This book examines the protective role of long chain omega-3 fatty acids in cardiovascular disease, neurological changes and mental health and others including diabetes, as well as sources of long chain omega-3 fatty acids and ways to protect and promote them.

This book covers wellness in infants through the prevention and treatment of infectious disease, malnutrition and developmental and genetic abnormalities. Special emphasis is provided for clinicians treating undernourished children in developing countries.

Offering the expertise of researchers and clinicians, this book provides a and concise scientific appraisal of the efficacy of foods, nutrients, herbs and dietary supplements in preventing dermal damage and cancer as well as in improving general skin health.

Addictive Substances and Neurological Disease: Alcohol, Tobacco, Caffeine, and Drugs of Abuse in Everyday Lifestyles is a complete guide to the manifold effects of addictive substances on the brain, providing readers with the latest developing research on how these substances are implicated in neurological development and dysfunction.

Cannabis, cocaine, and other illicit drugs can have substantial negative effects on the structure and functioning of the brain. However, other common habituating and addictive substances often used as part of an individual's lifestyle, i.e.,...

Nutritional Modulators of Pain in the Aging Population provides an overview on the role of foods, dietary supplements, obesity, and nutrients in the prevention and amelioration of pain in various diseases in the aging population. Headaches, fibromyalgia, joint pain, arthritis pain, back pain, and stomach pain are discussed. In addition, the potential health risks of using foods to reduce symptoms is evaluated.

Each chapter reviews pain causing conditions before reviewing the role of food or exercise. Both researchers and physicians will learn about dietary approaches that...