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Nested Ecologies : A Multilayered Ethnography of Functional Medicine
| Nested Ecologies : A Multilayered Ethnography of Functional Medicine |
| Autore | Vega Rosalynn A |
| Edizione | [1st ed.] |
| Pubbl/distr/stampa | Austin : , : University of Texas Press, , 2023 |
| Descrizione fisica | 1 online resource (336 pages) |
| Disciplina | 615.5 |
| Soggetto topico |
Chronically ill - Care
Chronically ill - Treatment Discrimination in medical care Functional medicine Medical anthropology SOCIAL SCIENCE / General |
| Soggetto non controllato | Epigenetics, microbiome, environmental justice, social justice, functional medicine, biomedicine, chronic disease, pharmaceuticals, systems biology, personalized medicine, lifestyle medicine, intergenerational trauma, exposome, food justice, food system, autoethnography, digital ethnography, medical anthropology, microbial humans |
| ISBN |
1-4773-2688-X
1-4773-2687-1 |
| Formato | Materiale a stampa  |
| Livello bibliografico | Monografia |
| Lingua di pubblicazione | eng |
| Nota di contenuto | Frontmatter -- Contents -- Prelude. Anthropology of and for Healing -- Introduction -- Interlude • The Birth of an Anthropologist -- Chapter 1 Paradigm Shifts -- Interlude • Stuck in a Web of Chronic Disease -- Chapter 2 Systems Biology -- Interlude • Genetic Fate? -- Chapter 3 (Epi)genetics and Its Multiple Implications -- Interlude • A “Vampire” No More -- Chapter 4 The Political Ecology of “Human” Microbiology -- Chapter 5 The Social Microbiome -- Interlude • Toxicity -- Conclusion. Food Justice -- Postlude • Health Is a Process -- Acknowledgments -- Appendix. Persons Described in This Book -- Notes -- Works Cited -- Index |
| Altri titoli varianti | Nested Ecologies |
| Record Nr. | UNINA-9910860802403321 |
Vega Rosalynn A
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| Austin : , : University of Texas Press, , 2023 | ||
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| Lo trovi qui: Univ. Federico II | ||
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Rationality and scientific lifestyle for health / / Ali Akbar Moosavi-Movahedi
| Rationality and scientific lifestyle for health / / Ali Akbar Moosavi-Movahedi |
| Autore | Moosavi-Movahedi Ali Akbar |
| Pubbl/distr/stampa | Cham, Switzerland : , : Springer, , [2021] |
| Descrizione fisica | 1 online resource (204 pages) |
| Disciplina | 615.5 |
| Collana | University of Tehran science and humanities series |
| Soggetto topico |
Functional medicine
Estils de vida Psicologia mèdica |
| Soggetto genere / forma | Llibres electrònics |
| ISBN | 3-030-74326-8 |
| Formato | Materiale a stampa |
| Livello bibliografico | Monografia |
| Lingua di pubblicazione | eng |
| 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. |
| Record Nr. | UNINA-9910492152003321 |
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Moosavi-Movahedi Ali Akbar
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| Cham, Switzerland : , : Springer, , [2021] | ||
| Materiale a stampa | ||
| Lo trovi qui: Univ. Federico II | ||
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