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Kanopy Streaming
Pub. Date
2014.
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Diseases that were largely eradicated in the United States a generation ago-including whooping cough, measles, mumps-are returning, in part because nervous parents are skipping their children's shots. Vaccines - Calling the Shots, a new NOVA special, takes viewers around the world to track epidemics, explore the science behind vaccinations, and shed light on the risks of opting out.
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Young elites volume 2
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Adelina Amouteru's heart has suffered at the hands of both family and friends, turning her down the bitter path of revenge. Now known and feared as the White Wolf, she and her sister flee Kenettra to find other Young Elites in the hopes of building her own army of allies. Her goal: to strike down the Inquisition Axis, the white-cloaked soldiers who nearly killed her. But Adelina is no heroine. Her powers, fed only by fear and hate, have started to...
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Young elites volume 1
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"Adelina Amouteru survived the blood fever, a deadly illness that killed many, but left others with strange markings and supernatural powers. Cast out by her family, Adelina joins the secret society of the Young Elites and discovers her own dangerous abilities"--
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"Max and Pip are the strongest couple you know. But now their son gets sick. They face the most important decision of their lives--and they don't agree. Each believes they know the best way forward. What if they could have both? As the consequences of an impossible choice threaten to devastate their family, nothing will never be the same again. With the emotional power of Jodi Picoult's My Sister's Keeper, Mackintosh helps us to see that sometimes...
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The thyroid gland is central to the proper functioning of our bodies, regulating metabolism and organ function. Thyroid disorders result from an underactive thyroid, hypothroidism, with symptoms including fatigue, mood swings, weight gain, intolerance to cold, or an overactive thyroid - hyperthroidism, with symptoms including irritability, weight loss, sleep disturbances, vision problems and heat intolerance. Women are 5 to 8 times more likely than...
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"This book introduces readers to the concept of orthomolecular medicine to take control of their family's health. It covers the pros and cons of antibiotics and vaccinations and looks at natural ways to boost immune function. Includes information on healthy eating for children as well as ways to protect children from a toxic environment. Obesity, diabetes, allergies and asthma, and ADHD are all covered." --P. [4] of cover.
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Disconnected Kids is a comprehensive at-home guide to the Brain Balance program, which involves no medication or medical interventions but focuses instead on movement and sensory exercises that stimulate proper brain development. This updated and revised edition also features new exercises and the latest research findings on how the retention of primitive reflexes--the involuntary movements babies are born with that typically are replaced with intentional...
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Should you give your child nutritional supplements? Are vaccinations safe? Why are more and more children becoming couch potatoes? In Healthy Child, Whole Child, doctors Stuart H. Ditchek and Russell H. Greenfield answer these questions and more, offering authoritative, cutting-edge information on all aspects of children's health and wellness. Taking the position that conventional and alternative approaches to pediatric care are not mutually exclusive,
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"[This book] gives you the information you need to make the best decision about your child's health quickly and confidently. You'll have access to the same guidelines used by doctors and nurses on pediatric help lines all over the country--proven advice that has been tested over 25 years on more than 300 million phone calls. With this essential guide at your fingertips, you'll rest east knowing you've made the right call"--Page [4] of cover.
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Hatherleigh Press
Pub. Date
[2015]
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"What to Know Before Seeing Your Pediatrician" is an illustrative guide to educate parents on common pediatric topics to help reduce anxiety and prevent unnecessary visits to the doctor. Written by a board certified pediatrician, "What to Know Before Seeing Your Pediatrician "covers the basic information that all parents should be aware of prior to taking their children to see a pediatrician. The book includes simple guidance and color illustrations...
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"Covering more than 175 health care problems and symptoms, it offers the most recent information on critical childcare issues--from what to do in the event of a minor injury to everyday issues such as common allergies and ailments. Taking Care of Your Child is easy to use, even in a crisis: you can simply look up a symptom to find a complete explanation of probable causes, how to treat the problem at home, and when to see a doctor. With the very latest...
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DHEW publication volume no. (PHS) 78-1790
Vital and health statistics. Series 13 Data from the National Health Survey volume no. 39
Vital and health statistics. Series 13 Data from the National Health Survey volume no. 39
Pub. Date
1978
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