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Pub. Date
2016.
Physical Desc
1 online resource (x, 85 pages) : illustrations.
Description
Can food really take the place of medicine? While modern medicine certainly has its place and does more than its fair share of good, there is no denying that many of society's most perilous chronic diseases are exacerbated by poor diets. Whereas infectious diseases used to cause the most number of deaths, the impact of chronic diseases now far overshadows that of infectious diseases. Diet plays a significant role in the development of a number of...
Author
Pub. Date
[2016]
Physical Desc
1 online resource (xii, 112 pages) : illustrations.
Description
The study and practice of nutrition support has been evolving for centuries. The last 50 years has brought this practice in nutrition therapy to a very important place in medicine. As treatments have become more sophisticated in fighting disease and saving lives, the role of nutrition support has become recognized as vital to patient care. The most current evidence based practice in the field and using the nutrition care process are implemented to...
Pub. Date
2013
Physical Desc
xxv, 654 p. : ill. (some col.).
Description
While diet has long been recognized as having potential to alleviate symptoms of inflammatory diseases including arthritis, lupus and fibromyalgia, research indicates that specific foods offer particular benefits in preventing or mitigating specific symptoms. Bioactive Food as Dietary Interventions for Arthritis and Inflammatory Diseases is the only available resource focused on exploring the latest advances in bioactive food research written for...
Pub. Date
2013
Physical Desc
xxiii, 719 p. : ill. (some col.).
Description
Bioactive Food as Dietary Interventions for Cardiovascular Disease investigates the role of foods, herbs and novel extracts in moderating the pathology leading to cardiovascular disease. It reviews existing literature, and presents new hypotheses and conclusions on the effects of different bioactive components of the diet. Addresses the most positive results from dietary interventions using bioactive foods to impact cardiovascular diseaseDocuments...
Author
Pub. Date
2016.
Physical Desc
1 online resource (xii, 117 pages) : illustrations.
Description
Can food really take the place of medicine? While modern medicine certainly has its place and does more than its fair share of good, there is no denying that many of society's most perilous chronic diseases are exacerbated by poor diets. Whereas earlier infectious diseases used to cause the most death, the impact of chronic diseases now far overshadows that of infectious diseases. Diet plays a significant role in the development of a number of types...
Pub. Date
2013
Physical Desc
xxvi, 774 p. : ill. (some col.).
Description
Bioactive Food as Dietary Interventions for Liver and Gastrointestinal Disease provides valuable insights for those seeking nutritional treatment options for those suffering from liver and/or related gastrointestinal disease including Crohn's, allergies, and colitis among others. Information is presented on a variety of foods including herbs, fruits, soy and olive oil. This book serves as a valuable resource for researchers in nutrition, nephrology,...
Author
Pub. Date
c2009
Physical Desc
xiv, 128 p. : ill.
Description
What we eat, how we eat, where we eat, and when we eat are deeply embedded cultural practices. Eating is also related to how we medicate. The multimillion-dollar diet industry offers advice on how to eat for a better body and longer life, and avoiding harmful foods (or choosing healthy ones) is considered separate from consuming medicine - another multimillion-dollar industry. In contrast, most traditional medical systems view food as inseparable...
