Integrative medicine /

Drawing on solid scientific evidence as well as extensive first-hand experience, this manual provides the practical information you need to safely and effectively integrate complementary and alternative treatment modalities into your practice. It explains how alternative therapies can help you fight...

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Bibliographic Details
Corporate Author: ScienceDirect (Online service)
Other Authors: Rakel, David
Format: eBook
Language:English
Published: Philadelphia, PA : Saunders Elsevier, ©2007.
Edition:2nd ed.
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Online Access:Connect to the full text of this electronic book
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Summary:Drawing on solid scientific evidence as well as extensive first-hand experience, this manual provides the practical information you need to safely and effectively integrate complementary and alternative treatment modalities into your practice. It explains how alternative therapies can help you fight diseases that do not respond readily to traditional treatments ... presents integrative treatments for a full range of diseases and conditions, including autism, stroke, chronic fatigue syndrome, and various forms of cancer ... explores how to advise patients on health maintenance and wellness ... and offers advice on topics such as meditation, diet, and exercises for back pain. 24 new chapters, a new organization, and new bonus PDA software make this landmark reference more useful than ever. Provides dosages and precautions to help you avoid potential complications. Delivers therapy-based pearls to enhance your patient care. Facilitates patient education with helpful handouts.
Physical Description:1 online resource (xxiv, 1238 pages) : illustrations
Bibliography:Includes bibliographical references and index.
ISBN:9781416029540
1416029540