stuff, and you can either pay it or return it. When I got it, I thought it was weird to receive such a big medicine book on such promotional campaigns and I was almost positive to return it, but I didn't because the book was so big I decided to keep it.
This Book is one of my favorites!! It has all the information of all illnesses, so you can read and consult any health related issue. It is very clear and encourages you to read more about how your body works and keep a healthy lifestyle.

There I was able to compare it with several others in its class, anddetermined that it was the most complete and best organized for myneeds. This book contains 17 chapters dedicated to understanding different parts of the body, and the symptoms, treatment, and prognosis for any illness I have checked for so far. A 48 page insert of color pictures helps you diagnosis certain kinds of rashes, sore throats, etc. The book also has recommendations on what can be treated at home and when you should consult a doctor. There are also sections on staying healthy, first aid and emergency care. END

"The Johns Hopkins Family Health Book" is well-written, clearly organized, and very informative. I am finding it to be a valuable addition to my home library.

It gets four stars instead of five for being a bit dry, and not terribly reassuring; but on the other hand, I suppose that would be a different kind of book.

Don't hesitate to choose this work as a staple in your reference pantry!

The "Jhons Hopkins Family Health Book" is the ultimate home reference tool to help you become an active partner in your family's health. Written and designed to be clear and readable, stands out for its accessibility, usefulness, and detailed coverage of health issues.

This home medical guide covers almost everything you can need at home; from staying healthy and providing first aid and home care, to diagnosing symptoms and treating different diseases and disorders. Truly a most have for every family.

The book is organized in 7 parts:

PART 1: Staying healthy.
- Eating well. - Staying active, staying fit. - Everyday safety. - Smoking and how to stop. - Alcohol and substance abuse.
PART 2: Health over the life course.
- Family history. - Genetics, and your health. - Pregnancy and childbirth. - Infancy. - The Preschool to preteen years. - The teen years. - Adulthood. - The senior years.
PART 3: First aid and emergency care.
PART 4: Body systems and disorders.
- Brain and nervous systems. - Eyes. - Ear, nose and throat. - Musculoskeletal system. - The Breast. - Cardiovascular system. - Infectious diseases. - Blood and inmune systems. - Digestive systems. - Urinary tract. - Reproductive system. - Endocrine system. - Mental health. - Skin, hair, and nails. - Allergies. - Cancer.
PART 5: Becoming a partner in your health care.
- Taking charge of your health care. Preparing for surgery. - How to use medications. - Home care and long term care. - Death and dying.
PART 6: Appendices.
- Medication directory. - Glossary. - Growth charts. - Living wills and advanced directives. - Measurement convertions. Laboratory tests.
PART 7: Color Atlas of Anatomy, Disorders, and Diseases.

A must have reference about self-prevention that shows how to diagnose your own health. This way, as an informed patient, and if the potential need for a physician's intervention arises, you can help him get the best and definitive diagnose.

I have used this book for about five years to do introductory and background research. I own or have examined the leading competitors (Harvard, Cornell, Mayo guides). The Johns Hopkins guide is consistently the best. It provides concise and precise information and is clearly written. It is written for the intelligent and literate reader, and is less illustrated than some of the competitors, but the information content is consistently superior.

Of all the "handbooks" which are on the market for cancer patients and their families and other supporters, this one is the most straightforward discussion of all aspects of the disease - mental, physical, spiritual. There is a strong emphasis on the patient, family and doctor relationship. The steps of healing right up to the "final" healing are honest and professional. Three cheers for Dr. Geffen.

An excellent overview of cancer today. The author, Dr.Geffen, covers what cancer really is, current treatments, alternative therapies, and more. He was especially helpful in pointing out how "the journey" can be a time of spiritual growth and clarity for not only the patient but family and friends as well. If you've never dealt closely with this disease before, Dr. Geffen is an excellent guide.

If you or anyone you know is going through an experience of cancer, then you know it is a journey. The Journey Through Cancer, IS your guide book.

The day cancer came to visit my husband Joe, is a day I will never forget. The moment you hear the words from a doctor, your life changes. In a split second you are no longer just a person, you are a person with cancer.

