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Quilts and health / by MacDowell, Marsha.; Luz, Clare,author.; Donaldson, Beth,1957-author.;
Includes bibliographical references and index.Evidence of the impact of quilts and quiltmaking on health and health-care outcomes -- The art of health-related quiltmaking -- Individual experiences of health and well-being through quiltmaking -- Public and collective quiltmaking for health and well-being -- Quilts in healing environments and clinical care."Name an illness, medical condition, or disease and you will find quiltmaking associated with it. From Alzheimer's to Irritable Bowel Syndrome, Lou Gehrig's Disease to Crigler-Najjar Syndrome, and for nearly every form of cancer, millions of quilts have been made in support of personal well-being, health education, patient advocacy, memorialization of victims, and fundraising. In Quilts and Health, Marsha MacDowell, Clare Luz, and Beth Donaldson explore the long historical connection between textiles and health and its continued and ever growing importance in contemporary society. This lavishly illustrated book brings together over one hundred health-related quilts--with imagery from abstract patterns to depictions of fibromyalgia to an ovarian cancer diary--and the stories behind the art, as told by makers, recipients, healthcare professionals, and many others. This incredible book speaks to the healing power of quilts and quiltmaking and to the deep connections between art and health."--Book jacket.
Subjects: Quilting; Quilts; Medicine in the Arts.; Art Therapy.; Textiles.;
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Advances in psychedelic medicine : state-of-the-art therapeutic applications / by Winkelman, Michael,editor.edt; Sessa, Ben,editor.edt;
Includes bibliographical references and index.Researchers, program administrators, and practicing clinicians explain the most recent developments in using psychedelic substances to treat psychological, physiological, and social problems.
Subjects: Mental illness; Mental illness; Hallucinogenic drugs.; Hallucinogenic drugs; Mental Disorders; Hallucinogens.; Hallucinogens;
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American decades : 2010-2019 / by Bargeron, Eric,editor.; Beach, Hollis,editor.; Gale (Firm);
Includes bibliographical references and index.ch. 1. World events -- ch. 2. The arts -- ch. 3. Business and the economy -- ch. 4. Education -- ch. 5. Fashion and design -- ch. 6. Government and politics -- ch. 7. Law and justice -- ch. 8. Lifestyles and social trends -- ch. 9. Media -- ch. 10. Medicine and health -- ch. 11. Religion -- ch. 12. Science and technology -- ch. 13. Sports.Covers everything from monumental events and groundbreaking individuals to the fascinating details of Americans' daily lives. Supports historical research in disciplines from the arts and business to law, medicine, technology and social trends.Description based on print version record.
On-line resources: https://libproxy.kirtland.edu/login?url=https://link.gale.com/apps/pub/4KJI/GVRL?sid=gale_marc&u=lom_kirtlandcc -- Available online. Click here to access.;
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The American women's almanac : 500 years of making history / by Felder, Deborah G,author.;
Includes bibliographical references (pages 549-552) and index.The arrival of women in America -- The struggle for equality: The first women's rights movement -- The second women's rights movement -- Literature -- Art and applied arts -- Media and the performing arts -- Sports figures -- Science, medicine, and technology -- Politics, government, and the law -- Religion -- Activists for social change -- Education - Business leaders and entrepreneurs -- The military -- Explorers."The most complete and affordable single-volume reference on women's history available today, this almanac is a unique and valuable resource devoted to illustrating the moving and often lost history of women in America. A fascinating mix of biographies, little-known or misunderstood historical facts, enlightening essays on significant legislation and movements, this book also contains numerous photographs and illustrations. Honoring and celebrating the vital role of women in American history, this fascinating tome provides insights on the long-ignored influence, inspiration, and impact of women on U.S. society and culture. The most illustrious figures, as well as less-known stars, are illuminated, including Louisa May Alcott, Susan B. Anthony, Clara Barton, Mary McCleod Bethune, Nellie Bly, Amelia Earhart, Jessie Benton Fremont, Marguerite Higgins, Grace Hopper, Julia Ward Howe, Harriet Jacobs, Barbara Jordan, Julie Krone, Juliette Gordon Lowe, Dolley Madison, Lynn Nottage, Pocahontas, Jeanette Rankin, Sally Ride, Bernice Sandler, and approximately 350 others"--
Subjects: Women;
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The future of healing : exploring the parallels of Eastern and Western medicine / by Milburn, Michael P.;
Includes bibliographical references (p. [345]-351) and index.Tuning to the rhythm of space and time : the theoretical foundations of Oriental medicine -- Creating balance with needles and herbs : the healing art of Chinese medicine -- A story of clocks and genes : uncloaking the old biology -- Embracing complexity : an exploration of the new biology and medicine -- Exploring the cosmic tapestry : Chinese medicine and the new biology -- An ounce of prevention : primary medicine East and West -- The mysterious link between mind and body : holistic health East and West -- You are what you eat : the role of diet and lifestyle in health and disease -- The mystery of qi : "energy" in Chinese medicine and the new biology.
