Medical Diseases

Rob Paulsen is one of Hollywood's busiest and most passionate performers. If you don't know him by name, you will know him by the many characters he has brought to life: Pinky from Pinky and the Brain and Yakko from Animaniacs, Raphael from the original animated Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles, and many more. So, you can imagine how terrifying it must have been when Rob was diagnosed with throat cancer, putting his entire livelihood in jeopardy and threatening to rob the world of all his loveable characters that filled our youth and adulthood with humor and delight.

In 2008 Dr. Afrin started coming to understand that a newly recognized type of mast cell disease, now called mast cell activation syndrome (MCAS), was the underlying diagnosis in many patients he was seeing who were each suffering large assortments—quite different from one patient to the next—of chronic multisystem inflammatory illnesses of unclear cause.

I contracted Lyme disease about 14 years ago. Six years later, it showed up as several physical problems during a stressful situation. Since I had no tick bite it was three more painful years before Lyme was even considered the problem. The purpose of this book is to alert you to the hidden epidemic of Lyme Disease and let you know whatever name they may put on your diagnosis, you can probably kick it out of your body for about $25.00. Almost no health problem is a death sentence. Just because you get sick doesn’t mean you have to die from it. If you are not rushed into deadly therapy by ...

Plagues upon the Earth is a monumental history of humans and their germs. Weaving together a grand narrative of global history with insights from cutting-edge genetics, Kyle Harper explains why humanity’s uniquely dangerous disease pool is rooted deep in our evolutionary past, and why its growth is accelerated by technological progress. He shows that the story of disease is entangled with the history of slavery, colonialism, and capitalism, and reveals the enduring effects of historical plagues all around us, in patterns of wealth, health, power, and inequality.

Your whole life you’ve been programmed to believe that your body is like a car and your doctor is like a mechanic. This limiting belief has led to TRILLIONS of dollars generated by an industry with no competition. Those that have been strategically tricked to trust this monopoly have been over-tested, over-diagnosed and over-treated. This vicious cycle has left millions of people in darkness. In this book, Dr. Kevin Reese exposes the secret schemes of this Medical Monopoly. Pray for him.

Over 300 Diseases Related to 7 Chakras 7 Day Healing for Each Chakra For decades, the connection between energy systems (like the chakras) and physical health was dismissed as "pseudoscience." But the data is now undeniable: your mind and energy body are more powerful than any pharmacy. Neuroscience, epigenetics, and psychoneuroimmunology confirm that beliefs, thoughts, and rituals rewire our biology. When we align our energy centers, we activate the body's innate capacity to heal. This book bridges ancient wisdom and modern science, offering a 7-day roadmap to balance each your 7 chakras...

It is 1919 and Elizabeth Hughes, the 11-year-old daughter of America's most-distinguished jurist and politician, Charles Evans Hughes, has been diagnosed with juvenile diabetes. It is essentially a death sentence. The only accepted form of treatment - starvation - whittles her down to 45 pounds, skin and bones. Miles away, Canadian researchers Frederick Banting and Charles Best manage to identify and purify insulin from animal pancreases - a miracle soon marred by scientific jealousy, intense business competition, and fistfights.

25 RARE MEDICAL CASES! In Diagnosis: Rare Medical Cases, Volume 2, Dr. Everett Miles, M.D., continues his exploration of the most perplexing and rare medical conditions documented and shared by fellow doctors and clinitians. This volume presents 25 real-life cases, each with its own unique challenges and diagnostic puzzles. Through detailed accounts, Dr. Miles takes readers on a journey from the first appearance of mysterious symptoms to the final, often surprising, diagnosis and treatment. Readers will gain further insight into the human aspect of these medical mysteries, learning about ...

Unlock the Complete Roadmap to Healthy, Radiant Skin — Backed by Science, Proven Protocols, and the Revolutionary TOBIN Framework Skin diseases affect millions worldwide, yet most treatments focus on symptoms, not root causes. Dermatology Master Protocols delivers a groundbreaking, all-in-one resource that blends conventional medicine, functional medicine, and integrative protocols to treat skin conditions effectively, prevent recurrence, and restore lifelong skin health. Written by Olivier A. Jefferson, MD, this authoritative guide offers 510 unique, evidence-based treatment strategies ...

