An Introduction to Complementary Medicine

ISBN-13: 9781741140545 / Angielski / Miękka / 2004 / 360 str.

Terry Robson

Opis

Providing a sound introduction to the range of treatments and philosophies within the field of complementary and alternative medicine, this book offers a systematic explanation of the philosophies and practices that underpin these medical practices. The rise in popularity of complementary medicine is examined along with challenges of developing a more integrated system of healthcare. Such questions as "What is complementary medicine? What evidence is there to support its use?" and "What can orthodox medicine learn from holistic practice?" are answered. Among topics discussed are herbal medicine, massage, aromatherapy, yoga, and ayurveda.

Spis treści

Preface vii

Acknowledgements ix

Contributors x

Foreword xv

Introduction The evolving medical paradigm 1 - Terry Robson

Part 1 Philosophies of healing 13

Ch 1 Ayurveda - Shaun Matthews

Ch 2 Indigenous healing - Martha Macintyre

Ch 3 Naturopathic medicine - Stephen P. Myers, Assunta Hunter, Pamela Snider, Jared L. Zeff

Ch 4 Traditional Chinese Medicine - Corinne G. Patching van der Sluijs, Alan Bensoussan

Part 2 Healing modalities 87

Ch 5 Acupuncture - Kylie A. O'Brien, Charlie Changli Xue

Ch 6 Aromatherapy - Mark A. Webb

Ch 7 Chiropractic - Phillip S. Ebrall

Ch 8 Counselling - Stephen Andrew

Ch 9 Flower essences: Bach Flowers/Australian Bush Flower Essences - Nicole Heneka, Ian White

Ch 10 Herbal medicine - Hans Wohlmuth

Ch 11 Homoeopathy - Ian Howden

Ch 12 Massage therapy -Vicki M. Tuchtan

Ch 13 Nutrition - Karen E. Bridgman

Ch 14 Osteopathy - Nicholas Lucas, Robert Moran

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O autorze

Terry Robson works as a health journalist and is a health reporter for radio and television networks around Australia. Terry is a fully qualified naturopath (Nature Care College) who has worked in private practice, the manufacture of complementary medicines and as deputy editor of International WellBeing magazine. He holds a Bachelor of Arts (Australian National University) majoring in psychology and ancient history/archaeology and a Diploma of Education (University of Sydney).