Bøger af Dawn Harper

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This book covers key areas of women s health, notably breast and reproductive health, from the fertile years through to menopause. In addition to the normal menstrual cycle, it also looks at medical problems specific to women. Topics include: breast cancer - screening, diagnosis, treatment, prognosis, genetics benign breast disease - benign lumps, breast pain, infections menstrual problems - menorrhagia (heavy periods), dysmenorrhoea (painful periods), irregular periods premenstrual syndrome why it occurs, treatment menopause - common and less well recognized symptoms; HRT and non-hormonal alternatives cystitis chronic pelvic pain cervical screening and cervical cancer, including vaccination and controversies (supposed adverse effects etc) cervical cancer, cervical polyps and erosions endometriosis and endometrial cancer ovarian cancer and benign ovarian disease sexual health

Diabetes is common and can have tragic consequences if left untreated. The good news is that Type 2 diabetes is preventable and to a certain extent reversible if we follow the right diet. Delicious rather than deprivation is the keynote here, though, and this book includes tasty recipes from a chef! Dr Dawn explains the different types of diabetes types 1 and 2, and late onset, and what we mean by terms like insulin resistance and metabolic syndrome. She traces the epidemic progress of type 2 diabetes in recent years, and discusses how the lines between type 2 and 1 are becoming increasingly blurred. This book also covers our dietary needs at different stages of life, how metabolism differs, and how even modest weight loss can affect the risk of developing severe illness eg heart disease.

Many conditions affect our brain and nervous system, and this book provides an in-depth guide to the anatomy of our nervous system. Dr Dawn unravels the mysteries of this complex system, looking at what the different parts of our brain do and what happens when they go wrong. Topics include headaches and migraine, epilepsy, stroke, multiple sclerosis, dementia, motor neurone disease, and benign and cancerous brain tumours. The relevant scans and tests, what they involve and what they can show. She also covers warning signs and symptoms, what you need to know from your doctor, and what to expect from your treatment.

This book features an in-depth explanation of the digestive system, explaining what each part is and exactly what it does. Dr Dawn tells you all you need to know about digestive ailments, from indigestion to stomach cancer, constipation to diarrhoea, irritable bowel syndrome to inflammatory bowel disease, food poisoning to colon cancer and debunks myths and provides self-help tips along the way. She also explains clearly what medical tests are looking for, so that anyone going for an investigation will know exactly what to expect, along with treatment options.

As GP and mother of three, Dr Dawn takes you through the steep learning curve that presents when you become a parent, taking you through the basics of feeding, changing and bathing. This reassuring book tells you what to expect, covering everything from nappy rash and sore nipples to premature babies, twins and emergencies.

This book is a one stop shop for all things cardiac. Starting with a lucid explanation of the anatomy of the cardiovascular system, it covers everything from high blood pressure and raised cholesterol to angina and heart failure, abnormal heart rhythms, disease of the valves of the heart, and diseases of the peripheral blood vessels. Who is at risk, and what you can do to reduce your risks, are also covered along with advice on lifestyle factors and realistic tips on how to help yourself. Dr Dawn also examines medical tests and examinations, when they may be necessary, and exactly what they re looking for.

A comprehensive guide to help you understand why we put on weight! Dr Dawn explains our dietary needs at different stages of life, how metabolism differs, and the implications for our general health and wellbeing. There is a sensible look at the role of diet and exercise. Dr Dawn describes how even modest weight loss can affect your risk of developing other illnesses such as heart disease, and even how long you can expect to live. There is a comprehensive chapter on diabetes, including the types of diabetes and what we mean by terms like insulin resistance and metabolic syndrome.