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Merleau-Ponty and Contemporary Philosophy of Perception (Routledge Research in Phenomenology)
by Peter AntichThis book draws on Merleau-Ponty’s phenomenology to develop new and promising solutions to contemporary debates about perception. In providing an extension and defense of Merleau-Ponty's account of perceptual content and of the relation between perception and the world, it demonstrates the value of Merleau-Ponty's insights for philosophy of perception today. The author focuses on two main topics: the contents and the nature of perception. In the first half of this book, the author tackles debates about the content of perception, namely, what sorts of properties or features of the world reveal themselves to us in perception and in what modes. Drawing on Merleau-Ponty’s description of perceptual “sense,” the author argues that perception has a unique kind of content, which cannot be adequately described in terms of sensations or concepts. He then shows how this account of perceptual sense can clarify debates about the richness of perceptual content, including whether we can perceive moral properties. In the second half, he turns to the nature of perception. Here he argues that Merleau-Ponty’s account of perceptual intentionality makes available a powerful combination of the core insights of two main contemporary approaches to this question: realism and intentionalism. The author shows how this combination can be developed, defends it from objections, and explains how it is equipped to deal with problems posed by the existence of illusions and hallucinations. Merleau-Ponty and Contemporary Philosophy of Perception will appeal to scholars and advanced students working on phenomenology and the philosophy of perception.
Midwife Pip’s Guide to a Positive Birth: Tools to Feel Calm and Confident
by Pip Davies‘An empowering birth book for every mum-to-be’ DR ZOE WILLIAMSMidwife Pip is on a mission to help every parent-to-be to feel informed and prepared for birth. With the right education and support, she firmly believes that all births - whether planned or unplanned, assisted, caesarean, waterbirth or hypnobirth - can be positive.Midwife Pip's Guide to a Positive Birth will take you through every stage of preparation for pregnancy, labour, birth and beyond. Packed with evidence-based information and insider tips and tricks from a practising midwife, this book is your personal antenatal class. You'll discover:- How to harness the connection between your mind and body- The importance of the birth environment and how to influence it- The best positions for labour and birth- How your birth partner can best support you- Breathwork and visualisations to help you relax- How to make an informed decision about birth, including VBAC- The key questions to ask your midwife- What you need to know about postpartum aftercare, and much more!Whether you're having your first or your fifth baby, this honest and reliable guide will equip you with everything you need to know to embrace the exciting journey of parenthood.
The Mind-Body Problem and Metaphysics: An Argument from Consciousness to Mental Substance (Routledge Studies in Contemporary Philosophy)
by Ralph Stefan WeirThis book evaluates the widespread preference in philosophy of mind for varieties of property dualism over other alternatives to physicalism. It takes the standard motivations for property dualism as a starting point and argues that these lead directly to nonphysical substances resembling the soul of traditional metaphysics. In the first half of the book, the author clarifies what is at issue in the choice between theories that posit nonphysical properties only and those that posit nonphysical substances. The crucial question, he argues, is whether one posits nonphysical things that satisfy an Aristotelian-Cartesian independence definition of substance: nonphysical things that could exist in the absence of anything else. In the second half, the author argues that standard and Russellian monist forms of property dualism are far less plausible than we usually suppose. Most significantly, the presuppositions of one of the leading arguments for property dualism, the conceivability argument, lead by parity of reasoning to the view that conscious subjects are nonphysical substances. He concludes that if you posit nonphysical properties in response to the mind-body problem, then you should be prepared to posit nonphysical substances as well. Mainstream philosophy of mind must take nonphysical substances far more seriously than it has done for the best part of a century. The Mind-Body Problem and Metaphysics will be of interest to scholars and advanced students working in philosophy of mind, metaphysics, and the history of philosophy.
