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Record Nr.

UNINA9910782465703321

Titolo

Complementary and integrative medicine in cancer care and prevention [[electronic resource] ] : foundation and evidence-based interventions / / editor, Marc S. Micozzi

Pubbl/distr/stampa

New York, : Springer Pub. Co., c2007

ISBN

1-281-81274-9

9786611812744

0-8261-0308-1

Edizione

[1st ed.]

Descrizione fisica

1 online resource (502 p.)

Collana

Springer Series on Medical Education

Altri autori (Persone)

MicozziMarc S. <1953->

Disciplina

616.99/406

Soggetti

Cancer - Alternative treatment

Internal medicine

Lingua di pubblicazione

Inglese

Formato

Materiale a stampa

Livello bibliografico

Monografia

Note generali

Description based upon print version of record.

Nota di bibliografia

Includes bibliographical references and index.

Nota di contenuto

Contents; List of Figures & Illustrations; List of Tables; Contributors; Preface; Part 1: Biology and Ecology of Cancer; Part 2: Mind/Body Approaches; Part 3: Diet, Nutrition, and Natural Products; Part 4: Alternative Systems of Medicine; Part 5: Alternative Therapies and Practices; Index

Sommario/riassunto

Provide whole care to your cancer patients with:.: Up-to-date information on the uses of diet, nutrition, and herbs.; Elucidations of the use of mind-body therapies such as Guided Imagery, Expressive Therapies, and spirituality.; Legal and medical guidance for incorporating Naturopathy, Acupuncture, Homeopathy, and Ayurvedic Medicine in cancer care. According to the U.S. National Center for Health Statistics and the U.S. Centers for Disease Control (2004), up to 80% of cancer patients undergoing treatment by oncologists and radiation therapists also supplement their treatments with complementa