Get a solid, global foundation of the therapies and evidence-based clinical applications of CAI. Fundamentals of Complementary, Alternative, and Integrative Medicine, 6th Edition is filled with the most up-to-date information on scientific theory and research of holistic medicine from experts around the world. The 6th edition of this acclaimed text includes all new content on quantum biology and biofields in health and nursing, integrative mental health care, and homeopathic medicine. Its wide range of topics explores therapies most commonly seen in the U.S., such as energy medicine, mind-body therapies, and reflexology along with traditional medicine and practices from around the world. With detailed coverage of historic and contemporary applications, this text is a solid resource for all practitioners in the medical, health, and science fields!
1. Introduction - p. x 2. Preface - p. xii 3. About the Author - p. xv 4. Section One: Foundations of Complementary/Alternative Medicine in Health Care - p. xvi 5. 1. Characteristics of Complementary and Alternative Medicine and Contemporary Health Care - p. 1 6. 2. Translation From Conventional Medicine - p. 11 7. 3. Issues and Problems in Integrative Medicine - p. 22.e1 8. 4. CAM in Social Work, Community, and Environment - p. 35.e1 9. Section Two: Fundamental Sciences - p. 43.e1 10. 5. Quantum Biology and Biofields in Health and Healing - p. 45 11. 6. Energy Medicine - p. 51 12. 7. Quantum Botany, Plant Ecology, and Systems Theory - p. 66.e2 13. 8. Neurohumoral Physiology and Psychoneuroimmunology - p. 86 14. 9. Mind–Body Physiology and Placebo Effects - p. 97 15. Section Three: Mind–Body Medicine - p. 110.e1 16. 10. Western Foundations of Mind–Body, Mindfulness, and Meditation - p. 111 17. 11. Mind–Body Therapies Part 1: Stress Reduction, Relaxation, Mindfulness, and Meditation Practices - p. 128.e1 18. 12. Mind–Body Therapies Part 2: Hypnosis, Biofeedback, Guided Imagery, Mental Healing, and Psychometrics - p. 141 19. 13. Prayer, Religion, Intentionality, and Spirituality - p. 156 20. 14. Humor, Laughter, and Wellness - p. 170.e1 21. 15. Integrative Mental Health Care - p. 188 22. Section Four: Bodywork and Manual Therapies - p. 204.e1 23. 16. Massage and Manual Therapies: Principles of Bodywork and Manual Healing - p. 206 24. 17. Bodywork, Healing Touch, and Touch Therapies - p. 231.e1 25. 18. Chiropractic and Spinal Manual Therapy - p. 241 26. 19. Reflexology - p. 261 27. 20. Yoga: Postures, Breathing, and Meditation - p. 267 28. Section Five: Western Electromagnetic, Natural, Nutritional, and Plant-Based Therapies - p. 277 29. 21. Western Origins of Natural Medicines, Nature Cure, Osteopathy, and Naturopathy - p. 449 30. 22. Contemporary Naturopathic Medicine - p. 301.e1 31. 23. Electromagnetic Therapies Part 1: Light and Phototherapy - p. 320.e1 32. 24. Electromagnetic Therapies Part 2: Electricity and Magnetism - p. 332.e1 33. 25. Homeopathic Medicine - p. 350 34. 26. Western Herbalism and Ethnobotany - p. 373.e1 35. 27. Plant Essential Oils and Aromatherapy - p. 408.e2 36. 28. Food and Agriculture, Diet and Nutrition, and Water and Hydration - p. 415.e1 37. 29. Dietary and Nutritional Therapies - p. 432 38. Section Six: Traditional World Medical Systems Part 1: East and Southeast Asia - p. 448.e5 39. 30. Social and Cultural Factors in Medicine: East and West - p. 448.e5 40. 31. Ethnomedicine, Shamanism, and Cultural Origins - p. 475 41. 32. Traditional Medicine of China and East Asia - p. 482 42. 33. Classical Acupuncture - p. 510.e1 43. 34. Southeast Asia: Malaysia, Indonesia, Vietnam, Burma, and Thailand - p. 545 44. Section Seven: Traditional World Medical Systems Part 2: Middle Asia - p. 558.e1 45. 35. Tibetan Medicine - p. 558.e1 46. 36. Traditional Medicines of India and Nepal: Ayurveda and Siddha - p. 590.e1 47. 37. Unani Medicine: Greco-Roman, Persian, and Islamic Traditions - p. 615.e1 48. 38. Sufism and Healing in the Middle East - p. 630 49. Section Eight: Traditional World Medical Systems Part 3: Africa, Americas, and the Pacific - p. 638.e1 50. 39. Western Africa: Magico-Religious Traditions and Neo-Shamanism - p. 638.e1 51. 40. South Africa: African Medicine and Becoming a Traditional Healer - p. 646 52. 41. Native North American Medicine and Medicinal Plants - p. 653 53. 42. Latin American Medicine and Curanderismo - p. 668 54. 43. Hawaii, South Pacific, and Philippine Islands; Alaska and Pacific Northwest - p. 679.e2 55. 44. Modern Asia, Africa, the Americas, and the Pacific - p. 685 56. Index - p. 693
Get a solid, global foundation of the therapies and evidence-based clinical applications of CAI. Fundamentals of Complementary, Alternative, and Integrative Medicine, 6th Edition is filled with the most up-to-date information on scientific theory and research of holistic medicine from experts around the world. The 6th edition of this acclaimed text includes all new content on quantum biology and biofields in health and nursing, integrative mental health care, and homeopathic medicine. Its wide range of topics explores therapies most commonly seen in the U.S., such as energy medicine, mind-body therapies, and reflexology along with traditional medicine and practices from around the world. With detailed coverage of historic and contemporary applications, this text is a solid resource for all practitioners in the medical, health, and science fields!
