Author Gail Bradney Review Self Help Book

 

Down There: Sexual and Reproductive Health, the Wise Woman Way (

Ash Tree Publishing, $29.95)

 by Susun S. Weed

www.susunweed.com

ISBN-13: 978-1-888123-13-5 / ISBN-10: 1-888123-13-3

Integrative medicine, women's and men's health

 

Reviewed by Gail Bradney

No matter how old we get, many of us still feel perplexed, fearful, or even embarrassed when dealing with a health problem that affects our reproductive system or other functions "down there." That's not surprising, says best-selling author and nationally esteemed health expert Susun S. Weed. "For both genders, the pelvis is a potent place that holds enormous energies," she explains. "But it's also a complicated area of the body that, for many of us, remains mysterious."

Weed has made a significant contribution to the health literature in her newest book, called Down There: Sexual and Reproductive Health, the Wise Woman Way (Ash Tree Publishing, $29.95), which presents integrative, alternative, and conventional treatment options for both men's and women's reproductive health. Weed destigmatizes such common conditions as dry vagina, herpes, enlarged prostate, incontinence, and sexual difficulties in a new reference that will turn any reader into an enthusiastic student of natural medicines.

Organized by body parts and functions, Down There has a section devoted to women, and one to men. Using straightforward descriptions of common health conditions and detailed step-by-step explanations of various treatment options--including great recipes for things like antibiotics, anti-inflammatories, and antivirals that you can make in your own kitchen--Weed gives readers access to a full range of effective herbal, homeopathic, and energy medicines to try before resorting to pharmaceutical drugs with heavy-duty side effects and invasive surgery. For every remedy she suggests, she includes not only the "how-to" but also the "why"--with clinical studies and scientific explanations that help readers make an informed decision.

Many men believe that prostate cancer is inevitable if they live long enough. Not so, writes Weed, who dispels many of the common myths associated with PSA tests and enlarged prostates, and offers men with prostate symptoms a variety of remedies they can apply in order to avoid or postpone surgery. Likewise, many women undergo unnecessary hysterectomies as a result of excessive bleeding or fibroids, when there are many proactive steps they can take before simply agreeing to go under the knife.

Fans of Weed will be familiar with her unique and reassuring perspective. She views health and healing through the lens of the Wise Woman Tradition, which she calls "the oldest way of healing." She shows readers how to support the body's natural ability to heal itself, but also how to use modern medicines safely. She believes that in all cases of illness, it's better to try conservative approaches first, exploring safe and natural treatments, before taking strong drugs with harmful side effects, submitting to dangerous tests, and undergoing invasive surgery.

In addition to covering scores of illnesses and ailments, from low libido and STDs to erectile dysfunction and incontinence, Weed devotes the back section of her encyclopedic reference to many original recipes and instructions for making your own tinctures, teas, tonics, poultices, and other healing formulas to turn your kitchen into a personal apothecary. She also includes mail order and internet sources for all the ingredients mentioned in the book.

Weed's big message in this and all of her books is that we have to take charge of our own health and bodies. Rather than taking a pill, why not try healing the underlying condition with herbs and diet? Rather than having an invasive screening test, why not support your body using natural healing options and see if the condition gets better? Weed's Wise Woman approach to health and healing not only gives people simple, safe options and remedies, but also serves as a sensible counterpoint to, in her words, "the medical profession's ever-expanding use of screening tests, followed by invasive tests, and treatments that lead to new symptoms, new scars, and new fears."

 

~Susun Weed is a four-time bestselling author and esteemed herbal medicine pioneer.

 

~The reviewer is an author in her own right.  

 

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Update on What Review Blogs Can Do for You!

Title: Sex, Lies and Cosmetic Surgery

Author: Lois W. Stern
Author's Web site:  www.sexliesandcosmeticsurgery.com
Genre: Nonfciton: Self-Help/Beauty/Health
ISBN #: 0-7414-3220-X

Reviewed by Nancy Welker, editor-in-chief of FIT BEAUTIFUL MAGAZINE, (now a subscription only membership).

FIRST IMPRESSION

Don’t let the title put you off, this book is both serious and educational. More than one hundred people contributed to the creative process, including women who have added their own experiences anonymously. The author, Lois W. Stern, gives us the stark and touching truth about what happened to her as a plastic surgery patient, and brings to light some of the truths and misconceptions about this very personal journey.

