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Fundamentals of Complementary and Alternative Medicine

By
  • Marc Micozzi, MD, PhD, Adjunct Professor, Department of Physiology and Biophysics, Georgetown University School of Medicine, Washington, DC; Former Director, Center for Integrative Medicine, Thomas Jefferson University Hospital, Philadelphia, PA; former Executive Director of the College of Physicians of Philadelphia
  • Marc Micozzi, MD, PhD, Adjunct Professor, Department of Physiology and Biophysics, Georgetown University School of Medicine, Washington, DC; Former Director, Center for Integrative Medicine, Thomas Jefferson University Hospital, Philadelphia, PA; former Executive Director of the College of Physicians of Philadelphia

Focusing on emerging therapies and those best supported by clinical trials and scientific evidence, Fundamentals of Complementary and Alternative Medicine describes some of the most prevalent and the fastest-growing CAM therapies in use today. Prominent author Dr. Marc Micozzi provides a complete overview of CAM, creating a solid foundation and context for therapies in current practice. Coverage of systems and therapies includes mind, body, and spirit; traditional Western healing; and traditional ethnomedical systems from around the world. Discussions include homeopathy, massage and manual therapies, chiropractic, a revised chapter on osteopathy, herbal medicine, aromatherapy, naturopathic medicine, and nutrition and hydration. With its wide range of topics, this is the ideal CAM reference for both students and practitioners!

Hardbound, 624 Pages

Published: April 2010

Imprint: Saunders

ISBN: 978-1-4377-0577-5

Contents

  • Preface

    Section One: Foundations

    1. Characteristics of Complementary and Alternative Medicine
    2. Translation from Conventional Medicine
    3. Issues in Integrative Medicine
    4. Ecological Pharmacology NEW!
    5. Social and Cultural Factors in Medicine
    6. Vitalism

      7. Section Two: Mind, Body and Spirit

    7. Mind-Body Thought and Practice in Early and Late America NEW!
    8. Neurohumoral Physiology and PNI
    9. Mind-Body Modalities
    10. Energy Medicine NEW!
    11. Biophysical Devices: Electricity, Light and Magnetism
    12. The Arts in Medicine
    13. Creative and Expressive Therapies NEW!
    14. Humor

      15. Section Three: Manual Therapies

    15. Principles of Bodywork: Manual and Manipulative Therapies NEW!
    16. Massage and Touch Therapies NEW!
    17. Osteopathy
    18. Chiropractic
    19. Reflexology NEW!
    20. Shiatsu

      21. Section Four: Alternative Western Therapies

    21. Naturopathic Medicine
    22. Western Herbalism, with Appendix: Common Herbs in Clinical Practice
    23. Aromatherapy
    24. Homeopathy
    25. Nutrition & Hydration NEW!

      26. Section Five: Traditional Ethnomedical Systems: Asia

    26. Traditional Medicine of China, with Appendix: Chinese Herbs
    27. Acupuncture NEW!
    28. Qi Gong
    29. Tibetan Medicine
    30. Traditional Medicine of India: Ayur Veda & Siddha NEW!
    31. Unani Medicine NEW!
    32. Yoga
    33. Contemporary Ayur Veda NEW!
    34. Sufism and Rapid Healing

      35. Section Six: Traditional Ethnomedical Systems: Africa and the Americas

    35. Indigenous Knowledge Systems-Southern African Healing
    36. Native American Healing, with Appendix: Native American Herbs
    37. South American Spiritism NEW!
    38. Latin American Curanderismo
    39. Global Perspectives NEW!

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