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CAM, _______________e_________d_________ ________________________________________________________■_____________________________________________________________ ainlocrneea osirn ign vcaorniejtuyn ocft idoinse wasitehs manadin csotrnedaimtio mnes,d sicuicnhe ,a iss a orftthernit uiss, eadn xtoie ttrye, abta acnk ________________________________________ _______________ __________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________ ___________ _____________________________________________________________________________________________________________________ pain, cancer, diabetes, heart disease, and sleep problems. _________________________________ ____________________B__a___s_i__c__ _C__o___n__s__u__m____e__r__ _H___e__a__l__t_h__ _I__n__f_o___r__m___a___t_i_o__n___ _a___b__o__u___t_ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ __ _ _______ ______________________ _____________________________________________________________________________________________________________________ ___________ Complementary and Alternative Medicine Sourcebook, Fourth Edition ______________________ ____________A__y__u___r_v__e__d___a__,_ _A__c__u___p__u__n___c__t_u__r__e__,_ _A__r__o__m____a__t_h__e__r__a___p__y__,_ _C__h__i__r_o___p__r__a__c__t_i_c__ ___________ provides updated information for people considering these therapies for ______H____ea__l__th________ _____________________________________________________________________________________________________________________ ___________ Care, Diet-Based Therapies, Guided Imagery, Herbal gCeveAanMleu rpaatrlea w cinteifltoli-orbmneeianrt,ig ot aonlrk o swnp ietthchei fia i cnp htreiemranlaetrhty, cahonendadl ptihtai yoc anforser. 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It also ___________ talks about the safe use of dietary supplements, including vitamins, minerals, ____________________________________________ __________________________C______o____m______p______l__e____m______e____n____t____a____r____y____ __a____n______d____ __A____l____t__e____r____n____a______t__i__v____e____ __M______e____d______i__c____a____l__ __T______h____e____r____a____p____i____e____s__________________________ ___________ and herbs. Information on biologically based therapies, mind-body medicine, ______________________ _____________________________________________________________________________________________________________________ manipulative and body-based therapies, and energy-based therapies is also _________________________________ __________A__l_o__n___g__ _w___i__t_h__ _S__t__a__t__i_s__t_i_c__s__,_ _T__i_p___s_ __f_o__r__ _S__e__l_e___c_t__i_n___g__ _a__ _P___r__a__c__t_i__t_i__o__n__e__r__,_ ________ ___________ _____________________________________________________________________________________________________________________ included. 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Additional Help and Information __________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________ __________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________ __________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________ _________________________________________________________________E_d__i_t_e__d__ b__y______________________________________________________________ __________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________ Amy L . Sutton __________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________ __________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________ __________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________ __________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________ __________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________ __________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________ __________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________ __________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________ __________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________ __________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________ __________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________ ____________________________________________________P_._O__. _B_o__x_ _3_1_-_1_6_4__0_, _D__e_t_r_o_i_t_, _M___I_ 4__8_2_3_1_________________________________________________ __________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________ __________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________ __________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________ __________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________ __________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________ __________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________ __________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________ Bibliographic Note Because this page cannot legibly accommodate all the copyright notices, the Bibliographic Note portion of the Preface constitutes an extension of the copyright notice. Edited by Amy L. Sutton Health Reference Series Karen Bellenir, Managing Editor David A. Cooke, MD, FACP, Medical Consultant Elizabeth Collins, Research and Permissions Coordinator Cherry Edwards, Permissions Assistant EdIndex, Services for Publishers, Indexers * * * Omnigraphics, Inc. Matthew P. Barbour, Senior Vice President Kevin M. Hayes, Operations Manager * * * Peter E. Ruffner, Publisher Copyright © 2010 Omnigraphics, Inc. ISBN 978-0-7808-1082-2 Library of Congress Cataloging-in-Publication Data Complementary and alternative medicine sourcebook : basic consumer health information about ayurveda, acupuncture, aromatherapy, chiropractic care, diet-based therapies, guided imagery, herbal and vitamin supplements, homeopathy, hypnosis, massage, meditation, naturopathy, pilates, reflexology, reiki, shiatsu, tai chi, traditional chinese medicine, yoga, and other complementary and alternative medical therapies ; along with statistics, tips for selecting a practitioner, treatments for specific health conditions, a glossary of related terms, and a directory of resources for additional help and information / edited by Amy L. Sutton. -- 4th ed. p. cm. -- (Health reference series) Includes bibliographical references and index. Summary: “Provides basic consumer health information about alternative and complementary medical therapies, including treatments for specific diseases and conditions. Includes index, glossary of related terms, and other resources”--Provided by publisher. ISBN 978-0-7808-1082-2 (hardcover : alk. paper) 1. Alternative medicine--Popular works. I. Sutton, Amy L. R735.C66 2010 610--dc22 2010013183 Electronic or mechanical reproduction, including photography, recording, or any other infor- mation storage and retrieval system for the purpose of resale is strictly prohibited without permission in writing from the publisher. The information in this publication was compiled from the sources cited and from other sources considered reliable. While every possible effort has been made to ensure reliability, the pub- lisher will not assume liability for damages caused by inaccuracies in the data, and makes no warranty, express or implied, on the accuracy of the information contained herein. This book is printed on acid-free paper meeting the ANSI Z39.48 