Complementary and alternative medicine Books

Book SynopsisSuitable for both students and practitioners, this guide offers information on how to effectively perform seated massage for both relaxation and therapeutic purposes. Providing comprehensive coverage of the technique, it explains the positional causes of dysfunction to maximize the benefit to the client.Table of ContentsReviewers Preface 1. What is Chair Massage? 2. Essentials of Practice 3. Basic Sequence 4. Enhancing Treatment Sessions 5. Additional Techniques and Adaptations 6. Essentials of Business 7. Communication and Ethics Appendix A: Traditional Chinese Medicine Channel Review Appendix B: Anatomy and Kinesiology Review Answers to Study Questions References Resources Index

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Book SynopsisProviding a comprehensive overview, this text includes coverage of complementary and alternative medicine, descriptions of medical advances, case studies, and the history and philosophy of each discipline, along with indications, contraindications, practical application, and clinical trials for each topic.Table of ContentsPART ONE: Mind-Body Integration 1: Physiologic Pathways of Mind-Body Medicine 2: Research on Mind-Body Effects 3: Psychoneuroimmunology and Conditioning of Immune Functioning 4: How Relationships and Life Events Affect Health: Human Studies PART TWO: Mind-Body Interventions 5: Relaxation Therapy 6: Meditation 7: Biofeedback 8: Hypnosis 9: Imagery PART THREE: Alternative Professionals 10: Chiropractic 11: Acupuncture 12: Homeopathy: Like Cures Like 13: Massage Therapy 14: Aromatherapy PART FOUR: Complementary Self-Help Strategies 15: Herbs as Medical Intervention 16: Exercise as an Alternative Therapy PART FIVE: Energetics and Spirituality 17: Spirituality and Healing 18: Therapeutic Touch: Healing with Energy 19: Reiki: An Ancient Therapy in Modern Times by Jeanette Plodek NEW! 20: Measurement of the Human Biofield by Beverly Rubik NEW! 21: The Future of Ethnomedicine by Stanley Krippner NEW! Appendix A: Answers to Multiple Choice and Matching Questions Appendix B: Organizations & Associations Appendix C: Internet Resources

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Book SynopsisHelps to develop the business skills necessary to succeed in massage therapy. With a user-friendly approach and comprehensive support tools, this guide delivers a working knowledge of essential concepts for employees or owners of a massage therapy practice and helps you prepare for the professional challenges that await you in the real world.Table of Contents1. The Business of Massage Therapy 2. Being a Professional 3. Focus on the Client 4. Legal and Ethical Issues in the Massage Professional Practice 5. Technology in the Massage Practice 6. Massage Business Office Design 7. Documentation 8. Storage of Business Records 9. Written Communications 10. Telecommunications for the Massage Business 11. Appointment Management Systems 12. Marketing the Massage Therapy Business 13. Inventory Systems and Supply Ordering 14. Insurance Reimbursement for Massage Therapy Services 15. Accounting Concepts 16. Managing Money 17. Maintaining a Safe Work Environment 18. Planning and Managing Your Career Path

