Health and Wellness

by Edlin, Gordon; Golanty, Eric; Brown, Kelli McCormack

• ISBN13: 9780763720551
• ISBN10: 0763720550
• Edition: 7th
• Format: Paperback
• Copyright: 2002-01-01
• Publisher: Jones & Bartlett Learning

Summary

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.

Table of Contents

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
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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