Health Books






Addicts and Addiction

First published in 1985 this important classic explores legal and illegal drugs.

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Life without Tranquillisers

Published in 1985 this was the first book to offer advice to benzodiazepine users and addicts. Life Without Tranquillisers went straight into the Sunday Times top ten bestselling books.

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How to Relax and Overcome Stress

First published in the 1970s this was the first book about stress written by a doctor for the public. Originally published as Stress Control it was a huge success. This is an expanded version.

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Stress Management Techniques

How to cut the cost of stress in offices, factories and shops.

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The Drugs Myth

An analysis of various types of drug addiction (legal and illegal) and a discussion of legalisation and decriminalisation.

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Why and How Doctors Kill More People than Cancer

Along with cancer and circulatory disease, doctors and nurses are one of our top three killers; they kill far more people than infections, road accidents, terrorists and criminals put together. Doctors and nurses now almost certainly kill more people than cancer.

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Know Yourself

Are you loyal, obsessive or inquisitive? What job is right for you? Will you ever be rich? Are you a wimp or a bully? How romantic are you? Get a profile of your personality: who you are, what you want and how to get it.

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The Medicine Men

First published in 1975 The Medicine Men was the first book to attack the drug industry and to draw attention to its unhealthy relationship with the medical profession. `Though I hope this book will disturb consciences in the higher reaches in the profession and perhaps even in the pusillanimous Ministry its chief message is to the public.' - Brian Inglis, Punch

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The Health Scandal

This is an exploration of 15 "scandals" covering virtually every aspect of medicine in Great Britain. Private medicine, the NHS, the drug companies, GPs, local authorities, hospitals, alternative practitioners, and others concerned with the nation's health are all here under scrutiny.

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Paper Doctors

When first published in 1977 this book caused a storm, for Dr Vernon Coleman suggested that most medical research should be stopped. And he explained why in precise detail. The book was well received by reviewers. For example, the Daily Express said: "Required reading for any Minister of Health" and Nursing Times said "I hope this book becomes a bestseller among doctors, nurses...and the wider public who, after all, have to pay for the research." The Guardian said: "If you believe Dr Vernon Coleman the main beneficiaries of the hundred million pounds worth of medical research done in this country (the UK) each year are certainly not the patients."

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The Kick Ass A-Z

A practical guidebook designed to show the over 60s how to look after themselves in an increasingly ageist world. Contains many proven medical facts which some readers may find uncomfortable (e.g. eating meat causes cancer though you are never too old to cut down meat consumption). There is bound to be someone somewhere who smokes 100 a day, eats raw steak three times a week, never exercises, is obese and lives to be 100. But most people who do these things need hospital care and die early. Learn how to retain your freedom, dignity, independence and sense of humour. Stay young in spirit, start again at 65 (or older) and live a bonus life. Replace the depressing, pessimistic certainties of old age with the hope and confidence-drenched ambition usually associated with the young. Dr Vernon Coleman, a qualified doctor, is the author of over 100 books which have sold over two million hardback and paperback copies in the UK, been translated into 25 language and sold around the world. He has written columns for many leading publications and presented numerous programmes on TV and radio. He was the writer of the world's first medical software for general use. His novel Mrs Caldicot's Cabbage was turned into a highly successful movie. For a list of other books please see Vernon Coleman's biography on Amazon and for free articles please visit www.vernoncoleman.com What the papers say: Vernon Coleman writes brilliant books - The Good Book Guide He's the Lone Ranger, Robin Hood and the Equalizer rolled into one - Glasgow Evening Times He writes lucidly and wittily - Good Housekeeping Compulsive reading - The Guardian Superstar - Independent on Sunday King of the media docs - The Independent The man is a national treasure - What Doctors Don't Tell You Revered guru of medicine - Nursing Times Probably one of the most brilliant men alive - Irish Times Brilliant! - The People Marvellously succinct, refreshingly sensible - The Spectator A Godsend - Daily Telegraph Britain's leading medical author - The Star The patients' champion - Birmingham Post Britain's leading health care campaigner - The Sun No thinking person can ignore him - The Ecologist The calmest voice of reason - The Observer It's impossible not to be impressed - Western Daily Press

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Betrayal of Trust

Betrayal of Trust was first published in 1994, This is the original edition. Dr Vernon Coleman explains why doctors do more harm than good, why four out of ten patients suffer drug side effects, why one in six patients are in hospital because they have been made ill by doctors, why 85% of medical procedures are a gamble, why hospital infections are common, why only 1% of scientific journal articles are scientifically sound, why cancer research has failed and much more. He provides the truth about AIDS and names many drugs which. although approved, have had to be withdrawn. He proves that animal experiments are of no value. The book is packed with supporting evidence.

