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9780789731197

Absolute Beginner's Guide to Alternative Medicine

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    9780789731197

  • ISBN10:

    0789731193

  • Edition: 1st
  • Format: Paperback
  • Copyright: 2004-03-23
  • Publisher: Que Pub
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Summary

The world of alternative medicine can be an intimidating and confusing place - there are so many different practices all claiming success for improved health.Absolute Beginner's Guide to Alternative Medicineguides you through the hype to the heart of alternative therapy, helping you discover which alternative is right for you. It is an easy-to-follow comprehensive resource, covering therapies as diverse as Chinese medicine, aromatherapy, massage, biofeedback, dream study, herbal remedies, meditation, Ayuredic medicine, homeopathy, yoga, prayer, and much more.Written in easy-to-understand language, this book begins with the basics, covering the benefits of each therapy as well as things to watch out for. You then learn how to find a qualified practitioner, how diagnoses are made in each field, and what treatments work best for which ailments. The author also spells out how various therapies are used in conjunction with traditional Western medical treatment in complementary medicine. Find the best alternative therapy for your lifestyle and health needs withAbsolute Beginner's Guide to Alternative Medicine!

Author Biography

Karen L. Fontaine received a bachelor's degree from Valparaiso University, a nursing degree from Lutheran Hospital in St. Louis, and a master's degree in psychiatric nursing from Rush University in Chicago. Karen is a Professor of Nursing at Purdue University Calumet, where she has been teaching for 20 years.

Table of Contents

An Introduction to Alternative Medicinep. 1
What Is Alternative Medicine All About?p. 3
How Does Alternative Medicine Work?p. 17
Non-Western Healing Methodsp. 33
Traditional Chinese Medicinep. 35
Ayurvedic Medicinep. 51
Native American Healingp. 69
Botanical Healingp. 81
Herbal Medicinep. 83
Naturopathyp. 99
Homeopathyp. 105
Aromatherapyp. 115
Manual Healing Practicesp. 129
Chiropractic Practicep. 131
Massagep. 141
Pressure-Point Therapiesp. 155
Energy-Balancing Therapiesp. 167
Combined Manual Therapiesp. 177
Mind-Body Techniquesp. 187
Yogap. 189
Meditationp. 201
Hypnotherapyp. 215
Dreamworkp. 227
Biofeedbackp. 241
Movement-Oriented Therapiesp. 247
Spiritual Therapiesp. 257
Shamanismp. 259
Faith and Prayerp. 269
Other Therapiesp. 281
Bioelectromagneticsp. 283
Detoxifying Therapiesp. 295
Animal-Assisted Therapyp. 303
Appendixp. 315
Alternative Therapies for Common Health Problemsp. 317
Indexp. 345
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