English translations of traditional Chinese medical texts rarely have conformed to the standards required of a contribution to sinology. One exception has been the  Fundamentals of Chinese Medicine, a groundbreaking translation of the  Zhong Yi Ji Chu Xue, which demonstrated that not only was it possible to meet scholarly expectations for translations of Traditional Chinese Medicine (T.C.M), but also that the cooperation of Chinese-speaking clinicians could reveal the nuances of practice. Beyond beginners manuals, it gives English-speaking students of T.C.M. a chance to appreciate the qualitative details available to their Chinese-speaking colleagues.  Fundamentals of Chinese Medicine offers a unique & rare opportunity to understand Chinese medicine, not as it is perceived by a Western writer, but as it is perceived & taught in China. This is because Chinese descriptions of T.C.M. that confound Western expectations have not been expunged from the textual translation. After more than two decades in print & numerous reprintings, the current edition incorporates experience from the use of the work as a didactic text & as a course book for teaching Chinese medical English to student physicians. Based on feedback from Western teachers & translators, this popularly priced edition features a straightforward English terminology, thousands of source Chinese characters, & hundreds of clinical definitions never before available in English. Contents include yin & yang & the five phases; qi, blood, essence, & fluids; the channels; the organs; diseases & their causes. Pattern identification & treatment of eight-parameter, organ, qi-blood, pathogen, & exogenous heat conditions are discussed in detail, as are principles & methods of treatment. Illustrative acumoxa therapy has been added for Western acupuncturists. ...

Fundamentals of Chiropractic covers basic chiropractic philosophy & history, principles & practice. In addition to covering chiropractic care techniques, this textbook also provides a section on anatomy, biomechanics, & physiology, & a section on spinal analysis & diagnostic procedures. A variety of scientific & philosophical issues within the chiropractic community are addressed in this book so that it can easily be used as a core text for several introductory courses. Fundamentals of Chiropractic retains nine core chapters from  Contemporary Chiropractic  (with revision) &

Includes:: 24 new chapters, all focusing on grounding the beginning student in the practice of chiropractic. in addition, chapter authors present material in a textbook type format, clearly defining all terms, explaining & illustrating concepts, providing key terms, & writing review/critical thinking questions. Scope & content is appropriate for & specifically tailored to first & second year chiropractic students taking introductory chiropractic courses, but still appeals to the chiropractic community in general because of its diverse subjects.

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Featuring 300 full-colour anatomical acupuncture images with point locations, this unique book covers all the major meridians & the most commonly used extra points, while combining descriptions of both the Western & Eastern indications for each point. Fundamentals of Naturopathic Clinical Acupuncture is the only practical handbook specifically designed for use by naturopathic, CAM, & integrative medical students & practitioners. Learning Enhancements: Easy point location with relevant anatomy; Neighbouring points illustrated; Western & Eastern indications; Full colour photos of live models; Addresses safety concerns. ...

Focusing on emerging therapies & those best supported by clinical trials & scientific evidence,   Fundamentals of Complementary & Alternative Medicine describes some of the most prevalent & the fastest-growing CAM therapies in use today. Prominent author Dr. Marc Micozzi provides a complete overview of CAM, creating a solid foundation & context for therapies in current practice. Coverage of systems & therapies

Includes:: mind, body, & spirit; traditional Western healing; & traditional ethnomedical systems from around the world. Discussions include homeopathy, massage & manual therapies, chiropractic, a revised chapter on osteopathy, herbal medicine, aromatherapy, naturopathic medicine, & nutrition & hydration. With its wide range of topics, this is the ideal CAM reference for both students & practitioners!

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Fundamentals of Human Nutrition is an authoritative overview that will help you understand the complex subject of human nutrition. This book is a digest of material from the highly successful Human Nutrition 11th edition. ' Fundamentals' is intended for a wide readership of students & practitioners who need a broad understanding of human nutrition, but for whom an in-depth knowledge is not essential. Students & practitioners of nursing, pharmacy, sports science, Dental Health & other allied health professions, as well as the interested lay person, will benefit from its easy-to-follow, concise approach. * Covers all key aspects of human nutrition * Up to date with current issues* Explains the epidemiology of diet & disease * Considers factors affecting food production, trade & access * Technical terms explained to help the non-specialist * Comprehensive glossary aids understanding * Key points summarise all chapters ...

