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Health and Wellness
ISBN: 9780763720551 | 0763720550
Edition: 7thFormat: Paperback
Publisher: Jones & Bartlett Learning
Pub. Date: 1/1/2002
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Univ. of Hawaii, Honolulu. Undergraduate textbook covers health and wellness. Features include a related web site, built-in workbook, 'dollar and health sense' boxes, wellness guides, global wellness boxes, and more. Previous edition: c1999. Softcover.
| Feature Contents | p. xv |
| Preface | p. xix |
| Achieving Wellness | p. 1 |
| Achieving Personal Health | p. 3 |
| Defining Health and Wellness | p. 4 |
| Models of Health | p. 4 |
| Dimensions of Health and Wellness | p. 7 |
| Health as Positive Wellness | p. 8 |
| Taking Responsibility for Your Health | p. 10 |
| National Health Objectives | p. 14 | ... MORE
| Spirituality and Health | p. 15 |
| Making Healthy Changes | p. 15 |
| Mind-Body Communications Maintain Wellness | p. 21 |
| Homeostasis and Health | p. 23 |
| The Autonomic Nervous System | p. 24 |
| Hormones | p. 25 |
| The Mind Can Create Illness or Wellness | p. 26 |
| The Placebo Effect | p. 28 |
| Faith and Healing | p. 31 |
| Religion and Health | p. 31 |
| Hypnosis and Healing | p. 32 |
| The Relaxation Response | p. 33 |
| Managing Stress: Restoring Mind-Body Harmony | p. 41 |
| The Definition of Stress | p. 42 |
| How Stress Contributes to Illness | p. 43 |
| Stress Activators | p. 43 |
| Reactions to Activators | p. 47 |
| The Consequences of Our Reactions | p. 49 |
| Stress and the Immune System | p. 51 |
| Managing Stress | p. 52 |
| Maintaining Emotional Wellness | p. 59 |
| Understanding Thoughts and Emotions | p. 60 |
| Developing Coping Strategies | p. 61 |
| Fears, Phobias, and Anxiety | p. 64 |
| Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder | p. 66 |
| Depression | p. 67 |
| Anger | p. 70 |
| Sleep and Dreams | p. 71 |
| Mental Disorders | p. 74 |
| Eating and Exercising Toward a Healthy Lifestyle | p. 79 |
| Choosing a Nutritious Diet | p. 81 |
| Dietary Guidelines for Eating Right | p. 82 |
| Food Labels | p. 84 |
| The Three Functions of Food | p. 85 |
| The Seven Components of Food | p. 90 |
| Dietary Supplements | p. 100 |
| Food Additives | p. 102 |
| Food Safety | p. 103 |
| Fast Food | p. 104 |
| Vegetarian Diets | p. 104 |
| How Nutrition Affects the Brain | p. 107 |
| Managing a Healthy Weight | p. 113 |
| What Is Desirable Weight? | p. 114 |
| The Regulation of Body Fat | p. 117 |
| Sensible Weight Maintenance | p. 119 |
| The Medical Management of Overweight | p. 121 |
| Weight Control Fads and Fallacies | p. 124 |
| Body Image | p. 127 |
| Eating Disorders | p. 127 |
| It's in Your Hands | p. 129 |
| Physical Activity for Health and Well-Being | p. 135 |
| What Is Physical Activity? | p. 136 |
| Building Healthy Relationships | p. 153 |
| Developing Healthy Intimate and Sexual Relationships | p. 155 |
| Defining Sex and Sexuality | p. 156 |
| Gender Identity and Gender Role | p. 157 |
| Defining Sexual Orientation | p. 158 |
| Sexual Biology | p. 159 |
| Sexual Arousal and Response | p. 165 |
| Fitness and Conditioning | p. 140 |
| Making Physical Activity a Priority | p. 143 |
| Exercise Abuse | p. 147 |
| Developing Positive Sexual Relationships | p. 169 |
| Communicating in Intimate Relationships | p. 173 |
| Understanding Pregnancy and Parenthood | p. 181 |
| Choosing Whether or Not to Be a Parent | p. 182 |
| Becoming Pregnant | p. 182 |
| Pregnancy | p. 183 |
| Health Habits During Pregnancy | p. 186 |
| Risks to Fetal Development | p. 188 |
| How to Detect Birth Defects | p. 189 |
| Problems During Pregnancy | p. 190 |
| Childbirth | p. 190 |
