Download or read book The Gale Encyclopedia of Medicine written by Donna Olendorf and published by Gale Cengage. This book was released on 1999 with total page 704 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Contains articles that provide medical information about a wide variety of common diseases, disorders, tests, and treatments; arranged alphabetically from T-to-Z; and includes cross-references, definitions of terms, lists of resources, and a comprehensive general index.
Download or read book UXL Encyclopedia of Science written by Amy Hackney Blackwell and published by UXL. This book was released on 2014-12-15 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: What is a biome? How does rain form? Is a turtle a reptile or an amphibian? Can corn fuel a car? These questions and more can be answered using the U*X*L Encyclopedia of Science. This alphabetically organized ten-volume set opens up the entire world of science in clear, nontechnical language. Its comprehensive coverage of science topics taught in middle school science curricula and outlined in the Next Generation Science Standards makes it the perfect science reference solution for middle schools with limited budgets looking for a one stop resource. Entries from the previous edition of this title are also noted in appendix B of the English Language Arts Common Core Standards as being good examples of content that can be used to help teach the skills needed to read and digest non-fiction informational text. This resource is comprised of 800 entries that focus on a single topic, and range from 250 to 2,500 words. Many of these entries also feature helpful sidebar boxes that define key terms in that entry, as well as full-color images, charts and tables. There is also a secondary Table of Contents that organizes the articles under the scientific field that they fall under in order to aid instructors in easily identify useful content to aid in their teaching. This design and scope of coverage helped the previous edition of this title win Booklist s 20 Best Bets for Student Researchers in 2002. With the advent of the Next Generation Science Standards and the other changes in curricular focus of middle school science, it was time to update and expand the coverage of the U*X*L Encyclopedia of Science to better meet the needs of students and teachers. With this in mind, we have reviewed all of the entries from the previous edition, and updated them as necessary. We have also added 200 new entries to broaden the scope of this title to include more biographical entries on groundbreaking scientists and science topics currently in the news (i.e. genetically modified organisms). "
Download or read book Encyclopedia of Dietary Supplements written by Paul M. Coates and published by CRC Press. This book was released on 2010-06-25 with total page 918 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Encyclopedia of Dietary Supplements presents peer-reviewed, objective entries that rigorously examine the most significant scientific research on basic chemical, preclinical, and clinical data. Designed for healthcare professionals, researchers, and health-conscious consumers, it presents evidence-based information on the major vitamin and mineral micronutrients, herbs, botanicals, phytochemicals, and other bioactive preparations. Supplements covered include: Vitamins, beta-carotene, niacin, and folate Omega-3 and omega-6 fatty acids, isoflavones, and quercetin Calcium, copper, iron, and phosphorus 5-hydroxytryptophan, glutamine, and L-arginine St. John's Wort, ginkgo biloba, green tea, kava, and noni Androstenedione, DHEA, and melatonin Coenzyme Q10 and S-adenosylmethionine Shiitake, maitake, reishi, and cordiceps With nearly 100 entries contributed by renowned subject-specific experts, the book serves as a scientific checkpoint for the many OTC supplements carried in today's nutritional products marketplace. Also Available OnlineThis Taylor & Francis encyclopedia is also available through online subscription, offering a variety of extra benefits for researchers, students, and librarians, including: Citation tracking and alerts Active reference linking Saved searches and marked lists HTML and PDF format options Contact Taylor and Francis for more information or to inquire about subscription options and print/online combination packages. US: (Tel) 1.888.318.2367; (E-mail) [email protected] International: (Tel) +44 (0) 20 7017 6062; (E-mail) [email protected]
Download or read book The Cornell Illustrated Encyclopedia of Health written by and published by . This book was released on 2002 with total page 1312 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: "Reference covering more than 40 areas of mediciine, spanning the entire spectrum of modern health care. Includes latest information on health issues, from anthrax to zinc deficiency"--Publisher's description.
Download or read book The Gale Encyclopedia of Alternative Medicine written by Jacqueline L. Longe and published by Gale Cengage. This book was released on 2005 with total page 650 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Presents a four-volume alphabetically-arranged medical reference set that examines a variety of supplemental therapies and herbal remedies along with treatments for certain conditions and diseases.
