Wellness Library Materials

All of the materials in our library are for use by ASU employees. Employees can check out any of the materials, except the Reference Books.

Employee Resource Center & Employee Wellness Library is located at:
University Services Building (map)
1551 S. Rural Rd.
Tempe, AZ 85287
USB Shuttle Schedule

Reference Books
We have the following reference books available.
NOTE: These books cannot be checked out.

• Alternative Medicine - by Burton Goldberg
• Analysis and Evaluation of Conceptual Models of Nursing - by Jacqueline Fawcett
• CPR - American Red Cross textbook
• Directory of Human Services (1999) - Community Information and Referral (Maricopa County)
• Drug Handbook Nursing drug reference book
• Internet Resource Guide for Nurses and Health Care Professionals - Mascara, Czar & Hebda
• Johns Hopkins Medical Handbook - The 100 major medical disorders of people over the age of 50
• Multimedia Standard First Aid - American Red Cross Physicians' Desk Reference (PDR) Understanding Nuitrition

Title	Description
Men's and Women's Health
Breast Book Love, Susan M. with K. Lindsey	The bible of women with breast cancer
The Complete Book of Menopause Landau, Carol, Ph.d., M.G. Cyr, M.D., and A. W. Moulton, M.D. (365 pages)	Comprehensive handbook offers clear, detailed and reassuring information on every aspect of this stage of life.
Estrogen Answer Book Jacobowitz, Ruth S. ( 238 pages )	Most asked questions about hormone replacement therapy.
The Greatest Experiment Ever Performed on Women Seaman, Barbara	Exploding the Estrogen Myth
Man's Health Book Oppenheim, Michael, M.D.	Diet, weight, fitness, men's health issues
Medical Tests Every Man Needs Mayo Clinic	Booklet. Screening recommendations and age-specific guidelines for screening
Menopause Burnett, Raymond G., M.D.	All your questions answered
Menopause Self-Help Book Lark, Susan M., M.D.	All-natural master plan for relieving and preventing every symptom of menopause.
Power of Perimenopause Bender, Stephanie	Women’s guide to physical health during this transitional decade
Prostate Health Mayo Clinic	Helps identify and understand prostate problems, and make well-informed decisions on how to treat them.
Prostate Cancer Bostwick, David, G., M.D.	American Cancer Society information
Today’s Critical Issues for Women Ulene, Dr. Art	Answers questions most frequently asked by women
What to Expect When You're Expecting Eisenberg, Arlene, Heidi E. Murkoff, and Sandee E. Hathaway, B.S.N.	Pregnancy guide that answers concerns of mothers- and fathers-to-be, from planning stage through postpartum.
Women's Health American Medical Association	Complete guide
General Health and Wellness
Adult Asthma Harvard Medical School Special Report	What causes asthma?  Latest advice about managing symptoms, and more.
Bible of Alternative Medicine Goldberg, Burton	380 leading physicians explain their treatments
Body Clock Guide to Better Health Smolensky, Ph.D. and L. Lamberg	How to use your body's natural clock to fight illness and achieve maximum health.
Cholesterol--Keeping Your Heart Healthy Spence, W.R., M.D.	Pamphlet
Common Illnesses Weil, Andrew, M.D.	Guide to natural alternatives
Diabetic's Book Biermann, J. & B. Toohey	All Your Questions Answered
Essential Guide to Chronic Illness Long, James W., M.D.	The active patient's handbook
Getting a Good Night's Sleep -- Complete Idiot's Guide Moore-Ede, M., M.D., Ph.D. and S. LeVert	Ways to conquer insomnia, jet lag, and sleepwalking. How to stop your partner's snoring and more
Guide to Good Health Snyderman, Nancy L., M.D.	Discusses heart disease, cancers affecting women, late pregnancy, normal signs of aging, and more.
Heal Yourself with Medical Hypnosis Andrew Weil, M.D. and Steven Gurgevich, Ph.D.	Audio CD's - Disc One--Hypnosis and the Mind-Body Connection, Disc Two--Self-Hypnosis Induction Techniques
Health and Wellness Seaward, Brian Luke	Journal Workbook
Healthquest--Guide to Self-Care Mayo Clinic	Solutions for Everyday Health Problems.
Healthwise for Life Healthwise Publications	Medical Self-Care for people age 50+
Healthy Heart Handbook for Women NIH Office of Prevention, Education and Control	Workbook includes medical descriptions, self-evaluations, recipes, exercises and more.
