What Dying People Want: Practical Wisdom for the End of Life
Author: David Kuhl
Facing death results in more fear and anxiety than any other human experience. Though much has been done to address the physical pain suffered by those with a terminal illness, Western medicine has been slow to understand and alleviate the psychological and spiritual distress that comes with the knowledge of death. In What Dying People Want, Dr. David Kuhl begins to bridge that gap by addressing end-of-life realities--practical and emotional--through his own experiences as a doctor and through the words and experiences of people who knew that they were dying.
Dr. Kuhl presents ways of finding new life in the process of dying, understanding the inner reality of living with a terminal illness, and addressing the fear of pain, as well as pain itself. He also offers concrete guidance on how to enhance doctor/patient relationships and hold family meetings, and provides an introduction to the process of life review.
It is possible to find meaning and peace in the face of death. What Dying People Want "helps us learn to view the knowledge of death as a gift, not a curse." (New Times)
Library Journal
Drawing from case studies that he conducted as part of the Soros Foundation's "Death in America" project, Kuhl provides a balanced perspective on caring for the terminally ill. An M.D. himself, he acknowledges that doctors sometimes have poor interpersonal skills, and he offers helpful insight into why this is so and how patients can foster better communication. Besides discussing the physician's account of the clinical aspects of the dying process, Kuhl sensitively examines the harder-to-define psychological and spiritual issues. Unfortunately, he often focuses too much on certain patients whose stories are interesting but perhaps less applicable to the average person. Written for a general audience, this book will also fit well into medical libraries and other healthcare collections. Kuhl's research makes a good companion to Cynthia Pearson and Margaret L. Stubbs's Parting Company: Understanding the Loss of a Loved One. [The Soros Foundation, named after Hungarian American philanthropist George Soros, is a group of nonprofit organizations dedicated to creating and sustaining open societies around the world. Ed.] Annette Haines, Art & Design Field Lib., Anne Arbor, MI Copyright 2002 Cahners Business Information.
Booknews
Drawing on ten years of interviews with terminally ill patients and their families for the Project on Death in America, and literary and other sources of wisdom, a Vancouver, BC physician to cancer patients penetrates the denial shrouding death in our culture. Dr. Kuhl gives advice on improving communication and palliative care for psychological and spiritual as well as physical pain. Annotation c. Book News, Inc., Portland, OR
Low-Carb Smoothies: More Than 135 Recipes to Satisfy Your Sweet Tooth Without Guilt
Author: Donna Pliner Rodnitzky
Watching your carbs? Look inside for more than 135 fabulous recipes for frosty drinks so delicious it's hard to believe they're legal.
If you're a committed carbohydrate counter or a calorie-conscious eater, you can reclaim the pleasure of sipping a yummy, nutritious smoothie. Donna Pliner Rodnitzky, a proven master at whipping up palate-pleasing glassfuls, presents a host of great-tasting, sin-free delights.
In Low-Carb Smoothies, you'll learn how to transform a carb-and calorie-laden smoothie into a guiltless treat by replacing forbidden ingredients with intensely flavored sugar-free syrups, low-glycemic fruits, and protein powders. Get tips on how to find the best fruit and the basic equipment you'll need to create low-carb smoothie perfection. With both low-carb and ultra-low-carb options, you'll find recipes to suit every phase of your diet, whether you're on the most stringent plan or in a less-restrictive maintenance phase. All the recipes minimize the carb count and maximize taste.
Discover too a host of ideas for low-carb garnishes, from strawberry fans to carb-friendly peanut-butter cookies, to make your smoothies not only taste great but look great. A smoothie is the perfect treat to serve your guests at the end of a meal or as a midday refresher—they'll never know it's diet-friendly.
Choose from a host of delectable recipes, including:
•Huckle-berry Thin
•Blueberry Chill
•Coconut CarbBuster
•Raspberry Tornado
•South Peach to Diet For
•Raspberry Chocolate Espresso
•Chocolate Almond Bar Smoothie
•Peanut Butter Cup
•Happily Ever Apple
•And more .. .
Table of Contents:
| Introduction | XIII | |
| 1 | The Skinny on Low-Carb Diets | |
| What's It All About? | 1 | |
| 2 | Fruit for Thought | |
| Low-Carb Smoothie Ingredients | 7 | |
| 3 | Getting up to Speed | |
| All You'll Ever Need to Know to Prepare a Low-Carb Smoothie | 19 | |
| 4 | Simple Pleasures | |
| Basic Low-Carb Favorites | 25 | |
| Ultra Low-Carb (6 grams or less) | 27 | |
| Low-Carb (10 grams or less) | 53 | |
| 5 | Frosty and Fortified | |
| Pumped-Up Smoothies For Your Health | 77 | |
| Ultra Low-Carb (8 grams or less) | 79 | |
| Low-Carb (12 grams or less) | 107 | |
| 6 | Maintenance Low-Carb Smoothies | |
| Now That You've Taken it off, Keep it off! | 131 | |
| Ultra Low-Carb (12 grams or less) | 133 | |
| Low-Carb (15 grams or less) | 157 | |
| 7 | The Garnish Factor | |
| How to Embellish a Low-Carb Smoothie | 185 | |
| 8 | Mail-Order and Online Shopping | |
| Where to Get Low-Carb Ingredients | 207 | |
| Index | 211 |
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