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NHS: What's Wrong and How to Put it Right

This short monograph is a sharp but comprehensive account of why the UK's National Health Service is failing and an analysis of what needs to be done. Plus a unique alternative to the NHS.

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Natural Pain Control

How to control you pain naturally

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Medical Heretics

Uncomfortable truths have always attracted ridicule and persecution and those who speak out have always been regarded as medical heretics. In this short, revealing monograph Dr Vernon Coleman explains how original thinkers have always been suppressed, using biographies of Snow, Semmelweiss, Versalius, Servetus, Harvey and others as illustrations. Vernon Coleman's book contains an important message in that it is very relevant to what is happening in the world at the moment.

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Dementia Myth

The diagnosis, treatment and reporting of dementia is a massive and previously unrecognised scandal. The staggering fact is that most cases of dementia could probably be cured in a week or two. Anyone who says otherwise i either woefully misinformed or a drug company mouthpiece. The author, Dr Vernon Coleman MB ChB DSc FRSA is a Sunday Times bestselling author and Britain's most successful medical writer. His books have sold over two million copies in the UK and been translated into 26 languages. For more details please see www.vernoncoleman.com

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The Benzos Story

An account of Dr Vernon Coleman's battle to draw attention to the additive nature of benzodiazepine tranquillisers. Dr Coleman was the first doctor to draw attention to the problems associated with the benzodiazepine tranquillisers. His 15 year campaign eventually forced the British Government to take action.

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Is Your Health Written in the Stars

Does your astrological star sign really influence your health? This book contains the results of the largest and most comprehensive scientific study of the influence of astrological signs on human health. The conclusion: the astrology-health link cannot be ignored, Dr Vernon Coleman, MB ChB DSc, is the Sunday Times bestselling author of over 100 books. His books have been translated into 25 languages and sold around the world. In the UK alone Vernon Coleman's books have sold over two million copies in hardback and paperback. Dr Coleman has written over 5,000 articles for medical journals and for magazines and newspapers and has presented and appeared in hundreds of TV and radio programmes. For biographical information please see his Amazon author page or visit www.vernoncoleman.com which contains hundreds of free articles and no advertising.

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Climbing Trees at 112

These are inspirational, true stories to excite the spirit of anyone contemplating old age with fear, suspicion or apprehension. This is a book about people who did amazing things at a time of life when most people are content to look back on what has already happened in their lives, rather than look forward to what may happen in the future. Some of the individuals in Vernon Coleman's book had already done great things and carried on doing them in their later years. But many had ordinary lives and only blossomed into greatness in their 60s, 70s, 80s, 90s or beyond. Dr Vernon Coleman MB ChB DSc FRSA is a medical doctor who has written over 100 books. His books have sold over two million hardback and paperback copies in the UK alone and have been translated into 25 languages and sold around the world. For more information please see Vernon Coleman's biography on Amazon or visit www.vernoncoleman.com

