Your Guide to Alternative Medicine Understanding, Locating, and Selecting Holistic Treatments and Practitioners Larry P. Credit, Sharon G. Hartunian, and Margaret J. Nowak

ISBN: 0-7570-0125-4 Length: 208 Pages Size: 6 X 9-inch Format: Quality Paperback Category: Health Price: $11.95 Availability: In Print   Contents Reviews

The growing world of complementary medicine offers safe and effective solutions to many health disorders, from backache to headache. The more you know about these alternative health techniques, the greater your chance of selecting the right remedy for your own health problem. You may already be interested in some of the alternative care approaches that are attracting growing attention--for example, acupuncture, chiropractic, homeopathy, and various types of massage. But if you're like most people, you have a hundred and one questions you'd like answered before you choose a treatment. "Will I feel the acupuncture needles?" "Does chiropractic hurt?" "What is a homeopathic remedy?" "Does massage really work?" Your Guide to Alternative Medicine provides the fundamental facts and practical guidance necessary to choose an effective complementary care therapy and begin treatment.

This comprehensive reference clearly explains numerous approaches in an easy-to-read quick-reference format. For every complementary care option discussed, there is a description and brief history; a list of conditions that respond; information on the cost and duration of treatment; credentials and educational background for practitioners; a directory of professional organizations that can offer you further information; and more. To find those therapies most appropriate for a specific condition, there is also a unique troubleshooting chart that lists common disorders along with the complementary approaches best suited to treat them.

Your Guide to Alternative Medicine introduces you to options that you may never have considered--methods that enhance the body's natural healing potential and have few, if any, side effects. Have you thought about using an herbal treatment to reduce allergies? Did you know that aromatherapy can relieve nausea? If you have questions about complementary health care, Your Guide to Alternative Medicine has the answers. Here is a reference that can help you make informed decisions about all your important healthcare needs.

Larry P. Credit received his Doctorate in Oriental Medicine from SAMRA University in Los Angeles, California. He is a graduate of the New England School of Acupuncture and holds a Master of Science in Health Management from Lesley University in Cambridge, Massachusetts, and a Bachelor of Science in Sport, Fitness, and Leisure Studies from Salem State College in Salem, Massachusetts. Over the past twenty years, Dr. Credit has created and developed alternative medicine, fitness, and allied health programs for hospitals, colleges, and corporations. He is an experienced spokesperson on alternative medicine and has made numerous appearances on radio and television. He is a consultant for individuals confronting health and lifestyle changes.

Sharon G. Hartunian received her Bachelor of Science in Psychology from Tufts University in Medford, Massachusetts, and her Master of Science in Social Work from Simmons College in Boston, Massachusetts. She is a Licensed Independent Clinical Social Worker and a certified Alcohol and Drug Abuse Counselor. Ms. Hartunian has over twenty years of clinical, supervisory, and teaching experience in social work and substance abuse.

Margaret J. Nowak is a graduate of the New Hampshire Institute for Therapeutic Arts. She has designed, coordinated, and led complementary medicine seminars and presentations. In addition, she has assisted in the development of alternative medicine and allied health programs for hospitals and colleges. She has extensive management experience in holistic and medical practices.

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"Provides a breakdown of various holistic treatments and a guide to national organizations to help you get started ... the best way to learn about treatments."

--The Detroit News

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