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America's healthcare system in the twenty-first century faces a
variety of pressures and challenges, not the least of which is that
posed by the increasingly multicultural nature of American society
itself. Large numbers among the Hmong, immigrants from the
landlocked Asian nation of Laos, continue to prefer their own
ancient medical traditions. That these Hmong Americans should
continue to adhere to a tradition of folk medicine, rather than
embrace the modern healthcare system of America, poses questions
that must be answered. This book takes up the task of examining
Hmong American concepts of health, illness and healing, and looks
at the Hmong American experience with conventional medicine. In so
doing, it identifies factors that either obstruct or enable
healthcare delivery to the Hmong, specifically a target sample of
Hmong Americans resident in Colorado. Drawing upon scientific
methods of data collection, the research reveals attitudes
currently held by a group of American citizens toward health and
medicine which run the gamut from the very modern to those which
have prevailed in the highlands of Southeast Asia for centuries.
This is a creative, entry-level book on Chinese medicine theory,
philosophy, and concepts told in an accessible, story-telling
format in the context of a child visiting their grandparents over
the summer and having lessons over afternoon tea. It presents the
theory of Yin/Yang, the five elements, the Chinese Biorhythm Clock
and the placement of the channels with a logical explanation in a
narrative style. With a dialectic approach, it not only aids
Chinese medicine students in understanding the Classical texts, but
also nudges students away from memorising information and towards a
deeper understanding of the channels and relevant theories.
Consumer demand for integrative medicine has increased over recent
decades, and cutting-edge research in neuroscience has identified
opportunities for new treatment options. This text outlines the
evidence behind mind-body medicine and provides rich case-based
examples.. It is written by a clinician, for clinicians, to help
practitioners stay current in this emerging field. Including
foundational chapters on the relevance of mind-body medicine, the
effects of stress, communication skills, and methods for
incorporating mind-body medicine into consultation, this book then
introduces various mind-body therapies and considers their use in
selected clinical conditions. The therapies are grouped into
chapters on breath work and relaxation; hypnosis and guided
imagery; meditation, mindfulness, spirituality, and
compassion-based therapies; creative arts therapies; and movement
therapies. Each chapter includes case studies, background and
history, best use, training requirements, risks and benefits. The
part focusing on specific conditions updates research and provides
pediatric and adult examples in the areas of: anxiety and
depression; acute and chronic pain; gastrointestinal and urologic
conditions; auto-immune, inflammatory; and surgery, oncology, and
other conditions. Providing resources and practical tools to help
clinicians incorporate evidence-based mind-body medicine therapies
into patient care, this book is an invaluable reference for medical
and nursing students, as well as for residents, fellows, nurse
practitioners and physician assistants across a wide variety of
specialties.
This beautifully illustrated, elegantly written textbook pairs the
best research on the biochemical properties and physiological
effects of medicinal plants with a fascinating history of their use
throughout human civilization, revealing the influence of nature's
pharmacopeia on art, war, conquest, and law. By chronicling the
ways in which humans have cultivated plant species, extracted their
active chemical ingredients, and investigated their effects on the
body over time, Nature's Pharmacopeia also builds an unparalleled
portrait of these special herbs as they transitioned from wild
flora and botanical curiosities to commodities and potent drugs.
The book opens with an overview of the use of medicinal plants in
the traditional practices and indigenous belief systems of people
in the Americas, Africa, Asia, and ancient Europe. It then connects
medicinal plants to the growth of scientific medicine in the West.
Subsequent chapters cover the regulation of drugs; the use of
powerful plant chemicals-such as cocaine, nicotine, and caffeine-in
various medical settings; and the application of biomedicine's
intellectual frameworks to the manufacture of novel drugs from
ancient treatments. Geared toward nonspecialists, this text fosters
a deep appreciation of the complex chemistry and cultural resonance
of herbal medicine, while suggesting how we may further tap the
vast repositories of the world's herbal knowledge to create new
pharmaceuticals.