The Mind-Body Problem and Metaphysics: An Argument from Consciousness to Mental Substance (Routledge Studies in Contemporary Philosophy)
by Ralph Stefan WeirThis book evaluates the widespread preference in philosophy of mind for varieties of property dualism over other alternatives to physicalism. It takes the standard motivations for property dualism as a starting point and argues that these lead directly to nonphysical substances resembling the soul of traditional metaphysics. In the first half of the book, the author clarifies what is at issue in the choice between theories that posit nonphysical properties only and those that posit nonphysical substances. The crucial question, he argues, is whether one posits nonphysical things that satisfy an Aristotelian-Cartesian independence definition of substance: nonphysical things that could exist in the absence of anything else. In the second half, the author argues that standard and Russellian monist forms of property dualism are far less plausible than we usually suppose. Most significantly, the presuppositions of one of the leading arguments for property dualism, the conceivability argument, lead by parity of reasoning to the view that conscious subjects are nonphysical substances. He concludes that if you posit nonphysical properties in response to the mind-body problem, then you should be prepared to posit nonphysical substances as well. Mainstream philosophy of mind must take nonphysical substances far more seriously than it has done for the best part of a century. The Mind-Body Problem and Metaphysics will be of interest to scholars and advanced students working in philosophy of mind, metaphysics, and the history of philosophy.
Mind Power: The Sixth Sense
by Ethirajan RathakrishnanThis book explores the mysteries of the human brain and the potential of the mind. The peculiarities and infinitude of the mind have been a theme for research for scientists and philosophers alike, for centuries. This volume presents the unanswered and highly convoluted questions and hypotheses surrounding the human mind in a simplified way. It examines the binaries of religion and science, god and nature and emotions and intelligence through a philosophical lens to posit that the relationships between cognition, belief, nature and science are what we understand and infer based on our surroundings and how much we are willing to think, learn and introspect.This book will be of interest to students of philosophy, psychology, science, popular science, psychoanalysis, cognitive studies and mental health. It will also appeal to general readers.
Mind Power: The Sixth Sense
by Ethirajan RathakrishnanThis book explores the mysteries of the human brain and the potential of the mind. The peculiarities and infinitude of the mind have been a theme for research for scientists and philosophers alike, for centuries. This volume presents the unanswered and highly convoluted questions and hypotheses surrounding the human mind in a simplified way. It examines the binaries of religion and science, god and nature and emotions and intelligence through a philosophical lens to posit that the relationships between cognition, belief, nature and science are what we understand and infer based on our surroundings and how much we are willing to think, learn and introspect.This book will be of interest to students of philosophy, psychology, science, popular science, psychoanalysis, cognitive studies and mental health. It will also appeal to general readers.
Mind Your Gut: The Science-based, Whole-body Guide to Living Well with IBS
by Kate Scarlata Dr Megan RiehlHow to understand your symptoms and live well with IBS.IBS impacts millions of people around the world – it is tricky to diagnose and miserable to live with. Through a comprehensive, holistic approach to living with IBS, Mind Your Gut reveals:- How to understand the mind-gut connection- The impact of stress on your gut- Easy to implement, symptom-specific solutions for your IBS- Nutritious recipes to calm your belly and maximise your gut health- How to make healthy food choices in a food-fear and weight-obsessed culture- When to re-examine your symptoms with your doctor and how to identify IBS mimickers, and much more.Packed with science-based interventions, targeted mind-gut behavioural strategies and delicious, gut-soothing recipes, Mind Your Gut offers a full toolbox of therapeutic options to help manage your IBS.
