Demos Health imprint: 137 books
The Bathroom Key
Put an End to Incontinence
Language: English
Release Date: December 20, 2011
Urinary incontinence is an underdiagnosed and underreported condition with major economic and psychosocial effects on society. Women are more likely to experience it due to issues with the pelvic floor brought on by pregnancy and menopause. The Bathroom Key is a treatment plan for women to cure their...
by Randall T. Schapiro, MD, FAAN
Language: English
Release Date: July 16, 2014
Language: English
Release Date: July 16, 2014
The fully updated and revised sixth edition of the definitive guide to clinically tested and proven methods for effectively managing all of the symptoms characteristic of MS and MS treatment.
Based on the most up-to-date disease management strategies, medical and research breakthroughs, and...
Guillain-Barre Syndrome
From Diagnosis to Recovery
Language: English
Release Date: February 15, 2007
Guillain-Barre Syndrome (GBS) is a disorder in which the body's immune system attacks part of the peripheral nervous system. Feelings of tingling and weakness increase in intensity until the muscles cannot be used at all and the patient is almost totally paralyzed. No one knows why Guillain-Barre...
by Michael Okun, MD
Language: English
Release Date: September 17, 2009
Language: English
Release Date: September 17, 2009
Derived from the National Parkinson Foundation's website column "Ask the Doctor" this book answers frequently asked questions about Parkinson's disease in depth. Useful for caregivers, family members, and individuals living with PD, Ask the Doctor About Parkinson's Disease informs, empowers,...
Androgen Deprivation Therapy, Second Edition
An Essential Guide for Prostate Cancer Patients and Their Loved Ones
Language: English
Release Date: June 28, 2018
Praise for Androgen Deprivation Therapy:
"Every man who is a candidate for ADT needs to read this outstanding book.”
–Patrick C. Walsh, MD, University Distinguished Service Professor of Urology, The Johns Hopkins Medical Institution
“This new and updated second edition will...
Making the Connection Between Brain and Behavior
Coping with Parkinson's Disease
Language: English
Release Date: July 23, 2013
Fully Revised and Updated
The only complete and up-to-date book addressing the most common behavioral symptoms of Parkinsonís Disease (PD), including depression, anxiety, hallucinations, disrupted sleep, and compulsive behavior.
When people think about PD they usually picture tremor,...
Relief from Hot Flashes
The Natural, Drug-Free Program to Reduce Hot Flashes, Improve Sleep, and Ease Stress
Language: English
Release Date: June 5, 2014
Available to the public for the first time, a groundbreaking, non-hormonal treatment, proven to reduce hot flashes by 80% on average
Based upon a decade of research conducted by Dr. Gary Elkins, Relief from Hot Flashes provides a safe, effective way to reduce the number and intensity of hot...
Sink Into Sleep
A Step-by-Step Workbook for Insomnia
Language: English
Release Date: November 17, 2012
Based on decades of research, it is now known that the most effective program for the reversal of chronic insomnia is called "Cognitive Behavioral Therapy for Insomnia" or CBT-I. However, this treatment is rarely available to the general public as CBT-I is usually only offered by specially-trained...
Winning the Battle Against Prostate Cancer
Get The Treatment That's Right For You
Language: English
Release Date: September 12, 2013
Fully Revised and Updated
Winning the Battle Against Prostate Cancer provides the most complete, up-to-date and unbiased look at prostate cancer treatments and therapies for every stage of the disease.
A prostate cancer diagnosis can be overwhelming and confusing. In Winning the Battle...
Let's Eat Out Around the World Gluten Free and Allergy Free
Eat Safely in Any Restaurant at Home or Abroad
Language: English
Release Date: November 7, 2013
Eat safe gluten-free and allergy-free meals in your home and at restaurants around the corner or anywhere across the globe
Packed with everything you need to know to prepare meals or navigate a menu in any eating establishment, Let's Eat Out Around the World Gluten Free and Allergy Free is...
Pilates for Breast Cancer Survivors
A Guide to Recovery, Healing, and Wellness
Language: English
Release Date: September 23, 2014
No matter where you are in treatment, what side effects you may be experiencing, or your general fitness level, Pilates is a safe and effective way to help you regain flexibility, power, and endurance while relieving treatment side effects such as lymphedema, fatigue, depression, peripheral neuropathy,...
The Smart Woman's Guide to Diabetes
Authentic Advice on Everything from Eating to Dating and Motherhood
Language: English
Release Date: July 15, 2011
Of the 17 million Americans who have diabetes, approximately 9.3 of that number are women. And it appears that number of women with diabetes is increasing each year. Diabetes is particularly difficult for women in large part due to the hormonal changes associated with the menstrual cycle, changes...
Stronger After Stroke, Second Edition
Your Roadmap to Recovery
Language: English
Release Date: December 12, 2012
Stronger After Stroke puts the power of recovery in the reader's hands by providing simple-to-follow instructions for reaching the highest possible level of recovery. Basic concepts covered include repetition of task-specific practice, proper scheduling of practice, setting goals and measuring recovery.
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Multiple Sclerosis
The Questions You Have-The Answers You Need
Language: English
Release Date: November 11, 2011
Multiple Sclerosis: The Questions You Have, The Answers You Need, 5th Edition is the definitive guide for everyone concerned with the disease - those who have MS and those who share their lives with someone who has it. It covers a wide range of topics in an accessible question and answer format that...