Fertility Food And Fever

Author : David E.F. Henley
Publisher : BRILL
Page : 723 pages
File Size : 42,5 Mb
Release : 2021-11-15
Category : History
ISBN : 9789004488205

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Fertility, Food and Fever by David E.F. Henley Pdf

Combining historical geography with historical demography, and conceived as a study in environmental history, this book examines the long-term relationship between population, economy and environment in the northern half of the Indonesian island of Sulawesi. Using a rich variety of Dutch historical sources, including VOC and missionary archives, it attempts to reconstruct and analyse patterns of demographic, economic and landscape change throughout this large and ecologically diverse region over a period of almost three and a half centuries. Particular attention is given to the articulation between demographic and economic growth, to levels and determinants of reproductive fertility, to changing disease environments, and to the question of agricultural sustainability and its preconditions. The results call into question some common views regarding the reasons for low population growth, and the relationship between population density and landscape change, in the Southeast Asian past.

Author : Tania Murray Li
Publisher : Duke University Press
Page : 391 pages
File Size : 53,5 Mb
Release : 2007-05-16
Category : Social Science
ISBN : 9780822389781

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The Will to Improve by Tania Murray Li Pdf

The Will to Improve is a remarkable account of development in action. Focusing on attempts to improve landscapes and livelihoods in Indonesia, Tania Murray Li carefully exposes the practices that enable experts to diagnose problems and devise interventions, and the agency of people whose conduct is targeted for reform. Deftly integrating theory, ethnography, and history, she illuminates the work of colonial officials and missionaries; specialists in agriculture, hygiene, and credit; and political activists with their own schemes for guiding villagers toward better ways of life. She examines donor-funded initiatives that seek to integrate conservation with development through the participation of communities, and a one-billion-dollar program designed by the World Bank to optimize the social capital of villagers, inculcate new habits of competition and choice, and remake society from the bottom up. Demonstrating that the “will to improve” has a long and troubled history, Li identifies enduring continuities from the colonial period to the present. She explores the tools experts have used to set the conditions for reform—tools that combine the reshaping of desires with applications of force. Attending in detail to the highlands of Sulawesi, she shows how a series of interventions entangled with one another and tracks their results, ranging from wealth to famine, from compliance to political mobilization, and from new solidarities to oppositional identities and violent attack. The Will to Improve is an engaging read—conceptually innovative, empirically rich, and alive with the actions and reflections of the targets of improvement, people with their own critical analyses of the problems that beset them.

Author : Linda A. Newson
Publisher : University of Hawaii Press
Page : 434 pages
File Size : 48,7 Mb
Release : 2009-04-16
Category : History
ISBN : 9780824861971

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Conquest and Pestilence in the Early Spanish Philippines by Linda A. Newson Pdf

Scholars have long assumed that Spanish colonial rule had only a limited demographic impact on the Philippines. Filipinos, they believed, had acquired immunity to Old World diseases prior to Spanish arrival; conquest was thought to have been more benign than what took place in the Americas because of more enlightened colonial policies introduced by Philip II. Conquest and Pestilence in the Early Spanish Philippines illuminates the demographic history of the Spanish Philippines in the sixteenth and seventeenth centuries and, in the process, challenges these assumptions. In this provocative new work, Linda Newson convincingly demonstrates that the Filipino population suffered a significant decline in the early colonial period. Newson argues that the sparse population of the islands meant that Old World diseases could not become endemic in pre-Spanish times. She also shows that the initial conquest of the Philippines was far bloodier than has often been supposed and that subsequent Spanish demands for tribute, labor, and land brought socioeconomic transformations and depopulation that were prolonged beyond the early conquest years. Comparisons are made with the impact of Spanish colonial rule in the Americas. Newson adopts a regional approach and examines critically each major area in Luzon and the Visayas in turn. Building on a wide range of primary and secondary sources, she proposes a new estimate for the population of the Visayas and Luzon of 1.57 million in 1565—slightly higher than that suggested by previous studies—and calculates that by the mid-seventeenth century this figure may have fallen by about two-thirds. Based on extensive archival research conducted in secular and missionary archives in the Philippines, Spain, and elsewhere, Conquest and Pestilence in the Early Spanish Philippines is an exemplary contribution to our understanding of the formative influences on demographic change in premodern Southeast Asian society and the history of the early Spanish Philippines.

