Complementary Medicine
A Practical Guide
Published on 4. September 1997
Book
Paperback/Softback
256 pages
978-0-7506-2881-5 (ISBN)
Description
This practical guide covers all the major types of complementary therapies and is aimed at the General Practitioner and health professional. The intention is to provide an easy-to-use reference guide that will give the doctor enough information to be able to advise or refer a patient who is a suitable candidate for another form of treatment. Each chapter is organized to cover the history, mechanism of action and techniques of a therapy, as well as the conditions that are suitable or otherwise for the particular type of therapy. The advantages and disadvantages of treatment are also given. Costs are discussed, together with the pros and cons of NHS funding versus private fees, and an appendix gives contact numbers for further education, training and appropriate referrals.
More details
Language
English
Place of publication
London
United Kingdom
Publishing group
Elsevier Health Sciences
Target group
College/higher education
Professional and scholarly
Product notice
Paperback (UK-trade)
Illustrations
10 ills.
Dimensions
Height: 216 mm
Width: 138 mm
Weight
300 gr
ISBN-13
978-0-7506-2881-5 (9780750628815)
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Content
Preface; Complementary medicine - an overview; Acupuncture; Manual therapies - osteopathy and chiropractice, kinesiology, reflexology, shiatzu; Oral therapies - homeopathy, herbal, Chinese medicine, Indian ('Ayurvedic'), Nutrition (mineral, garlic, fasting, green lipped mussel extract); Postural therapies - Alexander technique, Feldenkrais technique; Psychosomatic - hypnosis, auto suggestion, meditation/relaxation; 'Senses' therapy - sound therapy, colour therapy, aromatherapy; Other therapies (e.g. iridology, faith-healing, hydrotherapy, monodiets, bonesetting, polarity, rolfing, eurythmy, pranayama, Unani medicine); Complementary therapy in common general practice conditions - migraine and headaches, arthritis, eczema, back pain, sports injuries, asthma, irritable bowel syndrome, stress and anxiety; Complementary medicine in disease prevention - smoking, eating disorders, alcohol, drug addiction; Medicolegal; Index.