Fundamentals of Complementary, Alternative, and Integrative Medicine - E-Book: Fundamentals of Complementary, Alternative, and Integrative Medicine - E-Book
**Selected for Doody's Core Titles® 2024 in Complementary & Integrative Health** Get a solid, global foundation of the therapies and evidence-based clinical applications of CAI. Fundamentals of Complementary, Alternative, and Integrative Medicine, 6th Edition is filled with the most up-to-date information on scientific theory and research of holistic medicine from experts around the world. The 6th edition of this acclaimed text includes all new content on quantum biology and biofields in health and nursing, integrative mental health care, and homeopathic medicine. Its wide range of topics explores therapies most commonly seen in the U.S., such as energy medicine, mind-body therapies, and reflexology along with traditional medicine and practices from around the world. With detailed coverage of historic and contemporary applications, this text is a solid resource for all practitioners in the medical, health, and science fields! - Coverage of CAI therapies and systems includes those most commonly encountered or growing in popularity, so you can carefully evaluate each treatment. - An evidence-based approach focuses on treatments best supported by clinical trials and scientific evidence. - Observations from mechanisms of action to evidence of clinical efficacy answers questions of how, why, and when CAM therapies work. - A unique synthesis of information, including historical usage, cultural and social analysis, current basic science theory and research, and a wide range of clinical investigations and observations, makes this text a focused, authoritative resource. - Global coverage includes discussions of traditional healing arts from Europe, Asia, Africa, and the Americas. - Clinical guides for selecting therapies, and new advances for matching the appropriate therapy to the individual patient, enables you to offer and/or recommend individualized patient care. - Expert contributors include well-known writers such as Kevin Ergil, Patch Adams, Joseph Pizzorno, and Marc Micozzi. - A unique history of CAI traces CAM therapies from their beginnings to present day practices. - Suggested readings and references on the companion website list the best resources for further research and study.
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Fundamentals of Complementary, Alternative, and Integrative Medicine - E-Book: Fundamentals of Complementary, Alternative, and Integrative Medicine - E-Book
**Selected for Doody's Core Titles® 2024 in Complementary & Integrative Health** Get a solid, global foundation of the therapies and evidence-based clinical applications of CAI. Fundamentals of Complementary, Alternative, and Integrative Medicine, 6th Edition is filled with the most up-to-date information on scientific theory and research of holistic medicine from experts around the world. The 6th edition of this acclaimed text includes all new content on quantum biology and biofields in health and nursing, integrative mental health care, and homeopathic medicine. Its wide range of topics explores therapies most commonly seen in the U.S., such as energy medicine, mind-body therapies, and reflexology along with traditional medicine and practices from around the world. With detailed coverage of historic and contemporary applications, this text is a solid resource for all practitioners in the medical, health, and science fields! - Coverage of CAI therapies and systems includes those most commonly encountered or growing in popularity, so you can carefully evaluate each treatment. - An evidence-based approach focuses on treatments best supported by clinical trials and scientific evidence. - Observations from mechanisms of action to evidence of clinical efficacy answers questions of how, why, and when CAM therapies work. - A unique synthesis of information, including historical usage, cultural and social analysis, current basic science theory and research, and a wide range of clinical investigations and observations, makes this text a focused, authoritative resource. - Global coverage includes discussions of traditional healing arts from Europe, Asia, Africa, and the Americas. - Clinical guides for selecting therapies, and new advances for matching the appropriate therapy to the individual patient, enables you to offer and/or recommend individualized patient care. - Expert contributors include well-known writers such as Kevin Ergil, Patch Adams, Joseph Pizzorno, and Marc Micozzi. - A unique history of CAI traces CAM therapies from their beginnings to present day practices. - Suggested readings and references on the companion website list the best resources for further research and study.
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Fundamentals of Complementary, Alternative, and Integrative Medicine - E-Book: Fundamentals of Complementary, Alternative, and Integrative Medicine - E-Book

Fundamentals of Complementary, Alternative, and Integrative Medicine - E-Book: Fundamentals of Complementary, Alternative, and Integrative Medicine - E-Book

by PhD Micozzi MD
Fundamentals of Complementary, Alternative, and Integrative Medicine - E-Book: Fundamentals of Complementary, Alternative, and Integrative Medicine - E-Book

Fundamentals of Complementary, Alternative, and Integrative Medicine - E-Book: Fundamentals of Complementary, Alternative, and Integrative Medicine - E-Book

