Subtitle from cover. Includes bibliographical references and index.
Contents:
What is integrative medicine? -- Making wellness the focus of care -- Mind-body techniques -- Chiropractic or osteopathic manipulation -- Massage therapy -- Acupuncture -- Herbs and supplements -- Spa : Rejuvenating mind, body and spirit -- Other approaches -- Integrative therapy for common conditions -- The brain-body connection -- Is integrative medicine right for you? -- Next steps.
Summary:
An overview of complementary and alternative medicine discusses various treatments, including herbs and energy therapies, and examines how alternative and conventional therapies can be combined to treat twenty common conditions.
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