Fundamentals of Complementary and Alternative Medicine - E-Book

Micozzi Marc S.

Description

Practitioners like you have been turning to Micozzi’s comprehensive CAM text for the past 20 years. Filled with the most up-to-date information on scientific theory and research and updated contributions from world experts, Fundamentals of Complementary and Alternative Medicine, 5th Edition gives you a solid foundation of the therapies and evidence-based clinical applications for CAM – and expands your global perspective with new and updated chapters on healing systems from around the world. Dive into interesting discussions on massage, manual therapies and bodywork, yoga, chiropractic, osteopathy, herbal medicine, aromatherapy and essential oils therapy, "nature cure," naturopathy and naturopathic medicine, and nutrition and hydration. With its wide range of topics, this 20th anniversary edition is your ideal CAM reference!

• A broad perspective traces CAM therapies from their beginnings to present day practices.

• 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 himself.

• 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.

• Suggested readings and references in each chapter list the best resources for further research and study.

• Coverage of CAM 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.

• Global coverage includes discussions of traditional healing arts from Europe, Asia, Africa, and the Americas.

• NEW! Updated chapters feature new content and topics, including: challenges in integrative medicine, legal issues, CAM 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! Revised chapters with new contributors offer fresh perspectives on these important and relevant topics.

• EXPANDED! 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! New and expanded global ethnomedical systems include 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.

Sujets

• Médecine
• Spécialités médicales
• Complementary Medicine
• Alternative Medicine
• Medical

Informations

• Publié par: Saunders
• Date de parution: 20 novembre 2014
• Nombre de lectures: 15
• EAN13: 9780323298940
• Langue: English
• Poids de l'ouvrage: 20 Mo

