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This is the first comprehensive guide to the design of behavioral
randomized clinical trials (RCT) for chronic diseases. It includes
the scientific foundations for behavioral trial methods, problems
that have been encountered in past behavioral trials, advances in
design that have evolved, and promising trends and opportunities
for the future. The value of this book lies in its potential to
foster an ability to "speak the language of medicine" through the
conduct of high-quality behavioral clinical trials that match the
rigor commonly seen in double-blind drug trials. It is relevant for
testing any treatment aimed at improving a behavioral, social,
psychosocial, environmental, or policy-level risk factor for a
chronic disease including, for example, obesity, sedentary
behavior, adherence to treatment, psychosocial stress, food
deserts, and fragmented care. Outcomes of interest are those that
are of clinical significance in the treatment of chronic diseases,
including standard risk factors such as cholesterol, blood
pressure, and glucose, and clinical outcomes such as
hospitalizations, functional limitations, excess morbidity, quality
of life, and mortality. This link between behavior and chronic
disease requires innovative clinical trial methods not only from
the behavioral sciences but also from medicine, epidemiology, and
biostatistics. This integration does not exist in any current book,
or in any training program, in either the behavioral sciences or
medicine.
Originally published in 1936, this book covers a subject that is
just as relevant to people today. This is an invaluable guide for
anyone wishing to complement orthodox medicine with natural
remedies. The author's tone is passionate about the cause of
naturopathy. Contents Include: NATURE CURE IN THEORY AND OUTLINE:
What is "Nature Cure?" - The Fundamental Principles of Nature Cure
- Nature Cure Versus Medical Science - What Medical Treatment Does
- The Difference Between Medical and Natural Treatment - How Nature
Cures - The Methods of Nature Cure: Fasting - The Methods of Nature
Cure: Diet - Other Forms of Natural Treatment - The Natural Road to
Health - DISEASES AND THEIR NATURAL TREATMENT: Ailments of Children
- Diseases of the Skin (and Scalp) - Diseases of the Joints and
Rheumatic Affections - Diseases of the Blood and Blood-Vessels
(Also Circulatory Disorders) - Diseases of the Nerves and Nervous
System - Diseases of the Glands and Glandular System - Diseases of
the Eyes - Diseases of the Ears, Nose, Mouth and Throat - Diseases
of the Stomach and Intestines - Diseases of the Heart, Lungs,
Bronchial Tubes and larynx - Diseases of the Liver, Gall-Bladder -
Kidneys - Bladder and Pancreas - Diseases of the Male and Female
Sex Organs - Fevers, Also Influenza - Miscellaneous - APPENDICES:
General Treatments, Diets, Etc - First-Aid Section
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A new volume in the Weil Integrative Medicine Library, a
groundbreaking series under the general editorship of Dr. Andrew
Weil, Integrative Cardiology offers a new and much-needed
perspective in cardiac care and prevention, blending conventional
medicine with alternative approaches not typically part of the
Western medical curriculum. This unique perspective highlights
specific gaps in conventional heart care, and examines how
alternative approaches may be ideally suited to address these
missed opportunities. The book introduces topics not typically
addressed in conventional cardiology texts including: nutritional
therapies, exercise, botanicals, mind/body approaches,
spirituality, aspirin, metabolic cardiology, acupuncture, and
energy medicine. The focus of this work is on prevention and it
recommends an approach that emphasizes the collaboration of the
patient and health care provider--both seeking to obtain the best
possible outcome taking into account the intangible, but vital,
nuances of the patient's culture, beliefs, and preferences.The
contributors, all of whom have a background in academic medicine,
share the approaches that they have found most effective in their
own practices, basing their work on the best scientific evidence
available.
This issue of the Urologic Clinics focuses on Complementary and
Alternative Medicine in Urology.? Topics covered include chronic
pelvic pain, male and female sexual dysfunction, kidney stones, and
prostate cancer, as well as the use of dietary supplements to
assist in the treatment of these conditions.
