Dietetics and nutrition Books

Book SynopsisThis clinically tested, comprehensive course based on cognitive behavioural therapy (CBT) techniques can provide a longer-term solution to your weight problems. You''ll come to understand your own psychological blocks to managing weight and discover how to sustain a healthy lifestyle. Learn how you can: - Develop the motivation to change your eating and activity- Respond to emotional eating in a helpful way- Work with the thoughts and emotions getting in the way of change- Work out a simple, healthy and sustainable eating plan that fits with your daily routine- Find easy ways to add more physical activity into your everyday lifeOvercoming self-help guides use clinically proven techniques to treat long-standing and disabling conditions, both psychological and physical. Many guides in the Overcoming series are recommended under the Reading Well scheme.Series editor: Emeritus Professor Peter CooperTrade Review'In conjunction with other weight-loss approaches [behaviour therapy] was more effective in reducing weight or delaying weight regain [than diet alone or drug therapy] either at the end of treatment or at the 1-year follow-up or both' US National Heart, Lung and Blood Institute

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Book SynopsisMax Whitlock, Team GB's double Olympic gold-medallist, has spent years developing his own fitness regime and now he wants to share his workout secrets with you.The Whitlock Workout gathers together all of Max's user-friendly core strength exercises and quick workout routines that anybody can try, from simple stretches on your sofa, to those using just a cushion or a pillow, through to more advanced total body exercises which can be taken outside to your local park. Along with nutritional tips and his favourite quick and healthy recipes to help fuel your body, Max shares the secrets of his success and teaches us how to be fit for life. QUICK WORKOUTS. HEALTHY RECIPES. TOTAL FITNESS.Max is proof that if you train hard and eat well, you really can achieve amazing results from home. Whether it's a spare 15 minutes in the morning before work, or half an hour at the weekend, The Whitlock WorkoutTrade ReviewIn The Whitlock Workout Max shares his unique exercises that can be done by anyone anywhere, using body-weight rather than expensive equipment. Its pages are filled with images of the handsome young athlete grappling with sofa cushions in a bid to show us all what is possible using everyday objects (even if we don't have anything approaching his athletic physique). * Daily Express *[Max Whitlock] shares his speedy fitness routines with us . . . from simple stretches on the sofa to more advanced total body exercises you can do in the garden or park. He includes nutritional tips and his favourite quick and healthy recipes. * Sunday Express *[The Whitlock Workout] is part sports memoir, part workout plan, part recipe book, with an emphasis on simplicity, time-efficiency and manageable goals . . . Whitlock's plan seems particularly timely . . . his exercise plan is a gym-free, fad-free regime . . . His workout plan is suitable for fitness newbies and gym-goers alike, with practical advice for staying motivated and slotting gymnastics-based fitness into our everyday lives. * iNews *Core strength is at the heart of [Max's] practice, and he would like to pass on his best workouts for us to do at home or anywhere you fancy! Incorporating little elements into your day will transform you from the inside out. Balance is key here, in more ways than one . . . Consider this to be a smart and hugely effective guide towards a better you in 2020! * Magic Radio Book Club *Exercise and enjoyment belong in the same sentence with the help of one of the UK's foremost athletes. [Max] has passed on his extensive knowledge about health, fitness and healthy eating in his new book. * Woman's Own *Whitlock is on a mission to get Britain fit and healthy . . . the book features several series of exercises that target the whole body. And best of all, they can mostly be done without any additional equipment. Just the floor, a sofa, or a cushion is more than enough. * The Telegraph *In The Whitlock Workout, Max Whitlock advocates using things such as a sofa cushion - or a child - rather than high-tech gym equipment to help incorporate fitness into everyday life. * Daily Mail *Looking for healthy dinner ideas - take inspiration from Olympic gymnast Max Whitlock... his new book, The Whitlock Workout, is a surprisingly accessible exercise and recipe manual * Muddy Stilettos *

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Book SynopsisThe most talked about metalloid in the modern world, arsenic affects the liver, kidney, and lungs; leads to cardiovascular diseases, cancer, and diabetes; and may cause blindness with long-time exposure. With naturally occurring arsenic boosted by mining and other industrial processes contaminating soil and drinking water, arsenic toxicity is a major challenge to health professionals and scientists around the world. Arsenic Toxicity: Prevention and Treatment reviews current understanding of arsenic poisoning and the health consequences resulting from exposure. The book paints a vivid picture of the sources of arsenic toxicity including ground water; food such as rice, fruits and vegetables, fish, and chicken as well as occupational exposures from industries using inorganic arsenic such as glass production, non-ferrous alloy, wood preservation, and semiconductor manufacturing units. The text details the health hazards of arsenic toxicity and then examines removal, mainlTable of ContentsIntroduction to Arsenic Toxicity. Arsenic Poisoning and Its Health Effects. Manifestation & geographical distribution. Origin of Arsenic Toxicity – Geochemistry. Introduction to Remediation of arsenic toxicity: Application of biological treatment methods for remediation of arsenic toxicity from ground waters. Remediation of arsenic toxicity. Bioremediation of Arsenic Toxicity (I). Bioremediation of Arsenic Toxicity (II). Remediation in Food. Arsenic in the soil-plant system: Phytotoxicity and Phytoremediation. Mitigation of arsenic toxicity by plant products. Treatment of Arsenic Poisoning: Diagnosis with Biomarkers. Chronic Arsenicosis: Clinical feature and Diagnosis. Management of Chronic Arsenicosis: An Overview. Influence of neutraceuticals in combating Arsenic Toxicity. Influence of Functional Foods in combating Arsenic Toxicity. Running Commentary.

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Book SynopsisThis latest edition of the most internationally respected reference in food chemistry for more than 30 years, Fennema's Food Chemistry, 5th Edition once again meets and surpasses the standards of quality and comprehensive information set by its predecessors. All chapters reflect recent scientific advances and, where appropriate, have expanded and evolved their focus to provide readers with the current state-of-the-science of chemistry for the food industry. This edition introduces new editors and contributors who are recognized experts in their fields.The fifth edition presents a completely rewritten chapter on Water and Ice, written in an easy-to-understand manner suitable for professionals as well as undergraduates. In addition, ten former chapters have been completely revised and updated, two of which receive extensive attention in the new edition including Carbohydrates (Chapter 3), which has been expanded to include a section on MaTrade ReviewSource: Grasas y Aceites Vol 68, No 4 (2017)Name: F. J. HidalgoIn summary, an updated version of this classic textbook in Food Chemistry that has been employed by numerous students and researchers. This new edition maintains the same spirit that previous editions and will continue being as useful as before for both Food Chemistry courses and those wanting to have a deep introduction to some unknown aspects in Food Chemistry.Table of ContentsIntroduction. Major Food Components. Water and Ice. Carbohydrates. Lipids. Amino Acids, Peptides, and Proteins. Enzymes. Dispersed Systems: Basic considerations. Minor Food Components. Vitamins. Minerals. Colorants. Flavors. Food Additives. Bioactive Substances. Nutraceuticals and Toxicants. Food Systems. Characteristics of Milk. Post-Mortem Physiology of Edible Muscle Tissues. Post-harvest Physiology of Edible Plant Tissues.