The book is designed to act as a guide for any woman who is considering a cosmetic surgery procedure, and includes worksheets and questionnaires on some delicate subjects such as your self-esteem, your sexuality, signs of depression and testing your body image. “Sex, Lies and Cosmetic Surgery” means to give a woman insights as to how she might react to the emotional aspects of permanently changing her face and/or body appearance, which is something the author feels strongly needs to be addressed. Every chapter in this book is filled with in-your-face honesty, and the author clearly feels that this is how every woman needs to communicate with herself before going under the knife.

A LOOK UNDER THE HOOD
Chapters 5 and 6 are especially thought-provoking as Ms. Stern opens up about her feelings toward the doctor who performed the plastic surgery. The term “transference” is brought into the picture, and the author recounts her own, in her words , “humiliating” experience. In short, I found this book to be one that I could not put down, and frankly, nothing like the scandal sheet type stories we all too often see.

This is not meant to deter any woman from the plastic surgery experience, in fact the author herself had favorable results from a facelift, instead the idea is to make women aware of the possibility of feeling as though you’ve “fallen head over heels” in love with your plastic surgeon, and that it happens more often than most people realize. The message here is that if you do find yourself in that situation, you need to seek out competent help from a professional, and know that this is a transient emotional issue that you can get past with guidance and patience.

YEA OR NAY
Living in an age of “Nip Tuck” and other TV shows that make plastic surgery seem like either a ridiculous choice that insecure women make, or gloss over the fact that medical doctors think it’s fine and okay to have sex with their patients, this book is a candid and intelligent source of reliable information. I liked the fact that the author made it clear that in general it was unethical for an M.D. to become intimate with a patient, but that she showed compassion for the human side of our nature as well, and said that in some rare cases the relationship might be worth pursuing.. Overall an empowering and uplifting book, I recommend “Sex, Lies and Cosmetic Surgery” to any woman who is seriously considering undergoing a cosmetic surgical procedure.

A Note From the Author

I felt both gratified and most appreciative of the totally unsolicited review the editor of FitBeautiful placed on her blog. I was overwhelmed by the number of women who added thoughtful comments - 52 and counting - the most I have ever seen appear on any interactive blog. No doubt the topic of transference had hit hard! Women could identify. They wanted - no needed - to talk about it. I told them that Utter Humiliation was the most difficult chapter I ever wrote. Well, let me rephrase that a bit. It was the most difficult chapter for me to decide if I should write, knowing I might be setting myself up as an open target. Then why did I do it? Simply because deep down I knew that if I had experienced such an emotional upheaval, I couldn't be alone. I could help other cosmetic surgery patients handle transference issues with more ease and comfort. The truth has a way of setting us free.

Reader Comments
Posted by Joelyn
I’ve heard of women who fall in love with their plastic surgeons. I had a nose job when I was 30 and my surgeon (thank god) was not at all attractive to me. He did good work but I didn’t think twice about him! This book is really something every woman should read. I feel sorry for those who have no idea what might happen and are going through this emotional turmoil after the surgery.

Posted by Nola
I worked for a family council center for 5 years so I know what transference can be. Women who have just had surgery are especially vulnerable anyway and can actually come to think that the surgeon is some kind of knight on a white horse who has no flaws at all. It’s not something that’s going to fade away without help. This book could save a lot of women from the humilation the author herself went through. Good review!

Posted by Dianne
My mother had a facelift 5 years ago and I couldn’t understand what was wrong with her after that. She looked beautiful, and everyone complimented her on the results, but she still would sit crying for no apparent reason. I had no idea what this was, but after reading your review last night, I went to the links you have and started reading from there. There’s no doubt in my mind that my mom was going through emotional issues due to the surgery. My dad and she had had some problems but it seemed to suddenly get huge when she was recovering. I’m glad I know more about this. I’m buying this book and giving it to my mom. I want her to know that I love her and support her.
Thanks, Nancy (editor of NutraBeauty).

Posted by Marianna
I had not even thought about the emotional side of plastic surgery! It really is more about how you feel than you look when you think about it. And wow, if a women gets great results she probably can fall for her doc! I do want to get a facelift – as soon as I can afford it – but, first, I’m buying this book!

Posted by Christina
If I had read a book like this before my surgery I would’ve been much better equipped to deal with the emotional side of it. It’s very real and unless you’ve been through it you really don’t understand it.

