By integrating complementary and alternative medicine (CAM) with traditional medical treatment, this volume represents the next generation in the evolving field of integrative medicine. Features a unique approach and case studies immediately applicable to clinical practice. Far more than a review of CAM modalities, this is an evidence-based and clinically authoritative guide for family medicine and primary care providers.

Table of Contents:

Chapter 1 Principles and Practice of Integrative Medicine

Chapter 2 Psychosocial Determinants of Health and Illness: Re-Integrating Mind, Body, and Spirit

Chapter 3 Mind-Body Medicine

Chapter 4 A New Definition of Patient-Centered Care

Chapter 5 Botanical Medicine: Overview

Chapter 6 Botanical Medicine: Drug-Herb Interactions and Adverse Effects

Chapter 7 Integrative Approach to Nutrition

Chapter 8 Manipulative Medicine

Chapter 9 Asian Medicine

Chapter 10 Ayurvedic Medicine

Chapter 11 Movement Therapies

Chapter 12 Homeopathy

Chapter 13 Exercise

Chapter 14 Spirituality and Health

Chapter 15 Informatics and Integrative Medicine

Chapter 16 Selected Issues in Environmental Medicine

Chapter 17 Integrative Approach to Allergy

Chapter 18 Integrative Approach to Cardiovascular Health

Chapter 19 Integrative Approach to Chronic Fatigue Syndrome

Chapter 20 Integrative Approach to Endocrinology

Chapter 21 Integrative Approach to the Gastrointestinal System

Chapter 22 Integrative Approach to Neurology

Chapter 23 Integrative Approach to Oncology

Chapter 24 Integrative Approach to Osteoporosis

Chapter 25 Integrative Approach to Otolaryngology

Chapter 26 Integrative Approach to Pain

Chapter 27 Integrative Approach to Pulmonary Disorders

Chapter 28 Integrative Approach to Psychiatry

Chapter 29 Integrative Approach to Rheumatology

Chapter 30 Selected Topics in Pediatrics: Well Child Care

Chapter 31 Integrative Approach to Common Pediatric Conditions

Chapter 32 Integrative Approach to Pregnancy

Chapter 33 Integrative Approach to Common Conditions in Women's Health

Chapter 34 Integrative Approach to Menopause

Chapter 35 Integrative Approach to Geriatircs

Chapter 36 Legal and Ethical Issues in Integrative Medicine

Chapter 37 Selected Cases in Integrative Medicine through the Life Cycle

Benjamin Kligler and Roberta A. Lee, both: Beth Israel Center for Health and Healing, New York, New York