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Restored harmony : an evidence based approach for ingegrating traditional Chinese medicine into complementary cancer care

https://bccalibrary.andornot.com/en/permalink/catalog9742
Sagar, Stephen M. Hamilton, Ont.: Dreaming DragonFly Communications , 2001.
Audience
Patient or Public
Call Number
QZ266 S129 2001
Availability
1 copy, 1 available
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Author
Sagar, Stephen M
Place of Publication
Hamilton, Ont.
Publisher
Dreaming DragonFly Communications
Publication Date
2001
Subjects
Medicine, Chinese Traditional
Alternative Medicine
Psychoneuroimmunology
Neoplasms - therapy
Evidence-Based Medicine
ISBN
0968948804
Language
English
Material Type
Book
Audience
Patient or Public
Location
Vancouver Cancer Info Ctr
Call Number
QZ266 S129 2001

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InspireHealth's evidence-based cancer prevention guide : lay language summaries of scientific information about cancer prevention : before and after diagnosis

https://bccalibrary.andornot.com/en/permalink/catalog19806
InspireHealth. [Vancouver, BC?]: InspireHealth , 2010?.
Audience
Patient or Public
Call Number
QZ200 I59 2010
Availability
3 copies, 3 available
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Corporate Author
InspireHealth
Place of Publication
[Vancouver, BC?]
Publisher
InspireHealth
Publication Date
2010?
Physical Description
56 p. : ill. ; 22 cm.
Subjects
Neoplasms - prevention & control
Behavior Therapy - methods
Evidence-Based Medicine
Neoplasms - therapy
Neoplasms - psychology
Self Care
InspireHealth
Popular Work
Language
English
Material Type
Book
Audience
Patient or Public
Location
Vancouver Library
Vancouver Cancer Info Ctr
Victoria Cancer Info Ctr
Abbotsford Cancer Info Ctr
Call Number
QZ200 I59 2010

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Trick or treatment? : alternative medicine on trial

https://bccalibrary.andornot.com/en/permalink/catalog113788
Singh, Simon, Ernst, Edzard. London, UK: Corgi Books , 2009.
Audience
Patient or Public
Call Number
WB890 S617 2009
Availability
1 copy, 1 available
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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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Making informed medical decisions : where to look and how to use what you find

https://bccalibrary.andornot.com/en/permalink/catalog9457
Oster, Nancy, Thomas, Lucy, Joseff, Darol. Sebastopol, Ca.: O'Reilly & Associates, Inc. , 2000.
Audience
Patient or Public
Call Number
W50 O85 2000
Availability
1 copy, 1 available
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Author
Oster, Nancy
Thomas, Lucy
Joseff, Darol
Place of Publication
Sebastopol, Ca.
Publisher
O'Reilly & Associates, Inc.
Publication Date
2000
Subjects
Internet
Decision Making
Evidence-Based Medicine
Clinical Trials
ISBN
1565924592
Language
English
Material Type
Book
Audience
Patient or Public
Location
Vancouver Library
Call Number
W50 O85 2000

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Science of the sacred : bridging global indigenous medicine systems and modern scientific principles

https://bccalibrary.andornot.com/en/permalink/catalog123378
Redvers, Nicole. Berkeley, CA: North Atlantic Books , 2019.
Audience
Patient or Public
Call Number
WB 55 R438 2019
Availability
4 copies, 4 available
Based on current medical research, Native American and naturopathic doctor Nicole Redvers identifies traditional healing methods developed centuries ago that address modern ailments and medical processes - Provided by publisher
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Author
Redvers, Nicole
Place of Publication
Berkeley, CA
Publisher
North Atlantic Books
Publication Date
2019
Physical Description
288 p. : ill. ; 23 cm
Subjects
First Nations
Medicine, Traditional
Evidence-Based Medicine
Health Services, Indigenous
Popular Work
Abstract
Based on current medical research, Native American and naturopathic doctor Nicole Redvers identifies traditional healing methods developed centuries ago that address modern ailments and medical processes - Provided by publisher
ISBN
9781623173364
Language
English
Material Type
Book
Audience
Patient or Public
Location
Prince George Cancer Info Ctr
Victoria Cancer Info Ctr
Abbotsford Cancer Info Ctr
Vancouver Library
Call Number
WB 55 R438 2019