This text aims to provide the reader with information on the use of
flower essence remedies in the treatment of animals of all kinds.
Every year millions of family pets as well as farm animals, often
physically fit and healthy, are destroyed because of unruly
behaviour, incontinence, excessive noisiness, aggression,
possessiveness, destructiveness and other problems. This is
avoidable. A correction to the problem can be brought about by the
use of flower remedies.;This book describes emotions in animals and
their influence on behaviour. Each of the 38 Bach flower remedies
are described with their application in the treatment of a range of
domestic animals including horses. Diagnostic symptoms, animal by
animal, together with appropriate treatment regimes are illustrated
with case histories.
This book is arranged in alphabetical order which makes it easy to
locate the diseases. Single remedy as well as combinations of
rememdies for a particular disorder are listed along with the
potency to be used. The book covers 120 disorders.
Petty's Principles of Musculoskeletal Treatment and Management
provides an up-to-date, evidence-based and person-centred guide to
musculoskeletal practice. Edited by leading experts Kieran Barnard
and Dionne Ryder, with contributions by highly regarded
physiotherapists from across the UK, it provides a comprehensive
overview of the principles underpinning physiotherapy for
musculoskeletal conditions. It covers basic principles for treating
muscles, nerves and joints, as well as anatomy and physiology,
clinical reasoning and rehabilitation skills. This book is a
companion to Petty's Musculoskeletal Examination and Assessment,
and together both volumes cover everything students need to know to
examine, assess and treat patients. Packed with reflective
exercises, illustrations and case studies to bring learning to life
Written with students in mind - easy to follow and understand
Drawings and photographs to visually enhance descriptions in the
text New chapters on serious pathology, vascular presentations and
advancing clinical practice Expanded content on patient management
Chapter summary podcasts New learning outcomes and reflective
exercises throughout
After decades of misinformation about cannabis largely due to the
well-funded propaganda campaign in the 1930s, public attitudes
toward the drug have finally begun to evolve. In 1996, California
became the first state to legalize medical marijuana and since
then, 28 other states, 2 U.S. territories, and the District of
Columbia have followed suit. Now countless patients are reaping the
benefits of this amazing resource which has been used to
effectively treat everything from chronic pain to debilitating
illnesses. In The Medical Marijuana Guide: Cannabis and Your
Health, Dr. Patricia Frye takes a direct, no-nonsense approach to
educating readers about cannabis and its medicinal qualities. After
having retired from medicine, Dr. Frye was offered an opportunity
to practice cannabis treatment. Intrigued, she educated herself on
this emerging alternative and is now ready to share with others
what she has learned. In this book, using humorous and touching
stories from the many situations she has encountered in her
practice over the years, Dr. Frye provides valuable information
about the undeniable medicinal qualities of cannabis. This book
helps to de-stigmatize this misunderstood drug and educate readers
on the history of cannabis and how it is used by the medical
community today. This is an accessible, enjoyable resource that
will not only entertain readers, but may change their lives for the
better.
Offering a systematic comparative approach to Western and Eastern
medicine, this unique textbook enables students and practitioners
of Chinese medicine to develop a core understanding of conventional
medical language and treatments. Acupuncture practitioners
increasingly find themselves working alongside Western healthcare
professionals. Now in its second edition, this book is a guide to
conventional medical diagnoses, symptoms and treatments, and using
examples drawn from the author's experience and knowledge of TCM it
encourages reflection on how these diagnoses may be interpreted
from a more holistic medical perspective. It includes introductory
sections on physiology, pathology and pharmacology, chapters
devoted to the physiological systems of the body and the
conventional approach to the treatment of diseases that can affect
them, and information on dealing with patients in practice.
Accompanying online material, including self-testing questions and
answers and checklists for revision, is available for those wishing
to use the text for systematic study.