The Journey Through Cancer gives you simple, practical and very real guidance. The world of cancer and your journey through it can be overwhelming, confusing and sometimes very isolating. Dr. Geffen comes shining through with the wisdom and compassion that comes from years of experience.

Often, when we hear of someone with cancer, it seems tragic and we feel at a loss for how to offer real help. This book offers everything needed to sustain the journey.

This book is now the first thing I give to anyone I know or hear of who has cancer. It brings me joy to know that in giving this book, someone is receiving one of the greatest gifts. The opportunities for healing and transformation available within these pages, are so profound, everyone should take advantage. Even those not touched by cancer.

I ordered this book as soon as I was diagnosed with breast cancer. This is a comforting - helpful read!! It told me what I would be facing - and gave me ideas as to how best to get through it. I have now passed this book on to others as they begin the same journey. Thanks to the wonderful Doctor who wrote this book!!!

This book finally addresses the many dimensions of the human experience of illness. This book gives us the rare opportunity to follow a course that we can hold on to while being tossed in the waves of profound illness. The Seven Levels Of Healing doesn't miss any part of these difficult and frightening times. After reading this book, there was never an aspect of the journey through any illness that this book did not deeply explore. Though many other books delve into the components of healing and the transformation that we all go through in journeying through illness, this book finally has the courage to take the critical extra steps. The final 4 levels are able to sensatively and compassionately guide us through the deepest aspects of human wellness. These are steps that we could use whether in the process of healing an illness, or trying to identify the critical decisions, beliefs, and obstacles to feeling deeply connected with our lives in general. These seven levels are ones that I intend to update as I go through the many changes that accompany any life. It should be required reading for everyone. This book is an absolute gem!

This is an excellent book for anyone who has animals. It is a very easy read. It is especially helpful to anyone who is coming to the end with a pet and will have to make the decision

I had the wonderful, good fortune to experience all of the topics discussed in this book first hand! Dr. Nakaya was my veterinarian for many years, through several dogs, surgeries, hospitalizations, and their aging processes. She lives what she speaks, and only after I cried through the first reading of this book did I realize that not only did she treat my wonderful Emily Houdini, Templar and Gizmo, she treated me as well! Her holistic approach to animal care was new to me-I was no longer treated as an invoice waiting to be paid. She guided me through so many issues and taught me that by caring for my animals, I was also caring about and for myself. She helped me lovingly put my Templar to rest when all he wanted to do was muster what energy he had left to wag his tail for me. Everyone who loves animals should not only read this book, but keep it as a reminder of how our animal friends love us under all circumstances. It makes a wonderful gift to anyone who loves animals....a keeper!

This book is a must have for anyone who shares their lives with animals. The text is informative without overwhelming the reader with complicated medical jargon. With knowledge and sensitivity, Dr. Nakaya has written a book which imparts great wisdom and insight regarding the decisions we as caregivers must make throughout the lives of our animal companions. She guides the reader through this decision making process by helping them clearly identify key issues they should consider. I found the chapter dealing with euthanasia to be extremely helpful. To summarize in three words, BUY THIS BOOK

Finally a book on pet care giving that is not full of medical jargon. Dr. Nakaya has written a book that guides the pet owner through the decsions that are made on behalf of their pets. She guides you through the decision process on finding a vet all the way through the difficult choices that may have to be made towards the end of a pet's life. She writes in a language that is easy to understand and full of compassion. In reading this book, you realize that caring for a pet in your life is not just medical choices but emotional choices as well. This book is a MUST HAVE for all pet owners, no matter which species they share their everyday lives with.

At first glance Kindred Spirit, Kindred Care: Making Health Decisions On Behalf Of Our Animal Companions might seem to be just a pet owner's manual - but in addressing the spiritual as well as the physical needs of animal, Dr. Nakaya goes much further, examining the nature of the human-animal bond itself and how to help animals both live and die gracefully. A wonderful, unusual guide to the overall needs of a pet adds a dimension lacking in your usual 'pet owner manual'.

A book of this sort is good insofar as it is technically accurate, and also if it zeroes in on your especial situation. As a non-scientist I am unble to judge the former, and my situation is that I was recently diagnosed with early emphysema. But I quit smoking 13 years ago, so all the pages devoted to quitting smoking were irrelevant to me. I have, however, spent a lifetime with heavy smokers, starting before my birth -- not that I can do anything about that now. Thanks, Mom and Dad, colleagues, friends, and current and former husbands!