Author : Jeremy Groll,Lorie Groll
Publisher : Simon and Schuster
Page : 294 pages
File Size : 50,8 Mb
Release : 2007-11-01
Category : Health & Fitness
ISBN : 9781416589808

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Fertility Foods by Jeremy Groll,Lorie Groll Pdf

Dr. Jeremy Groll is an expert in reproductive endocrinology and fertility treatment. Fertility Foods presents his groundbreaking, noninvasive, nutritionally based method, which increases ovulation, reduces miscarriage, and significantly improves your chances of successfully getting and staying pregnant. Dr. Groll's specialized research has proven that there is a powerful link between a body's insulin resistance and fertility problems. Resistance to insulin increases the body's insulin levels, hindering normal ovulation either by limiting the maturation process of the released egg or by preventing ovulation altogether. High insulin levels can also impede the fertilized egg's ability to attach to the uterus, leading to implantation failure and miscarriage. In fact, women with insulin resistance problems are four to five times as likely as other women to suffer miscarriages -- meaning they have as high as a 50 percent chance of miscarriage. Dr. Groll has developed an insulin-reducing diet based on balancing protein and complex carbohydrate intake to create insulin levels most conducive to ovulation. He combines his nutritional plan -- which includes nutritional charts, food suggestions, and recipes -- with a specific exercise program that enhances insulin metabolism and an emotional support system that you can draw on during your quest to become parents. This three-pronged approach increases the rates of spontaneous ovulation and significantly improves the uterine environment, decreasing the potential for miscarriage. One in every ten couples in America is affected by infertility. Yet, only 5 to 10 percent of patients actually need high-tech procedures such as in vitro fertilization. Whether you are taking your first steps in combating infertility or searching for effective methods to support more advanced fertility treatments, Fertility Foods is your helpful and rewarding guide.

Author : National Library of Medicine (U.S.)
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 1252 pages
File Size : 52,9 Mb
Release : 1981
Category : Medicine
ISBN : UOM:39015074114813

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Index of NLM Serial Titles by National Library of Medicine (U.S.) Pdf

A keyword listing of serial titles currently received by the National Library of Medicine.

Author : Anonim
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 454 pages
File Size : 49,7 Mb
Release : 2006
Category : Asia
ISBN : UCSD:31822034559146

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Internationales Asien Forum by Anonim Pdf

Author : Helen Caton,Harold Buttram,Damien Downing
Publisher : Simon and Schuster
Page : 150 pages
File Size : 55,9 Mb
Release : 2000
Category : Conception
ISBN : 9780684869445

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The Fertility Plan by Helen Caton,Harold Buttram,Damien Downing Pdf

For couples who are having difficulty conceiving and are reluctant to use drugs or try invasive procedures--as well as those who want a trouble-free pregnancy--this practical, accessible handbook provides an all-natural approach to fertility. Full-color illustrations.

Author : Jorge Chavarro,Walter Willett,Patrick Skerrett
Publisher : McGraw Hill Professional
Page : 304 pages
File Size : 42,5 Mb
Release : 2007-11-28
Category : Health & Fitness
ISBN : 0071595503

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The Fertility Diet: Groundbreaking Research Reveals Natural Ways to Boost Ovulation and Improve Your Chances of Getting Pregnant by Jorge Chavarro,Walter Willett,Patrick Skerrett Pdf

The first fertility-boosting guide to feature the cutting-edge research results on fertility from the Nurses’ Health Study More than 6 million women in the United States alone experience infertility problems User-friendly, medically approved advice clearly explained in 10 nutritional guidelines from two of Harvard Medical School’s top voices in nutrition

Author : Alicia Schrikker
Publisher : BRILL
Page : 289 pages
File Size : 43,5 Mb
Release : 2007
Category : Social Science
ISBN : 9789004156029

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Dutch and British Colonial Intervention in Sri Lanka, 1780-1815 by Alicia Schrikker Pdf

This study of Dutch and British colonial intervention on Sri Lanka in the period 1780 - 1815 provides a new over-all characterisation of the functioning and growth of the colonial state in a period of transition.

