Mosby's Complementary and Alternative Medicine

Provides a clinically-relevant coverage of complementary and alternative medicine. This research-based book covers the history, philosophy, and mechanisms of complementary medicine and alternative therapies, and includes a review of the clinically controlled trials, indications, and contraindications of each therapy.

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Set up in a true "textbook" format, this research-based book provides comprehensive and clinically-relevant coverage of complementary and alternative medicine. It covers the history, philosophy, and mechanisms of complementary medicine and alternative therapies, and includes a thorough review of the clinically controlled trials, indications, and contraindications of each therapy. Each chapter follows a consistent format with helpful features, such as: Why Read This Chapter, Chapter at a Glance, An Expert Speaks, review questions, critical thinking questions, clinical application questions, and more.