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'Full of common sense and good humour. If you read only one book about transvestism read this one.' Skin Two 'Valuable insights.' - Cross-Talk 'It gave me personal insight...fun reading.' - Renaissance News 'Open and readable' GEMS news 'Not only a good read but also an easy read. This skilled communicator wears his learning lightly' - Repartee 'Revealing and often touching.' - Reflections 'The results of a major survey' - Birmingham Post 'Wonderful - to raise the spirits of the closeted and guilt ridden transvestite.' - Wildside Toronto 'Whether for titillation or serious study this volume...

Other than Alzheimer's disease normal pressure hydrocephalus (NPH) is the commonest cause of dementia. It affects millions. The diagnosis is missed more than 80% of the time. Millions of patients with have been wrongly diagnosed. If they have idiopathic normal pressure hydrocephalus they can be treated and possibly cured. The author describes the symptoms of idiopathic normal pressure hydrocephalus and how it can be diagnosed and treated. He also explains why doctors and nurses so often miss this diagnosis and why idiopathic normal pressure hydrocephalus is so little known. The author Dr ...

"Trusting your doctor can be lethal. Dr Vernon Coleman, one of the world's leading experts, has defined 12 simple rules; each one of which could save your life. Easy to read, this could be the most important book in your life." Dr Coleman's laws of medicine have been carefully formulated over 40 years of practising and writing about health care. Here's how Dr Coleman describes this book: `However good your doctor is, and however much you may trust him or her, you must share the responsibility for your own health, and you must know when to tell your doctor if you think that the treatment ...

This is the original Story of Medicine, first published in 1985 but as fresh today as it was then. Dr Vernon Coleman's history book is unlike any other. It covers all aspects of medicine from the very earliest days and traces developments alongside social and political changes. Dr Coleman MB ChB DSc FRSA is the international bestselling author of over 100 books. What the papers say: 'The Story of Medicine endeavours to chart the history of medicine from man's origins to the present day in 250 pages. Vernon Coleman manages to handle this project with aplomb. The book concerns itself with the...

A straightforward guide to the various forms of arthritis (including rheumatoid arthritis, osteoarthritis and other arthritic disorders) written by a registered and licensed medical practitioner and containing information on pain control, drugs, exercise and alternative solutions. This is a solid, fact-filled and sensible bestseller which contains none of the tempting "here today, gone tomorrow" miracle cures that are frequently promoted in the press but found not to work! Contents include: The facts about rheumatoid arthritis The facts about osteoarthritis What doctors can do What you can ...

For over 20 years this massive international bestseller has been widely praised by caring doctors.Bestselling author Dr Vernon Coleman MB ChB DSc FRSA was the first doctor to point out that doctors are now one of the top three causes of death - along with cancer and heart disease and to describe the role of the immune system in the development of cancer. In this book he explains that the person most likely to kill you is not a burglar, a mugger, a deranged relative or a drunken driver. The facts show that the person most likely to kill you is your doctor. This classic book explains how to ...

Bodypower is the international bestseller (Top Ten in the Sunday Times) which was voted one of the Top 100 books of all time in a large survey of readers. It is, of course, very unpopular with drug companies and others who don't like the idea of patients looking after themselves. Widely praised by professional reviewers and many doctors, serialised around the world and the subject of several TV series, Bodypower explains how you can use the power of your body to keep you healthy and to make you well in 90% of illnesses. The author, Dr Vernon Coleman MB ChB DSc FRSA, is a registered medical ...

Along with cancer and circulatory disease doctors and nurses are one of our top three killers; they kill far more people than infections, road accidents, terrorists and criminals put together. Doctors and nurses now almost certainly kill more people than cancer. Dr Coleman MB ChB DSc FRSA, unpopular with the drug industry controlled medical establishment, is recognised as having issued a greater number of accurate warnings and predictions about health risks than any other doctor. This book explains why doctors and nurses are so deadly, why most medical research is useless, why original ...

Exactly what the title says! A guide to spotting psychopaths. One in five people is a psychopath. How many do you know? Psychopaths lie and manipulate and ruin the lives of those around them. Very few psychopaths are in prison or hospital - most are living in the community, with families and jobs. Dr Vernon Coleman MB ChB DSc FRSA is a registered GP and bestselling author who has written widely on mental illness. He has written over 100 books which have sold over two million copies in the UK and been translated into 25 languages. Published by the European Medical Journal. What the papers ...

How to unlock your body's protective powers and defend yourself against infectious diseases and cancer. A healthy immune system doesn't just protect you against infection - it is an essential factor in your body's ability to fight off all other diseases - including cancer. The first two parts of this book explain why and how are bodies are under siege - and why the incidence of cancer and infectious diseases is rising rapidly (and likely to continue rising). Infectious diseases started to become resistant to antibiotics a quarter of a century ago. Since then the situation has steadily ...

