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A brain scientist’s journey from a debilitating stroke to full recovery becomes an inspiring exploration of human consciousness and its possibilities. On the morning of December 10, 1996 Jill Bolte Taylor, a thirty-seven-year-old Harvard-trained brain scientist experienced a massive stroke when a blood vessel exploded in the left side of her brain. A neuroanatomist by profession, she observed her own mind completely deteriorate to the point that she could not walk, talk, read, write, or recall any of her life, all within the space of four brief hours. As the damaged left side of her brain – the rational, grounded, detail and time-oriented side – swung in and out of function, Taylor alternated between two distinct and opposite realties: the euphoric nirvana of the intuitive and kinesthetic right brain, in which she felt a sense of complete well-being and peace; and the logical, sequential left brain, which recognized Jill was having a stroke, and enabled her to seek help before she was lost completely. In My Stroke of Insight, Taylor shares her unique perspective on the brain and its capacity for recovery, and the sense of omniscient understanding she gained from this unusual and inspiring voyage out of the abyss of a wounded brain. It would take eight years for Taylor to heal completely. Because of her knowledge of how the brain works, her respect for the cells composing her human form, and most of all an amazing mother, Taylor completely repaired her mind and recalibrated her understanding of the world according to the insights gained from her right brain that morning of December 10th. Today Taylor is convinced that the stroke was the best thing that could have happened to her. It has taught her that the feeling of nirvana is never more than a mere thought away. By stepping to the right of our left brains, we can all uncover the feelings of well-being and peace that are so often sidelined by our own brain chatter. A fascinating journey into the mecha more...

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Finally, information about weight loss supplements that isn’t based on hype or hope, but on scientific fact! Written by Harry Preuss, MD, a doctor and university-based researcher, and Bill Gottlieb, former editor-in-chief of Rodale Books, this is the first and only reliable guide to the nutritional supplements and herbs that can safely and effectively help you lose weight and keep it off. more...

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MAXIMIZE YOUR ACLS SCORE!. Pearls of Wisdom ACLS Review, 3e is your most effective weapon in preparing for the American Heart Association's Advanced Cardiac Life Support exam. This rapid, effective review ensures your best possible performance on the American Heart Asssociation's ACLS exam, in the shortest possible study time. There is no easier or faster way to guarantee that you perform your best on the exam!: 1200+ rapid-fire questions cover all topics on the ACLS exam; Powered with performance-improving pearls and other potent learning aids; Updated to reflect the 2005 AMA guidelines; NEW chapter on child and infant CPR and ventilation more...

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When it comes to pinpointing the stuff you really need to know, nobody does it better than CliffsNotes. This fast, effective tutorial helps you master core physiological concepts - from cells, tissues, and muscles to the immune system, the respiratory system, and the cardiovascular system - and get the best possible grade. more...

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In their groundbreaking book, Fertility Foods, Dr. Jeremy Groll and Lorie Groll will provide infertile couples with well-substantiated hope that they can one day conceive. By prescribing a prescriptive program based on an insulin reducing diet, aerobic exercise, and emotional support this book will bring couples closer to that dream. Dr. Groll's specialized research has demonstrated a powerful link between a body's insulin resistance and fertility problems. High insulin levels, caused by resistance to insulin, stimulate the ovaries and adrenal glands, over-producing several hormones including testosterone. These hormonal changes hinder normal ovulation by either limiting the maturation process of the released egg or preventing ovulation all together. Insulin levels can also impact a new pregnancy's ability to attach to the uterus, leading to implantation failure and miscarriage. In fact, Dr. Groll's research indicates that women with insulin resistance problems are 4 to 5 times as likely than women with resistance to insulin to suffer miscarriages-meaning they have a 50% chance of miscarriage. By prescribing a diet that improves insulin resistance and helps to maintain positive insulin levels, couples can more than double rates of spontaneous ovulation and significantly increase the uterine environment to aid successful implementation. Dr. Groll also introduces new research related to the crucial role of weight management for women hoping to become pregnant and addresses the strategies needed to hit the target weight that will improve the chances for successful conception and delivery. Dr. Groll includes information on the foods that help to increase sperm count and the nutritional deficiencies that may negatively impact sperm count. His program can be used as an alternative to other fertility treatments or as an adjunct to fertility treatments in an effort to increase their effectiveness. The core of Dr. Groll's program is diet. He has created a more...

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