After forty-three years in the sacred space of caring for
patients, Dr. Donovan shares his observations and thoughts about
illness and healing. He believes illness serves us by acting as
life's transformative process. As such, the journey through our
illness may be precisely the very experiential journey we need to
realize our healing and ourselves more fully. After all, we don't
"get" cancer. Cancer, like any illness, is a process. We "are" the
cancer we manifest. Our cancer arises out of our own tissues and
cellular make up. To rid our self of our cancer is to rid our self
of a part of our self. Instead of thinking about illness as
something we "get," something separate from ourselves needing to be
removed or defeated, Dr. Donovan thinks we might well do better
viewing our illness as a transformational journey that must be
undertaken and completed for our healing to emerge. We can't get
rid of our selves but we can transform ourselves and our illness
provides us with that opportunity. It allows us our healing.
The Essentials of Chinese Medicine is a text book intended for
international students who wish to gain a basic understanding of
Chinese Medicine (CM) at the university level. The idea of writing
such a text was originated from the Sino-American C- sortium for
the Advancement of Chinese Medicine (SACACM), which was founded in
February 2000. In 1995, the British Hong Kong Administration set up
a Prepa- tory Committee for the Development of Chinese Medicine to
look into ways of bringing Chinese medical practice and herbal
trade under proper control and r- ulation. After the reuni?cation
of Hong Kong with mainland China in 1997, the Government of the
Hong Kong Special Administrative Region continued the efforts to
uplift the practice of CM to a fully professional level through
legislation. To help bring up a new generation of professional CM
practitioners, the Hong Kong Baptist University (HKBU) obtained
approval from the Government's univ- sity funding authority to
develop a School of Chinese Medicine to prepare students who will
meet the future professional requirements through public
examinations. In order to establish itself quickly as a rigorous
provider of university level CM education, HKBU sought alliance
with eight major CM universities in the Chinese Mainland, and one
US university which was interested in developing CM education
within its medical college. As a result, the Consortium known as
SACACM was formed, with ten founding institutions from Beijing,
Shanghai, Nanjing, Shandong, Guangzhou, Chengdu, Heilongjiang, Hong
Kong, and the United States.
More than just a how-to book, Healing Herbs for Women is a handbook
of empowerment and knowledge that every woman should own. Herbs
have a long history of being used for medicinal purposes around the
world. But they are more than just health aides using herbs
nourishes a relationship with the earth as well as with one's own
body. In addition to outlining practical guidelines for planting
and harvesting, this book addresses healing completely in emotional
and psychological form, with a specific emphasis on each woman's
spiritual journey. Understanding and using herbs is both an art and
a science. By selecting herbs that address the needs of the whole
person, not just specific symptoms, you can restore the balance and
harmony of your physical and mental health. Healing Herbs for Women
provides instructions for practical day-to-day remedies, including
salves, tinctures, and teas, and advice for learning how to start
an organic garden, gather your herbs and flowers, and prepare them.
If you do not want or are unable to grow your own plants, there is
a resource list for sources of high-quality organic and
wild-harvested herbs. Whether you are new to herbs or a seasoned
gatherer, use this book to increase your connection with nature and
your soul.
TheEssentials of Chinese Medicineisa
textbookintendedforinternationalstudents who wish to gain a basic
understandingof Chinese Medicine (CM) at the university level. The
idea of writing such a text was originated from the Sino-American
C- sortiumfor the Advancementof Chinese Medicine (SACACM), whichwas
founded in February 2000. In 1995, the British Hong Kong
Administration set up a Prepa- tory Committee for the Development
of Chinese Medicine to look into ways of bringing Chinese medical
practice and herbal trade under proper control and r- ulation.
After the reuni?cation of Hong Kong with mainland China in 1997,
the Governmentof the Hong Kong Special Administrative Region
continued the efforts to uplift the practice of CM to a fully
professional level through legislation. To help bring up a new
generation of professional CM practitioners, the Hong Kong Baptist
University (HKBU) obtained approvalfrom the Government'suniv- sity
funding authority to develop a School of Chinese Medicine to
prepare students who will meet the future professional requirements
through public examinations.
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