Nutrition category: 9142 books

Why Is Nutrition a Vital Part of Hypothyroidism Therapy?The age old adage, “You are what you eat,” could not be more true in relation to healing symptoms associated with hypothyroidism. Real, whole, and unprocessed foods offer the body the nutrients it needs to boost metabolism, to balance...

Nutritional therapies have been key early interventions, and remain central to the well-being and survival of patients with cystic fibrosis. The nature of the disease causes significant alterations in a patient’s ability to process and assimilate nutrients.  Furthermore, many factors contribute...

Research has shown that chronic inflammation can be a root cause for many serious illnesses, including heart disease, certain types of cancers, some autoimmune diseases, and even Type 2 diabetes. In addition, managing persistent inflammation can be the key to reducing painful symptoms from conditions...

Nutrition and Biochemistry for Nurses has been designed to meet the requirements of B.Sc. Nursing students. The text has been written keeping in view the curriculum framed by the Nursing Council of India. Besides nursing students, it will also be useful to dental, physiotherapy, occupational therapy...

This book offers focused and concise coverage of all issues relating to malnutrition in the field of neurology, and in particular addresses practical aspects of nutritional support from a neurology perspective. In addition to providing basic knowledge on important nutritional concepts (body metabolism,...

I have always been interested in good health, but was never quite sure what that was. Like most people, I would just hear a little something from whomever and accept that as fact. I spent my life working two jobs, struggling with bills, raising a family and trying to find ways to enjoy my life as...

Create Your Own Plan for Better Health With Help From the World's Foremost Nutrition Experts In one month, you can personalize a step-by-step action plan and get results that will motivate you toward a lifetime of overall fitness. By tracking your food choices and physical activity, this handy...

This comprehensive volume covers all aspects of nutrition in different scenarios of maternal diabetes, including the Type 1 or Type 2 diabetic mother, gestational diabetes, and postpartum diabetes. The volumes offer a comprehensive, yet thorough, overview of the subject, from the prevalence, risk...

Recent research findings on the impact of nutrition on telomere length is unlocking the potential to combat premature aging at the cellular level. We have learned that while aging is a natural cellular process, premature aging is not and it can be positively impacted by an Evidence-Based Proactive...

Nutrition and Gene Expression is devoted to exploring the tissue-specific and developmental aspects of the interaction between nutrients and the genome. The book discusses chemical sensitivity in relation to the ability of cells to detect nutrients; reviews the means by which lower organisms respond...

Lycopene is a potent antioxidant carotenoid found in fruits and vegetables; particularly high amounts exist in red tomatoes. It is not an essential nutrient for humans, but can be a potential therapeutic agent for preventing several human diseases. Since the publication of the previous book on lycopene,...

Having healthy children is the desire of any parent as healthy children are happy children and the visits to the doctor which can be rather costly and stressful in certainly limited if not eliminated altogether. Inside this ebook, you will learn all about: Importance of child nutrition The...

With most sports reference material geared toward men, reliable information for women engaged in sports has been scarce. Authors Anita Bean and Peggy Wellington remedy the situation with Sports Nutrition for Women, a current and comprehensive resource. Aimed at a wide audience of sportswomen, health...

Raw foodists-beginners ask quite a natural question: how to make a daily list and what are three specific daily intakes recommended by naturopaths. The greatest authority for me in the field of the science of nutrition is, undoubtedly, the Herbert above Shelton, whose book is called 'School of Health,'...