Introduction to Complementary Medicine

<p>* What is complementary medicine?<br><br>* What evidence is there to support its use?<br><br>* What can orthodox medicine learn from holistic practices? <br><br>Providing a sound introduction to the range of treatments and philosophies usually termed 'complementary and alternative medicine', this book offers a systematic explanation of the philosophies and practices that underpin contemporary complementary medicine.<br><br><i>Introduction to Complementary Medicine</i> examines the rise in popularity of complementary medicine and discusses the challenges of developing a more integrated system of health care. <br><br>Drawing on recent research, this book explores the development, application, evidence, contraindications and appropriateness of a wide range of traditional systems of medicine and healing modalities, including Herbal Medicine, Massage, Osteopathy, Traditional Chinese Medicine, Aromatherapy, Chiropractic, Ayurveda, Yoga and Meditation.<br><br>Written by leading academics, researchers and experienced practitioners, <i>Introduction to Complementary Medicine</i> is designed to be used as a reference for students and practitioners in a range of health professions.<br><br>With a foreword by Dr Joseph Pizzorno ND</p> <p>Preface vii<br><br>Acknowledgements ix<br><br>Contributors x<br><br>Foreword xv<br><br>Introduction The evolving medical paradigm 1 - Terry Robson<br><br>Part 1 Philosophies of healing 13<br><br>Ch 1 Ayurveda - Shaun Matthews<br><br>Ch 2 Indigenous healing - Martha Macintyre<br><br>Ch 3 Naturopathic medicine - Stephen P. Myers, Assunta Hunter, Pamela Snider, Jared L. Zeff<br><br>Ch 4 Traditional Chinese Medicine - Corinne G. Patching van der Sluijs, Alan Bensoussan<br><br>Part 2 Healing modalities 87<br><br>Ch 5 Acupuncture - Kylie A. O'Brien, Charlie Changli Xue<br><br>Ch 6 Aromatherapy - Mark A. Webb<br><br>Ch 7 Chiropractic - Phillip S. Ebrall<br><br>Ch 8 Counselling - Stephen Andrew<br><br>Ch 9 Flower essences: Bach Flowers/Australian Bush Flower Essences - Nicole Heneka, Ian White<br><br>Ch 10 Herbal medicine - Hans Wohlmuth<br><br>Ch 11 Homoeopathy - Ian Howden<br><br>Ch 12 Massage therapy -Vicki M. Tuchtan<br><br>Ch 13 Nutrition - Karen E. Bridgman<br><br>Ch 14 Osteopathy - Nicholas Lucas, Robert Moran<br><br>C</p>