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Overview:
With more than 600,000 copies of the first edition in print, Alternative Medicine: The Definitive Guide has been completely revised and expanded, incorporating the latest research on alternative therapies and including new chapters on natural hormone therapy, allergy elimination and longevity medicine. New "healing-edge" treatments and self-care tips are also provided for more than 200 health conditions.
Created with the cooperation of more than 400 noted physicians, Alternative Medicine: The Definitive Guide is written specially for the lay person. Practical, up-to-date and trustworthy, the Guide will become your indispensable health resource.
From the editors of Alternative Medicine magazine. Writing and editing by Larry Trivieri, Jr., and John W. Anderson. Additional contributions from Gerri Borenstein, Ellen Cavalli, Russ DiCarlo, Elaine Gavalas, Lew Kahler, Tom Klaber, Richard Levition and Blake More.
Book Reviews:
"If you are interested in alternative medicine of any kind, and want the security of authenticity in this field, you'd better get Alternative Medicine: The Definitive Guide."
- Deepak Chopra, M.D., Founder, Chopra Center for Well-Being
"This book could save your life."
- Julian Whitaker, M.D., Editor, Health & Healing and past president of the American Preventive Medicine Association
"The best such publication to date."
- C. Norman Shealy, M.D., Ph.D., Founder, American Holistic Medical Association
"An excellent resource on a wide range of subjects that will be helpful to everyone."
- Bernie S. Siegel, M.D., Author, Love, Medicine & Miracles
"...this is the book that is needed right now."
- Margaret Mason, Washington Post
"Essential to the future of medicine."
- Bruce Louis Erickson, Consultant, World Health Organization
"Those wanting to understand the rationale and therapeutic approach of the diverse natural healing arts will find this book a welcome resource."
- Joseph Pizzorno, N.D., Co-Founder and President Emeritus, Bastyr University, and Co-Author, Encyclopedia of Natural Medicine
Contents:
| Important Information |
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| User's Guide |
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| Editorial Board |
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| Contributors and Consultants |
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| Introduction by Burton Goldberg |
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Part One:
Medicine for the 21st Century |
| Understanding Alternative Medicine |
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| How the Body Works |
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| Holistic Self-Care |
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| Medical Freedom |
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Part Two:
Alternative Therapies |
| Acupuncture |
Applied Kinesiology |
Aromatherapy |
Ayurvedic Medicine |
| Biofeedback Training and Neuropathy |
Biological Dentistry |
Bodywork |
Cell Therapy |
| Chelation Therapy |
Chiropractic |
Craniosacral Therapy |
Chiropractic |
| Detoxification Therapy |
Diet |
Energy Medicine |
Environmental Medicine |
| Enzyme Therapy |
Flower Essences |
Guided Imagery |
Herbal Medicine |
| Homeopathy |
Hydrotherapy |
Hyperthermia |
Hypnotherapy |
| Light Therapy |
Longevity Medicine |
Magnetic Field Therapy |
Mind/Body Medicine |
| NAET |
Natural Hormone Replacement Therapy |
Naturopathic Medicine |
Neural Therapy |
| Nutritional Medicine |
Orthomolecular Medicine |
Oxygen Therapies |
Prolotherapy |
| Qigong and Tai Chi |
Sound Therapy |
Traditional Chinese Medicine |
Yoga |
Part Three:
Health Conditions |
| Addictions |
AIDS |
Allergies |
Alzheimer's Disease and Senile Dementia |
| Arthritis: Osteoarthritis, Rheumatoid Arthritis, Gout |
Autism |
Back Pain |
Cancer |
| Candidiasis |
