Health Reference Series: Complementary and Alternative Medicine Sourcebook

Author Kevin Hayes

Publisher Omnigraphics

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eBook

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Author

Kevin Hayes

Publisher

Omnigraphics

Volume

Edition

7

Copyright

2022

ISBN13

9780780819818

Release

Format

eBook

Grade Level

10th Grade - 12th Grade

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TBD

Overview

Provides consumer health information about alternative and complementary medical therapies, including dietary supplements, mind-body medicine, and manipulative and body-based therapies, along with facts about alternative treatments for specific diseases and conditions.
Front Cover.
Half Title Page.
Title Page.
Copyright Page.
Table of Contents.
Preface.
1: An Overview of Complementary and Alternative Medicine.
2: What Is Complementary and Alternative Medicine?.
3: CAM Use in the United States.
4: Healthcare Providers and CAM.
5: Insurance Issues and Paying for CAM Treatment.
6: Complementary, Alternative, or Integrative Health: What Is in a Name?.
7: Online Safety.
8: Alternative Medicine Systems.
9: Understanding Various Medical Systems.
10: Acupuncture for Chronic Pain and Other Conditions.
11: Ayurvedic Medicine.
12: Homeopathy.
13: Native-American Medicine.
14: Naturopathy.
15: Traditional Chinese Medicine.
16: Dietary Supplements.
17: Dietary Supplements: What You Need to Know.
18: Dietary Supplement Users.
19: Botanical Dietary Supplements.
20: Antioxidants and Supplements.
21: Vitamins and Minerals.
22: Vitamin A and Carotenoids.
23: Vitamin B6.
24: Vitamin B12.
25: Vitamin D.
26: Vitamin E.
27: Chromium.
28: Folate.
29: Magnesium.
30: Melatonin: What You Need to Know.
31: Omega-3 Fatty Acid Supplements.
32: Selenium.
33: Bone and Joint Health Supplements.
34: Immune System Support Supplements.
35: Mood and Brain Health Supplements.
36: Probiotics: Supplements for Gastrointestinal Health.
37: Sports and Energy Supplements.
38: Weighing Pros and Cons of Weight-Loss Supplements.
39: Biological-Based Therapies.
40: Aromatherapy.
41: Hyperbaric Oxygen Therapy.
42: Apitherapy.
43: Diet-Based Therapies.
44: Mind–Body Medicine.
45: Mind–Body Medicine: An Overview.
46: Art Therapy.
47: Biofeedback.
48: Deep Breathing Exercises.
49: Guided Imagery.
50: Hypnotherapy.
51: CAM Approaches for Smoking Cessation.
52: Meditation.
53: Music Therapy.
54: Prayer and Spirituality.
55: Relaxation Training.
56: Tai Chi and Qi Gong.
57: Yoga.
58: Manipulative and Body-Based Therapies.
59: The Alexander Technique.
60: Aquatic Therapy (Hydrotherapy).
61: Chiropractic Ca
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