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

• Pubblicazione: New York, : Springer Pub. Co., c2007
• Edizione: 1st ed.
• Descrizione fisica: 1 online resource (502 p.)
• Disciplina: 616.99/406
• Soggetto topico: Cancer - Alternative treatment; Internal medicine
• Soggetto genere / forma: Electronic books.
• Altri autori: MicozziMarc S. <1953->
• 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
• Titolo autorizzato: Complementary and integrative medicine in cancer care and prevention
• ISBN: 1-281-81274-9; 9786611812744; 0-8261-0308-1
• Formato: Materiale a stampa
• Livello bibliografico: Monografia
• Lingua di pubblicazione: Inglese
• Record Nr.: 9910454243003321
• Lo trovi qui: Univ. Federico II
• Serie: Springer Series on Medical Education