This groundbreaking new text explains & documents the scientific basis of chronic pain in Joint Hypermobility Syndrome (JHS) & other heritable disorders of connective tissue from the physiological, epidemiological, genetic & clinical viewpoints. It asks the reader to consider the possibility of JHS, identify it clinically, understand its co-morbidities, including interdependencies with Fibromyalgia & Chronic Fatigue Syndrome, while managing the condition appropriately. Hypermobility, Fibromyalgia & Chronic Pain takes a multi-specialty & multidisciplinary approach to understanding JHS & its management, drawing together expertise from a broad group of internationally-recognized authors. The book is split into two sections. Section 1 deals with the clinical manifestations of JHS & Fibromyalgia, their epidemiology & pathophysiology. Section 2 covers clinical management. Here the reader will find chapters covering pharmacotherapeutics, psychotherapy & physical therapies that address the needs of patients from childhood to adulthood. It is hoped that Hypermobility, Fibromyalgia & Chronic Pain will advance knowledge of therapies & provoke further research while stimulating interest & encouraging debate. ...

Advanced Therapeutics Hypertrol Rx-Blood Pressure is a precisely calibrated nutritional formulation born from leading-edge scientific studies & clinical evaluation. Each tablet is formulated with proprietary Hypertrol. This multifaceted complex is a synergistic combination of nature's most powerful botanical extracts. Hypertrol Rx-Blood Pressure is a unique specialty formula designed for any individual concerned with maintaining healthy blood pressure levels. Hypertrol Rx-Blood Pressure nutritionally supports healthy blood pressure in those individuals already within normal ranges. 2 tablets contain Ingredients: Magnesium (as amino acid chelate/complex)400 mg Chromium (as polynicotinate)200mcg Hypertrol (proprietary botanical extract complex
- Radix pueraria root, Aesculus hippocastanum seed, Coleus forskohlii root, Vaccinium myrtillus fruit)1120 mg Garlic (odor-modified Allium sativum clove) (standardized 1% (3mg) allicin potential)300 mg Bioflavonoids (from Citrus limon exocarp)100 mg Polygonum cuspidatum root extract 8 mg These statements have not been evaluated by the Food & Drug Administration. This product is not intended to diagnose, treat, cure, or prevent any disease.
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Are you suffering from unrelated symptoms, like nausea, breathlessness when resting or lack of concentration? These are just some of the symptoms that could mean you have Hyperventilation Syndrome. HVS is a breathing disorder that involves rapid breathing from the chest, rather than the stomach. It is usually a side effect of prolonged stress & is often untreated. Dinah Bradley explains exactly what hyperventilation is & how to overcome it. There is also a plan & a workbook to help you manage your stress levels & other symptoms. This book will literally make you breathe more easily. ...

Childbirth is not something to be feared; it is a natural expression of life. ' Hypno Birthing' is a celebration of life & in embracing a natural birth, connection with your pre-born baby, will build a better understanding of your baby as a conscious little person who can interact with you, even before birth. Marie Mongan explodes the myth of pain as a natural accompaniment to birth. It is the fear of pain, a fear that keeps the body tense & closed during birth, that must be released to allow the experience of a gentle birth. Relaxing the mind allows the body to work. The Hypno Birthing method is an act of nature & not medical manipulation. Using the Hypno Birthing exercises
- positive thinking, visualisation, breathing & physical preparation
- will lead to a happy & comfortable pregnancy. In turn, the confidence, trust & life-affirming nature of your birth will be a life-changing experience for the rest of the life of the new family.

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Celebrity psychotherapist & hypnotherapist Susan Hepburn has worked with thousands of men & women struggling with addiction. Using a simple yet highly effective self-hypnosis technique, she can help you to 'quit' your particular addiction for good.  Written in an easy-to read style with plenty of questionnaires, self-help tips, information boxes & case histories, this book can liberate you from addiction & help you to enjoy life again. During hypnotherapy, you will be able to access your subconscious mind
- the part of your mind that controls urges & impulses
- & effectively 'delete' the behaviours & thoughts that control your addictive behaviour in the first place. You will then be able to 'reprogram' your mind with life-enhancing thoughts & behaviours. Just listening to the CD on a regular basis will do all this for you. Addictions covered include: cigarettes, drugs, alcohol, food, sex, shopping, gambling, the internet. There is also helpful information for loved ones who want to help.

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Of all the problems that can affect physical or mental health, none is more common than thyroid gland disturbance. None is more readily & inexpensively corrected. & none is more often untreated, & even unsuspected. Hypothyroidism
- low thyroid function
- is one of the gland disturbances that many people suffer from without even realizing it. It can be the cause of low energy or constant fatigue that is one of the most common complaints brought to doctors. It may be responsible for chronic headaches, repeated infections, unyielding skin problems, or circulatory difficulties. Even more frightening, it can be a major factor in heart disease, lung cancer, & emphysema. & it is responsible for many emotional & mental disturbances. Hypothyroidism: The Unsuspected Illness explains low thyroid function in easy, understandable language. It tells how it may be affecting your health & your life. Dr. Broda Barnes & Lawrence Galton tell what the thyroid gland is, how it works, & the problems its dysfunction can induce. They detail case histories of patients, often thought hopeless, whose problems were discovered to be related to hypothyroidism & were cured by Dr. Barness simple effective techniques. & they discuss whether you too may be hypothyroid, affected by a condition even a physician may not recognize. Included is a simple test you can make at home to discover if hypothyroidism may be the real, previously unsuspected cause of your ill health. If you know you are hypothyroid, Hypothyroidism: The Unsuspected Illness will answer your questions about your condition. If you suspect you maybe, if you are unsure what may be causing those chronic headaches, infections, fatigue & low energy, it may help you find the answer.

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