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Bajar de peso no tiene por qué ser complicado. Con este gratificante programa integral, los nuevos hábitos te ayudarán a crear una versión de tu vida más sana y feliz. La Dieta Mayo Clinic se basa en un enfoque práctico y simple para perder peso y, lo más importante, no recuperarlo. No es una dieta de moda, es el resultado de años de investigación en miles de personas que buscaban controlar su peso. Pero no sólo eso, también es una forma de abordar el estilo de vida que te acompañará para siempre. Por medio de herramientas concretas como planificadores diarios de actividad y consejos para escoger ingredientes nutritivos en el supermercado, este libro te ayudará a crear un plan personalizado de pérdida de peso que funcione para tu cuerpo, mejorando tu salud y haciéndote sentir lleno de energía. Encontrarás deliciosas recetas y planes de comidas que se adaptan a una variedad de estilos de alimentación, incluyendo las dietas: • Cetogénica saludable. • Mediterránea. • Sustituciones vegetarianas. • Alta en proteínas Cuando se trata de alimentación, no existe una única solución para todos. Aquí encontrarás el conocimiento y sugerencias de cómo mejorar tus hábitos, pero eres tú quien decide qué hacer y cuándo hacerlo. En lugar de imponer un esquema de rígido centrado en lo que no debes comer y prometer resultados inalcanzables que pueden dañar tu cuerpo, La Dieta Mayo Clinic ofrece un plan flexible y saludable con el que podrás vivir toda la vida. Come bien, disfruta la vida, ¡y pierde peso!

Hoy más que nunca, la gente habla de la menopausia como una parte normal de la vida... ¡porque lo es! Con las herramientas adecuadas, podrás adaptarte con facilidad a las nuevas reglas de tu cuerpo en la siguiente fase de la vida. Los bochornos, los problemas de sueño, el aumento de peso, la perimenopausia... ¡nada de esto se menciona en las clases de educación sexual! De hecho, a menudo ni siquiera se aborda en el consultorio del médico. Este libro busca llenar ese vacío como guía para la transición a la menopausia, ese cambio hormonal en la mediana edad que desencadena una cascada de transformaciones físicas y mentales en las mujeres. La doctora Stephanie Faubion aporta toda su experiencia y conocimiento sobre los últimos tratamientos e investigaciones, con un enfoque honesto y realista, para ayudar a entender cómo se van modificando las reglas que gobiernan el cuerpo de las mujeres y qué pueden hacer al respecto. Este libro está dividido en tres partes que llevan al lector a entender la menopausia, a manejarla y a vivir en plenitud con ella en los años subsecuentes. El contenido incluye: • Experiencias de mujeres reales. • Una perspectiva histórica sobre la menopausia. • Información amplia sobre la comprensión y el manejo de la perimenopausia. • Las mejores terapias y tratamientos para sobrellevar la menopausia y sus síntomas. ¡Toma las riendas de tu salud en la transición a la menopausia!

¿Hoy son más comunes los problemas digestivos que hace algunos años? La respuesta parece ser que sí. Puede haber múltiples razones, pero existe un vínculo indiscutible entre la digestión y el estilo de vida. Lo más probable es que alguna vez haya experimentado acidez, gases, náuseas, estreñimiento o diarrea. Para la mayoría de la gente, el malestar es temporal y se resuelve sin complicaciones. A veces, sin embargo, los problemas digestivos pueden ser una señal de algo más serio, sobre todo si son recurrentes o provocan síntomas severos. Salud digestiva —en su cuarta edición en inglés— es un manual de referencia confiable y práctico que incluye información que va desde la digestión saludable hasta el tratamiento del cáncer. Encontrará útiles consejos sobre una variedad de condiciones, incluyendo: • Eructos, inflamación y gases • Enfermedad celiaca • Cáncer colorrectal • Estreñimiento y diarrea • Enfermedad de Crohn y colitis ulcerosa • Enfermedad diverticular • Enfermedad de la vesícula biliar • Acidez y ERGE • Enfermedad hepática • Enfermedad pancreática • Úlceras y dolor estomacal • Sobrepeso y obesidad Permita que los expertos de Clínica Mayo le ayuden a mantener la salud intestinal y a disfrutar de una vida con menos preocupaciones digestivas.

