A Guide to Evidence-based Integrative and Complementary Medicine

A Guide to Integrative and Complementary Medicine for Health Practitioners is a comprehensive textbook on the non-pharmacological treatments for common medical practice problems, with the support of current scientific evidence. Non-pharmacological approaches include advice for lifestyle and behavioural factors, mind-body medicine, stress management, dietary changes, exercise and sleep advice, nutritional and herbal medicine, acupuncture, complementary medicines and the role of sunshine that may impact on the treatment of the disease(s). Only proven therapies from current research are included, particularly from Cochrane reviews and research from systematic reviews, randomized control trials and published cohort and case studies.. easy access to evidence-based clinical data on non-pharmacological treatments - including complementary medicines - for common diseases and conditions . instant advice on disease prevention, health promotion and lifestyle issues. chapter summaries based on scientific evidence using the NHMRC guidelines grading system. printable patient summary sheets at chapter end to facilitate discussion of clinical management. conveniently organised by common medical presentations

Chapter 1: Introduction