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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…
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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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Perfect health : the complete mind, body guide

https://bccalibrary.andornot.com/en/permalink/catalog14607
Chopra, Deepak. New York, NY: Harmony Books , 1991.
Audience
Patient or Public
Call Number
W61 C549p 1991
Availability
2 copies, 2 available
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Author
Chopra, Deepak
Place of Publication
New York, NY
Publisher
Harmony Books
Publication Date
1991
Physical Description
vi, 327 p. : ill. ; 23 cm.
Subjects
Medicine, Ayurvedic
Preventive Medicine
Psychosomatic Medicine
Health Promotion - methods
Popular Work
ISBN
9780517584217
0517571951
0517584212 (pbk.)
Language
English
Material Type
Book
Audience
Patient or Public
Location
Vancouver Library
Vancouver Cancer Info Ctr
Call Number
W61 C549p 1991

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Integrative strategies for cancer patients : a practical resource for managing the side effects of cancer therapy

https://bccalibrary.andornot.com/en/permalink/catalog20139
Ladas, Elena, Kelly, Kara M. Hackensack, NJ: World Scientific Publishing , 2012.
Audience
Patient or Public
Call Number
QZ266 L153 2012
Availability
3 copies, 2 available
Table of contents:; The Role of Complementary Medicine and Cancer Treatment -- Communicating with Your Medical Team -- How To Use This Book -- Descriptions of Complementary Medicine Therapies -- Aromatherapy -- Chinese Medicine and Acupressure -- Herbal Teas -- Homeopathy -- Massage -- Nutrition …
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  1 read online  
Author
Ladas, Elena
Kelly, Kara M
Place of Publication
Hackensack, NJ
Publisher
World Scientific Publishing
Publication Date
2012
Physical Description
xii, 304 p. : ill. ; 23 cm.
Series
EBSCOhost eBook
Subjects
Neoplasms - therapy
Neoplasms - complications
Antineoplastic Agents - adverse effects
Radiotherapy - adverse effects
Complementary Therapies - methods
Integrative Medicine - methods
Handbooks
Abstract
Table of contents:
The Role of Complementary Medicine and Cancer Treatment -- Communicating with Your Medical Team -- How To Use This Book -- Descriptions of Complementary Medicine Therapies -- Aromatherapy -- Chinese Medicine and Acupressure -- Herbal Teas -- Homeopathy -- Massage -- Nutrition -- Reflexology -- Supplements (Nutrition, Herbal) -- Visual Imagery -- Yoga -- Cancer Associated Side Effects -- Anxiety & Stress -- Chemo Brain -- Constipation -- Depression -- Diarrhea -- Dry Mouth -- Fatigue -- Headache -- Hot Flashes -- Immune Suppression -- Insomnia -- Loss of Appetite -- Loss of Libido -- Lymphedema -- Mouth Sores -- Nausea & Vomiting -- Pain -- Peripheral Neuropathy -- Radiation Burns -- Shortness of Breath -- Urinary Retention and Incontinence -- Appendices -- Appendix A Acupressure Point Instruction and Illustrations -- Appendix B Anatomical Muscle Reference Model -- Appendix C Reflexology Foot and Hand Reference Charts -- Appendix D Yoga Instruction and Illustrations -- Appendix E Glycemic Index -- Appendix F High Fiber Food Sources -- Appendix G Managing Food Portions -- Appendix H References -- Appendix I Resources -- Appendix J Metric Conversion Table.
Notes
Previously catalogued with title, Integrative strategies for cancer patients : a practical guide for managing the side effects of cancer therapy
ISBN
9789814313230
9789814313247
9789814383967
9814313238
Language
English
Material Type
Book
Ebook
Audience
Patient or Public
Location
Vancouver Library
Victoria Library
Abbotsford Cancer Info Ctr
Call Number
QZ266 L153 2012
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.
Read Online
http://search.ebscohost.com/login.aspx?direct=true&scope=site&db=nlebk&db=nlabk&AN=426437

