Complementary and Alternative Medicine Sourcebook

by Sutton, Amy L.

• ISBN13: 9780780810822
• ISBN10: 0780810821
• Edition: 4th
• Format: Hardcover
• Copyright: 2010-05-30
• Publisher: Omnigraphics Inc

Summary

Omnigraphics' Health Reference Series is designed for the general reader seeking guidance on how to avoid serious illness by following preventive lifestyles and recognizing early warning signs. It also supports the layperson who has received a diagnosis of a serious disease or disorder as well as the family member or nonprofessional caregiver who must learn to care and to cope with the illness. Each volume in the series deals comprehensively with a particular area of medical concern and contains material found in publications issued by the National Institutes of Health and other agencies and associations. Nowhere else can general readers find this information conveniently collected, coordinated, and indexed in book form.

Table of Contents

Preface	p. xi
An Overview of Complementary and Alternative Medicine (CAM)
What is Complementary and Alternative Medicine (CAM)?	p. 3
Common Questions and Answers about CAM	p. 7
The Use of CAM in the United States	p. 13
CAM Use and Children	p. 17
CAM Use in Older Adults	p. 21
Health Care Providers and CAM	p. 31
Selecting a CAM Practitioner	p. 32
Tips for Talking with Your Health Care Providers about CAM	p. 37
Insurance Issues and Paying for CAM Treatment	p. 39
Health Fraud Awareness	p. 45
Use Caution Buying Medical Products Online	p. 51
Alternative Medicine Systems
What are Whole Medical Systems?	p. 59
Ayurvedic Medicine	p. 65
Other Indigenous Medical Systems	p. 73
Traditional Chinese Medicine	p. 74
Native American Medicine	p. 78
Acupuncture	p. 81
Homeopathy	p. 85
Naturopathy	p. 91
Dietary Supplements
Questions and Answers about Dietary Supplements	p. 101
Botanical Dietary Supplements	p. 107
Using Dietary Supplements Wisely	p. 111
Adolescents and Supplement Use	p. 117
Tips for Older Dietary Supplement Users	p. 121
Vitamin A and Carotenoids	p. 129
Vitamin B6	p. 137
Vitamin B12	p. 143
Vitamin D	p. 147
Vitamin E	p. 153
Folate (Folic Acid)	p. 161
Magnesium	p. 169
Omega-3 Fatty Acid Supplements	p. 175
Fish Oils	p. 176
Flaxseed and Flaxseed Oils	p. 190
Selenium	p. 193
Bone and Joint Health Supplements	p. 197
Calcium Supplements and Bone Health	p. 198
Glucosamine/Chondroitin Supplements and Joint Health	p. 201
Immune System Support Supplements	p. 205
Echinacea	p. 206
Zinc	p. 208
Mood and Brain Health Supplements	p. 213
Ginkgo Biloba	p. 214
St. John's Wort	p. 216
Probiotics: Supplements for Gastrointestinal Health	p. 219
Sports and Energy Supplements	p. 225
Sports Supplements	p. 226
Energy Drinks	p. 231
Supplements Used for Weight Loss	p. 235
Green Tea	p. 236
Hoodia	p. 238
Biologically Based Therapies
Biologically Based Therapies: An Overview	p. 243
Apitherapy	p. 253
Aromatherapy and Essential Oils	p. 257
Diet-Based Therapies	p. 263
Detoxification Diets	p. 264
Fasting	p. 267
Gerson Therapy	p. 269
Macrobiotics	p. 273
Veganism	p. 275
Vegetarianism	p. 279
Oxygen Therapy	p. 285
Mind-Body Medicine
Mind-Body Medicine: An Overview	p. 293
Art Therapy	p. 299
Biofeedback	p. 303
Deep Breathing Exercises	p. 311
Feng Shui	p. 317
Guided Imagery and Hypnosis	p. 321
Guided Imagery	p. 322
Hypnosis	p. 324
Meditation	p. 329
Music Therapy	p. 335
Prayer and Spirituality	p. 341
Relaxation Training	p. 345
Tai Chi	p. 349
Yoga	p. 353
Other Mind-Body Medicine Therapies	p. 357
Color Therapy	p. 358
Dance Therapy	p. 359
Manipulative and Body-Based Therapies
Manipulative and Body-Based Therapies: An Overview	p. 363
Alexander Technique	p. 371
Aquatic Therapy (Hydrotherapy)	p. 383
Chiropractice Care and Osteopathic Manipulation	p. 399
Craniosacral Therapy	p. 403
Feldenkrais Method	p. 407
Massage Therapy	p. 413
Massage Therapy Overview	p. 414
Lymphatic Drainage Massage	p. 419
Tui Na: Chinese Massage	p. 421
Pilates	p. 423
Qigong	p. 427
Reflexology	p. 431
Structural Integration Techniques	p. 435
Hellerwork Structural Integration	p. 436
Rolfing	p. 438
Other Manipulative and Body-Based Therapies	p. 447
Applied Kinesiology	p. 448
Bowen Technique	p. 449
Trager Approach	p. 450
Energy-Based Therapies
Energy Medicine: An Overview	p. 455
Magnet Therapy	p. 463
Polarity Therapy	p. 467
Reiki	p. 471
Shiatsu	p. 475
Therapeutic Touch	p. 479
Other Energy-Based Therapies	p. 483
Bioresonance Therapy	p. 484
Crystal and Gem Therapy	p. 486
Zero Balancing	p. 487
Alternative Treatments for Specific Diseases and Conditions
Arthritis and CAM	p. 491
Asthma, Allergies, and CAM	p. 503
Cancer and CAM	p. 507
Cognitive Decline and CAM	p. 517
Diabetes and CAM	p. 523
Fibromyalgia and CAM	p. 529
Headache and CAM	p. 533
Heart Disease and Chelation Therapy	p. 537
Hepatitis C and CAM	p. 541
Hormones, CAM, and Aging	p. 547
Infertility and CAM	p. 559
Herbal Remedies for Infertility	p. 560
Infertility and CAM	p. 561
Low Back Pain and CAM	p. 563
Menopausal Symptoms and CAM	p. 567
Mental Health Care and CAM	p. 573
Overview of CAM Used in Mental Health Care	p. 574
Alcohol Addiction and Electroacupuncture	p. 579
Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD) and CAM	p. 580
Anxiety and Self-Hypnosis	p. 582
Posttraumatic Stress Disorder and Acupuncture	p. 583
Sleep Disorders and CAM	p. 585
Additional Help and Information
Glossary of Terms Related to Alternative and Complementary Medicine	p. 593
Directory of Organizations that Provide Information about Alternative and Complementary Medicine	p. 599
Index	p. 615
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