Rationality and scientific lifestyle for health / / Ali Akbar Moosavi-Movahedi

• Autore: Moosavi-Movahedi Ali Akbar
• Pubblicazione: Cham, Switzerland : , : Springer, , [2021]; ©2021
• Descrizione fisica: 1 online resource (204 pages)
• Disciplina: 615.5
• Soggetto topico: Functional medicine; Estils de vida; Psicologia mèdica
• Soggetto genere / forma: Llibres electrònics
• Note generali: Includes index.
• Nota di contenuto: Intro -- Preface -- About This Book -- Contents -- Editor and Contributors -- 1 Philosophy Virtue of Nature, Mankind and Natural Health -- Abstract -- 1 Introduction -- 2 Exercise -- 3 Nutrition and Diet -- 4 Spiritual Beliefs -- 5 Reduce Stress and Anxiety -- 6 Sleep -- 6.1 Optimize Melatonin Levels in the Body -- 7 Activate Happiness Hormones -- 8 Conclusion -- References -- 2 Bioinspiration and Biomimicry in Lifestyle -- Abstract -- 1 Introduction -- 2 Nature-Based Technologies -- 2.1 Surface Engineering -- 2.2 Sensor Technology -- 2.3 Wave and Vibrations -- 2.4 Tissue-Engineering -- 2.5 Flight Technology -- 2.6 Energy and Environment -- 3 Biomimetic Drug Delivery -- 3.1 Bioinspired Nanostructures -- 3.2 Liposomes -- 3.3 Biomimetic Polymeric Carriers -- 3.4 Dendrimers -- 4 Bioinspired Materials for Medical Applications -- 4.1 Types of Biomaterials -- 4.1.1 Metals -- 4.1.2 Ceramics -- 4.1.3 Biopolymers -- 4.1.4 Composites -- 4.2 Application Areas and Practices -- 4.2.1 Orthopedics -- 4.2.2 Cardiovascular Disease (CVD) -- 4.2.3 Wound Healing -- 5 Artistic Design and Biomimetic Process -- 6 Interdisciplinary Education: Biological Inspiration -- 7 Biomimetic Approach in Architecture -- 8 Conclusion -- Acknowledgments -- References -- 3 Nature's Generosity in Protecting Human Health -- Abstract -- 1 Introduction -- 2 Noradrenaline -- 3 l-Dopa (Levodopa) -- 4 Levothyroxine -- 5 Physostigmine -- 6 Morphine -- 7 Colchicine -- 8 Nicotine -- 9 Dextrorphan -- 10 Glyceollin -- 11 Epibatidine -- 12 Conclusion -- References -- 4 Biodiversity and Drug Discovery Approach to Natural Medicine -- Abstract -- 1 Introduction -- 2 Medicinal Plants with Bioactive Compounds -- 3 Microbial Sources as Natural Drugs -- 4 Marine Sources as Natural Medicine -- 5 Animal Sources as Natural Medicine -- 6 Natural Products and Biodiversity Conservation. ; 7 Effects of Biodiversity Loss on Human Health -- 8 Conclusion -- References -- 5 Nutraceuticals and Superfoods -- Abstract -- 1 Introduction -- 2 Some Examples of Nutraceuticals and Superfoods -- 2.1 Curcumin -- 2.2 Pomegranate -- 2.3 Walnut -- 2.4 Camel Milk -- 2.5 Food Proteins-Originated Bioactive Peptides -- 3 Conclusion -- References -- 6 Spices as Traditional Remedies: Scientifically Proven Benefits -- Abstract -- 1 Introduction -- 2 Saffron -- 3 Ginger -- 4 Cinnamon -- 5 Turmeric -- 6 Conclusion -- References -- 7 Halal Products and Healthy Lifestyle -- Abstract -- 1 Introduction -- 2 Halal Food -- 2.1 Halal Dairy Products -- 2.2 Halal Meat -- 3 Halal Slaughtering -- 4 Digestion of Halal Meat -- 5 Microbiological Spoilage -- 6 Lipid and Protein Oxidation -- 7 Antioxidant Effects -- 8 Halal Cosmetics -- 8.1 Halal Cosmetics Ingredients -- 9 Detection of Halal Products -- 10 Conclusion -- References -- 8 Lifestyle in the Regulation of Diabetic Disorders -- Abstract -- 1 Introduction -- 1.1 Health -- 1.2 Diseasess -- 1.3 Health Promotion -- 1.4 Aging -- 2 Normal Cell Signaling as the Normal Cellular Language -- 3 New Abnormal Language by Cellular Signaling Modification -- 4 Lifestyle -- 4.1 Lifestyle Diseases -- 4.2 Diabetes -- 4.3 Unhealthy Lifestyle -- 4.4 Effective Elements in a Healthy Lifestyle -- 4.4.1 Probiotics -- 4.4.2 Plant-Based Diets and Phytochemicals -- 4.4.3 Whole Grains -- 4.4.4 Healthy Fats -- 4.4.5 Nature Close Contact -- 4.4.6 Negative Ions -- 4.4.7 Use Mobile Phone Carefully -- 4.4.8 Spirituality and Inner Peace -- 4.4.9 Hydration -- 5 Conclusion -- References -- 9 Healthier Lifestyle by Considering Psychoemotional Dimension of Wellness -- Abstract -- 1 Introduction -- 2 The Role of Psychoemotional Factors in Health -- 2.1 Healthy Food Diet -- 2.2 Healthy Mental Diet -- 2.3 Making Lifestyle Changes. ; 3 The Role of Brain in Psychoemotional Health -- 4 The Role of Heart in Psychoemotional Health -- 5 Heart Rate Variability (HRV): The Symphony of the Human Body -- 6 Heart-Brain Connection and Coherence: The Optimized Psychoemotional State -- 7 Conclusion -- References -- 10 Good Sleep as an Important Pillar for a Healthy Life -- Abstract -- 1 Introduction -- 2 The Role of Melatonin and Adenosine in the Sleep-Wake Cycle -- 3 The Role of Other Hormones in the Sleep-Wake Cycle -- 3.1 Norepinephrine -- 3.2 Cortisol -- 3.3 Prolactin -- 3.4 Growth Hormone -- 4 Different Stages of Sleep from the Perspective of Modern Science -- 4.1 The First Stage of NREM Sleep or N1 -- 4.2 The Second Stage of NREM Sleep or N2 -- 4.3 N3 Stage of NREM Sleep or Stage 3-4 -- 4.4 In REM Sleep -- 5 Changing Sleep Patterns with Age and Pregnancy -- 6 Introducing Important Sleep Disorders -- 6.1 Immune System -- 6.2 Obesity -- 6.3 Cardiovascular System -- 6.4 Diabetes -- 6.5 Mental Health -- 7 Important Benefits of Good Quality Sleep for Body and Health -- 8 The Important Events Associated with Dreaming, Nightmares, and Sleepwalking -- 8.1 Sleep Dreaming -- 8.2 Nightmares -- 8.3 Sleepwalking -- 9 Medical Problems and Diseases Caused by Insomnia -- 10 Important Strategies to Cope with Insomnia Problems and to Improve Sleep Quality -- 11 Conclusion -- References -- Index.
• Titolo autorizzato: Rationality and Scientific Lifestyle for Health
• ISBN: 3-030-74326-8
• Formato: Materiale a stampa
• Livello bibliografico: Monografia
• Lingua di pubblicazione: Inglese
• Record Nr.: 9910492152003321
• Lo trovi qui: Univ. Federico II
• Serie: University of Tehran Science and Humanities