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9781741148466

Holism and Complementary Medicine Origins and Principles

by Di Stefano, Vincent
  • ISBN13:

    9781741148466

  • ISBN10:

    1741148464

  • eBook ISBN(s):

    9781000257434

  • Edition: 1st
  • Format: Paperback
  • Copyright: 2006-09-28
  • Publisher: Allen & Unwin

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Summary

This systematic overview of traditional healing practices discusses the increasing popularity of natural and complementary therapies. Covering the development of the Western biomedical model and explaining the holistic philosophy that alternative Western medicine is based on, this is an accessible guide to the origins and core principals of natural therapies. This reference also addresses key practice issues, such as the role holistic principles have to play in today's health care system and explaining their place in the therapeutic relationship.

Author Biography

Vincent Di Stefano is a practitioner in osteopathy and western herbal medicine, with a practice in Melbourne. He has qualifications in gerontology, acupuncture and naturopathy as well as a Masters in health sciences. He has lectured extensively and private colleges and is currently lecturing at Victoria University. He regularly contributes to a number of journals, conferences and professional associations.

Table of Contents

Foreword vii
Preface xi
Introduction: The making of a new medicine xv
PART I ORIGINS
Antiquity
3(16)
The early origins of medicine
Middle times
19(17)
The gathering light
Modernity and beyond
36(23)
The temple of power
PART II PRINCIPLES
Holism and reductionism in medicine
59(20)
Reconciling the opposites
The healing relationship
79(17)
Reflections on the clinical encounter
The therapeutic aims of holistic medicine
96(18)
Restoring the body, empowering the mind
Turning the medicine wheel
114(23)
Between paradigms
Firming the foundations
137(19)
Ways of knowing
Completing the circle
156(18)
Voices of renewal
Glossary 174(4)
References 178(9)
Notes 187(12)
Index 199

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