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Get a solid, global foundation of the therapies and evidence-based clinical applications of CAI. Fundamentals of Complementary, Alternative, and Integrative Medicine, 6th Edition is filled with the most up-to-date information on scientific theory and research of holistic medicine from experts around the world. The 6th edition of this acclaimed text includes all new content on quantum biology and biofields in health and nursing, integrative mental health care, and homeopathic medicine. Its wide range of topics explores therapies most commonly seen in the U.S., such as energy medicine, mind-body therapies, and reflexology along with traditional medicine and practices from around the world. With detailed coverage of historic and contemporary applications, this text is a solid resource for all practitioners in the medical, health, and science fields!

Coverage of CAI therapies and systems includes those most commonly encountered or growing in popularity, so you can carefully evaluate each treatment.
An evidence-based approach focuses on treatments best supported by clinical trials and scientific evidence.
Observations from mechanisms of action to evidence of clinical efficacy answers questions of how, why, and when CAM therapies work.
A unique synthesis of information, including historical usage, cultural and social analysis, current basic science theory and research, and a wide range of clinical investigations and observations, makes this text a focused, authoritative resource.
Global coverage includes discussions of traditional healing arts from Europe, Asia, Africa, and the Americas.
Clinical guides for selecting therapies, and new advances for matching the appropriate therapy to the individual patient, enables you to offer and/or recommend individualized patient care.
Expert contributors include well-known writers such as Kevin Ergil, Patch Adams, Joseph Pizzorno, and Marc Micozzi.
A unique history of CAI traces CAM therapies from their beginnings to present day practices.
Suggested readings and references on the companion website list the best resources for further research and study.

NEW! Added chapters offer fresh perspective on quantum biology and biofields in health and nursing, integrative mental health care, and homeopathic medicine.
NEW! Updated chapters feature new content and topics, including: challenges in integrative medicine, legal issues, CAI in the community, psychometric evaluation, placebo effect, stress management, and much more!
NEW! Updated guides on common herbal remedies in clinical practice, East and Southeast Asia, and native North and South America deliver the latest information.
NEW! Basic science content and new theory and research studies cover a wide range of sciences such as biophysics, biology and ecology, ethnomedicine, psychometrics, neurosciences, and systems theory.
NEW! Expanded global ethnomedical systems includes new content on Shamanism and Neo-Shamanism, Central and North Asia, Southeast Asia, Nepal and Tibet, Hawaii and South Pacific, Alaska and Pacific Northwest, and contemporary global healthcare.

Contents:

Section 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