Our present-day society offers more food choices, more medical support, and more nutrition resources than ever before, yet we face more health and weight challenges than ever. The basic act of nourishing ourselves has become a complex task, and we have turned the healing and preventative power of food against ourselves. Healing & Prevention Through Nutrition takes the reader on a journey to reconnect with the most fundamental healing tool—our food. In a clear and concise manner, you will learn how to eat, what to eat, and why for optimal health, weight, and wellness. You will learn how to navigate the modern food and nutrition landscape and make the best choices for your wellbeing. You will understand why whole plant foods offer an unparalleled potential for your health, why isolated nutrients and numbers are not the answer, and how to integrate holistic living practices for the most effective results. This book will offer you an abundance of practical tips for optimal eating and living and will be an indispensable resource for you to refer to readily. You will walk away empowered and confident about the necessary steps you need to take to improve the quality of your life. Whether you are interested in weight loss, healing, prevention, or health maintenance, you will be equipped with the right guidance for knowing how to make that happen. Begin the transformation to live your best life ever now! Testimonials: Healing & Prevention Through Nutrition shows us how to take charge of our own health outcomes without having to rely on doctors, drugs, surgeries, and wishful thinking. Based on cutting edge science and brimming with common sense, it gently guides us through the minefields of nutritional dogma and tainted research. If you follow Evita's recommendations, you will grow happier, healthier, and a lot less confused. -- Howard Jacobson, PhD, contributing author to WHOLE: Rethinking the Science of Nutrition and host of the Plant Yourself podcast Healing & Prevention Through Nutrition is a clarion call to nutritional and health empowerment. Evita is indeed a nutritional troubadour providing a laser-sharp guidance light of substantive evidence-based information, common sense, and ancient truths. This book, in its elegant simplicity provides guidance, information, and a pathway to greater foundational health and wellbeing. —Elaine R. Ferguson, MD , physician and author of Superhealing: Engaging Your Mind, Body, and Spirit to Create Optimal Health and Well-Being With the rise of chemical contamination, genetic manipulation, and corporate control of our food supply, nutritional literacy has become an essential survival skill. And there is no better resource to educate oneself than Evita Ochel's smart, no-nonsense, easy-to-read guide to healthy eating. Healing & Prevention Through Nutrition teaches us about the relationships between diet and disease and how a lifestyle that incorporates natural, whole, unprocessed foods is the best medicine. --Larry Malerba, DO, DHt, holistic physician and author of Green Medicine, Metaphysics & Medicine, and Dynamic Medicine

"The Science of Healing Foods: Clinical Nutrition for Chronic Disease Management" is an authoritative and comprehensive guide that delves into the profound connection between diet and chronic disease. This book meticulously explores how specific foods and nutrients can prevent and manage conditions such as heart disease, diabetes, cancer, and more. Drawing on the latest scientific research and clinical evidence, Dr. Qassim presents practical strategies for integrating healing foods into your daily life, offering readers the tools to achieve optimal health and longevity. Unlock the secrets to a healthier, longer life with "The Science of Healing Foods: Clinical Nutrition for Chronic Disease Management." In this groundbreaking book, Dr. M. Qassim takes you on an enlightening journey through the world of clinical nutrition, revealing how the right foods can transform your health and combat chronic diseases. Discover: - **The Link Between Diet and Chronic Illness**: Understand the critical relationship between what you eat and your overall health. - **Anti-Inflammatory Superfoods**: Learn about top anti-inflammatory foods and how they can protect you from chronic diseases. - **Heart Health**: Find out which nutrients and foods are essential for maintaining a healthy heart. - **Diabetes Management**: Gain insights into dietary strategies that can help control blood sugar levels and prevent complications. - **Gut Health**: Explore the significance of the gut microbiome and how to nourish it with probiotics and prebiotics. - **Immune Boosting Foods**: Identify key nutrients and foods that enhance your immune system. - **Cancer Prevention**: Discover how a nutrient-rich diet can reduce your cancer risk and support recovery. - **Mental Wellness**: Learn about foods that support brain health and mental well-being. - **Weight Management**: Get tips on how to achieve and maintain a healthy weight through balanced nutrition. - **Longevity**: Uncover the dietary patterns that promote a long and healthy life. - **Plant-Based Diets**: Understand the benefits of plant-based eating and how to transition smoothly. Filled with practical advice, delicious recipes, and real-life case studies, this book is your essential guide to using food as medicine. Whether you're looking to prevent chronic disease, manage an existing condition, or simply enhance your overall well-being, "The Science of Healing Foods" provides the knowledge and inspiration you need to make lasting changes. Take control of your health today and embark on a journey to wellness with Dr. M. Qassim's expert guidance. Order your copy of "The Science of Healing Foods: Clinical Nutrition for Chronic Disease Management" now and discover the healing power of nutrition.

