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Why we get sick : the hidden epidemic at the root of most chronic disease -- and how to fight it / Benjamin Bikman, PhD.
"A scientist reveals the groundbreaking evidence linking many major diseases, including cancer, diabetes, and Alzheimer's disease, to a common root cause-insulin resistance-and shares an easy, effective plan to reverse and prevent it"-- Provided by publisher.
Record details
- ISBN: 9781948836982
- ISBN: 194883698X
- Physical Description: 259 pages ; 23 cm
- Publisher: Dallas, TX : BenBella Books, Inc., [2020]
Content descriptions
| Bibliography, etc. Note: | Includes bibliographical references and index. |
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| Subject: | Insulin resistance > Popular works. Insulin resistance > Prevention > Popular works. |
| Genre: | Popular works. |
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- 1 of 2 copies available at Missouri Evergreen. (Show)
- 1 of 1 copy available at Crawford County.
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- 1 current hold with 2 total copies.
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| Location | Call Number / Copy Notes | Barcode | Shelving Location | Status | Due Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crawford County Library-Recklein Memorial-Cuba | 616.46 BIK (Text) | 33431000471027 | Adult Non-Fiction | Reshelving | - |
Why We Get Sick : The Hidden Epidemic at the Root of Most Chronic Disease--And How to Fight It
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Table of Contents
Why We Get Sick : The Hidden Epidemic at the Root of Most Chronic Disease--And How to Fight It
| Section | Section Description | Page Number |
|---|---|---|
| Foreword Dr. Jason Fung | p. xi | |
| Introduction | p. xv | |
| Part I | The Problem: What Is Insulin Resistance and Why Does It Matter? | |
| Chapter 1 | What Is Insulin Resistance? | p. 3 |
| Chapter 2 | Heart Health | p. 13 |
| Chapter 3 | The Brain and Neurological Disorders | p. 25 |
| Chapter 4 | Reproductive Health | p. 35 |
| Chapter 5 | Cancer | p. 51 |
| Chapter 6 | Aging, the Skin, Muscles, and Bones | p. 57 |
| Chapter 7 | Gastrointestinal and Kidney Health | p. 69 |
| Chapter 8 | The Metabolic Syndrome and Obesity | p. 81 |
| Part II | Causes: What Makes Us Insulin Resistant in the First Place? | |
| Chapter 9 | How Age and Genetics Influence Insulin | p. 89 |
| Chapter 10 | How Hormones Cause Insulin Resistance | p. 95 |
| Chapter 11 | Obesity and Insulin Resistance, Revisited | p. 103 |
| Chapter 12 | Inflammation and Oxidative Stress | p. 113 |
| Chapter 13 | Lifestyle Factors | p. 117 |
| Part III | The Solution: How Can We Fight Insulin Resistance? | |
| Chapter 14 | Get Moving: The Importance of Physical Activity | p. 133 |
| Chapter 15 | Eat Smart: The Evidence on the Food We Eat | p. 141 |
| Chapter 16 | Conventional Interventions: Drugs and Surgery | p. 169 |
| Chapter 17 | The Plan: Putting Research into Action | p. 175 |
| It's Time to Take Action | p. 201 | |
| Acknowledgments | p. 203 | |
| Appendix A | My Sample Daily Exercise Plan | p. 205 |
| Appendix B | Expanded Food Lists | p. 209 |
| Resources | p. 213 | |
| Notes | p. 215 | |
| Index | p. 249 | |
| About the Author | p. 259 |
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