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Book SynopsisHuman Placental Trophoblasts: Impact of Maternal Nutrition explores the vital roles of trophoblasts play in fetal growth and pregnancy, giving you new insight into the modulation of placental trophoblast functions by nutrients. It also reviews the role of fatty acids, folic acids, and specific vitamins in this aspect. The book highlights the critical role of nutrients on human placental development and its'' in utero programming effects on the development of chronic diseases such as type 2 diabetes, cardiovascular diseases, hypertension, and obesity in later life.The book begins with discussions of the central process of placentation and its regulation on size and growth of the fetus. It also covers the effects of key macronutrients on placental growth, metabolism, transport, and secretory function. The text details important vitamins and few micronutrients and their roles in the feto-placental growth and development. It includes information on the influence of Table of ContentsPreface. Overview of the Book. Organization of Human Placenta and Structure and Function of Trophoblast. Introduction to the Key Nutrients and Their Implication on Placentation. Amino Acid Transport and Metabolism of the Trophoblast Cells. Transport and Metabolism of Lipids in Trophoblast Cells. Maternal Lipid and Their Impact on Angiogenesis and Invasion of Trophoblast. Folic Acid, Vitamin B12, Vitamin D on Cellular Growth, Angiogenesis and Invasion of Trophoblast. Nuclear Transcription Factors and Their Effect on Trophoblast Metabolism. Effect of Adipokines on Angiogenesis and Invasion of the Trophoblast Cells. Hyperglycemia and Hypoxia on Angiogenesis and Invasion of the Trophoblast Cells. Regulation of Gene Expression During Angiogenesis and Invasion of the Trophoblast. Index.

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Book SynopsisRecently, there has been a fundamental shift in the global health and wellness industry from disease treatment to preventing chronic diseases. The use of nutraceuticals and functional foods in prevention efforts could lead to a decreased dependency on drugs. The pharmaceutical industry recognizes this shift; however, serious concerns have arisen regarding the claimed efficacy, quality, and safety of products used as medical foods.This book examines the consumer and industry mindshift, including the scientific evidence of these foods as effective adjuncts to pharmacotherapy during all stages of treatment of various diseases, thus indicating that pharmaceuticals and nutraceuticals can and should coexist. It details quality, safety, and efficacy of foods, drugs, and nutrients; marketing and product positioning; regulatory perspectives; biomarkers and metabolites; probiotics; food/drug interactions; and future industry trends. In addition, food bioactives represent diet-basedTrade ReviewPharmaceuticals to Nutraceuticals: A Shift in Disease Prevention considers the recent shift in the health and consumer industries from treating diseases and conditions to preventing them, and offers a scientific survey of the use of nutraceuticals and foods in these prevention efforts. While the pharma industry has acknowledged this change, there remain many questions about quality and product safety when it comes to medicinal foods - questions surveyed in this book, which gathers under one cover the scientific studies and research surrounding food, nutrient and drug applications, marketing, and claims. Today, human diet is believed to have a major influence on both the development and prevention of age-related chronic inflammatory diseases such as metabolic syndrome, diabetes, heart and lung diseases, cancer, osteoporosis, arthritis, and dementia. Prescription-based food recommending system is getting more popular today. The underlying fact is ‘NextGen’ population today is seeking for preventive evidence based solutions and want to empower the responsible management of health. College-level students of health and nutrition as well as practicing professionals in these fields will appreciate the inclusion of many different studies and assessments of therapies and their results, and will find this global focus offers a solid contrast and assessment of food-based prevention claims. The result is an in-depth collection highly recommended for any professional or college collection.Source: Midwest BookreviewTable of ContentsIntroduction. Quality-Safety-Efficacy: 3 Mantras. Marketing & Product Positioning. Regulatory Perspective. Science Underpinning. New Journeys through Categorization. Future Trends.

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Book SynopsisObesity is considered a complex and multifactorial disease. Its treatment, therefore, must also be multimodal and tailored to meet the needs of each patient. Obesity: Evaluation and Treatment Essentials presents a wide spectrum of practical treatment protocols for obesity including exercise, pharmacology, behavior modification, and dietary factors, from the point of view of the practicing physician.The book includes information about the new pharmacotherapy available for the treatment of obesity. It also includes a chapter on medical treatment of pediatric obesity that identifies the special needs of children and outlines approaches for managing the obese child. A chapter on binge eating disorder has been added and the information on pharmacology of bariatric medicine has been updated. The book addresses various dietary interventions such as low-calorie balanced diets, low-carbohydrate diets, and very-low-carbohydrate diets while also exploring the comorbidities of obeTable of ContentsObesity: The Scope of a Growing Problem. Etiologies of Obesity. Health Hazards of Obesity. Evaluation of the Obese Patient. Dietary Treatment of the Obese Individual. The Role of Physical Activity in the Treatment of the Obese Individual. Behavioral Modification. Pharmacotherapy. Maintenance of Weight Loss. Surgical Treatment of the Obese Individual. Medical Treatment of Pediatric Obesity. Binge Eating Disorder (BED): Etiology, Assessment, Diagnosis and Treatment. Current Research and Future Hope. Appendix A: Notes on Nutrition for Obesity Medicine. Appendix B: Behavioral Modification Attachments. Appendix C: ASBP Algorithm.

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Book SynopsisChinese Dates: A Traditional Functional Food delivers unique information on Chinese dates (jujubes) as typical ethical foods and traditional health-promoting foods. It conveys a better understanding of Asian food cultures and provides historical information in regard to traditional functional foods and their dietary applications. It discusses the health-promoting benefits of a wide variety of jujube fruits and covers different jujube products, such as jujube fruit juice and cakes. It also looks into the many kinds of jujube fruit-based medicated diets, describes innovative new processing technologies and novel jujube products, and examines ethnomedicinal uses, pharmacological activity, and phytochemical constitutes of jujubes.The book's four sections and nineteen chapters provide information on Chinese date's origin, distribution, varieties, chemical composition, biochemical properties, traditional products and technology, innovative processing technology, foTable of ContentsORIGINAL, DISTRIBUTION, AND GROWING CONDITION OF CHINESE DATES (JUJUBES). CHEMICAL AND BIOCHEMICAL PROPERTIES AND HEALTH BENEFITS OF CHINESE DATES (JUJUBES). CHINESE DATE (JUJUBE) PRODUCTS AND POSTHARVEST TECHNOLOGY. CHINESE DATE (JUJUBE) INDUSTRY IN DIFFERENT COUNTRIES.

