Download or read book Exercise Prescription for Medical Conditions written by Catherine Goodman and published by F.A. Davis. This book was released on 2010-10-05 with total page 170 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: What is the best exercise for a client with...cancer... diabetes... heart disease... or a hip replacement along with hypertension? Catherine Goodman, PT, MBA, and Kevin Helgeson, PT, DHSc, built on physical therapists’ extensive knowledge of pathology, physiology, and exercise to develop this evidence-based guide to enhancing their role in prevention and wellness, even for the medically compromised patient.
Download or read book Prescription for Herbal Healing 2nd Edition written by Phyllis A. Balch CNC and published by Penguin. This book was released on 2012-04-03 with total page 657 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The definitive source for choosing the optimal herbal therapy- thoroughly revised and updated. Millions of Americans are turning to herbal therapies to heal what ails them-either as an alternative or as a supplement to traditional medicine. From the most trusted name in natural healing, Phyllis A. Balch's new edition of Prescription for Herbal Healing provides the most current research and comprehensive facts in an easy-to-read A- to-Z format, including: Information on more than 200 herbs and herbal combination formulas, ranging from well-known herbs, such as ginseng and St. John's Wort, to less familiar remedies, such as khella and prickly ash Chinese and ayurvedic herbal combinations Discussion of more than 150 common disorders from acne to yeast infection, and suggested herbal treatment therapies
Download or read book Prescription for Natural Cures Third Edition written by James F. Balch and published by Turner Publishing Company. This book was released on 2016-02-23 with total page 1373 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Hundreds of thousands of readers have relied on Prescription for Natural Cures as the source for accurate, easy-to-understand information on natural treatments and remedies for a host of common ailments. The new edition of this invaluable guide has been thoroughly updated to reflect the very latest research and recommendations. This revised edition prescribes remedies for almost 200 conditions, including new entries such gluten sensitivity and MRSA. You'll find easy-to-understand discussions of the symptoms and root causes of each health problem along with a proven, natural, customized prescription that may include supplements, herbal medicine, homeopathy, aromatherapy, Chinese medicine, hydrotherapy, bodywork, natural hormones, and other natural cures in addition to nutritional advice. This revised edition features: * Comprehensive reference contains natural remedies for almost 200 common health ailments organized by problem from A to Z * Scores of new supplements and many new conditions * Up-to-date information reflecting the latest natural health research and treatment recommendations * Clear, authoritative guidance on dietary changes, healing foods, nutritional supplements, and recommended tests Down-to-earth descriptions of each health problem and natural remedy If you and your family want to get better naturally, Prescription for Natural Cures is an essential health resource you can't afford to be without.
Download or read book Prescription Drugs Alternative Uses Alternative Cures written by Kevin R. Loughlin and published by Simon and Schuster. This book was released on 2007-07-31 with total page 1715 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This first-of-its-kind drug reference gives consumers an easy way to research the prescription drug options that might best suit their unique needs.
Download or read book Exercise Prescription for the High risk Cardiac Patient written by Ray White Squires and published by Human Kinetics. This book was released on 1998 with total page 224 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Exercise Prescription for the High-Risk Cardiac Patient is the first book to provide comprehensive coverage of exercise prescription for chronic heart failure and myocardial ischemia. Dr. Ray W. Squires, director of the Cardiovascular Health Clinic at the Mayo Clinic, reviews the disease processes, basic treatment, exercise physiology, and outpatient exercise rehabilitation of patients with chronic left ventricular dysfunction, myocardial ischemia, or both. Specific case examples are included to illustrate the practical aspects of assessment and formulation of rehabilitation plans. Exercise training provides critical benefits for most cardiac patients. Exercise Prescription for the High-Risk Cardiac Patient offers in-depth information to help high-risk patients see improvement in areas such as aerobic exercise capacity, symptoms, and morbidity and mortality. Exercise Prescription for the High-Risk Cardiac Patient is organized into five chapters: defining the high-risk patient, pathophysiology and treatment options, responses to acute exercise and exercise testing, benefits of exercise training, and suggestions for exercise programming. Complete with dozens of helpful figures and tables, this book is specifically designed for cardiac rehabilitation specialists--MDs, nurses, physical therapists, and exercise physiologists.
Download or read book The PDR Pocket Guide to Prescription Drugs written by Pocket Books and published by Simon and Schuster. This book was released on 2003 with total page 1714 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This completely revised edition of the renowned guide presents everything readers need to know about prescription drugs based on the FDA-approved information published in the "Physicians Desk Reference." Original.
