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Complementary And Alternative
What are Complementary and Alternative Medicines?
Conventional medical practices in the United States revolve around the concept of diagnosis and treatment of disease through the use of manufactured drugs. Health care is focused on treating existing conditions with synthetic and chemical treatments rather than prevention or natural cures. Complementary and alternative medicine systems (CAMs) are usually health care philosophies and techniques that have existed for centuries and are based in prevention and treatment using natural remedies. As people become more concerned with what goes on in and around their bodies, complementary and alternative medicine has gained in popularity, and scientific research is beginning to show clinical evidence for its effectiveness.
Complementary medicines are treatments used together with conventional medicine to treat existing conditions. If a person has cancer, for instance, it might not be wise to discard the use of surgery or chemotherapy. In this case, though, there are complementary treatments available that can aid the conventional techniques and help to lessen the adverse side effects of conventional treatments. One of these is the use of Gerson therapy, a system that uses a combination of thirteen organic juices to detoxify the body. Using herbal dietary supplements such as ginger and ginseng to reduce the nausea and vomiting associated with chemotherapy has also been found effective.
Alternative medicines are health care systems that are used in place of conventional medicine, and they often focus on prevention through a healthy lifestyle and treatment through natural remedies. Ayurveda is an example of an alternative medicine system. Ayurveda was developed centuries ago in India, and it focuses on using nutrition, the body, the mind, and the spirit in disease prevention. When disease does occur, herbal remedies are used for treatment, but the main idea is to prevent sickness by living a healthy life.
Complementary and alternative medicines fall into five categories. Alternative medical systems, such as traditional Chinese medicine and Ayurveda, revolve around an entire lifestyle philosophy. Mind-body interventions focus on using the mind’s ability to positively affect the body’s symptoms and general function. This includes the use of meditation, prayer, and therapy through the use of art. Biologically based therapies use naturally occurring substances including herbs, diet, and vitamins to prevent and treat disease. Manipulative and body-based methods such as chiropractic treatments use manipulation and movement of the body. Energy therapies use energy fields for treatment. This category includes two types of therapies; one is biofield therapy, in which energy fields that surround the body are affected to promote healing, and the other is bioelectromagnetic therapy, which employ the use of electromagnetic fields.
Although the medical establishment does not generally accept most complementary and alternative medicines as replacements for more conventional methods, many people are finding them useful as they search for a better design for living. As you look through the world of CAMs, keep an open mind. Perhaps you’ll find a way to unleash your full potential on the road to a healthier you.
About the Author
Elle Sams is an alternative medicine wellness coach and research writer for the Medicor Labs Corporation, makers of the Clarocet product family. Learn more about Clarocet and natural remedies for common emotional wellness concerns like stress, occasional anxiety, depressed mood, focus and sleep difficulty by visiting the Official Clarocet Home Page. To try Clarocet today visit The Clarocet Store online. Visit the Clarocet About Us wiki page for more information about the company and products.
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Self-Healing with Sound and Music $11.59 Andrew Weil, M.D. & Kimba Arem Have you ever been deeply moved by a piece of music? If so, then you may already recognize the incredible impact of sound on your health and well-being. Today, sound therapy is used to effectively treat a surprising range of health challenges including chronic pain, stroke, stress, and much more. On Self-Healing with Sound & Music, bestselling author Dr. Andrew Weil … |
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Self-Healing with Guided Imagery $13.15 The verdict is in: guided imagery works. Study after medical study during the past three decades has found that the power of the mind can influence almost every major system of the body- from breathing and heart rate to digestion and immune response. On Self-Healing with Guided Imagery, Dr. Martin L. Rossman, widely considered the No. 1 expert in the therapeutic use of guided imagery, joins truste… |
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Meditation for Optimum Health: How to Use Mindfulness and Breathing to Heal $14.79 The same ability that helps ordinary men and women achieve extraordinary success is also the secret to optimizing your lifespan, letting go of stress, and even enhancing your body’s self-healing powers. In Meditation for Optimum Health, you will join bestselling authors Dr. Andrew Weil and Dr. Jon Kabat-Zinn for a practical introduction that makes it simple to enjoy the life-changing benefits of m… |
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Reiki Psychic Attunement Vol. 2 New Attunements to Expand Psychic Abilities $15.73 Studio: Channel Sources Dist Release Date: 08/12/2008 Run time: 41 minutes… |
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Qigong: Traditional Chinese Exercises for Healing Body, Mind, and Spirit [VHS] $3.99 Qigong is Chinese meditation in motion, an ancient healing art using posture, exercise, breathing, and concentration. This video shows you how to harness the power of qi–the energy of the universe–to heal body and mind. Qigong uses dynamic, gentle movements and meditative postures. The video starts with a warm-up of whole-body breathing. Then master instructor Ken Cohen teaches a selection of ex… |
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Qi Gong for Self-Healing: Awaken Your Inner Healing Power with Movement and Self-Massage $13.49 … |
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Complementary/Alternative Medicine Awareness Ribbon Round Mouse Pad $11.99 The Complementary/Alternative Medicine proudly displayed on a round mouse pad. There is no better way to achieve awareness for Complementary/Alternative Medicine than to display it on your mouse pad for everyone to see. The mouse pad measures at 9.25″ x 7.75″, it is machine washable, and the colors will not fade or run. Start gaining awareness today by presenting your Complementary/Alternative Med… |
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Earthing: The Most Important Health Discovery Ever? $9.90 The solution for chronic inflammation, regarded as the cause of most common modern diseases, has been identified! And it is not blueberries. It is something right beneath our feet-the Earth itself!Throughout most of evolution humans walked barefoot and slept on the ground, largely oblivious that the surface of the Earth contains limitless healing energy. Science has discovered this energy as free-… |
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Detox Box $9.99 The Detox Box, created by holistic physician Mark Hyman, M.D., gives you everything you need to complete a safe, effective, and medically informed detoxification program at home. Designed for total cleansing to remove toxins and allergens, boost immunity, and restore energy levels, The Detox Box includes: ? A 64-page book explaining the science of detoxification, including specific instructions f… |
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Complementary and Alternative Medicine and the Law $38.22 No Synopsis Available |
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Complementary and Alternative Therapies in Nursing $61.15 No Synopsis Available |
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Healing with Complementary and Alternative Therapies $41.39 No Synopsis Available |
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Complementary/alternative Therapies in Nursing $43.63 No Synopsis Available |
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Fundamentals of Complementary and Alternative Medicine $75.44 No Synopsis Available |
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Healing with Complementary & Alternative Therapies, 1st Edition $46.49 This complete book presents healing techniques in complementary and alternative medicine as a way to promote optimal health care. It discusses the concept and origination of healing, as well as introduces the reader to healers and the techniques they use in the health care industry. It shows how healing fits in with our contemporary health care industry, and suggests the best place, time and condition for seeking alternative and complementary care. Documented, scientific research supports the effectiveness of healing techniques. (KEYWORDS: alternative medicine, complementary medicine, holistic nursing, CAM, healing, natural medicine) |
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The State Legal Guide to Complementary and Alternative Medicine $114.49 The State Guide to CAM Specialties is an invaluable reference for all medical professionals and insurance providers involved with the complementary and alternative medicine (CAM) industry. This annual guide’s state-by-state breakdowns of specific practice guidelines clearly outline what services CAM practitioners can and can not legally deliver to their patients, and assists insurance providers in determining which services to offer (or stop offering) and which practitioners to recruit to best supply those services. Easy to understand and well-organized, The State Guide to CAM Specialties is a definitive reference to the legal compliance issues relevant to CAM practitioners and the insurers who monitor and pay for CAM services. (KEYWORDS: Insurance, Coding, CAM Specialties, alternative medicine, insurance providers) |
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Complementary and Alternative Therapies for Nursing Practice $56.33 No Synopsis Available |
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Professionalism and Ethics in Complementary and Alternative Medicine $54.41 No Synopsis Available |
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Complementary and Alternative Medicine Sourcebook By Sutton, Amy L. (EDT) $150.06 Provides basic consumer health information about alternative and complementary medical therapies, including treatments for specific diseases and conditions. Includes index, glossary of related terms, and other resources Provided by publisher. Author: Sutton, Amy L. (EDT) Series Title: Complementary Alternative Medicine Sourcebook Publication Date: 2010/05/30 Number of Pages: 669 Binding Type: Hardcover Language: English Depth: 1.50 Width: 6.25 Height: 9.00 |
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Clinical Decision Making in Complementary and Alternative Medicine $57.28 No Synopsis Available |
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A-Z of Complementary and Alternative Medicine: A Guide for Health Professionals $31.48 No Synopsis Available |
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The ACP Evidence-Based Guide to Complementary & Alternative Medicine $66.83 No Synopsis Available |
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Mosby’s Complementary and Alternative Medicine : A Research-Based Approach $75.44 No Synopsis Available |
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Complementary And Alternative Medicine By Snyder, Lois (EDT) $139 Author: Snyder, Lois (EDT) Series Title: BIOMEDICAL ETHICS REVIEWS Subtitle: Ethics, The Patient, And The Physician Publication Date: 2007/02/03 Number of Pages: 241 Binding Type: Hardcover Language: English Depth: 0.75 Width: 6.25 Height: 9.25 |
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Healing With Complementary Alternative Therapies By Keegan, Lynn $67.13 Author: Keegan, Lynn Publication Date: 2000/12/01 Number of Pages: 520 Binding Type: Paperback Language: English Depth: 1.00 Width: 6.00 Height: 8.75 |
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Integrative Pain Medicine : The Science and Practice of Complementary and Alternative Medicine in Pain Management $142.37 No Synopsis Available |
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Snake Oil Science : The Truth about Complementary and Alternative Medicine $19.1 No Synopsis Available |
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Alternative and Complementary Therapies for Cancer: Integrative Approaches and Discovery of Conventional Drugs $47.72 No Synopsis Available |
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Complementary and Alternative Cancer Methods : The Essential Guide for You and Your Doctor $18.25 No Synopsis Available |
