An interesting look at our food and agriculture systems in the U.S.—and how they influence chronic disease. What we eat, Federal guidelines, and the current Farm Bill have tremendous implications on our health.
People spend more time in the hospital for osteoporosis than for diabetes, heart attacks, and breast cancer combined. Bone density tests only predict 44% of women and 21% of men who will break a bone. Learn the natural lifestyle, nutrition, and exercise guidelines proven to protect bones. Evidence-based.
People spend more time in the hospital for osteoporosis than for diabetes, heart attacks, and breast cancer combined. Bone density tests only predict 44% of women and 21% of men who will break a bone. Learn the natural lifestyle, nutrition, and exercise guidelines proven to protect bones. Evidence-based.
Excellent resource! This reference covers everything a health professional needs to know about the
gastrointestinal tract, including its anatomy, diagnostic methods, disease symptoms and
processes, plus surgical interventions. Best, most comprehensive book on nutrition and the gut we could find. 12 CPE hours additional as a bonus exam with the book.
Laura E. Matarese, PhD, RDN, LDN, CNSC, FADA, FASPEN, FAND; Gerard E. Mullin, MD, FACG, FACN, AGAF; and Kelly Tappenden, PhD, RDN, FASPEN, Editors
This book is a must-have for any health practitioner working with patients with celiac disease or gluten-sensitivity. It contains evidence-based research and hundreds of gluten-free resources. Shelley has been a popular speaker at the Academy’s annual convention. This is a myth-dispelling, easy to read, and comprehensive book on what we need to know and how to live with the diagnosis.
Excellent resource full of clinical pearls! The book is a detailed guide on 500 of the most prescribed drugs and their influence on or by foods. Medications can contribute to nutritional deficiencies, and foods can alter the absorption of many drugs.
In-depth research and nutrition therapies for patients with chronic kidney disease, hemodialysis, peritoneal, and kidney transplants. We have carried this book since the 5th ed.—very popular with the experienced practitioner. Each book purchase has an eBook download.
Dr. Alp Ikizler and Dr. William Mitch and 48 contributors
Written by a family doctor specializing in childhood feeding and a speech pathologist, they teach counselors how to help families assure a child’s healthy nutrition and growth, while ending mealtime anxiety and stress.
A very readable and interesting book on natural healing! Viruses are mutating and becoming resistant to antiviral pharmaceuticals. Global crises and pandemics, like Covid-19, are happening faster than we can develop medicines to fight them. New content on Covid and immunity herbs.
A very readable and interesting book on natural healing! Viruses are mutating and becoming resistant to antiviral pharmaceuticals. Global crises and pandemics, like Covid-19, are happening faster than we can develop medicines to fight them. New content on Covid and immunity herbs.
As the body ages, a person’s needs change regarding fitness, physical abilities, and nutrition. This book is for casual and serious athletes and the professionals who help them prepare for everyday walks, as well as more advanced training, competition, and recovery. It also covers how chronic diseases alter a person’s needs.
Sufferers of histamine intolerance often have a hard time getting diagnosed and finding treatment—other than living on pharmaceuticals. This book is designed to help identify the condition and implement strategies (mostly nutritional) to reduce the incidence and manage it.
Wealth of nutrition science! Strong advocate of plant-based nutrition. The author, Michael Greger, MD, maintains a huge database of nutrition studies for his website, NutritionFacts.org, and this book condenses that data into healthy eating guidelines. The book has 134 pages of references that support his recommendations.
The author, Michael Greger, MD, founder of NutritionFacts.org, condenses the most important evidence-based research on the optimal components of successful remedies of obesity. They include: plant-based eating, calorie density, the insulin index, and the impact of foods on our microbiome.
Nutrition wisdom and practical guide to the philosophy and principles of the integrative and functional practice of medicine. Nutrition plays a key role in restoring and maintaining wellness and delaying chronic diseases. Each chapter is written by an expert in the field - 69 contributors. 50 CE hr ONLINE courses!
Latest evidence-based GI research and therapies by Dr. Gerard Mullin in Dr. Weil’s Integrative Medicine Series for health care practitioners. One in two American suffer from digestive problems.
Gerard Mullin, MD, Marvin Singh, MD, Alyssa Parian, MD, and John Clarke, MD
Everyone over 50 years needs this book! Latest research on prevention/delay of chronic diseases, age degeneration, and biochemical changes. For practitioners in outpatient, nursing homes, and other settings. Therapies can be safer and more cost effective. From the Weil Integrative Medicine Library.
Excellent book and course! Written
by physicians who are both experts in traditional and complementary medicine, this book uses a clinical, disease-oriented approach to safely incorporate alternative therapies into primary care practice. Contains 10 new chapters on topics like fatty liver, supporting immunity, tapering off opioids, and reducing polypharmacy.
Dr. David Rakel, MD and Vincent Joseph Minichiello, MD
Current 7th edition with ADA’s newest standards of care! This book covers the newest evidence-based research in intensive diabetes patient care, which has been proven effective in controlling or delaying diabetes consequences, and is now the rule, instead of the exception in care.
Exciting new book and course by the Original Intuitive Eating Pros! Over 500,000 copies sold since 1995! Self-study 46 CE hours course includes: new 4th edition book & online test, workbook (2017), audio CDs, and two new webinars by the authors—on IE, eating disorders & psychology. Over 120 evidence-based studies worldwide show the effectiveness of IE counseling.
Evelyn Tribole, MS, RDN, CEDRD-S and Elyse Resch, MS, RDN, CEDRD-S, FAND