Tapestry of Health: Weaving Wellness into Your Life Through the New Science of Integrative Medicine

by Daniel A. Monti M.D., Anthony J. Bazzan M.D., Sara Gottfried MD (Foreword by)

Overview

Tapestry of Health artfully synthesizes the complex world of healthy living into a set of clear principles in guiding you to feel your best and thrive at your highest potential through evidence-based integrative medicine treatment of body, mind and spirit.

Living a healthy lifestyle is not always easy. The conflicting health advice can feel overwhelming. Tapestry of Health takes the complex world of healthy living and gives you a set of clear, uncomplicated health principles that will show you how to feel your best and thrive, no matter your starting point.

The book shares practical and easy-to-implement health plans that will help you:
       • transform your health and weight
       • improve your nutrition
       • optimize your sleep
       • manage your stress

Doctor Monti and Doctor Bazzan are clinical and academic pioneers in the emerging medical specialty of integrative medicine. They have started the first-ever department of integrative medicine at a US medical school. In their book they share the principles and health plans they have used with their own patients over the last two decades to create transformative results. Their approach to health integrates all aspects of well-being, including the physical, emotional, intellectual, spiritual, social, and nutritional.

They present here evidence-based restorative approaches and emerging cutting-edge strategies. They also offer a new perspective on how we view wellness in a way that reflects the shift from seeking medical care only when we are sick to one when we mindfully take responsibility for maintaining a healthy lifestyle. All this makes Tapestry of Health your partner on your path to optimal wellness.

Product Details

ISBN-13:	9780979845697
Publisher:	Kales Press
Publication date:	08/25/2020
Pages:	208
Sales rank:	1,058,768
Product dimensions:	6.00(w) x 9.10(h) x 1.00(d)

About the Author

Daniel A. Monti, MD, MBA is founding Director of the Marcus Institute of Integrative Health and founding Chair of the historic, first-ever department of Integrative Medicine at a US medical school at Thomas Jefferson University. Dr. Monti’s extensive research experience has focused on neuroscience, brain effects of mind-body interventions, brain mechanisms of healing and recovery, and testing natural molecules for therapeutic efficacy in nervous system diseases and cancer. In his recent book, Tapestry of Health (Kales Press), he demonstrates the effects of natural therapies using total body imaging.

Anthony J. Bazzan, MD, FACN, ABIHM is Medical Director of the Marcus Institute of Integrative Health and a Professor in the Department of Integrative Medicine & Nutritional Sciences at the Sidney Kimmel Medical College at Thomas Jefferson University. Dr. Bazzan is a renowned authority on functional and nutritional medicine for the treatment of hormone imbalances, cognitive issues and bone health. He has developed innovative therapies to support treatment for cancer and other diseases. In addition, he receives referrals from all over the world to help solve “medical mysteries.”

Table of Contents

Foreword Sara Gottfried, MD xiii

Introduction Stephen K. Klasko, MD xvii

1 Weaving a Health Tapestry: Reclaim Your Body, Mind and Vitality 1

2 Weaving in Optimal Nutrition 7

3 Health Tapestry Meal Plan 25

4 Weaving in Wellness with Nutritional Supplements 39

5 Weaving in Mind-Body Transformation 55

6 Weaving in Sleep Hygiene 77

7 Health Tapestry Sleep Plan 87

8 Weaving in Exercise 97

9 Health Tapestry Weight Loss Plan: Part I: Insights and Mechanisms 121

10 Health Tapestry Weight Loss Plan: Part II: Your Weight is a Relationship 125

11 Health Tapestry Hormone Balancing Plan 133

12 Weaving in Intimacy 151

Case Studies 165

Conclusion 179

Index 181

Acknowledgments 187

Editorial Reviews

"“This book is so incredibly timely and important because it helps you understand this new paradigm of health—a massive shift that affects healthcare providers and patients alike… Drs. Monti and Bazzan’s cogent plan, based on proven dietary and lifestyle interventions integrated with modern medicine, is just what the doctor ordered.”"

Sara Gottfried

"Perfection isn't possible, but transformation is. Tapestry of Health offers a direct path for all of us to have the chance to change, to learn and to grow no matter our circumstances. Through the synergistic qualities of Integrative Medicine, you will not only have a vehicle to a happier and healthier life, you will also inspire those you love to follow your example and do the same for themselves."

Shauna Shapiro

"“The time has come for a message of wellness which emphasizes the science of nutrition, a core component of any effort to practice medicine. For too long this message has been left out of medical practice.”"

T. Colin Campbell

"Fantastic book on how to reclaim and maintain your health from top to bottom. The most up-to-date research is woven with highly practical approaches in an easy to read format. Everyone will benefit, doctors and patients alike, from using the information in this book to change their health and well being.”"

Andrew Newberg