Complementary and Alternative Medicine

Chapters are grouped according to condition and special populations rather than
treatment, so readers can easily compare all possible treatments for a specific
condition.
Up-to-date tables allow the reader to see what studies have been done for a
certain condition, and what the findings are.
Extensive references and suggested reading lists refer the reader to the most
up-to-date or historically relevant sources.
An emphasis on research and clinical studies gives the book a comprehensive
focus on CAM treatments and results.
The evidenced-based approach clearly details which therapies are most effective
and safe.
Up-to-date tables focusing on critical needs related to demographics, safety,
and areas of clinical pain allow summary information to be quickly referenced.
Comprehensive, reliable content presents an unbiased account of CAM that allows
the reader to follow the data without excessive commentary from the authors.
A focus on major medical conditions for which there is the most detailed and up-
to-date information available allows the reader to learn about the major
critical issues of CAM.
The ways in which research methodology can be used to practice evidence-based
medicine is reviewed in several chapters.
A focus on special populations, including women, children, and the elderly,
presents important CAM considerations for these groups.


1. Essential Issues in Complementary and Alternative Medicine
2. Pre-Clinical Research as a Bridge to Clinical Research Outcomes in
Complementary and Alternative Medicine
3. Complementary/Alternative Therapies Used in the Treatment of Asthma and
Allergies
4. Complementary/Alternative Therapies Used in the Treatment of Cancer
5. Complementary/Alternative Therapies Used in the Treatment and Prevention of
Cardiovascular Disease
6. Complementary/Alternative Therapies Used in the Treatment of Diabetes
7. Complementary/Alternative Therapies Used in the Treatment of Neurologic
Diseases
8. Complementary/Alternative Therapies Used in the Treatment of Psychiatric
Disorders
9. Complementary/Alternative Therapies Used in the Treatment of Alcohol and
Chemical Dependency
10. Complementary/Alternative Therapies Used in the Treatment of Pain
11. Complementary/Alternative Therapies Used in Select Populations: Children
12. Complementary/Alternative Therapies Used in Select Populations: Women
13. Complementary/Alternative Therapies Used in Select Populations: Elderly
14. Legal and Ethical Issues in Complementary/Alternative Medicine
15. Future Trends and Important Focuses for CAM in the 21st Century
16. Final Summary
Appevndix A: Definitions of Complementary/Alternative Therapies Described in
the Text
Appendix B: Selected Resources for Complementary/Alternative Medicine
Appendix C: Research Databases
Glossary
Index