Phytotherapy is the study of the use of extracts from natural origin as medicines or health-promoting agents. Traditional phytotherapy is often used as synonym for herbalism and regarded as "alternative medicine" by much of Western medicine. Modern phytotherapy when critically conducted, can be considered the scientific study on the effects and clinical use of herbal medicines.Medicinal plants have always been considered a healthy source of life for all people.Therapeutical properties of medical plants are very useful in healing various diseases and the advantage of these medicinal plants is being 100% natural. Nowadays people are being bombarded with thousand of unhealthy products, the level of sensibility in front of diseases is very high and that's why the use of medicinal plants can represent the best solution.

Skin cure from natural ingredients such as fruits, vegetables, herbs is catching a lot of attention due to its very nature of cure: simple, no side effects, no chemicals, inexpensive, plus the delight of being able to cure. The logic is to use the chemicals naturally present in the herbs, spices and other foods to tackle the offending outside elements in the body that is causing the pain or infection. Natural remedies can be used to efficiently treat a range of ailments through correct and regular usage, whether it is to boost the immune system, preventing avoiding hair loss, treating persistent acne or dandruff, treating aches, pains or cuts and burns. Read on to discover and explore the world of simple, natural cures. Well, it is just a little alertness and understanding that one need to make the best out of it.

Medicines is an ever changing science. As new research and clinical experience broaden our knowledge, changes in treatment and drug therapy are required. While many suggestions for drug usage are made herein, the book is intended for educational purpose only, and the author and publisher do not accept liability in the event of negative consequences incurred as a result of information presented in this book. We do not claim that this information is necessarily accurate by the rigid, scientific standard applied for medical proof and therefore make no warranty, expressed or implied, with respect to the material herein contained. This book should be of great interest to the students and practitioners in any of the health science, to the manufecturers of botanical products and to the lay public.

Heart disease or cardiovascular disease are the class of diseases that involve the heart or blood vessels (arteries and veins). While the term technically refers to any disease that affects the cardiovascular system (as used in MeSH C14), it is usually used to refer to those related to atherosclerosis (arterial disease). These conditions usually have similar causes, mechanisms, and treatments.Most countries face high and increasing rates of cardiovascular disease. Each year, heart disease kills more Americans than cancer. In recent years, cardiovascular risk in women has been increasing and has killed more women than breast cancer. A large histological study (PDAY) showed vascular injury accumulates from adolescence, making primary prevention efforts necessary from childhood. By the time that heart problems are detected, the underlying cause (atherosclerosis) is usually quite advanced, having progressed for decades. There is therefore increased emphasis on preventing atherosclerosis by modifying risk factors, such as healthy eating, exercise and avoidance of smoking.

Sport psychology is a branch of psychology. It is the study of the psychological factors that affect participation and performance in sports. It is also a specialization within the brain psychology and kinesiology that seeks to understand psychological/mental factors that affect performance in sports, physical activity, and exercise and apply these to enhance individual and team performance. It deals with increasing performance by managing emotions and minimizing the psychological effects of injury and poor performance. Some of the most important skills taught are goal setting, relaxation, visualization, self-talk, awareness and control, concentration, confidence, using rituals, attribution training, and periodization.

For even the most successful series of textbook editions, there comes a time for an ending and a new beginning. This book is just such a new beginning. This text aims to communicate the clinical art and wisdom of psychiatry, tied firmly to the science of clinical disciplines. This text aims to be both scholarly and practical. It covers the most important topics in the format that is complete and efficient for the mental health professional in training or the clinician seeking an update. It differs from the other books in that it concentrates exclusively on aspects that students should know and understand, rather than including a lot of reference material. This has enabled us to keep its length down. Another feature has been to include many new illustrations to aid in grasping the diagnosis and management. Many patients use herbal or other alternative medicines and there is a new addition on this important topic.

Lasting knowledge comes from understanding and we have tried our best to make this book more understandable. Although mass of the book is limited, but new editions always have a tendency to grow up. Anyways, more illustrations have been added in this book. All the topics have been extensively re-viewed and then written. Some additions and a few subtractions have been made and all the knowledge is updated. So what you hold in your hands is a concentrated extract of knowledge from several text books. The hard work needed to improve a book and then getting it published was really too much but we sincerely hope that our efforts will make life easier for the students. We wish you all good luck. Tank you for your immense feed back and appreciation and we hope you will continue to help us with your remarks and suggestions.

The central nervous system (CNS) is the part of the nervous system that integrates the information that it receives from, and coordinates the activity of, all parts of the bodies of bilaterian animals-that is, all multicellular animals except sponges and radially symmetric animals such as jellyfish. It contains the majority of the nervous system and consists of the brain and the spinal cord. Some classifications also include the retina and the cranial nerves in the CNS. Together with the peripheral nervous system, it has a fundamental role in the control of behavior. The CNS is contained within the dorsal cavity, with the brain in the cranial cavity and the spinal cord in the spinal cavity. In vertebrates, the brain is protected by the skull, while the spinal cord is protected by the vertebrae, and both are enclosed in the meninges.

This book is written for undergraduates keeping in view their special requirements and their dire need of a small book on Psychiatry. The main object of this book is to introduce the students with the elementary knowledge of Psychiatry and enable them to prepare for examination. It may also be useful for trainee doctors who opt to work in Psychiatric hospitals. It is not meant to replace the standard textbook of Psychiatry. Its topics have been carefully selected to include only those aspects, which are either not touched upon or discussed in detail. this has greatly helped me to limit the volume of this book. Valuable suggestions and criticism will be greatly appreciated to this end.