Author : Leah Hechtman
Publisher : Elsevier Health Sciences
Page : 1610 pages
File Size : 49,6 Mb
Release : 2012-10-31
Category : Medical
ISBN : 9780729581516

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Clinical Naturopathic Medicine - E-Book by Leah Hechtman Pdf

Clinical Naturopathic Medicine is a foundation clinical text integrating the holistic traditional principles of naturopathic philosophy with the scientific rigour of evidence-based medicine (EBM) to support contemporary practices and principles. The text addresses all systems of the body and their related common conditions, with clear, accessible directions outlining how a practitioner can understand health from a naturopathic perspective and apply naturopathic medicines to treat patients individually. These treatments include herbal medicine, nutritional medicine and lifestyle recommendations. All chapters are structured by system and then by condition, so readers are easily able to navigate the content by chapter and heading structure. The content is designed for naturopathic practitioners and students (both undergraduate and postgraduate levels) and for medical and allied health professionals with an interest in integrative naturopathic medicine. detailed coverage of naturopathic treatments provides readers with a solid understanding of the major therapeutic modalities used within naturopathic medicine each system is reviewed from both naturopathic and mainstream medical perspectives to correlate the variations and synergies of treatment only clinically efficacious and evidence-based treatments have been included information is rigorously researched (over 7500 references) from both traditional texts and recent research papers the content skilfully bridges traditional practice and EBM to support confident practitioners within the current health care system

Author : RAJENDER SINGH,Kiran Singh
Publisher : Springer
Page : 497 pages
File Size : 53,8 Mb
Release : 2017-06-17
Category : Medical
ISBN : 9789811040177

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Male Infertility: Understanding, Causes and Treatment by RAJENDER SINGH,Kiran Singh Pdf

This book covers the latest research on male infertility. The topics discussed range from understanding the genetic basis of infertility, to its causes and treatment. Since infertility is also of great interest to the general public, the book also includes a detailed description of what infertility is and how one can understand the different types. Given the complex etiology of infertility, the book includes a number of chapters defining the known and probable causes of male infertility. Providing detailed information suitable for patients and clinicians alike, it also features a separate section on treatment, the ultimate goal.

Author : Helena Norberg-Hodge,Todd Merrifield,Steven Gorelick
Publisher : Zed Books
Page : 164 pages
File Size : 52,7 Mb
Release : 2002-10
Category : Business & Economics
ISBN : 1842772333

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Bringing the Food Economy Home by Helena Norberg-Hodge,Todd Merrifield,Steven Gorelick Pdf

Norberg-Hodge, Todd Merrifield, and Steven Gorelick of the International Society for Ecology and Culture discuss how a shift towards local food economies would protect and rebuild the agricultural diversity that has been lost in the current specialized, capital intensive, technology-based global environment. Coverage includes the history of this change in emphasis from local to global; the ecology of food marketing and production; food and health, the economy, and the community; food security; and changing direction. Annotation copyrighted by Book News, Inc., Portland, OR

Author : Cynthia Petrie Smith
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 236 pages
File Size : 55,5 Mb
Release : 2002
Category : Animal welfare
ISBN : CORNELL:31924097766822

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Information Resources for the Care and Welfare of Dairy Cattle by Cynthia Petrie Smith Pdf

Author : Amy Ogle,Lisa Mazzullo
Publisher : Ballantine Books
Page : 610 pages
File Size : 50,8 Mb
Release : 2011-05-24
Category : Health & Fitness
ISBN : 9780345518422

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Before Your Pregnancy by Amy Ogle,Lisa Mazzullo Pdf