Now updated: With more than a million copies sold, this comprehensive guide lets you quickly check symptoms, learn about treatments, and prevent illnesses. The information in this invaluable reference is easy-to-understand and organized into convenient sections: Injuries and Symptoms, Pregnancy and Healthy Children, Healthy Adults, Diseases and Disorders, Tests and Treatments. Also included is a forty-eight-page color section to help understand human anatomy. From infancy to old age, from prevention to treatment, from standard practices to alternative medicine, the comprehensive fifth edition of the Mayo Clinic Family Health Book is a must-have for every family, from a world leader in patient care and health information that employs more than 4,500 physicians, scientists and researchers advancing medical science.

A parent’s guide from“one of the most reliable, respected health resources that Americans have” (Publishers Weekly). Drawing from the collective wisdom of pediatric experts at Mayo Clinic, ranked #1 on US News & World Report’s 2020-2021 Best Hospitals Honor Roll, Mayo Clinic Guide to Raising a Healthy Child addresses key questions and concerns many parents have about the preschool and school-age years. In this book, parents learn what to expect in the lively, wonder-filled time between ages 3 and 11. They’ll find answers to family dilemmas such as feeding a picky eater, resolving sleep problems, addressing bullying, treating common injuries and illnesses, and coping with complex health care needs. Experts discuss what it takes to prepare a child for a rich and meaningful adult experience. This book is intended to be a companion manual for navigating those early to middle childhood years, offering encouragement and trusted advice from some of the best experts around, and helping your family find success. The book is divided into 6 sections: · Section 1 addresses growth and development · Section 2 focuses on health and safety · Section 3 discusses important topics related to emotional wellbeing · Section 4 covers common illnesses and concerns · Section 5 is devoted to special circumstances in raising a child · Section 6 provides tips and guidance creating a healthy family unit

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Deciding to start or build a family is a life-changing decision, and, once the choice is made, there''s a whole new set of unknowns—including how challenging the journey will be. For the first time, fertility experts at Mayo Clinic offer an essential guide for those who want to have a baby. With color photographs and graphics throughout, this user-friendly yet comprehensive book provides answers and explanations on nearly every aspect of achieving a successful pregnancy: lifestyle and nutrition; the intricacies of natural conception; common fertility problems; the latest medical treatments (including intrauterine insemination,IVF, and donors); and information on special situations (including fertility preservation, chosen single parenthood, same-sex couples, and more).

Happiness is a habit. For some of us, that habit is a natural inclination; for others, it is a learned behavior. The Mayo Clinic Handbook for Happiness combines wisdom from neuroscience, psychology, philosophy, and spirituality to help you choose contentment. Dr. Amit Sood''s actionable ten–week program has helped tens of thousands of people reduce anxiety and find greater fulfillment in life. Each of the book''s four sections is filled with practical insights and easy–to–implement exercises. You''ll understand why your brain struggles with finding happiness and what real–world practices can help you to better manage stress and choose peace and contentment instead. Praise for the Stress–Free Living Program: “This book can change your life.”–Dr. Andrew Weil “An important innovative approach to well-being.”–Dr. Daniel Goleman, author of Emotional Intelligence

New from Mayo Clinic-the essential guide to living gluten-free. Whether diagnosed with celiac disease or just deciding if a gluten-free diet is right for you, Mayo Clinic Going Gluten-Free will help you create and maintain a gluten-free lifestyle. Both authoritative and approachable, the book includes core medical information on celiac disease in addition to focusing on practical, everyday issues, such as: --Determining if gluten-free is right for you --Common signs, symptoms and myths of celiac --Dealing with celiac if you are newly diagnosed --Maintaining a gluten-free lifestyle while traveling, during the holidays, on-the-go and at college --Helping your child manage a gluten-free diet --Properly reading and understanding food labels --A few recipes and meals to jumpstart your gluten-free life

Doctor-approved tips to stay strong and feel good into your golden years from Mayo Clinic, #1 on US News & World Report’s 2020-2021 Best Hospitals Honor Roll. This book from the world-renowned Mayo Clinic explains the ways your body changes as you age—and what you can do to slow those processes and reduce your risk of serious health problems. Discover: • 7 habits that make the difference in how you look, how you feel and how you age • 8 effective habits of men and women who sleep soundly, night after night • What you can do to maintain your vision • 6 ways to avoid or reverse embarrassing and uncomfortable urinary changes • Advice on maintaining bone strength and muscle mass and avoiding aches and pains • How to recognize common health risk factors and spot them early—to make treatments easier and potentially save your life • Information on conditions from depression to gastrointestinal disorders • 9 ways to cope with major life changes gracefully and keep your stress in check, and more Supporting both your emotional and your physical health, this guide offers many options for staying young and healthy—and the sooner you start, the sooner you’ll enjoy the benefits.

