Selected Health Titles, May — November, 2006

-- Publishers Weekly, 6/26/2006

ATRIA

According to the subtitle of Superfoods for Babies and Children (June, $22.95) by British TV personality Annabel Karmel, this follow-up to Favorite Family Meals provides more than “130 recipes to promote growth, increase energy and boost brainpower in healthy, happy kids from four months to eight years.” Half the Mother, Twice the Love: Take Charge and Become Fit and Fabulous—Even If You Are Overweight and Have Diabetes Like I Did (Oct., $15 paper) by Mother Love and Tonya Bolden tells the story of how Mother Love, spokesperson for the American Diabetes Association’s African-American Initiative, embraced a healthier lifestyle. Joyce Whiteley Hawkes, a biophysicist and practitioner of traditional Eastern healing methods, shows readers how to repair and renew their bodies in Cell-Level Healing: The Bridge from Soul to Cell (Oct., $22.95).

AVERY

What Your Doctor Hasn’t Told You and the Health Store Clerk Doesn’t Know: The Truth About Alternative Treatments and What Works (June, $19.95 paper) by researcher and clinician Edward L. Schneider, M.D., and Leigh Ann Hirschman lays out the latest scientific research and clinical studies on a host of alternative treatments.

BALLANTINE

Robert Fried and Lynn Edlen-Nezin target the millions of Americans suffering from sexual dysfunction in Great Food, Great Sex: The Three Food Factors for Sexual Fitness (June, $24.95). Stanley Mirsky, M.D., and Joan Rattner Heilman’s The Diabetes Survival Guide: Understanding the Facts about Diagnosis, Treatment and Prevention (Nov., $14.95 trade paper; $7.99 simultaneous mass market) updates an earlier edition just in time for National Diabetes Month. Nicholas Perricone, of weight-loss and wrinkle fame, tackles inner health in Dr. Perricone’s 7 Secrets to Beauty, Health & Longevity: Stay Young and Healthy from the Inside Out Through the Miracle of Cellular Rejuvenation (Jan., $25.95).

BANTAM

The Wisdom of Yoga: A Seeker’s Guide to Extraordinary Living (July, $25) by Stephen Cope shows readers how yoga can transform their lives. Mindless Eating: Why We Eat More Than We Think (Oct., $25) by Brian Wansink offers a new way of thinking about the myriad food decisions we make every day. Newly revised and updated, the two blockbuster titles by Christiane Northrup, M.D.—Women’s Bodies, Women’s Wisdom: Creating Physical and Emotional Health and Healing and The Wisdom of Menopause: Creating Physical and Emotional Health During the Change—are coming in November ($20 each, paper)

BARRON’S

Dictionary of Medical Terms (Oct., $12.99 paper) by Mikel A. Rothenberg, M.D., and Charles E. Chapman explains thousands of medical, physiological and health-related terms.

BOOKHAVEN PRESS

Newly updated, the fourth edition of Dennis Damp’s Health Care Job Explosion, (June, $19.95 paper) asserts that 13 of the 20 fastest growing occupations are concentrated in health services, and proceeds to list them along with descriptions, interviews and resources.

BROADWAY

The Bipolar Child: The Definitive and Reassuring Guide to Childhood’s Most Misunderstood Disorder (Aug., $27.95) by Demitri Papolos, M.D., and Janice Papolos is the third edition of this successful title that has been updated to include information on new drug therapies, changes in educational law and advances in the field of molecular genetics. Natural Causes: Death, Lies and Politics in America’s Herbal Supplement Industry (Dec., $23.95) by Dan Hurley tells the story of people whose lives have been inalterably ruined by supplements, from St. John’s Wort and bitter orange to L-tryptophan.

From Morgan Road Books: The Female Brain (Aug., $24.95) by Louann Brizendine, M.D., explains new brain research that reveals women’s unique brain-body behavior including why women communicate more than men. With heart disease the number one killer of women, Pamela Serure’s Take It to Heart: The Real Deal on Women and Heart Disease (Sept., $19.95) is a personal call to women to take stock of their heart health by a woman who nearly died of her undiagnosed condition.

