Fundamentals of complementary and integrative medicine
By: [edited by] Marc S. Micozzi ; with foreward [sic] by C. Everett Koop.
Contributors: Micozzi, Marc S., 1953-
Edition: 3rd ed.
Publisher: Saunders Elsevier
Published: 2006
Place of publication: St. Louis, Mo
Language: eng
Number of pages: 636
Subjects: Complementary Therapies.; Alternative medicine.; Integrative medicine.
Other titles: Complementary and integrative medicine.; Fundamentals of complementary and alternative medicine.
Description: This resource lays the groundwork for a solid understanding of complementary and integrative therapy. It provides insight into the historical context of alternative healing systems, as well as the most up-to-date scientific research and clinical applications for integrative medicine. Focusing on therapies best supported by clinical trials and evidence, it describes key concepts of the most prevalent complementary and alternative therapies in use today. This edition features many new chapters and a new appendix, with thorough updates and references throughout.
Notes: Previous ed. published as: Fundamentals of complementary and alternative medicine.  New York : Churchill Livingstone, c2001.

Includes bibliographical references and index.
Table of contents: title: Characteristics of complementary and integrative medicine; title: Translation from conventional medicine; title: Issues in integrative medicine; title: Social and cultural factors; title: Vitalism; title: Integrated medical model; title: Global dimensions; title: Homeopathy; title: Manual therapies; title: Chiropractic; title: Herbal medicine; title: Aromatherapy; title: Naturopathic medicine; title: Nutrition; title: Neurohumoral physiology & psychoneuroimmunology (PNI); title: Mind-body modalities; title: Energetic healing; title: Biophysical devices & modalities; title: Arts therapy; title: Humor; title: Chinese medicine; title: Qigong; title: Shiatsu; title: Tibetan medicine; title: Traditional ayurveda; title: Yoga; title: Maharishi ayurveda; title: Sufism & rapid healing; title: Native American healing; title: Latin American curanderismo; title: Southern African healing & professionalization.