The Clinician’s Handbook of Natural Medicine, 3e

Description:



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.

Features:

• More than 80 algorithms throughout text synthesize therapeutic content and provide support for clinical judgment with a conceptual overview of case management.

• Combination of expert author team and scientifically verified content assures this handbook contains the most reliable coverage of diagnostic and natural treatment methods.

• Well-organized format utilizing consistent headings helps you make fast and accurate diagnoses.

• Light, portable size enables you to easily carry the handbook along with you in practice.

New To This Edition:

• NEW!

  Updated content

  reflects the latest research, data, and trends — including the most current recommendations related to specific diseases and newly emerging treatments.

• NEW!

  Four new chapters

  cover female infertility, maldigestion, bronchitis and pneumonia, and pregnancy health and primary prevention of adult disease.

Table Of Contents:

Acne Vulgaris and Acne Conglobata
Affective Disorders
Alcohol Dependence
Alzheimer's Disease
Angina Pectoris
Aphthous Stomatitis (Aphthous Ulcer/Canker Sore/Ulcerative Stomatitis)
Asthma
Atherosclerosis
Atopic Dermatitis (Eczema)
Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder
Bacterial Sinusitis
Benign Prostatic Hyperplasia
Bronchitis and Pneumonia
Cancer: Integrated Naturopathic Support
Carpal Tunnel Syndrome
Celiac Disease
Cervical Dysplasia
Chronic Candidiasis
Chronic Fatigue Syndrome
Congestive Heart Failure
Cystitis
Dermatitis Herpetiformis
Diabetes Mellitus
Endometriosis
Epilepsy
Erythema Multiforme
Fibrocystic Breast Disease
Fibromyalgia Syndrome
Gallstones
Glaucoma: Acute (Angle Closure) and Chronic (Open Angle)
Gout
Hair Loss in Women
Hepatitis, Viral
Herpes Simplex
HIV/AIDS: Naturopathic Medical Principles and Practice
Hypertension
Hyperthyroidism
Hyperventilation Syndrome/Breathing Pattern Disorders
Hypoglycemia
Hypothyroidism
Infectious Diarrhea
Infertility, Female
Infertility, Male
Inflammatory Bowel Disease
Insomnia
Intestinal Protozoan Infestation and Systemic Illness
Irritable Bowel Syndrome
Kidney Stones
Leukoplakia
Lichen Planus
Macular Degeneration
Maldigestion
Menopause
Menorrhagia
Migraine Headache
Multiple Sclerosis
Obesity
Osteoarthritis
Osteoporosis
Otitis Media
Parkinson's Disease
Pelvic Inflammatory Disease
Peptic Ulcers
Periodontal Disease
Porphyrias
Pregnancy Health and Primary Prevention of Adult Disease
Premenstrual Syndrome
Proctologic Conditions
Psoriasis
Rheumatoid Arthritis
Rosacea
Seborrheic Dermatitis
Senile (Aging-Related) Cataracts
Streptococcal Pharyngitis
Trichomoniasis
Urticaria
Uterine Fibroids
Vaginitis
Varicose Veins