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Post Heart Attack / Heart Failure (Home Use)

admin — Mon, 28 Feb 2011 10:29:29 +0000

Part of the award winning public television series Healthy Body/Healthy Mind. Many people fear that after a heart attack, life will never be the same; they'll suffer heart failure and have to live the rest of their lives in fear. Nothing could be further from the truth. New treatments and medical therapies are helping heart failure patients live healthy, normal lives. Despite the ominous sounding name, Heart Failure doesn't have to be a death sentence.This product is manufactured on demand using DVD-R recordable media. Amazon.com's standard return policy will apply.

Overcoming Obesity (Home Use)

admin — Mon, 28 Feb 2011 10:28:46 +0000

Part of the award winning public television series Healthy Body/Healthy Mind. Approximately 127 million adults in the U.S. are overweight, 60 million obese, and 9 million severely obese. Obesity is a complex, multi-factorial chronic disease involving environmental (social and cultural), genetic, physiologic, metabolic, behavioral and psychological components. It is the second leading cause of preventable death in the U.S. In this episode we define people at risk and detail some of the Nutritional solutions to help people stay healthy.This product is manufactured on demand using DVD-R recordable media. Amazon.com's standard return policy will apply.

Overcoming Infertility (Home Use)

admin — Mon, 28 Feb 2011 10:28:01 +0000

Fertility difficulty in conceiving a child is becoming an increasingly common problem for many couples. According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, infertility affects more than 6 million men and women in the United States. As you'll see in this program, infertility can be frustrating, mysterious and difficult to handle. But, with the advances in assisted reproductive technology many couples are able to achieve their dream of starting a family. This program is part of the award winning public television series Healthy Body, Healthy Mind.This product is manufactured on demand using DVD-R recordable media. Amazon.com's standard return policy will apply.

Overcoming Acne (Home Use)

admin — Mon, 28 Feb 2011 10:27:16 +0000

Part of the award winning public television series Healthy Body/Healthy Mind. Acne affects more than 90 percent of people at some point in their lives. It can begin soon after puberty and continue into adulthood. Often, acne clears on its own but for some people if left untreated, acne can leave years of physical and emotional scars. In this program we'll take a look at the causes of acne and explore treatments that are helping patients overcome the condition and get back their confidence.This product is manufactured on demand using DVD-R recordable media. Amazon.com's standard return policy will apply.

Living with Ulcers/GERD (Home Use)

admin — Mon, 28 Feb 2011 10:26:32 +0000

Part of the award winning public television series Healthy Body/Healthy Mind. More than 50 million people living in the US experience occasion al heartburn, but for more than 25 million people, heartburn has become an annoying part of life. If this sounds familiar, your "heartburn" may be a symptom of a serious digestive disorder called GERD or Gastro Esophageal Reflux disease. Another digestive disorder identified as peptic ulcers is attributed in many cases to a bacteria found in the stomach called h-pylori. Doctors believe that the h-pylori bacteria have evolved with humans over the past 5 million years. In this program, we take an in depth look at GERD/Ulcers and all the options currently available to treat these disorders.This product is manufactured on demand using DVD-R recordable media. Amazon.com's standard return policy will apply.

Living With Rheumatoid Arthritis (Home Use)

admin — Mon, 28 Feb 2011 10:25:50 +0000

Patients with rheumatoid arthritis can suffer immense pain, swelling, stiffness of the joints and fatigue. Once the disease sets in it can involve many joints, be more persistent and cause more disability. Although the cause of rheumatoid arthritis is unknown, experts believe no single reason is responsible and researchers are currently looking at gender and genetics. Rheumatoid arthritis can be a debilitating, crippling disease if not treated, but there is good news. There are new life-changing treatments available to patients today than ever before. Today's new medications, are giving advanced patients a higher level of treatment, ultimately improving their quality of life. In this program we'll hear from patients who've been struggling with pain and fatigue for more than ten years and now have real hope for the future. This program is part of the award winning public television series Healthy Body, Healthy Mind.This product is manufactured on demand using DVD-R recordable media. Amazon.com's standard return policy will apply.

Living with Psoriasis (Home Use)

admin — Sun, 27 Feb 2011 10:25:07 +0000

To many, psoriasis is a simple skin condition that may be unsightly, but isn't really serious. But the truth is psoriasis is often a severe, inflammatory disease that can wreak havoc with a person's health and his or her quality of life. In this program, we meet people who have learned to live well with psoriasis. Also, experts highlight the latest treatments that are making a big difference in how patients cope with this condition. This program is part of the award winning public television series Healthy Body, Healthy Mind.This product is manufactured on demand using DVD-R recordable media. Amazon.com's standard return policy will apply.

Living with Multiple Sclerosis (Home Use)

admin — Sun, 27 Feb 2011 10:24:25 +0000

There are few things in life as frightening as the prospect of losing control over one's body, and in turn, one's independence. That's what makes a diagnosis of Multiple Sclerosis so devastating - the possibility that one-day you might not be able to walk anymore, see clearly, or hold on to anything in your hands. But what makes MS really insidious is its unpredictability. People with MS don't know what their condition might be from hour to hour, let alone from week to week, or year to year. The good news is that treating MS has come a long way over the past ten years, and is expected to go even further over the next ten... The bad news is that life with MS is still a crapshoot. Yet, as we'll see, no matter how bad MS can become, the first step towards beating it starts with re-discovering hope through a new life that's still worth living. This program is part of the award winning public television series Healthy Body, Healthy Mind.This product is manufactured on demand using DVD-R recordable media. Amazon.com's standard return policy will apply.

Living With Migraines: Managing Migraine and Cluster Headaches (Home Use)

admin — Sun, 27 Feb 2011 10:23:37 +0000

Part of the award winning public television series Healthy Body/Healthy Mind. At some point of our lives, we all seem to get what we feel is a headache or a migraine, but for some- migraines can be a debilitating condition that has daily complications. In addition to the pain and discomfort migraine headaches can keep sufferers up in the middle of the night, making them feel tired and lethargic the next day. A more intense type of headache called "cluster headaches"...sometimes known as suicide headaches because of the withering nature of the pain...are far less common but much more debilitating. In this program we explore the many types of treatments for these headaches...some have been around for a while, and others are fairly new: one class of newer treatments is commonly known as triptans. These medicines have been effective in relieving the symptoms associated with migraines and cluster headaches. But as you'll see, migraine patients often have to search to find the most effective treatment for their particular type of headache. The good news is today patients have newer options and better patient care.This product is manufactured on demand using DVD-R recordable media. Amazon.com's standard return policy will apply.

Living with Chronic Kidney Disease (Home Use)

admin — Sun, 27 Feb 2011 10:22:51 +0000

Part of the award winning public television series Healthy Body/Healthy Mind. More than twenty million Americans, one in nine adults, have chronic kidney disease, making it the ninth leading cause of death in the United States. What's more alarming, is that about twenty million others are at increased risk for the condition, largely due to climbing rates of diabetes and high blood pressure. Unfortunately, most Americans don't know anything about this silent epidemic until it's too late and won't discover their own kidney problems until they experience life-threatening symptoms.This product is manufactured on demand using DVD-R recordable media. Amazon.com's standard return policy will apply.