Integrative Healthcare Remedies For Everyday Life

A user-friendly guidebook for anyone interested in enhancing health and wellness, Integrated Healthcare Remedies for Everyday Life marries modern medical knowledge with a cross-cultural understanding of health and healing. The authors are a family of modern physicians who share a passion for the rapidly growing field of holistic and integrative health. Representing both Western diagnostics and complementary medicine, this reference offers practical guidance on incorporating simple remedies and therapies into everyday life. Detailed preparation instructions facilitate the use of Chinese, Indian, and Western natural remedies. Therapies from multiple Asian and Western medical systems are presented side by side to act as both a one-stop treatment guide and comparative reference. Body system organization provides comprehensive coverage of both common and complex diseases and disorders. Expert author team is a family of modern physicians who share a passion for the rapidly growing field of holistic and integrative health. An eBook version is included with print purchase. The eBook allows students to access all of the text, figures, and references, with the ability to search, customize content, make notes and highlights, and have content read aloud.

A user-friendly guidebook for anyone interested in enhancing health and wellness, Integrated Healthcare Remedies for Everyday Life marries modern medical knowledge with a cross-cultural understanding of health and healing. The authors are a family of modern physicians who share a passion for the rapidly growing field of holistic and integrative health. Representing both Western diagnostics and complementary medicine, this reference offers practical guidance on incorporating simple remedies and therapies into everyday life. Detailed preparation instructions facilitate the use of Chinese, Indian, and Western natural remedies. Therapies from multiple Asian and Western medical systems are presented side by side to act as both a one-stop treatment guide and comparative reference. Body system organization provides comprehensive coverage of both common and complex diseases and disorders. Expert author team is a family of modern physicians who share a passion for the rapidly growing field of holistic and integrative health. An eBook version is included with print purchase. The eBook allows students to access all of the text, figures, and references, with the ability to search, customize content, make notes and highlights, and have content read aloud.

The last century witnessed dramatic changes in the practice of health care, and coming decades promise advances that were not imaginable even in the relatively recent past. Science and technology continue to offer new insights into disease pathways and treatments, as well as mechanisms of protecting health and preventing disease. Genomics and proteomics are bringing personalized risk assessment, prevention, and treatment options within reach; health information technology is expediting the collection and analysis of large amounts of data that can lead to improved care; and many disciplines are contributing to a broadening understanding of the complex interplay among biology, environment, behavior, and socioeconomic factors that shape health and wellness. On February 25 - 27, 2009, the Institute of Medicine (IOM) convened the Summit on Integrative Medicine and the Health of the Public in Washington, DC. The summit brought together more than 600 scientists, academic leaders, policy experts, health practitioners, advocates, and other participants from many disciplines to examine the practice of integrative medicine, its scientific basis, and its potential for improving health. This publication summarizes the background, presentations, and discussions that occurred during the summit.

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.

This compendium on healthy living from the trusted Mayo Clinic organization combines two home health books into one must-have resource. Anyone looking to improve health in a safe, smart, innovative, and minimally-invasive way will want this guide. The book teaches what integrative medicine is„the medical movement to incorporate treatments that were once thought questionable but now are scientifically proven to work into everyday therapies, combining those alternative methods with traditional medicine to produce best results. The book offers a revolutionary approach to healing by highlighting ways that integrative medicine addresses not only the physical body but also the mind and spirit. With this trifold view of wellness in mind, the book covers topics like meditation, homeopathy, acupuncture, reflexology, herbs and supplements, and more, giving readers new solutions to their health issues.

Stay on the cutting edge of today’s most promising trends in complementary and alternative medical treatments with Dr. David Rakel’s Integrative Medicine, 4th Edition. Written by physicians who are experts in both traditional and integrative medicine, this highly regarded, evidence-based reference covers therapies such as botanicals, supplements, mind-body, lifestyle choices, nutrition, exercise, spirituality, and more. Integrative Medicine, 4th Edition uses a clinical, disease-oriented approach, offering practical guidance for reducing costs and improving patient care. Helps you safely and effectively incorporate complementary and alternative therapies into your everyday practice, while focusing on prevention and wellness for a better quality of life. Uses the reliable SORT method (Strength of Recommendation Taxonomy) to provide evidence-based ratings, grading both the evidence and the relative potential harm. Explains how to make the best use of integrative medicine and the mechanisms by which these therapeutic modalities work, keeping you at the forefront of the trend toward integrative health care. Includes 13 brand-new chapters, covering hot topics such as personalized medicine, MTHFR mutation, food allergy and intolerance, the gut-immune influence on systemic inflammation and disease, chelation therapy, testosterone deficiency, adrenal fatigue, and much more. Features more than 100 significantly revised chapters and hundreds of new figures and tables throughout.

Discover the universe of Integrative Medicine and how it will revolutionize the approach to health. In this book we explore this discipline that unites the excellence of medical science with holistic practices and ancient knowledge. It is a comprehensive guide for health professionals and those interested in the integration of traditional methods and ancient wisdom. By delving into the principles, evidence and applications of integrative medicine, we also uncover the trends and challenges that will shape the future of this expanding field. The book offers not only theoretical knowledge, but also practical tips and strategies for incorporating integrative medicine into everyday life. Whether it's improving quality of life, preventing illness or promoting well-being, this book is a reliable compass for those seeking an integral and personalized approach to health. Ideal for health professionals involved in the growing demand for integration between contemporary methods and ancient wisdom, the book is an invitation to personal transformation and a deeper understanding of the healing potential that lies in the convergence of science and spirituality.

Integrative Health: A Holistic Approach for Health Professionals serves as a comprehensive resource on integrative health modalities. Perfect for both health care professionals and as a textbook for students, this text explores the discipline of integrative health care as a person-centered and person-empowering approach to health care, combining treatments from conventional medicine and clinically proven complementary and alternative medicine to address the body, mind, and spirit, as well as the environment and relationships with others.