Comprehensive information on hearing loss, tinnitus, dizziness, and other common ear problems from the experts at the renowned Mayo Clinic. Ear-related problems are more common than many realize—but fortunately, there are also more options for treating hearing loss today than ever before. You may be an ideal candidate for one of the many astounding improvements in hearing technology. Medicine, and even social attitudes about hearing loss, have changed for the better, too. Mayo Clinic on Better Hearing and Balance, Second Edition offers helpful, practical guidance to find effective treatments that fits your individual needs and lifestyle. Learn about: • Causes of hearing loss, including some drugs and environmental chemicals • Surgical options • Common causes of dizziness and balance problems • Six tips for coping with tinnitus and reducing its severity • Preserving your hearing as you age • Functioning well in difficult listening situations, and more

An invaluable resource for the millions of Americans—men, women, and children—affected by this condition. From “one of the most reliable, respected health resources that Americans have” (Publishers Weekly), this reference provides an abundance of information on incontinence, a condition that affects more than six million Americans. The good news is that most incontinence can be improved or even cured, vastly improving quality of life. Included in this volume are facts about: • Noninvasive therapies, including exercises and bladder training • Selecting a care provider • Medications that may help—and others that may aggravate your symptoms • Foods and beverage that can irritate your bladder and bowel • Surgical techniques, when to consider the, and much more

When pain interferes with daily life, find the latest advances on treating arthritis, migraines, fibromyalgia, and more from an authoritative source. Mayo Clinic doctors know how pain interferes with sleep, work, social life, and simple daily life, and help patients meet these challenges every day. This book is based on the take-charge approach to managing chronic pain practiced at Mayo’s Comprehensive Pain Rehabilitation Center. Inside this book you’ll find thorough, easy-to-read information about the solutions we offer to our patients. Mayo Clinic Guide to Pain Relief is divided into three parts: Part 1: Understanding chronic pain: To control your pain, you need to understand how it develops. Part 1 discusses the parts of your body involved in the development of pain—and why some people respond to pain differently than others. Part 2: Treating chronic pain: Learn about the various drugs used to treat pain, why some medications are more effective for certain types of pain, potential side effects, and more. In addition, you’ll learn about other types of treatments that are available, such as pain-site injections, nerve stimulators and medication pumps, as well as alternative and complementary therapies. Part 3: Managing chronic pain: Part 3 focuses on strategies for managing chronic pain so it doesn’t interfere with your life. This self-care section covers steps that you can take on your own to get yourself on course to a life with less pain, including details for designing your personal pain control program.

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Important information for men from“one of the most reliable, respected health resources that Americans have” (Publishers Weekly). Many prostate problems—even cancer—can now be easily treated, thanks to medical advances and important new discoveries at Mayo Clinic and other leading medical centers. This book is based on advice Mayo Clinic doctors share every day in caring for their patients. Included is information on: · When to get a prostate checkup, and what to expect · The Mayo Clinic’s latest recommendations on prostate-specific antigen (PSA) testing, with detailed information on normal PSA levels by age · How doctors diagnose and treat an enlarged prostate, including new information on the two types of drugs currently used to significantly reduce symptoms · New guidance on managing incontinence and impotence, two common side effects of prostate treatment · Current medical options for treating advanced prostate cancer · New advances that mean better prostate cancer survival rates · What to expect after prostate surgery, including information on recovery time and getting on with life · Medical assessments of popular alternative therapies and more Mayo Clinic Essential Guide to Prostate Health is an easy-to-read yet comprehensive guide to understanding, treating and living with prostate disease. It’s just the kind of thorough book you would expect from a world leader in medicine—Mayo Clinic.