Posted by Cupcakes
There are some good points made here. It really does depend on the man/woman in question. If two people are lucky enough to find each other the rest of the world should be happy for them. Yes, the woman probably does need to find another doctor, but there should be no shame in it for either of them! Also, the book looks very good. I’ve seen it before and wondered about it. Thanks for letting us know that it’s not just another trashy kind of book!

Posted by PurpleHat
After reading your review, I went out and got this book. It really is as good as you said it is!

Posted by ItalianFlower
My mother used to say all the time that she fell in love with Dr. Kildaire when that show was on tv! I agree that every woman feels some kind of attachment to a real-life doctor sometime in her life. When I was pregnant I had very warm feelings toward my doctor, and when I told the nurse she laughed and said that I was one of a dozen other patients who felt the same way! This is a very good book, I have it, and I will follow the author’s advise and ask myself every question in it before I get plastic surgery!----- The New Book Review is blogged by Carolyn Howard-Johnson, author of the multi award-winning HowToDoItFrugally series of books for writers. It is a free service offered to those who want to encourage the reading of books they love. That includes authors who want to share their favorite reviews, reviewers who'd like to see their reviews get more exposure, and readers who want to shout out praise of books they've read. Please see submission guidelines on the left of this page. Reviews and essays are indexed by genre, reviewer names, and review sites. Writers will find the search engine handy for gleaning the names of small publishers. Find other writer-related blogs at Sharing with Writers and The Frugal, Smart and Tuned-In Editor. As a courtesy to the author, please tweet and retweet this post using this little green retweet widget :

Jerry Simmons Reviews Lois Stern's Beauty Book

Title:  Tick Tock, Stop the Clock ~ Getting Pretty on Your Lunch Hour

Author: Lois W. Stern

Author's Web site:  www.ticktockstoptheclock.com

Genre: Nonfiction: Self-Help/Health  

ISBN #: 0-7414-5359-2

Reviewed by Jerry Simmons, Indi Publishing; Former Vice president The Time Warner Book Group
Published on Amazon

“Congratulations to Lois Stern for following up her fabulous book Sex Lies and Cosmetic Surgery with an equally informative one. Tick Tock Stop the Clock is well written and filled with incredible information from renowned experts in the health and beauty field. This book is for anyone serious about affordable ways to enhance their appearance.”

 

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Help for Unlearning Pain

Unlearn Your Pain: A 28-Day Process to Reprogram Your Brain
By Howard Schubiner, MD
Author's Web site: http://www.unlearnyourpain.com/
271 pages
Mind Body Publishing, Pleasant Ridge, MI
Publication Date: March 23, 2010
Retail price: $25.00
ISBN # 978-0-9843367-0-8



Synopsis
Based upon cutting-edge research and written by an esteemed research physician, Unlearn Your Pain demonstrates that most chronic pain is caused by learned nerve pathways. Learned nerve pathways produce real pain that is typically triggered by injury and/or significant stressful events. This simple, yet revolutionary concept is the basis for a treatment approach that has been proven to be effective in research studies. Unlearn Your Pain provides the reader with the scientific basis for understanding the cause of their pain and a comprehensive step-by-step self-help guide that includes therapeutic writing exercises and meditations to reverse it.







About The Book

Do you suffer from chronic pain that appears to have no medical cause? Many of us suffer needlessly from pain diagnosed as migraines, tension headaches, fibromyalgia, or chronic neck, back, abdominal, and pelvic pain, when the real cause is Mind Body Syndrome.

Using cutting-edge research, this book demonstrates that the underlying reason for much chronic pain is nerve sensitization and learned nerve pathways, rather than actual tissue destruction. Dr. Schubiner has used this new understanding to develop a unique program to actually reverse pain and research studies support the effectiveness of the program. By reading this book, you'll be able to determine if you have this syndrome and then learn how to overcome it. The program in this book gives you therapeutic writing exercises, a CD with four meditations, and everything else you need to unlearn your pain.