| Medical Interventions | p. 192 |
| The Postpartum Transition | p. 194 |
| Infertility | p. 195 |
| Adoption | p. 197 |
| Choosing a Fertility Control Method | p. 201 |
| Fertility Control | p. 202 |
| Withdrawal | p. 203 |
| Douching | p. 203 |
| Hormonal Contraception: The Pill | p. 203 |
| The Intrauterine Device | p. 206 |
| Barrier Methods | p. 207 |
| Fertility Awareness Methods | p. 212 |
| Sterilization | p. 214 |
| Choosing the Right Fertility Control Method | p. 216 |
| Responsibility for Fertility Control | p. 216 |
| Discussing Fertility Control Responsibility | p. 217 |
| Why Sexually Active People Do Not Use Fertility Control | p. 217 |
| Emergency Contraception | p. 219 |
| Abortion | p. 220 |
| Protecting against Sexually Transmitted Diseases and AIDS | p. 225 |
| STD Risk Factors | p. 226 |
| Common STDs | p. 228 |
| Understanding and Preventing Disease | p. 243 |
| Reducing Infections and Building Immunity: Knowledge Encourages Prevention | p. 245 |
| Infectious Microorganisms | p. 246 |
| Recognizing Agents of Infectious Disease | p. 246 |
| Fighting Infectious Diseases | p. 248 |
| How the Body Protects Itself | p. 250 |
| Common Infectious Diseases | p. 251 |
| Hospital-Acquired Infections | p. 258 |
| The Immune System Battles Infections | p. 258 |
| Immunizations | p. 261 |
| Understanding Allergies | p. 262 |
| Recognition of "Self" | p. 265 |
| Preventing STDs | p. 236 |
| AIDS and HIV | p. 269 |
| Preventing Infections | p. 271 |
| Cancer: Understanding Risks and Means of Prevention | p. 277 |
| Understanding Cancer | p. 278 |
| Causes of Cancer | p. 280 |
| Environmental Factors | p. 283 |
| Facts About Common Cancers | p. 286 |
| Diet and Cancer Risk | p. 291 |
| Cancer Treatments | p. 292 |
| Cardiovascular Diseases: Understanding Risks and Measures of Prevention | p. 301 |
| Understanding Cardiovascular Diseases | p. 302 |
| Effects of Atherosclerosis | p. 305 |
| Risk Factors for Cardiovascular Disease | p. 311 |
| Diet and Cardiovascular Disease | p. 317 |
| How Genes Affect Health | p. 325 |
| Congenital Defects | p. 326 |
| Human Heredity | p. 329 |
| Preventing Hereditary Diseases | p. 331 |
| Explaining Drug Use and Abuse | p. 341 |
| Using Drugs Responsibly | p. 343 |
| What Is a Drug? | p. 344 |
| The Overmedicating of Americans | p. 348 |
| Consequences of Drug Use | p. 351 |
| Stimulants | p. 354 |
| Depressants | p. 358 |
| Marijuana | p. 359 |
| Hallucinogens | p. 360 |
| Phencyclidine (PCP) | p. 361 |
| Inhalants | p. 361 |
| Anabolic Steroids | p. 362 |
| Reducing Drug Use | p. 362 |
| Eliminating Tobacco Use | p. 367 |
| Tobacco Use in the United States | p. 368 |
| Physiological Effects of Tobacco | p. 370 |
| Smokeless Tobacco | p. 370 |
| Cigars | p. 371 |
| Smoking and Disease | p. 371 |
| Why People Smoke | p. 374 |
| Quitting Smoking | p. 375 |
| The War of Words | p. 376 |
| Using Alcohol Responsibly | p. 383 |
| History of Alcohol Use | p. 385 |
| Drinking on Campus | p. 385 |
| How Alcohol Affects the Body | p. 387 |
| The Effects of Alcohol on Behavior | p. 388 |
| Other Effects of Alcohol | p. 391 |
| Alcohol Abuse and Alcoholism | p. 392 |
| Responsible Drinking | p. 395 |
| Making Healthy Choices | p. 399 |
| Making Decisions About Health Care | p. 401 |
| Being a Wise Health Care Consumer | p. 402 |
| Selecting a Health Care Practitioner | p. 402 |
| Seeing the Doctor | p. 404 |
| Hospitals | p. 405 |
| Understanding Health Care Financing | p. 406 |
| Health Care Issues Today | p. 409 |
| Exploring Alternative Medicines | p. 415 |
| Defining Alternative Medicine | p. 417 |
| Alternative Medicines | p. 417 |
| Choosing an Alternative Medicine | p. 426 |
| Preventing Unintentional Injuries and Accidents: What You Can Do | p. 431 |
