2009-04-01 In many developing countries, there is no or little governmental regulation of and inspection for aflatoxin in foods and feeds. Even if there is governmental control in food processing, there is no oversight of food sold in markets or consumed right on the farm. The result is that humans are...
2008-01-01 A resource book for carers of AIDS patients. This booklet describes how "natural medicine", i.e. the practical use of plants that grow or can be grown in tropical countries, can offer supportive treatment to AIDS patients, and enable many to lead full and fulfilling lives. 46 pages, illustrated,...
Drawing on a detailed evidence base of over 150 studies encompassing various disciplines (including nutrition, economics, epidemiology, and sociology), it builds a picture of what is know about the interactions between HIV/AIDS and food and nutrition security, and what this knowledge implies for...
2004-01-20 This guide is intended to be a resource for physicians and other health care professionals who provide care and treatrment to patients with HIV who live in resource-poor settings. This handbook represents the experience of a dedicated team of community health workers, nurses, doctors, laboratory...
Abstract, Toxicology Reports, 2017 TheEgusi Okrasoup is a traditional African meal that is considered of high nutritional value and protective against weight loss. We introduce the concept of “kitchen toxicology” to analyse the recipe of theEgusi Okrasoup and highlight possible mitigation...
2008-01-01 This booklet begins by providing examples of participatory tools that can be used to document community members' needs and identify local resources and skills. It discusses the difficulties extension officers can expect to encounter in getting communities to cooperate and work together. It goes...
While questions still remain about the dosage required in human beings, neem clearly has great potential in preventing malaria, a parasite that kills more than a million people per year. Several in vitro studies indicate significant protection, including one that concluded it was more effective...
2005-09-20 The contribution of small animals The advantages of small animals in farming systems Diversifying small farms in Cambodia Crop-goat integration in upland farming systems Improving livelihoods through vermicomposting Ecological breeding of guinea pigs Improving the performance of indigenous sheep...