The alternative medicine handbook : the complete reference guide to alternative and complementary therapies /

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Author / Creator:Cassileth, Barrie R.
Edition:1st ed.
Imprint:New York : W.W. Norton, c1998.
Description:xii, 340 p. : ill. ; 25 cm.
Language:English
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Format: E-Resource Print Book
URL for this record:http://pi.lib.uchicago.edu/1001/cat/bib/3613452
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ISBN:0393045668
Notes:Includes index.
Table of Contents:
  • Pt. 1. Routes to Health and Spiritual Fulfillment. 1. Acupuncture. 2. Ayurveda. 3. Chinese Medicine, Traditional. 4. Homeopathy. 5. Native American Healing. 6. Naturopathic Medicine
  • Pt. 2. Dietary and Herbal Remedies. 7. Regulatory Issues: Who's Minding the Store? 8. Dietary Supplements. 9. Fasting and Juice Therapies. 10. Flower Remedies. 11. Herbal Medicine. 12. Macrobiotics. 13. Vegetarianism
  • Pt. 3. Using the Mind for Emotional Relief and Physical Strength. 14. Biofeedback. 15. Hypnosis. 16. Imagery and Visualization Techniques. 17. Kirlian Photography. 18. Meditation. 19. Placebo Effect. 20. Qigong
  • Pt. 4. Alternative Biological Treatments. 21. Apitherapy. 22. Biological Cancer Treatments. 23. Biological Dentistry. 24. Cell Therapy. 25. Chelation Therapy. 26. Colon/Detoxification Therapies. 27. Enzyme Therapy. 28. Metabolic Therapies. 29. Neural Therapy. 30. Oxygen Therapies. 31. Shark and Bovine Cartilage Therapies
  • Pt. 5. Reducing Pain and Stress through Bodywork. 32. Acupressure. 33. Alexander Technique. 34. Chiropractic. 35. Craniosacral Therapy. 36. Hydrotherapy. 37. Message. 38. Reflexology. 39. Rolfing. 40. Tai Chi. 41. Yoga
  • Pt. 6. Enhancing Well-Being through the Senses. 42. Aromatherapy. 43. Art Therapy. 44. Dance Therapy. 45. Humor Therapy. 46. Light Therapy. 47. Music Therapy. 48. Sound Therapy
  • Pt. 7. Restoring Health with External Energy Forces. 49. Crystal Healing. 50. Electromagnetic Therapies. 51. Faith Healing. 52. Prayer and Spirituality. 53. Shamanism. 54. Therapeutic Touch.