Condensed Encyclopedia of Healing Foods or Cerebral Palsy

Condensed Encyclopedia of Healing Foods

Author: Michael Murray

JUST WHAT IS A HEALTHY DIET?

WHAT DOES THE BODY NEED TO STAY STRONG AND GET WELL?

From the bestselling authors of The Encyclopedia of Healing Foods comes this convenient condensed edition -- a practical, portable guide to the nutritional benefits and healing properties of virtually everything we eat.

Studies have shown that diet plays a major role in both provoking and preventing a wide range of diseases. Here, leading authorities on nutrition and wellness make sense of the research in an easy-to-use A-to-Z guide to eating your way to good health.

Boasting the most effective natural remedies for everyday aches and pains, as well as potent protection against serious diseases like Alzheimer's and cancer, The Condensed Encyclopedia of Healing Foods is an essential reference for anyone looking to make healthy eating a lifelong habit.

Table of Contents:

Contents

Acknowledgments Preface

Part I Basic Principles of a Good Diet

1. Human Nutrition: An Evolutionary Perspective

2. Designing a Healthy Diet

3. Safe Eating

Part II Food Components

4. Protein

5. Carbohydrates and Dietary Fiber

6. Fats

7. Vitamins

8. Minerals

9. Accessory Nutrients and Phytochemicals

Part III Compendium of Healing Foods

10. The Healing Power of Vegetables

11. The Healing Power of Fruits

12. The Healing Power of Grains

13. The Healing Power of Legumes (Beans)

14. The Healing Power of Nuts, Seeds, and Oils

15. The Healing Power of Herbs and Spices

16. The Healing Power of Fish and Shellfish

17. The Healing Power of Milk and Other Dairy Products

18. The Healing Power of Meat and Poultry

19. The Healing Power of Miscellaneous Foods

Part IV Food Prescriptions for Specific Diseases

20. Promoting Health and Healing with Food Appendix A Glycemic Index, Carbohydrate Content, and Glycemic Load of Selected Foods Appendix B Acid-Alkaline Values of Selected Foods Appendix C Pesticide Content of Popular Fruits and Vegetables Appendix D Oxalate Content of Selected Foods Appendix E Food-Drug Interactions Appendix F Nutrient Content of Selected Foods per 31/2-Ounce (100 Gram) Serving References Index

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Cerebral Palsy: A Complete Guide for Caregiving

Author: Freeman Miller

When a child has a health problem, parents want answers. But when a child has cerebral palsy, the answers don't come quickly. A diagnosis of this complex group of chronic conditions affecting movement and coordination is difficult to make and is typically delayed until the child is eighteen months old. Although the condition may be mild or severe, even general predictions about long-term prognosis seldom come before the child's second birthday.

Written by a team of experts associated with the Cerebral Palsy Program at the Alfred I. duPont Hospital for Children, this authoritative resource provides parents and families with vital information that can help them cope with uncertainty. Thoroughly updated and revised to incorporate the latest medical advances, the second edition is a comprehensive guide to cerebral palsy.

The book is organized into three parts. In the first, the authors describe specific patterns of involvement (hemiplegia, diplegia, quadriplegia), explain the medical and psychosocial implications of these conditions, and tell parents how to be effective advocates for their child.

In the second part, the authors provide a wealth of practical advice about caregiving from nutrition to mobility. Part three features an extensive alphabetically arranged encyclopedia that defines and describes medical terms and diagnoses, medical and surgical procedures, and orthopedic and other assistive devices. Also included are lists of resources and recommended reading.

Praise for the first edition of Cerebral Palsy:

"Addresses the many complexities and uncertainties related to this diagnosis. At the same time, it provides the information parents,grandparents, caregivers, and health professionals need -- everything from medical, educational, and psychosocial implications to wheelchair maintenance and dental care." -- Exceptional Parent

Exceptional Parent

Provides the information parents, grandparents, caregivers, and health professionals need -- everything from medical, educational, and psychosocial implications to wheelchair maintenance and dental care.

Booknews

A guide for parents and caregivers of children and adults with cerebral palsy (CP), as well as for adolescents and adults with the condition. Part I provides an overview of CP and explains the medical and psychosocial implications of associated conditions, offering advice for parents on becoming an advocate for their child. Part II contains practical information on caregiving and medical procedures. Part III defines and describes medical terms and diagnoses, surgical procedures, and assistive devices. Includes a list of resources and recommended reading. Annotation c. Book News, Inc., Portland, OR (booknews.com)