One in nine women in Western society will be diagnosed with breast cancer at some point in their lives, making it vital to learn healthy eating strategies to prevent the disease developing. Nutrition is a key tool towards recovery - working with your doctor to build your immune system, rebalancing hormones, increasing your well-being during treatment, and helping your body thrive again without the disease recurring. Suzannah Olivier gives practical advice on all aspects of nutrition relating to breast cancer, explaining the right foods and supplements to fuel the body, with step-by-step eating plans to support a healthy recovery.

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Reaching beyond traditional nutrition support The care of ICU patients has seen many improvements over the years, both with regard to technical aspects and supportive measures. The first part of this book analyzes nutritional support at various levels, ranging from the cell level to the whole-body aspect; drawing on recent prospective randomized studies, the authors propose a new approach for oral, enteral and/or parenteral nutrition. The second part underlines the interference between nutrition and outcome to reach recovery, giving to this field an increased importance for better short and long term management: The best glucose control, individualized nutritional support and the avoidance of harmful interferences is extensively discussed. The final part deals with patients suffering from multi-organ failure and the need for a better understanding of the interactions between disease and nutrition. Identification of the metabolic condition of the patient, existence or not of evidence-based medicine, expert opinion, treatment opportunities and the case manager recognizing threats are all integrated to reach the appropriate decision. This last part will help the reader to untangle the complexity of the ICU patient of the 21st century and to propose a personalized nutritional support process.

The current explosion in research about vitamins and minerals makes all previous books on the subject obsolete. This single volume presents in pratical, use-it-now form, the best of what doctors currently know about using vitamins and minerals to cure diseases. Highlights include vitamins to take to prevent heart disease; those recommended by cancer specialists; and the various uses for the B vitamins.

Invitation to Holistic Health: A Guide to Living a Balanced Life provides solid principles and proven measures to promote optimal health and well-being using a holistic approach. Divided into three parts: Strengthening Your Inner Resources, Developing Health Lifestyle Practices, and Taking Charge of Challenges to the Mind, Body, and Spirit, this easy-to-read guide it provides how-to information when dealing with a variety of health-related issues that includes, but is not limited to, nutrition, exercise, herbal remedies, and homeopathic remedies. The Second Edition as been completely revised and includes current research on the effectiveness and safety of herbs and other complementary and alternative medicine therapies. The chapter on Menopause has been updated to reflect current thinking about the safe use of estrogen replacement, soy products, and other approaches to manage symptoms and new suggested readings and resources have been provided for further exploration into topics. -- Provided by publisher.

Detailed Review of Nutritional Therapies Used to Combat Elderly Health IssuesThe combination of the aging baby-boomer generation and their increased longevity has been fortunately met with increased research and greater understanding of health promotion and disease prevention in the elderly. Handbook of Nutrition in the Aged: Fourth Edition shares

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Meet the diverse health care needs of older adults! Explore effective ways to enhance the wellness and independence of older adults across the wellness-illness continuum, including acute, primary, and long-term care. From an overview of the theories of aging and assessment through the treatment of disorders, including complex illnesses, this evidence-based book provides the comprehensive gerontological coverage you need to prepare for your role as an Advanced Practice Nurse. With information on healthy aging, comprehensive geriatric assessment, and common symptoms and illnesses that present in older adults, this text serves as a guide for students preparing for boards, as well as a reliable source of information for practicing nurses. Five Stars “To the point resources on geriatric conditions/syndromes. Very easy to read/access the content you need…bulleted and formatted for quick reference. Helpful sections on evidence-based guidelines.”—Ben, Online Reviewer Should be titled "GET THIS BOOK NOW!" “GREAT book for my new job...I've been an NP to college students and in urgent care, but this is the first time I've been a nurse practitioner for a geriatric house call practice and this book is perfect. I am really enjoying the format, the timely and research backed treatment protocols and the compassionate, well written style for advising anyone in the business of taking care of old folks! This is a must-read for all medical people but is especially suited to a Geriatric NP or Family Practice NP who see elderly patients regularly.”—Online Reviewer Expanded, Revised & Updated! Thoroughly updated to reflect the art and the science of care of the older adult as well as the newest evidence and changes in health care Expanded! Coverage of approximately 20 new disorders New Chapter! Settings of Care New Chapter Online! Infectious Diseases with coverage of COVID-19, HIV/AIDS, and more New! Coverage of LGBTQ+ and transgender issues in Chapter 2 Body systems chapters covering common disorders in the older adult Coverage of psychosocial issues that can affect the health and wellness of the older adult, family, and society. Polypharmacy information to guide you through the complexity of prescribing for older adults taking multiple medications “Signal Symptoms” feature to help you quickly target potential differential diagnoses Strength of Recommendation Taxonomy (SORT), a patient-centered approach to grading evidence in medical literature which provides a direct reference to evidence-based practice recommendations for clinicians to consider in the care of older adults In-text case studies to provide further practice and review