Saturday, November 28, 2009

Fit to Play Tennis or The Consumers Guide to Homeopathy

Fit to Play Tennis: High Performance Training Tips

Author: Carl Petersen

This physical and mental training manual arms athletes, coaches, parents, and sports scientists with an easy-to-follow, seven-point plan to enhance performance, limit injuries, and help tennis players avoid overtraining and burnout. Delivering practical tips and techniques that integrate the numerous factors influencing tennis performances into year-round training plans and schedules, the manual outlines key strategies such as structured on-court training, guidance on smart training and playing, and survival tips for staying healthy and keeping athletes playing at the top of their game.



New interesting book: Predictably Irrational or Freakonomics

The Consumer's Guide to Homeopathy: The Definitive Resource for Understanding Homeopathic Medicine and Making It Work for You

Author: Dana Ullman

Homeopathy is one of the fastest-growing alternative medicines available today. By triggering the body's own self-healing abilities, homeopathic remedies are a safe and effective way to treat everyday ailments as well as acute and chronic symptoms of mind and body. Not surprisingly, this treatment is winning more converts every day. The Consumer's Guide to Homeopathy is the most comprehensive resource to the vast array of products and services available. Renowned homeopathic expert Dana Ullman explains in clear, nontechnical terms how homeopathy works; how to choose the correct remedy, potency, and dosage; how to obtain professional homeopathic care; and much more.

Library Journal

Relatively speaking, homeopathy is one of the more recent developments in alternative health care. It is based upon a controversial theory of "similars" developed in the 18th century by the German physician Samuel Hahnemann. Hahnemann believed that by administering highly diluted tinctures derived from herbs, minerals, and other ingredients, the body would heal itself of diseases that had symptoms similar to those caused by the medicines. The Consumer's Guide to Homeopathy, written by the author of Homeopathic Medicine for Children and Infants (LJ 7/92) and other books on the subject, is a comprehensive study of homeopathy. The emphasis here is on research, with much of the book given to discussions of scientific studies and professional procedures, including a detailed appendix of homeopathic resources, books, software, organizations, etc. Although there is information on the use of homeopathic medicines in the treatment of specific conditions, the book's format is geared toward consumer education. It answers the most common questions asked about homeopathic medicine, including myths and misconceptions, describes what to look for when choosing a homeopathic physician, and provides readers with information necessary to make intelligent choices about their treatment. Conversely, Hammond's The Complete Family Guide to Homeopathy is a richly illustrated, visually stunning encyclopedia in the DK style. The information is presented in a very accessible way, perfect for anyone interested in trying the medications for themselves. The emphasis here is on home treatment, with fully half of the book dedicated to pictorial descriptions of the remedies used, as well as 100 pages of symptoms charts used to determine which remedies may be most beneficial. For those readers interested in a do-it-yourself guide or for libraries looking for a one-volume purchase on homeopathy, Hammond's book is a must. Ullman's title, though also recommended, may better serve larger or more specialized collections.Jeffery Ingram, Newport P.L., Ore.



Table of Contents:
Acknowledgments
Introduction
1Homeopathy: A Modern View3
2Healing Disease Versus Suppressing Symptoms17
3The Homeopathic Renaissance32
4Scientific Evidence for Homeopathic Medicine41
5What Skeptics Say and How to Respond to Them62
6The Interface Between Homeopathy and Conventional Medicine75
7Homeopathic Self-Care: When to Use It and How to Make It Work for You85
8Seeking Professional Homeopathic Care98
9Working with Your Homeopath123
10Combination Homeopathic Medicines: The Single-Remedy and the Multiple-Remedy Controversy133
11Your Homeopathic Medicine Kit141
12Practical Issues in Using Homeopathic Medicines147
Conditions of Infants169
Children's Conditions174
Adolescent Complaints184
Women's Conditions189
Pregnant and Laboring Women199
Breastfeeding and Postnatal Conditions205
Men's Ailments209
Conditions of the Elderly213
Common Infections223
Headaches233
Digestive Disorders240
Skin Conditions251
Allergies257
Arthritis264
Insomnia268
Chronic Fatigue Syndrome273
Sexually Transmitted Diseases276
AIDS281
Heart Disease289
Cancer295
Psychological Conditions303
Drug, Alcohol, and Nicotine Addiction311
Conditions of Travel and Recreation322
Injuries329
Pre- and Postsurgical Treatment342
Homeopathic Books: An Annotated Bibliography353
Homeopathic Tapes364
Homeopathic Software365
Source of Homeopathic Books, Tapes, and Software366
Homeopathic Organizations366
Sources of Homeopathic Medicines368
Homeopathic Training Programs369
Homeopathic Certification374
Homeopathic Journals and Newsletters375
Homeopathic Study Groups379
Homeopathic Medicines and Their Common Names380
Notes385
General Index397
Homeopathic Medicine Index407

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