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Complementary and Alternative Therapies and the Aging Population By Watson, Ronald Ross (EDT) $116.47 Author: Watson, Ronald Ross (EDT) Subtitle: An EvidenceBased Approach Publication Date: 2008/09/22 Number of Pages: 597 Binding Type: Hardcover Language: English Depth: 1.25 Width: 6.00 Height: 9.00 |
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Conversations in Complementary And Alternative Medicine By Cuellar, Norma G. (EDT) $92.6 Author: Cuellar, Norma G. (EDT) Subtitle: Insights And Perspectives From Leading Practitioners Publication Date: 2006/03/30 Number of Pages: 296 Binding Type: Paperback Language: English Depth: 0.75 Width: 6.00 Height: 9.00 |
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Complementary Alternative Therapies in Nursing By Snyder, Mariah (EDT)/ Lindquist, Ruth (EDT) $91.26 Author: Snyder, Mariah (EDT)/ Lindquist, Ruth (EDT) Publication Date: 2009/11/10 Number of Pages: 511 Binding Type: Paperback Language: English Depth: 1.00 Width: 6.00 Height: 8.75 |
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Complementary Alternative Therapies for Nursing Practice By Fontaine, Karen Lee $82.77 Author: Fontaine, Karen Lee Publication Date: 2010/01/05 Number of Pages: 465 Binding Type: Paperback Language: English Depth: 1.00 Width: 6.00 Height: 9.00 |
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Complementary And Alternative Medicine Information for Teens By Lawton, Sandra Augustyn (EDT) $108.99 Provides basic consumer health information for teens on nontraditional medicine and therapies. Author: Lawton, Sandra Augustyn (EDT) Series Title: Teen Health Series Subtitle: Health Tips About NonTraditional And NonWestern Medical Practices Publication Date: 2006/11/30 Number of Pages: 408 Binding Type: Hardcover Language: English Depth: 1.50 Width: 6.25 Height: 9.25 |
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Integrative Medicine, Part I: Incorporating Complementary/Alternative Modalities, an Issue of Primary Care Clinics in Office Practice $90.77 No Synopsis Available |
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The Medical Library Association Guide to Finding Out About Complementary and Alternative Medicine: The Best Print and Electronic Resources $85.99 No Synopsis Available |
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Guide to Complementary Treatments for Diabetes : Using Natural Supplements, Nutrition, and Alternative Therapies to Better Manage Your Diabetes $7.59 No Synopsis Available |
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The ACP EvidenceBased Guide to Complementary Alternative Medicine By Jacobs, Bradly P., M.D./ Gundling, Katherine, M.D. $98.22 Author: Jacobs, Bradly P., M.D./ Gundling, Katherine, M.D. Publication Date: 2009/01/30 Number of Pages: 452 Binding Type: Paperback Language: English Depth: 1.00 Width: 5.75 Height: 9.00 |
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Textbook of Complementary And Alternative Medicine By Yuan, ChunSu, Ph.D. (EDT)/ Bieber, Eric J. (EDT)/ Bauer, Brent A. (EDT) $663.39 Author: Yuan, ChunSu, Ph.D. (EDT)/ Bieber, Eric J. (EDT)/ Bauer, Brent A. (EDT) Publication Date: 2006/09/30 Number of Pages: 794 Binding Type: Hardcover Language: English Depth: 1.50 Width: 9.00 Height: 11.25 |
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Mayo Clinic Book of Alternative Medicine $16.46 The Mayo Clinic Book of Alternative Medicine is an illustrated, accessible guide to understanding what works and what doesnt in the world of complementary and alternative medicine, and how to put this information to use in your everyday life. For the first time, leading medical experts at world-renown Mayo Clinic are publishing a book that surveys the most important and popular therapies, remedies, procedures and practices of natural medicine, delivering you the facts, based on clinical experience and current research and testing.From acupuncture to yoga, Echinacea to St. Johns wort, and meditation to healing touch, Mayo Clinic provides answers to the most pressing questions people have about the effectiveness of complementary and alternative medicine, and when its appropriate to use natural remedies in place of or in conjunction with traditional medicine. This guide also offers practical advice for treating common ailments and incorporating alternative treatments into your and your family’s life. The book covers areas as diverse as simple products that can be worked into your daily menus (i.e. drinking green tea), to more specific natural practices like massage therapy and traditional Chinese medicine that can help address a specific health condition or improve your quality of life. This book explains how natural therapies and remedies, combined with traditional medicine, can provide you with the most well-rounded plan for dealing with your overall health and the health of your family.The Mayo Clinic Book of Alternative Medicine is your complete plan for safely and effectively incorporating natural remedies into your life. |
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American Cancer Societys Complete Guide to Complementary Alternative Cancer Therapies By Russell, Jill (EDT)/ Rosenthal, David (FRW)/ Ades, Terri (CON)/ Alteri, $30.84 Citing rising applications of Integrative Medicine in recent years, a guide for patients with cancer examines the pros and cons of using nontraditional methods in conjunction with conventional treatments, in a reference that includes evaluations of such options as Physical Touch, herbal medicine, and nutritional therapies. Original. Author: Russell, Jill (EDT)/ Rosenthal, David (FRW)/ Ades, Terri (CON)/ Alteri, Rick, M.D. (CON)/ Gansler, Ted, M.D. (CON) Publication Date: 2009/05/15 Number of Pages: 890 Binding Type: Paperback Language: English Depth: 2.00 Width: 7.00 Height: 9.25 |
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Complementary EP $4.99 For everything you do, there’s a song that hits the spot. MOG brings them all to you: a world of music on demand, unlimited mobile downloads and ways to discover music free from the limitations of Pandora. The music you love, with you everywhere you go. |
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The Gale Encyclopedia of Alternative Medicine By Fundukian, Laurie J. (EDT) $1033.7 A onestop source for alternative medical information that covers complementary therapies, herbs and remedies, and common medical diseases and conditions Introduction, xvii, v. 1. Author: Fundukian, Laurie J. (EDT) Series Title: The Gale Encyclopedia of Alternative Medicine Publication Date: 2008/12/12 Binding Type: Hardcover Language: English Depth: 5.00 Width: 8.25 Height: 11.00 |
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Alternative $4.99 We believe it is important to preserve what makes music special, and make it easy to craft listening experiences. At MOG, browse millions songs and play them instantly. Or just turn on radio where you can stop and replay songs. You can also create playlists for any occasion, and even download songs to your mobile. We are dedicated to employing the cleanest but most powerful technology so you can enjoy music as much as ever. |
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No Alternative $4.99 We believe it is important to preserve what makes music special, and make it easy to craft listening experiences. At MOG, browse millions songs and play them instantly. Or just turn on radio where you can stop and replay songs. You can also create playlists for any occasion, and even download songs to your mobile. We are dedicated to employing the cleanest but most powerful technology so you can enjoy music as much as ever. |
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There Is No Alternative $4.99 We believe it is important to preserve what makes music special, and make it easy to craft listening experiences. At MOG, browse millions songs and play them instantly. Or just turn on radio where you can stop and replay songs. You can also create playlists for any occasion, and even download songs to your mobile. We are dedicated to employing the cleanest but most powerful technology so you can enjoy music as much as ever. |
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The Alternative $4.99 We believe it is important to preserve what makes music special, and make it easy to craft listening experiences. At MOG, browse millions songs and play them instantly. Or just turn on radio where you can stop and replay songs. You can also create playlists for any occasion, and even download songs to your mobile. We are dedicated to employing the cleanest but most powerful technology so you can enjoy music as much as ever. |
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Sweet Alternative: $20.96 Sweet Alternative |
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Complementary Medicine and Health Psychology $39.15 No Synopsis Available |
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21st Century Ultimate Medical Guide to Homeopathy (Complementary and Alternative Medicine)-Authoritative Clinical Information for Physicians and Patients (Two Cd-Rom Set) $46.95 New |
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21st Century Understanding Cancer Toolkit: Complementary and Alternative Medicine (CAM), Unconventional Treatments, Herbs, Vitamins, Diets, Naturopathic Medicine, Ayurvedic, Homeopathy $9.99 Progressive Management,NOOK Book (eBook), English-language edition,Pub by Progressive Management, via Smashwords |
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A Best Practices: A Guide to Excellence in Nursing Care $4.99 New – This unique text provides nurses comprehensive clinical practices supported by research findings. Each entry features a synopsis of the practice and reviews by multiple research studies and respected medical and nursing organizations. Topics include issues important to nursing practice; nursing diagnosis; patient monitoring; drug therapies; medication administration; infusion therapies; alternative and complementary therapies; treatments; patient teaching; and, documentation and guidelines |
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A Guide to Complementary Treatments for Diabetes: Using Natural Supplements, Nutrition, and Alternative Therapies to Better Manage Your Diabetes $7.95 Gene Bruno,Paperback, English-language edition,Pub by Square One Publishers |
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A Guide to Complementary Treatments for Diabetes: Using Natural Supplements, Nutrition, and Alternative Therapies to Better Manage Your Diabetes $4.84 Used – This book reveals natural ways to coplement your current diabetes treatment. The author explains what complimentary therapy means, then defines diabetes, and details nutritional modifications that can be helpful in its control. The remainder of the book is devoted to common diabetes symptoms and natural methods for dealing with them. |
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A Guide to Complementary Treatments for Diabetes: Using Natural Supplements, Nutrition, and Alternative Therapies to Better Manage Your Diabetes $4.19 New – This book reveals natural ways to coplement your current diabetes treatment. The author explains what complimentary therapy means, then defines diabetes, and details nutritional modifications that can be helpful in its control. The remainder of the book is devoted to common diabetes symptoms and natural methods for dealing with them. |
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A Guide to Physicians: An Overview, Internal Medicine, Medical Education, Regulation, Specialists, Etc. $16.64 Used – This book contains an overview of physicians, medicine, medical history, the doctor’s visit, the doctor-patient relationship, medical education, complementary medicine, alternative medicine, and much more.Project Webster represents a new publishing paradigm, allowing disparate content sources to be curated into cohesive, relevant, and informative books. To date, this content has been curated from Wikipedia articles and images under Creative Commons licensing, although as Project Webster c |
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A Guide to Physicians: An Overview, Internal Medicine, Medical Education, Regulation, Specialists, Etc. $16.64 New – This book contains an overview of physicians, medicine, medical history, the doctor’s visit, the doctor-patient relationship, medical education, complementary medicine, alternative medicine, and much more.Project Webster represents a new publishing paradigm, allowing disparate content sources to be curated into cohesive, relevant, and informative books. To date, this content has been curated from Wikipedia articles and images under Creative Commons licensing, although as Project Webster co |
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A Measure of Joy: Opening to the Energy of Reiki $45.25 New – Reiki is a logical choice for healing. Ancient civilizations recognized that ‘life force’ energy flowed through all life, connecting all life. Today, however, our culture has lifted science and technology above this original foundation for perceived optimum health. As a society we treat disease rather than support health. And yet, “The New York Times” said that in 2007, 48 per cent of American adults used at least one alternative or complementary therapy, and that number continues to grow. |
