Integrative Medicine. Principles for Practice

DESCRIPTION

By integrating complementary and alternative medicine (CAM) with traditional medical treatment, this volume represents the next generation in the evolving field of integrative medicine. Features a unique approach and case studies immediately applicable to clinical practice. Far more than a review of CAM modalities, this is an evidence-based and clinically authoritative guide for family medicine and primary care providers.

ABOUT THE AUTHORS

Benjamin Kligler and Roberta A. Lee, both: Beth Israel Center for Health and Healing, New York, New York

TABLE OF CONTENTS

Chapter 1 Principles and Practice of Integrative Medicine
Chapter 2 Psychosocial Determinants of Health and Illness: Re-Integrating Mind, Body, and Spirit
Chapter 3 Mind-Body Medicine
Chapter 4 A New Definition of Patient-Centered Care
Chapter 5 Botanical Medicine: Overview
Chapter 6 Botanical Medicine: Drug-Herb Interactions and Adverse Effects
Chapter 7 Integrative Approach to Nutrition
Chapter 8 Manipulative Medicine
Chapter 9 Asian Medicine
Chapter 10 Ayurvedic Medicine
Chapter 11 Movement Therapies
Chapter 12 Homeopathy
Chapter 13 Exercise
Chapter 14 Spirituality and Health
Chapter 15 Informatics and Integrative Medicine
Chapter 16 Selected Issues in Environmental Medicine
Chapter 17 Integrative Approach to Allergy
Chapter 18 Integrative Approach to Cardiovascular Health
Chapter 19 Integrative Approach to Chronic Fatigue Syndrome
Chapter 20 Integrative Approach to Endocrinology
Chapter 21 Integrative Approach to the Gastrointestinal System
Chapter 22 Integrative Approach to Neurology
Chapter 23 Integrative Approach to Oncology
Chapter 24 Integrative Approach to Osteoporosis
Chapter 25 Integrative Approach to Otolaryngology
Chapter 26 Integrative Approach to Pain
Chapter 27 Integrative Approach to Pulmonary Disorders
Chapter 28 Integrative Approach to Psychiatry
Chapter 29 Integrative Approach to Rheumatology
Chapter 30 Selected Topics in Pediatrics: Well Child Care
Chapter 31 Integrative Approach to Common Pediatric Conditions
Chapter 32 Integrative Approach to Pregnancy
Chapter 33 Integrative Approach to Common Conditions in Women's Health
Chapter 34 Integrative Approach to Menopause
Chapter 35 Integrative Approach to Geriatircs
Chapter 36 Legal and Ethical Issues in Integrative Medicine
Chapter 37 Selected Cases in Integrative Medicine through the Life Cycle