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Reviewer Gives Book on Meditation Top Marks

Title: Relaxing into Meditation

Author: Ngakma Nor’dzin
Publisher: Aro Books worldwide
Date: 13th August 2010
ISBN: 978-1-898185-17-8
Web page: http://bit.ly/nrprim
Contact: arobooksworldwide@gmail.com



Reviewer: Rossinna Ippolito

Relaxing into Meditation is the best book on meditation I've ever read, and I've been browsing them since the mid-70's. I say this because of the distinction made between relaxation and meditation, and the explanation of why relaxation must happen before meditation can begin. I have never seen it spelled out so clearly before, and in such a gentle, non-didactic manner. The writing draws you in and you come to love the teacher as if you were also a member of one of her meditation groups. I love that the chapters are short and not overwhelming. The author doesn't talk down to the reader and isn't too folksy. It is simple, but not "meditation for dummies."
Some years ago I was watching a cable-access show presented by one of the guru-types that so frequently make appearances on such venues. One thing he mentioned came through loud and clear. In his discussion on meditating the guru explained that one can't just jump into meditation and expect it to "work." Rather, he said that "the secret" is that your focus should be on "becoming meditative" rather than "meditating." That is, if you stop putting the emphasis on attempting to have the perfect meditation experience and just relax by performing the preliminaries, a meditative state will come upon you in a natural, non-forced manner.
This struck me, for having read various meditation books through the years I would become motivated to practice but would stop and start, becoming bored or frustrated with my lack of "progress." Thus, hearing about the idea of not trying so hard at it, but just relaxing into "becoming meditative" was very appealing. Unfortunately, I never saw that presenter's show again so I never learned what it meant to "become meditative" - that is, until I read Relaxing into Meditation.
The beauty of the text is in the presentation of the ways of becoming meditative, i.e. through breath-work, song or movement. Each exercise is enough in itself. There is no pressure to move on to the next technique, and the benefits of each level are given respect. That is not to say one is not invited to try other meditative techniques, just that each one is whole and respected in itself.
The illustrations of the text along with the warm and friendly manner in which it is written make attempting each new meditative technique a real pleasure. This is a fabulous book for those who have been curious about meditation but were a little hesitant, feeling they didn't have "the right stuff" to be successful at it. The text is gentle and fun and calmly inspiring, and even if you have dabbled in meditation before you'll learn new ways to think about what you have been doing. Relaxing into Meditation is sure to become a classic.



~The reviewer is a freelance back-of-the book indexer whose speciality is spiritual and religious texts: http://inDocsinDexing.com



~Aro Books worldwide may be accessed at  http://aro-books-worldwide.org/ . Tweeting at
http://twitter.com/arobooksworld .



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Lois Stern Pens Time-Stopping Beauty Help

Title: Tick Tock, Stop the Clock.

Subtitle: Getting Pretty on Your Lunch Hour
Author Name: Lois W. Stern
Publisher Name: Infinity Publishing Company
ISBN: 0-7414-5359-2
Genre: Self-help – Health and Beauty

Synopsis

Even in times of economic downturn we can find affordable ways to enhance our beauty.

With this book in hand, readers can learn from some of the best-of-the-best: 11 nationally renowned experts and outstanding practitioners,

all dedicated to bringing you accurate, honest information presented in a user-friendly format. Meet the experts at: www.ticktockstopptheclock.com/



Reviewed by Kenya Dow, Apex Reviews (Durham, NC USA) for Amazon

RATING: (5) STARS

How many times have you walked past a magazine stand and shot an envious glance at the sculpted physiques, flawless complexions, come hither smiles, or flowing tresses of the models featured on the covers? Or watched an MTV Spring Break Special and wished you could have the same chiseled abs as the hunks and hotties having the time of their lives?
The practice of plastic surgery is nothing new; however, many people still remain unaware of the wide variety of non-surgical procedures available to help eliminate the problem areas of our bodies and turn back the clock on aging. Furthermore, the general perception regarding plastic surgery is that it's expensive, time-consuming, and - worst of all - often life-threatening.
Well, thanks to Tick Tock, Stop The Clock, those misconceptions can finally be put to rest. In the pages of Lois W. Stern's new seminal work on the world of beauty enhancement, readers worldwide are treated to a wealth of tips and general practices designed to reveal the simple, practical techniques they can follow to improve their physical appearance. Even better, Stern allows the reader to see just how cost-affordable the practices and techniques are, effectively eliminating the fear of having to pay and arm and a leg to - well, have better arms and legs.
Featuring a comprehensive compilation of eleven nationally renowned experts and practitioners from such fields as dermatology, cosmetology, hair restoration, and cosmetic dentistry, Tick Tock, Stop The Clock is a veritable encyclopedia for the health and beauty world. Presented in clear language and an easy-to-read format, Stern's enlightening opus is perfect for individuals who struggle with issues of self-esteem tied to their appearance, yet - in the midst of the current worldwide recession - simultaneously struggle with concerns over how to pay for the quality assistance they seek.
Complete with detailed explanations, revealing photos, and insightful commentary, Tick Tock, Stop The Clock is required reading for anyone with even the slightest interest in improving their health and overall appearance. An excellent, well-crafted, and timely read.