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Book SynopsisCovering 400 herbs and supplements, this title provides the information you need to advise your patients. It includes uses, dosage information, safety considerations, and interactions with drugs and other herbs and supplements.Trade Review"This new edition provides short monographs of approximately 400 herbs and supplements." Focus on Alternative and Complementary Therapies, September 2010Table of ContentsIntroduction/How to Use This Book Herb and Supplement Monographs 5-htp Abuta Acacia Acai Acerola Acetyllcarnitine Acidophilus Ackee Aconite Adrenal extract African wild potato Agaric Agave Agrimony Alfalfa Algin Alizarin Alkanna Allspice Aloe Alphalipoic acid Alpinia Amaranth American hellebore American pawpaw Amylase inhibitors Andrographis Anise Angostura Anhydrous crystalline maltose Antineoplastons Apple cider vinegar Apricot Arabinogalactan Arabinoxylan Arginine Arnica Arrowroot Artichoke Asarum Asclepiastuberosa Ashwagandha Asparagus Astaxanthin Astragalus Avocado B6 Babassu Bacopa Baelfruit Baikal skullcap Bamboo Banaba Barberry Barley Bayleaf Bear's garlic Bee pollen Bella donna Bellis perennis Berberine Beta carotene Beta glucan Betaine anhydrous Betel nut Betony Bilberry Biotin Birch Bitter almond Bitter melon Bitter orange Blackberry Black cohosh Black currant Black haw Black hellebore Black horehound Black mulberry Black pepper Black seed Black tea Black walnut Bladder wrack Blessed thistle Bloodroot Blue cohosh Blue flag Boldo Boneset Borage seed oil Boron Boswellia Bovine colostrum Boxwood Bromelain Buchu Buckshorn plantain Bulbous buttercup Bupleurum Burdock Butterbur Cajeput oil Calamus Calcium Calendula California poppy Capers Caprylic acid Cardamom Carob Carrageenan Carrot Cascara Cat's claw Cedar Celery Chamomile Chaparral Chaste berry Chia Chickweed Chicory Chitosan Chlorophyll Choline Chondroitin Chromium Chrysanthemum Cinnamon Clay Cleavers Clove Codonopsis Coenzyme Q-10 Coleus Colloidal silver Comfrey Copper Coral Cordyceps Coriolus mushroom Cornflower Cornpoppy Corydalis Couchgrass Cowhage Cow parsnip Cowslip Cramp bark Cranberry Creatine Damiana Dandelion Danshen Date palm Datura Desert parsley Devil's claw Devil's club DHEA Dimethylsulfoxide Dogwood Dong quai Eastern hemlock Echinacea Elder Elecampane Emu oil English ivy Ephedra Essiac Eucalyptus Eyebright Fennel Fenugreek Feverfew Fig Fish oil Flaxseed Folate Fo-ti Gamma linolenic acid Gamma oryzanol Garcinia Garlic Germanium Ginger Ginkgo Ginseng Glucosamine Glyconutrients Goldenrod Goldenseal Gotukola Grapefruit Grapeseed Green-lipped mussel Green tea Ground ivy Guarana Guayule Guggul Gumweed Gymnema Hawthorn Heartsease Hibiscus Holy basil Honey Honeysuckle Hoodia Hops Horny goat weed Horse chestnut Horse radish Horsetail Hoxsey Hydrangea Hydrazinesulfate Hyssop Ignatia Iodine Iron Jackfruit Jasmine Jequerity Jewelweed Jiaogulan Jimson weed Jointed flatsedge Jojoba Juniper Katuka Kava Khat Khella Kinetin Kiwi Krebiozen Kudzu Labrador tea Ladies mantle Lady's slipper Lathyrus Lavender Lemonbalm Lemongrass Licorice Lime Lingonberry Liver extract Liverwort Lotus Lousewort Lovage Lutein Lycopene Maca Maitake Malic acid Mangosteen Marshmallow Mastic Meadowsweet Melatonin Mesoglycan Methylsulfonylmethane Milk thistle Mistletoe Modified citrus pectin Mugwort Muira puama Mullein Myrcia Neem Niacin Noni Nuxvomica Octacosanol Oleander Olive leaf Onion Opuntia streptacantha Oregano Pagoda tree Pantethine Parsnip Passionflower PC-SPES Pennyroyal Peony Peppermint Perilla Perillyl alcohol Peyote Phosphorus Podophyllum Pokeweed Policosanol Polypodiumleucotomos Pomegranate Populus Primrose Probiotics Propolis PSK Psyllium Pycnogenol Pygeum Quassia Quercetin Quinoa Raspberry Red clover Red yeast Rehmannia Reishi mushroom Reservatrol Rhodiola Rhubarb Riboflavin Rooibos Rosemary Rutin Safflower Sage Salvia divinorum Same Sandalwood Sanicle Sassafras Saw palmetto Sboulardi Scotch broom Seabuckthorn Selenium Shark cartilage Shea butter Shiitake Skunk cabbage Slippery elm Sorrel Soy Spirulina Spleen extract Squill Star anise Stevia Stinging nettle St. John's wort Strawberry Sweet almond Sweet annie Sweet basil Sweet woodruff Tamanu Tamarind Tangerine Taurine Tee tree oil Thiamin Thyme Thymus extract Tree tobacco Tribulus Tumeric Tylophora Usnea Uva ursi Valerian Vetiver Vitamin A Vitamin B 5 Vitamin B12 Vitamin C Vitamin D Vitamin E Vitamin K Vitamin O Wasabi Watercress Water hemlock Wheat grass White horehound White oak White water lily Wild arrach Wild cherry Wild indigo Wild yam Willow bark Witch hazel Yarrow Yellow dock Yerba santa Yew Yohimbe Yucca Zinc Appendix A: Therapeutic Class Tables Appendix B: Scientific Evidence Grade Tables

