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The Shoulder: Theory & Practice presents a comprehensive fusion
of the current research knowledge and clinical expertise that will
be essential for any clinician from any discipline who is involved
with the assessment, management and rehabilitation of
musculoskeletal conditions of the shoulder. This book is a team
project-led by two internationally renowned researchers and
clinicians, Jeremy Lewis and Cesar Fernandez-de-las-Penas. Other
members of the team include over 100 prominent clinical experts and
researchers. All are at the forefront of contributing new knowledge
to enable us to provide better care for those seeking support for
their shoulder problem. The team also comprises the voices of
patients with shoulder problems who recount their experiences and
provide clinicians with important insight into how better to
communicate and manage the needs of the people who seek advice and
guidance. The contributing authors include physiotherapists,
physical therapists, medical doctors, orthopedic surgeons,
psychologists, epidemiologists, radiologists, midwives, historians,
nutritionists, anatomists, researchers, rheumatologists,
oncologists, elite athletes, athletic trainers, pain scientists,
strength and conditioning experts and practitioners of yoga and tai
chi. The cumulative knowledge contained within the pages of The
Shoulder: Theory & Practice would take decades to synthesise.
The Shoulder: Theory & Practice is divided into 42 chapters
over three parts that will holistically blend, as the title
promises, all key aspects of the essential theory and practice to
successfully support clinicians wanting to offer those seeing help
the very best care possible. It will be an authoritative text and
is supported by exceptional artwork, photographs and links to
relevant online information.
Complementary and alternative medicines (CAM) have become big
business both in Australia and other western countries. Alongside
the growing consumption and provision of CAM has emerged a small
but significant body of research literature exploring these
medicines.
Nevertheless, CAM research is in its infancy and there is a real
and urgent need for further capacity building in this area of
study. CAM remains heavily under-researched and the growing number
of private and University CAM courses and qualifications
acknowledge and address this need for further research capacity
building. With this context in mind, this book constitutes a
valuable and timely resource for those looking to understand,
initiate and expand CAM research.
The collection brings together leading international CAM
researchers (UK, Germany, Canada, New Zealand and Australia) with
backgrounds and expertise in health social science, statistics,
qualitative methodology, general practice, clinical trials
methodology, clinical pharmacology, health services research and
public health. Contributors draw upon their own CAM research work
and experience to explain and review core methods and research
issues pertinent to the contemporary field of CAM and its future
development. The book addresses such questions as: what is the use
and limitation of evidence in CAM research? What are the issues
facing practitioners (GPs, therapists, nurses, etc) who wish to
conduct research? How and why should qualitative methods be
combined alongside quantitative methods to help explore CAM? How
does the randomized control trial (RCT) method relate to CAM? What
types of research questions relating to CAM can be addressed by
variousmethods? What should be the future direction of CAM research
in terms of public health and policy-related agendas?
A single-source reference on the most important and
best-investigated Ayurvedic herbs This book examines the clinical
information available on more than 60 Ayurvedic herbs to determine
how their use in traditional Indian medicine is supported by modern
scientific study. Plants are grouped according to body systems and
each entry includes a description, information on the source plant,
distribution and traditional use, active chemical constituents,
relevant pharmacology, and details of clinical studies and safety
findings. This unique book also includes a brief history of
Ayurveda, examines the history of drug development and evaluation
in ancient India, and identifies current trends resulting from
scientific investigation. Worldwide interest in Ayurveda is growing
quickly, especially in the United States, Europe, and Japan. But
until now, information on Western-style clinical trials on Ayurveda
herbs has been scattered and no single source for descriptions,
comments, and references has existed. Ayurvedic Herbs presents the
first critical validation of Ayurvedic medicine, extensively
referenced for physicians and clinicians interested in alternative
and adjunctive therapies. This unique book is essential for making
informed choices on herb use, offering clinical trial data, results
of pharmacological studies, and safety information. Ayurvedic Herbs
examines: gastrointestinal agents hepatoprotective agents
respiratory tract agents cardiovascular drugs urinary tract drugs
antirheumatic agents skin and trauma care agents gynecological
agents antidiabetic agents CNS agents rasayana drugs dental and
ophthamological agents and much more Ayurvedic Herbs includes
cross-references to chapters when a particular plant has more than
one indication and watercolor illustrations of twelve major herbs.
