Bibliograph

Complementary and alternative medicine sourcebook, provides basic consumer health Information about ayurveda, acupuncture, aromatherapy, chiropractic care, diet-based therapies, guided imagery, herbal and vitamin supplements, homeopathy, hypnosis, massage, meditation, naturopathy, pilates, reflexology, Reiki, Shiatsu, Tai Chi, traditional Chinese medicine, yoga, and other complementary and alternative medical therapies ; along with statistics of CAM use, tips for selecting a practitioner, treatments for specific health conditions, a glossary of terms related to CAM, and a directory of resources for additional help and information, Kevin Hayes, managing editor

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Complementary and alternative medicine sourcebook, provides basic consumer health Information about ayurveda, acupuncture, aromatherapy, chiropractic care, diet-based therapies, guided imagery, herbal and vitamin supplements, homeopathy, hypnosis, massage, meditation, naturopathy, pilates, reflexology, Reiki, Shiatsu, Tai Chi, traditional Chinese medicine, yoga, and other complementary and alternative medical therapies ; along with statistics of CAM use, tips for selecting a practitioner, treatments for specific health conditions, a glossary of terms related to CAM, and a directory of resources for additional help and information, Kevin Hayes, managing editor

Language

eng

Bibliography note

Includes bibliographical references and index

Illustrations

illustrations

Index

index present

Literary Form

non fiction

Main title

Complementary and alternative medicine sourcebook

Nature of contents

bibliography

Oclc number

1280406333

Responsibility statement

Kevin Hayes, managing editor

Series statement

Health reference series

Sub title

provides basic consumer health Information about ayurveda, acupuncture, aromatherapy, chiropractic care, diet-based therapies, guided imagery, herbal and vitamin supplements, homeopathy, hypnosis, massage, meditation, naturopathy, pilates, reflexology, Reiki, Shiatsu, Tai Chi, traditional Chinese medicine, yoga, and other complementary and alternative medical therapies ; along with statistics of CAM use, tips for selecting a practitioner, treatments for specific health conditions, a glossary of terms related to CAM, and a directory of resources for additional help and information

Summary

"Provides basic health information on complementary and alternative medicine therapies, including dietary supplements, biologically based therapies, mind-body medicine, manipulative and body-based therapies, and energy-based therapies, along with facts about alternative treatments for specific diseases and conditions. Includes index, glossary of related terms, and other resources"--, Provided by publisher

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Contributor