Ebook Table Of Contents How the Ear works Causes and Symptoms of Hearing Loss Treatments Hearing Tests Types of Hearing Devices Hearing Loss and Speech Wearing Headphones Hearing and Your Job What is Usher Syndrome Vision and Hearing Loss What is Acoustic Neuroma Meniere's Disease Tinnitus Communication and Hearing Loss Cochlear Implants Sample Content Preview How The Ear Works Considering its puny size, your ear is an extraordinary instrument. A sugar cube sized piece of equipment, you are able to distinguish all speech sounds along with another nearly half a million other sounds. Your ears’ main function is to collect, process, and send sound to your brain. But that is not all; those two small intricate mechanisms that you have on the sides of your head are also responsible for keeping your balance. To easily understand how your ear works, you should get to know its three main sections and the functions of these areas. The ear is basically divided into three sections: outer, middle, and inner ear. These three parts are all connected to each other in order for you to hear and process sounds to the brain. Outer Ear: Acoustic Catcher

Ebook Table Of Contents What is Agoraphobia Exploring the Agoraphobic Personality Recovery Techniques That Work The Agoraphobic and Recovery The Agoraphobic Family Building a Support System All Anxiety Disorders are Not the Same Different Types of Anxiety Disorders Can Agoraphobia Be Cured Symptoms and How to Avert Them Depression and Anxiety Other Helpful Therapies Putting Fieldwork in Action Medications Alternative Therapies Ebook Sample Content Preview What is Agoraphobia Each one of us is afraid of something. Some people are scared of spiders, while others feel uncomfortable in an enclosed space. Agoraphobia is best described as an anxiety disorder precipitated by the fear of having a panic attack in a setting from which there is no easy means of escape. People who have this problem don’t want to be seen in public or go to unfamiliar places. In severe cases, that individual will confine themselves to their home since they see this as their only refuge. According to many, agoraphobia is considered to be the worst kind because you shut yourself off from the world. If you are lucky, you may experience mild symptoms so you avoid certain people and places. But if you suffer from severe symptoms, then it could really be debilitating. Someone with severe symptoms won’t be able to function outside their home. Most of the time, they will confine themselves in their homes and this usually lasts for years. The second they try to go out, they experience labored breathing, dizziness heart pounding and retreat back into the house.

PLR Ebook Table Of Contents What Is Bipolar Disorder? Getting An Accurate Diagnosis Different Types of Bipolar Disorder Reinventing Thoughts and Relationships Preventing Suicide and Other Damaging Behaviors Types of Episodes Causes of Bipolar Disorder Biochemistry of the Disorder Negative Thoughts and Social Factors Triggers and the Prognosis Medications Treatment Creating Your Recovery Plan Food, Fun and Exercise PLR Ebook Sample Content Preview What Is Bipolar Disorder? Bipolar disorder is a manic depressive illness that occurs due to an imbalance of chemicals in the brain. As a result, the sufferer will have unusual shifts in energy, mood and ability to function. This is very different from what normal people go through, as the symptoms of anyone suffering from this type of disorder are very severe. People who are unable to manage it will have difficulty in maintaining relationships, finding a job and excelling in school. Studies show that there are about 5.7 million Americans or 2.6% of the total population at different age levels that have bipolar disorder. This may begin during childhood while some may develop it later on in life. This may happen to adults who are either alcohol or drug dependent but this has occurred frequently in people with seasonal depression and certain anxiety disorders like PTSD or posttraumatic stress disorder.