Download or read book EBOOK The Prescription Drug Guide for Nurses written by Sue Jordan and published by McGraw-Hill Education (UK). This book was released on 2008-04-16 with total page 192 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: "This book was written by a senior lecturer in health science with a great deal of input from nurses. It highlights the burden of treatment and is a resource for non-medical prescribers in identifying adverse drug reactions and for recognising definitions and classifications. ... The sections on ‘potential problems’ and ‘suggestions for prevention and management’ were particularly enlightening. The book provides ideas for better patient consultations through discussions about medications and their effects." Nursing Standard "This likeable little book is a definite contributionto the field and should find a home in every ward,unit and hospital library shelf." International Emergency Nursing "This book is exceedingly timely. I am certain it will be invaluable to both undergraduate and post graduate student nurses, and, also act as a continuing reference source. Thoroughly recommended." Molly Courtenay, Reading University, UK "Sue Jordan has combined her deep understanding of her own discipline with her long experience of teaching nurses, to produce just the right type and level of information that nurses need, in a format that they will find relevant to their practice and easy to use. This book will be an essential reference resource for every ward bookshelf." Professor Dame June Clark, Swansea University, UK This popular Nursing Standard prescription drug series is now available for the first time in book format! Organised by drug type and presented in an easy-to-use reference format, this book outlines the implications for practice of 20 drug groups: ACE inhibitors Antibacterial drugs Anti-coagulants Antidepressants Anti-emetics Anti-epileptic drugs Antipsychotics Beta blockers Bronchodilators Controlling gastric acidity Corticosteroids Cytotoxic drugs Diuretics Insulin Laxatives NSAIDs Opioids Oral anti-diabetic drugs Thyroid and anti-thyroid drugs Vasodilators (calcium channel blockers and nitrates) Each drug group is presented in handy quick check format, and covers: Drug actions Indications Administration Adverse effects Practice suggestions Cautions/contra-indications Interactions
Download or read book Understanding Prescription Drugs For Canadians For Dummies written by Ian Blumer and published by John Wiley & Sons. This book was released on 2009-08-26 with total page 511 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The ultimate Canadian guide to prescription medication Over half of all Canadians take at least one prescription drug, but most of us know very little about the medication we're taking, including why we've been prescribed anything in the first place. Understanding Prescription Drugs Canadians For Dummies will answer many of the questions Canadians have about prescription drugs, but were afraid ask our doctors and pharmacists. Topics covered include: * What a prescription drug is * Common concerns * Side effects * Ailments and drugs used to treat them * Prescribing practices Understanding Prescription Drugs For Canadians For Dummies will go beyond the encyclopedic and often overwhelming information offered in massive pill books on the Web. It will empower readers, providing them with the knowledge they need as responsible consumers.
Download or read book ACSM s Resource Manual for Guidelines for Exercise Testing and Prescription written by David P. Swain and published by Lippincott Williams & Wilkins. This book was released on 2012-12-26 with total page 883 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: ACSM's Resource Manual for Guidelines for Exercise Testing and Prescription was created as a complement to ACSM's Guidelines for Exercise Testing and Prescription and elaborates on all major aspects of preventative rehabilitation and fitness programs and the major position stands of the ACSM. The 7th edition provides information necessary to address the knowledge, skills, and abilities set forth in the new edition of Guidelines, and explains the science behind the exercise testing and prescription. ACSM's Resource Manual is a comprehensive resource for those working in the fitness and clinical exercise fields, as well as those in academic training.
Download or read book ACSM s Exercise Testing and Prescription written by American College of Sports Medicine and published by Lippincott Williams & Wilkins. This book was released on 2017-12-26 with total page 725 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: ACSM’SExercise Testing and Prescription adapts and expands upon the assessment and exercise prescription-related content from ACSM’s Resource Manual for Guidelines for Exercise Testing and Prescription, 7th Edition, to create a true classroom resource. Fully aligned with the latest edition of ACSM’s flagship title, ACSM’s Guidelines for Exercise Testing and Prescription, this practical resource walks students through the process of selecting and administering fitness assessments, using Guidelines to interpret results, and drafting an exercise prescription that is in line with Guidelines parameters. Designed for today’s learners, the text is written in a clear, concise style, and enriched by visuals that promote student engagement. As an American College of Sports Medicine publication, the book offers the unsurpassed quality and excellence that has become synonymous with titles by the leading exercise science organization in the world.
Download or read book Exercise Prescription The Physiological Foundations written by Kate Woolf-May and published by Elsevier Health Sciences. This book was released on 2007-09-08 with total page 280 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Using research-based evidence, this text provides current rationale for the types, intensity, and duration of physical activity that may be prescribed to populations with commonly occurring chronic ailments. The relationship between the etiology of these conditions and the physiological effects of physical exercise for these groups of patients is explained. This text is ideal for students on courses encompassing health-related exercise and exercise prescription such as sports science, physical therapy and occupational therapy, as well as exercise professionals who may deal with rehabilitation of special populations. The book is also an ideal reference for fitness instructors, sports trainers, and medical professionals. In depth investigation into the growing areas of exercise prescription in relation to commonly encountered medical conditions. The book follows a consistent structure throughout, aiding the reader's comprehension and allowing ease of reference. Contraindications are provided, as well as guidelines for effective physical activity prescriptions. The author avoids giving specific prescriptions allowing the professional to judge from the evidence at hand what is best for each individual patient. Encourages real world application of ideas presented. A detailed glossary defines and explains terminology vital and unique to this field of study.
