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On this week's Reference Desk-East Meets West in this new Yoga book. YOGA R-X is
written by a highly respected professor of medicine and the Yoga therapist of the stars--
stars such as Warren Beatty, Ted Danson and Dolly Parton.

YOGA R-X is simple and easy to understand-the authors explain the overall preventative
medicine mission of yoga-through increased circulation, strength, flexibility and
concentration. Great read especially if you're thinking about taking up Yoga!

There are millions of healthy cook books out there-what struck me about The Healthy Kitchen
is that Dr. Andrew Weil and spa-chef Rosie O'Daley provide interesting banter about their
different cooking preferences..but their different roads lead to the same destination… the
end result is a colorful and well-informed cookbook covering everything from the simple to
the difficult. Check out the baked vegetable wontons..time consuming-but they're worth it.

On this week's reference desk, we're taking a look at a must have book for baby boomers.
"Breaking the Rules of Aging" by geriatric specialist Dr. David Lipschitz dismisses all those
myths about being frail and dependent. The book is written in layman's terms. If you want to
be a healthy happy senior-it's important to start focusing "now" during your "younger" years
on a healthy lifestyle and disease prevention. *If you read this book-it might just inspire you to
start that strength training program.

The Complete Medical Guide For The Family Caregiver is the first comprehensive resource for
the 54-million Americans taking care of loved ones who need special care. The book provides
detailed information about elder-care issues, everything from depression & incontinence to
nutrition and home safety. It also has sections devoted to the diagnosis and treatment of
diseases most common to America's elderly.. Diseases like Alzheimer's Disease, Cancer,
Diabetes, Hypertension and Parkinson's Disease. One in every four American families is
responsible for the care of a dependent adult--the book is very well written and a great guide
to help those who are bearing it alone.

In type 2 diabetes life plan-author, nutritionist and diabetic-carol guber shares what she
describes as "guerilla warfare" against diabetes. When she found out she had diabetes,
carol knew she was in for some changes, she was accustomed to gourmet meals and the
finest, richest foods. After several months, her spirited war on diabetes helped her lose
weight and reduce her glucose by 40 percent. Carol provides a complete guide to type 2
diabetes..covering biology, physiology, genetics, medication, and lifestyle issues. The book
is a true lifeline for people living with diabetes.

The book this week is called Solve Your Child's Sleep Problems…it's packed with valuable
advice you can use when lullabies aren't enough to put your child to sleep. The book is
based on research being done at Boston's Center for Pediatric Sleep Disorders and it
includes case histories on night waking, difficulty sleeping and more serious disorders
such as sleep apnea and sleepwalking. Solve YOUR Child's Sleep Problems is a practical
easy to understand guide to common sleeping problems for children ages one to six.

"The Arthritis Foundation's Guide to Alternative Therapies" is truly a great guide to help
Arthritis sufferers sort through the maze of the most-used complementary therapies.

From familiar ones like Acupuncture, Tai Chi and Yoga, to less-accepted treatments like
copper bracelets and magnets. A description on each therapy, how it's used, scientific

evidence and expert opinions are given, and each chapter includes tips on finding a
practitioner, costs and cautions. The book also has a "Nature's Medicines" section which

covers more than 40 herbs and supplements.

If your looking for a book on general women's health issues, "Women's Health and Wellness-
an Illustrated Guide" may be for you. The book gives well-drawn illustrations that help clearly
explain a long list of medical issues. It's an excellent tool for women interested in taking an
active role in maintaining good health.

The book on our reference desk this week was inspired by a viewer who logged onto our
website looking for an exercise program for folks who may be dealing with arthritis in the
knees.

Strong women and men beat arthritis from tufts university presents a home exercise
program based on a study of patients dealing with severe osteoarthritis of the knee. The
program combines strength, flexibility and aerobic exercises. Keep in mind--you'll need
dumbbells, ankle weights and an exercise step or a staircase will work too.

The exercises are "really" doable. Great informative book for folks dealing with arthritis.

Need to find the definition of a medical term and be able to understand it? Need fast
information about your child's illness? Or maybe you need a reality check on the progress
of your pregnancy. For hundreds of years- doctors have been turning to the Merck
Manual as a reference-well, this treasure chest of knowledge is available in a home
edition. It contains virtually all of the information in the physician's version, but in easy-to-
understand, everyday language. It covers all the basic diseases and conditions and many
unusual ones, including prevention where prevention is possible. Clear, understandable
charts cover such topics as common blood and laboratory tests. Any household would
benefit from having this reference on its bookshelves.

On this weeks reference desk is a book designed to help men dealing with the diagnosis
of prostate cancer. "Guide To Surviving Prostate Cancer" is written by dr. Patrick Walsh
of Johns Hopkins. It's written in easy to understand terminology and the chapters are
organized in a manner that allows the reader to skip to the chapter relating to your stage
of the disease. While dealing with cancer can be very scary-the author helps you under
the disease-which will hopefully lessen your fears and help you take the appropriate
course of action. Even if you don't have prostate cancer-this is a great book for men to
have on their shelf. It tells you why your annual physical consists of a digital exam and a
psa analysis of your blood. Understanding your body and your health is important ..so be
informed.

On this week's reference desk-a book for anyone wants to take control of their Lupus.
"New Hope For People With Lupus" is a thoughtful, cutting-edge book that can help you
manage the flare-ups, symptoms and side effects of lupus and put you back on the path to
a more active lifestyle. The book covers everything from conventional drug treatments to
alternative therapies, such as DHEA and fatty acids. It also gives guidance when it comes
to reducing stress and boosting energy. "New Hope For People With Lupus" is a great
resource about the many aspects of a disease that can be very confusing.

The views and opinions expressed in our featured books are strictly the author's, and

not necessarily those of Your Life TV. We do consider them to be very informative

reading, while covering subjects that promote better health.