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Zusatztext
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Integrative medicine is increasingly part of mainstream practice in, for example, palliative care and management of cancer, pain, heart disease and mental illnesses. This book explores the ethos that underpins the Sheldon list - how self-help works, particularly in the realm of chronic conditions. It examines the evidence supporting complementary therapies and how to use them safely. Numerous studies attest to the therapeutic benefits offered by various approaches to augment conventional medicine. The book deals with these topics by focusing only on evidence in the scientific and medical literature. Topics include: * The biomedical model and beyond * The placebo enigma * Spirituality in medicine * How complementary therapy can help - and why * Lifestyle changes * The role of companions in health recovery
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Kurztext
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Integrative medicine is increasingly part of mainstream practice in, for example, palliative care and management of cancer, pain, heart disease and mental illnesses. This book explores the ethos that underpins the Sheldon list - how self-help works, particularly in the realm of chronic conditions. It examines the evidence supporting complementary therapies and how to use them safely. Numerous studies attest to the therapeutic benefits offered by various approaches to augment conventional medicine. The book deals with these topics by focusing only on evidence in the scientific and medical literature.
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Detailansicht
Holistic Health Handbook
eBook
ISBN/EAN: 9781847092472
Umbreit-Nr.: 6339437
Sprache:
Englisch
Umfang: 144 S.
Format in cm:
Einband:
Keine Angabe
Erschienen am 19.09.2013
Auflage: 1/2013
E-Book
Format: EPUB
DRM: Adobe DRM