Fundamentals of complementary and integrative medicine
Format:
Book
Publication Date:
Nov 30, 2005
Publisher:
Saunders Elsevier
Place of Publication:
St. Louis, Mo.
Pages:
636
Sources ID:
99406
Notes:
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Edition: 3rd ed.
Contents: Characteristics of complementary and integrative medicine -- Translation from conventional medicine -- Issues in integrative medicine -- Social and cultural factors -- Vitalism -- Integrated medical model -- Global dimensions -- Homeopathy -- Manual therapies -- Chiropractic -- Herbal medicine -- Aromatherapy -- Naturopathic medicine -- Nutrition -- Neurohumoral physiology & psychoneuroimmunology (PNI) -- Mind-body modalities -- Energetic healing -- Biophysical devices & modalities -- Arts therapy -- Humor -- Chinese medicine -- Qigong -- Shiatsu -- Tibetan medicine -- Traditional ayurveda -- Yoga -- Maharishi ayurveda -- Sufism & rapid healing -- Native American healing -- Latin American curanderismo -- Southern African healing & professionalization.
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Note(s): Includes bibliographical references and index.
General Info: National bibliography no: GBA8C7642 Other format available: Online version:; Fundamentals of complementary and integrative medicine.; 3rd ed.; St. Louis, Mo. : Saunders Elsevier, �2006; Online version:; Fundamentals of complementary and integrative medicine.; 3rd ed.; St. Louis, Mo. : Saunders Elsevier, �2006
Class Descriptors: LC: R733; Dewey: 615.5; NLM: 2006 A-775; WB 890
Responsibility: [edited by] Marc S. Micozzi ; with foreword by C. Everett Koop.
Vendor Info: Brodart Ingram Baker & Taylor (BROD INGR BKTY) $62.95 59.95 Status: active
Material Type: Internet resource (url)
Date of Entry: 20091015
Update: 20190208
Provider: OCLC
Collection:
Himalayan and Tibetan Medicine
Visibility:
Public (group default)
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This resource lays the groundwork for a solid understanding of complementary and integrative therapy. It provides insight into the historical context of alternative healing systems, as well as the most up-to-date scientific research and clinical applications for integrative medicine. Focusing on therapies best supported by clinical trials and evidence, it describes key concepts of the most prevalent complementary and alternative therapies in use today. This edition features many new chapters and a new appendix, with thorough updates and references throughout.