Food and Nutritional Supplements
Food and Nutritional Supplements

Author: J.K. Ransley

Publisher: Springer Science & Business Media

Published: 2001-07-17

Total Pages: 220

ISBN-13: 9783540417378

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Consumer interest in diet and nutritional supplements is increasing dramatically. Patients and members of the public are seeking advice from health professionals, nutritionists and food scientists. This book is designed to meet the needs of those professionals who are called upon to advise patients and the general public. It provides also a valuable text for those who are researchers or decision makers in the food and pharmaceutical industries. The text presents a thorough account of this topical subject and enables the reader to appreciate the functions of nutrients in health and common disease states, to understand the current debates over the roles of nutrients and supplements in the diet, and to answer those questions frequently asked by patients and consumers.

Alternative Medicine for the Elderly
Alternative Medicine for the Elderly

Author: P. Cherniack

Publisher: Springer Science & Business Media

Published: 2003-04-23

Total Pages: 504

ISBN-13: 9783540441694

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This book on complementary alternative medicine (CAM) for the Elderly provides a critical and objective evaluation of alternative medical therapy for the elderly. The focus on practical aspects such as adverse effects and general risks of various therapeutic methods makes it a valuable reference book for the general practitioner, for geriatricians and professionals within the area of alternative medicine, but also for interested laypeople. In the three sections, Epidemiology, Types of CAM, and Common Medical Problems and CAM, a broad range of issues are covered. They range from drug compliance in elderly people to CAM in the treatment of specific conditions such as pulmonary diseases, arthritis or cancer. The above features and in particular the unbiased approach to discuss the pros and cons of CAM make this publication a must-have for everybody searching for detailed information on alternative medicine for the elderly.

Nutritional Health
Nutritional Health

Author: Norman J. Temple

Publisher: Springer Science & Business Media

Published: 2012-07-27

Total Pages: 570

ISBN-13: 1617798940

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Now going into its third much-expanded edition, the highly praised Nutritional Health: Strategies for Disease Prevention has been brought fully up to date to include all the new thinking and discoveries that have the greatest capacity to improve human health and nutritional advancement. About half the new edition will be revised and updated from the second edition while the other half will consist of major revisions of previous chapters or new subjects. Like the two previous editions the book will consist of general reviews on various topics in nutrition, especially those of much current interest. The authors provide extensive, in-depth chapters covering the most important aspects of the complex interactions between diet, its nutrient components, and their impacts on disease states, and on those health conditions that increase the risk of chronic dieases. Up to date and comprehensive, Nutritional Health: Strategies for Disease Prevention, Third Edition offers physicians, dietitians, and nutritionists a practical, data-driven, integrated resource to help evaluate the critical role of nutrition.

Role of Physical Exercise in Preventing Disease and Improving the Quality of Life
Role of Physical Exercise in Preventing Disease and Improving the Quality of Life

Author: Vilberto Stocchi

Publisher: Springer

Published: 2010-10-21

Total Pages: 221

ISBN-13: 9788847015531

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The aim of this volume is to underline that promoting physical activity is crucial to preventing illness and maintaining our health, thus leading to a reduction in healthcare costs. Over the last decade studies have shown that physical exercise plays an important role in maintaining an individual's psycho-physical balance. Physical activity therefore helps in tackling today's major health challenges, including diabetes, high blood pressure, and cardiorespiratory diseases.

Cosmetic Dermatology
Cosmetic Dermatology

Author: Cheryl M. Burgess

Publisher: Springer Science & Business Media

Published: 2005-02-16

Total Pages: 186

ISBN-13: 9783540230649

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This book provides the dermatologist with the essential information needed to properly treat all skin types cosmetically. All chapters have been written by female dermatologists with many years of personal experience in the field. The volume includes an overview of the systemic, intrinsic and extrinsic aging process, essential information on anti-aging skin care product ingredients, detailed discussions of patient selection and indications, and a wide range of cosmetic procedures. This concise book allows you - through its well-organized use of sidebars, photographs and illustrations - to extract any information you may need quickly and easily.

Sports Nutrition - From Lab to Kitchen
Sports Nutrition - From Lab to Kitchen

Author: Asker Jeukendrup

Publisher: Meyer & Meyer Sport

Published: 2010-02-01

Total Pages: 227

ISBN-13: 1841269158

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This book is unique in that it is a book written by world experts in a way that can easily be understood by athletes and which can immediately result in changes that can help performance or recovery. The various chapters are written by leaders in the field who discuss the latest science and translate the scientific findings into a practical message. So it is not just theory, every chapter contains clear advice and by doing so this book bridges the gap between science and practice. After reading this book, athletes and coaches will be up to date with the latest developments, will be able to distinguish fact from fiction and will be able to make changes to their nutritional preparation that will have an impact.

Athletic and Sport Issues in Musculoskeletal Rehabilitation
Athletic and Sport Issues in Musculoskeletal Rehabilitation

Author: David J. Magee

Publisher: Elsevier Health Sciences

Published: 2010-10-21

Total Pages: 822

ISBN-13: 1437715729

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Part of David J. Magee's Musculoskeletal Rehabilitation Series, Athletic and Sport Issues in Musculoskeletal Rehabilitation provides expert insight and clear rehabilitation guidelines to help you manage injuries and special medical needs unique to athletic clients. Contributions from leading physical therapists, athletic trainers, and orthopedic surgeons give you a comprehensive, clinically relevant understanding of common sports-related injuries and help you ensure the most effective therapeutic outcomes. - Addresses a broad range of sports-related injuries and conditions - Reinforces key concepts with highlighted content and hundreds of detailed illustrations - Summarizes essential information for fast, easy reference in class or in clinical settings

Sport Nutrition-3rd Edition
Sport Nutrition-3rd Edition

Author: Jeukendrup, Asker

Publisher: Human Kinetics

Published: 2019

Total Pages: 616

ISBN-13: 1492529036

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Sport Nutrition, Third Edition, uses a physiological basis to provide an in-depth look at the science supporting nutrition recommendations. Students will come away with an understanding of nutrition as it relates to sport and the influence of nutrition on performance, training, and recovery.