Ebook Table Of Contents Teenagers and Drugs – An Overview What Are Depressants Alcoholism What Are Stimulants Opiods and Analgesics Cannabinols Hallucinogens and Other Substances Glues, Inhalants and Aerosols Over The Counter - OTC Caffeine and Nicotine Among Teens What To Do In A Drug Emergency Is Your Teen At Risk for AIDS Symptoms of Teenage Drug Abuse Therapies for Drug Addicted Teens Resources PLR Ebook Sample Content Preview Teenagers and Drugs – An Overview Teenagers and Drugs The rate of teenagers getting involved with different kinds of drugs is escalating at an alarming rate.  Even though governments and other agencies are trying their best to educate teenagers and implement programs to spread information about the harmful effects of drugs, many teenagers still fall into its evil trap. The Stage of Exploration and Experimentation One of the major reasons why teenagers are very susceptible to drug usage and abuse is because they are in the life stage of exploration and experimentation.  The curiosity of an individual is said to be at its highest point during the adolescent years. Many glue-sniffing cases have been reported and most of the teenagers involved in such cases simply said that they did it because they were curious and wanted to feel what it was like to sniff glue.  Aside from being deemed as the stage of curiosity, adolescence is also considered to be a time of turbulence and adjustment.  Sometimes, teenagers fall into the trap of drug abuse because of peer pressure and the need to belong to social circles...

PLR Ebook Table Of Contents Wheelchairs A to Z Different Types of Wheelchairs Bariatric Wheelchairs Manual Wheelchairs Handcycles and Trikes Lifts, Ceiling Tracks and Overhead Lifts Stair Glides, Platforms and Elevators Wheelchairs for the Shower Driving and Wheelchairs Electric Scooters Pediatric Wheelchairs Power Wheelchairs - Getting Serious Sports Wheelchairs What About Used Wheelchairs Wheelchair Accessories and Parts Sample Content Preview Wheelchairs A to Z So You Need A Wheelchair? A wheelchair is a valuable piece of equipment for people with mobility problems. Although the notion of using one may not be thrilling – since it usually accompanies a particular infirmity, wheelchair-bound individuals need not worry too much about adapting to a new and totally different lifestyle. In fact, a lot of modifications have been carried out so as to accommodate these mobility aids particularly in public places and establishments. Common Reasons Behind Wheelchair Use There are many reasons why someone would need to use a wheelchair. It may be transitory or permanent depending on the disease or disability. Some of the most common causes include old age, severe weakness, muscular and skeletal disorders, neurological conditions, congenital anomalies, spinal cord injuries, and other infirmities. People who have incurred various forms of muscular and/or skeletal trauma from falls, and vehicular or other types of accidents also require the use of wheelchairs. Some of these patients may necessitate mobility aids for rehabilitation purposes and only within a specified span of time, while others may be confined to wheelchairs indefinitely or even for as long as they live.

Table Of Contents What is Plyometrics and How Does it Work? Basics of Plyometric Training Plyometrics, Aerobics and Flexibility Warm-Up Drills Classifying Jumps Equipment More How To’s About Warm-Up Drills About Vertical Jumping How to Design a Basic Training Program Developing a Sport Program Sample Programs to Increase Vertical and Linear Jumps Improving Lateral Movement and Directional Changes Basic Plyometric Exercises Sport Specific Drills Where to Find Instruction Sample Content Preview What is Plyometrics and How Does it Work? Facts About Plyometrics Even if the word plyometrics is being used often by a lot of dedicated athletes, only a few really know how this performance-enhancing technique works. It started out as a training technique in the enigmatic Eastern part of the world. At first, it was coined as jump training. But the world only began to take notice of plyometrics when several countries from the East started to dominate various fields in sports. Plyometrics was believed to be behind most of their victories. Way back in the 1920s, only athletes engaged in track and field applied plyometrics into their training regimen. They were the first to make use of a systematic approach of using plyometric training techniques. But in the 1970s, other sports started to integrate plyometrics into their training program as well, particularly those that necessitated explosive power during competitions.

Table Of Contents What is Irritable Bowel Syndrome (IBS)? Who Is At Risk for IBS? What Are the Symptoms of IBS? What Causes IBS - Overview of the GI Tract What Sets Off IBS Flare-ups? Is IBS a Harbinger of Something Worse? All About Colonoscopy Sigmoidoscopy Facts Enteroscopy IBS and Prescription Drugs When Should You See a Doctor? How Effective Are OTC (over the counter) Treatments? An Ounce of Prevention Control IBS with Homeopathy IBS and Diet IBS in Children Ebook Sample Content Preview What is Irritable Bowel Syndrome (IBS)? What Is Irritable Bowel Syndrome? Even though irritable bowel syndrome, or IBS, is one of the most common gastrointestinal disorders encountered by doctors, a lot of people still do not know much about the illness. This could probably be due to the fact that it is not given as much attention when compared to other illnesses. It could also be that irritable bowel syndrome itself has not been properly defined and explained to people. Irritable Bowel Syndrome: Basic Definition Irritable bowel syndrome or spastic colon is considered as a functional bowel disorder. Two of the most common manifestations of IBS are abdominal pain from cramps and apparent changes in bowel habits. Some of the principal signs of this syndrome are pain in the lower abdomen and a sensation of being bloated, which are most often relieved by defecating. Irritable bowel syndrome, statistically speaking, is very common. It makes up 20% to 50% of all gastroenterology cases every year.