Drawing on their wealth of experience & knowledge in this field, the authors, who are without doubt among the finest minds in pharmacognosy today, provide useful & fascinating insights into the history, botany, chemistry, phytotherapy & importance of medicinal plants in some of today's health care systems. This is a landmark textbook, which carefully brings together relevant data from numerous sources & provides in an authoritative & exhaustive manner, cutting edge information that is relevant to pharmacists, pharmacognocists, complementary practitioners, doctors & nurses alike.' The Pharmaceutical Journal This is the first book that I have encountered which combines the compounds & plants found in standard pharmacognosy textbooks, i.e. those used in orthodox Western medicine, with the 'new phytopharmaceuticals' which have become established in Western culture over the last 20 years. The medical establishment in this environment is finally catching up with the practices of the general population & so this book is an excellent choice for those who wish to investigate which of the many plants available have some scientific credence. I shall be adding this book to the Essential Reading list for all of the undergraduate students on our pharmacy degree course & would encourage all those involved in teaching pharmacy students to do the same." P.J. Houghton, Department of Pharmacy, King's College London, Journal of Ethnopharmacology Educated pharmacists no doubt equate Pharmacognosy with hours spent hunched over a microscope identifying vegetable drugs. Many probably consider it as a subject with little importance in a modern pharmacy curriculum. How wrong they are!.. . This book is designed to give an overview at an easy-to-understand level of a broad subject area... For students of science & of the healthcare professions it is a useful text & the authors are to be commended for their work.' Irish Pharmacy Journal ...

Your comprehensive & current introduction to the fascinating field of Pharmacology, applied to Nursing & Health! Now fully updated in line with changes in clinical practice, new drugs & research developments. This clear & readable text will guide you through how drugs act within the body coupled with their clinical application. Sections covering social, legal & professional issues are included alongside the scientific principles of pharmacology. Drug groups are considered according to their pharmacological effects, their action on physiological processes & the conditions they are used to treat. ...

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In The Fungal Pharmacy, noted herbalist Robert Rogers introduces readers to more than 300 species of medicinal mushrooms & lichens found in North America. These fungi, Rogers explains, have the capacity to heal both the body &, through the process of myco-remediation, the planet itself. Throughout the book, he documents their success in optimizing the immune system & treating a wide range of acute & chronic diseases, including cardiovascular, respiratory, & liver problems, blood sugar disorders, cancer, & obesity. Entries discuss the mushroom or lichens medicinal traits & properties, including active chemical components, preparation methods (including extracts, essences, & essential oils), & historical as well as modern-day usage. Two hundred full-color photos & thorough descriptions make identification easy for the reader. Rogers also delves into the cultural, religious, & literary significance of each mushroom, featuring fascinating tidbits about each ones etymology & history. ...

The Materia Medica of Fungi is as elusive & mysterious as the fungi themselves. The repertories list 72 fungi, of which 27 have less than 20 symptoms; 40 exist in name only, & perhaps 13 might appear in a repertorization. Our knowledge, themes & signatures have to date come from the alphabet of Agaricus, Bovista & Claviceps [ Secale]. In Spectrum Fungi we are led ineluctably down the road of excess, to a palace of homeopathic wisdom. We begin to understand the evolutionary role of fungi in plant life, as in Monera we learnt that bacteria form the engine of human evolution. We walk in the shadows of the transformative nature of the fungi, without which we should be forever swamped in the unrotting debris of our own making. As fungi deliquesce our solid flesh, fertilising the waiting earth & delivering us back to the silent depths, so they also transubstantiate the grape into wine & the flour into bread. This book contains all the fascinating details you need to make a prescription in this strange, chameleon-like kingdom. Fungi, Moulds, Yeasts, Lichens. They are all here
- some as well-known drugs ~ Cyclosporin, Penicillin ~ some as the scourge of lung diseases ~ Aspergillus ~ some you love to eat & drink ~ Camembert, Roquefort, Beer, Alcoholus, Lager, Quorn, Agaricus campestris, Cantharellus, Bovista ~ & some to blow your mind ~ LSD & Psilocybe.
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