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**Selected for Doody's Core Titles® 2024 in Complementary & Integrative Health** Get a solid, global foundation of the therapies and evidence-based clinical applications of CAI. Fundamentals of Complementary, Alternative, and Integrative Medicine, 6th Edition is filled with the most up-to-date information on scientific theory and research of holistic medicine from experts around the world. The 6th edition of this acclaimed text includes all new content on quantum biology and biofields in health and nursing, integrative mental health care, and homeopathic medicine. Its wide range of topics explores therapies most commonly seen in the U.S., such as energy medicine, mind-body therapies, and reflexology along with traditional medicine and practices from around the world. With detailed coverage of historic and contemporary applications, this text is a solid resource for all practitioners in the medical, health, and science fields! - Coverage of CAI therapies and systems includes those most commonly encountered or growing in popularity, so you can carefully evaluate each treatment. - An evidence-based approach focuses on treatments best supported by clinical trials and scientific evidence. - Observations from mechanisms of action to evidence of clinical efficacy answers questions of how, why, and when CAM therapies work. - A unique synthesis of information, including historical usage, cultural and social analysis, current basic science theory and research, and a wide range of clinical investigations and observations, makes this text a focused, authoritative resource. - Global coverage includes discussions of traditional healing arts from Europe, Asia, Africa, and the Americas. - Clinical guides for selecting therapies, and new advances for matching the appropriate therapy to the individual patient, enables you to offer and/or recommend individualized patient care. - Expert contributors include well-known writers such as Kevin Ergil, Patch Adams, Joseph Pizzorno, and Marc Micozzi. - A unique history of CAI traces CAM therapies from their beginnings to present day practices. - Suggested readings and references on the companion website list the best resources for further research and study.

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ISBN-13: 9780323510820
Publisher: Saunders, W. B. Company
Publication date: 10/08/2018
Sold by: Barnes & Noble
Format: eBook
Pages: 736
File size: 14 MB
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Table of Contents

Section One: Complementary/Alternative Medicine in Healthcare 1. Characteristics of Complementary and Alternative Medicine and Contemporary Healthcare                               2.   Translation from Conventional Medicine    3.  Issues and Problems in Integrative Medicine     4. CAM in Social Work, Community and Environment Section Two:  Fundamental Sciences 5 Quantum Biology & Biofields in Health and Healing 6.. Energy Medicine    7.  Quantum Botany, Plant Ecology and Systems Theory                           8.    Neurohumoral Physiology and Pyschoneuroimmunology           9. Mind-Body Physiology and Placebo Effects Section Three: Mind Body Medicine 10.   Western Foundations of Mind-Body, Mindfulness, and Meditation 11.  Mind-Body Therapies Part 1:  Stress Reduction, Relaxation, Mindfulness and Meditation Practices 12. Mind-Body Therapies Part 2: Hypnosis, Biofeedback, Guided Imagery, Mental Healing, and Psychometrics   13. Prayer, Religion, Intentionality, and Spirituality 14. Humor, Laughter and Wellness                                                        15. Integrative Mental Healthcare SECTION FOUR. BODYWORK and MANUAL THERAPIES 16. Massage and Manual Therapies: Principles of Bodywork and Manual Healing     17. Bodywork, Healing Touch and Touch Therapies      18. Chiropractic and Spinal Manual Therapy                                               19. Reflexology                                                  20. Yoga: Postures ,Breathing and Meditation            Section Five:  Western Electromagnetic, Natural, Nutritional, and Plant-Based Therapies 21. Western Origins of Natural Medicines, Nature Cure, Osteopathy, and Naturopathy                                  22. Contemporary Naturopathic Medicine 23.   Electromagnetic Therapies Part 1:, Light and Phototherapy 24. Electromagnetic Therapies Part 2: Electricity and Magnetism 25.  Homeopathic Medicine                                      26. Western Herbalism and Ethnobotany                                              27.  Plant Essential Oils & Aromatherapy          28. Food & Agriculture, Diet & Nutrition, and Water & Hydration 29. Nutrients and Diet Therapies  Section Six: Traditional World Medical Systems Part 1: East and Southeast Asia 30.   Social and Cultural Factors in Medicine: East and West     31. Ethnomedicine, Shamanism and Cultural Origins 32. Traditional Medicine of China & East Asia                                            33. Classical Acupuncture 34. Southeast Asia:  Malaysia, Indonesia, Vietnam, Burma and Thailand Section Seven:  Traditional World Medical Systems Part 2: Middle Asia   35.  Tibetan Medicine   36. Traditional Medicines of India and Nepal: Ayur Veda & Siddha 37. Unani Medicine: Greco-Roman, Persian and Moslem Traditions                                          38. Sufism & Healing in the Middle East Section Eight: Traditional World Medical Systems Part 3: Africa, Americas & the Pacific 39.  Magico-Religious Traditions and Contemporary Shamanism 40.  African Healing and Becoming a Traditional Healer 41. Native North American Medicine  & Medicinal Plants             42. Latin American Medicine, and Curanderismo                   43.  Hawaii, South Pacific & Philippine Islands; Alaska & Pacific Northwest 44. Modern Asia, Africa, Americas and the Pacific
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