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Book SynopsisThis comprehensive book documents African plants used for functional and medicinal foods. It contains more than 60 detailed monographs of African foods, describing foods with various characteristics such as prebiotic, probiotic, satiety, immune modulation, stress-reduction, sports performance, mental acuity, sleep-supporting, metabolic syndrome, antioxidant, and unsaturated fats. Plant description, botanical names and synonyms, plant part used, habitat and distribution, folk use, nutritional content, and chemistry are all fully detailed. The book highlights indigenous African food processing technologies up to the modern era.Table of ContentsSeries Preface, Preface, Author, Section I: Introduction to African Functional Foods, Section II: Functional Foods in the Management of Certain Diseases, Section III: Monographs, Index

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Book SynopsisCobalamin (vitamin B12) was discovered in the first half of the 20th century. Vast amount of information on the role of the vitamins in human health and disease became available. Cobalamin science was, however, based on theoretical concepts that have been accepted without further proof of facts and hypotheses. Recently, the breath-taking pace of development in research technologies has changed our understanding for the role of nutrients and the complex interaction between diet, environment and diseases. Conditions like aging, diet and drugs increase the risk of developing cobalamin deficiency, probably because of diminished ability to liberate, absorb or distribute the food-derived vitamin. From a basic science point of view, understanding of the transport and function of the vitamin, may pave the road for using this system for drug delivery. This book represents up-to-date literature on the discoveries and developments in the field of cobalamin. It includes multifacetTable of ContentsMilestones in the Discovery of Pernicious Anemia and Its Treatment. Nutritional and Biochemical Aspects of Cobalamin throughout Life. Intracellular Processing and Utilization of Cobalamins. Inherited Defects of Cobalamin Metabolism. Conditions and Diseases that Cause Vitamin B12 Deficiency: Form Metabolism to Diseases. Vitamin B12 Deficiency in Developing and Newly Industrialising Countries. Vitamin B12 in Neurology and Aging. The Role of Cobalamin in the Central and Peripheral Nervous Systems: Mechanistic Insights. Laboratory Markers and Diagnosis of Cobalamin Deficiency. Cobalamin during Pregnancy and Lactation. Vitamin B12 after Birth and during Early Life. Cobalamin – Folate Interactions. Extreme Vitamin B12 Concentrations in Clinical Practice in the Absence of Symptoms or B12 Treatment. Vitamin B12 and Drug Development.

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Book SynopsisThe role of green coffee bean (GCB) in human health is of emerging interest to the nutraceutical field, especially given its role in improving metabolic syndrome, including weight management, hypertension, diabetes, and neuroprotection. GCB extract contains a novel antioxidant known as chlorogenic acid (also caffeoylquinic acid), which has been shown to positively affect blood pressure, brain health, diabetes, and weight management. This book provides information on the diverse health benefits of green coffee bean extract, molecular mechanisms and signaling pathways, safety of GCB, dosage, and recommended usage. It focuses on the chemistry, biochemistry, pharmacology, and safety of GCB extract.GCB extract has brought a remarkable revolution in the nutraceutical marketplace. However, some controversies have been demonstrated recently. This book presents the state-of-the-art research studies from eminent scientists around the world on the potential and diversified health beTable of ContentsIntroduction. An Overview on Green Coffee Bean. Chlorogenic Acid: An Integral Constituent of Green Coffee Bean. Diverse Health Benefits of Green Coffee Bean Extract. Molecular Mechanisms and Signaling Pathway. Safety of Green Coffee Bean. Dosage & Recommended Use.

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Book SynopsisNearly half of the world's adult population is either clinically obese or overweight. Excess weight increases risk for multiple other chronic diseases and represents a major global health issue. Weight gain results from an imbalance between energy intake and expenditure, which can only be corrected if the physiologic and neuroendocrine systems that have the potential to control energy balance are identified. The first edition of this book reviewed knowledge on the intake of micro- and macronutrients, food choice, and opposing views on whether or not there are mechanisms that control food intake. Appetite and Food Intake: Central Control, Second Edition contains all new chapters and serves as a companion to the first by reviewing current knowledge on neuroendocrine mechanisms that influence food intake and glucose metabolism, including environmental influences on their development, with an emphasis on recent progress in understanding forebrain and hindbrain contTable of ContentsAppetite control in C. elegans. Central and peripheral regulation of appetite and food intake in Drosophila. The hamster as a model for human ingestive behavior. Beyond homeostasis: Understanding the impact of sychosocial factors on appetite using nonhuman primate models. Untangling appetite circuits with optogenetics and chemogenetics. The use of functional MRI in the study of appetite and obesity. Development of hypothalamic circuits that control food intake and energy balance. Maternal and epigenetic factors that influence food intake and energy balance in offspring. Monitoring and maintenance of brain glucose supply: importance of hindbrain catecholamine neurons in this multifaceted task. Hindbrain astrocyte glucodetectors and counter-regulation. Vagal afferent signaling and the integration of direct and indirect controls of food intake. Energy metabolism and appetite control: Separate roles for fat-free mass and fat mass in the control of food intake in humans. Pharmacotherapy for weight loss..

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Book SynopsisNon-communicable diseases (NCDs) are chronic diseases of long duration and generally slow progression, including cardiovascular diseases, cancers, chronic respiratory diseases, and diabetes. Morbidity and mortality due to non-communicable disease has risen tremendously over the years globally. Healthful Eating As Lifestyle (HEAL): Integrative Prevention for Non-Communicable Diseases highlights the importance of HEAL as an intervention for the prevention and cure of NCDs, as well as the prevention and treatment of its risk factors like hypertension, high cholesterol, obesity, smoking, increased alcohol intake, and insufficient physical activity. It provides motivational strategies for users of all ages, gender, and strata for healthful eating, both in developed and developing countries.The book is composed of evidence-based information and illustrations by 32 experts, including renowned researchers from academia, government, and non-governmental organizationsTable of ContentsHealthful Eating As Lifestyle (HEAL) for Non-Communicable Diseases. Healthful Eating As Lifestyle (HEAL) for Hypertension. Healthful Eating As Lifestyle (HEAL) for Obesity. Healthful Eating As Lifestyle (HEAL) for Hyperlipidemia. Healthful Eating As Lifestyle (HEAL) for Diabetes. Healthful Eating As Lifestyle (HEAL) for Heart Diseases. Healthful Eating As Lifestyle (HEAL) for Stroke. Healthful Eating As Lifestyle (HEAL) for Asthma. Healthful Eating As Lifestyle (HEAL) for Cancers. Healthful Eating As Lifestyle (HEAL) for Mental Health Issues. Healthful Eating As Lifestyle (HEAL) and Physical Activity. Healthful Eating As Lifestyle (HEAL) and Smoking Cessation.

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Book SynopsisGenomics and related areas of research have contributed greatly to the understanding of the cellular and molecular mechanisms underlying dietdisease relationships. In the past decade, the evidence has become stronger for a direct link between genome/epigenome damage and increased risk for adverse health outcomes. It is now exceedingly clear that micronutrients are critical as cofactors for many cellular functions, including DNA repair enzymes, methylation of CpG sequences, DNA oxidation, and/or uracil incorporation into DNA. Nutrigenomics and Nutraceuticals: Clinical Relevance and Disease Prevention brings new perspectives on disease prevention strategy based on the genomic knowledge and nutraceuticals of an individual and the diet he or she receives. This book discusses the integration and application of genetic and genomics technology into nutrition research and paves the way for the development of nutrition research programs that are aimed at the prevention and contTable of ContentsChapter Application of Nutrigenomics for disease prevention and better healthcare Omics driven new technologies in food and nutrition Nutrigenomics: the cutting edge and Asian perspectives Novel approaches in food functions based on Nutrigenomics Research Recent Trends in -Omics based methods and techniques for Lung Diseases prevention Proteomics as a comprehensive molecular mean to understand Dietary health effects Application of Nutritional Metabolomics for Better Health and Healthcare Facts and controversies based on diet, genomics and cancer Chronic Degenerative Diseases in Adults and their Correlation with Childhood Feeding and Genomic Composition Systems biology and Optimal health Nutrigenovitamins The Role of Pro-Inflammatory Factors and Metabolic Stress in Disease The influence of dietary components on gene expression Nutrigenomics aspects of trace elements Prenatal nutrition exposure leading to adult obesity, diabetes and hypertension Microbiome, diet and health Genetic susceptibility to common diseases and diet intake Nutrition and healthy aging The role of nutritional factors in pathogenesis of diseases Gene based dietary advice and eating behavior Dietary fats and cancer

