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Complementary and Alternative Medicine Secrets

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This new reference in the proven format of The Secrets Series provides balanced coverage of all current complementary and alternative therapies by todays leaders in the field. The first section of the book discusses each CAM modality and the disorders for which it has been proven beneficial, as well as what to look for in a practitioner of each field. The second section is organized by patient disorder, and the text discusses whether there is a best CAM approach, examines the evidence, and discusses CAM in comparison with allopathic approaches.
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Hanley & Belfus
31505
9781560534402
9781560534402

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Publication date
2002
Issue number
1
Cover
paperback
Pages count
456
Weight (g)
644
  • SECTION ONE:: GENERAL. History of Complementary and Alternative Medicine (CAM) in the US. Science and Research in CAM. Integrative medicine approach. SECTION TWO:: THERAPEUTIC MODALITITES. History/traditions of each modality. How is it used? For what diagnoses has it been proven beneficial? What to look for in a practitioner of this field/ certifications & licensure. For the following modalities:: Mind-body-Spirit Interventions. Placebo and belief. Creative arts therapies. Hypnosis and Imagery. Meditation. Relaxation techniques [Breathing, progressive muscle relaxation, biofeedback]. Spirituality . Yoga. Alternative Systems of Medical Practice. Ayurvedic medicine. Traditional Oriental Medicine and Acupuncture. Homeopathy. SECTION THREE:: ALLOPATHIC MEDICINE. Manual healing and physical touch. Osteopathic medicine. Chiropractic. Massage. Botanical medicine. Supplements (vitamins, minerals, bioactive compounds). Nutrition (Role of fats/carbs/protein, the best diets, patterns of eating). Exercise, Fitness & Lifestyle. Energy medicine. SECTION FOUR:: DIAGNOSES SECTION. Is there a best CAM treatment for this diagnosis? Evidence for diagnoses. How does CAM approach compare to allopathic approach? For these diagnoses:: Affective disorders. Anxiety. Autoimmune disorders. Fibromyalgia/ chronic fatigue syndrome. Rheumatoid arthritis. Cancer. Cardiovascular. Dermatology. Gastrointestinal. Gender specific care. Infectious Disease. Metabolic/endocrine. Musculoskeletal. Neurology. Pediatrics. Resipiratory. Appendices. Searching the literature for CAM topics. The best on the Web. Legal issues and CAM. Drug herb interactions. Insurance coverage for CAM.
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