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Do you believe in magic? : the sense and nonsense of alternative medicine

https://bccalibrary.andornot.com/en/permalink/catalog21250
Offit, Paul A. New York, NY: Harper , 2013.
Audience
Patient or Public
Call Number
WB890 O32 2013
Availability
2 copies, 2 available
Alternate Title
Do you believe in magic? : vitamins, supplements and all things natural : a look behind the curtain
Author
Offit, Paul A
Place of Publication
New York, NY
Publisher
Harper
Publication Date
2013
Physical Description
x, 322 p. ; 24 cm.
Subjects
Complementary Therapies
Quackery
Deception
Pseudoscience
Popular Work
Notes
Paperback edition has alternate title.
ISBN
9780062222961
9780062222985 (pbk.)
Language
English
Material Type
Book
Audience
Patient or Public
Location
Vancouver Library
Victoria Cancer Info Ctr
Call Number
WB890 O32 2013

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Essiac report : the true story of a Canadian herbal cancer remedy and of the thousands of lives it continus to save

https://bccalibrary.andornot.com/en/permalink/catalog3196
Thomas, Richard. Los Angeles, Ca.: Alternative Treatment Information Network , 1993.
Audience
Professional
Call Number
QZ201.5 T461 1993
Alternate Title
Canada's remarkable unknown remedy : the essiac report
Author
Thomas, Richard
Place of Publication
Los Angeles, Ca.
Publisher
Alternative Treatment Information Network
Publication Date
1993
Subjects
Essiac
Alternative Medicine
Medicine, Herbal
Quackery
ISBN
096381803
Language
English
Material Type
Book
Audience
Professional
Location
Vancouver Library
Call Number
QZ201.5 T461 1993
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Cancer : there is hope : ramblings

https://bccalibrary.andornot.com/en/permalink/catalog549
Tylor, Byrun F. [Burnaby, BC]: Alive Books , 1993.
Audience
Professional
Call Number
QZ201.5 T985 1993
Author
Tylor, Byrun F
Place of Publication
[Burnaby, BC]
Publisher
Alive Books
Publication Date
1993
Subjects
Quackery
Alternative Medicine
Neoplasms - biography
ISBN
920470521
Language
English
Material Type
Book
Audience
Professional
Location
Vancouver Library
Call Number
QZ201.5 T985 1993
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Cure for all cancers

https://bccalibrary.andornot.com/en/permalink/catalog2998
Clark, Hulda Regehr. San Diego, Ca.: New Century Press , 1993.
Audience
Professional
Call Number
QZ201.5 C593 1993
Availability
1 copy, 1 available
Author
Clark, Hulda Regehr
Place of Publication
San Diego, Ca.
Publisher
New Century Press
Publication Date
1993
Subjects
Quackery - popular works
Neoplasms - popular works
Alternative Medicine
ISBN
1890035009
Language
English
Material Type
Book
Audience
Professional
Location
Vancouver Library
Call Number
QZ201.5 C593 1993

Copies

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Mayo Clinic book of alternative medicine

https://bccalibrary.andornot.com/en/permalink/catalog20525
Mayo Clinic. New York, NY: Time Inc. , 2010. 2nd ed.
Audience
Patient or Public
Call Number
WB890 M474 2010
Availability
3 copies, 3 available
Alternate Title
Book of alternative medicine
Corporate Author
Mayo Clinic
Editor
Bauer, Brent A
Edition
2nd ed.
Place of Publication
New York, NY
Publisher
Time Inc.
Publication Date
2010
Physical Description
208 p. : ill. ; 26 cm.
Subjects
Complementary Therapies
Integrative Medicine - methods
Mind-Body Therapies
Self Care
Popular Work
ISBN
9781603208369
1603208364
Language
English
Material Type
Book
Audience
Patient or Public
Location
Vancouver Library
Victoria Cancer Info Ctr
Abbotsford Cancer Info Ctr
Call Number
WB890 M474 2010