| Unintentional Injuries and Accidents | p. 432 |
| Motor Vehicle Safety | p. 435 |
| Motorcycle Safety | p. 436 |
| Pedestrian Safety | p. 437 |
| Bicycle Safety | p. 438 |
| Home Safety | p. 439 |
| Work Safety | p. 442 |
| First Aid and Emergencies | p. 443 |
| Taking Risks and Preventing Accidents | p. 443 |
| Overcoming Obstacles | p. 447 |
| Understanding Aging and Dying | p. 449 |
| America's Aging Population | p. 451 |
| How Long Can Human Beings Live? | p. 452 |
| Theories of Aging | p. 453 |
| Alzheimer's Disease and Senile Dementia | p. 455 |
| Parkinson's Diseas | p. 456 |
| Osteoporosis | p. 457 |
| Fear of Aging and Dying | p. 459 |
| Death with Dignity | p. 459 |
| Healthy Aging | p. 463 |
| Violence in Our Society | p. 469 |
| Interpersonal Violence | p. 470 |
| Sexual Assault | p. 475 |
| Elder Abuse | p. 477 |
| Firearm Violence | p. 478 |
| World Violence and Bioterrorism | p. 481 |
| Working Toward a Healthy Environment | p. 487 |
| Outdoor Pollution | p. 489 |
| Carbon Dioxide and Global Warming | p. 493 |
| Indoor Pollution | p. 496 |
| Water Pollution | p. 497 |
| Land Pollution | p. 498 |
| Pesticides | p. 498 |
| Polychlorinated Biphenyls (PCBs) | p. 500 |
| Endocrine Disruptors | p. 500 |
| Electromagnetic Fields (EMFs) | p. 501 |
| Noise Pollution | p. 502 |
| How Human Population Growth Affects Us | p. 503 |
| Stress Management Techniques | p. 509 |
| Calendar of Events and Health Organizations | p. 519 |
| Glossary | p. 523 |
| Study Guide and Self Assessment Workbook | p. 537 |
| Index | p. 603 |
| Managing Stress | |
| Harmony and Peace | p. 7 |
| The Rainbow of Human Energy | p. 8 |
| Visualization Reduces Exam Anxiety | p. 29 |
| Progressive Muscle Relaxation | p. 33 |
| Do It the "Write" Way | p. 54 |
| Two Monks and the River | p. 55 |
| Humor Therapy | p. 62 |
| Coping with Stress Through Diet | p. 94 |
| Self-Esteem and Weight Control | p. 116 |
| Treating the Underlying Emotional Causes of Obesity | p. 125 |
| Walking in Balance | p. 140 |
| Stages of Exercise-Induced Relaxed Concentration | p. 142 |
| Pillow Talk | p. 175 |
| Pregnancy and Childbirth: Belly Breathing Exercise | p. 193 |
| Why It Is Vital to Stay HIV-free | p. 236 |
| The Art of Visualization | p. 294 |
| Open Heart Meditation | p. 307 |
| The Art of Acceptance | p. 327 |
| Meditation | p. 354 |
| Breaking Addictive Behaviors | p. 392 |
| Mindful Meditation | p. 437 |
| Coping with Anger | p. 472 |
| "Road Rage" on the Rise | p. 475 |
| Check Your Anger Level | p. 479 |
| Honoring Mother Earth | p. 488 |
| Wellness Guide | |
| Whole-Person Wellness | p. 9 |
| Oh My Aching Head! | p. 10 |
| Health Issues for College Students | p. 13 |
| Using Your Mind to Heal Your Body | p. 23 |
| Healing Prayers | p. 32 |
| Using Your Mind to Improve Health | p. 35 |
| Disorders That Can Be Caused or Aggravated by Stress | p. 44 |
| Time Management | p. 47 |
| Twenty Tips for Managing Stress | p. 52 |
| Hints for Emotional Wellness | p. 61 |
| Common Defense Mechanisms | p. 63 |
| If a Friend Is Considering Suicide | p. 69 |
| Some Tips for Dealing with Anger | p. 70 |
| Getting a Good Night's Sleep | p. 72 |
| How to Use the Food Guide Pyramid | p. 86 |
| Taking Care of Your Teeth and Gums | p. 88 |
| New Rules for Organic Labeling | p. 90 |
| Estimating Your Daily Caloric Needs | p. 92 |
| Guidelines for Food Safety | p. 106 |
| Mindful Eating | p. 121 |
| Weight-Management Suggestions | p. 122 |
| Elite Athletes Are at Risk for Eating Disorders | p. 130 |
| Getting into Shape | p. 144 |
| What's Your Excuse? Changing the Attitudes That Block Exercising | p. 145 |
| A Plan for Fitness | p. 146 |
| Common Overuse Injuries | p. 147 |
