Yoga for Christians or Childhood Leukemia

Yoga for Christians: A Christ-Centered Approach to Physical and Spiritual Health through Yoga

Author: Susan Bordenkircher

When God gave Susan Bordenkircher the vision for her yoga-based Christian ministry, Outstretched in Worship, she truly believed she was stepping into uncharted territory. And while God has used her ministry as a pioneer of sorts in this movement, she was amazed to see the level of interest and involvement that already existed. She quickly learned that there are approximately 15 million people in this country practicing yoga, and fully 50-60 percent of them say they come from a church background. In fact, many churches, Christian retreats, and denominational conventions are incorporating yoga as one creative approach to cultivating a quiet, receptive spirit and deep prayer life.

After producing several top-selling Christ-centered yoga instructional videos, Susan now brings her unique form of exercise, stretching, and prayerful praise to a market eager for yoga that is centered around Christ and not eastern forms of meditation. She has even included a full-length instructional workout DVD for readers to follow along with!

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Childhood Leukemia: A Guide for Families, Friends and Caregivers

Author: Nancy Keen

Nancy Keene, whose daughter survived childhood leukemia, combines her personal experiences, interview with families of over forty other children with the disease, and the latest medical information to produce a unique and comprehensive reference: Childhood Leukemia. She gives voice to parents, children with cancer, and their siblings who share their collective wisdom. This complete guide provides detailed medical information in an easy-to-digest format and offers practical advice for coping with procedures; hospitalizations; school; and associated social, emotional, and financial problems. Family friends will discover dozens of concrete suggestions on helpful things to say and do. Health providers will see beyond the illness of the children; they will learn of their struggles, their triumphs, their hopes.

Washington Post

What's so compelling about Childhood Leukemia is the amount of useful medical information and practical advice it contains. A valuable resource to help parents and children regain their equilibrium after diagnosis and during the next two to three years of treatment, it answers questions requiring immediate attention. Keene avoids jargon and lays out what's needed to deal with the medical system.

Booknews

Keene is one of the original developers of the Patient-Centered Guides series, and the parent of a child who survived leukemia. She provides a detailed, straightforward guide for parents containing the basic information that newly diagnosed families need to cope with their challenging situation. The text is also useful for healthcare professionals involved in the treatment of children with cancer. The third edition includes updates on treatment methods and new resources for medical information, emotional support and financial assistance. Annotation c. Book News, Inc., Portland, OR (booknews.com)

Table of Contents:

	Foreword
	Introduction
1	Diagnosis	1
2	Leukemia	14
3	Coping with Procedures	41
4	Clinical Trials	67
5	Family and Friends	82
6	Forming a Partnership with the Medical Team	106
7	Hospitalization	123
8	Venous Catheters	134
9	Sources of Support	153
10	Chemotherapy	171
11	Common Side Effects of Chemotherapy	210
12	Radiation Therapy	236
13	Record-Keeping and Finances	251
14	Nutrition	269
15	School	288
16	Siblings	313
17	Feelings, Communication, and Behavior	335
18	End of Treatment and Beyond	357
19	Relapse	383
20	Stem Cell Transplantation	393
21	Death and Bereavement	421
App. A	Photographs of Our Children	449
App. B	Blood Counts and What They Mean	455
	App. C: Resource Organizations	463
	App. D: Books and Online Sites	476
	Index	495