Now completely revised and updated, the classic guide that helps mothers- and fathers-to-be conceive more easily and boost the odds of a healthy pregnancy Covering preconception and interconception (between-pregnancy) well-being for women and men, Amy Ogle and Lisa Mazzullo draw on new research from their complementary fields of expertise and reveal how good preconception health can lower the risk of pregnancy complications and improve lifelong health. Why a ninety-day guide? It takes that long for sperm to mature, and at least that much time for the prospective mother to ensure that her body becomes pregnancy-ready. In a warm, intelligent style, the authors address up-to-date topics such as age, heredity, vaccinations, supplements, and weight. In easily accessible chapters, this guide covers such topics as • Nutrition: meal makeovers plus new facts (and fiction) about fish, omega-3s, vitamins, and herbs • Personal readiness: how to assess emotional, financial, and physical readiness, including a preconception-friendly exercise program, plus advice for avid athletes • Becoming an informed patient: choosing a doctor, insurance coverage, baby-friendly medications, and the latest genetic screening guidelines • Women’s health: expanded coverage of gynecologic and medical conditions affecting fertility and pregnancy (including bariatric surgery and physical disabilities), and steps to create a welcoming womb by optimizing immune health • Environment: a roundup of environmental exposures and travel tips • Men’s health: practical lifestyle advice for men to help maximize the number and health of sperm • Conception: clear signs that predict when to “start trying,” and the truth behind common myths • Infertility: reassuring options for reproductive assistance • Interconception health: the best plan for pregnancy recovery, before trying for another • Resources: questionnaires for your preconception medical visit, and charts to track fertility signs

Author : Paul Pitchford
Publisher : North Atlantic Books
Page : 802 pages
File Size : 46,5 Mb
Release : 2002-11-05
Category : Health & Fitness
ISBN : 1556434308

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Healing with Whole Foods, Third Edition by Paul Pitchford Pdf

With more than 600,000 copies sold, this treasure trove of nutritional wisdom is an indispensable resource for anyone seeking to nurture their body through natural means. Uncover the power of food as nature's ultimate medicine and unlock the healing potentials that rest within your own kitchen. Embark on a transformative wellness journey with Paul Pitchford's bestselling Healing with Whole Foods. This comprehensive handbook goes beyond the simple integration of traditional Chinese Medicine and modern nutritional science: it's a beacon of wisdom and insights for individuals committed to healthful living and holistic practitioners alike. Discover what makes Healing with Whole Foods a timeless bestseller: Holistic Foundations: The book grounds you in the principles of Qi vitality and Yin-Yang balance, illuminating the path of holistic healing and nutrition. Bridging Ancient and Modern: With masterful proficiency, Pitchford interlaces the wisdom of traditional Chinese medicine with contemporary nutritional science. Explore categories such as "Oils and Fats," "Sweeteners," "Green Food Products," and "Vitamins and Supplements." Therapeutic Guide: Delve into a dedicated section devoted to dietary treatments for prevalent health issues. Whether it's blood sugar imbalances or degenerative disorders, uncover practical, actionable guidance deeply rooted in the power of natural healing. Informed Eating: The book enlightens you on the deeper nuances of your diet, touching upon elements like food presentation and dietary practices, and their significant impact on wellness. Delicious Healing Recipes: Immerse yourself in Part V, with vegetarian recipes that unite robust flavor with therapeutic benefits. A Lifelong Companion: Pitchford's in-depth, reader-friendly approach makes the book a lifetime go-to guide for reliable nutritional insights. Readers return time and again to delve deeper into its vast knowledge base. Transformational Journey: Embarking on the journey with Healing with Whole Foods is a commitment to enhanced physical, mental, and emotional health. It inspires you to personalize your dietary plan, in tune with your unique needs. Ultimately, Healing with Whole Foods is more than just a book—it's an invitation to a healthier way of living. It beautifully illustrates how traditional wisdom and modern science can come together to inform our nutritional choices. This comprehensive guide invites you to embark on a journey of wellness, empowerment, and self-discovery, all facilitated by the power of whole foods.