The Gale Encyclopedia Of Alternative Medicine Vol 2 D-K

Presents current, unbiased information on alternative and complementary medical practices, including reflexology, acupressure, acupuncture, chelation therapy, kinesiology, yoga, chiropractic, Feldenkrais, polarity therapy, detoxification, naturopathy, Chinese medicine, biofeedback, Ayurveda, and osteopathy. Information on recommended therapies for specific disorders and diseases, medicinal uses for plants and herbs, are balanced by conclusions of studies on efficacy and analysis of current levels of acceptance by traditional scientists and doctors. Covers alternative and complementary medical practices such as reflexology, acupressure, acupuncture, chelation therapy, kinesiology, yoga, chiropractic, Feldenkrais, polarity therapy, detoxification, naturopathy, Chinese medicine, biofeedback, Ayurveda, and osteopathy. Includes information on recommended therapies for specific disorders and diseases, medicinal uses for plants and herbs, and studies on efficacy and analysis of current levels of acceptance of alternative treatments by traditional scientists and doctors Authoritative, objective and in tune with the subjects that matter to students and researchers, "The Gale Encyclopedia of Alternative Medicine presents unbiased information on alternative and complementary medical practices. Covering all aspects of the subject, the "Encyclopedia identifies and explains the many types of alternative medicine being practiced today, from acupuncture to yoga. Nearly 750 entries are included in the "Encyclopedia covering therapies, diseases/conditions and herbs/remedies. The encyclopedia identifies 150 types of alternative medicine being practiced today, including reflexology, acupressure, acupuncture, chelation therapy, kinesiology, yoga, chiropractic, Feldenkrais, polarity therapy, detoxification, naturopathy, Chinese medicine, biofeedback, Ayurveda and osteopathy. For the practitioner or interested patient, there are current training requirements, listings of organizations, as well as descriptions of treatments v. 1. A-C v. 2. D-K v. 3. L-R v. 4. S-Z.