Children's Health: Colic, Stomachache, Ear Infections, Strep Throat, Fever, Viral and Bacterial Infections, Measles, Chicken pox, Mumps, Childhood Parasites, Hyperactivity/ADHD |
Chronic Fatigue Syndrome |
Chronic Pain |
| Colds and Flu |
Constipation |
Diabetes |
Fibromyalgia |
| Gastrointestinal Disorders: Gastritis, Colitis Crohn's Disease, Irritable Bowel Syndrome, Ulcers, Diverticulosis & Diverticulitis, Diarrhea, Hemorrhoids |
Headaches |
Hearing and Ear Disorders: General Ear Pain, Ear Infection (Otitis Media), Meniere's Disease, Tinnitus, Hearing Loss |
Heart Disease |
| Hypertension (High Blood Pressure) |
Men's Health: Impotence, Benign Prostatic Hypertrophy (BPH), Prostatitis, Prostate Cancer |
Mental Health |
Multiple Sclerosis |
| Obesity and Weight Loss |
Osteoporosis |
Parasitic Infections |
Pregnancy and Childbirth: Preconception, Pregnancy, Childbirth, Postpartum Care |
| Respiratory Conditions: Hay Fever, Asthma, Bronchitis, Pneumonia, Sinusitis, Emphysema |
Sexually Transmitted Diseases: Chlamydia, Gonorrhea, Syphilis, Herpes, Trichomonas, Genital Warts |
Sleep Disorders |
Stress |
| Vision Disorders: Poor Eyesight, Cataracts, Conjunctivitis, Glaucoma, Lazy Eye, Macular Degeneration, Night Blindness, Retinal Detachment, Retinopathy |
Women's Health: Menstrual Problems, Premenstrual Syndrome (PMS), Menopause, Cystitis/Vaginal Infection, Fibroids, Ovarian Cysts, Endometriosis, Fibrocystic Breast Disease, Silicone Implant Disease |
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Quick Reference A-Z Section of Additional Health Conditions |
| How to Use This Section |
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| Abscess |
Acne |
Ankylosing Spondylitis |
Anorexia Nervosa |
| Anxiety |
Athlete's Foot |
Bad Breath |
Bed Sores |
| Bed-wetting |
Beriberi |
Blood Clots |
Body Odor |
| Boils |
Bruises |
Bulimia |
Bunions |
| Burns |
Bursitis |
Canker Sores |
Carbuncles |
| Carpal Tunnel Syndrome |
Cellulite |
Cerebral Palsy |
Chemical Poisoning |
| Chills |
Cirrhosis |
Cold Sores |
Convulsions |
| Corns |
Coughs |
Cuts |
Dandruff |
| Dermatitis |
Dizziness |
Dysentery |
Eczema |
| Edema |
Epilepsy |
Fainting |
Flatulence |
| Food Poisoning |
Fractures |
Frostbite |
Fungal Infection |
| Gallbladder Disorders |
Hair Loss |
Hangover |
Heavy Metal Toxicity |
| Hemorrhoids |
Hepatitis |
Hiatal Hernia |
Hiccups |
| Hives |
Hyperthyroidism |
Hypoglycemia |
Hypothyroidism |
| Infection |
Inflammation |
Insect Bites |
Jaundice |
| Kidney Stones |
Laryngitis |
Lupus |
Lyme Disease |
| Memory and Cognition Problems |
Mononucleosis |
Motion Sickness |
Muscular Cramps |
| Nail Problems |
Nausea |
Neuralgia, Neuropathy, Neuritis |
Nose Bleeds |
| Pancreatitis |
Paralysis |
Parkinson's Disease |
Pellagra |
| Periodontal (Gum) Disease |
Pleurisy |
Poison Oak/Ivy |
Polio |
| Pre- and Post Operative Complications |
Psoriasis |
Rashes |
Raynaud's Disease |
| Ringworm |
Sciatica |
Shingles |
Sore Throat |
| Sports Injuries |
Sprains |
Sties |
Stroke |
| Sunburn |
Swelling |
Tendinitis |
Tonsillitis |
| Tuberculosis |
Urinary Problems |
Varicose Veins |
Vertigo |
| Viral Infections |
Vomiting |
Warts |
Whopping Cough |
| Worms |
Wounds |
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| Appendices |
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| Appendix A: Life-Saving Tests Your Doctor May Not Know About |
| Appendix B: Vaccinations |
| Appendix C: Antibiotics |
| Appendix D: Key to Professional Titles |
| Endnotes |
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| Index |
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Editorial Board:
| Ed Arana, D.D.S., Co-founder and President of the American Academy of Biological Dentistry, Carmel Valley, California |
Robert C. Atkins, M.D., Founder and Medical Director, The Atkins Center for Complementary Medicine, New York, New York |
| Rudolph M. Ballentine, M.D., Author; Board of Trustees, Medical Staff, Himalayan Institute; Director, Center for Holistic Medicine, Bronx, New York |