CHRONICLE

Secrets of Longevity: Hundreds of Ways to Live to Be 100 (June, $14.95 paper) by Maoshing Ni, a Tai Chi master and doctor to Hollywood stars, profiles both simple and unusual ways to live longer.

COLLINS

Stop Being Your Symptoms and Start Being Yourself: The 6-Week Mind-Body Program to Ease Your Chronic Symptoms (May, $24.95) by Arthur J. Barsky, M.D., and Emily Deans, M.D., offers a compassionate and optimistic mind-body program for dealing with persistent, everyday health problems. The InVision Guide to Healthy Sexuality by Alexander Tsiaras (May, $19.95 paper) portrays male and female sexual anatomy and function using full-color visual technology that can see into body tissue in multiple dimensions and at several points in time. The two newest titles in the holistic Living Well series are Living Well with Back Pain: What Your Doctor Doesn’t Tell You…That You Need to Know (July, $14.95 paper) by Robert Winter, M.D., and Marilyn Bach and Living Well with Depression and Bipolar Disorder: What Your Doctor Doesn’t Tell You…That You Need to Know (Nov., $14.95 paper) by John McManamy. Cycle Savvy: The Smart Teen’s Guide to the Mysteries of Her Body (Sept., $14.95 paper) by Toni Weschler informs girls ages 14 to 18 about the vagaries of monthly menstrual cycles. With recipes to guide the way, Lunch Lessons: Changing the Way We Feed Our Children (Sept., $22.95) by Ann Cooper and Lisa Holmes counsels parents on how to make sure their kids are eating well. The Myth Makeover: The Real Story Behind Cosmetic Surgery—and What You Need to Know to Be Safe (Oct., $24.95) by Bethanne Snodgrass, M.D., provides information and tools to help readers learn about cosmetic medical care realities. The Rapid Recovery Handbook: Your Complete Guide to Faster Healing After Surgery (Sept., $15.95 paper original) by Elizabeth G. Motyka, M.D., Thomas M. Motyka and Mark Nathaniel Mead addresses surgical patients who want to know about proper nutrition, botanical supplements and mind-body techniques such as meditation. When Less Is More: The Complete Guide for Women Considering Breast Reduction Surgery (Sept., $14.95 paper) by Bethanne Snodgrass, M.D., talks about what to expect before, during and after breast reduction surgery, which 100,000 women underwent in 2002. Taking Charge of Your Fertility, 10th Anniversary Edition (Sept., $23.95 paper) by Toni Weschler bills itself as the definitive guide to natural birth control, pregnancy achievement and reproductive health. Collins Alternative Health Guide (Oct., $24.95 paper) by Steven Bratman provides comprehensive information on alternative medicine including herbs, supplements and drug interactions. The Thyroid Hormone Breakthrough: Preventing and Treating Thyroid-Triggered Hormonal Problems at Every Age (Nov., $14.95 paper) by Mary J. Shomon deals with the often undiagnosed connection between the thyroid and hormones.

CROWN

Ageless (Oct., $25) by Suzanne Somers is as much a call to arms as it is a specific plan for women to reverse the aging process and live vibrant, illness-free lives without reliance on chemicals and drugs.

DA CAPO PRESS

From Da Capo Lifelong Books:

Nordie’s at Noon: The Personal Stories of Four Women “Too Young” for Breast Cancer (Oct., $20) by Patti Balwanz, Kim Carlos, Jennifer Johnson and Jana Peters gives first-hand accounts from young women with breast cancer, three of whom survived. Bipolar Kids: Helping Your Child Find the Equator When the North and South Poles Rule (Dec., $26) by Rosalie Greenberg, M.D., helps distinguish bipolar from other conditions, identifies and explains individual mood patterns and examines treatment options. Staying Sane When Going Through Menopause (Dec., $12.95 paper original) by Pam Brodowsky and Evelyn Fazio offers true stories and practical advice for weathering hot flashes, avoiding weight gain and staying sexy.

