Provides consumer health information for teens about diverse medical systems and therapies used together with or in place of conventional medicine.\xa0 Includes index, resource information, and recommendations for further reading.
Front Cover.
Half Title Page.
Title Page.
Copyright Page.
Table of Contents.
Preface.
Introduction to Complementary and Alternative Medicine.
1: What Is Complementary and Alternative Medicine (CAM)?.
2: Use of CAM in the United States.
3: Are You considering Complementary Medicine?.
4: Tell Your Healthcare Provider about Your CAM Use.
5: Evaluating Web-Based Health Resources.
6: Selecting a CAM Practitioner.
7: Paying for Complementary and Integrative Health Approaches.
Whole Medical Systems.
8: Understanding Whole Medical Systems.
9: Traditional Chinese Medicine.
10: Ayurvedic Medicine.
11: Homeopathic Medicine.
12: Native American Medicine.
13: Naturopathy.
14: Osteopathy.
Manipulative Practices and Movement Therapies.
15: Chiropractic Medicine.
16: Kinesiotherapy.
17: Lymphatic Drainage Therapy.
18: Massage Therapy.
19: Reflexology (Zone Therapy).
20: Spinal Manipulation.
21: Rolfing Structural Integration.
22: Feldenkrais Method.
23: The Alexander Technique.
Mind-Body Medicine.
24: About Mind-Body Medicine.
25: Biofeedback.
26: Relaxation Techniques.
27: Meditation.
28: Hypnotherapy.
29: Aromatherapy.
30: Guided Imagery.
31: Spirituality.
32: Feng Shui.
33: Shiatsu.
34: Tai Chi and Qi Gong.
35: Tui Na.
36: Yoga.
Biologically Based Practices.
37: Nutrition and Health.
38: Clinical Nutrition.
39: Dietary Supplements.
40: Botanical Products.
41: Herbal Medicine.
42: Antioxidant Supplements.
43: Medical Marijuana.
44: Popular Fad Diets.
45: Oral Probiotics.
46: Enzyme Therapy.
47: Detoxification Diets.
48: What You Need to Know about Gerson Therapy.
Energy Medicine.
49: Acupuncture.
50: Magnet Therapy.
51: Therapeutic Touch.
52: Reiki.
Creative Arts Therapies.
53: Art Therapies.
54: Music Therapy.
CAM Treatments for Cancer and Other Diseases and Conditions.
