A brilliant and brave investigation by Michael Pollan, author of five New York Times best sellers, into the medical and scientific revolution taking place around psychedelic drugs-and the spellbinding story of his own life-changing...
Medicine, health and fitness
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Author:Pollan, MichaelSummary: - Author:Meyer, KathleenSummary:
World changes come fast and furious, and in the backcountry it is no different. The practice of "packing-it-out"-adopted to protect high-use areas and fragile ecosystems-is here to stay. We are now often urged or even required to haul...
- Author:Greger, MichaelSummary:
A vital, timely text on the viruses that cause pandemics and how to face them, by the New York Times bestselling author of How Not to Die.
From tuberculosis to bird flu and HIV to coronavirus, these infectious diseases share a...
- Author:France, DavidSummary:
The definitive history of the successful battle to halt the AIDS epidemic--from the creator of, and inspired by, the seminal documentary How to Survive a Plague. A riveting, powerful telling of the story of the grassroots movement of...
- Author:Brawley, Otis Webb, MD.Summary:
A startling and important exposé on the state of medicine, research, and healthcare today by the Chief Medical and Scientific Officer of the American Cancer Society. How We Do Harm exposes the underbelly of healthcare today—the...
- Author:Gibby, Cheryl, Meinke, Billy, Revilla, Marie Kainoa Fialkowski, Titchenal, Alan, Calabrese, AllisonSummary:
This open textbook was developed as an introductory nutrition resource to reflect the diverse dietary patterns of people in Hawai'i and the greater Pacific. It serves as an introduction to nutrition for undergraduate students and is the...
- Author:University of Hawaii at Manoa, Food Science and Human Nutrition ProgramSummary:
This open access textbook was developed as an introductory nutrition resource to reflect the diverse dietary patterns of people in Hawai'i and the greater Pacific. Using the 'ōlelo no'eau, or Hawaiian proverb, stated above, we believe...
- Author:Chow, Cheryl, Chow, JamesSummary:
Hypoglycemia simply means “low blood-sugar,” but without concrete symptoms it’s very hard to diagnose. It is nevertheless a condition that should be watched over carefully. People react differently to low blood sugar as well as to the...
- Author:Kurchak, SarahSummary:
Sarah Kurchak is autistic. She hasn't let that get in the way of pursuing her dream to become a writer, or to find love, but she has let it get in the way of being in the same room with someone chewing food loudly, and of cleaning her...
- Author:Frankel, MilesSummary:
In 1969, Miles Frankel, a young British doctor, was recruited by the International Grenfell Association to provide medical services to communities in northern Newfoundland and coastal Labrador. From St. Anthony he travelled—by boat,...
- Author:Dean, Carolyn, Wheeler, L. ChristineSummary:
Do you suffer from irritable bowel syndrome (IBS)? You're not alone; it is estimated that about 35 million Americans experience the symptoms of IBS. IBS Cookbook For Dummies provides those affected by IBS with easy-to-follow, easy-to-...
- Author:Dean, Carolyn, Wheeler, L. ChristineSummary:
Are you or a loved one suffering from IBS? This plain-English, reassuring guide explains all aspects of this frustrating condition and helps you find the right doctor and treatment plan. You get up-to-date information on the latest...
- Author:Therrien, FannieSummary:
J'ai tout pour être heureuse et, pourtant, j'ai perdu l'envie de sourire. Depuis que mes parents m'ont annoncé qu'on déménagerait l'été prochain, mon quotidien s'est assombri. Un immense vide s'est installé en moi, insidieusement. Jouer...
- Author:Miller, Barbara HelenSummary:
The Sámi—indigenous people of northernmost Europe—have relied on traditional healing methods over generations. This pioneering volume documents, in accessible language, local healing traditions and demonstrates the effectiveness of...
- Author:Douglas, StephenSummary:
In Africa, every minute of every day, five people die of AIDS and nine more are newly infected. In 2003, a group of like-minded, energetic people got together to actively motivate and inspire their community to help ease the pain of HIV...
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Surgical residents receive no formal training on reading imaging studies. Imaging For Surgical Disease was written to be a tool they can carry with them to help identify common surgical disease. Authored by surgeons instead of...
- Author:Dettmer, PhilippSummary:
A deep dive into the immune system that will forever change how you think about your body, from the creator of the popular science YouTube channel Kurzgesagt-In a Nutshell "Through wonderful analogies and a genius for clarifying...
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In Impact, 21 women writers consider the ramifications of concussion on their personal and professional lives. The anthology bears witness to the painstaking work that goes into redefining identity and regaining creative practice after...
- Author:Pollan, MichaelSummary:
"Eat food. Not too much. Mostly plants." These simple words go to the heart of Michael Pollan"s In defense of food, the well-considered answers he provides to the questions posed in the bestselling The omnivore's...
- Author:Mate, GaborSummary:
Dr. Mate, who for twelve years practiced medicine in Vancouvers notorious Downtown Eastside North Americas most concentrated area of drug use, begins by telling the stories of his patients, who, in their destitution and uniformly tragic...
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