There is a lot in this book about COPD, its causes, its course, varieties of treatment, & strateies for living with it. It is easy to understand and has a glosary, bibliography for further research, and good index.

Fortunately my condition has been arrested with the use of Spireva [mentioned in the book],but I will keep my copy just in case.

This is an excellent book for anyone suffering from or who has just acquired a breathing disorder. I bought it after coming down with a case of bronchitis that would not go away after several weeks. The book helped me realize the dangers of not getting the proper treatment for COPD. It also helped me be a partner with my doctor in the treatment of it. I understand the treatment decisions, the drugs used (and not used) and what to do to prevent a recurrance. The cost of the book is a small price to pay for being a knowledgeable patient.

I first saw Dr. Schacter being interviewed on the Today Show in April while I was home recouperating from my third round of pneumonia in about 15 years. I ordered the book immediately and read it within a day of receiving it.

The information contained in the book was extremely helpful in educating me about how serious a chronic cough can be and how important it is to get appropriate treatment for anything that is related to your lungs on a timely basis. My sister is a severe asthmatic and I ordered a copy for her and sent it to her in California.

Following my bout of pneumonia, I have learned that I have a pulmonary nodule and again found the information in the book helpful as I have begun to navigate the ramifications of that health issue. When I was first diagnosed, I also emailed Dr. Schacter some questions and he responded to me personally which was certainly "above and beyond."

I highly recommend this book to anyone anyone with any pulmonary issues.

I picked this book up because I was concerned about my husband, who has had a morning cough for about 2 years. The book was the catalyst to a whole lifestyle change for him! We went to his doctor, had him tested for COPD (he is in the early stages), he quit smoking, we ripped out our carpet, we've changed our diet.... I can't say enough about the value of this book. Read it!!!

Finally, a book to help patients suffering from Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD). The families of people suffering from COPD will have a better understanding of the disease after reading this book.

At the present time, COPD is not curable. However, by reading Life and Breath, it will help those suffering from COPD live longer, happier and healthier lives. The book will teach us how to better control COPD.

One is taught and is given a better understanding of the complete chest workup. Eating habits are gone over extensively, and we learn that by changing our diet we can breath easier and more normally.

Pulmonary protection and physical work outs will allow us to breath easier and realize it is never too late to give up bad habits. Treatment strategies for both asthma and COPD are outlined in the book and are extremely important.

I recommend this bood to doctors, COPD patients and their families.

Daniel J. Colona, NY

This book has helped me in so many ways. I agree with Tami and Nancys comments, TOTALLY!!

I actually gave my book away to a Massage Therapist. I am purchasing a second one so I can go back to it over and over again. This book has given me more information than any Dr. has even tried to do. I have been battling LE in my left leg for 33 years and just found out there is help out there.

Great source of information!!

THE AUTHORS:
Ann Ehrlich: professional medical writer with Lymphedema following breast cancer treatment.
Alma Vinje-Harrewijn: licensed physiotherapist with more than 15 years of experience and postgraduate training in MLD per Vodder, Foldi, Chikley...
Elizabeth McMahon, PhD: clinical psychologist with over 25 years helping persons with chronic medical conditions manage anxiety, depression and other emotional issues.

WHY READ THE BOOK? The self-care knowledge and techniques presented can thwart a host of illnesses in addition to Lymphedema. Also see www.lymphnet.org

EDEMA: the body's normal swelling response to an injury.

LYMPHEDEMA: abnormal swelling due to damage or improper development of the lymphatic system, which, left untreated, can become worse, dangerous or life-threatening. Primary Lymphedema is hereditary; secondary Lymphedema results from damage to lymphatic system. Treatment is the same. Onset may be immediate or delayed for years. Approximately 5 million Americans affected.

RISK FACTORS, SECONDARY LYMPHEDEMA: biopsies; burns; scars; obesity; circulatory malfunctions; fractures; joint dislocations; other injuries; paralysis; multiple sclerosis; inactivity. Cancer treatments lead in developing nations.

EARLY SYMPTOMS: infection; swelling; pitting edema; "pins & needles;" heaviness; tight skin, ring, bracelet, shoe or sleeve; shoulder/hip aching; decreased joint mobility...

