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Island Lakes Chiropractic is pleased to offer you unlimited access to our Lending Library. We have a collection of reading material covering a wide variety of topics, ranging from health care to family matters.

A current list of available material can be found below. You can use the following category links to facilitate your search.

 

Categories:

Chiropractic Health
Pregnancy, Labour and Birth Children's Health
Self Help Food and Nutrition
Relaxation/ Stress Relief General Interest
 
 

Chiropractic

 
The Chiropractic Way
By MICHAEL LENARZ, D.C.

Dr. Lenarz discusses the basics of chiropractic: the brain-body connection, what to expect during an office visit.

 
Triumph Over Illness: What You Should Know About The Power Of Chiropractic Care
By WILLIAM S. GANDEE, D.C.

Dr. Gandee covers Chiropractic in health care, the immune system, chiropractic care for children and many other topics of interest.

 
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Health

 
Ageless Body, Timeless Mind
By DEEPAK CHOPRA, M.D.

Dr. Chopra has taken ancient wisdom and modern science and coalesced them into a prescription for living a joyful, fulfilling life.

 
Touching: The Human Significance of the Skin
By ASHLEY MONTAGU, PH.D.

Dr. Montagu explores the importance of tactile interaction-touching on all facets of human development.

 
Your Inner Physician and You
By JOHN E. UPLEDGER, D.O., O.M.M.

Dr. Upledger recounts his personal experiences exploring and developing his gentle touch technique Craniosacral Therapy.

 
Supercharge Your Immunity
By NORMAN D. FORD

18 natural ways to build an immune system powerful enough to multiply your disease resistance.

 
The 12 Stages of Healing
By DONALD M. EPSTEIN, D.C.

This book guides us through the lessons of each stage on a journey toward greater wholeness, awareness and true healing in all areas of our life.

 
Healing Myths, Healing Magic
By DONALD M. EPSTEIN, D.C.;

This book examines the deeply ingrained stories, or myths, we commonly hold about how our bodies heal-myths that can actually inhibit healing.

 
Your Body’s Many Cries for Water
By F. BATMANGHELIDJ, M.D.

This book explains that lack of water in the body-chronic dehydration-is the root cause of many painful degenerative diseases.

 
Stay Young, Longer-Naturally
By MARIOS KYRIAZIS, M.D.

This book leads you through all the effective complementary and orthodox therapies for preventing age-related conditions.

 
What Your Doctor May Not Tell You About Menopause
JOHN R. LEE, M.D. with VIRGINIA HOPKINS

A breakthrough book on natural progesterone, this book includes important information on PMS, Premenopause, and other women's health issues.

 
What Your Doctor May Not Tell You About Premenopause
JOHN R. LEE, M.D., JESSE HANLEY, M.D., VIRGINIA HOPKINS

Balance your hormones and your life from thiry to fifty.

 
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Pregnancy, Labour and Birth

 
Husband-Coached Childbirth
By ROBERT A. BRADLEY, M.D.

A completely natural method of childbirth based on a calming pattern of relaxation, abdominal breathing, and loving teamwork between husband and wife.

 
Natural Child Birth the Bradley Way
By ROBERT A. BRADLEY, M.D.

This book guides you through the steps of a possible painless child birth.

 
What to Expect the First Year
By ARLENE EISENBERG, HEIDI E. MURKOFF and SANDEE E. HATHAWAY, B.S.N.

A comprehensive month-by-month guide that explains what parents need to know about the first year with a new baby.

 
Pregnancy, Childbirth and the Newborn: The Complete Guide
By PENNY SIMKIN, P.T., JANET WHALLEY, R.N., B.S.N. and ANN KEPPLER, R.N., M.N.

This book covers all aspects of childbirth from conception through early infancy.

 
The Baby Book
By WILLIAM SEARS, M.D. and MARTHA SEARS, R.N.

This book covers everything you need to know about your baby from birth to age two.

 
Hands of Love: Seven Steps to the Miracle of Birth
By CAROL J. PHILLIPS, D.C.

A book filled with ways to help make pregnancy, labor and delivery everything you want it to be using chiropractic and bodywork techniques.

 
Baby Beautiful
By JUSTINE DOBSON, D.C., L.M.T.

Dr. Dobson provides a comprehensive and informative handbook about baby head shaping.

 
Loving Hands
By FREDERICK LEBOYER

An illustrated atlas about infant massage.

 
Chicken Soup for the Mother’s Soul 2
By JACK CANFIELD, MARK VICTOR HANSEN, MARCI SHIMOFF AND CAROL KLINE

Stories to open the hearts and rekindle the spirits of mothers.

 
Infant Massage
By VIMALA MCCLURE

An informative and instructional book about infant massage.

 
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Children's Health

 
What Your Doctor May NOT Tell You About Children’s Vaccinations
By STEPHANIE CAVE, M.D., F.A.A.F.P. with DEBORAH MITCHELL

An important resource that respects parents’ intelligence and encourages them to be equal partners with doctors in deciding about vaccinations and their children.