In this book, Amit Sood, M.D., M.Sc., a Mayo Clinic specialist in stress and resiliency, reveals how the mind''s instinctive restlessness and shortsightedness generate stress and anxiety and presents strategies for living a more peaceful life. Have you ever driven several miles without noticing anything on the road, or read a page in a book without registering any of it? Do the day''s worries and disappointments crowd your mind as you''re trying to fall asleep at night? Do you feel stressed much of the time and aren''t sure how to find peace? This book is based on the highly popular stress management program offered at Mayo Clinic that Dr. Sood developed after two decades of work with tens of thousands of people. Drawing on groundbreaking brain research, Dr. Sood helps you understand the brain''s two modes and how an imbalance between them produces unwanted stress. From this basis, you learn skills that will help you: Develop deep and sustained attentionPractice gratitude, compassion and acceptanceLive a meaningful lifeCultivate nurturing relationshipsAchieve your highest potential All of these concepts are weaved into a practical and fun journey that has been tested in numerous scientific studies, with consistently positive results. Take the first step to discover greater peace and joy for you and your loved ones. "Dr. Sood has put together a simple, secular and structured program that is anchored in science, is free of rituals and dogmas, and is accessible to everyone. This book can change your life." -- Dr. Andrew Weil "An important innovative approach to well-being, one we all should know about." -- Dr. Daniel Goleman

The #1 New York Times bestseller adapted for people with diabetes, now in paperback—with 16 brand-new pages, full of menus designed to kick-start your weight loss and control your blood sugar. From Mayo Clinic, a leading authority in health and nutrition, comes The Mayo Clinic Diabetes Diet, adapted for people with pre-diabetes and type 2 diabetes from the #1 New York Times bestseller, The Mayo Clinic Diet. This reliable plan is what you need to lose weight to help you control your blood sugar. The medical specialists at Mayo Clinic have created The Mayo Clinic Diabetes Diet as a two-phase plan—Lose It! and Live It! The Diet helps at-risk people prevent and control diabetes by losing weight quickly and safely, and then maintaining that weight loss. The Lose It! phase is a simple, straight-forward, two-week plan that encourages quick but safe weight loss that can help lower blood sugar. The Live It! phase of the diet offers basic and manageable steps and lifestyle changes and choices that are designed to help participants lose one to two pounds a week until a healthy weight is reached, and then to keep the pounds off. Mayo Clinic''s weight-loss and nutrition experts have packed this book with meal plans, practical solutions, and specific tips on how to improve health and lose weight safely. The Mayo Clinic Diabetes Diet tackles all the familiar obstacles that get in the way of weight loss—dislike of exercise, distaste of healthy food, too little time to cook well, a too hectic schedule, struggles with cravings, and minimal support from family and friends. It is a reliable and safe companion for losing weight and controlling diabetes, beginning immediately and into the future. "This diabetes diet isn''t a fad; it''s about changing your habits for the better," states Donald Hensrud, M.D., Mayo Clinic specialist in nutrition and internal medicine and medical editor-in-chief. "With The Mayo Clinic Diabetes Diet, people can truly manage diabetes, eat well, lose weight and enjoy life."

From acupuncture to yoga, echinacea to St. John''s wort, meditation to healing touch, Mayo Clinic provides answers to the most pressing questions people have about the effectiveness of complementary and alternative medicine and when it''s appropriate to use natural remedies in place of or in conjunction with traditional medicine. Mayo Clinic Alternative Medicine also provides helpful tips on how to treat common ailments and incorporate alternative treatments into the readers'' and their families'' lives. Many common health problems can be treated with simple remedies you can do at home. Even if the steps you take don''t cure the problem, they can relieve symptoms and allow you to go about your daily life, or at least help you until you''re able to see a doctor. In situations involving your health or the health of your family, the same questions typically arise: What actions can I take that are immediate, safe and effective? When should I contact my doctor? What symptoms signal an emergency? Mayo Clinic Book of Home Remedies clearly defines these questions with regard to your health concerns, and guides you to choose the appropriate and most effective response.

Organized to present a comprehensive overview of the field of cardiology in an accessible, reader-friendly format that can be covered in about 12 months, this new edition contains roughly 50% new material, the cardiac pharmacology section has been completely reworked, cardiovascular trials have been included, and the entire book has been updated to reflect current practice guidelines and recent developments. The book is peppered throughout with numerous tables and clinical pearls that aid the student, as well as the teacher, to remain focused.

