Sunday, January 11, 2009

Pilates Plus or Every Womans Guide to Diabetes

Pilates Plus: Grown-Up Pilates for 50+

Author: Alan Herdman

No one over 50 escapes without one or more physical problems: joint pain, osteoporosis, arthritic hands, pelvic floor weakness, circulation problems, hip replacement surgery... Fortunately, Pilates is the perfect exercise system for relieving the pain, discomfort, and limited mobility that come with all of the above. Now, with Pilates Plus--an approach specifically adapted for later life by a world-renowned expert--older men and women can achieve a degree of flexibility they haven't enjoyed since their 20s. Exercises targeted to specific areas, as well as a gentle top-to-toe daily workout, make it the ideal plan for seniors--even those who haven't exercised in decades. And the surprisingly early results it achieves will make every user a convert to Pilates for life.

Library Journal

In his latest pilates book, teacher Herdman (The Gaia Busy Person's Guide to Pilates) presents gentle and easy-to-follow exercises designed for mature readers who might be suffering from ailments commonly associated with aging, e.g., arthritis, circulation problems, or osteoporosis. Pilates may alleviate the attendant pain and discomfort, as well as improve strength and flexibility. Herdman approaches Pilates as a lifestyle choice, not merely a fitness routine to be relegated to the gym. Included are a basic "top-to-toe" workout that engages all the main muscle groups, a postural assessment to help readers get off to a good start, a discussion of how to deal with common problem areas of the body, and a series of several workouts that increase in difficulty. Numerous color photographs demonstrate each of the movements, and a section of case histories adds a personal touch to this sensible and comprehensive book. Public libraries serving communities with aging populations will find it a worthwhile acquisition.-Deborah Anne Broocker, Georgia Perimeter Coll. Lib., Dunwoody Copyright 2005 Reed Business Information.



Book about: Whose Freedom or The Lincoln Anthology

Every Woman's Guide to Diabetes: What You Need to Know to Lower Your Risk and Beat the Odds

Author: Stephanie Eisenstat

Women have long needed a book devoted to their unique issues with diabetes. This up-to-date and practical guide advocates simple lifestyle changes that can help women reduce their risk of getting diabetes or, if already diagnosed, prevent the disease’s most serious complications. Every Woman’s Guide to Diabetes translates the latest findings from diabetes research into proven strategies busy women can use to stay healthy and gain control over an often overwhelming disease. The authors discuss the nature of diabetes, helping readers through the complex medical decisions involved in diabetes treatment. They highlight strategies to decrease the emotional stress and social isolation that often accompany diagnosis, and offer everyday techniques for managing blood sugar.

Key features include:



  • unique aspects of diabetes for women throughout the life cycle


  • timetable of recommended tests and check-ups


  • guide to medications with common dosages


  • charts to help organize diabetes-care tasks and supplies


  • time-management tips for better disease regulation


  • guide to contraceptives available to women with diabetes


  • review of issues critical to women before, during, and following pregnancy


  • advice for overcoming barriers to weight loss and exercise


  • plan for intelligent diet trade-offs while still enjoying meals


  • practical tips for planning exercise


  • strategies to avoid diabetes “burn-out”


Written by two physicians, one of whom is a woman living with diabetes,and an experienced medical writer, Every Woman’s Guide to Diabetes recognizes the power that women have in their households to effect lifestyle changes that will benefit themselves and loved ones, including their mothers, daughters, sisters, and partners. This power can reduce the toll of the diabetes epidemic.

What People Are Saying

Sandra T. Foo
It's refreshing to see a book that focuses on motivating, educating, and helping women to take charge of their health and diabetes. The authors offer a wonderfully personal approach for any woman with diabetes, and Every Woman's Guide to Diabetes is an empowering tool to help her gain control, become diabetes-savvy, and form a plan of action. As an endocrinologist sensitive to issues of women with type 1 and type 2 diabetes, I strongly recommend this book-- it's a must-read. --(Sandra T. Foo, M.D. Diabetes Prevention Program Outcomes Study, St. Luke's-Roosevelt Medical Center)


Donna Zimmer
Women have unique issues with diabetes. If you're a woman, are you at risk? Do you know how to find out or what to do about it? Here is thorough, concise information on who's at risk, how to avoid or prolong avoidance of diabetes and, if diagnosed, how to manage it. Easy to read and informative, Every Woman's Guide to Diabetes is a must-read for women seeking to avoid or deal with diabetes-- and isn't that all of us? --(Donna Zimmer, Consumer Connection)




Table of Contents:

Preface   Stephanie A. Eisenstat     ix
Preface   David M. Nathan     xii
The New Epidemic     1
Diagnosis     18
Prevention     37
Medical Complications     74
Reproductive Health and Sexuality     112
Psychosocial Impact     150
Management of the Disease     178
Common Questions and Resources     225
Appendixes
Body Mass Index (BMI) Table     259
Carbohydrate Counts for Common Fruits, Vegetables, Starches, and Dairy     262
Sample Grocery List for Healthful Eating     264
Choosing a Blood Glucose Meter     266
Mixing Different Kinds of Insulin     269
Disposing of Syringes     270
Insulin Pumps and Other Insulin Delivery Systems     271
Over-the-Counter Medications and Diabetes     273
Complementary (Alternative Medicine) Treatments     274
Your Diabetic Targets     276
Glossary of Terms     277
References     289
Acknowledgments     298
Index     299

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