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Title:
Complementary and alternative medicine for older adults : a guide to holistic approaches to healthy aging / edited by Elizabeth R. Mackenzie, Birgit Rakel.
Publisher:
Springer Pub. Co.,
Copyright Date:
c2006
Description:
xix, 324 p. : ill. ; 23 cm.
Subject:
Alternative medicine.
Holistic medicine.
Older people--Alternative treatment.--Alternative treatment.
Complementary Therapies--methods.
Aged.
Health Promotion--methods.
Holistic Health.
Other Authors:
Mackenzie, Elizabeth R., 1961-
Rakel, Birgit.
Notes:
Includes bibliographical references and index.
Contents:
Eden alternative: nurturing the human spirit in long term care / Sandy Ransom. Healthy and therapeutic diets that promote optimal aging / Joel S. Edman -- Supplements and herbs / Ara DerMarderosian, Michael Briggs -- Homeopathy as an aid to healthy aging / Joyce Frye -- Music, health, and well being / Elaine Abbott, Kathleen Avins -- Art therapy / Caroline Peterson -- Massage therapy and older adults / Eileen Kennedy, Cheryl Chapman -- Daoist spirituality and philosophy : implications for holistic health, aging, and longevity / Amy L. Ai -- Medical acupuncture / James K. Rotchford -- Benefits of qigong / Kevin Chen, Elizabeth R. Mackenzie, Master FaXiang Hou -- Yoga : an introduction / Robert Butera -- Ayurveda : mother of traditional medicine / Mari Clements -- Meditation and healthy aging / Elaine J. Yuen, Michael Baime -- Concept of spiritual well being and the care of older adults / Amy L. Ai, Elizabeth R. Mackenzie -- Therapeutic gardens / Jack Carman -- Eden alternative: nurturing the human spirit in long term care / Sandy Ransom.
Summary:
Includes information on adverse affects, aging, Alzheimer's disease, arthritis treatments, Buddhism, cancer, cardiovascular disease & health, cognitive decline, death & dying, dementia, depression, diet, exercise, hypertension, pain, psychology, qi, stress, yin yang, etc.
ISBN:
9780826138057
0826138055
LCCN:
2005031316
Locations:
UNUX074 -- University of Northern Iowa - Rod Library (Cedar Falls)
PTAX572 -- Stewart Memorial Library (Cedar Rapids)
PLAX964 -- Luther College - Preus Library (Decorah)
I6OX771 -- Mercy College Library (Des Moines)

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