American Cancer Society's Complementary and Alternative Cancer Methods Handbook

by American Cancer Society

• ISBN13: 9780944235409
• ISBN10: 0944235409
• Format: Paperback
• Copyright: 2002-04-01
• Publisher: Amer Cancer Society

Summary

American Cancer Society's Complementary and Alternative Cancer Methods Handbook 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 200 entries covering a broad range, such as herbs, vitamins, minerals, mind/body/spirit, diet and nutrition, physical touch, and biological methods. Each entry provides a succinct synopsis of what the method involves and what effects are most important to know. Current research findings are provided in brief and understandable language. Encyclopedic format allows readers fast access to specific areas of interest.

-- Hundreds of entries covering a broad range, such as Herbs, Vitamins, Minerals, Diet, Manual Healing, and Biological Methods, written in clear, understandable language

-- Thorough review and evaluation of each method by experts in the field

-- Current trends, safety and regulatory issues, insurance coverage, and ACS guidelines for using complementary and alternative methods

Table of Contents

Acknowledgments	vi
How to Use This Book	vii
Overview of Complementary and Alternative Methods	1	(14)
Mind, Body, and Spirit Methods	15	(40)
Manual Healing and Physical Touch Methods	55	(40)
Herb, Vitamin, and Mineral Methods	95	(101)
Diet and Nutrition Methods	196	(32)
Pharmacological and Biological Treatment Methods	228	(40)
Resource Guide	268	(4)
Index	272