Abram Ber, M.D., Founding Member, American Holistic Medical Association, Scottsdale, Arizona |
| Mark Blumenthal, Executive Director, American Botanical Council; Editor, Herbal Gram, Austin Texas |
Joan Borysenko, Ph.D., Author of ten books, including Minding the Body, Mending the Mind; Founder and President, Mind/Body Clinic, Boston Massachusetts |
| David E. Bresler, Ph.D., L.Ac., Director, The Bresler Center, Santa Monica, California; Co-director, Academy for Guided Imagery, Mill Valley, California |
Leon Chaitow, N.D., D.O., Editor, Journal of Alternative and Complementary Medicine; Author of over 60 books; Director, Nutrition and Health Research Associates, London, England |
| Emanuel Cheraskin, M.D., D.M.D., Editorial Board, Journal of Advancement in Medicine; Professor Emeritus, University of Alabama Medical Center, Birmingham, Alabama |
Deepak Chopra, M.D., Author of numerous books, including Ageless Body, Timeless Mind; Founder and Director, The Chopra Center for Well Being, La Jolla, California |
| Trevor Cook, Ph.D., D.I.Hom., President, United Kingdom Homeopathic Medical Association, Middlesex, England |
W. Lee Cowden, M.D., Co-author of Alternative Medicine Definitive Guide to Cancer, Fort Worth, Texas |
| Samuel Epstein, M.D., Professor of Occupational and Environmental Medicine, School of Public Health, University of Illinois Medical Center, Chicago, Illinois |
Alan R. Gaby, M.D., past President, American Holistic Medical Association, Seattle, Washington |
| Garry F. Gordon, M.D.(H.), Founder, American College of Advancement in Medicine; Founder and Director, Gordon Research, Inc., Payson, Arizona |
Jane Heimlich, Author of What Your Doctor Won't Tell You, Cincinnati Ohio |
| Roger C. Hirsh, O.M.D., L.Ac., Dipl. (NCCA), Doctor of Oriental Medicine; Director, Metamedical Group, Beverly Hills, California |
Abram Hoffer, M.D., Ph.D., F.R.C.P., Founder of the Canadian Schizophrenia Foundation; Editor-in-Chief, Journal of Orthomolecular Medicine, Victoria, British Columbia, Canada |
| David Hoffmann, B.Sc., M.N.I.M.H., past President, American Herbalists Guild, Sebastopol, California |
Jay M. Holder, M.D., D.C., Ph.D., 1991 Winner, Albert Schweitzer Prize in Medicine; Founder, Medical Director, Exodus Treatment Center and Holder Research Institute, Miami, Florida |
| Hal A. Huggins, D.D.S., M.S., President, Matrix, Inc., Colorado Springs, Colorado |
Robert S. Ivker, D.O., Author of six books, including Sinus Survival; President-elect, American Board of Holistic Medicine, Littleton, Colorado |
| Bernard Jensen, D.C., Lecturer; Author of Nature Cures; Founder and Director, Valley Ranch, Escondido, California |
Konrad Kail, N.D., Member of the Advisory Council to the National Center for Complementary and Alternative Medicine (NCCAM); past President of the American Association of Naturopathic Physicians, Phoenix Arizona |
| Vasant Lad, M.A.Sc., Ayurvedic Physician; Director, The Ayurvedic Institute, Albuquerque, New Mexico |
Susana Alcazar Leyva, M.D., President of the Albert Szent-Gyougy Gerontological Center; Vice President of the Hans Selye Institute of Scientific Research, Mexico City, Mexico |
| Evarts Loomis, M.D., P.A.C.S., co-founder, American Holistic Medical Association; Founder, Meadowlark Holistic Health Retreat, Hemet, California |
Wolfgang Ludwig, Sc.D., Ph.D., Director, Institute for Biophysics, Horb, Germany |
| Marshall Mandell, M.D., F.A.C.A.I., F.A.E.M., Fellow of the American College of Allergists; Author of 5-Day Allergy Relief System; Medical Director, New England Foundation for Allergic and Environmental Diseases, Norwalk, Connecticut |
Gastgon Naessens, Director, Center for Experimental Research and Biologics, Rock Forest, Quebec, Canada |
| Maoshing Ni, D.O.M., Ph.D., L.Ac., President, Yo San University of Traditional Chinese Medicine, Marina del Ray, California |
Patricia A. Norris, Ph.D., Co-founder, Life Sciences Institute of Mind-Body Health, Topeka, Kansas |
