Your Guide to Alternative Medicine

By: Larry P. Credit and Sharon G. Hartunian and Margaret J. Nowak

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Synopsis: The world of complementary medicine offers safe and effective solutions to many health disorders, from backaches to headaches. You may be interested in alternative care approaches, but have a number of questions you&’d like answered before choosing a treatment. &“Will I feel the acupuncture needles?&” &“What is a homeopathic remedy?&” Your Guide to Alternative Medicine provides the facts necessary to choose an effective complementary care therapy.This comprehensive reference clearly explains numerous approaches in an easy-to-use format. For every complementary care option discussed, there is a description and brief history; a list of conditions that respond; information on cost and duration of treatment; credentials and educational background of practitioners; and more. To find those therapies most appropriate for a specific condition, a unique troubleshooting chart lists common disorders along with the complementary approaches best suited to treat them. Here is a reference that can help you make informed decisions about all your important healthcare needs.