STAGE1: Swollen tissues are soft, and pitting edema is present. Elevation relieves temporarily. Early treatment can improve it greatly.

STAGE2: Tissues feel firm, even hard, and pressure leaves only a slight indentation. There may be more swelling, fibrosis, infections and skin problems. Intense treatment may improve.

STAGE3: Swelling and tissue fibrosis cause the skin to harden. Folds of tissue disfigure and limit mobility. Fungal infections and open wounds develop. Intense therapy improves it or prevents worsening. Reversal is rare.

FIBROSIS: an inflammatory reaction to stagnant, protein-rich lymph, which further slows the lymph circulation, which traps more stagnant lymph and causes additional swelling. Infection risk increases.

DIAGNOSIS: 90% based on symptoms and family history. 10% require more sophisticated testing and questioning. Any heart condition will be diagnosed and treated first. Sudden swelling - could be thrombosis; slow progressive swelling of legs - could be chronic venous insufficiency; Rapidly-progressive and painful Lymphedema-type swelling - could be a fast-growing tumor. Check practitioner's credentials.

COMBINATIONS: explanation of Lymphedema interactions with obesity; lipedema; congestive heart failure; chronic venous insufficiency; dependent edema; cellulitis; diabetes; peripheral neuropathy.

SELF-PROTECTION: For the affected or at risk limb, avoid: injections, blood draws, finger pricks, IV placements, acupuncture, burns, injuries, tattoo parlors, excess weight, flying or exercising without compression garment.

TREATMENT-MLD: Manual lymph drainage moves lymph away from the affected area. Contraindicated if cellulitis, fever, infection, developing infection, uncontrolled major illnesses. More often contraindicated for the elderly due to co-occurring illnesses.

TREATMENT-COMPRESSION, FUNCTIONS: Bandages and garments maintain progress; prevent additional swelling; support natural lymph drainage; help muscles pump lymph; soften fibrotic (hardened) tissues. Remove for sleeping.

TREATMENT-PUMP: In the early 1990's Complete Decongestive Therapy (MLD+compression+self-management) was found more effective than the pump, which can increase fibrosis and displace the swelling of the limb into the trunk or genitalia. However, the (newer generation) pump can be used successfully: if therapist sees and evaluates the patient first; if MLD has already been performed on the neck, the abdomen and the uninvolved leg/arm; if there is careful monitoring for progress, fibrosis or increased swelling in surrounding tissues.

POSSIBLE CONSEQUENCES OF NEGLECT: cellulitis, erysipelas, athlete's foot, toenail fungus, orthopedic problems, fibrosis, hyperkeratosis, papillomatosis, weeping Lymphedema, lymphangitis,
lymphangiosarcomalJ(rare)

LYMPHEDEMA THERAPIST CERTIFICATION: Lymphology Assn of North America (LANA) requires 135 hours of specialized education... Prerequisite is a professional license in physical therapy or related profession.

RESOURCES: www lymphnotes.com lists treatment facilities and support groups and other resources, and provides a network. Also contact cancer support groups.

INSURANCE: Excellent chapter on Insurance; Family and Medical Leave Act; Women's Health and Cancer Rights Act of 1998.

EMOTIONS: Handling emotional challenges affects your self-management competence. Dr. McMahon's, Overcoming the Emotional Challenges of Lymphedema, is recommended. Practice relaxation; take action on problems without waiting to feel better; confine worrying to a scheduled time; talk to yourself with respect; get professionals to answer all of your questions.

SELF-MASSAGE: coordinate w/Dr. and Lymphedema therapist; does not replace MLD by trained Lymphedema therapist; technique and sequence are explained and illustrated, but you must be trained; Self-massage not recommended if...certain malignant tumors, leukemia, acute inflammation, infections, tuberculosis, toxoplasmosis, acute allergic reactions, erysipelas, thrombosis, precancerous skin conditions, chronic inflammation, thyroid disorders, bronchial asthma, dysautonomia, granulomas, or occlusive artery disease.

SELF-BANDAGING: Get instructions. Eight pages on technique, safety, materials and effectiveness. Contraindications: infection; open wounds; congestive heart failure; other.

