The growth of complementary medicine over the past decade has been accompanied by calls for greater regulation. To date, discussions on regulation have confined themselves to the parameters set by orthodox medicine, & a result, critical issues which need to be more publicly aired have been overlooked. The first book to address this increasingly important topic, Complementary Medicine & the Law is a timely response to this need. The authors explore the way in which the law presently affects the practice of complementary medicine. At the heart of the book is a challenging of the notion that the legal & regulatory mechanisms which govern orthodox medicine form an appropriate model for the regulation of most complementary therapies. The patient-centred, holistic approach central to the theory & practice of many complementary therapies presents a unique problem for the law: the highly individualised, more intuitive, whole-person approach of complementary medicine is not amenable to the quantification & certainty required by the law. The authors argue that only by implementing a more dynamic form of ethics-directed regulation can the consumer be protected without sacrificing the unique contribution that complementary medicine has to make. ...

Uncover a wealth of therapies to maintain & improve your well being. Discover how to: understand traditional healing systems & modern therapies, choose the right therapy for you, find a good practitioner, prepare for a treatment session & assess a therapys safety & effectiveness. Balanced & reliable, Complementary Medicine For Dummies gives you the low-down on the world of complementary medicine. Youll find out what each major therapy is about; how, & if, it works; & what conditions it may be used for. From acupuncture & Ayurveda to yoga & zero-balancing, this comprehensive guide enables you to make informed choices when seeking positive changes for your body, mind, & spirit. Jacqueline Young is a qualified clinical psychologist, oriental medicine practitioner, naturopath, & nutritionist, & an established practitioner, educator, writer, & researcher in complementary medicine. By Jacqueline Young ...

Uncover a wealth of therapies to maintain & improve your well being. Discover how to: understand traditional healing systems & modern therapies, choose the right therapy for you, find a good practitioner, prepare for a treatment session & assess a therapys safety & effectiveness. Balanced & reliable, Complementary Medicine For Dummies gives you the low-down on the world of complementary medicine. Youll find out what each major therapy is about; how, & if, it works; & what conditions it may be used for. From acupuncture & Ayurveda to yoga & zero-balancing, this comprehensive guide enables you to make informed choices when seeking positive changes for your body, mind, & spirit. Jacqueline Young is a qualified clinical psychologist, oriental medicine practitioner, naturopath, & nutritionist, & an established practitioner, educator, writer, & researcher in complementary medicine. By Jacqueline Young ...

This volume provides a balanced & even-handed review of the evidence & assesses the claims of both advocates & critics of complementary medicine. It draws the empirical literature together & examines the effectiveness of complementary medicine for both patients & practitioners by providing an overview of the major alternative therapies, together with their methods & philosophies; explaining the appeal of complementary medicine to patients; investigating its relationship with the medical profession; analysing methods of evaluation & the role of placebo effects; reviewing the evidence for each of the major therapies; & seeking out a research agenda for the future. ...

Pain is the single most common reason for patients to consult a CAM practitioner. This essential new book provides concise evidence-based information on complementary & alternative medicine (CAM) in relation to pain. Each section has a clear & accessible design to enable quick decision-making, &

Includes:: an analysis of the most up-to-date research available.

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Here is the first complete manual of Chinese medicine specifically written for the layperson. Filled with illustrated exercises & recipes, this book offers a unique, integrated system of preventive health care so that now anyone can promote good health, longevity, & spiritual awareness using these traditional techniques. Included are: Key concepts of Chinese medical theory; Dozens of illustrated Tai Chi & Chee-gung exercises; The Chinese approach to healing common ailments; authentic secrets of Taoist sexual yoga; Therapeutic food recipes & herbal tonics; Alternative treatments for diseases such as AIDS & cancer; Resource listings: teachers, schools, centers, stores, & mail-order suppliers. ...

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