Encompassing a range of alternative and natural healing traditions
for the prevention, treatment and cure of common ailments, this
beautifully illustrated reference book provides over 1,000 natural
remedies to promote physical and mental well-being for the whole
family. C. Norman Shealy's comprehensive and authoritative guide is
an indispensable reference, containing all you need to know about
healing with complementary and alternative techniques and
therapies. With detailed sections covering Ayurveda, Chinese Herbal
Medicine, Traditional Home and Folk Remedies, Homeopathy,
Aromatherapy, Flower Remedies, Nutrition, Mindfulness, and
Herbalism, this quick reference family guide includes: The history
and background to each therapy Descriptions of the most useful
remedies A comprehensive list of ailments with suggested treatments
Alternative first aid remedies How to stock a home healing medicine
chest
A modern reference guide on the benefits of incorporating
traditional Chinese medicine into modern-day therapies! The Healing
Power of Chinese Herbs and Medicinal Recipes is an easy-to-follow
introduction to the history of traditional Chinese phytomedicine.
This useful guide clearly explains the basics of this unique
medical system and describes in detail the therapeutic properties
and use of medicinal herbs and herbal recipes. The book includes a
bibliography, glossary, contact information for herbal dealers and
Oriental medicine schools, and an indexed list of 300 commonly used
Chinese medicinal herbs and 245 herbal recipes. In The Healing
Power of Chinese Herbs and Medicinal Recipes, you will find the
fundamentals, evolution, and development of the herbal formulas of
the 4,000-year-old Oriental Materia Medica, also known as ben cao.
The book contains 11 sections documenting the therapeutic
applications, dosages, precautions, and modern research findings of
138 of the most popular medicinal herbs. In addition, this resource
provides 101 of the most frequently prescribed master recipes by
famous ancient physicians, including their origin, ingredients,
actions, indications, and modern clinical uses. The Healing Power
of Chinese Herbs and Medicinal Recipes offers an in-depth education
on: tonic herbs herbs that adjust the yin and yang of the body
herbs that invigorate circulation of vital energy, qi, and blood
herbal tranquilizers herbal diaphoretics herbal expectorants,
antitussives, and antiasthmatics herbal pain killers herbs which
regulate digestion and elimination herbal diuretics herbal
antipyretics, antimicrobials, and detoxicants antitumor herbs The
Healing Power of Chinese Herbs and Medicinal Recipes provides
up-to-date information on the effectiveness of traditional Chinese
medicine, as well as how to use Chinese medicinal herbs in
conjunction with Western conventions. This comprehensive reference
will benefit healthcare practitioners who want to include Oriental
medicine in their practice, and anyone who is interested in Chinese
herbs or patients for whom conventional medicine has offered no
relief.
Tea is the product of Camellia sinensis, a unique non-alcoholic
drink that cares, cures and, of course, cheers. It does fascinating
things for the human body. Tea is grown in the countryside, in an
ambience that is totally ecological, apart from being a renewable
natural resource. Even the processing is basically natural, despite
inevitable technical infringements that have only speeded up the
process rather than changing the basic concept. Although the
therapeutic values of tea have been known for ages, current
research, epidemiological studies and clinical evaluation have
unequivocally established the superior abilities of tea compounds
in preventing and curing a plethora of human diseases, some as
dreadful as cancer. Interestingly enough, quality components of
tea, coupled with its anti-oxidant properties, make tea a unique
beverage. The purpose of this book is not to publicise tea, but
create an awareness the multiple benefits of drinking tea.
An encyclopedia of natural home remedies, covering all the main
healing techniques from aromatherapy to vitamin and nutritional
therapies. Beautifully illustrated throughout, with comprehensive
information on safe natural remedies to treat the whole family.