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A Total Wellness Program for Women Over 30: Comprehensive Manual with Medical Guidelines for Health Care Professionals $14.91 Used – This manual provides a comprehensive wellness program for women in preparation as they age. It blends western conventional medicine with complementary (alternative) health care practices. The total wellness approach includes exercise, nutrition, vitamin and mineral therapy, and stress management as its foundation. |
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A-Z of Complementary and Alternative Medicine $32.95 A-Z of Complementary and Alternative Medicine provides a pocket-size quick reference of CAM, allowing conventional and complementary health practitioners to ascertain: – what the CAM intervention is – what it does – contraindications, precautions and interactions. With entries grouped under therapies, the guide provides easy access to many unfamiliar terms therefore providing an excellent resource for improving communication about CAM with patients. |
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A-Z of Complementary and Alternative Medicine: A guide for health professionals $32.95 Fiona Mantle, Denise Tiran,Paperback, English-language edition,Pub by Elsevier Health Sciences |
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ACCAHC Clinicians and Educators Desk Reference on the Licensed Complementary and Alternative Healthcare Professions $31.2 Elizabeth Goldblatt,Paperback – New Edition, English-language edition,Pub by LULU ENTERPRISES |
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ACP Evidence-Based Guide to Complementary and Alternative Medicine $69.95 Bradly Jacobs, Katherine Gundling MD,Paperback – New Edition, Edition: 1, English-language edition,Pub by American College of Physicians |
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ADHD/Learning Disorders $59.95 Adolescent Medicine: State of the Art Reviews helps you stay up-to-date in key areas of current clinical practice of adolescent medicine. Topics in ADHD/Learning Disorders include Attention-Deficit/Hyperactivity Disorder: A Personal Perspective, Attention-Deficit/Hyperactivity Disorder and Complementary/Alternative Medicine, Common Co morbidities Seen in Adolescents With Attention-Deficit/Hyperactivity Disorder, Educational Rights of Children and Adolescents With Attention-Deficit/Hyperactivity Disorder, Family Intervention for Home-Based Problems of Adolescents With Attention-Deficit/Hyperactivity Disorder, Medications for Adolescents With Attention-Deficit/Hyperactivity Disorder, and Overview of Epidemiology, Clinical Features, Genetics, Neurobiology, and Prognosis of Adolescent Attention-Deficit/Hyperactivity Disorder. |
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Absolute Beginner’s Guide to Alternative Medicine $18.95 The world of alternative medicine can be an intimidating and confusing place – there are so many different practices all claiming success for improved health. Absolute Beginner’s Guide to Alternative Medicine guides you through the hype to the heart of alternative therapy, helping you discover which alternative is right for you. It is an easy-to-follow comprehensive resource, covering therapies as diverse as Chinese medicine, aromatherapy, massage, biofeedback, dream study, herbal remedies, meditation, Ayuredic medicine, homeopathy, yoga, prayer, and much more. Written in easy-to-understand language, this book begins with the basics, covering the benefits of each therapy as well as things to watch out for. You then learn how to find a qualified practitioner, how diagnoses are made in each field, and what treatments work best for which ailments. The author also spells out how various therapies are used in conjunction with traditional Western medical treatment in complementary medicine. Find the best alternative therapy for your lifestyle and health needs with Absolute Beginner’s Guide to Alternative Medicine! |
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Access to Health $52 New – This revision of Access to Health provides expanded coverage of complementary and alternative medicine as well as free access to StudentBody101.com, a brand new online assessment tool. This market-leading health text continues to provide students with the tools necessary to develop a comprehensive understanding of current trends in health, as well as how these trends impact their everyday lives. The addition of several new boxed features, new material on the emerging concept of spiritual h |
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Access to Health $31 New – This revision of Access to Health provides expanded coverage of complementary and alternative medicine as well as free access to StudentBody101.com, a brand new online assessment tool. This market-leading health text continues to provide students with the tools necessary to develop a comprehensive understanding of current trends in health, as well as how these trends impact their everyday lives. The addition of several new boxed features, new material on the emerging concept of spiritual h |
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Access to Health $36.88 New – This revision of Access to Health provides expanded coverage of complementary and alternative medicine as well as free access to StudentBody101.com, a brand new online assessment tool. This market-leading health text continues to provide students with the tools necessary to develop a comprehensive understanding of current trends in health, as well as how these trends impact their everyday lives. The addition of several new boxed features, new material on the emerging concept of spiritual h |
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Access to Health $126.49 New – This revision of Access to Health provides expanded coverage of complementary and alternative medicine as well as free access to StudentBody101.com, a brand new online assessment tool. This market-leading health text continues to provide students with the tools necessary to develop a comprehensive understanding of current trends in health, as well as how these trends impact their everyday lives. The addition of several new boxed features, new material on the emerging concept of spiritual h |
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Action Plan for High Cholesterol $17.95 Boost your energy, lose weight, and rejuvenate your heart with a proven cholesterol-fighting exercise program. Unlike fad diets that cut weight at any cost, Action Plan for High Cholesterol contains proven programs to bring your cholesterol levels under control as quickly and effectively as possible. Learn what type of exercise is best and how frequent and intense your workouts should be. Find out which cholesterol medicine might be better for you or how you may be able to change your lifestyle to reduce or even eliminate medications completely.Developed in conjunction with the American College of Sports Medicine, Action Plan for High Cholesterol presents the latest research on exercise, diet, medication, and complementary and alternative methods for your body. Take control of your heart health, and feel better than you ever thought possible! |
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Acupuncture: Efficacy, Safety and Practice $129.8 Used – This discussion of acupuncture provides information on this widely-used therapy of complementary and alternative medicine, and informs the reader of the value of acupuncture and its likely place within the NHS. |
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Adaptive Computing in Design and Manufacture VI $98 The Adaptive Computing in Design and Manufacture conference series has become a well-established, largely application-oriented meeting recognised by several UK Engineering Institutions and the International Society of Genetic and Evolutionary Computing. The main theme of the series relates to the integration of evolutionary and adaptive computing technologies with design and manufacturing processes whilst also taking into account complementary advanced computing technologies. Evolutionary and adaptive computing techniques continue to increase their penetration of industrial and commercial practice as awareness of their powerful search, exploration and optimisation capabilities becomes ever more prevalent, and increasing desk-top computational capability renders stochastic population-based search a far more viable proposition. There has been a significant increase in the development and integration of commercial software tools utilising adaptive computing technologies and the emergence of related commercial research and consultancy organisations supporting the introduction of best practice in terms of industrial utilisation. The book is comprised of selected papers that cover a diverse set of industrial application areas including engineering design and design environments and manufacturing process design, scheduling and control. Various aspects of search, exploration and optimisation are investigated in the context of integration with industrial processes including multi-objective and constraint satisfaction, development and utilization of meta-models, algorithm and strategy development and human-centric evolutionary approaches. The role of agent-based and neural net technologies in terms of supporting search processes and providing an alternative simulation environment is also explored. This collection of papers will be of particular interest to both industrial researchers and practitioners in addition to the academic research communities across |
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Adrenaline And the Inner World $67 This accessible work is the first in more than seventy-five years to discuss the many roles of adrenaline in regulating the inner world of the body. David S. Goldstein, an international authority and award-winning teacher, introduces new concepts concerning the nature of stress and distress across the body’s regulatory systems. Discussing how the body’s stress systems are coordinated, and how stress, by means of adrenaline, may affect the development, manifestations, and outcomes of chronic diseases, Goldstein challenges researchers and clinicians to use scientific integrative medicine to develop new ways to treat, prevent, and palliate disease. Goldstein explains why a former attorney general with Parkinson disease has a tendency to faint, why young astronauts in excellent physical shape cannot stand up when reexposed to Earth’s gravity, why professional football players can collapse and die of heat shock during summer training camp, and why baseball players spit so much. Adrenaline and the Inner World is designed to supplement academic coursework in psychology, psychiatry, endocrinology, cardiology, complementary and alternative medicine, physiology, and biochemistry. It includes an extensive glossary. |
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Adrenaline And the Inner World $27 This accessible work is the first in more than seventy-five years to discuss the many roles of adrenaline in regulating the inner world of the body. David S. Goldstein, an international authority and award-winning teacher, introduces new concepts concerning the nature of stress and distress across the body’s regulatory systems. Discussing how the body’s stress systems are coordinated, and how stress, by means of adrenaline, may affect the development, manifestations, and outcomes of chronic diseases, Goldstein challenges researchers and clinicians to use scientific integrative medicine to develop new ways to treat, prevent, and palliate disease. Goldstein explains why a former attorney general with Parkinson disease has a tendency to faint, why young astronauts in excellent physical shape cannot stand up when reexposed to Earth’s gravity, why professional football players can collapse and die of heat shock during summer training camp, and why baseball players spit so much. Adrenaline and the Inner World is designed to supplement academic coursework in psychology, psychiatry, endocrinology, cardiology, complementary and alternative medicine, physiology, and biochemistry. It includes an extensive glossary. |
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Adrenaline and the Inner World: An Introduction to Scientific Integrative Medicine $14.4 This accessible work is the first in more than seventy-five years to discuss the many roles of adrenaline in regulating the “inner world” of the body. David S. Goldstein, an international authority and award-winning teacher, introduces new concepts concerning the nature of stress and distress across the body’s regulatory systems. Discussing how the body’s stress systems are coordinated, and how stress, by means of adrenaline, may affect the development, manifestations, and outcomes of chronic diseases, Goldstein challenges researchers and clinicians to use scientific integrative medicine to develop new ways to treat, prevent, and palliate disease. Goldstein explains why a former attorney general with Parkinson disease has a tendency to faint, why young astronauts in excellent physical shape cannot stand up when reexposed to Earth’s gravity, why professional football players can collapse and die of heat shock during summer training camp, and why baseball players spit so much. Adrenaline and the Inner World is designed to supplement academic coursework in psychology, psychiatry, endocrinology, cardiology, complementary and alternative medicine, physiology, and biochemistry. It includes an extensive glossary. |
