Bookedited by Jerome Sarris, Jon Wardle.
Summary: "Clinical Naturopathy: An evidence-based guide to practice articulates evidence-based clinical practice. It details the principles, treatment protocols and interventions at the forefront of naturopathic practice in the 21st century. Clinical Naturopathy equips you to critically evaluate your patients, analyse treatment protocols, and provide evidence-based prescriptions"--Publisher's description.
Contents:
Naturopathic case taking
Naturopathic diagnostic techniques
Wellness, lifestyle and preventive medicine
Irritable bowel syndrome
Gastro-oesophageal reflux disease
Food allergy/intolerance
Liver dysfunction and disease
Respiratory infections and immune insufficiency
Asthma
Congestive respiratory disorders
Atherosclerosis and dyslipidaemia
Hypertension and stroke
Chronic venous insufficiency
Anxiety
Depression
Insomnia
Headache and migraine
Stress and fatigue
Diabetes type 2 and insulin resistance
Thyroid abnormalities
Dysmenorrhoea and menstrual complaints
Endometriosis
Polycystic ovarian syndrome
Menopause
Osteoarthritis
Fibromyalgia
Acne vulgaris
Inflammatory skin disorders: atopic eczema and psoriasis
Benign prostatic hypertrophy
Recurrent urinary tract infection
Autoimmune disease
Cancer
Paediatrics
Fertility, preconception care and pregnancy
Ageing and cognition
Bipolar disorder
Attention deficit and hyperactivity disorder
Chronic fatigue syndrome
Human immunodeficiency virus
Pain management
Polypharmacy and drug-nutraceutical interactions
Appendices. Drug-herb interaction chart
Drug-nutrient interaction chart
Chemotherapy drugs and concurrent nutraceutical use
Food sources of nutrients
Laboratory reference values
Taxonomic cross-reference of major herbs.