 
How to Raise a Healthy Child…In Spite of Your Doctor
By ROBERT S. MENDELSOHN, M.D.

Dr. Mendelsohn, a pediatrician, creates a practical and informative guide for parents to determine which ailments require an office visit and which can be dealt with at home.

 
What Every Parent Should Know About Childhood Immunization
By JAIME MURPHY

Childhood immunization is one of the most critical health issues that parents face and medical researcher Jaime Murphy has done a great job at examining every aspect of this issue.

 
Healing Childhood Ear Infections
By MICHAEL A. SCHMIDT

Being the number one reason parents take their child to a doctor, Dr. Schmidt explores the natural, often more effective ways of managing childhood ear infections.

 
The Vaccination Dilemma
Edited by CHRISTINE MURPHY

This book gives parents more than pros and cons about childhood vaccinations. It reveals an alternative healthcare system that removes much of the fear from childhood disease.

 
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Self Help

 
The Six Pillars of Self-Esteem
By NATHANIEL BRANDEN, PH.D.

Dr. Branden demonstrates the importance of self-esteem in our quest for psychological health, personal achievement and positive relationships.

 
Life Strategies
By PHILLIP C. MCGRAW, PH.D.

Recognize and apply the ten laws of life for better health, happiness and success.

 
Life Strategies for Teens
By JAY MCGRAW

The first guide to teenage life that won’t tell you what to do, or who to be, but rather how to live life best.

 
How to Win Friends and Influence People
By DALE CARNEGIE

For over 50 years the rock solid, time tested advice in this book has carried thousands of people up the ladder of success in their business and personal lives.

 
Slowing Down to the Speed of Life
By RICHARD CARLSON and JOSEPH BAILEY

The authors try to show you how to create a more peaceful, simpler life from the inside out.

 
The Spontaneous Fulfillment of Desire
By DEEPAK CHOPRA, M.D.

Dr. Chopra explores the power of coincidence and shows you how to open a doorway to creating your own “good luck” in all areas of your life.

 
The Purpose of Your Life
By CAROL ADRIENNE

A guide through a deep and practical self discovery process to help bring us success, satisfaction and a realization of worth.

 
Human Potential
By CAL BOTTERILL, PH.D., TOM PATRICK, M.SC. and MICHELLE SAWATZKY

An introduction into the psychology of sport.

 
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Food and Nutrition

 
Prescription for Nutritional Healing
By JAMES F. BALCH, M.D. and PHYLLIS A. BALCH, C.N.C.

A practical reference to drug free remedies using vitamins, minerals, herbs and food supplements.

 
Prescription for Dietary Wellness
By PHYLLIS BALCH, C.N.C. and JAMES F. BALCH, M.D.

A practical guide and cookbook packed with vital facts, helpful suggestions and delicious recipes.

 
Eat Right for Your Baby
By PETER J. D’ADAMO, N.D.

An individualized guide to fertility and maximum health during pregnancy, nursing and your baby’s first year.

 
Eat Right for Your Type
By PETER J. D’ABRAMO, N.D.

An individualized guide to staying healthy, living longer and achieving your ideal weight.

 
Food as Medicine
By DHARMA SINGH KHALSA, M.D.

How to use diet, vitamins, juices and herbs for a healthier, happier and longer life.

 
Macrobiotics and Oriental Medicine
By MICHIO KUSHI with PHILLIP JANNETTA

A handbook for personal growth, family health and social well-being.

 
The Complete Cooking Light Cookbook
By OXMOOR HOUSE

The most comprehensive light-cooking reference you’ll ever need.

 
The Mediterranean Diet Cookbook
By NANCY HARMON JENKINS

A delicious alternative for lifelong health.

 
The Get With The Program! Guide To Good Eating
By BOB GREENE

85 delicious, easy-to-prepare recipes for good health.

 
The Good Carb Cookbook
SANDRA WOODRUFF, M.S., R.D.

A collection of over 200 recipes that incorporate the best carbohydrate choices to control hunger and aid in weight loss, maintain blood sugar levels, and improve overall health.

 
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Relaxation/ Stress Relief

 
The New Guide to Relaxation
A PARRAGON PUBLISHING BOOK

Including Pilates, Yoga, Mediation and stress relief.

 
Yoga: Mind and Body
By SIVANANDA YOGA VEDANTA CENTRE

A guide into all yoga disciplines.

 
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General Interest

 
Molecules of Emotion
By CANADACE B. PERT, PH.D.

Dr. Pert has taken the study of the emotional connection of the body and presents this information in a understandable and enjoyable manner.

 
Body For Life
By BILL PHILIPS

A twelve week manual to mental and physical strength.

 
The Ultimate Weight Solution
By PHIL McGraw, PH.D.

The seven keys to weight loss in this book will open doors to a new life for you.

 
 
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"The doctor of the future will give no medicine but will interest his patients in the care of the human frame, in diet and in the cause and prevention of disease."
Thomas Edison
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
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