Mindful Healing: 5 Simple Steps to Transform Your Life
by Dr Afrosa AhmedAre you feeling burnt out and lacking motivation? Are you overthinking and overanalyzing? Do you feel you’re stuck in a rut and not reaching your full potential? The doctor will see you now ...Dr Ahmed, medical doctor, mindfulness practitioner and founder of the life-coaching programme MindfulDoc, has written a revolutionary book which offers you a toolkit for life. The concept of mindfulness is very simple: it means paying attention to the present moment in a non-judgemental way. When we break free from our current way of thinking, we bring profound, positive changes to our lives.Featuring 5 simple steps, Dr Ahmed uses her knowledge of the human body alongside the ancient practice of mindfulness and shows you how to make long-lasting changes to your health and wellbeing. Unlike other wellbeing coaches she combines modern and traditional approaches to holistic healing at the same time. As Dr Ahmed says, ‘medicine and meditation share from the same Latin root word', and she seamlessly blends both together to create a bespoke wellbeing programme.Mindful Healing not only reveals the science behind mindfulness, but explains that simply by focusing on the mind, the rest will follow. From boosting confidence to building resilience, as well as creating better clarity and focus, reducing stress, and improving sleep, these are medically based meditations, to transform your life inside and out in just 5 weeks.
Mindfulness: Be Mindful. Live in the Moment.
by Gill HassonAn easy to follow guide to creating a mindful approach to life In this updated Second Edition of Mindfulness, mindfulness expert Gill Hasson explains how, instead of rushing through your life, you can take things at a slower pace and feel calmer and more grounded. You will discover how being mindful opens you up to new ways of thinking and doing things, reducing stress and increasing your enjoyment of life. With ideas, tips and techniques to help you enjoy a more mindful approach to life, you'll learn how to: Adopt more positive ways of thinking and behaving Become calmer and more confident Let go of the past and break free from unhelpful thoughts and behaviour Bring about positive changes in your relationships Achieve a new level of self-awareness and understanding Too often, you don't fully experience what is and is not happening now. Mindfulness explains how to be more aware and better able to stay in the present moment so that you can benefit from a fresh new approach to your life.
Mindfulness: Be Mindful. Live in the Moment.
by Gill HassonAn easy to follow guide to creating a mindful approach to life In this updated Second Edition of Mindfulness, mindfulness expert Gill Hasson explains how, instead of rushing through your life, you can take things at a slower pace and feel calmer and more grounded. You will discover how being mindful opens you up to new ways of thinking and doing things, reducing stress and increasing your enjoyment of life. With ideas, tips and techniques to help you enjoy a more mindful approach to life, you'll learn how to: Adopt more positive ways of thinking and behaving Become calmer and more confident Let go of the past and break free from unhelpful thoughts and behaviour Bring about positive changes in your relationships Achieve a new level of self-awareness and understanding Too often, you don't fully experience what is and is not happening now. Mindfulness explains how to be more aware and better able to stay in the present moment so that you can benefit from a fresh new approach to your life.
The Modern Apothecary: How to harness the power of botanicals to support your health and improve wellbeing
by Brendan Murdock Gabriel WeilTraditionally, apothecaries held space for healing within the community. Practitioners considered health from a holistic point of view, and patients received personalized practices to support both body and mind. In The Modern Apothecary, Brendan Murdock and Gabriel Weil of the London-based wellness brand anatome explore significant wellbeing practices of the past through key timelines. They uncover five pillars of wellness - sleep, balance, movement, focus and diet - and reveal how improving these areas can alleviate common concerns such as stress, poor gut health and insomnia. This book spotlights today's wellbeing 'villains', such as workplace anxiety or excessive screen time, and illustrates practices for optimizing wellness. It also demonstrates how to harness the power of 22 unique botanicals for holistic health.By combining nature and science with revived rituals of the past, you can discover how to weave these self-care principles and routines into your lifestyle to support health, improve wellbeing and restore calm.
My Amazing ADHD Brain: A Child's Guide to Thriving with ADHD
by Emily SnapePip is a confident little monster who has ADHD. In this book, they share what that means for them and how it has some really brilliant benefits.My Amazing ADHD Brain is packed with reassuring words, practical advice and skill-building activity ideas, and has a fun, relatable voice.
