This comprehensive resource provides a compendium of information on healing and how healing relates to complementary and alternative medicine. A history of the health care system is provided in order to show how complementary and alternative medicine has been integrated into western medicine in the past. Information on how the healing modalities are portrayed through popular media, such as radio and television are included. Descriptions of the various complementary and alternative modalities are listed. Numerous references provide additional information on the many modalities discussed.
Booknews Overviews healing techniques in complementary and alternative medicine. Begins by discussing the concept and origins of healing, then examines the theory and practice of some of the most common and popular healing modalities, including acupuncture, herbal medicine, Chinese medicine, and massage. Explores the process of becoming a healer, and examines what is known about the body-mind-spirit connection to health and illness. Includes information on Web sites, conferences, organizations, and support groups. Keegan is a nurse. Annotation c. Book News, Inc., Portland, OR (booknews.com)

Lynn Keegan

Milady Publishing Company

Cengage Delmar Learning

Delmar Cengage Learning

West Legal Studies

United States, United States of America

1 edition, December 5, 2000

Albany, N.Y, c2001

1, PT, 2000

Obscured text on back cover.

xxi, 520 pages : 23 cm
This, the second of two volumes, presents healing techniques in complementary and alternative medicine as a way to promote optimal health care. It discusses the concept and origination of healing, as well as introduces the reader to healers and the techniques they use in the health care industry. It shows how healing fits in with our contemporary health care industry, and suggests the best place, time and condition for seeking alternative and complementary care. Documented, scientific research supports the effectiveness of healing techniques
Includes bibliographical references and index
Concept of healing -- History and future of healing -- Driving market forces -- Alternative and complementary therapies -- Integrative medicine -- Herbal medicine, nutrition. and supplements -- Homeopathy -- Naturopathy -- Mind-body therapies -- Posture and mobiity -- Touch therapies and bodywork -- Chiropractic -- Energtic therapies -- Eastern therapies -- Miscellaneous therapies -- The process of becoming a healer -- Attitudes and behaviors of healers -- Healing ourselves and our environment -- Consciousness and healing -- Stress and its consequences -- Bolstering the immune system -- Alternative and complementary health care resources -- Appendix 1. Supplementary research data and reports -- Appendix 2. Integrative care centers and wellness centers

This, the first of two volumes, presents healing techniques in complementary and alternative medicine as a way to promote optimal health care. It discusses the concept and origination of healing, as well as introduces the reader to healers and the techniques they use in the health care industry. It shows how healing fits in with our contemporary health care industry, and suggests the best place, time and condition for seeking alternative and complementary care. Documented, scientific research supports the effectiveness of healing techniques

This complete book presents healing techniques in complementary and alternative medicine as a way to promote optimal health care. It discusses the concept and origination of healing, as well as introduces the reader to healers and the techniques they use in the health care industry. It shows how healing fits in with our contemporary health care industry, and suggests the best place, time and condition for seeking alternative and complementary care. Documented, scientific research supports the effectiveness of healing techniques.

2023-06-28