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When Dementia Can be Cured

Other than Alzheimer's disease normal pressure hydrocephalus (NPH) is the commonest cause of dementia. It affects millions. The diagnosis is missed more than 80% of the time. Millions of patients with have been wrongly diagnosed. If they have idiopathic normal pressure hydrocephalus they can be treated and possibly cured. The author describes the symptoms of idiopathic normal pressure hydrocephalus and how it can be diagnosed and treated. He also explains why doctors and nurses so often miss this diagnosis and why idiopathic normal pressure hydrocephalus is so little known.The authorDr Vernon Coleman MB ChB DSc FRSA is an English doctor and the bestselling author of over 100 books which have sold over two million copies in the UK alone and been translated into 25 languages. He has run many successful campaigns on medical issues and has given evidence to the House of Commons and House of Lords in the UK. What the papers say about the author: Vernon Coleman writes brilliant books - Good Book Guide Compulsive reading - The Guardian No thinking person can ignore him - The Ecologist Acknowledged authority - The Observer His message is important - The Economist Superstar - Independent on Sunday The man is a national treasure - What doctors don't tell you His advice is optimistic and enthusiastic - British Medical Journal Marvellously succinct, refreshingly sensible - The Spectator Probably one of the most brilliant men alive today - Irish Times Britain's leading medical author - Daily Star Britain's leading health care campaigner - The Sun The patient's champion - Birmingham Post A persuasive writer whose arguments, based on research and experience, are sound - Nursing Standard King of the media docs - Independent Godsend - Daily Telegraph Brilliant - The People Revered guru of medicine - Nursing Times Perhaps the best known health writer for the general public in the world today - The Therapist He's the Lone Ranger, Robin Hood and the Equalizer rolled into one - Glasgow Evening Times, etc., etc.,

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How to Live Longer

A full account of how you can stay healthy and live longer. Packed with vital, life saving advice and information. Written by former GP and international bestselling author Dr Vernon Coleman MB ChB DSc FRSA. Dr Coleman has written over 100 books which have sold over two million paperback and hardback copies in the UK and been translated into 25 languages. Many TV and radio series have been based on his books which include Bodypower and How to Stop Your Doctor Killing You. Dr Coleman has lectured to doctors, nurses and medical students. For free articles see www.vernoncoleman.com What the papers say about Vernon Coleman: Acknowledged authority - The Observer The patients' champion - Birmingham Post Britain's leading health care campaigner - The Sun Probably one of the most brilliant men alive - Irish Times Britain's leading medical author - The Star Refreshingly sensible - The Spectator Compulsive reading - The Guardian Brilliant - The People King of the media docs - The Independent Superstar - Independent on Sunday A Godsend - Daily Telegraph No thinking person can ignore him - The Ecologist Vernon Coleman writes brilliant books - Good Book Guide The man is a national treasure - What doctors don't tell you It's impossible not to be impressed - Western Daily Press, etc., etc.,

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Power over Cancer

What reviewers say about this book by Dr Vernon Coleman MB ChB DSc:
If all the money spent on cancer research had been spend on teaching people what we know about the causes of cancer, millions of lives would have been saved - Belfast Newsletter
Extremely readable - Connections Scotland
Discover how to cut your cancer risk by up to 80 % - Nexus
The facts in this book are soundly based - No!
I like the views of Dr Vernon Coleman - Prostate Focus
Dr Vernon Coleman claims that the suppression of information about the links between cancer and diet by a greedy and conscience free food industry, compliant revenue-conscious politicians, a cancer industry dominated by grant hungry researchers and an uncaring drug dominated medical profession has led to more deaths than any war in history - Daily Express
Highly informative - Viva!
If you want to cut your risk of cancer then this is the book for you - Shropshire Star
Easy to read book that encourages you to organise your diet and lifestyle in order to stay healthy - Jewish Vegetarian
Fascinating reading - Here!
Not just a readable book, but a book to take notice of - Shropshire Contact
Vernon Coleman argues that, as we know what causes 80% of cancers, we can take steps to prevent it. Avoiding carcinogens, changing our diet and building up our defence systems are all ways to cut out cancer risks considerably - Top Sante
A brave breath of fresh air - Gujarat Samahar

