Download or read book Complementary and Alternative Medicine written by Ruth Barcan and published by Routledge. This book was released on 2020-05-26 with total page 222 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Alternative therapies, once the province of the hippie counterculture, are now a mainstream phenomenon. But they are more than a medical and economic sensation. At once spiritual and bodily, medical and recreational, they are an enormously popular cultural practice bound up with the pleasure-seeking drive of consumer culture as well as with spiritual and neo-liberal values.Complementary and Alternative Medicine critically examines this phenomenon - which some denounce as the triumph of superstition over reason - by asking practitioners themselves what makes these therapies so appealing.Drawing on a wealth of interviews with Complementary and Alternative Medicine (CAM) practitioners as well as on the author's longstanding participation in CAM culture, the book provides a much needed look from both the inside and the outside of the CAM phenomenon. This book is essential reading for students and scholars of cultural studies, anthropology, sensory studies and sociology.
Download or read book The Gale Encyclopedia of Alternative Medicine written by Jacqueline L. Longe and published by Gale Cengage. This book was released on 2005 with total page 632 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Presents a four-volume alphabetically-arranged medical reference set that examines a variety of supplemental therapies and herbal remedies along with treatments for certain conditions and diseases.
Download or read book The Gale Encyclopedia of Alternative Medicine L R written by Kristine M. Krapp and published by Gale Cengage. This book was released on 2001 with total page 540 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Authoritative, objective and in tune with the subjects that matter to students and researchers, the Gale Group presents The Gale Encyclopedia of Alternative Medicine -- unbiased information on alternative and complementary medical practices. Covering all aspects of the subject -- therapies, conditions/ diseases, herbs/plants and people -- the Encyclopedia identifies 40 types of alternative medicine being practiced today, including: Accupressure/accupuncture -- Ayurveda -- Biofeedback -- Chelation therapy -- Chinese medicine -- Chiropractic -- Detoxification -- Feldenkrais -- Kinesiology -- Naturopathy -- Osteopathy -- Polarity therapy -- Yoga -- And many others For the practitioner or interested patient, there are current training requirements, listings of organizations, as well as descriptions of treatments. Information on recommended therapies for specific disorders and diseases, medicinal uses for plants and herbs are balanced by conclusions of studies on efficacy and analysis of current levels of acceptance by traditional scientists and doctors. Biographies of pioneers in the field -- including Deepak Chopra, Edward Bach and David Palmer -- appear as sidebars through the text. Included are 50 sidebars. Each volume contains a color photo insert containing images of herbs. Includes more than 275 disease/ condition entries, 300 herb/remedy entries and 150 therapies.
Download or read book Complementary and Alternative Medicine for Health Professionals written by Linda Baily Synovitz and published by Jones & Bartlett Publishers. This book was released on 2013 with total page 337 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Highly researched and referenced, Complementary and Alternative Medicine for Health Professionals: A Holistic Approach to Consumer Health educates students about the many complementary and alternative medicine (CAM) modalities that are available, in addition to the more traditional methods that exist. Early chapters provide an overview of both traditional and alternative medicine, scientific method and steps in scientific research, and look at the cost of health care in the U.S. Later chapters introduce students to integrative medicine and provide a thorough overview of CAM practices employed today. Topics that are covered include acupuncture, meditation, herbals and aromatherapy. By reading this text, students will become astute at distinguishing among those traditional and CAM health practices that are helpful, those that have been scientifically tested, and those that may offer no benefit. Case studies throughout the text give students an opportunity to apply material and ideas to real life situations.
Download or read book The Hamlyn Encyclopedia of Complementary Health written by Sheila Lavery and published by . This book was released on 1996 with total page 384 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Provides a guide to alternative treatments relating to particular ailments. Over 30 techniques are covered including acupuncture, aromatherapy, herbal remedies, homeopathy and crystal therapy. An international directory provides information on worldwide organizations.
Download or read book The Complete Family Guide to Natural Healing written by Paul Bedson and published by Penton Overseas, Inc. This book was released on 2005 with total page 388 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The Complete Family Guide to Natural Healing explains how to use natural therapies and remedies to care for your entire family's health.