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Book SynopsisThere is a documented link between fetal nutrition and the development of disease risk in adult life. Including the early postnatal period, during which a newborn continues to grow rapidly influenced by environmental factors, suggests that individuals are subject to risks for more than just the fetal period. Fetal and Early Postnatal Programming and its Influence on Adult Health focuses on interrelated aspects of cellular programming related to early nutrition and this potential global health problem.Table of ContentsHistorical Developments and Current Concepts. Historical Origin of David Barker’s Hypothesis on "Fetal Origins of Adult Disease" and Early Observations. The Maternal Resources Hypothesis and Childhood Obesity. Maternal Health and Fetal Programming. Calorie Deficiency and Fetal Programming. Protein Deficiency and Pancreatic Development. Placental Insufficiency (IUGR), Pancreatic Development, and Function. Regulation of GLUT4 in Muscle in IUGR Offspring. Maternal Obesity and Diabetes: Fetal Pancreatic Development. Hypothalamic programming (Non-Primate Model). Alterations in Circadian Rhythm. Role of High Fructose Diet on Fetal Programming. Transgenerational Effects on Programming. Early Postnatal Programming. Overnutrition and Hypothalamic Programming. Modified Milk Formula and Pancreatic Programming Environmental Chemicals. Human Studies on Programming. Maternal Obesity: Fetal Growth and Metabolic Health of the Offspring. Role of Vitamin Insufficiency in Fetal Programming: Pune-India Study. Role of the Immune System. Twin Study. Human Lactation Mother-Child Microbiomes. Epigenetic Mechanisms of Programming. Role of Non-Coding RNA. DNA Methylation. Paternal Health: Role of the Sperm Epigenome. Interventions. Maternal Dietary Modifications (PUFA, vit. D). Dietary Supplements (Nutraceuticals) on Lipid Profile. Antioxidant Supplement and Endoplasmic Reticulum Stress Dietary and Exercise Interventions.

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Book SynopsisThis nationally bestselling book explains the shocking new science of how hormones are wreaking havoc on the body, and the delicious solution that improves health, reduces pain, and even helps to shed weight.Hidden in everyday foods are the causes of a surprising range of health problems: infertility, menstrual cramps, weight gain, hair loss, breast and prostate cancer, hot flushes, and much more. All of these conditions have one thing in common: they are fuelled by hormones that are hiding in foods or are influenced by the foods we eat.Your Body in Balance provides step-by-step guidance for understanding what's at the root of your suffering-and what you can do to feel better fast. Few people realize that a simple food prescription can help you tackle all these and more by gently restoring your hormone balance, with benefits rivalling medications. Neal Barnard, MD, a leading authority on nutrition and health, offers insight into how dietary changes can alleviate years of stress, pain, and illness. What's more, he also provides delicious and easy-to-make hormone-balancing recipes, including:* Cauliflower Buffalo Chowder* Kung Pao Lettuce Wraps* Butternut Breakfast Tacos* Mediterranean Croquettes* Apple Pie Nachos* Brownie Batter HummusYour Body in Balance gives new hope for people struggling with health issues. Thousands of people have already reclaimed their lives and their health through the strategic dietary changes described in this book - and now it's your turn.Trade Review[This book] distils the latest nutritional science down to bite-sized truths that will quickly transform nearly any life plagued by hormone dependent illness into one of vibrant wellness. -- Kristi Funk, MD, FACS, breast cancer surgeon, co-founder of Pink Lotus Breast Center, and bestselling author of 'Breasts: The Owner's Manual'Dr. Neal Barnard is one of the most important authorities of our time on nutrition, diet, and health, and Your Body in Balance is the book that can and will finally change your health for good. -- Mayim Bialik, PhD, neuroscientist and actorYour Body in Balance is an incredible resource -- Robert Ostfeld, MD, MSc, FACC, director of Preventive Cardiology at Montefiore Health System in New York

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Book SynopsisA beginner's Paleo cookbook for feminists, parents, and bicyclists.

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Book SynopsisAfter the intense experience and range of emotion that comes with surgery, radiation, or chemotherapy (or all three), cancer patients often find themselves with little or no guidance when it comes to their health post-treatment. After Cancer Care, from Drs. Gerald Lemole, Pallav Mehta, and Dwight McKee, is the much-needed authoritative, approachable guide that fills this gap. According to Drs. Lemole, Mehta, and McKee, your choices in diet, exercise, and even relationships can help determine your propensity for relapse. With more than three decades of post-cancer-care experience, the doctors break down this science into palatable, practical takeaways so that readers will drastically improve their quality of life to enjoy many years of cancer-free serenity.

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Book SynopsisAlcoholics suffer from a nutrient deficiency, especially vitamin B3. This work outlines the nutritional factors proven successful in treating alcoholism. It can help those who suffer from alcohol addiction, their friends and loved-ones, and those in the relevant helping professions.

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Book SynopsisFor anyone who struggles with food, eating, and body image, Intuitive Eating for Life presents easy and effective mindfulness skills to enhance, sustain, and deepen your intuitive eating practice!Intuitive eating is a great way to get off the diet roller coaster, stay healthy, build confidence in your body, and take the guesswork out of mealtime. But if you’re like many people, you may have trouble staying on track. Enter mindfulness! Based on the popular anti-diet book program, Intuitive Eating, renowned nutrition therapist and meditation teacher Jenna Hollenstein provides powerful mindfulness tools to help you find stability, discover self-awareness, and self-regulate—so you can respect your body and honor your health.In this step-by-step guide, you’ll learn to practice intuitive eating using the Four Foundations of Mindfulness, a classic Buddhist framework. The Four Foundations include: ·Mindfulness of body, in which you will examine how the body awareness enhances your ability to practice the principles of intuitive eating—honor your hunger, respect your fullness, and exercise. ·Mindfulness of feeling, in which you will explore the ways that mindfulness and meditation can provide stability and self-awareness, allowing you to experience the full spectrum of your emotions in real time. ·Mindfulness of mind, in which you will examine your own beliefs and misconceptions about eating and the body and respond to them with compassion ·Mindfulness of dhammas (or phenomena), in which you will learn how phenomena such as the impermanence of life can shift our focus from improving our bodies to caring for them. Using these simple and easy-to-remember foundations, you’ll discover that you can easily stay on track with your intuitive eating path, and actually improve it for better health and overall well-being. So, what are you waiting for?