#1 Best Seller in Homeopathy Essential Oils. Your Pathway to
Holistic HealthHolistic medicine and wellness: Homeopathic medicine
and alternative medicines are gaining in popularity daily. A
Beginner's Guide to Essential Oils by Hayley Hobson can become your
first step to a healthier life your first step to holistic health.
Learn about essential oils from an expert: Hayley Hobson is an
internationally known author and inspirational speaker who presents
uplifting and educational programs in well over 50 countries. After
leaving her career as a lawyer, Hayley began teaching Pilates and
yoga before building her essential oils business. In addition to
developing online courses and trainings, Hayley is a sought-after
speaker at many global business events. Along with her outreach to
entrepreneurs, Hayley still works in her business daily and is
consistently trending on social media. With over 65,000 Facebook
followers she remains an influence among wellness advocates and an
expanding network of peers. Visit Hayley at
http://www.hayleyhobson.com. The holistic health pathway to
wellness: Hayley promotes a holistic path to wellness by
incorporating the use of essential oils with a regimen of exercise,
healthy eating, and mental and emotional wellness practices. As a
coach, she passionately empowers others to live their dreams and
create lifestyle transformations by supporting them in becoming the
best possible WHOLE versions of themselves. A Beginner's Guide to
Essential Oils includes real life stories and natural lifestyle
principles. You'll learn about: Hayley's signature recipes created
for specific purposes Helpful remedies Daily changes Safe handling
and usage Using oils to create balance as part of a holistic
lifestyle Why we get out of balance in the first place A 31-Day
plan with daily inspiration
This book takes a holistic approach to the prevention and control
of infectious diseases from enteric pathogens, covering different
concepts and approaches to address these challenging diseases, with
special emphasis on HIV and AIDS. It examines several different
approaches, such as ayurvedic, bioinformatic, and fungal- and
metal-based treatment of diseases in the first section. The
remaining chapters fully focus on various approaches specifically
to HIV and AIDS, one of the most challenging infectious disease
known to mankind. The book also discusses recent trends in HIV and
AIDS research, ongoing treatments, case studies, and major
achievements.
Fully updated to reflect modern research and the latest evidence, A
Practical Approach to Musculoskeletal Medicine is the only textbook
based on the approach developed by Dr James Cyriax that has been
recently updated to reflect modern research and the latest
evidence. It covers the assessment, clinical diagnosis and
conservative management of common soft tissue lesions. The book
covers the theory underpinning the principles and practice of
musculoskeletal medicine, then goes on to discuss anatomy,
assessment, common conditions and their management for each region,
and provides resources to support the recording of assessment and
to enhance safety. This book is ideal for postgraduates undertaking
courses at the Society of Musculoskeletal Medicine and is highly
relevant for undergraduates, allied health professionals, advanced
nurse practitioners and medical practitioners in fact all
orthopaedic and musculoskeletal clinicians working in different
settings as part of a multi-professional team. Covers theory of
musculoskeletal medicine based on the model developed by Dr James
Cyriax, supported by the latest evidence Covers pain theory,
principles of assessment and management, histology and biomechanics
of the soft tissues, and the healing process Provides resources to
support the recording of assessments and to enhance safety,
especially whilst learning the musculoskeletal medicine approach
Presents review questions and case scenarios at the end of each
chapter to revise key principles of the approach Offers online
resources comprising video clips, self-assessment questions and an
image bank Numerous illustrations and photographs support learning
Suitable for Society of Musculoskeletal Medicine (SOMM)
postgraduate courses Section on shared decision making and
management packages of common musculoskeletal conditions Pain
mechanisms, including psychosocial assessment and the influence of
psychosocial factors on pain and associated disabilities in
musculoskeletal practice Updates on tendinopathy, soft tissue
injury management, injection therapy and differential diagnosis
More on pharmacology, medications and indications for imaging and
further investigations More emphasis on screening, biopsychosocial
models, health comorbidities, poly-pharmacies, lifestyle risk
factors, medical complexities and masqueraders of other body
systems Muscle tables detailing movements, prime movers and
assistors
Trust this approachable, all-in-one text to help you master the
essential principles of massage therapy! Covering massage
fundamentals, techniques, and anatomy and physiology, Massage
Therapy: Principles and Practice, 7th Edition prepares you for
success in class, on exams, and in practice settings. This
user-friendly text includes more than 700 images, expanded
information on the latest protocols, critical thinking questions at
the end of each chapter, and updated pathologies which reflect what
you will encounter in the field. Simple, straightforward coverage
is written in a clear, approachable manner to strengthen student
comprehension. UNIQUE! Combined anatomy and physiology and
fundamentals material make this a streamlined solution - one book
to buy, one book to carry, one complete resource to reference.