Extrait

Fundamentals of
Complementary and
Alternative Medicine
FIFTH EDITION
MARC S. MICOZZI, MD, PhD
Adjunct Professor
Department of Physiology & Biophysics
and Department of Pharmacology
Georgetown University School of Medicine
Washington, DC;
Former Director
Center for Integrative Medicine
Thomas Jefferson University Hospital
Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
With forewords by
C. EVERETT KOOP, MD, ScD (1916–2013)
Former Surgeon General of the United States
AVIAD HARAMATI, PhD
Professor, Department of Biochemistry, Cellular and Molecular Biology and Department of
Medicine
Georgetown University School of Medicine
Washington, DC;
GEORGE D. LUNDBERG, MD
Former Editor-in-Chief, Journal of the American Medical Association, 1982–1999;
and The Medscape, Journal of Medicine and eMedicine from WebMD, 1999–2009;
Consulting Professor, Stanford University
President and Chair, The Lundberg InstituteTable of Contents
Cover image
Title Page
Copyright
Dedication and Acknowledgment
Contributors
Foreword from the Third Edition
Foreword from the Fourth Edition
Foreword
Preface
Background
In the Field
Creating a Text on Complementary and Alternative Medicine
Benefit to All Health Professions
Contents and Organization
Covering All the Relevant Sciences
Notes to the Reader
About the Author
Section One Foundations
IntroductionChapter 1 Characteristics of Complementary and Alternative Medicine
Role of Science and the Sciences
Wellness
Self-Healing
Nutrition and Natural Products
Plants
Individuality
Functional Definition
Some Fundamentals of Medical Science
References
Chapter 2 Translation from Conventional Medicine
Holism and Vitalism
Medical Ecology and the Adaptation Model
Bioenergetic Explanations for Body Work
Ayurveda
Chinese Medicine
Homeopathy
Naturopathy and Western Herbalism
Comparative Global Perspectives
References
Suggested Readings
Chapter 3 Issues and Challenges in Integrative Medicine
Nomenclature and Philosophies of Care
CAM Practices
Availability of Services
Models of Integration
Effectiveness and Cost-Effectiveness
Reasons Why CAM May Not Work in Integrative Practice
Problems with Integrative Medical Research
Solutions for Integrative PracticeReferences
Suggested Readings
Chapter 4 CAM and The Community
Community, Social Determinants of Health, and Health Outcomes
CAM, Social Work, and Community
Comprehensive Approaches: Healthy Community Initiatives
Summary and Conclusion
References
Chapter 5 Social and Cultural Factors in Medicine
Relativity and Models
Cultural Relativity
Fundamental Questions Health Care Systems Try to Answer
Cultural Concept of the Health Care System
Explanatory Models
Concepts of the Practitioner–Patient Relationship
Making Sense of All the Variability
Comparison of Care in Two Medical Systems
Role of Science
Health Care as a Matter of Cultural Modeling
Summary and Conclusions
Acknowledgments
References
Section Two Mind, Body, and Spirit
Introduction
Chapter 6 Vitalism
Time and Life—the Basic Questions
Precursors I: the Life-BreathPrecursors II: the Fire of Life
Precursors III: Animal Spirits
Rise and Fall of Mainstream Vitalism
Mesmer's Fluidum
“Fluidism” Modernized
Healing Energy
Osteopathy, Chiropractic, and Massage
Acupuncture and Its Offshoots
Other “Energy” Technology
Life and Gravity
The Mind, Trance, and Channeling
Psychological Energies
Homeopathy and the “Spirit-Like Vital Force”
Herbalism, Naturopathy, and the Vis Medicatrix Naturae
Dialectics of CAM—the Return of Vitalism
Conclusion—Vitalism in Twenty-First-Century CAM
Acknowledgments
References
Suggested Readings
Chapter 7 Mind–Body Thought and Practice
From Great Britain to Early and Late America
American Beginnings
Meditative Thought in Post-WWII America: From a to Zen
Going a Long Way to Find What Was Left at Home
References
Suggested Readings
Chapter 8 Neurohumoral Physiology and Psychoneuroimmunology
Neurohumoral Mechanisms
Psychoneuroimmunology
SummaryReferences
Chapter 9 Mind–Body Science and Placebo Effects
Historical Overview
Evolution in Understanding
Role of Consciousness
The Placebo Effect
Summary
References
Further Readings
Chapter 10 Mind–Body Therapies, Stress, and Psychometrics
Psychotherapy
Stress Reduction and Relaxation Therapies
Meditation
Hypnosis
Biofeedback
Guided Imagery
Mental Healing
Spirituality and Healing
Combined Approaches
Psychometric Approach to Selecting CAM Therapies
Acknowledgments
References
Suggested Readings
Chapter 11 Prayer, Religion, and Spirituality
Introduction
Spirituality and Religion in America
Chronic Diseases and Cancer in America
Chronic Diseases and Cancer among Religious Groups
Religious CommitmentReligion and Coping
Biological Mediating Factors
Religion and Negative Health Outcomes
Clinical Implications
Summary and Conclusion
Acknowledgment
References
Suggested Readings
Chapter 12 Creative and Expressive Arts Therapies
Arts in Health Care, Expressive Art Therapy, and Creative Arts Therapies
Clinical and Research Literature
References
Suggested Readings
