Nutrition

Tools for a Preventive Lifestyle; nutrition and herbs

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ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS

This dissertation is an opportunity for me to extend my regards to my research supervisor, my beloved friends, and my family for their untiring support that they furnished throughout my research. I am grateful to them for their belief in me and the guidance that they provided me without which I would have never been able to work on and complete this research. It also signifies my own views and does not closely relate to the university.

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DECLARATION

I, (Your name), would like to declare that all contents included in this study stand for my individual work without any aid, and this proposal has not been submitted for any examination at academic as well as professional level, previously. It is also represents my very own views and not essentially those that are associated with other university.

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Abstract

For thousands of years the plants have been used for medicinal purposes. The use of proper nutrition and herbal supplements grows at tremendous rate in the United States and worldwide. The field of herbalist and preventive medicines shares an aim to promote the general health that prevents particular diseases and apply the techniques and concept of healthy living. The knowledge acquisition relating to herbs and application of knowledge into practice is a challenge. This study focuses on the health promotion and disease prevention, and the goals emphasizing on the functional capacity, well being, and quality of life. For this purpose qualitative study has been carried out to explore the role herbs and food plays in maintaining health and vitality.

Table of contents

ACKNOWLEDGEMENTSI

DECLARATIONII

ABSTRACTIII

CHAPTER 1: INTRODUCTION1

Purpose of the Study1

Background of the study1

Significance of the studying1

Aims and Objectives1

Research question2

CHAPTER 2 LITERATURE REVIEW3

Nutrition3

Synergy and anti-nutrients3

Herbal therapy4

CHAPTER 4: ANALYSIS AND DISCUSSION5

Intake of food5

Overall lifestyle5

Exercise5

Food supplements in the form of herbs, minerals, and vitamins5

Rejuvenative Herbs6

CHAPTER 5: CONCLUSION7

REFERENCES8

CHAPTER 1: INTRODUCTION

Purpose of the Study

The purpose of this study is to explore the key to healthy lifestyle. The focus of this study was to examine the enabling, predisposing and health status characteristics of the herb users. The basics of how to use the herbs and nutrition as a part of preventive and healthy lifestyle will also be determined.

Background of the study

The alternative and complementary medicines have been enjoying, a steady rise in familiarity and popularity among the public across the globe. Numerous studies report that the use of herbs for therapeutic and preventive purposes has consistently ranked among one of the top most complementary and alternative medicinal therapies (Barnes, 2004, pp. 6). The use of healthy practices (CAM) was functional throughout the history of human. According to WHO these practices assist in maintaining health and vitality. It is still being used by an estimated 80% of the population of the world (WHO Fact sheet #271, 2002). Both the herbal and conventional medicines claim the work of Claudius Galen (129-188 A.D.) and Hippocrates (468-377 B.C.) as their heritage. The advocates of allopathic medicine reports that health is a state of being “without” any ...