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Book SynopsisFood security and child malnutrition are at the forefront of our attention, both nationally and internationally. The chapters contained in this compendium include a range of methodologies—literature review, cross-sectional study, longitudinal study, case-control, and even a focus group!—all of which examine this urgent issue, revealing new perspectives and facets of information. The international roster of contributors present a nuanced look at food security and child malnutrition with research into food security measures in many nations around the world. The book is broken into several parts, covering defining food security food security, nutrition, and growth and development food security and mental and physical health food security and child obesity conclusion, with an information study from The Children's Healthwatch on household hardships, public programs, and their associations with the health and development of very young children The range of topics and information presented here will be valuable for those involved with food security advocacy, policymakers, researchers, social service professionals working children and families, and others.Table of ContentsThe Food Security Continuum: A Novel Tool for Understanding Food Insecurity as a Range of Experiences. Household Food (In)Security and Nutritional Status of Urban Poor Children Aged 6 to 23 Months in Kenya. Household Food Access and Child Malnutrition: Results from the Eight-Country MAL-ED Study. Food Insecurity and Linear Growth of Adolescents in Jimma Zone, Southwest Ethiopia. Factors Associated with Stunting Among Children According to the Level of Food Insecurity in the Household: A Cross-Sectional Study in a Rural Community of Southeastern Kenya. Beyond Nutrition: Hunger and Its Impact on the Health of Young Canadians. Food Insecurity and Children’s Mental Health: A Prospective Birth Cohort Study. Household Food Insecurity and Childhood Overweight in Jamaica and Québec: A Gender-Based Analysis. Community Perspectives on Food Insecurity and Obesity: Focus Groups with Caregivers of Métis and Off-Reserve First Nations Children. Household Hardships, Public Programs, and Their Associations with the Health and Development of Very Young Children: Insights from Children’s HealthWatch.

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Book SynopsisIn Pediatric Behavioral Nutrition Factors: Environment, Education, and Self-Regulation, the editor carefully selected each chapter individually to provide a nuanced look at how environment, education, and self-regulation impact pediatric nutrition. All the various factors that intertwine with and influence nutrition are not yet known, and we often assume that poor nutrition is a socioeconomic issue. This is a massive, multifaceted topic. The articles in this compendium make clear that this simplistic assumption is not accurate; they were chosen to present as accurate a total image as possible, based on recent research. The final chapters offer innovative interventions that should become the foundation for ongoing investigation.Table of ContentsDeterminants of Dietary Behavior Among Youth: An Umbrella Review. Dietary Intake of Children Participating in the USDA Summer Food Service Program. Parental Feeding Practices and Child Weight Status in Mexican American Families: A Longitudinal Analysis. Development of the General Parenting Observational Scale to Assess Parenting During Family Meals. Mealtime Behavior Among Siblings and Body Mass Index of 4–8 Year Olds: A Videotaped Observational Study. Frequency and Socio-Demographic Correlates of Eating Meals Out and Take-Away Meals at Home: Cross-Sectional Analysis of the UK National Diet and Nutrition Survey, Waves 1–4 (2008–12). Feeding Practices of Low-Income Mothers: How Do They Compare to Current Recommendations? Overweight Among Students Aged 11–15 Years and Its Relationship with Breakfast, Area of Residence and Parents’ Education: Results from the Italian HBSC 2010 Cross-Sectional Study. Maternal Educational Level and Children’s Healthy Eating Behaviour: Role of the Home Food Environment (Cross-Sectional Results from the INPACT Study). A Pilot Study of a Pictorial Bilingual Nutrition Education Game to Improve the Consumption of Healthful Foods in a Head Start Population. Blending Better Beverage Options: A Nutrition Education and Experiential Workshop for Youths. Self-Regulation and the Management of Childhood Obesity. Weight Self-Regulation Process in Adolescence: The Relationship Between Control Weight Attitudes, Behaviors, and Body Weight Status. The Role of Self-Regulating Abilities in Long-Term Weight Loss in Severely Obese Children and Adolescents Undergoing Intensive Combined Lifestyle Interventions (HELIOS); Rationale, Design and Methods. Enhancing Self-Regulation as a Strategy for Obesity Prevention in Head Start Preschoolers: The Growing Healthy Study.

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Book SynopsisMaking infant feeding decisions relies on parents having access to evidence-based information – but when it comes to formula feeding that can be hard to come by. Commercial interests and misunderstandings about the way breastfeeding is promoted can mean that important knowledge about formula feeding is not communicated to parents. Why Formula Feeding Matters aims to address this situation so that parents can make fully informed choices about how they feed their babies. All infants should be fed as safely and effectively as possible, and benefit from the best evidence we have about feeding practices. If you are formula feeding your baby, or thinking about doing so, this book is for you.

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Book SynopsisFeeding your baby is a big part of the first year. It can be an exciting and enjoyable time but also one that can raise many questions and concerns. What to give them? How much? And when? It can feel like everyone has an opinion on what you should do and what worked for them, with a confusing array of information online to wade through. Let’s talk about feeding your baby helps support you through this. Covering breast and formula feeding, mixed feeding, starting solids and more, this supportive and non-judgemental guide brings you the evidence, top tips and lots of support to answer all your feeding questions. Focusing on both the practicalities and emotions attached to feeding decisions, it will answer your questions big and small, supporting you to confidently feed your baby as they grow, in whatever way works for your family. With expert contributors and quotes from parents, Professor Amy Brown’s authoritative but easy-to-read style ensures that this book will inform and reassure anyone wanting to know more about how to support their baby to be a healthy and happy eater however they decide to feed them.

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Book Synopsis`Kathy Leach provides a thoughtful, well-written text that addresses the `great weight debate' in an engaging and compassionate way.'-The Psychologist, Vol. 20, March 2007`The main body of the book focuses on clinical work, offering insightful ways of thinking about and working with obese individuals. The text is punctuated with some very useful case examples and transcripts which guide and enlighten the readers thinking.'-The Psychologist, Vol.20, March 2007`An excellent, clear and accessible introduction to basic transactional analysis theory and principles, providing useful examples of how this form of therapy can be particularly useful and effective when working with people who overeat.'-The Psychologist, Vol.20, March 2007`An important contribution in helping clinicians and clients understand the psychological aspects that prevent people form losing weight or maintaining weight loss. It is a `must-have' text for anybody working with this client group.'-The Psychologist, Vol.20, March 2007`The Overweight Patient provides a practical framework to psychological management of obesity. Kathy Leach employs a model of Transactional Analysis psychotherapy to the treatment of obesity. She clearly writes from her considerable clinical experience. The factual information presented in this interesting book conveys the sense of someone steeped in that patient population. It is well written, with a light touch, and I found myself reading it in a single sitting. To any practitioner of transactional analysis, this will be a `must read.''-European Eating Disorders Review, 2007`The Overweight Patient explores the underlying beliefs and behaviours that may contribute to obesity, including psychological needs, addiction, fear of deprivation, parental influences and sexual fears. Kathy Leach draws a useful distinction between the need to eat and the need to maintain a large body size, and addresses the reasons for both long-term obesity and short-term weight gain. She provides a clear and accessible introduction to the psychoanalytic theory of Transactional Analysis and details how this approach can be used with overweight people, and as a self-help methodology. Kathy Leach offers sensitive advice on methods to help clients increase their self - esteem, self- awareness and motivation to develop healthier lifestyles.'-Transactions (TSTA)`Illustrated with patient histories, exercises and worked examples of techniques, this book enables therapists and health practitioners to help obese people to understand why they reach for food or maintain a large body weight, and to change their eating behaviour or live more comfortably with their size.'-Transactions (TSTA)This practical guide approaches obesity and overeating from a psychological perspective, and offers sensitive methods to increase patients' sense of self-worth, self-knowledge, and motivation to lose weight.The Overweight Patient explores the underlying beliefs and behaviours that may contribute to obesity, including psychological needs, addiction, fear of deprivation, parental influences and sexual fears. Kathy Leach draws a useful distinction between the need to eat and the need to maintain a large body size, and addresses the reasons for both long-term obesity and short-term weight gain. She provides a clear and accessible introduction to the psychoanalytic theory of Transactional Analysis and details how this approach can be used with overweight people.Illustrated with patient histories, exercises and worked examples of techniques, this book enables therapists and health practitioners to help obese people come to terms with their size, or to support their decision to change their behaviour and reduce their need to eat.Trade ReviewThis book adopts an original approach in developing TA as a tool for tackling obesity. The style is clear and easily grasped. Practice examples are illustrative and helpful... it can serve as a useful practice guide for social workers who engage with people who are obese. -- European Journal of Social Work`I would highly recommend this book for therapist and anyone interested in the problem of weight and obesity but I also recommend this book as an excellent example of the application of Transactional Analysis as an approach to understanding and working with psychological problems.` -- Transactional Analyst, Carol WainThis book is intended as a practical guide for therapists and counsellors who work with people who are obese, and where the obesity is acknowledge as an issue. This book adopts man original approach in developing TA as a tool for tackling obesity. The style is clear and easily grasped. Practice examples are illustrative and helpful. -- European Journal of Social WorkTable of ContentsForeword. Introduction: A choice to lose weight or not. Section I. 1.Background and Overview. 2. Cultural and Parental Influences. 3. The clinical implications of knowing who is overweight and how this is decided. 4. Common Intra-psychic Beliefs and Behavioural Experiences. 5. Transactional Analysis. Section II. 6. Weight loss and Maintenance. 7. Inquiry and diagnosis. 8. Ego states. 9. The Parent Ego state. 10. The Child Ego state. 11. The Adult Ego state. 12. Psychological Hungers. 13. Psychological Games. 14. Developmental Analysis. References.