DELACORTE

Pregnancy Blues: What Every Woman Needs to Know About Depression During Pregnancy (Sept., $14.95 paper) by Shaila Kularni Misri, M.D., address a little-addressed condition that the author, a reproductive psychiatrist, says occurs in 12% of pregnancies

DUTTON

The Hundred-Year Lie: How Food and Medicine Are Destroying Your Health (June, $24.95) by Randall Fitzgerald delves into the chemical, pharmaceutical and food industries to expose the ways in which chemicals are ruining our health. The Path of the Dreamhealer: My Journey Through the Miraculous World of Energy Healing (July, $23.95) by Adam makes connections between science, spirituality, the Big Bang, biophotons, consciousness and reincarnation along with people’s health and their ability to heal. A bedroom makeover is just one of the suggestions sleep expert Michael Breus gives in Good Night: The Sleep Doctor’s 4-Week Program to Better Sleep and Better Health (Sept., $24.95), which offers many other suggestions of things people can do to improve their ability to sleep.

GOTHAM

Touched by Suicide: Hope and Healing After Loss (Aug., $15 paper) by Michael F. Myers, M.D., and Carla Fine offers practical suggestions and specific plans for how to deal with suicidal thinking and attempts, death by suicide and healing after the suicide of a loved one.

GUILFORD

Feeling Good About the Way You Look: A Program for Overcoming Body Image Problems (July, $14.95 paper) by Sabine Wilhelm brings the techniques of cognitive behavioral therapy to people suffering from body dysmorphic disorder, or body image problems, a severe form of dissatisfaction with one’s looks. The Complete Family Guide to Schizophrenia (Aug., $17.95 paper) by Kim T. Mueser and Susan Gingerich teaches family members how different treatment strategies including cognitive behavioral therapy can help loved ones cope with their illness and enjoy life.

HARMONY

The Naked Brain: How the Emerging Neurosociety Is Changing How We Live, Work, and Love (Sept., $23) by Richard Restak, M.D., discusses the latest research on the workings of the human brain and how marketers and others hope to put this research to work.

HOUGHTON MIFFLIN

Dealing with a condition that affects 20 million people in this country, James S. Hirsch crafts a picture of the science behind diabetes and the impact the disease has on our economy and society in Cheating Destiny: Living with Diabetes, America’s Biggest Epidemic (Nov., $25).

HYPERION

The Longevity Bible: 8 Essential Strategies for Keeping Your Mind Sharp and Your Body Young (June, $23.95) by memory expert Gary Small, M.D., offers advice on memory fitness and describes four people whose lives have been improved with his plan.

INNER TRADITIONS/BEAR & CO.

From Healing Arts Press:

Naturopath Christopher Vasey imparts healing advice in two titles that focus on the healing properties of food—The Detox Mono Diet: The Miracle Grape Cure and Other Cleansing Diets (Oct., $12.95 paper); and The Whey Prescription: The Healing Miracle in Milk (Dec., $9.95 paper). The Tao of Detox: The Secrets of Yang-Sheng Dao (Dec., $18.95 paper) by Daniel Reid includes ancient Chinese methods and remedies that are believed to help the body repair itself. The New Rules of Posture: How to Sit, Stand, and Move in the Modern World (Feb., $18.95 paper) by Mary Bond is a manual for understanding the anatomical and emotional components of posture in order to heal chronic pain. Restoring Your Eyesight: A Taoist Approach (Feb., $14.95 paper) by engineer and vision educator Doug Marsh explains how to improve vision physically and spiritually.

From Destiny Books

Plant Spirit Shamanism: Traditional Techniques for Healing the Soul (Sept., $16.95 paper) by Ross Heaven and Howard G. Charing is an in-depth look at the role of plants in shamanic rituals from around the world. Taoist master Mantak Chia targets techniques for nurturing the interior reaches of the body in Bone Marrow Nei Kung: Taoist Techniques for Rejuvenating the Blood and Bone (Dec., $16.95 paper) and Chi Nei Tsang: Chi Massage for the Vital Organs (Feb., $19.95 paper), which presents an ancient Taoist system for detoxifying and rejuvenating the internal organs.

From Park Street Press

Getting out for a walk can help you feel a lot better, according to Thom Hartmann’s Walking Your Blues Away: Practical Bilateral Therapies for Healing the Mind and Optimizing Emotional Well-Being (Nov., $12.95 paper).

