Complementary and alternative medicine sourcebook : basic consumer health information about ayurveda, acupuncture, aromatherapy, chiropractic care, diet-based therapies, guided imagery, herbal and vitamin supplements, homeopathy, hypnosis, massage, meditation, naturopathy, pilates, reflexology, reiki, shiatsu, tai chi, traditional Chinese medicine, yoga, and other complementary and alternative medical therapies; along with statistics, tips for selecting a practitioner, treatments for specific health conditions, a glossary of related terms, and a directory of resources for additional help and information.

Format:

Book

Contributor:

Omnigraphics, Inc., issuing body.

Series:

Health reference series.

Health reference series

Gale eBooks

Language:

English

Subjects (All):

Alternative medicine--Popular works.

Alternative medicine.

Physical Description:

1 online resource (xviii, 674 pages).

Edition:

Sixth edition.

Place of Publication:

Detroit, Michigan : Omnigraphics, [2018]

Summary:

"Provides basic consumer health information about alternative and complementary medical therapies, including dietary supplements, mind-body medicine, and manipulative and body-based therapies, along with facts about alternative treatments for specific diseases and conditions. Includes index, glossary of related terms, other resources and includes online access"-- Provided by publisher.

Contents:

pt. 1. An overview of complementary and alternative medicine (CAM)

pt. 2. Alternative medicine systems

pt. 3. Dietary supplements

pt. 4. Biologically based therapies

pt. 5. Mind-body medicine

pt. 6. Manipulative and body-based therapies

pt. 7. Energy-based therapies

pt. 8. Alternative treatments for specific diseases and conditions

pt. 9. Additional help and information.

Notes:

Includes bibliographical references and index.

Description based on print version record.

ISBN:

9781787850149

1787850145

9780780816336

0780816331

OCLC:

1031408087