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Book SynopsisParents have been reporting a connection between autism and diet for decades, but for many years the science behind the connection was evasive. Today, we see a growing body of research to back up parental-reported evidence that certain foods and other environmental sources can affect the developing brains of some children, and trigger adverse behavioural episodes. Written by an autism expert who has witnessed in her own child the dramatic improvement that can be made through dietary intervention, this book offers an 'easily digestible' guide to the science behind the considerations; strategies for implementing a safe diet; a handy list of ingredients to be avoided; as well as a concise bank of essential resources and useful contacts.This book offers an accessibly concise guide to all aspects of dietary invention in children with autism, and is an ideal resource for parents, teachers and any other family member or caregiver who needs to know how to help implement a safe and healthy diet for an autistic child.Trade ReviewIf anyone should know about treating autism with diet it is Rosemary Keswick... The mother of a now adult son with autism, Rosemary is a former CEO of Allergy Induced Autism, one of the charities that championed the early use of gluten and casein-free diet in autism. Her two short and very accessible books form an excellent introduction to the subject for anyone caring for a child or adult with autism who also has (as a significant number have) serious gastrointestinal problems. -- Foods MatterTable of ContentsIntroduction. Chapter 1. What is the Autistic Spectrum? Chapter 2. The History of Dietary Intervention in Autism. Chapter 3. A Whistle-stop Guide to the Science Behind the Interventions. Chapter 4. Back to Basics. Chapter 5. The Offending Food Pyramid. Chapter 6. School Essentials. Chapter 7. Essentials for Teachers andTherapists. Chapter 8. Cautionary Tales. Chapter 9. Case Study. Chapter 10. What You Need to know about Ingredients. Resources. Appendix - Health Care Plan. Suggested Further Reading. The Last Word. References. Index.

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Book SynopsisChildren on the autistic spectrum frequently suffer from gastrointestinal complaints such as diarrhoea, constipation, abdominal pain, abdominal distension and flatulence. Far from being 'just part of the condition', worldwide research is confirming parents' reports that many of these children are actually suffering from serious underlying conditions which, if left untreated, are a source of constant pain, which in turn can greatly exacerbate autistic behavioural symptoms.Autism and Gastrointestinal Complaints summarises the symptoms often experienced and offers an accessible explanation of the underlying medical condition, together with practical suggestions as to how to help reduce the child's suffering. The findings of the latest research are presented in an understandable way, with a glossary explaining some of the terms often used by medics in plain language.This book offers a concise guide to all aspects of gastrointestinal complaints in children with autism, and is an ideal resource for parents, teachers and any other family member or caregiver who needs to know how to help an autistic child.Trade ReviewIf anyone should know about treating autism with diet it is Rosemary Keswick... The mother of a now adult son with autism, Rosemary is a former CEO of Allergy Induced Autism, one of the charities that championed the early use of gluten and casein-free diet in autism. Her two short and very accessible books form an excellent introduction to the subject for anyone caring for a child or adult with autism who also has (as a significant number have) serious gastrointestinal problems. -- Foods MatterTable of ContentsIntroduction. Chapter 1. Understanding Gastrointestinal Complaints in Individuals with Autism. Chapter 2. How You Can Help – 5 Steps to Success. Chapter 3. Case Histories. Chapter 4. Treatment of Gastrointestinal Complaints. Chapter 5. Resources. Glossary. References. Index.

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Book SynopsisYou can't escape the ageing process but you can slow it down. By helping you to identify and address the problem areas that are accelerating your rate of ageing, this book reveals how to become more energised, sleep better, get leaner, avoid or delay age-related degenerative conditions typical in your family, and generally look and feel healthier in your 30s, 40s, 50s, 60s and beyond.Written by award-winning nutritionists, the book shows you how to manipulate your diet, supplements and lifestyle to strengthen the very body systems that are essential to extending your healthy years - systems such as inflammation, detoxification, carbohydrate metabolism and the stress response. It includes action plans for specific areas of interest, to help you focus on your own individual goal, whether this is reducing pain, improving your bones and joints, easing the menopause, losing weight, revitalising your skin, or reducing the chronic internal inflammation that is the precursor to most age-related diseases. With over 100 recipes, plus meal plans, lifestyle suggestions and questionnaires for self-assessment, the authors guide you through their easy-to-follow programmes that will help you feel and look rejuvenated, revitalized and youthful.Trade ReviewIt's great to find a book packed full of sensible advice on health, wellbeing and nutrition from authors who are genuinely 'walking the walk'. It's a great, easy to follow book that allows you to keep a check on your progress. The meal plans are brilliant and the recipes mouth-watering, but there's also a deep level of knowledge underpinning it so anyone suffering from poor health can feel they are in safe hands with the advice given.'Janey Lee Grace, BBC and Hay House radio presenter, author of Look Great Naturally... Without Ditching the Lipstick and founder of www.imperfectlynatural.com'Food is an information rich material that we ingest daily, and often our selection is driven by consumerism rather than health enhancement intent. Nicolle and Bailey have presented a clear and inspiring range of foods and explanations that will ensure the “information” you consume sends the best messages possible to favour a vital, healthy progression through life, adding pleasure and diversity to your re-energised self – a book to revert to time and again. -- Michael Ash, DO, ND, BSc, DipION, osteopath, naturopath, nutritional therapist and managing director of Integrated Health Consultancy LtdIt is bizarre in this day and age that we know how to maintain our car, care for our home, and look after all of our possessions, yet many of us are clueless as to how to stop the wear and tear in our bodies. Christine and Lorraine have done a beautiful job of bringing together the right blend of current scientific data and practical tips that will enable you to turn things around today, and maintain the healthy, happy, vibrant you! -- Dale Pinnock, nutritionist and author of The Medicinal Chef and The Clear Skin CookbookYou can't escape the ageing process but you can slow it down. By helping you to identify and address the problem areas that are accelerating your rate of ageing, this book reveals how to become more energised, sleep better, getleaner, avoid or delay age-related degenerative conditions typical in your family, and generally look and feel healthier in your 30s, 40s, 50s, 60s and beyond.Written by award-winning nutritionists, the book shows you how to manipulate your diet, supplements and lifestyle to strengthen the very body systems that are essential to extending your healthy years... With over 100 recipes, plus meal plans, lifestyle suggestions and questionnaires for self-assessment, the authors guide you through their easy-to-follow programmes that will help you feel and look rejuvenated, revitalized and youthful. -- Universal MagazineWritten by award-winning nutritionists, this book explains how to avoid the state of chronic inflammation that can lead to age-related health concerns. With meal plans, recipes and questionnaires for self-assessment, it is a complete guide to the anti-inflammatory diet and lifestyle that leads to a younger, healthier you. By helping you to identify and address the problem areas that reveals how to become more energized, sleep better, get leaner, avoid or delay age-related degenerative conditions typical in your family. -- Watkins MagazineThis one is a keeper, it's a book you can come back to as you move through the changes of growing older. I shall be dipping in and out, especially with Chapter 7 - "making the most of your mind, memory and mood"! -- Maggie Charlesworth * Optimum Nutrition *Table of Contents1. Your Life in Your Hands. 2. Eating for a Good Life. 3. How to Have a Happy Gut. 4. Becoming Lean and Preventing Diabetes. 5. Ageless Beauty from Within. 6. Tired but Wired: Tackling the Energy Crisis. 7. Making the Most of Your Mind, Memory and Mood. 8. Pain-Free Living. 9. Boosting Sex Drive and Balancing Hormones Naturally. 10. Live to Get Younger. 11. Recipes.