Certification Practice Exam mimics the major certification exams
and provides excellent practice for board review. Critical thinking
questions at the end of the chapters help students develop clinical
reasoning skills. Robust art program enhances understanding and
comprehension of each topic presented through a mixture of
high-quality illustrations and clinical photographs. NEW! Updated
Hydrotherapy and Spa chapter features the latest procedures. NEW!
Expanded sports massage section in the Clinical Massage chapter
offers additional information on this growing practice area. NEW!
Revised artwork in the Kinesiology chapter clearly illustrates key
concepts.
Boost your body's internal ability to defend, perform, and restore
with this guide to the 21 most common adaptogens and their healing
properties from the team behind Four Sigmatic. Are you suffering
from chronic fatigue, anxiety, digestive, or autoimmune issues? Or
are you seeking a simple way to bring whole-body health into your
life with a food that is easy to integrate into your everyday
routine with no muss, no fuss? Welcome to the world of adaptogens:
nutrient-dense, calorie-sparse superfoods that have been clinically
proven to help your body: - defend your immunity and gut health, -
perform through your cardiovascular and respiratory systems, - and
restore balance through your neuroendocrine system. By definition,
adaptogens are nontoxic, nonspecific (meaning they build adaptive
energy rather than exerting a specific effect), and normalizing
(meaning there's a balancing bidirectional effect on physiological
function). Tero Isokauppila, founder of Four Sigmatic, and
registered herbalist Danielle Ryan Broida guide you through the
scientific mechanisms and health benefits of the 21 most powerful
species of adaptogens, from ashwagandha to chaga to turmeric.
Complete with client case studies and a shopping guide, Healing
Adaptogens will educate, inform, inspire, and delight, giving you
the tools you need to elevate your daily routine with adaptogens.
Providing in-depth information on natural remedies that midwives,
doulas, GPs and other health professionals can use to advise and
inform their clients, this reference guide focuses on safety in
their application. The book brings together herbal medicine,
homeopathy, essential oils, flower remedies and traditional
remedies from other cultures, and applies them directly to
pregnancy, childbirth and the postnatal period. Containing an
alphabetical listing of 220 remedies covering common uses,
contraindications and precautions, adverse effects and
interactions, Using Natural Remedies Safely in Pregnancy and
Childbirth is a vital resource for healthcare professionals working
in conventional maternity care who wish to learn about the safe
application of natural remedies.
How can Qi offer you the means, tools and will to live a life of
balance? Explaining what Qi is, where it comes from, how we use it,
and how we can cultivate it in order to achieve wholeness and
balance, this much-needed book combines knowledge and practice to
explore all aspects of Qi, including its modern, everyday
implications. The book not only covers the history of Qi, but also
demystifies the vital philosophies and practices surrounding it.
Filled with valuable information on how to recognise and cultivate
Qi in order to increase your energetic capacity and return to a
more efficient physical, emotional, and psychological state, it
also illustrates Qi's central importance in meditation, Taiji,
Qigong, and other Internal Arts practices that focus upon its
vitality. The author also offers instruction on a number of methods
for opening the energy gates of the body to cultivate Qi.