JOSSEY-BASS

Hot on the heels of the American Medical Association’s The Girl’s Guide to Becoming a Teen (April) comes The Boy’s Guide to Becoming a Teen (June, $12.95 paper) from the same group. Like the book for girls, this one offers straight talk on changing bodies and the physical and emotional transformations that take place during puberty.

LYONS PRESS

Alzheimer’s Disease: A Special Report from the Editors of Focus on Healthy Aging (Dec., $14.95 paper) by the Mount Sinai School of Medicine launches a series whose future titles will cover heart disease and digestive disorders.

MARLOWE & CO.

Based on the premise that the inspiration unleashed by bipolar disorders can be valuable, Finding Your Bipolar Muse: How to Master Depressive Droughts and Manic Floods by Accessing Your Creative Power (Oct., $16.95 paper) by Lana Castle looks at how manic energy can be channeled.

McGRAW-HILL

Beating Diabetes (Sept., $15.95 paper) by David M. Nathan, M.D., and Linda Delahanty suggests ways to prevent or control diabetes without drugs. Hot Flashes, Hormones, and Your Health (Oct., $21.95) by JoAnne E. Manson, M.D., is a discussion of hormone replacement therapy by a Harvard doctor who does pioneer research in the field. The Breast Cancer Survivor’s Fitness Plan (Oct., $18.95 paper) by Carolyn Kaelin, Francesca Coltera, Josie Gardiner and Joy Prouty is a doctor-approved workout book specifically for breast cancer survivors. Living Through Breast Cancer (Oct., $16.95 paper) by Carolyn Kaelin with Francesca Coltera offers support and guidance on coping with and beating breast cancer. I Am More Than One: How Women with Dissociative Identity Disorder Have Found Success in Life and Work (Oct., $18.95 paper) by Jane Wegscheider Hyman offers hope for women who suffer from this problem. The Harvard Medical School Guide to Getting a Good Night’s Sleep (Nov., $14.95 paper) by Lawrence Epstein with Steven Mardon is a guide to getting your ZZZZs. What to Eat If You Have Cancer: Healing Foods That Boost Your Immune System (Nov., $16.95 paper) by Maureen Keane and Daniella Chace provides an overview of how cancer affects the body and how different foods can help cope with the side effects of chemical, surgical and radiation treatment. What to Eat If You Have Diabetes: Healing Foods That Help Control Your Blood Sugar (Nov., $16.95 paper) by Maureen Keane and Daniella Chace shows readers how to stabilize blood sugar.

NORTH HILL PUBLISHING

My Diabetes Organizer: The Essential Planner and Record-Keeper for People with Type 2 Diabetes (Sept., $24.95 spiral-bound) by Gina Barbetta and Valerie Rossi aims to simplify the complexities of diabetes self-care via roadmaps for setting goals, tracking progress and achieving control of the disease.

PERIGEE

The Insomnia Answer: A Personalized Program for Identifying and Overcoming the Three Types of Insomnia (Dec., $23.95) by sleep experts Paul Glovinsky and Art Spielman incorporates sleep restriction therapy into a treatment plan the authors devised more than 15 years ago. The 10-Minute Energy Solution: A Proven Plan to Increase Your Energy, Reduce Your Stress, and Transform Your Life (Dec., $14.95 paper) by energy coach Jon Gordon provides strategies for identifying energy boosters and building a foundation of positive energy. Sinus Relief Now: The Groundbreaking 5-Step Program for Sinus, Allergy, and Asthma Sufferers (Dec., $15.95 paper) by Jordan S. Josephson, M.D., tells how to get relief using a mix of traditional and alternative medicine.

RODALE

6 Weeks to Sensational Skin (Sept., $20) by Loretta Ciraldo, M.D., outlines a dermatologist-created program. Best Choices from the People’s Pharmacy (Nov., $27.95) by Joe Graedon and Teresa Graedon suggests affordable treatments for 50 common health concerns. Hormone Decision (Nov., $24.95) by Tara Parker-Pope takes an objective look at the benefits and risks of hormone replacement therapy. The Gluten Connection (Nov., $16.95 paper) by Shari Lieberman, a clinical nutritionist, presents a 14-day program for treating and reversing gluten sensitivity. The Duke Encyclopedia of New Medicine (Dec., $39.95) by the Center for Integrative Medicine at Duke University presents a state-of-the-art approach to integrative care using both conventional and alternative medicine. Gut Instinct (Dec., $14.95 paper) by Pierre Pallardy, health practitioner to stars such as Mick Jagger, proffers advice on stomach health and why it is important to keep it in top shape.

