Suffering and Illness: Insights for Caregivers

Suffering and Illness: Insights for Caregivers
What is suffering? This question is answered with professional comprehension and compassion by the author who draws upon her clinical experience with real people in distress, coupled with an exhaustive review of the literature of suffering. The book furnishes guidelines for caring for those who suffer, and sensitizes the reader to the lack of attention to or actual denial of suffering in modern health care. It addresses the basic tenet that understanding how patients respond to illnesses that cause suffering is an integral component of curing disease and enhancing the health of patients. Descriptive analysis of suffering, a model of its common characteristics, and suggestions for interventions are the focus of the book. KEY FEATURES Presents a model of suffering by examining the nature of suffering, how it is expressed, and its significance Identifies common characteristics of suffering Sensitizes the clinician to perceive suffering Familiarizes health care professionals with some of the ways in which patients find significance in suffering Analyzes the role of empathy and compassion in caring for suffering patients Identifies circumstances in which patients unnecessarily suffer Describes ways health care practitioners can incorporate the care of suffering patients in their practices Suggests possible interventions
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The Laguna Beach Diet: The Healthy Alternative for Weight Loss, Vitality, and Long Life
There is a profound absence of scientific evidence to support the claims of most of the popular weight-loss programs. Most diets can guarantee that if you eat 1,200 calories or less a day and exercise moderately, you will lose weight. It would also probably be safe to guarantee that you cannot sustain this regimen. Brooks Carder, a scientist with a businessman’s focus on the bottom line, made a firm decision never to go on a calorie-restritive diet again. Yet he was facing health problems and needed to lose weight. Dr. Carder’s salvation began with his love for Italian food and his introduction to the Mediterranean diet–not an actual diet, but a set of dietary principles focusing on whole foods that have been proven to promote health. When he began to lose weight without deprivation or discomfort, his scientific curiosity was piqued and he began to read the scientific literature on obesity, weight loss, and diets to understand what was happening. “The Laguna Beach Diet” is the culmination of these findings. This book presents an eating and exercise plan for sustained weight loss, along with the science that backs it up. It conforms to the principles of the Mediterranean diet, yet is also adapted to the cusines of Asia and Mexico, representing the ethnic diversity of Southern California, where the Laguna Beach diet originates. Unlike most diets, it is not necessary to buy special meals, weight portions, count calories, or anything of the sort. Followers of the plan must simply keep the principles in mind and make the best choices he or she can, according to the ingredients on hand. Recipes for simple, delicious meals are included with tips on how to stay with this eating style when dining out or ordering in. When you understand the dynamics of diets and weight loss–and the futility of iron willpower and the importance of working with the body not against it–the solution for losing wight and keeping it off is really surprisingly simple. Let “The Laguna beach Diet” show you the facts, the good food, and the fun of lsoing weight, and staying healthy.
Customer Review: Aha Moment
I have been on many diets over my life. I have always ended up gaining it back and more. Last year I had cancer and was lucky enough to catch it early and have a great surgeon who wanted to help heal me and suggested Weight Watchers. I joined and I am now one year later 25 lbs lighter and cancer free. But I am having a hard time losing anymore weight..I go up a lb down an ounce…my body has put me into a starvation set point. I have been doing the points system with WW which basically controls your calorie intake in a different format based on how much you weigh. It worked at first and then my body got hip to it and shut down to a very slow crawl. When reading Brook’s book I saw in his program something that I could definitely live with for a lifetime. Something that I could continue to lose and attend WW meetings… which I feel is very important for me to have that accountability in a positive setting. I am very excited and will be keeping the control chart that he describes in the book. For those of you looking for a way not a diet…this may be for you. For those of you who like their olive oil, pasta and wine…this is definitely for you…
The Duke Diet: The World-Renowned Program for Healthy and Lasting Weight Loss by Howard J. Eisenson, 
I’ll Take Care of You: A Practical Guide for Family Caregivers
Using real-life examples, inventories, and self-quizzes, this guide discusses what it means to be a caregiver, with advice on how to deal with special situations such as mental disorders and long-distance care; how to seek outside help; and how to cope with uncomfortable thoughts and feelings, burnout, and the recipient’s eventual death.
Customer Review: Caregiving 101 - A Useful Guide
This book is an excellent resource guide for the non-professional caregiver…whether it’s for an elderly parent, a spouse or child, this book is a simple hands-on reference. A must read for anyone new to caregiving.
Customer Review: The “Unspeakable” made “Speakable”
I’ll Take Care of you is an excellent book that offers insight and information on the challenges of caregiving. Some day we will all be faced with either being a caregiver or one who receives the care. In this book we are given permission to feel the emotions and know that we are not alone in what we feel and what we are experienceing. I have purchased this book for a friend and am recommending it to all those I know who are currently giving care. It is comforting to know that there is a resource available that offers support, understanding and real concrete suggestions. Thank you Carole Rothman and Joseph Ilardo for making such a sensitive issue “speakable.”
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Kidney Bean Strict Diet Tile Napkin Holder is measuring 6w x 6h x 4d. Made from high quality solid maple wood with satin finish and two 4.25 commercial grade mirror gloss ceramic tiles. Holds napkins, mail, letters or files. In addition, customized engraving, on the face of the item, is available on request.































