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Consumer Health and Integrative Medicine : Holistic View of Complementary and Alternative Medicine Practice by Karl L. Larson and Linda Baily Synovitz (2018, Trade Paperback)
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Product Identifiers
PublisherJones & Bartlett Learning, LLC
ISBN-101284144127
ISBN-139781284144123
eBay Product ID (ePID)10038451790
Product Key Features
Number of Pages340 Pages
Publication NameConsumer Health and Integrative Medicine : Holistic View of Complementary and Alternative Medicine Practice
LanguageEnglish
Publication Year2018
SubjectTeaching Methods & Materials / Health & Sexuality, Holistic Medicine
FeaturesRevised
TypeTextbook
AuthorKarl L. Larson, Linda Baily Synovitz
Subject AreaEducation, Medical
FormatTrade Paperback
Dimensions
Item Height0.9 in
Item Weight38.1 Oz
Item Length11.1 in
Item Width8.5 in
Additional Product Features
Edition Number2
LCCN2018-013477
IllustratedYes
Edition DescriptionRevised edition
Table Of ContentPartPart I: Understanding the Basics ChapterChapter 1: Introduction to Consumer Health, Conventional Medicine, and Complementary and Integrative Health ChapterChapter 2: Scientific Method ChapterChapter 3: Advertising Health Products PartPart II: Traditional Medicine and Health Care ChapterChapter 4: Cost of Healthcare in the United States ChapterChapter 5: Conventional Medical and Health Care PartPart III: Complementary and Alternative Medicine and Healthcare ChapterChapter 6: CAM, Integrative Medicine and Health, and Early Pioneers ChapterChapter 7: Complementary and Alternative Health Care: Historical Foundations of Holistic Healing ChapterChapter 8: Alternative Medical Systems: Ayurveda and Its Practices ChapterChapter 9: Alternative Medical Systems: Traditional Chinese Medicine ChapterChapter 10: Alternative Medical Systems: Naturopathic and Homeopathic Medicine ChapterChapter 11: Botanicals: A Biologically Based Therapy ChapterChapter 12: Aromatherapy and Bach Original Flower Remedies ChapterChapter 13: Manipulative and Body-Based Therapies: Chiropractic Medicine, Massage, and Reflexology ChapterChapter 14: Mind-Body Intervention: Meditation, Yoga, Hypnosis, Alexander Technique, Biofeedback, Prayer, and Faith Healing ChapterChapter 15: Energy Therapies PartPart IV: Avoidance of Scams and Costly Treatments That Don't Work ChapterChapter 16: Frauds and Quackery ChapterChapter 17: Protection and Rights of American Consumers ChapterChapter 18: Health Insurance in the United States AppendixAppendix AppendixGlossary AppendixIndex
SynopsisToday, being a health consumer encompasses more than being knowledgeable about traditional medicine and health practice but also includes the necessity to be well informed about the expanding field of complementary and alternative medicine. Consumer Health and Integrative Medicine: Holistic View of Complementary and Alternative Medicine Practices, Second Edition was written to expand upon the many alternative modalities that many other consumer health texts overlook. It includes chapters on the major alternative medicine systems and healing modalities, including Ayurvedic medicine, traditional Chinese medicine, naturopathy, homeopathic medicine, chiropractic medicine, massage, reflexology, and herbals or botanicals. The authors mission is to increase reader's knowledge base, not make up their mind, as we all make better choices related to our own personal health care practices when we are informed consumers. Updates to the Second Edition include: - NEW - The title of the book has changed from Complementary and Alternative Medicine for Health Professionals to Consumer Health and Integrative Medicine to place a greater light on the consumer health and integrative medicine aspects of the text. - REVISED - Chapter 5, Conventional Medicine and Health Care, has brand new information on health insurance coverage and cost of personal health in lieu of the Affordable Care Act. All new considerations on how the ACA has impacted American heath care. - REVISED - A new section in Chapter 14 addresses Mindfulness and its role in Mind-Body Intervention - REVISED - A new section in Chapter 15 regarding the human biofield, as well as a whole new section of classroom activities - REVISED - Chapter 16 now addresses the Ephedra controversy of the early 2000s, and also addresses more specific types of quackery by topic area. - UPDATED - New research and statistics has been incorporated throughout the book regarding the various complementary and alternative methodologies, as well as strengthen information on evidence-based research into CAM and incorporated more information related to how these fit into current Western medicine environments., Today, being a health consumer encompasses more than being knowledgeable about traditional medicine and health practice but also includes the necessity to be well informed about the expanding field of complementary and alternative medicine. Consumer Health and Integrative Medicine: Holistic View of Complementary and Alternative Medicine Practices, Second Edition was written to expand upon the many alternative modalities that many other consumer health texts overlook. It includes chapters on the major alternative medicine systems and healing modalities, including Ayurvedic medicine, traditional