Spokes 4: The Ecology of Humans Table of Contents 498 pages {Notes}
The Ecology of Humans (title page)
Human Biology
Microbiome
Infant Exposure
Sex and the Microbiome
Malady
Malaria
Malady continued
Triclosan
Self-Defense
Blood
Microbes in the Mix
The Immune System
Cells
Innate Immunity
Staph Infection
Epithelial Tissues
Endothermy
Mast Cells
Inflammation
Complements
Phagocytes
Phagocytosis
Neutrophils
Natural Killer Cells
Eosinophils
Innate Immunity continued
Acquired Immunity
Somatic Hypermutation
Clearinghouses
Adaptive Lymphcytes
T Cells
Thymus
B Cells
Antibodies
B & T Cells continued
Dendritic Cells
Major Histocompatibility Complex
Viral Infection
Pathogen Alert
Self-Tolerance
Mitosis
Fetal Development
Vaccines
Fighting for Survival
Homeostasis
Physiognomy
Synopsis
Intelligence Physiology
History
Galen
Intelligence Physiology continued
Rene Descartes
The Senses
Smell & Taste
Taste
The Senses of Taste
Smell
Human Olfaction
Vibration versus Shape
Body Odor
Deodorant
Pheromones
Smell continued
Sight
The Human Eye
Retinal Reception
Sight continued
Vision Processing
Light & Color
Physical Defect Compensation
Image Fabrication
Flying
Eye Signals
Circadian Rhythm
Biorhythms
Circadian Rhythm continued
Cryptochrome
Coral Rhythm
Evolution of Sight
Lookout from the Dung
Evolution of Sight continued 1
Simple Eyes
Spider Eyes
Jumping Spiders
Evolution of Sight continued 2
Box Jellyfish
Evolution of Sight continued 3
Monkey Vision
Evolution of Sight continued 4
Mantis Shrimp Vision
Evolution of Sight continued 5
Echolocation
Narwhals
Daniel Kish
Hearing
Sound
Range
Ears
Katydids
Humans
Audition
By the Whiskers
Audition continued
Mole Cricket Audition
Language Sounds
Human Speech
Touch
Skin
Botox
Skin and Mind-Brain
The Sense of Touch
Wet
Touch continued
New Guinea Tribes
Sensing Self
Synesthesia
Research History
The Nervous System
Neurons
The Energy System
Chakras
Acupuncture
History
Treatment
Allergies
Extradimensional Communication
The Feeling of Being Watched
Animal Tales
The Cat and the HMS Coventry
The Ship Cook’s Cat
N’kisi
Termite Mounds
The Intelligence System
The Brain
The 10% Myth
Anatomy
Cerebrum
Thalamus
Cerebellum
Brainstem
Gray & White Matter
Hemispheres
Lobes
Localization
Phrenology
Localization continued
Lobotomy
Plasticity
Strokes
Memory
Evolution
Executive System
Glia
Evolutionary Perspective
Brain Malady
Down’s Syndrome
Development
Glia Cell Types
Oligodendrocytes
Microglia
Astrocytes
Glia Activity
Calcium Waves
Astrocytes continued
Regulation
The Endocrine System
Hypothalamus
Pituitary
Thyroid
Other Endocrine System Glands
Muscle Memory
Basal Ganglia
Muscle Memory continued
The Brain Through Life
Into the World
Infancy into Childhood
Imprinting
The Brain Through Life continued
Adolescence
Amygdala
Adulthood
Emotions
The Aging Brain
The Brain By Gender
Brain Baths & Droughts
Oxytocin
Psychoactive Substances
Patterns
Meditation & the Brain
Insula
The Pain of Altruism
Claustrum
Brain Damage
Intelligence Physiology Synopsis
Health
Nutrition Physiology
Biochemistry
Eggs & Cholesterol
Digestion
Stomach
Small Intestine
Digestion continued
Gut Flora
The Liver
Completing Digestion
The Gut Brain
The Fat System
Brown and White Fat
Autophagy
Fasting
Constitution
Diet
The Descent of Diet
Phytonutrients
Antioxidants
Lycopene
Diet continued
Vitamins & Minerals
Vitamins
A
B
B1
B2
B3
B5
B6
B7
B8
B9
B10
B12
Choline
C
D
E
K
Minerals
Calcium
Copper
Iodine
Iron
Magnesium
Manganese
Phosphorus
Potassium
Selenium
Sodium
Zinc
Foods
Sugar
History
Health Implications
Fruit
Açaí
Apple
Apricot
Avocado
Banana
Blueberry
Cherry
Citrus
Date
Fig
Grapes
Olive
Peach
Plums
Raspberry
Strawberry
Seeds
Complete & Complementary Proteins
Alfalfa
Almond
Barley
Chocolate
Corn
Millet
Oat
Peanut
Quinoa
Rice
Rye
Soy
Wheat
Gluten
Wheat Meat
Vegetables
Artichoke
Asparagus
Beet
Bell Pepper
Broccoli
Cabbage
Carrot
Cauliflower
Garlic
Kale
Lettuce
Onion
Potato
Radish
Seaweed
Spinach
Tomato
Mushrooms
Seafood
Methylmercury
Farmed Fish
Meat
Beef
Liver
Chicken
Fried Chicken
Eggs
Dairy
Ghee
Spices
Salt
Pepper
Chili Pepper
Ginger
Curry Powder
Tumeric
Parsley
Cumin
Caraway
Coriander
Cinnamin
Cardamom
Anise
Star Anise
Fennel
Absinthe
Wormwood
Licorice
Fenugreek
Mint
Oregano / Majoram
Sage
Mustard
Nutmeg & Mace
Clove
Poppy Seed
Saffron
Vanilla
Dietary Philosophy & Practice
The Morality of Diet
Selection
Vegetable Preparation
Protein
Fats
Cleanliness and Contamination
Conventional versus Organic
Genetically Modified Foods
Snubbed By Cows
Not Good Enough For Geese
Supplements
Fad Diets
Raw Food Diet
Quantity
Overeating
Body Mass Index (BMI)
Obesity
Health Care
Exercise
Physical Exercise
Mental Exercise
Stress
Massage
Sleep
Insomnia
Meditation
Psychoactive Substances
Caffeine
Kopi Luwak
Tobacco
History
Cigarette Contents
Health Effects
Passive Damage
E-cigarettes
Cannabis
Alcohol
Opiates
History
Hallucinogens
Dissociatives
Ibogaine
Deleriants
Psychedelics
LSD
Psilocybin
Synopsis