Complementary Therapies For Health Care Providers

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A discussion of a wide range of complementary therapies, explaining what they are and how they work, and assessing their pros and cons as outlined in the literature. It examines the risks and required training for each therapy. Core content addresses Chinese, Ayurvedic, and Western philosophies of healthcare including specific coverage of herbal therapies, nutritional factors, mind/body control, acupuncture, and more. There is a bibliography, a list of resources, and Internet addresses for further investigation.