Integrative gastroenterology / edited by Gerard E. Mullin.

Format:

Book

Contributor:

Mullin, Gerard E.

Series:

Weil integrative medicine library.

Weil integrative medicine library

Language:

English

Subjects (All):

Gastrointestinal system--Diseases.

Gastrointestinal system.

Integrative medicine.

Physical Description:

1 online resource (711 p.)

Edition:

1st ed.

Place of Publication:

New York : Oxford University Press, 2011.

Language Note:

English

Summary:

This volume, under the authorship of Gerard Mullin at Johns Hopkins, and under the series editorship of Andrew Weil, the leading authority on integrative medicine in the US, offers a critical appraisal of integrative approaches to gastrointestinal disorders, including discussions of what's known and what's not known, and making practical recommendations on advising patients on controversial areas. In managing the patient, alternative therapies are never to be seen as substitutes for mainstream medical care, but always 'integrated' into the overall regimen, and always subjected to the best avai

Contents:

Cover; Contents; Contributors; 1. Why Integrative Gastroenterology?; 2. The American Digestive Disease Epidemic; 3. An Overview of Digestive, Sensing, and Immune Functions of the Gut; 4. The Intestinal Microbiota in Health and Disease: Bystanders, Guardians, or Villains?; 5. Alternative Laboratory Testing for Gastrointestinal Disease; 6. New Molecular Techniques Revolutionize Understanding of the Influence of Gut Microbiota on Health and Disease; 7. Principles of Integrative Gastroenterology: Systemic Signs of Underlying Digestive Dysfunction and Disease

8. The Skin and the Gastrointestinal Tract9. Premenstrual and Menstrual Exacerbation of IBS: An Integrative Medicine Analysis of the Bi-Directional Connection between Female Hormones and Gut Health; 10. Fibromyalgia and Gastrointestinal Disorders; 11. Acupuncture for Digestive System; 12. Ayurveda and Digestive Health; 13. Osteopathic Medicine; 14. Gastroenterology and an Integrative Chiropractic Approach; 15. Energy Medicine and Gastrointestinal Disorders; 16. Guided Imagery and Gastroenterology; 17. Hypnosis and Gastrointestinal Disorders; 18. Homeopathy Origins and Therapeutic Principles

19. Massage for Digestive Health20. Mindfulness Based Stress Reduction for Health and Diseases; 21. Naturopathic Medicine and Digestion; 22. Taiji, Qigong, and Digestive Health; 23. Digestive Health and Reiki Energy; 24. Self-Care Journaling for Digestive Health; 25. Spirituality; 26. What Patients Want from Their Doctors; 27. The Value of Support Groups; 28. Overview of Visceral Manipulation for the Integrative Gastroenterologist; 29. Probiotics in the Prevention and Treatment of Gastrointestinal Disease

30. The Role of Nutritional Genomics and Functional Medicine in the Management of Crohn's Disease31. Functional Foods for Digestive Health and Disease; 32. The Role of Herbal Medicine in Integrative Gastroenterology; 33. Brief Review of Mind-Body Medicine in Gastroenterology Practice; 34. Mind-Body Medicine in Digestive Disease; 35. Yoga and Digestive Health; 36. Integrative Approaches to Abdominal Pain; 37. Over-the-Counter Remedies for Digestive Health: Potion or Poison?; 38. Systemic Interactions Between Dental and Gastroenterological Diseases

39. Upper Gastrointestinal Disorders: Dyspepsia, Heartburn, Peptic Ulcer Disease, and Helicobacter pylori40. Celiac Disease; 41. Food Reactions and Their Implications in the Irritable Bowel Syndrome; 42. An Evidence-Based Review of Complementary and Integrative Approaches for Irritable Bowel Syndrome; 43. Nutrition Strategies for the Treatment of IBS and the Prevention of Digestive Complaints; 44. Alternative Approaches to the Patient with Inflammatory Bowel Disease; 45. Obesity; 46. Nutrition and Colorectal Health; 47. Liver Disease

48. Integrative Approaches to Diseases of the Pancreas and Gallbladder

Notes:

Description based upon print version of record.

Includes bibliographical references and index.

ISBN:

1-283-11326-0

9786613113269

0-19-970786-3

OCLC:

726735439