Fundamentals of Complementary and Integrative MedicinePerfect for students and practitioners in medical, health, and science fields, this acclaimed resource lays the groundwork for a solid understanding of complementary and integrative therapy. It provides insight into the historical context of alternative healing systems, as well as the most up-to-date scientific research and clinical applications for integrative medicine. Focusing on therapies best supported by clinical trials and evidence, it describes key concepts of the most prevalent complementary and alternative therapies in use today. This edition features many new chapters and a new appendix, with thorough updates and references throughout.
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FOUNDATIONS OF COMPLEMENTARY | 1 |
Issues in Integrative Medicine | 18 |
CONTEXTS FOR COMPLEMENTARY | 25 |
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