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Adrenaline and the Inner World: An Introduction to Scientific Integrative Medicine $28 This accessible work is the first in more than seventy-five years to discuss the many roles of adrenaline in regulating the “inner world” of the body. David S. Goldstein, an international authority and award-winning teacher, introduces new concepts concerning the nature of stress and distress across the body’s regulatory systems. Discussing how the body’s stress systems are coordinated, and how stress, by means of adrenaline, may affect the development, manifestations, and outcomes of chronic diseases, Goldstein challenges researchers and clinicians to use scientific integrative medicine to develop new ways to treat, prevent, and palliate disease. Goldstein explains why a former attorney general with Parkinson disease has a tendency to faint, why young astronauts in excellent physical shape cannot stand up when reexposed to Earth’s gravity, why professional football players can collapse and die of heat shock during summer training camp, and why baseball players spit so much. Adrenaline and the Inner World is designed to supplement academic coursework in psychology, psychiatry, endocrinology, cardiology, complementary and alternative medicine, physiology, and biochemistry. It includes an extensive glossary. |
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Adrenaline and the Inner World: An Introduction to Scientific Integrative Medicine $67 This accessible work is the first in more than seventy-five years to discuss the many roles of adrenaline in regulating the “inner world” of the body. David S. Goldstein, an international authority and award-winning teacher, introduces new concepts concerning the nature of stress and distress across the body’s regulatory systems. Discussing how the body’s stress systems are coordinated, and how stress, by means of adrenaline, may affect the development, manifestations, and outcomes of chronic diseases, Goldstein challenges researchers and clinicians to use scientific integrative medicine to develop new ways to treat, prevent, and palliate disease. Goldstein explains why a former attorney general with Parkinson disease has a tendency to faint, why young astronauts in excellent physical shape cannot stand up when reexposed to Earth’s gravity, why professional football players can collapse and die of heat shock during summer training camp, and why baseball players spit so much. Adrenaline and the Inner World is designed to supplement academic coursework in psychology, psychiatry, endocrinology, cardiology, complementary and alternative medicine, physiology, and biochemistry. It includes an extensive glossary. |
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Adult outpatient chemotherapy patients’ attitudes and preferences towards complementary and alternative therapies (CAM) and the physical environment of treatment. $49.99 Bonnie Lynn. McGuire,NOOK Study eTextbook, English-language edition,Pub by ProQuest LLC |
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Adult outpatient chemotherapy patients’ attitudes and preferences towards complementary and alternative therapies (CAM) and the physical environment of treatment. $49.99 Bonnie Lynn. McGuire,NOOK Study eTextbook, English-language edition,Pub by ProQuest LLC |
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Advanced polymer-based microfabricated neural probes using biologically driven designs. $49.99 This research presents new designs and materials for neural recording and stimulation technology. Greater electrode density is enabling neuroscientists to study larger neuronal populations, but even higher signal stability and electrode density are needed. Addressing these issues is critically important for neuroprostheses in the treatment of spinal cord injury, ALS, or limb loss. Stimulating electrodes have already improved quality of life for those with Parkinson’s and dystonia and this technology has many new indications on the horizon. Smaller stimulating electrodes with reduced glial encapsulation would reduce the power requirements of these applications. I will discuss how our research impacts neurotechnology by enabling reduced glial encapsulation, greater design options, and improved electrical insulation.;Our first study introduced a novel neural probe with reduced chronic cellular encapsulation. We hypothesized that if a structural feature size is smaller than a reactive cell body (<7 microm), the resulting encapsulation would be mitigated by the prevention of cellular spreading. We investigated this relationship between size and tissue reactivity using a microfabricated parylene structure. Probes were implanted in the rat neocortex for four weeks followed by histological analysis. We found the non-neuronal density around the sub-cellular feature was less than half of that around the probe shank.;The objective of our second study was to identify a parylene process that would enable long-term bioelectrical insulation. We contrasted parylene-C with an alternative parylene material using electrical and mechanical tests. We present a reactive parylene (complementary layers of PPX-CHO and PPX-CH 2NH2) that can be used in conjunction with parylene-C but has improved electrical insulation and wet metal adhesion.;In our third study, a new parylene-based microfabrication process is presented for neural recording, stimulation, and drug delivery applications. We |
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Advanced polymer-based microfabricated neural probes using biologically driven designs. $49.99 This research presents new designs and materials for neural recording and stimulation technology. Greater electrode density is enabling neuroscientists to study larger neuronal populations, but even higher signal stability and electrode density are needed. Addressing these issues is critically important for neuroprostheses in the treatment of spinal cord injury, ALS, or limb loss. Stimulating electrodes have already improved quality of life for those with Parkinson’s and dystonia and this technology has many new indications on the horizon. Smaller stimulating electrodes with reduced glial encapsulation would reduce the power requirements of these applications. I will discuss how our research impacts neurotechnology by enabling reduced glial encapsulation, greater design options, and improved electrical insulation.;Our first study introduced a novel neural probe with reduced chronic cellular encapsulation. We hypothesized that if a structural feature size is smaller than a reactive cell body (<7 microm), the resulting encapsulation would be mitigated by the prevention of cellular spreading. We investigated this relationship between size and tissue reactivity using a microfabricated parylene structure. Probes were implanted in the rat neocortex for four weeks followed by histological analysis. We found the non-neuronal density around the sub-cellular feature was less than half of that around the probe shank.;The objective of our second study was to identify a parylene process that would enable long-term bioelectrical insulation. We contrasted parylene-C with an alternative parylene material using electrical and mechanical tests. We present a reactive parylene (complementary layers of PPX-CHO and PPX-CH 2NH2) that can be used in conjunction with parylene-C but has improved electrical insulation and wet metal adhesion.;In our third study, a new parylene-based microfabrication process is presented for neural recording, stimulation, and drug delivery applications. We |
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Advances in Botanical Research $57 The thirtieth volume of Advances in Biological Research incorporating Advances in Plant Pathology includes articles covering a broad range of subjects of interest to plant scientists.The mechanisms of uptake of nitrate and ammonium ions by plants have received renewed impetus, predominantly due to progress in the cloning and characterization of the various transporters. The review by Forde and Clarkson integrates the large body of information on physiological mechanisms with these advances at the molecular level.The interest in the potential for using natural defences within an integrated pest control strategy has heightened interest in the co-evolutionary development of defensive secondary metabolites in the plant and adaption to these by insects. The review by Pickett, Smiley and Woodcock describes the range of mechanisms by which secondary metabolites act. Particular emphasis is placed on semiochemicals and their potential value in novel crop protection strategies.The review by Ashihara and Crozier summarizes aspects of the matabolism of purine alkaloids found naturally in over 100 species of plant. Information on their biosynthesis and degradation is discussed as well as biotechnological aspects of alternative sources of caffeine production and the possibilities for transgenic manipulation of caffeine synthesis.Serpe and Nothnagel discuss recent data on structure/function inter-relationships of the arabinogalactan-proteins, a class of heterogeneous plant proteoglycans with a broad range of potential functions yet to be precisely identified. The final article by Keen review important milestones in the cloning and characterisation of pathogen avirulence genes and the matching or complementary host resistance genes. It considers how these advances in basic understanding may lead to strategies for practical disease control in the next century. |
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Advances in Medicine & Biology: v. 5 $139.91 New – “Advances in Medicine and Biology” presents original research results on the leading edge of medicine and biology. Each article has been carefully selected in an attempt to present substantial research results across a broad spectrum. This book presents and discusses topical data including: the use of complementary and alternative medicine among Chinese Canadians; evidence-based diagnostic test interpretation; angiotensin converting enzyme inhibitors for use as antihypertensive agents; mem |
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Advances in Medicine & Biology: v. 5 $136.46 Used – “Advances in Medicine and Biology” presents original research results on the leading edge of medicine and biology. Each article has been carefully selected in an attempt to present substantial research results across a broad spectrum. This book presents and discusses topical data including: the use of complementary and alternative medicine among Chinese Canadians; evidence-based diagnostic test interpretation; angiotensin converting enzyme inhibitors for use as antihypertensive agents; me |
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African Studies $38.9 Purchase includes free access to book updates online and a free trial membership in the publisher’s book club where you can select from more than a million books without charge. Chapters: Race Against Time: Searching for Hope in Aids-Ravaged Africa, Institut Fondamental D’afrique Noire, African Studies Association, Africana Studies, African Studies Center, Michigan State University, Afrobarometer, Africana Cultures and Policy Studies Institute, African American Studies, Geoff Wisner, Afrika-Studiecentrum, Leiden, Internet Library Sub-Saharan Africa, Nji Oumarou Nchare, Konrad Tuchscherer, Encyclopedia Africana, Canadian Journal of African Studies, Journal of Modern African Studies, African Studies, University of Florida Center for African Studies, African Historical Review, Journal of African Law, Network of African Science Academies, Annales Aequatoria, Ethiopian Studies, Africa Development, Centre of West African Studies, Callaloo, African Languages and Cultures, African Journal of Paediatric Surgery, African Journal of Reproductive Health, Quest: an African Journal of Philosophy, African Journal of Aids Research, African Safety Promotion : a Journal of Injury and Violence Prevention, Africanist News and Views, African Health Sciences, African Journal of Traditional, Complementary and Alternative Medicines, African Languages and Cultures. Supplement, Africa Media Review, Ufahamu, African Journal on Conflict Resolution, African Studies, African Journal of Range and Forage Science, African Diaspora Archaeology Newsletter, African Journal of International Affairs, African Population Studies, African Journal of Food, Agriculture, Nutrition and Development, African Newsletter on Occupational Health and Safety, African Journal of Food and Nutritional Security, Africa Research Bulletin, African Study Monographs, African Journal of Health Sciences, African Symposium, African Identities, African Journal of Agricultural Research, African Studies Review, |
