The American Holistic Health Association Complete Guide to Alternative Medicine

Dissatisfied with modern drug therapies, many people are turning to alternatives. They may use them in conjunction with orthodox medicine or as a complete alternative. This guide offers an unbiased overview of the most widely used therapies.

Combining well-referenced scientific evidence with case reports, Collinge, a clinical supervisor at a cancer support center that uses mind-body therapy, explores the efficacy of eight types of healing systems: Chinese medicine, Ayurveda, homeopathy, naturopathy, mind/body, osteopathy, chiropractic, and massage/body work. Arguing that "no single tradition has all the answers," he emphasizes the growing importance of integrative medicine.
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