Download or read book Prescription for the Boards written by Kate C. Feibusch and published by Lippincott Williams & Wilkins. This book was released on 2002 with total page 554 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: A new edition targeted especially for third year medical students after completing clinical rotations and before taking the USMLE Step 2. This popular review book includes recent changes in the exam, a general updating of the content, and more illustrations. Chapters contain high-yield review of material commonly tested on Step 2, organized by body system. The different disorders described in the text are presented in an icon and template system that consists of signs and symptoms; labs; diagnosis; and, treatment and prevention. Last chapter provides an ultra high-yield summary of the material in each chapter.
Download or read book Exercise Prescription for Special Populations written by Brian C. Leutholtz and published by Jones & Bartlett Publishers. This book was released on 2020-02-21 with total page 192 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: "Practitioners should always develop exercise prescription with consideration for an individual's health history, but this is especially true for individuals with a history of chronic disease. Exercise Prescription for Special Populations delves into how practitioners should prescribe exercise for those with conditions such as heart disease, diabetes, and hypertension, as well as for those who are pregnant, wheelchair-dependent, or adolescents. Exercise Prescription for Special Populations utilizes a hybrid approach, combining elements of a traditional textbook and a "field guide" reference, with summative tables at the end of each chapter fulfilling the latter function. This reference aspect makes this text an ideal fit not just for upper-level undergraduate and graduate-level Exercise Science students, but also for exercise physiologists and personal fitness trainers working in fitness centers, hospitals, and in-/out-patient cardiac rehabilitation programs"--Provided by publisher.
Download or read book Paramedic Pocketbook of Prescription Medications written by Rose Matheson and published by John Wiley & Sons. This book was released on 2024-06-18 with total page 244 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Reference pocketbook containing common medications prescribed to patients to facilitate identification and revealing potential interactions, overdose symptoms, and common call outs Easy to navigate and truly pocket-sized, the Paramedic Pocketbook of Prescription Medications covers common medications and their possible presentations, highlights risk of causing harm, and goes over mechanism of action, use, and potential risks for each. Key features: Concise presentation of a wide range of medications, accessible even to those with a limited pharmacological background Brief overview of drug legislation and paramedic practice Includes special circumstances in paediatrics, the elderly, and individuals experiencing kidney injury and disease, hepatic failure, pregnancy and breastfeeding, and palliative care Highlights which conditions or medications have different prevalence or effects in different ethnic groups Paramedic Pocketbook of Prescription Medications is an essential guide for emergency services personnel and first responders to carry with them for easy reference and peace of mind.
Download or read book The PDR Pocket Guide to Prescription Drugs 8th Edition EAN written by Thompson PDR and published by Simon and Schuster. This book was released on 2007-12-26 with total page 1756 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This completely revised edition of the renowned guide doctors depend on features all-new, important sections about side effects, drug and food interactions, and much more. Includes A-Z listings of more than 1,000 brand-name and generic drugs. Original.
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Download or read book The Dentist s Drug and Prescription Guide written by Mea A. Weinberg and published by John Wiley & Sons. This book was released on 2020-02-04 with total page 312 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The updated and authoritative reference to medications used in dental practice The revised and updated second edition of The Dentist's Drug and Prescription Guide offers a practical and quick reference to medications commonly prescribed in dental practice. With contributions from experts on the topic, this comprehensive book takes an accessible question-and-answer format, providing answers to common questions dentists ask about drugs. The most updated information on drugs is presented throughout, including the current antibiotic prophylaxis guidelines and newer osteoporosis drugs. A new section describes how to manage patients on medications, and includes new chapters on the important topics of opioid prescribing and abuse and pain management. Alternative effective medications for opioids are discussed in detail. Putting all the prescription and drug information needed in daily dental practice at your fingertips, The Dentist's Drug and Prescription Guide is an essential reference for practicing dental clinicians and dental hygienists. This important book: Offers a comprehensive and accessible guide to essential information about medications used in dental practice Presents detailed information about drugs in an easy-to-use question-and-answer format Provides answers to commonly asked questions about drugs Refers to current, evidence-based pharmacology information, tailored for the dental clinician Features information on opioid prescribing and abuse and pain management Written for both general and specialist dentists and dental hygienists, the revised second edition of The Dentist's Drug and Prescription Guide is a must-have reference for the most current information available on medications used in the dental profession.