More and more people today are turning to natural home remedies to
treat all types of illness. The Complete Illustrated Guide to
Natural Home Remedies is an encyclopedic treasure, providing
authoritative information on the various treatments available for
all common ailments. With sections on homeopathy, herbalism,
aromatherapy, flower remedies and vitamin and nutritional
therapies, the book is arranged so that information is easily and
instantly accessible. Containing a therapeutic directory of common
ailments, a list of natural remedies and their uses and properties,
as well as a home medicine chest and practical first-aid tips,
Karen Sullivan makes treating illness safe and easy.
Learn how traditional herbal practitioners are responding to the
sudden, massive popularity of herbal medicine! Herbal Voices:
American Herbalism Through the Words of American Herbalists
examines how herbal practitioners who started in the 1960s and
1970s are reacting to the mainstream popularity of herbal medicine
today. This unique book features interviews with 20 of America's
most prominent herbalistsfocusing on their careers, their beliefs,
and their perspectives on the contemporary herbal product boom in
recent years. Also included is important information on herbal
organizations, publications, schools, and companies where seeds and
rootstock of endangered medicinal plants can be obtained, as well
as a list of the United Plant Savers' At Risk and To Watch
medicinal plants. Herbal Voices synthesizes the words of a
representative group of herbalists into a compelling picture of
modern American herbalism as they offer their opinions on the roles
of science, folklore, and spirituality in herbal medicine. This
timely resource addresses controversial issues that arise within
the herbal community, such as the endangered plant crisis,
professionalism and licensure, and shifting the American
consciousness toward a more Earth-centered way of life and health.
In Herbal Voices, you'll hear from many well-known herbal
practitioners, including: Rosemary Gladstarfounder of The
California School of Herbal Studies and United Plant Savers,
co-founder of Sage Mountain Herbs, and author of Herbal Healing for
Women and of the Sage Healing Way series James Greenformer Director
of The California School of Herbal Studies, a member of the
advisory committee for United Plant Savers, and author of both The
Herbal Medicine-Makers Handbook and The Male Herbal David
HoffmannFellow of Britain's National Institute of Medical
Herbalists, former President of the American Herbalists Guild, and
author of The New Holistic Herbal, An Elder's Herbal, and
Therapeutic Herbalism Richo Cechherbalist, owner of Horizon Herbs,
executive board member of United Plant Savers, and author of
Growing Your Garden Pharmacy Sharol Tilgnerlicensed naturopathic
physician, founder and current President of Wise Woman Herbals,
Inc., editor of Herbal Transitions, associate editor of Medical
Herbalism, and author of Herbal Medicines From the Heart of the
Earth For the first time, these leading educators, clinicians, and
business owners share the joys and pitfalls of practicing an
age-old healing tradition in modern America. This rich resource of
reflections fills a gap in the existing literature that will be
useful for herbalists, herbal enthusiasts, historians,
anthropologists, popular culturists, and holistic/alternative
medical practitioners.
First published in 1983. Beginning with the period of the early
expansion of Western missionary medicine, this account covers the
chaotic years of Nationalist rule to the foundations of the
People's Republic in 1949. It trances the major influences on
health care since then and describes the conflicts of State
bureaucracy, Party and medical profession in their attempts to
match political objectives in health care to resources available.
An outline of the theory of Chinese traditional medicine, together
with detailed accounts of acupuncture and plant drugs are also
discussed, as are specific features of the health care system, such
as population control, medical education, nutrition and psychiatry.
Complementary and alternative medicine (CAM) is an emerging and
increasingly popular group of treatments, therapies and
philosophies of health and wellbeing. It is a fascinating and
fast-changing area of social life, which also poses an interesting
challenge to current healthcare delivery and policy making. This
reader presents a lively and engaging collection of classic,
controversial and new readings on CAM and covers issues including:
changes in the way CAM is developing and being delivered holism and
what this concept means to CAM practice changes in consumption and
the health consumer that have lead to increased interest in CAM the
safety and effectiveness of CAM treatments how integration is being
achieved in contemporary society. The text provides insight into
many of the current and complex issues surrounding CAM, and will
appeal to everyone who is concerned with, or who has an interest
in, complementary and alternative healthcare. The book will be
essential reading for students of CAM, health studies, nursing,
medicine and allied health subjects, as well as medical sociology
and modern health policy.