Download or read book Ortho Para V written by Wallace Salzman and published by Lulu.com. This book was released on 2007-10-01 with total page 330 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Ortho Para V examines the functional and structural nature of illness and the options offered by Traditional and Alternative care healers to the patient population. It is hoped that it will uncover some of the mysteries of tactile, herbal, pharmacologic and magnetic therapy and offer an integrated means of determining which therapies to use in the acute and chronic illnesses that have thus far been resistant to the magic of the physician and healer.
Download or read book Keeping Healthy by Keeping Track written by Lillian Shah and published by Infinity Publishing. This book was released on 2006-08 with total page 241 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
Download or read book Consumer Health Integrative Medicine A Holistic View of Complementary and Alternative Medicine Practices written by Linda Baily Synovitz and published by Jones & Bartlett Learning. This book was released on 2018-10-01 with total page 356 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Today, being a health consumer encompasses more than being knowledgeable about traditional medicine and health practice but also includes the necessity to be well informed about the expading field of complementary and alternative medicine. Consumer Health and Integrative Medicine: Holistic View of Complementary and Alternative Medicine Practices, Second Edition was written to expand upon the many alternative modalities that many other consumer health texts overlook. It includes chapters on the major alternative medicine systems and healing modalities, including Ayurvedic medicine, traditional Chinese medicine, naturopathy, homeopathic medicine, chiropractic medicine, massage, reflexology, and herbals or botanicals. The authors mission is to increase reader's knowledge base, not make up their mind, as we all make better choices related to our own personal health care practices when we are informed consumers.
Download or read book The Gale Encyclopedia of Alternative Medicine S Z written by Kristine M. Krapp and published by Gale Cengage. This book was released on 2001 with total page 462 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Authoritative, objective and in tune with the subjects that matter to students and researchers, the Gale Group presents The Gale Encyclopedia of Alternative Medicine -- unbiased information on alternative and complementary medical practices. Covering all aspects of the subject -- therapies, conditions/ diseases, herbs/plants and people -- the Encyclopedia identifies 40 types of alternative medicine being practiced today, including: Accupressure/accupuncture -- Ayurveda -- Biofeedback -- Chelation therapy -- Chinese medicine -- Chiropractic -- Detoxification -- Feldenkrais -- Kinesiology -- Naturopathy -- Osteopathy -- Polarity therapy -- Yoga -- And many others For the practitioner or interested patient, there are current training requirements, listings of organizations, as well as descriptions of treatments. Information on recommended therapies for specific disorders and diseases, medicinal uses for plants and herbs are balanced by conclusions of studies on efficacy and analysis of current levels of acceptance by traditional scientists and doctors. Biographies of pioneers in the field -- including Deepak Chopra, Edward Bach and David Palmer -- appear as sidebars through the text. Included are 50 sidebars. Each volume contains a color photo insert containing images of herbs. Includes more than 275 disease/ condition entries, 300 herb/remedy entries and 150 therapies.
Download or read book Indonesian Herbal Healing written by Susan-Jane Beers and published by Tuttle Publishing. This book was released on 2024-09-24 with total page 143 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Jamu traditional herbal medicine encompasses natural drinks, ointments, lotions and massage Jamu herbal preparations and treatments are part of an integrated system of inner and outer health and beauty that has been practiced and honed for centuries by Indonesians. This book is the result of ten years of research and over 100 interviews with jamu practitioners and producers-from housewives and home apothecaries to the CEOs of multinational corporations who produce jamu products for export. It is designed for anyone who is interested in traditional herbal medicine, health and beauty. Jamu treatments have been used in Indonesia since at least the 16th century but until recently were unknown in the west. How, when and where were these treatments developed and used? What is so special about them and why are they now becoming popular in spas and health retreats worldwide? In the pages of this book, you'll learn about: The secret world of ancient Javanese palaces where Indonesian jamu was perfected Healers and jamu makers whose skills have been passed down for generations Dozens of age-old remedies, recipes and treatments that can be used safely at home Detailed information about the natural herbs and ingredients used in jamu preparations How jamu is sold traditionally, and the female pioneers of the modern jamu industry And many other fascinating topics! This book is the result of ten years of research and over 100 interviews with jamu practitioners and producers-from housewives and home apothecaries to CEOs of multinational corporations who produce jamu products for export. It is designed for anyone interested in holistic medicine, health and beauty. The Indonesian Art of Herbal Healing is lavishly illustrated with over 96 color and 10 B&W photographs and is the first definitive reference in English on this exotic and practical healthcare system. Includes some sample remedy recipes and a resource guide on where to buy ingredients
