American Cancer Society's Complementary and Alternative Cancer Methods Handbook,9780944235409

American Cancer Society's Complementary and Alternative Cancer Methods Handbook

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ISBN13: 9780944235409
ISBN10: 0944235409
Format: Paperback
Pub. Date: 2002-04-01
Publisher(s): Amer Cancer Society
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Summary

American Cancer Society's Complementary and Alternative Cancer Methods Handbook is a quick and easy guide to the latest information about complementary and alternative methods most commonly available to people with cancer. It includes more than 200 entries covering a broad range, such as herbs, vitamins, minerals, mind/body/spirit, diet and nutrition, physical touch, and biological methods. Each entry provides a succinct synopsis of what the method involves and what effects are most important to know. Current research findings are provided in brief and understandable language. Encyclopedic format allows readers fast access to specific areas of interest.

-- Hundreds of entries covering a broad range, such as Herbs, Vitamins, Minerals, Diet, Manual Healing, and Biological Methods, written in clear, understandable language

-- Thorough review and evaluation of each method by experts in the field

-- Current trends, safety and regulatory issues, insurance coverage, and ACS guidelines for using complementary and alternative methods

Table of Contents

Acknowledgments vi
How to Use This Book vii
Overview of Complementary and Alternative Methods 1(14)
Mind, Body, and Spirit Methods
15(40)
Manual Healing and Physical Touch Methods
55(40)
Herb, Vitamin, and Mineral Methods
95(101)
Diet and Nutrition Methods
196(32)
Pharmacological and Biological Treatment Methods
228(40)
Resource Guide 268(4)
Index 272

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