My Blob Feelings Workbook: A Toolkit for Exploring Emotions! (Blobs)
by Pip Wilson Ian LongMy Blob Feelings Workbook provides the reader with a series of unique visual reflective exercises that help to reveal one’s own emotional portrait. Using a combination of Blob characters and open questions, the reader can gradually build up an image of themselves across a wide range of ‘who I am’ subjects and real-life scenarios.Packed with well-loved blob illustrations, this book includes a wealth of downloadable pages and will enable the individual to ‘draw’ a picture of themselves emotionally through the series of exercises. Sections covered include: My Charts My Feeling Scales My Scenarios Myself Scales Best used as a personal toolkit for self-awareness, this book is also a rich resource for professionals working in the field of feelings to use with their own clients. It is suitable for all ages from secondary school upwards and ideal for individuals, couples, groups and all who wish to go deeper in understanding their emotional strengths and areas for development.
My Blob Feelings Workbook: A Toolkit for Exploring Emotions! (Blobs)
by Pip Wilson Ian LongMy Blob Feelings Workbook provides the reader with a series of unique visual reflective exercises that help to reveal one’s own emotional portrait. Using a combination of Blob characters and open questions, the reader can gradually build up an image of themselves across a wide range of ‘who I am’ subjects and real-life scenarios.Packed with well-loved blob illustrations, this book includes a wealth of downloadable pages and will enable the individual to ‘draw’ a picture of themselves emotionally through the series of exercises. Sections covered include: My Charts My Feeling Scales My Scenarios Myself Scales Best used as a personal toolkit for self-awareness, this book is also a rich resource for professionals working in the field of feelings to use with their own clients. It is suitable for all ages from secondary school upwards and ideal for individuals, couples, groups and all who wish to go deeper in understanding their emotional strengths and areas for development.
Nada Yoga: The Vibratory Essence of the Yoga of Sound
by Ananda Balayogi Bhavanani Dr Sangeeta BiagiNada Yoga may be translated as the Yoga of Vibration and Sound. Its teachings are both ancient and applicable to our contemporary Yoga practice as they help refine our inner listening skills and support the healthy expression of our voice. This contemporary manual offers clarity and guidance on Nada Yoga and fuses traditional teachings with modern science in a multicultural and multimedia approach. Authored by an experienced and dynamic author duo who are well versed in yoga therapy, modern medicine, and music, Dr Ananda Balayogi Bhavanani and Dr Sangeeta Laura Biagi bring a variety of novel approaches and methodologies to help students understand the advanced meditative techniques required for Nada Yoga and the principles behind them.It will include a comprehensive overview of Nada Yoga, the Pranava AUM, the Chakras, Carnatic Music Essentials, Relaxation and Healing, and Yoga Therapy Applications.
The Natural Facelift: Sculpt Your Face At Home In Just 5 Minutes A Day
by Sophie PerryGive yourself the gift of an all-natural facelift from the comfort of your own home.
Nature Therapy: How to Use Ecotherapy to Boost Your Sense of Well-Being
by Rémy DambronNature therapy is the practice of reconnecting with the natural world to refresh your physical and mental well-being. Including tips to help you discover your connection with the outdoors, activity inspiration and a holistic approach to wellness, this book is the ultimate guide to unlocking the transformative power of nature.
Neurolaw (Elements in Philosophy of Mind)
by null Gregg D. CarusoNeurolaw is an area of interdisciplinary research on the meaning and implications of neuroscience for the law and legal practices. This Element addresses the potential contributions of neuroscience, and the brain sciences more generally, to criminal justice decision-making and policy. It distinguishes between three different areas and domains of investigation in neurolaw: assessment, intervention, and revision. The first concerns brain-based assessments, which may be used for predicting future violence, lie detection, judging legal insanity, and the like. The second concerns potential treatments and other interventions that aim at rehabilitating criminals and/or preventing crime before it occurs. The third investigates the ways that neuroscience may impact the law by changing or revising commonsense views about human nature and the causes of human action.