Subjects: Holistic medicine.; Medicine, Chinese.;
© c2001., Crossing Press,
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Merck's index of fine chemicals and drugs for the materia medica and the arts [microform] : a guide for the physician, apothecary, chemist, and dealer / by Merck, E.(Emanuel); Merck & Co.;
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Subjects: Drugs; Chemicals; Materia medica;
© 1889., Cherouny Printing and Publishing Co.,
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The Proteus effect : stem cells and their promise for medicine / by Parson, Ann B.;
Includes bibliographical references (p. 249-275) and index.
Subjects: Stem cells; Stem cells;
© c2004., Joseph Henry Press,
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Rough sleepers / by Kidder, Tracy,author.;
Includes bibliographical references (pages 287-299).I. The van -- II. The art of healing -- Conscripted -- Foot soaking -- Disaster medicine -- III. The pantheon -- Numbers -- A new face -- The street team meeting -- Angels without wings -- The memorial service -- IV. Against medical advice -- No loud voices -- Upside-down medicine -- Death by housing -- Eulogies for Barbara -- Living life backwards -- V. Searching for meaning -- A history of Tony -- Inventing a purpose -- The social director -- Autumn street rounds -- Success -- VI. A system of friends -- Winter comes -- Tony's world -- The beauty of human connection -- Sisyphus -- Boundaries and limits -- The gala -- The prism -- VII. The night watchman -- The worry list -- Button-down-shirt moments -- The hug -- The law of pariahs -- In Boston Municipal Court -- Childhood -- A free man -- Confession -- The night watchman -- VIII. The portrait gallery -- A pandemic season -- The portrait gallery."When he graduated from Harvard Medical School, Jim O'Connell was asked by the medical school Dean to spend one year setting up a program to care for the homeless population in Boston. It became Jim O'Connell's life calling, to help people known as "rough sleepers." For the past three decades, Dr. O'Connell has run the Boston Healthcare for the Homeless Program, which he helped to create. Affiliated with Massachusetts General Hospital, the program includes clinics and a van on which Dr O'Connell and his staff ride through the Boston streets at night, offering outreach of medical care, socks, soup, and friendship to a marginalized community"--
Subjects: O'Connell, James J. (James Joseph), 1948-; Homeless persons; Homeless persons; Homelessness;
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Conn's current therapy 2022 / by Kellerman, Rick D.,editor.; Rakel, David,editor.;
Includes bibliographical references and index.Trusted by clinicians for nearly 75 years, Conn's Current Therapy presents today's evidence-based information along with the personal experience and discernment of expert physicians. The 2022 edition is an excellent resource for a wide range of healthcare providers, including primary care, subspecialists, and allied health, providing current treatment information in a concise yet in-depth format. More than 300 topics have been carefully reviewed and updated to bring you state-of-the-art content in even the most rapidly changing areas of medicine.
Subjects: Therapeutics; Therapeutics.; Therapeutics;
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The classical tradition / by Grafton, Anthony.; Most, Glenn W.; Settis, Salvatore.;
Includes bibliographical references and index."In this volume, some five hundred articles by a wide range of scholars investigate the afterlife of this rich heritage in the fields of literature, philosophy, art, architecture, history, politics, religion, and science. Arranged alphabetically from Academy to Zoology, the essays--designed and written to serve scholars, students, and the general reader alike--show how the Classical tradition has shaped human endeavors from art to government, mathematics to medicine, drama to urban planning, legal theory to popular culture."--Book jacket.Preface -- List of Articles -- The Classical Tradition -- Contributors.
Subjects: Classical dictionaries.; Civilization, Classical;
© 2010., Belknap Press of Harvard University Press,
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