So-called alternative medicine (SCAM*) is largely useless; very few
SCAMs demonstrably generate more good than harm. Yet, SCAM is
popular and has grown into a huge business. Spending on SCAM in
Australia (2016) was estimated to be AUS$3.9bn, in the UK (2008)
GBP4.5bn, and in the US (2012) US $30.2bn. Why is something that is
expensive and useless nevertheless popular? One answer is that
consumers are constantly being misled about SCAM. Consequently,
many of us have come to believe things that are quite simply not
true. Currently, over 50,000,000 websites promote SCAM, and
consumers are being bombarded with information not just via the
internet, but also via newspapers, magazines, books and many other
sources. This situation has the potential of separating us from our
cash or even of damaging our health. There is little that protects
us from greedy SCAM-entrepreneurs and over-enthusiastic
SCAM-therapists. Therefore, we ought to protect ourselves. This
book offers this protection for anyone who is willing to reconsider
their own beliefs. It discloses the errors and lies that misled you
into believing things about SCAM that are untrue. It analyses the
many falsehoods used in the promotion of SCAM, explains the
erroneous thinking behind them, and presents the scientific
evidence in easily understandable terms. In a way, Ernst's new book
amounts to a course in critical thinking, a skill that should prove
to be helpful far beyond the realm of healthcare. *Ernst's previous
book was entitled SCAM: So-Called Alternative Medicine.
The need to address the many health care needs of an ageing
population increases daily. This text should give nurses an insight
into using complementary therapies safely with older people.
It is divided into four parts. Part 1 considers the implications
for safe practice. Part 2 gives an overview of the four main
therapies: massage, aromatherapy, reflexology and flower remedies.
Part 3 is the heart of the book and looks at practical applications
of the therapies. There is a sound theoretical component to inform
safe practice and realistic examples of the integration of such
therapies into orthodox care.
In a changing world where nurses are reaching out and
incorporating different approaches to enhance their practice, this
comprehensive resourse should be a useful tool in the care of the
older person.
In Part II of this special issue of Nursing Clinics of North
America, Dr. Krau is serving as Guest Editor again to provide
information on complementary and alternative medicine with specific
focus on herbal supplements and vitamins. Distinguished authors
have contributed clinical reviews devoted to the following topics:
Precautions when using Herbal Medications and Supplements; Vitamin
B6 and its role in Women's Health; Fat Soluble Vitamins; Vitamin D:
Vitamin or Hormone; Enhancing Cognitive Function with Herbal
Supplements; Herbal Medications Used in Women's Health; Herbal
Medication to Enhance or Modulate Viral Infections; Herbal
Medications used to treat fevers; Traditional and Current Use of
Ginseng; Herbal Medications Used to ameliorate cardiac conditions;
Cannabis, Marijuana, and CBD oil; and Highs, Lows, & Health
Hazards of Herbology-A Review of Herbal Medications with
Psychotropic Effects. Knowledge of this information is not easy to
find in the nursing literature, and Dr. Krau believes readers will
come away with valuable information on managing patients who use
complementary and alternative herbal supplements and vitamins.
This is the first title to look at Reiki from the client's
perspective. Whether you are searching for relaxation, healing, or
spiritual growth, a Reiki treatment can be a revelation. Find out
how to make the most of your Reiki treatment experience. Learn how
to prepare for your treatment, what to expect during it, and how to
continue furthering your personal growth after the treatment is
finished. Divided into three parts: Pre-Treatment, The Treatment,
and Post-Treatment, each part contains approximately 25 chapters
that span two pages each. This consistent format ensures that by
flicking through the book there is easy access to the chapter of
your choice. Chapters also include an information box with either a
case study, Reiki research, experiment, or hint for the client.
"Your Reiki Treatment" is an excellent guide to everything about
Reiki treatments for both clients and professional practitioners.
Included are explanatory case studies, tips and research in an
"easy to find" format.
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