Showing results for "life-" in Physical Impairments & Disabilities

Living in the Belgian Congo with her husband in the 1960s, Fran’s mother became pregnant with a daughter. However, right after she gave birth in the hospital, she felt strange. Unbeknownst to anyone, another daughter was on the way, but before anybody responded, an hour had passed. Because of the delay, Fran was born with cerebral palsy. Growing up with her siblings in Africa, Fran always felt different. When everyone else was playing and having fun, she would watch and wish she could join in.

Who Wants Normal? lifts the lid off a subject that is too often shrouded in awkwardness and silence. It offers support, inspiration and a sense of solidarity to the many, many women with disabilities and long-term health issues – as well as opening the eyes of anyone wanting to better understand the many facets of living with a disability.

In Disability Is Human, she brings the same energy and insights from her popular presentations and workshops to nearly every industry—where Dr. Cawthon has empowered, encouraged, and supported thousands of people in their journey toward greater access.

Barbara Anderson narrates with brutal honesty the day-to-day experience of having a child with disabilities: the challenges inside and outside the home, health and life complications, the shifting priorities, the daily Mt. Everest-sized struggle of having a child with an—until now—irreversible diagnosis such as infantile cerebral palsy.

In Heal Your Pain Now, Dr. Joe Tatta teaches you how to regain control of your life by breaking the cycle of persistent pain. Following Dr. Tatta's program, you learn the role of the brain in pain - and how to use your brain to stop your pain; how nutrition can eliminate the inflammation in your body, which is exacerbating your pain; and how to overcome sedentary syndrome and choose the best movement strategy.

The way our lives are today, it’s only natural we all face some stress and anxiety. But when this panic becomes overwhelming and prevents you from living your life, then it’s time to take action and manage your anxiety! With this unique guide, you can learn everything about anxiety and relevant disorders so you can control your emotions and lead a peaceful life.

Back Health for Life presents ten evidence-based strategies to help listeners prevent and manage back pain, with a special focus on self care and proper ergonomics. Written by a clinical specialist in physical therapy, this book offers a practical, holistic approach to back pain management, empowering listeners to take control of their health and well-being.

You have big dreams… Yet it seems there’s always something standing in your way, and reaching them feels impossible. It’s overwhelming, and it’s far less scary to hit the snooze button, roll back over, and carry on living life as you know it… But your fear is what’s really holding you back… and you can overcome it. Every setback you face is an opportunity in disguise, and you can push past every limit that stands in the way of your dreams.

An estimated 466 million people worldwide have severe hearing loss. By 2050, as the population ages, this number is expected to jump to 900 million—and this doesn’t include the many people living with mild hearing loss. Likewise, balance is an ongoing problem for many. Millions of people have an ongoing problem with balance or experience issues with dizziness every day. Now in its third edition, Mayo Clinic on Hearing and Balance will help you understand what causes hearing loss and balance issues, how they can be prevented, and how you can manage and live well with them.

Linda Olson and her husband, Dave Hodgens, were young doctors whose story had all the makings of a fairy tale. But then, while they were vacationing in Germany, a train hit their van, shattering their lives - and Linda's body. Inspiring and deeply moving, Gone asks listeners to find not only courage, but also laughter in the unexpected challenges we all face. The day of the accident, no one envied Linda and Dave. Today, many do.

Here's the uplifting true life philosophy from a book first written by Champion Armless Golfer Tommy McAuliffe in 1938 and edited by his grandson, award-winning author Tom McAuliffe. One of the original positive-thinking proponents, McAuliffe lost both arms at the age of nine.

Alkoholsucht bekämpfen: Wie Du der Alkoholsucht entfliehst und zurück ins Leben findest. Hast Du bislang erfolglos versucht, weg von der Flasche zu kommen? Sichere Dir noch heute das Hörbuch und starte in ein Leben ohne Alkohol.