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Scarves : a fashionable alternative

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Kukes, Dinah, Robison, Patty, Browder, Jim. Tucker, GA: Phi Mu Foundation , 1989.

Audience: Patient or Public

Call Number: QZ200 K96 1989

Availability: 3 copies, 3 available

Author: Kukes, Dinah; Robison, Patty; Browder, Jim

Place of Publication: Tucker, GA

Publisher: Phi Mu Foundation

Publication Date: 1989

Physical Description: colour ; 57 minutes

Subjects: Beauty; Scarves; Antineoplastic Agents - adverse effects; Alopecia; Popular Work

Language: English

Material Type: Video; DVD

Audience: Patient or Public

Location: Vancouver Library

Call Number: QZ200 K96 1989

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Mayo Clinic book of alternative medicine

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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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Trick or treatment? : alternative medicine on trial

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Singh, Simon, Ernst, Edzard. London, UK: Corgi Books , 2009.

Audience: Patient or Public

Call Number: WB890 S617 2009

Availability: 1 copy, 1 available

Author: Singh, Simon; Ernst, Edzard

Place of Publication: London, UK

Publisher: Corgi Books

Publication Date: 2009

Physical Description: 410 p. : ill., ports. ; 20 cm.

Subjects: Complementary Therapies; Evidence-Based Medicine; Popular Work

ISBN: 9780552157629

Language: English

Material Type: Book

Audience: Patient or Public

Location: Vancouver Library

Call Number: WB890 S617 2009

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Snake oil and other preoccupations

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Diamond, John. London: Vintage , 2001.

Audience: Patient or Public

Call Number: QZ201 D537s 2001

Availability: 1 copy, 1 available

Author: Diamond, John

Place of Publication: London

Publisher: Vintage

Publication Date: 2001

Subjects: Alternative Medicine; Neoplasms; Personal Narratives

ISBN: 0099428334

Language: English

Material Type: Book

Audience: Patient or Public

Location: Vancouver Library

Call Number: QZ201 D537s 2001

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Alternative medicine : a critical assessment of 150 modalities

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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

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

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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

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Magic or medicine? : an investigation of healing and healers

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Buckman, Robert, Sabbagh, Karl. [Toronto, ON]: Key Porter Books , 1993.

Audience: Patient or Public

Call Number: WZ64 B925 1993

Availability: 1 copy, 1 available

Author: Buckman, Robert; Sabbagh, Karl

Place of Publication: [Toronto, ON]

Publisher: Key Porter Books

Publication Date: 1993

Subjects: Medicine; Alternative Medicine; Complementary Therapies; Quackery

ISBN: 1550132954

Language: English

Material Type: Book

Audience: Patient or Public

Location: Vancouver Library

Call Number: WZ64 B925 1993

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

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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

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Ayurvedic healing : a comprehensive guide

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Frawley, David. Twin Lakes, Wisc.: Lotus Press , 2000. 2nd rev. and enl. ed.

Audience: Patient or Public

Call Number: WB50 F846 2000

Availability: 1 copy, 1 available

Author: Frawley, David

Edition: 2nd rev. and enl. ed.

Place of Publication: Twin Lakes, Wisc.

Publisher: Lotus Press

Publication Date: 2000

Subjects: Medicine, Ayurvedic - popular works; Alternative Medicine - popular works

ISBN: 0914955977

Language: English

Material Type: Book

Audience: Patient or Public

Location: Vancouver Library

Call Number: WB50 F846 2000

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Ayurveda : the science of self-healing : a practical guide

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Lad, Vasant. Twin Lakes, Wi.: Lotus Press , 1985. 2nd ed.

Audience: Patient or Public

Call Number: WB50 L153 1985

Availability: 1 copy, 1 available

Author: Lad, Vasant

Edition: 2nd ed.

Place of Publication: Twin Lakes, Wi.

Publisher: Lotus Press

Publication Date: 1985

Subjects: Medicine, Ayurvedic - popular works; Alternative Medicine - popular works

ISBN: 0914955004

Language: English

Material Type: Book

Audience: Patient or Public

Location: Vancouver Library

Call Number: WB50 L153 1985

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How to prevent and treat cancer with natural medicine

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New York, NY: Riverhead Books , 2002.

Audience: Patient or Public

Call Number: QZ201 H847 2002

Availability: 1 copy, 1 available

Editor: Murray, Michael

Place of Publication: New York, NY

Publisher: Riverhead Books

Publication Date: 2002

Physical Description: xv, 415 p. : ill. ; 23 cm.

Subjects: Neoplasms - therapy; Alternative Medicine; Medicine, Herbal; Popular Work

ISBN: 1573222224

Language: English

Material Type: Book

Audience: Patient or Public

Location: Vancouver Library

Call Number: QZ201 H847 2002

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Snake oil science : the truth about complementary and alternative medicine

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Bausell, R. Barker. Oxford ; New York: Oxford University Press , 2007.