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Agricultural Use Of Groundwater $89.17 Groundwater is endangered and polluted in several ways. Conservation and better management of this invisible resource should be a key ingredient of sustainable water policies. This is especially true in areas, such as many Mediterranean regions, which are already exposed to scarcity problems and which are likely to experience increasing competition between freshwater uses and users. Agriculture is an important user of groundwater not only in terms of abstractions, but also in terms of generation and release of pollutants. Agricultural policies, traditionally directed towards other objectives, are beginning to pay more attention to environmental considerations. However more effective initiatives are required to reduce the pressure upon groundwater resources and to achieve a better integration between agricultural and environmental policies. This book has been developed from three workshops held as part of the EU Concerted Action SAGA, “Sustainable Agricultural Use of Aquifers in Southern Europe: Integration between Agricultural and Water Management Policies” (FAIR5-CT97-3673). The Concerted Action and the workshops brought together researchers working in different but complementary fields, in order to get a picture of the state-of-the art about interlinkages between agriculture and groundwater, as well a critical review of alternative regulatory approaches and policy instruments aimed at improving groundwater management. |
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Alcohol Abuse Revolution Complementary and Herbal Remedies $7.01 Used – ALCOHOL ABUSE REVOLUTION is the first book to explore the fascinating world of alternative medicine to reduce alcohol craving and consumption and prevent alcoholism. Commonsense tips, nutritional supplements and Western, Homeopathic, Chinese and Ayurvedic herbal remedies to curb drinking desire, elevate mood and promote physical, mental and spiritual balance so one no longer feels the need for alcohol are investigated. This revolutionary book finally adds a natural medicine school to alco |
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Alcohol Abuse Revolution: Complementary and Alternative Herbal Remedies from Around the World to Reduce Alcohol Craving and Consumption and Prev $18.95 ALCOHOL ABUSE REVOLUTION is the first book to explore the fascinating world of alternative medicine to reduce alcohol craving and consumption and prevent alcoholism. Commonsense tips, nutritional supplements and Western, Homeopathic, Chinese and Ayurvedic herbal remedies to curb drinking desire, elevate mood and promote physical, mental and spiritual balance so one no longer feels the need for alcohol are investigated. This revolutionary book finally adds a natural medicine school to alcohol abuse prevention and treatment and is a breakthrough for drinkers, alcohol abuse and healthcare professionals! |
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Alcohol Abuse Revolution: Complementary and Alternative Herbal Remedies from Around the World to Reduce Alcohol Craving and Consumption and Prevent Alcoholism $20.32 New – ALCOHOL ABUSE REVOLUTION is the first book to explore the fascinating world of alternative medicine to reduce alcohol craving and consumption and prevent alcoholism. Commonsense tips, nutritional supplements and Western, Homeopathic, Chinese and Ayurvedic herbal remedies to curb drinking desire, elevate mood and promote physical, mental and spiritual balance so one no longer feels the need for alcohol are investigated. This revolutionary book finally adds a natural medicine school to alcoh |
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Alcohol Abuse Revolution: Complementary and Alternative Herbal Remedies from around the World to Reduce Alcohol Craving and Consumption and Prevent Alcoholism $18.95 Donna J. Cornett,Paperback, English-language edition,Pub by People Friendly Books |
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Alexander Technique Resource Book $47.65 The Alexander Technique is a hands-on educational method that helps individuals learn how to eliminate tension in the body caused by habitual limitations in the way they move and think. This book provides guidance and information that aids in studying the technique and locating print, audio, video, and web-based resources for further research in the field. It is a helpful resource for anyone seeking information on alternative and complementary medicines like the Alexander Technique. |
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Allergy and immunology : an otolaryngic approach $223.5 Used – Written by well-known, widely published experts, this volume is a comprehensive text on otolaryngic allergy and all of its manifestations. The contributors thoroughly review relevant basic science, describe the diagnostic workup, and discuss patient management approaches, including environmental management, pharmacotherapy, immunotherapy, nutrition, and alternative and complementary therapies. A major portion of the book focuses on specific allergic disorders of the ear and respiratory sy |
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Alternative Answers to Arthritis & Rheumatism: The Complete Conventional and Alternative Guide to Treating Chronic Arthritis $51.95 New – From the most effective complementary therapies to the latest advances in traditional medical approaches, here’s the latest information on the treatment of arthritis. This book is a complete action plan for treating arthritis safely and effectively. |
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Alternative Answers to Asthma and Allergies $38.9 New – Information needed to solve or live with asthma and allergies is offered in this guide. The issue is examined in both its psychological and physical effects and covers a variety of options for treatment, particularly complementary answers. |
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Alternative Cures That Really Work $1.01 Dr. Ronald Hoffman and Dr. Barry Fox, two of the nation’s top experts on natural and alternative therapies, have teamed up to present the very best that complementary and alternative medicine has to offer. Did you know that: -the herb valerian may alleviate anxiety without causing drowsiness? -homeopathy may clear nasal congestion as effectively as prescription nasal drops? -cinnamon may help control blood sugar–but the trace mineral chromium may work even better? -acupuncture may enhance the effectiveness of a common pain reliever for osteoarthritis? What distinguishes these from other natural and alternative therapies is that they actually work. Dr. Hoffman and Dr. Fox have screened and evaluated hundreds of remedies to identify those that are scientifically proven to be effective for specific health concerns. Their exclusive one- to five-star rating system allows readers to review and compare remedies at a glance to try those of their choosing with confidence. No other book of natural and alternative treatments has used such rigorous scientific standards to determine which treatments are worthy of recommendation. |
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Alternative Cures That Really Work: They’ve Passed Scientific Scrutiny-Now Discover What These Proven Remedies Can Do for You $0.99 Dr. Ronald Hoffman and Dr. Barry Fox, two of the nation’s top experts on natural and alternative therapies, have teamed up to present the very best that complementary and alternative medicine has to offer.Did you know that:-the herb valerian may alleviate anxiety without causing drowsiness?-homeopathy may clear nasal congestion as effectively as prescription nasal drops?-cinnamon may help control blood sugar—but the trace mineral chromium may work even better?-acupuncture may enhance the effectiveness of a common pain reliever for osteoarthritis?What distinguishes these from other natural and alternative therapies is that they actually work. Dr. Hoffman and Dr. Fox have screened and evaluated hundreds of remedies to identify those that are scientifically proven to be effective for specific health concerns. Their exclusive one- to five-star rating system allows readers to review and compare remedies at a glance to try those of their choosing with confidence. No other book of natural and alternative treatments has used such rigorous scientific standards to determine which treatments are worthy of recommendation. |
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Alternative Medicine $19.25 New – An A to Z guide to the different therapies and disciplines that are practised in complementary and alternative medicine. From explaining what complementary and alternative therapies are about, to learning the benefits of various therapies, Loulou Brown gives a practical and safe guide to over 50 therapies. These include acupuncture, the Alexander Technique, colour therapy, flower remedies, homoeopathy, osteopathy and visualization. There is a special section for all the stages of life, fro |
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Alternative Medicine $47.84 New – Provides an introduction to the scientific, legal, and ethical issues involved in complementary and alternative medicine |
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Alternative Medicine $117.06 More people are turning to complementary and alternative medicine for their health care needs. This text explains more than 64 alternative therapy modalities, giving physicians and heath care professionals the evidence-based biomedical explanations for their efficacy, as well as the practitioners’ rationales, diseases and conditions that respond well to CAM, additional resources, and more. |
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Alternative Medicine $12.78 Used – Provides an introduction to the scientific, legal, and ethical issues involved in complementary and alternative medicine |
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Alternative Medicine Magazine’s Definitive Guide to Cancer: A Comprehensive & Integrative Approach to Successfully Treat & Heal Cancer $2.53 The second edition of this comprehensive guide to cancer helps patients and their caregivers learn about causes and prevention of cancer; offset the side effects of conventional medicine; evaluate effective alternative treatments; utilize natural therapies involving diet, lifestyle, and nutritional supplements; and achieve deep healing through a mind-body-spirit approach. Featuring in-depth discussions of 20 specific cancers, including detailed descriptions of integrative treatments, this accessibly written guide is an invaluable tool for understanding and implementing integrative and complementary cancer care. An extensively revised and updated second edition of Alternative Medicine magazine's definitive guide to integrative cancer prevention and treatment. Includes current cancer research, expert interviews, and real-life stories from practitioners, patients, and caregivers. Peer reviewed by an editorial board of integrative practitioners. The American Cancer Society reports that one in four Americans dies from cancer."in this beautifully written, authoritative, and accessible book, Alschuler and Gazella offer state-of-the-art advice, direction, and companionship to anyone diagnosed with cancer. The Definitive Guide to Cancer is a unique synthesis of information and wisdom, research and loving-kindness." —Rachel Naomi Remen, MD, clinical professor at UCSF School of Medicine and author of Kitchen Table Wisdom and My Grandfather's Blessings "This is an outstanding resource for every family facing cancer. The future of medicine—full integration of conventional and natural medicine—can be found here. I especially appreciate the authors' rigorous scientific approach for evaluating the validity of unconventional theories, diagnostic methods, and therapies,. This is the resource to trust." —Joseph E. Pizzorno, ND, Founding president of Bastyr University and coauthor of Encyclopedia of Natural |
