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Nobody knows the trouble I've seen : the emotional lives of black women / by Burnett-Zeigler, Inger,author.;
Includes bibliographical references.A Northwestern University clinical psychologist challenges common cultural misconceptions to reveal the real-world systemic abuse, health traumas, and abandonment that disempower today's Black women and force them to hide behind masks of strength.
Subjects: African American women; African American women; Emotions.;
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Girls and their monsters : the Genain quadruplets and the making of madness in America / by Farley, Audrey Clare,author.;
Includes bibliographical references."In 1954, researchers at the newly formed National Institute of Mental Health set out to study the genetics of schizophrenia. When they got word that four 24-year-old identical quadruplets in Lansing, Michigan, had all been diagnosed with the mental illness, they could hardly believe their ears. Here was incontrovertible proof of hereditary transmission and, thus, a chance to bring international fame to their fledgling institution. The case of the pseudonymous Genain quadruplets, they soon found, was hardly so straightforward. Contrary to fawning media portrayals of a picture-perfect Christian family, the sisters had endured the stuff of nightmares. Behind closed doors, their parents had taken shocking measures to preserve their innocence while sowing fears of sex and the outside world. In public, the quadruplets were treated as communal property, as townsfolk and members of the press had long ago projected their own paranoid fantasies about the rapidly diversifying American landscape onto the fair-skinned, ribbon-wearing quartet who danced and sang about Christopher Columbus. Even as the sisters' erratic behaviors became impossible to ignore and the NIMH whisked the women off for study, their sterling image did not falter. Girls and Their Monsters chronicles the extraordinary lives of the quadruplets and the lead psychologist who studied them, asking questions that speak directly to our times: How do delusions come to take root, both in individuals and in nations? Why does society profess to be "saving the children" when it readily exploits them? What are the authoritarian ends of innocence myths? And how do people, particularly those with serious mental illness, go on after enduring the unspeakable? Can the unbreakable bonds of sisterhood help the deeply wounded heal?"--
Subjects: Biographies.; Personal narratives.; Mental health; Quadruplets; Schizophrenia;
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Do-it-yourself herbal medicine : home-crafted remedies for health & beauty. by Sonoma Press.;
Includes bibliographical references, Internet addresses and indexes.Do-It-Yourself Herbal Medicine inspires you to easily and affordably take charge of how you look and feel by sharing simple and fun recipes that use Mason jars, sauce pans, and even your French press in creative ways.LSC
Subjects: Herbs; Materia medica, Vegetable.;
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Medicine unbundled : a journey through the minefields of indigenous health care / by Geddes, Gary,1940-author.;
Includes bibliographical references and index."An investigative exploration of the separate "Indian hospitals" that existed in Canada for many decades, told through memoir, archival research, and interviews with survivors."--
Subjects: Discrimination in medical care; Hospitals; Native peoples; Native peoples; Native peoples;
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The autistic brain : thinking across the spectrum / by Grandin, Temple.; Panek, Richard.;
Includes bibliographical references and index.
Subjects: Autism spectrum disorders.; Autism; Autistic people; Psychology, Pathological.;
© c2013., Houghton Mifflin Harcourt,
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The hormone boost : how to power up your 6 essential hormones for strength, energy and weight loss / by Turner, Natasha(Natasha S.),author.;
Subjects: Reducing diets.; Diet therapy.; Hormone therapy.; Weight loss.; Health.; Physical fitness.;
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Head strong : the bulletproof plan to activate untapped brain energy to work smarter and think faster--in just two weeks / by Asprey, Dave,author.;
Includes bibliographical references and index."From the creator of Bulletproof Coffee and author of the bestselling The Bulletproof Diet comes a revolutionary plan to upgrade your brainpower--in two weeks or less. For the last decade, Silicon Valley entrepreneur Dave Asprey has worked with world-renowned doctors and scientists to uncover the latest, most innovative methods for making humans perform better--a process known as "biohacking." In his first book, The Bulletproof Diet, he shared his biohacking tips for taking control of your own biology. Now, in Head Strong, Asprey shows readers how to biohack their way to a sharper, smarter, faster, more resilient brain. Imagine feeling like your mind is operating at its clearest and sharpest, and being able--possibly for the first time in your life--to do more in less time? What it suddenly became easier to do the very hardest things you do? Or if you could feel 100% confident about your intellect, and never again fear being the person in the room who just isn't smart enough, or can't remember something important? How would you treat people if the mood swings, short temper, and food cravings that disrupt your day could simply disappear? In Head Strong, Asprey shows us that all of this is possible--and more. Using his simple lifestyle modifications (or "hacks") to take advantage of how the structure of your brain works, readers will learn how to take their mental performance to the next level. Combining the latest findings in neuroscience and neurobiology with a hacker-inspired "get it done now" perspective, Asprey offers a program structured around key areas of brain performance that will help you: Power the brain with exactly what it needs to perform at its best all day long Eliminate the sources of "kryptonite," both nutritional and environmental, that make the brain slower. Supercharge the cellular powerhouses of our brains, the mitochondria, to eliminate cravings and turn up mental focus. Reverse inflammation to perform better right now, then stay sharp and energized well into your golden years. Promote neuron growth to enhance processing speed and reinforce new learning--hotwiring your brain for success. Asprey's easy to follow, two-week program offers a detailed plan to supercharge brain performance, including: which foods to eat and which ones to avoid, how to incorporate the right kinds of physical activity into your day, a detox protocol for your home and body; meditation and breathing for performance, recommended brain-boosting supplements; and how to adjust the lighting in your home and work space to give your brain the quality light it thrives on. A better brain--and a happier, easier, more productive life--is within reach. You just need to get Head Strong"--
Subjects: Brain; Brain; Mental health;
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Almost meatless : recipes that are better for your health and the planet / by Manning, Joy.; Desmond, Tara Mataraza.; Gong, Leo.;
Includes bibliographical references (p. 139-140), Internet addresses and index.LSC
Subjects: Cookery (Meat); Cookery, International.;
© c2009., Ten Speed Press,
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It's my body / by Gravel, Elise.;
Bodies come in all difference shapes, sizes, colours, and abilities. We all have one, and we all have the right to feel good about it, the responsibility to take care of it, and the duty to set and respect boundaries. From beloved children's author Elise Gravel comes a book all about the body: how to feel good about it and how to take care of it. Endearingly illustrated with Elise's signature quirky monster characters. Gently addresses body autonomy and consent.LSC
Subjects: Body image in children; Children;
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The journey home [videorecording] : family experiences in mental health recovery / by Clarfield, Stuart,film director,film producer.; Mission Media Enterprises,film distributor.;
'The Journey Home' is a documentary film that gathers the experiences and insights of family members in their own words, to provide an intimate glimpse into the journey their families take in facing a mental health challenge. We interviewed 30 family members, from a range of communities, condition types and relationships that include parents, sons & daughters, brothers and sisters, spouses and practitioners. We have created a compilation of family experiences from first onset, through diagnosis, seeking care, life adjustment, family member reactions, challenges of coping and of course reaching a stage of healing and recovery. The film is a conversation and exploration of key aspects of experience and hope viewers see their own experience mirrored in our film.E.DVD.
Subjects: Biographical films.; Documentary films.; Nonfiction films.; Personal narratives.; Families; Mental illness.; Mentally ill; Mentally ill;
For private home use only.
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