ALTERNATIVE MEDICINE - An introduction to Holistic and Integrative Therapies

ALTERNATIVE MEDICINE - An introduction to Holistic and Integrative Therapies

Andrea Larsen - Licensed Nutritional Consultant Patrick Wanis Ph.D - Clinical Hypnotherapist - Human Behavior Expert - Celebrity Life Coach Suzy Herzfeld LMT CT - Licensed Colon Therapist Ed Wilson Ph.D LMT - Certified Reflexologist Karen Levy CHom - Classical Homeopath Nelly Thomas LMT - Reiki and Enery Practitioner George Cole AP - Acupuncture Physician

Do you have recurring ailments that do not seem to improve with treatments provided by traditional western medicine? If you said yes, then you re not alone. According to the National Center for Complementary and Alternative Medicine at the National Institutes of Health, 36 percent of U.S. adults have used at least one alternative or complementary treatment for an illness or chronic condition. Dangerous side effects from prescription drugs, experience with a misdiagnosis or botched surgery, or dealing with dismissive doctors are just some of the reasons many people decide to pursue alternative treatments. The use of alternative medicine is not just merely the latest trend, however. These methods have been used for centuries to successfully treat people all around the world. There are so many alternative therapies to choose from, though--how do you know which method might be right for you? This DVD is an outstanding introduction to the most popular alternative and complementary medicine therapies offered in the U.S. today. The program features seven licensed professionals who share their expertise in their respective fields of nutrition, hynotherapy, acupuncture, homeopathy, reiki, reflexology, and colonic irrigation. Each expert provides a detailed yet easy to understand overview of their field that includes a brief history, benefits, what to expect in a typical session, how to find a practiioner in your area and much more! It features an easy to navigate menu that is organized into chapters just like a book so you can skip around to the sections that interest you most. Bullet point outlines appear on the screen to reinforce important points as each expert speaks, and a convenient table of contents booklet is also included. It s also a great value with such extensive coverage on so many topics, it s like getting 7 separate DVDs for the price of one!

Traditional Chinese Medicines: Molecular Structures, Natural Sources and Applications

In laboratories around the world the active principles in traditional herbal medicines are being isolated and characterized. A systematic effort at the Chinese Academy of Sciences is underway to identify the structure-activity relationships that result from the link between chemistry and medicine that is permitted by this
data. This book, which provides the only systematic English-language description of the chemical structures and pharmacological effects of compounds active in traditional Chinese medicines (TCMs), is now in its second edition. The new edition provides English-language monographs on over 9000 chemicals isolated from nearly 4000 natural sources used in Chinese medicine and features the addition of in-depth bioactivity data for many of the compounds. Effects and indications of the medicines are included. Extensive indexing permits cross-referencing among English, Chinese and Latin names for natural medicinal sources, effects and indications, and the chemical components of the medicines.

The second edition of Traditional Chinese Medicines includes 2300 new compounds, 2400 additional plant sources, more CAS Registry Numbers, and more pharmacological data. The structure of the book has been extensively reorganised to make cross referencing the data much simpler. This new edition is therefore a substantial improvement on the first edition of this important reference on the structural chemistry of traditional Chinese medicines.

Traditional Chinese Medicine Cures All Diseases-Cupping Therapy Overview

Traditional Chinese medicine is a traditional Chinese way of curing diseases with unbelievable and unique effects. This film will detailedly introduce the classification of cups, the methods of cupping, practical manipulations, applicable scope, principles and the importance of prudence when using the treatment. Supplemented by on-the-spot lecture and demonstration on the part of famous experts, it's easier for people to understand, follow and acquireThis product is manufactured on demand using DVD-R recordable media. Amazon.com's standard return policy will apply.

Medical Microbiology: with STUDENT CONSULT Online Access

The new edition of this popular text presents microbiology in a succinct, easy-to-use, and engaging manner. Clear discussions explain how microbes cause disease in humans, and review the updated vaccines and new antibiotics currently available to treat these diseases. Expert coverage of basic principles, the immune response, laboratory diagnosis, bacteriology, virology, mycology, and parasitology ensures that you'll understand all the facts vital to the practice of medicine today. A revised artwork program illustrates the appearance of disease, simplifying complex information, while text boxes and additional summary tables emphasize essential concepts and learning issues for more efficient exam review. Online access to Student Consult-where you'll find the complete contents of the book, fully searchable...Integration Links to bonus content in other Student Consult titles...updated features for both students and instructors...and much more-further enhances your study and exponentially boosts your reference power.

* Focuses on why the biologic properties of organisms are important to disease in humans, equipping you with a practical understanding of microbiology.
* Examines etiology, epidemiology, host defenses, identification, diagnosis, prevention, and control for each microbe in consistently organized chapters, enabling you to find the information you need fast.
* Features summary tables and text boxes that emphasize essential concepts and learning issues, enabling you to make your exam review more efficient.
* Correlates basic science with clinical practice through review questions at the end of each chapter to help you understand the clinical relevance of the organisms examined.
* Uses clinical cases from literature reports to illustrate the epidemiology, diagnosis, and treatment of infectious diseases.



* Features revised artwork-more than 635 brilliant images, nearly all in full color-that offers a more consistent and modern approach to the study of medical microbiology.
* Provides more clinical photographs throughout that help you better understand the clinical applications of microbiology.
* Offers expanded use of summary boxes for bacteria throughout all organism chapters to further enhance your review and learning.
* Includes enhanced Student Consult features including self-assessment questions, clinical cases, animations showing the actions of various important toxins, and a PowerPoint presentation with supplemental images of organisms and stains.

Blended Medicine

Profiling 21 mainstream and alternative healing strategies available through healing arts today, Blended Medicine shows you which therapies are recommended for your condition. This A-to-Z reference of 106 health conditions shows where the most effective and complementary therapies are first prioritized then described for each ailment. hardcover. 512 pages.