Neuropsychological Consequences of COVID-19: Life After Stroke and Balint's Syndrome (ISSN)
by Jwala Narayanan Anjana Xavier Jonathan Evans Narinder Kapur Barbara WilsonNeuropsychological Consequences of COVID-19 focuses on Anjana’s journey as a COVID survivor following a brain injury that left her with a very rare neuropsychological syndrome called Balint’s syndrome, a disorder associated with difficulties in visual and spatial coordination. It is also the first book of its kind to provide a first-hand account from India on surviving brain injury, from diagnosis, recovery and rehabilitation, providing the therapeutic milieu in the Indian context and exploring cultural influences on rehabilitation.Written jointly by Anjana, her neuropsychologist and the international experts in the field of neuropsychology who were also involved in her diagnosis and care, the book highlights how COVID-19, a virus primarily affecting the respiratory system, can also result in a disabling brain injury. It describes Anjana’s recovery and the rehabilitation she received and provides a deeper understanding of this experience of a very rare condition through the views of Anjana herself. In addition, Anjana’s rehabilitation journey stumbles upon many important themes of rehabilitation including cultural sensitivity, personal identity, resilience, role of family and rehabilitation in a low to middle income country.This book is valuable reading for clinical and neuropsychologists, neurologists, other rehabilitation therapists including physiotherapists, occupational therapists, nurses and social work professionals, particularly those interested in cross cultural rehabilitation. It will also be of interest to students in these fields.
Neuropsychological Consequences of COVID-19: Life After Stroke and Balint's Syndrome (ISSN)
by Jwala Narayanan Anjana Xavier Jonathan Evans Narinder Kapur Barbara WilsonNeuropsychological Consequences of COVID-19 focuses on Anjana’s journey as a COVID survivor following a brain injury that left her with a very rare neuropsychological syndrome called Balint’s syndrome, a disorder associated with difficulties in visual and spatial coordination. It is also the first book of its kind to provide a first-hand account from India on surviving brain injury, from diagnosis, recovery and rehabilitation, providing the therapeutic milieu in the Indian context and exploring cultural influences on rehabilitation.Written jointly by Anjana, her neuropsychologist and the international experts in the field of neuropsychology who were also involved in her diagnosis and care, the book highlights how COVID-19, a virus primarily affecting the respiratory system, can also result in a disabling brain injury. It describes Anjana’s recovery and the rehabilitation she received and provides a deeper understanding of this experience of a very rare condition through the views of Anjana herself. In addition, Anjana’s rehabilitation journey stumbles upon many important themes of rehabilitation including cultural sensitivity, personal identity, resilience, role of family and rehabilitation in a low to middle income country.This book is valuable reading for clinical and neuropsychologists, neurologists, other rehabilitation therapists including physiotherapists, occupational therapists, nurses and social work professionals, particularly those interested in cross cultural rehabilitation. It will also be of interest to students in these fields.
Newborn: Running Away, Breaking with the Past, Building a New Family
by Kerry Hudson‘It was always going to be difficult to follow Lowborn, but Kerry Hudson is Kerry Hudson and she has done it – cleverly, honestly, brilliantly’ RODDY DOYLE'Filled with colour: food, Prague, illness, love, the challenges of having a baby in a foreign country and making your own story' AMY LIPTROTIn Newborn, prizewinning writer Kerry Hudson navigates trying to build a nourishing, safe and loving family - without a blueprint to work fromKerry Hudson is celebrated for her emotionally and politically powerful writing about growing up in poverty. Her books and journalism have changed the conversation and touched countless lives.In this new book she asks: what next, after a childhood like hers? What hope is there of creating a different life for herself, let alone future generations? We see how Kerry found love, what it took to decide to start a family of her own and how fragile every step of the journey towards parenthood was. All along the way, she faces obstacles that would test the strongest foundations, from struggles with fertility to being locked down in a Prague maternity hospital to a marriage in crisis. But over and over again, her love, hope, fight -- and determination to break patterns and give her son a different life -- win through and light her path.Newborn is a beautiful, empowering memoir about creating a family in the midst of chaos, and learning new ways to find happiness. It continues the journey Kerry started in her bestselling memoir Lowborn, illuminating her experiences of becoming a mother, reshaping her future and reclaiming her identity.PRAISE FOR KERRY HUDSON:‘It’s not just Kerry Hudson’s writing that is vibrant, authentic and true, it’s the person herself, it’s where the writing comes from; a wise and generous heart’ KIT DE WAAL'Hudson’s resilience, grace and humility are staggering. She’s an absolute inspiration’ DOUGLAS STUART‘Kerry Hudson blew me away, opened my eyes’ PHILIPPA PERRY