Chinese medicine, naturopathy, homeopathic medicine, chiropractic medicine, massage, reflexology, and herbals or botanicals. The authors mission is to increase reader's knowledge base, not make up their mind, as we all make better choices related to our own personal health care practices when we are informed consumers. Updates to the Second Edition include: NEW! - The title of the book has changed from Complementary and Alternative Medicine for Health Professionals to Consumer Health and Integrative Medicine to place a greater light on the consumer health and integrative medicine aspects of the text. REVISED! - Chapter 5, Conventional Medicine and Health Care, has brand new information on health insurance coverage and cost of personal health in lieu of the Affordable Care Act. All new considerations on how the ACA has impacted American heath care. REVISED! - A new section in Chapter 14 addresses Mindfulness and its role in Mind-Body Intervention REVISED! - A new section in Chapter 15 regarding the human biofield, as well as a whole new section of classroom activities REVISED! - Chapter 16 now addresses the Ephedra controversy of the early 2000s, and also addresses more specific types of quackery by topic area. UPDATED! - New research and statistics has been incorporated throughout the book regarding the various complementary and alternative methodologies, as well as strengthened information on evidence-based research into CAM and incorporated more information related to how these fit into current Western medicine environments. Case Studies - Each chapter contains case studies that apply chapter concepts in a more personal way. They are presented as scenarios intended to evoke analytical thinking skills. "In the News" - This sections are intended to engage the reader in an active learning exercise and offer questions concerning the news features that encourage analytical thinking, making the situation or problem personally relevant. Review Questions - Numerous questions are found at the end of each chapter and are intended to help readers conceptualize and reflect on main points. Suggestions for Class Activities - Engaging activities are presented at the end of each chapter and give students the opportunity to present in the classroom, work in a group, engage in an activity. (c) 2020 340 pages, Today, being a health consumer encompasses more than being knowledgeable about traditional medicine and health practice but also includes the necessity to be well informed about the expanding field of complementary and alternative medicine. Consumer Health and Integrative Medicine: Holistic View of Complementary and Alternative Medicine Practices, Second Edition was written to expand upon the many alternative modalities that many other consumer health texts overlook. It includes chapters on the major alternative medicine systems and healing modalities, including Ayurvedic medicine, traditional Chinese medicine, naturopathy, homeopathic medicine, chiropractic medicine, massage, reflexology, and herbals or botanicals. The authors mission is to increase reader's knowledge base, not make up their mind, as we all make better choices related to our own personal health care practices when we are informed consumers. Updates to the Second Edition include: NEW! - The title of the book has changed from Complementary and Alternative Medicine for Health Professionals to Consumer Health and Integrative Medicine to place a greater light on the consumer health and integrative medicine aspects of the text. REVISED! - Chapter 5, Conventional Medicine and Health Care, has brand new information on health insurance coverage and cost of personal health in lieu of the Affordable Care Act. All new considerations on how the ACA has impacted American heath care. REVISED! - A new section in Chapter 14 addresses Mindfulness and its role in Mind-Body Intervention REVISED! - A new section in Chapter 15 regarding the human biofield, as well as a whole new section of classroom activities REVISED! - Chapter 16 now addresses the Ephedra controversy of the early 2000s, and also addresses more specific types of quackery by topic area. UPDATED! - New research and statistics has been incorporated throughout the book regarding the various complementary and alternative methodologies, as well as strengthened information on evidence-based research into CAM and incorporated more information related to how these fit into current Western medicine environments. Case Studies - Each chapter contains case studies that apply chapter concepts in a more personal way. They are presented as scenarios intended to evoke analytical thinking skills. "In the News" - This sections are intended to engage the reader in an active learning exercise and offer questions concerning the news features that encourage analytical thinking, making the situation or problem personally relevant. Review Questions - Numerous questions are found at the end of each chapter and are intended to help readers conceptualize and reflect on main points. Suggestions for Class Activities - Engaging activities are presented at the end of each chapter and give students the opportunity to present in the classroom, work in a group, engage in an activity. © 2020 340 pages
LC Classification NumberR733
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