EXERCISE: Illustrations. Precautions. Coordinate with Lymphedema specialist; Wear compression; Exercise increases lymph flow rate 15 times and combats depression & fatigue; Deep breathing moves lymph through abdomen; goal to enjoy 1-hour hike 3 times/week.

AQUATIC THERAPY: The buoyancy enables relaxation, pain decrease, additional motions, reduced joint stress, and cardiovascular system strengthening. Many precautions, guidelines.

NUTRITION: Good nutrition is essential to managing Lymphedema's stress on the body. Obesity is risky. Consume adequate protein. Stay well-hydrated.

HEALTH JOURNAL: calendar, visit records, current medications, healthcare team roster, medical history, Lymphedema records, compression garment records, hospitalization records. Helps with informing doctor and with insurance claims.

HAVING FUN: laughing; tennis; basketball; golf; bowling; travel; saunas & steam rooms (avoid); hiking; backpacking; trampolining; dancing; yoga. Limitations and safe participation are explained.

UNDERSTANDING THE LYMPHATIC SYSTEM: 22 pages of outstanding explanation and illustration. This material can improve one's self-care via own-body respect.

SUGGESTION 1: Dual-Purpose Cancer Prevention: Pre-knowledge of the Lymphedema side-effect from cancer sagas would have made more of the recipients of biopsy, surgery, radiation and chemotherapy proactive on prevention. Numerous books teach cancer prevention, and Mary Kerney Levenstein's Everyday Cancer Risks and How to Avoid Them aptly and comprehensively does this. (Enter "Mary Kerney" or "0895295059" for a quick find on Amazon.com.) Also see Singer and Grismaijer's, Dressed to Kill: The Link Between Breast Cancer and Bras, wherein lymph flow restriction is deemed culpable.

SUGGESTION 2: Read, Coping With Lymphedema by Swirsky and Nannery, 1998 - also excellent but significantly different.

SUGGESTION 3: I suggest writing booknotes (mine~5000words) for understanding, reference and retention.

This is a wonderful book for anyone with lymphedema or a caregiver. The book covers all aspects of lymphedema and I especially like the chapters on how to manually drain the lymphatic nodes to help reduce the swelling of the affected limb. This is a must have book.

I've had lymphedema since 2001 as the result of breast cancer treatment and now I help run a support group for lymphedema patients. "Living Well With Lymphedema" is the best book out there for patients and is the most up-to-date book of its kind right now.

We recommend it to all the members of our lymphedema support group. Our organization has bought additional copies to distribute to libraries in our area so anyone who needs it will have free access to it.

This book is a straight forward, readable instruction book for the lymphedema patient. The medical information is
thorough and current. The authors have done an incredible job surveying the patient population for suggestions and practices that work. Plus there is information on the emotional aspects that patients have to contend with and coping recommendations.

With this book, living well with lymphedema is what it's all about and definitely an attainable goal for most patients. What a positive message!

Highly recommended.

With this book as a recent purchase I would have to say its one of the best. I diagnosed with LE in the right leg 6 months ago have been trying to find all kinds of info on it to help me understand it more. Also it has helped my family understand what I and the rest of us have to endure. It still makes me mad that we live in a time where Doctors are either not willing to diagnose our conditios correctly or they have no clue about the condition.

There is so much valuable, pragmatic and helpful information in this book! The woefully underestimated value of listening, the best way to handle a patient complaint, creating a "patient -friendly" environment. It's all here...presented in an engaging, well organized and insightful manner. Satisfying patients goes far beyond taking surveys. I recommend this book to all my clients!

Susan Keane Baker has so much knowledge in this important area of health care and she shares with us her many insights and suggestions in an interesting, easy-to-read manner. This is definitely a book for all health care professionals and executives to keep on a nearby shelf as a ready reference over the years. Susan covers so many topics that are essential for patient retention, such as anticipating patient needs and preferences and making sure that patient complaints are dealt with in a timely and caring manner. As a longtime consultant in patient communication myself, I can testify that my colleague Susan has done a superb job with this book. Its all there - which makes this 5 stars for sure. It's easy to see why this book is a top seller!