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Alternative medicine : a critical assessment of 150 modalities

https://bccalibrary.andornot.com/en/permalink/catalog122184
Ernst, Edzard. Cham, Switzerland: Springer Nature Switzerland AG , 2019.
Audience
Patient or Public
Call Number
WB890 E71 2019
Availability
3 copies, 3 available
Though this book is a reference text aimed at guiding consumers through the maze of Alternative Medicine, it can be useful resource for clinicians as well. The book is divided into 150 short chapters, each dedicated to one therapy or diagnostic method. Seven points are raised to assist patient in d…
Author
Ernst, Edzard
Place of Publication
Cham, Switzerland
Publisher
Springer Nature Switzerland AG
Publication Date
2019
Physical Description
xiv, 312 p. : ill. ; 24 cm.
Subjects
Complementary Therapies
Treatment Outcome
Evidence-Based Medicine
Popular Work
Abstract
Though this book is a reference text aimed at guiding consumers through the maze of Alternative Medicine, it can be useful resource for clinicians as well. The book is divided into 150 short chapters, each dedicated to one therapy or diagnostic method. Seven points are raised to assist patient in decision making, or at least, raise questions about the method, based on evidence. See sections 11.1 for Alternative Cancer cures; 11.7 Cancer diets.
ISBN
9783030126001
Language
English
Material Type
Book
Audience
Patient or Public
Location
Vancouver Library
Abbotsford Cancer Info Ctr
Victoria Cancer Info Ctr
Call Number
WB890 E71 2019

Copies

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More harm than good? : the moral maze of complementary and alternative medicine

https://bccalibrary.andornot.com/en/permalink/catalog121105
Ernst, Edzard, Smith, Kevin. Cham, Switzerland: Springer International Publishing AG , 2018.
Audience
Professional
Call Number
WB890 E71 2018
Availability
1 copy, 1 available
This book reveals the numerous ways in which moral, ethical and legal principles are being violated by those who provide, recommend or sell ?complementary and alternative medicine? (CAM). The book analyses both academic literature and internet sources that promote CAM. Additionally the book present…
Author
Ernst, Edzard
Smith, Kevin
Place of Publication
Cham, Switzerland
Publisher
Springer International Publishing AG
Publication Date
2018
Subjects
Complementary Therapies - ethics
Complementary Therapies - legislation & jurisprudence
Evidence-Based Medicine
Ethics, Medical
Clinical Competence - legislation & jurisprudence
Abstract
This book reveals the numerous ways in which moral, ethical and legal principles are being violated by those who provide, recommend or sell ?complementary and alternative medicine? (CAM). The book analyses both academic literature and internet sources that promote CAM. Additionally the book presents a number of brief scenarios, both hypothetical and real-life, about individuals who use CAM or who fall prey to ethically dubious CAM practitioners. The events and conundrums described in these scenarios could happen to almost anyone. Professor emeritus of complementary medicine Edzard Ernst together with bioethicist Kevin Smith provide a thorough and authoritative ethical analysis of a range of CAM modalities, including acupuncture, chiropractic, herbalism, and homeopathy. This book could and should interest all medical professionals who have contact to complementary medicine and will be an invaluable reference for patients deliberating which course of treatment to adopt. - Cover
ISBN
9783319699400
Language
English
Material Type
Book
Audience
Professional
Location
Vancouver Library
Call Number
WB890 E71 2018

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Cure for all advanced cancers

https://bccalibrary.andornot.com/en/permalink/catalog20856
Clark, Hulda Regehr. Chula Vista, CA: New Century Press , 1999.
Audience
Professional
Call Number
QZ201.5 C593c 1999
Availability
1 copy, 1 available
Author
Clark, Hulda Regehr
Place of Publication
Chula Vista, CA
Publisher
New Century Press
Publication Date
1999
Physical Description
vi, 610 p. : ill. ; 22 cm.
Subjects
Quackery
Neoplasms - therapy
Complementary Therapies
Diet Therapy
Popular Work
ISBN
1890035165
Language
English
Material Type
Book
Audience
Professional
Location
Vancouver Library
Call Number
QZ201.5 C593c 1999