Starting from the premise that complementary and alternative
medicine (CAM) is a fascinating and fast-changing area of social
life, this book explores the challenging issues associated with CAM
in the context of the social, political and cultural influences
that shape people's health.
Divided into three parts, the introductory chapter sets out the
general context of social change, consumption and debate around the
rise of public interest in CAM. The first part goes on to argue for
and against different classifications of CAM, leading into a
discussion of how CAM developed in a political and historical
context. The Reader is invited to critically assess the importance
of ethics and values to CAM practice and how these inform what
practitioners do. The second part focuses on the question of what
people want, the changing and contested nature of health, and the
nature of personal and social factors associated with the use of
CAM. This leads to a focus on 'therapeutic relationships'. The
final part of the book examines the diversity of settings in which
CAM takes place and the social, political and economic milieu in
which CAM is provided and used.
This book will appeal to everyone who is concerned with or has an
interest in CAM. It will be of particular interest to people
working in the areas of CAM, health and social care and the
voluntary sector. Together with its accompanying text,
Complementary and Alternative Medicine: Structures and Safeguards,
it forms the core text for the Open University course K221
Perspectives on Complementary and Alternative Medicine.
This work examines the counselling approaches and techniques used by Yoruba traditional healers of Nigeria. It also describes the functions performed by Yoruba traditional healers when they work within the Yoruba cultural milieu. The information elicited from Yoruba traditional healers though videotape and interview was analyzed by a Nigerian woman from the Yoruba ethnic group. The results of the volume support the premise that culture plays a significant role in the kind of healing methods and counselling techniques used by professionals and traditional healers, as well as in the type of professionals chosen by clients for consultation concerning their problems.
Herbal Formularies for Health Professionals is a five-volume set
that serves as a comprehensive, practical reference manual for
herbalists, physicians, nurses, and allied health professionals.
Dr. Jill Stansbury draws on her decades of clinical experience and
her extensive research to provide an unparalleled range of herbal
formulas. Organized by body system, each volume includes hundreds
of formulas to treat common health conditions, as well as formulas
that address specific energetic or symptomatic presentations,
including Dr. Stansbury's own formulas, formulas from herbal
folklore, and formulas from Traditional Chinese Medicine. For each
formula, Dr. Stansbury offers a brief explanation of how the
selected herbs address the specific condition. The book offers many
sidebars and user-friendly lists-helping readers quickly choose
which herbs are best for specific presentations-and details
traditional uses of both western herbs and traditional Asian herbs
and formulas that are readily available in the United States.
Volume 1 focuses on digestive health and the emunctories, an herbal
term referring to the organs of elimination: the gastrointestinal
system, the urinary system, and the skin. This volume offers
formulas and supporting information for treating gastrointestinal
and biliary conditions, liver and gallbladder conditions, renal and
urinary conditions, and dermatologic conditions. Each chapter
includes a materia medica section that describes individual herbs
with tips on their properties, modes of action, and the specific
symptoms each plant best addresses. Each chapter includes a materia
medica section that describes individual herbs with tips on their
properties, modes of action, and the specific symptoms each plant
best addresses. These formularies are also a tutorial for budding
herbalists on the sophisticated art of fine-tuning the precision of
an herbal formula for the constitution and overall health condition
of an individual patient, rather than a basic diagnosis. The text
aims to teach via example, helping clinicians develop their own
intuition and ability to create effective herbal formulas. Volume 2
(Circulation and Respiration) is also available, and Volume 3
(Endocrinology) will be published in May 2019. Volumes 4
(Neurology, Pyschiatry, and Pain Management) and 5 (Immunology,
Orthopedics, and Otolarnygology) will be published in 2020.
