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The Encyclopedia of Natural Medicine, Fourth Editionby Michael T. Murray, Joseph Pizzorno Churchill Livingstone; 4 edition (September 28, 2012) | ISBN: 1437723330, 978-1437723335 | 1944 pages | EPUB | 3,5 MBTHE MOST COMPREHENSIVE AND PRACTICAL GUIDE AVAILABLE TO THE EXTRAORDINARY HEALING POWERS OF NATURAL MEDICINEFrom the world-renowned naturopathic doctors and bestselling authors of The Encyclopedia of Healing Foods comes the authoritative third edition of the classic reference work, revised and expanded to include the latest cutting-edge natural therapies for the most common ailments. Michael Murray and Joseph Pizzorno focus on promoting health and treating disease with nontoxic, natural therapies. This groundbreaking book—the leader in its field—shows you how to improve your health through a positive mental attitude, a healthy lifestyle, a health-promoting diet, and supplements, along with plenty of practical tips.Murray and Pizzorno present an evidence-based approach to wellness, based on firm scientific findings. They aim to dispel the notion that natural medicine isn’t “real medicine,” offering examples and studies that show the efficacy of a holistic approach to patient care. This book grounds the reader in the seven major tenets of natural medicine and covers important topics in health care today, including cancer prevention, detoxification, and internal cleansing. Written in an easy-to-follow A–Z format, The Encyclopedia of Natural Medicine offers holistic approaches for treating more than 80 common ailments, including diabetes, celiac disease, endometriosis, and more. Furthermore, it gives you:-Ways to prevent disease through enhancing key body systems-The major causes and symptoms of each condition- The therapeutic considerations you need to be aware of- Detailed treatment summaries that include the most effective nutritional supplements and botanical medicinesCovering preventive, non-invasive, and natural treatments, Textbook of Natural Medicine, 4th Edition offers more than just alternative medicine. It promotes an integrated practice that can utilize natural medicine, traditional Western medicine, or a combination of both in a comprehensive, scientific treatment plan. Based on a combination of philosophy and clinical studies, Textbook of Natural Medicine helps you provide health care that identifies and controls the underlying causes of disease, is supportive of the body’s own healing processes, and is considerate of each patient’s u-nique biochemistry. Internationally known authors Joseph Pizzorno and Michael Murray include detailed pharmacologic information on herbs and supplements, plus evidence-based coverage of di-seases and conditions to help you make accurate diagnoses and provide effective therapy.• Comprehensive, unique coverage makes this book the gold standard in natural medicine.• A scientific presentation includes the science behind concepts and treatments, and discus-ses Western medical treatments and how they can work with natural medicine in a compre-hensive treatment plan; if natural medicine is not effective, this book recommends the We-stern treatment.• Coverage of pharmacology of natural medicines includes the uses and potential dangers of nearly 80 herbal medicines, special nutrients, and other natural agents, addressing topics such as general information, chemical composition, history, pharmacology, clinical applica-tions dosage, and toxicology.• In-depth, evidence-based coverage of 73 diseases and conditions includes key diagnostic criteria, pathophysiology of diseases, and therapeutic rationales.• Coverage of potential interactions between drugs, herbs, and supplements ensures the safest possible use for each of 79 herbs and supplements.• Diagnostic procedures include practical, easy-to-follow descriptions of evidence-based te-chniques plus discussions of clinical application of diet analysis, food allergy testing, im-mune function assessment, fatty acid profiling, hair mineral analysis, and other diagnostic approaches.• Common therapeutic modalities are described and reviewed, including botanical medicine, nutritional therapy, therapeutic fasting, exercise therapy, hydrotherapy, counseling, acu-puncture, homeopathy, and soft tissue manipulation.• Coverage of syndromes and therapies helps in understanding the underlying causes of di-seases by discussing topics such as food reactions, functional toxicology, sports nutrition, stress management, and breathing pattern disorders.• Coverage of the philosophy of natural medicine includes its history and background, with discussions of toxicity, detoxification, and scientific documentation of the healing actions of nature and natural substances.• Internationally known authors Joseph Pizzorno and Michael Murray and more than 90 expert contributors provide material that is up to date, accurate, and informed.• More than 10,000 research literature citations show that the content is based on science rather than opinions or anecdotes.• 13 useful appendices offer quick lookup of frequently used charts, handouts, and informa-tion.• New chapters are included on hot topics such as female infertility, medicinal mushrooms, natural products and quality control, pregnancy health and primary prevention, and Vitamin K; new appendices include a supplier certification questionnaire and cervical escharotics treatment. • Thorough updates ensure that you use only the most current research and provide the most effective treatment of patients.• Tabs in Specific Health Problems section separate more than 70 alphabetized disea-ses/conditions. • One convenient volume replaces the cumbersome two-volume set for easy, convenient re-ference.• Electronic access is available via Pageburst, making it easy to search topics, drugs, herbs and supplements, and diseases and conditions. Sold separatelyAbout the AuthorJOSEPH PIZZORNO, N.D., is one of the world’s leading authorities on science-based natural/integrative medicine. He founded and served twenty-two years as president of Bastyr University, the country’s first and largest fully accredited university of natural medicine. He is the coauthor of The Encyclopedia of Natural Medicine (over two million copies sold) and Textbook of Natural Medicine. He is a founder and board member of the Institute for Functional Medicine and founder and editor in chief of Integrative Medicine: A Clinician’s Journal, the leading peer-reviewed journal in integrative medicine. He travels world-wide, consulting, lecturing, and promoting science-based natural medicineBiographyDr. Joseph E. Pizzorno, Jr., NDPresident, SaluGenecists, Inc.Editor, Integrative Medicine: A Clinician’s JournalPresident Emeritus, Bastyr UniversityTreasurer, Board of Directors, Institute for Functional MedicinePOB 25801Seattle, WA 98165-1301Phone: (206)36***********@dr********.comDr. Joseph E. Pizzorno, Jr., appointed by President Clinton in December 2000 to the White House Commission on Complementary and Alternative Medicine Policy and by President Bush’ administration to the Medicare Coverage Advisory Committee in November 2002, is one of the world’s leading authorities on science-based natural medicine. A physician, educator, researcher and expert spokesperson, Dr. Pizzorno is founding president of Bastyr University where he coined the term “Science-Based Natural Medicine.” He is Editor-in-Chief of Integrative Medicine: A Clinicians Journal, a member of the scientific review board of the Gateway for Cancer research and Vice-chair of the Board of Directors of the Institute for Functional Medicine. Licensed as a naturopathic physician in Washington State since 1975, he has been the recipient of numerous awards and honors for his academic, professional and public affairs leadership. Additional information about Dr. Pizzorno can be found at www.drpizzorno.com.http://elsevier.ca/product.jsp?isbn=9781437723335http://www.amazon.com/dp/0062427458A $328 ebook