Health & Fitness : Nutrition

A scientific overview of the implications of drinking beer as part of the human diet. Coverage includes a history of beer in the diet, an overview of beer production and beer compositional analysis, the impact of raw materials, and the desirable and undesirable components in beer. more...

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Brain-boosting recipes from the New York Times bestselling author and chief content adviser for the Dr. Phil show. Food has the power to heal the brain. Now more than ever, we know that the chemical components in what we eat have powerful effects on the way our minds work, and that good nutrition is valuable for treating problems from cancer to depression. But how can we use this information to help us prepare actual meals?. The Brain Power Cookbook has the answers. In this essential guide, Dr. Frank Lawlis and nutritionist Dr. Maggie Greenwood-Robinson have compiled over two hundred delicious recipes that can help your brain respond positively to all sorts of psychological challenges. Whether you want to build brain power, put an end to stress, expand your memory and concentration, or even boost intelligence, this book will show you how, featuring a hearty helping of great meal ideas designed to help you reach your goal. Each chapter tackles a different mental challenge, discusses which types of food have the most benefits, and then offers a full complement of recipes—from main courses to side dishes, snacks to beverages, and even desserts— that incorporate these foods in mouth-watering and brain-boosting ways. Drawing on tastes and styles from around the world, The Brain Power Cookbook offers spice and variety as it shows you how to enhance your mental fitness. With these recipes in hand, you’ll have all the ingredients you need to make your brain more efficient and maximize your success in work and life. more...

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Kastner's Chinese Nutrition Therapy is an excellent introduction to Chinese dietetics for both, students and practitioners of Chinese medicine. - I wholeheartedly endorse his book. Nigel Wiseman For millennia, the Chinese have taught that a healthy, appropriate diet is an integral part of maintaining good health and healing myriad disorders, from the common cold and morning sickness to heart disease and diabetes. more...

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A comprehensive guide to what’s what and what works in complementary medicine, this expert guide cuts through the jargon and gives you the facts about the alternatives. Whether you are interested in maintaining your general well-being or relieving the symptoms of a specific complaint, this book outlines all of the therapies available to you – from acupuncture through healing foods to yoga and massage - and tells you what each treatment is most effective for, how to go about finding a practitioner and what to expect from a consultation. Topics covered in Complementary Medicine For Dummies include:.:.; Old Dogs – New Tricks: From Ancient Roots to Modern Practice.; Turning to the Pros for Your Health Diagnosis.; Reading the Body (Self-Diagnosis).; Uncovering Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM).; Revealing Ayurveda’s ‘Science of Life’.; Balancing Health With Tibetan Medicine.; Purifying the Body with Japanese Medicine.; Dipping Your Toes Into Nature Cure.; Getting to the Point of Acupuncture.; Homing in on Homeopathy.; Unearthing Herbal Medicine.; Nibbling on Nutritional Medicine.; Diving into Naturopathy.; Opening Up with Osteopathy.; Getting to the Crunch with Chiropractic.; Moving with Bodywork Therapies.; Enjoying Massage Therapies.; Relaxing with Breathing, Relaxation, and Meditation.; Scenting Out Aromatherapy and Flower and Tree Remedies.; Connecting with Healing Therapies.; Getting Your Head Around Psychological Therapies.; Feeling the Buss of Energy Medicine.; Having a Go with Creative Therapies.; Ten Complementary Medicine Tips for Healthy Living.; Ten Superfoods for Great Health.; Ten Great Herbal Remedies.; Appendix A: A-Z of Therapies. ~. more...

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