How do plant compounds affect our bodies? Plants defend themselves from other organisms through the production of bioactive metabolites. Introduced to the body, these compounds bind to particular biochemical targets, most notably to proteins involved in signalling by hormones and neurotransmitters. This, essentially, is the basis for the effects of herbal medicine. Though whilst herbal medicine preparations may act by complex synergistic interactions, molecular explanations of herbal medicine efficacy and side-effects will ultimately require definition of the biochemical targets of individual plant bioactive constituents. This volume is a comprehensive and user-friendly reference guide to biochemical targets of plant defensive compounds. It presents a mine of succinctly summarized information relating to bioactive compound structures, plant sources, biochemical targets and physiological effects which can be readily accessed via the plant genus index and chemical compound index. With introductory chapters providing reviews of the structural diversity of plant defensive compounds and biochemistry, Biochemical Targets of Plant Bioactive Compounds is an invaluable reference for biomedical professionals in the fields of complementary medicine, natural product chemistry, toxicology and pharmacology. eBook available with sample pages: 0203013719
Learn the way of the forager and identify, harvest, and prepare
wild plants by season. Have you ever wondered what it would be like
to gather wild plants growing around you for your food and medicine
instead of a drugstore to treat a common ailment? The Forager's
Handbook is an essential guide for living this lifestyle
year-round. With more than forty years of experience in the world
of plants, forager Vickie Shufer empowers you to maintain and
improve your health by following the way of the forager. She
highlights plants that are available through each season and how to
use those plants for food and medicine. Sustainable harvesting and
preparation techniques are included as well as foraging ethics.
Other topics include: Forest bathing Plant cycles Preventive
medicine Simple recipes for edible and medicinal plants And so much
more Follow the seasons and harvest wild, edible, and medical
plants with The Forager's Handbook.
What is complementary medicine? Where is the evidence to support
its use? What can orthodox medicine learn from holistic principles?
Providing a sound introduction to the range of treatments and
philosophies usually termed "complementary and alternative
medicine", this book offers a systematic explanation of the
philosophies and practices that underpin modern complementary
medicine. The book examines the rise in popularity of complementary
medicine and discusses the challenges of developing a more
integrated system of health care.;Drawing on recent research, the
text explores the development, application, evidence,
contraindications and appropriateness of a wide range of
traditional systems of medicine and healing modalities, including:
herbal medicine; massage; osteopathy; traditional Chinese medicine;
aromatherapy; chiropractic; Ayurveda; yoga; and meditation. Written
by researchers, academics and experienced practitioners, it is
designed to be used as a reference for students and practitioners
in a range of health professions.
Find all the information you need on herbs and spices in one place
Herbal Medicine and Botanical Medical Fads is an A-to-Z reference
book written in a straightforward style that's informative enough
for library use but informal enough for general reading. This
essential guide takes a practical look at the popular uses of herbs
and spices, presented in an easy-to-use format. The book is a
refreshing alternative to the how-to guides, cookbooks, and picture
books usually found on the subject. From alfalfa to ginseng to
yellow dock, more than 100 entries are included, featuring
historical backgrounds, popular and practical uses, folklore, and
bibliographies. Herbal Medicine and Botanical Medical Fads also
contains related listings and essays that range from alternative
medicine to food preparation and nutrition to herbs in wedding
celebrations. Detailed enough for reference use by academics, the
book has a natural tone that appeals to garden club members, herb
and spice experts, hobbyists, and others. Herbal Medicine and
Botanical Medical Fads also includes information on: herb growing
and marketing herbs and spices in literature medicinal herbs and
spices federal regulations on herbs and spices horticulture therapy
An everyday guide for enthusiasts and a perfect place to start for
newcomers, Herbal Medicine and Botanical Medical Fads is an
easy-to-use handbook with wide-ranging appeal. It combines the
comprehensive information you'd expect from a reference book with a
casual and colorful look at the histories and backgrounds of herbs
and spices, both commonplace and exotic. As a vital resource or an
occasional reference, this book is unique in its scope and
invaluable in its usefulness.