When Jane, a world-famous Harvard oncologist, suddenly collapses at work, the medical team resuscitating her makes a shocking discovery: she has advanced breast cancer that she’s been hiding for years. The results are catastrophic. In Sickness shows how even the most rational people can be nearly destroyed by their irrational fears. Tragic, moving, and wryly funny at times, this is an unflinching portrayal of a complicated marriage and its secrets.

A week after her 41st birthday, the acclaimed poet Anne Boyer was diagnosed with highly aggressive triple-negative breast cancer. For a single mother living paycheck to paycheck who had always been the caregiver, the catastrophic illness was both a crisis and an initiation into new ideas about mortality and the gendered politics of illness. The Undying explores the experience of illness as mediated by digital screens, weaving in ancient Roman dream diarists, cancer hoaxers and fetishists, cancer vloggers, pro-pain "dolorists", and the many little murders of capitalism.

Ross Donaldson is one the few who have ventured into dark territory of a country ravaged by war to study one of the world's most deadly diseases. As an untried medical student studying the intersection of global health and communicable disease, Donaldson soon found himself in dangerous Sierra Leone, on the border of war-struck Liberia, where he struggled to control the spread of Lassa Fever. The words, "you know Lassa can kill you, don't you?" haunted him each day. He'ss forced to make life-and-death decisions alone as a never-ending onslaught of contagious patients flood the hospital.

For nearly 20 years, sleep-deprived Americans have found natural, drug-free relief from insomnia with the help of Dr. Gregg D. Jacobs' Say Good Night to Insomnia. In this updated edition, Jacobs surveys the limitations and dangers of the new generation of sleeping pills, dispels misleading and confusing claims about sleep and health, and shares cutting-edge research on insomnia that proves his approach is more effective than sleeping pills.

An Epidemic of Absence asks what will happen in developing countries, which, as they become more affluent, have already seen an uptick in allergic disease: Will India end up more allergic than Europe? Velasquez-Manoff also details a controversial underground movement that has coalesced around the treatment of immune-mediated disorders with parasites. Against much of his better judgment, he joins these do-it-yourselfers and reports his surprising results.

Written by experienced professors and professionally narrated for easy listening, this crash course is a valuable tool both during school and when preparing for the USMLE, or if you’re simply interested in the subject of infectious disease. The audio is focused and high-yield, covering the most important topics you might expect to learn in a typical medical school infectious disease course.

Unlock the secrets of living successfully with rheumatoid arthritis! Did you know that this disease can affect your liver? Do you worry about the side-effects of RA medication? Could marijuana help? Dive into Carol North's enlightening book crafted from her 47 years with RA, including encounters with other autoimmune diseases along the way. This isn't just another medical guide; it covers: *The importance of finding a good rheumatologist *Leveraging social media for advice and support *RA links to many disorders & diseases *Navigating financial assistance for costly medications *Your ...

DETOXIFY OR DIE: The Ultimate Functional Medicine Blueprint to Reverse Chronic Disease, Remove Hidden Toxins, and Restore Total Vitality Are you unknowingly carrying a toxic burden that is destroying your health? In today’s world, hidden toxins lurk in your food, water, air, home, and even personal care products — silently sabotaging your energy, hormones, immune system, brain, and longevity. If you’re battling fatigue, brain fog, autoimmune diseases, infertility, weight gain, anxiety, or stubborn chronic illnesses, you are not broken — you are toxic. In DETOXIFY OR DIE, world-...

By all standards of success, James Templeton seemed to have it all. He was a highly successful businessman, had a beautiful wife and daughter, and, only in his early 30s, had his whole life in front of him. To avoid the same fate as his father and grandfather, who both died of heart attacks at a young age, James became an avid runner - a passion that he believed helped him stay fit and healthy.

Step into the unpredictable world of medicine with Crazy Medical Stories, a captivating collection of short stories by Dr. Erin Smith. Drawing from years of experience in the medical field, Dr. Smith presents an array of real-life cases that defy expectations, challenge preconceptions, and reveal the astonishing complexity of the human body and mind. Each story in this anthology offers a unique glimpse into the fascinating and often bewildering scenarios faced by medical professionals. From rare genetic disorders and bizarre injuries to mysterious symptoms and miraculous recoveries, Dr. ...

Lost in My Mind is a stunning memoir describing Kelly Bouldin Darmofal's journey from adolescent girl to special education teacher, wife and mother - despite severe Traumatic Brain Injury (TBI). Spanning three decades, Kelly's journey is unique in its focus on TBI education in America (or lack thereof).