Alternative Medicine: The Christian HandbookThe most complete resource of its kind on alternative medicine * Herbal remedies, dietary supplements, and alternative therapies Their specific uses Which ones really work (and which ones don't) What to watch out for * Christian versus non-Christian approaches to holistic health * Clinically proven treatments versus unproven or quack treatments * Truths and fallacies about supernatural healing * Ancient medical lore: the historical, cultural, and scientific facts * And much, much more Alternative Medicine is the first comprehensive guidebook to nontraditional medicine written from a distinctively Christian perspective. Keeping pace with the latest developments and research in alternative medicine, this thoroughly revised edition combines the most current information with an easy-to-use format. University lecturer and researcher Donal O'Mathuna, PhD, and national medical authority Walt Larimore, MD, provide detailed and balanced answers to your most pressing questions about alternative medicine---and to other questions you wouldn't have thought to ask. Also includes Two alphabetical reference sections: Alternative therapies Herbal remedies, vitamins, and dietary supplements A description of each therapy and remedy, an analysis of claims, results of actual studies, cautions, recommendations, and further resources Handy cross-references linking health problems with various alternative therapies and herbal remedies reviewed in the book |
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User Review - Paul - Christianbook.comA lot of Christians don't believe in alternative medicine. I was injured in an accident 8 years ago, and alternative medicine is the only thing that saved me. This book is very scientific, but not ... Read full review
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User Review - trikle - LibraryThingThe book is written from a distinctly Christian perspective. It gives us current information on the latest developments and research in alternative medicine. Each non-traditional medicine is listed in ... Read full review
Contents
Foreword | 9 |
PART | 17 |
EvidenceBased Health and Healing | 35 |
FaithBased Health and Healing | 53 |
Alternative Medicine and Children | 77 |
Fraud Quackery or Wisdom? | 87 |
Healthy Lifestyles | 105 |
PART | 115 |
Iridology | 218 |
Ayurvedic Medicine 137 Massage Therapy | 227 |
Breathing Techniques 142 Naturopathic Medicine | 233 |
Progressive Muscle Relaxation | 246 |
Craniosacral Therapy 165 Reiki | 253 |
Energy Medicine 191 Therapeutic Touch | 260 |
Herbal Medicine 198 Visualization orGuided Imagery | 268 |
HERBAL REMEDIES VITAMINS AND DIETARY SUPPLEMENTS | 275 |
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Alternative Medicine: The Christian Handbook Dónal O'Mathúna,Walter L. Larimore Limited preview - 2001 |
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