Integrative Rheumatology

Randy Horwitz, Daniel Muller

ISBN 10: 0195311213 / ISBN 13: 9780195311211

Published by Oxford University Press Inc, US, 2010

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In this volume, the authors describe a rational and evidence-based approach to the integrative therapy of rheumatologic, allergic, and autoimmune disorders, integrating the principles of alternative and complementary therapies into the principles and practice of conventional medical therapy. The authors examine what works and what doesn't and offer practical guidelines for physicians for incorporating integrative medicine into their practice and advising patients on reasonable and effective therapies. The text discusses areas of controversy and identifies areas of uncertainty where future research is needed. Chapters cite the best available evidence for both safety and efficacy of all therapies discussed. Information will be presented in accessible and easy-to-read formats, including clinical pearls, case histories, and key points, with a second text color for highlighting key information.

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Bibliographic Details

• Title: Integrative Rheumatology
• Publisher: Oxford University Press Inc, US
• Publication Date: 2010
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 0195311213
• ISBN 13: 9780195311211
• Binding: Hardback
• Condition: New
• Weight: 604 grams

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Synopsis

Integrative Rheumatology offers a new and much-needed perspective in disease and symptom management, blending conventional medicine with alternative approaches not typically included in a Western medical practice. While conventional treatments can provide considerable symptomatic relief and can even slow the progression of many rheumatologic conditions, integrative treatment incorporating lifestyle interventions, mind-body approaches, and practices such as acupuncture and meditation into conventional medical therapies can improve quality of life, reduce medication dosages, and are generally better tolerated. In this book, researchers and clinicians highlight specific gaps in conventional rheumatologic care and examine how alternative approaches may be ideally suited to address these missed opportunities. Here, the authors introduce topics not typically addressed in conventional rheumatology texts, including nutritional therapies, exercise, herbal medicine, mind/body approaches, Ayurveda, and energy medicine. The contributors, all of whom have a background in academic medicine, share the approaches that they have found most effective in their own practices, basing their work on the best scientific evidence available. Ultimately, an understanding of complementary and alternative approaches to healing can help clinicians care for their patients using the best proven therapies to modify disease progress and relieve pain and disability.

About the Author

Randy Horwitz, MD, PhD is Assistant Professor of Clinical Medicine and Medical Director of the Arizona Center for Integrative Medicine at the University of Arizona.
Daniel Muller, MD, PhD is Associate Professor of Medicine, Section of Rheumatology at the University of Wisconsin-Madison School of Medicine and Public Health