Integrative Healthcare Remedies for Everyday Life-Elsevier E-Book on VitalSource (Retail Access Card), 1st Edition
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A user-friendly guidebook for anyone interested in enhancing health and wellness, Integrated Healthcare Remedies for Everyday Life marries modern medical knowledge with a cross-cultural understanding of health and healing. The authors are a family of modern physicians who share a passion for the rapidly growing field of holistic and integrative health. Representing both Western diagnostics and complementary medicine, this reference offers practical guidance on incorporating simple remedies and therapies into everyday life.
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- Detailed preparation instructions facilitate the use of Chinese, Indian, and Western natural remedies.
- Therapies from multiple Asian and Western medical systems are presented side by side to act as both a one-stop treatment guide and comparative reference.
- Body system organization provides comprehensive coverage of both common and complex diseases and disorders.
- Expert author team is a family of modern physicians who share a passion for the rapidly growing field of holistic and integrative health.
- An eBook version is included with print purchase. The eBook allows students to access all of the text, figures, and references, with the ability to search, customize content, make notes and highlights, and have content read aloud.
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1 Overview of Integrative Medicine
Introduction on Integrative Medicine
Classification & Introduction on TCAM
Integrative Treatments for Disorders based on Systems
2 Cardiovascular System
Hypertension
Hyperlipidemia/ Hypercholesterolemia
Ischemic Heart Disease/ Coronary Artery Disease
Heart Failure
3 Respiratory System
Cough, Cold & Flu
Sore throat
Tonsillitis & Adenoiditis
Allergic rhinitis
4 Gastrointestinal System
Vomiting
Stomachache
Irritable Bowel Syndrome (IBS)
Constipation
Diarrhea
Acid Reflux
Gas/Wind & Bloating
Piles
Irritable Bowel Syndrome
Gallstones
5 Renal System
Kidney Stones
Urinary Tract Infections (UTI)
Chronic Kidney Failure (CKF)
Urinary Incontinence
6 Endocrine System and Metabolism
Obesity
Diabetes
Hypothyroidism
Hyperthyroidism
Poor Appetite
7 Reproductive System
Heavy Periods (Menorrhagia)
Period Cramps (Dysmenorrhea)
Irregular Periods
Endometriosis
Polycystic Ovarian Syndrome (PCOS)
Fibroids
Vaginal Discharge
8 Eyes
Allergic Conjunctivitis/ Allergic Eyes
Refractive Error
Squint
Preventing Cataracts
9 Bones and Joints
Back Pain
Fractures
Osteoporosis
Rheumatic Disorders
Osteoarthritis
Cervical spondylosis
10 Skin, Hair, Nails and Teeth
Skin- Acne
Skin- Atopic Dermatitis/ Eczema
Skin- Psoriasis
Skin- Pruritus
Skin- Wound Healing
Face Scrub, Mask and Moisturizer
Hair- Dandruff
Hair- Head Lice
Hair- Alopecia
Nails- Nail Fungus
Teeth- Tooth Ache
Teeth- Dental Caries
11 Central Nervous System
Epilepsy/ Seizures
Insomnia
Headaches
Dyslexia
Developmental Delay
Hypotonia (Floppy Child)
Speech Delay
Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD)
Autism
Cerebral Palsy
Dementia
Stroke
Parkinson Disease
12 Mental Health
Anxiety Disorders
Depression
Schizoprenia
Insomnia
13 Cancer
General Principles in Cancer Management
Traditional Complementary Alternative Medicine (TCAM)
Modern Management and Treatment
Immunotherapy
14 Immune Boosters
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Malinee Thambyayah, MD
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