An international bestseller when first published in 1986 this is the original `mind over body' book which spawned hundreds of imitations. As relevant today as when it was first published. Contents include: How to use your personal strengths How to control destructive emotions How your mind influences your body How to deal with guilt How to harness positive emotions How to relax your mind How to conquer your weaknesses Teach yourself mental self defence Plus specific advice to help you enjoy good health What the critics say about Mindpower by Dr Vernon Coleman; 'Do read this book!' Sunday ...

A full account of how you can stay healthy and live longer. Packed with vital, life saving advice and information. Written by former GP and international bestselling author Dr Vernon Coleman MB ChB DSc FRSA. Dr Coleman has written over 100 books which have sold over two million paperback and hardback copies in the UK and been translated into 25 languages. Many TV and radio series have been based on his books which include Bodypower and How to Stop Your Doctor Killing You. Dr Coleman has lectured to doctors, nurses and medical students. For free articles see www.vernoncoleman.com What the ...

Please do NOT read this if you believe all psychiatrists are wonderful. Read it if you have doubts and want a critical and informed view from an independent doctor. Dr Coleman, who has spent over 40 years campaigning for the mentally ill (and has been widely praised for his work by patients, doctors and the British Government),explains why psychiatry is not a science and psychiatrists should be treated with caution. Dr Vernon Coleman MB ChB DSc FRSA is a general practitioner and the author of over 100 books which have sold over 2 million hardback and paperback copies in the UK and been ...

Advice and information on staying young for longer from international bestselling author Dr Vernon Coleman MB ChB DSc FRSA. Dr Coleman, a former hospital doctor and GP has written over 100 books which have sold more than two million hardback and paperback copies in the UK and been translated into 25 languages. Dr Coleman's bestselling medical books include Bodypower and How to Stop Your Doctor Killing You. What the papers say: Vernon Coleman writes brilliant books - Good Book Guide No thinking person can ignore him - The Ecologist Acknowledged authority - The Observer A godsend - Daily ...

An introduction, explanation and analysis of crossdressing written for transvestites, their partners and health care professionals. This book explores the phenomenon of crossdressing (aka transvestism) and explains why crossdresssing can lead to male emancipation. The author dispels myths and replaces misunderstandings and confusion with clarity and light. The author, a doctor and bestselling author is the author of 'Men in Bras, Panties and Dresses'.

What reviewers say about this book by Dr Vernon Coleman MB ChB DSc FRSA: If all the money spent on cancer research had been spend on teaching people what we know about the causes of cancer, millions of lives would have been saved - Belfast Newsletter Extremely readable - Connections Scotland Discover how to cut your cancer risk by up to 80 % - Nexus The facts in this book are soundly based - No! I like the views of Dr Vernon Coleman - Prostate Focus Dr Vernon Coleman claims that the suppression of information about the links between cancer and diet by a greedy and conscience free food ...

Does your astrological star sign really influence your health? This book contains the results of the largest and most comprehensive scientific study of the influence of astrological signs on human health. The conclusion: the astrology-health link cannot be ignored, Dr Vernon Coleman, MB ChB DSc FRSA, is the Sunday Times bestselling author of over 100 books. His books have been translated into 25 languages and sold around the world. In the UK alone Vernon Coleman's books have sold over two million copies in hardback and paperback. Dr Coleman has written over 5,000 articles for medical ...

Over 30 years ago, in 1978, Dr Vernon Coleman wrote the first popular book on stress. Years later (in 1991) he realised that much of the stress to which we are exposed is part of our modern society - and cannot be managed with the usual stress control techniques. He invented the phrase 'toxic stress' to define this type of stress. He wrote 'Toxic Stress' to explain just how and why 'toxic stress' makes us ill and how it is different to ordinary stress. Toxic stress causes or exacerbates 90 per cent of all illness. This revised and updated edition shows how you can deal with it. Sunday Times...

A comprehensive medical guidebook to health problems affecting men and women over the age of 50. Subjects covered include: Alzheimer's disease, arthritis, backache, bowel cancer, cancer, cataract, deafness, deep vein thrombosis, diabetes, drugs, gallstones, glaucoma, haemorrhoids, headaches and migraines, heart attacks and heart disease, heartburn, hiatus hernia, high blood pressure, indigestion, irritable bowel syndrome, low acid levels, low blood sugar, menieres disease, osteoporosis, pain, periodontal disease, polymyalgia rheumatica, prostate disease, Raynaud's disease, restless legs, ...

In his international bestseller Spiritpower (first published in 2000), Dr Vernon Coleman examines the reasons for our loss of freedom and personal dignity and explains how we can all regain our physical, mental and spiritual strength and independence. `A terrific read and one which opens the mind in each of the 39 chapters.' - Bookshelf `I regard Spiritpower as my most valued book ever.' - B.H., Middlesborough `Spiritpower is helping me through a difficult time.' D.F.', France `My deepest thanks to the author who is doing amazing work. In chapter 18, the section on when temptation led you ...