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Alternative Medicine Organisations $25.32 Purchase includes free access to book updates online and a free trial membership in the publisher’s book club where you can select from more than a million books without charge. Chapters: American Academy of Anti-Aging Medicine, Council on Chiropractic Education – Usa, List of Chiropractic Schools, Thoughtful House, Weston A. Price Foundation, National Association for Chiropractic Medicine, National Center for Complementary and Alternative Medicine, Complementary and Natural Healthcare Council, Alliance for Natural Health, British Chiropractic Association, Naturopathic Medical School in North America, American Chiropractic Association, American College of Orgonomy, Office of Cancer Complementary and Alternative Medicine, Oregon College of Oriental Medicine, American Federation for Aging Research, List of Accredited Schools of Naturopathic Medicine in North America, National Board of Chiropractic Examiners, Association of New Jersey Chiropractors, National Certification Commission for Acupuncture and Oriental Medicine, Seattle Institute of Oriental Medicine, American Herbalists Guild, Pfeiffer Treatment Center, Yo San University, World Medicine Institute, Institute for Clinical Acupuncture and Oriental Medicine, General Chiropractic Council, Institute for Music and Neurologic Function, Federation of Chiropractic Licensing Boards, Helfgott Research Institute, Foundation for Revitalisation of Local Health Tradition, Health Schools Australia, International Herb Symposium, British Society for Ecological Medicine, International Society of Acupuncture, Accreditation Commission for Acupuncture and Oriental Medicine, Irish Institute of Medical Herbalists, European Council on Chiropractic Education, American Herbal Products Association, Midwest College of Oriental Medicine, Association for the History of Chiropractic, Council on Chiropractic Guidelines and Practice Parameters, Institute for Complementary Medicine. Excerpt: The Accreditation Commission for Acupuncture |
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Alternative Medicine Organisations, including: National Center For Complementary And Alternative Medicine, Weston A. Price Foundation, British Society For Ecological Medicine, American Chiropractic Association, Thoughtful House, Health Schools Australia $14.02 Hephaestus Books,Paperback, English-language edition,Pub by Hephaestus Books |
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Alternative Medicine Publications: Program for Evaluating Complementary Medicine $10 Purchase includes free access to book updates online and a free trial membership in the publisher’s book club where you can select from more than a million books without charge. Excerpt: In 1998, the Swiss government began a comprehensive Program for Evaluating Complementary Medicine (PEK : Programm Evaluation Komplementärmedizin = Program for Evaluating Complementary Medicine) to study the role and effectiveness of complementary medicine, which was playing an ever-increasing role in the Swiss medical system. According to the PEK Report, results of the evaluation were inconclusive, and in June 2005, the five complementary therapies under evaluation – anthroposophical medicine, homeopathy, neural therapy, phytotherapy and traditional Chinese medicine (more precisely, traditional Chinese herbal therapy) – were removed from the list of services covered by the compulsory health insurance scheme (KLV). Controversy surrounds the events leading up to the publication of the report. The complete text of the 24 April 2005 version of the “Programm Evaluation Komplementärmedizin” Report, (also referred to as PEK, “Program for Evaluating Complementary Medicine” and “Complementary Medicine Evaluation Programme”), is available from the Swiss Parliament website and also from the Swiss Federal Office of Health (BAG) PEK download webpage. The 96 page report (plus annexes) is written in German, but includes introductions in German (pages i-iv) and French (v-ix), and summaries of the report (and the study results) in German (pages 57), French (8-10), Italian (11-13), and English (14-16). The official data is available (in German and French) from the Swiss Federal Office of Public Health (BAG) data download page. The following sections are extracts from the English summary of the PEK report: Following the decision taken by the Swiss Federal Department of Home Affairs (DHA) on 9 July 1998, five complementary therapies – anthroposophical medicine,… More: |
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Alternative Medicine Sourcebook: Basic Consumer Health Information about Alternative and Complementary Medical Practices $0.99 Used |
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Alternative Medicine for the Elderly $92.23 This book on complementary alternative medicine (CAM) for the Elderly provides a critical and objective evaluation of alternative medical therapy for the elderly. The focus on practical aspects such as adverse effects and general risks of various therapeutic methods makes it a valuable reference book for the general practitioner, for geriatricians and professionals within the area of alternative medicine, but also for interested laypeople. In the three sections, Epidemiology, Types of CAM, and Common Medical Problems and CAM, a broad range of issues are covered. They range from drug compliance in elderly people to CAM in the treatment of specific conditions such as pulmonary diseases, arthritis or cancer. The above features and in particular the unbiased approach to discuss the pros and cons of CAM make this publication a must-have for everybody searching for detailed information on alternative medicine for the elderly. |
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Alternative Medicine for the Elderly $89.85 Used – This book on complementary alternative medicine (CAM) for the Elderly provides a critical and objective evaluation of alternative medical therapy for the elderly. The focus on practical aspects such as adverse effects and general risks of various therapeutic methods makes it a valuable reference book for the general practitioner, for geriatricians and professionals within the area of alternative medicine, but also for interested laypeople. In the three sections, Epidemiology, Types of CAM |
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Alternative Medicine: Should We Swallow It? $9.22 New – Complementary and alternative medicine (CAM) is an increasingly acceptable part of the repertory of healthcare professionals and is becoming more and more popular with the public. It seems that CAM has come of age – but should we swallow it? Contributors from a variety of healthcare backgrounds make the case for and against CAM in this text. The Institute of Idea’s mission is to expand the boundaries of public debate through organizing conferences, discussions and salons, and publishing wr |
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Alternative Medicine?: A History $9.08 Walk into your local health food shop or pick up the local paper, and youll see ads for meditation, acupuncture, herbal supplements, Tai Chi classes, homeopaths, faith healers, and Chinese herbalists. But what exactly is alternative medicine? Is the astonishing popularity of alternative and multicultural medicine really such a recent development? Comparing the medical systems of China, India, and the west (both mainstream and alternative), this volume ranges across four centuries and many continents, mapping the transmission of medical expertise from one culture to another and laying bare the roots of today’s distinctions between alternative, complementary, and orthodox medicine. Historian Roberta Bivens uses a wealth of illuminating and entertaining historical examples—from horse-racing English earls to desperate missionaries in 17th-century Indonesia, and from hypnotism in the British Raj to homeopathy in the American Wild West—to underscore the vital point that the cross-cultural transmission of medical knowledge and expertise, even alternative medical knowledge and expertise, is not a uniquely contemporary phenomenon, but has a long and fascinating pedigree. Through comparisons of different medical innovations and importations across different cultures, the book illuminates the twin processes of medical and historical change as seen through the eyes of the medical professionals and consumers of the day. It traces for example the responses in nineteenth-century India to two western alternative medicines (homeopathy and mesmerism) and one staple of mainstream western medicine (germ theory). Given the success of modern biomedical science, why are alternative and traditional treatments now so fashionable? This fascinating volume sheds light on this trend as it offers a sweeping comparative account of alternative medicine over four hundred years. |
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Alternative Therapies $28.35 Alternative Therapies: Is the Growing Use of Complementary and Alternative Therapies Beneficial?; Are the Major Alternatives to Conventional Medicine Safe and Effective?; Should the Government Restrict the Use of Alternative Therapies?; What Complementary Therapies Are Used Along with Conventional Medicine? – |
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Alternative and Complementary Diabetes Care: How to Combine Natural and Traditional Therapies $18.95 With the new influx of natural healing methods, many people with diabetes wonder if they can also use these healing techniques. Now Dr. Diana Guthrie helps pave the way to a new healing regimen with a guide to using alternative and complementary methods to control diabetes. Guthrie maps out strategies ranging from stress management techniques using meditation, visualization, and aromatherapy; to exercise programs that incorporate yoga and Tai Chi; nutrition therapy that uses vitamins and herbs; and self-care methods such as therapeutic massage and touch. All can be interwoven with the traditional ways that diabetes can be managed, ensuring a healthier, happier treatment of diabetes.– The book responsibly suggests alternative and complementary therapies that augment traditional diabetes management practices rather than replace them |
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Alternative and Complementary Diabetes Care: How to Combine Natural and Traditional Therapies $13.96 New – A guide to help you control diabetes with innovative combinations of alternative and traditional healing regimensIf you or a loved one are one of the millions of people diagnosed with Type 1 or 2 diabetes, you may have wondered how your medication interacts with a particular herb or vitamin . . or what happens to your blood glucose levels when you perspire profusely in a Jacuzzi . . . or if too little fat in your diet is as bad for your health as too much fat.The latest medical research pr |
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Alternative and Complementary Diabetes Care: How to Combine Natural and Traditional Therapies $0.99 A guide to help you control diabetes with innovative combinations of alternative and traditional healing regimensIf you or a loved one are one of the millions of people diagnosed with Type 1 or 2 diabetes, you may have wondered how your medication interacts with a particular herb or vitamin . . or what happens to your blood glucose levels when you perspire profusely in a Jacuzzi . . . or if too little fat in your diet is as bad for your health as too much fat.The latest medical research provides illuminating answers to these and many other pertinent questions about the best way to treat diabetes. But with more options available than ever before, how can you know which ones will work best for you?Now Diana Guthrie paves the way to responsible decision-making by integrating conventional medicine and holistic healing to promote health and alleviate many of the symptoms associated with diabetes. As Guthrie explains, improving your physical, emotional, intellectual, and spiritual responses to stress can significantly enhance your immune system. By coupling your tried-and-true treatment with the basic components of an alternative approach-positive thinking, assertiveness, relaxation, exercise, nutrition, and touch you can improve your health and control your blood glucose levels. In Alternative and Complementary Diabetes Care, you will find many inspiring strategies for a comprehensive self-care program, including:Stress management techniques Exercise programs Nutrition therapy Self-care methods such as therapeutic massage and touchBy mapping out the elements of a full, balanced health program, Alternative and Complementary Diabetes Care promotes a responsible, holistic approach to diabetes without suggesting that traditional management practices be replaced. With this informative guide, learn how to help your health professional to help you. |
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Alternative and Complementary Therapies $29.95 Moti Mirchandani,Paperback, English-language edition,Pub by Traderoute Publications |
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Alternative and Complementary Therapies for Cancer: Integrative Approaches and Discovery of Conventional Drugs $49.95 Moulay Alaoui-Jamali (Editor),Paperback – New Edition, Edition: 1, English-language edition,Pub by Springer-Verlag New York, LLC |
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Alternative and Complementary Treatment in Neurologic Illness $51.66 Used – Providing comprehensive coverage on remedies and techniques currently being utilized to treat and alleviate symptoms of neurologic disorders, this first book of a series offers coverage on both traditional allopathic and complementary approaches and how, in combination, they can be applied as viable treatment options. |
