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"Wellness nutrition -- Personal and community nutrition -- Digestion, absorption, and metabolism -- Carbohydrates -- Fats -- Protein -- Vitamins -- Water and minerals -- Energy supply and fitness -- Management of body composition -- Life span health promotion : pregnancy, lactation, and infancy -- Life span health promotion : childhood and adolescence -- Life span health promotion : adulthood -- Nutrition in patient care -- Nutrition and metabolic stress -- Interactions: complementary and alternative medicine, dietary supplements, and medications -- Nutrition for disorders of the gastrointestinal tract -- Nutrition for disorders of the liver, gallbladder, and pancreas -- Nutrition for diabetes mellitus -- Nutrition for cardiovascular and respiratory diseases -- Nutrition for diseases of the kidneys -- Nutrition in cancer, aids, and other special problems."

"DIET CURE FOR COMMON AILMENTS covers the whole gamut of ailments which can be cured by proper food habits and regulation of one’s life, without recourse to medicinal treatment. The book is based on the theories and fundamentals of nature cure that go to preserve health and vitality and regain these when lost. It will undoubtedly be a boon not only to laymen but also to nature cure practitioners as a reference guide because of its practical utility.Nature cure has carved a niche in the realm of curative sciences in our country and abroad, though the protagonists of the drugless healing system have included many other unorthodox treatments in their curative disciplines. Nature cure, through its correct application brings about amazing changes that baffle the practitioners of modern medicine, devoid as it is of the crippling side-effects of drug treatment. The all-pervading truth is that nature alone possesses the power of healing. There are not many institutions which cater to this system. Hence, many patients cannot take advantage of it. Dr. Bakhru’s book in this revised edition with complete treatment charts and illustrations will serve as a useful guide to those who wish to treat themselves through this system at home."

"Now in a completely updated second edition, An Evidence-based Approach to Dietary Phytochemicals and Other Dietary Factors is a trusted resource for all health professionals who need to interpret the explosion of information on the role of a plant-based diet in health and disease. It consolidates a wealth of scientifically accurate, peer-reviewed data on plant foods, dietary phytochemicals, and dietary supplements, and includes information on essential intake recommendations, dietary sources, nutrient and drug interactions, phytochemicals in disease prevention, possible adverse effects, and much more.Special features:All chapters revised and updated, with new sections on choline, coenzyme Q10, L-Carnitine, lipoic acid, and other dietary factorsLogically structured for quick access to information: begins with the evidence-based benefits of fruits and vegetables, legumes, nuts, whole grains, coffee, and tea; and goes on to the scientific and clinical data on individual dietary phytochemicals and classes of phytochemicals, including carotenoids, flavonoids, fiber, and moreSummaries at the end of each chapter for rapid reviewPeer-reviewed by experts in the field, ensuring that all material is accurate and up-to-dateThe well-constructed appendix includes not only a quick reference to diseases and foods and where to find them in the book, but also useful tables on phytochemical-drug interactions, phytochemical-nutrient interactions, and phytochemical-rich foods; a summary of the glycemic index of dietary carbohydrates; and a comprehensive glossary of term"

"Based on Puhn's twenty years of experience as a clinical nutrition specialist, The 5 Vital Secrets for a Healthy Life offers a time-tested healing program of complementary therapies that will help you attain and maintain a strong, healthy body and a sharp, confident mind. Adele Puhn begins by stressing the importance of the health links that can connect your symptoms to underlying conditions - some of them obvious, some of them startlingly subtle. She guides you, step-by-step, to becoming your own health detective - as you discover the solution to the "mystery" your body is trying to tell you. Puhn shows you how to find the real clues your body is telling you to help you on your way to good health. And to ensure that health, she also includes her own unique mix of herbal remedies, food regimens, nutritional supplements, and inspiring advice. To help you visualize how apparently unconnected conditions can wreak havoc on your health, Puhn has created a remarkable device: the Body Bank. When you make deposits - in the form of supplements, specific foods, or a good night's sleep - your account grows, building a wealth of health. When you make withdrawals - some as obvious as eating too much fatty foods and some you might not even be aware of doing! - you're depleting your system and beginning to "run in the red". But even if you find yourself with a full-fledged bankruptcy condition, don't despair. Puhn gives you simple, easy-to-implement solutions to bolster your entire system"