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Author Freeman, Lynn.

Title Mosby's complementary & alternative medicine : a research-based approach
Edition Second edition / [Lyn W. Freeman [editor]
Published St. Louis, Mo. ; London : Mosby, 2004

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 W'BOOL  615.5 Fre/Mca 2004  AVAILABLE
Description xix, 588 pages : illustrations, portraits ; 29 cm
Contents Pt. 1. Mind-body integration -- 1. Physiologic pathways of mind-body communication -- 2. Research on mind-body effects -- 3. Psychoneuroimmunology and conditioning of immune function -- 4. How relationships and life events affect health : human studies -- Pt. 2. Mind-body interventions -- 5. Relaxation therapy -- 6. Meditation -- 7. Biofeedback / Frank Andrasik -- 8. Hypnosis -- 9. Imagery -- Pt. 3. Alternative professionals -- 10. Chiropractic -- 11. Acupuncture -- 12. Homeopathy : like cures like -- 13. Massage therapy -- 14. Aromatherapy / Jane Buckle -- Pt. 4. Complementary self-help strategies -- 15. Herbs as medical intervention -- 16. Exercise as an alternative therapy -- Pt. 5. Energetics and spirituality -- 17. Spirituality and healing -- 18. Therapeutic touch : healing with energy
Summary "This research-based exploration of clinically relevant complementary and alternative medicine introduces you to complex scientific material in a straightforward, understandable approach." "Detailing the history, philosophy, and mechanisms of complementary and alternative medicine, this book balances theory with practical application and methods of treatment to give you a full understanding of each therapy. In Mosby's Complementary and Alternative Medicine solid research serves as the basis for each discussion, with a thorough review of the indications, contraindications, and clinically controlled trials."--BOOK JACKET
Notes Previous ed.: 2001
Formerly CIP. Uk
Bibliography Includes bibliographical references and index
Subject Evidence-based medicine.
Alternative medicine -- Problems, exercises, etc.
Alternative medicine.
Exercise.
Mental Healing.
Mind-Body Relations, Metaphysical.
Complementary Therapies.
Complementary Therapies.
Exercise.
Mental Healing.
Mind-Body Relations, Metaphysical.
Plants, Medicinal.
Genre/Form Problems and exercises.
Author Freeman, Lynda W.
LC no. 00002552
ISBN 0323026265 :
9780323026260 hardback
Other Titles Complementary & alternative medicine
Complementary medicine and alternative therapies