ENGLISH

Healing with Complementary and Alternative Therapies

Book information

Publisher
Delmar Thomson Learning
Year
2001
ISBN
076681890X, 9780766818903
Language
english
Format
PDF
Filesize
134 MB (140258491 bytes)
Pages
548\548
Topic
Medicine Therapy
Library
archive.org
Time added
2025-04-20 04:33:06

Description

This, the second of two volumes, presents healing techniques in complementary and alternative medicine as a way to promote optimal health care. It discusses the concept and origination of healing, as well as introduces the reader to healers and the techniques they use in the health care industry. It shows how healing fits in with our contemporary health care industry, and suggests the best place, time and condition for seeking alternative and complementary care. Documented, scientific research supports the effectiveness of healing techniques. Concept of healing -- History and future of healing -- Driving market forces -- Alternative and complementary therapies -- Integrative medicine -- Herbal medicine, nutrition. and supplements -- Homeopathy -- Naturopathy -- Mind-body therapies -- Posture and mobiity -- Touch therapies and bodywork -- Chiropractic -- Energtic therapies -- Eastern therapies -- Miscellaneous therapies -- The process of becoming a healer -- Attitudes and behaviors of healers -- Healing ourselves and our environment -- Consciousness and healing -- Stress and its consequences -- Bolstering the immune system -- Alternative and complementary health care resources -- Appendix 1. Supplementary research data and reports -- Appendix 2. Integrative care centers and wellness centers

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