No-brainer: A Footballer's Story of Life, Love and Brain Injury
by Mike Amos"A heart-breaking but still inspiring insight into the real-life impact of the biggest issue facing the world's biggest sport."Jeremy Wilson, Chief Sports Reporter, The Telegraph This is the story of the 'real' Bill Gates. A famous footballer, a successful millionaire and a global philanthropist. This is the story of an incredible man and his remarkable wife, who in his final years made a commitment to use his brain to save the next generation of football players. Bill was Britain's first £50 a week teenage superstar who played 333 games for Middlesbrough, where he was the PFA representative. He was the first entrepreneur/businessman to make sports shops the centre of high-street fashion. He was a philanthropist who travelled the world using football to change the lives of millions of children in over 100 countries. But in 2017 his life changed when he was diagnosed with football's best-kept secret, probable Chronic Traumatic Encephalopathy, caused by repetitive head impacts including headers, a brain disease with no cure. Author Mike Amos perfectly captures the incredible life of Bill and Judith, from a coal mining village in Ferryhill in the 1950s, a brilliant 13-year professional career in the 60s and 70s, a chain of sports shops in the 80s, to a millionaire's lifestyle on 7 mile beach on Grand Cayman in the 90s, to their most difficult journey together to ensure the future of the beautiful game. He shares Judith's work, designing the Billion Pound Game of Football that captured the attention of media around the globe and highlighted the need for changes in sport. Their ground-breaking Head Safe Football charity has led to research and education, and supported families of players with CTE. Designed to protect the future of the game, Head Safe Football educates players, coaches, sports scientists, and parents to recognise that CTE begins in young footballers and can be prevented with common sense Head Safe Football policies and training. No-Brainer explains how one man and his family have galvanised the football world around facts and science to impact player care and child safeguarding policies for both males and females. If you have ever headed a football, if your child or grandchild are heading footballs, then this is the one book that you need to read. Reviews "A heart-breaking but still inspiring insight into the real-life impact of the biggest issue facing the world's biggest sport. But does football care enough about its former heroes to take sufficient action?" Jeremy Wilson, Chief Sports Reporter, The Telegraph "What a brilliant read. Took me through every emotion from laughing and smiling to tears of true sadness. A great insight into the dark and oh so sad side of the beautiful game. A must-read, not only for the light-hearted reminiscing of football anecdotes and memories, but to learn the startling truth behind a game touching so many lives, and the devastation it can cause." Hilary Maddren, widow of Willie Maddren, Middlesbrough player and manager who died of neurodegenerative disease "Not just an important read for football fans, but for anyone whose life has been touched by the slowly unfolding despair of dementia." Harry Pearson, author of The Far Corner "No Brainer is a meticulous and moving read that exposes the cost of football's collective failure to protect players. One day, football will thank women like Dr Judith Gates who fought to spare future generations the pain they suffered as they watched their loved ones slowly succumb to diseases like CTE." Warren Manger, Daily Mirror "Bill and Judith Gates are the opposites who stayed attracted for more than 60 years together, but both in their very different ways have become titans in the world of football. This book is a vivid and vital account of their work together to improve the lives of footballers, young and old" Michael Aylwin, sportswriter, The Guardian
The Noom Kitchen: 100 Healthy, Delicious, Flexible Recipes for Every Day
by Noom Inc.The only official Noom cookbook! Easy, healthy, nutritious recipes for achieving your health goals deliciously!Noom is a global phenomenon-their digital health and weight management program has helped millions lose weight and feel better by focusing on the psychology of food and behavior change. The Noom Kitchen - follow-up to Noom's bestselling book The Noom Mindset -offers spectacularly delicious recipes that make serving health-forward foods easy for cooks of all skill levels. The majority of the recipes focus on using 'green foods', nutritionally dense ingredients that fill you up without weighing you down. With selections like Saucy Pizza-Stuffed Chicken Breast, Spinach & Feta 'Hot Pockets,' and Easy Strawberry Cheesecake Ice Cream, The Noom Kitchen applies Noom's trademark approach to nutrition to help readers:- Put a healthy twist on favorite foods like french fries, pizza, and dessert- Cook meals and snacks designed to be portable and storable so you can eat well on-the-go- Learn new techniques for boosting the nutrient density (and decreasing the caloric density) of any meal.These recipes will appeal to dedicated Noom users and new readers alike, providing accessible culinary guidance for anyone looking to kick-start their health and wellness in the kitchen.