Copies

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Cree healer and his medicine bundle : revelations of indigenous wisdom--healing plants, practices, and stories

https://bccalibrary.andornot.com/en/permalink/catalog122892
Young, David. Berkeley, CA: North Atlantic Books , 2015.
Audience
Patient or Public
Call Number
WB55 Y68 2015
Availability
3 copies, 3 available
Author
Young, David
Place of Publication
Berkeley, CA
Publisher
North Atlantic Books
Publication Date
2015
Physical Description
xiii, 223 p. : col. ill. ; 23 cm
Subjects
First Nations
Medicine, Traditional
Shamanism
Alberta
Popular Work
ISBN
9781583949030
Language
English
Material Type
Book
Audience
Patient or Public
Location
Prince George Cancer Info Ctr
Vancouver Library
Victoria Cancer Info Ctr
Call Number
WB55 Y68 2015
Website Notes
This resource was purchased with a donation from the Order of the Eastern Star.

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Choices in healing : integrating the best of conventional and complementary approaches to cancer

https://bccalibrary.andornot.com/en/permalink/catalog4920
Lerner, Michael. Cambridge, MA: MIT Press , 1994.
Audience
Patient or Public
Call Number
QZ201 L616 1994
Availability
2 copies, 2 available
Author
Lerner, Michael
Place of Publication
Cambridge, MA
Publisher
MIT Press
Publication Date
1994
Physical Description
xxvi, 667 p. ; 25 cm.
Subjects
Alternative Medicine
Neoplasms - therapy
Psychotherapy
Popular Work
ISBN
0262621045 (pbk.)
0262121808 (hbk.)
Language
English
Material Type
Book
Audience
Patient or Public
Location
Vancouver Library
Vancouver Cancer Info Ctr
Prince George Cancer Info Ctr
Call Number
QZ201 L616 1994

Copies

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Complementary and alternative medicine sourcebook

https://bccalibrary.andornot.com/en/permalink/catalog120548
Detroit, MI: Omnigraphics , 2016. 5th ed.
Audience
Patient or Public
Complementary and alternative medicine sourcebook : basic consumer health information about ayurveda, acupuncture, aromatherapy, chiropractic care, diet-based therapies, herbal and vitamin supplements, homeopathy, massage, meditation, naturopathy, reflexology, reiki, shiatsu, feng shui, tai chi, qi…
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Editor
Jones, Keith
Edition
5th ed.
Place of Publication
Detroit, MI
Publisher
Omnigraphics
Publication Date
2016
Series
Health reference series
EBSCOhost eBook
Subjects
Complementary Therapies
Mind-Body Therapies
Popular Work
Abstract
Complementary and alternative medicine sourcebook : basic consumer health information about ayurveda, acupuncture, aromatherapy, chiropractic care, diet-based therapies, herbal and vitamin supplements, homeopathy, massage, meditation, naturopathy, reflexology, reiki, shiatsu, feng shui, tai chi, qi gong, traditional Chinese medicine, yoga and other complementary and alternative medical therapies: along with statistics, tips for selecting a practitioner, treatments for specific health conditions, as glossary of related terms and a directory of resources for additional help and information.
Table of contents:
Part I An Overview of Complementary and Alternative Medicine (CAM) -- Part II Alternative Medicine Systems -- Part III Complementary and Alternative Therapies -- Part IV Dietary Supplements -- Part V Alternative Treatments for Specific Diseases and Conditions -- Part VI Additional Help and Information
ISBN
9780780813786
9780780814042
Language
English
Material Type
Ebook
Audience
Patient or Public
Location
Internet
Website Notes
Patients and the public of BC and the Yukon can access this title by emailing library@bccancer.bc.ca to obtain a username and password from the Library.
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Is Gwyneth Paltrow wrong about everything? : when celebrity culture and science clash

