Spa Medicine

by Simpson, Graham

• ISBN13: 9781591201281
• ISBN10: 1591201284
• Format: Paperback
• Copyright: 2004-12-01
• Publisher: Basic Health Pubns

Summary

This informative, easy-to-understand book is illustrated with many helpful charts and tables. Appendices in the back expand on selected subjects, and the resources section has a full directory of medi-spas.

Table of Contents

Foreword by Nicholas Perricone, M.D.,	v
Foreword by Dr. Barry Sears,	vii
Preface,	ix
Acknowledgments,	xi
Introduction,	1	(6)
Part One The Four Pillars of Wellness
1. A Brief History of Wellness,	7	(12)
2. Pillar One Detoxification,	19	(26)
3. Pillar Two Nutrition,	45	(28)
4. Pillar Three Exercise,	73	(20)
5. Pillar Four Mind Body Health,	93	(22)
Part Two The Four Secrets of Longevity
6. Why We Age,	115	(8)
7. Secret One Reduce Inflammation,	123	(24)
8. Secret Two Nutraceuticals,	147	(18)
9. Secret Three Hormonal Therapy,	165	(40)
10. Secret Four Beauty Inside Out,	205	(16)
Afterword Eternity Medicine,	221	(6)
Appendices
Appendix A Integral Health Model,	227	(7)
Appendix B Detoxification,	234	(3)
Appendix C Glycemic Index,	237	(3)
Appendix D Hydroponic Farming,	240	(3)
Appendix E Calorie Value for Ten Minutes of Activity,	243	(3)
Appendix F Zone Cafe,	246	(3)
Appendix G Cell Therapy,	249	(6)
Appendix H Losing Weight Is Easy in the Zone,	255	(6)
Glossary,	261	(8)
Resources and Medi-Spa Directory,	269	(6)
References and Related Reading,	275	(16)
Index,	291	(16)
About the Authors,	307