I am Hip Hop, I am Health [Paperback]

Dr. Ross Flowers (Author), Dr. Gary Davis (Contributor), Dr. Che Joplin (Contributor)

Book Description

Publication Date: August 15, 2007

I Am Hip-Hop, I Am Health merges the hip-hop community with the health care community to increase the awareness of health disparities that are associated with morbidity and mortality.

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About the Author

Dr. Dr. Gary L. Davis, Jr., is a Doctor of Chiropractic. He is also certified in Manipulation Under Anesthesia (MUA) at the Norma Vista Hospital of Houston, Texas, and at the California Academy for Manipulation Under Anesthesia. He received further training for Manipulation Under Anesthesia at the Arizona Surgical Hospital in Phoenix, Arizona. He is licensed by the Virginia Board of Medicine and currently owns his own practice in Falls Church; VA. Dr. Davis is passionately committed to educating at-risk persons on health care issues and providing them with information to make better decisions for preventing and managing disease Dr. Ross Flowers received his doctorate in counseling psychology with emphasis in performance enhancement from the University of Missouri-Kansas City. He is licensed in the state of California. Dr. Flowers is a psychologist and the director of sport psychology at the University of California, Davis. In addition to his work at the University of California, Davis, Dr. Flowers works with many celebrated USA, Olympic and international elite performers. He is a member of the USA Track & Field Sport Psychology Executive Committee, and the Association of Applied Sport Psychology. Dr. Flowers has written and been published in his areas of expertise, including; performance psychology, performance anxiety, and motivation. Dr. Che Joplin completed his studies at Virginia State University where he received his undergraduate degree in Biology Research. He went on to complete his Doctorate of Chiropractic degree at Palmer College of Chiropractic in 1999. Further training for Manipulation Under Anesthesia was completed at the California Academy for Manipulation Under Anesthesia. Dr. Joplin is a participating member of the following non-profits: H2H Communications and Upliftment Jamaica. Dr. Joplin is licensed by the Virginia Board of Medicine and currently has a private practice in Falls Church, Virginia.

Product Details

• Paperback: 86 pages
• Publisher: Independent Publisher Services (August 15, 2007)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 1424337410
• ISBN-13: 978-1424337415
• Product Dimensions: 8 x 5.2 x 0.2 inches
• Shipping Weight: 5.4 ounces (View shipping rates and policies)
• Average Customer Review: 4.8 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (4 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #3,545,438 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

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4.0 out of 5 stars Excellent, December 2, 2007

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G. Belardi - See all my reviews
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This review is from: I am Hip Hop, I am Health (Paperback)

I found that this book was a very quick read, however the message is easily adaptable to everyday life. It encourages you to be passionate about the things you love in life and passion therefore leads to health. The language is easy to understand and it's definitely geared towards a younger audience. I would recommend it to tweens and teens, expecially athletes.

5.0 out of 5 stars Forward Thinking about Health and Hip-Hop, September 24, 2007

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Patrick Service - See all my reviews
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This review is from: I am Hip Hop, I am Health (Paperback)

I want to applaud these doctors for addressing this topic as it relates to the hip-hop community. As a health educator/hip-hop songwriter, I understand the importance of connecting to an audience with facts that may one day save many lives. These authors addressed six major health disparities to include a call to action for individuals, leaders and elected officials, and the hip-hop industry. The recommendations are sound and worth paying close attention. Get the book. To all, I wish you good health.

5.0 out of 5 stars I am Hip-Hop I am Health, September 8, 2007

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Sharon Prince "Shazz" (Houston, TX USA) - See all my reviews
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I am Hip-Hop I am Health delivers an entertaining account and perspective on health issues. This book is an excellent resource to students, educators and health enthusiasts. The organization of I am Hip-Hop I am Health allows the reader to easily follow the evolution of Hip-Hop and health. The authors enthusiam for the topic is obvious throughtout the book. I have learned so much more about health history and about my body. I will make better choices in selecting my foods and I will exercise at least 3 times a week. What a great book!