Download or read book GMO Food written by David E. Newton and published by Bloomsbury Publishing USA. This book was released on 2021-05-17 with total page 191 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: GMO Food: A Reference Handbook offers an in-depth discussion of genetically modified food. It covers the history of, opposition to, regulation of, and labeling of genetic modifications, along with the potential benefits and harm involved. GMO Food: A Reference Handbook is intended to serve as a research guide for young adults in high school and beyond. Students at all grade levels should be able to use the book as an introduction to the history of genetic engineering of organisms and the use of this technology for the development of new forms of crops and foods. They will learn briefly about historic methods of plant and animal modification (such as cross-breeding) and, in more detail, how discoveries since the late nineteenth century have greatly changed the process of plant and animal modification. These discoveries include important steps forward in genetics, biochemistry, molecular biology, genetic engineering, and related fields. They will also learn about the variety of social, political, philosophical, economic, and other issues that have arisen alongside these scientific advances, as well as about some of the laws, regulations, and other solutions that have been developed for dealing with the range of attitudes about genetically modified foods. The second edition covers developments since 2014.
Download or read book The World Book Encyclopedia written by and published by . This book was released on 2002 with total page 554 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: An encyclopedia designed especially to meet the needs of elementary, junior high, and senior high school students.
Download or read book The Gale Encyclopedia of Medicine written by Donna Olendorf and published by Gale Cengage. This book was released on 1999 with total page 826 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Contains articles that provide medical information about a wide variety of common diseases, disorders, tests, and treatments; arranged alphabetically from G-to-M; and includes cross-references, definitions of terms, and lists of resources.
Download or read book The Gale Encyclopedia of Alternative Medicine S Z written by Kristine M. Krapp and published by Gale Cengage. This book was released on 2001 with total page 462 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Authoritative, objective and in tune with the subjects that matter to students and researchers, the Gale Group presents The Gale Encyclopedia of Alternative Medicine -- unbiased information on alternative and complementary medical practices. Covering all aspects of the subject -- therapies, conditions/ diseases, herbs/plants and people -- the Encyclopedia identifies 40 types of alternative medicine being practiced today, including: Accupressure/accupuncture -- Ayurveda -- Biofeedback -- Chelation therapy -- Chinese medicine -- Chiropractic -- Detoxification -- Feldenkrais -- Kinesiology -- Naturopathy -- Osteopathy -- Polarity therapy -- Yoga -- And many others For the practitioner or interested patient, there are current training requirements, listings of organizations, as well as descriptions of treatments. Information on recommended therapies for specific disorders and diseases, medicinal uses for plants and herbs are balanced by conclusions of studies on efficacy and analysis of current levels of acceptance by traditional scientists and doctors. Biographies of pioneers in the field -- including Deepak Chopra, Edward Bach and David Palmer -- appear as sidebars through the text. Included are 50 sidebars. Each volume contains a color photo insert containing images of herbs. Includes more than 275 disease/ condition entries, 300 herb/remedy entries and 150 therapies.
Download or read book The Gale Encyclopedia of Neurological Disorders written by Stacey L. Chamberlin and published by Gale Cengage. This book was released on 2005 with total page 536 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Contains nearly four hundred alphabetized full-length articles on neurological disorders and drugs and treatments for neurological disorders, and includes further reading lists.
Download or read book The Gale Encyclopedia of Alternative Medicine D K written by Kristine M. Krapp and published by Gale Cengage. This book was released on 2001 with total page 558 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Contains articles that provide information about alternative medicine, covering complementary therapies, herbs and remedies, and common diseases and conditions; and includes sidebar biographies, cross-references, and resources. Arranged alphabetically from D-to-K.
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Download or read book Digestion Takes Precedence Over Disease written by Anthony Raphael Leon and published by Dog Ear Publishing. This book was released on 2008-09 with total page 154 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Have you ever wondered after taking a supplement or herb for some time, then stop taking it, later on noticing that there was really no significant benefit whether you took it or not? Then realizing you could have saved your hard earned money and used it on something more worthwhile? Or purchasing some exercise equipment and eventually form your own home gym, later on wishing one day you could have your own garage sale? Or becoming mesmerized by some health guru, whether from some infomercial or word of mouth, and buying their plan or program? Then after receiving it, realizing it s a tad bit involved where you feel overwhelmed to the point it becomes a dust collector? Doctors push drugs, Naturopaths push herbs, Nutritionists push supplements, but who s pushing HEALTH? I m talking about just simple good information that the average Joe can use right now, and won t have to figure out anything at all, jargon free facts, that are not just unique, and relevant, but very practical. And it s not going to cost you an arm or a leg, a lot of time and energy, or fear of the unknown. Inside this very book you will receive the equivalent of volumes of information from some of the greatest minds on the subject of health. In a simple clear-cut, easy to use, right now approach without tons of pages to sift through You Will Learn... What actually constitutes REALhealth How getting the wrong fiber can deplete your nutrient reserves How some supplements and drugs never leave your body (That s scary ) What really goes on in your GI tract in full detail The truth about food combining (You ll like this ) Something we do at the dinner table that s not as bad as we thought The truth about low sodium, low fat, low carb, & high protein diets How to turn the food you eat into your own personal vitamin shop for FREE How to jumpstart your metabolism with these simple techniques How to get rid of 2-6 pounds of fat a week and keep it off (You ll be amazed ) All This & Much, Much More About the Author Anthony Tony Leon graduated at the top of his class from Lincoln Technical Institute. He received the Instructors Award for excellence in grades and working well with his peers. His instructors saw that he was destined for a different purpose in life, other than repairing cars and trucks. He has always had a curiosity as to how things work, along with fixing them. This included a strong desire and fascination on the restoration of the most precious and uniquely engineered system on the planet, the human body. Tony has spent more than 20 years researching the principles of what constitutes health. This eventually led him to become a Certified Health Specialist, focusing on the fact that true health can only be achieved by cooperating with God s natural design and function of the human body. His philosophy is based upon there s no such thing as a cure, only correction. Which he implements the education, un-education, and re-education concept to enlighten, encourage, and empower individuals with the knowledge and tools necessary to improve their level of health, beyond just the absence of symptoms. This philosophy is reflected in the numerous health presentations, cooking classes and workshops, where he shares his extensive knowledge of relevant health related topics including auto-immune conditions such as cancer. Tony utilizes sound lifestyle principles and practical protocols to assist individuals who are willing to put forth an honest effort, achieve health and vitality. He has also worked a number of years as a vegetarian cook for Country Life Vegetarian Restaurant."