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Book SynopsisWhat are the functions of mitochondria in the human body? Why might they stop working properly and what can happen as a result? How can personalized nutrition help to optimize mitochondrial function and prevent or address chronic conditions?This innovative book explores the incredibly complex biochemical roles of mitochondria in health and disease. When healthy, mitochondria provide us with ninety percent of our body's energy. When unhealthy, this can lead to many chronic and degenerative conditions including cancer and Alzheimer's disease. This guide helps practitioners to identify the mitochondrial dysfunction underlying a wide range of health complaints, and provides inspiration about relevant and emerging mitochondria-supportive dietary regimes and nutrients to explore within the model of personalized nutrition.Trade ReviewThe scope and detail of conditions covered within this book, combined with functional testing and appropriate interventions, offers a really useful handbook and tool to complement the practitioner in clinic. -- Nina Bailey BSc (Hons), MSc, PhD (Cantab), RNutr Head of Nutrition at Igennus Healthcare NutritionA thoughtful and thorough explanation of mitochondrial function and the role it plays in generating disease. This book is a combination of the latest scientific research with the practicalities of clinical application, making this book useful guide for practitioners and will certainly assist them in day to day practice. -- Leyla El Moudden, DipHerb DipNat mANP, General Secretary Association of Naturopathic PractitionersTable of ContentsPart 1: Mitochondrial Functions. 1: What Are Mitochondria?. 2: Enabling Evolution. 3: Energy Production. 4: Mitochondrial Dynamics. 5: Maintaining Allostasis. 6: Acetyl-CoA: A vital energy source and controller of a cell. 7: Synthesising Cellular Components. 8: Ketone Metabolism. 9: Altering Immune Function. 10: Creating Short Bursts of Rapid Energy. 11: Calcium Storage and Regulation. 12: Apoptosis. 13: Haeme Production. 14: Supporting Kidney Detoxification. 15: Health, Toxicity and Hormesis. Part 2: The Influence of Mitochondria in Disease. 16: Diets to Support Mitochondrial Function. 17: Laboratory Tests and Biomarkers Related to Mitochondrial Function. 18: Insulin Resistance and Type 2 Diabetes. 19: Hypertension. 20: Heart Disease. 21: Cholesterol Metabolism. 22: Autoimmune Disease. 23: Fatigue. 24: Neurodegeneration. 25: Cancer. 26: Osteoarthritis. 27: Osteoporosis. 28: Chronic Pain. 29: Depression. 30: Autism Spectrum Disorders.

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Book SynopsisCovering specific mouth and dental conditions such as ulcers, halitosis and tooth grinding, this book recognises the link between these conditions and systemic diseases. It provides a review of some aspects of the basic anatomy and physiology of the mouth and teeth, such as biofilms, quorum sensing and cavitations, alongside information from current research. The book also includes discussion of the impact of natural ageing processes, satiety and taste perception as these associate with oral (and systemic) health. Discussing associations to systemic diseases such as cardiovascular disease, diabetes and adverse pregnancy outcomes, the book offers scientifically evidenced protocol possibilities and a balanced viewpoint.With practical guidance and theory, Oral Health and Systemic Disease is the go-to resource for nutritional therapists and functional medicine practitioners who want to deepen their knowledge of mouth and dental health issues.Trade ReviewI found this book invaluable to read. It helped me have a greater understanding of the role the oral cavity may play in overall health. Of particular interest is the information on microbial ecology and oral health. I would highly recommend this book to practitioners. A great read! -- Shona Wilkinson, Registered Nutritionist, mBANT mCNHCThis book is unique in examining oral health from a personalised health viewpoint and is set to be an invaluable resource for practitioners. It is written in a way that makes the information accessible and covers such a wide range of topics including gut dysbiosis and inflammation showing how poor oral health can have an enormous impact on a person's general health and chronic conditions. -- Dr Marilyn Glenville PhD, fBANT mCNHC, Registered Nutritionist and Author of Natural Alternatives to Sugar, Former President, Food and Health Forum at the Royal Society of MedicineOral health is often approached in isolation to systemic health however it is interconnected to all body systems. Oral care and a balanced oral microbiome is essential for whole body wellbeing. -- Louise Joyce - Naturopath, CCO at invivo Healthcare and Microbiome GuardianTable of ContentsPreface. 1. What is a healthy mouth. 2. Protecting oral health. 3. Anatomy and gleeking. 4. Taste matters. 5. Sugar, health and disease. 6. Dysbiosis. 7. Glycation and silent inflammation. 8. Oral health issues. 9. More oral health issues. 10. Perio Systemic link. 11. Ageing and satiety. 12. Functional dentistry. 13. Oral hygiene alternatives. 14. Oral healthcare ingredients. 15. Protocol diet. 16. Protocol supplements. 17. Protocol lifestyle dental hygiene. 18. Protocol other. 19. Research directions. 20. Why greater consideration. 21. Appendix 1. 22. Appendix 2. 23. Appendix 3. 24. Appendix 4.

