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"A clear, balanced, and up-to-date guide to dealing with issues arising from the menopause - it couldn't have come at a better time."—Dr Mark Porter, Practising GP, well known Writer and Broadcaster As the variety of treatments to alleviate the physical and psychological symptoms of menopause continues to expand, doctors are encouraging women to take an active role in choosing treatment options for themselves.Understanding Menopause will help you to make these decisions by providing clear, unbiased information about all aspects of menopause, as well as first-person accounts by women of their psychological and sociological menopausal experiences.Written by an expert in women's health, this reader-friendly guide bridges the gap between medical knowledge and everyday life to help you cope with the menopause both physically and mentally. Features women's accounts of what the menopause actually feels likeIncludes the most up-to-date information on the results of the recent high-profile study into the risks of heart disease and stroke amongst women who have taken HRTWritten in an easy-to-understand style by an expert on women's health

Irritable Bowel Syndrome (IBS) is an extremely common disorder affecting around 20% of the population of Western.Understanding Irritable Bowel Syndrome offers you a comprehensive, review of what is known about IBS and its treatment. Written in easy-to-understand language by an IBS expert, the book contains numerous examples and real-life quotes from sufferers. Simon Darnley not only provides you with strategies for coping with this condition physically, he also deals with the psychological aspects of IBS to help you cope better mentally with the problem. Written in an easy-to-understand fashion by an expert in the subjectContains numerous examples and real-life quotes from IBS sufferersAn invaluable guide for anyone suffering from IBS

As suffers will know, any dermatological condition can have adevastating effect leading to feelings of isolation and depression. Filling the gap between medical advice and lay knowledge,Understanding Skin Problems provides crucial information to helpyou understand the various aspects of your condition -psychological and social as well as medical - so that you canimprove the quality of your life and learn to cope better with theproblem. Written in easy-to-understand language, it offers a positive,hopeful outlook and includes lists of organizations for furtherhelp.* Broad coverage relevant to a wide range of skin conditions* Written in a very accessible style* Lists of further help, organisations etc included Linda Papadopoulos is a Reader in Psychology and a charteredcounselling and health psychologist. She currently works as acourse director at London Guildhall University. She has publishedextensively in the fields of medical and counselling psychology andhas been invited to present her research at various internationalconferences. She has also appeared on a variety of televisionprogrammes such as 'Big Brother' as their expert psychologist.Carl Walker is a Research Psychologist at London GuildhallUniversity where he is currently finishing a PhD inpsychodermatology. He comes from a biological background, havinggraduated in biology from Royal Holloway and Bedford New College,University of London.

As many parents know, eczema amongst children can be a difficult,painful and frustrating condition to cope with for the parent andthe child. It frequently causes irritable behaviour in the child and sleepdisruption. This can result in parenting difficulties, and may evenplace the child at increased risk of behavioural and emotionalproblems. In addition to covering the medical aspects of the condition,Understanding Childhood Eczema focuses on the psychologicalconsequences and how they can be managed, as well as psychologicalfactors in treatment. Revealing the advantages and drawbacks of conventional therapies,this easy-to-follow guide explains all aspects of childhood eczemain an accessible manner to help you and your child cope with thisdistressing condition. Penny Titman is an experienced clinical child psychologist who hasextensive experience in working with children and families withchronic health problems. She has completed a PhD on thepsychological impact of skin conditions on children and theirfamilies which included a study of childhood eczema on the family.

Most of us have headaches at some time or other. But some people find that headaches are ruining their life.Dr Mark Forshaw is a chartered health psychologist. He shows you how your mind can influence bodily processes, making your headaches better or worse.Understanding Headaches and Migraines provides clear and practical information on all types of headache and migraine, and the sources of help and treatment available. Here you will find: The symptoms and causes of the main types of headache.A checklist to help you identify which type of headache you have.Easy-to-read explanations of current research into headaches.Guidance on treatments, including complementary therapies.Where to find sources of further help and information.An essential purchase for anyone who has ever suffered needlessly.

Diabetes is one of the most common chronic medical disorders, and its incidence continues to rise. This book offers patients an overview of the disease and the latest treatment regimens. But unlike other books, it also explores the psychological aspects of the disease, focusing on the difficulty many people have in sticking to treatment regimens that typically include dietary restrictions, medication schedules, and frequent blood tests. Packed with insights and practical advice, it helps people understand why they behave the way they do, what’s at stake, and how to motivate themselves to adhere to their recommended treatment.