The Clinician's Handbook of Natural Medicine - E-Book

Nonfiction, Health & Well Being, Medical, Alternative & Holistic Medicine, Alternative Medicine

• Author: Joseph E. Pizzorno Jr., ND, Michael T. Murray, ND, Herb Joiner-Bey, ND
• ISBN: 9781437725650
• Publisher: Elsevier Health Sciences
• Publication: February 28, 2008
• Imprint: Churchill Livingstone
• Language: English

Written by leading authorities in complementary and integrative medicine, this convenient, quick-reference handbook provides clear and rational directives on diagnosing and treating specific diseases and disorders with natural medicine. You'll get concise summaries of diagnostic procedures, general considerations, therapeutic considerations, and therapeutic approaches for 84 of the most commonly seen conditions, 12 of which are new to this edition, plus naturopathic treatment methods and easy-to-follow condition flowcharts. Based on Pizzorno's trusted Textbook of Natural Medicine and the most current evidence available, it's your key to accessing reliable, natural diagnosis and treatment options in any setting.

• Expert authorship lends credibility to information.

• Scientifically verified content assures the most reliable coverage of diagnostic and natural treatment methods.

• Over 80 algorithms synthesize therapeutic content and provide support for your clinical judgment with a conceptual overview of case management.

• The book's compact size makes it portable for easy reference in any setting.

• A consistent organization saves you time and helps you make fast, accurate diagnoses.

• 12 NEW chapters enhance your treatment knowledge and understanding with information on important and newly emerging treatments and areas of interest, including:

• Cancer

  Endometriosis

  Fibromyalgia

  Hair Loss in Women

  Hyperventilation Syndrome

  Infectious Diarrhea

  Intestinal Protozoan Infestation

  Lichen Planus

  Parkinson's Disease

  Porphyrias

  Proctological Conditions

  Uterine Fibroids

• Each chapter is fully updated to reflect the content of the latest edition of Pizzorno's Textbook of Natural Medicine and keep you current on the safest and most effective natural interventions.