The Clinician S Handbook Of Natural Healing

Written by leading authorities in complementary and integrative medicine, this convenient, quick-reference handbook provides clear and rational directives on diagnosing and treating specific diseases and disorders with natural medicine. You'll get concise summaries of diagnostic procedures, general considerations, therapeutic considerations, and therapeutic approaches for 84 of the most commonly seen conditions, 12 of which are new to this edition, plus naturopathic treatment methods and easy-to-follow condition flowcharts. Based on Pizzorno's trusted Textbook of Natural Medicine and the most current evidence available, it's your key to accessing reliable, natural diagnosis and treatment options in any setting. Expert authorship lends credibility to information. Scientifically verified content assures the most reliable coverage of diagnostic and natural treatment methods. Over 80 algorithms synthesize therapeutic content and provide support for your clinical judgment with a conceptual overview of case management. The book's compact size makes it portable for easy reference in any setting. A consistent organization saves you time and helps you make fast, accurate diagnoses. 12 NEW chapters enhance your treatment knowledge and understanding with information on important and newly emerging treatments and areas of interest, including: Cancer Endometriosis Fibromyalgia Hair Loss in Women Hyperventilation Syndrome Infectious Diarrhea Intestinal Protozoan Infestation Lichen Planus Parkinson's Disease Porphyrias Proctological Conditions Uterine Fibroids Each chapter is fully updated to reflect the content of the latest edition of Pizzorno's Textbook of Natural Medicine and keep you current on the safest and most effective natural interventions.

World-renowned nutritionist, author, and radio host Dr. Gary Null combines for the first time in one volume all of the important scientific studies that explore the impact of nutrients on major medical conditions. In this exhaustive guide, Null gives readers evidence that alternative healing CAN prevent and treat major diseases, from AIDS and cancer to heart disease and arthritis.

As a companion to the Textbook of Natural Medicine, it offers an easily accessed set of decision-making flowcharts and summary information on natural medicine options, including herbs, supplements and dietary advice. Gives the busy clinician easy access to decision-making material Offers flowcharts to aid decision making Bases choices on best available evidence Covers 11 syndromes and 69 diseases Supplements the extensive clinical and practical material included at full length in the Textbook of Natural Medicine.

The H.E.R.B.A.L. Guide will greatly assist clinicians in counseling patients about use of herbal and dietary supplements and integrating these supplements into the comprehensive clinical management of common conditions. The opening section offers practical advice on the clinician-patient dialogue about supplements. Subsequent chapters discuss key issues regarding labeling, dosing, regulation, interactions and reactions, efficacy, clinical trials, and the role of each member of the health care team in management of supplements. Major sections present case studies of patients with common conditions and quick reference guides to the use of natural medicines in clinical management of specific disorders.

Written by a physician and a chaplain, this book presents a simple, universal model of spirituality that is independent of religion, and shows how the clinician can apply the model to help in the management of chronic illness.

"This comprehensive work examines the latest medical and scientific research conducted in the field of medicine with emphasis on therapeutic natural medicine approaches as applicable to common health conditions. Special attention is placed on therapeutic application of nutritional and botanical medicine in the clinical setting as specific interventions to regain biochemical preference towards a true wellness foundation"--Résumé de l'éditeur.

Explains the philosophy of holistic medicine, presenting both conventional and alternative medical approaches. The reference covers health promotion, prevention, and treatment of about 60 of the most common diseases of the American people.