Focusing on emerging therapies and those best supported by clinical
trials and scientific evidence, Fundamentals of Complementary and
Alternative Medicine describes some of the most prevalent and the
fastest-growing CAM therapies in use today. Prominent author Dr.
Marc Micozzi provides a complete overview of CAM, creating a solid
foundation and context for therapies in current practice. Coverage
of systems and therapies includes mind, body, and spirit;
traditional Western healing; and traditional ethnomedical systems
from around the world. Discussions include homeopathy, massage and
manual therapies, chiropractic, a revised chapter on osteopathy,
herbal medicine, aromatherapy, naturopathic medicine, and nutrition
and hydration. With its wide range of topics, this is the ideal CAM
reference for both students and practitioners! . A broad
perspective traces CAM therapies from their beginnings to present
day practices. . 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
himself. . 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. .
Suggested readings and references in each chapter list the best
resources for further research and study. . Coverage of CAM
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. . Global coverage includes discussions of traditional healing
arts from Europe, Asia, Africa, and the Americas. . NEW! Updated
chapters feature new content and topics, including: challenges in
integrative medicine, legal issues, CAM in the community,
psychometric evaluation, placebo effect, stress management, and
much more! . NEW! Updated guides on common herbal remedies in
clinical practice, East and Southeast Asia, and native North and
South America deliver the latest information. . NEW! Revised
chapters with new contributors offer fresh perspectives on these
important and relevant topics. . EXPANDED! Basic science content
and new theory and research studies cover a wide range of sciences
such as biophysics, biology and ecology, ethnomedicine,
psychometrics, neurosciences, and systems theory. . NEW! New and
expanded global ethnomedical systems include new content on
Shamanism and Neo-Shamanism, Central and North Asia, Southeast
Asia, Nepal and Tibet, Hawaii and South Pacific, Alaska and Pacific
Northwest, and contemporary global healthcare.
General
Imprint: |
WB Saunders
|
Country of origin: |
United Kingdom |
Release date: |
2015 |
Authors: |
Marc S. Micozzi
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Dimensions: |
283 x 220 x 30mm (L x W x T) |
Format: |
Hardcover
|
Pages: |
702 |
Edition: |
5th edition |
ISBN-13: |
978-1-4557-7407-4 |
Categories: |
Books >
Medicine >
Complementary medicine >
General
|
LSN: |
1-4557-7407-3 |
Barcode: |
9781455774074 |
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