Men S Health And Wellness For The New Millennium

Millions of men suffer from diseases such as diabetes, hypertension, heart disease, cancer, obesity, and other ailments.Men's Health and Wellness for the New Millennium explains why these diseases occur, how to evaluate them, and how to treat them. Geared toward the medical professional but written in such a way that a layperson can understand its language and concepts, Dr. Valiere Alcena explains the best way to take a person's blood pressure, how hypertension affects different areas of the brain, the proper ways to treat various diseases in men, and much more. Dr. Alcena also delves into the risk factors for different age groups and races, explains the variations between assorted types of strokes, and offers suggestions to men and their doctors on how to reduce susceptibility to various illnesses. If you are a doctor trying to diagnose or treat an illness or if you are simply looking for recommendations on how to cope with or avoid an illness, Men's Health and Wellness for the New Millennium has the answers you seek.

The Best of Women's Health brings to the forefront progressive information on the various medical conditions that affect women in the 21st century. But the informative guide also discusses the social, racial, economic, health care disparities and other inequities that illustrate the alarming differences between how men and women are cared for by our society and the United States government. Dr. Valiere Alcena shares his vast experience as a practicing physician and researcher as he describes the symptoms, diagnosis, treatment, and prevention of today's most common female diseases such as hypertension, diabetes, stroke, heart disease, cancer, anemia, arthritis, osteoporosis, lung diseases, depression, alcoholism, and HIV/AIDS. Dr. Alcena provides intricate details, figures, and graphs that illustrate the inner-workings of the female body as well as practical information on various topics such as the: Most effective diet for optimal health Reasons for iron deficiency Symptoms of major depression Factors that bring on a migraine The Best of Women's Health will teach women to take charge of their health and demand positive change in our health care system, ultimately ensuring that the female population in our country receives the care they deserve-not only today, but in the future.

The book is written to bring to light the magnitude of healthcare disparity in the United States of America and the many entities responsible for this disparity. In addition, the book tells young black men and women how to go about becoming physicians.

"This comprehensive book addresses men's health and wellness in the context of the male psyche, provides up to date research on men's health, discusses theoretical frameworks, shares perspectives from men and lists consumer resources and tools. Men's Health explores social, cultural, physical and psychological approaches to men's health with sections focusing on the psycho-social issues, the body, relationships, healthy living and aging, while taking into account cultural differences. Suitable for students taking undergraduate courses on men's health and wellness, this broad-ranging textbook is the ideal introduction to the topic"--

"The 21st Century Man" reveals insider secrets that men in midlife and beyond need to recover, rebuild, and maintain their physical, mental, emotional, and sexual health. This is the book that all men will want after turning 40 to feel great, look good, and have better physical intimacy for the rest of their lives. Contributors include specialists from all fields of medicine and men's health. Authors include experts and board-certified physicians in cardiology, oncology and cancer genetics, vascular health, orthopedics, chiropractic, pain medicine, an infectious disease specialist, an ear-nose-and throat-physician, a podiatrist, a hand surgeon (writing on how to protect your hands), and a physician in sleep medicine, as well as experts in the emerging fields of sexual health and rejuvenation medicine.Lifestyle takes center stage in six chapters with practical options on weight loss and improving the quality of nutrition. Another six chapters focus on re-engaging in exercise without injury through strategies that begin with low-impact workouts or sports, stretching, yoga, or high-tech interventions. In terms of quality of life and mental health, the book offers practical, actionable steps from professionals on life coaching, family therapy, psychology, and parenting, as well as sexual healing and intimate wellness. The book also provides a clear recap of the latest research on reversing early dementia and protecting brain health. For midlife men working in a highly competitive job market, there are chapters on antiaging, rejuvenation medicine, hormone therapy, and plastic surgery.

You're no idiot, of course. You've had your birth chart done, your numbers calculated, your cards analyzed, your intuition hightened, and your palm read. But when it comes to knowing what's in store after the year 2000, you feel like you need H.G. Wells's time machine. Don't go back to the future just yet! The Complete Idiot's Guide to New Millennium Predictions tells you everything you need to know about the promises and challenges of the next thousand years. In this Complete Idiot's Guide, the New Age Collective helps you explore what the future holds - both for humankind and for you. Astrologer Sheila Belanger reveals how planetary cycles will affect your birth chart. Numerologist Kay Lagerquist explores moving from the "1" century to the "2", plus your personal numbers. Tarot Reader Arlene Tognetti deals you the cards and answers your questions. Psychic Intuitive Lynn A. Robinson, M.Ed., gives you intuitive tools for the new millennium.

The "To the instructor" section explains changes and additions to the 7th ed. Includes section of descriptive statistics and a glossary.