Complete resource needed by clinicians for review and update of acute-based MNT skills and knowledge. The text uses practice-oriented, case-based approach and evidence-based nutrition care plans. Advanced MNT begins with core concepts relating to assessments, as well as EN/PN nutrition, and then goes into specific disease states and specific needs for pediatric through elder care. Each book also offers an eBook version for download.
Thought-provoking, beautifully illustrated book on 10 additional years of research on the Blue Zones where people around the world live the longest—including lessons learned, top longevity foods, and the behaviors that extended quality life. And Buettner reveals an all-new blue zone—the first man-made using his Blue Zone Project, which has improved the health of over 5 million Americans.
Insightful, updated monograph on nutrition intervention in the hospice, long-term care, and home settings. Discussion is on ethics, culture, providing emotional support, patient’s last wishes, palliative nutrition care, and what to expect as a person dies.
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 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.
Getting older doesn’t have to mean getting sicker. Inspired by the dietary and lifestyle patterns of centenarians in the “blue zones,” the author, Michael Greger, MD, condenses the most important evidence-based research on the optimal components of successful aging.
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.
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.
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
New York Times Best Seller! This course is a comprehensive review of the evidence-based research regarding cognitive longevity. Sanjay Gupta, MD, CNN medical correspondent, discusses protecting the brain from decline and providing resiliency if it has begun.
This topic was requested by RDNs for a new course! Dr. Okun is a world authority on Parkinson’s Disease and how to maintain quality of life for PD patients and their caretakers. Learn therapies for weight management, gastroparesis, drooling, bowel and urinary issues. CDCES, CHES approved.
Michael Okun, MD, Irene Malaty, MD, and Wissam Deeb, MD
New edition! As Type 2 diabetes continues to rise in prevalence around the world, it is important for clinicians to stay current and choose the most effective interventions. This edition covers oral medications, diet and lifestyle modifications, insulin regimens, and the latest clinical guidelines from ADA.
This book is very readable and attention-grabbing! It is known that many chronic diseases have their roots in dysfunctional mitochondria. Modern research shows nutrition can optimize its function along with other good lifestyle decisions. The book answers the questions: Why at times do antioxidants do more harm than good? What’s the connection between heart disease and Alzheimer’s, or infertility and hearing loss?
For over 35 years, Sylvia Escott-Stump’s popular book, which is reviewed by practicing and academic nutrition experts, has been the go-to clinical nutrition resource for practitioners wanting to update or refresh their knowledge. The book covers evidence-based therapies and practice guidance on 270 clinical conditions.
This 3rd edition has updated images depicting micronutrient deficiencies, degrees of fat and muscle wasting, and expanded guidance on laboratory assays for vitamin and mineral status. It provides essential tools for malnutrition and micronutrient assessment, documentation, and coding.
Totally updated and expanded with new health guidelines, case studies, and clinical conditions. Excellent resource for working in hospitals, nursing homes, and public health. Covers the unique physiological changes and nutritional needs of this aging population as well as clinical guidelines.
Melissa Bernstein, PhD, RDN, LD, FAND & Nancy Munoz, DCN, MHA, RDN, FAND, plus 47 Contributing authors.
Totally updated and expanded with new health guidelines, case studies, and clinical conditions. Excellent resource for working in hospitals, nursing homes, and public health. Covers the unique physiological changes and nutritional needs of this aging population as well as clinical guidelines.
Melissa Bernstein, PhD, RDN, LD, FAND & Nancy Munoz, DCN, MHA, RDN, FAND, plus 47 Contributing authors.
Written by physicians with nutrition expertise for practicing clinicians. It is evidence-based nutrition therapy across the full expanse of health and disease. New data from hundreds of studies is included in this edition along with enhanced coverage of controversial topics.
Dr. David L. Katz MD MPH FACPM FACP, Rachel S.C. Friedman MD MHS, Sean C. Lucan MD MPH MS, Kofi D. Essel, MD, Shivam Joshi, MD, Joshua Levitt, MD, and Ming-Chin Yeh, MD.
