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.
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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 | ||
| 1 | Homeopathy: A Modern View | 3 |
| 2 | Healing Disease Versus Suppressing Symptoms | 17 |
| 3 | The Homeopathic Renaissance | 32 |
| 4 | Scientific Evidence for Homeopathic Medicine | 41 |
| 5 | What Skeptics Say and How to Respond to Them | 62 |
| 6 | The Interface Between Homeopathy and Conventional Medicine | 75 |
| 7 | Homeopathic Self-Care: When to Use It and How to Make It Work for You | 85 |
| 8 | Seeking Professional Homeopathic Care | 98 |
| 9 | Working with Your Homeopath | 123 |
| 10 | Combination Homeopathic Medicines: The Single-Remedy and the Multiple-Remedy Controversy | 133 |
| 11 | Your Homeopathic Medicine Kit | 141 |
| 12 | Practical Issues in Using Homeopathic Medicines | 147 |
| Conditions of Infants | 169 | |
| Children's Conditions | 174 | |
| Adolescent Complaints | 184 | |
| Women's Conditions | 189 | |
| Pregnant and Laboring Women | 199 | |
| Breastfeeding and Postnatal Conditions | 205 | |
| Men's Ailments | 209 | |
| Conditions of the Elderly | 213 | |
| Common Infections | 223 | |
| Headaches | 233 | |
| Digestive Disorders | 240 | |
| Skin Conditions | 251 | |
| Allergies | 257 | |
| Arthritis | 264 | |
| Insomnia | 268 | |
| Chronic Fatigue Syndrome | 273 | |
| Sexually Transmitted Diseases | 276 | |
| AIDS | 281 | |
| Heart Disease | 289 | |
| Cancer | 295 | |
| Psychological Conditions | 303 | |
| Drug, Alcohol, and Nicotine Addiction | 311 | |
| Conditions of Travel and Recreation | 322 | |
| Injuries | 329 | |
| Pre- and Postsurgical Treatment | 342 | |
| Homeopathic Books: An Annotated Bibliography | 353 | |
| Homeopathic Tapes | 364 | |
| Homeopathic Software | 365 | |
| Source of Homeopathic Books, Tapes, and Software | 366 | |
| Homeopathic Organizations | 366 | |
| Sources of Homeopathic Medicines | 368 | |
| Homeopathic Training Programs | 369 | |
| Homeopathic Certification | 374 | |
| Homeopathic Journals and Newsletters | 375 | |
| Homeopathic Study Groups | 379 | |
| Homeopathic Medicines and Their Common Names | 380 | |
| Notes | 385 | |
| General Index | 397 | |
| Homeopathic Medicine Index | 407 |
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