The Alternative Dictionary of Symptoms & Cures

The Alternative Dictionary of Symptoms & Cures

Author: Caroline M. Shreeve

Publisher:

Published: 1999-08-01

Total Pages: 504

ISBN-13: 9780788165511

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More people are now looking for alternatives to the treatments offered by conventional medicine. Dr. Caroline Shreeve describes & defines, in clear layman's terms, a wide range of disorders & their possible treatments, both orthodox & alternative. The way in which alternative therapists work & the philosophy underlying the therapies are clearly explained & the opportunities for combining alternative & conventional medicine are also examined, allowing the reader to make informed healthcare decisions. Easy to use, with an A-Z of symptoms of conditions & cross-referenced sections on disorders & therapies. Illustrated.


Alternative Dictionary Of Symptoms And Cures

Alternative Dictionary Of Symptoms And Cures

Author: Dr Caroline Shreeve

Publisher: Random House

Published: 2013-03-31

Total Pages: 466

ISBN-13: 1448118166

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Increased health awareness means that more and more people are now looking for alternatives to the treatments offered by conventional medicine. In The Alternative Dictionary of Symptoms and Cures, Dr Caroline Shreeve describes and defines, in clear layman's terms, a wide range of disorders and their possible treaments, both orthodox and alternative. The way in which alternative therapists work and the philosophy underlying the therapies are clearly explained and the opportunities for combining alternative and conventional medicine are also examined, allowing the reader to make informed healthcare decisions. Easy to use with an A-Z of symptoms and conditions and cross-referenced sections on disorders and therapies, The Alternative Dictionary of Symptoms and Cures offers invaluable information and advice for when you or your family are ill.


Mosby's Dictionary of Complementary and Alternative Medicine

Mosby's Dictionary of Complementary and Alternative Medicine

Author: Wayne B. Jonas

Publisher:

Published: 2005

Total Pages: 552

ISBN-13:

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Mosby's Dictionary of Complementary and Alternative Medicine is a contemporary, comprehensive glossary of approximately 6,600 terms and 500 illustrations, along with 24 appendices, useful for any health professional in today's medical field. The terms and definitions cover the five major areas of complementary and alternative medicine, as outlined by the National Center for Complementary and Alternative Medicine of the National Institutes of Health: 1) alternative health care systems; 2) mind-body interventions; 3) biologically based therapies; 4) manipulative and body-based healing methods; and 5) energy therapies. This dictionary is intended to be a quick and ready reference to the common terms used in those medical and healing practices that lie outside of conventional medicine. It's ideal for conventional health professionals who need to quickly find definitions of common CAM terms and descriptions of their meaning. It is also a handy reference for those in introductory courses on CAM in medical, nursing, and allied health schools, as well as the interested lay consumer.


A Dictionary of Mind and Body

A Dictionary of Mind and Body

Author: Donald Watson

Publisher:

Published: 1995

Total Pages: 0

ISBN-13: 9780233988900

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Modern medicine tends to concentrate on eradicating symptoms rather than addressing underlying causes. Not surprisingly, a growing number of people are turning to the more holistic approach of alternative therapies, which acknowledge the relationship between mind and body as the basis of good health. "A Dictionary of Mind and Body" provides a comprehensive, informative, and fascinating guide to therapies, ideas, and practices in alternative medicine, psychology, and the healing arts.


The Gale Encyclopedia of Alternative Medicine: D-K

The Gale Encyclopedia of Alternative Medicine: D-K

Author: Kristine M. Krapp

Publisher: Gale Cengage

Published: 2001

Total Pages: 558

ISBN-13: 9780787650018

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Contains articles that provide information about alternative medicine, covering complementary therapies, herbs and remedies, and common diseases and conditions; and includes sidebar biographies, cross-references, and resources. Arranged alphabetically from D-to-K.


Stedman's Alternative and Complementary Medicine Words

Stedman's Alternative and Complementary Medicine Words

Author: Thomas Lathrop Stedman

Publisher:

Published: 2005

Total Pages: 514

ISBN-13: 9780781755214

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Stedman's Alternative & Complementary Medicine Words, Second Edition includes over 40,000 cutting-edge, up-to-date alternative and complementary medicine terms, in addition to drugs/herbal remedies and equipment used in treatment. This new edition also features an expanded appendix section with Images and Sample Reports. Veteran medical transcriptionists, students, court reporters, medical language specialists, and other related professionals will value this comprehensive reference for accurate medical documentation. Stedman's Alternative & Complementary Medicine Words, Second Edition is also available on CD-ROM. See CD-ROM listing for details.


The Medical Advisor

The Medical Advisor

Author: Time-Life Books

Publisher: Time Life Medical

Published: 2000

Total Pages: 1168

ISBN-13:

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This encyclopedic guide offers information on alternative and conventional treatments for hundreds of health problems. Includes symptom charts, visual guide to diagnoses, home medicine chart, and more. 130,000.