{"product_id":"textbook-of-natural-medicine-9781437723335","title":"Textbook of Natural Medicine","description":"\u003cp\u003eCovering 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 bodys own healing processes  and is considerate of each patients unique biochemistry. Internationally known authors Joseph Pizzorno and Michael Murray include detailed pharmacologic information on herbs and supplements  plus evidence-based coverage of diseases 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 discusses Western medical treatments and how they can work with natural medicine in a comprehensive treatment plan; if natural medicine is not effective  this book recommends the Western 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 applications 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 techniques plus discussions of clinical application of diet analysis  food allergy testing  immune 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  acupuncture  homeopathy  and soft tissue manipulation. Coverage of syndromes and therapies helps in understanding the underlying causes of diseases 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 information. 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 diseases\/conditions. One convenient volume replaces the cumbersome two-volume set for easy  convenient reference. Electronic access is available via Pageburst  making it easy to search topics  drugs  herbs and supplements  and diseases and conditions. Sold separately.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"My Store","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":45650413223989,"sku":"ByrdShop_1437723330","price":1741.65,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0627\/8139\/0901\/files\/9781437723335.jpg?v=1781795884","url":"https:\/\/atxbooks.com\/products\/textbook-of-natural-medicine-9781437723335","provider":"ATX Books","version":"1.0","type":"link"}