https://bccalibrary.andornot.com/en/permalink/catalog120403
Caulfield, Timothy. [Toronto, ON]: Penguin Group , 2016.
Audience
Patient or Public
Call Number
W85 C372 2016
Availability
1 copy, 1 available
Author
Caulfield, Timothy
Place of Publication
[Toronto, ON]
Publisher
Penguin Group
Publication Date
2016
Physical Description
381 p. 21 cm.
Subjects
Popular Culture
Health Behavior
Attitude to Health
Complementary Therapies - psychology
Quackery
Pseudoscience
Popular Work
ISBN
9780143189039
Language
English
Material Type
Book
Audience
Patient or Public
Location
Victoria Cancer Info Ctr
Call Number
W85 C372 2016

Copies

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Eight weeks to optimum health : a proven program for taking full advantage of your body's natural healing power

https://bccalibrary.andornot.com/en/permalink/catalog14148
Weil, Andrew. New York, NY: Alfred A. Knopf , 1997.
Audience
Patient or Public
Call Number
QZ266 W422e 1997
Availability
1 copy, 1 available
Author
Weil, Andrew
Place of Publication
New York, NY
Publisher
Alfred A. Knopf
Publication Date
1997
Subjects
Nutrition
Health
Mental Healing
Alternative Medicine
ISBN
0679447156
Language
English
Material Type
Book
Audience
Patient or Public
Location
Vancouver Library
Call Number
QZ266 W422e 1997

Copies

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Cancer warrior : healing through personal power

https://bccalibrary.andornot.com/en/permalink/catalog7459
Zucker, Melanie J. Pinole, Ca.: Dare to Dream , 1996.
Audience
Patient or Public
Call Number
QZ201 Z94 1996
Availability
1 copy, 1 available
Author
Zucker, Melanie J
Place of Publication
Pinole, Ca.
Publisher
Dare to Dream
Publication Date
1996
Subjects
Neoplasms - psychology - popular works
Neoplasms - personal narratives - popular works
Alternative Medicine
ISBN
965222799
Language
English
Material Type
Book
Audience
Patient or Public
Location
Vancouver Cancer Info Ctr
Call Number
QZ201 Z94 1996

Copies

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Cancer and complementary medicine : your guide to smart choices in symptom management

https://bccalibrary.andornot.com/en/permalink/catalog21862
Lee, Colleen O, Decker, Georgia M. Pittsburgh, PA: Oncology Nursing Society | Hygeia Media , 2012.
Audience
Patient or Public
Call Number
QZ201 L477c 2012
Table of Contents:; What is complementary and alternative medicine, and can it be used safely? -- Types of complementary and alternative therapies -- Herbs, vitamins, and supplements -- Symptom management with complementary and alternative medicine -- CAM therapy use by site -- Healthy living.
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Author
Lee, Colleen O
Decker, Georgia M
Place of Publication
Pittsburgh, PA
Publisher
Oncology Nursing Society
Hygeia Media
Publication Date
2012
Physical Description
iv, 145 p. : ill. ; 22 cm.
Series
R2 Library
Subjects
Neoplasms - therapy
Complementary Therapies
Popular Work
Abstract
Table of Contents:
What is complementary and alternative medicine, and can it be used safely? -- Types of complementary and alternative therapies -- Herbs, vitamins, and supplements -- Symptom management with complementary and alternative medicine -- CAM therapy use by site -- Healthy living.
ISBN
935864173
9781935864172
9781935864394
Language
English
Material Type
Book
Ebook
Audience
Patient or Public
Location
Internet
Call Number
QZ201 L477c 2012
Website Notes
Patients and the public of BC and the Yukon can access this title by emailing library@bccancer.bc.ca or calling 1.888.675.8001 x 7000 (toll-free) to obtain a username and password.
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Healing touch : a resource for health care professionals