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Toxic Stress

Over 30 years ago, in 1978, Dr Vernon Coleman wrote the first popular book on stress. Years later (in 1991) he realised that much of the stress to which we are exposed is part of our modern society - and cannot be managed with the usual stress control techniques. He invented the phrase 'toxic stress' to define this type of stress. He wrote 'Toxic Stress' to explain just how and why 'toxic stress' makes us ill and how it is different to ordinary stress. Toxic stress causes or exacerbates 90 per cent of all illness. This revised and updated edition shows how you can deal with it.
Sunday Times bestselling author, Dr Vernon Coleman MB ChB DSc FRSA has written over 100 books which have sold over two million hardback and paperback copies in the UK alone - and have been translated into 25 languages and sold all over the world.
Reviews of Toxic Stress:
'I am going to get five copies so that I can put them in my lending library and lend them to as many people as I can.' - Health Consciousness
'The good news is that toxic stress isn't hard to cure. All it takes is a little thought and the decision to do things differently.' - Shine
'In a world where there is plenty to depress us I found this a heartening read.' - Telegraph & Argus
'Not just brilliant but positively inspiring.' Jeni Croft BA
'Toxic stress is for all those finding it increasingly a cruel and crazy world.' - Good Book Guide
'Accessible self help guide. This book makes good sense.' - Publishing News
'...inspiring. I will be getting a copy for my daughter in the hope that she will be able to nip stress in the bud.' - Deidre Sanders, The Sun
'Never have I read a book that is so startlingly true. I was dumbfounded by your wisdom.' - Mrs E McBurney
'Everyman's guide to positive thinking.' - Addiction Counsellors World
'Sound commonsense.' - Manchester Evening News
'The main victims of 21st century blues tend to be the more sensitive and caring individuals. The more thoughtful and imaginative you are, the more likely you are to become a victim.' - Western Morning News
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Are You Living with a Psychopath?

A 39 step guide to help you decide if you are living with, or working with or for, a psychopath.

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Psychiatry: Black art and confidence trick: A short monograph explaining the enduring and expanding myth of mental illness; and why you should never trust a psychiatrist.

Please do NOT read this if you believe all psychiatrists are wonderful. Read it if you have doubts and want a critical and informed view from an independent doctor. Dr Coleman, who has spent over 40 years campaigning for the mentally ill (and has been widely praised for his work by patients, doctors and the British Government),explains why psychiatry is not a science and psychiatrists should be treated with caution.

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Men in Bras

'Full of common sense and good humour. If you read only one book about transvestism read this one.' Skin Two'Valuable insights.' - Cross-Talk 'It gave me personal insight...fun reading.' - Renaissance News' Open and readable' GEMS news'Not only a good read but also an easy read. This skilled communicator wears his learning lightly' - Repartee'Revealing and often touching.' - Reflections'The results of a major survey' - Birmingham Post'Wonderful - to raise the spirits of the closeted and guilt ridden transvestite.' - Wildside Toronto'Whether for titillation or serious study this volume will provide a good read.' Evening Telegraph'For anyone who wants to know all the facts and figures the statistics and the secret thoughts of other cross dressers, this book is pure gold.' Transformation'Cross dressing is cool, says Vernon Coleman.' - Evening PostThe results of the major survey of crossdressers/transvestites. Providing answers to the many questions men and women most often ask and banishing long-standing myths about men who crossdress.

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I Hope Your Penis Shrivels up (Book 1)

The funniest, maddest, sexiest, rudest, wildest set of agony column questions and answers ever published. Widely praised by reviewers and readers for the wisdom and fairness of the advice - as well as the humour. The first of the `Penis' series. Vernon Coleman was for over a decade the best read agony uncle in the world. "Bliss! A whole book of sex problems...better and far funnier than the usual earnest piety. Rather compulsive reading." - The Guardian "Puncturing myths and is unafraid to shock. Very funny." - The Observer "A chortling good read." - For Women "It's a good read. Very funny and packed with interesting and useful advice." - The Big Issue

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I Hope Your Penis Shrivels Up (Book 2)

More wonderful agony column questions, answered by Vernon Coleman

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Briefs Encounter

An introduction, explanation and analysis of crossdressing written for transvestites, their partners and health care professionals. This book explores the phenomenon of crossdressing (aka transvestism) and explains why crossdresssing can lead to male emancipation. The author dispels myths and replaces misunderstandings and confusion with clarity and light. The author, a doctor and bestselling author is the author of 'Men in Bras, Panties and Dresses'.

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Relief from IBS (Revised edition): Simple steps for long-term control

A revised edition of the enormously popular, original book on irritable bowel syndrome. Written by a doctor who is also an IBS sufferer. Dr Coleman describes the causes and symptoms and provides a two step control programme.

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Reach 100 and Remain Alert and Active: Tips to help you stay young

Advice and information on staying young for longer

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