Nutrition is one of the most important determinants of individual & public health. An increasingly informed public expects its health & food professionals to be able to offer clear, evidence-based advice on diet & associated health implications, but how can established nutrition principles be extracted from the extensive body of often misleading information available in the public domain? For those embarking on courses in nutrition or related subjects, Essentials of Human Nutrition offers a broad, quality survey of the field. Chapters written by international experts chart the involvement & impact of nutrition across different age groups & from the genetic to the community level. It draws together the wide spectrum of disciplines, from biochemistry to counselling, necessary to promote the practical application of nutritional science at the human level, providing everything a student needs to appreciate the increasingly recognized importance of nutrition to health & disease.- Disentangles scientifically established nutrition principles from the morass of misinformation available in the public domain
- Data sets & extensive referencing ensure the content is firmly anchored in nutrition science
- Practical processes with which students need to be familiar, such as dietary assessment & food analysis, are covered Online Resource Centre.

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A firm grasp of the functions of living organisms is one of the most important prerequisites to pharmacy study. The long-awaited second edition of  Essentials of Human Physiology presents concepts in physiology in a way that prepares students for their subsequent study of pathophysiology, pharmacology, & pharmacotherapeutics. Thoroughly revised & updated, this text maintains the clarity of the first edition, yet provides important new information to give students a solid grounding in some of the most important aspects of pharmacy. As with the first edition, the book begins with an overview of the fundamental aspects of cell membrane physiology with particular emphasis on nerve cell function. This is followed by a detailed discussion of the two major regulatory systems in the body: the nervous system & the endocrine system. The book then continues with in-depth presentations of the reproductive, muscular, cardiovascular, immune, respiratory, digestive, & renal systems. An important focus throughout the text is how tissue & organ function are regulated in order to maintain homeostasis. New in this edition: -  All 19 chapters updated & expanded
- Revised & additional subsections of pharmacy applications
- New sections on medical terms with pronunciations & definitions
- New chapters on the reproductive & immune systems
- Additional figures & tables to clarify information. This book was written by Laurie Kelly Mc Corry, a professor of physiology for eighteen years. Using simple, straightforward language, the text presents the science of physiology clearly so that undergraduate students will understand the relevance of these concepts as they relate to the practice of pharmacy. By studying & mastering the principles in this text, students will develop a secure foundation in human physiology so that they are better equipped to meet the challenges in their pharmacy career.



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Tibetan medicine is a rarified field with few publications in English; it is also one of the most comprehensive of alternative therapies, addressing body, mind, & spirit. Written for intermediate-level practitioners,   Essentials of Tibetan Traditional  Medicine brings this important healing tradition to Western practitioners. The book begins by summarizing the basics behind Tibetan medical theory & its methods of diagnosis. The second part of the book presents the core concepts of wind, bile, phlegm, dark phlegm, epidemic fever, heat, & cold, along with their corresponding nosologies, differential diagnoses, & treatments. The third section covers therapeutics, with an emphasis on medicinalsthe mainstay of contemporary practice. A chapter on therapeutic strategies discusses unclear diagnosis & other challenging clinical situations. Other chapters explore the crucial components of lifestyle & diet. Each herb & animal product used in Tibetan medicine is profiled on its own page, with its Tibetan, common, & botanical names; its key properties & clinical uses; its known pharmacological properties; & a simple illustration. This useful handbook concludes with a description & in-depth analysis of some 60 frequently used formulas. ...

Life Give Est-toll is a whole food supplement derived from a Chinese variety of cabbage that has been processed at low temperatures to preserve the naturally occurring indoles, isothiocyanates, enzymes & other vital life-giving nutrients.    Life Give Est-toll contains naturally occurring & stable indole 3-acetic acid compounds. Epidemiological studies have determined that brassica consumption is beneficial for overall immunity & health.  Indole compounds & isothiocyanates such as sulphurophane may naturally neutralise free radicals.   Life Give Est-Toll is a real whole food supplement from raw Chinese cabbage delivering synergistic phytochemicals & phytonutrients as nature intended.   Life Give Est-Toll does not contain synthetic nutrients. Ingredients: Cabbage (Brassica oleracea) (leaf) {20% Indole 3-acetic acid, vegetable capsule (plant cellulose, water). Suggested use: Take one capsule twice daily, preferably half an hour before meals, or as recommended by your qualified health professional. ...

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Ester C 500mg tablets may be of benefit to; Those who need to increase their immunity Those who need to protect their bones, nails, skin, hair & blood vessels for maximum health Those who are exposed to free radical damage Those who require natural antihistamine Those who require vitamin C intake in a non-acidic format Excessive doses may lead to gastrointestinal disturbances such as flatulence or diarrhoea, reduce dosage to tolerance levels. Adults & children over 6 years of age, one to two tablets daily with breakfast Vitamin C (ester Ccalcium ascorbate), Microcrystalline Cellulose, di-Calcium Phosphate, Citrus Bioflavonoids, Acerola, Rosehip Powder, Rutin, Quercetin, Silicon Dioxide, Veg. Magnesium Stearate, Coating: [ Hydroxy Propyl Methyl Cellulose (HPMC)] ...

Vitamin C is needed for a healthy immune system, healthy bones, teeth & gums as well as helping to maintain normal blood fat & cholesterol levels. Vitamin C, being one of the fragile water soluble nutrients, is highly unstable & easily destroyed by heat & light, & it is not always possible to be sure how much is taken in the diet. Our daily requirement for it is higher than for any other water soluble vitamin. However due to its acidity, vitamin C may cause slight gastric upset in those with very sensitive stomachs. We include Ester-C® in our range of vitamin C products as it is non-acidic (a neutral p H like distilled water) & hence gentle on the stomach. Evidence suggests that Ester-C® is also more bioavailable than ordinary vitamin C, producing higher vitamin C levels inside cells & furthermore, it appears to stay in the body for longer as less is excreted in the urine. Each 650mg Ester-C® tablet provides 500mg of vitamin C. Potent antioxidant nutrient. A Yellow coated tablet. Each tablet delivers: Ester-C® 650mg Vitamin C 500mg Tableted with: Cellulose, Calcium Carbonate, Hydroxypropyl Methylcellulose, Tablet Coating (Hydroxypropyl Methylcellulose, Cellulose, Colours: Titanium Dioxide & Iron Oxide), Silicon Dioxide, Stearic Acid, Magnesium Stearate. Disintegration Time Less than 1 hour. Suitable for vegetarians. ...

Viridian Ester C is a highly effective & highly absorbable patented form of vitamin C. Ester C is a neutral p H presentation of vitamin C, where the vitamin C is buffered to make it gentler on the stomach particularly where larger amounts are consumed. Ester C is absorbed faster & retained for longer than regular vitamin C, in fact it reaches the cells in more than four times the quantity when compared to regular vitamin C. Ingredients One vegetarian capsule provides Ester C 950mg providing Ascorbic Acid (Vitamin C) 750mg, Calcium 85.5mg, Threonic Acid 9.5mg, Vegetarian cellulose capsule 120mg. Directions Take one to three capsules daily with food. ...