Thursday, January 15, 2009

Babycare Before Birth or Winter Blues

Babycare Before Birth

Author: Zita West

The prenatal program that gives your baby the best start in life!

Showing how a woman can make a dramatic difference to an unborn baby's health, well-being, and development by making small adjustments to diet and lifestyle. This amazing book explains how to give your baby the best possible start in life.

  • Discusses nutritional basics, long-term health issues, and environmental hazards
  • Pinpoints when a woman can maximize her baby's chance of healthy development
  • Looks at multiple pregnancies and the symptoms and illnesses of pregnancy



    Interesting book: Freezing Effects on Food Quality or Revolution at the Table

    Winter Blues: Everything You Need to Know to Beat Seasonal Affective Disorder

    Author: Norman E Rosenthal

    Dr. Norman E. Rosenthal's indispensable guide for readers who suffer from the "winter blues" is now more useful than ever. This authoritative book presents a wealth of new information on remedies for seasonal affective disorder (SAD), including recent advances in light therapy, research on the effectiveness of antidepressants, and new recipes to counterbalance unhealthy winter food cravings. Dr. Rosenthal distinguishes among various degrees of the disorder, ranging from winter blues to full-blown SAD; provides a self-test that readers can use to evaluate their own seasonal mood changes; and offers helpful advice, coping tips, and resources.



    Table of Contents:
    Pt. ISeasonal syndromes
    1Introduction : discovering SAD3
    2All about SAD18
    3How seasonal are you?51
    4What causes SAD?61
    5SAD in children and adolescents81
    6"Summer SAD" and other seasonal afflictions95
    Pt. IITreatments
    7Light therapy113
    8Beyond light therapy : other ways to help yourself166
    9Psychotherapy and SAD190
    10Antidepressant medications209
    11A step-by-step guide through the revolving year225
    12"How can I help?" : advice for family and friends247
    Pt. IIICelebrating the seasons
    13A brief history of seasonal time255
    14Polar tales260
    15SAD through the ages264
    16Creating with the seasons275
    17Words for all seasons284
    18Winter light : life beyond SAD294
    Afterword : the end of an era, 1979-1999307
    Pt. IVResources
    Where to get further help for seasonal problems311
    Dietary advice, menus, and recipes315
    Further reading341
    App. ADaily mood log347
    App. BCore belief worksheet349

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