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American Cancer Society Complete Guide to Complementary & Alternative Cancer Therapies $9.89 Used – Written for consumers, patients, and families seeking reliable information about nontraditional therapies, the American Cancer Society’s “Complete Guide to Complementary and Alternative Cancer Methods” is a quick and easy guide to the latest information about complementary and alternative methods most commonly available to people with cancer. It includes more than 250 entries covering a broad range of topics, such as herbs, vitamins, minerals, mind/body/spirit, diet and nutrition, physica |
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American Cancer Society Complete Guide to Complementary &Alternative Cancer Therapies $24.95 Written for consumers, patients, and families seeking reliable information about nontraditional therapies, this is a quick and easy guide to the latest information about complementary and alternative methods most commonly available to people with cancer. It includes more than 250 entries covering a broad range of topics, such as herbs, vitamins, minerals, mind/body/spirit, diet and nutrition, physical touch, and biological methods. Each entry provides a synopsis of what the method involves and what effects can occur. Current research findings are explained in brief and understandable language, providing fast access to specific areas of interest. |
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American Cancer Society’s Complementary and Alternative Cancer Methods Handbook $7.49 New – In this medical reference, the American Cancer Society has gathered sound medical information for patients and families who want to find out about alternative methods and approaches to cancer. It includes over 200 entries organized around five major chapters. After an overview of mind, body, and spirit methods, there are chapters on manual healing and touch methods; herb, vitamin and mineral methods; diet and nutrition methods; and pharmacological and biological treatment methods. Include |
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American Cancer Society’s Complete Guide to Colorectal Cancer $19.95 This quick and easy guide to the latest information about complementary and alternative methods most commonly available to people with cancer includes more than 200 entries covering herbs, vitamins, minerals, mind/body/spirit, diet and nutrition, physical touch, and biological methods. |
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American Cancer Society’s Complete Guide to Colorectal Cancer $7.86 New – This quick and easy guide to the latest information about complementary and alternative methods most commonly available to people with cancer includes more than 200 entries covering herbs, vitamins, minerals, mind/body/spirit, diet and nutrition, physical touch, and biological methods. |
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American Cancer Society’s Complete Guide to Complementary and Alternative Cancer Methods, 2nd Edition $19.99 American Cancer Society,NOOKbook (eBook),Series: American Cancer Society Complete Guide t, English-language edition,Pub by American Cancer Society, Incorporated |
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American Cancer Society’s Complete Guide to Complementary and Alternative Cancer Methods, 2nd Edition $24.95 American Cancer Society, Ted Gansler (Editor), Rick Alteri (Editor),Paperback – Second edition, Edition: 2,Series: American Cancer Society Complete Guide t Series, English-language edition,Pub by American Cancer Society, Incorporated |
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American Holistic Nurses’ Association Guide to Common Chronic Conditions: Self-Care Options to Complement Your Doctor’s Advice $16.2 New – Written by a nurse and approved by a respected professional association of nurses, this holistic self-care guide offers a blend of traditional, alternative, and complementary advice that works in conjunction with a doctor’s care for nearly twenty serious chronic conditions, from allergies and diabetes to Parkinson’s and cancer. It reviews the whole picture in terms of a patient’s options and recovery, offering traditional medical advice, advising on side effects of treatment |
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American Medical Association Family Medical Guide $45 The American Medical Association is the nation s premier health authority an organization that both patients and doctors look to for state-of-the-art medical information and guidance. Now, for the first time in 10 years, the AMA has updated its landmark medical reference a book that belongs in every home. This new edition of the American Medical Association Family Medical Guide has been thoroughly revised to bring it up to date and make it more accessible than ever before. Opening with a brand-new full-color section that walks you through key health issues, it follows with several new and expanded sections on everything from staying healthy and providing first aid and home care to diagnosing symptoms and treating hundreds of different diseases and disorders. This classic guide is the definitive home health reference for the twenty-first century an indispensable book to keep you and your loved ones healthy. Authoritative guidance on hundreds of diseases and the latest tests, treatments, procedures, and drugs New or greatly expanded coverage of genetic testing, sexuality, learning disabilities, preventive health, infertility, pregnancy and childbirth, substance abuse, home caregiving, and first aid A host of new and updated features including full-color spreads on important health topics, Q&A sections, first-person case histories, and newly designed symptoms flowcharts New chapters on diet and health, exercise and fitness, maintaining a healthy weight, reducing stress, genetics, complementary and alternative medicine, staying safe and preventing violence, cosmetic surgery, and preventive health care A new section on health issues at various life stages 64 pages in full color and almost 1,000 illustrations and photographs |
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American Medical Association Guide to Living With Diabetes $25.95 If you are living with diabetes, this book offers in-depth explanations of the recommended lifestyle changes that can help you manage the disease and stresses the importance of rigorous testing and control of your blood sugar to avoid complications. You will learn about the available medications for treating diabetes and about alternative and complementary therapies. The book is complete with sections on gestational diabetes and the increasing threat that type 2 diabetes poses to at-risk children. This essential guidebook gives you and your family the tools you need to prevent or effectively manage type 2 diabetes, take control of your health, and live well. |
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American Medical Association Guide to Living with Diabetes: Preventing and Treating Type 2 Diabetes – Essential Information You and Your Family Need to Know $1.87 More Than 3 Million American Medical Association Books SoldFrom America’s Most Trusted Health Authority, the Ultimate Guide to Understanding, Preventing, and Managing Type 2 DiabetesMillions of Americans have type 2 diabetes, and millions more are at risk of developing the disease. The good news is that it is both preventable and treatable. In the American Medical Association Guide to Living with Diabetes you’ll learn everything you need to know to prevent type 2 diabetes, take control of it if you already have it, and reduce your risk of life-threatening complications.This book provides clear, easy-to-understand explanations of what type 2 diabetes is, what causes it, and how to determine if you are at risk. You’ll find a detailed, easy-to-follow program for preventing diabetes by eating a healthy diet, exercising regularly, and reaching and maintaining a healthy weight. If you are living with diabetes, this invaluable guide offers in-depth explanations of the recommended lifestyle changes that can help you manage the disease, stressing the importance of rigorous testing and control of your blood sugar to avoid complications. You will learn about the available medications for treating diabetes and about alternative and complementary therapies. The book also includes sections on gestational diabetes and the increasing threat that type 2 diabetes poses to at-risk children. By following the recommendations and guidelines in the American Medical Association Guide to Living with Diabetes, you can reduce or eliminate the symptoms, avoid or minimize the risk of serious complications, and become more physically fit, energetic, and alert. In fact, there’s no reason you can’t be healthier than you’ve ever been. |
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An Ethical Framework for Complementary and Alternative Therapists $59.95 As growing numbers of patients turn to complementary and alternative medicine (CAM), the focus of attention has largely been on whether these therapies work and whether they are safe. These questions are central to further integration of CAM with orthodox medicine. But in the absence of formal regulation, it is equally critical to consider the ethical dimensions of the CAM therapeutic encounter.In this book, Julie Stone demonstrates that ethical issues are no less relevant to CAM therapists than they are to doctors or any other group of health professionals. She provides CAM therapists with a detailed framework of the specific ethical issues which affect CAM practice to help practitioners think constructively about how ethics underpin their therapeutic work.An Ethical Framework for Complementary and Alternative Therapists encourages critical and reflective practice, suggests practical problems to common problems, includes illustrative scenarios of ethical dilemmas faced by therapists and summarises key points. This timely book offers a comprehensive guide to this important area. Its challenging conclusions are as relevant to experienced practitioners as to students and newly qualified therapists. This book will also interest policy makers and professional bodies interested in strengthening and enhancing CAM’s potential. |
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An Ethical Framework for Complementary and Alternative Therapists $43.22 Used – In this book, Julie Stone demonstrates that ethical issues are no less relevant to complementary and alternative medicine (CAM) practitioners than they are to any other group of health professionals and provides a detailed framework for CAM practitioners for thinking constructively about how ethics impact on their work. An Ethical Framework for Complementary and Alternative Therapists, encourages critical and reflective practice, suggests practical solutions to common problems, includes i |
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An Introduction to Veterinary Medical Ethics $69.99 One of the most difficult issues that confronts veterinarians and staff today concerns the profession’s obligation to the animal and the sometimes conflicting demands from clients, peers and society. The veterinarian’s role has become more complex with new ethical challenges posed by issues such as growing public awareness regarding animal welfare, increasing economic value of companion animals, growth of veterinary specialization, experimentation with alternative and complementary medicine, and concern for pain management and mental well-being of animals. |
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An Introduction to Veterinary Medical Ethics: Theory and Cases $57.23 New – One of the most difficult issues that confronts veterinarians and staff today concerns the profession’s obligation to the animal and the sometimes conflicting demands from clients, peers and society. The veterinarian’s role has become more complex with new ethical challenges posed by issues such as growing public awareness regarding animal welfare, increasing economic value of companion animals, growth of veterinary specialization, experimentation with alternative and complementary medicin |
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Animal Reiki $14.95 Ideal for animal lovers who are interested in exploring complementary therapies, this book provides a thorough introduction to Reiki, including step-by-step instructions for treating animals. Along the way, the authors relate stories drawn from their years of healing animals to show the power of this alternative method. Animal Reiki reveals how Reiki treatments make animals active partners in the healing process, how Reiki helps to develop the healer’s intuition, and how Reiki deepens the bond between humans and animals. Animal Reiki offers noninvasive, gentle treatments for animals while helping humans deepen their understanding of and ability to communicate with animals. |
