Description
Written by Mark Hyman, MD, a specialist in functional medicine, this book covers the natural foods and nutrients associated with proper brain function as well as those that balance hormones and cool inflammation to handle ADD, ADHD, Alzheimerís, Autism, depression, anxiety, mood issues, and others. Very interesting and popular course.
Course Objectives
OBJECTIVES for SELF-STUDY COURSE
Upon successful completion of this self-study course, the users will be able to:
1. Discuss the basic biochemistry of mental problems and how it can compromise health.
2. Discuss changes due to poor nutrition that affect the intestines and colon functions.
3. Identify four health problems most commonly seen in people with mental health problems that are influenced by their nutrition.
4. Better assess the patients eating habits to control signs, symptoms and diseases of mental health.
5. Better determine appropriate functional nutrition therapy intervention for patients.
Learning Codes
- (2000) Science of food and nutrition
- (2010) Botanicals, phytochemicals
- (2030) Food preservation, additives, irradiation
- (2050) Genetics
- (2060) Immunology
- (2070) Macronutrients: carbohydrate, fat, protein, fiber, water
- (2080) Microbiology, food toxicology
- (2090) Micronutrients: vitamins, minerals
- (2110) Physiology, exercise physiology
- (3000) Nutrition assessment & Diagnosis
- (3010) Assessment methodology
- (3060) Laboratory tests
- (3070) Pharmacological, drug/nutrient, herbal interaction
- (3100) Supplemental nutrients, botanicals
- (4000) Wellness and public health
- (4040) Disease prevention
- (4050) Epidemiology
- (4060) Exercise, fitness, and sports nutrition
- (4090) Health behaviors: smoking cessation, stress management
- (5000) Medical Nutrition Therapy
- (5100) Elderly
- (5110) Allergies, sensitivities
- (5120) Autoimmune diseases, arthritis, lupus
- (5180) Developmental disorders
- (5220) Gastrointestinal disorders
- (5280) Nutrient deficiencies, Failure to thrive
- (5290) Metabolic disorders, Inborn errors
- (5300) Neurological: stroke, Alzheimer's, dementia, Parkinson's spinal cord injuries
- (5320) Psychiatric disorders, anxiety
- (5420) Complimentary care, alternative therapies
- (5460) Self-care management
Recommended for...
- Registered Dietitians (RD)
- Dietetic Technicians Registered (DTR)
- Registered Nurses (RN)
Book Details
| Author | Mark Hyman, MD, Functional Medicine expert |
|---|---|
| Year Published | 2009 |
| Edition | 1st Edition |
| Publisher | Scribner |
| ISBN | 978-1416549727 |
| Format | Hardback |
| Page Count | 433 |
About the Author
Mark Hyman, MD, is a leading physician in the United States for wellness and functional medicine. He is the author of the "New York Times" bestsellers "Ultraprevention: The Six-Week Plan That Will Make You Healthy for Life," and "UltraMetabolism: The Simple Plan for Automatic Weight Loss." Dr. Hyman was the co-medical director at Canyon Ranch in Lenox, MA, for nearly ten years, and is the founder and medical director of the UltraWellness Center in Lenox.
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