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Integrative Medicine

  • 2nd Edition - February 7, 2007
  • Latest edition
  • Author: David P. Rakel
  • Language: English

Drawing on solid scientific evidence as well as extensive first-hand experience, this manual provides the practical information you need to safely and effectively integrate… Read more

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Drawing on solid scientific evidence as well as extensive first-hand experience, this manual provides the practical information you need to safely and effectively integrate complementary and alternative treatment modalities into your practice. It explains how alternative therapies can help you fight diseases that do not respond readily to traditional treatments… presents integrative treatments for a full range of diseases and conditions, including autism, stroke, chronic fatigue syndrome, and various forms of cancer…explores how to advise patients on health maintenance and wellness…and offers advice on topics such as meditation, diet, and exercises for back pain. 24 new chapters, and a new organization make this landmark reference more useful than ever.

Key features

  • Provides dosages and precautions to help you avoid potential complications.
  • Delivers therapy-based pearls to enhance your patient care.
  • Facilitates patient education with helpful handouts.

Readership

Family Practitioners, Internist, Complimentary specialis

Table of contents

Part I. Integrative Medicine


1. The Philosophy of Integrative Medicine

2. Creating Optimal Healing Environments

3. The Integrative Evaluation

4. Creating a Health Plan

5. Creating Our Own Health Plan

6. Evidence-Based Medicine and Clinical Decision Making

7. The Business of Integrative Medicine

Part II. Integrative Approach to Disease

Section 1. Affective Disorders


8. Depression

9. Anxiety Disorders

10. Attention Deficit Disorder

11. Autism

Section 2. Neurology


12. Alzheimer’s Disease

13. Headache

14. Peripheral Neuropathy

15. Multiple Sclerosis

16. Parkinson’s Disease

Section 3. Infectious Disease


17. Otitis Media

18. Sinusitis

19. Viral Upper Respiratory Infection

20. HIV/AIDS

21. Herpes Simplex

22. Hepatitis

23. Urinary Tract Infections

24. Yeast Infections

Section 4. Cardiovascular Disease


25. Hypertension

26. Congestive Heart Failure

27. Coronary Artery Disease

28. Peripheral Vascular Disease

29. Cardiac Arrhythmia

30. Stroke (Cerebrovascular Disease)

Section 5. Allergy/Intolerance


31. Asthma

32. The Allergic Patient

33. Multiple Chemical Sensitivity

Section 6. Metabolic/Endocrine Disorders


34. Insulin Resistance Syndrome

35. Diabetes Mellitus

36. Hypothyroidism

37. Osteoporosis

38. Obesity

39. Hyperlipidemia

Section 7. Gastrointestinal Disorders


40. Irritable Bowel Syndrome

41. GERD

42. Peptic Ulcer Disease

43. Cholelithiasis

44. Recurring Abdominal Pain in Pediatrics

Section 8. Autoimmune Disorders


45. Fibromyalgia

46. Chronic Fatigue Syndrome

47. Rheumatoid Arthritis

48. Inflammatory Bowel Disease (Crohn’s, Ulcerative Colitis)

Section 9. Obstetrics/Gynecology


49. Integrative Approach to Pregnancy

50. Post Dates Pregnancy

51. Labor Pain Management

52. Nausea & Vomiting in Pregnancy

53. Menopause

54. Premenstrual Syndrome

55. Dysmenorrhea

56. Leiomyomata

Section 10. Urology


57. Benign Prostatic Hyperplasia

58. Urolithiasis

59. Chronic Prostatitis

60. Sexual Dysfunction

Section 11. Musculoskeletal


61. Osteoarthritis

62. Chronic Low Back Pain

63. Neck Pain

64. Gout

65. Carpal Tunnel Syndrome

66. Plantar Fasciitis

Section 12. Dermatology


67. Atopic Dermatitis

68. Psoriasis

69. Urticaria

70. Aphthous Stomatitis

71. Seborrheic Dermatitis

72. Acne/Rosacea

73. Warts

Section 13. Cancer


74. Integrative Approach to Cancer

75. Breast Cancer

76. Lung Cancer

77. Prostate Cancer

78. Colon Cancer

79. Skin Cancer

80. End of Life Care

Section 14. Ophthalmology


81. Cataracts

82. Macular Degeneration

83. Conjunctivitis

Section 15. Longevity


84. Maintaining Health

Part III. Tools For Your Practice

Section 1. Lifestyle


85. Nutrition

86. Food Allergies

87. How to Recommend an Elimination Diet

88. The Glycemic Index

89. The Anti-inflammatory (omega-3) Diet

90. The DASH Diet

91. Exercise

92. Writing an Exercise Prescription

93. Breathing Exercises

Section 2. Mind-Body


94. Self-Hypnosis Techniques

95. Relaxation Techniques

96. Guided Imagery

97. Journaling for Health

98. Forgiveness

99. Recommending Meditation

100. Mindfulness

101. Motivational Interviewing Techniques

Section 3. Biochemical


102. Recommending Antioxidants

103. Using Compounding Pharmacies

104. Prescribing Botanicals

105. Side Effects and Precautions of Botanicals and Nutritional Supplements

106. Detoxification

107. Functional Medicine and Laboratory Evaluations

Section 4. Biomechanical


108. Strain/Counterstrain

109. Prescribing Movement Therapies

110. Acupuncture for Headache

111. Acupuncture for Nausea & Vomiting

Section 5. Bioenergetics


112. Taking a Spiritual History

113. Therapeutic Homeopathy

Section 6. Other


114. Medical Informatics

115. Creating Ceremony and Ritual in the Medical Encounter

Review quotes

FROM THE FOREWORD BY ANDREW WEIL, MD

"Not only is this book an important contribution to clinical practice, it points the way to the future."

Product details

  • Edition: 2
  • Latest edition
  • Published: February 7, 2007
  • Language: English

About the author

DR

David P. Rakel

Affiliations and expertise
Professor and Chair, Department of Family Medicine & Community Health, University of Wisconsin, Madison, Wisconsin, USA

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