Author Bio:
Stern is also the author of Sex, Lies and Cosmetic Surgery




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Sick of Doctors? The Answer Is Here!

Sick of Doctors? Then Do Something About It!
by Lorene Burkhart

In this groundbreaking book, author Lorene Burkhart challenges each of us to enter the era of empowered patients by letting go of past practices and embracing outcome-based medical services. Being accountable for one's own body and health is a huge step toward improved medical relationships. She rejects the old authoritarian system of "handing it over" to a doctor as one that is no longer appropriate or wise, and that made its exit when the Internet made its entrance. Using a variety of resources as a guide, Burkhart encourages patients to be their own medical advocates with the ultimate reward being their own good health.

Author Biography:

Lorene McCormick Burkhart is a genuine entrepreneur. Her business career spans 40 years and features many notable achievements, which in their time broke traditional business boundaries. From becoming a female executive before the phrase “glass ceiling” was coined to founding her company, Burkhart Network in 2007 at the age of 73, Burkhart is a true trail blazer. She’s just published her fifth book Sick of Doctors? Then Do Something About It! A Prescription for Patient Empowerment, with two more book titles scheduled to be published in 2010. At the age of 75, Lorene McCormick Burkhart continues to challenge the status quo. Ignoring “old age-isms,” she forges ahead with her career of being an author, which originated at age 70 when she decided she probably had 20 good years remaining (so what was she to do?). She writes from the heart focusing on subject-matter areas that are meaningful to her.
Videos for Sick of Doctors? Then Do Something About It!
Learn more at these YouTube sites: Attitude Shift - http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_hMzNqv7zs0
What makes this book different? - http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Mp5Yt3ZWye8
Patient Empowerment - http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=CXJ9gJKoU3k

What Medical Experts Are Saying About Sick of Doctors?

Sick of Doctors? shines bright light on the impactful but often flawed training received by our health professionals and empowers readers to clear away the prejudices — both naïve and pessimistic — that hinder our ability to form effective partnerships in the healing endeavor. ~
Mehmet Oz, MD, FACS New York Presbyterian Hospital/Columbia

… if I could select one sub-group to “assign” (this book) to, it would be the medical students throughout our land. It seems to me that the information contained herein would be extremely helpful to them in understanding the roots of our profession, the powerful forces that act on us now, and what they must do to be the kind of doctors that they want to be. ~ Dr. William Norcross, MD, Director of Physician Assessment and Clinical Education, University of California, San Diego

Sick of Doctors? certainly covers a lot of ground and makes a great deal of complex material readily accessible to large and diverse audiences. ~ Ora H. Pescovitz, MD., Executive Vice President for Medical Affairs


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Health and Fitness for Women Over 50

Title: Looking Good Feeling Great Ladies 50 and Over
Author:Nina Bagnall

Genre: Non Fiction Health and fitness
ISBN:978-1-60693-476-0


Ladies, if you are 50 or over this new book should take pride and place on your book shelf, but it's been published in a size so that you cam keep it in your handbag enabling you to use it as a reference bible. Because that is precisely what it will become.

It’s packed full of suggestions and options making it easier for you to take control of the next chapter of your lives.

We all have to be more self aware because this age group is susceptible to osteoporosis.

The body must have balance. Without that you are unable to respond to day-to-day living.

Our bodies are a miracle, of which we should all be very proud. It’s not young who should be thinking of their hair, figure, and what they eat. These pracitces should be carried on no matter what age we have reached.

Never should looking after your self be an afterthought, as it often comes to be later in life.

Do you feel lethargic? Depressed? Overweight? Bloated? Have low self esteem? Not drinking enough water? Is there an alternative to HRT? Suffer from sleep loss? Want that figure back you thought had gone forever? Do you exercise?

Answer yes to one or all of these issues, and then waste no more time lamenting.
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From Nina Bagnall

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