- Hardcover: 352 pages
- Publisher: Wiley-Liss; 1 edition (Feb 19 1999)
- Language: English
- ISBN-10: 0471241814
- ISBN-13: 978-0471241812
- Product Dimensions: 24.2 x 16.2 x 2.2 cm
- Shipping Weight: 649 g
- Average Customer Review: 5.0 out of 5 stars See all reviews (5 customer reviews)
- Amazon Bestsellers Rank: #981,318 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)
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"...a significant contribution to this emerging trend...a very useful text for undergraduate and postgraduate courses on mind-body-health interactions." (European Journal of Allergy & Clinical Immunology, January 2000)
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Written by a renowned figure in the field of immunology and compiling a wealth of scientific information, Stress, Immune Function, and Health: The Connection looks at the long-term effects of stress on human health from a psychoneuroimmunological approach. The recent changes in dietary modifications, clinical applications, and evolution in the field of immunology have created the need for a book which addresses the growing awareness of health benefits that can be achieved by buffering the effects of stress on the immune system.
Emphasizing the importance of the interaction among the mind, the body, and physical health, this reference includes important developmental procedures that can be used to resist stress on the immune system. By examining components of the immune system, along with the effects of psychological stress and the capacity for hormonal response, author Bruce Rabin demonstrates, in a concise, accessible manner, the ability of an individual's immune system to alter susceptibility to immune-mediated diseases. In addition, the book examines several key issues in this rapidly expanding field, including:
* Information and examples that illustrate how distinct areas of the brain that perceive the presence of a stressor are able to communicate with the cells of the immune system
* The correlation between stress-related changes in health practices and stressor-induced risks of disease development
* The effect on the immune system due to stress from an increased concentration of neuropeptides and hormones
* Behaviors and beliefs that can reduce the harmful effects of stress on the immune system by interfering with the stress-responsive areas of the brain
* The issue of stress during pregnancy and the early period of development on behaviors and immune functions in children
An authoritative guide for all researchers and students in the fields of immunology, neuroscience, and psychology, Stress, Immune Function, and Health: The Connection is also an essential reference for physicians and nurses concerned with stress and immune-related diseases.
Emphasizing the importance of the interaction among the mind, the body, and physical health, this reference includes important developmental procedures that can be used to resist stress on the immune system. By examining components of the immune system, along with the effects of psychological stress and the capacity for hormonal response, author Bruce Rabin demonstrates, in a concise, accessible manner, the ability of an individual's immune system to alter susceptibility to immune-mediated diseases. In addition, the book examines several key issues in this rapidly expanding field, including:
* Information and examples that illustrate how distinct areas of the brain that perceive the presence of a stressor are able to communicate with the cells of the immune system
* The correlation between stress-related changes in health practices and stressor-induced risks of disease development
* The effect on the immune system due to stress from an increased concentration of neuropeptides and hormones
* Behaviors and beliefs that can reduce the harmful effects of stress on the immune system by interfering with the stress-responsive areas of the brain
* The issue of stress during pregnancy and the early period of development on behaviors and immune functions in children
An authoritative guide for all researchers and students in the fields of immunology, neuroscience, and psychology, Stress, Immune Function, and Health: The Connection is also an essential reference for physicians and nurses concerned with stress and immune-related diseases.
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A terrific read, a great resource!,
By Janice Kiecolt-Glaser (Columbus, OH USA) - See all my reviews
This review is from: Stress, Immune Function, and Health: The Connection (Hardcover)
Bruce Rabin's book provides an excellent, highly readable overview of a fascinating topic-how thoughts and emotions get into the body to influence health. It's an enormously useful, enjoyable journey into the world of psychoneuroimmunology, based on the author's knowledge and skills as both a physician and a scientist. Up-to-date and open-minded, it covers a range of topics including the effects of maternal stress on the offspring, psychoneuroimmunology and the elderly, how exercise affects immunity, and how emotions influence immune-related diseases, drawing on the latest research. An outstanding volume by a prominent researcher, it is eloquent and authoritative. Highly recommended!
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A fascinating, enlightening book,
By A Customer
This review is from: Stress, Immune Function, and Health: The Connection (Hardcover)
This is a fascinating book that describes the effects of stress on the immune system. I've never read a book before that so clearly describes the immune system and how it works in helping to protect people from viral infections and possibly cancer. Rabin carefully documents the research that has shown a connection between stress and immune function, and is especially clear in describing how stress does this. He carefully documents his statements with research performed in animals and humans. I thoroughly enjoyed this very readable book about a complex topic -- in fact, I know of no other source that describes these relationships in such a clear manner. Although the price of the book is high, it was worth every penny to me.
5.0 out of 5 stars
Hats off to Dr.Rabin for this marvelous book!!!!!!!!!!!!!,
By A Customer
This review is from: Stress, Immune Function, and Health: The Connection (Hardcover)
I have read a number of immunology text books in my life but i have never read one as easily understood.I began reading friday evening and finished monday. the book is fascinating,well organized ,most interesting data and understandable!!!!!!!.This book is a must for everyone interested in how stress is related to illness and why each of us must develop coping mechanisms.Thank you for your efforts Dr. Rabin.You have made this world a better place with this knowledge.
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