Alternative Health Care

by Bradford, Nikki; Lavery, Sheila; Sullivan, Karen; Hill, Clare; Vowles, Diana; Fyson, Nance

• ISBN13: 9781571451101
• ISBN10: 1571451102
• Format: Hardcover
• Copyright: 1997-01-01
• Publisher: Thunder Bay Pr

Table of Contents

INTRODUCTION	7	(1)
HOW TO USE THIS BOOK	8
THE THERAPIES	10	(146)
ESTERN THERAPIES	10	(28)
ACUPUNCTURE	10	(10)
AURICULAR THERAPY	20	(2)
SHIATSU & ACUPRESSURE	22	(2)
CHINESE HERBALISM	24	(6)
AYURVEDIC MEDICINE	30	(6)
POLARITY THERAPY	36	(2)
MANIPULATIVE THERAPIES	38	(30)
OSTEOPATHY	38	(8)
CRANIAL OSTEOPATHY	46	(2)
CHIROPRACTIC	48	(6)
MASSAGE	54	(6)
REFLEXOLOGY	60	(6)
METAMORPHIC TECHINQUE	66	(2)
NATURAL THERAPIES	68	(42)
AROMATHERAPHY	68	(6)
HOMEOPATHY	74	(6)
NUTURITIONAL THERAPY	80	(12)
WESTERN HERBALISM	92	(6)
NATUROPATHY	98	(6)
BACH FLOWER REMEDIES	104	(6)
ACTIVE THERAPIES	110	(24)
RELAXATION & VISUALIZATION	110	(6)
ALEXANDER TECHNIQUE	116	(6)
HYPNOTHERAPY	122	(6)
YOGA	128	(2)
TAI CHI	130	(2)
AUTOGENIC TRANING	132	(2)
THERAPIES INVOLVING EXTERNAL POWERS	134	(22)
SPIRITUAL HEALING	134	(2)
COLOR THERAPY	136	(2)
CRYSTAL & GEMSTONE THERAPY	138	(2)
CYMATICS	140	(2)
RADIONICS	142	(2)
BODYWORK: ROLFING, HELLERWORK AND BIODYNAMIC THERAPY	144	(4)
ARTS THERAPIES: ART THERAPY, DANCE MOVEMENT THERAPY, MUSIC THERAPY DRAMATHERAPY	148	(4)
DIAGNOSTIC THERAPIES: KINESIOLOGY, IRIDOLOGY AND KIRLIAN PHOTOGRAPHY	152	(4)
INDEX OF SYMPTOMS	156	(4)
SYSTEMS OF THE BODY	160	(156)
CIRCULATORY SYSTEM Anemia, High Blood Pressure (Hypertension), Atherosclerosis, Angina, Palpitations, Heart Failure, Chilblains, Varicose Veins, Raynaud's Phenomenon, Leukemia	160	(12)
REPIRATORY SYSTEM Common Cold, Influenza (Flu), Catarrth, Pleurisy, Emphysema, Chronic Bronchitis, Asthma, Hay Fever, Pneumonia, Lung Cancer	172	(10)
MIND AND NERVOUS SYSTEM Depression, Anxiety, Stress, Bereavement, Insomnia, Neuralgia, Shingles, Headaches and Migraines, Epilepsy, Parkinson's Disease, Stroke, Meningitis, Repetitive Strain Injury (RSI)	182	(16)
ENDOCRINE SYSTEM Diabetes, Thyroid Problems	198	(4)
MALE REPRODUCTIVE SYSTEM Prostate Problems, Infertility, Erectile Dysfunction, Sexually Transmitted Diseases (STDs), Cancer	202	(8)
FEMALE REPRODUCTIVE SYSTEM Premenstrual Syndrome (PMS), Infertility, Pelvic Pain (PID), Period Problems, Sexually Transmitted Diseases (STDs), Miscarriage and Abortion, Pregnancy, Childbirth, Post-delivery Problems, Postnatal Depression, Breastfeeding Problems, Breast Problems, Cancer, Thrush, Hysterectomy, Menopause	210	(24)
URINARY SYSTEM Incontinence, Urethristis, Kidney Stones, Kidney Disease, Cystitis (and Bladder Infection)	243	(6)
DIGESTIVE SYSTEM Diarrhea, Constipation, Hemorrhoids, Anal Fissure, Hernis, Beer Gust, Flatulence and Burping, Indigestion and Heartbun, Gallstones, Irritable Bowel Syndrome (IBS), Liver Problems, Digestive Cancers, Obesity, Peptic Ulcers, Gastrienteristis, Crohn's Disease	240	(16)
IMMUNE (LYMPHATIC) SYSTEM HIV and AIDS, Allergies, Glandular Fever, Myalgic Encephalomyelitis (ME), Hodgkin's Disease, How to Boost Your Immune System	256	(10)
EYES Conjunctivitis, Styes, Eyestrain, Blepharitis, Glaucoma, Cataracts	266	(8)
EARS, NOSE, THROAT AND MOUTH Ear Infections, Ear Wax, Tinnitus, Periodontal Disease, Bad Breath (Halitosis), Cold Sores, Mouth Ulcers, Oral Thrush, Dental Pain and Phobia, Tonsillitis, Laryngitis, Sinus Problems	274	(12)
SKIN AND HAIR Eczema, Dermatitis, Psoriasis, Impetigo, Urticaria, Cellulite, Ringworm, Warts, Scabies, Boils, Abscesses, Corns and Colluses, Acne, Exccessive Perspiration, Baldness, Dandruff, Athlete's Foot	286	(16)
MUSCULO-SKELETAL SYSTEM Arthritis, Rheumatism, Backache, Cramp, Soft Tissue Damage, Breaks and Fractures, Bunions, Osteoporosis, Sciatcia, Muscular Dystrophy	302	(14)
INFANTS AND CHILDREN Childhood Diseases, Colds and Influenza, Coughs, Croup, Glue Ear, Ear Infections, Sticky Eye, Worms, Vomiting and Diarrhea, Hyperactivity, Night Terrors, Bedwetting, Chronic Sleep Disturbance, Teething, Constant Crying, Colic, Diaper Rash, Cradle Cap, Thrush (Candidiasis), Impetigo, Childhood Leukemia, The Immunization Debate	316	(20)
HOME AND EMERGENCY FIRST AID Bites and Stings, Bruises, Blisters, Shock, Acute Toothache, Cuts and Abrasions, Sprains, Bone Breaks, Splinters, Travel Sickness, Nosebleeds, Burns and Scalds, Sunburn and Sunstroke, Food Poisoning, Alternative Healthcare Medicine Chest	336	(10)
DIRECTORY	346	(24)
INDEX	370	(8)
ACKNOWLEDGMENTS	378