An Introduction to Complementary and Alternative Therapies

This practical reference guide offers concise descriptions of a variety of complementary and alternative therapies and their associated nursing considerations. The convenient, user-friendly format makes this book an essential tool for daily clinical practice. Mind-body interventions; bioelectromagnetic therapies; alternative systems of medical practice; manual healing methods; pharmacologic and biologic therapies; herbal medicine; and diet, nutrition, and lifestyle are discussed.