Nutrition and Diet in Health: Principles and Applications
by Adenike Temidayo Oladiji Johnson Olaleye Oladele Ebenezer I. O. AjayiNutrition and diet play a crucial role in sustaining good health throughout human lives. Food provides us with essential nutrients involved in many physiological activities and biological processes in the body including growth and development, metabolism, immune function, and overall well-being. Nutrition and Diet in Health: Principles and Applications reviews and discusses the issues related to the roles of nutrition and diet in human health and diseases.The book contains two sections – one section features principles, the other, covers applications. Part I provides information on sustainable use of nutrition and diets in health and diseases; advanced biotechnological approaches to improve nutritional content of food; trace elements in nutrition; drug and nutrient interactions; functional foods and nutraceuticals in health maintenance; and biomarkers of functional foods and nutraceuticals in health maintenance. Part II discusses the significance of nutrition in selected human diseases, including cardiovascular diseases, cancer, infection, neurodegenerative diseases, and metabolic co-morbidities. It also discusses optimal nutrition for wellness, fitness, pregnancy, mental health, aging, and longevity.Features Molecular and cellular-based research findings on the principles and applications of nutrition and diet in health Roles of nutritional agents in the pathogenesis of human diseases Underlying mechanisms that govern activities and strategies to prevent pathological conditions using nutritional agents Nutrition and Diet in Health: Principles and Applications is suitable for academia and scientists, enhances knowledge of students in healthcare and areas of biological sciences.
Nutrition and Diet in Health: Principles and Applications
Nutrition and diet play a crucial role in sustaining good health throughout human lives. Food provides us with essential nutrients involved in many physiological activities and biological processes in the body including growth and development, metabolism, immune function, and overall well-being. Nutrition and Diet in Health: Principles and Applications reviews and discusses the issues related to the roles of nutrition and diet in human health and diseases.The book contains two sections – one section features principles, the other, covers applications. Part I provides information on sustainable use of nutrition and diets in health and diseases; advanced biotechnological approaches to improve nutritional content of food; trace elements in nutrition; drug and nutrient interactions; functional foods and nutraceuticals in health maintenance; and biomarkers of functional foods and nutraceuticals in health maintenance. Part II discusses the significance of nutrition in selected human diseases, including cardiovascular diseases, cancer, infection, neurodegenerative diseases, and metabolic co-morbidities. It also discusses optimal nutrition for wellness, fitness, pregnancy, mental health, aging, and longevity.Features Molecular and cellular-based research findings on the principles and applications of nutrition and diet in health Roles of nutritional agents in the pathogenesis of human diseases Underlying mechanisms that govern activities and strategies to prevent pathological conditions using nutritional agents Nutrition and Diet in Health: Principles and Applications is suitable for academia and scientists, enhances knowledge of students in healthcare and areas of biological sciences.