Book[edited by] Marc S. Micozzi ; with forewords by C. Everett Koop, Aviad Haramati, and George D. Lundberg.
Summary: Get a solid, global foundation of the therapies and evidence-based clinical applications of CAI. Fundamentals of Complementary, Alternative, and Integrative Medicine, 6th Edition is filled with the most up-to-date information on scientific theory and research of holistic medicine from experts around the world. The 6th edition of this acclaimed text includes all new content on quantum biology and biofields in health and nursing, integrative mental health care, and homeopathic medicine. Its wide range of topics explores therapies most commonly seen in the U.S., such as energy medicine, mind-body therapies, and reflexology along with traditional medicine and practices from around the world. With detailed coverage of historic and contemporary applications, this text is a solid resource for all practitioners in the medical, health, and science fields! -- Provided by publisher.
Contents:
Foundations of complementary / alternative medicine in health care
Fundamental sciences
Mind-body medicine
Bodywork and manual therapies
Western electromagnetic, natural, nutritional, and plant-based therapies
Traditional world medical systems part 1 : East and Southeast Asia
Traditional world medical systems part 2 : Middle Asia
Traditional world medical systems part 3 : Africa, Americas, and the Pacific.