The Bowel Book: A Self-Help Guide for Sufferers
Author: Michael Levitt
It seems nowadays that we are happy to discuss almost every aspect of our health and reveal to doctors, pyschologists, phone-in hosts and their audiences--in fact almost anyone who will listen--our most personal and intimate problems. There remains one last taboo--one last subject for which people will suffer in silence: problems relating to their bowels. This relutance is seen by many within the medical profession as being a significant cause of the increase in bowel cancer within the developing world. The Bowel Book is a frank, entertaining, and accessible book offering advice on these on these and related problems, from the view of a medical specialist with many years of experience dealing with these problems. The book provides advice on every type of problem such as haemorroids, irritable bowel syndrome, constipation, and colitis. Most importantly, it highlights the early warning signals of such life threatening illnesses such as bowel cancer. Along the way it discusses and assesses alternative treatments such as colonic irrigation, and controversially contests some of the widely held views on the benefits of high-fiber diets.
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Reviewer: Willem J.S. de Villiers, MD, PhD (University of Kentucky College of Medicine)
Description: This authors provide practical advice for a number of common GI conditions that many people suffer from but find difficult to discuss or seek treatment for. They also provide information on warning signs and symptoms that should require early medical evaluation.
Purpose: The book is directed at the lay public and attempts to provide information regarding common GI conditions in a light-hearted, yet factually correct manner. It is well-written and fulfills the objective of informing the lay public of GI problems that cause them significant distress yet are considered socially taboo to discuss.
Audience: While targeted at the lay public, this book will provide much useful information for students, residents, and other practitioners to share with their patients. Dr. Levitt is a well-regarded authority in the GI community and has contributed chapters on common GI symptoms in authoritative GI textbooks.
Features: The book covers several common GI symptoms including incontinence and constipation, rectal bleeding and pain, and irritable bowel syndrome and diverticular disease, as well as more serious conditions such as inflammatory bowel disease and colorectal cancer. It does this in a light-hearted, easily-digestible fashion without trivializing the importance of the symptoms. His humorous tone is refreshing, such as the seven effective steps to achieving highly effective bowel habits. The recapitulation of key points at the end of each chapter enhances its impact. The book does not offer much information on nutrition and alternative therapies, and unfortunately, it is not visually appealing.
Assessment: This short, personal treatise on common GI symptoms for the lay public is informative, factual, thorough, and easy to ready. It is a welcome addition to the literature and will find a place in gastroenterologists' waiting rooms, hospital patient libraries, and health sections in book stores.
Rating
3 Stars from Doody
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Coping with an Anxious or Depressed Child: A Guide for Parents and Carers
Author: Sam Cartwright Hatton
Does your child suffer from anxiety or depression? Are you at a loss as to what to do about it? This navigational tool, written by eminent clinical psychologist Sam Cartwright-Hatton, will tell you how to give your child the best chance of recovery, as well as offer insight into the often complicated systems of mental healthcare.
Table of Contents:
Series Foreword ixIs this book for you? 1
Who is this book for? 1
What are anxiety and depression? 1
What this book covers 5
Section 1
Are anxiety and depression common in childhood, and will they grow out of it? 11
How common are anxiety and depression in childhood? 11
Will they grow out of it? 12
Are anxiety and depression harmful for my child? 12
What is the outlook for my child? 13
What causes anxiety and depression in children and adolescents? 17
Genetics and personality 17
Learning 19
Whose fault is it that my child is like this? 22
Psychological treatments for anxious and depressed children 25
Information on different professionals you may come across 25
How to get help 28
What sort of treatment will my child be offered? 32
Medications for anxious and depressed children 39
Drugs just for anxiety 40
Drugs that work for both depression and anxiety 41
What are the circumstances in which doctors can prescribe medication for my child? 43
What are the side effects of these medications? 44
What should I do when my child wants to come off medication? 44
Other things to note about medication 45
A note on herbal remedies 45
Section 2
A few basics that can make all the difference 49
Diet 49
Sleep 51
Routines 53
Exercise 54
'Pleasure and Mastery' 55
A stable, safe, predictable(ish) home life 59
The Seven Confident Thoughts 59
Special Time 60
Happy Family Times 62
Communicating well within your family 63
Boosting your child's self-esteem and confidence 69
Play to your child's strengths 70
Push them to try new things 70
Making sure your child gets a confidence boost every week 73
On their best behaviour: getting your kids to do what you want without tears and tantrums 75
Getting more good behaviour 75
Praise 78
Rewards and bribes 80
The magic of star charts 88
On their best behaviour: getting your kids to do what you want without tears and tantrums 95
Getting less bad behaviour and less anxious behaviour 95
Ignoring 96
Dealing with dangerous and destructive behaviours: Time Out 101
Dealing with non-compliances: Consequences 105
Dealing with fears and worries 111
Fears 112
Worries 119
Facing facts 133
Your own state of mind 133
Marital discord 137
What schools and teachers can do to help 139
How to get school on your side 140
Who do I talk to? 140
What do I tell them? 140
What about bullying? 147
Who to talk to if school are unhelpful 148
A final note - how can you help school to help your child? 150
Rounding up 153
Appendix 155
Index 161
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