Standard. The infinity symbol that appears above indicates that the paper in this book meets that standard. Printed in the United States Table of Contents Visit www.healthreferenceseries.com to view A Contents Guide to the Health Reference Series, a listing of more than 15,000 topics and the volumes in which they are covered. Preface............................................................................................xi Part I: An Overview of Complementary and Alternative Medicine (CAM) Chapter 1—What Is Complementary and Alternative Medicine (CAM)?.......................................................3 Chapter 2—Common Questions and Answers about CAM..........7 Chapter 3—The Use of CAM in the United States.....................13 Chapter 4—CAM Use and Children............................................17 Chapter 5—CAM Use in Older Adults.........................................21 Chapter 6—Health Care Providers and CAM.............................31 Section 6.1—Selecting a CAM Practitioner.........32 Section 6.2—Tips for Talking with Your Health Care Providers about CAM......................................37 Chapter 7—Insurance Issues and Paying for CAM Treatment................................................39 Chapter 8—Health Fraud Awareness..........................................45 Chapter 9—Use Caution Buying Medical Products Online.......51 v Part II: Alternative Medicine Systems Chapter 10—What Are Whole Medical Systems?.......................59 Chapter 11—Ayurvedic Medicine................................................65 Chapter 12—Other Indigenous Medical Systems.......................73 Section 12.1—Traditional Chinese Medicine......................................74 Section 12.2—Native American Medicine........78 Chapter 13—Acupuncture............................................................81 Chapter 14—Homeopathy............................................................85 Chapter 15—Naturopathy............................................................91 Part III: Dietary Supplements Chapter 16—Questions and Answers about Dietary Supplements............................................101 Chapter 17—Botanical Dietary Supplements...........................107 Chapter 18—Using Dietary Supplements Wisely.....................111 Chapter 19—Adolescents and Supplement Use........................117 Chapter 20—Tips for Older Dietary Supplement Users...........121 Chapter 21—Vitamin A and Carotenoids..................................129 Chapter 22—Vitamin B ............................................................137 6 Chapter 23—Vitamin B ...........................................................143 12 Chapter 24—Vitamin D..............................................................147 Chapter 25—Vitamin E..............................................................153 Chapter 26—Folate (Folic Acid).................................................161 Chapter 27—Magnesium............................................................169 Chapter 28—Omega-3 Fatty Acid Supplements.......................175 Section 28.1—Fish Oils....................................176 Section 28.2—Flaxseed and Flaxseed Oils.....190 Chapter 29—Selenium................................................................193 Chapter 30—Bone and Joint Health Supplements...................197 Section 30.1—Calcium Supplements and Bone Health.......................198 vi Section 30.2—Glucosamine/Chondroitin Supplements and Joint Health.......................................201 Chapter 31—Immune System Support Supplements...............205 Section 31.1—Echinacea..................................206 Section 31.2—Zinc............................................208 Chapter 32—Mood and Brain Health Supplements.................213 Section 32.1—Ginkgo Biloba...........................214 Section 32.2—St. John’s Wort..........................216 Chapter 33—Probiotics: Supplements for Gastrointestinal Health.......................................219 Chapter 34—Sports and Energy Supplements.........................225 Section 34.1—Sports Supplements.................226 Section 34.2—Energy Drinks..........................231 Chapter 35—Supplements Used for Weight Loss.....................235 Section 35.1—Green Tea..................................236 Section 35.2—Hoodia.......................................238 Part IV: Biologically Based Therapies Chapter 36—Biologically Based Therapies: An Overview........243 Chapter 37—Apitherapy............................................................253 Chapter 38—Aromatherapy and Essential Oils........................257 Chapter 39—Diet-Based Therapies...........................................263 Section 39.1—Detoxification Diets..................264 Section 39.2—Fasting......................................267 Section 39.3—Gerson Therapy........................269 Section 39.4—Macrobiotics..............................273 Section 39.5—Veganism..................................275 Section 39.6—Vegetarianism...........................279 Chapter 40—Oxygen Therapy....................................................285 Part V: Mind-Body Medicine Chapter 41—Mind-Body Medicine: An Overview.....................293 Chapter 42—Art Therapy...........................................................299 vii Chapter 43—Biofeedback...........................................................303 Chapter 44—Deep Breathing Exercises....................................311 Chapter 45—Feng Shui..............................................................317 Chapter 46—Guided Imagery and Hypnosis.............................321 Section 46.1—Guided Imagery........................322 Section 46.2—Hypnosis...................................324 Chapter 47—Meditation.............................................................329 Chapter 48—Music Therapy......................................................335 Chapter 49—Prayer and Spirituality........................................341 Chapter 50—Relaxation Training..............................................345 Chapter 51—Tai Chi...................................................................349 Chapter 52—Yoga.......................................................................353 Chapter 53—Other Mind-Body Medicine Therapies...............................................................357 Section 53.1—Color Therapy...........................358 Section 53.2—Dance Therapy..........................359 Part VI: Manipulative and Body-Based Therapies Chapter 54—Manipulative and Body-Based Therapies: An Overview..........................................................363 Chapter 55—Alexander Technique............................................371 Chapter 56—Aquatic Therapy (Hydrotherapy).........................383 Chapter 57—Chiropractic Care and Osteopathic Manipulation.........................................................399 Chapter 58—Craniosacral Therapy...........................................403 Chapter 59—Feldenkrais Method..............................................407 Chapter 60—Massage Therapy..................................................413 Section 60.1—Massage Therapy Overview.....414 Section 60.2—Lymphatic Drainage Massage....................................419 Section 60.3—Tui Na: Chinese Massage........421 viii

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