SIMON & SCHUSTER

A Deeper Shade of Blue: A Woman’s Guide to Recognizing and Treating Depression in Her Childbearing Years (Aug., $23) by Ruta Nonacs, M.D., a senior member at the Mass General’s Center for Women’s Health, deals with pregnancy-related depression.

SQUARE ONE

The Acid-Alkaline Food Guide: A Quick Reference to Foods & Their Effect on pH Levels (June, $7.95 paper) by Susan Brown and Larry Trivieri Jr. provides a detailed listing of foods and how they can affect the body’s pH level for better or worse. Natural Alternative to Lipitor, Zocor & Other Statin Drugs: What to Use and Do to Help Lower Your Bad Cholesterol (July, $7.95 paper) by Jay S. Cohen, M.D., presents some natural remedies that can counter risky pharmaceutical drugs in lowering cholesterol. Embracing Menopause Naturally: Stories, Portraits, and Recipes (Aug., $14.95 paper original) by Gabriele Kushi combines first-person accounts with healthy life guidelines and macrobiotic recipes. Your Best Medicine: A Complete Health Guide to the Detection and Treatment of Common Midlife Disorders (Dec., $21.95 paper) by Mark A. Goldstein, M.D., Myrna Chandler Goldstein and Larry P. Credit suggests ways to avoid, cope with and, in many cases, overcome the health problems associated with aging.

STERLING

Healthy Inspiration: Reflexology (Aug., $14.95 paper) by Denise Whichello Brown explains the benefits of hand and foot therapy as a treatment for common ailments.

From Duncan Baird:

The Top 100 Traditional Remedies: 100 Home Remedies for Health and Well-Being (Dec., $9.95 paper) by Sarah Merson explains how homeopathy works, which to choose for particular ailments and when to call a professional.

From Godsfield:

Working with Auras: Your Complete Guide to Health and Well-Being (Aug., $12.95 paper) by Jane Struthers contains step-by-step instructions for seeing auras, the field of energy that surrounds each person.

From Watkins:

Home prescriptions for common conditions are detailed in The Practical Handbook of Homeopathy (Sept., $19.95 paper) by Colin Griffith, a founding member of the Guild of Homeopaths.

STEWART, TABORI & CHANG

Beauty from Afar (June, $16.95 paper) by Jeff Schult presents an overview of plastic surgery done abroad, including information on costs, safety, risks, surgeons and places to go. Stepping into the minefield of psychiatric treatment, Medicating Young Minds: How to Know If Psychiatric Drugs Will Help or Hurt Your Child (June, $24.95) by Langley Porter director Glen R. Elliott shows parents how to make informed decisions about the psychiatric drugs prescribed for their children.

TEN SPEED PRESS/CELESTIAL ARTS

Tips on nutrition, exercise, cleanses and other roads to healthy living fill the pages of Health Is Your Birthright: How to Create the Health You Deserve (Nov., $18.95 paper) by Ellen Tart-Jensen. Staying Healthy with Nutrition, 21st Century Edition: The Complete Guide to Diet & Nutritional Medicine (Sept., $39.95 paper) by Elson M. Haas with Buck Levin is a revised and expanded edition of a comprehensive nutrition guide.

THREE RIVERS PRESS

With the promise that it’s never too late, Making a Good Brain Great: The Amen Clinic Program for Achieving and Sustaining Optimal Mental Performance (Dec., $13.95 paper) by Daniel Amen, M.D., provides informational tools and a 15-day program for maximizing brain power and enriching one’s health in the process.

ULYSSES PRESS

Advice for maximizing memory potential along with an exploration of how the brain works can be found in Mapping the Memory: Understanding Your Brain to Improve Your Memory (Aug., $14.95 paper) by Rita Carter, author of Mapping the Mind. More than 200 color photos illustrate the treatments for the wide range of common problems addressed in Ann Gillanders’s Reflexology for Women’s Health (July, $16.95 paper).