Chapter 13 Humor, Health, and Wellness
Wellness—Recognizing Whole Potential
Health
Humor and Laughter
Humor Therapy in Practice
The Growing World of Humor
Three Myths About Laughter That Keep US From Laughing
A Definition of Humor
It May be Serious, but It Needn't be Solemn
Humor in Health Care
Humor—Antidote for Stress
Health care Humor in Today's World—Update From the Field
Acknowledgments
References
Suggested Readings
Health and Humor Resources: Individuals, Organizations, and PublicationsSection Three Energetics, Manual Healing, Bodywork, and Yoga
Introduction
Chapter 14 Energy Medicine
Energy and Energy Medicine
Subtle and Vital Energy
Standards and Quality
How Good is Good Enough?
Orthodoxies and Placebo
Magnetic Therapy
Distant Healing
Therapeutic Touch, Healing Touch, and Energy Therapies
Light, Healing, and Biophotons
The Quantum Enigma
Homeopathy as Energy Medicine
Placebo and Biofield
References
Chapter 15 Biophysics
Sound
References
Suggested Readings
Resources
Chapter 16 Principles of Bodywork
Concepts of Bodywork and Manual Healing
Summary
References
Chapter 17 Massage, Bodywork, and Touch Therapies
The Body's Matrix—Fascia
Massage ApplicationAcupressure and Jin Shin Do
Ayurvedic Manipulation
Craniosacral Therapy
Energy Work
®Feldenkrais Method (Awareness Through Movement, Functional Integration)
Hydrotherapy and Thermal Therapy
Special Applications (Infant, Elderly, Oncology, and Hospice-Care Massage)
Lymph Drainage Techniques
Muscle Energy Technique
Myofascial Release
Neural Mobilization/Manipulation
Neuromuscular Therapy (Neuromuscular Techniques)
Orthopedic Massage/Medical Massage
Reflexology
Rolfing and Other Structural Integration Methods
Shiatsu (Zen Shiatsu)
Sports Massage
Strain-Counterstrain (Positional Release Technique)
Spa-Resort Therapies
® ®The Trager Approach (Psychophysical Integration and Mentastics )
Tui Na
Visceral Manipulation
Osseous Techniques
Cranial Osteopathy
Practice Settings
Summary
References
Suggested Readings
Chapter 18 Osteopathy
Central ConceptOffshoots of Osteopathy
Osteopathic Philosophy
Osteopathic Techniques
Diagnosis and Treatment
Manipulation
Levels of Implementation
Current Status
Research
International Impact
Summary and Conclusion
References
Suggested Readings
Chapter 19 Chiropractic
Historical Roots, Evolutionary Process
Intellectual Foundations
Theoretical Constructs and Practical Applications
Rationale for Chiropractic Adjustment
Clinical Settings and Methodologie
Research
Methodological Challenges in Chiropractic Research
Safety of Spinal Manipulation
Chiropractic in the Health Care System
References
Suggested Readings
Resources
Chapter 20 Reflexology
Theory
Internal Organs and the Three-Dimensional Body
Zone-Related Referral
Negative Feedback LoopBenefits and Scope
Adverse Effects
Credentialing and Training
Summary
References
Suggested Readings
Chapter 21 Yoga
Philosophy of Yoga
Energy Anatomy
Elements of Physical Yoga Practice
Yoga Therapy and Health Benefits
Summary
References
Section Four Natural and Alternative Western Therapies
Introduction
Chapter 22 Nature Cure, Naturopathy, and Natural Medicine
History of “Regular” Medicine and Naturopathic Medicine*
Conclusion
References
Suggested Readings
Chapter 23 Contemporary Naturopathic Medicine
Principles
Unifying Theory: Healing Power of Nature and Therapeutic Order
Diagnosis
Case Analysis and Management
Therapeutic Modalities
Therapeutic Approach
AccountabilityScope of Practice, Licensing, and Organization
Meaningful Integration
Education
Research
Naturopathic Medicine in the Healthcare System
References
Suggested Reading
Chapter 24 Ethnobotany and Western Herbalism
Definitions
Classifications of Herbalists
Herbs and Medicinal Plants
General Considerations
Research
Economic Issues
Summary
Suggested Readings
References
Suggested Readings
Websites
Chapter 25 Aromatherapy and Plant Essential Oils
Theoretical Foundations
Evolving Therapy
Therapeutic Potential
Evaluation
Clinical Applications
Safety
Future Potential
Public Policy
References
Suggested ReadingsChapter 26 Nutrition, Hydration, and Diet Therapies
Eating Habits of Early Humans
Modern Era: Fooling Mother Nature
Agriculture and Farming
East-West Cultural Comparison
Foods, Nutrition, and Diet
Diseases of Western Affluence and Diet
What are We Eating?
Hydration: Water, Fluid and Electrolyte Balance
Diet as Therapy
Food or Drug?
Food Allergies
Functional Foods
Nutrition Versus Nourishment
References
Suggested Readings
Chapter 27 Ecological Pharmacy
Gaia Theory: Interdependence of Organism and Environment
Coherent Coupling, Expanding the Coevolution Construct, Adaptation to the
Environment
Coupling of Humans with Phytochemistry: Plant–Human Coalitions
Hormesis and Xenohormesis—Adaptation to the Phytochemical Environment
Ecological Pharmacy and the Basis of Pharmacology
Molecular Models of Activity
Summary and Conclusion
References
Section Five Global Ethnomedical Systems: Asia and the Middle East
Introduction
Chapter 28 Traditional Medicine of China and East AsiaChina's Traditional