This book offers practical information and advice on dealing with individuals in a healthcare setting. It is an excellent tool for the direct healthcare provider, as well as for those working behind the scenes. Reading this book reminded me of why I entered the healthcare profession in the first place - to make a difference. I think this book will also have great appeal to the patient who wants to be more knowledgeable about his/her healthcare and what to look for in a physician/patient relationship. Healthcare providers who pay attention to service excellence are destined for future success, and the information in this book will help you attain it!

I bought this book after Press Ganey recommended it in their October 1999 client advisory newsletter. It's full of practical ideas that anyone working in a health care setting can use. Excellent!

Just could not put it down. Gets to the issues that plague our healthcare system and helps physicians and other provider recognize the "best pratices" available to them to retain patients. Patients should enjoy this book as well to confirm their rationale for demanding medical and service excellence. It's a must read for all quality improvement directors, risk managers and administrators alike.

Great addition to my office. Explains some tests we use infrequently-good to explain to patients.

This product is in amazing shape, thank you for being so eager to send it out so quick. It came just in time and I love the book. Thank you Jamie

I started using Fischbach in Nursing School and was re-acquainted with it when I joined the Air Force. I have never found anything at all close to the quality of the content. I had a copy at the hospital until someone else recognized the quality of it for themselves. So I immediatly went out and bought another. I'm afraid I need another one at work. I don't mind everyone liking them. I just don't care to be the sole supplier to the world. I guess I will have to chain it to the inside of my locker.
Thanks
Major H (retired)

This elaborated lab manual is very useful for reviewing all the procedures currently employed in clinical laboratories. It covered all the important aspects of investigative medicine like: microbiology, biochemistry, immunology, pathology, haematology and histology.
"Manual of Laboratory and Diagnostic Testing" provides diagnostic guidance; as well as conclusive interpretation to every aspect of clinical lab investigations.
It is a manual, which both trainees and experienced practitioners should pay attention to.

As a first-time buyer from Amazon.com, I was very impressed and happy with the service. Manual of Laboratory/Diagnostic Test was in good shape, excellent condition. I receive this book within 7 days. I will continue to do business with Amazon.com

Vailia Dennis brings back tender memories of what life is truly about. Having worked in facilities where I was the one caring for Alzheimer's victims and trying to help their families understand the changes happening to their loved one, Marshall's Journey came as a special reminder of loving someone afflicted with Alzheimer's disease.

Marshall spent his life living and loving those around him... mother, sister, nieces and nephews. When he could no longer live the life he loved, his sister made the heart wrenching decision to return that love the only way she knew - by entering his world to care for him. To suffer the tragic loss of her brother to an overwhelming disease that robs you of the life you love brought her to research all there was to know about Alzheimer's. Through learned knowledge and a love so deep for Marshall, Vailia was able to help Marshall maintain his dignity while struggling with the loss of everything and everyone he knew.

Vailia chose not only to love but also to respect who her brother was. Choosing to walk with him along this, his final journey, is a choice few can make. So many are unaware of the extent of damage this disease does to the brain, we only see what someone appears like on the outside. Alzheimer's is destructive enough without our feeble attempts to bring someone back to the here and now. BRAVO Vailia for choosing to honor Marshall.

I recommend this easy to read book to anyone who has to walk this same journey. Honor that individual with the depth of love shown only through understanding the effects of Alzheimer's. Marshall's Journey should be given to patients and family members at the same point in time they are diagnosed. Don't wait `til the fear overrides our love.

The author of this book has given a blessing to the world in the form of a journal of creative, compassionate and eminently practical ideas for dealing with a loved one with Alzheimer's. She shows exactly how to do it. How to lessen the fear that every Alzheimer's victim has as a natural course of this condition. How to enter the world of the person who has Alzheimer's and make that world safe for the person. What we don't realize, says the author, is that the Alzheimer's
victim is no longer in the real world and although it is too difficult and frightening for them to join us in the real world, it is not difficult for us to join them in the fragmented world that they inhabit. Although we don't have a cure for Alzheimer's, at long last, with this book, we now have a care for it.

May we all be as blessed as Marshall to have someone as compassionate as Vailia Dennis to care for us if the need ever arises. Her amazingly creative methods of caring for her brother throughout his final years are both helpful and inspiring. I have given this book multiple times to friends in her situation, caring for an Alzheimers victim. Through this book, I am convinced, she is helping many, many people.

