Understanding Alternative Medicine: New Health Paths in America Contributor(s): Tyler, Lawrence (Author), Tyler, Virginia M. (Author) |
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ISBN: 0789009021 ISBN-13: 9780789009029 Publisher: Routledge OUR PRICE: $44.96 Product Type: Paperback - Other Formats Published: January 2000 Annotation: Most of the world's population have long used herbal medicines and some practice of spiritual healing, and Americans are beginning to use alternative medicine as well in ever-growing numbers. Here is an essential guide that will help readers understand alternative medicine and its uses. With this complete and comprehensive guide, readers will discover the safety and efficacy of alternative medicines, therapies, and philosophies for the best possible care for a multitude of ailments. Intelligent and informative, Understanding Alternative Medicine examines several different philosophies on which alternative treatments are based, such as Shamanism, Ayurvedic Medicine, and traditional Chinese medicine. It also covers some of the negative consequences of these practices on both the plant and animal kingdoms. |
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BISAC Categories: - Health & Fitness | Healing - Health & Fitness | Herbal Medications - Medical | Alternative & Complementary Medicine |
Dewey: 615.509 |
LCCN: 99037570 |
Physical Information: 0.38" H x 6" W x 8.39" (0.72 lbs) 124 pages |
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Publisher Description: Understanding Alternative Medicine: New Health Paths in America provides health professionals and educators with insight into the growing use and social acceptance of alternative medicines in the United States today. This book discusses the political, economic, and scientific implications of multicultural medicine in American society and provides you with specific information on the use of alternative medicines in the United States. With this complete and comprehensive guide, you will discover the safety and efficacy of alternative medicines, therapies, and philosophies to offer your patients the best possible care for their ailments.Intelligent and informative, Understanding Alternative Medicine examines several different philosophies that alternative treatments are based on, such as Shamanism, Ayurvedic Medicine, and traditional chinese medicine and discusses some of the negative consequences of these practices on both the plant and animal kingdoms. This essential book will provide you with a variety of medical suggestions to improve your patients'health while examining present issues surrounding alternative medicine, including:
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