Las Animas - Bent County Library District

"Americans spend $34 billion dollars annually on alternative medical therapies and products. Not only are we seeking out natural remedies for ourselves-- increasingly we are also looking for ways to cut down on the amount of medication given to our children. In 100 Natural Remedies for Your Child, pediatric naturopath Dr. Jared Skowron shows parents how to prevent and treat their childrens illnesses, from common ailments such as upset stomach, headaches,...

Looks at how the influenza outbreak of 1918 broke out and spread, how it impacted the war, and attempts to treat and prevent it--

"With the power cut and the quarantined mall thrown into darkness, teens Shay, Marco, Lexi, Ryan, and Ginger must change in order to survive, and, when the doors finally open, they may not like what they've become"--Provided by publisher.

Can you imagine what our lives would be like after the outbreak of a super-plague? How would people respond to the danger and how would medical professionals cope? What would be the threats to public order and to the things we take for granted, such as the supply of food and energy? This book traces the possible consequences of a global event on this scale, with ideas and evidence based on similar scenarios from fact and fiction.

After six years of marriage, Anna and Jake Campbell have settled into a routine of daily responsibility that takes a toll due to raising three-year-old Chris and baby Eddie plus Jake's schedule as an orthopedic surgeon. But one day Eddie becomes ill, terribly ill. The child teeters on between life and death and Anna spends hours alone in the ICU, accompanied only by her guilt, and anger. When a diagnosis comes, grief gives way to recrimination and...

"Millions of people in the United States are allergic to bee stings-and serious reactions can be life-threatening. Though this sounds scary, preparation can help! Readers of this volume learn what to do if they or a friend are stung by a bee and have a normal reaction, as well as what to look for if an allergic reaction is occurring. Age-appropriate content and language explain what happens when someone has an allergy. The text is accompanied by full-color...

An easy to understand guide that shows you how to care for your cat in sickness and in health. It covers cat care from ears to toes, from nose to tail. It contains advice on every aspect of feline management, including reproduction, house-training and common behavioral problems.