The Lifestyle Medicine Toolbox: Mind-Body Approaches for Health Promotion
Autor Z. Altug, PT, DPT, DipACLM, OCS Cuvânt înainte de Melissa Sundermann, DO, FACOI, DipABLM, FACLM.en Limba Engleză Paperback – 21 feb 2024
Recomandăm The Lifestyle Medicine Toolbox ca o resursă clinică esențială pentru specialiștii din domeniul sănătății și fitness-ului care doresc să integreze medicina stilului de viață în practica lor curentă. Scrisă de Z. Altug, doctor în fizioterapie cu o experiență de peste trei decenii, lucrarea propune o abordare pragmatică și fundamentată științific asupra celor șase piloni fundamentali ai sănătății: nutriția, activitatea fizică, igiena somnului, controlul stresului, evitarea substanțelor nocive și relațiile sociale.
Subliniem rigoarea cu care sunt prezentate protocoalele non-farmacologice, menite să ofere pacienților instrumentele necesare pentru autogestionarea sănătății. Structura cărții facilitează implementarea imediată a recomandărilor prin cele aproximativ 200 de ilustrații și scheme care însoțesc textul. Ne-a atras atenția în mod deosebit includerea unor strategii concrete, de la rețete cu profil antiinflamator la tehnici de vizualizare ghidată și exerciții minte-corp, toate adaptate pentru a susține schimbări comportamentale sustenabile în tratarea afecțiunilor musculo-scheletale și nu numai.
În contextul literaturii de specialitate, această lucrare completează volumul Lifestyle Medicine and the Primary Care Provider de Ron Stout prin adăugarea unei dimensiuni practice și a unor resurse aplicate direct în cabinetul de fizioterapie sau fitness. În timp ce alte titluri se concentrează pe fundamentele teoretice, The Lifestyle Medicine Toolbox acționează ca un ghid de implementare tactică. De asemenea, poate fi utilizată împreună cu Lifestyle Psychiatry de Gia Merlo pentru a obține o viziune holistică asupra sănătății pacientului, integrând sănătatea fizică cu cea mentală prin intervenții bazate pe dovezi.
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Specificații
ISBN-10: 1839979089
Pagini: 368
Ilustrații: Approx. 200 black and white images
Dimensiuni: 172 x 244 x 22 mm
Greutate: 0.64 kg
Ediția:Illustrated
Editura: JESSICA KINGSLEY PUBLISHERS
Colecția Jessica Kingsley Publishers
Locul publicării:London, United Kingdom
De ce să citești această carte
Această carte este indispensabilă medicilor, fizioterapeuților și antrenorilor care doresc să treacă dincolo de tratamentul simptomatic. Cititorul câștigă un set complet de instrumente clinice pentru a ghida pacienții spre vindecare prin schimbări de comportament. Este o resursă valoroasă deoarece transformă medicina stilului de viață dintr-un concept teoretic într-o serie de pași acționabili, susținuți de 30 de ani de expertiză clinică.
Descriere
Based on the author's 30+ years of experience as a trained physical therapist treating musculoskeletal conditions, this book's nonpharmacological and nonsurgical focus allows clients to feel empowered in taking charge of their health through a plethora of resources and techniques. It provides clear, actionable steps and real-world examples in order to nurture sustainable changes that promote long-term health and healing.
Recenzii
The Lifestyle Medicine Toolbox is a ground-breaking book that equips healthcare and wellness professionals with essential knowledge and tools to seamlessly integrate lifestyle medicine into patient care. This comprehensive resource not only provides evidence-based strategies to enhance patient care for optimal health but also emphasizes self-care practices. I highly recommend this book to every healthcare and wellness professional, as it revolutionizes patient care and transforms the way we view our own well-being. This book is a call to action for a more enlightened and compassionate approach to healthcare - a must-read for anyone committed to making a genuine difference in our patient's lives.
We can all classify ourselves as caregivers, whether we are focused on helping others or finding tools and strategies to help ourselves stay active and healthy. Ziya Altug presents both scientifically-supported lifestyle medicine guidelines, as well as feasible daily practices to keep a sharp focus on well-being. The user-friendly self-care handouts are great conversation starters for your patients/clients, and offer a gentle reminder that you also have to "take care of yourself, before you can care for others". As a military veteran, and Physiotherapist, I innately understand the importance of getting back to the basics of healthy food, regular exercise, stress management, good sleep hygiene and nurturing strong social connections. What I appreciate about this book is the introduction to new topics (to me) of nature-based therapies such as natural light, soothing sounds, nature walks, together with expressive therapies and healing arts. Ziya provides a holistic, inclusive and accessible lifestyle medicine approaches for health recovery and growth, that do not involve medication or surgery. The Lifestyle Medicine Toolbox is a must-have book on your shelf if you are serious about sustainable health.
What sets this book apart is the author's dedicated exploration of often overlooked areas in rehabilitation and patient management. He not only highlights their significance but also provides clear guidance on the integration into patient-centered care. The book offers practical examples that can be applied immediately, offering an abundance of options and ideas for tailoring prescriptions to each patient's unique needs, interests, availability, and resources. Whether you're a newcomer to lifestyle medicine or a seasoned practitioner seeking fresh ideas to enrich your toolkit, this book is an invaluable resource. It's a must-read that will leave you equipped to make a positive impact on both your own life and the lives of your patients.
Modern healthcare can feel like a fast-paced, numbers-driven pursuit where the patient/provider relationship and quality of care is an afterthought. This book not only provides an alternative approach to patient care but challenges us as healthcare providers to be more mindful and purposeful in our interactions with our patients, and more caring toward ourselves. The Lifestyle Medicine Toolbox provides all health and wellness provides with a beautiful set of practical tools and clinical wisdom to enhance our practice. In this era of medical productivity, Ziya Altug's book is a breath of fresh air, which trumpets humble yet effective strategies to treat the entire person using approachable, heart-lead, and evidence-based information. This is the skillset modern healthcare needs to bring about true and honest healing to our patients and the healthcare system as a whole.
From the minute I picked up this book, I knew it was the perfect addition to my library of lifestyle medicine texts. Just scanning the Contents section impressed me - the logical outline, superb organization, and actual tools to use with patients or clients in real time! This book fills a gap not only for clinicians providing lifestyle and integrative medicine, but also for the patients and clients on the receiving end. It is a comprehensive text, yet distills important information into key concepts, clinical tips, and self-care patient handouts. I love the incorporation of mind-body practices and expanding concepts within lifestyle medicine such as Culinary Medicine and my personal favorite, Nature-Based Therapies. This is an essential evidence-based text for any healthcare clinician's bookshelf!
This book is not just a valuable resource for healthcare professionals; it is also a gift to our patients and clients. It empowers them to take charge of their health, providing them with the information and tools to make informed decisions and adopt healthier lifestyles. In a world where the burden of chronic disease is escalating, this book serves as a beacon of hope and a roadmap to wellness.