Integrative medicine
By: [edited by] David Rakel.
Contributors: Rakel, David.
Edition: 2nd ed.
Publisher: Saunders Elsevier
Published: 2007
Place of publication: Philadelphia, PA
Language: eng
Number of pages: 1238
ISBN-13: 9781416029540
Subjects: Integrative medicine; Complementary Therapies -- methods; Preventive Medicine -- methods; Primary Health Care -- methods
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 cancerexplores how to advise patients on health maintenance and wellness and offers advice on topics such as meditation, diet, and exercises for back pain.
Notes: Includes bibliographical references and index.
Table of contents: title: Philosophy of integrative medicine; title: Creating optimal healing environments; title: Environment and gene expression; title: The integrative assessment; title: Developing a patient health plan; title: Creating our own health plan; title: Evidence-based medicine and clinical decision making; title: The business of integrative medicine; title: Depression; title: Anxiety; title: Attention deficit disorder; title: Autism; title: Alzheimer's disease; title: Migraine and tension-type headache; title: Peripheral neuropathy; title: Multiple sclerosis; title: Parkinson's disease; title: Otitis media; title: Chronic sinusitis; title: Viral upper respiratory infection; title: HIV disease and AIDS; title: Herpes simplex virus; title: Chronic hepatitis; title: Urinary tract infections; title: Recurrent yeast infections; title: Hypertension; title: Heart failure; title: Coronary artery disease; title: Peripheral vascular disease; title: Arrhythmias; title: Stroke (cerebrovascular disease); title: Asthma; title: The allergic patient; title: Multiple chemical sensitivity syndrome; title: Insulin resistance and the metabolic syndrome; title: Diabetes; title: Hypothyroidism; title: Osteoporosis; title: Obesity; title: Dyslipidemias; title: Irritable bowel syndrome; title: Gastroesophageal reflux disease; title: Peptic ulcer disease; title: Cholelithiasis; title: Recurring abdominal pain in pediatrics; title: Fibromyalgia syndrome; title: Chronic fatigue syndrome; title: Rheumatoid arthritis; title: Inflammatory bowel disease; title: Pregnancy; title: Post-term pregnancy; title: Labor pain management; title: Nausea and vomiting in pregnancy; title: Menopause; title: Premenstrual syndrome; title: Dysmenorrhea; title: Uterine fibroids; title: Benign prostatic hyperplasia; title: Urolithiasis (kidney and bladder stones); title: Chronic prostatisis; title: Osteoarthritis; title: Myofascial pain syndrome; title: Low back pain; title: Neck pain; title: Gout; title: Carpal tunnel syndrome; title: Lateral and medial epicondylosis; title: Atopic dermatitis; title: Psoriasis; title: Urticaria; title: Recurrent aphthous ulceration; title: Seborrheic dermatitis; title: Acne vulgaris and acne rosacea; title: Human papillomavirus and warts; title: Integrative oncology: an overview; title: Breast cancer; title: Lung cancer; title: Prostate cancer; title: Colon cancer; title: Skin cancer; title: End-of-life care; title: Alcoholism and substance abuse; title: Cataract; title: Age-related macular degeneration; title: Maintaining health and aging optimally; title: Adverse food reactions and the elimination diet; title: Glycemic index and glycemic load; title: The anit-inflammatory diet; title: The DASH diet; title: Writing an exercise prescription; title: Low back pain exercises; title: Breathing exercises; title: Prescribing movement therapies; title: Self-hypnosis techniques; title: Prescribing relaxation techniques; title: Enhancing heart rate variability; title: Guided imagery and interactive guided imagery; title: Journaling; title: Healing through forgiveness; title: Recommending meditation; title: Motivational interviewing; title: Activating the healing response; title: Prescribing antioxidants; title: Prescribing probiotics; title: Prescribing botanicals; title: A selective look at drug-natural medicine interactions; title: Detoxification; title: Reducing toxic exposures; title: Strain and counterstrain manipulation technique; title: Acupuncture for headaches; title: Acupuncture for nausea and vomiting; title: Integrating spiritual assessment and care; title: Therapeutic homeopathy; title: Creating a green clinic; title: Creating ceremony and ritual in the medical encounter.