Download or read book The Encyclopedia of Complementary and Alternative Medicine written by Tova Navarra and published by Facts on File. This book was released on 2004 with total page 276 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: More than four hundred alphabetically arranged entries provide information on various types of alternative, complementary, and integrative healing methods.

Download or read book Encyclopedia of Complementary Medicine written by Anne Woodham and published by . This book was released on 1997 with total page 335 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:

Download or read book The Encyclopedia of Complementary and Alternative Medicine written by Tova Navarra and published by Infobase Publishing. This book was released on 2004 with total page 305 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: An A-Z reference containing over 400 entries on the terminology, therapies and remedies associated with complementary and alternative medicine.

Download or read book The Duke Encyclopedia of New Medicine written by The Duke Center for Integrative Medicine and published by Rodale Books. This book was released on 2006-11-14 with total page 648 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This superb new medical reference from the world-renowned Duke Center for Integrative Medicine presents a state-of-the-art approach to integrative care Increasingly the trend in health care is away from a disease-oriented, physician- and technology-centered model toward a wellness-oriented, patient-centered approach that combines alternative healing therapies with conventional medicine. Nowhere is this holistic philosophy of healing practiced at a higher level than at the Duke Center for Integrative Medicine (DCIM). This medical reference, with hundreds of full-color images, is the most authoritative and comprehensive ever published on integrative care. It contains: • individual entries for more than 200 common health concerns with a detailed description of Duke's integrative approach to treating each condition • profiles of nearly 100 complementary and alternative healing therapies—from acupuncture to ayurveda, magnet therapy to massage, vitamin and mineral supplementation to Zen meditation This book is an essential medical resource for the 21st century—one that belongs in every home.

Download or read book Encyclopedia of Complementary Health Practice P written by Carolyn Chambers Clark, EdD, ARNP,FAAN and published by Springer Publishing Company. This book was released on 1999-06-01 with total page 665 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This comprehensive resource of key terms and concepts in complementary health care addresses practices, health conditions, and research-based treatments. Over 300 entries by distinguished contributors to the field explain such alternative therapies as naturopathy, homeopathy, chiropractic, nutrition, and massage. One section is devoted to pertinent issues in complementary health practice including economics, legal ramifications, education, and historical perspectives.

Download or read book The Encyclopedia of Natural Medicine Third Edition written by Michael T. Murray and published by Simon and Schuster. This book was released on 2012-07-10 with total page 1187 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The most recognized and respected resource on natural medicine—with more than 1 million copies sold—is now revised and updated to include the latest information on diet, nutritional supplements, and other natural medicines. Dr. Michael T. Murray and Dr. Joseph Pizzorno are two of the most trusted doctors of natural medicine in the world. In this third edition of The Encyclopedia of Natural Medicine, they team up once again to deliver the most powerful and up-to-date holistic remedies for more than eighty common ailments. Fully revised for the first time since 1997, this A-Z guide includes brand-new treatments, the latest scientific studies, and wisdom from today’s cutting-edge research in the field of naturopathy. From dealing with acne to varicose veins, each topic includes a list of symptoms, a description, therapeutic considerations, and a treatment summary, along with suggested nutritional supplements and herbal medicines. Focusing on prevention, safety, and the key naturopathic principle of treating the whole person, this book shows how to avoid disease, increase longevity, and develop a healthy lifestyle.

Download or read book The Gale Encyclopedia of Alternative Medicine D K written by Kristine M. Krapp and published by Gale Cengage. This book was released on 2001 with total page 558 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Contains articles that provide information about alternative medicine, covering complementary therapies, herbs and remedies, and common diseases and conditions; and includes sidebar biographies, cross-references, and resources. Arranged alphabetically from D-to-K.

Download or read book The Encyclopedia of Alternative Medicine written by Jennifer Jacobs and published by Tuttle Publishing. This book was released on 1996 with total page 328 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This lavishly illustrated guide offers an invaluable resource for making important health care decisions. From accupressure to Zen meditation, each therapy is presented with detailed information on how it works, its aims, and its medical principles. The book is endorsed by the American Holistic Health Association. 250 full-color illustrations.

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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 650 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.

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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 696 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 written by Laurie J. Fundukian and published by Gale Cengage. This book was released on 2009 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: "A one-stop source for alternative medical information that covers complementary therapies, herbs and remedies, and common medical diseases and conditions"--Introduction, xvii, v. 1.

Download or read book The Encyclopedia of Alternative Medicine and Self help written by Malcolm Hulke and published by . This book was released on 1979 with total page 243 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The development and characteristics of alternative medical therapies are supplemented by a directory of aids and services available to prospective patients

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Download or read book The Complete Family Guide to Alternative Medicine written by C. Norman Shealy and published by Element Books, Limited. This book was released on 1996 with total page 288 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This extensive volume covers everything about alternative therapies and what they can treat. Its unique color-coded layout makes this book an essential reference tool.