Heart Disease - Are You a Candidate? Gasbarro, Ron, Rph	Pamphlet - Actions you can take to avoid becoming a victim
Heart Owner's Handbook Cooley, D.A., M.D., Texas Heart Institute	Evaluate your heart health & recipes
Informed Decisions Murphy, G.P., L. B. Morris, & D. Lange	American Cancer Society, Diagnosis, Treatment & Recovery
Instead of the Pharmacist Prevention Health Books	Booklet on some herbal and other natural remedies
It’s About Time: Better Health Care in a Minute (or two) Kemper, D.W., Mettler, M. and Alves, F.	Booklet - A quick reference guide on managing your relationship with your doctor
Live Now Age Later Rosenfeld, Isadore, M.D.	Proven Ways to Slow Down the Clock
Never Be Tired Again Gardner, Dr. D. & Joely Beatty, G.	Nutrition, fitness & lifestyle program that can triple your energy level in just seven days. (352 pages)
Osteoarthritis Handbook Grelsamer, R.P. & S. Loebl, (Eds.)	Guide to common forms of arthritis
PDR Family Guide to Prescription Drugs Crown Trade Paperbacks	Based on Physicians' Desk Reference
Peace, Love and Healing Siegel, Bernie, M.D.	Body/mind communication and the path to self-healing: an exploration.
Physician Within You McGarey, Gladys T., M.D.	"How to access your own inner healer--that natural healing process inherent in every human being"
Pocket Guide to Back Pain American Medical Association	Information on treatment options and exercises for prevention
Power of the Mind to Heal Borysenko, Joan, Ph.D. and Miroslav Borysenko, Ph.D.	Renewing the body, mind and spirit.
Qigong--A Legacy in Chinese Healing Deng, Dean Y., M.D. and Enid Ballin (162 pages, paperback)	The Eight Treasures and Meditations
Quitting Smoking for Dummies David Brizer, MD	Provides help through the entire process of quitting smoking step by step from understanding the addiction to resisting temptation and handling relapse.
So You Have High Blood Cholesterol National Institutes of Health	Booklet - What you need to know, improving your cholesterol levels, where to get help
Step by Step--Eating to Lower Your High Blood Cholesterol National Institutes of Health	Guide includes general information, menus and food cholesterol content charts
The Stop Smoking Workbook Stevic-Rust and Maximin	Your Guide to Healthy Quitting
Twelve Stages of Healing Epstein, Donald M., D.C.	Insights into the complex relationship between mind, emotions, and body. Shows how to use these insights.
Wellness at Work O’Hara, Valerie, Ph.D.	Preventive Health Practices for the Workplace
Wellness--Small Changes You Can Use to Make a Big Difference Ryan, R.S., and Travis, John W.	Quick tips for healthy changes
What Your Doctor May Not Tell You About Fibromyalgia St. Amand, R. Paul, M.D. and Claurdia Craig Marek	The treatment that can reverse the disease.
Your Aching Back White, Augustus A. III, M.D	Doctor's Guide to Relief, info & self-care
Your Asthma Can Be Controlled: Expect Nothing Less U.S. Dept. of Health and Human Services	Pamphlet
Your Personal Net Doctor Wolff, (A Michael Wolff Book) return to top	Guide to Health Info on the Internet
Weight Management and Nutrition
365 Easy Low-Calorie Recipes Schur, Sylvia and Vivian Schulte, RlD., Ph.D.	Cookbook
Arizona Heart Institute Foundation Cookbook Arizona Heart Institute	Includes chapters on food and society and food and health; also referrals on where to get ingredients
Banish Your Belly, Butt & Thighs Forever--The Real Woman's Guide to Body Shaping & Weight Loss Prevention Health Books	Includes ideas for cooking, exercise and fashion selections.
Beyond Food Labels Wennik, Roberta Schwartz, M.S., R.D.	Guidelines for using the new food labels
Body Traps Rodin, Dr. Judith	Breaking the binds that keep you from feeling good about your body.
Body Wars-- Making Peace with Women's Bodies Maine, Margo, Ph.D.	An activist's guide for anyone who wants to join the fight against forces preventing women from being comfortable in their bodies.
Brand Name Fat and Cholesterol Counter American Heart Association	Paperback. Total fat, saturated fat, cholesterol, sodium, calories for over 4000 brand name foods
Butter Busters--The Cookbook Mycoskie, Pam	Recipies modified to Low-fat. Cholesterol information. Sugar substitute choices. Shopping Guide.
