Stefan Mager – författare

Good nutrition is about finding the right balance between carbohydrates, protein, fat, fibre and micronutrients. Good nutrition reflects not only on the body but also on its appearance. Eyes, skin, hair and teeth are indicators of how well the body is nourished. Diet Essentials provides a comprehensive overview of the components that determine nutrition. It is designed as a quick reference that can be consulted anytime and anywhere. Becoming more aware of the dietary and nutritional implications associated with every bite of food, drink and medication we take in, is the first step towards a healthy body and a happy mind.

The Buddhist premises, although deceptively simple in their presentation, are highly advanced psychological propositions. Essential Elements of Buddhism presents the foundations of Buddhist thinking in clear terms with some simple diagrammatic illustrations. This new Guide is designed to help a student remember the essential points and the natural flow of the ideas and to lead to a broader, more detailed study.

Super foods are foods with exceptional nutritional values and profound health benefits. It is not hard to incorporate these important food sources into the every-day diet with the help of our Super Foods Shopping Guide. Over 120 foods are presented, each with a nutritional composition break-down and a list of health benefits. The foods are categorised into fruits, vegetables, herbs, meat/fish, cereals/legumes and dairy.

Alternative medicine includes a variety of healing practices that do not fall within the realm of conventional medicine. Many of these healing systems are based on historical and cultural traditions. The focus is on natural practices that aim to prevent disease or return the body to health with non-invasive methods. Alternative medicines attempt to heal the body as a whole rather than exclusively focus and treat the symptoms of a disease. A growing number of traditionally trained physicians practice integrative medicine today. The use of alternative medicine in developed countries is significant and increasing. Complementary therapies are often used in palliative care or by practitioners attempting to manage chronic pain in patients. Australian.