Book chapter
Chapter 3 - A “Germ Theory” Equivalent Approach for Lifestyle Medicine
Lifestyle Medicine, pp.35-45
Elsevier Inc, Third Edition
2017
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Abstract
The “germ theory” that evolved over centuries allowed a monocausal focus on infections that facilitated the development of effective treatments (public health, hygiene, antibiotics). A single causal focus for chronic disease, however, has been lacking. The finding of a form of low-grade, systemic inflammation (“metaflammation”) underlying much, if not all, chronic disease has led to a consideration, outlined here, on “anthropogens,” or man-made disease determinants. This is the main focus for chronic disease management through Lifestyle Medicine.
Details
- Title
- Chapter 3 - A “Germ Theory” Equivalent Approach for Lifestyle Medicine
- Creators
- Garry Egger - Southern Cross University
- Publication Details
- Lifestyle Medicine, pp.35-45
- Publisher
- Elsevier Inc
- Edition
- Third Edition
- Identifiers
- 991012926978302368
- Copyright
- © 2017 Elsevier Inc. All rights reserved.
- Academic Unit
- National Centre for Naturopathic Medicine
- Language
- English
- Resource Type
- Book chapter