Choose to Lose Goor, Dr. Ron and Nancy Goor	Guide to permanent weight loss
Diabetic Cook Book Better Homes and Gardens	Variety of health-promoting recipes. Also, practical tips for decreasing fat intake and for low-fat cooking.
Diabetics Healthy Exchanges Lund, JoAnna	Cookbook
Foods That Fight Pain Neal Barnard, M.D.	Strategies for Maximum Pain Relief. With menus and recipes by Jennifer Raymond.
Graham Kerr's Best--A Low-Fat, Heart-Healthy Cookbook Kerr, Graham	250 recipes featuring a wide array of ingredients and techniques. Recipes selected to give easiest choice of ingredients and cooking techniques.
Healthy Exchanges Lifetime Plan Lund, JoAnna	Cookbook
Headache Prevention Cookbook Marks, David R., M.D.	Eating right to prevent migraines and other headaches. More than 100 recipes.
Light and Healthy Cook Book Sunset	Cookbook includes information on nutrition and exercise
The Lose Weight Naturally Cookbook Claessens, Sharon and the Rodale Food Center	All natural, fresh and nutritious dishes. Includes weight maintenance recipes.
Low-Fat Meals Better Homes and Gardens	Recipes and menus for low-fat cooking.
Nutrition Bible Anderson, J., and Deskins, B.	Comprehensive guide to foods, nutrients, additives, preservatives, pollutants and everything else we eat and drink
Nutrition for Women Somer, Elizabeth, M.A., R.D.	The Complete Guide
Restaurant Companion Warshaw, Hope	A guide to healthier eating out
Strong Bones Healthy Exchanges Lund, JoAnna M.	Cookbook
Thin for Life Fletcher, Anne	Ten keys to keeping weight off
Twelve Steps for Overeaters: An Interpretation of the Twelve Steps of Overeaters Anonymous Elizabeth L.	Interpretation of 12 Steps for overeaters
Wellness Nutrition Counter Margen, Sheldon, M.D. U.C. Berkeley.	Essential guide to complete nutritional information for over 6,000 foods and products.
Weight Loss Quackery and Fads Berg, Frances M. return to top	Guidelines for spotting weight loss fraud and quackery
Wellness Foods A to Z U.C. Berkeley Wellness Letter Book	What to eat for optimal health. How to get the vitamins and minerals you need.
Wellness Foods/Powerhouse Recipes U.C. Berkeley Wellness Letter Book
Stress Management
Aunt Erma's Cope Book Bombeck, Erma	How to get from Monday to Friday...in 12 days.
Becoming Your Own Parent Wholey, Dennis	The Solution for Adult Children of Alcoholic and Other Dysfunctional Families
Caring for Loved Ones Area Agency on Aging	A publication for family caregivers to help them with their challenging role.
Death is of Vital Importance Kubler-Ross, Elizabeth, M.D.	On life, death, and life after death. Offers insight so those who have contact with the terminally ill can do more to help them.
Deep Rest Timothy R. Tumlin, Ph.D.	CD Learning to sleep, relax, and manage stress. Combination of voice and music on two 30-minute tracks.
Forever, Erma Bombeck, Erma	Best-loved writing from America's Favorite Humorist
Guide to Stress Reduction Mason, L. John, Ph.D.	Steps to stress management through meditation, relaxation exercises, nutrition and exercise.
Marriages & Families Schwartz, Mary Ann and BarBara Marliene Scott	Diversity and change--historical perspective.
Stages of Stress Leading to Disease Curns, E.B. and McGarey, G.T.	Workbook. Predict it, Prevent it, What to do
Stress Solution Miller, L. H., Ph.D., & A. D. Smith, Ph.D.	Action plan with personal stress audit
Exercise and Fitness
Choose to Move American Heart Association	Book. A 12-week Physical Activity Program for Women
Easy Exercises to Relieve Stress Eshref, H., Bsc Ost. Med., ND, DO 93 pages	Gentle and relaxing program to soothe away the stresses and strains caused by the pressures of modern life.
Getting in Shape Anderson, Burke, and Pearl	Workout programs for men and women
Improving Fitness Axmaker, Hall and Gobble	Booklet Guide to getting started, what to do, nutrition, the human factor, and life long fitness
Jane Fonda's Workout Book Fonda, Jane	Complete program for fitness, health, and energy designed to last a lifetime. With photographs by Steve Schapiro
Lifelong Fitness Delmonteque, Bob	How to look great at any age
Stretching Anderson, Bob	Instruction for everyday fitness & sports
Tai Chi for Body, Mind & Spirit Chaline, Eric (124 pages)	A step-by-step guide to achieving physical/mental balance.