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Why we meditate : the science and practice of clarity and compassion

https://bccalibrary.andornot.com/en/permalink/catalog124405
Goleman, Daniel, Rinpoche, Tsoknyi, Kane, Adam. New York, NY: Atria Books , 2022.
Audience
Patient or Public
Call Number
WM427 G625w 2022
Availability
1 copy, 1 available
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Author
Goleman, Daniel
Rinpoche, Tsoknyi
Kane, Adam
Place of Publication
New York, NY
Publisher
Atria Books
Publication Date
2022
Physical Description
212 pages ; 23 cm
Subjects
Mindfulness
Meditation - methods
Buddhism
Philosophy
Self-Compassion
Popular Work
ISBN
9781982178451
Language
English
Material Type
Book
Audience
Patient or Public
Location
Victoria Cancer Info Ctr
Call Number
WM427 G625w 2022

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BC healthguide : helping you and your family stay healthy : healthwise handbook

https://bccalibrary.andornot.com/en/permalink/catalog15745
Kemper, Donald W. Boise, Idaho: Healthwise, Incorporated , 2007.
Audience
Patient or Public
Call Number
WA590 K32bp 2007
Availability
2 copies, 2 available
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Alternate Title
Healthwise handbook
Author
Kemper, Donald W
Corporate Author
British Columbia Ministry of Health
Editor
Magee, Katy E
Place of Publication
Boise, Idaho
Publisher
Healthwise, Incorporated
Publication Date
2007
Physical Description
xii, 490 p. : ill. ; 26 cm.
Subjects
Self Care
Health Education
Medicine
Handbooks
ISBN
1932921273
Language
Punjabi
Material Type
Book
Audience
Patient or Public
Location
Vancouver Library
Vancouver Cancer Info Ctr
Call Number
WA590 K32bp 2007

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BC healthguide : helping you and your family stay healthy : healthwise handbook

https://bccalibrary.andornot.com/en/permalink/catalog15746
Kemper, Donald W. Boise, Idaho: Healthwise, Incorporated , 2007.
Audience
Patient or Public
Call Number
WA590 K32bc 2007
Availability
3 copies, 3 available
More Information
Alternate Title
Healthwise handbook
Author
Kemper, Donald W
Corporate Author
British Columbia Ministry of Health
Editor
Magee, Katy E
Place of Publication
Boise, Idaho
Publisher
Healthwise, Incorporated
Publication Date
2007
Physical Description
xii, 370 p. : ill. ; 26 cm.
Subjects
Self Care
Health Education
Medicine
Handbooks
ISBN
1932921265
Language
Chinese
Material Type
Book
Audience
Patient or Public
Location
Vancouver Library
Vancouver Cancer Info Ctr
Abbotsford Cancer Info Ctr
Call Number
WA590 K32bc 2007

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BC healthguide : helping you and your family stay healthy : healthwise handbook

https://bccalibrary.andornot.com/en/permalink/catalog15747
Kemper, Donald W. Boise, Idaho: Healthwise, Incorporated , 2007.
Audience
Patient or Public
Call Number
WA590 K32bf 2007
Availability
2 copies, 2 available
More Information
Alternate Title
Guide-sante Columbie-Britannique : une reference pour la sante de toute la famille
Healthwise handbook
Author
Kemper, Donald W
Corporate Author
British Columbia Ministry of Health
Editor
Magee, Katy E
Place of Publication
Boise, Idaho
Publisher
Healthwise, Incorporated
Publication Date
2007
Physical Description
x, 464 p. : ill. ; 26 cm.
Subjects
Self Care
Health Education
Medicine
Handbooks
ISBN
1877930970
Language
French
Material Type
Book
Audience
Patient or Public
Location
Vancouver Cancer Info Ctr
Abbotsford Cancer Info Ctr
Call Number
WA590 K32bf 2007