| Tips for Enhancing Sexual Experience | p. 169 |
| Home Pregnancy Testing | p. 184 |
| A Comparison of Various Contraceptive Methods | p. 205 |
| Putting On a Condom | p. 211 |
| Birth Control Guide | p. 218 |
| Condom Sense | p. 237 |
| Are the Hamburgers Safe? Maybe Yes, Maybe No | p. 257 |
| Boosting Immunity with Herbs | p. 262 |
| A Cure for Asthma | p. 263 |
| How to Examine Your Breasts | p. 287 |
| Inherited Genes for Breast Cancer: What to Do? | p. 288 |
| Ways to Prevent Skin Cancer | p. 290 |
| Risk Factors for Heart Disease | p. 311 |
| How to Interpret Blood Cholesterol and Lipid Measurements | p. 314 |
| Concussion to the Heart | p. 316 |
| One Drink of Alcohol a Day Reduces the Risk of Heart Attacks | p. 318 |
| Determining If You Are at Risk for Bearing a Genetically Handicapped Child | p. 331 |
| Is There a Gay Gene? | p. 334 |
| Risk Factors for Addiction | p. 356 |
| Stop Your Financial Future From Going Up in Smoke! | p. 369 |
| Stages of the Quitting Process | p. 376 |
| Women and Cigarette Advertising | p. 378 |
| One Student's DUI Experience | p. 389 |
| Are You a Problem Drinker? | p. 393 |
| How to Have a Successful Interaction with Your Physician | p. 404 |
| Caring For and Preventing Back Pain | p. 406 |
| Health Care Insurance Terminology | p. 407 |
| Sources for Information on Alternative Medicines | p. 418 |
| Healing a Headache with Acupressure | p. 422 |
| Driving Defensively | p. 435 |
| Protect Your Kids in the Car | p. 438 |
| Smoke Detectors Give You a Chance | p. 442 |
| Will Hormones Keep You Young? | p. 450 |
| Extracts of Ginkgo Biloba Slow Alzheimer's Dementia | p. 456 |
| How to Prevent Date Rape | p. 476 |
| Precautions for Pesticide Use | p. 499 |
| Ways to Reduce Your Exposure to EMFs | p. 502 |
| Global Wellness | |
| Yin and Yang--Finding Balance | p. 22 |
| Depression Is Worldwide | p. 67 |
| The Mediterranean Diet | p. 85 |
| Iodine Deficiency Is the Most Common Cause of Mental Deficits Worldwide | p. 91 |
| Eating Disorders Are a Worldwide Concern | p. 129 |
| Fertility Control and Management in Different Countries | p. 203 |
| HIV Infections Worldwide | p. 235 |
| Urbanization and Emerging Health Problems | p. 249 |
| Beyond the Clouds--Tobacco Smoking in China | p. 370 |
| Can Beliefs Influence Life Span? | p. 458 |
| Violence in the U.S. Exceeds That of Any Other Nation | p. 480 |
| Dollars and Health Sense | |
| Large Corporations Profit from Products That Make People Sick | p. 12 |
| Drugs for Worries and Bad Habits | p. 66 |
| How Sweet the Profits Are! | p. 93 |
| The Marketing of Dietary Supplements | p. 102 |
| How Food Manufacturers Increase Profits | p. 104 |
| The Marketing of Weight-Loss Drugs | p. 124 |
| The Business of Sports Supplements | p. 143 |
| The Dark Side of Ultrasound | p. 190 |
| U.S. Foreign Aid and Abortion | p. 220 |
| The Cost of AIDS Drugs | p. 234 |
| Industry Pressures Block Government Health Regulations | p. 250 |
| Defibrillators: Would Public Access Save Lives? | p. 306 |
| Think Twice Before Undergoing Heart Surgery | p. 308 |
| Genetic Tests May Lead to Genetic Discrimination | p. 335 |
| How GMF Companies Twist the Truth | p. 336 |
| Fast Track Drug Approvals May Be Dangerous | p. 344 |
| Profits and Medicines Sometimes Don't Mix | p. 350 |
| Making Money by Making Others Sick | p. 377 |
| Alcohol and Lemonade--A Cool Way to Make Money | p. 386 |
| Marketing Managed Care in Latin America | p. 408 |
| Beware of Health Fraud | p. 424 |
| Workplace Injuries and Government Policy | p. 444 |
| What Price Immortality? | p. 460 |
| The United States Is the World's Biggest Energy User and Greatest Polluter | p. 492 |
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