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Book SynopsisProvides basic assessment of neuromuscular conditions and an overview of techniques specific to deep tissue massage. This book covers the most commonly used techniques with illustrations and hints for performing techniques. It presents treatment routines for the 22 most commonly encountered neuromuscular conditions.Table of Contents1. Theory Theoretical Approach Forces applied to the body The Nature of Tension and Discomfort Emotions and Deep Tissue Approach to Deep Tissue Benefits of Deep Tissue Massage 2. Assessments Postural Assessment Postural Distortions and Compensations Gait Cycle Gait Analysis Functional Assessments Kinetic Chain Protocol Range of Motion 3. Common Approaches Basic Swedish Massage Structural Bodywork Myofascial Approach Trigger Point Therapy Friction Techniques Stretching Putting It All Together 4. Tools and Techniques Principles of Deep Tissue Massage Tools for Deep Tissue 5. Head and Neck Migraines & Headaches (HA) Temporomandibular Joint (TMJ) Disorder Torticollis Whiplash Thoracic Outlet Syndrome (TOS) 6. Shoulder Anatomy of the Shoulder Adhesive Capsulitis Rotator Cuff Injuries 7. Arm and Hand Anatomy of the Arm and Hand Nerve Impingements Epicondylitis; Tendonitis/Tendonosis Carpal Tunnel Syndrome 8. Back and Abdominals Anatomy of the Thoracopelvic Region Postural Distortions Low Back Pain Abdominals Working with Posture 9. Hips and Thigh Muscles of the Hip and Thigh Balancing the Hip Psoas Release Quadriceps Piriformis Patellofemoral Iliotibial Band Disorder 10. Leg Anatomy of the Leg and Foot Sprained/Strained Ankles Shin Splints Plantar Fasciitis

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Book SynopsisDescribes the anatomy and neuromusculoskeletal relationships of the human spine, with special emphasis on structures affected by manual spinal techniques. This title offers a comprehensive review of the literature that explores the research of spinal anatomy and neuroanatomy, bringing practical applications to basic science.Trade Review"Embryological, gross anatomical, histological, and physiological aspects of the spine, spinal cord, and ANS are comprehensively discussed and related to the pathophysiology encountered in clinical practice. Extensive use of illustrations, clinical vignettes, photographs, radiologic images, and well-organized tables enhances the presentation and eases the aforementioned application of current anatomical knowledge in the clinical setting. The text is well-written and organized in short paragraphs separated by a logic sequence of headings and subheadings to maintain oversight to the reader. I highly recommend this work to all students in the medical field and health care providers involved in the care of patients with disorders of the spine and spinal cord." Christoph J. Griessenauer Division of Neurosurgery Department of Surgery Birmingham, AlabamaTable of ContentsPART I: CHARACTERISTICS OF THE SPINE AND SPINAL CORD Surface Anatomy of the Back and Vertebral Levels of Clinically Important Structures General Characteristics of the Spine General Anatomy of the Spinal Cord Muscles That Influence the Spine The Cervical Region The Thoracic Region The Lumbar Region The Sacrum, Sacroiliac Joint, and Coccyx PART II: NEUROANATOMY OF THE SPINAL CORD, AUTONOMIC NERVOUS SYSTEM, AND PAIN OF SPINAL ORIGIN Neuroanatomy of the Spinal Cord Neuroanatomy of the Autonomic Nervous System Pain of Spinal Origin PART III: SPINAL DEVELOPMENT, PEDIATRIC SPINE, AND MICROSCOPIC ANATOMY Development of the Spine and Spinal Cord Unique Anatomic Features of the Pediatric Spine Microscopic Anatomy of the Zygapophyseal Joints, Intervertebral Discs, and Other Major Tissues of the Back

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Book SynopsisHelps you learn - not simply memorize - the essentials of muscles, bones, and palpation. This title covers muscle identification as well as attachments, actions, stabilization functions, nerve innervation, palpation, and treatment considerations for various muscles.Table of Contents1. Basic Kinesiology Terminology 2. The Skeletal System 3. How Muscles Function 4. Bone Palpation 5. Muscles of the Shoulder Girdle and Arm 6. Muscles of the Forearm and Hand 7. Muscles of the Spine and Rib Cage 8. Muscles of the Head 9. Muscles of the Pelvis and Thigh 10. Muscles of the Leg and Foot Appendix: Stretching Atlas

