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Complementary and Alternative Medicine: Your Questions Answered

By (author) Paul Quinn

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Explore the many forms of complementary and alternative medicine (CAM) practiced today and discover their histories, guiding principles, purported benefits, and potential risks. This bookâ€™s 48 questions begin with 10 that address foundational topics such as who uses CAM, how CAM has been studied and regulated, and how to gauge a particular treatmentâ€™s safety and efficacy for yourself. The remaining 38 questions cover alternative medical systems and complementary treatments, including mind-body interventions, biologically based therapies, manipulation and body-based methods, and energy therapies. Each answer utilizes a standardized format that examines a treatmentâ€™s history, how itâ€™s practiced, the scientific communityâ€™s view, potential benefits and risks, and special considerations. The text takes an unbiased approach, balancing respect for individualsâ€™ beliefs with the rigor of modern science. Augmenting the main text are case studies illustrating key concepts and issues through relatable stories and insightful recommendations, a ""Common Misconceptions"" section, glossary, directory of resources, and a ""Guide to Health Literacy"" section.