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Aromatherapy for Stress Gift Set $0.99 Used – This attractive set contains an 80 page, two color illustrated, softcover book Natural Healing: Stress. Written in an accessible, non technical style, the book shows how to identify, understand and respond positively to stress, and includes a section devoted to self help stress reduction using aromatherapy techniques. The author, Leon Chaitow, has lectured widely in the US on osteopathy, naturopathy, and alternative and complementary medicine.The gift set also includes two bottles of the |
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Arthritis Bible: A Comprehensive Guide to Alternative Therapies and Conventional Treatments for Arthritic Disease $0.99 The complete guide to available therapies for individuals suffering from osteoarthritis and other arthritic diseases.• The most up-to-date information on this disease that strikes one in six people. • Includes case histories, practitioners’ perspectives, and a complete resource guide to the organizations, publications, and Internet sites devoted to arthritis. For those suffering from arthritis and other arthritic diseases such as gout and fibromyalgia, The Arthritis Bible is the most up-to-date and complete resource to available treatments–both alternative and conventional. Forty-three million Americans–one in six of us–are afflicted with arthritis, yet the traditional medical community continues to offer only the limited number of treatments found within the narrowly proscribed boundaries of Western medicine. And while many alternative therapies do provide relief, too many have become victims of the "flavor-of-the-month" mentality, their true merits being lost amidst hype and unwarranted claims before adequate research has been done. The Arthritis Bible supplies the latest wisdom on conventional drugs, exercise, physical therapy, diet, vitamins and minerals, traditional herbs, nutraceuticals, homeopathy, and folk remedies. It also advises how to choose the right medical approach and practitioner, and includes a complete resource guide to the organizations, publications and internet sites devoted to arthritis. For anyone seeking relief from the painful and often debilitating consequences of arthritic diseases, The Arthritis Bible is a must for the shelf. Craig Weatherby is a journalist and writer who has specialized in nutritioin, herbs, and complementary therapies since 1987. His research for The Arthritis Bible spanned two years and entailed extensive study of conventional rheumatology, therapeutic nutrition, physical therapy, infectious etiology of rheumatic diseases, and botanical medicines. |
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Asperger Syndrome: Natural Steps toward a Better Life $44.95 Suzanne C. Lawton, Foreword by Judyth Reichenberg-Ullman,Hardcover,Series: Complementary and Alternative Medicine Series, English-language edition,Pub by ABC-CLIO, Incorporated |
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Assessing the use of complementary and alternative medicine (CAM) among physical therapy faculty. $69 Cynthia St Arnaud Liggett,Paperback, English-language edition,Pub by BiblioLabsII |
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Atopic Dermatitis, An Issue of Immunology and Allergy Clinics $104.99 This issue, Guest Edited by Dr. Mark Boguniewicz, will feature topics such as: Role of Fungi in Atopic Dermatitis; The Infectious Aspects of Atopic Dermatitis; Contact Allergy in Atopic Dermatitis; Role of the Nurse Educator in Atopic Dermatitis; Investigational and Unproven Therapies in Atopic Dermatitis; Addressing Psychosocial Aspects of Atopic Dermatitis; Complementary and Alternative Treatments in Atopic Dermatitis; Quality of Life in Atopic Dermatitis. |
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Atopic Dermatitis, an Issue of Immunology and Allergy Clinics $67.34 New – This issue, Guest Edited by Dr. Mark Boguniewicz, will feature topics such as: Role of Fungi in Atopic Dermatitis; The Infectious Aspects of Atopic Dermatitis; Contact Allergy in Atopic Dermatitis; Role of the Nurse Educator in Atopic Dermatitis; Investigational and Unproven Therapies in Atopic Dermatitis; Addressing Psychosocial Aspects of Atopic Dermatitis; Complementary and Alternative Treatments in Atopic Dermatitis; and, Quality of Life in Atopic Dermatitis. |
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Atopic Dermatitis, an Issue of Immunology and Allergy Clinics $35 Used – This issue, Guest Edited by Dr. Mark Boguniewicz, will feature topics such as: Role of Fungi in Atopic Dermatitis; The Infectious Aspects of Atopic Dermatitis; Contact Allergy in Atopic Dermatitis; Role of the Nurse Educator in Atopic Dermatitis; Investigational and Unproven Therapies in Atopic Dermatitis; Addressing Psychosocial Aspects of Atopic Dermatitis; Complementary and Alternative Treatments in Atopic Dermatitis; and, Quality of Life in Atopic Dermatitis. |
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Autism Frontiers: Clinical Issues and Innovations: Spectrum of Developmental Disabilities Conference 2006 $49.95 Clinicians need the very latest research on all the hot-button topics related to autism—both to work effectively with children and answer their families’ most pressing questions. Autism Frontiers is the book no clinician should practice without: it brings together the biggest names in autism research to examine today’s most important medical and clinical issues. This much-needed professional reference gives clinicians in-depth, up-to-date, and readily applicable research and guidance on the topics they’ll encounter most: early diagnosis and intervention, language and social reciprocity, overlapping syndromes, complementary and alternative medicine, autism and epilepsy, parent advocacy, and more. Readers will also get• a NEW Screening Protocol for Autism—Pasquale Accardo’s quick, 14-item tool clinicians can use as a starting point in the screening process• tables, sample forms, and checklists to help clinicians identify characteristics of autism, elicit information from parents, record clinical impressions of children, and more• the latest from the highly respected experts who conduct the most cutting-edge autism research• best practice recommendations that help professionals create consistent "medical homes" for children with special needs A must for every professional who works with children with autism spectrum disorders in a clinical setting—including physicians, psychologists, OTs, PTs, and SLPs—this essential reference will help readers answer their biggest questions about autism so they can give children the best possible care. |
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Back Pain: A Guide for the Primary Care Physician $50.33 This new book presents all of today’s clinical knowledge on back pain in a comprehensive, definitive volume. Its multidisciplinary approach thoroughly explores the pathophysiology, evaluation, and management of back and neck pain. ? Explores hot topics such as acute rehabilitation of low back pain, chronic back pain, invasion treatments, athletes with back pain, physical therapy, and predicting disability. ? Incorporates new content on complementary and alternative therapies. |
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Basic Concepts in Integrative, Complementary and Alternative Medicine $6.99 Charles Gant MD PhD,NOOK Book (eBook), English-language edition,Pub by Lulu.com |
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Basic Nursing: Foundations of Concepts and Skills $27.16 New – “Basic Nursing: Foundations of Concepts and Skills covers all fundamental aspects of practical/vocational nursing. It includes chapters on complementary/alternative therapies, human development, health promotion, infection control, diagnostic tests, and elder, long-term, and home health can the profession’s history and relevant cultural diversity concerns, legal/ethical issues, and skills. The text adheres to the nursing process format and designed for use in all practical and vocational n |
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Basic Nursing: Foundations of Concepts and Skills $55.03 Basic Nursing: Foundations of Concepts and Skills covers all fundamental aspects of practical/vocational nursing. It includes chapters on complementary/alternative therapies, human development, health promotion, infection control, diagnostic tests, and elder, long-term, and home health can the profession’s history and relevant cultural diversity concerns, legal/ethical issues, and skills. The text adheres to the nursing process format and designed for use in all practical and vocational nursing programs. |
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Best Practices: An Evidence-Based Guide to Excellence in Nursing Care $2.7 This unique text provides nurses comprehensive clinical practices supported by research findings. Each entry features a synopsis of the practice and reviews by multiple research studies and respected medical and nursing organizations. Topics include issues important to nursing practice; nursing diagnosis; patient monitoring; drug therapies; medication administration; infusion therapies; alternative and complementary therapies; treatments; patient teaching; and, documentation and guidelines for specialty groups, such as pediatric, geriatric, and maternal-neonate patients. Charts and tables help to illustrate research studies, and graphic logos call out controversial issues, clinical impact, and treatments in the news. An appendix lists resources and Internet resources. |
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Bethesda Handbook of Clinical Oncology $40.79 Written by clinicians from the National Cancer Institute and other leading institutions, this comprehensive, clear, concise oncology handbook is designed specifically for quick bedside consultation. It covers all malignancies and offers busy clinicians practical guidelines on daily patient management. The user-friendly format features tables, charts, bullet points, and algorithms. The thoroughly updated Second Edition includes new chemotherapeutic agents, dosages, and treatment regimens and the latest clinical trials data. New chapters focus on targeted therapies and complementary and alternative medicine in oncology. The Bethesda Handbook of Clinical Oncology, Second Edition is also available for PDAs. See Media Products section for details. Doody’’s Core Titles(TM) 2009. |
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Beyond Complementary Medicine: Legal and Ethical Perspectives on Health Care and Human Evolution $88.69 Consumers increasingly are turning to complementary medicine, such as acupuncture, chiropractic, naturopathy, massage therapy, dietary supplements and herbs, energy healing, meditation and yoga, and mind-body therapies. This book addresses the growing interest in the legal, ethical, and regulatory aspects of integrating such care into conventional clinical settings.Integration of divergent philosophies, paradigms, and practices requires responsible investigation, informed judgment, and open-minded yet critical study and analysis of various systems of healing. Michael H. Cohen offers providers and policymakers vitally important information by addressing questions such as credentialing, malpractice, informed consent, and liability for referrals. He describes both practical strategies for minimizing liability, as well as the necessary future evolution of the legal and regulatory structure.Cohen also probes uncharted ethical and bioethical issues in complementary medicine and integrative health care. He further explores the connection between law, medicine, and spirituality and the role of this connection in human evolution. The book’s range mirrors the integrative process itself, a process of grappling with, and meaningfully assimilating, disparate traditions and unfamiliar ways of thinking about the significance of health, body, and being. Beyond Complementary Medicine is required reading for anyone involved in health care, including executives, insurers, managed care organizations, attorneys, ethicists, and lawmakers; physicians integrating complementary and alternative therapies; complementary and alternative medicine practitioners; medical schools, law schools, andeducational institutions offering programs in health care, public health, and complementary therapies; companies manufacturing herbs and dietary supplements; and most of all, patients and their families.Michael H. Cohen is President of the Institute for Integrative and Energy Medicine, a n |
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Beyond Complementary Medicine: Legal and Ethical Perspectives on Health Care and Human Evolution $83.97 New – Explores the web of legal, ethical, and regulatory issues surrounding the integration of complementary and alternative medicine into clinical care |
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Beyond Complementary Medicine: Legal and Ethical Perspectives on Health Care and Human Evolution $6.59 Used – Explores the web of legal, ethical, and regulatory issues surrounding the integration of complementary and alternative medicine into clinical care |
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