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Book Detail
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Complementary and Alternative Medicine Sourcebook
Judd, Sandra J., Ed.
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Previous ISBN (13): 9780780806054 Category: ConsHlth: Complementary Medicine Publisher: Omnigraphic, Inc. Audience: Consumer/ Patient Dimensions: 9.2 x 1.6 x 6.3 in
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Synopsis:
In the face of devastating illnesses that often cannot be cured by modern Western medicine, Americans are turning to complementary and alternative therapies in ever greater numbers. In 2004, 36 percent of adults in the United States reported using some form of complementary or alternative medicine. When megavitamin therapy and prayer specifically for health reasons are included, that number rises to 62 percent. Alternative medicine use spans all ages and backgrounds, and the array of alternative and complementary therapies available is vast. Alternative Medicine Sourcebook, Third Edition provides basic consumer health information about alternative therapies, including: acupuncture ayurveda traditional Chinese medicine herbal medicine homeopathy naturopathy biofeedback hypnotherapy yoga art therapy aromatherapy chelation therapy colon hydrotherapy clinical nutrition vitamin and mineral supplements chiropractic massage reflexology crystal therapy therapeutic touch and many others The book also provides facts about alternative and complementary therapies for specific conditions such as cancer, diabetes, osteoarthritis, chronic pain, menopause, gastrointestinal disorders, headaches, and mental health. Guidelines to help consumers evaluate the safety and efficacy of a therapy or treatment and the expertise of a practitioner are also included, as are a glossary and a resource list for additional help and information.
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