Kevin Hayes - Complementary and Alternative Medicine Sourcebook

COMPLEMENTARY AND ALTERNATIVE MEDICINE

SOURCEBOOK

SEVENTH EDITION

Health Reference Series

COMPLEMENTARY AND ALTERNATIVE MEDICINE

SOURCEBOOK

SEVENTH EDITION

Provides Basic Consumer Health Information about Ayurveda, Acupuncture, Aromatherapy, Chiropractic Care, Diet-Based Therapies, Guided Imagery, Herbal and Vitamin Supplements, Homeopathy, Hypnosis, Massage, Meditation, Naturopathy, Pilates, Reflexology, Reiki, Shiatsu, Tai Chi, Traditional Chinese Medicine, Yoga, and Other Complementary and Alternative Medical Therapies

Along with Statistics of CAM Use, Tips for Selecting a Practitioner, Treatments for Specific Health Conditions, a Glossary of Terms Related to CAM, and a Directory of Resources for Additional Help and Information

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Bibliographic Note

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OMNIGRAPHICS

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Copyright 2022 Omnigraphics

ISBN 978-0-7808-1980-1

E-ISBN 978-0-7808-1981-8

Library of Congress Cataloging-in-Publication Data

Names: Hayes, Kevin (Editor of health information), editor.

Title: Complementary and alternative medicine sourcebook: basic consumer health Information about ayurveda, acupuncture, aromatherapy, chiropractic care, diet-based therapies, guided imagery, herbal and vitamin supplements, homeopathy, hypnosis, massage, meditation, naturopathy, pilates, reflexology, Reiki, Shiatsu, Tai Chi, traditional Chinese medicine, yoga, and other complementary and alternative medical therapies ; along with statistics, tips for selecting a practitioner, treatments for specific health conditions, a glossary of related terms, and a directory of resources for additional help and information / edited by Kevin Hayes.

Description: Seventh edition. | Detroit, MI: Omnigraphics, Inc., [2022] | Series: Health reference series | Includes index. | Summary: Provides basic health information on complementary and alternative medicine therapies, including dietary supplements, biologically based therapies, mind-body medicine, manipulative and body-based therapies, and energy-based therapies, along with facts about alternative treatments for specific diseases and conditions. Includes index, glossary of related terms, and other resources-- Provided by publisher.

Identifiers: LCCN 2021045994 (print) | LCCN 2021045995 (ebook) | ISBN 9780780819801 (library binding) | ISBN 9780780819818 (ebook)

Subjects: LCSH: Alternative medicine--Popular works.

Classification: LCC R735 .C66 2022 (print) | LCC R735 (ebook) | DDC 610--dc23/eng/20211019

LC record available at https://lccn.loc.gov/2021045994

LC ebook record available at https://lccn.loc.gov/2021045995

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Table of Contents

Preface

About This Book

Complementary and alternative medicine (CAM) therapies play a key role in the healthcare of many Americans. The National Center for Complementary and Integrative Health (NCCIH) found that the use of CAM therapies in the past 12 months significantly increased among U.S. children (aged 4 to 17 years). These alternative therapies, alone or in conjunction with mainstream medicines, are often used to treat an increasing variety of diseases and conditions, such as arthritis, anxiety, back pain, cancer, diabetes, heart disease, and sleep problems.

Complementary and Alternative Medicine Sourcebook, Seventh Edition provides updated information for people considering these therapies for general well-being or specific health conditions. It discusses how to select a CAM practitioner, talk with a primary healthcare provider about using CAM, evaluate information on the Internet, and pay for CAM therapies. It describes whole medical systems, such as Ayurveda, traditional Chinese medicine, Native-American medicine, acupuncture, homeopathy, and naturopathy. It also talks about the safe use of dietary supplements, including vitamins, minerals, and herbs. Information on biological-based therapies (BBTs), mindbody medicine, manipulative and body-based therapies, and energy-based therapies are also included. The book concludes with a glossary of terms and a diretory of organizations related to CAM.

How to Use This Book

This book is divided into parts and chapters. Parts focus on broad areas of interest. Chapters are devoted to single topics within a part.

in specific populations, including children, and the elderly are also included, along with tips on avoiding health fraud and spotting Internet scams.

describes whole medical systems practiced in cultures throughout the world that evolved separately from conventional medicine as it is practiced in the United States. These include Ayurvedic medicine and their product caution, traditional Chinese medicine, Native-American medicine, acupuncture, acupuncture for cancer, homeopathy, and their product caution, and naturopathy.

identifies vitamins, minerals, herbs, and botanicals, and other food and dietary substances taken to improve health or nutrition. Readers will also find tips on ensuring supplement safety and selecting specific products to support bone and joint health, immune system functioning, mood regulation, probiotics supplements for gastrointestinal health, weight-loss efforts, sports, and energy supplements. It also provides information on fraudulent dietary supplements and using dietary supplements wisely.

discusses CAM practices that strive to enhance or improve health using substances found in nature. This part highlights biologically based techniques including apitherapy, aromatherapy and essential oils, and diet-based therapies such as detoxification diets, fasting, popular fad diets, Gerson therapy, and vegetarianism.

describes CAM techniques that focus on using the mind to improve health or reduce unwanted symptoms, such as biofeedback, deep breathing, guided imagery and hypnosis, meditation, prayer and spirituality, relaxation training, tai chi, qi gong, and yoga. In addition, readers will find information about practices focused on healing via creative expression in art, music, and dance.

offers information about the Alexander Technique, aquatic therapy, massage therapy, chiropractic care, craniosacral therapy, Feldenkrais method, and kinesiotherapy, Pilates, reflexology, lymphatic drainage, massage therapy, Rolfing structural integration, tui na, and other CAM therapies that involve movement or manipulation of one or more parts of the body.