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Book SynopsisTable of Contents1. Active Isolated Stretching 2. Ayurvedic Therapies 3. Cancer Massage 4. Craniosacral Therapy 5. Geriatric Massage 6. Infant and Pediatric Massage 7. Manual Lymphatic Drainage 8. Muscle Energy Technique NEW! 9. Myofascial Release 10. Neuromuscular Therapy 11. Orthopedic Massage 12. Polarity Therapy 13. Prenatal Massage 14. Reflexology 15. Reiki NEW! 16. Shiatsu 17. Sports and Fitness Massage 18. Strain/Counter-strain NEW! 19. Structural Integration 20. Traditional Thai Massage 21. Trager® Psychophysical Integration 22. Trigger Point Release 23. Tuina Index

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Book SynopsisTable of ContentsSection I: Introduction to Environmental Medicine 1. The Science of Environmental Medicine 2. Oxidative Damage and Inflammation 3. Food Pollution 4. Water Pollution 5. Indoor Air Pollution 6. Outdoor Air Pollution 7. Health and Beauty Products 8. Drugs Section II: The Toxicants Metals 9. Arsenic 10. Cadmium 11. Hexavalent Chromium 12. Cobalt 13. Lead 14. Mercury 15. Other Metals Inorganic Chemicals 16. Fluoride Solvents 17. Benzene, Toluene, Ethylbenzene, Xylenes (BTEX) 18. Chlorinated Solvents 19. Styrene Pesticides 20. Organochlorine Pesticides 21. Organophosphate Pesticides 22. Pyrethroid Pesticides Herbicides 23. Glyphosate and Petroleum Distallates 24. Chlorophenoxy Herbicides Plasticizers 25. Bisphenol A 26. Phthalates Other Persistants 27. Polybrominated Diphenyl Ethers 28. Polychlorinated Biphenyls 29. Perflourocarbons Preservatives 30. Parabens and Other Preservatives Airborne 31. Mold and Water-Damaged Building Toxicity 32. Ozone 33. Particulate Matter and Polycyclic Aromatic Hydrocarbons 34. Sulfur and Nitrogen Oxides Endogenous 35. Endotoxicity Toxins of Choice 36. Alcohol 37. Marijuana 38. High Fructose Corn Syrup 39. Salt 40. Smoking 41. Wheat Section III: Systemic Effects of Toxins 42. Neurotoxicity 43. Immunotoxicity 44. Endocrine Toxicity 45. Mitochondrial Toxicity 46. Respiratory Toxicity 47. Cardiovascular Toxicity 48. Musculoskeletal Toxicity 49. Liver Toxicity 50. Renal Toxicity 51. Cancer Section IV: Assessment of Toxic Load 52. Assessment 53. Laboratory Assessment of Toxicant Levels 54. Conventional Laboratory Tests to Assess Toxic Load 55. 8-Hydroxy-2'-deoxyguanosine and Other Nucleoside Metabolites Section V: Biotransformation and Excretion 56. Normal Biotransformation 57. Lung Excretion 58. Hair Excretion 59. Breast Milk Excretion Section VI: Therapeutics 60. Avoidance 61. Sauna 62. Gastrointestinal and Renal Elimination 63. Microbiome 64. Chelation (Oral and IV) 65. Nutritional Supplementation for Environmental Toxins and Toxicants

