A guide to holistic care for cats in order to prevent ill health and maintain a natural balance, and linking day-to-day preventive cat care with professional advice on housing, grooming, exercise, worming, neutering, and reproduction.
Discusses the use of alternative treatments in the United States, including herbal remedies, massage, acupuncture, meditation, yoga, and music therapy, discussing the pros and cons of each and case studies.
"Western medicine has not traditionally respected or accepted alternatives such as acupuncture and homeopathic remedies. Many cultures around the globe, however, champion what we call alternative medicine. Why are some so quick to dismiss alternative options while others believe they can almost work miracles? Is it simply a matter of educating doctors and patients? Are such therapies rigorously tested and regulated? The viewpoints in this resource explore the potential benefits and dangers of alternative therapies, providing readers with . . . questions to consider"--Provided by publisher.
"[Examines the] science behind the mind's extraordinary ability to heal the body ... Acknowledges its limitations, and explains how we can make use of the findings in our own lives"--Provided by publisher.
