holistic medicine

A guide to holistic therapies, treatments, and terms including tai chi, hypnosis, vitamins and minerals, and meditation.

The section on illnesses and conditions provides profiles for particular conditions. The therapies section shows you where to find alternative therapies for the conditions.

Here are invaluable at-home solutions to annoying afflictions as well as methods for coping with more serious problems.

Explores current trends in medicine with emphasis on preventive medicine, ancient alternative therapies in current use, and holistic medicine and spiritual healing.

Defines holistic medicine and discusses its treatment of the patient, its use in practice, and its future in health care.

Examines careers in alternative medicine, including acupuncture, massage, herbology, chiropractics, osteopathy, and movement therapies with information on training, earnings, schools, and additional contacts.