Americans seeking herbal medicines now face confusion and even
danger. There is great potential for these medicines to improve the
health of consumers--if current regulations can be revised!Herbal
Medicine: Chaos in the Marketplace is a prize-winning critique of
the regulation and business of herbal medicine in the United
States. It is the first book that examines the big picture
issues-it tells the story of how the present situation developed,
looks at what it means for consumers, compares approaches taken in
other industrialized countries, and recommends where we need to go
from here. Convenient reference tables provide easy access to
information.Concerns about herbal medicines are hitting the
headlines regularly, yet no other book has examined the core issues
in depth from a public health perspective. Herbal Medicine: Chaos
in the Marketplace fills that gap. It is highly relevant today, and
you'll find it will continue to be indispensable reading for years
to come as the situation plays out.This balanced, unique, and
insightful volume will add to your knowledge of herbal medicine
regulation and its impact on consumer health by: framing the
limitations of the current situation with brief examples reviewing
the regulatory history of herbal medicines in the United States
placing the situation in an international context by also examining
regulations in Canada, Germany, France, and the United Kingdom
illustrating the practical implications of U.S. regulations with
six examples that demonstrate how herbal medicines could contribute
more to consumer health--and the public health risks associated
with the current regulatory situation analyzing the public health
issues related to safety, research, clinical practice, consumer
interests, business, media, and federal government offering key,
high-impact recommendations for future policyConsumers, health care
professionals, business people in the domestic and foreign herb
industries, researchers, health plan executives, food and drug
attorneys and policymakers, as well as educators and students, will
all find this book essential to their understanding of the workings
of the herbal medicine industry. Visit the author's website at
http://www.herbalchaos.com
Answer patients'questions about botanical supplements quickly and
easily This informative book is a compendium of detailed scientific
research on 34 of the most popular dietary supplements used in
North America and Europe. Its coverage of pharmacological studies
on the main medicinal plants used in clinical practice and sold in
pharmacies in the Western world is more extensive than any other
publication of monographic reviews available. The way Botanical
Medicines: The Desk Reference for Major Herbal Supplements, Second
Edition. is organized (standardized topic formats are used in each
monograph) makes it easy for you to locate relevant information
quickly and to compare corresponding sections between different
entries. This book is an invaluable tool for pharmacists,
physicians, and other health care professionals who need detailed,
scientifically accurate information on appropriate use, safety,
dosages, and similar issues related to botanical dietary
supplements. Each entry in Botanical Medicines: The Desk Reference
for Major Herbal Supplements, Second Edition. covers botanical data
(classification and nomenclature, common names, geographic
occurrence, and botanical characteristics), plus: history and
traditional uses chemistry therapeutic applications pre-clinical
studies clinical studies recommended dosages safety profiles
(including toxicology) side effects and contraindications drug
interactions and special precautions safety recommendations during
pregnancy and lactation This extensively referenced volume includes
appendixes with information on the major provisions of DSHEA (the
Dietary Supplement Health and Education Act of 1994) and on the
criteria and procedures for assessing the quality of botanical
products.
This could be the most important book you will read this year.
Around the office at Chelsea Green it is referred to as the
"pharmaceutical Silent Spring." Well-known author, teacher,
lecturer, and herbalist Stephen Harrod Buhner has produced a book
that is certain to generate controversy. It consists of three
parts: 1. A critique of technological medicine, and especially the
dangers to the environment posed by pharmaceuticals and other
synthetic substances that people use in connection with health care
and personal body care.2. A new look at Gaia Theory, including an
explanation that plants are the original chemistries of Gaia and
those phytochemistries are the fundamental communications network
for the Earth's ecosystems.3. Extensive documentation of how plants
communicate their healing qualities to humans and other animals.
Western culture has obliterated most people's capacity to perceive
these messages, but this book also contains valuable information on
how we can restore our faculties of perception.The book will affect
readers on rational and emotional planes. It is grounded in both a
New Age spiritual sensibility and hard science. While some of the
author's claims may strike traditional thinkers as outlandish,
Buhner presents his arguments with such authority and documentation
that the scientific underpinnings, however unconventional, are
completely credible.The overall impact is a powerful, eye-opening
expos' of the threat that our allopathic Western medical system, in
combination with our unquestioning faith in science and technology,
poses to the primary life-support systems of the planet. At a time
when we are preoccupied with the terrorist attacks and the
possibility ofbiological warfare, perhaps it is time to listen to
the planet. This book is essential reading for anyone concerned
about the state of the environment, the state of health care, and
our cultural sanity.
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