COMPLEMENTARY & ALTERNATIVE MEDICINE FOR HEALTH PROFESSIONALS
Highly researched and referenced, Complementary and Alternative Medicine for Health Professionals: A Holistic Approach to Consumer Health educates students about the many complementary and alternative medicine (CAM) modalities that are available, in addition to the more traditional methods that exist. Early chapters provide an overview of both traditional and alternative medicine, scientific method and steps in scientific research, and look at the cost of health care in the U.S. Later chapters introduce students to integrative medicine and provide a thorough overview of CAM practices employed today. Topics that are covered include acupuncture, meditation, herbals and aromatherapy. By reading this text, students will become astute at distinguishing among those traditional and CAM health practices that...
more infoBest Choices From the People’s Pharmacy: What You Need to Know
From the New York Times bestselling authors of The People?s Pharmacy®, a reliable resource for remedies and treatment?now in an easy-to-use trade format. After more than three decades as one of the world?s premier sources for authoritative, trustworthy health information, The People?s Pharmacy® delivers its most groundbreaking resource yet, identifying bestchoice treatments for hundreds of common medical conditions that smart health-care consumers want to know about. Inside readers will find: ? Remedies for scores of health concerns, from acne and allergies to heart disease and depression ? At-a-glance descriptions of the best choices? complete with possible side effects and approximate cost ? Remedy ratings that allow readers to compare treatment options for each condition...
more infoThe 2019-2024 World Outlook for Children’s Vitamins and Dietary
This study covers the world outlook for children’s vitamins and dietary supplements across more than 190 countries. For each year reported, estimates are given for the latent demand, or potential industry earnings (P.I.E.), for the country in question (in millions of U.S. dollars), the percent share the country is of the region, and of the globe. These comparative benchmarks allow the reader to quickly gauge a country vis-à-vis others. Using econometric models which project fundamental economic dynamics within each country and across countries, latent demand estimates are created. This report does not discuss the specific players in the market serving the latent demand, nor specific details at the product level. The study also does...
more infoMedical Herbalism: The Science Principles and Practices Of
A foundational textbook on the scientific principles of therapeutic herbalism and their application in medicine• A complete handbook for the medical practitioner• Includes the most up-to-date information on preparations, dosage, and contraindications• By the author of The Complete Illustrated Holistic HerbalMedical Herbalism contains comprehensive information concerning the identification and use of medicinal plants by chemical structure and physiological effect, the art and science of making herbal medicine, the limitations and potential of viewing herbs chemically, and the challenge to current research paradigms posed by complex plant medicines. It also includes information on toxicology and contraindications, the issues involved in determining dosage and formulation types for an individual, guides to the different measurement systems and...
more infoSouthern Folk Medicine: Healing Traditions from the Appalachian
This book is the first to describe the history, folklore, assessment methods, and remedies of Southern and Appalachian Folk Medicine—the only system of folk medicine, other than Native American, that developed in the United States. One of the system’s last active practitioners, Phyllis D. Light has studied and worked with herbs, foods, and other healing techniques for more than thirty years. In everyday language, she explains how Southern and Appalachian Folk Medicine was passed down orally through the generations by herbalists and healers who cared for people in their communities with the natural tools on hand. Southern Folk Medicine: Healing Traditions from the Appalachian Fields and Forests Price: $12.29 (as of Oct 21st, 2023...
more infoSkin Cleanse: The Simple, All-Natural Program for Clear, Calm,
If you’re like most women, you’ve been on a never-ending quest for perfect skin—or even just good skin—since adolescence. Why is it so hard to get good skin? Adina Grigore, founder of the organic skin-care line S.W. Basics, would argue that getting clear, calm, happy skin is about much more than products and peels. Or, rather, it’s about much less. In Skin Cleanse, she guides readers through a holistic program designed to heal their skin from the inside out. Adina’s program begins as any healthy regime should: with the basics for full-body health. That means eating plenty of fresh, whole foods; drinking more water; getting blood pumping and oxygen flowing to your cells through...
more infoAntioxidant Nutrition: Nature’s Protectors Against Aging,
This illuminating guide explores one of the fastest growing areas of vitamin therapy. Antioxidant Nutrition: Nature’s Protectors Against Aging, Cancer, and Degenerative Diseases Price: $3.65 (as of Nov 3rd, 2023 09:13...
more infoThe Natural Superiority of Mules: A Celebration of One of the
Mules are hybrids within the animal kingdomthe infertile offspring of male donkeys and female horses. Baby mules are more playful and curious than their other equine cousins, and the mature mule is one of the most fascinating, yet often underappreciated, creatures in the world. In the first paperback edition of The Natural Superiority of Mules, distinguished rancher John Hauer celebrates these magnificence of the mule through essays, articles, stories, and over 150 beautiful full-color photographs. The pieces in this collection draw attention to many of this hybrid’s most impressive characteristics, including its strength, grace, and loyalty, was well ashile other sections are dedicated to mule genetics, mule training, and mule history. Contributors to this...
more infoJude’s Herbal Home Remedies: Natural Health, Beauty & Home-Care
Discover a simpler, more natural way of life. Pour yourself a cup of chamomile tea, find a quiet corner, and browse through the wealth of natural remedies, household tips, and beauty secrets presented in this tried and true guidebook. Now updated and expanded, Jude’s Herbal Home Remedies offers more than 800 treatments, tinctures, tonics, and teas, using many easy-to-find herbs, as well as a comprehensive herbal index with over 200 illustrations. Jude’s Herbal Home Remedies: Natural Health, Beauty & Home-Care Secrets (Living With Nature Series) Price: $16.95 (as of Oct 2nd, 2023 06:51...
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