1. Introduction - p. x 2. Preface - p. xii 3. About the Author - p. xv 4. Section One: Foundations of Complementary/Alternative Medicine in Health Care - p. xvi 5. 1. Characteristics of Complementary and Alternative Medicine and Contemporary Health Care - p. 1 6. 2. Translation From Conventional Medicine - p. 11 7. 3. Issues and Problems in Integrative Medicine - p. 22.e1 8. 4. CAM in Social Work, Community, and Environment - p. 35.e1 9. Section Two: Fundamental Sciences - p. 43.e1 10. 5. Quantum Biology and Biofields in Health and Healing - p. 45 11. 6. Energy Medicine - p. 51 12. 7. Quantum Botany, Plant Ecology, and Systems Theory - p. 66.e2 13. 8. Neurohumoral Physiology and Psychoneuroimmunology - p. 86 14. 9. Mind–Body Physiology and Placebo Effects - p. 97 15. Section Three: Mind–Body Medicine - p. 110.e1 16. 10. Western Foundations of Mind–Body, Mindfulness, and Meditation - p. 111 17. 11. Mind–Body Therapies Part 1: Stress Reduction, Relaxation, Mindfulness, and Meditation Practices - p. 128.e1 18. 12. Mind–Body Therapies Part 2: Hypnosis, Biofeedback, Guided Imagery, Mental Healing, and Psychometrics - p. 141 19. 13. Prayer, Religion, Intentionality, and Spirituality - p. 156 20. 14. Humor, Laughter, and Wellness - p. 170.e1 21. 15. Integrative Mental Health Care - p. 188 22. Section Four: Bodywork and Manual Therapies - p. 204.e1 23. 16. Massage and Manual Therapies: Principles of Bodywork and Manual Healing - p. 206 24. 17. Bodywork, Healing Touch, and Touch Therapies - p. 231.e1 25. 18. Chiropractic and Spinal Manual Therapy - p. 241 26. 19. Reflexology - p. 261 27. 20. Yoga: Postures, Breathing, and Meditation - p. 267 28. Section Five: Western Electromagnetic, Natural, Nutritional, and Plant-Based Therapies - p. 277 29. 21. Western Origins of Natural Medicines, Nature Cure, Osteopathy, and Naturopathy - p. 449 30. 22. Contemporary Naturopathic Medicine - p. 301.e1 31. 23. Electromagnetic Therapies Part 1: Light and Phototherapy - p. 320.e1 32. 24. Electromagnetic Therapies Part 2: Electricity and Magnetism - p. 332.e1 33. 25. Homeopathic Medicine - p. 350 34. 26. Western Herbalism and Ethnobotany - p. 373.e1 35. 27. Plant Essential Oils and Aromatherapy - p. 408.e2 36. 28. Food and Agriculture, Diet and Nutrition, and Water and Hydration - p. 415.e1 37. 29. Dietary and Nutritional Therapies - p. 432 38. Section Six: Traditional World Medical Systems Part 1: East and Southeast Asia - p. 448.e5 39. 30. Social and Cultural Factors in Medicine: East and West - p. 448.e5 40. 31. Ethnomedicine, Shamanism, and Cultural Origins - p. 475 41. 32. Traditional Medicine of China and East Asia - p. 482 42. 33. Classical Acupuncture - p. 510.e1 43. 34. Southeast Asia: Malaysia, Indonesia, Vietnam, Burma, and Thailand - p. 545 44. Section Seven: Traditional World Medical Systems Part 2: Middle Asia - p. 558.e1 45. 35. Tibetan Medicine - p. 558.e1 46. 36. Traditional Medicines of India and Nepal: Ayurveda and Siddha - p. 590.e1 47. 37. Unani Medicine: Greco-Roman, Persian, and Islamic Traditions - p. 615.e1 48. 38. Sufism and Healing in the Middle East - p. 630 49. Section Eight: Traditional World Medical Systems Part 3: Africa, Americas, and the Pacific - p. 638.e1 50. 39. Western Africa: Magico-Religious Traditions and Neo-Shamanism - p. 638.e1 51. 40. South Africa: African Medicine and Becoming a Traditional Healer - p. 646 52. 41. Native North American Medicine and Medicinal Plants - p. 653 53. 42. Latin American Medicine and Curanderismo - p. 668 54. 43. Hawaii, South Pacific, and Philippine Islands; Alaska and Pacific Northwest - p. 679.e2 55. 44. Modern Asia, Africa, the Americas, and the Pacific - p. 685 56. Index - p. 693
