The Clinician's Handbook of Natural Medicine - E-Book: The Clinician's Handbook of Natural Medicine - E-BookWritten by leading authorities in complementary and integrative medicine, this convenient, quick-reference handbook provides clear and rational directives on diagnosing and treating specific diseases and disorders with natural medicine. You'll get concise summaries of diagnostic procedures, general considerations, therapeutic considerations, and therapeutic approaches for 84 of the most commonly seen conditions, 12 of which are new to this edition, plus naturopathic treatment methods and easy-to-follow condition flowcharts. Based on Pizzorno's trusted Textbook of Natural Medicine and the most current evidence available, it's your key to accessing reliable, natural diagnosis and treatment options in any setting. - Expert authorship lends credibility to information. - Scientifically verified content assures the most reliable coverage of diagnostic and natural treatment methods. - Over 80 algorithms synthesize therapeutic content and provide support for your clinical judgment with a conceptual overview of case management. - The book's compact size makes it portable for easy reference in any setting. - A consistent organization saves you time and helps you make fast, accurate diagnoses. - 12 NEW chapters enhance your treatment knowledge and understanding with information on important and newly emerging treatments and areas of interest, including: - Cancer - Endometriosis - Fibromyalgia - Hair Loss in Women - Hyperventilation Syndrome - Infectious Diarrhea - Intestinal Protozoan Infestation - Lichen Planus - Parkinson's Disease - Porphyrias - Proctological Conditions - Uterine Fibroids - Each chapter is fully updated to reflect the content of the latest edition of Pizzorno's Textbook of Natural Medicine and keep you current on the safest and most effective natural interventions. |
Contents
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Chapter 4 Alzheimers Disease | 36 |
Chapter 5 Angina Pectoris | 48 |
Chapter 6 Aphthous Stomatitis Aphthous UlcerCanker SoreUlcerative Stomatitis | 56 |
Chapter 7 Asthma | 60 |
Chapter 8 Atherosclerosis | 73 |
Chapter 42 Infectious Diarrhea | 394 |
Chapter 43 Inflammatory Bowel Disease | 406 |
Chapter 44 Insomnia | 424 |
Chapter 45 Intestinal Protozoan Infestation | 433 |
Chapter 46 Irritable Bowel Syndrome | 436 |
Chapter 47 Kidney Stones | 442 |
Chapter 48 Leukoplakia | 451 |
Chapter 49 Lichen Planus | 454 |
Chapter 9 Atopic Dermatitis Eczema | 90 |
Chapter 10 Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder in Children | 97 |
Chapter 11 Bacterial Sinusitis | 107 |
Chapter 12 Benign Prostatic Hyperplasia | 112 |
Integrated Naturopathic Support | 119 |
Chapter 14 Carpal Tunnel Syndrome | 136 |
Chapter 15 Celiac Disease | 142 |
Chapter 16 Cellulite | 147 |
Chapter 17 Cervical Dysplasia | 152 |
Chapter 18 Chronic Candidiasis | 161 |
Chapter 19 Chronic Fatigue Syndrome | 167 |
Chapter 20 Congestive Heart Failure | 177 |
Chapter 21 Cystitis | 183 |
Chapter 22 Dermatitis Herpetiformis | 191 |
Chapter 23 Diabetes Mellitus | 194 |
Chapter 24 Endometriosis | 226 |
Chapter 25 Epilepsy | 233 |
Chapter 26 Erythema Multiforme | 246 |
Chapter 27 Fibrocystic Breast Disease | 249 |
Chapter 28 Fibromyalgia Syndrome | 255 |
Chapter 29 Gallstones | 267 |
Acute Angle Closure and Chronic OpenAngle | 275 |
Chapter 31 Gout | 281 |
Chapter 32 Hair Loss in Women | 289 |
Chapter 33 Hepatitis | 294 |
Chapter 34 Herpes Simplex | 303 |
Chapter 35 HIVAIDS | 308 |
Chapter 36 Hypertension | 337 |
Chapter 37 Hyperthyroidism | 351 |
Chapter 38 Hyperventilation Syndrome Breathing Pattern Disorders | 361 |
Chapter 39 Hypoglycemia | 367 |
Chapter 40 Hypothyroidism | 377 |
Chapter 41 Immune Support | 387 |
Chapter 50 Macular Degeneration | 459 |
Chapter 51 Male Infertility | 465 |
Chapter 52 Menopause | 476 |
Chapter 53 Menorrhagia | 492 |
Chapter 54 Migraine Headache | 502 |
Chapter 55 Multiple Sclerosis | 521 |
Chapter 56 Nausea and Vomiting of Pregnancy | 533 |
Chapter 57 Obesity | 538 |
Chapter 58 Osteoarthritis | 552 |
Chapter 59 Osteoporosis | 565 |
Chapter 60 Otitis Media | 581 |
Chapter 61 Parkinsons Disease | 588 |
Chapter 62 Pelvic Inflammatory Disease | 605 |
Chapter 63 Peptic Ulcers | 618 |
Chapter 64 Periodontal Disease | 625 |
Bacterial Mycoplasmal and Viral | 633 |
Chapter 66 Porphyrias | 640 |
Chapter 67 Premenstrual Syndrome | 650 |
Chapter 68 Proctologic Conditions | 664 |
Chapter 69 Psoriasis | 684 |
Chapter 70 Rheumatoid Arthritis | 693 |
Chapter 71 Rosacea | 708 |
Chapter 72 Seborrheic Dermatitis | 713 |
Chapter 73 Senile AgingRelated Cataracts | 717 |
Chapter 74 Streptococcal Pharyngitis | 725 |
Chapter 75 Trichomoniasis | 729 |
Chapter 76 Urticaria | 736 |
Chapter 77 Uterine Fibroids | 748 |
Chapter 78 Vaginitis and Vulvovaginitis | 756 |
Chapter 79 Varicose Veins | 772 |
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