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Explains what autoimmune diseases are and the role free radicals play in them, discusses diagnosis, and presents drug-free treatments for multiple sclerosis, rheumatoid arthritis, lupus, ulcerative colitis, Crohn's disease, thyroid disorders, chronic fatigue syndrome, and others, as well as autism, which some researchers believe may be an autoimmune disease.

Provides an introduction to autoimmune disease, its causes and risk factors, describes the symptoms and treatments of a variety of key autoimmune conditions, looks at holistic approaches to dealing with autoimmune disease, and includes advice on developing a plan of action.

"Taking readers on a quick but informative tour of how recycling actually works (setting aside the propaganda we were all taught as kids), [this book] gives straightforward answers to whether dozens of common household objects can or cannot be recycled, as well as the information you need to make that decision for anything else you encounter. [The author] has distilled her years of experience into this non-judgmental, easy-to-use guide that will change the way you think about what you throw away and how you do it"--Provided by publisher.

"Shows parents and educators the many ways they might follow in Rogers' footsteps, sharing his 'tools for learning' with digital-age kids. With insights from thinkers, scientists, and teachers--many of whom worked with Rogers himself--the book is an essential exploration into how kids and their parents can excel at what Rogers taught best: being human"--Amazon.

"[An] introduction to cosmology, astronomy and astrophysics. Written by one of NASA's leading astronomers and educators, this book provides you with the essential foundations for understanding the science behind the universe we live in"--Provided by publisher.

A guide to the fundamental issues of philosophy that covers existence, mind, ethics, and more, and features diagrams and suggestions for further reading.

"An instructive, inspiring guide to using yoga as an effective and approachable tool to lose weight and achieve a healthier lifestyle. . . Physician and longtime yoga practitioner Loren Fishman demystifies the scientific link between yoga and weight control, outlining its medical, physiological, biological, and spiritual impact [and showing] . . . . how simple yoga postures, explained and illustrated here, can work inside the body on a cellular level. These accessible poses, adjustable to different skill levels and medical conditions, can curtail appetite while stimulating a greater utilization of calories that may help practitioners lose as much as two to three pounds per month"--.

"The authors--two Norwegian sisters, one a neuropsychologist and the other an acclaimed writer--skillfully interweave history, research, and exceptional personal stories, taking readers on a captivating exploration of the evolving understanding of the science of memory from the Renaissance discovery of the hippocampus--named after the seahorse it resembles--up to the present day"--Provided by publisher.

Offers a guide to skeptical thinking and debunks some of the scientific myths, fallacies, and conspiracy theories.

""… offers a comprehensive collection of complementary and alternative solutions that improve sleep using natural methods"--Back cover.