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Book SynopsisPresenting simple and cost-effective solutions for maintaining and improving mealtime abilities, this book discusses the practical aspects of eating and drinking as part of person-centred dementia care.Due to cognitive decline, changes in mealtime abilities can lead to malnutrition and related issues for people with dementia, alongside feelings of powerlessness and isolation. This research-informed book explains how to make the most of mealtimes for increased nutritional intake, socialising, and food enjoyment, in a range of care settings. The book covers topics such as the physical act of eating and drinking, creating a comfortable and friendly dining environment, using appropriate tableware, and dealing with common issues such as problems with swallowing and choking.Table of ContentsForeword. 1. Dementia and Mealtimes. 2. Mealtime abilities in Dementia. 3. Assessing and Preserving Mealtime Abilities in Dementia. 4. Independence and Dignity at Mealtimes: The Ability to Eat and Drink. 5. Practical Interventions Section One: Enhancing Independence and Dignity at Mealtimes. 6. Preferences and Choice at Mealtimes: The Sensory Experience. 7. Practical Interventions Section Two: Augmenting Preferences and Choice at Mealtimes. 8. Oral Abilities and Behaviours: The Relation to Swallowing Difficulties. 9. Practical Interventions Section Three: Managing Oral Abilities and Behaviours. 10. Meal Behaviours: Effect of the Mealtime Environment. 11. Practical Interventions Section Four: Supporting Meal Behaviours through Adjusting the Mealtime Environment. 12. Summary and Conclusions. References. Index.

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Book SynopsisVitamin C (ascorbic acid) is a key vitamin to animals and plants. This book looks at all aspects of vitamin C; its chemical and biochemical properties, its role in various plants and animals and its effect on our health. Written by an international team of experts, together they represent much of the expertise on vitamin C throughout the world.Table of Contents1. Ascorbate Biosynthesis in Plants, Fungi and Animals. 2. Ascorbic Acid Catabolism- Breakdown Pathways and Products in Plants and Animals. 3. Application of Biotechnology to Ascorbic Acid Manufacture. 4. Ascorbic Acid and Oxidative Stress/ Photoprotection in Plants. 5. Ascorbic Acid and Plant Growth. 6. Ascorbic Acid Uptake and Transport. 7. Membrane Redox Proteins involved in Ascorbate-Mediated Reactions. 8. Ascorbic Acid Recycling. 9. How does Ascorbic Acid Prevent Scurvy? 10. Function of Ascorbic Acid as an Antioxidant. 11. Ascorbic Acid and DNA Damage/ Antioxidant Pro-oxidant Effects of Ascorbate. 12. Ascorbic Acid and Aging. 13. Ascorbic Acid in the Central Nervous System.14. Ascorbic Acid and Inflammation. 15. Ascorbic Acid as an Antioxidant in Atherosclerosis. 16. What Intake of Vitamin C is Required for Optimal Human Health?

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Book SynopsisHealthful Lipids addresses critical and current regulatory issues and emerging technologies, as well as the efforts made toward the production of healthier lipids. This book examines the latest technological advancements and the emerging technologies in processing and analysis, health-related concerns, and strategies used in the production and application of healthful lipids. It also includes an in-depth patent review on enzyme modified and trans-free fats and oils. This book is a valuable reference not only to graduate students and individuals interested in food research, product development, food processing, nutrition, dietetics, quality assurance, genetic engineering of oil crops, oil processing, fat substitutes, and lipid biotechnology, but also to food industry professionals seeking background and advanced knowledge in lipids.Table of ContentsPreface, Part 1: Current Regulatory Issues, Part 2: Processing and Emerging Analytical Technologies, Part 3: Nutrition and Biochemistry, Part 4: Enzyme and Lipid Biotechnology, Part 5: Oxidation, Part 6: Applications of Healthful Lipids, Index

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Book SynopsisEver seen a fat fox? Didn't think so. Why it is that only humans - or animals in the care of humans - develop obesity? In Ever Seen a Fat Fox?: Human Obesity Explored Professor Mike Gibney delves into the history of the human relationship with food. He traces the evolution of our modern diet and looks to science to offer solutions to the phenomenon of human obesity. He calls on governments to cease the single-issue ad-hoc approach and demands a massive governmental long-term investment in weight management. It is a commonly held belief that obesity is a recent phenomenon. Professor Gibney reveals that obesity is nothing new - in fact, the modern upward trend in obesity began in the mid-nineteenth century. Obesity has been part of human experience whenever and wherever we've had affluence. There are many who seek to apportion blame for the epidemic of obesity. Blaming the food industry for obesity is always popular: sugar is public enemy number one. Debunking exaggerated views and cutting through the mixed messaging Gibney demonstrates that most food processing techniques are old, hundreds and thousands of years old.The genetics of obesity, the practice of dieting, and the value of physical activity are thoroughly assessed. The failures of the players in obesity - including the media, scientists, academic organisations, international agencies, specifically the WHO, and the food industry are brought into sharp focus. What can we learn from the fox? An expert in public health and personalised nutrition with bestselling books and over 300 peer-reviewed papers in the area, Professor Mike Gibney uncovers the full story behind obesity based on painstaking research, and offers us tangible solutions to this very human phenomenon.Trade Review'Governments around the world, including our own, are struggling to devise strategies that will stem and ultimately reverse this epidemic [obesity]. These are the issues addressed in the latest book by Prof Mike Gibney, one of Ireland's most prominent nutritional scientists. Gibney is eminently qualified to reflect on the myriad forces - biological, behavioural, environmental, economic and cultural - that drive the obesity epidemic and to propose potential solutions at both the individual and policy level.' The Irish Times, 13 August 2016 'This book is a refreshing change of pace because it is so incredibly level headed. Are fast food and SSBs good for you? No, and Gibney agrees. But are we placing too much blame at the hands at the level of the food creation PROCESS and not enough on total AVAILABILITY? Perhaps.' The Nutrition Wonk, 20 August 2016 'This is a thoughtful book from one of the most provocative and knowledgeable voices in Irish food science. Those who are tired of simplistic arguments by unqualified commentators and celebrities, and who want to really engage with the fascinating science of nutrition, will be well rewarded.' Sunday Times, 3 July 2016Table of ContentsPreface; Introduction; Chapter 1. Ever seen a fat fox?; Chapter 2. Obesity and health measurements and metrics; Chapter 3. Human obesity - old and new; Chapter 4. The human food chain - old and new; Chapter 5. Culpable foods; Chapter 6. Regulating Food intake - the eyes have it; Chapter 7. Fitness and fatness; Chapter 8. Weight management - the personal perspective; Chapter 9. Weight management - the national perspective; Chapter 10. The nature versus nurture debate; Chapter 11. Eating disorders; Chapter 12. The stigmatisation of fatness; Chapter 13. Obesity - politics, players and ploys; Chapter 14: Reflections and projections; Notes; Index.

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Book SynopsisA complete guide to common gut conditions and improving gut health. Australia's most trusted GP, Professor Kerryn Phelps AM, reveals how a healthy gut is essential for overall wellbeing. As practitioners, Prof Phelps and Dr Lee know the problems caused by poor gut health and how an uneasy gut can make life miserable. Symptoms such as weight gain, diarrhoea and cramping are common, but few people receive a definitive disease label. Most of us are entirely unaware that by taking care of our gut we can improve our overall health. In this meticulously researched and highly practical book, the doctors explain how we are on the threshold of a major revolution in the way we think about the gut and its relevance to our health. They explain common medical problems - from IBS to various food intolerances - and show you what's going on and what to do about it. Featuring a comprehensive guide on the mysteries of microbiota, a plethora practices and treatments to restore your energy, and 30 recipes to revitalise and heal your gut - produced with nutritionist and clinical dietitian Jaime Chambers - this is an essential guide to fixing your gut and improving your wellbeing.

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