Especially valuable within traditional medical settings, this unique resource lays the groundwork for a solid understanding of complementary and integrative therapy. It provides insight into the historical context of alternative healing systems, as well as the most up-to-date scientific research and clinical applications. Focusing on therapies best supported by clinical trials and evidence, it describes key concepts of the most prevalent complementary and alternative therapies in use today. This edition features many new chapters and a new appendix, with thorough updates and references throughout.
Section One: Foundations of Complementary and Integrative Medicine 1. Characteristics of CIM 2. Translation from Conventional Medicine 3. Issues in Integrative Medicine - New!
Section Two: Contexts for Complementary and Integrative Medicine 4. Social and Cultural Factors 5. Vitalism 6. Integrated Medical Model 7. Global Dimensions
Section Three: Alternative Medical Therapies 8. Homeopathy 9. Manual Therapies 10. Chiropractic - New! 11. Herbal Medicine - New! a. Appendix: Common Herbs in Clinical Practice b. Appendix: Native American Herbs - New! 12. Aromatherapy 13. Naturopathic Medicine 14. Nutrition - New!
Part Four: Complementary Medical Modalities 15. Neurohumoral Physiology and Psychoneuroimmunology 16. Mind Body Modalities 17. Energetic Healing - New! 18. Biophysical Devices and Modalities 19. Arts Therapy 20. Humor
Section Five: Traditional Ethnomedical Systems 21. Chinese Medicine 22. Qi Gong - New! 23. Shiatsu - New! 24. Tibetan Medicine - New! 25. Traditional Ayurveda 26. Yoga - New! 27. Maharishi Ayurveda 28. Sufism and Rapid Healing 29. Native American Healing 30. Latin American Curanderismo 31. Southern African Healing and Professionalization Considerations
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