Foreword by David Jones, President of The Institute for Functional Medicine, USA.; 1. The Healthcare Futurescape - How Did We Get Here and Where Are We Going? Lorraine Nicolle, Thames Valley University, UK, and Ann Woodriff Beirne, complementary therapist, Australia.; 2. Gastro-Intestinal Imbalances. Laurence Trueman, University of Worcester, UK, and Justine Bold, Lecturer, Institute of Health, Social Care and Psychology, University of Worcester, UK.; 3. Compromised Detoxification. Angelette Muller, Thames Valley University, UK, and Christabelle Yeoh, Specialist Physician, Breakspear Medical Group, UK.; 4. Polyunsaturated Fatty Acids (PUFAs): Imbalances in Status and Metabolism.; Part 1. Lorraine Nicolle and Ada Hallam.; Part 2. Smita Hanciles and Zeller Pimlott, Thames Valley University, UK.; 5. The Metabolic Syndrome: Insulin Resistance, Dyslipidaemia and Dysglycaemia. T. Michael Culp, Medical Director of Integrative Health Solutions, Ltd, UK.; 6. Compromised Thyroid and Adrenal Function. Jane Nodder, University of Westminster, UK.; 7. Sex Hormone Imbalances. Kate Neil, Director of the Centre for Nutrition Education and Lifestyle Management, UK.; 8. Dysregulation of the Immune System - A Gastro-Centric Perspective. Michael Ash, Clinical Consultant for Integrative Health Consulting, Ltd, UK.; 9. Poor Energy Production and Increased Oxidative Stress. Surinder Phull, Thames Valley University, UK.; 10. Dysregulated Neurotransmitter Function. Basant Puri, Imperial College London, UK, and Helen Lynam, Nutritional Therapist, UK.; 11. Putting Knowledge into Practice - A Case Study. Lorraine Nicolle and Kate Neil.; References.
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An unusual text which discusses biochemical imbalances in gastro-intestinal, endocrine and immune diseases. It describes the diagnosis of imbalance and proposes therapeutic approaches, many based on nutrition and life style. Worth reading by pediatricians and practicing physicians.