| Richard Passwater, Ph.D., Executive Vice President, Solgar Nutritional Research, Berlin, Maryland |
Kenneth R. Pelletier, Ph.D., M.D.(Hon), Senior Clinical Fellow, Stanford Center for Research in Disease Prevention, Department of Medicine, Stanford University School of Medicine, Palo Alto, California |
| Joseph E. Pizzorno, N.D., Author of Total Wellness; President Emeritus, Bastyr University, Kenmore Washington |
Martin L. Rossman, M.D., Founder, Academy for Guided Imagery, Mill Valley, California |
| Anthony Scott-Morley, D.Sc., Ph.D., B.A., B.Ac., M.D.(Alt. Med.), Director, Institute of Bioenergic Medicine; Member of the World Research Foundation, Dorset, England |
Hari Sharma, M.D., F.R.C.P.C., Professor of Pathology, Director, Cancer Prevention and Natural Prevention and Natural Products Research, The Ohio State University College of Medicine, Columbus, Ohio |
| C. Norman Shealy, M.D., Ph.D., Co-founder and first President, American Holistic Medical Association; Director, Shealy Institute for Comprehensive Health Care; Professor of Psychology, Forest Institute of Professional Psychology, Springfield, Missouri |
Bernie Siegel, M.D., Founder of ECaP (Exceptional Cancer Patients), New Haven, Connecticut |
| Carl Simonton, M.D., Board Certified, Director, Simonton Cancer Center, Pacific Palisades, California; Director, Psychoneuroimmunology Counseling Program, Cancer Treatment Centers of America, Brea, California |
Lendon H. Smith, M.D., Author of 13 books including Feed Your Kids Right, Portland, Oregon |
| Virender Sodhi, M.D. (Ayurveda), N.D., Founder and Director, Ayurvedic and Naturopathic Medical Clinic, Bellevue, Washington |
Hector Solorzano Del Rio, M.D., D.Sc., President of the Society of Investigation of Acupuncture and Oriental Medicine; Coordinator, Alternative Medical Studies Program; Professor of Pharmacology, University of Guadalajara, Mexico |
| Michael Stern, D.C., Founder and Director, Research for Alternative Medicine (RAM) Foundation, Minneapolis, Minnesota |
William Tiller, Ph.D., Author of Science and Human Transformation; Professor Emeritus, Stanford University, Palo Alto, California |
| John E. Upledger, D.O., O.M.M., Fellow of the American Academy of Osteopathy; Medical Director, Upledger Institute, Upledger Foundation, Palm Beach Gardens, Florida |
Melvyn R. Werbach, M.D., Author of Nutritional Influences on Illness; former Assistant Clinical Professor at the School of Medicine, University of California at Los Angeles, and retired Director of the Biofeedback Medical Clinic, in Tarzana, California |
| Julian Whitaker, M.D., Founder, American Preventative Medical Association; Editor, Health & Healing; Director, Whitaker Wellness Institute, Newport Beach, California |
Harold Whitcomb, M.D., Director, Aspen Clinic for Preventative and Environmental Medicine, Aspen Colorado |
| Jonathan Wright, M.D., Director, Tahoma Clinic, Kent, Washington |
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| In Memoriam |
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| Charles Farr, M.D., Ph.D., past Medical Director, International Bio-Oxidative Medicine Association; Medical Director, Genesis Medical Center, Oklahoma City, Oklahoma |
Linus Pauling, Ph.D., (1901-1994), Two-time Nobel laureate: Chemistry (1954), Peace (1962); Founder, Linus Pauling Institute of Science and Medicine, Palo Alto, California |
| John Powers, (1916-1999), past President, Prentice Hall, Aspen, Colorado |
Theron G. Randolph, M.D., (1906-1995), past President, Human Ecology Research Foundation, Batavia, Illinois; Founder of the field of environmental medicine |
Product Details:
Paperback: 1233 pages
Publisher: Ten Speed Press; 2 edition (June 1, 2002)
Language: English
ISBN-10: 1587611414
ISBN-13: 978-1587611414
Product Dimensions: 11 x 8.7 x 2.1 inches
Shipping Weight: 5.1 pounds
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