Health Well Being category: 183475 books

Why You Should Read This Book  Phew! You have done so much and yet there is so much to still do! Life can sometimes get really hectic! Since everyone is constantly moving, stress and anxiety have become the part of all of our lives. Stress is always present no matter where you are and what you are...

Back in the 18th century, Thomas Gray wrote a poem containing the phrase ‘Ignorance is bliss’. He was right of course but he may have added ‘until the ignorance comes back to bite you’. When it comes to matters of health, ignorance is certainly not bliss. In this information age, you...

This powerful resource identifies wide-scale health challenges facing a rapidly urbanizing planet--including key concerns in nutrition, health status, health care, and safety--and strategies toward possible solutions. Theoretical and empirical analysis focuses on maximizing the benefits of urban living...

This challenging critique explores the current constraints and opportunities for addressing and promoting the sexual health of men. It redresses the balance between society's traditional views and expectations of men's sexual health, compared to the sexual health of women. The wide-ranging approach...

This brief highlights several of the most pressing challenges in addressing the needs of families who are experiencing homelessness and presents a set of strong policy recommendations for assessment, intervention, research, and service delivery related to homeless children and their parents.  Chapters...

Examine the psychosocial factors that affect lesbian and bisexual women’s mental health This essential guide presents up-to-date, evidence-based information that can be implemented to improve mental health services for lesbian and bisexual women in a variety of settings. It examines the systemic...

This book provides a comprehensive overview of metabonomics and gut microbiota research from molecular analysis to population-based global health considerations. The topics include the discussion of the applications in relation to metabonomics and gut microbiota in nutritional research, in health...

Coffee in Health and Disease Prevention presents a comprehensive look at the compounds in coffee, their reported benefits (or toxicity risks) and also explores them on a health-condition specific level, providing researchers and academics with a single-volume resource to help in identifying potential...

This series promotes theory and research in the growing area of occupational stress, health and well being, and in the process, showcases the work of the best researchers and theorists who contribute to this area. Furthermore, the series promotes the development of truly path-breaking contributions...

Health Psychology: Well-Being in a Diverse World introduces students to the main topics and issues in health psychology through a unique perspective focused on diversity. Using a conversational tone, author Regan A. R. Gurung explores the key determinants of behavior—such as family, environment,...

The Victorian Dr. Thomas Allinson founded the famous Allinson bread firm in 1892 and wrote five volumes of medical essays outlining his beliefs that food was an important factor in health. His sage advice was an anathema to his Victorian peers and he was struck off in an age where medicines were made...

By allowing the body to rest and heal itself naturally, fasting not only restores energy and well-being but also treats conditions such as rheumatoid arthritis, psoriasis and eczema. Fasting has steadily grown in popularity and evidence suggests there is no more powerful healing method. By allowing...

Communication and relationships have become an increasing focus of attention in debates about the future of health and social care. People working in care services are being encouraged to improve communication processes, to develop more participatory relationships with service users, and to work more...

This book was inspired by the concept of Wholesome Wellness Core. Health/Well-being is an important aspect to every living thing. Wellness and development contributes hugely to happiness, joyful experiences, being and feeling loved. Wholesome Wellness refers to our overall well-being, all areas of...