PLR Ebook Table Of Contents What is Lyme Disease Testing for Lyme Disease Lyme Disease in Children Lyme Disease in Women Acute or Chronic What Treatments Are Available Diet and Nutrition Antibiotics and Lyme Disease What is a Rife Machine Four Types of Rife Machines Hyperbaric Oxygen Chamber About Ozone Therapy Hyperthermia Problems With Common Therapies Resources Ebook Sample Content Preview What is Lyme Disease? Lyme Disease 101 - What is Lyme disease? Lyme disease is a bacterial disease transmitted mainly through tick bite. The illness is also called borreliosis and spirochete bacteria from the genus Borrelia are the main cause. Lyme disease comes from a range of deer ticks or blacklegged ticks like Borrelia burgdorferi, Ixodes dammini, Amblyomma americanum, Ixodes scapularis and many more. Both man and animal can acquire the disease. There are at least 37 Borrelia species while 12 are related to the condition. In the United States, Lyme disease is the top infectious disease in terms of spread rate. Out of every 100,000 individuals, 7.9 have Lyme disease. 49 states also report having cases of the disease. Other countries like Canada, the United Kingdom and other European nations also have Lyme disease as the most common tick-borne illness. The type of tick also varies depending on the geographical region. Other animal species like flies, mosquitoes, fleas and lizards are also suggested to successfully transmit Lyme disease to human beings.

Ebook Table Of Contents Defining Cancer Risk Factors Breast Cancer Ovarian Cancer Lung Cancer Pancreatic Cancer Colorectal Cancer Leukemia Environmental Concerns Diet as a Contributor to Cancers Cancer Fighting Foods About Chemotherapy Radiation Therapy Homeopathy and Cancer Resources Sample Content Preview Defining Cancer Basic Facts About Cancer What is Cancer? Cancer is a disease wherein cells act abnormally, growing and dividing beyond their usual limits and capabilities. The spread of the aggressive cells then invade, damage and destroy nearby tissues also known as metastasis. These are the three main malignant properties of cancer cells namely aggressive, invasive and quick spreading. Benign cells do not have these properties and are considered relatively safe although they also have the tendency to transform into malignant ones. Cancer may occur in every individual at every age and has a 13% mortality rate. Animals and plants can also be affected by the deadly disease. Most types of cancers are due to abnormal genetic composition of the malignant cells that can result from environmental factors or congenital anomalies...

Table Of Contents First Things First How Much Exercise Do You Need? Basics of Fitness Resistance Training How to Combat Fatigue Walking Costs Nothing Beginner Fitness Program Intermediate Fitness Program Advanced Fitness Program Workout Gear Exercise Guide Fitness and Nutrition Exercise and Your Health Sport Training Inexpensive Equipment PLR Ebook Sample Content Preview First Things First First things first: Motivation for a home fitness program The modern lifestyle each person has to contend with has resulted in quite a number of problems affecting both mental and physical health. People live their lives with only one goal in mind and that is to produce more, earn more and consume more. This has resulted in serious problems with the way people live their lives including the way they choose the food that they eat as well as their daily physical activities. People are so busy that they find it more practical to eat frozen food or fast food instead of cooking sumptuous and healthy meals.  People are so caught up with their jobs that they no longer have much time for walking or for simple physical activities like a game of tennis or riding a bike. A person who has weight problems should consider incorporating his physical activities with his work or schedule.  It is not easy to maintain a good fitness program but he has to prioritize first things first.