This is a must read for anyone who has a loved one with any stage of Alzheimers. The author's understanding of the disease and how to cope, as a caregiver, is wonderfully portrayed in this touching story of love and caring.

Never have I been so touched by a book about the decline of a loved one. Coming from a family riddled with Alzheimer's, I found love, hope, dedication and understanding within this easy-to-read book. I am convinced that Vailia Dennis has discovered a new path for dealing with those in our lives who have been afflicted with this devastating disease.

THIS BOOK AND THE WOMAN WHO WROTE IT ARE AMAZING!!! SYLVIA HAS PUT FORTH SOOOO MUCH OF HERSELF IN THIS BOOK. IT IS FUN, EDUCATIONAL AND CARING. IT IS VERY EASY FOR A LAY PERSON TO GLEAN THE INFORMATION FROM IT. IT IS PERFECT FOR EVERYONE NO MATTER IF YOU HAVE HAD ANY MEDICAL/ HOMEOPATHY BACKGROUND OR NOT. SYLVIA HAS ALSO WRITTEN ANOTHER TITLE ; MATERIA POETICA: MALADY IN VERSE AND HAS ANOTHER COMMING VERY SHORTLY! I DO NOT OWN THE 2ND BOOK AS OF YET, BUT HAVE READ IT COVER TO COVER IN HER OFFICE! I WOULD RECCOMEND THIS TO ANY ONE WHO LOVES ANYTHING!!!
P.S. SHE IS ALSO A GREAT DOCTOR!! MY 4 KIDS LOVE HER!!!

THIS BOOK AND THE WOMAN WHO WROTE IT ARE AMAZING!!! SYLVIA HAS PUT FORTH SOOOO MUCH OF HERSELF IN THIS BOOK. IT IS FUN, EDUCATIONAL AND CARING. IT IS VERY EASY FOR A LAY PERSON TO GLEAN THE INFORMATION FROM IT. IT IS PERFECT FOR EVERYONE NO MATTER IF YOU HAVE HAD ANY MEDICAL/ HOMEOPATHY BACKGROUND OR NOT. SYLVIA HAS ALSO WRITTEN ANOTHER TITLE (OF COURSE I CAN'T THINK OF IT RIGHT NOW!) AND HAS ANOTHER COMMING VERY SHORTLY! I DO NOT OWN THE 2ND BOOK AS OF YET, BUT HAVE READ IT COVER TO COVER IN HER OFFICE! I WOULD RECCOMEND THIS TO ANY ONE WHO LOVES ANYTHING!!!
P.S. SHE IS ALSO A GREAT DOCTOR!! MY 4 KIDS LOVE HER!!!

In Materia Poetica, Sylvia expresses the feeling and the essence of homeopathic remedies in delightful poetry. It is a wonderful learning tool for students, and knowledgable homeoapths will appreciate it too.

Not only is Materia Poetica : Homeopathy In Verse by Sylvia Seroussi,MD a wonderful collection of poetry, but it serves as a great reference for choosing that "right" remedy. By portraying the essence of the remedies in verse, Dr. Chatroux has captured the symptoms, quirks, and personality types for which the various remedies are meant to treat. A great addition to ones homeopathic library, as well as great fun to read.

I wish I would have had this book when my children were younger and I was frantically searching for a friendly guide to homeopathy. Most of the books were awfully complicated and required answering so many questions about symptoms that, by the time I'd figured out the right remedy, the fever was gone, the earache finished or the headache had disappeared. This book demystifies homeopathy, and brushes it with beauty, whimsy and deep wisdom at the same time. First, it's a beautiful book, with lovely black and white botanical drawings. And the concept is original; the author simplifies and clarifies homeopathy by describing properties of the 101 remedies in poetry. And she makes it fun, too. I would recommend this book to anyone looking for alternatives to conventional medicine, especially parents of young children. Actually, it's a great book for anyone who loves poetry, plants, beautiful books, the healing arts...the list goes on and on. Part of the uniqueness of the book is because Sylvia Chatroux is a unique doctor, an MD as well as a homeopathic doctor. She's also the kind of doctor everyone wants to have; she believes in the body's ability to heal and she is deeply committed to helping people heal themselves. That spirit comes through in this wonderful book.