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BC healthguide : helping you and your family stay healthy : healthwise handbook

https://bccalibrary.andornot.com/en/permalink/catalog14517
British Columbia Ministry of Health Services. Boise, Idaho: Healthwise, Incorporated , 2005.
Audience
Patient or Public
Call Number
WA590 K32b 2005
Availability
2 copies, 2 available
More Information
Alternate Title
Healthwise handbook
Corporate Author
British Columbia Ministry of Health Services
Editor
Kemper, Donald W
Magee, Katy E
Place of Publication
Boise, Idaho
Publisher
Healthwise, Incorporated
Publication Date
2005
Physical Description
x, 452 p. : ill. ; 26 cm.
Subjects
Self Care
Health Education
Medicine
Handbooks
ISBN
1932921133
Language
English
Material Type
Book
Audience
Patient or Public
Location
Kelowna Library REF
Abbotsford Cancer Info Ctr
Call Number
WA590 K32b 2005

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

https://bccalibrary.andornot.com/en/permalink/catalog10535
Lad, Vasant. Twin Lakes, Wi.: Lotus Press , 1985. 2nd ed.
Audience
Patient or Public
Call Number
WB50 L153 1985
Availability
1 copy, 1 available
More Information
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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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
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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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Naturopathic oncology : an encyclopedic guide for patients and physicians

https://bccalibrary.andornot.com/en/permalink/catalog114395
McKinney, Neil. [Vancouver, BC?]: Liaison Press , 2012. 2nd ed.
Audience
Patient or Public
Call Number
QZ266 M153n 2012
Availability
1 copy, 1 available
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Author
McKinney, Neil
Edition
2nd ed.
Place of Publication
[Vancouver, BC?]
Publisher
Liaison Press
Publication Date
2012
Physical Description
540 p. ; 26 cm.
Subjects
Neoplasms - therapy
Complementary Therapies - methods
Naturopathy
Medical Oncology
Integrative Medicine
ISBN
9781894953986
1894953983
Language
English
Material Type
Book
Audience
Patient or Public
Location
Victoria Cancer Info Ctr
Call Number
QZ266 M153n 2012

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Feeling good handbook

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Burns, David. New York, NY: Plume , 1999. rev. ed.
Audience
Patient or Public
Call Number
WM171 B967 1999
Availability
3 copies, 3 available
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Author
Burns, David
Edition
rev. ed.
Place of Publication
New York, NY
Publisher
Plume
Publication Date
1999
Subjects
Depression
Cognitive Therapy - methods
Mood Disorder
ISBN
0452281326
Language
English
Material Type
Book
Audience
Patient or Public
Location
Vancouver Library
Vancouver Cancer Info Ctr
Victoria Cancer Info Ctr
Call Number
WM171 B967 1999

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BC First Nations health handbook : a companion document to the BC healthguide

https://bccalibrary.andornot.com/en/permalink/catalog10649
Brown, Lyla. [Victoria, BC?]: British Columbia. Ministry of Health Planning , 2002?.
Audience
Patient or Public
Call Number
WA590 B878 2002
Availability
4 copies, 4 available
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Author
Brown, Lyla
Corporate Author
British Columbia. Ministry of Health Planning
First Nations Chiefs' Health Committee (B.C.)
Place of Publication
[Victoria, BC?]
Publisher
British Columbia. Ministry of Health Planning
Publication Date
2002?
Physical Description
iv, 75 p. : ill. ; 22 cm.
Subjects
First Nations
Self Care - handbooks
Health Education - handbooks
Medicine - handbooks
Language
English
Material Type
Book
Audience
Patient or Public
Location
Vancouver Library
Vancouver Cancer Info Ctr
Abbotsford Cancer Info Ctr
Call Number
WA590 B878 2002

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Naturopathic oncology : an encyclopedic guide for patients and physicians

https://bccalibrary.andornot.com/en/permalink/catalog123602
McKinney, Neil. Victoria, BC: Liaison Press , 2020. 4th ed.
Audience
Patient or Public
Call Number
QZ266 M153n 2020
Availability
2 copies, 0 available
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Author
McKinney, Neil
Edition
4th ed.
Place of Publication
Victoria, BC
Publisher
Liaison Press
Publication Date
2020
Physical Description
601 p. : ill. ; 25 cm
Subjects
Neoplasms - therapy
Complementary Therapies - methods
Naturopathy
Medical Oncology
Integrative Oncology
Integrative Medicine
ISBN
9781926946153
Language
English
Material Type
Book
Audience
Patient or Public
Location
Victoria Cancer Info Ctr
Vancouver Library
Call Number
QZ266 M153n 2020

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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
More Information
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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