A Guide to Evidence-based Integrative and Complementary Medicine

by Vicki Kotsirilos AM, MBBS, FRACGP, FACNEM, Luis Vitetta PhD, GradDipNutrEnvironmed, GradDipIntegrMed, Avni Sali Prof. Avni Sali AM, MBBS, PhD, FRACS, FACS, FACNEM

Overview

The must-have integrative and complementary medicine reference from experts in the field

This exhaustive textbook is ideal for anyone with an interest in integrative and complementary medicine in Australia; including General Practitioners, medical students, integrative clinicians and health practitioners.

A Guide to Evidence-based Integrative and Complementary Medicine presents non-pharmacologic treatments for common medical practice complaints – all supported by current scientific evidence. These include Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD), asthma, insomnia, anxiety, depression and many more.

This practical health resource profiles myriad approaches in integrative and complementary medicine, such as mind-body medicine, stress management techniques, dietary guidelines, exercise and sleep advice, acupuncture, nutritional medicine, herbal medicine, and advice for managing lifestyle and behavioural factors.

It also looks at complementary medicines that may impact the treatment of disease.

A Guide to Evidence-based Integrative and Complementary Medicine contains only proven therapies from current research, particularly Cochrane reviews, systematic reviews, randomised control trials, published cohort studies and case studies.

• easy access to evidence-based clinical data on non-pharmacological treatments – including complementary medicines – for common diseases and conditions
• instant advice on disease prevention, health promotion and lifestyle issues
• chapter summaries based on scientific evidence using the NHMRC guidelines grading system
• printable patient summary sheets at chapter end to facilitate discussion of clinical management
• conveniently organised by common medical presentations

Product Details

ISBN-13:	9780729539081
Publisher:	Elsevier Health Sciences
Publication date:	01/25/2011
Pages:	956
Product dimensions:	6.80(w) x 9.70(h) x 1.40(d)

Table of Contents

Chapter 1: Introduction

Chapter 2: Nutritional Assessment and Therapies

Chapter 3: Age-related macular degeneration and cataract

Chapter 4: Anxiety

Chapter 5: Asthma

Chapter 6: Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder

Chapter 7: Autism

Chapter 8: Breast disease and cancer

Chapter 9: Cancer

Chapter 10: Cardiovascular

Chapter 11: Dementia and Alzheimer’s

Chapter 12: Depression

Chapter 13: Diabetes

Chapter 14: Eczema

Chapter 15: Epilepsy

Chapter 16: Fibromyalgia

Chapter 17: Headaches and migraine

Chapter 18: Hyperlipidemia

Chapter 19: Hypertension

Chapter 20: Infections and immunity

Chapter 21: Infertility

Chapter 22: Insomnia

Chapter 23: Irritable bowel syndrome

Chapter 24: Large bowel cancer

Chapter 25: Menopause

Chapter 26: Multiple sclerosis

Chapter 27: Musculoskeletal disorders

Chapter 28: Oral health disorders

Chapter 29: Osteoarthritis

Chapter 30: Osteoporosis

Chapter 31: Parkinson’s Disease

Chapter 32: Pregnancy disorders

Chapter 33: Premenstrual syndrome

Chapter 34: Prostate disease and cancer

Chapter 35: Renal disease

Chapter 36: Rheumatoid arthritis

Chapter 37: Herb, nutrient and drug interactions

Chapter 38: Adverse reactions

Editorial Reviews

"From the newly interested integrative practitioner to the more experienced, this book is a necessary book in your clinic office, and should be on hand if trying to search for the evidence that exists to support a well trained ACNEM doctor." ACNEM Journal (Vol 30 No 1), April 2011.

"... this book is a thoroughly referenced evidence based text on integrative medicine dealing with a range of common disorders seen in clinical practice, although it does appear to be geared more to the medically qualified practitioner with its emphasis on evidence based medicine, but this can only be viewed as a positive step toward CAM therapies being taken seriously. The book may encourage doctors to be more understanding and accepting of their patients’ desires to integrate CAM therapies with conventional treatment. All health practitioners should find the text a handy reference tool and useful addition to their library. Advanced students of naturopathy may find it invaluable for assignments." Australian Journal of Medical Herbalism 2011 23(1).

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