From the breast health experts at Mayo Clinic comes a guide to the many aspects of breast cancer—from prevention, to care and coping, to survival, to living with hope. The Mayo Clinic Breast Cancer Book is the trusted resource for anyone wanting reliable information about this dreaded disease. Mayo Clinic set out to provide comprehensive and up-to-date facts in easy-to-understand language. They''ve succeeded in this handbook for those who''ve been diagnosed, or for those who want to give sensitive and helpful support to someone with breast cancer. The Mayo Clinic Breast Cancer Book stands out for its tone of companionship, as well as for the many patient stories that appear throughout the book. This straightforward yet approachable resource will empower all who are affected by breast cancer. Here are facts about the disease, but also suggestions and inspiration for working effectively with one''s doctors and caregivers. This volume offers solid tools for coping with the many uncertainties and decisions that need to be made when one is diagnosed.

Good food is one of life''s greatest pleasures. That''s the foundation of this revised recipe collection from the highly respected Mayo Clinic. Eating well is not about enduring a restrictive meal plan. It''s about enjoying superb foods that also have remarkable health benefits. The 200 recipes inside are designed to be as satisfying as they are good for you. They include the best ingredients each season has to offer, from fresh corn and juicy plums to toasted almonds and grilled salmon. But delicious, health-promoting recipes aren''t all you''ll find. Also included is an interactive guide that presents a new philosophy of eating based on the latest evidence about the disease-fighting properties of many foods-properties that can lower your risk of developing illnesses from heart disease to cancer. With The New Mayo Clinic Cookbook 2nd Edition, you''ll discover that preparing tantalizing, healthy meals is easier than ever.

"Even if your body has been exposed to bad things for 30 or 40 years, six months of doing the right thing can lead to positive changes." Francisco Lopez-Jimenez, M.D. Cardiologist & Professor of Medicine Mayo Clinic Improving your heart health and reducing your risk of heart disease are two central goals of Mayo Clinic Healthy Heart for Life! The book identifies all the factors Mayo Clinic doctors know you can use to achieve those ends, organized into 10 easy-to-follow steps. This book helps you start making the changes that will improve your heart health. You can start small. In fact, we''ll bring you page after page of ordinary but effective things you can do to fight heart disease. They''re often part of routine activities that you do every day anyway. What''s your chance of a heart attack in the next 10 years? We''ll help you calculate it but more important, we''ll help you reduce it. See page 93. If you take medication for cholesterol, high blood pressure or other heart-related conditions, flip to page 98 the first moment this book is in your hands. You''ll get key tips for improving medication effectiveness and avoiding harmful side effects. See what three heart-healthy goals you can take action on as soon as your book arrives. The quick-start goals discussed on page 25 show that making your heart healthier and stronger doesn''t have to be complicated or difficult. "You might be surprised to learn that keeping your heart healthy doesn''t really take a lot of time. You can start with as little as 10 minutes a day. Small changes, such as standing up and moving more, can make a big difference One of the most important keys is learning to enjoy life." Martha Grogan, M.D., Medical Editor Cardiologist & Assistant Professor of Medicine Mayo Clinic.

Many common health problems can be treated with simple remedies you can do at home. Even if the steps you take don''t cure the problem, they can relieve symptoms and allow you to go about your daily life, or at least help you until you''re able to see a doctor. Some remedies, such as changing your diet to deal with heartburn or adapting your home environment to cope with chronic pain, may seem like common sense. You may have questions about when to apply heat or cold to injuries, what helps relieve the itch of an insect bite, or whether certain herbs, vitamins or minerals are really effective against the common cold or insomnia. You''ll find these answers and more in Mayo Clinic Book of Home Remedies. In situations involving your health or the health of your family, the same questions typically arise: What actions can I take that are immediate, safe and effective? When should I contact my doctor? What symptoms signal an emergency? Mayo Clinic Book of Home Remedies clearly defines these questions with regard to your health concerns and guides you to choose the appropriate and most effective response.

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This indispenable guide offers a complete picture of the road to recovery, and the specifics to move ahead with your life. When possible it encourages readers to resume their favorite hobbies, participate in athletic activities and return to the workplace. For the first time, leading medical specialists at the world-renowned Mayo Clinic offer their expert advice on everything from emotional adjustments, to skin care, to home and car modifications, to quality-of-life improvements. Easy-to-read, illustrated, and well organized, Mayo Clinic Guide to Living with A Spinal Cord Inury provides the "how-to" regarding the day-to-day challenges faced by anyone who has a spinal cord injury.