Agroecology: A Review from a Global-Change Perspective

Agroecology: A Review from a Global-Change Perspective

This review by a multidisciplinary team maps key components and emerging connections within the intellectual landscape of agroecology. We attempt to extend and preview agroecology as a discipline in which agriculture can be conceptualized within the context of global change and studied as a coupled system involving a wide range of social and natural processes. This intrinsic coupling, combined ...

Fasting and diabetes from a local and global perspective- commentary

  Fasting is a common practice among people with diabetes (PWD). As healthcare providers we are in a position to assist those who choose to fast to manage their diabetes effectively. Diabetes self-management education for PWD is needed both prior and during the time of fasting to best metabolic control.  

From Food to Drug: Avicenna’s Perspective, a Brief Review

The Food and drug were developed by pharmacists and physicians, in particular Persian scientists throughout medical history. There was an especial view on the subject of nutrition and medications in Persian medicine (PM). Avicenna was one of the main Persian physicians who contributed to this field in the Canon of medicine “Al-qanun-fi-al-tibb”, his main medical and pharmaceutical text book in ...

fasting and diabetes from a local and global perspective- commentary

fasting is a common practice among people with diabetes (pwd). as healthcare providers we are in a position to assist those who choose to fast to manage their diabetes effectively. diabetes self-management education for pwd is needed both prior and during the time of fasting to best metabolic control.

Suicide from a global perspective