Integrative Medicine

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Hardbound, 1264 Pages
Published: FEB-2007
ISBN 10: 1-4160-2954-0
ISBN 13: 978-1-4160-2954-0
Imprint: SAUNDERS


By
David Rakel, MD, Assistant Professor of Family Medicine; Director, University of Wisconsin Integrative Medicine, University of Wisconsin Medical School, Madison, WI

Description
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, make this landmark reference more useful than ever.

Audience:
Family Practitioners, Internist, Complimentary specialis


 
Last update: 6 Nov 2011