The Wellness encyclopedia : the comprehensive family resource for safeguarding health and preventing illness [University of California, Berkeley, wellness letter]

Dickey, Thomas. [Patricia Calvo, Jeanette Farrell, Bette Ponack Albert, Jeanine Barone, Dale A Ogar, Nancy Butcher, Catherine Ritzinger, Jane Schechter, Karin E Anderson, Carney W Mimms, Brian Sisco, Leah Lococo, Susan M Blubaugh, Dana Burns-Pizer, Rodney M Friedman, Shirley Abbott Tomkievicz, Michael Goldman, Jane Margaretten-Ohring, Barbara Maxwell O'Neill, Evan Hansen, Ray Skibinski]

ISBN 10: 0395533635 / ISBN 13: 9780395533635

Published by Boston : Houghton Mifflin, 1991, 1991

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[1st ed.], 1st printing ; 541 p., [8] p. of plates : ill. (some col.) ; 29 cm. ; ISBN: 0395533635 :; 9780395533635 LCCN: 90-5228 ; LC: RA776; Dewey: 613; NLM: QT 180 W452 1991; NAL: RA776.W4 ; OCLC: 22305844 ; blue cloth ; no dustjacket ; Contents: Introduction -- Longevity -- The Role of Diet and Exercise -- The Healthy Diet -- Carbohydrates -- Fiber -- Fat -- Protein -- Vitamins -- Minerals -- Sodium, calcium and iron -- Sugar -- Caffeine -- Food labeling -- Food Additives -- Produce -- Dairy and eggs -- Grains and legumes -- Nail Care -- Ear Nose and Throat -- Dental Care -- Digestive Disorders -- Sexuality and Reproduction -- Muscles and Joints -- Back Care -- Stress -- Sugar -- Dairy and Eggs -- Grains and Legumes -- Meat and Poultry -- Seafood -- Fats and oils -- Snacks and desserts -- Convenience foods -- Exercise -- The elements of fitness -- A workout guide -- Aerobic Activities -- Strength and Flexibility -- Skin Hair and Nails -- Eye care -- Protecting your feet -- Stress -- Headaches -- Travel health -- Memory -- Sleep -- Using the Health Care System -- Home and Workplace -- Outdoors -- Transportation ; large volume ; FINE. Seller Inventory # 005697

Bibliographic Details

Title: The Wellness encyclopedia : the ...

Publisher: Boston : Houghton Mifflin, 1991

Publication Date: 1991

Binding: Hardcover

Condition: Fine

Edition: 1st Edition

Book Type: Book

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Synopsis:

A medical reference that emphasizes preventive medicine

Synopsis:

Once viewed as an alternative approach, preventive medicine is now in the mainstream, having been embraced both by doctors and by established health plans. It has been the aim of "The Wellness Letter", published at the University of California, to inform the general public about preventive medicine, and the creators of that newsletter have edited this home reference book, which uses straightforward, non-technical language. It sets out to dispel misconceptions about diet and exercise, to explain the link between lifestyle and staying well, to report on ways of coping with stress, to explore environmental and public health concerns which can affect personal health and to recommend alternative health measures.