"Learn how ingesting cannabinoids, the unique compounds found in the cannabis plant, can protect your health. Research reveals that: longterm marijuana smokers have a reduced risk for developing lung cancer ; the cannabinoid THC suppressed a variety of cancers and higher doses led to greated protection and longer life ; THC is effective for reducing the brain damage associated with Alzheimer's disease ; cannabinoids stimulate the production of healthy new brain cells."--Back cover.
Dentistry Is All About People Dr. Bradley Dykstra believes a smile is one of the most precious gifts you can give someone and she is committed to serving the Hudsonville community by crafting world-class smiles through exceptional oral care. But more than anyone, Dr. Dykstra knows that visiting the dentist is often an event met with fear, anxiety, and dread. For that reason, he prides himself on cultivating a relaxed, pain-free environment so dental care is accessible to any patient who walks through the door. In The Gateway to Your Body: How Your Smile Impacts Your Overall Health, you will learn how Dr. Dykstra has set Hudsonville Dental apart from the rest in terms of patient care, quality of service, and community engagement. In addition, you will also learn how to best care for your own dental health at every stage of your life and gather helpful information for addressing common dental ailments. This book will teach you how to: - Improve your overall health - Increase your self-confidence - Reduce your risk of oral disease - Unlock your full potential
We know about Hippocrates, the Father of Medicine. But we owe nearly as much to Galen, a physician born in 129 A.D. at the height of the Roman Empire. Galen's acute diagnoses of patients, botanical wisdom, and studies of physiology were recorded in numerous books, handed down through the Middle Ages and Renaissance. Not least, Galen passed on the medical tradition of respect for life. In this fascinating biography for young people, Jeanne Bendick brings Galen's Roman world to life with the clarity, humor, and outstanding content we enjoyed in Archimedes and the Door to Science. An excellent addition to the home, school and to libraries. Illustrated by the Author.
With the evolution of healthcare policies and their subsequent integration into healthcare systems, this book will introduce your students to health policy making, critical health policy issues, health policy research/evaluation methods, and international perspectives on health policy. Shi takes a unique perspective by integrating all these topics into this a one-of-a-kind book. Real-world cases and examples reinforce the theories and concepts throughout the book and address all healthcare settings, including public health, managed care, ambulatory care, extended care, and the hospital setting. Introduction to Health Policy provides an overview of: Dominant frameworks of health determinants and health policy formulation Major types of health policies, including special populations such as racial/ethnic minorities, those with low-income, the elderly, women & children, people with HIV/AIDS, the mentally ill, and the homeless Health policy issues related to financing and delivery in the U.S. and abroad The importance of an international perspective, in both developed and developing countries Processes and context for federal, state, and local health policymaking Health policy research methods so that students can learn to study and analyze policy issues Instructor resources will include a test bank, answers to discussion questions, and PowerPoint slides.
What if our teeth are a reflection of who we are? What if dental problems such as toothache, decay and malpositioning illustrate the deep functioning of our true self? What if, by harmonizing our mouths, we could allay many of our physical and mental ills? After years of dental practice, Michel Montaud made a breakthrough that would change his life and work completely. Without being fully conscious of what he was doing, he engaged in a dental therapy which would prove to be remarkably effective, going beyond the simple framework of mouth and teeth to extend to the human being as a whole. This guided self-therapy, which he refers to as Dentosophy, is a true alternative to the drastic measures of extraction, surgery and orthodontics. From personal experience, the author states that this approach can even remedy ailments such as chronic rhinitis and otitis, eczema, allergies, asthma, back problems and sleep disorders. Montaud describes his personal journey of discovery, initially to help his suffering son. Now, after decades of experience and numerous eloquent clinical results, he demonstrates that this human-based approach to our mouth and teeth can stimulate, at any age, the extraordinary healing potential of our bodies. With case studies and supporting photographic evidence, he shows that Dentosophy improves the general health of patients, both physical and mental. This illustrated and accessible book offers an exciting new perspective on our teeth and their innate wisdom.
Healthcare managers ensure that the organization's mission is met, that its goals are achieved, and that the work is done right. This book provides you with the skills, knowledge, and confidence you need to be a successful healthcare manager. This book uses realistic scenarios, cases, and exercises to bring essential management concepts to life. You will learn how to handle management responsibilities such as delegating projects, making ethical decisions, resolving conflicts, defending a budget, and monitoring organizational performance. Also included are an overview of health law and a discussion of diversity issues that will prepare you to work in today's healthcare environment. Topics and techniques covered include: Evidence-based management Ethics Evaluating employees Diversity Decision making Change Teamwork Hiring and terminating Communication Delegation Motivating employees Managing conflicts Leadership Time management Program assessment Legal issues Instructor Resources: PowerPoint slides, discussion points for end-of-chapter questions, and a test bank. To see a sample, click on the Instructor Resource sample tab above.
Healthcare in the United States: Clinical, Financial, and Operational Dimensions offers an introductory overview of the American healthcare system by exploring its many organizations, populations, professions, structures, financing, and delivery models, as well as their impact. Authors Stephen L. Walston and Kenneth L. Johnson delve into the many conflicting issues related to cost, access, and quality. The book's 14 chapters cover the following and more: - A comprehensive review of the health professions and types of healthcare organizations - An exploration of how medical providers are paid - Major challenges currently facing physicians, hospitals, and the pharmaceutical industry - An examination of the long-term and mental healthcare sectors and the increasing demands for their services - The significant role of the government in healthcare, including the influence of politics - The basics of population health, including an in-depth look at how changing social, demographic, and economic conditions in the United States affect healthcare - The connections between health behaviors, health insurance, and health outcomes - Information technology's role in healthcare - A comparison of US healthcare to that in other countries, with a focus on the four basic models on which most healthcare systems are created To enhance and assess students' learning, each of the book's chapters features case studies, thought-provoking questions and assignments, sidebars, and key terms accompanied by definitions. As they read, future healthcare administrators and clinicians will obtain a grounding in the multifaceted US healthcare system, thus enabling them to better address its multiple priorities, controversies, and opportunities.
This volume's contributors evaluate the accomplishments, limits, and consequences of using quantitative metrics in global health. Whether analyzing maternal mortality rates, the relationships between political goals and metrics data, or the links between health outcomes and a program's fiscal support, the contributors question the ability of metrics to solve global health problems. They capture a moment when global health scholars and practitioners must evaluate the potential effectiveness and pitfalls of different metrics—even as they remain elusive and problematic. Contributors. Vincanne Adams, Susan Erikson, Molly Hales, Pierre Minn, Adeola Oni-Orisan, Carolyn Smith-Morris, Marlee Tichenor, Lily Walkover, Claire L. Wendland
Management of Healthcare Organizations: An Introduction provides an integrated, practical approach to management that is applicable to all kinds of healthcare organizations. The book prepares future managers and leaders to assess situations and develop solutions with confidence. -- Publisher's website.
