The Wellness Encyclopedia HB w/ DJ :: FREE Shipping

• Hardback book with Dust Jacket
• Over 540 pages
• Copyright © 1991 by Health Letter Associates

" Wellness is a concept whose time has come.
This essential home reference covers hundreds of topics, including:

Calculating health risk
Obesity and weight control
Nutritional fact and fiction
Healthy skin and hair
Strength and flexibility
Preventing back trouble
Using the health care system
Accident prevention in the home
Stress management
Staying well while traveling
Caring for your teeth
Preventing memory loss
Vitamins and minerals
Sexuality and reproduction
Building fitness efficiently and without pain "

" Many invaluable features:

• A cross-referenced index with more than 2,400 entries
• Fascinating facts that dispel misleading health-care myths
• Highlighted tips that help teach, inspire and convince
• Stress-reduction techniques and step-by-step illustrations of exercises
• Buying guides for everything from cheeses to pain relievers "

" Answers to such questions as:

• Does vitamin A offer protection from cancer?
• Can walking really provide aerobic benefits?
• Why does my stomach growl?
• Are disposable contact lenses better than ordinary ones?
• Should I be concerned about ridges on my fingernails?
• Will napping renew energy?
• What are hot dogs really made of?
• Are tanning salons safe?
• Is barbecued food unhealthful?
• What is the best way to do sit-ups?
• Should children floss their teeth?
• How risky is postponing pregnancy? "

Summary of Contents includes:

" Part 1 LONGEVITY
Health Risks: A Perspective
The Role of Diet and Exercise
Controlling Your Weight
Cholesterol
Hypertension
Smoking
Alcohol

Part 2 NUTRITION
The Healthy Diet
Carbohydrates
Fiber
Fat
Protein
Vitamins
Minerals
Sodium, Calcium, and Iron
Sugar
Caffeine
Food Labeling
Food Additives

The Wellness Food Guide
Produce
Dairy and Eggs
Grains and Legumes
Meat and Poultry
Seafood
Fats and Oils
Snacks and Desserts
Convenience Foods

Part 3 EXERCISE
The Elements of Fitness
A Workout Guide
Aerobic Activities
Strength and Flexibility

Part 4 SELF-CARE
Skin, Hair, and Nails
Eye Care
Ear, Nose, and Throat
Dental Care
Digestive Disorders
Sexuality and Reproduction
Muscles and Joints
Back Care
Protecting Your Feet
Stress
Memory
Headaches
Sleep
Travel Health
Using the Health Care System

Part 5 ENVIRONMENT AND SAFETY
Home and Workplace
Outdoors
Transportation

Glossary
Index "

Both the book and dust jacket are in very nice condition with minor wear.
No torn or ripped pages.
There are a few pages with some orange underlining and highlighting.