Vibrant Health Through Better Nutrition

by Dr. M K Rana

Overview

Thousands of natural compounds consumed via food may impact health. All food has some function but functional compounds in fruits and vegetables move beyond necessity to provide additional health benefits that promote optimal and vibrant health. This book looks at the nutritional aspect of a vibrant health and deals with the body as a catalyst for healthy life. Contents: 1. Health Problems in Elderly 2. Alzheimer’s disease and Diet 3. Dental Health and Nutrition 4. Ocular Diseases and Disorders of Humans 5. Hypertension and its Management 6. Control Blood Pressure Naturally 7. Healthy Lifestyle to Prevent and Reverse Coronary Heart Disease 8. Deep Vein Thrombosis: A Silent Killer 9. Gastrointestinal and Respiratory Tract Disorders 10. Gastrointestinal Ulcer and Nutritional Concern 11. Hemorrhoids 12. Prostate Hypertrophy and Nutritional Concern 13. Renal Failure and Its Management 14. Herbal Remedy for Urinary Stones 15. Reproductive Disorders and Diseases 16. Leucorrhea and Nutritional Concern 17. A Deeper Insight to Multiple Sclerosis and Nutrition 18. Nutritional Management for Cancerous Patients 19. Management of Chronic Diseases 20. Sexually Transmitted Diseases (STD and STI) 21. Human Immunodeficiency Virus (HIV and AIDS) 22. Medicinal Significance of Forest Trees "

Product Details

ISBN-13:	9788193445280
Publisher:	Arts & Science Academic Publishing
Publication date:	06/30/2017
Sold by:	Barnes & Noble
Format:	eBook
Pages:	522
File size:	2 MB

About the Author

Dr. M.K. Rana, M.Sc. and Ph.D. in Vegetable Science and presently working as Professor in the Department of Vegetable Science, CCS Haryana Agricultural University, Hisar, has a brilliant academic career standing first in all the examinations. Professor Rana also served as Lecturer Agriculture in NCERT Regional College of Education, at Ajmer, Rajasthan. He is specialized in the field of abiotic stress, vegetable physiology and post-harvest technology and processing of vegetables. He has an excellent experience of 26 years in the field of teaching in CCS Haryana Agricultural University, Hisar, and as teacher, he has taught more than 20 different courses to the student of undergraduate, postgraduate and doctorate classes, delivered several lectures in the trainings and given talks on radio as well as on television on different topics related to vegetable science. As a prolific writer, he has published 56 book chapters, 9 research reviews, 73 research papers, 34 research abstracts and 103 scientific articles in sundry books, journals and magazines of scientific repute, and has written 10 books, 10 teaching manuals, 2 technical bulletin on spices and edited 3 symposia abstracts, 2 symposia proceedings, 2 issues of Haryana Journal of Horticultural Sciences, 1 compendium and has guided 13 students of M.Sc. He served as an Executive Councilor and Editor of the Haryana Journal of Horticultural Sciences and as a Joint Secretary of the National Symposium organized by the Horticultural Society of Haryana. He has also worked as paper reviewer in several national societies. Dr. Rana is life member of 11 professional bodies and societies and has been examiner in different universities. Dr. Rana has been awarded ICAR Team Research Award for the year 1993-94 in recognition of his outstanding research contribution in the field of abiotic stress and University Best Teacher award for the year 2004-05 in recognition of his dedicated service rendered in the university. He had the opportunity to visit Michigan State University for three months training in the field of Post-harvest Handling and Processing of Fruits and Vegetables. He has been member secretary of the Board of Subject Matter Area Committee (ICAR).