Download or read book Prescription Drugs written by David E. Newton and published by Bloomsbury Publishing USA. This book was released on 2021-11-12 with total page 189 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Prescription drugs are a basic and invaluable part of society today, but there is debate surrounding the methods of testing new drugs, the possible misuse of prescription drugs, and the economics of drug production and use. This book examines the evolution of prescription drugs in the United States, as well as the formation of the pharmaceutical industry. It begins with a history of prescription drugs, dating back to their origins, then moves through the Industrial Revolution and into the present day. It also delves into the issues and controversies related to prescription drugs, such as drug costs, regulations, prescription drug abuse, insurance complications, and more. Both implemented and proposed solutions are also discussed. One of the most valuable aspects of the book is that it surveys the history of prescription drugs in a manner that helps the reader identify key issues in an easy-to-understand fashion. Finally, the perspectives chapter allows a broad range of voices to be heard, allowing crucial, diverse perspectives to round out the author's expertise.
Download or read book Acute Care Handbook for Physical Therapists E Book written by Jaime C. Paz and published by Elsevier Health Sciences. This book was released on 2013-10-04 with total page 529 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: - NEW! Restructured table of contents helps you quickly locate information. - NEW! Language from the International Classification of Functioning, Disability, and Health (ICF) model adopted by the American Physical Therapy Association increases your familiarity with terminology. - NEW! New intervention algorithms along with existing algorithms break clinical decision-making into individual steps and sharpens your on-the-spot critical-thinking skills. - NEW! A quick-reference appendix covering abbreviations commonly found in the acute care environment supplies the translation tools you need, while flagging any abbreviations that may be harmful to the patient.
Download or read book A Contextual Exploration of Phytomedicines Development in Africa written by Obi Peter Adigwe and published by Xlibris Corporation. This book was released on 2023-01-16 with total page 179 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: A Contextual Exploration of Phytomedicines’ Development in Africa comprises nine chapters, which focus on the critical role of medicinal plants in healthcare delivery on the African continent. The book begins with how phytomedicines can stimulate access to quality healthcare for socioeconomic development, and then discusses research and development efforts in Traditional Medicine for achieving universal health coverage in the African Region as well as approaches for producing sustainable, quality and safe phytomedicines. In an attempt to highlight some of the socio-anthropological aspects of plant medicines, the book takes a brief look at the ecological link between nature and phytomedicines, and concludes with a discussion of the critical factors for effective promotion and sustainability of African Traditional Medicine.
Download or read book Desk Encyclopedia of Microbiology written by Moselio Schaechter and published by Academic Press. This book was released on 2010-04-19 with total page 1277 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The Desk Encyclopedia of Microbiology, Second Edition is a single-volume comprehensive guide to microbiology for the advanced reader. Derived from the six volume e-only Encyclopedia of Microbiology, Third Edition, it bridges the gap between introductory texts and specialized reviews. Covering topics ranging from the basic science of microbiology to the current "hot" topics in the field, it will be invaluable for obtaining background information on a broad range of microbiological topics, preparing lectures and preparing grant applications and reports. - The most comprehensive single-volume source providing an overview of microbiology to non-specialists - Bridges the gap between introductory texts and specialized reviews - Provides concise and general overviews of important topics within the field making it a helpful resource when preparing for lectures, writing reports, or drafting grant applications