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Book SynopsisTable of ContentsSection One: Complementary/Alternative Medicine in Healthcare 1. Characteristics of Complementary and Alternative Medicine and Contemporary Healthcare 2. Translation from Conventional Medicine 3. Issues and Problems in Integrative Medicine 4. CAM in Social Work, Community and Environment Section Two: Fundamental Sciences 5 Quantum Biology & Biofields in Health and Healing 6.. Energy Medicine 7. Quantum Botany, Plant Ecology and Systems Theory 8. Neurohumoral Physiology and Pyschoneuroimmunology 9. Mind-Body Physiology and Placebo Effects Section Three: Mind Body Medicine 10. Western Foundations of Mind-Body, Mindfulness, and Meditation 11. Mind-Body Therapies Part 1: Stress Reduction, Relaxation, Mindfulness and Meditation Practices 12. Mind-Body Therapies Part 2: Hypnosis, Biofeedback, Guided Imagery, Mental Healing, and Psychometrics 13. Prayer, Religion, Intentionality, and Spirituality 14. Humor, Laughter and Wellness 15. Integrative Mental Healthcare SECTION FOUR. BODYWORK and MANUAL THERAPIES 16. Massage and Manual Therapies: Principles of Bodywork and Manual Healing 17. Bodywork, Healing Touch and Touch Therapies 18. Chiropractic and Spinal Manual Therapy 19. Reflexology 20. Yoga: Postures ,Breathing and Meditation Section Five: Western Electromagnetic, Natural, Nutritional, and Plant-Based Therapies 21. Western Origins of Natural Medicines, Nature Cure, Osteopathy, and Naturopathy 22. Contemporary Naturopathic Medicine 23. Electromagnetic Therapies Part 1:, Light and Phototherapy 24. Electromagnetic Therapies Part 2: Electricity and Magnetism 25. Homeopathic Medicine 26. Western Herbalism and Ethnobotany 27. Plant Essential Oils & Aromatherapy 28. Food & Agriculture, Diet & Nutrition, and Water & Hydration 29. Nutrients and Diet Therapies Section Six: Traditional World Medical Systems Part 1: East and Southeast Asia 30. Social and Cultural Factors in Medicine: East and West 31. Ethnomedicine, Shamanism and Cultural Origins 32. Traditional Medicine of China & East Asia 33. Classical Acupuncture 34. Southeast Asia: Malaysia, Indonesia, Vietnam, Burma and Thailand Section Seven: Traditional World Medical Systems Part 2: Middle Asia 35. Tibetan Medicine 36. Traditional Medicines of India and Nepal: Ayur Veda & Siddha 37. Unani Medicine: Greco-Roman, Persian and Moslem Traditions 38. Sufism & Healing in the Middle East Section Eight: Traditional World Medical Systems Part 3: Africa, Americas & the Pacific 39. Magico-Religious Traditions and Contemporary Shamanism 40. African Healing and Becoming a Traditional Healer 41. Native North American Medicine & Medicinal Plants 42. Latin American Medicine, and Curanderismo 43. Hawaii, South Pacific & Philippine Islands; Alaska & Pacific Northwest 44. Modern Asia, Africa, Americas and the Pacific

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Book SynopsisTable of ContentsChapter 1 From the Heart Chapter 2 History of Herbalism Chapter 3 Philosophical Constructs of Herbology Chapter 4 Taxonomy and Botany for Herbalists Chapter 5 Wildcrafting, Preparation, Storage and Purchasing Chapter 6 Types of Herbal Remedies Chapter 7 Preparation of Tinctures, Infused Oils, Salves, Lotions, Creams, and Syrups Chapter 8 Chemical Constituents for Herbalists Chapter 9 Basic Concepts of Chinese Medicine Chapter 10 Energetics and Western Herbology Chapter 11 Basic Materia Medica Chapter 12 Materia Medica Groupings Chapter 13 Herbal Safety Chapter 14 Formulating, Dispensing and Dosing Chapter 15 History, Assessment, and Documentation Chapter 16 Maintaining the Body in Health Chapter 17 Infection and Toxicosis Chapter 18 The gastrointestinal System Chapter 19 The Hepatobiliary System Chapter 20 The Respiratory System Chapter 21 Pediatrics Chapter 22 The Cardiovascular System Chapter 23 The Neurological System Chapter 24 The Musculoskeletal System Chapter 25 The Integumentary System Chapter 26 The Urinary System Chapter 27 The Endocrine system Chapter 28 The Reproductive System Chapter 29 Herbal Legalities Chapter 30 Building Your Practice

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Book SynopsisTable of Contents1. Introduction to Pathology and Infection Control 2. Treatment Planning: Intake, Consent, and Documentation 3. Pharmacology and Massage Therapy 4. Dermatologic Pathologies 5. Musculoskeletal Pathologies 6. Neurologic Pathologies 7. Endocrine Pathologies 8. Cardiovascular Pathologies 9. Lymphatic and Immune Pathologies 10. Respiratory Pathologies 11. Gastrointestinal Pathologies 12. Urinary Pathologies 13. Reproductive Pathologies, Conditions, and Sexually Transmitted Infections 14. Oncology Massage 15. Mental Disorders 16. Geriatric Massage 17. Hospital-based Massage Therapy

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Book SynopsisTable of ContentsPart 1: How to Study for Credentialing Exams 1. Overview of the Licensing Process 2. How to Study for Exams Part 2: Reviewing for Factual Recall 3. Review of Massage Application 4. Anatomy and Physiology Part 3: Reviewing for Comprehension 5. Massage Theory and Application 6. Functional Anatomy and Physiology Part 4: Review Questions by Content Area 7. Therapeutic Massage 8. Anatomy, Physiology, and Pathology Part 5: Practice Exams Appendix A: Indications and Contraindications to Massage Appendix B: Glossary Appendix C: Answer Key Illustration Credits

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