Audience: Patient or Public

Call Number: WB890 B351s 2007

Availability: 1 copy, 1 available

Author: Bausell, R. Barker

Place of Publication: Oxford ; New York

Publisher: Oxford University Press

Publication Date: 2007

Physical Description: xix, 324 p. : ill. ; 22 cm.

Subjects: Complementary Therapies; Placebo Effect

ISBN: 9780195313680 (alk. paper); 0195313682 (alk. paper)

Language: English

Material Type: Book

Audience: Patient or Public

Location: Vancouver Library

Call Number: WB890 B351s 2007

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

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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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American Cancer Society complete guide to complementary and alternative cancer methods

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American Cancer Society. Atlanta, GA: American Cancer Society , 2009. 2nd ed.

Audience: Patient or Public

Call Number: QZ266 A5138 2009

Availability: 7 copies, 7 available

Alternate Title: Complete guide to complementary and alternative cancer methods

Corporate Author: American Cancer Society

Editor: Ades, Terri; Russell, Jill; Rovere, Amy

Edition: 2nd ed.

Place of Publication: Atlanta, GA

Publisher: American Cancer Society

Publication Date: 2009

Physical Description: xxiii, 890 p. ; 23 cm.

Subjects: Complementary Therapies; Neoplasms - therapy; Handbooks

ISBN: 9780944235713; 0944235719

Language: English

Material Type: Book

Audience: Patient or Public

Location: Vancouver Library; Kelowna Library; Kelowna Cancer Info Ctr; Victoria Cancer Info Ctr; Abbotsford Cancer Info Ctr

Call Number: QZ266 A5138 2009

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Doctor's guide to alternative medicine : what works, what doesn't, and why

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Borins, Mel. Guilford, CT: Lyons Press , 2014.

Audience: Patient or Public

Call Number: WB890 B734 2014

Availability: 4 copies, 4 available

Author: Borins, Mel

Place of Publication: Guilford, CT

Publisher: Lyons Press

Publication Date: 2014

Subjects: Popular Work

ISBN: 9781493005956

Language: English

Material Type: Book

Audience: Patient or Public

Location: Victoria Cancer Info Ctr; Abbotsford Cancer Info Ctr; Vancouver Library

Call Number: WB890 B734 2014

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Complementary and alternative medicine (CAM) and cancer in British Columbia : version 4

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BC Cancer Agency. Complementary Medicine Education and Outcomes (CAMEO) Research Program. [Vancouver, BC?]: BC Cancer Agency. Complementary Medicine Education and Outcomes (CAMEO) Research Program , 2011. version 4.

Audience: Patient or Public

Call Number: QZ266 B863c 2011

Availability: 1 copy, 1 available

Corporate Author: BC Cancer Agency. Complementary Medicine Education and Outcomes (CAMEO) Research Program

Edition: version 4.

Place of Publication: [Vancouver, BC?]

Publisher: BC Cancer Agency. Complementary Medicine Education and Outcomes (CAMEO) Research Program

Publication Date: 2011

Physical Description: 31 p. : ill. ; 22 cm.

Subjects: Complementary Therapies; Outcome Assessment (Health Care); Decision Making; Consumer Health Information; BC Cancer Agency; British Columbia; Popular Work

Language: English

Material Type: Booklet; Handout

Audience: Patient or Public

Location: Vancouver Library

Call Number: QZ266 B863c 2011

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Complementary and alternative medicine (CAM) and cancer in British Columbia : version 3

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BC Cancer Agency. Complementary Medicine Education and Outcomes (CAMEO) Research Program. [Vancouver, BC?]: BC Cancer Agency. Complementary Medicine Education and Outcomes (CAMEO) Research Program , 2011. version 3.

Audience: Patient or Public

Call Number: QZ266 B863c 2011

Availability: 5 copies, 5 available

Corporate Author: BC Cancer Agency. Complementary Medicine Education and Outcomes (CAMEO) Research Program

Edition: version 3.

Place of Publication: [Vancouver, BC?]

Publisher: BC Cancer Agency. Complementary Medicine Education and Outcomes (CAMEO) Research Program

Publication Date: 2011

Physical Description: 31 p. : ill. ; 22 cm.

Subjects: Complementary Therapies; Outcome Assessment (Health Care); Decision Making; BC Cancer Agency; British Columbia; Popular Work

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Language: English

Material Type: Booklet; Handout

Audience: Patient or Public

Location: Vancouver Library; Vancouver Cancer Info Ctr; Kelowna Library

Call Number: QZ266 B863c 2011

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