https://bccalibrary.andornot.com/en/permalink/catalog9686
Hover-Kramer, Dorothea, Mentgen, Janet, Scandrett-Hibdon, Sharon. New York, NY: Delmar Publishers, Inc. , 1996.
Audience
Patient or Public
Call Number
WM172 H434 1996
Availability
2 copies, 2 available
Author
Hover-Kramer, Dorothea
Mentgen, Janet
Scandrett-Hibdon, Sharon
Place of Publication
New York, NY
Publisher
Delmar Publishers, Inc.
Publication Date
1996
Physical Description
xxi, 242 p. : ill. ; 23 cm.
Series
Nurse as healer series
Subjects
Touch
Holistic Health
Nursing Care
Complementary Therapies
Nurses' Instruction
ISBN
0827362757
Language
English
Material Type
Book
Audience
Patient or Public
Location
Vancouver Library
Victoria Cancer Info Ctr
Call Number
WM172 H434 1996

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Mind-body mood solution : the breakthrough drug-free program for lasting relief from depression

https://bccalibrary.andornot.com/en/permalink/catalog124162
Rossman, Jeffrey. [New York, NY]: Rodale , 2011.
Audience
Patient or Public
Call Number
WM416 R837m 2011
Availability
1 copy, 1 available
Author
Rossman, Jeffrey
Place of Publication
[New York, NY]
Publisher
Rodale
Publication Date
2011
Physical Description
x, 294 p. ; 23 cm
Subjects
Depression - prevention & control
Alternative Medicine
Mind Body Therapies
Popular Work
ISBN
9781609610432
Language
English
Material Type
Book
Audience
Patient or Public
Location
Vancouver Library
Call Number
WM416 R837m 2011

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Reinventing medicine : beyond mind-body to a new era of healing

https://bccalibrary.andornot.com/en/permalink/catalog8277
Dossey, Larry. San Francisco, CA: Harper SanFrancisco , 1999.
Audience
Patient or Public
Call Number
W61 D724r 1999
Availability
3 copies, 3 available
Author
Dossey, Larry
Place of Publication
San Francisco, CA
Publisher
Harper SanFrancisco
Publication Date
1999
Subjects
Mental Healing
Psychophysiology
Religion and Medicine
Holistic Health
ISBN
0062516221
9780062516220
Language
English
Material Type
Book
Audience
Patient or Public
Location
Vancouver Library
Victoria Library
Kelowna Library
Call Number
W61 D724r 1999

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Cancer therapy : results of fifty cases and the cure of advanced cancer by diet therapy : a summary of 30 years of clinical experimentation

https://bccalibrary.andornot.com/en/permalink/catalog8812
Gerson, Max. Bonita, Ca.: Gerson Institute , 1990. 5th ed.
Audience
Professional
Call Number
QZ201.5 G382 1990
Author
Gerson, Max
Edition
5th ed.
Place of Publication
Bonita, Ca.
Publisher
Gerson Institute
Publication Date
1990
Subjects
Neoplasms - therapy
Alternative Medicine
Diet Therapy
ISBN
0882681052
Language
English
Material Type
Book
Audience
Professional
Location
Vancouver Library
Call Number
QZ201.5 G382 1990
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Naturopathic oncology : an encyclopedic guide for patients and physicians

https://bccalibrary.andornot.com/en/permalink/catalog19913
McKinney, Neil. [Vancouver, BC?]: Liaison Press , 2010.
Audience
Patient or Public
Call Number
QZ266 M153n 2010
Availability
4 copies, 4 available
Author
McKinney, Neil
Place of Publication
[Vancouver, BC?]
Publisher
Liaison Press
Publication Date
2010
Physical Description
491p. ; 26 cm.
Subjects
Neoplasms - therapy
Complementary Therapies - methods
Naturopathy
Medical Oncology
Integrative Medicine
ISBN
9781894953733
1894953738
Language
English
Material Type
Book
Audience
Patient or Public
Location
Vancouver Library
Victoria Cancer Info Ctr
Call Number
QZ266 M153n 2010

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