UNIV. OF MINNESOTA PRESS

Pink Ribbons, Inc.: Breast Cancer and the Politics of Philanthropy (Sept., $24.95) by Samantha King assesses the breast cancer industry and challenges the corporatization of the search for a cure for the disease.

UNIV. OF WISCONSIN PRESS

Between the Dying and the Dead: Dr. Jack Kevorkian’s Life and Battle to Legalize Euthanasia (July, $27.95) by Neal Nicol and Harry Wylie portrays the doctor as an eccentric humanitarian who sacrificed a traditional medical career to empower patients and reduce human suffering. Listening to the Whispers: Re-Thinking Ethics in Healthcare (July, $24.95 paper), edited by Christine Sorrell Dinkins and Jeanne Merkle Sorrell, brings together experts from the fields of philosophy, medical anthropology, physical therapy and nursing to consider the ethics of today’s healthcare system. The Ice Cave: A Woman’s Adventures from the Mojave to the Antarctic (Sept., $19.95 paper) by Lucy Jane Bledsoe describes a woman’s search for mental health through one particular wilderness ordeal.

WARNER WELLNESS

Two pediatric endocrinologists provide information and answers about growth disorders in The Short Child: A Parents’ Guide to the Causes, Consequences, and Treatment of Growth Problems (June, $14.95 paper) by Paul Kaplowitz, M.D., and Jeffrey Barron, M.D. Dr. John Lee’s Hormone Balance Made Simple: The Essential How-to Guide to Symptoms, Dosage, Timing and More (Aug., $14.95 paper) by John R. Lee, M.D., and Virginia Hopkins is from the author of What Your Doctor May Not Tell You About books on Menopause and Premenopause. Harvest for Hope: A Guide to Mindful Eating (Sept., $14.99 paper) by Jane Goodall with Gary McAvoy and Gail Hudson explores the social and personal significance of what we eat. Take Charge of Bipolar Disorder: A 4-Step Plan for You and Your Loved Ones to Manage the Illness and Create Lasting Stability (Sept., $18.99 paper) by Julie A. Fast and John Preston presents a comprehensive program for helping people with bipolar disorder.

WILEY

American Medical Association Guide to Living with Diabetes: Essential Information You and Your Family Need to Know About Treating and Preventing Type 2 Diabetes (Sept., $25.95) by American Medical Association and Boyd E. Metzger is an easy-to-understand reference for the prevention and management of diabetes. Reverse Heart Disease Now: Stop Deadly Cardiovascular Plaque Before It’s Too Late (Nov., $24.95) by Stephen Sinatra, M.D., and James C. Roberts, with Martin Zucker recommends cardiovascular testing, medications, diet, exercise and nutritional supplements for beating the country’s number one killer. IBS Relief: A Complete Approach to Managing Irritable Bowel Syndrome (July, $16.95 paper) is an updated and expanded edition about the complex disorder by a team of specialists including Dawn Burstall, Michael Vallis and Geoffrey K. Trunbull, M.D. The Complete Guide to Psychiatric Drugs: Straight Talk for the Best Results (June, $18.95 paper) by Edward H. Drummond updates and expands a consumer handbook to the newest and most commonly used psychiatric drugs plus alternative treatments. Living with Fibromyalgia (July, $16.95 paper) by David H. Trock, M.D., and Frances Chamberlain guides readers from diagnosis through treatment.

Wiley/For Dummies

Endometriosis for Dummies (Oct., $21.99 paper) by Joseph Krotec, M.D., and Sharon Perkins dispels the myths about this painful reproductive disorder and describes drug, hormone, surgical and alternative treatments. Menopause for Dummies, 2nd Edition (Nov., $21.99 paper) by Marcia L. Jones, Theresa Eichenwald, M.D., and Nancy Hall helps women 40 through 55 understand what’s going on in their bodies. Anger Management for Dummies (Nov., $19.99 paper) by W. Doyle Gentry is written for people with anger problems and those close to them and includes techniques for thwarting anger and angry feelings. Postpartum Depression for Dummies (Dec., $19.99 paper) by Shoshana S. Bennett targets new and experienced mothers who experience symptoms of baby blues.

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