Consumer health information about alternative and complementary medical therapies, including treatments for specific diseases and conditions. Includes index, glossary of related terms, and other resources.
Front Cover.
Half Title Page.
Title Page.
Copyright Page.
Table of Contents.
Preface.
An Overview of Complementary and Alternative Medicine (CAM).
1: What Is Complementary and Alternative Medicine (CAM)?.
2: The Use of CAM in the United States.
3: CAM Use and Children.
4: CAM Use in Older Adults.
5: Healthcare Providers and CAM.
6: Insurance Issues and Paying for CAM Treatment.
7: Evaluating Web-Based Health Resources.
8: Health Fraud Awareness.
9: Use Caution: Buying Medical Products Online.
Alternative Medicine Systems.
10: Understanding Whole Medical Systems.
11: Acupuncture.
12: Ayurvedic Medicine.
13: Homeopathy.
14: Native American Medicine.
15: Naturopathy.
16: Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM).
Dietary Supplements.
17: Dietary Supplements: What You Need to Know.
18: Botanical Dietary Supplements.
19: Adolescents and Supplement Use.
20: Antioxidants and Supplements.
21: Vitamins and Minerals.
22: Multivitamin/Mineral (MVM) Supplements.
23: Vitamin A and Carotenoids.
24: Vitamin B6.
25: Vitamin B12.
26: Vitamin D.
27: Vitamin E.
28: Chromium.
29: Folate (Folic Acid).
30: Magnesium.
31: Melatonin Supplements.
32: Omega-3 Fatty Acid Supplements.
33: Selenium.
34: Bone and Joint Health Supplements.
35: Immune System Support Supplements.
36: Mood and Brain Health Supplements.
37: Probiotics: Supplements for Gastrointestinal Health.