Download or read book The Aromatherapy Encyclopedia written by Carol Schiller and published by Basic Health Publications, Inc.. This book was released on 2008 with total page 244 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The power of essential oils has been recognized for thousands of years. Today, the use of aromatherapy is growing rapidly as greater numbers of people experience the benefits and life-enhancing properties of these precious substances. Aromatic essences can have a direct effect on our health, reduce our stress levels, and enable us to have a better overall outlook on life, as well as improve our relationship with our natural environment. These raw materials are also an important ingredient in perfumes, fragrances, cosmetics, and skin and body care products, and are extensively used for flavoring foods and drinks. Carol Schiller and David Schiller, recognized experts in the field of aromatherapy, have created the most comprehensive reference guide on the market to date. The Aromatherapy Encyclopedia: A Concise Guide to Over 385 Plant Oils includes information on the proper safety and handling of oils, extraction methods, practical everyday uses, documented properties, and methods of use. Chapters detail ancient historical to present-day uses from around the world for carrier oils, essential oils, CO[subscript 2] extracts, absolute oils, and infused oils. This guidebook also provides a convenient category listing of oil properties for quick access, and a useful resource of alphabetically arranged botanical names that cross-reference the common name of each oil. The user-friendly format and writing style of this book can be of great value as an indispensable learning tool for a novice as well as a vital source of information for researchers, formulators, practitioners, nurses, therapists, industry professionals, wholesalers, and retailers. Book jacket.
Download or read book Natural Alternative and Complementary Health Care Practices written by Roxana Huebscher and published by . This book was released on 2004 with total page 932 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Outlining natural, alternative and complementary therapies for common outpatient conditions, this manual includes Shuler's nurse practitioner practice model for problem-focused holistic assessment. It is organized by body system, focusing on interventions, followed by a reference section.
Download or read book The People s Medical Society Men s Health and Wellness Encyclopedia written by Charles B. Inlander and published by MacMillan Publishing Company. This book was released on 1998 with total page 536 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Designed to be the first place men can turn to when any question about their health arises, this comprehensive reference covers a wealth of men's health topics, from conditions to tests, from treatments to medicine, addressing the most relevant topics in a straightforward, candid, and thorough way. 15 line drawings.
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Download or read book Acupuncture Understood Rediscovering Traditional Five Element Healthcare written by Stuart T Lightbody and published by World Scientific. This book was released on 2014-08-01 with total page 207 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Very little has been written on acupuncture and the Oriental medical view of health for the lay person in recent years. Even less has been written on the training requirements which vary enormously. This unique book clarifies this situation. It introduces the reader to the key concepts of healthy living, wellbeing, longevity, and their own inner kingdom. It draws upon the wisdom inherent in ancient Chinese philosophy whose universal principles were laid down in the Nei Jing, the oldest extant medical book in the world, written around 221 BCE. It brings alive and makes relevant this ancient understanding of the human being and the concept of health maintenance in the 21st century and is presented in a clear, easy to read and interesting format. It involves the individual in looking at their own health and lifestyle and offers advice as to how these might be optimised for life in the modern world. This book covers the historical background of oriental medicine, gives details of the 5 Element and Yin/Yang theories and brings to light its remarkable transition from one side of the world to the other. It explains how diagnosis, the consultation process, acupuncture and moxabustion work and offers extensive advice on preventive health.
Download or read book Therapeutic Recreation written by David R. Austin and published by Sagamore Publishing. This book was released on 2004 with total page 546 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This book presents the most current and complete information available in a text on the practice of therapeutic recreation. It offers students a valuable learning resource and provides clinicians with a classic reference. The author combines knowledge from the behavioural sciences, psychiatry, education, nursing, and counselling with the knowledge from therapeutic recreation. This broad-based foundation provides a scholarly basis for clinical practice in therapeutic recreation.
